A safe but merry Christmas and a hope filled New Yearto all our readers!

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p3 COMMUNITY NEWS p9 COVID-19 INFO p15 CHARITY p16 CHURCH High Streets light up for Christmas Fan Fan Pizza puts up the lights Christmas has come to Great Missenden bring some Christmas cheer.” High Street this year thanks to newcom- With the help of the Parish Council, the Kieran Byrne Christmas tree workshop at the fire station er Fan Fan Pizza. The village's signature Missendens Communty Board and Sue Christmas trees, real trees on the upper from Alphabet Soup, he was able to obtain storeys all along the street, are much loved a grant for the trees. Peterley Manor Farm by residents and visitors alike. This year provided the trees and the lights have all the hard work of trimming the trees to fit been tested free of charge by Scienta Ser- and putting them in place has been organ- vices. ised by Kieran Byrne of Fan Fan Pizza. Kieran said, “Finally I contacted the guys When Kieran heard that somebody was at Wild Kite and Great Missenden Foot- needed to take care of the trees and lights ball Club to get a gang together to do the this year or they would not be going up, installation work. It’s been an enjoyable he offered on the basis that “2020 has been collaborative process and I hope everyone bleak enough and we should do what we enjoys the lights this year. Huge thanks to can to brighten up the High Street and all involved. “Merry Christmas!”

More trees lit for Christmas in Prestwood Great Missenden High Street up trees, shrubs and walls throughout the area. For many years Prestwood Events Group (PEG) has organised the lighting of the tree at Chequers Parade and it is very grateful to Great Missenden Parish Council (GMPC) for the grants that have supplemented its year-long fundraising for these lights. This year, when fundraising has been almost impossible, the Missendens Com- munity Board has very kindly contributed Prestwood lights at Chequers Parade a grant to PEG that has enabled it to light Christmas is a great time for lovely lights the tree on the High Street at the Co-op that decorate the streets and are particu- car park in addition. Following the suc- larly welcome in this difficult year, pierc- cess of last year, Wendy Davis, has again ing the darkness of the winter with a sense decorated the large, live Christmas tree at of hope. Thanks to everyone who contrib- the dairy on Wycombe Road. With thanks utes to this - with advent windows and lit and merry Christmas to all! The Source Cartoon by Lyndon Mallet Deadline for submissions and advertisements for our next edition, Issue 67, is Friday 29 January 2021 2 SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS HP16 - The Source December 2020, January, February 2021 Contents The Pantry at 51’s guide to a sustainable Christmas Here are some tips to help reduce your carbon and Contacts footprint and your refuse this Christmas. Sustainable Christmas - page 2 Christmas tree (real or artificial) Community news- page 3 • Nothing beats the smell of a real Christmas tree. Buying local from farms that grow their own is more sustain- Arts & crafts – page 4 able. Choose a local Christmas tree farm like @peterley- Education & hobby – page 5 manorfarm for a great family outing. HS2 update– page 6 • A potted tree (with roots) can be replanted outside and will carry on absorbing carbon from the atmosphere for Environment – page 7 years to come. Look out too for tree-rental services. Sport & Leisure - page 8 • If you opt to go artificial then it's important to make your COVID-19 information – page 9 - 11 tree last as long as possible. They say at least 10 years to Business – page 12 - 13 offset the CO2 created to produce and dispose of it! Still prefer artificial? Opt for a non PVC tree or a safer plastic Pantry at 51 Christmas Eve hamper - available now Health & Wellbeing – page 14 such as polyethylene. Or go for a pre-loved tree and give • Potted plants, tree or plant seedlings. For keen cooks, Charity – page 15 it a second (or third) lease of life. potted herbs for the kitchen. Church – page 16 Christmas Cards • Shop & support local: If home-made is not your thing Events & Rotary float - page 17 • Every year, we throw away a whopping 1.5 billion cards. or you’re short on time, check out the many small, lo- If you are happy to go digital, all the better. But for some, cal businesses selling beautiful hand-crafted items. Not Puzzles - page 18 writing cards is a long-standing tradition and dear Aunt only will you find wonderful gifts but you will help an in- Source Youth – pages 19 & 20 Mabel looks forward to them. It's good too to get chil- dependent business do a little dance each time you buy dren to put pen to paper. And let's not forget that sales of charity Christmas cards raise around £50m for worth- something. Editor: Colin Veysey tel: 01494 862257 while causes every year. Wrapping Youth Editor: • Source responsibly: Look for cards that have the For- • Most standard wrapping paper contains plastic and can’t Holly Burrows: [email protected] est Stewardship (FCS) mark - it means the paper was be recycled, so opt for brown paper instead. Tie up with Reception desk: [email protected] sourced responsibly. Avoid glitter (a microplastic). Tree ribbon or string, add sprigs of greenery, dried fruit, cin- Cards plant a tree for every card sold via the Eden Refor- namon sticks. Check out other plastic free options such Directors estation Projects charity. as sari wraps. Colin Veysey (01494 862257) and • Go digital: Sites like greenvelope.com and paperlesspost. Food Anthony Sykes (01296 620830) would com let you make and personalise your own cards, with- • One third of purchased food is thrown out over Christ- out the carbon footprint. mas. That's 230,000 tonnes including 9,300 tonnes of like to thank the growing number of people who • Get creative: Hang Christmas cards across the room as a contribute in many different ways to make this sprouts! decoration. Turn last year’s cards into gift tags or paper • Plan ahead: Think about what you need, make a list and a enterprise a success. Your time and talents are chains. meal plan before you head to the shops. very valuable and much appreciated. Gifts • Shop local: Use your local greengrocers, butchers and HP16 The Source • According to research, 21 million of us will receive at farm shop. Seasonal local food has low food miles and a least one unwanted gift. Here are a few ideas for more lower carbon footprint. c/o Anthony Sykes, Mayertorne Cottage sustainable giving this year. • Home-made: Try out your ‘bake off’ skills by making , HP22 6QA • Tickets to the theatre, cinema or sporting events. (If your own mince pies etc. Make your own flavoured vodka Website: www.hp16.org.uk Covid continues these might have to be booked into the future or as an IOU.) or gin. It’s easier than you think. Try and buy wine with a Email addresses: • Art classes, dance lessons, biscuit decorating, cookery cork. Buy beer locally and fill up a takeaway growler. Buy Editorial: [email protected] classes, photography lessons, wine tasting ... the list is soft drinks in cans or glass bottles instead of plastic. Advertising:[email protected] endless. • Refill: Stock up at your local refill shop. Avoid clingfilm. Events: [email protected] • Gift cards: Try and choose experiences people rarely buy Check out @oakdalebees for some lovely wax food wraps. © HP16 CIC. It is our policy to correct any errors in print. for themselves. • No throwaway: Avoid disposable plates and cups: bor- If you find an error of fact in these pages please let us know. • Get to work (or involve the kids) in making edible row dinnerware, or hire. Freeze leftovers and plan meals We will carry any corrections or clarifications at the ear- Christmas gifts. Or stitch something useful and reusable around them. Donate food items that don’t get eaten liest opportunity. While every care has been taken to en- like a pouch for face masks? (cans, jars etc.) to your local food bank. sure that the data in this publication is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and people where I can and familiar with some of what hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or damage New trustee at Abbeyfield enjoy working and com- residents go through as they caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, municating with the elder- get older and the challeng- accident or any other cause. ly; I was actually raised by es they face trying to do, HP16 - The Source does not officially endorse any adver- tising material included within this publication. However, my grandad who I lived what we would call, simple we are proud to be associated with businesses in the HP16 with for 30 years! So I am things.” area and hope that you will support them.

To protect the rights of authors, we have to state that all rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be re- Arun Suman - new trustee produced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in Abbeyfield sheltered hous- When describing him- any form – electronic, mechanical, photocopying, record- ing or otherwise. However, if contacted, we are happy to ing in Great Missenden has self he said, “I have a beau- assist you to obtain the rights to use articles or photographs a new trustee. His name is tiful wife and 18 month in non-profit situations or arrange an appropriate payment Arun Suman. old son and live in South Great Missenden structure for commercial applications. He's worked in Heath having moved from HP16 – The Source is independent and non political. We for the last 14 years for London 3 years ago (I don’t A warm, friendly sheltered house for the elderly in thank all our contributors for their submissions, however, some of the largest digital miss the big smoke). the picturesque centre of the village. Come and take a look to see for yourself and have a views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the agencies/consultancies in “I love to travel, espe- editors. chat with Registration No. 6338762 the world helping organ- cially to the Far East (great Carol Lauder-Ross isations transform and weather and food). My wife Tel: 01494 865026 This community newspaper is printed on become more digitally fo- and I spent four months or email for a brochure 100% recycled paper. Please recycle it again. cused and now, part time, travelling in Asia after our [email protected] HP16 - The Source he runs a small web design wedding. Find out more on our website December ‘20 / January / February 2021 company which he started “I genuinely enjoy build- www.abbeyfield.com about a year ago. ing relationships, helping Email: [email protected] HP16 - The Source Issue 66 COMMUNITY NEWS 3

Proposed development at Great Missenden Station Early in November, Great Missenden resi- lage does look shabby and run down. Com- dents were surprised to receive in the post a ments received so far by Great Missenden brief summary of a proposed new develop- Village Association (GMVA) suggest that ment 'Transforming the area around your residents feel the height and bulk of the railway station'. Drawn up by developer four-storey development seem overbearing PGMI working with the owners of the site, and that the finish is not in keeping with Network Rail, the plan comprises: the AONB and countryside setting. • a newly designed area of public realm Residents have also voiced the need for roads and landscaping truly 'affordable' housing and expressed • approximately 450 square metres of reservations about traffic management, commercial space parking, and how new retail outlets might • 37 new apartments affect other shops and cafes in the High • gardens and play areas Street. • undercroft car parking for residents The Great Missenden and Prestwood The plan includes an access route to land Revitalisation Group (GMPRG) has writ- PGMI already owns between the station ten a full impact assessment of the pro- car park and the High Street. This rep- posed development. This can be viewed on Geoffrey Palmer resents a victory for local residents who the Prestwood Village Association (PVA) have long opposed access from this devel- website or type this link into your browser: Wonderful legacy of Geoffrey Palmer opment onto the High Street, favouring ac- tinyurl.com/y648w5u3 Local veteran actor, Geoffrey Palmer, best ed to weekly rep in Croydon, Leatherhead cess through the station instead. Residents were asked to submit feedback known for sitcoms Butterflies and As Time and Canterbury before joining the Wilson The developers add that, should the pro- on the proposals and this initial consulta- Goes By, died aged 93 on 5 November. In Barrett touring company in Scotland. His posals go ahead, they will ensure as little tion has closed. Readers are urged to make 1963, he married Sally Green, who survives West End debut came in George Ross and disruption as possible to the station. their views known once again when the ap- him with their son and daughter. Geof- Campbell Singer’s boardroom mystery, Dif- Development of the area around the sta- plication goes to planning. frey lived quietly in the Chilterns and ve- ference of Opinion (Garrick, 1963). tion is welcome as the entrance to the vil- hemently opposed HS2. "Stop this vanity By 1978 he had become a regular on project and leave our countryside alone," TV, his credits including The Avengers, he told then-PM David Cameron in a 2013 Colditz, The Professionals, video filmed for the Daily Politics show. and , along with perennial Born on 4 June 1927 in London, the son favourites As Time Goes By and Butterflies. of an accountant, Geoffrey attended High- Geoffrey played staunchly melancholic gate School followed by service in the Roy- and well-mannered characters attempting al Marines at the end of the Second World to shrug off the weight of the world from War, after which he drifted to the stage as their shoulders. These rather sad figures an unpaid trainee assistant stage manager of old-fashioned dignity and rueful charm at the Q Theatre, Kew Bridge. He graduat- stood out through his intuitive grasp of comic acting. The BBC sitcom, As Time Goes By, ran from 1992 to 2005 when he was appointed OBE. "I am not grumpy," he once said of his distinctively jowly features. "I just look this way." Geoffrey will be very much missed. As Patron of Abbeyfield Great Missenden, he was a close long term active supporter. The Proposed PGMI development at Great Missenden Station Abbeyfield Trustees, residents and staff, The developer's proposals can be viewed at: greatmissedenstation.co.uk past and present, remember his interest and The telephone number for enquiries is: 0800 689 5209 help with grateful thanks - condolences are sent to Sally and family. Beech hedge for the Buryfield Geoffrey with wife Sally To complete the final part 1 of the Buryfield and Memo- 0% rial Hall improvements a 1.5 metre beech hedge will be planted to replace the deteriorating wooden bol- lards surrounding the green Our service includes: space. The hedge will shield • design advice and measuring for all your Beech hedge to replace bollards on the Buryfield the view of the parked cars r interior needs including: curtains, blinds, e f f o

