New website Wendover News is delighted to announce the launch of its new website www.wendovernews.co.uk. Wendover News website is updated continuously so it is worth checking regularly. The home page shows the most significant news and events with today’s events at the top so it’s easy to see What’s On then click through to more detail if that has been supplied. Future events can also be looked up so remember to send in your events as soon as you know about them and everyone will benefit by being able to avoid clashes in the busy times. The new website also gives permanent space to all Clubs, Organisations and Associations in the Community section. Wendover News is trying to contact all such local organisations to ensure that the information held is current. Please

contact us if you need to change your details. Our contact details are on the right hand side of this page. Businesses which advertise with Wendover News are also entitled to free space in the online business directory and the new website also offers businesses the opportunity to have a detailed directory entry which can be used as your own simple webpage at minimal cost. Please let us know what you think of the new website—it was created for you.

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RAF Flypast date : Tuesday 8 January at 1.30pm To celebrate the completion of training at RAF Halton we can expect a flypast (weather permitting).

Mondays 13.30 Wendover Baby/Toddler Group 0-5yrs term time. Wendover Memorial Hall, details 709791 Mondays The Rotary Club of Wendover & District, for meeting times see http://www.wendoverrotary.org.uk Mondays 19.30 -21.30 Bucks French Club, Holiday Inn, Weston Turville, except Bank holidays, details 07738 512664 Mondays New Kung Fu classes for kids and adults Call Mark on 07809 403208 St Anne’s Hall. See advert on page3

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fridays JAZZERCISE classes to suit you : www.jazzercise-uk.com 07900 987230 Tue & Wed19.30 Wendover Bridge Club, Cricket Pavilion, Witchell : details 624089 Tue & Thu Morning and Evening Adult, Teen & Children's Yoga Classes. 01296 623543, sarahyoga@sky.com Tuesdays 8.30am onwards Not Just Coffee mornings, Wendover Christian Centre, all welcome Tuesdays 10.00 Simply Walk, meet at Wendover Clock Tower for easy walk approx 1 hour, details 01494 475367 Tuesdays 13.30-15.30 artsmart Drawing for Absolute Beginners, Wendy Lewis Studio, Wendover 01494 670372 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 call 01296 612632 We’days 19.00 Slimming World, Wendover Youth Club, contact gillianfranklin@hotmail.co.uk or 0773 888 2736 Wed’days 19.45 - 20.45 Salsa Dance Classes at Wendover Royal British Legion, Bookings: 07767 234532 Thursdays 19.00 Ballroom & Latin Dance Class / 20.00 : Dance, Wendover Memorial Hall, details 01442 865734 Thursdays 19.45 Wendover Choral Society, St. Mary’s Church Wendover. Details 01296 620450 Fridays 10.00 Churches together in Wendover Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler Group, Wendover Christian Centre

JANUARY Wed 02 10.00 Wendover U3A, St Mary’s Church, MEMBERS ONLY, details http://u3asites.org.uk/wendover Thu 03 19.00 Wendover Library Reading Group : For details call 07979 855047 Mon 07 07.00 The Bakers Shop, Wendover, re opens for business for 2013 Mon 07 19.30 Wendover Parish Council Meeting held in Wendover Library Room. All welcome Tue 08 19.45 W. Evening WI, Pot Luck—No Speaker, St Anne’s Hall, 01296 582318

Wed 09 20.00 Aston Clinton Horti. Soc. Meeting, ‘Wildflowers in the Chilterns’ by Gay Beattie: Anthony Hall

Wed 09 19.00 Grandparents Association Support Group, Holiday Inn W. Turville see page 5, Call 01296 582614

Thu 10 20.00 Chiltern Writers Liz Carter, winner of Criminology Book Prize 2012, Wendover Library Room Fri 11 18.30 Charity Film Night The Plank and Saving Grace St Anne’s Hall, Tickets £7.50 from Clocktower Sat 12 09.00-17.00 HS2 Roadshow about compensation at Wendover Memorial Hall Sat 12 10.00-16.00 OPEN DAY at Halton Health & Fitness Club. Details on advert on page 3

Sun 13 18.30 Contemplative Fire Gathering at St Mary’s Church 6.15 for 6.30pm start. Everyone welcome

Mon 14 Copy date for February edition of Wendover News

Thu 20.00 Weston Turville Horticultural Society. No meeting in January or February Thu 17 9.00-15.00 (Trade 8.00am) Legacy Fairs, Antiques & Collectors Market, Wendover Memorial Hall Thu 17 9.00-17.00 Fitness Open Day at the Belmore Centre with Cat Booker and Jenny Phillips see p 12 Thu 17 14.30 Wendover Horticultural Society AGM, Travels with Alan, Wendover Library Room Thu 17 20.00 Ayles Cntre for Nat. Trust: Walking England Coast to Coast, Graham Horn, Broughton Jnr School Thu 17 20.00 Halton Amateur Theatre Society’s Pantomime, ALADDIN. See advert below Fri 18 20.00 Aladdin performed by Halton Theatre Society call 01296 586582 Sat 19 10.00-16.00 OPEN DAY at Halton Health & Fitness Club. Details on advert on page 3 Sat 19 14.00 & 18.00 HATS presents “Aladdin” Tickets £7/£5 concs. 01296 586582 or Clock Tower Sat 19 14.00 History Talk: The Nightingale Sisters. Bucks FHS, Prebendal Farm Com. Centre, HP19 7QW Sat 19 09.00-13.00 Local Produce Market : Manor Waste outside Budgens Sun 20 10.00-14.00 Princes Risboro Farmers Market. High St. PR. Free Parking. (3rd Sun of Each Month) Sun 20 14.00 Halton Amateur Theatre Society production of “ALADDIN” See details on advert below Thu 24 14.30 WTU3A Arthur Sara Quiz, Weston Turville Village Hall Fri 25 20.00 W.T Historical Society Quainton Windmill: Patrick Tooms, Weston Turville Village Hall

What’s on in January 2013

for February 2013 events, please contact us before Monday 14 January Wendover News, Florence Nightingale Hospice Shop, High Street, HP22 6DX

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HATS Pantomime ALADDIN

Thurs 17 & Fri 18 January 8pm Sat 19 - 2pm & 6pm & Sun 20 - 2pm

Tickets £7 & £5 concns/children Contact 01296 586582 or Wendover Tourist Office

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Events

Five Alive! Sundays 5-6.15 pm, Wendover Christian Centre Five Alive! offers fun, activities, discussion and Christian worship for 8s-13s with their families. (Younger children are welcome.) Each afternoon starts at 5pm with delicious food (come hungry!). We start again on Sunday 13 January, and meet every Sunday in term time. This term will have a travel theme as we look at the early part of the book of Genesis. Come and share the fun!

