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Beaconsfield Together September October 2022

A local #community magazine containing community, business and charitable editorial in the Beaconsfield, Knotty Green, Seer Green and Forty Green area. 8,300 copies printed and hand delivered by Royal Mail to residences and businesses in the HP9 -1 and HP9 -2 businesses in these areas. Copies available at Waitrose Supermarket in Beaconsfield

A local #community magazine containing community, business and charitable editorial in the Beaconsfield, Knotty Green, Seer Green and Forty Green area. 8,300 copies printed and hand delivered by Royal Mail to residences and businesses in the HP9 -1 and HP9 -2 businesses in these areas. Copies available at Waitrose Supermarket in Beaconsfield

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Useful Numbers<br />

Age UK’s Befriending Service<br />

Matches older people with volunteers who<br />

have similar interests. t: 01296 431911<br />

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Alcoholics Anonymous<br />

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Better Connected <strong>Beaconsfield</strong><br />

hello@betterconnectedbeaconsfield.org.uk<br />

01494 919 232<br />

The <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Advisory Centre<br />

t: 01494 672987<br />

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The Christian Eye Foundation<br />

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07568 135 308<br />

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Hello & welcome!<br />

<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> School celebrates<br />

its 90th Anniversary see p37<br />

I can’t believe it’s <strong>September</strong> already where has the<br />

summer gone? I was delighted to hear from my<br />

Young Journalists; Josh, Maddie and Loren and news<br />

of their success in their A levels. I wish them all the<br />

best in their future endeavours, I see shining lights in<br />

these young ones!<br />

At the time of writing this the Country Fayre hadn’t<br />

yet taken place, but a special mention must go to<br />

Sylvia Jones who single-handedly drove forward the<br />

organisation of this charity event and she must be<br />

commended!<br />

Please support the Rotary charity event (p17) and<br />

if you want to volunteer at one of the organisations<br />

opposite they’d love to hear from you. News from<br />

the Town Council, (p20,21) and the Neighbourhood<br />

plan update can be found on p22.<br />

I wish all the children a happy ‘back to school’<br />

and for forthcoming open day see p8 for listing.<br />

Congratulations to <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> School on their<br />

successful 90th Anniversary event. (p37) If you have<br />

any positive community news please get in contact.<br />

Be Amazing & Volunteer<br />

Right at Home<br />

Be a paid volunteer to support the elderly<br />

t: 01494 573 500<br />

With love,<br />

Therese<br />

Next Copy Deadlines -<br />

November / December <strong>2022</strong><br />

Editorials: 5th Oct<br />

Advertisers: 6th Oct<br />

Connection Support<br />

Require: Volunteer Befrienders or Family<br />

Mentors. t: 01296 484 322<br />

Meet the Team<br />

Publisher, Editor & Sales<br />

Therese Cooklin - 07786 735711<br />

Magazine Designer<br />

Mathew Peet, Digital Bear Design - 01949 839206<br />

Content is accurate to the best of our knowledge, however <strong>Beaconsfield</strong><br />

<strong>Together</strong> part of Abstract Niche Ltd cannot be held liable for loss or<br />

damage, caused by errors or omissions. Inclusion of advertisers does<br />

not indicate our endorsement of their products or services.<br />

t: 07786 735 711<br />

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<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Old Church School Charity<br />

invites applications from local<br />

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for the people of <strong>Beaconsfield</strong>.’<br />

Application forms and notes for<br />

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EDUCATION NEWS<br />

<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> <strong>Together</strong><br />

School Open Days <strong>2022</strong><br />

Please contact the school direct before making plans to visit.<br />

In most cases registration is essential.<br />

<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> High School<br />

Thursday 22nd <strong>September</strong> 4pm - 8pm<br />

Wednesday 19th <strong>October</strong> 9am - 11.30am<br />

Year 7 - 10<br />

Online registration required.<br />

t: 01494 673 043<br />

e: enquiries@beaconsfieldhigh.bucks.sch.uk<br />

w: www.beaconsfieldhigh.bucks.sch.uk/<br />

Open-Events/<br />

Berkhamsted Schools<br />

Berkhamsted Sixth Form<br />

Friday 16th Sept 4pm - 8pm<br />

Boys (Year 7 -11)<br />

Wednesday 21st Sept 2pm - 6pm<br />

Girls (Year 7 -11)<br />

Friday 23rd Sept 2pm - 6pm<br />

w: www.berkhamsted.com/admissions<br />

Davenies School<br />

Monday 3rd <strong>October</strong> 9am<br />

Years 7<br />

Saturday 15 <strong>October</strong> 9am<br />

Reception to Year 8<br />

Registration required.<br />

t: 01494 685 400<br />

e: registrar@davenies.co.uk<br />

w: www.davenies.co.uk<br />

Gayhurst School, Gerrards Cross<br />

Friday 30th <strong>September</strong> - 9.30am<br />

Nursery to Year 6<br />

Registration required.<br />

t: 01753 882 690<br />

e: enquiries@gayhurstschool.co.uk<br />

w: www.gayhurstschool.co.uk/open_morning_<br />

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Maltmans Green School, Gerrards Cross<br />

