Beaconsfield Together - January / February 2020 Issue

Together 

NEWS AND VIEWS 

Health in 2020 

Menopause advice 

Toxic chemicals in your skin products 

Community News 

Save our Green Belt - update 

Valentine's love biscuits recipe 

Features 

Learn a new skill this year 

What’s on in January & February 

Win lunch at Michelin restaurant - L’Ortolan 

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Community 

Beaconsfield Drinking Fountain 6 

VE Day memorabilia request 6 

Save our Green Belt – Bec Society update 12 

Charity fashion show success 42 & 43 

What’s on in January and February 50 & 51 

Business News Legal and Financial 

Employing people with autism 10 

Making a will in 2020 27 

Family law news about arbitration 29 

Escaping zombie funds 36 

Health & Fitness 

Nutritional advice from Laura 16 

History of cosmetics and skincare 18 

Healthy tips for winter 18 

What’s in a bottle? 19 

Menopause advice 20 & 21 

Hello & welcome! 

Dining, Lifestyle and Puzzles 

Chocolate s’mores recipe 31 

Win a Michelin lunch at L’Ortolan 32 & 33 

Beaconsfield Arts Society lectures 14 

Upcycling ideas for your home 44 

Puzzle page 54 

Therese 

A very happy New Year to you all! I hope the 

Christmas festivities went well and you are all 

geared up for a successful and healthy 2020. I was 

honoured to judge the beautiful lanterns at the 

Festival of Lights evening (p61). 

Special thanks are due to Barry Moxley and his team 

from Beaconsfield Rotary Club, along with the sponsors, 

without whom this event could not go ahead. 

It’s all about health and well-being in this issue, with 

a focus on your skin and what products we are 

putting on it (p18) We also have advice from Your 

Doctor and Seed Wellness regarding menopausal 

and pre-menopausal symptoms. It is a difficult time 

for any lady who is undergoing this stage of life and 

I hope this advice may help. 

With VE day approaching in May the town council 

are requesting any memorabilia which you can share 

for their exhibition (p6) We also have a fabulous 

competition to win lunch at L’Ortolan - a Michelin 

starred restaurant (p32) to beat the January blues, 

and if you like baking, Waitrose’s lovely valentines 

recipe will inspire a special gift in February (p31). 

Why not go on a Griffiths gin tour (p30) and our 

‘What’s on’ pages on p50 and our local clubs and 

groups on p56 are great resources to keep you busy. 

Keep safe and csee you in March. 

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COMMUNITY NEWS 

Beaconsfield Town Hall Green 

The Beaconsfield Drinking Fountain Group have been raising funds for a public drinking 

fountain and bottle filler, with the generous support of Beaconsfield LAF, Beaconsfield 

Decides, Waitrose, Beaconsfield WI and the Heathrow Community Fund. As our 

preferred site is on common land, we are required to issue the following notice: 

Notice is given that the Beaconsfield Drinking Fountain Group has applied to the 

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for consent under section 

38 of the Commons Act 2006 to carry out restricted works on the Town Hall Green, 

Beaconsfield. The Planning Inspectorate will decide the application on behalf of 

the Secretary of State. The proposal is to install a drinking fountain with bottle refill 

station on an area of 5 square metres. The drinking fountain will be located on the 

north-west corner of the Green, by Waitrose towards the main road. 

A copy of the application form and accompanying documents can be inspected at The Town Hall, 

Penn Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 2PP during normal office hours until 10 February 2020. 

A copy of the application form and accompanying documents may be obtained from Dr P D Sanders, 

Beaconsfield Drinking Fountain Group, 4 Seeleys Close, Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 1TA. 

Any representations should be sent in writing by 10 February 2020 to The Planning Inspectorate, 

Commons Team at 3A Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN or 

commonlandcasework@planninginspectorate.gov.uk. Representations sent to The Planning 

Inspectorate cannot be treated as confidential. They will be copied to the applicant and possibly to 

other interested parties. For information about how The Planning Inspectorate processes personal 

information please see the Common Land Privacy Policy at www.gov.uk/government/publications/ 

common-land-guidance-sheet-13-privacy-policy. 

Beaconsfield Drinking Fountain Group Dated 4 January 2020. 

VE Day 

Commemorations 

When VE Day dawns on 8th May 2020 

it will be 75 years since the guns fell 

silent at the end of the war in Europe 

and Beaconsfield Town Council would 

like to mark the occasion. 

Building on the success of last year’s WW1 

commemorations, various groups in our 

community have got together again to put 

on a few events for you. We would like to 

thank all those volunteers who are helping 

again to make a truly memorable number 

of days. 

By popular demand the Town Council is 

hosting a WW2 memorabilia exhibition at the 

Town Hall which promises to be even larger 

than last time with an extension of 5 days 

and open to the public from 5th – 9th May. 

To include your WW2 items and 

stories as exhibits please call the 

Town Council on 675173 or email 

project@beaconsfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk 

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SCHOOL NEWS 

Fundraising in 

memory of student 

Maddy Murrell 

Students at Beaconsfield High School 

are fundraising to build a garden within 

the school grounds in memory of Maddy 

Murrell, a Becky High student who passed 

away after a battle with cancer last May. 

The fundraising target for the garden is 

£50,000, £16,000 of which has already 

been raised through events like the Maddy’s 

Memory student dance show, which two of 

her friends organised, raising over £2,000. 

The garden will be a space where students 

can enjoy being together to talk and 

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remember Maddy. 

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LOCAL BUSINESS 

Employing people 

with Autism 

Meet Joe Lawrence, 15 years old. 

Joe’s father, Alan, came to A. J Dunlop’s 

garage earlier this year to ask if they 

would be prepared to offer Joe a work 

experience placement. Alan had seen 

his company listed in the Bucks Learning 

trust website. 

Alex Dunlop, owner of the garage, told him 

he would be happy to. Alan informed Alex 

that Joe was on the Autistic Spectrum, so he 

invited Joe into the garage so that he could 

make his own assessment. 

Joe came to the garage and was shown 

around and it was quite obvious that this 

young man was very enthusiastic. He 

introduced him to the lads and Alex knew 

within 5 minutes that he would take Joe on. 

Joe carried out his work experience in May 

and really became engaged with the garage 

and the staff. 

This is important to Joe as with his Autism 

comes the awkwardness of social situations. 

He was able to join in the banter, chatting to 

people he had only known a few hours and 

also eating food with them that he had never 

tried before due to sensory issues.’ 

Alex would like to thank his staff for engaging 

with Joe. They don’t hold back when it 

comes to life and the issues around it, but 

they warmed to Joe straight away and were 

delighted with Joe’s attitude to work. He was 

easy to work with. 

Here is a paragraph from a letter Alan 

wrote to Alex Dunlop after Joe’s week 

with A. J Dunlop. 

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son and made him feel really comfortable 

and made him feel liked he belonged there. 

Alex would like other company owners to 

see the success he has had with Joe who had 

autism. Alex’s hope is that other employers 

will take on a young people like Joe and give 

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Save our Green 

Belt - News from 

Beaconsfield Society 

The main local issue on everyone’s minds 

continues to be the threat to our green belt 

and The Beaconsfield Society’s Save Our 

Green Belt Campaign continues apace. 

After the third and final consultation over the 

summer, in September the Local Plan was 

submitted to the Planning Inspectors for 

“examination”. The Planning Inspectors have 

recently raised many questions with the district 

councils concerning the preparation of the Plan 

and are following up on the councils’ failure so 

far to make public full copies of all consultation 

responses. The Councils have been pressing for 

an early “Hearing” of the Plan but they must first 

respond to the Inspectors’ questions. 

We are raising funds to pay for this, so please 

support our campaign by donating towards the 

cost of the experts’ fees. You can donate via our 

website at http://www.beaconsfieldnow.org.uk/ 

save-our-green-belt/save-our-green-belt-donatenow/or 

on our JustGiving page at https://www. 

justgiving.com/crowdfunding/beaconsfieldsogb 

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Once the Inspectors are content with the councils’ 

answers, the Inspectors will draw up a list of 

“Matters, Issues and Questions” to be examined 

at the Hearing which could last 2 – 3 weeks. At 

that Hearing, which is rather like a court case, 

The Beaconsfield Society’s barrister and Planning 

Consultants will attend to put forward our strong 

case against the Plan. 

Donations are urgently needed as the councils 

are pressing ahead with the Plan rather than 

waiting to allow the Unitary Council to deal with 

this in a strategic, holistic, county-wide way from 

April 2020. 

The Local Plan would release c. 111 hectares of 

green belt for development of c. 1600 homes, 

20,000sqm of “employment” space and a 

travellers’ site. With the district councils’ own 

experts predicting rises in travel times and 

congestion of over 400% and increase in the 

districts’ carbon footprint of 21%, the Local Plan 

is nothing but deleterious for the area. Moreover, 

many developers are pressing for the release of 

even more green belt land in Beaconsfield for 

development. The Local Plan would also see 

Altons Carpark zoned for retail use. Even the 

Town Hall, Beacon Centre, garden centre, and 

Warwick Road carpark are listed as suitable by 

the councils for further development, as are car 

parks in Gerrards Cross. 

Please look out for up-dates on our web-site 

www.thebeaconsfieldsociety.org.uk and our 

Supper & Quiz Night coming up in February. 

Beaconsfield Together is part of Community Together


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Enjoy the finer 

things in life? 

The Arts Society Beaconsfield (TASB) 

formerly NADFAS holds lectures on 

the first Thursday of most months on 

a wide range of Art related subjects at 

the Fitzwilliam centre. 

Past lectures have included Caravaggio, 

Stonehenge, The Art of the London 

Underground and many more. All lecturers 

are chosen from a nationally recommended 

register. 

Lectures are held at 10.30 a.m and repeated 

at 1.45 p.m and there is coffee and biscuits 

before both sessions. Guests are welcome for 

a donation of £5. 

The society also organises trips to museums, 

art galleries and stately homes often to places 

not usually open to the public. Each autumn 

there are cultural tours abroad with specialised 

guides. 

The photo shows a group of our members 

in Mantua on our recent wonderful tour of 

northern Italian cities. 

Previous tours have included Romania, Sicily 

and Lisbon. 

The next lecture is on February 6th is the The 

Renaissance of Armour by Tobias Capwell. 

The lecture in March is being 

held on Thursday March 5th on, 

“Orientalism, Chinoiserie and 

Japonism” by Suzanne Perrin. 

New members are welcome. 

