Beaconsfield Together May June 2022

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EARLY SUMMER EDITION May / June 2022 Issue 29

Celebrating 

40 years 

trading at 

Beaconsfield! 

2 Beaconsfield Together is part of Community Together

‘Kyiv’ - Ukranian themed 

art painted by Paul Bell, 

Beaconsfield artist. 

Useful Numbers 

Better Connected Beaconsfield 

hello@betterconnectedbeaconsfield.org.uk 

01494 919 232 

The Christian Eye Foundation 

support@thechristianeye.co.uk 

07568 135 308 

Alcoholics Anonymous 

Call confidentially on: 0800 917 7650 

The Beaconsfield Advisory Centre 

t: 01494 672987 

e: contact@beaconsfieldadvisorycentre.org.uk 

Victim support line - help after a crime 

t: 08 08 16 89 11 

www.victimsupport.org.uk 

Age UK’s Befriending Service 

matches older people with volunteers 

who have similar interests. t: 01296 431911 

e: age@ageukbucks.org.uk 

Be Amazing & Volunteer 

Epilepsy Society looking for volunteers in their 

new cafe (p8) 

Voices & Choices need volunteers (p31) 

Beaconsfield Library need volunteers (p39) 

Competitions this issue! 

We have two fab competitions this issue - win an 

amazing 7 course taster meal for 2 at Atul Kochhar’s 

owned restaurant - Riwaz. See p16 and 17 for details. 

Win a stylish water saving planter, courtesy of 

Affinity Water (p27) 

Meet the Team 

Publisher, Editor & Sales 

Therese Cooklin - 07786 735711 

Magazine Designer 

Mathew Peet, Digital Bear Design - 01949 839206 

Content is accurate to the best of our knowledge, however Beaconsfield 

Together part of Abstract Niche Ltd cannot be held liable for loss or 

damage, caused by errors or omissions. Inclusion of advertisers does 

not indicate our endorsement of their products or services. 

Hello & welcome! 

Welcome to this special edition celebrating the 

Queen’s 70th anniversary as our Monarch. To mark 

the occasion we will be enjoying a four-day Bank 

Holiday. (p32 & 33) 

Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine in 

their suffering. Local artist Paul Bell agreed that his 

painting ‘Kyiv’ can be on the front cover to help us 

unite in their plight. Please support his fundraiser, 

if you can. (p4) 

If you haven’t been to Riwaz (owned by 2 starred 

Michelin - Atul Kochhar) in Old Town I recommend 

you give it a try. Enter the super competition to 

win a 7-course taster meal for two. (p16 & 17) 

News from Beaconsfield Town Council (centre 

pages): Gerrards Cross Fun Run takes place 

Sunday 22nd May (p22), check out the, What’s 

On page and much more! Have a great couple of 

months! 

With love, 

Therese 

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COMMUNITY NEWS 

Art Helps 

Ukranians 

The renowned Beaconsfield artist Paul 

Bell is producing a series of art works 

addressing the war in Ukraine. Paul – 

who can often be found at the Farmer’s 

Market and sometimes at the Tuesday 

Market in Windsor End - is now working 

on his fourth Ukraine-themed painting. 

The first, titled ‘Kyiv’, can be seen on the 

front cover of this magazine. 

On Monday 28th March Paul’s second Ukraine 

work, ‘We’ll Meet Again’, was auctioned at a 

dinner in London in aid of the charity British- 

Ukrainian Aid. After fierce bidding, the winner 

secured the painting for an amazing £7,000- 

every penny of which will go towards medical 

aid in Ukraine and other help to victims of the 

Russian invasion. Paul said, ‘I was inspired to do 

the painting by the spirit of hope and resistance 

of the Ukrainian people, which the Mother Land 

monument symbolises. I did it over one weekend, 

but I could not have anticipated it would raise so 

much for the cause.’ 

Paul has produced a limited edition of 350 

prints of ‘We’ll Meet Again’ (see image, above) 

at A3 size with a 50 cm mounting. Each will be 

numbered and signed by the artist and will have 

a certificate of authenticity. They are £200 each, 

all of which goes to British-Ukrainian Aid. 

If you would like to receive one of the prints, then 

please follow these instructions. 

1) Donate £200 or more using this link: 

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ 

UkraineDinner28thMarch leaving your name 

and the reference ‘print’ 

2) Email ukraine@istok.co.uk notifying us that 

you have paid, and your address 

Richard (left) from Glanville Framing at Beaconsfield Tuesday 

Market and Paul Bell. 

If you have any queries please email contact 

Paul on 07837 972 813 or check out his website: 

www.paulbellart.com 


February 2020 Screenings 

May 2022 

Screenings 

SATURDAY 14 TH 

The Hand of God (15) 

Italy 2021 Italian with subtitles 


The Courier (12A) 

UK 2021 

at the National Film 

& Television School 

Doors open 7:15pm • Film starts 8pm 

Go online to view the full programme and details on 

how to become a member. Guests are welcome. 

beaconsfieldfilmsociety.com 

To advertise please call 07786 735 711 or email marketing@beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk 

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EDUCATION NEWS 

Update from 

Anita Cranmer 

Our schools and our students have had a 

very difficult two years. 

They have generally adapted and coped brilliantly. 

In the latest school inspection round, Ofsted 

rated 89% remaining Good or Outstanding. 

Other areas, Admissions, Send placements 

and Primary to Secondary transfers rated well 

also. Many things have changed. We now know 

how much children need the social aspect of 

school, and how valued our teachers are. Nadim 

Zahawi, Minister for Education has produced 

a White paper of suggestions for school to 

consider in the light of the last two years. Should 

the school day be longer? Should there be extra 

catch up days added to the end of term? Should 

all schools become Academies? These are points 

to ponder and for schools to comment on. We 

can trust them to do the best for our children. 

100% of schools have engaged with the 

Council in preparing for and planning options 

for providing school places for children from 

Ukraine. These “guest” children will share 

with our own children the good experiences of 

learning and socialising. If they need extra help 

we will all make sure that they have it. We are 

proud of our schools in Buckinghamshire. 

Anita Cranmer 

Cabinet member for Education and Skills 

Buckinghamshire Council 

Chair Community Board Beaconsfield 

and Chepping Wye 

Councillor Beaconsfield Town Council 

Scouting 

- skills for life 

I predict that most readers of this article 

have had some connection with scouting, 

and that many of you are aware that a 

major event in the scouting calendar is 

a huge international gathering - called 

a World Jamboree - which takes place 

every four years. 

The next Jamboree will be in South Korea in 2023, 

and about 40,000 Scouts from 200 countries will 

be there. An event which Scouts lucky enough to 

attend will remember for the rest of their lives. 

Twenty-two scouts from groups in our local 

area will either be in South Korea, Northern 

Europe and Scandinavia. I hope you will 

recognise some of them working hard over the 

next year to raise funds for what will be expensive 

trips! They will come back very different (young) 

people, and I can promise these differences will 

be not only for their own good, but good news 

for the Buckinghamshire communities in which 

they live. 

So, if you see them out and about, stop and ask 

them about their trips, and hopefully you will 

make a small contribution to their funds! 

Richard Jones 

Asst. District Commissioner 

Woodlands District 


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Dance Dynamic 

Dance Dynamic was established in 2014 

by experienced dance-teacher Clare 

Maloney offering classes to both children 

and adults in a range of dance styles: 

ballet, tap, modern, jazz, musical theatre 

and ballet fitness. Whether you are new 

to dance or have more experience, you 

will find a warm welcome at this friendly, 

locally-based, dance school. 

The benefits of dance are well-documented and 

wide-ranging: increased strength and flexibility, 

better coordination and balance, improved mental 

focus and concentration, musical appreciation and 

increased confidence. 

When dancing in ‘boxes’ via Zoom which became 

the norm during the height of the pandemic, 

Clare continued to share her love of dance 

with her students; she even arranged for a jive 

masterclass and a Q & A session with an ex-Strictly 

professional, all via Zoom! Now that restrictions 

have ended, normal dance life has resumed: in 

February, a number of her young dancers took 

exams in ballet, tap and modern, with all of 

them achieving excellent results. Some of her 

adult ballet dancers recently took part in a local 

charity event, happy to be able to participate in 

community events again. There is also a Dance 

Dynamic Show planned for later this year and 

students are looking forward to being back on 

stage again, performing for friends and family. 

