Parish news Stone, Dinton & Hartwell with Aston Sandford February 2016 ● 60p (£6.00pa)

“From Christ, the whole body grows and builds itself up in love, As each part does its work” Ephesians 4:16

Parish contacts

Priest in Charge Licensed Avril Clark, 7 Furlong Crescent, Bishopstone, HP17 8SG Lay Minister: 01296 747755

Church David John, 84 Oxford Road, Stone HP17 8PL Wardens: Tel: 01296 747932 Eryl Morgan, 101 Baker Street , HP18 0LQ Tel: 01296 655692 [email protected] Raymond Medhurst 10 Grenville Road HP21 8EY Tel:07793 541456 Email: [email protected] Jean Moore, 'Larkrise', 4 Templecroft Terrace, Upton. HP17 8UD. Tel: 01296 748063 Secretary to Sue Birrell, 7 Jakeman Way, Aylesbury. HP21 8FT the P.C.C: Tel: 01296 338163 Hon. Alan Weston, Dimora, Greenend, Dinton HP17 8UR Treasurer: Tel: 01296 748287 Email: [email protected] Aston Contact: Sandford Treasurer Marilynne Morgan [email protected]

Parish Council contacts:

Stone, Bishopstone & Hartwell Parish Clerk Allison Stone 01296 698573 [email protected] Dinton Ford & Upton Parish Clerk Keith Gray 01296 422800 [email protected] Parish websites:

Church www.stonedintonhartwell.com Stone www.stonevillage.org.uk Jubilee Pavilion www.jubileepavilion.co.uk Bishopstone www.bishopstone.info Dinton PC www.dinton.org Dinton News www.dinton.info

Front Cover: Odo Earl of Kent as shown in the Bayeux Tapestry (see article on Page 13)

Parish News 2 February 2016 Parish news

Editorial I saw the initials “DV” on a document recently. Someone asked what it meant. You do not see it so often now. It stands for God Willing*, or “this is what we want to do, if it is ok by God”. Next month, God willing, we will be part of the new Wychert Benefice. This is new territory for many of us in many ways. Change is often challenging and difficult but for Christians we know that God has plans for us that are good. This magazine will be changing. We will not be having vicar’s letters again, certainly in the near future, but we are inviting guests to give us their thoughts. It may change in other ways. The verse chosen for this year sums it up, From Christ, the whole body grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work” Ephesians 4:16 Each one of us has a part to play. That includes people who go to church regularly, those who don’t go often and those do not do either but would like to know a bit more. So stay tuned, keep reading, and keep praying. *Actually it is Latin for God Willing. News team Editor: David Pickup 01296 748170 [email protected] Editorial: Carole Fryer 01296 748538 [email protected] Advertising: Tom Claridge 01296 748322 [email protected] IT Producers: Mike Thompson 01296 748561 [email protected] Carol Lynch 01296 748392 [email protected]

Parish News is a community magazine for the residents of Stone, Dinton, Ford, Upton and Hartwell. We welcome news, announcements by societies and clubs, and articles on local and other issues. We do not charge for charities or personal notices such as weddings, baptisms or acknowledgments and welcome advertising by local businesses. The views expressed in articles are not necessarily the views of the editorial board or the PCC The deadline for editorial copy is 7th of the previous month and the deadline for advertising is 14th

Parish News 3 February 2016 Parish Services and Calendar

St John St Peter & Methodist Aston February the Baptist Paul Chapel Sandford Stone Dinton Stone

7 10.00am 1 Lent All Age 6.00pm 11.00am Holy Evensong Worship Communion

10 7.30pm Ash Benefice Wednesday Holy Communion

14 10.00am 11.00am Lent 1 BCP Worship Matins 4.00pm Living Stones

21 8.30am 11.00am Lent 2 BCP 11.00am Said Holy Worship Communion Communion Service with 10.00am Hymns Family Service

10.00am 28 11.00am Holy Lent 3 Worship Communion,

Church Electoral Roll – If you are not on the Church Electoral Roll but would like to be, please contact Delya James on 747671 for further details and an application form.

