Ballinger

Also available at www.hp16.org.uk Th e FREE Community Newspaper for HP16 Issue 55, July / August / September 2018

p5 EDUCATION p8 WELLBEING & COMMUNITY p9 SPORT p11 BUSINESS Local PCSOs tie the knot Chris Ging and Nicky Hinkley have ding on 8 June at the King’s Chapel in been Th ames Valley Police Community Old . Surrounded by over a Support Offi cers (PCSOs) in the HP16 hundred guests, including many of their postal area for many years, providing police colleagues, they exchanged their continuity for local policing across the marriage vows and rings at a wonderful community in this area. Many will be ceremony and celebration in the beauti- aware of the wonderful job that they ful 18th century Chapel in the grounds do, bringing a cheerful, brilliant atti- behind the Kings Arms Hotel, famous tude to their work. So we off er many for being fi lmed in episodes of Midsom- congratulations to them for a long and er Murders and Four Weddings and a happy life together following their wed- Funeral. nursery in RHS feature

Chris Ging (right) and Nicky Hinkley (pillion) on their wedding day privately owned allotments on Whitefi eld Lane. LTA award for Janko at Queen’s Having gardened for some local families for Janko Gajdos, head coach at Prest- some time, they decided to expand their portfo- wood Tennis Club received the LTA lio by becoming a nursery for herbaceous plants East Region Coach of the Year 2017 and ornamental grasses. Th ey always aimed to at the Queens Club Championships, be a specialist nursery, not a garden centre with London on Tuesday 19 June.Th e pre- the associated café etc. Growing everything on sentation took place on the Centre site, they sell only what they produce, which Court and was televised live on BBC2. Th e regional award followed his win- is, as the name suggests, high quality plants, ning Bucks LTA Coach of the Year and the design and maintenance of beautiful 2018. Club chair Hilary Evans said gardens. “We are delighted. He fully deserves Th e development of the nursery has been a this success. Everyone at the Club long term project. Th ey now have excellent park- benefi ts from his enthusiasm and ing and are currently building a new sales and de- professionalism.” New members are sign offi ce. Each year they publicise the nursery always very welcome, please contact through gardens at fl ower shows such as . Janko on 07845 712366 for details. The Plant Specialist nursery Th is year they have been invited to display at the Many will have seen Th e Plant Specialist since the publication of an article about prestigious Great Dixter Autumn Plant Fair. On vans heading out from Whitefi eld Lane, them in ‘Th e Garden’ magazine they have Sunday 24 June at the Woburn Flower Show Great Missenden, though it seems many been very busy with enquiries from all they were not only awarded a gold certifi cate for in HP16 do not know what they do. Th ey over the UK and beyond. nursery display, but also Th e Duchess of Bed- have, however, also come to the attention Great Missenden residents Keith Pound- ford Award given to the stand that ‘catches the of the Royal Horticultural Society as one er and Sean Walter fi rst opened their nurs- eye’ and is most appreciated by Her Grace, the of the top nurseries in the country and ery to the public in 2006 aft er taking over Duchess of Bedford. (read more on page 7) Janko receives his award at Queens Deadline for submissions and advertisements for our next edition, Issue 56, is Friday 7 September 2018 2 COMMUNITY NEWS HP16 - Th e Source July / August / September 2018

While we thank those business- Please note: arrangements at ’s Sainsbury’s Local need to es who have faithfully supported us. Th e directors Community Vision fi ndings be urgently reviewed. Any comments you’d like to add to of HP16CIC are aware of a signifi cant downturn in advertising support for HP16 Th e Source from the Local community group Great Missenden and Prestwood this campaign please email to: [email protected] . business community, leading to the possibility that Revitalisation Group (GMPRG) would like to thank all An excellent photograph - congratulations Tora – enjoy the paper may not be able to continue into 2019. those who took the time and trouble to respond to the spending your £50 Amazon voucher kindly sponsored by Please let us know if you are able to help in any way. Community Vision update consultation which fi nished Council’s Communities & Leisure Team. on 15 May. Th e consultation and three workshops have produced Contents and Contacts 229 responses, within which are many useful ideas and Community news – page 2 & 3 opinions. Arts – page 4 Whilst virtually all respondents think this is a good area to live in, the main aspects that they would like to Education & Arts– page 5 see tackled are: HS2 & Environment – page 6 • Improvements to public space 50.4% Environment – page 7 • Better public transport 47.8 % Wellbeing & Community – page 8 • Road safety 47.3% • Appearance of villages 45.6% Sport – page 9 • Facilities for children & young people 44.7%, Church & Charity – page 10 and a long list of other improvements. Business – page 11 GMPRG plans to start collation and analysis of all the responses and is hoping to feedback a full report in the Events – page 12 & 13 autumn, which will be available on its website: www.gm- Puzzles – page 14 prg.org.uk Source Youth – pages 15 & 16 In the meantime, here’s the winning picture for the Editor: Colin Veysey tel: 01494 862257 best photo depicting what you like or dislike about your village. Again, thank you everyone who contributed – a Youth Editor: diffi cult choice to make but, in the end, it was decided Holly Burrows: [email protected] that Tora McEwan’s entry refl ected many of the issues that Recepti on desk: [email protected] face the community. Her photograph includes: parking, Directors pavements, traffi c and roads; services, housing, sheltered Colin Veysey (01494 862257) and accommodation, shop fronts and village hall facilities; children, safety, trees, bus stops, drains, overhead pow- Anthony Sykes (01296 620830) er lines, as well as residents’ concerns that the parking Winning Community Vision photograph by Tora McEwan would like to thank the growing number of people who contribute in many diff erent ways Have your say to the parish council to make this enterprise a success. Your time and New councillor If you have an opinion on your local community or ideas talents are very valuable and much appreciated. Ross Pusey on how to improve it, then share them with the parish HP16 The Source Ross Pusey has recently council; they are local people just like you who are keen to c/o Anthony Sykes, Mayertorne Cott age joined the parish coun- understand your needs and show the respect your opin- , HP22 6QA cil. Ross is 42 years old ions deserve. Website: www.hp16.org.uk and writes, “I was born In July this event will be at Prestwood Village Hall and in and raised in the parish September at Great Missenden Library. Th e parish coun- Email addresses: on Middle Grove Farm at cil values your thoughts on matters that aff ect the quality Editorial: [email protected] . I live with my of everyday lives in the area. HS2, parks, parking, plan- Adverti sing: [email protected] wife (Louise) and 2 chil- ning, anti-social behaviour - take this chance to have your Events: [email protected] dren (Jessica and Daniel) voice heard. © HP16 CIC. It is our policy to correct any errors in print. in what was once my wife's Don’t be shy. Your opinion matters If you fi nd an error of fact in these pages please let us know. childhood home in Prest- Ross Pusey and we want to hear it on: We will carry any corrections or clarifi cations at the earliest wood which we were fortu- as I have come to fi nd that Saturday 28 July at Prestwood Village Hall and opportunity. While every care has been taken to ensure that nate to buy some years ago. the issues tasked to the lo- Saturday 29 September at Great Missenden library the data in this publication is accurate, neither the publish- We are both self employed cal council fascinate me both from 11am until 12 noon. er nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby dis- and I feel I now have the claim, any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by and have long standing ties No appointment necessary. Take just a few minutes errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or to the community and lo- time and interest to give to out of your day to talk to your local parish councillors any other cause. cality. I joined the council a small role within it”. and help positively shape the community. HP16 - Th e Source does not offi cially endorse any advertis- ing material included within this publication. However, we are proud to be associated with businesses in the HP16 area Annual Allotment Competition and hope that you will support them. Th ere are fi ve allotment sites and plots that have been well To protect the rights of authors, we have to state that all in the parish to be found in kept ‘against all odds’. rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be re- Ballinger, Amongst other things, produced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in Road and three in Prestwood judges will be looking for any form – electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording (Chequers Lane, Greenlands plots that are kept neat, tidy or otherwise. However, if contacted, we are happy to assist Lane and Nairdwood Lane). and free of weeds, have good you to obtain the rights to use articles or photographs in non-profi t situations or arrange an appropriate payment Judging of the annual allot- soil condition and grow structure for commercial applications. ment competition is due to a good variety of healthy Illustration of the Prestwood Common sports wall take place at the end of July crops. Full information HP16 – Th e Source is independent and non political. We thank or beginning of August. about the competition will All fall down? Well, it took more than a sneeze. However, users of all our contributors for their submissions, however, views ex- Th ree winners are chosen soon be made available to pressed do not necessarily refl ect the views of the editors. Prestwood Common will have noticed that the sports from each site (fi rst, second the allotment holders. wall there has been partially dismantled. Th is proved Registration No. 6338762 and highly commended) Th ere are vacant plots at necessary partly because some of the footings had per- This community newspaper is printed on and an overall winner se- some of the sites and enqui- ished and some damage, possibly vandalism. However, 100% recycled paper. Please recycle it again. lected from the fi rst prize ries should be directed to your parish council, with the benefi t of a generous do- winners. Awards can also be Great Missenden Parish Of- nation from the Sweet Charity shop, is going to replace Issue 55, July / August / September 2018 given for best newcomer plot fi ce (01494 864792). it with a better, all metal one, like that illustrated above. Email: [email protected] COMMUNITY NEWS 3 Be brave with A tribute to Lighthouse Feeling brave? The Lighthouse theme this Margaret Lewis year is all about being brave – a message On the front page of The for the old Prestwood that is aimed at the children but not lost on Source two issues ago there Sports Centre, she and four the volunteer helpers too. The Lighthouse was a photo of Margaret friends set up the very first Lewis and her friends, win- Prestwood Fun Run, now Children’s Christian Holiday Club will run The Lighthouse site on The Buryfield ners of the Great Missen- the Prestwood 10K. With from Monday 30 July to Friday 3 August, pub wasn’t able to confirm Lighthouse her husband Colin she so- and they’re expecting to welcome up to could use it again this year, and there is den Parish Cup for their cialised puppies for Hear- 800 children to fill the Buryfield in Great a major construction project at the Great fund raising efforts over 35 ing Dogs and also raised Missenden. Missenden Combined School. Howev- years. money for Medical De- There are openings for helpers to join er the school and its building contractors Margaret, with a group tection Dogs. Both chari- the fun and the level of commitment can have made special provision for cars to of ladies from the offices of ties will miss her support. be whatever you can manage. Roles such gain access to the school’s playing field, Stevens, where she worked, Prestwood Village Hall too as security, craft, working with children which has been used for many years pre- formed the Evening WI for has lost a valuable trustee, Margaret Lewis (subject to DBS check) and lots more are viously. which she was a hard work- available. Malcolm Appleby, Lighthouse Chair- ing member, taking on the a post she held for over 25 known for her collection Daunted? Don’t be, our team of volun- man said, “We are very grateful to the jobs of President, Secretary years. of coloured pencils. She teer helpers is very supportive so if you of- Combined School Head Teacher, Site and Treasurer many times. Margaret was born in also supported the men’s fer to help, you’ll be joining a family that Manager and the building contractors for She was also a member of in 1935. football club and will be re- looks after each other as well as the chil- their kind agreement to our using the play- the Afternoon WI. No one She met her husband Colin membered by older folk for dren. And you’ll be helping to run one of ing field for parking, and making special who attended the annual when she attended a wed- the football club revues, for the largest annual events in the area. provision for cars entering and leaving the December WI Carol Party ding in Prestwood and re- which she wrote scripts, di- Also, to relax after a week of full activi- school site. It’s meant we can now final- in Prestwood Village Hall turned many times to enjoy rected and performed with ties, there’s a family barn dance for every- ise our plans for this year with certainty”. will forget her sense of fun the dances at Prestwood the members and friends of one to enjoy (see p13). Head to the website for more information, and love of life and, over Village Hall. In 1957 they the club. There has been some uncertainty this or to register as a helper: lighthousemis- the years raising thousands married in the United Re- Colin passed away in year with car parking as the Black Horse senden.org.uk of pounds for various char- form Church in High Wy- November 2017, just a few ities. With her sister, Nancy combe where Margaret was weeks before their Dia- Hawes she kept up her Girl a member, and remained mond Wedding, leaving a Guiding as a member of so all her life. son, Andrew. Margaret did 20 years of community transport the Trefoil Guild. She also Colin played cricket for everything 100 percent. She PACT, or Prestwood Area helped at the Forget Me Prestwood and soon Mar- will be sadly missed by the Community Transport, Not club for the over 60s. garet took on the job of village but leaves behind a is a volunteer car driver In 1985, to raise funds scorer and became well lot of lovely memories. scheme that serves people within a 5 mile radius of Prestwood, taking in vil- lages that include Prestwood, Great Mis- The Big Lunch in Prestwood senden, Great Kinghill, , One of The Eden Project’s warm, people friendly and year the event will be on the Hampdens, Denner Hill, Hughenden inspirational ideas is The positive. Thanks go to all Sunday 2 June, so let’s make Valley, Ballinger, South Heath etc. Big Lunch, which they de- those who provided stalls a date to join in and show The service provides lifts for those scibe as, “The UK’s annual and the four local bands for the rest of the country how who are struggling to find transport to get together for neighbours. their performances. Next community can be done! and from appointments - the majority of Every year in June since the which are to doctors, hospitals, podiatry, idea began in 2009, millions dentists, opticians etc, but also occasion- of people stop what they’re ally visits to a partner in hospital or a care doing and get together home. Lifts vary in length and whilst most with neighbours in a na- commonly they are to local hospitals, tionwide act of community there are also those that are to ‘just round Picking up a PACT passenger at Giles Gate, Prestwood and friendship.” This year the corner’ of less than a mile, or some- Panda Cross 4x4 excelled this last year over 200 joined in with our times further afield e.g. Oxford or Read- negotiating the snows. PACT also funded local picnic on Prestwood ing hospitals. The average journey length the restoration of the medical room in a Common, organised by the is just over 13 miles. local school. Last year funds went to the Prestwood Events Group. purchase of an all terrain wheelchair for The weather was sunny and Clients book by phoning a receptionist The Big Lunch, Prestwood Common 2018 on a mobile who then seeks to find a driv- Countryways CIC at Road Farm. It was er available for the journey. A donation great that the wheelchair was on show at towards the scheme is all that is required, the 2018 Prestwood Big Lunch. In its 20th and although drivers are encouraged to anniversary year PACT has helped devel- claim their running expenses back from op, print and deliver ‘The Older Persons the scheme the generosity of the volun- Guide for HP16’ to over 5,000 homes in teers means that over time PACT has de- association with The Source and other veloped a small but useful surplus. partner organisations. 2018 is PACT’s 20th Anniversary, and There is a small dedicated committee, over the course of that time the volun- a team of six telephonists and around teers have driven well over 100,000 miles. 25 willing volunteer drivers. All our vol- When the scheme began it was the aim to unteers are DBS checked, inducted into not only do driving but also to serve the the role, and the group is insured for the community and, once the scheme became appropriate risks. They would love to financially able, funds have been donated encourage anyone who drives a car, can to causes that the volunteers feel appropri- spare a few hours occasionally, who would ate. Four years ago money went towards like to help local people who are in need to the purchase of the First Responder vehi- get in touch with PACT on 07968 641427 cle which continues to provide the much and come and join this positive, helpful needed first response service. The Fiat and caring team. 4 ARTS HP16 - The Source July / August / September 2018

