Tingewick and District News

Tue. 03

19:15

Tue. 03

Scouts

Village Hall

Neil Blunstone: 07966346210

Food Bin and Refuse Bin

Tue. 03

9:30

Baby Club

Village Hall

Wed. 04

10:30

Diamonds Club

Village Hall

Wed. 04

10:00

Table Tennis

Village Hall

Thu. 05

19:30

Parish Council

Village Hall

The Clerk: 814735

Thu. 05

13:15

Parent & Toddler

Pre-school

Claire Groves: 847130

Thu. 05

11:00

Pilates

Village Hall

Joanne: 07851 032316

Thu. 05

13:30

Bingo

Royal Oak

Royal Oak: 848373

Fri. 06

18:30

Rainbows

Rectory Farm

Janet Bowden 817052

Fri. 06

9:00

Tingewick Cafe

Tingewick Village Hall

Sun. 08

10:30

Benefice Holy Communion

Check web site

Mon. 09

13:30

Tingewick Patchers

Village Hall

Mon. 09

19:30

Line Dancing

Village Hall

Mon. 09

10:00

Table Tennis

Village Hall

Mon. 09

18:30

Brownies

Rectory farm

Tue. 10

19:15

Scouts

Village Hall

Tue. 10

9:30

Baby Club

Village Hall

Tue. 10

Chris Carter: 848291

T

INGEWICK NEWS Your FREE Magazine

Liz Simpson 704964 Anna Donaldson: 847809

Neil Blunstone: 07966346210

Food bin and recycling bin

Wed. 11

19:00

Whist Drive

Village Hall

Herby Taylor: 817778

Wed. 11

10:00

Table Tennis

Village Hall

Thu. 12

13:15

Parent & Toddler

Pre-school

Claire Groves: 847130

Thu. 12

11:00

Pilates

Village Hall

Joanne: 07851 032316

Thu. 12

13:30

Bingo

Royal Oak

Royal Oak: 848373

Fri. 13

18:30

Rainbows

Rectory Farm

Janet Bowden 817052

Fri. 13

9:00

Tingewick Cafe

Tingewick Village Hall

Sun. 15

9:30

Holy Communion

Tingewick Church

Revd Liz simpson 704964

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2017

Letter from Editor Well as you can see, there are a few changes in this edition and hopefully we can keep the mag in colour (providing we raise enough money for the printing cost from adverts). It is been a hard month, trying to change all adverts to colour, asking for quotes to printing companies and the changes in editing, also I have worked hard in trying to introduce new articles in the magazine to cater for all audience. Please keep sending your articles, I love the article sent by Kate . Also, any sports clubs in the area, send me articles, notes, meeting dates, anything you can think it is worth for the community to know.

I went to the pub lunch this month as I was very impressed with the food, home made and plenty big enough o fill your tummy, such a good value for money. Sandra is putting a lot of effort and money in re furbishing the pub, worth a visit!.

Thu. 15

11:00

Pilates

Village Hall

Joanne: 07851 032316

Thu. 15

13:30

Bingo

Royal Oak

Royal Oak: 848373

Fri. 16

18:30

Rainbows

Rectory Farm

Janet Bowden 817052

Fri. 16

9:00

Tingewick Cafe

Tingewick Village Hall

Sun. 18

9:30

Holy Communion

Tingewick Church

Sun. 18

16:00

Carol Service

Tingewick Church

Mon. 19

13:30

Tingewick Patchers

Village Hall

Mon. 19

19:30

Line Dancing

Village Hall

Mon. 19

10:00

Table Tennis

Village Hall

Mon. 19

18:30

Brownies

Rectory farm

Tue. 20

19:15

Scouts

Village Hall

Neil Blunstone: 07966346210

Tue. 20

Revd Liz simpson 704964

Anna Donaldson: 847809

Food Bin and Refuse Bin

Tue. 20

12:30

Pub Lunch

Royal Oak

Tue. 20

9:30

Baby Club

Village Hall

Rosemary Stutchbury: 848612

Wed. 21

19:45

Historical Society

Village Hall

Jackie Nash: 848431

Wed. 21

10:00

Table Tennis

Village Hall

Thu. 22

13:15

Parent & Toddler

Pre-school

Claire Groves: 847130

Thu. 22

11:00

Pilates

Village Hall

Joanne: 07851 032316

Thu. 22

13:30

Bingo

Royal Oak

Royal Oak: 848373

Fri. 23

9:00

Tingewick Cafe

Tingewick Village Hall

Sat. 24

17:30

Crib Service

Tingewick Church

Sat. 24

23:30

Midnight Communion

Tingewick Church

Sun. 25

11:15

Family Service

Tingewick Church

Tingewick and District News

Mon. 26

13:30

Tingewick Patchers

Village Hall

Anthony Houghton-Brown 848658

Mon. 26

19:30

Line Dancing

Village Hall

Anna Donaldson: 847809

Editor: Maria Street Stone banks, Main Street Tingewick, Buckingham MK18 4NN Tel 01280 817847 e-mail: tingewickandistrictnews@gmail.com

Mon. 26

10:00

Table Tennis

Village Hall

Mon. 26

18:30

No Brownies

Rectory farm

Tue. 27

19:15

Scouts

Village Hall

Tue. 27

10:30

Tingewick Walkers

Village Hall Car Park Chris Carter: 848291

Tue. 27

9:30

Baby Club

Village Hall

Tue. 27

20:30

Fun Quiz

Royal Oak

If you fancy being a reported, please contact me as I would love to hearing from you Regarding the online version of the magazine, just three people filled the survey, please follow the link if you haven’t done it yet to express your interest https://goo.gl/3NaQ69 A HUGE thank you to the people that distribute the magazine.

Advertising Rates: The figures in brackets apply to voluntary & non-profit organisations. All include basic artwork.

Full page: £13 (£9): 1/2pg - £10 (£7): 1/4pg £7(£5) 12 issues for the price of 10 if paid in advance, cheques made payable to ‘M Street’

Private small advertisements and greetings messages of up to 25 words are FREE to residents in the Tingewick News area. Diary entries for events in the in the Tingewick News area are also FREE - regardless of whether they are advertised elsewhere in the magazine.

All articles/ adverts/ letters-to-the-editor must be handed in by 15th of each month otherwise they will not be included in the next month’s issue. Data will be accepted on CD/DVD/ floppy disk in most common formats or hand written. Items, advertisements etc. can also be sent direct to Maria via e-mail: tingewickandistrictnews@gmail.com & District News are those of the cont DISCLAIMER Views expressed in the Tingewick & District News are those of the contributors and not those of the Editor. We assume any information given to us is for publication and therefore the magazine accepts no responsibility for any consequences..

