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Events
Wendover Village Quiz
If you can get up a team of three people available on Thursday evenings in October and November then why not enter the Wendover Village Quiz run every year by Wendover Parish Council? You will need to register at Wendover Clocktower, tel 01296 623056 or email admin@wendover-pc.gov.uk. The Quiz takes place from 7.30pm on Thursday evenings in the comfortable bar area of Wendover & Chiltern Hills Bowls Club, Dobbins Lane.
Our Place in History: the story of Wendover
Friday 3 September, 10.30am, Wendover Library
There will be a Coffee Morning for people to meet Margaret Gosling, the author of the new book on Wendover, 'Our Place in History: The Story of Wendover'. You can see the book and hear the story of its writing. Margaret Gosling is our Local Face this month.
Kimble and Ellesborough Horticultural Society - Autumn Show
Sunday 5 September, 2 00 – 4 30 pm at Stewart Hall
Visit our Autumn Show which promises fantastic displays including dahlias,chrysanthemums, fruit, vegetables and floral art. Why not feast your eyes on the exhibits and enjoy a home made cake and tea at the same time?
Tuesday 7 September: Grasses
Brian Fisher, a lecturer in Horticulture and recognised Plantsman, returns to share his vast knowledge of grasses - very popular plants with a multitude of uses.
Our monthly meetings are held at 8 00 pm in Little Kimble’s Stewart Hall. Visitors are always welcome free of charge. If you would like more information, please ring Tessa Madden on 01296 612648 or ask any Committee member at one of the meetings. You can also visit our website at www.bucksinfo.net/kehs
Justice & Peace Lunch
Tuesday 7 September, 12.30pm, W Christian Centre
A bowl of home-made soup, a piece of delicious bread, a simple lunch in good company – this is the recipe for the monthly Justice & Peace Lunch. The small donation requested goes to a good cause which is agreed on by those who attend the lunch. All are welcome.
Chiltern Humanists
Tuesday 14 September 7.45pm, Wendover Library
Our new season starts with a talk by Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of the British Humanists Association about their current major activities and priorities. The meeting will be at Wendover Library on Tuesday 14 September at 19.45. Everyone welcome.
Events in Halton
Halton Village Fete
Sunday 12 September, 11 to 5
This year, Halton Village is going to be reliving the old fete days of the 80s and 90s and hopes to continue doing this once a year. The fete will be held in the gardens of Lower Farm and Tree Tops on Sunday 12th September 11.00 – 5.00p.m.
Because this is the National Heritage weekend we are running a Vintage Bus from Tree Tops up to Halton House which will be open. There will also be vintage vehicles on display at Lower Farm which will form a procession through the village later.
There will be miniature sit-on steam train rides at Tree Tops as well as the normal stalls including Tombola, Ice Cream, Barbeque, Crafts & Gifts, Cakes, Beer Tent, Refreshment Tent, Wendover Arms Trust, a raffle and GK amusements: a roundabout, swing boats and inflatable slide – perfect for children. In addition will be the ‘Keep Clear’ jazz band, Diana Sharp will sing and Philippa Leeman of Dance & Arts will be bringing some of her ballet students for a display.
The proceeds will go to the Chiltern MS centre. The Halton Charities and the Church Fund will also benefit. This really is going to be a fun day and we hope to raise as much money for the charities as we can.
Halton House Open Day
Sunday 12 September, 10 to 4
Commissioned by Alfred Rothschild, Halton House (HP22 5PG) was completed in 1883 and hosted many of his lavish parties. On Alfred’s death in 1918, the House was acquired by the Royal Air Force. For over 90 years it has served as the Officers’ Mess for Royal Air Force Halton.
On Sunday 12 September, in conjunction with the Heritage Open Days project, Halton House Officers’ Mess will open its doors to the public in a rare opportunity to see inside this lasting reminder of Victorian decorative style. Our team of guides, many of them serving RAF personnel, will be on hand to elaborate on the history of the House. A shuttle bus will run between the House and the Station’s Trenchard Museum. St George’s Church will also be open where there are over 100 stained glass windows and other memorabilia commemorating the RAF Halton Apprentices.
