My command is this: love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. John 15:12-14

Wychert Vale Benefice contacts

The Revd Margot Hodson Revd Canon Dr Phil Groves Rector of Wychert Vale Benefice Associate Rector

Contact address: Benefice Office, St. Mary's Centre, Station Road, Haddenham, , Bucks HP17 8AJ Telephone: 01844 291108 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

For Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals please contact: The Parish Administrator at the Benefice Office (address above) Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Parish contacts

Associate Dr Phil Groves 7, Badgers Rise, Stone, HP17 8RR Rector Tel: 01296 748 390 Email: [email protected]

Church Eryl Morgan, 101 Baker Street , HP18 0LQ Wardens: Tel: 01296 655692 Email: [email protected]

Raymond Medhurst 10 Grenville Road Aylesbury HP21 8EY Tel: 07793 541456 E: [email protected]

Rosemary Jackson, Innisfree, New Road, Dinton, HP17 8UT Tel: 01296 748655 Email: [email protected]

Neil Chudley Secretary to Sue Birrell, 7 Jakeman Way, Aylesbury. HP21 8FT the P.C.C: Tel: 01296 338163 Email: [email protected] Hon. Naomi Corbould, 6 Yard, Eythrope, HP18 0HT Treasurer: 01296 747689. Email: [email protected] Aston Marilynne Morgan (Treasurer) Sandford Email: [email protected]

Front cover: Designed by Heather Harris and Harriet Pickup

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Editorial

What would the men women and children from 1918 say to us now? Is the world a better place a hundred years on? I doubt if many of them cared much about Sarajevo where it all started or knew what it was. The names that became familiar to them were Ypres, The Somme and Passchendaele. They knew those places and a hundred more. None of those places were German. I suspect they did not particularly hate Huns. They probably respected them. Above all I think they would not want their children to go through the same thing again, but of course they did. It is only 21 years from 1918 to 1939 when there was another World War. At least there has not been another. I would hope that they would be quietly grateful that the men who did not survive are honoured and remembered with pride.

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We are sorry that some telephone numbers in the last edition were printed with the wrong codes

______Parish News 3 November 2018 Parish Services and Calendar

St Michael & November St John St Peter & Stone All Angels the Baptist Paul Methodist Aston Stone Dinton* Chapel Sandford

4th 10.30am 10.00am 11.00am 4 Advent All Age Holy Worship Family Communion Service

Following 11th the Open 10.50am 3 Advent Air Service 10.15 10.55 Worship the church Remembrance Remembrance Please note will be open Service Service change of until 2.00pm time for quiet *** prayer and reflection

th 18 11.00am 10.30am 10.00am 11.00am 2 Advent Holy Morning Morning Café Church Communion Worship Worship

25th 9.00am Christ the BCP 4.00pm 11.00am King Matins ‘Messy’ Holy

10.30am Church Communion Holy Communion

Dec 2nd All Age 10.00am 11.00am Holy Holy Worship Communion Communion for Advent with Choir

*** Please note change of time to respect the Two Minutes Silence at 11 a.m.

______Parish News 4 November 2018 Dinton Christmas Bazaar Saturday December 1st 2018 Dinton Village Hall 12.30 Start the festive season by meeting friends and enjoy a delicious Homemade soup lunch, Mince pies and Mulled wine. Activities for the children - With a chance to win the fantastic …. Christmas Luxury Hamper To be drawn at 2.00pm First Prize: Luxury Christmas Hamper contents, Local Starveall Turkey, Quinta De La Rosa Vintage Port, Dinton Folly Sparkling wine, Champagne, Wine, Christmas Cake, Christmas Pudding, Pate de Foie Gras, Mince pies, Chocolates, Christmas Crackers, Tea , Coffee, and more.. Second prize: Smaller Christmas Hamper contents: Ham (voucher for), Dinton Folly Sparkling Wine, Christmas Cake, Christmas Pudding, Mince pies, Chocolates, Christmas Crackers

Third Prize: Basket containing wine and Christmas Goodies.

