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Letter from the Editor Our pets are so precious to us aren’t they? They play a very important role in our lives and we just wouldn’t be the same without them. You may have heard me mention that we have a cat called Ginger who is 19 years old. He has led an exciting life, having grown up in Switzerland, but when my sister relocated back to the UK Ginger came to stay with us and, 3 years later, he is still here. You can see a photograph of Ginger on page 37. Natalie recently won a pet photoshoot with Mark Hewitson Photography and now we have amazing photos of Ginger to treasure forever.

It’s been too hot for both Ginger and me being held at the home of WWFC, these last few days. As I write we are Adams Park. There will be numerous just coming out of the longest heatwave stalls showcasing lots of the wonderful since 1961. The storm we had last independent businesses we have here night was insane and more storms are in Bucks – they need your support more forecast for the coming days and nights. than even this year -so please attend if Please make sure your pets are all safe possible; full social distancing measures during adverse weather conditions. will be in place at all times. Additional Dogs get very stressed during information can be found here www. thunderstorms so a little extra tender thelifestyle-show.co.uk loving care would be very welcome. Goodness only knows what the Autumn Until next time, here’s hoping we weather is going to throw at us this year! all keep healthy, happy and safe. Although this is a September magazine Take care everyone. I’m just going to mention an event which is taking place on August 31st, Helen Bank Holiday Monday. It’s a Lifestyle [email protected] event which is free to attend and is 07947 349134

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4 | hiyabucks.com The Bucks Coronavirus Stabilisation Fund supports not-for-profit organisations as they work to recover after lockdown

The coronavirus outbreak has had a huge impact on our community. Before UK lockdown began, Heart of Bucks set up the Bucks Coronavirus Response Appeal (BCRA) to fund groups providing services and support to the local community. The focus of the BCRA was to fund emergency response activity, giving grants to charities, organisations and community groups helping to alleviate some of the negative impact of COVID-19 on the local area.

With the easing of the lockdown, and In the same way as the BCRA, the Bucks with organisations taking the first steps to Coronavirus Stabilisation Fund will return to a ‘new normal’ way of working, continue to make grants for immediate Heart of Bucks are now expanding their relief, particularly in local communities that experience a return to lockdown as a funding offer. result of a spike in infections. The Bucks Coronavirus Stabilisation Fund The Bucks Coronavirus Stabilisation has been set up to enable not-for-profit Fund expands on the support offered organisations, hard hit by the impact of by the BCRA, as grants can now also the pandemic, to start to stabilise their be awarded to organisations who have financial and operational position and lost income as a result of the virus, who move towards recovery. need funds to adapt to our ‘new normal’, who need financial assistance to prevent This is a fund open to not-for-profits in problems from emerging or getting worse Bucks of any size, including organisations and to support them for a longer period of who have already received funding from time as they try to stabilise in the wake of Heart of Bucks previously. lockdown.

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6 | hiyabucks.com Cocktails in the safety of your own home Doorstep Bartender’s Alex Aber explains all …. Doorstep Bartender was created in 2019 after many years in the hospitality industry. I have worked in a variety of businesses, completed a degree in International Hospitality Management, and spent time abroad working in the industry. I have always wanted to run my own business, so I started working with local companies who motivated me to start my own venture. My experience, knowledge and curiosity has given me an insight into what guests enjoy and how best to accommodate their palates. I worked in a wine bar in Oxford under the tutelage of a Master of Wine and at the Botanist in Marlow for many years. I started running my own home based event’s company, creating cocktail experiences in people’s homes, whilst still working in the industry. Fast forward to this year, Covid 19 popped up, and the country went into lockdown with the hospitality industry grinding to a halt. I spent a lot of time thinking about cocktails and how I could add to my business in a different way. Whilst following the industry closely I noticed a lot of other businesses creating their own bottled cocktail serves, from top end bars to smaller ones around the country. With those businesses as motivation I wanted to create some of my own, and share some cocktail love with my own recipes. I revitalised my own brand and I’m now delivering my own cocktails within a 10 mile radius of Marlow, with future plans for national delivery. I am also connecting with a variety of local businesses and we are creating new ideas together. I also plan on working with local producers to obtain the finest premium ingredients to go into the cocktails. The menu is always evolving to keep it fresh and seasonal. As people begin to have more gatherings this is the perfect time to provide a new option for their events; with the added bonus that I can also supply event solutions if needed.

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hiyabucks.com | 9 Rachel’s creative cooking SPAGHETTI CARBONARA Spaghetti Carbonara was one of our most popular online classes in the Summer Term and we constantly have children asking for it again, so we thought we'd share it with you.

