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Ivinghoe Summer Fete of Ivinghoe Parish Council

Annual Parish Meeting Council Magazine Beacon Lit Returns Parish Walks in and Around the Parish Quarterly Ivinghoe And much much more....! The The Beacon Team... Welcome Karen Groom, he Beacon Magazine would not Chair, Ivinghoe reach your door without the kind contents from the Chair Parish Council Thelp of the volunteer band of distributors. Many thanks to them all: Andy Councillors News 3-4 elcome to our Spring edition subsequently dealing with any issues Beezer, Les Hyde, Pat Roach, Peter of The . highlighted from the inspection. It is Neighbourhood News 6-39 Miles, Geoff Travis, Albert Reynolds, WWe all welcome the warmer not only the equipment itself that we Rob and Anne Cattle and of course temperatures and glimpses of sunshine are required to maintain to a very high Ecumenical Enlightenment 40-47 our roving reporter Nigel Thomson – that Spring brings and for the Parish standard but the grounds in which the it couldn’t be done without you! Sporting Scoop 48-54 Council this heralds one of our busier equipment is situated. The recreation If you have any skills that will help times of the year. The glorious new life, grounds in Ivinghoe and Ivinghoe us to keep the magazine going or you Cultivation Clippings 58 lush plant life and gambolling lambs in Aston are public spaces and must be would like to submit an article, please the fields are a wonderful sight in our regarded as such. We greatly value your let us know as we are always looking School Stuff 62-69 beautiful parish. All this lovely activity contribution in helping us to keep the for new and varied talents! means that there will be many things recreation grounds safe and enjoyable Beyond the Boundary 70 keeping us busy this season, mowing spaces for all, so whilst you are enjoying and strimming the footpaths in the a picnic or walking your dog, do take Councillor Communication 84 parish, managing our next round of away with you anything that wasn’t there playground inspections and preparing already! If you are concerned about any for our Annual Parish Meeting. piece of equipment or the condition of the The footpaths and bridleways in our lawns, again please contact the Clerk. parish are a valuable amenity for our Our Annual Parish Meeting will take residents, and although we are not place this year on Wednesday 21 May at responsible for personally maintaining Ivinghoe Town Hall and will commence Editor: Christabel Boersma all of them, we are responsible for at 7.30pm with an opportunity for you to Beacon MagazIne Tel: 01296 661 532 ensuring that the correct authorities meet your parish councillors and ask any advertIsIng rates: Email: [email protected] maintain those outside of our remit. questions you may have. We have a small 1/4 page £38 per year Advertising Manager: Max Hayes, As you take advantage of the weather, number of engaging speakers this year, 1/3 page £45 per year Clerk to Ivinghoe Parish Council rambling around the parish this season along with reports from you councillors 1/2 page £75 per year Tel: 07960 605393 do keep our Parish Clerk, Maxine on their particular areas of responsibility. Full page £110 per year Email: [email protected] Hayes, informed of any paths that need We would really like to encourage you to NB: Rates are for 4 editions. attending to. come along and join us. Design & Artwork: Laila Palfrey Artwork must be supplied Our playgrounds are also one of our We are not the only group busy this Tel: 07979 945231 as a jpeg or a pdf file. most valuable amenities, as they bring Spring, there are lots of groups out in Email: [email protected] so much pleasure to so many within the the parish organising events for the parish and visitors from further afield benefit of our community; Art Fairs and alike. To ensure that our playgrounds Photography Exhibitions at The Hub at Deadline for articles for the Summer edition is 11 July 2014. meet the very stringent safety standards Ivinghoe Old School, comedy and dancing Please send contributions to [email protected] required today, we employ Wickstead on The Lawn courtesy of Ivinghoe Don’t forget you can view this magazine in colour at: to annually inspect and report on the Entertainments, The BeaconLit Festival www.ivinghoepc.org.uk condition of our recreation grounds, and not least of all our traditional u

2 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 3 MEMORIAL HALL & MILLENNIUM EXTENSION Church Fair. The fair this year takes place run by volunteers, with activities and on Saturday 14 June and has a World entertainments to suit everyone in the War I Centenary theme, to tie in with parish. I urge you to embrace and support The large Millennium the European wide commemorations the fantastic range and variety of fun to Extension consists of taking place. We will be enjoying the day, be had by turning out on the day with and we hope that you will ‘pack up your your families and friends for what will be a generous room with troubles in your old kit bag’ for a super a very busy spring and summer indeed! a capacity for 70–80 fun day out with your family. people and a smaller This brief list doesn’t even come room with a capacity for close to all of the other activities that Karen Groom Chair take place in your parish, most of them Ivinghoe Parish Council 50 people

Bar facilities are available by arrangement with the booking clerk

For further details and revised prices please contact the Booking Clerk, Mrs Sue Gregory, 4 The Crescent, Pitstone. 01296 661609

a note from the editor... I very much hope that you are still enjoying reading the Ivinghoe Beacon magazine, it has changed a little since the Parish Council took over the FORD END WATERMILL production of the magazine. We really want the magazine to be something IVINGHOE, you get pleasure from reading as well as a useful reference tool for local The only working watermill to survive intact in the county. The mill, events and advertising. recorded in 1616 but probably much older, was in use until 1963. Now restored by members of the Pitstone & Ivinghoe Museum Society, We would like to have a feature this year on commemorating World War I, it retains all the atmosphere of a small farm mill of the late 1800s. Visitors can work the sack hoist and mill wheat on a rotary hand quern. we have many connections to that war, so I would like to invite you to Stoneground wholemeal flour for sale on milling days. submit to the magazine, your story or the story of a grandparent, OPENING TIMES 2013 a photograph or other related piece that we can use to mark the centenary Afternoons 2.00–5.00pm. 1st April - Easter Bank Holiday Monday (M), 14th LOCATION of the war, particularly if that story or picture has a local flavour. April - Sunday, 6th May - Bank Holiday Monday (M), 12th May - Sunday National Station Rd, Ivinghoe, Bucks LU7 9EA Mills Weekend (M), 27th May - Bank Holiday Monday (M), 9th June - Sunday, 600 metres from the church along We are always looking for new ideas to keep the magazine an interesting 23rd June - Sunday (M), 7th July - Sunday, 21st July - Sunday (M), 4th August - Station Road. read, so if you have something that you would like to be considered for Sunday, 26th August - Bank Holiday Monday (M), 8th September - Sunday, 22nd The B488 to Leighton Buzzard. inclusion, please do get in touch! September - Sunday (M), 13th October - Sunday (M) as part of Apple Fair MILLING DEMONSTRATIONS (water level permitting) Many thanks and happy reading. on dates marked with an (M) 2.30pm-4.30pm approx Last admission 4.30pm. Admission: Adults: £3 children (5–15) 50p Christabel Boersma The Editor Ample car parking – no toilet facilities Restricted disability access School and other parties welcome by arrangement. Email: [email protected] Contact: Mill Manager - Chris Tugby, [email protected] or Telephone: 01442 825421. www.fordendwatermill.co.uk

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f you are looking for something to look out locally to buy your tickets before entertain you this summer, look no the fete itself or just buy a wad on the day! Ifurther than St Mary’s annual summer Also taking place will be a fabulous fete, taking place this year on Saturday 14 fancy dress for 0-5’s, 6-10’s and June! Look out for bunting, poppies, military 11-16’s, so your little or not so little vehicles and the Royal British Legion! one’s fancy their chances get those The fete this year is themed in its WWI style uniforms on or anything NEIGHBOuRHOOd NEWS entirety, commemorating World War I and linked or connected to WWI and march it will kick off at 1.30pm with a big fun them over to the Lawn for 2pm! filled procession starting in Pitstone and The organising committee have really working its traditional route up to Ivinghoe. pulled out all the stops this year and A huge team of volunteers and are hopeful that to tie in with the WWI community groups will be putting on a commemorations, a large range of spectacular fete to provide you with a military vehicles will be on display which wonderful afternoon’s entertainment. link beautifully with the WWI exhibition There will be plenty of stalls and at The Hub. games, barbecue and bar and your So whether rain or shine (or hail and chance to demonstrate your sporting (or wind like last year!) or put your right foot lucky) prowess at a range of races, welly forward, pack up your troubles and make wanging and the infamous tug of war! If Saturday 14 June your d-day! you are feeling really lucky the raffle this year has some truly fantastic prizes, so Christabel Boersma Editor

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hanks to all of our visitors and spring Highlights either single computers or the suite as a in the cloakroom of the Hub, to be villagers for their ongoing support. Artists and Makers Fairs 2014 whole. Personal IT tuition will be starting kept informed of special events or TWe’ve seen a number of fantastic 10-11th May at the hub soon. send an email to the address below. events take place over the last few Ivinghoe Old School Community Hub For more details on any of the Phone: 01296-661666, Email: months, from birthday parties, yoga and Town Hall above or to make a booking please [email protected], lessons and soft play sessions to Come and see local artists selling their contact us. Booking forms are also Join our Facebook group Ivinghoe themed restaurant nights and table top beautiful and affordable work including available from the hub. Why not pop Old School Hub or visit our website sales. The huge range of events has painting, ceramics, textiles and much in to have a look round, partake of www.ivinghoeoldschool.com helped make the Ivinghoe Old School a more. some refreshments and pick one up! NEIGHBOuRHOOd NEWS real community hub, enjoyed by all. There is also interest in another Join our database, by signing the list Kate Mackie such event in September to showcase How you can help… Bedfordshire Artists. The After School Two upcoming historical exhibitions in Club is also in development and closer need of community contributions are: to becoming a reality… as is some • Photography exhibition – celebrating village theatre to help brighten up the history of the school and it’s place the late summer afternoons. Join our in the heart of Ivinghoe – do come database to get the earliest nudges in and visit during the Church Fete about such things! weekend taking place over Father’s day weekend on the 14th and regular events 15th June. Mondays 9.30am – Time to shine – • WW1 exhibition – we will start to children’s drama club collect community memorabilia which Tuesdays 11am – Jo Jingles will be displayed from July to late Wednesdays 8pm – Yoga November. First Tuesdays (except Sept) 7.30pm – Ivinghoe Parish Council Why not… • d ig out any photos or memorabilia curiositea rooms to share. CuriosiTEA Rooms continue to provide • Join one of our community groups to delicious and affordable meals and help out. use your skills to provide for refreshments to all our visitors and the village, contact us to find out how villagers. Hayley can also provide Do you recognise any of these children? you could help. catering for any events in the hub, just Please help us to identify these 50’s children. The pictures have been supplied by • Take advantage of the longer days… pop in to discuss your plans. Helen Minster, an ex teacher at Ivinghoe from 1953. spring towards summer with a variety Contact: [email protected] of options to enjoy at our community ongoing Hire Hub or even buy a picnic basket from As always the community space can be CuriosiTEA Rooms to take out on the yours for hire from as little as £9 per hour. lawn… Croquet anyone? The IT Suite is also available for hire

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Community space for hire ‐ of great Victorian character, recently The Village Health Centre refurbished by our Community for this Community’s use. Yardley Avenue, Pitstone LU7 9BE www.pitstonesurgery.co.uk

Old School Community Hub , Ivinghoe Dr J R Bell, Dr Tisha Patel www.ivinghoeoldschool.com 01296‐ 661666 Dr Stephanie Johnston, Dr Kirsten Riemer, Dr Heather Counsell Email : [email protected] Ivinghoe Community Hub on Facebook Opening hours 9.00am-12.00pm 2.00pm-6.00pm (Fri 2-5pm) The Village Health Centre serves Pitstone, Ivinghoe and surrounding villages. Venue run with financial transparency by our ‘not for private profit’ local voluntary trustees for Community benefit and increased Community Friendly, modern and spacious dispensing village Practice offering a wide range of health services including coils/implants, minor surgery, travel advice, in house blood tests, on-line wellbeing. appointments and repeat prescription ordering. Four nurse Practitioners offering acute clinics with same day appointments. Also, midwife, health visitors in attendance. Local District Nurse Service. Space is at ground level for easy access, is warm, and with restored Victorian Long established training Practice with a rotation of qualified doctors. varnished floorboards, and new comfy modern padded stackable chairs, fold Large car park away tables and ambient new lighting ‐ can swiftly adapt to all activities for New patients are welcome. Please contact our reception staff or visit our website for more information. all generations. £9 for first hour in 37.65 sq.m room with piano or 31.61 sq.m room with sink Telephone 01525 223211 www.pitstonesurgery.co.uk and £7 per hour thereafter. 69.26 sq.m room with retractable screen midway. £12 for first hour and £10 thereafter per hour. Contact us or come in for a booking form and our support for your plan. Do you want a local reliable CuriosiTEA Rooms is our pivotally important permanent tenant within our building and serves home‐made affordable refreshments and hot meals seven days a week. Special arrangements for space hirers who do not wish to self‐cater for their own events can be arranged with Hayley Wesley on – 07775‐831153 Facebook Curiositea Rooms PLUMBER IT Suite Software includes Microsoft Office 2013 Suite; Photoshop C6; Skype with webcam and microphone; that you can trust? £2 per PC….one with 40” wall mounted monitor and speakers. 10p A4 b/w photocopy Installation of bathrooms, kitchens, washing machines, 50p A4 colour scan and print taps, radiators, towel rails etc. 50p A4 lamination Booking whole space for small conference or meetings etc. £15 an hour. Call John Byrom in Pitstone 07860 340 130 Personal tuition starting soon! Email: [email protected]

