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The Town Mayor’s WelcomeFor those of you who don’t know me well, I’ll start bysharing a brief snapshot of my background and story.Whilst I call Britain home, my journey started way backwhen my country of birth, Belize, was still a Britishcolony on the shores of Western Caribbean, in CentralAmerica. Belize is where I learnt the values of selfreliance,self-pride, civic pride and the importance ofgiving back to the community. That is my foundation andthose are the steadfast values that have successfully takenme through the world; whether in my life as anentrepreneur, or when I lived and worked in Scandinavia,in Latin America, in London or here in Chesham.I moved from London to our town in 2017, andremarkably, less than six years later, I cannot express inwords just how honoured I am to have had this greatprivilege conferred on me. Whilst my election andappointment makes history in Chesham in several ways,it is more so a testament as to just how welcoming andinclusive the people of our town are – to which I saythank you! Thank you Chesham and thank you CheshamTown Council.When I moved to Chesham from Bayswater, I wasimmediately charmed and thought – what a difference anhour from London makes. I loved the cobbled high streetlined with independent shops, smiling chatty people atWaitrose, and most of all, I loved Saturday market daysfor my weekly supply of fruit and veg at ‘6 bowls a fiver’.Sadly, Covid 19 has hastened the decline of our highstreet, which brings me to the central theme of my visionfor Chesham, and what I plan to achieve as mayor.Looking back to Adam Smith, in Wealth of Nations, hedescribed how commerce of the English townscontributed to the improvement of the countryas a whole. Whilst as Mayor of Chesham I have no remitTown Guide ContentsPublished on behalf of Chesham Town Council byHawkes Design & Publishing Ltd. (est. 1990)2 Laceys Yard, High Street, Chesham, Bucks HP5 1BUwww.hawkesdesign.co.uk Enquiries: 01494 793000or email: phawkes@btconnect.com orgeorgina.fernandez@chesham.gov.ukwww.chesham.gov.ukH3over this country’s economy, Ibelieve I can play a small role inthe improvement of our localeconomy in our town.So, what is my vision andgoal for my year as mayor?Simply put, ‘DestinationChesham’. Whilst this idea isn’tunique, it has never had achampion, and with your help,CouncillorWilford Augustusmy goal as mayor is to help make ‘Destination Chesham’ areality! I will work with our councils, town partners, localorganisations, businesses and the community to helpthem coordinate the delivery of events that promote ourhigh street, our town, and our slice of the Englishcountryside, to both our residents and visitors fromsurroundings shires, London and overseas.Through our joint effort, ‘Destination Chesham’ willbring our town centre to life and increase footfall to ourhigh street, which in turn will help businesses thrive andincentivise others to open new high street shops.‘Destination Chesham’ will give both residents andvisitors great reasons to visit and shop in Chesham.Lastly, I would like to invite you to kindly support myMayoral Charities which are the Royal British Legion,Love Lowndes Park (which aims to fundraise £150,000for play equipment), and Caracol Youth CommunityDevelopment, a Chesham-based charity operating inBelize. Each charity is close to my heart with a uniquestory. Please learn more and support with your donationsby visiting my website: www.wilfordaugustus.ukIn close, please feel free to send me invitations bycontacting Chesham Town Council or by sending anemail to mayor@chesham.gov.uk.FEATURES: The Town Mayor’s Welcome...3, A Guide to Local Councils...5, Chesham Town Council...7,Chesham Town Councillors...9, Chesham Town Hall Room Hire...11, Community Events...13, Visit Chesham...15,COPAG...17, Chesham Museum....19, Walkers Welcome...21, Climate Change...23, Elgiva for Everyone...25, The Oasis27, Chesham Moor Gym & Swim...29, Health & Wellbeing...31, Yoga...35, Could you be a Chesham Shopkeeper?...39LISTINGS: Guide to Your Councils...5, Where to Eat & Drink...40, Where to Stay...41, Pre-Schools & Children’s Centres...43,Local Education...45, Sport & Fitness Venues & Clubs...46, Recreation Amenities...50, Clubs & Societies...51,Community Venues & Locations Map...58, Useful Information...61, Acknowledgements & Notes...93BUSINESS: Local Business Directory...66, List of Advertisers...93This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part by anymeans without the prior written consent of the publishers. Whilstevery effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the contents of theGuide at the time of publication, the publishers and promoters shallnot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions.© 2023/24. All rights reserved. Printed on recycled paper.
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