Amersham Together January/ February 2020 Issue

NEWS AND VIEWS 

Health News 

Menopause advice & remedies 

Eat to live, not live to eat 

School News 

Amersham School's school dogs 

Community News 

Chalfont St Peter village feature 

Scannappeal Christmas Concert 

Club & groups in your area 

Raising £5m for a community rebuild 

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Features this issue 

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Community News and Information 

Chalk streams update 10 

Scannappeal Christmas Concert 13 

Community of Chafont St Peter 20 & 21 

CSP Community Centre rebuild project 22 

Young chefs display culinary skills 37 

Your local library guide 38 

What’s on in January and February 34 - 36 

Education News 

Learn a new skill 8 

Pupils at Dr Challoners’ Grammar School 26 

News from Amersham School 6 & 26 

Music and health go hand in hand 31 

Health & Fitness 

Eating well in 2020 11 

Menopause advice and remedies 12 & 14 

Business, Legal and Financial News 

Castle Glass & Windows new showroom 10 

Divorce and pensions – what happens? 17 

Zombie funds 24 

Making a will 27 

Meet the Team 

Publisher, Editor & Sales 

Therese Cooklin - 07786 735711 

Hello & welcome! 

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. 

This is issue 6 which means its coming up to our 

first year anniversary and what better way to 

celebrate than to extend the distribution to 10,000 

homes and businesses. 

Chalfont St Peter is the village in which I live and 

I’m proud to be a part of it,. There is a lovely 

community feel as with all the other areas I cover. 

I give you a little history on the village (see p20, 

p21) and the local community centre is looking to 

be rebuilt and calling out for financial help from 

businesses and local residents (see p22). 

It is the new year and time to look at improving 

mind and body. If you are suffering from the 

menopause then our tips and advice on page 12 

and 14 may be of help to you. 

News from local schools, a successful fundraiser by 

Scannappeal and much much more. If you have any 

news and views you’d like to share or would like to 

advertise your business please do get in contact. 

Best wishes 

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COMMUNITY NEWS 

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Meet Ruby (pictured here) and Ella. They 

aren’t your normal students at Amersham 

school, but are Amersham School’s dogs! 

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels to be precise 

and they are sisters age 9. 

You may wonder how a school can possibly 

accommodate two dogs and why? 

Headteacher, Sharon Jarrett believes the dogs 

play an important part in their school life. 

They teach children kindness to animals, and 

to be considerate and mindful when the dogs 

are around. Sharon allows those willing to walk 

the dogs before school the opportunity to do 

so, under her guidance. Its great for those that 

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Ruby and Ella have been used as therapy dogs, 

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Chalk Streams in Crisis 

In 2019 local chalk streams were in crisis. 

A combination of climate change, and 

high demand for water resulted in 63% 

of the total length of chalk stream habitat 

in the Chilterns AONB running dry. 

Groundwater levels in parts of the 

Chilterns reached the lowest levels since 

records began. 

During September fish had to be relocated 

from the drying remains of the Rivers 

Misbourne and Ver to nearby lakes, the River 

Ver stopped flowing completely through St 

Albans and the R. Misbourne dried up by 

1.25km in the space of just three weeks. 

Chalk Streams are a globally scarce habitat - 

There are only around 260 in the world, and 

nine of these are in the Chilterns, including the 

R. Wye and R. Misbourne. 

People in this area have the highest water 

use in the UK (173 litres per person per 

New year move 

day – over 30 litres above national average). 

Both rivers and people get their water supply 

from groundwater (the chalk aquifer), so the 

more we use, the less is left for the rivers. 

Simple steps like fixing leaky taps and toilets 

and taking shorter showers all make a difference. 

Why not make water saving your new years 

resolution? See www.chilternsaonb.org/ 

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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 I am 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, 

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HEALTH NEWS 

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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Amersham & Chalfonts Together is part of Community Together

Scannappeal 

Christmas Concert Fundraiser 

Scannappeal is a registered charity 

that raises funds for state of the art 

medical equipment for hospitals in 

Buckinghamshire. Since 1987 over 

£15m has been raised. Currently a local 

patient is diagnosed or treated with a 

piece of Scannappeal funded equipment 

every ten minutes. 