Parish News 4 February 2016 Life was good!! Life was moving on (Part 2)

By now it was 1943. Doll had missed taking her scholarship exam in 1940 as it wasn’t possible to do it at that stage. She left school therefore at age 14 and started work in an office in Aylesbury. Also at this time my Mum had another baby boy Kenny but had to stay in hospital for 8 weeks due to thrombosis. Because of this Doll and I went to stay with Mr and Mrs Giles who had a lovely cottage near Mrs Weedon facing New Road. They were also very good to us other than maybe the breakfast porridge! It was so thick you could have used it to play frisbee!!, shouldn’t complain though. Someone else looked after Arthur at this time. Mum soon came home and we all got back to 'Rose Cottage', and I'm sure Mrs Giles was delighted to get her house back. By this stage Dad was coming to Dinton every weekend to stay with us. Life in the village was just lovely. We explored everywhere, picking blackberries and scrumping apples. Many a time the farmer yelled at me to keep away from the fruit trees.

Later on that year I sat the scholarship exam but started at 'Queens Park School' in September along with everybody before getting the results of the exam. In October though I was told I had to move to Aylesbury Grammar which I didn’t want to do. Eight weeks after the start of the term I was taken by Mary Laslett to see my new headmaster 'Mr Furneaux' who introduced me to the new system. It was daunting on the first day being the new girl and I remember it well. Suddenly I was sitting in class doing subjects that hadn’t been taught at the other school and obviously having missed the first eight weeks I was never going to catch up. Nevertheless I did enjoy my time at AGS and at the big grown up age of 12 I developed my first crush on a boy there named John Scrivener. I got on well with all the pupils and all the teachers except one!!. The needlework teacher too much for me and I stopped going on needlework days, which is so ironic as when I left school I went into dressmaking

April 1945 and heading home

By now the war was more or less over. London was free of the constant bombing and everyone was waiting for the official news to come through. Mum and Dad decided it was time to go home. We left Dinton with very mixed emotions, glad to be going home to our own house in some respects but very sad to leave this lovely village where we had spent 5 great years. It seemed quite a novelty at home being able to put lights on with a switch and flush a toilet in a bathroom.

In 1948 when the film 'Daughter of Darkness' was made we couldn’t wait to see Dinton in it but were so disappointed as the part filmed in Dinton only lasted a few minutes but at least it brought back fond memories. Unfortunately we didn’t see 'Rose Cottage' in the film.

Parish News 5 February 2016 I got married in 1955 and as soon as we got our first car I wanted to come and visit Dinton. I'm happy to say we did this many times over the years. In 1962 we took Mum back which she really enjoyed although there was some sadness with this trip as Dad had died without getting back to visit. My husband Sam thought Dinton was a great place and enjoyed the countryside there and the Seven Stars Pub. Many years ago when we visited we called into Mr and Mrs Giles and talked about old times and also saw Mr Halliman. I didn’t see any of my friends but presume they have married and most probably moved on.

Well I am 83 now and still look back with great fondness. I haven't been to Dinton for a number of years now but have planned a visit in August this year. Unfortunately I imagine there is no-one now in Dinton who remembers the evacuees let alone me.

But there you are, that’s life.

Joan Mcfaul (nee Hutton) 2015

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Dinton Matters

Raffle

Dinton Fete Committee still needs someone to organise the Fete Raffle. Detailed instructions, possible donors and specimen letters are available for anyone who is willing to spend a little time liaising with the committee about possible prizes, approaching possible donors, getting tickets printed etc. If you think you could help, please contact Sylvia on 01296 748537 ([email protected]). The raffle is a highly successful and profitable insurance against the results of bad weather conditions, as we have discovered in the last two years! Please think about helping to keep this Parish event such a success.

Quiz

Don’t forget the Village Hall Quiz on February 20th at 7.30 for 8 pm in the Dinton Village Hall. Entrance is £5 per head and bring your own drinks and refreshments. Tables can be booked for up to 8 people. Please phone or email Sylvia on 01296 748537 ([email protected]) to book a table

Parish News 6 February 2016 Life was good!! Life was moving on (Part 2) cont

AUGUST 2015 - I have just come back from holiday and am delighted to say I visited Dinton and had the loveliest time. I showed my daughter all around the village and she thought it was just beautiful. Then of course we went to Rose cottage (now named Meadway) were I was billeted. While admiring it from the outside the owner came out, introduced himself and kindly offered us a look inside. He and his wife were so warm and welcoming and showed us around their home. We even had tea in the garden. Thank you so much to Valma and Mike – you really made my day!!

