Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine Issue 104 70 Pence Where Sold

Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine Issue 104 70 pence where sold

Inside this Issue: • Welcome From the Chair • Rural Crime Upate • Jazzercise for Epilepsy Society The Quarterly Magazine The Quarterly Magazine of Ivinghoe Parish Council The Team... Beacon Welcome from the Chair he Beacon Magazine would not reach your door without the kind CONTENTS Thelp of the volunteer band of irstly, Happy New Year to everyone distributors. from myself and the Councillors. Many thanks to them all; Andy Welcome from the Chair 3 F Beezer, Les Hyde, Pat Roach, Geoff Neighbourhood News 6-21 Travis and Rob and Anne Cattle – Roads it couldn’t be done without you! Ecumenical Enlightenment 24-27 I hope by the time you read this Karen Groom, If you have any skills that will help the Anglian Water roadworks by Chair, Ivinghoe Cultivation Clippings 28 us to keep the magazine going or you Cheddington Station will be completed Parish Council would like to submit an article, please School Stuff 34-35 after some inconvenience to us all. We let us know as we are always looking are expecting to have an update from for new and varied talents! Beyond the Boundary 36-37 Bucks CC regarding the costings and the Sporting Scoop 40 safety audit for the BHB Pitstone and very similar to the ancient, damaged Ivinghoe Traffi c Scheme shortly. railings and will enhance the area. Councillor Communication 44-51 Ivinghoe Lawn Hire Deﬁ brillators Following the severe weather, we have The British Heart Foundation have BEACON COPY AND had to restrict parking on Ivinghoe Lawn approved a grant for the Ivinghoe Aston ADVERT DEADLINES to preserve the grass and protect the Defi brillator and will part fund this with conservation area from damage. Ivinghoe PC paying the balance. The

We aim to get the magazine distributed Ivinghoe & Pitstone WI are funding a around the beginning of every February, May, Beacon Magazine defi brillator for Ivinghoe. Suitable locations August and November. To ensure your article Advertising in both villages will be decided and the Editor: Bridget Knight or feature makes the edition you would like Following an increase in printing costs defi brillators will be installed soon. Tel: 07960 605393 please see the submission deadlines below: and a few advertisers being slow to pay Email: [email protected] we are asking for advertisers to pay for Beacon Magazine Advertising Manager: Bridget Knight their adverts in advance. We thank our The council is seeking your views on Tel: 07960 605393 advertisers for their support. whether you still require a printed version of this magazine. As you may Email: [email protected] May 2018 Edition – 4 April 2018 Telephone Boxes be aware issues are available to view August 2018 Edition – 4 July 2018 Design & Artwork: Laila Palfrey The redundant telephone boxes in through our website. If you have an November 2018 – 4 October 2018 Tel: 01525 222214 Ivinghoe and Ivinghoe Aston will be opinion, please share this with us by February 2019 Edition – 4 January 2019 Email: [email protected] removed shortly. email [email protected] or you can drop us a line using the Ivinghoe BEACON MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES: Ivinghoe Lawn PC post box which is located in Ivinghoe Railing Project Town Hall by the library. 1/4 page £58 per year NB: Rates are for 4 editions. The council has obtained quotes for new 1/3 page £65 per year railings and applied for funding from Website 1/2 page £95 per year Artwork must be supplied AVDC New Homes Bonus, this is planned Please check the website for regular Full page £130 per year as a jpeg or a pdf ﬁ le. for the spring. The new railings will be updates: www.ivinghoepc.org.uk

2 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine February 2018: Issue 104 February 2018: Issue 104 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 3 BEACON COMMUNITY CHOIR

10TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR

In order to celebrate the Beacon Community Choir’s 10th anniversary year, they will be performing two exciting works by two well known and loved composers.

ZIMBE! COME SING THE SONGS OF AFRICA

Alexander L’Estrange’s phenomenal fusion of traditional African song and jazz, Zimbe! is at times touching and moving, at other times funky and grooving but always incredibly up-lifting.

BEACON COMMUNITYPICTURES CHOIR AT AN EXHIBITION 10TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR With Lyrics and Music newly written and ComposedExplore... by John Cameron, Dream... Pictures at Discover... In order to celebrate the Beacon Community Choir’san Exhibition 10th anniversary 2018 is a new take on the well-loved Mussorgsky Suite, taking year, they will be performing two exciting works byinspiration two well fromknown an eclectic choice of 19th, and 20th Century works. The variety of and loved composers. artistic styles is matched with a kaleidoscope of musical genres, from ethnic to rock, jazz to rap to a capella choir. As Mussorgsky’s composition, some

COUNCILLORS NEWS ZIMBE! COME SING THE SONGS OF AFRICA movements are linked by “Promenades”, but this time jazz ﬂavoured, with Alexander L’Estrange’s phenomenal fusion of traditional African song and jazz, Zimbe! is at times touching and moving,increasingly at other times unsettling funky time signatures. and grooving but always incredibly up-lifting. Both works will be performed by Beacon Community Choir, will feature the PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION Children’s Choir from Brookmead School, and will be accompanied by Jazz With Lyrics and Music newly written and ComposedQuintet. by John Cameron, Pictures at an Exhibition 2018 is a new take on the well-loved Mussorgsky Suite, taking inspiration from an eclectic choice of 19th, and 20th Century works. The variety of artistic stylesDon’t is missmatched this wonderfulwith musical celebration, so look out for further information a kaleidoscope of musical genres, from ethnic to inrock, local jazz press to rap and to advertising. Travel Impressions are specialists in tailor-making holidays a capella choir. As Mussorgsky’s composition, some movements are to destinations worldwide. If you are thinking of travelling linked by “Promenades”, but this time jazz ﬂavoured,If you with would increasingly like further details, please contact [email protected]. unsettling time signatures. to Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Southern Africa,

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4 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine February 2018: Issue 104 February 2018: Issue 104 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 5 Rikki: More recently you have got into their dreams and guide them through the RikkIAbout choreography. How did that come about? highs and lows of the profession, but its message is relevant to all walks of life. The Ivinghoe Aston Taira: I was asked to choreograph a Broadband Group says youth event and I loved it. I really enjoy P.S. Can you work out which sentence I ‘thank you’ creating new ideas in dance and have set made up? Thanks to everyone who contributed to up my own company, the Hinged Dance our recent broadband survey. We’ve had a Company. I am currently working on a Sophia’s Christmas Fayre fantastic response and the data will be vital piece called Flowers in December, which is My previous victim in this column, Sophia, in securing the right super-fast broadband about the refugee crisis in Syria. organised a Christmas Fayre as part of the service for our village. More than 80% of fundraising for her expedition to southern respondents said they were unhappy with Rikki: Do you come up with the ideas and Africa. Here are her brother Alistair and his NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS their current service and over 90% said they work them right through from conception friend Kieran providing an excellent musical would be interested in high speed broadband. to production? potpourri of jazzed-up Christmas Carols. You can download a copy of the survey from was herself trained by the great Polish-born http://liamhall.net/IABG_Survey_Results. dancer and teacher, Dame Marie Rambert. Taira: Yes, pretty much. Sometimes I use pdf. It is also available via the Ivinghoe I was 17, and training with 7-year-olds, but existing music, but sometimes I have the Aston Facebook page and a hard copy will Eve gave me the confi dence that I needed luxury of being able to commission music. be available to read over a pint at The Village to progress. That was the case for my production Swan. Despite being left behind and ignored Prisoner 466, about Nelson Mandela. John by the major internet service providers there Rikki: Was there a “big break” that Cameron, whom you have previously are several options open to us a community. catalysed your career? interviewed for this column, wrote the In the coming weeks we will analyse each piece Sharpville for that. of these and speak to the suppliers. We will Taira: In 2002, I was part of the original then get back in touch with you to choose the West End cast of We Will Rock You. I also Rikki: How did you come to live in IA? best option. Watch this space! danced in Chicago. Taira: The usual thing – London was Nobody expects the Rikki: (showing off his tremendous too expensive and I looked around. For IA inquisition – knowledge of musicals) Wow, which whatever reason, IA kept coming up in Lady of the Dance musical were you in there? searches, so I visited, fell in love with it Taira Foo has single-mindedly followed her and moved in. Carols at The Village Swan dreams. Keen on dancing from an early age, Taira: No, I was in the musical called Once again, The Beacon Community Choir, she didn’t realise until she was 17 that she Chicago! Rikki: Can Ketts dance? (I must admit that led a merry carol singing evening at The could turn he passion into a career. For some I was hoping for some good stories of Village Swan, raising money for charity. u that might have been too late or too tough, Rikki: Returning to We Will Rock You, I was valiant ineptitude here, but….) not so for Taira. a great fan of Queen, did you meet them? Taira: Yes, he’s very good. He shone in the Rikki: What made you realise that dancing Taira: Yes, Roger Taylor and Brian May “Strictly” take-off that we ran for charity could be your professional life? in particular (Freddie had died by then). here a few years back, and he used to be I also danced at the Party at the Palace, one of the Chippendales. Taira: I was extremely fortunate to attend celebrating The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, a ballet academy in Derby, where I hail where Brian May famously played Queen’s Taira has recently published a book Pocket from, run by Eve Leveaux, to whom I was version of the National Anthem on the roof Guide for Dancers charting her story. Its introduced by a visitor to my school. She of Buckingham Palace. aim is to encourage dancers to follow

