Amersham Together September October 2024
Online #community magazine providing local news and views servicing Amersham and other parts of South Buckinghamshire. Local news from Amersham, the Chalfonts, Chesham, other neighbouring towns such as Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross and High Wycombe. Featuring charities, groups and organisations. Visit www.amershamtogether.co.uk for more information.
Online #community magazine providing local news and views servicing Amersham and other parts of South Buckinghamshire. Local news from Amersham, the Chalfonts, Chesham, other neighbouring towns such as Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross and High Wycombe. Featuring charities, groups and organisations. Visit www.amershamtogether.co.uk for more information.
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AMERSHAM<br />
<strong>Together</strong><br />
NEWS AND VIEWS<br />
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Online community magazine covering <strong>Amersham</strong>.<br />
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AUTUMN EDITION<br />
<strong>September</strong>/<strong>October</strong> <strong>2024</strong> Issue 33
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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<strong>Together</strong><br />
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Students from <strong>Amersham</strong> School<br />
Hello & welcome!<br />
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t: 0800 783 0119 / 01865 904 997<br />
National Domestic Abuse Helpline 24/7<br />
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Chilterns Dial-a-ride for those with<br />
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Alcoholics Anonymous<br />
Call confidentially on: t: 0800 917 7650<br />
Be Amazing and Volunteer<br />
Age UK’s Befriending service matches older<br />
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Bucks Mind in Buckinghamshire<br />
Volunteers over 18 years needed<br />
t: 01494 463364 or<br />
w: www.bucksmind.org.uk<br />
Meet the Team<br />
Publisher, Editor & Sales<br />
Therese Cooklin - 07786 735 711<br />
Magazine Designer<br />
Mathew Peet, Digital Bear Design - 01949 839 206<br />
Content is accurate to the best of our knowledge, however <strong>Amersham</strong> &<br />
Chalfonts <strong>Together</strong> part of Abstract Niche Ltd cannot be held liable for<br />
loss or damage, caused by errors or omissions. Inclusion of advertisers<br />
does not indicate our endorsement of their products or services.<br />
The opinions and findings expressed in articles submitted to this<br />
publication are solely those of the authors and should not be assumed<br />
to be those of <strong>Amersham</strong> <strong>Together</strong> or its affiliates.<br />
Welcome to our Back to School magazine! The<br />
weather is getting a bit cooler, and the leaves have<br />
started to fall so please take care and keep warm.<br />
You may have noticed that we’ve changed the<br />
magazine’s name to <strong>Amersham</strong> <strong>Together</strong>. This decision<br />
was made to align with the launch of the printed<br />
version called Gerrards Cross & Chalfonts <strong>Together</strong>.<br />
I’m currently looking for community-minded ‘Angel’<br />
businesses interested in sponsoring the return<br />
of <strong>Amersham</strong> <strong>Together</strong> printed edition. If you are<br />
interested or would like to advertise, please get<br />
in touch. Once it becomes viable, we will resume<br />
printing.<br />
Additionally, if you are a community-focused individual<br />
seeking a highly rewarding role, you might consider<br />
taking on the <strong>Amersham</strong> <strong>Together</strong> franchise. If you’re<br />
interested, please reach out to discuss further.”<br />
Thank you to all my advertisers, feature writers, groups,<br />
my amazing designer, printers, Royal Mail posties and<br />
all my supporters. I couldn’t do it without you.<br />
Take care, until the Christmas issue!<br />
With love<br />
Therese<br />
NEXT COPY DEADLINES!<br />
Nov/Dec <strong>2024</strong><br />
Editorials: 26th Sept<br />
Advertisers: 27th Sept<br />
t: 07786 735 711<br />
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COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
News from<br />
Tesco’s Community<br />
Champion<br />
Bj Tailor has proudly served as the<br />
Community Champion for Tesco<br />
<strong>Amersham</strong> for three consecutive years,<br />
making <strong>2024</strong> another fantastic year of<br />
supporting and raising funds for various<br />
charities. His dedication has earned<br />
Tesco <strong>Amersham</strong> the Community<br />
Support Award at the Citizen of the<br />
