Amersham and Chalfonts Together March April 2024

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Event details see p14 

Hello & welcome! 

Hooray spring is here! I hope you are enjoying the 

beautiful spring flowers that are emerging from the 

winter soil and you’re taking time to enjoy the sun 

when it shines, the birds singing and how amazing 

mother nature is! 

Thank you to everyone who has visited Gerrards 

Cross Together - the GX magazine online. GX is 

another town where wonderful kind people live, 

bringing the community together! 

It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday 10th March so don’t 

forget to mark the occasion, Hearing Dogs for the 

Deaf are organising the Big British Dog Walk at 

Waddesdon Manor (p14) and check out the Young 

Journalist’s writing from p15 to p18 with news about 

Kew Gardens, exams and the environment. 

The Chiltern Rangers are collaborating with CSP 

Parish Council on a special community project (p26) 

and to win a fabulous Family Ticket to Bekonscot 

go to p31. 

There’s lots more exciting news inside and if you 

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COMMUNITY NEWS 

Chiltern Open 

Air Museum is 

re-opening 

Local history museum and charity, 

Chiltern Open Air Museum is re-opening 

on Saturday 9th March. The 45-acre site, 

in Chalfont St Giles, is an outdoor museum 

with a collection of historic buildings 

spanning 2000 years of history offering 

a captivating journey through time. 

From ancient structures to more recent additions, 

each building tells a unique story, contributing to 

the museum’s rich tapestry of history. 

New for 2024, visitors can put on a pair of 3D 

glasses and delve into COAM’s captivating 

mini 3D exhibition, a series of images captured 

on-site by photographer Ethel Davies. From 

Easter, you can see a collection of willow 

sculptures highlighting the animals and nature 

found on site from the sheepdog working the 

flock of sheep, the heron looking for his lunch in 

the pond, the fox stalking the chickens, and the 

deer exploring the woodland. 

On Sunday 24th March you can come and 

listen to Heritage Stories; a collection of stories, 

told by local storytellers, about how they have 

come to be in Buckinghamshire and how their 

communities have become firmly established as 

part of our beautiful county. Weather permitting; 

the storytelling will happen around a campfire 

adding both atmosphere and warmth! 

Over the Easter holidays, you can take part in 

an Easter trail, there will be pony rides over the 

Easter weekend and the 2nd and 9th April are 

Terrific Tuesdays with family crafts and clay 

modelling. Visit www.coam.org.uk for full details. 

CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUM 

STEP BACK IN TIME 

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HEALTH NEWS 

Electrolysis is still the only permanent 

solution for removing unwanted hairs! 

In a global hair removal market 

worth over $1 billion USD, electrolysis 

continues to be unrivalled in its ability 

to permanently remove unwanted hair. 

In 1875 an ophthalmologist discovered that he 

could permanently remove ingrown eyelashes 

from his patients. Over 100 years later, 

electrolysis continues to be both a safe and 

reliable method of treatment. 

Electrolysis is a truly unique solution and can be 

performed on almost everyone! 

Electrolysis is 100% effective on all genders, all 

skin colours and skin types and on all hair colours 

including those troublesome white, red or grey 

hairs. Often times we are trapped in an endless cycle 

of reaching for our razor, waiting between waxing 

appointments or enduring the pinch of the tweezer, 

however methods which involve the forcible yanking 

or ripping of hairs from their follicles commonly lead 

to other skin issues such as hyperpigmentation, 

microscopic cuts in the skin or ingrown hairs. 

As shown by the image below, ultimately we are left 

with heavily distorted hair follicles, which respond 

with a better blood supply and enlarged follicle. 

This means the body produces thicker hairs than we 

started out with! 

- puberty 

- stress 

- pregnancy 

- menopause 

It is during these times, that excessive levels of 

androgens “switch on” stem cells in the skin - 

et voila, new unwanted hairs emerge! 

Unfortunately sufferers of a condition called Polycystic 

Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can attest to this. Of those 

affected by this condition, approximately 70% 

experience unwanted hair growth on the face and 

chest. 

In short, knowing that we are able to permanently 

remove these troublesome hairs altogether is a 

powerful feeling, especially given the emotional 

and mental stress accompanied with constantly 

maintainance. 

