Thursday, 21 September 2023
Friday, 15 September 2023
Manor Farm pop up Sat 16th Sept
Pop up Shop Open This Weekend
Thursday, 7 September 2023
Wednesday, 6 September 2023
Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Chearsley Village Show - Sat Sept 2 @Village Hall
Thanks to those who have already entered the revived Chearsley Village Show.
It's going to be a great day!
We have
had several people get in touch to say they are away, so we are pleased to
announce the deadline for entering has been extended to
midday Friday September 1st.
The Show has run for many years but due to COVID and key members
of the committee deciding not to continue, the last one was held in
2019. But this year it is back!
Please support this traditional community event. Whether you are new to
the village or lived here for years, all are welcome.
Even if you do not want to enter yourself, please come along on the day.
If you would like to enter, you will need to refer to the programme which
provides all the details. A copy is here:
http://www.chearsley.com/Website_Docs/Village/ShowProgramme2023.pdf
Here are the links to the entry forms:
Adult’s Form: https://forms.gle/MHUuD58ww9AXVGHn6
Children’s Form: https://forms.gle/q3Hnas7C7gTqEQaz8
If you want to enter online, each entrant will need to complete a separate
form but it is very quick and easy.
You can of course still enter with the paper form delivered with your
programme if you wish.
Tuesday, 29 August 2023
Roadworks - Church Lane & Aylesbury Road
1. Church Lane - delays
The Parish Council is having kerbing installed in Church Lane between 11 and 14 September
The Lane will not be closed and the contractors will manage traffic with either traffic lights or stop/go boards. Please be prepared for short delays.
2. Aylesbury Road - road closed by the Old Vicarage to/from Cuddington
We have been advised by Thames Water of works in Aylesbury Road that will require a road closure to be put in place between 16 October and 24 November .
This is to enable replacement of the previously burst water mains in the area. They will be replacing the previously burst pipes with polyethylene pipes so they will be more durable and last longer.
Details of the works location and the traffic management plans showing the diversion routes are here.
Thursday, 17 August 2023
Gilly Travers
A celebration of the life of Gilly Travers will take place on Thursday 31st August to which all her friends and acquaintances are invited.
More details and a tribute to Gilly are available on this link.
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Chearsley Longhorn beef
Chearsley Longhorn beef
Friday, 11 August 2023
Monday, 31 July 2023
Gilly Travers
Many in our community were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gilly Travers.
Gilly died recently after a short illness. Details of her funeral arrangements will be available shortly.
Gilly was a wonderful, often outrageous character, who
brought sparkle and fun to all the company she kept.
Our heartfelt condolences go to her family – husband, Mark,
son Marcus and his partner, Anna, who are due to be married this Saturday,
We are indebted to Mark who, at this sad time, has been
able to share with us some of the many highlights of his beloved Gilly’s life.
“Gilly was born in Taplow, Buckinghamshire in March 1960 and lived her early years in Maidenhead and later Marlow.
Following her school years, she
read Classics at Royal Holloway College, where
she graduated.
Her working career began with a job in high fashion, working with the likes of Jasper Conran and Georgina Godley in Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge, then becoming a director of a company with diverse interests, including managing the UK’s first certified organic farm which she visited (in heels rather than wellies!).
I met Gilly in 1992 when she started a job at the BBC in Oxford, where I was chief engineer. Her early role was covering for the administrator while she was attached to BBC at Caversham Park in Berkshire.
We then married and our son Marcus soon arrived.
Gilly then got a job in a finance role for BBC Daytime TV, where her inventiveness enabled programmes such as ‘Doctors’ to be commissioned on a very limited budget. Her commute required a move of house and I found a lovely cottage (The Thatches), which became our home in Chearsley.
She then moved on to BBC Entertainment as an Executive Producer and Commissioning Editor. She began to commission programmes that included the likes of ‘Three Men in a Boat’, ‘Only Connect’, ‘Frost on Sketch Shows,’ ‘Come Fly with Me’, ‘Frank Skinner on George Formby’, ‘Schools Out’, ’The Vera Lynn Story’ and ‘Dave Allen - Gods Own Comedian’.
She also produced numerous longstanding programmes ,such as ‘Would I Lie to You’, ‘Mock the Week’, ‘University Challenge,’ Have I got News for You’,’ Master Chef’ and many more.
Sadly the BBC, in its wisdom felt people no longer needed to be entertained and made Gilly redundant.
In latter years, Gilly turned
her hand to writing and wrote a book on Roman cookery called ‘Italian and Roman
Feasts’, with many illustrations by Alicia Howard, followed by a novel, ‘The
Unforgettable Affair’.
Sadly, she recently became unwell and was admitted to Stoke Mandeville Hospital, where she died in my arms on Sunday 23rd of July.”
