Beaconsfield Together September October 2024
A local #community magazine containing community, business and charitable editorial in the Beaconsfield, Knotty Green, Seer Green and Forty Green area. 8,300 copies printed and hand delivered by Royal Mail to residences and businesses in the HP9 -1 and HP9 -2 businesses in these areas. Copies available at Waitrose Supermarket in Beaconsfield
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<strong>Together</strong><br />
NEWS AND VIEWS<br />
FREE<br />
Neighbourhood Plan<br />
Local School Open Day listing<br />
Win Family Ticket to Bekonscot<br />
Soup Kitchen Celebrates 40 years<br />
Mail delivery to 8,300 homes<br />
le at Waitrose in <strong>Beaconsfield</strong>.<br />
8,300 community magazines printed & hand delivered by Royal Mail in the<br />
<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> area with copies available from Waitrose and throughout the town.<br />
Online: www.beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk<br />
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March AUTUMN / April EDITION 2023 Issue 34<br />
<strong>September</strong>/<strong>October</strong> <strong>2024</strong> Issue 43
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Useful Numbers<br />
Age UK’s Befriending Service<br />
Matches older people with volunteers who<br />
have similar interests. t: 01296 431911<br />
e: age@ageukbucks.org.uk<br />
Sixth form students at<br />
Thorpe House School,<br />
Gerrards Cross<br />
Alcoholics Anonymous<br />
Call confidentially on: 0800 917 7650<br />
The <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Advisory Centre<br />
t: 01494 672987<br />
e: contact@beaconsfieldadvisorycentre.org.uk<br />
Victim support line - help after a crime<br />
t: 08 08 16 89 11<br />
www.victimsupport.org.uk<br />
Be Amazing & Volunteer<br />
Donate food to One Can Trust on<br />
Monday - Friday - 8.30am - 3.30pm<br />
Call 01494 512 277<br />
Bucks Mind in Buckinghamshire<br />
Volunteers over 18 years needed<br />
t: 01494 463364or w: www.bucksmind.org.uk<br />
London & Slough Charitable Trust<br />
Food packing Mondays 12pm - 1.30pm<br />
Call Nan 01753 884 502<br />
Drivers with C1 licence, over 25 years<br />
Drive into London with food on Mondays<br />
from 5.30pm - 11.30pm<br />
Email Malcolm: mkljrc@gmail.com<br />
Meet the Team<br />
Publisher, Editor & Sales<br />
Therese Cooklin - 07786 735711<br />
Magazine Designer<br />
Mathew Peet, Digital Bear Design - 01949 839206<br />
Hello & welcome!<br />
Can you believe it’s <strong>September</strong> already? Children<br />
are back to school after the long summer and we are<br />
entering the final quarter of <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
One of my loyal advertisers passed away after a<br />
terrible accident recently and I had the privilege<br />
of attending the funeral online. Paul from Morse<br />
Funerals arranged this for those who couldn’t attend<br />
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pleased I had the chance to say goodbye.<br />
It made me reflect on my life after this and what<br />
more I can do, how I can help more people and be a<br />
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physically, emotionally and psychologically. We can<br />
treat in person or distantly and for many conditions,<br />
it has helped me enormously. Reach out if you need<br />
help.<br />
Skydiving has been on my bucket list for years so<br />
a group of us including my youngest son and my<br />
partner are jumping out of plane on <strong>September</strong><br />
28th in aid of Scannappeal!! If you’d like to support<br />
our cause please go to www.beaconsfieldtogether.<br />
co.uk/skydive for the donation page. I’m so grateful<br />
to everyone who supports my little community<br />
magazines, thank you to each of you.<br />
With love,<br />
Therese<br />
t: 07786 735 711<br />
NEXT COPY DEADLINES!<br />
November/December <strong>2024</strong><br />
Editorials: 26th Sept<br />
Advertisers: 27th Sept<br />
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loss or damage, caused by errors or omissions. Inclusion of advertisers<br />
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To advertise please call 07786 735 711 or email marketing@beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk<br />
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COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
