June 2015 Wendover News

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RAF Flypast Tuesday 2 & 23 June at 1.30pmTo celebrate the completion of training at RAF Haltonwe can expect a flypast (weather permitting)

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Open 7 Days a week Customer Car Park THE OLD POST OFFICE, 25 HIGH STREET, WENDOVER

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June Mystery Objectat the Antiques Centre

£10 Gift Voucherfor the winner

April’s object was aTruffl e Slicer

Well done Wendover!After receiving over 1000 signatures to the online and paper petitions, many residents writing direct to Lloyds Bank and meetings between Wendover Chamber of Trade and Commerce, the Wendover Society, Wendover Parish Council and representatives from the bank, we have had confirmation that they have revised their proposal and will now also open on Mondays. Obviously, three days is not as useful as having a bank open five days a week, but it is still a very clear example of what can be achieved when the business and residential communities of Wendover pull together.At the time of going to press, we believe that we are the ONLY community that has been successful in affecting a change to reduced Lloyds Bank opening hours.

The new opening hours from Monday 1 June are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 09:30-14:30.

Martyn Dolbear, Chair of WCTC

Election News from 7 MayErratum: The photo of Chris Peeler in the May election pages was actually a photo of Tom Hodge, which was repeated in error. The correct photo appears in the online version. Wendover News regrets the error.

Congratulations to David Lidington who was re-elected as our Member of Parliament.

Congratulations to the District Councillors who now represent us on Aylesbury Vale District Council: Aston Clinton & Stoke Mandeville (includes

Weston Turville)Bill Chapple*Mike CollinsCarole Paternoster*Wendover & HaltonSteve Bowles*Andrew SouthamPeter Strachan**re-elected

Details of Parish Councils are on pp 13-16.

See letters from candidates on page 35.

Erratum: Road Farm Ramblings should be Road Farm Countryways CIC on p 25 in May.

THE MIKRONTHEATRE COMPANY

present‘One of Each’at Lindengate!

Friday 17 July at 7pm (doors open at 6pm)

Tickets £12, £10 concs, Family ti ckets available on requestPlease call 0208 144 4291 or email [email protected] along a picnic, chairs and rugs and enjoy a summerevening’s outdoor entertainment with all the family.Ample Parking, tea/coff ee and soft drinks andSully’s excellent mobile Fish and Chip truck will also be available.

All proceeds for the evening will go towards Lindengate

Coombe Hill Run7 June 2015

Father’s DaySunday 21 JuneBucks Open Studios

6 -21 June 2015

CONTENTS01 MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

02 EVENTS

07 HS2

08 LOCAL NEWS

12 WENDOVER REMEMBERS

13 LOCAL COUNCILS

18 A VISITOR TO WENDOVER

19 BUCKS OPEN STUDIOS

23 LINDENGATE

24 BUY TO LET ADVICE

26 CLUB CORNER

30 BUSINESS FORUM

31 WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

32 SCHOOLS

33 WENDOVER FOOTBALL CLUB

34 YOU WRITE

36 TRIBUTE - RAY SMITH

37 LOCAL FACE - ESME DAVISON-HOULT

38 WHAT’S ON SUMMARIES

40 MATTERS ARISING

Wendover News is produced by:Jane Larkham - EditorJackie Brown - Assistant EditorWynne Byford - GraphicsCarole Low - AccountsPlease recycle your Wendover News

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Cooking, Sewing & Knitting GroupsFrom classes to casual meetings, if you like to make or decorate cakes, sew or knit, there is sure to be a group for you. See pages 38 & 39.

Cycle Rides and Local WalksGroup cycle rides that begin in or near Wendover have been organised by the local Cycle Touring Club. Any bike will do as long as it’s roadworthy. Newcomers always welcome, but please try an easy-paced ride first. Newcomer ride Sun 14 9.30am from Wendover Clocktower. Visit southbuckscycling.or g.uk/rides for more.

The Ramblers have a programme of organised walks in the Wendover area. Have a look at the listings on page 38 for more details.

St Mary’s TeasSundays 2.30-5pm until 27 September, St Mary’s Church in Wendover is offering afternoon tea. Drop in and enjoy a cuppa!

‘Bosom Buddies’An informal support group for anyone who has been affected by breast cancer. Meeting from 7-9pm on the second Monday of each month at the Orchard Children’s Centre, Dundale Primary School Silk Mill Way, Tring HP23 5DJ. For further details please call Tracey Norris 07910 258259 or Sue Gore 07715 107800. E-mail: BosomBuddiesTr ing@hotmai l .co .uk. Website: www.bosombuddiestring.com

Bucks Open Studio Fanfare Exhibition23 May – 4 July, Bucks County MuseumA glorious mix of paintings, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery and more under one roof at the County Museum showcasing work by over 130 artists and makers taking part in this year’s Bucks Open Studios (6 – 21

June). Work is for sale. Free entry. Tel 01296 331441 www.buckscountymuseum.org

Charity Football MatchSun 31 May, 12noon, John Colet School fieldsWendover Football Club, sponsored by Sweeney’s Budgens, in a match that benefits Wendover Youth Centre.

Sunny Sunflower Month Visit No2 on Mon 1 for a cuppa for charity and wear a sunny hat or shorts on Fri 5 to help fundraise for Florence Nightingale Hospice. fundraising@fnhospic e.org.uk.

KEHS MeetingTue 2, 8pm, Stewart Hall HP17 0XNThis month’s topic is Paradise on Earth: The Beautiful Flowers of Kashmir, with speaker Chris Chadwell .

Netball Family Fun DaySat 6, 11am, John Colet School Netball CourtsBeginners & mixed teams welcome. BBQ, face painting and more for spectators. Entry deadline 31 May, email [email protected] for an entry form.

SWIFT Fun DaySat 6, 11am-4pm, St Mary the Virgin HP22 5SH Games, food, entertainment. Eat, play, stay all day! Enquiries 424982.

Aylesbury Vale Embroiderers GuildSat 6, 2.30pm, SM Meth Church“Generations; A Stitching Family’s History” with Cluny Chapman.

Bucks Open Studios6-21 June, various times & locationsSee pages 19-22 and adverts pages 2-4 for more details, including artists’ listings.

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Events

SHIRLEY THOMSON (166)GODFREY THORPE (167)

JEREMY WHITE (168)will be showing and demonstrati ng their work from

6th -21st JUNEat 11 & 12 Walnut Drive, Wendover HP22 6RTWeekdays 12am-5pm Weekends 11am – 5pm

