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October / November 2020
Village Voice October/November 2020
The Last of the Harvest
Photograph by David Pitron
Welcome Back to Bucks Libraries
Beaconsfield library is now back open and we are
very much looking forward to seeing you again. If
you are planning to visit the library, please check
our library opening times before you visit as, for
the moment, libraries are operating on reduced
hours. When you visit the library you will be able
to browse, return, renew and borrow books, ask
for information, use a public PC or wifi for up to
an hour, print and copy. At the time of writing
there are no group activities taking place at the
library due to Covid. We also have some exciting
news. As of April we are now an access point for
the new council, so we can provide information
about council services and if you need support in
accessing council services online.
We hope to see you soon. You can find out more
about what to expect when visiting a library at:
buckinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries/visiting-alibrary-during-coronavirus
The Arts Society Beaconsfield
(TASB) formerly NADFAS
We will be continuing our very successful
exclusive online lectures on our usual lecture
dates and also adding extra events.
Lectures will be available live at 10.30 and as a
recording from 1.00 until the end of the day.
Members will be given a link by e-mail on the
day. Why not make yourself a cup of coffee and
come and join us.
Thursday 15th October; The Black Death by
Imogen Corrigan
Thursday 5th November Virtual Walk through
the City of London: From Bronzes to Banksy by
Ian Swankie, Blue Badge Guide (in lieu of visit)
Thursday 19th November: Unfolding the Art of
Georgia O’Keeffe by Deborah Jenner
The Society welcomes new members. If you
would like to attend one of our virtual lectures as
a guest to trial and possibly join us please
CONTACT US via our website: www.
theartssocietybeaconsfield.org.uk
Priestfield Arboretum
Stony Lane, Little Kingshill HP 16 ODU
Open Day Sunday 18th October 10.30 – 4pm.
Hooray! We're open to the public for the first time
this year! This attractive private collection of over
200 rare & specimen trees welcomes tree
enthusiasts, families and friends to see the wide
variety of trees young and old in a delightful 6
acre woodland setting. Sadly, due to Covid19
restrictions no guided tours this time but our
team of dedicated volunteers will be happy to
talk with you & answer questions. Tim hopes to
produce a self-guiding leaflet to help you round,
also, detailed guidebook available to purchase.
Regret uneven terrain not suitable for disabled.
Admission £2. (To avoid annoying the neighbours
please park in Windsor Lane).
Remembering Pat Dancer
For our 200th edition, it
seems fitting that we should
remember Pat Dancer, who
was a regular contributor to
this magazine from edition
121 (June/July 2007) until her
last contribution in issue 193
(Aug/Sept 2019) which was published shortly
after her death last year. Pat was a dear friend,
and I miss her friendship as much as her unique
take on the world expressed through her 'Pat's
News and Views' column. Cathy O'Leary, VV Editor
www.pennandtylersgreen.org.uk
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