Beaconsfield Together July / August 2020

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Community News 

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Listening Ear Listens to All 

Better Connected Beaconsfield News 

Mayor of Beaconsfield End of Year Report 

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Features this issue 

Beaconsfield Old Town 

Hello & welcome! 

24 40 15 & 43 

Community, News and Information 

The Mayor’s end of year report 6 

Buckinghamshire schools update 8 

School transport guidelines 8 

Thank you to the NHS and key workers 24/25 

Beaconsfield market reopens 32/33 

Beaconsfield’s French Twinning Association 39 

Butterfly Reserve - competition 40 

Food and Nutrition news 

News from the Greyhound 16 

Hawkyns at Home 16 

Strawberry and camomile recipe 18 

Laura Macdonald: Eat yourself happy 19 

Health & Fitness 

Use the Listening Ear service 12 

Buy or make a face mask 14 

News from Hear We Go Audiology 31 

Harrold Opticians reopens 35 

Business, Legal and Financial News 

Back to business - keep it local 15/43 

Moving house - the new normal 22 

Family law arbitration news 26 

fmifa - lifetime mortgages 28/29 

Trades Directory 46/47 

Lifestyle and Puzzles 

Kids’ puzzles 30 

Meet the Team 

Publisher, Editor & Sales 

Therese Cooklin - 07786 735711 

Welcome to the summer edition of Beaconsfield 

Together. It has been a tough time for us all and I am 

sorry if you have a lost a loved one at this time. My 

condolences go out to you. 

The front cover says it all for me and hopefully the sun 

will shine through this period of darkness, and light will 

spread over our town, residents and local businesses 

again. As cars and noise fill the streets, let’s not forget 

what we have learned from this experience. 

Life will not be the same again that’s for sure, but we 

can appreciate the important things in life, our health, 

our family and those around us. If you’ve re-connected 

with friends and family again, continue to keep those 

connections and make new ones. We are all in this 

together, carry on being kind, patient and supporting 

our Beaconsfield businesses and community. 

Thank you to the Mayor of Beaconsfield who at his 

end of term speech, presented me with one of his 

awards. I was very touched and honoured. There are 

some amazing people amongst us who have done so 

much for this community. If you have someone you’d 

like to recognise please get in touch with me and let’s 

get them recognised. 

Take care, 

Therese 

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COMMUNITY NEWS 

News from the Mayor 

of Beaconsfield 

Alex Dunlop, Mayor of Beaconsfield, 

made history by being the first Mayor in 

Beaconsfield to present his ‘end of term 

speech’ by video conferencing software! 

His tenure should have come to an end in May, but 

due to Covid-19, this public gathering could not be 

held and elections were cancelled for this year. The 

council decided that Alex should continue for a 

further 12 months, and he is honoured to be given 

this opportunity as he feels it will be a challenging 

year ahead and wants to support local businesses. 

It is traditional for mayors to present awards at 

the end of their term and he wanted to thank 

those who have helped him, as well as recognise 

individuals who have put a lot of effort into the 

community, especially Flight Lieutenant Samantha 

Cairns RAFAC. 

Sam is currently the officer commanding 606 

(Beaconsfield) Squadron. She initiated the ethos 

of “Enjoy, Encourage, Empower, Embrace”. The 

squadron hosts 60 young people from Beaconsfield 

aged between 12 and 20 who perform a range of 

activities, from public speaking and leadership, to 

flying and parades. Well done to Sam and the young 

people within the squadron. 

Flight Lieutenant Samantha Cairns RAFAC with the Mayor 

of Beaconsfield. Chosen to receive the Mayor’s end of 

tenure award. 

Alex also wanted to 

congratulate his fellow 

councillor, Graham Corney, 

who has been presented 

with the Queen’s award for 

voluntary service. Graham 

provided Alex with much 

knowledge and ‘educated 

opinion’ for the Town Council 

and was able to facilitate 

great accomplishments when 

assisting other organisations. 

Also thanked are his fellow 

councillors and the Town 

Graham Corney and his 

grandson recently awarded 

the Queens Award for 

voluntary service 

Clerk, Alexa, who supported him through his year as 

mayor and he looks forward to working with them 

over the next 12 months. For the Mayor’s full speech 

please go to: www.beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk/mayor 

Beaconsfield Town 

Council News 

Town Council meetings have always been 

public and usually held on the 1st Thursday 

of the month. Due to the COVID-19 

pandemic public gatherings have not 

been allowed, and now we can attend the 

meeting from the comfort of our homes! 

The next two meetings will be held on August 6th 

and September 3rd at 7:30pm. Check the website 

for details on how to ‘attend’, and future dates. 

Well done to all 16 Town Councillors who continue 

their service under the leadership of the Mayor of 

Beaconsfield. We praise their commitment and hard 

work on behalf of the whole Town. 

Initiatives that are currently being considered for the 

town are: 

- Social distancing around the town where some 

pedestrian walkways are quite narrow. 

- Community 

boards - an 

exciting initiative 

from the new 

Buckinghamshire 

Council. These 

boards allow 

information to 

be spread within 

the community, 

keeping things 

local. 

- Plans are being drawn up to make the public toilets 

in the old town dementia-friendly. 

- The Holtspur Sports Field has had some recent 

pitch improvements. 

The next few months will be very busy, as local 

businesses and organisations reopen and engage 

with the community. This is a difficult and pressured 

time. The Mayor and all the town councillors are 

there to support you. 

Search for and follow the Town Clerk on Facebook 

for up-to-date news or visit the website: 

www.beaconsfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk

Shaun Guard 

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SCHOOL NEWS 

Buckinghamshire schools - news update 

On March 23rd normal life changed 

for Buckinghamshire families with 

children when the Government’s 

protective lockdown measures caused 

our schools to close and most children 

ceased attending. 

Only the children of front line workers and 

students with special needs who could not 

remain at home continued to attend. 

Only 190 out of our total of 234 schools remained 

open for the whole time, including the Easter and 

Bank holidays. Needless to say, these changes 

have been difficult for parents and for schools 

since massive adaptations had to take place in 

education delivery. 

Some schools embraced online teaching 

using their own or government material. Others 

provided work schemes and individual contact 

on a regular basis. Our Head teachers and staff 

have worked tirelessly to deliver the best possible 

resources in the circumstances. 

From June 1 Reception, Years 1 and 6 returned 

on a choice basis and currently 68% of eligible 

children are attending school. The difficulty is safe 

distancing especially in the older schools. 

What lies ahead? Examinations were disbanded 

and the future plan for 11+ selections is still 

under discussion by the Grammar Schools 

who administer it. There will be no more year 

groups attending this term but secondary schools 

will have virtual year’s attendance. Plans for 

September are underway using government 

social distancing guidelines, which pose logistic 

difficulties. One thing is certain, we will always 

seek the best and safest outcome for our children 

whatever the circumstances. 

Anita Cranmer 

Cabinet member for Education and Skills 

Buckinghamshire Council 

School transport 

guidelines during 

coronavirus 

As more pupils return to school, 

Buckinghamshire Council is asking 

parents to help combat the risk of 

spreading coronavirus by reducing 

the numbers of children using school 

transport services. 

Walking, cycling or going by car will enable 

better social distancing for those who have 

no alternative. 