There were moving songs and readings from 

the Chiltern Music Academy Concert band, 

Susie Weisz (a Scannappeal trustee) and 

Greenacres Chiltern as well as a beautiful 

rendition of Hallelujah performed by the 

Blend Choir. 

The Christmas concert held on Tuesday 

3rd December at Saint Mary‘s Church in 

old Amersham was a beautiful event. 

Sue Deness, community champion from 

Tescos in Amersham, and Costa Coffee kindly 

provided refreshments for the event. At the 

time of publishing, £2700 had been raised 

towards Bucks MRI Appeal and the Breast 

Biopsy Appeal, a terrific amount, well done 

to all involved. 

For more Scannappeal events please see 

P34 or visit their website. 


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HEALTH NEWS 

Natural Help in the Menopause 

When a woman’s ovaries begin the 

winding down process towards menopause, 

her periods become irregular, she may 

become forgetful, mood swings can be 

unbearable, and hot flushes and night 

sweats may bring a great deal of discomfort. 

In addition, unexplained weight gain may be a 

source of much distress. In contrast a woman 

may pass through the menopause with hardly a 

symptom. It is a normal transitional stage of life, 

not in itself a serious medical condition. 

It was in the 1960s when oestrogen was first 

recommended as a “cure” for the menopause 

and medicalisation really began. However 

menopause does not bring a sudden deficiency 

of oestrogen, though production of its partner 

hormone progesterone does drop to nearly zero. 

Several natural remedies can 

help to ease the troublesome 

symptoms. Night sweats 

and hot flushes are by far the 

most common of the latter. 

If there are no other symptoms, 

a health food store is likely to 

recommend trying the herb 

sage, with products such 

as Menoforce tablets or 

Menosan tincture from the 

A Vogel brand. 

Mexican yam, on the other 

hand, is said to provide a 

substitute for progesterone. 

This can be used in tablet 

form, but also as cream 

which is rubbed into the skin. 

Other herbal remedies that 

may be helpful are dong kwai 

and some of those known as 

adaptogens, specifically 

Siberian ginseng and rhodiola, 

which, while often used as a 

general tonic, can be a support for mental function. 

The South American herb maca can also be tried 

as it appears to address hormonal imbalances. 

St John’s wort should help with mild depression. 

Nutritional supplements that may aid symptoms, 

in addition to magnesium and vitamin B6, are 

Omega 6 oils from evening primrose or Omega 

7 from sea buckthorn, which can be good for dry 

skin conditions, including vaginal dryness. 

As ever, it is worth noting that everyone is different, 

and if one remedy does not seem to work, a 

different one may just do the trick. 

For more generalised symptoms 

Menopause Support tablets 

from the same company are 

worth trying. They contains 

magnesium, soya extract, 

hibiscus and vervain. This 

combination may reduce 

feelings of tiredness and fatigue, 

as well as supporting the nervous 

system. Some people may 

find it more helpful to take this 

alongside a sage product. 

In the West, soya products 

became quite popular when it 

emerged that women in cultures 

where soya is a widely used food 

had fewer problems with the 

menopause. Try experimenting by including soya 

based milk substitutes, or tofu or tempeh in the diet. 

Red clover tablets or capsules are an alternative to 

soya. The benefits from soya and red clover may 

come from their mild oestrogenic action. 

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Divorce and pensions – what happens? 

In many financial settlements in divorces, 

the court has to consider how to deal 

with pensions along with other financial 

assets whether acquired before the 

marriage, during the marriage or after 

separation. 

First there are pension sharing orders where 

the pension is divided at the time of the 

divorce so that each of you receives a 

separate pension ‘pot’ and can build it up by 

adding to it in the future. Secondly, you can 

have an offsetting order where one spouse 

keeps their pension and the other takes a 

greater share of the other assets, such as 

the family home. A third and less common 

order is an earmarking order where once the 

pension benefits start to be drawn down, part 

of those benefits will be paid to your spouse. 

