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Useful Numbers 

Age UK’s Befriending Service 

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Alcoholics Anonymous 

Call confidentially on: 0800 917 7650 

Better Connected Beaconsfield 

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The Beaconsfield Advisory Centre 

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Hello & welcome! 

Happy New Year to you all ! I hope you had a 

fantastic Christmas and managed to put your feet 

up and have a rest in between entertaining. 

Life can get so busy and at this time of year it’s a 

good place to sit and reflect on what you’ve done in 

2023 and what you’d like to achieve in 2024. What 

are your successes, did you achieve your goals and 

have you helped your community in some way ? 

If you are finding life stressful then why not try 

Meditation on Twin Hearts held at the Curzon 

Centre. Odette is giving a healing seminar on 

31st January ( see page 13 ) which you may find 

fascinating ! 

Our Young Journalists excel themselves this issue, 

read from Huda and Sanchi on p10 and 11. 

We all make resolutions at the beginning of the year, 

but it’s about making them realistic and keeping 

to them.. what will you achieve in 2024? I wish you 

much success and good health and I hope you enjoy 

reading this little book of news. 

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Call 01494 675 173 for more details. 

With love, 

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Waitrose New Year message 

Waitrose Beaconsfield would like to 

wish everyone a happy and healthy 

2024, we hope everyone had a lovely 

time celebrating the seasonal period 

wherever you were. 

All of our Partners are feeling refreshed 

after a successful Christmas and are looking 

forward to welcoming you all back in store 

for some great offers. We have our yearly 

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FINANCIAL NEWS 

Do savers need 

to complete a 

tax return? 

For most savers the answer to this is now, yes. 

Interest accruing on deposit accounts is now paid 

with no deduction for tax. 

If the total interest received in a tax year exceeds 

£1,000 for a basic rate payer, or £500 for a higher 

payer, these amounts need to be declared on a tax 

return and a liability is likely to arise. Super high 

earners paying the top 45% tax rate, get no allowance 

at all. 

When interest rates were around 0.50% (as they were 

for over a decade), many savers were not affected 

as the interest was minimal and a basic rate taxpayer 

would need deposit savings of around £200,000 saved 

to trigger any tax. 

Nowadays with some bank accounts paying upwards 

of 5%, just a £10,000 savings account might now push 

a higher rate taxpayer to the brink of their allowance! 

The reality is a significant number of people who 

previously did not need to complete tax return, 

might now find that position has changed with the 

recent surge in interest rates. HMRC’s chief executive 

Jim Harra, told MPs recently that the tax authority 

was preparing to deal with growing demand from 

taxpayers after concerns it would be swamped by calls 

from unsuspecting savers. Figures released by HMRC 

this year, suggested an extra one million individuals 

would pay tax on savings and Harra later commented 

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ISSUE 18 

THE YOUNG 

Celebrating Culture 

in the Modern Day 

Globalization has sped up cultural 

interchange in contemporary times, 

but it has also sparked worries about 

the commercialization and superficial 

acceptance of traditional features. The 

development of the internet and mass 

media has made it easier for cultural 

practices to spread, often without the 

proper context or regard. This has 

negatively impacted people from a variety 

of different cultures, sometimes raising 

concerns regarding cultural appropriation. 

Cultural appropriation is the act of individuals of 

one culture adopting or absorbing aspects of 

another, frequently without acknowledging or 

respecting the value of such aspects. It often 

happens when a dominant culture that wields 

more social, economic, or political influence 

appropriates practices, symbols, or artifacts 

from a minority or marginalized culture.This 

perpetuates power disparities and runs the 

risk of undermining the cultural integrity of the 

appropriated practices, symbols, or artifacts. 

There are an immense number of ways to 

appreciate any and every type of culture; 

regardless of who you are, or where you are, 

there are ways to incorporate the appreciation 

of cultures of people from all walks of life, for 

example: the exploration of cuisine; trying and 

enjoying dishes from different cultures, 

appreciating the unique flavours, ingredients and 

cooking techniques they use. Another is through 

educating oneself about the cultural significance 

of clothing and customs. One example is bindis, 

which have spiritual and cultural significance as 

a traditional Hindu forehead ornament. This 

emphasizes how crucial it is to respect and 

comprehend the cultural context of practices 

and symbols to prevent damage from being 

perpetuated through appropriation. 