10 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 11 Ivinghoe Entertainments Day. Kevin day is a stand-up and TV writer, at Festivals, Theatres, and Clubs. From with credits including ‘Have I Got News Melbourne to Edinburgh, from the For You’, ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’ and the British prestigious Just For Laughs and Halifax Comedy Awards. He has co-also written a Festivals in Canada to The Liffey Laughs history of the Old Vic with Kevin Spacey and in dublin – John has been recognized as a directed Arthur Smith’s ‘dante’s Inferno’. true multi-award-winning comic talent. But he is probably best known presenting More information about our final the filmed inserts on ‘Match Of The day 2’. performer will be released soon ….. make The headline act is Mick Ferry. Mick sure you can say you saw them in Ivinghoe! Ferry is renowned as a fine purveyor of lugubrious surrealism and has quickly Featuring: NEIGHBOuRHOOd NEWS established himself as one of the most • An evening of comedy entertainment sought after comics on the British and • Please note that this is likely to be International comedy circuit. One of targeted at the 18+ age group the finest comperes around, Mick Ferry • Hosted in the marquee on Ivinghoe Lawn performs regularly at The Comedy Store • Bar by The Rose & Crown in and Manchester as well as • d oors 7pm headlining at comedy venues nationwide. • Comedy from approx. 8pm He is also a regular member of the • Event conclusion midnight prestigious topical Cutting Edge Team at the Comedy Store. Tickets just £15 are available from On our TV screens, Mick has recently the end of April from: Pitstone: Masons, starred in BBC One`s ‘Michael McIntyre’s Ivinghoe: Post Office, Rose & Crown, Comedy Roadshow’ as well as Comedy and Grooms in case of difficulty Penny Blue and The Comedy Store for Comedy 01296-668017 (email: enquiries@ he clocks have changed and www.thecollectionlive.co.uk/) Central. He made his big screen debut in ivinghoeentertainments.org.uk) spring marches on and hopefully featuring Keavy Lynch from B*witched 2009 in Ken Loach’s ‘Looking For Eric’ – a Tthe temperature has risen above • NEW – Catering by “Hansons the hit feature film at the Cannes film festival get the news double digits! Caterers” including pre-selection of where it was nominated for the prestigious To ensure that you have the Starter and Main course Palm d’Or. A prolific writer, Mick was a latest updates from Ivinghoe summer Ball • Hosted in the marquee on Ivinghoe writer on John Bishop’s ‘Britain’. Entertainments sign up at http:// Saturday 21-June 2014 Lawn Mick Ferry will be joined by John ivinghoeentertainments.org.uk, We have changed the day for the • Bar by The Rose & Crown Maloney. John Moloney has been a follow us on Twitter @IvinghoeEnts Summer Ball to Saturday – we have • doors 7pm professional comedian for over twenty or Facebook www.facebook.com/ tickets available - this will be the only • dinner 7:45pm years – and headlines at all the major ivinghoeents. event of the festival weekend where • dancing until 1am Comedy Clubs around the world, fine dining and dancing are the order of including the prestigious London Comedy the evening! A booking form and further Laughter-on-the-Lawn Store. John has TWICE won ‘Best Live details can be downloaded from http:// Friday 20-June 2014 Performer’ at The London Comedy ivinghoeentertainments.org.uk/ An evening of First Class stand-up Festival, and was nominated as ‘Best comedy, in association with the Get Live Stand-up’ at The British Comedy Graham Hollands Featuring: Stuffed Comedy Club. Awards. John Moloney is a world-travelled Chair – Ivinghoe Entertainments • NEW – The Collection (http:// The evening will be compared by Kevin comedian, who has delighted thousands [email protected]

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early 50 people gathered in hoped to attend future events. Village Hall to hear This lunch was part of a series Annual Gas Boiler Servicing and all Central Heating repairs NJane Waller, author, artist and of events being planned to support & maintenance social historian speak about her research the running of the Beacon Villages into vintage knitting of the 40’s and Community Library. CORGI REGISTERED No: 20135 50’s and see her colourful display of The picture shows a small selection Bathroom installation & all general plumbing work articles she has made. Her talk followed of Jane’s display. Institute of Plumbers an excellent two course lunch served If you would like to help in any way, Phone: 01296 662863 Mobile: 07836 266368 Fax: 01296 662056 by volunteers of the Beacon Villages please call into the Library for a chat. Community Library. Email: [email protected] A visitor remarked that it was an interesting and informative talk which 5 Church Road Pitstone Bucks LU7 9HA followed an excellent lunch and that she Janet Page Secretary, BVCL www.mahoneyheating.com

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e’d like to start our news the holiday periods we will be extending with a big thank you to all of our food service hours to include Sunday Wyou that continue to support afternoons and Monday and Tuesday your local pub and restaurant. It’s great evenings. You can keep up to date with all to see so many committees, clubs, our news by logging on to our website and photographers, cyclists and regular subscribing to our emails. customers continuing to come back and during the hot weekends, hopefully enjoy our hospitality. there’ll be plenty, we’ll be serving food Recently we introduced our new from the garden. This will be in addition NEIGHBOuRHOOd NEWS website, along with other social media, to our normal kitchen hours and means and it’s important that we give a special food will be available throughout the mention to our local photography group, afternoon on these occasions. that meet on Monday evenings in the Over the last few weeks we have pub, and our friends at babybadger.co.uk featured a number of local musicians for their tireless work in producing the performing acoustic sets on a Sunday website. afternoon. These have been a great Over the last few weeks signs of success and we shall be continuing with spring have a last appeared and so now this feature. They are not every week so we are turning our attention to the busy please sign up for our emails to make months ahead. sure you don’t miss out. We shall shortly be introducing our Thanks once again to all, we look summer menu, although our popular forward to seeing you. pub classics will remain, along with our GROOMS fantastic range of gourmet burgers. during Gary and Kirk FARM OPEN FROM approx mid June SHOP to mid October FRESH MEAT & POULTRY FREE RANGE EGGS & VEGETABLES Pick Your Own Soft Fruit, Vegetables CHEESE, OLIVES, PIES, PATÉS & NUTS and Potatoes FREE LOCAL DELIVERY New Opening Hours for 2014 OPENING TIMES Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm Thursday 9.00 - 12.30 (last entry 5.15pm) Friday 8.30 - 5.30 Saturday 8.30 - 12.30 Sunday 9am – 1pm (last entry Orders can be placed outside 12.15pm) these times by telephone For more information visit WILLOWDENE FARM www.grovefarmpyo.co.uk IVINGHOE or ring 01296 668175 in June TEL: 01296 668326

16 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 17 Rainbows: Monday 4.30 – 5.30p.m. Pitstone Memorial Hall Guider Elaine Thorogood 01296 661540

Brownies: Monday 5.45 – 7.15p.m. Pitstone Memorial Hall Guider Elaine Thorogood 01296 661540

Girl Guides: Tuesday 7.00 – 8.30p.m. Millennium Room, Pitstone Memorial Hall Guider Yvonne Ashton 01296 660044

To join us, please visit our website at Girlguiding.org.uk

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Flooding brings the fire owners of The Village Swan. We say friends and families of Eric and Frank. Health and safety gone mad brigade to I.a. thanks to dave Harris and Jon Oliver for Eric is pictured below as part of the We recently had an excellent fence Our girl on the ground 44 year old Sharon their many years of voluntary work in team who raised over £6,000 for Breast built around the playground. The barbed Stewart spent a day helping out the fire keeping the business going. A thankless Cancer Research back in 2005/6. wire was deemed a safety risk. Fair brigade as they pumped hundreds of enough and the kids that have had over gallons of water from the gardens and 20 footballs punctured will not miss the pub car park. spikey wire. However two comments regarding a den some kids had built with stuff adults had left hanging around and NEIGHBOuRHOOd NEWS a goal and net have left me somewhat flabbergasted and left wondering why we citizens put up with Health and Safety gone wrong. How can a net be deemed a danger! Are we saying “ok kids play rugby (no task at times but hopefully they both can nets) and bash each other to hell and feel pride in their efforts. Jill dickinson back but do not go near that dangerous new management at will remain in place under a new nasty net!” If this was taken up across the village swan structure; Jill has already given several the world the sport played by more than A familiar headline, this time we part years of voluntary time to the cause, Meet Harry born in Ia a few any other sport would come to a halt. If ways with Steve and Sharon after their thanks Jill! If you would like to get weeks ago you are involved in Health and Safety and venture proved too much for them. involved and help Jill then step forward, IA welcomes a new addition to the village are reading this then I have some advice After a fantastic start their success it’s voluntary management work that Harry, son of Neil and Katey Sharma who from many adults and kids – APPLY petered out and they left the village helps the pub stay alive. With the three live at Waterside in Ivinghoe Aston. COMMON SENSE or leave your position. owing money. Strange how the scales year lease signed up there is little to do The people of Ivinghoe Aston will always balance against the pub owners compared to the previous structure but not fall in line when the interpretation when the final count-up is done. The still it seems somewhat unfair to leave is clearly petty and incorrect in the usual suspects were on hand to clean Jill alone in her efforts. extreme. These comments are aimed u the place up and to welcome our honest The planning issue discussed in the reliable stand in team of Alan and Norma. last issue is being discussed at the AGM The prices were reduced on day one in April. I would like to thank all of those leading to an instant acceleration in trade that gave me feedback following my and what’s more 100% of the takings communication earlier in the year. The will get where they are supposed to, message was clear that everyone wants thereby insuring the longevity of the only the pub to stay. pub in I.A. A dutch family has signed a three goodbye year lease and will begin mid May. This We said goodbye to Eric “Plump” sounds promising and will provide a Mitchell and Frank Cottam, two long much needed period of stability. Also standing residents that sadly passed changing is the management of HOL, away this March. Our thoughts go to the

20 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 21 at those making the stupid rules not nervous around here when they see those carrying the message. We should 20 or so ‘caravans’ appear on the hillside. not allow such rules we should fight This time all is well and the detectives Ivinghoe Aston back – enough of the nanny state rubbish will be coming back, if you want you land being inflicted upon us! searched get in touch with me and I’ll “Dangerous” net waiting to harm put you in touch. A harmless hobby, let’s Village Hall someone. hope they don’t find anything sharp else it will be on the list of dangerous sports! sarah remembered two years on... Keep vigilant Some of Sarah’s friends make a toast Two people have been arrested following NEIGHBOuRHOOd NEWS on the 2nd anniversary of her parting. attempts to rob locals. Their excuse was But wait what is that? Oh my word that they were in the area and noticed they are eating dangerously sharp some work needed doing. If allowed crisps should the authorities be alerted! they would enter the house and thieve. dangerous sharp food – surely a Health Luckily the elderly I.A. resident that was Villagers are reminded that there is a hall at Ivinghoe Aston for hire at similar rates to and Safety abuse. approached was onto them and told Ivinghoe’s Village Centre and Town Hall. For details contact booking secretary Barbara them to jog on! Rayment 01525 220959 or email [email protected] My mailing list is used to warn of such goings on and this serves as a useful tool. The police are also copied and always respond. If you are not on this list, email your name and I’ll add you [email protected].

a load of tweets Tring Market are on twitter and this is potentially a much better form of Auctions communication than my e-mail list. It’s Independent Fine Art & Chattel Auctioneers and Valuers. Est 1832 real-time and everyone with internet access can have access directly. Auctioneers & Valuers of Fine Art, Follow them on twitter their name is Antique Furniture & Collectables @ThamesVP and tweet them if you see/hear of something you do not like. Fortnightly General Sales of General Furnishings & Effects Antique Furniture & Fine Art Sales Have your say... Total & Part House Clearance Specialists What’s that coming over Would you like to mention something If you can’t find it here you won’t find it anywhere! the hill is it...? about Ivinghoe Aston in the next A metal detector club came to IA over issue of the Beacon? Email Buying or Selling, contact us on 01442 826446 the Easter weekend and found a myriad [email protected] or the beacon The Market Premises, Brook Street, Tring, Herts HP23 5EF of ‘treasure’ some mentioned bracelets directly. It’s your village have YOUR say. Website: www.tringmarketauctions.co.uk and coins from Roman times and a Email: [email protected] King Charles I coin. Residents get a bit Clive Ketteridge

