Beaconsfield Together November December issue 2022

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NEWS AND VIEWS 

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Complimentary copy, hand delivered by Royal Mail delivery to 8,300 homes 

and businesses in Beaconsfield. Copies available at Waitrose in Beaconsfield. 

Christmas PFTA Market 

Saturday 19th November p17 

Old Town Lights switch-on 

Saturday 26th November p21 

Beaconsfield Festival of Lights 

Wednesday 14th December p5 

 

 

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Useful Numbers 

Age UK’s Befriending Service 

Matches older people with volunteers who 

have similar interests. t: 01296 431911 

e: age@ageukbucks.org.uk 

Alcoholics Anonymous 

Call confidentially on: 0800 917 7650 

The Beaconsfield Advisory Centre 

t: 01494 672987 

e: contact@beaconsfieldadvisorycentre.org.uk 

The Christian Eye Foundation 

support@thechristianeye.co.uk 

07568 135 308 

Victim Support Line - help after a crime 

t: 0808 168 911 

www.victimsupport.org.uk 

Be Amazing & Volunteer 

Say hello to the Beaconsfield Market traders 

Hello & welcome! 

It’s been quite a year! We pay tribute to Her Majesty 

Queen Elizabeth II and wish King Charles every 

success in his new role. Ann Tennant, well known to all 

in Beaconsfield for her community spirit and service, 

has been awarded for her distinguished service see p8 

and Christmas will be upon us very soon! Join in the 

celebrations, with the first event in Old Town with 

the Christmas light switch-on (p21) and then the 

wonderful Festival of Lights (p5) in December. 

How can you not smile at the lovely market trader’s 

faces on the front cover of this issue? They work so 

hard every Tuesday so please come and support by 

shopping for your Christmas presents or household 

essentials from them. 

Have a thought to anyone who may be spending 

Christmas on their own this year, find it in your heart 

to help in some way, be it offering them a seat on 

Christmas day, to giving them a gift or donating 

to charity. Kindness, sharing and love is a free and 

precious gift you can give to anyone. 

Wishing you a peaceful and blessed Christmas, 

Right at Home 

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Mentors. t: 01296 484 322 

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COMMUNITY NEWS 

Beaconsfield Festival of Lights 

Wednesday 14th December 2022 

Each year the Beaconsfield Festival of 

Lights charity, together with the Rotary 

Club of Beaconsfield, gather all local 

retailers, entertainers, and residents of 

Beaconsfield to celebrate the forthcoming 

festive season. 

The aim is to bring the Christmas spirit to 

the streets of Beaconsfield and to enable the 

Rotary Club and local charities to raise money 

to support the local community in various 

ways for the coming year. 

other performers to entertain the visitors. 

Food and drink concessions are also available 

as well as a youth Enterprise Zone. The centre 

piece of the evening is a lantern procession of 

children preceded by a pipe band along with 

carols on the council green. 

Retailers remain open into the evening and 

stalls selling festive goods are erected in the 

town. Attractions are brought in to entertain 

the children and this year three stages are 

being built to allow local singers, dancers, and 

Santa will also be visiting the town to bring joy 

to the younger residents. So wrap up warm 

and come and join the fun! 

Please visit 

www.beaconsfieldfestivaloflights.co.uk 

for more information. 

To advertise please call 07786 735 711 or email marketing@beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk 

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Wycombe 

Homeless 

Connection 

Are you worried about losing your home? 

There is hope. Wycombe Homeless 

Connection offer free help and advice that 

may help you keep your home. 

Call their helpline which is open 10am - 

4pm week days or get in touch by email or 

website. Or drop in to their support centre 

which is open weekday mornings 10am - 

12.30pm in the centre of High Wycombe. 

t: 01494 447699 

e: contact@wyhoc.org.uk 

web: www.wyhoc.org.uk/contact-us 

www.re-cycle.org 

Please support Re-Cycle Bikes to Africa Christmas 

appeal, your donation will go towards sending 

bicycles to children and adults living in rural 

communities in Africa. 

Ways to donate 

Online visit re-cycle.org 

Over the phone 01206 617865 

Donate in lieu of a Christmas present for a 

loved one visit re-cycle.org/xmasvoucher 

Send a cheque made payable to Re-Cycle to this 

address: Unit 8, The Grove Estate,Colchester Road, 

Wormingford, Colchester, Essex CO6 3AJ 

Follow us on: 

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Working together to make a difference 

Registered charity no 1063570 

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Ann Tennant 

awarded for 

distinguished 

service 

Saturday 17th September heralded a special 

day of thanks and celebration for Ann 

Tennant, whose incredible 50 years as 

Akela of Davenies Cub Packs saw her 

awarded with one of the Scout Association’s 

Good Service Awards. 

