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Inside this Issue: • NDP News Update • Christmas Memories The Quarterly Magazine RikkIAbout in Ivinghoe Aston of Ivinghoe Parish Council • November 2016: Issue 99 Magazine 1 The Beacon Team... Welcome Karen Groom, he Beacon Magazine would not Chair, Ivinghoe reach your door without the kind Contents from the Chair Parish Council Thelp of the volunteer band of distributors. Many thanks to them all; Andy Welcome from the Chair 3 elcome to the final edition of The Parish Council are also launching a Beezer, Les Hyde, Pat Roach, Geoff the year. I am pleased to say new photography competition, open to all, Neighbourhood News 4-19 Travis and Rob and Anne Cattle – Wthe planters located by The young and old, in conjunction with the new it couldn’t be done without you! Lawn are being planted and we can look website. We are looking for pictures that Ecumenical Enlightenment 28 If you have any skills that will help forward to the spring flowers next year. have been taken within Ivinghoe Parish, if us to keep the magazine going or you Sporting Scoop 32 Thank you to Wyevale Garden Centre in you’re unsure where our boundaries are see would like to submit an article, please who very kindly donated the plants our website. The photograph can be of built let us know as we are always looking Cultivation Clippings 36 in one of the planters. and/or natural surroundings (but not include for new and varied talents! any people) – all images will be judged in School Stuff 40-43 Footpaths May 2017. There will be categories for The Parish Council have received a youngsters up to school year 6, school Beyond the Boundary 48-50 number of complaints about overgrown years 7 – 11, age 17 to 25 and finally age footpaths, which have all been reported 26+. We live in a beautiful place, together Councillor Communication 52-59 to Bucks who are attending to these. with Ivinghoe Parish Council’s new Website

and your pictures we can share this beauty Dog Mess with the world. There will be prizes for each

BEACON COPY AND Unfortunately, dog mess has been an category winner and runner up. Full terms ADVERT DEADLINES increasing problem over the last few and conditions will be in the next issue weeks especially near the pre-school of The Beacon and can be found on our We aim to get the magazine distributed entrance and High Street. Please be website now. So please get clicking! Editor: Christabel Boersma around the beginning of every February, May, vigilant and report any irresponsible dog Tel: 01296 661 532 August and November. To ensure your article or feature makes the edition you would like owners to the dog warden at AVDC. Traffic Email: [email protected] please see the submission deadlines below: Signs will be put up in the playgrounds Traffic is still an issue and anyone wishing Advertising Manager: Ali Wade regarding dogs. to join in with traffic calming training Tel: 01296 662 446 should contact the Clerk. Email: [email protected] Playgrounds February 2017 Edition – 4 January 2017 The playgrounds will be getting new Parking Design & Artwork: Laila Palfrey May 2017 Edition – 4 April 2017 signage and we will be aiming to We are aware of some of the irresponsible Tel: 07979 945231 July 2017 Edition – 4 June 2017 purchase new playground equipment parking in the village. Where parking is Email: [email protected] November 2017 – 4 October 2017 in both Ivinghoe and Ivinghoe Aston. dangerous please report this to the police The WI have offered to purchase a new by calling 101. Beacon Magazine Advertising Rates: picnic bench for Ivinghoe which we will I would like to take the opportunity be able to enjoy soon. to wish you all a very Merry Christmas 1/4 page £38 per year NB: Rates are for 4 editions. and a Happy New Year. 1/3 page £45 per year Website 1/2 page £75 per year Artwork must be supplied Please visit our website which has been Karen Groom, Chair Full page £110 per year as a jpeg or a pdf file. relaunched www.ivinghoepc.org.uk Ivinghoe Parish Council

2 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2016: Issue 99 November 2016: Issue 99 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 3 Neighbourhood New Village Planters Development vinghoe Parish Council is really Plan News pleased to be able say that our Inew planters that border the Lawn n the last Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine, confines of the village as far as possible. in Ivinghoe are now planted up and we explained that following the The selected sites fitted these criteria ready to enjoy! IQuestionnaire, the Ivinghoe Parish and we now await a response from We hope to be able to install some Neighbourhood Development Plan AVDC as to whether they believe that more of these planters around the Steering Group were writing the draft the sites are suitable. boundary of the Lawn and very much N eighb o urh oo d ews plan with the intention of sharing the We have not had to put forward hope that residents and vistors alike are plan with the Parish Council by the end sites for Ivinghoe Aston but while we able to appreciate our floral displays. of the summer and then the rest of did not do so, we did go through the the Parish in the autumn. However, in same process of identifying potential parallel AVDC have been developing their sites and speaking to landowners. We Local Plan and at the end of July, AVDC remain open minded as to whether contacted us about identifying sites for to identify additional sites in Ivinghoe 51 houses. These houses amount to and sites in Ivinghoe Aston within the Enjoy Home cooked food at the Ivinghoe’s allocation in the Local Plan less Neighbourhood Development Plan as Waterside Café those that have been granted planning this is not a decision that we need to permission since 2013. It had not been make at this time. Pitstone Wharf, Cheddington Road, Pitstone, our intention to allocate sites in the This change of approach, which has Bucks LU7 9AD Neighbourhood Development Plan, rather been forced upon us, means that we are Breakfasts, Lunches, Soup, Sandwiches, Toasties we were going to produce a policy based no longer planning to go to referendum Homemade Cakes, Cream Teas plus a selection of Plan; however, the choice we faced was in the spring of 2017. There is extra Hot & Cold Drinks to either allocate sites, which we had work that will need to be undertaken to do by 30thSeptember, or hand over surrounding the allocation of sites, such OPENING TIMES responsibility for this exercise to AVDC. as environmental impact assessments, FRIDAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY -10am to 2.30pm. We felt that it was important to retain which will need additional time plus we BANK HOLIDAYS 10am to 3pm control of the allocation of sites and also need to await the response from so during August and September we AVDC on our proposed sites. However, On request for group bookings we can offer seating for 36people. went through a process to identify the we do still hope to go to referendum Email: café@pitstonewharf.co.uk www.pitstonewharf.co.uk most suitable land. Having identified during 2017. potential sites on a map, we then visited If you would like more information landowners to assess suitability and the please contact Richard Freeman willingness of landowners to put their on 01296 660894 or Rainbows: Monday 4.30 – 5.30 p.m. Pitstone Memorial Hall land forward. This left us with three [email protected]. Guider Elaine Thorogood 01296 661540 realistic sites. In the responses to the Brownies: Monday 5.45 – 7.15 p.m. Pitstone Memorial Hall Questionnaire, the views of residents Guider Elaine Thorogood 01296 661540 were quite clear in that the preference Richard Freeman, Chair Guides: Tuesday 7.00 – 8.30 p.m. Millennium Room, Pitstone Memorial Hall was for any development to take place Ivinghoe Parish Neighbourhood Guider Yvonne Ashton 01296 660044 on brownfield land and within the current Development Plan Steering Group To join us, please visit our website at Girlguiding.org.uk