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Neil Blunstone: 07966346210

The Royal Oak: 848373

Food bin and recycling bin

Wed. 28

10:00

Table Tennis

Village Hall

Thu. 29

13:15

Parent & Toddler

Pre-school

Claire Groves: 847130

Thu. 29

11:00

Pilates

Village Hall

Joanne: 07851 032316

Thu. 29

13:30

Bingo

Royal Oak

Royal Oak: 848373

Fri. 30

18:30

NO Rainbows

Rectory Farm

Janet Bowden 817052

Fri. 30

9:00

Tingewick Cafe CLOSED

Tingewick Village Hall

Sun. 01

10:00

Tingewick Church

Mon. 02

13:30

Breakfast/Church for Everyone Tingewick Patchers

Mon. 02

19:30

Line Dancing

Village Hall

Mon. 02

10:00

Table Tennis

Village Hall

Mon. 02

18:30

No Brownies

Rectory farm

Rev L Simpson: 704964

Village Hall Anna Donaldson: 847809

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Date Thu. 01

Time 19:30

Event Parish Council

Venue Village Hall

Contact The Clerk: 814735

Thu. 01

13:15

Parent & Toddler

Pre-school

Claire Groves: 847130

Thu. 01

11:00

Pilates

Village Hall

Joanne: 07851 032316

Thu. 01

13:30

Bingo

Royal Oak

Royal Oak: 848373

Fri. 02

18:30

Rainbows

Rectory Farm

Janet Bowden 817052

Fri. 02

9:00

Tingewick Cafe

Tingewick Village Hall

Fri. 02

19:00

Tingewick Village Hall

Sat. 03

14:00

Sun. 04

10:00

Mon. 05

13:30

Finmere Football Club and Tingewick Village Hall Bingo night Roundwood Primary School Christmas Fair Breakfast/Church for Everyone Tingewick Patchers

Mon. 05

19:30

Line Dancing

Village Hall

Mon. 05

10:00

Table Tennis

Village Hall

Mon. 05

18:30

Brownies

Rectory farm

Tue. 06

19:15

Scouts

Village Hall

Tue. 06

Tingewick site Tingewick Church

Rev L Simpson: 704964

Village Hall Anna Donaldson: 847809

Neil Blunstone: 07966346210

Food Bin and Refuse Bin

Tue. 06

9:30

Baby Club

Village Hall

Wed. 07

10:30

Diamonds Club

Village Hall

Wed. 07

10:00

Table Tennis

Village Hall

Thu. 08

13:15

Parent & Toddler

Pre-school

Claire Groves: 847130

Thu. 08

11:00

Pilates

Village Hall

Joanne: 07851 032316

Thu. 08

13:30

Bingo

Royal Oak

Royal Oak: 848373

Fri. 09

18:30

Rainbows

Rectory Farm

Janet Bowden 817052

Fri. 09

9:00

Tingewick Cafe

Tingewick Village Hall

Fri. 09

19:30

Village Hall

Sun. 11

10:30

Christmas Wreath making/table Benefice Holy Communion

Sun. 11

15:00

Messy Church

Mon. 12

13:30

Tingewick Patchers

Roundwood school, Tingewick Village Hallsite

Mon. 12

19:30

Line Dancing

Village Hall

Mon. 12

10:00

Table Tennis

Village Hall

Mon. 12

18:30

Brownies

Rectory farm

Tue. 13

19:15

Scouts

Village Hall

Tue. 13

9:30

Baby Club

Village Hall

Tue. 13

Check web site

Liz Simpson 704964

Anna Donaldson: 847809

Neil Blunstone: 07966346210

Rosemary Wishes everybody a happy Christmas and a healthier New Year

Food bin and recycling bin

Wed. 14

19:00

Whist Drive

Village Hall

Wed. 14

10:00

Table Tennis

Village Hall

Thu. 15

13:15

Parent & Toddler

Pre-school

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Chris Carter: 848291

Herby Taylor: 817778 Claire Groves: 847130

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Sudoku

Tingewick news snippets ● The new road names in the BOVIS housing estate will be called: Toll Gate Street, Edmund Lane, Wykeham Close and Langland Close. Why? Toll Gate is obvious as the road was a turnpike. Did an Edmund Wykeham live here? The first residents are now occupying their houses. ● Please note that Finmere Football club Christmas Bingo is on Friday 2nd December (not the 3rd as in their advert) ● Due to changes in UK regulations and owing to Bucks CC having very little money, they will no longer carry out weed spraying on footpaths and road edges. It would be great if village residents looked after their bit of pavement and road edge outside of their houses. We won Best kept village this year; this would help our chances next year. ● The Christmas tree lights switch on will be in the school playground on Saturday 3rd December at 4:30PM. Be there

Tingewick Lost ● Grey cat lost in the Stowe View area on the 24th Oct . Please call 847484 if you have any information. ● DOES THIS BICYCLE BELONG TO YOU? A blue Raleigh Raptor bicycle has been up against a wall on the footpath going down to the new houses in Field Close for months. It is now lying on the ground nearby, so has obviously been used recently. If it belongs to you or you know somebody who is missing one then you know where to find it!

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Children activities TINGEWICK NEWS – December’s “School’s out” quiz.

1. Which Prime Minster used the phrase ‘Education, Education, Education’ to put classrooms at the top of the political agenda whilst in office?

2. What term is given to a first year university student or undergraduate?

3. Name the 1983 comedy/drama film about a hairdresser who wants to better herself by studying literature?

4. What two word Latin term meaning ‘nourishing mother’ is used to refer to a school which an individual has attended?

5. In what year was corporal punishment banned from UK State run schools?

6. Since 1962, how many different presenters have hosted University Challenge?

7. Which two teams contest the only annual school cricket match played at Lord’s Cricket Ground 8. What was the last UK No 1 single of the 1970s, it included this line: “We Don’t Need No Education”?

9. Who was education secretary under Edward Heath who stopped free milk for children over 7 years of age?

10. What does the examination grading term GCSE stand for?

Answers to November’s “Games, games, games” quiz.

1. 6 (King, Queen, Bishop, Knight, Rook, Pawn), 2. Grand Theft Auto, 3. Iron (replaced by a cat), 4. Yellow, 5. Mario, 6. 10, 7. 4, 8. Noughts and Crosses, 9. 33 (7 to Ace plus a "benny"), 10. Nine Mens Morris

TINGEWICK 100 CLUB PRIZE DRAW In the TRGDC 100 Club draw, the following lucky people were drawn out : Well done!

99 Carol Thurlby 100 Dorothy Clark 11 Maria Franco-Maxwell 40 Carol Younghusband

70 Colin Whitton

Ed Maxwell 100 Club Administrator

Roundwood Primary School Christmas Fair This year's Christmas Fair is going to be held at the TINGEWICK school site from 2pm on Saturday the 3rd December.

With stalls selling food, decorations and a wide range of crafts and gifts it is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. The Fair will end at 4.30pm with the turning on of the Tingewick tree lights and maybe a carol or two!