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he truly amazing life of Emlyn Jones late of the Manor Ivinghoe received Ta fulsome obituary in both the Times and Telegraph. The Times: Bomb disposal officer who to form a backup team should the initial form a backup team should blew up the Nazi super gun, and was later assault of Everest fail. selected for the 1953 Everest Team. Sadly for Emlyn the 1953 team The Telegraph: Fearless mountaineer who succeeded in no small part on account of was one of the crucial back up team of the his preliminary work. For this he received NEIGHBOuRHOOd NEWS historic conquest of Everest in 1953. unstinting praise from the leader Sir His bomb disposal exploits with the John Hunt. Well into his nineties Emlyn Royal Engineers reached what could be continued to frequent his London club ‘the described as a high point on his successful Garrick club’ being driven there on a regular removal of an extremely dangerous fuze, basis by the Ivinghoe based London cabbie. the ZuS40 from an unexploded bomb. On In civilian life he worked as a surveyor presenting it to the high ranking officers at becoming an authority on land valuation the war office they took cover under their and appeals. For his work in this field he mahogany desks shouting “Get out, get was awarded the C.B.E. The professional out”. On asking what would happen if it surveyor exams would often include went off, he replied “Oh it would blow your questions based on his decisions. during hand off”. Such was the calibre of Emlyn. his long service his judgements were never LEARN TO DRIVE WITH For this he was awarded the M.B.E. once reversed. For this he was justly proud. After d-day he continued with the Having a keen interest in music resulted ND THE BE Royal Engineers clearing mines and in the formation of a 60 piece orchestra OU ND booby traps in Normandy. He took part in which he was the conductor although R DRIVING in the destruction of the V3 launch site, he played the cello when at home. SCHOOL fortunately for London, never deployed, The orchestra was rather delightfully Are you interested greatly upsetting General de Gaulle who termed ‘The Holiday Orchestra’ since

wanted a hand in its destruction being on the participants were not always to hand in learning to drive? BELLOWS MILL French soil. Emlyn said “somehow the necessitating a good deal of improvisation. As a fully qualified ADI, I will help EATON BRAY message from de Gaulle managed to reach He also formed a choir the ‘Icknield 16’. you to pass your driving test and

to drive safely for life us just a bit too late” accompanied by a Surrounded by his family, daughter Attractive short term and overnight mischievous chuckle. Eiluned his sons Tom and William, and accommodation * Special offer * To add to his many accomplishments he his wonderful wife Louise, no mean in idyllic surroundings of old water mill. £15 per hour for the first three was tutored by what he describes “as old mountaineer herself, nursed Emlyn to the Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies hours, then just £23 per hour! lags” in the genteel art of safe-cracking very end at home in the Manor where he and receptions for up to 80 guests. and lock picking required in the search for died peacefully at the age of 98. Small meeting room. Patience and sense of humour guaranteed demolition charges. A true gentleman, a great man, and If you are interested please visit my website: In 1952 Emlyn being a member of the an example to us all. For details phone 01525 220548 www.roundthebend-drivingschool.co.uk Climbers Club and the Alpine Club, later or email [email protected] or call Brian on 01442 381549 or becoming President of both, was selected Nigel Thompson Reporter 07988 742385 for further details

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eaconLit, the small literary festival “The afternoon will also include an “BeaconLit 2014 offers an exciting • Caroline Green’s first novel, Dark Ride, with big ambitions, returns on ‘in conversation’ session with Mandy day out for both readers and writers, at won the RONA Young Adult Book of BSaturday June 28 with a new Kirkby, talking about and reading from outstanding value compared to many the Year and the Waverton Good Read venue, a full-day’s programme, and a her book, Love Letters of the Great War, other literary festivals,” said dave Sivers. Award. Cracks and Hold Your Breath dazzling array of authors. which will be especially poignant in this For more information, and to buy were shortlisted for 9 awards. The festival aims to raise interest in the centenary year of the outbreak of tickets, visit the website at • Jane Isaac’s debut novel, An books and writing within the ‘Beacon World War One.” www.beaconlit.co.uk. Unfamiliar Murder, was nominated NEIGHBOuRHOOd NEWS Villages’ – Ivinghoe, Pitstone, Ivinghoe The morning’s activities include the as best mystery in the ‘eFestival of Aston, Slapton, , Cheddington return of crime writer Alison Bruce, who notes for editors: Words Best of the Independent eBook and other communities close to Ivinghoe will run a session entitled ‘CSI Ivinghoe: • The inaugural BeaconLit festival took awards 2013.’ Beacon in the beautiful Chilterns Area of Getting Away with Murder?’, in which place in June 2013 in a marquee on • Buckinghamshire author Teri Terry’s Outstanding Natural Beauty. Last year’s she takes a look at novel ways of killing Ivinghoe Lawn as part of the annual Slated has been short listed for fourteen inaugural half-day event attracted visitors people. Women’s fiction author Rowan Ivinghoe Summer Festival. BeaconLit awards and won nine, including the from far and wide, and the organisers are Coleman will be talking about ‘Three 2014 is a standalone event. North East, Leeds, Portsmouth and hoping to grow their audience this year. Reasons why First Novels Fail, and • The participating authors include Angus Book Awards. u The full-day festival runs from 10am to How to Avoid Them’. And local author a galaxy of best sellers and award 5.30pm in Brookmead School, Ivinghoe, and creative writing tutor Claire Steele winners: Dave Sivers Beacon Lit Festival which has recently been extended with will run two writing workshops, whilst • Stephen Booth has won awards on an impressive new hall that will provide dave Sivers talks about his experience both sides of the Atantic for his ‘Fry the centre stage for the event. with self-publishing eBooks, and Martin and Cooper’ detective series. “There’s something for everyone Godleman and Belinda Hunt uncover • Rowan Coleman’s Dearest Rose in BeaconLit 2014,” said local crime pathways to traditional publication. won The Festival of Romance Best novelist dave Sivers, who will again chair A ‘BeaconKidz’ programme for Romantic Read 2012, The RoNA Epic author discussion panels. “We think youngsters to enjoy on the day is in Romance novel of 2013 and was of it as a live chat show. The morning development, and all visitors can enter shortlisted for the RNA Romantic offers an a la carte selection of sessions a free 150-word flash fiction competition Novel of the Year 2013. on getting published, talks on writing with the chance to win a day pass for craft, and hands-on creative writing BeaconLit 2015. There will be stalls to workshops. browse, opportunities to chat to the “In the afternoon, there are two authors, buy books and get them signed, discussion panels – one on young adult and refreshments to enjoy. fiction with Hilary Freeman, Caroline A day pass costs £13.50, but early Green and Teri Terry, and we also birds can buy them for just £12 before have another of our already popular May 17 – a saving of more than 11%. Left: Stephen Booth crime fiction panels, this year featuring For those who only want to attend Middle: Teri Terry Stephen Booth, Jane Isaac and Anya for half a day, there are morning Above: Rowan Coleman Lipska. It’s a chance to hear successful and afternoon passes. Generous authors chatting about their genre and concessions are available for young also to ask questions. people in full time education.

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Festival 2014

Brookmead School Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire NEIGHBOuRHOOd NEWS 28 June 2014: 10am to 5.30pm

Live Chat Show: Meet the Authors, Discuss Their Books and Ask Them Questions

Young Adult Fiction Panel Crime and Thrillers Panel WW1 Special: Love Letters from the Trenches Children’s Festival Talks and Workshops

Featured Authors include: Stephen Booth Alison Bruce Rowan Coleman Hilary Freeman Caroline Green Jane Isaac Mandy Kirkby Anya Lipska Dave Sivers Claire Steele Teri Terry hese white lines have recently Nor are the numerous potholes properly been applied at the edge of the filled, and I don’t mean by one man BUY YOUR FULL DAY PASS BEFORE 17 MAY FOR JUST £12 TB488/Station Road through Great and his dog pouring black stuff in the (£4 FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN FULL TIME EDUCATION) - Gap – and they may be elsewhere too. holes and jumping up and down on it. MORE THAN 11% OFF THE FULL PRICE According to the Highway Code these In this particular case the white lines go Morning and Afternoon Tickets also Available are “Edge Lines” and have no function through the unfilled potholes! There’s an other than to mark the edge of the road. example in the photo. www.beaconlit.co.uk Fortunately as I am a driver I make sure It would be laughable were it not such that my eyesight is such that I can see an extraordinary waste of resources. You In Association with Brookmead School the edge of the road simply by looking. couldn’t make it up! So... while the council tell us that there If you feel, like me, that this is an AND Beacon Villages Community Library are insufficient resources to maintain example of total waste pick up your services we now suffer the indignity of pen and write to Chris Williams, Chief our money being wasted on painting the Executive at Bucks CC, County Hall, road to no purpose. At the same time , HP20 1YU. for some reason we can’t have double white lines down the centre of the road to prevent overtaking in the 30mph limit. Brian Dale

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hey are at it again, Anglian Water’s time mercifully, for a fairly short period. favourite place, Church Road, The road being closed the antics of TIvinghoe. It could be likened to the thwarted motorists was entertaining. a watering hole in Africa where large Innumerable three point turns performed as beasts turn up at night, growling, if it were some mechanised ballet. Some snorting and grubbing up the ground in motorists refused to join in and instead search of their quarry, water pipes, as took to moving the road signs! It seems a well as keeping the locals awake into the part of Ivinghoe life. Maybe a fete could be small hours. organised round this annual event, monies To separate the facts from fantasy, raised to help the water babies. another burst. Water cascading down the street and supplies cut off, but this Nigel Thompson Reporter

Have you ever thought about ‘growing your own’? Growing your own fruit and vegetables can be very satisfying experience and in Ivinghoe we are very lucky to have some beautiful allotments just off Church Road, overlooking St Mary’s Church. If you are an Ivinghoe resident and would like some more information about availability of plots – we have them in a range of sizes – please contact the Parish Clerk at [email protected] or call Maxine on 07960 605 393 NB: there may not always be an available plot but we do keep a waiting list!

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All meetings are held in the Meeting to allow members and their friends Room in the Pitstone Green Museum to walk around the exhibits, and then at 8pm. PLEASE NOTE: we now meet the refreshments will be served at on the fourth Thursday of the month. 7.15pm. The evening will cost £6.00 for All visitors are welcome. members and £8.00 for non-members and will include a ploughman’s platter NEIGHBOuRHOOd NEWS thursday 22nd May ’14*** and complimentary glass of wine. Please another evening of Music do not bring more than two items for After the success of last year’s May Stephen’s comments and valuations. Meeting Ron and Barbara Hartwell will We hope you will park in the orchard. once again be hosting this event in their You will need a ticket for this event home (16, Ridgeway Road, Chesham and a booking form will appear in our HP5 2EG). It will need to be pre-booked newsletter nearer the time. using my email Sue.Lipscomb@ btopenworld.com. Those attending thursday 28th august ’14*** will see a unique collection of Player Hobbies evening Pianos and a Roll playing Reed Organ. This is a great occasion for putting After a brief talk on the history of these yourself and your hobby on display! instruments and how they work they All are welcome however quirky and will be demonstrated, after which you unusual your collection (nothing has will be encouraged to have a go yourself. been censored yet!). If you have Please note the start time will be brought a display to a previous hobbies 7.30pm. evening, please don’t let that stop you from coming again and if you truly have thursday 26th June ’14*** nothing to bring, then do come and learn Bygone Implements of Home more about other people’s hobbies. and Farm If you have friends who would like A light-hearted look at a Buckinghamshire to show us their hobby or simply family’s collection of rural bygones, both enjoy the evening, please bring them domestic and agricultural. Sara Oliver is along. This year we are again including our speaker this evening. a supper, details of which will appear in a newsletter nearer the time. thursday 24th July ’14*** For additional information or for tickets cheese Wine and antiques for the events which need them please Our very popular evening at the museum email [email protected] with Stephen Hearn is appearing once again in our programme. The museum will be open from 6.45pm Sue Lipscomb Programme Secretary

32 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 33 Ivinghoe Town Hall... news! dog fouling is not acceptable!

n 26th February the Town Hall we are indebted to Jaqui Adams. og fouling has been spotted on a Where do I have to Committee were sorry to have to The Committee has purchased a new regular basis along our footpaths clear up after my dog? Osay goodbye to Terry Jennings who Yamaha Keyboard, a quality instrument d(especially Marsworth Road, You should clean up after your dog wherever has done a fantastic job acting as a Trustee which a number of our regular hirer’s will Cheddington Road and Queen Street), on you are. Kicking dog waste into the gutters is and Chair of the Town Hall Committee over appreciate after struggling for a couple of our recreation ground, along the permissive not acceptable. Nor is kicking it under a hedge. the last 15+ years. years with our old one which finally had a footpaths and in the open field off Westfield Terry, always jovial, kept us moving mind of it’s own! Road (which is not common ground as it is in Where can I dispose of my forward in good spirit and one of his On May 10th and 11th The Ivinghoe private ownership and all dog fouling should dog’s waste? last significant positive actions was to PCC, Old School (HuB), Cafe and the Town be cleared). This inconsiderate behaviour There are currently 16 dog waste bins in NEIGHBOuRHOOd NEWS encourage us to embrace the idea of setting Hall have all pulled together to enable both from a minority of dog owners is completely Pitstone alone. However, you can dispose of up a web site for the Town Hall ~ and who Hall’s and The Green for parking to support unacceptable and causes particular problems dog waste in suitable bags in any public litter better to lead this effort than Andy Beezer, an “Artistists and Makers Fair” which we on the approach to Brookmead School and bin, of which there are 19 in Pitstone, so there who has also been unanimously appointed hope will also raise the profile Windmill Pre-School where it gets onto the are 35 opportunities for you to dispose of your as Chair of the Committee. of our beautiful Village and it’s facilities. wheels of pushchairs, onto children’s shoes waste as you walk through our village. You can If you haven’t already tried it please try Wednesday 28th May The Town Hall and then onto the carpets in the schools, also take your dog waste home and dispose of the web site at www.ivinghoetownhall. AGM is being held at 8pm, to which all where children then have to sit and touch the it in your green general household waste bin. org.uk where you can see regular activities are invited. flooring with their hands. and search for Hall availability dates, or if To View or Book contact Janet of What else can I do to help keep you prefer to enquire in person then call Stephen on 01296 660344 or visit How serious is this? Pitstone clear of dog waste? The Booking Secretary on 01296-660344. www.ivinghoetownhall.org.uk dog mess is not only unpleasant it is a risk Please report all incidents of dog fouling on our You may also have noticed a new Town to health. The biggest threat to public health footpaths, particularly between Glebe Close Hall advertisement is appearing in both The from dog excrement is toxocariasis, an and Brookmead school, to the Aylesbury Beacon and The PPP publications for which Stephen Swinbank Secretary infection of the roundworm toxocara canis. Vale district Council dog warden service on The eggs of the parasite can be found in 01296 585605 / e-mail envhealth@ soil or sand contaminated with faeces and aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk and to PCSO Jackie if swallowed, result in infection that lasts dodson on 101. AVdC can implement more between six and 24 months. Symptoms frequent cleansing visits or patrols by the include eye disorders, vague ache, dizziness, dog warden if they are aware of a large scale nausea, asthma and, in extremely rare cases, problem and Thames Valley Police has the seizures/fits. Toxocariasis most commonly power to enforce fines and prosecute. affects small children as they tend to put their If you witness someone allowing their dog hands in their mouths after crawling around. to foul, please report them to both the AVdC It is an offence for dog owners to fail to dog warden service and PCSO J dodson clear up any dog foul left by their dogs. using the contact details above. Photographic Offenders can be issued with a fixed evidence on your mobile phone would be very penalty notice or a fine of up to £1,000 if the helpful in securing a prosecution. case goes to court. Being unaware that your Let’s work together to prove that dog dog has fouled or not having a suitable means fouling in our public open spaces and on our of clearing up after your dog is no excuse – footpaths will not be tolerated and culprits will you should carry poop scoop bags whenever be reported and fined. you are out with your dog. Laurie Eagling Pitstone Parish Clerk

