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Thursday 8 September 2022 started as any other day. The market on the Manor Waste in Wendover was bustling as usual. Then we heard that Prince Charles and other members of the Royal family were summoned to Balmoral. HMQ Elizabeth II died that very afternoon and tributes flowed.
Mass in St Anne's; a Memorial Service in St Mary's at 10am; Wendover Free Church during their service at 10.45am. At 3.30pm Parish Council Chair Sheila Bulpett read out the proclamation on the Manor Waste. At 4pm the flag returned to half mast for the rest of the mourning period which continued until the end of the State Funeral on Monday 19 September.
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The following day Wendover joined in national events marking that passing. St Mary's Church was opened as usual from 9am. A book of condolences was available as well as an opportunity for private prayer. At 12 noon St Mary's bells were tolled in accordance with a national suggestion. The book was available until the day of the
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Wendover Parish Council left a lovely display of flowers on the War Memorial, the emotional heart of Wendover, and others followed that
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Don’t miss the Roman Heads discovered by HS2 in Stoke Mandeville on display until 29 October. Also see Beautiful Bucks - Landscapes by Brian Bennett at 95 and scenes from the museum’s art collection, running until 5 November 2022 See article page 26 and find more information on the website at www.discoverbucksmuseum.org.
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Wendover Evening WI Race Night
Every Tuesday 10-12 noon, Wen Christian Centre Coffee Drop-In is open! There is space to sit and enjoy a cuppa and a chat, and room for toddlers to play. Everyone is welcome.
Sat 1, 6.45 for 7pm, Memorial Hall
Foodbank Donation Week
Tue 4, 8pm, Stewart Hall
Dates vary, please visit www.cornellisugarcraft. co.uk/our-courses/ for details. See advert p 13.
CONTENTS 01 MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR 02 EVENTS 06 WENDOVER DEMENTIA SUPPORT 08 WENDOVER HS2 MITIGATION GROUP 09 REAL MAGIC BOOKS 10 EKFB - HS2 UPDATE 11 LINDENGATE CHARITY 12-13 CLUB CORNER 14 CLIMATE ACTION WENDOVER 16 WENDOVER & DISTRICT ROTARY 17 PUTTING NATURE FIRST 18 WENDOVER MUSIC 19 HOSPICE OF ST FRANCIS 20-21 LOCAL NEWS AND LETTERS 22 ROB BUTLER, MP 23 YOUTH 24 HARPERS AND CHILTERNS MS 24 BUCKSDATAEXCHANGE.ORG 25 LIBRARY PHOTO COMPETITION 26 DISCOVER BUCKS/BUCKS CULTURE 27 ASTON WINE CLUB 28 RAF HALTON 29 LOCAL FACE: TERRY MCGRATH 30-31 EVENTS TABLES 32 WPC - MATTERS ARISING Wendover News is produced by: Please recycle your Jane Larkham - editor Wendover News Jackie Brown - assistant editor Wynne Byford - graphics Paul Hammett - accounts Wendover News October 2022 Please mention Wendover News when responding to adverts2
ENDLESS WENDOVER SUMMER Ethically-made & sustainably sourced Wendover surf clothing Space available at the Barn Courtyard 25 High Street, Wendover (behind the Antiques Centre) Please phone 0771 203 2565 Paul DrivingHearnInstructor07956889859PassWithPaul@yahoo.com
Discover Bucks Museum
Wendover Scarecrow Trail until 3 Oct, throughout Wendover To follow the trail, pick up a map and form (£3) from the Rennie Grove Hospice Shop in Wendover High Street. More page 20.
Chilterns Heritage Festival
Sun 2-Sun 9
Climate Art Exhibition
Cornelli Sugarcraft Classes
Weekly walks on Tuesdays from Wendover Clock Tower, leaving 10am. If you are a first-time walker, please arrive at least 15 minutes early and register with the walk leader. After the walk, there's an opportunity to socialise at the weekly all-ages drop-in at Wendover Christian Centre.
Coffee Drop-In
A countywide event celebrating ten years since London 2012 and Buckinghamshire’s Paralympic legacy. See article p 26.
Chris Day of Buckingham Garden Centre will be discussing "Successional Planting over the Year" to maximise garden productivity.
until 2 Oct, St Mary's Church, Wendover An exhibition of adult and children's art in response to the climate crisis.
Simply Walk
until 4 Nov
Events
Wed 5, 7.30pm, Halton Village Hall -Preparing for the exhibition at the weekend, see page 12. Sat 8, 11.30am, Wilstone Village Hall - Exhibition including displays, sales tables, tombola, refreshments and raffle.
until 2 Oct, throughout The Chilterns Tours, runs, walks - even wine tastings! Full programme at https://chilternsociety.org.uk/ heritage-festival/
Aylesbury Dolls House Club
Wendover Youth Centre encourage us to give what we can to those in need, see article and flyer page 23.
Charity fundraising event for Wendover Dementia Support and the Trussell Trust Foodbank. Tickets £15 each, available from Margaret on 01296 582318 or Marion on 01296 620543.
Kimble & Ellesboro' Horticultural Society
Featuring the Alyn Shipton Jazz Quartet. More about the band in the article p 18. See also advert p 4.
Thu 6, 2.30pm, St Anne's Hall
BBOWT Plant and Produce Market
Sun 9, 11am-1pm, College Lake Nature Reserve See advert p 4.
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Pace Visitor Open Morning
Thu 6, 13, 20 and further rounds in Nov, 7.30pm, Wendover Bowls Club, Dobbins Lane
Thu 6, 9.45am-12noon, Pace Centre 156 Wendover Rd, Aylesbury
Join Pace at a Visitor Morning to see their work first-hand. Spaces limited, RSVP on https://thepacecentre.org/event/visitor-morning/#rsvp-now.
Wendover Music Jazz Concert
Sat 8, 8pm, St Mary's Church Wendover
No2 presents Oktoberfest
BREAKFAST IN WENDOVER Full English breakfasteggs benedictomelettespaninistoasties baguettessandwicheswrapssaladsjacket potatoesburgerspizza Turkish MezeTurkish lunch specialextensive kids menu Hot & cold drinks including Oreo and Kinder Bueno milkshakes, wine and beer Proud Sponsors
Wendover Annual Quiz
Two evening sittings, Fri 7 and Sat 8 from 6-10pm and two family times, Sat 8 and Sun 9 from 12 – 4pm. Also featuring an Artisan Pavilion, open Friday 7th from 5 – 9pm, Saturday 8th from 10am – 9pm and Sunday 9th from 10am – 4pm. Transport provided by Masons Coach Hire. Profit from the shuttle service and Oktoberfest will be given to Macmillan Cancer Support. Details and booking on www.2poundstreet.com/events/
Dr Sandy Primrose speaks about low maintenance gardening and Performance Plants. See also page 12.
Sat 8, 1.30-4.30pm, Lindengate HP22 6BD £35 per person. Learn more and book your place on www.lindengate.org.uk/ events/category/events/
Wendover Evening WI
Fri 7-Sun 9, Ashbrook/Castle Park
Tue 11, 7.30pm, St Anne's Hall
Who will win this year? Come cheer on your friends and neighbours!
Wendover Horticultural Society
Wed 12 & 26, 10am-12noon, Wen Christian Ctre Craft Group provides space in friendly company to work on any kind of craft
Events
Craft Group
Tree for Life Workshop with Lindengate
Darina Barrons Harman speaks about a project she's working on for a local museum. Visitors welcome, contact Sheila on 07743 133963.
Rotary Rocks presents Katy Hurt
13th - A Creative Evening on Portraits. Using information and tips from Mark Fennell. 27th - Paul Alcock with coastal scenes in oils. More details and costs on www.wendoverartclub.co.uk
Wendover Library Charity Golf Day
Fri 14-Sun 16, St Peter & St Paul, Gt Missenden
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Sat 15, 2.30pm, Wendover Memorial Hall
LEGACY FAIRS Antiques & Collectors Market Wendover Memorial Hall Thursday 20 October 9am-2pm (Trade 8am) For updates Tel: 07771920780 or email: peter.stevenspeter@aol.com Entrance by donation to Charity 2022 Season of Concerts We look forward to seeing you for the final concert of our 2022 season at St Mary’s Church at 7.30pm Detailed programme and tickets available online via www.wendover-music.org and from Just For further details or to buy over the phone, please call 01296 623435 2022WENDOVER MUSIC Concert tickets are £20 (Students £10) 8th October BBC Radio 3 broadcaster, jazz guru & bassist Alyn Shipton joins us with his jazz quartet We hope you have enjoyed the 2022 season of concerts as much as we have! We are already working on the programme for 2023 and will publish the dates and artists in Wendover News soon. Available in store from 20th October BEAUTIFUL GIFTS & DECORATIONS WITH COMPLIMENTARY GIFT WRAPPING No1 High Street • Wendover • T: 01296 623 150 Search for us on: www.numberonewendover.com NOW WENDOVERIN • Leaflets • Vinyl Banners • Letterheads • Business Cards • Posters • Building Plans • Copying Service • Brochures • Websites tel 01296 489998 email hello@freshdps.co.uk www freshdps.co uk Get Social With Us BBOWT Plant and Produce Market Sunday 9 October 11am to 1pm at College Lake HP23 5QG An assortment ForHANDBAGSofsale,£10-£12 Contact Roberta 01296 620546
Fri 14, 7pm, Wendover Memorial Hall
project. Please bring your own materials or just come to see what others are doing. All welcome. Coffee will be served at about 11am.