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TINGEWICK DIAMONDS

First home game for a Tingewick football team in twentyfive years – and we won!..Olé

Revised Winter Programme 2016/2017 *Wednesday December 7th. Meeting, **Coventry Coach Trip for Christmas shopping Coach leaves Hall Car park at 9.30 am & returns at 4.00 pm. Tickets from Carol Thurlby *Wednesday December 14th. Meeting +Bell Ringers, nibbles, secret Santa *January 4th.2017 Bingo + Diamonds Christmas Lunch *February 1st. 2017 Bring & Buy, Quiz & Chris’ soup* *What again?

We meet in the Village Hall from 10.30 to 12.30 on the first Wednesday in the month. New members and guests are always welcome.

Contact Carol Thurlby (848569) or Chris Carter 848291 for more information about the Tingewick Diamonds

Kate's contribution, age 6.

Tingewick Fireworks Display Location: Royal Oak, Main Street First I walked down to the Royal Oak from The Maltings. I wrapped up warm so I wouldn't get cold as it was a bit chilly. We soon got there and found a table. I had some chips and then went out with my sister and parents to find the fireworks.

19/11/16 Home, (yes! really, I mean it! We played at home!) league fixture vs Stewkley. Result : 13-1 Win (HT 7-0). Goals for Ben, Daniel (2), Edwin (2), Fin, Sam (3), Sean & Will (3) Goals up, pitch marked, our salubrious clubhouse looking spick and span, refreshments set up, Respect barrier/tapey type thing pegged out, nets up(they are so cool in orange and black and how lovely to have a set of goals where all the plastic net clips are complete!) and village flyer’d. All set for our first home fixture, in what, for the village, marks the first time a Tingewick football team has played at home in what we believe is some twenty-five years!

Thank you also to a number of Tingewick villagers who popped up to the ground to watch their young team in action.

The fireworks were amazing. There were green, pink, yellow, blue and even some multi and gold. Some were short, some loud and some silent. Katrina of The Maltings said "They were the best I have ever seen. My favourite were the gold ones that hung in the sky for ages!"

Thanks a lot to the people who organised the fireworks, and especially The Royal Oak members who let this happen!

Tingewickfc.co.uk

Best wishes, Katrina O'Malley 6

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Contact details: Parish Clerk: Mrs Dawn Rogers, Honeysuckle Cottage, Water Stratford, Buckingham, MK18 5DS. Tel: 01280 848689 - there is a contact form on the parish website.

Chairman: Mr Peter Smith Tel: 01280 848 579 Vice Chairman: Mr Richard Fenemore Mr Fenemore is also responsible for the maintenance of the recreation ground. Tel: 01280 848 692 Members: Councillor Mrs Trisha Lightfoot. Is responsible for street lighting. Tel 01280 847512 / 07816 516234 Councillor Dave Roy. Is responsible for planning. Tel: 01280 848532.

ALL TYPES OF DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL FENCING UNDERTAKEN

Councillor Mrs Patricia Swinburne. Is responsible for the cemetery, grass cutting and special projects.

Tel: 01280 847764 Councillor Mr Martin Hornsey. Is responsible for playgrounds and street furniture Tel 01280 848182 Councillor J. Sara Churchfield. Is responsible for , footpaths and the pond. Tel: 01280 847594 County Councillor: Robin Stutchbury. Tel 01280 824285.

PATIOS BLOCK PAVED DRIVEWAYS HAND MADE TRELLIS TIMBER GATES SUPPLIED AND FITTED TREE/HEDGE CHIPPING SERVICE DRAINAGE OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE COMPETITIVE PRICES GUARANTEED NO JOB TOO SMALL Contact Mark for a free no-obligation quotation: 01280 848026 07738 825094 The Old Bakery, Main Street, Tingewick, Bucks, MK18 4NN

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so as not to clash with Gawcott’s lighting of the tree on the same day.

All of the councillors agreed with this. Clerk to notify Association chairperson. b) Letter received from residents of Sandpit Hill regarding the MVAS

Selection of Fine Red and White wines Our selection of Real Ales, Fosters, John Smiths Extra Smooth, Guinness, Lagers – Kronenburg 1664, Carlsberg, and Somersby cider.

One of the finest selections of malts in the area.

Top quality Buffets and outside bars catered for Delicious Sunday roasts (Booking essential) Breakfast Served Daily from 9-12.00 and Sunday 9-11.30 Lunches daily from 12-2 and Sunday 12 to 2.30 www.theroyaloaktingewick.co.uk

EVENTS Cash Bingo EVERY Thursday Eyes Down for a 1:30 start finishes approx 2:45

Tues 20th Dec CHRISTMAS Pub Lunch See page 15 Christmas day pub open for drinks from 11.00 to 15.00 Keep an eye on our website and our outside boards

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Regarding the downloading of the statistics from the device, the Clerk hit a roadblock because of the limitations of the PC laptop and her lack of an Android smart phone, Cllr Lightfoot has an android smart phone so she will meet with the Clerk to discuss how the statistics are to be downloaded.

Regarding the positioning of the device, Cllr Hornsey advised that it was focussed on Sandpit Hill until the Gladman proposal was received and he then moved the device to the Water Stratford Road position for the data at that site may be useful for the objection to the planning application.

Cllr Hornsey advised that he is happy to put the MVAS back on Sandpit Hill for the next block but the residents must remember that this is not the only site in the village and the device must be moved around regularly.

Cllr Hornsey advised that the battery issue is now fixed and the device can be used for a month.

So from now on it will be at each site for a month, being moved on 1st of each month to a new location and swivelled on pole on the 15th of the month to face each direction.

Cllr Hornsey advised that he will draft a reply to the letter.

c) Memorial Application Clerk presented the application received and confirmed it to be within cemetery guidelines. Application approved.

147 Christmas – lights and decorations.

Cllr Fenemore asked the clerk to investigate where the tree was ordered from previously and the amount that was paid for it as the tree for this year will need to be ordered soon to guarantee delivery before 1st December.

Cllr Lightfoot enquired as to who is responsible for putting the lights up in the tree and was informed that Ed Maxwell has done this in the past with Mr Styles taking the lights down at the end of the season. Cllr Lightfoot advised that some of the lights had been damaged last year. It was decided that an electrician should look at the lights to see if they can be repaired, otherwise new lights will need to be purchased.

148 Tingewick Neighbourhood Plan – Discussed above, during the open forum.

Cllr Roy suggested that if people expressed an interest in preparing a Neighbourhood Plan it would be desirable to get people from other villages who have been through the process to come and advise on what is involved.

Cllr Churchfield suggested advertising to residents what the implications are and it was decided that Cllr Roy will draft an advertisement to go in the Tingewick News.

149 Gorrell Close Salt Bin Cllr Hornsey advised that this item had been covered last year but there was no resolution. The salt bin is currently on flat area but is needed on the slope.

Clerk checked the previous minutes and advised in January 2016 the decision was made to move the bin to a site further towards the slope if it is available however it was not able to be moved until the contents had been used.

Cllr Hornsey to follow up.

