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February 2011

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Parish News 2 February 2011

Parish News Team

Editor: David Pickup 01296 748170 [email protected]

Editorial: Carole Fryer 01296 748538 [email protected]

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Dinton Correspondent

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Editorial Welcome to February’s edition. Welcome to Peter and Angela to the parish who are now settling in. We have got lots of ideas for future editions but please keep your news and announcements coming in. Drp

Contents

Parish Services and Calendar 5

Nature Notes – Red Kite 9

Modern Martyrs 11

Answers to Quiz 2010 14

Revd. Peter Rich 16

Christmas Thanks 18

Dinton Flush Fund 20

Books 20

Jumble Sale 21

News from Chapel Hill 26

Stone Quarry 27

Wordsworth Poem 28

February Gardening 28

Front cover photo of Rev Peter Rich courtesy of Tony Lisk




Parish Services and Calendar

February SJB SPP SMC

6 5 Lent

10.00 am

All Age

Holy Communion

6.00 pm

Evensong

11 am

Worship

13 4 Lent

10.00 am

BCP Matins

11 am

Worship

20 3 Lent

8.30 am

BCP

Holy Communion

10.00am

Family Service

11 am

Worship

27 2 Lent

10.00 am

Holy Communion

11 am

Worship

Dates To Remember

12 Feb – Flush Fund Jumble Sale

13 Feb – Open House – see page 16

14 Feb – Knit & Natter 2.30pm Meadway

Priest in Charge Revd.Peter G.Rich , The Vicarage, 10 Badgers Rise, Stone HP17 8RR

01296 748068

Licensed Minister: Avril Clark, 7 Furlong Crescent, Bishopstone, HP17 8SG

01296 747755

Church Wardens: David John, 84 Oxford Road, Stone HP17 8PL

01296 747932

Eryl Morgan, 101 Baker Street Waddesdon,, HP18 0LQ

01296 655692

Valma Thompson, Meadway, Greenend, Dinton HP17 8UR

01296 748561

Jean Moore, 'Larkrise', 4 Templecroft Terrace, Upton. HP17 8UD.

01296 748063

Secretary to the

P.C.C:

Sue Birrell, 7 Jakeman Way, Aylesbury. HP21 8FT

01296 338163

Hon. Treasurer: Andrew Wild, Stonemead, High Street, Dinton HP 17 8UW

01296 748679


WEA West Bucks Villages Branch Carry on Learning

SWEETHEARTS AND VALENTINES

With Christine Bloxham

At Bartlett’s, Portway Road, Stone

Thursday February 3rd 2011 At 2.30 pm

Entry £1 per lecture

Ring 748538 for further information or if you need a lift. Pedestrians – ring for the gate security number

Gardens open free all October to

individual RHS members.

National Nest Box Day.

Saturday 19th February 10am to 5pm. As part of National Nest Box Week, discover

more about attracting birds to your garden with RSPB expert Barry Oxley. He'll be available

to give information and advice about siting bird boxes and looking after bird boxes and garden birds. There'll also be a free bird walk in the

garden at 2pm and a free bird box for all purchases of £30 or over in the Garden Shop or Gift Barn on the day. (While stocks last!)

General news: Late winter is a wonderful

time at Waterperry Gardens as the first signs of spring start to emerge in the ornamental gardens and excitement builds in the plant

centre where all the spring flowering bedding and herbaceous plants begin to appear. It's

also a great time to sign up to one of our wonderful arts, crafts and gardening courses -

either to learn a new craft - or brush up on your gardening skills ready for the year ahead. The Garden Shop is packed to

bursting with seeds and bulbs and propagation www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Snowdrop weekends at Waterperry Gardens,12th and 13th February and 19th and 20th February. See more than 30 different snowdrop varieties carpeting the old orchard and riverside walk and enjoy free guided tours at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm each day. (Garden entrance fee applies). Free garden tours are available throughout February for groups of 10 or more booked in advance. Call us for more details on 01844 339254.

Email: [email protected].



