Ellesborough Magazine Covering Butlers Cross, Dunsmore, North Lee and Terrick December 2017 Issue 159 THETHE PERFECTPERFECT PALETTEPALETTE OFOF PINTSPINTS www.chilternbrewery.co.ukwww.chilternbrewery.co.uk Twitter.Twitter. @Chiltern_Brewer @Chiltern_Brewer AdAdAd 11 1 Ellesborough Magazine - December 2017 Issue Index of Advertisers Airs House Ad 2 Antiques At Wendover Ad 14 Ashridge Home Care Ad 13 Board of Ironing Ad 8 Bradley & Jones Ad 10 Brendan McFall Ad 7 Buckmoorend Farm Shop Ad 13 Chalkshire Alpacas Ad 2 Chiltern Brewery Ad 1 Circuit Fix Ad 7 Clements Carpentry Ad 6 DJ Norris Builders Ad 9 Extremeclean Ad 8 Helping Hands Ad 9 M Simmonds - Decorating Contractors Ad 14 Moat Farm Turkeys Ad 3 Nelson Electrical Ad 7 North Bucks Tree Surgery Ad 6 Ovenu Ad 8 Pest Control - Martin Holman Ad 4 Roof Craft Ad 6 Springline Cars Ad 4 Surab Ltd Ad 11 The 50 plus Handyman Ad 7 Travel Impressions Ad 12 Village Environmental Services Ad 5 Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre Ad 12 Wendover Computers Ad 13 Wendy Hilliard Chiropodist Ad 4 1 Chairman’s Letter I would like to thank Paul Couling, Steph Hares, Judith Harper, Julie Oldroyd, Tony Young and all the magazine distributors for a successful year for the magazine. We strive to make the magazine relevant to all people in the parish, and hopefully it is a useful resource as well as an interesting read. We would welcome articles from new contributors as well as any suggestions for improvement. In these times of trolls, bots and fake news I would like to think our readers can indulge in a little “slow reading” by the fire as winter draws in. Wishing you a very agreeable Christmas. Richard Jennings Chairman 01296 625498 [email protected] Front cover: The Plough, Chalkshire Road around the time of the First World War. See article on the history of The Plough in this issue. A note from the Editor In our December 2014 edition we included articles on a number of our local charities, and national charities that have local branches. In this edition we are including articles by a number of those charities outlining the progress that has been achieved since our last report. All the reports make very interesting reading and show what an enormous contribution charities make to the quality of life and well being of people both in this country and overseas. The articles on Lindengate, PACE and African Village Support, in particular, show what can be achieved by enthusiasm and commitment, and how these charities are making a very real difference to the lives of those who benefit from their services. We also have an article written by John and Sue Stewart on the history of their house, The Plough, Chalkshire Road, which is the first of what I hope will be an occasional series on houses, old and new, in the village and its surrounding area. We also have a fascinating article written by Elizabeth Hine on ‘A Very Different Kind of Christmas’ - Christmas in Morocco - which sounds to have been a very exciting experience. I would like to thank all our contributors and look forward to a good flow of interesting articles to help us maintain the quality of the magazine in 2018. With all good wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Paul Couling [email protected] 2 Notices Ellesborough 200 Club Winners Ellesborough Coffee Morning Dates 2018 September 2017 Ellesborough Coffee Mornings are normally 21 June Price £50 held on the third Friday of each month 103 Mark & Fiona £35 at 10 a.m. in the Maureen Audsley Room of the village hall at Butlers Cross. Everyone 138 Julie Hares £25 is welcome so please come along. October 2017 102 Richard & Susie Wood £50 26 Mrs Tack £35 The Tea and Chat ladies meet on the second 87 Mary Batemen £25 Wednesday each month 2pm-4pm in Ellesborough Village Hall. Everyone is November 2017 welcome. 145 Claire Stroud £100 11 Mrs JR Green £50 139 Simon Fowler £35 Flag Days - 2018 59 Mr & Mrs D White £25 December 2017 HM the Queen’s 6th February Accession 102 Richard & Susie Wood £50 Commonwealth Day 12th March 123 Mary Mooney £35 88 Mrs J Young £25 If you would like to become a member of the 200 The editorial board of the Ellesborough Club, Magazine cannot be held responsible for any please ring Val Finch on 624950. errors or claims made by advertisers. The For just £18.00 a year there are 38 chances to win a Board also asks you to note that it does not monthly prize. necessarily agree with the views expressed Be in it to win it! in letters or articles. PLEASE SEND COPY FOR THE NEXT ISSUE TO: [email protected] By 15th February 2018 ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING ADVERTISING TO: Steph Hares 01296 622472 [email protected] Please note that the last date for submission of advertising material is the 10th February 2018 3 GOOD NEWS ON THE KIMBLE – LONGDOWN B.O.A.T. This is the latest on the status of the bridleway near Pulpit Hill that was declared a “byway open for traffic” in 2012 after several public hearings in Ellesborough Village Hall. Especially for those that walk by there, as it has since become a quagmire