Open Day success<br />
raises £3000 for<br />
charity<br />
A.J. Dunlop Car Servicing Ltd held their<br />
14th Annual Open Day at their garage in<br />
Old Town, <strong>Beaconsfield</strong>. This year’s event<br />
supported the charity Give a Dog a Bone<br />
and a Pet a Home, with the Deputy Mayor,<br />
Councillor Lorna Shaw, officially opening<br />
the day.<br />
Despite starting with a typical English<br />
downpour, the event was well attended,<br />
and by midday, the music was playing and the<br />
food and bar were in full swing. Alex Dunlop<br />
expressed his delight at the overwhelming<br />
support from both customers and local<br />
residents, describing the atmosphere as<br />
fantastic.<br />
One of the highlights of the day was the<br />
impressive display of motor vehicles, ranging<br />
Deputy Mayor & Cllr Lorna Shaw with Alex Dunlop<br />
from a 1966 Mini Cooper to the very rare<br />
Jaguar XJ13. The event successfully raised<br />
£3,000 for the charity.<br />
Alex extended his gratitude to his dedicated<br />
staff for their hard work, especially in<br />
managing the food stalls, raffle, and lucky<br />
dip. He also thanked the car owners who<br />
generously allowed their vehicles to be<br />
showcased. Photos from the event and a list<br />
of the generous sponsors can be found on<br />
their website, ajdunlop.co.uk.<br />
A.J. Dunlop is already looking forward to<br />
hosting their 15th Open Day next year.<br />
For more information on the charity go to:<br />
www.giveadogabone.net<br />
The team at A J Dunlop<br />
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Classes on Mondays at: <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Guide HQ<br />
Classes on Thursdays at: Amersham Free Church<br />
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To advertise please call 07786 735 711 or email marketing@beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk<br />
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To advertise please call 07786 735 711 or email marketing@beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk<br />
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COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
Upcoming Events at Bekonscot Model<br />
Village<br />
Special Evening Opening<br />
Thursday 26th <strong>September</strong> 6pm ~ 8pm<br />
As part of the Chiltern Society Festival of<br />
Heritage and Culture, Bekonscot will be hosting<br />
a special evening opening. See the village<br />
illuminated at dusk, venture behind the scenes<br />
into the workshops, hear about the history of<br />
the village and enjoy a buffet and refreshments.<br />
Tickets are £20 per person and can be<br />
purchased via the Chiltern Society website<br />
www.chilternsociety.org.uk<br />
Sight Loss Awareness Day<br />
Tuesday 29th <strong>October</strong> 10.30am ~<br />
4.30pm<br />
In association with the Guide Dogs Association<br />
Bekonscot will be hosting an event to raise awareness<br />
of the work of guide dogs and the effects of<br />
sight loss. Meet some dogs, experience different<br />
types of sight loss, and have a go with the many<br />
aids and equipment designed to help those with<br />
visual impairments.<br />
Shaun Guard<br />
TV & WIFI SERVICES<br />
■ Aerials - supplied & repaired also poor reception solved<br />
■ Satellite - Sky Q dish upgrades, discreet dish installs<br />
■ Internet / WiFi - blackspots cured, internal & external data cabling<br />
■ TVs - wall mounted or set up & tuned<br />
www.oxfordaerials.co.uk<br />
shaun@oxfordaerials.co.uk<br />
Call <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> 01628 439115<br />
Local Calor Gas<br />
supplies<br />
Large stocks,<br />
all sizes available<br />
t: 01494 874505<br />
Open<br />
7 days<br />
w: www.highclerefarmpark.co.uk<br />
/calor-gas<br />
Highclere, Newbarn Lane, Seer Green, HP9 2QZ<br />
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Competition<br />
time!<br />
Win a family ticket to Britain’s<br />
most well loved Model Village!<br />
Bekonscot Model Village &<br />
Railway is the world’s oldest<br />
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for the first time in 1929.<br />
Enter our competition to win a family<br />
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Answer this simple question:<br />