4 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2016: Issue 99 November 2016: Issue 99 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 5 Hub News... the Hub using the Lawn for community benches were purchased by Hub activity – where fun, tradition, sport and trustee savings, the five new planters yummy pancakes all intermingle with were filled with plants which we enjoy ello, I am Carol Tarrant chairing the trustees providing free prizes and but share with the voracious Cabbage the Hub Trustees (management direction – combining our Hub space white butterflies eggs, caterpillars and Hgroup) after five long years of on the Lawn and CuriosiTEA Rooms black beetles! saving and then running for 3 years the cooking skills! At the end of February During June / July Bob was liaising Community Hub spaces. we had a special general meeting to with Abi Parveen of Bucks County on her Reviewing the past year September November 2015 saw the third consider the constitution to make a small desire that we host the ‘Simply Walks’ 2015 – 2016 we installed our new PA appearance of a Winter Christmassy change to enable our current Registered activity on Monday mornings, setting system, into our large two classroom Market, repeated again this year Charity Status. Hurrah! off from our Hub for a half hour or N eighb o urh oo d ews space. This system has been used for on 25th November 2016 marking the Last March we just managed to slightly longer walk in a circular direction public talks... some of them on traffic beginning of sparkly festivities and squeeze our scaled down Easter Market, coming back to the Hub for coffee if calming parking matters searching for mid-winter fun for our Community – Easter Egg Hunt, raffle, Tombola and required and a chat! We particularly a future solution, also public meetings Market stalls of hand crafted Christmas inside Craft stalls – £300 fund-raiser, welcome such an activity because, facing up to Gladman developers and presents inside and out, little lights into the back courtyard – before the full this new group is ideal for those in our other such unplanned challenges, public everywhere, Decorated Christmas Trees, scale effects of pulling up the tarmac community, like myself, who have some music concerts, choir practice and choral mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas and laying new brick pavers hit the Hubs painful limbs with special requirements concerts, and a great taster for further Carol Singers, maybe Bell Ringers and everyday existence. Tree roots and and slow pacing. Also some community Saturday night Jazz evenings – plans are roasted Chestnuts for sure! We run a ancient plumbing produced problems but members in the first stages of mental afoot for spilling out onto the new paved Raffle, Tombola, some children’s ‘eye- solutions were always forthcoming and confusion and ideally suited to walking back courtyard! spy’ Christmassy games – sometimes the café was able to stay open as usual, in a well-recognised environment with a special Christmassy person visits us and activities filled the Hub as normal. other community members who look here. We made around £600 at the last Our side gate was again attempted to be after their welfare and delivery safe Christmas Market. stolen, after it had been re-fixed by the home – leaving the group size to expand Dec 2015 We launched the subject of paving workmen – we still have it, but gradually will give all users time to Time Credit thank-you remuneration it is yet to be securely fixed in position. remain feeling confident and safe. by saving up ‘credits’ from volunteering We are left with a very beautiful paving At the end of July, we hosted the time to use elsewhere for free job finished to a very nice design level second annual Old School Re-Union swimming, theatre or museum visits where an alternative ramping design which proved very enjoyable. We should in London and other towns, and free has paid off -we all enjoy the gentle mention here a Heritage Book centred computer time here. Volunteers are undulations for travel up down – drainage on this Schools History, contributed to always needed when communities is similarly landscaped! by ex-pupils here – organised by Sylvia Jazz Evening in early April try to pull together a venue like this At the end of this building work our Simmonds and her team of Margaret with activities for different generations own trustee’s landlord Bucks County Holliday and Bob Corn... which is October 2015 Hallowe’en saw gentle where help for others younger or older sent their annual deputation of inspecting coming together well – containing much nods to use of our pumpkins and some especially is crucial to facilitate their personnel for a day’s visit to scrutinise Ivinghoe historical interest, and when face-painting witchery in the café, October movement around the space, etc. our activities, plans, refurbishments published will be a must to purchase! 31st 2016 the Café team is hosting a It was thought that some pleasant and finances. As with the two previous In order to help meet the Lawn litter Halloween Arts and Crafts presence swap of their volunteered time might inspections, they were very pleased – problem co-operatively, we ordered in 10.00am – 3.00pm, and a proper dress- be very acceptable to us all. Pancake satisfied by the way we have delivered some green bins which we attached up Halloween romp here in the form of races on the Lawn on February’s our Community Wellbeing remit to this to our gates for the community to just an open party 4.00 – 5.30pm. Shrove Tuesday are an example of community and its visitors! Two more use at will, if not taking their own litter u

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home, and we went off to find terra- careful growing of the facilities to keep Community space for hire ‐ of great Victorian character, recently cotta flower pots to act as ashtrays in pace with the community’s expressed refurbished by our Community for this Community’s use. order to eliminate cigarette-butts littering needs, each new introduction’s our new pavers – alas one was stolen sustainably into the future... particularly within the first week! conscious of providing a community Old School Community Hub , Ivinghoe The latest HUB project was the centre style venue for all the diverse www.ivinghoeoldschool.com 01296‐ 661666 erection of a motorised big new Film members of our wider community, with Email : [email protected] Screen high over one of the window all that takes. Ivinghoe Community Hub on Facebook gables in the ‘hall’ space which is the We thank all those generous trustees last piece of equipment we needed – and particularly Alex Owen who after Venue run with financial transparency by our ‘not for private profit’ in place in order to deliver an activity three years of hard working good advice

N eighb o urh oo d ews local voluntary trustees for Community benefit and increased Community each week for the over 50’s. Movers & is hanging up her trustee hat this year, Shakers – a three part 3 hour activity but staying a favourite hubberlovin’ wellbeing. planned to soon be happening in the friend! Hub on a Friday from 11am-2pm! The We welcome Gail Dodsworth, Claire Space is at ground level for easy access, is warm, and with restored Victorian first hour consists of health promoting Bamber and Anne Eastwood who are varnished floorboards, and new comfy modern padded stackable chairs, fold gentle movement to music on our feet stepping up into that breach! away tables and ambient new lighting ‐ can swiftly adapt to all activities for or from a chair; then comes a Luncheon Hub trustees are: Carol Tarrant: Chair, all generations. Club for an hour in the same space Bob Corn: Secretary, Richard Wade: sharing a big table and prepared, cooked Treasurer, Karen Groom, John Wallis, £9 for first hour in 37.65 sq.m room with piano or 31.61 sq.m room with sink and served by Hayley our CuriosiTEA Sylvia Simmonds, Margaret Holiday, and £7 per hour thereafter. Rooms community café tenant; and Gail Dodsworth, Claire Bamber and 69.26 sq.m room with retractable screen midway. £12 for first hour and £10 whilst we digest that lovely meal we can Anne Eastwood. thereafter per hour. have the last of the three hours playing Contact us or come in for a booking form and our support for your plan. table top games or cards together, Look out for listening to a speaker or watching a A Shopping and Pampering Evening CuriosiTEA Rooms is our pivotally important permanent tenant within our chosen favourite film together – using Event poster, Friday 11th November our brand new screen. All we now lack 6-10pm in the Hub and Town Hall. building and serves home‐made affordable refreshments and hot meals is the activity leaders. Someone new The start of Time Credits for seven days a week. Special arrangements for space hirers who do not wish to to lead the exercise sessions (Zumba volunteering remuneration. self‐cater for their own events can be arranged with Hayley Wesley on – Gold cannot come to us on a Friday), Movers and Shakers posters – moving 07775‐831153 Facebook Curiositea Rooms a social hour leader and a supervisory feet, eat and treat new activity! leader for this overall activity. Any Hub Christmas Sparkly Market Friday IT Suite ideas? That solved, then look out for an Nov 25th 6-10pm posters – please come! Software includes Microsoft Office 2013 Suite; Photoshop C6; Skype with advertisement for ‘Movers & Shakers’ Our Facebook page is a good source this autumn helping each other through of related info at Ivinghoe Old School Hub webcam and microphone; another winter together! Our Hub website is: £2 per PC….one with 40” wall mounted monitor and speakers. Every year the trustee’s role evolves www.ivinghoeoldschool.com; Our email is: 10p A4 b/w photocopy further, able and generous trustees join [email protected]; Our 50p A4 colour scan and print for a while, firstly saving the building, HUB direct phone number is: 01296-661666; 50p A4 lamination then applying for grants to restore it, and CuriosiTEA Rooms 01296-663853. now running it with all the administrative Booking whole space for small conference or meetings etc. £10 an hour. obligations, financial dealings and the Carol Tarrant Personal tuition starting soon!

