Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine Issue 87 70 pence where sold

Inside this Issue: Councillor’s Update Local News Spotlight on Local Business Not a Lot Happens in Ivinghoe Aston Sport

Parish Noticeboard The Quarterly Magazine of Ivinghoe Parish Council Welcome from Ivinghoe The Beacon Team... he Beacon Magazine would not Parish Council reach your door without the kind Contents Thelp of the volunteer band of s always since the last issue distributors. the Parish Council have been Many thanks to them all: Andy Councillors News 4-6 Abusy on behalf of parishioners Beezer, Les Hyde, Pat Roach, Peter Local Roundup 10 particularly dealing with a large number Miles, Geoff Travis, Albert Reynolds, of planning applications for Ivinghoe and Rob and Anne Cattle and of course Not a lot happens in Ivinghoe Aston. our roving reporter Nigel Thomson – Ivinghoe Aston 18 it couldn’t be done without you! Celebrations at the Old School 27 Allotments If you have any skills that will help Allotment holders will now have us to keep the magazine going or you Sport 30 received their letters reminding them would like to submit an article, please Schools & Pre-School 34 allotment rents are due. If you haven’t let us know as we are always looking Parish Noticeboard already paid the please send your meetings, agenda’s and minutes are for new and varied talents! 36 cheques to the Clerk Maxine Hayes available on the website and an online Interview with a Librarian 43 (details in the front of the magazine) or booking form for The Lawn will also be Spotlight on Local Business call into the library every other Thursday available soon. You can visit the website 45 afternoon between 2.30pm and 4.00pm at www.ivinghoepc.org.uk Faith News 50 when the Clerk will be there (dates News from Further Afield 58 available from the library). Bins The Parish Council are currently Aylesbury Vale District Council have From the Potting Shed... 63 reviewing the terms and conditions repaired the broken dog bin on The of the allotments and a new set will Lawn and the bin on the High Street has Editor: Christabel Boersma be issued to all allotment holders in also been repaired and has a new liner. Tel: 01296 661 532 the next few weeks. Email: [email protected] Beacon Magazine At the October 2013 meeting of the Trees Advertising Rates: Parish Council it was agreed to install Some of the trees on the green are Advertising Manager: Max Haynes, 1/4 page £38 per year an additional standpipe at the top of the being cut back being during October Clerk to Ivinghoe Parish Council 1/3 page £45 per year allotment site next Spring. It was also and November and the ivy at the base Tel: 01525 875308 1/2 page £75 per year agreed to review how this was working of the trees removed. This is part of the Email: [email protected] Full page £110 per year in July next year and if it was requested Parish Councils ongoing maintenance NB: Rates are for 4 editions. by allotment holders a trough would plan for all of the trees in the Parish. Design & Artwork: Laila Palfrey Artwork must be supplied also be installed. As the next issue of the Beacon Tel: 07979 945231 as a jpeg or a pdf file. magazine will be in February 2014 Email: [email protected] Parish Council Website (although a little early) we wish you The Parish Council website has been all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy up and running for the last year and the New Year. Deadline for articles for the Spring edition is 18 January 2014. Beacon magazine will soon be available Please send contributions to [email protected] to read on the website. Parish Council Karen Groom, Chairman Don’t forget you can view this magazine in colour at: www.ivinghoepc.org.uk

2 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 3 Harvey, South Beds Friends of the Earth meant the event over ran its schedule, told us about some of her campaigns and and SAVE Is still no nearer deciding its successful projects, but more importantly future, but with a success record such the significance of bees to the farmer, as it has, we cannot afford to let it go. supermarket, kitchen table and overall To know more about SAVE and SAVE 20-20 biodiversity, and what anyone can do to activities in the Vale such as Haddnham in (Support Aylesbury Vale’s help the survival of bees. Transition, or Winslow in Transition contact Avril Davies Enthusiastic questions and discussion [email protected] Environment) looks County and District Councillor forward and back http://avrildavies.mycouncillor.org Creating a Nature Reserve – the story of College Lakelooks forward and back ineteen years ago SAVE (Support awards to recognise local initiatives that Aylesbury Vale’s Environment) have resulted in lasting environmental gain. he BBOWT College Lake hosted materialised. By making some of my Nwas launched by Jonathon Porritt It re-established the Tour de Vale cycle ride a book launch and signing on 21st Community Leaders Fund available to and George Monbiot at a big conference in 2005, now a major fundraiser for the TSeptember for this amazing book BBOWT for the advance purchase of the in Aylesbury Civic Centre for anyone and British Wheelchair Sports Association. by Graham Atkins, and at the same book, the book could be published, the everyone interested in supporting their It set up Furniture Aid, the Aylesbury event re-dedicated the refurbished story told, and is available at the College local environment. re-use and recycling centre, and Castle hide to George Goddard the Lake Centre. http://www.bbowt.org. I had the idea for SAVE after the 1991 DuckLETS, a cash free trading system. cement works manager without whom uk/news/2013/09/23/honouring- Rio world environment conference urged The SAVE code is 10 things you personally Graham’s vision would never have founding-fathers-college-lake. ‘think global act local’, and as chairman can do to contribute to a better Aylesbury of environment committee and chairman Vale, including SAVE on waste, save of the council, I was then in a position to driving, and save wildlife. innovate and champion the environment. On October 3rd I attended a Three areas where Transport for Bucks With the dedicated support of a handful symposium SAVE 20-20 – developing ‘could do better’– highway maintenance, speed of like minded Aylesbury Vale officers a vision for the next 20 years. There reduction measures, and grass cutting this little vehicle for environmental were three speakers at the event. David activists, thinkers and visionaries in Lidington MP, Foreign Office Minister etting on for twelve months activities last year the Local Area Forum the local community has become an for Europe, spoke without notes for ago I identified with highways (LAF) considered it worthwhile to fund ‘environmental innovation hub’. 40 minutes on the global economic Gengineers where the priority road additional measures in Mentmore, Five ‘round table’ working groups and contributors to climate change, and maintenance should be done. This is Great Gap, Ivinghoe, and Edlesborough. 2 conferences delivered SAVE week how without climate security it will be in addition to ongoing pothole repairs. These ‘are in the pipeline’ as they say. for 6 years including the Green Fair and impossible to guarantee future security Some maps show the work to have The LAF is going to fund the preliminary the Recycled Clothes Show, involving of food, water and energy supplies. He been completed at the Travellers Rest work needed on the A4146 between thousands of people. It has supported wholeheartedly encouraged SAVE to Roundabout and the B488 from Grove the Travellers Rest and the Pebblemoor education projects, community events press on for the next 20 years. Martin to Rowden Farm, but we couldn’t find it! turning for a 50mph limit as a result including theatre and film and Zap Carbon, Hodson, environmental scientist, plant The other schemes are the rest of the of continuous pressure since this was SAVE Solar, and Superhomes projects biologist from Oxford Brookes University B488 to Great Gap, and Ivinghoe Aston turned down at the last review. LAF enabling residents to improve their homes, and Haddenham resident, explained to Slapton (which will continue to be funded Vehicle Activated Signs shared by install renewable energy systems and in detail and with pictures the whole patched and planed with the bad corner several parishes have been put in place, reduce bills. SAVE has awarded £40K in recent IPPC climate change report and to be prioritised). although if you are travelling within the grants and presented hundreds of SAVE its implications for us locally. Victoria Following on the speed watch teams speed limit they are hard to spot! u

4 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 5 Grass cutting. Can’t say much, it could the Environment Select Committee be libellous. Endless requests along long in September that any Parish Council lines of command produced nothing wishing to take over this service, with but more long grass this year, with the existing by-the-metre funding walking routes badly affected. After the transferred, should contact her. If your May election Cllr Ruth Vigor Hedderley council thinks this is a good idea, please was handed this responsibility at the contact me or her directly. County Council. She told members of

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he Connected counties newsletter dslchecker.bt.com it looks as if by shows that the Ivinghoe/Pitstone/ December 31st all the Cheddington TCheddington areas already have exchange Cabinets will have fibre the highest speed broadband service, broadband installed, but to different although it doesn’t feel like that as speeds. Eg cabinet 2 downstream contention problems at peak usage UP TO 25.5 Mbps, and cabinet 8 UP TO times are daily occurrences. 57mbps. Upstream speeds much slower On digging deeper in to BT websites of course.

FORD END WATERMILL IVINGHOE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE The only working watermill to survive intact in the county. The mill, recorded in 1616 but probably much older, was in use until 1963. Now restored by members of the Pitstone & Ivinghoe Museum Society, it retains all the atmosphere of a small farm mill of the late 1800s. Visitors can work the sack hoist and mill wheat on a rotary hand quern. Stoneground wholemeal flour for sale on milling days. OPENING TIMES 2013 Afternoons 2.00–5.00pm. 1st April - Easter Bank Holiday Monday (M), 14th LOCATION April - Sunday, 6th May - Bank Holiday Monday (M), 12th May - Sunday National Station Rd, Ivinghoe, Bucks LU7 9EA Mills Weekend (M), 27th May - Bank Holiday Monday (M), 9th June - Sunday, 600 metres from the church along 23rd June - Sunday (M), 7th July - Sunday, 21st July - Sunday (M), 4th August - Station Road. Sunday, 26th August - Bank Holiday Monday (M), 8th September - Sunday, 22nd The B488 to Leighton Buzzard. September - Sunday (M), 13th October - Sunday (M) as part of Tring Apple Fair MILLING DEMONSTRATIONS (water level permitting) on dates marked with an (M) 2.30pm-4.30pm approx Last admission 4.30pm. Admission: Adults: £3 children (5–15) 50p Ample car parking – no toilet facilities Restricted disability access School and other parties welcome by arrangement. Contact: Mill Manager - Chris Tugby, [email protected] or Telephone: 01442 825421. www.fordendwatermill.co.uk

6 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 7 PITSTONE MEMORIAL HALL & MILLENNIUM EXTENSION The Village Health Centre The large Millennium Yardley Avenue, Pitstone LU7 9BE Extension consists of a generous room with www.pitstonesurgery.co.uk a capacity for 70–80 Dr Richard Bell, Dr Tisha Patel people and a smaller Dr Stephanie Johnston, Dr Kirsten Riemer room with a capacity for 50 people Opening hours 9am-12pm (Weds 8am-12pm) Bar facilities are available by arrangement with the booking clerk 2pm-6pm (Fri 2-5pm) Half Day Closing Wednesday afternoons The Village Health Centre serves Pitstone, Ivinghoe and surrounding villages and For further details and revised prices please contact the Booking Clerk, is a long established training practice. Mrs Sue Gregory, 4 The Crescent, Pitstone. 01296 661609 We offer a full range of General Practice services including ante-natal care, minor surgery, diabetic and general nursing care and blood testing in our modern purpose built premises. Large car park. We dispense medicines to all our patients to be collected after consultation while at surgery. New patients are welcome. Please contact our reception staff or visit our website for more information. Telephone 01525 223211 www.pitstonesurgery.co.uk

