December 2014 Wendover News

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Peace at Christmas?At this time of the year many of the advertisements on television focus on Christmas and the associated buying of gifts. Some of these adverts, particularly those for the major retailers, are mini-films!

This year is no exception and lots of us will have found our heart-strings being pulled by the penguin looking for love! However, without question the most heart wrenching of these short films is that which focuses on the 1914 ‘Christmas ceasefire’ which took place along parts of the Western Front during World War I. This advert ran the risk of using the bloodshed and huge loss of life for mere commercialism; however, created with the assistance of the Royal British Legion, it is very poignant and a continuing reminder, amid the tinsel and baubles, of the huge loss of life that the world has witnessed in the pursuit and defence of peace. At the end of the advert two soldiers, one German and one British, have seemingly exchanged gifts; they have shared with one another what they had, namely a bar of chocolate and a fleeting moment of peace.

In the midst of Advent, we will all be busying ourselves with preparations for Christmas, most notably, the buying of gifts for our loved ones. As we go about this I hope that we will offer a prayer for all those whose celebration of Christmas will be marked by warfare, conflict and violence. Let us also pray for those who will be far away from family and friends as they seek to establish peace. Finally, give thanks to God that He has shared the greatest gift of all, the gift of Jesus Christ

His Son, with the whole world.

My prayer for you is that the peace of which the angels sang at the Birth of Christ will be with you and your family this coming Christmas and throughout the New Year of the Lord 2015.

Father Wayne CoughlinCatholic Priest

St Anne’s Church

ANTIQUES AT . . . WENDOVER

Open 7 Days a week Free customer car park at rear of shopTHE OLD POST OFFICE, WENDOVER, BUCKS

01296 625335 www.antiquesatwendover.co.uk

December Mystery Objectat the Antiques Centre

£10 Gift voucherfor the winnerOctober’s item

was a Cabbage Shredder

Sunday 7 December 11.am to 5pmcome and enjoy

mulled wine and mince pies

Look out for the angel donated by Rotary to Wendover’s Christmas Lights

Merry Christmas everyonefrom all at Wendover News

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Church ServicesInformation about Christmas church services can be found on page 24.

Cops & CoffeeFri 28 Nov, 10.30am, Wendover LibraryCome have a chat with the local police about matters in our community.

Courtyard Christmas FayreSat 29-Sun 30 Nov, 10am-4pm, Barn Courtyard A wide range of local craft stalls and festive treats all in a large marquee.

Wendover Art Club Autumn Exhibition Sat 29-Sun 30 Nov, 10.30am-4pm, Library RoomEntry free. Paintings, prints and cards by talented local artists. Come and browse!

Let The Chilterns Sing Sat 29 Nov, 3-5pm, St Mary’s ChurchThe Rotary Club of Wendover and District is very excited about this year’s Winter Wonderland Family Concert. You will hear; The Aylesbury Concert Band, The Military Wives Choir Halton and many musically talented younger people

who will be there to entertain and delight the audience. Tickets on sale at the @stmarys shop 11, High Street, tel 07885 619854 or online at www.letthechilternssing.co.uk. Adults £10, 16 years and under £4, 3 years and under free if not occupying a seat.

Giving Treesfrom Sun 30 Nov, local churchesAs usual, Churches Together in Wendover will collect gifts for Aylesbury Women’s Aid through the Giving Trees which will appear in St Mary’s and St Anne’s Churches on the first Sunday in Advent, this year, 30 November. Parishioners will take away the tags which suggest suitable gifts. Parishioners buy the appropriate gifts, wrap them and leave the tag explaining what is inside. The gift is left under a Giving Tree. All the gifts are kept safe until collected by Aylesbury Women’s Aid which thereby ensures that families in shock can receive some care at Christmas.

Missenden Abbey ConcertSun 30 Nov, 6pm, Missenden AbbeyThis year, the beautiful historic Missenden

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CONTENTS01 MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR02 EVENTS07 HS208 WENDOVER REMEMBERS09 YOUTH10 LOCAL NEWS16 BUSINESS FORUM17 CHRISTMAS SECTION25 VILLAGE QUIZ26 SCHOOLS28 DAVID LIDINGTON29 YOU WRITE30 CLUB CORNER33 RAF HALTON36 LINDENGATE37 LOCAL FACE38 WHAT’S ON SUMMARIES40 MATTERS ARISING

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Events

Halton SingersMusical Society

Silver Jubilee ConcertSt George’s Church, Halton

10 December 2014 at 7.30pmfeaturing the RAF Area Band

in aid of� e Florence Nightingale Hospice

- Florrie’s Children’s CharityTickets available from members

and at the door

Large selection ofwonderfulBritish cheeses plus a selection

of specialist Continental cheeses

Cheese StallWendover Market

Every � ursday

Local family run businesswww.littleshopofcheese.co.uk

Fancy something different for a

Children’s Birthday PartyTry an archery party

for small to large groups 8 years and over.

Have a go Archery Experiences&

Archery beginners courses also available

All events managed by our own qualified coaches.

Call us to discuss your party needs 01296 630919 or email [email protected]

The Archery Centre, Buckland, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5HZ

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Abbey is hosting a wonderful music event to help put you in the Christmas mood with stunning choral music from Fiona Firth’s Pop Up Choir and many special guest appearances from the fabulous Singers4AllVoice Band to an array of professional musicians. Mince pies and mulled wine are of course available! Tickets are available from www.wegottickets.com and Samways in Great Missenden. Children under the age of 10 go free. More details at singers4all.com. The choir will also be singing carols and raising money for the Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity along Great Missenden High Street from 5.30pm onward on Saturday 29 November.

#GivingTuesdayTue 2 Dec, all dayAs the festive season gets underway, the simple idea behind #GivingTuesday is to help out a good cause. #GivingTuesday is a call to action for everyone who wants to give something back. Many local and national charities, including Florence Nightingale Hospice, are taking part. Find out more at www.givingtuesday.org.uk.

Shops and Shopkeepers of Risborough Tue 2 Dec, 8pm, Stewart Hall HP17 0XNMike Payne from the Princes Risborough Historical Society will take a nostalgic look back over some of the shops from the past and the people who ran them, aided by a wealth of fascinating photos.

Events

WENDOVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY20 December at 2.30Lucinda Hawksley,the great-great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickensis giving a Dickensian Christmas talk for all ages from 8+.Tickets are £6 each but £5 for FOWL members and children. Please book early to avoid disappointment.23 December at 10.30amSanta will be making his seasonal appearanceand children of all ages are invited.8 January 2015 10.30 - 11.30The Great Library Quiz - details soon.

Please note: the new Wendover Library Calendaris now on sale in the library, containing all the

winning photographs in our Photography Competition

McCOY’Sopening in early December

McCOY’Swelcomes you

to its new Fish & Chipand take-away

Restaurant

4-6 High StreetWendover HP22 6EA

01296 708243

Firewood for winter Well seasoned & dry hardwood logsKindling for sale with fi rewood orders

All from sustainably managed local woodland

Contact Phil on07764 219984 or at [email protected]

December Loyalty Card OffersSee also www.wendoverloyaltycard.com,

Wendover Hardware on the Manor Waste and community notice boards in Budgens & Costa

ADH Window Cleaning: 20% discount: Patio & Decking pressurewashing 25% off conservatory roof cleaning! Gutter clean check £30 discounted from any work done 07777 654383

A Little Bird Gallery: Receive a FREE gift on every purchase over £20

Cambridge Weight Plan: 10% off for initial appointment. 01296 623560

Chilterns Sports Clinic: 10% off any service and treatment except Swim Stroke Analysis (01296 696133 / www.sportsinjuryclinic.org.uk)

Costa: 10% discount (cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer)

Fabric HQ: Free Photo Shoot & Desk Print voucher with every instore purchase over £30. Contact [email protected] for details

Hemingford Pest Control: £10 off ANY accepted quote 07736 327808

Lady Grey: Half price cake on Sundays, subj to availability 07584195327

Maria Bray Nutritional Therapist: 10% off for initial appointment, 581561

Peach Lane: Half price Christmas Gift Voucher Includes a Family Photo Shoot & £50 credit to spend on photographs. Usually £60-only £30

Perry House Dental Surgery: 20% off bleaching, subject to conditions

Simon Carter: 10% off all accessories

Spice Garden: £5 off on orders over £25

The Dandy Kid: £1 per person instead of £2 to come and meet the reindeer at at The Barn Courtyard on 3 December.

The Loft Studio and Gallery: FREE book signed by Wendy Lewis when purchasing a children’s print in November and December.

Village Environment Services: 20% discount on accepted estimatefor CCTV drain survey or drain clearance, 07850 635844, ends Jan 2015

Wendover Wood: £18 per hour for support on IT including software,hardware and applications. 01296 623869


Please contact membership secretary Tessa Madden on 01296 612648 or visit the Kimble & Ellesborough Horticultural Society website www.bucksinfo.net/kehs for information about our club.

Christmas Lights Switch On &Late Night ShoppingWed 3 Dec, from 4.30pm, High StreetIncluding live reindeer, to be fed by hand, courtesy The Dandy Kid in the Barn Courtyard, and a Spot the Santa organised by Stuart Fantham solicitors. As well as the Christmas Window competition and Switching on the Christmas Tree Lights, the Christmas Market will extend into the Lloyds Chemist and Budgens Supermarket car parks. See p18-21.Lee Common School Christmas FairSat 6 Dec, 11am-2pm, HP16 9JHCarol singing, gift and craft stalls, face painting, games and refreshments. Santa will be dropping in to hear your Christmas wishes!

St Michael’s Christmas FairSat 6 Dec, 11am-3pm, Anthony HallA wide variety of stalls including plants, cakes, gifts, vintage books, classical CDs, raffle etc. Lunches & teas will also be served. Hopefully, Father Christmas will arrive by pony and trap at 11.45am.

Grand Christmas & Craft Fayre Sat 6 Dec, 11am-4pm, W Turville Village HallMany stalls, live alpacas, lunches & refreshments. Enquiries on 01296 424982.

Winter FayreSat 6 Dec, 11.30am-2pm, Damien Hall HP16 9AAMake the Fayre your first stop to buy Christmas gifts and goodies - great bargains always on offer! Bring the children & grandchildren so they can have fun in the Kidzone and maybe buy some presents! Bring your friends and enjoy a get-together over tea & cake, soup or bacon sandwiches. Enjoy the musical interludes. Have a flutter on the draw & tombola! See ad page 4.

Chilterns Dog Rescue Society Dance Sat 6 Dec, 7pm, Wilstone Vill Hall HP23 4PEYou are invited to join us at our informal dinner/dance for an evening of fun and fundraising! As well as a two course hot supper and a licensed bar there will be live music from local band, The Bumnotes, who will be playing music spanning from the 60’s right through to the noughties so there will be something for everyone! Tickets are £22.50 each and available now from the Rescue Centre by calling 01296 623885 or e-mailing [email protected].