Workers Education Association Courses (WEA) Tue 8 Jan 7.30pm Great Missenden Baptist Church Jeremy Neville’s music course will be on the piano in chamber music and the eight sessions will include music by composers such as Mozart, Schubert and Dvorak. Call David Wightman on 01494 863549 or www.wea.org.uk/courses

Charity Film Night for IRGH Fri 11 Jan 6.30pm St Anne’s Hall TV actor Geoffrey Palmer will open the first film night raising money for Iain Rennie Grove House Hospice Care. They will be showing “The Plank” featuring Eric Sykes and “Saving Grace” starring Brenda Blethyn. Tickets cost £7.50 and include a mince pie on arrival and are available from Wendover Clock Tower. The HS2 Property and Compensation Roadshow comes to Wendover Memorial Hall on 12 January 2013, 9-5.

Aladdin

17-20 January - See What’s On Calendar and advert pg. 2 The audience will be welcomed to Aladdin by a spectacle of all things Chinese. Tickets £7/£5 from 586582 or Clocktower.

LEGACY FAIRS Antiques & Collectors Market

Thursday 17 January

9am-2pm (Trade 8.00am) Entrance by donation to Charity

Wendover Memorial Hall

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The Wendover Society exists to help protect the character, charm and scale of our village.

The Society has 450 members of all ages but we need more so that we can better represent the views of the whole community when there are issues to discuss.

We have a wide range of activities including meetings about development, environmental work projects,

amusing and interesting speakers, campaigning on issues, an annual jazz picnic and regular surveys of members’ views. We also work with and help other

organisations in Wendover.

It costs only £10 a year for all those of voting age in a household to become full members. Join now and

there is nothing to pay until April. Download a membership form on our website now or call:

Rachel on O1296 625438 or Mike on 01296 621031.

www.wendoversociety.org.uk

More Book Club at Wendover Christian Centre Sat 19 January, 10.30am, Wendover Christian Centre What have you been reading over the Christmas period? Did you receive a book as a Christmas present that you’d like to recommend to others? Would you like to hear recommendations from others and learn of new authors whose work you might like to try? Book Club happens monthly and welcomes newcomers as well as regulars to bring their recommendations or simply to come and hear what others have been reading. We meet at 10.30am on Saturday 19 January, starting with coffee. There’s often cake as well!

Family History Talk: The Nightingale Sisters Saturday 19 January 2013, 2pm for 2.30pm. Buckinghamshire Family History Society invites you to hear Sue Baxter’s talk about the Nightingale sisters: Florence, famous for her work during the Crimean War, and Parthenope, author and the second wife of Sir Harry Verney, 2nd Baronet, at the Buckinghamshire Family History Society, Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, Fowler Road, Aylesbury, HP19 7QW. Non-members very welcome. Come along to see how the Society can help you. http://www.bucksfhs.org.uk

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Sunday 20 January, 6.30pm, St Mary’s Church Christians around the world unite annually to think and pray for greater closeness and oneness in the Christian Church. The theme for 2013 has been created by Christians in South India who have reflected on their own context. They issue a call to respond to the obligations of justice in the world. The churches in Wendover have marked the Week of Prayer for

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Visits to interesting gardens and stately homes Special lunches Supper performances Special afternoon teas Luxury coaches

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Group visits to Theatres and places of Cultural Interest

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Christian Unity for many years and this year’s event is a service, (details above). The speaker for this year’s service during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be Rt Revd Dr Alan Wilson, Bishop of Buckingham. All are welcome.

A Foodbank for Wendover Thursday 24 January, 7pm, Wendover Christian Centre Churches Together in Wendover is linking with The Chilterns Foodbank, Aylesbury Vale Housing Association and other partners to make sure that people in Wendover do not starve because of temporary financial difficulties. If you would like to help with this venture, please come to this meeting in Wendover Christian Centre, HP22 6JG, almost opposite Wharf Road.

Post Burns Night Ceilidh Saturday 26 January 7-11pm Wendover Memorial Hall Amber Willow return for an evening of country style dancing (or just listening and watching!) with a buffet supper to sustain both dancers and spectators alike. Tickets are £12. Early reservations accepted. Contact Mike Spain 01296 622678 or mjp.spain@btopenworl.com. Net proceeds will go towards a replacement vehicle for our mobile clinic. The Theatre in the Villages production back in October raised £525. Our thanks to all who supported us then. We would love to see you.

Evening Worship at Bankside Sunday 27 January, 6.30pm, Bankside Lounge This month Wendover Free Church will be holding Evening Worship at Bankside on the 4th week in the month – Sunday 27

th at 6.30pm. All are welcome to share this informal time of

worship and stay for tea and biscuits afterwards.

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www.wendovermusic.org.uk Wendover Village Quiz Congratulations to Hale Valley Vineyard who won Wendover Village Quiz on Thursday 29 November.

BOB & Captain Hook A group of 10 students from year 11 of the John Colet School in Wendover have formed a franchise company called Colet Car Accessories and are competing in the Young Enterprise Scheme nationally with the support of Hyundai Motor UK. They have developed two unique products: BOB (Boot Organiser Basket) can be used when shopping to save bags. BOB has Velcro on his bottom so he will stay put in the boot of your car. He collapses when not in use or can be used as a boot organiser. Captain Hook is a powerful suction hook and can be used inside your car to hold a shopping bag or that take-away meal that normally ends up all over your carpet. They can be purchased now from their website www.ColetCarAccessories.co.uk with free local delivery.