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ah Shore were added to the story and a publishing deal achieved. Complet- Online illustrators’ fair ed, printed and with all In a trendy East London industrial building, the marketing in place, which is home to Michael Czerwinski's Stu- including Waterstones dio Tucktite, an idea was forming to run an book readings, COVID-19 online illustrators' fair. And from her equal- struck, stalling the national ly trendy (maybe) and cool (perhaps) home roll out. in Prestwood, Holly Burrows was thinking The story is of a new the same thing... On seeing a social media home in the country for post by Michael, Holly got in touch and ... Coral, age 6. Surely she’s @Illustratorsfair was born. going to be super bored? The creative industries have suffered Then Coral meets a mis- hugely during this pandemic. The cancella- chievous animal – the Glis tion of physical fairs represents a significant Glis. It’s a heartwarming loss of income for independent artists, so Flyer by @laura_boswell_printmaker (local artist) story of an unlikely friend- the creation of an online campaign to sup- Coral and the Glis Glis cover website - coralandtheglisglis.com ship. Now, Ras is making port the illustration community seemed the Local theme to children’s book the book available through right thing to do. Holly and Michael are giv- his brilliant website or Wa- ing up their time voluntarily and have made by actor Ras Barker terstones at just £6.99. A the fair free to join in recognition of these Those who move into this board under the stairs, his difficult times and have been overwhelmed great opportunity to ‘sup- locality can be surprised gaze was met by the large by the positive responses received so far. port local’ with this beauti- by the local wildlife which beguiling eyes of, yes, the In fact, the one and only Sir Quentin Blake ful gift or stocking filler for share the area and some- Glis Glis. Those who have got in touch to give his formal approval. His this Christmas. times our homes. This was suffered the impact of these eminent statement consisted of the word Stop press: certainly the case when ac- attractive but destructive “Whoopee!” Coral and the Glis Glis is tor and author Ras Barker Rothschild imports, the The fair showcases work by illustrators now available at Samways gave up city life for the rural largest of the dormouse based locally, nationally and internationally Local illustrator @samossie in Great Missenden. As their offering really stand out on the high countryside of HP16. Inves- family, will know the down- and runs from the 1 - 14 December so you'll long as stocks last the cop- street for the new year! tigating a noise in the cup- side of finding they are need to be quick! Search ‘Illustrators Fair’ on ies will be signed and the Holly is also selling her merchandise cohabiting with this Instagram and Facebook for your unique, first 20 sales will receive a through her website shop and 10% of all mischievous creature. fresh and last-minute illustrated Christmas brilliant ‘goody bag’. sales of her 'HS2 animals' collection will be However, Ras decided coralandtheglisglis.com gifts and cards. It's also a great platform for donated to the Woodland Trust. to turn this meeting into retailers to search for new suppliers to make http://www.hollytburrows.com a positive and finding the Glis Glis to be one of the very few animals that have not been ‘Disney-fied’, the idea for a children’s book was seeded. Beautiful il- Actor and author Ras Barker lustrations by friend Sar- ‘Goody bag’ for first 20 Samways sales @danaiesgo @southislandart Sacconi String Quartet concert letters, including Dvorak’s famous American quar- tet and Shostakovich’s 8th On 5 March this year Chil- mean different things to in- string quartet. tern Arts Festival held a dividual listeners, telling a Tickets, drinks and pro- concert in St Peter & St @themarchingpencils @nothingbutheruth_ Holly Burrows - HS2Animals_setof6 story or revealing an identi- grammes can be pre-pur- Paul's church in Great Mis- ty. The Festival will include chased online. If events senden. A wonderful eve- concerts in Princes Risbor- are cancelled as a result of ning of lute music ending ough, Amersham, Hen- COVID-19, ticket holders Prestwood book group with percussionist Dame fully, there is something to suit everybody! ley-on-Thames, Marlow, will be offered a refund. Evelyn Glennie playing a The writers and novelists’ works are cen- Berkhamsted and Tring Partial refunds will be of- specially commissioned tred not only in the UK and the USA but with music from the ro- fered where possible to piece. Then lockdown came, from all round the globe. The books cho- mantics to choral to tango any unable to attend due to live music stopped and that sen are always available in paperback or on performed by internation- track-and-trace-enforced concert became a precious Kindle. For January 11 the book will be An ally acclaimed performers. isolation, so you can book memory. American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson. In Great Missenden, with confidence. Plans are now underway Before COVID-19, members used the Sacconi String Quartet Join Chiltern Arts next for Chiltern Arts Festival Spread a little Cheer this Christmas... to meet monthly, normally on Monday open windowsRemember into that ticketscom to- the Chilternspring Arts forFestival something 2021 we 2021 (26 Feb - 6 Mar) which, will make a perfect Christmas present! mornings, on either the first or second posers’ minds with works should never again take for clearly may or may not hap- Order before December 20th, tick “Includes Christmas Gift” Monday in the month. Prior to lock- written as diariesat the checkout or loveand we’ll sendgrant you aed. personalised Some of the books read by Prestwood book club pen exactly as planned, but e-voucher for your gifted tickets. Prestwood book group has been running down, meetings were held at The Polecat Go to chilternarts.com/whats-onOnline tickets: chilternarts.com/whats-on/ for tickets and more information will certainly have audience Box office phone: 01442 920303 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; Sat 10am–1pm) successfully in the local area since 2013 and to chat, catch up and discuss the book for safety and comfort as its pri- still has some of its original members. the month. Since March, monthly meet- ority. Six classical concerts COMPETITION TIME! It is a daytime book group. Each month ings have taken place over the internet via have been announced with Win a pair of tickets for an event of your choice* a book is chosen from a list of six possible Zoom and are just as enjoyable. The only at the Chiltern Arts Festival 2021 costs involved are the price of the book the Sacconi String Quartet Simply answer the following question and email your answer to us at suggestions, drawn up from members’ rec- at St Peter & St Paul's, Great [email protected] by 31st January 2021 ommendations. The books to be read cover and a coffee! If anyone who loves reading Missenden on 4 March. Which composer, whose music features a diverse range of subjects and are selected and talking about books would like to join, The theme this year is in the 2021 Festival, would have been from biographies, memoirs and non-fic- please get in touch with Val Deane either celebrating his 100th birthday in 2021? ‘musical resonance’ – ex- tion, through to classic and contemporary by *subject to availability. If concert of choice is sold out, a suitable alternative will be offered. ploring how music can One pair of standard tickets is available and the winner will be chosen at random from correct answered received before midnight on 31st January 2021. novels and prize-winning fiction. So hope- email [email protected] or phone 07976 645327. Email: [email protected] HP16 - The Source Issue 66 EDUCATION 5

Prestwood Junior School Misbourne hosts its inaugural live Maths in Motion success virtual Sixth Form Open Evening At the end of November, The Mis- bourne Sixth Form hosted its first live online Open Evening. COVID- 19 restrictions prevented the acade- my opening its doors to prospective students. However, it moved the whole event online to give students and their families a taste of life in The Misbourne Sixth Form via a live video stream and Q&A session with Panel of Misbourne sixth form students current Sixth Formers. for our panel of Sixth Formers, but Headteacher, Jo Meloni, said, “It they performed brilliantly and did a Prestwood Junior School Maths in Motion team was exciting to host our first ever fabulous job of showcasing what our live open event and we were de- Sixth Form has to offer.” lighted with the response. Making Feedback from families so far it live gave the audience a chance to has been excellent. If you have not participate and ask questions in real yet had an opportunity to view the time, just as they would if they could Open Evening, the recording is now meet in person. It was a challenge available online at https://www.themisbourne.co.uk/559/sixth-form-application-process-2021 Also available through their website are links to videos from each of their subject areas and Sixth Form Prospectus: www.themisbourne.co.uk

to Year Two) the children are busy learning some popular Christmas Christmas celebrations at songs. They will then be recording these onto their very own Christmas CD. They are having great fun doing this and it is keeping their spirits Prestwood Infant School up! If you are in need of cheering up and would like to purchase one of Prestwood Infant School wants to spread joy and festive cheer to as many the CDs, please contact the school office on 01494 862263, or pop them people as possible. Usually, at this time of year they would be busy prac- an email at [email protected]. The CDs are £10 each and come tising their school nativity. The children would be making props and cos- with a digital download in case you do not have a CD player. The school tumes and the school would be full of Christmas songs. Unfortunately, due hopes this will help spread some joy as well as earn some extra funds to the current situation, they are unable to do this. However, they have to support the wonderful children. In the meantime, all at Prestwood come up with an alternative! Across the whole school (from Preschool up Infant School say, stay safe and be merry this Christmas. Prestwood Infant School baubles for the village tree and join with their neighbours in lighting up windows. We can give our childrenLee the comfortCommon of familiar and consistent CE routines, School keeping things as Lee Common CE School near-normal for them as we can. In return, they will bring us joy!” Please contact the school ofÞce for arrangements to join us for one of our ComfortPlease and contact joy..... the school from ofÞce Head for arrangements Teacher, to join Claireus for one ofGresswell our Virtual MEET THE HEAD Evenings Keeping schools openVirtual and running MEET as close THE to HEAD launch the Evenings boat! Aside from the policies 8.00 pm on Wednesday 9th December 2020 & Wednesday 6th January 2021 8.00 pm on Wednesday 9th December 2020 & Wednesday 6th January 2021 to normal as possible is a challenge for all and paperwork, Claire describes how her Parents have until 15th January to apply for their school place for September 2021. those involvedParents have in education. until 15th JanuaryThe priority to apply of fordays their are school filled place with for Septemberhappy sights 2021. and care- Lee Common CE School still has places in Reception and Nursery. Lee Common CE School still has places in Reception and Nursery. Head Teachers is, as ever, the safety of the free sounds: Two nursery children walking children, but now in addition there is con- crab-like on their way to the office, class Claire Gresswell, Headteacher Claire Gresswell, Headteacher cern for their families, the staff and their register held fairly and squarely between Telephone: 01494 837267 Telephone: 01494 837267 loved ones. Claire Gresswell, Head Teacher them, tightly clutched by tiny fists, the re- ofÞ[email protected] ofÞ[email protected] of Lee Common CE Combined School says, sponsibility weighing heavy on their shoul- www.leecommon.bucks.sch.uk www.leecommon.bucks.sch.uk “I often find myself like Eeyore, in a bit of ders; two superheroes in Reception pro- Lee Common CE School Lee Common CE School a gloomy patch, dwelling on the things we claiming their super-powers and declaring Oxford Street, Lee Common Oxford Street, Lee Common cannot do in school at the moment as the their Greatmission Missenden, accomplished. HP16 A 9JHYear 1 boy Great Missenden, HP16 9JH ongoing restrictions and second lockdown cutting out his crocodile, sticking it onto its continue to limit our lives. It is such a shame freshly-crafted swamp habitat and proudly We are a small, happy Church of England school that we cannot share life in schoolWe with are our a small,christening happy Churchit ‘Chompy’. of England Claire says, school “I nev - hidden in the heart of The Lee, an idyllic and unique hidden in the heart of The Lee, an idyllic and unique community. We can’t have parentsChiltern and vis- parish.er tire Founded of hearing in the 1873, endless we are questions an infant and Chiltern parish. Founded in 1873, we are an infant itors in the building; go on schoolschool outings accepting the imparting children ofaged very 3 importantto 7 years. facts: Our Mrs school accepting children aged 3 to 7 years. Our or take part in competitions; we can’tschool sing is ratedGresswell Good bydid Ofsted you know and that we weremy dad judged is five school is rated Good by Ofsted and we were judged in assemblies or give public performances;Excellent atyears our last younger SIAMS than inspection. my mum? Mrs Gress- Excellent at our last SIAMS inspection. and worst of all, we can’t hug!” We offer: well watch me, I can click my fingers. Mrs We offer: Claire goes on to reflect on the• aprivilege fully inclusive Gresswell, school can and you nursery hop? And the skipping! • a fully inclusive school and nursery • a positive and nurturing environment, providing a • a positive and nurturing environment, providing a she feels working with very young childrenhappy start Is to there your anythingchild’s learning more cheerful journey than seeing happy start to your child’s learning journey who never fail to help her find joy.• a Arich three- curriculuma child foundedskip when on they traditional could just values walk?” which • a rich curriculum founded on traditional values which year-old who found it almost impossibleputs the to emotionalSo, instead well-being of dwellingof our children on what Þrst can’t puts the emotional well-being of our children Þrst separate from his parents for the •firstsmall two classes, be allowingdone, Claire us the calls privilege to mind to get what to know can be • small classes, allowing us the privilege to get to know our children and families really well our children and families really well weeks of term now skips through• thechallenge gate anddone. support Greeting for allthe children children so at that the theygate canwith • challenge and support for all children so that they can with a smile. The five-year-old, whoreach couldn’t their afull warm potential smile; welcoming them in and set- reach their full potential • Forest School in our NEW grassland area, overlooking • Forest School in our NEW grassland area, overlooking grip a pencil, now writing a sentenceÞelds and and woodland,tling them adjacent down; givingto our playgroundthem interesting Þelds and woodland, adjacent to our playground reading it back. Seven-year-oldsWe design follow- alland government important COVID-19 things to Guidancedo; engaging to keep and our school safe We follow all government COVID-19 Guidance to keep ing and building a boat out of junk mod- inspiring them to distract them from the our school safe elling materials which they had tested for worries of the wider world. And she adds, “Laughing, Learning and Growing Together” their waterproof properties. She has since “As the festive season draws near, we can “Laughing, Learning and Growing Together” been asked for a paddling pool in which help them to make Christmas cards, design Parents have until January 15th to apply for their school place for September 2021. Lee Common CE School still has places in Reception. Please encourage friends and family to get in touch and request a virtual tour and meeting with Claire. 6 HS2 UPDATE HP16 - The Source December 2020, January, February 2021