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Womens Institue news! Dear Knitters!

ello I’m Tessa Smith, President Quite a few piccies were taken that night. nother BIG thank you to all the children who are visited by HOPE and of your local W.I. You may be Tim Amsden came to talk to us about knitters and crochet workers who the warming comforts that go to SMILE! Hwondering what has been going the History of Tring in March. What a Acontinue to keep the scarves, Last year you made:- on in the W.I. for the last few months. very knowledgeable man he turned out hats, gloves, teddies and blankets • 211 teddies We have had an interesting time. to be. Full marks to Lynn, who planned coming. I received them from Cumbria, • 135 hats In January we had the pleasure of our programme for this year. Northampton, dunstable, Leighton • 18 sets of hats, scarf and gloves meeting Widget, the field spaniel with In between all this, the supper club Buzzard, Stony Stratford, Wing, Ivinghoe • 18 pairs of gloves her handler, Lyn Young and her husband. on the Thursday after our meeting and Pitstone and take large sacks of • 35 scarves This marvellous dog was an instant hit continues to support local ‘hostelries’. items to be distributed to Eastern Europe • 45 blankets and NEIGHBOuRHOOd NEWS with our members and aids the police We have lots more planned, along by SMILE or Teddies to India or Africa • 180 bags in their efforts to crack down on drugs. with a mystery outing in July and not to by HOPE for Children. They are all We were given a fascinating insight into mention all the other trips and outings greatly appreciated and much admired Thank you for such an amazing effort. her training and finally a demonstration our members get offered. when I take them in. of how they work with drug samples If you fancy coming along to try us So please keep knitting and I will make hidden around the Town Hall. Whilst Lyn out, we meet the 2nd Thursday in every sure the teddies continue to cheer the Alex Wynne answered questions Widget amused month at 7.30pm in Ivinghoe Town Hall. herself playing fetch just like any other I or one of our committee members dog. What a great night. would love to bring you along or meet February we had dave Short talking you so that you don’t feel shy about about the ‘disappearing habitat of the coming in. We have a diverse range of barn owl’, and some of us managed ages so there’s sure to be someone you to hold on a very stout leather glove a can pal up with. beautiful example of the species. Their Give me a ring on 01296-661562. feathers are like cloud, they are so soft.

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On request for group bookings we can offer seating for 36people. Call 07769 961196 or Email: café@canalsidecafe.co.uk www.canalsidecafe.co.uk

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mentioned in the last Miller’s Tale we thought we had it all worked out but that david Lindsey, my predecessor during our first proper test after all the Ias mill manager, had been steadily work on it we realised we needed to renovating our old Kell, Meats and Co, reduce the mesh size slightly as some Winnowing machine ( A machine used of the clean wheat was falling through to remove contaminents from the wheat the final seive instead of jogging along so it is ready for milling) over the winter it and falling off the back edge. If the and during the last few weeks he has wheat falls through this final seive it ends been putting it all back together with up in the wrong compartment with all NEIGHBOuRHOOd NEWS my help when needed, usually for the the contaminents that the first seives lifting/moving of heavy parts. I had a bit removed, which defeats the work you are of a swear when I was using an electric trying to do as the wheat which is almost plane to shape a piece of wood we had finished being cleaned ends up back in replaced and a section of it split and with all the stuff you have just seived out! broke off, but david managed to repair it I’m confident that we can change the with a little careful fettling. Once it was seive mesh sizes and get it working 100% all back together we filled it with wheat as it should do, and apart from having the and tested it out. wrong sized seives it works extremely 26th May – Sunday It’s a really simple machine and turning well for a machine that is over a hundred We’re looking forward to another good a handle on the side is all that is needed years old. It is interesting to note that the open season and hope to see some of Bank Holiday Monday (M) to operate it, the turning motion is internal mechanism in modern machines you visiting the mill on one of our open 8th June – Sunday tranformed into a back and forth motion for cleaning wheat is an almost identical days, or milling days when our lovely 22nd June – Sunday (M) by gears and levers which causes the layout to our old winnowing machine stoneground wholemeal flour is available wheat to drop down through a series except steel now replaces wood for the for sale. 6th July – Sunday of mesh seives, as it drops through the main construction, otherwise nothing has 27th July – Sunday (M) seives a fan blows air through/across it changed in the design of winnowers for Cheers all! blowing away any straw, grass, leaves hundreds of years. Chug (Chris Tugby) Mill Manager 10th August – Sunday and lighter material. As the wheat drops We have spent the last few weeks 25th August – Bank Holiday Monday (M) through the seives the mesh gets finer down at the mill getting prepared for the 2014 opening times: 7th September – Sunday in each one and collects any mud, sticks opening season and checking everything Open between 2pm and 5pm on and stones which fall into a seperate is ready to receive visitors and to start the following dates with milling 21st September – Sunday (M) compartment. The last mesh seive is too milling again. demonstrations, between 2-30pm 5th Oct – as part of Tring’s Own Apple fine for the wheat to pass through so it It can be quite hard work at times and 4-30pm approx on the nine dates Fayre (M) is jogged along the screeen and falls off and none of us are getting any younger, indicated by (M). Water level permitting. the back edge into a compartment as so I would like to publicly thank John clean wheat. Wallis, Keith Russell, Nigel Thompson Last Admission 4-30pm. Admission Prices: Well that is the theory anyway, but as and david Lindsey for turning up, almost Adults – £3.00 Children (5-15) – £0.50 the winnowing machine originally came without fail, each and every Sunday and 21st April – Easter Bank Holiday Monday (M) to us with the wrong mesh seives fitted freely volunteering their time and energy 5th May – Bank Holiday Monday (M) we have had to try and find out the to keeping the mill going for future For further information please visit correct size we needed by experiment, generations to enjoy. 11th May – National Mills W/end (M) www.fordendwatermill.co.uk

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Family Friendly Informal and a chat while your children enjoy Worship at: themselves under friendly supervision. Ivinghoe: 10am Sunday 4th May If you would like to know more ‘Worshipping Together’ – an informal information please contact Sandra Green service with music group and activities on 01296 668648 for the children Slapton: 10am on Sunday 18th May After School Club dates for May: ‘Messy Church’ and breakfast in the Thursdays 1st and 15th May Village Hall Marsworth: 10am.Sunday 25th May Messy church at Marsworth ‘Messy Church’ and breakfast at Messy Church is a fresh new way of All Saints experiencing church. It’s for all ages, its ECuMENICAL ENLIGHTENMENT fun and its family friendly. Every session Bible study groups is built around a theme with activities, Our evening study meets on the 2nd and celebration and breakfast. The next one 4th Mondays of each month at 1 Queen will be held on: Sunday 25th May at Crafts, cooking, games and refreshments. each church to place gifts of food. There Street, Pitstone at 8pm; our daytime All Saints Church at 10am 3.30-5pm will be a list of items that are needed for study is on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of Dates for messy activities in May: your guidance. Please give generously. the month at 5 Windmill Close, Ivinghoe Everyone is welcome and it’s free. Tuesdays 29th April and 13th May If you, or someone you know, would at 10am. Everyone is welcome no matter Contact Barbara on 01525 221080 or benefit from a helping hand, please what age or stage you are on your Contact: Sandra 01296 668648, John speak to david or Wendy Mann on get in touch with Barbara de Butts on Christian journey. 01296 662252 or Richard 01296 661725 01525 221202. 01525 221080 or Sandra Green on 01296 668648. special services for May: Messy church at slapton Men’s group After a strictly confidential chat we Sunday 25th May 6pm at St. Mary’s Slapton Church family would like to invite Events for the next few months are as will arrange for a box of groceries to be Pitstone: Festival Evensong you to join them on the 3rd Sunday of follows: delivered to your door. each month in Slapton village hall at May – A possible visit to House Thursday 29th May 8pm at St. 10am for messy church. This includes and Gardens st Mary’s Music group New Mary’s Ivinghoe: A Service of Holy bacon butties, croissants and beverages; June – Green Bowling at Cheddington. members always welcome Communion for Ascension Day craft activities for everyone concluding A Friday evening visit At the ‘Worshipping Together’ Service each with a short act of worship. detailed information on events is month a friendly collection of musicians play not sunday, not school Our next messy church will be on circulated by email; please contact the worship songs. The group also play for after school club – Sunday 18th May [email protected] a few other events; we even played at a Thursdays at Ivinghoe Church to be included in the circulation. wedding by special request. These sessions are held fortnightly other messy activities The group includes violin, clarinet, from 3.30pm – 5pm. The children will at slapton New members and new ideas are saxophone, flute, trumpet, piano and be provided with refreshments and the Alternate Tuesdays: always welcome. oboe; we would be very happy to sessions generally include craft activities, Tots and Tiddlers for the under 5’s. welcome any new musicians of any age games and cookery. This club is for Crafts, stories, action songs and Food Bank and ability and any instrument. children aged 3-11years. Parents, why refreshments at 3pm followed by: We have a regular collection for a food If you would like to know more, ring not come along, relax and have a cuppa After School Club for 3-11years – bank. There is a box at the entrance of Jeanette on 01296 660194. u

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1st Sunday 2nd Sunday 3rd Sunday 4th Sunday 4th May 11th May 18th May 25th May 3rd Sunday 4th Sunday 5th Sunday 6th Sunday after Easter after Easter after Easter after Easter IVINGHOE and PITSTONE CHAPEL –WRU Marsworth 8 am 6pm 10am 10am BCP Holy BCP Holy Messy Church Communion Evensong Communion Ivinghoe 10am 9.15 am 9.15am 9.15 am Worshipping Holy Morning Holy Together Communion Praise Communion Slapton 10.30am 10.30am 10am 10.30am

ECuMENICAL ENLIGHTENMENT Morning Holy Messy church Holy Praise Communion in the village Communion hall. * Benefice service rotating round the three parishes

Regular Events: Sundays 9.15am Children’s Church Ivinghoe Mondays 7.30pm Bell Practice Ivinghoe 8.00pm Bible Study Pitstone 8.00pm Choir Practice Marsworth Tuesdays 2.30pm Tots and Tiddlers Slapton 3.30pm After School Club Slapton Wednesdays 9.15am Holy Communion Ivinghoe Thursdays 10.00am Bible Study Ivinghoe 3.30pm After School Club Ivinghoe 7.00pm Choir Practice Ivinghoe Fridays 10.30am Benefice prayer group Ivinghoe 9.45pm Tots Praise Ivinghoe Pastor Dave and Sheridan Clifford Special Events: 12 Windsor Road Tel;- 01296 668906 th Monday 5 3‐5pm Tea and Cakes Pitstone Pitstone Mob;- 07737 350183 Sunday 25th May 6pm Festival Evensong Ivinghoe Leighton Buzzard Thursday 29th 8pm Holy Communion for Ascension Day Ivinghoe Wednesday 4th June 10.30am Coffee Morning Ivinghoe BEDS. LU7 9AY Email; [email protected]

42 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 43 M. D. SPRING AUTOS Martin D Spring 28 years established trading For all your vehicle’s needs Servicing,Servicing, Bodywork Class 4 repairs,and 7 MOTs MOTs onarranged, site, Exhausts, Exhausts, Welding, Tyres and Brakes Your vehicle can be picked up and returned free of charge Call now for a competitive quote Telephone & fax: 01296 662280 ECuMENICAL ENLIGHTENMENT Mobile: 07860 847328 Unit 9, Airfield Ind Est, Cheddington Lane Long Marston, Tring, Herts HP23 4QR st. Mary’s cHurcH, PItstone

The historic Church at Pitstone will be Spring cleaned at the end of April ready for the summer Sunday visitors. Thanks to a great team of volunteer stewards we are again able to open the Church every Sunday and Bank holiday afternoon 2.30-5.30pm from May–October. The Church can be For Rent visited at other times by contacting the key holder at 01296 661968. There is a new colourful and informative leaflet in the church which will enrich your visit so why not take a walk to this beautiful little Church and 2 Bedroom Appt. in beautiful village of Turunc, explore the heritage on our doorstep during the summer.? on Aegean/Mediterranean coast of Turkey The Churches Conservation Trust is keen for Pitstone Church to be *30 mins from Marmaris the focus of interest in the locality and we are being encouraged to make the church a starting point for a few more events during the year as well *Complex of only 6 appts. as the Festival which takes place at the end of May (and for which cakes will be needed!) *Swimming Pool

We have the annual concert on Saturday July 12th at 7.30pm which this *Sleeps 4/6 people year will be a special Memorial Concert for Emlyn Jones who established *Air conditioned throughout these inspiring concerts 15 years ago and raise money for both Ivinghoe and Pitstone Churches. *Fully Equipped We hope to arrange a walk from the Church with a picnic afterwards later this year. www.turuncvillage.com The group of Friends welcome new members, if you would like help in For more information call 01296 660286 anyway or need to know more, ring Gill Arney on 01296 668123.