FREEADMISSION

For further details and directi ons, please visit theBucks Open Studios Website:www.bucksopenstudios.org.uk

~~~ On the Wendover Trail ~~~Textile artist Barbara Shaw

and painter Graham Jeffordoffer you a warm welcome at

Open Studios

Exhibiting and working at3 Linden Lea, Wendover, HP22 6LE

01296 624708

From Saturday 6ththrough Thursday 18th June

(Closed Mondays)11am to 5pm

Find us in the BOS directory–entry nos. 169 & 170

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Coombe Hill RunSun 7, Shoulder of Mutton, 10:40 & 11amThe gathering point for competitors is the Shoulder of Mutton. Spectators very welcome. The family run starts at 10:40am, the main run starts at 11am. For details go to coombehillrun.org.uk. The National Trust is happy to support by providing this year’s water station. Coombe Hill Run is donating 50p for every runner to the National Trust that will be spent at the property on vital conservation and access work, more details at nationaltrust.org.uk/chilterns-countryside.

Wendover Arm Trust Open DaySun 7, 12.30-4pm, St Mary’s Church, Drayton Beauchamp HP22 5LTTake a free guided tour of the restoration site and see volunteers at work. Tea and cakes for sale. 12.30 p.m to 4 p.m. No admission charge but donations welcome. For further information visit www.wendoverarmtrust.co.uk.

Chiltern HumanistsTue 9, 7.30pm, Wendover Library RoomGraham Smith, the Chief Executive of the campaigning group, Republic, is the guest for June. Republic is a pressure group campaigning for the abolition of the monarchy and its replacement with a directly elected head of state. www.chilternhumanists.org.uk

Wendover Evening WITue 9, 7.45pm, St Anne’s HallThe speaker will be Graham Horn who is a “Blue Badge Guide” He will be talking about “Anniversaries of 2015”. www.wendoverwi.weebly.com

A Clinton, Buckland & D Beauchamp Horticultural SocietyWed 10, 8pm, Anthony Hall, Aston ClintonTalk with slides: “Dig for Victory” by Russell Bowes.

Tea on the LawnSat 13, 2-5pm, St Michael & All Angels, Aston Clinton HP22 5HJClassic English afternoon tea on the lawn with cake, scones, clotted cream and dainty sandwiches. £7.50 per person, pre-booking available. If you would like to pre-book a table for afternoon tea, or a gluten/dairy free option, please contact Pat Rozental by email ([email protected]) or call 01296 630124.

Events

WENDOVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY

9th June 2:00 & 3:15 sessionsGet Your Head Around Computers

Booking Essenti al

11th June 10:30 - 11:30: Tea and Talk with Lindengate in the Library Garden

12th June – 10:30 -11:30Language Conversati on

For more information visit the Library orwww.buckscommunitylibraries.org/wendover/friends-of-wendover-library

We are looking for someone to help us run the new Tourist Informati on Centre in the library.

Are you interested?Please let Carol Williams in the library know.

June Loyalty Card OffersSee also www.wendoverloyaltycard.com,

Wendover Hardware on the Manor Waste andcommunity notice boards in Budgens & Costa,Peach Lane and Harpenden Building Society

ADH Window Cleaning: 20% discount: Pati o & Decking pressure washing25% off conservatory roof cleaning! Gutt er clean check £30 discounted from any work done. 07777 654383A Litt le Bird Gallery: Spend over £10 and receive a FREE gift !Cambridge Weight Plan: 10% off initi al appointment. 01296 623560Chilterns Sports Clinic: 10% off any service and treatment except Swim Stroke Analysis (www.sportsinjuryclinic.org.uk / 01296 696133)Costa: 10% discount (cannot be used in conjuncti on with any other off er)FORM: FREE 15 minute Consultati ons about Personal Training & Nutriti onal Therapy with Cat Booker at Form Studio, 2 Robert Mews. [email protected] Pest Control: £10 off ANY accepted quote 07736 327808James Lyons Catering: Dine at home with rosett e standard food. Looking to entertain a client then please call James - 07896059275Liveluxe: FREE gift with purchases over £20. 07786 990 537Maria Bray Nutriti onal Therapist: 10% off for initi al appointment, 581561No2: 10% OFF our delicious Deli Tasti ng Platt ers at No2 Pound Street(not in conjuncti on with any other off ers)Pat Riley Page: 5% off lasti ng Powers of Att orney document started in June. 07703 462198Perry House Dental Surgery: 20% off bleaching,conditi ons apply. Simon Carter: 10% off all accessoriesSpice Garden: £5 off on orders over £25The Loft Studio & Gallery: FREE arti st’s card with Limited Editi on print purchase.Village Environment Services: 20% discount on accepted esti mate for CCTV drain survey or drain clearance, 07850 635844.Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre: 10% off pet consultati ons and vaccinati ons during the month of June (T& Cs apply) 01296 623439Wendover Wood: 10% discount 01296 623869

Recruiting Now! We are currently seeking full-time and part-time support workers to enable young adults with autism to lead ordinary lives in the local community of Amersham. Our services are designed to support those with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Learning Disabilities live safely and

comfortably in their own homes by providing support in any aspect of daily living.

We will provide you with excellent rates of pay, flexible hours to fit around your availability, a comprehensive induction and ongoing professional training that can lead to recognised

qualifications. Furthermore, you’ll have the reassurance of our friendly, approachable and highly skilled management supporting you.

For further information and an application pack please call 0845 051 4141 or e-mail [email protected]

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Wendover Music ConcertSat 13, 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church, WendoverSaint-Saens, Brahms & Poulenc, part of the ongoing 2015 concert series. See advert p 4.

Women in World War OneSun 14, 2.30-4.30pm, Wen Library RoomA “dual celebration tea party” for the WI and World War 1, see advert page 5.

Sunday ‘StravaganzaSun 14, 3pm, St Mary the Virgin HP22 5SHOrgan music for a summer afternoon, tickets £12. Enquiries 424982. See advert p 5.

Wendover Memorial Hall AGMTue 16, 8.15pm, Memorial HallWendover Memorial Hall Management Committee AGM. All welcome. Contact [email protected] for details.

Aylesbury Ctre for the National TrustThu 18, 8pm, Broughton Jr School HP20 1NQ“Florence, no gilded cage for this Nightingale” with speaker Glenys Warlow.

Rennie Grove Groovy Shoes DayFri 19Rennie Grove are hoping to build on the success of the first Groovy Shoes Day last year, raising even more money and awareness for the services provided for local patients and their families. To find out how your school or business could get involved, contact the Rennie Grove Community team or visit www.renniegrove.org.

BirdmanFri 19, 7.30pm, Wendover Library RoomJune’s Film Club presentation is Birdman, winner of the 2015 Best Picture Oscar. It stars Michael Keaton and Edward Norton. Tickets, priced £5.00, are available now in the Library.

Weston Turville Village FeteSat 20, 12-5pm, WT Village HallThis year’s entertainment includes: Free Fun Dog Show; BBQ; Teas; Craft Stands; Plant Sales; Pony Rides; Face Painting; Children’s

Events

9 Wendover MusicConcert Series 2015at St Mary’s Church

Saturday 13 June 19.30Michael Collins (clarinet)Michael McHale (piano)

Saint-Saëns, Brahms and Poulenc

Saturday 11 July 19.30Martin James Bartlett (piano)

BBC Young Musician 2014Tickets from St Mary’s Church Shop, Wendover,

by phone from Aylesbury Tourist Board(01296 330559)

or from www.wendovermusic.org.uk

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Visit Stoke Mandeville studio

for beautiful books + new/work in progress.

Open daily 6 -21 June for BucksOpenStudios (no. 163),

artist present throughout


Games; Bouncy Castle; Raffle; Beer Tent; Thames Valley Police; Model T Ford; Games for Older Children; Cakes for Sale; Paint Ball Shooting Range. Plus lots more. Entry to the village fete is £1 and children under 14 years of age enter for free. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Domesday SurveySat 20, 2pm, Prebendal Farm Community Centre HP19 7QT Buckinghamshire Family History Society explores the impact of the Domesday Survey on the people of England. Free. Non-members very welcome (a small donation is appreciated). Free help available - our Names Database (over five million entries) and libraries are available for consultation at most of our Aylesbury meetings. See how the Society could help you. www.bucksfhs.org.uk

The Power of Two ConcertSat 20, 2–3pm, Bucks County MuseumEnjoy a concert featuring a musical potpourri

from the duo Farandol featuring Zachary Taylor and Alan Hamilton. This concert accompanies the exhibition Lutes, Lyres and Ukeleles, a spectacular display of historical stringed instruments made by Zachary Taylor.The exhibition runs through 22 August. Concert tickets £7.50. Call 01296 331441 to book. Bucks County Museum, Church Street, Aylesbury HP20 2QP, Tel 01296 331441 www.buckscountymuseum.org

WJFC Annual TournamentSat 20-Sun 21, RAF HaltonA weekend of football with age groups ranging from U6 to U16. Come support the teams!

Marsworth Steam & Classic Vehicle RallySun 21, 11am-5pm, Startop Farm HP23 4LLA great day out for all the family. See historic steam engines, agricultural, classic cars, motorcycles and trucks at this fun day out – various stalls and refreshments, live music, beer tent with local real ales, tea and home-made cakes, ice creams, children’s entertainment,

EventsWendover commemorates WW1

Women in War

Aft ernoon Tea Party14 June 2.30 - 4.30pm

Wendover Library RoomAlso celebrati ng the Centenerary of the

Women’s Insti tute 1915-2015

Sunday ‘Stravaganza!“Organ music

for a summer aft ernoon”with Caroline Hodgson (Chamberlin)

An entertaining programme from17th to 21st centuries on our

1890, Forster and Andrews, 2-manual,tracker-acti on organ at St Mary’s WT

on Sunday 14th June, 3pm.Tickets £12 from Roger, 424982 or

at door, incl light refreshments.Proceeds to SWIFT community project

Rumsey’s Chocolates

ASSISTANT MANAGER AT RUMSEY’S WENDOVERWe are an independent award-winning Chocolaterie/Café and have shops in Wendover in Buckinghamshire and Thame, Oxfordshire. We produce a delicious range of handmade chocolates and patisserie to a very high standard. In the very busy café we serve premium coffees and teas, our own special hot chocolate along with an additional range of hot and cold drinks, light lunches and delicious patisserie. Our opening hours are 8.00am to 6.00pm.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager – could this be you?Do you have the qualities to create a welcoming atmosphere where our customers receive great service? We currently have an opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Coffee Shop Manager. Someone who takes pride in giving the highest level of expert service and works quickly and professionally. We cater for many people, providing excellent food and great service. You will be responsible for assisting the Manager with the running of Rumsey’s Coffee Shop on a day to day basis. Responsible for helping with team training, support and supervision.

The duties for this role will include, serving customers in a polite and friendly manner, offering hot and cold drink choices, basic food preparation, ensuring service and restaurant areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.

As an organisation that’s proud of its great people and believes in the opportunity to be recognised and share success, we offer a competitive salary, free lunches, 20% discount and 28 days holiday a year (including Bank Holidays). In return we provide the opportunity to grow and develop, and actively support learning and career goals. Interested? Please email your details with a covering letter to: [email protected]

Rumsey’s of Wendover | The Old Bank | 26 High Street | Wendover | Bucks. HP22 6EA01296 625 060 www.rumseys.co.uk


bouncy castle and fairground, fire brigade, fish and chips and much more. Free shuttle bus, vintage of course! Tickets: Adults £4, children £2 (proceeds to local fundraising and charities). For more information visit: www.MarsworthSteamRally.co.uk.

The Wendover Society Coffee MorningMon 22, 10am-12pm, Library RoomFrancis Hanford, curator of the Trenchard Museum at RAF Halton, will discuss its treasures. See advert p 6.

Sketch Clubbegins Wed 24, 7.30-9.30pm, Library Room£10 per session, organiser Julie Lue 07710 196334. See advert p 6.

Weston Turville Historical SocietyFri 26, 8pm, Weston Turville Village HallAGM and “Summer Special”. Entrance free for members, £3 for guests, and includes drinks & nibbles, as well as the evening’s programme. Members are reminded that annual subscriptions are due for 2015/16. For more details about the Society, visit www.wthsoc.org.uk.

Hospice Lottery Superdraw Sat 27, Tring CarnivalTickets for the Hospice Lottery Summer Superdraw are now on sale. The lucky winner will be drawn on Saturday 27 June at the Tring Carnival. All money raised goes towards supporting our local hospices including Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity and Iain Rennie Hospice at Home. There are some great prizes on offer including a top prize of £5,000. Phone The Hospice Lottery Partnership on 01442 891459 or visit www.hospicelottery.org.uk/superdraw to get your tickets and find out more.

Halton Village Open GardensSun 28, 2-5pmTeas at Canal Cottage. Start your walk at any of the signposted gardens and visit them at your leisure. Adults £3, children free. Proceeds to Arthritis Research UK.

Cream TeasSun 28, 3-5pm, St Mary the Virgin HP22 5SHDelicious home-made cakes & scones! See advert p 6.

Coming up July & onwards• 1 July - Tai Chi & Qigong classes with

Yangsheng School, Wednesdays weekly at St Anne’s Hall, www.yangshengtaichi.com, see article p27

• 5 July - Bike Check, Manor Waste• 5 July - Summer Serenade, St Mary’s

Church, Wendover, see advert page 6• 11 July - CDRS dog show, St Leonard’s Hall

& Field• 11 July - Youth Festival, John Colet playing

fields, see article page 10• 11 July - Wendover Music Concert, St

Mary’s Church, Wendover, see advert p 4• 17 July - Lindengate with Mikron Theatre,

see advert front page• 19 July - Little Acorns Teddy Bears Picnic,

see article page 32• 25 July - Moonrakers Concert, Ellesborough

Parish Hall• 27 July-21 August - Muir Trust artist

Lorraine Izon at Bucks County Museum• October - Open Chess Tournament

organised by citizens of Liffre, contact [email protected] for details.

Mikron Theatre! - 17 JulyThe nationally acclaimed touring theatre company, Mikron, will be performing “One of Each”, a tale of chippy-owning twins, one male and one female, who go head-to-head for the title of Britain’s finest fryer.