A Baroque ChristmasSat 6 Dec, 7.30pm, St Mary’s ChurchWendover Choral Society presentsA Baroque Christmas, featuring:Charpentier: Messe de Minuit pour NoelVivaldi: Concerto per la Solennita di San LorenzoVivaldi: GloriaWith Equale Baroque Soloists (leader Adrian Chandler)Conductor; Peter Bassano.

EventsLEGACY FAIRS

Antiques & Collectors MarketThursday 18 December

9am-2pm (Trade 8am)Entrance by donation to Charity

Wendover Memorial Hall

Archaeology and Anthropology Classes Teacher workshops on the Ancient Maya

All starting in January http://www.mayaarchaeologist.co.uk

Dr Diane [email protected]

07703 436398

WENDOVER MEMORIAL HALLIdeal for

Weddings/Functions etcWiFi and late licences available

Enquiries : 07804 [email protected]

Wendover Youth CentreIdeal for Exercise classes,Children’s/adults parties

from £13.50 per hr(full kitchen facilities and secure garden)

The Wharf Caféopen Thursday mornings from 10.30

07516067669 [email protected]

ST ANNE’S HALL to hireAll enquiries to

Angela German07423 266713

[email protected]

Time2CareIs it more diffi cult doing everyday jobs at home?Do you need help around your house or garden?

or would you just like some companionship?TIME 2 CARE so you stay independent

Call Karen Forde today for a friendly chat01296 709218 or 07891 432997email: [email protected]

Recruiting Now!

We are currently seeking full-time and part-time support workers to enable young adults with autism to

lead ordinary lives in the local community living in our new purpose built flats opposite Tesco at Stokebury Lodge, Amersham. Our services are designed to support those with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Learning Disabilities live safely and comfortably in their own homes by providing

support in any aspect of daily living.

We will provide you with excellent rates of pay, flexible hours to fit around your availability, comprehensive induction and ongoing professional training, leading to recognised qualifications, the

reassurance of having a supportive and highly reputable company behind you and friendly, approachable and highly professional management.

For further information and an application pack please call 0845 051 4141 or e-mail [email protected]

Healing Meditati on GroupBringing in transforming Archangelic energies and8 Week Mindfulness Meditati on Course starti ng

Jan 13th 2015 Mornings in WendoverFFI holisti clouise@ti scali.co.uk

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Come to the Fayre!Saturday 6 December 11.30am - 2.00pm

Everyone Welcome!Make the Fayre your first stop to buy Christmas gifts and goodies -

great bargains always on offer!Bring the children & grandchildren so they can have fun in the Kidzone

and maybe buy some presents!Bring your friends and enjoy a get-together over tea & cake, soup or

bacon sandwiches.Enjoy the musical interludes - Have a flutter on the draw & tombola!

Grand Charity Winter FayreImmaculate Heart of Mary Church

High Street, Great Missenden, HP16 9AA


Tickets at the door Adults £12, Concessions £10, 16 and 17 year olds £5, under 16 – Free.

Mulled Wine and Mince Pies!Sun 7 Dec, 11am-5pm, Antiques at WendoverChristmas time is here again and we would like to invite you to join us for Mulled Wine and Homemade Mince Pies. See ad page 1.

Tree of Light ServiceSun 7 Dec, 5pm, Stoke Mandeville HospitalThis year’s Florence Nightingale Hospice Tree of Light service, a chance to honour someone special, will be taking place at the Florence Nightingale Hospice, NHST, Stoke Mandeville Hospital. As a new addition, Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity has created a Virtual Tree of Light on its website making it easier to instantly share your Tree of Light dedication with family and friends. www.fnhospice.org.uk.

Wendover Evening WITue 9 Dec, 7.45pm, St Anne’s HallMr. Colin Lomas will be talking about “Angels in Art”. Visitors are most welcome. Contact: Margaret Currell 01296 582318 for details.

Chiltern HumanistsTue 9 Dec, 8pm, Wendover LibraryAs a prelude to the Yuletide season Paul from the Wycombe Sceptics in the Pub will give us his take on Santa Claus. As a special incentive to come along, there will be mince pies and mulled wine. For more information, please visit www.chilternhumanists.org.uk.

Silver Jubilee Gala Charity ConcertWed 10 Dec, 7.30pm, St George’s ChurchHalton Singers Musical Society present their Silver Jubilee Gala Charity Concert together with the RAF Area Band in aid of the Florence Nightingale Hospice Florrie’s Children’s Charity. Tickets £10 including refreshments, available

from members and at the door. See ad page 2.

RAF Halton Christmas LunchThu 11 Dec, 12noon-3pmRAF Halton will hold its annual Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch on 11 December 2014. Names of attendees were due 15 November and the event is fully subscribed.

Festive QuizThu 11 Dec, 8pm, W Turville Village HallCalling all quiz lovers! Weston Turville Horticultural Society is having its annual quiz with general as well as some horticultural questions. If you enjoy a quiz do come along. Make up a table with friends or just join a group when you get there. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served to give the evening a festive atmosphere. Everyone welcome.

Entrance? £3 for members, £4 for visitors to include the refreshments. In addition, each member of the winning team will receive a prize. For more information please call Pat Rutherford on 01296 613965.

Family History TalkSat 13 Dec, 2pm, Prebendal Fm Comm Ctre HP19 7QTHarnessing The Facebook Generation Do you wish younger members of your family would show an interest? Janet Few’s talk is a provocative look at how we can encourage and inspire the next generation of historians and/or family historians and why we should want to in the first place. See how the Society can help you. www.bucksfhs.org.uk.

Wendover Nativity Live!Sun 14 Dec, 4.30pm, Wendover Christian CtreWrap up warmly for Wendover Nativity Live! The story of Christmas will unfold outdoors with actors of all ages (including donkeys).

Events

Nick TaylorLandscape Gardener

Decking, Walls, Drives, Lawns, PondsPatios, Paths

and all General LandscapingWendover (01296) 696840

07507 829423

WENDOVER CE JUNIOR SCHOOLWharf Road, Wendover HP22 6HF 01296 696822

VACANCY – MIDDAY STAFFWe are seeking additional sta� to join our friendly lunchtime team in January. � is rewarding role involves supervising the children while they eat and play throughout the lunch break. � e hours of work are 12.05-1.20pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. Salary is on Bucks Pay Range 1a (£7.25 per hour).If you enjoy interacting with children aged 7-11, are hardworking and have a sense of fun, then this could be the job for you! Although previous school experience is not required, experience of working with children would be a distinct advantage.

For a full job description and application form, please contactCatriona Durrant, Business Manager, at � [email protected]

or 01296 696822 option 4 for an application pack. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed prior to application.

Closing date for applications: 12noon Friday 12 December 2014Interviews week beginning 15 December

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No room at the Inn?Comfortable en-suite accommodation

available in WendoverBed and breakfast from £35 / night.

Ideal for Christmas visitors, affordable for workers,and a great base for exploring the Chilterns.

Discounts for 2+ nights.

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We are currently seeking anassistant restaurant manager

(£18,000pa with live-in accommodation)to work 5/7 in our busy pub/restaurant.

We are also looking forexperienced restaurant waiting staff.

Great opportunity for career advancementfor the right candidates.

Call Dan Thennakoon on 07515 119577 for further details225 Aylesbury Road, Wendover, Bucks HP22 6HA

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You can join in with the carol singing too. Marquees will provide shelter for audience and actors, so the performance will go ahead whatever the weather! Afterwards, you can warm up inside with seasonal refreshments. Craft activities for children add to the Christmas theme. And you can buy home-made Christmas goodies in aid of ‘Embrace’ an organisation which tackles poverty and injustice in the Middle East. Entrance is free and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the event at Wendover Christian Centre.

Last Orders for TurkeysWed 17 Dec, 5pm, Kings Farm ShopSee ad page 17. Now open longer hours, see www.kingsfarmshop.co.uk.

Bedtime Stories & PJ PartyFri 19 Dec, 5.15-5.45pm, Wendover LibraryCelebrate the end of school with our late night fun session. DRESSING UP ENCOURAGED! ! Just turn up. All children welcome.

Carols around the Christmas Tree Fri 19 Dec, 6pm, Manor WasteJoin members of the Wendover area community and get in the Christmas spirit by singing carols around the Christmas tree. It’s a good opportunity to meet your friends and neighbours and celebrate the season! 2014 brings a visit from the Chinnor Silver Band. We hope to see many of you there!

Book ClubSat 20 Dec, 10.30am, Wendover Christian CtreWhatever your taste in reading, you will be welcome at Book Club on Saturday 20th December at 10.30am. There are no set books; just an opportunity to talk about what you’ve enjoyed and to hear other people’s recommendations. We meet for about an hour

and since it is nearly Christmas, there will be coffee and mince pies to share while we talk.

A Dickensian ChristmasSat 20 Dec, 2.30pm, Wendover LibraryThe great-great-great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, Lucinda Hawksley, will be giving a Dickensian Christmas family talk for all ages from 8+. Booking required. See Library ad page 3.

Carols on Coombe HillSun 21, Dec 2-3pmJoin us in the picnic area at Coombe Hill for some Christmas Carols. Wrap up warm, bring a flask and your best singing voice. Weather permitting! For more information call Joe Mayled on 01494 755513 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chilterns-countryside/

Christmas Carols at BanksideMon 22 Dec, 3pm, BanksideBankside residents and Wendover Free Church invite others to join them for an informal carol service followed by tea and mince pies in the lounge at Bankside.

Stories with Santa Tue 23 Dec, 11am, Wendover LibraryStories with Santa and his helpers! Join in silly songs and festivities from 11 O’CLOCK. All children welcome. Please book in advance. We welcome a small donation at time of booking for this event to cover costs.

...and in January• Fri 03, evening, Wendover Library Room -

On Screen @ Wendover, new film club• Tue 13 Jan, mornings for 8 weeks -

Mindfulness meditation course, see ad p 4.• Sat 17 Jan, 10am-3pm, HP23 4AF - Travel

Impressions Open Day, office behind Costa in Tring. Have a chat & a coffee. www.travelimpressions.co.uk, 01442 890265.

Learn to Drive with ROUND THE BEND DRIVING SCHOOL

Special offer - £15 per hour forthe fi rst three hours,

then just £24 per hour!If you are interested call Brian on01442 381549 or 07988 742385

Events

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The select committee are continuing to hear petitions. We understand they hope to finish the northern half of the line by Christmas, having started at Birmingham. In the New Year they have a relatively short period of time before they have to stop for the General Election period. Consequently they are going to look at smaller self contained petitions/areas to hear during this period. Therefore the earliest Wendover petitions are likeliest to be heard is June 2015, and probably a bit later than that.

While that relieves the pressure on getting ready for appearing in front of the select committee we still need to make sure that we have the relevant evidence and facts. The POP (Petitioning Organisations Partnership) members have been working hard on various aspects of evidence.

