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Pupils forced to miss class
CHILDREN starting school at Sir William Borlase's Grammar School for the first time in September will have to miss some lessons and take others in the library. This is headteacher Peter Holding's solution to the fact that there will be more 11-year-olds
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BCUC design students sweep board
DESIGNERS from Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College have swept the board at a prestigious competition in London. Students from the Faculty of Design showcased their designs at the New Designers' Exhibition held the Business Design Centre in London
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Warriors Chat: Talk is of the Poms and us
EVERYONE is talking about cricket at the moment and the big match. Your England against my beloved Australia. I was lucky enough to be at Lord's on Thursday and I must say the English bowlers began very well and I think this Ashes series will be a bit
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Wood and Atkins break records
Cricket: JAMES Wood and Barney Atkins both made record-breaking centuries for Bucks U12 as they thrashed Dorset. The batsmen put on a Bucks U12 record of 250 for the second wicket as their team scored a superb 273-4 off 45 overs. Wood finished on 121
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Crisis clubs prepare to meet in Meadow friendly
THAME United entertain Chesham in the battle of the crisis clubs tomorrow. United have already been stripped bare by the bailiffs over an unpaid tax bill while Chesham have been threatened with the possibility of a winding up order over an outstanding
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Brownie: I’m still chasing all my big dreams
STEVE Brown celebrated his testimonial against Aston Villa on Monday and revealed he is as hungry for success now as he was when he was playing, Brown joined the Blues from Northampton in 1994 and after making more than 440 appearances as a player he
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Stockwell tube shooting
Police have shot a man at Stockwell Tube station and a mosque in east London is surrounded by armed officers. Eyewitnesses say an Asian man was shot five times after being chased into the south London station. One said the man "looked like a cornered
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Celtic hero
JONNY Dixon scored for Celtic when he turned out for them in a training exercise at Bishamlast week. He was one of five Wanderers called in by Bhoys boss Gordon Stracham to make the numbers up for the Scottish giants in their full scale practice match
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MARLOW BOTTOM
BOUQUETS for Booker and WDC seem appropriate this week. There were complaints from some residents that, on July 6, there were strong smells in the valley and it seemed they were coming from Booker tip. One resident complained to the council. Now, you
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MARLOW
SO THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS have begun and the challenge to keep active minds occupied is off to a quick start on Monday is the Holiday Bible Club taking place at the Baptist Church in Glade Road until Friday. Crafts, recreation activities and Bible story
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COOKHAM
A TEAM from Maliks Indian restaurant successfully defended its title at the annual charity cricket match on Sunday. This was the popular Colonel Garrett Cup cricket competition held at Cookham Dean Cricket Club in Whiteladyes Lane. Maliks again won the
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Madeleine celebrates 100 years
CELEBRATING her 100th birthday was not such a surprise to Madeline Marshall longevity runs in her family. Mrs Marshall, who lives at the Kingfishers Nursing Home in Bourne End, has a sister, Dorothy, 94, and also has two cousins who are 95 and 90-years-old
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WIDMER END
THE GUIDE HUT on North Road provides a useful small venue for functions and meetings. The hall has been home to the Guides and Brownies and the Bridge Club for some time and also hosts the monthly meeting of the Residents' Association. The hall is available
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WEST WYCOMBE
THE VACANCY on the parish council caused by the death of Michael Gerrard in the Chiltern Rise ward has been formally advertised. If a call for an election has not been received then the post will be filled by co-option. Anyone interested in joining the
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STOKENCHURCH
NEW POLICE OFFICE situated in part of the old health centre building is now open. At the moment it is only being used as a base station for our beat officer Dave West and community support officer Andrew Seaton. This will allow both officers more time
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TERRIERS & TOTTERIDGE
ADVANCE NOTICE is given of a meeting due to be held on Wednesday, August 3. There is going to be a public consultation on the plans for the Terriers Farm area. This will be held in the hall of St Francis Church on Amersham Road from 9.30am until 9pm.
