Amersham & Chalfonts Together May June 2023

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Hello & welcome! 

It was fantastic to hear from so many readers - as you 

correctly spotted we had a little crossword mix-up! 

It was however, very encouraging to know that our 

little community magazine is being read – thank you 

everyone! See p28 for location of the correct clues. 

I hope you will be able to enjoy the forthcoming 

King’s Coronation celebrations over May Bank 

Holiday. We have put together a list of some of the 

events that are being held in the Amersham and the 

Chalfonts…and if you are holding your own street 

party then a recipe feeding 48 may come in handy! 

(p20) 

If you’ve suffered a bereavement and are finding it 

hard, Greenacres Group hold a free coffee morning 

every second Saturday of the month. It is also a 

beautiful place to visit for a walk. 

Help for those living with a loved one suffering from 

dementia (p30), Hearwego have a special offer on ear 

wax cleaning ( 2 ears for the price of 1) and read from 

our aspiring Young Journalists from p24 -27. 

Enjoy the coronation celebrations and Bank Holidays 

and please let me know any feedback from this issue! 

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Thorpe House School, an independent 

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excited to welcome their new headmaster, 

Mr. Jake Burnett, in April 2023. 

With a wealth of experience and a proven track 

record of success, Mr. Burnett is poised to play 

a critical role in shaping the future of the school, 

particularly as it expands to a Co-Ed Sixth Form in 

September 2024. 

Mr. Burnett brings with him a depth of knowledge 

and experience in education, having previously 

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During his time at St Louis School, Mr. Burnett 

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St Louis School flourished and became one of 

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With Mr. Burnett’s leadership and expertise, 

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students to complete their silver and gold 

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St Peter’s Players 

celebrate 75 years! 

In 1948 it was decided to form a new 

dramatic society which was known at 

first as the Dorothy Atwell Players 

(after the founding member). With 

the group’s sixth production in 1950, 

it was decided to change the name to 

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In the 1970’s, many firsts were performed: a 

pantomime, an original festival play, a summer 

production, a review, an original full length play, 

a first old time musical as well as a first original 

musical at Christmas. 

This year St Peter Players celebrate 75 years of 

performing with an Anniversary Review on 13th 

- 15th July at the Chalfont St Peter Community 

Centre. The centre has been their home for the 

last 60 years, since it first opened. 

The review will provide a show with a 

difference: a variety evening full of music, 

comedy, drama and entertainment including 

melodrama, singing, dancing and short 

playlets. 

They look forward to entertaining you as they 

celebrate their 75th anniversary. 

For tickets and more information, please 

contact Ruth on 07815 157 823. 

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The Blue Container in Chalfont St Peter, 

alongside the village’s community centre, 

has been a hive of activity over the last few 

months as local volunteers bring donations 

in to send over to war-torn Ukraine. 

Whilst warm clothing, sleeping bags and 

blankets were initially sought, now donations of 

medical supplies and mobility aids have been 

streaming in to the container where they are 

sorted, packed and sent to Ukraine. 

Wheelchairs, crutches and other mobility 

aids are not accepted back by the NHS, and 

they have been a great help in rehabilitation 

centres and small field hospitals. Photographs 

sent back to the volunteers show the difference 

their donation is making to someone’s life, 

and this then seems to motivate even more 

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says co-ordinator Karen Dickson. The knitted 

items represent hours and hours of work, and 

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Back in good trim 

Amersham local Nigel Moore was among 

delighted visitors to the Repair Café in 

Sycamore Road earlier this month. 

He’d arrived with a 53-year-old “Little Wonder” hedge 

trimmer, handed down to him by his late father. Still 

possessing the original box and instructions, he’d 

dutifully oiled and maintained it, but three years ago, 

it packed up for the first time. Since then, Nigel has 

been relying on a hedge trimmer by the name of 

Carlos, who’s Portuguese and very efficient but without 

the same sentimental value. No longer. 

Electrician John, one of the five-strong Sustainable 

Amersham volunteer repair team, managed to 

bypass a broken switch and after a few false starts, 

the hedge trimmer burst back into life, to a small 

cheer from assembled spectators. 

Nigel, who was close to hugging John, said his late 

father would also have been thrilled to see it working 

again. 

A total of 18 household items, including kitchen 

appliances, lamps, CD players and toys, were given 

a new lease of life at the Repair Café on 4 March and 

King’s Church 

Amersham FC Festival 

Saturday 1st July 

starts 9am - 5pm 

We’re delighted to announce the dates 

and details for this year’s football festival 

to be held at Amersham Town FC, 

School Lane, Amersham, HP7 0EJ. 