6 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine February 2018: Issue 104 February 2018: Issue 104 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 7 Santa’s Round Wassail, wassail all over Rural crime update from Assistant Yet again, Santa found time to visit the the village children of IA, borrowing a festively Wassailing is a tradition that happens on or Chief Constable Nikki Ross coloured tractor whilst Rudolph and friends around twelfth night or epiphany, the end rested up before their long fl ight home. of yuletide, in which thanks are given for all things natural, in particular apple fruit. eports of rural crime in the • Keeping the boundaries of your land This is celebrated by music round a fi re, Thames Valley have increased by and property well-maintained and eating fruit cake, drinking mulled cider and Rfi ve percent between October secure shooting fi reworks. Wassailer-in-Chief, 2016 and September 2017. • Fitting strong locks to sheds, garages Neil Ashby, hosted IA’s event with a fi re at I would like to reassure members and outbuildings the apple orchard at Ivinghoe Aston Farm, of our rural communities of my • Checking security equipment regularly NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS followed by a walk to you-know-where for commitment to investigating reports to ensure it is working properly the libation, accompanied throughout by of rural crime. We rely on information • Locking equipment away in a secure the local Morris dancers. from our local communities and take building when it’s not in use such reports very seriously. Incidents are • Security marking your tools and Rikki Harrington robustly investigated by our local policing equipment Brampton, Ivinghoe Aston 01525 220625; teams who have dedicated Rural Crime [email protected]. and Wildlife Offi cers based across the For more crime prevention advice, and Thames Valley. to see details of your local Rural Crime Please get in touch if you have any Rural crime can take many different Offi cers, visit the Rural Crime page on news, views or ideas! forms including burglary, robbery, theft, the Thames Valley Police website at: criminal damage, fl y tipping, poaching https://www.thamesvalley.police. and hare coursing. We are continuing uk/advice/protecting-your-business/ to work with local residents, businesses rural-crime/ and partners to raise awareness of crime If you become a victim of rural crime prevention techniques while developing or suspect that a crime has taken place, problem solving solutions to tackle you should always report it to police by rural crime. calling the non-emergency number, 101. There are often fewer witnesses to If an incident is in progress, or there is rural crimes and greater opportunities an immediate threat to life, you should for criminals to target isolated properties call 999. and businesses. The impact of these You can receive the latest rural crimes can also be greater, with people crime news from Thames Valley feeling more vulnerable due to their Police and their partners directly to remote location. your phone or inbox by signing up You can reduce the risk of becoming to CountryWatch at: http://www. a victim of rural crime by taking a few thamesvalleycountrywatch.co.uk/ simple steps including: Nikki Ross Assistant Chief Constable

8 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine February 2018: Issue 104 February 2018: Issue 104 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 9 Local solicitors taking part are: Neves Solicitors Write or update your Tollgate House, 69/71 High Street, City Lawyers Harpenden, Herts AL5 2SL Will and support Suite 2, Phoenix House, E: [email protected] 63 Campfield Road, 01582 715234 Rennie Grove Hospice Care St Albans, AL1 5FL E: [email protected] Sherrards hroughout February, a selected your estate will be shared out according 01727 228890 4 Beaconsfield Road, St Albans, group of local legal experts are to the law instead of your wishes and Herts, AL1 3RH Tdonating their time and legal there is no guarantee that your loved Davis & Co E: [email protected] expertise to write a standard Will in ones will receive what you intended. Chartered Certified Accountants 01727 832830 return for a donation to Rennie Grove Make Your Will Month generates Ellerd House, NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS Hospice Care. widespread support that helps to raise Amenbury Lane, Taylor Walton Rennie Grove Hospice Care is a charity urgently needed funds for Rennie Grove Harpenden, Taylor Walton House, Station Approach, providing care and support for adults and Hospice Care To take part, you can Hertfordshire, AL5 2EJ Harpenden, Herts, AL5 4SP and children diagnosed with cancer and other simply contact one of the participating E: [email protected] Thornycroft House, 107 Holywell Hill, life-limiting illness and their families. solicitors and make an appointment for 01582 761121 St Albans, Herts, AL1 1HQ Every year through our 24/7 Hospice February, explaining that you would like E: [email protected] at Home service, our Family Support to support Rennie Grove’s Make Your Debenhams Ottaway 01582 765111 services and the range of Day Services Will Month. The solicitor you choose Ivy House, 107 St Peters Street, at Grove House, St Albans we give will help you plan, write or update your St Albans AL1 3EW thousands of patients the choice to stay Will and will provide advice so that your E: [email protected] at home, surrounded by their families family does not pay more inheritance tax 01727 837161 and friends. than they need to. Thanks to local solicitors who have As well as getting your own affairs teamed up to support the scheme, it will in order and taking care of your family, be a great opportunity to start 2018 by you’ll be able to safeguard Rennie getting your affairs in order while helping Grove’s service for future generations. local families with your donation. If you are able to consider leaving a gift If you want to have control over what in your Will to Rennie Grove, this will happens to your assets after your death, enable more patients in the future to effective estate planning is essential. have the choice to remain at home and It may be an uncomfortable subject to receive its specialist services. think about but not having a Will can cause problems for your family – often at New Free Legal a very difficult time. Advice Clinic Making a Will makes things that little bit To find out more about this and for easier for those you leave behind; they’ll a full list of participating solicitors, visit be looked after and they can carry out www.renniegrove.org/makeyourwill or your wishes confident that they are doing contact Michele Poli on 01442 507344 or what you want. If you die without a Will, email [email protected]

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WI News... Enjoy Home cooked food at the Ivinghoe & Pitstone Branch Waterside Café Pitstone Wharf, Cheddington Road, Pitstone, appy New Year to everyone and Christine as extra members, so we Bucks LU7 9AD I hope you all had a wonderful are looking forward to new challenges Breakfasts, Lunches, Soup, Sandwiches, Toasties HChristmas with your families. in 2018. Homemade Cakes, Cream Teas plus a selection of Last September we had a very Our December meeting was a Hot & Cold Drinks interesting talk on First Aid and wonderful evening at the Kings Head, Defi brillators. We have fundraised for our good food and company and a visit from OPENING TIMES NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS 100th year so have decided to donate Father Christmas ended our 100th year FRIDAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY -10am to to 2.30pm 3pm . £1000 to both Ivinghoe and Pitstone with a bang. Parish Councils towards the installation of Our fi rst meeting for 2018 will see BANK HOLIDAYS 10am 10am toto 3pm 3pm

defi brillators in each village. about 10 new members joining our WI. On request for group bookings we can offer seating for 36people. Our October meeting was another So we hope they will enjoy all that we do. interesting talk by Jean Yates on WWII Our Bursary was drawn at our Email: café@pitstonewharf.co.uk www.pitstonewharf.co.uk Waging a Secret War. Christmas Do and Annette was the November saw a change of committee lucky recipient. at our Annual Meeting Helen, Angela, Rachel, Betty and Win all came off the Date for your Diary committee and our thanks to them for Sunday 11th February is our Valentine all they have done. A special thank you Lunch. Please book early for this to Win who has been a ‘FAB’ Secretary popular event. PITSTONE MEMORIAL HALL & MILLENNIUM EXTENSION for almost 15 years and has kept us up Arrive at 12 for 12.30 lunch the cost to date and in touch with all our is £12 for a hot 2 course lunch. All diets WI information and news. catered for. The large Millennium Mandy has come on as Secretary, Tickets from Sue 01296 660436 or Extension consists of Tessa as Treasurer and Sue E and Lynne 01296 668072. a generous room with a capacity for 70–80 people and a smaller room with a capacity for 50 people

