The FREE Community Newspaper for HP16 Issue 33, February/March 2014

p4 ARTS & COMMUNITY p7 ENVIRONMENT p9 SPORTS & LEISURE p10 CHARITY & CHURCH Credit Union for HP16 M for Money is the credit union to be owned by the members, son Supervisory Committee that surplus made will be split three for this area and was launched at with the purpose of beneficially oversees the activity of the credit ways. Firstly, credit unions must the Chiltern District Council of- serving and helping each other - union. These are also unpaid develop reserves and a percent- fices on Friday 24 January this hence the credit union philoso- volunteers and ordinary mem- age will go into the credit union year. This gives local people access phy of “people helping people”. bers of the credit union. reserves. Secondly, the directors to an alternative to the High Street M for Money Credit Union has a The key activities of the may reinvest in developing the banks. Credit Unions are financial Board of Directors who are un- credit union are to assist mem- credit union, its products and institutions that offer the same paid volunteers elected annually bers to save and to provide a services. Lastly, the remaining products and services as banks but at the Annual General Meeting. range of loans for them. Mem- monies will be returned to savers operate quite differently. The Board monitors the fi- bers savings and loans are cov- as dividends. For information There can only be one credit nances, develops the business ered by loan protection and life and how to join please visit union for any one location. It is a plan and oversees the adminis- savings insurance, so debt always www.mformoneycreditunion.org not-for-profit financial coopera- tration. The Annual General dies with the debtor and is not or phone 020 8756 3866 or M4Money Launch tive, formed by and continuing Meeting also elects a three per- passed on to next of kin. Any email: [email protected] Misbourne Ofsted The Misbourne School’s recent any other secondary school in the September 2013 has become Ofsted inspection has won it the country. Robert Preston, Head- much more demanding and that Since the first issue of HP16 The issue we are moving these pages to accolade of being the most im- teacher, said, ‘This is a proud and is why so many schools are failing Source we have prioritised the need pages 15-16 to make them more ac- proved secondary school in the significant moment for all of to make the benchmark we have to include young people in the com- cessible for this age group. The country. School inspectors us…. We always knew we were achieved …. We are now amongst munity and the paper by giving the Source wants to thank Holly Bur- should give a school half-a-day’s good and Ofsted have confirmed the best and we continue our centre pages a ‘youth flavour’ with a rows for her work as the youth editor. notice, but owing to an Inset day, it. The Ofsted framework since quest to be the very best’. their phone call was too late in youth editor and designer. For this Please let us know your thoughts. the afternoon to be picked up. On the Tuesday morning at 8.00am, four inspectors arrived at the gate, thinking they might be turned away. However, they were HS2 Hybrid Bill welcomed in and continued with Your last chance to protect the Chilterns AONB by petitioning against the bill. their inspection. The results are We need to act now! therefore even more significant, Bucks County Council petitioning advice workshops will be held early evenings of as it was very much how it should Monday 10 March, 6–8.30pm, BCC Offices, Aylesbury HP20 1UY and be, a typical two days at The Mis- Thursday 13 March, 6–8.30pm, Amersham Community Centre, Chiltern Ave. bourne. Maximum 30 participants per workshop. The aim will be to enable effective petitioning. The school achieved ‘good’ Contact Alex Day: 01296 382409 Email: [email protected] status in teaching, behaviour, leadership and management. The Local support also available soon. Inspectors confirmed that The The petitioning period is set immediately after the second reading, which will take place Misbourne has made more no earlier than 28th April 2014. The exact dates will be clarified when these are released. progress in such a short time than Misbourne students and Head celebrate Ofsted success

Deadline for submissions and advertisements for our next edition, issue 34, is Thursday 27 March 2014 2 NEWS & PARISH HP16 – The Source February/March 2014

Watching your waste Please support us by An increase in waste, not to say • The Link Road Car Park in Contents waist, seems almost inevitable in Great Missenden, becoming a member today’s culture. Most recognise • The Full Moon car park in the importance of recycling, but Little Kingshill, of HP16 The Source! and Contacts waste disposal done incorrectly • The High Street car park in can prove costly. This article is a Prestwood, This is community in action. As a member you will have the right brief guide on recycling and waste • Little Kingshill Combined to vote on our proposals and push us in the right direction. News & Parish – pages 2 & 3 disposal in HP16. School, Membership costs just £5. Arts & Community – pages 4 & 5 • The Misbourne School, • Missenden Abbey Confer- I I wish to become a member and enclose a cheque for £5 HS2 & Environment – page 6 ence Centre, payable to HP16 CIC • Great Missenden Combined and / or Environment – page 7 School, I I wish to make a donation to HP16 CIC and enclose a Although for the whole of • Prestwood Junior School and cheque for made payable to HP16 CIC HP16 postcode, waste collection Health & Wellbeing – page 8 • Great Missenden Library. is the responsibility of either When disposing of items Full name: Sport – page 9 Chiltern or Wycombe District such as equipment, tyres, mer- Councils, recycling and waste dis- Address: cury vapour strip lights (includ- Charity & Church – page 10 posal choices begin at home. The ing low wattage domestic ones), two councils played their part Business – page 11 batteries or items made of wood with the introduction of weekly and metal, there are collection Phone number: kerbside recycling and waste col- Easter events plus– page 12 points open for private cars at: lection using plastic wheeled bins Email address: • London Road depot in Amer- (for recycling, garden waste and Events – page 13 sham HP7 9DT general household waste) and Please accept the clearing of your cheque as an Puzzle page – page 14 unwheeled food waste bins. Being • High Heaven at Clay Lane acknowledgment of receipt. Cut out the form and Booker High Wycombe SL7 3DJ predominantly a rural postcode, return with your cheque(s) to Mayertorne Youth – pages 15 & 16 • Rabans Close, Rabans Lane, the secure bins to HP16 was a big Cottage, London Road, Wendover HP22 6QA improvement over the system of Aylesbury HP19 8RS flimsy plastic bags, which were an • Latimer Road, Chesham, Reception desk: Gina Kelland invitation to every neighbour- HP5 1TL [email protected] hood fox in search of a free lunch. Finally, if you need to get rid Chiltern District Council’s Where individual circumstances of an item that might be usable create problems with the kerbside by someone else, take it along to Delivery Development Plan Directors collections, please contact your one of the local charity shops. Sharon Kavanagh (01494 488820), Colin Veysey local District Councillor. Recog- Despite all these opportuni- Document (DDPD) (01494 862257) and Anthony Sykes (01296 nising that kerbside collections ties for disposal and recycling 620830) would like to thank the growing number of are not suitable for everything we there may be some members of Following CDC’s Cabinet meet- Great Missenden Parish the community tempted to ing on 11 February, it has been Council (GMPC) is holding three people who contribute in many different ways to want to dispose of, the councils are maintaining the distributed dump waste rather than recycle confirmed that the public con- public meetings to provide infor- make this enterprise a success. Your time and talents large waste collection points it. That can be both very costly, sultation dates for the DDPD mation on the latest draft and give are very valuable and much appreciated. around the area. These are for and dangerous. Please help to will be from Thursday 20th Feb- you the opportunity to have your plastic, glass, clothing, paper, manage your waste responsibly ruary to Friday 4th April. say and input to the feedback. HP16 The Source shoes and even books, located at: by using the facilities provided. http://www.chiltern.gov.uk/ These are now confirmed as: c/o Anthony Sykes, Mayertorne Cottage article/2803/Delivery-Develop- • Tuesday March 4th – Prest- ment-Plan-Document-DDPD wood Village Hall – 7.30pm Wendover, HP22 6QA In it they declare an interest • Wednesday March 5th – Great Volunteers needed! in what local people think. How- Missenden Small Committee Website: www.hp16.org.uk Great Missenden Parish Council hour and takes place on a week- ever, for example, the SHLAA room, Memorial Centre – Email addresses: is looking for volunteers to help day during the day. The signs are site at The Glebe, Prestwood, for 7.30pm move the new Mobile Vehicle Ac- also swivelled mid-way through 9 dwellings has been upgraded to • Wednesday March 12th – Editorial: [email protected] tivated Signs. (MVAS) the month but this only takes a a “Housing Proposal Site”. The Ballinger Memorial Hall – Advertising: [email protected] There are 4 sites in Prest- short time. Volunteers are espe- area adjacent to Great Missenden 8.00pm Events: [email protected] wood, 5 in Great Missenden and cially needed for the Great Mis- station is for site development To catch up on the history of 1 in South Heath. These signs are senden team – if you are able to and despite many feeling that in- this see http://www.prest- © HP16 CIC. It is our policy to correct any errors in print. If you find an moved each month to a new lo- help please contact Anne Mitchell, vestment in Prestwood Com- woodva.org.uk/update-on- error of fact in these pages please let us know. We will carry any corrections cation by small teams of volun- the parish clerk on 01494 864792 mon would benefit the area, only ddpd/ and the other links or clarifications at the earliest opportunity. While every care has been taken teers. This takes approximately an or email [email protected] Foot/cycle paths are mentioned. mentioned in that article. to ensure that the data in this publication is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. Notice calling meeting of council to pass resolution to oppose HP16 - The Source does not officially endorse any advertising material in- cluded within this publication. However, we are proud to be associated with High Speed Rail (London ± West Midlands) Bill businesses in the HP16 area and hope that you will support them. To protect the rights of authors, we have to state that all rights are reserved. GREAT MISSENDEN PARISH COUNCIL No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval sys- tem, or transmitted in any form – electronic, mechanical, photocopying, HIGH SPEED RAIL (LONDON ± WEST MIDLANDS) BILL recording or otherwise. However, if contacted, we are happy to assist you to obtain the rights to use articles or photographs in non-profit situations or IN PURSUANCE of section 239 of the Local Government Act 1972, NOTICE IS arrange an appropriate payment structure for commercial applications. HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Great Missenden Parish Council will be held at HP16 – The Source is independent and non po- The Memorial Centre, Link Road, Great Missenden on Monday the fourteenth day of litical. We thank all our contributors for their April 2014 at 7.30p.m. in the evening to take into consideration and determine upon the submissions, however, views expressed do not expediency of opposing in Parliament the High Speed Rail (London ± West Midlands) necessarily reflect the views of the editors. Bill deposited in the Session 2013-14 and also for the purpose (if deemed expedient to Registration No. 6338762 oppose such Bill) of passing such resolutions as may be necessary or expedient in This community newspaper is printed on connection with the opposition to such Bill.