Friday 14 <strong>October</strong> - 9.20am<br />

Age 2 to Year 6<br />

Registration required.<br />

t: 01753 883 022<br />

e: registrar@maltmansgreen.com<br />

w: www.maltmansgreen.com<br />

St Mary’s School, Gerrards Cross.<br />

Saturday 8th <strong>October</strong> - morning<br />

Nursery to Year 11<br />

Registration required.<br />

t: 01753 883 370<br />

e: registrar@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk<br />

w: www.stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days<br />

The <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> School<br />

Thursday 13th <strong>October</strong> 5.30pm - 8pm<br />

Whole school<br />

Visit website for information.<br />

t: 01494 673 450<br />

w: www.beaconsfield.school<br />

Thorpe House School, Gerrards Cross.<br />

Saturday 8th <strong>October</strong> 10am - 1pm<br />

Tuesday 11th <strong>October</strong> 9am - 11am<br />

Whole school<br />

Registration required book online<br />

www.thorpehouse.co.uk/open-mornings-registration<br />

t: 01753 882 474<br />

e: office@thorpehouse.co.uk<br />

w: www.thorpehouse.co.uk<br />

Please contact the school directly before<br />

making plans to visit. In most cases<br />

registration is essential. <strong>Beaconsfield</strong><br />

<strong>Together</strong> does not accept responsibility for<br />

the accuracy of this listing which must be<br />

confirmed directly with the school.<br />

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COMMUNITY NEWS<br />

The <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> School<br />

Open Evening<br />

Thursday 13th <strong>October</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />

5.30pm - 8pm<br />

Meet the staff and find out about our<br />

wonderful school<br />

www.beaconsfield.school<br />

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LOCAL BUSINESS<br />

Making oral hygiene<br />

more sustainable<br />

“Oral hygiene: the practice of keeping the<br />

mouth clean and healthy by brushing and<br />

flossing to prevent tooth decay and gum<br />

disease.” (healthofchildren.com)<br />

This isn’t only essential for our own personal health<br />

but also for our wellbeing as who doesn’t love that<br />

minty fresh feeling. However, for so long now the<br />

only solution for this basic need has been single use<br />

plastic toothbrushes, toothbrush heads, toothpaste<br />

and floss.<br />

Plastic is indeed a practical solution for oral<br />

hygiene. It’s robust, waterproof, safe to humans<br />

(in part) and cheaply available. What has however<br />

been overlooked for too long is its impact on the<br />

planet – its reliance on fossil fuels to manufacture<br />

and the fact it is simply not designed to be disposed<br />

of sustainably. It cannot biodegrade and ultimately<br />

leaches chemicals into our soils and waters, and<br />

worse into the atmosphere if incinerated.<br />

The good news<br />

is that raised<br />

awareness of our<br />

climate crisis and<br />

ingenious human<br />

endeavour, has<br />

resulted in many<br />

more sustainable<br />

solutions for<br />

maintaining<br />

excellent oral<br />

hygiene.<br />

One of the smartest solutions has been to replace<br />

plastic with another super strong and robust material,<br />

that not only grows sustainably but is biodegradable<br />

- the super plant, bamboo. The majority of high<br />

street shops now sell bamboo toothbrushes and<br />

bamboo interdental brushes. And for electric<br />

toothbrush users, recyclable toothbrush heads and<br />

bamboo alternatives are now available.<br />

Another seismic change has been the introduction<br />

of toothpaste tablets to replace toothpaste in tubes<br />

as we know it. These little tablets do everything that<br />

toothpaste does but use cleaner ingredients, pack<br />

a more minty punch and are zero waste coming in<br />

refillable glass jars. All you do is chew for 3-5 seconds<br />

and brush as normal.<br />

Where can you find your eco-friendly oral hygiene<br />

essentials in one place?<br />

Eco-Homemaker, an online shopping platform, is<br />

on a mission to make your life easier when it comes<br />

to eco-friendly shopping for your family. All of the<br />

above solutions are available on their website and<br />

are tried and tested by the local owners and their<br />

young family.<br />

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Kings Head House, 15 London End, <strong>Beaconsfield</strong>, HP9 2HN<br />

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EYE NEWS<br />

Time to try<br />

contact lenses?<br />

Have you ever wondered about contact<br />

lenses? During your Eye Test the Optician will<br />

ask about your sports, hobbies and if anything<br />

about your vision or eyes is bothering you.<br />

This is the time to ask about contact lenses.<br />

You do not need to commit to wearing them every<br />

day; there is no big financial outlay - you can order as<br />

few as 30 pairs of daily disposable lenses - ideal if you<br />

only wear them for a weekly sporting hobby, or social<br />

gathering.<br />

Modern contact lenses are much more comfortable, so<br />

any earlier experiences with them can be discounted.<br />

There are coloured lenses to change eye colour,<br />

photochromic lenses for light sensitivity, UV absorbing<br />

lenses for outdoor sports, lenses to correct astigmatism.<br />

New multifocal contact lenses mean you can see at all<br />

distances, (especially good when you need to read<br />

a menu in a restaurant!) Contact lenses can be very<br />

convenient, you get all round vision for playing sports<br />

with no risk of glasses being knocked off. Unlike<br />

spectacles which need wiping in the rain, they don’t<br />

steam up by changes in temperature, This makes them<br />

perfect for walking and gardening.<br />

There is little or no maintenance. Daily disposable lenses<br />

are worn once and thrown away. Weekly or monthly<br />

disposable lenses have just one daily cleaning solution<br />

and gas-permeable lenses a separate cleaner and<br />

solution overnight. If you find glasses an inconvenience<br />

(or are self-conscious wearing them) contact lenses can<br />

give you the freedom you want.<br />

Many opticians offer a free trial of contact lenses. Try<br />

them without financial commitment to see how they feel<br />

and work for you. If you wish to go ahead there is usually<br />

an assessment fee and you will require ongoing aftercare<br />

in the early stages of contact lens wearing. It is advisable<br />

to have spectacles as well, in case you become tired or<br />

unwell when contact lenses may not be as convenient.<br />

Why not ask your optician about contact lenses today?<br />

You could be up and running (in contact lenses!) in as<br />

little as 45 minutes.<br />

Helen Gilbert FBDO<br />

Dispensing Optician<br />

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and the opon of OCT , you can be assured you’re doing the very best for your eyes. We have<br />

