THE April 2020 LEE

For , Lee Common, Hunts Green, Kings Ash and Swan Bottom offering help with shopping and other From the Editor forms of community support. If you find By Jonathan Batten that you do need some help then there ith so much in the national are local people you can call; take a look media bombarding us with at the leaflet enclosed, follow the W government guidelines and keep well. crisis information on a global scale it is perhaps good to have At the end of March some of us an opportunity to reflect, for a were due to pick up the litter from the moment, on our local community and roadsides and hedges. Picking up other life outside the metropolis. people’s discarded rubbish is always a From the first inaugural address of joy – when people have the common Franklin D. Roosevelt on 4 th March decency to ‘bin it or take it home’ rather 1933 the commonly quoted extract than chuck it out of their car windows it which we all know is: will be even more joyous. “So, first of all, let me assert my At this time I’m also reminded of firm belief that the only thing we have the words of old blue eyes’ song: to fear is fear itself – nameless, That’s life unreasoning, unjustified terror which That’s what all the people say paralyzes needed efforts to convert You’re riding high in April retreat into advance.” You’re shot down in May But digging deeper into the text, I know I’m gonna change that tune and with some slight editing of one or When I’m back on top in June two words, the following seems like something we can aspire to locally: I say that’s life “In the field of community policy I And as funny as it may seem Sales & Lettings would dedicate this village to the policy Some people get their kicks of the good neighbour – the neighbour Stompin’ on your dreams 64 High Street who resolutely respects himself and, But I don't let it, let it get me down ’Cause this fine ol’ world keeps HP16 0AN because he does so, respects the rights of others – the neighbour who respects spinning ’round Tel: 01494 890990 his obligations and respects the We wait to see whether we are back email: [email protected] sanctity of his agreements in and with a on top in June but in the meantime community of neighbours.” please send your contributions for next www.jeremyswan.co.uk month’s edition to the editor, Philip The Shop and its volunteers, together th with other local groups, are leading here, Harrison, by 12 April, at [email protected] 2 3 people descend into the garden each daughters, one of whom is Jilly Your letters year and meeting Mr Fisher (the local Audley Carleton-Smith who was born in High policeman) who taught me the basics Tor on Ballinger Road. Youth Club of road sense on his bicycle. Humphreys This was built by her father and To the Editor My grandfather moved around 1962 has recently been up for sale. Audley I used to live in South Heath and in the and I guess the garden parties ran for also built The Lee House on the Green 50’s my grandfather, V Gerhardi, used around 12 years. During the war years trophy where Liz Stewart-Liberty lived until to hold garden parties at ‘Winnats’, he had moved to The Lee from By Adam Speller and John Horsman recently. He was also involved in now ‘Errewig View’, on a yearly basis Southend to run Gerhardi Brothers, the Audley John Humphreys converting the barns at Hawthorn to raise money for the Youth Club. electroplating company doing war work Farm in The Lee, as well as the barns The Youth Club building [now the based in Great Missenden (now rebuilt 1922-1998 at Clump House where Audley and udley was born in Pond Parish Hall: Ed] was on Lee Clump Abbey Walk and part of The Roald Marjorie lived themselves. Cottage at the end of Oxford Road, where the tennis court is now with Dahl Museum and Story Centre). He was involved in many local Street in 1922, was brought the former play centre and Scout Hut. Vic Gerhardi A activities, including being on the up in Lee Common and attended the Aston Clinton Parish Council and had an My generation village school. I was surprised to see there is no [Editor’s note: If anyone has any association with Abbeyfield House mention of garden parties in the information about the youth club such in Great Missenden together with the history of the village on the website; as when it started, when it closed, list of Summer School held annually at perhaps this is because it seemed like a leaders or any other anecdotes, please . big event for me as a small child send them to [email protected] and In later life, Audley developed a through to my teens, seeing loads of a Youth Club History page can be passion for woodcarving, sculpture added to the website. If you have any and stained-glass window creation and photographs we could include, that J Brown Funeral Services would be even better.] 67 Woodside Road, , HP6 6AA

