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Cricket: RGS through to national U15 competition

HIGH Wycombe's Royal Grammar School has qualified for the schools national U15 competition next season. The team beat Aylesbury last week by seven runs to qualify. Batting first, the RGS knocked up 151-5 thanks to a useful 44 from opener Stevens. That

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Bull and Butcher, Turville

IT was the pig's cheek that grabbed my attention. There we were enjoying a cup of coffee in the Bull and Butcher on a ramble through Turville when we noticed on the menu board: Braised pig's cheek with truffle mash and greens. Something's up. Time to

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Wanderers chief executive resigns suddenly after just eight months

THE departure of chief executive Simon Monkman was shrouded in mystery last night as he and Wanderers refused to say why he left his £60,000 a year job. Less than eight months ago Monkman was hailed as the man to take the club forward when chairman Ivor

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George Hodgson at The Golden Fleece in Hatters Lane

George Hodgson, a bitter drinker from Totteridge, loves The Golden Fleece in Hatters Lane, High Wycombe. He has been a local at the pub since he moved from London a year ago What first attracted you to the pub and why do you keep coming? It's the nearest

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My Darling Dad

By Donna, written aged 16, following the death of her father Everywhere I look, I see you there, In our garden or sat in your chair. I can feel you close, you're protecting me For the rest of my life which I am yet to see. Although you're not here, you're

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Arthritis - do we REALLY have to 'put up with it'?

Arthritis is the world's leading cause of disability. Osteopath Dr Barry Harker finds a solution. IN healthy joints bones can glide easily over each other due to a special ultra-smooth lining of almost frictionless cartilage. But this delicate lining

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Wycombe schoolgirls win Crimestoppers competition

TWO top Crimestoppers were presented with awards by members of the local constabulary. The two winners of the Crimestoppers school poster competition have been named as Charlotte Dorme, 11, from Cedar Park School in Hazlemere and 13-year-old Sophie Semmens

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Builder goes back to school to help children

A PENN-BASED housebuilder has gone back to the classroom to help out schoolchildren. Nicholas King Homes, based in Church Road, Penn, stepped in to help Butlers Court School, Beaconsfield, after they heard the school was in need of two new classrooms

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Let your stress float away

IMAGINE floating in the Dead sea. Now you can, and you do not have to travel thousands of miles to do so. You can go to Wokingham. Nirvana Spa has a pool where you simply float in the water which has 21 minerals and salts from the Dead Sea. The minerals

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No more shush kebab as owner hits out

THE angered owner of a troubled kebab van has hit back at district councillors and residents who are trying to revoke his licence and boot him out of town. Businessman Zafar Iqbal, who runs a fast food outlet in the High Street, in Princes Risborough,

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Driver blasts courts for crash sentence

A PETRIFIED driver has blasted the courts for the sentence handed out to a driver who crashed into their car while driving without insurance. Nick Parr, of Manor Road, Seer Green, was driving along Broad Lane in Wooburn Common when he was involved in

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Health chief honoured by college

TOP health official Roy Darby was one of several honoured with an honorary doctorate from Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College. The chief executive of the South Bucks NHS Trust was granted the prestigious award at a ceremony on September 11 in

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Conscience

By Pete Johnston, of Beaconsfield I am the whisper in the cold north wind, The one you tell yourself you did not hear. I am the voice that calls from deep within, The one that you pretend you do not fear. I am there in the beginning and will Be there

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Don't bomb Iraq, pleads Sara, 10

TEN-YEAR-OLD Sara-Aisha Kent hopes to convince Tony Blair to use words instead of war against Iraq when she visits 10 Downing Street today to present an anti-war petition. The passionate school girl will knock on the Prime Minister's front door with a

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Sunflowers reach for the sky

WITH the aid of "secret medicine" Betty Dimmock from Princes Risborough has cultivated a monstrous sunflower. Towering above her neighbours' garden fences, the 13ft 8in beast is the tallest sunflower the Star has seen this summer by some margin. Green-fingered

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Boss leaves soccer club

SIMON Monkman, the man who brought Wasps to Adams Park, has resigned as chief executive of Wycombe Wanderers after less than eight months at the club. The 36-year-old, who joined on February 6, resigned from the £60,000-a-year post on Tuesday and will

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Big Dave's anti-bully message hits home

