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Stone, Dinton, Hartwell & Bishopstone with Aston Sandford Part of Wychert Vale Benefice August 2018 60p (£6.00 pa)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! Corinthians 2 v 5
Wychert Vale Benefice contacts
The Revd Margot Hodson Revd Canon Dr Phil Groves Rector of Wychert Vale Benefice Associate Rector
Contact address: Benefice Office, St. Mary's Centre, Station Road, Haddenham, Aylesbury, Bucks HP17 8AJ Telephone: 01844 291108 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
For Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals please contact: The Parish Administrator at the Benefice Office (address above) Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Parish contacts
Associate Dr Phil Groves 7, Badgers Rise, Stone, HP17 8RR Rector Tel: 01296 748 390 Email: [email protected]
Church Eryl Morgan, 101 Baker Street Waddesdon, HP18 0LQ Wardens: Tel: 01296 655692 Email: [email protected]
Raymond Medhurst 10 Grenville Road Aylesbury HP21 8EY Tel: 07793 541456 E: [email protected]
Rosemary Jackson, Innisfree, New Road, Dinton, HP17 8UT Tel: Tel: 01296 748655 Email: [email protected]
Neil Chudley Secretary Sue Birrell, 7 Jakeman Way, Aylesbury. HP21 8FT to the Tel: 01296 338163 Email: [email protected] P.C.C: Hon. Naomi Corbould, 6 Eythrope Yard, Eythrope, HP18 0HT Treasurer: 01296 747689. Email: [email protected] Aston Marilynne Morgan (Treasurer) Sandford Email: [email protected]
************************************************************ Warmest congratulations go to Nigel Featherstone of Dinton who was recently ordained. ************************************************************ Front cover: Church Door, St John The Baptist, Stone
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Editorial
Smoothing out the ridges
I expect by the time you read this it will be tipping it down with rain and there will be flood warnings! The recent long hot dry spell brought back memories of the drought in 1976 which was followed by floods. The new appointed minister for drought became the floods minister. Things have a habit of correcting themselves. On one of the hottest days of the year the psalm that was set was Psalm 65
10 You drench the furrows and smooth out the ridges; you soften the ground with showers and bless its increase.
11 You crown the year with your goodness, and your paths overflow with plenty.
The psalms remind us that God provides in His own good time. Have a good Summer and bring your brolly!
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St Michael August St John St Peter & Stone & All the Baptist Paul Methodist Angels Stone Dinton* Chapel Aston Sandford
5th 10.30am 10.00am 10.15am** Trinity 10 All Age Holy Worship at Family Communion Haddenham Service Methodist Church
12th 10.30am 6.00 pm 11.00 Trinity 11 Holy Parish Holy Communion Evensong Communion
19th 10.30 10.00am 11.00am 11.00am Trinity 12 Morning Morning Worship Holy Worship Worship Communion
26th 9.00am 11.00am Trinity 13 BCP Worship Matins
10.30am Holy Communion
PLEASE NOTE :
(i) * Changes to St Peter & Paul, Dinton on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. This will be the pattern for the next few months (ii) ** Sunday 5th August service for Stone Methodist Chapel will take place at Haddenham Methodist Church, High Street, Haddenham at 10.15am
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FOURTH TUESDAY FELLOWSHIP & STONE THURSDAY CLUB JOINT OUTING THURSDAY 30TH AUGUST
Meet for a light lunch in the Chapel at 1.00 pm
Then ‘all aboard’ for a scenic ride through the Buckinghamshire countryside to the picturesque village of Grendon Underwood to enjoy a delicious Cream Tea in the Church
Non Fellowship/Club members are very welcome to join us.
All inclusive cost £25.00
Please contact Sue Spinks as soon as possible Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01296 748369
PLAY AROUND THE PARISHES
Bring your friends and famly along for some fun in the sun!