150 Recreation Ground - re-consider activity provision for young people, in the light of Bovis estate and more young people joining the village.

Cllr Churchfield raised the issue of there not being many provisions in the village for youths / teens and that some of them are currently using Water Stratford Rd as a skatepark.

Cllr Roy advised that a survey was done in the past of all the homes and the results of that survey were considered when preparing plans for the rec groundwhich included a skate park.

151 Date of next meeting: To confirm the date of the next meeting, scheduled for 1st December 2016 33

meetings. She states that the more eyes she has out there checking the lights, the faster any problems can be resolved.

Cllr Lightfoot advised that during the process of organising new street lights for the Village, a letter was received from AVDC regarding a meeting being held at either the end of the year or early next year regarding AVDC’s plan to assist councils within Buckinghamshire with purchasing new street lights, so she has decided to put all plans on hold until after that meeting. ·

Footpaths and Pond: Cllr Churchfield Cllr Churchfield advised that all is in order with the pond but asked if Mr Styles could strim a few extra footpaths before winter, it was agreed that it should not be a problem and she was advised to send him the list.

Cllr Churchfield also advised that an advertisement will be published in the Tingewick News for the Parish Footpaths Walk on Saturday 26th November 2016, starting at 10am, including coffee and cake for those who join in.

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Cemetery, Grass cutting and Special Projects: Cllr Swinburne Cllr Swinburne advised that there is nothing to report and all is looking well.

She is continuing to bring the cup and certificate we received from the Buckinghamshire Best Kept Village competition to display at PC meetings.

Cllr Hornsey advised that the repairs to the Church doors are now complete.

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Playgrounds, Roads, Footways and Street Furniture: Cllr Hornsey Cllr Hornsey advised that there is nothing new to report, apart from the response received from Dave Smith at BCC as discussed above in Matters Arising.

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Recreation Ground: Cllr Fenemore Cllr Fenemore advised that the inside hedges are being trimmed today.

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Planning: Cllr Roy At the October meeting Cllr Roy mentioned that there were some issues to discuss with the Village Hall Management Committee (VHMC) regarding the S106 money.He has since spoken with Colin Whitton and suggested representatives from the PC and VHMC discuss the phasing of works at an appropriate time, because the S106 money is coming in tranches and works will need to be staggered to fit in with this.

He has also clarified with AVDC that they should be contacted as soon as we receive the invoices to obtain the funds from them and contractors should be notified that there may be a delay in receiving payment due to this process.

Applications determined since the last meeting of the council APPROVED 16/03374/APP – TINGEWICK, Crawford Cottage Stockleys Lane (Single storey rear extension with addition of roof lights.)

16/03091/APP – TINGEWICK, Land Off Preston Road (Erection of stable block, store room, wash room and rug room including associated hard standing and extension to the existing menage and car park areas.)

16/02895/APP – TINGEWICK, Bicester House, Main Street (Conversion of existing outbuilding to residential accommodation including single storey rear extension) 16/02385/APP – TINGEWICK, 29 Stockleys Lane Tingewick (External alteration to existing rear extensions and new double garage to front to replace existing parking bays) 146 Correspondence a) Friends of Roundwood School Association have requested permission to move the lighting of the Christmas Tree to the earlier time of 4.30pm, following the Christmas Fair,

A to everyone who helped and supported us on a very entertaining evening

Held on Wednesday 9th November 2016 5½ tables in play Highest score in the room Mrs H. Reimer Ladies Mrs H. Reimer nd 2 Mrs M. Wash rd 3 Mrs J. Claridge Lowest Mrs B. Biggerstaff

Gents 1st Mr R. Fisher P.A.G 2nd Mr C. Goundry 3rd Mr R. Ayres Lowest Mrs P. Goundry P.A.G

Longest Sitter Mr S. Duffill

Mystery Miniature Mrs B. Marriott

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Raffle Winners: Mrs D. Forsyth, Mr A. Taylor, Mrs E. Nichols, Mrs B. Biggerstaff, Mr J. Bernard, Mrs B. Marriott, Mr R. Barrett and Mrs R. Fisher The next Whist Drive will be our Christmas one, will be held on Wednesday 14th December 2016 starting at 7:30 pm.

Co-ordinator H.

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VILLAGE HALL IMPROVEMENT FUND DRAW NOVEMBER 2016

organising for the Village Hall. A suggestion was made for the VHMC and TPC members to meet separately to discuss the multiple issues surrounding the wifi.

Members from both the VHMC and the PC met, VHMC queries were answered and vote was taken, again the majority were in favour so the installation will be going ahead.

Cllr Hornsey has investigated various sources, he has found that a business account will be more expensive than a residential account and it is currently looking to be in the region of £30/40 a month. Going for a residential account would be cheaper, but not sure if it will be allowed or if it will be secure enough, also keeping in mind that the PC is VAT Registered and the Village Hall is not.

He is waiting for more information so this item will be included on the December meeting agenda..

The improvement fund draw for November was as follows: 7th November th 14 November 21st November 28th November

70 130 136 6

£5 £25 £5 £5

F. Watson T. Thurlby A. O'Gara L. Houghton-Brown

141 County Councillor’s Report: Cllr Stuchbury advised that as he had already commented on the Unitary Council topic and the Gladman Development proposal he would not take up any more time with a councillor’s report.

142 District Councillor’s Report: Apologies received

December Bonus Draw currently stands at £115

December Bonus Draw: This will be held at the Community Café (Village Hall) on Friday 16th December. There will be first prize of £100 and second prize of £50 Website: Find out more about the Village Hall by visiting our website – www.tingewickvillagehall.org Booking the Village Hall: The Village Hall is available for parties, children’s parties, christenings, weddings, events and shows. To discuss your requirements please contact Carol Thurlby on 01280 848569.

Contact Details: If you have any questions or comments regarding the Village Hall please feel free to contact us.

Chairman: David Partridge, telephone 01280 848460.

1st Tingewick Scout Group – Christmas Card Run The 1st Tingewick Scout Group will be carrying out a Christmas Card Run on the evening of Tuesday 13th December.

If you would like your Christmas Cards delivered in Tingewick to your friends and neighbours, please drop them off by Monday 12th December at the Royal Oak or to Jane Bradford, 29 Stockleys Lane.

Please clearly mark the envelopes with the recipient’s name and address.

A small donation for the service would be appreciated. A collection tin will be available at the Royal Oak or you pass onto Jane Bradford.

For further information, please contact Jane Bradford 01280 848392.

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143 Planning; To consider the following planning applications received; 16/03765/AOP - TINGEWICK, Land East Of Water Stratford Road (Outline application with access to be considered and all other matters reserved for a residential development of up to 75 dwellings including structural planting and landscaping, informal public open space, surface water attenuation, vehicular access point from Water Stratford Road and associated ancillary works.)

OBJECTION, Cllr Roy would prepare a letter of objection taking account of the comments made in open forum.

Cllr Roy asked if someone would be willing to represent the PC at the AVDC Committee?

