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MARLOW BOTTOM
TWOGETHER comes out this Sunday. As is expected of a church magazine, there are reports on christenings, weddings, Guide and Brownie packs, and the various social events connected with the Methodist and Anglican partner churches here in the Valley.
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MARLOW
FOR THE THIRD successive year, Liz Ferris is organising a collection of shoeboxes, which will be forwarded to Romania in time to bring some yuletide comfort for that country's needy. These Christmas shoe boxes should be filled with gifts suitable for
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COOKHAM
BURGLARIES including two where cars were stolen prompted the beat officer PC de Haan to urge residents to put their car keys out of sight at night. It is so easy to break in and take the keys if they are left in full view. There have also been several
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WIDMER END
NEW BEGINNERS Line Dancing Class is due to start on Thursday evening in the Guide Hut on North Road. The class is suitable for all and is bound to be lots of fun. Until now these popular evenings have meant travelling outside the village. Now, thanks
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WEST WYCOMBE
HARVEST FESTIVAL takes place in the village on Sunday. St Lawrence Church will be holding a special service at 11am that is suitable for all the family. All members of the parish would be very welcome. Later in the day at 6pm in the village hall a harvest
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SEER GREEN
MORNING SERVICE at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday will be the Harvest Service and followed by the Harvest Lunch, but there will not be an Evening Prayer Service. DON'T FORGET today's coffee morning part of The World's Biggest Coffee Morning, in aid of
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TERRIERS & TOTTERIDGE
TOMORROW AND SUNDAY, continuing on the 75th anniversary of St Francis Church, is an art exhibition showcasing the work of Totteridge Baptist Church Art Group. From 10am to 6.30pm you can see their work on display in the church and there is no admission
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STOKENCHURCH
IF YOU WOULD LIKE to go to Beehive Jazz Club's first session this autumn, the date is tomorrow, the time 8pm, at the Youth Annexe of the Stokenchurch Community Centre. The Jazz Night with Melodic Jazz will feature vocalist Jackie Highe, bar and raffle
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RADNAGE & IBSTONE
IBSTONE SCHOOL will hold an Open Morning on Tuesday, October 11 from 9.30am to 11.30am. The school admits children in the term following their fourth birthday, and applications are now being taken for places in the academic year beginning Autumn Term
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PRESTWOOD
AUTUMN CONCERT in Holy Trinity Church tomorrow at 7.30pm will have an autumnal theme to tie in with Harvest Festival on Sunday. Among those performing will be Vicar Mark Mowforth and his wife Jill, pianist David Hackett, George Hadjineophytou on the mandolin
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RISBOROUGH
STILL TIME to check out the plans for a new road junction on the A4010 at the Culverton Crossroads. Remember that your voice is heard but you shouldn't allow others to make your decision for you. Check out the details and put your comments before October
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PENN & TYLERS GREEN
SCOUT GROUP, which is based in Ashley Drive, is holding another jumble sale, tomorrow. The sale is in the village hall and doors open at 1pm. As usual they will appreciate receiving your jumble and you can leave it at the village hall tonight between
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NAPHILL
BABY & TODDLER Group will have a family portrait session on Thursday at the village hall, from 2pm to 4pm. There will be a professional photographer and the prices will be reasonable. Parents are asked to book a time slot in advance by phoning 01494 562147
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LANE END
DON'T FORGET to popin to the Methodist Church on Monday morning between 9.30am and midday for coffee, biscuits and friendship, especially if you are in the LEAOPAG age group (you will know if you are!) AFTERNOON WI meeting on Tuesday afternoon in the
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LACEY GREEN & LOOSLEY ROW
WINDMILL WI is organising a jumble sale tomorrow at 2pm in the Millennium Hall. They would like all jumble items to be delivered between 10am and midday. Entry is 30p. There will be cakes on sale, a tombola and refreshments. AT THE SPEEN WI MEETING on
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HUGHENDEN VALLEY
ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Valley Wives will be enjoying their 39th birthday supper. Everyone is asked to take along a wrapped present, with a glass theme, to the value of about £3. All this will be after the AGM. REMEMBER TO ORGANISE your teams for the Potter
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HOLMER GREEN
TODAY you can join others at one of the World's Biggest Coffee Mornings when you visit Janet White, who is opening her home at 7 Watchet Lane for the event from 10am to 1pm. Money raised goes to Macmillan Cancer Relief. SUNDAY at Christ Church a Communion
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HIGH WYCOMBE
JOAN STEVENS has raised an amazing £25,355, I repeat £25,355, with her fundraising towards the Intensive Care Unit at Wycombe Hospital. Her latest tombola and gift stall raised rather less than normal, however it added £100 to her total. Joan's next tombola
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HEDGERLEY
MOTHERS UNION will have a treat on Tuesday when Rev Gordon Briggs will show some of his slides of the Middle East. This is at the Memorial Hall from 2pm and all are welcome.