To see our full programme and find out 

more about the society see our website: 

www.theartssocietybeaconsfield.org.uk 

Waitrose – Community Matters 

Waitrose & Partners Community Matters 

is their way of giving something back 

to their local communities by running 

a variety of voluntary work with local 

organisations and, each month, donating 

£1000 to local good causes, divided 

between three organisations nominated 

by customers. 

How you can help: 

In store 

Show support for a local cause: collect a green 

token at the checkout and put it into one of the 

three Community Matters boxes on the way 

out. The £1000 will be divided between the 

causes according to the number of tokens 

each receives. 

Nominate a cause to receive money or voluntary 

help: complete a ‘Community Matters’ form – 

available from the Welcome Desk. 

To read more about the scheme, go to 

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community_matters.html 

Note: you can’t do local nominations online – 

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Waitrose is kindly providing a FREE COFFEE AND BISCUIT 

on the first Tuesday of the each month for community bus 

passengers. Passengers will receive a Waitrose community 

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HEALTH NEWS 

We eat to live and 

not live to eat. 

Do you find yourself reaching for 

‘naughty’ food in the cupboard when 

you’re feeling down and depressed? 

Wouldn’t it be great if we could eat a balanced 

diet all the time, eat our five fruit and veg a 

day and regular meals with the right amount 

of protein, carbs and fats. But in reality with the 

pace of life that’s been set these days and huge 

stresses we face, it’s very difficult! 

There is no doubt I have a sensitive digestive 

system, maybe it’s due to that trip to Mexico 

when I was 21 and suffered terrible salmonella 

poisoning. Or it could be the stress I put myself 

under. I’ve made the choice to cut out gluten 

from my diet because it doesn’t agree with me, 

I’ve had the test for coeliac and I am in the clear 

on that front. 

Watching what I eat all the time, is depressing 

in itself however, so when I met Laura from LM 

nutrition I was delighted when she offered to give 

me a comprehensive consultation to address my 

eating habits and patterns. 

I had to fill out an extensive form, it took 

commitment and dedication, but it is worth it 

I assure you. She also made me keep a food 

diary. She kept it simple, just two days during the 

week eating normal food (including the naughty 

food) and one day at the weekend. 

She gleaned a lot from my eating habits from 

those 3 days. I did try and keep what I thought 

was a sensible and healthy diet. Well of course 

you would wouldn’t you, being assessed by an 

expert qualified nutritionist! 

But as I found out, my so-called healthy breakfast 

consisting of gf porridge lots of fruit including 

bananas and mixed berries, combined with apple 

juice plus coffee was actually so wrong for me. 

Stress levels, eating at irregular times, and lack of 

sleep were also affecting my gut. 

Laura said, “Blood-glucose refers to the amount 

of sugar circulating in the blood, and for sustained 

energy it’s really important to keep that amount 

as level as possible. Symptoms of imbalance 

include fatigue, headaches, irritability, food 

cravings, anxiety, low mood and poor sleep – 

it can also affect gut health.” 

I know Iam going to have to change a lot of 

things in my life, but with small steps and Laura’s 

guidance, I hope I can achieve better eating 

habits, a less stressful life and more laughs and 

enjoyment.If you know you need help with eating, 

then get in touch with Laura. 

Laura MacDonald DipION 

mBANT CNHC is a qualified 

Nutritional Therapist offering 

support for a wide range of 

health issues in Beaconsfield, 

Amersham and the surrounding 

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HEALTH NEWS 

The history of 

cosmetics and 

skincare 

I met up with Carine Evans 

who has been a trained 

holistic therapist since 2009 

and runs, ‘Energetic Healing’. 

She manages client’s health and well-being 

naturally and offers treatments to help 

strengthen their immune systems, overcome 

lots of ailments and also balance hormones. 

Carine enlightened me on the alarming 

history of cosmetics and skincare... 

Egyptian, Greeks and Romans used skin care and 

cosmetics way back in time using amazing plant 

oils, milk honey and beeswax. However lead was 

one of the main ingredients in the make-up. 

In the 18th century when men and women used 

a whitening mixture on their faces this was made 

also from lead, vinegar and horse manure! It 

inflamed their eyes, weakened teeth, caused 

hair loss and even killed heavy users. 

Victorians used ammonia on their skin, mercury 

as an eye treatment and arsenic to remove 

pimples and clear the face of freckles and a tan! 

In the 1920s radium was supposed to energise 

the cells of the skin and eliminates impurities 

giving a charming glow of delicate colour! 

Cosmetics today 

There are 82,000 chemicals used in the 

personal-care market. One in eight of these 

are toxic, including known carcinogens and 

hormone disruptors. 

80% of beauty products contain these toxic 

ingredients. The average person uses 12 

products a day which is 168 chemicals 

applied to the skin daily. The most trusted 

brand contains on average 16 woman 

disrupting chemicals in every product. 

Quite alarming statistics! See ‘What’s in a bottle’ 

on page 19 for a list of all the common chemicals 

to look out for. 

Do not be green washed! 

Many products have labels on them saying, 

organic, natural or paraben free, however to 

be absolutely sure check the ingredients as you 

may find other nasty chemicals in their place. 

How can companies get away with this? 

Many of the chemicals in products these days are 

considered safe in small amounts in the lotions. 

The problem is that our bodies store some of 

these chemicals, this is called ‘body burden.’ 

we are unable to filter out the chemicals. This is 

called ‘body burden’ We end up storing a mix 

of potentially toxic chemicals in our cells, 

particularly in the fatty tissue. 

Keep healthy this Winter 

Carine’s winter tips for soft and glowing skin. 

Keep hydrated – water is the best liquid to drink to 

flush out toxins and encourage collagen production. 

Eat well – sugary food and alcohol have an 

ageing effects on the skin. Eat nuts particularly 

walnuts, almonds and Brazil nuts and plenty of 

brightly coloured berries. 

Massage the muscles on your skin. Carine’s 

face lift massage works wonders on increasing 

skin cell renewal and giving the face a glow 

and toned appearance. Editor: we highly 

recommend Carine’s facelift massage! Gave 

the face a glowing youthful feel and extremely 

relaxing 

Use lukewarm water and not hot to clean your 

skin, moisturise on wet skin, exfoliate weekly, and 

don’t forget to protect your skin from the sun. 

Deceptive in winter, it’s the UVA ageing rays that 

cause a lot of damage. 

To book a treatment 

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Banish 

those bags! 

Do this exercise daily to 

improve circulation around 

the eyes & deal with puffiness 

and bags around the eyes. 

• Open your eyes as wide as possible 

• Place your fingers on your eyebrows 

• Try to close your lower eye lids 15 times daily 

Feel it in the muscles underneath the eyes 

Tips from Carine at Energetic Healing 

www.energetic-healing.co.uk

What’s in a bottle? 

Do you ever look at the ingredients of your 

skincare products? Check your bottles to see 

if any of these nasty chemicals are present. 

•Formaldehydes 

•Parabens 

•Sodium laurel sulphate 

•Phenooxyethanol 

•Phthalates 

•Talc 

•Triclosan 

•Gluten 

•Lanolin 

•Alcohol / Ethanol 

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Menopause 

By Dr Riccardo Di Cuffa 

(Your Doctor) 

The menopause is the 

phase in a woman’s life 

cycle where her periods stop, 

and she becomes unable to 

have children. 

This starts with the body producing less 

oestrogen and eggs less regularly. For most 

people, this occurs between the ages of 45 

and 55. The symptoms can vary from woman to 

woman. While symptoms may seem worrying 

to some, there are effective ways to combat 

or reduce them so they do not have such a 

significant impact. 

“What is perimenopause?” 

Perimenopause is when the ovaries produce 

less oestrogen and patients can get a variety 

of symptoms including lower sex drive, breast 

tenderness, vaginal dryness, mood swings, 

fatigue and irregular periods. On average 

perimenopause symptoms last for four 

years before you start menopause, but some 

women can have symptoms for up to 10 years. 

On average perimenopause starts from the 

mid-forties onwards. 

“What is HRT, and is it safe?” 

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is the 

main therapy available for women going 

through the menopause. HRT can relieve many 

of the common symptoms of menopause as 

well as help prevent osteoporosis - a bone 

condition which women going through this 

phase are more at risk to. HRT is also protective 

to your heart if taken for less than 10 years and 

before the age of 60. There are many different 

forms and treatments, however HRT is not the 

right treatment for everyone as there can be 

strong side-effects and the benefits have to be 

balanced with increased risks of breast cancer, 

cardiovascular disease and DVT’s. For more 

information and to find out if you are eligible, 

consult your GP. 

“I’ve put on a lot of weight since starting the 

menopause and am often bloated, what can I 

do to help that?” 

The hormonal changes of menopause might 

make you more likely to gain weight around 

your abdomen than around your hips and 

thighs, but hormonal changes alone don’t 

necessarily cause menopause weight gain. 

Ageing, lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise, 

unhealthy eating and poor sleep, can all 

contribute to menopause weight gain. 

Muscle mass typically diminishes with age, while 

fat increases. Loss of muscle mass decreases the 

rate at which your body uses calories, which can 

make it more challenging to maintain a healthy 

weight. If you continue to eat as you always 

have and don’t increase your physical activity, 

you’re likely to gain weight. 

“Now that I’m going through the 

menopause, do I need to worry about 

contraception?” 

Technically if you are still having periods, even 

if irregular, you can still get pregnant. It is very 

unlikely that you will as the quality of eggs 

are low. I wouldn’t advise you take hormonal 

contraception as this may confuse matters further. 

Try barrier methods instead such as condoms. 

“How will I know when it’s over?” 

In the UK, the average age of the menopause 

is 51. If you are a woman over 50 and you have 

not had a period for 12 months, then it is over. 

Under 50, 24 months of no periods indicates 

menopause. You will also notice that the 

symptoms you have suffered have stopped or 

are improving. 

www.your-doctor.co.uk | 0330 088 2020 

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HEALTH NEWS 

Ladies keep healthy in 2020 

We spoke to local ladies in the health 

and fitness profession to give us their 

top tips to stay sane and healthy in 

2020…. 

TIP 1 

Keep calm and BREATHE… a few minutes of 

mediation has a calming effect and detaches the 

mind from the body. Try: Phone APPS: Calm and 

Headspace are great. 

Editors tips: I use Headspace 5 or 10 minutes I 

listen to the ‘Waking up’ meditation which helps 

me start the day well. 

TIP 2 

Surround yourself with 

people that make you 

laugh and feel good 

about yourself. 

Editors tips: Keep a 

happy list. Write down things on the list that 

make you happy and when life feels terrible, 

refer to the list to give yourself a positive boost. 

TIP 3 

Keep your spine and limbs in the right place! 