Year Awards in March <strong>2024</strong>, presented<br />
by the Mayor of <strong>Amersham</strong>.<br />
So far in <strong>2024</strong>, Tesco <strong>Amersham</strong> has<br />
supported over 105 charities and<br />
organizations. One standout initiative is<br />
the “Our Stronger Starts” Blue Token Scheme,<br />
which has distributed £9,000 among nine<br />
local projects. This scheme has been running<br />
for many years and remains a customer<br />
favorite, allowing them to vote for local<br />
causes that matter to them.<br />
In addition to these efforts, Bj is taking on a<br />
skydive to raise money for Scannappeal at the<br />
end of <strong>September</strong>, a cause close to his heart.<br />
Alongside Therese Cooklin, they have<br />
organised a group of seven people to join<br />
Bj and Therese in Tesco Superstore in <strong>Amersham</strong><br />
this fundraising adventure. Having firsthand<br />
experience, he knows the importance of<br />
lifesaving medical equipment for early<br />
diagnosis, Bj is committed to ensuring this<br />
technology remains up to date.<br />
To further support his cause, Bj has been<br />
fundraising in-store at <strong>Amersham</strong>, creating<br />
Just Giving pages, and gaining media<br />
attention. He is grateful to Scannappeal for<br />
providing a card reader, making it easier for<br />
people who don’t carry cash to donate.<br />
Bj also manages a second-hand bookshelf<br />
on the shop floor, adding to his fundraising<br />
efforts, and actively participates in community<br />
events.<br />
Bj invites more charities to fundraise in-store<br />
and assists them in their collections. In<br />
2023 alone, Tesco <strong>Amersham</strong> raised over<br />
£30,000 for local causes. A heartfelt thank<br />
you to all customers and colleagues at Tesco<br />
<strong>Amersham</strong> for their incredible support of<br />
their Community Champion.<br />
Bj skydiving<br />
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* When you buy a frame for £18 or more. Excludes other offers. Assumes Free NHS eye test and NHS voucher subject to NHS guidelines. Ask for details.<br />
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 />
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For any advice please phone your local branch. We will be very happy to help.<br />
Our eye test has retinal photography as standard and the option of OCT. Book your eye test online today.<br />
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COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
Chalfonts Beekeepers’<br />
Society Honey Show at<br />
Market Hall<br />
<strong>September</strong> 15th<br />
@ 12pm - 3pm<br />
The Chalfonts<br />
Beekeepers’ Society<br />
will host their<br />
annual Honey Show<br />
at the Market Hall in<br />
Old <strong>Amersham</strong>. The<br />
show will start with<br />
a competition. The<br />
categories of the<br />
exhibition entries and<br />
the schedule of classes<br />
are available here. After the judging is finished,<br />
the show hall will be open to the public from<br />
12 noon until 3pm for viewing the exhibits<br />
and buying their products. They will be selling<br />
honey, bees wax, polishes and other hive<br />
products. There also will refreshments available.<br />
Tudor Walk at<br />
<strong>Amersham</strong> Museum<br />
Saturday 28th <strong>September</strong> - 2.30pm- 4.45pm<br />
Join a guided<br />
Tudor Walk to learn<br />
about 16th century<br />
<strong>Amersham</strong>. The<br />
subjects will include<br />
food and drink,<br />
markets and fairs,<br />
buildings and burgage<br />
plots, clothing and<br />
work, health and cures,<br />
religious beliefs and<br />
the Lollard martyrs.<br />
The walk is led by<br />
guides in Tudor costume. It starts from the<br />
Museum, visits the church (weddings permitting),<br />
then leaves the town and follows field paths. It lasts<br />
about 2¼ hours (short-cut possible) and includes<br />
a climb up through the fields (taken slowly). Go to:<br />
https://www.amershamsociety.org/events/ to book<br />
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Ground Source heat pumps cylinders | General plumbing | Pumps<br />
Renewable energy products | Bathrooms/Showers etc.<br />
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Scannappeal<br />
Charity Skydive<br />
Scannappeal is a registered charity<br />
that raises funds to purchase life-saving<br />
state of the art medical equipment for<br />
Buckinghamshire hospitals including,<br />
<strong>Amersham</strong>, Stoke Mandeville, Wickham<br />
and community hospitals caring for<br />
people living across the county.<br />
Seven of us will be taking to the skies on<br />
Saturday 28th <strong>September</strong> and jumping out of a<br />
plane to raise much needed funds for a charity<br />
