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Also available at www.hp16.org.uk The FREE Community Newspaper for HP16 Issue 47, December 2016 - January 2017

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The Source Cartoon: by Lyndon Mallett Farm Shop of the Year Each year the glossy Shop was nominated Berkshire and Bucking- “Farm Shop of the Year”. hamshire Life Magazine They were in competition holds a “Food and Drink” with some highly presti- award ceremony which gious establishments, such celebrates food producers as the Queen’s Farm Shop and restaurants across the in Windsor and Wellington two counties. Categories Farm Shop. However, at include “Newcomer of the very glitzy awards the year”; “Coffee Shop of ceremony, the Brill family the Year”; and the one in were amazed and hon- oured to be the winners. which the Peterley Farm Our congratulations to this local family business Pip, Katie and Jane Brill in the award winning garm shop on their success. Great Missenden Village Christmas Festival Now, of course, Christmas is fast approaching on the Great Missenden will be celebrating from 3-8pm on Sat farm and the homegrown 29 Nov. Parking will be free at the station. There will Christmas trees are being be: Festive food and drink including hog roast, BBQ harvested, wreaths assem- and paella; Carol singing and live jazz, Victorian fair- It’s the Season for mutual support. bled, and the Farm Shop ground organs; Children’s fairground rides and petting piled high with local gifts zoo; Christmas market and seasonal shopping. Meet our The Source team want to thank you this and produce. Definitely fabulous firefighters, meet Willy Wonka with free muse- Christmas positive, warm feedback that we worth a visit! (see more on um entry. Great Missenden Traders thank all the local traders, organisations and individuals who have donat- receive. Our aim is to provide everyone with Katy Brill and Roger Brill page 11) ed time and money to help this event happen. information and news of the good things that are happening in our local area. Please continue to is in aid of MS Halton, support your local community by sending in your Prestwood Spirit of Christmas Thomas Ball and Medical stories, events and feedback to The Source. Prestwood celebrates the entertainment. There is Detection Dogs. Prest- If you would like to send an article, make a start of Christmas from a competition to find the wood Events Group 5-6pm on Sat 3 Dec with odd one out in the local comment, join the team, advertise or support in (PEG) thank everyone their ‘Light switch on’ at shop windows. Prest- who gives so generously to any way please contact us. Emails and phone Chequers Parade, with wood Junior School Choir make enable this event to numbers are on page 2 fireworks, Santa and will be singing. The event take place. 2015 Spirit of Christmas at Chequers Parade

Deadline for submissions and advertisements for our next edition, Issue 48, is Thursday 26 January, 2017 2 COUNCIL NEWS HP16 - The Source December 2016 / January 2017

Community Policing Plans for a Unitary Authority Contents Thames Valley Police ask the community for their The Parish Council want people locally to be aware of the reports and proposals currently top three priorities and Contacts being tabled as they could affect us: As part of their engagement Council News – page 2 process every three months Bucks County Council and the Community News – pages 3 Thames Valley Police will be ask- Buckinghamshire District Councils have Arts – page 4 ing for the views of individuals, groups and the both produced reports and proposals for community on what the top three priorities should be for the formation of a Unitary Authority in Education – page 5 policing locally. Buckinghamshire. HS2 & Community – page 6 The responses will be collated and the most frequent Environment – page 7 three concerns given priority. These will then be fed back The details in the reports conflict as each Health & Wellbeing – page 8 to the community on what has been done to help with report is arguing for a different scenario. Community – page 9 these priorities. Please see the links below for further To find out more, or to submit your top three priorities information: Church & Charity – page 10 please email: Business – page 11 [email protected] Events – page 12 & 13 Report on behalf of Bucks District Councils Puzzles – page 14 http://www.chiltern.gov.uk/mlgcd Report on behalf of Bucks County Council Source Youth – pages 15 & 16 Changes to http://futurebucks.co.uk/ Editor: Colin Veysey tel: 01494 862257 Council waste

Reception desk: [email protected] permits FREE PARKING – Prestwood car park, Link Road and Buryfield car parks Directors Bucks County Council has changed the way household Colin Veysey and Anthony Sykes (01296 620830) waste permits are provided to residents that need them. Organised by Great Missenden Parish The County Council has for many years operated a would like to thank the growing number of permit system at the county’s Household Recycling Council in association with CDC people who contribute in many different ways Centres. However, permits – which are free to Bucks Saturday 3rd December which is to make this enterprise a success. Your time and residents - have always been needed by the following talents are very valuable and much appreciated. groups Small Business Saturday • anyone visiting the centre in a van or other HP16 The Source commercial vehicle Volunteer firefighters needed c/o Anthony Sykes, Mayertorne Cottage • anyone towing a twin-axle or larger single-axle Wendover, HP22 6QA trailer • anyone wishing to dispose of asbestos Website: www.hp16.org.uk • anyone arriving at the centre on foot Email addresses: Anyone visiting the Recycling Centre with general Editorial: [email protected] waste or recycling in a car (including 4x4s and MPVs) Advertising: [email protected] will not need a waste permit - the vast majority of visitors. Events: [email protected] But for those that do need a permit, the process for ob- taining it has changed. © HP16 CIC. It is our policy to correct any errors in print. Previously, permits were ordered online or by phone, If you find an error of fact in these pages please let us know. We will carry any corrections or clarifications at the earliest and then the Council post the permit(s) to them. The opportunity. While every care has been taken to ensure that process has now become fully digital, making it faster, the data in this publication is accurate, neither the publish- more convenient for residents, and more cost-efficient er nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby dis- for the Council. claim, any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by Residents now apply for the permit online at the errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or County Council website, and the permit is available Cats need saving sometimes, but you could be saving a any other cause. instantly along with a digital QR code – similar to a home and family! Great Missenden Fire Station urgently needs volunteer fire fighters - both men and women. Can HP16 - The Source does not officially endorse any advertis- barcode. The QR code can then be presented at the you help? ing material included within this publication. However, we Household Recycling Centre, either directly on a smart- are proud to be associated with businesses in the HP16 area phone or tablet, or as a print-out from a home computer. As an on-call firefighter you could play a vital role in and hope that you will support them. The QR code can be read by the devices carried by Recycling your local community while continuing with your cur- Centre staff, giving them the information they need to let rent work. You get paid, acquire new skills, make friends To protect the rights of authors, we have to state that all the person go ahead with their visit. and you’d be helping our local villages, where we have rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be re- Although this new system has many advantages, the even more people moving in. produced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in Living or working in or near HP16, and operating on any form – electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording Council does accept that there may be some individuals or otherwise. However, if contacted, we are happy to assist who need a waste permit who do not have access to a an on-call basis, you will respond to emergency incidents, you to obtain the rights to use articles or photographs in smartphone or home computer. In these instances, the from fires, floods, road traffic collisions and more, often non-profit situations or arrange an appropriate payment person should visit their local library, where a member working alongside full time colleagues. 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To find out more, or to apply for a permit, please go to first response. the following web page: Please contact Station Commander Tom Brandon, This community newspaper is printed on email [email protected] to see if you have what http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/wastepermit 100% recycled paper. Please recycle it again. it takes to be a much-needed volunteer. Many hands make light work! Issue 47, December 2016 - January 2017 Thanks guys, from all the local cats, children and adults! Email: [email protected] COMMUNITY NEWS 3

wider campaigns to Africa with the British 7th Ted Hedley honoured for liberate France in 1944, by Armoured Division, who awarding them with the were also known as the Legion d’Honneur. Ted Desert Rats. It was a great was part of the second 1944 Normandy landing privilege for Colin Veysey wave of landings on the On Monday 14 Novem- group was not aware that that it was a letter and to present the award to Ted, ber, the day after Remem- one of their number was medal from the French beaches, and was involved and recognize that here in brance Day, the Prestwood to receive a surprise. That Ambassador, for Ted, hon- not only in the liberation of Open Door (POD) group day Ted Hedley had been ouring him for his part France, but also reaching this area there are those met together in the Prest- out when a small package in the D-Day Normandy as far as Holland. Prior to who have risked their lives wood Village Hall for their arrived. His son, Ted, and landings in 1944. this he had also served in that we can know freedom. usual enjoyable afternoon daughter in law, Jeanette The Legion of Honor (Or- with a speaker, Audiologist (of Prestwood wombling dre national de la Légion Emma Veysey, quiz, songs fame) had picked up the d’honneur), France’s pre- Parish Council Picnic in the and banter. However, the package and discovered mier award, was founded by Napoleon Bonaparte to Park donation to Scannappeal recognize eminent accom- Great Missenden Parish fantastic teas), all the stall who donated raffle prizes. plishments of service to Council presented a holders and everyone Thank you. France. Ted has received cheque of £985 to Lisa the rank of ‘chevalier’ or Trivett (Director of Knight in English. It is a Scannappeal). The money Presidential award, given was raised at the Picnic because the Government in the Park event in June. of France wishes to recog- The Council want to thank nise the selfless acts of her- all those who helped raise oism and determination the funds. In particular displayed by all surviving Prestwood and Great Mis- veterans of the Norman- senden WI (represented Ted Hedley is presented with his Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur at POD dy landings, and of the by Jacqueline Morgan and Penny Pettitt and their Parish Council presenting a cheque to Scannappeal’s Lisa Trivett Parish Council allotment competition BFIS A triumphant Mr Geoff family for thriving through Hansell. Buckinghamshire Family Davy the overall winner of adversity. Other winners If you are interested in Information Service the allotment competition. were: Ballinger, David having an allotment there The Parish council allot- Hope; Nairdwood Lane, are vacancies on different BFIS is a free service for ment competition has been Nicky Parslow; Green- sized plots in a few locations. both families and profes- BFIS, run by Bucks Coun- Grottos, Winter Wonder- held every year for the last lands Lane; John Dean; Please contact the Parish sionals. They can help you ty Council, is the main lands, Fayres, Markets, 10 years. The competition Spurlands End Lane, Nick office on 01494 864792 find childcare, children’s service which ensures that Pantomimes and Lights has been sponsored totally centres and ‘things to do’ the Council meets its stat- Switch-Ons, by Hildreths in Prestwood. through their extensive utory duty to provide free, The website (below) is The Parish council would search directory, and any impartial support and ad- a great place to find out like to thank Richard Hil- family information you vice, and information to what’s going on. If you’re may need. You can search dreth for his contributions families and young people. hosting a Christmas event their “What’s on” calen- over the years for this They also have extensive or know of any in your dar for activities for all the event. information for those with area, drop them an email family, including hundreds The prize-giving was a Special Educational Need with the details to: that are free or low cost on Monday 10 October in or Disability (SEND), [email protected] (under £3). Prestwood Village Hall. Mr which is known as the Website: bucksfamilyinfo.org If you run activities or Davy won first prize for Local Offer. Text: 07786 202 920 events locally you can his allotment in Chequers It’s Christmas (almost)! Call: 01296 383 065 register with BFIS for free Lane and the overall win- Towns and villages are Calls answered Monday to to feature them on their ner. The Wellington Cup coming alive with Santa’s Friday 9am to 5pm. website. was given to the Moore Mr Geoff Davy the overall winner of the allotment competition