Bartlett's Residential Home

A beautiful Victorian country house set in over

18 acres of tranquil park and gardens

Individuals and couples, those wishing to make a home here

and those wanting a shorter stay are all welcome.

Highly qualified and caring staff to look after your every need.

Excellent facilities for recreational activities,

therapies and companionship.

Award winning chef who uses local produce.

Intimate and welcoming offering you a little bit extra.

Part of the Peverel Court group of care homes.

Tel Gloria on 01296 747000 Email: [email protected]

www.peverelcourt.co.uk

Peverel Court, Portway Road, Stone, Bucks, HP17 8RP

West Bucks Villages WEA

Learn about real life in an Egyptian village

A Day School with Rosalind Janssen

Haddenham Methodist Church, High Street, Haddenham

Friday March 11th 10.00am - 4.00pm. Fee £23

THE SOCIAL LIVES OF Pharaoh’s tomb-builders are revealed by archaeology and

textual evidence from Deir el Medina on the West Bank of Luxor. What is the

evidence for earning a living, health care, punishing crime, marriage, adultery and

divorce? Who were the poets, playboys, scoundrels and wise women of this unique

village?

This fascinating day ties in with the current exhibition on The Book of The Dead at

the British Museum, well worth a visit.

Ring 01865 768289 to reserve a place. It is essential to pre-book


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Nature Notes Reintroductions

Most readers will be familiar with the Red Kite

reintroduction programme, which has been a huge success.

First released in 1989 in the Chilterns, the kites have now

spread well beyond their original release area. The same

process has now been used in several other areas in the

England and Scotland, and also recently in the Republic of

Ireland. The original small resident Welsh population is also

thriving.

But the idea of reintroductions is something of a controversial one among

conservationists. There appear to be three basic questions that should be asked if

reintroduction is to be considered – (i) was the bird/animal once a native species? (ii) was

its’ extinction due to the activities of man (rather than natural)? and (iii) are conditions

now suitable for reintroduction?

The red kite was not the first species to be reintroduced. That honour goes to the white

tailed sea eagle which was reintroduced to the western isles of Scotland in the 1970’s.

They had once been common in this part of Scotland, possibly commoner than the golden

eagle. They have spread, but only quite slowly, certainly not as quickly as the red kite. I

believe that sea eagles have now also been reintroduced to eastern Scotland. The subject

becomes controversial with the proposals to (re)introduce sea eagles to East Anglia.

Although conditions might be suitable (they are found in similar habitats in the

Netherlands), there is some doubt as to whether they were ever native to that area.

When we move on to animal reintroductions, the fun begins. I believe that there are two

trial reintroductions of beavers currently in progress, one in England and one in Scotland.

The release areas are still enclosed. Some people are concerned about the damage that

might be caused to watercourses if full release is permitted.

There has been some talk of reintroducing the European lynx. With vast areas of

moorland and coniferous woodland in Wales, the Scottish Borders and Scottish

Highlands, this has the potential to be a welcome addition to our fauna.

But probably the most controversial proposal is that to reintroduce

wolves to the Scottish Highlands. There is a good case for doing

so; the last British wolf was believed to have been killed in 1745,

which is not really all that long ago. The habitat in Scotland would

be ideal, particularly since reports suggest that the population of

red deer is too large and a little culling by wolves would be a good

thing. Farmers will be concerned about the wolves killing sheep

and lambs. I think it is an idea that is worth serious consideration.

Would I feel the same if I lived in the Scottish Highlands? I don’t

know. AW




We hope to run a series of articles on modern martyrs. Archbishop Luwum from Uganda is remembered on 16th February.

The Church in Uganda began with the deaths of martyrs in 1886, and James Hannington and his Companions, Martyrs, 29 October 1885). 1900, Uganda became a British protectorate, In 1962 Uganda became an independent country within the British Commonwealth, with the Bugandan chief as president and Milton Obote, of the Lango tribe, as Prime Minister. In 1966, Obote took full control of the government. In 1971, he was overthrown by General Idi Amin, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces. He began a policy of repression, arresting anyone suspected of not supporting him. Hundreds of soldiers from the Lango and Acholi tribes were shot down in their barracks. Amin ordered the expulsion of the Asian population of Uganda, about 55,000 persons, mostly small shopkeepers from India and Pakistan. Over the next few years, many Christians were killed for various offences. A preacher who read over the radio a Psalm which mentioned Israel was shot for this in 1972.