Pilates is a great exercise to give you core 

strength but also help you breath correctly and 

strengthen your spine. 

Editors tips: Jemma at Perfect Balance Pilates is 

an amazing instructor and helps me correct my 

posture from too much time on the computer 

(see p53) 

TIP 4 

Diet, regular meal intake 

and food to help you 

depending on your 

lifestyle is so important. 

If you need proper 

advice on your eating, it is worth seeking a 

professional to help you. 

Editors tips: Have an informal chat with Laura 

from LM Nutrition about your lifestyle and 

eating habits and patterns. See p16 

TIP 5 

A bath each night with epsom salts. This will 

make you fall into a deep slumber, but make 

sure you don’t make it too hot. 

Editors tips: Sprinkle a few drops of essential 

oil eg. Lavender for a relaxing fragrance. 

TIP 6 

Your liver starts detoxifying at 11pm so try and 

get to bed around 10pm. You will go into a deep 

sleep which your body needs. 

Editors tips: If you have to look at a computer 

or phone after 7pm. wear blue light blocking 

glasses. You’ll make more melatonin which will 

help you sleep. 

Contact Seed Wellness: 

www.seedwellness.co.uk 


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Is living in your 

own home getting 

a bit much? 

Living in your own home can become 

increasingly difficult as time goes by. 

Maintaining your home, the daily chores, 

the bills, cooking meals - it can become 

overwhelming, not to mention lonely. 

There are options available… read on to 

find out more 

Care visits 

These enable you to stay in your home, 

provide a bit of company and provide as 

much practical help as you are willing/ 

able to pay for. Of course this service 

is scheduled, so you will only receive 

visits when timetabled and building a 

relationship with whomever you are letting 

into your home can be hard if you don’t 

always get the same carers. 

Sheltered Housing 

Flats are available to buy with wardens 

usually available weekdays during office 

hours, with pull-cords for emergency cover. 

Sometimes there are communal facilities, 

but social events are usually up to the 

residents to organise, so are dependent 

on who is living there at the time. When 

it’s time to move on, you have to hope the 

housing market is buoyant to release the 

money tied up in your property and there are 

usually sinking funds to pay into while you 

are resident too. 

Supported Housing 

An often unheard of option! They offer more 

support, social interaction and flexibility 

than sheltered housing but still assure your 

independence, giving you the best of both 

worlds! 

recommended to help you. Outside your 

own front door regular staff are on call as much 

as 24 hours a day (not all homes offer overnight 

cover) and there are alarm systems too. 

Home-cooked meals are served twice-daily 

in a communal dining room and there are 

small kitchenettes for preparing breakfast 

and snacks. Help is provided with cleaning 

and laundry so you have more time for you. 

Regular entertainment is organised in a 

communal lounge by both residents and staff 

and varies from games to singers to arts and 

crafts – there is no limit to the possibilities 

and participation is entirely optional. 

So you can have the benefit of your own 

home, but with flexibility, security, company 

and all of the household chores taken care 

of – guaranteed! 

Maybe it’s time to make a new start for an 

easier, more enjoyable future! 

It is also worth noting that these homes 

often also offer respite care or guest stay 

opportunities, so if you would like a little 

extra support whilst recovering from an 

operation, or would like some company 

while family members are away, these types 

of homes might be an excellent solution. 

Rooms can be offered furnished, so you 

just need a suitcase, then you can move in 

and relax! 

www.austenmead.org.uk 

Apartments are rented and fees are fully 

inclusive, so it’s easy to budget and you can 

leave with just a month’s notice. You can 

furnish and decorate them as you please 

and stay as long as you like! If you need 

extra help as time goes by carers can be 


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Music & health go 

hand- in- hand 

Did you also know that music and learning an 

instrument like the piano can really help adults 

improve their mental health and mindfulness? 

We all struggle to some degree, and music 

can help with issues like stress, anxiety, aid 

better sleep and increase motivation to name 

but a few. 

Reduce stress 

It has long been suggested that music can 

help reduce levels of stress. We all know that 

meditative music does exactly this; soothes the mind 

and induces relaxation. If listening to music can be 

an effective way to cope with stress, then learning 

to play the piano can be just as effective. Clearing 

your mind of all your daily worries and focusing on 

just the music, takes you out of this mindset and into 

a calm and more relaxed one. You not only have a 

clearer mind but have a greater sense of satisfaction 

having achieved something too. If you don’t believe 

us, give it a try! 

Improve sleep 

In a recent sleep study carried out on a group 

of adults, one group was asked to listen to 45 

minutes of music before bed for 3 weeks, the other 

group was given no aids at all. The study found 

that participants who had listened to music had 

significantly better sleep quality than those who had 

received no intervention. I know that at some point 

in everyone’s life, they will have suffered from some 

form of insomnia or sleep disorder. To think that 

relaxing classical music can be a safe, effective, and 

an affordable remedy to this issue is a real triumph! 

Whoever says, oh I had too much sleep thanks, I 

don’t need anymore! We have the answer people! 

Start the New Year with more music in your life. 

Take up a new hobby, learn to play the piano or go 

back to it -give it a go Nothing to lose, everything 

to gain! 


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HEALTH NEWS 

Harrolds Opticians 

Before we are inundated with all the ‘New 

Year...New You’ health campaigns, give 

a thought to probably the most precious 

of your senses...your sight. There are no 

drastic changes needed to give your eyes 

the best chance of great vision through 

the years - no gym classes or extreme 

diets needed - just a little TLC. 

Firstly, eat a good diet rich in green vegetables 

for zinc; nuts and sunflower seeds for general eye 

health; and eggs for lutein and vitamin A. Eat a 

variety of colours when it comes to fruit and veg 

to maximize your vitamins and aim for a least 2 

portions of fish a week. 

If you find you are getting eyestrain, headaches 

or blurring of your vision when driving or 

reading, get your eyes checked by an optician. 

Don’t wait for a reminder that your next eye test 

is due if you have any symptoms like watery 

eyes or you are concerned about anything. Any 

changes in your eyes or vision are best identified 

early so any necessary treatment or update to 

your glasses or contact lenses can be completed 

early on. 

With the advances in contact lens materials, drier 

atmospheres and central eating need not be 

a problem. There are glasses lenses designed 

specifically to help with the glare of night driving. 

These lenses have a special contrast enhancing 

filter and can help not only in the dark but in 

foggy conditions too. There are lenses designed 

to give you a greater range for all your electronic 

work and hobbies. Isn’t it annoying when you 

can read a book with your glasses but can’t see 

the PC screen or a recipe book on the worktop 

without leaning in closer to read it? These lenses 

are not as complex as varifocals and can make 

your vision feel as good as it did 5 years ago. 

So, you can make an easy positive change now 

before the New Year: have an eye test. 

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The Enroute driving lens has a special glare filter and an optional enhancing filter providing 

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The health of your eyes is as important as your vision. With retinal photography as standard and the 

option of OCT , you can be assured you’re doing the very best for your eyes. 

Ever wondered about contact lenses ? Nicole and her team can advise you on our latest offers and 

explain all options from disposables to multifocals. Ask for a FREE trial. 

To book an appointment or for any other info call 01494 672193 

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New Year’s 

Resolutions 

- Making a Will 

Happy New Year everyone! If you’ve made your 

new year’s resolutions, I’ll wager, finally making 

those Wills you’ve always put off, does not 

feature, but now is as good a time as any to 

think about such things. 

Making a Will allows you to leave clear instructions 

about how your estate is to be distributed, choosing 

those who are to receive from you and those you 

want to administer that all for you (your executors). 

Most importantly, perhaps, you take control for your 

loved ones. 

According to one source, it has been suggested 

that more than half of parents in the UK with children 

under 18 have not made a Will. A Will can be used 

to nominate who should look after your children if 

the worst happens to you by appointing a guardian. 

If both parents die without having appointed a 

guardian, it may be left to the courts to decide with 

whom your child will spend their most formative 

years. At worst it may lead to family disputes at a 

time already fraught with emotional distress. 

A Will makes it much easier for your family or friends to 

sort everything out when you die. Without a Will, the 

process can be more time consuming and stressful. 

Finally, a Will can help reduce the amount of 

inheritance tax that might be payable on the value 

of the property and money you leave behind. 

Have a happy and successful 2020. 

Janine Heil, Partner, 

Leigh Duncan Solicitors 

Janine qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and 

set up Leigh Duncan in 2016 with her 

husband Ingmar. She has been acting in 

the sale and purchase of property for over 15 years, 

the last 10 of those have been based in Beaconsfield. 

If you have any questions, feel free to pop in and 

speak to Janine, Ingmar or any of the friendly team 

next time you are passing. 

WE WILL ALWAYS PUT YOU FIRST 

LEIGHDUNCAN.CO.UK 

Tel: 01494 578040 

Email: enquiries@leighduncan.co.uk 


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COMMUNITY 

COMMUNITY 

NEWS 

NEWS 

Emma gets in in ‘peak’ 

condition to to take on on 

Kilimanjaro for for Child 

Bereavement UK UK 

Beaconsfield mum Emma Youens is is training 

to take on Kilimanjaro this next year, year, raising raising 

funds for Child Bereavement UK. 

UK. 

Emma was was supported supported by by the the charity charity after after her son 

her Ellis son was Ellis stillborn was at stillborn 35-weeks. at 35-weeks. Child Bereavement Child 

Bereavement UK supports families UK supports and trains families professionals and trains both 

professionals when a baby or both child when of any a age baby dies or or child is dying, of any 

age and when dies or a child is dying, is facing and bereavement. 

when a child is facing 

bereavement. 

friend told Emma about Child Bereavement UK, 

A she friend made told contact Emma and about attended Child sessions Bereavement with a 

UK, bereavement she made support contact practitioner. and attended sessions 

with a bereavement support practitioner. 

Emma subsequently volunteered to to help help at the 

at charity. the charity. She was She inspired was inspired to climb to Kilimanjaro climb by 

Kilimanjaro a friend and by colleague a friend who and was colleague herself preparing who was 

herself for the challenge. preparing Kilimanjaro for the challenge. is the highest Kilimanjaro freeis 

standing the highest mountain freestanding the world. mountain Rising 5,895m in the 

world. from the Rising East African 5,895m plains, from it the is capped East African by Uhuru 

New year move 

Castle Glass & Windows Ltd are a family 

run business and have been trading since 

2003. They pride themselves on providing 

a high standard of product and excellent 

workmanship. Most of their customers 

have been referred to them because of 

this attention to detail and the ability to 

give them the best service. 

plains, it is capped by Uhuru Peak – meaning 

“freedom Emma Youens mountain” in Swahili. 

