Ellesborough Magazine
Covering Butlers Cross, Dunsmore, North Lee and Terrick
September 2017 Issue 158 Chairman’s Letter
I would like to thank Paul for putting together this quarter’s issue of the magazine and to Roger Howgate for providing an interesting article on the changing character of Ellesborough since Victorian times.
Much of the source material for Roger’s piece is held at the Centre For Buckinghamshire Studies in Aylesbury. This is a great nearby resource for tracing the development of our area, for example the CBS hold all the Ordnance Survey maps printed since 1847 as well as the Bryant’s 1820s and Jeffery’s 1760s county maps, and many county estate maps. Most are very large documents, 1m x 2.5m, and show considerable detail. A sample of the very recently digitised 1629 Chequers Estate Map is reproduced in this issue for those who have an interest in such matters.
As can be seen, the road network has remained pretty much unchanged over the centuries and I am sure the view from Butlers Cross would be recognisable in 1629. Except for the traffic. We have included the most recent survey results from BCC 2015, the aim being to use it as base line for the future.
Although many changes have occurred I believe that there is still plenty on offer in Ellesborough: we have the Church, teas served from the Church, the Forge Garage, the Russell Arms, a brewery and two farm shops. Plus all the smaller entrepreneurs who run their businesses from their homes and outbuildings. For public transport we have a regular bus service, soon to be enhanced by the Princes Risborough Community Bus. Not too bad for a little village in the late 2010s.
Please keep the articles coming in so that we can continue to have a quality village magazine as well.
Richard Jennings 01296 625498 [email protected]
Front cover: - a hint of autumn A note from the Editor
This edition of the magazine contains an variety of articles that I hope our readers will find interesting.
In addition to the maps and articles on historical themes we have included several articles written by the owners of local businesses, which we hope we can follow up in future issues with similar articles on other local enterprises.
We aim to continue to include a variety of articles which, hopefully, at least some of our readers find interesting. However, we are dependent on receiving contributions from you, our readers. If you have job that you think may be of interest to others, or have a hobby or expertise in a subject which may be relevant in some way to the local community, could you please consider writing an article for a future issue of the magazine.
Finally on a sad note, we were very sorry to hear recently that Mick Massarella, with whom we had frequent contact at MP Printers, had suddenly passed away at the beginning of July. We send our sympathy to Mick’s friends and family and to all at MP Printers.
Paul Couling [email protected]
2 Notices Ellesborough 200 Club Winners Ellesborough Coffee Morning Dates 2017 June 2017 Ellesborough Coffee Mornings are normally 90 Richard and Susie Wood £50 held on the third Friday of each month 48 Mrs Hambly £35 at 10 a.m. in the Maureen Audsley Room of the village hall at Butlers Cross. Everyone 115 Ellesborough Silver Band £25 is welcome so please come along. July 2017 155 Gerry Halson £50 132 Bruce Hancock £35 The Tea and Chat ladies meet on the second 89 Rob Nicholson £25 Wednesday each month 2pm-4pm in Ellesborough Village Hall. Everyone is August 2017 welcome. 102 Richard and Susie Wood £50 5 Mrs Lucas £35 18 Sarah Brown £25 If you would like to become a member of the 200 Club, please ring Val Finch on 624950. For just £18.00 a year there are 38 chanc- Ellesborough Magazine Advertising Rate Card es to win a monthly prize. Quarterly, hand delivered to 500 households Be in it to win it! in Ellesborough, Butlers Cross, Dunsmore, North Lee & Terrick PLEASE SEND COPY FOR THE NEXT ISSUE TO:
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Deadlines: 10th February for March; 10th May for June; 10th August for September; The editorial board of the Ellesborough 10th November for December. Magazine cannot be held responsible for any errors or claims made by advertisers. The Correspondence to: Steph Hares Board also asks you to note that it does not Email: necessarily agree with the views expressed [email protected] in letters or articles. Tel: 01296 622472 3 Another year is flying by, and with the summer nearly over, I am totally immersed in planning my annual fundraising for Macmillan. The house is once again a production line of jams and chutneys, and I am slowly accumulating generously donated raffle prizes.
On Friday 29th September I’m hosting my Coffee Morning to coincide with Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning national fundraising event. And it promises to be a fantastic morning, with opportunities to try reflexology, have a manicure or massage, purchase accessories, gifts, cards, plants, books, dvd’s and other bits and pieces. And of course there's the Grand Raffle, with an extraordinary number of prizes available again this year.
So please, come along …Friday 29th September, between 10am and 12.30pm at Bonnybrook, Little Kimble.
And if you’re not able to come, but would like to donate a Raffle prize, please let me know 01296 612843.
Thanks, and I look forward to sharing another fun morning’s fundraising with you.
Julie
Date for your diary Saturday 21st October 2017 Jumble Sale and Bargains Galore To be held at Kimble Stewart Hall Little Kimble 10am to 12pm All proceeds to the Village Hall Funds
4 Ellesborough Village Diary
Bell ringing practice every Wednesday evening 8.00 pm at Ellesborough Church Ellesborough Silver Band every Friday at 8.00 pm in Ellesborough Village Hall The Ark Coffee Stop every Thursday 10 am - 12 noon at The Ark
September 3 Sunday K & E Horticultural Society - Autumn Show 14.00 - 16.30 Stewart Hall 5 Tuesday K & E Horticultural Society 20:00 Stewart Hall 6 Wednesday Kimble & Ellesborough WI 14:00 Stewart Hall 7 Thursday Wendover Library Reading Group 19:00 Reading Room 13 Wednesday Tea & Chat 14:00 Village Hall 15 Friday Village Coffee Morning 10:00 Village Hall 15 Friday Mobile Library 12:15 - 12:30 Elm Close October 3 Tuesday K & E Horticultural Society 20:00 Stewart Hall 4 Wednesday Kimble & Ellesborough WI 14:00 Stewart Hall 5 Thursday Wendover Library Reading Group 19:00 Reading Room 11 Wednesday Tea & Chat 14:00 Village Hall 13 Friday Mobile Library 12:15 - 12:30 Elm Close 19 Thursday Parish Council Meeting 19.30 Dunsmore Village Hall 20 Friday Village Coffee Morning 10.00 Village Hall November 1 Wednesday Kimble & Ellesborough WI 14.00 Stewart Hall 2 Thursday Wendover Library Reading Group 19:00 Reading Room 7 Tuesday K & E Horticultural Society 20.00 Stewart Hall 8 Wednesday Tea & Chat 14:00 Village Hall 10 Friday Mobile Library 12:15 - 12:30 Elm Close 17 Friday Village Coffee Morning 10:00 Village Hall December 5 Tuesday K & E Horticultural Society 20:00 Stewart Hall 6 Wednesday Kimble & Ellesborough WI 14:00 Stewart Hall 7 Thursday Wendover Library Reading Group 19:00 Reading Room 8 Friday Mobile Library 12:15 - 12:30 Elm Close
In early August we sadly said goodbye to Philip, Lucy and Elsie Oldham who have moved from North Lee Lane to be closer to Philip’s work in Basingstoke. We wish them every happiness in their new home near Newbury.
5 This poem is a reaction to the various rail and road plans earmarked for this beautiful area and publicised in the last magazine.