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18 May Brodsky String Quartet

8 June Tamsin Little, violin & Martin Roscoe, piano

6 July Hilliard Ensemble, vocal quartet

Season tickets £42/£39 from 4 Feb, 01296 615753

We at both the Canal & River Trust (CRT) and Wendover Arm Trust (WAT), read the article – ‘Wendover Arm Restoration: What future for wildlife’ – in the December edition of Wendover News with interest . The whole canal network is a haven for all sorts of wildlife, indeed within the research undertaken over the last 2 years as we (previously British Waterways) prepared to transfer to Trust status it was one of the biggest positive attributes of inland waterways that the public say they appreciate. We work very closely with WAT on each phase of their works and we are confident that all works do comply and will continue to comply with all environmental and ecological requirements placed upon us. Any further phase of the Wendover Arm restoration will need to be subject to an independent Environmental Assessment. This will take into consideration protected species such as water vole and white-clawed crayfish. The assessment will need to propose mitigation for these species, if found during surveying, and this will be in consultation with Natural England. An Environmental Assessment will also address the potential deterioration in environmental status of the water body under the Water Framework Directive. In CRT we have nothing but admiration for the commitment and dedication that WAT are demonstrating through their amazing efforts to restore the Wendover Arm. They are held up as a role model of professionalism across inland waterway circles, often visited by other aspiring restoration groups wanting to emulate their achievements. I would ask local residents to understand the heritage, history and wildlife of the Wendover Arm so that they can give their support to WAT in their continued endeavours.

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HS2 in court No decision has been taken, according to the government lawyers in court. Lawyers for 51M, the council group, argued that as a decision had been made, people in the North could not have their views heard as they had not been consulted. No decision means there cannot be a judicial review. The did or did not decide position depends on the judge and maybe appeals. The HS2 AA case was the one Wendover supported. Many thanks to all who contributed.

David Elvin QC made HS2AA's case over 4 - 5 December: stated simply, the Secretary of State for Transport had acted unlawfully by:

failing to comply with the Strategic

Environmental Assessment (SEA) Regulations. SEA requires that alternative routes be proper ly cons idered, environmentally assessed and consulted upon.

ignoring its obligations under the Habitats

Directive to undertake screening for protected species and habitats.

ignoring the provisions of the international

Aarhus Convention to provide information, participation in decisions and access to justice in environmental areas.

making significant changes to the route after

the 2011 consultation but then failing, as required by the SEA, to provide alternatives and re-consult on these changes.

The case also emphasised that a Hybrid bill

process means that the requirements of the EU Environmental Impact Assessment Directive would not be followed.

If any Judicial Review succeeds expect a DfT appeal and a need for cash to fund it.

Compensation consultation, low profile, is underway. An information sheet will be sent round in January or ask now. The autumn statement delayed the Northern Y- arm route till next year, even HS2 did not know! Some northern MP's are belatedly realising that they have misunderstood dates and benefits. Donate £5/mth by standing order to save Wendover! For information contact Antony C h a p m a n o n 0 1 2 9 6 6 2 3 7 3 0 (chap@halevalley.wanadoo.co.uk).

John Savin, Wendover Stop HS2

The HS2 Property and Compensation Roadshow comes to Wendover Memorial Hall on 12 January 2012, 9am to 5pm.

We have opportunities to influence initial HS2 construction plans through the Community Forum and through our elected representatives in national and local government. It is important that everyone who has views on this, including constructive suggestions for improvement, should pass them on through organisations represented on the Community Forum such as the Parish Council, The Wendover Society and Wendover HS2.

Mike Beard, The Wendover Society

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Relieve Pain and remain injury-free Sports and remedial massage therapy combines general and deep tissue manipulation with various forms of stretching, to loosen up tight muscles, break up adhesions in muscle fibres, and restore and maintain the functionality of your muscles. Sports massage is something that can be of enormous benefit to almost everyone, greatly helping to reduce muscular pain. Considering the amount of time we spend sitting in front of a computer or in a car, tight shoulders, backs and hips are almost inevitable. Sports massage can help loosen tight muscles and improve posture and movement whether you are an athlete or not. A good sports massage therapist will be sure to work within pain tolerance and you should leave feeling better than when you arrived! A common misconception is that sports massage is only for those who already have an injury. However, while sports massage can be used to help treat injuries, it is far more effective when used as a strategy for preventing injury. Regular sports massage can reduce the risk of injury by helping muscles and joints remain supple and functional. In summary, sports and remedial massage therapy can help everyone, from elite athletes to office workers remain pain and injury free. To find out more about sports massage, or to book an a p p o i n t m e n t c o n t a c t R o r y T w o g o o d o n : r o r y@cores t rengthgym .co .uk , 07887 530257 , @TwogoodMassage on Twitter. (See advert below)

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Exercise is for life not just for January…. Every January lots of people join a gym or go to exercise classes brimming with optimism and “Christmas pudding”, and only half of these resolutions will make it as far as March.

So why is this? Mostly because people think we will lose weight if we go to the gym - yes and no! If your calories out exceed your calories in, then yes you are likely to lose weight, but unless you make these changes for good and not just for January you will spend a lifetime on the weight management roller coaster. Exercise is not just about losing weight; it reduces stress levels, improves posture, balance and agility and has too many health benefits to fit on this page.

If you approach exercise as one component in life to overall improved well being, then you have a chance of making it work for you. Make exercise part of everyday life:

Find something you enjoy. You are more likely to do it if you’re having a good time. Whatever you chose, if it’s a grind, and you don’t leave with a smile on your face, then it’s not for you, and you won’t keep it up.

Make it social. Join a class of like-minded people. Work out with friends (including furry) for brisk walks.

Get Sporty Was there a sport you enjoyed in the past, like netball, badminton, tennis or football? There are lots of options locally to get back to these sports again.

Take it outside. Exercising in natural environments increases energy, improves mental wellbeing, reduces tension, and studies show participants in outdoor exercise are more likely to repeat the activity.

