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Keep your bones healthy
Jon Critoph, from Marlow Complementary Health Care, explains how to look after your joints. We get up in the morning and get out of bed, walk to the bathroom and probably never give another thought to how we get from one place to another until we
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Going wild for grass
Neil Harris, gardens & countryside manager for The National Trust, explains how grass encourages wildlife. Spring is upon us with a vengeance, and although we haven't had enough rain to get the river flowing, the fields and hedgerows are blooming with
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Ziggy Petherbridge at The Dolphin, High Wycombe
Ziggy Petherbridge has had a penchant for The Dolphin ever since he became a regular. The pub, in Totteridge Lane, is said to be one of High Wycombe's oldest public houses and dates back more than a century. What's the atmosphere like? It's a good
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Time for tea
Home-made scones and fairy cakes, anyone? The kettle's on once again at Hughenden Church House. HOME made cake and a nice cup of tea... Just the thing for a sunny Sunday afternoon treat. And it's been on offer now for 30 years at Hughenden Church House
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Cook the Italian way
LOVE the tastes of the Med? Wish you could toss together a pasta dish like that holiday trattoria in Italy? Meluki offers to show you how. And not just pasta. The whole range of wonderful Italian cuisine is taught at a new cookschool, Meluki, which
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Songwriter hijacks his songs
THOUGH NorthSea Hijack have now split the music they created in their short time together merits attention. Rob Davies, who took care of vocals and guitar in the band, has since gone his own way in the music industry with his acoustic project Vapour
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Dine out with Diner
WHEN I hear the word "diner" it reminds me of classic 1950s American roadhouses selling French fries and frothy milkshakes. But when I hear "diner" from now on I will be reminded of a hot new Bucks band no froth here just layered guitars and vocals
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Marriage problems? Meet your counsellor
Over the past couple of years, Rob Brydon has been busier than a hive-full of worker bees who have overdosed on honey. Brace yourselves; here comes the dizzying list of what he's been up to of late. The Welsh actor, writer and comedian, has starred in
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Hip-hop with that je ne sais quoi about it
AS Billy Elliot hits the West End this month, France's real-life Billy Elliot comes Wycombe Swan. Mourad Merzouki, the artistic director for Compagnie Kafig, is bringing his current UK tour, Corps est Graphique, to the town. But rather than pirouetting
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A sneak preview of Bucks Open Studios
A SNEAKY peak at the work of those artists opening their homes to public is this month being shown at Obsidian Art Gallery. In June, artists from all over the county of Buckinghamshire will be opening their studios to the public, who can come and see
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Storybook folk raise money for charity
A PRINCESS joined superheroes Spiderman and Superman for a charity event in Marlow. The NSPCC's National Dress Differently Day saw youngsters at Kingfisher Pre-School, in Glade Road, wearing the costumes of some of their favourite characters. Maureen
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Festival fun is only weeks away
JUST three weeks to go and the fifth MTRF is set to be the biggest and best yet. Regatta Day on Saturday, June 11, is a day of classic rowing and our honourary presidents, Sir Steve and Lady Ann Redgrave, will perform the official opening at 10am in
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MP promises to fight rail plans
NEWLY re-elected Marlow MP Paul Goodman has said he will continue to make the threatened Marlow-to-Maidenhead passenger line a top priority. The service is one of 56 across the country earmarked to become "community railways" whereby the local authorities
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Bookworms get into action thanks to generous grant
BOOKWORMS at a Marlow infant school received a welcome show of support when they were awarded a £500 grant for their library. Marlow Church of England Infant School, in Sandygate Road, was donated the money by Southern Electric as part of its "Into Action
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Concern over towpath future
WORRIED residents locked in a dispute with the Environment Agency over a towpath have branded the decision to keep it closed for two more years "a stay of execution". Previously, the residents of Millbank, Mill Road, Marlow, had been fuming at the possibility
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‘Goodbye and good riddance to club’
RESIDENTS have backed plans to convert Chesham's only nightclub into a caf bar and flats. Neighbours of Stage 2 Night Club, Station Road, say vandalism has significantly reduced since the club shut in December, Thursday's meeting of Chiltern District