An acoustician (noise expert) has been engaged to help us understand the impacts and help us frame our input to the select committee. A survey of businesses in Wendover will be undertaken to get a better idea of the impact of HS2 on local enterprises. BCC are undertaking some traffic modelling to better understand the impact of the increased HGV and LGV movements in Buckinghamshire. Once this is complete they will share it with the communities including

Wendover. A local volunteer is undertaking a report on the impacts of HS2 on the local heritage. In order to better understand the impact of HS2 on the local hydrology and assess if there is any risk to Wendover a hydrologist has also been engaged by WPC. A recent report on the mitigation of operational aspects of HS2 has recently been completed.

The evidence and documents that are collected will be held by the Parish Council on an information hub which will be available to all petitioners. Various documents and maps relating to HS2 and its impacts have already been deposited with them and as more documentation becomes available they will be held there. So as local petitioners start to gather information to support their petitions they should visit the hub. All you need to do is contact the Parish Clerk and give them your petition number in order to get access.

A recent BBC ‘Inside out’ investigated the health impacts of HS2 on the people living in the Chilterns. The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee are examining the economic case for HS2. This will continue through to December. It will be interesting to see what they have to say.

Have a Happy Christmas and New Year. Brian Thompson

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Wendover RemembersAll material copyright 2014 Wendover Remembers

DECEMBER 1914Spasmodic fighting continued during December along the British-held sector of the Western Front with several German attacks on Ypres. The weather was foul - wet and cold - and many soldiers suffered from swollen feet, frost-bite and rheumatism. But on Christmas Eve the weather improved and set the scene for a truly remarkable event. Late in the evening of 24 December both sides, quite spontaneously, started to sing carols and Christmas trees appeared in the German trenches. Christmas Day was bright and frosty and neither the British nor the German troops opened fire. Then groups of soldiers moved into No Man’s Land and a sort of fraternisation took place. Gifts were swapped, pleasantries exchanged and photographs taken. For one brief period peace prevailed. The Christmas Truce was, however, short-lived and the British and German General Staffs issued strict orders that such unwarlike actions should stop immediately.

At least one Wendover soldier, Pte Charles Atkins serving with the Royal Berkshire Regiment, took part in the Christmas Truce. He wrote to his parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Atkins of London Road: “We had a very amusing time at Christmas. I expect you have seen in the papers that we were on top of the trenches, shaking hands and exchanging our bully beef for their bread! I can tell you, I shall not forget this Christmas, if I am lucky to come through it all right”. Pte Atkins also noted that he had received, as did all the British soldiers at the front, a Christmas present from Princess Mary containing “a pipe, tobacco and cigarettes in a very nice tin”. Charles Atkins did survive the war.

Back in Wendover, the Bucks Herald reported that, “ A board has been erected inside the

railings of the Literary I n s t i t u t e , facing the Town Clock, giving the names of the 110 men of the town who have joined the forces”. Cards, such as the one s h o w n on this page, were presented to the families of enlisted men who proudly d i s p l a y e d them in their cottage windows.

The Bucks Advertiser carried an article on the Christmas Services at St Mary’s Church: “The sharp frost on Christmas morning proved seasonable and quite in keeping with the picture of an old fashioned Christmas.

Notwithstanding the bright morning the day was certainly the quietist so far as outside rejoicings were concerned, that can be remembered. The bells were unable to be rung to usher in the happy day, and the band did not play the usual midnight carols or parade the town on Boxing Day. The [Halton Camp] soldiers were away on furlough and very few people were seen on the streets. On Christmas Eve the children, whose fathers had joined the forces and were away from home, were the recipients of seasonable gifts for the stocking which

“daddy could not fill” and were not forgotten by a few kind ladies and gentlemen who contributed to the fund , the gifts coming as a pleasant surprise to them. At St Mary’s Church at morning service the Rev C. C. Sharpe preached a helpful sermon to a large congregation from the text Philippians IV 7, “The Peace of God”. The Church was tastefully decorated with holly and ivy, and the following hymns were sung: “Christians Awake, Salute the Happy Morn”, “O Come all Ye Faithful”, “While Shepherds Watched”, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”, and “ O God of Love, O King of Peace”. At the close a verse from the National Anthem was sung.

Not all news items were directly concerned with the war. On December 19 the Bucks Herald reported: “The general meeting of the Wendover and District Sparrow Club was held at the Red Lion Hotel when there were present Messrs C. T. Adams, Frank Purssell, T. Thorne, R.C. Saunders, W.J. Stevens, E. Dawe, S.W.Brown and C.E. Freeman (Sec). The Secretary reported that last season about 5,000 sparrows were killed in the neighbourhood, and that the Club was in a sound financial position. It was unanimously decided to continue to carry on the Club and pay 3s per hundred for sparrow heads. It is hoped that all farmers, small holders, and gardeners will join the Club.” Clearly, there was no Christmas Truce for sparrows.

Val Moir & Mike Senior

If you have any family reminiscences you would like to share, please contact Wendover News as shown below and on the front page.

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YouthA Word from Wendover’s YouthAnna Hekkink – member, Wendover Youth Forum On Wednesday during half term we all went to Thorpe Park, along with other groups of young people from various youth clubs in and around greater Aylesbury. This was a great day, spent enjoying the rides and even a horror maze (as it was Fright Night) I really enjoyed the day; getting to know some other young people in my area, and having great fun.

Following on from the hugely successful holiday camp days in half term, we will be running camps, in partnership with Premier Sport, on 22 and 23 December 08:30 -

16:30. The cost of the camps are £19.95 per person per day and activities include; swimming, archery, football, pizza making, dodgeball, face painting, dance performance and much more. For bookings go to chewitspremiersport.orgWe are currently recruiting for our Youth Enterprise competition. If you would like to take part, please register your interest with Becky at [email protected].• Wendover Youth Club Thu 7-9 pm - Age 13-19 • Amazing Donkey Youth Club Fri 7-9 pm - Age

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Donation to Wendover Community CarIn October, Wing Cdr Jenny Holmes of RAF Halton presented a cheque for £600 to Jeremy Stevenson on behalf of the RAF Thrift Shop at Halton.

The Wendover Community Car operates a transport service for those who find it difficult to get about on public transport for such everyday activities as shopping, visiting friends or going to organised events such as Lunch Clubs etc. The Wendover Community Car is run by volunteers who each give up a few hours of their time each week to provide this service in return for a small donation to cover running costs.

In accepting the cheque Jeremy Stevenson said, “We are very grateful to the RAF once again for their generous support of the vital work carried out by the volunteers of Wendover Community Car in providing this vital service. At present we are very short of volunteer drivers and would be delighted to hear from anyone who feels that they can help. Our Co-ordinator can be contacted on 01296 317769.”

Support Thames Valley Police in WendoverWe are looking for residents of the Wendover community to join Thames Valley Police Volunteer Team and help to cover our new Police Information Point.

The purpose of the Police Information Point is to enhance public access to Thames Valley Police by dealing with enquiries from members of the public and promote community safety and crime reduction initiatives in Wendover.

If you have a few hours a week to spare and are over 18 years old then please contact me if you would like to hear more about this opportunity to become a Citizen in Policing.

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Help for People with a Hearing LossIf you or someone you know struggles to hear clearly, particularly in noisy situations, they would benefit from joining a lipreading class.Lipreading tutor Judy Perry, who has a hearing loss herself and wears two hearing aids, runs a class at Wendover Library Community Room on Friday afternoons.

Judy says “It’s very easy to misunderstand what someone is saying if you can’t hear them clearly. Lipreading helps to fill in the gaps in the conversation you can’t hear. Although one in six of the population has some degree of hearing loss, most people don’t know anyone else who is deaf and don’t know how to cope with it. Hearing aids help, but not much in noisy situations as they magnify all sounds, not just conversation.”

If you start to lose your hearing, Judy says the

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Local Newsbest thing you can do is to join a lipreading class as soon as possible. As well as learning the basics of lipreading, the classes also provide information about local services and innovations in assistive equipment which can help, for example flashing doorbells and vibrating smoke alarms. Learners find it very helpful to meet others who share and understand the difficulties too.

Deafness isn’t a joke; it doesn’t mean we’re stupid or getting old. It’s an invisible disability. People who become deafened may withdraw from social situations due to the difficulties they experience and can become isolated. Lipreading classes can help people regain confidence they may have lost.

Judy makes one final point. “If someone with a hearing loss asks you to repeat something, don’t say ‘Oh it doesn’t matter’ as that makes us feel we don’t matter. Please repeat or rephrase it until we have understood.”

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Development at CDRSChilterns Dog Rescue Society recently began development on new facilities at their site near St Leonards. Chairman David Lewis made the following statement on commencement of the work:

“Last year we were granted the planning permission we had worked so hard to achieve in order to redevelop the rescue centre. The next step was to put together a full specification of all the work required and send this out to various building companies with the capacity and experience to take on a project of this nature. A number of tenders were received and we then set about the process of having detailed discussion with a short list of our preferred contractors. We are delighted to announce that a contract has now been signed with Priory Gate Ltd. They are based in Dunstable and have worked on a number of similar sized projects including work at Whipsnade Zoo.

“Work commenced in earnest on Monday 20 October and construction will take approximately nine months to complete meaning that at the end of next summer we will have the purpose built facilities we have wanted for so long. We would like to express our sincere thanks

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to everyone who has enabled us to achieve this milestone; it is an unprecedented time in the history of the Society and means we will be able to do even more for dogs in need of our help.”

Swan NewsOur old male (sporting the orange leg ring) has been usurped by a younger, fitter male. He knew he was beaten, his “wife” has left him and he has now disappeared.

On Monday 3 November, I looked out of my window bright and early and a huge kerfuffle was happening on the canalside by the steps at Bankside. The two males were having a dreadful fight.

The week proceeded with the old pair being totally cowed and beaten, they skulked at the Wharf Road end. Periodically, the new family came and the new male wanted to attack again. The old pair kept escaping through the small gap by the weir into the cage. The male was a totally sorry sight, beaten and broken in spirit.

Towards the end of the week, the old pair were swimming towards The Wides. It was the FEMALE who was leading, very determined. The male was reluctantly following. When they were almost there, they stopped, pondered, and the male started swimming back up. The female followed him but only for a while, then stopped. Later on, I saw the old male FLY back in to the top of the canal but without his female. He stayed around a further day but then disappeared, I don’t know where. I was told the old female was consorting with the new family, but I’ve not seen that.

Sue Hetherington

London Irish vs London Welsh 26 December London Irish Rugby Club have teamed up with the Wendover News to offer one reader the chance to win two hospitality tickets to the Boxing Day Derby game versus London Welsh at the Madejski Stadium on Friday 26 December (kick-off 15:00).

The tickets will give you access to the Guinness Lounge and include food and drink as well

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As well as being able to take advantage of London Irish’s renowned Hospitality Package, you will also be treated to an Aviva Premiership match and a classic Derby. The game, which is the last fixture they will play in 2014, offers both sides a fantastic opportunity to build some momentum into the second half of the season.

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Sandy’s Trek to EdenWeston Turville resident Sandy Atfield celebrated her 60th birthday and 40th wedding anniversary by walking 300 miles for The Lymphoma Association. Sandy started at St Nicholas Parish Church, in Sutton, where she and Richard got married. She received the blessing of the Bishop of Croydon and a cheer from the congregation before setting off from Sutton to Surrey and then to The Eden Project in Cornwall. Both Sandy and Richard asked friends and family for donations to the charity instead of any anniversary or birthday presents, setting a target of £1,000 which they exceeded almost immediately!

