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Since I was born I have had the pleasure of residing in the wonderful town of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. My ancestors have resided in Wycombe and the surrounding area for several
centuries.
During my lifetime there have been many changes take place in our town. At the present time the town is changing faster than ever before however I feel that not all the changes are for the
better.
I would like to share my experience of life in Wycombe with you through this blog. Hopefully this will raise awareness of the problems the residents face in their daily lives.
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Posted at 8:10pm Thursday 9th February 2012
The writing is on the wall for the traditional bookshop
Sadly it seems the traditional shops that made up the High Street of yesteryear are slowly disappearing.
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Posted at 8:03pm Tuesday 7th February 2012
What can you do on a cold day in Wycombe?
The weather may be cold outside but there is still plenty to do on a cold day in Wycombe
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Posted at 9:54pm Saturday 4th February 2012
The snow has arrived
The snow has arrived and its causing havoc already.
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Posted at 7:52pm Thursday 2nd February 2012
The lights are on but everyone’s at home
So how easy is it to switch off the street lights when nobody's about?
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Posted at 8:09pm Tuesday 31st January 2012
Its about to get colder
I fear the weather is about to take a turn for the worse.
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Posted at 10:00pm Saturday 28th January 2012
Saving Money: How to reduce electricity usage
By keeping a close eye on electricity usage your bills can be dramatically reduced.
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Posted at 7:22pm Thursday 26th January 2012
Some things should not be advertised
As far as I am concerted there are some things that should never be advertised.
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Posted at 7:19pm Tuesday 24th January 2012
£26k a year for doing nothing....
I was shocked to learn that some claimants are receiving more than £26,000 in state benefits.
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Posted at 10:11pm Saturday 21st January 2012
The buildings of Wycombe: The Rupert Gate
This week I am featuring the Rupert Gate and Lodge.
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Posted at 8:03pm Thursday 19th January 2012
Making money on the internet
Is it possible to make money on the internet?
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Posted at 7:29pm Tuesday 17th January 2012
Grow your own Icebergs
The weather may be cold but now is an ideal time to grow your own Icebergs.
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Posted at 9:08pm Saturday 14th January 2012
The buildings of Wycombe: 13 Queens Square
This week I am featuring a building from which a world wide cause was started.
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Posted at 7:39pm Thursday 12th January 2012
Policing with caution
Today being given a caution has become common place for a first offence.
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Posted at 7:50pm Tuesday 10th January 2012
HS2 gets the green light
Well, HS2 is going full steam ahead.
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Posted at 7:07pm Saturday 7th January 2012
The buildings of Wycombe – The 18th Century restaurant
This week I am featuring a prominent building in the High Street.
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Posted at 8:48pm Thursday 5th January 2012
Make sure you are politically correct
The 1980's brought us a whole new concept with the introduction of political correctness.
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Posted at 7:01pm Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Taking down Christmas decorations
Sadly it will soon be time to take down the Christmas decorations.
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Posted at 5:29pm Saturday 31st December 2011
Goodbye 2011 - Hello 2012!
Yet another year has passed by.
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Posted at 6:46pm Thursday 29th December 2011
What's on television?
Recently I watched some television.
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Posted at 7:14pm Tuesday 27th December 2011
As the world returns to normal....
Christmas is over and the world is slowly returning to normal.
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Posted at 3:05pm Sunday 25th December 2011
Christmas in Wycombe 2011
Christmas is finally here!
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Posted at 6:12pm Thursday 22nd December 2011
What happened to the carol singers?
Do you think you will be visited by any carol singers this year?
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Posted at 7:08pm Tuesday 20th December 2011
How to hang Christmas decorations
Do you know there is a fine art to hanging Christmas decorations?
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Posted at 6:53pm Saturday 17th December 2011
What was the Frogmoor fountain really like?
Would you like to see, in colour, what the Frogmoor fountain was like?
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Posted at 8:13pm Thursday 15th December 2011
Save time and money with an e-Christmas card
Maybe e-Christmas cards are a good idea after all.