In 2009, Gilly joined with a number of her girlfriends (a.k.a. ‘Chearsley Calendar Girls’) to produce a now legendary calendar ‘Chearsley Uncovered’, to help raise charitable funds in memory of a dear friend, Jacqui Brown, who had recently passed away.
Thursday, 27 July 2023
Friday, 30 June 2023
Farm shop - this weekend - Saturday 1st July 10-12 at Manor Farm, Chearsley.
We have fresh beef in the fridge and plenty of lamb in the freezer.
Tuesday, 27 June 2023
Saturday, 24 June 2023
Friday, 23 June 2023
Manor Farm shop this w/e : 10-12 SATURDAY 24th June
Farm shop this weekend
Tuesday, 20 June 2023
Any Interest in a Series of Village CPR Classes ?
A few years back we ran a series of CPR classes of about 1 hour. These were well attended and received very well. While we now have 2 defibrillators in the village, CPR is very effective to keep the blood supply flowing to the brain in the vital minutes ahead of an ambulance arriving if you can’t easily access a defib in an emergency. The PC is looking at sponsoring another set of classes to be given by Kevin Dennington if there is sufficient interest on a weekday evening in the village hall. If you and/or a family member are interested please contact chearsleypc@chearsley.com or comment below so we can gauge demand and follow up.
Thursday, 8 June 2023
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Results of the online Village CCTV survey held in early 2023
Early this year the Parish Council held an online survey to
understand the feelings of villagers regarding CCTV.
The overall results were given in a PC meeting and minuted
but to make sure everyone is aware of the full results here they are.
In answer to the final question: “Overall – I am in favour of installing
new CCTV in Chearsley” there were 97 responses in total.
Strongly agree 46 47.42%
Somewhat agree
24 24.74%
Neutral 7 7.22%
Somewhat disagree 7 7.22%
Strongly disagree 12 12.37%
N/A No Opinion 1 1.02%
Therefore overall a majority of 72.16 % in favour and 19.59 % against.
Tuesday, 30 May 2023
Manor Farm shop open this weekend June 3 from 10am - midday
Thursday, 11 May 2023
Annual Village Meeting Monday 15th May 7pm
The annual Village Meeting is a great way to hear about what's going on in the village and a great opportunity to offer your thoughts and suggestions.
It's facilitated by the Parish Council, but is not a Parish Council event.
It's an open meeting where anyone can contribute. We already have some speakers arranged and if you would like to say a few words about your organisation or group, please let us know and we'll add you to the list (village-meeting@chearsley.com
The meeting is on:
Monday 15 May, 7.00pm , in the Village Hall
The agenda, including details of the current list of speakers, is here
Cuddington Cinema Monday May 22nd 1.30pm
Cuddington Matinee Cinema.On Monday 22nd May at 1.30pm (doors open 1.00pm) in the Bernard Hall, the 2020 British comedy-drama film, The Duke will be shown. The film directed by Roger Michell deals with the 1961 theft of the Portrait of the Duke of Wellington. The film stars Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren, Fionn Whitehead, Anna Maxwell Martin and Matthew Goode.
Entry £7 (£5 for Sunshine Club members) includes tea and cake at the interval.
Thursday, 4 May 2023
Tuesday, 18 April 2023
Saturday 22 April - Pop up Manor Farm shop with Chearsley farm produce !
Hello everyone,
Shoulder £19.50
Chops/Barnsley chops £25
Rack of lamb £32
Cutlets £32
Neck fillet £27.50
Neck chops £15
Diced lamb £25
Minced lamb £17
Liver £15
Chearsley apple juice - I have delicious apple juice - £4 each or £40 for 12 bottles. It is not certified organic because of expense certifying the pressing but it is pressed separately in a clean apple press at the beginning of the pressing day and all is grown organically at our farm.
Monday, 17 April 2023
The Big Help Out
Come and pull ivy off trees, sweep the tower steps, polish brass, collect mole hills or just natter with a piece of cake.
Tuesday, 11 April 2023
This Saturday
Do you feel empty? Are you wondering if there is more to life? If God exists? If so, this could be for you.
Saturday, 8 April 2023
Easter
What lovely weather for a Good Friday walk from Nether Winchendon to Chearsley to Long Crendon.
Monday, 3 April 2023
Saturday, 1 April 2023
Friday, 24 March 2023
Thursday, 23 March 2023
Chearsley Coronation Events May 5 - May 8 2023
Planning is well advanced for our village Coronation celebrations.
Details of the programme are given below, along with more information about the Concert.Look out for further information soon on arrangements to give a Coronation mug to all our junior residents.
Wednesday, 15 March 2023
Manor Farm News - local produce !
Hello all,
Shoulder £19.50
Chops/Barnsley chops £25
Rack of lamb £30
Cutlets £32
Neck fillet £25
Neck chops £13
Diced lamb £26
Minced lamb £17
Liver £15
Chearsley apple juice - I have delicious apple juice - £4 each or £40 for 12 bottles. It is not certified organic because of expense certifying the pressing but it is pressed separately in a clean apple press at the beginning of the pressing day and all is grown organically at our farm.