office lenses to help with screens and tablets, lenses to protect from UV and lenses that<br />

darken when you drive. Nicole and her team are ready to help and advise.<br />

To book an appointment call 01494 672193<br />

www.harroldopticians.co.uk 26 Gregories Rd <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> HP9 1HQ<br />

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Find us at <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Market<br />

every Tuesday 8am until 2pm<br />

We stock shrubs, perennials, spring bulbs,<br />

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FINANCIAL NEWS<br />

Revisiting your<br />

Inheritance Tax<br />

strategy<br />

The latest data from HMRC revealed IHT<br />

receipts for April 2021 to March <strong>2022</strong> were<br />

£6.1bn, 14% (0.7bn) higher than in the same<br />

period 12 months earlier.<br />

Receipts have increased partly due to higher death<br />

rates during the pandemic, as well as due to the rise in<br />

property prices which has seen more families coming<br />

into scope for IHT. With thresholds frozen at current<br />

levels, the nil-rate band of up to £500,000 – IHT is<br />

effectively a stealth tax.<br />

Below are a few IHT top tips:<br />

• Gifts – use your £3,000 annual allowance before the<br />

end of each tax year, or you can make gifts of up to<br />

£250 per person per tax year.<br />

• Make a Will – and keep it up to date<br />

• Leave money to charity – if you leave at least 10%<br />

of your net estate to charity, the IHT rate reduces from<br />

40% to 36%<br />

• Take out life assurance – this won’t reduce your<br />

estate but instead provides a lump sum to your<br />

beneficiaries to help pay the IHT bill. The policy<br />

should be written in trust.<br />

• Trusts – for example, putting money into a trust to<br />

pay for a grandchild’s education or to support a range<br />

of potential beneficiaries.<br />

• Pension nomination – minor tweaks to where to<br />

direct the potential death benefits can prevent large<br />

IHT issues on the estate of the second spouse on<br />

death.<br />

• Take advice – sensible IHT planning can help to<br />

reduce the amount of you IHT your beneficiaries will<br />

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Philip Harper, Financial Planner<br />

phil@fmifa.com | 01494 817151<br />

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COMMUNITY NEWS<br />

Tech Buddies &<br />

Tablets for those<br />

in need<br />

Who can benefit<br />

This service is for people in need to<br />

connect electronically and are at risk<br />

of social isolation and loneliness in<br />

<strong>Beaconsfield</strong>, due to their personal<br />

circumstances. This service can be accessed<br />

via referral only such as your GP or faith<br />

group leader or via our buddy network<br />

volunteers.<br />

What We Do<br />

We loan FOC computer tablets preloaded with<br />

email, web access etc to help those who would<br />

benefit by being ‘better connected’ to family<br />

and friends, join online classes, & access support<br />

services via email, web, video calls and more.<br />

How we do it<br />

Once referred, we contact the person by telephone<br />

and then two of our Tech Buddies visit, install the<br />

equipment (computer tablet, docking station/<br />

battery charger), and briefly teach them how to use<br />

it, providing guidance and a daily training plan to<br />

suit their needs. After this, we provide remote<br />

support and help as needed. We run drop-in<br />

sessions at <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> library for them every 1st<br />

Wednesday of the month for 1hr too.<br />

From 11-12noon, we will give some guidance on<br />

IT issues for other people to have a chat in a group<br />

session.<br />

We don’t<br />

Teach people how to use or fix their computer.<br />

To find out more call 01494 919232 or visit<br />

www.betterconnectedbeaconsfield.org.uk<br />

Talking Cafe<br />

Every Friday 9 -11am<br />

At The Dove Cafe, Mayflower Way, <strong>Beaconsfield</strong><br />

A friendly chat and a<br />

complimentary cuppa awaits all<br />

those on their own who would<br />

welcome some company<br />

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February 2020 Screenings<br />

Saturdays, <strong>September</strong> & <strong>October</strong><br />

SEPTEMBER 10th<br />

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Graduate Film<br />

Festival<br />

OCTOBER 8th<br />

The Intouchables<br />

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French with subtitles<br />

OCTOBER 22ND<br />

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Doors open 7:15pm • Film starts 8pm<br />

