Ongoing involvement Introduction Please feel encouraged to try something new. If you find something of interest then unlike a holiday away from home your enjoyment doesn’t need to end when Holiday at Home finishes. You will find most entries give details of ongoing involvement and volunteering opportunities. To mark International Older People’s Day (1st October), we have put together a If you are not able to make a particular date then please use the “Contact” Holiday at Home programme to celebrate the achievements and contributions information to call the organisation and find out about any other activities they that older people make to our society. In fact a large proportion of the activities offer. provided in this programme are supported by older members of the community who give their time to share their interests with others. Your feedback is much appreciated The programme seeks to reflect the richness and diversity of the Vale by We would hope to continue and expand upon this first Holiday at Home and bringing a flavour of some interesting and lesser known activities and events attach a feedback form to this programme as we value your ideas for future that take place on a regular basis, including some events specifically arranged activities. Feedback forms are also available to download and print on our for the programme. webpage at www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk and search on Upcoming events for Older People. We have endeavoured to provide as much information as possible about events such as: Wishing you an enjoyable Holiday at Home! • Costs (including some special programme discounts) Elaine Hassall, Community • Disabled access and hearing loops Engagement Officer (Older • Toilets People) • Refreshments • Duration of activities Please note the map to the right is not to scale. Towns • Links to venues, maps and car parking and villages on map are • Opportunities for ongoing involvement where activities are taking place but may not be plotted • Contact details of the organiser 100% accurately. • Where advanced booking is required • To help you select the most appropriate activity, we have included the following Keys: Disabled access available at venue Hearing loop available on request Admission charges Most activities are either offered free of charge or for a small donation. Where Note: Information in this programme was correct at time of going to press. Please charges apply we have quoted per person senior citizen concessions only. Please contact individual organisers to check details or visit the What’s On section on our enquire for other rates. website for any additional or revised event information. http://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/events

2 3 Index Page and Schedule Monday 26th Sept Tuesday 27th Sept Where activities are provided at one location these are 10am - 4pm Haddenham 10am - 4pm Haddenham listed by the location. Where the activity is provided across a St Tigglewinkles St Tigglewinkles number of locations these are listed under the activity name. 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm Buckingham Old Gaol Museum £ Old Gaol Museum £ Page no. Event 10am - 11am Buckingham Swan Pool 10am - 4pm Winslow 8 – Healthy Living Centre – various activities Aquafit £ ABR Men in Sheds 8 Aylesbury Library – Computer Sessions 10am - 4pm Aylesbury 10am - 11.30am 9 Aylesbury Library – Quiz afternoon Men in Sheds Simply Walks Level 2 & 3 9 Aylesbury Society - Guided Walk 10.30am - 11.30am 10am - 12noon Haddenham 10 Aylesbury – Buckingham Lodge Care Home - Talks Simply Walks Levels 1 & 2 Haddenham Museum Visit 10 Aylesbury – Queens Park Centre – Arts & Crafts Tasters 10.30am -11.15am Winslow 10am - 1pm Elmhurst, Aylesbury 11 Buckingham Canal Society - Talk Simply Walks Level 1 Creations Art & Craft Sessions £ ABR 11 Buckingham Old Gaol Museum 10.30am - 11am Winslow Fire 10am - 4pm Aylesbury Buckingham Nurseries and Garden Centre – bulb Station Simply Walks Level 1 Men in Sheds 12 demonstration 11am -12noon Aylesbury 10am -11am Buckingham Swan Pool 12 Buckingham Swan Pool - Aqua fit & swimming Aylesbury Society History Walk Adult Gentle Swim £ 13 Claydon Estate, courtyard, tea rooms and gallery 11am - 4.30pm Claydon Estate 10.30am - 5pm 13 Elmhurst, Aylesbury – Arts and Crafts Courtyard & Gallery Visit £ Railway Centre Static Day £ 14 Haddenham Community Library – Tablet taster sessions 11.30am 11am - 12noon Aylesbury 14 Haddenham Museum Tour of Houses of Parliament ABR Aylesbury Society History Walk 15 Haddenham - Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital 2pm RAF Halton Trenchard Museum 11am - 4.30pm Claydon Estate, 15 Halton, RAF Halton Trenchard Museum & Flight Heritage Centre ABR Courtyard & Gallery Visit £ 16 Houses of Parliament tour 2pm - 3pm Aylesbury 11.30am -12.30pm , 17 Men in Sheds Groups – various locations Aylesbury Society History Walk Aylesbury Simply Walks Level 2 18 Quainton – Buckingham Railway Centre – Static Days 6pm - 7.30pm Aylesbury, Buckingham 12noon - 1.30pm , 19 Simply Walk Groups – various locations Lodge Care Home Talk on Care Fees, Aylesbury 20 Terrick, Chiltern Brewery – guided tour Wills & Power of Attorney ABR Simply Walks Levels 1,2,3 20 - Windmill Hill Archive 7pm - 8pm Meadowcroft 12noon - 12.45pm Aylesbury Fire Walking Football £ Station Simply Walks Level 1 21 Walking Football Groups – various locations = Senior Citizen concessions only. 22 Wendover – Lindengate Memory Pathways £ 2pm - 4pm Winslow Library In Stitches 23 Winslow Big Society – Singing for Pleasure ABR = Advance booking required. Contact details in Programme. 2.30pm Buckingham Library 23 Winslow Library – In Stitches Canal Society talk BACK Feedback form for participants