01494 727474 (24 hours) To the Editor I should like to thank everyone for the Cromar A truly independent family funeral directors warm welcome Niels and I received on moving to The Lee. Carpets Ltd Bespoke and traditional services Private chapels of rest I am very grateful to those who Pre-paid funeral plans kept an eye on Niels during his daily Off street client parking rambles in the woods, and in Home visits particular, to the lovely lady who CARPETS , V INYL AND waggled her stick at him when he went OOD LOORING out without his high-vis jacket. He was He was one of three brothers and W F delighted by this. worked for his father’s building SUPPLIED AND F ITTED It was wonderful that we could business based around the corner on remember him in your beautiful Old Ballinger Road, now the site of two Contact Jason Brown on: 01494 727474 Church after his sad death in January. newly built semi-detached houses and [email protected] He always rested there, deep in this was a local alternative to working 9-11 S TATION A PPROACH thought, before he came home. for the Liberty estate. GREAT M ISSENDEN Recommended by Ann Toettcher Audley married Marjorie in 1947 The Good Funeral Guide The Lee and they had two sons and two 01494 862125 4 5 an example of his woodcarving work Topics which is the same level as the is shown in the photograph. 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If I click I have often found that including on the link in the notification received our email address of on my computer I can go directly to [email protected] in your email Audley often entered exhibits in the forum to see the full trail of posts, contacts list can avoid them being the flower show and Marjorie but this doesn't happen on my phone incorrectly identified. Once you’ve done organised this award in Audley’s or tablet. this then try to login using your email memory for handicraft exhibits. The Dear User : You can only click on a address – if you don’t know your current joint holders of this award are link to go directly to the forum if you password say you have lost it and you’ll Bunter Gammon and Oliver Tebbs. be sent an email with a new reset link are logged in to the forum – and which hopefully will now land safely in logging in on one device will not log your Inbox. you in on another, you have to log in separately on each. 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CHILTERNS through it Finest quality staircases, doors, By PIrmas Balandis windows, one-off mouldings, built-in am sure most of you will have units, authentic period property seen the photograph of the repairs and more AIRPORTS I flooding in last month’s edition All individually designed, built and and no doubt assumed that it was installed to your unique specifications caused by natural phenomena. by skilled craftsmen using traditional However, following an anon e LONDON carpentry techniques

mouse tip off, your intrepid reporter has uncovered a much more The trial proved highly successful For wood with wow call Alasdair interesting story. and in due course the Chiltern Ridges Cunningham on 01494 890145 or 01494 868699 Action Group Extra Terra Tech The prototype River Lee was, in email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] fact, a trial run of a cunning plan being Engineering Squad (CRAGETTES) 8 9 in this bid for fame then try re- yet been given and is still dependent registering on The Lee Forum to gain on a satisfactory outcome to the Mervyn’s access to the programme which will continuing negotiations. As a part of Carpet & Upholstery give you further information. this, we are being told that a group of Cleaning Services TLPC currently has a casual local MPs have held a meeting with vacancy and when that is filled the the Secretary of State, at which they Independent carpet cleaning new councillor will be responsible for told him it was vital that the Chiltern specialist with over 30 years pushing the project forward, assuming Tunnel be extended from South Heath experience. the role of Parish Idyll Liaison to the north of . It is Outreach Controller (PILOC). understood that further costings are CARPETS. UPHOLSTERY. In readiness, and with the help of being made by HS2 Ltd. RUGS. HARD FLOOR. Rick Nose, planning permission for The Lee Parish Council has written did not take full account of its impact CARPET PROTECTION. the new engineering works has already (again) to HS2 Ltd, reminding them of on the environment. In particular, he FULLY INSURED. been fast-tracked through Chiltern the significant local benefits of such a argues that “the government's approval District Council before the merger to Friendly and reliable service. change and offering help to factor of the project fails to take carbon form the new Buckinghamshire Most work by recommendation. st these into a sensible decision! emissions targets into account”. The Council on 1 April. Department for Transport said it was Environmentally friendly Local works cleaning materials. Meanwhile, the so called ‘enabling considering the challenge and would respond “in due course”. For a no obligation quote ’phone HS2… almost work’ continues apace, with local 01525 371724 or 07975 847027 work progressing to complete the Haul Local protests Email: [email protected] proceeding Road, agree a design for alterations to The number of Chiltern protest the Link Road and move electricity camps has now risen to three, with a By Colin Sully, The Lee Parish Council pylons at South Heath and near the new camp in Jones Hill Wood, on The