“This year we’ve invited Westwood Park FC to 

join us, making this a celebration of local football, 

bringing the whole community together” adds 

Aaron Overy, Chairman of KCA FC. “We’ll run 10 

pitches for 8 hours, playing over 100 matches”. 

Plans are already in progress as the club brings 

more of a festival feel to the day. Chiltern Voice 

Radio will broadcast live from the football festival 

for the day. There will be plenty of opportunity for 

young footballers to get involved with interviews, 

commentary and more. 

The festival will also feature live music with Dr 

Challoner’s Grammar School rock band Crows and 

Colleen repairs Ethel 

Nigel & repairer John with 

hedge strimmer 

saved from heading to landfill. At times, quite a queue 

formed at the event, which comes at a time when the 

rising cost of living and soaring energy prices have put 

unprecedented strain on people’s finances. 

Another beneficiary was a doll named Ethel, who 

dates back to the Second World War, but whose 

limbs had become loose and semi-detached. 

Volunteer repairer Colleen succeeded in giving her a 

nip and tuck with new string ligaments. While Ethel 

was undergoing surgery, another expert darned 

holes in her outfit, including christening clothes 

belonging to her owner’s now 93-year-old brother. 

Ethel left with a spring in her step. 

The event was held alongside a pop-up shop at St. 

Michael’s Church. Free tea, coffee and cakes were 

also on offer. The next Sustainable Amersham Repair 

Café will be held at the same venue on Saturday 13 

May from 10am to 1pm. 

Arrows booked to perform a set, with the crowd 

taking their straw bale seats. There will be a large 

bouncy castle which is free to use and Quirk of 

Amersham will run a sweets, smoothie, candy floss 

and chocolate fountain stand. 

In the clubhouse the bar will be open all day serving tea, 

coffee, sweet treats and alcohol. Here you’ll also find the 

kit room, a place to bring along unwanted football boots 

and kit and take some kit home, all for free. 

There are opportunities for local businesses to get 

involved. This could be sponsoring the event, taking 

a stand or donating a prize for the raffle and/or 

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crowd of around 1,500 across the day plus the local 

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11th Chilterns Walking Festival 

commencing on 20th May - 4th June 

A programme of over 60 walks and events 

throughout the Chilterns. We have a 

number of new walking experiences on 

offer, a selection below: 

• Author and founder of Pause Global Danielle 

North will be joining Walk Works on their River 

& Woodland loop from Shiplake on 26 May 

and will offer a guided meditation from her new 

book ”Walking Meditations” 

• Birdsong and wildflowers of spring on 21 

May: Walk through a range of landscapes with 

interesting birds and wildflowers and lovely 

views, taking in the Hartslock Nature Reserve 

and the Thames Path. At our lunch stop at Path 

Hill Farm we’ll light our own fire and brew a hot 

drink, learning how to catch a spark and make 

a flame. 

• Sunrise & Sunset Walks: Enjoy the dawn 

chorus with an early-morning Skylark Walk 

on 25 May or watch the sun setting over the 

beautiful Bradenham Valley on a Bradenham 

Woods Sunset Walk on 24 May. 

• Fancy a challenge? Why not join the historic 

‘Beating the Bounds’ walk in Chesham on 20 


May (a whopping 25 miles!) for a symbolic 

centuries old custom of walking the parish 

boundary. Or enjoy the ups and downs of the 

Chilterns Three Peaks on 24 May, a 7 mile route 

visiting 3 of the highest peaks in the Chilterns. 

Stunning views guaranteed! 

• Join the friendly Salaam Seekers (a Muslim 

Women’s Outdoor Activities Group) for a 

Mindful Maharani Meander in Stoke Row on 25 

May, and finish with a complimentary drink and 

cake in the local cafe. 

• Half-term family walks, including South 

Stoke River & Picnic walk on 2 June and 

nature-spotting activities 

• here are lots of map reading and navigation 

courses to help you plan or lead your own 

walks, including a Nav and Natter (Navigation 

for Women, on several dates) and half-day 

practical map reading & walk planning sessions 

(also several dates) led by Stuart Fletcher 

• We celebrate the Chilterns chalk streams and 

revitalisation of the Chess Valley Walk with a 

River Chess discovery day at Chesham Moor 

(lots of family friendly nature activities) and 

guided walks in the Chess Valley to see the 

Mayfly and explore the local heritage 

…plus historic garden tours, film location tours, 

mindfulness walks, Nordic walking and much 

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sunshine, the 

perfect combination 

As Spring arrives and Summer 

approaches, Bekonscot Model Village 

transforms into a burst of colour. 