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‘Bargain’ police to hit streets
RESIDENTS are getting a bargain, says Chesham Town Council, as it is paying up to five times less for its Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) than other councils. The council has secured a three- year deal with Thames Valley Police to pay a £3,000
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Praise all round for winners of first People’s Award
CHESHAM'S first People's Award winners were celebrated at an award ceremony sponsored by the Free Press. The seven winners, including overall winner Bob Fish, of the Voluntary Action charity, assembled at Chesham Town Hall on Wednesday, May 18 to receive
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Push to keep the trains on track
THE Chesham Society is calling for the re-instatement of a passing platform to increase transport efficiency on the Metropolitan Line in Chesham. The Chesham Society is proposing to use the bay road platform to allow trains to pass each other instead
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Time to lay waste to ‘Winter of Discontent’
WASTE trials in the Chilterns are causing a stink among residents who say they are suffering from ant infestations, eyesores and unpleasant smells caused by decomposing rubbish and uncollected rubbish bags. Chiltern District Council heard last Wednesday
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Another firm bites the sawdust
As furniture company William Bartlett prepares to sweep up the sawdust from the factory floor for the very last time, does a map detailing the history of the trade reveal how the writing may have always been on the wall? Bartlett's managing director
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McDonald’s sorts a super-sized problem
FAST food giant McDonald's has pledged to play an active role in keeping the streets of Cressex free from litter. Sponsored litter bins, patrols and educational projects with nearby schools are on the menu of the day after representatives met with residents
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Police crackdown on trouble makers
NUISANCE and antisocial behaviour blighting a Totteridge estate have reached such levels some residents have demanded curfews and police patrols. In recent weeks episodes of intimidation, vandalism and under-age drinking have caused growing concern among
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Homes plan stalled
A CONTROVERSIAL application for a development in Cressex will go before a Government planning inspector. Developer Michael Shanly Homes has proposed to demolish 67 Cressex Road and build eight detached, semi-detached and terraced homes. The proposal
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It's a cash bowl over!
A BOWLS club has raised £1,000 for the South Bucks Hospice. Members of the Handy Cross indoor bowls club made the donation to the Amersham Road hospice, who are their chosen charity for the latest indoor season. Club president Peter Brown said: "We always
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Splash and dash
Petrol giant Esso has confirmed when its fuel station at Hazlemere crossroads will finally reopen. The filling station on Amersham Road has been closed since the start of April as it undergoes a revamp and will now be open again at the end of May. A
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Let there be light
New floodlights have been installed on the hard courts at Widmer End Tennis Club. They will be holding an open day on Saturday, May 21, at 2pm when new members can check out the facilities. Players are invited to go along and play for free with the
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Cops nick a draw
FANS of football and supporters of the community flocked to Causeway Stadium to watch a charity football match between the police and two Asian youth sides. More than 300 people attended the game, which ended 1-1, and raised more than £700 for the John
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On the trail of hidden history
PAGAN worship and the roles of engineering greats in shaping the Wycombe we know today came under the spotlight during a unique history trail. Visitors of all ages met at the Environment Centre on Sunday, May 15, before embarking on a two-hour stroll
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Talks
Gertrude Jekyll & Her Place in Gardening HistoryAmersham Garden AssociationThe Drake HallAmersham Community CentreChiltern AvenueThurs, Mar 23, 8pmLets Look at BuildingsFriends of Chiltern Open Air MuseumChalfont St Peter community CentreWed, Mar 22,
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Theatre
Aspire Dance Gale Wycombe SwanSun, Mar 26, 7.30pm Ever the Bull Burton Taylor StudioOxford PlayhouseSat, Mar 18, 3.30 & 7.30pm Hitting Funny Burton Taylor StudioOxford PlayhouseSat, Mar 25, 7.30pmFesten Theatre Royal WindsorMon, Mar 20 - Sat, Mar 25Giselle
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Shows & Events
Coffee Morning & SaleSalvation ArmyFrogmoorHigh WycombeSat, Mar 25, 10am - 1pm Coffee Morning & Table Top Sale In aid of Prestwood Baby & Toddler GroupMethodist HallHigh StreetPrestwoodSat, Mar 25, 1 - 3pm Coffee Morning Naphill Methodist ChurchChapel
