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Parish News 3 October 2011

Stone Dinton & Hartwell Parish News

Editorial

Harvest time once again! The best part of the year. Look out for recipe appeal in this edition drp.

Stone Dinton & Hartwell Parish News Team

Editor: David Pickup 01296 748170 [email protected]

Editorial: Carole Fryer 01296 748538 [email protected]

Advertising: Tom Claridge 01296 748322 [email protected]

IT Producers: Mike Thompson 01296 748561 [email protected]

Carol Lynch 01296 748392 [email protected]

Parish News is a community magazine for the residents of Stone Dinton and Hartwell we welcome news, announcements by societies and clubs, and articles on local and other issues. We do not charge for charities or personal notices such as weddings, baptisms or acknowledgments and welcome advertising by local businesses. The views expressed in articles are not necessarily the views of the editorial board or the

PCC.

The deadline for editorial copy is 7h of the previous month and the deadline for

advertising is 14th.

Local information:

For Parish Parochial Council see page 5.

Parish Council Contacts: Stone, Bishopstone & Hartwell

Parish Clerk Christine Jensen 01296 626073 [email protected] Dinton Ford & Upton

Parish Clerk Keith Gray 01296 422800 [email protected]

Local Websites

Church www.stonedintonhartwell.com Dinton PC www.dinton.org

Stone PC www.stonevillage.org.uk Bishopstone www.bishopstone.info


When responding to an advertisement please mention the Parish Magazine


Parish Services

October St John the Baptist Stone

St Peter & St Paul Dinton

Methodist Chapel Stone

2 Trinity 15 Proper 22

10.00am All Age

Holy Communion

6pm Evensong

11 am

Worship

9 Trinity 16

Proper 23

11.00am Harvest

Celebration All Age

Communion,Choir

11 am

Worship

16 Trinity 17

Proper 24

8.30am Holy Communion

BCP 10.00am

Family Service

11 am

Worship

23 Bible Sunday

Proper 25

10.00am Holy Communion

CW

11 am

Worship

30 4 Before Advent

10.00am All Age

Holy Communion

11 am

Worship

Dates to remember: Thurs 20 October 7pm Michael Lunts “Quirkish Delight” see p30 October 9 Harvest Service Please note time change 11.00am Followed by Harvest Lunch in Dinton Village Hall Wed 26

th Oct Last Wednesday of the Month Club Jesus : The Redeemer

Priest in Charge Revd.Peter G.Rich , The Vicarage, 10 Badgers Rise, Stone HP17 8RR

01296 748068

Licensed Minister: Avril Clark, 7 Furlong Crescent, Bishopstone, HP17 8SG

01296 747755

Church Wardens: David John, 84 Oxford Road, Stone HP17 8PL

01296 747932

Eryl Morgan, 101 Baker Street Waddesdon,, HP18 0LQ

01296 655692

Valma Thompson, Meadway, Greenend, Dinton HP17 8UR

01296 748561

Jean Moore, 'Larkrise', 4 Templecroft Terrace, Upton. HP17 8UD.

01296 748063

Secretary to the

P.C.C:

Sue Birrell, 7 Jakeman Way, Aylesbury. HP21 8FT

01296 338163

Hon. Treasurer: Andrew Wild, Stonemead, High Street, Dinton HP 17 8UW

01296 748679


WEA West Bucks Villages Branch Carry on Learning

TRAINS TEA AND THE TAJ

With Jill Carey

At Bartlett’s, Portway Road, Stone

Thursday October 6th At 2.30 pm

Entry £1 per lecture

Ring 748538 for further information or if you need a lift. Pedestrians – ring for the gate security number

Celebrate our native fruit with free orchard tours each day, apple and juice tastings,

advice and information about fruit growing and the chance to get your mystery apple crops

identified! There’s apple bobbing and pottery painting and a country food fair in the

plant centre as well as a special apple-themed Teashop menu.

The Great Pumpkin Hunt Oct 22nd - 30th inc. Get active this half term by taking part

in our Pumpkin challenge! Find the pumpkins hidden in the

ornamental gardens and claim your prize. £2 per child + garden entrance fee for

accompanying adult.