The gardens are at their best at this time 

of year, and the magic of the model village 

and railway never fails to impress. Our local 

Beechdean ice cream parlour has some 

amazing new flavours for you to try, and work 

has started on several projects to enhance your 

visit over the coming seasons. This summer our 

immersive museum experience in the newly built 

Foundation Hall beside the tearoom will open its 

doors to provide an exciting and fun addition to 

the Bekonscot experience. The work on the new 

play area will continue at the end of our open 

season with an extension to the Light Railway 

following afterwards. Evidence of these 

improvements can be seen within the village, 

so please bear with us whilst works continue. 

What’s on at Discover 

Bucks Museum? 

May Half Term Family Craft 

29 May – 2 June 2023 

Join us for a exploratory week of arts and 

creativity, inspired by local artists from our 

current Open Art Exhibition. Discover more at 

discoverbucksmuseum.org 

Open Art Exhibition 

29 April - 8 July 2023 

Discover stunning art created by professional 

and amateur artists from Buckinghamshire in 

our first ever Open Art Exhibition. 

Discover more at discoverbucksmuseum.org 

Discover Ducks 

Last Thursday of every month at 10am 

Join us for a themed session every month 

including a story, song, games, play, craft 

activity and museum trail. 

Next sessions Thursday 25 May and Thursday 

29 June 

Discover more at discoverbucksmuseum.org 

Meanwhile, our programme of special 

events continues. Join us for a glass of 

Prosecco and themed activities over the 

Coronation weekend 6th – 8th May. Chris 

Vine, author of the Peter’s Railway books, 

visits us again on 17th and 18th June for 

readings, book signing and an interactive railway 

workshop. During the summer holidays our 

favourite magician, Greg Chapman, will be back 

every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 

We look forward to some sunny weather and 

welcoming you to Bekonscot. 

Bekonscot Model Village & Railway, 

Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 2PL 

www.bekonscot.co.uk 

Explore the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery this 

May Half Term 

Hands-on discovery and amazing science 

inspired by Roald Dahl’s stories. Open every 

Saturday and Bucks school holidays. Discover 

more at discoverbucksmuseum.org 

Wind in the Willows 

8 July 2023 at 11am 

Join us in our walled garden for a whirlwind 

ride through the seasons as Ratty, Mole and 

Badger follow the impulsive Toad on his 

hapless misadventures. Discover more at 

discoverbucksmuseum.org 

Discover Bucks Museum, Church Street, 

Bucks, HP20 2QP 

www.discoverbucksmuseum.org | 01296 331 441 


King Charles’s 

Coronation 

Celebrations 

Amersham & Chalfonts 

Coronation Events 

Memorial Gardens, Old Amersham 

Date: Sunday 7th May 2023 

Time: 1.30 - 3.30pm Special Band Concert 

The Polka Dots - songs from the roaring 20’s to 

wartime 40’s 

Early evening Coronation entertainment 

Time: 3.30 - 7.30pm - Party in Church Mead 

Music, food & drink (and fun!) 

Amersham - Picnic in the Park 

Date: Monday 8th May 

TIme: 12.30 - 5.30pm 

Location: King George V Playing Field, 

Amersham-on-the-hill 

Live music, fun fair, food and drink. 

More details: www.amersham-tc.gov.uk/ 

coronation-events/ 

Chalfont St Giles Coronation Village Party 

Date: Sunday 7th May 2023 

Time: Noon - 6pm 

The event is FREE but tables and chairs can be 

booked via www.csgparty.square.site. Take part 

in the table dressing competition (theme: King’s 

Coronation). There will also be fairground rides and 

face painting for the younger members of the 

community 

Location: High Street, Chalfont St Giles, 

Buckinghamshire, HP8 4QF, United Kingdom 

www.csgparty.org 

Chalfont St Peter Parish Council 

- Celebrate the Coronation 

Date: Saturday 6th May 

Time: from 3pm 

Come and enjoy a musical afternoon with friends and 

family. Afternoon teas, ice-cream and candy floss. 

Dress up in your finest Crown or red, white and blue 

for discounted teas and coffees. 

Location: St Peter’s Memorial Garden, Church Lane. 

www.chalfontstpeter-pc.gov.uk 

Chiltern Open Air Museum - 

Royal Coronation Joust 

Date: Sunday 7th May & 8th May 

Time of jousting: 12pm and 3pm - Book Tickets 

You are invited to a Royal Coronation Joust. Hear 

the clash of steel and the thunder of hooves as by 

popular demand medieval jousting returns to Chiltern 

Open Air Museum.During this special Coronation 

Bank Holiday weekend, valiant knights will battle in a 

jousting tournament to win the favour of the crowds – 

come along and cheer for your favourite! 

www.coam.org.uk/events/royal-coronation-joust 

Little Chalfont Village Hall - 

Teas, Cream Teas, cakes organised by WI 

Date: Monday 8th May 

For takeaway please bring own cup. All welcome 

Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm 


CORONATION RECIPE 

King’s Coronation 

cheese, potato and 

pineapple pasties 

Are you hosting a street party for the 

Coronation celebrations ? Then this recipe 

from Delmonte ® may provide some tasty 

savoury snack with a glass of fizz. 