We meet monthly to discuss whatever we have been reading. No set books, just interesting conversation. Do come and join in. Please note that in November, (Saturday 19th) we will be discussing ‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald. All are welcome, whether they have read the book or not! This change of format is for November only.
Sat 15, 8pm, Limelight Theatre HP21 7RT
Acer Corner open for NGS
Thu 13, Whiteleaf Golf Club
The Wendover Society Harvest Supper
Science Festival
Sat 15, 10.30-11.30am, Wen Christian Centre
14-15 Oct 10am-4pm followed on Friday 14 by a Festival Reception and Talks. 16 Oct 11.30am4pm. Admission free. org.uk/Articles/640485/Science_Festival.aspxwww.missendenchurch.
Wed 12, 8pm, Anthony Hall, Aston Clinton “The Gardeners that made Stowe” with Sophie Thomas, Head Gardener.
Wendover Art Club
Aylesbury Vale Stitchers
Fundraiser for the Library. Book your team of four on fowlmembers@hotmail.com. Booking includes golf and lunch.
Country music with haunting blues vocals and
AC, B & DB Horticultural Society
Thu 13 & 27, 7.30pm, St Anne's Hall
Events
15-16 Oct, 2-5pm, 10 Manor Road, Wendover Come see a unique, Japanese-inspired garden and support the NGS. Dogs are welcome.
Following supper, the Committee will present the Society’s Forward Plan, reflecting issues facing the community. Tickets www.wendoversociety.org.uk
Sally-Anne Lloyd – Drawing with Thread.
Book Club
Thu 20, 8pm Broughton Junior School HP20 1NQ Melanie King asks "Can Onions Cure Headaches?" Details from aylesburycentrent@gmail.com.
A range of services and organisations will be there for residents of all ages to drop in and obtain information and advice.
BBOWT Talk
Tue 18, 7.45pm, Gt Missenden Memorial Hall 'Moths', with speaker Martin Harvey, admission £5 inc. refreshments and a raffle ticket. See page 12 for more information.
Quiz & Chips for Chilterns MS Centre
Tue 25, 2-5 pm, Haddenham Village Hall
RSPB Aylesbury Group
Free entry. www.bucksart.co.uk
10 mile circuit passing through the Ashridge Estate.
Limited tables available, 8 seats on each table. Book tickets on www.chilternsmscentre.org
Rotary Duck Races
Wed 19, 8pm, via Zoom
Sun 23
Weston Turville Historical Society
• Pace Christmas Gift Fair - 19 Nov, see p 21
Wendover Deanery, comprising the local Church of England parishes, is looking for someone to record and manage payments by parishes of their parish shares (quotas) most of which are paid by direct debit to the Oxford Diocese. Recording is by means of an excel spread sheet from diocesan information. The actions are:
Mon 17, Red Kite Pavilion, Aston Clinton
OnScreen
Fri 21, 7.30pm, Wendover Library Room
No entrance fee. Per person donation requested. Film details from the Library.
Grand St Emilion tasting. See also page 27.
• to monitor payments across the deanery (from data provided by the diocese) and prepare summary reports on a regular basis for the joint Deanery Chairs (clergy and lay) of those parishes that have fallen behind in their payments
Bucks Art Society Autumn Exhibition
Would you like to buy a duck? See page 16.
Dr Richard Hoggett, Heritage Consultant - "Bare Ruin’d Choirs: the archaeology of medieval monasteries." (preceded by the AGM at 7:35)
Events THE 11+CHOICEFINESTFORTUITION AT HIGHAYLESBURYSCHOOL OFSTED REGISTERED Qualified, Yearsholidayanddeliveringexperiencedhighlyteacherstermtimeintensivecoursesfor4and5.Tolearnmore, visit us at marieredmond.co.uk
The Aylesbury Centre National Trust
“Reservoir Tales” with Speaker Adrian Randall
Coming Soon - Save the Date!
Ivinghoe Beacon Trek for Pace
towering country rock guitars. Concert promoted by the Rotary Club of Aylesbury Hundreds (Charity No: 1033789). All net proceeds will go to the Queens Park Arts Centre (Charity No: 1092147). Tickets £16, www.queensparkarts.com
Health and Wellbeing Event
Mon 31, 7.30pm, Prebendal Hall Comm Ctre John Tyler with “The Beech Tree, Queen of the Forest.” https://group.rspb.org.uk/aylesbury/
• to make periodic communication with Parish Treasurers concerning adjustments based on diocesan requests
• to undertake such other work as the joint Chairs may from time to time request.
A free health & wellbeing day for anyone who has been affected by cancer. To book, please contact 01296 316954 or bht.cancersupportoutreach@ nhs.net
Sat 22-Sun 23, Buckingham Comm Ctre MK18 1RP
Details and sign up on products/chiltern-hills-ivinghoe-beaconhttps://getoutdoorsuk.org/ .
Featured artist this year is Wendover's Graham Jefford. Sat 22 10am-6pm, Sun 23 10am-4pm
Bucks Historical Association
Find the monsters! Free entry forms from J Brown Funeral Services, 23 High St, Wendover.
Sun 16, Heron Path
Wendover Monster Mash Halloween Trail
Fri 28, 8pm, Weston Turville Village Hall
Fri 28, 2-6pm
• The Lee Christmas Market - 12 Nov
• Tapathon with Rozelle School - 20 Nov
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Reasonable payment will be made for this, on a negotiated basis. Contact Gavin Oldham, lay chair of the deanery, at gdro@btconnect.com
Fri 21, 7.30pm, Wendover Memorial Hall
Fri 21, 8pm, Buckland Village Hall
• Chilterns MS Ctre Christmas Ball - 19 Nov
Cancer Health & Wellbeing Event
Aston Wine Club
If your business wants further training in dementia, please email Wendover Dementia Support on wendoverds@gmail.com
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Wendover shops and cafés are supporting people living with dementia
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The best way to help people with dementia is to give them time, be patient and help them feel at ease. It helps to introduce yourself and explain that you are there to help everyone find what they want and pay at the checkout. Try not to appear in a hurry, bombard them with questions or make them feel inadequate. Instead help them to relax and listen carefully so you can give the specific help they need. They may have
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Some Wendover businesses received dementia training from Wendover Dementia Action Alliance before the pandemic, so people living with dementia usually get help when they are shopping or having a coffee in Wendover. Only a few people with dementia wear badges or carry Helpcards, so Wendover businesses are trained to think of dementia if someone seems bewildered, lost or in difficulty.
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If you would like to help us “Do what’s right for Wendover,” have a look at our website whs2.org where you’ll find details of what we’re doing. If you need further help, want to join us, or have ideas or suggestions that would mitigate the community impact, then get in touch at enquiries@whs2.org.
If you’re interested in the history of the 13 year saga of Wendover and HS2, we’ve created a new section on our website whs2.org/history.htm that provides the key decision dates, with links to the reports and videos documenting what went on.
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HS2 Planning Submission for the Green Tunnel and North Cutting HS2 have now submitted the design for the Green Tunnel and North Cutting to Bucks Council for approval. You can read the Noise Demonstration Report at https:// whs2.org/HS2WGT.pdf and other related documents are available on the Bucks Council planning portal. HS2/EKFB have put forward a design for north Wendover where the cutting noise protection is provided only by earthworks. This still leaves 228 homes exposed to excess noise. An improvement for 78 homes is largely due to changes in the train specification. EKFB have considered a number of noise barrier solutions, but have rejected these on the grounds that they do not consider the relevant HS2 noise requirement (backed up by an Undertaking and Assurance) to be sufficiently important! They also quote the visual impact of barriers, even though a (for example) 5m barrier along the bottom of a 10m cutting is invisible from almost everywhere. Needless to say, WHS2 plans to campaign vigorously for a better solution.
At Bacombe Lane work has started so as to extend the Site Access Road over to Ellesborough Road (photo above right). This is one of the last sections of the road to be built, which will enable workers and materials
Main Works getting closer Installation of more sections of the Small Dean conveyor are excavationconsiderableTherecontinuing.hasbeen
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As ever, the first port of call for issues you need to report is the HS2 Helpdesk which is available 24 hours a day on 08081 434 434.
The plans for the Small Dean section (between Rocky Lane and Ellesborough Road) are now expected next month.
to get to the various worksites without using public roads. Hundreds of lorry loads of hardcore have been used to build the roads, and we hope the number of HGV trucks on the A413 will start to reduce very soon.
Doing what’s right for Wendover See whs2.org
If you contact them it’s worth getting a case reference number to ensure that your issue is logged, which also assists us if you need our help in getting things resolved.