Contact us for more information and to book a 

free taster class. 

e: dancedynamicschool@gmail.com 

t: 07756 505 655 

w: www.dancedynamicschool.com 

Volunteers needed for 

new Phoenix Café at 

the Epilepsy Society 

Could you spare a few hours each week to 

volunteer at the Epilepsy Society’s newly 

re-opened Phoenix Café? The café has 

just opened its doors again to customers, 

following a grant from the National Lottery. 

And its new name pays tribute to the charity’s 

popular sports club - the Phoenix team. 

Now the café is looking for a team of volunteers to 

help take orders, serve refreshments and provide 

a warm welcome for customers, including many 

of the residents who live at the Epilepsy Society in 

Chalfont St Peter. 

Kate Lamb is the new manager of the Phoenix Café. 

“I am looking for friendly, outgoing volunteers who, 

as well as ensuring that the café runs smoothly, 

would enjoy chatting to residents, many of whom 

have epilepsy and learning disabilities,” she said. 

“The café is a really important part of their lives, 

enabling them to meet friends and socialise. It is 

also a great place 

for staff to come 

and escape the office 

or take a break from 

their computers and enjoy freshly made coffee 

and food.” In accordance with guidelines, the 

café looks forward to welcoming members of 

the public. 

If you would like to join the team of 

volunteers at the Phoenix Café, please 

call Kate Lamb on 01494 601450 or email 

kate.lamb@epilepsysociety.org.uk 

The charity is also looking for a volunteer to 

help with admin in its training department. 

If you are interested, please email 

andree.mayne@epilepsysociety.org.uk 


The Curzon Centre 

Beaconsfield’s premier community facility 

Celebrate, fundraise, exercise or party. 

This could be the place for you! 

Versatile facilities include: Sports Hall with Stage, 

one medium sized Hall and a smaller Hall/Meeting Room 

with adjoining well-equipped kitchen. 

All available at competitive rates. 

For further information Tel: 01494 672891 

www.curzoncentre.org.uk 

Reflexology 

To relieve stress, promote 

relaxation and well-being 

Christine Ashcroft, ITEC level 3 

qualified, based in High Wycombe 

Tel: 07798 612 993 

Email: piedssurterre@icloud.com 

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FATHER’S DAY 

Fathers Day gifts 

and ideas 

Fathers day was dreamt up in 1909. This 

years it’s on Sunday, June 19, 2022 and 

always falls on the 3rd Sunday in June. 

It was actually initiated by a woman named 

Sonora Smart Dodd in 1909. She “tried to 

establish an official equivalent to Mother’s Day 

for male parents,” and it wasn’t long before she 

won support from local businesses and beyond. 

On June 19, 1910, the first-ever Father’s Day 

was celebrated in the state of Washington. 

For foodie fathers 

The Bangkok Holiday 

in a Box is a gift 

that gives back. 

This adventure 

includes a filmed 

Thai cookery course 

that supports 

Bangkok-based 

NGO The 

Courageous Kitchen, 

which supports 

marginalised youth develop their leadership, 

employment and life skills through cookery. 

You’ll also get two special cocktail recipes 

courtesy of the bartenders at award-winning 

137 Pillars Bangkok, a jazz playlist composed by 

royals, and the non-negotiable online city tour of 

Bangkok, curated by founder Laura Bannister, who 

called the city home for over a year prior to the 

pandemic. Cost: £45 

Go to: www.theholidayinabox.co/shop/ 

p/bangkok 

Give your dad 

a gift with a 

difference! 

Your dad may have moaned to you that he 

wants to lose weight, MAN v FAT could be 

the ideal present for him. They support, guide 

and give you help to lose those pounds. If 

your dad was a keen footballer player back in 

the day, MAN v FAT Football is football with 

a difference. Football is a fantastic way of 

improving health – and 90% of players lose 

weight. Cost: £28.50 per month For more 

details: www.manvfatfootball.org 

Enter the competition to win 3 months 

free membership in Wycombe see p45 

Drive an Aston 

Martin Replica DB5 

and V8 Advantage 

Experience the 

epitome of luxury 

British motors with 

this double blast in 

an Aston Martin 

Replica DB5 and 

V8 Vantage. 

James Bond’s Aston 

Martin DB5 is famed 

for its epic car chases 

and action scenes 

over 50 years of the 

iconic movies. Get 

behind the wheel 

for a three-mile blast round the track, before 

continuing the thrills with three miles in a 

beautiful Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Renowned for 

exceptional handling, performance and all-round 

luxury, if your dad loves the thrill of a fast car - this 

is a gift he would love. Cost: £59 

www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk/product/ 

drive-the-aston-martin-db5-and-v8-vantage-sp3 

Personalized gifts 

from Men Kind 

There are an array 

of online gifts that 

you can get your 

dad. A personalized 

gift is fun, but make 

sure you leave 

enough time to buy 

this one! This made 

us laugh. 

Cost: £10 

www.menkind.co.uk 

Free gifts 

The best gifts are free! If you are short of funds, 

why not make your own card - drawing things that 

are personal to your dad. Organise a day out and 

play games, playing cards, football, french cricket 

and/or buy some sandwiches or have a picnic 

outdoors if its fine or have a pretend picnic inside. 

Whatever you do - he will appreciate it and you 

can show your dad how much you love him. 

Happy Father’s Day! 


Find us at Beaconsfield Market 

every Tuesday 8am until 2pm 

We stock shrubs, perennials, spring bulbs, 

seasonal baskets and bedding plants 

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram 

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LOCAL BUSINESS 

Cleaning your 

home: 

Going toxin-free has 

never been easier. 

Many of us have become a little obsessed 

with hygiene and cleanliness during the 

pandemic, this has meant focusing on 

keeping our homes cleaner than ever. There’s 

nothing quite as satisfying as a clean house: 

fresh- smelling, sparkling and virus free. But 

have you ever thought about what’s actually in 

your cleaning products and whether they leave 

more than just a nice smell? 

Why should we be concerned? 

Common ingredients in conventional household 

cleaning products can pollute the air in our homes 

and there is growing concern that this is affecting our 

health, with incidences of cancer and asthma. 

According to the 

U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency, 

the air inside the 

typical home is on 

average 2-5 times 

more polluted than 

the air outside and, 

in extreme cases, 

100 times more 

contaminated 

largely because of household cleaners and 

pesticides. 

In the EU and the UK the only ingredients that are 

required to be biodegradable in cleaning products 

are “surfactants” (agents used to increase spreading 

and wetting properties) – all other substances 

(including microplastics) are not restricted 

(Ethical Consumer, 2021). This is evident 

when you look at your cleaning product labels 

and find “hazardous” or “corrosive” warnings. 

What is the solution? 

Happily, there are a growing number of nontoxic 

cleaning products available. The Ethical 

Consumer recommends the products to look out 

for are those that do not contain toxic chemicals 

such as chlorine, triclosan, parabens or phthalates. 

Which non-toxic products actually work? 

Eco-Homemaker, an online shopping platform, 

makes your life easier when it comes to eco-friendly 

shopping for your family. They stock refillable 

non-toxic cleaning products such as a bleach 

alternative, anti-bac surface cleaners, oven cleaner, 

glass cleaner and floor cleaner – all have been 

thoroughly tried and tested so you can be assured 

of their effectiveness. 


Kings Head House, 15 London End, Beaconsfield, HP9 2HN 

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Bucks Freemasons 

fundraise for 

Ukrainian refugees 

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees as 

well as displaced people still inside 

Ukraine will be given help and 

support, thanks to half a million 

pounds raised by Buckinghamshire 

Freemasons and other Provinces 

across England and Wales 

The money is being directed to charities 

working on the ground in Ukraine, as well 

as organisations helping refugees in 

neighbouring countries including Poland, 

Moldova, Romania, and in the UK. 

The £500,000 was raised in less than three 

weeks and the total is still growing as 

Freemasons continue to dig deep to help 

the refugees. 

The war in Ukraine has created by far the 

largest refugee crisis in Europe since the 

Second World War, and more people are 

fleeing Ukraine for countries to the west 

every day. 

The chosen charities, each of which will 

receive £100,000, are: 

1. The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF 

UK) – which could help setup a ‘Blue Dot 

Hub’ to provide a safe space for up to 5,000 

children and families on the move every day. 