This trek was in memory of Sandy’s brother, Malcolm, who unfortunately passed away 10 years ago. Sandy said that Malcolm “was a keen gardener and helped many church and other friends in Sutton care for their gardens. Malcolm always wanted to visit the Eden Project but sadly he became too ill to make that journey.” Sandy walked all 300 miles and raised over £4,500, more than four times her target.

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Alongside the usual GCSE/A levels, students study technical qualifications supporting our IT and Construction specialism. At the end of their course, they are armed with a strong set of both academic and technical exam results, giving them an advantage over their peers as they step into work, or further education.

The UTC brings together major local employers like Taylor Wimpey, Cisco, Esri UK and McAfee in equal partnership. They helped form our curriculum and ensure our students gain valuable work-related learning to improve their employability within the Construction and IT sectors.

Through their technical skills learning, exposure to the industry and employers from day one, our young people are more used to and ready for the working world, than those in a usual school environment. They have an

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Caring for Local WoodlandsA team of super-fit volunteers spent a few hours on the 12 November at the popular and beautiful Hockeridge and Pancake Woods, situated between Ashley Green and Berkhamsted, opening-up and restoring a well-used ride to make access easier.

These woods are owned by the Royal Forestry Society (RFS). They were bequeathed to them in 1986 by Mary Wellesley, great grand-daughter of the Duke of Wellington. She rescued the woods from neglect in 1952 and helped create the wonderful woods you can see today.

The RFS want to work with local people and the Chiltern Society to help maintain the woods for future generations. The wood hosts a huge diversity of native and non-native trees, wildflowers, butterflies, badgers, stoats, deer

and birds, all of which add-up to a fantastic experience when you visit the woods.

The Chiltern Society is a local environmental charity with almost 7000 members based in Chesham.

This was the first work-party organised by the Chiltern Society in conjunction with the RFS. A mixture of highly experienced conservation volunteers from the Chiltern Society who were ably assisted by local volunteers. From these enthusiast individuals it is hoped to create a regular conservation group dedicated to looking after these two woods.

The work involved cutting back and coppicing self-seeded trees, removing bracken and bramble and generally tidying up the ride to encourage the movement of birds, insects and butterflies. Future work parties will carry out a range of conservation work ideally suited to people of all ages and levels of fitness.

All the volunteers enjoyed a well-earned cup of tea and slice of cake after an hour or so of hard but satisfying work and then carried on to finish the job!

If you’re a regular visitor to the wood, want to find out more or would like to join this group, contact the Chiltern Society’s volunteer co-ordinator, Geoff Wiggett on 01442 875906 or the Royal Forestry Society on 01295 678588.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS from all of us @ No2 As a delicatessen specialising in British produce and wine shop specialising in small producers with superb wines from an international playing field. No2 Pound Street is a must do on the Christmas shopping list…. We look forward to seeing you all at WENDOVER LIGHTS SWITCH ON Wednesday 3rd December 5.30 pm onwards

DECEMBER HOURS @ No2 Throughout December No2 Pound Street will be open until late* Monday to Saturday. For shopping, hamper orders, or bring a group of friends for a wine tasting, *timings revert to usual after Christmas

FUN WINE TASTING @ No2

Celebrate with your friends or work colleagues, book a fun evening of food and wine for only £25 pp, or upgrade to include sparkling wine and smoked salmon on arrival

HAMPERS & CHEESE ORDERS We love making hampers at No2, we can cater for all your needs; one off bespoke for Dad, or corporate order; pop in to discuss

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THE MENU Cauliflower velouté

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Business ForumChristmas Made EasyAs a delicatessen specialising in British produce and wine shop specialising in small producers with superb wines from an international playing field. No2 Pound Street is a must do on the Christmas shopping list….

Late Night Christmas Shopping Nights Throughout December No2 will be open until late every night (exc Sunday) to ensure you can do your shopping at your leisure….or pop in for a glass of wine or two.

Christmas Gift HampersWith a well-established reputation for creating first class Christmas hampers, you simply must pop into No2 Pound Street in Wendover. We can cater for stocking fillers to multiple corporate hamper orders and everything in between. We can create bespoke hampers to suit your needs, including traditional seasonal treats, pannetone, Christmas puds, decadent chocolates from local producers, award winning British cheese with all the accompaniments, and

don’t forget the wine and port. We are happy to take orders over the phone, or via our website, but we also love to see our customers on a one to one basis in the shop. Our hampers can be delivered far and wide on next day courier service or collected from the shop, whichever suits you best. We also offer cakes of cheese and other cheese essentials. What are you waiting for…..?Christmas Wine Tasting PartiesAre you looking for an event that is a little bit different to entertain work colleagues or friends this Christmas? Why not book yourselves in for a fun wine tasting from only £25pp including delicious No2 deli platters to accompany your wines. Upgrade to include sparkling and smoked salmon on arrival for £40pp. Please call 01296 585022 to book your party in, but hurry as dates are filling up fast! (t&c apply).

Festivities at Russell ArmsOur cosy country pub gives a very traditional feel, with a friendly welcome and log burning

fires you will instantly be at ease at Russell Arms. This Christmas-time we want you to make memories and celebrate a wonderful year with those near and dear, so at Russell Arms our commitment is to make your Christmas as stress-free as possible.

Christmas PartiesWe have an excellent Christmas party menu available from 25th November until 19th December (excluding Saturday and Sunday). Our chefs have created a fabulous three course menu, which you can order in advance, so when you come to dine with us you can focus on your party and let your hair down. Christmas party bookings are £30pp, but if you manage to get your booking in by 24th November (t&c apply) then we will give the same menu for only £24pp, you must quote L24 when making your reservation.

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Seasonal EventsDay/Date Time Event

Fri 28 Nov Last posting - Operational BFPOsSun 30 Nov Giving Trees in ChurchesWed 3 Dec Judging of Christmas WindowsWed 3 Dec Last posting - Asia, Far East (inc Japan), New ZealandWed 3 Dec 16:00-20:00 Wendover Christmas Lights Switch On, Manor WasteThu 4 Dec Last posting - Australia

Fri 5 Dec Last posting - Africa, Caribbean, Central & South America, Middle EastFri 5 Dec Round Table Old Folks' Party: ARFC

Mon 8 Dec Last posting - Cyprus, Eastern Europe, GreeceTue 9 Dec Last posting - Canada, PolandFri 12 Dec Last posting - Static BFPOs & USA

Sat 13 Dec Last posting - Western Europe (excluding Greece & Poland)Sat 13 Dec 16:00 Santa's float: Weston Turville

Sun 14 Dec 16:00 Santa's float: Princess Mary Gate and HaltonSun 14 Dec 16:30 Nativity Live! Wendover Christian CentreTue 16 Dec 18:00 Santa's float: Dobbins Lane

Wed 17 Dec 17:00 Last Orders for Kings Farm Shop TurkeysWed 17 Dec 18:00 Santa's float: Wharf RoadThu 18 Dec Last posting - 2nd class and Royal Mail signed for UK inlandThu 18 Dec 18:00 Santa's float: Grenville and Lionel Avenues

Fri 19 Dec 17:30-18:15 Bedtime Stories & PJ Party, Wendover LibraryFri 19 Dec 18:00 Carols around the Christmas Tree, Manor Waste

Sat 20 Dec Last posting - 1st class UK inlandSat 20 Dec 09:00-13:00 Last Local Produce Market before Christmas, Manor WasteSat 20 Dec 14:00 A Dickensian Christmas, Wendover Library Room, see ad p 3

Sun 21 Dec 14:00-15:00 Carols on Coombe HillTue 23 Dec Last posting - Royal Mail Special DeliveryTue 23 Dec 11:00 Festive Songs & Stories, Wendover Library

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Wendover Parish Council has invited many of the central Wendover retailers to stay open for Late Night Shopping, see map on page 21. There will be a Christmas Market on the Manor Waste AND in the car parks behind Lloyds Chemist and Budgens Supermarket, see map opposite.

This year’s Christmas market will feature delicious hot food and drinks as well as many craft, card and gift stalls, many new for 2014. This will be the perfect opportunity to buy some original presents without having to travel too far and in a truly joyous atmosphere. There may be shops open you have never visited before or market stalls offering hand-crafted items not usually available in the chain-stores. Browsing in an evening market atmosphere will only add to the experience and ehance your gift-giving experience.

The main beneficiary of the evening will be Rennie Grove Hospice Care. For more information, you can visit the Rennie Grove Hospice Charity Shop at 5 High Street, HP22 6DU or the website http://www.renniegrove.org. This charity has developed from Iain Rennie Hospice at Home and Grove House.

This year’s Christmas Market is developing into the biggest and best yet seen in Wendover. Don’t miss it - make sure you bring your friends!

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Christmas MarketWednesday 3 December

4-8pm on the Manor Waste


Christmas Trees & Late Night Shopping Wednesday 3 December


Local Gifts for Local PeopleGiving is a very rewarding experience and also great fun – whether it’s a gift for someone in your family or for a friend or colleague. It may be a gift for Christmas, a birthday, an anniversary or for Mother’s or Father’s Day.

Helping adults with special needs £100A short break for older people £100Keep someone in their home £50Help a child with cerebral palsy £40Help a young person with autism £40Keeping time (talking watch) £20Feed four families £10Mothers are special £10

Choosing to give a gift from Local Gifts means you can help people in Buckinghamshire transform their lives and the lives of their communities. When you buy a gift from Local Gifts we’ll send you a certificate and

envelope so that you can give it to the person receiving the gift to explain how local people and communities will benefit. We can also include either a Christmas or general gift card.

The gifts range in price from £10 to £100 and there are gifts for people in all age ranges and many different situations.

90% of the money which you give through Local Gifts will go direct to the charity providing the service, 10% will go towards covering the cost of operating Local Gifts. If, for any reason, the charity providing the service for each gift is unable to provide the precise activity, the money will be used by the charity for a very similar activity.

Give a gift from the heart.Be inspired and contact us now! 01296 330134 www.heartofbucks.orgThank you for choosing Local Gifts.Registered charity number 1073861

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www.sallyturnerantiques.comCustomer car park through archway

Christmas Sale20% or more off

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We offer probate and insurance valuations

Join us for mulled wine and late night shopping on Wednesday December 3rd

11 High Street, Wendover, HP22 6DU

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Glad Tidings Winter StoutBlack Chocolate StoutFlanders Pale Ale

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Collect direct from the farm to meet us and see where its all produced. We sell produce all year round!

Order online: www.potashfarmfoods.co.ukAlso at Tring, Wendover, Chesham and Berkhamsted Farmers Markets

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Call Jonathan on01296 662462 or 07725 091428 to avoid the Christmas rush!

The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual tax-free state benefit which is paid automatically to all eligible older people to help them keep warm in winter. For many people this payment is vital to keep them going through the winter.