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ell here we are almost half way to see it in such a state as, I imagine, physical person good – why not let the Harvest Festival: October 3rd with through 2014 (by the time you do its neighbours. We always wanted Son do the spiritual you some good too. Leighton Linslade Band, put the date Wread this) and where has the to sell to someone who would keep the Look out for – First Thursday Friends in your diary. time gone? Last time I called it was to integrity of the frontage as it is since it dates. It’s a good time for a chat and Every blessing for 2014. From the wish you a Happy New Year and now I’m has been a village landmark for so many cream tea, and a good matinee film with Fellowship. Pastor Dave Clifford: praying for restful and peaceful summer people over so many years. It would be free popcorn and ices! 01296 668906. holidays! It’s a strange thing this time nice to see it spruced up and looking lark. When I was a kid I longed for the 6 as it did in the ‘Summer’ of its years. week summer break, but by the end of unfortunately, time does not treat all of the second week you were so bored it us kindly and it is not so easy to renovate seemed like school was a lifetime away. the human body or the body of the 2014 souPer Lent In my middle years I still looked forward Christ, His church. ECuMENICAL ENLIGHTENMENT to the six week holiday (teachers know Last night we went to see ‘Noah’ the LuncHes what I mean) but no sooner had I got new movie with Russell Crowe. Not used to the freedom it seemed like we impressed – more script than scripture. A big ThAnk You were back at the chalk face again. Now But I did come away with a couple of to all who supported our 12th series of I’ve reached my ‘Autumn’ as they say, interesting thoughts about ‘time’. Firstly, Churches Together Lent Lunches. I see my grandchildren growing up in how Noah kept his focus on his task fast forward and wonder where the time over the long period of time it would During the Christian season of Lent it is customary to give things goes so quickly. have taken to prepare an ark (place of up, but we are very pleased to be able to give to others at this Einstein said, “The only reason safety not just a boat) for his family time and thanks to your generosity the two lunches made a for time is so that everything doesn’t and the future of Creation – in our 21st happen at once.” Century society commitment for the total of £953.73 which has been shared between the following He also said, “When you are courting long haul seems to almost disappeared worthwhile charities: a nice girl an hour seems like a second. with all of our ‘instant’ commodities and Iain Rennie/ Grove Hospice at Home When you sit on a red-hot cinder a second relationships. Save the Children Fund seems like an hour. That’s relativity.” Secondly, how easy it is to have a For us 2014 has brought a little ‘MAÑANA’ attitude to our spiritual Home Start Dacorum more stability in knowing that God wellbeing. Tomorrow, as my dad used Bucks Young Carers has provided the finance we prayed to say, is the day that never comes. He for to help us continue our ministry in also used to say that procrastination Next Year we are looking for a new group to run the Ivinghoe Pitstone for another year, for which we is the thief of all time. Easter is a Souper Lunch so please give this some thought. One of the most are grateful. The last five years seem to significant time for Christians, perhaps enjoyable aspects of these events is the experience of getting have flown by. Pitstone must be one of more than Christmas in some ways. Yes together with people from all the different churches and faith Einstein’s ‘nice girls’. We have enjoyed He came down to earth from Heaven, groups. It also provides a popular social activity our time here despite personal situations but look what it was for. His words are for people to come to during a chilly time of year. If you think with health and missing the family we remembered but His actions spoke you could be part of the new team next year please let left in the Midlands. Sadly, the Chapel even louder than His words. Perhaps Dave Clifford on 01296 668 906 or Alex Wynne on building is looking worse for the ravages you might mull over your spiritual health 01296 668 336 know. of time, but unfortunately that is not our while you are getting your tan this responsibility any longer and we feel sad summer, I hope the sun will do your

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2012 was wet, but even rain could not kill the fun and games at your local

SPORTING SCOOP Cheddington Bowls Club located at The Recreation Ground in Cheddington High Street.

League and Cup success was on a par with last years. Celebrations included Pete Rowling (Leighton Buzzard) representing the County at the National Championships and a great victory over the very strong Chesham Club. Steve and Sue Molnar (Pitstone) won the new Nominated Pairs competition and Richard Jacob (Pitstone) was Match Player of the Year. dressing to level, repairing boundary ditches etc. to produce a green that 2012 was fun. Ours is a friendly and meets the highest standards and is a joy social Club. FAd Friday evenings were a to the eye – you should come see. great success welcoming new comers to GIVE BOWLS A GO with a bite to 2013 PROMISES MORE. Time for you eat and a drink from the bar. On Tuesday to GIVE BOWLS A GO? A Tuesday afternoons it was tea and biscuits. The afternoon or Friday evening in May famed Molnar BBQs, Race Night, Beetle would be an ideal time to start. Or come drive, Bingo, Christmas Party and Short and enjoy a tea or drink from the bar Mat Monday evening’s tasty treats all and watch a game or two. Bowls is a went down well. truly great game to play. You will make new friends, be exercising without really We are especially appreciative of Geof noticing it and, importantly, you will be Roberts (Cheddington) for his devotion having fun in the fresh air. I look forward to, and the plaudits received, for running to meeting you at the Club. our Men’s Gala so successfully over many years; 2012 being his last. We Chairman of Cheddington Bowls Club: too are in debt to our great team of Tony Duke 01525 220644 grounds men, which includes Dave Skip (Pitstone) and Ted Bateman (Ivinghoe). Answer: Bowls: Aim your bowls The team work through the year; (woods) over the grass to be nearest the mowing two or three times a week, top jack (target ball).

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n Saturday 13th September, (plus gift aid) for Slapton and the two sponsored cyclists, walkers and churches each received a cheque for half Ohorse riders all over the country that money. We are now on the lookout

SPORTING SCOOP will be visiting as many beautiful churches for people who could take part in the and chapels as they can between 10am sponsored event this year to raise money and 6pm to raise money for the repair and for our churches and for the Bucks Historic restoration of these lovely buildings. Half Churches Trust. As this is a country-wide the money raised will go to a chosen church event, churches in neighbouring Herts or chapel and the other half will go into a and Beds will be open and information on fund that the Bucks Historic Churches Trust these churches can be found on-line at (an organisation run largely by volunteers) is www.bedshertshct.org.uk. Many of the able to distribute to churches and chapels manned churches offer refreshments, toilet of any Christian denomination that need facilities and information about the church. help. Over the last 15 years, Bucks Historic If you don’t fancy riding or walking but can Churches Trust has helped Ivinghoe spare an hour of your time on Saturday Church four times with restoration projects 13th September, we also need volunteers and since 2006, Holy Cross, Slapton has to welcome people to our local churches received a number of grants to help with and offer refreshments. the considerable cost of restoring the tower, If you would like to ride, walk or the clerestory walls and windows, the aisle volunteer your time to help in a church, roofs, north and south aisle walls, some please contact the relevant person below: redecoration and improved drainage. For Ivinghoe Church: Izzy Robinson on Last year our walkers and riders raised 01296 660724; Alex Wynne on 01296 an amazing £817 for Ivinghoe and £210 668336; or Mary Cook on 01296 662530.

50 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 51 Walks in and out of the Parish vinghoe velo’s: ontinuing our series of Walks in Station past the church on your right and Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, and around the Villages, Sylvia take the first footpath on your right just CPiggot has kindly shared the details past the church. I no longer despair for the future of the of this beautiful walk to Aldbury. If you have Through a gate across a field, through a walk, in and out or around Ivinghoe or another gate along the edge of this field, human race (H. G. Wells)

SPORTING SCOOP Ivinghoe Aston that you would like to share through a gate and follow the path with with your fellow residents please do get in a big barn/farm building on your left. Go ad Herbert George Wells been the day. Groups of Velos rode together touch with the Editor. straight on through a couple of gates, in Aylesbury town center on the for their chosen ride, a good opportunity straight on, cross a path and go through Hmorning of 23rd March he would to have a chat and give much needed a round trip Ivinghoe to a gate onto Stocks Golf Course. have been beside himself with joy as he support as they tackled some tricky hills. aldbury (approximately 3hours 7miles) Go straight on across the golf course, would have been able to see over 500 We rode to support Iaian Rennie From Ivinghoe church head along the B488 cross the perimeter track the other side people from the local area take part in Hospice at Home. They provide 24 hour towards Tring, cross the dunstable road and go through a gate into the wood. the Iain Rennie Chiltern Cycle Challenge. responsive hospice at home service plus and take the first footpath on your left Follow this path, at the next path turn left, We are happy to report that amongst support services for patients and families through a gate. shortly you hit the Ridgeway path turn right the 500 were over 20 Vinghoe Velos who in and Buckinghamshire. Follow this path through another gate, go onto the Ridgeway and go up the steps. were prepared to brave cool weather, We rode to support one of our stalwart straight on through another gate, straight Follow the Ridgeway right through strong winds and tackle difficult hills members who was able to smash the on up the hill you will come to a well the woods through a gate and out onto for this great local cause. There were sponsorship target that he’d set himself. marked crossroads (crosspath). This is the . a number of routes available 75 miles, So to sum up, on the 23rd March HG Ridgeway, go straight across on up the hill Stay on the Ridgeway in a dip there’s 35 miles and a 10km fun route for Wells would have seen lots of locals through yet another gate, across another a crosspath go straight on. The next families all starting in Aylesbury from Ivinghoe and Pitstone on their path and straight on up the hill until you Ridgeway sign goes to the right stay town center. bicycles to support a fabulous local come to a track. Go right. straight on, on the stronger looking path. Some drove to Aylesbury and others charity; indeed he would not despair Follow this track through a gate past a This path bears left, to your right car park, rode there increasing the distance for for the future of the human race. house on your left and stay on this track cattle pens and ahead right a water trough. Jose Hetherington (duncombes Terrace) until you get to The To the left of the trough (you guessed it) Bridgewater Monument. Here you’ll find the yet another gate. N.T. café, shop and loo and most likely an ice Through the gate follow this path until you cream van. (Any stops not included in 3hrs). reach a style on your right. Cross the style Walk past the monument across the come out on the road, turn left then cross the green stay right of the buildings ahead of main road into the windmill field. you and when you get to the track turn Turn right and go round the edge of the right. There are two forks on this track field straight past the path that leads to the go right at both on down the hill until you windmill until you reach another footpath. come to the road. Now you’re in Aldbury. Here go right through a gate and follow this At the road turn right you’ll come to the path until you reach the road. village pond on your right, The Greyhound Turn right and follow the road through Inn also on your right. On your left the the village back to Ivinghoe church. post office and shop. (Again any stops not Boring to read but lovely to walk. Follow included in 3hrs). the arrows and read the signs you can’t go Take the road straight on towards Tring wrong. Happy Hiking, Sylvia Piggott

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54 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 55 THIS YEAR: WheelPowers CHIP TIMING British Wheelchair Sport Stadium – Sunday 8th June 2014 Tour Valede am contacting you on behalf of the but beware of the hills! charity WheelPower. WheelPower • 55 miles; the challenge route Iis based at Stoke Mandeville, the The three routes are fully signed and birthplace of the Paralympic movement. there are safety marshals and mechanics Bike Ride WheelPower helps disabled children and in case of emergency. There are adults improve their lives through sport. friendly water stops on each route plus refreshments and changing facilities at on sunday 8th June 2014 the start and finish. we have our biggest fundraiser, the Entry Fee: Adults £12.50; under 16 Mix 96 Tour de Vale bike ride and was FREE (must be accompanied by an adult). wondering if you would be kind enough Entry Fee on the day £25. to perhaps circulate and put some Start times: information on your website? • 55 mile – 9am I have attached some details for you • 35 mile – 10am Sunday 8th June 2014 and also some information below should • 15 mile – 10.30am you require it. To download an entry form or enter Now into its 11th year, the Mix 96 Tour online go to www.tourdevale.com or Stoke Mandeville Stadium de Vale Bike Ride starts and finishes at call WheelPower on 01296 395995. t 01296 395995 f 01296 424171 e [email protected] Stoke Mandeville Stadium. Our three Many thanks for taking the time routes will take you through beautiful to read this and to hopefully support www.tourdevale.com countryside and villages that offer WheelPower. something for everyone: Supported by • 15 miles; perfect for families Joyce Sheerd • 35 miles; ideal for the leisure cyclist WheelPower Volunteer Charity Registration No. 265498

56 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 57 tales from the compost heap, Ivinghoe Allotments from the Plot the wonder of weeds! he other morning just before 8am, known as victory gardens; I was just about to drive off the a term dating back to the eeds – perennial ones in the original plant material should have Tsecond tee at our picturesque golf Great World Wars 1 and 2, particular – are the bane of a disappeared. You can then add this to club, with the sun shining, everything hence the ‘dig for Victory’ slogan.slogan. Wgardener’s life. Couch grass, your compost heap. Option two is to looking lush and green, when I heard This month is a busy period on the ground elder, bindweed, celandine, create a separate heap, just for these the lamb’s bleating in the adjacent field. allotment. For now is the time to plant dandelions, thistles, nettle roots and perennial weeds; cover it completely Fantastic sound, I paused and thought to your broad beans, beetroot, peas, docks – to name but a few – are all with black plastic – not beautiful, but myself Spring is here. Great time to be spinach. All of your potato varieties

