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Aylesbury
Located at the foot of the Chiltern Hills in the rich agricultural vale which carries its name , Aylesbury is the county town of Buckinghamshire. Major roads throughout the region link to the national motorway network, with the M40 and M1 providing
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Chesham
Three miles north of Amersham along the Chess Valley, lies the town of Chesham with its pedestrianised centre. Once famous for the manufacture of brushes and footwear, the old town has many attractive half-timbered cottages. Chesham is 28 miles
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Beaconsfield
The towns of Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross are both situated in the north-west corner of South Buckinghamshire, enjoying excellent connections to a number of important destinations. The A40 passes through the towns, providing easy access to High
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Students are set to impress
FIRST stop Wycombe, next stop Milan, New York and Paris - It sounds like a dream come true for most people but talented budding artists and designers are one step closer to making it. Today sees the start of a five-day free art and design exhibition
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Amersham
'The Gateway to the Chilterns' , Amersham is located 27 miles north west of London in the County of Buckinghamshire. The town consists of two linked areas: Old Amersham and Amersham-on-the-Hill. Transport connections are excellent, with major roads
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MARLOW BOTTOM
FEEDBACK is always gratifying to receive. Even a dissenting view on something I've written indicates that it was read and that the reader considers if worth commenting. But one reader stopped me this week to thank me for saving him £40 or more. I was
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MARLOW
PIMMS, picnics, pulsating sport and plenty to keep the family occupied and amused. All that is needed now is for the sun to shine on the town's most memorable weekend of the year. At 10am tomorrow Sir Steve and Lady Redgrave will officially open the fifth
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WIDMER END
EVENING WI MEMBERS will welcome Christopher Clarke on Monday to give a talk on the oldest consumer protection. An insight into hallmarking of gold and silver, qualities and makers will all be explained in this short talk that should last no more than
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TERRIERS & TOTTERIDGE
TOMORROW THE CINEMA in High Wycombe is showing "Laura's Star" as the Children's Club film at 11am. A local young man, Anthony Di Silva, is the voice of Laura's brother. Anthony was four years old when he went to record the voice-over last autumn and loves
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WEST WYCOMBE
THE VILLAGE HALL has recently had the wall adjacent to the car park repaired. There is a gap within the wall which will provide space for a seat. This is just one of the improvements that have been made over the years to this local amenity. The hall plays
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STOKENCHURCH
THERE WERE PLENTY of attractions to keep visitors to the village fete happy on ?Saturday and the weather, though windy, was fine apart from the odd sharp shower. The flowers in the church were beautiful and the Camera Club's exhibition was well worth
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SEER GREEN
MAKE A NOTE in your diary now for next Saturday, June 18 and what is usually one of the most popular events in the village. Yes, I mean the Cherry Pie Fair organised by the school's PTA. The theme will be VE Day Remembered with the 60th anniversary since
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RISBOROUGH
COUNTRYSIDE GROUP is holding its annual Wild Orchid Safari on Tuesday. Meet at 7pm in the NT lay-by on Longdown Hill. Non-members are welcome and the cost is £2. Telephone 01844 274865 for further details.
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RADNAGE & IBSTONE
IF YOU LIKE folk singing and dancing go along to the Three Four Horseshoes pub at Bennet End on Wednesday when Towersey Morris Men will entertain you with dancing and singing outside the pub from 8pm.