Rainbows: Monday 4.30 – 5.30p.m. Pitstone Memorial Hall Do you want a local reliable Guider Elaine Thorogood 01296 661540

Brownies: Monday 5.45 – 7.15p.m. Pitstone Memorial Hall Guider Elaine Thorogood PLUMBER 01296 661540 that you can trust? Girl Guides: Tuesday 7.00 – 8.30p.m. Millennium Room, Installation of bathrooms, kitchens, washing machines, Pitstone Memorial Hall taps, radiators, towel rails etc. Guider Yvonne Ashton 01296 660044 Call John Byrom in Pitstone 07860 340 130 Email: [email protected] To join us, please visit our website at Girlguiding.org.uk

8 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 9 Ivinghoe Entertainments

t is amazing how quickly the nights Summer Festival 2013 Appeal for New Members have closed in – British Summer Review We are looking for new members to Graham Hollands ITime coming to an end marking the Both the Summer Ball and Laughter- join our committee who can add to Chair – Ivinghoe Entertainments commencement of the winter season. on-the-Lawn were a great success and the diversity of our membership and [email protected] we received substantial feedback via provide valuable alternate input to our Bonfire & Fireworks our on-line survey. While the feedback events. We are particularly looking Facebook: Saturday 2nd November was in the main positive there were a for new female members. Please https://www.facebook.com/IvinghoeEnts Our next event will be the Annual Bonfire number of improvement opportunities contact me on 07768-727998 or email http://ivinghoeentertainments.org.uk/ and Fireworks on 2nd November. The identified. Based upon the feedback we [email protected] event kicks off at 18:00 with the bonfire have identified the following changes for if you are interested in helping us. being lit at 18:45 followed at 19:15 by a 2014: Catering, Band/Sound Quality for the Thanks in advance. spectacular fireworks display managed Summer Ball, Photographic backdrop for by our team of trained pyro-technicians. the Summer Ball, Tables for the Laughter- As previous years we will have musical on-the-Lawn, and more robust audience accompaniment to the fireworks display control. Rememberance Day provided by Dave Mann. As is tradition; on our Fireworks night, there will be a Summer Festival 2014 10th November 2013 BBQ including hot and cold drinks, and Planning for the Summer Festival is a Fairground ride to entertain the children. underway and scheduled for Friday Naturally we hope that the weather will 20-Jun-14 and Saturday 21-Jun-14 be kind to ensure that the event will be the exact format has yet to be agreed and a great success. will published in the next update. If you Please note that it is a condition of would like to contribute ideas for either our insurance that no personal fireworks the Summer Ball or Laughter-on-the-Lawn (including sparklers, etc.) are brought onto please email: ivinghoeentertainments@ Ivinghoe Lawn. gmail.com or speak to a member of the Tickets will be available in advance, at committee. a discount, from Masons (Pitstone), Post Office (Ivinghoe), Grooms (Ivinghoe) and The Ivinghoe Christmas Tree Rose and Crown (Ivinghoe) £9 Family, £4 We are in the process of negotiation to Adult from mid-Oct. Tickets will be available erect a sapling Christmas Tree on the area on the night at £10 Family, £5 Adult. opposite the Kings Head, Ivinghoe so that You are welcome to bring your we can do our little bit to improve the combustible waste on the Saturday environment and sustainability. We hope to morning for the bonfire from 09:00 have the Christmas Tree in-situ by the end until approx. 12:00 – there are certain of November and illuminated from early oppy sellers will be around the Poppy appeal is of vital importance materials that we are unable to accept December for the Festive Season villages from October 25th. The to so many. (e.g. tyres, foam, etc.) and these will PRoyal British Legion continues Please be as generous as you can need to be taken to the local recycling Web Site its work amongst ex-servicemen and this Remembrance-tide. depot. Marshals will be available to Our website has the latest details of our events women and those suffering from injury Thank you for your continuing support assist with the unloading from 09:00. www.ivinghoeentertainments.org.uk or combat stress. The revenue from the Owen Wynne

10 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 11 Not a lot happens in Ivinghoe Aston Oh yes its Chrissssssstmas time – 18th November The Village Swan

ressies at the Pub – It’s that festive been nothing to eat at all. Nice one Phil! time of year when we get together There were a few questions as to Pin The Village Swan and BUY what happened to “ALL THE MONEY” LOCAL GIFTS for our loved ones. And as there was no charity attached. I can if the truth be known have a dam good confirm that it cost close to £1,100 night doing so! As usual the pub will to stage the event plus many hours be decked out and full of festive cheer, of people’s time and borrowed items stuffed with great food a gift ideas for such as marquees and straw bales! As Christmas and full of friends and family it transpired the ticket receipts did not raising a glass to the Santa season. Come cover costs. If a surplus was made then down and sample the atmosphere!! the extra was going to be put towards Oh and spend, spend, spend... a similar event at the end of Summer 2014. So now you know. Water hell is going on? During the fantastic evening some Water maintenance turns to water found they could dance and others hell as our roads are dug up and water that they couldn’t. Then there was the contaminated. This resulted in thousands Bucking Bronco. Much fun was had, of gallons of water is being poured away mostly by watching the middle aged day and night. Just waiting for the hose contingent trying to mount the thing. The GROOMS pipe ban now. longest ride young rider was by young cowboy Isaac, while the adults were led FARM GROVE FARM PYO by rider extraordinaire Emily. Well done to those two but the funniest, well take SHOP It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…… your pick, middle age humans were not FRESH MEAT & POULTRY built to mount a bronco, nuff said… 1. Select and pick your fruit and veg FREE RANGE EGGS & VEGETABLES Here’s one grabbing the fresh from the field “Foxy Lady” CHEESE, OLIVES, PIES, PATÉS & NUTS beast by the horn. u FREE LOCAL DELIVERY 2. Weigh and pay for it at the PYO kiosk OPENING TIMES 3. Take it home and enjoy eating the Thursday 9.00 - 12.30 fruits of your labour! Friday 8.30 - 5.30 Grove Farm PYO, Great Gap, Saturday 8.30 - 12.30 Ivinghoe, LU7 9DZ End of Summer Barn Dance Orders can be placed outside Sharon and Sharon organised a great these times by telephone For info go to grovefarmpyo.co.uk or ring night on 31August and many people that WILLOWDENE FARM 01296 668175 attended said it was a great night. The IVINGHOE Open everyday from approx. hog roast was consumed right down TEL: 01296 668326 mid-June to October to the bone but if it wasn’t for Phil’s ingenious rotary system there would have

12 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 13 Pathway to Heaven BALLS the Ivinghoe Aston style Giving is Glamourous about Ivinghoe Aston in the next issue Never looked so nice and clean – thanks The Ivinghoe Aston Events Team pulled Strictly Come Dancing event, of the Beacon? Email: to the landowner for cutting the hedge off a stunning Typically Tropical Ball which will include a couple of reluctant [email protected] it’s your village and the dog owners for keeping the path raising over £5,000 for charity. A stunning IA “dancers”, will be held at Wing have YOUR say, now subject to editorial so clean. night enjoyed by 400 people with the village hall on the 23rd of November. approval. obvious casualties of over indulgence Tickets are selling fast so email along the way. It nearly never was but [email protected] if you want Let’s rewind for the sterling effort of a team of men to attend this spectacle. The chosen A few IA girls, hubbies and friends went women and children that spent hours on charity for this event is Keech Cottage to the Henley-On-Thames to the rewind the Saturday morning/afternoon dealing Childrens’ Hospice in Luton. 80’s music festival where the Ivinghoe with a flooded marquee. Thanks to all Should you wish to support this event or Aston flag was seen by the entire 41,000 their effort the show went on. And what make a donation, please visit their website crowd. Here are the girls hanging out a show it was: “Michael Buble”, a steel at www.givingisglamourous.com with Simon Cow as the flag flies high on band and dance music to the early hours. the right. Everyone left eager to book for the next Scary Night at Father Christmas one which I hear will be in 2015. Well The Village Swan We’ve received a message from The done to everyone involved in making it If you were around last year you will recall North Pole. Santa will be calling into happen and to those that gave generously that Sharon and Steve frightened the life The Village Swan at 12:15 Christmas day for the good causes. out of the villagers by hosting a scary, for the 14th consecutive year. Once more decorated to the hilt, Halloween night. he will empty his sack for all the good Similar scariness is planned for this year. children. Below you can see him arriving It’s worth a visit just to see the décor. on scene last year along with Rudolph, who looks remarkably like that bloke The grotto to return that drinks a glass or two of wine in Now the talk of surrounding villages, The Village Swan. The Village Swan will be transformed into Santa’s Grotto as we head towards the big day. Such has the reputation spread folk are preparing to travel miles to see the transformation of a potentially grotty pub into a wonderland grotto, fit for the big man’s visit himself on Christmas day!

Keep Vigilant The police cannot be everywhere so we need to look out for each other. If you are not on my mailing list, where we often warn each other of suspicious activity email me and I will add you, [email protected]

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14 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 15 Tring Market Auctions Independent Fine Art & Chattel Auctioneers and Valuers. Est 1832 Auctioneers & Valuers of Fine Art, Antique Furniture & Collectables Fortnightly General Sales of General Furnishings & Effects Antique Furniture & Fine Art Sales Total & Part House Clearance Specialists If you can’t find it here you won’t find it anywhere! Buying or Selling, contact us on 01442 826446 The Market Premises, Brook Street, Tring, Herts HP23 5EF Website: www.tringmarketauctions.co.uk Email: [email protected]

16 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 17 Ivinghoe Town Hall... News!

ince the last Ivinghoe Beacon a Booking System for the Town Hall. and PPP… summer finally arrived More details will be given in the next Sand is stretching into Autumn! Ivinghoe Beacon and PPP issues. The Town Hall continues to appreciate The regular bookings are continuing the many Beacon Village’s users well and some of you will already have supporting the Post Office, Shop and enjoyed trying the new ‘Ballet for Beacon Library. Adults’ class or Vintage Fitness class! In September the Committee (has, If you are interested in Pilates on a after 2.5 years been managing to absorb Wednesday morning contact Andreas increases in electricity charges of 27%) on 07855 138005 she is keen to set reluctantly needed to slightly increase up a 2nd class, dependent on interest. the Hiring the Hall’s Fees. If you would like to have a look The Committee took the opportunity around or book the hall for a party, to simplify them making the 1st Hour meeting or other event please contact £12 and all subsequent hours £10/hour. our booking secretary Carole Wesley on Special rates are still available for certain 01296 661094. items e.g, Charitable Events etc. Since joining the committee Andy Beezer has been helping us to develop Stephen Swinbank, Secretary.