And also, the amazing Dinton Bazaar Raffle. Details: Rosemary Jackson ~ 748655 Janet Morgan ~7486 Valma Thompson ~ 748561

PROCEEDS TO GENERAL CHURCH FUNDS

______Parish News 5 November 2018 NOVEMBER GARDENING

November despite it being a generally unpleasant month weather wise can be a very busy time for gardeners. All manner of trees and bushes can be planted this month, both fruit trees and ornamental trees and bushes, with the exception of evergreens which should be planted in May. It is very important that they all have enough moisture to get a good start.

Considering the strange weather conditions we have endured this year it will probably be necessary to water them for a while, or of course it may be too wet to venture out.

The hot and very dry Summer has played havoc with lawns, one can only hope they will recover and green up for next year.

Cuttings can be taken from gooseberries and currants. Select strong one year old shoots about 12 inches long, trim off most of the leaves and cut just below a bud. Find a spot in the garden where they can be left undisturbed for a couple of years, push the cuttings into the soil about six inches apart, firm the soil and keep them moist.

Take every opportunity to clear weeds and leaves and trim plants in flower borders. The middle of the month is the very best time to sow broad beans for a good crop. This year Spring sown beans were a disaster, they do not enjoy very hot weather.

PS.

DATES FOR DINTON DIARY: Organised by The Dinton Marquee Team Sunday 28 Oct - Pub Quiz at The Seven Stars @7PM Sunday 18 Nov - Pub Quiz at The Seven Stars @7PM Sunday 9 Dec - Christmas Lights Switch On at The Seven Stars @4.30PM Sunday 9 Dec - The BIG Xmas Quiz at The Seven Stars @7PM More on the Marquee Team in the December Issue

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Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2018

For the last four years Parish News has been commemorating the casualties of the First World War. November will mark the 100th anniversary of the armistice in 1918. There will be many events locally and nationally. The Poppy Appeal seems to come around quicker and quicker each year. We always need more help with static sales at the shop, places that will host a collecting box such as businesses in the parish and door to door collecting. If you can help – or would like to help preparing or by distributing boxes please let me know. David Pickup Telephone: 01296 748170 or email: [email protected]

______Parish News 7 November 2018 “To the young we owe a deep debt of gratitude and in thankfulness to God for victory” 100 years of commemoration in the parish.

Before the end of the First World War there was a desire across the country to commemorate the sacrifices and the casualties. A national war museum was first proposed in 1917 and before that schools, factories and others had complied lists of men who had joined the forces. Later on, the lists changed to the names of men who had died.

For several years following the end of the war there was a discussion about how local communities should commemorate the fallen; what type of memorial would be best and who to include. Should it only be men who had died or what about wounded? How should men be remembered; should it be by name or by rank or by reference to the regiment or unit they served in?

In this parish the only specifically ecclesiastical memorial is at Dinton. It is a cross of sacrifice and is situated by the roadside but adjacent to the churchyard. The other three main memorials are also by the road but not near a church. The Stone war memorial is the village reaction ground itself.

There was also the St. John’s Hospital war memorial which was situated in the hospital chapel and later moved to the parish church. St John’s parish church also contains an illuminated roll of honour. There is a similar list of men in Dinton church. All these lists, which is essentially what a war memorial is, record the men in slightly different ways and there are some who are not included at all. A few of the men who joined up in 1914 might have been overlooked by the 1920s.

The first parish commemorative event was on Thursday 6th May 1920. A “large group of people” gathered at the hospital chapel for the unveiling and dedication of the hospital memorial which records eight men who died in war. The service was led by V L Whitchurch, the Rural Dean.

The inhabitants of Bishopstone formed a committee with treasurer and secretary. It was, “…liberally subscribed to by villagers and friends.” They decided on an obelisk of Portland stone with a carved laurel wreath, designed by Newman and Harper, an Aylesbury firm. It records the names of men who died, wounded and men who served at home or abroad. On 26th June 1920 the Bucks Herald reported on the ceremony performed by Brigadier-General Oxley and attended by local clergy. The Bishopstone Band played including Chopin’s funeral march. Rev Williams of Aylesbury made speech referring to the, “Great debt of gratitude to those men who had left their homes to fight…” He spoke of the comradeship in trenches, the devastation of Europe and the army of occupation in Rhineland.