STRONGMAN Dave Gauder pulled a double-decker bus across tarmac at Great Marlow School this week to put across his anti-bullying message. Big Dave, as he is known to his fans, was recruited by Chiltern Vale Police to stop by at the school on his tour of

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Celebrities galore flock to charity golf day

A GLITTERING array of celebrities including John Regis and Paul Dickenson were out in force for the Rotary Club's charity golf day. The Rotary Club of Amersham held their 16th Chiltern Charity Golf Classic last Thursday at Harewood Downs Golf Club. Around

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Boost for rural businesses

RURAL businesses are set to benefit from a Government-funded project aimed at improving their competitiveness and training their employees. The Vale Training Group, local training provider for the rural community, is managed by Kate Mason. It has successfully

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Builder goes back to school to help children

A PENN-BASED housebuilder has gone back to the classroom to help out schoolchildren. Nicholas King Homes, based in Church Road, Penn, stepped in to help Butlers Court School, Beaconsfield, after they heard the school was in need of two new classrooms

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James Corden stars in Fat Friends

FOR Jamie in Fat Friends, being overweight and rather rotund has made life a misery, but this is not the case for James Corden who plays him. James, from Hazlemere, doesn't worry about his weight like his on-screen character. He has never been on a diet

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Rowing triathlon places snapped up

MARLOW Rowing Club's Rowers' Revenge triathlon, to be held on Sunday, October 6, has had to close its entries early after an incredible interest resulted in the initial entry limit of 250 places being snapped up four weeks prior to the event. Race Director

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Walks

LISTINGS FROM FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER Wildlife Walk - West Wycombe Hilltop Top of West Wycombe Hill, High Wycombe Sun Sept 22, 2.15pm September 19, 2002 12:00

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Theatre

LISTINGS FROM FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER Aida Apollo Oxford Sun Sept 22, 7.30pm ----- Calamity Jane Apollo Oxford Until Sat Sept 21 ----- Cinderella Watersmeet Theatre European Ballet Sat Oct 5, 3pm & 8pm ----- Double Tongue Pegasus Theatre Fri Sept 27

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Talks

LISTINGS FROM FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER Around East Anglier in 80 Minutes' by Chris Ward Barn Hall, Amersham Community Centre Fri Sept 20, 8pm ----- 'The Chess Valley in Roman Times' by Dr Tim Yates The White Hill Centre White Hill, Chesham Fri Sept 20, 8pm

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Classical Music

LISTINGS FROM FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER High Wycombe Orpheus Male Choir in Concert With Basingstoke Ladies Choir Wycombe High School Sat Sept 28, 7.30pm (01628) 472305 ----- Jubilee Gala Concert St Clement Danes School Chorleywood Sat Sept 28, 7.30pm ----

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ODEON, GERRARDS CROSS

Cinema times for the week commencing September 20 24-Hr Booking and film information line 0870 50 50 007 More than movies: Birthday parties, private screenings, corporate lets and lots more call Mary on 01753 883 024 Signs (12A) FLS Fri-Thu: 1.40pm, 4pm

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Monkman's resignation: The official statement

WYCOMBE Wanderers released the following statement on Tuesday: THE Board of Directors announce today that they have, with regret, accepted the resignation of Chief Executive, Simon Monkman. Simon will be leaving the football club, for reasons which have

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Sport comment: Silence over Monkman's resignation is a disgrace

THE wall of silence surrounding the 'resignation' of chief executive Simon Monkman is nothing short of disgraceful and a snub to the loyal Wanderers fans. The club would have us all believe that the departure of Monkman was entirely amicable and that

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Ron Barnett's Column: Ever had that de ja vue feeling?

TUESDAY evening was very much a deja vu experience. For much of the 90 minutes I thought I was watching a video of Saturday's match. In both games Wanderers flattered to deceive. We played some attractive football in a couple of short, ten-minute spells

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Duck with ginger and spring onions

(serves 4) 4 tbspn Schwartz Chinese Ginger & Spring Onion Stir-fry Seasoning 2 tbspn dark soy sauce 5 tbspn dry sherry 2 tbspn sesame oil 2 tbspn clear honey 1 tspn white wine vinegar 4 x 125g (5oz) duck breasts 200ml (7 fl oz) water 1 bunch spring

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Wanderers chief executive resigns suddenly after just eight months