Makes 48 

Prep time 40 minutes 

Cooking time 20 minutes 

Ingredients: 

• 600g small Maris Piper potatoes 

• 2 tbsp olive oil 

• 1 large onion, finely chopped 

• 1 can (435g) Del Monte ® Pineapple 

Slices in juice, finely chopped 

• 200g cheddar, grated 

• 4 x 320g packs ready rolled puff pastry 

• 1 egg, lightly beaten 

• Salt and pepper 

Method: 

1. Peel the potatoes and place in a pan of cold 

water, bring to the boil, add 1 tsp of salt and 

simmer for 15 minutes, drain well and leave to 

cool. 

2. Meanwhile heat the oil in a large frying 

pan and cook the onion for 10 minutes over a 

medium heat until softened but not coloured, 

remove from the heat. 

3. Once the potatoes are cool enough to 

handle cut into 1cm cubes and add to the 

onion along with the chopped Del Monte ® 

Pineapple pieces and cheddar, stir gently to 

combine and season to taste with salt and 

pepper. 

4. Preheat the oven to 200°C, Fan 180°C, 

gas mark 6. 

5. Unroll the pastry sheets onto a lightly floured 

surface and ensure each one measures 24cm x 

32cm – roll out slightly or trim if need be. Cut 

each sheet into 12 x 8cm squares. 

6. Take 1 square of pastry, lightly brush 

the edges with a little beaten egg, then 

place a spoonful of the potato and pineapple 

mix into the centre of the square, fold 

in half to form a triangle and press the 

edges together to seal, repeat with the 

remaining squares, ensure the pasties 

are as full as possible. 

7. Using the end of a fork press around 

the edges of the pasties to create a pattern 

and ensure they are fully sealed, brush each 

pasty with beaten egg and place on baking 

sheets lined with baking parchment. With the 

tip of a small knife cut 2 small slits in the top 

of each pasty to allow the steam to escape 

as they cook, then bake in the oven for 

15-20 minutes until puffed up and golden. 

Depending on how big your oven is, you 

may need to do this in batches. 

8. Serve warm or at room temperature. 

Have a great party! 


LEGAL ADVICE 

No fault divorce – 

what you need to know 

The biggest shake up to divorce law since the 

1970s took place last year. As we approach 

the first anniversary of the new law – known 

as “No Fault Divorce” – here’s a reminder of 

what it means. 

On 6 April 2022, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 came 

into effect. This was a significant change in family law, which campaigners 

had been working towards for many years. Resolution (an organisation 

made up of family lawyers whose aim it is to settle disputes without the 

need for contentious litigation) led the way in lobbying Government. 

Historically, to proceed with a divorce, couples needed to prove that the 

marriage had broken down as a result of one of five alternate options, 

and for many the ‘easiest’ of those options was to cite “unreasonable 

behaviour”. However, requiring one spouse to blame the other for the 

breakdown of the marriage often made the divorce process even more 

contentious. Whilst sometimes apportioning blame may have been a fair 

reflection of what happened, often it would not, resulting in a combative 

and aggressive tone from the outset. 

The new law has changed this completely. It is no longer necessary to 

apportion blame – instead one party – or the parties jointly – can make a 

statement of irretrievable breakdown, with no evidence required. 

Another key aspect of the change in law is the limit on challenging a 

divorce – which in some cases had allowed domestic abusers to exercise 

coercive control over their victim. Applications for divorce now proceed 

undisputed unless there are queries over the validity of the marriage or 

jurisdiction. 

The legal language used also changed – here is some of the old and new 

terminology: 

• Divorce Petition = Divorce Application 

• Petitioner = Applicant 

• Decree Nisi = Conditional Order 

• Decree Absolute = Final Order 

• Defended = Disputed 

You will need to wait 20 weeks between issuing a divorce application and 

applying for a Conditional Order. This has been introduced to encourage 

a period of reflection. You can still issue financial and/or Children Act 

proceedings during this waiting period. 

In cases of joint applications, only one of the applicants will be able to 

apply for the Final Order. This cannot be applied for jointly. 

Orders for costs will be very rare and should not be requested in cases 

where there is a straightforward application for a divorce. 