L-R Dorothy Weedon, Joan McFaul, Sharon McWhirter (daughter) Gordon Weedon

Thank you also to Carol and Barry Lynch who arranged a meeting for me and Gordon Weedon who came and met me along with his wife Dorothy at Pine Hill. I was quite overwhelmed with all the memories we shared there. It turns out his brother Frank remembered me and my sister Dorothy which was lovely to know. The welcome we received was second to none and we are still going over all the details and all the photos.

Thanks again

Joan

Coffee Cup Collection – The coffee cup collection for Vineyard was £174.00. January/February collection will be for The Children's Society.

Parish News 7 February 2016 Quiz Answers. Well done to the successful entrant who wishes to remain anonymous!

1. Miss Sweetly and Major Quality are fictional characters chosen to promote Quality Street sweets. You might have had some recently.

2. In February Public Health advised shops not to sell daffodils near the vegetable aisle as the public might be confused and eat these poisonous plants.

3. During a hunting trip in the early Twentieth Century, an American explorer and scientist, noted the beneficial effects of quick freezing; fish caught on a previous trip and left in the ice remained in perfect condition. His surname was Birdseye. Apparently he was not a real captain.

4. Leonard Nimoy said "A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP," he wrote on Feb. 22 -- the last four letters are an acronym for "Live Long and Prosper".

5. Budget is the word for small bag gave us the term for an annual statement of financial planning.

6. At the funeral of King Richard III the public threw white roses for York.

7. King George VI was the last reigning monarch to visit a battlefield when he went to the Normandy Beaches.

8. The Queen’s Speech is the name for the announcement of a government’s legislative programme.

9. The Barnett formula is a device for deciding how much money is spent on Scotland.

10. Coronation Street had a signature turn which was originally entitled "Lancashire Blues"? The television programmer was originally called "Florizel Street" and the music was written by Eric Spear for which he was paid £6.00.

11. Mondeo Man and Worcester Woman are typical voter’s that parties have to appeal to.

12. Brexit and Grexit are terms for either Britain or Greece leaving the EU.

Parish News 8 February 2016 13. Electro velvet was Britain’s entry for Eurovision and they were not successful.

14. Seagulls were allegedly responsible for anti-social behaviour and a death at the seaside this Summer?

15. The following buildings are all unfinished,

Duomo di Siena, Siena, Italy, National Monument, Edinburgh, Sagrada Família, Barcelona, Spain, Westminster Cathedral, London,

16. The apocalypse was the final piece of medieval glass restoration completed at York in September.

17. Some ponies were painted blue on Exmoor last year so they would be more visible to motorists and therefore less likely to be involved in accidents.

18. The Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet won the Nobel Peace Prize although their name suggests they are musicians.

19. 21st October was a date depicted in the Back to the Future films and is therefore significant for time travel fans.

20. An Elizabethan spy used to sign his letters with a drawing of spectacles and a number 7. This makes 007 which Ian Fleming used.

WEA West Bucks Villages Branch Bartlett’s Portway Road

Thursday February 4 2016 at 2.00 pm

WINTER WONDERLAND An illustrated talk by Dawn Cumming

Please ring 01296 748538 for further information. Pedestrians ring for the gate security number

Parish News 9 February 2016 December 12th - The ‘Seasonal Festivity’ held in Dinton Church on 12th December 2015 was a great success, enjoyed by all who came (along)

A big thank you to everyone who supported this new venture

A grand total of £1272 was raised with half going to Church General Funds and half to Dinton Fabric Fund. Vat

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And meet Dinton’s new Crib figures –another big thankyou to Bill and Gwen Lee.