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ISSUE 33, February/March 2014 Anne Mitchell - Clerk to Great Missenden Parish Council, Parish Office, Memorial Centre, Link Road, Great Missenden, Bucks. HP16 9AE Email: [email protected] NEWS & PARISH 3

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A fresh coat of paint, QHFNFXWOHWVRUNLGQH\DQGOLYHUQHFNFXWOHWVRUNLGQQH\DQGOLYHU The work in this area started on new flooring and some new fur- Monday 17th February for 6 niture has made the library look :HDOVRVXSSO\PXWWRQZKLFKKDVDVWURQJHUÁDYRXU::HHDOVRVXSSO\PXWWRQZKLLFKKDVDVWURQJHUÁDYRXU weeks. This work will not impact excellent for our celebratory re- DQGLVFXUUHQWO\H[SHULHQFLQJDUHQDLVVDQFHDQGLVFXUUHQWO\H[SHULHQFLQQJDUHQDLVVDQFH the library functions, but the car launch party’. Cycle Chilterns at the Great Hampden Arms For more information contactcontaact Ian & Fiona WallerWaller Community Impact Bucks oil buying 01494 488567 or 07973 676891,676891, or email us on [email protected]@hampdenherdwicks.cco.uk Finding ways to keep fuel costs paid to join the service which The George Barn as low as possible is particularly covers as many oil orders as you important in rural areas, where need during the course of the Local residents Roy and Anne have put it up for sale. It would many households don't have year. Vaughan have written to The be great if Punch were to gift this mains gas. This service negoti- As soon as payment is Source of how the George Barn ancient treasure to the commu- ates cheaper heating oil for peo- arranged and the membership could again play a valuable role in nity and the nation, but if ple in Buckinghamshire and form accepted, orders can be LINGERIE village life. They recall times when not then maybe a community rural Milton Keynes. Currently placed (minimum of 500 litres). young farmers held their meetings pulling together a rescue fund with 170 members, the service In HP16 all orders are placed SWIMWEARSWIMWEAR and their dances there, and tell of would be the best way to protect brings consumers together to through our local coordinator LEISUREWEALEISUREWEARR how The George was a posting this historic asset. make the most of joint buying in Little Hampden. For further FLEURFLEUR (Gt.MISSENDEN)(Gt.MISSENDEN) LTDLTD where inn horses were changed power so that greater savings information on any aspect of can be passed on to customers. the community oil buying serv- 36A HIGH STREET, STREETT,, Gt.MISSENDEN,Gt.MISSENDEN, on the main road to London, as BUCKS HP16 0A0AUU How the service works: An an- ice contact Community Impact the pump in the yard gets its water MAUREENMAUREEN QQUITTNERUITTNER TELEPHONETELEPHONE:: 01494 864900 from an underground river that nual membership fee of £24 is Bucks or call 01844 348832. runs down the back of the prop- erties on that side of the village. Next Bulk Oil Ordering Deadline - Wednesday 26th March 2014. Punch Taverns have cared lit- Monthly bulk oil price for homes in HP16 as of February 2014 :- Price per litre = 53.49p tle for the building, and Council- Average Saving on 1000 litres = £43.10 All prices are exclusive of VAT, currently 5%. lor Seb Berry reports that they Average ppl = 57.8p Highest ppl= 71p Internet price = 54.26ppl

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Prestwood Common will again you there with your picnic! If you host The Big Lunch on Sunday 1 would like to bring a stand or do a shame, and a loss to the com- June 2014. It is a very simple short turn of entertainment, then munity, if the theatre club were idea from the Eden Project in please let us know on 01494 Voice Bucks Youth Choir to fold. New members are Cornwall. The aim is to get as 862257. PEG, who organised the needed, and if any role from many people as possible across highly successful Prestwood Spirit After a brilliant 2014 Pan- the list below is of interest, the whole of the UK to have of Christmas on Saturday 7 De- tomime, Beauty and the Beast, please email info@prest- lunch with their neighbours an- cember, are very grateful to all Choir strikes a note hailed by many to be better woodtheatreclub.com, or con- nually on the first Sunday in those who took part, but particu- than the closest professional tact Jacki Dann 07949022784. June in a simple act of commu- larly Pat Kernan for his excellent, with teenagers Panto production, the Prest- Construction, marketing nity, friendship and fun. and much appreciated, work on wood Theatre Club is seeking and promotions, acting, sound Since starting in 2009, thou- the Prestwood Christmas tree. Buckinghamshire's brand new projects in the future such as help. It has been part of the and lighting, back stage, creat- sands of Big Lunches have taken The next PEG event is a jum- youth choir is appealing for competitions and tours. local community for many ing props and designing sets, place in all types of communities ble sale on Saturday 15 March- sponsorship to help develop it Fiona, an experienced singer years and has provided some sourcing and making cos- across the UK. Last year 3.65 mil- from 2.00 to 4.30pm at the further. who has had a successful oper- wonderful performances, tak- tumes, directing. lion people took to their streets, Prestwood Village Hall to raise After feeling that so much atic career starring in a wide ing its audiences through a For our next production, gardens and community spaces funds towards the Christmas young talent in the county mer- range of roles both in the UK plethora of emotions on what we are seeking a male actor for the fifth annual Big Lunch. event and lights in Prestwood ited a choir of its own, the Voice and Europe, said: "Tim and I could be considered a fantastic *stage age mid to late twenties. After the success of last year’s event this year, 2014. For information Bucks Youth Choir is the brain- have been thrilled by the quality night out at a very reasonable (*Stage age: a person may be organised by the Prestwood Events email Angela Hougham at rober- child of Great Missenden’s opera of the singers in the group, and cost. older in years but look younger, Group, we look forward to seeing [email protected] singer and choir leader, Fiona the speed with which they learn It isn't only the perform- especially on the stage) Firth, and the head of music at and perform music is inspira- ances on offer to the commu- the Royal Grammar School, tional! We are delighted to be nity, but also a club, a place to High Wycombe, Tim Venvell. able to offer them an opportu- meet new people and to get in- The choir, made up of tal- nity to really stretch their volved in the many different ented young singers between the boundaries beyond what has aspects of putting on a show. ages of 15 and 23 from all over previously been on offer to They have members of all the county, gave a sparkling New teenage singers in Bucking- ages and all walks of life, but Year concert on 4th January in hamshire." Susie Cook, 15, who the active membership is dwin- Prestwood Common, Big Lunch 2013 the splendid Warwick Suite at lives in Great Missenden said dling, and it would be a great Bisham Abbey. It was the culmi- "being in the choir is a really ed- nation of three days of intensive ucational experience as it is ex- workshops together, where the cellent for learning about choral young people rehearsed music music in a fun environment Calling local artists with a Christmas and New Year with other singers of a high theme. The next course and con- level." Art in a box cert will be in April and a con- For further information The song ‘Little boxes, little boxes’, was written cert is also planned for August in contact office@voicebucksy- by Pete Seeger’s friend, Malvina Reynolds in 1962 the new archive building at Wad- outhchoir.com, see the Facebook as a protest against bland conformity. One desdon Manor. There are already page or follow them on Twitter Church Street, after a successful inaugural exhibi- plans for many other exciting @VB_YouthChoir tion of Art in a Box in 2011, is now inviting artists, architects, and all of us, to think ‘outside the box’ and create works not merely in a box, but under, over, around, about or from boxes. ‘Boxes speak of opening and closing, revealing and concealing, of surprises and disappointments, treasures and collections, and of intimate spaces. The pieces in this exhibition might speak of these things too, and more. We expect to embrace the cusp where fine art and craft meet, where something new and unforeseeable has emerged - deconstructing and re-assembling the object and its many connotations in two, three, and four dimensions.’ HP16 can look forward to an inspiring exhibition from 3rd May to 28th June 2014 where the works are not ‘all made out of ticky- tacky’, and definitely do not ‘all look just the same’. Showing now in the Gallery Precession is a solo show of drawings and sculpture by Alan Franklin Thurs - Sat, 11am - 4pm until Saturday 8th March. The Artist will be giv- ing a talk in the gallery about his work on Thursday 7th March at 7pm.

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Over here are some highlights from the fallen trees blocking highways on 20% of Prestwood homes now PVA website: a round-the-clock basis, for receiving the emailed monthly Pester Power for Potholes? which we can be grateful. newsletter and numbers grow- Despite the extra funding allo- A Cat 1 pothole? ing steadily, their aim is to reach cated by Bucks County Council If deeper than 40mm (i.e. just at least 50% of village residents. to the pothole problem, the over 1.5 inches or just less than Please put the date in your feedback received by PVA shows the diameter of a golf ball) at any diary and come along to this op- that many remain up-in-arms point and more than 300mm portunity to catch up with your about the state of local roads (just under a foot) long in any one neighbours, your local council- and, indeed, those throughout direction, then the pothole is Cat- lors and groups – displays, raffle, our County. egory 1 and merits urgent atten- Chiltern Society walk from Great Hampden Arms refreshments and entertainment To assist BCC’s Transport for tion. – all to delight you, including the Bucks (TfB), please report pot- The roads are cared for best AGM which they promise to get holes which justify urgent repair. when residents and drivers ‘pester’ through as quickly as possible. This is important because the those who are responsible for their Spring is nearly here Its rationale is to give people cutbacks in TfB office-based and repair. Please report a problem. a forum and a voice through the street-teams means that the re- Whether it’s a Cat 1 pothole, Despite one of the wettest win- den. The walk took them from ment by the Chiltern Society. A blocked drain or gulley or an over- ters many of us can remember, this fine old pub to the John map and detailed route descrip- A Cat 1 pothole hanging hedge, it’s by building up spring is just around the corner. Hampden memorial in Honor tion for this walk from the Great reports on the same issue that TfB To celebrate this the Chiltern So- End Lane and then round in a Hampden Arms, and other local will become aware of urgent main- ciety has organised a new series loop for lunch back at the pub. walks, can be found at tenance problems needing atten- of walks open to everybody in The aim of these new walks is www.chilternsociety.org.uk/free tion. So please call 0845 230 2882 our Area of Outstanding Natural to encourage as many of us as pos- _walk_pdfs.php. or Report A Problem on-line at Beauty. The first of these walks sible to explore the area we live in So get your walking boots http://www.transportforbucks.net happens to be in the HP16 post- on foot and to boost income for out this spring! /BCC-report-a-problem.aspx. code. It was inaugurated on a many of the wonderful pubs we Details of other walks will be See also Prestwood residents’ fine but cold day in January 2014 are blessed with in the Chilterns. published on the Chiltern Society comments at http://www.prest- by 23 walkers who met up at the The editorial team at HP16 The website at http://www.chilternso- woodva.org.uk/fed-up-with- Hampden Arms in Great Hamp- Source support this new develop- ciety.org.uk potholes/ Church Recording Misbourne NAG National Association for Would you be interested in of St Mary’s Edlesborough, in- enters new phase Decorative and Fine Arts Church Recording? After the re- cluding the grave slabs (ledger- working for us locally tirement of several members of stones) in the church. The Misbourne NAG held a suc- Moveable Vehicle Activated The Amersham, Chalfont and The group would welcome cessful open meeting at the end signs which have been installed HP16 resident, Gerald Tomkins Ballinger Church Recording new members at this stage since of November to encourage in various locations in Great has taken up a new hobby and Group, the group decided on a these small church buildings broader involvement with influ- Missenden Parish recently. If is learning how to be a church change of direction and are being recorded are an excellent ential members of the local you would like further informa- recorder. making a brief record of a re- training ground. Basic com- St John the Baptist, community to make the neigh- tion about Community Speed- So what is Church Record- dundant church covered by the puter and e-mail skills are The Lee… local church bourhood a safer and better watch or would like to see such ing? The Victoria and Albert Churches Conservation Trust needed but otherwise it is with valuable heritage place in which to live and work. sessions conducted in your lo- Museum is aware of the vulner- in Buckinghamshire. St Mary largely learning on the job. The It looks forward to developing cality, contact John Cadman as ability of the contents of many Pitstone is a delightful little group meet on the second friendliness and enthusiasm. this in 2014. above. churches to damage and loss church dating back to the 13th Thursday of the month at the For more information, con- The NAG is a meeting point and have sought the assistance century and containing very in- church with a pub lunch break tact Liz Chalmers on 01494 for the Police and the commu- of NADFAS members to pro- teresting features. Once com- in the middle of the session. 726928 or your local Ballinger nity. To find out more, type duce inventories of that her- pleted, later in 2014, the plan The group may be small in DFAS, www.ballingerdfas.org.uk “TVP NAG” into Google and itage before it is too late. includes a similar brief record numbers but we are big on or felicitysykes @btconnect.com follow the links. If, as a member of a local group or as a resident, you have concerns that you would like raised with the Mis- bourne NAG, contact the chair- man John Cadman at [email protected]. com . The NAG continues to be heavily involved with Commu- nity Speedwatch and also the

