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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - APRIL 2012
April
Monday 2nd Line Dance Pavilion 7.00 pmPreserve Bow Brickhill Church Hall 7.30 p.m.
Tuesday 3rd Bow Brickhill Club Pavilion 2.00 - 4.00 pmWorking Lunch Wheatsheaf 12.30- 2.00 pmJohn the Barber Greenways Lay-by 2.00 - 6.00 pm
Thursday 5th Youth Club Pavilion 7.00 - 9.00 pmHistory Society Wheatsheaf 7.30 p.m.
Monday 9th Line Dance Pavilion 7.00 pm
Wednesday 11th Drop in afternoon Church Hall 2.30 - 4.30 pm3 Parishes Outing to Loughborough
Thursday 12th Parish Council Meeting Pavilion 7.30 pm.
Saturday 14th Titanic Dinner Wheatsheaf 7.00 p.m.
Monday 16th Line Dance Pavilion 7.00 pm
Tuesday 17th John the Barber Greenways Lay-by 2.00 - 6.00 pmChurch Annual Meeting Church Hall 8.00 p.m.
Wednesday 18th Brownies Church Hall 6.00 - 7.15 pmBuckaneers Model Club Pavilion 8.00 - 10.00 pm
Thursday 19th Youth Club Pavilion 7.00 - 9.00 pm
Sunday 22nd All Saints Lunch Club Church Hall 12.15 for 12.30 pm
Monday 23rd Line Dance Pavilion 7.00 pmSt George’s Day Dinner Wheatsheaf 7.00 for 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday 25th Brownies Church Hall 6.00 - 7.15 pm
Thursday 26th W.I. Pavilion 7.30 pmCompetiton colour : Yellow
ASTRA 500Club Wheatsheaf 7.30 pm 3rd draw
Monday 30th Line Dance Pavilion 7.00 pm
May
Tuesday 1st Bow Brickhill Club Pavilion 2.00 - 4.00 pmWorking Lunch Wheatsheaf 12.30- 2.00 pmJohn the Barber Greenways Lay-by 2.00 - 6.00 pm
Wednesday 2nd Brownies Church Hall 6.00 - 7.15 pm 19
Bow Brickhill Parish News
APRIL 2012
Contents:Contacts 1ASTRA April News 2Editorial Thank you: to Mr E Rawles 2All Saints Lunch Club 3Church Hall Drop-In 3Maundy Thursday Last Supper 3Church Annual Meeting 3The Wheatsheaf News 4ASTRA Titanic Commemorative Dinner 5Alpha—the Meaning of Life 6Editorial News 6Message from Joyce Oxley 6ASTRA 500 Club 7Denise is in the Semi-Finals 8PC 1285 Jason Rowe 8Change 4 Life 9Roving Supper 9Preserve Bow Brickhill 10Easter Bank Holiday Refuse Collections 10St George’s Night 11Youth Club 12Three Parishes Outing to Loughborough 12Rate Relief 12Parish Council News 13ASTRA at the Church 14Easter Church Flowers and Cleaning 14The Bow Brickhill Club 14Bow Brickhill History Society 151st Tuesday Working Lunch—Wheatsheaf 15Danesborough Olympics 16Church Flowers & Cleaning 17Deadline for Next Issue / Danesborough NAG 17Parkway Ironing Services 17Services in the Benefice 18Dates for the Diary 19
Issue 3/2012/371
Bow Brickhill Parish CouncilParish Clerk: Debbie Mayer 07904 339391
Email: [email protected]:Chair: Beverley Thompson 372192Deputy Chair: James Byles 07970 749422RFO: Ann Sidgwick 368685Cllr: Phil Thomas 378614Cllr: John Mears 642441
Pavilion Caretaker: Eddie Chesse 370486Pavilion Bookings: Gill Cannell 373602
Contacts:A.S.T.R.A.: Alan Preen 647003A.S. Lunch Club: Kay & Stuart 372032Book Club: Beverley Thompson 372192Bow Brickhill Club: Chris Loak 373768B.B.F.C.: Odette Holland 370904/Roy Toombs 375151Brownies: Sally Pepper 375365Buckaneers: Derek Giles 374494Church Wardens: Stuart Leeming 372032
Or John Wales 373907Click & Clack: Elaine Boscott 377543
Or Gill Cannell 373602Line Dancing: Jan Cade 07721 420176Women's Institute: Sylvia Fox 378289Website, E-Group &History Society: [email protected] Club: Beverley Thompson 372192
Danesborough Ward Borough Councillor for Bow Brickhill:David Hopkins [email protected]
Thames Valley Police Non Emergency: (101)[email protected]
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Bow Brickhill All Saints
1st April — Palm Sunday
9.30am Holy Communion
5th April — Maundy Thursday
7.00 p.m. “Last Supper” at the Pavilion
6th April — Good Friday
9.30 a.m. Hymns and Readings
8th April — Easter Day
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion
15th April6.00 p.m. Evensong
22nd April8.00 a.m. Holy Communion
Little Brickhill St Mary Magdalene
8th April — Easter Day
11.00 a.m. Holy Communion
15th April11.15 a.m. Family Service
22nd April9.30 a.m. Holy Communion
Great Brickhill St Mary the Virgin
1st April — Palm Sunday
11.00am Holy Communion
6th April — Good Friday
2.00—3.00 p.m. Hour of Devotion
8th April — Easter Day
11.00 a.m. Holy Communion
15th April9.30 a.m. Holy Communion
22nd April11.00 a.m. Family Service
29th April10.00 a.m. Holy Communion
Benefice Service
Stoke Hammond St Luke
1st April — Palm Sunday