Parish News 10 February 2016 February Gardening Grass which had not stopped growing up to the end of December and probably continued to grow through January (I write this a month in advance) will I expect need cutting. Rake first to remove any debris and raise the cutting height to about an inch and a half in order to just trim the grass on a dry day. Roses also may need attention earlier than usual. Pruning is generally done in March but may need to be carried out this month. Ideas have changed, where once pruning was considered a job for “experts” cutting at precise angles just above a bud, now one just trims with shears or a chainsaw at the required height. I have not tried it but will do a couple of plants this year. Of course old dead shoots will still need to be removed in the usual way. A start can be made in the vegetable garden depending of course on weather conditions. Broad beans can be sown in February which gives a chance of a good crop before the onset of black fly which last year attacked later plantings so severely. I expect problems with beans sown in November which usually start to show mid-January, but this season were five to six inches tall by the end of December. Carrots and parsnips can be sown given some protection with fleece or cloches but only if the soil is in good condition to walk on. Check over indoor plants for pests and diseases and either treat them or throw out any old ones. PS

WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

FRIDAY 4h MARCH Women’s World Day of Prayer is an international, ecumenical, prayer movement that invites women, from a different part of the world each year, to prepare a worship service through which their hopes and fears for their country may be brought before the whole world in prayer.

On Friday 4th March an estimated 3 million people in over 170 countries and islands will gather to observe the day of prayer, using an order of service written by Christian women in Cuba and translated into over 60 languages and 1000 dialects. In the British Isles alone over 6,000 services will be held. The day begins as the sun rises off the island of Samoa and continues until it sets off the coast of American Samoa, some 35 hours later. This year’s theme is ‘Receive children, receive me’ reflecting St. Mark’s Gospel, chapter 10, verses 13 – 16 : a reminder that everyone is a child of God and equally worthy of our love and respect.

Come and be part of this unique world wide experience – and enjoy traditional Cuban refreshments after the Service (tea also brewed!)

FRIDAY 4th March at 2 p.m. Methodist Chapel, Road

Parish News 11 February 2016 From the Archdeacon

As I write this I am busy finalising arrangements for my move down to Dorset. It is with mixed feelings that I leave . I have thoroughly enjoyed my eight years as Archdeacon, and many churches and congregations have become my friends during that time. Living on the edge of Stone, it has been great to know that there is an ongoing worshipping community on the doorstep to which I can connect if time allowed, and during the years I have spent in the parish, I feel like I have travelled with you through many changes, challenges and opportunities.

So this month we both move on, me to the excitement of a very different role as Bishop of Sherborne and you with the creation of the new benefice of Wychert Vale as you join with Haddenham, Cuddington, and Aston Sandford. In many ways though some things will not change – the archdeaconry office will continue as it always has, through the archdeacon vacancy and beyond – and the worshipping and pastoral life of the parish will continue through the work and worship of you the local people. That is a reflection of God, who also remains constant; a God whose faithfulness and love in Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.

Yet God is also wanting to do new things through you and me, and through the new Wychert Vale Benefice, and the next Archdeacon, which makes change exciting. Those words from Ephesians, which you have chosen for this year, remind us that there is a role for all of us in God’s Kingdom, whether here or in another place; that we are all connected and it is Christ that builds His church as we all grow (separately and together) in love.

Thank you for your fellowship during my time in the parish. May those words be true for us all and may God bless you richly in the months and years ahead.

Archdeacon Karen

“From Christ, the whole body grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work” Ephesians 4:16

Parish News 12 February 2016 Parish News 13 February 2016 Aston Sandford and a Needle Working Bishop.

The Sandfords are thought to have descended from Odo, Bishop of Bayeux. The manor was owned at the time of the Doomsday Book by someone called Sotiny, one of Earl Tosti's men, was assessed at 4½ hides and also at one point associated with a man called Mainou the Breton. before the Domesday Survey Mainou had let Aston Manor to Odo. We know quite a lot about Bishop Odo.

Odo in the Bayeux Tapestry seated, third from right. Odo, Earl of Kent, bishop of Bayeux and landowner was the half-brother of William the Conqueror. Odo's appointment as bishop of Bayeux by William was a political move to ensure the family had a firm hold on western Normandy. Odo was prominent in the planning of the Norman invasion and may have supplied one hundred ships to the invasion fleet.