                       

               

     6 HS2 & TRANSPORT HP16 – The Source February/March 2014 HS2 – here we go again By the time you read this the HS2 panied it was inadequate, in partic- ing HS2 Ltd's engineering officer The new Environmental Phase 1 Hybrid Bill will have been ular because it contained no effec- announced that 800,000 cubic me- Statement consultation was in- lodged in Parliament along with a tive measures for enforcement – tres of spoil is to be dumped on tended to last only 56 days includ- revised Environmental Statement. meaning work could carry on 24/7 fields between South Heath and ing Christmas and the New Year Whether you agree with HS2 or for five years and make the lives of The Lee. He said 'It will be land- (compared to 14 pages for DfT's not, think it's inevitable or beatable, all those near construction areas or scaped and look quite nice.' recent 96 day Consultation on the Environment Statement is of routes an absolute misery. The re- This was too much for Steve tractors speed on public roads). huge concern to us all. sponse for this area prepared by Rodrick of the Chilterns Conserva- The House of Lords ordered that Yes we have been here before. local representatives on behalf of tion Board. He condemned that the consultation should be ex- Last spring there was a Consulta- the Central Chilterns Community proposal and all the others that will tended till 27 February. tion on the Draft Environment Forum ran to 69 pages. do such damage to the Chilterns Currently the best mitigation BallingerBallinger DecorativeDecorative & FineFine AArtsrts SSocietyociety Statement and hundreds of people HS2 Ltd held a final Commu- AONB and called the Community against the devastating effect of came to the HS2 Road Show on a nity Forum in September. It was a Forums a 'charade' and a waste of HS2 on this area is a tunnel LecturesLectures last lastTh Thursdayursday ooffe eachachm omonth.nth. miserable day in May to ask ques- dismal affair. 'Community En- time. Councillor Patricia Birchley through the AONB. The Great 8.00pm8.00pmB Ballingeralllinger MMemorialemorialH Hallall tions and tell HS2 what they gagement' Officer Martin Wells re- supported him, calling for a vote of Missenden Parish Council re- VisitorsVViisitors&N & NewNewM Membersembersw welcome.elcome. thought of it. As far as this area was peatedly refused to answer even the No Confidence in the Community sponse is on the Council's WhyWWhhy nnotott tryry a lelecturecture - £6.00 at att thehedo door.orr.. concerned it was an appalling doc- most general and straight-forward Forum process which was passed website at http://www.great mis- Or cocontact:ntact: [email protected]@btconnect.com ument, riddled with mistakes and questions, saying the answers by acclamation. Black-clad sendenpc.co.uk/. Meanwhile the misrepresentations. The Code of would be in the Environment mourners bore in a coffin marked fight goes on against this unneces- wwww.ballingerdfas.org.ukwwwww..ballingerdfas.org.uk Construction Practice that accom- Statement. At the end of the meet- 'Chilterns AONB'. sary and wasteful project.

MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT – HP16 CIC Registered Company Number: 06338762, ref: page 2 In consideration of subscribing the sum of £5 I request that the Directors of HP16 CIC (“the Company”) register me as a member of the Com- Chilterns tourism company pany. I warrant that I am over 18 years of age and reside in the HP16 area of Buckinghamshire. I understand that by becoming a member of the company I may lose my £5 subscription should the Company become insolvent. I also understand that the only right I attain as a result of membership is to vote at the Annual General Meeting of the Company or such other break market. By supporting the meetings as the Company may from time to time in its discretion call. local visitor economy through Specifically I understand that I have no right to or expectation of the payment of any dividend at any time either now or in the future. its network of over 150 tourism The company has been formed to support community activities and accordingly any profits generated will be used to further support and businesses based in and around develop the operations of the company. I consent to my name being published as a member of the Company. the Chilterns, this organisation is set to continue to build a widely recognised and trusted Chilterns brand. They will achieve this through the contin- ued promotion and increased awareness as a desirable destina- tion to visit, experience and stay and your vital support. Says co-founder and Joinn us in 2014.. director Iain Thomson: “the Chilterns Tourism Network is ideally placed to further develop tourism in the Chilterns, though ...toto celebratecelebrate 50 yearsyears ofof the scale of activity will depend Charlie and the ChocolateChoocolate Factory on the amount of funding we can attract and generate. I am passionate about the Chilterns and know that from a walker’s GreatGreat Missenden HP16 0AL | 0149401494 892192892192 www.visitchilterns.co.uk just keting programme, and officially perspective, they are an unex- www.roalddahlmuseum.orgwwww.roalddahlmuseumm.org gets busier and busier...with launched less than 16 months plored gem, and as an www.roalddahlstore.comwwww.roalddahlstore.coom Google Analytics reporting that ago, the Chilterns Tourism Net- outdoor business based here we over 70% of users are based in work Ltd has now been regis- are determined to promote and London with the rest based lo- tered at Companies House with develop its unique appeal that cally in the Chilterns. Visitors to four founding members as di- fits with our business aims so the website trebled over the fes- rectors. well.” tive season compared to the Tourism already con- Could floods damage HS2? same period last year, with over tributes over £472m per annum On Saturday 15 February, 2014 rail link between London and News Chief Political Correspon- 45,000 users, with events and the to the Chilterns economy, but it Lucy Fisher of The Observer the north should be spent in- dent Norman Smith suggested Market Towns being the most could be much greater given its wrote ‘MPs from all three main stead on railways in the south- that HS2 could be one of the popular pages. many strengths as a visitor desti- parties are now saying that part west.’ In the light of the weather biggest casualties of the floods. Following a successful 18- nation, accessibility and the op- of the £50bn funding earmarked and the damage to infrastruc- Nine cross-party MPs from the month Chilterns tourism mar- portunities to develop the short for the planned HS2 high-speed ture in the South west, BBC South West have signed a letter demanding a 21st Century rail- way for the South West which includes a threat to withdraw support for HS2. Prestwood archive update Conservative former minis- ter Cheryl Gillan, whose Che- For a project as big as the gather- have a well structured and laid relevant to Prestwood from sham and Amersham ing and archiving of the history out blue print to make it easy to 1900-1920, especially from constituency is on the HS2 of Prestwood, it is important to run the site. WW1 please get in touch with route, said: "My priorities would get the strategy right from the Many thanks to all who have Mark Cunnane. You can see the be modernising and making the start. For that reason we are still come forward with photos, text work in progress by searching most of existing transport cor- concentrating on the first period and articles, most of these will for Prestwood archive and then ridors... The popular and brave 1900-1920. If, as hoped, this site be held till work commences on looking in the 1900 section. For thing to do would be to pull is to become a learning tool for the later periods. In the mean further information contact HS2 at this stage and look at re- SW infrastructure – Dawlish future generations, it is vital to time if anyone has any material [email protected] gional transport solutions." Email: [email protected] ENVIRONMENT 7

