June 2021

Your independent village Serving the village and parish of newsletter, produced ten times a year, omitting August and January. Anglers Retreating? Delivered free to every By David Brown

home in Marsworth. • The issues facing predominately wet To provide generous family dwellings that meet current space standards Items for next month’s led public houses have become more and more challenging. Despite and generous garden facilities with newsletter by the considerable financial investment and car parking to retain young families in 18th of the month. improvements being made to the the village who currently attend the No issue in August property by us over the last few years local school. or January. this situation continues. This coupled • To provide a design proposal that is with the opening of an additional sympathetic to its context and Email to: editor@ licensed premises less than 100 metres contributes to the existing character of marsworthnews.co.uk away and the effects of the pandemic the area, with minimal impact on the during the last 12 months has resulted neighbouring properties. Adverts to: advertising@ in us having to seriously consider and marsworthnews.co.uk • To design new housing that forms put in place a plan B. a backdrop to the landscape and Plan B consists of us applying for ‘greenness’ of Startops End, Outline Planning Permission to convert enhancing the approach to Marsworth Inside this issue: the existing public house and erect village by redeveloping this brownfield new houses on the site while continuing site currently occupied by a number Church items p.3 with the B & B being run from of outbuildings and carpark for the 30 Startops End. public house. Parish Council p.4 We are sure that this is not what some Continued on page 3 people would like to hear but we have Election results p.5 to be realistic. We have no way of knowing what this coming year is Marsworth School p.6 going to end up presenting us with and we need to be prepared. Driveway Fete update p.8 The aims are: Self contained at the Ship p.9 • To provide a high quality new build residential scheme to replace the 100 Club p.9 existing outbuildings that are becoming dilapidated. Local murder p.10 Current site photo W.I. p.10

Covid-19 update p.12

Neighbourhood Watch p.13

The Stag at p.14

Towpath Tales p.15

What’s On p.17

June Gardening p.19

Tring Anglers p.20

Bucks Councillor’s report p.22

Plus much more! Proposed concept

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in that role. We are also confident Marsworth News Editorial that we have a likely volunteer for a new Copy Editor for Production team By Sandra Costello Marsworth News - more on that in Things are definitely looking more due course. That still leaves spaces Editorial team: on the Hall Committee, so please do Elaine Standen positive, and there seems to be an consider whether you could make a Sandra Costello optimistic feeling in the air. Not only contribution there (see page 9). Chas Pearson are pubs and restaurants now open Graham Dickinson for indoor use, meetings can be held We always welcome photos sent in, [email protected] indoors too. and information about new neighbours. We are also always Advertising Manager: On 14th June we have the Annual Parish Meeting in the Millennium Hall. glad to learn about initiatives that Annie Sandon - 01296 660327 local people are involved in, and in [email protected] This is an opportunity for individuals and local groups to see what goes this issue we have highlighted the Treasurer on, and to see the Parish Council as efforts of local lass Emma John, Annie Sandon - 01296 660327 who tells about the book she has a group. See the notice on page 5. written and had published. Distribution: The real highlight of June could well Alan Gray be the Driveway Fete. This will be something new to Marsworth and a Print: Harlequin 52 Ltd. great way for us to reconnect and to remind ourselves of what a lovely The views expressed by village we live in. Do come and contributors are their own and support it. Weather permitting, it not necessarily those of the should be a very special day. production team. It is really good that the Parish Notices from local groups and charities Council now has a new Clerk and published free of charge. that a significant vacancy has been For personal and business filled. We welcome Caroline Smith advertisements please contact our Advertising Manager. Marsworth Thank you… Millennium Hall To all our volunteer distributors who deliver Marsworth News to every home Hire of rooms in the parish. The Main Hall is available for Items for Marsworth News parties and special occasions. Copy should be sent in good time, Licensed for up to 100 seated and preferably well before up to 200 for dances. Copy Date - 18th of the month, other Photo: Graham Dickinson The upstairs Mike Frost Room is than July and December. available for booking for meetings or activities. The room (c. 24 feet square) has an annexe for storing Village Hall Defibrillator tables and chairs if not needed Announcements and a kitchenette, complete with Guidelines for usage For announcements of family events place settings for 24. of the defibrillator installed at the Hall are such as births, marriages etc. call For bookings, availability and available on the Elaine on 01296 661349 or email charges please contact Marsworth website: [email protected]. Frances Brown on 01296 661211. www.marsworth.org.uk Photos would be especially welcome. EVERYTHING MARSWORTH

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All Saints Church • To provide housing that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. • To maximise natural light and direct sunlight where Remembering Pentecost possible to residential spaces throughout. During June we come to the completion of events that We want a combined approach to quality of design, from Easter to Pentecost proclaim the reason for satisfying the requirements of the planning authority while Christ’s life on earth. It is in some ways the beginning ensuring that the proposed development sits comfortably of Christianity. in its landscape. Pentecost, or Whitsun as it is also known, celebrates The proposed development would: the gift of the Holy Spirit bestowed on the disciples. • This gift gave the disciples the ability to carry on Christ’s Convert the existing Public House into two flats, work which culminated in the establishment of the each with two bedrooms, whilst retaining the Christian church. existing building footprint. Each flat would have two parking spaces. Pentecost is a moveable festival celebrated on the • Demolish the existing outbuildings and erect four seventh Sunday after Easter Sunday, and this aligns with houses each with three bedrooms and two the Jewish Harvest Festival which takes place fifty days parking spaces. after the Passover. • Provide a more visually appealing approach to In olden days in the Northern hemisphere Pentecost the village. heralded the beginning of summer and an occasion of general celebration and merrymaking. Therefore it is quite • Provide an extension to 30 Startops End with the fitting that our church in Marsworth is planning a village addition of a garage. celebration towards the middle of June, and we will all be • Reduce the amount of traffic using Watery Lane. looking forward to that special day across the community. • Help reduce the amount of parking along the At this time of year one’s thoughts turn towards holidays Lower Icknield Way at weekends. and summer outdoor activities and pleasures. The • Give the remaining two licensed premises in Whitsun Bank Holiday has become the Spring Holiday on Marsworth a better chance for survival. most calendars taking place at the end of May. This was a time when schools had a week’s holiday and junior What we don’t want and the village doesn’t need is pupils received through the post a letter telling them of another White Lion situation. We want to be prepared and their senior school allocation. I remember the time as we have a plan that can be put in place should the need were on a family camping holiday in Dorset when we arise. This is our Plan B. telephoned home to find out the results. The news was good for our elder daughter and her friend who was with (Full details of this outline us; then we really celebrated. planning application can This year, with all the latest Covid restrictions, thoughts be viewed on the Bucks are turning towards once again exploring our own Council planning portal beautiful country rather than travelling further afield. under ref: 21/01520/AOP In fact this trend seems to be happening already with the where you can comment/ amount of visitors arriving in our area, the reservoirs and support/object if you canals and the being a particular attraction. wish). With the lifting of certain restrictions we will all be looking forward to the summer months and to meeting up again with friends and family, but it will be important to continue cautiously in order to keep us all safe and with regard for each other.

From John White, Churchwarden.

All Saints services We will be holding services on the first and third Sundays of the month from May onwards. 1st Sunday 9.30am BCP Holy Communion 3rd Sunday 10.30am Common worship Holy Communion with choir A complete Covid-secure safety check has been carried out to enable us to hold services. Roger Hale will be conducting all the services. Ducks waiting for the Anglers to open? Photo: Sara Wood

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to build four new homes at Wharf, . Parish Council May 2021 Marsworth Parish Council voted to oppose the proposal in line with their usual stance against any development at reporter’s highlights the /Pitstone Wharf area. Cheddington

Parish Council meeting Parish Council has yet to comment. It was noted that planning application ref: 20/01291/AOP This was the first formal, face to face meeting since the for 19 houses at Cooks Wharf has not yet been start of Covid-19 and a good opportunity to meet the new determined by the AVDC planning department (the PC Parish Clerk Caroline Smith and two new Parish Councillors, John Woodruffe and Hayley Chalmers. have objected to it). Canal Services at Marsworth Wharf The meeting started with the election of Chair and Deputy Chair to the Parish Council, the result being Bob Kennedy The PC has been asked for support and guidance and Giles Monks, respectively, and the appointment of the regarding the appalling state of the Elsan bin store at new Parish Clerk. the site. This is the responsibility of CRT to whom the Wharf residents pay a service charge. While the PC Outgoing chair Dick Brake and outgoing Parish Clerk Jill Dickinson attended the meeting and were both does not hold any responsibility in this matter all agreed that they would write to CRT to support the complaints thanked for their past service with a small gift. from the residents.

