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Letter from the Editor

It’s been so windy recently, I feel like I’ve been totally windswept these last few weeks. I must admit I’m looking forward to nicer weather which should be on the horizon; I really hope so, especially for Easter.

Although Easter might seem a long way off still (19th-22nd April) now’s the time to plan what you are doing with the family. There are lots of things happening throughout April – some of which are featured here, within these pages, whilst others are featured on our Calendar of Events at www.hiyabucks.com. Please take the time to have a browse so you don’t miss out.

Thanks to Matt and Katie we have several reviews for you to read this month. I can’t possibly be everywhere at once (although I do try) so it’s great to have the support from these two talented journalists. Once again, please visit our website to have a read as there are so many more articles featured; I just don’t have the space for them all in the magazines.

JC Farm are opening their doors once again for us over the Easter weekend with lots of activities for your little (and big) ones. Plus, we have all our favourites re-opening for the 2019 season including Bekonscot Model Village, Chiltern Open Air Museum, National Trust houses, Chenies Manor (I’ve yet to visit but I will definitely go this year) and, of course, the Great Missenden Food Festival.

Add in Odds Farm, local theatres and the artisan food and craft markets and our dairies are full to the brim.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy this month so fingers crossed for sunshine and have fun with your friends and family.

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JC Farming Ltd, a local farming company in Little Kingshill, have been nominated for a Countryside Alliance Award. I caught up with the owner, James to discuss the nomination, modern farming and education.

‘Bringing farming to your door,’ reads the description on the JC Farming website, an apt tagline considering where James and his partner, Chenice’s values lie. JC Farming Ltd opened their doors in 2017 and, since then, have gone on to become a pillar of the community around them. Offering fun-filled, family days out with VIP lambing, Easter on the Farm, the JC Country show, a Maize Maze and Pumpkin Carving, James and Chenice have created an ideal environment for parents and children to really engage with the local countryside. With such a range of activities, it’s no wonder their work is being recognised in their nomination as a regional finalist in the ‘Rural Enterprise’ category of the Countryside Alliance Awards.

“It was more of a shock for us,” James tells me modestly as I catch him in a rare break from his hard work out on the farm, “a friend of mine nominated us for it. We were both really really chuffed.”

However, it is the underlying focus on education that James seems most proud of, and which is greatly responsible for the success in the ‘Rural Oscars’, as they’re colloquially known. “Where the rural Oscar comes into it is that, when we opened the farm, it was all about education and how we educate kids and local schools about farming,” James explains to me, “I’m all for the idea of ‘let’s get [farming] as a GCSE selection’. We’re eating three times a day, seven days a week, and we know more about Pythagoras’ theorem than the food we eat!”

It’s seems to be the combination of the family-oriented fun alongside the education that’s dictating these successes and getting James and Chenice some well overdue credit for their hard, passionate work. “The main reason to do it was the educational side… it’s all about farming and educating people,” he muses, “the idea of a farm is to get their hands on…we want to make sure the kids get the full experience of a farm [but] If a kid comes away with one little nice fact about farming, we’ve done our job.”

Watch out for upcoming events at JC Farm on their website https://www.jcfarming.co.uk/, and check out their progress in the Countryside Alliance Awards here: https://www.countryside-alliance.org/

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by Matt Batsman

A CHAMPION FOR THE CHILTERNS by Matt Batsman

Dan Bailey is making waves in his local catering business, but it isn’t all about making a personal fortune.

Local chef Dan Bailey has had an impressive career rise in the last 7 years since leaving his IT consultancy position in 2012 to pursue his culinary ambitions. From taking a pivitol job as a Commis Chef at The Gatsby in Berkhamsted, to becoming the Head Chef at The Full Moon pub in Little Kingshill, he continued to perfect his skills and experience. Dan has rapidly climbed to the top of his profession, and there’s no stopping him!

Now the owner of Dan Bailey Catering Ltd, his own bespoke, fine-dining, catering business, Dan has a simple goal: to get together with local farmers and producers, prove that you don’t need to be going to Michelin star restaurants to be eating incredible food made from fresh, local produce and to be a champion for food in the Chilterns.

“My passion has become my success” Dan tells me as he finds a spare few minutes in his packed schedule to speak to me. “I didn’t attend catering college, I am self-taught, and have learned from some incredible local talented mentors since jumping headfirst into becoming a chef, and I have to stay 100% self-motivated…my desire in life is just to get up and cook.”

This enthusiastic approach to cooking has served Dan very well, seeing him rise through the ranks very quickly indeed. However, Dan is eager to point out that this his dream isn’t to be another celebrity chef with his name on a brand; this is bigger than him.

“I’m trying to connect people. I’m here for the Chilterns and I’m here for local producers. If you grow something, squeeze something, squash something, press something, I want to know who you are and see if we can work together.” Dan’s passion for his local area is infectious and impressive, as is his intelligent and highly commendable approach to his business.

“I’m passionate about where I live,” he says excitedly, “and I believe there’s a market for what I do by becoming a partnering voice for farmers and producers in the Chilterns. I want them to know that I’m here and I want to support these suppliers as I deliver the very best in culinary experiences for clients in their own homes. Local produce of highest quality with excellent cooking direct to clients, their friends and their families. That’s what Dan Bailey Catering Limited is all about”.

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someone has used a migraine as an excuse for not coming into work when they don’t even suffer with migraines! That really hurts because then people like us who suffer aren’t taken seriously.It’s said that during the time of having a migraine, whether it be before the migraine occurs, during, or a few days after, the tinnitus gets worse. As the migraine goes the tinnitus is slightly easier to live with.Along with tinnitus and migraines other symptoms can occur, including: depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances and increased stress levels. I mean, can you blame a person suffering with a headache/migraine and tinnitus at once saying they’re stressed?!There is so much more I could say so please email me if you’d like to discuss further or have a look online as I find reading about the connections really interesting.