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Put a pan of salted water over a high heat and bring to boil. In a frying pan, heat the oil over a medium heat and add the bacon lardons/mushrooms. Stir occasionally until golden. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl and add half of the cheese. Transfer the egg mix to a jug and season with salt and pepper. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until it’s soft throughout. Use a colander to drain the spaghetti and return it to the saucepan immediately. Add the lardons/mushrooms and the oil from the pan to the spaghetti. Then add the egg mix and stir through. The heat from the spaghetti will cook the egg. Serve with a sprinkle of the remaining cheese on top.

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hiyabucks.com | 15 KOP HILL CLIMB keeps the spirit alive with charity appeal and new format

In light of the ongoing impact of Covid-19, the Kop Hill Climb Committee has regretfully taken the decision that the event, as we know it, is no longer possible to deliver this year. However, it is working on an alternative non-visitor format which brings the evxent to you. Much detail still needs to be agreed, including permissions from some external safety authorities; you can find the latest updates on our website at www.kophillclimb.org.uk and across our social media. Meanwhile, KHC is launching an important appeal to Another way you can support the KHC charities is to buy a support its charities who now need us more than ever. If copy of our commemorative full colour magazine which is you have fond memories of enjoying the many fabulous available by post. Simply go to our website, select “shop” cars and bikes riding the hill and wish to support us during at the top right of the toolbar and follow the instructions. this difficult year, please go to our donation page https:// Every copy sold goes toward this great cause. www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/khcappeal administered by ‘Heart of Bucks’, our parent charity. With our grateful thanks for your support.

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16 | hiyabucks.com keeps the spirit alive with charity appeal and new format Teenage Scouts’ Activity Weekend

Explorer Scouts (boys and girls aged 14 to 17) from Aylesbury were among over 70 young people from across Buckinghamshire who spent 24 hours, without sleep, doing a range of activities. Gilwell 24 is an opportunity for Explorer Scouts to spend 24 hours doing non-stop activities. Thousands of young people from across the country usually attend this event, but with no face to face Scouting this was cancelled this year. Some of the adult volunteers in Buckinghamshire decided the young people should not miss out and organised a 24 hour virtual activity instead. The event started at 10.00am on Saturday morning and activities were demonstrated across Zoom and Facebook. The activities included drumming, silent disco, scavenger hunt, quiz, mocktails, bin bag fashion show, star gazing (where a Comet and the Space Station were seen), cooking and origami. One of those who participated, Edward Perry, said “B24 almost over, I have thoroughly enjoyed every bit and especially the group film, scavenger hunt and all the good food cooking. Great weekend overall.” Parent Mark Edwards said “Many thanks to the Buckinghamshire Explorer leaders for putting on such a wonderful lock down event. The young people really enjoyed all the events and it was great to see them making friends across the county. My favourite part was watching the teenagers interact with each other and with the adults, particularly when everyone was just chilling and chatting about all sorts of stuff.” The whole event was supported by Bucks Scout Radio who provided music throughout the event and also the music for the silent disco. Deputy Chief Commissioner for Scouts for the UK joined one of the Zoom calls and participated in the scavenger hunt and said, “One of the pleasures of this volunteering role during this time is the ability to drop in and spend time with amazing young people supported by brilliant adult leaders and volunteers doing amazing things in and around their home. Great to join the Bucks Explorer Scouts this afternoon on their scavenger hunt. A huge shout out to all of the leaders in the county. Well done all.”

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hiyabucks.com | 17 Holtspur School & Pre-School

Hello and welcome to our first article of the new academic year; we look forward to keeping you informed about the events of Holtspur School and Pre-School. We start with bringing you our event of the summer; the Holtspur Scarecrow Trail. Many families and organisations busily prepared an amazing scarecrow for the trail. The event was very well supported by our local community and we hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did. Our personal favourites were Mr. McGregor and Stickman, whilst our boys liked Hook and Fireman Sam. Unfortunately our school scarecrows had a troublesome week; a fox took quite a liking to The Hungry Caterpillar's wellies and George! As well as the sly fox, Wally has now had to take permanent residence in a plant pot due to many tree related catastrophes! There were moments when we really did wonder where Wally was! A big thank you must go to Mrs Dexter who had the vision and enthusiasm to see the whole idea through to completion! We are already planning our scarecrows for next year - watch this space!