Local Heritage Sourdough

Local bakery located in Prestwood, producing a range of breads utilising heritage grains such as spelt which are lower in gluten and higher in vitamins and minerals. Markets Shops and Deli’s Laurie’s Corner Tring, Haddenham, Thame Contact us and Chesham Farmers’ (Great Missenden) markets. [email protected] Zoran’s Bakery (Prestwood) High Wycombe market @Zannisbakery (Twitter) (every Saturday) Buckmoorend Farm Shop /Zannisbakery (Butlers cross) (Facebook) Peterley Farm Shop 4 ARTS HP16 - The Source December 2016 / January 2017

music – both well-known Success for local Royal Institute of Oil Painters and original compositions Annual Exhibition as well as a few favourites Artist in National 30 November to 11 December to join in with. Do come 10am to 5pm (closes 1pm on final day) along and enjoy the eve- Art Exhibition Mall Galleries ning which will be direct- Work by local Prestwood artist Graham The Mall, London SW1 ed by conductors Philippa Fraser has been selected from over 1,700 www.mallgalleries.org.uk Wallin and David Cook entries to appear alongside paintings Admission £3, £2.50 concessions, 50% off and the good news is that by some of Britain’s leading figurative with National Art Pass, Free to Friends of all the profits will be going Combined choirs of The Gathering Singers and theFriends of Heatherton Choir artists in this year’s Annual Exhibition of Mall Galleries, under 18s. to Lighthouse, Great Mis- the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI). Christmas concert for Lighthouse senden. The ROI is the only national art soci- Tickets, only £8 Adults, Following the success of Choir to bring an enter- ety devoted exclusively to oil painting. £5 Concessions and £2 their ‘A Day is Coming’ taining, festive evening Their annual exhibition gives visitors the Children (under 12), are concert in October, which on Friday 9th December. opportunity to see the many and varied available from Samways, raised over £1100 for the Starting at 7.30pm, the ways in which artists use oil paint today, Great Missenden; Cost- local charity ‘One World concert, to be held at St from a traditional approach to this highly cutters, Prestwood; or call Aid’, The Gathering Sing- Peter & St Paul’s church in technical media through to more innovative Heatherton House School ers are joining forces with Great Missenden, will fea- uses of material, style and content. on 01494 726433; or email: the Friends of Heatherton ture a variety of Christmas The Institute’s Annual Exhibition will be [email protected] on display at Mall Galleries, London from 30 November to 11 December 2016. Founded in 1882, the Royal Institute 8:30pm of Oil Painters chooses the very best to 12:30am submissions in oil-based media from na- tional and international submissions. Of- 31 December The Wick Trimmers fering valuable prizes such as The Phyllis and their caller — Fran Foot Roberts Award and The Winsor & New- Prestwood ton Young Artist Awards, the ROI con- as well as guest performances Village Hall tinues to lay the foundations for future Bubbly at midnight generations to enjoy and achieve artistic — expression with this most adaptable and Food included in price durable medium. Bar by donation For more information and images contact: Liberty Rowley, Marketing & Press Officer Tickets: Adults £22.50, Under 16s £15, Family ticket £50 (2adult+3under16) 020 7930 6844 : [email protected] Tickets on sale at Samways, Gt. Missenden & Costcutter, Prestwood www.mallgalleries.org.uk

Across the border: The Drawingroom, Chesham Jack Garrett’s first guitar, who played here regularly on his way to bigger things (not least winning the Critics’ Choice prize at last year’s Brit Awards), and Will McNicol’s too (UK Acoustic Guitarist of the Year 2011). The vibe is made all the more enticing by the extremely good value. The Drawing Room, Chesham Tickets cost £25, conces- sions £10 and under 10s If you’ve never heard of house cat), a smattering of are free. The price includes The Drawingroom you’re books, singing bowls, orig- a home-cooked meal such probably not alone – this inal art and sculptures; the as Thai curry or chicken has to be Chesham’s best- perfect background for a tagine (there’s always a kept secret. Tucked away cup of supremely good hot veggie option). Whilst The in a tiny courtyard off chocolate, organic sarnies Drawingroom is licenced, the lower end of the High and salads and a variety of you can bring a bottle. Street, it’s easy to miss. sweet treats most of which Seating is limited, add- From the outside, it looks are gluten free. ing to the intimate atmo- like a quaint but unassum- Three Saturdays a month sphere, and you need to get ing townhouse, the only The Drawingroom yourself on the invite list, give-away being the strings comes into its own and ensuring the only rowdi- of fairy lights and a hand- stakes its claim to being a ness is the crowd appre- ful of Moroccan tables and truly unique venue when it hosts a wide range of ciating the music. It’s a bit chairs clustered around live music of the highest like a private members’ a smouldering chiminea. standard having attracted club for live-music lovers, Step inside and you’re in some world-class musi- without the price tag. Find for an unexpected treat – cians along the way. Look out more at: squidgy cushions, (one of- carefully and you’ll see www.the-drawingroom.co.uk, ten occupied by ‘Chat’ the memorabilia on the walls; or call 01494 791 691. Email: [email protected] EDUCATION 5 New classroom for Great Missenden CofE School

“The room is really bright and it makes the pictures on the window light up” said Arthur. His class- Consultation on federation mate Cadence likes look- ing through the window to their lovely view of the of Prestwood Schools school allotment. Wil- A proposal has been in a consultation phase and response form should you liam did spot a drawback put forward to create a the schools are asking for wish to take part in the though, ‘We can’t stomp on federation of the Prestwood comments and feedback consultation. the floor, because there’s a Junior School and Prest- on the proposed federation Please send your com- class below’ he said. Amelie wood Infants School from from all interested parties ments and questions to the Great Missenden CofE School’s new classroom is also really pleased with September 2017. Although including the local com- Governors of either school. Top class and new class strength to strength. A her new classroom saying, the two schools would re- munity, parents and carers, Both Governing Bodies for Great Missenden CE great start to their new ’it’s much better than the tain their individual iden- staff, and the Local Authori- believe that federation is School as current and past phase as a National Sup- old one’. Kiki agreed ‘Year tity and separate school ty. To get involved you are the best way of enhancing staff and governors toasted port School, providing ad- 3 classrooms are the best sites, there would be some invited, and encouraged, the education of young the opening of a beautiful vice and support for other ever’. real benefits of continu- to comment, ask questions people in the village of new classroom on Mon- schools. Their teacher Miss Cart- ity for the students, as and feedback until Mon- Prestwood and surround- day 14 November, on the The school became an wright is delighted with the well as the advantage of a day 19 December 2016. All ing areas. There are two exact 10th anniversary of academy in 2014, and suc- new space, ‘It’s so bright, single Governing body and the documents explaining drop-in meetings planned the school’s last OFSTED cessfully bid to the Educa- and fresh, it makes a real Senior Leadership Team. what a Federation is, what where the proposal can be inspection. tion Funding Agency for difference to the children The ground was prepared the Governing Bodies are discussed with members of Great Missenden has been £340,000 to build the class- who are really benefiting for this when Miss Amanda proposing and the ben- the Governing Body working judged OFSTED Out- room and a new staircase, from their own spacious Cook was appointed to the efits to both schools are party, they are: standing for 10 years, the which was completed to cloakroom and quiet area.’ headship of both schools available together with a • Prestwood Infant School last inspection was in No- the delight of the staff and Lots to celebrate for the after her success in leading on Thursday 1 December vember 2006, standards pupils of 3C who will be staff and children of Great the Junior School over the from 9am to 10am have remained high and calling it home for the rest Missenden School, and it’s past year. • Prestwood Junior School the school has gone from of the school year. not even Christmas yet! The proposal is currently on Tuesday 6 December from 7pm to 8pm. With apologies for the long The Daily Mile comes to Prestwood with pupils web address the full con- sultation document can be now following in Head Teacher’s footsteps! Miss Amanda Cook - Headteacher found at: Head Teacher Amanda Cook is a keen runner and www.prestwoodinfants.org/public/Content_Management/main/ images/OceanUpload4100979688404351125_1478629159685.pdf has just started the Daily Mile for pupils at Prest- wood Junior School. The scheme enables teach- ers to easily fit activity into the school routine, to help boost pupil’s health, fitness, wellbeing and concentration. Early signs are that the kids are Mayertorne Cottage Bed & Breakfast loving it too! Wendover HP22 6QA The Daily Mile aims to help and being active, and I’m Tel: 44(0)1296 620830 children become more ac- keen that all our pupils www.mayertorne.co.uk tive by encouraging them have an opportunity to to run or walk a mile every benefit as well. We started Email: [email protected] Pupils at Prestwood Junior School running their daily mile day during the school day. the Daily Mile after being The scheme is being rolled approached by parents, out across the country and and we decided to go for Prestwood Junior School it when all our teachers is one of the first schools thought it was a great idea. in Buckinghamshire to get I see classes out all the time Internal Painting moving. The aim is for ev- taking part and the Daily Room Decoration / Woodwork Plastering FINE BESPOKE FURNITURE ery child at the school to Mile is now embedded in go outside to run or walk the timetable. We are en- External Painting for at least 10 minutes each joying it!” Windows / Masonry day. Some children are able If concentration is flag- to run a mile in this time, ging at any point, pupils Carpentry Built-in and freestanding cabinets, while others are building can down pens and reboot Built In Cupboards / Wood Flooring up to it. The focus is all on their attention by walk- Door Replacements / Staircases shelving and media units, studies, tables, kitchen and bedroom furniture and fittings. personal achievements and ing or running around Bathrooms / Kitchens having fun, rather than the school, with no need who is the fastest. to change clothes. Some Building Renovations & Extensions

Telephone: 01494 866932 Mobile: 07840 757 336 Head Teacher Amanda teachers take part with the Website: www.catherinestevensfurniture.co.uk 01494 865906 or 07876 236535 Cook said “I personally pupils, and feel better for it Contact: Ben Elliott - References Available / Insured get a lot out of running too! E-Mail: [email protected] 6 HS2 UPDATE & COMMUNITY HP16 - The Source December 2016 / January 2017

