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Could YOU be the Chairman the Residents’ Association needs? Why are you asking me? You might have just what we need. What do you need? We need someone who can - Think strategically Be the public face of the Association Photo: James Mawson Work with other organisations for the advantage of the village Footpath Down Sheepridge Lane Support members who organise Flackwell is blessed with a number of to The Crooked Billet; the party included the Cherry Fayre, fund raising, footpaths, and a lot of us walk them for Councillors Jeff Herschel and Mike Wilks membership, planning, traffic, fresh air, exercise, to use up the energy (), Dallas Banfield youth and police issues. We don’t of the children or the dog, to see more and Barbara Wallis (), want you to do any of these things; wildlife, even to get somewhere. The Huw Jones and Gloria Barclay (Parish we just need you to make sure the Parish Councils would like to improve Clerks to the respective Councils), and activists feel supported. them, but it costs money they can ill representatives from the County Council, Can devote about 4 hours a week spare. However, Councillor Jeff Herschel the Chiltern Society and various walking to the Association, unpaid but not saw a way to get started: combining groups. unrewarded. 'community money' from Chepping Sue Arnautov Wycombe with that from Little Marlow, So, you are looking for Superman? to get a continuous path from Flackwell Or Superwoman. to Little Marlow via Sheepridge. Such a Woodmans I am not promising anything. Who path would connect a lot of other paths, Elaine Woodman has been an estate can I talk to about it? and greatly improve the network. agent in Flackwell Heath for some 25 years. Initially she worked for other A start has been made, and a path has You could try Grant Foster (retiring firms then in 1994 she and Steve been cleared up on the bank, within the Chair) 01628 522135, David McClughen set up the Woodman thickness of the hedge, on the west side Onslow (former Chair) 01628 Partnership. Sadly, the partnership of Sheepridge Lane, from opposite where 819108 or Pam Mannering closed to business in the second the path from the Scout Hut reaches the (Activists’ activist) 01628 525317 week in January. Outstanding clients road as far as New Farm. The bushes and sales have been passed to Frosts. and roots have been taken out, and the FH Community Association resulting two metre wide path will be The housing market has been in sown with grasses. The intention is to trouble for a year now and it is not holds its prices cut this mechanically a couple of times clear when it will turn round. It The Community Association has a year. The scramble up the bank from seemed wise to close quickly rather decided not to increase any of its the road is steep, but there are plans to continue in the hope that the prices for 2009. This means that to improve this. At the New Farm end market would recover quickly. Elaine not only will the hiring fees for the there is a slope down to the verge and is too busy tying up the loose ends Community Centre be unchanged an easy walk to The Crooked Billet. From to plan her future at the moment but but the price of your Grapevine there the path will run within the hedge when she does have time to think she will remain at £4.50 for ten issues on the other side of the road to where may return to estate agenting or some delivered through your door (or the path from Flackwell joins it from the other trade. Those who saw Elaine £3.50 for those over 60). The cost of east and crosses the road towards Fern. selling raffle tickets at the Cherry Fayre will recognise that she has a advertising in the Grapevine will also On January 8th, a group of 17 walkers gift for selling. Watch this space. remain as it was last year. inaugurated the stretch from Flackwell Cherry Fayre goes Medieval Community Sunday 12 July 2009 Cherry Fayre Programme at the Recreation Advertisers wishing to place Payback an advertisement in the Some offenders have to do a certain Ground Flackwell programme, can do so number of hours of unpaid work in the Heath now by contacting Ashley community as part of their sentence, in A fun filled day is promised Hopkins. Delivered to a scheme called Community Payback, once again this year. It is every home in the village – organised by the Probation Service. The also a great opportunity for and kept handy. Parish Council is using this labour to charities to fundraise, for businesses Stalls Bookings for stalls are now carry out some work it could not afford and organisations to advertise and sell being taken. Previous stallholders will if it had to pay the full cost, for example, their products, with up to 3 000 people be contacted and be sent a booking clearing footpaths or overgrown public turning up during the day form. If you wish to book a Charity, space. Teams work under supervision, The day will include The Jousting Knights, Craft or Commercial stall