There was a church service at St. John’s parish church, Stone, in November 1920 to do honour and render thanks for victory. It was attended by the Comrades of ______Parish News 8 November 2018 the Great War of Stone Post (a fore runner of the Royal British Legion). General Oxley and Captain Lang led the march from the village hall to the church for the service led by Rev H W Young and there was an address by Bishop of . The Bishopstone Band performed under its Bandmaster Johnson and the congregation sang hymns chosen by comrades included Fight the good fight. The bishop spoke of debt to fallen and those who had returned. A similar service was held in the afternoon at Hartwell. Donations were received in aid of the Oxford Diocesan Fund.

The following year was the first poppy day and between 40 and 50 men marched from Bishopstone crossroads. An “impressive service” was accompanied by scouts and girl guides. A wreath and a brass tablet were laid at the war shrine at Stone church. The plaque had been donated by Joseph Hicks late of Crohamstone. General Swann spoke of the need for unity and the importance of the Washington Conference. Armistice Day 1922 saw unveiling of Stone Memorial Gates.

Fund raising had included fetes at Lady Smyth’s house St. John’s Lodge, a concert at the hospital; and whist drive. A fete was held on Thursday 8th July 1920 to raise money for a memorial. It included hoopla, an aunt Sally and a concert by village children. There was dancing, palm reading and ‘’Whan Foo Chang in his robes from Peking was due to perform (weather permitting). The Bishopstone Band played and old comrades’ performed songs. By July 1921 £740.00 raised for the land purchased for £600.00 at Corn Close. Fencing and the gates were an additional expense. The land was purchased from the Lee Estate by Stone Parish Council, “…As a public pleasure ground in memory of the inhabitants of the parishes of Hartwell and Stone who fell in the Great War 1914- 1918.” A recreation ground had first been proposed in 1894 when parish councils set up. The gates were reputedly designed by William Clough Ellis the designer of the village hall. At opening of the memorial one hundred members of the British Legion marched from Bishopstone Crossroads marched to Stone church headed by Bishopstone Band.

The Lord Lieutenant of the County Brigadier-General Oxley Major General Swann, two members of the Rothschild family, a Viscount and the Mayor of Aylesbury attended. Lady Smyth unlocked the gates. She spoke as follows,

I feel it is a great honour to be asked to open the gates which have just been dedicated to those who have passed over from their sight And we now dedicate and open this recreation ground to keep in memory the great war and of all the hard things all the self-sacrifice all the pain and sickness our young men went through several of whom are still bravely bearing the signs and too to remember the calls to duty so often nobly answered the unpublished heroism the kindness and sympathy from man to man on the battlefield all while doing their part fearlessly for the sake of their king their homes and their country. So, it is to the ______Parish News 9 November 2018 young we owe a deep debt of gratitude and in thankfulness to God for victory and in honour of all that devotion and self-sacrifice and glorious achievement we have been able to secure this ground they may find manly and healthy recreation helping them we trust towards good pure and honest living setting a worthy example to this and the next and future generations.

Revd Steel presided and read out the names. Mr Flowers spoke about the long fund-raising efforts, £888.00 had been raised, much of which was in small donations. They were still £100.00 short outstanding for bills and land tax. He felt certain the young generation appreciated the use of the field. “Future generations would no doubt equally appreciate it, and at the same time not forget the brave men whose memory the field was purchased to perpetuate.”

In 1922 the local British Legion branch was founded. Through 1920s and 1930s approximately 50 ex servicemen attended the annual remembrance ceremonies. In 1950 orders taken for work at Dinton and new plaques for Stone to commemorate the fallen of another war. Stone Hartwell and Dinton branch of British Legion were £89 short of £150 target. Mr. J Cross DCM secretary of British Legion of High Street Dinton raised an appeal for funds.

