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stunner. Another one is ‘American other plant like dahlias that will give Dawn’. One of the largest and most you masses of flowers for months. reliable dahlias in our garden. I just love walking around the garden It all depends what your favourite in the morning and making my own colour scheme is, but if you like posies. So rewarding! My herba- pink, Thomas A Edison is another ceous borders are giving us colour dahlia I can recommend to you all. for months. Named after one of the greatest Now is a great time to visit gardens inventors and so, so gorgeous! and make notes of your favourite I grow all our dahlias as part of our dahlias. They’ll be available from herbaceous borders, which gives early spring and this is when you me both colour in the garden and should order your tubers. I hope I hundreds of cut flowers. can inspire you. If you get into growing dahlias and are on Instagram, I’m thinking about creating a cutting please connect with me. I also share garden and also growing them in a lots of practical advice and post pic- dedicated area just for my flower Servicing and MOTs at North’s Garage tures of my favourites plants arrangements. I love fresh flowers throughout the year. Our specialists carry out a huge range of work from a simple tyre change to a from the garden and there is no full engine rebuild. If you are unsure about what work your car requires, give us a call on 01494 881258 and we will be happy to take a look for you.

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Parish Council meetings— \ All welcome Monday 2 September — Lane End with Anya the garden fairy Village Hall Follow me on Instagram @anya_thegarden_fairy Monday 7 October — Cadmore End Village Hall Monday 4 November — Lane End Dahlias. I used to think how old fash- discovering new fabulous varieties. Sports Association (review of budg- ets) ioned they were. Well, that was long Dahlias grow from tender tubers and time ago! Now I simply adore them need to be protected over winter. I Monday 2 December— Lane End and I’m sure that I’m not the only know that some people in milder are- Village Hall (precept will be set) one. How much pleasure can a plant as are leaving them in the ground give you? You can only understand over winter and just covering them when you start growing dahlias. I with compost and plant pots on top Planning Applications don’t know of any other plant that of them, but I’ve always stored them The Planning Applications relevant offers such a variation of colour and in a frost free place. shape. to Lane End Parish Council are There is an advantage if you do that, updated on the Parish Councils web- especially if you wish to propagate site laneendparishcouncil.org.uk your dahlias by division and if you every Monday from the official list of like to plant them in different areas of verified applications supplied by your garden, which I always do. [\ WDC. I absolutely love them all, but there Whilst the parish council does not are few of my favourites varieties I’ll have the power to determine applica- tell you about today. After years of tions its local knowledge is sought on trying different dahlias I can officially each and every application. say that Cafe Au Lait is definitely my number one. Street lights These gorgeous and most sophisti- Dahlias are very easy to grow and cated flowers are putting a big smile To report a faulty street light please there are varieties suitable for both on my face for months. I don’t know note the column number, the road your garden and your pots. I started anyone who wouldn’t be charmed by where the street light is situated and with just a few dahlia plants a few their beauty. It’s one of the most the nearest property and report to years ago and now I grow about 40 the Clerk - Hayley Glasgow 01494 fashionable varieties at the moment different varieties, adding more also loved and used by florists as 437111 / plants every year. Yes! I simply can- much as gardeners. It really is a [email protected] not stop myself, because I keep — —

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[ time and machinery. Sky TV is also available to view televised soccer and other sports and there’s a new patio on which to Report by Stewart George enjoy the revised range of drinks when weather permits. The facilities at the playing fields on The Row have been extensively The facilities can be hired for private modernised over the past two years. parties. In addition to the new patio, With the support of the Parish Coun- the management team have just cil, the green space and buildings purchased a large marquee with have been transformed. money that the now defunct Lane End Action Group raised from local With the imminent start to the soccer residents. That new marquee is also season, the pitches will be in regular available for hire. use at weekends and the separate all weather 3G surface has been well To find out more about hiring the used over the winter, spring and facilities and ‘what’s on?’ see the summer. The soccer pitches are in Facebook page Lane End Playing tip top condition, thanks to Simon Fields/Sports Association or Tickner of Polaris Groundcare who phone 07775 535542. Messages has freely given the benefit of his can also be sent via Facebook.

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Report by Katy Dunn and Emma Horan

air and getting mucky. We spend There are three allotment sites in time together and chat about our Lane End parish, Chalky Fields, week which is really valuable, espe- Bunkers and Sandyfields. Chalky cially with our young teens. I’m sure Field and Bunkers are full, but there that being out in the fresh air is are 10 vacant plots at Sandyfield just good for their soul too! waiting for your love and attention. The children are so excited to see the vegetables grow. It’s really helped them to understand the connection between nature and the food we eat. It’s a good thing we all like courgettes as we’ve got far too many of them. We also gave the girls their own corner and they’ve decided to grow wild flowers to help the bees. They’ve also learnt how to mattock,

Our allotment isn’t very developed so we decided to keep it simple and not over-commit so it doesn’t become a chore. We don’t have a perfect plot and don’t stress about he weeds too much. It hasn’t cost a fortune as a kind neighbour gave us a few plants and we’ve grown from seed as well. In today’s age of technology it’s great to get the kids out in the fresh

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dig the soil and recognise a weed. Sandyfields is in Cadmore End. The plots are quite large and some peo- The first time we ate something we ple can find that overwhelming, but had grown from seed was brilliant— the parish council would be very it’s the perfect incentive for the kids happy to offer a halfplot for those to eat their greens when they know people wanting to have a go and see the work that’s gone into it. how they get on. Each plot is £36 per year or £18 for Seniors. Why not stick a spade in your own allotment? Contact the parish clerk Hayley Glasgow on 01494 437111 / [email protected]

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will be more crucial to us farmers In October 2018 we hosted a meet- than in the past. This is because ing with one of the RSA’s bike tour [ while we were within the European reporters, this was part of a nation- Union, farm policy was formulated in wide tour to meet farmers and rural Brussels, so that the English Defra food businesses using pedal power. Report by Katy Dunn Minister was compelled to follow Some findings of this RSA report those overall EU policies. are: A bus service to Marlow is some- strapped local council. thing that Lane End Parish Council If we do leave the EU, which is highly - 72% of UK land is farmed, but only have been working hard to achieve However, the enthusiasm of Lane probable but not a total certainty 1% of the UK workforce is employed for some time. End residents in sending their sup- when this issue of The Clarion goes in agriculture port for a service to the parish clerk to press, it will be the first time since It’s not an easy process, as first, the - By 2030 there will be 9 billion peo- has provided much evidence that a 1972 that British farming policy will public transport manager at Bucking- ple in the world, many of them in bus service to Marlow would be a be set out in Westminster rather than hamshire County Council needs to India and China, all of whom will valued asset to the community. The in Brussels. Farmers continue to be be persuaded of the need. Then any need food parish council also gathered testimo- worried that there could be an influx changes to local bus services need nies from Marlow Doctors and other of low quality imported food in the - Healthy foods must be at the heart registering with the Traffic Commis- authorities to strengthen the case. event of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit. of the future of the UK food system sioner and then there is a statutory notice period before a variation in Due to the constraints outlined The RSA Food Farming and - The production of good healthy service will be accepted. After all above, BucksCC are unable to fund food should become good business a completely new service, but they Countryside Commission this—of course—there are the funds - There should be a 10 year transi- said they can review the current The RSA, an abbreviation for the to be found by an increasingly cash- tion to ‘agroecology’ with measures Royal Society for the Encouragement such as planting trees and restoring of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce natural grassland, with less reliance was founded in 1754 – so one could on modern crop protection chemical say that it is now well established. Its treatments. mission is to address today’s most Marlow pressing social challenges – such as Some of us who have the day-to-day the economy, employment, educa- task of producing healthy food from tion, health service and prisons. our farms will watch with interest to see how future regulation from Defra The RSA transferred its interests in follows up these RSA recommenda- agriculture to the Royal Agricultural tions in the context of the world’s Society of England in 1840, but in global food system. 2017 the RSA set up its Food, Farm- ing and Countryside Commission to look at the farming industry itself, the ecosystems within which it operates, climate change, and matters such as diet related ill-health.