skydive!<br />
community magazine perhaps you’d like to<br />
support me and the team and donate a little<br />
to the cause ! You never know when you may<br />
need to use one of those machines. I know my<br />
family and I have in the past.<br />
Thank you kind souls<br />
for your generosity.<br />
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Our target is to raise £10,000 and we are only<br />
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Morse Funeral Services<br />
Independent Funeral Directors<br />
Here when your family needs ours<br />
<strong>Together</strong> we will arrange a fitting, affordable funeral without compromising<br />
on respect and dignity for your loved ones.<br />
* Experienced, personal service * Cremation * Burial *<br />
* Fully equipped facility for the care of loved ones *<br />
* Direct Cremation available * Green Funerals *<br />
* Prepaid Plans * Chapel of Rest * Full wash facilities*<br />
e: info@morsefunerals.co.uk<br />
t: 01494 301 232 ( 24 hour )<br />
w: www.morsefunerals.co.uk<br />
38 London End, Beaconsfield, HP9 2JH<br />
Luxury care in Chorleywood<br />
Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite | Palliative Care<br />
Call 01923 967010 to arrange a visit<br />
Rickmansworth Road,<br />
Chorleywood,<br />
WD3 5SQ<br />
www.westgatehc.co.uk<br />
burfordhousecarehome<br />
burford@westgatehc.co.uk<br />
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EDUCATION NEWS<br />
<strong>Amersham</strong> <strong>Together</strong> 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>Amersham</strong> School<br />
Thursday 3rd <strong>October</strong> 5pm - 8pm<br />
Tuesday 8th <strong>October</strong> 9am -10.30am<br />
Thursday 10th <strong>October</strong> 9am - 10.30am<br />
Year 6<br />
Registration only<br />
t: 01494 726 562<br />
e: office@amershamschool.org<br />
w: https://www.amershamschool.org.uk<br />
Beaconsfield 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: 01494673043<br />
e: enquiries@beaconsfieldhigh.bucks.sch.uk w:<br />
www.beaconsfieldhigh.bucks.sch.uk/Open-Events/<br />
Berkhamsted Schools<br />
Visit website for more information<br />
https://www.berkhamsted.com/open-events<br />
Challoner’s High School<br />
Thurs 19th <strong>September</strong> - 6pm - 8pm<br />
Tuesday 24th <strong>September</strong> - Registration only<br />
Morning tours<br />
Thursday 17th <strong>October</strong> - Registration only<br />
Morning tours<br />
w: https://www.challonershigh.com/admissions/<br />
open-events<br />
Chesham Grammar School<br />
Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th <strong>September</strong><br />
6pm - 8pm<br />
Head will talk at 6.15 - 7pm<br />
Year 7 - No booking required<br />
t: 01494 782 854<br />
e: office@cheshamgrammar.org<br />
w: www.cheshamgrammar.org<br />
Davenies School, Beaconsfield<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 />
Dr Challoners Grammar School<br />
Thursday 10th <strong>October</strong> - Book from 27th Sept<br />
w: www.challoners.com<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 />
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 />
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 />
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 />
Please contact the school directly before making plans to visit. In most cases registration is<br />
essential. <strong>Amersham</strong><strong>Together</strong> does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of this listing which<br />
must be confirmed directly with the school.<br />
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Say hello to a world<br />
of possibilities with Baby Sensory.<br />
Ear, Nose &<br />
Throat Problem?<br />
See an Experienced Private<br />
ENT Specialist<br />
at<br />
Millbarn Medical Centre<br />
Beaconsfield<br />
Discover the wonder and benefits of Baby Sensory<br />
together, with classes that are designed to stimulate<br />
your baby’s senses, promote bonding, and support their<br />
cognitive and motor development right from birth.<br />
Call Rosie on 07557 647231<br />
Email: amersham@babysensory.co.uk<br />
www.babysensory.com/chesham-amersham<br />
Classes on Mondays at: Beaconsfield Guide HQ<br />
Classes on Thursdays at: <strong>Amersham</strong> Free Church<br />
10.00am birth to 13 months<br />
11.30am birth to 6 months<br />
1.00pm 7 to 13 months<br />
Call: 07718 233 033<br />
Insured / Self-funding -<br />
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‘The quality of the pupils’<br />
personal development,<br />
academic and other<br />
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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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COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