The valley at Grove Farm is being levelled out to form the “Haul Road” north towards Wendover, on what will become the Small Dean Embankment. Photos below show Grove Farm as it is now (top) and earlier this year
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drop-in sessions for secondary school students and a book group and we’ll be adding more throughout the coming months. We’ll welcome authors regularly to Wendover and will share the news of our first event in October soon.
you the best new fiction and non fiction, children’s and young adult literature, music and nature writing as well as much more. Personal recommendations and an excellent ordering service will be central to what we do, so if you need something, just let us know.
Dr Lynda Raybould and Dr Tracy Johnson offer a range of competitively priced treatments including general family dentistry, hygienist appointments and cosmetic work such as whitening and Smilelign orthodontics. We work holistically with you, to give you a healthy mouth.
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For all your building requirements from patios and driveways to alterations and extensions Building locally for 25 years Please call 01296 582215 Dr Lynda Raybould and Dr Tracy Johnson welcome new and existing patients
We’re delighted to announce Real Magic Books will open at the heart of Wendover High Street on Friday 30 September
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Don’t forget to register for email updates on the HS2 website which gives you a choice of how you would like to receive information from us. To find out more, visit your community website www.hs2.org.uk/in-your-area/at.
If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
As shown in the image right, the Ellesborough Road diversion is being constructed to the rear of the properties at the north-eastern end of the road just before the bridge over the bypass and Chiltern Rail line. The diversion will run from the access track to the former cricket pitch, behind the houses and will re-join
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Ellesborough Road will be open for the duration of the project although we may need short duration closures from time to time. At the end of the project the temporary diversion will be removed, and the old alignment reinstated.
Ellesborough Road approximately 350m to the Dueeast.
Work on the construction of the temporary diversion of Ellesborough Road has commenced now that the property demolition has been completed. The purpose of the diversion is to enable us to construct the Wendover Green Tunnel and our internal site access roads without impacting road traffic. The temporary diversion includes a bridge which will carry road traffic over the construction site which not only enables us to eliminate thousands of vehicle movements from the public road network but also allows us to construct the tunnel without inconveniencing the public.
HS2 in Wendover – Ellesborough Road Temporary Diversion Update
Wendover Swimming Pool is a volunteer-run pool offering Lane Swimming and Family Splash sessions. Please book online before you come to the Pool, as numbers are limited. Please check our Facebook page for information and updates before you come. The Wendover Swimming Pool is easy to get to - it’s in the middle of the schools campus on Wharf Road. Our social media team posts variations to normal opening hours on our Facebook page. Want to volunteer? Email trustees@wendoverswimming.org Established in Wendover for nearly 20 years – we are here to provide you with the best service and choice of local properties Wendover Carpets & Flooring Local family business with 30 years experience Carpets and vinyls professionally supplied and fi�ed at competitive prices Samples brought to your home Call Mark for a friendly service 0129607912485919625716 Wendovercarpets@gmail.com CHILTERN FOOT HEALTH SERVICES Ian Phipps MCFHP MAFHP Foot Health Practitioner (Wendover - based) Home visits - 01296 623851 Surgery at the Belmore Centre 01296 612361 Registered member of the British Association of Foot Health Professionals carpentryGrace & building gcb Tel: 01494 482787 Mob: 07725 328 049 Email: grace.gcb@outlook.com All aspects of carpentry and building work undertaken A friendly, reliable and trustworthy service Peter Bird Garden Design call Peter on 01296 622790 www.peterbirddesign.co.uk RHS Medal Winning Designer offering an individual and creative design, construction and planting service
to the topography of the land and the height differences, the works currently being undertaken are to construct an embankment to provide a level platform onto which the road will be constructed. We expect the diversion road to be open in early 2023 at which point the current road alignment will be closed.
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Our winter opening times from 1 October, are: Wednesdays 1.30 – 3.30pm & Saturdays 1 – 4pm
For full details on our programmes, events and how you can support us, please go to: www.lindengate.org.uk
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As we head into winter, many of us will start to think of Christmas, hoping we may be more organised than in previous years!
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We are all experiencing the effects of the rising cost of living in our every day lives, but you can still support Lindengate by doing your Christmas shopping through websites such as AmazonSmile, GiveAsYouLive and EasyFundraising. All these sites donate a small percentage to Lindengate, at no extra cost to
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We have fabulous Christmas Wreath workshops that would make a great gift, or get together with some friends and come and have some fun in our Yurt this December, with our expert florists guiding you to make a unique wreath to hang in your home this Christmas. Full details and dates can be found here christmas-wreath-workshops/www.lindengate.org.uk/event/ Advert p 5.
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The results were as follows (winners in photo):
After all this we had fabulous Bar B Q from Kings Farm and chatted the night away. Thanks to our tennis chair for organising the competition and our social committee for all the food, marquee and extras.
Ready for a live, indoor talk? come to Gt Missenden Memorial Centre on Tuesday October 18 at 7.45pm (doors open for coffee and conversation at 7pm). Subject 'Moths', speaker Martin Harvey, admission £5 inc. refreshments and a raffle ticket. More events including Learning sessions for adults and youngsters at College Lake are listed at bbowt.org.uk/events. For the Chilterns Group September newsletter please email richardbirch60@yahoo.com
Men's Doubles Plate - Rich Fogden/Dillon Sellors bt Hans Duidu/Nick Sturley
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Men's singlesRichard Ephick bt Tom Hodge Men's PlateNick Sturley bt Rich Fogden Women’s singles - Jo Hodge bt Nicky Cliffe Women’s Plate - Sarah Howard bt Anna Taylor Ephick Men’s Doubles – Ed Hart/Kevin Clarke bt Ben Streatfield/Andrew Heaton
At our monthly meeting we have invited Dr Sandy Primrose, who is speaking on Low maintenance gardening and Performance 6 October at our usual time of 2.30 at St Anne’s Hall.
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The lack of moisture this summer means the leaves are turning and falling early. Reserves like Dancersend, Finemere and Rushbeds Wood are nearby, open to all and easily located on the BBOWT website or in your handbook if you are a member. This is also a good time for joining a conservation work party . Email volunteering@bbowt.org.uk to be guided to your nearest one.
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The annual needle match between the Ladies and Gentlemen took place at the end of August. It is always well supported and this year was no exception with 56 players on 7 rinks and even a few reserves. Unfortunately the Ladies were a few players short and several Gentlemen suddenly found they had changed sex. I suppose that is unremarkable in this day and age but they found their feminine side and blended in so well that it was hard to notice the difference. They were excused having to wear a dress as most ladies wear trousers these days. Despite the Ladies being given a three shot start, those ungallant Gentlemen still won
Women’s Doubles - Nicky Cliffe/Ana Sellors bt Shelia Digby/Rachel Watts Women’s Doubles Plate - Helen Harrison/ Sabina Dye bt Kristin Francis/Yvonne Bone Mixed Doubles - Nick Reed/Katie Banfield bt Ed Hart/Ana Sellors Mixed Doubles Plate - Helen Harrison/Hans Duidu bt Sarah Howard/Garry Howard
The Club, which meets at Halton Village Hall on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, will be busy preparing for their upcoming exhibition and fair this month. If you are interested in seeing what we do, the exhibition is being held on Saturday 8 October, at Wilstone Village Hall, in Wilstone near Tring. The exhibition opens at 11.30am and includes displays of our projects over the last two years, plus sales tables (one supporting Cancer Research). There will also be a raffle, tombola and refreshments. The different displays range from a mini village hall "Bake-Off" competition, houses in different scales and Christmas card dioramas to zoo enclosures and scenes set "inside" a book! If you would like any more information, contact Diane on 07899090399.
It will be interesting to see what plants are available and to plan accordingly.
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Autumn colours will be short lived so make the most of it at a BBOWT reserve.
Performance plants are those which give throughout the year in different ways, beautiful or unusual flowers, berries, leaves or bare branches, at different times of year.
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So it is now time to shake the spiders out of our indoor mats and look forward to the new season.
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We currently have 3 vacancies at District level. These roles do not require the weekly commitment and are support roles within the District:
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And so on to our Finals day when the winners of various matches throughout the year enjoy a final shootout. As some players were in more than one final it has to be spread over two days but it all worked out in the end and the various awards found their rightful owners for another year. And what a strange year it has been. Despite Covid our numbers remain good, in fact we have gained several new members who are playing disconcertingly well. Some of us old hands are looking anxiously over our shoulders.
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Wendover Cricket Club’s 1st XI have won only their second title and the first since 1996 when they won the Mid Bucks League Division 1. The 1st team won the division a week early and ended 56 points clear of the runners up; 14 matches were won and only 2 lost. The team was captained by Jon Green and the leading run scorers were Ben Pope (496), George Robinson (448) and Matt Robinson (294); leading wicket-takers were George Robinson (26), Jon Green (23), Thomas Duff (21) and Jonathan Seabrook (24) who is the only player who also featured in the 1996 title-winning team.