4 5 Wednesday 28th Sept Thursday 29th Sept Friday 30th Sept Saturday 1st October

9am - 10am Buckingham Swan Pool 10am - 4pm Haddenham 10am - 4pm Haddenham 10am- 4pm Buckingham Aqua Zumba £ ABR St Tigglewinkles St Tigglewinkles Old Gaol Museum £

10am - 4pm Haddenham 10am - 4pm Buckingham 10am -11am Buckingham Swan Pool 10am - 4pm Aylesbury, Queens Park St Tigglewinkles Old Gaol Museum £ AquaFit £ ABR Arts Centre Taster Sessions £

10am - 4pm Buckingham 10am - 4pm Winslow 10am - 4pm Buckingham 10am - 4pm Aylesbury Old Gaol Museum £ Men in Sheds Old Gaol Museum £ Men in Sheds

10am - 10.45am Winslow 10am -11.30am Aylesbury Study 10am -1pm Haddenham Library 11am - 4.30pm Claydon Estate Simply Walks Level 1 Library Basic Computer Skills ABR PC & Tablet Taster Session ABR Courtyard & Gallery Visit £

10am - 4pm Aylesbury 10am - 1pm Elmhurst, Aylesbury 10am - 4pm Aylesbury 2pm - 3.30pm Chiltern Brewery Men in Sheds Creations Art and Craft sessions £ ABR Men in Sheds Guided Tasting Tour £ ABR

10.30am - 5pm Quainton 10am - 4pm Aylesbury 10.30am - 12noon Buckingham 2pm - 5pm Wendover Railway Centre Static Day £ Men in Sheds Simply Walks Level 2 & 3 Lindengate Autumn Fayre

10.30am - 11.30am Wing 10.30am - 5pm Quainton 11am - 11.45am Aylesbury Simply Walks Level 2 Railway Centre Static Day £ Learning Disabilities Group Chair 10.30am - 12noon Stone 12noon - 1pm Aylesbury Study Based Exercise £ Simply Walks Level 3 Library Basic Computer Skills ABR 11am - 12noon Aylesbury 10.30am Waddesdon Fire Station 2pm - 3pm Buckingham Swan Pool Society History Walk Simply Walks Level 1 Over 50’s Swim Session £ 11am - 2pm Wendover 11am & 2pm Buckingham Garden 2pm - 3pm Aylesbury Lending Library Lindengate Memory Pathways (for Centre Bulb Planting Demo Basic Computer Skills ABR those with memory loss/dementia) ABR 12noon - 2pm Buckingham 11am - 4.30pm Claydon Estate 2pm - 4pm Winslow Big Society Men in Sheds Courtyard & Gallery Visit £ Singing for Pleasure Group £ 12noon - 2pm Aylesbury Lunch Club 12noon - 12.45pm Aylesbury £ (followed by optional Silver Singers group) £ Gentle exercise for over 60’s 2pm - 4pm Waddesdon 4.30pm - 5.30pm Aylesbury Key Windmill Hill Archive Aqua Vale Walking Football £ £ = where charges apply these are 2.30pm - 4pm Aylesbury Lending 6pm - 7pm Haddenham Senior Citizen concessions only and Library Quiz Afternoon Walking Football £ will be quoted in the programme. 4pm Buckingham Garden Centre ABR = Advance booking required. Bulb Planting Demo Contact details in Programme.

