Services in the Local Churches St James the Less, Dorney St. John the Baptist, Eton Wick St. John the Evangelist, Eton Vicar: Revd. La Stacey, The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 email: revlastacey@gmail.com For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes’ web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk _____________________________________________________________ Methodist Church, Eton Wick Alma Road, Eton Wick, SL4 6JZ Minister: Rev Margaret Dudley, 01753 867117 Sunday 6.30pm Evening Service Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Burnham Parish Priest: Fr. Andy Richardson, 01628 605764 Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass Sunday 9.45am Mass Revd. La Stacey writes: Oooh, I can see light at the end of the tunnel!! Not so much with the Brexit process I have to say as I write this, though maybe that will all have been miraculously resolved by the time this goes to print. I’m thinking more of the tunnel of Lent. Lent is a time of sorrowing for all our past trip-ups and idiocies, collective or individual, and turning around to embrace what is good again. By pausing we can recalibrate. That is the purpose of Lent. And having recalibrated we will find ourselves turning away from moaning and complaining and refocused on rejoicing and giving thanks. The light at the end of the tunnel of gloom will gradually come into sharper focus. It takes practice though to turn from easy complaints and finding someone to blame, to identifying clearly what needs to be done and focussing on the future rather than the past. So, for example, we could immerse ourselves in terrified apprehension about the state of our planet, blaming government policy or some other scapegoat. Or we could give thanks for this wonderful, still habitable, earth and take every measure at our own disposal to limit our carbon usage. Jesus in his darkest hour didn’t moan and complain at all the people who had made wrong conclusions along the way and unjustly hung him up to die. He forgave and trusted that reality would be evident in the end and that light would be revealed. Welcome to Easter! 6 DayDateActivityVenueTimeSun21Dorney Short Mat Bowls ClubDorney Village Hall 7 to 10 pmMon22Tue23The Charteris Club: LunchEton Wick Village Hall12.00 noonDorney Badminton ClubDorney Village Hall 8 to 10 pmWed24Yoga Class - Gentle Yoga Dorney Village Hall 10 amYoga Class - Chair YogaDorney Village Hall 11.45 amThe Charteris Club: LunchEton Wick Village Hall12.00 noonThu25Dorney Youth Club (during term time) For Children of the Parish. Dorney Village Hall 6 to 7.30 pmFri26Private Rowing Event (Car Park open)Dorney LakeSat27Private Rowing Event (Car Park open)Dorney LakeSun28Private Regatta (Car Park Pay on Entry)Dorney LakeDorney Short Mat Bowls ClubDorney Village Hall 7 to 10 pmMon29Tue30The Charteris Club: LunchEton Wick Village Hall12.00 noonDorney Badminton ClubDorney Village Hall 8 to 10 pmContactsDorney Badminton ClubTeresa McGuinness07776364046Dorney Youth ClubLeanne Kittel 07919 484855Something NewElaine Gyles01753 841592emgyles@gmail.comYoga ClassesBridget Taylor 07880 541111bridget.taylor61@gmail.comThe Charteris ClubJulie Chappell07598 565091Dorney Diary19 ‘Something New’ 'Something New' refers to the group who meet for coffee, biscuits, an activity and a natter in the Village Hall at 10.30am on the third Tuesday of each month. Please come and join in if you are available at that time. The March meeting was very successful as a number of local residents tried their hand at card making for Easter and other occasions. This session was ably led by Thea Pine. 16th April. Peter Tyler will give a talk called ‘Where There Is No Supermarket’ based on his long experience over many years working abroad. Some interesting talks are lined up for later in 2019. In July it is planned that David Stacey will talk about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Request received from local historian about old Dorney buses: I am a local transport historian of many years, and my future volume includes the Blue Bus and the Marguerite bus, both of which served Dorney and Eton Wick from the 1920's onwards. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has photos of their vehicles, proprietors or drivers, and any photos loaned would be promptly returned after scanning. My address is 17 Sparrow Close, Woosehill, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 3HT or email is paul.lacey17@btinternet.com Thank You Paul Message from Jill Palmer: There is a family wedding in the grounds of Dorney Court on Saturday 25th May 2019, and this is just to let those living nearby know that there could be some music disturbance which we will do our best to keep to the minimum! It is my youngest son - the last thankfully to get married! 28 Services in the Local Churches St James the Less, Dorney St. John the Baptist, Eton Wick St. John the Evangelist, Eton Vicar: Revd. La Stacey, The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 email: revlastacey@gmail.com For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes’ web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk _____________________________________________________________ Methodist Church, Eton Wick Alma Road, Eton Wick, SL4 6JZ Minister: Rev Margaret Dudley, 01753 867117 Sunday 6.30pm Evening Service Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Burnham Parish Priest: Fr. Andy Richardson, 01628 605764 Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass Sunday 9.45am Mass Revd. La Stacey writes: In response to the strangest story in the world, R.S. Thomas wrote this poem: The Answer There have been times when, after long on my knees in a cold chancel, a stone has rolled from my mind, and I have looked in and seen the old questions lie folded and in a place by themselves, like the piled grave-clothes of love’s risen body. As I write we are deep in the drama of Holy Week and we have witnessed the drama of the destructive fire in one of the world’s most iconic cathedrals: Notre Dame. What a response there was – of grief and then of generosity coming from every corner of the globe. It even seemed to touch those who run the BBC and took over the airwaves for a while! Diggers Den 1a Oak Stubbs Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 0DW Phone: 01628 639 366 Mobile: 07803 179962 Email: mark@mashephard.builders M. A. Shephard Builders Ltd. are proud of our heritage and our workmanship. We have been trading for over 30 years and, in that time, we have developed a professional relationship with suppliers, building surveyors and other professionals. We specialise in high quality workmanship in the .elds of heritage work. using all the traditional methods and working with traditional materials. We usually carry out the full project from start to .nish, taking all the pressure off you. If you want to project manage alongside us you are more than welcome. We also carry out all the following: • All types of Refurbishments • New house builds • Commercial to Domestic conversions • Barn conversions • All types of listed work • General building works • Decorating works Visiting Dorney Lake Dorney Lake is a privately owned site, and access to members of the public is welcome unless we are hosting a sporting or private event. During certain events, the site is closed to avoid potential conflict between pedestrians and dogs, with runners, triathlon cycling or rowing crew. Please check the events calendar below for forthcoming events, as public access may be restricted or not permitted on certain event days. Please call us on 01753 832756 for the most up to date information. April 2019 Saturday 6th – Private Duathlon & Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 14th - Rollerski - car park & footpaths open Friday 26th to Saturday 27th – Private Rowing event – car park & footpaths open Sunday 28th – Private Regatta – car park & access by foot only/or spectators can pay on entry May 2019 Saturday 4th – Private Rowing event – car park & footpaths closed all day Sunday 5th – Private Rowing Regatta – car park & access by foot only/or spectators can pay on entry Saturday 11th – Private Run – car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 12th – Private Rowing Regatta – car park & access by foot only/or spectators can pay on entry Saturday 18th – Private Triathlon – car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 19th – Private Triathlon – car park & footpaths closed all day Wednesday 22nd – Private Triathlon – car park & footpaths closed all day Thursday 23rd – Private Regatta set-up from 2.00pm - car park & footpaths closed from 2.00pm Friday 24th to Sunday 26th – Private Regatta – car park & access by foot only/or spectators can pay on entry Bank Holiday Monday 27th – Private Triathlon - car park & footpaths closed all day *Also, please can we ask that the paths nearest to the lake are kept free, as this is the coaching path for rowing coaches to cycle alongside their rowers to give training instructions. Since 2004, we have been forging contacts with local companies and organisations as part of our Guardianship scheme. We truly need ‘Guardians’ to enable us to keep going and any of this financial support we receive plays a vital part in helping to maintain the stimulating and ever-changing environment, which is enjoyed by, and of such benefit to, so many children and adults with special needs. The scheme has mutual benefits and of course comes with the reward of knowing that you are making a real difference. If you know of anyone who may be interested in being an individual Guardian or becoming part of our Corporate Guardian Scheme, please