HS2 Enabling Works • Investigations with vegetation clearance continuing and lorry routes HS2 update by Cllr Mike Johnstone The archaeological investigation off Kings Lane and vegetation clearance at Jones’ Hill Wood are creating additional traffic on the rural lanes and has caused unacceptable prob- HS2 Contractors are again riding roughshod over the AONB. lems on adjoining lanes including a construction vehicle blocking Frith Hill as it attempt- HS2 update headings ed the turning. Main Works Civil Contractors (MWCC) ALIGN and EKFB JVs • Jones’ Hill Wood - discovery of Barbastelle bats The proposed line goes through part of the wood and it is partitioned. Protests with sup- • Chalk trial at the Haul Road at Great Missenden port from the Woodland Trust and Nat- • Another compound ruining the view of the AONB ural England have caused the work to • New roundabout on the A413 for the Little Missenden Vent Shaft be paused by pointing out that HS2 Ltd HS2 Enabling Works is breaking the law by failing to follow • Investigations with vegetation clearance continuing and lorry routes basic industry standards around wildlife • Jones’ Hill Wood surveys and obtaining the proper licences • Security Floodlighting to disturb bats or damage roosts at Jones’ • Works in the Buryfield area nearing completion Hill Wood. • Landscaping in the Buryfield and Link Road area • Security Floodlighting Floodlights around Jones’ Hill Wood and Main Works Civil Contractors (MWCC) ALIGN and EKFB JVs nearby construction compounds are dis- The Haul Road at Great Missenden turbing residents. • Chalk trial Since October, EKFB has been carrying out trials to stabilise chalk with cement to form Fusion has received a lot of complaints a temporary embankment. This is 100m long, 30m wide and up to 3m high to check the and is reviewing how the lighting can be stability and make sure that future construction works are carried out safely. made less obtrusive though it has expe- rienced some criminal damage and still feel it is necessary. It also disturbs the bats. Jones’ Hill Wood HS2 site

The Advance Works Notice stated that the work would take approximately 4 Floodlit woods disturbing residents weeks and that when completed the field • Works in the Buryfield area are nearing completion would be reinstated. This is not the case – One-way Traffic Management has been removed but at the time of this article, the cones the chalk trial will finish in January and along the new edges of the roads were still in place. The safety bollards and vehicle re- EKFB plans to build another compound straint kerbs have also been installed. and car park near it see below. The Road Safety Audit has been carried out and • Another compound ruining the Chalk trials near the Haul Road once the audit recommendations have been accepted view of the AONB the cones should be removed with any remedial work EKFB has just announced its intention being carried out in mid-February 2021. to build another compound including a Our recommendations on work to improve the large car park behind the one already in safety of the widened Buryfield entrance have been use next to the haul road. Preparation is highlighted in the audit and we are lobbying for them underway. Neither the community nor to be implemented. Link Road near the Buryfield the councils have been given any details • Landscaping in the Buryfield and Link Road area apart from an approximate size and loca- In December there will be some plantings to screen the view of the haul road from the tion. village. Ten semi-mature trees and new hedgerows will be planted around the skate park The community strongly opposes it. It and the extended car park in the Buryfield, followed by some hedge in-filling along the will be an eyesore on the grassland slopes Link Road and by landscape seeding. facing residents of GM village. This ad- Details of the works can be found on the HS2 Commonplace webpage: search for the ditional compound was NOT in the ‘HS2 commonplace website’ and then links to HS2 in Bucks and Oxfordshire construction plans shown at the Select Enquiries, questions or complaints about the works can be made to: Committee, NOT included in the Act of [email protected] or Freephone Helpline: 08081 434 434 (available 24/7) Additional HS2 compound proposal Parliament, has NOT been given local authority approval and is violating the Chilterns The Source Cartoon by Lyndon Mallet AONB and Green Belt. We have been promised plans by the end of January, but it could have been built by then. Local councillors and other local representatives are to take it up with HS2 Ltd, other elected representatives and the HS2 independent Construction Commissioner. • New roundabout on the A413 for the Little Missenden Vent Shaft ALIGN has submitted plans to build a new roundabout on the A413 at the Amersh- am end of Little Missenden, by Highmore Cottages and Keepers Lane to facilitate construction traffic travelling from Amer- sham needing to turn right to get to the vent shaft site. There is strong local opposition to this proposal on the grounds that it will in- Plan for A413 roundabout at Little Missenden crease local rat-runs which in turn could be a hazard to local schools. Two alternative proposals are being considered: on-demand controlled traffic lights on the A413 near the site or reposition the roundabout at the Chiltern Hospital junction with the A413. As yet there is no agreement. Email: [email protected] HP16 - The Source Issue 66 ENVIRONMENT 7

Prestwood Nature through the pandemic The pandemic has shown the need for proved a magnet for people taking exercise through the natural green areas where people can spend time re-invig- summer and has received many compliments and thanks orating both physical and mental health. This, Prestwood for the hard work PN volunteers put in. Nature (PN) has been able to supply in abundance. Sheepwash and the Orchard in Prestwood are mainly Boug’s Meadow in the centre of Great Missenden has managed by lone working, with occasional help from local residents to litter pick and a bit of muscle to deal with the hedges and brambles. The Orchard produced 24 bottles of juice which were distributed to volunteers. The Pollinator Friendly Garden at Greenlands Lane flourished with little help from PN members. They were Autumn at the Meadow able to teach small groups of children and on two autumn safety is maintained and sites can remain open. walks also visited both Garden and Orchard. The PN team would welcome more people to volunteer to What is being planned for 2021? work with them. If you are interested in nature and would PN will work within the guidelines and regulations, work- like to spend more time in the open contact the website: www.prestwoodnature.org Boug’s Meadow with information board ing in a safe way with face coverings and sanitisers so that thriving community? They grow and improve their ting. It hopes to especially Road Farm Countryways CIC do need extra energy, vol- wellbeing, through activi- help those affected by the for a group of turkeys!), Chilterns AONB Celebra- unteer time and resourc- ties involving many aspects COVID-19 pandemic, for Outdoor which stay on the farm all tions with a Chutney-mak- es and Wendy says, “To- of farming life and nature. example anyone suffering year. There has been a So- ing workshop and guided gether, we can make a real stress, anxiety or feeling inspiration Tent in the isolated. It’s a place for qui- Wendy and the team at Road cial Cookery Pilot evening walks. Local Scout groups difference!” Road Farm orchard et reflection or for families and help was given to the have followed an exciting Countryways is located on Farm have been inspired by Our newest offering is emerging from isolation COVID-safe, night orien- a traditional working fami- rainbows and colourful leaves the Tent in the Orchard, to meet safely in ‘The Tent’ teering route, safely getting ly farm and enables oppor- recently. The farm helpers a dedicated flexible space and to help people feel con- outside to relish roaming tunities for people to learn, have been happy to step out- within this countryside set- fident to step outside again. and learning. side again, in COVID-19 safe The Tent in the Orchard Getting out into the numbers, learning new skills, space can be booked by in- getting life experience and countryside and sharing dividuals or family groups even meeting new people. skills is so important to for various simple activities; The goats and donkeys have everyone of all ages: if this from walking, reading or especially enjoyed the atten- is something about which sketching, to more active tion and happy friendships you are passionate, could involvement in farming are blossoming in the rafter you help Road Farm to tasks such as feeding ani- of turkeys (the official term Scout group orienteering continue developing a mals or chopping wood. It is a safe haven in which to unwind and engage with BBOWT Standing by for Action Tent in the Orchard nature. P.S. They’re also excited to report that they'll be planting some more orchard trees, hedges and would love suggestions on what fruit (or nuts or other) people think they should grow! For more information or to learn more, either for yourself or someone that you care for. Contact 01494 862413 or [email protected] or for the Tent in the Orchard visit www.roadfarmcountryways.com/tent-in-the-orchard The Chilterns Group of The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) usually Feline food and freedom So the question remains: meet in the Memorial Hall, Great Missend- reflection by Tim Stevenson why are we content for them to be mere co-ha- en. Those meetings are on hold but there is Caterpillar - close up and personal Cats are natural hunters. risk their lives by being out still plenty to do. On Tuesday, 15 December Once the current restrictions are lifted, Keeping them indoors – of the 8 million cats in the bitants of our domestic at 7.45pm their next online talk will be held they welcome everyone who would like to thwarts their natural in- UK a quarter of a million, spaces? Why do we not via Zoom. try their hands at conservation work on stincts and is cruel. True? one in about 32 are run make pets of them, play John Tyler, photographer and naturalist, their reserves. Winter is the time to clear Well ... over every year. with them to exercise their will show his amazing close-up pictures, as scrub that encroaches on the chalk grass- The cat family evolved natural instincts, even always with a generous dose of humour, in land where orchids and gentians flower about 11 million years take them for walks – it ‘Nature in a Nutshell’. John says, “Nature in summer, and to cut the brambles back ago and hooked up with may look odd but why not is full of countless small and infinitely de- from paths. It's a sociable activity in the us thousands of years ago. even on a lead? It can be tailed things, most of which go completely fresh air so give it a go by checking with the This was of mutual bene- done. Does pandering to unnoticed by busy humans. Every flower, local wardens on bbowt.org/volunteering fit – they ate the rats that their now irrelevant evolu- fungus and creature described in this talk to see what sessions have been organised would otherwise eat our tionary history justify the would fit comfortably inside a nutshell and at , College Lake, Aston Clin- corn. Good deal. Howev- death of an estimated 27 most live within a mile or two of your front ton Ragpits, Weston Turville Reservoir and er, unlike the dog, we have million birds when there door, just waiting to be discovered”. Please Bacombe Hill. never been able to change Not what we usually think of as a are only about 84 million sign up online by going to bbowt.org/ Many thanks to all who supported the or really domesticate them. cat walk breeding pairs in the UK? events. Plant Market at College Lake on 18 Octo- The cat that walked by ber. It made a profit of £1,037 for BBOWT. himself is not just a Kipling The plan is to keep the reserve open in De- tale. cember from Wednesday till Sunday from Unlike their wild coun- 11am to 3pm with a break from Christ- terparts, who in fact, sur- mas to New Year. The cafe will continue prisingly, kill smaller num- to serve for consumption outside and it is bers than domesticated hoped that the shop too can be open from ones, cats do not need to 5 December. Please get in touch with any kill to eat. There is better queries. food on every supermarket ‘Nature in a nutshell‘ talk by John Tyler [email protected] shelf. They do not need to 8 SPORT & LEISURE HP16 - The Source December 2020, January, February 2021

Cyclists take to zooming around colder and wetter weather so everyone can stay safe. To find out more about the Cycling UK groups visit: The Cycling UK local groups that regular- www.southbuckscycling.org.uk ly meet in Prestwood and the surrounding area are currently doing very little group riding. The restrictions in the second lock- down put a stop to the limited rides which ran under the 'Rule of 6' where small groups of riders were able to ride together - socially distanced of course. The group hope to be able to resume these from early December but this will depend on government restric- tions. In November a Zoom Social Evening was well attended online and was a good chance for members to catch up on cycling and more. It even attracted a few members who had moved away stretching the group out to Winning photograph from PGS competition: Garden border - Kevin McGil Ludlow on the west and Cambridge on the east. Prestwood Gardening Society In addition to monthly Zoom meetings, local groups keep in contact by Facebook Prestwood Gardening So- hope they will pass infor- and other social media. Regular newsletters ciety has around 350 mem- mation on to those who produced by both the midweek (Wednes- bers but only about two have not. day) group and the Chiltern Hills (Sunday) thirds have email. Usually The website now has a group also keep members in touch. For now the newsletter goes out by quiz section so members cycling continues solo or duo but the slight- post but as it will be some can answer questions just ly lighter traffic has helped make things a time until a return to nor- for fun: answers will be little easier on the roads. If you see cyclists mal meetings, the Soci- posted a week later. There out riding while driving do give them a bit quiz will be added in De- ety has decided to contact is a flower quiz (see the link of extra room as you pass especially in the members by email and below) and a Christmas cember. Website: e-voice.org.uk/prestwood-gardening Breaking News For the quiz: e-voice.org.uk/prestwood-gardening/quiz/ The Society is contacting speakers and hopes to find three who can give a Zoom talk on our usual Thursday evenings in January, Febru- ary and March 2021. Noti- fication of the link for the meeting, with instructions for joining it, will be sent Great Missenden Garage out by email in advance. a local independent garage that provides a friendly, The Society hopes mem- bers are all keeping well personal service at affordable rates...... and managing to get out as much as possible. Best wishes for Christ- ✺ MOT’s ✺ SERVICING ✺ REPAIRS mas and the New Year. Winning photograph from PGS competition: Array of vegetables - Sylvia Sturges ✺ EXHAUSTS ✺ TYRES ✺ BATTERIES ✺ FAULT DIAGNOSTICS ✺ COURTESY CARS