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RISBOROUGH
A SERVICE to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of VE and VJ days will be held at St Mary's Church on Sunday, August 21 at 3pm. This service is supported by the Royal British Legion and the services family's association. OVER 20 GROUPS meet each month
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PRESTWOOD
PRESTWOOD SOCIETY is organising a visit to the Chiltern Brewery on Tuesday meeting at 7.30pm prompt. This visit includes a tour and supper. Tickets at £16.95 are available from Christine Jolly on 01494 865017. The brewery is in Nash Lee Road, Terrick,
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PENN & TYLERS GREEN
SCOUTS are gearing themselves up for their County Fair on the Common which takes place on August Bank Holiday Monday. You can get more details on this very successful annual event by calling Adrian Cooper on 01494 816505. THE DAY BEFORE there's Songs
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NAPHILL
NAPHILL & WALTER'S ASH SCHOOL are saying goodbye to two members of staff, Head of foundation year Kate Ruskell, who has been at the school for 11 years, and school administration officer Sandra Moore who is retiring after 22 years at the school. Sandra
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LANE END
ANNUAL HORTICULTURAL SHOW is in three week's time on Saturday, August 13 and lots more entries would be appreciated as the numbers were down last year. The weather has surely been kind this year, but even if you are not a gardener, there will be the chance
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LACEY GREEN & LOOSLEY ROW
MAIZE MAZE this year has a farmhouse layout. It will be open every day from today to September 4, from 10.30am until 6pm with the last entrance at 5pm. The maze is sponsored by Wright's Building Supplies, Hypnos, JNP, Briants and Dairy Farmers of Britain
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HOLMER GREEN
TOMORROW a parish breakfast will be held in the Church Centre at 9am. Marion and Keith Spratt will be giving us a visual talk about their recent trip to Ghana. So if you want to find out more, or what did happen in that prison, then do come along. ARTSMART
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HUGHENDEN VALLEY
SINCE THE EXHIBITION about road safety on the A4128 last week, two surveys have been commissioned. One is for an inspection of the road surface topography on the Wycombe side of the manor entrance, and the other for a skid resistance test on the road
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HOLTSPUR
OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND raised £609 to be shared between the Youth Club, Scannappeal and Woodrow High House. Open Gardens was in memory of Audrey Lock, MBE, who led the Youth Club for 36 years or so, and was a wellknown and wellloved personality. By sad
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HIGH WYCOMBE
HIGH WYCOMBE SOCIETY are holding their next quarterly meeting on Saturday, July 27 at 7.30pm in the Guildhall. On this occasion there will be an audio-visual tour of the parish churches of South Bucks with a society member who is also a local history
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HAZLEMERE
VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL was established in 1965 with high quality care and education for toddlers up to five year olds. The staff provide a warm and welcoming environment. Ring 01494 817093 or 01494 813219 and 814027 for details. NEW PARISH COUNCILLORS are
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HADDENHAM
ACCOUSTICS of the 500-year-old Manor Farm Tithe Barn stood up to the test of Haddenham Players' production of Alan Ayckbourn's one-act play "Gosforth's Fete", performed last Friday and Saturday nights. For producer Linda Axford preparations had been
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HEDGERLEY
ARE YOU helping with the 30 years of the Village Show organised by the Horticultural Society? This will be a very special occasion as it celebrates the time that has passed since a group revived the flower show that was popular from Victorian times until
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GREAT MISSENDEN
LIGHTHOUSE starts tomorrow evening with a classical concert performed by the All Souls Orchestra in the big marquee starting at 7pm. Barbecue will be available or bring your own picnic. The event is free but donations are invited towards the expenses
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GREAT KINGSHILL
YOU ARE WELCOME at Cryers Hill Methodist church to share in Sunday's services at 10.30am with preacher Tony Cooper and 6pm with preacher Rev Moira Peters, with communion. On Tuesday at 7.30pm the singing group meet to begin preparation for the Harvest
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GERRARDS CROSS
MONDAY sees the start of the 22nd Summer School and, once again, it has maintained its tremendous reputation in the area with well over 1,000 students enrolled for the two week school at the Memorial Centre. Nearly 60 courses have been on offer and most
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FRIETH
TEA CLUB meets as usual on Tuesday between 3pm and 4.30pm at The Chequers pub in Fingest. LANE END DAY CENTRE is holding its annual picnic at the Sue Ryder Centre, Parmoor next Saturday, July 30, from 6pm. There will be live music from the Bisham Concert