do email reama@tvap.co.uk. Every year we raise money through an annual sponsored walk. Thanks to the wonderful wheelchair friendly paths and disability friendly facilities of The Crown Estate, last year’s walk in Windsor Great Park was the most inclusive walk yet and therefore we are thrilled to be holding our fundraising walk there on Saturday the 8th of June. We do hope to see you at our Walk in the Park 2019 but do know we would be delighted to have visitors any time (just email reama@tvap.co.uk) and hope that you will spread the word for us! Dorney Village Hall www.dorneyvillagehall.co.uk Dorney Village Hall has a large main area with stage, a smaller annexed room, kitchen and store rooms. It is served by a large private car park and adjacent there is a tennis court, a playground and a playing field. It is used by residents for a multitude of activities such as dancing classes, keep fit, children’s nursery, badminton, horticultural and hired out for parties, dances and weddings. The management committee welcomes non-residents, organisations, clubs, businesses, and societies to hire the halls. Main hall: 15 x 7.4m, ceiling height 7m Fixed stage with curtains: 4.5 x 6m Annexe: 9.8 x 3.5m, ceiling height 2m Licensed to seat 100 people Children’s tables and chairs available Beechwood suspended dance floor 75 space free car park From £12 per hour (minimum of 3 hours) for Dorney Parish Residents Bookings: 01628 200900 Email: enquiries@dorneyvillagehall.com Online on www.dorneyvillagehall.co.uk Dorney History Group The Dorney History Group has no meetings, currently, but it has a wealth of information about Dorney’s past on its website: www.dorney-history-group.org.uk, with over 6,000 web visitors each year. Eton Wick History Group The Eton Wick History Group has been meeting regularly since 1992. Eton Wick and the surrounding area is rich in history and the village has a heritage dating back to 1217. Meetings are held at 7.30 pm in Eton Wick Hall, Eton Wick, and everyone is welcome. Refreshments are served, and there is a charge of £2.00 to cover costs. Visitors and new members are always very welcome. 2019 Programme 22nd May 2019 ‘The Rise and Fall of Skindles’, with Mr Nigel Smales 10th July 2019 ‘Failed to Return: Amy Johnson and Leslie Howard’, with Mr Tony Easton 11th September 2019 ‘Flora and Fauna of the Jubilee River’, with Mr Bill Stacey 30th October 2019 ‘1919 and the Peace Conference’, with Mr Martin Davey 11th December 2019 ‘The Early Days of Fire Fighting in Bray, Eton and Eton Wick’, with Mr Geoff Hayes Further details from: Teresa Stanton teresams35@virginmedia.com Hedgerley Historical Society Monthly Meetings of Hedgerley Historical Society take place at Hedgerley Memorial Hall, Kiln Lane, Hedgerley SL2 3UZ at 8pm (unless otherwise stated) and visitors are most welcome. May/June 2019 Programme May 1st ‘Costing the earth: Bucks and English gardens since 1660’ Prof Sir Frederick Floud May 15th AGM and ‘Belle Tout and Beachy Head’ Rob Wassell May 18th (Saturday 8pm) ‘Joseph Hobson Jagger - The Man who broke the Bank at Monte Carlo’ Anne Fletcher Tickets £5 Booking required June 19th ‘Eton before the College’ Dr David Lewis June 21st (Friday) ‘Bekonscot 90th Anniversary’ Brian Newman Smith A talk on the history of the world's oldest and original model village. Meet 7pm Bekonscot entrance Warwick Road Beaconsfield HP9 2PL No Booking required - Admission free MEMBERS ONLY Further details from: John Lovelock 01753 647187 jdlovelock@btinternet.com 29 MAY 2019: AN IMPORTANT DATE! So, what’s so important about 29 May? Is it Brexit day? Well, it might be, but at the time of writing that’s still an unknown. The European Parliament elections, then? No, if the UK finds itself taking part in these, voting will be the week before. The Football League playoffs, perhaps? They’re scheduled for the previous weekend. Champions League final? The following weekend. And the Cricket World Cup starts the day after. Enough guessing. Wednesday 29 May 2019 is reserved for that special event, the Annual General Meeting of your very own Dorney Village Hall, to which you are all cordially invited. Taking place in the hall from 8pm, it’s your chance to find out what’s been happening over the past year and hear about plans for the future, and of course to have your say. After all, if you pay council tax in Dorney parish, you’ve got a direct financial stake in the hall. And you probably visit the hall occasionally, for a class or a party, an event or a regular club. Whatever your involvement, we’d love to see you. So forget all about politics and football for an hour or so, and come along. Just drop me an email to let me know, so that we can put out enough chairs…. Virginia Silvester Secretary, Dorney Village Hall Management Committee virginia@dorneyphoto.com Message from Jill Palmer: There is a family wedding in the grounds of Dorney Court on Saturday 25th May 2019, and this is a warning for those living nearby that there could be some music disturbance which we will do our best to keep to the minimum! It is my youngest son - the last thankfully to get married! The above is a summary of the journeys as they consist of many stops en route. Full details can be obtained from www.bustimes.org. It is recommended that the actual times for each day are checked online at www.bustimes.org. Dorney to Windsor and SloughCB15CB15Dorney to Windsor and SloughCB15CB15Dorney (The Palmer Arms)10:0812:38Dorney (The Palmer Arms)14:1316:45Windsor/Eton Bridge (Eton, on Brocas Street)10:2312:53Windsor/Eton Bridge (Eton, on Brocas Street)14:2817:00Slough Bus Station (Bay 3)10:3413:04Slough Bus Station (Bay 3)14:3917:12Slough and Windsor to DorneyCB15CB15Slough and Windsor to DorneyCB15CB15Slough Bus Station (Bay 3)09:0511:35Slough Bus Station (Bay 3)13:1015:40Windsor/Eton Bridge (Eton, on Brocas Street)09:1711:47Windsor/Eton Bridge (Eton, on Brocas Street)13:2215:52Dorney (The Palmer Arms)09:3012:00Dorney (The Palmer Arms)13:3516:05Dorney to MaidenheadCB15CB15Dorney to MaidenheadCB15CB15Dorney (The Palmer Arms)09:3012:00Dorney (The Palmer Arms)13:3516:05Maidenhead Frascati Way (Stop S1)09:4512:15Maidenhead Frascati Way (Stop S1)13:5016:20Maidenhead to DorneyCB15CB15Maidenhead to DorneyCB15CB15Maidenhead Frascati Way (Stop S1)09:5012:20Maidenhead Frascati Way (Stop S1)13:5516:25Dorney (The Palmer Arms)10:0812:38Dorney (The Palmer Arms)14:1316:45Dorney to Windsor & SloughRE63RE68Slough and Windsor to DorneyRE68RE63Dorney Reach, opp Old Marsh Lane10:4314:51Slough Bus Station (Bay 3)11:1013:30Dorney, o/s The Palmer Arms PH10:4614:55Windsor/Eton Bridge (Eton on Brocas Street)13:40Windsor/Eton Bridge (Eton on Brocas Street)10:53sDorney, opp The Palmer Arms PH11:2313:46Slough Bus Station (Bay 3)11:0315:09Dorney Dent's Corner (W-bound)11:23Dorney Court (adj)11:24Dorney to MaidenheadRE68RE63Dorney, o/s Elm View Farm11:25Dorney, opp The Palmer Arms PH11:2313:46Dorney Reach, adj Harcourt Road11:26Dorney Dent's Corner (W-bound)11:23Dorney Reach, adj Old Marsh Lane11:2813:50Dorney Court (adj)11:24Dorney Reach, opp Ye Meads11:28Dorney, o/s Elm View Farm11:25Dorney Reach, adj Harcourt Road11:26Maidenhead to DorneyRE68Dorney Reach, adj Old Marsh Lane11:2813:50Maidenhead Frascati Way (Stop S2)14:35Dorney Reach, opp Ye Meads11:28Dorney Reach, opp Old Marsh Lane14:51Maidenhead Frascati Way (Stop S2)11:4314:33Dorney, o/s The Palmer Arms PH14:55Times marked s – “sets down only” – the bus will only stop to drop passengers offBus Services from Dorney to Windsor, Slough and MaidenheadServices by Red Eagle (RE)Information correct on 1st March 2019https://bustimes.org/localities/dorneyBus Services from Dorney to Windsor, Slough and MaidenheadServices by Courtney Buses (CB) Information correct on 1st March 2019https://bustimes.org/localities/dorneyServices run Mondays to Saturdays (no Sunday services)Services run Tuesdays and Fridays only Dorney Parish News Published monthly (except January and August) Editors: Peter Bowman, Tumbleweeds, 12, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODU peter.bowman@talktalk.net Tel: 01628 623228 Mobile: 07889 912714 Jean Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODT Tel: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Jan Bowman Production: Bill Dax Tel: 07802 365448 ____________________________________________________ Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Leishman, Mrs McCabe, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mr Penfold, Mrs Richmond, Mr Schwartz Miss Snook, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. Advertising in Dorney Parish News Dorney Parish News is an A5 newsletter that is circulated monthly (except July and December) to residents and businesses in Dorney Village, Dorney Reach, Boveney and Lake End. Our current print run is 250. Estimated readership is around 400 people. There are approximately 300 residential properties in Dorney Parish. Rate Card: Contact: Peter Bowman, Editor peter.bowman@talktalk.net 01628 623228 Advertising RatesHeight mmWidth mm10 issues1 issueFull Page190130£90£12Half Page90130£50£7Third of a page (Horizontal)60130£45£6Quarter Page (Horizontal)45130£40£5 Diggers Den 1a Oak Stubbs Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 0DW Phone: 01628 639 366 Mobile: 07803 179962 Email: mark@mashephard.builders M. A. Shephard Builders Ltd. are proud of our heritage and our workmanship. We have been trading for over 30 years and, in that time, we have developed a professional relationship with suppliers, building surveyors and other professionals. We specialise in high quality workmanship in the .elds of heritage work. using all the traditional methods and working with traditional