As with anything, electrolysis is a process. We target 

each individual hair that can be seen above the surface 

of the skin, one at a time. Active follicles can take 

anywhere between 3-12 months to grow new hairs. 

However, in partnership with your electrologist, you 

will achieve permanent results. 

Hormones may run the show, but we can fight back 

Hormones act as chemical messengers and we 

all experience major fluctuations in the levels of 

androgens (a group of sex hormones) during times 

such as: 

Upper lip - before (top) and 

after (bottom) treatment - 

© electrolysiswithgigi 


A R E Y O U S T R U G G L I N G 

W I T H U N W A N T E D H A I R ? 

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o f e a c h i n d i v i d u a l h a i r f o l l i c l e d e s t r o y i n g t h e 

r o o t a n d s u r r o u n d i n g h a i r g r o w t h c e l l s . T h i s 

i n h i b i t s t h e f o l l i c l e ’ s a b i l i t y t o g r o w a n o t h e r 

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Meet Amersham 

Tesco Community 

Champion 

Bj Tailor has been Amersham Tesco 

community champion for 2 years. 

2023 was a fantastic second year as a 

community champion by supporting and 

raising money for different charities. 

Throughout the year Amersham Tesco 

has supported over 150 charities and 

organisations. ‘Our stronger starts’ i.e Blue 

Token Scheme has helped 12 local projects/ 

charities to share £12,000 throughout the 

year. This scheme has been going on 

for many years and is very popular with 

customers getting the opportunity to vote 

for the selected projects. 

Amersham Mayor - Elizabeth Shephard supporting the Trussell Trust 

Foodbank 

This couldn’t be achieved without the help 

of our loyal customers and colleagues. 

Bj works closely with Trussell Trust Foodbank 

in Chesham and has visited several events 

including planting bulbs and putting up 

bird’s houses at Amersham Hospital or 

attending Lonely People’s Christmas meal 

held at Chesham Town Hall on Christmas 

Day with the mayor and other dignitaries. 

Christmas Day 2023 at elderly people’s lunch at Chesham Town Hall 

Bj managed to organise so many different 

events in the month leading up to Christmas. 

It was extremely fun and festive month with 

carol singers, Amersham music band, Children 

Music Academy, Great Missenden Light 

House and Santa even visited! 

He also commits his time and effort into 

running his second hand book shelf located on 

the shop floor to help him with extra funding. 

In 2023 he generated just below £6,000 which 

is being used to help our local community. 

Bj spreading awareness about the Stronger Start token campaign. 

In Tesco Amersham over £30,000 has been 

raised in 2023 which is a fantastic amount! 

Tesco’s Amersham would like to say a 

huge thank you to all their customers and 

colleagues who have been extremely 

supportive to their community champion. 

Please come into Tesco store in Amersham to 

speak with Bj if you have a charity you would 

like supported. 


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2023: A Great 

Year for 

Buckinghamshire 

Scouts 

We had our endurance events which involved 

a 10km hike for Cubs (boys and girls aged 

8 to 10), a 40km hike for Scouts (boys and 

girls aged 10 to 14), and a 60km hike for our 

Explorers (boys and girls aged 14 to 17). 

We had an orienteering event for Beavers (boys 

and girls aged 6 to 8), Cubs, Scouts and Explorer, 

with team and individual events. This was a great 

success with route-finding skills and observation 

being the key to finishing in excellent times. 

We’ve seen the opening of more Squirrel Dreys 

(boys and girls aged 4 and 5) and over 500 Beaver 

Scouts experienced a sleepover at Gulliver’s Land 

in Milton Keynes. 

We’ve had many Scout Troops and Explorer Units 

who went camping or had sleepovers. Some of 

these sleepovers were in Group HQs whereas 

others were in museums and on boats. Several of 

our Troops and Units had international trips, which 

included camps in Belgium, France and Holland. 

Volunteer Daniel said, “It’s been great to see the 

Scouts grow and develop since they’ve been in the 

Troop. I hadn’t been involved in Scouts when I was 

younger and had no experience of working with 

young people. I was able to share my interest in the 

outdoors and I’ve led events including night hikes, 

canoeing, making bird boxes and geocaching. 