Hope and Humanity in Action: 40 years of<br />
quiet action from St Josephs Hall<br />
Founded in 1984, the London and Slough<br />
Charitable Trust has long been a lifeline for<br />
the homeless and those in need.<br />
What began as a small group commuting from<br />
Chalfont St. Peter and Slough into London it<br />
has grown into a vital operation. The charities’<br />
“Souper Run” continues today, with volunteers<br />
traveling to Waterloo, Temple, and Embankment<br />
to distribute 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<br />
and Slough Charitable Trust has shown how<br />
small 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<br />
Hall on Mondays between midday and 1.30pm<br />
contact Nan Jacobson on 01753 884 502.<br />
Drivers<br />
Drivers wanted with C1 licence and over 25<br />
to drive into London with food from 5.30pm -<br />
11.30pm Email Malcolm: mkljrc@gmail.com<br />
Donations<br />
They operate entirely on donations, fundraising<br />
and the goodwill of the amazing volunteers. To<br />
donate http://crowdfunder.co.uk/the-dawn-walk<br />
for every pound British Airways will match the<br />
amount.<br />
Your loved ones deserve to<br />
remain independent at<br />
home where they feel safe.<br />
Reach out today for a<br />
friendly chat.<br />
01494 506300<br />
greg@walfinch.com<br />
@walfinchmsbuckinghamshire<br />
Walfinch Mid & South Buckinghamshire<br />
Choose Us For<br />
Companionship<br />
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care<br />
Sitter Assistance<br />
Live in Care<br />
End of Life Care<br />
Respite Care<br />
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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 />
Providing Outstanding<br />
Home Care<br />
Call for a friendly chat on 01494 917344<br />
or visit ashridgehomecare.co.uk<br />
Ashridge Home Care specialises in providing highly<br />
personalised one to one care that enables people to remain<br />
in the comfort of their own home. We are one of the few<br />
care companies to offer both around the clock live-in care,<br />
as well as daily visiting care. Whatever your situation, we<br />
believe everyone should be able to stay in their own home<br />
with just the right amount of help and companionship to<br />
remain safe and independent.<br />
You may only need help for a couple of hours a week<br />
with light housework and to keep on top of chores or<br />
you may require more specialist 24 hour support from a<br />
professionally trained live-in carer. Ashridge Home Care<br />
can arrange for qualified carers to help in any situation.<br />
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COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
Bucks Adult Learning:<br />
an opportunity to<br />
learn something new<br />
Did you know Buckinghamshire<br />
Adult Learning offers a huge range of<br />
one-day workshops, short courses, and<br />
qualifications suitable for anyone over<br />
the age of 19?<br />
Their short courses are perfect for those with<br />
busy lives who can’t commit months ahead or<br />
just want to try something new, and the one-day<br />
workshops are an ideal way to get an immersive<br />
experience or have fun with friends.<br />
Kate Renaud, Marketing and Communications<br />
Officer for Buckinghamshire Adult Learning<br />
shared some of the benefits of joining a course.<br />
“Course benefits vary depending on your<br />
individual aims - whether you want to gain a<br />
new qualification so you can progress at work<br />
or achieve a personal goal of learning a new<br />
skill. Taking an adult learning course can improve<br />
your wellbeing, boost your career prospects<br />
and create social opportunities with like-minded<br />
people.”<br />
They have a wide range of courses available<br />
across the county including part-time day,<br />
evening and weekend courses in Tai Chi,<br />
Pilates, Flamenco Dancing, Drawing, Painting,<br />
Gardening, Indian Cookery, Pottery, Silver<br />
Jewellery Making, Textiles, Upcycling, Upholstery,<br />
Yoga, and much more. You can even choose to<br />
complete a funded course in GCSE English or<br />
maths (criteria applies) or one of their Level 2<br />
online distance learning courses.<br />
Friends Annie and Vanessa were keen to do the<br />
Upholstery for Beginners and Improvers course<br />
with Buckinghamshire Adult Learning but didn’t<br />
have a piece of furniture to work with. So they<br />
decided to try and find some suitable items at<br />
auction and they managed to pick up a bargain<br />
furniture lot at Tring Auction House that included<br />
two chairs perfect for their intended project.<br />
Suitably prepared, Annie and Vanessa then<br />
enrolled on an Upholstery for Beginners and<br />