Halton House has been used extensively for filming and in 2009 was the venue for the ‘Great British Menu’ and the TV programme ‘Flog It’. The House has very limited disabled access (with no disabled toilets). Parking is available. Refreshments and souvenirs will also be on sale. Visit our website at http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafhalton/
Weston Turville
Weston Turville Future Community Led Plan
25 September 11 to 4
In keeping with other villages in Buckinghamshire a group of Weston Turville (WT) villagers have formed a steering group to promote the Community Led Plan. Guided by Community Impact Bucks this group has been formed to identify and implement potential projects for the benefit of the residents of WT. This is an opportunity for you, as a resident of WT, to forward your ideas and help to make this village a place that can be enjoyed by everyone. We have already received a suggestion from some young people as to facilities that might be provided for recreation.
WT is planning a Community Consultation Open Day on 25th September 2010 in the village hall, School Approach from 11am-4pm. During the day there will an opportunity for you to discover what activities the village has to offer. Village based organisations will be present to demonstrate what they do and when they do it. You will be able to express your views on any changes or improvements you would like to see. There will also be a limited number of tables available for those wishing to participate in a tabletop sale. Look out for further information leaflets.
Your ideas are being sought to enable us to move forward with projects, and establish whether additional funding would be available. Improvements/projects may be as simple or complex as needs dictate and may include the environment, transport and/or provision of a place for youngsters/older members of the village to meet.
Come and support your village, discuss its future over refreshments, enjoy entertainment, meet/bring your neighbours.
We aim to set out a shared vision for the future of Weston Turville by
- Bringing the community together to increase community spirit
- Providing evidence of community aspirations & priorities
- Developing a project plan for the future of WT
- Accessing grants for identified projects
- Encouraging partnerships with external agencies & local people
- Influencing the Local Development Plan
Chris Packham comes to Wendover
Sunday 11 September, 4pm and 7pm
Chris Packham will open the new woodland and wildflower meadow at Wendover Junior School at 2pm with activities. Tickets for his talks at 4pm and 7pm are available through the school website. www.wendover.bucks.sch.uk/news
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Tuesday 14 September,7pm, Wendover Youth Club
All secondary school age pupils welcome.
Square Dancing
14 Sep 8pm - 10pm; 18-19 Sep 10am - 5pm
The Wheelers & Dealers square dance club is holding a FREE “Open House” at Wendover Memorial Hall on Tuesday evening 14th September at 8pm. This free evening will be followed by a “crash course for beginners” on the next week-end – 18th and 19th September. Costing only £60 per couple for over 12 hours tuition, this weekend dramatically shortens the traditional learning time. More information on Club Corner page
Wendover Theatre Society
Fri & Sat 17 & 18 September
Start the autumn with a laugh watching two one-act comedy plays performed by Wendover Theatre Society in September: Brenton versus Brenton and Womberang.
Both plays are a slight departure from the society’s usual productions and patrons are advised that they contain adult humour. Benton versus Brenton is an outrageous spoof of American soaps and mini-series set in the manic world of a failing Chicago advertising agency.
Womberang is set in the waiting room of a gynaecology clinic in the Eighties and was premièred by WTS to a small audience in the spring as part of a collaboration with Halton Amateur Theatrical Society.
Director and WTS chairman Carol Blake says: "It was so well received we felt it deserved a wider audience and so we decided to perform it again as part of our September presentations. Both plays are laugh out loud productions and should provide a terrific night out."
The comedies will be performed at Wendover Memorial Hall on the evenings of Friday 17th and Saturday 18th September at 8pm. The cost of the tickets £10 and £8 (concessions) includes a Ploughmans Supper. There is also a licensed paid bar available.
To book tickets call the Box Office on 01296 696412 or call in at Wendover Tourist Office in the Clock Tower at Wendover (tel: 01296 696759). Some tickets may be available on the door on the night, but it is advisable to book.