If you want to know more about becoming a 

volunteer, or are interested in your son or daughter 

joining, please visit www.scouts.org.uk/join 

Great British Dog Walk 

at Waddesdon Manor, 

Sunday 28th April 

There will be waggy tails and wet noses in 

abundance at Waddesdon Manor near 

Aylesbury on 28th April, when hundreds 

of dog walkers gather to raise money for 

national charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf 

People. 

The walk, which is supported by Specsavers 

Audiologists, is the first of 13 similar events to be 

held in picturesque locations across the UK as 

part of one of the charity’s most important annual 

fundraisers, the Great British Dog Walk. 

By taking part in either the 3km or 5km sponsored 

dog walk, people will be helping to train more 

incredible hearing dogs to alert partners to lifesaving 

and important sounds and help them 

reconnect with life. 

The event will also feature fun additional activities, 

including a cake sale with homemade cakes 

provided by the charity’s incredible volunteers. 

A free dog bandana is included with every adult 

ticket. 

The Great British Dog Walk is run by Hearing Dogs 

for Deaf People, the national charity that trains 

dogs to alert deaf children and adults to important 

and life-saving sounds. 

Tickets are £12 in advance for adults and are 

available online at The Great British Dog Walk 

or £15 on the day. Children under 16 go free. 


ISSUE 19 

THE YOUNG JOURNALIST 

How to de-stress 

from exams 

Do you feel stuck in the same old daily 

regime? Perhaps an upcoming event is 

making you nervous. 

Whether your stress be minor or an 

inconvenience, it can still harm your physical 

or mental health. Stress can raise blood 

pressure, or risk a heart attack or stroke, 

Prolonged anxiety can disrupt your sleep 

patterns and lead to long term health 

problems. I recently sat the ‘dreaded’ GCSE 

examinations, so familiar with stress. Follow 

my research,to discover my favourite ways to 

cope with anxiety: 

1. Back to Nature - walk in the local 

countryside 

Buckinghamshire has many rustic footpaths to 

lose yourself in the shady woods and rolling 

hills that surround us. They’re not hard to 

find and are easy to access. It is proven that 

exercise releases endorphins, (the ‘happy’ 

hormones that boost your mood), so switch 

off your phone off and head for the great 

outdoors to reap the benefits! Why not go for 

a ramble in the picturesque Chiltern Hills this 

weekend? 

2. Anyone Fancy a Cupcake? 

Sometimes the pressures of everyday life like 

school and work add up overwhelm you. Find 

time to unwind and do something enjoyable 

to counteract this feeling! My favourite way 

to step away from the chaos is to bake. 

Many people find the process of baking 

therapeutic – gently folding together 

ingredients, smoothing the mixture into 

the cake tin, breathing in the smell of fresh 

baking. Better still, of course, you get 

scrumptious cake at the end of it! 

3. Read a Book 

There are many worlds to escape to through 

reading, Beneficial to your mental wellbeing 

helping a number of challenges. For example: 

concentration, enhancing your imagination 

and promoting relaxation. Pick up a book and 

get caught in the trance of reading. 

Which one will you try? 

By Araminta Thomlinson-Wells 

Araminta Thomlinson-Wells is a student at 

Amersham School and is a keen writer. 

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. 


ISSUE 19 

THE YOUNG 

Kew Gardens - 

The perfect Spring 

day out 

As Spring is near, why not spend a day at 

Kew Gardens in London. With three to four 

hour walks possible within the grounds – 

Kew Gardens will fill up your day with over 

60,000 beautiful flower displays, around 

50,000 living plants, a treetop walkway 

and even a Waterlily House. So what really 

stands out this Spring at Kew? 

The Arboretum 

I’ve been to Kew Gardens a few times before 

and the features that stood out to me the 

most were the 14,000 trees surrounding the 

glasshouses. The actual term is ‘The Arboretum’ 

which means “a place of trees” and with over 

2,000 species it certainly stands true to its 

name! Kew Gardens has trees that have been 

standing since the 1700s, along with some that 

Kew’s experts helped come to life and thrive 

due to the latest ‘cutting-edge technology’. 

Alpine House and Rock Garden - © RBG Kew 

It never loses its impact and looks beautiful 

every season but personally, I think it looks 

best in the Spring! 