Visit www.waterperrygardens.co.uk or call 01844 337264 for more details.

Our 2011/12 course leaflet featuring hundreds of Arts, Crafts and Gardening Courses is out now. They make wonderful gifts for family, friends – or why not treat yourself?

Why not follow us on Facebook too?

Waterperry Gardens – something for everyone, every day of the year.

Email: [email protected]

Whatever your reason for visiting, whether to wander round the beautiful gardens, pick up our own-grown herbaceous plants and shrubs or enjoy a spot of retail therapy and sumptuous food, visit Waterperry Gardens this October.The new season’s apples are now available in the Garden Shop along with gorgeous spring flowering bulbs. Apple Weekend. Oct 7th, 8th and 9th.

Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Near Wheatley,

Oxfordshire OX33 1JZ



Re-Licensing of Lay Reader

Mrs Judith Saunders (Buckinham Archdeaconry Adviser for Licensed Lay Ministry) was guest preacher at the All Age Holy Communion Service at St John Baptist on Sunday 4 September. She came to re-license Mrs. Angela Rich as a Lay Reader (LLM) following her qualification within the Diocese. Angela had served as a lay reader in the Diocese of Rochester and had assisted Peter in their previous parish in Gravesend. In presenting the Licence Judith said the occasion gave her special pleasure because she too had moved from the Rochester Diocese to Buckingham and had known Angela for a number of years. Angela will join Avril Clark our existing LLM in performing ministry duties within the Parish under the supervision of the Vicar.

Mrs. J. Saunders Rev. P. Rich Mrs. A. Rich

OPEN STUDIO IN FORD A group of artists selling textiles and artworks for

Christmas – cards, bags, pictures, scarves and other gifts.

Friday October 28th 12.00 – 8.00pm

Saturday October 29th 10.00am – 6.00pm

Sunday October 30th 2.00 – 6.00pm

4 Chapel Road, Ford. HP17 8XE Telephone 01296 747336

All welcome - refreshments available


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FROM THE REGISTERS:

Baptisms: We welcome into our Church Family: 2nd October Louis Lazaruk Stone Church 16th October Heidi Broadhurst Stone Church 23rd October Arthur Loveland Dinton Church

Weddings:

Congratulations to Lee Horton and Angela Spratt to be married at Dinton Church on Friday 28th October at 1.30pm.

This month at our Stone Church Family Service on 16th October, we welcome Heidi Broadhurst into our Church Family through Baptism; also Louis Lazaruk will be baptised at Stone Church on 2nd October after the Harvest Thanksgiving Service, and Arthur Loveland on 23rd October at Dinton Church after the Communion Service. Some of the brilliant Scarecrows on display on September 10th

More on page 11 and 12


Ric Lee “Handyman”

General House Maintenance

Painting and Decorating Small Tiling Jobs

Flat Pack Furniture Assembly

Ruby Cottage, 7 Chapel Road Ford HP17 8XE

Tel: 01296 747267

Depend on us. Does somebody rely on you for support? If you are caring for someone contact: Carers Bucks: Aylesbury at Ardenham Court, Oxford Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8HT. Tel: 01296 392711 High Wycombe at 9 Amersham Hill, High Wycombe, HP13 6NR: Tel: 01494 463536 Email: [email protected] www.carersbucks.org Carers Bucks dedicated to supporting family Carers


West Bucks Villages WEA

New course this autumn in Stone

From Rags to Riches: Textiles in Renaissance Italy with Dawn Cumming

An exploration of the importance of textiles in Italian Renaissance society. Topics will include costume, domestic furnishings,

ecclesiastical textiles and artists as textile designers. Illustrations will come from contemporary paintings.

Stone Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road, Stone Thursday mornings 10.00 – 12.00 from October 6

th for six weeks.

