COVERING THE PARISH OF WADDESDON– INCLUDING FLEET MARSTON, WESTCOTT

& OVER WINCHENDON

WaddesdonNEWS

JANUARY 2020

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all in the Parish ofWaddesdon from the Newsletter team.

Editorial Team:Chairman Norman CarrEditor Mark BrandonAdvertising Manager Caroline WintonTreasurer Sue CrossleyPrinting: Waddesdon C of E Secondary SchoolColour Printing Waddesdon Manor

We welcome advertisements, announcements from individuals andorganisations, articles and letters but we reserve the right to publish or not.Please sign your copy.

The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of theeditorial team.

Advertising:For more information contact Caroline Winton on 07767 422342 or emailher at arwinton@aol.com. Prices for advertising are 1/6th page £60, 1/3rdpage £100, and £250 per year for a full page .

Copy:Artwork can be accepted in most digital forms, but as jpeg or Acrobat pdf ispreferred.

Distribution:This is done entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers to whom we are verygrateful.

Subscriptions:The newsletter is distributed free of charge in our villages

All copy should be submitted to the Editor electronically atwaddesdonnews@gmail.com. Or by post to 50 Sharps Close,Waddesdon HP18 0LZ. Or Any queries please phone 07973 298094.

2 NEWSLETTER INFORMATION

Thank you to all those who have volunteered toact as standby deliverers for the newsletterOver 1200 copies of the Newsletter are delivered to homes in

Waddesdon,Westcott, Upper Winchendon and the surrounding areas.This is all done by volunteers.We now have a nucleus of people who will

act as standby if anyone is unable to deliver at any time.

Items which you may find of interest, and would like to see in the Newsletter, canbe supplied either electronically or handwritten. Please enclose your nameand address on items for inclusion, and state if you wish yourname to be included.

The newsletter is now available digitally. If for any reason youdon’t receive the paper version, or would like a digital version,please email waddesdonnews@gmail.com.

Deadline for February 2020 issue: 20th January, 2020, 9pm.1st January 2020

Please Note: The Deadline for articles and adverts for the Newsletter isnow the 20th of the month.This is to enable the newsletter to be delivered asearly as possible for the following month.

Email address: waddesdonnews@gmail.com

Local News 4 & 5Waddesdon Parish Council 6 & 7Westcott Parish Council 7Waddesdon Manor News & Events 8 & 9Westcott Parish Council 10The Long Dog 11Local advertising 12 to 28The Lion 29Café Zest 31 The Midnight Walk, 2020 32 & 33Waddesdon WI 34Useful Numbers 35The Friends of Whitchurch Surgery 36From the Minister 38Church Notices 39

FROM THE EDITOR 3

INDEX

Front cover painting by Karel Falk

4 NEWS

Waddesdon Methodist ChapelEvery Sunday at 11.00 a.m. Morning ServiceOur popular light lunches have now ceased over Christmas and the NewYear.They will start again on the 4th February and then every otherTuesday from 12.00 noon.The Friendship Club meets on the 1st Monday of every month in theschoolroom at 2.30 p.m.All are very welcome to attend any or all of these.On Sunday 17th the chapel was full in order to witness the Baptism ofJoshua Peter son of Mandy & Luke, a brother for Cameron and Faith.

Ladies' ClubWe finished 2019 with a delightful afternoon tea at the Five ArrowsHotel.The food, service, and most pleasant atmosphere made the day forall present.

Meetings for 2020 will be:January 21 Annual General Meeting February 18 Roy Briggenshaw will enlighten us on RailwaysMarch 17 Rev'd Steve Flashman will address us on a topic unknown butbound to be interesting.Meetings are held in the Methodist Schoolroom on the third Tuesday.Allare welcome: annual membership is £5.00, Invariably there arerefreshments on sale as well as a raffle.

Church NoticeAs part of the process of recruiting our new Team Vicar, the parish isgiven an opportunity to comment on the job profile before the post isadvertised - this is called a Section 12 meeting and will be chaired by theArchdeacon of Buckingham.The meeting will take place in St Michael and All Angels,Waddesdon at7.30pm on Thursday January 16th.

