Friday 13 January 2012

Village News

with Margaret Morbey

At the beginning of a new year, love, prayers and good wishes from Chearsley villagers go to Cyndy Whiffen and her family, and also to John Wynburne, our vicar.  Cyndy has been seriously ill in Stoke Mandeville hospital, since the beginning of December, and John soon  has to receive some  treatment in hospital.

Two Grandchildren in a week
Mary Norton, who lived in Chearsley for many years with her two children, Zoe and Miles became a Grandparent shortly before Christmas. Both babies were expected on the same date. However,  Zachary James was born to Miles and Danni on December 13th and Ruby Rose was born to Zoe and her husband, Stu on December 17th, thus enabling Mary to attend both births. She is now helping her daughter in London, while Great Aunt Caroline (Crimp) helps Danni with her son in Thame. Congratulations to you all. Thank you to Peter, Mary’s husband for the details.

Bingo at The Bell
Another year of  the monthly sessions of Bingo started on Tuesday January 3, with a good crowd of hopeful  winners. Andy and Paul, the regular, now highly skilled callers (only one ball was dropped on the floor this time ) did a good job. The raffle made £32 for the charity bottle. The next Bingo will be on Tuesday February 7, starting at about 8.30pm.  Birthday Congratulations on Friday 13th (unlucky for some) go to Paul – Bulls Eye and Bung Hole!

Chearsley Shop
Hopefully, now that the shop has been open with such long hours for a couple of months, everyone in the village has been in to shop and appreciate its good stock.  Just a reminder as to what Jayan and his wife have to offer in addition to the everyday essentials  – dry cleaning with pick up dates Tuesdays and Fridays, greetings cards, phone top ups, books of stamps. It is hoped to have a credit card machine operating very soon. Jayan is also willing to deliver  daily newspapers with free delivery for 3 months. All you have to do is ask.

Carol Singing Round the Village

Both Debra and Cystic Fibrosis have had donations of £250 each from the money raised from carol singing before Christmas. Well done to all the singers.

Recycling
The next collection of baskets for paper, cans and plastics will be on Tuesday January 24.

Community Impact Bucks Bulk Oil Buying Scheme

We are being invited to join a scheme whereby through bulk buying, oil can be bought more cheaply.  It works by contacting a local co-ordinator when you need oil, (there is a monthly ordering deadline and 2 weeks should be allowed for delivery). Once a month, the co-ordinator reports how much oil is needed for our area. The bulk oil purchase is then negotiated by the oil buyer, and the co-ordinator is then informed of the price per litre and delivery date.  The customer pays the supplier for the oil and there is a minimum order of 500 litres. In November, the member price was 55.5p per litre compared to an average quoted price of 62p and the highest being 71p. So, even with an annual membership fee of £20, savings can be made. Ann Hooton has applied to become our local co-ordinator and she would be pleased if you could contact her if you think you may be interested in joining. Her number is 208306.  For more details please ring 0845 3890389 or email communityoilbuying@communityimpactbucks.org.uk.

Moving Into Care
Aylesbury and Buckingham Alzheimer’s Society are holding a workshop for carers of people with dementia who may be considering long term care. This will be held at The Holiday Inn, Aston Clinton Road, Aylesbury on Wednesday February 22 from 10 until 3. The workshop will include decision making, adapting to change, and practical issues surrounding moving to a care home. Please contact the Society on 01296 331722 or email Aylesbury@alzheimers.org.uk  for more information and to book a place.

Grandparents’ Association

This local support group invites all grandparents and families to a meeting at The Holiday Inn, Aston Clinton Road, Aylesbury on Wednesday February 8 at 7pm. They meet monthly  to offer support and advice, to promote and create awareness of contact issues in general and concerning lost or denied contact and help for grandparents  raising grandchildren.

Road works in School Lane

We are warned that water main replacement work in School Lane may last for 6 weeks from January 16.