All of these changes also apply to Civil Partnerships. 

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Those against the change in the law believed it makes obtaining a 

divorce too easy and therefore devalues the institution of marriage. 

However, this is not a new phenomenon. No fault divorce has been 

adopted in many countries: Sweden (1973), Australia (1975), Germany 

(1976), Canada (1986), Scotland (2006), USA (2010). It is also important 

in an age where divorce rates are c.42%, to provide a way to divorce 

amicably and without conflict rather than one that encourages 

apportioning blame at the outset. 

Hopefully the new law will encourage divorcing couples to focus on 

the issues to be resolved rather than blaming each other for what has 

happened in the past. Ultimately, this should result in better outcomes 

for the family. This is certainly what those who campaigned for this law 

reform hope to see. 

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Martin and the King 

share their sense 

of family loss 

When Martin Evans from the Epilepsy 

Society’s Chalfont Centre, sent a letter 

of condolence to King Charles III, 

following the death of the Queen, he 

did not expect to receive a signed 

letter in return. 

So, Martin was stunned when he picked up 

his mail and saw a Buckingham Palace stamp 

on the envelope. He was even more surprised 

to find that the King had sent him a touching 

photo of himself as the young Prince Charles 

with his mother, the late Queen. And that the 

King had signed the letter ‘Charles R’. 

Martin, 62, has lived at the Epilepsy Society’s 

Chalfont Centre since 1997. The Queen was 

Patron of the Society throughout her reign. 

Having lost his own mother and father, Martin 

understood the grief that King Charles was 

going through and wanted to share his 

sympathies. 

Martin said: ‘I sent him a letter soon after 

Queen Elizabeth II passed away as I knew how 

he was feeling, because I have no mother and 

father. I wanted to tell him that I support him, 

and I believe he will be a good King, just as his 

mother was a great Queen.’ 

Martin said: ‘His letter was absolutely 

wonderful, and the fact he signed it made it so 

much more special. The picture really got to 

my heart; I think he sent it to me because my 

letter was so personal.’ 

Martin has supported the Royals all his life, 

‘especially the late Queen, because she was 

Patron of the Epilepsy Society.’ 

Martin is looking forward to the King’s 

coronation on Saturday 6 May 2023, and 

is sure King Charles ‘will be a good King 

during his reign.’ 

In his response, the King thanked Martin for his 

support and condolences. 



Volunteers needed 

for Poppy Appeal 

campaign 

The Chalfonts Local Royal British 

Legion (RBL) Branch and associated 

Poppy Appeals (PA) needs new 

volunteers to help raise funds for this 

years Poppy campaign. 

This is the 2 weeks leading up to 

Remembrance Sunday and is the period 

when most funds are raised. The local 

branch is associated to 2 Poppy Appeals. 

One covers Chalfont St Giles, Little 

Chalfont, Jordans and Seer Green. 

The other covers Chalfont St Peter and 

Chalfont Heights. Each is runs by its own 

organiser and volunteers do not have to 

be members of RBL. 

The roles volunteers are needed for 

packing the poppy boxes with poppies 

and memorabilia, labelling them as 

necessary. Distributing the boxes to 

various shops, pubs, restaurants and 

schools. Volunteers can also raise 

donations by personally selling poppies 

from a static location, going door to 

door or at a stall on the village green. 

Also, at the end of the campaign 

collecting the Poppy boxes and return 

them for counting of monies. 

The Branch committee help with acts 

of Remembrance. Also, the committee 

members help with the activities of both 

PAs. The Branch Committee will have 

vacancies this coming November 

which must be filled if its existence 

is to continue. Most positions on 

the committee require Legion 

membership. 

If you wish to speak about 

volunteering, we will have a 

presence at Chalfont St Giles Festival 

of Volunteering on 8th May and a stall 

at Chalfont St Peter Feast Day on the 

23rd June. Or please contact Trevor 

York on 07534 113968 / Mrs Carol 

Stallwood 01494 873757. 


ISSUE 13 

THE YOUNG 

Spotlight on Mental 

Health - What is 

Mental Health? 

Mental Health is ever changing, there are 

times when it can be overwhelming, other 

times you feel nothing at all. mentalhealth.org. 

uk said “our mental health is how we’re feeling 

inside, or emotionally. It’s a bit like “internal 

weather”. 

Mental health Week was introduced to create 

awareness and promote mental illness, to make 

the ordinary person, feel ordinary. Does it improve 

people’s mental health, or is it just another box to 

tick for businesses and organisations? 

Mental Health Week - 15th May to the 

21st May 2023. 