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Indiscriminate ParkingThe newsletter has received an unsigned and unaddressed lettercomplaining about the indiscriminate parking of cars belonging to housingconstruction workers employed on the Golden Mead development.We have copied the letter to Waddesdon Parish Council.We welcome articles and letters for publication, but require names andcontact details of correspondents.(These details will not necessarily be published). Editor.

Lewis Fetto and John Beck TrustApplications are now being taken.The Trust was set up for the poor of the parishes Waddesdon,Woodhamand Westcott between the ages of 16-21 in support of their education.The Board of Trustees meets 3 times a year September, January and Mayand approves grants of up to a maximum of £250. All applications areto be received by 16th December for the next meeting in January. Oneapplication per person per year.If you would like to apply please email the Clerkjane.menday@btinternet.com for an application form.

BINGOAnstey Court Common Room

Tuesdays 7pm

£1 a book, 10 games, Full House only

Raffle • All welcome

What have we been doing?Happy New Year to you all.We hope you enjoyed our Christmas events and planning for this year isnow well underway. Our May Day event will take place on Friday 8th Mayat the Cricket Field from 3pm onwards and will incorporate VE Daycelebrations.We are asking businesses and organisations to get involvedby entering a team in the Morris Dancing Competition - entry forms willbe sent out shortly. If you wish to help with organising events, pleasecontact the Clerk or join us at our next meeting on 22nd January.Christmas trees can once again be left by our container in the Children'sCentre car park for us to shred and recycle. We are busy clearing thearea behind the doctors surgery by the bridge in order to open it up andmake it safer for people to walk. We will be looking to replant trees inother areas later in the year.The draft budget for 2020/21 has been agreed and the precept set at£105,910 (an increase of 2.5% as it was last year).This equates to £145.30pa for a band D house (£2.13 increase). Projects we are looking into thisyear include an outdoor gym and a remembrance bench.We are alsoinvesting in more equipment and training for our staff to enable us tokeep the village looking at its best.The results from the village survey are now available on our website.All residents are invited to attend our monthly council meetings.Webegin with a short public session where you are able to ask questions ofthe council.You are welcome to stay for all or part of the meeting tolisten to the discussion and decisions on agenda items. Council meetingsare usually held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8pm in theChildren's Centre, Frederick Street. Please see our website andnoticeboards for more information.

Dates for your Diary (See website for more details):15th January - Council Meeting. Children's Centre19th February - Council Meeting. Children's Centre

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January 2020Parish Council News

WESTCOTT PARISH COUNCIL 7

WADDESDON PARISH COUNCIL 7

The last meeting of 2019 took place on 3rd December.The first item wasa Police report which said there had been a few instances of unsocialbehaviour which had been dealt with. Of particular concern though wasindiscriminate parking around the School and in the bus stops.The Policehave already warned some drivers about this and confirmed that actionwill be taken if it continues.An update on the A41 junction roundabout was given which said thatpreliminary work has now started.The Bucks Recycling Liaison Committee has asked the Council to appointtwo local residents to sit on this. One appointment has already beenmade and applications to fill the other seat are invited. Please submit anyinterest to the Clerk below.The Chairman reported the Clerk's intention to retire from his position.Applications to fill this vacancy are invited - please see separate advert.The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 14th January at 7.30pm in theCricket Club pavilion.

Alan LambourneClerk to the Council

Tel: 01296-651635 email: westcottparishcouncil@gmail.com

website: www.westcottparishcouncil.gov.uk

4th May - Annual Parish Meeting.Village Hall 7.30pm7th May - Parish Council Election8th May - May Day / VE Day Celebrations. Cricket Field 3pm23rd May - Village Cleaning Day. Meet at Children's Centre 10amContact us:Telephone: 01296 651800, Melanie Rose, ClerkEmail: clerk@waddesdonparishcouncil.gov.uk Website: www.waddesdonparishcouncil.gov.uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WaddesdonParishCouncilClerk/

8 WADDESDON MANOR News & Events

HAPPY NEW YEAR!February re-openingJanuary sees the start of new opening arrangements for 2020. Followingthe last day of our Christmas season on Sunday 5 Jan, both the Houseand Grounds will be closed for the remainder of the month.This will giveus a block of time for capital maintenance projects and the opportunityfor the site and our frontline teams to recover from a very busyChristmas season.The Grounds will re-open on Saturday 1 Feb and will then be open fivedays a week (not just weekends as in the past),Wed-Sun, 10-4. So there'llbe more opportunities for you to enjoy a winter walk, and see our newlyplanted snowdrops and other bulbs.Don't forget you can keep up with everything that's happeningthroughout the year with our e-newsletters. Please contactjune.primmer@waddesdon.org.uk to sign up for these.You can also follow Waddesdon Manor on Facebook and Twitter or checkthe What's On pages on our website.

