Winter 2013 1,700 copies distributed Free Clarionthe Your official Parish Magazine News, views, events and real-life stories from Bolter End, Cadmore End, Lane End, Moor End and Wheeler End New building developments ß Superfast broadband coming to Lane End Apt Heating Services Gas Safe Registered Engineers Registered No. 209175 Local Services Offered • General Plumbing • Installation Work • Free Estimates • Full Gas Central Heating installations undertaken • Boilers replaced and your options explained in laymans terms • Warm Air Units upgraded or removed • Radiators added and sytems updated or altered • All domestic natural gas appliances installed and serviced including gas fire cookers and hobs • Breakdown repairs on all Natural Gas appliances • Fast, friendly service at a fair price • Full references from satisfied local customers available on demand Tel: 07941 286747 Apt Heating Services, Lane End Best prices, Service and reliability from a mature local tradesmen [ From the Editor I like doing The Clarion because it gives me a great excuse to find out what’s happening in the area and an opportunity to share what I learn. Fortunately, Lane End is such a vibrant place that there’s always some- thing going on. This quarter sees good news in the form of Superfast broadband com- ing to Lane End, courtesy of all those who made the effort to register their interest on the ConnectedCounties website (p20). There are lots of exciting events planned for the Christmas season with a weekend of fes- tivities for Christmas In The Village, starting at Lane End village hall on Friday 6 Dec. No doubt news of all the new building developments (p44) will receive a mixed response, but isn’t that the beauty of our great village—it’s always changing and yet some things never do! Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. Katy (Editor) [email protected] 01494 883883 Many thanks to award-winning photographer Rachel Wallace for the beauti- ful and striking cover image of icicles in Skirmett last winter. See Rachel’s work here: rachelw.smugmug.com. She also creates memory books for those who have lost loved ones. Email [email protected] Advertise in the Clarion Connect with your local community, reach 1700 discounts for households in the area multiple issues! £50 half page per issue £85 full page per issue The Clarion—Winter 2013 page 1 Welcome to everything you need in an English country pub Gastro Pub of the Year Award Winner Recommended on TripAdvisor 01494 88 22 99 www.grouseandale.com • from light lunches to full 3-course meals • Cask Marque accredited real ales • extensive selection of wines – 20 by the glass • function room and private dining area for parties of up to 50 dining or 80 buffet • courtyard dining and drinking • wi-fi internet throughout Grouse & Ale, High Street, Lane End, HP14 3JG page 2 The Clarion—Winter 2013 [ Lane End Parish Council Your Parish report by Hayley Glasgow CouncilCouncilCouncil Dates of upcoming meetings Anyone is welcome to attend a Par- ish Council Meeting, here is a list of upcoming meetings: Monday 6 January – Sycamore laneendparishcouncil.org.uk Room, Lane End Village Hall Parish Clerk = Hayley Glasgow Monday 3 February – Sycamore Room, Lane End Village Hall Tel: 01494 437111 Monday 3 March – Sycamore Room, [email protected] Lane End Village Hall 74 New Road Monday 7 April – Sycamore Room, Sands Lane End Village Hall High Wycombe Annual Parish Meeting – Tuesday Bucks HP12 4LG 6 May – Main Hall, Lane End Village Hall [[[CouncillorsCouncillorsCouncillors\\\ Wednesday 14 May – Annual Meet- Chairman: Cllr Michael Detsiny ing of the Parish Council and Vice Chairman: normal meeting – Sycamore Room, Cllr Graeme Coulter Lane End Village Hall Cllr Mandy Dunning Cllr Jane Osborn Lane End Action Group Cllr Allan Simmons The Lane End Action Group is a small group of volunteers living in Cllr Lorraine Smith Lane End who are trying to make a Cllr Keith Wright difference within the Village. One of Cllr Callum Stewart their main priorities is to regenerate Cllr Nigel King the playing fields. The group is cur- Cllr Mandy Sarney rently working on a plan to apply for Cllr William Hunt funding. If you are interested in join- The Clarion—Winter 2013 page 3 ing the group and making a differ- pletely voluntarily. Thank you Katy ence to your village they normally for all the work you do, we really ap- meet on Wednesdays at 7.30pm at preciate it. Lane End Sports Association (LESA) at the Playing Fields, off The Row. If Street lights you are thinking of attending a meet- If you spot a street light which is out ing please contact me and I will con- of order please write down the num- firm the meeting date and time - ber on the column and report the 01494 