Aylesbury Vale District Council and Parish Councils are providing a series of play, sports and arts activities for children aged 1 to 11 years across the Vale
Wednesday 22nd August 2018 9.30am – 12.30 pm : Jubilee Pavilion at Stone War Memorial Recreation Ground
For full details see www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/patp or telephone 01296 585195
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NEWS FROM CHAPEL HILL Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road, Stone, HP17 8PH
Minister: Revd. Keith Edwards Tel: 01296 488963
Village contact: Mrs. Sue Spinks, Clowesbourne, Upton, HP17 8UA Tel: 01296 748369
During this month’s services the following will be remembered in prayer: 5th – Oxford Road; 12th – Poplars Close; 19th – Portway 26th – Roundhill
Your prayer requests are welcome – anonymous if you wish – please leave a note in the Chapel post box
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PLEASE NOTE the change in the schedule of Services. On Sunday 5th August we will migrate to share in worship at Haddenham Methodist Church at 10.15am. The church is located in High Street, Haddenham, HP17 8ES…..
BUT………
FIRST SUNDAY CAFÉ
will be open as usual at Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road from 12.30 – 2 p.m.
Why not come along and enjoy a tasty lunch in friendly company – see you there!
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BOOKS & BITES AT THE METHODIST CHAPEL EYTHROPE ROAD
SATURDAY 18th AUGUST 10.30 am – 4.00 pm
Coffee / Tea / Biscuits all day Sandwich choice at lunchtime
All books 50p [3 for £1.00] Refreshments from £1.00
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Many thanks to all those who supported CHRISTIAN AID WEEK in so many ways.
A total of £2039.43 was raised following a really generous response. Grateful thanks to all those who took on house to house collections and to all those who undertook fund-raising events. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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August Gardening
It is very difficult not to link gardening and the weather, whatever the time of the year. This year. more than ever, there seems no let up in this very hot and dry Summer which is, as far as one can tell, likely to stretch well into August. Perhaps school holidays may bring a change. Two facts which you may find interesting. June 2018 was the driest June month since 1985, the year I began recording rainfall. Only 0.1 of an inch. In June 2009 there was very very heavy rain on 27th when in just over a two hour period 2.83 inches fell.
At least weeds at last seem to have stopped growing as has grass, so not much mowing to do. Rambler roses, these are the type that grow on new shoots each year with lots of sprays of small flowers, generally flower in late July/early August but have flowered early this year, need the flowering shoots cut off at ground level. Onions should be dry and ripe ready for harvest, make sure beans are picked as often as possible as they will soon go old and stop growing, especially if the hot weather continues.
August is the month to take cuttings of geraniums if you have some really fine ones. Ideally chose a stem about as thick as a little finger, snap off a leaf joint three or four inches below the growing point, trim off any leaves at the bottom of the cutting, leave for a day, push into pots of compost, 4 or 5 in a five inch pot, place in a shady spot and keep moist. Do water pots, larger containers and hanging baskets often do not let them dry out and if possible enjoy the hot weather if it continues.
PS
HARTWELL HOUSE
GARDEN VOLUNTEER Help us to look after the historic gardens and landscape of this Grade I National Trust Country House
Travel allowance; and benefits after 50hrs work
Please apply in writing to: Richard Jones – Head Gardener or by email to [email protected] www.hartwell-house.com ______Parish News 8 August 2018
News from Aston Sandford
Dedication of Altar Frontal, Vestments, etc
If you have ever visited Aston Sandford Church you will have seen that the altar, pulpit and lectern are dressed in beautiful Thai silk with appliquéd gold crosses and gold fringes. These magnificent pieces were worked by Betty Tuckett in the early 1980s as were the coordinating altar kneelers worked in tapestry which depict the village, Christmas and Harvest; the kneelers later won commendation in a national competition. All these lovely pieces were dedicated in a service on Friday 12th July 1985 by the Rev Robert Faulkner; it was in fact the last service the Rev Faulkner took at Aston Sandford – he was about to retire after 25 years as Vicar of Thame – and thereafter Aston Sandford became part of the benefice of Haddenham.