materials. We usually carry out the full project from start to .nish, taking all the pressure off you. If you want to project manage alongside us you are more than welcome. We also carry out all the following: • All types of Refurbishments • New house builds • Commercial to Domestic conversions • Barn conversions • All types of listed work • General building works • Decorating works 2 Services in the Local Churches St James the Less, Dorney St. John the Baptist, Eton Wick St. John the Evangelist, Eton Vicar: Revd. La Stacey, The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 email: revlastacey@gmail.com For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes’ web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk _____________________________________________________________ Methodist Church, Eton Wick Alma Road, Eton Wick, SL4 6JZ Minister: Rev Margaret Dudley, 01753 867117 Sunday 6.30pm Evening Service Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Burnham Parish Priest: Fr. Andy Richardson, 01628 605764 Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass Sunday 9.45am Mass Revd. La Stacey writes: We drove a little way along the Normandy Coast on our way back from holiday recently. As we went through the town of Courseulles-sur-Mer we noticed that there were photographs on all the lampposts of the Canadians who had lost their life in the D-day landing at that particular beach. I imagine they had been put up as part of the 75th year commemorations. I found it distressing to see those faces and remember the level of destruction of those days. Part of the purpose of commemoration is to remind us never to let it happen again. I think I noticed one photograph of a German soldier as well. I wonder if there were others. People of many nationalities lost their lives in that dreadful conflict. My prayer is that, whatever model of governance and cooperation is found for us within Europe, peaceful relations will continue to be a prime focus. June 6th was D-day, and June 9th this year is when we remember Pentecost and the surprise outpouring of the language of love and joy given by the peace-bringing Spirit on people of many nations. It’s a language we could imitate in our daily interactions, as we post on social-media and as we interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures day-to-day. I wonder what photographs of people you would put on 6 Commoners Management Committee ensures that a large amount of our environment is both preserved and carefully managed. Whilst the creation of Dorney Lake by Eton College and the Jubilee River by the Environment Agency created debate amongst residents during their construction, we have to recognise and welcome the beauty and enjoyment provided by both of these recent additions to the Dorney DNA. Dorney is very fortunate to have 43 listed buildings in our small area – beautiful properties and building elements that are a very significant part of our DNA. There is always pressure on the planners to permit development in an area such as Dorney, but credit has to go to South Bucks District Council Planning Department who have been very careful in managing planning applications against the strict criteria of the Green Belt and the Conservation areas of Dorney and Boveney. There are, unfortunately, some elements of our DNA that might be disappearing. There aren’t many active bee-keepers, as far as I know, in Dorney and one doesn’t see many home-grown pineapples in the Dorney Horticultural Society’s Annual Show (!) but it is welcoming to still see horses in the fields as well as the free ranging cattle on Dorney Common. Those of us who love the villages we live in are simply custodians for the short time that we are here. A custodian is defined as “a person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something”. If one believes that we are custodians, our joint responsibility is therefore, as residents, to take care of and protect our houses and our villages. Looking after Dorney, Dorney Reach, Boveney and Lake End for our children, our grandchildren and all future residents is, certainly, a pleasure for my family and I hope, for all other residents. Recognising and respecting the wonderful Dorney DNA that many before us have striven for is our history. Our future requires constant vigilance, support for the landowners and the commitment of residents and businesses to protect and enhance the DNA. The Dorney DNA is fragile. It needs our continuing support. Jill Dax jill@daxfamily.com 9 Slough Talking Newspaper is a registered charity (number 285948) established 40 years ago in 1979. It is a weekly audio news service for the blind and visually impaired who find it difficult to read the local newspapers (Slough Observer and Slough Express). A selection from these papers is read verbatim and recorded onto a USB stick and sent out to listeners who have been given a portable player as part of the service. All of this is provided free for listeners and the whole production process is carried out by volunteers. We also record a quarterly audio magazine with short stories, interesting interviews, readings and information. As well as Slough Borough, we distribute to the surrounding villages. Our objective is to make life easier for people who are unable to read printed news, due to problems with their sight or other physical difficulties. How do we do our work? Friday is our main day of operation. There are five editors and five reading groups who take it in turns to be on duty. The editor buys the local papers in the morning and decides which articles to select for inclusion at the afternoon reading/recording session to produce a 90- minute audio version. Copying onto USB sticks for our listeners takes place early Friday evening using a simple machine that copies seven sticks at a time. Every stick is checked and put into a yellow pouch. These pouches then go into mail sacks which are taken to the Royal Mail in Wexham Road. All of this is done by volunteers. The Royal Mail delivers them free, courtesy of the Articles for the Blind concession. After listening to the recording, the listener arranges for the stick to be posted back to us so that we can erase it at a session on a Thursday morning and then re-use it. The service is free and easy for the listener. Slough Talking Newspaper depends on three crucial elements: Listeners - we are always keen to enrol new listeners. If you know of anyone living in the area who would like to receive the news service, please let us know. Volunteers - we are on the lookout for new people to join our teams in various roles. Can you spare some time to join us? Donations - Slough Talking Newspaper is funded solely through donations. Even though the service is provided by volunteers for free, it costs between £2000 and £2500 a year on average to make it available. Can you help? e-mail: sloughtn@outlook.com Tel: 07787 234272 Website: www.sloughtn.co.uk Note: There are also similar services in Windsor and Maidenhead. 12 Visiting Dorney Lake Dorney Lake is a privately owned site, and access to members of the public is welcome unless we are hosting a sporting or private event. During certain events, the site is closed to avoid potential conflict between pedestrians and dogs, with runners, triathlon cycling or rowing crew. Please check the events calendar below for forthcoming events, as public access may be restricted or not permitted on certain event days. Please call us on 01753 832756 for the most up to date information. June 2019 Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd - Private Rowing Regatta – car park & access by foot only/or spectators can pay on entry Saturday 8th – Private Triathlon - car park & footpaths closed until 1.30pm Thursday 13th – Private Run event – car park & footpaths open Saturday 22nd – Private Rowing Regatta - car park & access by foot only/or spectators can pay on entry Sunday 23rd – Private Rowing Regatta - car park & footpaths closed all day Friday 28th – Private Triathlon - car park & footpaths closed all day Saturday 29th – Private Triathlon - car park & footpaths closed all day Sunday 30th – Private Triathlon - car park & footpaths closed all day July 2019 Saturday 6th – Private Triathlon - car park & footpaths closed all day Saturday 13th – Private Triathlon - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm *Also, please can we ask that the paths nearest to the lake are kept free, as this is the coaching path for rowing coaches to cycle alongside their rowers to give training instructions. 