Bar facilities are available by arrangement with the booking clerk

For further details and revised prices please contact the Booking Clerk, Mrs Sue Gregory, 4 The Crescent, Pitstone. 01296 661609

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e are still seeking new Wednesday: 8:30am and 11am Natural members for our small team Pilates Andrea (07855 138005) Wof people who look after this vital asset for our community. Wednesday: 7pm – 8:30pm Yoga If you are interested in helping out Sally Craig (07753-985155) then please contact Andy Beezer on 01296 668802 or email andy.beezer@ Thursday: 7.00pm – 10.00pm W.I. bardecode.com. 2nd Thursday of each month Sue Jones (01296 660436) NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS Ivinghoe Town Hall regular events: The Town hall is an ideal location for NOTE: We have ‘slot availability’, family parties or weddings so don’t on Monday AM’s, also Tuesday and forget to book early. Wednesday PM’s, Thursday AM/PM’s Also, have a look at the regular Weekly and all day on Friday’s! events held at the Ivinghoe Town Hall. Also, please try the web site at Why not try one of these regular www.ivinghoetownhall.org.uk where weekly events? you can see regular activities and search for Hall availability dates, and make a Monday: 4pm-8pm – Ballet Booking enquiry on-line. Lisa (07834 281434) If you prefer to enquire in person then FORD END WATERMILL call Stephen Swinbank (The Booking IVINGHOE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Tuesday: 9.45am – 12pm – Beacon Art Secretary) on 01296 660680. Or emai: The only working watermill to survive intact in the county. The mill, Marion (01296 668429) [email protected] recorded in 1616 but probably much older, was in use until 1963. The Post Offi ce and Shop direct Now restored by volunteers and run by Ford End Watermill Society, telephone number is: . Tuesday: 7pm – 8pm – Zumba 01296 660682 it retains all the atmosphere of a small farm mill of the late 1800s. Carolyn (07941 092673) Visitors can work the sack hoist and mill wheat on a rotary hand quern. Stoneground wholemeal flour for sale on milling days. Tuesday: 8.15pm–10.15pm – Morris OPENING TIMES 2018 nd th ‘New Moon’ Dancers Martin Lindridge Afternoons 2.00–5.00pm 2 April - Easter Monday, 15 April - Sunday, LOCATION th th th (07803-149490) Andy Beezer 7 May - BH Monday, 13 May - National Mills Weekend, 28 May BH – Station Rd, Ivinghoe, Bucks LU7 9EA Monday, 17th June - Sunday, 15th July - Sunday, 29th July – Sunday, 12th August 600 metres from the church along th th th Station Road. – Sunday, 27 August - BH Monday, 16 September - Sunday, 14 October –as The B488 to Leighton Buzzard. part of Tring Apple Fayre. MILLING DEMONSTRATIONS (water level permitting) between 2.30pm-4.30pm approx Last admission 4.30pm. Admission: Adults: £3 children (5–15) £1 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

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International Bestseller bound for Ivinghoe International bestselling author Carole Matthews is amongst a star-studded programme being put together for BeaconLit 2018. Ivinghoe’s own literary NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS festival will take place in Brookmead School on Saturday July 14. Carole Matthews is a successful and popular British author, famous for her sense of humour and her romantic comedy novels. Carole Matthews Her books have sold over 4.8 million books worldwide and have been published in more than 31 countries. In 2011, she was inducted into the Festival of Romance Hall of Fame own picnic if you’d rather),and a goodie for her outstanding contribution to romance bag with treats and surprises. The bags writing. She has published 31 novels and are ideal to carry your purchases from has appeared on the Sunday Times and Chorleywood Books, which the authors USA Today bestsellers lists and her books, will be delighted to sign for you, and there Welcome To The Real World and Wrapped will be opportunities throughout the day to up in You have both made the shortlist win books and other goodies. for the Romantic Novelists’ Association The organisers are again holding prices Romantic Novel of the Year Award. Her at 2016 levels, and full day passes will be Tell us your views on the Chilterns! latest book is Million Love Songs. available soon at the Early Bird price of Other names confi rmed at the time or £19.50, but you’ll need to be quick – the Would you like to have your say on the future of the Chilterns? writing include hot new crime-writing talent offer will be time limited, and the price will We are developing our plans to care for the Chilterns for the next five Vicky Newham, BBC reporter Adina then rise to £25 – still a bargain. Separate Campbell, author, blogger and creative morning and afternoon tickets will go on years and beyond and we would love to hear your views. writing tutor Morgen Bailey and Pitstone sale nearer the time. author Dave Sivers. BeaconLit continues to go from strength The festival panel is promising the usual to strength and has put the area fi rmly on Please fill out our survey with the chance to win £50 vouchers! eclectic programme of panel discussions, the literary festival circuit. So save the date https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FutureOfTheChilterns live interviews, talks and workshops. and watch this space for further news! There will be free parking on Ivinghoe The festival website is at: Lawn, just a short walk away (disabled www.beaconlit.co.uk parking available at the venue), light refreshments available all day, pre- orderable packed lunches (bring your Dave Sivers

16 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine February 2018: Issue 104 February 2018: Issue 104 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 17 Hub News... selling well from our trustees at £10 a Hub in its back (almost secret) Garden book – with under 100 left. We continue space where you can sit in peace in the to ‘Simply walk’ on Mondays at 10am sunshine and watch the sun go down Happy 2018 and ‘Simply Sing’ outside or inside – on in an uninterrupted historical open view. the fi rst Friday in the month at 4-5pm. This garden space is now bookable as an addition to the inner ‘Hall’ space for You are all so welcome those who wish for a safe, pretty and to join in! quiet extra space. What we just added: Our Hall hiring What we plan in soon: A continued profi ts are ploughed back into the Flower and Veg Show! Also we spaces, recently replacing the oven, are working on our own capacity NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS dishwasher and over – hob vent in the and sustainability by sharing the task Café kitchen and commissioning all the information between the trustees more outside woodwork to be restored and fully now. We also are fulfi lling our painted, we have installed a motorised remit by encouraging those who are fi lm screen to add to our PA system for interested to bring forward ideas that our Ivinghoe Community inside the Hall use. This took us to nearly create more social interaction for three Hub 2017/2018: Following £6,300 and was tackled by the trustee specifi c age related groups we aim to Ythe Seasons has all become a Join in with our DIY skills! team taking deep breaths and dividing reach. Something for the young parents romping celebratory Hub tradition. This essentials from highly desirables, and children to do in our Hall space; year, the prep for our HUB annual pre- space for this Community and its visitors, prioritizing and pushing back to late something for responsible teenagers Christmas evening Market was led by refreshed by our tenant Community 2017/2018 those less urgent needs, to do in the Hub of an evening – we Hayley Wesley, our Café Tenant, who Café CuriosiTEA Rooms food and drink which will appear later. We have been would love to have a teenage trustee also led a Pampering session in the Old seven days a week, we have worked congratulated on our progress by BCC also; and something for the over 50s Town Hall – whilst the 8 Hub Trustees to introduce some sustainable comfort, and repaid by the present of a bespoke to join together and do, either all on tackled much Autumnal DIY indoors and diversity, fun and welcome for all, within seminar where all the trustees present one day or as separate ‘fi tness to music’, out. Trustees had 2 stalls of Hampers, all its Victorian spaces. were advised on ‘Consolidating our ‘lunch club’ and ‘social club’ hours. We one game of Christmas painting, a book Here we sit seven years later, four Sustainability’. So we have set about hope some of you will feel able to run stall and a roasting chestnut stall all for years into our 25 year lease, comfortably sharing out all the information in detail, your own age related clubs, hiring out our supporting Hub funds, present. In what on the corner of Ivinghoe Lawn, next to amongst our eight 2017/18 trustees, Hall space and charging your ‘clubbers’ evolved into a brilliantly popular and the children’s play area and supportive elected at our last AGM. We are making yourself – like your own small business. seasonally empathetic 24 stall Market of all comers with what we can provide a TASK Calendar on which all tasks We are on the lookout for a skilled event, the pleasure of experiencing Carol of what they tell us they need. Run by which need doing at what time of the and generous, retired local carpenter singing from school and Church, the night eight elected unpaid volunteer trustee year; and we are making a TASK MAP to slowly improve our much-needed sparkling with little lights and lanterns background crew, we are working now of what is held where, like meters, keys storage space over time! If interested inside and out – animals to be stroked in to get all the details of running this etc. A folder of TASK details backs all should pop in and tell or phone, email, the petting Zoo, all led to a very happy level-access space into very clear shared this up, showing the what, why, where Facebook us or use our website please. atmospheric visual and tasty shopping order, so that it will stay strong well into and when of each task, with some How to book hub space: Booking and communing for all our visitors. the future. Jane Elliott’s bench seat, ideogram small notices for the public space within the Hub is easy but needs Ever since 2011 when Ivinghoe whose ribbon was cut this spring, is a spaces to follow. Our newish pavers, to follow through by the Hirer who: Community started the process to save popular spot and our Heritage Book on fl owery planters and the remainder the Old School Building, refurbish it by the Old School and surrounding 100 of the ex-pub metal garden furniture 1 Approaches café team who man grants, and turn it into an independent years of Victorian Ivinghoe History is all provide an extra dimension to the the Hub Diary 7 days a week at u