The theme this year is ‘anxiety’. Anxiety is the state 

of worry of fear that can be triggered by certain 

situations, there is no doubt about it – everyone has 

general anxiety. There are different types of anxiety, 

including social anxiety, panic disorder, separation 

anxiety, agoraphobia and other phobia-related 

anxieties. While symptons vary from person to 

person the most common symptoms (according 

to the NHS) are “feeling restless”, or “worried”, 

“having trouble concentrating or sleeping” and 

“dizziness” or “heart palpitations”. 

Mental Health in the workplace 

75% of employees value it when their leaders 

speak openly about mental health. However, when 

surveyed, more than one in three people were too 

afraid to talk about mental health in the workplace. 

The reasons people rarely talk about mental health 

is fear. People with Mental Health issues are wrongly 

prejudiced against, leading those who feel the need 

to talk about it not doing so. They are worried about 

being treated differently, being pressured to overshare 

and (although this is irrational) being sacked. 

Does Mental Health have negative connotations? 

While not all of society view mental health 

negatively, it is certainly not getting the 

attention it deserves. That is why it is important 

Mental Health Week is properly publicised. There 

are many reasons that show people with Mental 

Disorders are looked at negatively; but that doesn’t 

make it right. Society has stereotypes for every 

aspect of life and sadly, mental health is not an 

exception. There is a false belief that there is 

an “age limit” for when you can have mental 

health issues, people - like teenagers for example 

- are not taken seriously, which results in further 

mental health issues! Some people even believe 

those who speak out about mental health issues 

are attention seekers and people who don’t are 

“faking it”. 

How long has Mental Health been discriminated? 

Since the middle ages there has been discrimination 

against mental health, with the burning of 

“witches”. The people who they believed to be 

witches usually had neuro or mental disorders that 

caused them to hallucinate, become violently sick, 

or barely leave the house. In the early 20th Century, 

those who got “treated” were sterilized to stop 

them experiencing the symptoms, but it did not 

help, if not hinder people’s mental health. Another 

option was the “insane asylums” where they locked 

up people against their will despite knowing close 

to nothing about mental illnesses. In the 1970s, 

Mental Health was viewed as “taboo” and just 

because you couldn’t see it on an x-ray meant it 

was much less significant than physical health. In 

the 1980s the asylums finally closed, and then 

mental health was treated respectfully. 

It wasn’t until very recently that Mental Health 

has been taken seriously. However - as previously 

mentioned – mental health has been prominent 

since the beginning of time. Mental Health Week 

honours those who suffered in asylums, who were 

burned at the stake all those years ago, people 

who are being unfairly judged - and people who 

are suffering in silence. 

Sophie Hazzard is a keen writer at Amersham 

School. Her favourite things are reading, writing 

journalism and spending time with friends. She 

hopes to be a journalist one day and influence 

people through her writing. 

Disclaimer 

Please note: the opinions and findings expressed in this article are 

solely those of the author and should not be assumed to be those of 

Amersham and Chalfont Together or its affiliates. 

Sophie Hazzard 

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My love of acting 

From a child, my dream of becoming 

an actress was always something that I 

wanted but never fully committed until my 

parents signed me up to an acting school 

called PQA (Pauline Quirk Academy) in 

September 2018. There, I finally started to 

appreciate the industry for what it was. 

I performed in short films and series; 

however, nothing could compete with my 

admiration for stage acting that evolved 

being part of the academy. Throughout 

my time at PQA, I performed in all sorts 

of West End and local shows, in both lead 

and supporting roles; and my love for the 

spotlight has only expanded. I took Drama 

as a subject at GCSE and now at A Level. 

I learnt to appreciate the techniques and 

methods behind what makes different styles 

of acting so definitive; being able to apply 

this to not only my study of the subject but 

also to my personal adoration of the topic 

as I strive to improve. 

As my love for acting grows, so does my 

interest in expanding my work as I plan to 

appear in a short one-take film, directed 

by a friend of mine, which will be submitted 

to the BFI (British Film Institute) film 

competition, in the hopes of it being 

screened in one of the many theatres 

inside the establishment. 

But most of all, acting has given me 

the confidence to be my authentic self, 

surrounded by people who have the same 

appreciation for it as me. As I get older, I 

wish to expand my experience and stay true 

to my talent by committing to the arts and 

continuing to audition for roles in all sorts of 

areas. To see my acting CV grow is such 

a heart-warming feeling as I aspire to 

accomplish so much more in the coming 

years. 

As my last opportunity to perform in 

a show at PQA approaches, I can only 

experience mixed emotions. My time in 

the academy has opened so many doors 

for me and to be leaving in the next year is 

such a bitter-sweet feeling. It is exciting to 

move on but I will forever be a ‘Quirky Kid’ 

at heart. 

