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Mosaic Arts Trail p22

Sunshine Community Board p28

Vegan Recipe - Cuddle in a Bowl p14

Community Together Wellbeing Tips p18 -20

News from Beaconsfield Town Council p6 & p16

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Thank you to our Community Champion Sponsors

Welfare of older people

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Save the date:

Sunday

17th May

Charity 5km Fun Run

Register Now p8

For help or food donations

office@onecantrust.org.uk

Tel: 01494 512 277

WINTER EDITION January/February Issue 51

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Useful Numbers

Age UK’s Befriending Service

Matches older people with volunteers

who have similar interests. t: 01296 431911

e: age@ageukbucks.org.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous

Call confidentially on: 0800 917 7650

The Beaconsfield Advisory Centre

t: 01494 672987

e: contact@beaconsfieldadvisorycentre.org.uk

Victim support line - help after a crime

t: 08 08 16 89 11

www.victimsupport.org.uk

Be Amazing & Donate

Donate food to One Can Trust on

Monday - Friday - 8.30am - 3.30pm

Call 01494 512 277

Forever Colours Children’s Hospice

Caring for families of children with

learning disabilities & life-limiting

or life-threatening conditions

Donate: forevercolourshospice.org.uk

Meet the Team

Publisher

Therese Cooklin

Magazine Designer

Mathew Peet

Executive Assistant

Ani Stoyanova

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loss or damage, caused by errors or omissions. Inclusion of advertisers

does not indicate our endorsement of their products or services.

Dignitaries attend Mayor of Beaconsfield’s Civil Service

Hello and Welcome!

Welcome to the first issue of 2026.

A new year invites us to pause, breathe, and look

back with honesty and kindness. Reflect on the good

things you achieved in 2025 - the moments you

grew, the goals you reached, and even the lessons

that came from what didn’t go as planned. Last year,

we also lost a close relative, and it reminded me

how important it is to make time and space for the

people we love. Life moves quickly, but connection

is what truly anchors us.

In a world that often rushes us, stillness has a quiet

wisdom. When we slow the breath - deep, gentle,

steady - we see more clearly and reconnect with

what matters: relationships, wellbeing, and the

simple joy of being present.

I am devoted to helping people and

am excited to launch Community

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like to try Qi Gong, Lee Holden has

kindly shared some free sessions.

Scan the link.

So breathe deeply.

Slow down. Be here, now.

With love,

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COMMUNITY NEWS

© Richard Storey

Beaconsfield lights switch-on!

We had a great turnout on Friday 28th

November for our annual Christmas

Market in the Old Town. The Mayor,

Cllr Anita Cranmer led the crowd in

their countdown to the switch-on.

Fred Farncombe

representing the

Manor of Hall Barn

led a tribute to

Dick Smith, as

the plaque

commemorating

300 years of a Town

Crier in Beaconsfield

has been mounted

on the wall of the

Reading Rooms.

© Nikki Edwards

Last year’s Mayor, Cllr Paul Mason, had

raised enough money to Name a Guide

Dog Puppy and he awarded the prize for

naming the puppy to Kanika Dharmayat

with her entry, Beacon. “A beacon, found

in the name Beaconsfield, provides a

guiding light to those who need it, like

a guide dog does for those with visual

impairments.”

Our councillors ran

a tombola with gifts

donated by the very

generous businesses

of Beaconsfield, and

raised over £2000

for the Mayor’s

Charities, the

Florence Nightingale

Hospice and NSPCC.

Thanks again to

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all our sponsors,

Starboard Hotels, Doctor Now,

Hall Barn Estates, Brittons Solicitors,

A H Tripp & Son, KBS (KitchenBedroomStudios),

and The Greyhound.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Register now!

Fun Run registration

is now open!

Fun Run Together - GX, returns on Sunday

17th May 2026 (11am - 4pm) with renewed

energy and strong local support, bringing the

community together and raising funds for local

charities.

