MONTHS have passed since I commented on the natural surroundings and activities in the valley. A number of interesting observations deserve comment. The weather, of course, has been most erratic. Some days temperatures rose to near record heights, while
SPLASH DAYS start at the Longridge Scout Boating Centre in Quarry Wood Road on Monday and continue until Friday. There is plenty to keep youngsters amused on land and water during the summer holidays but urgent funds, estimated at £1.5 million, are now
IT IS UNUSUAL for the Cookhams to have distraction burglaries. However during the weekend there was a distraction burglary at Butts Cottages in Sutton Road when an elderly householder opened his front door to two men. One said they had lost something
IF YOU are looking for a Weightwatchers class then look no further than the village hall on Grange Road. These popular sessions for those who want to lose a pound or two take place on a Tuesday at 5.30pm. If you would like to join a local class then call
A DRAMA WORKSHOP for eight to 13 year olds takes place in the village hall on Wednesday from 10am until 4.30pm. The theme of this event is to create a play in a day with a performance at 4pm. This is sure to be a great opportunity for any young person
ON THURSDAY PC Paul Jervis will be holding his next surgery in St Francis Church Hall, on Amersham Road. From 7pm to 9pm residents from Terriers, Totteridge and Micklefield can meet with him on a one-to-one basis. This is not a public meeting.
LOTS of exciting things are going on throughout this month at the Open Air Museum and it is not far for you and the children to travel. A local Victorian Living Social History will visit the museum this weekend to talk about the Victorian buildings and
IBSTONE SHOW tomorrow afternoon has many attractions for visitors with the produce tent, many side shows, wagon rides, children's fancy dress and a big fun bouncer. The barbecue, tea tent and licensed bar will be available at lunch time before the show
VILLAGERS will be saddened to hear that John Trigg, vicar at Stokenchurch and Ibstone for 23 years, passed away suddenly at his home in Wiltshire where he and his wife Bunty made their home after their retirement ten years ago. As well as his very busy
CLASSIC BIKE and Rock n Roll Day will take place at the Green Man pub on Sunday from midday. FOLLOWING ON from "Why Not Bulgaria?" John Cornwall will be giving a talk entitled "Definitely Bulgaria" in the village hall at 8pm on Thursday. THOMAS BALL
WE HAVE a new caf in the village as Blueprint Cuisine has opened up at 3 Fairview School Road, next to the Off Licence. The cafe is offering a wide range of drinks both hot and cold and a good variety of sandwiches and salads. It will be an ideal stopping
THERE WILL BE a Parents Briefing 2006 to cover all aspects for parents of children beginning primary school or moving onto junior school. This will be held at Naphill and Walter's Ash School on Wednesday, September 7 at 6.30pm.
JUST A REMINDER to try to get to the Art Exhibition in the village hall, tomorrow or Sunday between 11am and 5pm. All the work is by local artists, some professional and others recreational artists. You might wish to buy a picture, or just enjoy the
A REMINDER that the Home of Rest for Horses in Slad Lane, Lacey Green is worthwhile visiting with the children in the holidays. They love reading the horses' names on the stable doors, learning their ages, descriptions, measurements in hands and sometimes
HUGHENDEN MANOR is the venue for several interesting activities in the following weeks. There's a Top Secret Tour - on Thursday and again on Thursday, September 8 at 10.45am. You can go on an exclusive house tour revealing the history of Hughenden during
HOLIDAY CLUB at St Thomas starts on Monday and finishes on August 13, each session being from 10am till 12. 45pm with fun, games, crafts and much more. If you would like to reserve a place for your child or children call 01494 674858 or 673406. FIRE
PENSIONER'S VOICE members will be meeting at the West End Hall, by the Kings Church Centre, tomorrow at 1.30pm. There will be entertainment, a raffle and refreshments. It should be a happy afternoon. TRINITY UNITED Reformed Church announce in The Recorder
EVERY SATURDAY during August the Baptist Church on the common is opening its doors to provide cream teas from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. DO NOT FORGET to put your names on the list behind the bar at the Legion for the senior citizens trip to Southend on Tuesday
PAULA RICKETTS is training for a cycle ride in Cuba next February. No ordinary ride - she is joining the Cancer Research Cycle Cuba in memory of her husband Robert and with the support of her mother Liz Rose, who has suffered from this cruel disease.
CHURCHYARD fence painting starts at St Mary's Church tomorrow, meeting by the entrance gates at 10am. There will be more on Saturday, August 13 with the same times. This is organised by the Conservation Volunteers who would welcome more help. For more
GARDENING ASSOCIATION met on Monday and they are looking for member volunteers to get more involved. It need not be at committee level, although you would be most welcome, but particularly in assisting with the Sunday morning activity at Cedar Barn.