CuLTIVATION CLIPPINGS possessed of an almost miraculous necessary for this job, to smother the alive – this time of the year lifts people should by now already be tucked under ability to keep going and prosper, no weeds. Again, check the contents up after the really wet winter months earthed up mounds. matter what. Most gardeners will have carefully after a few months. If no traces and it is great to see so many people I start all my vegetables in an unheated pondered at length how to get rid of of the original material can be detected, happy and smiling. greenhouse and about two weeks prior them, solutions varying from curses and add the material to your normal heap. What is happening in the allotment to planting in the allotment I leave them incantations to the prolific use of certain Either way, you will have the world? Well, quite a lot it appears. In outside to harden off – this certainly proprietary mixes. satisfaction of knowing that you have Nottinghamshire this week, a parish gives them a good start. In the majority of cases and assuming performed that marvellous alchemy of council’s monthly meeting erupted Generally speaking, beetroot does that the curses etc. turn out to be turning nuisance weeds into a valuable when allotments were discussed and not like to be transplanted. But you can ineffective, the only solution is to dig addition to your garden, and in the police had to be called and more than get over this by getting a long piece of them out carefully, bit by bit. This is process have let nothing go to waste. 20 villagers were ejected from the guttering about 12 to 16 inches long, drill wonderfully good exercise for those Which is surely one of the greatest joys meeting. In the ‘old days’ it would have some holes in the bottom, close both who wish to develop large biceps and a gardener can have. been ‘pistols at dawn’ but these days ends with tape, fill with compost, cover possibly triceps also. Then, confronted more like ‘leeks at dawn’! When you seeds and once they are big enough by a heap of weeds, what should one Barbara Cummings think of all the troubles that are going they can then planted in your plot. Make do next? These weeds, added to the www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk on in the world and young people dying, a suitable space, remove the tape and standard home compost heap, may well something is fundamentally wrong that slide the whole lot on to your plot and demonstrate their unique ability to survive police had to be called to a parish council there we are! You will potentially have by reappearing to live another day. This meeting discussing allotments! prize-winning beetroot! is because such a compost heap rarely By the time you read this, the new The recent lovely warm weather reaches the temperatures necessary to BBC 2 series ‘The Big Allotment certainly promotes growth for our kill the weeds off. A different strategy is Challenge’ will have been shown and, vegetables but unfortunately, the weeds called for – and in fact there is more than with what I have read, is set to show also relish the warm days. It is really one way to go here. tantrums and tension in each episode frustrating that they grow so close to Option one is to stuff the weeds, (get a life!) the veggie plant, as it means you spend roots and all, into a black plastic sack; However, tantrums aside, if any local a great deal of your time on your knees add some green material such as lawn residents watch and feel inspired to weeding the bed! clippings, secure the top and put the bag grow their own then please contact Watch this space, and any other space behind the shed, or some other out-of- Maxine Haynes, Clerk to Ivinghoe Parish for the matter, as to whether Ivinghoe the-way spot. After about 6 months, Council to discuss the availability of an will have a Horticultural Show this year. check the contents – which should have allotment plot. Hope you have a successful growing turned into a kind of black sludge, or I must admit that until very recently season – mind how you go. weed soup if you prefer. All traces of I did not know that allotments are also Ernie Jones, Allotmenteer

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he Council have installed a new Council’s website along with terms and Honey Bee swarms: unless absolutely necessary. tap on the allotments which conditions and contact details. Swarms such as the ones pictured are Please contact: Brian Bush – Thopefully will make it easier for Prospective allotmenteers are welcome merely Colonies that are in transition. Mid Bucks Beekeepers and BBKA allotmenteers to water their plots. Thanks to come and have a look round the Normally these Swarms are found Swarm Officer. to Mr. Leonard and Son of Pitstone for an allotments at any time, there is usually hanging from tree branch, fence post or excellent job. Although the allotment rush someone working on their plot who will any place where the swarm can gather MBBKA Swarm Hotline: 07770370132 or

CuLTIVATION CLIPPINGS seems to have ceased there are plots be quite happy to answer questions. close to the Queen while scouts are sent 01844 292195 or 07767304067 available for rent. Site plan is available out to look for a more permanent home. on the allotment web page on the Parish Gloria Snowdon A swarm left alone will only be in place BBKA British Bee Keepers Association from just a few minutes to a few hours website: http:www.bbka.org.uk and occasionally a few days. Generally these swarms are very docile and the swarming Bees usually will not sting. When Honey Bees swarm they gorge themselves with honey before leaving the hive which makes it very hard for them to double over and sting.

What causes Honey Bees to swarm: Top left: Honey Bee Honey Bees have a natural instinct to swarms. survive by sending out new colonies. They may also swarm through Top right: Honey Bee overcrowding or because an old queen swarms in the hands is thought to be failing and they wish to of a professional. raise a new one. Honey Bees usually Bottom left: Honey Bee swarm in early spring just as the colony colony. is building up numbers in anticipation of the upcoming honey flow but swarming can happen through to late summer. It is difficult to predict if weather conditions will lead to a large colony.

If you see a swarm: declining Honey Bee numbers make the collection of swarms an important part of the work of bee keepers. You should never interfere with a swarm an pest control companies will not kill a swarm

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ello let me introduce myself. the group executive My name is Keith Steers and I am committee SCHOOLS STuFF Hthe New Group Scout Leader for Meet on average four times a year and • The organization of Group public 1st Ivinghoe and Pitstone scout group. their role is to support the Group Scout occasions. We are looking to recruit new Leader on meeting the responsibilities • Assisting with the recruitment of leaders so who better to tell you about challenged to do something new from of their appointments. Included within leaders and other adult support. the various roles, than the leaders time to time. Same for me too! It can be these are the following. Chair person / themselves. hard work now and again but it’s really Secretary / Treasurer and Parents and If you are interested in finding out worthwhile and there are loads of ways to supporters of our Scout Group. anymore about any of these positions Beaver scouts is for all get involved. don’t be shy give us a call.” or would like to go along and see for children aged 5 up to 8 • The maintenance of the Groups yourself “I joined Scouting in July 2012 to Andrea Squires Cub Leader. property and equipment. What we get up to, please give me a support my Children who were Beavers • The raising of funds and the call or email me for more information. at the time. When I first started I was scouts is for all children administration of the groups finances. Keith Steers (Group Scout Leader) showered with support and training aged 10 up to 14 • The insurance of persons, property 0789-9696722 or 01296-662781. to get me on my way and running “It’s really rewarding being a scout and equipment. Email [email protected] (hopefully) a happy and successful leader. You get to work with a broad Beaver Colony. I can honestly say I’ve range of ages (from 10 – 14) and this enjoyed every single minute I’ve spent can often be challenging. However, with the Beaver Colony and I’ve learnt young people are very creative and great Ivinghoe Construction Ltd an enormous amount. It’s so much fun; fun. We tend to spend as much time I now volunteer and help out at I&P outside as we can; camping, cooking and Camps whenever I can.” exploring in all weathers. You really get Kitchens out of it what you put in and the skills Andy Broad you can learn are almost endless. It’s Bathrooms Beaver Scout Leader, I&P Scouts also a great excuse to do all the things you’ve always wanted to do like: sleep Wet Rooms cub scouts is for all in a hammock or in Tring Museum, hold children aged 8 up to 10 a Fish eagle. travel the world, cook with Landscape works for all “There’s never a dull moment being King’s Head chefs and to learn how to a cub leader! When I took on the role MOT a car. There is no point in moaning gardens or paddocks nearly 4 years ago, I had no background about the ‘youth of today’. This is your in cubs and only managed being a opportunity to interact with them and Sean Reidy brownie for a year or so, but that didn’t help them to become a valuable part of seem to matter. There’s lots of support our community.” 01525 221642 from the other leaders and from the Scouting organisation. It’s great to see Russell, Rachel and Tony 07850 452492 the cubs enjoying themselves and being 1st Ivinghoe & Pitstone Scouts

62 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 63 of wanting a place – even if you don’t plan we hope that we can count on your continued Windmill Pre-school to enrol your child until they become funded support throughout the year. Keep an eye out (the term after they turn three). This will prove on our website for more information. t’s the beginning of the final term and spring ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2011. Both were very favourable when there are children of the same Also, just to let you know that we are has finally sprung in the village. We’d like valued members of the team who will be missed age waiting for a place, especially when places collecting Sainsbury’s Active Kids vouchers. Ito welcome all our new parents, carers and greatly by the children and committee. We wish will be offered to those who have been on the So, if you find yourself with any vouchers that children that started this term and hope you them both well in in their new roles and in all waiting list longer. To register your interest, you don’t know what to do with, please feel enjoy your time at Windmill Pre-School. This term their future endeavours. please email our Administrator Claire Hose at: free to donate them to Windmill Pre-School SCHOOLS STuFF will offer continued opportunities for parents We are delighted to announce Sharon Berry [email protected] so we can gain some new equipment for the to get involved with their pre-schoolers early will be returning to Windmill after the Easter We start the Summer Term with a few places children to enjoy. education and we’ve got some great fundraising break. Her role will be as a Practitioner working available on Friday afternoons. More sessions events planned to help raise additional funds for as part of the team under our new Leader’s will become available in September when our annual general Meeting – toys, equipment, games and crafts so we hope management. Sharon will be taking on key older children leave us to start school. With Tuesday 13th May 8pm parents, friends and family members as well as children of her own and because she is such the continuing expansion of the village, there We will be holding our AGM very shortly the local community will continue to support us. a cheerful, pro-active and positive individual, is great demand for sessions and we strictly and everyone is welcome to attend. We she will be a welcome addition to the Pre- adhere to a policy on allocation of places. For will be running through administrative and staff update School. Sharon is very excited at the prospect parents with children at Pre-School, if your financial reports from the last year and taking As promised in the last edition, we are very of returning and is looking forward to working preferred sessions are not available you can nominations for new members to join the pleased to announce the appointment of our in partnership with the parents and children. request that your child’s name be placed on a Voluntary Management Committee as well as new setting Leader Kate Wort, who started For those of you that don’t know Sharon, she waiting list. As places become available they bidding farewell to those stepping down. After with us just before the Easter Break. Since has previously been a member of the Windmill are offered to the child at the top of the waiting the AGM has concluded, we will be holding an completing an NNEB diploma in Nursery Nursing Team, who was very popular with the children list. If the parent does not wish to take up the ‘open forum’ for parents to ask questions. The in 2000, Kate’s first role was as a Nursery Nurse. and parents. session offered, they remain at the top of the meeting will be taking place in the Meeting Since then she has worked as a Children’s list and the next child is offered the place. This Room at Pitstone Memorial Hall. Representative in Cyprus, a Private Nanny and changes within the setting process continues until the place has been then in most recent times as a Nursery Manager Existing parents will have noticed that there have allocated. Priority is given to funded two year getting involved for a committee run Nursery. Kate is qualified been a lot of significant changes taking place olds and children with Special Educational Part of our success as a pre-school is the to Level 5 with a Foundation degree in Early within the setting over the last few months. Needs if extra sessions are thought to be role the parents play within the setting. We Years. She also has experience and qualifications We thank you for your continued patience and beneficial. These children are offered available currently have a small number of enthusiastic in implementing the Early Years Foundation support during the periods of change but please places before those on the waiting list as are volunteers that come in and help out. This Stage, so she brings with her a wealth of rest assured that our ‘learning through play’ children of staff and committee members. can involve helping with crafts and messy knowledge and experience. Kate is also a parent ethos continues to have a positive effect on the play, reading stories, baking or helping with with a two year old son, a very lively Chocolate children in our care. If you have any questions Fundraising and events tidying and clearing up at the end of a session. Labrador and horses to add in to the mix, so her relating to any of the changes, please feel during the final term of this academic year, We would like to invite members of the local weekends are always spend outdoors come rain free to speak to a member of staff or make an we have some great events planned, which community (you don’t have to be a parent of a or shine. With Kate’s appointment, we believe appointment to speak to me or the setting’s new we hope you will support us with: child currently attending, but you would need that a new and positive stage in Windmill Pre- Leader Kate. • May 10th: Family photography session to undergo a CRB equivalent check if you School’s growth has begun, putting behind us with Photography by Carrie volunteer on a regular basis), who is able to quite a challenging period. session availability and • May 13th: Annual General Meeting spare a couple of hours – either on a regular At the end of last term, we were unfortunately admissions • June: Ivinghoe church fete / annual basis or an ad hoc basis, to get in touch by sad to say goodbye to Lana Race and Tracey It is never too early to get your child’s name sponsored walk around the villages emailing [email protected]. Spivey. Lana was previously our setting Leader on the waiting list – don’t forget we take • July: Textile Recycling Maybe you are a performer, entertainer, before going off to have her baby, and she children from the age of two – so we strongly Most of our events are open to everyone, so musician or dancer who could come in and played a huge role in Windmill being awarded recommend that you do this well in advance not just parents with children at Windmill and spend some time with the children to offer u