Ivinghoe Town Hall

BELLOWS MILL Historic user-friendly Hall with EATON BRAY awards for Best Used and Managed Small Hall in the County Attractive self catering and Sited in the centre of the Village, the Town Hall provides modern facilities Bed and Breakfast accommodation for local groups, parties and fundraising activities. in idyllic surroundings of old water mill Facilities include: Licenced for Civil wedding ceremonies Improved lighting, heating, and new upholstered chairs Wedding Breakfasts for up to 60 guests Music options including quality electronic piano Stage with specialised lighting, curtains and dressing room

New kitchen with microwave, oven, hob, fridge, comprehensive crockery and glassware For details phone 01525 220548 Chair lift/wheelchair for those with mobility problems or email [email protected] Classes near you If you want to know more contact Carole Wesley; Tel: 01296 661094

18 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 19 Restoration Open Day Ivinghoe and Pitstone WI

he second Restoration Open Day Draw, the Trust’s fundraising prize raffle. t seems a long time ago now, but our July my fingers are very firmly crossed to that end! at Drayton Beauchamp on Sunday First prize was a week’s canal holiday, outing, arranged by Lesley and Annie, was a A trip to Westonbirt Arboretum is planned T8th September was a successful generously donated by Pitstone based Ivery happy event. Most of our members were for the end of October /beginning of November. afternoon where visitors came to see the Wyvern Shipping Co. in attendance, and we drove to Ellesborough, Depending to a large extent as it does on the restoration volunteers in action restoring Wendover Arm Trust is a charity run where we were shown around a wonderful way the weather affects the colour of the leaves, the canal. Restoration Director Roger exclusively by volunteers who raise funds garden that was so large and diverse in planting I really hope this takes place, because the trees Leishman was on hand to talk to groups to purchase materials and hire equipment that there were 16 different seating areas. The can look absolutely spectacular if it has been at the working site, explaining how the for our volunteer workforce to do the weather was everything it should have been cold and dry for a spell. We shall see (oops- canal is restored and what is involved in work. Did you know it now costs £400 to on a summer’s evening in July, and the garden unintended pun there). creating a long lasting legacy for future restore 1 metre of canal? There are many itself was owned by a member of Kimble and Again this is quite a difficult article to write, as generations to enjoy. ways that you can show your support for Ellesborough WI who afterwards fed us a so many important things are going on between Mayor of Tring, Mrs Roxanne Ransley this project. Become a member, make a beautiful meal, the star of which (apart from the writing the article and it being published. was guest of honour and joined a tour donation or join the restoration volunteers. puddings that is) was the locally sourced ham. We are looking forward to a Christmas craft to see the restoration and to meet the Visit our website They didn’t actually know the precise pig by name workshop on Saturday November 16th, and volunteers carrying out the work. Back www.wendoverarmtrust.co.uk for but did assure us that it had grown up nearby. hopefully that will work as well as our workshops at the church, she then made the Grand further details or call 07547 181857. Rachel did a wonderful job for us with the Usually do, they always seem to be very massage workshop at the end of July, and it popular among members. was so successful there have been requests for Well here we are again – the last article of the another which we could possibly arrange for early year for this magazine and at this moment in time in the New Year when things seem to grind to halt I don’t know who will be President next year, after Christmas, sorry for mentioning that word. who will be writing the articles for the Village In August the weather wasn’t quite so kind magazines next year, or even if there will be a WI when we gathered on the Village Lawn for our in existence next year. I am sure that someone picnic. It was very gloomy; although the rain did will step up on the night of the AGM but yet hold off whilst we ate. Afterwards there was again it has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. We Jenga and Hoopla before going into the Town had the same problem this time last year, no-one Hall for a nice cup of tea and a small number of wanted to be President, so I plugged the gap business items. Unlike the July meeting numbers as it were. There have been some really good were very low on this occasion, perhaps it was moments, but I am sure that there is someone holidays or perhaps we need to re-think this one? out there who will do a very good job for our WI Our talk on Aromatherapy seemed to be well next year, and I hope the committee will give received in September, and at the time of writing them all the support they need. My thanks go we are looking forward to a visit from the Doctor- to all the good friends who have given me their now that’s not something you usually hear is it? unstinting support as always, you know who Dr. Tony Maisey is going to talk to us about SPARE you are so I won‘t mention you by name and PART SURGERY – who knows what we may have embarrass you, but your help through the difficult heard or seen by the time you read this! times has been very much appreciated. Our tickets for the Quiz night on October 26th When Christmas does come I hope it will be a seem to be selling well at the time of writing very happy and peaceful one for you and yours. and hopefully we will have had a great night and Maggie Halsey President of Ivinghoe and raised a lot of money by the time this is published Pitstone W.I.

20 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 21 The Miller’s Tale

s I write this article we have one yearly inspection we did just that. more milling day left this season, This means we now have the cast for Aas you read this now it has already reference as well as the usual ‘good been and gone, but it is, or was our eying up’ my technical term for a annual collaboration with Tring’s Own thoroughly close look! Apple Fayre. Besides our event there are The millstone lifting and inspection many other apple related events spread is just the start though, we thoroughly roughly over a month in and around check all the other moving parts of the Tring, if you missed it this year here mill for wear and tear and correct fitting is a reference for next year. etc, adjusting, repairing, replacing things www.tringapplefayre.com where necessary and generally making Once again we will have bread on sure that everything is in good condition sale baked by Steve Mansbridge of before we open again next spring. Mansbridge Bakers Boxmoor, Hemel The months from now until the spring, Hempstead using wholemeal flour our off season months, are traditionally ground at Ford End watermill. http:// the time when we also undertake larger www.mansbridgebakers.co.uk jobs that might mean some, or all of the Once the last milling day is over it will mill would be restricted to visitors due to be time for the end of season inspection the ongoing work, obviously this is not of the millstones, this involves lifting the good for visitors. But this off season we top millstone (Called ‘runnerstone’ as it currently have no major jobs or urgent Ivinghoe Construction Ltd is the only one of the pair that turns, the repairs to undertake. bottom millstone, or bedstone remains This is mostly due to having such stationary at all times) and giving the a dedicated group or regular Sunday Kitchens stones a thorough cleaning and then morning crew consisting of five of us, inspecting the milling surface grinding although David my predecessor says Bathrooms pattern to check for wear and to assess he’s getting past it now and I should whether it is good enough for next only count him as a half! But I have Wet Rooms seasons milling, or if we will need to massive respect for these ‘old boys’ who call in the local millwright to re-cut the diligently turn up every week come rain Landscape works for all grinding surfaces. or shine, heat wave or blizzard and help Nigel (one of our regular Sunday to keep the mill in good condition for the gardens or paddocks helpers) was formerly a dentist before enjoyment of future visitors. retiring, he suggested we take a cast When I first volunteered down at the Sean Reidy of part of the stone using the ‘rubbery mill there were only really three of us stuff’ (sorry Nigel the technical name who turned up regularly but for the last 01525 221642 eludes me at present) which dentists few years we have had a couple of extra use to take impressions of peoples pairs of hands which means we can 07850 452492 teeth for use as a comparison in future get the work done much quicker and as inspections, which we thought was a result we are pretty much on top of worth a punt and so during a previous everything maintenance wise u

22 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 23 The Friends of St Mary’s Presents Christmas Wreath Making Course Saturday 7 December Two sessions: 9.30-11.30am or 1.30-4.30pm At: Ivinghoe Town Hall Cost: £30 including all instruction, materials and your beautifully made wreath!

Call Ali on 662 446 or Christabel on 661 532 to book

Raffle, refreshments and a very Christmassy time guaranteed!

All monies raised split between St Mary’s Restoration Fund and Keech Cottage Hospice

Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 24 and have time to do other things. One watermill yet, you’ve missed your such ‘other thing’ was making a new chance this season so will have to come Celebrations at the picnic bench for the compound, we next year now, I will update the website looked into buying one but I thought with next year’s opening dates as soon Old School... they were pretty expensive for what as I decide them, if not before, then you actually got and that we could make definitely soon after Christmas., oh and ello there from the Old School. a better one ourselves for much less speaking of which I guess this is the The realisation of our village money, so we got the timber and made last from me until after Christmas, so Hhub continues… We held our it ourselves for a fifth of the cost of I’ll wish you a happy one now! second ever Annual General Meeting buying a readymade one! on Wednesday 21st August, to great If you haven’t been to visit the Cheers all. Chug Mill Manager success. All reports and the two minor amendments to the constitution were accepted. Officers were re-elected with Carol Tarrant retaining the role of Chair, The Beacon Community John Wallis as Treasurer and Bob Tarrant as Secretary. A further group of villagers Choir sing Faure’s Requim were elected as Trustee Committee Members to oversee and drive the The skirting has been patched and development of the hub for all. anything added, or that stays still long Following on from the AGM, the enough, continues to get glossed or inaugural Trustee Committee Meeting painted. The IT room is getting there, the took place on Wednesday 11th kit is housed and in the process of being September. Covered on the agenda was installed ready for use. The Scouts have the development of an exciting new set initiated a deep cleaning exercise which of fundraisers… once the buildings are is greatly appreciated. in a suitable state for use (more on that Anyone wishing to lend a hand please later)… and ways to ensure all of the pop into the café, where a list of all community are fully engaged in the use outstanding tasks are held. We can then of our own hub. make certain that all items listed are Why not register your interest in our covered off in good time for our planned he 19th century French composer The concert will be held at 6 pm on hub… Become a ‘Hubber lubber’ and find activities. Gabriel Faure is best known for Sunday 24th November, in St. Mary’s out what’s going on and how you can help. The CuriosiTEA team have also been This Requiem, which has become Church, Ivinghoe. The programme will Pop into the CuriosiTEA café and shaking the collecting tin, with donations much-loved and has served as an also include Faure’s piece The Cantique register to be on our email mailing list. to date paying for and installing a baby inspiration for choirs, audiences and de Jean Racine, and French instrumental We’ll keep in contact with you to make changing table. Thanks again! congregations around the world. The pieces from the 19th century. sure you know what’s going on. work has been described as being “both Tickets are £10 per adult (children Continued thanks to all who are Events planned so far… intimate and peaceful” and is celebrated free) and include refreshments. helping to make the hub ready for our We’re working with you all to define a for the beauty of its melodies and the They can be obtained from Charles community either through donating time programme of events that suits all of our “wonderful colour of its orchestration”. Thorogood (01296 661540, or or money… You know who you are! needs and will share this on our website On this occasion, the Beacon charles.e.thorogood@btinternet. Bob and Carol Tarrant, Hayley Wesley www.ivinghoeoldschool.com along with Community Choir will be accompanied com) or from any choir member, and are and the CuriosiTEA team have sanded details of how to book future events as by organ, harp and strings, and will be available now. and sealed the floors in the two big soon as we can. Visit the website for the conducted by Judith Sheridan. Barbara Cummings community spaces. most up to date information. u