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April - The crop is likely to be June – A further treatment of fungi- Service 28 route which runs via Lane 3-4mins walk). cide, designed for use late in the End to High Wycombe. sprayed firstly with a mixture of Incidentally, the bus will carry season growth regulator and fungicide, then The result is a proposal to provide a straight on to High Wycombe after later in the month with a further Late July or August – Harvest shopping/hospital link between Lane Marlow and take 35 mins. spray treatment of growth regulator time End and Marlow for a trial period on BucksCC proposes a start date at mixed with a different type of fungi- Mondays to Fridays. cide. Brexit and the Future of the beginning of November. A repre- British Farming It’s likely that the bus will arrive in sentative from BucksCC says: ‘We May - A spray treatment of herbicide Lane End in the morning after 9am, would hope this proposal would with a third type of fungicide. These National news has been dominated take 10 mins to get to Marlow and indicate the appetite for such a link fungicides are necessary to keep the by Brexit, with the election of Boris then there’ll be a return bus at and usage may indicate a prefer- leaf in healthy condition, without Johnson as Prime Minister. For lunchtime. ence of operating days.’ The implica- damage from fungal diseases such farmers, the important appointment tion being, use it or lose it! The bus will stop at the village hall, as mildew or Septoria. A healthy is that of the new Minister for Defra, Simmons Way and The Row in Lane It may be a disappointment for those plant leaf can then use the summer the Department for Environment, End and Seymour Court Road, Dean hoping for a weekend link, particular- sunlight for photosynthesis, the pro- Food and Rural Affairs who will be Street and Foxes Piece in Marlow. ly for teens, but it’s a start and we cess whereby carbon dioxide from Theresa Villiers, assisted by George (The latter to allow ambulant patients must try to support the trial where we the air plus sunlight on the leaf forms Eustice who will be returning to to access Marlow Doctors and the can in order to help the parish the glucose from which the growing Defra as Farming Minister. plant builds itself and the following Community Hospital with only council push for the extension. year’s seeds within it. The attitude of these new Ministers

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mination of any weed seeds, before growing crop should suffer from at- [ killing out these young weeds with tack by aphids. Glyphosate. The seed bed will then be sprayed October - Sowing the seed with an after seeding with pre-emergence 8m wide seed drill. This seed will selective herbicide. This will kill Report by Graeme Coulter on behalf of Lane End Parish Council have been treated with a seed dress- young weed seedlings, without ing to protect the young plant as it harming the cereal seedlings, as New Local Plan Inspector, as being allocated for emerges from the soil from various they poke through the soil crust. The housing development. These are: fungal diseases. field must then be watched for signs As many of you will be aware, of damage by slugs, to be treated by Neonicotinoid insecticide used to be Wycombe District Council has been Golden Guff an application of slug pellets. working on the adoption of a new A site of 0.86 hectares situated in included in the seed dressing, to pro- Local Plan that will set out detailed the AONB to the western fringe of tect the emerging crop from attack March – Spreading nitrogen + sul- policies and specific proposals for Lane End village. The site is set off by aphids. The use of neonicotinoids phur fertilizer. (Potash is normally the development and use of land Finings Road and known locally as has now been made illegal by the only spread in alternate years, across the whole of the Wycombe the Golden Guff. EU, so autumn 2019 will be the first whereas the phosphate necessary District. In particular it will set out season without this protection. This for the crop is generally provided by Chalky Field future plans for housing, employ- means that autumn spraying with a dressing of sewage sludge once A site of 1.27 hectares situated in ment and infrastructure and will insecticide will be necessary if the every four or five years). the AONB to the southeast of Lane guide most day-to-day planning End village. The site is set off the choices and decisions by determin- Marlow Road and lies immediately ing what will be built and where. adjacent to Chalky Field. After a process of public consultation Sidney House and an independent examination by A site of 1.14 hectares to the north of an Inspector appointed from the Lane End village, part of which is national Planning Inspectorate, the occupied by derelict flats, and known Local Plan is now approaching the locally as Sidney House, and part of point at which it will be formally which is situated immediately adja- adopted by the District Council. This cent to Sidney House and is in both is likely to happen during the course the Green Belt and the AONB. of August/September and thereafter sites designated as suitable for Lane End Parish Council is the own- housing development will have a er of the second of these three sites presumption of approval in principle and has been aware for many for such development to take place. months that Wycombe District Coun- cil is likely to allocate the site for There are three sites in Lane End in housing development. The Parish the Local Plan which are designated, Council has at no stage ever promot- and now confirmed by the Planning ed this site to Wycombe District

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Council and the decision to allocate it cant scope for interpretation when as suitable for housing development looking at the possibilities to extend is entirely that of the District Council. or make noticeable improvements to the facilities and amenities that are Through a chain of events over available to our community as a which it had no control, the Parish whole. Council is in a position whereby it is with Bryan Edgley\ the owner of a site on which housing It is clear therefore that the disposal development is now going to be per- of the Chalky Fields site and the mitted. This presents the parish anticipated receipt of a large capital council with a massive opportunity to sum gives your Council a unique [ sell this site and receive a very large opportunity to invest in a number of capital receipt which can be invested projects which will make a real for the benefit of our community. As difference to our community. The Harvest not dried off, the crop is generally off such, the Council has decided that it question, of course, is what? Inevita- We started harvest on 22 July this to a bad start since the tractor and will seek to dispose of this site. bly everyone will have their own list of ideas and priorities. year with our crops of Winter Barley seed drill wheels are apt to press There are restrictions on what the – this is always the first crop to rip- down on the wet soil, leaving a crust money received can be spent on and en. We have been pleased with the which inhibits growth of the young broadly it cannot be used to subsi- yields which have averaged 3.49 emerging plants. dise or support the general spending tonnes of barley per acre, with our It is for this reason that the Parish A typical summary of the work that typically undertaken by the Parish best field yielding 4 tonnes per acre. Council is planning to undertake a goes into an Autumn sown crop of Council each year. So, for example, Since the advent of ‘hybrid’ barley comprehensive exercise to canvass wheat or barley is:- the money cannot be used to pay for varieties approximately six years such things as the costs of the elec- views across our whole community ago, yields have increased tremen- September – Spreading farm yard tricity for our street lighting, grass and give everyone a chance to put dously – in the early 1960s we would manure (FYM) or treated sewage cutting, the maintenance and running forward their own ideas and priori- have been pleased with yields ex- sludge on the stubble will be the first costs of our allotments or the printing ties. It is hoped that this consultation ceeding 1.5 tonnes per acre. job for the new crop. Since May and distribution of the Clarion. In will take place later in the year and The photos taken with our drone 2018 we have had a good arrange- essence, the money either has to be the results will be available for all to were at Kernals field on the West ment with Laceys’ Family Farm used for ‘capital’ projects, which see. whereby we supply Laceys with Wycombe Estate, at the side of the means investing in our community When the consultation is conducted, straw in swathe from our cereal old A40 road between West infrastructure, or for ad-hoc projects we would therefore encourage as crops for them to bale and use for Wycombe and Piddington. Growing which provide tangible benefits to many people as possible to partici- their dairy herd. In exchange Laceys conditions this season have been members of our community. pate and express their views. We supply the FYM that is surplus to satisfactory, with a good start in Oc- can assure you that all of these their own requirements for use on Whilst there are inevitably likely to be tober 2018 when these crops were views will be taken into account in our arable fields. some restrictions on what exactly the seeded into a firm dry seedbed. In a Council can invest in, the definition of determining the priorities for how any wet autumn, when the fields are The stubble from the previous crop community infrastructure is sufficient- future capital receipts are to be sticky from rain which has fallen but is then cultivated to encourage ger- ly broad as to give the Council signifi- spent.