Fee £47.40 Ring 01296 748538 for more information and booking

FOURTH TUESDAY FELLOWSHIP

(non denominational) Meeting in the Methodist Chapel,

Eythrope Road

Daylight hours may be shorter, nights may be chillier, but do not be downhearted –

come along to the October Fellowship meeting on Tuesday 25

th at 2.30 p.m.

where there will be brightness and warm friendliness! Following the informal worship there is plenty of time to

chat and enjoy tea, sandwiches and cake and look for bargains on the

Bring & Buy Stall Pretty home made greetings cards, too


It’s that time of year again! Time to think of

CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES FOR ROMANIA of course!

Shoeboxes are packed with gifts for the whole family – something for Dad, Mum, boy and girl and perhaps baby. The Gaiz family from Pericei, Romania wrote to me as follows:

“We do not speak any english, but we asked a good friend of ours to translate. Our package was much appreciated, it was really helpful because we can’t afford much. We don’t have too much money but we are doing our own crops, by hand, we don’t have any machines. As for a finish, thank you very much again, and we do appreciate your help; everything is good when you don’t have a lot!

Kind regards from Gall, Arnold, Magdalena and Sandor”

You can see how much your gifts are appreciated. The following are suggested items for each shoebox. This is obviously a quite extensive and expensive list so you may like to choose some items, let me have them and I can then fill a shoebox appropriately.

Shampoo/shower gel/deodorant Pens/pencils/crayons/felt tips Soap/flannel Colouring books/writing pads/ Toothpast/brush Small notebooks Safety razors Travel size games: Brush/comb draughts/dominoes/playing cards Hair accessories Small toys: Plasters/sewing kit yoyo, skipping rope, ball, puzzle Screwdriver/tape measure Small teddy/doll/soft toy Simple solar powered calculator Gloves, scarves/hats Sweets/chocolate Socks/tights

Customs rule that the following MUST NOT BE SENT: Medicines or medical products, money, tinned food, perfume, coffee, tea or alcohol Out of date items

ALL ITEMS TO ME BY THE END OF OCTOBER, PLEASE Please contact me, Sue Spinks, for any more information or for a leaflet giving full details of how to pack your shoebox Tel 748369 [email protected]

The coffee cup collection after services raised the following

The collection for August for Helen & Douglas House was £142.00

mailto:[email protected]


Princes Risborough Tree of Light

Dedicate a light on Princes Risborough’s Tree of Light

The Tree of Light in the gardens at the corner of New Road and Duke Street in Princes Risborough provides an opportunity to honour, remember or celebrate the life of someone special by sponsoring a light on the Tree.

The dedication ceremony will take place at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 27 November. The names of those being remembered will be recorded on display boards close to the Tree of Light, and will be published in the Bucks Free Press. Lights on the Tree will remain lit until the end of the year.

All proceeds will be shared between the Iain Rennie Hospice at Home and Rotary charities. Over £4000 was donated in 2010.

Further information and sponsor forms are available from David Griggs on 01844 345554. Sponsor forms are also available from the Princes Risborough Information Centre.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Princes Risborough.

The Iain Rennie Hospice at Home has been caring for patients and families across the Chilterns area of Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire for over 25 years. It offers free specialist and supportive care and advice for patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses in their homes.

and

The Rotary Club of Princes Risborough was founded in 1981. It raises funds to support both local and international causes, undertakes projects in the local community and organises and funds activities, particularly for the elderly and young people. The motto of Rotary, a worldwide organisation with 1.2 million members, is “Service above Self”.

DINTON PARISH HALL

The Village hall committee are in the process of getting quotes for installing gas and then a gas boiler at the village hall. The existing boiling keeps breaking down and costs of call out fees are considerable. Hopefully a new boiler would be more efficient and hopefully, cheaper!

As part of our fund raising we are holding a Quiz night on Saturday 22nd October. Doors open at 7.30 for a 8 pm start. It costs £5 per head and bring your own drink and food. Tables of up to 8 can be booked in advance with Sylvia Eaton 01296 748537. Come and join us for a fun evening.

Sylvia Eaton Chairman Dinton Village Hall Management Committee.


The Vicarage, 10 Badgers Rise,Stone HP17 8RR 01296 748068

Email: [email protected]

Dear Friends,

One of the most pleasing sight during the year is a combine harvester at work and a newly cut field of corn. So our Harvest Festivals are upon us, a time to thank God for all his provisions for our daily needs, so much of which we take for granted until things go wrong – droughts or floods – and then we complain!