Blue Dot Hubs offer critical services such 

as child-friendly spaces, mother and baby 

facilities and a crucial family reunification 

support. 

2. Plan International UK – which could help 

set up 55 temporary learning spaces in 

Poland, Moldova and Romania, so children 

can learn and play in a safe space away from 

the war. 

3. The Refugee Council – which could 

help to fund two full-time therapists to 

provide specialist therapy for hundreds 

of traumatised refugees. 

4. British Red Cross – to fund work with 

hundreds of Ukrainian refugees in the UK 

to help them overcome loneliness and 

isolation and to offer other practical support 

to help ease them into life in Britain. 

5. UK for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency – 

which could help provide essential repairs to 

severely damaged homes in Ukraine that 

have been damaged by shelling and conflict. 

Buckinghamshire Freemasons contributed 

to the grant through the Masonic Charitable 

Foundation, which is funded by Freemasons, 

their families and friends, from across 

England and Wales. 



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By James Cooklin 

Come dine at Riwaz in Beaconsfield 

In February this year, Beaconsfield saw the 

thrilling opening of the much-anticipated 

Indian restaurant “Riwaz”. Headed by two-time 

Michelin-starred chef, Atul Kochhar, Riwaz was 

conceived with the ambition to encompass 

the traditional cuisines of India, with a menu 

championed by the country’s rich history and 

cultural practices. Riwaz – meaning “tradition”, 

was created with the aim to transfer nostalgic 

childhood memories to the plate of the diner, 

as the menu encapsulates Atul’s various 

experiences growing up in the different regions 

of India. The selection of dishes features 

culinary delights cooked by Atul’s grandmother, 

in combination with his own creations heightened 

by his passion, and mastery of the tradition to 

this culture. Menus importantly cater for meat, 

pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan diners. 

Atmosphere & Vibe: 

Situated in the original architecture of a building 

dating back to the 16th century, the Beaconsfield 

based restaurant resembles the designs of the 

Art Deco villas of Bandra in Mumbai, built in 

1930 - 1950. This British-Indian architectural fusion 

offers a warm and vibrant ambience, whilst also 

perfectly relaying the cultural setting for this 

dining experience. 

Menu Highlights: 

Amuse Bouche & Tasters: 

While we navigated the menu, an array of crisp, 

elegant poppadom’s were served by our table 

host Pankaj, with a sweet chutney and mildly 

spiced pickled achaar to pair with them. In 

addition, an amuse bouche was presented, which 

consisted of a featherweight chickpea sponge 

cake, seasoned elegantly with sweet and mild 

spices, combined with a delicate sauce drizzled 

over the top. A refreshing and mouth-watering 

sampler, that really set the tone for the meal. 

Starters: 

The selection of starters showcased a balanced 

variety of appetising vegetarian and meat dishes 

to choose from. Inspired by Delhi street food, 

the Dilli Ki Aloo Kachaloo Shakarkandi Chaat was 

not only a mouthful to say, but also a mouthful 

of extremely delicious flavours, as crunchy fried 

potatoes with a sweet yoghurt sauce coalesced 

seamlessly together. Other highlights included the 

buttery smooth Machhi Sofiyani monkfish dish, 

in addition to the Tandoori Jalpari scallops which 

paired with a fresh pea puree, however, it did 

deliver a punchy kick of heat! 

Main Courses: 

The main courses again provided a nice selection 

for both meat and vegetarian diners, with some 


Competition Time! 

unique courses I had never seen before! One 

of these was the Hare Masale Ki Machhi, 

which consisted of an edible coastal marine 

fish called “John Dory”, alongside charred 

spinach and neelgiri korma. The dish delivered 

a powerful combination of flavours and spices and 

is one of the new dishes Atul has created, a must 

try for spice lovers! Another favourite was the 

Murg Makhani butter chicken, enveloping creamy, 

perfectly cooked chicken that melted in your 

mouth – simply delicious. 

Desserts: 

The dessert menu had a range of intriguing 

and palate enticing options to choose from. The 

Kulfi Falooda was definitely no exemption, as 

velvety mango and pistachio ice cream lay on a 

bed of rose syrup infused vermicelli noodles! This 

combination married up in the most unlikely way, 

as the different textures and flavours combined 

perfectly together – a must try! The granny smith 

apple sorbet must also be given a mention, as I 

have never tasted a sorbet so accurate in flavour 

to the original food – simply a delicious and 

refreshing close to the meal. 

If you are looking for an authentic Indian meal - 

you should make Riwaz in Beaconsfield your 

destination. Service is not rushed and you are 

given due care and attention for this magical 

culinary experience. 

If you want to try the 7 course tasting menu 

with matching wines why not enter the fabulous 

competition opposite. 

To reserve a table go to: 

w: www.riwazrestaurants.co.uk. 

t: 01494 728 126 

e: info@riwazrestaurants.co.uk 

Enter this amazing competition to 

win a 7 course tasting menu with 

pairing wines for 2! 

Total prize worth £240 

NB: Vegetarian, Pescatarian and Vegan tasting 

menus also available 

To enter answer this simple question: 

Who inspired Atul Kochhar to create some of 

the dishes from the menu at Riwaz? 

Was it his: 

a) father 

b) grandmother 

c) mother 

d) great grandmother 

Go online to enter: 

www.beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk/competition 

or email: 

marketing@beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk with 

your answer, name, address, email and contact 

telephone number. 

T’s and C’s apply. See website for details. 

Closing date: 3rd June 2022. The winner will 

be picked at random and notified after the 

closing date. 

Good luck! 


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ENVIRONMENTAL 

How to reduce heat loss from your 

home - the’ fabric first’ approach 

We all know that we are being asked to 

do ‘our bit’ in being more eco-friendly. 

How can we achieve this in our homes? A family 

asked EcoTiffin to do just that and after enlisting 

their help, they commented, “EcoTiffin saved us 

37% in energy bills whilst increasing our square 

footage by 35%, giving us a warm and welcoming 

home.” 

Moisture in brickwork is the worst possible 

ingredient to have in your property and every effort 

should be made to prevent the ingress of moisture. 

Moisture in the brickwork reduces the brick’s thermal 

capacity to retain heat and it has a chilling effect like 

a fridge on your home. Solid brick walls are by far 

the worst. Remember; wet walls are cold walls! 

The fabric first approach is essential when improving 

insulation to roofs, walls, floors and windows and are 

just some of the ways of reducing heat-loss. The use 

of thermography (thermal imaging) is an exciting 

and relatively new application in the building world. 

If you want to identify areas of excessive heat loss 

in your home and create an eco-friendly building, 

using thermographic equipment, is a good place 

to start. 

Robert Tiffin (descendant of the original family) 

and highly respected building expert and Quantity 

Surveyor, has seen a rise in the number of families 

wanting to make their homes work more efficiently. 

Evidence from thermograms help to provide much 

of the data to substantiate Robert’s bespoke reports 

for each property in “seeing the unseen”. To 

the trained eye, the results can reveal important 

information enabling a clear diagnosis. Home 

owners look forward to maximising their comfort 

to a warm, cosy and cost effective, healthier 

environment for themselves and their families. 


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In terms of budgeting, inflation is a big factor 

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refurbishments. 

The investment strategies in our pensions are 

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Holtspur Scarecrow Trail 

30th July - 7th August 

Holtspur Scarecrow Trail 

Holtspur Scarecrow Trail is back 

from 30th July – 7th August. 

#HoltspurScarecrowTrail 

If you’d like to be part in this unique community 

event why not enter a Scarecrow? 

Scarecrows can be 

made from any 

materials, be any 

shape or size, 

the theme is a 

character from a 

Book, a Story, 

Fairy Tale, a 

Nursery Rhyme 

or Comic. Anyone 

can enter and the 

entry fee is only 

£10. 

We welcome entries from Residents, Groups & 

Businesses, last year we had entries from Scouts, 

Brownies, Beaconsfield WI and Holtspur Fire Station. 

Some of the wonderful creations can be seen here... 

For more information email: 

HoltspurScarecrow@Outlook.com 

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram 

All money raised will be donated to Holtspur School PTA 

The event is kindly sponsored by: 

@HoltspurScarecrow 


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Get ready for 

GX Fun Run on 

Sunday 22nd May! 