THE BUTLER’S CROSS
I guess today the Butler’s cross For soon there’ll be a sudden loss Of nature, peace and fields of green, Encroaching plans; a growing scheme. To carve the land – that’s Plan A, Plan B just carves a different way. Road and rail, rail, road Coming at us – overload. Cars and trains, speed them through Let’s rush on by, forget the view. Noise pollution, visual scars, Keep on speeding trains and cars.
The Butler’s cross, he served us well For at a crossroads he does dwell. Does he share the peace he knows Or join the dots where routes could grow? No going back – the floodgates will rise, We’ll drown when all things urbanise. And so for many at a loss, I guess today the Butler’s cross.
GW
IAN TUNSTALL
We were very sorry to learn of the the unexpected death of Ian Tunstall on 26thJuly, leaving his wife, Sheila, family and friends in great shock. His last 7 months were spent in the excellent care of Mandeville Grange Nursing Home.
Ian was born in Wallesey, Cheshire, 85 years ago. He was a clever boy as well as being a good sportsman playing many different sports. Trained as a chemist he worked for several large companies in Liverpool and Chester. Work took him to the Rocket Research Establishment in Waltham Abbey in Essex and then a transfer to its partner establishment at Westcott, near Aylesbury. A house move to Butlers Cross, 40 years ago, suited nearness to work and Ellesborough Golf Club where many rounds of golf were played.
From teenage years he had a passion for building model gliders so Coombe Hill was important to him. He researched and built models of full sized vintage gliders, flying them in all three countries and contributed to English, French and German magazines and was regarded as an authority on the subject.
6 Ellesborough Parish Church Services September to November 2017
Sunday 3rd September 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP) 10.45 a.m. All Age Worship Sunday 10th September 10.45 a.m. Parish Communion Sunday 17th September 10.45 a.m. Sung Matins (BCP) Sunday 24th September 10.45 a.m. Parish Communion Sunday 1st October 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP) 10.45 a.m. Harvest Festival Sunday 8th October 10.45 a.m. Parish Communion Sunday 15th October 10.45 a.m. Sung Matins (BCP) Sunday 22ⁿd October 10.45 a.m. Parish Communion Sunday 29th October 10.00 a.m. Five United at Butlers Cross Village Hall Sunday 5th November 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP) 10.45 a.m. All Age Worship Sunday 12th November 10.45 a.m. Remembrance Service Sunday 19th November 10.45 a.m. Sung Matins (BCP) Sunday 26th November 10.45 a.m. Christingle with Communion
Holy Communion (BCP) is held at 8 a.m. at All Saints, Little Kimble on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sunday of each month, and at 9 a.m. on the 5th Sunday of any month
Service at the Church of the Resurrection, Dunsmore Sunday 24th September Harvest Festival followed by Harvest Supper in the village hall
Further information and access For further information about Ellesborough Parish Church and for access when the Church is closed contacts are: Tony Young - Churchwarden (01296) 622306 Liz Norris - Churchwarden (01296) 615821 Glenise Whalley (01296) 622159 Richard Hares (01296) 622473
Benefice Administration Centre: The Ark, 28 Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury HP22 5UT. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 am – 12 noon. Tel. (01296) 615886 Rector: Revd. Jan Henderson (01296 612855)
www.achurchnearyou.com/ellesborough-st-peter-st-paul
7 8 9 Kimble and Ellesborough Horticultural Society
AUTUMN SHOW
Autumn Show at Stewart Hall: 2 00 – 4 30 pm Sunday 3 September Come and see some wonderful displays of flowers and vegetables and enjoy our homemade cakes.
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
GM crops: Saints and Satan Tuesday 5 September Professor Sandy Primrose, scientist and author, is sure to give us another very informative and interesting discussion regarding the real facts about the safety of genetically modified foods.
Early Plant Hunters Tuesday 3 October Stefan White, a local enthusiast and lecturer, returns with tales of the brave and resourceful pioneers who risked life and limb discovering and collecting new plants, often venturing to remote and dangerous corners of the world.
The National Garden Scheme Tuesday 7 November Brian Fisher, a popular horticultural lecturer, will discuss experiences of the National Garden Scheme on his last talk before retirement. We’re sure to have some interesting insights into what goes on behind the scenes and the preparations and trials that create such popular and inspiring garden visits.
Our meetings are held at 8 00 pm in Little Kimble’s Stewart Hall. Visitors are always welcome free of charge. If you would like more information, please contact Brian Butler at [email protected] or ask any Committee member at one of the meetings. You can also visit our website for further details. www.bucksvoice.net/kehs
St. Peter & St. Paul, Ellesborough
ELLESBOROUGH CHURCH TEAS
Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays until 24th September
2 p.m. until 5 p.m.
10 News & Reports Kimble & Ellesborough W.I. Kimble and Ellesborough WI meet at Stewart Hall, Station Road, Kimble, on the first Wednesday of the month at 2pm. We love to have visitors and everyone is made very welcome. We have a speaker each month and of course there is aways plenty of tea!
Joining the WI is a really good experience and a great way to make new friends, there are wonderful opportunities for everyone within the WI. Our Institute offers a £300 bursary every year so that one lucky member can go to our Denman College in Marcham, near Oxford to study something new, whatever she likes. But you have to be in it to win it! Come along and meet us we are known to be an especially friendly group - and it’s free to visit.
The June meeting of Kimble and Ellesborough WI was held in the Our secretary had received a letter thanking us for our further Stewart Hall, Little Kimble on 8 June, when the President, Liz donation towards the upkeep of Denman College. We then heard Malvisi, was in the Chair. Although many Members were away on about Anne Adam’s exciting day at the NFWI Annual Meeting in holiday we had quite a number of visitors to the meeting and they Liverpool which she had enjoyed very much and was pleased to were very welcome. Minutes were read and Birthday wishes given. tell us that both of our resolutions – the first highlighting the A report on the Bucks Federation Annual Council Meeting held on Hidden Epidemic of Loneliness, and the second Reducing Plastic 4 May written by Elspeth Rutland was read by the President in her Microfibres, were both well received and will become our working absence. Member Ann Adams is attending the National AGM in campaigns for 2017. Blackpool and we look forward to her report at the July meeting. Our speaker at WI this month was Fred Miller who was an Committee Member June Culliford gave a full and interesting Advanced First Aider with the St John Ambulance. We have seen report on the outing enjoyed by 25 Members on 24 May to defibrillators around in local towns and indeed we have one at Kingsbridge Gardens, Steeple Claydon. We were blessed with Stewart Hall but we would have no idea how to use it if an good weather and had a full tour of the gardens which were emergency should arise. We were given an excellent created 26 years ago and included herbaceous borders, beautiful demonstration on how to use the AED, [Active External lawns, Yew hedges, a summer house and a ha-ha. The outing Defibrillator] and we also learned how to do CPR on adults and concluded with afternoon tea in the barn before returning home. babies. [Don’t forget to dial 999 first].