Ava Hitner 

Ava Hitner is a student in 

Amersham studying English 

Literature, Drama and Media. 

The three things she enjoys 

most are reading, walking her 

dog and spending time with 

family and friends. She aspires 

to be successful and make the 

world a better place. 

Disclaimer 

Please note: the opinions and findings expressed in this article are 

solely those of the author and should not be assumed to be those of 

Amersham and Chalfont Together or its affiliates. 


ISSUE 13 

THE YOUNG 

Rise for Renewables 

We live in a high-energy world. From 

the devices we use to the cars we drive 

and the heating we turn on, energy is 

constantly being used up and in the case 

of fossil-fuel energy, not replaced. 

Therefore, it is crucial that in a world suffering 

from an extreme climate crisis, we shift our 

demands from polluting, unsustainable 

energy production transitioning to a cleaner 

and greener energy supply: renewable energy. 

In the last decade, the UK has seen a surge in 

the percentage of the country’s energy supply 

provided by renewable sources, from a mere 

4.2% in 20121 to a tenfold increase of 40% in 

2022. By decarbonising our energy demands, 

we not only reduce carbon dioxide emissions 

that contribute to anthropogenic global 

warming, but also reduce our energy bills as 

most renewable energy is cheaper than fossil 

fuel sources now. 

There are many sources of renewable energy 

used globally such as wind, solar, geothermal, 

biomass and hydropower, however the primary 

source in the UK is wind due to the windy 

conditions we are all too familiar with! Wind 

energy accounted for 26.8% of the UK’s 

electricity generation in 2022 whilst the 

use of coal -the most polluting fossil fuel- is 

continually decreasing. However, this increasing 

supply of renewable energy requires storage, 

which is being developed through battery 

storage facilities in the UK, such as the one 

opened recently in East Yorkshire. It is ‘Europe’s 

biggest’ battery energy storage system, 

essential for growing the use of renewable 

energy so that wind and solar energy can 

be utilised even when energy is not being 

actively generated by the weather conditions. 

The benefits of such battery storage systems 

include increasing energy security, reducing 

dependency on foreign gas imports and 

accelerating the UK’s transition to the net zero 

target. The UK’s goal to decarbonise all sectors 

of its economy by 2050 is ambitious but crucial 

for the green revolution and the transition 

to renewable energy is arguably the most 

important task for the UK. 

Battery storage systems are efficient as they 

reserve and release energy when needed. 

At times of peak demand, energy is released 

which lowers energy cost whilst also keeping 

electricity running. It is estimated by the 

UK Government that by 2050, £40 billion 

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could be saved in the energy system due to 

technologies such as battery storage. The 

different methods of battery storage being 

developed include compressed air energy 

storage, flow batteries and mechanical gravity 

energy storage. You can learn more about them 

here: https://www.nationalgrid.com/stories/ 

energy-explained/what-is-battery-storage. 

But every revolution starts small. In our own 

homes, we have the power (pun intended!) to 

revolutionise energy usage by taking small and 

simple steps. By turning the thermostat down 

(especially as the weather gets warmer… 

hopefully!) and changing older bulbs to more 

energy-efficient and cheap LED bulbs, we 

can all make a true difference. Furthermore, 

insulating our walls, roofs, lofts and floors can 

massively reduce energy consumption due to 

heating and we can also switch to renewable 

energy suppliers such as Ecotricity and Good 

Energy. Everything we do can contribute to 

cleaner energy and therefore, a greener planet. 

1https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/ 

system/uploads/attachment_data/file/208607/renewable_ 

energy_in_2012.pdf 

2 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/2022-renewableenergy-uk-electricity/ 

3 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/24/ 

limits-on-renewables-will-keep-uk-energy-bills-higher-this-winter 

4 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64179918 

Sanchi is a student in Little Chalfont. 

The three things she loves most are 

nature, people and writing. Uniting 

these, she aims to create a brighter, 

greener world! 

Sanchi 


Amersham & Chalfont Brain Matter 

CROSSWORD 

Across 

8 

1 Boulders (5) 

4 Violent rotating windstorm (7) 

8 Person employed by the 

government (6,7) 

9 Intelligent sea animal (7) 

10 Mistake (5) 

11 Floor covering (6) 

13 Jewish republic (6) 

16 Long, narrow passageway (5) 

18 Localised ulcer or sore (7) 

21 Timber strip running along the 

21 

base of a wall (8,5) 

22 Soiled by smudging (7) 

Spot the Difference 

23 Staggers (5) 

Down 

1 Very fast (5) 

2 Shoemaker (7) 

3 Metalworker (5) 

4 Gambling place (6) 

5 Angles (7) 

6 Transmitting live from 

a studio (2,3) 

7 Hold spellbound (7) 

11 Vehicle framework (7) 

12 Voter (7) 

14 Mediocre (7) 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

9 10 

11 12 13 14 

15 

16 17 18 19 20 

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There are ten differences between these two pictures. Can you spot them? 