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STOP CANCER BEFORE IT STARTS book a cervical screening

Too many women in Buckinghamshire are missing their cervical cancer screening – and risk their lives by being diagnosed with the disease too late.

Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35, but it is very preventable. Cervical screening can stop cancer before it starts.

NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group is joining the nationwide Public Health England campaign this month, to encourage women not to ignore their cervical screening invite letter. If you have missed your last screening, please book an appointment with your GP practice now.

Every day seven women in the UK are diagnosed with cervical cancer and two will lose their lives to the disease.

Uptake of cervical screening has fallen across all ages over recent years, putting more women at risk. In particular, women aged 25-34 are least likely to attend their screening of any age group.

Cancer charity surveys suggest embarrassment and a lack of understanding of the causes of cervical cancer may be behind these falling numbers.

Dr Raj Thakkar, Clinical Commissioning Director for Planned Care, said: “Too many women are missing out on their cervical screening test, particularly women aged 25 – 34. Unfortunately, this puts some of them at

a needless risk of developing cervical cancer. Having this quick, simple test is essential – it could save your life and help us stop cancer before it starts.

“The early warning signs of cervical cancer are very hard to detect yourself, so it is vital that women don’t wait until they notice symptoms before booking their screening. The test is usually carried out by a practice nurse. It is quick, simple and really is nothing to worry about. The test comes back normal 95% of the time and most abnormal cases can be treated easily and will never develop into cancer if they are picked up in time.”

If you have received an invitation for screening, have missed your smear or are due to be screened, please get in touch with your GP surgery to arrange an appointment - it may well save your life.

For more information about cervical cancer screening, visit NHS Choices (www.nhs.uk) or the Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust charity (www.jostrust.org.uk)

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The Bucks MRI Appeal officially launched in March 2019 with an ambitious target of £1.5million. The new appeal will see two world class MRI scanners sited in Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville hospitals by 2020, making them the first in the UK to have scanners of this kind.

With 22,000 MRI scans carried out at Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville hospitals last year, and demand growing by an estimated 13% annually, the launch of this appeal will future proof services for Bucks by increasing scanning capacity and capabilities across a wide range of medical investigation needs.

Andrew Wainwright, Head of Imaging/Chief Radiographer for Bucks Healthcare NHS Trust commented, “Latest MRI techniques for cancer, stroke, heart, spine and many other conditions will improve diagnosis and reduce the need for invasive procedures. Scannappeal support will help us deliver the best possible care for patients in Bucks.”

Thanks to the commitment made by Scannappeal the new MRI for High Wycombe is due to be installed by the end of the year. The project at Stoke Mandeville

will commence in 2020. Scannappeal Chairman, William Baxter CBE shared his pride in the new appeal “Scannappeal have been proudly supporting and working with communities across Buckinghamshire since 1987 and this is the biggest appeal that we have run in our history.”

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H A P P Y H E A R T S First Aid Tips By Sammy Davies

I thought this month would be a great opportunity to remind you that certain chocolate eggs, like some foods, do pose a choking risk to children (and adults). Over the last couple of years the delicious Mini Egg has been in the spotlight. If you look at the packet, there is actually a warning that the product is not suitable for children under four years old. It is the size and the texture of the coating that increase the risk, but of course we must be mindful that all solid small eggs are also a choking hazard.

So, would you know how to respond if someone was choking? The casualty will be silent and turning blue. Encourage them to

cough, if they are able, but failing that you will need to intervene. Deliver up to 5 back blows between the shoulder blades to try to remove the obstruction, using the heal of your hand. The back blows need to be relatively firm to be successful. After each back blow, check to see if the obstruction has been cleared before performing the next one.

If this has not been successful, now is the time to deliver up to 5 abdominal thrusts. This involves coming behind the child or adult with them leaning forward and making a fist between their navel and bottom of their ribs, supported by your other hand. You will then squeeze upwards and inwards to force the

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Bucks Tree Club celebrated Dendro DayAfter last year, when the Beast from the East delayed Dendro Day’s planting of the rare tree in memory of one of its founder members three times, the Bucks Tree Club agreed to choose from three trees already planted this winter at Little Friars Arboretum for Dendro Day (always the first Sunday in March) whilst focussing on tree care problems in the spirit of the day which are:

Do any late planting, if ground not frosty or waterlogged

Examine tree ties, loosen or remove as necessary

Note tree work you cannot complete today to finish later

Damaged branches after winter weather, should be pruned

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Organise your calendar to enjoy, care and learn about trees

As Storm Freya was forecast to arrive it was thought best to hold the whole event indoors. Members saw a homemade deer deterrent, although there is electric fencing and also a rabbit proof fence; there are always some intrusions into the Christmas tree field cum Arboretum at Little Friars. The recent arrival of polecats and ferreting on the neighbouring property has had the effect that no rabbits have been recently recorded on the wild life camera.

Learning from those who should know better (never prune acers, birches or members of the walnut family in late winter/early spring) when busy pruning, it was all too easy to forget! This happened to the Acer cappadocicum ‘Aureum’. As it began ‘bleeding profusely’ little could be done but an impromptu collection system was set up to collect sap and bottled it to be later boiled down to produce a small – a very small - amount of maple syrup! However, this is not to be recommended! When maple syrup is collected in New England or Canada

the sugar maples are not tapped with a ‘Spile’ until the tree is 12 inches in diameter, so far better not to prune maples until the late summer or early winter!