According to the Bayeux tapestry Odo was present at the battle of Hastings but it is not clear whether he was fighting or praying or perhaps both! After the invasion he was created earl of Kent soon after 1066 and his job was to make sure the people in the south east knew who was in charge by building castles and grabbing land. He deputised for William when he was back in Normandy.

Odo was probably a brutal, unpopular ruler but he also built churches, patronised literature, and had a hand in creating the famous tapestry. I doubt if he actually did some of the needlework himself after a hard day’s rampaging but he organised and helped pay for it. Although Odo lived longer than his famous brother he fell out of favour and was imprisoned. After his release he recovered some of his fortunes and visited his relatives in Sicily and died in Italy in 1097. Parish News 14 February 2016

February – March 2016 Season

Tuesday 9 February SUITE FRANCAISE (15) Tuesday 23 February MARNIE (15) Tuesday 8 March SELMA (12A) Tuesday 22 March FLIGHT OF THE RED BALLOON (PG) Haddenham Youth & Community Centre Doors open 7:30pm film starts 8.00pm (start times occasionally vary, please check your tickets)

Tickets: £4.00 for members and 5.00 for non-members Annual Membership £10 Box Office Tickets on sale at Haddenham Community Library Or via www.haddenhamscreen.org.uk

Haddenham Screen Supports Haddenham Community Library

STONE THURSDAY CLUB (for the over-60s) Meets on February 11th at 2 p.m. in the Methodist Chapel Subs are £2 per meeting Get into shape for the New Year! Jean will lead us in some gentle (and fun) chair exercises Then undo all the good work with delicious sandwiches tea and cakes! Transport available: call Dee on 747671

Parish News 15 February 2016 Some Contributions from Parishioners to thank Peter and Angela

The difference they have made to our local parish has been amazing. In the five years they have lived here their contribution in so many aspects of village life has done so much. Both Peter & Angela have made a valued contribution by joining the Choir and the Thursday Club which is a thriving group of Seniors who meet and enjoy various speakers, entertainment and a delicious Afternoon Tea.

Peter and Angela have been involved in 'Open the Book ' Assemblies in our schools, planning, equipping and inspiring the small team every Monday and many Tuesdays. The children have thoroughly enjoyed Peter's performances, and an abiding memory is their gasp when his 'Goliath' made an appearance. Needless to say we will miss them both greatly.

Peter and Angela have welcomed us all into their home for many things not all church related but always with happiness and a very warm welcome. We have enjoyed home groups, meetings discussions and training and on many occasions and very often with a meal arranged and generally cooked by Angela with Peter peeling the vegetables. We have become one family with them and they will be missed but they have given us the confidence to go forward with the merger and look forward to a different future as a bigger family.

We will miss Peter & Angela at the Parish Social events, they enjoyed the fun & games, they liked to win, especially at the Beetle Drives in Bishopstone! They were very supportive at all events, we will miss them very much. We shall miss Peter too for his care & attention to parish folk in need. Thank you for the wonderful teaching you have given us. Thank you. For helping to guide me in communion and understand the Bible.

Thankyou Peter and Angela for playing such an active part in community events including running stalls at the fete and cycling for sponsorship money. A special thanks for leading a small team of us to visit the homes of parishioners in the newer end of Stone. This was a first for us and you led the way in showing how the church is relevant to our community today.

There will be an opportunity to thank them personally at the parish party on Saturday 6th February 3 pm to 6 pm at Stone School.

Parish News 16 February 2016

Peter & Angela Rich

Parish News 17 February 2016 STONE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Tuesday February 16 2016, at 7.30 Stone Village Hall

MISTLETOE – BOTANY, HISTORY, MYTH AND MAGIC Dr Michael Jones

A retired university scientist, Dr Jones will show us that there is much more to Mistletoe than its role at Christmas – it’s not just for kissing! There are 1,400 species of this parasitic plant worldwide, and the talk will range over botany, traditions, mythology, science and art – Michael’s research is impressive and his illustrations are amazing.