Polypody Angling Spring Wood: Tree-felling

Hart’s Tongue Our endangered ferns Believe it or not, even after such a long period of The pictures rainy weather, the Chilterns are generally too dry Maidenhair show the species for many ferns to thrive, so there are not the Spleenwort you are most dense green displays that can be seen in Wales or likely to en- South-West England. All over the country much counter. The damage was done in Victorian times by a craze commonest is for collecting ferns, especially those that showed Hart's-tongue, Several people have com- astating, especially in a very wet trict council and its forestry abnormal growth forms. When the Victorians which can also mented on the current spate of period as we have had this win- consultants to draw up a fur- collected, they did not just take a sample or two, grow in soil at the tree-felling on the south side of ter. The main timber removal ther long-term management but could remove whole populations! This has base of a wall and Angling Spring Wood, con- track is deeply rutted and plan. Any local residents who reduced the natural genetic variation amongst is therefore able to cerned for the plants and muddy and crosses several would like to be kept in touch ferns and made them more vulnerable to envi- re-colonise if wildlife there. well-used footpaths, which is a with this should let PN's proj- ronmental threats. cleared from The wood is owned by huge nuisance to walkers. ect leader for the wood, Hilary Particularly challenged are those ferns that brickwork. Wall- Chiltern District Council and Prestwood Nature volunteers Tyrrell, know on tyrrellkhorn- grow naturally on rocks - which in our area gen- rue is the next these operations were advised will be working over the next [email protected]. Anyone con- erally means walls, as the only habitat at all sim- most common, by their forestry consultant, in few months to try to alleviate cerned about anything ilar. All but two of the seven such species in and can be seen accordance with the manage- the effects of this, as well as re- happening in the wood should HP16 are seriously endangered, mainly as a result on some of our churches and more abundantly ment plan approved by the moving some of the holly that contact the CDC officer in of the human predilection for "cleaning up" any on some railway bridges. Black Spleenwort and Forestry Commission. The is prone to spread, eliminating charge, David Stowe, on surface that is encroached by natural vegetation. Maidenhair Spleenwort used to be quite com- purpose is to open up denser alien shrubs like laurel, clearing [email protected]. Traditionally churches have been an excellent mon but are now close to being extinct locally. parts of the wood to light, in- up rubbish, and general small- place to find ferns (especially on damper north- The other three local wall-ferns each grow at only tended ultimately to favour the scale maintenance tasks. facing walls), however, nowadays they are cleaned one site. Polypody grows on one garden wall be- ground flora and wildlife, and No more forestry work is up so often that very few ferns are able to survive side a lane; rusty-back grows on the ha-ha in the also make it more pleasant for planned for this year, although on them. Another major refuge are railway private grounds of Missenden Abbey; and brittle woodland users. there may be some thinning of bridges, and these still provide support for sev- bladder-fern grows on one church. In each case Prestwood Nature volun- larch in the northern part of eral species. Garden walls are rarely given over they have been known at these sites for over 50 teers regularly help maintain the wood next winter. Later to the support of ferns. years and may well have been there for centuries. the woodland, having first got this year Prestwood Nature will If you know of a wall that supports any of involved ten years ago when be sitting down with the dis- these species please let us know - e-mail local residents were worried [email protected]. These little ferns about plans to remove lots of seldom do any damage to a wall, but if a wall mature beech trees. Prestwood needs repair there are ways of doing it that pro- Nature helped to prevent this tect existing fern populations and you can get ad- happening and was involved vice from the above address. with the development of the   new management plan. Under this plan the main elements are  the gradual removal of most of the alien larch trees and thin-     ning out of overcrowded trees to increase light levels to bene- fit wildlife and amenity value. Unfortunately, forestry op- All aspects of tree work undertaken erations involve a certain Hedges maintained amount of machinery, espe- Fully qualified—Fully insured cially to remove the larger logs (which are sold for firewood to Local Authority Approved : Free Estimates help reimburse the cost of op- Firewood For Sale erations). Although the re- moval of scattered trees of poor Tel: 01296 330501 Direct: 07763 073663 Black Spleenwort Wall Rue quality or with signs of disease 94 Tring Road, Wendover, HP22 6NX is ultimately of benefit, the short-term effect can seem dev- 8 HEALTH & WELLBEING HP16 – The Source February/March 2014 Medical Day Unit - patient information WW Day of Prayer 2014 At a recent Neighbourhood How quickly would you be Owing to the limited space it Links Group meeting, Dr Sian seen? is only possible to take one per- Women’s World Day of Prayer is vidual lives and we pray with the Methodist Church at 10.30am on Roberts, the local lead for our In most cases the day following son with you. an international, inter-church or- women of Egypt for peace. Friday 7 March when the speaker local Clinical Commissioning your visit to your GP. The GP There are full disabled facil- ganisation which enables us to We envisage a great wave of will be Mrs Margaret Osbond. All Group drew attention to this may decide you need to go on ities at the unit. hear the voices of women from all prayer, rising with the sun over are welcome. Come and join with new service in which one of the the same day, in which case, the parts of the world; their hopes, the island of Samoa and sweep- people throughout the world in What would you need to bring key resources is a qualified con- GP will arrange your visit. concerns and prayers. This year ing across Asia, Africa, the Mid- this one day of prayer, one day with you? sultant geriatrician. the service has been prepared by dle East, Europe and the when the world prays together for What would happen during • any medication you are taking the women of Egypt and is Americas, coming to rest in peace in the world. your visit to the Medical What is the Medical Day Unit? • please wear comfortable loose entitled ‘Streams in the Desert’ – American Samoa some 36 hours It is a service based at the hospi- Day Unit? fitting clothing and shoes One of the oldest civilisations in later. By then Women’s World tal that provides a full specialist You would be seen by a doctor the world, Egypt has long been Day of Prayer services will have • spectacles, hearing or walk- assessment of your medical con- who will discuss your condition home to Coptic Christians. Since been celebrated in over 170 ing aids that you use dition and any associated prob- and symptoms with you and un- the uprising in 2011 there has been countries. lems you are experiencing and dertake an examination, and • a book to read/ conflict between religious group- Your local service will be held have discussed with your GP. bloods test, x-rays or ECG may additional snacks ings. Political change affects indi- in Prestwood – at Prestwood be needed. Why might you be referred to • No valuables, please. You might also see a nurse the unit? or therapist who would assess How would you get here? Your GP has discussed your how you are managing at home Your GP will ask if you have medical problems with the spe- Creative ways to keep calm and be able to offer help and ad- somebody who is able to take you cialist team here. They have vice. to the unit. It will be signposted agreed that you will benefit from Knitting, card making and walk- that repetitive movements in ani- ing cards together, contact Debbie Tea and coffee is available Medical Day Unit and there are an intensive and urgent review ing. Wellbeing could be described mals enhance the release of sero- Boddy on 01494 263009 or Alison and if the stay is over lunchtime 20 minute drop off spaces avail- that will help them manage your as almost a universal aspiration. tonin, associated with calm good Brackett on 01494 866909. There a snack box is provided. able marked G and H. condition. However, achieving it can be quite spirits. And it’s common sense: we are lots of local walking groups, difficult in the culture of today. In rock babies in cradles and sit in but Prestwood Community Walk- Psychology Today, November 1, rocking chairs because rocking has ing group offers an easy introduc- 2013 Temma Ehrenfeld wrote, a powerful calming effect.’ tion to walking on Sunday ‘Rhythmic repetitive move- Groups that bring people to- afternoons and Thursday morn- ments seem to put us in the pres- gether in a creative way can help. ings once a month. Contact Ken Finity Workshops ent moment, distracting us from This is why The King’s Church Foot on 01494 863413. mulling over the past or fear of the Prestwood has a number of activ- Finity is running a series of six to remove the taboo around dis- • Bereavement future. The relaxation response is ities that give people the opportu- workshops on Monday evenings cussing dying and death. • Final summary session known to bring down blood pres- nity to meet, to walk, talk and be from 7:30pm – 9pm at Prest- The sessions, which have sure, heart rate and help to prevent creative. If you would like to learn wood Village Hall, starting on been put together by Finity with Dr Jo Withers said, ‘We would stress related illnesses. or join a knitting group please Mon 24th February. This new resources from the NHS, Iain be delighted to welcome anyone Research by Dr. Barry Jacobs contact Fran Foot on 01494 local community group, led by Rennie, and national groups to any of the series of workshops. of Princeton University has found 863413. To get involved with mak- Knitters Sheila and Joyce local resident and Wendover GP such as Dying Matters, will We know many people think it is Dr Jo Withers, is inviting anyone cover: ‘ghoulish’ to even consider ‘the to any, or all, of the workshops • Planning (wills, powers of at- end’ but we want to encourage to come and consider topics that torney, advance planning for people to talk about it, so that our will affect us all at some time. health care) focus can be on making the most The aim of Finity is to sup- of living.’ No charge will be made • The process of dying and port and encourage people in the for attending. Also watch out for choices for care area to consider their end of life local events in Dying Matters choices, to make plans and com- • Talking with family and Awareness Week from 12 -18 May municate these to those who sup- friends 2014. The theme is ‘Dying Mat- ters: You only die once’. port them. Essentially, they want • Funerals Contact us if you want any further details, or to let us know that you would like to com.Email [email protected] or [email protected] Tel 01494 866613

Open Space and Recreational Strategy

Chiltern District Council is • community / village halls Town/Parish Councils, sports inviting feedback on the newly • leisure centres/swimming pools clubs, schools and local commu- updated 2014–2017 Open Space • synthetic turf pitches nity groups. Please go to and Recreational Strategy. The • amenity open space (twenty www.chiltern.gov.uk, find Chiltern document’s purpose is to bring hectares and below) Open Space and check the docu- together community organisa- • parks, playing pitches ment, OSS – with Appendices Feb tions and develop a co-ordi- • informal youth / play facilities 14 (either relating to your club fa- nated approach to managing • allotments. cilities or local facilities you know recreational facilities and open CDC says that the refreshed about), feeding back any com- space provision, identifying any strategy has been updated follow- ments as to its accuracy and find- shortfalls. The scope of the ing consultation with key com- ings by Friday 2 May, email to strategy is: munity organisations including [email protected] Email: [email protected] SPORTS & LEISURE 9 I want to play my sport in HP16

This is the first of a series of ar- many teams from under 5s up to Merton Road in Princes Risbor- a club's website and make con- ticles about playing the sport a senior side that plays at a high ough. tact with the people there to see that interests you either in or level. Slightly nearer but not so If you or your children or if they offer appropriate oppor- near the HP16 postcode. For long established is Chesham grandchildren are interested in tunities. All the clubs listed here tennis or cricket, there are exist- Rugby Club who play at the playing rugby as part of a local have websites with good infor- ANOR FAR ing clubs in or near Great Mis- Chiltern Hills Academy in Char- club, the best advice is to look at mation on them. Y M M & RLE SH senden, but what about rugby? tridge Lane, Chesham. TE Fresh fruit & vegetables O Rugby is no longer only for the They also run several PE P Fresh     pressed apple juice | Traditional preserves overmuscled or serious drinkers. women's teams. High Wycombe Boys and girls from 5yrs upward Rugby Club is another long es- Chutneys |     Fresh bread | Hand-made cakes | Local honey can take part in either contact or tablished club with premises on Fresh             cut fl owers | Free-range eggss | Self-serve frozen fruit non-contact versions. But where Kingsmead Road on Wycombe & vegetables | Pastries, pates & ready meals | Cheese can you take them near HP16? Rye. They run mini rugby from            Probably the nearest rugby under 6s up to a good standard       Ham & dry cure bacon | Fresh soup  club with a full range of oppor- at senior level as well as PLANT !         CENTRE Bedding plants | Planted tunities for both junior and sen- women's teams. An altogether    "       baskets & tubs | Shrubs | Heathers | Bulbs ior members is Amersham and more recent club still in Bucks is      Herbaceous plants Chiltern Rugby Club in Weedon Princes Risborough Rugby Club Rugby action Lane in Amersham. They run who play on school pitches in TUES-FRI: 8.30-5.30PM PICK SAT: 8.30AM-5PM SUN: 9-1PM YOUR CLOSED ON MONDAYS Next Season at Calling all runners OWN Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Chil- lous Children’s Charity…….? June to Oct... Great Missenden dren’s Charity is looking for Get in touch with Jude Smart, runners to take part in the Roald Dahl’s Marvellous            British 10k in London later this Children’s Charity     Lawn Tennis Club! year. [email protected] They would also like to office 01494 890 465 After an astonishingly successful Saturday 26th April 2.00 – hear from anyone who may be 81a High Street, year in 2013 with the comple- 4.00 pm and Sunday 11th May taking part in a local run. Great Missenden, Bucks, tion of the new courts and club- 3.00 – 5.00 pm there will be Would you consider raising HP16 0AL house, GMLTC promises an open afternoons to give people a funds for Roald Dahl’s Marvel- www.roalddahlcharity.org action packed season. The three taster of the club, and there will new high-performance all be further details on notices Great Missenden weather courts have proved to around the area soon. be very popular and have in- Tempted to get fit, play ten- Lawn Tennis Club creased the playing hours in the nis and meet friends? Have a winter enormously. The 4 grass look at the club’s website at courts played their best ever last www.gmltc.com for more infor- year and will come into their mation. Coaching in mini ten- own in the summer. GMLTC nis, junior, adult beginners, now has a total of 18 courts, 11 improver's/team tennis, tots ten- all-weather courts (of which 4 nis, cardio tennis and perform- are floodlit), 3 acrylics and 4 ance can all be booked with the grass courts. experienced and qualified club Opportunities abound to coaches. Roald Dahl runners play competitively or to meet Head coach, Luke Du Casse socially in the fabulous new has experience working with be- clubhouse. Monday night is for ginners through to performance ladies, Tuesday night for men, players. Contact Luke on Thursday for mixed and Friday 07505863389. Volunteers needed New 2014 season at GMLTC for juniors, there is something Darren Emery is the Per- Sprinters Leisure Centre in Main areas for volunteers are for everyone, also pot luck din- formance coach, who is great Prestwood is hosting the Sains- Car Park, Marshalls for route Grass courts, new all-weather ners once a month on Mondays, with all ages and abilities. Con- bury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sun- (on grounds on centre), sign and suppers on Thursdays. Par- tact Darren on 07871 493114. courts, state of the art clubhouse, day 23rd March 2014. This will in/registration, hot drinks stall, ents are welcome on a Friday If you would like to join, please be the third time the centre has tidying up after event etc. The plenty of social tennis and weekly