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WADDESDON ESTATEHappy New Year and best wishes from the Waddesdon Estate for 2020!

Golden MedeWe are pleased to announce that the “Hornbeam” house, (the currentshow home), won gold in the “Best House” category at the nationalWhatHouse? awards in November.

Rental PropertiesThe first of our properties on Golden Mede is now available to rent. Ifyou're interested in hearing about when any of our rental propertiesbecome available, please email mforeman@waddesdonestates.co.uk withyour name, a contact number, email and a description of your propertyrequirements, (number of bedrooms), to be added to our lettings list.

Waddesdon FarmWe're happy to report that almost all of our cows are in calf and due togive birth in April.The flock of sheep are still grazing at various locationsaround the estate, although it is getting increasingly difficult to find dryground for them.As always, please remember when enjoying a walk onthe estate, keep to the signposted footpaths, keep dogs on leads at alltimes to be mindful of the livestock and on these dark mornings andevenings wear visible clothing and carry a torch.The heavy rainfall of recent weeks has unfortunately halted any land workbut we have sent three loads of barley to the maltster for Budweiser. Ourown beer,“Shepherds Gold” is also still in production and available to buyfrom the Manor shop or on draught at the Five Arrows. Remember, localresidents can get a 10% discount at the Five Arrows on presentation of aWaddesdon pass.Finally, a reminder that the best way to contact the Estate Team is byemail: estateoffice@waddesdonestates.co.uk and please do follow us onour new Instagram account @waddesdonestate

VACANCY - Clerk/RFOand Proper Officer

to Westcott Parish CouncilDue to the retirement of the current Clerk, a position has arisen inthe role of Clerk/RFO to Westcott Parish Council.This is a varied and interesting role which involves working fromhome as well as attending regular evening council and occasionalother meetings.The Clerk, who is also the Proper Officer to the Council, isresponsible for agendas, minutes, finance, correspondence, generaladministration as well as liaising with residents, the new UnitaryCouncil departments, contractors and other organisations andcompanies.The Council is also the Burial Authority for the Parish andso the Clerk will be required to liaise with funeral directors and keepappropriate burial records.The successful candidate would be expected to hold or study for theCiLCA qualification in local government administration. An existingqualification in local government procedure would be an advantagebut is not essential. Applicants must be computer literate. Theopportunity to attend training course relevant to the role will beprovided.This is a salaried position of 16 hours per month with remunerationbased upon the 2019-20 NALC recommended pay scales for part-time Clerks (depending on experience).There is also a working fromhome allowance based upon HMRC guidelines.A dedicated laptop isprovided.

If you have any questions. please emailwestcottparishcouncil@gmail.com.

CV's should be submitted to the Chairman, Cllr. Mrs Sue Puseyat alltime-driving@btinternet.com by 31st January.

Position to commence on 1st April 2020.

Westcott is an Equal Opportunities employer

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12 LOCAL ADVERTISING

Contact Mark Taylor07564 456641 – 01296 658007

Bianco DevelopmentsWestcott

We are a family run building companyoperating in Bucks and the surroundingcounties. We have built our business onimpeccable customer service, Christian

morals and quality workmanship.

Extensions, renovations and conversionsWebsite - www.bianco-developments.co.uk

Contact numbers - 07791020384 - 01296 471345 – Calum & Theo

To advertise free inthis space

email:waddesdonnews@gmail.com

There is no charge for this service. It is

edited on a first come first served basis.