Give yourself a goal. Enter an event, raise money for charity, have a target to work to, and reward yourself when you’ve achieved it.

Plan it. You’re more likely to do it if you have planned it in. Don’t let exercise be the first thing that you give up when you are under time pressure. Treat it as a priority in your life, and the rest of life will feel much more achievable.

Don’t overcommit. Be realistic: it’s better to over than under achieve.

JPR fitness specializes in outdoor exercise. We hold regular fit2run outdoor fitness classes in our local parks. Or join us for one of our Nordic Walks in Wendover Woods and the surrounding countryside. Call Jackie on 07788568204, visit www.jprfitness.co.uk or for more information (see advert on page 9).

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Health and

News from Wendover Health Centre 01296 623452 Opening hours for New Year

Normal Opening Hours The Dispensary opens at 08.30am.

*for booked appointments and dispensary

only (The dispensary is open 09:00-11:00).

Telephone lines are open Mon-Fri from 08:00-13:00, 14:00-18:30.

We close at 13:00 on one day every month (except August and December)

for staff training: in January this will be on Wednesday 16 January. Urgent care problems are handled by Bucks Urgent Care (BUC) at all times when we are closed and Saturday mornings. All calls to 01296-623452 out of hours are automatically diverted to BUC; alternatively call 0300-130-3035.

New Patients We welcome any new patients living in the Wendover area. If you wish to register at the Health Centre please complete form GSM1 which is available from Reception. You will need to produce proof of address (such as a utility bill or rental agreement) and ID (preferably with a photograph). We will also ask you to complete a health data form and a Fast Alcohol Screening Test (FAST) questionnaire – these can be downloaded f rom our webs i te (www.westongrove.com).

Appointments Routine appointments with doctors and nurses at the health centre can be booked in person at reception, by phone or via our website (if you have registered). If you make an appointment but your problem resolves, or you are unable to attend, please remember to cancel. If you are late, the consultation may have to be shortened; more than 10 minutes late we will probably not be able to see you. Doctor appointments are booked at 10 minute intervals, therefore consultation time is limited. Before you attend please think through your priorities and make these clear at the beginning of the consultation.

Seasonal flu vaccine Vaccine is still available for those in eligible groups (including all those aged 65+ years, patients with long-term conditions, and pregnant women). We strongly recommend that all eligible patients undergo vaccination.

Monday 31 Dec 2012 07:30-18:30

Tuesday 1 Jan 2013 Closed

Wednesday 2 Jan 08:00-18:30

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We wish everyone a happy and healthy 2013.

Monday 07:30-18:30

Tuesday 07:30-20:00

Wednesday 08:00-18:30

Thursday 07:30-18:30

Friday 07:30-18:30

Saturday 08:15-11:00*

Know anyone 13-20 wanting to lose weight? Gilly Franklin from Slimming World Wendover has been at Wendover Youth club for seven months and has seen some fabulous results from her members; one: 6 stone, two: five and a half stone, four: two stone, 12: one and a half stone and many more success stories. Slimming World is simply an educational group learning about what to eat and when to eat healthy and affordable foods. It costs £4.95 per week for weigh-in and a group therapy talk that lasts no longer than 45 minutes. Tips on recipes, foods and exercise is what you will find with lots of members chipping in with their successful experiences. Gilly is looking for a young adult to sponsor for 6 months funding the cost of the membership each week of £4.95. All she asks in return is that the lucky person comes along (if under the age of 18 with carer/parent or family friend) and Gilly will do the rest! Commitment to lose weight is the key, and the desire to be healthy and happy and fitter than now. This is a great opportunity for someone local to join a group of friendly and encouraging members. Gilly already has four teenagers in her group: two male and two female, all doing incredibly well. They meet at 7.30pm every Wednesday 52 weeks a year at the Wendover Youth Club, Wharf Road. To contact Gilly

please send an email with your details to Gillianfranklin@hotmail.co.uk

Gilly Franklin

Fitness

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YOGA FOR ALL

ADULT YOGA Mon 8-9 pm & Thu 9.30-10.30 am

St Anne’s Hall

Tue 8-9 pm John Hampden School

TEEN YOGA to rockin’ music

(Ages 11-16) Mon 7-7.45 pm St Anne’s Hall

Contact Sarah 01296 623543

sarahyoga@sky.com

Register of Exercise Professionals Level 3

MONDAYS

Beginner-Improver Fitness Pilates @ 10.15 - Halton £5.50 per session

Chair Based Exercise for the Older Adult @ 2.30pm - Halton £5.00 per session

Come & find out what everyone is talking about Zumba Gold for the Beginner or the 'Young at Heart'

@ 6.30pm - Wendover - £5.00 per session

TUESDAYS Beginner-Improver Fitness Pilates @ 6.30pm, Wendover -

£5.00 per session

More Classes planned for 2013

For further information contact: KATRINA RANCE

Qualified Level 3 Instructor Fitness Pilates Level 4 Low Back Pain Specialist

Bodypump/Chair Based Exercise & Zumba Gold

Register of Exercise Professionals MOBILE: 07773454287 EMAIL: katrinarance@live.co.uk

www.katrinarancefitnessclassesbucks.com

Do you want to increase your mobility, flexibility & strength, make new friends

and have FUN!! Come along to a class today

Happy New Year

to old and new members

All welcome at Wendover Youth Centre Wharf Road HP22 6HF

Every Wednesday 7.30pm Call Gilly Franklin

Consultant for Wendover On 0773 888 2736

PILATES WORKS Ellesborough Road - Wendover

Mat and Studio Work

Aqua & Swimming 1 to 1 or small groups (private pool)

Call Liz Ward 01296 625993

So the excitement of Xmas is over but darkness is still closing in early for the next few months. Cat Booker’s Fitness & Nutritional Therapist, Jenny Phillips, tells us how to boost our mood and energy naturally. In clinical nutrition practice and small group or one to one sessions, we see a massive improvement when people are coached to eat fabulous and nutritious food, and train smartly. Always shop ahead, avoid processed food, and get active. Here are some top tips for you:

Low mood is linked to B vitamin,

magnesium, zinc & vitamin D deficiencies. The real power houses of vitamins are vegetables and fruits. For optimum health aim for 8-10 portions daily i.e. blueberries on your porridge, an apple as a snack, and 3 portions each with lunch and dinner. Failing that, boost nutrient levels with a good quality multivitamin & mineral.