6 7 Healthy Gentle exercise Aylesbury Lending Library aimed at over 60’s to improve strength Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UU Living Centre and mobility. (wheelchairs welcome) Quiz Afternoon Fridays 12noon – 12.45pm (term-time only) Enjoy a cup of tea, meet some friendly faces and improve Hannon Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8TJ your mind with quizzes, puzzles and brain teasers. Learning Disabilities Group Chair based Email [email protected] exercise Wednesday 28th September 2.30pm – 4pm Just turn up. For chair based activities Fridays 11am – 11.45am Additional information: Just turn up on the day. please wear suitable clothing for gentle exercise. The Centre has disabled Cost : £3 per exercise class. Cost: free access and a café serving hot meals. Lunch club Parking: Pay and display parking available nearby. For more information please Please visit website go to http://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/map-car-parks-aylesbury www.healthylivingcentre.com to find Wednesdays 12noon – 2pm : 0845 230 3232 or email [email protected] out about other activities or download Contact Cost : £3.50 directory from www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/ Silver Singers Group upcomingevents Aylesbury Society Wednesdays 2pm Contact: 01296 334562 Cost: £3.50 per session. Meeting point at The Corn Exchange Arches, off Market Square Guided walk back in history along the canal and Aylesbury Library Aylesbury Town. Enjoy a step back in time on this guided tour along the Canal/or through Aylesbury Study Centre, New Offices, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UU – Aylesbury Old town. Your guide Roger is a keen historian and brings to life accessible via main council offices or Friars Square shopping centre. places you thought you knew well, back from another era. Computer skills classes Monday 26th 11am - 12noon and 2pm - 3pm, Tuesday 27th - 11am Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard and Friday 30th September 11am Additional information: Just turn up at the meeting point. Please wear Thursday 29th September 10am – 11.30am and 12noon – 1pm footwear for walking and outdoor clothing. These classes are run from Aylesbury Lending library on Cost: free Thursdays 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Parking: Pay and display parking is available locally at Hampden House (off the One hour, pre booked sessions. High Street). For more information please go to http://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov. Cost: free uk/map-car-parks-aylesbury Roger King or email [email protected] Advance booking required: contact Library directly. Contact: : The Society holds monthly meetings, organises Contact: 0845 230 3232 or email: [email protected] Opportunity to get involved an Annual Coach Trip to interesting towns, houses and gardens. Provides guided Parking: Pay and display parking available nearby. For more information please walks of local interest and publishes a quarterly newsletter. Membership for go to www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/map-car-parks-aylesbury seniors is £6 per year. 8 9 Aylesbury, Buckingham Lodge Care Home, Buckingham Canal Society Talk Buckingham Park, Culpepper Close, Aylesbury, HP19 9DU Buckingham Library, Verney Close, Buckingham, MK18 1JP 26th September 6pm – 7.30pm - Care Fees, Wills and Lasting Power of Learn about the Society’s aim to restore the Old Stratford and Buckingham Arms Attorney of the Grand Union Canal and on the history and use of the canals. Additional information: Toilets on site and disabled access. Refreshments Tuesday 27th September 2016 at 2.30pm. available at all events. Just turn up. Tea, coffee provided. Toilets. Disabled access to venue. Cost: Free Cost: Free Parking: Parking available outside the Home. Parking: Pay and display parking is available locally. For more information please Advance booking required: Contact the home directly to book on the go to http://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/map-car-parks-buckingham Care fees talk. Contact: Athina Beckett 01908 661217 email [email protected]. Website: www.buckinghamcanal.org.uk Contact details: 01296 718600 or email [email protected] Opportunity to get involved: The Society organises regular work parties on the canal for those interested in restoration as well as produces a quarterly newsletter.