If you feel that you’d like to give some or all of your payment to help local vulnerable people, please contact [email protected], telephone 01296 330134 or click on www.heartofbucks.org.

The Big Heat Fund at Buckinghamshire County Council Foundation supports voluntary and community groups working throughout the county to help vulnerable people this winter. If we can, the Foundation will also claim the Gift Aid on your donation which will increase its value by 20%.

Thanks to the generosity of donors and funders, since setting up in 2000, The Big Heat has invested £5 million through grants and loans in 1,600 community groups and projects. Every community in the county has benefited.


Carols & Church ServicesDay/Date Time Event Location

Sun 14 16:00 Christingle St Mary'sSun 14 18:00 Nine Lessons & Carols St Michael's, Halton

Fri 19 18:00 Individual Confession St Anne'sSun 21 08:00 Holy Communion (C of E) St Anne'sSun 21 09:00 Parish Communion St Mary'sSun 21 09:15 4th Sunday of Advent Mass St Anne'sSun 21 11:00 Christmas Family Service Wendover Free ChurchSun 21 18:00 Nine Lessons & Carols St Mary’s, Weston TurvilleSun 21 19:00 Carols by Candlelight St Mary's

Mon 22 15:00 Carols at Bankside BanksideWed 24 16:00 Crib Service St Mary'sWed 24 19:30 Carols St Anne'sWed 24 20:00 Vigil Mass of Christmas St Anne'sWed 24 23:30 Midnight Communion St Mary'sThu 25 08:00 Holy Communion St Mary'sThu 25 09:15 Mass at Dawn with Nativity Play St Anne'sThu 25 10:00 All-age Communion St Mary'sThu 25 11:00 Christmas Day Worship Wendover Free ChurchSun 28 08:00 Holy Communion (C of E) St Anne'sSun 28 09:15 Mass of the Holy Family with Carols St Anne'sSun 28 10:30 Parish Communion St Mary'sSun 28 11:00 All-age Carol Service Wendover Free ChurchSun 28 18:00 Sung Evensong St Michael's, HaltonThu 01 12:00 Mass of Mary, Mother of God IHM, Gt Missenden HP16 9AA

Christmas Carols: From Church Choir to Village Green tells the eye-opening stories of 24 of our favourite carols. Conductor, choirmaster and church musician Andrew Gant explores the history of our seasonal soundtrack from the Annunciation, through Advent, to Christmas Day and the arrival of the Magi in all their splendour. Join in the musical magic with simple sheet music included in the book. Available to buy from 7 November in all good bookshops and online. There’s a special edition available at Waterstones which comes with a free Christmas Carols CD including all the hymns conducted by Andrew Gant.

Links to buy:Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Carols-Village-Green-Church/dp/1781253528/ref=sr_1_1_twi_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413556104&sr=1-1&keywords=christmas+carols+andrew+gant Waterstones:http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/andrew+gant/christmas+carols/10850302/ Hive (independent bookshops): http://www.hive.co.uk/book/christmas-carols-from-vil-lage-green-to-church-choir/19224914/

StartersTerrine of Aylesbury duck, roast shallots, “lentil du puy”, pork rillette Scotch egg & sweet Sherry vinaigrette

Terrine of lentil du puy, roast shallots, braised carrots, Glamorgan sausage Scotch egg & sweet Sherry vinaigrette (v)

Fish CoursesSeared fillet of seabass, sauce escabeche, preserved cherry tomatoes & basil

Basil scented tofu, sauce escabeche, preserved cherry tomatoes, basil beignet (v)

Main CoursesAged fillet of beef, celeriac puree, orange braised endive, dried morel jus & triple cooked chips

Sea salt baked ruby beetroot, celeriac puree, orange braised endive, dried morel jus (v)

Cheese Course (Before or after dessert)A selection of British and European farmhouse cheeses, served with green apples, celery & chutney with home-made parmesan biscuits

DessertRaspberry & chocolate macaroon

Followed by:Coffee, tea & toasted stollen

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Wishing you a Whitewaters Winter Wonderlandof a Christmas!!

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?In the lane, snow is glistening

A beautiful sight,We’re happy tonight.

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Gone away is the bluebird,Here to stay is a new bird

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Village QuizWendover Village Quiz started on 9 October and for three Thursdays teams battled in Round One. Here are the results (winners in bold):Thursday 9th October:Free Church A (42) Phalacrophobia Society (32)The Old Nickers (39) WPC Lads (30)St Marys Alpha (32) Arty Facts (36)

Wendover Rotary – Free pass to 2nd round

Thursday 16th October:Hase Osborne (32) Wendover Camel Racing Club (35)Wendover Evening WI. (29) Halton Singers (26)Wendover Twinning Association (28)

WPC Ladies (30)

Thursday 23rd October:Hale Valley Vineyard (30) Wendover U3A (37)Free Church B (30) St Anne’s RC Church (31)Book Ends (29) Shoulder of Mutton (27)

After a short break, coinciding with half term for the school children, Round 2 continued for two weeks, starting on Thursday 6 November. Thursday 6th November:

Wendover Rotary (36) Hase Osborne (37)St Anne’s RC Church (29) St Marys Alpha (40)Free Church B (26) Old Nickers (37)Wendover U3A (40) Book Ends (20)

Thursday 13th November:Arty Facts (28) WPC Ladies (16)WPC lads (34) Free Church A (37)Wendover Evening WI. (33) Wendover Camel Racing Club (28)Hale Valley Vineyard (27) Phalacrophobia Society (45)

The quarter finals, semis and finals took place after the December edition of Wendover News went to press. The results are published on Facebook and Twitter soon after the event and will be covered in the January edition of Wendover News.

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SchoolsWendover CE Junior SchoolOfsted Our school was inspected in June 2014 and was judged to require improvement. Whilst the overall judgment was disappointing, the report contained many positives. The Ofsted team was clear that some of our practice was ‘as good as they had seen in any school.’ The report indicated a number of key areas that needed to be improved and we have been working tirelessly to ensure that Wendover CE Junior School is ready for our next inspection when we will be judged to be at least Good.What have we been doing? There have been a number of key changes in our school since the inspection: •We have a new behaviour system which

is based on rewarding positive behaviour and that encourages children to take responsibility for their actions;

•We are improving our teaching and learning so that the provision for each child is at least Good

•We are developing our middle leaders so that all staff are responsible for driving standards

•We are involving children and parents far more in our school improvement work: review of behaviour system, review of the curriculum and homework, review of the reporting system and a shared approach to positive behaviour management through our positive reward cards.

The in-year progress data from last year shows that most children made good progress in Reading, Writing and Maths. Data for our Year 6 pupils shows that, in the large majority of areas, their attainment was significantly higher than the national average. For all pupils, and groups of pupils, progress in reading was also significantly higher than the national average.

Our visit from Her Majesty’s Inspector (HMI)When a school is judged to require improvement they are supported by an HMI who visits the school to assess the improvement since the inspection and work with the leaders to ensure that rapid improvement is made. We were delighted to welcome Liz Farr, HMI, to Wendover Juniors just before the October half-term. She was

Christmas and New Year Opening HoursWe will be open as follows over the holiday period:

December 2014Weds 24th 7.30am-6.30pm (Urgent cases only after 3pm, please telephone first.)Thur 25th Christmas Day - ClosedFri 26th Boxing Day - ClosedSat 27th ClosedSun 28th ClosedMon 29th 7.30am-6.30pmTues 30th 7.30am-8.00pmWeds 31st 7.30am-6.30pm

January 2015Thur 1st New Year’s Day - ClosedFri 2nd 7.30am-6.30pm

On days when we are open, telephone calls to 01296-623452 will be answered by us from 8am and the Dispensary opens at 8.30am. We require two working days to issue (or dispense) a prescription.When we are closed and you need medical attention, call 111.

Building WorksBuilding work at the Health Centre is now nearly complete. The main changes have

been to open up two new consulting rooms, move the dispensary adjacent to Reception and move the main entrance to allow for a smoother flow of people into the building. We thank you for your patience while this work has been going on.

Seasonal fluCommon symptoms of flu are sudden high temperature, aching, loss of appetite, headache, nausea, runny nose and a dry cough. Flu is more severe than the common cold and can last for up to a week. There have been few cases so far this season, but the situation could change at any time especially if we get a prolonged spell of cold weather.

Healthy people with flu will usually get better on their own: antibiotics are not effective. It is important to rest at home and take plenty of fluids. Paracetamol or ibuprofen will help relieve flu symptoms.

You should contact us if any of the following apply:• Your symptoms have got much

worse, or you have developed other symptoms that are not typical of seasonal flu, such as breathlessness or

a rash. • Flu symptoms have lasted for longer

than a week. • You have a significant long-term

medical condition.

Flu vaccine is still available for those in the eligible groups who have not yet received it: please contact Reception.

Safe alcohol consumptionProtect your health over the holiday season by sticking to recommended limits for safe drinking.• Men should drink no more than 3-4

units of alcohol per day (equivalent to a pint and a half of 4% beer) and women 2-3 units (equivalent to a 175 ml glass of wine).

• Have 2-3 days a week when you don’t drink alcohol at all.

• If you are driving don’t drink – even below the legal limit, reaction times are significantly slower.

For more information see www.drinkaware.co.uk.Our website is: www.westongrove.comWe wish all readers a very happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.

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very impressed with the changes that have taken place and with the collegiate approach to school improvement; she confirmed that we are taking effective action to tackle the areas requiring improvement identified at the recent section 5 inspection.

The main findings included:•You, your governors and senior leaders

have reacted promptly and purposefully to the inspection findings. The improvement plan has clear objectives linked to improvement priorities. All members of staff contribute well to improving the school quickly, feeling a sense of pride in their accomplishments.

•You have appropriately revised performance management systems. Leaders have successfully created a vibrant and dynamic ‘learning hub’ for all.

•The results at the end of 2014 show improvement, with pupils attaining well above average in reading, writing and mathematics. More pupils now achieve the highest levels, particularly in mathematics.

•A new behaviour system has been introduced which focuses more sharply on learning behaviour. All pupils are now expected to ‘stay green’ by demonstrating positive learning behaviour in lessons. Pupils know that ‘staying green’ includes listening carefully to instructions and starting tasks quickly.

• Governors provide useful support to school leaders and are equally ambitious about improving the school as quickly as possible.

Colet RemembranceYear 13 John Colet student Tom Hill took part in a unique Remembrance ceremony in London on Sunday 9 November. The event was part of a project created by the government of Flanders, taking soil from each of the British graveyards in Belgium to create a memorial garden to fallen, in London, linked to the poem by Rupert Brooke entitled ‘The Soldier’. Tom was one of only 60 British students to take part in this commemorative event and was incredibly proud to be involved in such an important and humbling ceremony.

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Wendover Businesses showcase at WestminsterLike a lot of us, I use supermarkets but also shop at some of our many excellent local food businesses.

I’d noticed that MP colleagues from other parts of the country had run events at the Commons to promote their local food and drink and I thought it was time we did the same for Bucks. So I got together with John Bercow and Cheryl Gillan and asked local firms to take part in a Bucks Food Day at Westminster.