Organisers are pleased to welcome new Gold

Sponsors: St Mary’s School as the Children’s Race

Sponsor, The Bull Hotel (Sarova Hotel Group), and

Thorpe House School. Their involvement strengthens

the event’s commitment to youth, participation and

local engagement.

and GXCA. On registration you can make a

donation, please be generous.

Whether running, walking, volunteering or cheering,

the event offers something for everyone. This year,

organisers look forward to welcoming participants

to the new venue and community space - GXCA,

creating a fresh setting for connection and celebration.

Early Bird registration is now open:

www.gerrardscrosstogether.co.uk/gxfunrun

They join long-standing Gold Sponsors whose

continued support makes the event possible:

BP Collins LLP, Community Together Wellbeing,

David Moore Photography, Doctor Now, EdenCare

at Home, Frost Partnership, Gayhurst School, GX

Physio, Kidd Rapinet LLP and Nunn Hayward. The

event also acknowledges Chhokar & Co Solicitors as

a valued Silver Sponsor.

Fun Run Together - GX 2026 is raising funds for three

local charities: Scannappeal, Cameron’s Companions

Join adult

Girlguiding in 2026

Trefoil Guild is Girlguiding for adults with a

programme of friendship, service and fun.

Anyone can belong as long as they are willing to

support the Guiding ethos and make our Promise.

We support the local Guiding District and have our

own monthly meetings, at Gerrards Cross Guide

Hall, as well as regular walks and outings.

As part of our programme we support a different

charity each year. For 2025 this was the residents of

the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy. Medical advances

mean more and more people with epilepsy have

been enabled to live independently but those with

severe epilepsy do not always respond to current

options. For the Epilepsy Society research is

ongoing while the centre at Chalfont provides

specialist residential care for approximately 90

adults who, in addition to their epilepsy, often have

associated and additional complications.

Our main fund raiser was a Purple Party (everyone

wore something purple, the colour of epilepsy) and

we recently presented £1,420 to be spent on “treats”

for the residents, events including a pantomime

performed at the Centre by a professional group.

If you would like to know more about

Trefoil Guild, contact Jane Graham:

gxtrefoil@gmail.com


FINANCIAL ADVICE

Now is a good time to check your lasting

power of attorney

The New Year is a natural moment

to look at the plans we rely on to

safeguard our family.

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) gives

someone you trust the authority to make

decisions if you cannot, but it only works

if the people named in it can act on your

behalf when needed.

Many LPAs are set up and then forgotten.

If your attorney has moved, become

unwell, or can no longer act, the

document may need a simple update.

Without that update, your replacement

attorneys cannot step in, even in the

case of an emergency.

A quick check now can help to prevent

delays later. Make sure your attorneys

are still willing and able, their details are

current, and your replacements know

they are named.

If anything has changed, we can guide

you through the next steps. At Leigh

Duncan, we help keep your LPA accurate

and ready so that your affairs can be

managed with confidence.


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YOUR GUIDE TO GOOD HEALTH. BODY, MIND, & SOUL.

At Crazy Bear, wellness feels as good as it looks.

Our approach is simple: Discipline meets decadence.

We blend health with indulgence, movement with martinis, and balance with celebration.

Wellness isn’t rigid, it’s sleep, nourishment, connection, and knowing when to relax.

What we offer

Memberships

Thai massage treatments

Gym classes for local residents, members & hotel guests

Training on better sleep hygiene, nutrition, hormone health and injury recovery

Evening & daytime health seminars

Indulge & connect coffee mornings

Bespoke 1:1 PT experiences with James at Beaconsfield.

Email: james.griffiths@crazybear.co.uk

or call 0203 9944555

View all things wellness on our website

https://crazybear.co.uk/crazy-bear-gym-and-wellness-coaching/


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EYE NEWS

Driving with confidence

in the dark

For many drivers, the road after dark

can be a challenge. Headlights from

oncoming traffic, glare from wet roads,

and poor visibility can turn even familiar

routes into stressful experiences.