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[ Report by Julie Wetenhall with Bill Blake \

Early summer saw the greatest ex- — I’m getting a strange buzzing noise from the loft every time I flush the plosion of growth I have seen in re- toilet. Any ideas? cent years. This included both Strange noises in lofts aren’t uncommon. The main one from a plumbing welcome growth (the profusion of perspective relates to the cold water storage tank. wild flowers everywhere) and less welcome growth (paths becoming In many houses, the water used in the home comes form this storage tank.

hard to walk due to bramble, nettle It supplies both hot and cold water to the house. Every time you use water and fern). it is refilled using a float-operated valve. When the valve starts to fail it can make a variety of strange noises, from buzzing to thudding or even screaming. It is hard to keep paths clear so can At least when the valve starts making noises, you have due warning it’s I give my thanks to those who give about to go. The actual challenge is when it fails silently and the first thing \ of their own time to clear some of you notice is the overflow dripping from the side of the eaves of the roof. our pathways - for example, Karen and Adam who cleared the footpath The solution in all cases is usually to replace the valve with a new unit. by the Osborne recently. Personally, I try to take a pair of secateurs out with me every time I go out; little and often seems to help keep paths walkable. Bill Blake, Plumber Your friendly, trustworthy and house-

trained’ local plumber We are trying to get the Chiltern Society to repair some of the gates Happy to take on all your household plumbing tasks, from mending a dripping- and stiles that have broken in recent tap to installing your new bathroom.

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This means there are a lot of [ maintenance repairs to be carried out, and there is only a limited number of Chiltern Society volun- Report by Georgie Brooks teers to get to grips with the back- log! So, we may be waiting a little For our Autumn production, LEP will longer to get these repaired. present Ladies Day by Amanda Whittington. This is a comedy about a group of Yorkshire lassies who go We are aware there are some prob- to the races for the day. If you en- lems with cyclists using footpaths joyed Calendar Girls, you will enjoy (cyclists are permitted to use the this one! bridleways, but not the footpaths). It will be performed on Fridays 11 While this doesn’t cause undue and 18 October at 8pm and Satur- problems in the summer months, days 12 and 19 October at 7.30pm. allowing it to continue into autumn The tickets are priced at £10 Adults / and winter could lead to impassable £8 Concessions for the first night footpaths in a wet season. only, and £12 Adults / £10 Conces- We are investigating options to sions for the other three nights. They address the issue, but clearly physi- can be bought online cal barriers don’t make things easy at www.laneendplayers.com, at the for walkers either. Continuing to re- hall on Saturdays from Sat 7 Sep- mind cyclists, when you see them, tember, by ringing 01494 880662 or that footpaths are only for walkers, by emailing [email protected] will be helpful. Lane End Players

Finally, I am investigating a couple BOX OFFICE of comments about inappropriate Village Hall diversion of a couple of our footpaths. Paths cannot simply be Saturdays 9.30-12noon diverted by a landowner; there is a Call 01494 880662 consultation and permission process that must be followed. If you think a email path has been incorrectly diverted, [email protected] do take it up with me in the first place. website laneendplayers.com

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[ [ Lacey was quite passion- ate about the production from his cows. He too would have felt the ela- Report by Ann Carter Report by Janet Collins tion as those have at Bolter End Farm. ‘Let’s We were lucky again with our first In August we held a Bring & Share be truthful – the Laceys garden visit of this season to Eng- Supper. This is always a popular toil is emblematic with the lefield Estate gardens near Theale. event and a good time to catch up production of cream’. with everyone in a relaxed atmos- The gardens are terraced and set on phere. On 30 September we will the side of a hill with magnificent far- reaching views. The house and gar- welcome Elizabeth Webster to our al or electric separators, was on the Who is David Lacey? den can be dated back to 1600s but meeting. She is an Ambassador for stand each day ready for truck Bryan Edgley explains: Denman College which is the WI most of the present garden was es- collection. When David left school he worked College near Abingdon where WI tablished in the late1800s. The head for his father Sidney Lacey at Hill members, and non-members alike, gardener showed us how they were 65 years later the Canterbury plains Farm, Cadmore End. When Sidney can attend innumerable and varied constantly renewing and updating and parts of the North Island are host proved uninterested in his new man- courses (hubby can go along as planting to continue to enable the to no less than 6 million dairy cows to agement ideas, David applied for a well!) garden to develop and grow. satisfy the capacity of the world’s largest milk factories. Strong compe- Government-assisted passage to Our next visit in June was to Asthall It is a great place tition for sales of dairy products to a New Zealand. to go to relax and Manor in the Cotswolds. (Below) ubiquitous market prompts revision He worked at Kensham Farm for a learn new skills - of methods, to maintain a financial couple of months in 1956 until he anything from contribution representing 30% of NZ received notice of the ship leaving. craft, cooking, exports. His mother, Monica, took him to the lifestyle which includes history and bus stop at the Peacock, where the heritage, Walking, visits to interest- Cream, then, is surely an incredible bus conductor asked him if he wanting places, Tai Chi, Mah Jong, treat, in spite of warnings from the ed to go to High Wycombe. He Ukele, Drumming etc. etc! The list is dieticians, cream has all the connota- replied: ‘No, to New Zealand.’ endless and there are day or tions of luxury. Cream enhances residential courses. kitchen fare and enriches every David arrived in New Zealand with dessert. Cream makes butter and my nothing 63 years ago, but he met In October, members of the Four sister, Elizabeth Wright (née Lacey), and married Phyl and together they Ends Flower Club will show us how was in advertisements for it as a established a successful farm and to make seasonal table arrange- three year old it during the depres- brought up a large family. ments. Do come along and join us in sion years. the Sycamore Room at the Village Now the three generations are true Hall on the last Monday of the month The poster, displayed over much of New Zealanders—but David is (except Bank Holidays). Please Britain, showed Sidney and Monica’s always mindful of the Laceys still in contact Ann Carter 01494 881987 daughter salivating as cream covers Lane End and of Hill Farm where he strawberries in front of her. Sidney grew up.