due to motorised traffic using it. [RJ]. Proposed Buckinghamshire County Council (Byway Open to All Traffic Nos. 40 and 40A , Parish of Great and Little Kimble and No. 62, Parish of Ellesborough) Sections 1(1), 2(1), 2(2) and 92 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (Prohibition of Driving) Order 201 Buckinghamshire County Council is considering making a prohibition of driving Order on the above Public Byways Open to All Traffic due to the considerable damage being caused to the surface of the route and the surrounding environment. Please see attached map. This Order would serve to prohibit all motor vehicle access except motorbikes and quad bikes indefinitely throughout the year annually. The Order would also serve to prohibit all motor vehicle access including motorbikes and quad bikes during the period between 1st November to 31 December and from 1 January to 30 April inclusive each year. The County Council has been made aware of considerable damage (please see attached photos) being caused by motor vehicle access which is having a detrimental effect on the public’s enjoyment of the route, the surrounding ecology and also archaeological features. Concern has been raised by both Council Officers and members of the public regarding this damage which may be irreparable. The matter was discussed at the 8th March 2017 Local Access Forum meeting whereby it was advised by those present (including a member of the Trail Riders Fellowship) that a prohibition Order should be placed on the Byways to allow time to recover and prevent further damage. Minutes of the meeting can be found by visiting https://democracy.buckscc.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=459&MId=9151&Ver=4. The Prohibition Order was scheduled to be presented to the Rights of Way Committee in September 2017 but unfortunately the meeting was postponed until January. We are therefore putting a temporary traffic regulation order in place to cover this winter period. Helen Francis Interim Definitive Map and Local Land Charges Team Leader Transport Economy Environment (Note from Editor: map and photographs not attached) POLICE CONTACT AT CHEQUERS It has been raised at a parish council meeting that several residents have wanted to contact the police at Chequers with information relating to suspicious activity in the area. It has prompted the question whether it would be possible to publish the direct phone number for Chequers Police Post in the Ellesborough Magazine. This is not feasible, but we have been advised that parishioners in Ellesborough who live in close proximity to the Chequers Estate and wish to report what appears to be suspicious activity should report it through the non-emergency 101 number. Alternatively, they can call the Thames Valley Police switchboard on 0845 850 5505 and request to be put through to the police post at Chequers. Thames Valley Police have a permanent base there which is staffed 24/7. 4 Notices TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND READINGS WITH AFTERNOON TEA Friday 8th December 2017 2-4pm at Ellesborough Village Hall Tickets £3.any surplus to local charities Contact Jean Young 021296 622306 5 Ellesborough Village Diary Bell ringing practice every Wednesday evening 8.00 pm at Ellesborough Church Ellesborough Silver Band every Friday at 8.00 pm in Ellesborough Village Hall The Ark Coffee Stop every Thursday 10 am - 12 noon at The Ark December 5 Tuesday K & E Horticultural Society 20:00 Stewart Hall 6 Wednesday Kimble & Ellesborough WI 14:00 Stewart Hall 7 Thursday Wendover Library Reading Group 19:00 Reading Room 8 Friday Mobile Library 12.15-12.30 Elm Close 8 Friday Traditional Christmas Carols, Readings and Tea 14.00-16.00 Village Hall 13 Wednesday Tea & Chat 14:00 Village Hall 14 Thursday Meeting re Affordable Housing 20:00 Village Hall 15 Friday Village Coffee Morning 10:00 Village Hall 15 Friday Ellesborough Silver Band - Carol Concert 19.30 Village Hall January 2018 3* Wednesday Kimble & Ellesborough WI 14:00 Stewart Hall 4 Thursday Wendover Library Reading Group 19:00 Reading Room 5 Friday Mobile Library 12.15-12.30 Elm Close 10 Wednesday Tea & Chat 14:00 Village Hall 16 Tuesday Parish Council Meeting 19.30 Village Hall 19 Friday Village Coffee Morning 10.00 Village Hall February 1 Thursday Wendover Library Reading Group 19:00 Reading Room 2 Friday Mobile Library 12.15-12.30 Elm Close 6 Tuesday K & E Horticultural Society 20.00 Stewart Hall 7 Wednesday Kimble & Ellesborough WI 14.00 Stewart Hall 14 Wednesday Tea & Chat 14:00 Village Hall 16 Friday Village Coffee Morning 10:00 Village Hall March 1 Thursday Wendover Library Reading Group 19.00 Reading Room 2 Friday Mobile Library 12.15-12.30 Elm Close 6 Tuesday K & E Horticultural Society 20:00 Stewart Hall 7 Wednesday Kimble & Ellesborough WI 14:00 Stewart Hall * PLEASE CHECK THIS DATE - information not available at date of printing 6 Macmillan Fundraising Total 2017 Well, despite the grey skies and occasional shower, 52 of you lovely people braved the elements to support my Coffee Morning for Macmillan.