The outing to Hatfield House is scheduled for 20 September at a Did you know that the Order of St John started in 1099? It became cost of approximately £26.00 per person. The trip to Greatmoor associated with First Aid 140 years ago and every year more than Energy From Waste Centre will take place on 11 October and a million hours of voluntary work is offered by over 35,000 numbers are limited to 15 fit and energetic Members. members of the St John Ambulance. They are always on the look out for new volunteers The Treasurer, Norma Cole, had received a letter from the County Denman Representative thanking Kimble and Ellesborough WI for August One of the best things about WI is it’s diversity. In August their £100 donation to the Denman Appeal, which we intend to we don’t meet at Stewart Hall as we normally do, we meet in the continue supporting for the coming year. The Bring and Buy at last beautiful garden of our member, Jean Young and her husband month's meeting raised £40.00. Tony, in Ellesborough. Members from other WI’s in our Group [The Ickneild Group] are our invited guests and it’s nice to After the tea break we settled down to enjoy a talk by Stewart welcome them. Linford on the history of the Windsor chair. Stewart's talk was very entertaining and started with an introduction to the various There is tea of course, stalls, cakes, books, a super raffle and a components of the Windsor chair and the type of wood from chance to win that £300 bursary for Denman college. This year, which each part was made and ended with admiring a selection Betty Parish's name was pulled out of the hat. She is not sure of commemorative chairs he had brought to show off. Stewart what she will study yet, there are hundreds of courses to chose proved a great story-teller and kept Members fascinated by from and there is no date on the bursary. anecdotes spanning his life and career in chair making. Eight members celebrate their birthday in August, including our July. One of our members was strolling around Dunelm recently President Liz Malvisi and it was Liz Potts’ birthday on that day. and met a lady new to the area and got talking to her, as one does! She persuaded the stranger to come to our next WI meeting. We Jean has organised good weather for us on the first Wednesday were delighted to know that our visitor thoroughly enjoyed her in August for over 20 years. It was a bit blowy today but the rain afternoon with ’such a fun and friendly group’ and will come again held off and we all enjoyed ourselves and made time to look to our August meeting which will be held in the garden of our around Jean’s garden which was looking superb, so much to see member Jean Young. and with the addition of a pretty little bridge near the pond.
We heard further details of the visit to Hatfield House on 20th Jean and Tony's garden, Homelands, on Springs Lane, is open to September, and more about October’s visit to the Energy From the public under the National Garden Scheme and can be visited Waste Facility where the management needed to know if any of at any time by just making a ‘phone call to Jean, 01296 622306. our members had a Pacemaker – the mind boggles! If you’d like to follow that with a cream tea - just say the word and Kimble and Ellesborough WI would be delighted to serve you. 11 Gardening in Ellesborough Notes from an occasional diary
There comes a time in the after the last of the spring frosts. Third there is the year, usually around daily process of deadheading fading flowers to keep Wimbledon fortnight and them producing for as long as possible. the end of July, when the garden passes from its For most of the early summer we had been short of early summer splendour rain, so planting out in soil which is dry for inches and intoxicating beauty to down has required lots of watering in and even then become a rather spent often it was a struggle to get many new plants force. Early summer plants established. Right now, perversely timed for the start and shrubs have flowered of the school holidays, we have plenty of rain, cooler away and are setting seed. weather and some strong breezes. So now I am Huge amounts of growth expecting the HG to be complaining of too much rain have been put on, some and not enough sunshine. are smothering their neighbours, some are collapsing under their own weight, others spreading over paths; But despite the HG’s constant hope for the illusive hedges need trimming and any inadequate staking perfect seasonal weather for ideal gardening, we or supports are certain to be found out as near gale have had a good summer so far. All but one of a force winds play havoc. It is a kind of tipping point, number of visits and fund raising events have been and, when looking at the amount of work needing to held in tolerably good conditions. Looking ahead, the be done, which the Head Gardener (HG) is ever prone early weather pattern for August looks variable for to do, easily become something of a mid-summer the last few visits to the garden this year. Supposedly crisis. this is the month for relaxing in the garden, reading in the shade with a glass of something cool to hand Until the introduction of new plant material which and leisurely meals. However a recent quotation in could thrive in our climate, first from southern our paper more closely foretells what to expect in Europe and then from Asia and the Americas, the our far from maintenance free garden: “Man is so medieval English garden had very little in the way of made that he can only find relaxation from one kind flowering plants much after the end of July. of labour by taking up another” Anatole France. The Nowadays we can expect to have a flourishing display Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard (1881). from now until the first frosts of winter. Hot and vivid plants from far corners of the world to vie with Looking further towards the autumn, plans for re- second flushes of roses and on through the ordering some of the borders to more manageable magnificence of autumn colours. First of all we need proportions are once again on the agenda how far to deal with and stay on top of the great cutting back, we get with that depends largely on weather and clearing away, summer pruning in order to tame the energy levels. But I am inspired by the drastic garden, which is straining to revert to a natural near transformation Sir Roy Strong has made to his famous impassable undergrowth and part woodland – much garden, which we saw some years ago, The Laskett as it was when we moved here in 1972. Second and in Herefordshire. We shall see. crucial is to the whole process is for the HG to get her succession of high summer, tender flowering plants TY July 2017 into the spaces created in the borders: a host of cosmos, ‘shoofly’, cleome, ricinus, dahlias, nicotiana, margarites, gaura and penstemons take up the challenge of keeping the garden alive with colour. These are grown from seed and cuttings, brought on in the greenhouse and hardened off outside safely
12 13 Great Kimble C of E Infant School Church Lane Great Kimble Nr. Aylesbury Bucks. HP17 9TH G K Telephone / Fax 01844 346189 E Mail [email protected] Headteacher Mrs M Cozadinos
School News July 2017
Towards the end of May, we enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of Maypole dancing in the glorious sunshine. It was so lovely to see so many family members in attendance and all three years performed their dances exceptionally well. We even managed to get all the parents up for a final dance which was thoroughly enjoyed by the children.
After half term, every class visited St Nicholas’s Church for Prayer Spaces. This year we looked at The Trinity and the children deepened their understanding of it. They made wonderful craft pieces and were involved in a variety of activities. Thank you to everyone who helped prepare and organise this event; the children had a lovely time.
The school continues to be involved in a variety of sporting events and in May, Year 1 performed at the Haddenham Dance Festival. We had a great mix of boys and girls taking part and we were incredibly proud of them. A few weeks later 16 children from Year 1 and Year 2 attended an athletics event at Princes Risborough School. They had a fantastic time and demonstrated excellent sportsmanship. In early June, Year 1 and Year 2 enjoyed a full tennis day at High Wycombe Indoor Tennis Centre. They had a wonderful time being taught by professional coaches and competing against another school in the afternoon. A big thank you to all the parent volunteers that helped on the trip as your support made it possible.
We are still trying to encourage as many parents as possible to park at The Swan or Kimble station and walk to and from school. Sadly, we have had several complaints from residents recently about inconsiderate parking and the volume of traffic down Church Lane. To try and assist in tackling the problem our wonderful parents have started a traffic group, looking at ways to reduce traffic and find solutions to some of the problems. They have produced two maps which have been emailed out to parents showing the paths to take and we are pleased to report that several parents are now consistently using these routes. Walking to school is not only better for the environment but is also a great way for the children to get daily exercise and feel energised before school.