Improvers course at their nearest Adult Learning<br />
Centre. They striped back the old upholstery on<br />
the two chairs and began restoring them back<br />
to new, finishing them off with their chosen<br />
fabric, all under the expert guidance of their<br />
tutor Chris.<br />
Cathy, who recently joined an Acrylic Paint<br />
Pouring Workshop at Beaconsfield Adult<br />
Learning Centre, shared “It was an excellent<br />
course and tutor; I’m thrilled with my results.<br />
I’m inspired to do more and would encourage<br />
anyone to give one of their workshops a go -<br />
who knows where it may take them?!”<br />
The new courses for <strong>2024</strong>/25, which start in<br />
August and <strong>September</strong>, have now opened for<br />
enrolment. To find the course for you or to get<br />
more information on anything mentioned here,<br />
please visit www.adultlearningbc.ac.uk where<br />
you can search everything on offer and enrol<br />
online.<br />
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Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month<br />
<strong>September</strong> 10th & 24th | <strong>October</strong> 8th & 22nd<br />
Meditation: 19.30 - 20.30 (everyone over age 18 welcome)<br />
Healing clinic: 20.30 - 21.00<br />
Chalfont St Peter Community Centre<br />
Gravel Hill, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9QX<br />
Donations go to:<br />
Inger Lise: 07770 815 715 or email: pranichealing.chalfont@gmail.com<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 Beaconsfield on 01494 350 333<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 />
Rennie Grove<br />
Christmas Cards<br />
now on sale<br />
This Christmas Rennie Grove Peace<br />
Hospice Care has launched a range of<br />
seasonal Christmas cards.<br />
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care provides<br />
care and support for adults and children with<br />
a progressive life-limiting illness, and those<br />
who care for them, in Buckinghamshire and<br />
Hertfordshire.<br />
The festive range of cards includes 11 different<br />
designs, including traditional designs such as a<br />
robin, three wise men and a flying Santa Claus.<br />
All money raised from the sale of the cards will go<br />
towards providing vital hospice care services to<br />
people living with life-limiting illnesses in the local<br />
area.<br />
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care supports<br />
its patients to live the best quality of life they<br />
can through the combination of outpatient,<br />
rehabilitation and supportive care services,<br />
Hospice at Home and inpatient care that is<br />
right for them.<br />
The charity is also there for those around its<br />
patients, including family, friends and carers,<br />
ensuring that everyone can receive the right<br />
support, wherever and whenever they need it.<br />
Care is provided at no cost to the patients and<br />
families and is made possible by the generous<br />
donations it receives from the local community.<br />
Each set of Christmas cards features 10 of the<br />
same design and cost £3.75 a pack.<br />
If you are interested in buying a pack of cards,<br />
please visit shop.renniegrovepeace.org Closest<br />
shop: CSP & GX: 2 The Broadway, Market Pl,<br />
Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross SL9 9DX<br />
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Largest jumble sale<br />
in Gerrards Cross<br />
is back!<br />
27th and 28th <strong>September</strong><br />
10am - 1pm<br />
Join GXCA at the Memorial Centre in<br />
Gerrards Cross for ‘One of the Largest<br />
Jumble Sales’ in Buckinghamshire!<br />
Why Attend?<br />
Discover a treasure trove of bargains at our<br />
Jumble Sale in Gerrards Cross, one of the<br />
biggest events of its kind in the Region.<br />
Whether you’re looking for vintage clothing,<br />
antique furniture, rare collectibles, or everyday<br />
essentials, you’ll find something for everyone<br />
at unbeatable prices.<br />
Highlights:<br />
Wide Variety of Items: From clothes and books<br />
to home décor and electronics, our jumble<br />
sale has it all.<br />
Community Spirit: Meet your neighbours and<br />
support our charity.<br />
Don’t Miss Out!<br />
Early Bird Specials. Be the first to grab the<br />
best deals with our early bird specials from<br />
10:00 am to 1:00 pm.<br />
How to Participate:<br />
Donate Items: Have items you no longer<br />
need? Donate them to the Jumble sale and<br />
help support our cause. Donations can be<br />
dropped off at GXCA until <strong>September</strong> 25th.<br />
Volunteer: Want to get involved? We’re<br />
looking for volunteers to help with setup,<br />
sales, and clean-up. Contact us to sign up.<br />
Spread the Word:<br />
Help us make this event a huge success by<br />