That’s where lenses like EnRoute Pro could help.

These driving lenses are designed specifically

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visual clarity on the road.

Developed with advanced glare-reducing filters

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headlights. By minimising scattered light and

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drivers to detect obstacles, pedestrians, and traffic

signs more quickly and clearly.

EnRoute Pro were originally designed to aid the

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drivers, but they can also aid drivers who find

driving at night difficult because of headlight

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and comfortable vision at all distances.

The technology used in EnRoute Pro lenses was

designed with an aim to reduce visual fatigue,

improve reaction time, and ultimately, ensure

safer roads.

Solutions like EnRoute Pro lenses serve as a

reminder that innovation in optics can have

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Ask your optician for further details.

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To book an appointment call 01494 672193

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Join 1,500 runners & walkers on a 5km community route

through Gerrards Cross. Bring family, neighbours & groups

together as we finish at the GXCA Memorial Centre for

music, food and fun. Your stride supports vital local charities,

Scannappeal and Cameron's Companions.

Together, we create impact.

Thank you to all our amazing sponsors:

Charity 5km Fun Run

Sunday 17th May

11am - 4pm

Registration open, scan

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For company sponsorship & community involvement email:

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RECIPE

Golden coconut

lentil stew with

winter greens

(Vegan + gluten free)

A deeply soothing bowl of warmth - creamy

coconut, turmeric, winter vegetables, and

protein-rich red lentils - this meal feels like a

hug from the inside out.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil

• 1 onion, finely diced

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 150g red split lentils (naturally gluten

free), rinsed

• 400ml organic coconut milk

• 500ml gluten-free vegetable stock

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 handfuls organic kale or spinach

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional,

vegan savoury depth)

• Salt & pepper

• Fresh herbs to garnish (coriander,

parsley, or microgreens)

Method

1. Warm the oil and sauté the onion for

5 minutes until soft.

2. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin and

smoked paprika; stir for 30 seconds.

3. Add the lentils, coconut milk, stock and

carrots. Simmer for 20 minutes until creamy.

4. Stir in the greens and cook for a further

2–3 minutes.

5. Finish with lemon juice, seasoning, and

herbs.

6. Serve with gluten-free flatbread or brown

rice.

Why it’s perfect for January & February

This dish is comfort and nourishment combined

- rich in plant protein, naturally anti-inflammatory,

excellent for digestion, and completely vegan

& gluten free.

Disclaimer

This recipe and article are provided for general information

only and are not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding

any specific health concerns, allergies, or dietary requirements.

Community Together Communications accepts no responsibility

for individual reactions or outcomes.


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What’s been happening at

Beaconsfield Town Council?

The Town Council has been undertaking

much work on the many planning

applications and appeals affecting our

town and the land around it and will be

taking part in the Beeches Park appeal in

our capacity as a Statutory Consultee.

Although legislation is making things much

harder with yet more changes introduced in

December to the National Planning Policy

Framework (NPPF), the Town Council remain

committed to protecting Beaconsfield and our

precious green belt in the interests of all our

residents.

Our Remembrance Day event on Sunday 9th

November was attended by a record sized

crowd. We were proud to organise this event

with all the churches. It was attended by our

MP Joy Morrisey, cadets from Army, Air Force

and Police and all the community groups in the

town, coming together to lay wreaths and show

their respect in the act of Remembrance.


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names in photo

Mayor of Beaconsfield’s Civic Service

© Community Together Communications

Our wonderful Brass Band of volunteers was led

by Ben Qureshi, and we fondly remembered

Trevor Austin 1931-2025 of Rosehill Instruments,

who had started this and turned it into what

is now a tradition in Beaconsfield. The service

was broadcast live by Wycombe Sound and you

can listen again on their website.