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Wendover Scout Group is part of the Vale of Aylesbury District Scouts, which covers Stoke Mandeville, Wendover, Halton, Aston Clinton, Ivinghoe & Pitstone, Cheddington and Wing. The District team supports the work of the groups and the District Executive the governance of the groups.
District Network Leader - Scouting's 5th Section is for 18-25 year olds. This is a selfled section and the leader's role is really all about keeping an eye and making sure the young adults operate in a safe way and in line with Scout rules. The Network is a great way to keep young adults connected to Scouting and hopefully bring through a few leaders of the future.
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District Explorer Leader - Our 14-18 year section continues to grow across the District with around 120 young people across 6 units. This role oversees the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Young Leader training scheme. Again it's all about supporting the leaders running these units and coordinating amazing adventurous activities with the leadership teams.
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Space heating, the way we heat our homes, is one of the most carbon-intense parts of our overall energy use, and one which uses the most energy proportionally. As a result, it’s a key area where we could make big strides in reducing our impact on the planet through carbon emissions – but because heating is essential in cold weather, it might seem the most impossible to reduce without increasing our discomfort.
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However, many of the assumptions we make about our gas heating systems are wrong, created in a world where gas was cheap and mistakes in installation or poor building design didn’t matter. Now, thanks to campaigns by planet-friendly professionals in the heating industry, we know that there are simple things we can do to reduce energy just by using our existing systems better. But what are these?
heating thermostat down a degree or two. But what if you can’t stand your house being below 20 degrees? Well, you can retrofit thermostatic radiator valves to pretty much any radiator – so you can choose a Resideo or Tado fitting and controls and create heat zones to heat the spaces you use when you need them.
If you have a combi-boiler, you can do even more. Most plumbers don’t tell you that modern condensing boilers do not actually condense when they heat water for your radiators above 60 degrees. Most plumbers will install a new gas boiler and leave it with a flow temperature of 80 degrees. This is wasteful and too high for the boiler to reclaim any of the waste heat it should be reusing in order to save energy. Get yours turned down to 60 degrees, and you’ll see savings of up to 10%. Find out how to make your heating more efficient at www. theheatinghub.co.uk
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Refreshments will be served - cakes and cold drinks. There will also be a fun raffle. Profits will be divided between Rotary supported charities including Wendover Dementia Support and Chiltern Foodbank
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Rotary in Wendover and District is delighted to be organising another Duck Race along Heron Path. This year's date is Sunday 16 October, whatever the weather!
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The number of your duck can be purchased from J Brown Funeral Services at 23 High Street, Wendover, or any member of the Rotary Club of Wendover & District.
Ducks for the Business Race will cost £15. There is a discount to £10 if you bought a duck last year. That offer applies again this year. Business Ducks are double the size of those competing in the classic duck race and each business will be invited to decorate their duck as they see fit (using environmentally friendly paints etc).
Rotary in Wendover & District needs volunteers to ensure that Santa can visit as many local roads as possible. If you would like to help out this year, please come to the duck race to discuss the opportunities or email cheryl@monkeypuzzlehighwycombe. co.uk.
The classic duck race (£2 per duck) is up to 400 small ducks propelled by the current from Heron Path Cottage towards Chapel Lane culvert and three winners announced.
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out how to get in touch and get involved, visit the charity’s website and social media. See advert page 15.
As development spirals, nature disappears and the impacts of climate change affect us all, the Chiltern Society relies on local people; its members and volunteers, to ensure it can tackle these challenges now and for years to
The Chiltern Society’s Amanda Barnicoat is managing the pilot. "We know there is a
wealth of expertise, passion and goodwill, she says, "but groups often work in isolation or without means to progress. We hope this project will coordinate and join up local efforts, offering support to help create a model of local ownership that can be rolled out to other areas."
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A local charity is calling out to local nature lovers to tell them about their Wendover conservation efforts.
The new Community Wildbelt project will mean that - collectively – residents can make a greater difference and create the connected network of spaces that nature so desperately needs to recover.
The Community Wildbelt project joins the Chiltern Society’s existing ‘roving’ conservation teams that work on nature projects, including the charity’s own Cobblers Pits reserve near Aston Clinton (photo).
For almost 60 years, the Chiltern Society have been restoring and protecting green and blue spaces across the Chilterns. With a lack of centralised resource and coordination to support nature projects, the role of local charities, communities, groups, and landowners is increasingly critical. The charity wants to hear from people from Wendover to Tring to join a pilot partnership that will help inspire, connect and propel projects to have even greater impact.
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The last concert of the 2022 Season of Wendover Music will be a performance Jazz From Then ’Til Now by the Alyn Shipton Jazz Quartet on Saturday 8 October at 7:30 pm in St Mary's Church, Wendover HP22 6NL. Doors open at 6:50pm. Alyn is the well known presenter of BBC Radio 3's Jazz Record Requests
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This versatile small group plays a wide range of jazz, from pieces that nod to the classic era of Louis Armstrong or Bix Beiderbecke, via Duke Ellington's compositions, through to the modern jazz revolution of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie and beyond. Broadcaster and bassist Alyn Shipton formed the quartet in late 2016. The group's trumpeter Ian Smith
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played with Alyn in the much-loved big band Vile Bodies, and latterly they have worked together in the Buck Clayton Legacy Band, keeping alive his repertoire. Saxophonist Olly Wilby is dazzlingly proficient in a variety of styles, often appearing with Ray Gelato’s Giants of Jive and in the vintage jazz big band, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra.
Guitarist Jez Cook first played the style of jazz associated with Django Reinhardt, and he still works with the violinist Ben Holder, keeping this ‘Hot Club’ music alive. Ian Smith’s encyclopaedic knowledge of ballads and Alyn’s close connection with many giants of American jazz brings variety into the repertoire, while Jez Cook explores such Reinhardt classics as Nuages.
Tickets (£20) https://www.wendover-music. org/ or JUST at 11 High Street, Wendover.
On the last Friday of the month (except December) The Hospice of St Francis hosts a Coffee Morning in the Hospice Bistro and a Craft Fayre in the Acorn Suite. The next event is Friday 30 September. Pop along for a coffee and a chat to find out more about the Hospice and the work that they do. All proceeds from the Craft Fayre go to the Hospice. Contact: Reception on 01442 869550 to book your place. Find out more here: www.stfrancis.org. uk/CoffeeMornings
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Join the Hospice for their second Classic Car Show Sunday 25 September in their exclusive Event Field in Dudswell, Tring Road, near Berkhamsted, HP4 3TA! This event will feature a range of impressive cars each lovingly cared for with their own personal history. There will also be a range of market stalls, refreshments, and family activities available with free onsite parking. All proceeds help to support the work of The Hospice of St Francis. Buy your tickets via the Hospice website: www.stfrancis.org.uk/ ClassicCars
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I have raised this because BC treat those paying CT other than by D/D or S/O differently and many of the less well off are in this position. Some of the less well off will be in the minority who will be affected.
I hope the above is clear.
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The Transport Secretary has announced the Government will provide up to £60 million from January to March next year, to help bus operators to cap single adult fares at £2 per journey.
“We know people will be feeling the pressure of rising costs this winter, and so we have been working hard this summer to provide practical concrete help that will lower daily expenditure.”
The funding to keep fares down follows the Government’s announcement of £130 million last month to protect vital bus routes and services across the country, which those on lower-incomes in particular rely on.
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even reach almost £6 for a single journey in rural areas. The new cap means passengers in those areas could save more than £60 a month if they took four single trips a week.
“This £60 million boost will mean everyone can affordably get to work, education, the shops and doctor’s appointments.
Buckinghamshire residents are being asked to highlight their concerns about crime in their local area as part of the Safer Bucks Community Safety survey.
On page 15 of the September issue of Wendover News there is reference to BC upgrading its revenue and benefits system.
4. At the end of the period (from 28.10.22) you will be able to ring up/check online that your CT account is up to date and/or BC have received your communication on any other revenue and benefits matters, and discuss this with BC. From 28.10.22 BC will start again to issue reminders or take enforcement action.
The Government will continue to work closely with bus operators and local authorities and consider future support to help passengers continue accessing reliable and affordable bus services after March.
Wendover Scarecrow Trail continues until 8am on 3 October. If you haven't had time to visit the scarecrows yet, don't forget to collect your map and form (£3) from the Rennie Grove Hospice Shop at 5, High Street, Wendover HP22 6DU. There is also a Quiz Night with Fish & Chips on Friday 7 October at 7.30pm, tickets £15 from the Rennie Grove Hospice Shop, High St, Wendover.
3. However, during the period highlighted at (1), BC staff will not be able to check your communication has been received or payment has been made, as a consequence of the work on the upgrade being undertaken. As a result they will not
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Millions across England will save money through a new £2 cap on single bus journeys from January to March, backed by up to £60 million to ensure affordable transport across the country.
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£2 bus fare cap across England to save passengers money
The new initiative follows the allocation of more than £2bn to support bus services in England through the pandemic and a commitment to fund improved services, new bus priority measures and new electric or hydrogen buses as part of “Bus Back Better,” the ambitious national bus strategy, published last year.