What’s On 

If the ‘Arboretum’ isn’t enough for you - check 

out this event! In the Shirley Sherwood Gallery 

of Botanical Arts there is an exhibition called 

‘Mat Collishaw: Petrichor’. It is open from 10am 

to 2:30pm and lasts until the 7th April this year. 

Aerial view of Arboretum and Temperate House - © RBG Kew 

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JOURNALIST 

Bluebells in the Natural Area at Kew Gardens - Jeff Eden © RBG Kew 

In the exhibition, you can view artworks that 

display a ‘variety of pioneering techniques’ 

like using AI to recreate a 17th century still life 

yet with insects rather than flowers in Collishaw’s 

‘Alluvion’. If that’s still not persuading you to visit 

Kew, a ‘Rock Garden’ which has “wild-collected 

plants” that mimic the many mountain regions 

of the world is open to view. It is Kew Garden’s 

largest outdoor area for the science of plants 

and more than 70% of plants in the Rock 

Waterlily House at Kew Gardens - Sebastian Kettley © RBG Kew 

Garden are grown from wild-collected seeds. 

So, have I convinced you yet? With an Arboretum 

full of rare and ancient trees, an art expedition 

that The Guardian rated five stars and so much 

more just a short journey away - why not give this 

UNESCO World Heritage site a visit! 

For more details go to: www.kew.org 

Sophie Hazzard 

The Rock Garden - Ines Stuart-Davidson © RBG Kew 

Disclaimer 





ISSUE 19 

THE YOUNG JOURNALIST 

Think globally, 

Act locally 

There are 8 billion people on this planet. 

With so many people and what seems like 

an endless bombardment of bad news and 

problems around the world, we may not 

feel that it is possible for us to inspire and 

enact meaningful, positive change. 

However, with a vision of global equity, justice and 

peace, the actions of individuals and communities 

can create significant impacts. As the Dalai Lama 

said, ‘Just as ripples spread out when a single 

pebble is dropped into water, the actions of 

individuals can have far-reaching effects.’ Seemingly 

small decisions such as how to travel or what to eat 

can impact the lives of people, other beings and 

environmental health in the long-term. This can 

be amplified by raising awareness and involving 

community members in causes such as environmental 

protection and charities. Examples of people 

thinking globally and acting locally can be seen 

around the world and serve as an inspiration to 

everyone wanting to create a better world for the 

present and future generations. 

To begin with, caring for your own individual health 

and wellbeing can be seen as one of the first steps 

to cultivating passion and energy for altruistic 

pursuits. A healthy, balanced diet of seasonal, local 

foods would not only improve individual health but 

would also reduce food miles. This would, in turn, 

reduce global greenhouse gas emissions which 

exacerbate global warming and climate change. 

Shifting to a more healthy, plant-based diet may 

also has positive impacts on many scales as it 

reduces global greenhouse gas emissions by 

livestock farming and prevents individual risk 

of non-communicable diseases such as heart 

disease, cancer and stroke. Exercising regularly 

and spending time in nature can benefit both 

your mental and physical health as well as 

improving the quality of social interactions if 

done with other people, deepening a sense of 

community and care for each other. 

Examples of community action with a global vision 

for good include Findhorn Ecovillage in Scotland. 

This spiritual community has been awarded with 

the UN-Habitat Best Practices for their focus 

on sustainable, zero carbon architecture and 

infrastructure. The three core practices of ‘Inner 

listening’, ‘Co-creation with nature’ and ‘Work as 

love in action’ have led them to creating a place 

for people to connect to themselves, each other 

and nature in an ecovillage of zero carbon homes 

built from natural materials. Growing their own 

food is also a communal practice that is healthy 

and sustainable. 

At a smaller, more local scale, my school have an 

Eco-Society which has rejuvenated the school 

pond to allow biodiversity to thrive and fundraised 

money for improving the environment of 

the school. We have exciting projects such as the 

planting of a fruit orchard and vegetable garden 

coming up this Spring along with a stall at the 

Climate Action Day in Amersham. 

It’s the small things that add up to make an impact, 

so let’s begin with positivity and kindness towards 

ourselves, others and our community by keeping 

a hopeful global vision in mind when making small 

actions towards a better world. 

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 

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HEALTH NEWS 

Listen to your Gut: 

What is a healthy 

microbiome & how 

do we know if we 

have one? 

