Amersham Together July August 2023

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SUMMER EDITION SPRING July/August EDITION 2023 Issue 26

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Meet the Team 

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Content is accurate to the best of our knowledge, however Amersham & 

Chalfonts 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. 

The opinions and findings expressed in articles submitted to this 

publication are solely those of the authors and should not be assumed 

to be those of Amersham Together or its affiliates. 

Ducks from Arundel Wetland Centre (see p10) 

Hello & welcome! 

Welcome to the summer issue and hooray good 

weather has been bestowed upon us! 

There are some wonderful people in your community 

that devote a lot of time, effort and love to help in 

the community. Read on p16 about the wonderful 

volunteers in Chalfont St Peter, Chalfont St. Giles 

are proud winners of the Bucks award for Best 

Community Group Contribution (p10) and Little 

Chalfont Parish Council are looking for some new 

volunteers (p4). 

If you want new floor coverings in your home check 

out p14 or get your carpets refreshed and cleaned by 

local company, Back to Life Cleaning Services. 

Well done to Karen Dickson who manages the CSP, 

CSG & GX Ukranian outreach project (p6). 

Want to try Pickleball? A new court has opened in 

CSP (p18) and check out What’s On for the kids 

over the summer, read about the history of the 

Almshouses tucked away in Amersham new town 

(p22) and if you have any exciting community news to 

share please let me know. Copy deadlines are early 

for the next issue. 

Have a great summer. 

With love, 

Therese 

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COMMUNITY NEWS 

CSG Parish Council 

win an award 

The Parish Council were delighted to receive 

the Local Council Foundation Level Award at 

the Council meeting on Wednesday 7th June 

2023. 

The Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS) has 

been designed to celebrate the successes of 

the very best local councils and to provide a 

framework to support all local councils to improve 

and develop to meet their full potential. The 

scheme offers councils the opportunity to show 

that they meet the standards set by the sector 

and put in place the conditions for continued 

improvement. 

The award was presented to Councillor Gordon 

Patrick BEM by the Chief Executive Officer of 

Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Association 

of Local Councils, Mel Woof. 

Left: Mel Woof Right: Gordon Patrick BEM 

Mel explained that the award is judged nationally 

and is the first step on a journey to achieve gold 

accreditation. There are only five councils out 

of 240 in the Buckinghamshire region who have 

achieved an award in this scheme. 

Mel congratulated the Clerk for her work towards 

achieving the award and also thanked the Council 

for having the right ethos and commitment to 

want to achieve the best for their parishioners. 

Little Chalfont 

Parish Council 

Why not come and join us? 

Sadly, a couple of our long-standing councillors 

have now left the parish council, and we are 

looking for some new recruits. 

You don’t need any special experience – just 

enthusiasm! Any training needed will be provided 

and you only need to live or work in the village 

and be over age 18 to qualify. We meet once a 

month on the second Wednesday in the village 

hall in Cokes Lane, starting at 7.30pm. 

At these meetings we discuss various issues 

affecting Little Chalfont and its residents, which can 

vary between thoughtless parking and speeding 

drivers to the building of a new village hall. 

Parish councillors also attend the planning 

meetings, held every three weeks, to discuss local 

planning applications. We advise Bucks Council of 

any matters concerning local residents who could 

be affected by these plans. 

The work is all voluntary and can be very varied, 

so if you would like to learn more about our work, 

why not come along to a meeting and see it in 

operation for yourself? No need to let us know 

in advance – members of the public are always 

welcome to any meeting at any time, so drop in 

when you can to see for yourself. The next parish 

council meetings are scheduled for 12 July and 9 

August. See you there! 

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CSP, CSG and 

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Outreach Project 

The project is still running successfully, 

making bi-weekly donations of medical 

equipment, mobility aids and good quality 

clothing donations to Ukraine. With 

thousands of homes flooded by the recent 

dam burst, the situation is dire and showing 

no signs of improving… 

The outreach has been very well supported by 

local residents, and now that word has spread, 

donations have been coming in from as far 

afield as Chichester and Stratford upon 

Avon. Various churches, charity groups and 

neighbouring villages have all pulled together 

to source, house and transport the donations 

received, and the messages received from 

Ukraine have 

overwhelmed 

many. 

Corporate and 

national charity 

donations tend to 

get delivered to 

the bigger centres, 

and our smaller 

contributions of 

medical supplies 

and sleeping 

bags are easier to 

transport to the 

more remote villages and to groups under fire at 

the frontline. 

We could not run this outreach without the 

support of the Gold Hill Baptist Church Hub, 

St Joseph’s Church, the Chalfont St Peter 

Community Centre, Charles Wilson Container 

Hire, Misbourne Matins Rotary, the ladies of the 

WI and EACH and EVERY PERSON who has 

donated generously over and over again - our 

heartfelt thanks to them. 