How old is Bekonscot?<br />
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b) 97<br />
c) 95<br />
d) 96<br />
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EYE NEWS<br />
Why regular<br />
eye tests are<br />
important<br />
Regular eye tests play a crucial role in<br />
monitoring early signs of eye conditions,<br />
such as cataracts or glaucoma before they<br />
become significant issues.<br />
Your eye health is essential to maintaining healthy<br />
vision but also offer a unique glimpse into your<br />
overall health. Many systemic conditions, such as<br />
diabetes, hypertension, raised cholesterol and even<br />
cardiovascular disease, can manifest symptoms or<br />
be seen in an eye test. Regular eye examinations can<br />
serve as an early warning system for these and other<br />
health issues.<br />
With time, our eyes may undergo changes. Regular<br />
eye tests for those over 40 are essential for monitoring<br />
and addressing age-related vision issues, including<br />
short-sightedness, longsightedness, astigmatism and<br />
presbyopia. Presbyopia is where the eyes ability to<br />
focus on nearer objects or small text changes and is<br />
easily resolved with the use of glasses or contact lenses.<br />
Eye diseases often develop gradually and can go<br />
unnoticed in their early stages. Conditions such<br />
as glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular<br />
degeneration can be asymptomatic until they reach<br />
advanced stages.<br />
Children eye check-ups are also important. As a<br />
child grows and develops, a significant portion of<br />
their learning is visually based. It is essential to be<br />
proactive about their eye health, as issues may not<br />
always be immediately apparent. Many vision<br />
problems in children, such as amblyopia (lazy eye)<br />
or strabismus (crossed eyes), can be effectively<br />
treated if detected early.<br />
By prioritising your eye health, and maintaining regular<br />
eye test appointments you are more likely to maintain<br />
clear vision and have a lifetime of healthy eyes.<br />
If you have any questions regarding your eyes….ask<br />
your optician.<br />
Helen Gilbert FBDO<br />
Dispensing Optician<br />
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The health of your eyes is as important as your vision. With renal photography as standard<br />
and the opon of OCT , you can be assured you’re doing the very best for your eyes. We have<br />
office lenses to help with screens and tablets, lenses to protect from UV and lenses that reduce<br />
glare when you drive. Our team are ready to help and advise.<br />
To book an appointment call 01494 672193<br />
www.harroldopticians.co.uk 26 Gregories Rd <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> HP9 1HQ<br />
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To advertise please call 07786 735 711 or email marketing@beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk<br />
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BUSINESS NEWS<br />
How safe is your<br />
electrical installation?<br />
Do you need an EICR? Also known as an<br />
electrical installation condition report,<br />
they’re usually requested by landlords<br />
for their rental properties as this is a legal<br />
requirement since 2020.<br />
EICRs have to be carried out every 5 years<br />
for rental properties and if they come back<br />
unsatisfactory, the owner has 28 days to get the<br />
work completed or they face a fine from the<br />
council.<br />
We also carry out EICRs for owner-occupied<br />
clients if they’re buying a property, they might<br />
want to know more about the condition and<br />
safety of the electrical installation or once<br />
they move in and have plans to carry out<br />
work on the property. It’s recommended that<br />
owner-occupied homes are tested every 10<br />
years to ensure the continued safety of the<br />
installation.<br />
The average cost for an EICR for a 2 bed<br />
property is around £160 plus vat and this<br />
would be up to 10 circuits. For properties<br />
larger than this that may have more rooms<br />
and more consumer units (fuse boxes) the<br />
cost will rise.<br />
We also complete EICRs for commercial and<br />
industrial clients, from offices to warehouses<br />
to communal areas within blocks of flats. Get<br />
in touch for a fixed price on an EICR today.<br />