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Village Hall The Committee continues to work hard orchard belonging to a cottage called Little to secure the future of the hall, and a London....”. Is there a so-called cottage decorating session has been held. On in IA today, which would enable John to 18th November there will be a repeat of locate the original Little London site? I the successful quiz night with fish and don’t recall seeing one. I would be grateful chips. When I say “repeat”, I guess the for any information that I can pass to John. questions will be different! Time marches on N eighb o urh oo d ews Grow your own Lofty is now sixty and a third. His birthday IA’s allotments are a great resource and party (see last issue) was, indeed, quite an I had a reserved occupation, all refused Gerry, “but there was almost always a there are currently some vacant plots, occasion! As you can see from the photo, me. I was told that I might get in if I took wire broken, leading to one foot or arm 4 metres by 10 metres, available for a the man himself is having a whale of a the Airforce exams, which I passed. I was burning and the other freezing!” Gerry subscription of just £20 per year. Running time. Can anybody supply a caption? sworn in to the RAF Volunteer Reserves flew on D-Day, bombing a field battery, water is available. The plots are independent that day and given the King’s Shilling. and has vivid memories looking down from and run under a far more liberal regime I then promptly got flu, which turned his rear turret on the mass of boats and than many. Provided what is done doesn’t into pneumonia. I was laid up for three explosions below. For this he received, conflict with other users or neighbours, it weeks and thus failed my pilot course. in 2003, a certificate from the French, should be okay. Even chickens are allowed – I re-mustered, became a rear gunner but never a medal from Britain. He feels but no noisy cockerels! If you are interested and was a sergeant within six weeks. I that the exploits of Bomber Command in taking on a plot, please contact Neil joined an Australian crew as part of 460 have not been properly recognised, but is Ashby on 07985 715613. RAAF Squadron, based at Binbrook in pleased that the memorial at Green Park Lincolnshire. On the way back from a sortie has been built at that work is underway on Arriving in droves to Magdeburg, my Lancaster ran out of fuel the memorial spire (the exact height of a One of my fellow volunteers, because of an un-forecast headwind. The Lanc’s wingspan) in Lincoln, home of the John, has been researching the life and four engines cut out and we crash-landed International Bomber Command Centre. times of the Welsh cattle drovers, who five miles from base. Two were killed, five Gerry still helps to raise money for the came to England in large numbers over the survived. My parachute pack protected me Centre by attending functions and signing centuries to supply the Abbeys, the Barons Nobody expects the IA and I woke up looking at the sky with only books and pictures. and the Crown, and to trade at fayres inquisition! broken ribs and a badly bitten tongue. After I doubt that any of us who have not and markets. They created settlements that, the wireless operator and me stayed experienced such things can begin to called Little London as long ago as the Gerry vs Gerry with the squadron as spares and I flew imagine what Gerry and his mates went Middle Ages. They planted Scots pine Usually when conducting these interviews with four or five different crews. All in all through and just how courageous and trees as way-mark signs and named I ask several questions, but IA resident I flew 30 ops. selfless they were. Gerry and Margaret places like Piccadilly Hill near Ivinghoe and Bomber Command rear gunner Gerry wish to thank everyone who supported the Beacon. Their cattle, being shod with metal Norwood (aka Maddie’s Dad) was off RH: Now in his mid-nineties, Gerry tells of application for their annexe to be built. Well, shoes, created the hollow-ways around before I’d opened my mouth! his war time adventures in a crystal clear Gerry, I think that’s the least we can do”! the Beacon so beloved by the rare Duke and matter-of-fact way. I remembered of Burgundy butterfly. National archives GN: At the start of the war, I wanted to reading that the Lancasters had no heating Rikki Harrington show that in 1731 there was a “cottage be part of the action and volunteered for at the back and the rear gunners wore Brampton, Ivinghoe Aston 01525 220625; and lands at Ivinghoe Aston, part of an the Army, Navy and Airforce but, because electrically heated suits. “They did”, said [email protected].

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he organisers of the reconvened oldest and the youngest competitors at Ivinghoe Flower and Produce Show the show walked away with a cup. Emilia Thad been quietly confident that the Frearson, a new resident to the village, show would be well attended but they who won the Children’s Cup 6 and under, hadn’t expected the show to be quite won with a beautiful artwork of ‘A Sunny so popular and with entries of such Garden’. N eighb o urh oo d ews high quality. The atmosphere at the show was Sue Jones, the current President of fun with a friendly competitive edge the Pitstone & Ivinghoe WI, decided last and once the judging was over and year that it was time to give the once the winners announced and prizes incredibly popular produce and craft presented, the fun continued with an show another go. So she put together a auction of produce and crafts MC’s by small committee of local people to help local Allotmenteer, Ernie Jones. with getting the show back on it’s feet. Sue Jones, said, “I’d like to thank all The team set about contacting of the entrants for making such an effort previous trophy winner, finding judges with their entries and the judges who did and putting together a list of entry such a wonderful job of judging all of the categories. Hopeful that people would magnificent entries. I’d also like to thank be enthused to enter their prize winning the team who helped me to get the show vegetables or delicious cakes, the back off the ground and Ivinghoe Parish organisers were overwhelmed by the Council for their support and last minute warm and positive response the show help from The Hub! Finally, my thanks has received, with entrants coming from to the WI for making and serving tea and afar as Tring! cakes for all the visitors to the show. We The judges, a professional and are really looking forward to the Ivinghoe experienced bunch, were particularly Flower & Vegetable Show 2017 – so enthusiastic about the show, with the please watch this space for details of Vegetable Judge commenting, “What classes and dates for next year!” a really good show, I’m very impressed So, if you are a green fingered with the standards of the exhibits!” gardener, a Bake Off fan or a creative Of the 50 entrants into the show, crafter, please look out for details of next 49 entrants scored points across year’s show and get entering! the classes, a 98% hit rate! All the competitors who won cups, were thrilled to have done so well, and both the Christabel Boersma

12 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2016: Issue 99 November 2016: Issue 99 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 13 Ivinghoe Clean Up Gang Scout Christmas Post vinghoe once a year volunteer work session. ARE YOU IN? Let us know Clean Up Gang – An idea some of via Karen Groom (Parish Council) or ON SALE Ius are chewing over as a means to Carol Tarrant / Corn (HUB). help keep our village weeds and junk at Look out for a date and a plan. Saturday 12th November a minimum, using our own spades to clean up the gutters and pavements near at our houses and then come together to sort the more public areas. If enough of us are inspired by this idea, then a St Mary’s Christmas Market N eighb o urh oo d ews date will be set for springtime 2017. Do

you prefer a weekend…say a Saturday

morning clean-up, or a weekday? This

could become an annual village coming together with maybe a bonfire of the Hub trustees join Parish Council to clear detritus, or a barbeque at the end of the the top Lawn blackberries Oct 2016.

St Mary’s Pitstone The Scout Christmas Post is back for 2016 Pitstone Church Committee are holding a Memory Christmas Tree event on 10th and This Christmas why not support your local Scouts and save 11th December in Pitstone Church. We yourself some time posting Christmas cards around the villages are hoping that those with memories of the by using the Scout Christmas post instead? church will come and decorate a Christmas tree with their memories. Warming drinks will be You can buy our special Scout stamps, at 15p each, from available. We look forward to seeing you. St Mary’s Christmas Market on Saturday 12th November and then at various local venues from 25th November onwards. Stick them on your cards and post them in one of our many special post boxes dotted around the villages. Have you ever thought about ‘growing your own’? Growing your own fruit and vegetables can be very a We will ensure that all cards posted by the ‘last post’ (5pm on satisfying experience and in Ivinghoe we are very lucky th to have some beautiful allotments just off Church Friday 16 December) will be delivered across the weekend of th th Road, overlooking St Mary’s Church. 17 and 18 December 2016. If you are an Ivinghoe resident and would like some more information about availability of plots – we have *Look out for our posters, check our facebook page them in a range of sizes – please contact the Parish (1 st Ivinghoe & Pitstone Scout Group) and Village web Clerk at [email protected] sites in mid November for more information.*

NB: there may not always be an available plot but we do keep a waiting list!