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The residents of Holland Close (and Vine Trees) are very grateful to Michael Wattam who has made sure that they maintained their beauty throughout the long hot summer.
Bus fares vary across different parts of the country and between bus operators, and can
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be sending out reminders, or chasing up CT arrears during this period.
1. As a benefits claimant or CT payer or for any other benefits or revenue related purpose, you should continue to notify BC of, for example, a change of circumstances (benefits or CT) or make payment of CT (by regular payments by phone for example other than D/D or S/O), or for any other purpose during the period from 22.9.22 to 27.10.22.
I have raised a complaint with BC (upheld) about this different treatment earlier in the year.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps (sic) said: “Buses are by far and away the most used form of public transport, so ensuring that almost all bus journeys are no more than £2 will assist passengers over the winter months and provide direct help to thousands of households across the country.
The average single fare for a three-mile journey is estimated at over £2.80, meaning that the new fare will save passengers almost 30% of the price every time they travel.
The move will help passengers with travel costs for work, education, shopping and medical treatments over the winter months while they are facing pressures from the rising cost of living.
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This survey aims to find out what community safety matters concern local residents. It is quick and easy to complete and this year all those who complete the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win one of three £100 shopping vouchers.
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“Pleaseconsidered.dotakea few minutes to have your say – it will really help Safer Bucks focus its efforts to reduce these issues that matter most to local people.”
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busy summer holiday with Project Engage activities and topped it all off with a Summer Festival on Thursday 1 September. A great time was had by all.
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The survey is open until Sunday 16 October The results of the survey will be analysed and taken to the Safer Bucks Partnership to agree any actions. A summary of the survey results will be included in the winter Community Safety Newsletter.
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Buckinghamshire Council Form LA18 (09/13) This Notice must be completed on the day after which the application is made and must be exhibited on a conspicuous part of the premises where it can easily be seen and read by persons in the street even when the premises is closed. The notice must be kept exhibited for not less than 28 days.
The results of the survey will be combined with an analysis of all crimes that happen in the county to help Safer Bucks set priorities for the year.
Arif Hussain, Deputy Cabinet Member for Community Safety, said: “This survey is an opportunity for everyone who lives or works in the county to highlight their concerns about crime, antisocial behaviour, and drugs and alcohol issues. There is also an opportunity to add additional comments that people feel need to be
By supporting the Christmas Gift Fair, you will not only have the opportunity to wrap your Christmas shopping up early, but you will also be helping to provide life changing support to the children and young people who access Pace services.
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Interested parties or responsible authorities wishing to oppose the application must give notice in writing to: Licensing Services Manager, The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF or email licensing.av@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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Fun at Ashbrook (Castle Park) before the new school term began. Photo Ben Hinsby and Wendover Youth Centre
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antisocial behaviour, and drugs and alcohol issues. Every year the partnership looks at community safety issues in the county. As part of this process, everyone living or working in Buckinghamshire is invited to take part in the survey.
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Earlier this year, Wendover Celebrates was postponed to 5 November, and the venue changed to Ashbrook Park. Please see below the application for a licence for live music and sale of alcohol during the event.
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A beautiful selection of gifts from some fabulous businesses including Christmas decorations, jewellery, food, homeware, skincare and more… Entrance £3 / Concessions £1.50. Free Parking.
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The Queen visited the Aylesbury area several times during her 70 years on the throne: in 1962 as part of a celebration of the 10th anniversary of her accession, in 1969 to open Stoke Mandeville stadium, and then in 2002 to mark her golden jubilee. The affection that we felt for her in Buckinghamshire was vividly demonstrated just a few months ago during the platinum jubilee celebrations – it was a pleasure to join Wendover residents for your picnic at Witchell Meadow when so many came together, from the youngest child to the most senior citizen, to demonstrate gratitude and appreciation for the commitment and duty shown throughout the Queen’s incredible reign.
The death of the Queen was followed by the accession of His Majesty Charles III as our new King and I was very pleased to attend the reading of the Proclamation of the Accession in Wendover. His Majesty’s first address to his people set out his determination to follow his mother’s example of lifelong service, committing to endeavour to serve with loyalty, respect and love. It was a heartfelt and sincere message, and I am sure you join me in wishing him every strength in fulfilling his heavy responsibilities.
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The death of Her late Majesty The Queen has profoundly touched us all. Although she was 96 years old, when that desperately sad moment came it was still a shock, because it had almost felt that she would always be there. It was a privilege to be able to pay tribute to the Queen in the House of Commons on behalf of all my constituents. As I said in Parliament, her tireless dedication and unwavering service are unparalleled and will never be forgotten.
God save the King.
Many MPs had been fortunate to meet the Queen, and they had wonderful stories to tell, frequently referring to her sense of humour and the twinkle in her eye. My own memories of Her Majesty are, I suspect, similar to those of the vast majority of the public: I never met her, yet she was somehow very much in our lives. I remember making a scrapbook on the Royal Family for a Cub Scout badge, a village tea party for the silver jubilee, seeing the Queen on the royal barge during the diamond jubilee flotilla. They are snatched glimpses and modest memories, yet there is still an incredible sense of sorrow that she is gone.
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During this week we encourage Wendover and the surrounding community to donate food to the Foodbank. Any donations are extremely appreciated and will go towards creating a food box for an individual or family who needs it.
Over the last three years, Wendover Youth Centre, Churches Together in Wendover and Wendover Parish Council have united with the Wendover Foodbank to organise five foodbank donation weeks since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020.
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Since then, the demand for the foodbank in the Wendover and Chiltern areas has continued to increase, due to the rise in energy bills and inflation. Wendover has become a net "importer" compared to previously having more food than we distributed. The number of distributions that are happening in Wendover is increasing each year. There are local people struggling due to the current climate and needing support with food supplies.
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Mark Ormerod, Chair of Buckinghamshire VCSE Partnership Board and CEO of Leap added: “I believe partnership and collaboration is critical to address the most stubborn inequalities and challenges facing society today. The Buckinghamshire Data Exchange will enable key organisations across Buckinghamshire to distribute and share their intelligence, and collectively we can work on new solutions to address perennial problems.”
“We are very proud to be supporting the Chilterns MS Centre, and look forward to a long and successful partnership,” said Max
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will continue to develop and will be regularly updated as more data becomes available. Charities, community organisations and anyone with an interest in Buckinghamshire can visit the website and sign up for updates.
role as funder, project partner and contributor of data. We believe that through sharing our data we can help make grant-making and service delivery in the county even more effective and joined up. Through the process of gathering and publishing our data we can better understand ourselves and where we need to focus. That’s why we’re passionate about supporting more organisations to join the Bucks Data Exchange community.”
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The Chilterns MS Centre has formed a new partnership with Harpers Estate Agent in Wendover to help improve the lives of people in the local community with MS and Parkinson’s Disease.
The Bucks Data Exchange is a collaborative project between Buckinghamshire Council, the Rothschild Foundation, Leap, Heart of Bucks, Buckinghamshire’s Local Enterprise Partnership, Thames Valley’s Office for the Police & Crime Commissioner and the Bucks VCSE (Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise) Partnership Board. The website has been built by the Aylesbury-based agency, Framework Digital.
is a really exciting partnership for the Chilterns MS Centre, not just for the
The formation of the partnership will lead to Harpers donating at least £100 to the Wendover-based charity for every instruction they receive from September to December at their Wendover office, rising to £200 if the person mentions the Chilterns MS
is also about awareness raising and helping to promote the Centre across the community so that many more people can benefit from the treatments and services it has to offer, services that are free of charge but go beyond what the NHS can
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A new website launched in September brings together a vast range of insightful and in-depth information and data on Buckinghamshire, its people and places, all in one handy location.
Ellie Stout, Head of Grants at Rothschild Foundation, who have provided funding for the project commented: “The Rothschild Foundation is proud to be supporting the Buckinghamshire Data Exchange through our
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valuable fundraising opportunity,” said Stella Kubale, Head of Fundraising at the Chilterns MS Centre. “It will also help get our name and our services more widely known in the local community and could lead to us supporting more people.”
From population figures to broadband speeds and life expectancy to crime rates, the website
The Chilterns MS Centre provides treatments and services to people with multiple sclerosis, empowering them to live healthier and happier lives. More recently they have begun a pilot programme to open their services to people with other neurological conditions, starting with Parkinson’s Disease.
Rogers, Associate Director at Harpers. “The work they do is fabulous, and we are pleased to be able to play a part in
Steve Bowles, Cabinet Member for Communities said: “I am very excited to see the culmination of many, many months of hard work across all the different partner organisations, manifest itself into this oneof-a-kind website. It is a one-stop-shop for anything you ever wanted to know about Buckinghamshire and I’m sure it will become invaluable to many people but most significantly, to our local charities and community organisations in terms of planning their work and targeting their efforts where they are needed most.”
the Centre is priceless and I don’t know what I’d do without it,” said Pete Cella, member of the Chilterns MS Centre. “I just couldn’t get the support I do anywhere else. I’m here most days and it is a lifeline.”