Bucks Councillor Derek Town was also present and Area Freight Zone was congratulated on his re-election. Ivinghoe Ward now has three councillors; Peter Brazier, Chris Poll and The PC have in the past supported proposals for this Derek Town for a term of four years. representing the Zone to be established in the hope that it may reduce the parishes of Cheddington, Pitstone, & number of heavy goods traffic passing through the , Ivinghoe, Marsworth, Slapton & Horton and village. However it was pointed out that what has now Mentmore. In particular, Derek Town represents Pitstone been detailed in this consultation is different. The and Marsworth. proposal did not include any plan to reduce the national On to matters weight limits over the White Lion bridge and the Red Lion bridge. These bridges have local limits below the We had a full agenda which along with general PC national limit and vehicles, including buses (although matters included some recently arisen development and few) breach this limit. Although it would be difficult to planning issues. police the Freight Zone being proposed, it was agreed Marsworth Annual Parish Meeting that it would serve to discourage some heavy goods vehicles passing through. (See further information in The Annual Parish Meeting of last year could not take Bucks Councillors’ report) place due to Covid restrictions. The 2021 meeting has Development Survey been planned for 14th June in the Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm with the usual Parish Council meeting following at The PC have become aware of operators in the village 8.00pm. All members of the public are invited to attend carrying out a development survey but had no further both meetings. Local organisations will be invited to information. It is not illegal and is a common practice for present their reports at the first meeting. prospecting developers. New houses proposal Note: A resident who challenged two operators was told they were working on behalf of Turley and were “doing Vale of Housing Trust has invited three the whole village”. Investigations revealed that Turley is adjoining parishes into consultation regarding a proposal

Marsworth Parish Councillors Bob Kennedy (Chairman) 01296 661533 Ray Brown 01296 661211 Denise Cornwall 07501 783807 David Brown 01442 822250 Giles Monks 01296 662104 Hayley Chalmers 07876 507425 Bob Kennedy Giles Monks Denise Cornwall David Brown John Woodruffe 07757 529580 Chairman Vice Chairman Caroline Smith - Clerk to the Council: email: [email protected] Parish Council meeting dates 2021: 14 June 5 July 9 August 13 September 11 October 8 November 13 December You can view and comment on planning applications at www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk Caroline Smith Hayley Chalmers Ray Brown John Woodruffe Clerk to the PC

Marsworth News email address – [email protected] Woodruffe Marsworth News June 2021 Page 5 a development company but it is unknown who had commissioned the work. Election Results Planning matters Bucks Council and PCC Ref 21/01520/AOP - Discussion then turned to As you know, Marsworth did not require an the outline planning application submitted for the election for Parish Councillors and two new councillors Anglers Retreat to be converted to residential were confirmed with effect from 10th May. accommodation (see article on the front page). A number In the first election since Bucks Council became a of aspects of this application were discussed at length. unitary council, it retained its previous Conservative The PC agreed that the application was flawed in a control. Chris Poll and Derek Town were re-elected for number of areas. Along with the prospect of losing such a Ivinghoe Ward, joined by Peter Brazier, Chair of valuable community asset* and the lack of due process**, Mentmore Parish Council. the plan proposed was not viable and unsuitable for its Ivinghoe Ward Votes plot and raises a number of health and safety and practical concerns. It was noted that there is no Conservative councillors - Peter Brazier gained 1,834 requirement for new residential properties in Marsworth votes (18%), followed by Chris Poll with 1,805 (18%) and in the VALP and they should not replace a commercial Derek Town with 1,727 (17%). Labour’s Trish Owen business that is a big local employer. The PC voted to came in fourth with 903 votes (9%). object to the application. Council Leadership * The PC maintains that the Anglers Retreat is of huge At the first meeting of the shadow authority, Richard Scott value to the community both in Marsworth and for was elected chair of the authority and Martin Tett as chair neighbouring villages who do not have a pub, despite the of the seventeen member shadow executive committee. PC’s recent failed attempts to gain Asset of Community In the absence of elections in May 2020 the shadow Value status. It will likely be a very successful business committee became the Cabinet. post-Covid. In the May 2021 election Martin Tett was re-elected in ** The applicant had failed to evidence its lack of viability his ward of Little Chalfont & Amersham Common. nor attempted to sell or rent the pub as a going concern He retains his position as Leader for Bucks Council prior to requesting this change of use, which are planning under Richard Scott. requirements under current rules. Following some boundary adjustments the council has (Full minutes of the meeting are on the Parish Council 147 seats reduced from 199. They are split into 49 wards, website at www.marsworth.org.uk). each having three elected councillors. All seats were contested in the May 2021 election with Conservatives gaining an overall majority of 113 seats, followed by New Clerk to Parish Council Liberal Democrats with 13 seats. Caroline Smith has been appointed PCC as the Clerk to the Marsworth The count for the and Crime Parish Council. Commissioner election went to second preference votes She and her husband Steve have lived after no candidate achieved a majority, with Conservative in Stepnells, Marsworth since 2015 and candidate Matthew Barber being elected to the role. she said “Steve and I have met so many The Conservatives have held the position since its more people in this last lock-down year inception in 2012. Labour candidate Laeticia Carter because we regularly walk Cole, Paul came in behind Mr Barber, with the Liberal Democrat Egan-Carter’s dog; both of whom live next door. Cole and Independent candidates being knocked out in the seems well known in Marsworth and has been great at first round. introducing us to many people in the village.” Caroline has worked as Executive Assistant to Chairman/CEO for the last twenty years in corporate, Marsworth Annual commercial and customer-focused environments. Before that she worked in sport as Members' Events Manager at Parish Meeting MCC, Executive Assistant at Luton Town Football Club and owned the Indoor Tennis Centre in Kings Langley. Monday 14th June 2021 Caroline has enjoyed being involved in stakeholder and community engagement in all of her roles. She has been a member of the Pitstone and Ivinghoe Entertainments 7.30pm in the Millennium Hall. Committee and is currently also Secretary of the Social distanced seating will be available. Marsworth Charity. All Marsworth parish residents are invited to attend. Caroline said “I am soon to retire from my EA role in The Parish Council welcomes this opportunity to the City and I’m looking forward to supporting the meet with residents, to address matters of concern Parish Council, becoming more involved in village life and to support local organisations. and for Steve and I to spend more time walking Cole. The June Parish Council meeting My thanks to Jill Dickinson for all her hard work in will immediately follow the Parish Meeting. preparing the handover.”

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Marsworth CE Infant School Arm Trust Tel: 01296 668440 Phase 2 progress www.marsworthschool.co.uk Headteacher - Mrs Angela Polatci Work is now under way on the next stretch of Wendover Canal, perhaps better known as the Wendover Arm of the . School Christian Values: RESPECT, COURAGE, LOVE, FRIENDSHIP We are focusing on putting down a JUNE 2021 concrete bed to protect a pipeline that Finally things look as though they are returning to runs under the canal. normal! We welcomed three new children to Marsworth Work is progressing after Easter. We hope their time with us will be happy well and we hope to and informative. complete around The children have been busy learning lots since returning 150 metres by the after Easter. Robins Class are doing work based on end of this month’s The Train Ride and Goldfinches are work party. Work doing work based on Traction Man. is also progressing Work ongoing at the Wendover Arm The children have also been planting with restoring the seeds and learning about plant bridge walls at bridge 4. growth. We are thrilled to be back The next stretch is from bridge 4 all the way back to the swimming as a whole school on winding hole. We've just completed a stretch between Wednesday mornings. We also bridge 4a and bridge 4, just waiting for CRT sign off participated in the recent national before we can re-water it. daily mile challenge in an attempt to improve our fitness! Follow the restoration programme at https:// wendoverarmtrust.co.uk/about-us/our-restoration-so-far. Upcoming events in School Nature Walk Unfortunately we have had to cancel our annual Easter The footpath along the Wendover Canal takes you Egg Hunt but hopefully we will be able to put on an from Wendover (Wharf Road), past Halton, Buckland, alternative ‘Easter Hunt’ in September. and Little , to Bulbourne where We break up for the May half term on Friday 28th May it joins up with the Grand Union Canal. and return on Tuesday 8th June. It is possible to walk the entire 6.75 mile Arm along the towpath (apart from a short-cut along Little Tring Mrs Karen Scott, Acting Headteacher Road). However boats are currently restricted to the first 1.5 miles from Bulbourne to the winding hole (turning place for boats) which we restored just past Little Tring. Admission to Marsworth School On the way you can also walk round the nearby Tring and Wilstone reservoirs which were created to store water for If your child is due to start school in the next year, this canal. please contact us to arrange a visit by either emailing us at [email protected] or phoning 01296 668440. We also take children from the term after their fourth birthday into our Nursery year, either part time or full time depending on parental choice. Parking outside school This award is to recognise the efforts and achievements of local individuals who have done something recently Can we just remind residents and any visitors that for the benefit of Marsworth. parking on the yellow lines outside school or on any part of the school premises is not allowed under Caroline Burmaster would like to propose any circumstances. Denise Cornwall who, apart from being on the Parish Council and involved in many village activities, is very helpful to those who need assistance, particularly Kitty Pinnock (aged 102) for whom she cooks regularly, and solves various intermittent problems for Kitty Marsworth Fun Run 2021 and others. Denise has also agreed to represent the PC Saturday 11th September on the Village Hall committee. Online registration for participants is now open at: Marsworth is worth it! www.marsworthfunrun.co.uk. If you think someone in Marsworth deserves this award, All proceeds go to please let us know. However you must also of course All Saints Church, Marsworth. write a small item about the achievement! Send to [email protected].

