February 2016
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FEBRUARY HALF TERM
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14 February
8 February Lady Isobel Barlow RIP
It was with great sadness that Wendover News heard of the death of Lady Isobel Barlow. She was the widow of Sir Thomas who bought and gave Witchell to Wendover. His grandfather, the original Sir Thomas, obtained Hampden Meadow and donated it to Wendover in 1936.
To apply for a grant, please write to or email the Clerk, Mrs Glenys Newman, giving as much information as possible, and including your name, address, contact telephone number and email address if you have one. Organisations should enclose a copy of their audited accounts. Address: 14A Vicarage Close, Wendover, Bucks. HP22 6DS Email: clerk@wendovertrust.org PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 28th FEBRUARY.
The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust
The Trustees will meet in 2016 on Wednesday 13 April to consider applications from individuals and organisations from within the parish of Wendover and the Moor Park Estate at this, their 38th Annual Meeting. For information about the Trust please see their website: www.wendovertrust.org.
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Sheep: For those who missed the sheep drive down Wendover High Street on Sunday 10 January there are photos and video at www. wendovernews.co.uk/news/wendover-highstreet-sheep-drive-2016 Snow: Go to /www.wendovernews.co.uk/ news/snow-in-wendover-jan-2016 to see snow photos posted to Wendover News Facebook and Twitter, many thanks.
RAF Flypast
Tuesday 2 & 16 February at 1.30pm
To celebrate the completion of training at RAF Halton we can expect a flypast (weather permitting)
ANTIQUES AT . . . WENDOVER February Mystery Object at the Antiques Centre
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Gift voucher for the winner December’s object was a Victorian Fireside Tool Rest Open 7 Days a week Free customer car park at rear of shop THE OLD POST OFFICE, WENDOVER, BUCKS 01296 625335 www.antiquesatwendover.co.uk
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Wendover Music Concert Series 2016 at St Mary’s Church 27 February 19.30 Annual General Meeting & Entertainment Bartosz Glowacki Classical accordionist 12 March 19.30: Kitty Whately (mezzo-soprano) Kevin Whately & Madeleine Newton (speakers) 9 April 19.30: Martin James Bartlett (piano) 14 May 19.30: String Quartet TBC 11 June 19.30: Steven Isserlis (cello)
Tickets available from late February at the AGM, ‘Just’ 11 High Street, Wendover and from the website www.wendover-music.org
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