In the 1980s men still marched from Stone garage to the gates. By that time nationally many memorials in poor repair. Stone and Bishopstone memorials were cleaned and repaired. There was an attempted theft of metal plates at Stone. Some new local roads have been named after fallen. The local branch of the Royal British Legion closed quite recently. The two minutes silence on 11th November started again in the 1990s which coincided with a renewed interest in remembrance linked in some ways to recent wars which has again seen young men go off to fight and die in large numbers. Drp

Knit and Natter

November 6th

at Valma’s

01296 748561

2.30 pm (Note change of date)

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______Parish News 11 November 2018 FOURTH TUESDAY FELLOWSHIP (non denominational) Meeting in the Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road Come along at 2.30 p.m. on 27th November when we look forward to welcoming an old friend – DAVID HEFFER as our Speaker – hopefully with more of his inimitable poetry Then it will be

with sandwiches, cake and a welcome cuppa. Bring & Buy

St John the Baptist Church Stone Church maintenance working party

Saturday 24th November 10am till 12.30pm

All Welcome Old or Young

For further information please email: [email protected]

______Parish News 12 November 2018 Peace, What peace? November 11th 1918 was the day the Armistice came into effect. The peace came the following year. British troops occupied the Rhineland, there was a civil war in Russia and conflict in other areas of Europe.

A hundred years ago people would have asked was the war worth it? The cost of the conflict had been colossal in terms of human life, disruption and material. If Germany had won in March 1918, as it nearly did, what would have been the cost of a peace settlement then? We know that when Russia pulled out of the war in 1918, Germany enforced a harsh peace on the Bolsheviks. So yes it probably was worth it. The Versailles peace the following year was punitive to Germany. She lost territory on mainland Europe, her colonies and was ordered to pay compensation it could not afford. However the German state was not broken up.

Would a less punitive peace have prevented the Second World War? The standard answer is yes but both Italy and Japan were on the allies’ side and it was in Italy that Fascism started. Neither of them were dealt with harshly but they were leading allies of Nazis. Certainly the longest period of peace in Europe followed the Second World War when America funded the rebuilding of that continent as an alliance against Communism.

Empires rise and fall and we will never know “what if?” We have a tremendous debt to previous generations. We have studied the Great War and followed its course from the excited Territorials leaving Aylesbury station; the volunteers queuing in Temple Square and the men who joined later; the Derby scheme and then conscription in 1916. We have seen the casualties of The Somme, Passchendaele and then the bitter fighting towards the end of the war. They were ordinary men and women who served and suffered.

Thank God they did.

______Parish News 13 November 2018 Letter from Aston Sandford: Remembrance Day

Our church will commemorate Remembrance Day this year on Sunday 11th November at 10 55am. Throughout the land this Remembrance Service will of course mark the Armistice of 100 years ago, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Aston Sandford does not have a War Memorial or any plaque or record in the Church to commemorate any, if any, member of the parish who perished in the First World War (or indeed the Second World War). There is however a memorial in the churchyard. As you walk up the path from the gate nearest Manor Farm, you will see on your right a low, marble enclosure without a headstone. Going anti clockwise from the side facing the road its edges are engraved as follows -

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE HAZELL 1857 – 1937 ALICE MARY HAZELL 1870 – 1941 ALSO GEORGE AUBREY HAZELL 1893 – 1915 MORTALLY WOUNDED IN .

I have traced on the internet records of Private George Aubrey Hazell of the 2nd Battalion Wiltshire Regiment, born in South Kensington in 1893, who died on 17th March 1915, and is buried in Boulogne in the Cimiterie de l’Est; his army no. was 10503. I cannot trace through available sources where he died but that date is significant as being the end of the First Battle of Champagne, which commenced on 20th December 1914, so it is possible that he died in that conflict. According to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site his headstone is inscribed Until the day dawns and the shadows flee away.

We have few records of who was living in Aston Sandford at the time of the First World War, but there does not appear to have been anyone of the name of Hazell. Taking as a clue the birthplace of George Aubrey as recorded in the first war record I found, it was possible to trace George and Alice Mary Hazell in the 1911 census, living in 40 Queen’s Terrace Mews, South Kensington, with son George Aubrey, described as being in a ‘motor practice’, and a second son, Harold Albert Hazell, born in 1900 in Hunmanby, North Yorkshire (near Filey). Father George, then 53, is recorded as having been born in Hillingdon, Middlesex, and as having the occupation of Butler. Mother Alice was born in 1870 at Clutton, in ______Parish News 14 November 2018 Somerset. George and Alice are shown in subsequent records as having continued to live in Kensington at least until well after the end of the war. But what of Harold Albert? There is an RAF record showing that he had been in the service in 1918. More significantly a marriage certificate of August 1930 shows that a Harold Albert Hazell married Bertha Eileen Gibbons, in Bayswater (and later records show them to have lived throughout the 1930s in Harrow). On the marriage certificate Harold is recorded as an engineering lecturer, and father George Hazell as an Estate Manager, but of course there is no address for him.