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… plus a few more in the pipeline at the time of writing! A full list of stalls and their locations will be made available before the day. If you would still like to run a stall – it’s not too late, just get in touch. We really would like more stalls to make the event even better - the more stalls the more fun for 11.00am - 4.00pm everyone. Or perhaps you’ve worked hard in the garden recently and would be happy for people to look round In aid of All Saints Church, Marsworth your garden and appreciate your labours. Update We’d also welcome more donations for the raffle prizes, cakes, books, Plans are coming on well for the Marsworth Driveway stalls, such as Fete – thank you very much to everyone who has come plants, preserves, toys, jigsaws etc. forward to offer to organise and run stalls on the day. – if you have any please contact either So far we have: Helena (07595 398735) or Ruth (07751 430323). • Plant stall on Church Lane If you would like to make a booking for an afternoon tea, • Pimm’s stall and BBQ in the churchyard (Saturday please contact Helena or pop in if tables are available for lunch is sorted!) a cuppa and piece of homemade cake. • Raffle and live music in Norvic Road On the day we hope you will support our stall holders • Jigsaw stall, Children’s games and Crafts and and enjoy visiting them around the village. Please Preserves stall in Lukes Lea remember to bring plenty of cash and loose change with you so money handling can be kept to a minimum and • Cake stall, Book stall and afternoon teas in observe social distancing to make sure we hold a Covid Vicarage Road safe event. • Guess the number of sweets in the jar stall on Icknield Way And finally, we hope that everyone will join in decorating our village once again with bunting and perhaps • Toy stall – location tbc arranging with neighbours to enjoy refreshments in our front gardens to add to the fete atmosphere.

Dottie about Cake Afternoon Teas Arrivals and Departures Marsworth and Little Heath Farm Nursery Tearoom, If you have any announcements to make or you know of any family events that you think we should know Little Heath Lane, Potten End, near Berkhamsted about. please email [email protected] Open 10.30-4.30 daily. Closed Monday. with the details or call Elaine on 01296 661349. New arrivals We can deliver to your doorstep in a lovely hamper Lukes Lea has seen a few new faces of late and we are Finger sandwiches, cakes and cream teas. pleased to welcome Rebecca and Michael Foxcroft with £15 per person, £7.50 child 6 and under. their 20 year old daughter Bethan and border terrier Tess. Includes vintage crockery and silverware. Their 22 year old son James lives in Bristol. The family are no strangers to the area having lived in We also hire out our crockery. Tring since 1996 and before that Rebecca lived in Wigginton. Now their children are grown up they decided to swap the convenience of living near to schools, for the Call us on 07595 398735 peace and quiet of Marsworth. E mail [email protected] Their school days are not yet over though as Rebecca is www.dottieaboutcake.co.uk an administrator for a local school and Michael is a chef for a school in Bushey. When they are not working they are busy getting their garden sorted which they enjoy and hope to attract more wildlife.

They are keen to get involved in the village and have already joined the church grass cutting rota and support the neighbourhood watch scheme. Rebecca is a member of the Tring Running Club although she hasn’t yet braved the Marsworth Fun Run. You might just see her getting involved in the event in some other way.

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And so, for the past twelve Self contained at The Ship months, I’ve sat in that semi By Emma John -underground room by the towpath, watching as the If you ever pass The Ship on your boats glide past at eye level. walks along the canal, you’ll know I’ve been endlessly about the funny little window that distracted by ducks and appears at ankle-height, just dogs, who have often behind the flower pots. During the seemed to sense something last year of the pandemic, you curious happening on the might even have seen someone other side of the glass, and through it, typing away in a waddled over to take a look. subterranean study, often with a I became extremely slightly grumpy look on her face. Emma John invested in the fate of the That someone was me. young swan who used to I usually live alone in London. When lockdown make his solo rounds up threatened, I came to stay with my parents - the Ship and down the canal each has been their home for two decades now. I came day, until one day, I was because none of us knew what was round the corner, delighted to see he’d found and because if I was only going to be allowed an hour a mate. It seemed like a good omen for the book. outside each day, I wanted to be in the prettiest place I I have also, if I’m honest, spent quite a lot of my time know. Also because their fridge is always better stocked feeling utterly angst-ridden by the creative process. than mine! This is why any pedestrians (and narrowboat skippers) I’ve been a journalist all my life, for various national who have caught a glimpse of me as they passed by newspapers and magazines, but when the pandemic hit, may well have been disturbed by the sight of a strange it felt like the right time to write another book. Confined to lady glaring crossly out of the window. For which I can quarters, I wasn’t going to be covering sports matches, only apologise and say that if you caught me on a day foreign travel, or even music gigs and theatre when I wasn’t trying to write, I’m really quite a cheerful performances, any time soon. and friendly person. I’d written a couple of books before - my first, Happily, it’s all done and dusted now. I finished writing Following On, was about my teenage obsession with the Self Contained: Scenes from A Single Life around hopeless cricket team of the 1990s, and my January, and it was published by Hachette at the start second, Wayfaring Stranger – which told the story of my of May. We even had a very enjoyable launch event with quest to become a bluegrass fiddler in the American Our Bookshop, Tring, including a Q&A about the book South - had just been named one of Newsweek’s Travel which you can still catch online at their YouTube channel. Books of the Decade. But this one was a bit different, It’s available in all bookshops - including Tring - and if because it was going to be very personal, and it was anyone does ever want a copy signed by this local, going to be about a subject I was usually too slightly-hermit-like author, just come say ‘Hi’ at The Ship embarrassed even to talk about - being single. and I’ll be more than glad to do it!

Marsworth Village Hall Marsworth 100 Club Village Hall Committee

Winners of the May 100 Club draw The Hall Committee needs new members to bring in fresh ideas. £20 prizes 163 Paul Smith, Lower Icknield Way We would like more members to represent local 227 Fred Martin, The Crescent organisations, especially the Church, Bridge club etc. 173 Steve Pyer, Lukes Lea However anyone with an interest in local affairs would 100 Steve Smith, Stepnells be very welcome. 244 Matt Kempster, Startops If you could give a few hours of your time please join us The next draw will be on 2nd June for our regular five in supporting your Hall. The work load is not great. £20. Prizes will be drawn at our home during the Hall Committee Zoom meeting. The AGM of the Hall Committee is on 7th July at 8pm Thank you all for taking part, keep well. at the Hall. Dick Brake For further information ring Lynda or Dick on 01296 662533 or come to the meeting, without obligation. If you are not in the draw and would like to join please contact Dick Brake on 01296 662533 or email Dick Brake [email protected].