God is our Maker and Creator of the world, and so much more besides. It is God who is the mind behind all of Creation, and its sustainer. He has given us the ability to discover truths about the world and also responsibility in caring for it. Science can go so far, but where does love and loyalty, beauty and the benevolence of God’s Creation fit in?

So do come along and celebrate with us this Harvest time, and also take the opportunity to give a small thank offering to God which will be given to those in need at this time. Services will be held on:

SUNDAY 2ND

OCT 10.00am at Stone Church, when gifts from our gardens or tinned produce will be passed on to The Vineyard Storehouse in Aylesbury, which provides free furniture, clothing and food for those who are struggling financially.

SUNDAY 9TH

OCT 11.00am at Dinton Church, when the Choir will take part in the Harvest Thanksgiving Service. This will be followed by a free lunch at Dinton Village Hall. Harvest gifts from this Service will also be donated to the Vineyard. In preparation for this Service, YOUNG PEOPLE are invited to come along to Dinton Church on SATURDAY 8

TH OCT at 2.30pm to decorate Harvest boxes

etc. for the following day. Yours in His service,

PETER RICH (Rev) Priest in Charge

More Scarecrow pictures page 11


Butterflies in St John’s Churchyard Stone

For more than 10 years I have been conducting a survey of the butterflies to be found in St John’s Churchyard, Stone for the benefit of the Upper Thames Branch of Butterfly Conservation who like to monitor the population of butterflies in all the churchyards in their region. Over the past 10 years the butterfly population in our churchyard has fluctuated from less than 10 up to 19 species – to put these numbers in context one has to appreciate that there are only just over 50 different species of butterfly in the British Isles and any garden which manages to attract more than 20 species is doing extremely well. In the year in which 19 species were recorded our churchyard produced the greatest number of species in any churchyard in the region.

Some years ago the maintenance of the churchyard was sadly neglected, but while the whole area became overgrown the butterflies flourished and there were so many Ringlets and Gatekeepers that I stopped counting when I had recorded more than 30 of each species. Then a programme of grass cutting and removal of undergrowth was started and the butterflies vanished dramatically and there was very little for me to record. It was at this time that I had a discussion with those responsible for maintaining the churchyard and it was agreed that a number of areas would be left uncut to give the wild flowers and grasses a chance to develop and seed before they were cut down. This has produced a churchyard which has some well-tended areas where the graves are clear of grass and weeds and a number of areas where the grass, wild flowers and butterflies can flourish.

As I write in July 2011 I am pleased to report that I have recorded 18 different species of butterfly in our churchyard plus a Humming Bird Hawk Moth so far this year and as there are still a few months of the season left I hope to record at least two more species – this will make 2011 the best year ever for butterflies in our churchyard.

I would like to conclude by thanking all those who are involved in the maintenance of St John’s Churchyard and to confirm that the butterflies appreciate being given the conditions in which to feed and breed.

Michael Pitt-Payne

Brown Argus Red Admiral Small Copper


E Petition I don't know if you are all aware of the NEW epetition website? If you have already signed the STOP HS2 petition online, you should still sign this one as this is a direct feed to the government website and once the signatories hit 100,000 a parliamentary debate will be considered. Please note it is not guaranteed - but it is guaranteed that this route to a debate will not be available if the 100,000 target is NOT reached! If you look at the other epetitions on the website, you will see (a) how many there now are, and (b) how relatively low down this petition is. This state of affairs must be changed, and quickly - surely we can do better than this? If you haven't already done so, please do so now, and circulate to family, friends, and anyone else whom you think will be prepared to help. Timing is crucial - it should be up at the right level BEFORE the next session of parliament, or it will be being debated after decisions have been taken. There is a two stage process, with an electronic signing, that is followed by an email verification of your email address, so make sure you do both. Your signature will not be counted until you get a message confirming your name has been added. Some people have found that it takes several attempts to be counted, so be persistent.