Throughout her time as Pack leader of the 

Davenies Cubs, hundreds of boys have 

learned life skills including tying knots, 

polishing shoes and how to make and put out 

fires! Akela’s boundless energy, caring approach 

and sense of fun live long in the memories of her 

Cubs and their parents, who came in their droves 

to see and thank Ann at her celebratory event. 

Celebrations began with a lunch for guests 

who had helped Ann with Cubs, as well 

as the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Jackson 

Ng, Beaconsfield Town Crier, Dick 

Smith, Cllr and Old Davenian, Alex Dunlop, 

Peter Cathcart, County Chair of Buckinghamshire 

Scout Council, Maureen Garner, Chair, Woodlands 

District Scout Council, and Tim L’Angellier, 

Woodlands District Scout Training Manager. 

was read and a framed print presented to Ann as 

thanks from the Cubs themselves. Peter 

Cathcart, Buckinghamshire County Chair then 

presented Ann with The Silver Acorn, a most 

prestigious Scout Association award given 

only after 20 plus years of specially distinguished 

and outstanding service –particularly special given 

there are very few Silver Acorn award holders in 

Buckinghamshire. To show their appreciation and 

in true Cub style, Ann led the boys in a rendition 

of her unique Cub Howl. 

Of Ann’s dedication, Maureen Garner, Chair 

of the Woodlands District Scout Council said: 

‘Ann has given 50 years service to 2nd 

Davenies Cub Scouts within Woodlands District 

in Buckinghamshire. Over these years Ann’s 

commitment to Scouting within this District 

has been second to none and she has given 

and continues to give service of a very high 

standard, providing highly creative, adventurous, 

interesting and exciting programmes together 

with many camps and trips.’ 

After the delicious lunch, guests moved to 

the Davenies Cub Hut where a poem “Meet 

Akela”, created from poems written by the Cubs, 


Celebrations continued with over 300 members 

of the Davenies community including parents, 

former parents, pupils and Old Boys, joining 

for Tug of War and Welly Wanging. Mid-afternoon 

saw further presentations by the Chair of Friends 

of Davenies, a parent led charity established by 

Ann over 20 years ago, and by the Headmaster, 

Mr Rycroft. They both thanked Ann for all that 

she has given to Davenies over 50 years, for 

her commitment and dedication to Cubs, her 

unwavering support of FoD and current parents, 

and her cheery visits into School to help. 

The event was a fitting tribute to a remarkable 

lady, who to quote “does what she does because 

she loves it.” 

Headmaster of Davenies, Carl Rycroft 

comments: ‘Ann is a keypillar of the Davenies 

community. As one of very few people in 

Buckinghamshire to have been recognised for 

their dedication and service to others in such 

a way is truly inspiring. Ann is a thoughtful 

individual, with a strong sense of service, 

responsibility and community and we are 

immensely proud to call her our Akela.’ 

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ADULT LEARNING 

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February 2020 Screenings 

Saturdays, November & December 

NOVEMBER 12th 

The Duke (12) 

UK 2020 

NOVEMBER 26 TH 

Liquorice Pizza 

(15) USA 2021 

DECEMBER 10 TH 

The Phantom 

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DECEMBER 17th 

West Side Story 

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Doors open 7:15pm • Film starts 8pm 

Go online to view the full programme and details onhow to become 

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LOCAL BUSINESS 

Product review – 

recyclable brush 

heads and ecofriendly 

toothpaste 

tabs 

I love my electric toothbrush and know it’s 

better than the old fashioned manual version. 

However, what happens to the used plastic 

brush-heads - is there an eco friendly version? 

Victoria from Eco-Homemaker offered me 

the chance to try out the charcoal-bristled, 

recyclable brush head and the toothpaste tabs 

with fluoride they supply. 

The little toothpaste 

tabs are a novel idea. 

You chew one tab for 

five seconds, hydrate 

the toothbrush and 

brush teeth for two 

minutes. My whole 

mouth and teeth felt 

super-clean with a 

much cleaner and 

mintier taste than the traditional tooth paste. 