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From 23-27 December the following Missendens Community Board helps guidelines apply: • Meeting friends and family - you may choose to form to spread some Christmas cheer a Christmas bubble with friends and family. This It may not be a normal Christmas for any of us this year are really pleased to get this funding towards our Christ- must be composed of people from no more than but members of The Missendens Community Board are mas hamper project. We know that so many people have three households. Go to tinyurl.com/y5czwlkc hoping to bring some Christmas cheer to the local com- found the last year very tough so we wanted to make sure • Visiting bars, pubs and restaurants - the rules on who munity after approving funding to a number of projects at that they get the chance to enjoy a wonderful Christmas you can meet in bars, pubs and restaurants will be their meeting on Tuesday 1 December. dinner. We've had great support from the local community the same as the local tier restrictions. At the meeting funding was agreed to the following throughout the year and we are really grateful for everyone • Visiting churches and other places of worship - you projects: who has helped us." may attend a place of worship with members of your • Restore Hope Foodlife Christmas hamper project – The projects being funded support the six priorities for Christmas bubble. providing hampers to 200 local families in need so 2020/21 that the board agreed earlier this year: • Visiting shops and Christmas markets - the rules on they can enjoy a hearty and healthy Christmas dinner • Covid and economic recovery who you can meet in shops will not change, local tier • Little Missenden Parish Council was granted fund- • Transport, highways and environment restrictions apply. ing for a Christmas tree and decorations in Holmer • Community safety • Attending events, including performances and Green • Health and wellbeing Christmas lighting ceremonies – for indoor events, • Great Missenden Chamber of Trade was granted • Youth support and provision local tier restrictions apply. However, you can attend funding for a Christmas tree and lights for Great • Communications and engagement plan outdoor events with your Christmas bubble. Missenden village centre Like all community boards, The Missendens Board has • Travelling within the UK - you may travel between • Community group Prestwood Events was granted created working groups to focus on each of the priorities. tiers and other nations of the UK if necessary to meet funding for Christmas lights They will focus on working with local communities to with other households in your Christmas bubble or Speaking after the meeting Chairman Peter Martin said: make improvements and tackle issues that matter most to return home. Once at your destination, you should "We've all been affected by the pandemic this year. It has local people. Other funding initiatives were discussed at follow the rules in that tier. Details of which tier an impacted on every aspect of our lives. We've had many re- the meeting and decisions will be made on them in the area is in and the local restrictions that apply can be quests from local groups to help bring some festive cheer to coming days and weeks. found on the government website. our local communities. We know we can't hold our usual What are the ‘Community Boards? www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-local-restrictions events but we want to make sure people can still enjoy the Community boards are the local link between Bucking- • Travelling abroad – the rules on international travel lights and Christmas spirit when they are out and about. hamshire Council and the community, enabling commu- will not change. The latest rules and travel advice can We especially wanted to support our local traders and vol- nities to have a stronger voice, influencing how services be found on the government website. unteers in these difficult times, making these local areas are delivered, identifying local priorities and working to- www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus more attractive to help them in the run up to Christmas." gether to improve local areas. If you would like to find out From 28 December, including New "It's also important that we support our families and more about how you can get involved with your local com- Year’s Eve: communities who have really struggled this year." munity board, visit our website or email: Local tier restrictions apply. This includes hospitality Graham Wakeman, Director at Restore Hope said: "We missendenscb@.gov.uk venues which are required to close by 11pm at the latest. Proud of Bucks Local Impact Award winners announced We are pleased to announce that wanted to highlight all Lindsey's the winner for the Missendens hard work facilitating the set up Community Board area is Lind- of the network of volunteers and sey Farn. her continued work co-ordinat- Lindsey set up a local Face- ing everyone. book group and recruited 150 The Board was also able to volunteers to cover each road in select two Highly Commend- the area. After finding sponsor- ed awards. One went to Holmer ship for ‘hello’ flyers from local Green Village Aid and organ- businesses, she arranged delivery isers Jane Fallon and Jo Hender- of the flyers to each household son who set the group up at the in the area. Lindsey then coor- beginning of lockdown. The key Karen Nunnington with her scrubs dinated volunteers who were, in to the success of this scheme was Nunnington. With enormous turn, able to support their com- the speed of its initiation and its enterprise and initiative Kar- munity by collecting shopping simplicity. A simple WhatsApp en established a network of lo- and prescriptions, walking dogs, group was used: volunteers were cal residents in Holmer Green, chatting with residents who were linked to those needing support who cut out and sewed togeth- isolated and worried, especially and a resilient and fast response er scrubs for local hospitals. those who were shielding. system was established. With She raised money herself to buy Lindsey was also able to link the easing of lockdown, many of the fabric and the enormous her team’s efforts to the Buck- these established relationships rolls were brought to her house inghamshire Council support have continued. Holmer Green from considerable distances. An network, ensuring that anyone village is a closer and more sup- amazing production line of vil- in the area who requested assis- portive community as a result of lagers worked hard to produce tance could be helped. Whilst it their hard work and motivation. 750 scrubs bags, 180 crocheted has been a community-led re- The second Highly Com- ear protectors, 123 face masks and 538 scrub suits. Lindsey Farn receives the Proud of Bucks award sponse, the board particularly mended was awarded to Karen 10 COUNCIL COVID-19 INFO HP16 - The Source December 2020, January, February 2021

If we have your mobile number, we will text Be alert: stay safe, protect Bucks you first to let you know to expect a call From Wednesday 2 December Bucking- Common Symptoms: from 01296 585 167. hamshire has been placed into: • High temperature It is a legal requirement to self-isolate if Tier 2: High alert. • Persistent new cough Local contact tracing you test positive for COVID-19 or are told This means some additional restrictions • A change to your sense of taste or smell to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace. You need to be in place. Bucks Online Directory for those that test must: Tier 2 restrictions and guidance To get help if you're staying at home be- positive for COVID-19 • stay at home NHS: the latest COVID-19 information cause of coronavirus, please search the If you have tested positive for COVID-19, • not go outdoors to exercise If you have symptoms of COVID-19 it is Bucks Online Directory. we may call you as part of the continued ef- • not visit shops, family or friends important that you get a test. Guidance on shielding and protecting peo- fort to stop the spread. • not go to other public spaces Call 119 or book a test online. ple who are clinically extremely vulnerable In partnership with the NHS Test and • not invite people to your house. Walk-through testing sites are in Aylesbury For information and support, please visit Trace service, Please remember we will never ask for: and High Wycombe and Mobile Testing our guidance on shielding and protecting Buckinghamshire’s • bank account details, passwords or people who are clinically extremely vulner- Units pop up regularly across Bucking- local contact tracing may call PIN numbers hamshire. able webpage. • a payment you from 01296 585 167. • you to call a premium rate number Please answer the call. • your personal information. Our trained call handlers will: If you are self-isolating, there are a number • ask you to self- isolate for 10 days of things the council can help you with: • ask you to let us know who you have • food supplies, recently been in close contact with • collecting medicines and prescriptions, • help you to get any support that you • support groups and wellbeing, need. • finding financial support. Your personal details will remain confiden- To request support for any of tial and we will not share your details with the above, you can call us on. your close contacts. 01296 395000 A number of different types of scams have been identified since the out- Prestwood & Missenden Volunteers break of coronavirus. Please familiarise yourself with the types of scams COVID-19 lockdown support taking place and make your family, friends and neighbours aware. DO YOU NEED HELP? Emails, texts, telephone calls and social • If you are having to self-isolate either be- media messages cause you have contracted the virus or A large number of complaints have been because you have been exposed, please made regarding false emails, texts, tele- let us know, so that we can help. You don’t phone calls and social media messages have to put yourself and others at risk. • Many roads have rallied around to sup- that offer refunds on taxes or bills, or that • Please do not be too proud to ask for port their immediate neighbours or have request bank details for payment of fines. • Keeping yourself safe help. Reliable, friendly and expert help Neighbourhood Watch schemes already Examples include fraudulent messages is available, whether from within our Trading Standards have provided some in place. But for those that don’t, or for from Government departments issuing community or from the many services those whose family and friends do not helpful tips to help prevent people from fines for breaching guidelines and re- set up within Buckinghamshire Council. live close-by, our volunteers are all local becoming victims of scams quests for bank details to cover the pay- We can signpost you to the most relevant to Prestwood and Gt Missenden and are Don’t be pressurised into making a de- ment of free school meals. help. here and willing to help. cision. If someone is trying to rush you Sale of goods and services or panic you, they are probably trying to CONTACT DETAILS: By email: [email protected] It is important to be wary of anyone offer- By phone: Lindsey: 07712 585330 or Catherine 07771 390693 scam you. ing or selling: • Only purchase goods from trusted • Virus testing kits – these are only retailers. offered by the NHS. Supporting Mental health • Be suspicious of requests for money Mental health issues related to pandemic and lockdown are affecting • Vaccines or miracle cures – Only upfront. many of us at the moment - please don’t be afraid to ask for help. accept vaccines from the govenment roll out . • Do not give your bank card or bank SHOUT is a free 24/7 text service for any- AGE UK can offer help and support to details to a stranger. Never write your one in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place elderly residents. Reach the Bucks Age UK • Shopping or medication collec- PIN number down. to go if you’re struggling to cope and you team by phone on 01296 431911 tion services that require payment need immediate help. Text: 85258 RELATE offers a range of services to help upfront. • Know who you’re dealing with – if you don’t know the person who’s offering SAMARITANS Provides confidential, you with your couple or family relation- • Home cleaning services. you help then ask to be introduced by non-judgemental emotional support for ships, whether young or old, straight or people experiencing feelings of distress or • Overpriced or counterfeit products. someone that you know and trust. gay, single or in a relationship. despair, including those that could lead to Phone 01628 625320 If you have information or are worried about coronavirus related scams please suicide. You can phone, email, write a let- or visit www.relate.org.uk contact Trading Standards. ter or, in most cases, talk to someone face SILVERLINE is a free confidential help- You can call on 01296 388788 or to face. Tel: 116 123 (24/7 and free). line providing information, friendship and email [email protected] BUCKS MIND has lots of useful COVID advice to older people, open 24 hours a You can help to protect your family, friends and neighbours by joining Friends and lockdown well-being advice and guid- day every day of the year. No question too Against Scams, which provides free online training to empower people to take a ance on their website: www.bucksmind. big or small: Phone: 0800 4 70 80 90 stand against scams. org.uk/covid-19-advice-and-guidance or visit www.silverline.org.uk Email: [email protected] HP16 - The Source Issue 66 COUNCIL COVID-19 INFO 11

If your business has been adversely impacted by the latest lockdown restrictions, and your November 2020 income is lower than your November 2019 income, you can apply Changes to our services for residents The Welfare Officer carries out benefit take up surgeries Visit NHS.UK for health advice and GOV.UK:coronavirus promoting Housing/Council Tax Benefit and other Social for a Council Grant. There are two different types of grants available depending on your challenge, both being for the latest guidance and support. Security Benefits and works closely with: Find specific local coronavirus guidance. Age UK, Citizens Advice Bureau, Pension Service, managed directly by the Council. If you or someone you know is struggling due to Bucks Welfare Benefits and Local Restriction Support Grant (LRSG) – available Covid-19 please call us on 01296 395000 8.30am to 7pm many other support agencies. for businesses required to close because of the national Monday to Friday. If you live in Chiltern area and would like assistance from restrictions. It is linked to rateable value. Contact: While we deal with the current outbreak of COVID-19, the Welfare Officer, or wish to refer someone who you [email protected] some council services may be affected. The most up-to- think might benefit from their help, you can notify the of- Phone: 01494 732077 date information on each area is below: fice by calling: 01494 732077 Additional Restriction Grant (ARG) – available for Local Emergency Support or e-mail: businesses adversely impacted by the latest lockdown If you live in Buckinghamshire you might be able to apply [email protected] restrictions with a 30% or more reduction in income in for local Emergency Support. This is intended to cover Nov 2020 compared to Nov 2019, but not eligible for the urgent short-term emergencies (i.e. no immediate food, Local Restriction Support Grant or the Self-Employment no heating or lighting). Income Support Scheme. Contact: Council Property [email protected] If you are a tenant at a Council owned property and you If you are interested in one of these grants, go to the Buck- need to speak to the Council about your tenancy please inghamshire Council website. If you have any queries, contact us at [email protected] please contact the Council directly. From 28 September 2020, those self-isolating are entitled and a Property Manager will get in touch with you. to a Test and Trace Support Payment of £500 if they: Adult Social Care • Have been told to stay at home and self-isolate by NHS As the impact of Coronavirus increases, we may need to Test and Trace, either because they have tested positive make some temporary changes to some services. This is for coronavirus or have recently been in close contact so we can protect people from infection and use our staff with someone who has tested positive and resources where they are most needed. • Are employed or self-employed Bin collection, recycling and waste • Are unable to work from home and will lose income Buckinghamshire Business First (BBF) is a business-led There are currently no changes to waste collections. as a result and business focused community that provides advice and Household Recycling Centres are an essential service and • Are currently receiving: support to businesses in Buckinghamshire. BBF is working will remain open, the reuse shops at Aston Clinton and » Universal Credit with the government to ensure you get the guidance and High Wycombe will reopen on the 2nd December. » Working Tax Credit support needed if COVID-19 has affected your business. As the impact on staffing of Coronavirus increases, there » Income-based Employment and Support Allowance Buckinghamshire Council is working in partnership with may be some temporary disruption to services. » Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance BBF, Buckinghamshire and Thames Valley Local Enter- Stay up to date with any service disruption by visiting the » Income Support prise Partnership and the Local Growth Fund to support Coronavirus Waste Services page. » Housing Benefit and/or Pension Credit businesses in many practical ways. Births, deaths, marriages and civil-partnerships The Test and Trace Support Payment is designed to sup- Find support and advice by: Coroner's service: The Coroner's Court will only be port people on low incomes who will lose income as a re- • Visiting the BBF website where the most up-to-date open for inquests listed on the forthcoming inquest list. At sult of self-isolating. It is also designed to encourage peo- advice and support is being collated all other times it will be closed to the public. ple to get tested if they have symptoms. Getting tested and • getting in touch directly on 01494 927130 If you're attending an inquest, you'll need to confirm this self-isolating are important to help stop the transmission Complete the quick survey to tell them what help your with the Coroner’s Office no later than 12 noon the day of coronavirus and avoid further economic and social re- business needs. The survey takes less than two minutes. before an inquest by calling: 01494 475 505 strictions. Offer support to businesses or essential services email: [email protected] The scheme will last until 31 January 2021. If you can offer support of any kind that you would like to The Coroner's Office remains accessible for all other -ser share with the business community, please fill out the BBF vices by email or telephone during normal office hours. Eligible individuals can make a claim up to 14 days after support offer form. In light of the seriousness of the situation, we their period of self-isolation ends. Applications cannot be Funerals: are asking that you limit the number of immediate family accepted after this date. For example, a person who is in- attending in line with the current guidelines structed by NHS Test and Trace to self-isolate until 15 Oc- For more information, see the funerals service page. tober must apply for the Test and Trace Support Payment by 29 October. Registration Service: Registration services are by Exemptions appointment only. Full details can be found on the registra- You will not be eligible for the scheme if you: tion service updates page. • Are quarantining after travelling abroad (unless you Community test positive during the 14-day quarantine period). Waste bin collection Cemeteries maintained by Buckinghamshire Council are • Continue to receive full wages while you self-isolate. Residents from the Chiltern and Wycombe areas are en- remaining open for the time being. • Can work from home during a period of self-isolation. couraged to download their new recycling and waste cal- Culture and tourism • Are no longer required to self-isolate i.e. your period endars. www.chiltern.gov.uk/collection-dates Black Park, Langley Park and Denham Country Park of self-isolation ended before the Self-Isolation Pay- The calendars last for 6-months only as collection dates parks are now open. ment Scheme launched (28 September 2020). for these residents may change in spring 2021, when new Parks and playgrounds: Outdoor game areas, playgrounds • Have not received a notification from NHS Test and collection vehicles will be introduced as part of ongoing and tennis courts are now closed. Trace telling you to self-isolate. service improvements to reduce round sizes and make col- Children's playgrounds: remain open. If you believe that you are eligible for this payment you lections more efficient. Residents will receive new infor- Health, wellbeing and sports should make an application. mation in advance of any changes. Leisure and community centres If you are unable, for whatever reason, to apply Please print your calendar at home or save a copy to a Most facilities at public leisure centres across Bucking- online please contact us: mobile phone/tablet. It is also possible to search for the hamshire will reopen on 2 December. For the Aylesbury area 01296 585858 addresses of relatives and/or neighbours if you know of Libraries Our libraries will reopen from Wednesday 2 December For the Chiltern area 01494 732077 someone who may require a helping hand. The calendars can be downloaded from Buckinghamshire Council’s web- with reduced hours and safety measures in place. Our res- For the South Buckinghamshire area 01895 837515 site, with printed paper copies also available upon request ervation service is available at all libraries from Wednes- For the Wycombe area 01494 412227 by calling Buckinghamshire Council’s friendly customer day 2 December. All current loans have been extended services team on 01494 586550. until 31 Jan 2021 and no fines will be charged. 12 BUSINESS HP16 - The Source December 2020, January, February 2021