Three trees - all from different continents that were planted this winter, made an exciting choice for the members who braved the weather to select one for Dendro Day. They were unanimously charmed by a tree that grows on the wind blasted shores of Patagonia but cannot decide if it can grow straight in our much kinder English climate! On the label from the nursery it was described as ‘growing whimsically’ so members chose Nothofagus antarctica with its twisted branches but attractive bark and in the spring the foliage should be sweetly scented.

Quite a few trees are already in flower on Dendro Day so tree enthusiasts, like members of the Bucks Tree Club, have prepared an outline of their visits to places with fascinating trees from now until Autumn gives its glorious finale.

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Helen Gerrish, Editor

So …. on a brief sunny

morning during a spell

of rotten weather (Storm

Freya) I took myself off

for a quick local walk to

Wooburn Park. It really

is a beautiful large open

space. At one end we

have the 1,000 year

old St. Paul’s church in

quaint Wooburn Town

(the smallest town

ever I expect!) and the

other end the historical

Wooburn Narkovian’s

Cricket Club which has

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Karen Savage and copies

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you look carefully, you’ll

find a photo of me in it!

For drivers to Wooburn

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From here you can walk

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the woods and eventually

come out at Berghers

Hill which is a hamlet

of pretty little cottages.

Keeping left you can

follow the footpath

beside The Chase which

brings you to the top of

Windsor Hill. Cross the

road and you’ll find an

abundance of footpaths

through the woods

bringing you back down

to Wooburn Green. From

the edge of the woods

there are amazing views

to be had of the valley.

Alternatively from

Wooburn Park you

can walk along the

old railway line behind

Spadeoak to Bourne End

– it’s a lovely walk we

find ourselves doing in

the summer, ending up at

The Bounty pub beside

the river in Bourne End.

There are plenty of

choices for refreshment

in and around Wooburn

and at the time of writing

I await with bated breath

to find out what The Red

Lion in Wooburn Green is

turning into.

I feel very lucky that

I have such beautiful

countryside on my

doorstep. If only I could

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Now I know a lot of you will be very familiar with Wooburn (especially those of you who live here) but I wonder how many of you realise just how lucky we are to have such a beautiful open space on our doorsteps.

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Who deals with the estate?If the deceased has left a Will, the Will should name the individuals (otherwise known as executors) who will look after the administration of the estate. The executor will be required to confirm the assets and liabilities of the estate and, if necessary, apply for a Grant of Representation to administer the estate.

Do I need to apply for a Grant? A Grant of Representation is the official documentation required to confirm your authority as the Personal Representative of the deceased. You need to obtain a Grant of Representation in order to obtain authority to deal with the deceased’s assets i.e. selling the Deceased’s property or shares. The type of Grant required will depend on whether there is a Will or not. However, if the assets are passing to a surviving spouse or civil partner or the funds held in the deceased’s estate is less than £5,000, then a Grant of Representation if not usually required.

What if there is no Will?The process is more complicated if the deceased does not leave a Will. If there is no Will, the law will determine who is allowed to act on your estate. The person who acts will be known as an administrator and will usually be a close relative. Like the executors of a Will the administrators will still require a Grant of Representation if the Deceased’s estate is over £5,000.

If I am appointed as an executor or administrator, what are my responsibilities?The role of the personal representative or administrator varies depending what the estate consists of. However, generally it

What is Probate?

involves identifying the deceased’s assets and liabilities, obtaining the date of death valuations, preparing the probate application, discharging the estate’s liabilities and paying the beneficiaries of the estate out of theresidue.

Do I have to worry about tax?As an executor or administrator, there are a number of tax implications that you must think about. Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax are generally the three taxes that will impact an estate. You will also have to consider the various allowances and exemptions that are available. If the allowances and exemptions are not properly used, it may prove costly to the estate. There are also penalties for the late filing of tax returns.

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The word Probate is commonly used, however, there is much confusion as to what it actually means and what the process involves. Put simply Probate means ‘prove it’. It is the legal process of proving that a Will made by someone who has passed away is a valid document and reflects their last wishes for their estate.

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Who deals with the estate?If the deceased has left a Will, the Will should name the individuals (otherwise known as executors) who will look after the administration of the estate. The executor will be required to confirm the assets and liabilities of the estate and, if necessary, apply for a Grant of Representation to administer the estate.

Do I need to apply for a Grant? A Grant of Representation is the official documentation required to confirm your authority as the Personal Representative of the deceased. You need to obtain a Grant of Representation in order to obtain authority to deal with the deceased’s assets i.e. selling the Deceased’s property or shares. The type of Grant required will depend on whether there is a Will or not. However, if the assets are passing to a surviving spouse or civil partner or the funds held in the deceased’s estate is less than £5,000, then a Grant of Representation if not usually required.

What if there is no Will?The process is more complicated if the deceased does not leave a Will. If there is no Will, the law will determine who is allowed to act on your estate. The person who acts will be known as an administrator and will usually be a close relative. Like the executors of a Will the administrators will still require a Grant of Representation if the Deceased’s estate is over £5,000.

If I am appointed as an executor or administrator, what are my responsibilities?The role of the personal representative or administrator varies depending what the estate consists of. However, generally it

What is Probate?

involves identifying the deceased’s assets and liabilities, obtaining the date of death valuations, preparing the probate application, discharging the estate’s liabilities and paying the beneficiaries of the estate out of theresidue.

Do I have to worry about tax?As an executor or administrator, there are a number of tax implications that you must think about. Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax are generally the three taxes that will impact an estate. You will also have to consider the various allowances and exemptions that are available. If the allowances and exemptions are not properly used, it may prove costly to the estate. There are also penalties for the late filing of tax returns.