The Blue Container is now situated in Mill 

Meadow in Chalfont St Peter, postcode SL9 9QX, 

alongside the little road that leads to CSP’s tennis 

club. Donations can be brought on Monday and 

Wednesday mornings, between 10 and 12. 

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Mallard duck 

adopts! 

A female mallard duck has “adopted” a 

clutch of tufted ducklings and is helping their 

tufted duck mother raise them at Arundel 

Wetland Centre. 

The two wild ducks hatched clutches of eggs 

on the same day, on the same pond. Sadly the 

mallard ducklings were lost to predators, as can 

happen in the wild. The mallard female started 

following the tufted duck mum and her brood, 

getting closer and now is often in the middle 

of the tumble of ducklings, shepherding them 

around on the water. 

Arundel Wetland Centre’s Head Keeper Sam 

McKinlay said, “The female tufted duck permits 

the mallard to help look after the ducklings, 

sometimes while she has a nap on the bank! 

The tufted ducklings are learning to dive now 

Winners of Proud 

of Bucks Award 

On Friday 9 June 2023, Chalfont St Giles 

Village Show Committee were awarded a 

Proud Of Bucks Award for best Community 

Group Contribution in the Denham, Gerrards 

Cross and Chalfonts Community Board area. 

The award was given to the committee who 

run the Village Show and Street Party events, 

the latest event being the Coronation Street 

Party which attracted Princesses Eugenie and 

Beatrice as well as thousands of residents from 

the village. 

and will disappear before popping back to 

the surface of the water like corks – they are a 

handful - it’s a lot for the mallard to keep her 

eye on!” 

Male and female mallard and tufted duck pairs 

do not raise their ducklings together so these 

co-parenting twosome are a rare sight! 

There are many other wild families to see at 

Arundel Wetland Centre his June. This week 

a family of gadwall ducklings have hatched on 

the pond near the Willow Sphere and mute 

swan cygnets are on the water with both 

parents at the Ramsar hide. 

For more information about Arundel Wetland 

Centre search WWT Arundel. 

The Professional delivery of the Street Party 

and Village Show inspires many individuals to 

become more involved in their local community 

by volunteering to join the committees or to 

join the smaller groups that benefit from the 

monies distributed. 

The events are professional in their delivery 

even though they are run by volunteers. The 

funds raised at these events are distributed to 

village groups and charities. 

Over the years there has been over £100,000 

distributed to over 50 different organisations 

and good causes within the village and 

surrounding area. 

Throughout the year the team work tirelessly to 

bring together a professional show which belies 

the size of the village itself. 

Chalfont St Giles Parish Councillor Grant 

Kirkby who is treasurer for the Village Show 

Committee accepted the award on behalf of 

the group at the community event in Gerrards 

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EYE NEWS 

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Chalfont St Peter 

volunteers saluted! 

When King Charles III was crowned in May 

he promoted the concept of The Big Help 

Out to acknowledge the time and effort that 

volunteers invest in their communities. 

That coronation weekend, promotional events 

were held across the country to give people a 

chance to try something new, and to find out 

about the volunteering opportunities available in 

their own communities. 

© Paul Upward Photography 

community library, scout and guide groups, an 

active youth centre and open-air museum, all 

run by volunteers. Volunteers run our annual 

Remembrance Day Parade, our hugely successful 

Feast Day and Fun Night, and hours and hours of 

work go into making these events run smoothly 

and safely. Volunteers also keep our river clean, 

ring our church bells, and hang flags along our 

Market Place. They tend to the communal green 

spaces we have in the village, keeping our trees 

watered and beds planted up; our communities 

are enriched by the efforts of thousands of 

volunteers across the country, and National 

Volunteers Day was a perfect opportunity to 

shine a light on their efforts”. 

© Paul Upward Photography 

Chalfont St Peter Parish Council decided to host 

their event on Wednesday the 7th of June, to 

coincide with National Volunteers Day, to show 

their appreciation for residents who volunteer. 

Volunteers representing many of the community 

groups in the area were invited to a ‘drinks and 

nibbles’ event, where parish councillor Karen 

Dickson thanked them for their service to Chalfont 

St Peter: 

“Volunteers are the life blood of the communities 

they serve. Chalfont St Peter residents have a 


New playground opens in St Giles 

On Saturday 10th June, Chairman of 

Chalfont St Giles Parish Council, Gordon 

Patrick BEM, opened the long awaited 

new playground at Pheasant Hill in 

Chalfont St Giles. 