HS2 Update - November 2016 House of Lords Select Committee option of seeking as much mitigation as The Lords’ site visit took place in October. possible to offset the impact of the con- There was no engagement with the local structions and operation of HS2 and to community, however they did stop at the ensure that any mitigation agreed was re- Link Road roundabout where the tem- corded as an assurance in the Register of porary haul road will join the A413 and Undertakings. HS2 challenged all mitiga- walked through Jenkins Wood to see the tion requests robustly. Chalk, Cherries and Chairs location of the South Heath portal to the Petitioners in the hilltop villages are seek- Chiltern tunnel. ing assurances when the trains are run- Central Chilterns Landscape Partnership Select Committee Presentations ning, on noise levels particularly in the The County, District and Parish Coun- early morning and late evening and fur- secures Heritage Lottery Fund support cils, Conservation Boards and all other ther assurances on air and light pollution during construction. A £2.18m grant to ‘Chalk, Cherries and involved, all keen to work together. We petitioners in HP16 who had locus, have Great Missenden Parish Council is dis- Chairs’, the Central Chilterns Landscape will now be able to get on and create a now presented their cases to the commit- cussing a package of mitigation to im- Partnership Scheme, has been given initial series of projects which will have real tee. Requests for extending the Chiltern prove the traffic flow at the roundabouts approval¹ by the Heritage Lottery Fund impact in conserving and restoring tunnel had already been rejected but so on the A413 and the Link Road, improv- (HLF) through its Landscape Partnership the special wildlife and landscapes and were further requests for mined or bored ing children’s safety for the GM Combined (LP) programme. traditional features of this area. We are tunnel extensions within the land already school and the Buryfield, improved play- The iconic chalk landscapes of the Central very grateful to National Lottery play- safeguarded, as this was disputed by HS2. ground facilities, landscape screening of Chilterns area in Buckinghamshire are ers for making this possible,” said Kath The assurance received in January to re- the impact of HS2 and replacement park- under enormous pressure - unprecedented Daly, Countryside Officer at the Chilterns view the relocation of the haul road from housing and infrastructure growth; an- Conservation Board. Great Missenden was similarly rejected on ing places for which the parish council cient woodlands divided up and sold off; Ros Kerslake, Chief Executive of the Heritage the grounds of cost, impact and timing; all asked for suggestions in the last edition of wildlife habitats severed and fragmented; Lottery Fund said: “Our historic land- of which we disputed. The Source. traditional orchards and wood pasture scapes are incredibly important to people’s It was clear to those presenting to the Next Steps disappearing, ancient holloways neglected. wellbeing and need to be protected. Some committee that HS2 wanted to finish the Ground Investigation Survey Teams are This scheme aims to provide a major injection of the landscapes we are funding today are Lords’ Committee stage of the Hybrid Bill continuing to work in the area near the of conservation effort leaving a legacy in the most remote parts of the UK; others as soon as possible. It has subsequently proposed route. of better connected and better managed form an important backdrop to some of been announced that the contractors have The House of Lords Select Committee wildlife habitats. Over 20 projects are under our largest cities. What they all have in already been appointed to start work in will publish its report into the committee’s development within the scheme, each of common is the potential to make people’s the spring of 2017. findings and the Bill will pass to the report which will help to inspire people to inves- lives better, which is why they are so richly Second Best stage, then the third reading in the Lords tigate, celebrate and get involved in caring deserving of National Lottery money.” Petitioners were left with the second-best and finally for Royal Assent early in 2017. for the precious wildlife and landscapes of A development grant of £185,600 has been the central Chilterns between Wendover, awarded by HLF to enable the Central Berkhamsted, Chesham, High Wycombe Chilterns Landscape Partnership Scheme and Princes Risborough. to develop its plans and seek final approval The area has a rich industrial heritage for the full grant amount of £2.18m at a - famed for its cherry orchards, its brick later date. and tile making and the world renowned Wycombe chair making industry. The Scheme will create lots of opportunities for people to investigate and celebrate these rural industries and to piece together how they have helped to shape the land- scapes we know today. An important theme of the work will be to help local communities become champi- ons for their own local heritage and green spaces, with more people actively involved in volunteering and caring for treasured places in their neighbourhood. “This Heritage Lottery Grant is fantas- tic news. We have over 30 organisations

Email: [email protected] ENVIRONMENT 7 Colour in the long grey days Winter can be depressing with its succession of dull days. The sudden exhilaration of autumn and its splurge of yellow and red foliage is over and now the leaves lie brown rotting on the ground. It’s no wonder we import holly into our homes at Christmas - the trees’ ever-shiny leaves of dark green and just-ripened red berries are a celebra- tion that life goes on. Even a deep snowfall or rime-frost, despite the traffic chaos ensuing, brightens up the days when the sun appears and everywhere becomes a glisten- Yellow Brain ing wonderland of light. jelly-like clusters with the macabre name of Yellow Brain. While nature in most part has gone to sleep, You can bring colour to your garden at this time there is still some colour to be found in the countryside. of year too, not only by planting shrubs like dogwood Winter is the best time for dogwood, when its blood-red and spindle, but also by providing wild bird seed. The

Spindle display of colours by our native British birds rivals any former’s name comes from the usefulness of its hard tropical country - from the subtle orange-red of the rob- wood for making spindles, skewers, needles, and, in in, the more purple-red of the chaffinch, the aptly named medieval times, cattle goads, from which it got an old greenfinch, and the sky-blue and pale yellow blue-tit, to country name of “gatter” from Anglo-Saxon gad “goad”. the gaudy goldfinch - bright scarlet and yellow contrast- It was also famed for its high-quality charcoal, for which ing with patches of white and black and olive wings - and it is still used today. “Dogwood” comes from the Old the noble bullfinch, crimson and grey with a black cap. English dag or “skewer” (our word “dagger” has the same There is a whole artist’s palette here to feast our eyes upon. origin), because its wood had similar properties to that of This is the time of the year when flocks of water- spindle and was used for the same purposes. birds of all kinds come to our inland lakes and reservoirs. When passing dogwood scrub do halt a while to Take a short trip to College Lake, Weston Turville Reser-  voir, or the Tring Reservoirs near Wilstone for a chance to   Dogwood   stems still hold some of the last autumn leaves that keep   their crimson. You may not want a picnic at Prestwood Picnic Site at this time of year (although with today’s All aspects of tree work undertaken All aspects of tree work undertaken unpredictable seasons, who knows?) but a brisk walk up its slick slope will lead you through plenty of dogwood Hedges maintained Hedges maintained thickets. 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It is caused by a tiny No need to mope through the dark days: wrap up warm fly called Craneiobia corni, which lays eggs in a young leaf and see what surprising colour can be found to cheer you that irritate the plant, inducing it to lay down tough tis- up in our countryside. sues enclosing the emerging grub, which is prevented in- vading further but also supplied with plenty of nutritious plant tissue to munch on. A lot of insects causes galls on We apologise to Mr Ross Pusey and his different plants and the surprising thing is that the galls family for the distress caused by the all look quite different, so you can identify the insect from error in Issue 46 page 7. We stated that the form of the gall. Another common gall that is con- ‘The land upstream from Boug’s Meadow to spicuous in winter is the common bedeguar gall which forms on roses in hedgerows (and at Prestwood Picnic the Black Horse ballooning field is owned by the County Council and is public land’ Green Hairstreak Butterfly Site) - the large red shaggy pom-poms are easily seen. Our toadstools, like our plants, also have their It is not public land as it is leased up from its chrysalis in May to lay eggs on the dogwood, main season in autumn and by midwinter have large- on which its caterpillars will feed for a month or so be- ly disappeared, apart from the tough corky brackets on and being farmed. fore coming to ground and forming the next generation trees and stumps, but a few buck the trend. The bright red of pupae. This insect spends ten months of the year in the suspended animation of pupation, but it is as an airborne adult that we know it: the flash of iridescent emerald of its underwings, alternating with its sooty-brown upper   wings, is one of the best sights in spring. By the end of June it is gone.   Also to be found on a winter walk at Prestwood Picnic Site is another shrub, spindle, which keeps its berries   for a long time, an unmistakable garish combination of bright pink and orange - the shiny orange seeds peeking out from the split pink skin. The farmer John Garner All aspects of tree work undertaken All aspects of tree work undertaken at Andlows Farm has planted much spindle, too, in the Hedges maintained Hedges maintained hedge that borders the bridleway from Prestwood along Fully qualified—Fully insured Fully qualified—Fully insured the top of Angling Spring Wood to Great Missenden, Scarlet Elfcup another exhilarating walk, although the track can Localget ScarletAuthority Elfcup Approved and the : Freesimilar Estimates orange-red Orange-peel Local Authority Approved : Free Estimates very muddy. Spindle supports many insects, especially Fungus are Firewoodmost likely For to Sale be seen in winter, both Firewood For Sale sawflies, moths (like the Spindle Ermine) and the Holly cup-shaped, the former on rotting wood, the latter on Tel: 01296 330501 Direct: 07763 073663 Tel: 01296 330501 Direct: 07763 073663 Blue butterfly. bare soil or in grass. It is startling to come across these 94 Tring Road, Wendover, HP22 6NX 94 Tring Road, Wendover, HP22 6NX Incidentally, both spindle and dogwood were when everything else around is brown and dank. And well-known to the old woodworkers of our area. The look at dead branches still on a tree for bright yellow 8 HEALTH & WELLBEING HP16 - The Source December 2016 / January 2017 Secretary of State promises rural pharmacies will be safeguarded Secretary of State give to my constituents today that no pharmacies will close that are more than a mile from any other pharmacy? Will he make sure that he takes into account the implications for Local people have lobbied GPs’ workloads when look- are protecting all pharma- Cheryl Gillan MP over the ing at pharmacies?” cies that are a mile or more threat to the future of local Support in the House from any other pharmacy. In pharmacies from changes to The Secretary of State for that sense, we are absolutely Hidden dangers for pets Government policy. Health, Jeremy Hunt, re- determined to protect provi- Ms Gillan raised the issue in plied: “[First, the people of Plants that we see everyday and food that tentially pancreatitis in pets. Since most sion for her constituents and the House of Commons on Prestwood are lucky to have we humans eat on a daily basis can be po- pets do not possess significant amounts of all our constituents who de- 31 October. She said: “The such an assiduous MP to tentially very dangerous for our pets. Food lactase (the enzyme that breaks down lac- pend on rural pharmacies.” plans to achieve savings campaign for their interests such as chocolate contains a stimulant tose in milk), milk and other dairy-based Chair of the John Hamp- from community pharma- in Parliament today; indeed, called theobromine, which is poisonous products can cause digestive upset. Large den Surgery patients group, cies are causing a great deal my right hon. Friend always to dogs. 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Over the years John has made a huge contribution Tribute to John Skrimshire to village life. Many peo- John Skrimshire and his pitched in to put up the ber of the Parish Council, a ple who have worked with wife Angela started 50 Christmas trees, Crown member of the Rotary. He him will remember him as years of married life in House garage turned into a worked with Abbeyfield, always cheerful, a realist Church Street, Great Mis- workshop, a hive of activi- fought hard on the HS2 yet an optimist, honest and senden and then lived at ty full of laughter, fir trees front and most recently wise with a huge integrity Crown House on the High and coloured light bulbs. was a founder member in everything he did. He Street for 44 years. John Health and Safety was a of the Great Missenden bore his illness with great loved Great Missenden - thing of the future as hours Village Association and a dignity and grace and was the village and its people were spent precariously up member of the Revitalisa- extremely touched by the - and he always tried his ladders fixing trees and on tion Committee. In spite generosity of friends who best for the local commu- windy nights tying them of his illness and up to came to visit and pick him nity. In the early years he down and replacing faulty his death, he continued to up to go to meetings when was heavily involved with bulbs. monitor planning applica- he could no longer drive the Chamber of Trade. In John was at various times tions affecting the village himself. the days when everyone a school governor, a mem- on behalf of GMVA. John’s career was with the GLC, and then with law firms DJ Freeman, Ols- Walled Garden Update wang, and Tucker Turner, where he was a highly re- Rob Thomas would like spected property consul- to thank all those who re- tant. sponded to the appeal for He is survived by his wife help. John Skrimshire Angela, their two children The walled garden will be Andrew and Jo, and three taking part in two Christ- 29 October 1941 - 7 November, 2016 grandchildren. mas fairs: on 3rd De- cember at Seeleys House Beaconsfield, and 11th December at Missenden Abbey. Christmas pots and baskets are also available As reported on the front ty Council, is setting at the Garden at Missen- page of the last issue, the out on a new journey of den Abbey and they are walled garden at Missen- independence. taking orders for Christ- den Abbey, a sheltered The social enterprise group mas wreaths. Please con- work scheme for adults has produced the first draft tact Anna Kwaskowska on with learning and mental of a business proposal and 01494 864439 for more de- health issues previous- is in the process of consol- tails and to place an order. ly run by Bucks Coun- idating the plan. Manager The future of the phone box 4th Floor Monument TE, 11 – 13 Great Public phone boxes are under attack. BT Tower Street, London EC3R 5AQ. You acknowledge that “For some people, have until the end of the year. If you know who don’t have any kind of phone of their of any 999 calls made from any of these own, phone boxes are a lifeline. For others, phones, do use that fact as it would hugely they’re useful if they find that their mobile strengthen the case for keeping them. phone isn’t working. Our research shows that over 33% of adults use phone boxes from time to time, while 7% use them reg- ularly.” But they are planning to close 7 of them in HP16. For some of these proposed closures there may be a case. Two have not been used in the last year, one has only been used once, and two only four times each. However, the one in Ballinger Road, South Heath was used 20 times, in an area where mo- bile reception may be poor, and you might 01494 868699 think this one worth fighting for. The same might be said of the Crocketts Lane box – 7 calls. There should be notices on the affected boxes, but the best way to respond is by email at [email protected]. Alternatively write to BT Payphones, pp 10 CHURCH & CHARITY HP16 - The Source December 2016 / January 2017