evening for the junior night bar- contact Andrew Smith 01844 hosted this event and last time race will be starting at 11am so club nights becue. 273101 round they had a special VIP volunteers would be needed This is the year to join! guest turn up to run! from about 9am until 2pm ish. The event requires a lot of or- TBC nearer the time. GMTC in action ganising and therefore the need Head Coach ʹ Luke de Casse for volunteers is essential. If any- 07505 863389 one would like to be involved on Membership Contact ʹ Andrew Smith the day please contact Rachael 01844 273101 on [email protected] or Elayne Hughes on [email protected] See www.gmltc.com for further details Any time given to help would be greatly appreciated.

The Source received a letter that may be of interest: Dear Editor, I have been attending Tai Chi classes at Sprinters, Prestwood for a number of years. Tai Chi has changed my life and has, in fact become part of it. It has given me confidence and allowed me to manage several health problems. Our teachers are patient and caring and always mindful of our shortcomings. I have benefited so much from the concern shown and friendships made in each class. I would thoroughly recommend it, both for improving fitness and general health and for social interaction . Jean Jackson 10 CHARITY & CHURCH HP16 – The Source February/March 2014 Christmas trees for Uganda Volunteer driver needed Little Kingshill Baptist Church would like to thank all who sup- once a month ported their annual Christmas Tree collection - despite the very Prestwood Lunch Club provides village and a very worthwhile ex- soggy weather, over £2500 was hot meals for the elderly in the perience. 10 - 12 people from raised for Kakunyu School Prestwood Village Hall every around Prestwood are picked up Uganda and New Leaf (including Tuesday, except the 1st of the in the Age UK mini bus and tu- gift aid and a donation from Bar- month. One of their volunteer ition is provided. The role in- clays Bank). The school was set drivers has had to retire and a re- volves being available from about up in 2005 with a lot of input placement driver is needed for 11.30 am to 3.00 pm on the Tues- from Little Kingshill and is for one Tuesday a month. It is a day you are driving. If you would nursery children and children LK Baptist church tree wonderful way to meet and help like to help please call Alex Eaden collection with special educational needs. some of the elderly people in the on 862525. Thank you. Age UK minibus Help rebuild lives after Prestwood Youth and spinal cord injury Community Action Group Want to eat Fish and Chips, while recipes, invitations and donation from the moment a spinal injury Youth & Community Centre, stead, Sumo wrestling and an in- available to buy. raising money for charity? Hold a envelopes. By inviting 8 friends occurs, and for the rest of their The Common, Nairdwood troduction to short film making. So, if you’re between 13-16 fish and chip supper on Friday and asking them to donate an lives by providing services and Lane, Prestwood HP16 0QF A visit to Thorpe Park in con- years old then do come along 16th May 2014 whilst raising additional £5.00 means you will publications which enable and Prestwood Youth & Com- junction with Action4Youth is and join in. awareness of spinal cord injury raise at least £40.00, although we encourage paralysed people to munity Centre is now open on planned for the Easter school Volunteers to help run ses- and supporting SIA’s vital services. will also give you additional rebuild lives after spinal cord in- Friday evenings from 7.00 to holidays. The young people also sions are also required - particu- In 2014 the Spinal Injuries Associ- fundraising ideas to raise even jury. 9.00pm for young people aged helped with the redecoration of larly sport or art interested ation (SIA) is celebrating its 40th more money for SIA. For more information or re- 13-16 years. Activities over the the main hall in the Community people. Further information from anniversary and so they would The money raised from the quest a fundraising pack call Eliz- last half-term have included a Centre. Currently, admission is David Lyddiatt at david@lyddi- like to double the £12,500 they suppers will help the Spinal In- abeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 visit to Quasar, Hemel Hemp- free with food and tuck items att.plus.com or 01753 887 773. raised last year from the suppers. juries Association offer support or email fundraising@siafishand- SIA will provide a fundraising to individuals who become chips.co.uk or visit www.siafis- pack containing hints and tips, paralysed and their families, handchips.co.uk Prestwood Events Group To help towards the cost of the Christmas lights in Prestwood, PEG will be running a ‘Jumble Sale’ at 2.00-4.30pm on Saturday 15 March at the Prestwood Village Hall. Organised by Angela Hougham, it will be great fun and great value – and it’s all part of recycling! Rotary is not just for Christmas December is the month for The Rotary were read and prizes presented to the nine £313 to Misbourne Expl. Club of Great Missenden to go a ‘ho, ho, children in the three age groups. £156 each to Med Dec Dogs; Pepper; hoing’ when Santa does his rounds in Great Rotarians give in one way or another Prestwood Events; MIND; Missenden, Prestwood and surrounding all year round; supporting the local area; Rainbow Fund; Whizzkidz areas. Many feel that Christmas has really organising events to raise funds for sup- and £200 to Beating Bowel Cancer come when Santa and his helpers arrive on ported charities. And they would like oth- the sledge to hand out sweets and talk to ers to consider joining the Rotary Club of the young people. Whilst, by February, Great Missenden, visit the website at Santa Claus has returned to his homeland, ww.greatmissendenrotary.org.uk . They he leaves a legacy of goodwill demon- meet in Missenden Abbey on Monday strated by the table of donations from the evenings from 7.30 pm and would wel- collections. come the opportunity to show what they On Thursday 13th February prizes do. To express an interest please contact were presented to the winners of the Ro- Mike Rainsford 01494 863911. tary Christmas Story competition in the Distribution of the Rotary Club of Catholic Church, Great Missenden. Stories Great Missenden Christmas float collection:

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Katie Shuster writes: be great if the shops on the high you bought your veg from the By now I’m sure any ‘new year’s street could survive for more greengrocer, you meat from the resolutions’ (or aims, which I than one year? butchers, your bread from the opted for this year) have well If you walk down the high bakery and most importantly and truly gone out of the win- streets these days, they’re a your sweets from the dow. I hear your concern but stream of charity shops. I’m all newsagents. This is probably a fear not for I want to give you a for doing ones bit for charity, bit idealistic but the principle new one. but we need some variety to stands. All it needs is for us to When was the last time you make our towns and villages ap- spend a little more time on our bought something from your pealing. There is a cultural shopping. Talk to the locals. Buy local shops? It’s hard, I know, stigma around too many charity from the locals. when everything you need is shops in one place. We all know Let’s all try to support the now in one place, either in su- that they are appearing because community. Let’s all try to shop permarkets or in shopping cen- the shops aren’t getting enough locally. tres, but think about the benefit business to survive. Let’s make 2014 the year that to the community. Wouldn’t it I yearn for the days when local shops thrive.