We complete and issue the EICR within 24h<br />
of carrying out the inspection via email.<br />
Providing electrical services for over 15 years<br />
Services provided;<br />
• 24/7 Emergency call out<br />
• Fault finding<br />
• Fuse box replacement<br />
• Full or partial rewiring<br />
• EICR<br />
• Car charger installation<br />
• Landscape lighting design and installation<br />
• Heating and hot water wiring inc air source heat pump<br />
Fully insured<br />
Free quotations please call:<br />
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What’s been happening at<br />
<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Town Council?<br />
The new Mayor, Cllr Paul Mason has<br />
been attending events in the Town<br />
and getting to grips with chairing<br />
the council. In the autumn, his Civic<br />
Service will take place to officially<br />
recognise his Mayoral year.<br />
We had been looking forward to our<br />
Summer on the Green event, but<br />
unfortunately poor weather on the day<br />
meant we had to cancel. We hope to<br />
rearrange for Saturday 14th <strong>September</strong><br />
<strong>2024</strong>. This will coincide with the final<br />
weekend of the <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Community<br />
Festival so please look out for publicity and<br />
pray for good weather!<br />
Neighbourhood Plan Update<br />
Following the independent Examiner’s<br />
positive report, Buckinghamshire Council<br />
took the decision that <strong>Beaconsfield</strong>’s<br />
Neighbourhood Plan should go to<br />
Referendum and this will happen on<br />
Monday 9th <strong>September</strong> <strong>2024</strong> when all<br />
<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> residents will be able to vote.<br />
Don’t forget to vote.<br />
You now need<br />
photo ID to vote<br />
at a polling station.<br />
To find all the<br />
documents relating<br />
to the Neighbourhood<br />
Plan, please go to our<br />
website and look for<br />
the Neighbourhood Plan<br />
page.<br />
https://beaconsfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk/<br />
beaconsfield-town-council-neighbourhoodplan/<br />
Mayor of <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> & Cllr Paul Mason <strong>2024</strong>-25<br />
What is the <strong>Beaconsfield</strong><br />
Neighbourhood Plan?<br />
The <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> Neighbourhood Plan’s<br />
policies cover a range of important themes<br />
that sets out additional planning policy<br />
for our town. It aims to protect our town<br />
including supporting Green Belt protection,<br />
our green setting, public green spaces and<br />
more.<br />
The Neighbourhood Plan planning<br />
policies have been tested through<br />
professional examination. They work<br />
alongside existing legislation and policy<br />
by providing developers with criteria that<br />
must be met. These locally developed<br />
policies will guide and inform future change<br />
in the town.<br />
To advertise please call 07786 735 711 or email marketing@beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk<br />
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Wildwood Bespoke Carpentry Ltd<br />
Discover the joy of outdoor living with our bespoke carpentry.<br />
Let us transform your outdoor space into a haven for fun and<br />
relaxation. Embrace the beauty of nature with our custom-built<br />
outdoor play structures that will inspire endless adventures for<br />
your family.<br />
Email:contact@wildwoodbespokecarpentry.co.uk<br />
Telephone: 07855 484 944 / 07379 209 449<br />
www.wildwoodbespokecarpentry.co.uk<br />
‘The quality of the pupils’<br />
personal development,<br />
academic and other<br />
achievements is excellent’<br />
ISI Inspection June 2023<br />
Independent Education for<br />
children aged 3 to 11<br />
in Gerrards Cross<br />
visit: www.gayhurstschool.co.uk<br />
call: 01753 882690<br />
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Engage<br />
Inspire<br />
Challenge<br />
A purposeful independent preparatory school in<br />
<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> for boys aged 4-13. Where our ethos<br />
of Engage, Inspire, Challenge puts each boy at the<br />
heart of our school. Come and see for yourself.<br />
YEAR 7 OPEN EVENING<br />
Monday 7 <strong>October</strong> from 6pm<br />
WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING<br />
Saturday 19 <strong>October</strong> from 9am<br />
Visit www.davenies.co.uk or email registrar@davenies.co.uk<br />
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EDUCATION NEWS<br />
<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> <strong>Together</strong><br />
School Open Days <strong>2024</strong><br />
Please contact the school direct before making plans to visit.<br />
In most cases registration is essential.<br />
<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> High School<br />
Wednesday 25th <strong>September</strong> 4pm - 8pm<br />
Wednesday 16th <strong>October</strong> 9.30am - 11am<br />
Years 7 - 10<br />
Online registration required.<br />
t: 01494 673 043<br />
e: enquiries@beaconsfieldhigh.bucks.sch.uk<br />
w: https://www.beaconsfieldhigh.bucks.sch.uk/<br />
Open-Events/<br />
Berkhamsted Schools<br />
Visit website for more information<br />
https://www.berkhamsted.com/open-events<br />
Davenies School, <strong>Beaconsfield</strong><br />
Monday 7th <strong>October</strong> from 6pm<br />
Year 7<br />
Saturday 19th <strong>October</strong> from 9am<br />
Reception to Year 8 Registration required.<br />
t: 01494 685 400<br />
e: registrar@davenies.co.uk<br />
w: www.davenies.co.uk<br />
Gayhurst School, Gerrards Cross<br />
Friday 27th <strong>September</strong> 9.30am - 12pm<br />
Nursery - Year 6<br />
Registration required.<br />
t: 01753 882 690<br />
e: enquiries@gayhurstschool.co.uk<br />
w: https://gayhurstschool.co.uk/summer_open_<br />
morning<br />
St Mary’s School, Gerrards Cross<br />
Saturday 12th <strong>October</strong> - 9.15am<br />
Nursery to Year 11<br />
Registration required.<br />
t: 01753 883 370<br />
e: registrar@stmarysgx.co.uk<br />
w: https://stmarysschool.co.uk/admissions/visit-us<br />
The <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> School<br />
Thursday 26th <strong>September</strong> - 5pm - 8pm<br />
Headteacher’s address 6pm and 7.30pm<br />
Tours from 5pm - 7pm<br />
Booking not required<br />
t: 01494 673 450<br />
e: office@beaconsfield.school<br />
w: https://www.beaconsfield.school<br />
Thorpe House School, Gerrards Cross<br />
Saturday 12th <strong>October</strong> 10am - 1pm<br />
Tuesday 15th <strong>October</strong> 9am - 11am<br />
Whole school<br />
Registration required book online<br />
www.thorpehouse.co.uk/admissions/open-days<br />
t: 01753 882 474<br />
e: office@thorpehouse.co.uk<br />
w: www.thorpehouse.co.uk<br />
Maltmans Green School, Gerrards Cross<br />
Friday 18th <strong>October</strong> - 9.30am - 11.30am<br />
Age 2 to Year 6<br />
Registration required.<br />
t: 01753 883 022<br />
e: registrar@maltmansgreen.com<br />
w: www.maltmansgreen.com<br />
Please contact the school directly before making plans to visit. In most cases registration is<br />
essential. <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> <strong>Together</strong> does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of this listing<br />
which must be confirmed directly with the school.<br />
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THORPE HOUSE SCHOOL<br />
Creating the Future<br />
Our Thorpians have gone on to be leaders, entrepreneurs,<br />
scholars, athletes and artists, to name but a few. Whatever the<br />
future holds for our students aged 4 to 16, we support, challenge<br />
and empower each unique individual to explore their passions,<br />
develop their talents and fulfil their ambitions.<br />
Your future awaits at Thorpe House School…<br />
Whole School Open Days<br />
Saturday 12th <strong>October</strong> <strong>2024</strong>, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.<br />
Tuesday 15th <strong>October</strong> <strong>2024</strong>, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.<br />
Scan the QR code to find out more and book your place.<br />
Thorpe House<br />
Sixth Form<br />
Create your future<br />
at our brand new<br />
co-educational<br />
Sixth Form<br />
In the heart of Gerrards Cross,<br />
our brand new Sixth Form<br />
offers first class teaching,<br />
with an emphasis on academic<br />
achievement, the development<br />
of key life skills, leadership and<br />
exploration, extended pastoral<br />
care, and bespoke university<br />
and careers guidance.<br />
Discover more at our<br />
Open Evening on<br />
Thursday 21st November<br />