Using tabs, there is zero wastage and an option 

to re-order a four months supply of new tabs, 

which arrive in a compostable bag. The tabs are 

plastic-free, have zero waste, involve no animal 

cruelty, are gluten free, SLS and palm oil free. 

They are vegan and made in the UK! 

Charcoal brushes and 

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Parla tabs contain 62 

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the refill tabs (four months supply) 248 tabs 

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Go on, try them out, you may be surprised 

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Once you’re done, send them back to Eco-Homemaker in the 

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Christmas Competition 

Win a Christmas Hamper 

courtesy of Waitrose in 

Beaconsfield! 

Answer this question: In the Christmas 

rhyme - The Twelve Days of Christmas, how 

many swans were swimming? was it: 

a) 7 b) 8 c) 9 d) 10 

Last date to enter is 29th November. Good luck! 

Go online to enter: 

www.beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk/competition 

Greetings from Alison, Community 

Matters, Waitrose in Beaconsfield. 

Many of our customers will remember the 

Community Matters scheme that was run 

by Waitrose, where local charities and good 

causes were supported by our branch, 

voted for by customers using green tokens. 

With the advent of Covid the green tokens had to 

go, but we maintained charity payments throughout 

the following months, and then launched a new 

scheme, Give A Little Love, which follows the same 

basic principles, but in a different format. 

This scheme is run quarterly and we are given 

guidelines as to which type of causes to support 

for each quarter. As I write this article, our current 

focus is ‘Nature/Environment/Animals’, and we 

have supported Lindengate, The Horse Trust, 

Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital and Bucks Pet Food 

Bank. In previous quarters we have helped One 

Can Trust, Rennie Grove, Scannappeal, Been There, 

Wycombe Food Hub, Beechview Academy, 

Better Connected and Young Carers, to name a few. 

Although we have no formal channel for local good 

causes to request help from us, I am willing to keep 

contact details of any charities, based in this region, 

that would be happy to benefit from our potential 

support in the future. 

Email Alison Lambert on: 

communitymattersbeaconsfield@waitrose.co.uk 

I look forward to hearing from you. 

The Epilepsy Society is looking 

for volunteers for its Phoenix Café 

We need people who would enjoy chatting with our 

vibrant community of residents as well as serving 

refreshments. All volunteers welcome and ideal for 

anyone doing their Duke of Edinburgh Award. 

Contact kate.lamb@epilepsysociety.org.uk or 

call 01494 601300. 

Epilepsy Society | Registered charity number 206186 


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Clare Reflexology 

Daily life can be hectic and demanding, 

especially at this time of the year. If 

you are thinking about changes you’d like to 

make to improve your health and wellbeing, 

then Reflexology is a great place to start! 

What is Reflexology? 

Reflexology is a super-relaxing treatment based 

on the theory that all systems and organs of the 

body are mirrored in the feet, hands, face and 

ears. Each foot for example has over 7,000 nerve 

endings – by using gentle pressure, the nervous 

system can be directly affected in a positive 

way. This is not ticklish or painful! When the body 

is relaxed and the nervous system is stimulated, 

healing can take place and balance can be 

restored. 

Benefits of Reflexology 

The main benefits of reflexology are: Relaxation 

(many people fall asleep during a treatment), 

Stress Reduction, Circulation improvement, 

Community sponsorship for 

Beaconsfield Tuesday Market 

The Estate Planning & Wealth Management 

team at K J Smith Solicitors are excited to 

announce that they will be sponsoring the 

Beaconsfield Old Town Market in the build 

up to Christmas and beyond. 

The firm as a whole takes great pride in 

supporting communities local to its offices and 

this sponsorship represents the intention of the 

Estate Planning team, located in the Old Town, 

to support Beaconsfield in its own way. 

Boosting energy, Boosting the immune system 

and Improving sleep. 

What can Reflexology help me with? 

Many conditions today are exacerbated by 

stress. By relaxing the body and relieving 

stress, reflexology can help ease: Headaches 

and Migraines, Sinus Problems, Fatigue, 

Anxiety, Hormone-related issues, Insomnia, 

IBS, Back pain, MS and more. 

However, reflexologists do not claim to 

diagnose or cure individual conditions but to work 

holistically to help your body restore its natural 

balance. The best way to see if reflexology will 

help you is to give it a try! See p9 for details 

Client team, comments: “Beaconsfield boasts a 

variety of fantastic businesses that we have 

enjoyed both personally and professionally. 

