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Great start for Donald as he bids to win Open
LUKE Donald made an excellent start to the Open with a four under par round of 68. The Hazlemere and Beaconsfield Golf Club member teed off early yesterday with Open legends Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson. This year's Open is the last ever major Nicklaus
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‘Bill Gates wouldn’t have made it here’
ENTREPRENEURS should think big and make the most of their expertise and talents. That was the advice from Sir George Cox, chairman of the Design Council, who addressed a packed meeting of Wycombe Enterprise Hub last week. Thinking small was a common
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Celtic take Blues
FIVE Wanderers joined Celtic on Thursday to play a part in the Scottish giants practice match at Bisham Abbey. Stuart Nethercott, Charlie Griffin, Jonny Dixon, Ian Stonebridge and Ikechi Anya responded to the call from Bhoys boss Gordon Strachan.
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Williams aims high
RESERVE keeper Steve Williams has set his heart on winning a first team place after his heroics helped Blues win the San An Cup in Ibiza. The glovesman saved three spot kicks as Wanderers beat League One side Oldham on penalties after begging the manager
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Man nearly bit victim’s ear off
A "JEKYLL and Hyde" character from High Wycombe has been jailed for almost biting a father's ear off in front of his four-year-old son. Terry Johnson, 36, of Buckingham Close, approached Jay Perkins in the Octagon Shopping Centre, High Wycombe, on April
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Bomb Police raid Aylesbury home
ANTI-TERRORIST police raided a house in Buckinghamshire on Wednesday in connection with the London bombings. Officers swooped on the "residential premise", in Northern Road, Aylesbury, at around 7pm and carried out a detailed forensic examination. The
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Windfall as Olympics come to Dorney lake
MARLOW businesses could be set for a major windfall thanks to the success of London's Olympic 2012 bid last Wednesday, town leaders have said. Already the it has been revealed that the location for the Olympic rowing event is set to be Dorney Lake, near
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MARLOW BOTTOM
THE MAIN PRESENTATION at the Residents' Association was given by Jo Oliver. Jo is the Community Safety Partnership manager for Wycombe District Council. Although the meeting was some weeks ago, it needs to be covered since there were implications for
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MARLOW
PATRICK GAUTIER of Les Amis du Jumelage Friends of Twinning, in Marly-le-Roi, was quick off the mark last week, contacting the mayor and Dennis Sargeant of the Twinning Association and expressing concerns about the London bombing and hoping that no one
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COOKHAM
CHURCH BELLS RANG OUT on Sunday to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. THIS CELEBRATION was over-shadowed by the horror of the bombings in London. Children in local schools on Friday were comforted by teachers and a special
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WIDMER END
IT'S THE END of the school term next week with the long summer holidays ahead. Keeping children occupied always brings a challenge. Hazlemere Lighthouse is certainly worth considering for the first week from July 25 to 29. This popular week must be booked
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WEST WYCOMBE
HOME MADE cakes and teas are back again on Sunday afternoon in the Church Room. Served by The Avenue Methodist Church there will be a fine selection of cakes along with tea to add to the perfect afternoon. Teas will be served between 2.30pm and 5pm. Proceeds
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RISBOROUGH
SENIOR CITIZENS take priority on Sunday, July 24. On that day they travel for free on the Princes Risborough and Chinnor Railway, provided they're with a fare paying passenger. Trains depart Chinnor station at 10am, 11am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, 3pm and 4pm.