Facemasks 

Following Government advice, Buckinghamshire 

Council is requesting that parents and carers 

obtain or make a suitable face covering for their 

child if they do need to use school transport. 

This is not, however, compulsory and will not 

be suitable for every child. 

Temporary mileage payment scheme 

To help parents whose children are entitled 

to free transport because they have special 

educational needs (SEN), the Council is running 

a mileage payment scheme of 45p per mile for 

parents who can take their children to school 

themselves. 

Current advice and guidance on school 

transport, as well as the SEN mileage payment, 

can be found at: www.buckinghamshire.gov. 

uk/coronavirus/service-changes 

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STRONGER 

TOGETHER 

Better Connected Beaconsfield is co-ordinating 

volunteering to help local people affected by COVID-19. 

The charity ensures every street in Beaconsfield has 

support and has set up a number of useful initiatives. 

THE BUDDY NETWORK 

Over 300 local people have 

volunteered to be a BCB Buddy. 

The Buddies provide services 

such as shopping, collecting 

prescriptions and running 

errands for neighbours who are 

shielding or isolating as a result 

of COVID-19. They also collect 

food donations, distribute them 

to residents in need and provide 

essential social contact for many 

vulnerable people. Every week, 

over 300 people benefit from the 

kind support of the Buddies. 

Buddy area co-ordinator, Rachel, 

says: “The wonderful Buddies, 

using their community knowledge, 

make sure the residents are 

communicated with, provided 

for and are safe. They deal with 

problems so quickly and effectively 

to minimise hardship during 

these times - it’s really brought 

home what a wonderful, helpful 

community we live in.” 

If you’d like support from a Buddy, 

please contact BCB on 01494 

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FREE PRESCRIPTION 

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BCB and Beaconsfield Rugby 

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have created the free prescription 

delivery service for Beaconsfield 

and Penn residents. They 

currently deliver over 300 

prescriptions each week. 

When the rugby club first asked 

its members if they would 

make prescription deliveries, 

overnight more than 80 people 

volunteered. Between them, the 

team manages 20 weekly delivery 

slots. Grant, the co-ordinator, 

is full of praise for the team’s 

keenness, their flexibility and their 

commitment to providing such a 

smooth-running service. 

If you’d like to access this useful 

service, ask your GP to send 

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Listening Ear 

Better Connected Beaconsfield (BCB) 

was founded before the start of the 

coronavirus, but had to rethink its activities 

to accommodate the pandemic. 

It supports (isolating) local residents in a variety 

of ways; hundreds of Buddies are helping with 

practical matters and the ‘Pop-Up Larder’ to 

provide food, and there’s also ‘The Listening 

Ear’ for those wanting to talk to somebody in 

confidence. Pauline leads this aspect of BCB’s 

response to the current situation, so I asked her: 

Q: What is The Listening Ear? 

A: A network of experienced ‘Listeners’ 

allocated to anyone who wants someone to 

talk to. Maybe they’re lonely even if there are 

other people in the household. They don’t want 

to burden friends or family with what’s on their 

minds. Health or financial issues perhaps, or 

they just need someone to listen to them talk 

about how life is for them. 

Q: What sort of requests do you get? 

A: It can be dispiriting to spend a whole day 

without any human contact, resulting in worry, 

stress or upset. Talking things through helps 

to ease the pressure. Some just want one call, 

others appreciate knowing that someone will 

stay in contact - giving them something to look 

forward to. Some want to talk through complex 

family issues. 

We’re keen that no-one should be put off 

asking for a Listener because they don’t feel 

‘vulnerable’. We have the scope to help many 

more ; so would encourage people to spread 

the word to those who haven’t heard about us. 

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A: It might be reluctance to take up time 

or resources you think someone else needs 

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because of Covid19. Some people who 

might benefit are more used to looking after 

other people than looking after themselves. 

It doesn’t occur to them to ask for a Listener. 

Q: What more can a Listener offer that a 

family member or friend cannot? 

A: People don’t want to burden friends 

or family, or prefer to talk to a stranger in 

confidence. That’s when our Listening Ear 

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might not want to say to anyone else. If 

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HEALTH AND FASHION 

Mask up! Where to 

buy or make a mask 

yourself 

While many of us are able to work from home, 

it’s not possible for all and as of 15th of June, 

it has become compulsory to wear face 

coverings on all public transport and is being 

encouraged on ride-sharing services, such as 

Uber and community transport. 

Scientific evidence shows that face masks – 

accompanied by regularly washing your hands 

and social distancing wherever possible – can 

stop you from passing coronavirus on to others 

if you are asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic 

(if you are yet to develop symptoms). 

There are 3 main types of face masks available to 

the public: surgical face masks, KN95 respirator 

face masks, and cloth masks. Although the public 

are encouraged to reserve single-use surgical 

masks for healthcare workers, they are available 

in local stores (in varying quantities) such as 

Yalden’s DIY store, Richard Adams Chemist, LLoyds 

Pharmacy, and Boots. You can also buy them from 

www.bestvaluefacemasks.co.uk at just £6.99 for 10. 

KN95 face masks are the more expensive of the 

three, however they offer a slightly higher level of 

protection than surgical masks as they are more 

tightly fitted around the nose and mouth. These can 

be found in Lloyds Pharmacy as well as Yalden DIY 

& Garden, which sell packs of 10 for £22. They also 

have a variety of other masks. 

Alternatively, re-usable cloth masks not only offer 

a cheaper option in the long run, they’re far more 

environmentally friendly! Additionally, there is no 

clear evidence to suggest surgical masks offer 

greater protection than cloth masks. These coverings 

can be bought widely on the internet. For example, 

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a 100% cotton t-shirt can easily be made into an 

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For a template to make your own mask go to our 

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FOOD AND NUTRITION NEWS 

News from 

The Greyhound 

Daniel and Margriet, co-proprietors at 

The Greyhound, have been using the 

lockdown period to prepare the pub 

and restaurant’s outside terrace – in time 

for the hospitality sector’s reopening. 

As part of their plans, the team will be 

launching a new outside eating area, giving 

up to 28 guests the opportunity to enjoy 

its modern British food in a comfortable 

open-air environment. 

The terrace will also welcome guests wanting 

to enjoy a drink or two. 

Daniel has also been looking after the 

Greyhound’s herb and vegetable garden, 

with all produce being used in the forthcoming 

restaurant’s dishes. 

Herbs such as parsley, sage, coriander and 

mint will be ready in time for reopening, as 

well as vegetables such including cucumbers, 

leeks, sweetcorn, tomatoes, rhubarb and 

courgettes. 

The team has also produced fruits such as 

strawberries, blueberries, apples and plums. 

While the team are not able to take 

bookings at the moment, gift vouchers 

can be purchased directly by calling the 

restaurant on 01494 671315. 

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FOOD AND NUTRITION NEWS 

Strawberry & 

camomile shortcakes 

These delicately flavoured shortcakes 

have a complex, subtle spiciness 

from the infused camomile and are 

a match made in heaven for sweet 

British strawberries. 