Councillor Jane 

Chamberlain who led 

the project on behalf 

of the Parish Council 

said ‘We decided a 

couple of years ago 

that the playground 

needed a facelift 

and so began the 

process of asking our 

residents what types of 

equipment they would 

like to have and what 

playground style of was needed. Most people 

who responded to our surveys wanted a 

playground that was in keeping with the beautiful 

surrounding countryside and reflected the natural 

feel of the environment. More importantly was the 

need to make the new playground accessible to 

young children of all abilities, so we have included 

more sensory features and inclusive equipment.’ 

The Parish Council are very grateful to 

Buckinghamshire Council’s Local Community 

Board and Align working in partnership with 

HS2 for their funding, which together with funds 

from the Parish Council enabled us to install this 

amazing playground. 

After the opening, a celebratory duck race was 

held along the River Misbourne. 

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New fifth court 

officially opened! 

Chalfont St Peter Tennis Club (CSPTC) 

announced the official opening of their 

No 5 Court in the presence of guests from 

the LTA and Local Parish Council. 

This fifth court is brand new and it will double as 

a Junior Tennis and Pickleball Court. Pickleball 

is said to be the fastest growing sport in the US 

and is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. 

CSPTC are unique in offering this outdoor facility 

alongside their current four floodlit tennis courts. 

The Junior Court will greatly assist with training 

their growing number of young players, whilst 

also offering a very safe environment for the 

youngest players that are being introduced to 

the game. 

This new court has not only improved the tennis 

club, it has also landscaped the surrounding 

walking paths for the benefit of all local 

residents and dog walkers. The benefit to the 

community for this investment has been funded 

by the club’s members. 

CSPTC prides itself as being a fun and sociable 

club, welcoming everyone. The introduction of 

Pickleball allows them to attract a new set of 

members, alongside their tennis membership. 

If you fancy joining a friendly, inclusive 

club then please visit their website 

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not have played football before a taster of what 

it is like before they commit to joining a team for 

the season. It is also an opportunity for those girls 

who may belong to another club a chance to keep 

up with their training and fitness while their current 

club may be on a summer break. 

The sessions will be held in Amersham football 

club training ground from 9am to 10.15am from 

Saturday 8th July to Saturday 19th August. 

The training sessions will include some drills, 

improving skills and mini matches. One Saturday 

will also include a social after training to watch a 

live screening of the England Lionesses as they 

play in their first World Cup match. This will be 

held in the clubhouse at Amersham Town FC with 

bacon rolls and hot drinks too. We will then have 

an end of summer finale on Saturday 19th August 

with a fun Parents vs. Girls match, followed by a 

picnic in the park. 

If your daughter is interested in signing up, please 

email membership@kcafc.co.uk. The cost for the 

7 sessions is £20. This will be refunded if your 

daughter signs up to join KCAFC for next season. 

We are looking forward to a summer of football 

at KCAFC! 


LEGAL ADVICE 

Protection from 

domestic abuse 

What is domestic abuse? 

Domestic abuse is behaviour that consists 

of any of the following:- 

a) physical or sexual abuse; 

b) violent or threatening behaviour; 

c) controlling or coercive behaviour; 

d) economic abuse; and/or 

e) psychological, emotional or other abuse; 

between two people who are over the age of 16 and in a personal 

relationship. 

It can include harassment, stalking, female genital mutilation, 

forced marriage, ‘honour-based’ abuse and trafficking. 

If a child sees or hears domestic abuse happening to a family member, 

this is also domestic abuse. However, if they experience abuse directly, 

this is child abuse. 

What can you do to protect yourself, or a loved one, from domestic 

abuse? 

If you, or someone you know, may be experiencing domestic abuse, you 

should consider: 

• finding somewhere safe to stay; 

• discussing the situation with a trusted neighbour, friend or family 

member; 

• giving an extra set of keys to your home, copies of important 

documents, spare clothes and some money to that trusted person, in 

case you need to leave home quickly; 

• always having a mobile phone and some change on hand to make 

emergency calls; 

• reporting the domestic abuse to the police; 

• getting a Court Order to prevent the abuse, and/or protect you in your 

home; and 

• getting help from a domestic abuse charity. 

Always call the Police (999) if you or someone else may be in immediate 

danger. 

What legal options do you have? 

If you are suffering from domestic abuse, it is possible to apply to the 

Family Court for an injunction to help protect you. There are two types 

of injunctions that we can help you apply for: 

1. Non-Molestation Order – to prohibit your partner or spouse 

from using or threatening violence against you or your children, or 

intimidating, harassing or pestering you; 

2. Occupation Order – to set out who can live in the family home (or 

certain parts of it) and can also restrict someone from entering the area 

surrounding a home. 

There are certain rules as to who can apply for these types of orders, 

procedures to follow and the Court takes certain factors into account 

when deciding whether to award them. 

We can advise and help you decide which is the best 

course of action for you. 

Rayden Solicitors offer expert advice on domestic 

abuse and fixed fee consultations to discuss your 

situation. For a confidential conversation, please 

do not hesitate to contact us. 