It’s already May and the GX Fun Run is just 

around the corner! On the 22nd our many 

eager participants, young and old, will put on 

their trainers and take up the challenge to run 

5k round the streets of our pretty village. 

This year we are raising money for our chosen local 

charities, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, Liberty’s 

Legacy and William’s Fund. More information 

about the charities can be found on our website 

gxfunrun.org.uk. 

The day is not just for the runners though - 

everyone’s invited. It’s a family occasion – live music, 

great food (courtesy of Chris Wheeler, The Ginger 

Chef) and a bar to quench your thirst, supported by 

the GX Community Association. Enter the ‘special 

draw’ for the chance to have Chris Wheeler cook 

for your dinner party of eight guests. 

Wear it blue for MPS Society 

The MPS Society, a national rare disease 

charity based in Amersham, are celebrating 

their 40th anniversary this year. 

They were established in 1982 by Christine Lavery 

MBE and provide support to families affected by rare 

genetic conditions. They’re the only registered charity 

in the UK that focuses on MPS (Mucopolysaccharide), 

Fabry and related diseases. These diseases cause a 

range of progressive disabilities and sadly, there is 

no cure. They raise money and awareness of these 

conditions through fundraising, information, research 

and support. 

This year, they’re 

continuing to help 

their 1,500 members 

affected by MPS, 

Fabry and other 

related rare diseases. 

All profits raised this 

year for their 40th 

anniversary will help to fund 

the specialised support that 

© David Moore Photography 

There’s lots to keep children entertained including 

a helter-skelter, bouncy castle, petting zoo and a 

chance to beat the goalie! 

We have races for children aged 6-8 years in 

a timed 1k run, and shorter races for younger 

children. From 12:15, Fit House will lead the main 

event warmup to prepare older runners for the task. 

The starting gun will fire at 12.30 and the race will 

begin! Check the website for running order of the 

day, road closures and lots of other information. 

Come and enjoy this special family day and 

we look forward to welcoming everyone. 

www.gxfunrun.org.uk 

we provide to their members. 

It’s MPS Awareness Week from 

9-15 May 2022 and they need your 

help to raise awareness of the signs of MPS. 

There are many ways that you can help them. 

You can wear something blue, hold a blue-themed 

event such as a blue bake sale, donate to them - 

www.mpssociety.org.uk/donate-now, follow them 

on social media - @MPSSocietyUK and share 

their posts using #MPSAwareness or read their 

inspiring members’ stories on their website – 

www.mpssociety.org.uk. 

They have lots of exciting events planned for their 

members and the wider public for this year. Keep 

an eye on their website and our social media 

channels for updates. If you would like to hold 

your own event, you can register for a fundraising 

pack here - www.mpssociety.org.uk/holdingyour-own-event. 

If you have any questions, please email 

fundraising@mpssociety.org.uk. Thank you and 

they look forward to wearing it blue with you! 


EYE NEWS 

Protect your 

children’s eyes 

Your child’s quality of vision has a huge impact 

on their life and their eyesight can influence 

their ability to learn. If issues with your child’s 

eyes are not detected early with appropriate 

treatment it might possibly result in difficulties 

at school and some activities. 

How do you know if your child has difficulty seeing? 

They can’t tell you if something is blurred as they 

won’t have a comparison to draw upon. Checks on 

children’s vision at school aren’t always carried out at 

an early age. So what can you do to help? As soon as 

your child is able to sit still for a short period (!) take 

them to your optician. The optician will advise you if 

they are able to do an eye test. Vision checks can be 

done without your child needing to be able to read. 

It is helpful to make your child feel comfortable about 

having their eyes examined. 

You can also look out for signs of visual issues, such 

as sitting too close to the television, or squinting 

when reading or watching TV. 

There are other things you can do to help your 

child’s developing vision. A healthy diet with lots of 

fruit, vegetables and fish. Vitamins C, E, Zinc and 

Omega3 are recommended for the general health 

of eyes. Limit the time spent on digital devices and 

encourage regular breaks away from screens and 

swap to activities outside in the fresh air. 

Protect their eyes from UV on sunny days and on 

holidays with sunglasses that have UV protection. 

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What’s been happening 

at Beaconsfield Town 

Council? 

It’s great to see the first 

signs of spring around 

the town and all the 

lovely bulbs planted 

by various community 

groups adding much 

needed colour. 

We have been receiving 

quite a few complaints 

about parking in the old 

town and specifically 

people parking on and 

driving along the 

pavements. This really 

impacts pedestrian safety 

and accessibility for 

wheelchair users and 

buggies, as well as 

restricting vision and being 

dangerous. We hope 

to work with other 

organisations to improve 

this over the next few 

months. 

Civic Service 

So many things weren’t 

able to happen during 

lockdown, so we were very 

happy that we were finally 

able to arrange the Mayor’s 

Civic Service on Sunday 6th 

March for Cllr Alastair Pike. 

It was a great turnout from 

the town and a welcome 

opportunity to meet face 

to face. 

Thanks to Cllr Lorna Shaw 

was invited to cut the 

ribbon to officially open 

the new road which is 

now definitely a Road to 

Somewhere and we hope 

that this will bring about 

improvements to the traffic 

movements through our 

town. 

Neighbourhood plan 

update 

We had a huge response 

to our town wide 

Questionnaire survey with 

around 1000 responses. 

Our Neighbourhood Plan 

team of volunteers and 

Road to Somewhere! 

On the 5th April, the Mayor 

Cllr Zahir Mohammed (Chair Buckinghamshire Council), Stephen Wicks (CEO 

of Inland Homes) and Alastair Pike (Mayor of Beaconsfield). 


Left to right: Cllr Jackson Ng (Deputy Mayor Beaconsfield Town Council), Cllr Zahir Mohammed (Chair Buckinghamshire Council), 

Cllr Alastair Pike (Mayor of Beaconsfield), Cllr Mark Roberts (Mayor of Amersham) and Cllr Richard Scott (Mayor of Marlow) 

councillors held public 

exhibitions in each of 

the 3 hearts of the town 

(Holtspur, Old Town and 

New Town) from 17-19 

March. Again, we had a 

great turnout with lots of 

very positive responses 

with around 110 people 

attending. We are now 

analysing all the feedback 

received to see how this 

shapes our next steps 

towards preparing the 

Draft Neighbourhood 

Plan policies and content, 

before we go back to the 

public for the next stage 

of project later this year. 

To keep updated on 

progress please visit 

our website at 

www.beaconsfieldtown 

council.gov.uk/community/ 

neighbourhood-plan/ or 

email np@beaconsfield 

towncouncil.gov.uk 

and ask to go on the 

mailing list or write to 

Beaconsfield Town 

Council, Town Hall, 

Cllr Andrea Essery talking with Cllr Sandy Saunders and Rosemary Saunders 


Penn Road, Beaconsfield, 

HP9 2PP. 

What is a Neighbourhood 

Plan? 

A Neighbourhood Plan (NP) 

puts in place a planning 

policy for an area. It is about 

the use and development 

of land and often contains 

a vision, aims and planning 

policy. It will relate to the 

settlement area of the 

community (in our case the 

Parish boundary) and as the 

Town’s setting is flanked 

with green belt, green belt 

will be outside the scope 

of our NP. If successfully 

adopted, the NP becomes 

part of the statutory 

development framework 

for the area. The NP should 

not be confused with a 

Local Plan, which will be 

produced at a higher level 

and relates to a larger area. 

Importantly the two must 

recognise each other. 

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New Water 

Refill Station 

for Beaconsfield 

A new water refill station is being 

installed in Beaconsfield, allowing 

residents and visitors to fill up their 

water bottles. 

Situated on the Town Hall Green, next to 

Waitrose, the refill station will provide free access 

to clean drinking water and, it is hoped, reduce 

the number of single use plastic bottles being 

bought. The #OneLess campaign estimates that 

7.7 billion plastic water bottles are used every year 

in the UK. Only 1 in 10 are recycled and about 

700,000 are littered every day. It is expected 

the refill station will result in an immediate 

improvement to the local environment by 

reducing litter and plastic waste. 

Local resident Michael Mosley says: ‘I am really 

delighted to see the installation of this free water 

refill station outside Waitrose. It is important to 

stay hydrated (a subject I have covered on my 

recent BBC4 and podcast series, Just One Thing) 

and it is also important not to keep on buying lots 

of plastic bottles. So a refill is a win-win!’ 