Preparation time: 20 mins 

Cooking time: 20 mins 

Total time: 40 mins + chilling, 

resting and cooling 

Ingredients 

400g pack Waitrose British Strawberries, hulled 

and halved, or quartered if large 

2-3 tbsp caster sugar, to taste 

Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 

For the shortcakes 

300ml double cream, plus extra for glazing 

2 camomile tea bags 

90g unsalted butter, cubed 

2 tbsp whole milk 

250g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 

2 tsp baking powder 

50g caster sugar, plus 1 tbsp 

Pinch salt 

1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract 

Method 

3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the 

dough to a 2cm thickness. Cut out six 

biscuits with a 6cm round cutter, rerolling 

the dough as needed. Place on a lined 

baking tray and chill for 15 minutes. 

4. Brush the tops with a little cream 

and bake for 12-15 minutes, until light 

golden. Place on a wire rack to cool, then 

carefully split in half horizontally. Whip the 

remaining cream with 1 tbsp sugar and 

vanilla to soft peaks. Spoon onto half the 

shortcakes, add the strawberries, then 

balance the remaining shortcakes on top. 

Cook's tip 

The shortcakes can be frozen for up to 

1 month. Thaw thoroughly before filling 

and serving. 

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Mix 

the strawberries, caster sugar and lemon zest in 

a small bowl and set aside to soften a little. 

2. Warm 125ml cream in a small pan with the 

teabags until simmering. Remove from the 

heat, add the butter and infuse for 5 minutes. 

Squeeze the teabags and discard. Rewarm the 

pan to melt the butter, if needed, then stir in the 

milk. In a large bowl, sift the flour and baking 

powder, then mix in the infused cream with 

50g caster sugar and a pinch of salt, bringing 

together to make a rough dough. 

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Eat yourself happy! 

Low mood, stress and anxiety are some 

of the most common symptoms I see in 

clinic. The good news is that nutrition 

can be a useful tool in improving them. 

There are several key nutrients to consider for 

mental health but since the brain is roughly 

60% fat I like to focus on omega 3 fatty acids. 

These are potently anti-inflammatory and studies 

have shown them to be effective in individuals 

suffering with depressive symptoms. The best 

sources are oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, 

anchovies, herring and sardines, and vegans 

can find them in walnuts, chia and flaxseed and 

fortified plant-based foods. 

Tryptophan is another important nutrient for 

supporting mood. It is the building block of 

serotonin which is nicknamed the ‘happy 

hormone,’ and also helps to promote better 

sleep (another essential factor in mental health). 

Food sources of tryptophan include turkey, 

chicken, eggs, cheese, fish, tofu, nuts and seeds. 

Magnesium is my ‘hero’ nutrient for clients with 

anxiety. It helps with the conversion of tryptophan 

to serotonin and supports healthy levels of 

gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, 

which has a calming effect. It also plays a role 

in regulating stress hormones and supports 

sleep. You can find it in avocado, dark chocolate, 

nuts and seeds, legumes, whole grains and my 

personal favourite - dark leafy greens. 

A further consideration is gut health. You could 

eat plenty of ‘good mood’ nutrients but if your 

gut isn’t digesting and absorbing them optimally, 

they’re not going to be able to work their magic. 

The ‘gut-brain axis’ allows for bi-directional 

communication between the gut and the brain 

and through this it has been proven that gut 

bacteria can influence mood. A diet high in 

fibre (ideally 30g daily for an adult) helps to 

keep these gut bugs happy. Stick to complex 

carbohydrates and wholegrains instead of their 

refined counterparts (choose brown pasta, 

bread and rice instead of white varieties) and 

aim for at least two portions of fruit and five 

portions of vegetables each day. Another way 

to improve mood through gut health is to try 

to eat fermented foods – foods that contain 

beneficial live bacteria. Good examples are 

natural live yoghurt (unsweetened), kombucha, 

kefir, miso, sauerkraut, kimchi and tempeh 

which are all available in most supermarkets. 

There are many other factors that could influence 

mood and if you’d like to find out more you can 

get in touch at laura@lmnutrition.co.uk, check 

out my Instagram @laura.nutrition or visit my 

website www.lmnutrition.co.uk. 

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 

areas. 


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SPORTING NEWS 

Beaconsfield RFC raise for Wexham A&E 

Chris Summers (Chairman) and Aled 

Lewis (1st Team Backs Coach) had the 

pleasure of visiting Wexham Accident 

and Emergency (A&E) in May on behalf of 

all Beaconsfield Rugby Club members that 

bought the T-Shirts they recently sold. 

They met staff at the hospital to hand over their 

cheque for £2,500. Chris said, ‘It was a most 

humbling experience as the gratitude of the staff 

was overwhelming.’ 

The money will be going towards a specific 

project to build a new staff area for the A&E 

doctors, nurses and other staff. They need 

to raise £60,000 for this project. 

Chris and Aled met with Sue, the Senior Sister in 

charge, James, the A&E Matron, several nurses 

and the chief A&E Consultant, all of whom gave 

up time in their very busy days to come and say 

thank you. (See centre pages for image) 

For more information on the club visit: 

www.beaconsfieldrfc.co.uk 

Testing times for local cricket 

Back in February, when the Beaconsfield CC Committee gathered to make plans for 

the upcoming season, there was no way of knowing what disruption lay ahead for the 

sport, the club and every other aspect of life as we know it. 

The reverberations of Covid-19 have been felt throughout the game and Beaconsfield Cricket Club, a 

volunteer-led, not-for-profit organisation, has faced some tough challenges, but, in the last few weeks 

nets have re-opened and tentative training begun. Hopefully the sound of leather on willow will soon 

return to its regular summer beat. 

News from 

Beaconsfield Town 

Football Club 

Like all local and national sporting outfits 

Beaconsfield Town FC were also badly 

hit the Covid-19 pandemic. 

On the pitch the club saw their season declared 

null and void in early March and at the time of 

writing no date has been agreed for when the 

new season will commence or if supporters will be 

allowed in to watch. All revenue raising club house 

bookings also had to be cancelled as lockdown 

measures prevented most social gatherings. 

When the new season does start, however, 

Holloways Park will be more than ready! 

The award winning playing surface has been 

further treated and is in tip top condition whilst 

a hardy band of (socially distancing) volunteers 

have been cleaning, mending, tidying and 

generally undertaking numerous tasks across 

the ground to ensure everything is spic ‘n’ span! 

A new U23 team has also been launched, as have 

Youth Teams at U15 and U16 levels, whilst The 

Rams Academy that was successfully launched last 

season has a full intake of new First Year Scholars 

aiming to make their mark in the football industry. 

The newly refurbished club venue has also been 

spring cleaned and is ready to welcome back 

parties, outdoor BBQs and other events as soon 

as the Government gives the green light. 

For more information: 

www.beaconsfieldtownfc.co.uk 

T: 01494 676868 

E: commercial@beaconsfieldtownfc.co.uk 


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LEGAL NEWS 

Moving House – 

The New Normal 

The Government has made special provisions 

to allow and facilitate the buying and selling of 

property to ensure the housing market remains 

active and people can still move. 

There is industry guidance published for you to 

navigate your way through the marketing and viewing 

of property which estate agents and surveyors and 

the like will follow and explain to you. The guidance 

is on our website at leighduncan.co.uk/services/ 

conveyancing. Central is to maintain safety through 

social distancing and vigilant hygiene and there are 

useful pointers on conducting viewings, hand-over 

keys and checklists for each step of the process. 

As a solicitor, I would recommend that now it is 

more important than ever to instruct your legal 

representative as early as possible. If you are selling 

your home, do it at the same time as putting your 

house on the market. If you are buying your next 

home, do it at the same time as you begin your 

property search. With the potential for everything to 

take that little bit longer these days, you save time 

later down the line by getting all of your paperwork 

and identification requirements completed early. 