New Staff - We are delighted to welcome Mrs Scott to Great Kimble as our new Year 1 teacher from September 2017. She is an experienced teacher with a wealth of experience of teaching in small schools. She is excited to be joining the team and is looking forward to working with her new class in September.
In June, we welcomed our September Reception starters to school. They had 4 settling in sessions with us and our current Reception children were excellent friends to them, showing them around the school, introducing them to other children and ensuring they had a fun time.
Despite being one of the hottest days of the year, the children demonstrated excellent endurance during their Sports Day. Lots of fun was had by all and it was lovely to see children from every year group supporting and encouraging each other. Thank you to Friends of Kimble for providing refreshments and delicious cream teas which were enjoyed by all and raised a total of £220! A big thank you to Great Kimble Cricket Club who once again kindly allowed us to use their grounds and facilities.
Towards the very end of term Year 2 children performed at the Princes Risborough’s dance show for two nights. The children worked hard to learn two new dances and demonstrated great enthusiasm and confidence during their perfor- mances. We were all incredibly proud of them and it was a wonderful way to celebrate the end of year.
Summer Fayre - Despite not being a warm day, the Summer Fayre was a great occasion with current, past and new parents turning up to support the event. Thank you to everyone that was involved and also to Year 2 for performing their wonderful dances from their recent show. We raised the phenomenal amount of £2700!
14 It was with great pride that we received our SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) Outstanding plaque in July. Reverend Jan Henderson and Mrs Cozadinos went to a special presentation on Monday where all our children’s designs were displayed. We were very proud to be awarded outstanding during our inspec- tion in November and it has been made even more special because Charlie’s creation was chosen as the winning plaque design. It is great to see his work come to life and his plaques will now be displayed in all SIAMS Outstanding Schools within the Oxford Diocese.
KS2 Expansion Update - We are pleased to report that Bucks County Council has recently appointed an architect to draw up plans for the expansion. We will let you know as soon as we have any further information to share.
Future Directions for Great Kimble C of E School:
Almost three years ago, the Governing Body of Great Kimble School were alerted to the difficulties that small rural schools may face over the next few years. The Diocese advised that Governing Bodies should begin to look at ways to collaborate formally in order to secure the future of their schools, particularly small rural schools.
Since then, the Governors have attended many sessions, focusing on collaboration and the development of Multi- Academy Trusts (MATS). As a small school, we are potentially more vulnerable to the pressures associated with national funding and intake. Whatever happens, it is clear that schools will need to make more formal collaborations in the future. One of these options was to become part of a Multi Academy Trust.
The Governors of Great Kimble School have done extensive research investigating Multi Academy Trusts and this led them to discussions with Roz Thomson, Director of The Great Learners Trust. This Trust was set up by Great Missenden Church of England Combined School.
The Governors and staff have discussed the issues associated with becoming part of a MAT in detail. A number of key areas for Great Kimble were identified. These were:
• A trust must be local. For GK children and staff to benefit from collaboration with other schools, the MAT must be within a 20-minute journey-time. As well as being geographically close, the MAT schools need to be aware of the local area.
• The Trust must have a strong Christian focus and enable Great Kimble to retain its unique Christian character and identity.
• The Trust must be primary focused. As we are a primary school, the Trust needs to have a primary focus to give maximum benefit to staff and pupils.
• The Trust should be able to provide support when needed. Being part of a Trust would help us to access support that is often difficult for a small school, such as, staff cover and catering service.
The Great Learners Trust meets all these criteria and offers us partnership with another Outstanding School.
Parents were consulted in June and the Governors have made the decision to join The Great Learners Trust in January 2018. This is an exciting time for the school and we are looking forward to the benefits we feel will be gained from joining the trust.
15 Princes Risborough Community Bus
Princes Risborough Community Bus to extend Hail and Ride Service to Ellesborough
From 1 October this year Risborough Area Community Bus will be making changes to the Kimbles and Monks Risborough services to include Ellesborough.
The Kimbles route, currently run on Mondays and Thursdays, will be extended to include Ellesborough Road, Butlers Cross/Russell Arms, Chalkshire Road and Terrick. A new Kimbles route including Ellesborough will be added to the Saturday timetable
For Ellesborough, Butlers Cross and Terrick residents: Our Little Green Bus will run twice on Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings of each week from Princes Risborough, leaving the George & Dragon bus stop in the High Street at 0850 and 1135. Routing through Monks Risborough and Askett, it will then run up the A4010, along the Ellesborough Road, arriving at Butlers Cross/Russell Arms at 0905 and 1150. The bus will then turn left onto Chalkshire Road, left again back onto the A4010 at Terrick and then back to Princes Risborough via Little Kimble, Askett and Monks Risborough, arriving at 0925 and 1210..
The cost for the journey is free to all concessionary cards or £2, with children under 16 travelling for free.
We offer a Hail & Ride service so just flag us down and we will pick you up.
For more details visit the RACB website www.racb.co.uk where details of our other routes and outings can be found. Alternatively call our Coodinator on 07941 963097.
We look forward to welcoming you to the new service.
Dunsmore Regeneration Ball 2017 Presentation of the proceeds to Wycombe Homeless Connection.
(See report on following page)
16 Dunsmore News
Dunsmore’s Summer of Celebration Dunsmore Regeneration Ball Is Dunsmore really a rural backwater where nothing goes on? That couldn’t be further from the truth. Dunsmore folk know how to have fun, and one of the outstanding events of the year was the Regeneration Ball. The summer ball has been mothballed recently, but thanks to the efforts of Andy Stancombe, David Marshall and Nick Philips, 2017 brought it back to life. Ros Wood very kindly offered her beautiful wooded garden, and villagers set up marquees and gazebos, tables, lighting and a sound system. As dusk approached, guests trooped up the lane bearing picnic baskets and drinks. The informal dress code required only a bow tie, so everyone felt comfortable and relaxed. Despite a few horseflies and a sprinkling of rain, the evening was a huge success. Live reels and folksy music were provided by the Dunsmore Folk Expectation. Andrew North and his drummer John Stewart sang and played familiar favourites, accompanied by backing family singers Nick and Hilary North. The memorable evening raised more than £500 for Wycombe Homeless Connection, and the raffle raised another £191. Our thanks go to Ros and family and all the local suppliers of raffle prizes.
Organisers Andy and Nick celebrate early. One last ball for Jenny (right) and Kathy. Our Summer Celebrations July was truly a month of celebrating. Two Dunsmore residents graduated university that month: Emma White, from Sheffield, and Ude Amadi, from Exeter. Our heartiest congratulations to both of you, along with good wishes for your future endeavours. On 29 July, Paul Speed and Francesca Kendall of Old Forge Cottage were married in the Chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge. Their friends and neighbours wish them a long and happy life together. Also in July, the village welcomed new residents to Rylstone Cottage. With Peter Jewell’s departure, so poignantly expressed in the last issue, it was time for a change. Alan and Lorraine Smith, formerly of Hazelmere, arrived in Dunsmore and, we hope, are here for a long residence. It’s been lovely to see them at local events over the summer. We were very sorry to lose Roger and Jenny Waller in late July. Enthusiastic battlers of HS2 over many years and loyal supporters of village life, the Wallers had many friends in Dunsmore and will be greatly missed. We sincerely hope they enjoy their quiet rural idyll in Dorsington, Warwickshire. On a sadder note, long-time resident Rod Hamer died on 17 June. Rod’s lengthy tenure in the village included his offering of art classes at Dunsmore Leaf, where residents and visitors alike honed their skills. His musical expertise was welcomed at a number of local parties, too. He and his wife Val, who predeceased him, will be remembered by all those who knew them.