26 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 27 The CuriosiTEA community café will be £15 each and forms can be collected open to support the Bonfire Night on the from CuriosiTEA Rooms or by emailing Lawn, run by Ivinghoe Entertainments, [email protected]. on the 2nd November. Hayley and Make sure you come along to our team will be on hand with tasty treats events and support our community hub, and drinks adding to what is a fabulous we look forward to welcoming you at annual event. Ivinghoe Old School – make the most of We recently held the first Table your own village facilities! Top Sale at our community hub, with Call 01296 662267, email fantastic results, we had 12 tables each [email protected], visit with a variety of goods for sale. We will www.ivinghoeoldschool or pop in to be having another Table Top Sale on the the café and register to be on our email 16th November, booking forms for stalls mailing list as a ‘Hubber lubber’. are available through the CuriosiTEA rooms. In the build up to Christmas we’re also looking at hosting a Christmas Market evening on Friday 6th December. This cosying Christmas event will run from 6pm – 10pm, giving everyone the chance to attend, buy some gifts (or treats for yourself!) and soak up the Christmas atmosphere. Stalls are

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Monday 9.30 am Wilstone Village Hall 7.00 pm Cheddington Village Hall Tuesday 6.00 pm Low Impact class @ Wilstone Village Hall Wed nesday 9.30 am Wilstone Village Hall 7.30 pm Pitstone Memorial Hall Thursday 9.45 am Low Impact class @ Wilstone Village Hall Friday 9.45 am Wilstone Village Hall

28 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 29 Sports Sports Sports Pitstone Pitstone and Ivinghoe Junior Football and Ivinghoe Junior Football Club News Club News... ou know you are getting old when standard (well pretty good) coaching from itstone and Ivinghoe Junior Football Club in! Please contact Merrick on 668940 or you think back to the days before over 20 qualified coaches at Pitstone and provides football coaching and games Matthew on 660638 and try out one of YPlay Station and Xbox took over Ivinghoe Junior Football Club. Pfor boys and girls between the ages of our training sessions. Matthew List the lives of your kids. When the only Having been involved with the club since 5 and 16 with the emphasis on sportsmanship thing that you did was to meet up on the my first son Harry joined started playing and fair play. We are a Charter Standard club The Beacon Magazine would love to feature village green , “jumpers for goal posts”, as a 5 year old, back in 2007 I have loved with over 140 playing members of all abilities, more sporting news, whether you are in and simply play football… for hours on every minute of it (well shall we say the drawn from the surrounding area. a netball squad, badminton club, run the end! Your mum was never happier than vast majority of it). Seeing the boys and The new season has just started and we local cricket club or a regular runner, please when you came home with muddy legs girls develop not only their football skills, would warmly welcome any new players, contact The Editor to get your sport featured (or worse) or grass green knees on your but their all round confidence fills me with particularly those of primary school age. in the magazine! jeans… ok well maybe not the latter. pride and makes all those freezing cold, There’s no better time to come and join email: [email protected] u Clearly things have changed but for wet Sunday mornings spent coaching on me there is still nothing better than the Ivinghoe lawn, at school, the recreation being with your friends, as a team, in the ground and Marsworth Road ground all Ivinghoe Aston fresh air, trying to play football like Pele, worthwhile. Cruiyff, Moore, Maradonna (maybe not), In case you didn’t know, your local junior Village Hall Beckham, Ronaldo, Messi or any number football club provides football coaching of your favourite footballers. and games for boys and girls between Though we can shake our heads at some the ages of 5 and 16 with the emphasis of the antics we see in the Premiership on sportsmanship and fair play. It is also nowadays, what hasn’t changed is the a Charter Standard club with over 150 excitement and thrill of playing football at playing members of all abilities, drawn the grassroots level. What has changed, from the surrounding area. We warmly Villagers are reminded that there is a hall at Ivinghoe Aston for hire at similar rates to for the better, is that the opportunities to welcome all new players so if you would Ivinghoe’s Village Centre and Town Hall. For details contact booking secretary Barbara play, be coached and encouraged to learn like to join in, why not contact, myself Rayment 01525 220959 or email [email protected] new skills and develop as a player, have David (U12s)on 660625, Merrick (U16s) never been greater. on 668940 or Matthew (U14s) on 660638 “When I were a lad” there was no and try out one of our training sessions, possibility of playing football with your we just know you will love it! 5 and 6 year old school friends in a safe Oh, and check out our website too: Hawthorn and friendly environment, yet now, from http://www.pandifootball.net/ Garden Maintenance U6’s upwards you can get professional David Cook for all your gardening needs

Pruning • Weeding • Hedge & Tree Work • Lawn care The Beacon Magazine would love to feature more sporting news, whether you are in a netball squad, badminton club, run the local cricket club or a Grass Cutting • Patios • Small Landscapes regular runner, please contact The Editor to get your sport featured in the Telephone : Roy 01296 625531 magazine! email: [email protected] Mobile : 07906 398187

30 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 31 Vinghoe Velo’s: riding bikes and raising a lot of money for Charity!

Hospice. The Hetherington’s braved scorching temperatures and step gradients riding from London to Paris in July. Our “Blue Peter” style totaliser would have been well into the thousands before August but the Prudential RideLondon Surrey 100 got more of us on our bikes. John and Elke Hegarty, Kate Campbell, John Bourton, Andrew ust like our friend the Bee the Hetherington all rode in the Olympic Vinhoe Velos have been busy this Road race route a total of 100 miles. Jsummer. Displaying the type of Charities supported were MacMillan dedication normally associated with Cancer Support, Breast Cancer Care, Olympians they have been clocking up The British Red Cross, Action Medical thousands of miles on and off roads UK Research and British Heart Foundation and Europe. This included an intrepid Kate and John en route to the Mall – jaunt into Northern France; a successful almost there chaps, keep pushing! trip organised by our very own Peter Another mention of Mark (Bono) Thompson, thank you Pete! Wilson who rode with Chris Boardman “I’m busy, busy, busy,” said the bee. in the lake district in August, this time “I haven’t got a single second to be free. in support of Action Medical research. It’ll take me hours and hours Mark experienced even bigger hill but Grebe Canal Cruises Ltd To visit all the flowers, was rewarded for his valor with cake! I’m very, very, very busy” said the bee. Last and by no means least; our Tea Day Boats “I’m busy, busy, busy,” said the bee. Riders took part in the Churches Ride. Enjoy a relaxing day on the canals aboard one of “I shan’t be home for dinner or for tea. Monies raised here have gone to none our day boats. These self drive boats are licensed It makes me rather dizzy, other than St Mary’s Church, Ivinghoe! for up to 12 people. Please see our website for And a little wizzy, wizzy, Looking at our totaliser Vinghoe Velos further details and our special winter rates. To be so very, very busy”, said the bee. have raised in excess of massive £9,000 Public Cruises The Velos cycled not only for fun but to for charity this summer. 90 minute cruises weekends and school holidays raise money for charity and even rubbing This goes to show that “IT IS AMAZING from Easter through to end of October. shoulders with cycling celebrity! WHAT YOU CAN DO ON A BIKE!” Adults: £8.00 Seniors: £7.50 Fund raising efforts were kicked off To all of you who supported our charity Children: £4.50 Family: £20.50 in May by Mark Wilson (known as Bono fundraising efforts year we would like to (2 – 15 yrs) (2 adults + 2 children) to some) when he took part in the Help say a GREAT BIG THANK YOU! See our website or contact us for details of for Heroes Battlefield Ride. Steve “The If you would like to cycle with Vinghoe our Cream Tea, Roast Lunch and Evening Deer Hunter” rode the Chiltern Challenge Velos our details can be found here: Dinner cruises. and played “dodge the deer” (which he http://www.ivinghoevelos.org.uk/ Website: www.grebecanalcruises.co.uk Telephone: 01296661920 lost, but he is all ok now) for Iain Rennie We look forward to meeting you.

32 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 33 Schools and Pre-Schools