A petition started at the Beaconsfield Now! 

Fair in 2018 to gauge interest for installing a water 

refill station in Beaconsfield received enthusiastic 

support from the public, community groups and 

local Councillors. Since then, the Beaconsfield 

Water Refill Station Project Group, a collaboration 

between community groups, Beaconsfield WI and 

Plastic Free Beaconsfield has been raising funds 

and organising the installation of this valuable 

community resource. 

Planning permission for the 

installation has been granted by 

The Planning Inspectorate acting 

for The Secretary of State (Defra) 

and by Buckinghamshire Council. 

Members of the Town Council 

have supported this. 

The group are proud to have 

worked with the following 

amazing partners who have 

enabled this project to go ahead: 

• Buckinghamshire Council Local 

Area Forum 

• Heathrow Community Trust 

• Love Your Water Ltd 

• Kinetico Urban 

• Waitrose and Partners 

• Beaconsfield Old Church School Charity 

• Beaconsfield WI 

• Beaconsfield Community Association 

• Heighway Associates Architects 

Deborah Sanders, Beaconsfield WI President 

and member of the working group said: “The 

refill fountain is a simple but effective way to 

encourage people to ditch plastic bottles and 

instead refill reusable ones.” 

“Adopting small changes like refilling reusable 

bottles with tap water, instead of needlessly 

buying new single-use ones, can have a big 

environmental impact,” says Catherine Rozario, a 

member of Plastic Free Beaconsfield. 

© Michael Mosley 

A launch event to officially celebrate this 

community asset is planned for World Refill Day, 

Thursday, 16 June 2022, subject to Affinity Water 

completing the water supply connection. 


Thank you for 

saving 1 billion 

litres of water! 

Last year, your local water supplier Affinity 

Water launched SOS: Save Our Streams, 

a movement asking us to waste less water 

to save our local rare and endangered 

chalk streams. Thousands of you signed 

up and it has become the UK’s biggest 

ever water-saving initiative to date. 


One billion litres of water were saved last summer, 

an incredible achievement. 

To say thank you, Affinity Water is giving away 

this beautiful 255 litre water butt with planter. 

Water butts help keep your garden blooming 

by using rainwater instead of tap water through 

a hose, making a huge difference to how much 

water you use. 

WIN! 

To win one of these beautiful water saving planters go to: 

www.beaconsfieldtogether.co.uk/competition and answer this simple question. 

How much water was saved last summer. 

a) 1 million litres b) 2 million litres c) 1 billion litres d) 2 billion litres 

Closing date: 3rd June. 

To help us save even more water in 2022, sign-up at www.saveourstreams.co.uk 

to receive a free water-saving kit. 

Make a difference to an older person in your community 

We offer volunteering opportunities across Chilterns and South Bucks 

to anyone who feels they could offer someone support within the local 

community, even a few hours a month. 

Based in Chesham, we’re a charity providing free information from our 

trained volunteers. This could be over the phone, or face to face during 

a home visit. 

Helping others through volunteering can help you with a sense of 

purpose and connection to others. Training & support is available. 

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INTERIORS 

Designing a 

kitchen that 

meets the 

outdoors 

Traditionally, the kitchen was solely 

used for preparing and cooking food, 

but this is no longer the case. For many 

homeowners, their kitchen is the heart of 

their home and it is the room that they 

spend the majority of their time in. As 

we go into the summer months having 

a practical yet comfortable kitchen that 

is also designed to be a sociable area 

is really useful when incorporating your 

kitchen and outdoor area. 

plenty of natural light flood into your kitchen 

which is always beneficial, but if you have children 

that will be playing outside or a dog that will be 

running in and out, you should make sure your 

doors work well in your new layout. Keeping 

your space open plan and allowing enough of a 

walkway from your garden through the kitchen 

will help with this. 

Install a kitchen island 

One of the easiest ways to turn your kitchen into 

a sociable space that flows into your outdoor 

area is by installing a kitchen island. This instantly 

provides people with a central hub to gather 

around and it can also give you additional counter 

space and storage space. Having bar stools at 

your kitchen island is always a brilliant idea too 

Keep the space open plan 

When designing your kitchen don’t overlook 

your outdoor space, especially if the doors to 

your garden are in your kitchen area. Creating 

a sociable space that runs between your kitchen 

and your patio or decking is perfect for the 

summer months, so think about installing big 

bi-folding doors or sliding doors to make your 

outdoor space easily accessible. This also lets 


INTERIORS 

and it can then become a convenient place for 

people to eat as well. Always strategically place 

your kitchen island and prep space in a way that 

allows you to still speak to others in the room 

whilst you’re cooking too. 

Add a home bar into your design 

For the ultimate outdoor entertaining space, 

consider creating a home bar in your kitchen. 

This doesn’t necessarily need to be on display 

all of the time and there are lots of ways you 

can incorporate drinks storage into your kitchen 

design. From wine racks and drinks fridges 

under your kitchen island to repurposing a 

traditional kitchen larder, there’s a solution for 

every kitchen. 

Have plenty of storage solutions 

Ensuring everything in your kitchen has a home 

will help you to keep it tidy and clutter-free, ready 

to welcome guests at any time. It will also ensure 

you’re easily able to access the things you need 

when cooking and entertaining. Installing a pantry, 

pull out larders and additional cabinets nearer to 

your outdoor area are just some of the solutions 

available. 

For more information: www.ashfordkitchensandinteriors.co.uk or go to p47 

Help needed for 

August’s Beaconsfield 

Country Fayre 

The Beaconsfield Country Fayre was a great 

success last year and they raised £13,500 which 

will go to a number of charities. 

A third to renovations of the parish church, 

St Mary’s, a third will go to Thames Valley Air 

Ambulance, a £1000 to the Dove project and the 

rest to the Rotary and the Beaconsfield Society. 

Apart from the monies raised their aim is to 

bring the town together and this was certainly 

achieved as there were around 6000 people 

visiting throughout the day. The happiness and 

being able to meet up again was wonderful to 

see after such a difficult year. 

© Better Connected Beaconsfield team and stall at the 

Country Fayre 2021 

They are now planning for this year and will take 

place on Bank Holiday Monday in August. If 

anyone is interested in joining the committee - 

they are always keen to have fresh ideas. Also if 

anyone would like to have a craft stall, or would 

like to sponsor them - they would give as much 

publicity as possible in return. 

Please contact Sylvia on: srlljones@aol.com 


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What’s On 

May / June 2022 

May 

Wednesday 11th May - 12.30pm 

Beaconsfield Library 

We will be joined by members of the Beaconsfield 

Fire Safety Team to talk to our older residents about 

fire safety in the home – come along to ask any 

questions and to hear about measures you can take 

to help protect yourselves in the home. 

Saturday 14th May & Sunday 15th May - 

10.30am - 4.30pm 

Demonstration of traditional wood crafting skills 

at Bekonscot Model Village. Wood turners and 

carvers will be showcasing their skills and offering 

items for sale. 

www.bekonscot.co.uk 

Friday 27th May 2.30pm 


Beaconsfield Town Crier Dick Smith will be coming 

to talk to us about the Town during the Coronation 

and subsequent celebrations involving The Queen, 

also about his many meetings with the Royal 

Family. Must be booked in advance. 

Saturday 28th May 2.00pm 


A chance for children to hear all about Beaconsfield 

during the Queen’s coronation and other royal 

celebrations. Must be booked in advance. 

Saturday 28th May 


Elmer Day – we will have colouring and craft ideas 

for children throughout the day. 

Monday 30th May - Sunday 5th June 10am – 

5.30pm 

Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at 

Bekonscot. Complete the Jubilee trail around the 

village, enjoy a Jubilee Cream Tea and then get 

creative with some Jubilee crafts (Mon-Fri only). 


The information published is correct to the best of 

The our information knowledge, published but please is check correct with to the organisers best of 

our before knowledge, making but plans. please To add check your with event, organisers contact: 

before events@communitytogether.co.uk 

making plans. To add your event, contact: 

events@communitytogether.co.uk 

June 

Thursday 2 June: 8pm, with coffee/tea from 

7.15pm 

The Arts Society Amersham - Talk on “The Duc de 

Berry, a famous arts patron of the Middle Ages” 

at the King’s Church, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 

www.theartssocietyamersham.org.uk 

7th June: 1.30pm 

Beaconsfield Library will be celebrating 

The Queen’s Jubilee 

Join us for craft activities, See an exhibition of local 

interest from the Historical Society. View a visual arts 

project Jayantee in association with Alfriston School 

together with a talk about the Queen, India and the 

Commonwealth. 