sharing it with your friends and family. Follow<br />
us on social media for updates, sneak peeks of<br />
items, and more!<br />
Join us for the Buckinghamshire Jumble Sale<br />
on <strong>September</strong> 27th and 28th and experience<br />
the best bargains and community spirit the<br />
region has to offer!<br />
Where:<br />
Gerrards Cross Community Association<br />
8 East Common, Gerrards Cross. SL9 7AD<br />
When:<br />
Friday 27th <strong>September</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Saturday 28th <strong>September</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Timings & Booking:<br />
10:00am to 1:00pm<br />
Entrance Fee £3.00<br />
Experienced, Friendly<br />
& Professional Internal<br />
& External Decorators.<br />
We have been<br />
working in & around<br />
Beaconsfield,<br />
Gerrards Cross,<br />
<strong>Amersham</strong> &<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 />
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Confirmed Gold Sponsors<br />
If your business would like to be a<br />
sponsor please get in touch<br />
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COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
Upcoming Events<br />
at Bekonscot<br />
Model 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 />
Learning by doing<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 />
Nearly 80 Scouts (boys and girls aged<br />
10 to 14) from across Buckinghamshire<br />
attended a training weekend at Braid<br />
Wood campsite. The weekend camp was<br />
for Patrol Leaders and potential Patrol<br />
Leaders.<br />
They were given the opportunity to learn new<br />
skills that would help them develop leadership<br />
proficiency. These included planning and running<br />
games and activities, helping new Scouts,<br />
organising and having input into the programme<br />
and learning by doing and having fun.<br />
The main part of the camp was for them to try<br />
different activities. These included using an axe<br />
and saw, whittling, building different types of<br />
fires, knots and pioneering, map skills including<br />
reading contours and plucking, preparing and<br />
cooking a pigeon. They were also given the<br />
opportunity to do some backwoods cooking<br />
and pitch tents.<br />
When asked what they liked about Scouts,<br />
Alex, Chloe and Jacob said, “Meeting new<br />
people, doing new things like cooking a pigeon,<br />
camping, water sports and other activities you<br />
cannot do at school or at home.”<br />
Volunteer Catherine said, “Volunteering is so<br />
rewarding. You help young people to learn and<br />
develop different skills and when they move<br />
on to the next section you feel you have been<br />
involved in helping to shape their future. You also<br />
see them grow and mature in the time they spent<br />
in the section. In addition you see them become<br />
more confident.” Catherine added, “It’s lovely<br />
when a parent says ‘Thank you for helping my<br />
child, they really enjoy coming along and doing<br />
different activities.’ ”<br />
Lucy Parker who arranged the weekend said, “The<br />
aim of the weekend is to prepare the Scouts for<br />
the role of Patrol Leader. It will give them tools,<br />
ideas and lots of fun and friendship. They will be<br />
given the opportunity to start developing skills for<br />
life and try some new activities.”<br />
Due to the continued demand for places, across<br />
all of the sections, Squirrels (boys and girls aged<br />
4 and 5) Beavers (boys and girls aged 6 to 8),<br />
Cubs (boys and girls aged 8 to 10), Scouts (boys<br />
and girls aged 10 to 14) and Explorers (boys<br />
and girls aged 14 to 17), more volunteers are<br />
needed. If you would like to volunteer in any<br />
capacity including administration, maintenance,<br />
or finance, please visit www.scouts.org.uk/join.<br />
No experience is necessary, roles are flexible<br />
and training will be provided when you want it.<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 />
original model village, opening<br />
for the first time in 1929.<br />
Enter our competition to win a family<br />
ticket.<br />
Answer this simple question:<br />
How old is Bekonscot?<br />
a) 98 b) 97 c) 95 d) 96<br />
Go online to:<br />
amershamtogether.co.uk/competition<br />
T’s and C’s apply<br />
Closing date: 5th <strong>October</strong><br />
Good luck!<br />
CSP Kindness Club:<br />
Bringing hope to<br />
Ukraine and beyond<br />
The Kindness Club in Chalfont St Peter<br />
(CSP) exemplifies “kindness in action.”<br />
Originally established in 2022 as Ukrainian<br />
Outreach to support displaced Ukrainian<br />
women and children, the initiative has evolved<br />
into a broader community effort. The club now<br />