To place a small ad contact the Editor

via email: waddesdonnews@gmail.com

Small Adverts

FREE ADVERTS

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Luxury 24 hour car service fromWaddesdon & surrounding areas

Specialising in: Airport transfers, Cruise terminals& London Theatres

Licensed with Aylesbury Vale District Councilinfo@driven.uk.com • Tel: 01296 329112

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WADDESDON MOT STATION LIMITED(APPROVED VEHICLE TESTING STATION)

E JOHNSON MOTOR ENGINEERS LIMITED

PETROL, DIESEL AND

3 WHEELED VEHICLES TESTED

SERVICE AND REPAIRS TO ALL

MAKES

QUALITY SERVICE THAT CANNOT

BE BEATEN

FREDERICK STREET WADDESDON HP18 0LX

TEL: 01296 651603

WADDESDON MOT STATION LIMITED(APPROVED VEHICLE TESTING STATION)

E JOHNSON MOTOR ENGINEERS LIMITED

PETROL, DIESEL AND

3 WHEELED VEHICLES TESTED

SERVICE AND REPAIRS TO ALL

MAKES

QUALITY SERVICE THAT CANNOT

BE BEATEN

FREDERICK STREET WADDESDON HP18 0LX

TEL: 01296 651603

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QUAINTON CARPETSThe Natural Choice

All types of carpets supplied and professionally laid. Home selection & advice on qualities tosuit all budgets. We can install your own carpet for you. Contacts: Ray and Mark Burnham

14 Upper St, QuaintonTel: 655208

Mark: 07747 013521Ray: 07778 153792

THE BIG TOP NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOLThe Big Top Nursery in Waddesdon recently celebrated its first birthday.

The nursery is set back from the High Street and backs onto open fields. We providefull time care to children from the age of 3 months to 4 years. Open 51 weeks per

year, with sessions available for full days, mornings or afternoons. 2, 3 and 4 yer oldfree funded place available

For further information call 01296 658898 www.bigtopnursery.co.uk

N.G.W. PROPERTY SERVICESDesign and build bathrooms/showers/wet roomsPlasteringTilingFlooringDecoratingAll home maintenance projects

Quality workmanship Fully insured References on requestNeill Warburton 07920 826061 / 01296 651315 neillwarbs@aol.com

14 Upper St, Quainton

Tel: 01296 655408

Mark: 07747 013521

THE BIG TOP NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL74C High Street, Waddesdon

Offering childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 yearsOpen 51 weeks per year, sessions available between 8.00 a.m – 6.00 p.m

Free FFE funded places available for 3 and 4 year olds in our pre-school roomCall now to arrange a visit to view our beautiful new nursery, with a fantastic outside space where children can learn and explore

Tel: 01296 658898 or visit our website www.bigtopnursery.co.uk

WADDESDON DENTAL

Tel: 01296 6555775 High Street, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0JB

Email: smile@waddesdondental.co.ukwww.waddesdondental.co.uk

� High quality general dental care� Specialist care available� Convenient location with on site

parking

� Sedation for anxious patients� 0% finance options� Late evening and Saturday

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Affinity- Hair Design -

62 High Street Waddesdon 01296 658875

6 days a week, early Morning and Evening Appts available

Massage by Lauren Alexandra (Females only please)

I am fully qualified in Swedish, Deep Tissue & Sports Massageand fully insured.

Massage can provide numerous benefits such as easing muscular strain,improving circulation and reduces emotional and physical stress. Pleasegive me a call as I’m happy to answer all of your questions and advise

you where necessary.Professional and Reliable service at competitive prices!

07732 752 856 Berryfields, Aylesbury

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MAN WITH A VAN !NATIONWIDE

COLLECTION & DELIVERYSERVICE

STUDENT MOVES.

7 DAYS A WEEK01296 427182

MOBILE: 07770 237745

GEORGE KNIBB & SON

Decoration & Restorationof

Historic Buildings

Tel: 01296 651318

W. HumphriesVillage Country & Equestrian Property

74 High Street Waddesdon Bucks

HP18 0JD.Tel: 01296 658270 Or e-mail: bill@whumphries.co.uk

SALES & LETTINGS

Visit www.whumphries.co.uk or speak toBill on the above number for any

property advice

The Old Dairy B&B4 Highh Street,Waddesdon,Aylesbury, BuckssHP18 0JAA

Tel: 07798 640248

Email: info@theolddairywaddesdon.co.ukContact: Helen Conyard

Your local Worcester, Bosch Accredited Plumbing &Heating Specialists offering up to 10 year guarantee on

new Worcester Bosch boilers.

