Rose Dale Organic Farm shop, Chearsley, HP18 0DH, will be open tomorrow 10am-12pm. We will have a range of steaks, burgers, roasts, mince, and exciting cuts like tomahawk steaks, picanha, and bavette stir fry available for purchase. We will also have some beautiful sustainable and locally grown flowers available from Pied beauty flowers. Come support local! https://www.rosedalesorganicfarm.com/why-organic-farming/
A Message from Beryl Wright
After 61 years living in Chearsley, I always know how special a village it was but even I didn’t
know just how special until
St David’s Day 1st March. Keith, my best friend and the love of my life died
peacefully at home free from pain and happy.
Jungle drums were sent around the village and soon I felt a blanket of warmth
was wrapped around me. On that evening Chearsley Church became alive with bells
music and candles it was amazing. I thank you all, I can’t tell you how much it
has helped me come to terms with my loss and be positive. The cards that have
been dropped through my door have been beautiful with such well chosen words.
All I can say in answer is that whatever Keith has invested in the village, he
has reaped tenfold from the village. He wouldn’t have wanted to live anywhere
else and I certainly wouldn’t ! From last October when Keith first became ill I
have been overwhelmed with kindness and thoughtfulness and nothing seemed to
much trouble, I didn’t need to ask, things just happened to help.
The climax came with Keith’s Thanksgiving Service. Once again a most
beautifully decorated St Nicholas church came alive with music, beautiful
readings and well chosen words followed by a happy gathering in our village
hall. Keith would have loved it all. The day culminated in the most glorious
peal of bells ringing out over the whole village. They were amazing and to add
icing on the cake the sun came out so we could stand outside to listen to them.
So many people helped so much to make the day so very special.
To all those wonderful people who have helped me in so many ways to make
everything flow happily along may I say a very big “THANK YOU “
Don't forget that tomorrow, this door will be open and you can climb the ancient steps, squeeze through the little door, and step out onto the roof of the tower to try and spot your house. Then climb back down, enjoy a slice of cake and learn all about the history of the church and our village.
Many in our community
attended Monday’s wonderful celebration of the life of Keith Wright.
For those wishing to make a donation in memory of Keith, Beryl and family requested that this be made to St Nicholas Church to support its many works.
If you would like to make a donation via an online transfer, the account details are as follows:
Account Name: St Nicholas Church
Sort Code: 60-21-21
Account No. 69030561
The bank details given on the Service Sheet were incorrect and apologies to any who may have tried unsuccessfully to make a donation.
As advised, Keith Turnbull’s funeral service will take place at
St Nicholas Church on Thursday this week (28th March) starting at 1pm.
For
those unable to attend but wishing to be part of the celebration, the service
will be live-streamed via an online platform. The joining instructions are as
follows:
https://www.uk-funeral-livestreaming.co.uk/keith-turnbull-funeral-live-stream
Backup Link (Alternate Server):
https://vimeo.com/event/4180558
The community of Chearsley was devastated to hear of the recent passing of Keith Turnbull. Although resident in the village for just a few years, Keith and Sara made a huge contribution to life in our village in so many wonderful ways.
Sara and her family have now finalised their plans for the celebration of Keith’s life. A funeral service will take place at St Nicholas Church, starting at 1pm on Thursday 28th March.
This will be followed by a reception with refreshments at the Village Hall from 2pm.
If it does not prove possible to seat all those attending within the church itself, an outdoor speaker will broadcast the service live for the benefit of those outside the church and some shelter and chairs will be located in the churchyard for those who are unable to be accommodated within the church itself.
In addition, for those unable to attend but wishing to be part of the celebration, the service will be livestreamed via online platform, Zoom. The joining instructions will be announced ahead of the day itself.
Sara and her family would like all those who knew Keith to participate in the celebration of his life.
However, unsurprisingly, they do ask that available seats in the church should go to Keith’s family members first and foremost and then his close friends, especially those who have travelled some distance to join the celebration.
The Funeral service
for Keith will be held at
St Nicholas Church,
Church Lane, Chearsley
at
11.00am on Monday 25
March
Refreshments will be served after at Chearsley Village Hall, Winchendon Rd,
Chearsley.
All welcome.
HELP WANTED
Mike Heybrook is leading a litter pick this Saturday, to help clear our village and verges.
Meet outside the Bell at 9.45.
Volunteers needed. Bring gloves and UV jacket, if you have one.