please contact mainly at the weekends. The huge pile Jester, Conjurors, Scottish Pipe Band, a Elaine Parsons. of rubbish, ivy, lopped branches etc. Traditional Jazz band, The Strawberry Helpers The Committee will be running seen recently in Chapman Lane was the Fair Majorettes, and Birds of Prey. There stalls on the day, and require helpers result of clearing the path which runs will also be Family Fun Fair. This year to plan, organise and run various fund from Chapman Lane to Churchill Close for the first time there will be both a raising stalls, before and on and on to Green Dragon Lane. A patch Children’s and Adults’ Fancy Dress the day. We also require of ground at the top of Juniper Lane has Parade and Competition, so everybody helpers on the day to set up been cleared, and there are plans to is invited to dress up in Medieval and clear the site. Please tidy up Orchard Green at the junction costume. So please join in the contact Graham Parsons. of Green Dragon Lane and Chapman fun and make the day really Lane. authentic. Anybody in fancy General Enquiries For all general Parish Councillor Jeff Herschel is dress can join the parade from enquiries please contact David Onslow planning to plant cherry trees in the the Scout Hut to the Fayre. on 01628 819108 or by email on [email protected] cleared area at the top of Juniper Lane. Events The programme of events is at He spoke to the Residents’ Association Terry Darby on 01628 523375 or by its draft stage. If you have a display, or who have three cherry trees still in pots email [email protected] would like to take part in the parade, and will buy another one so that a tree please contact Terry Darby. Ashley Hopkins on 01628 648706 could be planted for each Cherry Fayre Sponsors The Committee are [office] or 01628 850660 [evening] or held in recent years. County Councillor now looking for companies to part by email [email protected] Mike Appleyard has recently agreed to sponsor the event. Graham or Elaine Parsons now on give £2,400 to the Residents’ Association 01628 810886 or by email to enable them to do planting to brighten Please contact Ashley Hopkins if you up the village. would like your company to act as a [email protected] sponsor. or [email protected] It is very satisfying to be able to report a story where Councillors, offenders, the Probation Service and the FH Residents’ The Post Office Association can come together to Patels to Retire achieve something which we hope will prove worthwhile. It will also be good Women’s The Sad News is that Mahendra and to have cherry trees at the top of Juniper Indira Patel have sold the Post Office Lane instead of a bramble patch. World Day of Prayer and general store in The Common. They have been there for 21 years Sue Arnautov Flackwell Heath Methodist Church and in that time they have become part of the village and very much Friday 6 March at 8pm liked and admired by everybody. For one day only – The Good News is that they will continue to live in village and take A unique and global service that Local and long distance part in events like the Christmas 4,5,7,8 Seater vehicles happens today from Papua New Lights celebration. Council Licensed Guinea The new owners, Mr and Mrs T. All are welcome no matter what Santhirakumara, will take over on denomination. Wednesday 4 February. They own two What should you bring? Friends, other shops and I hope to interview husband and children them about their plans in a future issue of the Grapevine. all major credit cards accepted Tim Kendell Methodist “Fly me to the Moon” and prayers maybe you’ll Children’s Film Night: find a place to renew your Church Friday 6 February at 5.45: faith and passion for God. We are very pleased to welcome Sue This ‘out-of-the-world’ In February the 200th Simpson in January and Rev. Martin kidz film night features the anniversary of Darwin’s birth Courtney in February. They are from animated adventures of three and the 150th anniversary of the Christ Church and will be leading young houseflies who hitch a ride on publication ‘Origin of Species’ are services at FHMC. the Apollo 11 moon rocket. It is for all remembered. But are science and children aged 5-11 years… please Our Sunday Live services at 9.30am religion really so incompatible? Phil do invite your friends. There will be a on the third Sunday in the month Bellamy, a member at Christ Church prize for the best-dressed astronaut. are increasingly popular. They will and a scientist, will be speaking on A £1.50 donation will cover the cost especially appeal to families but Darwin at Christ Church on Sunday of refreshments. Please notify us of anyone who enjoys lively worship is 8 February at 10.00am. any allergies your child has. Book very welcome. your place with the Church Office. Please contact the Church Office in It lasts about 45 minutes and is Chapel Road for details of regular Ash Wednesday: 25 February: Why followed by bacon butties and services and further information on not mark the start of your Lent and drinks. any of the above: 01628 533004 preparations for Easter by coming to (9.00am – 1.00pm Monday to Fairtrade Coffee Morning at Flackwell Ash Wednesday Holy Communion Friday). Heath Methodist Church on Saturday (8.00pm). In a service of quiet hymns 21 February 2009 at 10am - 12 noon as part of Fairtrade Fortnight. As well as Fairtrade tea, coffee, hot chocolate and juice, we will have home-made cakes, a Traidcraft stall (Fairtrade goods), Phoenix cards and a Bring-and-Buy stall. We hope to have Earthly Joys hand-made jewellery. I will be asking Alex Routledge, pianist and composer, to come and entertain us again. All are welcome. Proceeds will go to the Fairtrade Foundation and Tearfund. Jane Routledge