Early in 1977, there was a small army rebellion that was put down with only seven men dead. However, Amin determined to stamp out all traces of dissent. His men killed thousands, including the entire population of Milton Obote's home village. On Sunday, 30 January, Bishop Festo Kivengere preached on "The Preciousness of Life" to an audience including many high government officials. He denounced the arbitrary bloodletting, and accused the government of abusing the authority that God had entrusted to it. The government responded on the following Saturday (5 February) by an early (1:30am) raid on the home of the Archbishop, Janani Luwum, ostensibly to search for hidden stores of weapons. The Archbishop called on President Amin to deliver a note of protest at the policies of arbitrary killings and the unexplained disappearances of many persons. Amin accused the Archbishop of treason, produced a document supposedly by former President Obote


attesting his guilt, and had the Archbishop and two Cabinet members (both committed Christians) arrested and held for military trial. The three met briefly with four other prisoners who were awaiting execution, and were permitted to pray with them briefly. Then the three were placed in a Land Rover and not seen alive again by their friends. The government story is that one of the prisoners tried to seize control of the vehicle and that it was wrecked and the passengers killed. The story believed by the Archbishop's supporters is that he refused to sign a confession, was beaten and otherwise abused, and finally shot. His body was placed in a sealed coffin and sent to his native village for burial there. However, the villagers opened the coffin and discovered the bullet holes. In the capital city of Kampala a crowd of about 4,500 gathered for a memorial service beside the grave that had been prepared for him next to that of the martyred bishop Hannington. In Nairobi, the capital of nearby Kenya, about 10,000 gathered for another memorial service. Bishop Kivengere was informed that he was about to be arrested, and he and his family fled to Kenya, as did the widow and orphans of Archbishop Luwum.

The following June, about 25,000 Ugandans came to the capital to celebrate the centennial of the first preaching of the Gospel in their country, among the participants were many who had abandoned Christianity, but who had returned to their Faith as a result of seeing the courage of Archbishop Luwum and his companions in the face of death.

PRAYER

O God, by whose providence the blood of the martyrs is the seed Of the Church: Grant that we who remember before thee blessed Janani, Archbishop and Martyr in Uganda, may, like him, be steadfast in our faith in Jesus Christ, to whom he gave obedience, even to death, and by his sacrifice brought forth a plentiful harvest; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Uganda today is described as relatively peaceful stable and prosperous. A quick look at the website for the Ugandan Anglicans shows a very vibrant church.


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Answers to Quiz 2010 Well done to everyone who had a go. Did you find it easy or hard? This year we were joined by our friends at St. Mary’s, Aylesbury who also had a go. We hope you enjoyed it.

1. Buckinghamshire is a county that has a county town with a different name to the

county.

2. A murmuration is a flock of starlings.

3. The word vindaloo is Portuguese for ( made with) a lot of garlic.

4. The last book of the bible is Revelation

5. The first book in the bible is Genesis.

6. The euro is the currency of Eire.

7. Spanish, Welsh and German are spoken in Argentina.

8. Harold MacMillan was the politician who was nicknamed Mac.

9. Middlesex was the county just north of London which has now disappeared.

10. Model T, Bullnose and Silver Ghost are types of cars.

11. Tits and Yellowhammers are birds that are partly yellow.

12. Radishes, and strawberries are food that is red.

13. The Chilean miners were rescued this year. They were mining for copper and

gold.

14. The bedpan line is the nickname for the railway line from Bedford to St. Pancras.

15. Liquorice is a sweet (confectionary) that is black.

16. Peach Melba, Melba Toast and Tournedos Rossini are foods named after a

musician or singer.

17. An oxymoron is a contradiction in terms as an easy quiz.

18. Other Buckinghamshire MPs who have been famous include Disraeli and John

Hampden.

19. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Bond novels were both written by John le Carre.

20. Swindon, Bletchley, York and Crewe are all railway towns

21. The plimsole line is a mark on ships to show if correctly laden.

22. Don Quixote and Pilgrims Progress and parts of the bible were books that were

written in prison.

23. Maltese, Jerusalem and Red are all crosses.

24. The Capital of Malta is Valetta.

25. The only country so far to leave the EU is Greenland. Interesting.

26. The initials BSA, famous for motorbikes, stand for Birmingham Small Arms.

27. Oxford is the city associated with Morris cars

28. Temple Meads is the main railway stations in Bristol.

29. The Royal Mint is at Llantrisant South Wales

30. George Orwell wrote The Road to Wigan Pier and Keep the Aspidistra Flying

31. Going to Peterborough by rail from London you would you use King’s Cross.

32. PIGS economically speaking are Portugal Italy Greece and Spain who were all in

economic trouble. Recently I have seen PIIGS. No prizes for spotting the new

country.

33. Eyjafjallajokull is in Iceland where a volcanic eruption causes air travel chaos.


34. George Brown called himself a “repentant sinner” after his gaffe in being rude to a

pensioner whom he called a bigot.

35. John Bercow was described on the ballot sheets as the Speaker seeking re-

election.

36. Animal Farm, The Wind in the Willows and Watership Down are books in which

most or all the characters are animals.

37. Walton is on the Naze?

38. Genesis and Matthew begin, “In the beginning...”

39. The last coalition government in the country was in the war and Churchill was the

Prime Minister

40. Someone said the music of Wagner is not as bad as it sounds. He may have

been correct.

41. The composers Handel, Faure and Beethoven all had a sensory disability, either

deafness or blindness.

42. Carry on up the Khyber was the film which featured a character called Sir Sydney

Rough-Diamond

43. A trespass to land is a crime when on railway, educational, or MOD property or

when accompanied by an intention to steal. Trespass to a person is an assault.

44. The leader of BP Tony Hayward wanted to get his life back this year which

caused consternation in the USA at the time of the oil spill.

45. A snipe is bird which gives its name to a type of crackshot as in sniper

46. Temple Street is a way to a place of worship and you turn right into Bourbon

Street (biscuit) near a square which is not a square which is Kingsbury.

47. The new Aylesbury Theatre is Waterside

48. The name of the runaway slave in a letter written by St. Paul is Onesimus

49. David Beckham was the sportsman considered to be too old to play this year for

England

50. The main language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese

51. The Isle of Man Steam Packet is a boat.

52. The president of Chile lives in La Moneda palace.

53. A late warm period, is called an Indian Summer

54. Tango is associated with Argentina

55. John Hampden, the Earl of Chesham and Disraeli are persons commemorated on

a statue in Aylesbury?

56. Mr Grimsdale was the name of his fictional employer in many of Norman

Wisdom’s films

57. Tailless cats come from the Isle of Man

58. A small tin, a bloomer and sliced are types of bread.

59. Apparently you can get black ones, but squirrels are normally grey or red.

60. There is no French word for 80 as such, although they say quatre-vingts.

Congratulations to Mr. D. Rutterford of new Road Dinton who won the quiz.


The Vicarage,10 Badgers Rise, Stone HP17 8RR Tel: 01296 748068

February, 2011 Dear Friends,

“WE’VE ARRIVED”

At last the waiting is over and all the careful preparation for the Licensing Service bore fruit during a most uplifting Service on Monday 10

th

January at Stone Parish Church. I duly swore my allegiance to the Queen and Bishop, and the Archdeacon gave us a challenging address as we seek to work together for the Lord in the future. The Choir sang a beautiful anthem “O Holy Jesus, Most Merciful Redeemer,” based on a prayer of St Richard of Chichester, and after my Installation various representatives of the local Churches and community greeted me. Angela was also presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Afterwards, we were all (including a coach load from my former Parish in Gravesend) given a wonderful spread of food in the Village Hall. So

thank you to everyone who has made us so welcome, including the provision of an amazing hamper with every imaginable kind of food that could possibly be needed after our Move, which greeted us on our arrival in Stone, and was so beautifully displayed. It was so thoughtful of you as well as very generous.