From April 2015 it has been possible to 

‘cash in’ your pension, whether by using it 

as a bank account for cash when you need 

it or by taking the entire amount. If you are 

separated or going through the divorce 

process, there is nothing stopping your 

spouse from taking advantage of the new 

rules and depleting what’s available in a 

pension by cashing it in. You may then 

struggle to recover a share of your spouse’s 

pension which could have far reaching 

consequences in retirement. 

Financial remedies in divorce can be difficult 

without expert help. There is ‘one size fits all’ 

and it is important to look after yourself, your 

hard earned assets and, most importantly, 

your family. 

Never has it been more important to make 

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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 

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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 


Chalfonts 

Making time for older people 

Chalfonts 

Making time for older people 

Affordable, independent, 

supported housing 

Austenmead House 

Supported housing for older people in Chalfont St Peter 

A Affordable, home from home feel independent, 

with companionship 

and on hand 

supported housing 

● en-suite apartment to furnish as you please 


● two home-cooked meals served daily 

●Supported house manager housing and alarm for system older people in Chalfont St Peter 

providing 24-hour security 

A home from home feel with companionship 

● a cosy communal lounge in which to 

and support on hand 

enjoy social occasions 

● en-suite beautiful, apartment well-maintained to furnish grounds as you please 

● two home-cooked meals served daily 

● house manager and alarm system 

For more information or to arrange a visit, please 

providing 24-hour security 

do get in touch 

● a cosy communal lounge in which to 

Tel: 01753 887267 

enjoy social occasions 

Email: info@austenmead.org.uk 

● beautiful, well-maintained grounds 

www.abbeyfield.com 

Room 

available 

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available 


56 School Lane 

Chalfont St Peter 

SL9 9BB 

Registered in England and Wales, Charity No. 261970, 

Company No. 995212, RSH No. H1470


The community of 


Chalfont St Peter (CSP) has a thriving 

community with a population of about 

14,500 and is an active community with 

many clubs, societies and volunteer 

action groups. 

Its history goes back before William the 

Conqueror put his foot on these islands 

and was referred to in the Domesday 

Book of 1087 as Celfunde (chel-foon-day) 

highlighted by the name roadsigns which 

visitors see as they drive into the village. 

It is included in the official emblem CSP 

uses, known as the Celfunde shield. 

This shield emblem is the emblem of the 

Parish Council and the Community Library, 

and it also appears on village road signs 

and the Gold Hill Common beacon. 

In 1950, the committee adapted the defunct 

swimming pool changing rooms to form a 

tennis club pavilion. The pavilion was made 

of plasterboard and corrugated iron with no 

running water: it had to be fetched in a milk 

churn from a stand-pipe near the Fieldway 

footpath and then heated up using calor gas. 

Today the club has seen much modernisation, 

including toilet facilities and 4 tennis courts 

resurfaced with the latest Pro-Advantage 

Tiger Turf and 3 of them floodlit. 

John Dennis, President of CSP’s Tennis 

Club, aged 93, has seen CSP change over 

the years. He revealed in c1938 the village 

boasted many recreational activities and 

entertainment for the villagers. 

Activities included a roller-skating rink, 

cinema, and a swimming pool (which was 

popular if one did not mind the company of 

a frog or two.) It also had a traditional village 

cricket and football pitch, quite a thriving 

and active village by all accounts. After a 

time the pool was covered up and two black 

asphalt tennis courts, which were available 

for hire, were laid over the top and the courts 

were available for hire. 

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To further reflect the village’s sense of history, 

John Hatton, a Parish Councillor and long 

term resident, initiated a move to create 

bespoke heritage plaques, displayed in 

specific spots in the village. 

The initial series of 25 heritage plaques were 

produced in 2012 to commemorate the 

Queen’s Diamond jubilee, and they were 

installed to form the way points on a 

Celfunde Inheritance Heritage Walk. A map

© Paul Upward 

was created to guide people around the 

village and a further 16 plaques have now 

been created, thanks to funding provided 

by the The Celfunde Inheritance Heritage 

Group, the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Village 

Appraisal Group and the Parish Council. 