New limited edition book by Jill Pateman Lyndon Mallet wrote in to The Source: Jill Pateman’s new book is about Great was killed, recording their personal and the Jeweller’s Bench, the Library, Samways Missenden during World War I. It is the family lives in Great Missenden before newsagents, The Pantry at the station and ‘Something to remember...’ result of four years’ research into the thir- they went to war. Each story was a trage- Wye estate agents. They didn’t think of it as The First ty-nine men who are recorded on the vil- dy for the family left behind, which knew World War. No one imagined a second lage war memorials in the High Street and no social boundaries. Of the thirty-nine one; and it was supposed to be over by outside the Parish Church. men killed, eight were officers, living in Christmas. H.G. Wells sardonically The book contains many old photo- luxury with servants in large houses. The referred to The War To End All Wars graphs of the village and describes what Victorian villas on London Road, past the as far back as August 1914, but no one life was like at the time. Everyday life was Misbourne School, had their fair share of took that seriously. hazardous with high infant mortality, no tragedy. Four of the ten houses were lived They went anyway, lads from the antibiotics, and no emergency ambulance in by families who lost sons and husbands towns, farms and villages: lads from service. The local doctor had to cope with in the war. At the other end of the social Great Missenden. You’ll find their accidents caused by horse-drawn trans- scale, ten of the dead came from Church port, injuries in the home, suicides and Street, the poorest road in the village a names on the Memorial in the High even an inquest into a body found on the century ago. Other men came from the Street. Not much to show, perhaps, railway line. About half of the men killed High Street, Trafford Road, Twitchell for total sacrifice; which is why I’m in the war attended the local village school Road, Mobwell Terrace, Potter Row and grateful to Jill Pateman for drawing in Church Street when Oldham Hall was . attention to it in a beautifully produced the Infants School. The boys would have All proceeds from the book will go to book that ought to be on every book- left by the time they were twelve to go out local charities. Some of the funds will shelf for miles around. Well researched to work. One thing that has not changed is pay for the church war memorial to be and thoughtfully presented, Great Mis- that the chemist’s shop in the High Street restored for the centenary of the end of senden in World War I deserves to be is still in the same premises as it was then WW1 in November. The book is avail- required reading. This one is a keeper. – and indeed since the 1770s. able in Great Missenden, for a donation of Much appreciated. There is a biography of each man who £10, at Alphabet Soup, Focus hair salon, New book by Jill Pateman Bucks Open Studios 2018 Bucks Open Studios is run by the Visual Images Group, an alliance of over 600 Bucks artists and makers.This year 13 local artists exhibited in HP16 with some other local artists also exhibiting in studios further afield.

Fin Orrom Carr and Melissa Orrom Swan Alex Stewart Fin seeks to create work which appears Painting for 25 years Alex has exhibited to have grown within the environment. Natalie & Nahrinda Francis Roger Longdin ARPS Sarah Orpin internationally in the USA, India and She colours clay with oxides using slips Sri Lanka. A surreal cross between In- and glazes applied over a number of fir- Natalie and her mother Nahrinda work Roger specialises in fine art photogra- Sarah creates colourful patchwork in Prestwood. Natalie works in oil, water- phy, using large format film cameras and quilts, individually designed textile bags dian Miniatures and Illuminated man- ings creating depth and texture. Hand uscripts, his paintings in watercolour, built and unique the garden work is colour and photography producing mo- producing B&W and colour prints in the as well as knitted socks, baby booties, tivational calligraphy quote cards, book- dark room adjacent to his gallery. His patchwork cushions, make-up bags, ink and gold provoke in the viewer a stoneware and frost proof. response to invent their own stories, Melissa's work explores many mediums marks, watercolour illustrations and images are inspired by the local Chiltern purses and Christmas goodies! All the colouring books and journals. Nahrinda Hills, as well as further afield including items are unique, inspired by a love of myths and tales. Alex recently moved to and processes; sculpting for garden and HP16 and has begun painting for a ma- home; print-making, collagraphs and works to produce unique items aimed Western USA, Southern Africa, Iceland. bright colour combinations and her at embellishing home decor. She uses His emphasis is the quality photographic design background. She takes commis- jor London show in September. This is mono prints. She also works her own the first time of showing his work at his handmade paper. She is happy to dis- mixed media in paper, card, wood and print. All the printing is done using con- sions and loves to help with ideas for fabric. ventional analogue enlargers, using both that special gift. new home in Great Missenden. cuss commissions. www.alexstewart.net Website: finorromcarr.co.uk Websites:www.facebook.com/nataliekatherineart Cibachrome and Silver Gelatine materi- Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/nahrindascraftybits als. Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/butterflybeadingandbags Email: [email protected]

Deborah Black Asya Dudko - Sculptor Catherine Henshaw Jillian Blackburn and Nicky Mansfield Deborah’s silver and copper jewellery Life is full of mystery, beauty and some- Working in colourful glass and hand Sue Hawksley Contemporary silver and copper jew- is lovingly handcrafted as individually times struggle. This is what Asya tries to painted fused glass panels Catherine is They specialise in egg tempera painting ellery e.g. pendants, bangles/bracelets, designed items using traditional silver- represent in her art. Every piece has a inspired by nature to create her work and mosaic art, working together 2 days rings and earrings. Nicky also makes smithing methods. Working with ster- certain concept and hidden story, even featuring birds, animals and colourful a week to critique each other's work, copper dishes perfect for presents. Her ling silver, silver metal clay, copper, gem though its interpretation is always sub- abstract pieces inspired by the local bouncing ideas off each other. This re- mixed media pictures have a coastal and stones and Swarovski crystals to create- jective. Her artworks are made from landscape. She creates framed, painted sults in vibrant and unique works of art. countryside theme with materials such bangles, pendants, rings and earrings air drying ‘Paperclay’ sculpted over a pieces and giftware which can be seen Although they exhibited together their as hessian, lace, ribbons, paper, buttons, suitable for all occasions, she loves add- support medium and finished with oil, on her website or facebook page. websites are: www.jillblackburn.co.uk merino wool etc. For some pictures she ing texture to her work. Her inspiration acrylic and pastels. All pieces are original Websites : www.henontheshore.co.uk www.suehawksleyart.co.uk has used the methods of needle felting comes mainly from the natural world. work and are one of a kind. www.facebook.com/henontheshore Email: [email protected] and wet felting. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected] email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] EDUCATION & ARTS 5

main school, the nursery He reports that he quickly discovered More nursery hours at Little is run by a dedicated team a willingness and commitment amongst of teaching staff who de- the staff and students to leave the past Kingshill Combined School liver caring, creative, fun behind and forge ahead. Within the fi rst Little Kingshill Com- to 8.45am - 2.45pm, for and high quality educa- few years of his tenure HMI declared Th e bined School, rated Out- 5 days a week (Mon-Fri). tion for its children. Th eir Misbourne to have improved to a greater standing by Ofsted and Th e nursery is committed experience at nursery is extent and in a shorter time than any other serving Little Kingshill and to off ering fl exibility to further enhanced by reg- school in the UK. As a result, the build- neighbouring villages, is parents, providing a com- ular interactions with the ing of the new English and Sixth Form delighted to announce that bination of morning and main school, with nursery block was granted, and now a state of the as of September 2018 its aft ernoon sessions subject children participating in art sports centre is on the drawing board. nursery school will be ex- to availability. all key school events. Th is He said, “You will fi nd no better quality of tending its opening hours Situated opposite the enables nursery children teachers or better and more eff ective lead- moving onto Reception at ers anywhere. Both teaching and learning Little Kingshill to be fully are of a consistently high quality and the equipped and adjusted to trajectory of the school is really positive”. the main school’s environ- Th e governors have appointed a succes- ment. sor Ms Jo Meloni who has been a Deputy Th e nursery is accepting Head teacher in Brighton. She will be vis- government funding of up Robert Preston iting the school on a number of occasions to 30 hours childcare, and this term in order to eff ect a smooth tran- is also happy to welcome Retirement farewell sition in September. privately paying pupils. When asked about his retirement Rob-