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What a pretty garden this was with hardy perennials and grasses. The [ stunning roses everywhere, their nursery is split between the sales fragrance filled the air. The garden area and a planted garden area was large and again set on the side where it is possible to see all the From David Lacey of Fingest Farm Partnership, of a hill with pretty meadows and a plants in their full glory giving you Taitapu, Christchurch, New Zealand river below. We all thoroughly en- ideas of plant combinations. We had joyed the garden and brought our a ‘behind the scenes’ tour and were own tea and cakes which we enjoyed able to see where the plants are Is there a chance, that within the much the traditionalist when even I in the lovely setting of the potting grown. All the plants are grown in pages of the Clarion, there may be was in my early 20s. shed. the nursery and they are simply quite space for me to voice (from afar) my The perception of change on the stunning. We had tea and biscuits to congratulations to Daniel and Gideon The last visit was to the wonderful three adjoining Lacey Farms end the tour but we were all far too Lacey & Co of Bolter End Farm? This nursery at Great Missenden – The between Lane End and busy buying plants! remarkable achieve- Plant Specialist. The nursery was set Cadmore End was shortly ment, amongst such up about 15 years ago and one of the We have one more garden visit to become a reality, espe- planned. Please visit the events competition in winning owners, Sean, gave us a guided tour cially at Bolter End. The page to see what we have coming ‘the best tasting dairy sharing with us his huge enthusiasm families there should be up as our new season of talks start product in the British and knowledge of the types of plants proud of exemplary in October. New members are most dairy cream awards’, they sell. growth in taking welcome. Please contact Celia must surely be written Warren on 01491 638691 advantage over recent They specialise in hardy and half into the annals of Lane years of new systems and End and Bolter End technology. In fact such Farm history books. progress as displayed News of their success worldwide indicates may not feature widely acceptable prosperity for in New Zealand farming publications, those willing to make the change in Shaun Guard however, learning of their well con- their farming practice. tested acclaim was to me of great Although my move to NZ was 10 TV AERIAL SERVICES interest and pride. After farming here years after the war, many war-time for over 60 years, I shall never tire of ■ ■ traditions were still practiced here. In Poor Reception Solved Extra TV Points - learning from informants those general the UK (and Common- ■ Aerials Repaired & Supplied For aerial and Sky (In HD!) attributable accolades which are wealth) were appreciative of our reli- ■ - Hung on your ■ - frequently part of the UK farming sce- TVs Sky TV able contributions in dairy products. wall and tuned ne, or in special cases, of the locals Also Foreign Language TV and even family. Early settlors, dating back to well before the turn of the century, Whilst visiting ‘home’ in the early delivered their cans (churns) of milk 1960s I worked briefly for my cousins by horse and cart to the local dairy at Bolter End Farm, my Uncle Percy, factory for butter production. Later Call Marlow 01628 439115 Daniel’s grandfather, seemed very cream, processed on farm by manu- — —

[ settings than our Chairman’s garden is kept back to feed to our cattle as This is a crop grown to feed sheep on a summer evening with views well. during the winter. This is good for over the rolling Chiltern countryside. both us and them, as the turnips will This crop is harvested in July, and Report by Andrew MacTavish The barbecues were tended by our grow between July and November, the next crop we are planting out excellent team and Dave Dunbar when the Jacksons can bring their there is maize, which is not planted sang songs from the shows. We sheep up to graze them. The field For Lane End fete we organised our until next April, so rather than leav- were so lucky with the weather! The will then be ready in March/April for Legion display tent, but you’ve got to ing the field empty over the winter, gloom of the morning had turned to us to prepare it for planting the throw horseshoes at a proper village we are working with our Neighbour- brilliant sunshine for the event and it maize. fete, so we ran that too. We had ing farmers - the Jacksons. They was only in the deepening twilight as splendid help from our affiliated have come in and planted stubble couples danced to the final tune that scouts and it was all a huge turnips. success. And we found some new pullovers were needed. members. And now? We look forward to the In June, a large number of us went Officer ’s Talk on Friday 11 October. to the Armed Forces Day at Booker This year it will be held at the Lane Airfield. We notified all our End Community Centre, members that it was taking with a welcoming drink place, and how to get their and nibbles. Members free tickets - and what a show will receive further that was, as many other peo- details and it will be ple in the village found out. publicised as usual on The flying displays with stunt the Royal British Legion aircraft, first World War repli- notice board at the cas and helicopters were es- Village Hall. pecially remarkable, and we met up If you are interested in joining us, with our friends, the local Army re- ring 881948. We are supportive of servists from the Booker base - the the Armed Services and we could Army Logistics Corps and the Rifles. do with a couple more helpers on In July, the Legion and the scouts our large Poppy Day team. together ran a quiz night at the Few of us have had actual military Grouse and Ale, taking over most of experience - only about as many as the pub. A great evening! This was a the fingers on one hand - and we first for us, everyone enjoyed them- could do with dynamic youth. As an selves and, judging by the happy older committee member said while comments we have had, it will not be struggling for 30 minutes to get a the last. charcoal barbecue to light, we need The annual barbecue was another a young sensible pyromaniac for a high spot. There can be fewer better start.

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We started the summer with our a lot more comfortable with the cool- Open farm Sunday back in June. er temperatures, and we have had This was a very well attended event green grass growth nearly all of the with nearly 1600 people coming to summer, where as last year it died visit the farm. The rain in the morn- off early and we had to start winter ing put a few people off, but puddles feed stores in July. seem to be a popular attraction par- ticularly with the toddlers! The young calves also prefer the cooler conditions, but are not so We were very fortunate to have keen on the heavy showers! We are Annabel Shackleton, the lady in fortunate that a lot of our fields bor- charge of organising Open Farm der on to woodlands, or have big Sunday for the whole country visit hedges, so when the heavy rain our farm this year. She was very comes they have some shelter. impressed at the number of visitors and the time and interest they spent Harvest work has gone fairly well for learning about all the different activi- us so far this summer. Yields have ties on our farm. She did plenty of not been record breaking, but the filming, and took numerous inter- crops have come in well and at the views on the day, so you may well right time, which makes life easier for see us in some of the national us. marketing for Open Farm Sunday We grew winter barley this year. This next year. is a corn crop we grow for the grain. The cows are doing very well this We harvest it when it is ripe and dry summer. Compared to last summer in July, and sell it on to go for animal when it was so dry and hot they are feeds. Some of the 300t we produce

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of birds like woodpeckers and magpies, or squirrels. A pile of broken Wildlife [ beech husks is a sign of the wood There are lots of animals feeding up mouse. in the woods before winter. Badgers invited to The Queen’s Garden Party feed on berries, nuts and fungi. Fox- Feathers es will stock up on wellfed small It’s a good time to pick up feathers in mammals to grow their thick winter autumn. Birds moult at this time of coat. Deer will also eat acorns and Margaret Scott has kept the village invitation in due course. year as they’ve finished nesting so fruit to supplement their diet. hall running in Lane End for years. I discovered that my name had been don’t need to be looking their best to She heads up the committee which As the weather gets rainier and the submitted by Lord Parmoor and find a mate. It’s hard working growing ground wetter, you can spot tracks in looks after the finances, cleaning Andrew MacTavish for work in the new feathers, and the abundance of and maintenance. She cares about the mud. Badgers have a wide foot- village community. My thanks to fruit and seeds around helps keep up print with five toes in a curve and the village hall and its community them for enabling us to experience their energy levels. Birds shed the and carries out her duties with both claw marks, fox tracks are similar to such a memorable occasion. worn feathers and grow strong new small dogs’ but more long and nar- determination and humour. She’s as ones to keep them warm in winter. competent as she is modest. I was delighted when Judy Taylor, row with two prominent toes at the who is doing so much for Community Individuals can look a bit odd partic- front and clear claw marks. Recognising this extraordinary Matters and Church, agreed to be ularly juveniles as their new feathers service to her community, Seddon Deer have a cloven hoof made of my guest. come through. Often the head is that two elongated tear shapes. Rabbits Parmoor and Andrew MacTavish last to change so you might see a Our next problem was getting there. I have five toes and an elongated pad. nominated Margaret for an invitation sleek dark blackbird with a spotty would not dream of driving into Lon- to a Garden Party at Buckingham brown head or a whitespotted winter Try taking a photo of tracks you find don now so was eternally grateful to Palace, hosted by the Queen. plumaged starling with the pale for easier ID when you get home. Bob and Ann Nix who immediately brown head of a youngster. Margaret’s report... offered a doortodoor service. It was brilliant! At the end of January, I received a phone call. A pleasant voice asked: My third problem was a hat. I don’t ‘Is that Margaret?’ He went on to say ‘do’ hats! Once again, wherever that Her Majesty’s LordLieutenant of would we be without friends. Espe- Buckinghamshire would like me to cially those in high places with a hat attend a Garden Party at Bucking- collection to rival Harrods. Alison ham Palace. Edgley lent me a magnificent crea- tion and my insurance against bad My immediate reaction was: ‘You weather (and instability) was a long must be joking!’ and I almost put the umbrella. phone down. I thought it was one of these funny phone calls that one The 21st of May 2019 was a beauti- gets these days. He assured me it ful day. We were dropped off at the wasn’t and that I would receive an Gate and joined a queue containing