But what our church did not have was a complete set of frontals, falls, markers to be changed according to the Church’s season. We are immensely grateful to a most generous donor who has funded the purchase of the outstanding pieces. These, together, appropriately, with a beautifully worked pew cushion and three kneelers, were dedicated by Canon Cavell Cavell Northam at our service on Sunday 17th June. He said:
“About 50 years ago Educationalists came up with a brilliant new idea: it was called Visual Aids. Things children could see to help them understand what was being taught. In fact Church has been using this technique for thousands of years, through the use of Pictures, Stained glass, Symbols and Vestments to teach the Faith.
“One of these is the use of Colours used at the Holy Communion Service, to mark Church’s Seasons of the Year –
- Green is the colour all around us in the trees and the fields and is the everyday colour of Church. It is used throughout the long Trinity season in the Summer; - Purple is the Penitential (saying sorry) colour and is used during the solemn seasons of Lent and Advent; - Red, the Royal Colour, is used to celebrate the feasts of Christ the King and also Palm Sunday, when Jesus rode into Jerusalem as a King riding on a donkey. Red is also the colour of blood reminding us of the Blood of the Martyrs and of Christ’s Crucifixion. Red is again the colour used on Whitsunday to remind us of the flames of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost; - White is the happy, rejoicing, colour of the Church used at Christmastide, Eastertide, Harvest & Saints Days; - Gold is the colour used at the two great Festivals of the Church, on Christmas Day and Easter Day.
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“This morning it gives me very great pleasure to dedicate the new Altar frontals, Lectern and Pulpit falls, along with Burses, Veils, Bible markers and Stoles which have been purchased for us following an extremely generous donation from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. We will now be able to use the correct colours for all our services in future. We will also dedicate a new pew cushion and kneelers which have been worked in tapestry by Alan Paterson.
Altar Frontals, Burses and Veils Let us pray. Blessed are you, Lord God of the Universe, all things come from you and are woven through with the wonder of your beauty, so that we might be drawn ever more deeply ourselves into your presence. You have set this table before us so that we might celebrate even in this world the great feast of heaven and know your presence in our very lives through the sacrament of the Holy Communion.
Bless + now we pray these Altar Frontals, Burses and Veils as a sign of the splendour of that feast and of the beauty of your presence, to your glory and to the renewing refreshment of your people, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Stoles O Lord God Almighty, Who didst command Moses, Thy servant, to see to the making of Vesture for the worship of the former Covenant, and didst inspire him with wisdom to perfect Thy wish; Vouchsafe to Bless + these Stoles to Thy Holy Service. Clothed with them, may thy Ministers be filled with the sevenfold grace of the Holy Spirit and endowed with the stole of charity, that serving Thee faithfully they may be rewarded finally with a blessed immortality. Through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord; Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, God, eternally. Amen.
Bible Markers, Lectern and Pulpit Falls Blessed be your name, O Lord our God, Bless + these Bible Markers, Lectern and Pulpit Falls. You are the fount and source of every blessing! You have revealed yourself to your human creation in many and diverse ways. Our memory of your revelation is maintained and reverenced in
the Scriptures proclaimed from this Lectern and Pulpit. Look with delight upon us today as we renew our commitment to read and hear You in the words of our salvation. Help us to absorb its wisdom and live its inspired truth. Encourage us with the help of the Holy Spirit to use these sacred
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writings for our prayer and inspiration, for the increase of our own faith and devotion, and for the building up of your Kingdom. Through your Word may we be transformed into the very likeness of Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you forever and ever. Amen.
Pew Cushion and Kneelers Almighty God, Giver of Comfort and Strength, Thou hast fashioned us in Thine own image and remade us by your love in Jesus Christ. We thank you for the creativity, skill and time that has been offered in the making of this pew cushion and kneelers. May they be a blessing to those who made them and to those who will use them, that in their use Thy servants may be encouraged to hear Thy voice in Worship, Readings and Prayer and be inspired to go forth and Serve Thee in their lives. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Marilynne A Morgan, Treasurer, Aston Sandford Church
Above: Canon Cavell at the dedication Above: Kneelers, courtesy of Alan service on 17th June 2018 Patterson
A New Organist is needed for St Michael’s & All Agenls, Aston Sandfod On an occasional basis, we have had fantastic help from several local organists, however, after much investigation by the Wardens, we have still been unable to find a new regular organist. If anyone has a suggestion for someone who might become our regular organist, please can you get in touch.
