tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47253823351006671272010-03-11T01:40:52.857ZChesham needs a place where you can find out about everything that is going on. We have set up this blog (web log) and hope you will spread the word to readers, as well as letting us know what you or your organisation is up to. What's on in Chesham - tell everyone about your events. Email <a href="mailto:merrinnews@gmail.com">merrinnews@gmail.com</a> and include your name and phone number.Merrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14254613116731637991noreply@blogger.comBlogger1328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-38740256667490508722010-03-11T00:23:00.001Z2010-03-11T00:25:16.187Z

One of the loveliest sights this time of year is the snowdrop. The Friends of Lowndes Park would like to plant more and are asking gardeners to donate any they may have that are in the green. If you would like to help the friends make our park more beautiful, please call Joan Clark on 01494 783035 or Phil Folly on 01494 783691.

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The Knights of Harmony, Chesham's own barbershop chorus, will be holding their annual show at The Elgiva on Saturday 20 March, starting at 7.30pm. Performers will include: the Knights; Amersham Acapella ladies chorus; Evolution, current British gold medal quartet; and Hotline, an exciting singing duo. Tickets are available from Alan Herring on 07812 941433 or email alanedwardh@hotmail.co.uk.

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Sixteen teams each of four youngsters from local schools competed in the Technology Tournament to make a device out of simple materials, in a limited time. It was put on by the Rotary Clubs of Chesham, Amersham and Great Missenden on Friday 26 February and marks were given for planning and teamwork, as well as for the finished product. Two teams of teachers also took part. This year the project

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The next outing for members of the Chesham and District Natural History Society will be on Sunday 14 March to Tring Park, led by Sue Brawn. Meet either at 2pm at The Moor Car Park, where car-sharing will be organised, or at 2.25pm at the Playing Field car park near The Greyhound Inn at Wigginton, Grid ref: SP938 099. The walk will be for about three miles and take a maximum of two and a half

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Chesham Town Council is holding a public meeting to discuss the 650 new dwellings proposed here by 2026. It will be at the Town Hall on Monday 15 March at 7pm. Chesham residents are encouraged to find out how housing plans (known as the Core Strategy) will affect them and to have their say.Kathryn Graves, Policy & Projects Officer explained, “The Core Strategy is part of the Local Development

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You are invited to go along and celebrate St Patrick’s Day (a little early) on Saturday 13 March from 7.30-11pm with a lively and entertaining Irish night. It will be held at the Little Theatre by the Park, Church Street, Chesham and will be complete with an Irish themed quiz with traditional Irish fayre served during the evening. There will also be live Irish music and some great prizes can be

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I got this idea from The Age, the local Melbourne newspaper where I am on holiday, it might be a good plan for Buckinghamshire Highways. "A cash-strapped village in eastern Germany has put its many potholes up for sale in an effort to finance the repair of its crumbling roads". People can buy a hole for 50 Euros and in return the authorities will repair it and put a personal message on top".

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On Wednesday 17 March Brian Pratt will give a talk about the Livery Companies of the City of London. It will be at the Chesham Society meeting to which all are invited, at the town hall at 7.30 for 8pm. Brian says he will give a brief history, changes over the years and the role of companies today in City life. Brian’s company is the Painter-Stainers Company. The Worshipful Company of

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A group of people who were involved in the campaign to restore our post office into the heart of Chesham gathered outside the Post Office on Wednesday 3 March. Charlotte Norris said it comprised, “People who organized meetings, signed and delivered petitions and processes and in other ways were involved in getting our Post Office up and running again”. Everyone celebrated the achievement and were

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Chesham Stags offer a free introduction to rugby training session for Year 8 boys/Under 13s on Sunday 14 March at 10am. It is for any new or existing rugby players and all levels of potential players are welcome. They could be: boys who have never played rugby before; existing players who only play for their school side but enjoy the game and want to play more; players at other clubs who are

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Chesham’s Fairtrade birthday bake-off competition is now taking entries. It is hosted by Chesham4Fairtrade as part of celebrating five years as a Fairtrade Town. The birthday bake-off will judge cakes on their taste, appearance and the number of Fairtrade or local ingredients that they contain. There are loads of Fairtrade products in Chesham’s shops, including chocolate, coffee, nuts, fruit,

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On Saturday 13 March at Christ Church Hall, Waterside from 11am to 1pm there will be a bric-a-brac sale with refreshments. Proceeds are in aid of Christ Church funds.

