Village News

with Margaret Morbey

Village burglary
A garage in Dark Lane was broken into overnight on Wednesday November 27 and Thursday 28. The padlock was forced and power tools were stolen. Anyone with any information is asked to contact PCSO Denise Grayburn from Waddesdon Neighbourhood Policing team on the 24hour Police enquiry number 101.

Margaret Braley There will be a short service led by Canon John Wynburne at St Nicholas Church, Chearsley on Wednesday December 18 at 10.30pm for the interment of Margaret’s ashes. Everyone is welcome to attend. Margaret was one of the original residents to move in to Elm Brook Close with her husband, Harold, when it was built in 1967. Margaret was a former President of Chearsley W.I. and will be remembered for her needlework and crafting skills and for her love of children, teaching more than 1 generation of pre-school children at her nursery in Aylesbury.

Black Coffee

This first play written by Agatha Christie is being performed by The Official Agatha Christie Theatre Company in the New Year. It is good news to hear that Eric Carte (Chearsley’s most famous actor) is among the cast, with Robert Powell playing Hercule Poirot. The performance will be on tour throughout the country, starting with a 2 week period at Windsor from January 6. It will also be at Milton Keynes from April 28. The play is set on an English country estate which is thrown into chaos following the murder of eccentric investor Sir Claud Amory and the theft of his new earth shattering formula. On the arrival of Hercule Poirot with Captain Hastings at the scene, he immediately senses a potent brew of despair, treachery and deception amid the estate’s occupants. Agatha Christie described the play in her autobiography as “a conventional spy thriller”.

Free Christmas Day Lunches Churches Together in Buckingham are offering anyone who will be alone this Christmas Day the opportunity to enjoy a free Christmas lunch, entertainment, games and presents. One lunch will be at St Mary’s in Aylesbury Town centre, one at Buckingham and one at Steeple Claydon. Places are limited, so booking is essential. Please phone Eric Undritz on 01280 817560 or email wellstreetoffice@gmail.com.

Chearsley Christmas Cards Alicia Howard has created a Christmas Card of children tobogganing down the fields behind Chearsley Church. Packs of 4 cards costing £2.50 are on sale in the village shop, The Bell and from Alicia.

Diary Dates:
Friday December 13 6.30pm Lighting of the Christmas Tree on The Green Gather round the tree on The Green for a count-down to the lights being switched on and for carols, mince pies and mulled wine

Christmas services at St Nicholas Church
December 22 4.00pm Lessons and Carols
December 24 3.00pm Children’s Crib Service – everyone welcome, not just children and parents
December 24 11.30pm Midnight Communion
Christmas Day 10.00am Christmas Praise

Christmas and New Year at The Bell
December 24 Open 12.00pm to 3.00pm. 6.00pm till late.
Christmas Day Open 12.00pm until 2.00pm Closed in the evening
Boxing Day Open 12.00pm until 4.00pm Food available. Dodgy Christmas Jumper competition. Closed in the evening
New Year’s Eve Open 12pm to 3.00pm. 6.00pm till late. Nibbles on the bar. Food available as usual
New Year’s Day Open 12pm to 4.00pm. The Bell’s Big Brekkie and usual menu. Closed in the evening.

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