Eat a serving of oily fish 3 times a week –

salmon, fresh tuna, mackerel, sardines, trout. Essential fats are vital for the functioning of the brain and nervous system, yet some studies have shown up to 95% of the population are deficient.

Keep your fuel supply stable - Focus on

complex carbs, such as oats, quinoa and brown rice or pasta or just go large on root veg, such as butternut squash, sweet potato and sweet corn.

Drink plenty of water – aim for 1.5 – 2 litres

daily, in addition to any tea or coffee. Herbal teas count as water intake as they are naturally caffeine free, or just enjoy a cup of hot water - surprisingly refreshing.

Reduce alcohol. It is packed full of sugar

(ever wonder why there are no calorie charts on the bottle?) and it is a GRADE 1 CARCINOGEN.

Get out more, get moving outdoors, attend a Bootcamp Class, or visit the fitness studio for Release & Move More Freely Stretch classes, Pilates, Kettlebells, TRX, Yoga, Circuits, HIIT, Personal Training in Stoke Mandeville Village, at the Belmore Centre.

2013 OPEN DAY 9-5 Thursday 17 January FREE consultations with Jenny and Cat w w w . c a t b o o k e r f i t n e s s . c o . u k , mail@catbooker.me and quote Wendover News for a FREE CONSULTATION

Carers Support Group Zest 4 Life

Thu 10 Jan 1.00-3.00pm Wendover Library Come to a talk explaining the basics of good nutrition and how you can change and improve your health and wellbeing for good. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat about your caring role. There is no charge. Just come along on the day. Telephone 0300 777 2722. Do you require transport to and from the venue or a sitting service? www.carersbucks.org

Liz Brown General Yoga

Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga Yoga Therapy

01296 624004 07941 425187 lizbrown@siggers.co.uk

www.lizbrownyoga.co.uk

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Nutrition

RHS Medal Winning Designer offering an individual and

creative design, construction and planting service

call Peter on 01296 622790 www.peterbirddesign.co.uk

Peter Bird Garden Design

SINGING TUITION

Offered by Licentiate of

Trinity College

Stoke Mandeville

01296 613431

Julie Patterson Reiki Master, Teacher and Practitioner

A therapy for the stresses and strains of modern living.

Promotes deep relaxation Removes energy blocks Enhances health & wellbeing Reduces aches and pains Preventative healthcare Energises and balances Reduces stress Increases Energy

Reiki treatments & courses for Reiki I & II are available. 07879 635377 Julie-patterson1@sky.com www.juliepattersonreiki.co.uk

Appreciation expressed to travel company An independent travel agent, in Tring has won a prestigious award from Lusso Travel. One of the specialists in luxury travel, Lusso has recogn ised T rave l Expressions as being one of their leading Home Counties Travel Agents. The directors of Travel Expressions,

Sarah Watson, Sue Hart and Michelle Holt, attended an evening at The Grove, hosted by Lusso Travel, to receive the award. Sarah said, “This has come as a great surprise and we are all thoroughly delighted.”

Pretty Nails 2 Icknield Court, Back Street, Wendover Wendover’s newest shop in Back Street, Pretty Nails, has been beautifully furnished for the ultimate Nail Experience with a customer loyalty programme and student discounts. Pretty Nails offers manicures, pedicures, tips, overlays, glitter powder, shellac and gel nail procedures as well as massages for shoulders, back and feet. There is 20% discount off all pedicures in January. The staff at Pretty Nails are happy to accommodate as many clients as possible and are encouraging ‘walk in’ appointments as well. Please pop in for a chat, to have a look around and meet the girls. See the advert on the right for more details.

EVANS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES plumbing, building, decorating

local and reliable

phone: 01296 622668 mobile: 0780 4696183

barry.evans550@ntlworld.com

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Business Forum

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With over 30 years experience, we offer independent advice and a personal service.

Your holidays are booked only with fully bonded tour operators.

You can contact us by phone or email, alternatively please visit our office to discuss

your travel ideas over a tea or coffee.

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F R JEFFERY & SON Coal Merchant

Logs, Compost Coal & smokeless fuel

Delivered to your door, low prices

Rex & Carol Jeffery 01296 661258

Mid Bucks Beekeepers Association Our winter programme resumes on 16 January with the Association annual quiz. The new beekeepers course starts on 18 February and runs for 6 weeks covering all aspects of beekeeping. Full details of the course can be found at www.mbbka.org.uk or email beginnerscourse@mbbka.org.uk.

Wendover Tennis and Squash Club With the increased membership of our Squash and Racketball section the winter leagues and ladder are proving popular. Likewise the tennis match fixtures continue. The Spring coaching programmes for Tennis, Squash and Racketball start on 7 January. For full details please go to www.wendovertennisandsquash.co.uk.

Wendover Cricket Club Wendover Cricket Club had a successful 50/50 Auction on 16 November and would like to thank everyone who attended and contributed to achieving a profit of £1,700, which will go towards a replacement artificial pitch. Indoor training and nets for juniors and seniors has been organized for February / March and details will be publicised in a later edition. The senior teams will again play in the Mid Bucks League next season, although the format has been changed to a 40 overs

win or lose basis and with bonus points available for the losing side. Coaching, umpiring and scoring courses are available in Bucks during January to March. If anyone is interested in attending one of these, and/or in umpiring or scoring for the club next season, or playing in any capacity, then contact Club Captain Jonathan Seabrook on 01296-623286 or jseabrook@talktalk.net for more information.

Wendover Youth Centre The first Annual General Meeting of the Wendover Youth Centre Ltd., will be held at 8pm on Monday 11 February 2013 at Wendover Youth Centre, Wharf Road, Wendover HP22 6HF. All interested parties are invited to come along, join us for a cup of coffee, and find out what has been happening and plans for its growth.