• computers, because they get outdated PLANS PREPARED & SUBMITTED so quickly R.M.HILLIER M.R.I.C.S Iain Rennie • large furniture, although they may be All types of home extensions, loft Hospice Shop able to arrange a good home for it - conversions, conservatories, garages The shop was opened by Bill Giles and ring them (number below) and internal structural alterations by Father Christmas on 5th December 2008. They can take DVDs and CDs, and they Chartered Building Surveyor Bucks. fizz and mince pies helped the can also give you a textile recycling bag For further details contact: party atmosphere, but some were intent for 'rags', which they can then sell. 01628 819335 on bargains. The shop made over £800 on the first day! Volunteers are still wanted; if you cannot commit to a regular half day, people are Ashton Opticians Things are going very well, but the staff also wanted for the 'reserve', to fill the would like to make a few points about OPTOMETRISTS occasional absence or a shorter period. donations: 1 Acorn House, 12-16 Straight Bit, Flackwell Heath Iain Rennie will be extending their Gift There are some things they can't take, Aid scheme to donated goods. If you PRIVATE AND NHS EYE EXAMINATIONS such as: are a UK basic rate taxpayer, for every SPECTACLES & CONTACT LENSES • children's items where safety factors £100 of goods given, the charity can get apply, so no buggies, children's cycle £28 back from the Government. It costs Your independent practice in you nothing, they gain, so ask when you Flackwell Heath helmets etc. donate. for value, style and personal service • bedding such as mattresses, pillows, duvets, although bedlinen like sheets The shop's number is 01628 524777 01628 530420 is welcome - for enquiries about donations or www.ashtonopticians.co.uk volunteering. • large electrical items like TV sets (no Partners: Mr. M. W. Ashton BSc.(Hons), MCOptom, space) but smaller newish items are Sue Arnautov Mrs R.V. Ashton BSc.(Hons),MCOptom fine CARRINGTON Junior School

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Martin Alexander House, Wessex Industrial Estate, Bourne End, Bucks, SL8 5DT Vehicle serV icing kumoncentre.co.uk. Adams Sue Arnautov Grosvenor Financial FLACKWELL HEATH THANKS FROM becomes LIBRARY The Heath Principal Financial Our Internet and Family History Taster sessions are Singers Planning On behalf of Peggy Woolhouse and You may have noticed that the office going really well. We all the members of the Heath Singers opposite the Methodist Church has are now taking bookings for February changed its name from Grosvenor I should like to express our grateful and March if you would like to find thanks to the lovely audiences who Financial Planning Solutions to Principal out Financial Planning. The change has came and supported us again at our nothing to do with the financial more about researching your Family three Carol Concerts in December. The difficulties the world is facing. History or maybe just gaining more concerts were a huge success and the singing was excellent (and that was just The Alcester office in Warwickshire confidence with the Internet. the audience)! We should also like to wanted to be independent, so the Flackwell Heath Library offer our thanks to Father Christmas for Flackwell Heath office changed its name from 1 January 2009 and is now 0845 2303232 turning up each evening, taking into Principal Financial Planning. Advisers account ‘Elf and Safety’ at his busiest Jason Bush, Colin Johns and Ashley time of year. Special thanks must go to Hopkins remain with the new company the stalwart band of helpers who gave as do the administrative staff, Emma Christmas lights up their time and energy to help make Brice, Sue Johns and Lin McLaughlin. the concerts so successful. There is a Douglas Prince continues to practice donations lot of hard work involved in putting on through his own company in Reading. The Christmas lights display at Cherry three concerts and without them, the Principal Financial Planning has been Close asked for donations to charity. concerts just wouldn’t happen. So, well approved by the Financial Services done everyone for turning out on a cold Authority and all client records have The Birch and Brophy families are winter’s evening and for