18 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine February 2018: Issue 104 February 2018: Issue 104 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 19 café counter or the Hirer approaches it cannot be over-ridden or double Community space for hire - of great Victorian character, recently Trustee team via phone or email. booked – This booking then translates refurbished by our Community, for this Community’s use. Half space £9/£7 per hour or whole to our ‘digital diary’ graphically – hall £12/£10 per hour (or an element charted monthly by Bob – posted on Ivinghoe Old School Community Hub of the IT Room after negotiation) Facebook Page, web-site and email www.ivinghoeoldschool.com 01296- 661666 data-base, hard copy on Notice Board Email : [email protected] 2 The process is explained by obtaining for Public viewing. See our many Facebook: Ivinghoe Old School Hub from either source a vital Booking Facebook Hub Photographs of much Form which includes the extra special that goes on! Venue run with financial transparency by our ‘not for private profit’ options bookable, the insurance cover local voluntary trustees for Community Benefit and increased Community and awareness of the hirers cleaning Contact us on telephone Wellbeing. NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS up obligations – to be filled in and 01296 661666; email: returned within 7days and the fee [email protected] Space is at ground level for easy access, is warm, and with restored Victorian paid – if not then – no later than 3 days web site: www.ivinghoeoldschool.com varnished floorboards, and new comfy modern padded stackable chairs, fold before the date booked. Facebook page: Ivinghoe Old School Hub away tables and ambient new lighting - can swiftly adapt to all activities for CuriosiTEA Rooms 01296-663853. all generations. 3 By this returned form and fee, the £9 for first hour in 37.65 sq.m room with piano or 31.61 sq.m room with sink booking is made formal and then and £7 per hour thereafter. penned into diary which means Carol Tarrant 69.26 sq.m room with retractable screen midway. £12 for first hour and £10 thereafter per hour. Contact us or come in for a booking form and our support for your plan.

CuriosiTEA Rooms is our pivotally important permanent tenant within our building and serves home-made affordable refreshments and hot meals seven days a week. Special arrangements for space hirers who do not wish to self-cater for their own events can be arranged with Hayley Wesley on – 07775-831153 Facebook CuriosiTEA Rooms, or email [email protected] 1st Ivinghoe and Pitstone Beavers (5 3/4 -8 year olds) Monday 6-7pm with Tom as Watermill Coloney leader IT Suite Tuesday 6-7pm with Jakki as Windmill Coloney leader Software includes Microsoft Office 2013 Suite; Photoshop C6; Skype with webcam and microphone; 1st Ivinghoe and Pitstone Cubs (8-10 year olds) £2 per PC….one with 40” wall mounted monitor and speakers. Wednesday 7-8:30pm (Dan) Akela as Windmill Pack leader 10p A4 b/w photocopy; 50p A4 colour scan and print; 50p A4 lamination Thursday 6:30-8pm (Rob) Shere Khan as Watermill Pack leader Booking whole space for small conference or meetings etc. £10 an hour. 1st Ivinghoe and Pitstone Scouts (10 1/2 -14 1/2 year olds) Personal tuition starting soon! Friday 7:30-9pm Andrew as Troop Leader

For any enquiries or to join the waiting list please contact us Registered Charity on [email protected] Number 1165850 Or our Group Scout Leader, Keith Steers on [email protected] or 07899 696722

We are also raising money to rebuild the village a purpose built scout hut and are selling bricks to supporters for £10 each. Please email the above address for details.

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Soft furnishings for your whole S mall Paws At Home home or simply one room

BVCL 100 CLUB Supplying bespoke curtains, Pet Sitting Service – Looking after all th blinds, loose covers, cushions, Now in its 4 Year! tracks & poles and lots more your pets needs whilst you are away. Small pets cared for in their own Come and join our many prizewinners Complete service including home, allowing them to relax in their

and help to support your local Library. design, fabric samples, own environment. measuring, making up and fitting Other duties include; bins taken out, Why not pick up a pack at the Library curtains/blinds opened & closed and post Callsecured. Elaine on in Ivinghoe? Or email 01296 668863 / 07837 292403 [email protected] for further details and an online application form. Email: [email protected] Web: www.smallpawsathome.co.uk

James B Chadburn FBHI Fine Antique clocks & Barometers FIRST THURSDAY FRIENDS

Specialist in repairs & Friendly chat, board games for those restorations. who wish and a choice of cake with Valuations & clock endless tea or coffee at just £2.

finding service. ALL WELCOME BELLOWS MILL EATON BRAY Advice & assistance on On the first Thursday of each month at formation & disposal of 2p.m. in the Millennium Room at Attractive short term and overnight private clock collections. accommodation Pitstone Memorial Hall in idyllic surroundings of old water mill. Quality clocks/barometers Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies Bought & sold. We plan to reintroduce film shows on alternate and receptions for up to 80 guests. months as soon as possible. Small meeting room. Telephone 01525 221165 Mobile 07790 000629 Want more information? For details phone 01525 220548 E-mail: [email protected] 01296 668005 or email [email protected]

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was struck by how many people were Some, such as the shepherds at afraid during the Christmas story. Christmas and the disciples at Easter, IWe would expect happiness rather overcame their fear. Others remain than fear at the birth of any child. Mary trapped in it. Herod was a tyrant who was told not be afraid by the angel at ruled through fear and he himself was the prospect of becoming the mother ruled by fear. Fear is still all around us of Jesus. Joseph was told not to be today with the threat of terrorist attacks, afraid but to take Mary as his wife. The fi nancial uncertainty and the changes Ivinghoe & Pitstone shepherds in the fi elds were told not we face in ourselves, in our families and to be afraid at the sight of the angels. around us in the country. Herod was so afraid of the message of a The words “Do not be afraid” appear Chapel Fellowship new king being born that he had all the 366 times in the Bible. It as though we ECUMENICAL ENLIGHTENMENT little children in Bethlehem killed. need a daily reminder to respond to God, We are a small and friendly group of local Christians who Easter is particularly early this year and who is love, in worship. “Do not be meet to worship God in a fairly informal way, in song, will be here soon in just a few weeks. afraid” is the most basic message for Again, we will fi nd fear at this celebration a life of faith but one we need take hold in prayer, and with messages brought by a variety of local of the end of the gospel story. When of anew every day. Not to be ruled by fear preachers.We meet on Sunday mornings at 10.30am Jesus rises from the dead, he says to his is a prerequisite for knowing peace in the Millennium Room at Pitstone Memorial Hall for friends: “Don’t be afraid…I leave you in many ways. my peace.” services that last about an hour, followed by social chat Fear is there throughout the gospel. over a cup of tea or coffee. Jesus calls Peter to follow him, telling him not to be afraid. When Jesus walks on the water towards his disciples in their ALL ARE WELCOME boat, he sees what they are like and says: Revd Adrian Manning “Have courage, don’t be afraid; it’s me!” Vicar of Ivinghoe and Pitstone Why not come and join us?