On 23.11.25, the Civic Service

was held at St Mary’s and

All Saints Church.

This was hosted by our Mayor Cllr Anita

Cranmer and was attended by Countess

Howe, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of

Buckinghamshire, Pippa Kirkbride, High Sheriff

of Buckinghamshire and many Mayors and

dignitaries from around the county, joining

together to acknowledge the importance and

commitment to public service.

KEEP IN TOUCH

Everyone loves our events, but we

do sometimes get complaints that

people don’t know what’s going on.

The best ways to find out what’s on, are to:-

Subscribe to our website –

www.beaconsfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk and

put your email into the subscribe box at the

bottom of the welcome page.

Follow us on Facebook -

https://www.facebook.com/BeaconsfieldTC


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HEALTH & WELLBEING

A practical and

interactive guide

to wellbeing

Check out our new website:

communitytogetherwellbeing.co.uk

Discovering our

true selves:

When we were

born, we arrived

with nothing.

Over time,

through parents,

experiences,

culture, and life,

we add layers

that mask our

true identity. This

guide invites you to

gently peel those

layers away.

Visit our new Master Your Emotions stories

- fun animations using the cute Gonk to

depict every day human emotions and

how we can tackle them.

How gratitude

can make all the

difference:

When life feels

dark or obstacles

appear, a shift in

perspective can

make all the

difference.

Practice gratitude

to find the light.

Brainstorm what

you’re grateful for

and watch our short gratitude video.

Flowing like water:

We are energy,

like water flowing

around obstacles.

Let’s meet

challenges with

ease. Journal about

your blocks and

watch the video on

flowing through life

and how you can

move like water with

a Qi Gong practice with Lee Holden.

Connect with who

you are:

Take a quiet moment

each morning to reflect.

Celebrate the good

you did and consider

what you can improve.

Download our resource

guide for daily practice

and watch the video

on removing the monkey mind - it’s a Qi

Gong practice called, ‘Repulse the Monkey!’

Breath:

the essence of life:

We can live without

eating food for

a little time, but

without breath

this is not possible.

Breathing brings

prana - our life force

- into our bodies.

Practice deep

abdominal breathing

to stay calm. For techniques, visit our

website. communitytogetherwellbeing.co.uk

We hope this guide helps you find your

essence. Be kind and loving to yourself,

and may 2026 bring you good health,

joy, abundance and a life full of energy!


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HEALTH & WELLBEING

Simple health:

mastering the art

of wellbeing

Words by James Griffiths

Director of Wellbeing at the Crazy Bear

Good health, in its most fundamental

sense, is a state of being without illness or

injury, and experts insist that individuals

must prioritise this objective. To simplify

the pursuit, three essential numbers

must be optimised: blood pressure,

waist-to-hip ratio, and heart rate recovery.

Keeping all three in the “green” zone

offers a substantial reduction in the risk

of serious illness.

Achieving lasting wellbeing requires consistent

daily investment in behaviour. Professionals advise

minimising the four least healthy behaviours -

physical inactivity, smoking, excessive alcohol,

and poor nutrition. Conversely, one must regularly

invest in the four most healthy behaviours: physical

activity, good nutrition, quality sleep, and nurturing

a strong community. These practices culminate

in the four daily pillars of health: Be Active, Be

Outside in nature, Be Together, and Be Passionate.

The true trick to

sustaining optimal

health lies

not in achieving

perfection, but in

understanding

behaviour change.

An individual’s health

is an exact mirror

of their lifestyle; the

choices and routines

they practice dictate

how they feel and

look. Experts argue

that mastering

health is largely a

matter of mastering

one’s behaviour in

a modern environment that often makes unhealthy

choices readily accessible. The root cause of poor

health is invariably lifestyle, not a lack of specific

supplements.

The path to change is often fraught with barriers.