13Crossrail confirms TWO YEAR delay to opening date It was due to open in December 2018, but Crossrail has now confirmed that they are unlikely to open until December 2020, and Bond Street station even later. Following a review, and citing the complexity of the remaining work, Crossrail has identified a six-month window for delivery of the central section, with a midpoint at the end of 2020. However, TfL Rail expects to take over the mainline service between Reading and Paddington this December. Following a detailed audit of the programme, including what went wrong in the past, the new team has produced a plan to put the central core of the project back on track. That gives a launch window of October 2020 to March 2021 for the core tunnels, and they expect to be able to narrow down the window as they progress with the fit out. December 2020 still looks the most comfortable date as that’s when mainline timetables change, but Crossrail has been burnt before when committing to dates, so is being more careful this time. It is expected that all stations on the route will open except for Bond Street Station, which is heavily delayed because of design and delivery challenges. Once the central section opens, full services across the Elizabeth line from Reading and Heathrow in the west to Abbey Wood and Shenfield in the east, will commence as soon as possible. As the work proceeds Crossrail says that it will be providing regular progress reports, and increasingly specific estimates of when the Elizabeth line will open. Crossrail expects that the remaining fit-out and systems installation in the stations and tunnels will be completed this year. This will allow the new stations and rail infrastructure to be integrated with the rest of the railway. Crossrail also expects that Bombardier Transportation and Siemens will complete development of the train and signalling software this year allowing the train control system to be fully tested. With thanks to ianvisits (www.ianvisits.co.uk) for the update 14 ‘Hand Crafted in Taplow’ In the December edition of this magazine, I expressed delight at receiving a certain email. This month, delight returned with an email from the same source. Last year, our local (well, just in Taplow) craft brewery moogBREW had announced a brief opening in Christmas week in its new premises in Ye Meads with, alas, none of its own product on sale. Now, at the end of May, regular open days were about to resume. Margi and Id Williams wrote ‘the new brewhouse is up and running and we are ready to re-open our garden gate’. Quite a few of us from Dorney went through that gate, including many familiar and friendly faces. Well, as the email said, ‘it has been a long time coming.’ I should at this stage make an obvious point. Other excellent beers are available from super establishments throughout ‘Dorney and district’. I’d like to see them all getting coverage here in the future. We’d like to hear the plans of pubs and restaurants around Dorney and if any reader wants to share an enthusiasm for a venue, please do. I must admit that I’ve remarked that the Williams’ product can be a little strong. Their English Porters and magnificent Russian Imperial Stouts need approaching with particular respect. But there we were, in the early summer sun, sitting in the garden at Meads End (Margi and Id seem be as accomplished gardeners as they are brewers) quaffing their Kidder Extra Pale and Selina Saison, which I’ve heard compared to white wine, and we were fully capable of walking home afterwards. Our hosts moved a short distance from Marsh Lane last year. By the end of February, their garage was being converted to receive ‘shiny new brewery equipment’. This was all installed ready for production to start in April. Somewhere along the line a license was granted for the taproom. It seems these ‘open gate’ days will become more frequent. moogBrew are licensed for on and off sales by appointment 7 days a week. Locals are advised to call or email to fix a mutually convenient time to visit. If you’re out for a walk, you might find their product at the Lakehouse Café by Taplow Lake. Well, that’s the magazine almost put to bed. I think I’ll have a bottle of that Selina Saison to celebrate! MoogBREW are at Meads End, Ye Meads, Taplow SL6 0DH. http://www.moogbrew.co.uk/ STOP PRESS – NEXT OPEN DAYS: SATURDAY JUNE 8 2-6 pm AND SUNDAY JUNE 9 2-5 pm 17 Graham Easton 8th February 1947 – 16th April 2019 Graham lived in the village, and served it, for many years, living in Harcourt Road and raising two sons who were the centre of his world. He was a keen sportsman, playing golf, tennis, rugby, cricket to a high standard. Indeed, it was the tennis injury to his hip when he was playing in December that most likely masked the symptoms of the spreading cancer. He was a man with a strong sense of community, serving on the Parish Council and Village Hall Committee for many years. In the Parish Council he was particularly supportive, using his professional skills in environmental management to push for the additional height to the M4 sound barriers, showing far superior technical expertise than was available to the local road management team. It was for his tireless work on behalf of the Village Hall where he will be most remembered, leaving a legacy to be proud of. He was a driving force in the work to refurbish the hall at a time when the rain already came through the roof. In addition, he was the Chairman, the handyman, and the bookings clerk. I can't begin to imagine how much time and effort he has put into making the hall a community space well used by all ages – and he did it because he absolutely believed that this community was worth serving, volunteering a large proportion of his own time. There were over 200 people at Graham’s funeral, which had us laughing and crying as we remembered his life. He was a good and truly honest man, gentle, with a quick wit. He will be much missed. His son Bob is running the Windsor half marathon on 29th September in his Dad’s name for Thames Hospice. If you would like to support him his justgiving page is: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bobeaston 22Dorney Village Hall www.dorneyvillagehall.co.uk Dorney Village Hall has a large main area with stage, a smaller annexed room, kitchen and store rooms. It is served by a large private car park and adjacent there is a tennis court, a playground and a playing field. It is used by residents for a multitude of activities such as dancing classes, keep fit, children’s nursery, badminton, horticultural and hired out for parties, dances and weddings. The management committee welcomes non-residents, organisations, clubs, businesses, and societies to hire the halls. Main hall: 15 x 7.4m, ceiling height 7m Fixed stage with curtains: 4.5 x 6m Annexe: 9.8 x 3.5m, ceiling height 2m Licensed to seat 100 people Children’s tables and chairs available Beechwood suspended dance floor 75 space free car park From £12 per hour (minimum of 3 hours) for Dorney Parish Residents Bookings: 01628 200900 Email: enquiries@dorneyvillagehall.com Online on www.dorneyvillagehall.co.uk 23The Parish Pump A summary of the May 2019 Dorney Parish Council Meeting The full Minutes can be found on www.dorney.org.uk • M4 Smartmotorway/Double Yellow Lines in Court Lane/Marsh Lane. Matt Orchard of Balfour Beatty reported that the use of the vibrating roller had stopped after complaints about noise and that the project was still working around the badger setts. The badgers would be rehoused at the end of the official breeding season on July 1. Ryan Curtis Highways Officer at Transport for Bucks reported that Traffic Management could not be put in place yet for Highways England because Thames Water has a 5 months TM permit until September and has an open permit to go in and out of Marsh Lane to carry out work. The PC requested to see this TM plan for Thames Water. Cllr Harris said it was imperative that a TM permit took into account concerns about the dangerous Court Lane corner outside the Rowing Lake and the installation of a temporary roundabout at Court Lane/Village Road. He pointed out that about 90% of the 200 children at Dorney School came by car but Jim Stacey of Highways England said that the School had raised no concerns with them. Matt Orchard said he had been raising Dorney PC’s concerns at the M4 Stakeholders’ meetings and also with Vertis, the specialist company Balfour Beatty uses to draw up their TM plans. Ryan Curtis said that Highways England had responded to him that based on their modelling, the roundabout and double yellow lines were not a concern, but they have agreed to more modelling. Cllr Dhillon stressed that Bucks CC and Highways England needed to find solutions and he would immediately organise a meeting with the Bucks CC Highways Safety Officer. Communication would improve – the Clerk to the PC would be copied into all relevant correspondence and she would receive minutes of Stakeholders’ meetings while Ryan Curtis would also circulate such correspondence. Paul Humpleman raised concerns again, on behalf of St James the Less Church, about parking congestion causing a problem to users of the Church, many of whom were elderly and needed to park near to the Church. • Orchard Herbs Farm. Cllr Dhillon said he was still waiting for SBDC Enforcement Officers to arrange a meeting with him. • Huntercombe Lane South/Boveney Road. The former has been repaired and the latter jet patched. • Cattle Grids. Replacements were still awaited. Cllr Harris stressed that the traffic management plan during these repair works must ensure Boveney Common is not closed. • Bucks County Council/South Bucks District Council. Cllr Dhillon reported that the order had now been placed for a Unitary Authority in Bucks and that the Shadow Authority should be approved by 29/5/19. SBDC will approving the Chiltern and South Bucks Local Plan immediately and then it will go out to public consultation. • Parish Council. It was resolved to elect Cllr Keith Harris as Chairman and Cllr Andrew Purdie as Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year. Cllr Richard Ormond will be Chairman of the Finance Committee. Cllrs Purdie, Foxley and Dax were appointed representatives on SBALC (South Bucks Association of Local Councils) and Cllrs Purdie and Dax were appointed representatives on BALC (Bucks Association of Local Councils). Council meetings will be held at 8pm on the second Tuesday of each month except August in Dorney Village Hall. The annual Finance Meeting would be at 7.30pm on 12/11/19. 