Our office remains open during normal business 

hours for clients to visit us, drop off documents, sign 

papers or present original identity documents. We 

utilise contactless meeting through the glass of a 

closed internal door in the comfort of an enclosed 

entrance foyer and two-way speaker intercom. This 

is our new normal (!) but it is otherwise very much 

‘business as usual’ for house moves as a whole. 

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 16 years, the last 11 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. 

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Thank you to all our KEY WORKERS 

Local refuse collectors who carried on disposing of 

household waste during lockdown. 

Lisa & Valerie of Bury Lodge Care home receiving PPE 

from Rotary Club Beaconsfield. 

Karl (owner), James and Aidan who provided free deliveries 

to elderly. A new eco-friendly bike purchased to continue 

with local deliveries. 

Chris Summers & Aled Lewis presenting a cheque on 

behalf of Beaconsfield RFC to staff at Wexham Accident 

& Emergency Hospital. See p20 for details. 

Rob, Beaconsfield’s postman for Royal Mail. 

Andy, market manager at 

Beaconsfield Market keeping 

the market going. 


volunteering to help local people affected by COVID-19. 

The charity ensures every street in Beaconsfield has 

support and has set up a number of useful initiatives. 

THE BUDDY NETWORK 

Over 300 local people have 

volunteered to be a BCB Buddy. 

The Buddies provide services 

such as shopping, collecting 

prescriptions and running 

errands for neighbours who are 

shielding or isolating as a result 

of COVID-19. They also collect 

food donations, distribute them 

to residents in need and provide 

essential social contact for many 




Buddy area co-ordinator, Rachel, 

says: “The wonderful Buddies, 

using their community knowledge, 

make sure the residents are 

communicated with, provided 

for and are safe. They deal with 

problems so quickly and effectively 

to minimise hardship during 

these times - it’s really brought 

home what a wonderful, helpful 

community we live in.” 

If you’d like support from a Buddy, 

please contact BCB on 01494 

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Organisation, registered charity n°: 118 

the aim of improving wellbeing for all. 

help residents who need it most during 

website and click DONATE. 

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The Crawford family at Beaconsfield Market who kept the 

market going throughout lockdown. 

Karen and Wendy at Sunrise Care Home 

in Beaconsfield receiving PPE from Rotary 

Club Beaconsfield. 

Little Chalfont Evening WI pennants to 

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LEGAL NEWS 

Arbitration – the attractive alternative 

to the court system for family law cases 

Given the COVID-19 enforced closure of law 

courts, the pressure on the already creaking 

system is even more intense. 

For family law cases, judges have been discussing 

solutions and arbitration is likely to be the answer 

- where parties can afford arbitration they will be 

directed to come out of the court system and into 

the private arbitration arena. 

Arbitration is best summarised as “private law”. 

dedicated expert Judge who knows your case 

well, had the knowledge, skills and expertise to 

make their decision on your behalf. The upsides 

are significant, not only in terms of legal fees saved 

but also emotional considerations caused by the 

drawn out court process. 

Not only are you gaining the expertise you deserve, 

the whole process is for your benefit – financially, 

emotionally and to help you move on with your life as 

quickly as possible. 

If you are unable to resolve your case, instead of going 

to court for a decision, you and your former partner 

select an arbitrator, who is highly trained and expert in 

their field, to work with you and reach a solution. 

Although you pay for your arbitrator the benefits 

are significant - arbitration is completely bespoke, 

considerably quicker than the court process and can 

deliver enormous cost savings. An arbitration can 

be done in anything from 2 weeks to 6 months – the 

court system can take 2 years or more! Arbitration 

takes place when you want, avoids the lottery of the 

court system and you know that your arbitrator, a 

Arbitration is available to anyone; I think you will find 

in the coming months the courts insisting on it! 

Julian Bremner 

Partner in Beaconsfield office and 

a qualified Financial Arbitrator. 

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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Chalfont St. Peter retirement home 

staff lockdown with residents 

Residents of Austenmead, a member of the 

Abbeyfield Society, passed the first three 

months of lockdown safely isolated with 

three members of staff who selflessly offered 

to stay with them throughout. 

Although residents normally live independently 

in en-suite apartments, 24-hour on-site support is 

always available along with the added benefit of 

daily home-cooked meals and a vast array of activities 

and entertainment available to enjoy. 

Although the residents could not go out and about as 

usual, the 11-room house is fortunately situated within 

extensive grounds and so they were able to go for a 

stroll or to sit on the 

sunny veranda at any 

time. Vegetables were 

grown in the raised 

beds and greenhouse 

and eaten at gala 

dinners held with 

everyone dressed 

up in their finery, as 

well as during a whole 

bunting-filled weekend celebrating VE Day! 

The fortitude of the residents and generosity of the 

staff was admirable. For more information contact: 

www.austenmead.org.uk 

Affordable, independent, 

supported housing 

● unfurnished en-suite apartments 

● companionship on hand 

Rooms 

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● all meals and bills included from 

● house manager and alarm £1750pcm 

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at Austenmead, Chalfont St Peter 

For more information or to arrange a visit, 

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Email: info@austenmead.org.uk 

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If you think Lifetime Mortgages are 

best avoided, it’s time to think again. 

Equity Release Myth Busters 

With Equity Release you can use 

some of the money tied up in your 

home to get a tax-free lump sum 

through a Lifetime Mortgage. You 

can spend this on whatever you like. 

Used wisely, it can help create a 

more comfortable retirement for you 

and your family. Lifetime Mortgages 

have changed significantly over the 

years. Despite this, there are still 

myths that need dispelling. 

Please contact Vanessa, 

our Equity Release Specialist 

for further information. 

01494 817151 

vanessa@fmifa.com 

www.fmequityrelease.com 

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1 

It’s expensive. Equity Release 

interest rates are down to a 

historic low: at time of writing, 

the best rates are around 2.55%. 

We do not charge a fee, and any 

other associated fees are usually 

significantly lower than those 

charged on conventional mortgages. 

You’ll have to stay in 

2 the same property for the 

rest of your life. With most Lifetime 

Mortgages, you’re able to move 

home and transfer your lifetime 

mortgage to the new property 

providing it meets the lender’s terms 

and criteria. A partial repayment 

may be required. 

3You’ll leave debt to your 

family and loved ones 

Providing the terms and conditions 

are met, no debt is left to your estate 

and you’ll never owe more than the 

value of your home once sold upon 

death or permanently moving into 

long term care. 

4Equity can’t be released 

if there’s an outstanding 

mortgage. You can apply for a 

Lifetime Mortgage providing you 

pay off your existing mortgage 

balance. This can be done either 

through the equity you release or 

through your savings. 

It’s not possible to reduce the 

5 outstanding debt. There are 

products that offer you the option 

to make partial repayments with 

no early repayment charges. The 

amount that can be repaid is usually 

up to a fixed amount each year or 

you can choose to pay the interest. 

Some products also offer fixed early 

repayment charges that apply for a 

set time period, so any repayments 

after this won’t have a charge. 

6You won’t be able to leave your 

property as an inheritance. 