So far I have been unable to locate any public records for George and Alice in 1930s until 1939, two years after George’s death in 1937. In what appears to be a document relating to the outbreak of war, Alice Mary Hazell is recorded as living in Pasture Cottage, Aston Sandford, her occupation being shown as ‘home duties’. She died two years later in 1941.

We have no record of who paid for the grave: could it have been paid for by Harold Albert? So far I have found no trace of his subsequent history. But this year the grave will be marked by poppies on Remembrance Day.

Marilynne A Morgan Treasurer Aston Sandford Church

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Come along to the COFFEE MORNING at the Methodist Chapel Eythrope Road

TUESDAY 20th November 10 a.m. – 12 noon BRING & BUY BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! Homemade marmalade, jellies and chutneys AND CAKES of course All proceeds to WHITECHAPEL MISSION (helping the homeless on the streets of London) and BIBLE SOCIETY

(bringing the Bible to people across the world)

Simply Walk in Stone, Haddenham & Dinton Come, suited & booted for whatever the weather For an hour or so walk in the countryside On Wednesday mornings – throughout the year from:

Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road –STONE Wednesday 7th and 21st November

Bradmoor Farm (rear) car park, Stanbridge Road – HADDENHAM Wednesday 14th November

Seven Stars PH, New Road - *DINTON* Wednesday 28th November

We meet in the morning for 10.30 It’s friendly, fun and free We welcome *DINTON* to our walking fraternity Along with that nice cup of coffee or tea! ______Parish News 16 November 2018 STONE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Tuesday November 20 at 7.30 at Stone Village Hall SPANISH FLU – MANKIND’S GREATEST CALAMITY Denis Kelly The “Spanish” flu happened over little more than a period of months from 1918 to 1919, infected some 3 million people and caused worldwide some 50 to 100 million deaths. It had a disastrous impact on trench warfare. In November 1918 it was at its height, so this is an appropriate occasion for Denis to remind us about this medical disaster, its causes and its effects.

Please ring Carole on 01296 748538 or Joan, 01296 748530 for more information Join our 6th Advent Parish Posada On 2nd December at our 10.30am Advent Sunday service in Stone our Mary and Joseph figures will once again set out on their journey from house to house around the parish. They will arrive at the Christmas Eve Crib service at 4pm when they will be placed in the stable with the other Nativity figures. For further details or to follow the progress of the procession each day on the church website www.stonedintonhartwell.com

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The Friends of ’s Historic Churches

Our annual illustrated talk this year will be in St Mary’s Church, Aylesbury on Wednesday 14th November starting at 7:30pm (Doors will open at 7:00pm). We are delighted to welcome back Julian Hunt this year to give us this talk on Aylesbury from Saxon times through to the present century.

Tickets will be available at the door for £5.00 or you can pre-order your tickets by email to Nick Morgan at [email protected] and they will then be reserved for you to collect on the night. A free glass of wine or soft drink will be provided on arrival.

Julian Hunt will trace the history of Aylesbury from a Saxon fortress to a London overspill town. He will explain how Aylesbury's natural position at the centre of the rich Vale of Aylesbury and the crossing point of many main roads enabled it to overtake Buckingham as the county town. He will also show how a traditional market town accepted the help of London's planners to become a thriving and expanding 21st century community.

Julian Hunt was born in 1949 at Romsley, Worcestershire. He was a local studies librarian in Oldham, Lancashire, and, more recently at Aylesbury, where he established the Centre for Bucks Studies. He has written numerous histories of Buckinghamshire market towns, including A History of Amersham (2001) A History of Gerrards Cross (2006) and Beaconsfield, a History (2009), and was the editor of Buckinghamshire's Favourite Churches in 2007.