You never know, you may be rewarded with a hot drink and slice of cake after a couple of hours!
In previous years we have collected over 20 bags of rubbish and paraphernalia.
Who can find the strangest object?
Thanks in advance
Hello Chearsley
We would like to let you know about a number of initiatives that are of merit and currently forming part of the wider PC thinking and vision for the village of Chearsley over the coming years.
1. Horse Chestnut Intersection improvements.
This is live and has been for some time, although currently developing slowly as more Bucks Council commitment is awaited.
2. Increased car parking provisions.
This is now live and progressing towards a site meeting, costs, a village survey and meeting.
3. Introduction of a Village Maintenance Plan to protect and enhance lanes, verges, footpaths, grass cutting and walkways.
This is agreed in principle as a strong possibility with a proposal being written for discussion and further consultation within the PC.
4. Introduction of roadside Oak Bollards to protect from verges damage in key locations.
Work has already involved completion of a village mapping survey and details of a trial location will be agreed and announced shortly.
5. Chearsley Village Historical Society.
Very much up and running with many events and presentations already confirmed or being planned.
Hopefully this update provides further transparency and inclusivity as to the wider thinking of the PC in securing and protecting our village assets.
We also urge all parishioners to keep abreast of PC and other activities by regularly checking the new village website http://www.chearsleypc.org.uk.
Remember also that everyone is welcome to attend PC meetings, to ask questions or comment on what you hear. Meeting dates are here.
Thank You and Best Wishes
Chearsley Parish Councillors & Officers
Cuddington Sunshine Club
Open to Senior Citizens in Cuddington and surrounding villages. Activities include monthly Tea and Card Games in Cuddington Playing Fields Clubhouse, bi-monthly Matinee Cinema in the Bernard Hall, Coach outings, a Summer Garden Party and a Christmas party.
Next events: Monday 5th February, 2.00pm, Tea & Card Games; Monday 19th February, 2.00pm, Tea & Card Games. All welcome! For more information phone Angela Wenham 01844 291932 or email: apdwenham@gmail.com
Farm shop this SATURDAY 27th JANUARY 10am-12pm, Manor Farm Chearsley.
Please just come down the farm drive.
I have delicious beef and lamb in the freezer and this season’s freshly pressed apple juice. The meat is packed with vitamins and other healthy nutrients and extremely freshly frozen.
Until I find a new abattoir, I am unable to get fresh meat – see about this below - so there are no beef steaks but all cuts of lamb and plenty of diced beef and mince for nourishing stews and pies.
I’m off to make a spaghetti bolognese now!
On the farm…
A spell of blue skies and frosty weather made a welcome change to the endless grey and rain. December was a very wet month! The cold snap will have done some good - killing off pathogens and invasive pests from warmer climes. Some of our most lovely wildflowers like primroses, cowslips, bluebells and foxgloves flower better after a cold period which breaks their seed dormancy or promotes flowering. Perhaps we can look forward to a glorious flower-filled spring.
I was delighted to see lapwings both in the lower and upper fields on either side of the village and a good number of snipe along the river meadows. These wetland birds have become quite rare and it would be wonderful to see their numbers increase with our fertile soils enhanced by our livestock, chemical-free farming and wetland habitat creation.
Abattoir closure!
While it might be something most people don’t want to think about, a good local abattoir is essential to being able to sell good value and high quality, local meat directly.
In 1970, there were well over 1000 abattoirs across the country with one as local as Long Crendon but now there are only 150 in England. This means longer journeys to and from the abattoir which is not good for livestock and, of course, adds to costs for small scale producers.
I was using a good, small abattoir in Long Compton (already over an hour away) but it is due to close at the end of January due to ageing staff and difficulty finding new staff exacerbated by a lack of foreign workers; greatly rising energy costs and increased bureaucracy have meant it is unable to continue.
A well-priced, high quality food production system relies on competition and smaller scale producers having access to the market but all we are seeing is larger and larger supermarkets and food wholesalers controlling the market. They drive down farming standards and prices, pushing farmers to maximise production and minimise everything else with an inevitable impact on food quality and farm wildlife.
However, this new challenge makes it increasingly difficult for me to provide my meat to local people at an affordable price. The government must invest in essential infrastructure such as well-run abattoirs to ensure food quality and security and good animal welfare. Short supply chains, cutting out the middleman means better quality food and a better price for the consumer with money spent locally benefiting the local economy.
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