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PRESTWOOD
IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS that the death is announced of the Rev Jonathan White who was vicar of Holy Trinity, Prestwood and St Mary Magdalene, Great Hampden for 18 years until he retired in October 2002. His ministry and friendship will be remembered
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PENN & TYLERS GREEN
HAZLEMERE PLAYERS are presenting "Time and Time Again" by Alan Ayckbourn at Hazlemere Community Centre tonight and tomorrow. The show starts at 8pm with tickets priced at £6.50 and £5.50. My information was incorrect last week and it is actually 50p off
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TERRIERS & TOTTERIDGE
HIGHWORTH HOLIDAY CLUB is opening up in the summer for three weeks. They have spaces available for children from August 1 - 19. There are lots of indoor and outdoor activities for the children to take part in with the club located in Highworth School
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SEER GREEN
DUE TO THE RECENT FIRE at Jordans Meeting House the planned concert with the Viola D'Amore Society will now be held at St Michaels Church in Warwick Road, Beaconsfield and for full details phone 01494 873272. THROUGHOUT the summer do not forget to watch
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NAPHILL
SUMMER LUNCH at the Methodist Church is on Saturday, July 23 at 12.30pm with entertainment by Lane End Ladies Choir. There will be a bring and buy stall. SUPPORT GROUP for the National Children's Home is running a "Recipe Event". Anyone with a favourite
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LANE END
COFFEE SHOP will be open tomorrow between 10am and midday in the village hall annexe, if someone has volunteered to make the coffee that is. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in joining the Conservation Group, which actively keeps the village and environs looking
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LACEY GREEN AND LOOSLEY ROW
KYNDER GYM next term will be held on Fridays in the Millennium Hall. At 10.30am it's for under threes and at 1.30pm for those aged three and four. Children are helped to develop climbing, balancing, hand-eye and ball skills. They enjoy a trampoline and
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HUGHENDEN VALLEY
AN EXHIBITION was held at the Village Hall last Monday when residents had a chance to see enlarged highways maps which indicated the site, cause and other comments on accidents which have taken place on the A4128 Wycombe to Hughenden Valley road. Alongside
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HOLMER GREEN
UNITED SERVICE for Churches Together takes place on Sunday in the Methodist Church at 6pm. CHADWICK LADIES meet on Monday in the village centre for a summer social at 8pm. New members are always welcome. TUESDAY you can play short mat bowls at 2pm in
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HOLTSPUR
WHAT SAD NEWS we had last week with the death of Bill Lock. His funeral took place just after the Memorial Service for his wife, Audrey Lock. This sad joint weekend put a whole new aspect on the Open Gardens in aid of Audrey's favourite charities for
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HIGH WYCOMBE
JUST LUNCH at the Wesley Methodist Church on Fridays at midday will close for the month of August. They would like to thank all the people who have supported this outreach venture during the past year. With their help the Just Lunch committee have been
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HEDGERELEY
PLANT SALE to raise funds for the Royal British Legion was on a very wet day and in the open, but still managed to raise over £446. Their next event, which anyone can join, is a sponsored walk on Sunday, starting at the Yew Tree in Beaconsfield Road.
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HAZLEMERE
TIME AND TIME AGAIN is the current show being presented by our Players. You can see the show tonight and tomorrow evening at 8pm in the Community Centre. It's a comedy by Alan Ayckbourn and highly entertaining. Tickets are priced at £6.50 and £5.50.
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HADDENHAM
G8 SUMMIT IN EDINBURGH was the destination for Hannah Austin (15) who was project manager of the Aylesbury High School team from year 10 who were selected, along with seven other teams from across the country, to attend. The teams attended a reception
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GERRARDS CROSS
COLNE VALLEY PARK at Denham celebrates its 40th anniversary with a Water and Wildlife Weekend next Friday and Saturday, July 23 and 24. Plenty of events are planned with action-packed days of family fun, including canal boat trips and a farmers' market
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FRIETH
SUMMER QUEEN will be crowned today at the school, between 1.45pm and 2.45pm. Family support would be welcomed. Cream teas will be on sale after the ceremony. PLEASE GET YOUR COMMENTS by post or e mail to the parish clerk on the subject of a street light
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GREAT MISSENDEN
ROALD DAHL Museum and Story Centre opened to great acclaim and in the first three weeks has welcomed an amazing 5,500 visitors through its chocolate doors. This has certainly surpassed expectations. During the summer months there will be various workshops
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GREAT KINGSHILL
PLEASE BE AWARE that Wycombe Skip Hire, who operate from Unit 53 at Binders Yard, have appealed against the time restrictions that were applied to the grant of planning permission in March. At present, their permitted hours are between 7.30am and 6.30pm
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CHESHAM
SHOPPERS in Chesham were entertained by a troop of Morris Dancers last Saturday. They were beautifully dressed in traditional costume and drew a large crowd to watch the progression of dances using swords, wooden poles and large white hankies, to the
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FLACKWELL HEATH
OVER 200 VILLAGERS gathered last Sunday in the Royal British Legion hall to remember those who fought in the Second World War 60 years ago. Twenty eight veterans received badges and citations from County President Ken Ross DL, and Legion officials.