STONE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Tuesday October 18th at 7.30 pm Stone Methodist Chapel

KING ZOG OF ALBANIA AND HIS EXILE IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE DURING WWII

An illustrated talk by Neil Rees

Ring Joan Shurvell on 748530 for further information

Stone, Bishopstone and Hartwell Parish Council Meetings

Monday October 3rd at Stone Village Hall Monday November 7th at Bishopstone Village Hall

Monday 5th December at Stone Village Hall

(including the annual budget meeting) All meetings commence at 8.0pm

Members of the public are welcome to attend – check the dates on the village notice boards in case of any alteration


PUBLIC READING OF THE AUTHORISED VERSION OF THE BIBLE to celebrate the 400

th anniversary of its publication

VENUE: CHRISTCHURCH, Thame

FRIDAY 14th

October : 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Old Testament Readings

SATURDAY 15th

October : 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. New Testament Readings

MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CHURCHES ARE INVITED TO TAKE PART Please volunteer for a 20 minute slot Choose your own passages to read

Contact Revd. Simon Baynes : 01844 213673 : [email protected] to tell him your preferred time and passage to avoid overlaps

Bring your own Bible if you like, but a large print KJV will be available

This will not be a sponsored event in the usual sense, but it is suggested that donations be invited to be given to the

Wycliffe Bible Translators.


Anne Evans

When Anne became 80 years old earlier this year there was a special sense of celebration about it. She had seriously wondered whether she would survive her last major operation, and then her rate of progress had seemed frustratingly slow. But she did celebrate that milestone birthday and was particularly glad to have done so.

As someone born in the Swansea Valley being Welsh was an important aspect of who Anne was and she was keen to belong to the local Welsh Society in this area.

She moved to Aylesbury with her parents when she was around 7 years old and this area then became home. It was in this area that most of her deep friendships were formed. She developed mutually supportive relationships with her neighbours. She belonged to the British Legion and the Breathe Easy Group. She was involved both as a member of this Church and of St. John the Baptist Parish Church. Her major contribution was as a District Nurse, both in Coventry and in this area. She made life long friends with a number of her nursing colleagues and was deeply committed to her highly skilled and caring profession.

In retirement Anne continued to keep busy. She cherished her family and the extended family formed through her marriage to Slim.

As an intelligent and able woman her interests included reading and crossword puzzles.

She wanted to have the passage from Ecclesiastes read on this occasion. It speaks about significant times, different phases of life, reacting in appropriate ways to changing circumstances. It is a reminder of the constant presence of God throughout our lives, sustaining, challenging, guiding and encouraging us.

It is to our consistently caring Creator that we entrust Anne’s life this day, with thankfulness for all the ways in which her life has enriched our own.

Revd David Jenkins


DINTON PARISH FETE Another successful fete this year - and without the threatening rain!! As usual everyone worked hard but well together and the result is that we should be able to pay out approximately £7,500. This is wonderful news for those in the Parish who will benefit. We were privileged to have the fly past of a Spitfire. It was a wonderful sight the pilot dipped his wings in salute. Hope he saw us waving? On behalf of the Committee may I say a HUGE THANK YOU to all the wonderful "volunteers" who collected equipment; assembled it on the field; manned stalls; sorted the money and finally cleared the field and returned equipment for another year. We invite everyone to join us for a drink in the Dinton Village Hall on Tuesday 18th October at 7.30 when we will distribute cheques to those organisations who requested a share of the profits. We look forward to seeing you there. Sylvia Eaton - Chairman Dinton Fete Committee


The Harrow, 27 Bishopstone, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire,

HP17 8SF. 01296 748652

The Harrow is a traditional English pub serving fine cask ales, lagers, wines spirits, soft drinks including tea and coffee. We have a new chef and menu, with

large garden it is the perfect place to while away those summer evenings. Children are welcome under parental supervision and up to 8pm in the bar areas

and dogs on leads are also welcome.

We are open from: Monday 5pm until 11pm

Tues to Fri 12 – 3pm and 5 – 11pm Sat 12 – 11pm

Sun 12 –10.30pm

Food service times: Tuesday – Thursday 12 – 3pm and 6pm – 8.45pm

Friday 12 – 3pm and 6pm – 9pm Saturday 12 – 3pm and 6 – 9pm

Sunday 12 – 3pm.