Peak – meaning “freedom mountain” in Swahili. 

Emma will hike to the peak over seven days, 

Emma will hike to the peak over seven days, 

acclimatising 

acclimatising to 

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the 

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altitude 

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goes. 

Emma is training by running several times a 

week Emma with is training the Beaconsfield by running several Running times Sisters a week and 

taking with the part Beaconsfield in bootcamps. Running She Sisters has also and climbed taking 

Snowden part in bootcamps. and Scafell She Pike has recently also climbed as part Snowden of her 

training, and Scafell accompanied Pike recently by as part husband of her Mick training, and 

sons accompanied Billy and by Dylan. husband Mick and sons Billy and 

Dylan. 

“I wanted to fundraise for Child Bereavement 

UK “I wanted because to fundraise I’ve used for their Child services, Bereavement so I know UK a 

lot because about I’ve what used they their do. services, They’ve so helped I know me a lot so 

much about – what probably they do. more They’ve than helped I realise. me For so me, much – 

it’s probably important more to than fundraise I realise. for For something me, it’s important you 

believe to fundraise in.” for something you believe in.” 

To support Emma go go to: to: https:// 

uk.virginmoneygiving.com/EmmaYouens 

They are pleased to announce the opening 

of a brand new 110 square metre showroom 

which is located at the entrance of Rowans 

Garden Centre, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont 

St Giles, HP8 4AB. 

Following two decades of trading without 

a showroom, you can now see all the 

products first hand that could transform 

your home in their new showroom on 

Gorelands Lane. Please check out the 

website for all the products they can offer and 

please get in touch if you need any advice. 

www.castleglasscompany.co.uk 

As a Fensa registered member, customers 

have an insurance backed guarantee which 

gives peace of mind. 

Please pop in and visit their showroom, where 

you will be very welcome. 

Tel: 01494 873399 or email: 

sales@castleglasscompany.co.uk 

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LEGAL NEWS 

Arbitration – everyone can have their 

cake and eat it… 

In late 2019 Paul Hollywood and his former 

wife decided to settle the financial aspects of 

their divorce through arbitration. Contrary to 

perception there is nothing unusual about this. 

Arbitration is open to anyone, not just celebrities 

or the wealthy, and is increasingly popular with 

many couples. 

The reason is simple – the court system is hugely 

overloaded and it can take up to a year to get a 

hearing with a Judge who decides ‘who gets what’. 

A year’s wait means a further 12 months with legal 

costs soaring and neither party able to get on with 

their lives or make decisions eg. in relation to children. 

Such time weighs very heavily on most people. But 

with arbitration you can avoid having to wait. 

weeks. The process is more streamlined, friendlier 

and an enormous cost saving to both parties, but the 

real saving is the emotional strain that is avoided by a 

quick determination. 

Whilst you do need to pay for your arbitrator, that cost 

is shared between you and is swiftly eroded by the 

convenience and speed of the process. So actually, 

Paul Hollywood and his former wife’s decision to go 

to arbitration makes a lot of sense - end the matter 

swiftly, with the help of an expert in the area of law, 

cost effectively and without prolonged delay and 

then move on with life. 

Julian Bremner 

Partner and Financial Arbitrator, 

Rayden Solicitors 

The Arbitrator, a qualified legal expert who knows 

this specific area of law and has the powers of a 

High Court Judge, focuses on your case alone. You 

can choose dates that suit you and your legal team, 

and have a final decision in as little as two to six 

Julian specialises in medium to high value matrimonial 

cases, as well as Civil Partnership disputes, cohabitation 

disputes, separation agreements, pre nuptial 

agreements and financial provision for children of 

unmarried parents. 

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Be-GIN the New 

Year with a Griffiths 

Gin Tour 

Friends and businesses of Beaconsfield 

Together, had the pleasure of a night in 

at Griffiths Brother Distillery on a bitter 

cold night in December. Situated round 

the back of the Hit and Miss Inn in Penn 

Street, you would not expect to find a 

gin distillery and an intimate, dimly lit and 

slightly cavern-feel bar in the middle of a 

business park. 

Every Thursday night the brothers hold distillery 

tours and a chance to sample gins from their 

unique gin menu. Our intimate tour was led 

by Griffiths brother - Alex who captivated our 

attention all evening. He gave us a little history 

on gin, how their business began and how using 

cold distillation they have crafted their award 

winning gins. He also showed us the little 

machine that saves his fingers from zesting 

300 oranges and a fabulous machine that fills 

up 500 bottles of gin every hour and a half. 

W 

th 

Br 

We were shown Aretha, Amy and Roberta, no 

not Alex’s girlfriends but his rotary evaporators - 

all named after famous female singers! We 

actually witnessed the process of cold distillation 

from Roberta which was fascinating. 

If you would like an evening with a difference in 

January or February, then a Griffiths Brother Gin 

Tour could be just the ticket. It’s a great place 

to bring a group of friends and make it a social 

gathering - definitely an evening you’ll remember 

for years to come. 

To book your Gin Tour experience at 

£15 per person, including 2 gins, visit 

website: www.griffithsbrothers.com 

Call: 01494 713955 

Email: info@griffithsbrothers.com 


ho are 

Preparation time: 20 minutes 

e Griffiths 

Cooking time: 10 minutes 

Total time: 30 minutes 

Serves: 12 

Ingredients 

others? 

•150g plain flour 

Chocolate s’mores 

•25g Green & Black’s Organic Fairtrade Cocoa 

•60g Lurpak Cook’s Range Baking 

•60g Waitrose Fairtrade Light Brown Muscovado Sugar 

•70g golden syrup 

•6 Waitrose Pink & White Marshmallows, cut in half 

•50g Waitrose Seriously Rich Dark or Seriously Creamy 

Milk Chocolate 

•1 tbsp Cooks’ Homebaking Freeze Dried Strawberries 

•1 tbsp Heston from Waitrose Popping Candy 

Method 

1. Preheat the oven to 180ªC, gas mark 5. Place the flour, 

cocoa, Lurpak and sugar in a food processor and whizz 

until well blended. Add the syrup and whizz again to make 

a smooth dough. 

2. Roll the dough out between 2 sheets of baking parchment 

then, using a 5cm heart-shaped cutter, stamp out 24 shapes. 

Transfer to a large parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 

for 10 minutes. 

3. Carefully lift 12 of the biscuits onto a wire rack and reserve. 

Place a marshmallow half onto each of the remaining biscuits 

and return to the oven for 1–2 minutes until melted. Sandwich 

the reserved biscuits on top of each marshmallow and leave 

to cool – they may need nudging back into position if they 

start to slip. 

4. Meanwhile, gently melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set 

over a pan of simmering water. Spread a teaspoonful of melted 

chocolate on top of each sandwich and sprinkle with the dried 

strawberries and popping candy. Leave to set completely. 

Cook’s tip 

For a truly romantic gift on Valentine’s Day, try piping the melted 

chocolate onto the biscuits to write a personalised message or 

spell out your loved one’s name. White chocolate works really 

well, too. 

Address: Waitrose Beaconsfield, 

Penn Rd, Beaconsfield HP9 2PW 

Phone: 01494 676818 


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DINING 

Beat the January 

blues with a trip to 

L’Ortolan 

If you are looking for a post Christmas 

treat to shake the January blues away, 

what about taking a trip to the Michelin 

starred restaurant L’Ortolan? 

In the quaint village of Shinfield, close to Junction 

11 of the M4, accessible from many directions, 

you would not expect to find a Michelin starred 

restaurant. Indeed this is Reading’s only Michelin 

restaurant. 

The stately Grade II listed building used to be a 

vicarage, so we were told. It originally occupied 

three floors but during World War 2 a plane 

crashed into its roof and due to low funds at that 

time, the floor and roof were not re-instated, 

so the building now remains on two floors. 

The ground floor has a number of dining areas, 

including the Glass Room for intimate and 

sociable dining. On the first floor you’ll find 

two uniquely styled private dining rooms; the 

Champagne Room and Wine Cellar. Each room 

on their own are quite splendid for intimate 

dining spaces to share wonderful food with 

family, friends or even business associates. 

L’Ortolan - which actually is a small bird of the 

Bunting family, has seen a few chefs in its time 

but it has retained its Michelin standard since 

2001 and won many other accolades, including 

Wine Spectators Award of Excellence, Open 

Table Diner’s Award and 3 AA rosettes. 

Tom Clarke is the current resident chef and has 

been passionate about cooking ever since he 

can remember. This passion coupled with his 

creative flair and varied tastes have helped him 

become a highly regarded Michelin Star chef in 

Reading today. 

“ I like to hit all the notes on sweet and 

sour, savoury and salt to produce a 

mouthful of complementary flavours” 

Head Chef, Tom Clarke 

The seven course Gourmand menu is a meal you 

will not forget. Each course was not only visually 

appetising but every mouthful taken was morsels 

of pure deliciousness! Words cannot describe 

how good it tasted and these images tell more 

of a story. 


Competition 

Time! 

© David Grifen 

Win a fabulous 7 course Gourmand 

Lunch for two! The lunch will also 

include one glass of wine each and 

tea or coffee after the meal. 

Total prize worth £180! 

A vegetarian Gourmand option can be chosen and of 

course each course can be adjusted to cater for any 

dietary requirements. The Discovery menu is a ten 

course foodie heaven but not for the faint hearted! 

However dining at L’Ortolan, it not just about eating 

the food, it is about the whole experience, from the 

moment you step into the restaurant, the service, 

conversation with the Sommelier and every attention 

to detail on the table and serving of your food. 

We are very fortunate to be able offer a lucky 

Beaconsfield Together reader the chance to win lunch 

at L’Ortolan - worth £180! See opposite for details on 

how to enter. 

To make a reservation call 0118 988 8500 or book 

online: www.lortolan.com 

L’Ortolan Restaurant, Church Lane, Shinfield, Reading, 

Berkshire, RG2 9BY 

Answer this simple 

question to win: 

Who is the resident Michelin starred 

chef at L’Ortolan? 

A - Tom Baker 

B - Tim Clarke 

C - Tom Clarke 

D - Tim Baker 

To enter visit 

beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk/ 

competition 

for full terms and conditions please 

visit our competition page.

BUSINESS NEWS 

The Greyhound Pub 

and Restaurant 

opens in Old Town 

The Greyhound, a new pub and restaurant 

serving modern British cuisine, has opened in 

Beaconsfield Old Town. 

Headed up by two former Gordon Ramsay frontof-house 

staff, the Grade II listed former Coaching Inn 

has been sympathetically redesigned, turning the 17th 

century building into a modern pub and restaurant. 