0800 433 2252 / 07540 409842www.masonplumbing.co.uk

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Hair Off The Dog

Full Grooming Service for

All Breeds and X Breeds

� C&G Qualified with 35 yrs Exp

� Sympathetically handled

� 10% Discount on 1st Appointment

� Based in the village of Ludgershall

Please call Paula on 07841054112 or

01844 239445 - www.hairoffthedog.org

DIY, ASSISTED DIY AND PART HORSE LIVERYStables in American style barn

Individual grass paddocks with running water20m x 40m floodlit outdoor arena with jumps

Private hacking and nearby bridle pathsSafe and secure on site tack room

Hay and straw providedBased in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire

Contact 07415656569 for more details and pricing

The Bernwode Bus – Drivers Wanted !!!In order for the service to expand we need some more volunteer

drivers who can help us to keep the bus running to more areas

and more days of the week.

We need drivers who can drive as little or as much as you like...

Why not come and have a no obligation test drive to see if you

like it and can help support this great cause.

Please call Ashley on 07977 401548 for more details

To advertise here

Contact

Caroline Winton

arwinton@aol.com

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Alltimee Drivingg Institute

Yourr Locall Drivingg Schooll Based in Westcott

Call Sue on 01296 651969

E Mail:Sue@Alltime-Driving.co.uk

Or visit the websitewww.Alltime-Driving.co.uk

Northh Buckss Treee Surgeryy

All aspects of TreeSurgery: Crown Reduction,Root Removal,

Hedgelaying, Cutting, Fencing, Tree andHedge Planting, Woodchip

Shawn Connor N.C.A, C&G, N.P.T.C.

012966 6510100 Fully Qualified & Insured

The Old Bakery, High Street, Waddesdon

A.E.PRENTICEA.E.PRENTICEA.E.PRENTICECOAL MERCHANTS SINCE

1864

Coal, Smokeless Fuels, Logs, KindlingWood & Bottled Gas

Regular Deliveries to your Area!

PHONE 01869 346800www.coal4you.co.uk

P & ACARR && VANN HIREE

� Unlimited Mileage (Cars)� AA Cover� Comprehensive Insurance

01296 658853Unit 14, Fleet Marston Farm

Aylesbury, Bucksenquiries@pavanhire-aylesbury.co.uk

S.. D.. FOWLERR Electrical Contractor

Fully Qualified and ExperiencedAll types of electrical work undertaken

Pleasee ringg Stevee onn 012966 4870577 orr 078855 590986

SARAH SHAW ARTPet portraits, abstracts, favour-ite places, scenes or buildings.

Can match with home décor.Birthday, wedding, anniversaryChristmas gifts or just a treat for

yourself. Call Sarah on:

Mobile: 07798 738028Or visit sarahlouiseartist on FB

� Free Estimates� Freeview, Freesat & SKY� Analogue & Digital TV Aerials� FM Stereo Aerials� DAB Aerials� Problem Solving, Extra TV Points, TV Tun-

ing & Digibox InstallationsContact

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Alpha Airport Transfer Specialist

We are an established independent family

business, created in 2009 to provide a

professional, high quality chauffeur driven car

service, at competitive rates.

London

Heathrow l Gatwick l Stanstead l Birmingham

01296 871 871

bookings@alphataxis.net

www.alphataxis.net

KLSAccountancy Services

Based in Westcott

For all of your accountancy needscontact Kim Saunders MAAT

01296 651615

07738 946427

kim@klsaccountancyservices.co.uk

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Quality Carpentry

Internal and ExternalFrom Kitchens and Doors

To Roofs and FloorsGive us a try!

Free Estimates(01296) 730276

WADDESDON BOWLS CLUB

Have you tried Bowls?There is always a welcome for allage groups at our attractive clubpremises in Silk Street.The Club has qualified coachesand tuition is free.

For further information pleasephone either Brian Watts (01296)738060 or David Oxley (01296)

R. W. BaughanPest Control

Sable House,25 Raven Crescent,

Westcott, Bucks HP18 0PATel: 01296 651550

Mobile: 07773 489062

KEITH BIRDPLUMBING AND HEATING

ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED AND INSUREDTEL. 01296 655499 MOB. 07516 480860

EMAIL. K.bird944@btinternet.com

You can try bowls at any time by contacting

our Secretary Peter Smith on 01844 238125.

You will always be made welcome by ourmembers who contrary to popular belief

consist of many under 30s.We do have official coaches but why not come

along and have a go first.

It's free and a lovely way to spend a summer

evening followed by a drink at the bar.