Queens Park Arts Centre, Buckingham Old Gaol Museum Queens Park, Aylesbury, HP21 7RT The Old Gaol, Market Hill, Buckingham, MK18 1JX Buckingham Old Gaol Museum tells the fascinating Taster art/craft activities - try your hand story of Buckingham and rural life. Among the many at something new. fascinating exhibits is the Flora Thompson Collection (Lark Rise to Candleford author) and Military Saturday 1st October 10am – 4pm Museum Trust exhibit. Just turn up. Café and toilets. The building is fully accessible with disabled parking close to the main doors. The theatre is at Monday 26th September to Saturday 1st October ground level. The brochure is available in large print and on audio. Hearing loop 10am to 4pm (Open all year round). Last admission half an hour before closing. Just turn up. in the theatre and main gallery. Disabled toilets. Wheelchair access by lift to covered yard and ground floor. First Cost: £2 floor only accessible by stairs. Parking: car park on site. Cost: The Old Gaol is offering Holiday at Home senior visitors, a special reduced rate of just £1 (normal entry fee £3.50) Contact details: Tel: 01296 424332 or Email: [email protected] Pay and Display Car parking can be found in Cornwalls Meadow where Opportunity to get involved: A variety of courses available. Parking: there is also a Shopmobility Service for those requiring scooters or wheelchairs. Website: www.qpc.org The Old Gaol is a two minute walk from the town centre bus stop served by 60 and X60 and there is a taxi rank outside the front door. Contact: Tel 01280 823020 10 11 Buckingham Nurseries and Garden Centre Claydon Estate Courtyard and Gardens Road, Buckingham, MK18 4AE Claydon Estate, , MK18 2EX Layered Container Bulb Planting demonstration Visit Claydon’s gardens and park which surround Claydon House and are a classic example of fine English country house gardens. Visit the grand A Demonstration on how to maximise the effect of bulb planting in containers Courtyard, home to an interesting range of boutique shops and galleries, and by layering ‘lasagne’ planting of spring and summer bulbs. grab a coffee, stay for lunch or sample a delicious afternoon tea in the newly Wednesday 28th September. Three sessions will run throughout the day opened Phoenix Tea Rooms. starting at 11am, 2pm and 4pm. Approx 30-40 minutes per session Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th September Additional information: Just turn up on the day. Demonstrations will be held in and Saturday 1st October a large polytunnel so please dress accordingly for the weather. Disabled ramps 11am – 4.30pm and toilet on site. Café. Additional information: Just turn up. Disabled toilets and a longer route Cost: free demonstration. Optional bring own container to fill – compost around the gardens is suitable for wheelchair access. provided - just purchase bulbs on the day. Parking: Free parking on site. Cost: £5 discount offered to Holiday at Home visitors who are not National Contact details: Chris 01280 822133, email [email protected] Trust members. Entry to house charged separately. Website: www.buckinghamgardencentre.co.uk Parking: parking and disabled parking available Opportunity to get involved: Buckingham Nurseries Garden Club Contact: 01296 730252 or email [email protected] organises excursions to gardens and horticultural shows. Website: www.claydonestate.co.uk Opportunity to get involved: Purchase a garden season ticket for £25 Buckingham Swan Pool for unlimited access to the gardens during open hours with one guest. London Road, Buckinghamm, MK18 1AE Please refer to schedule for individual activities. Aquafit class – Mondays and Fridays 10am – 11am Elmhurst - The Elms Day Centre Adult Gentle Swim – Tuesdays 10am - 11am Hightown Housing Association, Verwood Road, Aylesbury HP20 2AY Aqua Zumba - Wednesdays 9am – 10am Creations arts and craft sessions Over 50’s swim session - Thursdays 2pm – 3pm Tuesday 27th and Thursday 29th September 10am – 1pm Disabled toilets and disabled changing facilities with bed, sling and hoist. Arts and craft session followed by a light lunch. Toilets and disabled access. Cost: Water based group classes are all £5.80. Swim only sessions £2.15 Cost: £4.50 per session - disabled person swim £1.50 plus carer goes free (carer must be able to operate disability equipment themselves) Parking: free parking nearby Parking: parking available at venue. Advance booking required: Contact Sharon Hobbs. Advance booking required: Not required for swim only sessions or disabled Contact: [email protected] or telephone 01296 381435 person swim but need to register in advance for water based group activities. Contact Pool directly. Contact: 01280 817500 Website: www.everyoneactive.com 12 13 Haddenham Community Library Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital Banks Park, Banks Road, Haddenham, HP17 8EE Aston Road, Haddenham, HP17 8AF Computer and tablet taster sessions Self guided tour of Visitors Centre Having trouble with your iPad or laptop or have no idea how to use a Learn about the work of the world’s leading wildlife Hospital through talks, a computer? Book a free 1 to 1 session for assistance and advice. slide show and meeting some of the permanent residents of the hospital. Friday 30th September 10am – 1pm 10am to 4pm – daily until 30th September Additional information: Bring own ipad or tablet along, toilets on site. Additional information: Just turn up. Mainly outside, so please dress for weather. Light refreshments for sale. Cost: Free to over 65’s Cost: free Parking: parking on site. Parking: free parking on site. Contact details: 01844 292292 or email [email protected]. Advance booking required: Contact Library directly. Website: www.tiggywinkles.org Contact: 0845 2303232 or email [email protected] Opportunity to get involved: Become a member and receive ongoing information about the work of the charity. Haddenham Museum Old School Room (behind the Methodist Church), High Street, Haddenham, HP17 8ES RAF Halton The museum chronicles the changing life of the village, through World Wars, Halton Camp, Wendover, HP22 5PG (on the B4009) adapting from being an agricultural community to becoming a modern residential village and also tells the important role that the airfield played in Tour of the Trenchard Museum and Flight Heritage Centre World War 2. Take a tour round two interesting museums which house a variety of items Tuesday 27th September from 10am - 12noon and relating to the history of the Royal Air Force at Halton. The Museum and Centre Sundays from 2pm to 4.30pm. offers a fascinating insight into the world of navigation and aerospace. There is also an opportunity to experience the flight simulator. Additional information: Fairtrade sales table. Toilets. Both the Museum and church are on the level with ramps for wheelchairs over thresholds. Tea/coffee Monday 26th September 2016 at 2pm available in the adjoining Methodist Church. Additional information: Toilets and disabled toilet. Access ramps available Cost: free (donations welcome) where there are steps. Due to nature of venue, there is a strict access policy. Photo identification required. Further details will be provided at time of Although no car park, there is no restriction to on street parking. Parking: booking. : Contact the museum directly only if you wish a Advance booking required Cost: free (donations welcome) Parking available next to the museum guided tour. Parking: Numbers limited to 30 (deadline for bookings Alan Rose on 01844 291004 or email [email protected] Advance booking required: Contact details: 22nd September 2016) Website: www.bucksvoice.net/haddenham-museum/ Contact for booking: [email protected] or telephone Opportunity to get involved: Volunteer stewards always welcome. 01296 585298/585376 Website: www.trenchardmuseum.org.uk/