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e had a busy and varied activity Tuesday: 10am – 12pm – Beacon Art schedule through the Summer. Marion (01296 661291) WIn addition to our regular weekly events a few of more ‘rare’ Tuesday: 7pm – 8pm – Zumba activities were held, E.g, Ivinghoe ‘s Caroline (07941 092673) Lace Making Group ‘Dinner’, Icknield Choir rehearsels, Ivinghoe Flower Tuesday: 8.15pm–10.00pm – New and Vegetable Show (which was a Moon Morris Charles Thorogood N eighb o urh oo d ews huge success), a WI Quiz Night with (01296-661540) another one being held in October and a WI Lunch in November! A number of Wednesday: 8:45am and 10am Pilates Childrens parties through the Summer Andrea (07855 138005) including a Christening Party too. And to keep them fit our local Morris Thursday: 7.30pm – 10.00pm Men/People ‘New Moon’ are keeping W.I. each 2nd Monthly Thursday warm in Autumn & hotter in Winter! Win (01296 660755). We continue to enjoy the support of a lot of activities (some ad-hoc) eg, NOTE: We have ‘slot availability’, Children’s Parties and other events in on Monday AM’s, also Tuesday and addition to our regulars. (Ballet, Zumba, Wednesday PM’s, Thursday AM/PM’s Morris (Moon) Dancing, Pilates, Chilters and all day on Friday’s! PITSTONE MEMORIAL HALL & MILLENNIUM EXTENSION Art Group, WI and various other Music rehearsals, etc. Also, please try the web site at www.ivinghoetownhall.org.uk where The large Millennium Ivinghoe Town Hall regular events: you can see regular activities and search Christmas and New Year coming means for Hall availability dates, or if you prefer Extension consists of good reasons for making a Booking for to enquire in person then call Stephen a generous room with your friends and Family! Swinbank (The Booking Secretary) Also, have a look at the regular Weekly on 01296 660344. Or via emai: a capacity for 70–80 events held at the Ivinghoe Town Hall. [email protected] people and a smaller room with a capacity for Why not try one of these regular The Post Office and Shop direct weekly events Telephone Number is: 01296 660582. 50 people

Monday: 4pm-8pm – Ballet Bar facilities are available by arrangement with the booking clerk Lisa (07834 281434) Stephen Swinbank, Secretary For further details and revised prices please contact the Booking Clerk, Mrs Sue Gregory, 4 The Crescent, Pitstone. 01296 661609

16 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2016: Issue 99 November 2016: Issue 99 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 17 Ivinghoe and Pitstone W.I. Royal British Legion Commemoration Lunch September 18th 2016 his year so far has been very busy but enjoyable. We have three new Our Annual lunch was held in Pitstone hall and the amazing sum of Tmembers and now have a waiting £1,355.00 was raised towards the Poppy appeal. 80 guests attended list. So, if you are interested in being and our special thanks go to all those who generously contributed added to the waiting list please give me salads, puddings, raffle prizes and help in making this such an a ring. enjoyable and successful event. Our Quiz Nght was again a sell-out and a great success. Thank you to all N eighb o urh oo d ews the committee, Zoe Hill for the food and Rememberance Time help on the evening, Geoff for printing Next month we will start to sell the poppies, the tickets and Lesley and Betty for finishing on November 13th with a service in organising the raffle. St.Mary’s Ivinghoe. The Ivinghoe Flower and Vegetable show was a great success with four So look out for the collectors and please be of our ladies winning cups! We also generous so that we can help to-day’s provided cakes and tea, so thank you to Service men and women, veterans and their families. all who helped on the day. All is going well regarding our planning for our 100th celebrations next year. Some of our members are busy organising an evening of music and food as part of their £5 challenge. They BeaconLit 2017 are holding a Supper Cabaret Evening with The Boodlum Band on Saturday where Lawrence Trowbridge, Head 19th December 2016 in the Pitstone Ranger at Ashridge, gave a very Memorial Hall (7pm for 7.30pm start). interesting talk on proposed changes to he date has been set for next year’s something for everyone. The committee is The cost of a ticket is £15.00 and this Ashridge over the next five years. BeaconLit festival of books and putting together an exciting programme for includes a hot supper and dessert. Our speaker for our September Twriting, which will take place in 2017 which will allow our audience to hear Tables of eight and please call Meeting was Geoff Lambert who gave Brookmead School, Ivinghoe on Saturday from a wide range of authors and writers, 01296 668072 for tickets. a fascinating talk on Medical Detector July 8. ask them questions and buy books from Also, coming up on Sunday 6th Dog’s. They are able to detect certain Festival Committee member and local our bookseller partner. There will also be November 2016 is an Autumn Lunch diabetic conditions. ‘Bess’ was very alert author Dave Sivers said, “BeaconLit 2017 refreshments, and we are planning some (like the Valentine Lunch). Doors open at to sweets in Louise’s pocket! They take will be our fifth festival. The event was workshop events too.” 12.30pm and tickets can be purchased in 18 weeks to train and cost £11,000 per conceived to support Beacon Villages To keep up with the festival news, visit advance from the Windmill Pharmacy or dog, but a lifeline to many. Community Library, which relies on www.beaconlit.co.uk and sign up for the from Sue on 01296 660436.Tickets cost Please ring Sue Jones on 01296 volunteers and donations to carry on e-mailing list. £11.00 and includes a hot meal, dessert 660436 if you have any queries. serving local communities, and also to help and a tea/coffee, tables of eight. We hope to see you soon! raise local awareness of books and writing. Contact: Dave Sivers on 0797 486 4592 Our W.I. was well supported at our “The festival is a great day out for or email [email protected] Beacon Group Meeting in September Sue Jones, President readers and writers alike and always offers

18 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2016: Issue 99 November 2016: Issue 99 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 19 Beacon Community Choir Present A VICTORIAN MUSIC HALL Song, dance and comedy performed by local stars of the stage and concert hall

Featuring The Slapton Players in a never been seen before melodrama with A magic lantern show throughout the evening Accompanied by The Beacon Chamber Ensemble Directed by: Judith Sheridan Master of Ceremonies: Mr R Cooper

Tickets £12.50 to include a pie supper Licensed bar with local ales, wines and soft drinks Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th December at 7.00pm Cheddington Village Hall Tickets available from: [email protected] Tel: 01296 660670 Victorian Dress encouraged but not obligatory

20 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2016: Issue 99 November 2016: Issue 99 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 21 GROOMS M. D. SPRING AUTOS FARM Martin D Spring 28 years established trading SHOP FRESH MEAT & POULTRY W Roff Agricultural Services For all your vehicle’s needs FREE RANGE EGGS & VEGETABLES Servicing,Servicing, Bodywork Class 4 repairs,and 7 MOTs MOTs onarranged, site, Exhausts, Exhausts, CHEESE, OLIVES, PIES, PATÉS & NUTS Welding, Tyres and Brakes FREE LOCAL DELIVERY • Hay & straw for sale OPENING TIMES Your vehicle can be picked up and returned free of charge Thursday 9.00 - 12.30 • Paddock maintenance Call now for a competitive quote Friday 8.30 - 5.30 Telephone & fax: 01296 662280 Saturday 8.30 - 12.30 • Fencing Mobile: 07860 847328 Orders can be placed outside these times by telephone Unit 9, Airfield Ind Est, Cheddington Lane WILLOWDENE FARM Long Marston, Tring, Herts HP23 4QR IVINGHOE ( 07909 680807 E l s a g E F a r m , C HE d d i n g t o n TEL: 01296 668326

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Pet Sitting Service – Looking after all your pets needs whilst you are away. Small pets cared for in their own home, allowing them to relax in their own environment. Other duties include; bins taken out, curtains/blinds opened & closed and post Villagers are reminded that there is a hall at Ivinghoe Aston for hire at similar rates to Callsecured. Elaine on Ivinghoe’s Village Centre and Town Hall. For details contact booking secretary Barbara 01296 668863 / 07837 292403 Rayment 01525 220959 or email [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.smallpawsathome.co.uk 22 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2016: Issue 99 November 2016: Issue 99 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 23 United Benefice of Ivinghoe with Pitstone, Slapton & Marsworth

Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch Friday 9th December 2016 OPENING HOURS: MON – FRI 8.30am – 6pm (CLOSED 1-2pm) SATURDAY 9am – 12-midday Pitstone Memorial Hall- 12.00 noon Free event includes

Drinks on arrival 3 Course Christmas Lunch Raffle Visits by Santa & Brookmead School Choir To reserve a place please telephone: Richard Cooper - (01296) 661725 Norma Leighton – (01296) 661093 Wendy Mann – (01525) 221202 Closing date for bookings - Friday 25th November 2016. Phone early to avoid disappointment.

Transport available if required – just let us know.