The website is open for anyone to access but it will provide unprecedented opportunity for the voluntary and community sector to access robust data on the needs of local people in order to help them make strategic decisions and target resources.
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On Sunday 28 August, Chair of the Trustees of Wendover Community Library, Philip Mitchell, presented King & Queen Pub Landlord, Pete Donne, with a framed copy of the winning photo Wendover Canal in Autumn to display for all to admire and enjoy. Pete gave Jonathan Rogers, the photographer, a meal voucher. Jonathan is a keen local nature photographer who waits for the right moment to capture the carefully curated subject. The runner up was Paul Roberts with a fast and furious Mandarin Duck; Phil Mitchell's Coombe Hill in Winter was a worthy third.
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Many thanks to the talented local photographers who submitted over 100 examples of their work to the annual Wendover Community Library Photography and Calendar Competition. Thirty photos were selected by the Committee and displayed in the Library during three weeks in August so that members of the public could choose their favourite. The FOWL Committee then chose from all photos to produce the Friends of Wendover Library 2023 Calendar, each photo representing one month. It will be on sale in the Community Library in early October, cost £7.50. A perfect gift for friends and family who love Wendover. All profits will support Wendover Community Library.
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Waddesdon Manor are leading on a schools programme for this project and will create a schools resource inspired by the objects chosen by our Community Curators, as well as hosting a schools event on site.
features work by one of the county’s best-known landscape artists, Brian Bennett (below in his studio in 2021), who demonstrates an intimate knowledge
of our local landscape. Brian Bennett, now in his 95th year, was born in Olney, Bucks and has devoted much of his life to painting scenes in the Chilterns. His oil paintings capture his love of the landscape through the changing seasons and the wildflowers and plants which make such a contribution to its beauty. He was Head of Art at Berkhamsted School for 30 years until, in 1987, he was elected President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. Around 30 of Brian Bennett’s works will be on display and these will be for sale.
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Oncoming Storm, one of the paintings available to purchase at the exhibition
In September, we hosted an online Panel Discussion exploring the legacy since 2012. This event will help to shape our thinking about an Access Manifesto for cultural venues in Bucks.
This is a chance to see a selection of Paralympic objects that have not been on display before, including: the Tokyo 2020 Torch, a Paralympic Athlete’s shirt designed by Stella McCartney for 2012, the Swaypole
Dress and Gravity Corset from the 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony, lion and futuristic mascots and Chris Hallam’s Racing Wheelchair, among others. These items will be on display at venues across the County and via our virtual gallery.
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like pledging to pick up litter, planting a tree, or cutting pollution by reducing car travel. There will also be activities in the exhibition for children to enjoy whilst looking at the Beautifulpictures.
To find out more about the exhibition and events, to view our virtual gallery and to book a place for the Panel Discussion, please visit: buckinghamshireculture.orgonWe-Buildbuckinghamshireculture.org/Together-opportunitiesinformationorg/Together-We-Buildwww.buckinghamshireculture..Forfurtherabouttheprojectandtoseeallastheyarisepleasesee:www.and#TogetherWeBuildBuckssocialmedia,orcontactLallie:Lallie@
The Together We Build exhibition and events programme runs until 4th November at cultural venues across Bucks. 12 venues that have chosen to take part, will celebrate our County’s Paralympic heritage by displaying objects chosen by disabled Community Curators, and running events inspired by the Paralympic story.
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Landscapes by Brian Bennett at 95 and scenes from the museum’s art collection 17 September – 5 November 2022
To accompany Brian Bennett’s paintings, there will be a selection of landscapes from the museum’s collection from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, including work by John Piper and John Nash.
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Buckinghamshire Culture is leading this project. Project partners include those who hold Paralympic collections: Buckinghamshire Archives, Discover Bucks Museum, National Paralympic Heritage Trust and Waddesdon. And those who will host objects, displays and events for our exhibition: Amersham Museum, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Bekonscot, Chiltern Open Air Museum, Discover Bucks Museum, The Elgiva, Marlow Library, Milton’s Cottage, Queens Park Arts Centre and Waddesdon
This autumn Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury is celebrating the Buckinghamshire countryside with a new art exhibition called Beautiful Bucks which opened on Saturday 17
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Visitors to the exhibition will be able to share their own favourite ‘Beautiful Bucks’ places and also make a personal pledge to keep Bucks beautiful. This could be things
Our project celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the London 2012 Paralympics, honouring the work of Dr Guttmann and the heritage and stories linked to this amazing event. We are extremely proud to be working with a group of passionate Community Curators, who are bringing their voices to the project and sharing their stories too.
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The evening begins with a welcome glass of wine and moves onto the tasting starting with four white wines, possibly with a glass of something sparkling. We take a break for a light supper of cheese & biscuits accompanied by another glass of wine and then on with tasting four red wines.
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Having at last been released from Covid restrictions, we’ve enjoyed tastings of Rhone, Sicilian, Portuguese, South African wines, not to mention local wines from a vineyard in Watlington. All our tastings are fun, lively interactive affairs, and we’re looking forward to the following tastings:
The joy of being a member is that there is the opportunity to taste wines from different regions which might not normally be on
The Aston Wine Club has grown from a few friends getting together to enjoy and learn about wine to a Club of over 70 Members. We meet monthly at Buckland Village Hall to socialize, sip and enjoy finding out about wines from all over the world.
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During his first full week in command, Group Captain Garwood met personnel throughout the Station. In his address to the Station, he said: “I am genuinely excited to be here at Royal Air Force Halton, to play my part, and contribute to our continued success. I can already sense the importance of everything we do, and how the Service relies on us and our supported units.”
Group Captain Garwood joined the Royal Air Force direct from school in January 1992, largely thanks to the Air Training Corps and a Sixth Form Scholarship. Following commissioning and professional training he spent his formative years in Royal Air Force Regiment squadron appointments in the Falklands, Germany, London and North Yorkshire. He has a wealth of experience, the majority of which has been on frontline flying stations overlaid with operations, training and staff duties.
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In August, RAF Halton welcomed their new Station Commander Group Captain Garwood.
On 15 August the RAF’s Central Training School (located at RAF Halton) welcomed Group Captain Dave Melmoth as its fourth Commandant. Having completed his Training Officer course at RAF Halton in 2002, and worked on the Station 2014-16 and 201820, he is delighted to return to command the Central Training School. Responsible for RAF Ground Training analysis, training design/delivery enhancement, and assurance, he will also undertake the role of Head of Training Specialisation – providing future direction for the RAF’s cadre of Training Officers and Physical Training Instructors. He said: “I’m thrilled to be back at RAF Halton to lead the Central Training School in our enduring endeavour to continuously improve RAF Training and I look forward to shaping things to deliver the Next Generation Air Force for Defence.”
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On 8 October 1952, Terry caught the 8:01 steam train from Watford to Harrow, his regular school journey. As a 12 year old, his favourite trick was to open the carriage door and leap onto the platform before the train stopped. This athletic practice may have saved his life that day. In 2007, Terry commented on a website as a witness to a terrible accident: https://tinyurl. com/33avd8tw, "Just as I was getting to the steps to the footbridge there was a great explosion of noise and as I looked round and to my horror I saw the carriages rising up from the ground and also saw a lady disappear beneath them. I then ran up the steps at great speed and along the footbridge which fell away behind me as I reached the concrete steps out of the station." Full details at Tennishttps://tinyurl.com/2tcykn3bwasTerry'sfavouritesport, following
Terry and Jean had successfully raised their children, Andy and Julie, and looked forward to an enjoyable retirement. This was cut short when Jean died in 2004. Terry was devastated and threw himself into organising fund raising tennis tournaments at Halton. Eventually he raised over £7K for Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity which had helped all members of the family so much at this tragic time.
in his father's footsteps. He met Jean at Harrow Tennis Club in January 1962 and by March they were married - in those days there was a tax benefit in marrying before
the start of a new tax year and Terry was an accountant!
They moved to Tring for his work. Terry's prowess at Tring Tennis Club was legendary and helped improve the Club. He became a founder member of Aylesbury Tennis Club. One day they couldn't play as it was raining. He asked where were the squash courts? There were none so he and two others raised funds to build one. Squash took off throughout the County.
including with Watford football players. Terry didn't enjoy being beaten by younger tennis players so he decided to learn to play golf at Weston Turville and progressed until his handicap was low enough to join Ellesborough Golf Club where he played until he was 61. A move to Wendover in 1992 was logical. Technology was changing the way of work so Terry sold his business to Ladbrokes in 2001. He discovered that Halton Tennis Centre welcomed senior players and he was back on court again with great success again.