S2 Phase 1 may have been Wendover by-pass (all due to be Lee / Wendover border. Campaigners given the Prime Minister’s completed by October 2020). By the also continue to camp next to the Link H and the Secretary of State’s time you read this, it is also expected Road, Great Missenden and near the support but, according to the that the new slip-road at the bottom of A413 just south of Wendover. In all Parliamentary Under Secretary of Frith Hill will have finally been cases there appears to be a strong State: “The Final Business Case for brought into use. Extinction Rebellion presence, the first phase of the scheme… must HS2 Ltd is slowly but surely taking supplemented by Greenpeace and now be formally approved ahead of possession of more and more land in other local environmental groups, the intended start of main construction the area. However, once more there is activists and campaigners. Contemporary and classic Italian food prepared in our kitchens by our Italian chef works along the route in April 2020. nothing new to report on the Hunts The RSPB has urged locals to call Gennaro Grella with daily specials, The business case will… allow a final Green Farm spoil heap or on the Hill- the police if they see HS2 contractors decision by Government on its including special allergen and dietary top traffic surveys (is this beginning to putting birds at risk as it accuses the requirement menu selection. viability, affordability, achievability, sound like a broken record?) project of ‘worst practice’ in a letter to deliverability and value for money. the Transport Secretary. Private dining for up to 50 people and National campaigns parties also catered for with a garden at the Approval of the case is a pre-condition In the letter, the RSPB states that of HS2 Ltd issuing Notice-to-Proceed The successful legal appeal over back. “HS2 is falling short of its own to its supply chain.” the third runway at Heathrow has To make a reservation call prompted wildlife campaigner, Chris environment aims” and that it “will only continue providing guidance to 01494 863696, see our website: A legal matter Packham to launch a similar legal originswinebar.co.uk or call in at So, the Notice to Proceed to Main action against the whole HS2 project, the project if conditions to protect 57 High Street, Great Missenden, HP16 Works Contractors (MWCs) has not arguing that the decision (to press on) wildlife are met.” 0AL 10 11 Community and environment Pearce (01494 837601) and Mike Meanwhile, the National Sherratt (07597 158269). Verger: Bill Paralympic Heritage Trust, based at Pearce (01494 785191). Treasurer: Stoke Mandeville, has been awarded David Stephenson (01494 867617). an HS2 Community and Environment Fund grant of £250,000 towards its Lee Common Methodist Coronavirus – guidance for residents outreach activities. Church The Lee Parish Council was among the first local organisations to receive a This document is prepared by The Lee Parish Council on the basis of grant from this Fund (for the village public health advice (as of 22nd March 2020). For information on the playground) and it will consider latest National advice and local support see Page 4. bidding for other local projects, assuming the HS2 project proceeds. The next local liaison meeting Social distancing – this guidance is between local Parish Councils, HS2 Ltd and their contractors is scheduled for everyone for late April, when we should have a clearer understanding as to whether, ‘Social distancing’ involves cutting down on non-essential travel and when, where and how it will or will interactions, and not visiting social venues, in order to reduce the not be proceeding. transmission of coronavirus.

St. Mary’s, Ballinger In particular, everyone is asked to:

Services for Please contact Anne Ellis (01494  Wherever practical, stay 2 metres from each other. 837247) or Maggi Cameron  Avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of ([email protected]) for April coronavirus. These symptoms include high temperature and/or further information. Unfortunately due to the coronavirus new and continuous cough all services have been suspended.  Avoid non-essential use of public transport, varying your travel times to avoid rush hour, when possible St John the Baptist, The Lee  Work from home, where possible. Your employer should support Contacts: you to do this Lay Minister: Mrs Peggy Sear (07804  Avoid large gatherings, and gatherings in smaller public spaces 697948). Churchwardens : Trevor  Use telephone or online services to contact your GP or other essential services.

We strongly advise everyone to follow the above measures as much as you can and to significantly limit your face-to-face interaction with friends and family.

This is particularly important if you are over 70 , have an underlying health condition or are pregnant.

This advice is likely to be in place for some weeks. 12 13 Self-isolation: a summary – for anyone with symptoms

If I am unwell – what should I do? For most people, coronavirus will be a mild illness and they will make a full and quick recovery. The most common symptoms are recent onset of new continuous cough and/or high temperature.