Please contact the school to Robert Preston ert recognises that he has not had much offi ce on 01494 863744 “Th e Misbourne School is now a total- opportunity to prepare. He plans to con- for further details and to ly diff erent place”. Th ese are the words of tinue to off er some time to education and arrange a place from Sep- Robert Preston as he plans his retirement school improvement, but also, as a com- Teacher Carol Lewis outside Little Kingshill nursery tember. aft er seven years of positive and fruitful mitted family man, to spend time travel- work. In 2011 the school was in special ling with his wife (during term time!) and measures and at an all time low. Th e ex- some in voluntary work. He says, “I am Young and old at Abbeyfi eld perience of 47 years in teaching and lead- a people person, and will really miss the Intergenerational care, the idea of encour- ing seven schools through the process of students, the staff and the community”. In aging interaction between young children coming out of special measures meant this area, we, and many of our young peo- and elderly people, is very much in the that Robert was the perfect candidate for ple, have surely been major benefi ciaries of news and it is happening on our door- the role of turning the school round. He Robert’s skills, his love and commitment step. Every week a group of children from arrived with a ‘can do’ attitude and high to education and to giving the next gener- Great Missenden C of E Combined School expectations of himself and the school. ation the best opportunity to succeed. visit Abbeyfi eld House supported housing for older people on the Link Road. Th e day Th e S o u ce r visited, there was a Educational awards for Great gentle hubbub of happy conversation in the lounge at Abbeyfi eld. Eight of the 14 Josie and Edna Th e children admit to being nervous residents had joined in. Th ere was sporad- Missenden young people initially but it is clear there is a bond be- Th e Trustees of Great Missenden Schools years of age, who have previously attend- ic laughter over a game of Frustration. One tween young and old. Th e children seem Charity are able to make small fi nancial ed Great Missenden Church of boy read aloud from his book about King to enjoy the residents’ undivided attention grants to young people who require help Combined School or live in the ecclesias- Arthur to a resident who nodded encour- and the residents were smiling, joking and to pay fees and/or buy books, instruments, tical Parish of Great Missenden. agement. Th ere was much animated con- evidently having a good time. As one child tools or special clothing at the start of, or Applications by email with personal de- versation. Everyone seemed very much at wrote, “ I did not know being old could during, Higher Education courses. Awards tails, and information regarding the pro- ever be so fun!”. are also available to anyone preparing to posed course or profession and where it Th e children are always happy to sing enter a trade or profession aft er leaving is proposed this study will be carried out and it is a very nurturing environment. school or university, or to fi nance educa- should be sent to Beth Cartwright (Sec- At the end of the session one young girl tional travel relevant to these courses. retary to the trustees) at: gmschool.trust- played guitar and sang and then there was Th e only restrictions are that applicants [email protected] Th e closing date is 30 a rousing rendition of Lord of the Dance must be between the ages of 18 and 25 September 2018. which everyone joined in. Th e School returns the favour inviting Abbeyfi eld residents to attend events at the school – Christmas Carols, Harvest Festival and school productions.

Snakes and ladders with Ron Seeing nine year olds and ninety year olds on fi rst name terms and obviously home. Sometimes the residents talk of life enjoying each others’ company shows that in the olden days and the children are in- something good must be happening for trigued by the discussion of how clothes both age groups. - and nappies in particular - were washed. Edna’s stories about Roald Dahl always fascinate. And anyone who can beat Adri- an at chess gets fi ve house points! Th e project has been going for two years. Six or eight children from Year 4 or Year 5 visit weekly in term time. Th e aim is that by the end of Key Stage 2 (year groups 4, 5 and 6, ages 8-11) all children will have made two visits. Schoolchildren singing 6 HS2 UPDATE & ENVIRONMENT HP16 - The Source July / August / September 2018 HS2 update Cllr Mike Johnstone GMPC HS2 lead Enabling Road Works due to start in August HS2 Ltd’s Enabling Works Contractor Fu- occasion. sion JV and its subcontractors are plan- The work on the Link Road will include ning to start road modifications in Great widening the entrance to the Buryfield. Missenden this August for two months. The contractor’s detailed plans based on The order is road widening on the Link the above have yet to be finalised with the Road, followed by widening and lane county council. In the meantime, copies of The Link Road plans markings on the A413, and then road wid- the plan above are available in the parish ening on Frith Hill. office; the final approved plans will also Work will take place between 10am and be available there later and at the monthly 3pm on weekdays with two-way traffic drop-in sessions arranged by HS2 Ltd and lanes kept open where possible but clo- Fusion JV in Great Missenden Library – sures and traffic lights will be required on see to the right:.

Haul Road Construction Networks to access the overhead power The construction compound by the cables near the north portal. entrance to the Haul Road off the A413 The footpath GMI/13 from the A413 will be in use from August with the main to Potter Row will be diverted from the Haul Road works following the road entrance to the Haul Road but will be works above. The construction of the Haul open to Potter Row until work starts on The Haul Road plans Road should be completed by the end of the main construction of the north portal February 2019 to enable UK Power to the Chiltern tunnel. HS2 MONTHLY DROP-IN SESSIONS - COMMUNICATIONS HS2 Ltd are to hold drop-in sessions monthly in Great Missenden Library 2pm to 6pm on Fridays 13 July, 17 August, 14 September, 19 October and 16 November Current Preparatory and Investigation Work 2018 with representatives from their contractors to answer questions that residents Ground Investigation Works - June for eight weeks may have about the enabling works on the Link Road, Frith Hill and Haul Road These are scheduled for the vent shaft on Tunnel, to better understand the ground together with any other preparatory work. the Road B485 by Annie Baileys conditions and are in addition to the Just come along and ask your questions! where road signs are already displayed Ground Investigation works already un- and at where Traffic dertaken by HS2. Management measures including a lane They anticipate low levels of noise from closure with speed restrictions are in place the equipment used and there will be a on the A413. very small number of HGV (Heavy Goods These Ground Investigation works are Vehicle) movements to set up the site at to be carried out by Align JV, the HS2 the beginning of the works and when the main works contractor for the Chiltern equipment is removed. Boundary Fencing and Archaeological Trial Trenches – end of June for three weeks ZANNI’S BAKERY This work is to be carried out in the vicinity of the Haul Road (see map). Pictured SUPPLYING THE HEART OF here is an example of both ‘post and wire’ AYLESBURY VALE & THE CHILTERNS and ‘newt and reptile’ barrier fencing.The barrier fence is designed to prevent newts We supply top quality handmade, and reptiles straying into the area of future construction and is buried partly under Sourdough and Specialist Breads also the ground to prevent them getting under Cakes & Pastries the barrier material. This is in prepara- tion for newts and reptiles being carefully Our ever expanding range of tasty breads, trapped on the land from where construc- cakes and pastries are now available to be tion will take place and relocated under license to local safe habitat sites. The newt collected from: Fencing trapping will start late August 2018. Archaeological Trial Trenches Zanni’s Bakery, Aylesbury & Zoran’s, Prestwood An excavator will dig trial trenches similar to that shown to the right. The works will provide a better under- To discuss your requirments in more detail standing of any significant archaeological or place an order please contact us on: remains which are in the area. The work E: [email protected] will be carried out under supervision of an T: 01296 531626 / 01494 957338 experienced archaeologist. Once the works are finished, the holes will be filled in with the material taken out and as far as possible, returned to the same condition as before work started. Trenching Email: [email protected] ENVIRONMENT 7

The Plant Specialist (continued from page 1) Some years aft er opening Keith and Sean were able to Boug’s celebrates buy the land and begin investing in the development of a beautiful space more akin to the display gardens we see at Chelsea or Hampton Court. Sean, originally from South National Meadow Day Africa, is a garden designer and plantsman with many Visitors to Boug’s Meadow, alongside the Link years of experience. Aft er building the nursery, Keith, Road Car Park in Great Missenden, have enjoyed who is also a plantsman, has developed a busy main- nature’s changing colours as last year’s wildfl ow- tenance division which incorporates specialist garden er planting and copse management have come to maintenance and grounds care for schools and sports fruition. Th rough the work of Prestwood Nature clubs. Th ey have decided not to continue with the land- (PN) volunteers and with community support the scaping division and use contractors where necessary. meadow has been transformed from a neglected Everything is grown in the nursery, and they have cho- wasteland into a peaceful haven with an increasing Hawthorn in blossom sen to use just one small unheated greenhouse (below) number of wildfl owers. It looks better and better and one large polytunnel. Th ey have specialised in a wide each month. range of herbaceous perennials and ornamental grasses, To celebrate this progress, Boug’s Meadow will particularly hardy and late season plants. Sean said, “A be open on National Meadow Day, Saturday 7 July mistake many make is to focus their planting on early from 10 am to 4 pm for all to come and see the plants which then wither, leaving the garden looking progress being made. Th ere is no charge for entry. drab for the majority of the year. We aim to help gardens Th ere will be displays on the rare chalk stream en- remain colourful and vibrant through the majority of the vironment of the River Misbourne. Butterfl y Con- y e ar.” servation will be there and the wildfl owers are ex- On their website they say, “Th e projects we undertake, pected to be putting on a show. Children’s activities both locally and further afi eld, range from small urban will include a nature trail and Junior Wildlife Photo  gardens to larger country estates. Wherever possible our Competition workshops. Th ere can be no absolute garden designs and landscapes are predominantly plant promise hedgehogs, but you never know! Th ere are  led with the hard landscaping playing an important sup- now habitat areas for them as well as hibernacula porting role.   (winter shelters) for more mammals and amphibi-  We take a realistic approach to creating beautiful, last- ans. So, come along and take a look! It’s getting bet- ing gardens oft en developing them in stages over many ter all the time, not least because of your help. More All aspects of tree work undertaken years and prideAll ourselvesaspects ofon tree the qualitywork undertaken of our hard and information is at https://prestwoodnature.org. Orange Tip butterfl y on Bluebells in May soft landscaping with particular emphasis on thorough Hedges maintained Hedges maintained preparation thereby ensuring the best results in the long Fully qualified—Fully insured term.” Well worthFully a visit qualified—Fully to the Whitefi eldinsured Lane nursery! Local AuthorityHow Approved to help : Free Estimates hedgehogs Local Authority Approved : Free Estimates In March Prestwood Firewood NatureFor Sale heard an inspiring talk by Firewood For Sale Phil Horwood about hedgehogs and how we can help Tel: 01296these 330501 iconic creatures Direct: to survive07763 in073663 Prestwood and the Tel: 01296 330501 Direct: 07763 073663 94 Tring Road, Wendover, HP22 6NX 94 Tring Road, Wendover, HP22 6NX surrounding villages. Th ey are now hoping to set up a local project to im- prove the safety of the local habitat so that hedgehogs will be able to move around easily to fi nd both food and a friend. To start with Prestwood Nature want to fi nd out where the hedgehogs are – so if you have a hedgehog in (left to right) Keith Pounder and Sean Walter in their greenhouse your garden or see one regularly please let them know by Below are two of the flower shows they will be displaying. emailing [email protected]. CHENIES MANOR PLANT & GARDEN FAIR Philip Horwood with hedgehog Sunday 15 July 2018 10.00 am – 5.00 pm Chenies Manor House, Chenies, Bucks WD3 6ER by Lyndon Mallet www.cheniesmanorhouse.co.uk/the-plant- fair/ The Source Cartoon SUSSEX PRAIRIE GARDEN Unusual Plant & Garden Fair Sunday 2 September 2018 11.00 am – 5.00 pm Sussex Prairies, Morland Farm, West Sussex BN5 9AT www.sussexprairies.co.uk/events-courses/unusual-plant-and-garden-fair