The social barrier arises when new behaviours

negatively impact one’s social status. The S.C.A.R.F.

framework - Status, Certainty, Autonomy,

Relatedness, and Fairness - helps people assess

and overcome this hurdle. The behavioural barrier

often involves habitual practices, such as seeking

“altered reality” through unhelpful rituals (like

drinking to de-stress), which must be replaced

with more positive habits. Procrastination is also

common, captured by the D.U.S.T. acronym:

when a task is too Difficult, misunderstood,

generates fear, or is too Tedious. In all cases, the

solution is consistent: asking for help to reframe

the challenge and gain necessary support.

Ultimately, consistent small wins, celebrated and

stacked high, will always surpass inconsistent

major changes on the journey to robust

wellbeing.

For more details go to p10



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Mosaic trail set

to brighten

Beaconsfield

Old Town

Beaconsfield Old Town will soon unveil

a vibrant new cultural attraction - a

Mosaic Trail celebrating local history,

creativity, and community spirit. Launching

in February 2026, the trail links three

brand-new community-created artworks

with the much-loved mosaics already

decorating the Old Town’s historic streets.

A celebration of community craftsmanship

At its heart are three new mosaics shaped by

extensive community involvement and guided

by artists Maud Milton and Melanie Mosaics. A

key highlight is Maud Milton’s Tree of Life, installed

at the Fitzwilliams Centre. Symbolic across many

faiths, it represents shared journeys and the

interconnectedness of the community. Milton’s

process invites people to create patterned or

worded clay tiles which are then glazed and built

into the final piece. More than 250 contributors -

from St Mary’s Primary School, St Mary’s Church,

the toddler group, and local families - took part in

workshops, weaving their stories into this uplifting

new artwork.

Another highlight is the Peacock Butterfly

mosaic, created by Beaconsfield’s entire

Girlguiding community - from Rainbows and

Brownies to Guides, Rangers, and leaders. Led

by local artist Melanie Mosaics, the piece sparkles

with traditional tile-and-glass detail and is now

displayed on the Guide Hut overlooking Malthouse

Square. The butterfly design also encourages

visitors to explore Holtspur Nature Reserve, home

to half of England’s recorded butterfly species.

The third new mosaic, The Stagecoach, is

currently being created by Maud Milton.

Celebrating Beaconsfield’s heritage as a major

coaching stop in the 1700s and 1800s - when up

to 25 coaches passed through daily - the artwork

reflects the Old Town’s rich travel history, still visible

in its arched coaching entrances. The mosaic will

be installed at 51 London End, formerly The Bull


Inn. Contributors include Bucks Vision, a local group

supporting residents who are blind or

visually impaired.

Honouring history along the way

The trail also features two Old Town landmarks:

the Beaconsfield War Memorial and the newly

mounted Town Crier Plaque on the Reading Room.

Long-serving Town Crier Richard “Dick” Smith,

appointed in 1969, decorated tiles for the project

and helped launch the New Town trail. His stories

of the seventeenth-century highwayman Claude

Duval also helped inspire the Stagecoach mosaic

theme.

Rediscovering existing mosaics

The route highlights Beaconsfield’s existing

mosaics, including two striking pebble designs by

internationally renowned artist Maggy Howarth.

Depicting horses and celebrating the town’s

coaching heritage, they sit outside the Saracens

Head and Pizza Express and form an important

historical thread within the trail.

A boost for local tourism and walkability

Organisers hope the trail will encourage residents

and visitors to explore the Old Town on foot,

supporting local shops, cafés, and heritage spots.

Clear signage, printed maps, and digital guides

will help visitors follow the route and uncover each

artwork’s story.

Blending history, craftsmanship, and community

creativity, the Beaconsfield Mosaic Trail is set

to brighten the Old Town in 2026 - reflecting

its past while celebrating the people shaping

it today. For more information go to:

https://creativepartnershipsbeaconsfield.org

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COMMUNITY NEWS

The Beaconsfield

Christmas shoe

box appeal for the

elderly

Christmas time can be a difficult time of

year especially for the elderly, from losing

loved ones, maybe being less mobile and

active to feeling forgotten.