Cllr Churchfield advised that she is willing to do it.

16/03836/APP – TINGEWICK, The Wing Little Tingewick House Sandpit Hill (Erection of dwelling with ancillary parking and garden) NO OBJECTION 16/03346/APP – TINGEWICK, 12 Gorrell Close (Erection of one and a half side storey side extension and single storey rear extension.)

NO OBJECTION 144 Accounts See appendix for details of transactions and budget report.

It was proposed that the Transaction Report be accepted.

Proposed: Cllr Swinburne Second: Cllr Hornsey Approved It was proposed that the Budget Report be accepted Proposed: Cllr Lightfoot Second: Cllr Roy Approved 145 Councillors’ Reports and Items for Future Agenda For each Councillor to report matters of information not included elsewhere on the agenda, to agree urgent actions and to raise items for future agendas · Lighting: Cllr Lightfoot Cllr Lightfoot noted that at the meeting in October she reported that all was ok in regards to the street lighting however she was contacted by a resident who saw this in the minutes published in the Tingewick News and was informed that there was a problem in Hickman Close. This light had been repaired previously but had malfunctioned again. This is being looked at by Aylesbury Mains by the end of this week. Cllr Lightfoot advised the resident to notify her directly as soon as a problem with a light is detected and to not wait until the PC 31

regarding disposal of surface water, climate change increasing rain and the proposed ponds ability to help with that, the air quality report being completed by a company in Manchester and not a local company who may have a better idea of the local situation and that the proposed road/entry dimensions seem dubious especially when football games are on and cars are parked along the roadside.

Talks moved to the topic of the Neighbourhood Plan with one resident stating they believe that it’s not too late to still go ahead.

Cllr Roy explained that in the past an attempt was made to organise a meeting to discuss and explain the Neighbourhood Plan but only two volunteers came forward. He added that the average cost to develop a Neighbourhood Plan is around £13,000 and while there are some government grants through which we could gain up to £8,000 we would still need to come up with remainder.

A resident asked how many volunteers would be needed to go ahead and Cllr Roy answered that while there is no set number, we do need people with technical expertise and skills so as to not engage consultants which would increase costs. He believes that around half a dozen people with skills and willingness to work very hard for approx 6 months might be sufficient; however if there were no volunteers with the required skills and experience then more people might be needed.

Cllr Roy also suggested that if the Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan is finalised and finds that Tingewick is not in need of any more development, then we may not need a Neighbourhood Plan.

To conclude, Cllr Roy advised residents should be writing in individually themselves and not relying on the PC to object as the PC comment holds no more weight than that of the individual responses.

138 Declarations of Interest; a. Register of Interests: Councillors are reminded of the need to update their register of interest. b. To declare any Personal Interests in items on the agenda and their nature. None c. To declare any Prejudicial Interests in items on the agenda and their nature. None 139 Minutes: To consider the approval of the minutes of the last meeting of the Parish Council held on 6th October 2016 Adjustment proposed by Cllr Stuchbury, it is the FOOTPATH on Stockley’s Lane that is being repaired.

Cllr Roy, with regard to discussion of a neighbourhood plan in open forum acknowledged that there was a “limited number of people willing to be involved in Neighbourhood Plan” and the minute should be amended to reflect this.

Proposed: Cllr Roy Seconded: Cllr Lightfoot Approved 140 Matters Arising: Item 9: White Line Painting Open Forum Item 3 June Meeting: Road Signs obscured by hedgerows.

Both items above being referred to Cllr Stuchbury for his assistance in following up with BCC. Clerk sent information to Cllr Stuchbury who forwarded to Dave Smith at BCC and all matters have now been responded to. Hedges being cut back from Church Lane through to Bypass, this is happening now. Line marking referred to Capital Maintenance team – awaiting update from them.

Open Forum Item 6 July Meeting: Meeting minutes of subcommittees publicly released, in particular the Rec Ground Committee. Cllr Roy suggested that at the next meeting the working party will be asked to consider whether they want to release the minutes or notes taken, however there have been no meetings recently and again, no further updates.

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Tingewick Walkers The October walk took place at Beachampton. Parking in the local pub car-park, the group then left to walk along a nearby lane which took them uphill on to farmland. There were views to look at, interesting features to observe and wide open countryside. The walking was pleasant and did not involve any difficulty, it was just good to be out exercising in the open air. As always, the walk ended at The Bell pub with a good meal. Here everyone was able to relax and have animated discussions. If you feel like joining in with the walkers, all you have to do is arrive at Tingewick Village Hall on the last Tuesday of the month at 10.30 am. There you will learn where the walk will take place and transport is provided to get to the start. Contact numbers are Peter on 01280 848739 or Sara on 01280 847594 11

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS!

@ THE VILLAGE HALL ……………………………………………………………………..

JOIN US FOR OUR CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR FRIDAY DECEMBER 2ND 9-12 …………………………..

SAMPLE OUR TASTES OF CHRISTMAS AT THE CHRISTMAS CAFÉ FRIDAY DECEMBER 23RD 9-12 …………………………..

CLOSED ON DECEMBER 30TH CAFÉ RE-OPENS FOR 2017 ON JANUARY 6TH ……………………………..

Tingewick Parish Council was joined by Mr Hudson from Buckinghamshire County Council at 7pm as an informal addition to the Parish Council meeting. He discussed the business case that was put forward to the government and the proposed Unitary Council. He explained that budget cuts and increased costs in some areas (namely adult care and child protection) gave the opportunity to revisit how councils are structured with the majority of people surveyed agreeing that the current system is confusing with some people unsure as to which council (Parish, County and District) is responsible for which services and that BCC currently spends £30,000 per year on a call centre to redirect calls to the District Council. He explained that there is a detailed analysis available online of each of the four possible council configurations that were explored. The proposal has been submitted to government and there is hope for a decision to be made in January 2017.

Cllr Stuchbury added that he supports the Business Case, as in his experience he sees a great advantage to be gained from a Unitary Council for various reasons, including the limiting of travelling between offices for County and District councils.

TINGEWICK PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 3rd NOVEMBER 2016 AT 7.30PM PRESENT: Cllr Richard Fenemore, Chairman Cllr Martin Hornsey, Vice-Chairman Cllr Trisha Lightfoot Cllr Dave Roy Cllr Sara Churchfield Cllr Patricia Swinburne Cllr Robin Stuchbury, County Councillor Samantha Chandler, Clerk IN ATTENDANCE: 20 Members of the public

The CHRISTMAS Pub Lunch Really delicious food, great value - and the opportunity to meet new friends - are all on offer at the pub lunch.

No need to join - there are no members as such- so if you fancy giving it a try just ring! The food at the Royal Oak is both superbly cooked and varied, and really super value.

You’re bound to be on a large table with friends - either old or new - no-one is left on their own .