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The word Probate is commonly used, however, there is much confusion as to what it actually means and what the process involves. Put simply Probate means ‘prove it’. It is the legal process of proving that a Will made by someone who has passed away is a valid document and reflects their last wishes for their estate.

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Like many people Anney Harris was introduced to Beatrix Potter’s stories as a small child. However, her real interest in Beatrix Potter began in 1975 when she was appointed the Mark Longman Librarian at the National Book League (now called The Book Trust), which also included the Linder Collection of original Beatrix Potter art and first editions.

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Let’s all do our bit …If you haven’t heard about the plastic pollution in the world you must be living in a cave. Whilst we can’t rid the world of the huge amount of plastic floating in our oceans, or filling up landfill, we can do our bit to reduce the amount of plastic we use.

I know some of you will be thinking… “oh no, not this again!” but some of you will be reading still and thinking ….”ok, what does she want us to do?”.

This past month I decided not to buy any more liquid handsoap. Living in a busy household we get through so much handsoap it’s ridiculous (but also good that everyone washes their hands so often). I’ve made it a mission to use only bars of soap from now on. It’s a small step, but if everyone took a small step then, collectively, we would be making a big step.

Can anyone help me source a bar of soap that isn’t wrapped in plastic (NOT the way forward)? I’ve been buying a rather expensive soap which is wrapped in paper (tick) but not great for the purse strings (untick). Also, I’m struggling to find a soap dish that isn’t a gimmick – there’s a market out there for good old-fashioned soap dishes (hint hint to our #shoplocal contributors)!

How can you help?

Well, let’s make this page OUR page, mine and yours. Please email me any tips and suggestions you have on reducing the amount of plastic we use, one step at a time. I have a few other tips up my sleeve for next month but I welcome your feedback and contributions.

Please take the time to email me at [email protected] with your thoughts; I can’t do this alone!

Thanks for reading.

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At the end of your shop in branch, you’ll receive a token to place in a box of the good cause you’d most like to support. The more tokens a cause gets, the bigger the donation they receive. Each month every Waitrose branch donates £1,000 (£500 in Convenience shops) between 3 local good causes that you choose.

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At the time of writing Fair trade For tnight is coming to a close. These two weeks star ting at the end of February have been a calendar event for the last twenty years and are a celebration of the Fair trade movement promoting the scheme and the products produced under the Fair trade banner.

This year Waitrose And Par tners has pledged that all the cocoa it uses in own label confectionery products will be cer tified Fair trade by the end of the year. This means you can feel you’re making a difference when you eat chocolate (as if we need any more motivation!).

Currently all chocolate bars within the own label range are already Fair trade and this will extend to chocolate boxes, Christmas treats and Easter eggs.

Waitrose And Par tners confectionery buyer Elizabeth Sutcliffe said “as a business it’s the right thing for us to do to ensure we are sourcing our cocoa sustainably. Cocoa is different to other products as the beans come from lots of small family farms, so there isn’t just one farm or supplier”.

In 2016 there were 226,579 cocoa farmers registered to produce Fair trade cocoa. The cocoa is bought by large manufacturers who turn the beans into liquid chocolate, which is then bought by the confectionery companies Waitrose work with to produce their own label products.

Fair trade means there is a guaranteed minimum price and a premium is paid to the producer. This makes the producers business sustainable as they can invest in farms, send children to school and make improvements in their communities. Typically, a cocoa farmer in the Ivory Coast lives on 74p a

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With Easter falling in April, most of us will be tucking into some chocolate this month. Chocolate is produced from cocoa beans grown in a narrow band across the equator, needing warm temperatures and plenty of rainfall. The farms which produce the cocoa beans are usually quite small-scale independent producers who need us to do the right thing; pay fairly for their product so we can continue to enjoy that melt in the mouth treat.

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day. Fair trade has calculated that to achieve a living income this should be at least £1.86.

Ensuring a minimum price and paying a premium is vital to farmers who are at the mercy of the commodities market. In January 2018 cocoa was being traded at $1,322 per metric ton compared to $1,705 last month, with plenty of fluctuations in between. Waitrose And Par tners contributes around $3.3 million in Fair trade premiums and with 6 million people depending on farming cocoa for their livelihoods it’s vital to ensure their farms are sustainable.

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Other products which come under the Fair trade logo include tea, coffee, wine, flowers and bananas. In 2007 Waitrose became the first UK retailer to sell only Fair trade bananas, so the move to Fair trade only confectionery is a logical step.

Although Fair trade For tnight is over you can buy the products all year round and, remember, when you are tucking into your Fair trade chocolate you’re making a difference to farmers in West Africa, enabling them to earn a sustainable living, so please do your bit!

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(Makes 4 individual)

• 250g strong plain flour, plus extra for dusting

• 7g dried yeast

• 1 tsp salt

• 160ml warm water

• 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing

• 1 tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp cocoa powder

Mix together the flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl. Evenly distribute almost all of the warm water and the olive oil over the mixture. Keep the remaining water aside. Use a cutlery knife to quickly mix the water into the flour mix, turning the bowl as you’re mixing to evenly distribute it. Pour a little of the remaining water over any dry crumbs. Mix again with the cutlery knife and use your hands to bring it together. Knead the bread dough on a lightly floured work surface for 5 minutes until it is soft and smooth in texture.Tear off a small ball of dough (about 20g) and knead it in the cocoa powder until the colour is even. Now, to make your bunnies, split your large piece of dough into four. Take each piece and roll and head and belly first. Then roll two small feet, ears and paws and slightly tuck underneath. I used the chocolate dough

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to accentuate the ears and paws but you can use it for anything you like – I’d love to see your creations! You might need to use a little oil to stick them on.Lightly oil a baking tray. Carefully place your bunnies onto the tray. Cover with a piece of lightly oiled Clingfilm and leave to rise for about one hour (the pieces will all stick together in that time). Preheat the oven to 200˚C. Check that the dough is ready to go into the oven by lightly pressing a side with your finger. If an indentation is left, the dough is proved and ready. Lightly brush your bunnies evenly with oil to give them a shine.Bake on the middle/top shelf of the oven for 25 minutes until they are golden and sound hollow when you tap the underneath. Transfer to a wire rack and cover with a tea towel to soften the crust. To characterise your bunnies melt 20g of dark chocolate and be creative!