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The Perseids 

Meteor Shower – 

an amazing 

spectacle 

Have you ever looked up at the night 

sky in the second week of August and 

caught a glimpse of a fast-moving streak 

of light? 

If so this is likely to be the Perseids meteor 

shower, which NASA experts say will be the 

best shower of the year, with people seeing 

about 60-70 meteors per hour. The best 

nights to see this will be over August 13th 

and 14th August, in the later evening, as the 

moon will be very favourable in that it will set 

before the meteor shower gets underway. 

It is best when looking for meteors to take 

in as much sky as possible, and find a dark 

area, with low levels of light pollution. A 

hilltop or open field in the countryside is 

good. And with the Perseid meteor shower it 

is best to look toward the North East. This is 

toward the constellation Perseus, from which 

the meteor gets its name. 

The shower is created by the Earth as it goes 

around the sun passing every year through 

the dust and debris of the Swift-Tuttle comet, 

the largest known object to repeatedly pass 

by Earth. It last passed by in 1992, and the 

next time will be in 2126. It is not forgotten 

however, because of the annual passing of 

Earth through the dust trail. 

As you sit back and look at the meteor 

shower you are actually seeing pieces of 

the comet debris heat up as they enter our 

atmosphere and burn up in vivid bright light 

streaks, as they travel at 37 miles (59 km) per 

second., equivalent to 133,000 miles per 

hour. 

In space the debris pieces are called 

‘meteoroids’, but when they reach our 

atmosphere they are known as meteors. In 

the unlikely event that they make their way 

down to our planet surface they are called 

‘meteorites’. It’s unlikely that any of the 

Perseid meteors will find their way to Earth 

as they are much too small, being about the 

size of a grain of sand. 

It is interesting that the name ‘meteor’ comes 

from the Greek, meaning all atmospheric 

phenomena, and studying this was called 

meteorology. It was only in the 19th century 

that meteorology became restricted to 

specifically the study of weather. 

So, put a date in your diary between 

13th and 14th August. Find a dark place with 

a good view of the sky after the moon has 

set and look to the North East. Take the 

family, they will be amazed by the spectacle, 

and all because our small fragile planet 

speeds around the sun every single year 

passing through the Swift Tuttle comet 

dust cloud! 

Doc Brown 


What’s On 

July 

Sat 8th July Top Gun Maverick | Sat 22nd July The Guard 

Beaconsfield Film Society 

Visit www.beaconsfieldfilmsociety.com for more details. 

Sun 9th July , 10am - 5pm 

Green Festival at Chiltern Open Air Museum in Chalfont St Giles 

Expert talks, spoon carving demos, yoga, Tai Chi, sound spa, 18ft 

tree puppet performance, green market, live folk music, ‘dig for 

victory’ allotment and more! £15 adults £9 children U4s free 

enquiries@coam.org.uk 

Tues 11th July , 10am - 2pm 

Ranger Ramble at Coombe Hill 

Look out for the signs of summer on this guided walk 

around the highest point in the Chilterns. Take in the far-reaching 

views over the Vale of Aylesbury, and learn how the National Trust 

look after this special place. Booking essential, £5 per person. 

www.visitbuckinghamshire.org/event/ranger-ramble-coombe-hill 

Sat 15th July, 10am - 2pm 

Chiltern Society event - Forest Bathing 

Calming Forest Bathing session at their beautiful Captain’s Wood 

site. Forest Bathing, also known in Japan as Shinrin-yoku, is an 

enjoyable and restorative nature-based wellbeing practice. 

£25 

www.chilternsociety.org.uk/events 

Sat 15th July, 2pm - 4pm 

Folklore & Use of Garden Plants at Amersham Museum 

Find out about stories and symbolism connected with plants in 

our garden from Roy Vickery, botanist and plant folklore expert 

at Amersham Museum. Free entry included 

www.amershammusuem.org 

Sun 16th July, 11am - 4pm 

Missenden Abbey Summer Fair 

Craft and gift stall, entertainment, food and drink stalls and 

live music from Soraya Ray and RAF spitfire flyover. 

Adults £4, Children £2, Under 2s free 

sales@missendenabbey.ltd.uk 

Thurs 27th July, 11am - 1pm 

Build a bug hotel 

Join artist Miyuki Kasahara at Milton’s 

Cottage in their garden to create a 

bespoke bug hotel to support their 

insect population. 

Free no booking required. 

www.miltonscottage.org 

AUGUST 

Bekonscot Model Village 

Throughout the summer 

holidays Bekonscot Model 

Village is open and Greg 

Chapman the magician is 

performing his magic every 

Tuesday, Wednesday and 

Thursday. 

Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd September 

there will be a traditional 

woodcraft demonstration. 

www.bekonscot.co.uk 

Sat 12th Aug Leave No Traces 

Sat 26th Aug Boiling Point 

Beaconsfield Film Society 

Visit www.beaconsfieldfilm 

society.com for more details. 

Sat 26th August - 2.30pm - 

4.45pm 

Amersham Museum 

This walk tells you about life – 

and death – in Amersham in 

Tudor times; food and drink, 

work and housing, fairs and 

markets, sickness and cures, 

clothing, and ghosts and r 

eligious beliefs. Costumed 

guides will tell you about the 

Lollard martyrs as you visit some 

of the places relevant to their 

story. Note the walk includes a 

steady climb through fields to 

the martyrs memorial. 

Sat 29th July - 7.30pm 

Continuum Choir 

The choir sing Heritage of British Choral at St Marys Church in Old 

Amersham. Book online www.continuumchoir.co.uk or tickets on door. Booking advisable - Free to £11 



History of Amersham 

Almshouses 

Set back from the road nestled between 

the hustle and bustle of the High St 

sit Miss Day’s Almshouses and Drake’s 

Almshouses. These beautiful historic 

buildings hold a wealth of history and 

philanthropy, dating back hundreds of 

years. 

In the 1650’s, with a bequest from Sir William 

Drake (son of Francis Drake, who was a godson 

of the famous Elizabethan sea captain Sir Francis 

Drake), six almshouses, known as ‘Drakes’, on the 

South side of the High Street were built and in 

1857, with an original bequest from Miss Harriet 

Day for nine cottages, ‘Miss Day’s Almshouses’, 

(in Hatch’s Yard on the North side of the High 

Street), were constructed. The funds were then 

augmented much later by a bequest from the 

Tyrwhitt Drake estate. 

residents. Each property now consists of a single 

bedroom, lounge, kitchen and shower room with 

wc on one floor. The charity are looking to further 

modernise them again in 2023. 

Each of Miss Day’s Almshouses originally 

consisted of a living room, two bedrooms, a 

kitchen, a WC, and a small backyard. In 1964 the 

back bedroom was converted into a bathroom. 

In 2013 a scheme was developed to convert the 

existing nine independent homes into seven, 

retaining the historic façade and other important 

architectural features. This work was completed in 

2017 and, in 2018, was awarded The Almshouse 

Association Patron’s Award by HRH The Prince of 

Wales. 

The houses now have greatly improved lounge 

and kitchen areas, and a downstairs toilet. The 

original crooked staircases have been replaced 

with straight ones leading to an enlarged 

bedroom and shower room. External walls 

have better insulation, utility services have been 

upgraded and more storage facilities provided. 

Drake’s Almshouses are Grade II* listed buildings. 

They were originally for ‘six poor ancient, 

well-reputed widows’ who were over 50 years 

of age and from the borough and parish of 

Amersham. One widow was appointed as 

Warden, the first being Anne Child. Each widow 

was to receive 2 shillings per week on a Saturday 

and once a year, for the first 3 years, a gown 

of London Brown (and then every 2 years at 

Christmas a new gown) along with 2 pairs of shoes, 

stockings and shifts at Easter and Christmas. 

The almshouses were modernised in 1964 

with the installation of bathrooms in place of coal 

cellars and in 1993 when the number of dwellings 

was reduced to 4 to improve the living spaces for 

There are beautiful communal areas at both 

almshouse sites and each resident can have their 

own individual flower bed to maintain if they wish. 

A communal passageway to the rear of Miss Day’s 

leads to a small outhouse (formerly the outside 

toilet!) for each resident. 

Gayle says “I am fortunate to have been resident 

at Day’s Almshouses since 2004 and blessed to 

have neighbours who are all good friends who 

care for each other.” 

Amersham United Charities, set up in 1975, is 

run by local volunteer trustees who work hard 

to uphold the wishes of the benefactors and 

are dedicated to their residents. Trustees are 

truly valuable for almshouse charities and if 

you are interested in hearing more about how 

to become a volunteer trustee, contact us at 

admin@almshouses.org or take a look at our 

website: almshouses.org. 



ISSUE 15 

THE YOUNG 

A notable Coronation 

Coronations have been part of British life since 

William the Conquerer invaded in 1066 and had 

himself crowned on New Year’s Day. 

Succession by primogeniture (sons of monarchs) 

continued until the Wars of the Roses when 

succession passed to the Tudors, then the 

Stuarts. In the seventeenth century the ‘divine 

right of kings’ was challenged’ and parliament 

became the dominant authority. Charles 1 was 

beheaded in 1649 followed by a period of 

Putitanism under Oliver Cromwell. At the 

Restoration, Charles II, was a popular choice 

with his restoration of sport, theatres and 

Christmas! When James II fled he was accused of 

‘misgovernment’ and succession passed to Mary 

and William of Orange, when rules about the 

sovereign being head of the Church of England 

and a protestant were confirmed. 