Lunches are on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. The next pub lunch is on Tuesday the 20th December at 12:30 and it will be the annual Christmas lunch. Ring Rosemary to book a meal on 848612. It’s still only £7 for regular pub lunchers but £10 (and still great value) for newcomers. If you’ve never sampled the excellent food on offer the Christmas lunch is a great chance to give it a try.

Please, please give plenty of notice if you need to cancel.

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137 Apologies Cllr Patrick Fealey, District Councillor OPEN FORUM A resident who is currently renovating their home made two requests to the council regarding overhanging trees and boundary fencing supports. Both requests were found favourable by the councillors.

Gladman Development Cllr Churchfield asked to make a statement to the residents in attendance before they voiced their questions and concerns. The details of which will be included in the Parish Councils formal response to the planning application through the AVDC website.

Cllr Stuchbury added that he has contacted several governmental departments including Environmental Health, Highways, Flooding and Archaeological, for information and assistance opposing the development. He explained that while this will not stop the development going ahead, it may help to delay the process and that, coupled with community pressure, could deter the developer. He explained that it was wrong of the developer to state that the Parish Council (PC) failed to comment during the public consultation period as the PC is not able to comment until a formal Planning Application is received to avoid the developer claiming the PC had a predetermined point of view which could result in the PC’s comments being dismissed.

Several residents expressed their thoughts and discussed the heavy vehicle traffic in Main Street affecting the footpaths and pulling them forwards, which is pulling the fronts of houses forwards as well. The wording of the application was discussed with one resident claiming that it is not a “site” that it is a field, which is still in use and of great value as an arable location while other “brown fields” in the area have been overlooked for development. Other matters were discussed 29

Christmas events around Tingewick ● Stowe gardens

St Mary Magdalene Church Services for December

Christmas meals in the cafe at Stowe everyday of the week leading up to Christmas

Sunday 4th December

10.00am

Village Worship

Landscape advent calendar at Stowe Thu 1st Dec — Sat 31st Dec Carols in the courtyard at Stowe Every weekend leading up to Christmas Toddler Tuesday: Little elves workshop at Stowe Tue 6th Dec

Sunday 11th December

3 - 5pm

Sunday 18th December

4.00pm Carol Service Please join us for your favourite carols, mulled wine, non alcholic refreshment and mince pies!

Sunday 24th December

5.30pm Crib Service A not to be missed Christmas candle-lit family event !

● Old Gaol Buckingham

Messy Church in school

Christmas Festival at Buckingham Old Gaol Sat 3rd Dec — Sat 17th Dec Buckingham 10.00am – 4.00pm every day except Sundays Father Christmas at Buckingham Old Gaol Sat 10th Dec Buckingham 11.00am – 3.00pm Father Christmas will be in his grotto once more. Each child will receive a present from Father Christmas

11.30pm

Midnight Communion

● Green Dragon Nativity on the Farm at Green Dragon Rare Breeds Farm & Eco Centre Sat 17th Dec — Sun 18th Dec

Cleaning Rota for December

Helena Kewish and Lois Houghton Brown

For some ideas to occupy the kids at Christmas visit netmums.co.uk

Flower Rota for December

Lorraine Carter

DECORATING THE TREE & CHURCH FRIDAY 16TH DECEMBER 10.30am We would love your help if you are able to spare an hour – mulled wine, non alcholic refreshment and mince pies will be available!

The CHRISTMAS Pub Lunch

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CHURCHYARD WORK PARTY - SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER THANK YOU to everybody who came to help, getting ivy off grave stones,clearing self seeded sycamores, lighting a bonfire, painting the church doors, and to Marina for her hot dogs!

The churchyard looks amazing – do go and have a look and if you are able COME & HELP IN THE SPRING!!

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Our Remembrance Sunday service went very well. It was a lovely sunny day for those who went to the cemetery for a short service first, with the Last Post and Reveille, and it was remarked that twice as many people had gone to the cemetery as had been the case in recent years. Those who were in church had lit candles and remembered the 31 men from the village, who lost their lives in both the First & Second World Wars. We continued our service with hymns and the National Anthem.

Thank you to Marianne Piepenstock-Speed for her wonderful flower arrangements.

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Neighbourhood Plan Following suggestions made at its last meeting, the Parish Council is considering whether it would be beneficial to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan for Tingewick.

Such a plan would be taken into account by AVDC when considering future planning applications. It would help to ensure that development is only allowed where the Neighbourhood Plan says it should be and of the quantity and design specified in the plan.

The preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan must ensure that the whole community residents, local organisations, businesses and landowners – is sufficiently represented. It can only proceed, then, with a team of Councillors and residents who are prepared to commit their time to a substantial project over many months.

If you think you may be interested in participating and would like to find out more could you kindly confirm your interest by emailing the Parish Clerk at tingewickpc@btinternet.com. It would be most helpful to have an indication of the number of interested residents for the Parish Council meeting in January 2017.

Tingewick Historical Society

How well do you know Tingewick?

Join us for a fun quiz followed by our Christmas Social with ‘bring and share’ snacks

This is your opportunity to help shape the future development of the village.

Wednesday 21th December 2016 Tingewick Village Hall 7.45 pm for 8 pm Non members £2

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“Local officers are working hard to develop intelligence and catch the offenders, but I would urge members of the public to be extra vigilant and report any suspicious people or vehicles they see. The crimes appear to be happening overnight and the targets are ranging from vehicles, sheds and homes”.

Reminder to ‘leave a light on’ If you are going out in the evening, for whatever reason, just take a moment to review your home security:-You may have driven along residential roads in your area and thought to yourself how easy it is to tell who is out by the fact that their home is in total darkness – opportunist criminals may be thinking the same thing!

Before you leave make sure your doors and windows are properly secured and double locked. Leave lights on to give the appearance of someone being home and set your alarm if you have one. If you see anyone acting suspiciously report them to the police on the 24 hour Police Enquiry Centre number 101. If you think a crime is happening at that time dial on 999. Try to see what they look like, clothing description etc and details of any vehicle they may be using, especially the registration number.

Enjoy your night out, whatever you are doing, but make sure you don’t give criminals the opportunity to ruin the fun.

Car Defrosting – Risk of theft on cold mornings Nobody likes cold morning starts. The tempting option of starting the car, setting the blowers to max and leaving it to idle until the windows have cleared, sounds more attractive than hacking at ice-covered windows with a scraper.

One UK Insurance company has claimed that motorists waste nearly £50M. of fuel each winter by leaving their cars to idle and warm up while they defrost the windows. It appears lots of us are doing it. A survey carried out by one insurance group found four in 10 respondents said they leave their cars to idle, unattended.

However from a policing point of view, there is a risk that your car may be stolen by teams of organised criminals who target cars, left running with keys in the ignition, on frosty mornings. The insurance companies also point out that your insurance may be invalid, through negligence, if you leave your car running with the keys in the ignition and it is stolen. The financial impact may therefore be significant and there is likely to be significant disruption to your daily schedule, as you may not get a courtesy car in the circumstances.