Round Table Christmas Lunch The annual Wendover & District Senior Citizens Christmas Party took place on Friday 7 December 2012 at The Hub, Aston Clinton. 90 senior citizens from Wendover, Weston Turville and Aston Clinton enjoyed a full Christmas dinner prepared by The Hub staff and supplied and served by members of the Round Table in black tie. For more information about Round Table contact the Chairman on 07940 582903, and The Hub visit www.TheHubAstonClinton.co.uk

Club

LYNDA JANE RAYBOULD & associate Beryl Hinton

welcome all patients to

PERRY HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY

for routine dental treatment.

Acupuncture, Bleaching and Cosmetic treatments also available in a

relaxing and friendly environment

Village Location Denplan Registered

Please contact

01296 622631

Wendover Youth Centre

has full facilities and secure garden

Ideal for Children's parties/ exercise classes etc.

Phone 07742 689930 wendoveryouthcentre@gmail.com

LONDON ROAD SERVICE STATION WENDOVER, BUCKS HP22 6EF

Tel: 01296 622107 Fax 01296 623085 www.raysmithmotorservices.co.uk

Email: ray@rsmithmotors.fsnet.co.uk

For a friendly, reliable local service Competitive Car Hire Available

CATALYSTS AND DIESELS TESTED

Servicing & Repairs

Diagnostic Tuning

Air Conditioning Services

Discounted Tyres

Forecourt Shop

Competitive Car Hire

ST ANNE’S HALL to hire All enquiries to

Angela German 07423 266713

stanneshallwendover@ hotmail.co.uk

WENDOVER MEMORIAL HALL

Ideal for Weddings/Functions etc

late licences available

Enquiries : 07804 671445

AngieWMH@aol.com

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Pauline Mobile Hairdresser

01296 620629

07752 435117

Fully qualified, 20+ yrs experience

Restyles, Cuts, Perms, Colouring, Free friendly consultation

Bust The WONDER BRA wasn’t invented in Wendover but the wonder of BUST was! Just 1½ years ago, the Rotary Club of Wendover and District formed the Breast Uplift and Support Team (BUST) in order to collect unwanted bras and donate them to third world countries where many women cannot afford a bra following surgery. Any bras left over are sold to help Breast Cancer Care and Research. We are very close to our target of having collected 7,500 bras by this Christmas and we hope to have collected 10,000 or more by the end of June 2013. Please go now, gather up any spare bras and take them to the Florence Nightingale Shop in Wendover as soon as possible. A lot of people will be very grateful. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT and keeeeeeeep collecting!

Halton Military Wives' Choir up and singing. It's not just for military wives! This is a ladies choir, with membership open to military wives and cohabiting partners, serving and former military personnel and their families, MoD civilians and contractors’ employed at RAF Halton. So if you enjoy singing, then please join us. Initially, we will be starting with an evening session in St George’s Church, Chestnut Ave at RAF Halton every Wednesday evening 7-8.30 pm from 2 January. We hope to start up a Wednesday morning session in the near future so that more of you can get involved...watch this space for more details. Please don't let childcare issues stop you from coming, children are welcome to attend rehearsals under parental supervision. We already have a couple of local events in the pipeline for the New Year, but we can't do it without you, so please come along and give it a try. For more information/booking enquiries email halton@militarywiveschoirs.org or check out our Facebook Group 'RAF Halton Military Wives' Choir'.

Corner Experienced accurate clairvoyant offers friendly support and help on all life’s issues

Telephone Nikki on: 01296 624417 07810 787899

www.souldivination.co.uk

PSYCHIC READINGS

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AUSSIE PLASTERING Over 20 years experience No job too small

07981 196275 01296 482263

aussieplastering@hotmail.co.uk

All electrical work undertaken: Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Installations and testing, CRB checked

Call Daniel 07719 570327 / 01296 581715 www.djcelectrical.co.uk d.chamlet@djcelectricalcontractors.co.uk

Handy Man Cliff Truluck

Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom fitting Carpentry, plastering, plumbing & tiling

All decorating from start to finish For friendly and reliable service,

call Cliff on: 07970 065442 (daytime) 01296 381452 (evenings)

Local Seamstress Sally Stow 01296 625212 07900922964

LANDCARE GARDEN SERVICES

Family business Established 1985

Landscaping and grass cutting,

walling, patios, driveways, fencing, turfing, hedge-cutting, tree trimming

01296 623605 07715 522087

Christmas on the canal photos Each year we ask for art work to go on the front of our Christmas card and each year we get, in the main, photographs. As such we thought that it might be a good idea to remind you of the annual competition, the theme of which is The Wendover Arm Canal in Winter at the time that appropriate photos might be taken. So when the snow and ice are upon us, remember that we are likely to be asking for photos in sunny August/September and get snapping!

Jill Pearce

The Chiltern Society in Wendover On 19 September 2012, a team of volunteers from the Chiltern Society spent a day working on the footpaths in Wendover. We cleared fallen trees and overgrowth from the path through Sermon's Wood, removed a broken stile near Blackthorn Farm in Dunsmore and another further along the same path.

The Chiltern Society is a local charity which aims to conserve and protect the natural beauty, environment and heritage of the Chilterns. The Society's area includes 650 square miles across parts of four counties: Bucks, Beds, Herts and S Oxon. The charity has over 6,800 members and over 400 volunteers. It organises weekly walks; cycle rides; plus volunteer work parties to carry out footpath maintenance and conservation work in woodland and on common land.

Rights of Way and donated gates The Chiltern Society Rights of Way Group actively protects and restores open access land and public rights of way in the Chilterns – some 5,000 paths. This group of volunteers has now installed over 700 new gates in place of old stiles in order to improve public access to footpaths in the Chilterns. Many of these gates were given by members of the public in memory of loved ones through the Chiltern Society “Donate a Gate” scheme.