So bring along a picnic, chairs and rugs and enjoy a summer evening’s outdoor entertainment with all the family. Tea/coffee and soft drinks will be available. Doors open at 6pm with the performance starting at 7pm. Ample parking at Wyevale Garden Centre, adjacent to Lindengate site. Tickets £12 (£10 concs, Family tickets available on request). Please call 0208 144 4291 or email [email protected]. All proceeds for the evening will go towards Lindengate. See advert front page.

EventsLEGACY FAIRS

Antiques & Collectors MarketThursday 18 June

9am-2pm (Trade 8am)Entrance by donation to Charity

Wendover Memorial Hall

A SUMMER SERENADESunday July 5

at St Marys Church, Wendover at 5.15pm ‘An entertainment in celebration of Summer.’

by the team who recently performed‘Th e Seasons of England’

• Jacqueline Barron- Soprano• Barbara Courtney-King – Mezzo soprano• Michael Cantwell – Narrator and Tenor• Simon Grant – Baritone• Susie Gosling – Piano/fl ute• Bill McGillivray – Guitar and tenor

Tickets at door only - £12. u16 FreeTea and cakes will be served from 3.30 until 5pm.

(Proceeds to St Marys)

Cream Teas - 3 to 5pmSt Mary’s, Church Walk, Weston Turville

Sunday 28 JuneSunday 26 JulySunday 30 AugustMonday 31 August BHSunday 27 September

Delicious home-made cakes and scones

Community

Sketch Club every week from

Wednesday 24th June 7.30 – 9pm

£10 per session Wendover Library contact Julie Lue 07710 196334

Coff ee Morning

Monday 22 June 10 am to 12 noon

Wendover Library Room

Mr Francis Hanford ,Curator of the Trenchard Museumat RAF Haltonwill explain its treasures

All welcome

Halton Village Open GardensSunday 28 June 2.00 - 5.00pm

Teas at Canal Cott ageStart your walk at anyof the signposted gardens

Adults £3, children freeProceeds to Arthriti s Research UK

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Last month I warned you that we were expecting the HS2 select committee to visit Wendover on 21 May. With changes to the composition of the Select Committee it appears the visit has now been postponed until July at the earliest. What this has meant is that the plans and preparations we needed to make for their visit were quite well advanced so when they do come we should be able to give a good and positive account of ourselves. Watch this space for further updates.

The select committee published their initial report on the process and findings at the end of March before the General Election and it makes interesting reading. The key points I picked up are:• They encourage HS2 Ltd to be more timely with their responses to petitioners. They had apparently heard many complaints about late petition response documents, late offers and late meetings even in the corridor just outside the select committee door before petitions were due to be heard.

• On tunnelling they said quoting the cost of a proposed tunnel as a ‘very small’ percentage of the total project cost was not very effective or compelling. Each tunnel proposal should be judged on its costs and relative benefits as a way of persuading the select committee it was a good idea.

• In terms of viaduct design they said that they expected the design and materials would be the subject of local consultations, and that the designs would be sensitive to the local situation and the wishes of communities . . .

• In terms of noise they appear to be fed up with petitioners talking about World Health Organisation guidelines. They believe it is better if petitioners used comparisons with HS1, or actual measurements or estimates. . . I believe it is important that petitioners relate the noise levels quoted to their own particular circumstances. So for example if you like to sit in the garden and listen to the birds then you need to tell the Select committee how the noise from HS2 will affect you.

• They were critical of how HS2 Ltd had engaged with the farming community impacted by HS2 by taking more land than necessary and not understanding the consequences of their actions. They were supporting the appointment of an Agricultural Liaison Officer to engage early and provide some certainty in planning ahead.

• Their advice for individual petitioners was- don’t repeat things already covered- keep the length to 30 minutes- explain local context succinctly, what HS2 Ltd are planning to do and most importantly what you want them to do (excluding cancelling the whole project). At the select committee hearing I went to see, the Colne valley petitioners also wanted a tunnel. The Select Committee did ask ‘If you cannot have a tunnel what other mitigation do you want?’. You need to be ready to answer that one if it is asked.

Brian Thompson

HS2


Beale Park Boat & Outdoor ShowWooden boatbuilding will be at the core of this year’s Beale Park Boat & Outdoor Show from Friday to Sunday, 5-7 June.

The event, which is open each day from 10am-6pm (and until 5pm on Sunday) is being managed by See it for Real Productions who are offering a special entry ticket price to all Wendover News readers: Enjoy a 25% discount on tickets for entry to The Beale Park Boat & Outdoor Show, The Beale Park Wildlife Park & Gardens and the Classic Car & Bike Paddock including the Napier-Railton display.

Please say “Wendover News land ahoy!” at the entrance to receive your special 25% discount for entry to all the attractions as above, for one day. Tickets can also be pre-paid by visiting the website at www.bealeparkboatandoutdoorshow.co.uk and entering the word wendover in the voucher code box (Click on the BOOK TICKETS click here now orange box, top right at the website home page).

Carers Week 8-12 JuneCarers Week is a UK wide annual campaign to raise awareness of caring to highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. This year the focus of Carers Week is around building ‘Carer Friendly Communities’ - communities which support carers to look after their loved ones well, while recognising that they are individuals with needs of their own.

Individuals and organisations around the UK will come together to organise activities and events throughout the country, drawing attention to just how important caring is.

Carers Bucks is organising a number of events throughout the County including an Open House for carers on Friday 12 June at its offices in Aylesbury, when carers will be able to receive a pampering treatment and health check. An afternoon tea for carers is also taking place at Missenden Abbey in Great Missenden on Tuesday 9 June.

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Lady GreyTel: 0751 9834251

Homemade Cakes, Fine Teas,Light Breakfasts, Lunches

Open air seatingaway from the

High Street bustleFind us behind

Wendover Antique Centre

Opening HoursTuesday to Sunday, Bank Holiday Mondays

10.00am - 5.00pm

Now available at:Cromptons Interiors Ltd

2 Kings Head Parade, High Street, Wendover01296 623575 or www.cromptonsinteriors.co.uk

Motorised Outdoor Sun Awnings

Picture courtesy of Luxaflex

Carers Bucks runs a regular support group in Wendover every second Thursday of the month from 1pm - 3pm at Wendover Library, High Street, Wendover, HP22 6DU – all carers are welcome to attend.

For full details on activities and events taking place during Carers Week please contact 0300 777 2722 or visit www.carersbucks.org or www.carersweek.org.

Wendover Community OrchardIt’s been almost three months since the Wendover Community Orchard was planted so I’ve returned for a spring visit to see how it’s getting on; and thankfully all seems to be settling in rather nicely. The once bare grass is now blossoming with a flood of vibrant yellow cowslips that were seeded four years ago when preparations for the wild flower meadow first began, choosing this year to come out in full bloom and bring a splash of sunshine yellow to the orchard. Along with beautifully ornate purple selfheal, wild garlic and proud white oxeye daisies, the wildflower meadow is set to be a sensational mix of nature’s finest come the summer. The wildflower meadow will be cut twice annually at the start and end of the summer to allow the flowers to flourish and reestablish, changing the colour of the meadow, height and coverage as the months roll by.

The trees are also taking well to their new surroundings, with each one surviving the chilly winter months and now showing signs of growth. The emerging spring blossoms are trimmed from the trees to prevent them from fruiting this year, as it’s important that they develop a strong root system instead, and they’ll be kept under a watchful eye and maintained throughout the year to give them the best start possible. Each tree is protected by a special casing which will stay intact for the next 18months-2years before being replaced by a wire trunk cover to prevent wandering wild deer and rabbits from nibbling away at the bark.

The beauty of the orchard lies within the roots of its setting, as the plants and trees

which are now growing all have a local connection and are in remembrance of the brave war heros of our village. Take for example the Aylesbury Plum that fruits just six weeks of the year, to growers this heritage tree is not commercially viable for its small yield, and without the orchard it could easily be lost and forgotten. Now families, schools and walkers alike can hand pick and sample a whole new range of forgotten and rare fruits at their most fresh and finest. It’s expected to take around two years until the orchard is fully fruiting, although it’s ultimately down to Mother Nature to set her clock as the weather, success of pollination and amount of ground frost play a big part. Nevertheless the Wendover Community Orchard is already an area of tranquility and natural beauty that will only become more breathtaking with time.

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Lionel Abel-Smith TrustSince last year’s AGM, the Trust awarded a total of £8,554.64 in grants to individuals and organisations in Wendover and also made an interest-free loan of £5,000 repayable over 5 years.

At their meeting the Trustees considered a further 33 applications resulting in a total of £51,620 being paid in grants with a further £21,200 promised over the next 2 years. In addition, the Trustees agreed that they would wish to support future planned improvements at the Wendover Swimming Pool.

Next year’s meeting will be on 13 April and the closing date for applications to be considered then will be the end of February 2016.

TalesmithLocal resident Martin Williams is starting up a natural history media production company. He recently entered some of his work in the “Pitch to Rich”(ard Branson) Campaign run by Virgin Media. For a look at some of Martin’s work, please visit www.virginmediabusiness.co.uk/pitch-to-rich/start-up/talesmith-ltd or talesmith.tv.

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Youth Festival11 July 12-3pm, John Colet School fields

Wendover Youth Centre launched their Apprentice- style initiative in September 2014. Budgens and the Youth Forum sponsored the initiative by donating £2000 each to the project. The Project brings together groups of young people who are challenged with taking a sum of money and coming up with an idea that doubles that money, They have the chance to raise funds for their youth centre and win a trip for themselves.

Over the last few months around 20 young people have been meeting and generating ideas to make this concept a reality. They will be holding a Youth Festival to put some of their ideas into practice. The youth festival will be free entry and packed full of incredible activities for everyone to try.

This is just the beginning; they will be working with business leaders to hone ideas and skills and to continue to make their entrepreneurial ideas a reality. They also aim to work with Community Impact Bucks to explore the initiative of crowdfunding. To find out more contact Becky - [email protected].

Dan Wizard’s BH ChallengeBy the time you read this, Wendover resident Dan Wizard will have run 100km from London to Brighton on Saturday 23 May to raise money for local charity Lindengate and the national charity Epilepsy Research UK. You can sponsor Dan’s Ultra Challenge by visiting uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DannyWizard.


Mark Webber Youth ChallengeThe Mark Webber Youth Challenge - team building, orienteering, footgolf and other contests at Green Park, was on Thursday 7 May. This competitive event for students organised by Inspire Young People, the charity which helps young people get into work, featured 8 student teams from local colleges. Mark Webber, celebrated Formula 1 driver, is a patron of Inspire and both attended and participated in the event.

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Volunteers Week!It’s Volunteers Week 1-7 June…volunteer and increase your wellbeing! During Volunteers Week, the Volunteer Hub will be recruiting more volunteers for charities which support older and vulnerable adults. There are many

different roles; you could volunteer one to one and help someone maintain their garden, co-ordinate a local group walk, provide company by enjoying a mutual hobby or activity as a befriender. Depending on your spare time and interests, a perfect role can be found to suit you. For more information about volunteering and roles, call the Volunteer Hub on 0300 1111 250 or email [email protected].

The Chiltern Society Pub AwardThe Chiltern Society want to hear from walkers and cyclists who think their favourite pub deserves an award and what makes it so special. Nominations close at the end of the month - 31 May - but there is still time to enter via the Chiltern Society’s website www.chilternsociety.org.uk.

Wendover Remembers Quilt ProjectWendover Sewing Bee on 5 May was packed to the rafters with more than 30 ladies working together to transform piles of donated fabrics into poppy pieces ready to be sewn by the local school children in June. It was very exciting and the ladies who are sewing the 9 larger blocks have started on their work, too, so all of the constituent pieces will be ready by the end of June to start the construction over the summer.

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JUNE 1915The Gallipoli Campaign dragged on. The Third Battle of Krithia began on 4 June and was a costly failure with the loss of 6,000 British and French troops. The Italian Front saw the opening of the first of the eleven battles of the Isonzo River against the Austrian army in the Trentino and Gorizia area. Zeppelin raids on the east coast of England killed 24 and injured 30. Fighting continued in Mesopotamia (present day Iraq) against the Turks who retreated along the Tigris towards Amarah, Kut and Baghdad.

It was in Amarah that Private Harry Wells of the Ox and Bucks Light Infantry died of sun fever. Harry was born in Dunsmore

in 1890 the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Wells. The Wells family were the licensees of the Black Horse in Dunsmore for over 70 years until 1932. Harry was a Regular soldier and the Wendover Magazine reported: “He had been several years in the Army and at the outbreak of war was