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Tuesday 4 March Sunday 30 March Tuesday 15 April Pancake Party Holy Trinity, Prestwood, Parish Eucharist. Holy Trinity Prestwood. Holy Week -Stations of the Cross, walking in Church Hall 6 pm. A chance to feast on tra- 9.30 am. Jesus’ footsteps. Holy Trinity Prestwood, 8 ditional and savoury pancakes pm Mothering Sunday Service led by the Rev Gregory Hargrove. 10.30am. Prestwood Wednesday 5 March Methodist Church Thursday 17 April Mass with the Imposition of Ash. The Im- Maundy Thursday Service. Prestwood maculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Film 4 Lent. The Source. (See Sunday 16 Methodist Church. 7.30pm 12noon. March for details) Maundy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Sup- Ash Wednesday Communion Service. per (with Silent Watch before the Blessed 6.30pm. Prestwood Methodist Church Thursday 3 April Sacrament until 10:00pm). 7:30pm. The Im- Lent Studies Prestwood Methodist Church maculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Ash Wednesday Reflective Service. 8pm. (Details Thursday 6 March) Great Missenden Parish Church Maundy Thursday Service, Sung Eucharist Lent talk -Rev Joanna Gallant Executive Di- & Stripping of the Altars. Holy Trinity Prest- Ash Wednesday service, Holy Trinity, Prest- rector, Pelagos. Holy Trinity, Prestwood (See wood. 8 pm wood 8 pm Thursday 13 March for details) Tenebrae (Service of shadows).Great Mis- Thursday 6 March senden Baptist Church. 8pm. Everyone wel- Friday 4 April come. Lent Studies, The Last Words of Jesus on the Pot Luck Lunch in Holy Trinity Church Cross led by Lay Worker, Mr Afsar Ahmed Maundy Thursday Communion service. Hall.(See Friday 7 March for details) Prestwood Methodist Church. 10.15am. 8pm. Great Missenden Parish Church Friday 7 March Sunday 6 April Friday18 April Pot Luck Lunch in Holy Trinity Church Hall. Parish Eucharist, Holy Trinity Prestwood Good Friday Walk of Witness starting at 1.15pm. Bring a contribution to the lunch 9.30 am 9am. Prestwood Village Hall, ending with and £2 for church funds. All welcome, enjoy Cafe Service Informal gathering, multi- Service at the Immaculate Heart of Mary a three course meal in good company. media presentation with brunch. King's Church 10.30am. Summer seems to beckon. Church Prestwood at Prestwood Village The Seven last Words: Alan Bullard - music Saturday 8 March Hall. 10.30 - 11.45am All welcome. Contact and reflections. 2pm. Great Missenden Prestwood Methodist Church Coffee Morn- Colin Veysey 01494 862257 Parish Church ing in aid of Wycombe Homeless Connec- Film 4 Lent. Volver. . (See Sunday 16 March Good Friday Liturgy 2 pm. Holy Trinity, tion.10.30am – noon. Admission 50p for details) Prestwood Sunday 9 March Good Friday Solemn Liturgy of the Day The Murder of Bob Martinsend Monday 7 to Wednesday 9 (with Veneration of the Cross). 3pm. The Parish Eucharist, Holy Trinity Prestwood Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. 9.30 am April Whodunnit? The Great Missenden Treasure Trail Treehouse - Children’s Christian Holiday Sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation Thursday 13 March Club. Mornings. Little Kingshill School. Or- 4pm-5pm. The Immaculate Heart of Mary ganised by Little Kingshill Baptist Church. Catholic Church. Lent Studies Prestwood Methodist Church For further details contact 01494 890239 or There is a murder mystery to (Details Thursday 6 March) email:[email protected] solve in Great Missenden – Pupils of GM Saturday 19 April Cof E School First of a series of five Lent talks inspired by First Mass of Easter followed by a reception could you be the detective who an icon of the Trinity.Rev Deiniol Heywood, Tuesday 8 April @ Holy Trinity Prestwood. 7.30 pm Rector – Holy Trinity, Batman, there's three Treehouse - Children’s Christian Holiday successfully identifies the culprit of them! A theological introduction. Holy Easter Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection (with Club (See 7 April) and the weapon? Trinity, Prestwood, Church Hall. Coffee First Mass of Easter) followed by Refresh- from 7.45, talk starts at 8pm ments. 8:30pm. The Immaculate Heart of The Treasure Trail has been Wednesday 9 April Mary Catholic Church devised by the children of Great Sunday 16 March Treehouse - Children’s Christian Holiday Parish Eucharist, 9.30 am Club (See 7 April) Sunday 20 April Missenden School in collabora- Easter Sunday Dawn Service beginning on Tea @ 3. Holy Trinity Prestwood Church Friendship Club at Prestwood Methodist tion with “Clued Up” who create Church. Pictures of the Holy Land, Pauline the Buryfield 6am, followed by breakfast in Hall 3 pm church. Great Missenden Parish Church the Treasure Trails available on Stow. 2.15 - 3.15pm. 2 pm tea and biscuits. Film 4 Lent. Of Gods and Men. A chance to Everyone welcome. No charge. Enquiries Holy Communion. 8am. Great Missenden the internet: www.treasure- enjoy a film together - one that gets you 01494 862431 Parish Church thinking. Great Missenden Parish Church. trails.co.uk Oldham Hall. 5pm Easter Sunday Family Service. Holy Trinity There are Treasure Trails all ticed a gap in the market – and a ber on devising the perfect set of Thursday 10 April Prestwood. 9.30 am over the country. Trails for Wen- chance to bring the history and clues guaranteed to bamboozle Monday 17 March Lent Studies Prestwood Methodist Church Join us to celebrate Easter! Great Missenden (Details Thursday 6 March) Baptist Church. 10am dover, Aylesbury, Amersham, character of the village alive. The you – and make you search high Lent Studies Prestwood Methodist Church (Details Thursday 6 March) Lent talk - Rev Teresia Derlen, Associate Family Service. 10am. Great Missenden Priest, Holy Trinity. (See Thursday 13 March Princes Risborough and many Treasure Trail Club (pictured), and low. Lent talk - Anton Machacek, Licensed Lay Parish Church for details ) other local towns already exist, an expert team of puzzle-cre- The Trail takes approximately Minister, Holy Trinity, Prestwood. (See Easter Sunday, All age Service, 10am. . Little Thursday 13 March for details) but Great Missenden School no- ators have worked since Septem- 1 ½ to 2 hours to complete, and Saturday 12 April Kingshill Baptist Church. Tea Walk. Meet at Holy Trinity Prestwood @ Easter Day Worship Service at King's Church will take you to places you have Sunday 23 March Prestwood. 10.30am at Prestwood Village 2pm or join us for tea @ 3.45 never been before around the vil- Parish Eucharist. Holy Trinity Prestwood. Hall. All are welcome. Contact Colin Veysey 9.30 am 01494 862257 lage of Great Missenden. It is like Sunday 13 April Easter Day Service with Holy Communion a game of Cluedo – where discov- Tuesday 25 March Palm Sunday service, Holy Trinity Prest- led by the Rev Jenny Stephens. Prestwood ered words and numbers help Annunciation Service. Holy Trinity Prest- wood, 9.30 am Methodist Church. 10.30am preceded by wood. 8pm Coffee and Hot Cross Buns from 9.30am you to eliminate suspects until Mass with the distribution of Palm Cross followed by Refreshments. 11am. The Im- Easter Sunday Mass (with Children’s you are left with the guilty party – Thursday 27 March maculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Liturgy) followed by Refreshments. 11am. case closed! Lent Studies Prestwood Methodist Church The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic (Details Thursday 6 March) Monday 14 April Church. Along the way you will learn Lent talk - Mary Sharp Holy Trinity, Prest- Holy Week - Service of Healing and Whole- Easter Celebration. 6pm Little Hampden fascinating facts about the vil- wood (See Thursday 13 March for details) ness. Holy Trinity Prestwood, 8 pm Parish Church. lage and its inhabitants, past and present. The Trail is perfect for a family outing and will appeal to all ages. Younger children may A new quarterly need help reading some of the Cannon Moorcrofftt, 20 years of first class tax Café Stop publication serving clues, but all will get excited advice and accountancy services to South Bucks. searching for the clues. For the moment Cafe The Chilterns. The Trail will be launched on Stop has stopped. Sis- Call us to book your free meeting to find out how 31st March, but if you would like ters Bernie Thomas and A magazine themed we can help you safely through the tax mine field. to pre-order your copy, please on healthy and contact the school on 01494 Amanda Miscampbell creative lifestyles, 862310 or by email: office@great- who set up the venture Remember to mention The Source! missendenschool.co.uk want to thank all their with the focus on Trails cost £4.99. All correct customers and assure wellbeing for mind, solutions are entered into a prize them that they are cur- body and spirit. draw to win a cash prize in Sep- tember. If you have never done a rently looking for some- Treasure Trail before, try this one where where they can 01494 793000 SCAN ME – you will be hooked! once again fill the need Tel: 01494 450123 for great coffee, cake email: [email protected] Online and printed magazine Rozalyn Thomson Website: www.cannonmoorcrofftt.co.uk/source and a place to dwell in 3 Manor Courtyard, High Wycombe, Bucks HP13 5RE Head Teacher and Associate the centre of Prestwood. www.dflconnect.co.uk Puzzle-Creator Email: [email protected] EVENTS 13 SourceThe HP16 events For Easter Church events see page 13 Wednesday 12 March Talk, Travel Broadens the Mind: Artists and Sunday 13 April termly subscription. For more information event. For more information contact the Roald Their Travels from Van Eyck to Gauguin. and to register contact [email protected] Dahl Museum and Story Centre Friendship Club at Prestwood Methodist Prestwood Nature Spring Flower walk. 2 - Ballinger Village Hall. 8pm. Admission £6 for or call 0777 370 4233 Registered Charity No. 1085853 A company Friday, 28 February Church. Experiences of a Zoo keeper, Bob 4pm. Park in layby on Rignall Road at Ham- non-members. Membership information Fe- limited by guarantee no. 4178505 Women's World Day of Prayer Bible Study. Davy. 2.15 - 3.15pm. 2 pm tea and biscuits. licity Sykes 01296 620830 felicitysykes@bt- pden Bottom opposite stile into Coach Voice Band dynamic children’s singing group Hedgerow SP847034 Information Great Missenden Baptist Church. 10.30am. Everyone welcome. No charge. Enquiries connect.com www.ballingerdfas.org.uk for ages 7 to 13. 5pm-6pm Misbourne Saturday 1 March. Discover Dahl's archives. [email protected] 01494 Men and women all made very welcome. 01494 862431 School, Great Missenden, meet weekly, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. For 10+ years. 421744 termly subscription. For more information Buckinghamshire Pottery & Sculpture Soci- Little Kingshill WI. Tales from the Kitchen, Free for Museum visitors. Friday 28 March and to register contact [email protected] ety. Speaker, James Ort. Little Kingshill Vil- Mrs Dru Ellis. Little Kingshill Village Hall. Buckinghamshire Pottery & Sculpture Soci- Monday 14 April or call 0777 370 4233 lage Hall. 8pm. Members & non-members 2pm. Phone 01494 866411. Visitors and New ety. Jennifer Lowe, talk and demonstration Sunday 2 March Crodscolloping Chocolate welcome. Admission £5 for non-members. members welcome (See Friday 28 February for details) POD group (activities for the over 50s) Decorating. 11.30am, 1pm, and 2.30pm. For For more information ring Richard Ballan- 2.30pm - 4pm at Prestwood Village Hall. Tuesdays 4+ years. Prestwood Gardening Society. The Time tyne on 01296 738983 Transport available. All welcome-no charge. Village Coffee Morning at the Memorial Hall, Team at Chenies, Mrs Valerie Edwards. Prest- Saturday 29 March Contact: Colin Veysey 01494862257 Great Missenden 10am -12 noon. Everyone Tuesdays 4 March to 1 April. Chiddlers' Hour. wood Village Hall 8pm. Details from Mrs Beatles Tribute Band “The Dung Beatles”. welcome. Details Jennifer King 01494 10am to 11am. For 0-3 years. Saturday 1 March Jacky Harding 01494 863067 Missenden Abbey. Tickets £20 each including Talents & Hobbies Exhibition. Great Mis- Tuesday 15 April 865271. a light finger buffet. In aid of The Thomas Saturday 8 March. Buckswashling Birds. senden Parish Church (St Peter & St Paul) Chiltern Business Club. The Micro Loan Monday 17 March Ball Children’s Cancer Fund. Reservations, Over 50s Leisure Group at Great Missenden Drop in between 11am and 3pm. For all ages. 11am - 4pm. Refreshments available. £2 Foundation, Alan Penson. 7.30pm. Free to Memorial Hall, 10am to 11.45am. Activities Finity workshop (see Monday 3 March for please contact the charity: 01494 890157 Free for Museum visitors. adults, 50p children, at the door. Come with [email protected] Members and £5 for non members. Optional available: short mat bowls, short tennis, your family and friends and have FUN! details) two course dinner at 6.30pm (£20). Missenden petanque and board games. £2.50. New Sunday 9 March Roald Dahl's War. 1pm and Everyone is most welcome! Friends of Great Abbey. Contact Sandra Webb 01494 890980 E- members welcome. Details Jean Walwark 3pm. For 6+ years. Free for Museum visitors. Missenden Parish Church Tuesday 18 March Monday 31 March mail: [email protected] 01494 863113. Finity workshop (see Monday 3 March for Chiltern Business Club. The Princes Trust, Blue Door Cinema (the not-for-profit com- details) Prestwood Village Association (PVA) 1yr cel- First Footers Walk. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March Science Alison Mihail. 7.30pm. Free to Members and munity cinema) presents: ebration and AGM. All welcome. Prestwood month. Great Missenden Memorial Hall to Trail. All day. Free for Museum visitors. £5 for non members. Optional two course Back to the Future (certificate PG) 3pm Village Hall, 7.30pm depart at 10am. Free. Details: Simply Walk on dinner at 6.30pm (£20). Missenden Abbey. Tuesday 1 April (doors open 2.30pm) Children must be ac- 01494 475367 email: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March. Science Contact Sandra Webb 01494 890980 E-mail: Great Missenden Evening W.I. Visit to companied by an adult at the kids' screen- The Prestwood Society Annual General [email protected]. Website: Trail. All day. Free for Museum visitors. [email protected] Burma, Mr & Mrs Ray Bennett. Oldham Hall, ings. All kids screenings are followed by a Meeting. Prestwood Village Hall. 8pm. Every- www.buckscc.gov.uk/rights_of_way one is welcome although only TPS members Great Missenden. 7.45pm. New members are craft / creative activity. Great Missenden Evening W.I. Country like Saturday 29 March. Mother's Day Trail. All can vote at this meeting. always very welcome. Details 01494 862000 Fit Over 50 Exercise to Music. Great Mis- this:-River Thames & The Valley, Mr R day. For all ages. Free for Museum visitors. 