It is important to be able to connect with your 

community while also participating in/attending 

cultural festivals, showing interest in oppressed 

and marginalized people, and normalizing people 

outwardly expressing love for their own culture 

and the culture of others. As a welcoming, 

diverse community, should we not be aware of 

the differences of how to show appreciation for 

culture rather than trying to appropriate it? After 

all, all cultures are beautiful in their own ways. 

Huda Janjua 

Huda is a student at Amersham School 

Sixth Form. She is keen to use her writing to 

promote equality and tackle social injustices. 

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. 

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JOURNALIST 

A New Year 

in Nature 

Happy new year! As we start the New 

Year this can be an exciting opportunity to 

make inspiring resolutions to benefit not 

only ourselves and our loved ones, but also 

the wider community and environment. 

Instead of unattainable aims, we can begin to 

incorporate small habits into our routines which can 

immensely benefit our health and happiness during 

the dark and cold winter days. 

Carving out more time in our hectic lives for 

connecting to our natural surroundings and 

being outside (despite the cold!) can be one of 

the best methods of self-care and rejuvenation. 

Not only does connection with nature benefit our 

physical health and emotional wellbeing, it can 

also help us to become more in tune with nature’s 

rhythm - encouraging love for and preservation 

of the planet. 

During my GCSE exam period (with multiple 

exams a week) I found myself returning outside to 

take deep breaths in the fresh air, dissolving my 

worries into the earth. The sight of the open sky, 

the feeling of a cool breeze on your skin and 

the smell of the earth after rain are commonly 

known to be pleasant and stress-reducing but the 

wellness benefits extend to our physical health too. 

Increased life expectancy, improved sleep quality 

and reducing cancer risk are all health benefits 

associated with being outdoors in green spaces, 

which we are blessed to be surrounded by. 

Perhaps, waking up at 6amevery morning 

for the gym is not compatible with everyone’s 

lifestyle, but a few minutes taking deep breaths 

and observing nature can also have a replenishing 

effect on your health. 

In particular, the practice of forest bathingdelivers 

mental, physical and spiritual benefits and is 

used as preventative health care in Japan. 

Immunity-boosting and blood pressure 

reduction are some of the physical benefits 

whilst alleviation of the symptoms of depression 

and a general improvement in mental health are 

attributed to this practice. Being amongst trees 

can also boost happiness and increase creativity. 

A study by the University of Utah found that after 

immersing people in nature for 3 days without 

access to modern technology, their creative 

problem solving increased by 50%. Feeling stuck 

with work or other projects? A short walk amidst 

trees could be the perfect mood booster. 

To improve connection with nature, there 

are many other small rituals we can add to our 

daily routines for sustainable self-improvement in 

the new year. Taking care of plants, gardening, 

meditating in nature and doing exercise outside 

are some examples of the plethora of ways 

we can thrive in our natural habitat, the great 

outdoors. The Swedish concept of ‘friluftsliv’ can 

also inspire us to spend quality time in nature. This 

is described as “a philosophical lifestyle based 

on experiences of the freedom in nature and the 

spiritual connectedness with the landscape.” By 

increasing our awareness of, and gratitude for, the 

moments spent in nature, we can increase clarity, 

find balance with nature’s rhythms and step into 

our calmest and happiest shoes every day. 

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 

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COMMUNITY NEWS 

Scouts find their 

way in the woods 

Hundreds of children, young people and adult 

volunteers tested their map reading skills at an 

orienteering event in Wendover Woods. 

The “Big O” attracted Beavers (boys and girls aged 

6 to 8), Cubs (boys and girls aged 8 to 10), Scouts 

(boys and girls aged 10 to 14) and Explorer Scouts 

(boys and girls aged 14 to 17) from all parts of 

Buckinghamshire. The Cubs’ trail was three 

kilometres, the Scouts’ trail was four kilometres and 

the Explorers’ trail was five kilometres. The starts had 

to be staggered to accommodate the hundreds of 

participants. 