The government’s current advice is that if you develop symptoms you must self-isolate. This means you basically have to cut yourself off entirely from the outside world for either 7 or 14 days depending on your co-habiting arrangements and whether or not your are the first person in the house to show symptoms. If you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home, or your condition For full guidance on the appropriate period of isolation see https://nhs.uk gets worse, or your symptoms do not get better after 7 days, then do use or, if you are unable to access the internet, telephone NHS 111. the NHS 111 online coronavirus service. If you do not have internet access, call NHS 111. For a medical emergency dial 999. 14 15 The school is extremely lucky to What support is available locally? Lee Common have such a dedicated parent community People are going to need support with practical things like getting and we are very grateful for their medicines, grocery shopping, preparing meals or caring for beloved pets involvement in so many aspects of as well as dealing with the social effects of isolation. Many people will also School news school life. Thank you for your want to help and support others if they possibly can. By Pam Batty, Chair of Governors enormous commitment and contribution he spring term at Lee to the school. Volunteers needed Common School saw a multitude of If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact one of the groups T exciting activities being below or, to be pointed in the right direction, contact the Parish Clerk, undertaken by our children. The Lee Parish Hayley Farrelly on 01494 837068 or visit www.thelee.org.uk/coronavirus Forest School was a highlight with outdoor learning enjoyed by both Year Council report Support in The Lee 1 and Reception children finishing with By Hayley Farrelly, Clerk Local help and support during the crisis can be found toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate he local elections due to take by contacting: th at the end of their last sessions. place on 7 May have been  The Lee Coronavirus Support Group - planning to offer a ‘meal Great fun was had by all on World postponed (for a year). For The preparation-and-delivery service’ for isolated residents, as well as T Book Day where everyone, including Lee residents, this includes the shopping. Contact 01494 837009. the dedicated staff, dressed up as a elections for the Parish Council,  The Shop at The Lee - will make home deliveries of food and other character from their favourite book. household items (subject to availability). Contact 01494 83719 and the The love of books is such an important Local Police and Crime Commissioner. Also continuing to support local residents: aspect of children’s learning and I  Re-engage (formerly Contact the Elderly) - already keep in touch hope that each child was able to spend Buckinghamshire Council with the over 80s living on their own. Contact 01494 837372 . their World Book Day voucher on a It is now agreed that the Shadow  LeeWay - subject to driver availability, will continue to endeavour to great new book. Council and Shadow Executive, which help where we can. Contact 07845 029500. were put in place during the transition The kids are alright period whilst the new Unitary Authority Other activities included Inside was formed, will now continue for a Support within HP16 Out Day where children wore an item  Area Community Transport - also a provider of further 12 months. Further details will be of clothing inside out. This was to help confirmed in the next Newsletter. volunteer transport in the area. Contact 07968 641427 . children remember the importance of  The Church at Great Missenden has produced a list of companies considering how others are feeling on The Lee Parish Council – and organisations offering help in the wider area: the list is available the inside. There was also the a Casual Vacancy on The Lee website at www.thelee.org.uk introduction of Manner of the Week Existing parish councillors have and a focus on kindness and respect. been invited to stay in post for a Buckinghamshire Council Of course, handwashing continued further period of 12 months. However, Buckinghamshire Council has launched a wider to receive high priority in accordance with one councillor in The Lee online community support hub that can be found with government guidelines, which the deciding to stand down, we have what at https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/coronavirus Any vulnerable or school followed very closely. is known as a ‘Casual Vacancy’. older person who is self-isolating and needs support, or anyone concerned News this term included the Substitute about them, is invited to call the Council on 01296 383 204 . announcement that James Edwards has made the decision to resign from his Anyone wishing to apply to fill position as Headteacher at Lee this vacancy (without election) is National advice invited in the first instance to contact Up to date advice on the virus, its spread, its symptoms and how to deal Common School and Larks Nursery, leaving at the end of term. We wish me at [email protected] or on with it can also be found at Public Health : https://www.gov.uk/ th . government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response James well in the future. 