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Coming Soon to the Village The next event in the Dunsmore 2017 Social Diary is the ‘Back to School’ Picnic which will be held on the common land on Sunday 10th September at 12.30pm. Tables and chairs will be set up, so all you need to do is bring along your picnic and settle down to enjoy a convivial afternoon with organised games and activities to keep you amused. Full details will appear on a flier distributed nearer the time. On a more serious note, the Dunsmore Village Hall Association’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 14th October at 7.30pm in the village hall. The Committee is somewhat depleted by members moving away from the village and would warmly welcome some new faces to bring the team back to full strength. Please give some thought as to whether you would like to be more involved in village life. Vanessa Havard would be delighted to provide you with more information to help you make a decision. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbours and give a little time to your community. Everyone is encouraged to attend the AGM and take advantage of the opportunity to contribute their thoughts and ideas; so if you’ve had a burst of inspiration, do share it and help us plan together for 2018. Following the success of last year, the formal proceedings will conclude with a delicious selection of cheeses being served for you to enjoy with your wine.
The Church of the Resurrection, Dunsmore
We held our usual three cream teas this summer and raised £840 towards church funds, our thanks go to Annie and Libby for organizing the events. Regardless of the weather, we always seem to have a steady stream of walkers and cyclists as well as the many villagers and other people who drive up to support us. An enormous thank you to everyone who supplies the cakes, many people comment on the very tempting array that we always have. Also thanks to those who help serve, wash up and tidy away afterwards. We look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Our Harvest Festival Service is on Sunday, 24th September at 6.00pm in the church and will be followed by the harvest supper in the Village Hall at 7.00pm. This year we are holding a scarecrow competition as part of our harvest celebrations. Everyone in the village should have received an entry form and we look forward to Dunsmore villagers entering the competition with their usual zest. If you or your family would like to take part but haven’t handed in your form please give it to Lynne Ladd as soon as possible. As usual our collection at the service will be donated to a local charity, this year to the Cancer Care and Haematology Charity at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. We will be decorating the church for the Harvest Festival at 10am on Saturday, 23rd September, please bring greenery and harvest produce and come and help.
"John Rodney Hamer of Dunsmore, father, jazz trumpeter, artist & schoolmaster, died 17th June 2017 aged 76 years following a long battle with Alzheimer's dis- ease. He forgot but we did not."
18 19 20 Ellesborough in the 1920’s and 1930’s
This is a reprint of an article that appeared in the magazine some years ago, which expands on life in Ellesborough during the inter war years
LIFE IN ELLESBOROUGH AS IT USED TO BE
On dreary and wet afternoons with outside activities restricted and I get a bit fed up with my own company, my thoughts wander back to the days of my youth and I wonder if the present generation might be interested to learn a little of life in Ellesborough in the 1920-30's.
As we are all aware the village has no real centre but comprises some six hamlets and other small isolated communities. In those far off days there were two churches a Chapel and a Gospel Hall, four public houses, a Post Office, a Bakery and shop and four small general stores all of which were quite well supported. Transport was very restricted and people only went as far as they could walk and possibly cycle. A trip to Aylesbury or maybe a train ride from Wendover or Little Kimble was looked forward to with eager anticipation.
There were eight or so farms, most with a dairy herd, who sent their milk to London by train daily and their other produce was driven to market at Aylesbury. These with the five "big" houses provided most of the employment along with the flourishing builders and black smith.
The village school, which is now a Girl Guides Centre, was a very busy place with between seventy and eighty pupils and three teachers.
The churches and pubs were all well patronised, as there was very little radio and no T.V. Most people were not very wealthy but life was slow and we enjoyed the simple things.
Before the arrival of mains water and electricity in the early 1930's life was very rustic for the average family, with water from the well, oil lamps, primus stoves and candles at bedtime (no smoke detectors then). There was no rubbish collection and sanitation was very basic but people managed to dispose of their waste and gardens always produced good crops without the aid of chemical fertilizers. Bathing was very primitive for most with a tin bath in the kitchen on a Friday or Saturday night with the water heated on the kitchen range. Laundry was also a major chore — a house full of steam with washing hanging everywhere if it happened to be a wet day.
The one big consolation was the wonderful delivery service that we had. The baker called five days a week. The milkman came everyday (no bottles) with milk from the churn to the jug. The grocer and the butcher came and took orders on Monday and delivered on Friday. Greengrocers and hardware vans appeared weekly, as did the fishmonger with his pony and traps. So you can see we did not need Supermarkets. The chemist's van came regularly with all the patent medicines; the shoe repairer on his bicycle and the dentist would call on Sunday mornings by appointment (extractions only). Finally the coalman came, as did the woodman with faggots to keep the home fires burning.
Anon
21 POLICE CONTACT AT CHEQUERS
It has been raised at a parish council meeting that several residents have wanted to contact the police at Chequers with information relating to suspicious activity in the area. It has prompted the question whether it would be possible to publish the direct phone number for Chequers Police Post in the Elles- borough Magazine. This is not feasible, but we have been advised that parishioners in Ellesborough who live in close proximity to the Chequers Estate and wish to report what appears to be suspicious ac- tivity should report it through the non-emergency 101 number. Alternatively, they can call the Thames Valley Police switchboard on 0845 850 5505 and request to be put through to the police post at Cheq- uers.
Thames Valley Police have a permanent base there which is staffed 24/7.
St. Peter & St. Paul, Ellesborough PARISH LUNCH In Aid of Church Funds
at Butlers Cross Village Hall on Sunday 19th November 2017 At 12.30 p.m.
Tickets available on 1st October from PCC members
The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Collection
The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Collection will take place in Ellesborough District from 28th October to 12th November 2017.
The Poppy Appeal is the major single source of revenue for the Royal British Legion’s Benevolent Fund. There will always be a need to help our Service men and women and their dependants when they themselves no longer can. Please support this year’s Appeal.
Remembrance Church Service will take place on Sunday 12th November at 10.45am. followed by wreath laying at the War Memorial.
Diana Strathon Poppy Appeal Organiser Ellesborough and District
22 23 Chequers and Ellesborough Estate Map 1629
The original map was hidden behind large storage cabinets in the county records office. It was too delicate to move and put on public display.
With the help of a private donation the records office got access to the framed map during their yearly stock take, cleaned and sent it for professional digitisation. It can now be seen by the public using the records office digital document imaging facilities
Picture December 2016: the map in its frame is being cleaned before being sent for digitising. Quite an undertaking for a map of 1.5 m x .2.5m The map covers South to North: Little Hampden – Chequers Estate – Butlers Cross – Terrick - Apsley Farm
It is a pre-enclosure landscape showing Chequers and Ellesborough Manors, their gardens, surrounding parkland set among the open field strips, common land and coppiced woodland, with local dwellings, most of which continue exist today.
Some of the detail is shown in the colour images shown in this issue.