14 15 Houses of Parliament Men in Sheds (Palace of Westminister) This is a group of gentlemen (known as Shedders) who meet regularly each week to combine their skills and knowledge and learn from each other. They Guided Tour design and create products which they then sell to support the running of the Lasting approx. 1.15 hours with optional tour of English Heritage Jewel Tower. group. Sheds are a hive of activity equipped with machinery and tools and members come from all walks of life. Monday 26th September 2016 at 11.30am. Additional information: Just turn up and meet the Shedders. There is also an Additional information: Meet at venue. Limited places. Due to nature of venue, opportunity to purchase individually handcrafted products from bird and insect there is a strict access policy. Photo identification required. boxes to trugs and innovative gifts. Toilets on site or close by. Refreshments Some walking involved. Gift shop, toilets and café provided on the House tour. also available. Toilets not provided on site at the Jewel Tower. Cost: Free taster session. Membership available through small subscription. Further details will be provided at time of booking. Parking: Free parking nearby Cost: Free Opportunity to get involved: Yes become a Shedder! Transport & Parking: Not provided - make own transport arrangements to and The following three independent branches operate in the Vale: from venue. Aylesbury Men in Sheds Advance booking required: Numbers limited to 25 (deadline for bookings 22nd September 2016) 27/28 Rabans Lane, (past household waste site, last turning Contact details for booking: [email protected] or on left) Aylesbury, HP19 8RS telephone 01296 585298/585376 Monday - Friday 10am – 4pm and Saturday 10am – 4pm (Normally meets Monday – Friday only) Contact: 01296 709256 or email [email protected]