collects donations for Ukraine biweekly while<br />
also aiding locals in need.<br />
“Donations are gathered from our blue<br />
container, transported to Croydon, and packed<br />
by volunteers at the White Eagle Polish Club,”<br />
says organiser Karen Dickson. “From there,<br />
they’re safely delivered to Przemyśl, near<br />
the Ukraine border, before reaching remote<br />
villages in Ukraine. It’s an entire chain of<br />
volunteers making this possible.” She<br />
expresses deep gratitude to the Polish<br />
Club, Polish Specialities, and the local<br />
community for their ongoing support.<br />
As the war continues, the Kindness Club<br />
prioritizes mobility aids, medical equipment,<br />
and first-aid supplies. Wheelchairs, crutches,<br />
walkers, and diabetic supplies are welcomed<br />
at their Mill Meadow donation point (SL9 9QX)<br />
on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am to 12pm.<br />
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COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
The Lionesses<br />
Football News<br />
As Kings Church <strong>Amersham</strong> Lionesses<br />
finished a memorable football season,<br />
the girls’ football team has much to celebrate.<br />
From exciting victories on the field to<br />
individual recognitions, the team has grown<br />
stronger, more united, and is looking forward<br />
to even greater achievements in the coming<br />
season.<br />
Kicking Off with a Strong Start<br />
The season began with a bang as the<br />
teams participated in a highly competitive<br />
tournament. Facing tough opposition, the<br />
players displayed incredible teamwork,<br />
resilience, and skill. After a hard-fought series<br />
of matches, they secured a commendable 3rd<br />
place finish. This early success set the tone<br />
for the rest of the season which is full of many<br />
changes, specially the U13 who start to play a<br />
11 aside.<br />
Get Involved!<br />
If you know a girl who loves football or is<br />
interested in trying it for the first time, now is<br />
the perfect time to get involved! With plans<br />
for more tournaments, training sessions, and<br />
exciting matches this season, there’s plenty of<br />
opportunity for new players to join the fun.<br />
For more information about joining the<br />
team or upcoming events, please reach out<br />
to the coaching staff or visit their website.<br />
They look forward to welcoming new faces<br />
and continuing to grow the teams!<br />
https://www.kcafc.co.uk<br />
Help - I am in debt!<br />
Many people are in debt but crucially,<br />
there’s support available. The first step<br />
is to collect all the information you have<br />
about your debts, for example contracts,<br />
bills and statements.<br />
Next, make a list of debts and the details<br />
of each. Include who you owe money to (this<br />
person/company is your ‘creditor’); when you<br />
first missed a payment; and how much you<br />
owe. Make a note of your account or reference<br />
number and what steps the creditor has taken to<br />
get the money back, eg. sending you letters.<br />
It might feel overwhelming when you see all<br />
your debts written down - but try not to worry, the<br />
important thing is that you’re resorting them out. If<br />
you’re behind on household bills, prioritise<br />
paying your rent or mortgage, plus energy bills<br />
and Council Tax first. Not paying these bills has<br />
the most serious consequences.<br />
You should speak to the person or company<br />
you owe money to, to see if there are any<br />
manageable steps you can take to start reducing<br />
your debt. Once you’ve got these priority debts<br />
under control, you should look at any other debts<br />
like credit card or store card debts, payday loans<br />
or missed Buy Now Pay Later payments.<br />
While you’re looking at the money going out,<br />
remember to consider money that could be<br />
coming in. It’s always worth checking if there are<br />
any benefits that you’re eligible for. There’s a<br />
benefits calculator on our website you can use to<br />
do this plus advice on how to reduce living costs.<br />
There’s also emergency support that you may<br />
be able to access, such as a food bank or fuel<br />
vouchers. You could also contact your local<br />
council to see if they can offer support. We<br />
know that times are incredibly tough but please<br />
remember, you don’t have to face this alone, do<br />
contact us to help you find a way forward.<br />
Citizens Advice Bucks 0808 278 7938<br />
www.citizensadvicebucks.org.uk<br />
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Gerrards Cross<br />
Fun Run<br />
2025<br />
Do something amazing VOLUNTEER<br />
on the GX Fun Run Committee<br />
We need help with:<br />