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Posted at 7:50pm Tuesday 13th December 2011
Memories of Christmas past: Preparing for Christmas
Today I would like to reminisce on the preparations for a traditional Christmas of yesteryear.
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Posted at 8:20pm Saturday 10th December 2011
The buildings of Wycombe: 4 High Street
This week I am featuring a building that has been adapted to various uses over the last hundred years.
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Posted at 7:44pm Thursday 8th December 2011
When shopping becomes annoying
There are circumstances when doing shopping can be extremely annoying.
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Posted at 7:38pm Tuesday 6th December 2011
Top tips to save money this Christmas
I would like to share some money saving ideas to you help cut the cost of Christmas.
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Posted at 7:59pm Saturday 3rd December 2011
The Buildings of Wycombe: A masterpiece under threat
I fear Wycombe is about to lose one of its most impressive and distinctive buildings.
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Posted at 7:54pm Thursday 1st December 2011
Is this the daftest idea yet?
When it comes to bright ideas this one is nothing but a lot of air!
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Posted at 7:50pm Tuesday 29th November 2011
The Christmas queues begin to build
Today I did something different at lunchtime.
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Posted at 8:35pm Saturday 26th November 2011
The Buildings of Wycombe: 120/3 Oxford Road
This week I am featuring the former premises of one of Wycombe's most famous busineses.
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Posted at 7:35pm Thursday 24th November 2011
A new approach to combating crime
Is it time for the police to take a new approach to gathering evidence?
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Posted at 8:00pm Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Start the day with a hearty breakfast
Do you or your children start the day with a hearty breakfast?
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Posted at 8:18pm Saturday 19th November 2011
The Buildings of Wycombe: The Bus Station
This week I am featuring one of the towns newer buildings.
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Posted at 7:41pm Thursday 17th November 2011
Switching on Wycombe's Christmas lights
Today the Christmas lights in Wycombe were switched on.
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Posted at 7:31pm Tuesday 15th November 2011
In search of the ultimate Christmas present
Christmas time is fast approaching so today I purchased my presents.
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Posted at 8:12pm Saturday 12th November 2011
The Buildings of Wycombe: Tom Burt's House
This week I am featuring Tom Burt's house in Wycombe High Street.
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Posted at 7:59pm Thursday 10th November 2011
Wear your poppy with pride
The 90th annual poppy appeal is under way.
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Posted at 7:46pm Tuesday 8th November 2011
The danger of the motorway
Driving on the motorway can be very dangerous especially when an accident occurs.
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Posted at 7:55pm Saturday 5th November 2011
The Buildings of Wycombe: No. 28 High Street
This week I am featuring a magnificent building with flamboyant architecture and a conservative purpose.
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Posted at 7:38pm Thursday 3rd November 2011
Another business succumbs to closure
Yesterday the economic downturn forced the closure of another business in Wycombe town centre.
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Posted at 7:41pm Tuesday 1st November 2011
Have you done any home learning lately?
Today I am contemplating on the subject of home learning.
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Posted at 7:29pm Saturday 29th October 2011
The buildings of Wycombe: The first Easton Street Post Office
Today I am featuring a building so tiny you can easily miss it but once it was so important the people of Wycombe relied on it.
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Posted at 8:07pm Thursday 27th October 2011
The hell of Halloween and half-term holidays
This year Halloween coincides with the half-term holidays creating the potential for trouble.
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Posted at 7:28pm Tuesday 25th October 2011
What do they teach in schools?
Are the schools teaching useful subjects?
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Posted at 11:10pm Saturday 22nd October 2011
The buildings of Wycombe: The Staff College
Did you know that Wycombe once had its own military training college?
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Posted at 7:52pm Thursday 20th October 2011
On a cold and frosty morning
This morning there was a thin layer of frost on the ground.
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Posted at 7:41pm Tuesday 18th October 2011
Do strikes achieve anything?
Today I am asking the question “does taking industrial action achieve anything”?
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