Jewellers’ Bench High Street, Great Alphabet Soup High Street, Great Missenden Tues- Fri 10am -4.30pm Sat Missenden Mon-Sat 9.30am - 5pm Sun- Please support local 10am-4pm 01494 891791 day opening in December 11am - 3pm. jewellersbench.co.uk Shop on line, click and collect traders and businesses email: [email protected] alphabetsoup.co.uk St Andrew’s Bookshop High Street, email: [email protected] Here is a list of traders. In the run up to Christmas many Great Missenden Shop open telephone Timber Creations High Street, Great local shops will also be opening on Sundays orders 01494 862168 Missenden Mon- Fri 8am -5pm Kinton Pharmacy The Pantry at 51 email: [email protected] 01494 890145 timbercreationsltd.com High Street, Great Missenden Mon -Fri High Street, Prestwood 01494 258730 standrewsbookshop.co.uk Fair Lilly High Street, Great Missenden 9.30am-5pm Sat 10am - 4pm, www.facebook.com/thepantryat51/ Woody’s Dog Boutique High Street, Wed 11am-3.30pm kintonpharmacy.com Delivery or Click & Collect. For a product Great Missenden Mon- Sat 10am - 4pm Fri 10am - 3pm free local deliveries or Prestwood Pharmacy list, email: [email protected] Sundays in December 11am-2pm. Phone meet at the shop to collect. High Street, Prestwood 01494 862303 Baking products, Beauty & hair treat- order and collect from the doorstep, Free 01494 864101 07973 635911 http:// www.enimed.co.uk/ Delivery to those who ments, Bread & pastries, household items local delivery. Private 20min shopping fairlilly.co.uk email: [email protected] are vulnerable or self- isolating & cleaning products, Nuts, oils & vinegars, appointments - call to arrange a slot: Great Missenden Garage Rignall Road Medicines and prescriptions Pantry items, Pet products, Bottles & con- 01494 866566 8am-5.30pm Mon-Fri 01494 863479 Samways and Post Office tainers www.woodyandfriends.co.uk/ greatmissendengarage.co.uk Open Mon - Sat 6am - 4pm Limes Café Hildreth’s Garden Centre email: [email protected] Sunday 6am - 12 noon 01494 862720 (option 4) limestearoom.co.uk Costcutter & Post Office facebook.com/Thelimestearoom/ Local takeaway, cafes and restaurants Collection, click and collect: Meat, veg, High Street, Prestwood 01494 862219 Matilda’s Bistro High Street, Great bread, dry goods, meat boxes. Takeaway (slightly further afield) Collection only Convenience store Missenden. Mon to Fri 8 - 18:30 Sat 8:30 also available for items on usual menu Holmer Green - Kebabs Londis & Post Office - 18:30 Sunday 8:30 - 17:30 Burgers / Kebabs, Turners Place, Holmer Cryer’s Hill 01494 712245 Malt The Brewery Takeaway: 07887359394 or 01494 890411 Green, Delivery or collection Collection only Convenience store Wren Davis site, Wycombe Road Prestwood www.matildascafebistro.com/ 01494 717755 01494 865063 www.maltthebrewery.co.uk The Stamp High Street, Great Missenden. Kingshill Cars taxis are 24/7/365 www.holmergreenkebab.co.uk Free delivery within 10 mile radius. Mon-Thurs 8am-4.30pm 01494 868699 kingshillcourier.co.uk New click and collect lockers: Beer, wine, Fri, Sat 9am-8pm . Lewis Twydle - Private Chef Kingshill Courier and Pantry on Platform 1 Prosecco, gin, tonic and more. Order and Sri Lankan takeaway Fri &- Sat 6 - 8pm Amersham 07767 853 841 Shopping delivery for a small charge, in- pay online at the Malt The Brewery website Call or text 07599125232 thestamp.co.uk www.lewistwydle.co.uk cluding Darvells bread, milk and eggs ev- [email protected] Delivery 15mile ery day except Christmas Day.Odette has a Cross Keys Sukhothai Thai restaurant and radius. Cash on delivery or BACS trans- High Street, Great Missenden. stock of Panettoni and Italian biscuits. High Street, Great Missenden takeaway fer day before delivery. Choice of menus Tues - Sunday 6 -10pm 01494 868911 Mon-Sat 11am-11pm Sunday 11am-8pm changing every fortnight. eg. Menu: Chilli Great Missenden Co-op www.thecross-keys.com 01494 865373 sukhothaibucks.co.uk High Street, Great Missenden Mon- Sat con carne and beef bourguignons together Wild Kite Tues, Thurs, Fri 2-7pm, New Akash Indian restaurant and 7am-10pm Sunday 10am - 4pm with starters & puddings Sat 1-6pm Click and collect, takeaway High Street, Great Missenden. Jai-Ho Indian Restaurant & Take- The Co-op - Groceries local delivery wildkite.co.uk Mon- Sunday 5.30-11.0pm 01494 866953 High Street, Prestwood 01494 862469 www.newakash.com away Burgers / Kebabs George Ale House High Street, Great www.coop.co.uk/ Collection only email: [email protected] Hazlemere Cross Roads 01494 717351 Missenden Mon-Thurs 3-9pm Fri Free delivery in Holmer Green & surroun- All products Fan Fan Pizzeria High Street, Great 3-10pm Sat 12noon-10pm ding area. www.jai-ho.co.uk/newsite The Co-Op - Groceries Sunday 12noon-9pm 01494 865185 Missenden. Open 7 days a week dine-in and takeaway. Mon- Fri 3-9pm The Roaming Pizza Company - Pizza Cosy Corner, Hazlemere 0800 435 902 www.facebook.com/georgealehousegreatmissenden www.coop.co.uk/ Delivery by arrangement Sat 12noon-9pm Sunday 2-8pm Call 07867 530149 or Hildreth’s Garden Centre 01494 957510 fanfanpizza.com with the Co-op also in association with lo- facebook.com/theroamingpizzacompany/ Garden Centre, Wycombe Road. Prestwood Email: [email protected] cal groups like Village Aid. All products [email protected] Delivery. 01494 862720 www.hildreths.co.uk Prestwood is Friday night - check Facebook Sainsbury’s - Groceries Roald Dahl Museum Cafe Collection only Garden and pet supplies 10am-3.30pm Wed - Sunday page for available days for area Wycombe Road, Prestwood 01494 868164 Selina James High Street, Great Pre-orders to 01494 865113 or Churchill’s Fish & Chips Cosy Corner, www.sainsburys.co.uk Collection only [email protected] All products Missenden Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5.00pm Hazlemere Online only selinajames.co.uk Cafe Kissa High Street, Great Missenden. candc.churchillsfishandchips.co.uk Sainsbury’s - Groceries 0800 328 1700 email: [email protected] takeaway 8am - 2.30pm, sometimes later. Not open to walk in customers. Order for registered vulnerable people Delivery Mon- Fri. Coffee and sandwiches, using our click and collect service. by Sainsbury’s van Mon-Fri 9-5pm Cromar Carpets Japanese noodles on Thurs, order in Mon to Fri 9am-1pm and 2-5pm PeriPeri Fried Chicken Market Square, N&P Fruits - Fruit & Veg advance as limited amounts. Sat 9.30am-1pm and 2-5pm 07591 875216. Chesham 01494 786784 www. Wren Davis Prestwood 01494 702802 periperioriginalhp5.co.uk Collection and Out of hours by prior arrangement. Prestwood Plaice - Fish & Chips Facebook - N&P Fruits, Taking orders for 01494 862125 07860 183609 Delivery available collection & delivery. Mixed boxes of fresh www.cromarcarpets.co.uk lunchtime 12-1.30, evening 4.45-8pm Chequers Parade, Prestwood Aylesbury Road, fruit and veg, bags of potatoes, glass bottled email: [email protected] Coco Tamarind Indian 01494 862089 Collection only. Princes Risborough 01844 343111 milk and eggs if available for grab and go Papillon Boutique High Street, Great Pathila - Indian Chequers Parade, https://cocotamarindhp27.co.uk/ Collec- outside the shop. Payment by card, bank Missenden, Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm Prestwood 01494 868484 tion & Delivery available transfer, PayPal and cash. 01494 866644 www.pathila.co.uk Collection only. Open Raj Hazlemere Indian Penn Road, Bob’s Fruit and Veg www.facebook.com/papillonboutiqueinmissinden Thursday to Sunday 5-9pn. Currently 10% Hazlemere 01494 715666 www. at top of Cross Keys car park email: [email protected] off with code 'LOCKDOWN10' raj-hazlemere.com rajhazlemere@yamail. Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm Big Sky High Street, Great Missend- co.uk Free delivery within 4 miles of Raj Facebook @Bobsfruitandveg1 Gourmet Food Direct - Thai en Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5pm Sunday in Toby Sharman 07384415702 Hazelmere. Or 10% off collection Peterley Manor Farm Shop December 11am - 4pm. www.gourmetfooddirect.co.uk Redhuni Indian Church St, Peterley Lane, Prestwood 01494 863566 bigskygtmissenden.com 01494 866208 [email protected] Princes Risborough 01844 273741 www.peterleymanorfarm.co.uk Indigo Lily Shop High Street, Great Home delivery. Order by phone or email www.radhunihp27.co.uk Delivery and Click & Collect: Fruit & Veg boxes, meat, Missenden open weekdays 10am-5pm before 5pm for Sat night delivery Collection available. eggs and other products in the store. Click Sunday 11am-4pm, late night shopping to Wild Strawberry Café Peterley Lane, and collect extended to Christmas. Sushivan Sushi 7pm Thursdays until Christmas. Phone Prestwood, 01494 863566 Click & Collect Aston Clinton www.sushivan. Wren Davis - Milk 07719799884. peterleymanorfarm.co.uk co.uk Delivery and Collection available. Wycombe Road. Prestwood 01494 862224 www.indigolilycreatives.co.uk Lunch & afternoon tea, hampers, alcoholic Order by 10pm for collection. & non-alcoholic drinks and cakes www.wrendavisdelivery.co.uk (Continued above right) Delivery available on Wednesdays Delivery Milk Email: [email protected] HP16 - The Source Issue 66 BUSINESS 13