Monday, 13 March 2023
Friday, 10 March 2023
The State Of The Thame: A river in recovery
Come and listen to a presentation by Doug Kennedy and the River Thame Conservation Trust who will explain the state of the River and the extensive work underway to restore it. Join the Q&A session and discover how you can get involved and contribute to its recovery.
The event is being sponsored by Cuddington Parish Council and takes place on Wednesday 15th March at 7.30pm in the Bernard Hall.
To read more visit http://www.cuddingtonvillage.
Tuesday, 7 March 2023
Job Vacancy
Do you love greeting new people and co-ordinating others?
Would you like to do all this within our team of 3 welcoming churches?
If so, then we’re advertising for a new part time parish secretary to provide personal administrative support to the Vicar, as well as co-ordinating volunteers, services and activities across our 3 churches.
Church History Day
Saturday, 4 March 2023
Historical Society Meeting - This Thursday
Dear Chearsley Friends
John Howard
Thursday, 2 March 2023
‘Litter Pick’ 23
Sunday, 26 February 2023
Saturday, 25 February 2023
Friday, 24 February 2023
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Monday, 20 February 2023
Tuesday, 14 February 2023
Notes from Gigaclear village meeting Monday 13th Feb 2023 in Chearsley Village Hall
Presenter: Rezia Khan - rezia.khan@gigaclear.com
Here is a link to the presentation http://www.chearsley.com/Gigaclear/ChearsleyResidentsEvent130223.pdf
Notes below from KWT:
1.
The Gigaclear ultrafast broadband rollout is
a government backed initiative and independent of the Parish Council. Access to
the public highway permissions come directly from Bucks council or, where
private land access is required, directly from the relevant land owner.
2.
Gigaclear will put in access points on the
public highway or nearest telegraph pole (if available) for all properties in
the village to potentially have Ultrafast broadband. Actual connections to
properties will only be made if householders sign up to a contract which is
entirely optional.
3.
For Chearsley, most cabling will use existing
BT ducting and telegraph poles to install access points for houses. There will
be some limited trenching on verges which it was stated will be made good.
There will be some short stretches of road trenching. The work is expected to start
before June and take several months. Connections to homes purchasing the
service will then take place over the next month or so. Note Gigaclear have
consistently missed their communicated dates so far !
4.
The initial low prices are for the first 18
months and not guaranteed thereafter. Please check Gigaclear web sites for
pricing.
5.
Packages range from 200Mbs, 400Mbs, 600Mbs to 900
Mbs upload/download speeds.
6.
The existing BT line to houses will not be
removed.
7.
Gigaclear offer a phone VOIP service for
between £3 and £9 a month. They stated the existing number could be retained.
There is no line rental charge. This will need some form of UPS (power
backup ) in the event of a power cut otherwise there will be no landline
service. Currently a standard BT (non wireless phone) remains working as it is on
a powered line. However note that these are being phased out nationally over
the next several years as the government intends for the UK to go fully
VOIP.
8.
If a householder has a UPS a question was
asked about how resilient Gigagclear infrastructure would be in the case of a
power cut. No specific answer was given other than Gigaclear infrastructure has
some level of battery or for major data centres , generator, backup.
9.
A question was asked about reliability stats
– no specific answer was given.
10.
A question was asked about customer retention
rates – no specific answer was given.
11.
A question was asked about a recent incident
in a nearby business park which was cut off from Gigaclear broadband for 8 days
after a cable was sliced through. Gigaclear stated the issue here was that this
problem required digging up the highway which meant Gigaclear had to apply for
permits and for these to be granted by Bucks council before work could begin
and that caused the delay in this case.
12.
A question was asked about what backup there
is like the BT Halo system. [ Note: the latter requires a mobile phone signal.
Most mobile phones can act as a temporary wireless hotspot to provide
connectivity but only if there is a mobile signal.]
13.
For buildings where there are potential
access problems, Gigaclear stated they would provide a free survey upon householder request.
14. The customer support centre was stated as being UK based and open 8am-8pm weekdays and 10am-5pm weekends and bank holidays.
15.
A new Linksys router provided by Gigaclear
needs to be used. Existing hubs cannot be used.
16.
It was stated that existing mesh extensions might
work else further Linksys routers would be required, either purchased or rented
from gigaclear.
17. All Gigaclear roadworks will be logged with the public https://one.network/ website. This gives advance notice of all utility and council roadworks.
18. If you have further questions please use www.gigaclear.com or email rezia.khan@gigaclear.com directly. Please note the Parish Council is neutral on this topic and is merely trying to help facilitate the flow of information. The PC urges each householder to do their own due diligence as to whether to use this new service. Note there are mixed reviews on such websites as https://www.broadband.co.uk/broadband/providers/gigaclear/reviews/