24 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2016: Issue 99 November 2016: Issue 99 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 25 The Village Health Centre Yardley Avenue, Pitstone LU7 9BE www.pitstonesurgery.co.uk

Dr J R Bell, Dr Tisha Patel Dr Stephanie Johnston, Dr Kirsten Riemer, Dr Heather Counsell

Opening hours 9.00am-12.00pm 2.00pm-6.00pm (Fri 2-5pm) BELLOWS MILL The Village Health Centre serves Pitstone, Ivinghoe and surrounding villages. EATON BRAY

Friendly, modern and spacious dispensing village Practice offering a wide range of health Attractive short term and overnight services including coils/implants, minor surgery, travel advice, in house blood tests, on-line accommodation appointments and repeat prescription ordering. Four nurse Practitioners offering acute clinics with in idyllic surroundings of old water mill. same day appointments. Also, midwife, health visitors in attendance. Local District Nurse Service. Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies Long established training Practice with a rotation of qualified doctors. and receptions for up to 80 guests. Large car park Small meeting room. New patients are welcome. Please contact our reception staff or visit our website for more information. For details phone 01525 220548 or email [email protected] Telephone 01525 223211 www.pitstonesurgery.co.uk

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A light shining rd in the darkness Saturday 3 December 2-4pm St. Mary’s Church Ivinghoe mongst all the Christmas lights that cheer up our windows and Ahouses at this time of year you might spot in some homes a menorah. A menorah is a candelabra with nine branches. It will be lit in Jewish homes to mark the festival of Hanukkah which this year runs from Christmas Eve until 1st January. E cumenical nlightenment The eight nights of Hanukkah are the Crafts, Cake and Carols Jewish ‘Festival of Lights’. Over 2000 years ago a tyrant called Antiochus attempted to crush Judaism by outlawing for Christmas religious practices and imposing Greek

beliefs and religion which at that time were the dominant culture. Hanukkah celebrates the seizing back of the temple Christmas Services at St in Jerusalem by a small band of resistance Mary the Virgin, Ivinghoe fighters.O nly sufficient oil for one night was found but miraculously it lasted for Sunday 27th November 6pm eight nights until fresh supplies arrived. Advent Hymns and Carols At the beginning of the Christmas Gospel we hear that St John wrote about Sunday 18th December 6pm Jesus ‘The light shines in the darkness and Nine Lessons and Carols the darkness did not overcome it’ As Christians prepare to celebrate, the Saturday 24th December 3pm light of our Jewish friends and neighbours Crib Service reminds us that our faith need not be 11:30pm – Midnight Mass overwhelmed by our prevailing culture that This event is free of charge but under 7’s turns Christmas into a seemingly endless Sunday 25th December 10am round of spending and over-indulgence. Family Communion must be accompanied by an adult We too celebrate the light that continues to shine, that has not been overcome by Revd Adrian Manning Vicar of Ivinghoe, the darkness. Pitstone, Slapton and Marsworth To book a place please contact Sandra Green on 01296 668648

28 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2016: Issue 99 November 2016: Issue 99 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 29 Ivinghoe & Pitstone Chapel Fellowship

We are a small and friendly group of local Christians who meet to worship God in a fairly informal way, in song, in prayer and with messages brought by a variety of local preachers.

We meet on Sunday mornings at 10.30 in the Millennium Room at Pitstone Memorial Hall for services that last about an hour, followed by Tring Market social chat over a cup of tea or coffee. Auctions Independent Fine Art & Chattel Auctioneers and Valuers. Est 1832 Auctioneers & Valuers of Fine Art, All are welcome Antique Furniture & Collectables why not come and join us? Fortnightly General Sales of General Furnishings & Effects Antique Furniture & Fine Art Sales Total & Part House Clearance Specialists Want more information? If you can’t find it here you won’t find it anywhere! Buying or Selling, contact us on 01442 826446 01296 668005 The Market Premises, Brook Street, Tring, Herts HP23 5EF Website: www.tringmarketauctions.co.uk Email: [email protected]

30 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2016: Issue 99 November 2016: Issue 99 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 31 Your Local Bowls Club Ivinghoe Golf Club are Champions aving been runners up in If you want to Give Bowls A Go, the League and knocked out contact Tony on 01525 220644 the club HChalfont St Peters and Burnham is not just a summer season club, for the

S c oo p S p o rting on the way to the final, Cheddington club has an all year round calendar. Bowls Club’s men had a convincing win over Amersham, 85 – 62, in the Tony Duke Plate Final. Captain Dave Finch received the trophy and the championship flag from the BBA president Chris Cole, after the two teams and their supporters had enjoyed a few drinks and a celebration lunch. This was the first time Cheddington Looking to Learn to Play or Improve your Golf? Bowls Club had reached the final, so the win is something special. The team Book 6 lessons with our Pro Mark Flitney for was drawn from bowlers from Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Tring, as well £85.00, and if you decide to join we will refund as from the villages around Cheddington. the cost of your lessons.

• Various Adult Membership schemes available starTng from less than

£8.00 per week. GIRLS FOOTBALL • Junior Membership £99.00 or only £20.00 with a Parent holding

SCHOOL YEARS 5, 6 AND 7 7 day Membership. • Turn up and play Green Fees from £10.00 for 9 holes.

Discount Golf Shop with the largest Looking for a Pitstone & Ivinghoe JFC are running sessions for any girls who would like to play football this season. If you are selecTon of equipment in the area local Venue for a Party? interested in playing in a friendly environment please For further details contact:

contact Matthew at [email protected] Pro Shop: Tel: 01296 668696 Our Clubhouse is available for Clubhouse: Tel: 01296 668696 All our coaches hold FA qualifications and our sessions E‐mail: [email protected] private hire for birthdays and are designed to be fun and enjoyable. We welcome all www.ivinghoegolfclub.co.uk celebraTons. abilities so why not give it a try! Ivinghoe Golf Club, WellcroY, Ivinghoe, Nr. Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 9EF

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Plumb it all Professional Plumbing and Heating Engineer Gas Safe Registered Full Central Heating Systems Gas & Oil Boiler Servicing Bathroom Installations Small Jobs happily undertaken Ring Richard on: 01296 709961 or 07720 265645 email: [email protected]

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irst of all, the Ivinghoe Flower and 10am and noon and speak with one of plot will on renewal only be offered a Vegetable Show resurrected this the ladies who will be in attendance and half plot which seems fair so that more Fyear after a four year absence away you go! Fancy being allowed to get people can get a chance to grow their and with great success, according to your hands dirty for nothing! I hope the own. It is something we all have to the judges and villagers who attended. project gets off to a good start. think about. o n C lippings C ultivati Altogether there were 50 entrants Well, how has the growing season On a brighter note, now the evenings exhibiting a total of 170 items. It was been for all us allotment holders? are drawing in, possible frost on the really great to see new exhibitors and the Hopefully above expectations. This year ground, just think you could be sitting in cakes on display proved that watching was the first time I planted my potatoes front of your fire reading the Thompson Mary Berry is not a waste of time! One under black plastic – this technique and Morgan or Sutton’s seed catalogues judge remarked “You have an awful lot proved better than I expected. The in readiness for next year! of talented people in Ivinghoe.” Thanks weather was ideal for growing potatoes to the committee and also the people, and the yields were higher and tubers Mind how you go. not just from Ivinghoe, who attended. larger. Of course, the best part was no Ernie Jones Ivinghoe Allotmenteer It goes to show what a small group of weeds in between and no earthing up. people, committed, with a no-nonsense Butternut squash good, courgette plants approach can achieve. Well done! Please came to an end quickly. I noticed that also see Christabel Boersma’s article on most plots had a successful sowing of the show. All of this makes the outlook onions. I sadly will not have any peas for next year’s show very promising. for the freezer this year, what I collected RGCAgricultural & Unfortunately, due to family reasons, would have possibly filled an egg cup! Horticultural Engineers Doug and Daphne have given up their I read a very interesting article recently Mursley, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK17 0SA plot and will both be missed. Allotment where TV gardening programmes are sites can ill afford to lose people like blamed for the rise in evicition’s of them. They were always prepared to allotment holders. This is due to the fact share their knowledge, plants and also that they made looking after plots ‘too a good laugh. We wish them well and easy’. Apparently people get depressed Tel:(01296) 720066 hope they will visit the allotment. when they see all the weeds and just [email protected] We have new plotholders on their abandon their plots. www.rgcengineers.co.uk old plot in the form of the Ivinghoe Local authorities are clamping down Community Allotment. The aim of the on neglected plots, with a motto ‘Use Sales, Service & Repairs funded organisation is to help and reduce them or lose them’. To give you an Garden Tractors the number of inactive people across the example, one London borough council Chainsaws • Strimmers county through the love of gardening. issued 378 notices to quit, almost a third All Garden & Ground If anyone in Ivinghoe feels like a good of its 1300+ plots. Also with a view to Care Equipment bit of fresh air and get their hands dirty cutting down the waiting lists for plots, Compact Tractors, Quads etc. then the allotment site is the place to and where a site cannot/will not be to most leading be. Just turn up on a Thursday between developed anymore tenants with a full Service & Repairs makes of machine.