The market provides a space for stall holders to 

showcase themselves, particularly important to 

businesses without a physical shop front. We 

feel the Market provides an invaluable platform 

for such businesses; 

encouraging diversity 

and entrepreneurial 

spirit.” 

K J Smith understand the importance of a 

thriving high street and the mutual benefit of 

cooperation between businesses, the community 

and initiatives like the Old Town Market’ to 

traditions like the Tuesday Market. 

Johanna Jones, Associate Solicitor in the Private 

The Estate Planning & 

Wealth Management 

team at K J Smith Solicitors 

look forward to supporting 

the Market into the New 

Year. 


Sponsored by 


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Find us at Beaconsfield Market 

every Tuesday 8am until 2pm 

We stock shrubs, perennials, spring bulbs, 

seasonal baskets and bedding plants 

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THE BEACONSFIELD SCHOOL PTFA 

INVITES YOU TO ATTEND 

Christmas Market 

SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 

10AM - 4PM 

AT THE BEACONSFIELD SCHOOL 

£1 

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Christmas Gifts 

Local Handcrafted 

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parking 

Tombola & Raffle 

Christmas Food & Refreshments 

available throughout the day 


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EYE NEWS 

Looking after 

your eyes 

Autumn and Winter can be tough on our eyes. 

When it becomes colder outside many of us 

spend more time on electronic devices inside. 

The wind outside and heating inside can make eyes 

feel gritty and dry. If you wear glasses you may notice 

that reading isn’t as easy when the light is poor. Ask 

your optician about ‘Blue control’ lenses for those 

electronic devices. These lenses can help with the 

fatigue caused by the blue light that’s emitted from 

screens. Your optician should be your first call for 

recommending the most suitable lubricating drops 

for dry eyes. Avoid general eye drops as they can 

contain whiteners and preservatives which can 

aggravate already uncomfortable eyes. 

What about driving at night? Higher vehicles like SUVs 

and MPVs have higher dipping headlights. Great for the 

driver but can be annoying to oncoming traffic and their 

passengers. Consider lenses especially designed for 

driving. Enroute lenses have a special glare filter and the 

option of a contrast enhancing filter . They offer drivers 

and passengers less glare and fewer reflections as well 

as enhanced contrast in low light conditions and fog. 

Available as single vision lenses or as varifocals 

especially designed to give an enhanced wider view 

for distance and the dashboard so they are great for 

wearing in the car for driving. 

If reading is problematic ensure you have a good source 

of light. Reading lamps are especially good as they 

have a bare bulb that can be angled over your shoulder 

to shine directly at what you are reading. Whilst ready 

readers work for a quick task like reading a menu in a 

restaurant ensure you are using up to date prescription 

glasses for reading and other close tasks. Above all, it 

makes sense to eat a healthy diet and have your eyes 

checked regularly and ask your optician about problems 

you might have. 

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Dispensing Optician 

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glare when you drive. Nicole and her team are ready to help and advise. 

To book an appointment call 01494 672193 

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What’s been happening 

at Beaconsfield Town 

Council? 

We were deeply saddened 

at the Town Council when 

we heard of the death of 

Her Majesty Queen 

Elizabeth II. 

Beaconsfield’s “Operation 

London Bridge” plans had 

been in place for a number 

of years and all protocols 

were followed. 

As arranged, the Book 

of Condolence was at St 

Mary’s and All Saints for 

residents to record their 

thoughts. 

Our Mayor, Cllr Alastair 

Pike was abroad at the time 

and so our Deputy Mayor, 

Cllr Jackson Ng stepped 

in to lead proceedings, 

attending the Proclamation 

ceremony at Aylesbury on 

the 11th September in the 

morning to announce the 

accession of King Charles 

III. He received the scroll 

from the High Sherriff 

of Buckingham, Debbie 

Brock DL, to bring back to 

Beaconsfield to make the 

local Proclamation in the 

afternoon. A solemn event, 

introduced by the Town 

Crier, Richard Smith, and 

which was well attended by 

our residents, councillors 

and local dignitaries. 

On day to day business, it’s 

budget season at the Town 

Hall and the committees 

are busy putting together 

their ideas for the coming 

year and looking at ways 

to improve our service 

delivery. 