01494 837068 by 17 April 16 17 Flower Show where we asked people to hope we are able to find opportunities in Climate crisis come up with ideas and suggestions to this difficult environment. To all our By Louise Wadsworth take this forward and what we could friends and neighbours we wish you Pilates potentially do both as individuals and well and I know our community will n these uncertain times I keep collectively. rise to the challenge. thinking about the old adage which @HOME I says the Chinese word for ‘crisis’ is Let’s see action made up of two characters – one which I was recently contacted by a Kings ‘FLEXIBLE TO THE CORE’ depicts ‘danger’ and the other Ash resident who wanted to get The Lee ‘opportunity’. Having taken a look on involved and has inspired me to use google I find that this is actually not some of the time the current crisis is Flower Show 1 to 1 Pilates… in the comfort and strictly true (for those linguists amongst affording me to turn my thoughts to this th convenience of your own home you), however I still think it provides an subject once again. Saturday 18 July important message right now. Nine months on from our original By Jonathan Batten Certainly at this moment when we initiative the climate crisis is even more pril and its glorious spring Mat Pilates for all abilities are having to reassess the way we live in our thoughts. This is partly because sunshine can be the real start of Improves posture, flexibility, and what we may have taken for since then there have been school strikes A the gardener’s year. You will core strength, muscle tone granted, it seems the perfect time to turn and demonstrations, storms, melting of have completed your pruning and and sports performance our minds again to what we can do to be the ice caps, bush fires in Australia and perhaps thought about giving the grass more sustainable in The Lee villages. floods in the UK. These apocalyptic a cut, if it would ever stop raining, and Individuals [or small groups of up to 4] Some of you may remember that sounding events can end up making us later this month the serious stuff begins. last summer a few of us ran a stall at the feel rather helpless so I have returned to The committee is also on to the Qualified Mat Pilates instructor for the original questions we asked: “What serious stuff of organising the show – it Beginner, Intermediate and are we currently doing?” and “What is working on the schedules and these TIM SIMMONS IS Advanced Levels more can we do?” should be ready for delivery to your THE VERMINATOR This article was going to include an doorsteps in early May. “In ten sessions you will feel the difference, invitation to a Village Meeting on this Pest control services Another tricky day in 20 you will see the difference and in 30 subject but circumstances mean we will We have all had to battle with you will have a whole new body” delay a get together in person until the difficult weather conditions during the … Joseph Pilates summer. In the meantime it would be winter but forget all that and be ready to WASPS ALL great to hear from you about what you enter a variety of things grown, cooked, GLIS-GLIS INSECTS are doing to address the climate crisis. If you are interested or require further SQUIRREL FOXES crafted, photographed and painted. information please contact: RATS MICE RABBITS We can at least get a dialogue going MOLES AND ANTS and learn from what I imagine are some The Lee Flower Show Dance Karen on 07790 081670 very good examples around our Keep up your energy levels and revel in The Lee Flower Show Dance villages. I’m also interested in learning th on the night of 18 July. what people are doing elsewhere. I FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE Laura and Neeta have handed over really like this article ‘50 simple ways to the organisation to Elizabeth Harris, LOW PRICES - HIGH QUALITY make your life greener’ https:// who very kindly volunteered to www.theguardian.com/ 07734 649305 continue their good work. environment/2020/feb/29/50-ways-to- The band has been booked and the green-up-your-life-save-the-planet tables are being laid ready to give you So for now I invite you to get in WE WILL ALSO PROOF YOUR the best night of your lives this year, so Email: [email protected] contact by email mlc@mary- HOUSE/PREMISES TO STOP THEM make sure you are there on the night. www.karensabsolutepilates.co.uk louiseclark.co.uk as a start and let’s COMING BACK Well, that’s the plan as of today... 18 19 degree in Geological Sciences and a SHORT-TERM A life with PhD in geochemistry. As one of the research scientists ‘behind the scenes’ at the museum, I lead a research group RENTALS minerals that investigates how mineral resources From £295 per week (all inclusive) By Professor Jamie Wilkinson form in the Earth and work with ope’ – the stunning blue mining companies to develop lower Self-catering holiday whale skeleton that is risk, more environmentally sensitive or temporary accommodation ‘H dramatically suspended and efficient methods for exploration, at Lee Common from the roof of the main hall of the mining and mineral recovery. Natural History Museum – is a symbol To many, mines are blots on the Moving house? of the relationship between humanity landscape that contaminate the Completion dates don’t coincide? and our remarkable, but fragile, planet. environment but it is important to House sale falls through? Hope was stranded in Wexford remember that mining underpinned the Builders outstaying their welcome? Harbour, Ireland, in 1891 at a time industrial revolution in Britain, and when blue whales were being hunted that minerals and metals, extracted Expecting Visitors? to the verge of extinction. from mines, are needed for every Need extra accommodation?