Website: www.waddesdonbowlsclub.co.uk

Carlie McRae Mobile Beauty Therapist

Specialising in Nails, Waxing,

Facials and Holistic Treatments

Call 07807923415 For more information

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Contact

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Hair by Kim

City & Guilds Qualified mobilehairdresser & Barber

Salon in Lower Street QuaintonFree Parking

Evening Appointments

Call07718 340026

Cookery Courses

Chef Tables

Restaurant Nights

Hands on animal encountersSpecial seasonal events

Indoor & outdoor play

Fresh 'farm to fork' food

10am to 5.30pm 7 days a week

01296 670444info@greendragonecofarm.co.uk

www.greendragonecofarm.co.uk

Hogshaw, MK18 3LA

GREEN DRAGON

ECO FARM

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We are new in the Village!

HEWITT'SBarber Shop now open

74, High Street, Waddesdon HP18 0JD

hewittsbarbers@sky.com

01296 651110

Why not pop in for a cut or shave.

10% off with presenting this ad!

WRIGHT STORAGESERVICES

Storage now availablein Waddesdon.

For further information

ContactTel: 01296 658003Mob 07977 472125

G. M. BECKETTBricklayer

35 years experience

For all your brickwork needs

No job too small!

01296 651497

Do you want that job you've beenmeaning to do completed?

Wood/laminate floor laying, loft boarding,flat pack/ furniture assembly, door

locks/handles fitting, partitioning, tiling,general DIY and anything in between!

D SLATERCARPENTRY AND HOME

IMPROVEMENTS

Please contact Daryl on07538 514339 or djs1401@hotmail.com

and I'll get back to you.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW CUSTOMERSTWO CLASSES FOR £5 WITH THIS ADVERT.

Mondays 6:45pm, Tuesdays 9:30am, Thursdays 7:30pm and Saturdays 9amDance based aerobics and strength training, suitable for all ages and abilities.

Waddesdon Village Hall, Baker Street, HP18 0LQwww.jazzercise.net/uk/waddesdon, janey.jazzercise@gmail.com, 07739186231

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Dog Walking

Cat Sitting

Pop-in Visits

Fully Insured and Police checked

Telephone 01296 651423 or

07871156785

Website : www.debzpetz.co.uk

email : info@debzpetz.co.uk

LAWNN MOWERR REPAIRSS Service & Repairs to all makes oflawnmowers, strimmers & other

garden machineryFree Quotations on request

free local collectionCall

Stuart on 01296 651211 or

07545 255591

Bakerr Streett Engravingss

Individually designed engravings forcups, tankards, shields, I.D. tags

and small industrial plates.Trophies supplied.

GLASS ENGRAVING A SPECIALITY

Proprietor: Mike EvansThe Bungalow, Baker Street

Waddesdon, BucksTel: 01296 658129

MOBILE HAIR STYLIST

Jackie PowellTo make an appt please call:

01296 658483or

07773 876264

ACE REPAIRS· All Gutter/Roof problems solved· Gutter/Roof Cleaning· Conservatory Cleaning· UPVC Fascias/Guttering· Soakaways Maintained/

New Soakaways· Storm Repairs

Free Quotations / Fair Prices

CALL MARTIN 01296 48322107768 333810

Call

Stuart on 01296 658431 or

07545 255591

Wayne Murphy Tiling

Over 20 years' experience in

all aspects of tiling.

Covering all areas with

Buckinghamshire.

Call or email today for a freequotation

07809776252Waynemurphy2@hotmail.co.uk

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Personal Training Sessions for all agegroups and fitness levels with IanKing, who is a local PT and Sports

Massage Therapist:07990 580779, or

iankingnohype@gmail.com;ikfitness.win Over 35 years'

experience of the health and fitnessindustry. The potential for excellentresults and a life changing decision.IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO IMPROVE

YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS

HEALTH AND FITNESS WITH IAN KING

QUAINTON GARAGE (Est. 1946)

Approved MOT Testing Station

All cars, modern or classic [including 4x4] repaired

Servicing to manufacturer's schedules or customer's requirements

Diagnostics, Brakes, Suspension, Steering, Tyres, Exhausts, Batteries

Lower Street, Quainton. Tel: 01296 655286

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Botany Garden Services• Full garden make-over?

• Spring or autumn tidy up?