Ring Joan on 01296 748530 or Carole on 01296 748538 for more information

The Seven Stars, Dinton A traditional British pub with a flare of Francais Beinvenue to a beautiful 16th Century pub and restaurant tucked away in the picturesque village of Dinton. Enjoy a homemade, freshly cooked meal made with only the finest local produce in the restaurant, bar, snug or large beer garden. Free Wi-Fi and private parties also catered for. Stars Lane, Dinton, HP17 8UL Telephone: 01296 749000 E-mail: [email protected] www.sevenstarsdinton.com The Seven Stars accommodates for wheelchairs, providing both disabled parking and wheelchair access to the bar and restaurant

Parish News 18 February 2016 AYLESBURY DEANERY LENT GATHERINGS 2016 The theme for Aylesbury Deanery 2016 Lent meetings 2016 is What is the Church for? Dates 16/2/2016 -7pm -8.30 pm- Topic: What is the Church? Venue: St Mary , Church Street, Princes Risborough, Bucks HP27 9AN. Speaker: Rt. Rev Alan Wilson-Bishop of

23/2/2016-7pm-8.30pm-Topic: Why are we here - our purpose? Venue: St Nicholas Cuddington Upper Church Street, Cuddington, Aylesbury, Bucks HP18 0AP. Speaker: Chris Stoddard. Chris has spent over 20 years in pastoral ministry in the UK, most recently at Baptist Church where he took specific responsibility for mission and worship. He was one of the founders of RUN (Reaching the Unchurched Network) and served as its Director until the end of 2009. He is part of the leadership team of Eurochurch, a European-wide leadership network and is also co-author of Church on the Edge. Chris is married to Liz, they have two daughters and live in Buckinghamshire.

1/3/2016-7pm-8.30pm-Topic: What do we want the Church to be - Vision? Venue: Holy Trinity Walton Street, Aylesbury Bucks HP21 7QX. Speaker: We are still waiting for the right candidate and I will email you soon once we have found one.

8/3/2016-7pm-8.30pm-Topic: How are we going to get there? Venue: Church of the Holy Spirit Aylesbury, Camborne Avenue, Aylesbury, Bucks HP21 7UE. Speakers: Rev Canon Andrew Blythe Area Dean/ Vicar of Holy Trinity Walton Aylesbury and Rev Phil White- Aylesbury Deanery Mission Enabler/Vicar of Broughton. Andrew and Phil are gifted strategists and leaders of growing congregations and they both have a lot to share with us.

Please bring your fellow parishioners and a warm welcome awaits you in these four meetings. You will all go back to your parishes well fed and also equipped for God’s work. For more information please contact: Rev David Kaboleh-Aylesbury Deanery Training and Communication Officer/Rector of with , Oakley and Shabington, Bucks- 01844338839- Email; [email protected] and Rev Phil White- Aylesbury Deanery Mission Enabler/ Vicar of Broughton, Aylesbury-01296484555. Email; [email protected]

Parish News 19 February 2016 Stone, Bishopstone & Hartwell Fete Monday 30th May 2016 The next meeting date - Wednesday 23rd March 2016 at the Stone Jubilee Pavilion at 7 pm. There will not be a February meeting.

We have already had some new ideas for a bigger and better fete. We need volunteers to organise acivites such as sports and games as well as the traditional stalls. Please get in touch David Pickup [email protected] 01296 397794/748170

Carol Singing The Dinton Christmas Eve Carol Singing raised £242.68 for the Florence Nightingale Hospice charity. Well done to all the merry singers. Thank you to everyone who supported us on the night.

The Crown, Cuddington 17th Century thatched pub in an award winning village. Open fire, pie & pudding Wednesday, fish & chip Friday, dogs welcome in bar, fine guest ales, featured in CAMRA, Michelin Guide and Good Food Guide. Spurt Street, Cuddington, HP18 0BB

Telephone: 01844 292222

Email: [email protected] www.thecrowncuddington.co.uk Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm and 6pm -11pm