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We appreciated meeting the Ministry Team and PCC before the Licensing Service, but it will obviously take a little while to get to know all of you, and get your names correct. Sorry for the mistakes already made! To assist with this, Angela and I plan to have an ‘Open House’ at the new Vicarage – 10 Badgers Rise – Sunday 13

th February between

2.30 and 4.30pm. Please come and ‘drop in’ for a cup of tea and cake and look around if you would like to.

We do hope to have most of the boxes unpacked by then!

Isaiah 40:31: Those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.


Also, an advance notice - we plan to hold a 5 week Lent Course at the Vicarage, from 2 – 3pm on Tuesdays, commencing 15

th March and following

the ‘York Course’ programme. More details next month. For anyone wishing to arrange Baptisms, Weddings etc., or wishing to see me on another matter, I shall have a regular ‘Vestry Hour’ at the Vicarage on Tuesdays from 6 – 7pm. As a ‘House for Duty’ Priest, I am required to work 21 hours per week (usually Sundays and 2 other days). These will normally include Mondays and Tuesdays. I realise that lots of events will take place at other times, including Saturday Weddings, but it is helpful for you all to know the best times to contact me. May God bless all that we seek to do together in His Name in the coming year, Yours in Him, PETER RICH P.S. “THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH” – Genesis 12:1-9 On the first day after we had moved into the Vicarage here at Stone, the set Bible reading passage that Angela and I do together each day, was the call of Abraham. It seemed so appropriate as we set out on a new journey together with the people of this Parish. It reminded us that as we trust in the Lord, He goes before us on that journey of life, and we were encouraged by the promise in Genesis 15:1 “Do not be afraid Abram, for I am your shield, your very great reward.” An old song that we used to sing from Youth Praise, puts it rather well:

“I do not know what lies ahead, The way I cannot see.

Yet one stands near to be my guide, He’ll show the way to me:

I know who holds the future, And He’ll guide me with His hand. With God things don’t just happen,

Everything by Him is planned. So as I face tomorrow

With its problems large or small, I’ll trust the God of miracles,

Give to Him my all.”


CHRISTMAS THANKS

1. THANK YOU for the bravery of those who walked through the snow to the Carol service at Dinton (especially those from Ford!). It was a lovely service and heartwarming that the weather conditions were not allowed to force a cancellation.

2. THANK YOU to the dozen-plus people who turned out to sing carols in Stone despite a thick layer of snow. It was a very picturesque evening and the singing sounded OK! Thanks also to Chris A, who provided lots of refreshments.

3. THANK YOU to the generous householders who gave money to the carol singers (plus seven people who were not even visited). The total was an astonishing £125, which has been sent for the support of Zimbabwean orphans.

4. THANK YOU to the great crowd who turned out Christmas Eve for Carol Singing around Dinton. A sum of £210 was raised for the Florence Nightingale Hospice. Special thanks to David and Stella for mulled wine and mince pies at Staddlestones afterwards.

This Christmas was truly a time of goodwill

A big ‘Thank You’ to everyone who helped create an amazing buffet for Peter’s

Licensing Service Celebration.

A wonderful welcome for him and Angela.

Thank you too, for all the help we were given during the evening.

Dee & Ivor and Barbara & Derek.

A gentle reminder that subscriptions are due. (If not already paid)

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Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell Parish Council

Announces a new dog litter bin is to be installed in Eythrope Road they

will not be providing bags for refuse disposal.

Meetings, January 2011 to April 2011

Monday February 7th 2011 Stone Village Hall 8.0pm

Monday March 7th

2011 Bishopstone Village Hall 8.0pm

Monday April 4th

2011 Stone Village Hall 8.0pm

FOURTH TUESDAY FELLOWSHIP

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Meeting in the Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road

Come along on February 22nd at 2.30 p.m.

to enjoy a friendly afternoon

of informal worship, tea and chat

Plus – of course - the Bring & Buy Stall

FOOTNOTE : Due to the snowy weather the second Advent Soup Lunch was cancelled;

my apologies to those who had already made quantities of soup and had no freezer room

but the heating froze in the Chapel too so it would have been a desperate

customer indeed who would have come!