A Lifetime Mortgage is designed to 

be repaid by selling the property 

after you move into permanent longterm 

care or pass away. Once the 

loan has been repaid, all money left 

over can go to your beneficiaries. 

It’s unsafe and unregulated. 

7 Lifetime Mortgages are regulated 

by the FCA. Also, the Equity Release 

Council (ERC) was established in 

2012 to provide consumer protection 

specifically for this market. Members 

must adhere to its standards of 

conduct and practice. 

You’ll lose ownership and 

8 control of the property. 

With Lifetime Mortgages, you’ll be 

the owner of your home for as long 

as you want to live there, providing 

you meet the conditions of the 

Lifetime Mortgage. 

Remember... 

A Lifetime Mortgage will reduce 

the value of your estate 

A Lifetime Mortgage may affect your 

entitlement to state benefits 

Consolidating other debts could 

cost you more in the long term 

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Kids 

Puzzles 

(answers on p34) 

Family Tree 

Given that an arrow points from 

someone’s name to that of his or 

her child in each case, can help 

Kate to complete her family tree? 

Odd One Out 

Shape Spotter 

Which one of these scarecrows is 

different to the rest? 

Which is the only shape to appear 

twice in the box below? You’ll need 

a keen eye for this one, as some 

shapes overlap others! 

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HEALTH NEWS 

Are you experiencing any of the following? 

• Pressure in the ears 

• Blocked feeling in the ears 

• Need to pop your ears but can’t 

The safest way to clean your ears... 

Microsuction is the safest and gentlest method to remove 

wax from the ear canal. It involves placing a suction tube into 

the ear canal to gently suck the wax out. There is no water 

involved, is a completely dry procedure and can be done on 

ears that are not suitable for irrigation/syringing at the GP. 

Our associated clinicians are all registered with the HCPC. 

They have all undertaken training, and achieved competency 

in wax removal and will use best practice procedures to 

ensure you walk away a happy and satisfied customer. So don’t 

hesitate, book in for an appointment at a clinic near you today. 

• Sudden loss of hearing or muffles sound 

• Hearing aids whistling 

• Underperforming hearing aids 

If you are experiencing any of the above then book in to see us today! 

Your ears will be happy you did. 

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Welcome to Beaconsfield Market 

Andy Savage - manager of Beaconsfield 

Market - has kept the market in operation 

throughout the coronavirus pandemic 

lockdown. Credit goes to three key stalls: 

Andy’s stall supplying key household goods 

(including the much in demand toilet rolls!), 

Crawford’s supplying fruit and vegetables 

and McCarthy’s supply of bread. They set 

up their stalls every Tuesday 8.30am-2pm 

notwithstanding reduced footfall and low 

trade. Huge thanks are due to the key 

traders from Beaconsfield Market for their 

commitment and dedication. 

The worst of the pandemic appears to have 

passed and familiar stalls are now back. Andy 

is delighted to introduce some new stalls, 

this summer, including a fishmonger, butcher, 

coffee-and-cake mobile van and a sweetie stall. 

Many people are increasing footfall, giving the 

market a new lease of life! Come and support 

these wonderful traders. Meet them on these 

pages and pop down on Tuesdays and put some 

names to faces so you can say hello! (Of course, 

respecting the 2 metre social distancing.) Andy 

says, “Thank you for supporting the market 

and keeping us going. We shall be here every 

Tuesday, come rain, come shine, to serve the 

Beaconsfield community”. 

Market Traders 

Andy Savage Household 

Supplies household goods. Quality 

goods that are value-for-money. 

For stall enquiries call 07795 547 705 

James Taylor - Fresh 

fish from Grimsby 

A fresh choice of fish, crevettes, 

dressed and fresh crab, cod 

loin, salmon. 

Crawford’s Fruit & Veg 

Established since 1953, a family business supplying 

an array of fresh produce sourced daily from Western 

International Market. 

Deli Mobile 

Jeremy Brooks, 

Rector at 

St Mary & 

All Saints 

Church 

Tom has been supplying British 

cheeses and locally sourced fresh 

eggs, sausages and other meats 

as well as a variety of olives for over 

11 years. 


Finest Plants 

Kerry and Danny, brother and sister 

supply quality plants from English 

growing nurseries and cut flowers from 

Holland. Good on plant advice too! 

London Mobile Bar 

Company 

Eddie (pictured top next to 

Alex Dunlop) supplying hot 

and cold drinks and delicious 

home made cakes 

Paula’s Silver 

Has lived in Beaconsfield for 50 years 

and trading for 16! Sells high quality 

secondhand and vintage silver goods 

plus commemorative royal mugs. 

Glanville Framing 

Richard inherited the stall at 

Beaconsfield from his father, Roger, 

who established the stall in 1982. 

Brings affordable framing to all. 

Follow on Facebook: 

Beaconsfield Market 

Hedges Butchers 

Established since 1896. Supplies 

locally sourced fresh meat including 

free range chicken, duck, steaks and 

much more. Deliveries available. 


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ENVIRONMENTAL 

Green Goddess 

Author of Save 

Pounds and the Planet 

The Covid-19 Pandemic has 

been devastating in many ways, 

but being the eternal optimist, 

I wanted to investigate if there 

were any environmental 

positives we could gain from. 

Yes of course less travel, less manufacturing etc 

means less pollution. But what I want to explore is 

how our habits have changed at home due to lock 

down. Are any of these new habits worth keeping 

when we all get back to the new normal? Will the 

new normal eventually be better? I personally am 

optimistic. Just to mention a few positive things I 

hope you have all noticed too is, people smiling at 

each other when they pass, being more polite and 

patient and more neighbourly. These are all really 

positive things that I hope will continue. 

Family Tree 

So what are the main habits I have come across 

that are worth keeping that are good for the planet. 

Well in a nutshell, we walk more and get out in the 

open air. You don’t need me to tell you that is good 

for our mind, body and the planet. But honestly, 

me included, I think that before lockdown, most 

of us (me included) would admit we did not make 

that a part of our daily routine, instead taking the 

car or just staying indoors telling ourselves we do 

not have enough time. But the reality is we have 

noticed we are just as productive, if not more so. 

By taking that time out for half an hour or so, to 

run an errand on foot or just get away from work or 

the computer, all helps make a difference. A habit 

worth keeping, I think. 

Another positive spin on one of our new habits 

we’ve had to embrace, that’s a massive plus for our 

time, money and the planet - you’ve guessed it, 

Which is the only 

to appear twice i 

below? You’ll nee 

eye for this one, 

working from home. Besides the time and shapes faff overlap o 

of getting to work, quite clearly a significant 

number of jobs do not need to be done 9-5 at 

work, saving you time and money by avoiding the 

daily commute. Surely now the culture of being in 

the office all hours to prove your worth, has been 

broken. Old fashioned business fears of reduced 

productivity have not being realised and only cost 

savings are to be gained. I doubt we will go back 

to the old way of doing things. All this, with group 

video calls the new normal, will mean the need 

for office space will plummet further. Hot-desking, 

flexible part home working being the norm for office 

based jobs, than the exception. With more modern 

ways of working this will enable a greater work life 

balance and also has the potential to improve our 

wellbeing. Of course those companies that rely 

on business travel from petrol stations to airlines 

will struggle and have to refocus to survive. On 

the positive more in-town office space could be 

converted to flats, providing much needed more 

affordable homes. This would also breath life back 

into our town centres and protect our green spaces. 