This year local resident Jeannette Buckle decided

that she wanted to do something for the elderly in

Beaconsfield, particularly those living alone. So she

launched a shoe box appeal just for the elderly.

Jeannette & Cllr Sandie Saunders at Waitrose

With various initiatives and donations of shoe

boxes, she has managed to collect a staggering

amount over 200 filled Christmas shoe boxes,

brimming with goodwill and Christmas cheer.

These have been delivered directly to the elderly

or shared out at the various senior citizens lunch

clubs, including the Christmas Day lunch, held at

St Teresa’s Parish Centre.

Rouse Accountants donations

Her message touched the hearts and minds of

local people and businesses alike.

Morse Funerals box donations

Jeannette says ‘I am delighted that this Appeal has

resonated with local people and businesses. I am so

proud what Beaconsfield collectively has achieved

for the elderly this Christmas’.

Hearthfelt thanks to all local residents and

businesses who have supported and donated.

Special thanks to Ashington Page,

Rouse Accountants, Morse Funeral Services,

Thirst4Coffee, WeDoMobility, Waitrose and

Bekonscot Model Village.

Next Christmas - If you would like to get involved

and help Jeannette organise the Beaconsfield

Christmas Shoe Box appeal for the elderly 2026

please email her at jbuckle32@gmail.com


CARING FOR YOUR LOVED ONES

OVER THE WINTER MONTHS

Live-in care can provide you with the peace of

mind that your loved one is looked after over

the winter period. Ashridge Home Care is

an award-winning, independent and family-run

business. As well as companionship our carers

provide all the care your relative needs to

remain safe and happy in their own home.

What we can help with:

• 24-hour live-in care or hourly visiting care

• Medication administration and personal care

• Meal preparation, housekeeping and shopping

• Welfare check and

companionship

Let Ashridge Home Care be the helping hand

you need this winter, so you can focus on what

truly matters - spending time with loved ones.

Call our friendly team on

Tel: 01494 917344 or visit

www.ashridgehomecare.co.uk

for more information.

Morse Funeral Services

Independent Funeral Directors

Here when your family needs ours

Together we will arrange a fitting, affordable funeral without compromising

on respect and dignity for your loved ones.

* Experienced, personal service * Cremation * Burial *

* Fully equipped facility for the care of loved ones *

* Direct Cremation available * Green Funerals *

* Prepaid Plans * Chapel of Rest * Full wash facilities*

e: info@morsefunerals.co.uk

t: 01494 301 232 ( 24 hour )

w: www.morsefunerals.co.uk

38 London End, Beaconsfield, HP9 2JH


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Safe & gentle ear wax

removal at a clinic

near you

Why are your ears ringing?

It is very important to get your ears checked if you are

experiencing ringing in one or both ears. The following

are some of the reasons why your ears are ringing;

• Impacted wax

• Ear infection

• Middle ear tumors

• Otosclerosis

• Vascular problems (circulation disorders)

• Ménière’s disease

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Call for more information on

Call: 01494 590 860 (press option 4) or 07535 603 744

e: hearwego.beaconsfield@gmail.com | w: www.hearwegoaudiology.co.uk

The Clinic, 37 Station Road, Beaconsfield HP9 1QG


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THE SUNSHINE COMMUNITY BOARD

Advertise your community

group, club or charity

contact us now.

See p4 for copy deadlines.

email: clubs@beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous

Worried about your drinking?

Call local AA helpline, open 24/7

t: 01628 530 055

www.aachilternthames.org.uk

National helpline 0800 917 7650

www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

SCRABBLE CLUB

FOR ADULTS

A friendly club for adults. Challenge someone new to a

game of Scrabble

NO BOOKING REQUIRED – JUST DROP IN!