And planning is underway 

to switch on this year’s 

Christmas Lights. It’s 

always a fun event with our 

Christmas Market in the 

Old Town and we believe 

that Father Christmas will 

be visiting. The Mayor, 

Cllr Alastair Pike will be 

switching on the lights at 

6pm. Do join us for the 

countdown and a glass of 

mulled wine. 

For more information: www.beaconsfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk 



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Volunteering opportunity with 

Coroners’ Courts Support Service 

The Coroners’ Courts Support Service 

(CCSS) are recruiting volunteers to join our 

amazing, friendly team in Beaconsfield. 

Attending an inquest at the coroner’s court can be 

a bewildering and confusing experience. Many 

bereaved families and witness have little to no 

understanding of the processes and procedures 

that occur and may not feel that they have been 

fully able to participate in the proceedings. 

The Court Support Volunteers are there to provide 

families, witnesses and others attending the court 

with practical guidance and emotional support. 

a difficult day that little bit easier for those who are 

bereaved. 

If you are an empathetic, supportive person 

with excellent communication skills and a calm 

manner who would like a rewarding and varied 

volunteer role, we would love to hear from 

you. Full training and support is provided. For 

more information and to apply please visit our 

website www.coronerscourtssupportservice. 

org.uk/get-involved/ or if you have any questions 

please contact Clare Green, South Coordinator on 

07496 613629 or clare.green@ccss.org.uk. 

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They explain the processes, procedures and remit 

of an inquest and help those attending have a 

better understanding of their role within this, often 

frightening, environment. The volunteers work 

closely with the court staff with the aim of making 

Thank you for 

listening 

Thank you to everyone who attended the 

Epilepsy Society’s Public Exhibition from 

29 September-1 October, when we shared 

details of our planning proposal to develop 

part of our land in Chalfont St Peter. 

It was important to meet you and hear your 

comments and concerns and to understand your 

priorities as a community and as our neighbours. 

We also hope it was a chance for you to understand 

why, as a locally based national charity, it is critical 

that we make best use of our assets to improve the 

diagnosis and treatment of people with epilepsy. We 

are working in a difficult funding environment and 

have been making annual losses that mean we are 

forecast to run out of cash by the end of the decade. 

By developing a section of our land, we can 

safeguard the charity and ensure that it can 

Ground-breaking research at the Epilepsy Society. 

continue to deliver life-transforming epilepsy 

research. Research that could stop 1,200 people 

with epilepsy dying every year – often young 

people on the cusp of university and an 

independent life. Research that could mean 

a young mum with epilepsy could hold her 

new-born baby without fear of dropping them 

during a seizure. Research that could offer the 

chance of seizure freedom to hundreds of 

thousands of people across the country. 

There are 600,000 people with epilepsy in 

the UK. Our land in Chalfont St Peter is their 

greatest hope. You can find out more here 

www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/plan 

Thank you. The Epilepsy Society.

Warm Spaces 

created for those 

in need of a wam 

space to visit 

With a cost of living & climate crisis, 

many people are facing tough decisions. 

Some have moved to working from home 

following the pandemic and are facing a 

winter with increased energy bills. 

Others are facing even harder decisions about 

whether to heat or eat. 

Warm Spaces is designed to signpost anyone 

in need of warmth, to a warm space to share 

with others. If you have a business - coffee 

shop, community hall, church ( not a residence ) 

you can offer up as a warm space for people to 

go to, visit this web address and fill in the form: 

www.warmspaces.org/register 

Talking Cafe 

Every Friday 9 -11am 

At The Dove Cafe, Mayflower Way, Beaconsfield 

A friendly chat and a 

complimentary cuppa awaits all 

those on their own who would 

welcome some company 

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One Can Trust 

Food Bank: 

together we can 

The One Can Trust Foodbank help local 

people to help local people. Through their 

network of front line service providers and 

distribution hubs they give out food aid to 

adults and children across High Wycombe 

and South Bucks. 

Why the community needs us 

In some areas of Buckinghamshire 1 in 3 children 

live in poverty. Providing food to those who find 

themselves in times of crisis brings hope and 

relieves pressure on other services. 

Our impact on the community 

They currently distribute >275 food parcels a 

month through a network of hubs. They give away 

over £150,000 of food a year. A food parcel for a 

family would cost £65 to buy, they deliver it at a 

cost of approx £5. 