64 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 65 a little fun taster session. We also welcome grant applications, funding, marketing, PR and dads, or people with interesting jobs to come administration. Without this dedicated team, in and get involved, so if you are good at sport, our pre-school would not be able to run. JTS DECORATING SERVICE & or are a fire fighter or you work in the police, We have vacancies for general committee maybe even a doctor, nurse or dentist and could members – enthusiastic individuals, who are spare some time to come in and talk about able to spare a little time each month. Being PROPERTY MAINTENANCE your job the children would love to meet you so a member of the Committee is an extremely FIRST CLASS DECORATION WITH 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE please do get in touch. worthwhile activity, enabling parents to have SCHOOLS STuFF some influence over their child’s early years’ Join the team education, and also allows local people the PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Windmill Pre-School is run by a voluntary opportunity to get involved in a focal point Management Committee, mainly consisting within the community. Both have a real and ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DECORATION of parents of Windmill pre-schoolers, but also positive impact on the way in which Pre-school COVING • WALL AND FLOOR TILING • PLASTERING members of the local community. Everyone is run. We are a friendly group and we meet the on the committee brings a different set of first Tuesday of each month in the evening and FLOOR STRIPPING AND RENOVATION professional skills, experience and enthusiasm we also have regular staff and Committee social to the team. Members of the elected events! If you are interested in joining our team, LocaL references avaiLabLe Committee are the Trustees of the Charity and please get in contact – particularly if you aren’t are responsible for all decision making relating able to attend the formal AGM! to the running of the Pre-school. Some of the Thank you for your continued support. Contact: JOHN SARGENT activities we are involved in include strategic Tel: Mobile: management of the setting, e.g. staffing, Gail Dodsworth 01525 240372 07809 113090 premises, equipment and hours of opening, Chair, Voluntary Management Committee Email: [email protected] Give your child an outstanding start

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66 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 67 be celebrating Chinese New Year as we train tracks, slides, trikes, trampolines etc. Pitstone & Ivinghoe enter the year of the horse in our We are able to alternate these toys to 29th Jan session and Valentine’s day in keep everyone happy and entertained. Baby & Toddler Group our 12th Feb session with lots of themed There is a safe soft area with a wide craft and play. Lara the hairdresser will variety of toys for babies to explore and itstone and Ivinghoe Baby and hand over their roles as their children also be coming each term to toddler group have fun with until they are ready to Toddler Group ended 2013 in style have grown too old for toddler group. as an easy way to get your child’s hair cut. venture out into the larger area of the hall. with a Christmas themed party. We We want to say a big thank you to Julie A snack and drink is provided for the SCHOOLS STuFF P even had a visit from Father Christmas Every, Clare Cleland and Jo Lucas who about the group children and tea, coffee, biscuits (sometimes which was met with mixed emotions have already left a big hole at toddlers The baby and toddler group is an integral cake!) for the adults at no extra cost. from the children! Many thanks to Sarah and will be a hard act to follow. The group part of life in the village and offers a The sessions either end with a story Ella who gave up her time to come and has gone from strength to strength over wonderful opportunity for parents, time or sing along session, which the take photos of the children meeting Santa the past few years particularly because grandparents and carers to meet and enjoy children really love. and whether smiles or tears, they were of Julie and her team’s hard work and a cuppa together. There have been some Our group runs every Wednesday moments to remember forever. Thanks enthusiasm and I know every member of good friendships formed amongst both the during term time between 1.15 – too to debbie Bolam who came and ran the group will be sorry to see them go. parents and our younger members. Many 3.00pm in the Main Hall at Pitstone a Melody Movement session with the We have held our first committee of the children form friendships with those Memorial Hall, £2 per family per children at the party. meeting of the New Year and we’re they later go to pre-school and then school session (your first session is free). We also held a fun Halloween session raring to go for the new term. We’ll be with therefore helping them settle into For more information we use our at the end of October, just before we trying our best to continue the great their new environments happily. facebook page to keep everyone up to broke up for half term. Many of the work of the previous committee. We are Each week we offer art, craft and date. Search for the group and you can children dressed up in costumes and always looking for input from the wider messy play activities which allow the request to join.Facebook: Pitstone and they enjoyed spooky food at snack time community so if you are able to come and children to express themselves creatively. Ivinghoe baby and toddler group including marshmallow ghosts, skeleton lend a hand helping us to set up or clear Our toddlers have access to a range of biscuits and bat biscuits. They also enjoyed away or do some washing up we would toys and activities such as dressing up, Katrina Blunt Committee Member Halloween crafts and games. Instead of love to hear from you. Also if you run a apple bobbing, the children enjoyed trying business that would appeal to our children, to eat brioche hanging down on strings! how about running a free taster session Other activities for last term included at our group? If this is something that a photographic session by Carrie where interests you, please contact us. parents had the opportunity to have photos We have welcomed a lot of new

taken of their children. We made sure mums and carers to our group recently. Marsworth Millennium Hall, Vicarage Road, Marsworth HP23 4LR messy play wasn’t too messy that day! Our If you were in any doubt as to the Tel: 07506 179658 Email: [email protected] regular hairdresser, Lara came too, cutting existence of a baby boom, you just need Marsworth Pre-School, held at Marsworth Millennium Hall, is a very popular village the children’s hair in a fun environment. to see our thriving baby area! We look pre-school with an outstanding reputation, attracting children from a wide area. Everyone enjoyed tractor rides to see forward to these babies growing and the Windmill during harvest celebrations, developing at the group as they become Sessions available for ages 2 to 5 years, FULL or PART days:- played with space rockets for National toddlers and then preschoolers (we hope Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Space Week and made matchmaker they don’t grow up too fast though!). Morning Session:- 9.00am - 11.30am fireworks and heard popping ‘firework’ There are some great activities planned Lunch Club:- 11.30am - 12.30pm popcorn for bonfire night celebrations. for the coming weeks including lots of Afternoon Session:- 12.30pm - 3.00pm At the end of last term we unfortunately messy play – where better to let your had to say a sad farewell to a number of children get messy than in the Memorial For further information, details of funding, session availability or to arrange a visit, previous committee members as they Hall rather than at home! The children will please call 07506 179658 or visit our website www.marsworthpreschool.org.uk

68 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 69 calling all green Homes St Mary’s Church in the vale! re you or are you aware of low-carbon new build. This will give those a green homeowner within interested in home improvement, real Athe Vale? examples of what and importantly real life PITSTONEPITSTONE We need your help to identify Vale- experience of how it can be done. based Eco-homes willing to join together We are aware several of you already to promote low carbon living. Basically, lead the way but perhaps are not yet we want to inspire others and show at the SuperHome standard achieving BEYONd THE BOuNd ARY them how it’s done! over 60% carbon reduction. We really The 34th We already have a small network of encourage your involvement. refurbished lo-cost/carbon SuperHomes Please contact SAVE (Support www.superhomes.org.uk but we want ’s Environment) on FESTIVAL of to expand that network, as we’ve just 01296 585147 (or 01280 815507 secured some funding for a one-off evenings) for more information or to Eco-homes Opening Event on the suggest a possible eco homeowner in ART, CRAFT weekend of 31st May/1st June 2014. your community. The goal is to increase the number and range of homes involved. We’d and FLOWERS also like to hear from anyone with a Robert Smart SAVE Secretary LATE SPRING BANK HOLIDAY 24–26 MAY Saturday: 2–6 st Mary’s church, PItstone Sunday: 11–5 and the 34th FestIvaL of art, craFt and FLoWers Evensong at 6

The Annual Pitstone Festival of Art, Crafts, Flowers and Music will take place over the Monday: 11–6 Late May Bank holiday weekend at St. Mary’s Church Pitstone. The Church is being cared for by The Churches Conservation Trust and by a group ADMISSION FREE of Local Friends. Refreshments available Many volunteers arrange flowers and help run this popular festival and if you would like to join them or the Local Friends of the Church please make yourself known to any of the stewards who will be there over the whole weekend. Cakes will be needed and people to serve the teas over the whole weekend as well. If you are able to make a cake or spare a couple of hours to serve refreshments THE CHURCHES please ring Alex on 01296 668336. CONSERVATION TRUST spring news from the estate Ivinghoe Hills Another benefit is the natural nursery An area of two acres on the Ivinghoe that can occur when a large top has Hills has been cut and raked to promote crashed down and not been cleared up. effective grazing by sheep and cattle. Lots of sapling use this as protection and This has been achieved by 12 volunteer within a couple of years quite a thicket sessions including a combination group of can develop, especially with the extra staff and volunteers. The clearing of scrub light that is available for flora and fauna has been carried out to help the survival on the forest floor – this is especially so of, amongst many other species, the rare under trees that cast a lot of shade such and tiny duke of Burgundy butterfly. as Beech. If you would like to join the Ashridge BEYONd THE BOuNd ARY volunteers in practice conservation ashridge events this spring tasks please contact helpingashridge@ Dawn Chorus: Sat 26th April or Sat 3rd nationaltrust.org.uk May 5am – 7am.

annual deer count Yes, we know it’s early! But getting up Yes, we actually do count deer! In early to experience the dawn chorus should March, at 6am, volunteers and staff be on everyone’s list of things to do. were out on the estate counting fallow As a reward for your early start we will deer. The deer count at Ashridge has provide you with a cup of tea and a been running since the 1970’s so we bacon sandwich at the end of the walk. have deer population information that £15 per adult, £10 for children. spans decades. The method of counting is simply to record numbers of deer Ashridge Uncovered: 29th March, within a given area. The counter notes 31st May, 26th July, 27th Sept, the sighting time and the location of the 29th November at 1 – 3pm. deer marked on a map. We then gather all the count data together and add it Join us for a new series of walks, wach up – easy. taking a different trip through history, wildlife and landscapes of the Ashridge recent storms Estate. Refreshments are included at the We lost quite a few trees in the the end of the walk. Booking required. £15 recent storms. The team have been busy adults, 10 child. clearing windblown trees from the more public areas. Apart from the damage For our full list of events please visit caused by storms is might surprise you www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge to know that they can have a positive or contact the Ashridge Visitor Centre on effect on the Estate. 01442 851227. Head Forester Bob davies explains “The beneficial effect of storms concerns nature itself. Firstly torn and ripped branches are quickly colonised by lots of different bugs and beasties. Lauren Wise Visitor Services Officer

72 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 73 chilterns villages and stoke row is at one of the highest points of the southern vineyards between the Wallingford to Reading and the Wallingford to Henley roads. t’s all happening amongst unspoilt Hambleden In the centre is a village store and an scenes of peace and beauty; on open Old Luxters is home to the Chilterns unusual Indian-style well and a cherry Ihilltops with dramatic views across Valley Winery and Brewery situated in orchard. The 365-feet deep well is four counties, in woodlands glowing the picturesque Hambledon village, known as the Maharaja’s Well and was with bluebells, or deep in summer and recipient of scores of trophies dug in the C19 entirely by hand as a gift shade, down winding lanes of ancient and commendations with wines from from the Maharajah of Benares due to hedgerows and wild flowers, in the its vineyard overlooking the lovely his friendship with a prominent local BEYONd THE BOuNd ARY intimate valleys of small chalk streams or Hambledon Valley. The microbrewery landowner as he thought it important the on the broad waters of the River Thames. is the first in the uK to hold a Royal locals had access to clean drinking water. This is where you will find the pretty Warrant. You can now enjoy B&B in the villages and vineyards of the Chilterns. vineyard farmhouse too. Little Missenden is the smaller The Romans were the first to grow neighbour of Great Missenden, and the vines on the thin chalky soils of the nettlebed is in attractive wooded village has been used in many films and Chiltern slopes. Vineyards and breweries countryside on a ridge between television programmes over the years, still thrive here, producing a range of Wallingford and Henley-on-Thames. particularly as one of the more frequent award-winning wines, liqueurs and ales. The village is surrounded by large areas Midsomer Murders filming locations – Cobstone mill and cottage were Enjoy their home-grown brews in local of common land and is the highest in “Missenden Murders” was considered purchased in 1971 by Hayley Mills and pubs and restaurants or try and buy the South Chilterns. Clay suitable for as a possible title for the series. The Red her first husband Roy Boulting, and them on the spot. pottery and brick making was found Lion pub has appeared in three episodes, extensive conversions and re-modeling Our favourite is Frithsden Vineyard, locally and, as a result, Nettlebed was and despite being a small Chilterns of the interiors were completed as well tucked away in a little village near the the most important brick and tile making village, it has hosted acclaimed comedy as interior and exterior restoration and historic market town of Berkhamsted. centre in the Chilterns from the mid-14th and arts festivals. conversion of the mill. It has been in Owners Simon and Natalie have planted century onwards. A disused lime kiln is private possession ever since. about 6,000 vines including Solaris, prominent in the centre of the village turville Rondo, and Phoenix varieties. These which was in use until 1938 and was Five miles west of Wycombe, in a sleepy ewelme is an interesting and vines are specially developed in Northern restored in 1972-4. corner of the Chilterns, you will find the attractive village and is a delight to visit. Europe to thrive in our cooler climate. lovely village of Turville. Once home to It lies in a small valley just south of Their wine is grown, pressed and bottled Ellen Sadler, who fell asleep in 1871, the B4009 Benson to Watlington road on site and sold in the vineyard shop. aged eleven, and purportedly did not about 5 miles east of Benson. The name http://frithsdenvineyard.co.uk wake for nine years, becoming known as means (place at) the river-source – the “The Sleeping Girl of Turvile”. The case river being the small chalk stream, the attracted international attention from Ewelme Brook. The Ewelme Brook newspapers, medical professionals and was at one time used extensively for the public. Rumours persist in the region the cultivation of watercress, much of that Sadler was visited by royalty for a which was dispatched by train to London. “laying on of hands”. These days more However during the last quarter of the famous for a TV sitcom, The Vicar of 1900s, regulations prevented the sale dibley with the local church renamed as of watercress from Ewelme and this, St Barnabas. together with greater competition u