2001: A Space Odyssey (certificate U) 8pm senden Memorial Hall 12 noon - 1pm. Bignell. Oldham Hall, Great Missenden. (doors open 7.30pm) Tickets £3 children, £6 Wednesday 16 April Adaptable movements, toning and stretching. adults in advance £3.50 and £6.50 on the 7.45pm. New members are always very wel- Wednesday 2 April Sunday 30 March. Mother's Day orchids. All Live folk music with The Wick Trimmers & £3.50. No need to book. Details: Elaine door. Tickets from Samways newsagent in come. Details 01494 862000 Prestwood Afternoon W.I. Our 90th Birthday day. For all ages. Free for Museum visitors. guest musicians at The Chequers Pub 8pm 07939520207 email Great Missenden a month before each film or party Luncheon.Entertainment TBA. Prest- Free entry. All welcome. [email protected] via http://www.bluedoorcinema.org Tickets Wednesday 19 March wood Village Hall 2.15pm. All welcome. Con- Saturday 5 April. Discover Dahl's archives. purchased online include a small booking fee. tact: Ann Hunt 01494 864370 For Easter Church events see page 13 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. For 10+ years. Live folk music with The Wick Trimmers & Great Missenden Memorial Centre, Link Wednesdays Free for Museum visitors. guest musicians at The Chequers Pub 8pm. Road HP16 9AE. Wine, beer, home-made "Bounce & Rhyme" Songs & Nursery Rhymes Free entry. All welcome. Friday 4 April Tuesday 22 April cakes and savouries available (www.blue- for the under 5’s. Great Missenden library Sunday 6 April. Hello Your Majester. All Link4Growth – Opportunity to build com- Bridge Group, Prestwood Village Hall. (See doorcinema.org) 10.30 to 11am Every week during term time. day.For all ages. Free for Museum visitors. munity together. Meet Coffee Approach, Tuesday 11 March for details) Thursday 20 March Free Great Missenden High Street, 10 – 11.30am Tuesday 8 April. Fizzwinkling Flowers. 10.30 Prestwood Community Walking Group. Sunday 2 March for information tel 01494 862167 or visit Prestwood baby & toddler group meets every am to 11.30am. For 6+ year olds. Walking around Cholesbury including the Wednesday 23 April Family Service, Holy Trinity Prestwood 9.30 website at link4growth.biz/l4g/ Wednesday 9.45 to 11.15am at Prestwood old earthworks (Approx 4 miles). Meet at Friendship Club at Prestwood Methodist am Village Hall. Tuesday 8 April. Revolting Rhymes with 10am at Prestwood Village Hall. Contact: Ken Church. Flower arrangements, Joy Prosser. Saturday 5 April James Carter. 12.30pm and 2pm. For 5+ Prestwood Community Walking Group. Foot 01494 863413 2.15 - 3.15pm. 2 pm tea and biscuits. Every- Want to know more about Christianity? The Prestwood Forget-Me-Not Club for the years. Walking around The Lee and Lee Common one welcome. No charge. Enquiries 01494 Please join us for Bible Study and Prayer. 10 over 60's Spring Sale. This is a new venture 862431 -11.30am every Wednesday during term time (approx 2 miles). Meet at 2pm at Prestwood Friday 21 March Wednesday 9 April. Buzzwangling Egg Boxes. and cream teas will be available. Stalls include in the Fellowship Room at the Baptist Village Hall. Contact: Ken Foot 01494 863413 Chilterns Woodland Project, Woodlands Ar- 10.30am to 11.30am. For 6+ years. Jewellery, Table top sale, Bric-a-brac and Church in Great Missenden. There is a warm chaeology Day. This popular one day course Thursday24 April Home-made cakes. Prestwood Village Hall. welcome for everyone. Monday 3 March will include an illustrated talk, a guided Doors open at 2.00 p.m. Admission 50p. Prestwood Community Walking Group. Wednesday 9 April. Mark Lowery talks pants! The second of 6 weekly workshops by Finity woodland visit to see features found in Pig- Walking in Ashridge though the National New to the area / lonely / need a friend? Cof- 12.30pm and 2.30pm. For 9+ years. a local community group which aims to sup- otts Wood, and a chance to explore the wood. Farmers Market Trust area and the village of Gaddesdon (Ap- fee morning at Damien Hall (IHM),Great port and encourage people in the area to con- 10.30am to 4pm. Venue Pigotts Wood, North prox 5 miles). Meet at 10am at Prestwood Vil- Missenden 10am - 11am. Everyone welcome. Thursday 10 April. Twit Mugs. 11am, 1pm Great Missenden Farmers Market. 9am-2pm sider their end of life choices, to make plans Dean. Cost £35 per person, booking essential. lage Hall. Contact: Ken Foot 01494 863413 and 3pm. For 6+ years. Great Missenden Memorial Hall/Bury Field. The Missendens Badminton Club meets and to communicate their wishes to those Tel. 01844 355503 email Ballinger Decorative and Fine Arts Society. from 8 to 10pm each Wednesday during term Friday 11 April. Bogswizzling Cloth Bags. who support them. Free of charge. Everyone [email protected] Blue Door Cinema presents: The Secret of Talk, King George III, The Most Cultured. time for social badminton, at Prestwood Jun- 11am, 1pm and 3pm. For 6+ years. welcome. 7.30pm – 9pm. Prestwood Village Kells (certificate PG) 3pm (doors open (See Thursday 27 March for details) ior School. Details Mike 01494 865325. Hall. For information and to register, contact: Saturday 22 March 2.30pm): Intouchables (certificate 15) 8pm Email: [email protected] sue.rayns- (doors open 7.30pm). (Additional informa- Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April. Wonder- Chilterns Woodland Project, Woodlands Ar- Friday 25 April Thursdays crump wildlife. All day. For all ages. Free for [email protected] Tel. 01494 866613. Web- chaeology Day (See above) tion see Saturday 1 March) site: www.finity.org.uk Buckinghamshire Pottery & Sculpture Soci- Weekly lunch club in the Baptist Hall Great Museum visitors. WI Produce Stall on Great Missenden Li- ety. AGM, talk and demonstration. (See Fri- Missenden for over 55's. Details Jenny Hes- Prestwood Methodist Church Monday Sunday 6 April brary Forecourt. 10am- 12 noon. Cakes, day 28 February for details) keth 01494 864432 Tuesday 15 April. Swishwiffling Spring Gar- Group. 7.45pm in the church hall. Bagels and Prestwood Community Walking Group. Jams, Marmalade, Chutneys and Plants. dens. 11am, 1pm and 3pm. For 6+ years. Bacon, Jeff Rozelaar. Visitors £2 to include re- Walking through Naphill woods between Whist, every Thursday. Cost £2.50. 1.15pm at freshments Prestwood Nature Wildlife Garden Planning Downley and Naphill (approx 2 miles). Meet Sunday 27 April Prestwood Village Hall. Wednesday 16 April. Buzzwangling Bug Jars. meeting 10:30- 11:30am. To arrange occa- at 2pm at Prestwood Village Hall. Contact: Prestwood Nature Boug’s Meadow Work 10.30am to 11.30am. For 5+ years. Wednesday 5 March sional dates for weeding, tidying and mainte- Ken Foot 01494 863413 party including elder/nettle clearance, gen- Fridays nance. Anyone interested in helping with the eral tidying, enjoying the developing meadow Wednesday 16 April. Telling Tales with San- Prestwood Afternoon W.I.. What does a and stream bed, and the company of other Prestwood Tumblers. A soft play session for dra Agard. 12 noon and 2pm. For 4+ years. deputy Lord Lieutenant do? Mr Collis. Prest- garden, please contact membership@prest- Tuesday 8 April woodnature.org.uk members. 10am – 1pm. Park at the Link toddlers. Every Friday 9.45am to 11.15am at wood Village Hall 2.15pm. All welcome. Con- Bridge Group, Prestwood Village Hall. (See Road car park. Information admin@prest- Prestwood Village Hall. Thursday 17 April. Farmer Boggis' Chicken tact: Ann Hunt 01494 864370 Tuesday 11 March for details) woodnature.org.uk 01494 421744 Farm. 11am, 1pm and 3pm. For 6+ years. Sunday 23 March Story times for under 5’s at Great Missenden Prestwood Evening W.I. Restoration of West- Bi-lingual English-Polish Mass (with Chil- Prestwood Nature Sunday Bird Walk. Meet at Library from 11.30 to 12 noon. Every week Friday 18 April. George's Marvellous Chicken Thursday 6 March minster Abbey, Geoff Roberts. Prestwood Vil- dren’s Liturgy) and blessing of Icon of Pope the Crown in Little Missenden. Park in the during term time. Pots. 11am, 1pm and 3pm. For 6+ years. Ballinger Hall Horticultural Society. Helen lage Hall 7.45pm. Details 01494 868058. We John Paul II. 11am. The Immaculate Heart of road nearby or in the Little Missenden Village Yemm, the Daily Telegraph gardening colum- welcome visitors and prospective members to Mary Catholic Church. Saturday 19 April. Dory-hunky ducks' nests. Hall car park. Wear boots or stout walking Great Missenden library nist, is speaking at the Society’s monthly all our meetings 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm. For 6+ years. meeting. 8pm.Tickets £5. If you are interested shoes and waterproofs. 9:30am -12 noon. St George's Day District Scout Service Opening hours Tuesday, Wednesday 9.30am in joining us please contact 01494 837391. Bring binoculars. Information admin@prest- Thursday 10 April 2.30pm. Great Missenden Parish Church -5pm; Friday 9.30am – 6pm; Saturday Sunday 20 April. Easter trail.All day. For all woodnature.org.uk 01494 421744 9.30am -1pm; Sunday, Monday, Thursday ages. Free for Museum visitors. Little Kingshill WI. British Comedy Greats, Divine Mercy Devotions (with Guest Concert by the Great Missenden Orchestra. Preacher). 3pm. followed by Refreshments- and Public holidays – closed Friday 7 March Bob Harding Jones (See Thursday 13 March Monday 21 April. Bogswizzling Cloth Bags. Beethoven: Egmont Overture; Faure: Pelleas The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic For information about library events includ- Link4Growth – Opportunity to build com- for details) 11am, 1pm and 3pm. For6+ years. munity together. Meet Coffee Approach, and Melisande; Schubert: 3rd Symphony. Church. ing Chatterbooks for 8-12 year olds and adult Great Missenden Memorial Hall. 8pm. Tick- Prestwood Gardening Society. Burnham Great Missenden High Street, 10 – 11.30am Taize Music and Prayer. 6pm. Great Mis- reading groups please ask at the Library. Tuesday 22 April. Muggled Mirror Paintings. ets on the door £6 Beeches, Ms Judy Tipping. Prestwood Village for information tel 01494 862167 or visit senden Parish Church 11am, 1pm and 3pm. For 4+ years. website at link4growth.biz/l4g/ Hall 8pm. Details from Mrs Jacky Harding Prestwood Mobile library 01494 863067 The Museum will be closed for essential Women’s world day of prayer. Speaker Mrs Monday 24 March Wednesdays. Prestwood Village Hall 3pm to maintenance from 23 to 28 April 2014 Margaret Osbond. Prestwood Methodist Finity workshop (see Monday 3 March for WEEKLY EVENTS 4pm. For more information phone 0845 Church. 10.30am. All are welcome – all gen- details) Friday 11 April 2303232 High Wycombe & District Poultry Society Free storytelling and craft activities take place ders– all ages. Come and join with people Sundays at weekends. Check the Museum website for throughout the world in this one day of AGM and Egg Show. Holy Trinity Church Tuesday 25 March Hall. Prestwood. 7.30pm. After a short AGM, Cream Teas at St. Peter & St. Paul, Great Mis- Local Councillors’ Surgery up to date event information www.roald- prayer, one day when the world prayers to- senden. Every Sunday 3-5pm. See www.mis- Bridge Group, Prestwood Village Hall. (See a wide selection of eggs are judged. County and District Councillors available to dahlmuseum.org gether for peace in the world. sendenchurch.org.uk for details of Music Tuesday 11 March for details) Raffle and light refreshment. All welcome. meet with residents, Great Events and Gardens Open. Missenden Library 1st Saturday of each Tell people about your Monday10 March Wednesday 26 March Card making group 3.30pm. All are welcome month 10-11am. POD group (activities for the over 50s) Saturday 12 April The Well. Talk on the Donkey Sanctuary. to this new social card making group. Details: 2.30pm - 4pm at Prestwood Village Hall. Lead, Kindly Light. Great Missenden Choral forthcoming events 10.30am till noon. Little Kingshill Baptist Alison 01494 866909 Events at The Roald Dahl Transport available. All welcome-no charge. Society Concert including major works by Church Hall. For further details contact: Museum and Story Centre If you run a local community Contact: Colin Veysey 01494 862257 Ralph Vaughan Williams; Howard Goodall; 01494 890239 or email: kingshill.baptist@ Maurice Durufle; Gabriel Faure. Great Mis- Mondays 81-83 High Street Great Missenden organisation planning an event in Finity workshop (see Monday 3 March for googlemail.com. senden Parish Church. 7.30pm. Tickets: Knitting & crochet group meets fortnightly Bucks HP16 0AL 01494 892192 HP16 during April/May 2014, tell details) £12.50 (£6 students and children) available at 82, Clare Road, Prestwood. All welcome, Friendship Club at Prestwood Methodist us about it. Send details including: Church. Wycombe Homeless Connection. from Wynyard-Wright and Ellis, 368 High from beginners to experts. 1.30 – 3.30pm. No www.roalddahlmuseum.org Tuesday 11 March Alison Preston. 2.15 - 3.15pm. 2 pm tea and Street Great Missenden. Tel: 01494 864225, charge. For dates please contact Fran Foot date; event; venue; time; cost [if The Museum, Shop and Café Twit are open 10am Bridge Group at Prestwood Village Hall 2pm biscuits. Everyone welcome. No charge. En- and Choir Members. Website: 01494 863413. to 5pm Tuesday to Friday and 11am to 5pm Sat- any]; contact name, telephone – 4pm. Annual cost £20. Occasional/trial visit quiries 01494 862431 gmcsonline.co.uk Day time Book Group. Meets monthly. De- urday and Sunday. plus Buckinghamshire half- number and e mail address [if £2. Details 01494 863084 The XP Support Group Charity Quiz with Little Kingshill Village Society AGM 8pm Lit- tails, including venue and dates: Fran Foot term and bank holiday Mondays Caribbean Supper. Prestwood Village Hall. available] to: [email protected] Prestwood Evening W.I. London in the tle Kingshill Village Hall 01494 863413 Swinging Sixties, Colin Oakes. Prestwood Vil- 7.30pm. Tickets £10. For further details Unless otherwise stated there is a charge for activ- or by post to The Source c/o Great please contact Sandra Webb, XP Support ities, in addition to the museum entry charge. lage Hall 7.45pm. Details 01494 868058. We Dolce Vita ladies singing group, perform ‘easy Missenden Library, High Street, welcome visitors and prospective members to Thursday 27 March Group. Tel: 01494-456192 or email: info@xp- listening’ harmonised music. 2pm-3pm. Old- Many activities should be pre booked, pre book all our meetings Ballinger Decorative and Fine Arts Society. supportgroup.org.uk ham Hall, Great Missenden, meet weekly, by calling 01494 892192 until the day before the Great Missenden HP16 0AL. 14 PUZZLE HP16 – The Source February/March 2014 Source crossword no.33 In the completed grid one across line comprises a pun on a literary work. The by Dialogos first and last names of the author should be highlighted.