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Bartlett's Residential Home

A beautiful Victorian country house set in over

18 acres of tranquil park and gardens

Individuals and couples, those wishing to make a home here

and those wanting a shorter stay are all welcome.

Highly qualified and caring staff to look after your every need.

Excellent facilities for recreational

activities, therapies and companionship.

Award winning chef who uses local produce.

Intimate and welcoming offering

you a little bit extra.

Part of the Peverel Court group of care homes.

Tel Gloria on 01296 747000 Email: [email protected]

www.peverelcourt.co.uk

Peverel Court, Portway Road, Stone, Bucks, HP17 8RP


Geoff Baker Jazz Guitarist

Music to make your special day

even more memorable

Where a more sophisticated,

quieter style of music than a

disco or band is required.

For more information,

please call

Phone: 01296 747 966

Mobile: 07836 535 051

[email protected] Wedding Anniversaries – Birthdays



Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road, Stone, HP17 8PH

During this month’s services the following will be remembered in prayer: 2

nd – Chiltern Avenue; 9

th – Chiltern Close;

16th

– Churchway; 23rd

– Corn Close (Oxford Road); 30

th – the village care Homes:

Bartlett’s, Beacon View and Stone House

Your prayer requests are welcome – anonymous if you wish – please leave a note in the Chapel post box

* * * * * * WEEK OF PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE

16th

- 23rd

October The Chapel will be open each day during the Week

from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Please do use this opportunity to come and pray

in quietness for the peace of the world

The WPWP leaflet will be available for you to use and take away. Prayers, readings and meditations

are drawn from across the faiths – Baha’i., Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Quaker, Sikh and Zoroastrian.

Various aspects of life are covered including: Nurturing Peace, Peace of Mind, Support in Crisis,

Compassion, Gratitude and Hope

West Bucks Villages WEA

A Day School with Andy Gunn

COPERNICUS TO DARWIN

The lives and achievements of the great scientists set against the background of the battle between religion and science

Friday October 21

st 10.00am – 4.00pm

Haddenham Methodist Church, High Street, Haddenham Cost £23 Please ring Annette Ingleton on 01865 768289

for information and booking


October Gardening

It is now time to dig and store any dahlias, chrysanthemums and gladioli you wish to grow again next year. Dahlias need the most care before putting them into store. Cut the top growth, lift out of the soil and stand the tubers upside down to dry out in a place where they will not get frosted and keep an eye on them in case some go mouldy. Remove any that are. Gladioli are much easier to look after. Dig up the corms cut off the stem leaving ½ inch stalk, dry and store in shallow boxes out of the frost. Dig the chrysanthemums, wash off the soil, trim the shoots to about six inches, and plant in shallow trays. These are best kept out of the frost either in a cold frame or greenhouse Cuttings of blackcurrants and gooseberries can be taken now if you to increase your stock from current year’s growth make cutting 8 to 19 inches long. Place in a shallow trench somewhere they can be left undisturbed. And with any luck you should have some new bushes in a year's time As always at this time of year try to clear any vacant ground of weeds. Spread manure and or compost and start digging. On heavy soils try to leave as rough as possible for the Winter frosts to break down. If you would like some fresh mint through the Winter pull a few of the long roots, fill a 5 inch pot with any compost to within an inch or so of the top, wind the root round the top of the soil fill the pot water and keep in the kitchen window and the mint will soon grow. PH

Bishopstone Village Hall Trust

Need to hire a hall?

…think ‘hall’, think

Bishopstone Hall

Prices start from just £20 for a child’s party, for up to 80 people

Disabled access, licensed bar available, terms and conditions apply

Phone 01296 747773 for more

information

Bishopstone Village Hall

Moreton Lane, HP17 8SQ

Registered Charity No. 264370

Oxford Rd, Hartwell, Aylesbury,

Bucks. HPl7 8QP

The Bugle Horn Tel 01296 747594

David and his team would like to welcome you to the Bugle Horn to enjoy 'Great Leisure Moments' in a Great British Pub, we are proud to serve great food from around the

world in a distinctly British manner all day, every day.