11.00 a.m. Family ServiceAt the Methodist Church
8th April — Easter Day
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion
15th April6.00 p.m. Evensong
22nd April9.30 a.m. Morning Worship
SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE — APRIL 2012
Contact details for the Rector:
Tel: (01525) 261062 email: [email protected]
Address: The Rectory, 10 Pound Hill, Great Brickhill MK17 9AS
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CHURCH CLEANING
ROTA
April Flowers Cleaning
8th K Leeming A Duff
15th K Leeming A Duff
22nd S Robinson S Pepper
29th S Robinson S Pepper
DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE23rd April 2012
Contributions for the April issueshould be sent to:
Gill Cannell email: [email protected]
Subject: Danesborough NAG
Hello Everybody,Recently we have been discussing the future of the Danesborough NAG and after a lot of discussions it has been decided to temporally suspend the NAG due to lack of members however this may be reviewed after the impending neighbourhood changes that are due to go ahead within the next couple of months. The Community speed watch will still continue with Rob organizing deployments. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who has assisted me with the NAG & the community speedwatch over the previ-ous few years.
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ASTRA April News ASTRA April News ASTRA April News Just to remind you that The ASTRA 500 Club DrawThe ASTRA 500 Club Draw takes place
on the last Thursday of every monthat the Wheatsheaf from 7.30 p.m.
Come along and join the fun - it could be YOUR YOUR lucky night!Have you got your tickets yet?
THURSDAY 26TH APRIL 2012 : SEE YOU THERE !!!THURSDAY 26TH APRIL 2012 : SEE YOU THERE !!!
The Titanic Commemorative Dinner The Titanic Commemorative Dinner
will be held at the Wheatsheaf on April 14th 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m.
Come aboardCome aboardDress up & fine dine—1st Class—£25 p.p.
Join us to commemorate this special evening
A St. George’s Night Celebration and Mummers’ Play A St. George’s Night Celebration and Mummers’ Play will be held at the Wheatsheaf
on April 23rd 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m.Wear something patriotic
and celebrate our National Day! (it’s also Shakespeare’s Birthday)
Tickets for both the above evenings are going very quickly
if you haven’t booked yet pop in to The Pub as soon as you can and get your tickets !
Editorial Thank youWe are very grateful to Mr E Rawles for sponsoring this issue
Cheques for this purpose should be made payable to ‘Bow Brickhill Parish Church’
ALL SAINTS LUNCH CLUB
The next meeting of the lunch club will be onSunday April 22nd, 12.15 for 12.30pm
at the Church Hall as usualAll are welcome and to book in or for more information
contact Stuart or Kay on 372032.
CHURCH HALL DROP-IN AFTERNOON APRIL 11TH
Do you enjoy meeting up with others for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee?
If so drop in to the Church Hall on Church Roadon Wednesday afternoon April 11th any time between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
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MAUNDY THURSDAY LAST SUPPER
This year it is Bow Brickhill’s turn to host the benefice Maundy Thursday Last Supper and this will be held on
Thursday 5th April at 7.00pm at the PavilionThis commemorates the feast of the Passover that Jesus and his disciples held before his arrest and trial. It is a family event, includes a simple supper and all are welcome.
In order to help with catering, numbers need to be in by Monday 2nd Aprilfor more information or to book in contact Kay on 372032
CHURCH Annual Meeting
This year the Annual Church meeting will be held onTuesday April 17th at 8.00pm in the Church Hall
All residents are welcome and, for those on the electoral roll, this is your opportunity to come along, elect your Parochial Church Council and Churchwardens and discuss any issues affecting the church.Over the coming months all Benefices within our Deanery will be preparing a Mission Action Plan which will assess a parish review, identifyingpriorities and possible growth areas and views will be welcomed from all
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Danesborough Olympics : Danesborough Olympics : BOW BRICKHILL NEEDS YOU ……….BOW BRICKHILL NEEDS YOU ……….