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Letter from Aston Sandford….continued Correction:
The piece from Aston Sandford in the July magazine was inadvertently truncated at the end of the article. The correct piece should have been as follows. Please accept our apologies:
Postscript on John Dover At the end of my piece on John Dover in last month’s edition I mentioned that there was some confusion as to the date of death of his heir, John Guy Dover: it is widely believed that he died in 1909, but I had found a record suggesting he died in Great Missenden in 1929. Last month, at our Annual Churchyard Working Party, spurred on by my researches into the Dovers, a group of us decided to tackle John Dover’s neglected and overgrown grave mentioned at the beginning of that article. Imagine my thrill when hidden below decades worth of ivy growth I unearthed a hitherto unrecorded small second slab at the foot of the large one – dedicated as follows - ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN GUY DOVER WHO DIED NOV 1929 AGED 77 YEARS The month is eroded but it does appear to be an abbreviated November; all of which ties up nicely with the record of death at Great Missenden, where his widow Ada continued to live. It may be that this was a commemorative stone and that he was buried elsewhere. Ada died in 1933, and left £19,778.
STONE VILLAGE HALL
50 Oxford Road, Stone HP17 8PB
This large, well-equipped hall with stage, kitchen and committee room in the centre of Stone is available for single or regular lettings
Suitable for meetings, events, parties and receptions Disabled access
For information and bookings telephone 01296 748279
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Welcome to our Café in the Park Jubilee Pavilion - Stone Recreation Ground
Saturday 11th August 11.00am – 1.00pm ‘
Café in the Park’ is all about community. It is where you will always find a warm welcome and someone to talk to. We offer refreshments and relaxation. It is a place to meet up with old friends and an opportunity to make new ones. There is no charge for refreshments ……but we gratefully accept any donations towards the running costs as we have to pay for the use of the pavilion.
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STONE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
VISIT TO ST ALBANS, Wednesday August 15
We are nearly full for this summer outing to St Albans, but it’s always worth putting your name on the waiting list. Ring Joan, 748530 if you would like to join us – non members welcome.
Price for the day including coach and guided tour of the Cathedral is £18.50
The coach leaves Stone Village Hall at 9.30 am for this day trip to St Albans, including a tour of the magnificent Cathedral and time to spend exploring the town and excellent market or visiting the Roman ruins and Museum at Verulamium. The coach will leave for home at about 3.30.
There is no monthly meeting in August. Our next meeting in the Village Hall will be on Tuesday September 18 at 7.30 when Adam Smith will be speaking on Country Houses and the Great War.
Enquiries to Joan 748530 or Carole 748538
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SUNDAY 26th AUGUST 2018 DINTON PARISH TRADITIONAL FETE
1.30 pm to approx 4.30 pm plus after-party until late, including live band, B-B-Q and bar, in the Parish Field, Dinton, HP17 8QU
Main attractions :
A Lancaster Fly-Past – (weather permitting) The brilliant Award Winning Colonel Custard Bletchington Silver Band Traditional games and challenges, stalls, books Plants, preserves and garden produce B-B-Q, beer tent and garden and wonderful homemade teas Children’s races Dog Pageant (audience voting)
You can help in many ways, even just for an hour or two, by :-
* Help set up gazebos etc on the Saturday * Helping on stalls and games * * Help clear equipment on the Monday * Selling raffle tickets *
Raffle prizes include :
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at a Dorchester, Oxon Hotel for 2 people for 2 nights (www.white-hart-hotel-dorchester.co.uk ) Individual Wood Carving by Blaise Brogan Case of Dinton Folly Sparkling wine, and many other prizes.
If possible we will try and collect raffle tickets, donations of bottles for the bottle tombola, bric-a-brac, old crockery for smashing and any other items during the week commencing 20th August plus cakes can be delivered to the marquee on the day if preferred.