Buckingham Men in Sheds 57 Well Street (The Cote next to Woolpack Pub), Buckingham, MK18 1EP Fridays 12noon- 2pm Contact: Email Andy on [email protected]

Winslow Men in Sheds Station Road Industrial Estate, Winslow, MK18 3RQ (opposite Chapman Autos, next to car wash) Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am – 4pm Contact: 01296 715226 or email [email protected] 16 17 Buckingham Railway Centre Simply Walk Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY Please refer to schedule (pages 5 - 7) for individual walk levels and times. Static Viewing Days Simply Walk is part of a countywide programme of free, volunteer-led walks, which aims to help people get outdoors and be more active. We organise over Admission to the site is open, but no steam trains or rides will be running. These 60 led walks to suit most abilities. The walks are all sociable and you don’t need days are much quieter and ticket prices are lower. any special equipment to join in, just comfortable shoes. Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th September Additional information: If new, please arrive 15 minutes beforehand to register. 10.30am - 5pm Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays (term-time only) and Suitable for adults with general mobility. Please check website calendar nearer Thursdays. Last admission one hour before closing. the time in case of any change. Additional information: Just turn up. Toilets and disabled access. The Centre All walks are graded: has 3 mobility scooters – to avoid disappointment, please reserve in advance on the number below. The cafe will be open for light snacks and self-service drinks Level 1: Get started with walks over flat ground and no stiles. Up to 45 minutes (hot and cold) on these days. The shop is open. Level 2: Occasional stile and gradient. Up to 60 minutes Cost: £5 Level 3: Occasional stile and gradient. Vary between 60-90 minutes Parking: Ample free car parking. Level 4: Occasional stile and gradient. 90 minutes plus Contact: 01296 655720 Venues: Join the team of volunteers who help restore, Opportunity to get involved: Stocklake, Aylesbury, HP20 1BD maintain and run the Centre to help bring our steam heritage alive for future Aylesbury Fire Station, generations to enjoy. You need to be over 16 and a member of the Quainton Bedgrove, Budgens, Jansel Square, Aylesbury, HP21 7ET Railway Society (£25 per year, concessions available) which entitles you to Buckingham, outside Waitrose, Cornwall’s Meadow car park, MK18 1RS partake in all activities and benefits, regular newsletters and full training as required. Fairford Leys, The Fairford Leys Centre, Fairford Leys, Aylesbury, HP19 7HT Stone, Methodist Chapel, Road, Stone, HP17 8PG Waddesdon, Fire Station, 65 High Street, HP18 0JB Walton Court, Healthy Living Centre, Hannon Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8TJ Wendover, Clock Tower, High Street, Wendover, HP22 6DX Winslow, St Laurence Room, Market Square, Winslow, MK18 3AB Winslow, Winslow Fire Station, High Street, Winslow, MK18 3HD Wing, Wing Library, Leighton Road, Wing, LU7 0NN Cost: Free (donations invited) Parking: Meeting points have parking close by. Contact details: 01494 475367 or email [email protected] Website: www.buckscc.gov.uk/simplywalk