Brookmead School Windmill Pre-School Opening Hours Due to the increasing demand for places he children will by now be settled performances in December; pupils in he new academic year has well at Windmill Pre-School, we are pleased into their refurbished classrooms the upper school will also be taking part and truly begun, and at Windmill to announce that from January 2014, we Tafter the October half term and the in the national singing event together TPre-School we have welcomed a will be opening on Friday afternoons. This new hall, library and learning spaces are on with schools across the country to number of new children in to the setting means that we will be open five days per target for completion in February next year. celebrate the end of the composer alongside the children already here from week. And because of the popularity of It’s been amazing to see how well Benjamin Britten’s centenary year the previous terms. the setting, we strongly recommend that everyone has been getting on during on the 22nd November. This month we have worked with the you put your child’s name on the waiting the first phase of the building works; Brookmead pupils can be heard singing church to collect food for the Harvest list long before you actually decide to send Mongolian learning experiences and a at: Festival and support families less them. We take children from the age of Roman battle reenactment in the new • St Mary’s Christmas Fayre: Saturday fortunate. Children have been learning two years old right the way up to aged yurt, the headteacher’s office turned into 23rd November about what this means and how we can five – if you would like to arrange a visit, a photographers studio for the school • Friends at Brookmead Christmas help other people. please email our administrator Claire Hose photographs, violin lessons taken in the Fair: Saturday 30th November 10:00- At the end of this Half Term, we will be at [email protected] admin office, additional forest school 13:00 having a Halloween themed week with learning, and break times on Ivinghoe • The Old School Christmas Market: crafts, foods and activities which will We need you lawn and play equipment. Friday 6th December conclude with the children having Part of our success as a pre-school There have been two open mornings for • OAPs’ Christmas Lunch, Pitstone a costume competition. We might even is the role the parents or carers play new parents to see for themselves what Memorial Hall: Friday 13th December see the staff and committee getting within the setting. We currently have the early learning years experience is at 12:30-13:30 dressed up, so watch this space for a very small number of enthusiastic Brookmead School. They also had a tour to The Headteacher is Katherine Douglas pictures! volunteers that come in and help out. see learning in the rest of the school. and chair of governors Elizabeth Young. This can involve helping with crafts and Pupils are looking forward to taking For further information or to arrange a Events messy play, reading stories, baking or part in Christmas events around visit please email office@brookmead. During this academic year, we have helping with tidying and clearing up at the villages as well as their own bucks.sch.uk or call 01296 668543. a number of events planned to help the end of a session. We would like to raise funds for the Pre-School. Many of invite members of the local community these events will be open to the wider to get involved. ou don’t have to be a community, so we hope you will come parent of a child currently attending TOWN FARM ART SHOW IN and show your support: Windmill – if you could spare a couple • October: Family photo session with of hours on an ad hoc or regular basis CHEDDINGTON: Photography by Carrie we’d love to welcome you in to the Eight artists showing paintings, textiles, • November: Quiz night at Ivinghoe setting - you would need to undergo ceramics, sculpture, woodcarving, Town Hall a CRB check if you become a regular • December: Christmas concert volunteer). To register your interest in woodcraft, contemporary basketry and • February: Textile recycling volunteering please email admin@ jewellery. Plus mulled wine, mince pies • May: Quiz night and annual sponsored windmillpreschool.co.uk walk around the village We particularly welcome dads, or and Christmas cake! • June: Church fete with float people with interesting jobs to come in www.townfarmartshow.blogspot.co competition and Silent Auction and get involved. So if you are good at m • July: Textile recycling sport, or are a fire fighter or you u 34 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: OIssuene w87eekend only: Friday 22, November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 35 Saturday 23, Sunday 24 November 2013: 10am – 5pm 6 Town Farm, Cheddington, Near Tring, LU7 0TT Please park on High Street – not in Town Farm. Free entry. Donations for refreshments in aid of Rennie Grove Hospice Care.

Parish No ticeboard TOWN FARM ART SHOW IN CHEDDIN Eight GTON: artists showing paintings, textiles, Old School ceramics, sculpture, woodcarving, woodcraft, contemporary basketry and Christmas Market Friday 6 December 6-10pm Pitstone Community jewellery. Plus mulled wine, mince pies is pleased to announce that our first AND Film Club and Christmas cake! public screenings are arranged. www.to Brookmead School wnfarmart In November we will be showing Song for Marion, a touching show.blogs Christmas Fete pot.co comedy-drama starring Terence Stamp and Vanessa Redgrave. m Saturday 30 November Details are: One weekend o nly: Frida at Brookmead School Date: Friday 15th November 2013 Saturday 2 y 22, 3, Sunda Venue: Pitstone Memorial Hall y 24 Nove 201 mber Doors open 7:30pm, film starts at 8pm Christmas Trees3 fresh: 1 0fromam the – Farm Time: 6 5pm Town Farm Certificate: PG , Chedding ton, Near Prices: Adult: £5, Child (14 and under): £3 Tring, LU Beacon Villages PleaseTop park quality on Christmas High Street7 trees0T T In December we will be showing Disney’s The Lone Ranger, direct from the grower – not in Town Society starring Johnny Depp. Details are: Farm. Annual General Meeting Date: Friday 13th December 2013 Free e We are situatednt onry the. B4506 Don between Venue: Pitstone Memorial Hall re ations for fresRingshallhmen andt Dagnall. Pitstone Memorial Hall Time: Doors open 7:30pm, film starts at 8pm Look out for the Giants iFathern ai Xmasd o f Rennie Certificate: 12A Grove Hos pice Care. Meeting Room Prices: Adult: £5, Child (14 and under): £3

£2 off any tree with this advert Tickets are available from the Beacon Villages Community Wednesday 20th November Library, or from Klaus Ginda 01296 668911. Tickets are limited at 8pm so please book early to avoid disappointment. Telephone 01442 842299 We must enforce film certificates so proof of age will be required Refreshments for all screenings. G.I. Rogers & All villagers welcome SON Email: [email protected] to advertise your event here.

36 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 37 work in the police, maybe even a gardener, speak a foreign language or is from doctor, nurse or dentist and could spare a different country that would like to some time to come in and talk about your share their experiences of a different job, the children would love to meet you, culture, language, food or life style. so please do get in touch. During this academic year, we would Gail Dodsworth, Chair love to hear from anyone who can Voluntary Management Committee Marsworth Millennium Hall, Vicarage Road, Marsworth HP23 4LR Tel: 07506 179658 Email: [email protected] Give your child an outstanding start Marsworth Pre-School, held at Marsworth Millennium Hall, is a very popular village

Windmill Pre-School in Ivinghoe is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted making us pre-school with an outstanding reputation, attracting children from a wide area. one of the top pre-schools nationally and highest rated locally

“Children make excellent progress in all areas of their learning and Sessions available for ages 2 to 5 years, FULL or PART days:- development because staff plan an outstanding range of activities…“

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

“Children have fun and are purposefully engaged in all areas of this dynamic setting. Morning Session:- 9.00am - 11.30am They make excellent progress as staff recognise them as unique individuals…”

Lunch Club:- 11.30am - 12.30pm Morning session: 9am-12pm Source: Ofsted report June 2011 Afternoon Session:- 12.30pm - 3.00pm Lunch club: 12pm-1pm Afternoon session: 1pm-3pm For further information, details of funding, session availability or to arrange a visit, please call 07506 179658 or visit our website From January 2014 we will be open 5 full days per week www.marsworthpreschool.org.uk

We welcome all children between 2 and 5 years from Pitstone, Ivinghoe & surrounding areas to our purpose-built premises behind Brookmead School Pitstone & Ivinghoe great summer party with Doodle Caboodle IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD Toddler Group help. Many thanks to them. For further info and to arrange a visit for you and your child please contact us: We are delighted that so many new [email protected] or 01296 661031 (during sessions) ur group runs every Wednesday families have joined toddlers over the

during term time between year, our group is really growing and Registered Charity No. 1032380 www.windmillpreschool.co.uk O1.15 – 3.00pm in the Pitstone each week the hall is full of busy, happy Memorial Hall, £2 per family per session. children and families. Of course, as the group grows so does the workload for Termly round-up our volunteers. Naturally, as our children We have enjoyed a busy term, with card grow the member’s also find their ability making for Father’s day, song times with to support the group naturally changes our new brightly coloured parachute, and we are always keen to recruit new story time with Tracy our Vicar, 1st Kick, members onto the committee, or for singing Helen, D Beats all came to give us people to come early and help set up, a free taste session and coming 2nd in the or stay and clear away. If you feel you Ivinghoe and Pitstone fete with an amazing could help in anyway however big or hungry caterpillar float. What a fun day small please let us know. 4 members that was, our highest position to date and of the committee are stepping down even the rain didn’t stop us celebrating. this Christmas; we are very keen for The summer term was rounded off with a volunteers to step forward! u

38 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 39 Coming up out into the larger area of the hall. We have been busy planning activities A snack and drink is provided for the for the coming weeks and have plenty of children, whilst tea, coffee and biscuits, craft, messy play and fun activities ready (sometimes cake!) for the adults at no to engage the little ones. We have some extra cost. special afternoons planned for Halloween, The sessions either end with a story Bonfire night and the big count-down to time or sing along session, which the Christmas, but in the meantime there children really love and can now involve Soft furnishings for your whole are some exciting themes we want to games with our bright coloured parachute. home or simply one room explore with the children as National Throughout the year, we welcome visits world animal day, National space week, from local organisations and enterprises Supplying bespoke curtains, National children’s book week and National with products such as books, cosmetics blinds, loose covers, cushions, baking week are upon us in October. We and jewellery to name but a few. This tracks & poles and lots more also have photo’s with Carrie on 13th offers great retail opportunities for parents Complete service including November, Children in need teddy bear and local entrepreneurs and as 10% of all design, fabric samples, picnic 13th November, 20th November sales come back to the group, it is a great measuring, making up and fitting Shopping event, 18th December way to support the group. If you or anyone Christmas party, all to look forward too. you know would like to run a stall or give a demonstration at a session please contact About us via Facebook or our website. The baby and toddler group is an integral part of life in the village and offers a Get in touch wonderful opportunity for parents, Facebook and our Website are brilliant grandparents and careers to meet and ways of keeping up to date with what enjoy a cuppa together. There have is happening each week at Toddlers. James B Chadburn FBHI been some good friendships formed The website contains general information Fine Antique clocks & Barometers amongst both the parents and our and is updated termly with newsletters younger members. Many of the children and a programme. Specialist in repairs & DISCOUNT form friendships with those they later If you have not joined us on Facebook restorations. go to pre-school and then school with yet please do! We are beginning to therefore helping them settle into their use this as our main form of weekly Valuations & clock GOLF new environments happily. communication to keep us all up to date finding service. Each week we offer art, craft and with the planned activities, crafts and SHOP messy play activities which allow the visitors coming to see us. Facebook Advice & assistance on children to express themselves creatively is also the perfect place for your ideas formation & disposal of whilst keeping their home mess free! for future activities to be posted. Keep private clock collections. IVINGHOE GOLF CLUB Our toddlers have access to a range of an eye out for our posters advertising toys and activities such as dressing up, our special events. We look forward to Quality clocks/barometers train tracks, slides, trikes, trampolines etc. seeing you soon. Bought & sold. We are able to alternate these toys to Website: www. keep everyone happy and entertained. pitstoneandivinghoetoddlers.btck.co.uk Telephone 01525 221165 There is a safe soft area with a wide Facebook: Pitstone and Ivinghoe baby Mobile 07790 000629 Wellcroft, Ivinghoe, Beds LU7 9EF variety of toys for babies to explore and and toddler group E-mail: [email protected] TELEPHONE 01296 668696 have fun until they are ready to venture Clare Cleland, Committee Member

40 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 41 LEARN TO DRIVE WITH Interview with a Librarian! UND THE BEN RO DRIVING D SCHOOL Are you interested in learning to drive? As a fully qualified ADI, I will help you to pass your driving test and to drive safely for life * Special offer * £15 per hour for the first three hours, then just £23 per hour!