______Parish News 18 November 2018 1918 The Final Days

Sergeant 266107 James Augustus Henry Small

C Company 1/1st Bucks Battalion Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry

Died 1st November 1918 aged 23

Buried at Buried at Granezza British Cemetery Italy Plot 2 Row A Grave 1 Born 1895

Commemorated at Stone War Memorial Gates

From a private source. Photos by Peter Underwood

He was killed in action in Italy fighting the Austrians. Born in 1895 and baptised 10th October 1897. Parents were George and Annie Eliza Small. George was a gas stoker of Eythrope Road. ______Parish News 19 November 2018 November Remembrance Ceremonies.

Sunday 11th November

10.00 am Bishopstone - Wreath laying and short memorial service

10.15 am Church Service in Dinton With procession to the memorial and wreath laying at 11.00 (followed by tree planting)

10.45 am Open Air Service at Stone War Memorial Gates With Aylesbury Concert Band, covered seating, refreshments before and after the service in the pavilion. Following the Open Air Service Stone Church will be open until 2.00pm for quiet prayer and reflection 10.55 am. Aston Sandford Remembrance Day Service 11.45 am Ford - Wreath laying and short memorial service

Correct at time of going to press, please check local notices.

______Parish News 20 November 2018 Stone Local History Group EXHIBITION and EVENT

To mark the centenary of the Armistice and the end of WWI

Sponsored by Stone Bishopstone and Hartwell Parish Council and Stone Village Hall Committee

THE GREAT WAR IN AND AROUND STONE

Stone Village Hall. Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November 2018 12.00 noon – 5.00 pm

The home front and how we survived How we supported the war effort. Memories of our men who fought and those who fell. Photographs, letters from the front, diaries, obituaries. Family mementos, post-war memorials. Books, music, films, arts and textiles inspired by the centenary.

Refreshments Parking adjacent to Village Hall

______Parish News 21 November 2018 Ernest Philip CLARKE Gunner 35059 New Zealand Field Artillery Died 05 Nov 1918 aged Age 22

Buried at Hartwell (St Mary) Churchyard, Bucks

He was born on 29th August 1896 in Dunedin, New Zealand. He worked on his father’s nursery. He was a cadet before the war, presumably in Territorial artillery Forces. He joined up on 24th August 1916 and his attestation form was countersigned by his father. He was just half an inch under six foot tall, New Zealanders were well known for their height. He trained in New Zealand until January 1917 when he was sent Britain. He was in hospital in Manchester in 1917 with bronchitis. He went with his unit to France on 8th October 1917 with 2 Anzac Corps. He joined 4th Battery on 22nd October 1917. On 26th October 1918 he was given leave to the . It was while he was on leave with his aunt at The Green, Hartwell he died of influenza and pneumonia.

Private 57591Cecil Bert (Bertie) (A) LUDGATE Kings Royal Rifle Corps 18th Battalion Died 01 Nov 1918 aged 20

Buried at Buried at Vichte Military Cemetery, Anzegem, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium I.BB.17 Born 1898 Commemorated at Dinton War Memorial

He enlisted at Whitehall, London and died of wounds in France and Flanders. Cecil was born in Ford and his parents were Joseph & Edith Kate Ludgate. Joe was an agricultural labourer at The Green, Ford

THE FIRST WORLD WAR

A talk by Colin Oakes Wednesday November 7th 2018 at 2.00 pm

At Bartletts Residential Home Portway Road, Stone Free entry

Telephone 01296 747000 for gate entry code and more information

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______Parish News 23 November 2018 The Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Tree of Light

The Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Tree of Light commemorations are open to anyone in our community who wishes to spend some time quietly remembering friends and family members who have died. The ceremonies are open to all, regardless of religion or spirituality, and it doesn’t matter whether your loved ones were cared for by Florence Nightingale Hospice or died at home or in hospital. “The Tree of Light events are designed to give people a space where a part of the season is set aside to commemorate loved ones,” says Ann Kenny, the new Bereavement Support Team Lead at the Hospice. “Christmas can often be a time of conflicting emotions, or it can be so busy that those who are grieving can’t find a time to process feelings of sadness which may come to the fore at this time of year.” There are a number of different ways to commemorate loved ones through the Hospice’s Tree of Light events. Sponsor a light in memory of them and write a dedication which will appear in the Books of Honour which can be viewed at the Hospice in December and early January, and at the two Tree of Light events. Or come along to one or both Tree of Light services which will take place at the Head Office of Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity at Walton Lodge, Walton Street, Aylesbury, at 5pm on Sunday 2nd December and at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Buckingham at 4pm on Saturday 8th December. To sponsor a light in memory of someone, please call our Fundraising Team on 01296 429 975 to request a Tree of Light Form or find out more at www.fnhospice.org.uk/tree-of-light