SOLUTION TO CROSSWORD No32 ACROSS DOWN Christmas Special "Thousand" Solvers 1. Fret about being deprived (4) 1. Flowers and chocolates ... (5) had to highlight the Beatles songs "Hello 5. Something for the birds to give them unusual speed after 2. ... for eternity, present held up as wind changes (3) Goodbye", "Yesterday", "Let it be", "Yellow losing time (8) 3. Cheap newspaper in storage box is easily damaged (7) Submarine" and the album "Rubber 11. Writer for The Source (but not initially) (6) 4. It is going to weave diagonally (5) Soul". 3A was a pun on "Hey Jude". 6D is the group of insects known as beetles, of 13. Greeting from Ben Ainslie for a fellow gold-winning 6. Welsh valley has vitality and style (4) which five examples occurred in the final Olympian ... (4) 7. Old Persian "A", per se reshaped (6) grid - chafer, weevil, scarab, dor, and lady- 15. ... or what he does around nautical start - go slow! (5) 8. Tremors bring fish on board (6) bird. The title is an answer to the cryptic 16. Wears down hard base, bubbling but not hot (7) 9. Like you and me, reader, like a needle, like a peacock butter- clue provided by "Twist and Shout". 17. It comes before "green and pleasant" and between twisty fly's wing (4) glen and head of stream (8) 10. It's sweet having braids pinned up (7) 18. Emoticon in the character of Le Carré (6) 12. Real cameras regularly show ancient Greek city (5) 20. The put after start in golf to develop baby biters (6) 14. It's strange, even plus one (3) 22. John Lennon's mother in Iowa after most of a month (5) 19. He's so into music (sic, totally abstracted) (4) 23. Understands either way (4) 20. A number like dessert? (3) 24. This woman's half mother and half father! (3) 21. Try to be listened to in this place (4) 25. It's the custom in a museum (3) 22. Month right for one parking in evergreen shrub (7) Congratulations if you found the Beatles and beetles connections hid- 26. A private room in the country (4) 23. In music without a bit of money (3) den among the undergrowth of hairstyles and undergrowth. Between 28. Wasp or Tiger to take part in rugby, for instance (5) 24. Horse with tail cropped, its strap put up, has gone harder the years 1963 and 1969 The Beatles sent Christmas Records to every- 29. He invaded north after Roman collapse (6) (7) one in the Official Beatles Fan Club each year; not Christmas songs 30. Tree I broke had to be layered (6) 26. Lying in wait for the moment to strike, as a former Ameri- per se, but mostly consisting of just clowning around in the studio, 35. It's annoying: Greek character is by chance deprived of can president might say (6) creating Xmas (and other) improvised songs, and inserting the oblig- central heating (8) 27. Ranged about something that could be harmful (6) 37. Farm machinery and spades could make slugs hop ... (7) 28. String in some agave leaves primarily (5) atory holiday wishes. These records, which were released on floppy When sending completed entries for 38. ... but this slug makes love in rain storm (5) 31. Like you and me, listener, like a spike of corn, like Dumbo mailable inserts called "flexi-discs," a product of the US' Eva-Tone crossword 33, please enter your name company, licensed to Lyntone in the UK, were designed to overcome and address here: 40. It's no use, not new: it goes into the Wash (4) (5) 41. 11's wife, born to remain in retirement (6 ) 32. Sandy, perhaps, a place to hide away when coming to New the increasing burden of the four writing Christmas cards to all the 42. To put it another way: E-sharp, beginning with a single York (5) members of their fan club. Meanwhile, the Christmas beetle is a name note (8) 33. Bitter fruit of late announcement (4) commonly applied to an Australian beetle that’s a large (20-30 mm 43. Nest found in Iceland (Reykjavik) (4) 34. Reed, of late, noisy when not dead (3) long) member of the scarab family. They are known as Christmas bee- Send entries to: HP16 - THE SOURCE, 6 CHEQUERS 36. For goddess, one's son is one's sister (4) tles because they are abundant in both urban and rural areas close to LANE, PRESTWOOD HP16 9DW 39. Somebody on Ecstasy (3) Christmas. Where and what in HP16? Dear Editor, recharged their batteries in the car park will make their way to We are looking here at the elec- the Dahl centre, which is clearly trical recharge point in the Great signed in your picture. From Missenden car park. Now not here their massed ranks will many people know this but here move to London where they will is part of a tale of robots, aliens find many further recharge and regrettably of cyber moles points, before launching their in the council. assault on the capital. Some years ago the alien I was extremely worried by people from the planet Skaro, this threat for some time but, planted a cyber mole in the thankfully, the article in this council who managed to per- months Source allayed my fears. suade our worthy councillors to See page 11, isue 32 - The Doctor install this recharge point in the is coming to Great Missenden! car park. The aim of the aliens is Help is at hand and I have to conquer England by attacking every hope that the doctor will London from their base in Great be able to stem the tide of alien Missenden using their battery assault. powered robot soldiers, who are called Dahleks. Best wishes, The Dahleks, having Dr. Who fanatic. Editor – glad to allay your fears…. But maybe this where and what in HP16 will further feed our paranoia?

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