We will be holding lots of events to celebrate The 

Queen’s Jubilee at the beginning of June, look out 

for more information on our website, facebook or 

in the library. 

21 May to 5 June - 9th 

Chilterns Walking Festival 

…plus map reading courses, pub walks, local 

produce tasting, Midsomer on the Misbourne 

walks, Hillfort and historic garden tours and much 

more. Visit website: https://www.visitchilterns. 

co.uk/walkingfest.html. To keep updated join our 

Chilterns Walking Festival facebook page. 

Sunday 19 June: 2.00pm – 4.30pm 

One Day Farm - Scannappeal Open Garden, HP5 1UN 

Tickets £7 available from www.scannappeal.org.uk/ 

events 

This beautiful garden surrounds a delightful 

15th century farmhouse. A magnificent display of 

roses, kitchen garden, natural pond, surrounded by 

woodland and meadow walks. 

Sunday 26 June - 11am - 5pm 

Chalfont St Giles Neighbours – Scannappeal 

Open Garden, HP8 4NS 

Tickets £7 available from www.scannappeal.org.uk/ 

events. Visit three beautiful gardens situated in the 

Chiltern village of Chalfont St Giles. Stratton Chase 

Lodge, landscaped with a pergola, sculptures. 

Hilborough is a family garden with a variety of planting 

including vegetables, soft fruit and fruit trees. 

Applewood is a mature and well cared for garden.

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Let’s celebrate the 

Queen’s Platinum 

Jubilee altogether! 

On 6th February 2022 Her Majesty 

The Queen became the first British 

Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. 

This marks 70 years of service to the people 

of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the 

Commonwealth. A special extended bank 

holiday weekend will provide an opportunity for 

communities and people throughout the United 

Kingdom to come together to celebrate the 

historic milestone. We will be enjoying a four day 

UK bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2nd 

June to Sunday 5th June. Here are some of the 

activities taking place for HRH The Queen and in 

your local area. 

Overseas Territories. 

• Commonwealth Beacons 

- beacons will be lit in 

all capital cities of the 

Commonwealth - 54 in total. 

• Principal Beacon - to be lit 

on the 2nd June in a special 

ceremony at Buckingham Palace. 

If you want to host your own community beacon 

go to: bit.ly/Platinum-Jubilee-Beacon-info for 

more details. 

Thursday 2nd June 

The Queen’s Birthday Parade (Trooping the 

Colour): Over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 

horses and 400 musicians will come together 

in the traditional Parade to mark The Queen’s 

official birthday, usually held on the second 

Saturday in June. 

Platinum Jubilee Beacons 

A beacon chain, once used as a tool for 

communication, has now become a symbol 

of unity across towns, borders, countries and 

continents and is often the central point of focus 

for any outdoor gathering or celebration. Over 

1,500 beacons will be lit throughout the United 

Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK 

Overseas Territories. 

There are three kinds of beacon events: 

• Community Beacons – thousands of 

beacons will be lit by communities, charities 

and different groups throughout the regions 

of the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK 

Saturday 4th June 

The Derby at Epsom Downs: Her Majesty The 

Queen, accompanied by Members of the Royal 

Family, will attend the Derby at Epsom Downs. 

Platinum Party at the Palace: The BBC will 

stage and broadcast a special live concert from 

Buckingham Palace that will bring together 

some of the world’s biggest entertainment stars 

to celebrate the most significant and joyous 

moments from The Queen’s seven decade reign. 

Find out more at: www.platinumjubilee.gov.uk 

Sunday 5th June 

The Big Jubilee Lunch: Every year since the 

idea began in 2009 The Big Lunch is encouraged 

to bring communities together for the Jubilee 

celebrations. 

People are invited to share friendship, food

and fun with neighbours as part of the Platinum 

Jubilee celebrations. A Big Jubilee Lunch can be 

big or small - street party or picnic, tea and cake 

or a garden barbeque. Over 1400 people have 

registered to host Big Jubilee Lunches so far, 

with events being planned across the length and 

breadth of the country. 

River of Hope flags focusing on climate change 

forms an important part of the Platinum 

Pageant. The ‘River of Hope’ section will comprise 

of two hundred silk flags which will process down 

The Mall, appearing like a moving river. Primary 

and secondary school children are invited to create 

a picture of their hopes and aspirations for the 

planet over the next 70 years. A selection of 

these creations will be transferred on to silk flags, 

which will carried by secondary school pupils in 

the Pageant. 

A message to 

the Queen from 

Beaconsfield Mayor 

“For most of us Her Majesty Queen 

Elizabeth II is the only sovereign we have 

known during our entire lives. It is an 

amazing accomplishment and one that can 

only be viewed with the utmost respect. In 

common with many households in 1953 my 

parents went and bought our first television 

and I remember the screen being enclosed 

by a wooden cabinet with doors that 

opened like the shutters of a window! 

Her Majesty’s coronation was the first time 

that such an event had been televised and 

only as a result of the Queen’s insistence. 

Churchill apparently was against the idea but 

our Sovereign demonstrated at a very early age 

her ability to make good decisions. We have 

seen that quality repeatedly during her superb 

reign and all of our lives have been enriched by 

her presence during this amazing journey. 

Congratulations your Royal Highness! “ 

Alastair Pike, Beaconsfield Mayor 

For more information and to register your 

school’s interest to take part please go to 

riverofhope.co.uk 

What is the Queen’s Green Canopy? 

The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a unique 

tree planting initiative created to mark Her 

Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 which invites 

people from all groups, communities and clubs 

across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for 

the Jubilee”. Tree planting will commence again 

in October 2022, through to the end of the 

Jubilee year. 

Free trees for schools and 

communities 

Go to: bit.ly/JubileeTree-Woodlandtrust 

Credits go to: www.royal.uk/platinum-jubileecentral-weekend 

for all this information 

and to: www.royal.uk/resources-platinum-jubilee 

Royal Visit 

to Bekonscot 

Her Majesty the 

Queen visited 

Bekonscot 

Model Village 

on several 

different occasions 

as a child. Her 

first visit was on 

the eve of her 8th 

birthday when she 

visited with her 

grandmother 

Queen Mary. 

She visited again 

in subsequent 

years along with 

her sister Princess 

Princess Elizabeth and Queen 

Mary in 1934 

Margaret and parents, the then Duke and 

Duchess of York. On each visit she was welcomed 

by Bekonscot’s founder and creator Roland 

Callingham. 

In later years, as Her Majesty presented a long 

serving member of Bekonscot staff with his 

MBE, the Queen recounted her fond memories 

of visiting the Model Village.

Beaconsfield Farmers’ Market 

celebrate their 20th Anniversary 

Sharon van Geuns 

One of the region’s longest-running 

farmers’ markets marked a milestone 

birthday with a special celebratory event 

including an opera-singing butcher, free 

fizz and petting zoo. Beaconsfield 

Farmers’ Market commemorated its 

20th anniversary in March and hundreds 

turned up to enjoy the festivities and a 

showcase of fresh produce and artisan 

goods on display. 

Town crier Dick Smith - who has been 

officiating at events like this for 53 years - 

opened the market with a historic bell 

commissioned in 1797 and welcomed 

dignitaries from Hall Barn Estates who own 

the land where the market is held, as well 

as Councillor Alastair Pike, Mayor of 

Beaconsfield. 

Mayor Pike cut the impressive 20th lemon and 

elderflower cake made by stall holder Eleanor 

Hyatt from Maplewood Bakery while trader 

Binary Botanical invited guests to enjoy a free 

cocktail or mocktail from their pop-up bar. 

To the delight of children, and back for the first 

time in two years was children’s petting farm 

Appreciating Animals with a menagerie of 

goats, lambs, rabbits, geese and even a piglet. 

Beaconsfield Farmers’ Market is a well 

established market running on the fourth 

Saturday of every month. It is part of the 

Thames Valley Farmers’ Market Co-operative 

with around 25 regular stalls attending plus 

seasonal and guest stalls. 