Owners Daniel Crump and Margriet Vandezande- 

Crump, opened the doors this week, offering guests 

a modern take on British classics, served in a dining 

room created with comfort in mind. The pub also 

offers beers and ales from local breweries. 

The husband and wife team have worked in some of 

the UK’s most established restaurants, such as Michelin 

starred Petrus in Knightsbridge, Restaurant Gordon 

Ramsay in Chelsea, Trinity in Clapham, and also The 

Oxford Blue, Old Windsor. 

They are joined by head chef Sean Norton, who was 

previously at the highly-acclaimed Frog by Adam 

Meet Zeeteah 

Messiah 

It’s been two years since Zeeteah and her 

husband Paul moved from a Notting Hill flat 

to their new house near Wooburn, and they 

have made lots of new friends in this area. 

Handling in London, and a semi-finalist on 

‘Masterchef: The Professionals’ in 2018. 

The menu includes British classics with Norton’s 

own unique interpretation, with dishes such as roast 

partridge breast and leg, with spiced cabbage, salt 

baked beetroot and cavolo nero; a slow cooked pork 

belly, barbequed onion, hispi cabbage and pickles; 

as well as his signature south coast mackerel, celeriac, 

grape and caper salsa. 

Daniel Crump, said: “We are really excited about 

being in Beaconsfield. It is such an incredible 

part of the country and home to such a great 

community. The area, and The Greyhound building, 

has a special charm which we immediately fell for 

when we first visited.” 

www.greyhoundbeaconsfield.co.uk 

Known for her amazing jazz, soul and reggae 

performances, Zeeteah sings regularly at jazz clubs 

and other venues in London, but many of her new 

friends have been asking her if she could hold a local 

concert. She decided to give it a try. 

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It took a while to find a suitable venue, but settled on 

the Wooburn Club because, she says, it was just the 

right size, has a nice stage, and a great atmosphere. 

So she booked it, organised a band and a sound 

system. 

How the evening went: 

“When we first committed to doing the event, I was 

actually worried that only a handful of people would 

show up,” says Zeeteah. She needn’t have been. 

The club holds about 80 people, and the tickets sold 

out within two weeks. In fact there were nearly 100 

people there for the event, because, she says, she 

“just couldn’t turn down people who were begging us 

to squeeze them in.” She adds: “I was blown away by 

the wonderful audience and the lovely things people 

said afterwards. It was a great evening. We’ll have to 

do it again!”. 

Editor: We can’t wait to see and hear Zeeteah again 

she was phenomenal! For more information go to: 

www.zeeteah.com 


Your nearest Honda 

Dealership is: 

Aylesbury 

ALL Beaconsfield 

customers will 

receive a FREE 

collection and 

delivery service 

*subject to availability 

Additionally all Aylesbury Honda customers 

benefit from: 

• Complimentary Vehicle Health Check on 

every visit 

• Fully trained Honda Technicians with many 

years of experience 

• Service Plans and Extended Warranty 

offers available 

• Competitive tyre pricing 

• Free WiFi and Refreshments while you wait 

• Alternative transport solutions such as Courtesy Cars 

and free Collection and Delivery for service bookings 

• Family run business for 20 years 

DID YOU KNOW? 

We can offer Service and Repairs on ANY MAKE OR MODEL car? 

Please ask a member of the team for a 

FREE quotation and to arrange a booking! 

Servicing available from just £170 all inclusive. MOT Testing from £40 

ALL Honda cars are eligible for 12 Months FREE breakdown cover with every service 

CONTACT DETAILS: 

Sales • Service • Bodyshop • Parts 

Telephone: 01296 319 800 

Email: aftersales@aylesbury-honda.co.uk 

Website: www.aylesburymotorgroup.co.uk/honda 

Aylesbury Honda, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8ED 

@AylesburyMotorGroup

BUSINESS NEWS 

Should savers plot their 

escape from zombie 

funds? 

Over many years there has been a huge 

reduction in the number of product 

providers within the financial services 

industry, one of the major drivers for this 

has been the offloading of existing policies 

by large insurance companies who have 

decided that these clients no longer suit 

their business strategy. 

These polices are often purchased by 

specialist providers known as ‘consolidators’ 

who in turn wish to squeeze the maximum 

profit from these policies for as long as 

possible. Tagged as ‘zombie funds’ they are 

left on the shelf until policyholders either 

transfer away, retire or die. 

Earlier this year, Phoenix Group announced 

plans to acquire the insurance business of 

Standard Life for £2.9bn a move which has 

caused much surprise and concern in the 

industry. 

Standard Life follow many other household 

names including AXA, Scottish Amicable, NPI, 

Sun Alliance, Royal Life and Friends Provident 

in going down this particular road and will be 

joined by many of Legal & General’s and Old 

Mutual policy holders, who are being handed 

over to ReAssure. 

An assessment by a specialist financial 

website, found billions of pounds languishing 

in poor performing funds. 

If you are affected by any of these changes, 

we have a variety of options, which can help 

you find a solution. This often includes 

transferring away from these consolidators 

to a more appropriate product, whilst at the 

same time conducting a financial review. 

Our Roadmap to Retirement program can 

help bring financial assets together, so a 

clear, strategic retirement plan can be 

adopted. Within this plan let’s not allow it 

to be undermined by companies that you 

did not choose and ensure your future 

provider is fit for purpose. 

Why should this matter to you? 

• Our experience of dealing with 

consolidators is levels of service seriously 

deteriorates. 

• There is no incentive for the consolidator to 

develop existing products to reflect 

legislative and market changes. 

• Investment performance can often be 

affected by fund manager departures. 

Philip Harper is an Independent Financial Planner 

phil@fmifa.com 

01494 817151 

Penn Barn, Elm Road, Penn, Bucks HP10 8LB 

www.fmifa.com 


25 

YEARS 

Independent financial advice 

with a personal touch 

Wealth Management | Investments 

Retirement Planning & Pensions 

Mortgages & Equity Release | IHT Planning 

Contact us: 01494 817151 

info@fmifa.com www.fmifa.com 

Penn Barn, By the Pond, Elm Road 

Penn, Bucks HP10 8LB 


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authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

BUSINESS NEWS 

Beaconsfield 4 

Business networking 

events 

If you are a HP9 based business, looking to 

network and build relationships with other 

business owners in Beaconsfield then we 

would love to invite you to attend our 

upcoming informal networking evenings. 

With an opportunity to meet the B4B 

team and hear short introductions from 

our members, our events are based on 

providing the opportunity for connections 

to be made that benefit both our members 

and our community overall. 

Kindly hosted by our Beaconsfield 4 Business 

members, our 2020 dates are as follows: 

Monday 27th January 2020 

6-8pm at Oxygen Hair & Beauty 

Some of the business owners at The Beechhouse 

in Beaconsfield 

Wednesday 18th March 2020 

6-8pm at Rayden Solicitors 

Friday 15th May 2020 

9-11am Lovation TBC 

Please email us at 

beaconsfield4business@gmail.com 

to register your interest and hear about 

upcoming events. 


Free Design Service 

Quality German & 

English Kitchens 

Top Brand Appliances 

Professional Friendly 

Service and Advice 

01494 681 444 

www.redkitekitchens.co.uk


Kitchen Design Tricks: How to Make Your 

Kitchen Look and Feel Bigger 

Over the last few decades, kitchens are now 

often multifunctional places and, as such, 

places that we pride ourselves on. 

Though we may all wish for a huge open-plan 

kitchen with all the kitchen storage space 

our hearts desire, that is rarely what we have 

at our disposal. As a room used for so many 

essential purposes, keeping the kitchen 

clean and comfortable can often feel like an 

impossible task. 

Here, we offer up some kitchen design tricks into 

optimising your kitchen so that it looks and feels 

more organised and spacious. 

Colours 

Colours, of course, have an enormous impact on 

our perception. They dictate how we perceive 

the shape and ambience of a space. For this 

reason, kitchen colour schemes frequently use 

bright, neutral colours like whites and greys, and 

pastel shades. 

A kitchen shouldn’t have too many varying 

shades. A kitchen with one predominant light 

colour, or a few of a similar shade, will feel open 

and expansive. Neutral colours don’t clash with 

each other but blend together, erasing visual 

boundaries and making a space feel bigger and 

less enclosing. 

Lighting 

There is no point in a well-organised kitchen if 

it is lacking sufficient light. A well-lit small kitchen 

can look more comfortable and welcoming 

than a huge kitchen if it is poorly illuminated. 

Natural lighting is vital. It makes you feel 

connected to the outside and makes the 

room feel freer. You can make the most of any 

windows you do have by removing obstacles 

and making them the centrepiece. 

Along with natural light, a good overall 

electric lighting system is a necessity for 

those late nights spent cooking. Ceiling 

lighting systems like recessed LED lights or 

track lights provide optimum illumination in 

the centre of your kitchen. 

Storage 

You want your kitchen to be a smoothly 

functioning workspace, but you don’t want 

to overdo it with too much furniture and 

appliances. It’s all about getting it right by 

utilising the most efficient solutions. Take, for 

example, the pull-out bin. The bin tucks away 

behind closed doors and is out of site, freeing 

your floor of an unnecessary obstacle, making 

your kitchen feel bigger. 

Open shelves and glass-doored cabinets are 

brilliant at expanding a room. It might feel like 

only a fraction of extra space, but it definitely 

opens up your kitchen and stops head-high 

cupboards from feeling enclosing. 


FASHION 

Winter charity fashion 

show success! 

Another fabulous fashion show was hosted at Jak & Liza on 

6th November, showcasing the Autumn Winter collection for 

2019/2020. 

All money from ticket sales and raffle went to their chosen 

charity, William’s Fund, (www.williamsfund.co.uk) which is a 

really worthwhile cause, providing research for childhood 

cancers at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. 

This was the third show they had at the shop and it is now 

becoming their trademark for an evening of fun and laughter. 

Roz Tranfield (former Merseyside Woman Of The Year) was the 

compére for the evening and as usual had everyone in stitches 

with her funny comments and banter as the girls shimmied 

down the catwalk. For those of you that know the shop, they 

were fortunate enough to borrow chairs from Jungs restaurant 

and seated a sold out crowd of sixty people. 

Local businesses gave plenty of support and donations. 

Special thanks to: The Cape Beaconsfield for providing 

delicious canapés on the night, Toni & Guy for styling the models 

hair and photography from Jenny Kaye. Raffle prizes and goody 

bag contents donated by: Jenny Kaye Photography, The Yummy 

Juice Company, Cook in Beaconsfield, The Style Hall, Gallivant 

Perfumes, Kaizarin, Illumine, Bangle Up, Penn Road Studios, 

Bekonscot Model Village and Odette Lingerie in Amersham. 