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Fungi on squirrels or jays to spread them The refreshments were around the woodland. served from a very As the leaves disappear, you start to long tent and included Other trees use their height to dis- notice everything else that lives in precision-cut finger tribute their seeds. Ash keys can the woodland - mosses, lichens and sandwiches, profiter- travel up to 50m in the wind. Syca- fungi. ales, cake and ice more and maples also have wings cream—all delicious. Fungi don’t have chlorophyll, so they like helicopter blades to whizz them The band played and can’t make their own food like trees. away from the parent tree. They break down plant matter into the magnificent Beef- simple substances they can feed on. Some trees, such as hawthorn or eaters heralded the Without fungi, the world would choke yew, use fruit to attract birds to eat departure of the on its own waste. them and poo out the whole seeds, Queen. Oak and birch It was a wonderful and trees are good memorable day. The places to look for Queen, speaking later, fungi. The classic said that she was red and white greatly relieved that spotted toadstool every dress, hat and shoe combina- the weather had been so good— (Fly Agaric) is of- tion possible. One lady had man- providing shelter for 8000 guests ten spotted near a aged to lose her heel before getting would have caused her something of birch. to the gates! Two guards checked a problem. Bracket fungi gain our tickets and two more held very height to spread business-like rifles. their spores wider The path in was bordered by beauti- distributing them around the area. by attaching to the trunk of a tree. ful trees, rhododendrons and the Clever things, trees. Cup fungi such as the orange peel lake. It then opened out into gardens fungus shoot spores out like bullets Nibbled nuts in front of the Palace, where we from microscopic guns - you can were welcomed with a cold drink. sometimes hear the pop. Puff balls A good way to tell what wildlife (like soft footballs on the ground) you’ve got in your woods is to look at From then on, we ‘people-watched’. release spores like puffs of smoke the nibbled nuts. They’re an excel- Some were beyond description, when rain drops hit them. lent high protein food source and others very beautiful. We joined two important for fattening up for winter. columns of guests to wait for the Seeds and fruit Queen. The chosen few who were to Dormice gnaw neat, smooth, round Autumn is a great time to forage in be presented were standing at inter- holes. Bank voles take off the narrow vals down the centre. We had a su- woodland as seeds are ripening. end and Hawfinches split them in Heavier fruits such as hazelnuts, perb view and she spoke at length to two. Bashed open nuts with shat- each person. acorns, beechnuts and conkers rely tered pieces are probably the work page The arion — utun The arion — utun page

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Autumn casts a new light on familiar Falling leaves [ landscapes. When the trees start to blaze orange, red and gold, a shady Leaves are the powerhouses of woodland walk is transformed into a trees. A mature oak tree has around At the end of July, Frieth CC seconds raise some money towards the New dappled golden path, fluttering with 700,000 leaves, providing food for won the Mid Bucks Knock-out Cup Pavilion Fund. falling leaves. It’s nature’s last the tree and enough oxygen for 10 for second teams, beating local rivals hurrah before the long sleep of people for a year. This year the Chairman’s XI compet- Cadmore End CC 2s in a close final. winter. It feels rude not to ed against a President’s XI for the We hope that it proves a stepping- go out and enjoy the Pocock Cup, named after Cliff Po- stone for the Club to finish the sea- show. cock, who was a champion for grass- son in style. roots cricket in Bucks, and an inte- I’m lucky enough to work The firsts have moved to the top of gral member of Frieth Cricket Club for an organisation that Premier Division 2, and are currently until his passing in 2014. The Presi- loves and looks after on a run of 8-matches unbeaten in dent’s XI retained their grasp on the woodlands. The National the league. After a strong start, at the Pocock Cup. Over 70 spectators Trust cares for more than time of writing, the seconds sit 6th in attended, and thanks to the funding ten million trees across Division 2. The main challenge for from the Cricket World Cup Fund, all the country and last year them is the lack of volunteers to our guests were protected from the we funded 38 different score and umpire, meaning we’ve sun in our temporary covered grand- tree and woodland projects across the South East. As leaves start to die in autumn, the been unable to earn bonus points. stand. (Gazebo and chairs!) tree takes back reusable proteins Due to a number of factors that are Just about everyone who I’ve spo- Visiting a woodland is great for both and green chlorophyll. This reveals outside of our control, the Sunday ken to seems to have been trans- body and soul. An autumn woodland the yellow and red pigments side have been able to play just the fixed by the Cricket World Cup, par- glowing with colour and rich with the produced by sugars remaining in the one match; but what a game it was! ticularly the spectacular final in which smell of damp earth is a wonderful, leaf. The best and most long-lasting England scraped a victory. It was uplifting place to be and I encourage colours develop with warm, bright Since the last issue of The Clarion, through England and Wales’ hosting you all to head to the woods this days and cold nights, slowing the we’ve also played in a 20/20 Match of the Finals that Frieth Cricket Club autumn. Here are some things our transport of sugar from the leaf. against Marlow Rebellions, and en- were able to access funding for new National Trust Trees and Woodland joyed some social cricket, a barbe- Try and catch a falling leaf on your gazebos and a barbecue. The fund- Adviser suggested to look out for cue and some drinks at our ground in whilst you’re out there: autumn walk, it’s trickier than you ing also enabled us to support the Parmoor. The match helped us to think. — —

Frieth Village Society’s Family this year will be competed for by the Sports Day as a part of our World Prince Albert (Frieth) and Grouse Cup Family Fun Day. Over 60 peo- and Ale (Lane End). ple attended, and the day was It’s a great opportunity to engage deemed a fantastic success. with potential new players, members We’ve been working hard to in- or volunteers. This is important, as crease the Club’s profile. We have with a couple of volunteers each offered cricket coaching at Frieth CE weekend, we can gain additional School and the Frieth Cricket Club league points by having umpires Junior Section in June and July was and scorers. the most popular ever. The vision for There are other voluntary positions next year is that we’ll be able to form available at Frieth Cricket Club too, a team of children to play in some so if you would like to get involved, friendly games against other chil- at any level of the Club, please do dren’s teams in the area. Keep your let us know. You can contact us via eyes peeled in The Clarion, on Face- Facebook, at friethcrick- book (@friethcricketclub) or in local [email protected] or on 07879 businesses for details for our 2020 855353. Junior Section. It would be great to hear from you, Another way that we are looking to and we’d love to welcome you to our improve our community links is by Professional Care Services Race Night on 5 October and hosting the annual Frieth Cup, which Awards Dinner on 21 November. Providing a compassionate and caring service