Map reading skills, teamwork, and observation were 

three of the key skills the children and young people 

had to use. With some of the courses running closely 

together, the participants had to ensure they used the 

right clip for their score card. Time and accuracy were 

key elements for the event. 

Cub Scout Ginny, when asked about the event, said 

it was “Fun, amazing and adventurous.” Beaver 

Scout Matthew said the trail his Colony followed was 

“Amazing, tiring and exciting.” He added, “It was great 

being out in the woods with my friends.” 

Adult volunteer, Oana, who became involved in April 

this year, said, “Scouting has helped me learn more 

about teamwork and also improved my knowledge of 

working with young people.” 

A recent survey detailed that 83% of the people asked 

thought that Scouting provided children and young 

people with “skills for life.” The poll also detailed that 

Scouting helps with character building, helps people 

learn practical skills and helps Explorer Scouts and 

volunteers with employability skills. 

Please visit www.scouts.org.uk/join to find out more 

about Scouts. 

Bekonscot new 

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The village will re-open to the public on 

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What’s been happening at 

Beaconsfield Town Council? 

Happy New Year! 

We hope you all had a great 

Christmas and hope you’re sticking 

to your New Year’s resolutions! 

over £1300 for the Mayor’s charities (South 

Bucks Hospice & NSPCC) 

We’ve been busy at the town council with 

the Budgeting season and planning projects 

for the year ahead. It’s 6 months since we 

brought our Grounds Maintenance service in 

house, a huge undertaking, and we’ve been 

so pleased with the public response during 

that time. During the winter, there’s not so 

much mowing to do, but there’s still plenty of 

work to do around the Town Council’s green 

spaces, especially to make sure our trees are 

inspected and well maintained. 

Recycle your Christmas Tree 

How will you dispose of your Christmas Tree? 

We will recycle your tree so that you don’t 

have that headache. Plus you’ll know that 

it will be making a positive contribution to 

keeping Beaconsfield green! Real trees only. 

Watch see our notice boards, website and 

Facebook page for details. 

Special thanks to our Christmas Lights 

sponsors : The Greyhound, KJSmith 

Solicitors, Starboard Hotels, Ashington 

Page, KBS Kitchens and AH Tripp & Sons. 

Christmas Lights Switch-on 25th 

November 2023 

Beaconsfield Old Town turned out in force 

to help us switch on the Christmas Lights 

and enjoy our Christmas Market and 

performances by local school and adult 

choirs, bell ringers, ballet dancers and 

Father Christmas himself popped in on 

his sleigh complete with snow! 

Mayor Jackson Ng lead the countdown and 

pushed the plunger to turn on the lights 

across Beaconsfield Town. The event raised 

And thanks to the businesses that donated 

so generously to the tombola prizes : The 

Rug Company, The House of Klammer, Nails 

& Brows, Bekonscot Model Village, Pyramid 

Pharmacy, Bakers Jewellers, The Taps, 

Cook, Elite, Wainwrights, Sweaty Betty, 

Sportscene, Gails, Harringtons, Elan, 

Temptation, Majestic, Laithwaites, David 


Shuttle, Waitrose, Prelibato, Tom Bishop, 

Brasserie Blanc, Old Town Koko’s, Crazy 

Bear, Beacon Barbers, Wax & Lash. 

The winner of this year’s best Christmas 

window display is Prelibato, 10 Windsor End, 

Old Town - what a lovely atmosphere to dine 

in and pass by. 

Community Bus 

The Community Bus is up and running again, 

5 days a week from 10 until 3pm, please see 

the revised map for routes and times on the 

centre page of this magazine. 

Why not pull it out and stick it on the fridge 

so you always have it to hand! 

Visit the website for the latest info. 

https://beaconsfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk/ 

beaconsfield-town/communitybus/ 

We need more volunteer drivers, 

please get in touch with Tabish Wazir on 

projectsupport@beaconsfieldtowncouncil. 

gov.uk 

Thank you to Bovingdon Estate Agents 

for sponsoring this. Runners up were Pure 

Couture, Holtspur and Pyramid Pharmacy in 

the New Town. 

For more information: 

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DINING 

Eating at The 

Greyhound it’s 

home from home 

except better! 