As we seek to improve our health and 

prolong healthy ageing, it’s important to 

reflect on our gut flora. The microbiome 

is made up of trillions of bacteria, fungi 

and viruses that usually live in balance in 

our gut and on our bodies. 

It is becoming clear that our western lifestyle 

and diet are having a profound effect on 

our gut balance and subsequently our 

immune response. If the balance of our 

gut microbiome is out of kilter, it can lead 

to symptoms of fatigue and depression. 

Over time, it can also increase your risk of 

cancer, diabetes and dementia. 

Good Vs bad bacteria 

There are bad bacteria like helicobacter 

pylori which can cause stomach ulcers and 

cancers and pro-inflammatory bacteria such 

as firmicutes (which don’t cause illness), 

but can lead to long-term problems if they 

colonise the gut to excess. 

Good bacteria like lactobacillus or 

bacteroidetes are linked to positive health 

benefits. They can boost your immune 

response and help reduce chronic 

inflammation. If we reduce inflammation, 

then we decrease our chances of developing 

long term health issues. 

Medications can also contribute to this 

imbalance. For example, antibiotics, antacids 

like omeprazole and anti-inflammatory pain 

killers like ibuprofen can all help to cause 

this imbalance. 

Knowing exactly what your microbiome 

contains allows experts to help you to 

address any issues and with a doctor’s 

help, deal with any concerning symptoms. 

What does testing involve? 

A stool test is performed over 3 days. The 

stool is analysed in a laboratory, looking for 

the different types of bacteria, parasites, 

evidence of fibre and candida overgrowth. 

This information allows nutritionists and 

doctors to recommend dietary tweaks to 

optimise your gut health and achieve 

bacterial rebalance. 

For more information or to book a Gut Health 

Discover call, contact the team on 0330 088 

2020 or visit our website www.yourthyme.com 

Why is it important is check your 

microbiome? 

If you have an excess of poor gut bacteria, 

they can cause gut symptoms like bloating, 

wind, indigestion, food allergies and 

intolerances. Outside of the gut, these 

bacteria can increase inflammation which can 

lead to cancers, diabetes, high cholesterol, 

cold and flu and arthritis. 

Dr Riccardo Di Cuffa, Founder & Chief 

Medical Officer, Thyme 

info@yourthyme.com 

0330 088 2020 



Dementia Café in 

Speen supported by 

volunteers, started by 

Ashridge Homecare 

Ashridge Homecare hosted a training 

session led by dementia expert and friend 

of Ashridge, Sally Blackden.We are an 

independent charity that is proud to be 

affiliated with national Mind. 

This empowering event centred around a group of 

devoted volunteers in Speen, the vibrant heart of 

a monthly Dementia Café—an initiative proudly 

pioneered by Ashridge Home Care. The pivotal 

role volunteers play in this initiative is so important, 

but the emphasis is the importance of communitydriven 

support for individuals grappling with 

dementia and their caregivers, paid or unpaid. 

The Dementia Café stands out as a unique resource 

that relies on the commitment of many volunteers. 

The café, which takes place every third Thursday of 

the month, serves as a vital hub offering emotional 

and practical assistance to those navigating the 

complex landscape of dementia. The success of 

this initiative hinges on the dedication of volunteers, 

and Ashridge Homecare are so grateful to them. 

The paramount importance of community 

involvement in dementia care cannot be 

overstated. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the 

Dementia Café, creating a supportive space where 

individuals facing dementia can find understanding 

and a sense of belonging. 

The whole team at Ashridge Home Care express 

their heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers and to 

Sally. Join them every third Thursday to build 

communities that promote the well-being of 

individuals and families impacted by dementia. 

Our Dementia Café is held at Speen Chapel, Speen 

every third Thursday of the month. All welcome. 

Providing Outstanding 

Home Care 

Call for a friendly chat on 01494 917344 

or visit ashridgehomecare.co.uk 

Ashridge Home Care specialises in providing highly 

personalised one to one care that enables people to remain 

in the comfort of their own home. We are one of the few 

care companies to offer both around the clock live-in care, 

as well as daily visiting care. Whatever your situation, we 

believe everyone should be able to stay in their own home 

with just the right amount of help and companionship to 

remain safe and independent. 