Parish News 20 February 2016 Letter from Aston Sandford Thank you so much for your warm welcome in last month’s magazine. From Aston Sandford Churchyard (and indeed from the back of some of our houses) we have clear views of Dinton and especially Stone churches, so already we feel quite connected to you. For those of you who do not know our little church of St Michael and All Angels, it has 13th Century origins: it was restored and rebuilt, apparently under the auspices of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, in 1877–8, but there are still 13th Century traces in the chancery arch and a perfect 13th century small stained glass window of a seated Christ. Why Gilbert Scott in such a small community? Because his grandfather, the Rev Thomas Scott, famous for his bible commentaries and his part in the founding of the Church Missionary Society, was Rector of Aston Sandford from 1803 till his death in 1821; he is buried near the altar. The population of Aston Sandford is small; the main part of the village is clustered near the church, and is a conservation area, but the parish boundary goes down to the A4129 and extends to the lane to the west of Penn’s Nursery. Historically it is a shrunken village, which had one of the biggest village greens in Buckinghamshire. Why and when it shrank no one really knows – there are no records – but you can see the old house platforms in the fields at certain times of year. The church itself is a traditional one, and we hold traditional monthly services. On the third Sunday of every month at 11 00am we have a said Communion service with hymns, usually lead by Canon Cavell Northam, a retired honorary canon at Oxford who was brought up in Monk’s Risborough. In addition we hold services on Easter Sunday, Remembrance Day and Christmas Eve; our Harvest Festival is now combined with the October monthly service. After all our services coffee is served – usually in one of the nearby houses or occasionally in the church itself. At Easter there is an Easter Egg hunt at the The Manor after the service, and at Harvest and Christmas there are light refreshments. Do come and join us – our February service will be at 11 00am on 15th February; parking is in Manor Courtyard beside the church.

Marilynne Morgan,

Treasurer, Aston Sandford Church

Parish News 21 February 2016

WEA West Bucks Villages Branch Day SCHOOL IN HADDENHAM

THE BRONTE FAMILY

Haddenham Methodist Church, High St, Haddenham Friday 18 March, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

A day learning about the lives of this Yorkshire family, headed by the Revd Patrick Bronte. After the death of his wife he was left to bring up six young children, three of whom became famous novelists. By looking at Jane Eyre (Charlotte), Wuthering Heights (Emily) and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Anne) we shall see how the period in which they lived, their family life, the Yorkshire landscape and their own reading strongly influenced their writings.

Fee £25 includes coffee, tea and biscuits. There will be a lunch break – time to visit one of Haddenham’s coffee shops or bring a packed lunch.

Ring Carole on 01296 748538 for more information or to reserve a place. Parish News 22 February 2016

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Parish News 23 February 2016

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February Alphabet I Spy 13th – 21st February

Family fun over the February half term with Alphabet ‘I spy’ in the gardens. Spy Pancake Day th the whole alphabet and win a seasonal Tuesday 9 February Waterperry prize! £2 per child - children Make the most of the last day before must be accompanied by an adult for Lent by enjoying one of our pancakes whom the garden fee applies. in the Teashop at Waterperry - then why not walk it off with a brisk stroll Snowdrop Weekends around the gardens? 20th & 21st and 27th & 28th February With more than 60 different snowdrop Visit the Gallery and Gift Barn for varieties carpeting the ornamental unique gifts for all the family. gardens and a spectacular snowdrop valley area, there’s no better place to *Gardens* *Teashop* *Garden Shop* enjoy these little heralds of spring in such *Gallery*Gift Barn*Museum*Courses a magical setting. Don’t miss free guided tours at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm each A place to explore, relax and shop in day of our special snowdrop weekends beautiful surroundings all year round (Garden entrance fee applies). www.waterperrygardens.co.uk Waterperry Gardens, Nr Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1JZ Tel: 01844339226

Parish News 25 February 2016 FOURTH TUESDAY FELLOWSHIP NON-DENOMINATIONAL Meeting in the Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road

The February meeting is on 23rd February at 2.30 p.m. and we look forward to hearing from our member

Sue White about her Antipodean Adventures!