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All aspects of tree work undertaken All aspects of tree work undertaken Hedges maintained Hedges maintained Fully qualified—Fully insured Fully qualified—Fully insured Local Authority Approved : Free Estimates Local Authority Approved : Free Estimates Firewood For Sale Firewood For Sale Tel: 01296 330501 Direct: 07763 073663 Tel: 01296 330501 Direct: 07763 073663 94 Tring Road, Wendover, HP22 6NX 94 Tring Road, Wendover, HP22 6NX ‘Have you noticed how green everything is, all of a sudden?’ 8 COMMUNITY & WELLBEING HP16 - The Source July / August / September 2018

LKWI has been a benefac- Little Kingshill WI centenary tor to the village, providing In the home of Mrs Pilley, families of the eleven men commemorative seats, trees over 100 years ago, a group from the village who had and donating to many local of ladies met weekly to died during the war. She charities. Each year current knit, sew and make sand- also arranged the purchase issues are discussed on a lo- bags during the First World of a hall for the WI. Subse- cal and national level lead- War. In 1918 they decided quently, in conjunction with ing to many successful cam- to affiliate themselves to Bucks County Council, the paigns. They continue to the comparatively new WI Memorial fund was used meet on the 2nd Thursday th movement and the Little towards the funding of the of the month in the Village 90 anniversary for Kingshill WI (LKWI) was current Village Hall. Hall. Business is followed by born. They were the third During the second World a speaker or entertainment Prestwood Village Hall WI group to be formed in War, members were active and afternoon tea with an Val Corteen of the WI, and one of Prest- jumble sales – one of which raised 10 shil- Bucks and had 22 members. in knitting for the troops opportunity to socialise. wood Village Hall Trustees, began her talk lings and sixpence. Mrs Pilley, who was also a and sewing for repatriated Other activities include at the AGM of the Prestwood Village As- Planning permission was obtained and suffragist, was the first Pres- prisoners of war and chil- croquet in the summer, sociation by asking, “I wonder how many building commenced with the donation of ident. dren of Free Europe. Craft swimming, lunch club, mini people know how Prestwood Village Hall a large number of bricks by the husband She and the members activities still continue to- bridge and a walking group. came to be here?” of Mrs Howard (another of the WI mem- then started the Memori- day. New members are always In 1924 the ladies of Prestwood formed bers) who owned the brick fields in Honor al fund in support of the From the early years welcome. the Prestwood Women’s Institute (WI). Af- End Lane. People then bought bricks and ter meeting once a month in the Church on one occasion a lady claimed specifical- Caring for your rabbit Hall it became apparent that they needed ly that the left hand corner of the hall was By Abigail Chung. a venue in the village and a group of ladies hers! It’s no surprise that rab- can encourage rabbits to formed a Village Hall Committee. One of The corner foundation stone was laid bits are amongst the most stretch up to reach the hay. them, Mrs Stevens, had a husband Cor- by the Countess of Macclesfield on 7 June popular pets in the UK, as - Providing places where nelius who owned substantial amounts 1928. The WI then gave the building to a they are beautiful and in- their natural digging be- of land in the area and agreed to donate trustee group and a Management Commit- telligent animals. Rabbits havior can be expressed, some. The Committee were delighted, but tee on 18 October 1928. Hanging rabbit food after the next meeting (and it’s in the WI In 1927 the WI, known as ‘Fairy God- are very curious and own- such as giving them grass ers need to make sure they areas, large litter trays or and a water bowl, as some records) Mrs Stevens asked him for a little mothers of the Village Hall’, gave the hall rabbits can drink more ef- more land as in the future a car park might an army hut to the rear of the Hall for the have an enriched life. planters filled with earth. We can help them by: - Giving them tunnels, ficiently from a bowl. Its be needed – how forward looking were the use of a club for boys and a village library. also a good idea because WI ladies in 1924! The Hall was used in the war by the - Ensuring that their en- which are important be- closed living area and out- cause they encourage rab- water bottle spouts can jam The group knocked on every door in school, ARP, voluntary services, and was shut. Prestwood asking for cash or help. They open on Sunday afternoons for visiting side run is large enough to bits to engage in much - Protecting part of the held coffee mornings, whist drives and parents of evacuee children. It was a first run and jump around in. more active behaviour. run from extreme weather aid post and the HQ of the Home Guard. - Providing hanging bas- -Making sure they have conditions (rain, snow, sun Many young couples met at the dances kets as hay racks that water in both a water bottle etc) with a cover such as there and later married. tarpaulin. In 1956 an extension was planned, but Diet is equally import- turned down because of cost, however it ant as rabbits should be fed was finally extended in 1967. Since then a good quality hay that is there have been proposals to sell part of the dry and free from dust and land but each time they have been turned mould. Hay provides them down. Prestwood Village Hall stall at The Big Lunch, Prestwood with fibre to help with gut movements and helps their Helping to improve health and social care services teeth by wearing them services to care homes. We also have a sign- down as a result of the nat- posting service where we provide informa- Rabbits love to dig ural chewing action. For more information on rabbit welfare please check out the website: rabbitwelfare.co.uk Healthwatch Bucks is an independent or- tion and advice about local health and so- ganisation that gives Bucks residents a cial care services such as how to find a care voice to shape and improve local health home or get a dentist through the NHS. Bridge for fun and social care services. We’re here to en- As we are very keen to talk to all sections sure that local views, ideas, concerns and of the community, we spend a lot of our The card game bridge owes experiences are heard at all levels of health time out and about listening to local resi- its origins to the game of and social care so that they make a posi- dents’ views. There are plenty of ways you whist, which goes back at tive difference to the way future services are can tell us about your experiences or views least to the 16th century. delivered. We do this by listening to what of local health and social care services: by The first Bridge games took people tell us about their local services. We calling us on 0845 260 6216 or emailing us place in the 1890s, but now then share this feedback with health and via [email protected] or by vis- is one of the games played iting our website www.healthwatchbucks. social care providers to help them under- by people of all ages, races, co.uk To keep up to date with our activities, stand what people think of their services. and nationalities. please subscribe to our newsletter and fol- We also use it to help other residents see Prestwood Village Hall Prestwood Bridge Club at The Big Lunch, Prestwood low us on Facebook or Twitter. what people think. Bridge meets every alter- As part of this work, we produce our Marie-Louise Morley, Communications & Engagement Lead, Healthwatch Bucks nate Tuesday afternoon own evidence-based reports on services, from 2 – 4pm in Prestwood which include recommendations based on Village Hall. It’s informal the feedback we receive. We use these re- and friendly - you don’t ports to influence, inform and, if necessary, need a partner. The cost is challenge decisions of health and social care organisations. just £3 per session. Con- Our work has helped improve the pa- tact Stella Watts-Moore tient experience of health and social care for more information on services from GP practices and hospital Gathering information for Healthwatch Bucks 01494 863201. Email: [email protected] SPORT & LEISURE 9

has been introduced to Golden jubilee for badminton club cover the basics, while the doors are open to players of more experienced dancers all standards and all ages. have benefi ted from two Jessie, 14, is its youngest tuition evenings. All this member at the moment. has resulted in an overall John is in his 70s and still improvement in style and gives everyone else a run confi dence. Th is confi - for their money. dence was translated into You can see more on the action recently when 12 club’s Facebook page. Or experienced dancers took come along for a free intro- part in a demonstration ductory session. You can for members of Th e Forget also ring Mike on 07799 me Not Club in Prestwood. 726231 or email him at What an enjoyable time - Missenden Badminton in Prestwood Junior School’s hall [email protected] Lucy Clark scottish dancing team in Prestwood Village Hall an ideal way to share a love of dancing with the wider In July 2008 Th e Source re- With sessions on a community followed by af- ported on the Missenden Wednesday in term-time Dancing for fun, ternoon tea! Badminton’s 40th year. Th is from 8-10pm, the club Dancing resumes on year they celebrate 50 years still meets at Prestwood Th ursday 6 September in which the club has con- Junior School in Clare fi tness and charity Th e Lucy Clark Scottish a popular event for many when new dancers will be tinued to fl ourish and pro- Road HP16 0NR. Country Dance Club has dancers from other clubs. very welcome. vide a local place to enjoy Th e club prides itself on had its busiest dancing year Th e fundraising Spring social badminton. off ering a fun evening. Its 50 years of Missenden Badminton to date, packed with many Charity Dance highlights opportunities to dance, so- the Club’s commitment to cialise and have fun. the community and, this Prestwood 10K, 5K and Children’s Th e two main events, year, the profi ts from this featuring live music by Ian event will benefi t two char- Ultim8 Warrior Challenge Robertson and his band, ities, the Chiltern MS Cen- Lots of local runners and their families have proved very success- tre, Halton and Lindengate turned up for the 14th Prestwood 10k on ful and this year was no ex- in Wendover. Sunday 13 May. Th is annual event is one ception. For the third con- Providing tuition for all For further information, of the largest events of the year organised secutive year, tickets were dancers is recognised to be please contact: Liz Mitchell by the Chilterns MS Centre to raise mon- sold out for the Christmas very important so a more (Secretary) 07947 000368 ey for local people living with multiple Dance, which has become formal Beginners’ Course www.lucyclark.org.uk sclerosis (MS). Th e weather was kind and runners were cheered on by spectators en- joying the spring sunshine. Th e 10k was won by Charlie May, his third consecutive The start of the race win! Malt the Brewery provided well-needed New for this year was the children’s refreshment for some of the runners and Ultim8 Warrior obstacle course, a 1km spectators. Other sponsors included Kier course that included spider webs, crawl Homes and JNP Partnership and the Mid- nets and walls. Lots of children from the counties Co-operative. local schools took part and had fun, es- Th e day raised over £6,500, which pecially when their parents joined in to will go directly towards treatments and Great Missenden Garage throw wet sponges at them! Defi nitely to support for local people with MS, their be repeated next year. families and carers. Th e Centre, based in a local independent garage that provides a friendly, Th e event was supported by the Rotary Wendover, provides a number of support- Club of Great Missenden who provided ive therapies and treatments such as phys- personal service at affordable rates...... For more information on rabbit welfare please check out the website: rabbitwelfare.co.uk the marshalls and marked out the route. iotherapy, oxygen treatment, hydrotherapy Without their support the event could and acupuncture to local people living in and the surrounding ✺ MOT’s ✺ SERVICING ✺ REPAIRS counties. It costs over £1 million a year to run the Centre, which relies almost entirely ✺ EXHAUSTS ✺ TYRES ✺ BATTERIES on donations and fundraising. ✺ FAULT DIAGNOSTICS ✺ COURTESY CARS