Given that an arrow points from someone’s name to that of his or 

her child in each case, can help Kate to complete her family tree? 

The list goes on ... but more on that next time. 

I am passionate about our planet. 

In my book ‘Save Pounds and the 

Planet’ I share hundreds of 

planet-friendly tips that save 

you Time & Money too. To 

download your E-book visit 

www.savepoundsandtheplanet.com 

Shape Sp 

Kids 

Puzzle 

Solutions 

Family Tree 

Answer: 

GEORGE 

PETER DAVID CATHY 

CLAIRE 

JANICE 

KATE 

Odd One Out 

3: The red dots on 

his shirt are missing. 

Shape Spotter 

Answer: 

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EYE NEWS 

Harrold’s Optician 

is now open! 

The practice staff at your local Harrolds are 

here to answer your questions and needs 

concerning your eyes, glasses and contact 

lenses. 

Our opening hours have been extended and we are 

here for you from Monday - Saturday 9 - 5.30pm. 

We are practising social distancing, hand gel is freely 

available and using PPE where appropriate to ensure 

everyone remains safe and well. 

If you have noticed any change in your eyesight 

recently or have any concerns you can now book 

your routine NHS or private eye test. 

Have you been reading more or spent more time on 

your laptop, tablet or mobile phone? Do you know 

that there are lenses specifically designed that can 

help by reducing eye strain, annoying reflections 

and glare? 

With longer Summer daylight hours, more driving 

is likely, so it is important to check that your vision 

meets driving standards, especially if you have 

neglected to keep your eye test up to date. 

If you’ve appreciated the fabulous sunshine... 

Have you remembered to protect your eyes with 

sunglasses? Our new collection of prescription 

sunglasses from £79 makes choosing the perfect 

pair easy, enjoyable and great value. 

If you are due your routine eye test please call us 

and we can arrange a suitable time for you. 

For all things eyes please call us to ensure we can 

give you the time and space you need. We will be 

very happy to help. 

Helen Gilbert FBDO 

HARROLD OPTICIANS 

Your vision...Our care 

Let us show you the difference... 

... Ask about office lenses 

Prescription 

sunglasses 

£79 

Including SV UV lenses. Polarised add £40 .Varifocals add £100.Conditions apply. 

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

from 

Under 25s get 

Free lenses and a 

* 

Half price eye test 

* Excludes other offers and All inclusive range. Assumes non eligibility for NHS. Ask for details. 

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. 

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

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

www.harroldopticians.co.uk 26 Gregories Rd Beaconsfield HP9 1HQ 


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CLUBS & GROUPS 

In your community… 

Beaconsfield 

Al-Anon 

Al-Anon Family Groups is still available to 

provide support to anyone whose life is, or 

has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. 

Free confidential helpline: 0800 0086 811 or 

0207 403 0888 

Email: helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk 

Web: www.al-anonuk.org.uk 

The Arts Society Beaconsfield (TASB) formerly 

NADFAS 

Watch exclusive virtual lectures on a wide range 

of art related subjects. 

• July 2nd 

Paul Jagger: Livery Companies of the City 

of London 

• July 16th 

Susan Owens: Christina Rossetti - Poetry in Art 

• August 6th 

Mariska Beekenkamp: The Dutch Golden Age 

Website: www.theartssocietybeaconsfield.org.uk 

Chiltern Textiles (CETG) 

CETG is keeping in touch with members 

through weekly newsletters, sharing photos 

of stitching projects and suggesting online 

resources and sewing challenges. We hope 

to support one another in our group and others 

in our local community to help them keep well 

and carry on stitching. 

Web: www.chilterntextiles.co.uk 

Sing your pain away 

Online group singing 

classes for wellbeing, 

health and fun. Meet 

via Zoom on Thursdays 

at 2.45pm (Gerrards Cross 

/ Chalfonts / Beaconsfield) and 

3pm on Wednesdays (Amersham). 

Sing, laugh and dance around your living room 

to songs from the ‘50s, 60s, shows and Abba. 

Email: jane@singyourpainaway.co.uk. 

Rotary Club of 

Beaconsfield PPE 

Donation programme 

The Rotary Club of Beaconsfield proudly 

handed over PPE (overalls, surgical 

masks and gloves) over the weeks 

during lockdown. 

These went to Wendy and Karen at Sunrise of 

Beaconsfield, Elizabeth and her team at Bradbury 

House and Lisa and Valerie at Bury Lodge Care 

Home. A huge thank you to Buckinghamshire 

Council, Nikki White Wright, PMCD, Mr Kazi Islam 

Elizabeth from Bradbury House and Mohammed Khaled 

from the Rotary Club 

and Mr. Akthoraz Miah for their generosity. Thank 

you to Mohammed Khaled from Basmati Indian 

Restaurant for their generosity and community 

support. ( www.basmatibeaconsfield.com ) 


SCHOOL NEWS 


School News 

Beaconsfield School has been busy 

making the school safe for pupils 

returning to school. 

They welcomed back Year 10s and 12s on 

15th June and the teachers and site team have 

been working really hard to make the school 

site safe and operational for students and staff. 

The outdoor areas are improved but they are 

fundraising for a marquee and outdoor recreational 

facilities with a target of £9,000 and have reached 

over £4000 so far. 

They have identified a need for 4 large marquees, 

1 smaller marquee, some table tennis tables as well 

as picnic benches and already received some very 

generous donations from parents, businesses and 

organisations. 

If you would like to donate, please go 

to their Golden Giving page to donate: 

www.goldengiving.com/wall/ 

the-beaconsfield-school. 

For more information go to: 

www.beaconsfield.bucks.sch.uk 

Did you know? 

In Greek mythology, Iris is 

the personification and 

goddess of the rainbow 

and messenger of the 

gods. The flower, Iris 

comes in array of different 

colours. This is the most 

well known colour of the Iris. 


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New Hobbies, 

New Friends 

See where life takes you at Woodland Manor 

Book a visit at porthaven.co.uk 

Or call 01494 917671 

NURSING • RESIDENTIAL • DEMENTIA • RESPITE 

Woodland Manor, Micholls Avenue, Chalfont St Peter 

Buckinghamshire SL9 0EB (Sat Navs SL9 0RJ)

HISTORICAL NEWS 

Beaconsfield’s 

French Twinning 

Association 

The Beaconsfield Twinning Association (BTA) 

was established in 1995 after Langres in France 

was selected as the preferred twin town from a 

European shortlist. 

Self-funding via its membership it supports cultural 

and civic links, establishing friendships and other 

connections through events, visits and exchanges. 

Music, film, walks, food, socials, educational and 

boules events also figure in the usual calendar for 

members! Each month a pop-up “Café Langres” is 

held in the Reading Room, on Farmers’ Market day. 

There is also a friendly class if you want to brush up 

your French. 

Model at Bekonscot 

Model Village 

built up around the Railway Station. Edmund Burke 

the parliamentarian and philosopher lived here at 

Gregories, and his portrait hangs in the Town Hall, 

his name echoed in Burke’s Road. 

For Twinning, 2015 saw a 20th year celebration in 

Langres, attended by association members and a 

small civic group, with the signing of a Twinning 

Charter by the respective Mayors. A time capsule 

was also set into part of their 4 km long town 

ramparts, suitably renamed Le Promenade de 

Beaconsfield. Previous visits have included Bastille 

Day celebrations, their music festival, together with 

artisan and trade fairs in the historic quarter. 