As with all villages, businesses come and go. 

We admire the tenacity of local shops and 

businesses, such as Benns Flooring, who 

recently took over from First Flooring, Shaded 

Interiors and Century 21, for starting up in the 

village. Marie, owner of Fired Works, is also 

president of CSP Chamber of Commerce 

and a champion for local traders. She works 

tirelessly for the good of the village as do so 

many residents and business owners. 

Once a year the community get together for 

the popular Feast Day on Goldhill Common, 

a fun day and evening of activities, music 

and stalls with local businesses and schools 

taking part. 

The Community Centre, close to the 

Greyhound Inn, is the main hub for local 

groups, associations, clubs and activities. 

The centre urgently needs renovation and 

is currently trying to raise £70,000 to get 

planning passed. The project will require 

£5m for total rebuild. The community will get 

behind fundraising to see this modernisation 

take place. (See page 22 for more details.) 

Therese Cooklin 

Editor: Special thanks goes to Karen Dickson for the writing 

of this editorial


Chalfont St Peter’s 

Community Centre 

need your help! 

Chalfont St Peter’s current community centre, 

established in 1948 as a Memorial Hall for 

those who had lost their lives at war, has 

now become too small for the community 

it serves. With more than 2 500 users every 

single week, a bigger, ‘greener’ and more 

modern centre is needed. 

97% of the village, in a Needs Assessment 

carried out in June 2017, supported the need 

for an improved centre. In order to move the 

plan forwards though, fund raising must begin 

in earnest! £70,000 needs to be raised for 

the next stage of the project, and while the 

trustees hope to get much of this from grants, 

a number of grants work along match funding 

principles and so seed money needs to be 

raised by residents themselves. 

A New Friends initiative has been launched 

at the centre, and supporters are urged to 

please sign up, either to make a donation 

(a single or regular monetary donation) or 

to keep abreast of fundraising events that 

are planned for the next 3 years. 

Volunteers are also needed to help with 

one-off fundraising events and ideas. 

Assistance would also be appreciated 

from residents with experience in community 

builds, grant applications and corporate 

fundraising, or landscaping and soft 

furnishings. Please make contact with Carol 

in the office at cbirkenshaw@cspcc.org.uk, 

or with the chairman, David Burbidge at 

david.burbidge.t21@btinternet.com, if you 

are willing to assist. 

Two Open Days are planned for the 22nd 

and 23rd of February, where trustees and 

committee members will be on hand 

to share the initial working concept of 

the building with a proposed site plan. 

Preliminary plans will also be on show, so 

please come along and share your thoughts 

and ideas. 

Trustees are hoping that FRIENDS OF 

THE CSP COMMUNITY CENTRE will 

help galvanise support for the centre. 

Please consider signing up to be a part 

of this network of people who are taking 

positive steps towards making positive 

change in their community. With your help, 

a modern, fit-for-purpose, ecologically 

sound community centre can be a reality 

for Chalfont St Peter! 

How you can help 

Donate: one-off or regularly 

Participate: join the Friends Initiative and volunteer your time and/or ideas 

Support: attend fund-raising activities 

More information: visit one of the two Open Days (planned for the 22nd and 23rd of 

February 2020) to meet trustees and committee members and learn about the project 

Contact: 

Office: Carol at cbirkenshaw@cspcc.org.uk 

Chairman: David Burbidge at david.burbidge.t21@btinternet.com

CHALFONT COMMON 

WI ATTIC SALE 

Saturday 14 th March 

9.30am - Midday 

COMMUNITY CENTRE 

CHALFONT ST PETER 

Refreshments/free parking 

For more information or to 

book a table contact Marian: 

Email: marian@numberseven.plus.com 

Tel 01753 892300 


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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 programme 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 that 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 


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SCHOOL NEWS 

Pupils flourish at 

Dr Challoner’s 

Grammar School 

Dr Challoner’s Grammar School is 

celebrating the publication of Ofsted’s 

report following an inspection in early 

November. In September 2019 Ofsted 

published a new framework covering 

Quality of Education, Behaviour & 

Attitudes, Personal Development, 

Sixth Form provision and Leadership & 

Management. 