FIRST THURSDAY FRIENDS Come and enjoy a family ﬁ lm on the ﬁ rst Thursday of each month. Time 2pm (approx) 4.15pm in the millennium room

INTERESTED? If you would like more information please call: 01296 668005

24 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine February 2018: Issue 104 February 2018: Issue 104 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 25 IVINGHOE HAND-BELLS We have a beginners group meeting fortnightly in the church ringing the beautiful hand-bells that belong to St. Mary’s Church Ivinghoe. If you missed the taster evening, and would like to have a go, or see and hear what happens it is not too late so please get in touch or come along to a Monday evening meeting. We have fun, a break for refreshments and experience the very special sound of our 139 year old bells.

Alex Wynne 01296 668336 Theme: Messy Easter When: Sunday 25th March Where: St. Mary’s Church, Ivinghoe Time: 2.30-4pm All families welcome for fun, food and all-age activities Contact: Sandra Green on 01296 668648

Looking for somewhere to take

the children during half term? Come along to St Mary’s Church Ivinghoe for:

‘Coffee, Cake and Crafts’

Friday 16th February from 10.30 - Midday

26 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine February 2018: Issue 104 February 2018: Issue 104 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 27 Ivinghoe Allotments Allotment Diary

Tales from the Plot t is blowing a gale outside as I sit in my is required to repair the damage. It was shed looking at my plot and drawing nice to have allotmenteers from Pitstone Iup a plan for this year, deciding what to allotments come over for a look round over i, First of all I hope that you all had attracted to them and just lift them up, so plant and where so I do not sow anything the holidays. a good festive time and wish push them gently back in, keep them weed in the same bed as last year. My hens are By the time this issue of the Beacon Hyou all a very happy, healthy and free and you will be rewarded with clusters not at all happy with this weather, feathers comes through the door I will have planted prosperous New Year, with successful of 8-12 similar sized bulbs. Either to pickle, are truly ruffl ed. my onion seeds in the greenhouse and will growing thrown in. or to use in cooking. February is also the Christmas has come and gone although be itching to get going on the plots. I usually

CULTIVATION CLIPPINGS CULTIVATION This winter we have certainly had a time to buy your seed potatoes, so save Christmas Day was a bit dismal it was still sow my potatoes Good Friday but as Easter variety of weather conditions. The severe up the egg cartons they are ideal to set good fun to go and crop my vegetables is early this year so may have to hold off. nights of frost certaininly did the autumn up your potatoes to encourage sprouting. for Christmas lunch. I do not know if Fingers crossed for a nice spring and no planted garlic a world of good, compared to Remember you do not want the seed it is an old wives tale that sprouts and frosts at the wrong time. last winter, when we experienced very little potatoes to be too large, as they will soften parsnips taste better after a hard frost but A happy new gardening year to all, Gloria. frost, resulting in very poor garlic plants. up whilst they are sprouting. mine were lovely. The snow just before The snow unfortunately, nice as it is, but The Ivinghoe Flower Show has now got Christmas caused a lot of damage to plots better on Xmas cards, caused damage to a new committee, the Trustees of the Hub with netting and fencing round them (to PS: All the photographs in the Beacon some of our plots, my blackcurrant cage have agreed to take charge of the show keep out the resident wildlife) with many magazine can be seen in full colour on certainly changed shape, but other plot together with the assistance of keen and posts down, quite a bit of maintenance the Ivinghoe Parish Council’s website. holders suffered more damage. enthusiastic Pitstone Allotment Holders. At this time of year, it is truly amazing May I on behalf of the previous committee how we are spoilt for choice with so many wish them all every success in the future different varieties of every vegetable and that hopefully they will be fully that we would like to grow, but don’t supported in their efforts. be too cautious in your choice. Do try I do hope that as a gardener or allotment distinguished old breeds, or indeed those holder 2018 will bring you all that you aim known to be suited to your allotment site, for in your endeavours with the soil. consider growing some fun varieties, you could get black tomatoes, purple, orange Mind how you go… or yellow carrots, or like me you end up Ernie Ivinghoe Allotmenteer growing the old regular trusted varieties of potato, tomatoes and onion. The month of February is busy but frosty weather may stop you doing much outdoors. Peas, Broad Beans and Radishes may be sown under cloches, cumbers for the greenhouse can be started indoors. Shallot planting, which is one of my favourite activities on the plot can be started, plant them in the soil until just the tip is showing 6” apart and between 12” rows. Check them occasionally as birds are

28 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine February 2018: Issue 104 February 2018: Issue 104 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 29 Ivinghoe Golf Club

Looking to Learn to Play or Improve your Golf? Book 6 lessons with our Pro Mark Flitney for £85.00, and if you decide to join we will refund the cost of your lessons.

• Various Adult Membership schemes available starTng from less than £8.00 per week. • Junior Membership £99.00 or only £20.00 with a Parent holding 7 day Membership. • Turn up and play Green Fees from £10.00 for 9 holes.

Discount Golf Shop with the largest Looking for a selecTon of equipment in the area local Venue for a Party? For further details contact: 07585 007109 Pro Shop: Tel: 01296 668696 Our Clubhouse is available for Clubhouse: Tel: 01296 668696 E‐mail: [email protected] private hire for birthdays and 01442 864785 www.ivinghoegolfclub.co.uk celebraTons.

Ivinghoe Golf Club, WellcroY, Ivinghoe, Nr. Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 9EF

30 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine February 2018: Issue 104 February 2018: Issue 104 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 31 GROOMS M. D. SPRING AUTOS FARM Martin D Spring 28 years established trading SHOP FRESH MEAT & POULTRY W Roff Agricultural Services For all your vehicle’s needs FREE RANGE EGGS & VEGETABLES CHEESE, OLIVES, PIES, PATÉS & NUTS Servicing, Class 4 and 7 MOTs on site, Exhausts, Servicing, Bodywork repairs, MOTs arranged, Exhausts, FREE LOCAL DELIVERY Welding, Tyres and Brakes • Hay & straw for sale OPENING TIMES Your vehicle can be picked up and returned free of charge Thursday 9.00 - 12.30 • Paddock maintenance Call now for a competitive quote Friday 8.30 - 5.30 Saturday 8.30 - 12.30 Telephone & fax: 01296 662280 Orders can be placed outside • Fencing Mobile: 07860 847328 these times by telephone Unit 9, Airfield Ind Est, Cheddington Lane WILLOWDENE FARM Long Marston, Tring, Herts HP23 4QR IVINGHOE ( 07909 680807 TEL: 01296 668326 ElsagE Farm, CHEddington

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32 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine February 2018: Issue 104 February 2018: Issue 104 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 33 Ivinghoe & Pitstone’s Windmill PreShool

Windmill Pre-School in Ivinghoe is one of the top pre-schools nationally and highest rated locally

“Children make excellent progress in all areas of their learning and development because staff plan an outstanding range of activities…“

“Children have fun and are purposefully engaged in all areas of this dynamic setting.

SCHOOLS STUFF They make excellent progress as staff recognise them as unique individuals…”

Source: Ofsted report June 2011 orning session mm Aternoon session mm (includes Lunch Club) Lnh Cl mm (subject to availability)

We welcome all children between 2 and 5 years from Pitstone, Ivinghoe & surrounding areas to our purpose-built premises behind Brookmead School five full days per week

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD For further info and to arrange a visit for you and your child please contact us: [email protected] or 01296 661031 (during sessions)

indmillreshoolo Registered Chrit No

Childcare Places Vouchers Available! Accepted

WHERE LEARNING & GROWING ARE FUN!

