tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:38:27 +0000Chesham 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.http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/noreply@blogger.com (Merrin)Blogger436125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-2518019725496221901Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:00:00 +00002008-09-03T21:02:34.195ZEditorialThe weekly email reminder Newsletter is not the actual blog for What’s on in Chesham, and we recommend readers go to the website itself at www.chilternvoice.co.uk. We have had a constructive comment from a reader who says she has to wade through lots of items to find the ones she is interested in. While we do operate on a shoestring budget and the site has limitations, I can give you a hint to http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/chilternvoice-is-website-for-whats-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-9042438136736708567Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:57:00 +00002008-09-03T21:11:41.182ZCourse/ HobbyEntertainmentThere will be a talk on agate photography on Tuesday 9 September at 8pm for the Photo Club at the White Hill Centre First Floor Studio. Entitled Incredible Agates, by Barry Taylor it will be illustrated utilizing Barry’s love of geology with his skill at photography. Call Barry Taylor 01494 794470 or email barry.taylor70@ntlworld.com. An agate is defined as semiprecious stone with variously http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/photograph-agates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-239106091626745034Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:54:00 +00002008-09-03T21:14:28.706ZSocieties/ GroupsEntertainment A play called Noah, The Chesham Mysteries, will be held at Christ Church, Waterside on Saturday 13 September at 8pm and Sunday 14 September at 4pm. Entry is free but donations will be gratefully received and the suggested amount is £3 for adults. It is being organized to take place during the Heritage weekend. The cast is composed of volunteers from the community including teenagers and childrenhttp://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/waterside-for-noah.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-9156228924268521574Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:29:00 +00002008-09-03T21:25:50.783ZSocieties/ GroupsEntertainmentThe Chiltern Film Society begins its new season on Wednesday 10 September at 8pm at the Elgiva theatre. The first film will be The Singer with Gerard Depardieu as an aging crooner doing the rounds in Vichy - the centre of the French retirement homes. The Film Society was founded at the White Hill Centre in 1969 to provide a showcase for the best of world cinema. The season’s programme totals 15 http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/new-films-for-film-society.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-1143293429412517627Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:26:00 +00002008-09-03T21:24:04.288ZNatureHealth/ FitnessChurches Together for Chesham (CTfC) will hold an afternoon walk on Sunday 7 September at 2.30pm. It will be in the countryside lasting about an hour and a half, starting and finishing at St Columba’s Church, Berkhampstead Road. Tea and biscuits will be provided on return to the church.http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/walking-together.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-4807441350417627094Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:23:00 +00002008-09-03T21:22:45.391ZSocieties/ GroupsEntertainmentBBC Radio 4's Open Country programme visited Buckinghamshire on Friday 22 August to discover what makes living in the Chilterns special. The presenter Elinor Goodman, a journalist specialising in rural and political issues, was particularly interested in the part played by volunteers from the Chiltern Society to safeguard the Chilterns’ countryside and way of life. Recordings were made at the http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/living-in-chilterns-is-specialbbc-radio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-5575043455207355237Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:21:00 +00002008-09-03T21:20:51.052ZSocieties/ GroupsHistoryTo mark Chesham's Heritage weekend, The Friends of St Mary's Church have arranged for an exhibition prepared by historian Shirley Foxell on The Life and Times of the Lady Elgiva to be on show at the Church, on Sunday 14 September between 12.30 and 5pm. The display will outline how it came about that Chesham first emerged into recorded history over 1,000 years ago in the will of the Lady Elgiva. http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/lady-elgiva-started-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-1699385467680735797Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:19:00 +00002008-09-03T19:27:56.224ZLocal governmentThe next town council surgery will be on Saturday 6 September in the market between 10am and noon. Go to Chesham Market on to meet your local councillors, this open-air surgery is open to everyone. Discuss issues affecting you, meet your local representatives, find out information and pass on your thoughts about the town. Call 01494 774842 or email admin@chesham.gov.uk.http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/town-surgery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-8207362990055829527Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:18:00 +00002008-09-03T21:19:48.317ZSportHealth/ FitnessSocieties/ GroupsEntertainment The ITV cameras were at The Meadow for Chesham United’s cup game with Brading Town last weekend and they have put the coverage on their website. That makes it four wins out of five games for Chesham this season and League leading scorer Danny Burnell has scored in each game and has 13 already for the season. Dave Jeffrey said, "On Saturday there is a big match at The Meadow as Nuneaton Town http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/focus-on-football.