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PENN & TYLERS
VILLAGE CARE Open Gardens and my apologies for not including the date last week. The gardens are open on Sunday. Village Care is very keen for you all to walk round and enjoy some beautiful local gardens and at the same time help to raise much needed
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PRESTWOOD
FRIENDS OF Holy Trinity have their Garden Party on Sunday from 12.30pm to 4.30pm in the vicarage garden. There will be a barbecue and bar, a live band, games, raffle and a mini Auction of Promises. Everyone is welcome. EVENING WI meets on Tuesday evening
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NAPHILL
NAPHILL FETE is tomorrow when people from far afield come and bump into old friends to the background of music and a festive atmosphere. This year again offers the traditional procession from Forge Road at midday, followed by the many competitions
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LANE END
TOMORROW (Fete Day for those who have been away), the Methodist Church ladies will be serving hot bacon butties, tea and coffee from 9.30am until 1pm, followed by cream teas from 2pm to 4pm. There will be stalls in the church garden from 9.30am. YES,
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LACEY GREEN & LOOSLEY ROW
LOOK OUT FOR the Wildlife Trust at Speen Gardens Open Day on Sunday, June 19 between 2pm and 6pm. DOGHOUSE SKIFFLE GROUP will be in the playing field marquee tomorrow night. There will be live music from 8.30pm, after the children's disco at 7pm. Adults
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HUGHENDEN VALLEY
THE HALL FUND is holding a beetle drive on Saturday, June 18 at 7.30pm and the ticket price will include a two course supper. Your own drink and glasses are required. For the price of tickets and further information phone 01494 563257. PLAYERS AND PARENTS
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HOLTSPUR
SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP will be holding a sale at their Tuesday meeting in Kiln Court, off North Drive at 2pm. All are welcome. Members are reminded that there will not be another meeting in June as they will be enjoying a river cruise on June 29. IF ANYONE
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HOLMER GREEN
TOMORROW the junior school are holding their Summer Fair on the Common from 11am to 2pm. ALSO TOMORROW the Methodist Church is holding a Flower Festival from 11am to 6pm. Admission is £1. Then on Sunday at 2pm a flower arranging competition will be
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HIGH WYCOMBE
EX-RSM NORMAN ALLEN who saw and went into action at the famous Sword Beach on D Day has now turned his hand to raising money for charity. Over several weekends he has been selling plants at 274 Totteridge Road. He has asked me to thank everyone who came
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HEDGERLEY
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS meet tomorrow at 10am outside the Memorial Hall for another working party session on the hedgerow survey. HISTORICAL SOCIETY meet at 8pm on Wednesday in the Memorial Hall for a talk on the Eton Rowing Trench, then and now, to
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HAZLEMERE
RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION invites new members who have an interest in Hazlemere and are keen to voice their opinions. They have been involved in many issues including planning, road and pavement hazards, traffic problems and many others. Their meetings are
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HADDENHAM
AT THE JUNE WI MEETING last week Audrey Burgoyn asked members to remember two members who had died recently. Myna Williams was a staunch member who regularly offered to assist with WI projects. She was also a member of the Darby and Joan Club and regularly
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GREAT MISSENDEN
THIS WEEKEND marks an important stage in the development of the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, after years of hard work. This evening there will be an invitation only reception and from tomorrow the museum will be open. You are advised to book
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GERRARDS CROSS
BUCKS OPEN STUDIOS celebrates its 20th year next weekend. Gillian Whittome and Eva Walters, neighbours in Cheyne Close, will be showing off their work from next Saturday, June 18 until July 3, although they will be closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
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FRIETH
NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING is on Monday in Hambleden Parish Rooms, starting at 8pm. Members of the public are invited and there is an opportunity at the beginning of the meeting to ask questions. TRIO MERCURIO are presenting a programme of 17th century
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GREAT KINGSHILL
AGM OF THE VILLAGE HALL is on Sunday at 8pm. Refreshments will be available and everyone is welcome to attend and find out more about your village hall. WARM INVITATION to Sunday services at Cryers Hill Methodist church at 10.30am with preacher Peter
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FLACKWELL HEATH
CAR BOOT and tabletop sale on Sunday is at the Football Club from 1pm for 1.30pm. Cars pay £7 or tables are at £5 and they can be reserved from Jane or Christine on 01628 525366 or 521051. Otherwise just turn up on the day. FOOTBALL MINORS under-13s
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DOWNLEY
THE CIRCUS IS COMING to town. Well, Disraeli School, actually. Don't forget tomorrow's grand summer fete starts at 11.30am in the school grounds. TV presenter Lorraine Kelly is expected to be there for the opening. All the fun of a traditional school
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CHESHAM BOIS