24 Dorney History Group The Dorney History Group has no meetings, currently, but it has a wealth of information about Dorney’s past on its website: www.dorney-history-group.org.uk, with over 6,000 web visitors each year. Eton Wick History Group The Eton Wick History Group has been meeting regularly since 1992. Eton Wick and the surrounding area is rich in history and the village has a heritage dating back to 1217. Meetings are held at 7.30 pm in Eton Wick Hall, Eton Wick, and everyone is welcome. Refreshments are served, and there is a charge of £2.00 to cover costs. Visitors and new members are always very welcome. 2019 Programme 10th July 2019 ‘Failed to Return: Amy Johnson and Leslie Howard’, with Mr Tony Easton 11th September 2019 ‘Flora and Fauna of the Jubilee River’, with Mr Bill Stacey 30th October 2019 ‘1919 and the Peace Conference’, with Mr Martin Davey 11th December 2019 ‘The Early Days of Fire Fighting in Bray, Eton and Eton Wick’, with Mr Geoff Hayes Further details from: Teresa Stanton teresams35@virginmedia.com Hedgerley Historical Society Monthly Meetings of Hedgerley Historical Society take place at Hedgerley Memorial Hall, Kiln Lane, Hedgerley SL2 3UZ at 8pm (unless otherwise stated) and visitors are most welcome. 2019 Programme June 19th ‘Eton before the College’ Dr David Lewis June 21st (Friday) ‘Bekonscot 90th Anniversary’ Brian Newman Smith A talk on the history of the world's oldest and original model village. Meet 7pm Bekonscot entrance Warwick Road Beaconsfield HP9 2PL No Booking required - Admission free MEMBERS ONLY July 12th (Friday) Wycombe Abbey - House and Grounds Tour plus Buffet Lunch. Booking required. £15 - closing date 19th June 2019. Meet 11am Wycombe Abbey High Wycombe HP11 1PE July 17th ‘Apollo 11 50th Anniversary’ Martin Fry Further details from: John Lovelock 01753 647187 jdlovelock@btinternet.com 30 The above is a summary of the journeys as they consist of many stops en route. Full details can be obtained from www.bustimes.org. It is recommended that the actual times for each day are checked online at www.bustimes.org. Dorney to Windsor and SloughCB15CB15Dorney to Windsor and SloughCB15CB15Dorney (The Palmer Arms)10:0812:38Dorney (The Palmer Arms)14:1316:45Windsor/Eton Bridge (Eton, on Brocas Street)10:2312:53Windsor/Eton Bridge (Eton, on Brocas Street)14:2817:00Slough Bus Station (Bay 3)10:3413:04Slough Bus Station (Bay 3)14:3917:12Slough and Windsor to DorneyCB15CB15Slough and Windsor to DorneyCB15CB15Slough Bus Station (Bay 3)09:0511:35Slough Bus Station (Bay 3)13:1015:40Windsor/Eton Bridge (Eton, on Brocas Street)09:1711:47Windsor/Eton Bridge (Eton, on Brocas Street)13:2215:52Dorney (The Palmer Arms)09:3012:00Dorney (The Palmer Arms)13:3516:05Dorney to MaidenheadCB15CB15Dorney to MaidenheadCB15CB15Dorney (The Palmer Arms)09:3012:00Dorney (The Palmer Arms)13:3516:05Maidenhead Frascati Way (Stop S1)09:4512:15Maidenhead Frascati Way (Stop S1)13:5016:20Maidenhead to DorneyCB15CB15Maidenhead to DorneyCB15CB15Maidenhead Frascati Way (Stop S1)09:5012:20Maidenhead Frascati Way (Stop S1)13:5516:25Dorney (The Palmer Arms)10:0812:38Dorney (The Palmer Arms)14:1316:45Dorney to Windsor & SloughRE63RE68Slough and Windsor to DorneyRE68RE63Dorney Reach, opp Old Marsh Lane10:4314:51Slough Bus Station (Bay 3)11:1013:30Dorney, o/s The Palmer Arms PH10:4614:55Windsor/Eton Bridge (Eton on Brocas Street)13:40Windsor/Eton Bridge (Eton on Brocas Street)10:53sDorney, opp The Palmer Arms PH11:2313:46Slough Bus Station (Bay 3)11:0315:09Dorney Dent's Corner (W-bound)11:23Dorney Court (adj)11:24Dorney to MaidenheadRE68RE63Dorney, o/s Elm View Farm11:25Dorney, opp The Palmer Arms PH11:2313:46Dorney Reach, adj Harcourt Road11:26Dorney Dent's Corner (W-bound)11:23Dorney Reach, adj Old Marsh Lane11:2813:50Dorney Court (adj)11:24Dorney Reach, opp Ye Meads11:28Dorney, o/s Elm View Farm11:25Dorney Reach, adj Harcourt Road11:26Maidenhead to DorneyRE68Dorney Reach, adj Old Marsh Lane11:2813:50Maidenhead Frascati Way (Stop S2)14:35Dorney Reach, opp Ye Meads11:28Dorney Reach, opp Old Marsh Lane14:51Maidenhead Frascati Way (Stop S2)11:4314:33Dorney, o/s The Palmer Arms PH14:55Times marked s – “sets down only” – the bus will only stop to drop passengers offBus Services from Dorney to Windsor, Slough and MaidenheadServices by Red Eagle (RE)Information correct on 1st March 2019https://bustimes.org/localities/dorneyBus Services from Dorney to Windsor, Slough and MaidenheadServices by Courtney Buses (CB) Information correct on 1st March 2019https://bustimes.org/localities/dorneyServices run Mondays to Saturdays (no Sunday services)Services run Tuesdays and Fridays only32Dorney Parish News Published monthly (except January and August) Editors: Peter Bowman, Tumbleweeds, 12, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODU peter.bowman@talktalk.net Tel: 01628 623228 Mobile: 07889 912714 Jean Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODT Tel: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Jan Bowman Production: Bill Dax Tel: 07802 365448 ____________________________________________________ Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Leishman, Mrs McCabe, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mr Penfold, Mrs Richmond, Mr Schwartz Miss Snook, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. Advertising in Dorney Parish News Dorney Parish News is an A5 newsletter that is circulated monthly (except July and December) to residents and businesses in Dorney Village, Dorney Reach, Boveney and Lake End. Our current print run is 250. Estimated readership is around 400 people. There are approximately 300 residential properties in Dorney Parish. Rate Card: Contact: Peter Bowman, Editor peter.bowman@talktalk.net 01628 623228 Advertising RatesHeight mmWidth mm10 issues1 issueFull Page190130£90£12Half Page90130£50£7Third of a page (Horizontal)60130£45£6Quarter Page (Horizontal)45130£40£533 Diggers Den 1a Oak Stubbs Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 0DW Phone: 01628 639 366 Mobile: 07803 179962 Email: mark@mashephard.builders M.A. Shephard Builders Ltd. are proud of our heritage and ourworkmanship. We have been trading for over 30 years and, in that time, we have developed a professional relationship with suppliers, building surveyors and other professionals. We specialise in high quality workmanship in the .elds of heritage work. using all the traditional methods and working with traditional materials. We usually carry out the full project from start to .nish, taking all the pressure off you. If you want to project manage alongside us you are more than welcome. We also carry out all the following: •All types of Refurbishments•New house builds•Commercial to Domestic conversions•Barn conversions•All types of listed work•General building works•Decorating works2 Planned Closure of Common Road for Replacement of Cattle Grids At the time of writing, Dorney residents have not received any direct communication from Bucks County Council about the closure of the road across the Common to Eton Wick resulting from maintenance work on the cattle grids. This letter from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead to their residents is to be found on the Notice Board of the Eton Town Council website. https://etontowncouncil2blog.wordpress.com/ https://etontowncouncil.wordpress.com/2019/06/21/eton-wick-road-cattle-grid-closed-in-july/ Our Ref: Eton Wick Cattle Grid Date: 12/06/2019 To: The Occupier RE: ETON WICK ROAD - CATTLE GRID MAINTENANCE WORKS Volker Highways on behalf of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, will be carrying out essential maintenance works to the cattle grid on the B3026 Eton Wick Road, approximately 140 metres west of its junction with Tilstone Avenue. The work, which will also involve minor reprofiling of the carriageway on the immediate approaches to the cattle grid, is planned to commence on 22nd July 2019. To enable the works to be carried out B3026 Eton Wick Road will be closed at the location of the cattle grid from 9.00hours on Monday 22nd July until 23.00 hours on Tuesday 30th July. Due to the nature of the works the road will remain closed for the entire duration of the works. The works will involve removal of the grid, demolition and removal of existing foundations, creation of new foundations, concrete curing, installation of the grid and road re-profiling. A signed diversion route will be in place during the works period. A number of Advance Warning signs including Variable Message Signs will be put in place to advise motorists of the upcoming closure. We have worked together with Eton Town Council and Eton Wick Village Association in providing the scheme information and receiving comments for consideration. Any changes to the dates and duration of the works will be displayed on works notification signs on site. Please also note that our neighbouring authority (Buckinghamshire County Council) will be performing similar works on their grid in Dorney. Their works will take place under a full road closure from Monday the 5th of August until Friday the 16th of August 2019. We have worked with bus companies and can confirm that the Courtney Buses service number 15 will operate as per the schedule between Eton Wick and Slough. The same service will terminate in Eton Wick and would not proceed to Maidenhead. This modified service will be in place during the closures for both grids. We have also been notified that Red Eagle will suspend their service number 63 and 68 for the duration of both sets of works.4 Services in the Local Churches St James the Less, Dorney St. John the Baptist, Eton Wick St. John the Evangelist, Eton Vicar: Revd. La Stacey, The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 email: revlastacey@gmail.com For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes’ web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk _____________________________________________________________ Methodist Church, Eton Wick Alma Road, Eton Wick, SL4 6JZ Minister: Rev Margaret Dudley, 01753 867117 Sunday 6.30pm Evening Service Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Burnham Parish Priest: Fr. Andy Richardson, 01628 605764 Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass Sunday 9.45am Mass Revd. La Stacey writes: So – it seems I am going to spend some time in a tent this summer. I want to take advantage of holiday time with the grandchildren and so that means going camping, apparently. And that will entail grappling with camping stoves and sleeping mats or blow-up mattresses and, having looked up the camp site and where our plot is, trecking 300 metres to the nearest loo. Hmmm. Musing on this prospect has given me pause to reflect on and feel sympathy for the vast numbers of people in the world who still have to go outside the house if they need the loo in the middle of the night, or who have to treck more than 300 metres every day to collect water. At least the likelihood is that I won’t be abducted, nor have to carry a water carrier on my head. Others aren’t so lucky. Peter Tyler gave us a very interesting talk about food insecurity in the many African countries in which he has worked at the ‘Something New’ coffee morning in Dorney Village Hall the other day. Even with the current austerity measures in this country, we face nothing like the levels of food, water and shelter deprivation of those places. Imagine if I were really going to show solidarity with those people and live under the same conditions as them for a while. I wonder how I would feel then? The gospel of John has a lovely line about Jesus. We’re in the season of Trinity at the moment when we think about God in our midst. St John says God became flesh and ‘dwelt’ among us. The word really means ‘pitched his tent’ among us. God came and camped with us because he wanted to be with his children so much. It seems that God went to greater lengths than I am going! Maybe I shouldn’t complain….. 6 DORNEY VILLAGE HALL: REPORT OF AGM 29 MAY 2019 The committee was delighted to welcome several local residents and regular users of the village hall at its AGM on 29 May. After the routine business, committee chairman Alice Foxley reported on the past year. She began by recalling the tireless efforts of former chairman Graham Easton, who sadly passed away recently. The loss of such a stalwart in the management of the village hall had created some short-term practical difficulties, but these had now been largely overcome, and the committee was determined to continue Graham’s good work. Bill Dax was a welcome addition to the strength of the committee. The hall continued to be well used, both by a range of regular clubs and classes, and as a popular venue for birthday parties and other celebrations. A regular handyman was now available, ensuring that maintenance and decorating tasks were dealt with promptly. For the future, a milestone would be reached in November, with repayment of the final instalment of the loan taken out for the renovation of the hall in 2014. It was important that funds continued to be put aside to pay for any future major work, so that the hall could become self-financing. Treasurer Euan MacLennan then circulated the draft accounts for 2018/9, which would need to be signed off by an auditor before submitting to the Charity Commission. Financially it had been a good year, with income over £27,000, the highest for four years. Of this, 60% came from regular bookings and 40% from ad-hoc hirers. He estimated that residents accounted for only about 22% of bookings, and it was hoped to increase this proportion in the future. Expenditure came to £15,000, of which cleaning costs were the largest item, over a third of the total. Euan drew attention to an adjustment agreed with the parish council, whereby the charge by the council for ground maintenance had been reduced from £1,250 to £250, which better reflected the actual costs, and the committee had then paid the council £1,000 as a contribution towards the loan charge incurred by the council on the grant for the major refurbishment. In response to a question, he explained it would not be possible to make the same change retrospectively, but that the committee would continue to pay the loan charge contribution to the council in future years until the interest costs had been reimbursed. At the present time, about £40,000 had been accumulated in a savings account against future major works, and the current account stood at around £6,000. Discussion then turned to plans for future enhancements to the hall and its facilities. The committee said they planned to upgrade the chairs this year, to meet concerns raised by ad-hoc hirers. The Horticultural Society considered that the tables were more in need of replacement, as some were broken or damaged, and the heights varied. It was concluded that replacing the tables should be considered for the following year. There was a useful exchange of views about a range of other issues, from curtains to dustbins, and in particular over standards of cleanliness. It was suggested that there was little in the hall to identify it with Dorney, other than the parish map. Perhaps some local pictures on the walls might help? Alice thanked everyone for their input and hoped that engagement between users and committee would continue throughout the year, not just at the AGM. Finally, all present took the opportunity to test out samples of the new chairs being considered. Valuable feedback was gained, and a clear preference was expressed for two of the five possible, with one of these in the lead. Watch this space for when the new chairs arrive later this year! Following the meeting, I am pleased to say that one of the attendees has joined the committee. There is still room for more, so if anyone is looking for voluntary work, to enhance their CV or just for the good of the community, do please get in touch. One item we did not have time to discuss at the AGM was the 50th anniversary of the opening of the hall in 2020. Should we mark this occasion, and if so, how? Any ideas, please! Virginia Silvester Secretary, Dorney Village Hall Management Committee virginia@dorneyphoto.com 10Early in July, just as this edition of DPN is circulated, the Annual Show programme will be dropping through letter boxes the length and breadth of Dorney. The programme will also be posted on Next Door. If you want to enter or just see the programme, and don’t have one, call Ron Alsworth (01628 669988) or Peter Bowman (07889 912714) or email ddhs@btinternet.com At the heart of the Show are the two divisions for Vegetables/Fruit and Flowers. But if you don’t see yourself as a horticulturalist or the weather has not been kind to your crops, there are the Domestic section and the Adult Handicraft section. The Domestic section gives you an opportunity to share your skills in jam & pickle making and cake baking while the Handicrafts section is the excuse to paint, photo or sew and, of course, win a prize. The special Children’s (under 16) section is divided into classes for the under and over 8’s. Here is a chance to take photographs, paint and draw (remember that a selected picture will be on the front cover of a later edition of Dorney Parish News), build Lego, decorate fairy cakes, arrange flowers and much more beside. Do please encourage any children of your acquaintance to enter. You don't have to be a member of the Horticultural Society to enter. All our neighbours in Dorney & surrounding districts are very welcome to compete on August 31. You'd be welcome as well to inspect the items and see the prize giving in the afternoon. Entry is free. Register your entries at the Village Hall between 10am and 11.30am. Then all are excluded from the Hall while judging takes place until 2pm. Prizes will be presented at 2.30pm. After that, you make your way home, while you decide just where to display your cup or medal. Your Village Show Needs You Please come along and support us The Sixty-sixth DORNEY ANNUAL SHOW Saturday 31st August 2019 In DORNEY VILLAGE HALL Everyone Welcome Special Children's Section11We're so "Chuffed" to see the Steam train again! Do you remember when Steam came back to Eton (at Windsor & Eton Riverside Station) on Valentine’s Day last year? Well, this will be a regular occurrence through this summer, every Tuesday. The trips to Windsor, one of Britain’s most popular destinations, will depart three times a day from London Waterloo on Tuesdays between June and September, arriving at Windsor & Eton Riverside at approximately 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. The new RBWM Mayor, Cllr Luxton, is seen here with David Buck, who owns the company, and was on the footplate as Mayflower steamed in on 4th June for its inaugural journey this year. Built for the London & North Eastern Railway, 61306 Mayflower is one of two surviving B1 Class locomotives. The B1's were designed as mixed traffic locomotives capable of hauling express passenger trains as well as freight traffic. As powerful, go anywhere engines, the B1's worked across most of the UK rail network from East Anglia to Scotland. Mayflower was built in 1948 by the North British Locomotive Company in Glasgow but was delivered post-nationalisation and acquired the number 61306 by British Railways. She was first allocated to Hull Botanic Gardens Depot followed by a spell at Hull Dairycotes Depot before being finally transferred to Low Moor Depot, Bradford. She was the last B1 in service, her final trip was hauling the 'Yorkshire Pullman' from Leeds in September 1967. Mayflower was immediately purchased