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EASTER WORKSHOPSARE YOUR CHILDREN

INTERESTED IN COOKING?Sign them up to one of our Easter cookery workshops for only

£30 per day. The workshops will run from 10am - 3pm at Carrington Junior School for children aged 7+ on the below

dates. Take a look at what we'll be making...

Friday 12th AprilFocaccia ‘BUN’nies

Easter Surprise Chocolate Balloons

Carrot CakeMeringue Nests

Monday 15th AprilCreative Pies

Cinnamon SwirlsMini Egg Rocky Road

Easter Chick Cupcakes

Tuesday 16th AprilSpaghetti Carbonara

Sausage RollsHot Cross Buns

Crème Egg CheesecakeDoughnuts

Wednesday 17th AprilFocaccia ‘BUN’nies

Easter BiscuitsChocolate Mini Egg

CupcakesEaster Nests

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Lunch will be made on the day by the children and drinks will be provided.

Plants & Prosecco By Matt Batsman

The final Saturday of February saw The Front Room in High Wycombe host the Plants & Prosecco event, an innovative creation from Began’s Vegan Street Food, that saw us treated to drinks, dancing and, most important of all, a diverse range of delicious vegan treats.

If you’ve never come across the Began’s Vegan Street Food van before then you’re missing out. Serving up all sorts of vegan treats, Becky has been bringing great vegan food to High Wycombe’s high street since November 2016, serving up deliciously dirty vegan burgers to plant-based fanatics from all around Bucks. On the final Saturday in February, Becky brought her offerings into a new arena with her Plants & Prosecco event at The Front Room.

The Front Room was the perfect venue for the event; a relaxed, rustic atmosphere created by the untreated, wooden tables and shelves of books in all directions made for the ideal, edgy locale befitting the vibe. The till area usually reserved for coffee making had become a makeshift bar, serving a range of beers, wine and spirits (all vegan, of course) as well as some more unusual soft drinks.

We settled down onto a table with a drink, listening to Audio Venom playing some big dance anthems, and waited as Becky and her team brought out delight after delight. Menus on the table had already given us an idea of what was to come, but nothing could have prepared our taste buds for what we were served. Each canape was unique, adding a different range of flavours from the last. Everything was so good that it’s a real task to pick favourites, but our personal highlights included the Pocket Breakfast (a whole meal in a tiny pitta) the Seitan Sliders (the ‘meatiest’ vegan burger I’ve ever tasted) the Palate Cleanser (a well-balanced set of fruit that tasted as fresh as it sounds) the Crispy Cauliflower (like a sweet’n’sour chicken ball but better) and the Caramel & Biscotti Cheesecake (a dessert so unbelievably good that I managed to grab a second!)

It was a wonderful event that combined the joy of tipsy dancing with delicious, wholesome food. A massive thank you to Becky and her team for putting on such a great night!

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Located in the rolling hills of the Chilterns just outside Aylesbury, Waddesdon Manor is an old Rothschild manor house surrounded by a beautiful expanse of open countryside. You could almost imagine the horse-and-cart bumping up the mile-long driveway towards the car park as we moved through the green, rolling hills of the incredible landscape. After parking up we went straight to the ‘Welcome’ booth and were given our stickers for entry, along with a small but detailed leaflet containing some extra information and a map. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable, recommending things to see once we had made our way up to the manor.

The house itself is around a 20-minute walk away from the car park, although there’s also a regularly running shuttle bus if you don’t fancy the hike. We opted to take the walk, preferring to take our time to see the estate itself and get some fresh air into our lungs. It’s quite a steep walk in places as the manor sits at the top of a hill and so, by the time we made it, I was elatedly puffing for air. Fortunately, I was about to discover that the views were well worth my breathlessness.

It’s a beautiful manor, even bigger than I had imagined, surrounded by trees and well-maintained topiary bushes. The view from the top is glorious, being able to see all the shades of colour in the estate for miles. We began the walk around the house, pausing at the front drive to admire it in all its grandeur. We continued round, stopping in at the aviary to see the remarkable range of protected birds still being looked after on the estate before returning to the gardens to admire some of the expertly-groomed topiary.

Our visit fell right in the middle of Waddesdon’s winter season so a few of the attractions were closed but, whilst this was no detriment to our visit, I can definitely see myself returning in the summer to see the whole manor bathed in sunlight and take in some more of those peaceful, countryside views. Whether you’re looking for a place to take the kids, or just looking for a much-needed communion with nature, Waddesdon Manor is the place to go.

By Matt Batsman

Waddesdon Manor is one of the most beautiful National Trust houses in Bucks. We headed over on a cool, quiet day in half-term to have a relaxing walk in the countryside and see the incredible architecture from yesteryear.

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…and if you’ve made the journey out to Waddesdon, make sure you stop in at The Five Arrows Hotel, Bar and Restaurant for something to eat.

Located on the quaint high-street of Waddesdon, The Five Arrows is a Grade II listed Hotel and Restaurant by the gates of Waddesdon Manor, serving British classics with a twist. We dropped in for a well-earned meal after our walk through the hills of the estate, and where better to go and eat than the restaurant that was originally built as part of the Waddesdon estate itself?