15 Sealed in a tin (6) 

17 River that flows through 

Paris (5) 

19 Not affected by alcohol (5) 

20 Outer surfaces of 

an object (5) 

(answers on p30) 

the Difference 

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE 

There are ten differences between these two pictures. Can you spot them? 

ten differences between these two pictures. Can you spot them? 

Apologies for crossword clue mix-up. See www.communitytogether.co.uk/crossword 

for correct clues for March/April issue 

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Help and support 

from Alzheimers 

Society 

Alzheimer’s Society’s moving new 

campaign, ‘The Ultimate Vow’, shows 

the harsh realities of caring for a partner 

with dementia and couples sharing their 

stories of what it is like to support their 

partner following a diagnosis. 

There are practical things to consider when living 

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Driving and dementia… 

If the person drives, a diagnosis of dementia 

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The most important thing is whether the 

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By law, when a person is diagnosed with 

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may need to take a driving assessment. 

5 Angles (7) 

6 Transmitting live 

from a studio (2,3) 

7 Hold spellbound (7) 

11 Vehicle framework (7) 

12 Voter (7) 

14 Mediocre (7) 

15 Sealed in a tin (6) 

17 River that flows 

through Paris (5) 

19 Not affected by 

alcohol (5) 

20 Outer surfaces of 

an object (5) 

A person who receives a diagnosis of dementia 

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© Puzzle Press Ltd (www.puzzlepress.co.uk) 

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find driving stressful or become less confident. 

For others, however, it can be very difficult to 

adjust to and they may need support and 

understanding. 

It may also be hard for you to adjust. You might 

not drive or, if you do, you may start to do much 

more driving for the person. You may find that 

the person struggles with you driving or feels 

frustrated or resentful about it. 

If you’re finding it difficult, consider looking for 

other transport options in your area or changes 

to the way you’re doing things currently. For 

example, look into getting shopping delivered 

rather than driving to the supermarket. 

Caring for a partner with dementia is fulfilling the 

ultimate relationship vow. But navigating through 

‘in sickness and health’ can be overwhelming. 

Alzheimer’s Society vows to help end the 

devastation caused by dementia, providing 

help and hope for everyone affected. Visit 

the website for more information or to donate: 

alzheimers.org.uk 

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Premier Care for 

your loved ones 

Premier Care Support is a CQC regulated 

home care service based in Bucks. 

The service specialises in supporting people who 

require care in the comfort of their own homes. The 

service supports individuals with conditions such as 

dementia, learning disabilities, autism, physical 

disabilities, and those who discharged from hospital 

but require ongoing care and reablement at home. 

The services offered include providing personal care, 

cleaning, washing, toileting, preparation of meals 

and feeding, shopping, medications, social and 

recreational activities, and companionship. 

Why choose care at home? One of the advantages of 

home care is its flexible nature. Those being cared for 

can enjoy the comfort of their own home and continue 

to live as they wish, as care can be personalised around 

them. Home care ranges from 24 hour round-the-clock 

to short visits, which promotes independence and 

recovery. This makes home care a better option than a 

care home or hospital which is 20 - 30% more expensive 

and offers lesser flexibility and independence. 

Why choose Premier Care Support? Caring for 

someone requires passion and expertise. This is 

where Premier Care Support stands out as it is run 

by ex NHS clinicians who bring in a wealth of 

experience. The service is driven by the agenda of 

providing high quality care at the most affordable 

price in the comfort of client’s home. 

To implement this, the service carries out a rigorous 

recruitment process, which includes interviews, DBS 

checks, intensive induction, and training. The service 

believes in happy employees which equates to 

happy clients, and hence strives to support its carers 

by offering higher than the standard pay rates, 

regular supervisions, and employee wellbeing 

programme. The service is regulated by the Care 

Quality Commission offering a peace of mind to the 

clients and their families. 

Our Services 

Live-in care 

Domicillary care 

Learning disabilities 

Acquires brain injury 

Neuro-diversity 

Mental health 

Respite care 

End of life care 

Complex care 

t: 01494 412 957 

e: info@premiercaresupport.com 

w: www.premiercaresupport.com 

Premier Care Support, 

73 Woodside Rd, 

Amersham, HP6 6AA

Amersham & Chalfonts Together May June 2023

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