Reverse Advent Calendar for Food Bank Local Potter Row resident cy food and support to lo- of foodbanks, supported Agnieszka Lukasiewicz is cal people who are referred by The Trussell Trust, their promoting a great Christ- to them in crisis. As part passion is to combat poverty mas idea. It aims to bring of a nationwide network and hunger across the UK. the true meaning of Christ- mas into the practical realm of many for whom giving to the needy is re- mote, and Christmas trans- CHRISTMAS TIME! formed from ‘giving to get- CELEBRATE DIFFERENTLY THIS YEAR! ting’. There are local people Reverse Advent Calendar who find themselves in Marie Smith raised nearly £2000 for MacMillan Cancer Care In December, think about neighbours who are less fortunate than almost ‘Dickensian’ need, you, add one item to a basket or a box each day and before usually through changes Christmas donate the contents to Chiltern Food Bank. MacMillan’s local Brave Shaver of circumstance, and the When Prestwood resident Marie Smith’s hair loss is nothing. As I say to my friends Chiltern Food Bank has niece came to her on 15 July to break the going bald does not bother me! Please do- been running since 2011 news of having breast cancer, Marie says nate!”. Through Marie’s brave shave she to help. Last year they were that ‘gutted’ did not come close to describ- had aimed to raise £500 but she exceeded called on for over 2600 ing it! The previous day she had buried her that by an amazing amount, with a total of three day emergency food Dad’s ashes who passed away with lung £1948. We congratulate Marie, and agree packs. Although it is locat- cancer. She lost her dearest sister-in-law with her that MacMillan is a wonderful ed in Chesham, The Chil- Sue in 1999, as well as losing several mem- charity to support. Marie said, “Thank you tern Food Bank, serves the Chiltern Food Bank, bers of her family to the dreaded C word. so much to everyone who came and sup- crisis needs of many in the 71 Broadway, Chesham, HP5 1BX She had had enough! It was time to Brave ported me and those that gave so gener- HP16 area. Their ethos is Open Tue, Wed, Fri 10 : 30 - 12 : 30 the Shave for the MacMillan Cancer Sup- ously, so I have far exceeded what I wanted that they don’t think any- If your box contains Christmas crackers, Christmas pudding, mince port. She said, “My little contribution of to raise. So let’s find that cure!” one in the community pies etc. bring your box before 15th December 2016. should have to face going With Best Christmas wishes from: hungry. That is why they provide three days’ nutri- One World Aid charity tionally balanced emergen- loaded a container to go to Nigeria linking up with Bishop Duke in Abuja and the north of Nigeria. This will further develop the hospital in Abuja and help One World Aid (OWA), set up a computer centre a charity started by Prest- for vocational training. wood business man, Pe- The charity is very excited ter Wallin and Matthew and keen to expand now, Afolabi from London, has so it can help more needy recently been given full people. Recently, through charity status. The charity’s a concert given by local One World Aid container with hospital prime objective is to help choir, The Gathering Sing- equipment for Africa the poorest people in the ers, at St Peter’s and St Paul’s isation Men in Sheds. If world, those who lack the church, £1,100 was raised you would like to donate or basic necessities such as towards two projects; one assist practically, sorting and food, clothing, education, in conjunction with the packaging items, donating housing, a job or medi- Institute of Physics, to help items or helping towards cal care. OWA now have improve physics education shipping costs, please a storage facility in Ayles- in Uganda and the other to contact Peter by email: bury and have recently support Aylesbury organ- [email protected] Rennie Grove Light up a Life

On Tuesday 22 November Gathering Singers choir, Finity hosted the Rennie who also performed ‘The were lit. These lights will CHRISTMAS CHEER… Grove Hospice Care Light Prayer’. The light is pro- remain on until Christ- CHRISTMAS BEER! up a Life event for the lo- duced by each candle that mas, as a reminder of the ENJOY LOCALLY MADE REAL ALE AT HOME cal area. Light up a Life is was lit for a loved one, and event and the great work a special opportunity for then outside the lights on that Rennie Grove and EXTENSIVE RANGE OF ALES AND CONTAINER OPTIONS FROM 500ML TO 72 PINTS friends and families to the tree on Wycombe Road Finity do locally. GREAT SELECTION OF GIFTS come together and reflect on the memories of loved ones who are no longer with us, and this year many (see the photograph above) came to the Prestwood Vil- lage Hall to remember. The simple programme includ- ed poems, a short reflec- VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION LATE OPENING UNTIL 7PM tion from Rennie Grove, WWW.MALTTHEBREWERY.CO.UK 19TH - 24TH DECEMBER and carols supported by the

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Development Plan for ex-‘Tesco Land’ There is a thin strip of land good news, however lo- One of Great Missend- running between the sta- cal residents remain con- en’s charms is the glimpse tion car park and Great cerned about access and of surrounding country- Missenden High Street parking. It is planned that- side through gaps and known locally as ‘the Te- vehicles would enter the lanes on the High Street. sco Land’. Last year Tesco development through Mis- Aware of this, the develop- sold the land to London senden Mews (adjacent to ers plan a new Green to be developers PGMI, and on Focus Hairdressers) and seen from the lane at the 21 October there was a leave through the lane be- Red Lion. From the sur- presentation at the Baptist tween the Red Lion and rounding hills, the village Church on the company’s Jeremy Swan estate agents. seems to nestle in the val- plans to develop the site. The concern centresley, and the Village Design Plans are for 47 new homes around the narrowness of Statement seeks to protect Judge, Katy Brill, Roger Brill, Chris Timotheou (Managing Director Tim’s Dairy- sponsored our category) ranging from 1 bed flats to the lane and the limited ac- this through suggesting 4 bedroom houses includ- cess onto the High Street, that ridge heights are kept Peterley Manor Farm Shop celebrate ing the conversion of the potentially putting at risk to a minimum. 1st and 2nd floors of the children on their way to Great Missenden res- Peterley Manor Farm was bacon sandwiches. The supported the farm over old Red Lion to 4 residen- school, as well as adding to ident Anne commented, surprised and delighted Brill family were, as usual thirty plus years and tial units. congestion at peak times. “It is disappointing that this Autumn to be short rushing around like head- made the true family The development of this Parking for only just over we have another piece- listed for the Berkshire less chickens, and managed business possible. The site in the heart of Great one place per house has meal development. How and Buckinghamshire Life but a few hurried words whole team has worked Missenden can be seen as currently been allowed. much better for the village Magazine “Farm Shop with the judge between exceptionally hard to get to it would have been if some of the Year” 2016. Three juggling pancakes and this point and can be proud accommodation could nominees were shortlist- harvesting pumpkins! of their achievement! have been reached with ed, after which a judge It was Thursday 20 The Wild Strawberry neighbouring landown- stepped in, visiting the October when the Brill Café is remaining open ers so that access was via finalists to make their de- family swapped their wel- until Sunday 18 December the station roundabout or cision. The judge visited lies for black tie and trun- this year so follow the scent south onto Twitchell Road. Peterley on a sunny Sun- dled off to Windsor Race- of mulled wine down the That way, vehicles could day autumnal morning, the course for the glitzy award Christmas tree path and have been kept off the Farm Shop was buzzing ceremony. pop in before they close High Street and the three and customers were queu- They are really grate- their doors for the winter lanes would have been for ing down the yurt path to ful to the ever faithful break. pedestrians only boosting order their full english and customers who have www.peterleymanorfarm.co.uk footfall in the High Street.” The Old Red Lion on Great Missenden High Street