Marsworth Preschool, held at Marsworth Millennium Village Hall, is a wonderfully caring, fun & nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 5. Monday 4.30 – 5.30pm Pitstone Memorial Hall Our dedicated and experienced team provide a warm and loving setting that is rich in Rainbows: educational and fun resources, tailoring activities around the childrens individual Guider: Elaine Thorogood 01296 661540 strengths and interests. Brownies: Monday 5.45 – 7.15pm Pitstone Memorial Hall Ofsted rated ‘Good’ at our last inspection. Guider: Elaine Thorogood 01296 661540

We’re open 9am to 3pm term time -‐ Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Girl Guides: Tuesday 7.00 – 8.30pm Millennium Room, T: 07506 179658 Pitstone Memorial Hall Guider: Yvonne Ashton 01296 660044 E: [email protected] To join us, please visit our website at Girlguiding.org.uk W: marsworthpreschool.org.uk

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oes British nature provide 1) It may also be called common 7) It is protected from most pests by any greater spectacle than an bluebell, English bluebell, British a suite of defensive compounds. Dendless vista of bluebells? Not bluebell, wild hyacinth, wood bell, 8) It is protected under the Wildlife in my opinion. Is there any better place fairy fl ower and bell bottle. and Conservation Act (1981) but not to witness this phenomenon than at 2) A quarter to a half of all individuals under EU or international law. Ashridge? Ditto. The bluebells of Ashridge of this species are found in Britain. 9) It has often been voted the UK’s BEYOND THE BOUNDARY are, perhaps, the most famous in the 3) It is found everywhere in Britain favourite fl ower and has even been world. They feature annually in the dailies except the northern Outer Hebrides, banned from some such polls and periodicals advising people where Orkney and Shetland. because of its inevitable victory. to see them. I even read about them in 4) It prefers slightly acidic soils and is 10) An albino form can be found in one of those otherwise stultifyingly dull most prevalent in ancient woodlands. Ashridge. Roughly 1 in every 10,000 airline magazines – they were billed as a 5) It can grow in open habitats, including plants is white. prime reason for visiting Britain (by air, of “elephant tracks” caused by years of coastal meadows, especially in course) in Spring. trampling, have already led to recovery the west. Dockey Wood, on the left of Beacon of bluebells in areas from which they 6) It is pollinated mainly by bumblebees. Rikki Harrington Road as you head towards Ringshall, is had disappeared. New this year is a widely reckoned to be the prime site. In dead hedge to prevent trampling of my view, this is largely on account of its the beautiful beeches at the front of proximity to the road and the ice cream the wood. Soil compaction around the van. I prefer to go off the blue piste and roots of these venerable and vulnerable into the great blue yonder, especially old giants is undermining their ability to JTS DECORATING SERVICE the areas known as Pitstone Common draw water and nutrients into their root (north-east of the Monument), Aldbury systems and so damaging their health AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Common/ Old Copse (south-east of the and longevity. Just twenty or so years Monument) and Duncombe Terrace. ago, the bluebells grew right up to the FIRST CLASS DECORATION WITH 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE Wherever you choose, please keep feet verge. Hopefully this new intervention and paws off the fl owers. will enable them to creep back in and Private and commercial properties all interior and Two years ago, the decision was recolonise this area too. exterior decoration coving. taken to charge non-National Trust (NT) An additional benefi t of the new members for entry to Dockey Wood system has been the presence of Wall and ﬂ oor tiling plastering. during peak hours over the two main NT staff and volunteers able to talk Floor stripping and renovation local references available, bluebell weekends. The chief reasons knowledgably and enthusiastically about contact: John for this were to spread visitor pressure the bluebells. Several people have joined and reduce traffi c volume on the the NT on the spot. long, straight (i.e. fast and potentially The winter blues will soon be over. T: 01525 240372 M:07809 113090 dangerous) Beacon Road. The erection Roll on the spring blues. [email protected] of a fence alongside the wood, and Top ten bluebell (Hyacinthoides EMAIL low wood banks to deter access to nonscripta) facts (in my opinion)

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Volunteer and help bring a smile to someone’s face...

...our volunteer befrienders do this every day Living with dementia can be isolating. Alzheimer’s Society volunteer befrienders make a difference. Find out more about volunteering with us by having a chat with Laura or Lisa on 01296 331722 or emailing [email protected]

We’d love to hear from you.

Alzheimers.org.uk Alzheimer’s Society operates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Registered charity number 296645. Cheddington Village Hall Wilstone Village Hall Goldfield Infants School Monday 7pm Mon & Wed 9.30am Tring Tuesday 9.45am Tue 6pm Low Impact Tue & Thu 7.30pm Thu (Lo) & Fri 9.45am Pitstone Memorial Hall Nora Grace Hall, Tring Sat 9.30am Wednesday 7.30pm Wed 11.30am Lite class

GIRLS FOOTBALL NEW MEMORY SUPPORT SERVICE IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE GIRLS FOOTBALL

If you are concerned about your memory, the earlier you seek help the better as there may be SCHOOLSCHOOL YEARS 5, 6 AND 7 YEARS 5, 6, 7 AND 8 support or treatment available that can help you.

There are many different things that can cause memory problems but sometimes it can be an early sign of dementia. Pitstone & Ivinghoe JFC are running sessions for any girls This new service helps you to take control of your situation by offering a single point of contact for: who would like to play football this season. If you are

• Advice and support through memory screening and diagnosis interested in playing in a friendly environment please contact Matthew at [email protected] • A listening ear and practical support afterwards

All our coaches hold FA qualifications and our sessions Get in touch today to find out more. are designed to be fun and enjoyable. We welcome all 01296 331749 abilities so why not give it a try! [email protected]

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Jazzercise for Epilepsy Society Saturday 18 November 2017 at Cottesloe School, Wing

SPORTING SCOOP SPORTING n Saturday 18 November, over • Great day today, everything hurts 150 Jazzercisers took part in but so worth it. Thanks to all the Oa 6 session marathon to raise instructors, you’re rockstars. money for the Epilepsy Society. 10 • Over 25000 steps, more than 3000 instructors and 55 routines through the calories burned and a huge £7000+ day, including Funky Fusion, Ballet Body raised and Party Mixx, to keep participants on • Well done to Keri and her amazing their toes. instructors and managers. So well The charity was chosen in memory of organised. Fun with a serious side. a young man from Tring, Jeremy Snape, Just an amazing experience. who sadly lost his life to Epilepsy at the young age of 20. More than half a million About Jazzercise people in the UK have epilepsy and The 60-minute Jazzercise class includes one third have seizures that cannot be a warm-up, high-energy aerobic routines, controlled through available anti-epileptic muscle-toning and cool-down stretch drugs. There are 1,000 deaths from the segment. Jazzercise combines elements condition every year, including many of dance, resistance training, Pilates, children and young adults. Epilepsy can yoga, kick-boxing and more to create have a devastating effect on people and programs for people of every age and their families, affecting all aspects of fitness level and has positively affected their lives. millions of people worldwide. Benefits As well as celebrating Jeremy, the include increased cardiovascular group were also celebrating 10 years endurance, strength, and flexibility, as of Jazzercise in the local area and Keri well as an overall “feel good” factor. Donnellan, the class owner, teaching Judi Sheppard Missett, who turned Jazzercise for 25 years. her love of jazz dance into a worldwide To date, more than £7800 has been dance exercise phenomenon, founded raised for the Epilepsy Society; £950 of the Jazzercise dance fitness program in which came from the raffle, which was 1969. She has advanced the business only possible with the support of local opportunities of women and men in the businesses. fitness industry by growing her program After the event, the room was into an international franchise business buzzing with energy, with exhausted that today, hosts a network of 7,500 happy people! Here are sme of the instructors teaching more than 32,000 comments: classes weekly in 32 countries.