A counter Charter was jointly signed in 

Beaconsfield in 2016 with a party from Langres 

and their Mayor visiting, with a model recreation 

of their ‘Hotel de Ville’ (Town Hall) and ramparts 

opened at Bekonscot Model Village. The French 

visitors, including teachers, attending a visit and 

luncheon with members at Waddesdon as well 

as events in Beaconsfield including the Bonfire 

Night Fireworks. 

Langres, in the Champagne-Ardenne tourist area, 

is a town standing on a high promontory of a 

limestone plateau bearing its name, at the 

junction of a dozen Roman roads. Prospering 

in the middle ages its Cathedral became the 

centre of the diocese and fortifications were 

updated from the 15th to 18th centuries. Their 

most famous son, the Enlightenment Philosopher 

Denis Diderot, has his statue in the centre square, 

Place Diderot, a stone’s throw from the secondary 

school Diderot College. By their town hall stands 

the Diderot Museum, wherein is mentioned 

another contemporary 18th c. radical thinker, 

one Edmund Burke. Beyond the ancient walls 

modern commercial premises, sports facilities and 

housing lie, as does the railway’s Gare de Langres 

by the canal. 

Beaconsfield by contrast grew as a market town 

lying at the old crossroads of the Aylesbury to 

Windsor and the London to Oxford Roads. With 

buildings dating from the 15th century on, much 

clad with later Georgian facades, the Old Town 

contrasts with the modern New Town to the north 

Everyone is 

welcome to join 

whether your 

interest is in 

language, art, 

food, travel, 

sport or other 

with the 

opportunity to 

share interests 

here and 

abroad. Annual 

Membership of 

the Association, from July 1st each year, is just £10 

single, £15 for a couple or young family. Website 

and email contact details below. 

Jacqui Hogan, Chairman, Beaconsfield Twinning 

Association 

www.beaconsfieldtwinning.org 

secretary@beaconsfieldtwinning.org 

01494 680 997 


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Summer competition 

Win £100 Waitrose Voucher. 

If you’ve enjoyed being outdoors after many weeks of being indoors why not take the 

family out during the summer months and continue to enjoy our beautiful county with our fun 

summer quiz? Answer these questions and win yourself a £100 voucher from Waitrose Store in 

Beaconsfield to buy some local food and drink to enjoy on a summer picnic! 

What am I? 

Holtspur Bottom Butterfly Reserve, is a haven 

for butterflies and moths. The land is owned by 

Beaconsfield Town Council and managed by 

Butterfly Conservation Upper Thames Branch. 

Find out what these 2 species are. One is a butterfly 

and one is a moth! You can find the answers on the 

information boards. 

Question: Name these species in photographs 

1 and 2 

1 2 

What number am I? 

On Riding Lane to the Butterfly Reserve, 

you may hear the sound of trains. Find 

this impressive bridge and answer the 

question. 

Question: What is the number inside 

the bridge? 

For the chance to win £100 Waitrose vouchers go 

to www.beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk/competition 

and fill out the online form. 

Information & Directions to the Butterfly Reserve 

Go to: www.holtspurbottom.info and park under the impressive bridge in Riding Lane or park at 

The Beacon Centre. Use an ordnance survey to navigate your way to the butterflies! 


FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION 

Building perfect indoor pools for over thirty five years 

Call Origin on 01895 453993 

or email for our information pack 

info@originpools.co.uk www.originpools.co.uk 

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BUSINESS NEWS 

Buy in 


The Beaconsfield Society exists to involve local 

people with the past, present and future of our 

community. 

Only rarely do we use our social media presence to 

promote businesses, but in response to the current 

situation we have started a temporary campaign 

called the #BuyInBeaconsfield campaign. 

Using our very active Facebook page, 

BeaconsfieldNow, plus Twitter and Instagram, 

we are working with over 100 local businesses 

to help promote them during this tough time. 

We aim to: 

• Inform people about the local impact of 

economic recession 

• Encourage people to use local shops and 

businesses 

• Raise awareness of local shops and businesses 

We have created an online local businesses 

directory on our website and highlight local deals 

and initiatives on offer. We also email our large 

subscriber list with details of local suppliers of goods 

and services. With support from our community, we 

hope to help our independent traders survive and 

recover from the impact of lockdown. 

For more contact us at thebecsoc@gmail.com or 

visit the Facebook page Beaconsfield Now or find 

us on Twitter and Instagram as @The BecSoc 

Always good 

to network 

Ben Walters set this group up back in 

September last year, aimed at owner run 

businesses in Beaconsfield. 

The purpose is to share ideas and successes, help 

each other where possible and ultimately have a 

club where people in Beaconsfield can come to get 

a range of professional services. 

Since it started, the group has grown to include 

any local business that wants to be involved and 

we now have around 20 businesses represented 

– these include Solicitors, Graphic designers, 

Accountants and Tax advisers, Publishing, 

Business Coach, Financial Planners, Estate agents, 

IT and Telephony support, HR and recruitment, 

Psychologist, FX brokers, Car Leasing and 

Experiential Marketing. 

We were meeting in a private room at the back of 

The Beech House in Beaconsfield, which worked 

well until lockdown happened. Our first ZOOM 

meeting was set up in May, when we shared 

some really interesting experiences of the last few 

months. We will be continuing by ZOOM until 

further notice. 

If you would like to join please email Ben at 

ben@walter-partners.co.uk. 


BACK 2 BUSINESS 

Please support your local Beaconsfield businesses in these tough times. 

If you are a ‘High Street’ business needing urgent FREE promotion please email 

Therese at: marketing@beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk 

Mira Gifts 

GIFT AND ACCESSORIES 

New and unusual gifts, jewellery, 

clothing and gifts for the home. 

Order online or visit the shop. 

Address: 7 Burkes Court, Burkes 

Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1NZ 

Open: Mon – Sat 10.30am-4.30pm. 

W: www.miragifts.co.uk 

T: 01494 677 990 

Sara Torrome 

COUNSELLING AND THERAPY 

Sara is a BACP registered 

counsellor, specialising in loss and 

bereavement. Also relationships, 

infant loss and post-natal 

depression. 

W: www.saratorrome.com 

T: 07800 968 681 

Nails & Brows 

BEAUTY SALON 

Luxury concept nail and brow styling 

boutique. Also offers hair removal, 

massage and facial treatments. 

Address: 1 Warwick Road, 

Beaconsfield, HP9 2PE 

W: www.nailsandbrowssalons.com 

T: 01494 670 555 

Sportscene 

SPORTS SHOP 

Selling sports goods and equipment, 

for all racket and ball sports. 15% 

discount on a range of sports goods 

for Bucks affiliated tennis clubs. 

Address: 43 Station Road, 

Beaconsfield, HP9 1QG 

W: www.sport-scene.biz 

T: 01494 674 533 

The Nagundo Tree 

WEDDING FLOWER ARRANGER 

Specialising in cut flowers and 

flower arranging for weddings. 

Creates bespoke floral wedding 

flowers with a wild and natural look. 

W: www.thenagundotree.co.uk 

E: studio@thenagundotree.co.uk 

T: 07845 605 518 

Studio 67 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Located at the Town Hall, Adel 

Hanna specialises in weddings, 

functions, events, schools and 

commercial photography. 