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-2299363303002196807Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:15:00 +00002008-09-03T21:09:38.082ZSocieties/ GroupsEntertainmentHistoryBuilt in 1890, the large and attractive Victorian White Hill School building was saved from demolition when it became surplus to County Council’s needs. It was bought for conversion to a Community Centre by the newly formed Chesham & District Community Association and we are grateful for their foresight and voluntary efforts which are still going on. Today the White Hill centre is home to more http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/white-hill-centre-involved-in-heritage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-2637817526046162524Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:12:00 +00002008-09-03T21:07:58.290ZEventLocal governmentSocieties/ GroupsOn the weekend beginning Friday 5 September some 24 Spanish visitors will be staying in Chesham on a visit from our twin town of Archena. An interesting programme had been organized for them by the Chesham Town Twinning Association. On Friday 5 September some are opting for a trip to London to see Tate Modern and the Globe theatre but they must be back before 6.45pm for the civic welcome by the http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/twinning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-8130584533089702042Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:09:00 +00002008-09-03T21:38:27.801ZHealth/ FitnessAnother win for the highly successful group comprising George Baker, Janet Gehrig and Susan Rogers. They won the North West Surrey trophy the other day. The bowling members of Chesham Pioneers Bowls Club are all visually impaired or partially sighted and when playing they are assisted by a number of sighted helpers.http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/chesham-pioneers-bowles-club.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-5491216416772092417Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:06:00 +00002008-09-03T21:01:05.715ZCharityEntertainment Hear the story from Malcolm Harper who has spent much of his life and career at the heart of Africa, having first hand experience of many of its issues. Malcolm worked for Oxfam for 18 years, is a governor of International Students’ House in London, a board member of the International Broadcasting Trust, and a member of the Stakeholder Forum. He was involved in the struggle to eliminate http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/insider-tells-all-about-united-nations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-708223788806758614Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:03:00 +00002008-09-03T20:59:25.165ZCharityYoung peopleFriends of Caracol will notice there has been no mention of the charity in this blog since the March Evening of 1950s and 60s. That is because they’ve been so busy and successful. Caracol is a registered charity which provides educational support to the young people of Belize in Central America. Much has happened since the exhibitions in the UK in October 2007. The training for the Caracoles in http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/caracol-continues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-3032862253368287060Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:00:00 +00002008-09-03T20:58:03.261ZCharitySocieties/ Groups The Chiltern Society is planning a member recruitment campaign in September and October - they need to stuff 1000s of envelopes, so they are asking members to spare a few hours, a day, or a couple of days to help. The first tranche is sorted but help will be required during the weeks commencing Monday 15 September and Monday 22 September. Jenny Gilmore, Director of The Chiltern Society said, “Wehttp://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/09/envelope-stuffing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-2512836365249965744Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:34:00 +00002008-08-27T21:36:53.497ZYoung peopleShops/ BusinessCourse/ Hobby Louise Goodridge started Baby Signing classes here a couple of years ago. She will be starting a new course again in September at the White Hill Centre in Saturdays weekly for 10 weeks from Saturday 20 September 2008. The session for babies of at least six months old runs from 1.45 - 2.45pm, and following that for toddlers or babies with previous signing knowledge a session will run from 3 – 4pmhttp://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/08/babies-sign-to-communicate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-1281629888127720735Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:34:00 +00002008-08-27T21:32:59.870ZLocal governmentHealth/ FitnessGentle exercise class at Pond Park Over 30s People’s Group, takes place on Monday mornings at 10am and is resuming on Monday 1 September after the August break. The class is at Hivings Park Free Church, Pond Park, costs just £1.50 and there is no need to book. Tom Davies said, “The class has proved really popular since the launch and some 15-20 