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Cover Photograph: Keith Hawes
WELCOME...
...to the April / May 2021 edition of
Village Voice...
Dear VV Readers,
At the time of writing, we have just passed the
one year anniversary of the first 'lockdown'.
This time last year the VV team were
grappling with whether we would be allowed to
distribute April/May edition of VV with our
volunteers under the then restrictions (we didn't
- we used Royal Mail) As the pandemic
worsened, we wondered whether our usual
contributors would have anything to contribute
- given so many Sports & Social activities were
unable to continue. We are delighted that we
have been able to continue to produce VV
throughout the year, and have received
favourable feedback about the content providing
a 'good read' during the lockdown. A big thank
you to all those clubs, organisations and
individuals who have continued to contribute, as
well as the Advertisers who have been able to
continue to advertise. A whole year later, it does
look like there is a route to a return to activities
and events. Penn & Tylers Green has always
enjoyed a varied diary of social and sporting
activities - particularly during the summer
months, so it is good to read in this VV that
there are plans for the Village Show (September
18th) Bucks Art week (11-26 June) Open
Gardens (6th June) to go ahead.
One of the fantastic things about living in
Penn & Tylers Green is the real sense of
community- and the willingness to help others.
evidenced during the past year when
individuals, and groups such as P&TG Together,
and Village Care organised support to those who
needed help.
For most of us, life has been challenging, in
different ways, and the challenges and
experiences of the past year have caused many
people to take time to think about what they
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value, with social and family engagement right
at the top of most peoples list, but also an
appreciation of the environment, and amenities
available. Whilst we haven't had the events and
activities we usually enjoy, we have been able to
enjoy our surroundings for our daily walks, and
with the longer days of spring, and warmer
weather will become even more enjoyable
As things start to ease, several village
organisations are looking for help - the Scouts
and Guides are both looking for volunteers, plus
there are activities such as Litter picking (5th
April) Woodland work parties, and 'Pride in
Penn & Tylers Green' (whenever you have some
free time!)
Finally, we welcome your your letters,
photographs or questions to the VV Historians
for the June/July edition of VV - the deadline is
is 3rd May 2021. We hope to hear from you.
Stay safe. Cathy O'Leary VV Editor vvoiceeditor@aol.com
Regulars...
04 Around the Villages
13 Church News
22 Schools News
27 Sports News
32 Clubs & Societies
38 Woodland & Green Spaces
55 Index of Advertisers
56 Village Contacts
In This Issue...
17 In Memory: Frank Aubrey
21 PPG Update
30 Ashwells Update
31 Local Business Feature
37 Filming in Common Wood
In The Insert...
Fields in King's Wood
• The Story of Queen Victoria's
Scarf...
• Ask the VV Historians
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