437111. problem to: The Parish Council thinks the group Hayley on 01494 437111 or is doing a fantastic job and would [email protected] like to thank all current members for or you can report it to Buckingham- their time and commitment. shire County Council on 0845 230 Christmas in the Village 2882 . Lane End Parish Council is pleased to hold their Christmas in the Village Pot holes event on Friday 6 December 2013 at If you see a pothole that is in need of 6.30pm in Lane End Village Hall. I urgent repair, call the Buckingham- particularly know how hard people shire County Council contact centre have worked to arrange the event - 0845 230 2882, otherwise you can and just wanted to say thank you to report road defects as well as street all those volunteering their time to light and traffic light faults, damaged help and also to Councillor Lorraine road signs, drains that require clear- Smith who has worked hard to ing and other highway problems at organise the evening. www.buckscc.gov.uk/telltfb We look forward to seeing you all there for a fantastic evening. Parish Councillors All our Parish Councillors work com- Moorend Common pletely voluntarily and give up a lot As usual this year Katy Dunn has of time to carry out Council duties. been working tirelessly as our dedi- They get little recognition and I per- cated Moorend Common Warden to sonally would like to thank them all keep the area enjoyable for every- for the fantastic work they do. one to use. The Parish Council rec- We currently have no vacancies on ognises how hard Katy works and the Parish Council but if you would how much time she gives up com- page 4 The Clarion—Winter 2013 like to register your interest for the The Parish Council is your future please contact Hayley on first point of call for any 01494 437111 or [email protected] issues that concern you to do with Lane End, Cadmore End, Allotments Wheeler End, Bolter End and If you fancy renting an allotment plot please contact Hayley on 01494 Moor End. 437111. There are three allotment We are here to help. sites Chalky Fields, Bunkers and Sandyfields, there is currently a wait- Contact your ing list for all three sites. Parish Clerk Hayley Glasgow on: Merry Christmas! Finally I would like to wish everyone 01494 437111 or a Merry Christmas and a very Happy [email protected] New Year. Hayley Glasgow TONY’S GARDEN SERVICES NO JOB TOO SMALL GARDEN MAINTENANCE COMPETITIVE RATES REGULAR SCHEDULES ARRANGED MARLOW BASED Mobile: 07950 237543 Land line: 01628 486709 Email: [email protected] The Clarion—Winter 2013 page 5 Christmas in the villagein village Carol Evening Friday 6 December 2013 6.30pm – 8.30pm Lane End Village Hall A festive evening for all to enjoy Come along and see the Christmas lights being switched on outside the village hall and then return to the hall to listen to music, sing along to Carols, and enjoy some light refreshments. Carols will be led by the churches and the children of Lane End Primary School. To finish the entertainment, Lane End Players will entertain you with their Mummers play. Entertainment and refreshments are provided free of charge by Lane End Parish Council and can be enjoyed by all ages. page 6 The Clarion—Winter 2013 Other fantastic Christmas events in Lane End include: Saturday 7 December 10am—3pm in Lane End Village Hall Lane End Twinning Association Arts and Craft Market with a mix of creative items for sale and refreshments available. Saturday 7 December 1—4pm. Lane End Primary School Christmas Fair. There will be craft stalls, Santa's Grotto, paint-a-gift, Secret Santa stall for children, a huge Tombola and a fantastic raffle as well as fresh cakes, teas & coffees and hot food. Saturday 7 December 7.30—11.30pm Lane End Twinning Association Christmas Dinner and Dance to Whipjack. Please contact 07774 408433 for tickets. £25 to include three course dinner. Saturday 14 December 12—4pm Lane End Youth and Community Centre will be holding a children's Christ- mas lunch with party games and Santa visit. Book via Emma on 883878. The Clarion—Winter 2013 page 7 [[[Lane End Conservation Group Report by Robert Briggs Another year has nearly passed, our AGM has been held and I am pleased to report that we have not had to cancel any working mornings so far this year due to bad weather. This year's working mornings have been spent on the keeping the Har- ris Garden tidy and adding new plants to provide colour during the summer months; cutting back \ \ \ \ hedges, fast growing undergrowth and fallen trees on a number of foot- paths. The Group also helps main- tain the two ponds in the centre of the village in as natural condition as possible, despite run off from the roads and the over-large population of ducks amongst other challenges.