The plans for the Danesborough Olympics have now been finalised – all that is needed now are volunteer participants from the villages of Woburn Sands, Wavendon, Bow Brickhill and Little Brickhill.
While the range of sporting activities is not as great as in the London Olympics there will hopefully be something to excite you; details are given below. The Danes-borough Olympics will culminate in a Hog Roast at Bow Brickhill at which the win-ning village will be presented with a Garden Seat kindly donated by Frosts Garden Centre.
Tennis Woburn Sands Tennis Club Week-end of 14/15 July(if wet 21/22 July) Round robin tournament. Two mixed pairs per village.
Golf Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands GC Monday 16 July (9.00)Stableford. Two men and two women per village. If required green fee paid by the organisers.
Bowls Woburn Sands Bowls Club Friday 20 July (2.00)Round robin tournament. Subject to numbers, rinks, triples, and pairs
Cricket Campbell Park Sunday 22 July (2.00)Round robin tournament. Six-a-side
Football Walton High Tuesday 24 July (6.00)Round robin tournament. Five-a-side
Darts Bow Brickhill (Hog Roast) Saturday 28 July (from 4.30)Table Tennis Bow Brickhill (Hog Roast) Saturday 28 July (from 4.30)Individual competitions. Register in advance to enable level of interest to be as-sessed
Children’s Games Bow Brickhill (Hog Roast) Saturday 28 July (from 4.30)No need to register in advance - just turn up and play!
The winning village in each sport will be awarded 4 points, the runner-up 3 points etc. The overall winning village will be the one with the most points.
Now we need participants. If you would like to play in any of these events (other than for the Children’s Games) then please contact Mike Geddes, the Woburn Sands organiser (01908 282830 or [email protected]); if there are insuffi-cient volunteers from one village then residents from another village will be invited to play. If there are still insufficient players then individuals from outside the Danes-borough ward will be invited.
You can also register on line at www.danesborough.co.uk
Teams will be selected by the village organisers by the end of June.
Tickets for the Hog Roast will cost £5 and will be available in June from the Town Clerk. If you don’t want to eat just turn up and enjoy yourself – a bar will be avail-able!
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS APRIL 2012
Village design – exciting proposals for reducing the impact of traffic on our village!
The March meeting of the Parish Council was largely given over to a presen-tation from MK Council on options for “village design” to start making Bow Brickhill look more like a village again, and less like an attractive highway for through traffic, including HGVs.
Five sites for improvement have been identified, but detailed work has so far concentrated on Station Road at its junction with Church Road. We looked at five options for this area but it would be possible to “mix and match” those elements that we found most attractive. Once a choice is made, work could start as early as April next year.
We were very impressed with the work done so far. The next step will be for MK Council to carry out a public consultation in the village, probably over a week-end in May. As soon as we have a firm date we will advertise it in the newsletter, on the notice board and via the e-group and web site.
If you would like to consult a copy of the design document, please contact the Chair of the Parish Council – Beverley Thompson – on 01908 372192.
Bikes in the woods
We have received complaints about mountain bikes in the woods, in terms of the behaviour of riders (speed and recklessness) and damage to the envi-ronment, particularly by unauthorised creation of earth works. We have no direct control over this as a Parish Council but are trying to log the issues with those who do.
The following item appeared in the February issue of the Parish News:
Parish precept 2012-2013
Within the Council Tax for Milton Keynes, each Parish needs to set an amount that it requires for its local purposes. This is known as the Parish Precept. Last year, this was £13,000 and had not been increased for three years. This year we have reluctantly increased the precept to £14,500.
There are two main reasons for this. The first is that the Parish Council had to bring forward a deficit of nearly £1,500 into the 2011-2012 financial year and considered that this could not continue. The second is that the Pavilion is now twenty years old and requires considerable refurbishment and main-tenance.
We hope to fund this from grants wherever possible but we cannot rely on receiving these. We are also reviewing the hire rates for the Pavilion but there is a limit to how much we can increase these without hirers being un-able to bear the cost.
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What is the meaning of life? Why are we here?
What’s it all about? Is this it?
An alpha course may help you to find the answers.
Alpha is an introduction to Christianity. The course gives you the opportunity to learn about the Christian faith, to ask questions and find out the facts.
A course will be starting with a welcome supper on 17th April at Stewkley and is open to all.