THANK YOU to our readers for your support of Trevor's Day. You will see boards advertising the event and I hope that those of you contributing to Trevor's Day feel really proud of the success so far. All the slots for football teams are full up and all
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CHESHAM
THE FUTURE of the Schools of Chesham Carnival to be held on June 18, seems to be financially secure at least for the time being, as Chesham Rugby Union Football Club will also back the carnival next year. Next year is the 25th anniversary of the rugby
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BOURNE END/WOOBURN
TOMORROW from 10am you can enjoy a traditional village fete around the Community Centre. Lots of stalls, games for the children, rides, refreshments and breakfast with bacon rolls and burgers. It's sure to be great fun for all the family and you'll find
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THE CHALFONTS
JAZZ on Sunday lunchtime in St Giles at Merlin's Cave will be a reunion for former Ronnie Scott musicians. Trumpet man Dick Pearce will be joined by John Chrittenson, another of Ronnie's musicians, on piano. Adrian Macintosh, who was with Humphrey Lyttleton
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BOOKER
ARE YOU A FILM BUFF? St Birinus & St John's church in Sycamore Road is running a series called "Reel Issues" involving music, film clips, drama, chat, food and the chance to hear God's story. The next film will be "Bridget Jones' Diary" on Wednesday at
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BEACONSFIELD
FUN IS THE OPTION this weekend starting at the coffee morning at the Free Methodist Church in Shepherds Lane from 10am tomorrow. FOLLOW THAT with a walk or drive to the New Town where you will be welcomed by stalls and entertainment on the Council Green
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AMERSHAM
EASYBEADING WORKSHOP will take place on Friday, June 17 from 10.30am until 4pm. You will be able to learn how to make individual jewellery using semi-precious stones and pearls. Cost for the workshop is £65 and includes materials to make one necklace
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Sin City (18)
Sin City is yet another comic book getting the big screen treatment, but it's like nothing we've seen before. It adapts several of writer/artist (and co-director) Frank Miller's graphic novels a series of adult, hard-boiled crime yarns. And whether
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Groom misses out after hitting the pain barrier
UNLUCKY Alice Groom was rushed into intensive care after a hurdling accident and will now miss this weekend's county schools championship at Milton Keynes. The 15-year-old Wycombe Phoenix athlete fell awkwardly at the first hurdle during the club's Young
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Sanders romps to 400m victory
NICOLA Sanders continued her stunning season when she romped to 400m victory at the UK Womens League Division One fixture at Wigan on Saturday. Having achieved the Commononwealth Games qualification standard for the 400m hurdles a week earlier, the Amersham
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Wasps set to sign Bracken
WASPS are likely to complete the signing of Peter Bracken next week. The prop was originally heading to Harlequins but their relegationon the last day of the season allowed Wasps to speak to the Irishmen and he is likely to complete his transfer to Wasps
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Shaw makes Lions start
SIMON Shaw makes his first start for the British Lions in their tour of New Zealand tomorrow when the tourists take on the Maoris. The Wasps lock was a late call-up and he gets his chance to shine in what could well be the Lions' toughest challenge outside
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Justin tops Thame’s merit table
JUSTIN Merritt scooped the manager's Player of the Season award in his final season for Thame. The player also won the sponsors' Player of the Year award at Thame's Annual Presentation Dinner on Saturday. But Merritt has played his last game for Thame
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Sympathetic Makosi is a caring nurse
MAKOSI is caring, sensitive and sympathetic according to one of her former patients, and not the bolshy and feisty woman with big curly hair we see on our television screens every night. Jack Eastaugh, of Chesham, has never seen an episode of Big Brother
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Decision day looms for Lee
WANDERERS boss John Gorman is hoping he can persuade former England midfielder Rob Lee to put his television career on hold. The 39-year-old former Newcastle, Charlton and West Ham midfielder is being made to choose between a career in television or
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Gus leaves after saying no to Blues
GUS Uhlenbeek has left Wycombe Wanderers after failing to agree terms on a new deal. The 34-year-old former Fulham, Sheffield United and Ipswich man rejected manager John Gorman's offer of a one year contract and is now hunting another club. Gorman
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She’s the B’s Knees for fashion tips
Everyone loves a wedding but there's always that worry about what to wear. Reporter Ushma Mistry gets some top advice from fashion expert Jackie Allen. FINDING the perfect outfit for a wedding can be just as gruelling for the guests as it is for the
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A man who loves doing the housework
I HAVE a theory about evolution...In my opinion, If it wasn't for Man's fascination with fire, and I mean Man not Woman, then we'd still be wandering around the African savannah on all fours eating shoots and grubs. The harnessing of fire meant that
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Sea Cadets 1942