Designed as a coaching inn to accommodate the architects and craftsman working on the manor itself, The Five Arrows was commissioned by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, the name deriving from the Rothschild family emblem: a shield surmounted by five arrows. As a result, the interior has retained its classy décor, but without pushing into the realms of the posh; despite the classiness, we didn’t feel underdressed in our casual clothing. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu, assisting in helping

with dietary requests. We had a quick browse of their extensive wine list (an impressively large collection) before we got into the main event of the food menu.

The Five Arrows features a varied and exciting menu featuring ingredients from local suppliers and seasonal vegetables from Eythrope, with everything from chickpea and slow roasted tomato salad all the way through to quince glazed duck breast. We opted for a butternut squash risotto, a seasonal special, and a kedgeree, finishing with a chocolate tart for dessert, all of which was fantastically flavoursome and prepared with the aesthetics in mind. Despite the complexity of the food, service was quick and attentive, and every effort was made to make sure we were comfortable and happy.

The prices fall into the upper-medium category but, with the relaxing atmosphere of the restaurant, the quality of the food and the wonderful views of the lovely little village outside, it’s more than reasonable. So, if you’re making the pilgrimage up to the manor, don’t forget to check in for a hearty meal at The Five Arrows first!

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I soon arrived in the secluded Audley Chalfont Dene, which is home to the spa. Walking up to the double doors, a large floral arrangement inside and the grand chandelier hanging immediately above it caught my eye and a much-needed sense of calm rushed over me.

As I walked in, I was ushered into a larger room where women (and a few men) of all ages were sat, chatting and drinking prosecco, all gathered for the spa’s launch of Elemis Biotec facials. Sensing the atmosphere and smelling the aromatic candles that were dotted about the room, I knew I was set for a good evening of pampering.

Soon enough the demo began. Rebecca from The House of Elemis in Mayfair demonstrated explained these facials combine technology with more traditional methods to produce visible improvements to a wide range of skin issues. The biotech system uses five technologies, all within a single machine, which aims to increase cell energy for optimum skin function.

At your first appointment you will have a consultation to decide which of the seven

facials, ranging from anti-ageing, to skin resurfacing, and even one designed for men, will suit you best and which technologies will be most effective for you, meaning each client gets a truly personalised experience.

Being new to the world of facials, I must admit I was slightly dubious. However, after just a 20-minute demonstration I could clearly see results on the client. Backing this up, Elemis is keen to highlight its scientific approach to the facials, as well as its surveys, which found 100 percent of participants experienced visible results after treatment.

After the demo, the spa’s staff made the effort to come and speak to all guests and answer any of their individual questions, adding to the personalised feel of the treatments. Their excitement and passion for the treatments was arguably the facials’ greatest advert throughout the event.

With mini massages and facials on offer for the duration of the evening, you couldn’t help but relax and enjoy yourself. The stresses of a busy day were a thing of the past by the time I left.

I’ll be booking in for more treatments

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April 12th 1 - 2pm Explore Learning “ A knights journey” grammar tournament for 5-8yr olds – booking essential email [email protected]

April 20th 11am - 2pm Easter Crafts – just drop in – suitable for under 10 yrs old

April 29th 6.45pm – Author talk – Sarah Roux author of The Chronicles of Harriet Shelley. Tickets £20 per person incs Wine & Sharing Board at Jack & Alice – limited spaces booking essential in person

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Thursday 4th Family History Day - Discover how to research your family tree online. Three sessions: 10am-11.15am, 11.30am-1pm and 2pm - 3.30pm. Booking essential - please see staff.Friday 12th 10.00am - 10.30am Jo Jingles - songs and rhymes for under 5s.Friday 12th 10.30am - 11.30am Remember Remember … join us for a coffee and a chat about Easter time.Friday 12th 2.00pm - 3.00pm Photography for Kids with Alan Vaughan for children 7+, bring your camera or smartphone, prizes for the best photo taken on the day. Booking essential - please see staff.

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LOCAL HISTORY TALK - Friday 26th April 5.30pm Free of charge - advanced booking recommendedBucks Down the Ages: Landscape and Peoples, from pre-history to Saxon era.Delivered by local historian Brian Withington“Tracking the arrival of the Beaker folk and then Belgic immigrants; linking them to the Roman invasion when South Bucks ‘took-off’ and first became a commuter zone!”

Get started online – Free Computer & Gadget Sessions every Tuesday 2pm & Thursday 10am (Booking essential)

Baby Bounce and Rhyme sessions. A quieter session more suited to children aged 18 months and under. It’s a fun way of sharing nursery rhymes, action songs and simple percussion music. Every Thursday 10.15 - 10.45am (Term time only)

Saturday 13th 10.00am - 12.00 noon Crafty Saturday for children under 10. FREE drop-in session.Tuesday 23rd 2.30pm - 4.00pm Artist in Residence - join Tim Baynes for an afternoon of drawing and painting. Please bring your own kit to have a go. Booking essential - FREE tickets available from the library.Tuesday 25th 2.30pm - 3.30pm Holtspur Bank Local Nature Reserve - talk for adults on the conservation of the local grassland and woodland. FREE tickets available from the library.

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What is the Bags of Help scheme?Bags of help is Tesco’s local community grant scheme. Money raised from the sale of carrier bags is used to fund local projects that benefit the community. Working in conjunction with groundworks who manage the grants, we aim to help improve outdoor areas and community buildings, provide new equipment, training coaches/volunteers and enable the hosting of community events.

Hi, my name is Claire Dicker and I am Community Champion for Tesco Loudwater

in the Community

Watch this space next month for more information on community food connection.