your enthusiastic been carried over. delighted to report that they raised applause and vocal participation. Due £1,270 The address and phone number remain to your generosity we are able to donate as 2 Heath End Road , Flackwell Heath, for Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital and £1,000 to the Wycombe Scannappeal Bucks, HP10 9DT and 01628 648700. the PDSA. They would like to thank and £1,000 to Iain Rennie Hospice. On everyone who donated. behalf of the Heath Singers, may I take Tim Kendell this opportunity of wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year. We look Gerry Knowlden forward to seeing you all again soon. Gerry and Pat Knowlden recently closing each week in Britain and pub If anyone is interested in joining the celebrated their first five years at the beer sales are falling at an annualised Choir, particularly if you are in the Alto Cherry Tree. But they are not resting rate of 8.1%. range, please give Peggy Woolhouse a ring on 01628 523464. on their laurels. Pat now also runs the Over recent years pubs have been Queen and Albert and Gerry too has responding by expanding and refining Pam Gresswell been busy. the food they offer. Gerry thinks this Last November his fellow pub landlords is inevitable and is planning to follow elected him Vice Chairman of the the trend but in his heart he would love Slough and District Licensed Victuallers to keep the old fashioned pub where Loft conversion Association which covers much of people go for a drink and talk to each ExZakt & roofing specialists Berkshire and . If all other - where the local is a centre of the goes smoothly he will become Chairman community. Slate & tile pitched roofs in two years time. From February Jerry plans to have an Flat roof problems solved The purpose of the Association is to Italian chef cooking Italian food on Gutters, fascias & soffits support individual licensees with Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Flashings and leadwork services such as legal advice and help There will be a separate eating area but with rent reviews and to represent the if you prefer to eat with your friends in Talk to Zak about a loft conversion views of members to Government and the bar, that would be just perfect for Local Authorities. And the licensed Gerry. Friendly advice and free estimates 01628 524677 or 07980 864278 trade does need help: 36 pubs are Tim Kendell

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Morning WI Christian charity uses hospital ships Flackwell's own honey expert, Vivienne and land based programmes to deliver Brown, but she was unwell. However, The December meeting was very well specialised health care services to the she had briefed our President, who attended. The refreshment hostesses, poor in countries where treatment stood in for her. There were three jars Margaret Waffren, Jean Stevens and Liz is non-existent or too expensive – of honey for blind tasting; perhaps Roberts, provided a feast of Christmas bringing hope and healing. unsurprisingly, most people preferred delicacies to start the festive season. A thank you letter had been received the commercial product (the shops May Jones had been asked if members from the troops at the Centre treating have to give the consumers what they could send some shoe boxes of combat stress for the ‘Goodie Boxes’ will buy, after all) but the Flackwell ‘goodies’ to a Centre where troops they had been sent. The competition honey and some from Enfield had their are treated for combat stress as it is winners were Jacqi Veitch, Dorothy supporters. not possible to send the boxes to Attwood, Leslie Hainsby and Joan Cox The results of the competitions for Afghanistan at the moment. Wilson. 2008 were announced: for the Main The competition winners were The next meeting is on 4 February. Competition the winner was Jackey Hill Margaret Flintham, Jacqui Veitch, Edward Dixon will talk about ‘The and for the Bloom of the Month it was Joan Cox Wilson, Lesley Hainsby and Animal Heroes and Villains of the First Cynthia Cox. Two members, Pat Watts Edna Brockhurst. The Speaker, Sylvia World War’. and Val Ramsey, received certificates Eastgate explained how eggs could to mark 25 years membership of the be decorated “Fabergé style”. She had Jean Worth WI. A tombola of unwanted Christmas some beautiful examples of her work. Evening WI presents, run by Margaret Waffron, A WI member, she had learnt the basics Elizabeth Dinnage and Barbara of the craft at Denman WI College and At our December meeting, we were Hills, raised £60 for the Iain Rennie she recommended the course to other entertained by some of our own Hospice. members. members. In a pot-pourri of items, Next month, forget winter with 'Travels particularly memorable are a fairy story The members who braved the weather on Three Continents' with Margaret with props. and 'scenery' and Jane to attend the January 2009 meeting Adnitt. Competition: a holiday Routledge's hilarious demonstration of were treated to an interesting glimpse souvenir. of the work of the Mercy Ships by June how to make a Christmas cake. Sue Arnautov and Ken Brazier. This international The January speaker should have been