To find out more or to book in contact:Stuart Leeming on 372032 or Clare Amies on 01525 261247
Alpha – the meaning of life.
Editorial news
We would like to make a plea for donations towards the cost of the newsletter. We are very grateful to all those who regularly
send in details from various village organizations, to the team who deliver the newsletters and to the school for allowing us to use their copier at a very reason-able rate but inevitably the cost increases each year.
If you are able to help with a contribution please send it to:Andrea Spurdle, the PCC treasurer at 42A Station Road, Bow BrickhillCheques should be made payable to Bow Brickhill Parish Church
What? Why?
Joint Editors: Gill Cannell & Sally Robinson
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YOUTH CLUB
5th April – Church Hall - Hike through the woods and Easter Egg hunt!
The meeting on 5th April won’t be in the Pavilion, but will start instead from the Church Hall. Members should arrive promptly at 7.00 p.m. to leave at 7.05 p.m. for a hike through the woods and an Easter Egg hunt! If people haven’t made themselves sick eating eggs, tomato soup and drinking choco-late will be served on our return to the Church Hall at 8.30.
Calling new members!
Are you aged between 9 and 16?
Do you like meeting your friends, and making new ones?
Then why not join Bow Brickhill Youth Club!
We meet on the first and third Thursday of each month, in the Pavilion, Rushmere Close.
For more information, look at our web site www.bbyc.org.uk or telephone Beverley Thompson or Nick Wagstaff on 01908 372192.
Three Parishes outing to Loughborough
The next trip will be to Loughborough on 11th April
for parishioners aged 60 and over.
Tickets are available from Beverley Thompson on 01908 372192.
Rate Relief
The Parish Council has recently received the usual nil value rate invoice, due to receiving the discounted Mandatory Charity Relief @ 80% (£2,051.84) and Discretionary Relief @ 20% (£512.96).
However, the BBPC has received notification from MKC, that the Discre-tionary rate Relief is to be reviewed during the next financial year and this information provides 12 months notice that the current relief is going to end on 31st March 2013.
During the early part of the next financial year, the new policy will be devel-oped and we will be notified for consultation procedures. Once the new pol-icy has been agreed, MKC will be inviting applications for Discretionary Rate Relief. Please note this only affects the Discretionary Rate Relief and the Mandatory Rate Relief will not be changed.
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ASTRAAt the Church
The scaffolding is up and Phase II work on the tower, by stonemasonSteve Todd, is due to begin on Monday, April 2nd
The ASTRA April Army still requires volunteers to tackle lime mortar work under the supervision of the stonemason over the weekends
14th April – 19th MayIf you can help with this, or with some catering to help keep ‘the troops’ fed
please ring Alan on 647003please ring Alan on 647003
Although the police have been informed and electronic security fitted to the tower during the time taken for these works, will all villagers please be vigilant during this period to help prevent any vandalism or theft
EASTER CHURCH FLOWERS AND CLEANINGEASTER CHURCH FLOWERS AND CLEANINGEASTER CHURCH FLOWERS AND CLEANING
The church will be open on
Saturday morning April 7th from 10.00am
onwards to prepare for Easter
Help would be very much appreciated with the flower arrang-ing, cleaning or mowing and tidying the churchyard (weather permitting).
Donations towards the cost of flowers would also be gratefully received and can be given to either of the churchwardens.
THE BOW BRICKHILL CLUB - MARCH MEETING
After cancellation of the January and February meetings the club were back together again for their meeting on March 6th when, after lunch, our first quiz "Not just an-other day" won by Sylvia Fox was followed by quiz number two "About the House" won by Pat Parker. After all this mental exertion it was time to draw our raffle, say farewell to our friends and once again make our way home.
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday April 3rd in the Pavilion at 2.00pm. Our af-ternoon tea will be followed by an illustrated talk on "The Amber Room" in The Hermitage, St Petersburg.
We look forward to seeing all our friends and enjoying a very interesting afternoon.
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“1st Tuesday Working Lunch” at The Wheatsheaf
This month : Tuesday 3rd April
Is your working life lonely at times? Do you work from home? Would you like to meet other people in business once a month for an informal lunch?
Then come along to the Wheatsheaf Working Lunch which will meet on the first Tuesday of each month.
No pre-booking necessary; just turn up between 12 noon and 2.30 pm. Lunch snacks or full menu available.
For more information or to receive an emailed reminder contact [email protected]
Bow Brickhill History SocietyBow Brickhill History Society
In March our meeting took the form of a visit to Rectory Cottages inBletchley to listen to a talk given by Paul Carter who is currentlyPrincipal Records Specialist Manager at The National Archives.