18 19 Chiltern Brewery Walking Football Nash Lee Road, Terrick, HP17 0TQ Walking Football is a fast growing sport for those who love football but need to go at a slower pace. The rules are similar, and the thrills and opportunity for Chiltern Brewery Tour playing in a competitive spirit are just the same. It provides a sociable, fun and Guided tour of the Brewery, followed by beer tasting safe environment for those looking to be a little more active in their spare time. with food matching. Additional information: Just turn up. Although aimed at those aged 50+, anyone can join in the fun. Saturday 1st October 2016 2pm – 3.30pm Cost: The first session is a taster and free of charge. After that sessions cost Additional information: Part of the tour involves going outside. Toilets. from £3 - £3.50 depending on the venue. Cost: £15 per person including beer tasting and food matching (cheese, biscuits, chutney, cake etc) The following three independent sessions operate in the Vale: Parking: Parking on site. Aqua Vale Advance booking required: Contact Brewery. Online bookings via website or Friday 30th September from 4.30pm - 5.30pm telephone. Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1DU Contact: Katherine Parker on 01296 613647 Contact: Jon on 07764 220065 or email [email protected] Haddenham Friday 30th September from 6pm – 7pm Windmill Hill: open afternoons Haddenham Community Junior School MUGA, Woodways, HP17 8DS On the Waddeson Manor Estate, Waddesdon, HP18 0JH Contact: 07462 189804 or email Andy Roff at [email protected] Visit the research and archive centre and home of the Meadowcroft philanthropic work of the Rothchild Foundation. The building has been awarded a prestigious regional prize Monday 26th September from 7pm - 8pm. by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Meadowcroft Open Space, Jackson Rd, Aylesbury, HP19 9HH 2pm – 4pm most Wednesdays Contact: Danny O’Sullivan on 01296 Additional information: Just turn up. Some walking involved. Toilets. To download map visit website 489281 or email [email protected] Cost: Free (National Trust membership not required). To visit House and www.facebook.com/ Gardens NT fees applies. Website: WalkingFootballAylesbury Parking: Parking is ten minutes from the Manor by car and about 20 minutes walk from the car park. Contact: 01296 653226 Website: www.waddesdon.org.uk/collection/archive-landing

20 21 Lindengate Winslow Big Society (Social and Therapeutic Horticultural service) St Laurence Room, Market Square, Winslow, MK18 3AB The Old Allotment Site, next to Wyevale Garden Centre, Aylesbury Road, Singing for Pleasure Wendover, HP22 6BD. with professional pianist accompaniment and discussion around the songs. Memory Pathways Thursday 29th September 2pm - 4pm For people with memory loss, confusion or dementia. Monthly drop-in service Additional information: Just turn up. Suitable for any age and dementia set over 3 hours and including a social lunch. Activities will be organised that friendly. combine Lindengate’s three key elements of gardening, cooking and art and craft and will stimulate access to past memories to encourage positive impacts Cost: £1.50 per session including cup of tea. on emotional well-being and physical health. Parking: Free parking in Market Square or Greyhound Lane. https://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/map-car-parks-winslow Friday 30th September 2016 - 11am – 2pm 01296 712460 or email [email protected] or download the Additional information: Lindengate offers year round indoor and outdoor Contact: activities that are geared towards mental and physical stimulation. Winslow Really Useful Guide from www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/upcomingevents Cost: Free (costs apply to other Lindengate services) Parking: Parking available next to site in Wendover Garden Centre. Advance booking required: Please contact Lindengate directly. Winslow Community Library Contact: 01296 622443 or email [email protected] Park Road, Winslow, MK18 3DN Website: www.lindengate.org.uk Opportunity to get involved: Join the Supporters Scheme to stay in touch with In Stitches – Knitting Sessions the work and progress of Lindengate for just £2 a month and receive newsletters Join a friendly group to knit, sew, cross-stitch and crochet along with on the development of Lindengate and timely Top Tips from their horticulturists. conversation and a cuppa. Lindengate Autumn Fayre Tuesday 27th September 2pm - 4pm Saturday 1st October 2pm - 5pm Additional information: Just turn up. All other details as above. Cost: Free (donation towards refreshments welcome) Parking: Parking and disabled bay at Library. Contact: 01296 382415 (general Library Service enquiry line)

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