All photogrpahs 

© Jenny Kaye Photography 

Visit the store 

10, The Broadway, Penn Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 2PD 

t : 01494 258808 

e: hello@jakandliza.com 

Opening Hours: 

Monday - Saturday: 9.30am - 5.30pm 

Follow us on 

/jak&liza 

@jak.liza

SALE NOW ON! 


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INTERIORS 

The Upcycle Revolution 

If there is ever a critical time to talk about 

the environment, it is now. Attitudes 

are changing and as a society we are 

becoming more engaged with the benefits 

of sustainability. The concept of upcycling 

household items that are looking tired and 

in need of a transformation is increasingly 

becoming the new norm. 

In simple terms, upcycling is about making use 

of waste or something you no longer use and 

repurposing it to improve and prolong its use. 

Creative ideas can give a new purpose to 

something that would otherwise have been 

discarded, and the rewards you reap from saving 

money and increasing the value on that item can 

outweigh an expensive trip to the furniture store. 

Upcycling furniture might seem a little daunting 

if you have never tried it before, but it really is 

not that hard. Where to start, though? Firstly, if 

you have a furniture piece in mind and you do 

not happen to have something similar at home 

to upcycle, visit vintage markets, car boot sales, 

charity shops or online second-hand sites such as 

freecycle or ebay for a great bargain. 

Preparation is important so ensure you have the 

right tools and equipment to help you. Give 

your items a good wipe down first before you get 

started. Sometimes all it takes is sandpaper, good 

paint and some elbow grease to transform your 

granny’s chest of drawers. To achieve a distressed 

paint finish, apply wax and a top layer of paint 

over the first coat of paint. That top layer of paint 

is optional if you are looking for two tones of paint 

in your distressed finish. Distress the item with 

steel wool and sandpaper once the paint is dry. If 

you have painted two coats, use the steel wool to 

go over the waxed areas to reveal the base colour. 

And voilà, you have a new piece of furniture! 

Look to pinterest for inspiration, you will be 

surprised with how much of the ordinary things we 

use every day can become extraordinary with a 

little creativity. For example: 

1. For small spaces, source some reclaimed wood 

and strong rope to suspend a shelf by affixing 

securely to the ceiling. 

2. Create a wine bottle rack to mount to your 

wall using some old vinyl discs - with a little heat 

applied you can bend them to create a holder for 

your wine bottle. Display a group of them on the 

wall for the ultimate retro look! 

3. Pick up some old world globes and use them 

as cool light fixtures by cutting the bottom of the 

globe and threading through the pendant light to 

attach to the ceiling. 

4. Always dreamt of a kitchen island? Upcycle 

a large display cabinet or chest of drawers and 

securely affix a quartz countertop on top. 

M A R I A N L A T I F A D E S I G N S 

07375 644802 

www.marianlatifa.com 


SPORTS NEWS 

Beaconsfield Rugby 

- enjoyed by all 

The club is enjoying a fantastic year, with 

Chairman Chris Summers at the helm, and a 

tireless and enthusiastic committee. We have 

more than 1,000 members, with 463 Mini 

players, and 185 Youth players. 

The senior club consistently fields three teams. 

One of the key foundations of the club’s senior 

successes has been the number of colts and 

young players representing the senior sides. 

We are also very fortunate in youth that over 

half of the coaches are still playing themselves. 

The traditional distinction between “Saturday 

Senior” and “Sunday Mini and Youth” has all 

but disappeared, with fantastic integration and 

cross-fertilisation being achieved between all 

parts of the club. 

The club is proud to be a community club with 

83 schools and colleges represented in our Mini 

and Youth sections. 

Richard N Gommo 

On the field, we are delighted to finally be 

able to offer rugby to ladies and girls, and on a 

Saturday have the potential to put out four senior 

men’s teams. 

Our new Head Coach, Tom French, is an ex Wasps 

and England Saxon. Off the field, the club has 

ambitious plans to update and expand the club 

house to both improve the existing facilities for 

our existing members and to make our changing 

rooms suitable for the girls and ladies. 

All in all, BRFC is a great place to be for the whole 

family, both on and off the field. New members 

of every level are made to feel very welcome: 

come and join us! 

Oak Lodge Meadow, Windsor End, Beaconsfield, 

HP9 2SQ 

t: 01494 673 783 w: www.beaconsfieldrfc.co.uk 

RAMS - Beaconsfield 

Town FC 

The area’s premier Non-League football 

club, Beaconsfield Town FC, was honoured 

recently to be chosen by the FA to host 

training sessions by the National Under 20 

sides of England and Iceland prior to their 

fixture at Wycombe’s Adams Park - testament 

to the fine playing surface and facilities on 

offer at Holloways Park. Hopefully this will 

be the first of many such tie-ups with the 

various National Squads 

The ground is also used on a regular basis as 

the location for the many movies and TV shows 

that are filmed in the area. Recent productions 

that have utilized Holloways Park include 

Ricky Gervais filming “Afterlife”, Simon Pegg 

recording “Truth Seekers” and Maisie Williams 

shooting “Two Weeks to Live”. Added to those 

are ITV’s “Midsomer Murders” and BBC’s “The 

Forge”, both of which have found the ground to 

be an ideal base for their needs. 

On the football side of things, it’s fair to say 

that the First Team are having a ‘difficult’ second 

season at Step 3 level of the Non League 

pyramid, the highest the club has ever played. 

The newly launched Under 18 side, however, are 

doing brilliantly, which bodes well for the future, 

and already some of the youngsters have made 

the step up to the First XI. 

For up-to-date fixture news on all the 

sides check out The Rams website 

www.beaconsfieldtownfc.co.uk and come 

on down to a game – we have great beer, 

great food and great football! 

Come on you Rams! 


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What’s on 

January/February 2020 

January 2020 

Thurs 9, 7.30pm 

A New Year’s Night At The Opera - 

London Festival Opera 

Wycombe Swan, St. Mary Street, 

High Wycombe, HP11 2XE 

Ticket Office: 01494 512 000 

Sun 12, 2pm-4pm 

Missenden Abbey Wedding Fair 

London Rd, Great Missenden HP16 0BD 

E: sales@missendenabbey.ltd.uk 

T: 01494 866 811 

W: www.missendenabbey.co.uk/whats-on/ 

Tues 14 and Tues 28, 10am-4pm 

Dementia Clinic 

Dementia UK are holding Admiral Nurse clinics 

offering advice and support to families facing 

dementia. Clinics take place every two weeks, are 

free and last 45 minutes. 

St Teresa’s Community Centre, behind Waitrose, 

Warwick Road, HP9 2PL 

To book an appointment email to 

clinics@dementiauk.org or phone 07849 833 063 

Wed 15, 7.30pm (meet and greet 6pm) 

An Evening with Glenn Hoddle 

Wycombe Swan, St. Mary Street, 

High Wycombe, HP11 2XE 

Ticket Office: 01494 512 000 

Sat 18, 10am-3pm 

‘Food Glorious Food’ Nutrition and Well-Being 

Masterclass with Jenny Philips – in aid of 

Scannappeal 

Green Acres Chiltern, Potkiln Lane, Jordans, HP9 2XB 

£50.00 in advance, including demonstrations, tastings 

and light lunch refreshments 

T: 01494 734 161 

W: www.scannappeal.org.uk/events 

Sat 25, 8pm 

Woman at War (12A) F 

National Film & Television School Studios, 

Station Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1LG 

W: Ticketsource.co.uk 

Burns Night 

Special Events 

Burns Night is an 

annual Scottish 

celebration of the 

life and poetry of 

Robert Burns. 

Celebratory suppers 

have been taking place since 1801 and are 

usually held on or around the poet’s birthday 

– 25th January. A traditional Burns Supper 

consists of being served haggis, reciting Burns’ 

songs and poems, dancing, plus bagpipe 

playing if you’re fortunate enough! 

Local Burns Night Suppers include: 

Sat 18, 6pm-11pm 

Burns Night Dinner Dance – in aid of 

Rennie Grove Hospice Care 

Enjoy a spectacular evening filled with 

a traditional Burns Night dinner and a raffle 

followed by ceilidh band and dancing. 

Dress code: Black tie. Tickets £40. 

The Beaconsfield School, Main Hall, 

Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1RR 

E: strawcat@hotmail.com 

T: 07532 748 908 

Fri 24, 7pm 

Burns Night Supper 

£32.50 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre, 

East Common, SL9 7AD 

E: michaela@gxca.org.uk 

T: 01753 883 759 

Sat 25, 6.30pm-11.30pm 

Burns Night 2020: Amersham & District 

Scottish Association – 75th Anniversary 

A formal evening with dinner followed by a 

programme of easy ceilidh dances. There is a 

caller to help those who don’t dance regularly. 

Harewood Downs Golf Club, Cokes Lane, 

Chalfont St. Giles, HP8 4TA 

E: amershamscots@hotmail.co.uk 

W: www.hdgc.co.uk 


in January 2020 

Griffiths Brothers Gin 

- Distillery Tours 

Come to Griffiths Brothers 

Distillery and have a guided 

tour round our distillery. 

• Sample some of our special 

cold-distilled spirits. 

• Learn about the history 

of gin and craft spirits. 

• Learn about the 

complicated and unique 

way we create our spirits. 

• Relax in the bar with a 

G&T of choice. 2 drinks 

included. 

• The bar will be open 

afterwards. 

Upcoming tours: 

Thursday January 2nd, 

9th, 16th, 30th 2020 

at 7.30pm 

Where: 

Unit 8 Penn Street Works, Penn Street, 

Amersham, HP7 0PX 

(As you come in to Penn Street Works the 

entrance is just left of the Hit & Miss. Drive in 

till you see a car park directly in front of you. 

Turn left and we are the first grey clad building 

on the left with two blue doors.) 

Contact: 

E: info@griffithsbrothers.com 

T: 01494 713 955 

W: www.griffithsbrothers.com 

Bookings: event.bookitbee.com 

February 2020 

Sat 1, 10am-Sat 29, 5pm 

Snowdrop Season at Waterperry Gardens 

With more than 60 different snowdrop varieties 

carpeting the ornamental gardens over the 

season, enjoy a walk around the gardens to 

see these little heralds of spring in a magical 

setting. Waterperry Gardens, Near Wheatley, 

Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ 

E: office@waterperrygardens.co.uk 

T: 01844 339 254 

W: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk/ 

Sun 2, 11am-5pm 

Amersham Fair Organ Museum 

Admission is free. Donations are welcome. 