Nevertheless, I am happy to let everyone know that the first Lunch sold out completely so

apologies also to those who were sadly turned away ... but we raised the amazing total of

£322.80 for Action for Children –

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

When the Met Office can guarantee no more of the white stuff I hope to organise a second

Souper Saturday – so watch this space !


BOOKS

There are two types of books. First of all books you read and put on your shelf and secondly books you put on your shelf and then read. What I mean is some books you buy or get given and then read them through and put away. You then leave them to look nice on your shelves or periodically have a clear out and give to a charity shop. Other books are reference books you take down from your shelf as and when you need them. I suppose there is a third type. The book that you read again and again. This is the test of what is a great book. Some books you can read often and always find something new. As you grow older you get different things from each read. Some of these are comfort books. Some are inspiring. How many books have you read often? The other lot are reference books. You would not sit down to read a dictionary or encyclopaedia from cover to cover, but you might dip in from time to time. I was going to say the bible is this type of book. You dip into from time to time but it is more than that. I suppose it is all three. Parts you would sit and read because they are stories like Ruth or Acts. Parts you would dip into from time to time like the psalms. Sometimes you would use like an encyclopaedia to see what the bible says on different subjects. Some books you can read again and again. The bible says that “All scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3 16 to 17 Drp Flush Fund – Latest News from Andrew Wild We are very pleased to have been awarded a grant of £3,000 by the Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust towards the cost of the roof repairs (i.e. Phase 1 of the project). We are extremely grateful to have been awarded this sum. Since it was founded in 1957, the Trust has made grants valued at over £800,000 to 240 churches in Buckinghamshire. If you would like to support the valuable work of the Trust, full details of its work and how to help can be found on the internet (simply search for Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust).


GRAND BRIC A BRAC AND JUMBLE SALE

In Dinton Village Hall on 12 February at 2.00 p.m.

Admission 20p. We would be grateful for donations of good quality

jumble and bric a brac. We can collect and store jumble for you. We need help on the day; if you can help,

please let us know. Please contact Helen or Andrew Wild (748679)

In aid of the Dinton Church Flush Fund

STONE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Tuesday February15th At 7.30pm

THE GUITAR REVEALED

Zachary Taylor will give us a history of the guitar followed by a performance. Zachary makes his own historic musical instruments and will bring guitars to illustrate his talk

Stone Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road

Ring Joan Shurvell on 748530 for further information



Aunt Em and the vol au vents The memsahib and I recently were invited to a post Christmas social. And like all good local socials we had to bring “a plate of nibbles”. Em was in charge of the vol au vents and I decided to make myself useful by eating the nibbles and making a few icebreaking jokes. On reflection I think it would have been better if Em had done the jokes and I had done the vol au vents. Neither went down well. Afterwards when we got home we were discussing where the phrase comes from. Apparently it is French for "windblown" to describe its lightness. It is a small hollow case of puff pastry filled with tasty goodies.

A Vol-au-vent






NEWS FROM CHAPEL HILL Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road, Stone, HP17 8PH

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During this month’s services

the following will be remembered in prayer:

6th

- Cromhamstone; 13th

– Darvill Road; 20th

– Eythrope Road

and 27th

– Faithful Close

We welcome your prayer requests – anonymous if you wish –

please just leave a note in the Chapel post box

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You will be aware that 2011 marks the 400th Anniversary of the

production of the Authorised Version of the

Holy Bible –the King James Version.

Someone may have told you once not to hide your light under a bushel, or

perhaps that you should put your house in order. You may have just escaped a

dangerous situation by the skin of your teeth; possibly you should listen to the

still, small voice.

All those everyday phrases and many, many more come from the King James

Bible, the Book that as the Archbishop of Canterbury said in his New Year

broadcast, lets us see where we fit in the ‘big picture’ of our world and time.