Volunteers needed 

Delivery drivers, pick n packers and fundraisers 

If you need help or want to volunteer please 

contact 

t: 01494 512 277 

e: office@onecantrust.org.uk 

w: onecantrust.org.uk 

What’s on at Bekonscot Model Village 

Saturday and Sundays 

26th/27th November 

3rd, 4th,10th and 11th December 

Come and see Bekonscot illuminated. 

See the village lit up with festive lights and special 

scenes throughout the village. Spot the reindeer 

and win a prize and enjoy festive refreshments from 

the tearoom. 

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th 

December 

Visit Santa’s Grotto! 

Santa will be in his grotto 

to welcome children. 

Tickets must be 

pre-booked via 

our website. 

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FINANCIAL NEWS 

A case for natural 

income 

Whilst capital values have been bouncing 

about in recent years, the natural income 

distributions from FM’s income portfolio have 

stayed incredibly consistent. 

‘Natural Income’ is the phrase we use to describe the 

process of producing income without disturbing the 

underlying investment holding. Many clients were 

very surprised they didn’t see a drop in income and 

in fact the underlying income performance during 

the worst COVID months, helped to encourage and 

remind us that pure income funds do have their place 

for those looking for regular investment earnings. The 

chart on the right confirms this fact. 

We review the portfolio quarterly to check that 

it’s doing what we expect it to and for five years or 

so, we have not needed to make any significant 

changes. In addition, we will periodically meet with 

the fund management groups to get some deep 

dive information from those who make day-to-day 

investment decisions. 

Our income portfolio is primarily used inside ISAs, 

however it’s also available as a General Investment 

Account (GIA) and although any income generated, 

isn’t as tax efficient as an ISA, many clients still use 

this route as a method to squeeze the maximise 

returns from their savings. If you would like details on 

the underlying funds or to discuss whether this is an 

appropriate option for you, please do call us. 

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LEGAL ADVICE 

Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Separating 

as parents of children with Autism 

Earlier this year, TV personality Paddy McGuinness and 

his wife Christine announced that they have separated 

after 11 years of marriage. The couple revealed that 

they are going to continue living together for the sake of 

their three children, all of whom have Autism Spectrum 

Disorder ( ‘ASD’). 

Statistics have shown that there is a relatively higher risk 

of divorce between parents of children with ASD, as the 

challenges posed by ASD can take their toll on marriages. 

For parents of children with ASD, the separation process can 

be more complicated - autistic children may require more time 

to adjust to the changes in their family dynamic. Family 

solicitors are often asked to advise on arrangements for 

children with additional needs and how best to navigate the 

separation process. The timescales for one parent moving out 

of the family home, or for changing the children’s routine to 

spend time with a non-residentparent, will need to reflect this. 

Children with ASD often struggle with communication and 

exhibit repetitive behaviours or interests, which means that 

they benefit from having a specific routine. In order to provide 

maximum continuity for the children, both parents could 

remain living in the family home, but no matter how spacious 

the family home, this will bring practical challenges for both 

parents as they begin to establish their independent lives. 

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Therefore, in such circumstances, where finances may allow for 

the family home to be retained whilst each parent purchases a 

new property, it might be that both parties consider a ‘nesting 

arrangement’. Under such an arrangement, the children would 

remain living in the family home to ensure continuity, whilst the 

parents rotate living with them. 

If the latter option is not considered suitable in the long term, 

perhaps because it is likely to cause further tension between 

parents and to hinder effective co-parenting, it can be used 

in the short term to smooth the transition to a shared care 

arrangement, where the children spend time with each parent 

in their respective homes. 

It is impossible to completely avoid the effects of divorce on 

children, but if you have a child with additional needs then 

it is important to speak to a specialist family law solicitor with 

experience in such matters to help minimise the impact 

on them. Rayden Solicitors offer expert advice on divorce 

involving children with additional needs. For a confidential 

conversation, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Rayden Solicitors, Jessica Smith, 

Solicitor Beaconsfield office 

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How to get your 

kitchen ready for 

Christmas 

Our kitchens are one of the busiest rooms in 

our homes over Christmas where we spend 

time cooking hearty meals, baking, spending 

time with our family and friends, and enjoying 

the festive atmosphere. 

Giving your kitchen a festive makeover will make 

your cooking space feel all that more cosy, warm 

and festive and bring joy to not just you but the 

entire family. We want to share with you a few tips 

and ideas on how to get your kitchen Christmas 

ready this year. 