Tea, coffee and light refreshments are available 

for sale, together with a small range of souvenirs. 

Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, HP6 6HJ 

T: 01494 433 948 or 07763 774 279 

W: www.fairorganmuseum.org.uk/ 

Sun 2, 10am-12.45pm 

Woodland Winter Meditation & 

Mindfulness Retreat 

Green Acres Chiltern, Potkiln Lane, Jordans, 

Chalfont St Peter, Beaconsfield, HP9 2XB 

To book: www.eventbrite.co.uk 

www.learntomeditate.org 

Sat 8, 10am-2pm 

Waddesdon Manor - Artisan Food Market 

Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, 

HP18 0JH 

T: 01296 820 414 

W: waddesdon.org.uk 

Fri 7, 8pm 

Amersham Festival of Music – 

Amersham Festival Chamber Orchestra 

Mozart – A Celebration 

St James’ Church, Oxford Road, 

Gerrards Cross, SL9 7DJ 

T: 0333 666 3366 

W: www.amershamfestival.org 


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Fri 14, 7.30pm-11.30pm 

Valentine’s at Waddesdon 

Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, 

HP18 0JH 

T: 01296 820 414 


Mon 24-Fri 10 April 

Magnolia House Spring Open Garden – 

in aid of Scannappeal 

£5.00 including refreshments. Groups 

by appointment. Magnolia House, Grange Drive, 

Wooburn Green, HP10 0QD 

E: sales@lanford.co.uk 

T: Alan Ford 01628 525 818 

Wed 26, 7.30pm for 8pm 

The History of Pinewood Studios - 

A talk by Mike Payne. 

No booking necessary. Guests and new members 

welcome. On-site parking is normally available 

and there is good disabled access. 

Kings Chapel, Kings Arms Hotel, 30 High Street, 

Old Amersham, HP7 0DJ 

E: info@amershamsociety.org. 

W: www.amershamsociety.org 

Fri 28, 7.30pm-midnight 

Stargazing at Waddesdon Manor 

Join Wycombe Astronomical Society (WAS) for 

an evening of stargazing. Includes a delicious 

two course dinner with wine served in the Manor 

Restaurant followed by a lecture in the Powerhouse 

and stargazing on the Parterre. Waddesdon Manor, 

Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0JH 

T: 01296 820 414 


Fri 28, 7.30pm for 8pm 

Scannappeal Quiz 2020 

Hazlemere Golf Club, Penn Road, 

Hazlemere, HP15 7LR 

£116 for a table of 8, including supper 

T: 01494 734 161 

W: www.scannappeal.org.uk/events 

Sat 29, 10.15am-6.15pm 

Come & Sing - William Walton: Belzhazzar’s Feast 

The Beaconsfield School, Wattleton Road, 

Beaconsfield, HP9 1SJ 

T: 01494 673 450 

Sat 29 

Dash in the Dark – Black Park Country Park 

Run a 10k trail race after dark in the stunning 

Black Park Country Park. 

Black Park, Black Park Road, Slough, SL3 6AR 

E: countryparks@buckscc.gov.uk 

T: 01753 511 060 

W: www.eventbrite.co.uk 

The information published is correct to the best of 

our knowledge, but please check with organisers 

before making plans. To add your event, contact 

events@communitytogether.co.uk 


Beaconsfield’s Brain Matter 

CROSSWORD 

Across 

1 Dessert sauce (7) 

8 Pear-shaped fruit (7) 

9 Slanted letters (7) 

10 Former British gold coin worth 

21 shillings (6) 

12 Have a lofty goal (6) 

13 Doggedness, perseverance (11) 

17 Guts, intestines (6) 

20 Hydrophobia (6) 

23 Reflect a flickering light (7) 

24 Come before (7) 

25 Instants (7) 

(answers on p60) 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

9 

10 11 12 

13 14 

8 

15 16 

17 18 19 20 21 

22 

23 

Down 

1 Draw back, as with fear or pain (6) 

2 Shore next to the coast (7) 

3 Come up (5) 

4 Hyphen (4) 

5 Sailing vessels (5) 

6 Prickly desert plants (5) 

7 Made a curtsy (6) 

11 Haywire (5) 

12 On the move (5) 

24 

14 Common farmyard bird (7) 

15 Sudden (6) 

16 Appraise (6) 

18 Long-legged water bird (5) 

19 Brand name (5) 

21 Generally accepted truth (5) 

22 Article (4) 

25 

SUDOKU 

Place a number from 1 to 9 into each empty square so every number 

appears once in each horizontal row, each vertical column and each box 

of nine squares. 

WARM UP 

CHALLENGING 

3 7 5 

3 9 2 

9 3 5 

7 4 5 

8 2 

1 4 6 

5 3 7 

4 3 2 

8 3 

7 8 9 

7 9 

1 8 4 

4 9 8 7 

1 7 6 

8 9 

1 2 8 

1 6 3 

2 1 3 



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CLUBS & GROUPS 


In your community… 

Adult Learning - Buckinghamshire 

Start a new course to develop your skills, 

knowledge and confidence. 

Tel: 01296 382 403 

Web: www.adultlearningbcc.ac.uk 

Al-Anon 

Help and support for friends and families 

of problem drinkers or drug users. 

Local meetings in Slough, Beaconsfield, 

High Wycombe, Gerrards Cross 

Tel: 0207 403 0888 (helpline) 

Web: al-anonuk.org.uk 

Angie’s Body Conditioning Class 

Stress free and gentle exercises. 

Fun, friendly classes. 

St Michael’s Church Hall, Grenfell Road, 

Beaconsfield. 

Tel: 07711 116 661 

Artsmart School of Art 

Art courses for adults and children. 

For details and venues, visit the website. 

Email: info@artsmartuk.com 

Tel: 01494 670 372 

Web: www.artsmartuk.com 

Arts Society Beaconsfield 

(TASB – formerly NADFAS) 

Lectures on art-related topics plus visits 

to museums, art galleries and historic 

buildings. 

Fitzwilliams Centre, Windsor End, 

Beaconsfield HP9 2JW 

Web: www.theartsocietybeaconsfield.org.uk 

Beaconsfield Badminton Club 

We’re a friendly club with a strong link to the 

school in which we play, developing young 

players with the aim to introduce them to 

our senior club in due course. Beaconsfield 

High School, Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, 

HP9 1RR. 

Email: info@beaconsfieldbadmintonclub.co.uk 

Tel: 07802 589 523 

Web: www.beaconsfieldbadmintonclub.co.uk 

Beaconsfield & District Historical 

Society 

Celebrates and preserves the rich 

history of Beaconsfield. 

Email: membership@beaconsfieldhistory.org.uk. 

Web: www.beaconsfieldhistory.org.uk 

Beaconsfield Film Society 

We are an eclectic film society with two 

screenings per month. 

National Film & Television School, 

Beaconsfield Studios, 141 Station Road, 

Beaconsfield, HP9 1LG. 

Email: admin@beaconsfieldfilmsociety.com 

Web: www.beaconsfieldfilmsociety.com 

Beaconsfield Musical and Operatic Society 

A thriving society with a long history, 

staging two shows each year. 

New members are always welcome. 

Curzon Centre, Maxwell Road, 

Beaconsfield, HP9 1RG. 

Email: info@bmos.org.uk or 

www.bmos.org.uk 

Web: www.bmos.org.uk 

Twitter@wearebmos | Facebook: 

m.facebook.com/weareBMOS 

Beaconsfield Yoga Club 

Run by Annie Silverman, a highly 

qualified and experienced Yoga 

practitioner, Scaravelli Yoga is suitable 

for men and women of all ages. 

Email: annie@anniesyoga.co.uk 

Tel: 07816 045 624 

Web: www.anniesyoga.co.uk/beaconsfield 

Chiltern Rangers 

Chiltern Rangers is a social enterprise 

which works with local communities to 

carry out conservation and wildlife work 

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Get involved in your Beaconsfield local community. Together Join is part a club of or Community group in your Together area.


in the Chilterns area. 

Email: info@chilternrangers.co.uk 

Tel: 01494 474 486 

Web: www.chilternrangers.co.uk 

Better Connected Beaconsfield 

Helps promote a more socially inclusive 

local community. 

Email: hello@betterconnectedbeaconsfield.org.uk 

Tel: 07979 194 518 

Web: www.betterconnectedbeaconsfield.org.uk 

Chiltern Embroidery and Textile Group 

Welcomes stitchers with an interest in all 

aspects of embroidery and creative textiles 

for talks by textile artists and experts. 

Tylers Green Village Hall 

Tel: 01494 681 696 

Web: www.chilterntextiles.co.uk 

Hypnobirthing Pregnancy and Postnatal 

Yoga Classes in Beaconsfield 

Postnatal yoga classes for mum and baby. 

Email: donna@betterbirthcompany.co.uk 

Tel: Donna: 07875 159 769 

Web: www.betterbirthcompany.co.uk 

Lipreading and Managing Hearing 

Loss classes 

LIPREADERS HEAR BETTER – let your eyes 

help your ears! 

Email: judy.lipreading@gmail.com 

Tel: 07837 993 923 

Meditation on Twin Hearts and Wellbeing 

For over 18s. Reduce stress and feel calmer. 

The Curzon Centre, Maxwell Road, 

Beaconsfield, HP9 1RG 

Email: odette@ukpranichealing.co.uk 

Tel: 0796 967 8704 

Memory Cafe, Beaconsfield 

For carers and their loved ones living with 

dementia, this is an opportunity to join in 

an activity, have a chat and enjoy light 

refreshments. A member of the Memory 

Care Team will also be available. 

Email: beaconsfielduk.dcr@sunriseseniorliving.com 

Tel: 01494 739 600 

Web: www.sunrise-care.co.uk 

Mencap: High Wycombe Gateway Club 

Social Club for adults with learning 

disabilities. 

St Michael’s School, Dawes Hill Lane, 

High Wycombe, HP11 1PW 

To join or volunteer contact 

Email: boycejackie3@aol.com 

NCT Beaconsfield 

Regular meetings and events provide 

new parent support. 

Tel: 0300 330 0700 

Email: branch.beaconsfield@nct.org.uk 

Facebook @NCTBeaconsfield 

Web: www.nct.org.uk/local-activities-meet-ups 

Pilates in Beaconsfield 

Classes for beginners, inters and advanced. 

Email: barbara.fairgrieve@btinternet.com 

Prevention Matters 

Help prevent social isolation by becoming 

a befriender. Volunteers needed. 

preventionmatters@connectionsupport.org.uk 

Tel: 01296 484 322 

Web: www.connectionsupport.org.uk 

Probus Club Beaconsfield 

Retired professionals and businessmen get 

together for coffee and a talk, with a full 

programme of social events and outings 

throughout the year. 