<strong>2024</strong>, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.<br />
Scan the QR code to<br />
discover more and apply<br />
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Our Services include:<br />
Wills & Trusts<br />
Lasting Powers of Attorney<br />
Estate Planning<br />
Administration of Estates<br />
Court of protection<br />
Johanna Jones<br />
Associate Solicitor<br />
Rachelle Moore<br />
Solicitor
DESIGN AND MARKETING FOR<br />
MAXIMUM IMPACT<br />
LOGOS, ILLUSTRATIONS, ADVERTISEMENT,<br />
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ADVERTS, WEBSITES, LEAFLETS, car livery,<br />
clothing designs<br />
Experienced, Friendly<br />
& Professional Internal<br />
& External Decorators.<br />
We have been<br />
working in & around<br />
<strong>Beaconsfield</strong>,<br />
Gerrards Cross,<br />
Amersham &<br />
surrounding areas<br />
since 1993.<br />
Please call to discuss<br />
your requirements.<br />
Call Nigel:<br />
01494 681 794 or 07771 521 263<br />
www.ngilliedecoratingservices.co.uk<br />
New <strong>2024</strong>/25<br />
Adult Learning<br />
brochure out now<br />
Hundreds of workshops and short courses<br />
across Buckinghamshire including:<br />
• Languages<br />
• Creative Arts<br />
• Health and Fitness<br />
• English, Maths & Digital Skills<br />
• Home Improvements<br />
• Distance Learning<br />
• Family Learning<br />
• Gardening<br />
Enrol now for 24/25 courses:<br />
01296 382403 | adultlearningbc.ac.uk<br />
studentenquiries@buckinghamshire.gov.uk<br />
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LEGAL ADVICE<br />
Leaving Children<br />
Unattended – A Family<br />
Law Perspective<br />
In the last year, the NSPCC Helpline has<br />
seen a 65 per cent rise in calls from those<br />
raising concerns about children being left<br />
home alone.<br />
The increasing and unsustainable cost of childcare,<br />
together with expectations of a return to full-time<br />
office attendance has meant that parents are<br />
often leaving children at home for longer periods,<br />
particularly when those children are of secondary<br />
school age.<br />
The law on this point is arguably vague without the<br />
specification of a mandatory age threshold, and the<br />
decision left ultimately to the parents’ judgment.<br />
That said, the implications for getting it wrong are<br />
severe, with the risk of social services involvement<br />
and criminal prosecution if a child is exposed to<br />
‘unnecessary suffering or injury to health’. What the<br />
vagueness of the law does not take into account and<br />
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what the NSPCC data shows is that children, even<br />
those of secondary school age, are clearly feeling<br />
the lack of parental presence, supervision and<br />
support. In our experience as Family Lawyers, children<br />
have reported feelings of loneliness, lack of support<br />
with homework and revision and being left to fend<br />
for themselves at mealtimes. In addition, the risk of<br />
exposure to harm from third parties - older children<br />
or adults – whether physically in person (at home or<br />
in the community) or online cannot be understated,<br />
as the regular headlines regarding county lines and<br />
grooming starkly tell us.<br />
While it may be argued by parents that the<br />
circumstances are reasonable and justified, the<br />
effect and impact on children of even being<br />
left for briefer periods could be tantamount<br />
to neglect, with potential short and long-term<br />
consequences.<br />
In addition for separated parents, where there is<br />
continued animosity and conflict, leaving children<br />
unattended can often lead to further dispute. One<br />
parent could argue they would be willing and able<br />
to provide the additional support to the child or<br />
children, avoiding the associated risks of them<br />
being left alone and unsupervised – this only<br />
heightens tensions between the separated<br />
parents.<br />
If you are affected by these issues, please contact<br />
Rayden Solicitors <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> on 01494 350 333<br />
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We help our clients build<br />
realistic and sustainable<br />
financial plans around<br />
the life they want to live<br />
Our services will help you to:<br />