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What’s been happening<br />

at <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Town<br />

Council?<br />

Typically August is a quiet<br />

time in local councils, which<br />

gives us a chance to catch<br />

up on a few things in the<br />

office. We have two new<br />

members of staff, Tabish<br />

Wazir and Helen Walters<br />

whom we are pleased to<br />

welcome to the team.<br />

Even if there are not many<br />

meetings taking place, we<br />

are still busy and the Mayor<br />

has attended many events<br />

and recently had a very<br />

interesting meeting with<br />

Swish Fibre who are keen<br />

to get involved in some<br />

community projects in the<br />

area... something to be<br />

followed up with our new<br />

Events Committee!<br />

The council put forward<br />

a strong objection to<br />

the appealed Planning<br />

Application to build<br />

hundreds of new homes<br />

in the green belt adjacent<br />

to the town and are<br />

working closely with the<br />

<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Society on<br />

this.<br />

Helen Walters<br />

Tabish Wazir<br />

The Town Council has<br />

agreed to contribute<br />

funding to sort out the<br />

yellow lines and traffic<br />

issues in Wattleton Road,<br />

but it may still take some<br />

while until this project<br />

reaches completion.<br />

Local residents will<br />

be consulted by<br />

Buckinghamshire Council.<br />

On page 22 we have the<br />

Neighbourhood Plan updates<br />

and exhibition dates thank<br />

you for all your help.<br />

Community Bus<br />

We would like to re-instate<br />

the <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Community<br />

Bus and are looking for<br />

volunteer minibus drivers<br />

to support this service. This<br />

is an important service to<br />

help the elderly and those<br />

isolated so they can get out<br />

and mix in the community.<br />

However, this service is run<br />

by volunteer drivers, hence<br />

we are co-ordinating the<br />

pool of drivers to get this up<br />

and running again.<br />

Please see opposite advert<br />

for all the criteria. Get in<br />

touch if you are interested.<br />

And finally, we have moved<br />

the goalposts!<br />

But in a good way... new<br />

goalposts have been<br />

installed at Wooburn Green<br />

Lane Sports Field, where we<br />

continue to work on pitch<br />

improvement. We have also<br />

installed new five-a-side<br />

goalposts at Holtspur Park.<br />

For more information: www.beaconsfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk<br />

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<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Town Council continued...<br />

Neighbourhood plan update<br />

We have had a huge response to our Questionnaire survey in late 2021 and public<br />

exhibitions held in March in the 3 hearts of the town. Since then, we have analysed all the<br />

feedback and suggestions and have prepared our Pre Submission Neighbourhood Plan.<br />

This <strong>September</strong> - <strong>October</strong> we are now consulting on this draft plan and going back to the<br />

public to seek your views and comments.<br />

You can view the Pre Submission Neighbourhood Plan document and supporting<br />

reports on our website or ask to view a printed copy at the Town Council Offices and at<br />

<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Library. We will also be holding public exhibitions again where you are all<br />

invited to come along and chat to those involved and find out more.<br />

Public Exhibition dates:<br />

Thursday 22 <strong>September</strong> 4-7pm<br />

Fitzwilliams Centre, Windsor End, Old Town<br />

Friday 23 <strong>September</strong> 4-7pm<br />

St Thomas’ Hall, Mayflower Way, Holtspur<br />

Saturday 24 <strong>September</strong> 11-3pm<br />

Town Hall Chamber, Town Hall, Penn Road, New Town<br />

For more information or to view the draft plans: www.beaconsfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk/<br />

community/neighbourhood-plan/ or email np@beaconsfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk<br />

<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Town Council, Town Hall, Penn Road, <strong>Beaconsfield</strong>, HP9 2PP.<br />

What is a Neighbourhood Plan?<br />

A Neighbourhood Plan (NP) puts in place a planning policy for an area.<br />

It is about the use and development of land and often contains a vision, aims and<br />

planning policy. It will relate to the settlement area of the community (in our case<br />

the Parish boundary) and as the Town’s setting is flanked with green belt, green belt will<br />

be outside the scope of our NP. If successfully adopted, the NP becomes part of the<br />

statutory development framework for the area.<br />

The NP should not be confused with a Local Plan, which will be produced at a higher<br />