To see more of the map contact the Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies : County Hall, Walton Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UU - reference number D 138/13/1.
Richard Jennings
On the following pages we show: 1. The complete Map (original is 2.5m wide x 1.5m deep) 2. Detail - Ellesborough Church to Butler’s Cross 3. Detail - Chequers
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28 September/October/November 2017
The United Benefice of Ellesborough, The Kimbles and Stoke Mandeville
Administration Centre: The Ark. 28 Risborough Rd., Stoke Mandeville. Tel: 01296 615886. Open Tuesday - Thursday 10am-12 noon. Email - [email protected] Rector: Revd. Jan Henderson Tel: 01296 612855
LETTER FROM THE RECTORY Dear All
There seem to be a lot of changes and uncertainty around at the moment. In our country there have been the unsettling results of the election and now there are the ongoing negotiations for Brexit. We cannot tell how these will affect us all in the short or the long term.
In our Benefice we are sorry that our curate Rev Janet Wales has left us. Janet is planning to spend some time in South Africa caring for her elderly mother. She has been with us for 3 years and her ministry among us will be greatly missed. We pray for God’s blessings on her future life wherever God may lead her. We are also greatly saddened by the death of Rev Norman Dick; we thank God for Norman’s wonderful ministry and witness among us and we continue to pray for Yvonne and the family
In Kimble we are waiting for the go ahead to start our re-ordering project at St Nicholas’ Church but there seems to be a never ending number of hoops to jump through. Hopefully by the time this magazine reaches you we will have had positive news.
There is a verse in the Bible that has been very much in my mind during the last couple of weeks: Jeremiah 29 v 11 ‘For I know the plans I have for you’, declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’
There are many other verses in the Bible that can also help us when life seems unsettling or confusing. God loves each one of us and so we need to put our trust in him and he will provide all we need. St Paul says in his letter to the Philippians, ‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.’ As Julian of Norwich said, ‘All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well.’
Wishing you every blessing
Jan
Ark Ministries
The Welcome Club at The Ark - Diary Dates Tuesday 5th and 19th September 10.30am – 12noon ‘Open House’ (Bring your sewing/knitting/crossword along & join us for coffee and a chat) Tuesday26th September – Trip – for details contact The Ark Tuesday 10th October 10.30am – 12noon ‘Open House’ Tuesday 7th November 10.30am – 12noon ‘Open House’ Tuesday 21st November – Trip to Bicester Avenue – Please contact The Ark to Book Tuesday 5th December – Christmas Lunch at Weston Turville Golf Club – Please contact The Ark to Book. Tuesday 19th December 10.30am – 12noon Christmas ‘Open House’ Please join us for sherry, mince pies and carols.
Mustard Seeds - A Sunday School for 5-11yr. olds on the 4th Sunday of the month between 10.30am - 12 noon held at Butlers Cross Village Hall. Children learn about God through Bible stories, craft work, songs, games, drama and prayer time. For details contact Liz Bonner (01296 748093).
The Ark Youth Group The Youth Group meets at 7pm at The Ark on alternate Fridays. Please contact The Ark for further details.
29 The Ark The Ark is a pleasant, comfortable and well equipped venue for the many church ministries and meetings taking place there. The Ark is also used by several caring agencies within the community for their meetings. For a small fee The Ark may be booked for private functions when not otherwise in use.
Pastoral Care in the Benefice It is the aim and the privilege of the Pastoral Team to visit sick, bereaved, lonely or house bound members of the community. We are also happy to assist with transport for those who are in need of it. Please get in touch if you know of anyone who would value a visit and the support of the team, it is often the only way we get to hear of their needs. Similarly if you have an hour or two to spare a month and feel you could help with this important pastoral work, we would be glad to have you on the team.
For further information regarding Pastoral Care in the benefice please contact:
Jan Henderson at The Ark (01296 615886)
is open at The Ark 28 Risborough Rd., Stoke Mandevlle every Thursday from 10am - 12 noon serving Coffee and Cake Only £2 (free refills)
The Ark Parents & Toddlers Group resumes Every Monday 10am – 11.30pm (during term time) The ARK, 28 Risborough Rd, Stoke Mandeville For more info and dates please contact The Ark (01296 615886) or [email protected]
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
St. Peter & St. Paul, Ellesborough Sunday 1stOctober 10.45am Harvest Festival Sunday 12th November 10.45am Remembrance Service followed by Act of Remembrance at War Memorial. Sunday 26th November Christingle Service 10.45am
St. Nicholas, Great Kimble Sunday 15th October 3.30pm Harvest Festival Sunday 12th November 10.45am Remembrance Service
Ploughman’s Lunch in aid of The Ark and MacMillan Tuesday 24th October 12.30pm at The Ark
Butlers Cross Village Hall Sunday 29th October ‘5 United Service’ Refreshments and craft from 10am, informal worship from 10.30am.
30 31 Youth Netball comes to Wendover!
The Wendover Ladies Netball Club, the ‘Sparrowhawks’, established for 3 years now, has had a really exciting Summer, following the development of the Youth Division of their squad. It was established in February to offer a social and friendly local club for girls aged 13-16years, with a hope of attracting new members to the Senior team too.
Butlers Cross resident, Ellie Brown, completed her Level 2 Coaching award with England Netball earlier in the year. As a member of the Senior Netball team based in Wendover, and as an experienced teacher, Ellie was hugely excited to play a part in the development of a sports club for the young people of the local area, recognising the physical benefits as well as the positive impact team sports can have on players’ self esteem.
Youth training currently takes place on a Saturday morning at the John Colet School in Wendover and they have also recently entered the Youth League in Aylesbury, playing regular matches against other teams. Coach Ellie says, “It has been wonderful to see the girls grow in confidence as the weeks have passed and they certainly have a lot of potential to progress and develop even further over the coming months.” The current members have a range of experiences and the most important aim of the club is to provide a safe, welcoming and fun club in which the girls can develop a love of Netball!
Training will recommence in September and the club would love to attract new members to join our ever expanding team.
If you are aged 13-16 years, or know someone who might be interested in joining the Youth team, you can contact Ellie at [email protected] for more information.
THE BUSINESS BLOG - BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ARTS & CRAFTS The business’s at Bucks Goat Centre offer a wealth of Art and Craft on our doorstep:
Freya Jones has recently set up an exciting fibre boutique where you can learn the ancient crafts of spinning and weaving or it is an Aladdin’s cave for experienced spinners, weavers or felt makers www.freyajones (07496 033156)
Fabric HQ have moved into a larger unit and sell a huge collection of sewing supplies and offer various classes in their sewing studio. An absolute “find” for anyone who enjoys: crafts, quilting, dressmaking or soft furnishings. www.fabrichq.co.uk (01296615212)
By Hand Books offers beautiful books, designed and handmade in the studio – including sketchbooks, journals, guest books, portfolios, notebooks, musicians’ workbooks and albums. Many make wonderful gifts. www.byhandbooks.co.uk (07818 448032)
Obsidian Art is a wonderful art gallery showcasing British artists and designer-makers. It runs an exciting programme of exhibitions, with an unparallel range of paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramics, textile art, photography and gifts. They also offer a full picture framing and restoration service. www.obsidianart.co.ul (01296 612150) OTHER FEATURED BUSINESSES Martin Holman’s Pest Control & Services With over 17 years of experience in the industry Martin provides competitively priced, quick and reliable pest control treatment and prevention in Buckinghamshire. [email protected] (07510 290321/01296 622972)
Read his personal article, along with Freya jones and Rae for Fabric HQ in our Business Blog this issue
32 Local Businesses
Why Pest Control? By Martin Holman
I don’t know!! Well, twenty years ago I was getting made redundant which was a blessing as I wanted to move on. My wife, Helen suggested I should apply for the job advertised in the Bucks Free Press (remember them?) for a Pest Control Officer at Wycombe District Council. After successfully getting the job and qualifying (with credit) with The Royal Society of Public Health I then gained valuable experience with WDC, worked for a commercial company for a few years and I am now in my third year of being self-employed. My work schedule is busy with pests beginning with all letters of the alphabet! The work comes from domestic and commercial sources, from simple treatments to contracts for a wide range of environments. No two days are the same and the variety of clients as well as pests makes the job very interesting.