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have learned how to cling onto [ channel being excavated for the en- suspended nut-feeders. [ trance to the harbour at La Cotinière Puffins are more particular feeders Report by Terry Dennett which will help the fishermen, the Report by Pauline Cavell and have been in serious decline as oyster growers as well as the pleas- Northam have the sand-eels which make up Our friends on Oléron are enjoying a ure boat owners. Also being planned much of their diet. So it was good to very hot and dry summer. Further- for the island in the future is read from the RSPB that seabird I am writing this in a dry and hot spell more, they have just enjoyed the Europe’s biggest windfarm but this numbers have trebled on Lundy revels on the French National Day and so I am concerned for the wel- is only at the planning stage. Island, following the elimination of its (Bastille Day) on 14 July with parties, fare of all the trees we have planted rat population. street parades, fireworks and the For those Lane Enders that have near the Motorway in Four Fields. visited Oléron, you will recall off- One of our competitions at our stall military parade in Paris. They will The rats were not native, but arrived shore Fort Boyard and the light- at the Lane End Fete was to guess now be concentrating on the Tour de on boats or from shipwrecks. In 1939 house Cordouan. The Fort is now the number of trees we had planted. France which sadly is coming no- Lundy homed 3,500 pairs of puffins celebrating its 30th year as a venue Guesses ranged from 700 to 2,000, where near the Charente Maritime but by 2000, there were just ten for the TV game on French televi- and the winner was Cherry Swann. this year. pairs left. Declared rat-free in 2004 sion. I seem to remember that it was We need a good, long, gentle rain after the successful RSPB-led pro- I can now confirm following on from once on UK TV as well. However, for them! [And we got it! Ed] ject, the puffin population has grown my last few words to you that the the Cordouan lighthouse is hoped to to 375 (and manx shearwaters have The Footpaths we care for need building of the McDonalds on the be declared a UNESCO Site for its risen from 297 to 5,504). frequent attention as brambles and island is well underway. Other work future preservation as a monument. nettles grow apace. underway on the Island is the new If you are off on your holidays, why The final issue that you may have not pack a pair of binoculars and The Harris Garden has looked partic- look out for the varied feeding antics ularly lovely, with roses seemingly in of birds? full flower all summer. Our Action Group mornings on the first Saturday or the month have Lane End resident gone well and we have welcomed Jerry Gray is author new members to come and join us. of a darkly humorous Our next AGM will be on 4 Novem- satirical novel set in ber. We hope to have a Speaker the recruitment in- from the Wycombe Wildlife Group on dustry. He’s also a that evening, and to welcome all our keen birdwatcher. members.

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seen on BBC TV is Maurice, the help to reduce blood pressure in ad- cockerel from St Pierre! dition helping to lower the risk of de- \ by Jerry Gray veloping other conditions and can Some Parisienne visitors to St Pierre help with some existing medical con- have taken Maurice’s owner to court ditions. in Rochefort because of his inces-

\ sant and loud crowing. They want Strength training helps with better him either relocated or destroyed. bone density reducing the risk Over 40 other cockerel owners of osteoporosis and fractures. Exer- turned up with their own cockerels in cise can improve our mood and our Rochefort on the day of the hearing mental health with the release of feel I happened to be out walking with Alfie last week as the to support Maurice and his owner. good endorphins. combine harvesters were busy taking down the barley in the fields towards Frieth and Fingest. To my amazement, there The Magistrate has delayed his The sessions are structured to focus were around thirty red kites wheeling low and following the ma- decision until September. I will let on different muscle groups that repli- chines, waiting to pounce on any small mammals killed or you know the outcome. My picture cate daily movements through maimed by the cutting machinery. shows Maurice with the President of strength exercises, together with the Charente Maritime Department flexibility, balance and co-ordination. Monsieur Dominique Bussereau who Everyone takes it at their own pace, is also supporting his cause. whilst alternatives are given to less In France, six active clients. The next round com-

\ crows have mences in September. Interested? been trained [ drop me a line at to pick up [email protected] for more info.

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Come and join us every Wednesday at 11am at Lane End Village Hall It set me thinking on how important adaptability is to the chanc- from September. es of bird species surviving amidst creeping urbanisation and climate change. Just as gulls learned to follow the plough, now My name is Vicki Nuthall, I’m a the kites follow the harvester and I have even seen a kite sitting Personal Trainer from Stokenchurch on a branch eating a jam doughnut! who will be taking over the senior circuits class from Sarah Fountain The corvids (members of the crow family) are amazingly adapt- from September.

able and clever birds, which is why they thrive, even in close

proximity to humans. Rooks used to be quite wary and were There are many benefits of exercise birds of the open fields, but you now see them in parks happily as we get older including maintaining strutting amongst people. Carrion crows are common on golf- flexibility, balance and overall physi- courses; jays and magpies regularly visit gardens; jackdaws cal fitness. Regular exercise can — —

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Coffee Stop—Village Hall 10-12noon. Coffee Circuits—9.30-10.30am LEYCC 883878 and chat. All welcome. Pop in and play—9.30am-11am, Lane End Exercise/fitness The DropIn (Social lunch) - 12-1.30pm Childrens Centre, (Lane End Primary LEYCC 883878 School). Just turn up. £1 suggested dona- tion. Four Ends Flower Club—Fourth Thursday of the month 1.45pm in Lane End Village Café Forever Friday—2-4pm at Gracewell Coffee with friends Hall. Visitors £6. Flower arranging demon- care home on The Row. Tea, coffee and stration, raffle, tea and cake. Tel 01628 cake. Bring puzzles and books to donate, 476971 buy or just socialise. All proceeds to Alzhei- mer’s Society. All ages welcome. LEOPAG—First Thursday of the month Christening 2-4pm LEYCC 883878 Craft group—first and third Friday of the month in Lane End Village Hall. Tel 01993 Lane End Players—8pm Village Hall Tel 837078 for details Wedding 483359 Mondays: 10.30am–12pm ‘Drop In’ Coffee morning, all welcome

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[ settings than our Chairman’s garden is kept back to feed to our cattle as This is a crop grown to feed sheep on a summer evening with views well. during the winter. This is good for over the rolling Chiltern countryside. both us and them, as the turnips will This crop is harvested in July, and Report by Andrew MacTavish The barbecues were tended by our grow between July and November, the next crop we are planting out excellent team and Dave Dunbar when the Jacksons can bring their there is maize, which is not planted sang songs from the shows. We sheep up to graze them. The field For Lane End fete we organised our until next April, so rather than leav- were so lucky with the weather! The will then be ready in March/April for Legion display tent, but you’ve got to ing the field empty over the winter, gloom of the morning had turned to us to prepare it for planting the throw horseshoes at a proper village we are working with our Neighbour- brilliant sunshine for the event and it maize. fete, so we ran that too. We had ing farmers - the Jacksons. They was only in the deepening twilight as splendid help from our affiliated have come in and planted stubble couples danced to the final tune that scouts and it was all a huge turnips. success. And we found some new pullovers were needed. members. And now? We look forward to the In June, a large number of us went Officer ’s Talk on Friday 11 October. to the Armed Forces Day at Booker This year it will be held at the Lane Airfield. We notified all our End Community Centre, specialising in home produced members that it was taking with a welcoming drink and locally sourced produce, place, and how to get their and nibbles. Members we can now offer free tickets - and what a show will receive further a full range of meats, that was, as many other peo- details and it will be all from our own and other ple in the village found out. publicised as usual on local farms. The flying displays with stunt the Royal British Legion notice board at the MILK & EGGS ARE THE FRESHEST & BEST YOU CAN BUY. aircraft, first World War repli- ALL COME FROM OUR COWS & CHICKENS. cas and helicopters were es- Village Hall. WE ALSO BOAST pecially remarkable, and we met up If you are interested in joining us, A GREAT CHOICE IN LOCAL PRODUCE, INCLUDING: with our friends, the local Army re- ring 881948. We are supportive of SANDWICHES ★ PIES ★ CAKES ★ BREADS ★ READY MEALS servists from the Booker base - the the Armed Services and we could Army Logistics Corps and the Rifles. do with a couple more helpers on come in and see us! OPEN 8.30am - 5pm TUESDAY TO FRIDAY In July, the Legion and the scouts our large Poppy Day team. 8.30am - 4pm SATURDAY 10am - 3pm SUNDAY together ran a quiz night at the Few of us have had actual military CLOSED MONDAYS Grouse and Ale, taking over most of experience - only about as many as the pub. A great evening! This was a the fingers on one hand - and we first for us, everyone enjoyed them- could do with dynamic youth. As an selves and, judging by the happy older committee member said while comments we have had, it will not be struggling for 30 minutes to get a the last. charcoal barbecue to light, we need a young sensible pyromaniac for a The annual barbecue was another LACEYS FARM SHOP AND BUTCHERS, BOLTER END FARM, LANE END, HIGH WYCOMBE HP14 3LP high spot. There can be fewer better start. 01494 881660