Three businesses from Wendover were among those who came. Rumsey’s is now a real village institution but I remember that it started off as a tiny family chocolate-making business, with no shop front or café. Number 2 Pound Street brought some of their scrumptious cheeses. Aylesbury Escargots, whose snail farm is just off Nash Lee Road, supplies snails to some of the top

restaurants in the country – who says we can’t beat the French at their own game?

Several hundred MPs, Peers and parliamentary staff visited the event. I know from the comments I got from colleagues that they were impressed and I hope to repeat the exercise at some stage in the future.

HS2 UpdateAs many residents know, Sir David Higgins, Chairman of HS2 Ltd, accepted my invitation to come to Wendover and meet some of the leading campaigners against the project. I took him to see London Road/Wendover Dean, Ellesborough Road, Bacombe Lane, St Mary’s and Nash Lee Lane so he could get a clear picture in his mind of how people living close to the route would be affected by building work and later operations.

The Committee on the Hybrid Bill is working its way south along the route from Birmingham. They have now begun hearing

Warwickshire petitions. Their practice is to visit each section of the route before hearing petitions.

So far, no date has been announced for any Buckinghamshire visits. It’s not yet clear whether the Committee will continue to work south or whether they will deal with the London section before coming to the Chilterns last. The Committee Chairman has told me that either option is possible. He has also said that while the Committee will probe the value for money of mitigation proposals, they are not tied to any maximum financial limit. If they are persuaded by our case for the tunnel, they can add it to the Bill.

I’ve published my response to the DfT’s latest compensation proposals on the HS2 page of my website www.davidlidington.com.

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David Lidington is the Conservative MP for Aylesbury. He serves as Minister for Europe at the Foreign Office.


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Speed Limits ReplyOnce you are in a 30 limit there is no need, in fact it is not permitted under the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002, to install 30 mph repeater signs.

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Macmillan Fundraising Total 2014!Following on from a very successful Auction at The Swan, the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event held at my home in Little Kimble a

week later was yet again a fantastic morning’s fundraising. Over 70 people came along to enjoy the sunshine whilst having a cup of coffee or two, eating home made cake and catching up with friends. Some enjoyed a 20 minute manicure, or tried reflexology or acupuncture. There were stalls selling jewellery, cards & gifts, homemade jams and chutney’s. The raffle was as popular as ever, with many local businesses donating great prizes. This year’s Grand Total is an astonishing £7,146.00!

Thank you so much to everyone who gave their support and made it another record year’s fundraising!

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Thanks from the Reading FamilyOur sons and I would like to thank all you kind people for helping us celebrate Bryan’s life on 17 October.

Your generous donations enabled us to present a cheque for £1066 to the Florence Nightingale Hospice. Bless you all.

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Happy Christmas for Grandparents?As Christmas Day draws closer, a day on which very many grandparents are filled with joy, it is a very tearful time of year for so many grandparents both locally and nationally, who are denied contact with their grandchildren.

It is officially estimated by The Grandparents’ Association (a national registered charity), that at least 1 million grandchildren are denied contact with their grandparents and over 68,000 children are in the care system, many of whom are denied all or reasonable contact with their grandparents. Both of these statistics are growing year after year, hence so very many grandparents in the country are experiencing heartbreaking pain and loss. The members of The Grandparents’ Support Group for Aylesbury Vale help support each other during this extremely distressing time in their lives.

The Aylesbury based support group for grandparents’ denied contact with their grandchildren has been running for almost 4

years. Grandparents are denied contact as a result of divorce, family rifts, bereavements, ‘the care system’ or for absolutely no apparent reason at all. Consequently many grandparents are suffering great loss and pain every day of their lives. We would like to see grandchildren having the right to contact their grandparents (as long as it is safe to do so) but in the meantime our group offers information, support, advice and friendship in a confidential environment and helps grandparents to manage their loss as best they can.

We regularly invite guests to our group meetings such as Family Law Specialists, mediation lawyers and Family Therapists, amongst others all of whom have valuable input and help to increase awareness of our support group and this growing issue. We also have an in-house library of helpful support books, as well as help sheets on a variety of matters that relate to grandparents being denied contact with their grandchildren.

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Explorers/ScoutsThis coming summer (2015) 42 Scouts, Explorers & Leaders are heading off to Iceland. We have loads of good stuff planned, including the Golden Circle tour which takes in Geysers, Waterfalls & the Tectonic plates of Europe and America. We will also plan to have a day’s hike and glacier walking as well as whale watching and a visit to the Blue Lagoon. A camp day to join in with other troops stopping on the site, is also on our to do list. Our week will be split between the scout campsite and the YHA in Reykjavik. The aim being to give the scouts a flavour of Scouting in Iceland as well being based in the capital itself.

There is a small group of Wendover Explorer Scouts fundraising for our Expedition to Iceland in August 2015. If you require your car washing, garden services e.g fallen leaves cleaning or any old jobs doing, please contact us! E-mail- [email protected] Phone numbers- Mel on 07546550540 or Sue on 07788744711.

Scouting offers young people lots of opportunity to get involved in many fantastic activities such as this. All these activities are made possible by the adult volunteers who deliver these exciting activities. If you would like to get involved whether it be on an occasional basis or as a leader please contact [email protected].

Tuesday Evening Wendover Bridge ClubYou need no longer bring a partner if you wish to play on Tuesday evening at Wendover Bridge Club. If you wish to come on your own, you will be very welcome and a partner will be provided. For further details, phone Chris Peeler, 01296 624089.

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Whitchurch Morris MenDespite the weather, the Vale Tour went well and a number of people did come out of their lovely warm homes to see us dance on the Manor Waste. There is an overhead shot of the massed dance on the Wendover News Facebook page. If you want to see any more, please look at the latest photographs on our website: www.whitchurchmorris.org.uk.

We would love to get more young men involved as we are all getting on a bit and some new blood would be a great way to move on into the future. If you have ever thought that it would be fun but are not sure - come along and talk to us. We really would like to see a young revival.

During the autumn and winter, the Whitchurch Morris Men meet every Tuesday at 8:15 p.m. at Wilstone Village Hall to practice and learn new dances (and how to fly!). If you’d like to join in or would like some more information, you can contact us at [email protected].

Volunteering for GirlguidingBrownies and Guides get up to all sorts of fun, and we want as many girls in the area to be able to join in as possible. We are making an appeal on behalf of all the units in the Wendover District (which covers Wendover, Aston Clinton, Weston Turville, Halton, and Stoke Mandeville).

Because of shortages of help in Brownies and especially in Guides, girls are staying in the earlier age group units for longer periods. This means that girls are delayed in moving each term and also that the waiting list for each unit grows, potentially causing girls to miss out altogether on the opportunity to join Guiding.

Please, if you, or anyone you know (female or male and over 18), can help at Brownies or Guides, register your availability at www.girlguiding.org.uk/get_involved.aspx. We don’t mind how often you can help, as long as we know when you will be there so we can plan. It will help everyone, in the long run, and may even help your own daughter.

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RAF HaltonPlay Park ProjectWork has begun on the RAF Halton Play Park Project that will see the play parks at Tedder Road and Haddington Close completely refurbished and a brand new Multi-Use Games Area installed at the Haddington Close site.

The project will cost a total of £437,000 and has been financially supported by RAF Halton, the Armed Forces Community Covenant and Aylesbury Vale District Council. When complete it will ensure that RAF Halton will have excellent, safe and inclusive play areas at the busiest SFA sites at the Station.

The diggers rolled in on Monday 20 October to begin the demolition of the current play park at Tedder Road and the Station Commander, Group Captain Adrian Burns, was on hand to inspect the plans for the coming weeks. Whilst on site the Station Commander said, “It is great that work has begun on the much needed refurbishment of our play parks. When complete, these new facilities will provide a state of the art play area to be

enjoyed by children of all ages, both military and civilian, improving our already strong ties with the local community.”

Work is expected to finish in December with the facilities ready to use by Christmas (weather dependent). The Tedder Road Play Park is being tackled first, followed by work at Haddington Close. If you have any questions regarding the project please contact Flight Lieutenant Eamonn Leacy on 01296 656470.

Halton Recruit Training Staff Raise Money for Royal British Legion Training staff at RAF Halton embarked on a 48 hour non-stop treadmill challenge in the station’s Findlay Gym to raise money for the Royal British Legion. They expected to cover at least 296 miles in that time, the equivalent distance from RAF Halton to Dunkirk.

Physical Training Instructor, Corporal Ryan Hepworth, who came up with the idea, said: “I wanted to contribute to the remembrance commemorations so chose the Royal British Legion over the wealth of other charities out there.”

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Halton Apprentices Celebrate 70th Anniversary of the Great Escape The Annual Remembrance Service was held at St George’s Church, followed by a short Act of Remembrance at the Tribute to the Halton Apprentices in front of Kermode Hall at RAF Halton. The theme of this year’s Remembrance Service was The Great Escape and 2014 marks the 70th anniversary of this major event in RAF history, when 76 allied POWs made a daring escape from Stalag Luft 3, through one of three tunnels named

‘Harry’ which they had constructed in Hut 101. Most of the escapees were caught and subsequently shot on the orders of Adolph Hitler. Three ex Halton Apprentices who were among those shot after recapture were: Flt Lt Edgar Humphreys 25th Entry, Flt Lt William Grisman 23rd Entry and Flt Lt Thomas Leigh 32nd Entry.

VIP guests who attended the Halton Apprentice event were Air Commodore Charles Clarke, a former RAF Prisoner Of War who was imprisoned in Stalag Luft 3 in 1944 when the Great Escape took place. Now aged over 90 he is still the President of the POWs Association, and Air Vice-Marshal Nick Kurth CBE a former Halton Apprentice, who was the senior British representative in 2009 at the 65th anniversary of the Great Escape, and attended the commemorative event at Zagan in Poland where he laid a wreath for the three aforementioned ex Halton Apprentices. AVM Kurth addressed the Service, saying: “As we approach Remembrance Day on 11 November, our minds turn to the pain, the human conflict, the suffering and the loss

and moreover, we consider the sacrifices involved. Poignantly, this year marks 100 years following the outbreak of the First World War, often called ‘The Great War’. Losses endured by all involved were simply awful. However, we must not forget sacrifices in many wars since then. Indeed, the 13 year British campaign in Afghanistan has just finished with the loss of 453 lives.

“I should, however, like to focus on just one element of the Second World War – Stalag Luft 3 and the related Great Escape. But before I do, we must recognise that The Halton Apprentices have played their part in many many campaigns during the 20th and 21st Centuries. First a little about the camp: Stalag Luft 3 was a bleak, inhospitable camp built inside an edge of a sandy pine forest that stretched for 20 miles. Located near Zagan, formerly in Germany, it was 600 kms from Switzerland and 300 km from Baltic ports, run by Luftwaffe for allied airmen. In addition to being miles from anywhere it had a number of design features to prevent escape; buildings were raised to assist detection of tunnels,


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and built on sandy soil so it was easy to see spoil from digging so the integrity of a tunnel was difficult to maintain. Lastly, seismograph microphones were installed around the perimeter of the camp.”