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not take place and they have continued to AYLESBURY ROAD support the Chilterns MS Centre for many years. Th ey are currently looking for new A41 members, so if you would consider help- Bear and runners RIGNALL ROAD ing at next year’s event, as well as becom- Th e event will be taking place again HIGH STREET ing a Rotarian, visit www.greatmissenden- next year so watch this space! To view all

Rignall Road BROOMFIELD HILL rotary.org.uk of the photos from this year’s event, or to GRIMMS HILL Th e Chilterns MS Centre also thank fi nd out more about the work the Centre Great Missenden HIGH STREET Great their other sponsors. Main sponsor does, visit www.chilternsmscentre.org. HP16 9AN MARTINSEND LANEMissenden A4128 01494 866840/863479 www.greatmissendengarage.co.uk 10 CHURCH & CHARITY HP16 - Th e Source July / August / September 2018 Celebrate a decade of the Chilterns 3 Peaks Challenge Local charity Rennie Grove Hospice Care is inviting walkers to sign up to its 10th annual sponsored walk along the Chil- terns section of the Ridgeway National Trail on Sunday 9 September 2018. Last issue Th e S o u r e c report-

Members of Great Missenden 41 Club present a cheque to Nigel Kippax of Missenden Walled Garden ed on the team from Th e st Practice who are entering. Missenden Walled Garden 1 Birthday You can still sponsor them Missenden Walled Garden senden & District 41 Club at the Walled Garden in through this code, or in the grounds of Missen- presented a cheque, there one short year. Th e green- www.justgiving.com/fundraising/emily-peoples den Abbey provides a safe was a ribbon-cutting cer- houses are full of plants and caring horticultural emony to open the Club- for sale and for use in the However, you could join in Th e Chil- working environment for house Chalet, presentation kitchens, the Meadow has terns 3 Peaks Challenge which has proved adults with disabilities. In of a football trophy, and been cleared, there are to be a popular opportunity for everyone to don their walking boots and enjoy the June it celebrated its fi rst visitors were entertained bee-hives in the Orchard scenic hills with the whole family. Organ- anniversary as an indepen- with music and singing. and a growing number of ised by Rennie Grove Hospice Care to dent charity. Th e building will provide ‘Gardeners’ have achieved raise funds for their invaluable services. Its latest challenge has social and welfare facilities, a growing number of skills. Th e Challenge off ers a choice of a 7, 11 been to raise £18,000 to and training for new in- Trustee Chareline Gibbs or 20 mile routes. All can be completed build and equip a new large door craft s and skills. It is said, “We are very proud at any pace, allowing time to take in the wooden Chalet. At the cel- also available for use by the of all that our gardeners, stunning panoramic views that make up ebration, the Great Mis- local community during staff and volunteers have evenings and at weekends. the Chilterns Ridgeway. achieved in our 1st year The Chilterns 3 Peaks Challenge Th e cheque was present- All participants will take on the fi rst two as a charity. We are very and scale the third peak, Ivinghoe Beacon. ed by 41 Club Chairman peaks, Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf Cross, grateful to all the organisa- For those who are feeling up for the chal- Chris Brooker with past by tackling the 7 mile route from Princes lenge, the 20 mile route is taken entirely Chairman Chris Wells. tions and individuals in the Risborough to Wendover. Once complet- village and areas around on foot, including all three peaks, before Th e 41 Club supports lo- ed, walkers will be able to enjoy a well-de- catching the bus back to your car and off Great Missenden for the cal charities through fund served rest and refuel using one of the ca- home for a well-earned rest! marvellous support they raising events which last tering outlets. Th e 7 mile entrants will then Participants in 2017’s walk had nothing have given us. Now for year included a quiz night, be able to head back to their cars via the but praise for the event and between them Year 2!”. dance and the Rotary fl oat buses kindly provided by Arriva, whilst raised a whopping £43,000. Visitors welcome Monday Heather and David cut the ribbon for at Christmas. the 11 mile walkers press on to Tring by For all the information you need visit: the new Clubhouse Chalet - Friday 10.00am –2.00pm Much has been achieved bus to complete the additional four miles www.renniegrove.org/chilterns3peaks Finity bows out graciously Charity Cookbook Finity will cease to operate talk about dying” at the IGNITE (In God New IGNITE has already at the end of July. Th ey set fi rst Cambridge college Ideas To Explore) is a raised money through a out to make a diff erence, TEDx conference. Her talk young people’s group cake sale and a Christmas off ering the community is still available to view on at St. Peter and St. Paul Jumper event. It is now the opportunity to think the TED Youtube chan- Church in Great Missend- hoping to put together a through options and talk nel: www.youtube.com/ en. Members are aged be- cookbook of recipes to sell. about all the issues around watch?v=8zOi6Z_0au8. tween 10 and 15. Could you contribute end of life care and plan- Th e next issue will carry Wedding for a Grand at Holy Trinity Th ey have been learning one of your favourite rec- ning. In 4 years, Finity information about the way If you are looking for a exclusive use of the hall and about the work of Abra- ipes for inclusion in the has spoken directly with Finity’s work will be car- beautiful church wedding churchyard for your recep- ham’s Children in Crisis book? All recipes will be over 1,200 people at a ried forward by others, but but feel that your budget tion. All statutory wedding (ACIC). ACIC is a small considered. It would be multitude of events. One meanwhile we say a huge won’t stretch, please visit us fees plus hire of the hall for charity working in the great if you would agree example is that Jo With- thank you for all the hard at Holy Trinity, Prestwood. the evening before and the Holy Land seeking to care that your name be includ- ers spoke on, “We need to but fruitful work. Weddings can be expen- day of the wedding are in- for the education, health ed along with why you sive so we are delighted to cluded. and welfare of children in like the recipe or where it be able to off er a ‘Wedding Th e Reverend Deiniol crisis situations. Th eir aim comes from. for a Grand’ package. For Heywood says, "Our church is to help them achieve If you are able to help £1,000, you can have a beau- is here for everyone, and their full potential. It is please send your recipe to tiful wedding in our loving- anyone who lives in Prest- apolitical, non-judgmental the Parish Offi ce in Great ly refurbished church with wood has just as much right and gives support regard- Missenden or by e-mail to to be married at Holy Trin- less of faith or nationality. [email protected] ity, Prestwood as Prince Great Missenden Harry had to be married at St George's Chapel, Wind- A warm, friendly sheltered house for the elderly in sor. We stand with Bish- the picturesque centre of the village. Come and take a look to see for yourself and have a op Michael Curry on this. Mayertorne Cottage We're here to celebrate with Bed & Breakfast chat with you the power of your love." Wendover HP22 6QA Carol Lauder-Ross To fi nd out more, please Tel: 44(0)1296 620830 Tel: 01494 865026 or email for a brochure email Lesley in the Church www.mayertorne.co.uk Offi ce on marketing@ht- [email protected] Email: Find out more on our website prestwood.org.uk or call [email protected] 01494 863805. www.abbeyfield.com

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Activ Business Top Award for Prestwood Photographer Janice Nicholson of Pho- Not only do you have understood when dealing Solutions opens tography By Us has just to submit an extensive with the public including Wheelers Yard is a small cul de sac off been awarded her Licen- panel of photographic im- professional insurances. Great Missenden High Street where up- tiateship of the Master ages, which are displayed Th is is the reason why stairs Michael Lowes has created a spa- Photographer Association and judged in front of fi ve you should only book a cious modern, colourful offi ce. It is the (LMPA) with a stunning highly respected Fellows of qualifi ed professional to new home of Activ Business Solutions and panel of Images of por- the industry, but you also photograph those precious a good advert for the offi ce services the traits, her speciality. must produce an in depth memories in life - wedding, company provides. Richard (left) and Michael Lowes at their new offi ce Th e judges’ comments working profi le about your pets, family and children - given to Janice, included work and business prac- as it’s the only way of know- Th e company is a ‘single source solu- design your website and advise on digi- words like sheer quality, tises. Th is document goes ing you will get the best pos- tion for all business products’ both phys- tal marketing. Michael plans to be hiring impact, stunning, out- into the Health and Safe- sible creative photographs ical and digital. So, if you’re setting up or more staff this year. standing and unique, ty elements that must be and personal service. revamping your offi ce, the company will Michael lives in Little Kingshill and is which explained the not only design the space, organise the committed to the local community. Twen- strength of the panel. electrics, supply the furniture, stationery ty percent of the company’s profi ts will go Licentiateship of the and business cards but also, with the help to Bucks Newlife, the charity for disabled MPA is the hardest quali- of brother Richard and the creative team, children. fi cation to achieve within the photographic profes- New client centred law fi rm sion as it takes a great deal Approachable, local and need and growing appetite of time, work and dedica- aff ordable – not words that from clients for a fresh and tion to your art to reach spring to mind when you more innovative approachAPPRO ACHABLE • LOCAL • AFFORDABLEthis level. Entering the think about a law fi rm. to the way in which legal Association at probation- Cartmell & Co is expanding – please join us to celebrate our success However, Cartmell & Co services were traditionally ary level and reaching the Solicitors are changing the provided – which On placesThursday 07 June, you are invited to attend an earlyrequired evening high standards of experience of solicitors and the needs of the clientdrinks at the reception to celebrate the opening of our thirdthis office qualifi cation is a mas- from 5.30pm for 6.00pm – 8.00pm the law and have recently core of the services off ered. sive achievement. Janice Nicholson receives her LMPA certifi cate moved into their 3rd offi ce As a modern, supportive The reception is being held at the magnificent , and working with the local in Bucks, at Wright’s House, and progressive local prac-London Road, Great Missenden, Bucks HP16 0BD fairs and festivals too. Th ere 102-104 High Street Great tice, Cartmell & Co are gen- Roald Dahl Museum is a plan to update and im- Missenden. uinely keen to support local bad news and good news prove all the galleries in Started by Rob Cartmell community organisations date until mid-July, which Will Aid certifi cate 2021 and so this situation in 2013, Cartmell & Co and local charities where means their autumn school are undoubtedly one of the they can, and have recently mell & Co have also been is enabling the Museum to bookings cannot begin un- prepare for that. fastest growing law fi rms in adopted Missenden Walled acknowledged by Will Aid til aft er that. Th e Museum RSVP to Mags Desai by Monday 04 June Th e Museum Shop, a the Home Counties. Rob Garden as a charity for as one of the top donating has insurance that means it [email protected] or 01494 870075 treasure-trove of Roald has always recognised the their newest offi ce. Cart- fi rms in the UK - raising an Following the fl ashwill be able to retain all the Dahl books, toys, games Our newest officeincredible is located at £7,215.Wright’s House, 102-104 Highfl oods Street in, Great Missend- staff , and they are working Great Missenden, Bucks HP16 0BE Tel: 01494 923923 and gift s remains open If you are looking to en over the late May Bank hard to turn the problem as is Th e Café, which is writewww.cartmell a will, require-solicitors.co.uk probate Holiday weekend, the into opportunities. now managed and run by for an estate, buying or sell- Roald Dahl Museum gal- Th e good news is that Caring for you, your family and business ing a property, or need legal leries are undergoing ex- Roald Dahl’s Archive and the Museum, still serving advice for your business, freshly-made lunches and tensive work by fl ood dam- Writing Hut were un- have an employment or age contractors. touched, and also that they snacks, and a delumptious family matter, then contact Although fl ood damage aim to make the best of a selection of home-made one of their friendly and re- was limited to one end of diffi cult situation. Steve cookies and cakes. Th is is a sponsive team to help you the site the electrical sys- Gardam, the Museum good time for the residents fi nd a prompt, straight for- tems and underfl oor heat- director, is encouraging of this area to support an ward, local and aff ordable ing have been aff ected and staff to be creative in part- important attraction and solution. many exhibits will need nering with others, for ex- source of employment Enquiries: 01494 923923 to be replaced. Th ey will ample a showing of Matilda while they weather the www.cartmell-solicitors.co.uk not know the reopening by the Blue Door Cinema, storm damage restoration.