Patience and sense of humour guaranteed If you are interested please visit my website: www.roundthebend-drivingschool.co.uk or call Brian on 01442 381549 or brief history; Prior to June 2012, course being one of the main stays but 07988 742385 for further details Buckinghamshire County Council had in addition are computers, E-books, DVD Ato make savings and the area that they system of swaps and borrowing, photo felt should be trimmed were public libraries. copying, access to general and local Whilst working with Community groups to try information. Children are very welcome at the and establish a workable yet cost effective library and there are story time sessions with way of keeping libraries in rural areas open. books being read by Frances Booth. There To the rescue; Emma Huxley stepped are also connections with libraries in the forward and together with a band of like South-East of the UK and of course Tring. minded people saved the library from All these services being provided by the potential closure. From June 2012 on the volunteers; There is certainly a happy esprit- library became a Community Library but for de-corps throughout the place and long may the one and only professional stalwart Shelle it continue. West. The library also needed to appoint and train a group of volunteers to help keep the Read the small print library operational. One of those community After an extensive undercover operation the spirited individuals is Gloria Snowdon, Beacon Reporter can now confirm that the which confirms the old adage if you want suspicion of an unlikely alliance between something done ask a busy person! Gloria, the Beacon and Specsavers is without after undertaking a comprehensive training foundation. This suspicion arose on account programme, is now involved at the front of the very small print of the summer edition of house, ordering books, seeing to their necessitating in many cases a comprehensive recirculation and providing up to date reports. ophthalmic reassessment. The library provides a very comprehensive Nigel Thompson and eclectic range of services. Books, of Photograph by Rob Cattle

42 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 43 Spotlight on local Businesses: The Cook Partnership

usband and wife team, Pam and David Cook, have lived in HIvinghoe for fifteen years and set up their accountancy practice soon after moving to the village. The Beacon talked to Pam and David about their business and what makes Ivinghoe and the surrounding area such a great place to live and work.

Q: How long have you lived in the local area and can you remember what attracted you to this area? David: Pam and I had passed through Ivinghoe a number of times whilst visiting friends in Leighton Buzzard, and always thought that it would be a lovely place to live. Soon after, we moved to village, on our third wedding anniversary in May 1998. Then strangely, our friends moved to Surrey about three months later! work soon wore off. I can only assume Pam: We loved the beauty of the it was the shopping opportunities which countryside, and the peace and quiet kept me on the daily commute (she REFERENCES compared to our then home in Kingston- was based in Regents Street), before I PROVIDED upon-Thames. Back then you could get decided to get a job nearer to home. 07891 449077 so much for you money in terms of David: I had decided on a career shift property. We might have got a small two and by chance, came upon my first [email protected] bed flat in S W London but for the same client, in Aldbury – running the finances money we got a four bed house and of Peter Harris’ Horse Racing business. garden in Ivinghoe. With travel times in Ivinghoe Accountancy Services was to London, in theory at least, only about formed in August 1999. Ironically I did 10 minutes longer, it was a no brainer! do some work for my old employer in London for quite some time before Q: Tell us something about your new clients started to take over. My business and why you chose to keep afternoons at the gym and on the golf your business local? course were short lived, but I was still Pam: We both worked in London initially saving at least 2 hours a day commuting but within 18 months I was tired of time, which were put to good use. commute, and the novelty of drinks after Then the kids started arriving, with u

44 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 45 Harry born in June 2002. By then clients in helping others and making Tring the the mind and provide clarity as to up of a business – it is not half as numbers were increasing and a home vibrant little market town that it is. whether the new venture is viable, complicated as you may think. office was required (he was such a noisy or not. 7) Be prepared to work hard and you little bug*er!) so we converted the loft Q: What do you enjoy most about 3) Be prepared to accept that it may not will reap the rewards – not your space above the garage – my office for working locally? be viable. previous boss! next 6 years. Working from local clients’ Pam: There is everything you could 4) Don’t be afraid to ask for (free) advice. 8) Once up and running, ignore your premises however meant I had little need possibly need to set up and successfully There are hundreds of small business accounts and finances at your peril for swanky offices of my own. Before too run your own business in the area. It is owners who are only too willing to 9) Work hard to get knew customers, long though, I was literally having to lead not essential now for you to be located share their experiences, expertise and work even harder at keeping them. them up the “garden path” to discuss within your target market – email, internet, support. They have all made mistakes 10) Get a good local accountant their finances – not ideal. Soon after we websites and the cloud mean that you and can help you avoid or deal with took on our first employee, Lindsay Berg can be flexible and work from almost many of the pitfalls. Thank you very much to Pam and from Pitstone, and decided that our own anywhere. If you’ve even contemplated 5) Generally, your gut reaction will be David for letting us glimpse through offices were a necessity. setting up your own business, just take the best guide to decision making, a window into their lives. If you would Having looked at some vacant the time to see whether your dream could but listen to second opinions. like your local business to be featured offices on Ivinghoe High Street, and actually be realised. 6) Don’t be put off by the jargon and in the Beacon magazine, please contact growing tired of waiting for Bucks Get it wrong and at worse you will be worried about the actual set- The Editor. County Council to consider it, we took have an unsuccessful chapter in your two rooms in serviced offices in the life story. Akeman Business Park in Tring – now Get it right and you will be in control of we were rolling! A real eclectic mix your own destiny, be able to spend more ASTROPE GARDEN SERVICES of businesses, both industrial, service time with your friends and family in this based and others provide a great beautiful part of the world, free yourself LOGS FOR SALE opportunity to pick up new clients. from shackles of the daily commute, We soon felt part of the town, making and feel that you are making a real new friends through a great business contribution to the local community. club, “Tring Together” (which just happened to meet at The Akeman pub Q: What advice would you give to other for breakfast). Through this we have people thinking about staring up their built up a network of relationships with own local/small business? local business people, not just as clients David: My advice to anyone out there but also as friends in a real supportive looking for a complete career change, a role. For every hour we have invested new challenge or simply doing the same Seasoned, dry and split logs. Free delivery. in helping local people set up their job but working for yourself would be as Bulk Bag £60.00 (approx. 0.6m3) new business venture, or established follows: (Delivered in a tidy storage bag, to be returned with your businesses improve their efficiency, we next delivery). have received just as much help and The Cook Partnership’s Top  Truck load £85.00 (approx. 1.2m3) advice back in other areas where we are 10 Start-up Tips: far from experts. For instance IT support, Do your homework and research We also provide tree work, hedge cutting, fencing, 1) driveways, paving, pressure washing and general telecoms, marketing, website creation, the market before handing in your garden maintenance. car leasing, legal advice, amongst others. notice! Please contact Glenn on 07951 126534 or Nearly everyone we’ve met who runs a 2) Prepare a business plan. Even the [email protected] business in Tring has a genuine interest most simple of plans will focus

46 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 47 VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS HOSTED BY MARKET CHEDDINGTON COMBINED SCHOOL 30 November 2013 2pm -5pm

Cheddington Combined School Come and enjoy the festive Shopping from a great range of stalls by High Street local craftspeople & businesses. Cheddington atmosphere! LU7 0RG Mince pies, mulled wine & roasting Take a horse drawn carriage ride. chestnuts will help set the mood for this Ride the train & see Santa in his grotto. wonderful Christmas experience. Craft activities & gifts to take home. Men’s Group Food Bank Church News: St Mary’s Ivinghoe The men’s group have enjoyed some We have started a regular collection for a excellent events over the summer as food bank. There is a box at the entrance ear Reader, we have been so Bible study groups well as helping out with some work in of each church to place gifts of food. There blessed here in our benefice with Our evening study meets on the 2nd and the church yards. will be a list of items that are needed for Dever growing congregations; 4th Mondays of each month at 1 Queen We have an event each month; always your guidance. Please give generously. especially with more and more families Street, Pitstone at 8pm; our daytime relaxed, generally fairly unstructured and being able to attend our 10am service study is on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of inevitably involving food and ale. Christmas at Ivinghoe. Out of this growth we have the month at 5 Windmill Close, Ivinghoe The programme for the next six months Advent Sunday 1st December: We will five young people and three young at 10am. Everyone is welcome no matter is as follows; begin the day with a family service at adults going forward for Confirmation on what age or stage you are on your October: Curry Evening at the Vicarage 10.30am; this will be followed by a craft Sunday 29th September. Christian journey. November: Golf at the Driving Range workshop, which will include making our Our Sunday Children’s church is December: Breakfast at the Vicarage Christingle oranges for the service later increasing in numbers and we are actively Not Sunday, Not School at January: Jazz night at Tring Cricket Club in the day. We will be taking a break at seeking more adults to lead these sessions. Ivinghoe church Detailed information on events is 12.45pm for a shared lunch. At 2.30pm With the success of Ivinghoe’s after These sessions are held fortnightly circulated by email; please contact we will have a Christingle celebration. school club we now have begun clubs at from 3.30pm – 5pm. The children will [email protected] to Everyone is welcome and you are invited both Slapton and Marsworth. be provided with refreshments and be included in the circulation. to share in the whole celebration or just We are delighted that all our efforts in the sessions generally include stories, New members and new ideas are come for part of the day. making our churches family friendly are songs, craft activities, games and always welcome. Please ring Mick on At the Advent celebration we shall going to be recognised by a celebration cooking. This club is for children aged 01296 668260. launch our nativity display, this will also with the Archdeacon of Buckingham 3-11years. Parents why not come along include an angel hunt for the children. on Sunday 17th November at Ivinghoe relax and have a cuppa and a chat while Reel Issues Refreshments will be available at most church, with a short service and shared your children enjoy themselves under Reel Issues is a film club which aims to showings. If you would like a group lunch, as she presents Ivinghoe and friendly supervision. draw out themes and ideas from the films booking please call Rev Tracey on Slapton with the ‘Oxford diocese family we watch. We meet on the 2nd and 3rd 668260. friendly church’ awards. We shall then 17th November at 12pm – Celebration Tuesdays of each month; 7.30pm at the • 9 Lessons and carols 15th December be able to display these awards on the service and presentation led by the vicarage. The idea is to watch the film at 6pm. Come and hear the Christmas doors of our churches so that everyone archdeacon of Buckinghamshire. together on the first evening and then to story and sing your favourite carols by will know families are welcome. Followed by a shared lunch. Archdeacon discuss it the following week. It is open candlelight. Refreshments available I can’t believe that I am now talking Karen will be presenting Ivinghoe church to everyone. If you want to know more after the service. about Christmas. You will have seen with their ‘family friendly church’ award contact Rev Tracey on 668260 • Christmas Eve 3pm Children’s some of the exciting things that are which is a colourful plaque that we will be nativity service. A short service going to be happening in and around the able to display to let everyone know that The All New Sister Act for all the family to enjoy. The children church and it would be lovely to see you children and families are always welcome Friendly women’s group meeting once a will act out the nativity story. All on any of these occasions. to anything going on in the church. Please month to enjoy a variety of activities and children are invited to take part and May I take this opportunity to wish you do come and join us and give thanks for outings; Dates and activities as follows: can come dressed as shepherds, all a very blessed Christmas and a Happy our wonderful team who have worked so November 25th: a visit to Milton Keynes angels, animals etc. New Year and thank you all for your love hard to obtain this award. theatre to see the Soweto Gospel choir – • Midnight Communion at 11.30pm. and support over this past year. fully booked. Everyone is welcome to worship with Please see below for details of the Taize service at St Mary’s Pitstone on December 3rd: Christmas crafts us on this very special night. huge amount of things we’ve got going 29th November at 7pm. A reflective If you think you may be interested • Christmas morning at 9.15am. on over the next couple of months! candlelight service led by Ivinghoe choir. contact Tracey on 668260 for more Joyous family service to welcome the God bless, Rev Tracey Please wrap up warm. details or just turn up and have some fun. new born Christ. u