Deciding On a Christmas Colour Scheme 

It can be tricky to choose a colour scheme, even at 

Christmas. There is the traditional red and green that 

you can’t go wrong with, a modern black and silver 

theme, a beautiful classy white and gold theme, or 

a Scandinavian white, light wood and grey theme. 

Consider the colour scheme that your kitchen has, 

and what shades and tones would match well with 

your kitchen. There is plenty of inspiration online to 

take a look at. 

Spruce Up Your Shelving and Introduce Scents 

Pop some small Christmas accessories along your 

shelves and worktops, adding some festive cheer to 

the space. You can also add some foliage to 

your kitchen, whether it be real or fake, and some 

pinecones to give your space a woodland feel. 

Another great way to bring your kitchen into the 

Christmas season is with scent. Scents are an 

amazing way to add atmosphere and cosiness 

to your home, and with the addition of candles, 

diffusers and potpourri you can completely 

transform the feel of your kitchen. Think Cinnamon, 

Gingerbread, Orange, and Cloves to add some 

Wintery warmth. 

Consider Textures and Layers 

Consider adding different textures and layers to 

your kitchen this Christmas to give it a cosy, warm 

and lived-in feel. This could include dried flowers, 

napkins, wooden ornaments, rugs and much more. 

You can also hang wreaths over the back of your 

chairs, and add Christmas-themed canvases to your 

walls. 

Add Centerpieces and Twinkling Lights 

Centerpieces are a fantastic focal point for the 

kitchen, especially if they are on your kitchen island 

or breakfast table. Perhaps add a mini Christmas 

tree to the space or to a worktop, and decorate 

it with beautiful decorations and fairy lights. Or 

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WHY THERMOGRAPHY IS OUR W 

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TO RETAIN HEAT IN OLDER (PRE-1990S) AND LISTED BUILDINGS 

by Robert Tiffin, Eco Tiffin Ltd 

It might not seem entirely intuitive to consider 

the use of modern technology when working 

with traditional and ancient buildings. However, 

building conservation should make use of all 

the knowledge, skills and disciplines at its 

disposal and it would be a big mistake to dismiss 

thermography, especially now, with energy costs 

predicted to be £3,800 a year for the average 

home by Spring 2023. 

Thermography is the use of thermal infrared 

imaging to identify heat loss contributing to 

building defects such as dampness and its 

sources. It is a non-destructive technique that is 

ideal when working with older, complex buildings 

that have so many elements to them. Indeed, 

it is impossible to make a full and accurate 

assessment of their state of repair without 

recourse to thermography in the hands of a 

seasoned building professional. 

A condition survey incorporating an analysis 

of all heat loss areas, building defects and 

draughts in relation to the current or proposed 

use of any building is a prerequisite for the correct 

identification and specification of any insulation 

(retrofit) works needed, well before their approval 

and commencement. 

Identifying the exact type of structure and its fabric 

enables us to determine its thermal envelope, how 

good or bad it is at retaining the warm air that is so 

expensive to heat, and therefore form a strategy on 

how best to reduce heat loss. 

The thermal images shown here reveal the 

interplay of moisture, heat and ventilation 

continuously taking place in any building. More 

than any other technology, this allows us to see 

and understand what is going on, explain it and 

make better-informed decisions when prioritising 

the allocation of ever-limited resources. Which 

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Electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and 

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Moisture and air circulation 

Quality of workmanship and material 

Having identified heat loss, bypass, draughts 

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suggest solutions and highlight the advantages of 

taking action, among them: 

Demonstrating the improvements of a retrofit 

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Taking into account the full range of factors and 

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Tiffin have been investing in thermal imaging 

equipment and infrared training for all our staff. 

This enhances our extensive CPD training in 

retrofitting older buildings and has enabled us 

to qualify as retrofit coordinators for more than 

two decades now. We are firm believers in the 

‘fabric first’ approach to building conservation 

and have found thermal imaging to be an 

invaluable tool for corroborating and sharing 

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Beaconsfield Together 

Brain Matter 

CHRISTMAS CRISS-CROSS 

Can you fit all the listed 

words into this grid? 

Christmas Criss-cross 

Can you fit all of the listed words into this grid? 

ANGEL 

APPLES 

BABE 

BAZAAR 

BELLS 

BOWS 

CARDS 

ELVES 

dd One HAPPY Out 

JINGLE 

MERRY 

OXEN 

PRAYER 

SACK 

STABLE 

WINE 

WISE MEN 

WREATH 

hich one of these Christmas stockings is different from the rest? 