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Chiltern Voice is your community website for what’s on in Chesham. Please let us know of events and happenings, by emailing merrinnews@gmail.com and include your own details (let me know if some details are not for publication).

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Girlguiding continues to celebrate its centenary year which runs until Wednesday 20 October 2010. The next event is an Adult Celebration to which anyone who has been involved in Guiding over the years is invited – whether you have been involved in Chesham or elsewhere. It's on Sunday 21 March from 2.30 – 5pm at the Methodist Church, in Bellingdon Road. Please use town centre car parks unless you

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The Chiltern Film Society's next presentation on Wednesday 17 March will be Lemon Tree (Etz Limon) rated PG. A lemon grove belonging to a Palestinian widow becomes a security risk when the Israeli Minister of Defence moves nearby. Inspired by a real-life incident this captivating movie gives a thought-provoking vision of West Bank troubles. It will be showing at the Elgiva at 1pm and 8pm (8pm for

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Chesham Theatre Company presents three one act comedies at the Little Theatre by the Park in Church Street, Chesham on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 March at 7.45 pm, and Sunday 28 March at 4pm. The Tangled Web is a new play by Richard Need. Instead of a relaxing pre-election dinner party, Charles Crosby MP suddenly faces corruption charges, exposure in the tabloids and a paternity suit - and in his

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The next Impress the Chess Open Forum meeting will be held on Thursday 18 March 2010 at 7pm. It will be at the Chesham Town Hall and you can hear an update on Trout in the Classroom by Waterside County Combined School; see a Rivers On the Edge film and find out about water usage. Paul Jennings will report on the River Chess Association, there will be an updated Impress the Chess Action Plan and a

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If readers wish to travel towards Beaconsfield, Stefania Stokes now offers a Zumba Fitness morning schedule. Stefania said, “I've been in the fitness industry for 19 years, yet this is the most fun I've had so far. Every class feels like a party, You don't have to know how to dance - just move your body and follow my lead.” Parties start at 9.30am on Mondays at Tylers Green Village Hall HP10 8LN,

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Calamity Jane is being put on by the Panda Players. It is on Wednesday 10 March at 7.45pm costing £10 (concession £10); Thursday 11 March and Friday 12 March at 7.45pm costing £15 (concession £12); Saturday 13 March matinee at 2.30pm costing £12 (concession £10) and at 7.45pm for £15 (concession £12). The lyrics are by Paul Francis Webster, music by Sammy Fain and it is adapted by Ronald Hanmer

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Mohammed Jhangir – Jay, of Newtown Garage who won last year’s Mayoral Award for Business, is promoting the website www.cheshamcarnival.org for the Schools of Chesham carnival 2010. It will be on Saturday 12 June this year. Entrance to the grand procession in all classes is free, namely: Class 1 – Schools of Chesham Carnival; Class 2 – Visiting Schools & Playgroups; Class 3 – Youth Associations (

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The increased police activity around Chesham last week was due to car crime. Thames Valley Police force was assisting the Metropolitan Police Service in Chesham with a number of search warrants relating to an investigation into car crime offences in the London and Chesham areas. The Chesham neighbourhood team patrolled the areas such as Deansway, throughout the day to update residents and

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Tina-Louise has spaces available on her course which runs for four weeks commencing Sunday 28 February. Sorry I didn’t get the information early enough for the start date but Tina-Louise will accommodate you. Nor do I know the venue. Tina-Louise, Principal & Dance Captain of the Tina-Louise School of Egyptian Belly Dance and The Bellyrinas Troupe said, “Try the first week for £7, the rest of the

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On Saturday 6 March a local charity called Friends of the Belarusian Children's Hospice, present a recital by renowned international pianist Alexander Ardakov. He is a graduate of the Moscow Conservatoire, prize winner at the Viotti international competition and Professor of Piano at Trinity College of Music, London. He will play Tchaikovsky, Scriabin etudes and Mussorgsky - Pictures at an

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Chesham's Annual Arts Festival celebrated its 34th year during half- term, and classes for music, speech and dance attracted nearly 1,000 entries, mostly from younger people. Classes adjudicated by professionals, culminated in the final concert at the Elgiva on Sunday 21 February. The highest scoring competitors performed to a full house and 70 trophies were awarded. Pictured are Faye Zhao (

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Members of Chesham Town Twinning are looking forward to a special year this year, the 30th anniversary of the twinning of Chesham and Friedrichsdorf, which was their first venture into linking with a town in Europe. The major celebration will take place in September, during the cultural weekend, which will be held in Chesham. That this will be just one of many activities during 2010. There will

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