for preservation and was initially based at Steamtown in Carnforth. She was fully restored for mainline operation and worked a number of rail tours in the 1970's. Acquired by Steam Dreams owner David Buck in 2014, she returned to the mainline in 2015 before being withdrawn for an extensive overhaul. Resplendent in the early British Railways apple green livery as she was originally given when delivered in 1948, she returned to full mainline operation in early 2019. Mayflower has two cylinders, 6 driving wheels, a firebox grate area of 30 square feet and can operate at 75mph. So, if there are any members of the famous Dorney Locospotters Club, run by T.W.E. Roche but sadly disbanded in January 1966, that would like a wander down memory lane, please head over to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station on a Tuesday and enjoy the experience! However, if you would like to experience the steam train journey, you’ll have to join it at Waterloo. The website with full details of the Royal Windsor Steam Express is www.royalwindsorsteamexpress.co.uk and, if you would like to enjoy a steam train experience elsewhere in the UK, just look at the options on the Steam Dreams website - www.steamdreams.co.uk 12 On your bike: Route 1 One of the joys of living in Dorney is the abundance of safe cycling tracks and paths, often alongside water. We are very lucky indeed to have on our doorstep the three scenic waterways of the Thames, the Jubilee River and Dorney Lake. Without having to endure the risks (and potential wrath of drivers) of a main road, we can enjoy a cycle along all three on no more than a nine mile treck. Having lived in Dorney for 16 years and semi-retired four years ago, I have recently started to explore a number of routes around the village and beyond to Taplow and Burnham Beeches. I am fortunate to enjoy, and follow, the much longer term experience from my “Sherpa”, Jeff Day who, as a former runner and now a daily cyclist, knows almost every local lane, track, route and peril as well as many historical and beautiful sights on the way. Against my better judgement, I have been persuaded by our editor to write about some of these routes in the hope readers may also hop on to their own pedal bike and possibly gain from the experience as well as the exercise. Any reasonably well maintained mountain or hybrid cycle (as opposed to an expensive road bike), should do the trick, although it would be advisable to ensure the seat is properly adjusted and brakes work well. Also, a bell is essential and helmet very worthwhile. Here is the link to the cycle-route.com site, around the three waterways - https://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Dorney,_Jubilee_and_Thames_Rivers-Cycle-Route-145.html . This is quite easy, being mostly off road and very flat. However, a similar, but longer and more challenging route which we enjoy, is as follows. Starting and finishing from The Palmer Arms as a convenient meeting place, head up Village Road and turn left into Court Lane, past probably the best remaining Tudor house in the country, Dorney Court, and then turn left into Dorney Lake. On the right before the car park is a landscaped tarmac track which leads direct to the Thames Path. For those looking for an extra thrill there is a small up and over hillock over drainage worth punting on the left. Turn right at the National Cycle milepost (5 miles left to Windsor and 3 miles right to Maidenhead), on to the tow path which is mainly single track with a few bumps and tree roots -care needed as the Thames looms very close and many walkers, often with dogs, and othercyclists, will also be enjoying the air. This is where a tinkle of the bell is recommended,followed by a greeting or ‘thank you’.If you feel confident enough to look over the river, or if not to stop, dismount and view, you may see: Bray Marina (excellent restaurant location); The Fisheries residences (one day......) 14 Here are extracts from the latest Neighbourhood Policing Update kindly provided by PCSO Angela O’Connell, who is a member of the local policing team for Burnham/Farnhams/Taplow. Neighbourhood Priorities Burglary This quarter we have seen an increase in burglary from 19 to 24.There have been two in the Dorney area. Now that the summer is finally here please remember to keep sheds locked and if you are in the garden ensure your front doors and windows are secure. If you are going away, ensure you cancel newspaper & milk deliveries, and make neighbours you trust aware that you’ll be away, so they can keep an eye on your property as well. Speeding Dorney Parish Council are now looking into setting up a Community Speedwatch in the area. If you would like to make a difference and are able to volunteer your time to monitor speeding in areas highlighted for concern by fellow residents, please contact either PCSO O’Connell or Councillor Jill Dax. Other News Unauthorised Encampments continue to be an issue in the area and the team are working closely with councillors in an effort to combat this. A Whatsapp group called Landwatch has been created for landowners which is run by Burnham councillor, Adam Prince. A notification is sent out when we have visitors in the area to ensure that the landowners can then check their sites and ensure that preventative measures are in place. If you have land and would like to be part of the Landwatch then please contact Councillor Adam Prince at aprince@burnhamparish.gov.uk. 16 Please feed our swans! Wendy from Swan Support (www.swansupport.org.uk) has been spreading the word that it’s OK to feed bread to our swans.... and lots of other food too. Our swan numbers are down as sadly some have flown elsewhere and permanently moved, searching for food. Swans, ducks and geese need a variety of foods to keep them fit and healthy: Bread, Wheat, Leafy Greens, Dried Grass, Grains and Cereals, Swan food or pellets DayDateActivityVenueTimeJULThu18Dorney Youth Club (during term time) For Children of the Parish. Dorney Village Hall 6 to 7.30 pmFri19Sat20Sun21Dorney Short Mat Bowls ClubDorney Village Hall 7 to 10 pmMon22Tue23The Charteris Club: LunchEton Wick Village Hall12.00 noonDorney Badminton ClubDorney Village Hall 8 to 10 pmWed24Yoga Class - Gentle Yoga Dorney Village Hall 10 amYoga Class - Chair YogaDorney Village Hall 11.45 amThe Charteris Club: LunchEton Wick Village Hall12.00 noonThu25Fri26Sat27Yoga Class - Gentle Yoga Dorney Village Hall 10 amYoga Class - Chair YogaDorney Village Hall 11.45 amThe Charteris Club: LunchEton Wick Village Hall12.00 noonSun28Mon29Tue30The Charteris Club: LunchEton Wick Village Hall12.00 noonDorney Badminton ClubDorney Village Hall 8 to 10 pmWed31Yoga Class - Gentle Yoga Dorney Village Hall 10 amYoga Class - Chair YogaDorney Village Hall 11.45 amThe Charteris Club: LunchEton Wick Village Hall12.00 noonContactsDorney Badminton ClubTeresa McGuinness07776364046Dorney Youth ClubLeanne Kittel 07919 484855Something NewElaine Gyles01753 841592emgyles@gmail.comYoga ClassesBridget Taylor 07880 541111bridget.taylor61@gmail.comThe Charteris ClubJulie Chappell07598 565091Dorney Diary19 The Parish Pump A summary of the June 2019 Dorney Parish Council MeetingThe full Minutes can be found on www.dorney.org.uk •M4 Smartmotorway Matt Orchard of Balfour Beatty reported that the pontoonhas been dropped in the river as a temporary walking route to maintain theThames Pathway and that the badgers were becoming more of a problem but itwas hoped they would be enticed away at the end of the breeding season in July.The Clerk reported concerns from the Head of Dorney School that intake wasseriously lower for next year due to the closure of Marsh Lane making travel timelonger and more difficult. Matt Orchard will meet with the School. Jim Stacey ofHighways England reported that the Bucks CC Highways Officer had advised thatday’s Traffic Management meeting that the installation of double yellow lines inCourt Lane was progressing. He had asked Bucks CC for the design of thetemporary roundabout so he can price it up and make recommendationsaccordingly to install the roundabout for the duration of the contract. He wouldhave a definite date for the closure of the Marsh Lane bridge by the next ParishCouncil meeting. Cllr Pepler was concerned that a resident had suffered a burglaryafter his property was exposed by the cut back of a large amount of vegetationabout which the resident had not been informed. Matt Orchard had informed theNeighbourhood Policing Team, who had visited the property and offered advice.•Bucks CC Cllr Dhillon said he would ensure the correct design for the roundaboutis sent to Highways England. Cllr Harris will measure the distance required for theyellow lines and report to Cllr Dhillon. Cllr Harris raised concerns that Transport forBucks (TfB) will be closing Dorney Common from July 22 to August 16 to replacethe cattle grids which would have a detrimental effect on businesses around theCommon and on Dorney residents. He suggested that the side gates should beused to allow traffic flow. It was disappointing that TfB had not informed the PCand notification had come via Eton Town Council. Cllr Harris would attend aproposed meeting on this in Eton Wick Village Hall on June 19. Cllr Dhillon wouldinvestigate. Cllr Dhillon would report back in July on a meeting he had been unableto attend of Bucks CC and SBDC Enforcement officers regarding Orchard HerbsFarm.•SBDC report Cllr Pepler reported that temporary housing being built along theBath Road will be completed in June. Cllr Pepler is now the new Chairman of SBDC.Cllr Purdie asked if Cllr Pepler can arrange for the litter bins by the children’splayground in Trumpers Field to be emptied more frequently as they are alwaysoverflowing.