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woman from Local murder investigation Birmingham was arrested on suspicion Thames Valley Police are of assisting an offender appealing for any information and perverting the with regard to a fatal attack course of justice. on a Canal & River Trust She was released on employee in Broughton, bail to appear at near Aylesbury. Aylesbury police station Members of the public on 24th May. Police presence contacted the force to report Appeal for witnesses at Broughton carpark an assault on the Grand Union Canal near to Clive Porter Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Bridge 14 at Broughton at Andy Shearwood, of the Thames Valley Police Major about 12.20pm on 26th April. Crime Unit, said: “We are continuing to investigate the Police officers arrived to find a man on the towpath with circumstances of this murder investigation. I would like to serious injuries. Despite the best efforts of paramedics specifically appeal to anyone that was using the canal and police officers, sadly the man died at the scene. towpath near to , between 12pm and Clive Porter, aged 63, from Tring, had served 30 years 12.30pm on 26th May. with the Police prior to taking up a “We believe that anyone who was using the towpath retirement job with CRT. In the final years of his career between these times could be vital witnesses to this he was stationed in Tring on the Herts/Bucks border, incident, or could have information to assist with our where he was a familiar face around the town. His family enquiries. We need the public’s help to establish what described him as a much loved husband, dad and happened on the canal path that day. I would appeal to grandad. He was a quiet calm and caring person. He was loved and respected by all who met him. anyone who was in the area, who saw or heard anything Clive had a passion for working outdoors and meeting unusual to contact the force. people. He believed in caring for people and the “The easiest way to contact us is by calling 101, or environment through the principle of policing by the visiting our website, quoting investigation reference people for the people. number 845 (26/4). A man has been charged in connection with his murder. “If you would prefer, alternatively you can contact the Daniel Wisniewski, aged 34, of no fixed abode, was due independent charity Crimestoppers via their website or on to appear at High Wycombe Magistrates Court on 0800 555 111 and remain anonymous.” 3rd May. Previously in the investigation, a 41-year-old

Marsworth Make Tring a Bee Town In support of a “Make Tring a Bee Town’ campaign the Women’s Institute now famous Tring Yarn Bombers set to work again. By Margaret Johnson Captured by Joe Stopps who said “I just wanted to say #maketringabeetown Happy Birthday Marsworth WI how awesome the campaign is and congratulate all those involved in this brilliant campaign 75 YEARS OLD and for doing such a great job in highlighting this important issue.” This month will see us meeting in the rec to tidy up the WI Jubilee garden. We do this twice a year in order The sentiments were echoed by all who saw the to keep it looking its best, and we need to thank all of wonderful displays around the town, particularly outside our members who give up their time to do their bit for the church. our garden. There is still no date for being able to hold a meeting indoors, but if the weather is kind to us we may well meet outdoors and have a picnic in the rec so that we can have a chat, eat, drink and see how the past year has treated us all - and to celebrate! We hope that we will be able to meet on or around the 18th June which is the day that will mark our 75th anniversary. On that date in 1946 13 women from the village met to form Marsworth WI, and it has been going strong ever since. Although we cannot meet in the hall, we do hope that our idea for a picnic will be possible but it depends very much upon the weather, the weather and the weather!

Watch the weather forecast girls and wait for our leader’s next newsletter for news of our birthday picnic. Bee on the postbox, Garland by Jessica Louise by Joe Stopps

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Marsworth collision Action plan for A loud bang at about 4.30pm on Wednesday, 20th May alerted nearby residents that there had been a crash just animal welfare below the junction of Vicarage Road and Lukes Lea. On 13th May a new Animal Sentience Bill was tabled A woman driving a black saloon car had shunted into a which promises to put animal welfare at the very heart of parked black Mitsubishi, government policy decision making. The EU has had causing extensive such measures in place for years and this Bill is to ensure damage to both cars. The the UK continues with that work since the EU law ceased owner of the Mitsubishi to apply after Brexit. was carrying out some The Action Plan focuses on five key areas tree work nearby when he heard the crash. The lady • sentience and enforcement was shaken up but • international trade and advocacy unhurt. No-one else was • farm animals involved in the incident. • pets and sporting animals • wild animals In true Marsworth fashion, several residents came out with offers of umbrellas, as it was starting to The focus on pets in particular will result in: rain, and of help with recharging her phone, which was • Tackling puppy smuggling through changes to down to one per cent battery by the time she had spoken import rules – The Dogs Trust reported that in the to her insurers. last year they intercepted 1500 dogs being smuggled into the UK with a street value of £3 million so it is The lady said, “I'm 55 and have never made a car big business. insurance claim before.” • Introducing compulsory microchipping for cats, mirroring the regulation already in place for dogs. • Cracking down on pet theft through a new government taskforce – the number of dogs stolen has soared Dear Editor… during the pandemic as thieves could demand big money from desperate families, either in ransom My wife and I married at Marsworth church in money or when selling on. September 1969. My sister-in-law Brenda passes all the • Banning remote controlled training e-collars "Marsworth News" onto us. We are both so impressed with the contents and quality of your publication. I wish our village in Lancashire had such a great local The list of measures among other things, also includes newsletter. Well done! cracking down on hare coursing, exploring a ban on the sale of foie gras and giving the police more powers Tony Morris to protect farm animals from dangerous or out of control dogs. Praise indeed! Thank you, Tony – Ed.

1st Ivinghoe and Pitstone Scout Group Pitstone Memorial Hall Scout Beavers - age 5¾ - 8 Monday / Tuesday 6.00 - 7.00pm Cubs - age 8 - 10½ 1st Ivinghoe & Pitstone Scout Group are urgently looking Wed. 6.30 - 8.30pm / Thurs. 6.30 - 8.00pm for volunteers to join our Group Executive Committee. Scouts - age 10½ - 14 We need a new Chair and Treasurer so we can continue Fridays 7.00 - 8.30pm to offer amazing opportunities to the young people of the For all enquiries or to enrol your child on our waiting list, local villages. please contact Andrew Woods on 01296 663728 / Volunteering is easier than you think. You can give as 07768 980311 or email: much or as little time as you like. [email protected] Give young people the skills they need to succeed and Girl Guiding UK find out how Scouts can be just as fun and rewarding Pitstone Memorial Hall for you. Rainbows: Monday 4.30 – 5.30pm To find out more, please contact: Brownies: Monday 5.45 – 7.15pm Andrew Woods, Group Scout Leader Guide: Tuesday 7.00 – 8.30pm (Millennium Room) Tel: 07768 980311 / email: [email protected] To join us, visit our website at www.girlguiding.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/ friendsof1stivinghoeandpitstonescout Children from Marsworth welcome at both groups.

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Covid updates From 21st June we expect most Covid related restrictions to be lifted as stage 4 of the Government’s Roadmap, and we can resume a near-normal life. However, this is subject to certain criteria being met. The effects of restrictions eased further at each stage are being monitored and we have so far been on track at each stage. However the Government is currently concerned about variants originating in India that have arrived on our shores, which could lead to a delay in us reaching the final stage of the Roadmap. A small number of cases of the variant has been detected in the Kingsbrook area of Aylesbury. Residents, businesses, and visitors in the be required to provide proof of Covid vaccination for entry HP22 7AA to HP22 7BP postcode area are now being into certain countries. They suggested the best way this urged to take a test to avoid the spread of the variant. could be done was through the usual NHS app (not test Once we reach stage 4 and trace), preferring to call it a Covid status certification immunity certificate in June we are advised rather than since full immunity after that going forward, vaccine is not yet proven. caution will be a matter There are two ways you can for ourselves to judge, get this information. for instance we may wish to continue to 1. By using the NHS app wear face masks in (not all devices will support certain settings, or keep the app) our distance from others, open windows etc. 2. If you do not have the The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) will app, you can request a letter officially end on 30th September 2021, so all furloughed from the NHS proving your employees will be expected to return to the workplace vaccination status by calling under normal health and safety rules unless otherwise 119 from 17th May. agreed with your employer. Your GP surgery cannot help Government petition: Do not rollout Covid-19 with your request but you vaccine passports. should ensure all your medical records are up to date regarding Covid. The case: “We want the Government to commit to not rolling out any e-vaccination status/immunity passport to Travellers without vaccine evidence may still be able to the British public. Such passports could be used to travel after a negative Covid test at your own expense. restrict the rights of people who have refused a Covid-19 vaccine, which would be unacceptable.” Over 350,000 signatures were recorded as at 17th May. 100,000 signatures automatically prompt a Government response. ‘NOT The Midnight Walk’ 2021 Florence Nightingale Hospice The lengthy response from the Cabinet Office following Charity is asking everyone to set discussion, included this statement “As the Prime their alarm clocks for 5am on Minister has said, there are complex ethical issues - and Saturday 10th July and join we can't discriminate against people who, for whatever hundreds of others (virtually) for a reason, haven't had a vaccine.” dawn walk to raise crucial funds to support the Hospice. This response suggests that the all ramifications would This year walkers are again being asked to walk a be carefully considered before deciding. The Government minimum of five miles, wherever they want, starting at said they would issue the results of their review by 5am on Saturday 10th July. The event is open to all, 21st June in line with its Roadmap. whatever your age and wherever you are in the world - Overseas travel resumes – with caveats last year saw lots of children (and dogs) join in so this year the Charity are offering children's T-shirts and dog However, the Government has announced a traffic light bandanas so everyone can be a part of the event. system for England and Scotland, for overseas travel which can go ahead from 17th May. Travel to amber or The Midnight Walk is a long-standing and major red listed countries should not be taken for leisure fundraiser for the Charity, and with their income hit so purposes, currently leaving just 12 holiday destinations badly over the past year, they are hoping everyone will on the green list (the lists may be adjusted before or get behind them by signing up to this year’s virtual event during your trip depending on Covid fluctuations). and help to raise the thousands of pounds needed to The cost of hotel quarantine is currently £1750 each. help secure the future of local hospice care.