You may only need help for a couple of hours a week 

with light housework and to keep on top of chores or 

you may require more specialist 24 hour support from a 

professionally trained live-in carer. Ashridge Home Care 

can arrange for qualified carers to help in any situation. 



CSP’s Kindness Club 

is overflowing 

The little Blue Container, which first sprang 

up alongside the community centre in March 

2022 to provide basic commodities for 

Ukrainian refugees seeking temporary 

refuge in the Chalfonts, seems to have 

become quite the draw as residents of 

nearby towns and villages learn of its existence. 

The Blue Container has become a drop off point for 

wheelchairs, mobility aids, splints, crutches and all sorts 

of medical supplies and equipment that families may 

be left with that they wish to keep out of landfill. 

Antiseptic creams, bandages, incontinence pads 

and basic triage supplies get sorted and packed with 

urgency and sent over to Ukraine almost fortnightly. 

Donations of warm blankets, sleeping bags, good 

quality shoes and winter clothing for children and 

adults are also gratefully received, some of which is 

used locally for families experiencing financial hardship. 

Left to right: Karen (founder of the Kindness Club), Chris and Anita regular 

contributors from Chalfont WI. 

contact list of residents who would like to help source 

needed items even more pro-actively, and are in the 

process of starting a monthly subscription donation 

of £5/month to join The Kindness Club as active 

ambassadors, to help us grow by sharing the stories of 

our success. Our little Blue Container has become such 

a positive beacon - a real feel-good project that is based 

solely on the generosity and kindness of people who 

are keen to see a softer, gentler way of reaching out to 

share the excess of what they have with others who are less 

fortunate”, said Kindness Club founder Karen Dickson. 

If you would like to hear more about The Kindness 

Club, Karen is currently doing talks in the local area. 

She can be contacted on 

“Over the last 22 months The Kindness Club has lived 

up to its name, and we are keen to expand and build 

on what we are currently doing. We are growing our kzdickson@thechalfonts.co.uk 


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Between Mums gets 

funding boost to 

support more mums 

returning to work 

Laura Arguello, founder of the site Between 

Mums, a platform created to support mums 

returning to work after a career break, 

recently secured a £1000 grant. 

This funding has not only empowered the 

business to enhance its social media presence 

but has also allowed the launch of Mum’s 

Academy—an online hub offering courses 

and resources covering essential topics like 

job search, confidence-building, and mindset 

development. Laura said, “I’m so pleased that 

the grant review team recognised the potential 

of Between Mums and has chosen to support 

me with this grant. As a small business, 

funding is always a challenge and this 

investment will allow me to reach more 

mums and to have a bigger impact in the 

short term. Being a mother myself, I I 

understand the complexities of returning to 

work after a career break, especially in a job 

you love and receiving the compensation 

you deserve.” Laura continually updates 

her Academy at www.betweenmums.com, 

introducing new courses to respond to 

mothers’ diverse needs and interests. 

This grant scheme is a part of the New Founder 

Programme, a initiative designed to help UK 

entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds start 

and grow their businesses. Delivered by Hatch, 

funded by Pizza Hut/Yum! Foundation and with 

grants administered by Groundwork UK, the 

programme has successfully created a dynamic 

network of partners, funders, and investors who 

share its visionary goals. 


Join us in 

transforming lives! 

Be a Volunteer Befriender with Connection 

Support in Buckinghamshire. Are you ready to 

make a real difference in your community? 

Become a beacon of hope and companionship 

for those in need with Connection Support! 

We’re on a mission to combat isolation and 

uplift lives, and we need you to make it 

happen. 

From my volunteering work I’ve gained the 

friendship, trust and gratitude of clients. The 

“warm fuzzy feeling” from knowing you’ve 

helped someone, that what you have done 

has made their lives a tiny bit better than if 

you hadn’t been there. – Brian, Volunteer 

The range of support you can offer is diverse and 

tailored to the unique needs of each individual. 

Whether it’s accompanying someone to 

appointments, teaching digital skills, or simply 

providing companionship, your presence and 

assistance can have a profound impact. 

The essence of volunteering as a befriender lies 

in the emotional tapestry you’ll help create – the 

laughter shared over a cup of coffee, the stories 

exchanged during local events, and the bonds 

formed over moments of vulnerability and 

strength. 