level and relates to a larger area.<br />

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COMMUNITY NEWS<br />

Fly-tipping us<br />

over the edge<br />

We’re not talking about knocking<br />

winged insects off their axis… Flytipping<br />

is illegal dumping of liquid or<br />

solid waste. It’s an expensive issue<br />

that can cause serious pollution of<br />

the environment, a risk to human<br />

health and harms wildlife.<br />

So why do people fly tip? Predominantly,<br />

to avoid disposal costs. Non household<br />

waste disposal is currently charged in<br />

Buckinghamshire per 25 litre bag. The<br />

charges are fairly small however some<br />

people are going to great lengths to avoid<br />

them. According to Defra (Department for<br />

Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) during<br />

the height of lockdown (2020/21), incidents<br />

of fly-tipping on public land across England<br />

‘flew’ to an all-time high with an increase<br />

of 16%. At this time, around a third of<br />

workers saw their household income fall. This<br />

reduction in disposable income combined<br />

with families stuck at home, saw a spike<br />

in DIY renovation projects. However not<br />

everyone decluttered their living spaces<br />

using the appropriate methods, it seemed<br />

although people were staying in, bulky<br />

waste was finding its way out, often left at<br />

roadsides around our beautiful countryside.<br />

The cost of clearance to local authorities<br />

in England in 2020/21 was £11.6 million.<br />

Money which could have been spent on<br />

recreational areas for the community. It is<br />

time to tackle the abandoned trash head on.<br />

cameras and automatic number-plate<br />

recognition) to link vehicles to tipping in<br />

real time.<br />

However, fly-tipping is not only reserved<br />

for mattresses, in fact just under (65%) of<br />

dumping involves small everyday items.<br />

So what can we do to help? ‘One man’s<br />

rubbish may be another’s treasure’. Offering<br />

unwanted items on sites like Facebook’s<br />

marketplace is a great way to move on<br />

unwanted goods. With disposable cups<br />

and cigarette butts being two of the worst<br />

culprits, the use of reusable bottles and<br />

sensibly placed ash trays can go a long<br />

way. Last but not least, education! Educating<br />

people close about the importance of<br />

recycling and using bins appropriately<br />

can have a massive lasting impact on the<br />

community.<br />

CPRE are a national charity with a network<br />

of local groups in every county. We have<br />

almost a century of experience in<br />

campaigning for the countryside.<br />

To find out more about the work we are<br />

doing, please visit www.cprebucks.org.uk<br />

and for more tips on waste please visit:<br />

https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.<br />

co.uk/<br />

Buckinghamshire council plans to remove<br />

fees at recycling centres along with the use<br />

of artificial intelligence (rapid deployment<br />

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BUSINESS NEWS<br />

A J Dunlop Car<br />

Servicing Open Day<br />

On July 9th <strong>2022</strong> A J Dunlop Car<br />

Servicing Ltd held their 11th Charity<br />

Open Day after two years of being unable<br />

to run the event. The event was opened<br />

by The Mayor of <strong>Beaconsfield</strong>, Councillor<br />

Alastair Pike and it raised a magnificent<br />

£1500 for Wycombe Mind.<br />

As always there were some great cars on<br />

display including; Jaguar E types, the Bright<br />

Red Ronalt (based on a Jaguar), a couple of<br />

Ferraris amongst others, and a collection<br />

of Motor Bikes.<br />

Alex Dunlop would like to thank his staff who<br />

worked with such enthusiasm throughout the<br />

day. The weather was glorious and the Pimms<br />

flowed. Alex commented, “We all had a<br />

great day, and we hope that those who came<br />

enjoyed it too”. He added, “A big thank<br />

you to the local companies that generously<br />

supported the event including; SMB Builders,<br />

the main sponsor, CST Ltd , Nunn Hayward,<br />

Red Kite Kitchens, TCS autos , Mark One<br />

Motors, Tyzers Insurance and to all those<br />

lovely people who gave generously to<br />

help raise money for an essential charity.<br />

Thank you again for all your support”<br />

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FINANCIAL NEWS<br />

FINANCIAL NEWS<br />

When can I<br />

afford to retire?<br />

You may have an idea about the type<br />

of lifestyle you want, but knowing if<br />

your expenditure will be sustainable is<br />

not straightforward.<br />

In terms of budgeting, inflation is a big factor<br />

over 20 to 30 years, and it’s easy to overlook<br />

capital expenses like replacing cars or home<br />

refurbishments.<br />

The investment strategies in our pensions are<br />

vital in determining the potential sustainability<br />

of our income. Yet, these are often ignored by<br />

many savers.<br />

The order in which we draw from our assets<br />

in retirement, and the use of available tax<br />

allowances, can also play a significant factor<br />

in our money’s longevity, but these are not<br />

simple matters.<br />

Ben Walter, CEO at Walter & Partners,<br />

comments, “Planning for retirement has never<br />

been so important, with people living longer<br />

and more active lives. We help our clients map<br />

out their retirement budgets, recommend<br />

appropriate investment strategies, and advise<br />

on drawing from their assets in a tax-efficient<br />

way. This ongoing process provides clarity,<br />

direction, and peace of mind when planning<br />

for, and living in retirement”.<br />

You can find out more about Walter & Partners<br />

and get in touch at www.walter-partners.co.uk<br />

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LEGAL ADVICE<br />

Parental Alienation<br />

As family lawyers we hear this term used increasingly<br />

between parents but there is still no one agreed<br />

‘definition’ of parental alienation, potentially resulting<br />

in confusion and misuse of the term. CAFCASS, the<br />

Children & Family Court Advisory & Support Service,<br />

define it as the unjustified resistance or hostility from<br />

a child towards one parent as a result of psychological<br />

manipulation by the other parent.<br />

This can be a worrying time for the non-resident parent as it<br />

can often be gradual so as not to raise alarm bells. Specialist<br />

legal advice should be sought at the earliest opportunity if you<br />

believe your child is at risk of parental alienation. It is helpful to<br />

keep a record of occasions where you think examples of this<br />

behaviour have occurred, and to reflect on those occasions to<br />

see if there is a pattern – is it becoming more frequent or more<br />

severe? Information can then be used in any court application<br />

which becomes necessary.<br />

Parental alienation covers a spectrum of behaviours. These<br />

may include badmouthing the other parent, limiting contact,<br />

forbidding the child from speaking about the other parent, or<br />

trying to manipulate the child into believing negative things<br />

about the other parent, often causing untold damage to the<br />

relationship with that parent and long-lasting emotional and<br />

psychological impact on the child.<br />

Parental alienation is best understood as a ‘campaign’ of<br />

behaviour leading a child to become resistant to, or entirely<br />

refuse, contact with the other parent. Initially there may be low<br />

level barriers for the non-resident parent, e.g. not being kept<br />

up to date regarding progress at school, not being involved<br />

in medical appointments, or the child not making a contact<br />

session because of a friend’s party, and then progression into a<br />

concerted campaign of denigration. The child is encouraged to<br />

disparage the other parent, or agree with the resident<br />

parent’s negative statements about the non-resident parent, and<br />

is often rewarded under the guise of ‘sharing their feelings’.<br />

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If Court proceedings are necessary, your solicitor can make<br />