Decisions have not yet been made regarding the UK For more information and to sign up, please visit issuing a ‘vaccine passport’ of any kind, but the www.fnhospice.org.uk/notthemidnightwalk or call Government has recognised that from 17th May you may 01296 429975.

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Neighbourhood Watch is so valuable. They are often a Marsworth “go to” for us if we need information or assistance with something. They are also a brilliant point of contact for Neighbourhood Watch local residents and they can pass any relevant By Linda Beardsley, NHW Co-ordinator information onto us. If you notice anything suspicious, please let us know via Marsworth is part of Thames Valley Police 101 or via Web Form on the Thames Valley Police (TVP) which was formed in April 1968 from website (whichever is more appropriate). It doesn’t Bucks, Oxon and Berks Constabularies, matter how small you believe the information to be Reading Borough and Oxford City Police. because that snippet of information could be the missing Originally it was known as Thames Valley Constabulary. piece to our jigsaw. Please also let your local NHW TVP is the largest Police force in England, covering 2,200 co-ordinator know so they can disseminate it to local square miles and 2.1 million people. It employs nearly residents if appropriate. 8000 staff and volunteers including 4250 warranted officers, 500 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) You can also contact me on: and 52 serving Police dogs. TVP is overseen by a locally [email protected]. elected commissioner, who is currently Matthew Barber as elected in May 2021. Please bear in mind that I am not in every day so if it is something urgent, then you must phone it in via 101 In April 2011 the force was divided into 12 Local Policing or 999. Areas (LPA), each being led by a superintendent. These areas are then split into several neighbourhoods, based Wing Police Office does not have a front counter any largely on ward and parish boundaries. Marsworth is more but you can also go to Aylesbury Police Station to served by the neighbourhood team at Wing, who are the front counter there to report incidents. overseen by the LPA at Aylesbury. If you see me around, please feel free to come and say PCSO for Marsworth “Hello”. I hope that once restrictions lift a bit more, to hold local ‘Have Your Say’ meetings in the village and to Marsworth has a dedicated attend any local events. PCSO based at Wing and PCSO C9953 Megan Dean currently it is Megan Dean who was happy to let us know Marsworth News something about herself, her role and how important NHW Thank you to Caroline O’Donovan who has kindly is to the Police. volunteered to co-ordinate The Crescent. We only now need someone for Long Marston Road; please contact “I became a PCSO 14 years me if you are interested. ago at the age of 19. I grew up in a family of police officers. We are currently distributing NHW and No Cold Calling stickers to those residents who wished to be included in My father was a sergeant with PCSO Megan Dean Thames Valley Police for 30 the Marsworth NHW. Please display both stickers on the years and I grew up knowing that I wanted to follow in his front of your house as this draws attention to us being an footsteps one day. I joined as a PCSO with the mind-set active scheme. You may have noticed the lamp post to become a police officer. However, I love the role of a signs are starting to go up too! PCSO so much that I now have no desire to become a If you have not yet been included in Marsworth police officer. Neighbourhood Watch please email us and your road I was first stationed in Thame, Oxfordshire. I then worked co-ordinator will be in touch. in Milton Keynes for four years before I moved to the where I worked in the Wendover area for Thank you for helping make Marsworth five and a half years, I then moved to Wing and have an even better place to live. been there ever since.

Sing Wilstone Community Choir Did you know there is a local community choir in the neighbouring village of Wilstone? Meeting on Tuesday evenings and singing popular music from different genres, we welcome new members be they Sunday 11th July beginners or more experienced, who enjoy singing and being part of an enthusiastic choir. For more details check out our website at www.singwilstonecommunitychoir.co.uk. Or contact Jo Woodbridge on 07719 434620, or Bev Ralphs on 07989 961298

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Making the most of lockdown The Stag at Mentmore As it turned out the Saved by the people, for the people lockdown worked in By Peter Brazier our favour. We were well funded and had In October 2018 suddenly the Stag was empty again. developed a vision to create a better I had just experienced the process of the loss of another place so we were local pub, the Carpenters in Slapton. As a Parish able to dig deeper Councillor I attended the planning committee who needed into the renovation little persuasion to allow change of use to residential. than we had ever When we heard that the Stag was up for sale, I made a expected to be able call and expressed an interest. I realised their asking The Stag in past times to do, make the price of around £500k was doable and so Adam Goran, building and garden accessible, Bob Ager and I got together to look at how we would go incorporating a disabled toilet, about rallying the community. We made an offer to the and open up the building to brewery to purchase the Stag. make The Stag the pub we had The idea takes off envisioned, and even create a cycle hub to attract important We then drafted some documents with a vision for how daytime business. the pub would look and feel under community ownership. We delivered leaflets to everyone in the area. We set up So, with time to refine our plans a meeting in the village Hall with about 20 chairs. We did and get more detail right, it is not know what to expect but as people showed up we had the beginning of May 2021 as I to empty the stores of chairs with 60 people inside the write this, we have employed a Hall and a further 30 who were outside hanging in General Manager and Head through the windows. The support was overwhelming. Chef and we are aiming to The game was on! open on 21st June when we hope to have few restrictions. We realised the three of us knew little about running a hospitality business or had much financial experience, By the time this is read it may The Stag - almost there so we recruited Caroline Gates and Nick Walters in and all be quite different. Predicting formed a company ‘The Stag at Mentmore Ltd.’ the future, short or long term currently seems foolish. Eventually, the brewery accepted our offer. We had a good survey result and we had set up contracts with our solicitors and tax advisors; we were ready to go. On 24th January we signed the agreement. That was an interesting moment, we had precisely £10 in the bank. I drove back thinking; well, you’ve done it now, no turning back! However, in the end every one of the 42 investors did put the money in, on time.

New bar For more information, go to www.thestag.pub, email: [email protected], tel 01296 534450. Note: The pub, once owned by Baron Mayer

de Rothschild is said to have first been licensed in 1847.

The pub garden at night past. the in ropes s Wharf, with grooves in iron band made by horse horse by made band iron in grooves with Wharf, s ’ Cook Mystery photo: Canal bridge between Red Lion and and Lion Red between bridge Canal photo: Mystery Completion - and Covid We completed on 6th March 2020. So with the mixed senses of relief combined with responsibility, I waited for the locksmith to finish and at about 7pm I went into the Village Hall where the regular “the pub is shut” Friday pub night was taking place. Little did I know it would be the last, as I had a drink and went home. No one was prepared for what was about to happen to us all. The plan we had was just to decorate the pub, do some basic maintenance, get it ready and open in a couple of months. Of course, Covid changed all that. Before we even had a chance to get the paint brushes out, the famous “you must stay at home” announcement came.