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DOWNLEY
FOUND: ladies bracelet watch en route to Cookshall Wood by the Wives of Downley while out on their annual walk. Please call me for full details if you think it might be yours. The walk is actually an excellent excuse to finish at the le de Spencers Arms
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BOOKER
A PREVIEW EXHIBITION publicising the Handy Cross junction improvements has been cancelled. It was due to take place at the Holiday Inn. I'll look out for information on a new date and location. NEXT PUBLIC MEETING relating to the Causeway Stadium is
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BEACONSFIELD
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY will be celebrated at St Michaels and All Angels church on Sunday at 10am, with a special service led by Bishop Richard. After the service there will be a light buffet with drinks and a celebration cake in the hall. Past members of
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THE CHALFONTS
TOMORROW there's a Coffee Morning at Greenbanks, 10 Elms Road, Chalfont St Peter from 10am to midday with all the usual stalls and good things to eat. Proceeds will go the Parish Church Choir. VOLUNTEERS are needed by the Barnados charity shop in St
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BOURNE END/WOOBURN
CONGRATULATIONS to all the prizewinners who collected awards on Friday at the Junior Sports Club's annual event. Olympic rower Greg Searle MBE was the special guest. Club Boy was Mark Rimmer, for the third year running, and Club Girl was Carly Selwood
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AMERSHAM
CHENIES MANOR plays host to a plant and garden fair on Sunday. There will be rare and exceptional plants and trees from specialist nurseries, plus advice for gardeners. Other items include pottery, sculpture, antique garden tools, accessories and books
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Tesco store is reviewed
THE future of the Tesco development in Gerrards Cross hangs in the balance as the investigation into the rail tunnel collapse continues. Jackson Civil Engineering, the company in charge of building work at the site, are hoping to submit their analysis
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Two people die in M40 road accident
TWO people who had just escaped from a car crash were killed when trying to cross the M40 on Saturday night. Police were called to the motorway at around 10.30pm after reports of accidents blocking both carriageways between junctions three and four,
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Blues fan loses leg in blasts
A SUNDAY league footballer lost his leg in one of the London bomb blasts last week. Wycombe Wanderers fan Paul Glennerster, 26, was caught in the explosion between Russell Square and King's Cross tube stations on Thursday. Mr Glennerster is the captain
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Chelsea duo tip Wanderers for promotion
ENGLAND aces John Terry and Joe Cole tipped Wanderers for promotion after playing against them. The Chelsea stars notched a 5-1 win but both conceded Wycombe gave them problems. Cole is convinced the bookies have got it right by installing John Gorman's
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On the bounce in Thomas’ memory
TRAMPOLINE fans are needed for a charity event to celebrate the life of teenage cancer victim Thomas Ball, who died two years ago. Bounce for Thomas Ball is a 24-hour trampolining event that will raise money for the Thomas Ball Children's Cancer Fund
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Mum misses Tube bomb by seconds
A CHESHAM mother-of-two has told how she was almost blown up in Edgware Road Station last week after getting off a tube just seconds before it was targeted by terrorists. Genevieve Kavanagh, 40, from Darvell Drive, had just arrived at Edgware Road from