THE departure of chief executive Simon Monkman was shrouded in mystery last night as he and Wanderers refused to say why he left his £60,000 a year job. Less than eight months ago Monkman was hailed as the man to take the club forward when chairman Ivor

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My Darling Dad

By Donna, written when she was 16, following the death of her father Everywhere I look, I see you there, In our garden or sat in your chair. I can feel you close, you're protecting me For the rest of my life which I am yet to see. Although you're not

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Wooburn Festival

THE Wooburn Festival is open from September 25 to October 20 and tickets are available from the box office on 01628 524243 or via email on sales@wooburn.com Hassan - An Arabian Adventure: Wednesday, September 25 to Saturday, September 28, 8pm, Wycombe

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Mann on Friday - We're going to look after ourselves

IT'S no fun getting old these days. As Mrs Mann and I approach our dotage, we are alarmed to learn that home care is to be means-tested for the first time. Now I'm as fit as a fiddle, but I do worry about what's going to happen when I retire. My bodily

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Man faces jail after drugs charge

A BOOKER man may face prison after being convicted of intent to supply Class A drugs. Steven Johnson, 32, of Highwood Close, Booker, admitted charges of possessing 31 ecstasy tablets with intent to supply, and possession of 90.1 grammes of cannabis resin

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Campaign gains momentum as readers have their say

THE Free Press' campaign to stamp out gridlock mayhem on High Wycombe's main roads is gaining momentum as readers' ideas for change pour in. Motorists are again enduring traffic hell along many of the town's busiest roads after schools returned earlier

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Kids climbing roof may have asbestos threat

MISCHIEVOUS children who are climbing inside a garage through an unrepaired roof may be exposing themselves to cancer, after it was revealed asbestos fears are behind the delay to repair it. Shocked pensioner Bill Venn was left speechless after Wycombe

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Customer furious at rat-infested building

AN APPALLED Iceland customer wants exterminators to clear rats from vacant buildings next door to the store. The woman, who does not want to be named, says rats are infesting an empty block next door to the Desborough Road store. The block has been empty

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My friends are pressurising me over morning after pill

RECENTLY, I lost my virginity to a boy that I had liked for ages. I was very drunk when it happened and we didnt use any contraception. The next day me and my friend went to the chemist and I bought the morning after pill for £20. As it was a Sunday,

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Only women need apply for this footie post

A LADIES football team are desperately looking for a goalkeeper with only a week to go before their first match of the season. Holmer Green Ladies FC have been searching for a new keeper all summer, after their previous goalie decided to go to university

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Football-mad pupils get tips from the stars

FOOTBALL-mad youngsters have been coached by stars of the game after winning a top prize by raising cash for charity. The Robertswood Rangers from Robertswood Combined School in Denham Lane, Chalfont St Peter, were taught the finer points of the beautiful

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Wasps star tackles award ceremony

RUGBY forward with London Wasps, Peter Scrivener, will take top spot on Friday when he is the guest speaker at this year's Business Excellence Awards. The black-tie event at High Wycombe Town Hall, originally set up by Wycombe District Council and now

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Wasps star tackles award ceremony

RUGBY forward with London Wasps, Peter Scrivener, will take top spot on Friday when he is the guest speaker at this year's Business Excellence Awards. The black-tie event at High Wycombe Town Hall, originally set up by Wycombe District Council and now

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Two-year-old with broken leg sent home without cast in hospital blunder

A HOSPITAL blunder saw a two-year-old sent home twice with a broken leg and without a plaster cast. Mum Sophie Smith, 27, of Saxhorne Road, Lane End, was left fuming as she tried too force daughter Isabelle Grou to walk while her leg was broken. Isabelle's

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Darren Bennett star of Singin' in the Rain

DARREN Bennett has just got over a horrible cold it's probably all that jumping in and out of puddles. Still suffering slightly, Darren promises me that it hasn't affected his singing voice and he is ready for when Singin' in the Rain comes to the Wycombe

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Pupils know it's good to talk

A CLASS of 11-year-olds were treated to a lesson from British Telecom in how to communicate. The lucky pupils, from Wye Valley School, New Road, Bourne End, were visited by representatives from the company on Tuesday. The aim of the session was to show

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Were you in High Wycombe School's class of 1964/5

ONE reader unearthed and blew the dust from this old school photograph and amazingly he can still recall the names of several classmates. Former pupil Malcolm Kaye, told the Free Press the above picture dates back to the class of 1964/5 at High Wycombe