With the recent drop in temperatures, we have already taken reports of this kind of theft in the area. Please don’t take the risk; spend a few pence on an ice scraper or a canister of de-icer to ensure your windows are clear before you start your journey.

Burglaries to sheds The Buckingham and District Neighbourhood Policing Team (NHPT) are warning local residents to be vigilant following thefts from sheds in the area. Tools and gardening equipment have been taken, with the last crimes reported in the Maids Moreton area.

Please make sure that all gardening tools and equipment remains locked away in sheds,outbuildings or garages. Sometimes tools left out in the garden can then be used to break in to sheds or houses. Property mark your equipment and make a note of make, model and serial numbers of power tools. Consider using a shed alarm, which can be purchased from most garden centres or DIY stores.

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An Update of the Gladman planning application Over sixty five letters of objection have now been submitted to AylesburyVale Planning Department which is a great response from residents.

Copies of each letter can be viewed on the planning portal by entering under "Current"and the plan reference number 16/03765/AOP. There are handwritten as well as typed letters, long and short as well as passionate and personal from people living on different streets and in all parts of the village.

From those who have been residents here for a long time, to those who have moved here more recently. They demonstrate very clearly strong, and very specific objections to the proposal.

The detail specified in the objections is critical because it does need to relate to planning legislation and how that would be applied to this type of application. There is still time to write as the site notice document was not placed until November the 10th and so the new deadline is 29th November. Even a few days after this would still be accepted since it appears likely that the case officer's report will not be completed until mid December.

The collective response also means that there will be a chance to speak at the relevant Committee meeting that will decide on the application. This is likely to be the Strategic Dev. Management Committee as the application is for more than fifty dwellings.

The Parish Council has submitted a robust response and will be able to speak and there have been other objections from the Strategic Flood Management team at Bucks County Council as well as the Local Wild Life Trust. (BBOWT).

The next step is to find out when the agenda of the Strategic Dev. Committee is published and to see what the case officer recommendation is as well as planning reasons for that. There will be a limited time frame available to register to speak as individuals as well a set time allowance for all the allowed speakers ( and that will include the applicant Gladman, or their agents ) so it will be important not to duplicate reasons or comments that, for example, the Parish Council may make in their allocated time slot. If you have written and would now also like to speak at the meeting could you please contact John Clucas at john@benclucas.co.uk . It should then be possible to co ordinate our different points and to get these presented in the most effective manner within the limited time that is going to be available to individuals .

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Sponsored by Nick Baughan, ACME PEST CONTROL of Bufflers Holt Tel: 01280 821186 or Mobile: 07931 307595 Quack Quack, Thank you for all the enquiries and offers of help, we are so grateful.

We are pleased to let you know that we have a new Duck Squad looking after us now. They come and feed us once a day and carry out a little duck school register to make sure we are all present and correct. There should be 15 of us and there are also some crazy little moor-hens tearing around the pond.

We love mixed grains and love being visited by you all. Not so keen on bread as it’s not terribly good for us.

Current Duck Squad members are: Pete & Nicole – 07909 922284 (Old Thatch, Main Street) Katrina, Mary & Kate O’Malley Adam, Jess, Stanley & Eliza Naish In the first instance, please contact Pete & Nicole if you have any queries or concerns about us – they will be happy to help.

Once nesting time comes, we will be calling on all of you for help. We need quiet, safe areas to build our nests and to lay our eggs. We will be there for a while so need to feel happy and secure. Once our eggs hatch, we will need help getting our ducklings to a safe place so do let Duck Squad know if you notice anything!

A very big thank you to those of you who have helped look after us in the past.

We may still need help from time to time so if you are still happy to help please let us know via the Duck Squad and they will add you to the lovely list of helpers – it’s useful for when people are on holiday etc.

And if you have any ideas or would like to get involved, please contact the Duck Squad – making this a community duck pond is the aim.

Finally, a big plea to all motorists out there. Our village has a 30mph limit. Please can you all stick to this limit or even below – we are sometimes foraging in the road especially when it is raining as we like to pick out all the bugs and insects (protein!) to snack on. We would love to see you all slow down a bit in the village, not just for us but also for all the children, dogs, cats, people. If you have any good ideas for slowing traffic down particularly near our pond, it would be great to hear your views.

That’s all for now folks, look forward to seeing you all soon. Quack Quack.

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Tingewick Neighbourhood Watch ☺☺ CRIME CANNOT FLOURISH IN A COMMUNITY THAT CARES ☺☺ Your monthly Neighbourhood Update is now available for your area. Use the link below to find out about your Neighbourhood Policing team and view the Neighbourhood Update:Buckingham North - http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/yournh-tvp-pol-area-n415.htm Taxi compliance operation In October officers from Thames Valley Police, and Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) conducted an operation in Aylesbury Vale and Bletchley areas.

The aim of the operation was to conduct checks on private hire and Hackney carriage vehicles and drivers. The Road Safety Officer for Bucks stopped private hire vehicles around Wendover, Stoke Mandeville, Buckingham and Bletchley. The vehicles were checked for defects by the Road Safety Officer and to establish correct driving licence and insurance details. The licensing officers from AVDC checked the condition of the vehicles met the standards set by the Council and drivers held the correct licensing documentation.

Private hire vehicle drivers in Aylesbury Vale are required to display exterior signage which includes, a rear licensing plate which must be fixed to the outside rear of the vehicle, a front licensing plate in their windscreen and side door stickers stating “ADVANCE BOOKINGS ONLY”. Private hire drivers are required to wear their driver ID badge and for it to be visible to the passengers. They are required by law to wear their seatbelts when they do not have a fare on board. They are not allowed to smoke in their vehicles at any time.

In total 25 private hire vehicles were stopped. One vehicle was not taxed or SORN and the driver was reported to the DVLA. Another driver had two tyres devoid of tread with the chord exposed. Both drivers had their private hire vehicle licences suspended until they could show the problems had been rectified. AVDC dealt with 19 drivers for licensing offences, which included drivers not wearing ID badges, not displaying correct vehicle signage and failing to have a first aid kit and/or fire extinguisher.

They were given Taxi enforcement penalty points and given 14 days in which to rectify the defect or face further action. Licensed drivers can only have 12 points on their licence before they run the risk of losing their private hire or Hackney carriage license.

Reporting anti-social behaviour PC Graham Labrum from the Buckingham Neighbourhood Policing Team said “Please can members of the public remain vigilant and report anyone or anything they believe to be antisocial behaviour.

“Anti-social behaviour is defined as: Behaviour by an individual or group that results or is likely to result in: another party feeling personally threatened; creates a public nuisance, or has a detrimental impact upon the environment, or has a detrimental effect upon the quality of life of an individual or the community as a whole.”

Please call in if you have any concerns on the 24 hour Police Enquiry number 101, or 999 in an emergency.

Residents urged to be vigilant Officers from the Buckingham & District Neighbourhood Policing Team (NHPT) are advising residents to be vigilant with their security.