The subject was the reshaping of the system which provided relief for the poor as set out in the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834. Individual par-ishes were collected into Unions which were based around a central work-house governed by a local board of guardians.
Some of the inhabitants of Bow Brickhill will remember the fear of being sent to the workhouse at Newport Pagnell held by villagers years ago. The work house became an infirmary called Renny Lodge but has now beendemolished.
From the log book of Bow Brickhill School : September,1915
Three children taken to the Workhouse today owing to their neglected and verminous condition. Case adjourned pending the arrest of the Mother, who has disappeared.
Our next meeting will be at The Wheatsheaf on Wednesday April 4th at 7.30pm
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Have you tried the new look Wheatsheaf!? Why not pop in for a cheeky glass of wine or
one of our 4 real ales?!
The Wheatsheaf Station Road, Bow Brickhill
01908 374795
We’re very social Creatures don’t you know!?
Join us on Facebook & Twitter
@The Wheatsheaf BB
The Wheatsheaf Bow Brickhill
An English Celebration
St George’s Night !Monday 23rd April
7.00 p.m. for 7.30pm
Raising money for ASTRA
£17.50 per head
Patriotic Supper and EntertainmentPlease call us on 01908 374795
for more details about this fun evening!
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12 noon — 3pm & 5.30 – 11pmSat 11.30am—11pmSun: 12 noon— 10.30pm
Monthly Lunch Gatherings!Our first get-together was a great success with no less than 15 people! A great time was had by all and lots of new connections made! If you work
from home and you fancy a bit of company, why not join us?
Tuesday 3rd April from 12-2pm Join us for some delicious lunch or maybe just a
coffee and a chat? Everyone is welcome!
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Roving SupperYes! It’s time to put the annual Bow Brickhill roving supper in your diary! This year the date is Saturday 16th June. Couples and sin-
gles are both welcome. Each couple/person will provide one course for 6-8 people in their home and enjoy several other courses in other people’s homes.Veterans of previous roving suppers need no reminding what fun it is. For those new to Bow Brickhill it’s a fantastic way to meet friendly neighbours from throughout the village. Cost is £5 per head with funds going to All Saints’ church.Please call Mike Hallett on 01908 648373 or email at [email protected] to book your place or learn more.
Please advise if you have any special dietary requirements or need help with transport. Last date for booking is Friday 1st June. Instructions will be sent by Tuesday 5th June, giving you ample time to prepare your culinary master-piece!
We are also looking for volunteers to host the aperitifs and the after-dinner party, so if you feel up to catering for around 30 people please get in touch.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGMonday, 2nd April, 2012
7.30 pm at the CHURCH HALLEVERYONE WELCOME – COME ALONG TO HEAR WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON IN THE VILLAGE OVER THE PAST YEAR
AND ALSO THE PRELIMINARY THINKING FOR THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN.
Responsible Dog Owners
There has been a huge increase in the number of neat little bags of dog ex-crement to be found on the local paths, hanging from trees, fences and even styles!
There are a number of specialist bins around the village for the disposal of such waste. If you are a dog owner or see anybody leaving such parcels please, please ensure they are safely binned. They are a health hazard and a visual eyesore.
Thank you
REFUSE COLLECTIONS OVER EASTER
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Denise is in the SemiDenise is in the SemiDenise is in the Semi---finalsfinalsfinals
Denise Redding, the Wheatsheaf's landlady, has reached the semi-finals of this year’s Licensee of the Year Award for her management of the Queen’s Head at Wing, which she also runs. The award is given in recognition of out-standing performance by the British Institute of Inn keeping.
With the help of the local community and her loyal staff, Denise and the Queen’s Head quickly gained an excellent reputation after she took it over in 2004. Within two years the pub won the title of ‘Aylesbury Vale Commu-nity Pub of the Year’ and in 2007 the ‘Best Pub in Aylesbury Vale’.
For the past five years CAMRA has included the Queens Head in the Good Beer Guide and Cask Marque has examined the beer and awarded the pub accreditation, a most stringent test.
In 2009 the pub was awarded ‘Aylesbury Vale Village Food Pub of the Year.’
The finals for the British Institute of Inn keeping Licensee of the Year Award take place in early May and we're keeping our fingers crossed hoping that the Institute will recognise Denise as this year’s queen of the trade.
From: Folwell Stuart [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 19 March 2012 10:21To: [email protected]: RE: Danesborough NAG
Hello,I have now received an update regarding the officer who is taking over from me he is PC 1285 Jason Rowe who is taking over my role & he is based at the Kingston police office this will be happening on the 2nd April 2012
If you require anything else please let me know
Stuart