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HADDENHAM
ANNUAL FEAST SERVICE was conducted by the Rev Carol Murray, Baptist Minister standing on Pettigrove's carousel. She thanked Mrs Pettigrove and family for the use of the carousel and welcomed all the fair people to the service which was also attended by
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HAZLEMERE
MEMBERSHIPS for the Community Centre are due from tomorrow so please see Elaine or Judy for your new membership cards. The annual Dinner Dance is on Saturday, October 15, which includes a three-course meal including a bottle of wine. Dancing is to a live
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GREAT KINGSHILL
FANCY A CUPPA? Come along to either the village hall or the School Room in Cryers Hill and support the World's Biggest Coffee Morning today in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief. Both events start at 10am and continue until midday. AN HOUR TO SPARE? If so
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GREAT MISSENDEN
LOCAL COUNCILLORS will be holding their monthly surgery tomorrow at the library from 10am to 11am. If you have any problems relating to district and county council services, they may be able to help you. CONCERT in support of Anne Roberts Fund for Children's
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FRIETH
HARVEST SUPPER in the village hall is after the 5pm church service on Sunday. Everyone is welcome, but you might like to call Sue on 01494 882548 to book your meal. THE VERY PHILOSOPHICAL members of the village cricket team invite you to a Race Night
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FLACKWELL HEATH
MAKE SURE you pop in to the Methodist Church today between 10am and midday to swell the numbers at the World's Biggest Coffee Morning. As well as lovely home-made cakes with tea and coffee, you can enjoy Phoenix's new Christmas card range, a bring and
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GERRARDS CROSS
OVER THE YEAR the Local Heritage Initiative have been encouraging photographers to snap anywhere across Colne Valley Park at Black Park, Langley Park or Denham with some very attractive prizes on offer for the winners. There are three age categories,
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DOWNLEY
TODAY IS THE DEADLINE for feedback about the proposal of having a Christmas Community event on Jubilee Green: carol singing, mulled wine, mince pies and many things festive. Please contact Chris Hamilton with your views as soon as possible on 01494 462195
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CHESHAM
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION in Broad Street are holding the 3rd Annual Cask Ale Festival tomorrow, 11am till late. Food will be available. On Sunday there's a roast and children's meals from midday to 9.30pm, families are welcome. COME ALONG TO Hivings Park
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CHESHAM BOIS
WHERE DO YOU GET HELP when a disabled relative comes to visit you? From personal experience it seems that there is no way you can get any help unless you pay for it. I didn't realise that I would be unable to get any help although the disabled and frail
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THE CHALFONTS
WE ARE DESPERATE for new members to join the Friends of Guides committee. Our main task is organising and running food sales at the village fireworks. It's a lot of fun on the night and raises thousands of pounds every year to help keep Rainbows, Brownies
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CHESHAM BOIS
WHERE DO YOU GET HELP when a disabled relative comes to visit you? From personal experience it seems that there is no way you can get any help unless you pay for it. I didn't realise that I would be unable to get any help although the disabled and frail
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THE CHALFONTS
WE ARE DESPERATE for new members to join the Friends of Guides committee. Our main task is organising and running food sales at the village fireworks. It's a lot of fun on the night and raises thousands of pounds every year to help keep Rainbows, Brownies
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BOURNE END/WOOBURN
TOMORROW it's Flag Day for the Community Centre and you'll see collectors around the village during the morning. AT THE CENTRE there's an exhibition of "Wartime Memories" with pictures and memorabilia from people who lived here through the Second World
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BEACONSFIELD
OLD PEOPLE'S Welfare Committee (Age Concern) hold their Autumn Coffee M orning tomorrow from 10am to midday at the Free Methodist Church Hall in Shepherds Lane. There are usually some wonderful bargains to be had at this event where there are tables with
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BOOKER
WOULD YOU LIKE TO take part in possibly the world's biggest ever quiz? The current record stands at 888 participants at a single venue. The Round Table aims to beat this at the Swan Theatre on Monday, December 12. The quiz promises to be an entertaining