PC Graham Labrum from the NHPT said “In the Buckingham and District area there has been an increase of burglaries.

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December – Tingewick and Water Stratford Horticultural Date Friday 9th Decem

Time 7.30 pm Village

Location Tingewick

Event Christmas Wreath making/table

Information demonstration/ workshop £8.00 for members and £9.00 for non

Jane

Christmas Wreath / Table Decoration Workshop 7.30 pm- December – 9th Elaine Rigg will be demonstrating how to make a Christmas wreath and a table decoration after which there’ll be the opportunity to have a go yourself. Mulled wine and mince pies will help get us all in a festive mood! Please book early if you’d like to attend as this is always a popular event and places are limited. £8.00 for members and £9.00 for non members.

Contact Jane Bradford on 01280 848392 for more details

What does 2017 look like for events · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Friday 10th February – curry evening Friday 31st March – AGM followed by wine tasting evening Saturday 8th April – Spring Show April - Spring Garden Competition Monday 1st May (bank holiday) – self-drive trip to Ascott house and garden Sunday 25th June – coach trip to Blenheim Flower Show July – Summer Garden Competition Wednesday 19th July – self-drive trip to Ball Colegrave Saturday 26th August – Summer Show Saturday 23rd September – Gardeners Swap Day October – afternoon trip to a garden December – Christmas Wreath / Table Arrangement workshop

How the Winter Basket Workshop went (Friday 14th October 2016) A group of members attended the Winter Basket Workshop at Preston Bissett Nurseries.

Jackie and Peter Richardson hosted a great evening which started with tea/coffee and cake. They then went on to provide a demonstration on how to plant up a basket / pot that’ll provide interest throughout the winter period.

We all thoroughly enjoyed it; learnt a lot about how to make our gardens look better during the winter months and came away with some beautifully planted pots and baskets.

Get prepared! Dust off your camera and get snapping! Weather

Photograph depicting Spring Making it easier for everyone ---- Entries can be sent digitally to me or paper prints , these classes are open to members and non members

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TINGEWICK & WATER STRATFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY A N T IQ U E & FI N E A R T A U C T IO N E E R S

Everyone on the Committee would like to wish all our members and all those who have supported us so well throughout 2016

M o n th ly A u c t io n s o f A n t iq u e s & F in e A rt

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

S p o r tin g & C o u n try P u rsu its A u ctio n s

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Q u a rte rly P ic tu re A u c tio n s

G e n er a l A u c tio n s P a rtia l & T o ta l H o u se C le a ra n ce s

HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR

Your continued help and support is very much appreciated and we hope to see you at our events in 2017

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News from Water Stratford 2017

December 2016 and January

HARVEST This year's harvest thanksgiving service took the rainbow as a theme, with prayers and a talk accompanied by impressive visual aids created by Revd Liz. Appropriately, farmers read and took the collection, following a long tradition.

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REMEMBRANCE A full church on Remembrance Sunday perhaps reflected an awareness of war and terror in today's world, as well as the need to remember lives lost in the past. The churchwardens led a service during which the battles of Jutland and The Somme were recalled through readings, and candles were lit in memory of the six Water Stratford men who died in the First World War, then also to remember those known to us who endured deprivation and fear during the Second. People lingered talking in the churchyard in bright autumn sunshine, in a free country at peace. We remember and are thankful.

OLD SCHOOL BOOKINGS We are very grateful indeed to Judy for dealing with Old School bookings so efficiently for a number of years. We wish her a well-earned rest from this work as she hands it on to Deborah Wright, whom we also thank in anticipation of the continued smooth running of this community asset. Please note the new contact details: dj.wright@btinternet.com 01280 847546 SEASONAL THOUGHTS As the year comes to an end, it's good to acknowledge all the activity that goes on, mostly unseen, to keep this an enjoyable place to live. Thank you to everyone who undertakes necessary tasks week by week, and to those who deal with issues that suddenly arise; to people who organise opportunities for us to come together, and to all whose thoughtfulness or good humour has contributed to someone's well-being during the past year. Good wishes to everyone for happiness at Christmas and in 2017.

CHURCH SERVICES AND ROTA There will be three services at St Giles in December: Benefice Holy Communion in Advent at 10.30am on Sunday 11th December; Carols by Candlelight at 6pm on Sunday 18th December and the Village Christmas Service at 11am on Sunday 25th December. The January service will be Plough Sunday at 11.15am on 15th January.

Cleaners for December are Jean and Suzanne and for January Diane. There are no flowers during Advent until Sarah, Susan and Sue, together with any other willing helpers, decorate for the Carol Service. Sarah will arrange flowers for January's service.

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ST GILES FLOWER ARRANGING AND CLEANING I would like to thank the ladies on the flower arranging and cleaning rota who have kept our church looking so lovely during the year. We do acknowledge the time they give to these tasks and the look of the church and the beauty of the flower displays are much appreciated.

It would be really nice to have more people on the rota! Our village church is a wonderful historic building and whether or not people wish to attend services there, it is a lovely place to visit and enjoy a moment of contemplation inside or on the bench outside. We do have lots of visitors and we like to present this lovely old building as best we can. Attending the church services is not a necessary requirement to help! So if anyone out there, male or female, would like to offer a hour or so, once, twice, three or four times a year to clean or arrange flowers, then please contact me, Sarah Willis 01280 848209. I will be compiling the rota in December.

All the flower arrangers and anyone else who is interested are invited to decorate the church for the Christmas season, in readiness for our Carol Service on Sunday 18th December. Any queries contact Sarah.

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W i l l i s

Tingewick & Water Stratford

Horticultural Society

SINGLE FLOWERED TRUMPET DAFFODIL 1 bulb grown in a pot 3 bulbs grown in a pot Any number of bulbs grown in a pot max size 12 inches/30cms in diameter DOUBLE FLOWERED DAFFODIL 1 bulb grown in a pot 3 bulbs grown in a pot Any number of bulbs grown in a pot max size 12 inches/30cms in diameter MINIATURE DAFFODILS Any number of bulbs in a bowl or pot max size 9 inches/23cms in diameter - Tete a Tete Any number of bulbs in a bowl or pot max size 9 inches/23cms in diameter - other than Tete a Tete MINIATURE TULIPS Any number of bulbs grown in a bowl or pot max size 9 inches/23cms in diameter - Kaufmanniana Stresa Any number of bulbs grown in a bowl or pot max size 9 inches/23cms in diameter - other than Kaufmanniana Stresa HYACINTHS 1 bulb grown in a bowl or pot max size 9 inches/23cms in diameter, any colour 3 bulbs grown in a bowl or pot max size 9 inches/23cms in diameter, all same colour Any number of bulbs in a bowl or pot max size 12 inches/30cms in diameter, mixed or same colour(s) All of these bulbs can normally be purchased from local garden centres and nurseries such as Buckingham Garden Centre, Preston Bissett Nurseries and Twigs Nurseries.

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