This difficult year has had a great impact on gen- TSB branch to close erating the income needed digital banking and a reduction in the to look after the Museum number of customers using its branches. and Roald Dahl’s archive, The decision was based on detailed local an important piece of lo- analysis (carried out March 2019 to Febru- cal and national heritage. ary 2020) which found that the bank had The Museum is reliant only 2 regular weekly customers; that 87% on visitor income to raise of personal and 82% of business customers 70% of the funds needed visited another branch or used mobile, web to operate. The Museum and online banking; and that 75% of per- was grateful to be awarded sonal and 67% of business customers have £157,000 through the Gov- used online, mobile or telephone banking. ernment’s Culture Recov- The Roald Dahl Museum on Great Missenden High Street The bank says its focus now is on help- ery Fund in October, but Great Missenden High Street TSB branch ing customers adjust to this transition, it is still drawing heavily TSB will shut more than a third of its bank particularly the most vulnerable. It has put Roald Dahl Museum seeks on reserves to ensure the branches next year and the branch at 60 programmes in place to provide extra sup- Museum will continue to High Street, Great Missenden is due to port to those customers who rely on branch support this Christmas be a feature of Great Mis- close on 17 March. banking the most. We urge people in the There’s never been a better lockdown has reduced this senden’s High Street into The Chair of Great Missenden Village community to visit the bank and take it up time to support the Roald to zero. the new year. Any purchase Association (GMVA) contacted the Gov- on this. Dahl Museum as part of However, the Museum you make through the Mu- ernment Affairs Manager of the bank but TSB told The Source, "We have been local cultural life. With two Café is now offering deli- seum helps a little more. was told that the bank would not reconsider pleased to serve customers from Great Mis- lockdowns and only limit- cious takeaway festive after- See roalddahl.com/mu- its decision which is part of its response to senden over the years and look forward ed visitor numbers possi- noon teas for you to enjoy the marked change in which customers are to welcoming them to our branch in High seum/cafe and roalddahl. ble in the few weeks when at home, and you can place com/shop for more details using services with a growing shift towards Wycombe that will remain open". open, the Museum staff your order for Christmas have been working very treats for the big day, in- • foreign currency ex- hard behind the scenes to cluding Christmas cake and change, Banking in HP16 keep going and survive gingerbread houses. The • travel money cards Online banking, mobile then you need an ATM, the this COVID winter. Private Museum shop is still oper- • MoneyGram. banking, Apple Pay, Goo- wonderful Post Offices or a guided visits were popular ating online and is packed For example: a TSB debit gle Pay and the like are shop that offers cashback. in September and October, with great gift ideas for all card can be used to with- no longer ‘possibly in the Services that are available but these limited capacity the family, including a new draw cash from TSB ac- future’ but are how most at the Post Offices include: to just 15% of usual visitor Museum limited-edition of counts at the Post Office, people manage their mon- • Cash withdrawal, numbers, and now a new Fantastic Mr Fox. ey today. Banking online or • cash or cheques deposits, although to pay into the Museum Cafe gingerbread house using the bank’s mobile app Post Office card account account requires a TSB are great to check a balance withdrawals, paying in slip which can be and make payments, but • bill payment and card obtained from TSB before Gifts to celebrate the Chilterns spired by what they see and brands such as The Great for anything involving cash top ups, it closes. enjoy every day near their British Bake Off and heri- homes in the Chilterns. tage organisations includ- Current banking facilities (not including shop till cashback) During their lockdown ing Historic Environment Great Missenden walks together, the friends Scotland and Hampshire Post Office at Samways, 35 Station Approach - all Post Office facilities explored how best to com- Cultural Trust bring a Coop, 16 Station Approach - ATM to check balance and withdraw cash bine their complementary unique synergy. Chiltern Gifts calendar skills to design and develop Designed to appeal to Prestwood Celebrate the seasons a new gift range reflect- both local residents and Prestwood Post Office at Costcutter, Wycombe Road - all Post Office facilities across the Chiltern Hills ing what they love about visitors to the region, the Coop, 105 High Street - ATM and £50 Cashback at the till with a new range of beau- their naturally outstanding two distinct ranges include Sainsburys Local, Wycombe Road - ATM to check balance and withdraw cash tifully designed gifts. This home. Mary’s work pro- Kites and Clouds and A new gift range brings to- moting and writing about Year in the Chilterns. gether two talented local travel and tourism to the This new range is avail- creatives, Zoe Mingos, a Chilterns, and Zoe’s design able from stockists across Quick thinking at The Lee designer, and Mary Tebje, career creating award-win- the region and on the web- Plans were all set for The Shop at The Lee's a photographer, both in- ning product ranges for site ChilternsGifts.co.uk Christmas Food and Gift Market to be held for three days from Thursday, 5th to 7th November. At the last minute, the event was brought forward by one day - just hours before the second coronavirus lock- down came into force. It was a great success. With careful dis- tancing, face masks, attendee forms, and a huge amount of hand sanitiser, the market took place in the parish hall on a beautiful sunny day. The local community came out and supported the event with their usual enthusiasm. Christmas foods, decorations and gifts were purchased with the joy of being out and about for the last time until December. Hopefully the organisers will be able to stage another event then, but they are waiting to see what happens.

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New social prescribers at local GP surgeries So, who are the Social Prescribers? Here is the new team: (also called Community Link Workers) Ros Mayhew Since July 2019 five local surgeries have linked up to form the Mid Chiltern Primary Care I was previously a social prescriber at Chalfonts PCN. Network (PCNs). One of the benefits is that there are now a number of social prescribers My background is working with carers and families of working out of the five surgeries. The Practice Prospect House in Great Missenden, John people living with dementia, supporting them to access Hampden Surgery in Prestwood, and Hughenden Valley and Chequers Drive Surgeries, services and increase their knowledge of the condition Amersham Health Centre, Rectory Meadow in Amersham, with which they are living. I look forward to working across all the surgeries in the Mid Chiltern PCN. What are Social Prescribers (Community Link Workers)? • even support you to create They are health professionals support along the way. something new if the kind June Moxon who try to help patients imp- Your Community Link of service or support you Hi, I am totally new to Social Prescribing but am re- rove their health and well- Worker might: are looking for isn’t out ally looking forward to being able to provide Support being without the need for • introduce you to a com- there already. and Guidance for referrals from the Mid Chiltern PCN. medical intervention. munity group, a new acti- • suggest joining a lunch My background is in education whereby I worked as a They will spend time with vity or a local group. club, walking group, lo- teacher and a member of Senior Management Team in you at a one to one appoint- • help you find debt advice cal gardening society or Slough for 30+ years and I have since been a carer for ment where they will listen to or counselling services. sports club. a dementia patient and worked as a volunteer with the what matters to you and work • just help you find informa- • signpost you to a charitab- elderly and vulnerable. with you to identify possible tion and guidance for local le service or advice centre. Gagan Taylor, solutions. They can put you resources. Hi, I'm excited to be joining the Social Prescribing Team in touch with the people and • accompany you to a new They work with patients who in the Mid Chiltern PCN. My background is working activities that might help you group or service until you are referred to them by one in the charity and voluntary sector empowering people feel better and will give you feel confident to go alone. of the GPs. to gain more control of their lives by supporting them The Mid Chiltern Primary Care Network are working with Buckinghamshire Mind to pro- to access voluntary and/or statutory services. All my vide the Social Prescribing service to your GP practice. If you think you would benefit from previous roles have involved providing both emotional Social Prescribing support, please speak to your doctor or anyone at your practice’s staff team and practical support to service users. I look forward to about being referred. You can find out more about social prescribers at the NHS website or settling into this new role. from the King’s Fund: www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/social-prescribing/ Sean Gallagher Hi, I’m Sean. I have a background in Social Prescribing www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/social-prescribing in the Chalfonts PCN area working with individuals to PCNs are a Government initiative and their reasons are explained in a press release you can facilitate positive change in their lives, improving their read here, just type this into your browser: tinyurl.com/y3b7ekyw it will take you to: health and wellbeing. www.buckinghamshireccg.nhs.uk/new-ways-of-working-to-free-up-doctors-as-part-of-the-nhs-long-term-plan/ Prestwood Forget-Me-Not Club The club motto is:‘The Hand of Friendship Welcomes You’ Chilterns Christmas Competition 2020 is nearly over and Visit Chilterns will be running a nity to enter an online competition what a year to forget. Alas Christmas competition from early to be in with a chance of winning a COVID-19 made a very December until Christmas Eve to prize. Participation will be on Face- unwelcome introduction all bring together some of the unique book and Twitter @VisitChilterns over the world and set the experiences that can be enjoyed this and @VisitBucks wheels in motion for a very winter. The competition is aimed at Details will be on the website different world. residents who will have the opportu- VisitChilterns.co.uk The Forget-Me-Not-Club had a wonderful 2019 and Zoom meet-ups and at reg- Kingshill and surrounding had some interesting outings volunteers: in the kitchen; ular events where these are areas and you would be and entertainment planned setting up the tables and possible. There are several very welcome too. encing have proved to be a for 2020. It managed two chairs; setting the tables; members from Prestwood, great way to keep in touch. Tuesday afternoon tea socials and the bakers who provide They aim to continue run- To find out more call their membership secretaries Terrie before COVID-19 guidelines the scrumptious cakes. All ning these sessions regular- on 01494 445816, Trevor on 01494 529067 or hit. David Hillas organised a this hard work is very much It has been an interesting ly during lockdown keep- e-mail: [email protected]. very enjoyable and success- appreciated by the mem- ing to the themes as they Visit www.chameleonsingles.org.uk for more information ful quiz, which it will aim to bers. year for Chameleon and would have been at the ‘in and the current programme or connect through Facebook. repeat when meetings are al- Not meeting is a dou- like many groups they had person’ events. There will lowed. In March, David also ble-edged sword; keeping hoped to return to more be a virtual coffee morning arranged for entertainment vulnerable members safe 'normal' events by now. in the comfort of your own by the Marlow Ukulele Band whilst not providing the Through the second lock- which, with the wonderful get-togethers which form down that has not been home and the Lunch Club afternoon tea and friend- such an important part possible meaning that the and Pub Nights will run in ly conversation, members of their welfare. However, group’s members can no the same way. They are cur- thoroughly enjoyed. they are keeping their fin- longer meet. The rule of rently working on ways to The plans for the Christ- gers crossed for a more free six had served them well enable walks and outdoor mas Lunch have sadly been flowing 2021 and TENTA- allowing for walks, drinks, events. quashed by ‘Lockdown 2’. TIVE dates for the monthly coffee mornings and meals The Chamelion Singles Last Christmas the children Tuesday afternoon tea so- out. They feel that it is likely group is still welcoming of Prestwood Infant School cials are: to be the New Year before new members. So, if you are sang to make it a wonderful 2 February, 2 March, they can consider some of single, 40-60s, looking for time. Funds for the delicious 6 April, 4 May, 1 June, their regular events and a great social life and new lunch were provided by 6 July, 3 August, even perhaps some days friends then why not give it Sweet Charity and the club 7 September, 5 October, out. a try? There are no strang- would like to thank them 2 November, 7 December The internet and in par- ers, just new friends to be and also all the hard working (Christmas Lunch). ticular Zoom video confer- made, both through the Email: [email protected] HP16 - The Source Issue 66 CHARITY 15

Supporting Missenden Walled Garden Kyle Banks of the MWG has written in to The Source about a way of sup- Make a Difference porting the charity through Amazon purchases Dear Friends and supporters, • Bookmark the page so that you go direct social care award We hope this message finds you well and to Amazon Smile in future On Tuesday 22 September, Andy Collins looking towards the much needed uplift • Your log in details are unchanged so you from BBC Three Counties Radio arrived that the festive season will hopefully bring should be able to shop as normal at Road Farm and surprised Wendy Gray to us all. • Towards the top of the screen you will be with the Make a Difference Social Care Your help through a small request from given an option to select which charity Award for her tireless energy and enthu- us would make a big difference… you would like to support. Click on this siasm providing opportunities for vul- If you are thinking about starting your and select ‘Missenden Walled Garden’ nerable people to participate in farm and Christmas shopping and use Amazon for (If you don’t do this then some other nature based activities to improve their this purpose here is an easy way to support charity will benefit!) wellbeing and learning. Missenden Walled Garden Charity at the • Amazon will then pay MWG 0.5% of Wendy and Duncan were thrilled; she same time: all purchase value to Missenden Walled said “THANK YOU for this, such an en- • When you log on to your Amazon Garden Charity couragement! I must say thank you to account (for those who have one) rather It really is that easy! everyone who supports us, this is a team than go direct to Amazon, you access Thank you. effort down to an amazingly wonderful the site via: www.smile.amazon.co.uk Kind regards, Kyle Banks husband, family and great team of volun- teers!” The presentation was filmed and can be viewed online at: tiny.cc/roadfarm which takes you to - www.facebook.com/watch/?v=640938699896983 Countrymen’s Club back on the farm The Road Farm team have been delighted to see small groups of their Country- men back at the farm for Missenden Walled Garden countryside walks, refresh- ments, happy banter and Volunteer drivers and King’s even building bird boxes Church do mobile Christmas using reclaimed Edwardian For many years Prestwood Area Commu- with a Christmas card and quiz to over 80 floorboards from kits kind- nity Transport (PACT), supported by The people in the community this December. ly supplied by Amersham King’s Church Prestwood (KCP), has had A very willing task force of deliverers from Men’s Sheds. the privilege of holding two tea parties both PACT and KCP will be sharing a little They were temporarily a year in the Prestwood Village Hall for Christmas cheer and a socially distanced locked down again, but still Countrymen building bird boxes its clients. For obvious reasons, this year chat on the doorstep. sending out newsletters, initiative aimed at retired ditions or are rarely out- it has not been possible, so instead of the In addition, PACT, which was first quizzes etc, including to men with Countryside side, helping them 'Getting usual festive Christmas tea party they will formed as a Community Association in some care homes. Coun- background or interests, back to being you'. Do get be delivering mini iced Christmas cakes 1998 in conjunction with the local health trymen UK is a national who may have health con- in touch if interested. visitors, will be helping in the delivery of medical equipment that will aid in the early Prestwood Evening WI news President for the coming year and a full detection of COVID-19 for some of those Members have not been able to meet in committee was formed. most vulnerable. The hope is to be able to person since their meeting in March just Plans are now going ahead to have Zoom restart journeys once a vaccine is in place, before the first lockdown. But they have meetings on the 2nd Tuesday evening of as it is a much needed and appreciated ser- kept in touch through online newslet- each month, with a speaker, demonstra- vice for those who have no other means of ters, quizzes etc. and 'goody bags' which tion etc and they look forward to the spring transport to medical appointments. If you were delivered during the summer with when they hope to be able to resume face- would like to find out more about joining little items such as notebooks, chocolate, to-face meetings. If any ladies would like the caring, willing team at PACT please handmade masks and Suduko/Codewords to join the meetings, please contact Jenny phone the PACT mobile 07968 641427 and books. Street on 01494 713476, or check out the website This year’s AGM was held in October email: [email protected] Christmas gifts in place of the annual party www.prestwoodca.org.uk via Zoom, when Jenny Street was elected She will happily give you all the details.