The job also meant it was like returning back to my roots as I was brought up on Grove Farm at Kimble where my father was a herdsman for John Robarts. In those days crows, rooks and jackdaws would follow the plough, pewits and lapwings were in the fields, hares were abundant as were rabbits between spells of myxomatosis. I can remember going looking for birds’ eggs and snake skins as a child. How life has changed!
Whilst working at W.D.C. a lady from Bledlow rang up to say she had a snake indoors. Well I did wonder but during a visit it did appear! A young, grass snake was living under the floor and door frame. I picked it up and placed it in the rear garden.
I was also called out to a lady who kept hearing animal noises in her hall. After arriving it all became apparent – her smoke alarm needed new batteries! So luckily she had spares which I quickly swapped over and all was quiet.
Bed bugs have become a problem, from a rare occurrence twenty years ago to now being a regular pest and cross the social-economic divide! Last year I was also contacted by the BBC Countryfile Autumn Diaries because they wanted property owners to come forward to discuss the problem of glis glis from their point of view, and mine from a management view point. My clients understandably did not wish to go on camera for various reasons but they would have made interesting viewing.
If you think you may have a pest problem please contact me and my website has lots of information you may find useful: www.martinholmanspestcontrol.co.uk
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About a year ago I had a vision, not the miraculous kind but an artistic one. I was a spinner and weaver with nowhere to buy my materials locally. Sure there are online retailers but nothing compares to actually seeing the colours, feeling the wools and altogether enjoying the experience of getting ideas from experts and bouncing ideas off people who actually know your craft. The vision was Freya Jones, the first dedicated fibre shop in the south east of England, a boutique style shop filled with colour and resources, cups of tea and all round friendly atmosphere. I’d been searching sporadically for an appropriate unit, when I drove past the Bucks Goat Centre and saw a sign for “unit to let.” Being a Bucks lass I have spent many a wonderful day there and also have a long history with Trisha of Obsidian Art, who spring boarded my artists career over 10 years ago. When I saw the unit I was in love – it has open beams and a wood burning stove and the vision began to take shape. I’m incredibly proud of being in the Chilterns and wanted to reflect the incredible history and colours of the landscape which is why every wool blend and colour has it’s own Bucks related name. There’s a vivid yellow merino which is Dunsmore Daffodils, a soft lilac which is called Chiltern Gentian; a flower that grows only in the Chilterns, Wendover Woods is a mix of barky brown merinos and silk and the saintly St Osgyth an Aylesbury saint from the 8th Century who’s nearly been lost to time but is honoured with an ethereal mix of merinos and bamboo. There are over 20 more but you’ll have to come in to see them! I am humbled at the overwhelmingly positive response to Freya Jones, I’ve reintroduced the crafts of spinning and weaving to many and welcomed many new faces to the crafts. If you’ve ever fancied you hand at spinning or weaving you can book a one day course which includes all the materials, lunch at the adjacent café and is only £55 per person, further details can be found on the website. Wool tops and unusual fibres such as Seacell made from seaweed, Rose fibre made from rose stems and Baby Camel can be used for a whole host of mixed media pieces, felting, embroidery, card making to name a few. We are fast approaching our first year’s anniversary in October and I keep having to pinch myself, It’s been the most wonderful year full of ups and not many downs, full of enthusiasm, fun and a riot of colour. I truly feel that this “lost sheep” has found it’s home! Freya Jones www.freyajones.com Unit 1, Layby Farm (the Bucks Goat Centre) Stoke Mandeville Bucks, HP22 5XJ 07496033156
Open 10am – 4pm Tuesday to Saturday
34 Local Businesses (continued)
FABRIC HQ
Jacqui had dreamed of owning a fabric shop ever since she started quilting in the late 80s and we both shared a massive love of fabric. When our collective personal stash reached crazy level, a flippant comment from my husband about having enough fabric to start our own shop was really all it took to convince us it was totally the right thing to do. That was nearly 6 years ago and we haven’t looked back. From humble beginnings in a spare room via what we called our ‘shopette’ in the corner of the Courtyard Gallery in Wendover, we then discovered our first unit at Layby Farm and have just recently taken over a space double the size next door! We now have two studio spaces as well as an increased range of haberdashery, notions and dressmaking fabric to sit alongside our extensive quilting weight cotton collection.
As well as selling fabric, we wanted to run workshops so we can share our love of sewing with our customers. It’s so lovely to share that creative time with people and see their personal sewing journeys from novice, to confident beginner to accomplished sewist! Our aim with workshops was to try to get as many different types of class on our schedule as possible. So we don’t just do quilting and dressmaking classes but a whole heap of other stuff such as bag, basket and lampshade making, free motion embroidery and our pattern cutting classes are amazingly popular! We also run a series of technique classes for both quilting and dressmaking which are really handy – for example – how to hand quilt, create with triangles and use a rotary cutter and ruler and for dressmaking, how to insert a zip, button holes and sewing with stretch fabrics. We’re really lucky to have such an amazing team of tutors who are so talented and passionate about what they do, Karen in the shop, who’s hugely knowledgeable about quilting and crafting with fabric and also to have Becky who is super- organised and manages our program of workshops. We’d be lost without them!
The best thing about running a fabric shop is being able to share our love of fabric with other people! It’s brilliant when people come in full of fantastic ideas an excitement about what they’re about to embark on. We get to share in that excitement which can give you a real buzz. The best is when you’ve shared in someone’s planning: helped them choose that perfect fabric, or helped a newbie who wants some guidance and then a couple of weeks later they bring in what they’ve made to show you – or posted it on Instagram or Facebook so you can see it.
Being a mother and daughter team, it’s amazing being able to work together! I don’t think we ever dreamt that one day we’d run a business together but it is the best. You know you can trust that person 100% and having young kids to juggle means it’s a real bonus when your business partner is your mum. Plus we get to chat fabric all the time and get to call it work – what more could two fabric addicts wish for?