Neighbourhood Watch Keeping Personal Information any scam attempts and also allow you secure to deal with the issue in the event that News – February ‘Banks’ have apparently the call was actually legitimate. 2009 been phoning customers NEW NHWatch Scheme and asking for personal – Straight Bit I hope that you all had identification before dealing an enjoyable Christmas – A new scheme has been started with the matter in hand. although at least one of our covering some houses in the mid- local families had theirs spoilt by a Similarly, an e-mail is doing the numbers of Straight Bit - the area on burglar. Theft and burglary continues rounds (again) claiming that telephone either side of the access to Jennings to be a serious issue, possibly due to scammers are attempting to obtain the Field. Another scheme may be viable the economic downturn. Make your security code from the back of your near the Recreation Ground. Contact New Year Resolution to: ‘Review credit card. Assuming they already me for more information. my own security as it applies to my have your card number and expiry Police Non-emergency number: house, contents, car and self’. Here date, etc., the code would then allow 0845 8 505 505 are a couple of topics to remember. them to make telephone or internet purchases using your card. Crimestoppers (Anonymous): 0800 Cat Flaps and Letterboxes 555 111 If you do receive such unsolicited calls There are two openings which we Ask for the caller's name and Trading Standards (Consumer deliberately leave open - the cat department details and then terminate Direct): 0845 4 04 05 06 flap and the letterbox. Both are the call. For further information about potentially vulnerable, and can lead Neighbourhood Watch, contact to actual access or as is more likely, Find a legitimate contact number for the removal of keys left visible inside the company – from the phone book, David Gresswell – Area Co- our home. Thieves are known to bill or letter. (Don't use a contact ordinator, Flackwell Heath literally ‘fish’ through these openings, number provided by the caller). 01628 525019 e-mail: flackwell- with the objective of ‘hooking’ our Call the company and ask to speak to [email protected]) house or car keys. Make sure that all the original caller by name. your keys are safely out of sight. This strategy should effectively derail Another Great Diary of events

Panto from the Regular events Saturdays The FH Royal British Legion runs dances every Saturday evening. 8.30 to 11.30 Open to non members Scouts! Wednesdays The Silver Circle over 60 Club 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 2pm to 4 at the This year it was Cinderella, that Royal British Legion Club. £1 including tea, cake and a chat. enduring 'rags to riches' favourite. Thursdays Good Companions meet every other Thursday 1.30 to 3.30 in the Community Centre. Sarah Hammond made an appealing Speakers, games and conversation Cinders, no wonder she caught the Thursdays Flackwell Ladies Club 1st & 3rd Thurs 8pm Community Centre eye of Matthew Clube, a charming Prince. Buttons (Michael Horseman) February Wednesday 4 Jigsaw and Paperback Library, 1.30 to 3.30, Community Centre achieved great rapport with the Friday 6 “Fly Me to the Moon” Children’s Film Night 5.45 pm to 7.45 audience, and the Ugly Sisters (Robbie £1.50 at Christ Church Still and Matthew Russell) were a riot. Saturday 21 Fairtrade Coffeee Morning 10 to12 Methodist Church The smaller parts were well filled and Sunday 22 Flackwell Amblers / Bourne End 10 am from Budgens car Park. the animal chorus was great fun. The show ran smoothly, thanks to the hard March work and expertise of the stage staff. Wednesday 4 Jigsaw and Paperback Library, 1.30 to 3.30, Community Centre Above all, Cameron Price is writer, Friday 6 Women’s World Day of Prayer 8pm at the Methodist Church producer and director! He and the Sunday 15 Flackwell Amblers walk10 am from Budgens car Park. whole company can be proud of this Saturday 28 Community Assn Barn Dance with Bodgers Wood 7.30 £10 production. Saturday 28 & Juniper Hill School Art Exhibition, Craft, Gift and Food Fair Next year Cameron will be off to Sunday 29 11 am to 5 pm (Sunday 4pm) Adults £1 OAPs and children 50p University or Drama School. He will be a difficult act to follow. Art Exhibition Enquiries Craft, Gift & Food Stalls Helen Cam Sally Adams [email protected] [email protected] Sue Arnautov 07769 940776 07787 304919

Friends of Juniper Hill Registered Charity No 1012841 C C Art Exhibition Craft, Gift & Food Fair Mad March Saturday 28 March Sunday 29 March 11 am - 5 pm 11 am - 4 pm Juniper Hill School, Churchill Close Flackwell Heath, HP10 9LA Barn Dance

ADMISSION: £1 Adults & 50p OAPs and Children