IF any of the faces in this 1942 picture look familiar, make a note of Saturday, June 18. The Sea Cadets are holding a reunion for all of the old members starting at 7.30pm at their headquarters in Chesnut Avenue, High Wycombe. To start the evening
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Ron opens up his ‘secret’ garden
GREEN fingered enthusiast Ron White will open up his diverse secret' garden to the public to raise cash for Iain Rennie Hospice at Home. Last year Mr White and his wife raised more than £1,200 for charity which he hopes to top this time round after
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Hats on for children’s school crocodile trail
YOUNGSTERS formed an enormous crocodile trail after they were given encouragement to walk to school. Metronet Rail has helped support the Downley School with the trail. The company, responsible for revitalising two-thirds of the London Tube, donated
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Pupils outsmart traders
THE stock of the Royal Grammar School rose after its students won prizes in a national investment competition. RGS students took home two awards for their efforts, tackling the cut-throat world of stock exchange and business economics. The pupils beat
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Holy Trinity C of E Sch
Say Dough': Accomplished bakers at Holy Trinity C of E School in Marlow have been raising bread mixes to earn themselves the Class of the Week title. Cathy Firnan's Year Five class impressed teachers with their good behaviour and willingness to learn
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Daytime TV superstar canine Luke still looking for good home
A HOMELESS dog that appeared on The Paul O'Grady show on ITV is still looking for an owner. Luke, a Collie cross puppy, is currently living at The Blue Cross animal charity centre in London Road, Lewknor. The puppy appeared on the daytime television
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Reel life or real life?
UNBELIEVABLY High Wycombe has witnessed a pensioner's alleged murder and a drive-by shooting and that's just these past two weeks. But what I find more staggering than the town's transformation into gangland America is an apparent attitude of apathy
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Hundreds expected at Dahl museum
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden is expecting hundreds of visitors for its grand launch today. But while many people agree that the new attraction will benefit the economy of the village, there are still fears that the narrow
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Bucks is ‘good for badgers’
BADGER numbers in Buckinghamshire are among the best in Britain, a conservation group have said. The large nocturnal creatures have been threatened in recent years by increasing traffic levels and a government cull. However, ahead of National Badger
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George and Dragon go continental
FROGS legs form part of a new menu at the refurbished George and Dragon pub in High Street, Princes Risborough. Frenchman Christophe Rondelot and his partner Margaret Tarpey took over the pub in April. They reopened on May 22 after a three-week closure
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Former scholars and staff invited to relive school days
FORMER pupils and staff at a Marlow school are being called on to relive the days of blazers and tight dresses at a school re-union. Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, in West Street, is staging a reunion for all old staff and pupils on Sunday, June
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Railway chiefs hope changes brings improvements
CHILTERN Railways has issued its new summer timetable with changes aimed at faster services and improved punctuality. Several minor changes have been made to the timings of evening peak services on the High Wycombe line, which runs from Birmingham through
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Plea: ‘Help us to help you’
TEENAGERS are being asked to come up with their own solutions to tackle antisocial behaviour. Youngsters in Princes Risborough are being invited to take personal responsibility for improving their free time and leisure activities as part of an inclusive
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Teenager on murder charge
A 17-YEAR-OLD High Wycombe youth has been remanded in custody by police in connection with the murder of pensioner Alan Irwing. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before magistrates at Wycombe Youth Court on Friday. He was
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Pub shooting : Man critical
A MAN is fighting for his life after being gunned down and run over outside a High Wycombe pub. Eyewitnesses said they saw a man in his mid 20s lying in a pool of blood, opposite the Happy Wanderer in Arnison Avenue, and watched in "horror" as a car
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William rides for funds
A YOUNG cyclist from Great Missenden has surpassed all expectations as he prepares for a charity bike ride this weekend. William Russell was given a bike for his seventh birthday and will use his present to raise money for Leukaemia Rese-arch in their
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Thousands flock to weekend regatta
UP to 10,000 people are expected to turn out by the Thames this weekend to take part in the fifth Marlow Town Regatta and Festival. The popular event, which attracts people from all over the county, as well as town officials, personalities and sportsmen
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All the thrills of the fair
BRIGHTLY coloured swirling rides and traditional wooden board games nestled side by side at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church annual May Fair. Villagers were blessed with good weather and many picnicked on the grass between enjoying the rides and