More information on the society’s website www.wendovertheatre.co.uk
Good things come to those who wait!
British Food Fortnight 18 September - 3 October
I know it has taken some time – but we really hope you already love the finished product. We opened in mid-August but prior to that there wasn’t a moment to spare…including rigorous tastings to ensure we have selected the very best for you. Neil, our resident wine guru, has sampled nearly 500 wines (lucky him) and spent weeks pawing over his tasting notes to handpick the very best for No2 Pound Street - don’t worry that doesn’t mean they are going to be horribly expensive – but simply in a different league to the selection widely available. We will even have a tap serving Prosecco on the bar for filling recyclable bottles for a cool glass of fizz on your way home from work.
We will also be specializing in British delicatessen products. Cheeses will include Ribblesdale’s award winning Goat and Ewe, Keens Cheddar of international acclaim, the creamiest Cropwell Bishop Stilton and possibly even Brie from Jersey. Then there are meats; cured; dried; salamis; hams, you name it – all coming from a farm of great repute in Monmouthshire, used by many of the finest restaurants in London. Complementing this will be wild smoked salmon from Foremans – London’s last remaining salmon curing house based opposite London 2012 Olympic stadium. Also watch out for our best British vegetable recommendation.
This journey so far has shown the great sense of community in Wendover – thank you for all the support and encouragement over the last few weeks, it has made all the difference. Specific thanks to Rumseys Chocolaterie for providing us with a welcome table for cheese tasting and for offering some helpful feedback and Whitewaters for a steady supply of coffee to calm our nerves. We look forward to welcoming you in the shop or online: www.2poundstreet.com
Workers Education Association
This Autumn why not treat yourself to a course run by the local branch of the WEA, and broaden your mind while at the same time having a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, evening, or even day out? Courses are held at the Library Room in Great Missenden, and prior knowledge is not normally a requirement. This term there will be weekly courses on Social History (‘Farm, Forks and Flummery’), The History of the London Underground, and the Art of Piero della Francesca. In addition Jeremy Neville will be leading a series of eight sessions on the exciting subject of the Music of Venice (featuring Antonio Vivaldi) starting on Monday 20 September at 7.30. Booking in advance is essential; for further details phone 622290 or contact David Wightman (01494 863549). You might also consider accessing the WEA website, which gives more information about all these courses. http://southern.wea.org.uk/index.asp
JOHN COLET SCHOOL REUNION CLASSES of 76,77 & 78
Saturday 25 September, 7.30pm, Red Lion
Did you go to School between the years of 1970-1978?? Do you want to meet up with old class Mates for a reunion drink? I am arranging a get together on the 25th September 2010 at the RED LION hotel at 7.30pm. Please contact me on 01296 612354 or email Mark.palmer@sts-communications.com
For further details see also Friend reunited and Facebook entries under John Colet School reunion. Please pass on this message to friends and Family of anyone who may have been at John Colet at these times.
The Kop Hill Climb
Sat & Sun 25 & 26 September
The Kop Hill Climb revival last year was a great success with over 250 entrants and 5000 spectators and the event was the overall winner of the Market Towns Awards for the South East Region and goes forward to compete for the National Award in October 2010.
The Centenary event this year will be even bigger and better with a welcome back to the car that changed history. The Brescia Bugatti Cordon Bleu, formerly owned by Raymond Mays,which caused the accident in 1925 that led to road racing being banned in UK mainland to this day, returns fully restored to open the event in 2010.
There will be an amazing array of veteran, vintage and classic cars and bikes ranging from 1903 to 1973 – a real cavalcade of motoring history – and to conclude a clutch of modern day iconic machines reflecting the motor designers art. Look out for the Dick Skipworth collection of Ecurie Ecosse racing Jaguars from the 1950’s to the oldest surviving Aston Martin A3 prototype driven by the designer Lionel Martin on Kop Hill in 1924.