40 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine February 2018: Issue 104 February 2018: Issue 104 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 41 The King’s Head, Ivinghoe 01296 668388

ur et o enu forg n M Birthdays ? on’t cheo D Lun 4.75 etit £2 ch! App at) @ lun Bon —S who Anniversaries ? Mon dies ( or la ect f Getting married ? Perf Just getting together …… The King’s Head The King’s Head is YOUR village’s “Welcome Card”

fine dining restaurant. 15% discount Monday to Thursday evenings and many OPENING HOURS: Celebrate in style and let us make your more benefits. special occasion one to remember! MON – FRI 8.30am – 6pm (CLOSED 1-2pm) Call 01296 668388 SATURDAY 9am – 12-midday to claim yours

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Buying or Selling, contact us on 01442 826446 We are a dispensing practice offering a full range of health services at our surgery including Family The Market Premises, Brook Street, Tring, Herts HP23 5EF Website: www.tringmarketauctions.co.uk planning, Midwifery, Blood tests, Travel and Minor surgery. Email: [email protected]

42 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine February 2018: Issue 104 February 2018: Issue 104 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 43 Councillor News from relationships with the TfB team as well as feed Over the next 6 years we aim to establish: back to them residents’ suggestions, ideas • An archive and collection of national and and priorities. As I know that residents are international importance and interest that Anne Wight naturally concerned about road repairs it gives will be recorded, accessioned, conserved, me great pleasure to report that in the past stored safely and respected globally. few weeks the jetpatching I commissioned • A website that enables people access to hope that you all had a very Happy this autumn has been completed throughout this unique and inspiring resource alongside Christmas and would like to take this Ivinghoe Division the ability to share their own stories. Iopportunity to wish Ivinghoe and just before the colder winter weather • A Heritage Centre at Stoke Mandeville Anne Wight Ivinghoe Aston residents a joyous and comes our way. Stadium, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Bucks County Councillor prosperous New Year. I look forward to The B488 through Horton has now been • Regional hub exhibitions telling local stories. Ivinghoe Division working with you all and getting to meet beautifully resurfaced, which means I am • A series of small touring exhibitions more residents personally throughout the turning my attention to examining various supporting sporting and heritage events course of the coming year as we work options to slow down traffi c. These include across Britain.

COUNCILLOR COMMUNICATION together to make Ivinghoe an even more long service be recognised with this much- re-examining speed limits on parts of the • A creative learning and participation thriving community. deserved honour. I would like to extend my B488, looking at the data from the recent programme will run across all areas of work. At BCC we had a very busy end to the warmest congratulations to her on this great traffi c count on the Brownlow Bridge in year. In November, I was very pleased to achievement. Ivinghoe, and assisting in the formation of By way of brief history, Dr Ludwig have been able to provide poppy wreaths In December, as part of Buckinghamshire new speed watch volunteer groups in some Guttmann fi rst opened the Stoke Mandeville from Buckinghamshire County Council for County Council’s efforts to ensure a good of our villages which don’t yet have them. games as part of his program for the my villages this year in support of the Royal Christmas for some of our more vulnerable Regarding some of my other work at rehabilitation of paraplegics. Wheelchair British Legion which were gratefully received children and young people, I was very BCC, it is my great privilege to have been basketball and particularly archery were by many of our parishes to honour the proud to be able to support the annual appointed as a Trustee to the National popular for building upper body strength and fallen of Buckinghamshire. After attending BCC Christmas appeal. Since part of my work Paralympics Heritage Trust as part of my role inspiring patients to improve their health. the service at St Mary the Virgin church in on the Corporate Parenting Panel includes as Deputy Cabinet Member for Communities Ultimately these became the fi rst Paralympic Ivinghoe on Remembrance Sunday, I made working with some of the younger members and Public Health. The mission of the NPHT games and the NPHT is keen to preserve my way down to Pitstone where I was of our communities, it was lovely to be able to is to enlighten and inspire future generations the history of Dr Guttmann’s legacy through honoured to have been asked to lay the make their Christmas a bit brighter thanks to by celebrating, cherishing and bringing the ensuring the preservation of archive material wreath on behalf of Bucks County Council. our council employees and county councillors Paralympic heritage and its stories of human and adding patient stories to the collection so This was Pitstone’s fi rst Remembrance Day who donated Christmas presents throughout endeavour to life. that it remains a living legacy. service and it was held at Pitstone Memorial December for disadvantaged children across I was delighted to have had a chance to Hall. It was very well attended, and a Buckinghamshire. The presents were wrapped chat with his daughter, Eva Loeffl er, at the poignant and moving tribute to those who fell and handed over to children and young people NPHT Annual Dinner in London, where we in the service of our country. by members of the Council’s Children’s discussed her father’s important work and Also in November at the Full Council Services teams in time for Christmas. I was how she has since taken over much of that meeting, Avril Davies, the former local delighted to support this effort, and hope in recent years. We are all looking forward member for Ivinghoe Division, was made that all our young people had a truly very much to the Flame Lighting Ceremony an Honorary Alderman of the Council at memorable Christmas! in March 2018 at Stoke Mandeville Stadium Buckinghamshire County Council. She As regards my work with Transport for in advance of the PyeongChang Olympics committed her time and energy to serving Bucks, one of the advantages of being on and Paralympics. the community for 16 years as a county the TfB working group is that it has allowed I also found the recent Bucks Brexit councillor and so it is very fi tting that her me to develop some very good working Summit very informative and made a u

44 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine February 2018: Issue 104 February 2018: Issue 104 Ivinghoe Beacon Magazine 45 special effort to attend as it was hosted by 80% of all Council expenditure is delivered and exposures, the points below should be Industrial Strategy and enabling the Bucks County Council and Buckinghamshire by contractors and suppliers) the Council considered by all: effective recruitment of talent to fuel Business First. The focus of the summit was is engaged in ongoing discussions with • Prepare to compete in a global market economic growth to look at the way that Brexit would affect suppliers to understand and monitor the and explore opportunities to expand to • Recognise local government’s unrivalled Buckinghamshire and to work with local potential impacts of Brexit, both from a new markets knowledge of local communities and businesses to help shape the future and workforce and supply chain perspective. • Prepare for short term disruption key role in place shaping and driving explore new export opportunities as Britain As a place shaper, Buckinghamshire • Map the current supply chain, and economic growth. prepares to leave the EU. County Council is taking actions to realise consider exposure to short term Buckinghamshire County Council has Buckinghamshire’s potential and ensure the disruptions and explore alternative The conclusion of the Brexit summit was been proactive in taking a strategic lead in best possible outcome for Buckinghamshire suppliers where appropriate that overall Buckinghamshire is well placed preparing for Brexit, recognising the Council’s as a place. Working in partnership with • Consider the impact of WTO tariffs on to succeed in a post-Brexit world, with one place sharping role and the potential for the Buckinghamshire Thames Valley Local international trade and explore alternatives of the country’s most productive economies county to thrive in a post-Brexit environment. Enterprise Partnership (BTVLEP) and with if affected and with its strategic location within the Buckinghamshire’s unique strategic location Buckinghamshire Business First (BBF), • Join and utilise business networks Golden Triangle between Oxford, Cambridge and entrepreneurial dynamism mean it is the Council has produced detailed analysis (including sector-specific) to keep abreast and London, in what has been dubbed the perfectly placed to be the national economy’s of Buckinghamshire’s local economy, of developments and lobby government Silicon Valley of the UK. Buckinghamshire growth engine leading the way in growing including workforce dependencies and trade effectively is also conveniently located near Heathrow, productivity and delivery the government’s relationships. the UK’s gateway to the world which is only Industrial Strategy. Fortunately, Buckinghamshire is close to Although government is quite rightly likely to become more important following its The Council has taken early action to major research institutions and well-placed to focused on the national and international proposed expansion. recognise the local implications of Brexit and attract investment in research and innovation ramifications of Brexit, it is important to Although Brexit brings some uncertainty is taking steps to mitigate negative impacts facilities to build on existing strengths in consider local distinctions and how Brexit and issues to address, it is also a great and maximise emerging opportunities, motor sport, high performance engineering, will affect different parts of the country in opportunity for local businesses and partners setting up a task and finish group which space propulsion and drones, agri-food and different ways. This reality will pose unique in Buckinghamshire to take a proactive coordinates our Brexit preparations as well creative and digital industries. BTVLEP and challenges and opportunities which will need approach to ensure future success and as collaborating and sharing best practice BBF are currently delivering programmes to be addressed at a local level but for which post-Brexit prosperity in the “Entrepreneurial with other local authorities and organisations to accelerate innovation in growth-oriented central government policies will be necessary Heart of Britain”. Coinciding with the across the country to help support learning firms and sectors, in particular, in high to enable a successful outcome for each emergence of disruptive technologies and maximise opportunity. The Council is also performance technology, life sciences and individual local area. These might include: and unprecedented economic change, keen to lobby strongly for Buckinghamshire, medical technologies, information economy, Brexit provides businesses, public sector to ensure our future relationship with Europe creative industries, food and drink, and • Negotiate and agree the future status of organisations and government with the and any potential changes to legislation are business services. EU nationals in the UK and UK nationals in opportunity to evaluate how things are done as beneficial as possible to local businesses, Buckinghamshire has over 34,000 the EU (including future immigration policy) and become more agile and innovative, ready public sector partners and ultimately, businesses, ranging from Small and Medium • Continue investing in infrastructure to harness global opportunities post-Brexit. our residents. Enterprises (SMEs) to global players in their projects (East-West Rail and additional Should any Ivinghoe businesses wish As part of these preparations the Council respective fields. infrastructure development). to explore further opportunities with has analysed its internal workforce finding Ivinghoe business owners and managers, • Commission and enable the publication of Buckinghamshire Business First, do please that EEA nationals represent 3%, a lower as with other businesses in Bucks, migration data at a local authority level and get in touch! percentage than ONS estimates of EU should prepare for Brexit disruptions and available ty sector and occupation workers in the local workfoce at 5.6%. As opportunities, and although different • Review the Shortage Occupation List to Anne Wight a large commissioning organisation (over businesses will have different priorities ensure it is aligned to the government’s Bucks County Councillor, Ivinghoe Division.