• Regular mowing or maintenance?

• Fencing, gates, garden buildings?

Contact Stewart for a free quotation:

01296 651910botany.gardens@outlook.com

Est. 2002

WADDESDON RUNNERSALL ABILITIES WELCOME

Run and chatter social 5k run on Thursday eveningsGet Fitter, Get Faster runs every fortnight on Tuesdays

Meet at 7.15pm outside Waddesdon School£3 per session or £10 per month

Book https://groups.runtogether.co.uk/WaddesdonRunnersOR email hello@runninghappy.co.uk

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It’s a Stitch Up Bespoke Soft Furnishings

A personal and bespoke service especially for you. Made to measure

curtains, blinds and more.

To discuss your ideas, please get in touch.

Tel. 07775 904871Email. livi.hunter@googlemail.com

Providing beautiful handmade soft furnishings for your home.

www.itsastitchupsoftfurnishings.com

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Tel: 01296 651227

Sunday Lunch Biggest Yorkshire in Bucks

£16Selection of hot and cold Baguettes

From £5.00And a

Tradition Pub Grub Menu

The Lion WaddesdonThe Lion welcomes you to the Heart of the Village and offer

Home cooked Food, Sourced by local companies. We supply a choice of fine wines and real ale across the country. The team that welcomes you, come from the village, generation after generation, who will help you with

all your needs

32 NEWS

Early Bird tickets released for local Hospice'sMidnight Walk

Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity's annual Midnight Walk is back for2020 on Saturday 27th June. The Midnight Walk sees hundreds of men and women walk through thenight around the streets of Aylesbury to raise money for the Hospice,which provides support to terminally ill patients and their families acrossBuckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire.“The sight of hundreds of flashing bunny ears, day glo outfits andbeaming smiles is something that just has to be seen with your owneyes!,” says Lee Lloyd,Head of Fundraising at theCharity. “It is such aprivilege to be part of thisamazing night each yearwhich sees so many peoplefrom acrossBuckinghamshire, andbeyond, come together toraise money in memory ofloved ones and to supporttheir local Hospice.”

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Florence Nightingale Hospice is located at Stoke Mandeville Hospital andprovides first class specialist palliative care which is accessible and freeof charge to those with a life-limiting illness in Buckinghamshire. TheHospice also provides other services such as their new FNH@Homeservices, providing end-of-life care for patients in their homes, Florrie'sChildren's Team respite care for families, the Day Hospice andBereavement Support.Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity commits to raise over £1,000,000annually to ensure the continued funding of local in-patient and at-homepalliative care services.The Midnight Walk is the Charity's single biggest fundraiser, last year theWalk raised over £55,000.For more information, visit www.fnhospice.org.uk

Walkers can choose from 5 mile or 10 mile circular routes - both startingfrom Aylesbury College at midnight on Saturday 27th June, withrefreshments at pit stops along the way.Anyone registering before 29th February 2020 can take advantage of theEarly Bird Offer at just £17 per entry (from 1st March it will be £20).Walkers receive a free souvenir Midnight Walk 202 T-shirt, as well as amedal and complimentary breakfast at the end of the Walk.For more information and to sign up, please visitwww.fnhospice.org.uk/midnightwalk or call 01296 429975

Photos by Derek Pelling

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Our Christmas party in December was wonderful. We were thoroughlyentertained by Kathryn and Mel performing carols to which everyonesang in good voice and joined in on a variety of percussion instruments.We enjoyed Lesley's delicious mince pies with a glass or two of mulledwine.Join us in January to start the New Year with an active pilates class towork off the Christmas excess. Members will enjoy a trip to the theatrein February to see 'Six'; there will be limited availability for guests topurchase full-price tickets.We know you have been eagerly awaiting the return of our acclaimedMurder Mystery. The date has been set for Saturday 2 May 2020. Ticketswill be available in the New Year.We have a varied programme to suit all ages and tastes. We meet on the2nd Monday of each month. For further details contact the Secretary,Kathryn Aldersea on 07739 300229. email:kathryn.aldersea@hotmail.co.uk or find us on our Facebook page -Waddesdon WI.

Required: A volunteer to act asStandby Distributor

This would require a person to drop off small bundles ofnewsletters to various houses around the village if the

need arose. Please contact waddesdonnews@gmail.comOver 1200 copies of the Newsletter are delivered to homes in

Waddesdon,Westcott, Upper Winchendon and the surrounding areas.This is all done by volunteers.