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elcome to a brand new is a great achievement so thank you to interior of the building as well as replace Outside play areas academic year here at Windmill everyone that donated unwanted items. the flooring in the main room. Following an agreement made last year Pre-School. We are really Our next collection is November. We have also been able to fund with Miss Douglas, Head at Brookmead S ch oo ls tuff W pleased to be welcoming back lots of • Our Annual Sponsored Walk back in additional activities on a regular basis. School, we continue to make use of familiar returning children and their April brought in a record amount of These are things that other settings would their playing fields every morning families and also opening the doors to £900. We were completely bowled over usually charge parents for, but we have between 9.15am and 10.15am – many new faces. We’ve got some great by the generosity of everyone that took been lucky enough to be able to cover the weather permitting. activities planned for the children plus part and supported our pre-schoolers as additional external costs. These activities some great fundraising opportunities for we walked around the villages and the have included Michaela’s Music For this Transitions for next you to get involved with. National Trust Windmill. new academic year, we have organised year’s leavers • Our amazing Nativity event and festive a few little fundraisers to kick off the first For all children leaving Pre-School next Fundraising visit from Santa, which was supported term. We hope that parents and carers year in July 2017 to go to Brookmead or Fundraising is an important role for the by the Committee by providing will support us throughout the year. an alternative school in September, we Voluntary Management Committee as refreshments and a raffle raised over In November, we will be having our will be continuing to run the successful it allows us to invest in additional new £200. Another great achievement by first Textile Recycling session which is Transitions Programme where we equipment and fund some fun sessions everyone involved. a great opportunity to have a big clear introduce a number of focused run by outside organisations that other • As always, you can help us raise funds out of clothes, bags and shoes that are activities starting after Half Term and settings may otherwise have to ask for free when you shop online with then weighed and turned in to cash for these run throughout the year to help parents to pay for. Last year was a busy Easyfundraising. It is a great way to Pre-School. The collection will take place prepare them for the next level in their year and we are very pleased to be raise money for Windmill Pre-School on Friday 11th November, and full details educational journey. able to provide an update on what was and doesn’t cost you a penny! Shop will follow in due course. organised and raised: online from over 2,700 retailers using On Friday 16th December we will be Coffee mornings • Windmill was one of Waitrose in the website www.easyfundraising. holding our annual Christmas Nativity at Back by popular demand are our regular ’s chosen charities of the org.uk and they’ll give a donation to Pitstone Memorial Hall in the morning, Coffee Mornings. The objective of month and as a result we received us every time you buy something at followed by some Christmas fun and these sessions is to provide a forum a very welcome cheque for £301. no extra cost to you or the pre-school. a visit from Father Christmas. Parents for parents to meet on an informal Thank you to everyone that shopped at This year, we have received a cheque and carers will also have the opportunity basis as there is not much opportunity Waitrose and popped the green tokens for £24 and with Christmas now fast to order the children’s own festive at drop off and pick up. The feedback in to our charity box. approaching, and inevitably lots of Christmas cards ready for delivery in early has been very positive from previous • In October and May, we held two family things to buy, you really could help December and also enter our festive sessions and everyone seemed to find photo sessions with Photography by make a difference. raffle to win some fabulous prizes. it beneficial to meet other pre-school Carrie. This has, and continues to be a On Saturday 11th February we will be parents. Our next session will take very popular activity and we have raised With the additional funds raised through holding a Valentines Disco at Pitstone place on Friday 30th September over £100 from sales and fee sessions Committee fundraising, we are pleased Memorial Hall. This will be open to straight after morning drop-off at this year. Carrie has just returned to the to have been able to purchase additional everyone in the community. There will The Children’s Centre. We also have setting for our regular autumn session. resources for the children to benefit from. be fun and games, refreshments and held a session in October already • We held three Textile Recycling Last year, this included a sandpit, a bridge dancing so please save the date and join and then further sessions will be initiatives. The total of unwanted for the outside space and storage sheds. us for some family fun. Watch this space Friday 9th November and Wednesday textiles converted in to over £120. This We were also able to redecorate the for more information. 7th December. u

40 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2016: Issue 99 November 2016: Issue 99 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 41 Parent partnership Waiting List Do you have an interesting job? Do you We are so pleased that our setting wear a well-known uniform to work? continues to be a popular choice. And Or maybe you have an interesting as we are so popular, it’s never too early hobby? We would love to hear from to get your child’s name down on the anyone that could come in and talk to waiting list. For more information, please the children about their job or hobby. contact Claire our Administrator at S ch oo ls tuff Also, could any parents spare a couple [email protected] of hours to come and help out at Pre- School – either on a regular basis or just Thank you for your support. as a one off? Would you like to come and help out with some baking, messy play or gardening? Or maybe do some singing or reading with the children? We would love to hear from dads as well, so please do The Team get in touch and speak to Kate. Windmill Pre-School

Ivinghoe & Pitstone’s Windmill Pre-School

Windmill Pre-School in Ivinghoe is one of the top pre-schools nationally and highest rated locally

“Children make excellent progress in all areas of their learning and development because staff plan an outstanding range of activities…“

“Children have fun and are purposefully engaged in all areas of this dynamic setting. They make excellent progress as staff recognise them as unique individuals…”

Source: Ofsted report June 2011 Morning session: 9am-12pm Marsworth Millennium Hall, Vicarage Road, Marsworth HP23 4LR Tel: 07506 179658 Email: [email protected] Afternoon session: 12pm-3pm (includes Lunch Club) Lunch Club: 12pm-1pm (subject to availability) Marsworth Pre-School, held at Marsworth Millennium Hall, is a very popular village pre-school with an outstanding reputation, attracting children from a wide area.

We welcome all children between 2 and 5 years from Pitstone, Ivinghoe & surrounding Sessions available for ages 2 to 5 years, FULL or PART days:- areas to our purpose-built premises behind Brookmead School five full days per week Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Morning Session:- 9.00am - 11.30am IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD Lunch Club:- 11.30am - 12.30pm For further info and to arrange a visit for you and your child please contact us: Afternoon Session:- 12.30pm - 3.00pm [email protected] or 01296 661031 (during sessions) For further information, details of funding, session availability or to arrange a visit, please call 07506 179658 or visit our website www.windmillpreschool.co.uk www.marsworthpreschool.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1032380

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Supplying bespoke curtains, blinds, loose covers, cushions, tracks & poles and lots more

Complete service including design, fabric samples, measuring, making up and fitting

James B Chadburn FBHI FIRST THURSDAY FRIENDS Fine Antique clocks & Barometers Specialist in repairs & Friendly chat, board games for those restorations. who wish and a choice of cake with Valuations & clock endless tea or coffee at just £2. finding service. ALL WELCOME Advice & assistance on On the first Thursday of each month at formation & disposal of 2p.m. in the Millennium Room at private clock collections. Pitstone Memorial Hall Quality clocks/barometers Bought & sold. We plan to reintroduce film shows on alternate months as soon as possible. Telephone 01525 221165 Mobile 07790 000629 Want more information? E-mail: [email protected] 01296 668005