There’s nothing like eating at home with 

family or good friends, feeling comfortable, 

having people you love around you and 

just enjoying the wonderful energy, eating 

wholesome good food and feeling the love. 

We all know how brilliant it is to eat out, when laziness 

kicks in and you just want someone else to do the 

cooking ! However, finding that special place and 

somewhere that ticks all of these boxes to please 

everyone is not always that easy! 

The Greyhound in Beaconsfield is just that place, it’s 

is a Grade II listed 17th century former coaching inn 

in the heart of Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire and it 

is beautiful. 

The menu 

I’m a vegetarian and generally avoid gluten. It’s not 

a problem at The Greyhound however, if you have 

food preferences or intolerances, there is a menu for 

everybody. And if there is a particular ingredient or 

dish you want or don’t want, the chefs will oblige as 

much as possible. 

They use only the freshest and best ingredients and 

the chefs attend to every detail on the plate to give 

you that culinary delight you look for when dining out. 

You don’t get bored of the menu either as it’s always 

changing seasonally. 

Being in the company of proprietors Daniel and 

Margriet and their wonderful staff, makes dining with 

people you love such a breeze. 

The welcome 

We all know the welcome is so important and you 

get that here. Each guest is made to feel special and 

cared for without it being false, they do genuinely 

want you to have the best dining experience! 

The service 

Mastering a subject is not easy. The staff here have 

been trained to a very high standard and Daniel and 

Margriet positively encourage taking on apprentices 

and giving them the best training possible. They 

ensure each member of staff understands what is on 

the menu, to advise and explain exactly to the guests. 

This takes great effort and worth commending. 

Eating at The Greyhound is a leisurely and 

pleasurable experience. It’s something to enjoy and 

not to be rushed. As Shakespeare said, “If music be 

the food of love, then play on” and likewise, “if food be 

the music of love then eat on!” 

Opening Hours 

Tuesday – Saturday 

Lunch 12 – 1.30pm 

Dinner 6.30 – 8.30pm 

Bar 12 – 3pm 6.30 – 10.30pm 

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EYE NEWS 

Winter Eye Care 

With the cold, windy weather and dark 

nights you’re probably finding that your 

eyes are not at their clearest. Lower 

temperatures outside and heating inside 

can result in your eyes feeling dry and 

gritty. 

The wind can make your eyes run, often caused by 

dryness, whereby the tears evaporate and don’t 

moisten the surface of the eye. The ‘tear film’ isn’t as 

good at sticking to the surface of your eye. 

Research shows that a diet rich in Vitamin A, Lutein 

and omega oils ( green veg, eggs, peppers etc) help 

but it wont give you instant relief. Ask your optician 

for advice on dry eye drops. Proven to alleviate the 

symptoms of dry eye they can be used as frequently 

as required. Remember they are not a cure so dont 

stop using them unless the optician advises. It’s like 

cleaning your teeth, a maintenance programme to 

keep things at their best. 

You may find driving at night more tiring. Brighter 

headlights and higher vehicles are distracting. it is 

not advisible to wear the driving glasses advertised 

on line. The yellow tint is often too dark and the 

wavelength of the tint colour can affect your braking 

distance. Invest in the latest prescription driving 

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HEALTH NEWS 

New year, same 

resolution but 

sticking to it this 

year? 

We all do it. January 1st rolls around and 

we throw away the coconut Quality Street 

leftovers, dust off the hand weights and 

resolve to have a six pack by the time we 

jet off for our Summer holidays. But how 

many years in a row has that actually been 

achieved? I can take a guess. 

As a GP, I have always found it interesting 

that most people want to lead a healthy life 

but very few know how to do it or actually 

engage in doing it. 

The saying ‘that true beauty lies within‘ 

holds strong in our societal beliefs. Another 

motto that strikes a chord with people is ’live 

your best life’. 

The reality is very different. People will invest 

in Botox and skin treatments to stay young 

and look good, take holidays and buy 

expensive possessions to boost their mood, 

however few invest in the beauty inside of 

them or try to understand how to live their 

best life for longer. Our body is our only life 

vehicle and yet it is the only asset that we 

often neglect to invest in. 