stationed with his Regiment in India. He had been fighting for some months in the Persian Gulf against forces of the Turks when he was struck down. We honour this brave soldier who died fighting for his country, and our sincerest sympathy goes to his father and mother at Scrubwood.”

The account of Harry’s funeral had all the elements of a tragic farce. On the way to the cemetery one man went down with heat stroke and had to be carried back to hospital. As the burial proceeded another man collapsed into the grave on top of the body. On the way back to the camp a third man collapsed and had to be carried back on the burial stretcher.

On 25 June Captain Geoffrey Samuel Smith, the third son of the Rev Albert Smith, once Lord of the Manor and Vicar of Wendover, underwent an operation in Wandsworth Hospital. Captain Smith, who was serving with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in Gallipoli, had been wounded in the left arm on 3 May. Having spent five weeks in hospital in Cairo, he returned to England. The wound must have been serious and it was reported that: “He is doing as well as can be expected, but it will be many months before he can use the arm at all.”

The 5 June edition of the Bucks Herald printed a copy of a letter from Sgt Clement George Pickop serving with the Bucks Hussars in Egypt. The letter mentions Sgt Alex McLean (Royal Marines), of Firtree Cottage, Perry Street, who had recently been wounded. Before the war Clement Pickop was very active in Wendover. He had been Assistant Parish Clerk, a champion bowls player and a good rifle

shot. After the war he raised funds for war charities. He was much missed by his many friends in the Bucks Hussars, the British Legion and the Bowls Club when, after a period of unemployment in 1925, he committed suicide.

The Wendover Magazine noted that on 18 June a Mr White of Chiltern Road joined the Veterinary Corps and “with the enthusiasm so characteristic of him” motored from Wendover to Woolwich to take up his new duties. Mr White was already a Special Constable and a member of the Bucks Defence Corps.

The coal merchant at Wendover Station, Frederick Harry Caudrey, was fined for selling underweight coal. “Upon inspection it was found that the Station weighbridge was 84 lbs out of balance and proceedings were taken against the Metropolitan and Great Central Railway Company. The Company pleaded that various causes, such as rain and mud, would put the mechanism of the machine out of balance and therefore it was fitted with an adjustment screw. Because of staff illness and increased workload this duty had been overlooked. The Company was fined £2.”Mike Senior & Val Moir

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New Halton Parish CouncilHalton Parish is a small rural strip parish running from fields in the Aylesbury Vale up into the woods at Wendover Woods (which are in Halton). The village itself is centred around the Wendover Arm Canal and is strongly linked to the history of Halton House and the Rothschilds. The major employer in the parish is RAF Halton, a centre for RAF training, which has a very strong relationship with the Parish Council.

Given the rural aspect of the parish the population is small and the actual facilities are limited. As a general rule most parishioners look to Wendover to provide those facilities and services that are not in the parish. However although the parish of Halton is small, the community is well integrated and has a village feel to it. This is reflected in the village having won ‘Best Kept Village in Buckinghamshire for 2 years in a row.

Being a small parish council the councillors have worked hard to address all the issues as they arise in an efficient manner. The recent

chairman Michael Blundell, who stepped down at these latest elections, deserves our thanks and praise for steering the Parish Council over the last few years. The current Parish Councillors intend to carry on the good legacy that he has left behind.

One of the key facilities the Parish Council offers is the village hall which is well maintained and very popular with people needing to hire a hall. A number of groups are regular users. In addition to this the parish council looks after some of the local street lighting and dog foul bins. Perhaps more importantly for parishioners the Parish Council acts as the conscience for BCC and AVDC to try to ensure they perform their undertakings such as filling in pot holes.

The challenges facing Halton Parish reflect the rural nature of the parish. Communication links is a major issue, the parish council has in the past tried to get a new bus service through Halton and improved computer access for villagers. Speeding and the use of

some roads as rat runs continues to be an ongoing problem.

Looking forward there are three issues that the Parish Council will have to look at:

1. the potential HS2 project and its impact on the parish particularly the Wendover Arm canal and traffic congestion during the construction phase. Halton Parish Council have already agreed to jointly petition with Wendover Parish Council so we all have a “louder” voice.

2. the decline in services being offered by both AVDC and BCC and their potential delegation to local Parish Councils will be a continual issue, risk or even opportunity?

3. the relaxation in the Planning laws may result in the Parish Council having to decide how it protects and nurtures its environment. With property developers purchasing agricultural land, it is a serious concern.

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New Wendover Parish CouncilJennifer Ann BALLANTINEI am delighted to be helping to look after Wendover’s affairs for another four years. I have been on the Council for over 40 years.

I am sorry that there has been no election, which suggests that there are very few people who wish to help with the Council business. We have three vacancies to fill and I would appeal to you all to come forward to join us. Here’s to another four years of exciting projects for the Parish Council to tackle.

Marion Patricia CLAYTON I’m delighted to have the opportunity to serve on the Parish Council for a further four years, not least to see the completion of some of the projects already started. I believe our priorities for the coming Council term should be to:•complete the work on refurbishing the Manor Waste•resolve the car parking problem•with other organisations, continue the work to resist HS2 (Plan A) and campaign for the Chilterns Long Tunnel

proposal (Plan B)•remember that it is your money that we are spending and listen to your ideas for the future of Wendover.Bob DUGGAN I now start my second period of four years as a Parish Councillor having worked very hard over the last four years as Chair of the Council and as a councillor representing Wendover. • As before, my prime aim is to ensure that Wendover residents get the best mitigation against HS2. • My next priority is to ensure that all parts of the Wendover Parish are fairly represented on the Council. • Providing support to the Parish Clerk and her staff is paramount. • Ensuring that minutes and documents are clearer and easier to understand to the uninitiated. And to enjoy the

experience!Roz GREEN This will be my second term as a Parish Councillor. I have to be honest and say I was not entirely sure whether I wanted to stay for another 4 years, my final decision came when I realised how much I should like to see all the projects the Council has started come to fruition and so, another 4 years!

This term will see the refurbishment of the Manor Waste and much needed work at Hampden Pond. Also the vexed and long running difficulty of parking in the centre of Wendover should finally be resolved and, of course, continuing the fight against HS2.

Nicky GREGORY The last 4 years has seen constructive change within the PC which now runs as a cohesive and happy group determined, openly, to do their best for Wendover. Much has been achieved, but there is still more to do.

Parking remains the main issue for most people, an old issue I had hoped would be resolved by now. One of my reasons for joining the PC in 2011 was the lack of information being circulated from the Clock Tower to the Community. One issue I hope you feel we have solved. The last term of the PC has been enjoyable and constructive – I hope the same for the next 4 years.

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David HAYWOOD The limited resources and powers at the disposal of the Parish Council are more than made up for by the dedication and persistence of its Councillors who strive to ensure that Wendover continues to be a great place to live. My co-option in 2014 gave me the opportunity to appreciate the real ambition and focussed approach of Parish Councillors who work on behalf of the people of Wendover. I am proud to continue on the newly formed Council in order to assist the local community, through supporting fellow Councillors and residents in managing the common issues that confront us.

Susan Jane HETHERINGTON I’m Sue Hetherington, age 63, retired, married to Andrew, living in Wharf Road. Prompted by the AVDC magazine, I took a deep breath and stood as a district councillor candidate for our ward. I also decided to be a candidate for our parish council.

My AVDC candidacy notes (still applicable to me as a parish councillor) will be found in last month’s Wendover News. I am delighted to be a Wendover Parish Councillor and look forward to starting in the role. I am, however, sorry to see that only 10 candidates stood for the 13 seats.

Alan Sydney MYERSWhile we cannot live in the past or remain impervious to change, the Parish Council must help us all to absorb the changes with county work devolved to Parish and Town councils while retaining the character of Wendover that makes it so special. Wendover is a strong community and so long as we work together we can create a Wendover which will take much pride in its long history but also develop as Wendover wants, not as dictated by others who have no knowledge of our fair town. The success of the library has demonstrated that we can control our future. Flourishing clubs such as U3A and WI all demonstrate a very lively community. The Parish Council should harness all this energy and interest and to lead Wendover to a future which the community has decided upon. Tom WALSH My first term as a parish councillor has been busy and rewarding. I see my second term as being even more interesting. Wendover faces many challenges. Challenges posed by HS2, future housing development and the devolution of services from district and county. There’s also the ongoing tasks of maintaining and improving the parish councils existing assets and services. Assets like play equipment, open spaces, street lighting and the Manor Waste.Much has been achieved and I intend to play a full part in the council’s future programmes to manage all of these challenges and any others that might come along.Stephen WORTH I have been resident in Wendover since 1983 having served 28 years in the Royal Air Force and then 15 years in the Home Office as an Immigration Officer. I was elected to the parish council 16 years ago and have chaired all the committees in that time.

I will continue to pursue a policy of keeping Wendover an attractive and vibrant community to live and work in with particular emphasis on recreational facilities, continuing the enhancement of the pond and creating a neighbourhood plan for the future.

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New Weston Turville Parish CouncilIn the past four years we have replaced the bus shelter in Worlds End Lane and jointly funded a new shelter on the A413 near Hampden Hall. We replaced the seat at the end of the footpath by the canal, refurbished the tennis courts, installed gas central heating in the village hall, tidied and planted up our green spaces. We have supported the development and publication of the parish magazine which was requested by parishioners, and supported and overseen the return of the village fete which was also requested by parishioners. We have supported the refurbishment of our very popular village hall. We have instigated discussions regarding the parking and traffic issues on Hampden Hall which we anticipate will, in time, resolve the issues. We have purchased additional dog mess bins to help you to keep our public spaces cleaner. We have jointly purchased mobile speed indicator devices to monitor road usage and speeds and conducted speed checks on our most complained

about roads. The council has also supported the successful ‘Stop Hampden Fields’ campaign group and has been actively involved in voicing your concerns in the building and development of Arla and the road ‘improvements’ on the A41.

This term we will focus on the issues we have with speeding and the use of village roads as ‘rat runs’. We will continue to spend time trying to restrain speculative developments of large housing estates which threaten to incorporate us into the urban area of Aylesbury and lose our ‘village’ identity, whilst supporting new development to help families move in and prevent us becoming a ‘dormitory town’: this will be done by the production of our Parish Plan. We will oversee the devolvement of services to parish councils and continue to maintain and improve our public spaces. We have a responsibility to change our street lights as several are so old that replacement parts are no longer

available and replace them with new energy efficient street lights. We will reposition the children’s play area by the village hall to improve the parking and renew the equipment to keep our young people safe and entertained. We will continue to develop and improve our communication channels by the introduction of our new website and informing you of current projects through the Weston Turville Times.

In common with other local parish councils, we have not had to have elections this year because we currently have vacancies. We would encourage you to join us in making Weston Turville a better place to live and work by volunteering a few hours of your time each month. You do not have to be a member of the council to help with the parish plan process but we do need you to have enthusiasm, energy and a willingness to get involved. Contact the Chairman, Martin Jarvis or turn up at a parish council meeting for further information.

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Back in the Autumn of 1875 an unknown Scottish writer visited Wendover, staying the night at the Red Lion in the High Street. The young writer had already published some essays about his travels in Europe and on this occasion was writing about an Autumn walk he was taking from High Wycombe to Tring via Great Missenden and Wendover. Eventually this essay was published under the title of “An Autumn Effect” and is still available free to download on the internet. It is fascinating to read what this visitor has to say about Wendover 140 years ago:

