Village Voice Jun/July 2018 Issue 186

Village Voice June/July 2018
after the meeting revealed opinion evenly
divided. The ministerial statement asserts that
there is a good deal of local support for a single
council but significantly less for two councils.
There is no clear evidence for this assertion
Both sides presented a reasonable case, but
there was definitely no meeting of minds and
the two sides are irrevocably divided. We
haven't yet commented as a Residents Society
as I write this, but may well point out that before
a change of this magnitude is agreed there must
surely be a more effective and democratic
attempt to gauge public opinion to provide a
reasonable basis for the eventual decision?
A comparatively short delay, would help
ensure that there is wider awareness and
acceptance amongst the public, perhaps by
consulting via parish councils who are closest
to their parishioners and have no axe to grind
since their role survives or could even be
enhanced by either of the proposals. Miles Green
Chepping Wycombe Parish Council
Now it is spring you will see our grounds team
out and about working on CWPC property,
upgrading and repairing as well as starting
mowing and cutting back hedges and paths.
Now the weather is better we will be able to
doing things such as putting the stones back in
around Widmer Pond.
A couple of other things to note - we have a
record number of allotment plots filled at Ashley
Drive so we are looking forward to a record
number of entries at this years village show!
We are also now planning to try and finish the
play equipment at Ashley Drive and are
currently getting in quotes. Katrina Wood
Penn Litter Pickers
A litter picking session took place on 11 May,
The litter pickers group comprised Bill,
Roseanna, Kathy, Amelia, David, Jenny and
Madalyn and Bill’s patient dog.
Previous groups have included Jane, Helen,
David and Irene who had tackled Common
Wood Lane and Noaks Lane, collecting several
bags including the aftermath of a party held in
the woods at the bottom of Noaks Lane by the
car park.
Seven Volunteers collected almost 20 bags of
litter along Hammersley Lane. We didn’t get to
the bottom so will do it again later in the year
when the undergrowth has died back a bit (but
before it snows!) Ideas are welcome for the
future - Gravelly Way?
Our thanks to Joint Waste who lent litter
pickers and supplied recycling and waste bags
PennFest
PennFest (formerly known as Penn Festival) -
is a 2 day family friendly music festival with
camping returns o Penn Street on the weekend
of the 20th-21st July 2018.
Now in its 8th year, PennFest’s line-up promises
to be the best ever, with bigger names than ever
before performing throughout the weekend.
PennFest offers something for everyone. As
well as the music, there will be creative
workshops, a global artisan market with a
selection of arts based stalls, plus lots more, all
lovingly crafted together to create a perfect
event for the whole family. There will be our
giant Big Top Stage, Old Skool Warehouse and
Acoustic stage. Additionally there will also be a
diverse selection of exciting upcoming and
popular local bands performing.
Children will not be overlooked – there will be
plenty of activities to keep them happy in the
Kids’ kingdom including arts and crafts
workshops, street entertainers and performers
and a circus workshop where they can learn
circus skills. Many of these events are free.
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There will also be multiple bars and a wide
range of quality food outlets, selling food from
around the world. More information is at:
pennfest.net
Bucks Art Weeks in Penn
Bucks Art Weeks take place from June 9th –
24th. Local Artist Tanya Tuckey is opening her
studio again this year in partnership with Alysha
Tearle, at Hampdens, Church Road, Penn, HP10
8LY. Tel: 01494 812166. The studio is opposite
Slades Classic Car Garage. Parking available in
front drive.
On show will be paintings, ceramics and
work in wire, fabric & papercraft. The studio
will be open on Wednesdays, Thursdays &
Fridays from 1.30 – 6pm & Weekends 11.30 –
5.30pm. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.
Visitors are very welcome to browse & chat &
refreshments are offered & available.
Bus to Beaconsfield
Did you know there is a shoppers bus to
Beaconsfield every Tuesday/Friday? Us regular
users are worried if we don't use it we'll lose it,
so please come and join us and have a chat
along the way. It is a very sociable bus and
handy for Waitrose, Sainsburys or Loudwater
Tesco shoppers. Run by Red Eagle the timetable
is limited so you need to check times. The route
is Rose Avenue - Hazlemere Road - New Road
- Church Road - The Pond - Forty Green -
Beaconsfield - Holtspur - Loudwater.
Maggie Burrows & friends
Penn Church Heritage Fund
I am Chairman of the Penn Trust, a small local
charity which includes the Church Heritage
Fund, a separate account set up in 2010 with
funds received in response to an appeal from
Earl Howe, with the object of providing a
permanent endowment for Holy Trinity Church,
Penn. The church was founded by 1177, the
only Grade1 listed building in the parish, and
because it is so very ancient it is
correspondingly very expensive to maintain and
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repair. One very common misconception is that
churches receive direct support from central
and/or local government. They do not, and It
costs around £1,400 a week to run the church.
Many who are not regular church-goers benefit
from weddings, christenings and funerals.
Whether or not you worship at Holy Trinity,
you may well be keen to help ensure that that
this invaluable historic asset is conserved for the
benefit our children and grandchildren, either
with a donation or by making a legacy in your
will. If you are interested, please get in touch
with either myself (815589) or the Vicar, the
Revd Mike Bisset (816700). We will be pleased
to send you a small booklet which sets out the
church's remarkable history. Miles Green
The Cottage Bookshop Closes
A sad farewell to the Cottage Bookshop in Elm
Road, Penn which will close it's doors for the
last time on Saturday 9 June, after 60 years.
Bird Watchers
This was 2nd of a series of 3 bird watches
carried out each year. The Bird Watchers met at
the Village hall to view a map of the Common
and a poster featuring popular British birds.
Four of the group were new and welcomed by
the “old timers”.
We followed a familiar route around the
Common to check for patterns over time. We
saw and/or heard 30 different bird species. The
Next walk on Sunday 10th June 7am meet at the
village hall. Details can be found on the
P&TGRS Facebook page.
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