Another memorable weekend is in store commemorating the glorious racing past of Kop Hill.
Tickets £5 and programmes now on sale at tourist and information centres in Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Marlow, Princes Risborough, Wendover and at the Iain Rennie shop in Princes Risborough http://www.kophillclimb.org.uk.
Churches celebrate 10th anniversary
Sun 26 Sep 4pm, W Christian Centre
In the year 2000, Churches Together in Wendover signed a landmark covenant to work together. To mark the occasion from 4pm on Sunday 26th September there will be the opportunity to walk around Wendover, starting at Wendover Christian Centre, stopping at locations significant in the history of the Christian Church in the town. Tea will be served from 5pm and at 6pm a celebration service will take place in St Anne’s Church. Everyone who has a church connection is encouraged to enjoy the occasion (and, of course, even if you are not a regular at any church, you’ll be just as welcome).
Harvest Thanksgiving: The date coincides with Harvest Thanksgiving services in the morning and there is an open invitation to join one of the following services on Sunday 26th: with St Anne’s Roman Catholic Mass, 9.15am; St Mary’s Church, 10.30am in Wendover Junior School; at 11am with Wendover Free Church at St Anne’s.
Pepper Introduces it’s Newest Fundraising Event
The Sunrise Walk - Sunday 3rd October 2010
(registered charity No. 1056823)
The Pepper Foundation is a local charity dedicated to help fund the Pepper Nursing Team who provide at home nursing care for children with terminal and life-limiting conditions throughout the Chilterns Area.
The Pepper Nursing Team not only deliver specialist paediatric care on an on call basis twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred and sixty five days a year, they also provide a much needed support system with absolutely no cost to the patients or their families.
At any one time, the Pepper Nursing Team care and support between 30 to 40 local children and with a day’s care costing approximately £130, The Pepper Foundation is always trying to find new ways to raise these much needed funds to help keep this service operational.
With this in mind, The Pepper Foundation is excited to introduce their newest fundraising event: The Sunrise Walk.
This ladies only fundraising event is set to take place on Sunday 3rd October 2010 with the start and finish line at Hemel Hempstead Rugby Club. The main route is 11 miles with a shorter alternative of 6.5 miles, both of which allow all who take part the opportunity to take in some wonderful scenery around Potten End and Frithsden as the sun rises.
This walk will begin at 6am and, with sunrise just one hour away, you can enjoy seeing day break as you arrive in the beautiful village of Potten End.
The theme of this inaugural event is, of course, the sun and all who take part will be invited to get into the spirit by wearing as much yellow as possible. There will be a prize for the best dressed participant!
The event costs £15 to enter which includes a fabulous Sunrise Walk T- shirt, a medal on completion and a well-earned breakfast bap at the finish line! As well as your registration fee we hope that all participants will have their friends, family and colleagues sponsor their efforts in this event. Keep in mind that there is only 500 places available so be sure to sign up as soon as possible not only to avoid disappointment but to allow yourself plenty of time to fill up that sponsorship form!
All the money raised from this event will go directly to The Pepper Foundation and will really make a difference to all the children and families that we support. So if you are willing and able please take part in this new and exciting Pepper fundraising event.
For more information and a route map please visit www.peppersunrisewalk.org.uk
Visit to Staffordshire ( Saxon ) Hoard
Tuesday 12 October
Wendover U3A (archaeology group) are organising a visit to Birmingham Museum to view this fantastic find of Saxon artifacts on October 12th 2010. This find is one of the most important archaeological treasures to have been unearthed for centuries and is a must for all those interested in our heritage. Depending on the response, we have two options available - a 25 seater coach at £15pp or a 50 seater at £10pp. We will leave from various pickup points at approx 08.30 - 09.00 and leaving Birmingham at approx 17.00 ( this will leave ample time to view the Hoard and maybe visit the Art Gallery/ shopping.) Admission to the Museum is FREE.
Interested? Please contact Norman Western 01296-621054 to book your place by depositing £10.