50 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 51 Have you ever thought about ‘growing your own’? Growing your own fruit and vegetables can be very satisfying experience and in Ivinghoe we are very lucky to have some beautiful allotments just off Church IVINGHOE and PITSTONE CHAPEL –WRU Road, overlooking St Mary’s Church. If you are an Ivinghoe resident and would like some more information about availability of plots – we have them in a range of sizes – please contact the Parish Clerk at [email protected] or call Maxine on 07960 605 393 NB: there may not always be an available plot but we do keep a waiting list!

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52 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 53 1st Sunday 2nd Sunday 3rd Sunday 4th Sunday 5th Sunday Marsworth 8am 6pm 10am 10am 10.30am * Pitstone Church News. Autumn 2013 BCP Holy BCP Holy Worshipping Benefice Communion Evensong Communion together H/C he Annual festival of Art, Flowers, The Concert in July was very well family Crafts and Music was attended attended, we were delighted to be told service Tby over 500 people over the May that the Icknield Sixteen and the Bridge Ivinghoe 10am 9.15am 9.15am 9.15am 10.30am * Bank Holiday week-end. The home-made Players are planning another concert for Worshipping Holy Morning Holy Benefice together Communion Praise Communion H/C refreshments were much appreciated, the July 2014. The acoustics and light are family crafts were especially well sought after, so good for music and photography we service the great variety and professionalism of have been able to let the building be Slapton 10.30am 10.30am 10am 10.30am 10.30am * the music and pictures was enjoyed by all used for both activities this year. Morning Holy Messy Holy Benefice of the generous visitors. Nearly £1000.00 The Church is still consecrated and Praise Communion church in Communion H/C was raised for the Churches Conservation can be used for Services. Three evening the village Trust who maintain the building so well. services are held there most years St. hall. Thank you to all who supported this event Mary’s Church choir lead the singing,

* Benefice service rotating round the three parishes. and to all who work so hard to make those who come often marvel that * Benefice service rotating round the three parishes it happen. such a beautiful church is no longer Extended Play for Mary excited about the new songs that will The Church now has a smart new, in regular use. We are lucky to have The community Nativity, presented by be performed alongside the ones that informative and illustrated leaflet to guide a group of Friends of the Church and the combined local churches of Ivinghoe, everybody enjoyed last year.” you round the church. There is extensive we are always looking for new Pitstone, Marsworth and Slapton, is now Mary and Joseph will again be played research going on so that next year, members to help with stewarding on in its fifth year and has become a fixture in by Amanda Comley and Toby Payne, when the Church opens on Summer summer Sunday afternoons and general the local Christmas calendar and is a real with other members of the Beacon Sunday afternoons, you will be able to maintenance jobs. community production, with local actors, Theatre Company and St Mary’s Choir learn more about the rare medieval tiles Please contact Vanita on 661968 or singers, choristers and musicians all coming and Music Group and friends completing in the chancel and the early history of Joan on 668806 if you feel you could together to present the Christmas story. the large ensemble. Judith Sheridan, Pitstone itself. lend a hand. Last year’s production – Mary! A who co-writes the music with Dave, Nativity Musical – was a singing, dancing, is the Musical Director. musical with original songs and music The show takes place at 3pm and by Dave Sivers and Judith Sheridan and 6pm on Sunday December 8 in St Mary’s Bucks Historic Churches Trust Ride proved hugely popular with its audiences. Church, Ivinghoe with Pitstone. & Stride 2013 – Thank you More than 40 people were involved in “Everybody is excited about doing the the 2012 production, and its success has show in the church this year,” said Dave. big thank you to Chris Grimmette, and the other half will go into a fund that inspired the company to extend the show “Previous productions have been in Brenda McAllister, Mary Cook, the Bucks Historic Churches Trust is able into a full-length production with more various outdoor venues, but it just seemed AAngela Hollands and her Velo Tea to distribute to churches and chapels of scenes and four new songs. appropriate for our most ambitious venture Riders team, Elizabeth Carpenter and any Christian denomination that need help. “After all the work that went into last yet to bring the Nativity story to the church.” Charlotte Robinson who took part in this Finally, thank you to everyone who year’s show, everyone wanted to do Note the date in your diary now and years sponsored Ride & Stride on behalf of manned Ivinghoe Church welcoming more with it,” said scriptwriter, lyricist watch out for notices, flyers and items in St Mary’s, Ivinghoe. Thank you also to all the visiting walkers and cyclists and to and director Dave Sivers. “We know the local press with further details. To go the generous people who have sponsored Janice for the delicious sandwiches and everyone who saw it loved it, and many on an emailing list for show information, them. The total sum they have raised this cakes. During the day, Ivinghoe Church people who missed it were disappointed. contact [email protected]. year will be over £600 which is brilliant and welcomed 28 people and 19 people “This slightly longer show has most there is still gift aid to be added. Half of signed in at Pitstone Church. or the original cast, and we are all very Dave Sivers this money will go to St Mary’s, Ivinghoe Izzy Robinson u

54 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 55 St Mary’s Christmas Market, M. D. SPRING AUTOS Summer Fete… and David Green!

Martin D Spring oth of these events, orgainised by As you can see the range of jobs is 28 years established trading St Mary’s, are popular community vast. Obviously David’s wife Sandra has Boccasions. Always well attended helped him enormously and the rest of For all your vehicle’s needs and very much enjoyed. the committee have our ‘jobs’ to do, but Servicing,Servicing, Bodywork Class 4 repairs,and 7 MOTs MOTs onarranged, site, Exhausts, Exhausts, Proceeds from the fete and the market it is David who has coordinated it all. He Welding, Tyres and Brakes go towards the general running costs has a wealth of knowledge of the people and on going restoration of the church. within the villages who are ready, willing Your vehicle can be picked up and returned free of charge This is needed to keep it as beautiful and and able to help. He remembers who Call now for a competitive quote functional as it is. As well as the weekly likes to run which stall, who’s still able to Telephone & fax: 01296 662280 services and related activities, so many do this and those that might require help Mobile: 07860 847328 other events now take place there, that on the actual day, or before it, in order to St Mary’s really is a focal point for our be able to run their stall. I think it’s things Unit 9, Airfield Ind Est, Cheddington Lane communities. like this that make a community what it Long Marston, Tring, Herts HP23 4QR Planning for the Christmas Market is…people like David who make the time begins in September and for the Summer and have the inclination to ensure that fete in January. There’s a reasonably small everyone’s included if they wish to be, committee of 7 or 8 that orgainise these whatever their talent or ability. events and this committee has been led SO,David’s hanging up his clipboard for the past 15 years by David Green. after this year’s Christmas market, which During these 15 years David has facilitated is on Saturday 23rd November. We are John Lambert Car Sales the raising of approximately £75,000.00… therefore looking for someone, or a Est. since 1990 pretty impressive!! The list of jobs that he couple of people, to take on the job that carries out personally and delegates to the David has done. He will of course give as rest of us it too huge to mention, but some much advice as is required and pass on Local business built on reputation and repeat trade of his responsibilities have included: the information that he’s amassed over • Overseeing road closures, for the the past 15 years. I hope it doesn’t sound fancy dress procession too daunting and that someone will take We supply a full range of motor cars, keenly priced • Planning the layout of stalls/tables on the challenge, as I’m sure that with the for both the market and the fete (no help of the rest of the committee both the mean feat) Market and the Fete can remain fun and Feel free to view our current stock or let us source your next vehicle • Liasing with Father Christmas… profitable events. If you are interested in most important visitor to the helping out perhaps you could give David Christmas Market!! a ring on: 01296 668648 and he can give Give John or Richard a call on 01296 661664 or log on at • Coordinating basket making sessions you more of an insight. • Printing and distribution of Grand Hope to see you all at the Christmas Draw tickets Market on Saturday 23rd November and JLCARS.CO.UK • Purchasing sweets for children’s prizes that David has again been able to work • Ensuring no one’s left out, and some magic and get Father Christmas • Always keeping calm and unflappable! there too!