Over the last 20 years, the type of stalls have 

become increasingly more diverse. As well 

as fruit and vegetables from the Styan Family 

Produce stall, cheese from The Marlow Cheese 

Co, and brownies from the Maplewood Bakery, 

there are also seasonal plants and flowers on 

sale. But you can also find Arancini di Riso 

(Sicilian Rice Balls) from the Fabulous Italian’s 

stall; Beef, Chorizo & Cheese Empanadas from 

Daise’s Kitchen, who specialise in Brazilian and 

Portuguese products; and delicious handmade 

vegetarian pies from the Mediterranean Pie 

Company. 

Expect a long wait at Mr Grumps Charcuterie 

& Pastries. The ex-chef has a fiercely loyal 

following as evidenced by the long queues. 

Get there early if you want to try his delicious 

Scotch eggs, venison sausage rolls, chicken 

pork pies, pates, vegetarian and meat flans, or 

Calabrian style Nduja, a spicy, spreadable pork 

sausage meat. 

Artisan craft is also showcased at the market 

with the independent Sunningdale Candle Co 

displaying 100% natural candles, melts and 

diffusers made with the finest essential oils 

and Tine and Floyd who creates beautiful and 

colourful hand-dyed & spun yarns. 

The Mayor with Eleanor Hyatt from Maplewood 

Bakery who made the cake 


How it all started 

Thames Valley Farmers’ Market Co-operative 

was set up in Sept 2000 in response to a 

government initiative to promote sustainability 

and locally grown food. A group of Thames 

Valley producers formed themselves in an 

association which was incorporated into a 

co-operative in October 2003. Within months 

they were operating markets in 16 towns 

across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and South 

Buckinghamshire, including Beaconsfield, 

enabling farmers and small producers to sell their 

produce directly to local people within a 30 mile 

radius. Celebrity chefs were appointed as their 

Patrons. 

Customers Desmond and Helier Murphy, have 

been regulars for 20 years: “We never miss a 

market if we can. We always make a beeline for 

the fish and vegetable stall, and game when 

in season. It is the best farmer’s market in the 

area.” 

Sandra King, of Wooburn Green, likes to visit 

with her cockapoo Molly, and says: “I like the 

fact that everything is locally produced and 

that everyone is friendly and happy to chat. 

Over the years I’ve built up a friendship with 

some traders and it’s great to see them every 

month. I don’t think it’s changed much over 

20 years”. 

The first batch of traders were primarily farmers, 

growers and bakers. Jane Bowler, of Dews 

Meadow Farm, award-winning pork producer 

from Oxford, was a founder member who 

helped set up the co-operative recalls that 

Beaconsfield was a popular market right from 

the get-go when it opened in 2002. 

“It’s always been a good market and has won 

quite a few awards. There were quite a few 

meat suppliers, as there still are today, but 

selling a variety like rare breed pork and game. 

From the beginning there was always a baker, 

someone who produced honey, and someone 

selling fish, around 20 stalls altogether.” 

DIck Smith - Beaconsfield Town Crier 


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Beaconsfield Together 

Brain Matter 

BUY BUY 

BUY BUY 

Billy wanted a new toy yacht to sail, so visited a seaside souvenir shop, handling 

each Billy wanted of the a new different toy yacht boats to sail, in so visited turn before a seaside randomly souvenir shop, replacing handling each them of the after he had 

made different his boats choice. in turn before Here randomly are pictures replacing of them after display he had before made his and choice. after Here Billy’s are visit. Which 

yacht pictures did of the he display buy? before and after Billy’s visit. Which yacht did he buy? 

Before 

After 

A 

B 

C 

D 

E 

(answers 

on p44) 

F 

Left Overs 

G 

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Cross off words in the box as indicated by the instructions. The remaining words will form a 

common saying when read from left to right and line by line. 

LEFT OVERS 

Cross off all anagrams of PALES. 

Cross off words in the 

box as Cross indicated off all names by the of countries. 

instructions. Cross off The all colours remaining of the 

words will rainbow. form a common 

saying Cross when off read all trees. from left 

to right Cross and off line all words by line. with the same 

first and last letter. 

Cross off all fruits. 

Cross off Cross all anagrams off all months of PALES. of the year. 

Cross off Cross all names off all of words countries. that contain 

Cross off all two colours Os. of the rainbow. 

Cross off all trees. 

Cross off Cross all words off all with animals. the same 

first and 

Cross 

last letter. 

off all woodworking tools. 

Cross off all months of the year. 

Cross off Cross all words off all that planets. contain Tiles 

two Os. 

Cross off all animals. 

Cross off all woodworking tools. 

Cross off all planets. 

TILES 

Cross off all fruits. 

In this puzzle, the tiles must be fitted 

into the pattern so as to form four 

words reading across and five words 

LEAPS INDIGO CHINA COCOA 

TURKEY SPOON LARCH APRIL 

FOX LEMON BETTER MERCURY 

EARTH CEDAR LAPSE BANANA 

YELLOW JAPAN HAMMER DATED 

SAW COMMON RED PLEAS 

GOING LATE GRAPE MOUSE 

BEAR BLUE FORGOT THAN 

MARCH PLANE FRANCE PEALS 

NEVER APPLE AUGUST VIOLET 

In this puzzle, the tiles must be fitted 

Answer: 

into the pattern so as to form four words reading across 

and five words reading down. No tile may be rotated! 

reading down. No tile may be rotated! 

A T O 

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removal at a clinic 

near you 

What is ear wax? 

What is it, why do we have it in our ears and why does it sometimes cause hearing loss. Earwax, also known 

as cerumen, is produced inside your ears to keep them clean and free of germs. It usually passes out of the 

ears harmlessly, but sometimes too much can build up and block the ears. 

It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some 

protection from bacteria, fungi, insects and water. In other words, ear wax is a good thing! 

The amount of ear wax that the body produces differs from person to person, the amount that is retained 

within the ear also differs for each of us - these differences are for a number of reasons; Age; Diet; Lifestyle; 

Personal anatomy; Genetics; Ethnicity. 

Many people will produce a small amount of wax their whole lives, which leaves the ear canal naturally, and 

never have any problem with it. For others, their ear will produce a larger amount of wax, which will not 

fully leave the ear canal and will become blocked, which leads to them having reduced hearing ability and also 

a blocked feeling in the ear. 

Are you experiencing any of the following? 

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• Sudden loss of hearing or muffles sound 

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FINANCIAL NEWS 

Your retirement journey 

starts right now! 

There was a time when retirement seemed 

to take care of itself. It was normal to work, 

retire and then receive the state pension plus a 

company pension scheme. 

For most people now, this route simply doesn’t 

exist. Saving for a “pension” can mean a multitude 

of different things and the way your savings are 

organised can make a big difference to whether 

or not you are able to do what you planned in 

your life, and also how your money is treated once 

you die. 

The 2015 changes to the “at retirement” rules vastly 

increased flexibility and brings with it a new era of 

personal responsibility in retirement. 

Working beyond state pension age is no longer 

an exception and it is becoming increasingly 

common to consider downsizing or releasing 

equity in their home as a part of their retirement 

planning. 

Far more choices will have to be made and the 

answers themselves become less obvious. How do 

you best invest your savings? How do you want to 

take income in the future and what happens to your 

assets when you die? 

The new normal requires a plan. Having a plan not 

only helps you understand what you are aiming 

for, but regularly reviewing that plan 

enables you to check you are on track. 

Philip Harper 

Managing Partner / 

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Go online to view the full programme and details on 

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Email – trevscycleservice@outlook.com 


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LEGAL ADVICE 

Parental responsibility and unmarried 

fathers’ rights in England and Wales 

The law in England is neutral regarding 

parents’ rights and responsibilities in relation 

to their children. One parent does not have 

greater say or responsibility than the other; 

nor can one parent act as gate-keeper, 

deciding what time or involvement the other 

has with the children. 

The Children’s Court is very practical. It will look at 

parents’ relationships with the children; what the children 

are used to will be central to the court’s consideration. 

If parents separate and one seeks to exert greater 

control or restrict the other parent’s ability to spend time 

with the children, they need to be reminded that both 

parties must have equal say in their children’s lives. This is 

irrespective of previous behaviour - simply because one 

party tended to make decisions in relation to the children 

while the other party acquiesced, does not mean that that 

pattern continues upon relationship break down. 