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What a pretty garden this was with hardy perennials and grasses. The [ stunning roses everywhere, their nursery is split between the sales fragrance filled the air. The garden area and a planted garden area was large and again set on the side where it is possible to see all the From David Lacey of Fingest Farm Partnership, of a hill with pretty meadows and a plants in their full glory giving you Taitapu, Christchurch, New Zealand river below. We all thoroughly en- ideas of plant combinations. We had joyed the garden and brought our a ‘behind the scenes’ tour and were own tea and cakes which we enjoyed able to see where the plants are Is there a chance, that within the much the traditionalist when even I in the lovely setting of the potting grown. All the plants are grown in pages of the Clarion, there may be was in my early 20s. shed. the nursery and they are simply quite space for me to voice (from afar) my The perception of change on the stunning. We had tea and biscuits to congratulations to Daniel and Gideon The last visit was to the wonderful three adjoining Lacey Farms end the tour but we were all far too Lacey & Co of Bolter End Farm? This nursery at Great Missenden – The between Lane End and busy buying plants! remarkable achieve- Plant Specialist. The nursery was set Cadmore End was shortly ment, amongst such up about 15 years ago and one of the We have one more garden visit to become a reality, espe- planned. Please visit the events competition in winning owners, Sean, gave us a guided tour cially at Bolter End. The page to see what we have coming ‘the best tasting dairy sharing with us his huge enthusiasm families there should be up as our new season of talks start product in the British and knowledge of the types of plants proud of exemplary in October. New members are most dairy cream awards’, they sell. growth in taking welcome. Please contact Celia must surely be written Warren on 01491 638691 advantage over recent They specialise in hardy and half into the annals of Lane years of new systems and End and Bolter End technology. In fact such Farm history books. progress as displayed News of their success worldwide indicates may not feature widely acceptable prosperity for in New Zealand farming publications, those willing to make the change in however, learning of their well con- their farming practice. tested acclaim was to me of great Although my move to NZ was 10 interest and pride. After farming here years after the war, many war-time for over 60 years, I shall never tire of traditions were still practiced here. In learning from informants those general the UK (and Common- attributable accolades which are wealth) were appreciative of our reli- frequently part of the UK farming sce- able contributions in dairy products. ne, or in special cases, of the locals and even family. Early settlors, dating back to well before the turn of the century, Whilst visiting ‘home’ in the early delivered their cans (churns) of milk 1960s I worked briefly for my cousins by horse and cart to the local dairy at Bolter End Farm, my Uncle Percy, factory for butter production. Later Daniel’s grandfather, seemed very cream, processed on farm by manu- — —

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This means there are a lot of Staircases, Doors & Windows, Conservatories [ maintenance repairs to be carried From Raymond Good (Joiners) Limited out, and there is only a limited

number of Chiltern Society volun- Report by Georgie Brooks Any bespoke joinery work undertaken - Designed, manufactured and installed Raymond Good (Joiners) Limited is a specialist provider teers to get to grips with the back- of joinery solutions catering for the new build, trade and domestic markets. Established in 1962 with over 50 log! So, we may be waiting a little For our Autumn production, LEP will years’ experience, we offer an extensive range of products, longer to get these repaired. present Ladies Day by Amanda and can advise on which we feel would best suit the Whittington. This is a comedy about individual’s house, style and budget. Plus being a totally independent company, our advice is also completely a group of Yorkshire lassies who go unbiased! We are aware there are some prob- to the races for the day. If you en- lems with cyclists using footpaths joyed Calendar Girls, you will enjoy (cyclists are permitted to use the this one! bridleways, but not the footpaths). It will be performed on Fridays 11 While this doesn’t cause undue and 18 October at 8pm and Satur- Raymond Good (Joiners) Limited Myze Farm, Oxford Road, West Wycombe, HIGH WYCOMBE. HP14 3BA problems in the summer months, days 12 and 19 October at 7.30pm. Tel: 01494 881789 Fax: 01494 880789 Email: [email protected] allowing it to continue into autumn Call into our showroom – Open 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday. The tickets are priced at £10 Adults / Contact us today to discuss your wood, aluminium and PVCu product requirements and winter could lead to impassable £8 Concessions for the first night footpaths in a wet season. only, and £12 Adults / £10 Conces- We are investigating options to sions for the other three nights. They address the issue, but clearly physi- can be bought online cal barriers don’t make things easy at www.laneendplayers.com, at the for walkers either. Continuing to re- hall on Saturdays from Sat 7 Sep- mind cyclists, when you see them, tember, by ringing 01494 880662 or that footpaths are only for walkers, by emailing [email protected] will be helpful. Hardy Plant Specialists Lane End Players - Herbaceous perennials, shrubs, climbers, hardy annuals, hedging, spring bulbs and snowdrops Finally, I am investigating a couple BOX OFFICE of comments about inappropriate - UK grown and peat-free Village Hall - Wide range of common and unusual plants diversion of a couple of our footpaths. Paths cannot simply be Saturdays 9.30-12noon Opening Hours diverted by a landowner; there is a Call 01494 880662 Tuesday to Saturday consultation and permission process that must be followed. If you think a email 10am-4pm Winter (GMT), 10am-5pm Summer (BST) path has been incorrectly diverted, [email protected] www.stottsnursery.co.uk do take it up with me in the first Ibstone Road, Stokenchurch, HP14 3XS place. website laneendplayers.com

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[ Report by Julie Wetenhall with Bill Blake \

years. It appears that a few years ago, they were supplied with a batch No callout charge, No VAT

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dig the soil and recognise a weed. Sandyfields is in Cadmore End. The plots are quite large and some peo- The first time we ate something we ple can find that overwhelming, but had grown from seed was brilliant— the parish council would be very Lane End it’s the perfect incentive for the kids happy to offer a halfplot for those to eat their greens when they know people wanting to have a go and see Primary School the work that’s gone into it. how they get on. Each plot is £36 Learn Together, Work Together, Grow Together per year or £18 for Seniors. Why not stick a spade in your own allotment? Contact the parish clerk Are You Looking Hayley Glasgow on 01494 437111 / [email protected] for an Exceptional Primary School?

Come and join our open morning on Tuesday 5th November 911am to find out more.

We would be delighted to show you around our lovely school!

What do Parents say about us? What do Ofsted say about us?

‘I can hand on heart say that this is a ‘The school is a happy and friendly place to fantastic school that cares deeply for each be. Pupils are proud of their school and child and the local community.’ have positive attitudes towards their (Parent, March 2018) learning.’