Rae Merchant & Jacqui Pursey Fabric HQ Layby Farm Old Risborough Road Stoke Mandeville HP22 5XJ www.fabrichq.co.uk 01296 615212
35 Butler’s Cross Traffic Survey 2015
36 Ellesborough Parish Council Notes - August 2017
The Parish Council has met a number of times since the last meeting notes. We have held our Annual General Meeting where the following Council appointments were made;
Chairman - Councillor Alexander Vice Chairman - Councillor Hayes Planning Comment Co-ordinator – Councillor McGrail. Recreational Facilities (Playground, playing field and allotments) – Councillor Panikkar. Transport and Road Safety – Councillor White. Village Hall Management Committee – Councillor Glover Footpaths, Rights of Way and Dog Control Orders – Councillor Hares. Web Site and Parish Communication – Councillor White.
I would like to thank all Councillors for their commitment and effort on behalf of the Parish.
We also held the Annual Parish meeting which historically has been very poorly attended. This year was no exception with more Councillors present than Parishioners. The meeting is an opportunity to hear about what the Council has been up to and have your say. Please make a mental note to attend next year in May!
At our Parish Council meeting in July we discussed a number of items of interest;
The Clerk reported that he had had a letter from the National Grid informing us about work on the overhead electricity line running through the parish across Nash Lee Lane and then the A4100 before running along the north side of North Lee Lane. The work will not involve any interruption to power supplies and all the concerned local landowners will be contacted.
The Council received a letter about Round 2 consultation for East West Rail. The Clerk is to examine the consultation material to see how Ellesborough is affected. The line will run through the Parish at the North Lee & Marsh.
We continue to discuss HS2 and the Council asked the Clerk to contact Bucks CC about noise abatement on the south side of the proposed Stoke Mandeville by-pass and to remind them to include Ellesborough in any discussions about how HS2 will affect traffic in our parish and the surrounding area.
Councillor Panikkar reported that she was still investigating the replacement of the basketball frame on the playing fields. Councillor Panikkar also reported that the allotment fence will be replaced in August with the work being carried out over 2 weekends. Please note that there are still a couple of allotments empty so if you would like one please contact the Clerk.
In my last notes we highlighted that the Village Design Statement needed to be updated. This is a critical document for the Parish as it is used as guidance by Wycombe District Council in planning decisions. Updating the plan will take some effort and so we are hoping to set up a small team led by Councillor McGrail. To date the Clerk reported that he had a number of responses to the request for help however a few more willing members would spread the workload.
We continue to be frustrated by the pace of our affordable housing project. We now have a Housing Needs survey format that has been approved by Wycombe District Council. The survey will be distributed around the 1st September with the Parish magazine with a closing date of 30 Sept. it is essential that everyone responds to the survey whether you have or you know of a need for housing. Please note that Hastoes the affordable housing association and the Parish Council will host an information evening for the Parish in the Village Hall on Monday 11th Sept evening. Please attend!
With bus services through the Village continuing to be very scarce we have some good news from Councillor Panikkar that after discussions with the Risborough Community Bus organisation, they will extend their service to include Ellesborough. The service would be 3 times a week to Risborough with a booking service available. It would be free to bus pass holders and children (U16) otherwise the charge would be £2.00. We will shortly advertise the service and its timetable.
37 It is the growing season and hedges at the front of properties are encroaching on the pavements. Please cut your hedges back hard so the pavement is kept clear
The Clerk is building up a good list of email addresses of those living in the Parish. This allows the Council to continue to improve communication. If you would like to be added to the list, please send an email to [email protected]
Please note that the next Parish Council Meeting will be on 19 September 2017 at 7.30pm in Dunsmore Village Hall not Ellesborough Village Hall.
As always if there are any points you would like to raise you are very welcome to come to the start of any Parish Council meeting of alternatively contact our Clerk, Rex Norris in the first instance.
Rob Alexander Chairman
38 Advertiuser’s Announcement The Chiltern Brewery/The Kings Head
Autumn is an exciting time for us for new draught ales. As we were going to press there was the chance that this issue would be delivered to you before the end of August in which case you might still be able to sample our summer seasonal ale Chiltern Gold 3.9%, citrusy balanced and refreshing.
The start of September sees the release of limited edition pale amber Kop Hill Ale 3.7%, the official event beer for the Kop Hill Car Climb in Princes Risborough on 16th & 17th Sept. This year they are celebrating exotic cars, including Lamborghinis and Ferraris. Does anyone out there remember Count Zborowski’s 1922 record setting climb?
The second special for late September and early October is red, spicy, slightly sweet, rounded and hoppy Copper Beech 4.4%. Award winning dark amber 300’s Old Ale 4.9% is the seasonal ale for late October and early November. This robust and rewarding beer is named after the geographical area immediately around the brewery.
Seasonal favourite Foxtrot 3.9%, dark claret with tastes of dark berries and chocolate, is released in late November. An impressive autumn array of ales we hope you will agree.
The harvesters were already in the fields as we were writing this. For bottled beers, our John Hampden’s Golden Harvest Ale 4.8% is a harvest ale of the finest classical style brewed with the aromatic fruitiness of a single famous English hop for balance – Fuggles. It has won a total of 6 awards over the years including a Gold Star at the Great Taste Awards 2016. It is certified Gluten Free along with 3 other ales from our permanent bottle range allowing Coeliacs and gluten reducers to enjoy our fine English ales.
Bottle-conditioned Glad Tidings Winter Stout 4.6% with its tastes of chocolate and spice will return in October – a 10 time award winner no less!
We have a great website where you can browse and order these and other bottled ales - and draught beers in 8¾ pint Mini Casks - for delivery along with many foods made with our beers and unique gift ideas, including lovely branded glassware www.chilternbrewery.co.uk Our Click & Collect service on draught ales also makes life that little bit easier for you. It’s very easy to use and you can collect your draught beers from our shop in Terrick at a time convenient to you.
We hold brewery tours on most Friday and Saturday afternoons and we pride ourselves on our range of English wines, liqueurs and spirits available at our shop. As we say – a great selection of unique gift ideas for friends and family.
Sorry as we are to see the summer go, autumn is a very very exciting time for us for new ales. Follow us on - Twitter: @chiltern_brewer Instagram: chilternbrewery Facebook: chilternbrewery and YouTube: chilternbrewery
The full range of our ales are available at The King’s Head in Market Square Aylesbury – our brewery tap. This historic inn, dating back to 1455, is well worth a visit and you will also find a number of carefully selected guest ales and craft beers there too. If you haven’t seen the famous cobbled courtyard that is a ‘must’!
A seasonal food menu is served at lunchtimes six days a week with Sunday Roast Lunches on a Sunday 12-6pm and evening food from 5pm to 9pm from Wednesday to Saturday.
39 List of Local Producers and Stockists
Chiltern Brewery See Advert 01296 613647
Chalkshire Alpacas See Advert 01296 615821
Buckmoorend Farm Shop Home reared pork, beef, lamb & other 01296 622472 produce
Budgens, Wendover 01296 625864
Pickels Farm, Lee Road Rare breed pork, lamb & venison 01844 345979 Thurs-Sat 9.30 - 17.00
Kings Farm Shop www.kingsfarmshop.co.uk 01296 622014
Wendover Local Produce Market 3rd Sat of month 9.00 – 13.00
Wren Davis, Prestwood Milk delivery & other groceries 01494 862224
Terrick Beef www.terrickbeef.co.uk 07940 560465 Monthly – 1st Fri p.m./Sat a.m.
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