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AMERSHAM
IT'S TIME TO GET on the buses once again on Sunday as the Motorbus Society holds its 17th Bus Running Day. In times gone bythe town was well served by buses, many of which ran from the garage in the old town where Tesco now stands. Today's services are
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Tyson could be Blues’ saviour
The Nathan Tyson transfer saga continues. Last week Sheffield Wednesday attempted to buy our 13-goal star striker outside the transfer window. They offered a total fee of £600,000 to take Tyson on an "emergency loan" before completing a permanent move
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Hungry Kevin
KEVIN Betsy scored four goals in a week and then set himself a target of 15 for the season. He notched his first ever hat-trick in Saturday's 3-2 win at Mansfield and scored again against Wrexham. He said: "I don't know why it's taken me so long to
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Reserves draw
JOHN Gorman reckons he may have found cover for left back Clint Easton in house. Utility player Russell Martin starred there for the reserves in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Aldershot and Gorman reckons that could be his best position. Blues led with an
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Wycombe 4 Wrexham 1
RAMPANT Wanderers romped to a 4-1 win over Wrexham on Tuesday and then dedicated their victory to tragic young fan Michael Johnson who died of cancer. The Blues huddled together by the touchline before the kick off and said let's do it for Michael.
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Red Dragons slayed as Blues put on the style
RAMPANT Wanderers romped to a 4-1 win over Wrexham on Tuesday and then dedicated their victory to tragic young fan Michael Johnson who died of cancer. The Blues huddled together by the touchline before the kick off and said let's do it for Michael.
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Payne: Don’t underestimate the Wasps pack
TIM Payne has called on Wasps' pack to get the recognition they deserve. The prop scored a try from a rolling maul against Worcester's feared set of forwards on Sunday and he reckons his pack were more than a match, despite the referee awarding penalties
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Lewsey: You ain’t seen nothing yet from us
JOSH Lewsey reckons his Wasps side have still to hit top form even though they are second in the league and unbeaten. The Wasps winger has missed the start of the season due to a shoulder operation but he has watched enough to know that another good
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Explosive start
Wasps' first A game at Henley had to be postponed when the floodlights exploded. The game had been billed as a new era as Wasps' second side played their home match at the home of National One side Henley Royals. But while the side was warming up
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Wycs off to flying start at home
RUGBY: High Wycombe got their home South West Two East campaign off to a flying start on Saturday with a 33-22 win over Wimborne. Jon Smith put Wycombe ahead with a penalty, only for Wimborne to level. Smith then ran in for the opening try after good
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Chinnor make it two wins out of two
RUGBY: Chinnor made it two wins out of two in the South West One when they beat Oxford Harlequins 32-7 on Saturday at Kingsey Road. Oxford started the game better but Chinnor's defence stood firm. And they started to impose themselves on the game before
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Rye Ladies enjoy a dream start
WYCOMBE Rye Ladies had immediate success when they moved up a league at the weekend. The first team earned promotion to Division 3A of the South League last season and they showed they are worthy of their new status when they defeated Henley 4-3 on Saturday
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Bateman’s silence says it all after defeat
CHESHAM boss Steve Bateman gave his players the silent treatmant after watching them crash 4-1 at home to Salisbury on Tuesday. Bateman decided against his usual post match teamtalk because he feared he might say something he'd regret. Bateman, who
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Combination offer would-be refs a deal
THE Sunday Combination league has told would-be-referees that they will refund half of their training fees if they then take up the whistle. The league is suffering from a chronic shortage of officials and came up with the cashback idea at their committee
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Bucks one of best for recycling
Numbers of residents going green and recyling their waste has doubled in just a year. Jeremy Campbell finds out what we can do to keep this momentum . Recycling has been on and off the political agenda for over 20 years, but it finally seems to be