Evaluate what’s possible with your money<br />
Plan for life events like retirement<br />
Deploy suitable investment strategies<br />
Be tax efficient<br />
Keep your investments on track<br />
Manage your income in retirement<br />
Protect your family financially for ill health<br />
Plan for the next generation<br />
Find out more and get in touch at www.walter-partners.co.uk<br />
Investments and the income from them can go down in value. Walter & Partners Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.<br />
Registered in England and Wales No.09259743. Registered office address: 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU.<br />
WE WILL ALWAYS PUT YOU FIRST<br />
LEIGHDUNCAN.CO.UK<br />
Tel: 01494 578040<br />
Email: enquiries@leighduncan.co.uk<br />
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COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
‘Passionate<br />
Partners serving<br />
food lovers’<br />
Summer was all about GOOD vibes and<br />
food lovers moments, whatever the<br />
weather!<br />
We had customers<br />
covered whether it<br />
was due to a<br />
heatwave requiring<br />
multiple ice lollies or<br />
picky bits for tea after<br />
getting caught in<br />
those summer showers.<br />
As children go back<br />
to school, here at<br />
Waitrose <strong>Beaconsfield</strong><br />
we see the return of Branch Manager, Jenna Arm<br />
and a newly appointed Deputy Branch Manager,<br />
Rachel Hoareau. Both Jenna and Rachel really<br />
thrive on giving customers the best experience<br />
whilst shopping in the branch with their Team<br />
and would really love to hear from our customers<br />
through ‘have your say online’ or whilst in Branch.<br />
Please let us know!<br />
Upcoming news for Waitrose <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> -<br />
• Electric charge points in our carpark for our<br />
customers<br />
• Mosaic plaque being installed at our Penn Road<br />
entrance that signifies the businesses that traded in<br />
the town through the pandemic<br />
• New packaging for our Waitrose No.1 products<br />
Hope and Humanity in Action: A Look Inside<br />
the London and Slough Charitable Trust<br />
Founded in 1984, the London and Slough<br />
Charitable Trust has long been a lifeline<br />
for the homeless and those in need.<br />
What began as a small group commuting from<br />
Chalfont St. Peter and Slough into London it has<br />
grown into a vital operation. The charities’ “Souper<br />
Run” continues today, with volunteers traveling to<br />
Waterloo, Temple, and Embankment to distribute<br />
food, clothing, and toiletries.<br />
In 2014, the charity expanded to offer night<br />
shelters during winter, providing refuge to those<br />
experiencing homelessness. By 2020, the trust<br />
launched a food share program, repurposing<br />
surplus food from supermarkets to support local<br />
charities, schools, and churches, reaching up to<br />
200 people daily.<br />
At the heart of this effort is Nan Jacobson, an over<br />
80-year-old stalwart who leads the preparation<br />
of food packages every Monday at St. Joseph’s<br />
Church Hall in Chalfont St Peter. Alongside around<br />
85 unpaid volunteers, Nan ensures that up to<br />
200 parcels of food, clothing, and essentials are<br />
delivered each Monday to London’s homeless.<br />
A multi-faith, non-religious organization, the<br />
charity welcomes volunteers from all backgrounds,<br />
united by their shared goal of serving the<br />
community. For nearly 40 years, the London and<br />
Slough Charitable Trust has shown how small<br />
acts of kindness can create lasting change.<br />
Want to Volunteer?<br />
Food packing<br />
If you’d like to volunteer at St Joseph’s Church Hall on<br />
Mondays between midday and 1.30pm contact Nan<br />
Jacobson on 01753 884 502<br />
Drivers<br />
Over 25 drivers wanted with C1 licence to drive into<br />
London with food from around 5.30pm - 11.30pm.<br />
Email Malcolm: mkljrc@gmail.com<br />
Donations<br />
To donate http://crowdfunder.co.uk/the-dawn-walk for<br />
every pound British Airways will match the amount.<br />
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Mosaic trail in <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> New Town!<br />
Visit the new mosaic trail in <strong>Beaconsfield</strong><br />
New Town! Four new mosaics have been<br />