No amount of Botox or skin treatments will 

ever allow us to live well and enjoy our lives… 

or as I like to call it… extend our healthspan. 

We need to start to think about our body as 

a whole and consider looking after ourselves 

by having regular medical checks. This is what 

modern medicine looks like and if we want 

to live longer and be our best version of our 

healthy selves then we need to start looking 

after our body and all its physiological 

functions in a scientific and informed way. 

If you do one thing for yourself in 2024, start 

your resolution with a health check. Taking a 

close look at your health serves not only as 

a great starting point for any health kick but 

is more than likely to identify some areas to 

work on that you may not have even thought 

about. 

Poor health is often the result of the poor 

life choices we make on a daily basis 

e.g. drinking alcohol, smoking, eating a poor 

diet, and yet disease processes are often 

triggered by these factors along with stress 

and lack of exercise to name but a few. 

If beauty lies within, why don’t we optimise 

this internal beauty by checking our gut 

health with stool samples, having regular 

blood tests, and investing in preventative 

health checks? Many illnesses can develop 

long before symptoms occur. 

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LEGAL ADVICE 

Compulsory alternative 

dispute resolution – the 

benefits in family law cases! 

There has been a very interesting development 

recently in civil courts in relation to parties’ 

litigation and alternative dispute resolution 

(“ADR”), following a specific case in Wales. 

There was an ongoing civil dispute between two parties. They 

had reached a point in proceedings and were asking the court 

to go further and have a full hearing and trial of the matter. 

It was at this point that the court took an interesting stand - 

deciding it could lawfully stall civil litigation proceedings, 

insisting that the parties proceed via private ADR. It 

determined that there were sufficient grounds for the 

parties to deal with their matter privately rather than at 

public expense through the court system. 

Our court system is deeply overburdened and chronically 

underfunded - it is not simply that the number of cases have 

increased; rather, there are not enough Judges or court staff to 

deal with the normal volume of applications, leading to court 

processes being significantly delayed and, in the family court, 

a potential lack of judicial availability, or indeed, expertise. 

This is not necessarily a bad thing. There are many benefits to 

ADR and “going private” in family law. 

The skills of a good family law mediator mean that most 

parties, without even entering a court room can resolve 

most, if not all, the matters between them. 

There is also the collaborative law process that suits individuals 

who can speak with each other but want the comfort of 

dealing with matters aided by a solicitor in a 4-way meeting. 

Finally, there is arbitration - the arbitrator (a private Judge) 

hears evidence much like a Final Hearing before the court and, 

like a Judge in court, produces a final determination which is 

binding on the parties. 

Whilst the private process does have a cost both parties are 

involved in the decision making process in a much more 

realistic way. And in arbitration your private Judge is an expert 

in that field of law – unlike in the courts where cases may land 

before Judges who simply do not have the expertise in that 

particular area. 

The greatest saving is time and stress. “Going private” means 

that you can fit the dates to your diary and you can have final 

determination as quickly as you need it. There is no waiting 

months for a court hearing - you simply ‘get on and do it’. 

Finally, the level of your involvement and ability to make 

selections means that you have much more engagement 

in the outcome of your own life. 

So whilst this is the first case that will pave the way for the courts 

shunting the cases before it into the private arena – I suspect it 

will not be the last. Please do not hesitate to contact Rayden 

Solicitors to discuss alternative dispute resolution further. 

Whilst this was a civil case, I think it is trend setting and not too 

far a leap to see BEACS_130x90_OUT_CMYK_3.pdf the overburdened matrimonial courts 1 taking 20/10/2023 Julian 10:12 Bremner, Partner and Financial Arbitrator, Rayden 

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Stoke Park in the 

Community 

The Stoke Park Community Outreach programme 

focusses primarily to support and collaborate with 

local charitable organisations. The programme 

helps to enrich the lives of young people through 

education, sport, culture and the arts. 

Stoke Park also provides local support for local 

charity projects, clubs & societies, community 

groups, or regional branches of national charities 

whose projects targets residents or areas 

within Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Projects 

delivering a positive and lasting benefit to the 

community and can demonstrate clear objectives, 

measurable outcomes and impacts will be 

considered for support. 