W: www.studio67images.co.uk 

E: adelhanna67@gmail.com 

T: 01494 681 595 / 07717 330 601 

Grace Boutique 

LADIES BOUTIQUE 

Specialising in designer ladies’ 

outerwear. Brands include 

J Brand, Joseph, Pinko, 

Charle and many more. 

Address: 6 The Highway, 

Beaconsfield, HP9 1QD 

W: www.graceboutique.co.uk 

T: 01494 679 908 

Wainwright & Sons 

SHOE SHOP 

Established in 1919, family-owned 

shoe shop for ladies, men and 

children. Open 8.45am – 5.30pm 

Mon – Sat. 

Address: 188 Maxwell Road, 

Beaconsfield, HP9 1QX 

W: www.wainrightshoes.com 

T: 01494 673 971 


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COMMUNITY NEWS 

The wonder of 

the Elderberry 

Elder is a tree with a wonderful variety of 

uses (mostly as food and medicine) as well as 

historical associations. It was believed to ward 

off evil spirits and as such it was considered 

good luck to have it growing near your house. 

If you’re lucky enough to have an elder tree 

growing in your garden then it would be a shame 

to pass up the delicious flowers and fruit of this 

small native tree. 

Elderflower cordial is a well-known refreshing 

early summer drink, perfect with sparkling water. 

But the berries, which ripen from mid-August 

in the south of the country are equally as 

valuable, being rich in anti-oxidant anthocyanins 

and Vitamin C. 

Elderberry can act as a tonic to the immune 

system. It has been shown to exert anti-viral 

activity against the common cold, flu, and similar 

viruses and has a long tradition of use for these 

conditions in the form of Elderberry Syrup or 

Elderberry Rob (a spiced, slightly alcoholic syrup), 

both easy to make and delicious, as well as 

effective. The berries are also renowned for 

producing a delicious burgundy-style red wine, 

the perfect home-brew tipple. 

by Jesper Launder 

(Medical Herbalist and Foraging Teacher) 

www.jesperlaunder.com 

Complimentary support 

service for local NHS 

hearing aid users 

As a gesture of thanks to the NHS, local 

audiologists, Help in Hearing, are offering 

a complimentary support service to all local 

people who wear NHS hearing aids. 

Although not able to see people face-to-face, 

they can supply batteries and carry out hearing 

aid cleaning and mould re-tubing. 

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One grateful lady thanked the clinic for “saving 

her sanity” by fixing her husband’s hearing aids 

after his NHS appointment was cancelled. 

Another client, who normally lives in Brighton, 

was staying locally with his son when his 

hearing aids developed a problem and became 

uncomfortable to wear. Thanks to their safesupport 

setup, which keeps patients and 

consultants safe, Help in Hearing were able to 

make the hearing aids work better and be more 

comfortable wear – a result greatly appreciated 

both by the gentleman himself and his family! 

The clinic re-opened for face to face visits from 

June 1st. Strict Covid-19 restrictions are in place 

to ensure the safety of customers and staff, so 

please do not turn up without an appointment. 

Contact the surgery: 

E: mail@helpinhearing.co.uk 

T: 0345 222 0579 (Freephone) 

W: www.helpinhearing.co.uk 

Help in Hearing | Southmead Clinic 

Blackpond Lane | Farnham Common 

Buckinghamshire SL2 3ER 

Beaconsfield Together is part of Community Together

Buckinghamshire Adult Learning 

Contact us on 

01296 382403 

www.adultlearningbc.ac.uk 

Online courses now available 

Enrol now on over 150 online courses. 

Courses include: 

Tai Chi, Pilates, Yoga and Meditation 

French, Spanish and Italian at a range of 

different levels. 

Over 50 creative classes including 

floristry, drawing, painting, garden 

design, cooking and creative writing. 

Beaconsfield Advisory Centre 

Help given to those who need advice in confidence. 

Appointments available outside office hours & home 

visits can be arranged for the housebound. 

Open: Monday - Friday 10am - 12pm 

18 Aylesbury End (next to the United Reformed Church) 

t: 01494 672 987 

e: beaconsfieldadvisory@gmail.com 

Helping local people in crisis 

Contact us to donate or volunteer. 

e: dave@chiltern.foodbank.org.uk 

t: 01494 775668 w: chiltern.foodbank.org.uk 

Registered charity number 1146699 

There’s no weakness in 

forgiveness. Put differences 

behind you & make-up 


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Trades Directory - 


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

BUILDERS 

SMB Services 

Family owned business. Specialists in roofing 

and building. Free estimates. 

t: 01494 676 922 / 07795 597 264 

e: smbservices2001@gmail.com 

CAR SERVICES 

A J Dunlop Car Servicing Ltd 

We have provided friendly advice, quality 

servicing, repairs and MOTs since 1985. Online 

booking, collection and delivery available. 

t: 01494 650 510 

w: www.ajdunlop.co.uk 

CHIMNEY SWEEP 

Oliver Twist Chimney Sweep 

Safe, efficient chimney sweeping for open fires, 

stoves or boilers. 

t: 0777 5630 432 

e: olivertwistchimneysweep@yahoo.co.uk 

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 

Tames Tree Services 

All aspects of tree surgery 

and hedge cutting undertaken. 

t: 01494 758 862 / 07788 763 127 

e: vldt2244@aol.com 

PAINTERS AND 

DECORATORS 

D Hearn & Sons Painters and Decorators 

Top quality workmanship for all your interior 

and exterior decorating needs. 

t: 01494 784 727 / M: 07888 181 320 

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 

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 

– EXTERIOR 

Castle Glass 

Specialists in the installation of windows, doors, 

conservatories, gutters, soffits and fascias. 

e: sales@castleglasscompany.co.uk 

t: 01494 873 399 

w: castleglasscompany.co.uk 

ColourFence 

Low maintenance metal garden fences that 

stand the test of time. 

t: 01494 711 400 

e: james.hunter@colourfence.co.uk 

w: colourfencebucks.co.uk 

Gutter Pro 

Gutters cleared – no call out charge. 

t: 01628 878 448 

w: www.gutterpro.co.uk 

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 

– INTERIOR 

Back to Life Cleaning Services 

Carpet and upholstery cleaning services. 

t: 0800 2118 387(Freephone) / 07726 491 580 

w: backtolifecleaningservices.co.uk 


Chalfont Ovens 

First class results every time. Ovens, 

hobs, extractors, grills, stoves, microwaves, 

Aga cookers, barbecue trays. 

t: 01753 889 922 / 07950 962 214 

e: stevegoozee@yahoo.co.uk 

Home Counties Loft Ladders 

Complete loft storage solution 

t: 0808 301 9558 

w: homecountiesloftladders.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 

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 823 366 

w: www.originpools.co.uk 

WINDOW CLEANERS 

Aquarius Window Cleaning Ltd 

Exceptional hand window cleaning, jet washing 

and gutter cleaning. One off or regular service. 

t: 07970 915 972 

e: enquries@aquariuswindowcleaningmarlow.co 

Red Kite Kitchens 

Creative ideas, stunning design and the 

finest craftsmanship ensure you get the 

luxury kitchen of your dreams. 

t: 01494 681 444 

e: graham@redkitekitchens.co.uk 


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Beaconsfield Together July / August 2020

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