created to complement the mosaics<br />
created last year.<br />
available at the<br />
<strong>Beaconsfield</strong> library,<br />
the town council, the<br />
Royal Mail delivery<br />
building and Waitrose.<br />
Once again, the talented mosaicist Maud Milton<br />
has brought her expertise to <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> to<br />
enable more than 750 local people of all ages<br />
help make beautiful art works. Hundreds of<br />
individual clay tiles were printed and decorated<br />
at community workshops. These went on to<br />
be glazed and fired by Maud who placed them<br />
carefully into the finished mosaics.<br />
To help you find the mosaics, and to encourage<br />
you to keep fit, a trail map has been designed.<br />
See pages 30 and 31. This shows a short walk<br />
around interesting parts of the New Town where<br />
the mosaics are situated. The full trail leaflet is<br />
All the mosaics have<br />
been made possible<br />
by donations from<br />
many sources<br />
including St Michael<br />
and All Angels Charitable Trust, Rothschild, Tesco<br />
Stronger Community and the National Lottery<br />
community fund. A full list can be see at the<br />
website: Creative Partnerships <strong>Beaconsfield</strong>.<br />
We thank our sponsors!<br />
Our website gives full information<br />
about the mosaics and how you can help us,<br />
www.creativepartnershipsbeaconsfisld.org
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Head back up to the high street and enjoy a refreshing<br />
drink in one of our lovely local cafes whilst you complete<br />
the puzzles on page 29.<br />
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BEACONSFIELD <strong>Together</strong><br />
BRAIN MATTER<br />
1 3<br />
2 6<br />
4 6<br />
5<br />
SUDOKU SIX<br />
Place a number from 1 to 6 into each<br />
empty square so every number appears<br />
once in each horizontal row, each vertical<br />
column and each box of six squares.<br />
5 3 1<br />
Key Rings<br />
Which set of keys is different to the rest?<br />
A<br />
B<br />
C<br />
KEY RINGS<br />
Which set of keys is different to the rest?<br />
D<br />
E<br />
F<br />
G<br />
H<br />
Answers on p34<br />
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Safe & gentle ear wax<br />
removal at a clinic<br />
near you<br />
GP's no longer remove ear wax under the NHS.<br />
We can remove your earwax by one of two methods<br />
• Suck the wax out (microsuction)<br />
• Flush the wax out with water (ear irrigation)<br />
These treatments are usually painless. You have to pay to have<br />
them done privately.<br />
Causes of earwax build-up<br />
A build-up of earwax can happen if:<br />
• you have narrow or damaged ear canals<br />
• you have lots of hair in your ear canals<br />
• you have a skin condition affecting your scalp or around your ear<br />
• you have inflammation of your ear canal<br />
(otitis externa or "swimmer’s ear")<br />
Preventing earwax build-up<br />
You cannot prevent earwax. It's there to protect your ears from dirt and germs.<br />
But you can keep using eardrops for a few days to soften the wax.<br />
This will help it fall out on its own and should prevent blocked ears.<br />
Are you experiencing any of the following?<br />
• Pressure in the ears<br />
• Blocked feeling in the ears<br />
• Need to pop your ears but can’t<br />
5 years free<br />
wax removal<br />
with every<br />
hearing aid<br />
purchase<br />
• Sudden loss of hearing or muffles sound<br />
• Hearing aids whistling<br />
• Underperforming hearing aids<br />
Call for more information on<br />
Call: 07903 013 123 / 07535 603 744 or<br />
01494 590 860<br />
Email: hearwego.beaconsfield@gmail.com<br />
New website: www.hearwegoaudiology.co.uk<br />
The Studio, 37 Station Road, <strong>Beaconsfield</strong> HP9 1QG<br />
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PUZZLE<br />
SOLUTIONS<br />
SUDOKU SIX<br />
6 4 1 2 5 3<br />
3 2 5 1 6 4<br />
4 5 2 3 1 6<br />
1 3 6 5 4 2<br />
2 1 4 6 3 5<br />
5 6 3 4 2 1<br />
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KEY RINGS<br />
Answer:<br />
G – In all of the others, the<br />
sequence red, orange, yellow,<br />
green, blue, indigo and violet<br />
can be seen in a clockwise<br />
direction.
Let us help you find your perfect kitchen, bedroom or home office.<br />
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