A B C 

D 

E 

F 

ANGEL CARDS PRAYER 

APPLES ODD ONE OUT ELVES SACK 

BABE 

HAPPY STABLE 

BAZAAR Which one of these JINGLEChristmas WINE stockings is 

BELLS different from the MERRY rest? 

WISE MEN 

Matching Pairs 

BOWS OXEN WREATH 

Can 

Can 

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pair 

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each 

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A tribute to 

HRH The Queen 

Beaconsfield Town was lucky to have HRH 

The Queen visit a few times in this century. 

Bekonscot Model Village remembers... 

Brian Newman-Smith, MD said, “We feel privileged 

and honoured that Her Majesty had visited Bekonscot 

with her sister in the early thirties”. 

Royal Visits 

© Jeff Krotz 

1934/42: Several visits by Queen Mary, with one or 

both of the young Princesses, Princess Elizabeth and 

Princess Margaret Rose took place. 

The first recorded visit was on Friday, 20 April l934, 

the eve of Princess Elizabeth’s 8th birthday. 

1934: Her Royal Highness Queen Mary and Princess 

Elizabeth 

1936: Her Royal Highness Queen Mary, HRH Duke 

& Duchess of York with Princesses Elizabeth and 

Margaret 

1939: Her Royal Highness Queen Mary, Princesses 

Elizabeth and Margaret 

We had harboured hopes that Her Majesty might visit 

again but alas it was not to be. 

© Jeff Krotz 

Princesses Elizabeth 

and Margaret in 1939 

Beaconsfield’s 

Town Crier & 

Deputy Mayor

Beaconsfield residents attend 

the Proclamation at Beaconsfield 

Town Council 

© Jeff Krotz 

A PROCLAMATION 

Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to call to His Mercy our late 

Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth the Second of Blessed and Glorious 

Memory, by whose Decease the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain 

and Northern Ireland is solely and rightfully come to The Prince Charles Philip 

Arthur George: We, therefore, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal of this Realm 

and Members of the House of Commons, together with other members of Her 

late Majesty’s Privy Council and representatives of the Realms and 

Territories, Aldermen and Citizens of London, and others, do now hereby with 

one voice and Consent of Tongue and Heart publish and proclaim that The 

Prince Charles Philip Arthur George is now, by the Death of our late Sovereign 

of Happy Memory, become our only lawful and rightful Liege Lord Charles the 

Third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and 

Northern Ireland and of His other Realms and Territories, King, Head of the 

Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, to whom we do acknowledge all Faith 

and Obedience with humble Affection; beseeching God by whom Kings and 

Queens do reign to bless His Majesty with long and happy Years to reign over 

us. 

Given at St. James’s Palace this tenth day of September in the year of Our 

Lord two thousand and twenty-two. 

GOD SAVE THE KING 

© Jeff Krotz

grid? 

Matching Pairs 

Christmas Can you pair up each parcel services with a letter with its twin & which events has a number? at 

St. Michael’s and A All Angels 1 Church, Beaconsfield 

B 

Sunday 27th November - 4pm 

Christingle Family Service 

Sunday 11th December - 4.30 pm 

Carols at Bekonscot - a ‘Churches 2 Together’ 

service at Bekonscot Model Village 

Sunday 18th December - 3pm 

Rhyming Christmas Time Family Carol Service 

Odd One Out 

D 

Saturday 24th December - 3pm 

Family Crib Service 

Which one of these Christmas stockings is different from the rest? 

C 

4 

3 

E 

Saturday 24th December - 11.15 pm 

Midnight Mass 

Sunday 25th ADecember - B10am 

C 

Christmas Morning Family Service 

CARDS PRAYER 

ELVES Sunday 8th SACK January - 10am 

All-Age Service for Epiphany 

HAPPY STABLE 

JINGLE WINE 

MERRY WISE MEN 

D E 

OXEN WREATH 

5 

From all of us at Beaconsfield F 

Together 

we would like to wish you a very 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 

F 

6 

CHRISTMAS Answer: CRISS-CROSS 

ODD ONE OUT 

MATCHING PAIRS 

PUZZLE 

SOLUTIONS 

Answer: 

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D 

Answer: 

A and 5, B and 4, C and 1, 

D and 6, E and 2, F and 3.

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