CRYERS HILL Methodist Church invite you to share in their Sunday services: 10.30am with Preacher David Sparks and 6pm with Preacher Rev Moira Peters. On Tuesday the singing group meet at 7.30pm and there is a prayer meeting every Sunday at 5.30pm. All
KRAFTY KIDS Summer Special will be held on Tuesday at the Baptist Church from 10.30am to 11.30am. There will be summer arts and crafts and messy fun for one to eight year olds. WEDNESDAY FUNDAYS will be held at Hughenden Manor on August 10, 17 and 24
THE COMMON is the centre for summer events this month. This weekend the Great Summer Fair will be there with free admission and fun for all the family, including loads of children's rides, dodgems and waltzers. Later in the month, on August 22 and 23,
YOU CAN buy your tickets now for the next Hambleden Concert on August 27 in the church starting at 7.30pm, given by Six 8. The programme is "a delightful infusion of a cappella vocal tracks, music from the 16th century to the modern day, punctuated by
SCHEDULES for Bourne End Horticultural Show on August Bank Monday, August 29 are available from the library. You can get more information from Chris Baker on 01628 525601. FOOTBALL and the 1st XI play another friendly against Windsor and Eton on Tuesday
IT IS SURPRISING how much change there is in Chesham after a couple of weeks away on holiday. For a start Amy's the cook shop in the High Street is closing down. Also work has started on converting Martins old shop in the Broadway to a book shop and the
"FAMOUS BUCKS HOUSES and Their Families" is the title of a talk being given by Brian Edwards on Tuesday to members of the WI who meet at The Pastures Free Methodist Church. Visitors are very welcome. Go along at 7.45pm for an evening of local interest
YOUNGSTERS seem to find the summer holidays as daunting too. They have the prospect of free days and often don't really know what they are going to do to fill the time. Parents can spend vast amounts on activities but I've found that keeping activities
LEARN BRIDGE is the invitation and classes start in September. Beginners, second year students and improvers will all be able to slot into an appropriate class. This challenging card game is widening its popularity. Ring Jean 01628 604662 for more information
THE MOBILE LIBRARY provides us with an excellent service. On Tuesday, and following alternate Tuesdays, it will be at the Sports Centre crche from 10.15am until 10.30am then at Shelburne Court, Acorns, Lansdowne Way and Buckmaster Road, arriving at Barry
RAGWORT PULLING is not a fun occupation but it's certainly good for the soul. There is something very satisfying about pulling up these poisonous plants, complete with root, and seeing them burn. Eaten they cause liver damage in grazing animals and this
THERE WILL NOT be a Missionary Coffee Morning at the United Reform Church tomorrow, but there will be a Traidcraft stall in the hall after Morning Worship on Tuesday, August 16. ON WEDNESDAY the Historical Society will travel to Ham House, the most unique
AQUA AEROBICS classes are held on a regular basis at Woodrow High House with a choice of times and days including an evening session. These classes are a great way to help burn off those extra calories and make you feel good and relaxed afterwards. They
CHESHAM celebrated their first trophy of the season on Tuesday before a league match has even been played. The Meadow Men's reserves beat Gravesend & Northfleet in the Capital League Cup Final which had been delayed from last season. Andre Scarlett
WANDERERS are close to agreeing a job share agreement with former England international John Salako. The Blues are confident of reaching a deal which will allow the 36-year-old left-sided player to combine his playing duties with his work as a pundit
BLUES boss John Gorman says everyone of his players is capable of playing at a higher level and has asked them to prove it over the next 46 matches, starting with tomorrow's league opener at home to Carlisle United. Gorman has assembled a squad which
THE man plotting Wycombe's promotion chase has warned they will have to fight for every point. John Gorman says the league is too close to call with every team capable of beating each other. The boss has drawn up his own list of favourites but says
RAMPANT lovers have helped High Wycombe's Asda supermarket come fourth best in condom sales out of 280 stores nationwide. The branch, in Holmers Farm Way, shifts around 700 packets of six every week, which is the equivalent of more than 250,000 single
THE son of a prominent chemist who spent his career working in Chalfont St Peter, has followed in his father's footsteps after being recognised as one of the top urology surgeons in the world. Professor Roger Kirby, 55, was awarded the St Peter's Medal
FINAL preparations are underway for this year's Bucks Free Press Wycombe Town Show The annual extravaganza, held on The Rye, gets underway on Saturday with thousands of people expected to visit over the weekend. Clive Brevington, show organiser, urged
NEW dad Dan Oliver had his laptop computer stolen from his car as he stood at the hospital bedside of his pregnant wife. The 30-year-old field engineer from West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, left the laptop in his Land Rover Freelander, parked in the
CROWDS of excited youngsters descended on fields across the county last week for the annual Lighthouse event. Around 1,500 children aged four to 12 attended each day of the event, which was organised by local churches in a bid to spread the Christian
A BOMB scare at the Octagon Centre in High Wycombe turned out to be nothing more than a small fire. Shoppers were evacuated from the centre at 11.40am on Friday, July 29, as rumours of a suspect package circulated. The real cause of the emergency was