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King’s carols local with the Nativity story? Open to all, we will wel- The King’s Church Prestwood will be It can feel as if much has changed this year, come windows from Sun- marking Christmas with a carol service on but the message of Christmas remains day 29 November and will Sunday 20 Dec 10.30-11.30am and a short constant, that God showed his love for the continue throughout De- service on Christmas Day 10-10.45am. world by sending his son, Jesus. cember so it’s not too late Both services will be The details you will need to join the to get creative! on Zoom and you are services. Zoom Meeting ID: 827 4541 9530 Regular updates will be invited to join them. Passcode: Xmas posted on the Prestwood They have been en- You can go to the website: Decorate your windows for Advent Advent Windows Face- joying services and www.kingschurchprestwood.org book page where you’ll Calling all Christmas crafty you need to do is decorate also find a map showing midweek meetings on where the link will take you straight to the creators! Holy Trinity, a window in your home, where all the decorated Zoom since the March service, along with some instructions on Prestwood needs your help! give it a name and email windows are so wrap up lockdown and are so using Zoom. Can you help us spread Fran on: warm and take a wander grateful for the tech- This is the link: some much-needed cheer [email protected] through Prestwood to spot nology which has en- tinyurl.com/y4hr5eot this Christmas in Prest- to tell us where it is and your favorites. And don’t abled them to continue If you have any questions or need some wood? If so, dig out your when it will be up. You can forget to spread the word to meet together safely help with Zoom do email Philippa on: festive lights and decora- design your window in any amongst your friends and through the pandemic. [email protected] tions, come up with some way you choose – create neighbours. We would love crafty creations and join a burst of bright, Christ- to get every road in Prest- Prestwood Advent Win- mas-inspired colour, de- wood involved and bright- Holy Trinity ashes memorial wall dows! sign a cosy, wintery scene en up the village this festive Holy Trinity is pleased to report that work Holy Trinity into the future. At the pres- Taking part is easy - all or why not re-tell part of season. has now commenced on the carving of ent time, space is running out. The church the York Stone panels forming part of the maintains the churchyard at no expense Memorial Wall in the Ashes Garden in the to the community and is a major expense Online Christmas from Kingshill Baptist churchyard. Donations towards the cost financially and in time, from the small army There will be a ‘DIY Christingle On Demand’ - “Watch of this Memorial have been received from of volunteers who maintain it. Please con- when you Want” video. Available throughout the Christmas many individuals in the parish and also tinue to contribute to this important, beau- period. You will need to register via the link on the website: further afield, and a sizeable donation has tiful and permanent memorial. It means www.kingshillbaptist.co.uk . been received from the Stoke Mandeville & the people of Prestwood will be able to rest There is also a Christmas nativity scene at the Little Kingshill Others Parishes Charity. There is, however, in peace in their churchyard for the future. Baptist Church. One family at a time can visit the church as we still a shortfall of approximately £5,300. Donations can be made to Holy Trin- approach Christmas. To book a visit go to the website: This memorial is a significant investment ity Prestwood and sent to the Treasurer www.kingshillbaptist.co.uk in the village and will be a way of ensuring at Church Cottage, 134 Wycombe Road, that ashes can continue to be interred at Prestwood HP16 0HJ. Remember Light Up A Life (Prestwood)Someone The virtual Light up a Life being positioned at PrestSpecial- Festival of Interests at St Peter & St Paul service will be held live wood Village Hall (under Members of the parish have been arrang- A CANDLE CEREMONY for you to join as advertised on Sunday the lit tree) where locals ing a series of talks and other events to The Hospice of St Francis 4.30pm 13 December at 5pm, al- can post the names6th Dec of their keep people in touch during the pandem- https://www.stfrancis.org.uk/lual though that and the cere- loved ones to be remem- ic. The talks have been through Zoom and Rennie Grove Hospice Care 5pm mony on 6 December will bered. Cut-out13th Decsilver stars have been live-streamed on the Church https://www.renniegrove.org/support/other-ways-to- be put onto YouTube or are give/donateoffered-in-memory/light for names-up-a-life -2020and Facebook page. Talks have included Mike similar for people to view words. These will be col- O'Farrell, Chairman of the Board, Middlesex The tree lights at Prestwood Village Hall will make sure after the ceremony dates. lated inthat a loved book ones are of remembered. remem - Cricket, on how professional sportsmen and Letter box near the tree, please post the names of those The Prestwood Village brance toyou wouldbe presentlike to remember at. the women have coped with COVID; Keith To be collated in a book of remembrance. Hall tree lights will also 2021 Light Up A Life Prest- Ray on The Beekeeper and the Bees; local be lit then for the whole wood event. The post box Light up a Life candles historian Paula Kitching on Remembrance Christmas period. will be in place until the lage Hall will offer people 1920-2020; and BBC News Manager Rob In addition, a post box is Ne w Year. a way to remember those Liddle on the BBC during lockdown. The St Peter & St Paul Christmas tree festival last year It is hoped that in this loved ones who have died talks can still be seen on Facebook. have previously decorated trees were asked Remember difficult year the Candle and to know that they are Virtual displays included an Art Week. to submit a picture of a tree or something SomeoneCeremonies and lights on not alone. The link is: Works by local artists were displayed on the Christmassy which was featured on a Vir- Specialthe tree at Prestwood Vil- tinyurl.com/y27pg4dl Church website and members submitted tual Festival on the Church website for the works of art that have meant something to days in early December. A CANDLE CEREMONY for you to join them, particularly in these difficult times. More talks and displays are planned and The Hospice of St Francis 4.30pm For many years the Church has held a details of these, together with links to pre- 6th Dec Christmas Tree Festival when members https://www.stfrancis.org.uk/lual vious ones, can be found on the Festival and local organisations decorate a tree. pages of the Church web site at: Rennie Grove Hospice Care 5pm th www.missendenchurch.org.uk 13 Dec This is not possible this year so people who https://www.renniegrove.org/support/other-ways-to- give/donate-in-memory/light-up-a-life-2020

The tree lights at Prestwood Village Hall will make sure Lighthouse Christmas show that loved ones are remembered. Friday 18 December, Live at 5! Lighthouse Letter box near the tree, please post Greatthe names of those Missenden you would like to remember. Christmas Show will be on YouTube, Face- To be collated in a book of remembrance. book and on the allstarkidsclubapp - an hour Traditional Values

of carols, craft, Bible stories, real donkeys, 4th Generation Independent Family Business reindeer antlers, custard, talking dogs, rap 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE (Check It Out), christmas jumpers - and we go to nativity & beyond in space. These lovely ladies will be featuring, and 106 High Street, Great Missenden, HP16 0BE Lighthouse wants to thank Latimer Minster, Tel: 01494 863101 Stampwell Farm for letting it film there! This Email:[email protected] Frog, Daisy and Debbie - the donkeys is their 'are there any more carrots?' pose. Email: [email protected] HP16 - The Source Issue 66 EVENTS 17 HP16 Christmas events 2020 & New Year 2021 Great Missenden & District Rotary Club Message from Father Christmas!! Sunday 13 December Light up a Life virtual candle ceremony. 5pm I hope to be visiting your area as follows in December……. Remember someone special (see p16) go to: tinyurl.com/y27pg4dl Carol Concert with Videos, CDs and Live Music. Great Missenden Baptist Church. 3pm. Name your favourite carol to be part of the concert. Bookings only. Call: Barbara 01494 862774. (Cancellation may occur due to Covid restrictions). Friday 25 December Friday 18 December Christmas Communion with Music – Mod- Carol Service Online. Little Hampden ern Language. St Peter and St Paul Great, Church. 6pm. Contact: 01494 862352 or Missenden. 9.30am and also 11am. Covid [email protected]. Visit: www. restrictions apply. Booking your place is missendenchurch.org.uk essential. (See Sun 20 Dec) Saturday 19 December Christmas Day Family Service. Holy Trinity Community Carol Service Online. Holy Trin- Church, Prestwood. 9:30am. Livestreamed. ity Church, Prestwood, and St Mary Magda- (See Sat 19 Dec) lene, Great Hampden. 4pm. Livestreamed ht- prestwood.org.uk/liveworship and facebook. Christmas Praise. Little Kingshill Baptist com/htprestwood/live. Details: htprestwood. Church. 9.30am. Visit www.kingshillbaptist. org.uk, and greathampden.org.uk co.uk Sunday 20 Dec Christmas Day Family Service. Great Mis- Christmas Carol Service. The King’s Church, senden Baptist Church. 10am. Bookings only. Prestwood. 10.30-11.30am. Join on Zoom: (See Sun 13 Dec) Meeting ID: 827 4541 9530 Christmas Day Service. The King’s Church, Passcode: Xmas, or use the link: Prestwood. 10-10.45am. Join on Zoom. https://tinyurl.com/y4hr5eot Meeting ID: 827 4541 9530 Details: www.kingschurchprestwood.org. or Passcode: Xmas, or use the link: email: [email protected]. (See tinyurl.com/y4hr5eot (See Sun 20 Dec) page 10) Family Communion for Christmas. St Family Service with Christingle. St Mary Mary Magdalene Church, Great Hampden. Magdalene, Great Hampden. 11.15am. 11:15am. Details: greathampden.org.uk) Details: Wednesday 13 January greathampden.org.uk Merry Christmas to WEA. Renowned Stories, Myths and Legends Family Service with Puppet Show. Great Mis- through Art and Music with Colin Lomas. you all! senden Baptist Church. 3pm. Bookings only. Enrol online 6-week course. Quote course (See Sun 13 Dec) refence number: C3746113. www.wea.org.uk. Please note that current (See page 8) Carol Service. St Peter and St Paul, Great coronavirus restrictions Missenden and St Mary’s Ballinger. 6pm. mean that I will not be Covid restrictions apply. Booking your place is essential. Contact: 01494 862352 or office@ able to stop on my way missendenchurch.org.uk. Visit: www.missen- Regular Events denchurch.org.uk Sundays (from December) round - but please look out Weekly Morning Service. Great Missenden Thursday 24 December Baptist Church. 10am. Bookings only. Call for updates on the website: Christingle Service Online. Holy Trinity Barbara 01494 862774. (Cancellation may www.greatmissendenrotary.org.uk Church, Prestwood. 3pm. Make your own occur due to Covid restrictions). To make a Christingle. Book free pack: secretary@ prayer request, or to chat to someone if you htprestwood.org.uk. Collect from Church Sat feel isolated, call: Jeni 01296 622868, Nicky 19 Dec 10am-12noon or Wed 23 Dec 2-4pm. 01494 488713, Barbara 01494 862774 or email Livestreamed. (See Sat 19 Dec) [email protected] Online Crib Service. St Peter and St Paul Mondays Great, Missenden. 4.30pm. www.facebook. Prestwood book group. Monthly meeting com/greatmissendenchurch online (see page 4)