Original art contributed by local and well-known national artists Bodgers Wood Band Over 40 craft, gift & food stalls to shop at Café on the Hill Junior Art Gallery Children’s Workshops Saturday 28 March Pocket Money Art Corner Painting Auction Raffle 7.30 in Flackwell Heath Community Centre Aerobics and Yoga Tickets £10 from with Caroline Barbara Thompson Wednesdays at Carrington Junior Express Videos & Off License 01628 522751 Aerobics 7 – 8 pm 3 Straight Bit Fitness Yoga 8 – 9 pm 9am - 11pm Don’t delay. every day 01628 826544 or 07989 328573 Everyday low prices Last year sold out on beers, wines and spirits • DVD & blu-ray movie rentals Video Game rentals - Supper provided Osteopathic Clinic Moved Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii Michael Thornton has moved to Quality beers wines and spirits - with 10% off wines The Mill House Dental Practice, Tobacco, newspapers, sweets, snacks, Bring your own drinks London Road, Loudwater. Paypoint – pay bills and mobile top ups and glasses 01494 433072 or 07799713117. 01628 526966 D Louvains The Stag Hairdressers Twenty years ago Julie Bishop opened her own hair dressing salon. She borrowed her grandfather’s first name but why he was 91 Heath End Road, Flackwell Heath, Bucks, HP10 9ES called Louvains is Telephone: 01628 521277 still a mystery to her. On that first day, the staff was herself and The Suzanne Lear two others; she now School of Dancing employs 16 people. Social Dance Classes It is a big risk for a Fridays - 7-8 pm. £7.00 person of 27 to invest Curzon Centre-Beaconsfield in fitting out a shop HP9 1RG Photo: Meg Scullion with all the expensive 01628-521738 equipment you see We could not get all the team into our photo so we just included the ones in a hairdresser’s, who were working on the day Meg came to take the picture. taking on a lease and www.rphtreeservices.co.uk undertaking to pay the wages of two who spend two weeks with her to see if Rob Hawker staff. Julie appreciated that running her hairdressing is really what they want to own business was much more than being do; and she has Saturday girls. Although Office: 01628 533355 a good hairdresser. She did courses on professional skills are important, survey Mobile: 07748 314950 bookkeeping, secretarial skills and, after survey shows that what attracts most important, team leadership. She customers is their personal relationship Email: [email protected] did her own bookkeeping for the first with their stylist. Julie takes their five years just so that she understood communication skills into account Flackwell Heath Community how the business was doing, where when interviewing potential staff and expenditure could be restrained and she encourages them to continue to Association income increased. develop. Chairman: John Sweetman 01628 528671 She chose to set up in Flackwell Heath Julie enjoys styling clients hair but because she saw that it is a central point she is less keen on the administration Secretary Chris Thomas which could draw customers from as side of the business. She employs a 01628 520361 far away as Beaconsfield, Wycombe bookkeeper but that still leaves admin Treasurer Val Weston and Marlow. She had been working in to be got through when she gets home 01628 523213 Beaconsfield and she wanted to be near in the evening. She has just invested enough to attract her existing clients to in an up to date computer system. It Centre bookings Pam Wilsher her new salon. takes over a lot of mundane jobs like 01628 525484 She likes to see her staff as a team – appointments and using data from the Keyholder Express Video Shop they celebrate together at birthdays, till for stock taking and ordering. She Reg Charity No. 1044870 marriages, births and this Christmas loves it dearly but she realises its more they all went bowling. But they also sophisticated facilities tempt her into have to keep up with their professional more refined financial management GrapevineGrapevine skills – they are expected to go on two and better mailing and marketing which could take even more of her time. training courses a year. Although being Editor: Tim Kendell on your feet all day can be tough, Julie She and her husband do enjoy the odd 55 Philip Drive Flackwell Heath HP10 9JD likes to feel that she has a representation month in their bijou petite maison in 01628 521149 of older women among her stylists. She the Loire Valley. She does not have a [email protected] has seen salons where the bright young Manager or a Number 2; the ‘girls’ run Sue Arnautov things chatter among themselves and the shop while she is away and only S W Grierson 01628 522514 any customer over 30 can feel sadly ring her if they have a problem. Now Design: [email protected] that is teamwork! excluded. Subscriptions: Irene Walker That said, Julie also wants to attract Tim Kendell 01628 529710 young people into the trade. She always The Grapevine is printed by Spot on Print has at least one apprentice in training; FSC certification using paper with 80% recycled fibre and Wye Valley School sends her students FSC certification