Paul Bolton of Cartmell with Nigel Kippax of the Walled Garden New Off Licence in Station Approach Wild Kite Bottle Shop has ers may stay for an hour to BuildingBuilding RenovationsRenovations been granted a license to taste the diff erent products FINE BESPOKE FURNITURE AndAnd open an off licence at 31 but will mainly buy alcohol Station Approach, previ- to consume at home’. BuildingBuildingExtensionsExtensions Renovations Renovations ously occupied by Blue Permission was given for and And Dragon dry cleaners. opening everyday from 11 KitchensKitchensExtensions && BathroomsBathrooms According to the owner am to 10 pm. Th ere will be Extensions Built-in and freestanding cabinets, Adam Spackman, the in- no drinking on the outdoor Kitchens & Bathrooms tention is for the premises patio area and no smoking shelving and media units, studies, tables, CarpentryCarpentry Kitchens & Bathrooms to be a ‘farm produce store or vaping on the premises. kitchen and bedroom furniture and fittings. Carpentry with an off licence and Notices shall be displayed 014940149401494 865906 865906865906 or oror 0787607876 236535236535236535 tasting facility. It will be advising patrons to keep Carpentry Telephone: 01494 866932 Mobile: 07840 757 336 Contact:Contact: Ben Ben Elliott operating as a shop rather noise to a minimum and Contact:Contact: BenBen ElliottElliott than a public house and is to be considerate of the Website: www.catherinestevensfurniture.co.uk References available / insured ReferencesReferences AvailableAvailable // InsuredInsured intended to be a café at- occupiers of neighbouring 01494 865906 or 07876 236535 E-mail:E [email protected]: [email protected] mosphere where custom- properties. EE--Mail:Mail: [email protected]@btinternet.comContact: Ben Elliott References Available / Insured E-Mail: [email protected]

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Friday 13 July POTUS hits Prestwood! ‘Prestwood’s Offi cal Trumped Kitchen, Bluegrass music Up Session’. Donald Trump is by Th e Wick Trimmers and due to visit the UK…..what- All-American Classics on ever your view, Malt Th e ’the decks’ by Mike ‘Wheels Brewery has an alternative of Steel’ Fulham….and of ‘celebration’ in mind. course an abundance of To celebrate the early Trumped Up. Plus try their success of their new beer latest craft beer….SoCal a de- TRUMPED UP, Nick and lightful West Coast Pale Ale. Jenny Watson, owners of Entry is free however you Malt Th e Brewery are throw- can buy Beer ’n’ Cue tokens ing a party. Join them on Fri- at Maltthebrewery.shop to day 13th at the brewery in guarantee getting some food Prestwood from 5pm till late. Y’all. So pull out your Stet- Enjoy an American sons and Cowboy boots (but themed BBQ by Smoke Yard leave the guns at home!) Saturday 14 July - Inside the world of a fi lm & TV extra Organised by the Friends Th e time 2.30pm and the www.missendenchurch.org.ukSaturday 14th July 2:30pm of Great Missenden Parish venue is the Oldham Hall, Saturday 14 July | 6.30pm | £60 Church. Th is is a talk by Pe- Church Street and there is ter Hague, which includes free parking on the adjacent insights into Downton Abbey school playground. Tickets Inside the World and Killing Eve, followed by a are £10 from Samways, Great of a Film & TV delicious aft ernoon tea. Missenden. Extra including Downton Abbey and Killing Eve By Peter Hague, Actor with Afternoon Tea Oldham Hall, Church Street, Great Missenden Add some glamour to your summer Saturday 14 July - Midsummer Ball with free parking on the nearby school playground Adults: £10, accompanied children free Aft er the success of their New drinks. Tickets from Samways, Newsagents, Station Approach, Gt Missenden at this fabulous black tie event at the Year’s Eve Black Tie Ball, Mis- If you needed any more en- or at the door FRIENDS OF GREAT MISSENDEN PARISH CHURCH senden Abbey are hosting their couragement, Dresses Come Regd. Charity No: 1067435 unique 12th Century Missenden Abbey! fi rst ever Midsummer Ball on True in Great Missenden are of- Saturday 14th July. Tickets cost fering 10% off all evening gowns

£60 for a 3 course dinner and purchased for the occasion. LeeFlower2012.qxd 30/3/15 08:36 Page 1 Enjoy Pimms and entertainment Saturday 21 July - The Lee Flower Show on the manicured lawns before Th e Lee Flower Show is on A small army of helpers is 21 July and the excitement is needed to put on the show indulging in a seasonally sumptuous palpable. Th e committee has so thank you to all those three course dinner. There will be been preparing: the posters who have already enlisted. If are on the roadsides, the you haven’t been asked but show with classes forst resi- fl ags will be fl ying and the would really like to help, do dents and visitors, side21 shows, 2018 music and dancing until midnight and cricket fi eld will be trans- please call Jonathan Batten beer tent, dog show and the bar will close at 1am. formed with the largest mar- on 01494 837450. spectacular attractions. And quee to be seen in Th e Lee If you can bake a cake then put on your dancing since last year. for the tea tent then bring it shoes and get down to the For your part you need along to the pavilion in the marquee for great night of to decide on your entries morning - or better still en- dancing to Th e New Th ings. and get those to Ann Ash ter it in a cookery class and Tickets at £20 each are still To see the menu or book online visit by 19 July. It’s all there in the then donate half to the tea available for the Flower www.missendenabbey.co.uk or you can schedule – a variety of class- tent. Show Dance from the Shop es for all. (If you’ve mislaid Th e Lee Flower Show is at Th e Lee until Saturday 14 call us on 01494 866811. it, download another copy at Th e Lee Manor Park from July. Th ereaft er contact from the village website – 1.45pm. Th ere’s fun and Laura Doggett and just follow the Flower Show games for all the family. It’s Neeta Norton by email: link.) a traditional village fl ower leefl [email protected] Missenden Abbey | Great Missenden | HP16 0BD Thursdays 16, 23, 30 August - Prestwood on Sea Reserve your place now for Come along and enjoy Missenden and special diets this year’s visits to Prest- a holiday ‘staycation’ with catered for if notifi ed in ad- wood on Sea, the holiday coff ee and biscuits, quiz vance. club for seniors. Th e dates activities and companion- Book your place by con- are Th ursdays 16, 23 and 30 ship, home cooked lunch, tacting Mary Spooner on August from 11am - 3.15pm followed by entertainment. 01494 862431. Th is event is in Prestwood Methodist Tea and cake is served before organised by the churches Church, High Street (Church leaving. Transport can be in Prestwood with grateful building nearly opposite provided from Prestwood, thanks to Sweet Charity for Co-op). and Great their fi nancial support. Tuesday 18 September - The how and why of Breeding Th e Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust factors, oft en aft er a long migration from (BBOWT) is the foremost organisation pro- Africa. Great Missenden Memorial Centre. tecting wildlife and enhancing iconic land- 7.45pm. entry £3 including refreshments. scapes across our three counties. BBOWT talk by ornithologist Tim Sellar, ‘Th e how and why of Breeding’, with illustrations mainly from British birds whose planning must take in the vagaries of our weather and many other Email: [email protected] EVENTS 13 HP16 events