56 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 57 News from further afield Waste dumped in and around Ashridge Estate n 2013 we’ve seen several incidents of that covers most of the Estate. News from the Friends of Ashridge illegal waste dumping in and around the The vast majority of visitors to the IAshridge National Trust Estate. estate appreciate and value the beautiful Please be as generous as you can countryside they find there, but there is this Remembrance-tide. a significant number who clearly feel able m writing this in October, with the Sunday 8 December: Ashridge This has included large scale dumping to dump waste. mornings already dewy and the Christmas Fair 10am – 3.30pm. Fill of mixed wastes in woodland and farmland. If you see someone abusing the area in Ievenings drawing in. But whenever yourselves with festive cheer and your Several loads of carpet underlay have this way, we do ask that you report what you read this, there’s still time to finish bags with seasonal goodies! Visitor been dumped in the Stocks Road car park you have seen together with the offending tidying the garden, while the soil has Centre, National Trust Ashridge Estate, between Ivinghoe and Aldbury. vehicle registration on 0845 330 1856 or some warmth in it from our lovely Monument Drive, Ringshall HP4 1LX. The dumping has also included the on-line at www.buckscc.gov.uk/fly summer (who’d have guessed in the Free parking and entry. leaving of significant quantities of litter near Please be advised that action is, Spring that barbecue weather would Sunday 11 May 2014: Spring Plant Fair parking areas where visitors appear to have and will be taken against offenders. ever come to stay?). If you’re splitting 11am – 4pm. 1,000s of plants for sale had barbeques. up plants or just having a clear-out, from private gardens and commercial This dumping blights the area and can the Friends of Ashridge would love to nurseries. Monument Green, Visitor harm wildlife and farm animals. Waste may receive your spare plants for their next Centre, National Trust Ashridge Estate, also contain invasive ‘pest’ species, such Spring Plant Fair on May 11 next year. Monument Drive, Ringshall HP4 1LX. as Japanese Knot Weed or Spanish Blue John Cartwright (01442 864 984) will Free parking and entry. Bells which have very negative impact on welcome donations of well-rooted, local flora and fauna. These also damage the healthy plants, and will be pleased Ann Lang, Friends of Ashridge Biological Site of Special Scientific Interest to hear from you any time between now and 4 May. Every year, generous gardeners make it possible for around £6,000 to be raised, which all goes towards providing essentials for the National Trust’s Ashridge Estate. Christmas is coming, whether we’re ready or not – and Ashridge is here to The King’s Head, Ivinghoe help with the present and food buying! 01296 668388 The Christmas Fair is on Sunday 8 Birthdays ? Anniversaries ? Getting married ? Just getting together December from 10am to 3.30pm, all The King’s Head is YOUR village’s fine dining restaurant. around the Visitor Centre on Monument Celebrate in style and let us make your special occasion one to remember! Drive. You’ll find festive foods, gifts and decorations, and plenty of tasty choices The King’s Head for an al fresco lunch (more fun than you “Welcome Card” might think!). The National Trust shop 15% discount Monday to Thursday Don’t forget our will be open, too, with its excellent range evenings and many more benefits. of seasonal goodies. Call 01296 668388 to claim yours Bon Appetit Luncheon Menu Details of events can be found on the (Mon-Sat) @ £21.75 website: nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge. www.kingsheadivinghoe.co.uk Perfect for ladies who lunch! Diary dates:

58 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 59 Winter Warmth Check List Bucks Affordable Warmth Network s the weather turns colder, it is • Don’t cover radiators with washing/ he Buckinghamshire Affordable Thirdly, we deliver training to front important to take steps to keep furniture – it blocks the heat Warmth Network is a longstanding line staff promoting the importance of Aourselves warm and safe. Many • Fit thermal linings to your curtains Tservice working to reduce the affordable warmth, the dangers of fuel of us are worried about heating bills but number of people in fuel poverty; and so poverty and of living in the cold home, there are some things we can do that Stock up with: improving health and wellbeing. There and including the signs to look out for, can help us stay warm without turning • Batteries for smoke alarm are three primary elements to delivery of and the help available to alleviate the up the heating. • Cold and flu medicines this service. underlying problems. In the past we If you would like any additional • Salt/sand for icy paths Firstly, we run the Affordable have delivered training to occupational information and advice please fill in your • Pasta and rice – this will last a long Warmth Helpline 0800 107 0044, therapists, district nurses, reception contact details and send them back to us time able to give impartial expert advice and housing staff with councils and in the stamped addressed envelope and • Tinned fruit and vegetables on all issues surrounding Affordable to tenant engagement officers within we will be in touch. Warmth. This includes: reducing energy housing associations, so they are also We have no doubt that you have If you would like information on energy bills, increasing energy efficiency of able to spread the message our service thought of these handy tips yourself, but efficiency matters or how to make properties, switching energy supplier and is promoting. please use this as a reminder. your house warmer, you can call the how to stay warm over winter, and is All outreach and training sessions are Affordable Warmth Helpline on promoted towards all residents likely to free of charge as we are kindly funded Keep warm 0800 107 0044 or Home Heat on be struggling with rising energy bills, or by Bucks County Council, the four • Wear several thin layers instead of one 0800 336699. those vulnerable to the cold. district councils across Buckinghamshire thick layer Winter can be a difficult time to keep Secondly, we undertake outreach and public health. The network also • Draw curtains as soon as it gets dark warm, is there a risk that you may not be activity. Engaging with the public on the produces a range of literature, including • Keep windows and internal doors able to pay your heating bills this winter? subject of keeping warm and well; this a 28 page ‘Easy Save’ booklet packed full closed Do you have a family member, friend includes delivering talks to lunch clubs, of tips to keep in control of energy bills, • Eat regular hot meals or neighbour who can help you get single parent groups, carers meetings thermometer cards, posters and flyers. • Focus on carbohydrate rich foods, essential items and make sure you are (including Alzheimer’s and dementia For more information on the Bucks soups and stews managing if the weather takes a turn for cafes), retirement or 50+ groups etc; and Affordable Warmth Network please • Using a blanket or shawl indoors will the worse? attending events such as Information contact Dale Hoyland, Affordable keep you warm If not, it would be helpful to have an days, health and wellbeing fairs and Warmth Projects Manager, 01908 • Wear bed socks and thermal emergency food supply box. If you do attending flu clinics. 256926, [email protected]. underwear in bed not have any support and would like • Try wearing a hat and scarf indoors to be on our Emergency Help List or if when very cold there is anything else worrying you about the coming winter or you need help, Ways to keep the bills down please call 01296 431911 and we will do • Turn off lights when not in the our best to help you. Thank you. room • Don’t leave electrical items on standby – turn them off • Only boil as much water as you Age UK Buckinghamshire need 145 Meadowcroft, Aylesbury, • Wash at 30c on your washing machine Bucks HP19 9HH

60 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine November 2013: Issue 87 November 2013: Issue 87 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 61 Gardening Focus: Plumb it all From the potting shed... Professional Plumbing and Heating Engineer hy grow your own? Choice, taste Ivinghoe Vegetable and Produce Show) and etc… Nothing more important to tomatoes for a heated greenhouse, this is the Gas Safe Registered W our well-being than what we eat, start of what hopefully will be a good growing and when you grow your own you know journey and I wish you well with it. Full Central Heating Systems exactly what’s in and on your plants; so there We are very lucky with the setting of Gas & Oil Boiler Servicing we are. our allotment site, tranquillity and excellent For many of us allotment holders, we have scenery. It is a wonderful experience to sit on Bathroom Installations for the past few weeks been like squirrels, my tree stump, on a nice summer evening, Small Jobs happily undertaken gathering in our harvest, for either over winter watering my allotment with hosepipe in one storage, immediate eating or turning into hand and my tobacco pipe in the other. Ring Richard on: fantastic homemade soups (lovely-jubbly on a On our allotment site we have many varied cold winter’s day; homemade leek and potato sized plots, shared by lots of allotmenteers. soup with a good chunk of homemade bread). And, it would be great in the forthcoming 01296 709961 or 07720 265645 Generally speaking it is a relatively quiet year if we all met for social activity, including email: [email protected] time at the allotment at this time of year what a few plot holders have mentioned; a unless you have wintering vegetables, summer barbecue on the site. Just imagine such as sprouts, which really like frost, all that delicious home grown produce sizzling makes them sweeter, the same for parsnip. on the barbecue (this does not include salad Personally, the only plant that I have on my for obvious reasons, although I suppose you plot over winter is garlic. I plant the cloves could try a barbecued lettuce!). October/November and frost is essential for Well, this is all for now, and if there is the cloves to divide. I feel it is essential for any reader who has taken inspiration after the soil to have a rest and get back to normal reading this article and you are tearing at the after the main growing season. leash to join us on the stunning allotment, Also, at this time of the year coming up to please contact the Ivinghoe Parish Clerk for October/November, it is time to put some information about availability of plots. Annual Gas Boiler Servicing and all Central Heating repairs manure on your plot, once it has been weeded. Until next time…. & maintenance Some people prefer to dig the manure into it, Ernie Jones, Allotmenteer but I prefer to let it rest on the top and let the CORGI REGISTERED No: 20135 weather and the worms do the work for me! Bathroom installation & all general plumbing work Then in January/February time I dig the plot Institute of Plumbers over, far easier especially if we have had some good frosts to break it all down. Phone: 01296 662863 Mobile: 07836 266368 Fax: 01296 662056 Once you have all had a very happy Christmas hopefully (strange writing that in Email: [email protected] September!) it will be time to start thinking 5 Church Road Pitstone Bucks LU7 9HA and preparing in January for the forthcoming www.mahoneyheating.com growing year. This month you can sow leeks and onions for exhibiting later (perhaps at the

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Your local Councillors: Cllr Karen Groom Cllr Gloria Snowdon Always: Chair of Ivinghoe Parish Council Footpaths and Bridleways Planning & Liaison Cllr for: Allotments, Ivinghoe Lawn, Trees Ivinghoe Library, National Trust and Streetlights Great Beer and Windmill, Thames Valley Liaison Cllr for: Chiltern Society, Police and Local Area Forum Beacon Villages Society Add: Willowdene Farm Add: 5 Ladysmith Great Wine Ivinghoe LU7 9EA Ivinghoe LU7 9EE Tel: 01296 668 326 Tel07946 884 416 Email: [email protected] Great Food

Cllr Christabel Boersma Cllr Sheena Bexson Great Welcome Vice Chair Ivinghoe Parish Council Matters for Ivinghoe Aston Streetlights and Highways Planning Planning Ivinghoe Aston Recreation Area Parish Council Website &The Liaison with Town Hall Committee Beacon Magazine Add: Crabtree Farmhouse Liaison Cllr for: Local Area Forum, Ivinghoe Aston LU7 9DP Beacon Freight Quality Partnership Tel: 01525 229 443 And now: Add: The Old Vicarage Email: [email protected] Ivinghoe LU7 9EH Tel: 01296 661 532 Email: [email protected] Cllr Peter Miles Great Coffee Ivinghoe Recreation Area Ivinghoe Lawn and Trees Cllr Jose Hetherington Liaison Cllr for: Ivinghoe Town Hall Great Tea Liaison Cllr for: Ivinghoe Library, Committee Thames Valley Police Add: 56 Station Road Great Cakes Add: 17 Wellcroft Ivinghoe LU7 9EB Ivinghoe LU7 9EF Tel: 01296 668 471 Tel: 01296 661 510

Maxine Hayes Cllr Carol Bennitt Clerk to the Parish Council Ivinghoe Aston Recreation Area Available every Thursday in The Footpaths and Liaison Cllr for: Beacon Village Library High Street Ivinghoe Aston Village Hall Ivinghoe between 2.30pm Add: Beacon Farm Ivinghoe Aston and 4.30pm Open from 11.00am Tuesday to Sunday Tel: 01525 222 293 Add: Holly Villa 31 Princes Street Email: [email protected] Toddington Beds LU5 6ED Email: [email protected]

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