STONE CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL

A big thank you to everyone who gave up their time to clean or bring foliage, flowers, fruit and veg to decorate Stone Church for our Harvest Service which was on the 23rd September. Thank you also to the Leaders and children of the uniformed groups, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides and also Stone and breakfast and after school club, all the displays were lovely and contributed to making the Church look festive and ready for Harvest.

The produce displayed in the church and given at the service was distributed between Vineyard Church Foodbank and the Macintyre School, , and was gratefully received.

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With experience of working with adults and young people, I can offer you a safe space to explore these feelings without judgement. I can help facilitate change in your life and enable you to uncover and resolve any troubling issues. Phone: 07519 329 293 Email: [email protected] www.fionabaikiecounselling.com

______Parish News 26 November 2018 NEWS FROM CHAPEL HILL Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road, Stone, HP17 8PH

Minister: Revd. Keith Edwards, Tel: 01296 488963 Village contact: Mrs. Sue Spinks, Clowesbourne, Upton, HP17 8UA Tel: 01296 748369 During this month’s services the following will be remembered in prayer: 4th – Badgers Rise; 11th – Beacon Close; 18th – Belle Vue; and 25th – Bishopstone Road

Your prayer requests are welcome – anonymous if you wish – please leave a note in the Chapel post box ****************** FIRST SUNDAY CAFE will be open for the last time before the winter break SUNDAY 4th November 12.30 – 2 p.m. and it’s BANGERS & BUNS

with cake and coffee/tea to follow

______Parish News 27 November 2018 SOUP SATURDAYS ARE HERE AGAIN!

1st and 8th December 12 noon – 2 p.m. @ Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road

A BIG ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone who has offered soup/help already,

BUT even more is needed, so...... PLEASE will YOU: make some soup OR

help to serve OR

help to tidy up

Raising money for Action for Children for its LOCAL (Aylesbury) work with needy children

Contact me, Sue Spinks, as soon as you can on 748369 or [email protected]

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PET & HOUSE SITTING Excellent References 01296 291052

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______Parish News 28 November 2018 Yoga from the Heart in Stone Village You don’t have to be super flexible or strong to practice yoga. Allowing yourself the time to slow down and breathe has a multitude of physical and mental benefits that can positively affect every aspect of your life. All levels of ability welcome and adjustments can be made. Everyone is encouraged to listen to their own body.

Classes are held at The Jubilee Pavilion in the heart of Stone village. For more information on class times and styles, Take a look at my website www.yogawithjilli.co.uk You can contact me, Jilli on [email protected] or 07841096506.

______Parish News 29 November 2018 ______Parish News 30 November 2018 News-Direct Newspapers & magazines delivered to your door every morning All newspapers accounts can be settled by switch/cards using our

Freephone No.

0800 917 3076 Monday – Friday 6 am – 7 pm

Saturdays & Sundays 6am – 2pm

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VILLAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Proprietor: Dennis Cook

BLOCKED DRAINS CLEARED REASONABLE RATES NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR EVENING, WEEKEND OR BANK HOLIDAY CALL-OUTS 24 HOUR POLlTE, COURTEOUS SERVICE_ C.C.T.V. DRAIN SURVEYS

9am-6pm Tel: 07850 635 844

All other times 01296 624221 Full Public Liability Insurance

DOMESTIC DRAIN SERVICE

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A VENUE FOR YOUR GROUP/MEETING/ CHILDREN’S PARTY

LOOK NO FURTHER!