Saturday 30 June Thursday 12 July Thursday 9 August Prestwood Friendship Club . WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY Salvation Army Timbrels group. Wednesdays Summer Fair. Prestwood Junior Little Kingshill WI. Andy Prestwood Gardening Society. AND MONTHLY EVENTS School. 11.30am-2.30pm Harding, what’s fl ying tonight. Winter-Growing South African (See Wed 11 July) Th roughout August Wicked Little Kingshill Village Hall. 2pm. Bulbs, Paul Cumbleton. (See Sundays Wednesday at the library (see Summer Fayre. Little Kingshill Thursday 13 September Great Missenden Library below) School 12noon-3pm Visitors and New members are Th urs 12 July) Little Kingshill WI. Ms Debbie Cream teas each Sunday welcome. Christine Taylor 01494 Tuesday 14 August Brady, a female in civvy street (See Th e Lee Old Church during July Coff ee in Damian Hall under the Summer Fete. Great Missenden 868552 and August. 3-5pm. All proceeds Immaculate Heart of Mary RC School. 12 noon -3pm. Prestwood Evening WI. Carib- Th urs 12 July) to church funds. Prestwood Gardening Society. bean cookery demonstration, Church Great Missenden each Prestwood Gardening Society. Wednesday at about 10.15am singers4all family-friendly concert Priestfi eld Arboretum, Coralie Sandra Webb. (See Tues 10 July) Great Missenden Parish Church. commemorating the Centenary Th e History of Pinewood Studios, 3–5pm. Music on 1 July. aft er Mass at 9.30am. Ramsey. Prestwood Village Hall. Mike Payne. (See Th urs 12 July) of the end of WW1. St Mary’s 8pm. Contact Edna Little 01494 Thursday 16 August Prestwood baby & toddler group. Prestwood on Sea Holiday club Mondays Church, Old Amersham. 7pm. 863454 Saturday 15 September 9.45-11.15am. for senior citizens. Prestwood Mums and Toddlers Group Tickets from Samways, or email Little Kingshill WI celebrates 100 (M&T). Weekly. Great Missenden Prestwood Village Hall. singers4allpopupchoir@gmail. Saturday 14 July Methodist church Hall. 11am- years with tea & cake. 11am- Baptist Church Hall. 10-11.30am. Bible Study and Prayer. Fellow- com or wegottickets.com LinK Café. Little Kingshill Baptist 3pm. transport available. Booking 4pm. Exhibitions, music and Details Rev Helen Baker 07795 Church. 10am-12noon. Little Mary Spooner 01494 862431 ship Room, Great Missenden Sunday 1 July laying up of the old banner. Little 404387 [email protected] Baptist Church, Term time St Peter and St Paul Patronal Fes- Kingshill’s café– with a diff erence! Thursday 23 August Kingshill Village Hall (See page8) www.greatmissendenbaptistchurch.com 10-11.30am. All welcome. Bring your bike for help with tival. Choral Evensong. 6pm Prestwood on Sea Holiday club Sunday 16 September Daytime Book Group. Meets (Contact 01494 864008) repairs and maintenance. Even (See Th urs 16 August) Tuesday 3 July without a bike. Holy Trinity Church Prestwood. monthly. Details Val Deane Great Missenden Bridge Club Prestwood Forget Me Not Club Harvest Festival. 9.30am. Watch 01494 862596. every Wednesday. 7.30pm. Friends of Great Missenden Thursday 30 August for over the 60’s. Meet at 2.15pm. Prestwood on Sea Holiday club out for posters with details of Pop-Up Kitchen and garden. GM Memorial Hall. Prestwood Village Hall, a sociable Parish Church. Talk by actor venue etc. Secretary 07778 119094 Peter Hague (see p12). Oldham (See Th ursday 16 August) Baptist Church Hall, Great Mis- aft ernoon tea and entertainment Tuesday 18 September senden. 3.30pm weekly. (Contact All Voices Aloud Singing Group. Hall. 2.30pm. Tickets £10 from Friday 31August see Mon M&T Group) Wednesday 4 July Samways. Great Missenden Evening WI. (Term Time) Great Missenden Prestwood Nature. Creatures of Baptist Church 7.30pm. Details Prestwood Aft ernoon WI. 3 www.missendenchurch.org.uk the Night Safari at Boug’s Mead- Remarkable story of the Windsor Voice Band dynamic children’s members tell us about their lives. chair, Stewart Linford AIWSc. singing group for ages 7 to 13. Helen 01494 715336. Tuesday 17 July ow. Link Road car park, Great www.allvoicesaloud.com Prestwood Village Hall 2.15pm. Missenden. 7.45-9pm. Informa- (See Tues 17 July) Weekly 5pm-6pm Misbourne Details 01494 862156 Great Missenden Evening WI. School, Great Missenden. tion Julie Hopton 07931 575 371 BBOWT talk ornithologist Th e Missendens Badminton Open meeting Th e Oregon Trail, tel. 0777 370 4233 Club. Weekly during term time. Friday 6 July Roger Shaw. Oldham Hall Church Tim Sellar, Th e How and Why Pot Luck Lunch. Holy Trinity Saturday 1 September fi [email protected] - 8-10pm social badminton. Prest- Street Great Missenden. 7.45pm. Prestwood Nature. Pollina- of Breeding, Great Missenden Church Hall Prestwood 1.15pm. Tuesdays wood Junior School. Details New members always welcome. tor-Friendly Garden work party. Memorial Centre. 7.45pm. entry Bring a dish to share and donation Over 60s Leisure Group at the Mike 01494 865325. Details 01494 862000 Greenlands Lane Allotments, £3 including refreshments. (See of £2 for church funds for a three Memorial Hall Great Missenden 10am to 12noon. Information page 12) Thursdays course lunch. Wednesday 18 July 9.45-11.45am. Short mat bowls, Toddler Th ursdays, Holy Trinity Chequers Folk. Live folk music at [email protected] Wednesday 19 Sept and short tennis, croquet outside Church, Prestwood (Term time) Sat 7 and Sun 8 July Chequers Folk. (See Wed 18 July) in summer months. No previous Prestwood Steam Fair. Honor Th e Barn Cherry Tree Farm Great Prestwood Gardening Society 9.30-11.30am. Drop-In for Kingshill HP15 6ED. With Th e Annual Show. Prestwood Village Saturday 22 September knowledge needed. Details children and carers. All welcome. End Lane. 10am-5pm. Tickets £7 Jean Wallwork 01494 863113 www.htprestwood.org.uk/toddlers adults, OAPs £6, Children £1 Wick Trimmers and guest musi- Hall. 2 pm. Contact: Steve Yates County and District Council- cians. 8pm. Free entry, Contact 01494 866172 lor Surgeries. Great Missenden Simply Walk. A gentle 30-45 Saturday 7 July Weekly lunch club in the Baptist Philippa 01494 866439 Library. 11am-12 noon. minute morning walk at 10am. Hall Great Missenden for over Prestwood Nature. Boug’s Mead- Sunday 2 September Meet at Great Missenden Me- ow. National Meadow Day. Link Saturday 21 July Cafe Service Informal gathering Wednesday 26 Sept 60s. Details: Th e Lee Flower Show. Th e Lee morial Hall. Free. Information: Julie Needle 01296 612843. Road, Great Missenden, 10am- - multi-media presentation with Prestwood Friendship Club . Manor Park. From 1.45pm. Fun 01494 475367 email 4pm. Information John Obee brunch. King’s Church Prestwood Fiona Castle. (See Wed 11 July) [email protected] Lucy Clark Scottish Country and games for all the family. at Prestwood Village Hall. 10.30- 01494 865 564 (see page 7) Saturday 29 September www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/en- Dance Club meets every Th urs- Saturday 28 July 11.45am. All welcome. Contact vironment/exploring-the-coun- day evening. Oldham Hall, Great Sunday 8 July Colin Veysey 0788 4176201 Parish Council surgery, Great Prestwood Nature. Hedgerows in Parish Council surgery, Prest- Missenden Memorial Centre, tryside/simply-walk/ Missenden. Details Liz Mitchell wood Village Hall, 11am Tuesday 4 September Village Coff ee Morning at the 07947 000368. Summer. Family friendly country 11am. www.lucyclark.org.uk walk around local hedgerows 2pm Wednesday 1 August Prestwood Forget Me Not Club Memorial Hall, Great Missenden for over the 60s. (See Tues 3 July) Prestwood Nature. Harvest of the 10am-12 noon. Details to 4pm. Meet outside Prestwood Prestwood Aft ernoon WI. Th e Hedgerows. Family friendly walk Fridays Village Hall. Information Karen work of the Magistrate. (See Wed Jennifer King 01494 865271. 1st Friday of the month. New Wednesday 5 September around local hedgerows. Meet Tricks – lunch club. Great Mis- van Oostrum 07910 684 339 4 July) Prestwood Aft ernoon WI. Har- outside Prestwood Village Hall. Exercises for the over 50s at the Memorial Hall, Great Missenden senden Baptist Church. 11.30am. Tuesday 10 July Friday 3 August vest lunch and B and B. (Wed 4 2pm to 4pm. To book Karen van Contact 01494 837715. Details: Prestwood Evening WI. Open Pot Luck Lunch. Holy Trinity July) Oostrum 07910 684 339 12noon-1pm. Exercises to music. Details www.greatmissendenbaptist- Meeting Burma Forces Welfare Church Hall Prestwood (See Fri church.com Association, Sherry Scott, MBE. Friday 6 September Tuesday 2 October Emma Culmer 07914 845366 6 July) Prestwood Forget Me Not Club Prestwood Village Hall 7.45pm. Pot Luck Lunch. Holy Trinity Prestwood and Great Kingshill Weekly Table Tennis (term time for over the 60s. (See Tues 3 July) Guests, all welcome. £4 for visi- Saturday 4 August Church Hall Prestwood (See Fri Age Concern Luncheon Club. only) All abilities and ages wel- Th e Lighthouse Barn dance in 6 July) come. Great Missenden Baptist tors. details Chris Plested 01494 Wednesday 3 October Prestwood Village Hall. 1pm the Marquee on the Buryfi eld (Not 1st Tuesday of the month). Church. 2.30pm. Contact, see 890202 Tuesday 11 September Prestwood Aft ernoon WI. Th e New Tricks above. with Th e Wick Trimmers & caller Prestwood Evening WI. Craft Joan Palmer 01494 863982. Wednesday 11 July George Rivas. 6pm. Tickets from Remarkable story of the Windsor evening. (See Tues 10 July) Chair. Stewart Linford (See Wed Bridge Group. 2nd and 4th 3rd Friday of the month New Coff ee & Cake. Little Kingshill Samways, and Costcutter. £12.50 Tricks aft ernoon tea. Tea, cakes Baptist Church. 9-11am Wednesday 12 Sept 4 July) Tuesday of each month, Prest- adult, £7.50 for u18s, £30.00 fam- wood Village Hall. No partner and games for the young at heart. ily ticket (2+2) includes supper Prestwood Gardening Society Friday 5 October Great Missenden Baptist Church. Prestwood Friendship Club. Coach Trip – Anglesey Abbey, necessary. 2–4pm. Details Stella with Prestwood Infant School. 2 Sunday 5 August Pot Luck Lunch. Holy Trinity Watts-Moore 01494 863201. 2.30pm. see New Tricks above Cambs. NT. Contact: Church Hall (See Fri 6 July) –3.15pm. No charge, donations Prestwood Nature. Boug’s Mead- David Plested 01494 890202 SATB chamber choir meets every Saturdays accepted. Prestwood Methodist ow work party. 9am-12noon. Sunday 7 October 3 weeks Tuesday evenings in 1st Saturday of each month. church. Mary Spooner 01494 Information John Obee 01494 865 Coff ee & Cake. Little Kingshill Prestwood Nature. Boug’s Great Missenden. Informal audi- Coff ee morning. Lee Common 862431 564 (See page 7) Baptist Church. 9-11am Meadow work party. 10am- 1pm. tions contact: singers4allpopup- Methodist Church 10.30am-12 Contact John Obee 01494 865 564 [email protected] 07773 704233 noon

Roald Dahl Museum closed Wicked Wednesdays at the Great Missenden Library The Roald Dahl Museum is currently Great Missenden Library will run Wicked Exact details are not confi rmed but there will closed until further notice due to flooding. Wednesday to tie in with the Library Sum- be an activity every Wednesday am and pm We’re working hard to repair the mer Reading Challenge for children aged throughout August. Children will explore a damage, but this may take some time. 5-11. Th e theme this year is Mischief Makers map of Beanotown to fi nd the mysterious inspired by the much-loved children’s title buried treasure and become ultimate mis- Beano which celebrates its 80th anniversary. chief makers! Dennis, Gnasher and friends Café and Shop open Th e Challenge encourages children to read will help them solve clues and collect stick- During the closure, the Museum Shop and Café will be open six library books during the summer hol- ers. For more details, ask at the Library. as usual, Tuesday to Friday. Keep an eye on the Museum iday. Th ey receive rewards each time they Opening hours fi nish a book and a certifi cate for those Tuesday, Wednesday 9.30am -5pm; Facebook page for occasional weekend Café opening hours. who complete the Challenge. Th ey can read Friday 9.30am – 6pm; whatever they like - fi ction, fact, joke books, Saturday 9.30am -1pm; picture books, audio books - as long as they Sunday, Monday, Th ursday and Public See facebook.com/roalddahlmuseum for updates are borrowed from the library. holidays – closed 14 PUZZLES HP16 - The Source July / August / September 2018