However, donations of items and raffle ticket money and stubs can be brought to the Fete on the day or collected, by calling your local representative.
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Simply Walk in Stone & Haddenham
Walking for Health with Simply Walk
Come, don’t be shy – by yourself or with a friend For an hour or so walk in the countryside – On alternate Wednesdays throughout the year from:
Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road – STONE Wednesdays 1st, 15th August and 29th August
Bradmoor Farm (rear) car park, Stanbridge Road – HADDENHAM Wednesdays 8th and 22nd August
We meet in the morning for 10.30am It’s friendly, fun and free And if we get back feeling a bit thirsty There’s a nice cup of coffee or tea!
Walking for Health with Simply Walk For details/dates visit www.buckscc.gov.uk/simplywalk Or contact Fiona Broadbent on 01494 475367
For details/dates visit: www.buckscc.gov.uk/simplywalk Or contact Fiona Broadbent on 01494 475367
Stone Village Sausage & Beer Festival SATURDAY 4TH AUGUST 2018 From 12 noon Stone Memorial Recreation Ground
Local Beers – Regional ales – Cider Gin Bar and Sausages
Live Music and Entertainment
www.stonefest.co.uk
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Stone Open Gardens
The Church would like to thank all those who generously opened their Gardens on the 1st July, as well as all those who came to view the stunning gardens.
The afternoon was a wonderful success with over £500 being made to go towards the general day to day running of the church.
The hot weather did not deter visitors, with several walking from one end of the parish to the other to view the gardens and to enjoy the cream teas that were served at the church.
I would like to personally thank not only the garden owners but also the members of the church who all worked so hard to make this such a wonderful success.
Raymond Medhurst Churchwarden
Teddy Bear Parachute Drop and Barbeque
If you had come down to the church on July 15th you would have met a whole host of teddies, piggies, sheep and a stick man enjoying a very pleasant afternoon of parachuting from the church tower whilst their owners relaxed and enjoyed a free BBQ expertly prepared by Clive Corbould.
Thank you to all the Social Committee Members for organizing such a fun afternoon.
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An A-Z OF Dinton by Andrew Wild (continued)
W is for Waldridge. Waldridge is the most southerly point within the Parish, and is almost 3 miles from Dinton village centre. There was once a mediaeval village there, but now just Waldridge Manor and a nearby farm. Dinton Fete was, for several years, held within the grounds of Waldridge Manor, by kind permission of the owners.
W is for War Memorials and War Graves. Dinton’s war memorial is situated in a corner of the churchyard, and is in the form of a cross. Ford also has a memorial close to the village crossroads. Most of the casualties relate to WW1, when the Government took the decision that it would be impractical to repatriate the bodies. Hence the vast cemeteries in France and Belgium (and elsewhere for later conflicts). There are 5 war graves in Dinton churchyard.
W is for Water. The most prominent water feature in Dinton is the River Thame, which flows very roughly from east to west in the North of the Parish. As for many country areas, there are, in addition, many ditches and streams, which ultimately drain into the River Thame. Because of the lie of the land in Dinton, many of these (e.g. the Westlington Bourne) flow in the opposite direction, i.e. west to east, before curving round near Ford, to join a stream which eventually flows to the south of Haddenham and joins the River Thame near Thame. There are few ponds; the Biggin is probably the largest and there is another just next to Pasture Farm.
W is for Wellington Bomber. On 9th January 1944, a Wellington bomber set out from Upper Heyford on a training flight for bombing practice. The starboard engine failed and the crew abandoned the aircraft which crashed into Moat Farm, Ford. One body was found in the farmyard and another at the Biggin, the other four members of the crew survived. There is a memorial to the airman at Ford crossroads. (JH)
W is for Wesleyan Chapel. Old maps show that where Staddlestones now is, at the bottom of New Road, was a Methodist (Wesleyan) Chapel.