The Chapel Hall is available for hire at very reasonable rates Electric cooker/kettles/cutlery/ crockery all on site. Please contact Sue Spinks on 01296 748369 [email protected]

CIRCUITS CLASS STONE VILLAGE HALL Thursday evenings 7.30 -8.15pm For all ages and abilities If you are looking at trying to lose weight, increase your fitness or just want to work out with friends come along

For more information call Cat! 07966182425 or email me at [email protected] I am a fully qualified level 3 Personal Trainer and I want to help you achieve your goals

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The Bugle Horn WINDMILL SERVICES Tel 01296 747594 Anna and her team would like to welcome you to the Bugle Horn to enjoy a Great British Pub, we are proud to serve great PROPERTY MAINTENANCE food from around the world in a distinctly AND British manner all day, every day. General Building Work Try our extensive range of wines from around the world or Telephone 01844 279519 one of our traditional cask ales Just pop in even if it is FREEPHONE 0800 7837194

just for coffee Email: [email protected] Oxford Rd, Hartwell, Aylesbury, Website: www.windmill-services.co.uk Bucks HP17 8QP

Beauty Treatments include:

Jessica GELeration A manicure or pedicure that can last up to 2 weeks Over 180C colours Over 50 Colour Changing Gels

Manicures & Pedicures including standard, deluxe & Thai

Hydrotherm Massage, Swedish Body Massage, Indian Head Massage

Body Waxing – Male & Female

Male Manicures & Pedicures ------Kuticle @ Starbank House, Stars Lane, Dinton HP17 8UL www.kuticle.com

[email protected][ Call Debbie today to make an appointment 07740 348479

______Parish News 34 November 2018 Crash-2000.com Ltd Computer Services PC and Laptop Repairs Computer Running Slow? Computer will not start? Virus or popups? Strange messages or Toolbars? Still located in Email Hacked? Bishopstone! Replacement or Upgrade advice?

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

Hearts Interiors & Flowers Bishopstone

Flowers delivered daily All Occasions – no job too small Tel No: 01296 709017 Mobile: 07932 606536 www.hearts-interiors.co.uk

Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/heartsandflowersuk/

Call Debbie or Order On-line

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______Parish News 36 November 2018 STONE THURSDAY CLUB [for the over-60s – especially those who live alone or find it difficult to get about] Meeting in the Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road on the second Thursday each month Subs are just £2.00 per meeting

At the November meeting on Thursday 8th : 2 – 3.30 p.m. we’ll be pitting our joint wits against ‘QUIZ MAESTRO’ KATHY

in our ANNUAL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ

Then refresh our brain cells with sandwiches, tea and cakes ! Come and bring your friends – For transport please contact Dee James 01296 747671

______Parish News 37 November 2018 Bartlett's Residential Home A beautiful Victorian country house set in over 18 acres of tranquil park and gardens Individuals and couples, those wishing to make a home here and those wanting a shorter stay are all welcome. Highly qualified and caring staff to look after your every need.

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

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T & B Ric Lee Private Car Hire “Handyman”

General House Maintenance 01844 261116 Painting and Decorating Mob: 07831882694 Flat Pack Furniture Assembly Email: Bespoke shelving, cupboards and [email protected] storage units built and fitted to your specification

Air Conditioned Cars/MPVs for Airport Transfers Tel: 01296 749044 Special Events, Theatres Mob: 07831 658909 Touring, Sight Seeing, Weddings

or any other special occasion Jaguar Wedding Cars also available

JUBILEE PAVILION WWW.JUBILEEPAVILION.CO.UK

 Great venue for village activities, fund raising events, parties and groups.  Includes a well-equipped kitchen with cooker and fridge.  Changing rooms with hot showers for recreational hire.  Car park with easy access.

For availability and booking enquiries contact Sue Unwin Telephone: 01296 698573 Mobile: 07557 519060 Email: [email protected]

When responding to an advertisement please mention the Parish Magazine

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Hartwell House & Spa

Hartwell Café Dining

Hartwell Café is the ideal place to meet friends and colleagues for a leisurely informal dining experience, with menus offering a choice of delicious options throughout the day.

Brunch Menu 10.30am to 12.00pm daily

Lunch Menu 12.15pm to 2.45pm - Monday to Friday 12.15pm to 3.45pm - Saturday and Sunday

Afternoon Menu 3.00pm to 6.30pm - Monday to Friday 4.00pm to 6.30pm - Saturday and Sunday (last orders 6.10pm)

Open daily from 9.00am to 7.00pm

For reservations, please call 01296 746526 To view sample menus please visit our website

Vale of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8NR

Hartwell-house.com [email protected]