Across (Down contd.) SOURCE CROSSWORD NO. 55 1. The mixed message ends, “Get me a peeled 5. Garden project, we need about 2 people (4) “Mixed up area” by the Editor orange!” (9) 6. Get plumbing into Department of Apologies to the crossword purists... the Editor hasn’t perfected the art of 11. Just a thought, lose egos and add the Theology initially. (5) setting crossword puzzles. However maybe a different style will pose a chal- pleasure principle to part of each of us! (4) 7. Train stoppages included in impact of lenge that some will find interesting. The Source wants to say a big thank-you 12. Northern Ireland 50 opponents 0 (3) deluge (5) to ‘Dialogos’, we are very grateful for all creativity and skill in the crosswords over the past 11 years. The variety and consistent quality will be greatly 17. Post Office has aliens added to be romantic 8. No way in to small southern influenced missed by many. writers. (5) dwelling (4) 20. Mayor addressed that his ship is lost, only 9. Alternative to a hymn, we hear (3) one penny compensation promised (4) 10. Covering a sun bronzed guy lost from 21. Be an answer to Jack’s problem (4) New York (3) 23. Its origins of the paper (6) 13. Question - Could it be Susan that’s the 24. Mix up gives all communities rural problem? (5) housing (8) 14. The attraction is His majesty starts with half truths (6) Down 15. Shakespeare’s wife loses a way to own 1. It’s a hard case – north to heaven or… (5) things (4) 2. Cooking accident leaves large ape with only 16. Forerunner to Gestapo squashed (5) one eye, we hear (5) 18. Part of resplendent offer to help out (4) 3. Landlord organises to add part of bedding 19. Almost sugar free available nearby (5) to nativity scene (7) 22. Gardening aspiration goes without 4. Lance is so heavy, knight can only carry it at an angle (4) peas (3) Great Missenden Bridge Club Issue 55 bridge hand North leads the king of spades which is ducked by West. West wins the subsequent spade lead with the ace voiding the suit in both hands to provide a ruff and discard opportunity if another spade is led later. West carefully leads the eight (not the five) of clubs to the 10 and jack. West calls On completing the crossword you will find a second puzzle which links the words in for the 2 of hearts to finesse the queen of the crossword. Combining the words will reveal just how mixed up our local area is! hearts. South needs to play the king and lead another heart to West’s queen rather 1a+7d : ______than open up diamonds which would al- 17a+20a : ______low East’s king to win. 14d+1d+4d : ______West now leads the five of clubs to gain en- try to East to enjoy the ace of hearts and 6d+3d : ______ruff the third heart. 21a+2d : ______East/West are vulnerable Good defense by North/South ensures How would you expect the bidding to go West cannot make more than nine tricks 5d+15d : ______on this board? so the contract is defeated. 18d+9d+12a : ______I suggest: At the club, this board was played at 11 ta- 8d+22d+10d : ______bles. The outcome was different at every ta- When sending completed entries for crossword 55, please enter your name ble showing how tricky this board was. The and address here: best score for North/South was 5 spades ______doubled making 650 points. The best score ______for East/West was 3 clubs doubled making send entries to : (1) not quite enough points to open 870 points. HP16 - THE SOURCE, 6 CHEQUERS LANE, PRESTWOOD. HP169DW Info from the secretary: 07778119094 www.bridgewebs.com/gtmissenden Crossword 54 solution Last time we asked ‘Where & who is this in HP16?’ This lovely smiling face is, of course, on Stag Lane, Heath End. Maybe you guessed from the rather fetching antlers sport- ed by this friendly face. “Ah!” you say, that’s not HP16 - and yes, you are right, but he marks the edge of the Great Missend- en Parish and since The Source covers HP16 and the Parish, it is to be hoped that friendship, partnership and a smile can continue to be the attitude with which we approach our neigh- Congratulations to all those who succeeded bours. So our thanks to the res- Where & what is this in HP16? in solving the crossword 54. ident who happily gave us per- Send your answers in to The Source, and we’ll pub- Mr David Hillas was the first out of the bag to mission to publicise this face on lish the best! THE SOURCE, 6 CHEQUERS LANE, become our winner. the ‘hedge’ of our parish. PRESTWOOD. HP169DW Email: [email protected] YOUTH SOURCE 15

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The Prestwood Nature Junior Wildlife Photo Competition is running again this year and all Orlando Weeks signing books. Photo: HTB 2018 entries (16 and under) are welcome at photocomp@prestwoodna- The Source Youth ture.org

As part of National Meadow Interviews Maccabees Day on 7 July there are two fun photographic workshops to star Orlando Weeks come and enjoy. Minimum of theory and Maximum of A few months ago, The Source lines. With music itʼs harder to edit. Youth was lucky enough to meet When you come up with a good practice. These will be held at Orlando Weeks - author, illustrator bit, you want to keep it - you donʼt Bougʼs Meadow by the Link and perhaps best known for being want to get rid of it as itʼs harder Road Car Park in Great a member of The Maccabees. The to create.” Photo credits clockwise Missenden and you can come band split in 2016, and after 10 Orlandoʼs book The Gritterman from top: and enjoy whether you intend to years of huge popular success has been made into a piece of live Orlando has now returned to performance voiced by comedian enter or not. See you there! Illustration. Paul Whitehouse. “I found Paul 2017 Gold winner Heather He studied at Brighton University great to work with - I thought that Nixey, Red Kite in Mid-Air More information: where he was taught by Margaret he might be doing extra rehearsals 2018 entry L.R, Bumblebee, Paul Heath Huber, she “saved” him by secretly as he was so good! I chose 2018 entry Leo Hartley, Wild, membership@prestwoodnature. encouraging him to follow a him because Iʼd seen him in the musical pathway and telling him sitcom Happiness. His characters 2017 Bronze winner Hannah org that there was “creativity in music always have a sense of Eades, Expressive Sheep 07903 814299 too.” melancholy whilst being humorous If youʼve ever worried you at the same time and this is the https://prestwoodnature.org/photocomp/ needed a Roald Dahl-esque writing perfect fi t for the character of The hut to invent your best story in and Gritterman.” are worrying about your lack of If you havenʼt read it yet, do go space in your garden shed - donʼt! and buy it from your local What could you have in Follow in Orlandoʼs footsteps bookshop. You can also listen to common with a member of Happy (almos) instead: He writes on his mobile the soundtrack on Spotify. The Maccabees? phone and goes and sits in ʻnice With the success of The Holidays! placesʼ where there are lots of Gritterman, we look forward to Well, aside from an extremely successful people around so that his writing seeing more of his illustrations and musical and artistic career, you too could feels less solitary. he said that he “defi nitely” wants appear in The Source Youth pages! We asked how writing stories to do more books. In the meantime, compared with penning popular you can buy some of his limited Let us know what youʼre doing, promote music and he said that he is “less edition prints from the Dulwich your band and build up your precious” about writing stories Picture Gallery where he has writing experience. than music. “Thereʼs always some collaborated with them for their good bits to come (with writing) so exhibition on Edward Bawden. Email [email protected] it doesnʼt matter if you get rid of with stories or to request more info. Illustration: T. Stringer T. Illustration: 16 YOUTH SOURCE HP16 - The Source July / August / September 2018

TThehe S Sourceource YYouthoutSummertimeh 2018 La Première Semaine! Keep Kids Reading Guess whoʼs back! Yep, Iʼve packed my suitcase, Prestwood Infant bought a fl ight ticket and moved abroad again! School is raising Iʼm going to be living here for four months, money for a new working as an au pair to two girls aged 7 and 5 library. The current and studying French while they are at school. library is very small and is part of a Moving to France has been a strange experience. corridor so itʼs not the I was sat in the airport last week feeling strangely most inviting space. The relaxed and Iʼve surprised myself with how much school recently had a Iʼve taken this whole thing in my stride! The reason library design team in itʼs so strange is because I have only been to Paris to draw up designs which mean that the library once before (unless you count visiting Disneyland will be in a bigger space. This will be much four times) and I have a very, very basic level of better for the students as all children will be able French! to access the library and the library will be able to house a wider selection of books. are obsessed with Miraculous: the tales of As the refurbishment will be costly, the school Ladybug and Cat Noir. Iʼm not a fan but I canʼt has set up a Go Fund Me page which is open to tell them that… receive donations for the cause.

French Student Life If you would like to support the new library and During the day I have lots of free time so I have help improve access to literacy for 100s of signed up for French classes at Alliance Française children, follow the link: https://www.gofund- in the centre of Paris. I have three-hour classes on me.com/prestwood-infant-school-library to Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings and make a donation. then in the afternoons they sometimes have cultural activities or I can go to the multimedia centre and study or read books. I have a lot of Keep Nature Rocking work to do if I want to come home fl uent! It turns As the weather improves, itʼs time to enjoy out that even with my 10 lessons with a tutor decorating your Prestwood rocks again! before I left, Iʼm really not very good at listening However, spare a thought for nature who to French so Iʼm hoping for a lightbulb moment might fi nd your additions give them when I fully understand the rules of French a stony expression! Family Life pronunciation and then I can power on and After making the decision that I might want to be become a pro! • Avoid sticking on foam an au pair I found AuPairWorld.com and started In my class there are 3 teachers (one qualifi ed or plastic items like to speak with a few families about me joining and two trainees) so we get lots of attention! shiny gems them as their au pair. I eventually came across the There are 11 students from all over the world and Canto-Bruno Family and after a few skype calls, it I think there is only one other native English • Donʼt use googly eyes was decided and I had three weeks to get myself speaker so we all try our best to speak French to because small animals may ready to go! each other when completing tasks. This week we try to eat them which will The family has been so welcoming and they talked about health and natural medicines and make them sick have helped me settle in here faster than I have therapies. We also got given chocolate after the settled in anywhere! The family are well break in each class! • Do use paint, pens, travelled and this week went to the Ivory Coast and chalks and if you and brought home fresh mangoes and avocados! Social Life want to stick items onto The family also lived in Jordan until a year and a This is something I struggled with when I was your rock make sure they half ago so the girls arenʼt doing too badly either. living in Spain because I was so adamant I only are biodegradable and wonʼt wanted native friends to practice my Spanish. This cause litter. Au Pair Life time Iʼm taking that pressure off myself. I know Everyday I pick the girls up from school at 4:30 two people in Paris at the moment and Iʼve also You donʼt except Wednesdays at midday. They come home, met another au pair called Mallory who lives on have to do have a snack and then I will play games with them my road. On Saturday we went into the city and anything and do craft activities with them in English. They she took me for a walk around the main sights. very compli- also do some sports – on Tuesdays I take them to Paris is so beautiful and it makes me feel happy cated to make dance and on Wednesdays they do athletics. Their on the inside! your rock English is so much better than I was expecting. I have had a proper conversation in French desirable - They are so confi dent and even speak to each and I was SO SO proud of myself for being in fact, a rock other in English when I am around. Julietteʼs brave!! Once Iʼm a little bit more comfortable which had been favourite phrase is “Itʼs soooo cuuutee!” (Even with my French, Iʼm going to go to an event called written on by artist Yoko Ono when talking about a volcano) and Ellaʼs is Franglish, which is like speed dating without the was taken by a kindly-looking elderly lady in “Whyyyy??” (So I have to be ready with some dating. French and English speakers are part- Toronto. Visitors had been invited to hold the quick answers) nered up and weʼll speak seven minutes in French rocks which had postive comments written onto This week we have been to the park twice, and seven minutes in English. For now - Au Revoir! them by Yoko Ono as part of an interactive exhibit. made enough shortbread to feed a small village So if you fi nd a rock which is simply inscribed with two of their friends and played Uno more This is an edited version of Anna Masonʼs blog. with the words ʻLove Yourselfʼ perhaps it is the times than I can count. You can follow her here: missing rock! (And worth several A few days a week they can watch TV and they annalisesadventures.evps.uk thousand dollars!)