“Wendover, in itself, is a straggling, purposeless sort of place. Everybody seems to have had his own opinion as to how the

street should go; or rather, every now and then a man seems to have arisen with a new idea on the subject, and led away a little sect of neighbours to join in his heresy.”

The author continues, “The church, which might perhaps have served as rallying-point for these loose houses, and pulled the township into something like intelligible unity, stands some distance off among great trees; but the inn (to take the public buildings in order of importance) is in what I understand to be the principal street: a pleasant old house, with bay-windows, and three peaked gables, and many swallows’ nests plastered about the eaves.”

The essay also includes a delightful description of the countryside around Wendover and a visit the author made to a farm and to St Mary’s church. He was fascinated by the charming young daughter of the landlord of the Red Lion and her collection of dolls.

This delightful snippet of Wendover’s history would have been lost in time except that this young writer went on to try his hand at fiction and in 1883 published a novel under the title of “Treasure Island”. His name was Robert Louis Stevenson and he went on to become one of the premier authors of the nineteenth century.


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In Buckinghamshire County Museum, the Bucks Open Studios event is within the Fanfare Exhibition 23 May - 4 July, see p2.

This exhibition showcases work from many of the artists participating in Bucks Open Studios so if you are overwhelmed by the number of artists and variety of work you can go to this taster free of charge. There is also work for sale. Bucks County Museum, Church Street, Aylesbury HP20 2QP, Tel 01296 331441 www.buckscountymuseum.org

Queens Park Centre, Aylesbury, HP21 7RTFor the first time since 2012 Marian Wallis, #81, jewellery; Sue-Jane Mott, #83 ceramics; Sue Gosney, #82, painting and Eddie Gosney, #80, photography are delighted to announce that they are exhibiting together at Queens Park Arts Centre, as part of this countywide event. They open at 10am on Saturday 6 June running daily, except Sunday, until Saturday 20 June, 2015. Each of the four exhibitors will be showing a new portfolio of work and look forward to welcoming as many visitors as possible. Free car park, off Walton Road.

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WendoverThis year we have 9 artists in 6 different locations in Wendover, displaying their work, which is free to view, during the period Saturday 6 – Sunday 21 June. There are more artists in the surrounding area across the county and over the borders. Come and see the rich diversity of locally produced talent, and in most cases chat with the artists and see them working. The Directory of all exhibiting artists throughout the county is available at the Library, and at Little Bird Gallery, The Barn Courtyard. Full details with times, which vary from venue to venue, can be found in the Directory and on www.bucksopenstudios.org.uk.

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166. SHIRLEY THOMSON at 11 Walnut Drive paints in acrylics and oils and uses encaustic wax techniques. She says “Art is for FUN. You think you can’t paint?......come and have a go!”.

167 & 168. GODFREY THORPE & JEREMY WHITE will be showing their work in the Pottery and Gallery at 12 Walnut Drive. Jeremy says, “I find a lot of inspiration from natural forms and the landscape and have been much influenced by Cornish rock formations”. Godfrey as a hobby potter, enjoys experimenting with geometric forms and has produced a flock of birds for this years’ exhibition! www.jeremywhiteceramics.co.uk

169. BARBARA SHAW hand stitches many small pieces of fabric in layers to create unique textile collage pictures. She will be demonstrating how she produces her fabric

images at 3 Linden Lea. www.artintextiles.co.uk

170. GRAHAM JEFFORD has been throwing off the shackles of a lifetime of engineering detail, and is now a figurative painter working in a representational style. “My aim is to capture the essence of the subject rather than the detail”. www.grahamjefford.co.uk

171.DEBORAH McGUIRE is a Contemporary Traditional Quilt Maker. “I love old patterns and traditional hand sewn methods. Visit us at The PlainStitch Workroom in Back Street to see around 100 Quilts and see work in progress”. www.plainstitch.co.uk

172. SUSAN GRAY. “I paint in the West Country and Cumbria, painting directly onto boards or canvas on the beach or landscape trying to capture the energy and emotion of the place”. 1 Robert Mews, High Street. www.susan-gray.co.uk

173. Christian Twelftree. Oil paintings on canvas, “en plein air”. Local area scenes and landscapes which are impressionistic in style. At The Little Bird Told Me Gallery, The Barn Courtyard.

174. REBECCA RASON FLOR FERREIRA, also at The Little Bird Told Me Gallery. “I enjoy working in oils, charcoal, pastel and collage on canvas paper and wood. I returned to the UK from Portugal in 2014. My inspiration comes from flowers, still life, the figure, music and literature. www.rfrstudio.com

In Nearby Weston Turville VALERIE LAPTHORN (164) is exhibiting her new collection of photographs - ‘Colours of Mauritius’. www.valerielapthornphotograhy.co.uk

In Halton Village JILL PEARCE (165) will be showing a range of Patchwork, Quilting and Textiles, including scarves, embroidery, cushions and cards.

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Little Kimble Art GroupStewart Hall, Little Kimble, HP17 0XN, Entry 148We are a group of seven women who are passionate about our fine arts and skilled crafts. We produce an exciting mix of items, for you to enjoy looking at, or get inspiration from. We will all be demonstrating on Sunday 14 June. Students very welcome anytime. Most creations will be for sale, and cater for every budget, for yourself, for your home or for gifts. The historic Stewart Hall provides a friendly ambiance for our vibrant show, and is easily found on the A4010 Aylesbury to Risborough road, aka Station Road, on the 300 bus route and opposite Little Kimble Station. There is ample parking and good disabled facilities. We are famed for our cream teas. For updates join our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/LittleKimbleArtGroup

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LindengateLindengate ExplainedAt Lindengate we support people with mental health needs, who feel their wellbeing could be improved. We do this through the medium of Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH). We think about wellbeing in its widest sense and recognise the need to focus on how the individual may rediscover their meaning and purpose in life.

Social and Therapeutic Horticulture harnesses the benefits of the natural world and gardening, and uses them to therapeutic means. The value of natural open spaces and gardens has been recognised for centuries, but the use of gardening as a therapy has been more recent.

At Lindengate, Gardeners (service users) work alongside volunteers and staff on their goals in a tranquil and private 5 acre site. We offer supportive and non-judgemental listening and the opportunity to escape some of the stresses of daily life. Activities vary depending

on the season and are guided by our qualified horticulturalist. For rainy days, we have facilities for Craft making and cooking is encouraged when our harvest allows. There are also many opportunities to have a go at the many DIY skills needed on the site

We recognise the fact that people who experience mental illness, face many barriers in society. One of our aims is to challenge this discrimination and stigma. In our dealings with the wider community, we proudly present the fact that many of our existing staff have experience of using mental health services and we believe that this allows us to offer a better quality of service to our Gardeners. We understand that social isolation can cause and maintain poor wellbeing which is why we seek to reduce this.

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Buy to let lending continues to thrive. So what does this marketplace offer the budding landlord or even an existing one to add to their portfolio? With the return on Savings remaining low, the relaxation on how the 55+s can access some or all of their entire pension fund from April 2015, may mean that some of these funds could be used as a deposit on a buy to let property.

The growth of the buy to let market has been assisted by some of the following factors:• Not enough homes are being built to satisfy

the demands of the growing population.• The continuing difficulty some renters have

in saving for a house purchase deposit.• The flexibility offered by renting.

Of course, there is no guarantee of success, especially if your tenant stops paying the rent; however here are a few tips to help any future landlords:Tip 1: Differentiate between your own residential home and an investment property, the latter being a commercial decision.

Tip 2: Speak to local letting agents about areas that are good for renting and how much you can expect in rent. Also decide who your target audience is – young professionals, students, or families?Tip 3: Most lenders will want to see a rental income of at least 125% of your monthly mortgage payments, so ensure that the maths stack up.Tip 4: Plan for void periods, if you do not have a tenant. You will be still liable for costs, such as insurance, and your mortgage payment.Tip 5: Be aware of the landlord insurances required, as well as regulatory issues (from both UK and Europe) and the need to check out prospective tenants. Also decide if you will use a letting agent to assist and what associated costs you will have to pay.

There are no guarantees that there will be a continuous letting of the property or that the rental income will be sufficient to meet the costs of the mortgage. The value of your buy to let property and income from it can go down as well as up. You will almost certainly require advice on the legal and tax issues involved.

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Considering becoming a landlord?In Wendover we continue to see a shortage of all house types in both the residential sales and lettings markets. With rental properties in such high demand it doesn’t take long to find a tenant.

All types of properties are required for waiting tenants in this area and with the average rental return at around 3.5% to 4% locally, this is still much better than the interest rates offered by most bank accounts. In addition to the monthly return, the capital growth, which over the last 2 years has seen the average house price in Wendover increase approximately 20%, is also well worth taking into consideration. Of

course it can’t be guaranteed that house prices will continue to grow, but it is safe to say that unless we see a vast increase in new homes being built demand will not be met.

If you are considering buying a rental property and would like advice on what is expected of you as a landlord or you would like advice from a local agent on where and what is best to buy, come in and see us at 8 High Street, Wendover or call us on 01296 625000 and we will be delighted to help you.Ross Final – Resident Partner at Christopher

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Wendover Evening WIYou may remember that the WI Event Notice in the April edition of Wendover News featured the WI Centenary and the Baton event.

The Baton was escorted from Aylesbury by eight WI members on bicycles, and bringing up the rear was a brightly decorated sports car.

Wyevale Nursery generously hosted this event. Supporters were provided with refreshments and their catering team

baked a special celebratory cake. A Wyevale horticulturist gave a talk on the WI and the Institute’s connections with gardening.

Finally, the Baton was collected by motorcycle and went on to High Wycombe.

Wendover Bowls ClubThe outdoor season is now well under way with a number of matches already having been played. This included a League Match in the Chiltern and Thames League which Wendover won. This took us to the top of the group after just one match. Time will tell what happens throughout the rest of the season.

We have two Ladies Teams playing in County level games - Top Club and Trundell Trophy - where teams from all over the area compete against each other. Good luck to them.

Home fixtures for June are as follows:-Tuesday 2, 6.00pm; Wednesday 3, 6.00pm; Sunday 7, 2.30pm; Wednesday 10, 6.00pm; Sunday 14, 2.30pm; Wednesday 17, 6.00pm; Sunday 21, 2.30pm; Friday 26, 6.00pm.


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Fiona Poole (Wendover WI’s inaugural President) receiving the National Federation of Women’s Institutes Centenary Baton.

Away fixtures for June are as follows:Saturday 6 (Amersham), 2.30pm; Saturday 13 (Tring), 2.30pm; Saturday 20 (Chessvale), 2.30pm; Sunday 27 (Long Crendon), 2.30pm; Sunday 28 (Thame), 2.30pm; Monday 29 (Gerrards Cross), 6.00pm.

A very busy month and hopefully our teams will have success. For more information contact Brian Wheeler 01296 622605, Brian Harrison 01296 630669, Ann Smith 01494 569377.

Tai Chi & Your HealthA new weekly daytime class of Tai Chi for beginners will start on Wednesday 1 July at St Anne’s Hall, Wendover at 12 noon.

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system of slow moving exercises combining the mind, body and breath.

With regular and correct practice Tai Chi can help you to:•Relax and feel better about yourself•Boost your immune system•Recover from illness and injuries•Improve balance and co-ordination

•Loosen the joints reducing aches and pains•Improve posture and alignment•Improve health and longevity•Promote healing and speeds recovery•Reduce stress and anxiety

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2nd Wendover Guides Walk It!On Saturday 9 May 2nd Wendover Guides entered three teams for the Buckinghamshire County Competition Hike. This is a tough competition to navigate an unknown course of 10km or 20km in the fastest time. Team TAGA entered the 10km and won with a time of 2hrs 8mins. The team contained three members of last years’ winning team which shows that experience counts! Our other team in this category, BSCBAMM, included many of our youngest Guides, and they did very well to finish the 10km hike which bodes well for future years. We also entered three former Guides as Wendover Young Leaders, team EMS, in the 20km hike, which gave our second win of the day in a time of 4hrs 27mins.