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ll meetings are held in the Thursday 26th January ’17 *** The Annual Fireworks and Bonfire Event Meeting Room in the Pitstone Cordite, Castrol R and the On Saturday 5th November AGreen Museum at 8pm and 2012 Olympics visitors are very welcome. Entry for Our speaker, David Butler was just 11 At The Football Pavilion, Marsworth Road, Pitstone members is £2 and for non members £3. when an horrendous accident changed his life and future prospects dramatically. B ey o nd the Bo undary Thursday 24th November ’16 *** He went on to head a 750million dollar AGM *** A Triumph of Form division of an International Company. Gates open at 6pm over Function He forced rule changes for the disabled This talk by Dennis Trebble will trace the in motor racing both nationally and evolution of motorcycle design over the internationally. David was awarded an Bonfire at 6.45pm course of the Twentieth Century, whilst MBE in the 2010 New Year’s Honours at the same time introducing the idea List for years of service to disability that the socio/economic impact of this sport and was also an Olympic torch Fireworks at 7.15pm type of transport has been far-reaching bearer and took part in the Paralympic and has reflected more than just a Opening Ceremony. Ticket prices: narrow range of users. From military £5 per adult or unaccompanied child / £15 family of 4 / Under 5’s are free machines, through “bread and butter Thursday 23rd February ’17 *** Advance tickets available from Masons, CuriousiTea and The Rose & Crown go-to-work” machines right through the Infantry Training at Halton in Rock’n’Roll era up to modern times – a World War One real thermometer of society!! Francis Hanford, who works at the Please note the AGM start time will Trenchard Museum at RAF Halton, be 7.30pm, followed by the talk. will be talking about the training of Kitchener’s volunteers on Alfred’s Estate. Thursday 15th December ’16 *** Christmas with Films from the Archives We look forward to seeing you soon! Frank Banfield will be returning once again with his amazing film archive. Sue Lipscomb He has a vast collection of 16mm cine Programme Secretary films, and will choose a selection, mainly of local interest, dating from the 1930s to the 1970s. These films will be interspersed by our usual mince pies and mulled wine.

48 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2016: Issue 99 November 2016: Issue 99 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 49 ART, NATURE AND MINCE PIES - WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT!! The Battle of the Somme Remembered at St Mary’s

n Friday July 1st just before front and also of the appalling losses 07.30hrs a group of 12 Royal suffered on both sides. In particular of OBritish Legion members and course, those men from our villages supporters, gathered by the War who gave their lives were remembered. Memorial at St Mary’s Church. Led by the Alex Wynne then read a WW1 poem. Legion Standard Bearer, Bob Saintey, the Following the lowering of the Standard, all B ey o nd the Bo undary group stood in the quiet of a July morning stood in reflective silence for two minutes with the birds singing in the trees around until the raising of the Standard signified them. At exactly 0730hrs, they blew the end of the Remembrance. whistles signifying the moment 100 years This thoughtful and moving ago that the same whistle signal was commemoration of the centenary of given for thousands of men to prepare the first day of this terrible battle, which to go ‘over the top’ – and this began the remains the bloodiest in the British Battle of the Somme, a battle that was to Army’s history, was a meaningful last for 5 months. remembrance of that dreadful day – and After reading the Exhortation, Owen indeed of the 140 days that were to Wynne gave a short address during follow. Thank you to all those who took which he talked about how the British part and helped us to remember those ALL YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN ONCE PLACE!! and French forces fought the Germans who gave their lives in the Battle of in a brutal battle of attrition on a 15 mile the Somme. College Lake Artists ‐ Nine wonderful artists and makers are holding a four‐day Christmas Fair from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th December. THE BEACON ART GROUP Invite you to a Nine artists and makers will be exhibiting their new work, perfect for Christmas Charity Coffee Morning presents or treats for yourself. Jenny’s ever‐popular glass includes some supporting beautiful Christmas decorations, Shirley and Kerry have wonderful new textiles Rennie Grove Hospice Care and jewellery, and Linda, Catherine, Niki paintings and Louisa’s photography will at enhance any wall! Nigel’s beautiful ceramic tableware is perfect for Christmas, Ivinghoe Town Hall and Hazel’s beautiful willow weaving makes perfect decorations. Combine on Tuesday 15 November 2016 beautiful artwork with a lovely wintery walk around College Lake Nature 10a.m. till mid-day Reserve, then treat yourself to tea and mince pies in the cafe ‐ and you’ll be able Please come to go home from a wonderful outing laden with presents and your Christmas Chat about the selected pictures on show shopping complete!!

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The outcome of the WCML rail franchise The Parliamentary Boundary Commission Avril Davies consultation has been published with only has proposed that the whole Ivinghoe a small concession to station access and Division, that is Ivinghoe ward and Pitstone purred on to achieve 10000 steps parking issues. Bucks County Council have and Cheddington wards, are moved out of a day I’ve taken every chance over had an apology for not being acknowledged the Buckingham Constituency and in to the Sthe summer to enjoy long walks in as a contributor. I have also had some high Aylesbury Constituency. the , Ashridge Forest and on level meetings at Bucks about the West And as if all that change wasn’t enough, Avril Davies the Grand Union Canal. Coast Main Line, to stress its importance BCC have submitted a proposal to the County and District Councillor A regular Active Bucks walk from the to the economy, and how access to government for a single council for the http://avrildavies.mycouncillor.org Ivinghoe old school started in late August stations, and capacity in the trains, and county, with considerable revenue savings to motivate more people to get the limits to capacity on the line affect us. year on year. They expect a decision by benefits of exercise with companionship in the Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan. I Recently axed Southern trains between December. The Districts are also putting o n Co uncill o r mmunicati and encouragement. At the moment these have had several meetings Bucks County Milton Keynes and East Croydon have forward their set of proposals, which is are on Mondays at 10am from The Hub. Council planners and school place planners now been restored to 5 a day. likely to suggest two or even three councils. More walks are planned as more leaders to make them aware that schools are full Luton Airport will also be proposing Avril Davies have come forward. Thank you. in this area, that Buckinghamshire has said changes to its aerospace this Autumn. County Councillor, Ivinghoe Division. Recently with the Local Area Technician to the Pitstone NDP that it has no plans I reviewed progress on the repair and to increase their capacity, to see what can maintenance programme for our local be done. roads in preparation of putting forward There may also be changes to priorities for the next financial year. entitlement to free school travel for I’m continuing to campaign for a secondary school pupils next year, weight limit on the B488 in response to a 2017, depending on the outcome of this scheme of weight limits in neighbouring summer’s consultation. The proposals did Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire confining not look easy to understand for this area, heavy lorries to the M1, A4146 Leighton and all options for free travel would involve Buzzard bypass, and the A505 after applying to out of county schools including the completion of the M1 link north of those in Bedfordshire, as in many places Dunstable. Vehicles using the B488 at they are the nearest schools. No decision the bridge will be counted in October has been made yet. (not in half term) as the first stage Can I remind parents of older pupils necessary to impose a weight limit. After in the sixth form already paying heavy I met with the deputy cabinet member transport fares, that Arriva offer a termly for transportation the urgent necessity of pass at a lot less than the County county wide weight limits and strategic Council, which can be used on any bus HGV routes has been given higher priority on the route. The bus timetable has to and will feature at the next Transport for be carefully studied before buying one of Bucks in-house conference. these. Currently in term time the 61 leaves The provision of sufficient primary school Ivinghoe around 07.15am and returns from places locally is now concern to many, Aylesbury at 15.55, although obviously given the number of new homes proposed there are later and earlier buses.