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to have. Fred’s saved £560 + £200 = £760, so he’s Towpath Tales already £460 better off. Then there are two additional financial benefits. Fred’s £10,000 bill for a replacement By Annie engine after 10,000 hours’ use is now further in the What is boating life like not having future and the boat is worth more with less hours on the solar panels? engine clock. Fred can tell you. Fred’s got one of those attractive Next time you walk along traditional-style narrowboats with a boatman’s cabin at the towpath, cast your the stern and a lovely putt-putt engine that stands proud eyes over the narrowboat in the middle of its own room. Sitting safely encased not roofs you pass. How many far from the engine is a ‘starter battery’ (a battery used don’t have solar panels on solely to get the engine started) and three ‘leisure them? Not many. batteries’ (batteries to provide power for everything else Once you get into off-grid on the boat). Now batteries don’t like being ignored. mentality you realise If you don’t give them attention, they have a nasty habit you can have a decent of letting you know by losing charge. 12v supply wherever you Solar panels on boat roof Fred was used to their behaviour because he was away want. Many of you from his boat in chunks of weeks. He would drive the 100 probably have a miniature solar panel for garden lights. miles from his home to his boat and his first task, rather How about having a bigger version with a 100w solar than lighting the fire to get the boat warm and putting the panel charging a car battery? It’s electrics, so ensure it’s kettle on, was to start the engine so that the batteries can been set up properly.) Then you can have that man shed be charged to a healthy state. Even in the depths of or crafts workshop you’ve always wanted at the bottom of winter, Fred had to open the side hatches in the engine the garden with a ready source of light and a USB port for room because otherwise the engine would overheat. charging your phone or tablet. Make your solar set up After a couple of hours of the engine running, Fred could portable and you can do your office work or homework put his fridge on. sitting under the apple tree! That was just about an OK routine for Fred and he Boaters love solar. Join us? followed that for many years. Then came the time when he couldn’t visit his boat for a few months due to work pressure. He was missing the canal’s relaxing atmosphere, so when he finally had the opportunity of Injured swan at being on his boat he grabbed it. On arrival, Fred did his usual; flung the hatches open and turned the key Marsworth reservoir in the ignition. The sound he got was not comforting. On 15th May the person who The starter battery let him know he had been away too reported on Facebook that long. Quite simply, his engine was not going to start. they had come across an The starter battery was nearly flat. No engine = no battery injured swan was urged to charging = no fridge, no lights, no phone charging. call Tiggywinkles, who sent I believe Fred got back in his car and drove the 100 someone out to investigate. miles home. Swan Rescue of Remedy Hertfordshire were also alerted. Both charities A boating friend recommended Fred had a solar panel attended and Tiggywinkles installed on his roof. It was only 100 watts. That flat took the swan to their rectangle of glass has become Fred’s friend, for when hospital in Haddenham. Fred is away, the solar panel trickle charges all four batteries so they have We are still waiting for their nothing to complain diagnosis of what occurred. about and in addition Could it have been fishing Injured swan he no longer needs to tackle or a gunshot? run the engine for an Or was it attacked by a hour and a half each dog? We may never day he’s on the boat know but we do know to keep the fridge that swans fight switched on. I’m sure occasionally and there I’ve mentioned before are some aggressive that fridges are swans known to live Battery and solar panel energy guzzlers. at the reservoir and on the canal. Fred had to splash out £300 to get two solar panels installed, but has he got his money back? We’re now four Tiggywinkles will return years on. Let’s take a look: £2 for 1.5 hours of diesel per the male swan to the day, so with 10 weeks of non-cruising each year, that reservoir when it is means 10 x 7 x £2 x 4 = £560 saving. Then he runs the recovered which they engine less: 1.5 hours x 70 days x 4 = 420 hours less. thought might take That’s one extra engine service at £200 he hasn’t needed a couple of weeks. Swan rescued

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Long Marston Cricket Club The cricket season has commenced since our last communication and Long Marston are off and running as regards to our 2021 campaign. All results and the very latest news can be found at www.longmarstoncc.co.uk. The club is keen to hear from anyone with an interest in cricket, players young and old, male or female are all welcome at our club. If you are interested, please call Sarah Barnes on 07891 573931. If your child is six years of age or more, please come to the ground on a Sunday morning at 10am; all are welcome - again call Sarah for details. There is senior/ adult cricket at the ground every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm. We have seen many visitors turn up to watch some cricket and enjoy a beverage from our fully stocked bar so far this summer, we really encourage you all to come and join us. We welcome three new Vice-Presidents this year. Vice-Presidents are individuals whom the Board believe 10k - £15 + admin fees contribute to the club’s wellbeing and are members with a (£2 discount for UKA members) history of loyal service and contribution to our club. Sarah Dean, Simon Vessey and Rupert Armitage have all accepted the invitation from the club and we are so Medals for all finishers grateful for their commitment. (Trophy for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place - male & female Every Friday morning from 10am our Chairman Chris Bowles leads a team of loyal volunteers preparing Entry via our grounds for the weekend action. If you can spare a https://resultsbase.net/event/5196 couple of hours, please contact Chris on 07703 464387. Long Marston Cricket Club, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, HP23 4Qp Annual Fun Run On Sunday 5th September we will host our third Annual Fun Run sponsored by the Happy Egg Company. All details are in the poster, but again all are welcome to attend. Lee Beesley, Vice Chairman LMCC Home 01908 643701, Work 01442 892680. Mobile 07923 462037

Pitstone & Ivinghoe Junior Football Club Football Taster Sessions

Sundays 13th, 20th and 27th June and 4th July

Open to all boys and girls currently in Reception year at school.

For four weeks our FA qualified coaches will run a series of free, covid safe, fun football related coaching sessions for this group of budding footballers!

New U6 team, starting September 2021. To register your interest please email [email protected] www.pandifootball.net

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Buy tickets online at https://chilfest.co.uk/chilfest-buy- What’s on … tickets. If you don’t have internet access you can order Ashridge House open air cinema tickets by post at Chilfest, 108 High Street, Tring, or buy in person from the Robin Hood pub in Tring. Cheques Monday 28th June - Wednesday 7th July should be made payable to ‘Universal Event Production Limited’. Call 07517 107509 for more information. Ashridge House is delighted to announce a series of outdoor screenings this summer commencing on College Lake, BBOWT 28th June and running through to 7th July , set in the beautiful private gardens at Ashridge House for a truly College Lake is open Tuesday-Sunday unique cinema experience. from 10am-5pm. The cafe is open 10am-4pm. Last entry 4pm. Pre-cinema dining experiences at Ashridge House Best time to visit - All year round! Enjoy pre-cinema dining in a For information before you visit call: 01442 826774 beautiful heritage room in the or email: [email protected]. house with a special two course menu for a unique Pitstone Heritage Park and Museum dining experience prior to the movie screening. Alternatively At last we have some good order a gourmet picnic box for news - the Museum is two available for you to enjoy planning to reopen to the in the beautiful gardens. public on Sunday 27th June. Doors open 5.30pm – screening starts at sunset (around If all goes well with the progress of the fight against 9.30pm). Bring your own chairs or blankets. Covid, government restrictions on us all should end on Monday 21st June so we can be more relaxed about Screening dates 2021 visiting places like Pitstone Heritage Park. We would be Monday 28th June - 1917 foolhardy to ignore advice on distancing and hygiene and Tuesday 29th June - Dirty Dancing so we will be limiting numbers to entry by ticket only. Wednesday 30th June - Bohemian Rhapsody Thursday 1st July - Mamma Mia Tickets will be timed in 30 minute groups and will be Friday 2nd July - Grease available from the website from beginning of June: Monday 5th July - The Italian Job www.pitstonemuseum.co.uk or email: Tuesday 6th July - Rocketman [email protected] for all bookings Wednesday 7th July - A Star is Born enquiries, or call 07944 357715. Book online at www.ashridgehouse.org.uk/open-air- Open 10.30am to 4.30pm on the following dates: cinema or for further information on bookings please 27th June, 11th July, 8th August, 30th August (bank email our events team [email protected]. holiday Monday), 12th September, 10th October. Chilfest at Pound Meadow Tring Adults £9.00, Children £4.00 (under 5s free), Concessions (65 and over) £8.00. Friday 9th July - adults £26.50, children £12.50 or Saturday Free parking, refreshments available (limited on first 10th July - adults £52.50, two open days). children £25.50

Pitstone Party in the Park Saturday, 17th July 2021 from 12.00 noon to 8.00pm Pitstone party in the park is back! Free event at the Recreation Ground, Pitstone Green, (opposite the Heritage Museum) which will include a whole day of live music, food/drinks and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. But most importantly bringing everyone together to help support our NHS. Please feel free to bring any picnic blankets/camping chairs with you on the day. Would you like to get involved with PITP21? Are you a local business that would like to set up a stall and raise money not only for your business but for charity too? We’d love to hear from you!

To find more information and details of line up go to the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PITP21.