A team of five inspectors spent two days looking 

at the school and judged it Outstanding in all 

of those categories. Inspectors included very 

detailed analysis of subjects in their review, 

but also focussed on students’ personal 

development, staff wellbeing and professional 

development. The report commends the 

curriculum, the expertise of the teaching staff and 

the exceptional range of enrichment experiences. 

Mr Atkinson, Headmaster, with his Year 7 Geography class 

The new framework has raised the bar for 

Outstanding schools, and Challoner’s is one of 

the very first secondary schools in the country to 

secure this judgement under the challenging new 

framework. 

Headmaster David Atkinson said: “Our whole 

school community is rightly proud of this report. It 

is a testament to many years of commitment from 

staff and students alike, and it is very rewarding to 

have that recognised by the inspectors.” 

Shaun Kennedy, Chair of Governors said: “This is 

a fantastic endorsement of the journey that we are 

on. Outcomes of this quality don’t come about by 

accident but as a result of the right people doing 

the right things in the right way. Very well done to 

all the staff at DCGS”. 

Youth Sport Trust 

Amersham School has been awarded the 

Youth Sport Trust Gold Quality Mark for 

its commitment to Physical Education and 

school sport. 

The Quality Mark is a nationally recognised 

badge of excellence for the quality of its PE 

and school sport. The PE facilities at Amersham 

School comprise a spacious state of the art 

sports hall, dance studio, fitness suite and a 

variety of external pitches and courts. 

Amersham School prides themselves on 

providing high quality sporting and fitness 

opportunities for all students and staff. 

Extra-curricular opportunities are available 

before, during and after school with an aim to 

encourage participation and inclusion through 

sport. They also provide essential sporting and 

fitness opportunities in the local community 

by a dedicated school sports co-ordinator 

who facilitates a wide variety of multi skills 

festivals in the local community, and over 800 

school children participate at primary school 

level. Through participation of sports and 

games, students gain valuable leadership and 

teamwork skills alongside supporting mental 

health and physical fitness. 

The health and wellbeing benefits from exercise 

are embedded into the curriculum and Mrs 

Jarrett, Head Teacher, enthused “We are 

absolutely thrilled to have been awarded the 

Gold Quality Mark from the Youth Sport Trust, 

which recognises our commitment to delivering 

the best possible sporting experiences for our 

students.” 

Facilities are available 

for hire via 

schoollettings.org 


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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CHARITY 

Local pilates 

teacher raises 

£440 

Jemma from Perfect Balance Pilates 

held a Macmillan Cancer Research 

coffee morning in December for her 

clients, friends and neighbours. 

Not only is she a talented pilates teacher, 

she is also a dab hand at baking, even 

baking gluten free cakes for the editor! 

She put on a wonderful spread. 

Everyone enjoyed coffee, cake and good 

Christmas chatter. She said, ‘I am so 

thankful to all my clients and friends for 

their support, we have raised a fantastic 

amount of money for a great cause and I 

couldn’t be happier!’ 


WE WANT TO BUY YOUR PRESTIGE CAR, NOW! 

Kings Road Garage-1 Kings Road,Berkhamsted HP4 3BD 

Kings Road Garage is offering great deals on prestige cars. 

A Landrover and Jaguar specialist, it also has a variety of low mileage 

prestige marques just serviced and raring to go. For attractive partexchange 

or cash deals, call Nick or Kieren on 01442 863 851 

Visit: www.kingsroadgarage.co.uk or Tel: 01442 863 851 


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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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Amersham & Chalfont’s Brain Matter 

(answers on p37) 

