Excitement was justified at Chesham Park Community College last Thursday 20 August 2009 when the Sixth Form results were collected. The overall A Level pass rate (grades A-E) for Year 13 A level examinations is 92.5%. For the third year…
Monthly Archives: August 2009
CEG
The next meeting of Chesham Environmental Group volunteers will be at the Town Hall on Thursday 27 August at 7.30pm. The Agenda will cover the Chess river bank restoration at Water Lane where over-active trimming was inflicted by Chiltern District…
PBF Day
Another environmentally aware group is Plastic Bag Free Chesham who tells us that Saturday 12 September will be UK National Plastic Bag Free Day. Everyone who has supported Chesham’s CarryABag campaign so far (and bought their bags) is thanked. Shops…
Activities for the young ones
The new timetables are out for Waterside and Newtown Children’s Centres. to find out about all the myriad activities, the contact for Waterside is Katie Allen, Family Support Worker, 470 Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1QF call 01494 792852 or mobile 077175513779.…
Young join in Over the Hill family walk
Marie Djela is a volunteer organising an Over the Hill family fun walk in Amersham. It is a sponsored walk in support of Cancer Research UK, designed for the whole family where dads are welcome and the fancy dress competition…
More from your photos
Photo club in Chesham
The Chesham Education Charities
If you have been at one of Chesham’s schools for the last two years or more, you may qualify for assistance with outfits, tools, instruments or books to pursue your education. There are four educational charities: Rachel Johnson’s Eleemosynary, the…
Tagged with: Voluntary, Charity, Young people
Posted in Miscellaneous., Training, Voluntary, Charity, Young People
Posted in Miscellaneous., Training, Voluntary, Charity, Young People
Charity seeks Honorary Treasurer
Brain Tumour UK, a national charity of some 12 years standing based at Latimer Park, wishes to appoint an Honorary Treasurer. Brain Tumour UK is at the forefront of support to brain tumour patients, their carers and families and also…
Heritage Open Day – Amersham Old Town Sunday 13 September 2009
Around the entrances to Amersham Old Town, advertising boards have been giving details of where to find the attractions for Heritage Open Day which will be held on Sunday 13 September 2009. A town crier will announce the times for…
Elgiva films for holiday entertainment
Two films are worthy of mention this week. The first is Looking for Eric on Thursday 27 August, (certificate 15) at 1pm and 8pm.The plot revolves around a football fanatic postman, whose life is descending into crisis. Looking after his…
Our own Lowndes Park prehistoric site
It is not official but the preliminary report from the archaeological investigation of the rolling-pin does show many of the characteristics of a bowl barrow with its circular shape and ditch. John Gover reports, “Such barrows date from the early…
Nifty at Sixty health fair
On Wednesday 2 September from 10am – 1pm people over 60 years of age are invited to a Health Fair at Chesham Town Hall. It is also for families or carers of older people. It is free with free refreshments…
A free holiday outing
Visit the Royal Air Force Museum, Britain’s only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation. It is on the site of the original London Aerodrome, used for the great Hendon Air Shows between the two World Wars. Five huge buildings contain…
Family rounders day
Run out of ideas for the last week of the summer holidays? Bring the whole family to play some rounders. No need to book, just register on the day. Check the weather before you attend and ensure you’re wearing suitable…
Happy crafting
Blue Haze Arts & Crafts has developed a new web site which allows on-line ordering. “Though now we have the daunting task of inputting our stock”, said Hazel Hopkinson. “You can book some of the workshope on-line already. We have…
All those farms
Jo Fox of Animal Farm has been delving into our archive and tells me that a piece I wrote on Wednesday 22 April 2009 is incorrect. Apparently you do not get chosen to enter the food festival, anyone with the…
Chiltern Voice – Henry Wizgier: Martyrs
The final Bank Holiday weekend before life gets back to normal with schools and work, is also one where people might well be entertaining visitors. Why not take them sightseeing down to historic Old Amersham on Saturday 29 August when…
Chiltern Voice – Henry Wizgier: Amersham cards for Good Causes
With summer beginning to draw to an end – cynics might say it’s only just beginning – some people are already planning for Christmas. One such group Amersham Cards for Good Causes, the charity Christmas Card shop which operates at…
Would you like to spend January in India?
Rotary clubs in the district are looking for four individuals who would like to spend four weeks at the beginning of 2010, looking at life in Chennai (formerly Madras) India, with particular reference to their chosen trade or profession. Team…
Alzheimer’s befriending scheme
There are many people with dementia in Bucks who are living alone and feeling isolated. Some of them are housebound and spend most of the week not seeing anyone. Reliable, caring volunteers are needed who would be interested in providing…