this area. Innovative use Kingshill Cars expands of new technology for car sharing or setting up routes Thinking twice about the tion for sharing a cab, and to complement the buses AMERSHAM CHIROPRACTIC price of a taxi? Willing to Tour tickets for scheduled could bring many benefits: share a cab for a regular cars on set routes round economic, environmental visit to Peterley Farm Shop the villages. With the new and social. Anna is ask- You’re in safe hands or back from the pub? Fan- software, customers will ing the community – res- cy a shopping trip to Great be kept up to date through idents, pubs, restaurants, Free spine/joint health check Missenden but don’t want text or email notifications doctors, dentists, clubs and the hassle of parking? and will be able to access societies - to make sug- Back and leg pain Kingshill Cars at Great forums on the website to Member of the British gestions, to give her their Chiropractic Association Missenden station is ex- discuss their transport wishlist for Transport for Neck and shoulder pain panding its services with needs. Owner Anna Brazil Great Missenden. Please Registered with the Sciatica the introduction of new has high hopes of the sys- General Chiropractic go to: http://kingshillcars. Council software that will make it tem, ‘We will listen to any co.uk/ Headaches etc better connected with its suggestions and try and Incidentally, Kingshill Acupuncture customers. The company build routes that really help Cars is now an access point has already introduced with very reasonable fares’. for UPS and DPD parcels Podiatrist/Chiropodist two schemes: Share-a-fare Traffic congestion and and an Amazon pick up Private car park in which you get a reduc- parking is a real issue in point. Sports massage Christmas at MALT don’t even have to decide which one not to have! Medical insurance welcome It’s been a busy few months over at Malt The Brewery Shop and Tasting Bar Open Mon-Fri 9.00am-7.00pm Sat 9.00am-1.00pm The Brewery. Anyone who has visited with be open every day until 7pm in the their brewery shop recently will no doubt Christmas week - 19th - 24th December 01494 434366 have witnessed the amassing of barrels - allowing you extra time to pick up a lo- 18 Woodside Road, Amersham HP6 6AJ and bottles that’s been taking place in the cally made gift for friends or family or to [email protected] brewery hall in preparation for Christmas. simply stock up for yourself! www.amershamchiropractic.co.uk Team Malt are proud to still hand bot- The brewery will also be repeating the tle all their ales, giving you the real ale in carol singing evening which proved so a bottle experience and a truly local prod- popular last year. It is being planned for uct. It also means you get a great choice, Thursday 15 December. Please check their currently there are 9 ales available and website nearer the time. Michael B Gould BSc DC FRCC(Ortho.) CCEP & Associates with their great ‘Pick & Mix’ offer you www.maltthebrewery.co.uk 12 EVENTS HP16 - The Source December 2016 / January 2017

Rotary Club of Great Missenden Christmas Trees at St Peter and St Paul Christmas float schedule Once again St Peter & St days and visitors on Sunday Paul will be starting to afternoon will be entertained Great Missenden Rotary Club, with help celebrate Christmas with its by children from Jordan Ju- from other local organisations and charities, intends to Christmas Tree Festival. On nior Strings. cover the routes on the dates starting at 5.30pm mentioned but could Saturday and Sunday 3rd and Included in the trees is be subject to change. They can only complete the routes with sufficient 4th December the Church volunteers and subject to there being no seriously inclement weather. one with all the gifts that Friday 09 – SOUTH HEATH will be filled with trees dec- members of the Church have Sibley’s Rise, Kings Lane, Lappetts Lane, Ballinger Road, Marriotts Avenue orated by members of local donated to residents of the Monday 12 – LITTLE KINGSHILL churches and the commu- Old Tea Warehouse in High Hare Lane, New Road, Nags Head Lane, Wychwood Rise, Windsor Lane, nity. Santa will be there for Wycombe which provides res- Reyners Green, Longfield, Hare Lane children of all ages and there idential facilities for the home- Tuesday 13 – GREAT KINGSHILL is a craft stall with decora- less. The picture shows Santa is Limmers Mead, Pipers Lane, Cockpit Road, Oak View, Lime Tree Close, tions and presents. Cream with this tree and the gifts. Cockpit Close, Heath End Road, St Margaret’s Grove, Heath End Close, Stag Teas will be served on both Lane, Common Road Wednesday 14 – PRESTWOOD Chequers Lane, Moat Lane, Pankridge Drive, High Street, Martins End Prestwood Lane, Upper Hollis, Broomfield Hill, Broomfield Close, Firs Rise Thursday 15 – HYDE HEATH Lunch Club Prestwood and Great King- Brays Lane, Brays Green Lane, Brays Meadow, Brays Green Lane, Walnut Christmas shill Age Concern Lun- Way, Westfield, Harvest Bank – Walnut Way Friday 16 – GREAT MISSENDEN cheon Club arrange a very High Street, Church Street, Abbey Walk, Whitefield Lane, Misbourne delightful and welcoming Drive, Hobbshill Road, Trafford Close, Walnut Close, High Street lunch on Tuesdays (except Church Monday 19 – PRESTWOOD the first Tuesday of the Honor End Lane, Honorwood Close, Greenlands Lane, Kiln Road, Moat Lane, Month) at Prestwood Vil- Chequers Lane, High Street, Maybush Close, Peters Close, Rosetree Close lage Hall, from 12.45 pm for Tuesday 20 – PRESTWOOD 1.00 pm for about an hour or so. The lunch costs £4.00 Events Clarendon Road, Wycombe Road, Idaho Park, Sixty Acres Road, Hildreth Road Groom Road, Dresser Road, Lodge Lane, Wren Road, Peppard Meadow, for a two course meal with Saturday 24 December - Christmas Eve Greenside, Strawberry Close, Stevens Close, Lodge Lane. tea/coffee and transport can Children’s Nativity Service 3pm. Little Kingshill Baptist Friday 23 – PRESTWOOD be arranged. Would you Church. Salmons Lane, New Road, Green Lane, Nairdwood Lane, Lodge Lane, like to join us for a friend- Christmas Eve Crib Service 4.30pm St Peter and St Paul Stocklands Way, Coulson Close ly lunch? For further infor- Church, Great Missenden Saturday 24 - PRESTWOOD mation please contact Joan Midnight Mass 11pm St Peter and St Paul Church, Great Giles Gate, Clare Road, Orchard Lane, Grimms Dyke, Honor Road, Palmer on 01494 863982 Missenden Fairacres, Wrights Lane Tuesdays: Christingle 3pm St Mary’s Ballinger. Static Sites Children’s Christingle and Crib Service 3pm Holy Saturday 03 December: 13 Dec 2016 Park Parade, Hazlemere - 9am to 1pm 10 / 17 / 24 / 31/ Jan 2017 Trinity Church Prestwood.. For free tickets call: 01494 Saturday 10 December: Chequers Parade, Prestwood, 10am to 1pm 863805,e-mail: [email protected] Saturday 17 December 14 / 21 / 28 / Feb 2017 – Great Missenden - 10am to 1pm Sunday 27 November Children’s Christingle and Crib Service 4.30pm Holy Advent Carol Service 6pm St Peter and St Paul Church, Trinity Church Prestwood. For free tickets See above. Great Missenden Crib Service 4.30pm St Peter and St Paul Church, Great Saturday 3 December Missenden Christmas Tree Festival 10am-5pm Family Mass 4.30pm The Immaculate Heart of Mary Sunday 4 December 1130-5pm Christmas Tree Festival Church, Great Missenden Decorated trees, Xmas market and Santa’s Grotto St Peter and St Paul Church, Great Missenden Carols by Candlelight. 6pm Little Kingshill Baptist Church Friday 9 December Celebrate Christmas! Traditional carols and readings in Children’s Christingle and Crib Service. 6 pm Holy support of Lighthouse 7.30pm Great Missenden, St Peter Trinity Church Prestwood.. No tickets required—just and St Paul Church, Great Missenden (see page 4 and 13) turn up! CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET Christmas Carols 9.30pm The Immaculate Heart of Saturday 10 December Mary Church, Great Missenden. Great Missenden Choral Society Concert 7.30pm St Peter and St Paul Church, Great Missenden Mass at night 10pm The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Great Missenden. Tuesday 13 December Gateway School Christmas Concert 7pm St Peter and St Midnight Service 10pm St Mary’s Ballinger. Paul Church, Great Missenden Midnight Mass 11pm Holy Trinity Church Prestwood. Thursday 15 December Midnight Mass 11pm St Peter and St Paul Church, Great Toddler Thursday’s Christmas Praise! 9.30am Holy Trini- Missenden ty Church Prestwood. Midnight Communion 11.30pm.Little Kingshill Baptist Friday 16 December Church Great Missenden School Christmas Concert 2pm St Peter Great Missenden Baptist Church 11.30pm Come and and St Paul Church, Great Missenden welcome in Christmas Day at our Midnight Service. Saturday 17 December Prestwood Christmas Carol Service. Come and sing your Christmas Day - Sunday 25 December. favourite carols, with mince pies and mulled wine after- Communion (spoken service) 8am St Peter and St Paul wards. 4.30pm Holy Trinity Church Prestwood. Church, Great Missenden Sunday 18 December All Age Celebration Communion 10am St Peter and St Parish Eucharist and Nativity Play. 9.30am Holy Trinity Paul Church, Great Missenden Church Prestwood. Family Eucharist for Christmas. 9.30am Holy Trinity Christmas Carol Service for all the family. 3pm Prestwood Church Prestwood