Local Face: Terry McGrath
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with Ivy Cooper (left), one of the most successful lady tennis players in the country in her day, and Pat, a very good friend
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In the early 1970s, his father had the opportunity to buy a premises in Watford and he invited Terry to join him in starting a betting shop. This became very popular
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Chilterns MS Ctre, Fri 09.00-10.15 Wen Library
Tue, Thu & SAT see listing Drama Hub, Wendover Youth Centre. Tue 18.10-20.50, Thu 18.10-19.25, SAT 09.00-12.20 07808 960632 or dramahubwendover@gmail.com
Wed, Fri times vary Nia Classes - Wed 12.00-13.00, Fri 18.30-19.30, Balance Studio, Halton Tennis Centre melinajoyofnia@gmail.com Wed, Fri see listing Slow Flow Yoga, Wed 20.00-21.00 sabina.dye@happywellyoga.com 01296 622443 www.lindengate.org
Mondays 10.00-11.30 Sparklers Baby & Toddler Group, St Mary’s Church, Wendover Mondays 11.30-14.00 ArtSmart classes, St Anne’s Hall. www.artsmartuk.com
Mon, Wed am/pm Communi-tea Friends, Mon am - St Nicholas, Gt Kimble, Wed 13.30-15.00 - St Michael’s A Clinton www.facebook.com/CPJFieldBucks/ Mon, Tue, Wed day/eve Tai Chi & Qigong Classes, Tue A Clinton, Wed Wendover & Wycombe, Thu Jordans. See ad p 14. www.yangshengtaichi.com Mon, Wed am/pm Adult & Teenager Yoga Classes, St Anne’s Hall. Contact Sarah to book or for class details. sarahyoga@sky.com, www.sarahyoga.co.uk Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri morn/eve Yoga classes with Zest Yoga. Contact to book. annabel@zest-yoga.com Mon & Fri evening Badminton Club. 19.45-21.45 Mon, beginners 18.45-19.45 Fri, John Colet School (term time) www.wendoverbc.org/ Mondays am Monday Club Café, Wendover Christian Centre, please book. wendoverds@gmail.com 01296 625838
Pilates or Tai Chi. Times
Every Day see listing Yoga with Alice D - please contact for details.
Day times vary Hatha yoga - please contact for details
Every Day morn/eve Cat Booker Fitness classes, times vary, see website for details
.uk Wednesdays 10.00-12.00 French Conversation. Contact Katy for location, 07398 799 977 Katy 07398 799 977 Wednesdays 19.00 The Rotary Club of Wendover & District, meetings online, usually 2nd Wednesday www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=2041 Wednesdays 19.15-20.30 Spring Sage Health Qigong, Wendover Memorial Hall. Jake 07867 389542 Thu, SAT see listing GTAG (Give Tennis Another Go) at Halton Tennis Centre, Thu 7-8.30pm, Sat 4-5.30pm office@haltonuk.com Thursdays 09.00-16.00 Wendover Weekly Market, Manor Waste Thursdays 10.00-11.30 Noah’s Ark Baby & Toddler Group, Wendover Christian Centre. £1 donation Thursdays 13.30 Wendover Afternoon Bridge Club, Memorial Hall www.bridgewebs.com/wendoverafternoon Thursdays 18.45-22.00 Lucy Clark Scottish Country Dance Club, Wendover Memorial Hall - beginners 18.45, general 20.00. lucyclarkscottish@gmail.com Thursdays 19.00 Taekwondo for ages 5 and up, Wendover CofE School www.btkd.co.uk Thursdays 19.45 Wendover Choral Society rehearsals, St Mary’s Church www.wendoverchoralsociety.co.uk SATURDAYS see listing Nordic Walking, contact Ridgeway Walking for more information & location details. See advert page 14. https://walxridgeway.co.uk/ SUNDAYS 09.30 Cycle Rides with Aylesbury Cyclist Touring Club, locations vary southbuckscycling.org.uk/rides SUNDAYS 14.00-17.00 Lacey Green Windmill open weekly until 25 Sep, park in Pink Road. Entry free, donations welcome. www.laceygreenwindmill.org.uk SUNDAYS 15.00-17.00 Cream Teas, St Peter & St Paul HP16 0BA - weekly until 25 September
Every Day morn/eve Jodie Digby Fitness courses, times & locations vary, see website for details
advert
Mon-Fri daily Activities at Wendover Youth Centre. Ages & costs for each activity vary. peter@wendoveryouth.co.uk
Tue, Fri see listing Kunda Dance Tue 20.00-21.00 Chilterns MS Ctre, Fri 10.30-11.30 Wen Library sabina.dye@happywellyoga.com
To Advertise your event for November 2022 please contact us before Monday 17 October Calendar entry FREE, one line. These events and more on www.wendovernews.co.uk/events DAY TIME EVENT CONTACT Every Day am/pm John Lingley Fitness Training, see website for details www.aspirationsfitness.com
Wed, SAT see listing Rest & Reflect, Lindengate HP22 6BD - W 13.30-15.30, S 13.00-16.00 info@lindengate.org.uk
costs vary,
Mondays 15.40, 16.30 Dramarama, St Anne’s Hall. 15.40-16.30 - infants, 16.30-18.00 - juniors www.dramaramaclubs.uk Mondays 19.00-20.00 Women's Social Football Sessions with WJFC, 3G pitch, John Colet School. FREE. wjfc-girls@outlook.com Mondays 19.30-21.00 Badminton Club for over 18s, £6, (Sep-July, no BH’s) Green Park Sports Centre HP22 5NE Allen 01296 631159 Mondays 18.00 Wendover Singers rehearsals, John Colet School. info@wendoversingers.com
Mon-SAT morn/eve & see website for details, see advert page 17. www.physioandpilatesinbucks.com
Mondays 14.00-16.30 Rhubarb Café, St Michael’s Aston Clinton. Cakes, savouries & hot drinks. Gluten free avail. Pay by card.
Emma 07969 433351
Regular Weekly Events
Waddesdon Manor grounds and buildings open - please book online. Extra events during half term. waddesdon.org.uk days vary times vary Volunteering opportunities & events at nature reserves with BBOWT. bbowt.org.uk until 2 Oct daily Chilterns Heritage Festival, locations throughout the Chilterns https://chilternsociety.org.uk/heritage-festival/ until 2 Oct daily Climate Crisis Art Exhibition, St Mary's, Wendover stmaryswendover.org until 3 Oct daily Wendover Scarecrow Trail, throughout Wendover scarecrowtrailwendover@gmail.com until 4 Nov daily 'Together We Build' exhibition countywide celebrating Bucks Paralympic Legacy, see page 26.
Sat 15 10.30-11.30 Book Club, Wendover
What’s On in October 2022
Sun 02-Sun 09 daily Foodbank Donation Week, see page 23
Wed 05 19.30 Aylesbury Dolls House Club, Halton Village Hall, see page 12 arcadia96@btinternet.com
Sat 08 11.30 Aylesbury Dolls House Club exhibition, Wilstone Village Hall, see page 12 arcadia96@btinternet.com
www.discoverbucksmuseum.org Tue-Sun 10.00-17.00 College Lake Nature Reserve Tring HP23 5QG open - see website for details. bbowt.org.uk Wed-Sun 10.00-17.00
04 14.15 & 15.30 “Learn My Way” technology sessions at Wendover
Tue & Ellesborough Horticultural Society meeting with speaker Chris Day, Stewart Hall HP17 0XN, see page 2 www.e-voice.org.uk/kehs/
FREE Wills & Estate Planning Sessions with Wanstall Consulting, Wendover Library. iain@wanstallconsulting.co.uk
Thu 06 14.30 Wendover Horticultural Society, St Anne's Hall, with speaker Dr Sandy Primrose, see page 12
https://tringfarmersmarket.co.uk
Tue 11 19.30 Wendover Evening WI, with speaker Darina Barrons Harman see page 3. Sheila 07743 133963
Canal Trust,
Fri 07-Sun 09 daily No2 Oktoberfest for Macmillan Cancer Support, Ashbrook/Castle Park, see page 3 2poundstreet.com/events
Tue Community Library. Please book early! 01296 382415
Monthly Produce Stall, All Saints’ church in Buckland
Thu 06 13.30 Knit and Natter, Wendover Community Library. Please ask at the Library for details. 01296 382415
Sun 09 11.00-12.00 Messy Sunday, All Saints’, Buckland
Thu 13 & 27 19.30 Wendover Art Club, St Anne's Hall, see page 4 www.wendoverartclub.co.uk
Sat 08 20.00 Wendover Music Jazz Concert with the Alyn Shipton Jazz Quartet, see advert page 4 and article page 18 www.wendover-music.org
To Advertise your event for November 2022 please contact us before Monday 17 October Calendar entry FREE, one line. These events and more on www.wendovernews.co.uk/events