After the service, which included the Halton Apprentice hymn and prayer, the Apprentices were formed up by Station Warrant Officer George Mifsud, and marched to the Tribute to the sound of the Golden Oldie Pipe and Drum Band, where the Act of Remembrance took place led by The Station Commander, Group Captain Adrian Burns. Next stop was Halton House for the reception where Air Commodore Clark was interviewed by local and national TV saying: “When we heard how many of the escapees had been shot it was an unbelievably bad day after all the hard work and hope, and at that stage the British Senior Officer decreed that there would be no more escaping. It was a very sad time but too many lives had been lost.”

RAF Halton Team Win Equestrian EventOn 29 September 2014 the RAF Halton

Equestrian Team won their first two rounds of the Inter-Station League (ISL), in their competitions against RAF Northolt and RAF High Wycombe at Hideaway Farm, Aylesbury. The ISL is an RAF-wide competition broken down into two geographical areas and the equestrian teams who are successful in the preliminary rounds will then compete in the finals and runners-up round in November 2014.

The winning team consisted of: Flt Lt Rosie Brooks, Cpl Heaton, Cpl Russell and Harriet Ditchburn. The competitions consist of a dressage test and a show jumping round where the marks are then combined to find the individual and team winners. All competitors had the added challenge of riding horses they had never ridden before for each phase of the competition.

RAF Halton Graduation ChangesThe RAF Halton Basic Recruit Graduation on the afternoon of 2 December will be the first time that RAF Reserves and RAF Regulars graduate on parade shoulder to shoulder. We wish all the graduates well in their Royal Air Force careers.

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The opening followed on from their successful Community Open Day on Saturday 15 November. This was an opportunity for local people to see the variety of projects available at The Old Allotment Site, adjacent to the Worlds End Garden Centre, HP22 6BD.

Lindengate is a Wendover-based charity dedicated to providing gardening/horticulture-based programmes to help those dealing with mental health issues on their road to recovery. They are doing this by creating an environment

that encourages a structured process of recovery where activities support them in becoming more self-confident and able to take those first steps towards recovery.

As a community project we are keen to involve as many local people as possible. Whether you are able to offer specific skills or just enthusiasm, anyone will be able to help us. It is the largest facility of this type in the Bucks area and can cater for up to 40 people per day.

Lindengate’s start-up has been made possible by many private donations and a great deal of hard work alongside some significant grants from AVDC, Heart of Bucks Community Foundation, the Paradigm Foundation, and Buckinghamshire County Council as part of the Prevention Matters programme.

Patricia Birchley, cabinet member for Health and Wellbeing at Buckinghamshire County Council is pleased to support a programme

specifically designed to help people with mental health issues. She said:

Local charitable groups are key to the success of our Prevention Matters programme, which brings health and social

care services together with the voluntary sector to support people who are finding it difficult to maintain their independence. The programme identifies community-based opportunities for activity and support that can address each person’s individual needs.

This was endorsed by Jane Gellatly who travels from the Oxford area to be involved:

I’ve been involved in this from the outset and it is so obviously beneficial to those with mental ill-health – working outdoors in a friendly and positive environment is great!

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Debbie Hekkink came to live in Wendover 10 years ago when her husband’s job moved to Hemel Hempstead and they didn’t want him to have a long commute. They moved down from the Midlands where most of Debbie’s family live, but Jurgen had left his family behind in the Netherlands.

Jurgen and Debbie met whilst back-packing in Australia. They got engaged and then married on their return. They first lived in Berlin for 4 years where Debbie was able to teach in a British military primary school and then at the Berlin British School when the military moved out. During their 3 years in the Netherlands, she also taught part-time in 2 international schools, in Rotterdam and The Hague.

They moved to the UK in April 2000 because it was difficult living in the Netherlands for Debbie with small children and no supportive network. They also didn’t want the children to start school in the Netherlands and then have to move to a different system in the UK. They had both grown up in small towns and wanted that environment for their own children. Jurgen was able to transfer to the UK with the company he was working for. Debbie and Jurgen fell in love with Wendover when they first visited. It’s such a pretty village tucked into the Chiltern hillside. They hoped to be moving into a welcoming community for the sake of their children, too - and so it proved

Their first home was on Halton Camp so their children attended Halton Community Combined School. They witnessed first-hand its transformation from a school in special measures to an outstanding

school under the leadership of Su Scrimshaw. Their children thrived there and loved the fact that they knew everyone because it was so small.

Wendover and Halton have provided them with what they needed as a family e.g. good schools, church, community, pubs and eating places, local shops and post-office. They are happy to drive out to larger shops and recreational activities.

It took a while to feel settled. They started to feel more a part of the community when they got more involved with life at St Mary’s Church and in the community. Both Debbie and Jurgen helped out with Junior Church and the Youth group. Debbie also volunteered in @stmary’s Fairtrade shop and worked for a while in the church office while the children were in primary school. Debbie still volunteers for a monthly slot in the shop on a Saturday, which she thoroughly enjoys.

Jurgen was also a governor at Halton School and Debbie supported the PTA. Once all three children were in Secondary School and Debbie had more time on her hands she wanted to do something more with her life. She saw an advert asking for volunteers in the local Children Centre run by Barnardos. She volunteered there for 18 months which then led to being offered a job. She now works 3 days a week in a Barnardos Children’s Centre in High Wycombe.

Debbie thinks that it took a good 4 years to feel settled and probably another 3 to feel embedded in Wendover, including moving to Grenville Avenue in 2009 into a house that was

big enough for their growing family and a dog too. She has discovered in her moves around the world that you have to make the effort to get involved and then be patient while you and your new community get to know each other, before you feel you are at home in a place.

Wendover Community was very supportive when Debbie first discovered a course at Ripon College, Cuddesdon. She completed a certificate in exploring Theology and Ministry, which gave her the opportunity to study more about the Christian Faith. She was kindly given a grant for books by the Lionel Abel-Smith Trust Fund. St Mary’s church also supported her with some of the cost of the three year part-time course.

This course has equipped her for her latest adventure: she has recently started as a volunteer lay chaplain in Wendover Junior School. This year she will be running a lunch-time club on a Monday, in which she aims to offer children a time to chill, chat and create. She provides games, books, a craft activity and the opportunity to talk.

She is also supporting Becky Murgatroyd, Wendover’s youth worker in running a self-esteem course at the John Colet School. Debbie can relate to not having much self-esteem while at school and is excited about the opportunity to support young people in this way.

Debbie and Jurgen have made a lot of really good friends in Wendover, and have found it to be a great place for raising their family.


DAY TIME EVENT CONTACT

7 days a week Morn/Eve JAZZERCISE classes to suit you. www.jazzercise-uk.com 07900 987230

Mon, Wed, Thu Morn/Eve Adult, Teenager Yoga Classes. 01296 623543, www.sarahyoga.co.uk

Mon, Thu, Sat Morn/Eve Zumba with Nikki, Mon & Thu 1815 Halton School, Sat 0930 Wendover Jr School nicolepistak.zumba.com, 07876443392

Mon-Thu, Sat Morn/Eve FabricHQ sewing. Topics, times & locations vary, see website for details www.fabrichq.co.uk

Mon-Sat Morn/Eve Wendover Fitness Classes. Activities & times vary, see website for details www.wendoverfitness.co.uk

Mondays The Rotary Club of Wendover & District. For meeting times see website www.wendoverrotary.org.uk

Mondays 13.30-15.00 Play & Language— Appt Only, Wendover Children’s Centre 01296 621143

Mondays 13.30-15.00 Wendover Baby & Toddler Group (term time only), Wendover Memorial Hall, £2

Mondays 19.00 Free friendly run/jog club to suit you. Meet point RAF base Chestnut Avenue. Nikki 07868 873911

Mondays 19.00-21.00 French/Spanish/German/Italian lang group at The Black Horse, Frogmore St, Tring Simon 07738 512664

Tue & Wed 19.30 Wendover Bridge Club, Cricket Pavilion, Witchell 01296 624089

Tue, Wed, Thu Morn/Eve Cat Booker Fitness classes – Pilates and Boot Camp www.catbookerfitness.co.uk

Tue-Sat Day/Eve Plain Stitch sewing. Topics, times & locations vary, see website for details www.plainstitch.co.uk

Tuesdays 10.00 Simply Walk, meet at Wendover Clock Tower for moderate walk 1-1.5 hours 01494 475367

Tuesdays 10.15 & 11.15 Bounce & Rhyme (term time only), Library Room 0845 2303232

Tuesdays 13.30-15.00 (bi-weekly) Multiple Magic—support group for multiple births, Wen Children’s Ctre 01296 621143

Tuesdays 14.00-16.00 artsmart Watercolour Plus, tutor Wendy Lewis, St Anne’s Hall www.artsmartuk.com/art-courses/

Tuesdays 19.30 Wendover Bridge Club, Cricket Pavilion, Witchell

Tuesdays 20.00 Wheelers & Dealers, Square Dance Club, Wendover Memorial Hall 07731 776654

Tuesdays 20.00 IMAGEZ Camera Club: Weston Turville Village Hall www.imagez.org.uk or 01296 612632

Tuesdays 20.00-22.00 Halton Singers, Halton Village Hall enquiries@haltonsing ers.org.uk

Wed, SUN, last Fri 09.30 or stated Cycle Rides with Bucks CTC from Clock Tower, Elles Hall or World's End Gdn Ctre southbuckscycling.org.uk/rides

Wednesdays 09.30-11.00 Stay & Play (term time only), Aston Clinton Guide Hall 01296 621143

Wednesdays 10.30-12.30 Beginners and Improvers art group, The Loft Studio, The Courtyard [email protected]

Wednesdays 18.45 Hartbeats African Drumming, beginner to advanced, £6, pay-as-you-go Justine 07773 047684

Wednesdays 19.00 & 19.30 Adult Swimming Classes, Wendover Pool Sharon 07990 521679

Thu & SAT 19.30-23.00 RAF Assn Halton and Ayles Branch clubhouse open to public, Bldg 259 RAF Halton

Thursdays 09.00-16.00 Wendover Weekly Market, Manor Waste

Thursdays 09.45-17.45 Fun Dog Training, Ellesborough Parish Hall [email protected]

Thursdays 10.00-11.30 Stay & Play (term time only), Wendover Children's Centre 01296 621143

Thursdays Evening (bi-weekly) Healing Meditation Group www.beingmystical.co.uk

Thursdays 19.00 & 20.00 19.00 Ballroom & Latin Dance Class / 20.00 Dance. Wendover Memorial Hall. 01442 865734

Thursdays 19.00 Taekwondo for ages 5 and up, Wendover CofE Junior School www.btkd.co.uk

Thursdays 19.45 Wendover Choral Society, St. Mary’s Church Wendover. 01296 709593

Thursdays 20.00 Pregnancy yoga classes; Halton Village Hall www.lizbrownyoga.co.uk

Fridays 09.30 & 11.15 Hatha yoga—gentle 09.30, stronger 11.15, Halton Village Hall www.lizbrownyoga.co.uk

Fridays 10.00 Noah's Ark parent-toddler group (term time only), Wendover Christian Centre

Fridays 10.00 Zumba Gold, St Anne’s Hall

Fridays 10.00-12.00 Healing Meditation Group, £10 www.beingmystical.co.uk

Fridays 14.00-15.30 Bumps and Babies (siblings welcome), Wendover Children’s Centre, 01296 621143

Fridays 14.20 & 15.15 Sounds Tastic - early for under 0-4 (mixed age), later for babies only, Wen Mem Hall www.soundstastic.co.uk

Fridays 19.00-21.00 Amazing Donkey Youth Club for 10-14 year olds (term time only), Wen Youth Ctre Paul Hammett 01296 621162

Fridays 19.30 “Friday night is music night” at St Mary’s Church @stmarys 01296 623123

SATURDAYS Aug 2014-May 2015 Aylesbury Rugby Club Senior Fixtures, Brook End, Weston Turville www.arfcuk.com

SUNDAYS 09.00-10.00 Rookie Lifeguard Classes for 8-12 year olds, Green Park Pool Liz 01296 622895

SUNDAYS 20.00 Bingo at the Royal British Legion Club, Chiltern Road, all welcome

Regular Weekly EventsTo Advertise your event for January 2015, please contact us before Wednesday 10 December.Calendar entry FREE, one line; What’s On Box charity rate £15 for 20 words.