Among the many celebratory events taking place this year is

BIBLEFRESH FESTIVAL

It could change your world

Saturday 12th February 2011 at All Saints Parish Church, High Wycombe

Admission free

There will be Bible Workshops, Resources and Bible Labyrinth

The Guest Speaker is President of the Methodist Conference

Rev. Alison Tomlin

For further information see www.highwycombemethodist.org.uk/biblefresh.php


The Stone Quarry at Hartwell

The Quarry was very active and thriving in the mid thirties. It was owned and run by Mr

Brocklesbury and he and his family lived in the house which is now the riding stables.

The quarry was situated at the end of my garden and was about 100 ft deep. As a child I

used to play in and around it. There was a huge stone crusher which would break up the

stone which had been blasted out of the rock.

Later large stone slabs and bricks were made. It was a very active business until just

before the war. The two bungalows on the left of Portway Road, just beyond the Bugle,

were built from these bricks and have stood there since the mid 1930s. My uncle and aunt,

Bert and Kate Small lived in the first bungalow for several years until the mid-eighties.

It was very interesting to watch large parties of fossil hunters frequently descend on the

quarry with their hammers, looking for fossils and particularly ammonites, which were

plentiful in the mid thirties.

The quarry was filled in when Friars Square in Aylesbury was built, and all the soil was

dumped there. Sadly all the interesting fossils I fear are now lost for ever.

The Hartwell Quarry around 1900. What is left of the quarry, in the grounds of the

Hartwell Riding Stable, is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest, but is overgrown

and difficult to see.

From memoirs of the 1930s and ‘40s by Jean McClane, 3 Oxford Road, Stone


A William Wordsworth Poem To a Snowdrop

Lone Flower, hemmed in with snows and white as they But hardier far, once more I see thee bend

Thy forehead, as if fearful to offend, Like an unbidden guest. Though day by day,

Storms, sallying from the mountain-tops, waylay The rising sun, and on the plains descend; Yet art thou welcome, welcome as a friend

Whose zeal outruns his promise! Blue-eyed May Shall soon behold this border thickly set

With bright jonquils, their odours lavishing On the soft west-wind and his frolic peers;

Nor will I then thy modest grace forget, Chaste Snowdrop, venturous harbinger of Spring,

And pensive monitor of fleeting years!

February Gardening Now the days are getting longer and I am sure we are all raring to go let us hope for the right conditions this year. Make sure indoor pot plants are healthy; some may need re-potting, feeding, and checking for any diseases. If they have grown straggly trim off any unwanted growths. Later this month a start could be made on rose pruning. The idea is to remove all dead and weak growth and to leave the centre open like the shape of a cup. Old trees can often be rejuvenated by cutting back really hard. It looks cruel but often works. Winter flowering shrubs should be pruned now and give them a feed at the same time. It is still early to plant most vegetables unless one is able to provide some protection. Broad beans and the correct varieties of peas cane be sown and carrots given some protection should be ok. It is important to be always guided by the weather and soil conditions. PS


D. J. Parr

uPVC Installations & Repairs

Office: 01296 613429 Mobile: 07815 794551

Email: [email protected]

UPVC Windows, Doors and Conservatories

uPVC Fascias, Soffits and Gutters

Misted/broken glass replaced

Window & door locks, hinges and handles

Patio doors repaired, cat flaps fitted

Gutter maintenance

Local skilled Craftsman - references supplied - no obligation quote

Ric Lee “Handyman”

General House Maintenance Painting and Decorating

Small Tiling Jobs Flat Pack Furniture Assembly

Ruby Cottage, 7 Chapel Road

Ford HP17 8XE Tel: 01296 747267

Mobile: 07831 658909


Oxford Rd, Hartwell, Aylesbury,

Bucks. HPl7 8QP

The Bugle Horn Tel 01296 747594

David and his team would like to welcome you to the Bugle Horn to enjoy 'Great Leisure Moments' in a Great British Pub, we are proud to serve great food from around the

world in a distinctly British manner all day, every day.