Afterwards enjoy tea and chat as well as the Bring & Buy and Book Stalls

However chilly the February day outside, you’ll find warmth and friendship in the Fellowship meeting

Parish News 26 February 2016 NEWS FROM CHAPEL HILL Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road, Stone, HP17 8PH

Our Minister is Revd. Keith Edwards, Tel: 01296 423363 [email protected]

Village contact: Mrs. Sue Spinks, Clowesbourne, Upton, HP17 8UA Tel: 01296 748369 [email protected]

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During this month’s services the following will be remembered in prayer: 7th – St John’s Drive; 14th – Stonecroft; 21st – The Glebe; and 28th – The Spiert We welcome your prayer requests – anonymous if you wish – please just leave a note in the Chapel post box

* * * * * * * We were delighted to welcome members of the Parish Churches to two special Services: 27th December to greet the New Year and on 17th January to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. It’s a great joy to worship together as God’s family and our members are very appreciative of the prayerful, practical support of the Vicar, Churchwardens and Church congregations. We join with all their Parish friends in wishing Peter and Angela God’s richest blessings on their retirement: knowing them as we do, it will be a busy one. Their lively contribution in so many aspects of village life will be much missed.

Have You Read the WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE NOTICE on page 11?

Parish News 27 February 2016 Bishopstone Village Hall Trust Need to hire a hall? …think ‘hall’, think Bishopstone Hall

 Prices start from just £20 for a child’s party, for up to 80 people  Disabled access, licensed bar available, terms and conditions apply Phone 01296 747773 for more information Bishopstone Village Hall Moreton Lane, HP17 8SQ Registered Charity No. 264370

Oxford Rd, Hartwell, Aylesbury, Bucks HP17 8QP WINDMILL SERVICES The Bugle Horn Tel 01296 747594 Sharon and her team would like to PROPERTY MAINTENANCE welcome you to the Bugle Horn to AND enjoy 'Great Leisure Moments' in a General Building Work Great British Pub, we are proud to serve great food from around the world in a distinctly British manner Telephone 01844 279519 all day, every day. Try our extensive range of wines FREEPHONE 0800 7837194 from around the world or one of our traditional cask ales Email: [email protected] Just pop in even if it is Website: www.windmill-services.co.uk just for coffee

Parish News 28 February 2016

Crash-2000.com Ltd Computer Services PC and Laptop Repairs Computer Running Slow? Computer will not start? Virus or popups? Strange messages or Toolbars? Still located in Email Hacked? Bishopstone! Replacement or Upgrade advice?

Telephone 01296 749133 We are a local company with 25 years’ experience. We can service/repair your PC or Laptop without affecting your Manufacturer’s Warranty. Crash-2000.com Ltd are proud of the area and actively support local events.

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Parish News 29 February 2016 Bartlett's Residential Home A beautiful Victorian country house set in over 18 acres of tranquil park and gardens Individuals and couples, those wishing to make a home here and those wanting a shorter stay are all welcome. Highly qualified and caring staff to look after your every need.

Excellent facilities for recreational activities, therapies and companionship. Award winning chef who uses local produce. Intimate and welcoming offering you a little bit extra. Part of the Peverel Court group of care homes. Tel: Mibell Hernandez on 01296 747000 Email: [email protected] www.peverelcourt.co.uk Peverel Court, Portway Road, Stone, Bucks, HP17 8RP

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Parish News 30 February 2016

T & B Ric Lee Private Car Hire “Handyman”

General House Maintenance 01844 261116 Painting and Decorating Mob: 07831882694 Small Tiling Jobs Flat Pack Furniture Assembly Air Conditioned Cars/MPVs for Airport Transfers Special Events, Theatres Touring, Sight Seeing, Tel: 01296 749044 Weddings or any other special occasion Mob: 07831 658909 Jaguar Wedding Cars also available

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Parish News 31 February 2016

Hartwell House Hotel

Traditional Afternoon Tea

What could be more indulgent than enjoying full Afternoon Tea at Hartwell House

Our magnificent drawing rooms with open fires are perfect to treat family and friends to this popular British tradition.

£30.00 inc VAT per person available daily

Cream Tea also available daily at £14.00 inc VAT per person

To reserve your table please call 01296 747444 or visit the website and view sample menus

Oxford Road, Near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP17 8NR Part of the National Trust www.hartwell-house.com [email protected]