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Signs

WHEN The Sixth Sense stunned audiences around the world, it was obvious a new directing kid was on the block. M Night Shyamalan was a fresh visionary who made accessible but intelligent cinema with children at the heart of his universe. With Unbreakable

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Ryman League: Chesham lose to Hayes midweek

CHESHAM went 2-0 up and lost 3-2 for the second time in a week on Tuesday. After losing at Sutton on September 10, the Meadow Men looked in control against Hayes, leading 2-0 after 40 minutes. But it was deja vu when Chesham let slip the two-goal lead

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Artistic couple - Karl and Inez Schrader

WHEN Karl and Inez Schrader go out for the day, he travels light, she's encumbered with the tools of her trade. For Karl, it's a small digital camera. For Inez, it's an easel, canvas, oils and all the paraphernalia of the painter. For this Chalfont St

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Wasps confident there will be no more match day traffic chaos

WASPS insist they have done everything they can to prevent a repeat of the traffic chaos which forced scores of fans to miss the start of their historic first ever game at Adams Park a fortnight ago. Chief Executive Alistair McLean is confident there

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Ryman League: Marlow earn thousands in FA Cup run

MARLOW scooped a cash bonanza on Saturday when they knocked out Leyton 1-0 to reach the second qualifying round of the FA Cup. The Oak Tree Roaders earned £7,500 for winning through, and with another £1,000 coming from their previous round victory, is

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Rugby: Marlow lose to Berry Hill in South West One Division

AN all-out assault on the Berry Hill line just wasn't good enough for Marlow as they went down to a side who are unbeaten at home for the last 18 months. The Riverwoods Men lost 18-11 on Saturday despite camping out on the try-line in the closing stages

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Wasps boss demands some wins

WASPS director of rugby Warren Gatland wants his team to become known as winners rather than entertainers. The Men in Black face Saracens on Sunday and the match could be the first sell out at Adams Park. Wasps have already put their fans through the

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GIG LISTINGS

This week's listings: Friday, September 20 Dance Backroom Boogie 70s disco Bullingdon Arms, Cowley Road, Oxford DJ Nic Fingersin Time nightclub, High Wycombe Popular Chas 'n' Dave Rockney night The Trades & Social Club, High Wycombe Kiki Dee &

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Get deeper with Mercury winner Ms Dynamite

On tuesday 21 year old Ms Dynamite scooped the Panasonic Mercury Music prize for her album 'Little Deeper'. She was picked from an incredible shortlist of albums which included David Bowie, Beverley Knight and The Doves. Half the shortlist comprised of

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Shows and Events

LISTINGS FROM FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER Amanda Wakeley Autumn/Winter Show Cliveden, Marlow In aid of NCH Thur Sept 26, 10.30am 020 7704 7036 ----- Great Hampden Village Show Village Hall, opposite Cricket Pitch Great Hampden Sat Sept 21, 2pm ----- Holmer

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Sales including Jumbles

LISTINGS FROM FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER Jumble Sale Micklefield Community Centre Micklefield Road, High Wycombe Sat Sept 21, 2pm ----- Jumble Sale Royal British Legion Loudwater In aid of the women's section Sat Sept 21, 2pm ----- Jumble Sale Scout and Guide

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Exhibitions

LISTINGS FROM FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2002 Exhibition Marlow Art and Crafts Society Court Garden, Pound Lane Marlow Fri Sept 27 - Mon Sept 30, 10am - 5.30pm ----- Amersham Museum 49 High Street Amersham Wed, Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays, 2pm - 4pm ----- An

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Comedy

LISTINGS FROM FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER Comic Perspective Pegasus Theatre Fri Sept 20 & Sat Sept 21 ----- Coull Quartet Great Missenden Parish Church Wine bar open from 6.30pm Sat Sept 21, 7.30pm (01494) 727721 ----- Instant Wit The Stewart Hall Little

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UCI 8 CINEMAS MAIDENHEAD

Cinema times for the week commencing September 20 Advance booking: 08700 102030 Box Office Opens Fri/Mon-Thu: 1.45pm; Sat/Sun: 10.30am My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG) Sat/Sun: 11.10am, 1.40pm. Daily: 4.10pm, 6.40pm, 9pm Signs (12A) (Contains moderate violence