Community Outreach Programmes 

Some examples of the work Stoke Park’s 

Community Outreach programme has 

delivered so far: 

• In 2022 Stoke Park delivered 1,250 Christmas 

Gifts to children in need and sick children through 

Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, working with 

various charities and hospitals to distribute them. 

• Platinum sponsor of the Gerrards Cross Fun Run 

in 2022 which supported Hearing Dogs for the 

Deaf, Liberty’s Legacy and William’s Fund. 

• Sponsored the CAWC (Chiltern American 

Woman’s Club) Christmas bazaar (2022/2023) who 

in 2022 supported the MND Association and in 

2023 Carers Bucks. 

• Provided funding for a cabinet at St Andrew’s 

Church, Stoke Poges to house a defibrillator from 

Thames Valley Heartbeat. 

• Stoke Park sponsored Gerrard’s Cross Picnic on 

the Park – a huge community event celebrating 

the coronation of King Charles III. 

Supporting Education 

• Stoke Park made a donation towards 

equipping the new STEAM cabin (Science, 

Tech, Engineering, Arts and Maths) at the 

Stoke Poges School. 

• Provided funding for a new app which allows 

schools to self-deliver Action4Youth’s brilliant 

Inspiration Programme, and therefore deliver the 

programme to many more schools throughout 

Bucks. Also funded two Bucks schools which 

hadn’t the resources to self-fund this programme 

into the curriculum. 

• Grant funding towards ‘The Junction’ which 

catches disadvantaged young people at a critical 

point, offering crisis and wellbeing support, plus a 

community where they feel safe and supported. 

Community Funds 

Launched Stoke Park in the Community Funds 

via Heart of Bucks and Berkshire Community 

Foundation – charities and community groups are 

able to apply for grants of £5000 to the fund. 



Reliance Foundation ESA Cup & Stoke Park 

Grants - The Boodles tennis 

One of the Reliance Foundation’s (Stoke Park 

parent company) key initiatives is the Education 

and Sports for All (ESA) programme. Through 

Stoke Park’s community outreach initiatives, the 

ESA programme is committed to supporting 

causes which have a positive impact within the 

local community. 

Stoke Park also awarded a Queens Platinum 

Award (via Berkshire Community Donation) to the 

charity Together as One (Aik Saath). This £10,000 

grant funded their Global Grub campaign, which 

was also supported by HRH The Prince of Wales. 

It taught children how to cook and provided a 

meal each day during holidays when free school 

meals were not available. 

Stoke Park Directors PJ Singh and Saji Varghese at the Stoke 

Poges Horticultural Society Annual Summer Show 

The award of the Reliance Foundation ESA 

Cup was presented on each of the 5 days of 

The Boodles tennis event to the winner of the 

first match, and a charity grant from Stoke Park 

donated to a different local charity on each day. 

The charities supported during this year’s event 

were: Action4Youth, South Bucks Riding for the 

Disabled Association, Together as One, Slough 

Foodbank and Sport in Mind. 

Stoke Park team delivering Christmas gifts to Wexham Park 

Childrens Ward 

Sports for development 

Stoke Park is helping 20 local athletes at 

grassroots level through SportsAid, supporting 

future Olympians and Paralympians, whilst also 

working on inclusivity and activation programmes 

to help inspire local children and families into 

sport. 

Alongside SportsAid and LEAP, they are a 

partner of The School Games - an inclusive sports 

programme which will reach 20,000 children 

throughout Buckinghamshire, encouraging 

children of all abilities not just to compete, but 

also to participate. 

Overseeing their outreach programme is 

Stoke Park’s Director of Communications, Nick 

Downie, who commented: ‘Stoke Park are very 

proud to be a part of the local community and 

we have set about on an extensive community 

outreach programme much bigger than we 

have done before. I have worked at Stoke Park 

for nearly 14 years and am really excited to be 

having this opportunity to help support. This 

outreach programme is there to bring lasting 

benefit to the local community and we 

are always looking for opportunities to be 

considered, so please do get in touch with us.’ 

You can contact the Stoke Park Community 

Outreach Programme by emailing: 

social@stokepark.com 


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