Volunteering in this capacity allows you to 

create meaningful connections with members 

of your community while offering vital support. 

At Connection Support we make volunteering 

flexible to accommodate personal schedules and Visit https://www.connectionsupport.org.uk/ 

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Community project 

- between Chiltern 

Rangers and CSP 

Parish Council 

In a collaborative effort, Chalfont St Peters 

Parish Council and Chiltern Rangers are 

transforming a disused plot near Gravel Hill 

into a thriving nature reserve. This ambitious 

venture, funded by the Parish council and 

supported by the local community, has 

captured the curiosity of residents and 

passers-by. 

However, what lies beneath holds the promise 

of a flourishing wildlife haven, featuring a 

meandering woodland walk and a floodplain 

set to become a vital habitat for various 

water-dependent species. 

Once an overgrazed horse paddock, the vision 

for this area is clear— a wildflower and wetland 

haven with light grazing from cattle. Potential 

collaboration with Freshwater Habitats holds 

promise for the reintroduction of specialised 

wetland plant species. 

At the heart of this accomplishment is the 

community’s collective effort. Chalfont 

Community College and volunteers have 

strategically thinned the woodland to encourage 

natural regeneration, repurposing materials into 

dead hedges to create valuable habitats for local 

wildlife. 

The journey towards rejuvenation has not been 

without challenges. These being the removal 

of glass, barbed wire and extensive flytipping. 

As we witness the gradual revival of this 

neglected space, the unified force between 

Chalfont St Peters Parish Council, Chiltern 

Rangers, and the community is creating not 

just a nature reserve but a testament to shared 

commitment and community partnership. 

Chiltern Rangers invite anyone interested to 

join them. Phase one of the restoration project 

continues until March 2024, with more to 

follow. 

Getting involved is simple - sign up on 

Chiltern Rangers Eventbrite or contact them 

at info@chilternrangers.co.uk. 


LEGAL ADVICE 

Prenuptial agreements – 

the importance of timing 

and being well prepared in 

advance of your wedding 

Spring is a season that symbolises starting 

afresh, or starting over. It often brings a 

flurry of activity as the wedding season 

goes into full force. 

I still recall the beautifully dressed woman 

that appeared in my office 8 years ago for a 

meeting late one afternoon. She handed over 

a pre-nuptial agreement. As I scanned the 

document I realised that it was dated the same 

date as our appointment. She then told me 

that she and her fiancé had married earlier that 

day, and she had come to see me to sign the 

document. Hence the beautiful cream silk dress! 

I had to deliver the bad news that I could not 

do anything for her that day and that she and 

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I needed to go through her and her new 

husband’s financial circumstances before I could 

advise her on whether the agreement was fair. 

Another important aspect was that the parties 

enter into the agreement with a clear head, and 

the day of the wedding was not it. 

In 2010 following a landmark ruling the court 

gave a clear ruling that an agreement properly 

entered into was of ‘magnetic importance’ and 

that spouses should be held to it, unless it could 

be demonstrated that it were unfair and did not 

meet the needs of the parties. 

Early legal advice is important so that the 

paperwork is done well in advance of the 

wedding, so that you can enjoy your big day. 

Rupinder Rai, 

Partner, Rayden Solicitors 

Beaconsfield 

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CHALLENGING SUDOKU 

Place a number from 1 to 9 into each empty 

square so every number appears once in each 

horizontal row, each vertical column and each 

box of nine squares. 

7 

9 7 4 

2 3 6 

1 

5 3 8 

9 7 2 

8 

1Cake 6 Making 5 

CAKE MAKING PUZZLE 

8 6 5 9 2 7 4 1 3 

1 

MAZE 

Maze 

Start at the top left corner and work your way 

through this maze to the bottom right corner. 

Start at the top left corner and work your way through t 

START 

FINISH 

Can you fit all of these cake-making words into the mixing bowl, then rearrange the letters in the 

yellow squares to form another word linked to baking? 

Can you fit all 4 of letters these cake-making words into 

the mixing bowl, 

1 2 3BOWL 

then rearrange the letters in the 

yellow squares 8 5 4 9 7 6 

EGGS 

to form another word linked to 

baking? 