Midnight Communion. St Peter and St Paul, Wednesdays Great Missenden. 10pm. Covid restrictions Bible Study and Prayer. Weekly (term-time apply. Booking is essential. (See Sun 20 Dec) from January) 10-11:30am. Fellowship room, Midnight Mass. Holy Trinity Church, Prest- Great Missenden Baptist Church. All wel- wood. 11.30pm. If restrictions allow, free come. Details: Barbara 01494 862774. (Can- Upper Warren Farm | Hampden Road places bookable in advance via Eventbrite. cellation may occur due to Covid restrictions) Prestwood | Great Missenden | Bucks | HP16 0JL Details: htprestwood.org.uk. Livestreamed. Fridays (See Sat 19 Dec) Table Tennis. Weekly (term time). Great Mis- Midnight Communion. Little Kingshill Bap- senden Baptist Church Hall. 2.30pm All ages Selling a range of wonderful, low-yield wines, hand-selected from small producers across Europe and the New World. tist Church. 11.30pm. Register via Eventbrite welcome. Details: Ernie 01494 864008. (Can- Why not visit and explore the collection in The Stables Wine Shop? essential. Visit www.kingshillbaptist.co.uk cellation may occur due to Covid restrictions) Or have a browse on our online shop...cheers! 18 PUZZLES HP16 - The Source December 2020, January, February 2021 SOURCE CROSSWORD NO. 66 ‘Oh no it isn’t!’ by Palabras 1. Subject to a midnight curfew before 2. See 22 down. (2) a footie match.(10) 3. She is made to look silly in panto. (4) 8. Sisters or ducklings are this.(4) 4. He sings in the forest. (5) 9. They came before horses in a 5. Rub this to get 13 across. (4) pantomime.(4) 6. A lad dines out in laundry. (7) 11. Crusoe’s island with discs? (6) 7. Would you find him in a chemist or 13. He appears after rubbing 5 down. (5) panto? (4) 14. Charming singer. (6) 9. Make spells with 23 down. (5) 15. Yuppie prop? (3) 10. Non vegetarians who were crusoe’s 16. Basic limber up for 17 across. (5) enemies. (9) 17. He reaches great heights. (4) 12. Famous panto widow. (7) 18. Soporific. (6) 14. and 20 across Ageless character. (5 & 3) 20. See 14 down. 18. Uneven number of panto workers. (5) 21. 26 down became this in London. (5) 19. A halloween fruit transformed in a 23. How is he ever related to 6 down. (6) pantomime. (7) 27. How 14 across woke up a beauty 22. and 2 down Oh comes after the title. (3 & 2) in panto. (4) 23. See 9 down. (4) 28. One of a pantomime septet. (5) 24. Heigh they sing this on the way to work. (2) 29. At the end of this 17 across found 25. Favourite words are fee – fi – fo – fum. (4) riches. (9) 26. First name of someone spotted turning again. (4) Source Crossword Puzzle No. 65 From the letters in the grid find the surname of one of the pantomime characters in your answers. ______Bloomin varieties send entries to : by Palabras HP16 - THE SOURCE, 6 CHEQUERS LANE, PRESTWOOD. HP169DW Congratulations to all who Last time we asked: Where & what is this in HP16? completed the puzzle and for In response our post bag was a full as Santa’s sack! this Issue the first our of the hat was From Pauline and Arran Mr. David Hillas We know exactly where the photo is taken for the where and what photo for this edition of The Source! It's the post box at the bottom of Perks Lane and just happens to be on our garden boundary - very handy for posting a late birthday card into, we have to say. Great Missenden Bridge Club - Issue 66 bridge hand Poem by Christine Lewis ♠ The post office box in the picture, ♥ tricks, declarer needed to win all the remaining Is down at the end of Perks Lane. tricks for his contract and could not risk a finesse. It’s hidden by prunus spinosa, The third trick was won with the ace of clubs And bracken and weeds, in the main. The post workers know where to find it, in dummy. The five of clubs was led from dum- But to others, it’s so hard to spot. my and declarer proceeded to play three further I don’t know how many letters are posted rounds of trumps to force the defenders to dis- In that box, but I guess not a lot! card cards. Luckily for declarer West discarded (By Heidi Thomas) When it hits a spade. At the bottom of Perks Lane Waiting,waiting The bottom of the hidden Declarer could then win two spade tricks, Lies a hidden postbox For the smooth, cold postbox trump a spade trick that would have gone to If you head down paper Concealed so carefully from West’s queen of spades, lead back to dummy’s ace And post a letter to slip between its mouth the normal eye of diamonds and play another spade on which he Whenever it may be, And the sound of the So if you are reading this now Dealer: East, Vulnerability: Both discarded the remaining diamond card. He then In the misty Autumn deliverers coat to Please try and keep this secret How would you expect the bidding to mornings rustle against the ferns Our secret trumped dummy’s queen of diamonds. Contract Or dewy Summer days And the letter will land Of the hidden postbox go on this deal? made. Here is the bidding at our table as The hidden magic lies there with a soft thud At the bottom of Perks Lane The deal was played at twenty virtual tables. played online: The various outcomes are shown below. PERKS of the job --- Anon So where and what Post offices were shedding So starting up his trusty van is this in HP16? jobs He set off on the quest Cos lockdown hit them hard Some others may be quick he The boss said, "you drive fast- thought er, lad to gain an extra yard” But I’ll bet I’m the best! (1) Weak two showing six hearts They called him Norman The boss was very pleased and (2) Sufficient strength to overcall in He drove the slowest said “You’ve driven really hard three clubs post van in the town You can have the brand new van (3) With 17 points, North wants to The fastest in the yard” “So here’s the plan you’ll be in game have to find They called him Norman West led the ace of hearts and anoth- This box that’s tucked away He drove the fastest post van in er heart which was won by East. East This shows that East’s first bid has a major impact Then get back here the town. led a trump wanting to remove them on the final contract and outcome. North only in record time That night his wife said Norman plays in 3N if East doesn’t bid hearts. On this deal, Or else you cannot stay” from dummy and hoping to win fur- ‘where did you get that brand new we got it right for a change! They called him Norman van?” ther heart tricks after getting back in He drove the slowest “Ah well,” said Norman Please send your answers to later with the king of diamonds. Info from the secretary: 07778119094 post van in the town “it’s one of the PERKS of the job.” [email protected] Having already lost the first two www.bridgewebs.com/gtmissenden Email: [email protected] HP16 - The Source Issue 66 YOUTH SOURCE 19

We’re back with another Thanks again to @super7thson for the header image! Winter 2020 interview! We caught up with How did you Thomas Tyrrell to find out... ‘Twas the Night get your job? Before Christmas Have you clients. Then I really wanted to tackle bigger jobs This illustration is by always and the whole look of the room. When you say Naomi Elfred-Ross. It wanted to ‘interior designer’ people imagine it being only was drawn as part of work in for celebrities - I wanted to bring interior design a series remembering interior to people’s homes and make it more accessible to her mother who sadly design? the average person. passed away from COVID-19. I’ve What advice would you give to people Naomi said the always who’d like to work in your industry? drawing, “Really been artistic Just keep doing what you love and get really flowed out, like and creative good at it. I really like sketching on my iPad - I she was drawing but was never really thought I’d be any good at it but I it with me, as she studying love sketching and sketching is definitely one big was an artist sciences as I part of why I love design. I have to sketch too. It was was consid whether it’s pen and paper or on iPad. Hone a really nice ering going your skills and keep working on what you’re feeling.” into medicine. However, I kept an art subject on good at. Also immerse yourself into the world of my A-levels as I didn’t feel comfortable dropping design. Read magazines and don’t let it. My head of Sixth-form put up a wall display people shame you into where you get your with job ideas and one of them was set-designer. design sourcing from. Pinterest is a really good That threw me as I hadn’t really realised that was way to look at design and art movements for WE NEED TO KNOW even a job. From then on I definitely wanted to example. People sometimes say, ‘Oh don’t you be a set designer and curate wonderful spaces. go to London to this gallery?’ as if that’s the only place for inspiration, but there’s elements WHAT YOU THINK! What made you decide you’d like to do it of good design everywhere; whether you’re as a career? sitting in a cafe and the owner has come up with As I was growing up my family would ask my a really ingenious solution for how they do their YOUNG PEOPLE’S OPINIONS opinion when they were decorating or buying tea and coffee, or the milk stand and the sugar bits for their home. I thought it was strange as I pots or whatever. You can take elements of good REQUIRED TO HELP CREATE was way younger than them, didn’t even have design from anywhere in life. Look for design FUTURE ARTS AND CULTURE my own home or even decorate my own room! It everywhere. Great Missenden made me think perhaps I could make some It’s a very visual trade to be in, so you need money from this. Although it’s not about money an Instagram or way of cataloguing your work. OPPORTUNITIES INGreat BUCKS! Missenden - it’s never been about money for me; it’s always You do need a portfolio but not many people SEE BELOW FOR MORE! been about doing a job I love. ask you to bring that with you nowadays, usually Instagram does that for you so definitely have an What qualifications do you need? e-portfolio of some sort. I’ve got a degree in Spacial Design from Bucks I used to work in River island as a Saturday https://youngcreativebucks. New Uni and a Foundation Diploma in Art and job and working in retail and customer service is Design but you don’t necessarily need those. really good for this job because you’re wordpress.com/ Nobody’s ever asked me what degree I have but constantly dealing with people. There’s more to any kind of art and design qualification will help. interior design than just plumping cushions. It’s You need to be able to take measurements and being a good designer and creating a really Message from Father Christmas! have basic maths and English skills. You definitely good core design for any space. I am looking forward to visiting your road on have to have some creative juice or ability. Message fromThursday Father xx December Christmas! I am looking forward to visiting your road on Interior design is more based on your portfolio, What’s been the favourite thing about I am Butlooking this year forward life is a little to visiting different and your I won’t road be soon!able to Thisstop andyear, say life Thursday xx December your talent and your skill. your job so far? is a little different‘Ho ho ho and and a Happy I won’t Christmas’ be able toto you stop all. and say, I loved all of my jobs that I’ve done. I’ve really “HO HOButInstead HO this andyearI will life bea Happyison a mylittle sleigh Christmasdifferent moving and slowly I towon’t you down be all!”. able the toroad Instead stop – pleaseand Isay will be Did you have to get work experience? loved designing for small independent businesses. on mycome sleigh to yourmoving‘Ho door/window ho ho slowly and a Happyand down wave Christmas’ the as Iroad and theto - youplease reindeer all. come go past! to your Instead I will be on my sleigh moving slowly down the road – please You don’t have to have work experience but I I did a barbers for Harvey Palmer who’s opened door/windowAll the little and elves wave at Greatas I andMissenden the reindeer Rotary Club go past! come to your door/window and wave as I and the reindeer go past! definitely learnt much more when I left university. Barberbox in a shipping container in High All the littleare elves working at Great very hard Missenden to raise much-needed Rotary Club funds are working I did a few live projects at university but they’re All the little elves at Great Missenden Rotary Club Wycombe. That was really fun because I got to very hard to forraise many much-needed of your local charities funds and for organisations. many of your local not the same as when you’re on a live project start with a completely blank canvas. I also really are working very hard to raise much-needed funds This year we are supporting: and it’s just down to you. I used to work at the enjoy having a space that already exists that has charities and organisations.for many of your local This charities year andthe organisations.elves are collecting for: Swan Theatre in High Wycombe and help out curveballs and things you have to design around. This year we are supporting: with sets and props there. I did do a few set But the best thing so far has been opening the designs but it’s a shop because it’s finally my own space. I needed difficult career to a creative hub where people could come and find Prestwood events get into as you me. It needed to be a physical place because I have to be at the design physical spaces. Prestwood events top of your game I once heard that if you keep doing something to get into the big that you love eventually someone will pay you You can donate to our Rotary Club Trust Fund which will distribute all the finds shows. I also used to do it. And I thought that was a brilliant quote. raised to these organisations. Simply either scan this QR code which will take you to our Just Giving page to do upholstery It’s something I live by and I tell a lot of people You can donate to our Rotary Club Trust Fund which will distributeKeep allSafe! the finds raised to these organisations. Simply either scan this QR code which will take you jobs and colour it. You have to do what you love because you’re TEXT SANTA5 to 12345 to make a donation of £5.00 to our Just Giving page Love Father consultations to going to be doing it for a long time. All our charities will be very grateful for your support!! Christmas xxx gain experience TEXT SANTA5 to 12345 to make a donation of £5.00 working with See more: @t_tyrrelldesigns All our charities will be very grateful for your support!! 20 YOUTH SOURCE HP16 - The Source December 2020, January, February 2021

Believe in The Magic of Christmas Like Elfie and Smithie you can make all the difference this Christmas. It’s that time of the year and with Christmas Naturally talented only a few weeks away, it’s when Elfie and Smithie love This week we have planning what been creating different they will be doing at this magical time. Knowing that pieces of autumnal art with friends and family around them to help celebrate as part of our outdoor together it will make this time of the year following the classroom focus here two lockdowns especially magic. at Prestwood Junior Let’s together bring lots of happiness, smiles and School. Some of our laughter into the home, with those who we love. But installations would be don’t forget those less fortunate than us, for example: easy to re-create at The neighbour who lives next door who may be on home – especially if their own, or an older couple that do not have relatives you are struggling to to celebrate Christmas with. find fun things to do Why not create them a over lockdown! special handmade Christ- We have been mas Card, or make a small making wreaths out Recently, we have been creating personalised gift, which you of card and leaves for some autumnal art at school, as can wrap as a Christmas Remembrance Day and part of our outdoor week here at present and give to them just making pictures out of Prestwood Junior School. before Christmas Day? It is moss, sticks, leaves and We took a walk down to Maybe you could try some autum- the thought that counts, and rocks. Maybe you could Angling Spring Woods, to gather nal art creations just like we did? not the size of the gift. They go on a walk near to a some sticks and leaves. Then we will thank you, and wood you so that you created some 2D and 3D Here are a few more ideas of fun I am sure will treasure the can get some exercise? pictures with the nature that we autumnal art inspired things to kindness you have shown We would recommend collected! make at home! them at this time of the year. visiting Angling Spring Every bit of kindness goes a Woods. 1. Nature/leaf wreath long way. By Nicole 2. Finger Painted tree (using red, Elfie and Smithie wish you all and your family & friends orange and yellow paint) a special healthy and Merry Christmas, and not 3. Birds made from leaves forgetting a Happy & Safe New Year.

And much more! I hope this helped, e ry Ch is ma f om lfi and that you have found some fun M r r t s r E e things to do during lockdown! By Gracie & Smithie xxx MAY-be you can CO-OP..erate Did you know that the Co-op offers a 10% student discount when you show your student card? Plus if you download the Co-op app, you can load offers onto your card, and even (if the service is offered in your area) order your shopping on Deliveroo! More importantly than all of that is the fact that Misbourne Area Youth (MAY) has been chosen by the AllAll II wantwant forfor ChristmassssChristmassss isis youryour Co-op Local Communities Fund as one of its local charities storieeeeeesstorieeeeees oooohooooh ooohoooh yeah!yeah! for the year. So every time you spend, the charity benefits - * Maria Carey we are not, but it’s true we you just need to link your card with MAY www.mayouth.org. don’t want *that* much for Christmas * uk. To register go to coop.co.uk/membership , download the Co-op app or collect a leaflet at the Great Missenden Co-op. *(well, apart from World Peace, an end to The link to MAY’s page is the virus, reversal of climate change...) https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/49165 But, aside from that we just want your stories! Send to: MAY runs a weekly after-school drop-in Youth Café at the Misbourne School and a session in [email protected] * Prestwood Community Centre on the Common on Monday evenings during term-time. The leaders are very much looking forward to welcoming back local young people to the Youth Merry Christmas All! Here’s to 2021... * Café and new teenagers when the CV-19 pandemic eases and life returns to “near normal”. *