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Well done to the teams: TAGA- Tilly O’ Callagahan, Aisling Burton, Grace Watts and Ashley Rosner; BSCBAMM - Bea Lyons, Sophie Fishman, Chloe Wilkinson, Bethani Morgan, Alice Bradley, Mae Horlock and Morgan Howard; and EMS - Ellen Watts, Megan McLoughlan and Stephanie Beale.

Back in April many of the 2nd Wendover Guides entered the Buckinghamshire County Bake-Off. Guide Freya Sellwood is through to the next round of the Competition taking place in early June and we wish her every success for this.

Hilary Gilby 2nd Wendover Guides Unit Guider

WJFC U12’s Win SBMSC Red Division! Coaches Mark Endean & Dave Gundry took a squad of 13 to Thame United for this year’s final against Gerrards Cross. After a bright start from both teams Gerrards Cross took an early lead from a header. The game was evenly balanced with both teams having chances to score but Wendover dug in deep and Louis Fountain scored making it 2-1 and Wendover the winners. Fantastic effort and huge congratulations to all the boys.

The Club’s annual tournament is on Sat 20 & Sun 21 June at RAF Halton with age groups ranging from Under 6’s to Under 16’s - come along and support the Wendover teams!

Wendover Village Cup 2015The Wendover Village Cup season opened on 9 May. There are 10 teams in this year’s competition offering occasional cricketers the chance to demonstrate their 20/20 skills. The opening weekend showed that the competition is alive and well with 4 close games played out in front of family and friends at the Witchell Cricket Ground. The remaining fixtures will be played between 1pm and 6pm on most weekends from late May through to the Final on 19 July. Do join us and enjoy a feast of cricket.

Whitchurch Morris Men – Looking GoodMay Day came and went and started in glorious sunshine with a chill wind. It ended in warm sunshine at the end of a tiring day at the Farm Museum in Pitstone Green. You may be surprised to learn that we had about 30 – 40 people watch us at the monument at 6:30 in the morning.

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So on to June’s Tuesday evening performances. You’ll find us at the following locations where we start dancing around 8 pm: 2 June, The Bell,

Hardwick HP22 4DZ; 9 June, The Hampden Arms, Great Hampden HP16 9RQ; 16 June, The Half Moon, Wilstone HP23 4PD; 23 June, The George and Dragon, Quainton HP22 4AR; 30 June, The White Swan, Whitchurch HP22 4JT.

If you want to find out more about the Morris please come and meet us or visit our website www.whitchurchmorris.org.uk.

Wassail, John King, WMM

Wendover Cricket ClubWendover 1st XI have made a strong start to the season in the Mid Bucks League Division 1 by winning their first 3 matches. The 2nd XI won their opening game by 56 runs; defeats followed to Lacey Green 2nd’s by 21 runs and also at Ballinger by 21 runs. The junior section is in full swing and is at maximum capacity in many age groups. As a result there is now a waiting list. For all juniors enquiries, please contact Richard Peck on 01296 624209 or [email protected]. Potential senior players are always welcome; please contact Jonathan Seabrook on [email protected].

The response to the 150th anniversary hoodies has been terrific with take up exceeding 200, so expect to see them around! Furthermore, arrangements for the 4th September Beer Festival & Hog Roast event are in full swing and you will soon see details for this around Wendover – remember all welcome!

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Ordering Repeat MedicationYou may order your repeat medicines by:•Ordering online using the link on our website.•Leaving your request slip in the repeat prescription box available in the foyer.•Post, or e-mail addressed to [email protected]. (If you want your prescription returned by post we will require a SAE.)•Taking it to Lloyds Pharmacy in Wendover who will deliver it to us.

If you are a Dispensing Patient, please ask Dispensary staff about our repeat prescription service. We have a collection service for prescriptions for Lloyds in Wendover and in Aston Clinton, or we can send prescriptions electronically to any pharmacy nominated by you that participates in the electronic prescribing scheme.

Please allow at least 2 working days for a prescription to be issued.

Extended Opening Hours We offer pre-booked GP appointments from 7.40am on three days a week, on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm, and on

Saturday mornings from 8.30 to 10.30am (except on Bank Holiday weekends).

Active Bucks Too few of us are doing enough physical activity. As a result we are missing out on the benefits being active can bring, such as reducing our risk of disease and disability, becoming more independent, connecting with other local people, and improving our mental wellbeing.

Bucks County Council has launched the Active Bucks project which aims to support more people to get more active, more often - with a particular focus on reducing the number of inactive people across the county. You don’t need to take up a sport or join a gym; any activity which makes you breathe faster and feel warmer, including gardening and housework, makes a great contribution to your daily activity levels.

For more details see www.buckscc.gov.uk/activebucks, including information on how to get involved, and how to become a community champion who will motivate others in their community to get more active.

Travel ClinicsWe offer a private travel service to our patients including immunisations, malaria tablets and general health advice for travellers. If you want to make use of this service please complete the travel clinic form, which can be downloaded from our website or collected from Reception, and return it to us as soon as possible – ideally 10-12 weeks before you travel.

If you are travelling overseas this summer please make sure you have purchased suitable travel health insurance. It is very important that you declare any pre-existing medical conditions, otherwise you will not be covered if you develop an illness related to this condition. When travelling within Europe also carry an up to date European Health Insurance Card (available free of charge at www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/startApplication.do).

Changes To Our Usual Opening HoursOn Thursday 18 June we will close at 1pm for staff training. For full details of our opening hours and information on the services we offer please see www.westongrove.com.

This space is sponsored by Wendover Health Centre.

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More Seating and Shopping at No2No2 Pound Street have had a bit of a change around and have a bit more space for sampling those delicious wines and deli platters.

We are very proud of our great selection of wines from small producers who really care about the wines they make, often using organic and biodynamic farming methods. We believe there is a real difference between these and the commercial wines found in supermarkets. The best way to test this out is to come along and taste the wines for yourself; we can talk (and taste) you through our range any time.

If you’re looking for more than just the odd bottle for that evening, maybe planning a dinner party, starting a cellar, or just replenishing the racks, we can put your orders together with tasting notes and food-matching recommendations and deliver free of charge locally, whenever is convenient for you. Alternatively, you can take it away there and then!

Open Every Evening!Due to popular demand, from 1 June, we will be open late Monday through to Saturday. That means more time to book in for our informal wine tastings, more opportunities to catch up with friends, more chance to eat and drink delicious things or a spot of late night shopping!

British Cheese WeekBritish Cheese Week runs from 1-7 June and of course we are celebrating with lots of cheesy loveliness from this region. Come along to taste, and learn about, the great cheese this area produces.

Foodie FunWe’re starting to get our suppliers and friends together to plan this year’s ‘Tastes of the Summer’, our Food and Drink festival on Manor Waste, which is to take place on Saturday 25 July. More details soon!

See No2 Pound Street advert page 21.

Summer BeerAt The Chiltern Brewery we are proud of our perfect palette of pints, a range of draught beers for you to enjoy throughout the year. For 2015, in addition to our 3 permanent ales, Chiltern Pale Ale 3.7% vol, Beechwood Bitter 4.3% vol and new Chiltern Black 3.9% vol, we have already produced 4 seasonal and limited edition beers. Our current offering is Cobblestones Summer Ale 3.5% vol, a golden, light summer pale ale, refreshing and fruity, with hints of blackcurrant and very slight bitterness. It is well hopped and rich and perfectly suited to the warmer temperatures and lighter evenings of our spring and summer.

Our beers are available locally at The Point in Wendover and the Old Swan at the Lee, and in sharing packs and containers from 2 pint servings upwards from the brewery shop – ideal for summer parties and gatherings! You can also find a great and varied selection of bottled beers at the Loaf and Larder Farm Shop at World’s End, Budgens and here, at our brewery shop.

Monument Gold Pale Ale 3.8% vol, named after Coombe Hill Monument, now has a lovely new label to fit in with fresh branding that reflects our beautiful rural surroundings

here that help to inspire the names and flavours of our beers. There will be more new labels to look out for soon.

Finally, a reminder that The Farmers’ Bar in Aylesbury, with its historic courtyard, is the brewery’s tap and a great place to enjoy our beers plus many other unique beers too.

Find us on Twitter @Chiltern_Brewer or call 01296 613647. See advert page 13.

Cornelli Race for Life

Cornelli Sugarcraft Specialist staff, family and friends are delighted to have completed the Waddesdon Race For Life on Sunday 17 May. A beautiful sunny day, with over 1,200 women and children running / walking 5 kilometres to raise money for Cancer Research. A big thank you to everyone who supported by buying raffle tickets, donating via the Cornelli Sugarcraft Just Giving page, attending the charity coffee morning at No2 Pound Street and putting money in the charity tins in both Cornelli and No2. To date £1,200 has been raised. A fantastic result showing just how great people can be for a good cause. Thank you!

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Katie Thomas (KT) was born in Wendover. An avid performer from a young age: Chief Munchkin (John Hampden); Eliza Doolittle –My Fair Lady (Wendover Junior). Other local performances included Annie; Squealer in Animal Farm; Dorothy in Wizard of Oz. After 7 years at AHS, KT became Head Girl at The Italia Conti Academy in London, the oldest theatre school in the world. Coming from a dance/music family background KT taught regularly from a young age and then started up The Musical Kidz Company at only 17 and developed the business by adding an agency in 2007. She likes to push and motivate all her students into getting the most from their training with her as hobby or career. KT is the Pantomime Juvenile Co-ordinator for Aylesbury Waterside and auditions all the children each year for the Panto season. KT worked professionally in Calamity Jane (Gatehouse Theatre), Barbra Streisand in You Don’t Bring Me Flowers (Tour), Dancer (Aviva Advert) and appeared in various commercials and other performances.

In 2013 KT won a New York Film Academy scholarship for their intensive 2 year musical theatre & film course, building up a very impressive range of overseas credits including the lead in the movie musical One Door Opens, Elizabeth Bennett in a voiceover of Pride and Prejudice. KT choreographed and starred in a documentary about Tap filmed in Central Park, Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge. KT played Adult Female in Spring Awakening the Musical in the Off Broadway ATA theatre. She has just produced a Short feature film, Najima, with Audacity Innovative now showing at festivals both stateside and across the globe. In June/July she plays the lead in a film about Cerebral Palsy so is researching heavily. KT is to teach a series of workshops to a High School in Delaware so she will see if it really is how films depict it! She simply never seems to stop and with her range of performing, producing, teaching and choreography credits building up she is certainly incredibly gifted and someone up and coming to watch!

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SchoolsAston Clinton Nature Exploration Centre (Woodland Folk)Woodland Folk is an outdoor based childcare setting, with only 24 spaces for children at any one time, initially opening May half term and Summer Holidays, with a view to operating full time from September. Initial school holiday provision will be from a yurt within the grounds of Green Park, allowing use of the fantastic outdoor space that is onsite. Early years provision will run during term time, offering long hours (7.30am-6.30pm) to accommodate working families, and taking children from 2-5 years of age. Children in the Early Years will follow the EYFS curriculum.

Little AcornsLittle Acorns was opened in Wendover Youth Centre in September 1990 by a group of parents, and moved to a purpose built facility in June 2011. The new facility includes a large playroom, Quiet Room, fully equipped kitchen, outside area and children’s toilets. The dedicated team of qualified staff provide a happy and safe learning environment for the children, and Little Acorns continues to prosper with full waiting lists.

As part of the 25th anniversary celebrations Little Acorns are running two events: Sunday 19 July 10:30 – 13:00 Teddy Bear’s Picnic, at John Colet playing fields and Saturday 12 September 20:00 Black & Bling Evening, at

Wendover Memorial Hall (adults only). Details about both events on www.wendovernews.co.uk/events. For more information or to register please contact: 01296 625787, [email protected] or see www.littleacornswendover.org.

627 Transfer627 Transfer are offering support to help children in Buckinghamshire who are preparing to start secondary school next term. Their sessions, workshops and resources help increase children’s confidence about moving schools, and build their social and organisational skills ready for secondary school. Schools, parents, youth groups and other organisations can ask further questions and book support by emailing 627 Transfer at [email protected].

Schools ExpansionJohn Hampden School Wendover and Wendover CE Junior School have opened a public consultation regarding the expansion of the two schools to accommodate one additional class in each year. Expansion to take place beginning in September 2016 and completing in the 2022-2023 school year. The consultation closes 26 June 2015. The consultation form is available on www.wendovernews.co.uk/news/consultation-on-proposed-schools-expansion.