Try our extensive range of wines

from around the world or one of our traditional cask ales - just pop in,

no need to book, even if it is just for coffee.


Personal Tutoring for Children

Does your child need some extra

help during the summer to give them confidence with their school work?

A qualified teacher offers individual

tuition, matched to your child’s needs, in English and Maths.

Call Sally Kessell (PGCE, BA Hons)

to discuss your particular requirements on 01296 747446

(tutoring for 5 -11 year olds, though older children will be considered)

Guitar Lessons for all ages

Beginners to Advanced

Rock – Blues – Folk – Jazz

FREE TRIAL LESSON

Call Geoff

Phone: 01296 747 966

Mobile: 07836 535 051


Michael Lunts “Quirkish Delight”

Thursday 20 October 7pm for 7.30pm Stone Methodist Chapel Eythrope Road

Tickets £10 from David Pickup 01296 397794

Actor, singer and pianist Michael Lunts, familiar to Theatre in Villages venues from his many tours, offers this one-man musical revue taking a light-hearted look at the English. Alongside musical offerings from Noel Coward, Gilbert and Sullivan, Flanders and Swann and others (and including some of his own creations) Michael includes a sprinkling of comic verse from the likes of John Betjeman, Ogden Nash and other arch-observers of the national character. The result is an affectionate and often hilarious foray through the quirks of a people who do not always take themselves as seriously as those stiff upper lips might suggest!

"Michael Lunts demonstrates again what a superb pianist he is, and with apparently effortless ease combines this skill with faultless

singing and delightful comic verse”. Suitable for age 12+


In the middle of Ford

Special Lunch Menu throughout October

Home-made soup of the day Mini Fish n Chips

Chicken, ham hock and leek terrine

Tagliatelle pasta with smoked chicken and mushroom

Slow roast brisket of beef

Classic sticky toffee pudding Lemon and vanilla crème brulee

2 courses for £13.95 Mon-Sat, 12-2pm

Book now on 01296 747473

Join us for Halloween on Monday 31st October for traditional Halloween games, Pumpkin carving and scariest costume competition.

As usual you can be sure of fantastic freshly prepared food (have you seen our new menu?).

Our winter warmer season has started, so why not toast your feet by the open fire?

www.dintonhermit.co.uk


HARTWELL HOUSE HOTEL

RESTAURANT AND SPA

October Dining Using new season local farm produce treat friends and family to these

superb value for money dining offers.

A three course set lunch with coffee and Hartwell fudge for only £23.75

Available daily except Sundays

or

Enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco and canapés before sampling our

set three course dinner menu with coffee and Hartwell fudge for only £29.75 Available Sunday to Friday inclusive

Prices are person and include service and VAT

Traditional Afternoon Tea The perfect way to spoil family and friends is to treat them to Hartwell’s famous

afternoon tea and take the opportunity while you are here of exploring the 90

acres of grounds in all their Autumn glory.

Only £19.00 per person or with a glass of Prosecco £25.00 per person

The Spa Café

Perfect for morning coffee, light lunches including speciality pizzas, and snacks the

Spa Café is the ideal place to meet for that leisurely informal dining experience

Lunch served daily from 12.00 noon to 3.00pm. Open to the Public

Open for dinner every Friday and Saturday with a last serving of 8.30pm

Call the Spa Café direct on 01296 746526 to make a reservation

The Spa in October Treat and Eat

Back by popular demand!

A relaxing way to enjoy lunch, whilst pampering yourself at the same time.

Indulge in a two-course lunch in the Spa Café and a treatment from

a selection of four for the special price of £60.00 per person.

Available from the 1st to 31st October 2011 Subject to availability and not to be taken in conjunction with any other discount or offer

running – contact the Spa Manager on 01296 746500 for more details

For further information, menus or to make a reservation,

please telephone 01296 747444 or visit the website Oxford Road, Near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP17 8NR

Part of the National Trust

www.hartwell-house.com [email protected]

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