On the 7th February 1952 Queen Elizabeth 

II began her reign at the age of 25. Her 

Coronation was delayed to the following year, 

on the request of the Prime Minister (Winston 

Churchill) because he would have to fight for 

his position in Parliament. It turned out to be 

revolutionary, due to the decision to record the 

historical event on television. In the 1950’s not 

many people had a television; the demand for 

them rocketed as people were desperate to 

experience the occasion. The decision to film 

the Coronation in 1953 changed the course of 

social history. 

Charles has many challenges to overcome, he 

could easily be overshadowed by the long reign 

of his mother. He still has detractors because 

of his failed marriage with Lady Diana Spencer. 

However, the one thing that deserves praise is his 

love for the environment. When King Charles was 

Prince, he voiced his opinions about everything 

– either in a good or bad light. As Monarch, he 

is not permitted to speak against something 

unless it endangers people’s lives. Despite his 

royal duties, it is clear that Charles will continue 

to engage in and support others speaking out 

about the fate of the environment as shown on 

his Coronation emblem and the new coin design. 

Both these designs have flowers and botanical 

elements in the background. We can infer from 

these symbols that Charles feels the 

environment is the basis of all life. 

Another symbol that gives us more insight into 

Charles III’s reign is the Diamond Jubilee State 

Coach. This carriage was built for the Diamond 

Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II however it missed 

its ‘occasion’! The Diamond Jubilee State Coach 

has mementos that are significant to Britain. 

These memorabilia feature a piece of Florence 

Nightingale’s dress, a part of The Mary Rose and 

even a carving of Isaac Newton’s Apple Tree. 

The choice of this coach, used at King Charles 

III’s coronation shows how concerned he is 

about the environment. 

In conclusion, the Coronation was an event that 

was not only watched by millions but marks 

a turning point in our history. This ceremony 

is important for King Charles III as it serves to 

differentiate him from Queen Elizabeth and 

informs us of his priorities for his reign to come. 

Sophie Hazzard 

Sophie Hazzard is a keen writer at Amersham 

School. Her favourite things are reading, writing 

journalism and spending time with friends. She 

hopes to be a journalist one day and influence 

people through her writing. 

Disclaimer 

Please note: the opinions and findings expressed in this article are 

solely those of the author and should not be assumed to be those of 

Amersham and Chalfont Together or its affiliates. 

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JOURNALIST 

Plants or 

Paracetamol? 

Nature as Medicine 

in History and Now 

Nature gives and nature sustains. This is an 

ancient belief of humans, especially when it 

comes to health and medicine. 

It is common knowledge that clean food, air 

and water can benefit one’s health but modern 

medicine’s roots are also inextricably tangled with 

the use of natural medicines and nature-inspired 

rituals. Though some cultures such as the Hebrew 

culture have historically considered illnesses to be 

punishments from Gods, others including Chinese, 

Indian, Pacific Asian, American Indian and Tibetan 

cultures believe in the body’s power to heal itself 

with nature’s assistance. Whilst modern medicines 

are proved safe and effective through trials, these 

complementary and alternate medicines have 

intrigued many over the years as they utilise natural 

herbs and remedies to ‘naturally’ heal the body. 

An example of this attitude towards nature healing 

is the ‘father of medicine’ himself, the ancient 

Greek physician Hippocrates (460-370 BC) who 

prescribed garden stays to his patients to enable 

the best healing possible. A Sumerian clay slab 

from Ancient Mesopotamia, approximately 5000 

years old, is the oldest written evidence for the 

use of medicinal plants. It lists 250 plants including 

poppy and mandrake within 12 recipes for drug 

preparation. The power of plants had been utilised 

across the globe as well. India is the country of 

origin of the Ayurvedic medicine system which 

aims to cleanse the body and uses diet, herbal 

medicines, exercise, meditation, and other 

techniques to balance the body, mind and 

spirit. The spices we use today in a balanced diet 

(nutmeg, pepper and clove) are written in the 

ancient holy books, the Vedas, as having medicinal 

and health-boosting properties. 

This may seem fictitious at first but considering that 

many modern drugs and antibiotics are derived 

from natural compounds in plants and soils, we can 

credit our ancestors for their keen observation and 

knowledge of the natural world and its benefits. 

Native Americans were known to chew willow 

bark to lessen aches and pains and the chemical, 

salicin, was discovered in it. Therefore, aspirin was 

created in 1897, from which other painkillers such 

as paracetamol stem from. The ‘miracle drug’, 

Penicillin was the first antibiotic to be discovered in 

1928 by Alexander Fleming and since its discovery 

has saved countless lives and formed the basis for 

the development of many other antibiotics. And it 

all came from fungus! 