Methodist church. Joint service – Prestwood Methodist Christmas Praise. 9.30am Little Kingshill Baptist Church Church with The King’s Church Prestwood.. All welcome. SUNDAY 11TH DECEMBER Tea and mince pies to follow. Christmas Day Service 10am Prestwood Methodist Church A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by candlelight 6pm OPEN FROM 11AM TO 4PM AT MISSENDEN ABBEY St Peter and St Paul Church, Great Missenden Christmas Day Celebration. 10am Great Missenden Baptist Church Christmas Carol Service 3pm Great Missenden Baptist Church. A service for all the family especially the younger Christmas Day Service for all the family 10am. King’s CHRISTMAS MARKET STALLS members. Tea, mince pie and refreshments afterwards Church, Prestwood, Prestwood Village Hall. All welcome FESTIVE FOOD & DRINK Great Hampden Christmas Carol Service. Beautiful All Age Celebration Communion 10am St Peter and St Christmas music and carols from the Hampden Quartet Paul Church, Great Missenden FUN ACTIVTIES FOR KIDS and guest musicians. 6pm St Mary Magdalene, Great Hampden. Christmas Day Mass 11am The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Great Missenden. A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by candlelight. 6pm St Peter and St Paul Church, Great Missenden. Sunday 15 January Taize Prayer and Music 6pm St Peter and St Paul Carols by Candlelight. 6pm.Little Kingshill Baptist Church, Great Missenden Church. Sunday 22 January Great Missenden | Bucks | HP16 0BD | t: 01494 866811 Friday 23 December Choral Evensong 6pm St Peter and St Paul Church, Carol Service 6pm Little Hampden Church. Great Missenden Email: [email protected] EVENTS 13 HP16 events

Friday 2 December. (Sat 10 Dec contd.) Christmas Day Sunday 15 January Saturday 18 February (Tuesdays contd.) New Tricks – a lunch club for those A Great and Mighty Wonder will be Taize Prayer and Music St Peter & St Blue Door Cinema. The Secret Bridge Group. Fortnightly, Prest- who would like good company, good performed by Great Missenden Sunday 25 December Paul Church, Great Missenden. 6pm Life Of Pets (U) 3pm The Lady In wood Village Hall 2pm – 4pm. food and a welcome. 11.30 – Great Choral Society. Great Missenden Churches Together Christmas lunch The Van, 8pm (See also Saturday 8 Details 01494 863084. Missenden Baptist Church Parish Church. 7.30 pm. Tickets £14 2016 email maryspooner127@hot- Tuesday 17 January December) Great Missenden Evening WI. De- Wednesdays 01494 813715 for more information adult, £7 students. mail.com or phone 01494 862431 Prestwood baby & toddler group. 9.45 See www.gmcsonline.co.uk mentia Friends. Oldham Hall Church Tuesday 21 February Pot Luck Lunch in Holy Trinity New Year’s Eve Street Great Missenden. 7.45pm. New Great Missenden Evening WI. - 11.15am. Prestwood Village Hall. Church Hall Prestwood at 1.15pm Sunday 11 December members always welcome. Details Bagels and Bacon. (See Tues 17 Jan) Bible Study and Prayer. Fellowship Bring a donation of food and £2 for Christmas Tea Party. Transport Sunday 31 December 01494 862000 Room, Baptist Church, Great Missen- church funds available. All welcome-no charge. New Year’s Eve Barn Dance with Wednesday 22 February Wednesday 18 January Prestwood Friendship Club. Rev. den. Term time 10 -11.30am. There is Little Kingshill Combined School Prestwood Village Hall. 2pm - 4pm. The Wick Trimmers. (See p4) a warm welcome for everyone. Organised by The King’s Church Prestwood Village Hall. 8.30pm. New Great Missenden WEA course. Ruth Boughton, selection of instru- Christmas Fayre. 5.30-8pm at the Bounce & Rhyme-Songs & Move- school Prestwood in association with PACT. Tickets: Adults £22.50, un- Art Nouveau. 2 - 4pm, 6 sessions. ments, and musical memories. To book your place please contact der 16s £15 F amily ticket £50 (See Tuesday 10 January) (See Wed 14 Dec) ment for babies and pre-school Saturday 3 December Philippa Wallin 01494 866439 (2adult+3under16). Price includes children. Great Missenden library Coffee morning. Lee Common Chequers Folk (See Wednesday 21 Wednesday 1 March 10.30 to 11am. Free supper and bubbly at midnight. December) Methodist Church 10.30 - 12 noon Great Missenden Trefoil Guild Carol Prestwood Afternoon WI. Great Tickets from Costcutter, Prestwood British Parks with Mr Rabbitts. The Immaculate Heart of Mary Prestwood Junior School Christmas Service. Holy Trinity Church, Prest- and Samways, Great Missenden. Sunday 22 January Church, Mass at 9.30am followed by Bazaar. 12-3pm wood. 3pm. Light refreshments. All Choral Evensong St Peter and St Prestwood Village Hall 2.15pm. Wednesday 4 January Details 01494 862156 coffee at approx. 10am. The Spirit of Christmas on welcome. Donations in aid of Make- Paul Church, Great Missenden 6pm A-Wish children’s charity. Prestwood Afternoon WI. The Saturday 4 March Great Missenden Bridge Club every Chequers Parade - charity event and Alphabet Quiz (See Wed 7 Dec) Light switch on, organised by Prest- Wednesday 25 January Coffee morning. Lee Common Wednesday. 7.30pm. Memorial wood Events Group (PEG) 5-6pm Monday 12 December Prestwood Friendship Club. Lynne Methodist Church 10.30 - 12 noon Hall. Secretary 01494 712826 POD group (activities for the over Friday 6 January Roper, soloist. Musical afternoon. Christmas Tree Festival St Peter 50s) 2.30 - 4pm. Prestwood Village Pot Luck Lunch at 1.15pm in Holy (See Wednesday 14 December) Friends of Gt Missenden Parish All Voices Aloud Singing Group. and St Paul Church. 10am-5pm Hall. Transport available. All Trinity Church Hall (See Frid 2 Dec) Church Concert of light-hearted (Term Time) Great Missenden Baptist Tuesday 31 January (See p12) welcome-no charge. Contact: Colin Saturday 7 January harp music, followed by tea. Church 7.30pm. Details Helen 01494 Sunday 4 December Veysey 0788 4176201 New Great Missenden WEA course. Oldham Hall. 2.30pm 715336. www.allvoicesaloud.com Charity Christmas Tree Collection. The History, Art & Architecture of Christmas Tree Festival Christmas trees collected in Little & Tuesday 13 December Paris & Berlin. 2 - 4pm, 7 sessions. WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY The Missendens Badminton Club 11.30 – 5pm (See Sat 3 Dec & p12) Great Kingshill and parts of Prest- (See Tues 10 Jan) Prestwood Evening WI. Speaker Cal- weekly during term time. 8 - 10pm Monday 5 December ly Foster Seasons Greetings. Guests wood. Details: Jan Lowe AND MONTHLY EVENTS 01494 890675 Wednesday 1 February Sundays social badminton. Prestwood Junior Prestwood Methodist Church and new members very welcome. School. Details Mike 01494 865325. Ladies Monday Club. December in Prestwood Village Hall. 7.45pm. Prestwood Afternoon WI. Our Card making group 3.30pm. All wel- Europe, John Deakin. Main Hall, Coffee morning Lee Common Birthday meeting with Mr Peacock, come. Details Alison 01494 866909 Contact Chris Plested 01494 890202 Methodist Church 10.30 - 12 noon Thursdays Prestwood Methodist Church. magician. (See Wed 7 Dec) Mondays 7.45pm. visitors £2.50 Toddler Thursdays, Holy Trinity Great Missenden Evening WI. Monday 9 January Friday 3 February Day time Book Group. Meets monthly. Church, Prestwood (Term time) 9.30- Wednesday 7 December Christmas Meeting. Speaker mr Prestwood Methodist Church Pot Luck Lunch at 1.15pm in Holy Details Fran Foot 01494 863413 11.30am. Drop-In for carers and 0-5s. Prestwood Afternoon WI. Plants for Clive Peacock, just a bit of fun. Ladies Monday Club. Bring & Share Trinity Church Hall (See Fri 2 Dec) www.htprestwood.org.uk/toddlers a Winter garden, Edwin Rye. Oldham Hall Church Street Great New Year Supper (See Mon 3 Dec) Dolce Vita ladies singing group. Prestwood Village Hall 2.15pm. Missenden. 7.45pm. New members Saturday 4 February Weekly 2-3pm. Oldham Hall, Great Weekly lunch club in the Baptist Hall Details 01494 862156 always receive a warm welcome. POD group (activities for the over Coffee morning Lee Common Missenden, Details: 0777 370 4233 Great Missenden for over 55’s. Details 01494 862000 50s) (See Monday 12 December) Methodist Church 10.30 - 12 noon Details Jenny Hesketh 01494 864432 Thursday 8 December [email protected] Little Kingshill WI. Seasons Greet- Wednesday 14 December Tuesday 10 January Sunday 5 February Voice Band dynamic children’s sing- Whist, every Thursday. Cost £2.50 ings by Ms Cally Foster. Little King- Coffee and Cake at Little Kingshill New Great Missenden WEA course Cafe Service. Informal gathering ing group for ages 7 to 13. Weekly 1.15pm at Prestwood Village Hall. shill Village Hall. 2pm. Visitors and Baptist Church. 9 – 11 am History: Exploring Ramesside - multi-media presentation with 5-6pm Misbourne School, Great New members are most welcome. Egypt. 10 weeks. 10.30 - 12.30pm. brunch. King’s Church Prestwood. Missenden, Details: 0777 370 4233 Lucy Clark Scottish Country Club Details. Mrs Margaret Emery Prestwood Friendship Club. Prest- Great Missenden Baptist Church Prestwood Village Hall. 10.30 - [email protected] meets every Thursday evening. Old- 01494 863859. wood Junior School Choir, and Ralph, Hall. Booking/Information 11.45am. All welcome. Contact ham Hall, Great Missenden. Details the reading therapy dog with Mrs www.wea.org.uk Tel: 01494 863721 Colin Veysey 0788 4176201 Chess Group meets on 2nd Monday Liz Mitchell 07947 000368 Prestwood Gardening Society. An- Donaghue. . 2 – 3.15 pm. Prestwood in month at 7.30pm. All welcome, www.lucyclark.org.uk nual General Meeting, followed by Methodist church. No charge, but Prestwood Evening WI. Chinese Monday 6 February no charge. Contact Mukhit 07450 My Life as a Bird Vet, Alan Jones. donations accepted. All welcome Cookery demonstration, Sandra Prestwood Methodist Church Ladies 670399 for details and venue. Adults Pilates at Sprinters Leisure Prestwood Village Hall. 8 pm. Con- Webb. (See Tuesday 13 December) Monday Club. At Home with Mary Centre Prestwood, HP16 9QY on Ann & Dizzy’ (a look at the life of Tuesdays Thursdays at 4.15 - 5.15pm.: Contact tact Jacky Harding 01494 863067 Village Carol Party organised by Beginners yoga for the over 60’s at Prestwood WI and Prestwood Eve- Wednesday 11 January the Disraeli household at Hughen- Matt on 07771 566038 for more infor- Blue Door Cinema Coffee and cake. Little Kingshill den Manor) by Daphne Thompson Oldham Hall, Church Street, Great mation. The Nutcracker – live screening ning WI. Prestwood Village Hall. Missenden, HP16 0AZ on Tuesdays 7.30pm. Tickets £4. 01494 863810, Baptist Church. 9am – 1pm All (See Mon 3 Dec) from The Royal Opera House. 8pm. Welcome. at 10.30 - 11.45am. Contact Kirsty Fridays £10. Tickets from Samways. Details proceeds to Parkinsons UK. Tuesday 7 February McCoubrey on 07801 594519 for Link4Growth 1st Friday of the & tickets www.bluedoorcinema.org Saturday 17 December Prestwood Friendship Club. Lisa Prestwood Forget-Me-Not Club information. month. Networking those wanting Friday 9 December Kennett from Bucks Vision. (See for over the 60’s. Meet at 2.15pm to build community. Free entry. Blue Door Cinema. Frozen – Sing- Prestwood Village Hall to enjoy a Village Coffee Morning at the Memorial Celebrate Christmas concert (See Along Edition (PG) 3pm. Bad Santa Wednesday 14 December) Hall, Great Missenden 10am - 12 Missenden Abbey drop in for coffee page 4) presented by The Gath- sociable afternoon tea with enter- noon. Everyone welcome. Details between 10-11.30am. (15) 8pm. (See also Sat 8 December) Thursday 12 January tainment. Chris Davy 01494 865682 See http://link4growth.biz ering Singers and The Friends of Prestwood Gardening Society. A Jennifer King 01494 865271. Heatherton Choir at St Peter & St Wednesday 21 December. Year on the Farm, Virginia Dera- Wednesday 8 February Paul Church, Great Missenden. Knitting & crochet group. 82, Clare Great Missenden Library Little Kingshill Village Society dour of Wren Davis Ltd. Prestwood Prestwood Friendship Club. Emily Road, Prestwood. 2pm. All welcome - Opening hours Tuesday, Wednes- 7.30pm. Tickets from Samways, Carols at the Full Moon from 7pm Village Hall. 8pm. Contact Jacky Toettcher - Amersham Museum: Toys Great Missenden & Costcutters, from beginners to experts. No charge. day 9.30am -5pm; Friday 9.30am in aid of the Rennie Grove Hospice Harding 01494 863067 from the past. (See Wed 14 Dec) Details Fran Foot 01494 863413. – 6pm; Saturday 9.30am -1pm; Prestwood. Adults £8, Concessions Care. Mulled wine and Mince pies. £5 & Children (under 12) £2 Little Kingshill WI. Ms Deborah Thursday 9 February Over 50s Leisure Group. Great Mis- Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Prestwood Gardening Society. The Public holidays – closed Saturday 10 December Chequers Folk Christmas Special. Brady. A Female in Fleet Street . senden Memorial Hall. 10 - 11.45am. Little Kingshill Village Hall. 2pm. Ridgeway – Europe’s Oldest Road, Details Jean Walwark 01494 863113. For information about library events ‘Open House’ at Abbeyfield House, Live folk music at The Chequers Tree John Tyler. (See Thurs 12 Jan) Link Road, Great Missenden. 10am- with The Wick Trimmers & guest Visitors and New members are most Simply Walk. Meet at Great Missend- including Chatterbooks for 8-12 year 12noon. Refreshments and stalls. musicians. 8pm. Free entry. Details welcome. Details. Mrs Margaret Little Kingshill WI. Mr Jeff Rozelaar. en Memorial Hall. 10am. Free. Details olds and adult reading groups please Details 01494 865026 Philippa Wallin 01494 866439 Emery Bagels and Bacon (see Thurs 12 Jan) 01494 475367. www.buckscc.gov.uk/ ask at the Library. 01494 863859. environment/rights-of-way/explor- Mobile library Monday 13 February ing-the-countryside/simply-walk/ POD group (activities for the over Prestwood. Alternate Wednesdays. 50s) (See Monday 12 December) Fit Over 50 Exercise to Music. Great Prestwood Village Hall 2.45 - 3.45pm Missenden Memorial Hall 12 noon The Lee. Monthly on Fridays. Tuesday 14 February - 1pm. Details Elaine 07939520207 Village Hall, 9.45 - 10.05 am JOIN US FOR A Prestwood Evening WI. Love of email [email protected] Swan Bottom. Monthly on Fridays, Africa with award winning Wildlife Old Swan PH 10.15 - 10.35 am Prestwood and Great Kingshill Age Photographer Tom Way. (See Tues For information phone 0845 2303232. 13 Dec) Concern Luncheon Club. Prestwood Village Hall. 1pm (Not 1st Tuesday www.buckscc.gov.uk/leisure-and-cul- N ture/libraries/mobile-library-time- AG C L MI PIN Wednesday 15 February of the month). Details Joan Palmer M I A Chequers Folk (See Wed 21 Dec) 01494 863982. tables/ Sat 3 December Tues 27 December Mucky HRI A Ready steady Revolting Recipes! Minpins and monsters C STM S Events at Tues 6 and 13 December. Wed 28 December. Chiddlers’ hour Buckswashling printed bags The Roald Dahl Sat 10 December. Thurs 29 December. Chocolate decorating Little Billy’s bird houses Magical workshops, trails and storytelling this Christmas Museum and Story Sun 11 December. Frid 30 December. Centre Miniature Minpin finger Gruncher masks Pop into the Shop for some gloriumptious gifts! puppets Sat 31 December. Crackling The Museum, Shop and Café Twit are Sat 17 December. New Year party open 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday Discover Dahl’s archives and 11am to 5pm Saturday and Sun- Sun 18 December. Phizz-whiz The Roald Dahl Museum and Story day. plus Buckinghamshire half-term zing Christmas extravaganza Centre, 81 - 83 High Street, Great and bank holiday Mondays. Thurs 22 December. Mini Missenden, Bucks, HP16 0AL Great Missenden HP16 0AL 01494 892192 roalddahl.com/museum More information about activities, Minpin storybooks Registered charity number 1085853 including times and charges can be Frid 23 December. SHOP AND CAFÉ OPEN TO ALL, YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MUSEUM TICKET HOLDER TO VISIT. found on the museum website A company limited by guarantee Crodscolloping Christmas cup number 4178505 www.roalddahlmuseum.org. decorating 14 PUZZLES HP16 - The Source December 2016 / January 2017