an application on your behalf to obtain a Child Arrangements<br />

Order, detailing the time the child is to spend with each<br />

parent. An order will only be made if the Court considers it<br />

is in the best interest of the child.<br />

Given that the ultimate outcome can result in children not<br />

seeing a parent, it is essential that everyone involved fully<br />

understands the implications of making such an allegation and<br />

how to respond as this can be instrumental in dealing with this<br />

issue and restoring a more functional co-parenting relationship<br />

between parties.<br />

If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article,<br />

our team of solicitors at our <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> office are very<br />

experienced in dealing with children matters and parental<br />

alienation, and can provide you with support and expert<br />

legal advice.<br />

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HEALTH NEWS<br />

Ark Mediation<br />

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Mediation.<br />

Ark Mediation can resolve your financial, property<br />

and/or parenting disputes in a cost-effective way.<br />

We are fully accredited mediators working with<br />

clients both face to face and online. At Ark<br />

Mediation, we care about our clients and<br />

genuinely want to help during difficult times.<br />

In many cases, when applying to court for an<br />

order regarding arrangements for children<br />

or to reach a financial settlement, you are<br />

required to show that you have attended a<br />

MIAM (Mediation,Information and Assessment<br />

Meeting) and therefore attempted mediation<br />

as a process.<br />

The current government voucher scheme offers<br />

£500 worth of mediation time towards joint<br />

mediation sessions for those who wish to resolve<br />

parental arrangements outside of court. Pursuing<br />

mediation is not only more cost effective for you<br />

but it is looked upon more favourably by the<br />

British court system. Most importantly it is the<br />

preferred approach for a more balanced and<br />

pragmatic outcome especially where children are<br />

concerned.<br />

At Ark Mediation, we are trained by NFM<br />

(National Family Mediation) and affiliated to<br />

the Family Mediation Council, the organisation<br />

responsible for setting and maintaining standards<br />

in the profession. We are recognised by the<br />

FMC (Family Mediation Council) and meet the<br />

ongoing continued professional development<br />

requirements of that body.<br />

Our methods place a strong emphasis on<br />

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term for all parties concerned.<br />

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At Ark mediation we support you in reaching a fair and balanced<br />

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agreement is sustainable for the future, not simply for a short<br />

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WHY THERMOGRAPHY IS THE ‘W<br />