When: Thursdays

Where: Beaconsfield Library

Phone: 01296 382415

Email: lib-bea@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Learning, Laughter,

Living!

Learn

Al-Anon Family Groups

Laugh

Live!

‘Battle of the Somme Confidential 1916’ support & for family/friends affected by a

Join one of over 100 Groups our members ‘Elvis as you’ve never experienced loved him!’

organise in the Amersham area!

one’s drinking

Our General Meeting talks for November &

Activities Include:

December. Just one of over Meetings: 100 Mornings: Groups High our Wycombe (Mon), Amersham

Ancient Cultures, Drama, Dancing Members organise in the Amersham area! (Fri), Iver (Sat)

Language, Music, Technology

Walking, Wine Tasting, and Yoga

From Ancient Cultures, Evenings: Drama, Dancing,

Windsor (Mon), Beaconsfield (Tue/Sun),

Language and Music to Technology, Bourne End Walking, (Wed), Gerrards Cross (Thu)

Discover your next hobby!

Wine Tasting and Yoga. t: 0800 0086 811 | w: al-anonuk.org.uk

Website: www.chiltern-u3a.org.uk

www.chiltern-u3a.org.uk

The Chiltern Stroke Club

A friendly self support group for

Stroke survivors and their carers

Tuesdays 2 - 4pm

Holy Trinity Church, Amersham Road

Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire HP15 7PZ

t: 01494 728 537

e: grassadele@gmail.com

Beaconsfield Running Sisters

A friendly club for women of all ages and

abilities who enjoy running together. They

run all year round, even in bad weather.

They meet on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and

Thursdays at 7 p.m..

The meetings are held at Waitrose, Beaconsfield

New Town, near the Council Green.

w: www.runningsisters.com/beaconsfield.

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Together in the Community

Clubs and groups that light up our community

Talking Café

Date: Every Friday, 9-11 am.

Location: The Dove Café,

Mayflower Way, Beaconsfield.

A friendly chat and a complimentary

cuppa awaits those who would

welcome some company.

Partnership: The event is in partnership with Better

Connected Beaconsfield and The Dove Café.

w: www.betterconnectedbeaconsfield.org.uk

KIDDLEYDIVEY

FRIENDS

Music, singing & tea for all ages (0-100+ years)

NO NEED TO BOOK – JUST DROP IN!

Day: Thursdays

Venue: Beaconsfield Guide HQ, 35 Malthouse Square,

Bucks HP9 2BP

Crafty Cuppa

Location: St Michael & All Angels Church, 70

Sycamore Road, Amersham, HP6 5DR.

Date & Time: The 2nd and 4th Friday of each

month, from 10:30am to 11:30am.

A drop-in session for everyone who fancies a

bit of company. You can bring a craft to work on

while you chat.

t: 01494 726 680

w: https://www.stmichaelsamersham

Youthspace Drop-in

Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday during

term time, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

Location: Youthspace, 153a Wycombe End,

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LX.

This is a free, confidential, and safe space for

young people to chat, get support, or just hang

out with friends. No registration is required.

w: www.youthspace.org.uk

HIGH WYCOMBE

GATEWAY CLUB

Social club for adults with

learning disabilities

When: Tuesday evenings

Where: Wrights Meadow Community Centre

Website: www.highwycombegatewayclub.org

KNIT & NATTER

Woolly crafts and friendly chat

NO BOOKING REQUIRED – JUST DROP IN!

When: Wednesdays

Where: Beaconsfield Library

Phone: 01296 38241

Email: lib-bea@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Bucks Mind: Supporting Your

Mental Wellbeing Journey

Find compassionate mental health support in

Buckinghamshire. From counselling and crisis

help to empowering peer groups and wellbeing

activities, we’re here to help you recover and thrive.