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1 2 3 4 5 6 

Across 

1 Sign, emblem (6) 

4 Undulate (6) 

7 Dessert (6) 

9 Energetic movement, liveliness (8) 

11 Escape quickly (4) 

14 Believe to be true (7) 

15 Young woman (4) 

16 Get out (4) 

17 Cut off the sun’s light (7) 

18 Drizzle (4) 

21 Loan for the purchase of property (8) 

22 Compose, formulate (6) 

24 Vendor (6) 

25 Gives rise to, induces (6) 

Down 

1 Muffler (5) 

2 Unit of length (5) 

3 Belonging to us (3) 

4 Tried again (11) 

5 Pirate ship (9) 

6 Posing no difficulty (4) 

8 Central American capital city (3,8) 

10 Island in French Polynesia, capital 

Papeete (6) 

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13 Vital (9) 

19 Assumed name (5) 

20 Demands (5) 

21 Fail to hit (4) 

23 Epoch (3) 

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What’s on 

February 2020 

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 

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 

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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 



Young chefs 

display their 

culinary skills in 

Rotary Competition 

Hosted by Pipers Corner School the 

Rotary Young Chefs Competition was 

hotly contested by students from Chesham 

Grammar, The Misbourne School and 

Pipers Corner School. 

Displaying their Certificates presented by 

Barbara Cursley President of Rotary in Amersham 

are Simon Harvey, Eliza Mancinelli (third place) 

Joe Hallesy (second place) and Keira Bonilla 

Palmer (first place). 

The second stage of the competition will be 

held at Rotary District level in February. If you 

would like to know more about the activities 

of Rotary then please call Barbara Cursley at 

01494 729369. 

Amersham Neighbours‛ 

Coffee Morning 

Meet new 

neighbours: 

coffee on Saturdays 

10am-12pm 

Contact rotateamersham@gmail.com 

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Your Local Libraries 

Opening times 

Library 

Mon 

Tue 

Wed 

Thurs 

Fri 

Sat 

Sun 

Amersham 

Temporary 

Closed 

9am-5pm 

9am-5pm 

9am-5pm 

9am-4.30pm 

10am-4pm 

Closed 

Chalfont 

St Giles* 

Closed 

10am-5pm 

10am-5pm 

10am-5pm 

10am-5pm 

10am-4pm 

Closed 

Chalfont 

St Peter* 

Closed 

10am-5pm 

10am-5pm 

Closed 

10am-5pm 

10am-4pm 

Closed 

Chesham 

9.30am-7pm 

9.30am-5pm 

9.30am-1pm 

9.30am5pm 

Closed 

10am-4pm 

Closed 

Little Chalfont* 

Closed 

10am-5pm 

10am-5pm 

10am-1pm 

10am-5pm 

10am-3pm 

Closed 

* Community Library - These are either completely self-managed community libraries supported by Buckinghamshire County Council 

or partnerships where community volunteers and Buckinghamshire County Council jointly manage and deliver the library service. 

Amersham Library 

Temporary address: King George V House, King George V Road, Amersham, HP6 5AW 

T: 01296 382415 

E: lib-ame@buckscc.gov.uk 

For information about the temporary library arrangements, visit: 

W: www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/libraries/find-a-library/amersham/ 


Regular activities: 

Fridays 2pm-2.30pm: Bounce and Rhyme for toddles and their mums/dads/carers 

Contact the library for information on: 

Monday Movie film nights 

Family History - FREE help and advice sessions with a professional genealogist 

Chess - test your chess skills against our young master on a Saturday morning 

Honesty loans - magazines and jigsaws 

Sponsorship and volunteering 

The CSP Community Library, High Street, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9QA 

W: www.csp-communitylibrary.co.uk 

For all libraries: 

Automated Telephone Renewals: 0303 123 0035 

General Library Enquiries: 01296 382 415 

We welcome Text Relay call prefix 18001 

E: library@buckscc.gov.uk 

W: www.buckscc.gov.uk/libraries

NO JOINING FEE 

JANUARY! 

Join the multi award - winning 

Stoke Park as a Gym and Health 

Member, or a Gym, Health and 

Tennis Member before the 31st 

January 2020 and we will waive 

the joining fee! 

For more information and to take 

advantage of this special offer 

please contact our Membership 

team on 01753 717179 or email 

membership@stokepark.com 

www.stokepark.com

Amersham Together January/ February 2020 Issue

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