FOR REDUCING HE<br />

and improving the quality and efficiency of insulation methods as<br />

part of the conservation of traditional, older and ancient buildings<br />

by Robert Tiffin, Eco Tiffin Ltd<br />

It might not seem entirely intuitive to consider the<br />

use of modern technology when working with<br />

traditional and ancient buildings. However, building<br />

conservation should make use of all the knowledge,<br />

skills and disciplines at its disposal and it would be<br />

a big mistake to dismiss thermography, especially<br />

now, with energy costs predicted to be capped at<br />

£2,800 a year for the average home by <strong>October</strong><br />

<strong>2022</strong>.<br />

Thermography is the use of thermal infrared<br />

imaging to identify heat loss contributing building<br />

defects such as dampness and its sources. It is<br />

a non-destructive technique that is ideal when<br />

working with older, complex buildings that have so<br />

many elements to them. Indeed, it is impossible to<br />

make a full and accurate assessment of their state<br />

of repair without recourse thermography in the<br />

hands of a seasoned building professional.<br />

A condition survey incorporating an analysis of<br />

all heat loss areas, building defects and drafts in<br />

relation to the current or proposed use of any building<br />

is a prerequisite for the correct identification and<br />

specification of any insulation (retrofit) works needed,<br />

well before their approval and commencement.<br />

Identifying the exact type of structure and its fabric<br />

enables us to determine its thermal envelope, how<br />

good or bad it is at retaining the warm air that is so<br />

expensive to heat, and therefore form a strategy on<br />

how best to reduce it.<br />

More than any other technology, the thermal<br />

images shown here shows the interplay of moisture,<br />

heat and ventilation continuously unfolding in any<br />

building. It allows us to better understand/see what<br />

is going on, explain it and make better informed<br />

decisions when prioritising the allocation of everlimited<br />

resources. Which means we should be<br />

thinking of thermography as a sixth sense that we<br />

are very lucky to have.<br />

Because of the highly visual, immediate<br />

nature of the thermal survey, it offers a relatively<br />

inexpensive and non-invasive way of helping<br />

clients and other stakeholders understand the<br />

significance of heat loss and potential problems<br />

Uninsulated light tube<br />

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EAPON OF CHOICE’<br />

AT LOSS<br />

that might otherwise be difficult to conceptualise.<br />

Among many others, these can include:<br />

Continuity and condition of insulation<br />

Cold bridging<br />

Structural defects<br />

Hidden structures, services and past alterations<br />

Air leakage/infiltration<br />

Electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and<br />

ventilation systems<br />

Damp and decay<br />

Moisture and air circulation<br />

Cleaning interventions<br />

Plaster and finishes delamination<br />

Blockages in flues and rainwater goods<br />

Quality of workmanship and material<br />

Having identified heat loss, bypass, drafts<br />

and defects, thermography can then be used to<br />

suggest solutions and highlight the advantages of<br />

taking action, among them:<br />

Demonstrating the improvements of a retrofit<br />

programme<br />

Substantiating insurance claims<br />

Communicating objectives to the workforce on<br />

the ground where language barriers might exist<br />

and/or competence or understanding levels need<br />

improving<br />

Poorly fitted or missing insulation to<br />

sloping soffits of bedroom ceiling<br />

Taking into account the full range of factors and<br />

parameters while recording thermal images and<br />

using other auxiliary data is obviously crucial for<br />

correct interpretation. This is why we at Eco Tiffin<br />

have been investing in thermal imaging equipment<br />

and infrared training for all our staff. This enhances<br />

our extensive CPD training in retrofitting older<br />

buildings and qualifying as retrofit coordinators<br />

for more than two decades now. We are firm<br />

believers in the ‘fabric first’ approach to building<br />

conservation and have found thermal imaging to be<br />

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How an invaluable tool to for corroborating reduce and sharing heat<br />

our<br />

understanding of buildings to determine the best<br />

home How - ‘the to fabric reduce fi<br />

solution to reduce heat loss.<br />

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effic<br />

effort should be made to prevent the ingress of<br />

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moisture. Moisture in the brickwork reduces the<br />

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bricks thermal capacity to retain heat and it has<br />

a chilling effect ingredient like a fridge to have on your in your home. property Solid and ever pro<br />

brick walls are effort by far should the worst. be made Remember; to prevent wet the ingres eye<br />

walls are cold moisture. walls! Moisture in the brickwork reduces ena<br />

bricks thermal capacity to retain heat and forw it<br />

‘The fabric first a chilling approach’ effect is essential like a fridge when on your home. cos So<br />

improving insulation brick walls to roofs, are by walls, far the floors worst. and Remember; heaw<br />

windows which walls are are just cold some walls! of the ways of for<br />

reducing heat-loss. The Cold use bridging of thermography<br />

to opening reveals the<br />

‘The fabric creating first approach’ excessive heat is essential loss when<br />

improving insulation to roofs, walls, floors an<br />

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<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Library<br />

<strong>September</strong> and <strong>October</strong><br />

Library Events<br />

Weekly schedule<br />

Storytime<br />

Tuesday 10.30 – 11.00am<br />

Talking Café<br />

Tuesday 11.00 – 2.30pm<br />

Knit and Natter<br />

Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30pm<br />

Scrabble - Adults<br />

Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30pm<br />

Scrabble - Adults<br />

Wednesday 2.00pm – 4.00pm<br />

LEGO for pre-school<br />

Thursday 10.00 - 11.00am<br />

IT Help – Bookable sessions<br />

Thursday 2.30 - 4.00pm<br />

Bounce and Rhyme<br />

Friday 10.00 - 10.30am<br />

Chess<br />

Saturday 2.00 - 3.30pm<br />

Monthly Activities<br />

<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Conservative Councillors surgery<br />

10.30 – 12.30pm | 1st Saturday of the month<br />

LEGO<br />

2.00 – 3.00pm | 2nd Saturday of the month<br />

Reading group for adults<br />

10.30 -11.30am | 3rd Saturday of the month<br />

Adult craft<br />

10.00 – 12.00 Thursday 15th <strong>September</strong><br />

Special Events for <strong>September</strong><br />

Junior Craft – Boat cards<br />

1.30 - 3.00pm Saturday 3rd <strong>September</strong><br />

Spanish for Babies & Toddlers under 2yrs<br />

10.00 - 10.30am Wednesday 14th <strong>September</strong><br />

(For 3 weeks)<br />

Spanish for Toddlers over 2 years<br />

10.30 - 11.00am Wednesday 14th <strong>September</strong><br />

(For 3 weeks)<br />

Please look out for more details on our<br />

website, Facebook Page and in the library.<br />

Lib-bea@buckinghamshire.gov.uk<br />

www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries<br />

@BucksLibraries<br />

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EDUCATION NEWS<br />

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<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> <strong>Together</strong><br />

Brain Matter<br />

MISSING LINKS<br />

Each clue has a missing<br />

word, making a phrase,<br />

term, place or name<br />

1 2 3 4 5 6<br />

7 8<br />

Across<br />

7 ___ pitch<br />

8 Heart ___ (4)<br />

9 ___ powder (6)<br />

10 ___ Spielberg (6)<br />

11 ___ Johnson (5)<br />

12 ___ Palin (7)<br />

15 ___ Falls (7)<br />

17 Silver ___ (5)<br />

20 Victoria and ___ (6)<br />

22 ___ coaster (6)<br />

23 ___ Boleyn (4)<br />

24 ___ growth (8)<br />

KEY WORD<br />

Keyword<br />

Down<br />

1 Jacket ___ (6)<br />

2 ___ plaster (8)<br />

3 ___ Campbell (5)<br />

4 ___ band (7)<br />

5 Relay ___ (4)<br />

6 Cheddar ___ (6)<br />

13 Family ___<br />

14 ___-in-law<br />

16 Rhode ___<br />

18 ___ crunch<br />

19 ___stick<br />

21 ___-handed<br />

9 10<br />

11 12 13<br />

14<br />

15 16 17 18<br />

19<br />

20 21 22<br />

23 24<br />

On the face of it, this puzzle is perfectly straightforward. Simply fill in the letters missing<br />

words 1-10 and enter them into the numbered boxes, to reveal a hidden keyword.<br />