52 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2016: Issue 99 November 2016: Issue 99 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 53 not about slashing budgets and reducing on their unmet housing need are From District Councillors services. It’s about doing things differently, continuing, with further coordinated work maintaining services and quality of life. So, on infrastructure. Thereafter, the final plan Sandra Jenkins and Derek Town any changes need to be introduced through will be considered by councillors at Scrutiny a measured, considered and collaborative and Cabinet meetings in December. Important issues shaping the future of Aylesbury Vale approach. We need solutions which will Subject to approval by councillors at in the coming months withstand the test of time and provide a council on 16 January 2017, a statutory solid foundation for future challenges, such six week public consultation period will as our ageing population.” take place. Anyone who has taken part Unitary Councils Councillor Katrina Wood, Leader of in any consultation throughout the local Currently there are three levels of local Wycombe District Council, “The four plandevelopment, and left their contact government; Parish Councils, District district councils commissioned the details, will automatically be notified when Councils and County Councils. The report from Deloitte to look at long-term this takes place. During this period, any ‘Modernisation’ of local government solutions. We have approached this with comments and representations made on is to reduce this to two, leaving the no pre-set agenda, remaining open-minded AVDC final plan will be submitted alongside o n Co uncill o r mmunicati Parish Councils with slightly increased about what the recommendations may be. the final local plan to the Government responsibilities and creating a new What’s important is doing the right thing planning inspector. AVDC Cabinet member organisation(s) in place of District and for our residents. We agree that the local Cllr Carole Paternoster said. “I like to thank County. This is to be a Unitary Council government system which has served everyone who has taken the time to get where the functions undertaken by two meet with the Leader of Bucks County us well for many years may need an involved in this process by submitting their organisations are done by one. Unitary Council, Councillor Martin Tett. Councillor overhaul. We are up for that challenge, comments on our draft local plan will be councils already exist, the nearest one to Neil Blake, Leader of Aylesbury Vale and are taking a broad view of the wider submitted alongside the final local plan to us is Milton Keynes which geographically District Council said, “We welcome this opportunities for change.” the Government planning inspector. I found is in Bucks but is independent of Bucks report as a vital addition to the debate it very interesting listening to residents County Council. we need to have. Fundamental to good Vale of Aylesbury Plan views at our VALP stand at Bucks County Bucks District Councils’ report on local government is delivering quality and Consultation on the draft Vale of Aylesbury Show, where we had almost 400 visitors. modernising local government has been consistent services to a diverse population, Vale Local Plan, (VALP) closed after The views of local people are invaluable published. Aylesbury Vale, Chiltern, South and it is the responsibility of all local over eight weeks of exhibitions, special to us in drafting the final plan, which we Bucks and Wycombe District Councils councils and their elected members to do briefings and handling countless web, must submit to the Government planning commissioned a firm of consultants, this as efficiently as possible.“ email and telephone queries. Almost inspector in March 2017.” Deloitte, to undertake an open and Councillor Isobel Darby, Leader of 1,600 people have submitted responses It is going to be a busy time and we will independent review to find the best option Chiltern District Council said, ”We live in to the consultation – more than double keep residents up to date as much for the future of local government to serve rapidly changing times, local government the previous VALP issues and Options as possible. the population of Buckinghamshire. The is expected to do more with diminishing consultation last year. Over 500 emails In the meantime we wish you all a Very report has no pre-determined outcome and funds. By 2019/20 government funding were received in the last three days of Merry Christmas and a successful New Year. is looking at all possible options. It focuses will be gone, and local authorities will have the consultation period, meaning the on finding how best to strengthen local to be financially self-sufficient. Across the last week was spent inputting very large Derek Town – 01296 661637 decision making, improve and protect the four Buckinghamshire districts we are well numbers of comments before officers are [email protected] future of local services, save taxpayers’ placed because we recognised the need able to start analysis. Planning officers are money and keep our customers at the for change years ago and adapted swiftly, finalising supporting evidence and will be Sandra Jenkins – 01296 668587 centre of everything we do. embarking on a radical review of the way analysing the responses gathered. The [email protected] Engagement with stakeholders is we work.” local plan team will then start drafting the the next step and to take this forward Councillor Ralph Bagge, Leader of South final version of the new plan. Meanwhile, District Councillors for Pitstone and the four district leaders have asked to Bucks District Council said, “Change is discussions with neighbouring authorities Cheddington Ward

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FORD END WATERMILL Merry Christmas & Happy New Year IVINGHOE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

The only working watermill to survive intact in the county. The mill, recorded in 1616 but probably much older, was in use until 1963. from Now restored by volunteers and run by Ford End Watermill Society, it retains all the atmosphere of a small farm mill of the late 1800s. Visitors can work the sack hoist and mill wheat on a rotary hand quern. Travel Impressions Stoneground wholemeal flour for sale on milling days. OPENING TIMES 2016 th nd Afternoons 2.00–5.00pm. 28 March – Easter Monday, 2 May - Early LOCATION May BH Monday, 15th May - National Mills W/end, 30th May – Station Rd, Ivinghoe, Bucks LU7 9EA If you need help and advice with planning your next holiday, Spring BH Monday, 19th June - Sunday, 10th July - Sunday, 600 metres from the church along 7th August - Sunday, 29th August - BH Monday, 13th September - Station Road. we will be extending our opening hours in January to include The B488 to Leighton Buzzard. Sunday, 16th October – Sunday As part of Tring Apple Fayre. every Saturday from 9am-1pm

MILLING DEMONSTRATIONS (water level permitting) between 2.30pm-4.30pm approx Last admission 4.30pm. Admission: Adults: £3 children (5–15) £1 Come in for a chat over a coffee! Ample car parking – no toilet facilities. Restricted disability access School and other parties welcome by arrangement. Contact: Mill Manager - Chris Tugby, [email protected] or Telephone: 01442 825421. www.fordendwatermill.co.uk

Dear Dog Walkers of the Parish

The walks round here are nice, we think you’ll all agree, And many people comment, on the views being so pretty. But sometimes on the path you walk, you look and you do see, A squidgy thing you stepped on, is something that’s sh***y.

So we kindly ask you, when Rover needs a poop, You make a little effort; you simply bend and scoop, And have a thought for fellow (wo)man, do not commit a sin, You know you need to pick it up, and put it in the bin!

(The Dog Warden can be contacted on 01296 555605)

01442 890265 [email protected] A World of Experience www.travelimpressions.co.uk Suite 4, George House, 64 High Street, Tring, Herts. HP23 4AF 56 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2016: Issue 99 Your local Councillors:

Cllr Karen Groom Anna Stone Areas of Responsibility: Allotments, Beacon Magazine, Areas of Responsibility: Education, Footpaths and Beacon Villages Library, Conservation Area, Footpaths and Bridleways, Town Hall Committee, Grants and Fundraising Bridleways, Parish Maintenance, Ivinghoe Aston Village Add: Willowdene Farm, Ivinghoe, LU7 9EA Hall, Lawn Hire, Lawn and Trees, National Trust/Chiltern Tel: 01296 668326 Soc., Planning Email: [email protected] Add: Willowdene Farm, Ivinghoe, LU7 9EA Tel: 01296 668326 Email: [email protected] Pat Roach Areas of Responsibility: Health, Community Impact Bucks Liaison, General Parish Maintenance, Lawn and Trees, Local Area Forum Claire Bamber Add: Church View, Church Road, Ivinghoe LU7 9EU Areas of Responsibility: Conservation Area, Human Tel: 01296 668482 Resources (Clerks employment and training), IPC Website Email: [email protected] and Social Media (inc Facebook and Twitter), Planning Sub-Committee, Police Liaison, Streets, Street Lights and Mrs Bridget Knight Highways (inc Traffic Calming), Grants and Fundraising Clerk to Ivinghoe Parish Council Add: Bruce Grove House, Great Gap. Ivinghoe. LU7 9DZ Add: Parish Office, 38 Rushendon Furlong, Tel: 01296 668134 or Mob: 07711 107 114 Pitstone, Buckinghamshire LU7 9QX Email: [email protected] Tel: 07960 605393 Email: [email protected]

Ruth Benton Avril Davies Areas of Responsibility: Health, Community Impact Bucks County and District Cllr (Ivinghoe Division) Liaison, Councillor Training, Education, IPC Website Add: The Old Bakehouse, Chequers Lane, and Social Media (inc Facebook and Twitter), Local Pitstone, Buckinghamshire LU7 9AG Area Forum, Planning Sub-Committee, Playgrounds Tel: 01296 668152 (Ivinghoe Aston), Police Liaison, Streets, Street Lights and Email: [email protected] Highways (including Traffic Calming) Add: Ty Cyngor, 10 High Street, Ivinghoe Aston, LU7 9DP Tel: 01525 222730 Cllr Sandra Jenkins Email: [email protected] Tel: 01296 668587 Email: [email protected]

Andrew Dicker Areas of Responsibility: Allotments, Finance Add: The Old House, 38 Station Road, Ivinghoe, LU7 9EB. Tel: 01296 668444 Chris Poll Email: [email protected] District Cllr Edlesborough Ward Add: 43 Gooseacre, Cheddington LU7 0SR Tel: 01296 663 737 Email: [email protected]

Stephen Lott Areas of Responsibility: Beacon Villages Library, Footpaths Cllr Derek J Town and Bridleways, Ivinghoe Aston Village Hall, Lawn Hire, Tel: 01296 661637 Local Area Forum, Playgrounds (Ivinghoe and Ivinghoe Email: [email protected] Aston), Police Liaison, Town Hall Committee Add: 2 Yew Tree Close, Ivinghoe, LU7 9ET. Tel: 01296 668897 Email: [email protected]

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