12 hour FrisbeeOn 28 March, 31 John Colet students, teachers and ex-students played a series of small but intensive games of ultimate Frisbee. By

the end of the night, the amount of money raised in those twelve hours was just over £742 with the total still to be verified. We would like to say a massive thank you to all the organizers of this event, the teachers, the parents and the amazing volunteers who came throughout the day with food, drinks, clothes and the good spirit that we all needed.

Business Partnerships NeededJohn Colet School Seeks Business Partnerships For Work ExperienceWe warmly invite you all to our meeting at John Colet School on Wednesday 3 June at 7.30pm. Please email to confirm your attendance or if you are unable to attend and you would like to discuss this further. Refreshments will be provided.

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Chiltern Way FederationIn a previous edition, we mentioned an imminent inspection and we are proud to present the outcomes to you. Following a recent Local Authority Review, using Ofsted Inspectors, both schools in our Federation (Wendover Campus and Prestwood Campus), were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all aspects.

We would like to invite all members of the community to come and visit us. We will be holding an open evening on Thursday 2 July from 5-7pm. You do not need to bring anything apart from yourselves, as we will also be putting a BBQ on for you! However, we would appreciate if you could contact the school in advance on [email protected] or 01296622157, so we can adequately plan for your visit.

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Wendover FC are Champions!Wendover are to proud announce that they have been crowned Division 1 Champions!

A fantastic finish to the season saw the Black & Golds beat Aylesbury Park Rangers 3-1 at home in the effective title decider. A screamer from Tom Sheppard settled the tie in front of an estimated 100 spectators who came to watch!

A straightforward 2-0 win against Longwick and a 5-0 thumping of Bedgrove Utd wrapped up the title to bring home Wendover’s first trophy for 10 years. Hopefully the first of many to come in the near future which looks very bright indeed for a club very much on

the up! Wendover finished the season on a fantastic 50 points, winning 16 of their 20 league games with a goal difference of +43 thanks to 66 goals scored and only 23 conceded.

T o p Goalscorer of the season was Jamie Spurden with a total of 29 goals, followed by Darren Woolard and Tom Sheppard both on 20, Tristan Nicholls on 13 and Bruno Passaro on 8.

We’d like to say a big thank you for all the fantastic support we’ve had this season. Come rain or shine we’ve been cheered on all the way! We’re very

proud to represent our fantastic village and we hope we’ve done our supporters and the village proud again this season.

Remember, for all our club events, news etc please visit our website: www.wendoverfc.com. From here, you can also visit and join

our vibrant Facebook page. We have many events going on over the summer this year, including our charity match on 31 May, annual 5-a-side tournament and summer party so keep an eye on our facebook page for news, details and updates.

For questions/information/enquiries please contact 1st Team Manager Mike Gregory on 07783841905 or drop us a message through our Facebook page.

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Future Activity of Get Wendover CyclingThe GWC group was formed on the basis of an already existing cycling support group. In July 2008, we adopted our GWC constitution. The aim is to engage with members of the public – cyclists, potential cyclists, pedestrians, car drivers – all residents. Our objective is to promote cycling in Wendover and the surrounding villages. If more people cycled and there was less use of cars, Wendover would be a much safer and healthier place.

We have been successful in organising or supporting the provision of cycle racks on Kings Parade, outside the library, Budgens, the memorial hall, the health centre and at Ashbrook recreation ground. Our greatest achievement has been to ensure that the Manor Road cycle path from Tring Road to the schools was built. The funding was available but some local opposition almost denied the school children the safe cycle route. We also supported the provision of a cycle path from Sunnybanks to the Clocktower.

We have created a series of maps showing

how existing routes can be improved. These ideas are currently being considered by Bucks County Council as some funding is available.

The committee has decided to be less active. The website www.getwendovercycling.org will be maintained with contact phone numbers. We are hoping that some younger enthusiastic cyclists would like to take over the GWC with new ideas for promoting safe cycling in the Wendover area.

Chris Peeler, chair, Get Wendover Cycling

Brook House Follow-upThanks to all who attended the Brook House meeting, and to all who followed up individually. There are some actions which have occurred since the meeting which need to be publicised:1. the owner is building the two proposed

houses, and has sold one. 2. the Parish Council was unsupportive of

the proposals made by village residents.For both these reasons, we are not pursuing further action.

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Thank You to VotersMy thanks to everyone who returned me as one of your District Councillors for Wendover & Halton. It is an honour and a privilege to have been re-elected for a second term. I will continue to work with the Parish Council and other community groups to ensure that Wendover and Halton remain vibrant and retain their unique identity. I commit myself to working all year round on behalf of all members of the community no matter how they may have voted.

Cllr Steve Bowles

A sincere thanks to everyone who voted for me in the Wendover and Halton District Council elections. The hard work starts now. I’m here to represent the best interests of all, irrespective of voting habits, throughout the year and to make good on my intentions: examining how to develop a walk through Wendover and Halton on aspects of historical and natural interest; promoting local tourism; deepening the links with the RAF community; developing outdoor youth facilities, particularly promoting Halton’s ATC; developing the local environment including the repair of country pathways; and supporting village life. I’m not here to take you for granted, but to promote the community for the better. It will be a privilege to serve you.

Andrew Southam

We three unsuccessful UKIP candidates contesting the 3 seats available to the ward of Wendover and Halton on 7 May would like to thank all those who supported us. We just missed out on all of the 3 seats by coming in 4th, 5th and 6th. We consider it a pity we were not more successful because we were

the only party who fielded 3 local candidates living in the ward. We also represented an excellent geographic spread of Halton Village, Wendover and the Princess Mary Gate estate. Sue is pleased to have gained a seat on Wendover Parish Council and looks forward to taking it up in due course.

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Bones!May I appeal to my neighbours not to put out meat carcasses for the red kites. On several occasions now I have had to try and stop my dog eating chicken bones which he has found in my garden, not always successfully. I can’t imagine where they have come from if not dropped by birds.

Some people may not be aware that cooked bones are extremely bad for dogs, they can splinter in the stomach and cause all sorts of problems.

While not wanting to spoil the pleasure you get from seeing these birds circling, I ask you to think about whether the scraps you leave out could have consequences for other animals.

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Our Dad, Ray Smith, was born in Northampton on 15 June 1958. He was the first son born to Jean and Mike Smith. At an early age Ray and his Mum and Dad moved to Narbeth Drive in Aylesbury with Mike securing a job at Adams Garage. Brother Gary was soon on the scene. Ray attended Broughton Junior School and then The Grange Secondary School in Aylesbury. He was good at sport and always interested in cars. He left school to complete an apprenticeship in motor mechanics at Ford & Slater, the British Leyland dealership on the Bicester Road also in Aylesbury.

On completion of his apprenticeship Ray joined his dad Mike, a panel beater and sprayer by trade, who was running his own business and together they became M Smith & Son in Stocklake. Mike and Ray then went on to form and run Fast Fit Tyre Services at the same premises. Dad met our mum Deb in 1976 and they were married at R.A.F. Halton in November 1978. Ray then became not the ‘son-in-law’ but a son to Norman and Vina Johnstone from Icknield Close, Wendover. Early married life was in Buckingham, soon to move to Stoke Mandeville and then Weston Turville.

Jamie was born in August 1982 and Daniel came along in July 1985. Our dad’s love of football meant that he was always keen for us to participate. (If we weren’t playing we were watching on the many TVs at home just so you didn’t miss any vital moments if you had to move from your seat by chance!) Dad managed the local team when we were playing, cheering us and shouting at us in all sorts of weather! He often sponsored the football kit, which frequently adorned the radiators at home on Sunday afternoons!

In January 1989 Mike and Ray moved from

Stocklake to London Road Service Station, South Street, Wendover with Mike and Jean running the petrol forecourt and shop until they retired to the south coast. Dad ran the workshop and MOT Testing Station and then had to purchase the freehold from Shell UK in 1996 at which stage Ray Smith Motor Services Limited was created. Dad worked exceptionally hard and we had some great family holidays as a result of it. Dad always loved dogs and he and mum bred Norwich Terriers for many years. He was an exceptional midwife!

Dad’s ‘passion’ was also gadgets with ‘passion’ being somewhat of an understatement, maybe inherited genes from his own dad Mike? You name it, Dad had it. He always had things but often didn’t know how they worked, he just had to have one. In December 2007, Dad finally got a ‘daughter’, in Heidi, as his elder son Jamie married in Washington DC. He spent the day behind the camera, creating memories we will never forget.

Our Dad remarried to Maria in July 2008 at St Mary’s Church, Wendover. He even had Sumo Wrestling suits at his Wedding reception and after a few drinks, everybody was getting involved. They shared many wonderful years together and once again his love for animals took over. After moving to Wycombe Close he soon had a house full again, with a pond of fish, two Bengal cats and two Cairn Terriers. He just couldn’t be without pets of some description.

Maria and our Dad had a happy time and he was finally looking to retire and relocate

down to the south coast of the UK to enjoy the fruits of his years of hard work and a happy retirement. He was looking forward to walking his dogs on the beach and enjoying the stress-free life that he so deserved after his years of hard work at the garage. For the first time in over a decade both his boys were living back in the UK, and were able to do little things that many families can take for granted, Sunday lunch, going to the football, a cheeky beer after work!

His death was untimely and sudden, having a stroke, at home, on the Sunday afternoon, from which he never recovered. We cannot express enough, our gratitude to the amazingly hard working staff at Stoke Mandeville hospital, who took care of not only him, but also the family and friends who came to visit with such a level of compassion and professionalism; we can only be thankful.

Our dad was the most generous, caring, hard working man you would ever have had the pleasure to meet, and as so many people have said to us since his passing, he was just one of ‘the good guys’, that are so few and far between these days. He always found happiness in other people’s success and happiness, sometimes even more so than his own.

We cannot express how overwhelmed we have been by the support we have received from family, friends, customers to Ray Smith Motor Services Ltd, and the Wendover community. The sadness we feel because he is gone is indescribable, but the memories we have of all the fantastic times we had together will keep us smiling for years to come. In tribute to Ray Smith – Father, Son, Husband, and all around ‘Good Guy’.

Tribute: Ray Smith

Born in May 2010 at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Esmé lived in Weston Turville until August 2011 when she and her parents, Abigail and Anthony, moved to Wendover. A bright, happy and engaging little girl, everything seemed normal, other than being late to walk. In February 2013, baby brother Patrick arrived.

Soon after, however, it became obvious that Esmé’s development was not typical. She lost skills such as the power of speech and the use of her hands. Her breathing became erratic and she suffered from screaming episodes and chronic digestive problems. This extremely stressful time culminated in a diagnosis of Rett Syndrome: a devastating blow to Abigail and Anthony and those closest to them. Rett Syndrome is a rare neurological condition caused by a genetic mutation. It occurs randomly and is generally not inherited. It affects 1 in 12,000 live births, predominantly girls. It is a spectrum disorder: each girl is affected to a different extent. Typical symptoms are the loss of speech, loss of purposeful hand use, breathing irregularities and digestive issues. Most girls never walk, or lose the ability to do so. The majority of sufferers experience seizures and most have scoliosis. Many become withdrawn and anxious. Most girls lose the ability to chew and swallow, requiring a feeding tube. There is no treatment, and at present, no cure. Nobody can predict which of the many

symptoms Esmé will experience, or how severe they will be or even when onset will be. It really is a case of living in the moment.

It is not all doom and gloom however. Esmé is a happy 5 year old. She is still able to walk well. She does not suffer from any form of seizures at

present and her spine is straight. She can eat and drink as normal albeit with help as she cannot use her hands. So far, Esmé is living a full and interesting life.

She attended Little Acorns Kindergarten for her preschool years. She had a wonderful time and her parents have huge praise for the attitude of staff when her diagnosis was made and the months afterwards. Esmé is now at full

time school which she thoroughly enjoys. She loves swimming, the theatre and cinema, the outdoors, parties and books. Rapunzel, Cinderella and Tinkerbell are her heroines. She has many friends and is extremely sociable. She loves music, especially AC/DC, and she likes chocolate a lot.