On the face of it, this<br />

puzzle is perfectly<br />

straightforward. Simply<br />

fill in the letters missing<br />

from words 1-10 and<br />

enter them into the<br />

numbered boxes, to<br />

reveal a hidden keyword.<br />

IN REFLECTION<br />

Can you spot the<br />

eight differences<br />

between this<br />

control panel<br />

and its reflection<br />

opposite?<br />

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />

1 C R __ S T<br />

2 S T I __ K<br />

3 S __ O R T<br />

4 G __ A S S<br />

5 S W E __ T<br />

1 C R __ S T<br />

2 S T I __ K<br />

3 S __ O R T<br />

4 G __ A S S<br />

5 S W E __ T<br />

6 C R __ N E<br />

7 __ H O R N<br />

8 G R E __ T<br />

9 __ I G H T6 C R __ N E<br />

10 G R A N __<br />

7 __ H O R N<br />

8 G R E __ T<br />

9 __ I G H T<br />

10 G R A N __<br />

(answers on p36)<br />

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It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some<br />

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DAYS OUT<br />

eyword<br />

the face of it, this puzzle is perfectly straightforward. Simply fill in the letters missing from<br />

rds 1-10 and enter them into the numbered boxes, to reveal a hidden keyword.<br />

In Reflection<br />

Autumn at Bekonscot<br />

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />

Model 1 2 Village 3 4 and<br />

5 6<br />

Railway<br />

Can you spot the eight differences between this control panel and its reflection below?<br />

a phrase, term, place or name<br />

__ (6)<br />

ster (8)<br />

mpbell<br />

7 8<br />

9 10<br />

Bekonscot Model 1 Village C R __ S and T Railway 6 will C R __ N E<br />

d (7) remain open 7 days a week until Sunday 30th<br />

__ (4)<br />

2 S T I __ K 7 __ H O R N<br />

11 12 13<br />

<strong>October</strong>: then at weekends only until 10th /<br />

r ___ (6)<br />

3 14 S __ O R T 8 G R E __ T<br />

11th December. Bekonscot will close for the<br />

__<br />

15 16 4 G __ A S S17 9 18 __ I G H T<br />

law winter on 12th December, re-opening for the<br />

19<br />

__ 2023 season on 5 Saturday S W E __ 11th T February. 10 G R A N __<br />

nch<br />

20 21 22<br />

k<br />

ded<br />

Bekonscot Illuminated – Every weekend<br />

between<br />

23<br />

5th / 6th<br />

24November and 10th /<br />

11th December.<br />

See the magic of Bekonscot lit up at dusk<br />

Tickets must be purchased via the Chiltern<br />

Society website www.chilternsociety.org.uk/<br />

heritage-festival<br />

Santa weekend - 10th and 11th December<br />

Book your children to visit Santa’s Grotto<br />

at Bekonscot<br />

Thursday 22nd<br />

<strong>September</strong> -<br />

Chiltern Heritage<br />

Festival 6pm - 8pm<br />

Exclusive after-hours<br />

event to see the<br />

village lit up. Includes<br />

buffet and talks about<br />

the history of the village and how our models<br />

are made.<br />

See Santa in his grotto<br />

at Bekonscot and<br />

receive a fabulous gift.<br />

Tickets go on sale on<br />

1st <strong>October</strong> via our<br />

website.<br />

For more details or to book tickets go to:<br />

www.bekonscot.co.uk<br />

PUZZLE<br />

SOLUTIONS<br />

MISSING Answer: LINKS<br />

P S N E R C<br />

F O O T B A L L A C H E<br />

T I O A C E<br />

T A L C U M S T E V E N<br />

T K I T S<br />

B O R I S M I C H A E L<br />

N B C E<br />

N I A G A R A B I R C H<br />

S O B R R<br />

A L B E R T R O L L E R<br />

A V H O O D<br />

A N N E E C O N O M I C<br />

KEY WORD<br />

Answer: Answer:<br />

UNPLEASANT<br />

IN REFLECTION<br />

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D N R M M T<br />

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<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> School<br />

celebrate 90 years!<br />

The <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> School celebrated 90<br />

years at the current Wattleton Road site<br />

on 9th July <strong>2022</strong> with an event at the<br />

school to celebrate our heritage and<br />

display the achievements of the current<br />

students with alumni, parents and<br />

sponsors.<br />

250 alumni and other members of the<br />

community came to watch a performance<br />

from our students and other local schools.<br />

Suzanne Shaw (of Hearsay) hosted the event<br />

to support her son who attends the school<br />

and performed some of her songs for us.<br />

Cordelia Wright in 1913<br />

We also<br />

had a huge<br />

exhibition of<br />

photographs<br />

and<br />

documents<br />

from as<br />

far back as<br />

1854 as well as a ‘History of the <strong>Beaconsfield</strong><br />

School’ book which has been written by an<br />

ex-teacher of the school. It was a great<br />

opportunity for ex-students and teachers<br />

to meet up with old friends and colleagues<br />

and there were a few tears as people came<br />

together for the first time in years.<br />

We would like to profoundly thank our<br />

sponsors Shanly Homes, Roland Callingham<br />

Foundation, BOSCS and especially The<br />

National Lottery for helping us to fund this<br />

wonderful event.<br />

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