W is for Westlington. Westlington is a bit of a mystery, which I will leave readers to ponder over. The 1885 Ordnance Survey map, clearly shows Westlington to be the whole of the settlement to the west of the area where the Village Hall now stands. And Dinton is shown as just the area around the church. And the 1922 Ordnance Survey map shows exactly the same. On top of that, we have Westlington Farm situated directly opposite the Village Hall. This evidence strongly suggests that much of what we now regard as Dinton, was once called Westlington. (Westlington is a derivation of West Dinton). I have no idea how or why things have changed – was it intentional? I would be interested to hear any views on this.
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W is for Westlington Farm. As noted above, this old, thatched, farmhouse is sited near the Village Hall and is a stone’s throw away from the 7 Stars. It is now a private residence but was a working farm into the 1970’s. Its’ cattle sheds were on the plot of land behind the brick wall in High Street.
W is for Wychert. Wychert (meaning “white earth”) is a mixture of chalk and clay, found just beneath the surface in Haddenham and in a few nearby villages, including Dinton. It is used for constructing walls and cottages, usually on a stone base – a grumpling. It has to be kept dry, so walls are tiled and cottages are usually thatched, with a large overhang.
W is for Wychert Way. The Wychert way is a 12-mile-long, waymarked, circular walk taking in Haddenham, Chearsley, Cuddington, Dinton, Ford, Aston Sandford and Kingsey. There are some “links” which mean that you don’t have to walk the full 12 miles all in one go.
X is for Xylophone. The Dinton Xylophone Ensemble was an active musical group in the Parish in the 1920’s. They had a full range of instruments – bass, alto and soprano, and were led by the legendary Tim Parnham, performing concerts across the Vale. Sadly, the instruments were damaged by woodworm in 1931/2 when stored in a farmer’s barn, and they never played again.
Y is for Yew. Britain only has 3 native conifers – yew, juniper and scots pine. Yew trees can grow to a great age; Britain’s oldest tree is probably the Fortingall yew, in Scotland and this could be 9,000 years old. Yews are conifers, but don’t have cones, they have berries instead. They are often found in churchyards and are poisonous to grazing animals. There are several yews in Dinton churchyard and in some private gardens.
Z is for Zero (= nothing). I can think of nothing beginning with “Z” that is particularly pertinent to Dinton. Although some Zydeco music was once played at a Cajun concert, so perhaps that just creeps in.
Footnote There will be a short addendum in next month’s Parish Magazine, covering topics which were initially overlooked.
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From the Local Registers:
Private 29364 George Clarke 7th Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment Died 8th August 1918 aged 19 Buried at Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery Somme France IV.B.10
Born 1897. Commemorated at Stone War Memorial Gates.
George was born in 1897 baptised at Hartwell on 19th March 1897. Parents were George and Louisa Ann Clarke. George was a gardener and Hartwell Parish Clerk His parents lived at The Springs, Lower Hartwell
Left from 'With the Colours', the magazine of Hazell, Watson & Viney. Courtesy of Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEAS FOR 2018 STONE VILLAGE HALL
Sunday, 26 th August Sunday, 30 th September Sunday, 25 th November
3.00pm to 5.00pm
An array of delicious home-made cakes
All proceeds to Action Medical Research and Stone Village Hall
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Stone Local History Group EXHIBITION and EVENT
To mark the centenary of the Armistice and the end of WWI
Sponsored by Stone Bishopstone and Hartwell Parish Council and Stone Village Hall Committee
THE GREAT WAR IN AND AROUND STONE
Stone Village Hall. Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November 2018 12.00 noon – 5.00 pm
The home front and how we survived How the villagers supported the war effort. Memories of our men who fought and those who fell. Photographs, letters from the front, diaries, obituaries. Family mementos, post-war memorials. Books, music, films, paintings and textiles inspired by the centenary. Refreshments.
Please can you help us?