An increasing number of people are also eating a 

plant-based diet, incorporating immunity-boosting 

plants and spices, as a preventative and 

complementary form of medicine. Avoiding meat 

and animal products, processed foods, alcohol and 

sugar can increase health and longevity by reducing 

the risk for lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and 

cancer. It’s better to be safe than sorry! 

Furthermore, nature is medicine for the soul 

too. Being outdoors is proven to reduce feelings 

of stress or anger and relaxes your mind and 

body, enabling you to feel healthy physically 

and emotionally. Pranic Healing that uses energy 

treatment to harmonise the body’s energy 

processes is shown to help cure physical ailments 

through the principle that the body has the innate 

ability to heal itself. 

Sanchi is a student in Little Chalfont. 

The three things she loves most are 

nature, people and writing. Uniting 

these, she aims to create a brighter, 

greener world! 

Sanchi 

Disclaimer 

Please note: the opinions and findings expressed in this article are 

solely those of the author and should not be assumed to be those of 

Amersham and Chalfont Together or its affiliates. 



Top awards for 

Buckinghamshire 

Scouts 

Nearly 100 children and young people from 

Buckinghamshire Scouts were awarded the 

top award for their section at a recent event. 

The Squirrels (boys and girls aged 4 to 6), had to earn 

four challenge badges: All About Adventure, All About 

Me, All Around Us, and All Together. The Beavers 

(boys and girls aged 6 to 8) had to earn six challenge 

badges: My World, My Skills, My Outdoor, My 

Adventure, Teamwork and a Personal Challenge. The 

Cub Scouts (boys and girls aged 8 to 10) earned the 

same six challenge badges, but at a higher level, plus 

they also had to earn a Team Leader Challenge. The 

Scouts (boys and girls aged 10 to 14) had to earn nine 

challenge badges. The additional challenge badges 

included Creative, Expedition and Team Leader. 

Beaver Scout Olivia said, “What I like best is camping, 

having a water fight and making friends. It is fun, 

enjoyable and makes me feel happy.” Sonny’s 

mum Sarah said, “Scouts has helped him grow in 

confidence, he does activities outside of school, he 

connects with other children and the volunteers are 

excellent role models.” 

Adult volunteer Barbara said, “As a volunteer I can 

arrange for children to have different experiences that 

they would not get at school. Being involved has built 

my confidence and taken me out of my comfort zone.” 

James Williamson, lead volunteer for Buckinghamshire 

Scouts said, “We are continuing to grow as our 

brilliant volunteers provide such a wide range of 

activities for the children. We are looking for some 

people to step forward and take on different roles. 

These range from running a Squirrel Drey, working 

with teenagers, looking after the finances of a Group 

or looking after the Scout HQ.” He added, “Whatever 

time you can give, we will find you a role.” 

If you feel you can volunteer, please visit 

www.scouts.org.uk/join 


Quentin Blake art 

draws people to 

Arundel Wetland 

Centre 

A seasonal trail highlighting the best of the 

UK’s wetland nature will be running at WWT 

Arundel Wetland Centre from this summer 

as part of a partnership between renowned 

illustrator Sir Quentin Blake and the Wildfowl 

& Wetlands Trust. 

Throughout the year long partnership, “Drawn 

to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT” that began 

in May, Arundel Wetland Centre will run three 

seasonal trails with guides using little seen 

before illustrations of watery nature from 

Quentin Blake to help inspire visitors to view the 

wonder of wetland nature in a different way. 

Commenting on the partnership Quentin Blake 

said: “I am delighted to be sharing my pictures 

with WWT sites and their visitors through the 

Drawn to Water experience. This project 

appealed to me because I have a lifelong 

fascination of drawing wetland wildlife, 

especially birds. 

“I can’t quite explain why but it may be because 

like us, they are on two legs and have expressive 

gestures. The drawings you will see are from my 

own personal archive, and many have rarely been 

seen in public before. 

“Through Drawn to Water I hope that seeing 

my artwork in places where these creatures are 

thriving will allow new audiences to enjoy wetland 

wildlife as much as I do, perhaps prompting a few 

Laura Voyce with daughters Amelie and Romy explore 

Arundel Wetland Centre at QB launch 

people to pick up a pen, pencil or even a quill 

and do their own drawing. 

The Drawn to Water summer trail includes 

imaging life in a nest while sitting inside the 

Reedbed Willow Sphere – part artwork, part 

wildlife hide. Watching for kingfisher families, 

listening to birdsong and hunting for dragonfly 

larvae also feature in the summer trail. 