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Useful local numbers

The Bernwode Bus – Drivers Wanted !!!

In order for the service to expand we need some more volunteer

drivers who can help us to keep the bus running to more areas and

more days of the week.

We need drivers who can drive as little or as much as you like...

Why not come and have a no obligation test drive to see if you like it

and can help support this great cause.

Please call Ashley on 07977 401548

for more details

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The Friends of Whitchurch Surgeryare holding their;

Saturday 8th February 2020Whitchurch Surgery

10.00 am Please come along and support your surgery,

Find out how we have been spending your money,What we would like to raise money for this year,

How you can help,Ask questions, make suggestion

Best of all, join us for tea andbiscuits

Charity No. 1064109/0

St Michael and all Angels, Waddesdon 37

After extensive renovation and a majorfacelift, St Michael and All Angels is now

restored to full health!

Coinciding with these major works, a newguide has been produced which isavailable at the church for a small

donation.

With the latest information, photos, andfacts, the guide makes an excellent

souvenir.

38 FROM THE MINISTER

CURATES CORNERI have no idea what 2020 has in store but if it's anything like 2019 it willno doubt have plenty of really challenging times. I am increasingly awarehow my well-being is intrinsically linked not only to the well-being of mynearest and dearest, but also the well-being of my neighbours, my Churchcommunity, my countries (Britain and South Africa), the other nations ofthe world and indeed the very planet itself.

We live in an era which elevates the individual above all else. We areencouraged to celebrate our own unique stories, our own personal truth.There is a lot that is positive about this. If we are to love our neighbouras we love ourselves, we need to know and love ourselves.

But we can also so easily become self-absorbed to the point of beingconsumed by our own story in isolation from each other's stories. Theworld can feel very noisy, with everyone wanting to be heard, and veryfew people willing to listen, truly listen. It seems sometimes as if it is theloudest, most self-centred and potentially destructive individuals who endup being the 'King of the Castle'.

Likewise, it feels, at times, as if it is the loudest and most self-absorbed ofmy own emotions which rule the roost, overriding my good intentionsand causing me to slide all the way down a long snake in an emotionalgame of 'snakes and ladders'.

I'm the first to admit I need help from God if I am to come anywhereclose to being the person God created me to be.The person my familyand friends and Church and country and planet need me to be.This iswhy I start and end each day spending time in prayer. I find the mosteffective way of stilling my clamorous emotions, and destructive addictionto self-absorbed 'stinking thinking', is through the practice of CenteringPrayer.

Thomas Keating (1923-2018), the founder of the practice of CenteringPrayer, explained how meditation is linked to the healing of ourshortcomings. He called it the divine therapy: 'The only prayer you needto say is, “Help!” It's right to the point. It describes what we need.And

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PARISH CHURCH SERVICES

St Michael and All Angels, Waddesdon.Do come and join us.

Every Friday 9 am Morning Prayer, Waddesdon

JanuarySunday 5th 9.30am Family Communion - Westcott

11am 'Together' All Age Service - Waddesdon

Sunday 12th 9.30am Holy Communion - Winchendon

11am Morning Worship - Waddesdon

Sunday 19th 9.30am All Age Service - Westcott

11am Family Communion - Waddesdon

Sunday 26th 09.30 Morning Worship - Winchendon

11am Holy Communion - Waddesdon

when it comes from a heart that is broken by its own failures, it movesGod to the very roots of the divine nature and God responds.

So perhaps this is the best way to start 2020, not with yet another list ofresolutions but rather with a cry from the heart as we acknowledge ourdeep-seated need for God's transforming love. Happy New Year!

Rev'd Jacqueline DovePlease contact me in relation to baptisms, weddings, funerals and pastoralcare needs.jacquelineleach.dove@gmail.com01296 715242

Thomas Keating with Tom S., Divine Therapy and Addiction: Centering Prayer and theTwelve Steps (Lantern Books: 2009), 102, 105-106.

MANY THANKS to all those in involved in

the organisation and distribution of the

Waddesdon Newsletter.

Without whose help a monthly newsletter

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Waddesdon, Fleet Marston, Westcott, and

Over Winchendon wouldn’t be possible.

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