If you would like to help with research or presentation or If you have any family memorabilia we might include in the exhibition, even if you have recently come to the area, please ring Carole. 01296 748538 or email [email protected]
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Parish websites
Church www.stonedintonhartwell.com
Stone www.stonevillage.org.uk
Jubilee Pavilion www.jubileepavilion.co.uk
Bishopstone www.bishopstone.info
Dinton PC www.dinton.org
Dinton News www.dinton.info
YOUR PARISH MAGAZINE NEEDS YOU
Vacancy for Advertising Co-ordinator (voluntary role)
We have a vacancy on the Editorial Committee for the Parish Magazine This is a vital role and includes,
Dealing with enquiries from advertisers and selling advertising. Most advertising is annual but we sometimes sell space for shorter periods. Approaching potential new local advertisers. Preparing, sending and chasing invoices. Post or deliver copies to advertisers. Attend monthly meetings.
The magazine is a community resource for all the residents of the parish. Please contact me if you can help or have any queries about advertising in the magazine.
David Pickup Email: [email protected].
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SPONSORED ‘RIDE & STRIDE’ CYCLE, HORSE RIDE and WALK
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST on Saturday 8th September 10.00am – 6.00pm
Ride + Stride is an event like no other why not take part this year and find out for yourself what extraordinary things lie quietly behind the churchyard gates and creaking doors of Buckinghamshire’s many churches and chapels.
Do join in Ride + Stride 2018 on Saturday 8th September – we promise you an unusual and enjoyable day.
Walk, cycle or horse ride between the churches of your choice to raise money to help repair our ancient churches and chapels.
Money raised goes half to the church of your choice and half to the Trust for the repair of churches.
Ride & Stride is open to walkers as well as horse-riders and cyclists – in fact to anyone using a non-mechanical form of transport.
For more information and sponsorship forms contact 07784 869430 or [email protected]
Come and join the fun!
www.bucks-historic-churches.org/ride-stride
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UPDATE ON STONE CHURCH FACILITIES
We have come a long way towards having the kitchenette/WC approved by the Diocesan Advisory Committee. The DAC’s main functions are to give advice on the architecture, archaeology, art and history of places of worship and is the first stage of the Faculty Jurisdiction, which is the Church of England’s planning permission procedure.
We cannot get any further with the application until we have resolved the problem concerning the 12th Century Norman capital in the church, which is situated next to the screen door. A capital is the top part of a stone column. This is in urgent need of repair before we can proceed, and we may have to apply for a faculty to remove part of the screen in this area, so that it can be inspected. The DAC have requested that we engage the services of a Conservator to assess the damage and estimate the cost of repair. We are now looking into this and we will keep you updated as to how this unfortunate problem is progressing.
Stone Church Fabric Committee
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______Parish News 26 August 2018 News-Direct Newspapers & magazines delivered to your door every morning All newspapers accounts can be settled by switch/cards using our
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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A VENUE FOR YOUR GROUP/MEETING/ CHILDREN’S PARTY
LOOK NO FURTHER!
The Chapel Hall is available for hire at very reasonable rates Electric cooker/kettles/cutlery/ crockery all on site. Please contact Sue Spinks on 01296 748369 [email protected]
CIRCUITS CLASS STONE VILLAGE HALL Thursday evenings 7.30 -8.15pm For all ages and abilities If you are looking at trying to lose weight, increase your fitness or just want to work out with friends come along
For more information call Cat! 07966182425 or email me at [email protected] I am a fully qualified level 3 Personal Trainer and I want to help you achieve your goals
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August at Waterperry Summer Fairy Tale Trail: 14th July-2nd September Orienteering fun in the gardens, £3 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult paying the standard garden entrance fee.
Family Theatre at Waterperry: Treasure Island - 4th August, 5pm
The Three Musketeers - 11th August, 5pm With inventive staging, original songs and magical storytelling, come and enjoy these classic tales of adventure!
Waterperry Opera Festival: 17th-19th August A unique opera festival with innovative, immersive productions and engaging participatory events.
Oxford Storytelling Festival: 24th-27th August A boutique, intimate festival weaving magic with stories, spoken word, poetry and song. A true feast for the senses.