74 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 75 from other areas and countries, led to the earliest purpose-built Quaker Meeting industry’s demise and production ceased Houses, located in idyllic surroundings, in 1988. The Ewelme watercress beds are near the village of Seer Green. William now owned and managed by the Chiltern Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania and Society as a local nature reserve. They other famous Quakers rest in the burial run the whole length of the village and are ground. It is a site with remarkable accessible from the road in places. In the character and history, and the wonderful Soft furnishings for your whole centre of the village is the source of the staff can show you around or answer home or simply one room Ewelme Brook and an attractive pond. The any questions which you may have almshouses are the oldest brick buildings about the Meeting House, Jordans Supplying bespoke curtains, in this part of the country, and is where and the Quakers. Restored after the blinds, loose covers, cushions, BEYONd THE BOuNd ARY scenes from the Les Miserables movie fire in 2005, visitors are very welcome tracks & poles and lots more were filmed here too. every afternoon from 2–5pm between Complete service including Built in 1688. Jordans Village was March and October inclusive. Popular design, fabric samples, originally established and built by the with North American visitors, some of measuring, making up and fitting Quakers, or Religious Society of Friends whom have reportedly wanted to re-inter and Jordans Meeting House is the William Penn back in North America! place of worship. It is one of Britain’s www.newjordans.org

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The sittings take about 1½- 2 hours and if you look on Peter’s website you will see lots of examples of his work. www.peterkeegan.co.uk Mentmore Arts Festival 2013 - art in St Mary’s Church Mentmore Arts Festival 2013 - Children’s Art competition winners If you are interested or just want more information MENTMORE ARTS FESTIVAL AIMING please contact Deborah Hall [email protected] FOR MORE SUCCESS THIS YEAR! The Mentmore Arts Festival is back for its sixth year and 2014 promises to be our best yet with new and interesting artists joining some of our regular favourites. You will find a full list of exhibiting artists on our website, www.mentmore-arts-festival.co.uk In addition this year to our ever growing list of great local artists, we are delighted to include Peter Keegan who is an award-winning artist specialising in instant portraiture. Peter has appeared on national television and will be available for sittings on all three days. In addition to viewing art in a variety of mediums by over 40 artists, a range of tasty refreshments will be available including a Pimms Bar, local real ale, teas, coffees and home made cakes. Live music will be performed in the Village Hall garden making this a truly great day out for all the family. Children love the art corner where, under the inspiring guidance of one of our artists, they can express their inner Picasso. There is a Children’s Art competition and last year we had over 40 entries with a presentation of prizes in several age categories. As well as promoting local art, the Mentmore Arts Festival donates the funds raised to local charities and from the past five events a total of £25,000 has been donated. This year our chosen charities include the Florence Nightingale Hospice, St Mary’s Church and other local charities. The organisers look forward to welcoming you and your family on Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th and Monday 26th May, 11.00 am to 5.00 pm. Venue: Mentmore Village Hall, St Mary’s church and on the Village Green (LU7 0QF). Date & time: May 24-26 Bank Holiday weekend Saturday to Monday 11am to 5pm each day. Admission: £2 per adult (including a catalogue). Children (under 16) attend free of charge. Refreshments: Handmade cakes, sandwiches and beverages will be available in the Village Hall garden. For more information visit www.mentmore-arts-festival.co.uk

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his is the time of year for annual going to prohibitively costly referendum, independent, and a programme to reduce structures are in place challenges reports. Looking back over the so the County Council decided to raise the impact of the welfare reforms on the transparency and accountability TCounty Council year I would sum it the tax to the maximum. My group made services and the users of those services. of public services. up as being all about change. alliance with uKIP and voted against this. Never have I been more inundated I strongly felt this was gesture politics, Public Health roads and Potholes with so much information. Local, they raised the tax in tough times for This year has been the first year that dissatisfaction with the state of the roads operational information embedded with people because they could, not because the Council has had full responsibility is constant. Over £500K has been spent the local, operational information for it was necessary. for the public health service. Although in this division (Ivinghoe) on road repairs other far flung parts, and also with top By increasing the council tax they the Council was shortlisted by the and improvements from the revenue level strategic information. turned down £2M from the government Local Government Chronicle for how budget, so that is in addition to any capital The County Council delivers services, in council tax freeze grant which would the service was being embedded in to expenditure. Each member can nominate often in partnerships with others, in the have been continued in future years, and service delivery, the Peer review singled three roads for repair. I asked for a full

COuNCILLOR COMMuNICATION following areas: took £3M from Buckinghamshire residents the service out for criticism, saying it breakdown for the county by member • Transport and rights of way, some pockets instead. The differential, just used its budget very much in the old division and some of the biggest spend aspects of planning and environment under £1M, could have been found from medical model rather than on improving was in Ivinghoe, Wing, and . including waste disposal unused contingencies, and the ‘generous’ health outcomes for people through other In January TfB repaired 4,431 potholes • Adult services, older people, some reserves. The total County Council budget services, such as education, economy across the whole County, of which 2,381 health and mental health is more than £300M. and environment. were in need of urgent repair. In February • Childrens services including education all resources were diverted to flooding. but not schools school transport Lga (Local Government More money still has come in to the • Community services such as libraries The charges introduced two years Association) Peer review budget last week, for more piecemeal museums, and with others community ago are set to be increased. One of A recently completed review of BCC schemes, but at last the County are safety the largest ‘savings’ in the budget is by a team officers and councillors from considering a more fundamental approach • Public health from this area, with very few changes other similar local authorities, praised to upgrading the road network with capital • Economic development being made as a result of the recent these innovative programmes, as well as spending – lessons learned from the consultations with parents. the County’s use of the Better Care Fund success of the prevention programmes Hs2 (high speed rail) to provide joint community health and elsewhere I hope. Much time, money and energy has gone Innovation and good practice social care services. Grass Cutting comes under this area. in to the anti HS2 campaign this year and Since 2010 the county have cut a third Last year the verge cutting was distinctly previous years, although all the judicial of their budget without total collapse of Future shape unsatisfactory. This year the same reviews brought by the ‘M52’ group of services. Instead they have won new grant In a programme called ‘Future Shape’ contractors have been engaged for some local authorities were lost. Recently the funding, for roads in particular, and made more and more functions will be reason, for 3 cuts outside village signs council voted unanimously to ‘petition’ far reaching changes to how services are transferred to independent or semi and 10 cuts within. Please be vigilant for mitigation measures, which is really delivered. One approach is to ‘demand independent bodies like the new Bucks to see that happens. Parishes should important, and where the County’s legal manage’ – prevent people from needing Learning Trust, Buckinghamshire Care, consider taking this work on themselves. and planning expertise can really make services in future. Three programmes and Transport for Bucks, a new Museum a difference. led by the council but in partnership with Trust is being formed, a Country Park Trust. Local area Forum (LaF) others are proving very successful in this. Not forgetting the majority of secondary We have yet to see how our LAF will council tax Families First – working with 600 families schools are already Academies. manage without Jackie Wesley to ensure All Councils have been permitted to identified as high service users, Prevention This new, indirect, method of service things happen. She will be sorely missed raise council tax by up to 1.99%, without Matters – helping keep older people delivery, even if clear governance and I thank her for the fantastic work

84 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine May 2014: Issue 89 May 2014: Issue 89 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 85 she has done for the three divisions of members under the leadership of Emma Wing, Great Brickhill and Ivinghoe. Paul Huxley. I enjoy the time I can spend Hodson has been assigned to our area supporting them, and particularly want to and we will be working with him at the mention how much I enjoyed the recent workshop now scheduled for April 26 successful Library Lunch in Cheddington in . We have also had a Village hall, and helping with BeaconLit change in our Local Area Technician. We Festival, running this year for a whole day will miss Paul Foot, but his replacement on June 28th at Brookmead School. Rob Anderson, is up for the challenge. aylesbury vale district community Leaders Fund council This year the fund was divided between Equally important is the work I do on the Ivinghoe Village centre, to complete the district council. This year has been the internal decorations, BBOWT at all about the impact of government

COuNCILLOR COMMuNICATION College Lake to support the publication changes to planning, and the inability of and launch of Graham Atkins book on Aylesbury Vale to draw up a robust local the creation of College Lake, and The plan. I will be covering this in the next Villager, Slapton’s newsletter which is on edition of the Beacon. line as well as on paper.

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wrote in my piece for the last Beacon also used in the Police and Crime Commissioner NOTICE magazine on planning matters. I still have election counts. The Oculus meeting chamber Iongoing issues with our planning appeal and other rooms have been hired out when not systems and am taking this up with AVdC. in use and have raised in excess of £100k. I hope to have more to report by the time The new recycling system has been rolled out of the next magazine. to much acclaim and in fact won awards. A text Whilst I held a meeting at our offices with alert system, covering this and other matters, Ivinghoe Parish Council Annual Parish Meeting 2014 the leader and his deputy I picked up a report was introduced at the same time. detailing our achievements over the last 5 years. AVdC have increased income from payroll Starting in 2009 the then leader set out his plans services by exporting to 6 outside organisations on various topics and it was good to see the including some neighbouring local authorities. results. Arla have finally started operating from their The Clerk and members of Ivinghoe Parish Council

COuNCILLOR COMMuNICATION In all this report runs to some 50 pages and site and will eventually employ clearly demonstrates the achievements of your approximately 700 people directly. Naturally there warmly invite all parish residents to attend their district Council over the last 5 years. Not only in will be many supporting industries serving this Annual Parish Meeting on attracting new business but also in transforming operation. I have already been there to work and the way in which we work in order to drive down can say that the whole operation is impressive costs and increase efficiencies. Much of this in its scale and technology. There is an in house concerns Aylesbury town itself. Whilst many of us education facility for apprentices. in this part of the Vale travel to our County town After the much heralded Enterprise and Wednesday 21 May 2014 rarely, development there is very important to us Innovation Centre in Partnership with Peter all. After the theatre opened there was an upsurge Jones of dragons den fame failed, AVdC have in retail letting and in particular the food offering. gone ahead with the development of this new 7.30pm The night time economy is now quite vibrant and education facility at the old canal basin site more development has been announced. There in Aylesbury. This promises to be a fantastic is an exhibition at present and details will be in place for students of all ages to increase their Ivinghoe Town Hall, High Street, Ivinghoe the local press. A vibrant town centre will attract educational and vocational qualifications. more businesses to settle across the Vale as a Now we have a new leader whose background whole and hopefully reduce the amount of people in business will, I feel, continue this great travelling out of the area to work. work. We are aware that the likelihood of a The Waterside theatre opened in 2010 and zero contribution to this authority from central Residents will have an opportunity to meet and chat has since generated £2.3m added value to government will happen in the next few years. the economy. It has attracted 200,000 visitors This despite the fact that Buckinghamshire as a to parish, district and county councillors as well has every year. county is a net contributor to central government. receive reports from these councillors The new Gateway council offices opened fully There is still much work to be done and I in 2012 and brought various office functions have confidence that we have a great team together for the first time. The covered open of politicians and civil servants dedicated to Refreshments will be provided space has been used for various events including delivering the very best for Aylesbury Vale. business shows and health commissioning presentations. Both this and the Oculus chamber Chris Poll district Councillor, Edlesborough Ward are now used at vote counts locally and was (for Ivinghoe Aston)

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Your local councillors: Always: Cllr Karen Groom Cllr Gloria Snowdon Chair of Ivinghoe Parish Council, Footpaths, Planning, Lawn and Planning and Liaison Cllr for: Trees, Chiltern and Beacon Villages Beacon Villages Library, Town Society, Beacon Villages Library, Great Beer Hall, National Trust and Windmill, Lawn Hire Beacon Magazine, Lawn Hire Add: 5 Ladysmith, and Allotments Ivinghoe, Lu7 9EE Great Wine Add: Willowdene Farm, Tel: 07946 884 416 Ivinghoe, Lu7 9EA Great Food Tel: 01296 668 326 Email: [email protected] Cllr Sheena Bexson Planning, Allotments, Lawn and Great Welcome Cllr Christabel Boersma Trees, Street Lights and Highways Vice Chair Ivinghoe Parish Council, (IA), Ivinghoe Aston Village Hall COuNCILLOR COMMuNICATION Planning Committee, Street Lights Add: Crabtree Farmhouse, and Highways, Schools, Local Area Ivinghoe Aston, Lu7 9dP Forum, Beacon Magazine and Tel: 01525 229 443 Parish Council Website Email: [email protected] And now: Add: The Old Vicarage, Church Road, Ivinghoe, Lu7 9EH Tel: 01296 661 532 Great Coffee Email: [email protected] Cllr Peter Miles Playgrounds, General Parish Maintenance, Town Hall Great Tea Cllr Carol Bennitt Committee Playgrounds, Footpaths (IA), Add: 56 Station Road, Local Area Forum, Ivinghoe Aston Ivinghoe, Lu7 9EB Great Cakes Village Hall Tel: 01296 668 471 Add: Beacon Farm Ivinghoe Aston Tel: 01525 222 293 Email: [email protected] Maxine Hayes Clerk to the Council Avril Davies Available the last Thursday of County and district Cllr every month in The Beacon Village Ivinghoe division Library, High Street, Ivinghoe Open from 11.00am Tuesday to Sunday Add: The Old Bakehouse between 2.30pm and 4.00pm Chequers Lane Pitstone Lu7 9AG Tel: 07960 605393 Tel: 01296 668 152 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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