01494 881169 [email protected] www.laneendprimary.co.uk

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[ Report by Katy Dunn and Emma Horan / RUN air and getting mucky. We spend 5K 10K There are three allotment sites in time together and chat about our Lane End parish, Chalky Fields, week which is really valuable, espe- Sunday 20th October 2019 Bunkers and Sandyfields. Chalky cially with our young teens. I’m sure Field and Bunkers are full, but there www.friethhilly.co.uk that being out in the fresh air is are 10 vacant plots at Sandyfield just good for their soul too! A challenging, mixed-terrain race along winding woodland paths and waiting for your love and attention. country roads with stunning views. Set in the beautiful chiltern hills The children are so excited to see between marlow and henley-on-thames. the vegetables grow. It’s really 10 am start at Freith School Henley on Thames RG9 6PR helped them to understand the BBQ, cake, friendly atmosphere and all proceeds go to Frieth CEC connection between nature and the School PTA. Head over to our website for entries and more details. food we eat. It’s a good thing we all The 10k race is open to ages 15+ and the 5k to 11+. like courgettes as we’ve got far too many of them. We also gave the girls their own corner and they’ve decided to grow wild flowers to help the bees. FRIETH They’ve also learnt how to mattock, Christmas SCHOOL FAIR 12.00-3PM ON SAT 30TH NOVEMBER

Our allotment isn’t very developed so we decided to keep it simple and not over-commit so it doesn’t become a chore. We don’t have a perfect plot and don’t stress about he weeds too much. It hasn’t cost a fortune as a XMAS FACTOR t SANTA’S GROTTO t SANTA’S SALON kind neighbour gave us a few plants FESTIVE STALLS t FESTIVE REFRESHMENTS t RAFFLE and we’ve grown from seed as well. TOMBOLA t BISCUIT DECORATING t GAMES In today’s age of technology it’s great to get the kids out in the fresh

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[ time and machinery. Sky TV is also available to view televised soccer and other sports and there’s a new patio on which to Report by Stewart George enjoy the revised range of drinks when weather permits. The facilities at the playing fields on OPEN MORNINGS The Row have been extensively The facilities can be hired for private modernised over the past two years. parties. In addition to the new patio, 9.30 - 11.30 AM With the support of the Parish Coun- the management team have just purchased a large marquee with WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER, 9TH OCTOBER, 13TH NOVEMBER cil, the green space and buildings money that the now defunct Lane AND 4TH DECEMBER 2019. have been transformed. End Action Group raised from local With the imminent start to the soccer residents. That new marquee is also season, the pitches will be in regular available for hire. "An ethos that strongly use at weekends and the separate encourages respect, all weather 3G surface has been well To find out more about hiring the kindness and compassion." used over the winter, spring and facilities and ‘what’s on?’ see the OFSTED 2018 summer. The soccer pitches are in Facebook page Lane End Playing tip top condition, thanks to Simon Fields/Sports Association or Tickner of Polaris Groundcare who phone 07775 535542. Messages To nurture potential by instilling has freely given the benefit of his can also be sent via Facebook.

"Spiritual, moral, social and confidence cultural development of "Teaching is pupils is promoted consistently good successfully." with pupils making SIAMS 2019 good progress." OFSTED 2019

100% agree that their child "Small nurturing environment." is happy at Cadmore Parent View 2018 Parent 2018

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stunner. Another one is ‘American other plant like dahlias that will give Dawn’. One of the largest and most you masses of flowers for months. reliable dahlias in our garden. I just love walking around the garden It all depends what your favourite in the morning and making my own colour scheme is, but if you like posies. So rewarding! My herba- pink, Thomas A Edison is another ceous borders are giving us colour dahlia I can recommend to you all. for months. Named after one of the greatest Now is a great time to visit gardens inventors and so, so gorgeous! and make notes of your favourite I grow all our dahlias as part of our dahlias. They’ll be available from herbaceous borders, which gives early spring and this is when you me both colour in the garden and should order your tubers. I hope I hundreds of cut flowers. can inspire you. If you get into growing dahlias and are on Instagram, I’m thinking about creating a cutting please connect with me. I also share garden and also growing them in a lots of practical advice and post pic- dedicated area just for my flower tures of my favourites plants arrangements. I love fresh flowers throughout the year. from the garden and there is no

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[ I always feel slightly wistful at this time of year. The nights are drawing in and I fear that every sunny day when it’s warm enough to go without a jumper could be our last for a while. Perhaps that’s why we chose the beautiful, late-summer picture of wildflowers at Moor Common by Julie Wetenhall of Wycombe Court Artists for this issue’s cover. You’ve missed the summer show of Wycombe Court Artists in Lane End, but your next opportunity to see their artwork, including painting, sculpture, ceramics and felted forms is at Hughenden on 22,23 and 24 November. If you send me an email, I’ll send you an invite that will give you free access to the property to see the show. [email protected] September is also a time for new beginnings, with the start of the new school year. If you’re thinking you should try something new yourself, \ there’s: new Senior Circuits on Wednesdays to get fit; you could pledge your support once a month to help cook or serve at the Thurs- day lunch club at the Community Centre; or join the Lane End Conser- vation Group on the first Saturday of each month in their convivial The Window Doctor quest to keep Lane End’s public spaces tidy and green. CARE & REPAIR FOR ALL YOUR UPVC & ALUMINIUM WINDOW Do take a walk in our lovely woodlands to enjoy the autumn colours. & DOOR PROBLEMS • Replacement of broken down sealed units - misting up inside glass • Adjust front & back doors that do not shut • New handles, hinges and door locks • Replacement of patio door wheels • New security handles with keys Advertise in the Clarion • New door panels and cat ﬂ aps • New Georgian style or leaded style sealed units Connect with your local community, • All insurance work • Burglary damage • Servicing reach 1750 households in the area PLUS INSTALLATIONS OF NEW UPVC WINDOWS & DOORS Call us for a FREE Survey and Quotation, £55 half page per issue FENSA Registered Company No call out charge £90 full page per issue Friendly Family Established Business Tel: 01865 891776 Discounts for multiple issues Cowling & Co. Mob: 07860 435742 www.windowdoctor.co.uk email: [email protected] [email protected] / 881822

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The Clarion is the Parish of Lane End’s non profitmaking magazine, for the sharing of information about Parish activities. Neither the editor nor the Parish Council, whilst sponsoring the magazine, takes responsibility for the statements and/or views expressed herein. Any copy submitted to The Clarion may be edited for space, content or style. By sending information or articles to the editor for inclusion, you are accepting these terms. We welcome any news or diary dates from community organi- sations and letters from individuals. The next copy deadline is 1 November and the next issue will be delivered in December. Send copy to [email protected]

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Parish Clerk—Hayley Glasgow 01494 437111

Lane End Surgery 01494 881209 Lane End Pharmacy 01494 880774 NHS Direct 111 / 0845 46 47 Lane End Holy Trinity Church 01494 882644 Lane End Primary School 01494 881169 Lane End Village Hall 01865 400365 Frieth Village Hall 01494 880737 Lane End Youth & Community Centre 883878 / 07932 326046

Elim Hope Church 01494 882587 Cadmore End Village Hall 01494 881735 Cadmore End C of E Church 01494 882644 Cadmore End Primary School 01494 881460

Yellow cars taxi (01494) 44 44 02

Bucks County Council 01296 395000

Wycombe District Council 01494 461000

Highways On Call 0845 2302 882

Flytipping 0845 330 156

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