For details and booking visit www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
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The Bugle Horn WINDMILL SERVICES Tel 01296 747594 Anna and her team would like to welcome you to the Bugle Horn to enjoy a Great British Pub, we are proud to serve great PROPERTY MAINTENANCE food from around the world in a distinctly AND British manner all day, every day. General Building Work Try our extensive range of wines from around the world or Telephone 01844 279519 one of our traditional cask ales Just pop in even if it is FREEPHONE 0800 7837194
just for coffee Email: [email protected] Oxford Rd, Hartwell, Aylesbury, Website: www.windmill-services.co.uk Bucks HP17 8QP
Beauty Treatments include:
Jessica GELeration A manicure or pedicure that can last up to 2 weeks Over 180C colours Over 50 Colour Changing Gels
Manicures & Pedicures including standard, deluxe & Thai
Hydrotherm Massage, Swedish Body Massage, Indian Head Massage
Body Waxing – Male & Female
Male Manicures & Pedicures ------Kuticle @ Starbank House, Stars Lane, Dinton HP17 8UL www.kuticle.com
[email protected][ Call Debbie today to make an appointment 07740 348479
______Parish News 31 August 2018 Crash-2000.com Ltd Computer Services PC and Laptop Repairs Computer Running Slow? Computer will not start? Virus or popups? Strange messages or Toolbars? Still located in Email Hacked? Bishopstone! Replacement or Upgrade advice?
Telephone 01296 749133 We are a local company with 25 years’ experience. We can service/repair your PC or Laptop without affecting your Manufacturer’s Warranty. Crash-2000.com Ltd are proud of the area and actively support local events
Hearts Interiors & Flowers
Bishopstone
Flowers delivered daily All Occasions – no job too small Tel No: 01296 709017 Mobile: 07932 606536
www.hearts-interiors.co.uk
Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/heartsandflowersuk/
Call Debbie or Order On-line
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______Parish News 33 August 2018 Bartlett's Residential Home A beautiful Victorian country house set in over 18 acres of tranquil park and gardens Individuals and couples, those wishing to make a home here and those wanting a shorter stay are all welcome. Highly qualified and caring staff to look after your every need.
Excellent facilities for recreational activities, therapies and companionship. Award winning chef who uses local produce. Intimate and welcoming offering you a little bit extra. Part of the Peverel Court group of care homes. Tel: Mibell Hernandez on 01296 747000 Email: [email protected] www.peverelcourt.co.uk Peverel Court, Portway Road, Stone, Bucks, HP17 8RP
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T & B Ric Lee Private Car Hire “Handyman”
General House Maintenance 01844 261116 Painting and Decorating Mob: 07831882694 Flat Pack Furniture Assembly Email: Bespoke shelving, cupboards and [email protected] storage units built and fitted to your specification
Air Conditioned Cars/MPVs for Airport Transfers Tel: 01296 749044 Special Events, Theatres Mob: 07831 658909 Touring, Sight Seeing, Weddings
or any other special occasion Jaguar Wedding Cars also available
JUBILEE PAVILION WWW.JUBILEEPAVILION.CO.UK
Great venue for village activities, fund raising events, parties and groups. Includes a well-equipped kitchen with cooker and fridge. Changing rooms with hot showers for recreational hire. Car park with easy access.
For availability and booking enquiries contact Sue Unwin Telephone: 01296 698573 Mobile: 07557 519060 Email: [email protected]
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Hartwell House and Spa
Hartwell Café Dining
The Hartwell Café is the ideal place to meet friends and colleagues for a leisurely informal dining experience, and from 25th July you can sample our new menus offering a choice of options throughout the day
Brunch Menu 10.30am to 12.00pm daily
Lunch Menu 12.15pm to 2.45pm Monday to Friday 12.15pm to 3.45pm Saturday and Sunday
Afternoon Menu 3.00pm to 6.30pm Monday to Friday 4.00pm to 6.30pm Saturday and Sunday (last orders 6.10pm)
Open daily from 9.00am to 7.00pm
For reservations, please call 01296 746526 To view sample menus please visit our website
Vale of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP17 8NR The hotel with Royal History www.hartwell-house.com [email protected]