Abigail and Anthony set up Esmé’s Allstars in February 2014 raising both awareness of Rett Syndrome and funds for crucial equipment and services to enhance Esmé’s quality of life. Last year they successfully raised £15,000 to buy an eyegaze computer allowing Esmé to communicate: by looking at letters and symbols on the screen she can “talk”. It shows that she is learning to read and spell. She is able to communicate her opinions and preferences. When she isn’t well she can tell her parents what it is that hurts. She tells her teachers “you’re mean” when they make her work hard and says “bummer” when it’s time to end an activity. Before her birthday, she navigated to the Birthday section of the eyegaze software to tell her teacher: “I birthday, I party, I candles”. All the tests, medical and otherwise, have shown that Esmé’s learning and understanding capacity are age appropriate.

Fundraising has been phenomenal as has the support of friends and the local community. Find out about future events and how money is spent at www.facebook.com/esmesallstars. To find out more about Rett Syndrome and the very real possibility of a cure, visit www.reverserett.org.uk.

Esmé and her family are a big part of Wendover life and would like to say a huge thank you to all who have supported them, and who continue to offer support in whichever capacity it may be.


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7 days a week morn/eve JAZZERCISE classes to suit you. www.jazzercise-uk.com 07900 987230

Mon, Wed, Thu morn/eve Adult, Teenager Yoga Classes. 01296 623543, www.sarahyoga.co.uk

Mon, Thu, SAT morn/eve Zumba with Nikki, Mon & Thu 1815 Halton School, Sat 0930 Wendover Jr School nicolepistak.zumba.com, 07876443392

Mon-Thu, SAT morn/eve FabricHQ sewing. Topics, times & locations vary, see website for details www.fabrichq.co.uk

Mon-Thu, SUN 19.30-21.30 or stated Cornelli Sugarcraft cake decorating courses. Topics vary, see website for details. www.cornellisugarcraft.co.uk

Mon-SAT morn/eve Wendover Fitness Classes. Activities & times vary, see website for details www.wendoverfitness.co.uk

Mondays 7.30 or 19.30 The Rotary Club of Wendover & District. For meeting times see website www.wendoverrotary.org.uk

Mondays 10.00-11.30 Rainbows & Rattles playgroup (term time only), RAF Halton HIVE, Trinity Centre, £1

Mondays 10.30, 11.30, 13.00 Hartbeeps Music Classes for children, Wendover Library, see website for details www.hartbeeps.com

Mondays 13.30-15.00 Play & Language— Appt Only, Wendover Children’s Centre 01296 621143

Mondays 13.30-15.00 Wendover Baby & Toddler Group (term time only), Wendover Memorial Hall, £2

Mondays 19.00 Free friendly run/jog club to suit you. Meet point RAF base Chestnut Avenue. Nikki 07868 873911

Tue & Wed 19.30 Wendover Bridge Club, Cricket Pavilion, Witchell 01296 624089

Tue, Wed, Thu morn/eve Cat Booker Fitness classes – Pilates and Boot Camp www.catbookerfitness.co.uk

Tue-SAT day/eve Plain Stitch sewing, including monthly Sewing Bee. Topics, times & locations vary. www.plainstitch.co.uk

Tuesdays 10.00 Simply Walk, meet at Wendover Clock Tower for moderate walk 1-1.5 hours 01494 475367

Tuesdays 10.15 & 11.15 Bounce & Rhyme (term time only), Library Room 0845 2303232

Tuesdays 13.30-15.00 (bi-weekly) Multiple Magic—support group for multiple births, Wen Children’s Ctre 01296 621143

Tuesdays 14.00-16.00 artsmart Watercolour Plus, tutor Wendy Lewis, St Anne’s Hall www.artsmartuk.com/art-courses/

Tuesdays 19.30 Wendover Bridge Club, Cricket Pavilion, Witchell

Tuesdays 20.00 IMAGEZ Camera Club: Weston Turville Village Hall www.imagezcameraclub.co.uk

Tuesdays 20.00 Wheelers & Dealers, Square Dance Club, Wendover Memorial Hall 07731 776654

Tuesdays 20.00-22.00 Halton Singers, Halton Village Hall enquiries@haltonsing ers.org.uk

Wed to Mon as stated Jodie Digby Fitness courses, various locations 07882 978410

Wed, SUN, last Fri 09.30 or stated Cycle Rides with Local Cycle Touring Clubs southbuckscycling.org.uk/rides

Wednesdays 09.30-11.00 Stay & Play (term time only), Aston Clinton Guide Hall 01296 621143

Wednesdays 10.30-12.30 Beginners and Improvers art group, The Loft Studio, The Courtyard [email protected]

Wednesdays 18.30 Gentle yoga & mindfulness, prior booking required. Wen Youth Centre [email protected]

Wednesdays 18.45 Hartbeats African Drumming, beginner to advanced, £6, pay-as-you-go Justine 07773 047684

Wednesdays 19.00-21.00 Adult Swimming Classes, Wendover Pool Sharon 07990 521679

Wednesdays 19.30-21.00 Sketch Club, £10 per session, begins 17 June, Wendover Library Room Julie 07710 196334

Thu & SAT 19.30-23.00 RAF Assn Halton and Ayles Branch clubhouse open to public, Bldg 259 RAF Halton

Thursdays 09.00-16.00 Wendover Weekly Market, Manor Waste

Thursdays 09.45-17.45 Fun Dog Training, Ellesborough Parish Hall [email protected]

Thursdays 10.00-11.30 Stay & Play (term time only), Wendover Children's Centre 01296 621143

Thursdays evening (bi-weekly) Healing Meditation Group www.beingmystical.co.uk

Thursdays 19.00 & 20.00 19.00 Ballroom & Latin Dance Class / 20.00 Dance. Wendover Memorial Hall. 01442 865734

Thursdays 19.00 Taekwondo for ages 5 and up, Wendover CofE Junior School www.btkd.co.uk

Thursdays 19.45 Wendover Choral Society, St. Mary’s Church Wendover. 01296 709593

Fridays 09.30 & 11.15 Hatha yoga—09.30-11.00 and 11.15-12.45, Halton Village Hall www.lizbrownyoga.co.uk

Fridays 10.00 Noah's Ark parent-toddler group (term time only), Wendover Christian Centre

Fridays 10.00 Zumba Gold, St Anne’s Hall

Fridays 10.00-12.00 Healing Meditation Group, £10 www.beingmystical.co.uk

Fridays 13.30-15.00 Lipreading and Hearing Loss Course, Wendover Library Room judy.lipreading@gmai l.com

Fridays 14.00-15.30 Bumps and Babies (siblings welcome), Wendover Children’s Centre 01296 621143

Fridays 14.20 & 15.15 Sounds Tastic - early for under 0-4 (mixed age), later for babies only, Wen Mem Hall www.soundstastic.co.uk

Fridays 19.00-21.00 Amazing Donkey Youth Club for 10-14 year olds (term time only), Wen Youth Ctre Paul Hammett 01296 621162

Fridays 19.30 “Friday night is music night” at St Mary’s Church St Mary’s Shop 01296 623123

SUNDAYS 09.00-10.00 Rookie Lifeguard Classes for 8-12 year olds, Green Park Pool Liz 01296 622895SUNDAYS 14.00-17.00 Lacey Green Windmill open Easter to 27 September. HP27 0PG www.laceygreenwindmill.org.ukSUNDAYS 14.30-17.00 Tea & Cake, St Mary’s Church, Wendover - weekly until 27 September

SUNDAYS 20.00 Bingo at the Royal British Legion Club, Chiltern Road, all welcome


DAY/DATE TIME EVENT CONTACT

until 22 Aug daily Lutes, Lyres & Ukuleles exhibition, Bucks County Museum HP20 2QP, see p 5 www.buckscountymuseum.org31 May - 4 Jul daily Bucks Open Studios Fanfare Exhibition, Bucks County Museum HP20 2QP, see p 2 www.buckscountymuseum.org

Tue 02 10.00 The Scooter Group! Wendover Free ChurchTue 02 20.00 KEHS Meeting - "The Beautiful Flowers of Kashmir", Stewart Hall HP17 0XN, see p 2 www.bucksinfo.net/kehs

Wed 03 19.30 John Colet Schl Work Experience Open Evening for Prospective & Current Partners, see p32Thu 04 10.30 & 11.30 Family History Sessions with Cathy Soughton, Wendover Community Library 0845 230 3232Thu 04 19.00 Wendover Library Reading Group (1st Thursday), Wendover Library Room

Sat 06-Sun 21 daily Bucks Open Studios, times & locations vary, see pages 19-22 www.bucksopenstudios.org.ukSat 06 11.00 Netball Family Fun Day, John Colet School Netball Courts, see p 2Sat 06 11.00-16.00 Fun Day with SWIFT, St Mary the Virgin, Weston Turville, see p 2 01296 424982Sat 06 14.30-16.30 Aylesbury Vale Embroiderers Guild meeting, S M Methodist Church HP22 5UJ, see p 2

Sun 07 11.00 Coombe Hill Run, Shoulder of Mutton car park, see p 3 www.coombehillrun.org.ukSun 07 12.30-16.00 Wendover Arm Trust Open Day, St Mary's Church, Drayton Beauchamp HP22 5LT, see p 3 www.wendoverarmtrust,co.ukSun 07 13.30-16.30 National Open Farm Sunday, Road Farm, Great Missenden HP16 9LS

Mon 08-Sun 15 daily Carers Week, see p 8 www.carersbucks.orgMon 08 19.00-21.00 "Bosom Buddies" breast cancer support group, Orchard Children's Ctre HP23 5DJ, see p 2 [email protected]

Tue 09 19.30 Chiltern Humanists monthly meeting - "Republic", Library Room, see p 3 www.chilternhumanists.org.uk Tue 09 19.45 Wendover Evening WI meeting – "Anniversaries of 2015", see p 3 Margaret Currell 01296 582318

Wed 10 morning Tai Chi Breakfast with Yangsheng School, Café in the Woods, Wendover Woods www.yangshengtaichi.comWed 10 19.00 Grandparents Association Support Group (2nd Wednesday), Holiday Inn, Weston Turville 7949640156Wed 10 19.30 Quiz Night at King & Queen, South Street www.thekingandqueenw endover.co.ukWed 10 20.00 A Clinton, Buckland & D Beauchamp Hort Society meeting, Anthony Hall HP22 5HS, see p 3Thu 11 10.00 Wendover Twinning Association Coffee Morning (2nd Thursday), Red Lion

Thu 11 & 18 10.00-17.30 Living Well with the Impact of Cancer, 2 weeks (11 & 18 June), Missenden Abbey HP16 0PG www.pennybrohncancer care.orgThu 11 10.30-11.30 Tea & Talk, Wendover Library Room, see ad p 3 0845 230 3232Thu 11 10.30-12.00 "Time for a Cuppa", coffee morning, Abbeyfield House, Dobbins Lane 01296 625537Thu 11 13.00-15.00 Carers Bucks monthly meeting, Wendover Library Room www.carersbucks.orgSat 13 14.00-17.00 Tea on the Lawn, St Michael & All Angels Church, Aston Clinton, see p 3Sat 13 19.30 Wendover Music Concert, St Mary's Church, Wendover, see ad p 4 01296 630124

Sun 14 09.30 Newcomer/Easy Paced Cycle Ride from Wendover Clock Tower, see p 2 southbuckscycling.org.uk/ridesSun 14 14.30-16.30 "Women in World War One", tea party with the WI, Wendover Library room, see ad p 5 www.wendovermusic.org.ukSun 14 15.00 Sunday ‘Stravaganza, tickets £12, St Mary the Virgin HP22 5HS, see ad p 5 01296 424982Tue 16 14.30-15.30 Knit & Natter, Wendover Library Room 0845 230 3232Tue 16 18.00 St Mary's Churchyard Tidy Up, St Mary's Church, WendoverTue 16 20.15 Wendover Memorial Hall AGM, all welcome [email protected] 18 09.00-14.00 Legacy Antiques Fair, Wendover Memorial Hall, see ad p 6Thu 18 10.15-11.45 Sages Monthly Meeting (3rd Thursday), Wendover Christian CentreThu 18 14.30 Wendover Horticultural Society - "Sweet Peas", Wendover Library RoomThu 18 20.00 Ayles Ctre for the National Trust - "Florence Nightingale", Broughton Junior School, see p 4

Fri 19 19.30 Film - "Birdman", Wendover Library Room, see p 4Fri 19 20.00 Aston Wine Club - "Barbera & Champagne", Buckland Village Hall

Sat 20 & Sun 21 all day WJFC Annual Tournament, RAF Halton, see p 5Sat 20 10.30 Wendover Christian Centre Book Club, Wendover Christian CentreSat 20 12.00-17.00 Weston Turville Village Fete, Weston Turville Village Hall, see p 4Sat 20 14.00 Family History Talk - "The Domesday Survey", Prebendal Fm Comm Ctre HP19 7QW, see p 5 www.bucksfhs.org.uk Sat 20 14.00-15.00 "The Power of Two" concert, Bucks County Museum HP20 2QP, see p 5 www.buckscountymuseum.org

Sun 21 11.00-17.00 Marsworth Steam & Classic Vehicle Rally, Startop Farm HP23 4LL, see p 5 www.MarsworthSteamRa lly.co.ukSun 21 14.00-16.30 Art & Cream Teas in Dunsmore, Church of the Resurrection HP22 6QJ

Mon 22 10.00-12.00 The Wendover Society Coffee Morning, Wendover Library Room, see ad p 6Wed 24 14.30-16.00 Reading Group for the Visually Impaired, Wendover Library Room 0845 230 3232

Fri 26 20.00 Weston Turville Historical Society meeting, AGM & Summer Special, WT Village Hall, see p 6 [email protected] 28 10.00-16.00 Monthly Craft Market (4th Sunday), Wendover WoodsSun 28 14.00-17.00 Halton Village Open Gardens, adults £3, children free, see ad p 6Sun 28 15.00-17.00 Cream Teas at St Mary the Virgin, Weston Turville, see ad p 6Tue 30 20.00-22.00 The Dandy Kid Knit Club, Whitewaters Café, Back Street, Wendover [email protected] m

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View from the ChairFollowing on from my previous comments relating to the election for Parish Councillors, I have to say I was disappointed about the number of people who put themselves forward as this made it a non event. I had been looking forward to giving the Wendover Electorate more choice on who would represent them on the Parish Council.

I duly put out an appeal for residents to nominate themselves for co-option and I’m pleased to say that we have four or five interested people willing to stand. More details at wendover-pc.gov.uk/council/vacancies-for-parish-councillors-cooption/ A decision will be made at the Monday 1 June Parish Council meeting and things will hopefully progress quickly from there.

Robert Duggan

The New Council As only ten people put themselves forward and fourteen were needed to prompt an election, the ten go forward automatically. Nine are previous serving Councillors: Jennifer Ballantine, Marion Clayton, Robert Duggan, Roz Green, Nicky Gregory, David Haywood, Alan Myers, Tom Walsh and Stephen Worth. The tenth and new Councillor is Sue Hetherington.

Please see pages 14 & 15 for photos and a paragraph written by each councillor so that you know who they are.

Community Information OfficerThe CIO has now officially moved to the Library and we would like to thank the library for taking on this community service. As this has freed up the ground floor area of the Clock Tower we are considering best use of the space. We would, temporarily, like to offer local groups and charities the opportunity of using the Clock Tower window for displays. Please let us know if you are interested and contact us to book a date.

George and Dragon Bus ShelterAfter the accident last year that demolished the bus shelter there have been discussions between Bucks County Council and Arriva regarding safety. We have been held up in replacing the shelter as we have been awaiting the outcome.

LED Street Light UpgradesThe current tranche of LED street light conversions has been completed and the vast majority of feedback has been positive. We are considering additional upgrades for 2015/16 if the budget allows.

Parking on Double Yellow LinesWe would ask those who thoughtlessly park cars on double yellow lines in the centre of Wendover to be more considerate. When dropped kerbs are blocked serious inconvenience is caused to those less able, who rely on walking sticks, frames or disabled buggies to get about. It is also dangerous when cars park, illegally, on both sides of the road in Great Lane, as this makes it difficult, if not impossible, to drive through meaning cars turning off the High Street cannot do so, causing a hazard on the main road.

Wendover Parish Council PageMatters Arising

Wendover Parish Council, The Clock Tower, High Street, Wendover HP22 6DU

www.wendover-pc.gov.uk [email protected] 01296 623056

Local Produce MarketManor Waste 9am to 1pm

Saturday 20 June

Parish Council MeetingMonday 1 June, 7.30pm

Library Room

Your new Parish Council at their first meeting on Tuesday 19 May

Documents

June 2015 Wendover News