Monday 24 October 2016

Village News

with Margaret Morbey

Calendar Launch
The new village hall fund has had a boost of £1000 from the sale of 100 calendars of Chearsley Boys which were sold at this very crowded event in The Bell on Friday October 14. Calendars can still be bought from The Bell or by emailing chearsleyvillagehall@hotmail.co.uk. Calendars cost £10 each and all proceeds will go towards the new village hall fund. Sharon Sampson, the Calendar’s imaginative photographer, has a large number of out-takes in her photographic library. A4 copies of prints costing £10 each are available to buy. Please contact Sharon directly at Sampson@cloverdale.biz to see her collection and to buy a print.

Spot The Bot
The identity of the male diving into the swimming pool in this spin-off competition from the Calendar photos was revealed as John Howard. A bottle of champagne went to the winning entry.

Welcome to the Parish Council’s new Clerk, Helen Spurgeon, who can be contacted for Parish Council matters at 41 Giffard Way, Long Crendon HP18 9DN or by email at chearsleypc@chearsley.com

Proposed Development in Winchendon Road
A public planning site meeting took place on Saturday. Details of the proposed plans can be viewed via chearsley.blogspot.co.uk with the planning reference 16/03565/APP. Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust are proposing to remove the existing dwellings and residential development to create 5 x 2bedroom dwellings, 1 x 3 bedroom dwelling and 1 x 4 bedroom dwelling with revised access.

Chearsley Christmas Cards
Alicia Howard’s delightful Christmas cards of four different designs of local scenes, including the Christmas tree on Chearsley Green, a snowman at Chearsley Church, the three churches in our parish in a winter setting and new this year, choirboys singing in church. There are four cards of single design with envelopes in each pack which cost £3.50 and can be purchased from The Bell or from Alicia herself at Alicia@tangerinetiger.net

Mobile Library - This will next be in the village on October 31 from 10 until 10.25am.

Quiz in Chearsley village hall in aid of Florence Nightingale Hospice Fund
Celebrate the fireworks season by coming to Bright Sparks Quiz Night at the village hall on Friday November 11 at 7.15pm. All proceeds will go to the Florence Nightingale Hospice Fund. Bring your own food and drink to fuel your brainpower. Tables are for up to teams of 8 with tickets costing £6 each and can be obtained by ringing 01296 419975 or email emmacarroll@fnhospice.org.uk.

Aylesbury Beer Festival
Trying out new local beers might be to your taste and also help to raise funds for Florence Nightingale Hospice Fund at the Aylesbury Beer Festival this coming Friday October 28 from 6 to 11pm, or on Saturday October 29 from 11am to 11pm at Bucks County Council Sports & Social Club, Lower Road, Stoke Mandeville. There will be over 20 real ales, plus cider and perries, soft drinks, hot and cold food. On Saturday there will be live music and entertainment. Tickets cost £6 on the door or £5 in bought in advance by phoning Florence Nightingale Fundraising team on 01296 429975

Refuse Collections: Wednesday October 26 when the general waste bins and food bins will be collected

Church Services at St Nicholas:
  • Sunday October 30 United Benefice Service and baptism at 10am
Diary Dates:
  • Saturday October 29 Halloween Disco and Fancy Dress at The Bell 8 till late.
  • Monday October 31 Mobile Library 10 to 10.25am
  • Monday October 31 Children’s Halloween Party at The Bell 4.15 to 6pm. Tickets £5 for tea and games.
  • Tuesday November 1 Bingo at The Bell with Eyes Down at 8.45pm. Good cash prizes.
  • Sunday November 6 Monthly Quiz at The Bell at 8pm
  • Saturday November 12 Bette Davis On the Edge Charity Evening at The Bernard Hall, Cuddington. Ring Liz Davies on 01844 299150 for tickets
  • Saturday November 19 Cricket Club Dinner and Dance
  • Monday November 21 Parish Council Meeting at 7.30pm
  • Saturday November 26 “ Murder at The Manor” with The Thame Players at the village hall. Fund raising for the new village hall. Tickets £15 to include 2 course dinner. Email chearsleyvillagehall@hotmail.co.uk
  • Saturday December 3 11am to 1pm Elevensies in the village hall with Christmas food and crafts to buy