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FLACKWELL HEATH
FOOTBALL and the 1st XI play their first pre-season friendly against Wingate and Frimley at home on Tuesday, July 26 at 7.45pm. WELL DONE to everyone involved with the Cherry Fair last Sunday, including the organisers, the stallholders, the individual
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DOWNLEY
COFFEE STOP news is from Christine Audcent: a relaunch of the Coffee Stop is being held from 10am to midday on Monday, August 1 at the Old School Community Centre. The Monday Art Group is closing for the summer break and will be taking place on Tuesdays
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CHESHAM
I HAVE BEEN watching with interest the building of the new Mosque. Work started in April 2004 and now it is finished and looks very impressive. It was open for Friday prayers two weeks ago; an event was held for Muslim women on Saturday and a celebration
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THE CHALFONTS
JAZZ ON SUNDAY at Merlin's Cave in St Giles will be a lively gig led by Karen Sharp on tenor saxophone. Karen plays regularly with the Humphrey Lyttleton band. John Horler will be on piano and taking a break from accompanying John Dankworth and Cleo Lane
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BOOKER
MEMBERS of St Birinus and St John's Church invite you to a coffee morning tomorrow. Coffee or tea, home-made cake and biscuits will be available at the church from 10am to midday. Go by car and have it washed at the same time. OPEN EVENING for the Wednesday
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BOURNE END/WOOBURN
LOOK AROUND your garden and think about entering one of the classes in the Annual Show organised by the Horticultural Society. It takes place on August Bank Holiday Monday both in the Community Centre and St Dunstan's Church hall. Their colourful programme
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BEACONSFIELD
FARMERS' MARKET days seem to come round quicker than ever and the next one is tomorrow. Do not forget they are on the fourth Saturday each month, not the last Saturday. Plenty of seasonal and fresh foods are on sale from 9am till 12.30pm in the market
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AMERSHAM
THE EVER-POPULAR Car Boot Sale along the A404 near Chorleywood will be opening for the last time next Sunday, July 31. I know many people from Amersham go to this event regularly, so if you are thinking of having a clear out then there is only this weekend
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Workers face an uncertain future
SHOPWORKERS at Littlewoods in Wycombe town centre are facing an uncertain future following the shock announcement that Associated British Foods has purchased 120 Littlewoods stores for £409million. The retail giant aims to keep around 40 outlets to expand
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Lasting legacy left by Thomas
A CHARITY set up by teenage cancer victim Thomas Ball is jumping for joy after completing its latest fundraising drive. Two years after the death of the Prestwood schoolboy, the Thomas Ball Children's Cancer Fund has announced it will be able to buy
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Massive manhunt underway after failed attacks
POLICE are hunting four would-be suicide bombers who tried and failed to launch a second wave of terror attacks in London. The men who targeted three Tube trains and a bus two weeks after the 7/7 bombings appear to have escaped from their targets.
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Record-breaking fete proves good for lessons
TEACHERS are enjoying a £500 handout at a school in Wooburn Green thanks to a record-breaking summer fete on Saturday, July 9. The parents association raised more than £4,000 for the teachers at St Paul's Church of England Combined School. Headteacher
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Gorman gets one over Hod
BLUES boss John Gorman put one over his pal Glenn Hoddle on Friday and then insisted he's just where he wants to be at this stage of the pre-season. Gorman, who was Hoddle's right hand man when he was England's manager, was all-smiles after his Blues
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Victims’ fury as police ‘lose burglary file’
THE victims of a £125,000 burglary are fuming after saying police officers told them their crime incident file had been lost. Mary Jenkinson and partner Neil Trevena say they have been trying to get in touch with officers from Thames Valley Police since
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Hundreds go potty for new Harry book launch
HUNDREDS of people in High Wycombe queued in the streets on Friday night to be among the first to get their hands on a copy of the new Harry Potter book. Both WHSmith and Ottakar's bookshop opened their doors at midnight to let the eager Potter fans
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Homeless pitch tent on the Rye
HOMELESS people who have been using The Rye as a camp site face being booted off after complaints from park-users. Adam Wolstenholme and Sharon Strange pitched a tent on the popular High Wycombe park because they have nowhere else to live and say they