You don’t have to face it alone. Explore our services

at bucksmind.org.uk/services/

t: 01494 463 364

e: info@bucksmind.org.uk

Hope Kids & Coffee

Fun, safe after-school club for games

and activities. This club is run by Hope

Church in partnership with The Curzon

Centre. Parents can enjoy free coffee in

the dedicated lounge

When: Fridays (term-time) from

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Where: The Curzon Centre, HP9 1RG

e: office@hopebeaconsfield.co.uk

w: www.hopebeaconsfield.co.uk

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Walking in Gratitude

On Christmas Day 2013, Chalfont

St Peter resident Paul’s wife - a

dedicated carer - went into work to

support residents and colleagues.

Partway through her shift, she began

to feel unwell, and the manager

contacted Paul to take her home.

When Paul arrived, he found his wife

sitting in the manager’s office with her

head lowered. As she looked up, she

suddenly collapsed.

Her heart had stopped. Thanks to the swift

and skilled actions of the care home staff

and paramedics, her pulse was brought

back.

She was rushed to Harefield Hospital,

where she received emergency treatment

in the catheter lab before being placed in

an induced coma for seven days. When

she finally woke, her recovery continued

on the ward - a journey that marked the

beginning of a long and emotional road

back to health.

Years later, Paul is now taking on a virtual

fitness challenge to raise funds for a

charity that played a vital role in saving

his wife’s life. He will be virtually walking

and running the iconic Route 66 - from E.

Adams Street in Chicago to Santa Monica

Pier in California - a total of 2,278 miles.

Please support him as he

gives back to those who

gave him so much.

To donate, visit:

www.shorturl.at/JUwB2

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Together Trades Directory

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Share your recommendations with us at trades@communitytogether.co.uk

CAR SERVICES

A J Dunlop Car Servicing Ltd

We have provided friendly advice, quality servicing,

repairs and MOTs since 1985. Online booking,

collection and delivery available.

t: 01494 670 510

w: www.ajdunlop.co.uk

HEALTH

Harrolds Opticians

Professional eye care for all the family.

w: www.harroldopticians.co.uk

t: 01494 672 193

Hear We Go Audiology

All hearing, micro suction, hearing aid advice

and procedures.

Visit: www.hearwegoaudiology.co.uk

t: 07535 603 744 or 01494 590 860

The Studio, 37 Station Road, Beaconsfield

HP9 1QG

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

Alcon Electrical Installations

Family run business providing domestic

and commercial electrical services.

t: 07725 172 878 / 07730 575 633

w: alconelectrical.co.uk

All Seasons Swimming Pool Company

Swimming Pool Service, Maintenance &

Refurbishment Professionals

m: 07703 529 139 e: aspoolcare@gmail.com

w: aspoolcare.co.uk

Back to Life Cleaning

Family run business providing carpet and upholstery

cleaning. £10 off with production of advert

Call for a free quotation.

Freephone: 0800 2118 387 or 07726 491 580

Beaconsfield Chimney Services

Professional cleaning service for open

fires, stoves and gas fires.

Also offer servicing and repairs. HETAS

registered and certificates issued.

Book online or call.

t: 07785 563 364

w: www.thelocalchimneysweep.co.uk

Infinity Fencing & Landscapes

Family run business specialising in fencing

& landscaping. Also provide driveways,

patios and concrete and shed bases

Call for a free quotation.

Phone: 01494 413 315 or 07711 413 315

Email: Infinity@yourfence.co.uk

Oxford Aerials

Local TV aerial and satellite installation and

repair services, internet/Wifi blackspots fixed.

t: 01628 439 115

e: shaun@oxfordaerials.co.uk

Shaun Guard

TV AERIAL & WIFI SERVICES

■ Aerials - supplied & repaired also poor reception solved

■ Satellite - Sky Q dish upgrades, discreet dish installs

■ Internet / WiFi - blackspots cured, internal & external data cabling

■ TVs - wall mounted or set up & tuned

www.oxfordaerials.co.uk

shaun@oxfordaerials.co.uk

Call us on 01628 562450


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