Loudwaters' Tesco Claire

Tesco customers can nominate and support projects that matter to them.

Nominate a projectIf you are aware of a project that needs support let us know by filling in the online form enabling us to contact the people involved to discuss a grant application.

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Vote for local projectsThree community projects in each voting area will be voted on in Tesco stores with projects changing every other month.Stores within Loudwater’s voting area include:Loudwater superstore High Wycombe (Eden) superstore Wooburn Green Bourne End London Road Hatters Lane High Wycombe North Plomer Green Downley Sands New Road High Wycombe South Stokenchurch Express storesThat’s a whopping 10 expresses and 2 superstores covering a wide area and raising lots of awareness for each organisation’s project.

At the end of the voting period the project with the most amount of votes can receive a grant of up to £4000 with second place up to £2000 and third place up to £1000.

Which means every project being voted for is a WINNER.

You’ll receive a blue token when you do your shopping which you can use to make your choice using the voting units in store (one blue token per transaction). There is no minimum purchase required and no carrier bag purchase needed.

42 projects voted on in the Loudwater store have received over £142,000 since 2016.

2968 projects in the South East have received over £9.7 million since 2016.

To apply visit www.tesco.com/bagsofhelpSo, remember to get your blue token at the checkout and ‘Make your vote count’

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The cost of thefts from rural homes, businesses and farms stands at £44.5m in the UK.

Follow us on twitter for community safety updates and crime prevention advice @csafetycdcsbdc

Working together for a safer Chiltern and South Bucks

Help us Fight Rural Crime

For non-emergencies - call 101 or report online - https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/In an emergency or if a crime is in progress always call 999TVP offers free tool marking please ring 101 and request your local neighbourhood team to contact you. You can also contact Chiltern District Council and South Bucks District Councils’ Joint Community Safety team on 01494 586535 and for further crime reduction advice you can visit: www.chiltern.gov.uk/crimereduction or www.southbucks.gov.uk/crimereduction

This is according to a recent report from The National Farmers Union (NFU) which insures approximately 75% of farms. The impact not only affects insurance premiums it can also have a wider effect on local communities and even food prices.Unfortunately many of these thefts go unreported to the police, making it hard for police forces to understand the full extent of the issues in their area. Although rural crime can be harder to investigate than urban crime, Thames Valley Police (TVP) takes rural crime seriously and urge you to report any incidents. The Community Safety Team from Chiltern & South Bucks District Councils and TVP would like to offer residents a few simple crime prevention measures to help you avoid becoming a victim of crime:Lock your equipment away when not in use – it might sound simple but a lot of burglary is committed by opportunists. If they see

something unattended they will take it.Make your property more secure – consider installing CCTV and alarms, make boundaries secure with good fencing or use natural defences by planting thorny bushes, ensure fixing bolts are secure.Mark your tools and register them free on Immobilise - we recommend your house number and postcode, however anything identifiable can be used. DO NOT use any personal details e.g. your name or contact number.Record make, model and serial number – in the unfortunate circumstances that your items are stolen, you can readily give details to both the police and your insurance company. Report any incidents to the police – this includes reports of suspicious activity or anything that is out of the ordinary; it all helps TVP to build a picture of crime in the area.

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HIGH WYCOMBE LIONS CLUBEMERGENCY

INFORMATIONHAS YOUR WALLET GOT THE MEDICAL MESSAGE?It could save your life when

away from home!The FREE Medical Message

contains:Personal Details

Any illness that may affect emergency treatment

Details of any allergiesAny allergic reaction to medicationIllness for which medication is being

taken Details of any medication that you

are currently taking Location of your medication

Organ donor section (optional)For more information call Lion Pam Nower

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LIONS CLUBCharity number 1166839

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Admiral Nurse Clinics 2nd Tuesday of each month,

10am - 4pmSt. Teresa’s Parish Centre,

Warwick Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2PL (behind Waitrose)

To book a one to one 45 minute appointment contact

Helen McBryer on 07849 833063

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED for Age UK shop in Beaconsfield

Flexible hours from one hour to as many as you can

manage.Free Parking | Fun and sociable environment

Contact Chloe or Sharon on 01494 680669 or pop into the

shop for more information

RNLI - 90 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME

WILL SAVE A LIFE

COULD YOU BE A VOLUNTEER?

Please email mike@the-

abbotsbrook.co.uk if you are interested.

RNLI South Bucks & Thames Branch

ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION, registered charity no 209603 (England and Wales)

Bekonscot Model Village and RailwayA great family day outSaturday 16th February to Sunday 3rd November 20197 days a week - 10.00am until 5.30pm daily01494 672919www.bekonscot.co.uk

Chiltern Open Air MuseumWhere buildings come alive through historyA great place for kids to explore30th March 2019 – 31st October 2019The Museum will be open daily from 10am until 5pm (last admission 3.30pm)01494 871117www.coam.org.uk

Chenies Manor House and GardensA beautiful, historic landmark with extensive award-winning gardens3rd April – 31st October 2019 inclusiveEaster Monday 22nd April - 2-5pm (Family Fun Day)01494 762 888www.cheniesmanorhouse.co.uk

JC Farm Easter Weekend Events A proper traditional farm for the whole family to enjoy• Live Lambing• Mini Tractors and Giant Sand Pit • The chance to see Chicks

Hatching • Easter Egg Game In The Woods

At 11.30, 13.30 and 15.30• Bug Hunt In The Woods At 12.30

and 14.30• Farm Talk and Games In The

Marquee At 11.00 and 15.00• Animal Handling 11.00, 12.30,

13.30, and 15.00• Bottle Feeding Calves and Lambs

10.30 -11.00 and 15.00 -15.30• Tractor and trailer rides 11.00,

12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00 and 16.00

Kings View Farm, Windsor Lane,

Little Kingshill, HP16

www.jcfarming.co.uk

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GERRARDS CROSS & CHALFONTS PROBUS CLUBmeet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10am coffee for 10.30am meeting at Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre. The club provides an opportunity for retired men to

meet, listen to good speakers and socialise.