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Are you or someone you If any local organisation wishes to management running costs, set up costs know is at risk of facing join Vale Lottery, or indeed if you’d like etc. The only real labour is the joining eviction or homelessness? to sign up and start supporting a local effort on line and the promotion of each Aylesbury Homeless Action Group organisation, just visit valelottery.co.uk. If cause via social media, newsletters (like (AHAG) are at Aylesbury Library in you are involved with a local organisation this publication for example), additionally December 2017 and January 2018 to that is looking for additional funding it is AVDC will help advise with the engage with anyone in need of housing useful to know the following – promotion of your cause if you choose support. More information is available on 1. The lottery licence is held by AVDC. to take part. the AHAG website ahag.org.uk. 2. 60% of each £1 ticket cost goes to

COUNCILLOR COMMUNICATION Since 2014 Aylesbury Vale District good causes – 50p is paid directly Council has supported the Emergency to the chosen cause and 10p to the Winter Provision scheme operated by Community Fund which supports a Derek Town – 01296 661637 AHAG, which provides shelter for the jackpot. Vale Lottery helps local causes range of causes. [email protected] homeless and those at risk of eviction and charities to generate vital funding 3. The rest goes to the prize fund, during winter months in the district. and organisations who are signed up running costs and VAT. Sandra Jenkins – 01296 668587 include schools, animal charities, theatre [email protected] New state-of-the-art groups, sports clubs, disability charities The most positive element of this waste lorries roll out and many more. scheme is that there is no cost to District Councillors for Pitstone and across Aylesbury: Most causes raise anything from a the participating causes ie license, Cheddington Ward Four new waste lorries are now few hundred to a few thousand pounds operating on the streets of Aylesbury. a year. These are the fi rst of 22 new vehicles Dear Dog Walkers of the Parish that will deliver a range of improvements What they have to say…. including enhanced performance, better • Every good cause should do this The walks round here are nice, we think you’ll all agree, fuel effi ciency and safer operation. • It’s an easy and fun way to generate And many people comment, on the views being so pretty. vital funds But sometimes on the path you walk, you look and you do see, Vale Lottery – an update • Without this we couldn’t provide some A squidgy thing you stepped on, is something that’s sh***y. TVale Lottery was set up by Aylesbury of our services Vale District Council (AVDC) two years • It beats tin rattling So we kindly ask you, when Rover needs a poop, ago and was the fi rst of its kind in the You make a little effort; you simply bend and scoop, country. The following statistics will give Some examples of where the money And have a thought for fellow (wo)man, do not commit a sin, a good overview of its success so far. is spent: You know you need to pick it up, and put it in the bin!

Unlike the National Lottery, Vale Lottery • Support Groups (The Dog Warden can be contacted on 01296 555605) is a much more local affair – with 2800+ • Computers for schools tickets bought each week; 180 causes • Horse riding lessons for autistic children supported; £130,000+ raised for local • Sports equipment good causes; £23,000+ cash prizes won • Therapy sessions so far and a potential £25,000 weekly • Running costs

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Cllr Karen Groom Cllr Pat Roach Areas of Responsibility: Allotments, Beacon Magazine, Areas of Responsibility: Health, Community Impact Bucks Beacon Villages Library, Conservation Area, Footpaths and Liaison, General Parish Maintenance, Lawn and Trees, Bridleways, Parish Maintenance, Ivinghoe Aston Village Local Area Forum Hall, Lawn Hire, Lawn and Trees, National Trust/Chiltern Add: Church View, Church Road, Ivinghoe LU7 9EU Soc., Planning Tel: 01296 668482 Add: Willowdene Farm, Ivinghoe, LU7 9EA Email: [email protected] Tel: 01296 668326 or Mob: 07882 3562411 Email: [email protected] Mrs Bridget Knight Cllr Claire Bamber Clerk to Ivinghoe Parish Council Areas of Responsibility: Conservation Area, Human Add: Parish Office, Ivinghoe Town Hall, Resources (Clerks employment and training), IPC Website High Street, Ivinghoe, Bucks LU7 9EP and Social Media (inc Facebook and Twitter), Planning Tel: 07960 605393 Sub-Committee, Police Liaison, Streets, Street Lights and Email: [email protected] Highways (inc Traffic Calming), Grants and Fundraising Add: Bruce Grove House, Great Gap. Ivinghoe. LU7 9DZ Tel: 01296 668134 or Mob: 07711 107 114 Email: [email protected] Cllr Anne Wight Bucks County Councillor Cllr Andrew Dicker Ivinghoe Division Areas of Responsibility: Allotments, Finance Add: 31 Redwood Drive, Wing, LU7 0TA Add: The Old House, 38 Station Road, Ivinghoe, LU7 9EB. Tel: 01296 682955 Tel: 01296 668444 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Cllr Sandra Jenkins Cllr Stephen Lott Tel: 01296 668587 Areas of Responsibility: Beacon Villages Library, Footpaths Email: [email protected] and Bridleways, Ivinghoe Aston Village Hall, Lawn Hire, Local Area Forum, Playgrounds (Ivinghoe and Ivinghoe Aston), Police Liaison, Town Hall Committee Add: 2 Yew Tree Close, Ivinghoe, LU7 9ET. Tel: 01296 668897 Email: [email protected] Cllr Chris Poll Cllr Anna Stone District Cllr Edlesborough Ward Areas of Responsibility: Education, Footpaths and Add: 43 Gooseacre, Cheddington LU7 0SR Bridleways, Town Hall Committee, Grants and Fundraising Tel: 01296 663 737 Add: Willowdene Farm, Ivinghoe, LU7 9EA Email: [email protected] Tel: 01296 668326 Email: [email protected]

Cllr Sheena Bexson Cllr Derek J Town Areas of Responsibility: Community Impact Bucks Liaison, Tel: 01296 661637 Planning sub-committee, Play Areas (Ivinghoe Aston & Email: [email protected] Ivinghoe), Streets, Street Lights and Highways (inc Traffic Calming). Email: [email protected]

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