Christian Centre, see page 4. Sat 15 10.00-14.00 Wendover Local Produce Market, Manor Waste Sat 15-Sun 16 14.00-17.00 Acer Corner open for NGS, 10 Manor Road, Wendover. Charity fundraiser, see page 4. Sat 15 14.30-16.30 Aylesbury Vale Stitchers, Sally-Anne Lloyd - Drawing with Thread, Wendover Memorial Hall, see page 4 aylesburyvalestitchers@gmail.com Sat 15 20.00 Rotary Rocks presents Katy Hurt, Limelight Theatre HP21 7RT. Fundraiser, tickets £16, see page 4. www.queensparkarts.com Sun 16 afternoon Rotary Duck Race, Heron Path, see page 16. Mon 17 all day Cancer Health & Wellbeing Event, Red Kite Pavilion, Aston Clinton. Open to any affected by cancer, see page 5. bht.cancersupportoutreach@nhs.net Tue 18 19.45 BBOWT Talk - 'Moths' with speaker Martin Harvey - Gt Missenden Memorial Ctre, see page 12 www.bbowt.org.uk/events Wed 19 20.00 Bucks Historical Association - 'The archaeology of medieval monasteries' - via Zoom. AGM 19.35. see page 5 http://buckshistoricalassociation.org.uk Thu 20 09.00-14.00 Legacy Fairs Antiques & Collectors Fair, Wendover Memorial Hall, see advert page 4 peter.stevenspeter@aol.com Thu 20 20.00 The Aylesbury Centre National Trust - 'Can Onions Cure Headaches?' - Broughton Jr Schl, see page 5. aylesburycentrent@gmail.com Fri 21 19.30 Quiz & Chips for Chilterns MS Centre, Wendover Memorial Hall, see page 5 www.chilternsmscentre.org Fri 21 19.30 OnScreen, Wendover Community Library Room. Film details & tickets from the Library. See page 5. 01296 382415 Fri 21 20.00 Aston Wine Club - Grand St Emilion tasting, Buckland Village Hall. See page 5 & article page 27. astonwineclub.co.uk Sat 22 10.00-16.00 Community Engagement Day - Library Expansion Project - Wendover Community Library 01296 382415 Sat 22-Sun 23 daily Bucks Art Society Autumn Exhibition, Buckingham Community Centre MK18 1RP, see page 5. 22 10-6, 23 10-4 www.bucksart.co.uk Sun 23 all day Ivinghoe Beacon Trek for Pace, sign up https://getoutdoorsuk.org/products/chiltern-hills-ivinghoe-beacon Mon 24 19.00-21.00 Aylesbury Flower Club, Rivets Sports & Social Club HP21 8AD. Val 01296 489425 Tue 25 14.00-17.00 Health & Wellbeing Event, Haddenham Village Hall. Drop-in event, see page 5. Fri 28 morning Hospice of St Francis Coffee Morning and Craft Fayre, at the Hospice, Berkhamsted 01442 869550 Fri 28 14.00-18.00 Wendover Monster Mash Halloween Trail, entry forms J Brown Funeral Services, 23 High St, Wendover, see p 5 ana@jbrownfuneralservices.co.uk Fri 28 20.00 Weston Turville Historical Society 'Reservoir Tales' with speaker Adrian Randall, see page 5 www.wthsoc.org.uk Mon 31 19.30 RSPB indoor talks - 'The Beech Tree' - Prebendal Hall Community Centre, HP19 7QW, see page 5 Anne 01844 215924
Sat 08 13.30-16.30 Tree for Life Workshop, Lindengate HP22 6BD, see page 3 www.lindengate.org.uk
Thu 06 09.45-12.00 Pace Visitor Open Morning, Pace Centre, 156 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, see page 3 https://thepacecentre.org/event/visitor-morning/#rsvp-now
Sun 09 11.00-13.00 BBOWT Plant and Produce Market, College Lake Nature Reserve, see advert page 4 www.bbowt.org.uk
Sat 01 19.00 Wendover Evening WI Race Night, Memorial Hall, fundraiser,
Sat 01 10.30-12.30 Guided circular walk with Wendover start/end Mead’s Farmhouse Kitchen, B489 Wilstone Village. www.wendovercanal.org.uk tickets £15, see page 2 01296582318 or 01296620543 admin@wendoveryouthcentre.co.uk
Fri 07 19.30 Quiz with Fish & Chips for Rennie Grove, Wendover Memorial Hall. Tickets £15 from Rennie Grove Shop. See p20
Wed 12 20.00 AC, B & DB Horticultural Society, 'The Gardeners that Made Stowe'with Sophie Thomas, Anthony Hall, AClinton www.astonclintonhorticulturalsociety.co.uk
Fri 14 19.00 The Wendover Society Harvest Supper, Wendover Memorial Hall, see page 4 www.wendoversociety.org.uk
Sat 08 09.00-12.00 Aston Clinton Repair Cafe, St Michael's Aston Clinton
Thu 06 19.00-20.00 Wendover Library Reading Group, Wendover Community Library 01296 382415
Thu 06 12.00-14.00
Tue-Sat 10.00-16.00 Discover Bucks Museum open, Church St, Aylesbury HP20 2QP, see page 2.
04 20.00 Kimble
Thu 06, 13, 20 19.30 Wendover Annual Quiz, Wendover Bowls Club, Dobbins Lane, see page 3
Sat 08 & 22 09.00-12.30 Tring Farmers' Market, the Market Place in Brook Street, Tring
Sat 01 10.00-12.00
Wed 12 & 26 10.00-12.00 Craft Group, Wendover Christian Centre, see page 3
Thu 13 all day Wendover Library Charity Golf Day, Whiteleaf Golf Club, see page 4 fowlmembers@hotmail.com
Wed 05 10.00 Wendover U3A monthly meeting, St Mary’s Church, Wendover u3asites.org.uk/wendover/welcome
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CONTACT
DAY/DATE TIME EVENT
Fri 14-Sun 16 daily Science Festival, St Peter & St Paul, Gt Missenden. 14-15 10am-4pm, 16 11.30am-4pm, see page 4. www.missendenchurch.org.uk
Breast
Tue 04 19.00-21.00 Friends Aylesbury - Breast Cancer Support Group, please contact for details. www.breastfriends-aylesbury.org.uk
As I write this View, we have just heard that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away peacefully at Balmoral on 8 September 2022, may she rest in peace. Our thoughts have been with the Royal Family at this sad time, but by the time you read this all the pomp and ceremony marking the passing of our longest serving Monarch will have passed. On behalf of the residents of Wendover, WPC wishes King Charles III every success with his reign and duty as King.
If you spot a fault with a streetlight such as an unlit lamp at night or one which is lit during the day in the parish, it is important you let us know. You can report any issues via e-mail, web or phone.
possible along with the location of the light using road names or landmarks and the nature of the problem e.g. light flashing or the light is out.
Sheila Bulpett
Streetlights are important for community safety and with the nights drawing in we want to keep them working.
Buckinghamshire Council are responsible for all lighting on main highways. To report a fault to them please visit their web page highways-problem/gov.uk/services/transport-and-roads/report-a-www.buckscc. .
Each streetlight has a number on the column making it easy to locate. When reporting the fault please advise us of the streetlight number where
Wendover News October 2022 Please mention Wendover News when responding to adverts32 Wendover Parish CouncilMatters Arising Quality, independent advice from one of the UK’s largest Chartered Financial Planning Firms Our team of highly qualified advisers offer support with: Planning your retirement Managing your investments Tax & estate planning Protecting your wealth Get in touch today to book you free initial consultation t: 01296 620 950 e: info@fairstone.co.uk w: fairstone.co.uk Chiltern Court, Back Street, Wendover, HP22 6EP Fairstone Wealth Management Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. FRN 188596 www.facebook.com/wendoverparish/ Wendover Free Church – 01296 wendoverfreechurch.org.uk622354 St Anne’s Roman Catholic Church – 01296 290545 h�ps://ourladyoflourdes.uk/ St Mary’s Church of England – 01296 696136 / 623123 stmaryswendover.org Sunday Church Services in Wendover • St Anne’s: 9am Mass • St Mary’s: 9am and 10.45am • Wendover Free Church: 10.45am Wendover Parish Council, The Clock Tower, High Street, Wendover HP22 6DU www.wendover-pc.gov.uk clerk@wendover-pc.gov.uk 01296 623056 Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 4 October, 7.30pm St Anne's Hall Aylesbury Road HP22 6JG Information about upcoming www.wendover-pc.gov.uk/2022-23-agendasmeetings: Wendover Produce Market Saturday 15 October, 10am to 2pm Manor Waste
More locally, our Parish Council Staffing has also undergone a significant change and we are very sad to say goodbye to Amanda Massingham, our Deputy Clerk. Amanda has been with us for 5 years and has risen to every challenge, large and small, with a dedicated and professional attitude; she will be much missed for her wise counsel and support and especially in times of stress. We wish her every success in her future role.
View from the Chair
So as a new era begins, I wish you all a peaceful October.
In the Clocktower, Andrew Smith has taken up the position as the new Clerk, Proper Officer and RFO. Phoebe Sharps will be taking up the new post of Estates & Events Manager in October and our new Communications and Administration Assistant will be starting shortly. We look forward to working with the new team and hope they enjoy their new roles.
Other news; Haddington Play Park is now nearing completion and we hope that local children enjoy the new area. Should there be any damage, please report it to the Clocktower, ASAP. The Parking Review has been extended due to 2 maps being wrongly publicised. Please do comment on your road and we will make sure that all feedback is considered, before implementation. ( https:// yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/). Issues with the cycle-path steps at Coombe Ave have been repaired. The new highways trees have benefitted from the heavy rainfall of recent days…a monsoon season maybe? It often seems to happen when schools start back.
Streetlights