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Wartime nurses 1942
NURSES are seen here standing proudly outside a church in 1942. The people in this photo no doubt played a very important role during the Second World War. They must also have one or two amazing stories to tell. So, if you are in this photo, or if
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Gateway School, Great Missenden
LEARNING all about pizza earned Year Three pupils at Gateway School Class of the Week status. As part of their Harvest Festival celebrations, the class performed a mini play in which they showed their fellow pupils at the school in High Street, Great
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Start of an era for Wycombe High School
WYCOMBE High School marked a new era last week as work on its much-anticipated multimedia centre began. The school in Marlow Road, High Wycombe, is to have high-tech centre named Learn2 which will boast an Internet cafe, a larger library and study area
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Environment Centre calls for volunteer helpers
THE Environment Centre's Volunteering for the Environment Exhibition is looking for helpers to take part in their upcoming projects in Buckinghamshire. The two-week exhibition at the centre, in Holywell Mead, High Wycombe, came to an end on Sunday but
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Boris tells shaggy dog story
THE Blue Cross Animal Adoption Centre welcomed MP Boris Johnson as it officially opened its new centre in Lewknor, Oxfordshire. The centre, which has been operational for several months, hosted two days of celebrations earlier this month, with a public
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Help the aged to a better life
HELP is needed to give lonely and isolated pensioners living in south Buckinghamshire "a reason to live." National charity Contact the Elderly is looking for volunteers to organise social gatherings for pensioners who live alone. Volunteers can sign
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Keeper Steve makes Pass Plus fuss
WYCOMBE Wanderers' Steve Williams is asking newly qualified drivers "to do the smart thing" and sign up for a subsidised driving scheme to enhance their skills, writes Leila Blackburn. Pass Plus is specifically aimed at new drivers to make them safer
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This week: Britain’s booze culture
I COULDN'T help but chuckle this week when some idiot standing near me in a pub told his mate that the new extensions of drinking times would be a "good thing" for Britain. Yes, I was in the pub for a drink but I must admit I am currently undergoing
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Mother did kill her son
THE WIFE of Wycombe Swan architect Paul Markcrow killed their Down's syndrome son a court heard on Friday. Wendolyn Markcrow, 67, of Long Crendon, in Aylesbury, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her 36-year-old son Patrick at the couple's home in
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Pupils give harvest goodies to elderly
RUNNER BEANS and potatoes were among wholesome foods collected for the elderly by pupils from Gateway School. Pupils at the school in High Street, Great Missenden, brought in an array of food for their Harvest Festival assembly, on Friday, September
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Pensioner with ‘zest for dinner’ choked
AN ELDERLY man who loved his food died after choking on a piece of meat, an inquest heard. Charles Sadler Shaw, 88, who was better known as Tim, was a resident of Chesham Bois Manor, a specialist care nursing home, when he died on June 5. Mr Shaw, a
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Rodwork roadshow
AN exhibition about the changes proposed at the Handy Cross roundabout near the M40 at High Wycombe will be held at the Holiday Inn, at Handy Cross, on Friday, October 14 from 2pm to 9pm and on Saturday October 15, from 10am to 4pm. Officers from the
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Ladies strip for charity
THREE hairdressers from Princes Risborough braved the cold September air on Saturday by posing in just bras, skimpy shorts and silver boots for charity. The ladies, Lisa Fountain, Mandy Salt and Lynn Nicholls, who all work at Slattery's in Duke Street
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Robbed of £2k in street
THIEVES grabbed £2,300 off a man in High Wycombe town centre after distracting him by telling him he had dirt on his jacket. The victim, who had minutes earlier withdrawn the cash from Barclays bank in the High Street, had the cash in an envelope
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Bomb victim's day of terror
LONDON bomb victim Paul Glennerster has spoken publicly for the first time of the horrific moment he realised his leg had been blown off. Mr Glennerster, of Desborough Avenue, High Wycombe, has described the chilling moments in the King's Cross to Russell