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Wendover Woods Café Support charity and get receives commendation a free Will The Buckinghamshire Design Awards Free Wills Month takes place twice a year - in March aim to showcase good quality design across and October - to give anyone aged 55 and over the the county and set expectations for the chance to have their Will written or updated for free. council’s Planning & Environment Service. The campaign covers the writing of ‘simple’ wills which This year, officers are the most common. If your will is more complicated nominated 30 recently completed then you may be asked to pay the balance. Either way, development projects which they felt demonstrated you can still help support your chosen charity through significant contribution to the local environment. Schemes this scheme. could be individual buildings through to larger When you are ready, either contact your chosen solicitor developments and new streets, or public or communal and ask them what charities they will support in this open spaces such as parks, recreational spaces and scheme, or contact your chosen charity and ask them wildlife habitats. which solicitors are participating. Commended Schemes Not too late The nominated Some charities and solicitors have schemes were agreed to run this campaign outside reviewed by our expert the usual March/October windows so panel of five judges in it may be worth asking your favourite charity or solicitors. November 2020 and Local hospice Florence Nightingale are running the 15 schemes received scheme throughout June this year. BWK Solicitors in commendations in five Aylesbury and Spratt Endicott Solicitors in categories. Ten of are offering Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity these schemes were Wendover Woods Café supporters the opportunity to write a new Will, or update also shortlisted for the a current Will, at no charge. Instead, people will be People’s Choice Award. encouraged to make a donation to the Charity in lieu of Wendover Woods Café was one of five to be commended the usual charges - all the solicitors are donating their in the Innovative Architecture category – for emulating the time and advice to the Charity for free. surrounding trees while being simple in form. Find out how to make your appointment at Information about the Buckinghamshire Design Awards fnhospice.org.uk/make-a-will-month or contact: 2021, including details of how to nominate a local BWK - Contact Jennifer by email on scheme for the awards, will be available soon on the [email protected] or telephone 01296 747151. Bucks Council website. Spratt Endicott - Emma Rolfe by email on [email protected] or Janet Davies on [email protected] or by telephone on 01869 222315. Has your driving licence expired? Beacon Villages By Elaine Standen

When did you last check if your licence was still valid? Community Library When I looked at mine I discovered it had expired last Run by the community, for the community June. Panic set in until I discovered that due to Covid if your licence expired between 1st February and I am pleased to say our reopening is progressing well, 31st December 2020 your driving licence or entitlement along government guidelines, and we are pleased to to drive in the UK was automatically extended for welcome users back to the library. 11 months. Our AGM will take place on Saturday 3rd July at 10.00am I promptly went online to renew the licence – for a fee of by Zoom. If you wish to attend please advise us at: £14. This is the same price if you just want to update [email protected] in order to receive the Zoom link. your photo, which the system thought I had done. After If you would like to join the committee, or know anyone trying to get through the DVLA to check I had in fact who is interested in doing so, please talk to a member renewed the licence OK I then discovered no advisers of the committee, or the Library Manager, or were available as they were on a three-day strike. email [email protected]. By the following Monday, however, my renewed licence Nomination forms are available in the library, or can be duly arrived in the post. Phew – panic over. sent to you by email. Check your licence now – don’t be caught out. The Janet, Secretary BVCL. extension started from the date your licence was due to expire. You can renew your licence online at any time General enquiries: [email protected] 01296 387890 before the extension ends. Committee enquiries: [email protected]

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and according to the vegetarians in our family, make June Gardening lovely chips and vegetable juices. By ‘Bugs in the Garden’ In the greenhouse my tomato plants are coming along This week I have been dodging the showers and are looking extremely healthy, courgette seeds - as soon as I get the tools out and I’m just have taken and are poking through as are the runner about to start a job the heavens open up. So, in again beans and purple French beans. Leeks sown in pots will I come and sit and wait. In modern grandchildren soon be ready to plant out. My sweetcorn was struggling language “It’s doing my head in”. The only good side to to establish itself but now it looks as if it’s beginning this is each time I come in I must have a cup of tea and to strengthen. of course with a cup of tea you have to have a slice of I always sow two rows of most of my veg like carrots, cake or a biscuit! Well, I do. beetroot, peas etc. This does two things; it ensures that A housewife who is an excellent cook and is always we get a constant supply of the veg we need and one baking is an extremely hard thing to live with. Today I follows on a few weeks after your first picking. If by any was met with the aroma of a Dutch apple crumble cake. chance, there is a bad packet of seed, you get a least one It was delicious. row of what you have sown. My request for cheese and Marmite scones has not yet Aphids Aphids happened - I think that one has fallen on deaf ears. I love Last year I had aphids on my Marmite and the grandchildren got me hooked on Marmite tomato plants and a good peanut butter…I can hear a lot of ‘Yuk’s being said. Sorry, home-made solution for I just love Marmite. dealing with this is: crush two Back to gardening garlic cloves into one pint of water. Bring it to the boil and One of the most tedious jobs that I want to get done is then let it cool. Add one tending to the daffodils in our main flower garden and the tablespoon of washing up liquid and give it a good but house lawn. Once the bulbs have ceased flowering, they gentle stir. Put it in a spray bottle and use it as quickly as need a little help to make them strong for the following you can. I used this last year on my Cavolo cabbage to year. Take off the dead flowers - this stops the bulb get rid of white fly - worked a treat. wasting energy and getting weaker. Leave the stalk as this provides food for the bulb. You can at this point apply There’s a break in the rain and the sun is coming through. a quick acting fertiliser. This feeds the bulb while the A good opportunity to put on my raincoat along with my leaves are dying down. wellies and my waterproof trilby, grab my long walking Only remove the leaves stick and head out with the dog. No doubt we will get when they are brown, dead caught in a downpour again but as my old mum used to and papery. Some folk tie say “Just get on with it, a drop of rain won’t hurt you” and the leaves in a knot; doing that is just what I will do. this reduces sap flow and does not help Till next month, I wish you all “HAPPY GARDENING.” the bulb to feed. This could lead to non-flowering bulbs next year. Do not tie up spent daffodils I’ve been tidying up our rock garden and thinking what new plants I can put in there, as yet I haven’t come up with anything. No doubt this will be a topic for another month. Last month I wrote about our friend Jack Frost. Well, just as our magnolia tree was in bloom with lovely pale pink flower’s he paid us a call. We have a ghastly display of dark brown blobs there now. Never mind - we live Magnolia - and frost ... and learn. Jobs to do Photo; Sara Wood. Please send us your photos The last two weeks of this month (weather permitting) I will be planting and sowing in the veg garden. Different varieties of beetroot will be sown; it’s a versatile vegetable and packed with vitamins. It can be roasted, pickled, grated raw in salads and there is nothing better than a beetroot chocolate cake. I have a preference these days for cylinder beetroot this fills out and then grows lengthways instead of a round bulb. I have also taken a shine to golden beetroot. These are lovely and sweet

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fishing. The nymphs are carnivorous and live from The Tring Anglers 2-5 years in the water. Other insect and worm life has helped maintain bigger and better fish. Dick Pilkinton, the Piscator A wet and miserable morning greeted our first ‘Lets Fish’ Sometimes I manage to catch a fish or two of the season by the picnic table (The new wooden and even get caught out with a camera! planks have already been damaged by a BBQ!) on the A fishing friend remarked that ‘You don’t really go fishing reservoir pound. The fishing was also difficult with only with Dick as he usually walks off round the corner 300 Daddy Ruffe and Perch showing. As is often the case it yards away’. So not only is this a rare picture of me seems an achievement to catch anything, which brings fishing - there are three anglers within 70 yards. The out the best in both the coach and the participant. One picture is at Cook’s Wharf, Cheddington where the most student waited 45 minutes for his first ever fish. He could reliable swims are in the car park area, particularly in the still be heard talking about it to his parents on his way colder weather as it was in most of the early spring. home down the towpath. A bit of local history: Everything is late this year with the cold weather not Cook’s Wharf is named bringing the water temperature up enough to stimulate after a local land owner spawning. Although May has still had below average who allowed apples and temperatures the frost seems to have gone and cloud damsons to be loaded on cover has allowed warmer nights. I am sure nature will a boat destined for balance things out but it is unpredictable. London at this point. Free fishing events. Use this link to book in: Back to the serious https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/fishing/ business of fishing! lets-fish/find-a-free-fishing-event. Roach this size (about Don’t miss out as spaces are already being taken. The Piscator and roach 1lb 8oz) in the canal Please contact me if you have any queries on were a real rarity when 07796 178313 I started fishing in the 1960’s. In fact I used to dream of Saturday 12th June 9.30am - 4pm one day catching a redfin from any water weighing a - Cooks Wharf, pound. Thinking back, it took me a few years to catch any Cheddington, LU7 0SZ. Taster event. sort of fish over a pound despite my best efforts to catch a Saturday 26th June 9.30am - 4pm - Cooks Wharf, bream which went mostly up to 2lb in the canal. Again a Cheddington, LU7 0SZ. Taster event. 5lb bream is not unusual these days. Perch over 3lb are possible whereas I caught many around 12oz but Saturday 10th July 9.30am - 4pm - Reservoir pound, nothing bigger. locks 39-40 Marsworth, HP23 4LJ – Taster event. Also invited for ‘Pop up’ event Inland Waterways Assn. Why has this happened? Dick Pilkinton, the Piscator I believe a number of forces have contributed to the bigger fish scenario. It may not look it but generally speaking, the water is not just cleaner but the food chain is much more varied and stronger. Insect life is more prolific and the number of damsel and dragon flies are an easy colourful spot flitting around during an evening’s

Royal British Legion 100th birthday The Royal British Legion was formed in the aftermath of the First World War when four organisations came together to fight the injustices faced by those returning home after service – and became the British Legion in 1921. The first ever annual poppy day occurred on 11th November 1921, marking the third anniversary of Armistice Day but the poppy's origin as a popular symbol of remembrance lies in the landscapes of the First World War. Poppies were a common sight, especially on the Western Front, as they flourished in the soil churned up by the fighting and shelling.