Elizabeth Pearce, 

Learning Manager 

at WWT Arundel 

Wetland Centre said: 

“People of all ages l 

ove Quentin Blake’s 

illustrations. These 

collectible trail cards 

share ways to connect 

with nature at Arundel 

through the seasons 

from summer 

Thomas family Quentin Blake Launch 

ducklings, autumn 

migrating martins or winter’s marsh harrier roost. 

There is always wildlife to experience and creative 

ways to connect with the natural world.” 

The trail will run alongside a range of art and 

illustration activities to inspire all ages and 

abilities, helping everyone experience nature 

in new, unexpected ways. Drop into Birds of a 

Feather Create together Mon-Fri for artful 

activities like Mud Painting, Making a viewfinder 

and Pine Cone animals. On weekends book a 

“Lets Draw Outdoors” workshop. 

Kingfisher SMH © Chris Penrice 

The Wetland Boat Safari and family Pond Dipping 

session run daily. Meet the Dalmatian Pelicans 

at daily talks with the Keepers and explore the 

beautiful Reedbed Willow Sphere and Coastal 

Creek Aviary. 

You can also get creative with a range of 

artistic challenges and competitions to be in with 

a chance to win some special Quentin Blake 

prizes. To find out more and book online search 

WWT Arundel or visit wwt.org.uk/ 

Arundel/quentin-blake 



Amersham & Chalfont Together 

Brain Matter 

AT THE BEACH CRISS-CROSS PUZZLE 

Fit all of the words into 

the puzzle, crossword-style, 

then discover what beach 

-related word can be formed 

by rearranging the letters in 

the yellow squares. 

3 letter words 

SEA 

TAN 


CAFE 

CRAB 

PIER 

SAND 


DUNES 

FLAGS 

POOLS 

ROCKS 

SPADE 

SPRAY 

TIDES 

TOWEL 

WAVES 


BIKINI 

CLIFFS 

SHELLS 

SURFER 


BATHING 

CURRENT 

FISHING 

PARASOL 


BEACHBALL 

DECK CHAIR 

SHRIMPING 

SUNSCREEN 

(answers on p30) 

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE 

There are eight differences between these two pictures. Can you spot them? 


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the Difference 


Living with 

Dementia 

eight differences between these two pictures. Can you spot them? 

Dementia devastates lives. Alzheimer’s 

Society research shows that 900,000 

people in the UK have a form of 

dementia. By 2025, 1 million people will 

be living with the condition in the UK, 

and many millions more carers, partners, 

families and friends are affected. 

ross Puzzle 

sword-style, then discover what beach-related word can 

the yellow squares. 

Lasting power of attorney… 

A person with dementia will eventually lose 

the ability (or mental capacity) to make some 

decisions for themselves. 

While the person has mental capacity to do 

so, they can choose someone who they want 

(known as an ‘attorney’) to make decisions 

on their behalf when the time comes. This 

should be someone they trust. 

The person with dementia can give this 

power using a document called a Lasting 

power of attorney (LPA). There are two 

types: 

TOWEL 

WAVES 

• an LPA for BATHING decisions about BEACHBALL health and 

welfare – this CURRENT covers the treatment DECK CHAIRand care 

they receive FISHING and where they SHRIMPING should live. 

6 letters 

BIKINI 

CLIFFS 

SHELLS 

SURFER 

7 letters 

PARASOL 

9 letters 

SUNSCREEN 

• an LPA for decisions about property and 

financial affairs – this covers their bank 

accounts, bills, tax, pensions and deciding 

what happens to their home. 

It’s a good idea for the person to make 

both types of LPA. Different attorneys can 

be appointed to make different kinds of 

decisions and there can be more than 

one attorney. This may be helpful if one 

is a partner of similar age or has health 

problems of their own. 

Making an LPA involves filling out forms 

that then must be registered with the Office 

of the Public Guardian (OPG) to be used. 

Alzheimer’s Society offers a service to help 

people create and register LPAs using the 

OPG’s online tool. To find out more, the 

person with dementia can call Alzheimer’s 

Society on 0333 150 3456. This service does 

not offer legal advice. 

Pranic healing can help sufferers of dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease 

call: 07786 735 711 or e: therese@communitytogether.co.uk 

swer: BUCKET 

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Named as one of Britain's best value set lunches by the Good Food Guide, our lunch menus are 

perfect for a get-together with friends, an afternoon treat with the family, or a business lunch. 

Our seasonal dishes including pan-fried sea bream, a 

Buckinghamshire pork chop, and if you’re after a sweet treat, a 

scrumptious Norfolk treacle tart with clotted cream ice-cream. 

What’s more, our lunch menu is only £30 for 2 courses or £35 

for 3 courses. 

We look forward to welcoming you. 

Book online or via the QR code. 

www.greyhoundbeaconsfield.co.uk | @greyhoundbeaconsfield 

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

33 Windsor End, Beaconsfield HP9 2JN 

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Amersham Together July August 2023

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