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 much more limited but on Sunday you will see a bus leaving every five minutes from the car park by the station recreating some of those long lost routes. Passengers can be carried on most services which are detailed in the programme and timetable available for £5 from Peter Cartwright on 01494 437750. The buses will run from 10.15am with the last service at 5.50pm. It will make a great day out for all the family where the car will not be required.

CRIME BY PROXY is the title of a talk to be held at the library on Thursday evening at 7pm. Claire Curzon, who is a crime and historical writer, will present this talk and tickets are available from the library at £2 each.

SPINNERS, weavers and dyers have their next meeting tomorrow in the Barn Hall at the Community Centre. Anna Crutchley will give a talk and demonstration entitled "The World of Passmenterie". This group meets regularly with talks and demonstrations at most meetings. If you would like to know more contact the secretary, Gilly Pusey on 01494 721694.

BOWLS CLUB had their first practice session on Thursday at the Community Centre ahead of the new season. The club has a number of active members who regularly play throughout the season and new members would be very welcome. The new season is due to get underway on October 17 when the club visits local rivals Coleshill.

LA DOLCE VITA brings an Italian flavour to Woodrow High House on Monday. This daytime event will feature Italian flair and fun with cooking demonstrations, fashion show, tea and a shopper's bazaar. Featured presenters for the day include Matthew Fort, food and drink editor of The Guardian, Luisa Granta of Meluki in Beaconsfield and the Countess of Carnarvon who was founder of the fashion range Azur.

Tickets for this special event have been going fast and no doubt the select few who have booked for the whole day will have a memorable event. Some tickets are available for the afternoon tea session at £10 each. To check any late availability call Woodrow High House on 01494 433531.

ENTRIES FOR THIS YEAR'S Young People's Achievement Awards close on October 24. If you know of someone worthy of an award now is the time to act.

Categories for entry include Volunteering, Self-development, Arts, Sport, Citizenship, Academic and Business. You will need a short description of the reason from nomination and be able to provide some evidence of commitment.

A nomination form is available for the council offices on Chiltern Avenue.

ASHLEY WASS features on the piano in the first concert of the season from the Concert Club tomorrow. Now in its 39th season the five concerts this year offer a variety of top quality performances to be held at Dr Challoners High School in Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont. Season or individual concert tickets are available from Clive Morley at the box office on 01494 724942.

POTHOLES AND misplaced paving stones are a problem. Here in Bucks we should count ourselves lucky as the county rates are among the best for the condition of our roads and pavements.

Should you spot a problem on the footpath or roads you can now call Highways on 0845 230 2882 to get the problem fixed. Alternatively there is a postcard form available from the council offices to fill in and send off. There is no need to accept those holes!