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Planning Reforms Further proposals in the Planning Bill Scrapping Section 106 moving along This has not been ideal for Marsworth since the money Having said the proposals for change were abandoned paid into the S106 ‘pot’ can only be spent of recreation in April, the Government announced in the Queen’s or leisure and not where the Parish Council feels the speech at the Opening of Parliament, that changes would money is needed most. A Community Infrastructure Levy be made to “deliver homes faster and more efficiently”. (CIL - already adopted by some councils) doesn’t have the same spending restrictions. The Bill suggests Despite still reviewing the 44,000 responses that the replacing the S106 with an infrastructure levy but so far consultation returned, the Government are pressing have not decided how it will work and whether it is in ahead with a Planning Bill that includes several proposed fact the CIL already in operation. measures designed to create a simpler, more modern Environmental requirements in new builds planning system which will build on the “Planning for the Future” document published last summer. It proposes The Planning Bill claims to work with the upcoming Environmental Bill and will stipulate that developers must to relax rules on planning permission. come up with a biodiversity ‘gain plan’ for new builds. The Government claims that under the current rules, Design Code it takes an average of five years for a standard housing development to go through the planning system. This would include a 10 point checklist of design The Planning Bill aims to significantly reduce this time. principles for councils to consider when approving new developments, in attractiveness, quality and Back in August last year the Government recommended overall design. a three category system of ‘zone planning’ to classify Building Safety Bill land as for Growth, Renewal or Protection. This is now incorporated into the Planning Bill. This would need to work with the Design Code in aspects of safety on buildings, such as what cladding or other Land in Growth areas will get automatic planning materials are used. permission, while land in urban renewal areas will be granted permission in principle. This approach would The Countryside charity CPRE can see a clash between make it more difficult for councils and homeowners to the Planning Bill and the Environment Bill. They see it block new housing schemes.' as weakening of local communities’ right to a say as the Planning Bill appears to prioritise developers’ needs over local communities.

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Monitoring in November 2019 showed an average of Bucks Councillor’s 254 HGVs per week passed through the proposed zone, heading for destinations further afield, nearly half (47%) report - May of the total HGV traffic in the area. Consultations To take part in the consultation or for further reading, visit: https://yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/highway- Parking restriction proposals projects/ivinghoe-freight-tro. Buckinghamshire Council in partnership with Transport Alternatively email comments to for Bucks, stakeholders and working with our local [email protected] or write Councillors are inviting comments to the proposals for to: Ivinghoe Freight Zone Consultation, Design Services, implementing permanent parking restrictions at various Transport for Bucks, Aylesbury Vale Area Office, Corrib locations following an increase in illegal and antisocial Industrial Park, Griffin Lane, Aylesbury, HP19 8BP. parking, and verge damage, following the lifting of the first Covid-19 lockdown. Bucks Council bus passes There is one location in the Ivinghoe ward being There are a considered which generated significant comments on number of older social media last summer. This is the Upper Icknield Way and disabled bus at the roundabout Junction with Westfield Road Pitstone. pass holders who haven’t been Full details and plans can be found on the travelling during Buckinghamshire Council Website at https:// the pandemic but yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com from the 12th May whose passes will 2021 and on www.buckinghamshiretraffweb.uk under have expired within “Public Consultation”, “6. Active Consultation – Static”. that period. They The Consultation runs until 6th June 2021. Any will need to renew these before travelling again by bus. comments you may wish to make should be addressed As such we’re encouraging pass holders to check their to [email protected]. expiry date (it’s displayed on the pass) and renew before Proposals include ‘no stopping at any time on the travelling again. verge or footway’ in the Pitstone quarry area, on Bucks Council parking Northfield Road, Upper Icknield Way and Westfield Road. Freight zone consultation looks to lighten the load Just a reminder that, as shops, pubs and restaurants are around Ivinghoe. all able to welcome you back, parking charges now apply in all Bucks Council car parks, after a month’s break. Plans for Buckinghamshire's first ever 'freight zone' to control the movement of HGVs in and around the Welcome wildlife to your outdoor space Ivinghoe area take a step closer on 7th May with the Wild Aylesbury Vale and Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife start of a four-week public consultation on the detail of the Trust (BBOWT) have partnered to deliver a series of free legal traffic regulation order. The consultation closes online talks. on 3rd June. 19th May - Introduction to Wildlife Gardening - Proposed for the areas around Ivinghoe, Cheddington An overview of why gardening for wildlife is important and Mentmore, the zone sits within defined and how you can make your garden or outdoor space boundaries, east of the A418, north of the A41 and more wildlife friendly. west of the B489, and follows two years of research, Hedgehogs monitoring, discussions, public engagement and detailed 2nd June - - Come along to find out more planning with the local community. about everyone’s favourite prickly predator! Pollinators The traffic regulation order (TRO) proposes a 7.5 tonne 9th June - - Pollinators are a vital part of our weight limit on vehicles travelling through the zone, wildlife but they need your help. Come along to find out however, there will be an exception for vehicles travelling more about why pollinators are important and how you to destinations within the zone. This means deliveries can help them! and collections to local homes and businesses can 16th June - Ponds - Dive right in and find out more about continue unaffected. creating a pond for wildlife in your garden! The talks start at 7.30pm and last an hour. This is the link for Ivinghoe ward to register interest: https://bbowt.zoom.us/.../register/ WN_MwqFdHdfQDmZve0pF5_8XQ. Other wards are holding the same talks at different times so if you can’t make a talk for this area you can attend another. More info here www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/.../ wild-aylesbury.../. For more information contact: [email protected]. (Full Bucks Councillors’ report available on the Parish website at www.marsworth.org.uk). Derek Town 01296 661637 [email protected] Proposed freight zone Buckinghamshire Councillor Ivinghoe Ward

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Local names and numbers Diary Dates - June 2021 Millennium Hall bookings Frances Brown - 01296 661211 after 4.00pm 2nd Wednesday 100 Club draw All Saints, Marsworth churchwarden John White - 01296 662252 3rd Thursday Food & Waste collection - Route A Marsworth Parish Council Chair 4th Friday Food, Waste & Garden collection - Route B Bob Kennedy - 01296 661533 Clerk to the Parish Council Food & Waste collection - Route A 7th Monday Caroline Smith [email protected] 8th Tuesday Food, Waste & Garden collection - Route B Bucks Councillor for Marsworth 9th Wednesday Food, Recycling & Garden collection - Route A Derek Town - 01296 661637 Marsworth Infants School 10th Thursday Food & Recycling collection - Route B 01296 668440 12th Saturday 11.00am Marsworth Driveway Fete Marsworth Pre-School 01296 661164 7.30pm Annual Parish Meeting [email protected] 14th Monday 8.00pm Parish Council Meeting Neighbourhood Watch

16th Wednesday Food & Waste collection - Route A [email protected] Items for Bucks Herald 17th Thursday Food, Waste & Garden collection - Route B Kate Andrew - 01296 668727 or 07963 180466 18th Friday Marsworth News copy date Marsworth W.I. Chris King - 01296 660019 23rd Wednesday Food, Recycling & Garden collection - Route A Badminton - Millennium Hall 24th Thursday Food & Recycling collection - Route B Thursdays 8.00 - 10.00pm Margaret Bonham - 01296 668115 30th Wednesday Food & Waste collection - Route A Adult Ballet - Millennium Hall Mondays 6.30 - 7.30. [email protected] Coming Events Keep Fit - Millennium Hall 11th September Marsworth Fun Run Wednesdays 7.00 - 8.00pm. Gemma Fraser 07989 375407 Canal & River Trust Customer Services: 03030 404040 [email protected]

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Last postal collections Church: Mon-Fri 9.00am Sat 7.00am Hall: Mon-Fri 4.45pm Sat 9.00am Startops: Mon-Fri 9.00am Sat 7.00am Wilstone: Mon-Fri 6.00pm Sat 9.00am Ivinghoe Post Office: Open Monday - Saturday: 7.30am - 8.30pm Cow in buttercups, in field near White Lion Bridge. Sunday: 9.00am - 4.00pm Photo: Jeremy Whitehead. Please send us your photos!

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