Meets at Revolution, Maxwell Road, 

Beaconsfield, HP9 1QX. 

Email: kgilham@beaconsfieldprobus.org 

Web: www.beaconsfieldprobus.org 

Samaritans 

Talk to us any time you like, in your own way, 

about whatever’s getting to you. 

Tel: 116 123 (free) 

Chiltern Hundreds Supper Club 

founded 1977 

Upcoming meetings: 

9th January 2020: Tony Eaton - 

Windsor and the Nazis 

13th February 2020: Adrian Broadway – 

Songs: Tin Pan Alley 

For more details phone or email 

Kate 01494 671 508 

chiltern100supperclub@gmail.com 

Information is correct to the best of 

our knowledge. Please contact groups 

direct to confirm details. If you would 

like to make amendments or to 

include your group or society, email 

events@beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk 

To advertise publicise your please club call or 07786 group for 735 FREE 711 or visit email our marketing@beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk website to register. www.communitytogether.co.uk/clubs 

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News from Bekonscot Model Village 

The famous metal gates will re-open for 

our 2020 season on Saturday 15th February, 

but people often ask us what happens 

at Bekonscot during the winter months 

when closed. 

In addition to a lot of re-painting, hedge cutting and 

deep cleaning, this year the main lake (aka Mr Callingham’s 

swimming pool) was completely drained in order to 

remove the build-up of vegetation. This involved having 

to remove safely its population of fish and temporarily 

house them in a slightly more modern version of the 

swimming pool. 

fun and entertainment over the Easter Weekend. We 

are proud to be working again with Beaconsfield Town 

Council in commemorating the 76th anniversary of VE Day 

on 8th - 10th May. Join us as we toast all those who made 

the ultimate sacrifice and help us to plan a VE Day street 

party. In June we will be hosting a special after-hours event 

in support of Scannappeal. Keep an eye on our website, 

or follow us on social media to hear the latest news about 

events taking place at the village. 

Did you know that Bekonscot’s surplus funds at the end 

of each season are donated to charity? In 2019 a total of 

£160,000 was donated to mainly local charities through the 

Roland Callingham Small Grants Programme. Some of last 

season’s beneficiaries included Alfriston School, Hearing 

Dogs for the Deaf, Kiln Court, Search Dogs Bucks, South 

Bucks Hospice and Wycombe Homeless Connection. 

Our rather dilapidated Party Cabin was demolished in 

readiness for the building of a brand-new party venue. 

This does mean that party bookings will unfortunately 

not be available for the duration of the 2020 season. 

Plans for 2020 include regular Make and Take craft 

weekends and midweek Toddler Takeovers and family 

Bekonscot 

Dates for 

the Diary 

Small grants of up to £1000 are available to charities 

and good causes that support the community local to 

Bekonscot Model Village. If you are a local charity or you 

know of a worthwhile cause that could benefit from one 

of these small grants then please visit our website for 

more information and to download the application form. 

www.bekonscot.co.uk/trcf-small-grants-programme 

The deadline for 

applications is 

30th April 2020 

with grants 

being paid in 

September. 

Village re-opens 15th February 2020 

Easter Family Fun 

VE Day 75 celebrations 

Scannappeal Event 

Make & Take Weekends 

10th - 13th April 

8th - 10th May 

4th June 

1st weekend of each month except August 

Toddler Takeover 

Wed 11th March • Wed 13th May 

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Alfriston 

Swim School 

Lessons for 

Ages 3 to 

Adult 

Classes on Tuesday to Friday 16:15 onwards 

Saturday Mornings from 8:30 

Lessons are for beginners and advanced 

swimmers at Alfriston School, Penn Rd, 

Beaconsfield, HP92TS 

swim@alfristonschool.com 

01494 673 740 (ext5) 

www.alfristonschool.com 

Pilates 

@ 

FREE TRIAL LESSON! 

Classes start on the 6 th January in 


For details on classes go to 

www.bucksphysiopilates.com 

Or our Facebook page: 

Pilates at Bucks Osteopathy and Physio 


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ENVIRONMENTAL 

Green Goddess 

Author of Save 

Pounds and the Planet 

Hi, I’m Jeannette Buckle 

and I am passionate about 

our planet. In my book I 

share hundreds of planetfriendly 

tips that save you 

time and money too. 

With New Year’s resolutions in the making, it is 

the perfect time to reflect on what we eat and 

why, and how we can improve our health and 

benefit the planet. The answer is simple – eat 

less meat. 

From a planet point of view avoid foods 

from the ‘cow’, in particular, as much as 

possible. I come from a long traditional line 

of meat-eaters, so my approach to improve 

the family’s diet was to make changes that 

did not impact on taste. So here’s my 

5 green top swaps for your stomach: 

1. Swap milk with oat milk – great for cereal 

and cooking (it’s far more sustainable and tastes 

better than both milk and almond milk.) 

2. Swap butter with a plant-based spread 

– I use Benecol because of the great taste. 

eating too much and add more veg and 

potatoes etc to the plate. 

4. Mince – halve the meat content by adding 

equal quantities of pulses such as baked beans 

or adzuki beans, which have a great taste and 

texture. You can do the same with chicken 

dishes. Just add equal quantities of quorn, 

mushrooms, nuts or seeds. You keep the taste 

but halve your meat consumption in a flash, 

improve your diet and save money too. 

5. Try to make new veg meals that are not 

‘meaty’ in taste part of your weekly menu, for 

example, veg lasagne or my seasonal favourite 

one pot bake - butternut squash, onion and 

paprika (35mins @200°C, then add tomato, 

pine nuts and feta; bake for further 10mins). 

For more everyday eco friendly tips get your 

copy of Save Pounds and the Planet. Mention 

this article with your order and get a £1 refund 

at www.savepoundsandtheplanet.com 

Why not follow me too on 

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Christmas 

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Winners in 2019’ 

© Studio 67 

© Paul Upward 

Beaconsfield switch-on event with 

The Mayor and town crier after the 

lights were switched on. 

The Squirrel’s Christmas 

Party who invited over 

90 senior citizens who 

live alone to celebrate 

together. 


Lorca from St Mary’s & All 

Saints School, winner of the 

lantern competition and the 

Mayor of Beaconsfield. 

Alfred and his baby sister who 

won tickets to Bekonscot Model 

Village grotto. 

To share any events email: 

events@communitytogether.co.uk 


Nikki Wright, rotarian in the middle along with 

her mum and friend, fellow rotarian helpers.

Trades Directory - 


Share your recommendations with us at trades@communitytogether.co.uk 

BUILDERS 

GX Home Improvements 

Doors, windows, conservatories, glazing, 

roof lanterns and skylights 

t: 01753 892 128 

e: showroom@gxhomeimprovements.co.uk 

SMB Services 

Specialists in roofing and building 

t: 01494 676 922 / 07795 597 264 

e: smbservices2001@gmail.com 

CHIMNEY SWEEP 

GP Sweeps 

t: 07774 124 736 

ELECTRICIANS 

Wilkinson Electrical Ltd 

Domestic and commercial installations, lighting, 

socket outlets, re-wires, power circuits, consumer 

units, safety checks and periodic inspections 

t: 07813 205 628 / 07384 892 482 

e: wilkinsonelectricalltd@gmail.com 

GARDENERS 

Beaconsfield Garden Maintenance 

Regular maintenance or individual jobs, 

including fencing, turfing, paving and 

garden clearance 

t: 07840 110 186 

e: info@beaconsfieldgardenmaintenance.co.uk 

Holmes Garden Services 

All aspects of gardening and landscaping 

t: 01494 583 980 / 07789 036 351 

e: holmesgardeners@gmail.com 

w: www.holmesgardenservices.co.uk/ 

PAINTERS AND DECORATORS 

N. Gillie Decorating Services 

Experienced, friendly professional internal 

and external decorators who have been 

working in the area since 1993 

t: 01494 681 794 / 07771 521 263 

w: ngilliedecoratingservices.co.uk 

PLUMBERS 

Red Van Plumbers 

Plumbing and heating Services 

t: 01628 533 550 

e: info@redvanplumbers.co.uk 

w: www.redvanplumbers.co.uk/ 

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – 

EXTERIOR 

Castle Doors & Windows 

Specialists in the installation of windows, 

doors and conservatories 

e: sales@castleglasscompany.co.uk 

t: 01494 873 399 

w: castleglasscompany.co.uk 

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors 

Space-saving electric roller doors for garages 

t: 01494 355 075 / 07537 149 128 

Gutter Pro 

Gutters cleared – no call out charge 

t: 01628 878 448 

w: www.gutterpro.co.uk 

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – 

INTERIOR 

Home Counties Loft Ladders 

Complete loft storage solution 

t: 0808 301 9558 

w: homecountiesloftladders.co.uk 

James & Wallis Ltd 

Flooring and professional interior design 

ABK Ltd 

t: 01494 672 191 

Quality painting, decorating 

w: www.jamesandwallis.co.uk/ 

& refurbishments since 1967 

e: info@abkltd.co.uk 

t: 01494 465566 

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w: www.abkltd.co.uk 


Lindsay Hondebrink 

Bespoke window treatments and cushions from 

design to manufacture and fitting 

t: 07734 433 413 

e: lindsay@hondebrink.co.uk 

w: hondebrink.co.uk 

Oxford Aerials 

Local TV aerial and satellite installation and repair 

services, internet/Wifi blackspots fixed 

t: 01628 439 115 

e: shaun@oxfordaerials.co.uk 

w: www.oxfordaerials.co.uk 

PChelp4U 

For new computers, upgrades and repairs 

t: 01494 860 052 

e: support@pc-help-4u.co.uk 

w: www.pc-help-4u.co.uk/beaconsfield-it-support 

Pillowtalkhome 

Contemporary and traditional styles of bed linen 

and home accessories 

t: 01895 760 288 

w: www.pillowtalkhome.co.uk 

Shaded Interiors 

Made to measure curtains, blinds and shutters 

t: 01753 888 876 / 07738 667 048 

e: m.aslamay@icloud.com 

w: www.shadedinteriors.co.uk 

SWIMMING POOLS 

Origin Pools 

Add another dimension to your home with 

a private swimming pool – indoors or outdoors 

e: info@originpools.co.uk 

t: 01895 823366 

w: www.originpools.co.uk 

WINDOW CLEANERS 

Aquarius Window Cleaning Ltd 

t: 07970 915 972 

e: enquries@aquariuswindowcleaningmarlow.co 


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