Since the global ban on hunting aspect of modern life, in particular Self-contained Period Property: was agreed in London in 1966, the renewable energy generation. sleeps four guests blue whale population has recovered It is difficult to think of things in to around 20,000 showing that your home that do not contain any Tel: 01494 837798 humans have the power to both metal, stone, concrete, glass or colour e-mail: [email protected] irrevocably damage, but also to The Natural History Museum plays pigments… A smartphone contains 75 preserve, life on Earth. an important role in highlighting such different elements, all of which are issues, both through the well-known ultimately extracted from mines. Even public displays and educational the food we eat is grown with the use activities but also by providing expert of fertilisers like potash that are advice that informs government extracted by mining. policy, consulting to industry in The seeker relation to environmental impacts and The mining of metals is about to sustainability, and by developing a see a major renaissance because of the deeper understanding of what makes so-called ‘energy transition’ as the our planet work, via research. planet moves away from carbon-based Most people do not realise that the (oil, gas and coal) electricity museum is a leading international research institute with over 300 Mike Lake science staff involved in research on a Friendly & Local wide diversity of subjects in the Life and Earth Sciences. New discoveries Painter & Decorator happen every day – for example, 412 For that professional touch new species of plants, animals and Interior & Exterior minerals were described by museum Also Property Maintenance scientists in 2019. For a free quotation please call: I live in The Lee and am a 01494 866873 / 07723 017005 geologist by training with a first [email protected] 20 21 generation to renewable and nuclear challenges so they can hopefully inform rewriting it in quite a different frame sources. These require significantly government policy and make a of mind. Pippa Hart more metal than conventional power – difference. I also supervise PhD As you may be aware, the volunteer for example, about eight times as students and lecture to undergraduates at base at Shop at The Lee has an age Photography much copper is needed for renewable Imperial College London, helping to profile – without putting too fine a point energy generation than is currently train the next generation of geoscientists on it – towards the upper end of the used in conventional power stations. who will really be the ones to tackle the curve. Under the current circumstances This cannot be delivered by problems ahead. therefore, it is understandable that many recycling alone; predictions of the Working at the museum, with its of them have elected to stand down for amount of copper that will be needed amazing 140-year history and stunning the time being. in the next 30 years is more than has building, always feels a privilege. The In actual fact those over 70 and/or ever been mined in the whole of ability to walk the galleries out of hours, of a vulnerable disposition account for human history. with nobody else around, is a great perk over 60% of the volunteer force and of the job. Nothing has yet come to life this presents a massive challenge. (!) but the exhibits and the messages However, happily and not they convey are a powerful reminder of surprisingly, our subsequent call to the what we all need to do to preserve the Natural & Informal community for help has produced a planet for future generations. Black &White One of the main things we work on massive response. At time of writing Portraits at present is the origin of copper this we have had over 20 offers of help deposits in the Earth, especially those and more are still coming in. 01494 837340 that formed beneath ancient volcanoes Anyway, anyhow, anywhere www.pippahart.com I love the work I do which is in subduction zones, where two The task now will be to train the endlessly interesting, involves travel to tectonic plates of the Earth’s crust meet new volunteers as soon as possible. An many amazing places around the world, and one dives down beneath the other. equal challenge is that our footfall and requires the use of state-of-the-art If you have children who might be therefore our sales have risen analytical equipment using lasers and interested in minerals and mineral dramatically and this presents a scanning electron microscopes, and has resources and our work on copper problem in keeping the Shop stocked a relevance to some of the biggest deposits, we have produced an with the right produce. It remains to be challenges facing our planet today. outreach article that is freely available seen how well wholesalers are able to In my role at the museum I have at: https://futurumcareers.com/magma- fill the currently empty pipeline. Great Missenden had the opportunity to meet many detectives-studying-volcanic-arcs-to- In the Shop we are adopting senior government advisors and some find-valuable-minerals-in-earths-crust. Supported Living measures based on the best advice