Try our extensive range of wines

from around the world or one of our traditional cask ales - just pop in,

no need to book, even if it is just for coffee.

Bishopstone Village Hall Trust

Need to hire a hall?

…think ‘hall’, think

Bishopstone Hall

Prices start from just £20 for a child’s party, for up to 80 people

Disabled access, licensed bar available, terms and conditions apply

Phone 01296 747773 for more

information

Bishopstone Village Hall

Moreton Lane, HP17 8SQ

Registered Charity No. 264370



In the middle of Ford

Do you appreciate fresh local food, expertly cooked, in a relaxed setting?

Valentine’s Menu Glass of champagne and a rose on arrival

----------- Taurito Princess Hotel Seared scallops

with cauliflower and parsley puree Smoked salmon on buttered wholemeal bread served with capers, shallots, egg,

gherkins and horseradish -------

Champagne sorbet --------

Roasted cod with ceps and baby onions, herb mash & rich red wine & tarragon jus

Fillet of beef wellington to share with mixed baby vegetables, dauphinoise

potatoes and Madeira jus and a glass of selected wine

White onion, Roquefort & rocket risotto --------

Dinton Hermit warm chocolate fondant with pistachio ice cream

Cointreau bread & butter pudding with caramelised fennel & cardamom ice-cream Griottine clafoutis with coconut tuile and

Malibu smoothie ----------

Selection of cheese and biscuits with homemade chutney and a glass of port

--------- Coffee and dipped strawberries

--------- £49.95 per person with drinks

£34.95 per person without drinks available throughout Valentine’s weekend

Why not come and Join us this February here at the Dinton Hermit? We are running our specials menu throughout the month - two courses for £9.95 or three for £13.95. This runs Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner.

And let’s not forget Valentine’s day - this menu will run throughout Valentine’s weekend - please book early as we only have limited space!

Later in the month we are launching our exclusive new wine list with exceptional choice from all over the world at very competitive prices. We will be running a wine evening shortly where you can sample the new wines - I will keep you posted on dates and times.

I would also like to thank you all for the warm welcome and support you have given team and I since my arrival, long may it continue.

Alex, Manager

www.dintonhermit.co.uk

facebook.com/dintonhermit

Book now, on 01296 747473


HARTWELL HOUSE HOTEL

RESTAURANT AND SPA

A free glass of Pimms with Lunch Make the most of this superb offer in February with our seasonal

3 course set menu lunch with coffee and fudge for only £22.50 per person,

and receive a glass of winter Pimms with our compliments. Offer available daily until 28th February 2011, excluding Sundays and Valentines

Or just enjoy our daily Table d’hote lunch menu from £23.50

for two courses with coffee and fudge

Traditional Afternoon Tea

Wrap up well and take a stroll in the grounds before settling down in front of

an open fire and enjoying our famous afternoon tea. Perfect for treating family

and friends to something special. Only £19.00 per person

The Spa Café Looking for something more informal during February then the Spa Café is the

place to visit. Perfect for morning coffee, light lunches and snacks, the Spa Café

is the ideal place to meet for that leisurely informal dining experience.

Lunch served daily from 12.00 noon to 3.00pm. Open to the Public

Open for dinner every Friday and Saturday with a last serving of 8.30pm

Call 01296 746526 to make a reservation

A New You in February A simple way to beat any winter blues, just treat yourself and a friend to a

Hartwell Spa Experience, and come away feeling revitalised. Included is

a choice of one treatment, use of the Spa, swimming pool, gymnasium and

enjoy tea or coffee in the Spa Café. Cost is £120.00 for two people

Monday to Thursday and £140 for two Friday to Sunday

Available until 28th February 2011 subject to availability, and not to be used in

conjunction with any other offers or discounts. To reserve your place or for further

information telephone the Spa Manager on 01296 746500 to avoid disappointment

For further information, menus or to make a reservation,

please telephone 01296 747444 or visit the website Oxford Road, Near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP17 8NR

Part of the National Trust

www.hartwell-house.com [email protected]

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