We welcome new members - come and join people like you who love the Chilterns. For more details please contact The Chiltern Society, The White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham HP5 1AG tel 01494 771250 www.chilternsociety.org.uk

MS Centre Pamper Evening The Chilterns MS Centre would like to send out a huge thank you to everybody who helped support the Pamper Evening on Friday 23 November. The evening was a massive success and it raised £2,475.07, all of which will be donated to the centre to continue supporting treatments for people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Over the course of the evening there were various treatments available, including reflexology, Indian head massage and shellac nails. There were also a variety of stalls and demonstrations.

Jo Woolf, Chief Executive, CMSC

You Write Fencing

Gates & Patios TOWN & COUNTRY

LANDSCAPING & FENCING

01296 623844 or 01296 631480

www.tc-landscaping.co.uk

Nick Taylor

Landscape Gardener

Decking, Walls, Drives, Lawns, Ponds, Patios, Paths and all

General Landscaping

Wendover (01296) 696840

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HAND MADE

Cupboards Alcove Units Wardrobes Bookcases Kitchens

Norbert Levingston

01296 612535

Sugarcraft Specialist Cake Decorating Supplies 01296 696860

1 Town Court, High St Wendover Bucks, HP22 6EA

Cornelli.sugarcraft@tiscali.co.uk

You Write Street Lights and Cycles I read with great concern the letter from Odile describing her experience when cycling along the Aylesbury Road from the hospital. Get Wendover Cycling was in detailed discussion with Bucks County Council before the change in the street lighting. We shall raise this issue again with them in the near future.

Chris Peeler, chair, Get Wendover Cycling

St John Ambulance As the nation’s leading first aid charity, St John Ambulance believes that no one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. Every year up to 140,000 people die unnecessarily. We are dedicated to teaching first aid in schools and communities across the country every year, and campaigning to raise awareness of the importance of life saving skills. St John Ambulance is encouraging people to learn first aid after a survey this year showed that five times as many people in the south east think cancer is a bigger killer than the lack of first aid. To raise essential funds we hope to organise a volunteer charity cash collection or attend any of your events you may hold. Please do let me know if, and when, a charity collection would be possible. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Mia Broughton, 01296 744 360, Mia.Broughton@sja.org.uk

Christmas Lights Switch On As it had been snowing, I went to work by bus and returned on the number 55, 19.50 from Stoke Mandeville Hospital which dropped me at the Clock Tower. What a beautiful sight! It made my day! It was 'lights switching on' and late night opening and I was welcomed despite the time! Thank you so much. Odile Pollard

ChAUFFEUR driven Mercedes e class cars Phone: 01296 482356 www.1stheathrowtaxi.com greylineairportservices@gmail.com

- Luton, Stansted, Heathrow, Gatwick, and other aiports - London trips - theatres, restaurants, sports venues

- long distance business travel, sea ports, train stations - weddings and special occasions

NEW 7-SEATER WITH HUGE LUGGAGE SPACE AVAILABLE

Visa, Master, Amex credit cards accepted

GREYLINE AIRPORT ChAUFFEURS

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BUONGIORNO ITALIABUONGIORNO ITALIABUONGIORNO ITALIA

Italian language tutor for all levels. Introducing special cooking events.

Call Elena on 07528220517 email: elegiorgetti@yahoo.co.uk

CCS Christian’s Cleaning

Service Domestic and Office cleaning Carpets Internal windows

01296 420248 www.christianscleaning.co.uk

Samantha McKinlay Hairdresser 07973 505076 Cutting, Colouring, Hair-up

18 years experience Call above number or email me

samantha_mckinlay@yahoo.com

RED ROSE GARAGE, AYLESBURY ROAD, WENDOVER, BUCKS. HP22 6LB TEL:- 01296 623528 E-mail:- motorbaz@btinternet.com www.wendovermotorspares.com

SERVICES & REPAIRS MOT TESTING AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES DIAGNOSTICS PARTS FOR ALL MAKES OF VEHICLES DISCOUNT TYRES SUPPLIED & FITTED CAR ACCESSORIES BICYCLE SPARES & REPAIRS SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS & ACCESSORIES

The Family Business That Is Here For All Your Motoring

Roof Repairs New roofs,

Lead Flashings, Repointing,

Gutter Repairs

Call Pete: 01296 624618 07775 732192

TOM CHAMLET BUILDERS

Extensions: Renovations:

New Builds

All building work undertaken

Friendly, Professional Service

References Provided

Members of the

Federation of Master Builders

07831 445691

01844 351519

COWLEAZE chinnor

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www.tomchamletbuilders.com

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Library

Now OPEN! We’re happy to announce that Wendover Community Library (WCL) was declared open on Saturday, 1 December! A quartet of local music students from Sir Henry Floyd School provided some excellent music. Philip Mitchell, Chairman of the Community Library Committee, welcomed a large crowd of library users, local representatives and volunteers who came along to support the event. Margaret Aston, representing Bucks County Council, wished us every success. Mrs Olive Bradburn, (97), who was a volunteer at the original library in the early 1960s, then cut the ribbon and WCL was declared open! Performance poet/musician, James Carter, subsequently gave two enjoyable performances, entertaining all age groups. A smart library sign with our new logo is in place. The logo was created from designs by John Colet students: Luke and Mark Paulley, Leo Thompson and Emma Simpson. WCL now has its own website - www.buckscommunitylibraries.org/wendover - which can be used to access normal library services, to advertise or learn about activities and to link to other related local facilities.

We are pleased to welcome our new Library Manager Susan Morton along with her colleagues, Mel Greasby and Sarah Bone. Our newly trained volunteer counter-assistants are already working alongside the staff and are enjoying the experience. We have a significant data-base of volunteers, however, we would be pleased to welcome more volunteers to help our new local venture. (either enquire in the Library or contact wclib12@gmail.com ). Over the next few months we hope to ask for help in developing activities within the library and organising both social and fundraising events. 2013 should be a Happy New Year for WCL.

Poor Reception Solved - Aerials repaired & supplied

TVs - Hung on your wall for

you Also supplied & tuned

Extra TV Points

- For aerial & Sky (in HD!)