to ministers in order to highlight these protect volunteers and customers alike. A warm, friendly, house for the The Shop at To assist with this we ask customers to elderly, in the picturesque centre of MARTIN THE MILKMAN pay by contactless card wherever the village. possible and to maintain a sensible Refrigerated delivery of fresh Come and take a look to see for The Lee distance from others. milk, dairy produce, bread, yourself and have a chat with Everyone involved will do their Carol Lauder-Ross (Manager) eggs, fruit juices and more. prepares utmost to ensure the Shop fulfils its Tel: 01494 865026 To place an order call By Symeon Economou rightful role in the community at such or email for a brochure 01442 833944 hat a difference a week a time. What is for sure is that if we do makes! Having originally have to go through something like this, [email protected] HONES ANNED PM PM P M 4 – 6 written quite a cheery bit there is no better place to be than The Find out more on our website ANSWERPHONE AT OTHER TIMES W for this month’s Newsletter I am now Lee and its associated villages. www.abbeyfield.com 22 23 Friday 8 th May . VE Day events at the Lee Common Methodist Church Shop. Marian Tomkins, 837479 The Newsletter th Tuesday 12 May . Ballinger Evening Lee Common Scouts he Lee Newsletter is published 10 WI. Scout Leader Thomas Brockett: times a year and distributed free to The fastest way to let everyone in the th Friday 5 June . Lee Common School 837294 or [email protected] all households in the parish… and Parish know about an event you are T Association coffee morning at the Shop at The Lee a little beyond. The views expressed in it arranging is to publish it right here in Methodist Chapel. Symeon Economou, 837195 are not necessarily those of the Editor. the Newsletter. Contact the Editor by rd th Friday 3 July. Lee Common School We welcome letters and articles of the 12 of the previous month (see [email protected] Association coffee morning at the interest and relevance to The Lee. contact details on page 1). St John the Baptist Church Methodist Chapel. Copy should be sent to the Editor of See centre pages. th St Mary’s Ballinger the month (see page 1) by the 12 of Contact: Anne Ellis, 837247 the month before publication. Not coming soon Letters should ideally run to no more [email protected] Bridge-end than 200 words and articles to no more The following events are Tennis Court @ Parish Hall than 700 words; material may be edited W N E S Bookings: Judy Morgan 837787 and may appear on the village website unfortunately all cancelled ♥ - ♠ - 1 2 The Arts Society Ballinger www.thelee.org.uk unless consent is nd ♠ - Thursday 2 April. The Lee Walking - 3 4NT Chair, Lesley Wickham, 865480 specifically withheld. Anonymous Group. - 5♦ - 6♠ [email protected] contributions are not accepted. Thursday 2 nd April. Horticultural - - - The Lee Cricket Club To advertise or place an insert, www.theleecc.org.uk please contact Paul Apicella on 837377 Society Spring Show and talk on South’s jump response promised th Bulbs. 16+ pts and a 6+ card suit. South bid Secretary, Mike Harris by the 12 of the previous month. Friday 3 rd April. Lee Common Blackwood and found one ace is 07788 345555 If you have photographs for School Association coffee morning at missing, so bid the small slam. The Lee Flower Show publication please contact Jonathan the Methodist Chapel. Chairman, Jonathan Batten Batten on 837450 or email [email protected]. Sunday 5th April. The Lee Old 837450 For queries regarding distribution Chirch AGM. The Lee Newsletter th Directory of contact Barnaby Usborne on 837382. Tuesday 14 April. Ballinger Evening [email protected] Other members of the Editorial WI. th The Lee Old Church Trust team: Peter Archer, Zoe Berkeley, Thursday 30 April. The Arts Society local contacts Secretary: Pam Garner 837501 Ruth Fowler, Phil Harrison, Liz Ballinger. Ballinger Horticultural Society st Chairperson: Katherine Hersee The Lee Parish Council Macann, Jen Ogley, Adam Speller and Friday 1 May . Lee Common School Clerk: Hayley Farrelly, 837068 Colin Sully. Association coffee morning . 07801 948650 [email protected] [email protected] Printed by Strongs: 01442 878592. THE L EE WAY – Y OUR Membership Secretary: www.thelee.org.uk/pc To book the Parish Hall [email protected] Allotments: Alison Weir, 837529 VILLAGE S UPPORT T EAM or Scout Hut Ballinger War Memorial Hall The Lee Parish Hall Committee ’phone Anne Barnett on 837796 If you have difficulty getting to your Bookings: Jane Ogden, 837379 Bookings: Anne Barnett, 837796 doctor or the hospital, doing your Ballinger Evening WI Chairman: Tony Lea, 837237 Rates 9 am - 1 pm 6 pm - shopping or would like a home visit and 2 pm - 6 pm midnight a friendly chat, then please ring: Contact: Frankie Little, 837659 The LeeWay [email protected] Mon - Fri £30 or £10/hr £45 or £10/hr 07845 029500 Contact: 07845 029500 Lee Common C of E School Sat/Sun £12/hr £70 Vocal Lees (village choir) Bank Holiday £12/hr £70 Mon - Fri: 10 am - 4 pm. Sat: 10 am - 12 School office, 837267 Jeannette Batten, 837450 noon. 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