Similarly one party cannot dictate how children spend 

time with the other parent. There is an assumption that 

both parents will act correctly in relation to their children 

and will keep them safe. 

Key decisions - children’s education, medical and health 

needs, religious training etc need to be made jointly. 

The law calls this joint power Parental Responsibility, 

defined by the Children Act 1989 as the rights, duties, 

powers, responsibilities and authority a parent has in 

relation to their child. 

The mother of a child automatically holds Parental 

Responsibility. The father of a child obtains Parental 

Responsibility if registered as the father on the child’s 

birth certificate or: 

• Was married to the mother when the child was born; or 

• Subsequently married that child’s mother; or 

• Was registered as the child’s father on the birth 

certificate and the child was born after 1st December 

2003. 

If the father does not have Parental Responsibility this 

can be achieved via a simple form filed at court. 

If you would like to discuss the issues 

raised in this article please contact us in 

our Beaconsfield office. 

Julian Bremner, Partner Rayden 

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Chimney Caps and Cowls 

Call JOSH: 07549 422 465 

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We have been 

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Beaconsfield 

Library 

We still need volunteers 

to help with the following… 

Scrabble club – come and partner one of our 

friendly players, only an hour a week Wednesday 

morning or Thursday afternoon, no need to be an 

expert! 

Lego club - Our young customers would like 

to start a monthly Lego group, (parents of the 

children will stay in the library) so we would 

need someone to help set up and pack away and 

keep an eye on the session. 

IT help- we would like someone who is confident 

to help people with simple enquiries eg- emails, 

shopping on-line, setting up a new phone, finding 

online forms etc. (This would be on a one-to-one 

basis in the library, by appointment when you 

have time) 

Artist in the library – are you keen to encourage 

others to draw /paint? Could you help on an 

occasional basis with ideas and inspiration for 

adults in a small group? 

Lib-bea@buckinghamshire.gov.uk 

www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries 

Library Events 

Weekly schedule 

Storytime 

10.30 – 11.00 am Tuesday 

Talking Café 

11.00 – 12.30pm Tuesday 

Knit and Natter 

10.30 – 12.30pm Wednesday 

Scrabble - Adults 

2.00 – 4.00pm Thursday 

Bounce and Rhyme 

10.00 – 10.30am Friday 

Ukrainian Community Group 

11.00 – 12.00 Noon Friday 

Chess 

2.00 – 3.30pm Saturday 

Monthly Activities 

Beaconsfield Conservative Councillors surgery 

10.30 – 12.30pm 

1st Saturday of the month 

LEGO 

2.00 – 3.00pm 

2nd Saturday of the month 

Reading group for adults 

10.30 -11.30am 

3rd Saturday of the month 

Many activities can now be booked online 

@BucksLibraries 



Joint venture 

to bring new 

Heritage Walks 

to Beaconsfield 

If you are interested in knowing more 

about Beaconsfield’s history and want 

to get out and enjoy the improving 

weather, then please look out for our 

new leaflet coming soon. 

The Beaconsfield Historical Society and 

Beaconsfield Society have worked together 

to produce a series of four walks. Enormous 

thanks go to Kirsty Godfrey of Quapela Design 

who has been patient and skilled, designing 

and creating this leaflet. 

Any donations to either Society would be 

welcome so we can continue to make the 

leaflet available for years to come. 

Please keep an eye out 

for the dark red leaflet 

front cover. We hope 

you enjoy the walks and 

learn more about the 

rich history in our town. 

Three of the walks are in the Old Town and one 

in the New Town. The Old Town walks inform 

on the history of Beaconsfield whilst the New 

Town walk celebrates the many literary figures 

who used to live in the town. The walks, mainly 

on firm surfacing so accessible to all, range 

from 30 - 45 minutes in length. 

Accessing the walks via the Beaconsfield 

Historical Society website will enable access via 

links in the walk description to more detailed 

articles on buildings, people, and events of 

interest. 

These links will be increased as the Beaconsfield 

Historical Society’s Archive Group uses the now 

ordered, catalogued, and stored Beaconsfield 

Town archives to create more articles. 

The leaflet will be available as a hard copy 

format at various places around town including 

the library as well as via the Beaconsfield 

Society and Beaconsfield Historical Society 

websites under Heritage walks.This leaflet 

adds to the Beaconsfield Society’s ‘Enjoy 

Beaconsfield’ project which already includes 

leaflets on local walks and cycle routes. 

Saturday 14th May and Sunday 15th May 

10.30am – 4.30pm 

Demonstration of traditional wood crafting skills at Bekonscot 

Model Village. Wood turners and carvers will be showcasing their 

skills and offering items for sale. 


Monday 30th May – Sunday 5th June 

10.00am – 5.30pm 

Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Bekonscot. Complete 

the Jubilee trail around the village, enjoy a Jubilee Cream Tea and 

then get creative with some Jubilee crafts (Mon-Fri only). 



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Together Trades Directory - Beaconsfield 

Share your recommendations with us at trades@communitytogether.co.uk 

BUILDERS 

Concierge Property Maintenance 

Skilled craftsmen to carry out quality property building works 

and maintenance. Part of Federation of Master Builders. 

t: 01494 702 099 

w: www.conciergegroup.uk 

CAR SERVICES 

A J Dunlop Car Servicing Ltd 

We have provided friendly advice, quality servicing, 

repairs and MOTs since 1985. Online booking, 

collection and delivery available. 

t: 01494 670 510 

w: www.ajdunlop.co.uk 

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – INTERIOR 

Beaconsfield Chimney Sweep 

Call Josh for professional chimney sweep and 

fire services. 

t: 07549 422 465 

w: www.TheLocalChimneySweep.co.uk 

Chalfont Oven Cleaning 

First class results every time. 

Ovens, hobs, extractors, 

grills, stoves, microwaves, 

Aga cookers, barbecue trays. 

t: 01753 889 922 / 07398 341 446 

w: www.chalfontovencleaning.co.uk 

Eco Tiffin 

Property restorations, 

refurbishments combining a 

passion for energy saving and 

conservation. 

t: 01442 819 332 / 07768 005 885 

w: www.ecotiffin.co.uk 

Home Counties Loft Ladders 

Complete loft storage solution. 

t: 0808 301 9558 

w: homecountiesloftladders.co.uk 

Oxford Aerials 

Local TV aerial and satellite 

installation and repair services, 

internet/Wifi blackspots fixed. 

t: 01628 439 115 

e: shaun@oxfordaerials.co.uk 

w: www.oxfordaerials.co.uk 

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – EXTERIOR 

Asset Roofing Specialists 

All roofing repairs, guttering and chimney renovations. 

t: 01494 257 595 / 07931 371 003 

w: www.assetroofings.co.uk 

Colourfence Bucks 

25 year guaranteed fences that will stand strong 

winds throughout winter and any storm. 

t: 01494 711 400 

w: www.colourfencebucks.co.uk 

J.M Garden Retreats Ltd 

Beautiful bespoke garden rooms tailored to 

your needs. 

t: 07855 484 944 (Jon) / 01494 583 260 

(Evenings Only) 

e: enquiries@jmgardenretreats.co.uk 

www.jmgardenretreats.co.uk 

N. Gillie Decorating Services 

Experienced, friendly professional internal and 

external decorators who have been working in 

the area since 1993. 

t: 01494 681 794 / 07771 521 263 

w: ngilliedecoratingservices.co.uk 

Taurus Secure Garage Doors 

Quality insulated electric garage door installation. 

Made from strong and durable twin walled aluminum. 

t: 0800 047 8734 / 07842 330 001 

w: www.TaurusSecure.co.uk 

Please mention Beaconsfield Together 

when contacting any of these trades. 

PUZZLE 

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The weight loss programme 

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Was it: 

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To enter and for T’s and C’s go to: 

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Support Families To Thrive 

Volunteer as a Family Mentor 

Work alongside parents providing weekly support, 

motivation, encouragement and advice. 

We are seeking people who can: 

• Empower parents to achieve their identified goals. 

• Offer guidance and support in an understanding way. 

• Visit a family for 2 hours a week, for up to 6 months. 

Are you? 

Empathetic | Passionate | Non-judgmental | Resilient | Creative 

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