The staff at Holtspur School and Pre-School have all been busy preparing for the start of a new academic year, with colourful classes ready, different seating arrangements sorted and lots of enthusiasm evident. We really look forward to seeing our whole school back in September. Until next time …. Ms Baverstock and Mrs Van Baars

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hiyabucks.com | 19 What to do if you are made redundant

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Sadly, many people will be faced with the unfortunate situation of losing their job in the coming months. No one sets out to lose their job or relishes the idea, but there are certain things you can do to make the situation better if it does happen to you. Here are the basics of what you are entitled to if you lose your job.

REDUNDANCY They must also give you a sufficient notice You may be eligible for certain rights, period, through which your employer including: must pay you as normal. This is one week for any employment up to 2 years and an ● redundancy pay extra week for additional year, up to 12 ● a notice period years. ● a consultation with your employer WHAT, IF ANY, BENEFITS YOU ARE ● the option to move into a different job ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ● time off to find a new job The main benefit you can receive is Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), but you may You must also be selected fairly for also be eligible for support with housing redundancy. If you’re concerned you have and childcare through Universal Credit. not been chosen fairly, you should seek advice from Citizens Advice. You may also be eligible for a reduction in Council Tax. To be eligible for statutory redundancy pay you usually need to have been working for HOW TO ACCESS SUPPORT your current employer for 2 years or more. You can access employment support If eligible, you’ll receive: from the Job Centre Plus Rapid Response ● Half a week’s pay for each full year you Service. were under 22 Here you can get help with the following: ● One week’s pay for each full year you ● Writing CVs and finding jobs were 22 or older, but under 41 ● Information on benefits ● One and half week’s pay for each full ● Accessing the right training and learning year you were 41 or older new skills ● Length of service is capped at 20 years. ● Organising work trials (if you’re eligible) If you were paid less than usual because Don’t be afraid to ask for support. The you were furloughed, your redundancy services are there for a reason and you pay is based on what you would have should make the most of them if you need earned normally. to.

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hiyabucks.com | 21 NEW PREHISTORIC HILLFORT revealed in Chilterns AONB

A previously unrecorded prehistoric hillfort has been discovered by the Beacons of the Past team based at the Chilterns Conservation Board. Beacons of the Past – a National Lottery funded project The surviving earthwork consists of a bank nine metres to discover more about the Chilterns Iron Age hillforts wide and an external ditch seven metres wide; running – recently flew a bespoke LiDAR (Light Distance and over 500 metres in perimeter, it would have enclosed Ranging, also known as Airborne Laser Scanning) an area of about 3 hectares (7.5 acres). survey of the Chilterns, the first of its kind in this area Project Manager and archaeologist Dr Wendy Morrison and the largest high-resolution archaeological survey said ‘Although one can never be certain of the age ever flown in the UK. Encompassing 1,400 km2, the of a prehistoric earthwork without excavating for survey has revealed thousands of archaeological dating evidence, visual inspection of the rampart and features across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, ditch, paired with its location, dominating views in the Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire. landscape, give me the confidence to say this is very Following careful assessment of the LiDAR, and an likely to be an Early Iron Age univallate hillfort’. (c.800- extensive walk-over survey by the team, thanks to the 500 BC) full co-operation of the landowner, a significant new There is no public access to the site, and the exact hillfort can be added to the Chilterns. location of the hillfort is currently being withheld to protect sensitive archaeology and the landowner’s privacy. The team are now actively engaged with the landowner to protect and preserve what remains.

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Releasing your first album is a major step for any band or artist. Releasing one in these times changes the process but can still be life changing. ANOTHER SKY is in the process of discovering that.

Their debut album ‘I Slept on the Floor’ that my body broke to get my attention. I was released on 7th August via Fiction became very unwell,” Caitrin noted. Records. Lead singer Caitrin Vincent told hiya bucks she was “scared but excited” “You can't see the walls around you if about the launch. “I didn’t realise how they look like the edges of the Universe. much I had put out there.” “In 2013, I moved to London and thought The album is very personal and honest. I'd found a bigger, better vase. Suddenly Caitrin explains: “I Slept on the Floor I was exploding into a world of a million documents the childhood rejection we possibilities, but rather than finding carry with us into adulthood. This album myself bursting at the seams, I couldn't is about only understanding a place once find the edges of myself at all.” you've left it." Combined with personal experiences, She “grew up in a white picket fence the album also comments on political town with a fear of beds, preferring to issues. “It was never my intention [to be sleep on the floors of bathrooms in case political]” said Caitrin, but as soon as [she] got sick at night.” you’re told not to write about something, it makes you want to write about it more. “My anxiety was so suppressed, so unacknowledged by my environment “I was afraid of coming across like ‘I Photo credit Parri Thomas Parri credit Photo

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