3rd April - Billy Biscuit - The Man who coined the Three R’s - Nick Brazil

17th April - From Scotland Yard to London’s Celebrity Toastmaster Brian Greenan

For further information please contact Stanley Vaughan on 01494 873515

For further details call the Programme Secretary on 01494 785853

Amersham Travel Club - APRIL 2019

Meets twice monthly on Thursdays from September to April in the Barn Hall, Amersham Community

Centre at 7.30pm

11th Annual Dinner

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PROBUS CLUB OLD BEACONSFIELD

We are a club mainly for retired businessmen and professionals.

We meet twice a month on a Wednesday at 9.30am in the

Fitzwilliams Centre behind Saint Mary’s Church. Coffee and biscuits

are served followed by a speaker on a variety of subjects. We also organise

outside events and lunches with wives and partners.

We have a full programme of speakers and events which can be viewed

on our website www.oldbeaconsfieldprobus.co.uk

If you would like to attend a meeting as a guest email

[email protected]

Are you “Young at Heart”? Are You Free Monday Afternoons?

If you would like some company please come and join our members. We look forward to welcoming you,

both men and women.We meet EACH MONDAY at 2.15 p.m.

Holtspur United Reformed Church Hall, Crabtree Close

Beaconsfield HP9 1UQ We have a varied programme each week finishing with tea and cakes.A nominal donation of £1.50 is

appreciated. If you have any queries please contact HILDA BOWERMAN

on 01494 672418

April 1st Chaplaincy on Bardsey Island, Wales

Reverend Sharon Roberts

April 8th Reminiscing with Judy Tipping

April 15th Looking towards Easter Reverend Nigel Douglas

April 22nd Easter Monday - No Meeting

April 29th Choir - South Bucks U3A

HANDY CROSS RUNNERSWe’re a friendly, sociable crowd. We come in all shapes, sizes and ages, both male and female; there are around 170 of us, with a wide range of abilities, some of us more competitive than others, we all love to run… We are the Handy Cross Runners.

We meet at the High Wycombe Judo Centre on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights at 7pm, and again on Sunday mornings at 9am.

[email protected]

Amersham Art Group Pastel & Watercolour

DemonstrationsApril 2nd Demonstration

Susan Chester, Pastel Landscape May 7th Demonstration Alan Elees, Watercolour Skies

Amersham Community Centre 7:30pm-9:30pm | £5 for non-members Information and booking: www.amersham-art-group.org.uk/ [email protected] 01494 771760

Please show your support, for all the local businesses, clubs, charities and not-for-profit organisations featured in

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Accountant Smart Line Accountant 22

Aerials Aerial Fix 6

Beautician Health & Beauty Therapy 25

Building & Property Maintenance Castle Glass Gutters, Soffits & Fascias 15 Chattelworth 27 Roy - Retired Builder 20 SMB Services 37

Carpentry Paul - Carpenter/Handyman 31

Catering El Comenzal Food Truck 47 Dan Bailey Catering 9

Child Services Poppies Day Nursery 41

Chimney Sweep Roys Clean Sweep 22

Cleaning Easy Clean 21 Procare Carpet Care & Upholstery Cleaning 51

Electrical Services A.J. Electrics 31 Southern Electrical Services 16

Finance Financial Management 43

Fishmonger James the Fishmonger 58

Furniture Restoration Chiltern Restoration 51

Gardens & Driveways Allscapes 51 Amenity Trees 11 Barlow Fencing 55

Claytons Fencing & Tree Services 35 Lucas Lawns & Landscaping 6

Gas & Heating Services Chiltern Gas Services 55

Handyman Don the Handyman 20 The 50 Plus 47

Health & Care Agile Foot Clinic 21 Happy Hearts 24 Dr. J. Selby - Chiropractor 25 Juliet Lethbridge Counselling 19

Home Improvements Fifty Fifty Furniture 41 SBI Ltd Awnings 11

Hotels & Restaurants The Five Arrows 49 Plants & Prosecco 46

Kitchens and Bathrooms Ashford Kitchens 5 Stephen Cook Design 47 Totally Kitchens & Bathrooms 16

Locksmiths 24hr Emergency Service TRS Locks 41

Logs Chorleywood Logs 11

Opticians Ashton Opticians 19

Painters/Decorators D.A. Décor 51 Garrett Decorators 31 M. Munday 58

Pest Control Multipest 10

Pets & Animals Active Vet Care 10 Hearing Dogs 10 Puppy Training 11 The Cinnamon Trust 10

Plumbing Ardas Plumbing 13

Puzzles & Competitions Hiya Bucks competition 15 Puzzles 52 Kids page 53

Roofing SMB Services 37

Security SES Security / Alarms 35

Shops #shoplocal 28 - 29 Fill Food 28 Intu 2 Roast Lab Coffee Roasters 30 Tesco 56 Waitrose 42

Solicitors Blaser Mills 34 IBB Solicitors 63 Kiddrapinet 64

Sports & Fitness Amanda Green Yoga 23 Ann Fry 23

Taxi Fleet Taxis 1

Tree Surgeons Woodside Forestry Ltd 16

Tuition 11+ Tuition 23 Rachels Creative Cooking 44 & 45

Utility Services Sharley Domestics 51

Wills Wills in English 13

Window Services Castle Glass 31 Premier Window Cleaning 27

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