Across Down 1. It fits on a wheel in this ancient Medi- 1. Novice to be found among society rook- SOURCE CROSSWORD NO. 47 terranean port (4) ies (4) 3. Frankly, between ourselves, he and she 2. Rolls back the rise of Boys’ Brigade in “Loony Runes” by Dialogos take time to get rid of weight (8, 3 words) the area near London (4) Dialogos considers that it is a shame that we no longer use the old Anglo-Saxon runes, 6. Eric with small company confounded 3. Among Cockneys a lot listen for the as these could save a lot of space (handy when texting). Each rune corresponds to a Roman orator (6) total annual output of a single person (7) 11. Without written music, eg sideburns? 4. First and twelfth Greek letters are archaic, letter representing a word. In this crossword, wherever these words occur (as part of (5, 2 words) getting up is a very painful experience (6) an answer) they are replaced by the appropriate rune. 12. Took a meal after relaxation - say it 5. Mother should take one in for personal For those who have again? (7) prestige (4) 14. Tree in a bit of emergency - in flames (5) 7. I see chou melting: you need an old forgotten their runes, 16. Getting on very well is like this: reck- refrigerator (8, 2 words) Dialogos has supplied the lessly ruin shoe of European (11, 3 words) 8. Sort of fiction suitable for Catholic and following list, all of which 18. British are without thunder god of Scan- Church of England (7) are used in the crossword. dinavia (North) - it bears bitter fruit (10) 9. Like skating in summer? (5, 2 words) 20. He looks after the lowing herd - TLC 10. Reputedly best for burning: so hoard if meant a reassembly (9) we shiver (11, 2 words) 21. Sound of sheep in graveyard trees (4) 13. For run around French states that’s 22. Rockin’ Dundee day: the “twang’s the coming up: vehicle with rear door (9, 2 thang” for him (9, 2 words) words) 24. Murmur softly “What a surprise!” (3) 15. Pyracantha tree and French hooter (9) 26. Place of spiritual retreat in India as 17. I clean, d’you hear? Nonsense! (7) harm’s remedied (6) 19. Require report with angular joints (5) 28. It’s soft when boiled and thrown at 20. Former PM resident in Prestwood has newly-weds (4) almost finished in Cyprus getting a showy 30. With facility for music that’s not fully orchid (8) developed: Kitt, maybe (6) 22. Unknown quantity: ship hydrant hid- 31. 20’s endless charges return outside den in short county (9, 2 words) (prefix) (3) 23. It’s scarcity that makes costly thorium (6) 32. Lively (that includes me), like venison 25. Standing water cut off from river form- kept a good while (5) ing round depression to fill a cow and a 33. “Doing Mount Hal” is popular with short keg (9, 2 words) tourists in Northumbria (8) 27. Scandinavian knotted-pile rug in one 36. Head’s unbowed, partly visible in three Norway flats (3) through the waterfall’s spray (6) 29. Twice-nightly shows: company led by 37. Not a bit safe, volatile kites fear to Queen Boudicca (5) burst into flame (8, 2 words) 32. Cell involved in repro: you find me in 40. When to do the laundry used to be pub at Bryant’s Bottom (6) heavy-duty, yes? (7) 34. What mush to dissolve with nothing in: 41. Seek glade originally, find shore of it’s to gargle with (9) fresh water (9, 2 words) 35. A boy has lied atrociously (7) 42. You shouldn’t look in its mouth or fights 36. One French date occurs in for example could break out before the end (9, 2 words) a part of every week (6) 43. Maybe Dior make socks for you ulti- 38. You sound pleasant, girl (6) mately to wear (12, 2 words) 39. Fellow to remain in disguise: he may be 47. I halt tentatively, and western tourists found on a red engine (7) THEME:______often stay here (8) 44. Vegetable’s all right for an Egyptian god (4) When sending completed entries for crossword 46 please enter your name and address here: 50. Name of woman who wrote “Ulysses” (5) 45. Flood survivor loses husband: 1969 51. It’s alright if second place drops to film’s ex-Blue Peter man (6) ______third, bearing lots of trees (4) 46. Olympic cycling champion gets prac- ______52. Ammonite in the past (present notes tice in twice - bingo! (12) destroyed) (12, 2 words) 48. Shine a lot? Storm could produce this send entries to : HP16- THE SOURCE 6 CHEQUERS LANE, PRESTWOOD. HP169DW 53. Sort of police squad that tries to keep falling ice-ball (9) a firm grip on things (4) 49. Gardner perhaps coming up or down SOLUTION TO SOURCE CROSSWORD NO. 46 54. Taking nothing away, who liberated laun- (3) dered money from groom’s family? (11) 50. Drive in TWOC car: kangaroo, free 55. Injured hero’s employment: place in a gear’s second to bottom (7) new home (7) 52. Treacherous people: nasty pressmen 56. He’s a speaker, otherwise known for using money to gain time (8) his plays and poems (11) 54. To this, or not, that is the question, as 57. At heart, it’s simple as you please! (4) 56 said (2) Where & What is this in the Parish? All vulnerable and dealer is In the lovely Chiltern North. A recent hand from autumn something green has sprung up, the Children in Need Charity mysteriously What can evening at the club. With the it be, where is it and same hands being played at where from? Send in other clubs throughout your ideas to the editor! the country on the same evening, it is known as a In Issue 46 we asked In days of old when knights up Nags Head Lane and past wood Lane and eventually ar- Simultaneous Pairs event or where and what this were bold, there lived one Sir the Manor he will be looking rived at the Chequers, which ‘Sim Pairs’ for short. might be. Thank you Peter Ley who was always at to his right and we shall attack was the only other building for this response: war with Sir Huge of Little him from the woods on the of note in the village. North opens 3 Diamonds(pre-emptive). What does South bid? The ‘A Knight’s Tale’ Missenden. “I hear Sir Huge left. Victory will be ours!” So when Sir Peter got fed majority bid 3 No trumps and made 12 or 13 tricks. South looks too Sir Loin of Stirrett. is riding up the lane. I think And so they did, and the lit- up with waiting and went strong, particularly holding AK of the opened suit. He should try Gerber or Blackwood to check on the remaining Aces & Kings and Great Burger of he’s looking for a fight!” tle hideaway is there for all to for a pint, he found Sir Huge should then find the slam in six Diamonds. Prestwood. quoth Sir Peter, in his study see today, now reconstructed had bought all the locals in Peterley Manor. in art deco form by the water a beer and was explaining Six No trumps looks a little dodgy with the Spade situation, partic- He called his trusty squire board. However the story has that he never went “past the ularly if East has overcalled a Spade. and said, “Go forth and get another strange twist in the wood” on his way. So Past- The top score on this hand, at the club was 6 Diamonds making the builder. We must quickly tale – Sir Huge, not being the wood became the name of 13 tricks. If east does not lead out the Ace of Spades – 13 tricks are build a small hideaway in the brightest knight in shining ar- the village, which, of course, always there woods opposite the Manor. mour, got lost on the way and we now know as Prestwood. For more info: on Gt. Missenden Bridge Club Then when Sir Huge comes turned right early at Naird- Ed. Now I never knew that! Tel 01494 712826 or email [email protected] Email: [email protected] YOUTH SOURCE 15 The Source Youth The Source YouthIllustration by Tim Stringer Europe, we’re coming! Contribute to the Youth You saw it here first! Pages!