* Registrations<br />
* Route planning<br />
* Volunteer co-ordination<br />
* Children’s races<br />
* Marshalling<br />
* Site management<br />
A community 5km family fun run event in Gerrards Cross<br />
This event has been kindly sponsored by businesses<br />
in the area. In 2022 we raised over £40k for local charities.<br />
If you would like to be a sponsor or volunteer email:<br />
gxfunrun@gerrardscrosstogether.co.uk<br />
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Poggenpohl Marlow<br />
75 High St | Marlow<br />
SL7 1AB<br />
phone 01628 326 061<br />
marlow@poggenpohl.com<br />
www.marlow.poggenpohl.com<br />
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COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
Age Concern GX<br />
Centre turns one!<br />
The Age Concern GX Plus Information<br />
Centre in Chalfont St Peter’s Market Place<br />
has celebrated its first birthday, and their<br />
trustees and other volunteers gathered in<br />
the centre to celebrate.<br />
“We took a leap of faith in opening an<br />
Information Centre amongst our high street<br />
shops as we were not aware of any similar<br />
centres being open anymore, and we are<br />
relieved that almost 2,000 people have been<br />
through our door over the last year, with<br />
overwhelming feedback from those that have<br />
been helped that the centre has proved to be a<br />
real lifeline. Many have reported how the centre<br />
has helped turned lives around: a widow finding<br />
the courage to venture out again, a husband<br />
finding immediate support for his wife’s dementia<br />
diagnosis, a blind gentleman getting his daily<br />
post read to him, a safe space for a widower<br />
who had lost his wife of 60+ years a few hours<br />
earlier… The staff and volunteers have been on<br />
hand to hold the hand of people sometimes<br />
going through their darkest days,“ said trustee<br />
Karen Dickson.<br />
The Information Centre at 8 Market Place<br />
(SL9 9EA) Is open every week day, 9am – 2pm,<br />
for information and advice on any matters<br />
concerning the elderly, so please feel free to<br />
drop in!<br />
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AMERSHAM <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 p30<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, Beaconsfield HP9 1QG<br />
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<strong>Together</strong> Trades Directory<br />
<strong>Amersham</strong> <strong>Together</strong><br />
Share your recommendations with us at trades@communitytogether.co.uk<br />
CAR SERVICES<br />
A J Dunlop Car Servicing Ltd<br />
We have provided friendly advice, quality servicing,<br />
repairs and MOTs since 1985. Online booking,<br />
collection and delivery available.<br />
t: 01494 670 510<br />
w: www.ajdunlop.co.uk<br />
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -<br />
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR<br />
Alcon Electrical Installations<br />
Family run business providing domestic<br />
and commercial electrical services.<br />
t: 07725 172 878 / 07730 575 633<br />
w: alconelectrical.co.uk<br />
Back to Life Cleaning<br />
Family run business providing carpet and upholstery<br />
cleaning. £10 off with production of advert<br />
Call for a free quotation.<br />
Freephone: 0800 2118 387 or 07726 491 580<br />
Oxford Aerials<br />
Local TV aerial and satellite installation and<br />
repair services, internet/Wifi blackspots fixed.<br />
t: 01628 439 115<br />
e: shaun@oxfordaerials.co.uk<br />
Rees & Brookman Ltd<br />
Established in 1949 heating engineer specialising<br />
in boiler installations, repairs, servicing, bath-rooms,<br />
pumps, renewable energy products, showers etc.<br />
t: 01494 712 387 / rees.brookman@btinternet.com<br />
Wildwood Bespoke Carpentry<br />
Designing bespoke beautiful garden rooms,<br />
outdoor living and indoor furniture tailored to<br />
your needs.<br />
t: 07855 484 944 / 07379 209 449<br />
e: contact@wildwoodbespokecarpentry.co.uk<br />
www.wildwoodbespokecarpentry.co.uk<br />
Infinity Fencing & Landscapes<br />
Family run business specialising in fencing &<br />
landscaping. Also provide driveways, patios and<br />
concrete and shed bases<br />
Call for a free quotation.<br />
Freephone: 01494 413 315 / 07748 992 776<br />
N. Gillie Decorating Services<br />
Experienced, friendly professional internal and<br />
external decorators who have been working in<br />
the area since 1993.<br />
t: 01494 681 794 / 07771 521 263<br />
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 />
30 <strong>Amersham</strong> <strong>Together</strong> is part of Community <strong>Together</strong><br />
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.
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