SKY TV

11+ Coaching in Wendover

with Experienced Tutor

For more details phone:

07789 690139 01296 625548

SALLY TURNER ANTIQUES High Street, Wendover Tel: 01296 624402

20% off all furniture in January

Re-opening on 7 January

Open Monday - Saturday 10 - 5. Closed Weds and Sundays. Large customer car park at rear of shop through archway

David Small Building Contractor

For all your building needs from brickwork and patios to alterations and extensions

01296 582215

Learn to Drive with ROUND THE BEND DRIVING SCHOOL

Special offer - £15 per hour for the first three hours, then just £23 per hour! If you are interested call Brian on

01442 381549 or 07988 742385

Local Face: Julian Stevens

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Julian Stevens was born in Aylesbury and spent the first five years of life in Walton Way, with his parents and two older brothers, Barry and Paul. At 11 months he contracted polio and doctors told his parents he would never walk. Luckily they were wrong, although polio did have some effects on him. Julian’s father was a pastry chef and he owned a restaurant and bakery in Aylesbury, the Market Square Restaurant, where both his parents worked. His mother’s father, Randolph Burgess, died in the first world war and his name is on the war memorial in the market square. His paternal grandfather came to Aylesbury from London and set up a building firm, with offices at The Red Lion in Kingsbury Square. They moved to Weston Turville when he was five, to an old house with a large garden, which Julian thought was wonderful. There were several sheds in the garden, some of which were unsafe, as he found out when he fell through the roof of one and broke his arm. They used to build carts with wood and pram wheels and race them down Halton Road, pulling into the wooded area at the bottom. Sometimes they would look behind to see a double-decker bus following them down the road : far less

traffic and far fewer health and safety rules in those days, and a lot more tolerance. J u l i a n a t t e n d e d Weston Turville village school. The head teacher Mr Lawton had been at the school for many years and had taught the parents of a lot of the children there, and Julian recalls that he called most of them by their parents’ names! From there he attended the John Colet. He enjoyed school, but confesses it was probably more social than academic. When Julian was twelve his mother died, which he says was a very difficult time for them all. Aged 15 he left school and had to decide on a career so became an apprentice hairdresser to George Reed in Aylesbury with a grand wage of £2.50 a week. The business was then sold to John Hart and Julian finished his apprenticeship with him. In his early 20’s he began working for Jose and Rafael in Wendover. They returned to live in Spain, and sold Julian the business. It was a big decision for him to make, because the year before

he had married and they were living in a bed-sit, sharing a kitchen and bathroom, saving for the deposit for a house. The savings were used for the salon, with his two brothers-in-law acting as guarantors to the bank. Julian and his wife did manage to buy a house later. They have since moved three times and have three grown up children.

The rest, as they say, is history. Julian has worked in Wendover ever since and says he has been very lucky with staff. Most of the girls who worked for him did so for a long time. Tracey and Shelley work part-time now, they started their apprenticeships there, have married, had children, and returned. Julian believes he is lucky to work in Wendover. He has many long-standing customers, some who have moved away come back just to have their hair cut! When he was recovering from surgery recently his loyal staff and customers kept everything going. Julian’s parting words were, “Well, that’s enough about me, are you going anywhere nice for your holiday this year?”

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View from the Chair Congratulations to Wendover Chamber of Trade and Commerce for running a successful Late Night Shopping event on Wednesday 5 Dec and thanks to our celebrities Dr. Mike Loosemore, doctor to the Olympic Boxing Team and Eleanor Bell, sister of Pamela Relph, the Paralympic Rowing Gold Medallist, for turning on the Christmas Lights. A fitting end to a wonderful Olympic year. Now I would like to wish everybody a Happy New Year and successful 2013.

Robert Duggan, Chairman

Clerk and RFO We are pleased to inform everyone that Jill Bottomley, who has been our stalwart over the last year and a half plus, has been confirmed in the post of Clerk for Wendover Parish Council. We would like to offer her our gratitude and now look forward to a happy and constructive future. We have appointed Bridget Bradford (the Clerk to Winslow Town Council) to the post of RFO (Responsible Financial Officer), the post which has been so adeptly held by Councillor Bob Lewis who has seen us over an extremely difficult period since mid 2011. Again our grateful thanks.

Query We have received a query regarding what has been an increasing Precept in the years up to 2011/12 and the % of staffing costs. We are acutely aware of the situation and we are pleased there

was no increase in the Precept for 2012/13 and we are making every effort to keep the precept at its current level. The matter of efficiency and cost in the running of the Parish Office, the Clock Tower is one of those things which is continually being looked into. We are grateful for the interest and communication received and we always welcome constructive comment.

Quizmaster Hopefully all who came enjoyed the Quiz. We would like to thank everyone who helped out, but especially Alan Myers the Quizmaster who, once again, did a brilliant job and congratulations, at last, to Hale Valley Vineyard who have tried for some time to win the trophy!

The Clock Tower Project During the year of the Olympics/Paralympics Wendover Parish Council wanted to encourage its residents to keep fit and healthy by allowing the recreational areas to be used for fitness

classes. Looking forward to the New Year the Parish Council wishes to maintain this same policy. Since the Clock Tower is feeling its age and the bell tower is a bit creaky in its joints the Parish Council is appealing to the community to help support funds for the restoration works that are required. To this end one fitness instructor has pledged £120 towards the Clock Tower Restoration Fund which ensures not only are the residents in good shape, but the Clock Tower too! Olympic Games Makers shook buckets in the freezing cold at the Christmas Lights Switch On which raised another £60. A very delightful elderly lady came into the Clock Tower and anonymously donated £20 raising the current total to £496.

This iconic building is now 170 years old and in need of some major repair work. In particular, the wooden bell tower needs serious renovations, together will a full overhaul of the bell and its mechanisms. As well as raising funds to carry out the work the Parish Council also hopes to raise levels of interest and understanding of the Clock Tower’s h er i t a g e w i t h f u l l com m un i t y involvement.

Please register your support for this project to demonstrate the importance of this distinctive landmark and help to attract grants from funding bodies by signing our petition which can be found at the Clock Tower, Community Library and other places in Wendover.

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ST. ANNE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC, AYLESBURY ROAD 9.15am Sunday Mass; Confessions 11.00am Saturdays

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