Events are all viewable online at www.wendovernews.co.uk/eventsand we also mention them on Facebook and Twitter free of charge!


DAY/DATE TIME EVENT CONTACT

Tue 02 all day #Giving Tuesday, see p 3Tue 02 20:00 KEHS - Shops and Shopkeepers of Risborough, see p 3 http://www.bucksvoice.net/kehs/

Wed 03 16:00-20:00 Wendover Christmas Lights Switch On, Manor Waste, see p 4 & centre sectionThu 04 10:30 & 11:30 Family History Sessions with Cathy Soughton, Wendover Library 0845 230 3232Thu 04 19:00 Wendover Library Reading Group (1st Thursday monthly), Library Room

Fri 05 17:00 Until 4 Jan 2015 - Snow & Tell, The Story Museum, OX1 1BP www.storymuseum.org. ukSat 06 11:00-12:30 Cooking up a Story, The Story Museum, OX1 1BP www.storymuseum.org. ukSat 06 11:00-14:00 Lee Common School Christmas Fair, HP16 9JH, see p 4Sat 06 11:00-15:00 St Michael’s Christmas Fair, Anthony Hall, Aston Clinton,.see p 4Sat 06 11:00-16:00 Grand Christmas & Craft Fayre, Weston Turville Village Hall, see p 4 01296 424982Sat 06 11:30-14:00 Winter Fayre, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, HP16 9AA, see p 4Sat 06 12:00-14:00 IGSA Coffee Posse, Costa, Aylesbury Road [email protected] 06 14:30-16:30 Aylesbury Vale Embroiderers’ Guild, Stoke Mandeville Methodist Church www.embroiderersguild.comSat 06 19:00 Dinner/Dance for Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Wilston Vlg Hall, HP23 4PE, see p 4 [email protected] 06 19:30 A Baroque Christmas, St Mary's Church, see p 4

Sun 07 11:00-17:00 Mince Pies & Mulled Wine! Antiques at Wendover, see ad p 1Sun 07 17:00 Florence Nightingale Hospice Tree of Light, Stoke Mandeville Hospital www.fnhospice.org.uk

Mon 08 morning Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (2nd Monday monthly) 07890 973751Tue 09 evening Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (2nd Tuesday monthly) 07890 973751Tue 09 19:45 Wendover Evening WI – “Angels in Art”, St Anne's Hall, see p 5 01296 582318Tue 09 20:00 Chiltern Humanists - “Santa Claus”, Wendover Library Room, see p 5 www.chilternhumanists.org.uk

Wed 10 19:00 Grandparents Association Support Group (2nd Wednesday), Holiday Inn, Weston Turville 07949 640156Wed 10 19:30 Halton Singers Silver Jubilee Concert, St George's Church, RAF Halton, see p 5Thu 11 10:30 Christmas Concert – Coffee & Carols, Wendover Community LibraryThu 11 10:30 Wendover Twinning Association Coffee Morning (2nd Thursday monthly), The Red LionThu 11 12:00-15:00 RAF Halton Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch, see p 5Thu 11 20:00 Weston Turville Horticultural Society – Festive Quiz, Weston Turville Village Hall, see p 5 01296 613965

Fri 12 14:00-15:00 Fun Fridays - Preschoolers Christmas Crafts, Wendover Library. Please drop in to book. 0845 230 3232Sat 13 10:30-12:00 Daddy Cool, playtime for children with male carers, Wendover Children's Centre 01296 621143Sat 13 11:00-12:30 Cooking up a Story, The Story Museum, OX1 1BP www.storymuseum.org. ukSat 13 14:00 Family History Talk: Harnessing Facebook Generation, Prebendal Fm Comm Ctre, see p 5 www.bucksfhs.org.uk

Sun 14 16:00 Christingle Service, St Mary's ChurchSun 14 16:30 Wendover Nativity Live! Wendover Christian Centre, see p 5Sun 14 18:00 Nine Lessons & Carols, St Michael's, HaltonTue 16 10:30 5 mile, leisurely, Wendover Area Walk. Meet at Library Car Park. Joe 01296 623868

Wed 17 17:00 Last Orders for Kings Farm Shop Turkeys, see ad p 17 01296 622014Thu 18 all day Santa's Kitchen children's cookery class, £45 www.sophiescookeryschool.com.Thu 18 09:00-14:00 Legacy Fairs Antiques Market, Wendover Memorial Hall, see ad p 4

Fri 19 17:15-17:45 Bedtime Stories & PJ Party, Wendover Library, see p 6 0845 230 3232Fri 19 18:00 Carols around the Christmas Tree, Manor Waste, see p 6

Sat 20 09:00-13:00 Last Local Produce Market before Christmas, Manor WasteSat 20 10:30 Wendover Christian Centre Book Club (3rd Saturday monthly), see p 6Sat 20 11:00-12:30 Cooking up a Story, The Story Museum, OX1 1BP www.storymuseum.org. ukSat 20 14:00 A Dickensian Christmas, Wendover Library Room, see ad p 3 0845 230 3232

Sun 21 10:00-14:00 Princes Risborough Farmers Market, High St, Princes RisboroughSun 21 14:00-15:00 Carols on Coombe Hill, picnic area, see p 6Sun 21 19:00 Carols by Candlelight, St Mary's ChurchTue 23 10:30 Stories with Santa, Wendover Library 0845 230 3232Fri 26 10:00 8 mile, moderate Wendover Area Walk, from Hale Lane Marie 01296 630062

Sat 27 10:00-11:00 ParkFit with Cat Booker, Castle Park, Aylesbury Road www.catbookerfitness.co.ukSun 28 11:00 All Age Carol Service, Wendover Free ChurchSun 28 18:00 Evensong at St Michael's, Halton

Wed 31 evening New Year’s Eve at the Russell Arms with Help for Heroes Charity Casino, see p 16 01296 624411

What’s On in December 2014To Advertise your event for January 2015, please contact us before Wednesday 10 December.Calendar entry FREE, one line; What’s On Box charity rate £15 for 20 words.


Wendover Parish Council PageMatters Arising

View from the ChairSeason’s greetings to one and all.

The Christmas Lights switch on takes place on Wednesday 3 December. There are more details on pages 18-21. A lot of people have been involved with the organisation, special thanks to the PC events working group, Sarah and all the PC staff, everyone involved from Rennie Grove Hospice Care – especially Penny and Claire – and the IRGH Wendover Fundraising Group. As I said earlier a lot of people involved. I would encourage everyone to make the most of the Christmas Window Competition. We have many and varied local shops which have been attractively dressed and are well worth a look. The winner will be announced on Wednesday 3 December, not only the Lights Switch on but also Late Night Shopping.

Don’t miss Carols Round the Tree at 6.30pm on Friday 19 December. A perfect opportunity for us to gather as a community.

As we enter a new year which will include important events such as the General Election (and PC elections which are far more important!) we can reflect on a period where Parish activities have improved greatly. We have good staff, good councillors, a good structure and a positive plan for moving forward. If anyone in the Parish wishes to stand as a Councillor in the May elections now is the time to think about putting your hat in the ring. If you have not considered standing before please think about it seriously now, we need representation from the whole of the Village, ideally enough people to ensure an election – more than 13!

Robert Duggan Chairman

January MeetingAs the usual date for the monthly Parish Council Meeting is rather close to the Christmas Holidays the date has been changed to Tuesday 13 January at 8.00pm.

Works to the Clock Tower continueThe clock, made by Field and Sons of Aylesbury, was installed in 1870 and has been hand wound once a week since then, currently by our groundsman Andy! To reach the clock involves two ladders and very tight spaces which present a real safety risk. As part of the project to improve the Clock Tower we will be installing an auto-winding system.

You may not have noticed (unless you have been looking up recently), that we have replaced the leaded glass windows at the top of the Clock Tower. Having found broken panes and varied efforts to repair the windows over the years (some of the leading being ‘drawn on’ in pen!) we decided it was time to return the windows to their original condition. Each of the eight new leaded panes have been handcrafted and installed by Richard Collins Property Maintenance. We would like to thank Richard for his craftsmanship and dedication to his work, which has resulted in beautiful windows which will no doubt outlast most of us.

Audit of Accounts 2013/14The Council is happy to report a positive outcome to the annual external audit. A copy of the ‘Annual Return’ signed off by the auditor can be found under ‘Financial Information’ at www.wendover-pc.gov.uk/council/transparency/

Notice Boards and ‘Banners’Please be aware that if you or your organisation currently put banners on the railings at Ashbrook Park, there are new Council regulations which only permit banners for ‘not for profit’ events and for regular group activities in the park. Anyone wanting to put up a banner must contact the Parish Council to seek permission first. A copy of the regulations can be found at www.wendover-pc.gov.uk/advertisingashbrook/ The Council will be installing a new Public Notice Board at Ashbrook Park next to the Council Notice Board. This will give the community more opportunities to share information. The board will be protected from the weather but the public will be able to open the doors and add notices. We will also be refurbishing the notice board on Library Approach with a new ‘self-healing’ recycled material for the back of the board. The board will be out of commission for a short while but any relevant notices will be replaced once the work is finished.

Volunteer Drivers NeededThe Wendover Community Car takes up to six passengers so can help groups as well as individuals. The scheme urgently requires more volunteer drivers. To help please call 01296 317769.

Wendover Parish Council, The Clock Tower, High Street, Wendover HP22 6DU

www.wendover-pc.gov.uk [email protected] 01296 623056

Next Parish Council MeetingMonday 1 December, 7.30pm

Library Room

Local Produce MarketManor Waste 9am to 1pm

Saturday 20 December

December 2014 Wendover News

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