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So you may remember some When I was on my trip, I wrote EMAIL: issues ago, that we featured an a blog about what I learned and hp16thesource@ article by Anna Mason which really enjoyed writing it! yahoo.co.uk was taken from her travel blog about visiting Europe just as the What was your special moment refugee crisis had started. Well, on the Interrail trip? it seems that other news agen- In Paris, our first stop, a local BREXIT Well, it’s fair to say it’s been a bit of year... So we decided to cies are following the lead of the showed us the city and told us a TRUMP create a big wordsearch commemorating it. It’s possibly the Source Youth and also picked up lot about their history. I did not OBAMA most difficult wordsearch you’ve ever done. There is no prize. on her blog. They liked it so much realize that Paris had been so REMAIN It’s 2016... But we did put in some positive words just to remind that they interviewed her for an destroyed during World War II! In ELECTION everyone it’s not all bad. There were the Obama and Joe article! some buildings you can even see DAVID BOWIE Biden memes for example. Those were good. bullet holes. In almost every city HILLARY M U H A M M E D A L I Z Y R R E M S C I P M Y L O we visited, we have seen places CLINTON So Anna - what happened? P R O T E S T A D N A S U O H T O W T H U M O U R I’VE BEEN FEATURED! A lady where the Second World War FARAGE EUROPE X C F L E O N A R D C O H E N A B O X S E T R I O from Deutsche Welle found my is still visible. In architecture, on VOTE T V A V P R E S T W O O D N M N E Q U A L I T Y B memorials or the former Jewish blog and interviewed me about HYPERNORMALISATION E U R O P E Q G N E E T X I S D W E A K N O W H R the idea of the EU giving free ghetto. This was an interesting VICTORIA WOOD R T A T Y U I O H O P E O Y O J L H A D D L A O R interrail passes to young people discovery for me: all of Europe TERRY WOGAN R P G E A S D O F B R E X I T G H J K L A Z X N C when they turn 18. Deutsche was affected by the war - and not LEONARD COHEN Y P E A C E C D W A I L K C R E M A I N V L H E O Welle is a massive broadcasting just the main countries, as I had PRINCE W E S I T S L N I M C E I H U T O N I C I E I Y H platform in Germany that reaches learned at school. PLEASE O P E T H H I L L A R Y T R M A T E V E D R Y G T over 118 million people worldwide WRITE G H I N G W N O R K S O T I P L E A S E B U T O K FOR weekly! Would more young people feel A I N F A I T H T H E E E S E L E C T I O N N D M THE like a Europe trip if the Interrail N A T O A S O T H S I W N T T O L I L O W R I T E SOURCE ticket was free? Q W E P R I N C E L A F S M R T Y N V E I F U H M And so with the help of Google ROALD DAHL F A C T L R A C H O C O L A T E I O P A E O S E E Translate, we’ve taken the trouble I think it is a great idea to give GREAT MISSENDEN of reproducing Anna’s interview young people the opportunity to PRESTWOOD V I C T O R I A W O O D D S F G H J S O U R C E S here! travel through Europe. Before my NATO N I C E V P G R E A T M I S S E N D E N K L Z X C interrail trip I just felt like a British ED BALLS V B N N E W S M E D B A L L S F R E E D O M Q W E Deutsche Welle: What makes citizen. Since I have explored HONEY G R T Y T S I N O I T A S I L A M R O N R E P Y H U Interrail so special? Europe now I feel much more like CHRISTMAS A L A N R I C K M A N B E I O R E D L I W E N E G Annalise Mason: With Interrail, a European woman - and I like TWO THOUSAND S O C I A L M E D I A P Q A S D I S S E N D N I K AND I can independently explore the that very much! SIXTEEN BOXSET PROTEST world without being too far away ALAN RICKMAN WONKA HUMOUR Christmas Charity from home. It is great how easy You can read the article in full RIO WISH GENE WILDER BREXIT Kay Sharpington it is to travel between the coun- (and in German) here: MUHAMMED ALI OLYMPICSTRUMP OBAMA is going to be http://www.dw.com/de/eu- SOCIALREMAIN MEDIA tries, to get to know the culture, HOPE selling her wares KINDNESSELECTION history and local specialties. Since ropa-wir-kommen/a-36184594 PEACE DAVID BOWIE around the NICE HILLARY Interrail has been widely used LOVE country at fairs FACT CLINTON by many people already, there is And catch up on Anna’s latest MEMES FARAGE to raise money KITTENS FREEDOMEUROPE also a lot of information available travels on her blog: VOTE for Fibromyalgia CHOCOLATE MERRY HYPERNORMALISATION built from others’ experiences, for http://annalisesadventures.evps. UK. If you fancy EQUALITY GOODVICTORIA WOOD TERRY WOGAN donating look example: accommodation FAITH JOY LEONARD COHEN here: www.fmauk.org recommendations. NEWS 16 YOUTH SOURCE HP16 - The Source December 2016 / January 2017 The Source Youth Let there be (Christmas) Light Christmas 2016 Andrew Bottcher As we draw closer to the Christmas period, more Christmas light events will be happening across the country. Sunday 6th November marked the day that the Oxford Street lights were turned on and I had the pleasure of being the for there evening. The event, which was in aid of the NSPCC was called The Little Stars Campaign. All of the proceeds from the event go to help towards keeping children safe. Volunteers could donate £5 to the charity and for that you could name a star which will be on Oxford Street. Capital FM’s Will Manning and Aimee Vivian hosted the evening with special guests Lord Mayor of Westmin- ster Steve Summers, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan plus The Vamps and Louisa Johnson who performed live. Music DJ and Producer Craig David had the honour to turn on the lights this year. To donate for a star or the charity go to nspcc-little-stars.org.uk to donate.

Photos clockwise from Craig David, London’s Mayor - Sadiq Khan, The Vamps, Capital Radio’s Will Manning and Amiee Vivian and Will Manning talking to the Vamps Illustration by Tim Stringer Having a puppy: The joy and the challenges

Children should be Seen and not Hurt Sam Jones On May the 27th of this year my family and I drove all the way over to a Labrador rehoming centre in Chessington to collect our new dog called Charley. Charley is a cross between a Labrador and a Saint Bernard. He really likes to play and have a cuddle and always en- joys having some company which is okay as long as you haven’t had a long day at work or at college beforehand which was a bit hard to get used to at first but I think we have all gotten used to his excitement as soon we walk through the front door. I The evenings now are dark as the nights, so do make sure love his energy and how excited he gets that you are visible walking in the dark as there’s been about everything, even if it’s just when he reported a few near misses in Prestwood as drivers is about to have breakfast or go for a walk haven’t been able to see students walking home from he almost knocks you over with the amount school or college. of jumping and running around the house To make sure you are seen and not hurt, ensure that you he does, there are times when he can get have some reflective material on your clothes or bag - you bored and start being a bit of a pest but we don’t have to go all-out and dress head to toe in a do our best to make sure he doesn’t bother reflective uniform; just make sure that you enough us (don’t ring up the RSPCA! this doesn’t reflective material on you to catch the headlights of an include violence!) just a simple but firm oncoming car. telling off and he soon understands that you It’s also going to be necessary to carry a torch or use don’t want him pestering you. the torch on your phone which will also indicate to drivers As Christmas approaches I’m really excited that there is someone there. to spend it with him because I don’t know And finally - be aware if you are crossing the road or what he will make of it all. I’m keeping my walking down a blind bend that drivers might not be able fingers crossed that he doesn’t ruin our gifts to see you, so take extra care and pay attention. Listening or eat the turkey!! to music could hide the sound of oncoming traffic.