people attend each week”. Call 07826 936811 or emailhttp://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/08/start-week-fit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-4112493515457132610Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:34:00 +00002008-08-27T21:24:29.719ZLocal governmentYoung peopleSocieties/ GroupsHistoryIBB Solicitors of the Bury are proud of their contribution to this years’ Heritage Open Day on Sunday 14 September (see our earlier piece). Jaynie Garman, IBB Events Manager sent me a flier and you can learn more online at http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk. The Bury viewing is explained at http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/HOD004179E. Find out about all the activities at the Chesham http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/08/heritage-open-day-on-14th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-8583510975397752698Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:34:00 +00002008-08-27T21:17:56.716ZEventCharityHistoryThe Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust will be holding a sponsored walk, horse or/and cycle ride on Saturday 13 September between 10am – 6pm. We’re lucky here in Bucks to be able to ride horses in this event, Suffolk residents aren’t allowed. Here you can ride or walk from one Buckinghamshire church to another to raise money for your own church and for the trust. Lots of churches are http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/08/sponsored-ride.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-7944720570337568974Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:34:00 +00002008-08-27T21:10:53.645ZNatureCourse/ HobbySocieties/ GroupsThe next indoor meeting for members and friends of Chesham & District Natural History Society will be on Monday 8 September at the Royal British Legion in Broad Street at 7.30pm. Brian Clews will give a talk entitled A Walk on the Wild Side. There is limited parking for up to six cars at the rear of the property along Gladstone Road for those requiring wheelchair access or who may otherwise have http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/08/new-venue-for-cdnhs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-8583980375998859298Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:34:00 +00002008-08-27T20:57:02.062ZEntertainmentA summer tea party will be held on Tuesday 2 September at 3pm at Emmanuel Church. Transport will be available and a warm invitation is extended to older people who have difficulty getting out and about. Offers of help would be appreciated. To assist with transport call Brian Keen on 01494 433271 or if you can contribute to the catering please call Margaret Woolley on 01494771407 (I take it that http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/08/baking-for-tea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-2589022463143932247Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:34:00 +00002008-08-27T20:45:52.611ZCourse/ HobbySocieties/ Groups The Autumn programme from Chesham WEA will be the Story of China From Late 13th Century To Date which starts on Tuesday 23 September from 10am – noon for £68 and runs for 10 weeks. The course will integrate study of the historical and cultural development of this fascinating country and its huge population. It will be at the White Hill Community Centre, White Hill, HP5 1AG. You can go on http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/08/chesham-wea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-8318748362413960453Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:34:00 +00002008-08-27T20:41:03.496ZCourse/ HobbySocieties/ GroupsAmersham WEA is also patronized by Chesham people and Myra Ottley of Lye Green is secretary. She tells us about the Autumn programme. The course starting on Monday 15 September at 10am, is called A Changing Society – Aspects of English Social History in the 18th and 19th Centuries. It runs for seven weeks and explores the enormous impact of the Industrial Revolution. Using contemporary documents http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/08/amersham-wea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-503540499128631711Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:45:00 +00002008-08-27T22:25:33.335ZHealth/ FitnessCourse/ HobbySocieties/ GroupsEntertainmentBridge is one of the most popular and enthralling games in the world and a great way to meet new friends. Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre will be having day and evening Beginners Bridge and Continuing Bridge classes starting in the autumn. The Memorial Centre is at 8 East Common, Gerrards Cross SL9 7AD. To find out more about the bridge classes and other sessions call Tess Templeton on 01753 http://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/07/learn-to-play-bridge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725382335100667127.post-2301759542513704113Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:34:00 +00002008-08-31T18:15:26.611ZCharity How would we cope living in a shanty, with a very low income dependant on selling the paper bags we make by hand, subject to monsoons and a voracious landlord, Mr Deeperdebt? Laura Brooks will sample the life of a slum dweller (albeit in her back garden in Buckinghamshire) spending the weekend (Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 August 2008) trying to survive the challenges faced by a billion slum dwellershttp://www.chilternvoice.co.uk/2008/08/not-good-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Merrin)