MILK 

4 9 7 3 1 6 8 5 2 

OVEN 

4 letters 

BOWL 3 EGGS 4 25 MILK letters 5OVEN 

7 8 6 9 1 

5 letters FLOUR 

FLOUR SPOON SPOON SUGAR 

6 6letters 

5 9 4 3 1 2 8 7 

SUGAR 

BUTTER 

9 7 4 

7 7letters 

1 86 letters 2 6 2 93 5 3 4 6 

RAISINS BUTTER 

8 letters 

CURRANTS 5 3 SULTANAS 47 letters 7 8 2 1 6 9 

1 

9 letters RAISINS 

5 3 8 

BAKING 9 8TIN68 letters 1 4 3 7 2 5 

7 

CURRANTS 

The 

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word 

7 

is: __________________________ 

1SULTANAS 

6 9 5 38 

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Cake Making 

Little Chalfont Village Hall 

~ Every 2nd Saturday ~ 

8(except January & August) 

4 letters 

9am to 1pm 

BOWL 

7 2 

9 7 4 

2 3 6 

6 1 4 

5 

3 

3 

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1 6 

7 

9 5 38 

4 8 

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5 9 2 7 4 1 3 

3 8 5 4 9 7 6 

7 3 1 6 8 5 2 

2 5 7 8 6 9 1 

9 4 3 1 2 8 7 

8 2 6 9 5 3 4 

4 7 8 2 1 6 9 

CHALLENGING 

SUDOKU 

Little Chalfont Evening WI 

Little Chalfont, Village Hall, Cokes Lane HP8 4LJ 

The second Tuesday of each month 

7:30pm for a 7:45pm start 

We have tea, coffee and home-made cake. 

Do come and visit us, as your first visit is free! 

RED KITE CRAFT MARKET 

EGGS 

Tea, coffee and home-made MILK cakes 

from Little Chalfont OVEN Evening WI 

FREE ENTRY 5 letters 

/redkitecraft FLOUR 

e: redkitemarket@gmail.com 

SPOON 

SUGAR 

8 6 5 9 2 7 4 1 3 

1 2 3 8 5 4 9 7 6 

Can you fit all of these cake-making words into the mixing bowl, then rearrange the letters in the 

yellow squares to form another word linked to baking? 

6 letters 

BUTTER 

7 letters 

RAISINS 

8 letters 

CURRANTS 

SULTANAS 

9 letters 

BAKING TIN 

1 

Maze 

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS 

MAZE 

The word is: __________________________ 

Start at the top left corner and work your way through this maze to the bottom right corner. 

CAKE MAKING 

PUZZLE 

Answer: COOKING 

B U T T E R 

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3 4 2 5 7 8 6 9 1 

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Amersham & Chalfonts Together is part of Community K Together

Competition! 

Win a Family ticket for 2 

adults and 2 children to visit 

Bekonscot Model Village 

Answer this question: 

What is new in 2024 

a) New play area 

b) High Shrunkham Junction 

c) Nothing new for 2024 

d) Both a) and b) are new 

Competition closes on 31st March 

To enter go to 

www.amershamtogether.co.uk/competition 

Ticket 

worth 

£40.70! 

Good luck! 

Bekonscot Opens for the 2024 Season 

Bekonscot Model Village and Railway opened its gates for the 2024 season on Saturday 

10th February. It will remain open 7 days a week, 10.00am until 5.30pm until Sunday 3rd 

November. Enjoy this quintessentially English view of rural life in the 1930s. Set in 1.5 acres 

of immaculate gardens and including an extensive and historic gauge 1 model railway. 

New for 2024 

New Play Area - The children’s playground has had an upgrade with new accessible play equipment 

and additional seating. 

High Shrunkham Junction - Become the size of Bekonscot’s 

models and discover the interior of a 1930s railway station. 

A new immersive and interactive museum experience. 

Upcoming Events 

Easter weekend 29th March - 1st April – Professor Crump, 

childrens entertainer. 

Bank Holiday weekend 25th - 27th May – Birds of Prey demonstration 

Every Monday during term time – Toddler Takeover. Age appropriate 

toys, games and crafts. 

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of school holidays – 

Professor 

Make and Take Crafts 

Crump 


Book online 

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