•Chairman’s Report Cllr Harris had met with Eton College who were prepared tooffer £5k towards the double yellow lines outside the Rowing Lake. A follow upmeeting would cover problems with Boveney car park. It was noted that eventusers should not be using the route across Boveney Common.•Councillor Vacancy The official notice had gone out that if a by-election to fill thevacancy has not been requested by 10 electors by June 14 then Dorney PC can fillthe vacancy by co-option. Two residents have shown interest in the vacancy and itwas agreed that, if no election is called, to invite them to the next council meetingto give a brief resume about themselves and the reasons they wish to become aparish councillor, in order to select a new councillor.•Court Lane parking The Clerk will write formally to Eton College from DorneyParish Council accepting their kind offer of £5k towards the cost of double yellowlines.•Dorney Parish News The new format for the minutes had been published in theJune issue and it was agreed that this style should continue. Cllr Harris suggested22 Visiting Dorney Lake Dorney Lake is a privately owned site, and access to members of the public is welcome unless we are hosting a sporting or private event. During certain events, the site is closed to avoid potential conflict between pedestrians and dogs, with runners, triathlon cycling or rowing crew. Please check the events calendar below for forthcoming events, as public access may be restricted or not permitted on certain event days. Please call us on 01753 832756 for the most up to date information. July 2019 Saturday 6th – Private Triathlon - car park & footpaths closed all day Saturday 13th – Private Triathlon - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm August 2019 Sunday 4th – Private Triathlon - car park & footpaths closed until 1.30pm Saturday 10th – Private Triathlon - car park & footpaths closed all day Sunday 11th – Private Triathlon - car park & footpaths closed until 1.30pm Saturday 17th – Private Triathlon - car park & footpaths closed all day Sunday 18th – Rollerski - car park & footpaths open *Also, please can we ask that the paths nearest to the lake are kept free, as this is thecoaching path for rowing coaches to cycle alongside their rowers to give traininginstructions. 27 Dorney Village Hall www.dorneyvillagehall.co.uk Dorney Village Hall has a large main area with stage, a smaller annexed room, kitchen and store rooms. It is served by a large private car park and adjacent there is a tennis court, a playground and a playing field. It is used by residents for a multitude of activities such as dancing classes, keep fit, children’s nursery, badminton, horticultural and hired out for parties, dances and weddings. The management committee welcomes non-residents, organisations, clubs, businesses, and societies to hire the halls. Main hall: 15 x 7.4m, ceiling height 7m Fixed stage with curtains: 4.5 x 6m Annexe: 9.8 x 3.5m, ceiling height 2m Licensed to seat 100 people Children’s tables and chairs available Beechwood suspended dance floor 75 space free car park From £12 per hour (minimum of 3 hours) for Dorney Parish Residents Bookings: 01628 200900 Email: enquiries@dorneyvillagehall.com Online on www.dorneyvillagehall.co.uk 29 Dorney History Group The Dorney History Group has no meetings, currently, but it has a wealth of information about Dorney’s past on its website: www.dorney-history-group.org.uk, with over 6,000 web visitors each year. Eton Wick History Group The Eton Wick History Group has been meeting regularly since 1992. Eton Wick and the surrounding area is rich in history and the village has a heritage dating back to 1217. Meetings are held at 7.30 pm in Eton Wick Hall, Eton Wick, and everyone is welcome. Refreshments are served, and there is a charge of £2.00 to cover costs. Visitors and new members are always very welcome. 2019 Programme 10th July 2019 ‘Failed to Return: Amy Johnson and Leslie Howard’, with Mr Tony Easton 11th September 2019 ‘Flora and Fauna of the Jubilee River’, with Mr Bill Stacey 30th October 2019 ‘1919 and the Peace Conference’, with Mr Martin Davey 11th December 2019 ‘The Early Days of Fire Fighting in Bray, Eton and Eton Wick’, with Mr Geoff Hayes Further details from: Teresa Stanton teresams35@virginmedia.com Hedgerley Historical Society Monthly Meetings of Hedgerley Historical Society take place at Hedgerley Memorial Hall, Kiln Lane, Hedgerley SL2 3UZ at 8pm (unless otherwise stated) and visitors are most welcome. 2019 Programme July 12th (Friday) Wycombe Abbey - House and Grounds Tour plus Buffet Lunch. Booking required. £15 - closing date 19th June 2019. Meet 11am Wycombe Abbey High Wycombe HP11 1PE July 17th ‘Apollo 11 50th Anniversary’ Martin Fry September 7th (Saturday) Day Trip to Bowood House (by coach) Bowood Caine WiltshireSN11 OLZ. Capability Brown Garden Tour plus House and Gardens admission. Departing Spar Hedgerley Hill 9am returning 7pm. Tickets £30. Booking required - £5 deposit required balance in August September 18th ‘The Rothschilds and Tring’ Tim Amsden Further details from: John Lovelock 01753 647187 jdlovelock@btinternet.com 32Dorney Parish News Published monthly (except January and August) Editors: Peter Bowman, Tumbleweeds, 12, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODU peter.bowman@talktalk.net Tel: 01628 623228 Mobile: 07889 912714 Jean Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODT Tel: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Jan Bowman Production: Bill Dax Tel: 07802 365448 ____________________________________________________ Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Leishman, Mrs McCabe, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mr Penfold, Mrs Richmond, Mr Schwartz Miss Snook, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. Advertising in Dorney Parish News Dorney Parish News is an A5 newsletter that is circulated monthly (except July and December) to residents and businesses in Dorney Village, Dorney Reach, Boveney and Lake End. Our current print run is 250. Estimated readership is around 400 people. There are approximately 300 residential properties in Dorney Parish. Rate Card: Contact: Peter Bowman, Editor peter.bowman@talktalk.net 01628 623228 Advertising RatesHeight mmWidth mm10 issues1 issueFull Page190130£90£12Half Page90130£50£7Third of a page (Horizontal)60130£45£6Quarter Page (Horizontal)45130£40£533 Diggers Den 1a Oak Stubbs Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 0DW Phone: 01628 639 366 Mobile: 07803 179962 Email: mark@mashephard.builders M.A. Shephard Builders Ltd. are proud of our heritage and ourworkmanship. We have been trading for over 30 years and, in that time, we have developed a professional relationship with suppliers, building surveyors and other professionals. We specialise in high quality workmanship in the .elds of heritage work. using all the traditional methods and working with traditional materials. We usually carry out the full project from start to .nish, taking all the pressure off you. If you want to project manage alongside us you are more than welcome. We also carry out all the following: •All types of Refurbishments•New house builds•Commercial to Domestic conversions•Barn conversions•All types of listed work•General building works•Decorating works2 Services in the Local Churches St James the Less, Dorney St. John the Baptist, Eton Wick St. John the Evangelist, Eton Vicar: Revd. La Stacey, The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 email: revlastacey@gmail.com For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes’ web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk _____________________________________________________________ Methodist Church, Eton Wick Alma Road, Eton Wick, SL4 6JZ Minister: Rev Margaret Dudley, 01753 867117 Sunday 6.30pm Evening Service Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Burnham Parish Priest: Fr. Andy Richardson, 01628 605764 Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass Sunday 9.45am Mass Rev La Stacey writes: Andrew Carnegie, the steel magnate and philanthropist, apparently often said: "He who dies rich, dies disgraced." Jesus told a story about a man who was a prize hoarder. He had a good harvest and found his barn wasn’t big enough. Instead of sharing it with others, (I wonder if he even gave his tithe to the temple), he tore down his normal barn and built himself a bigger barn. Jesus called him a fool for being rich towards himself and not rich towards God. Many of us have a bit of a tendency to hoard. It makes us feel safer. If we’ve got lots of stuff, then we’re ready for any eventuality: I have a coat if it is just gently drizzling; one for if it is raining a bit harder; one if it is summer drizzle and I need to be a bit posh; one for if it is raining a bit harder and I need to be a bit posh; a duffle coat for if it is colder; a cloak for if I have to do something around the church and it is really cold and windy... We hoard stuff for ourselves and layer up our identity to make sure we are secure and don’t feel vulnerable. It can be quite unsettling taking off those layers, giving stuff away and sharing our wealth, but not a bad discipline. There’s opportunity to share at the Harvest Festival in church on 29th September this year. We’ll be supporting SHOC (Slough Homeless our Concern) and The Children’s Society – we like to support one local and one international charity. If you have too many coats, bring one along! 6 Dorney Village Hall www.dorneyvillagehall.co.uk Dorney Village Hall has a large main area with stage, a smaller annexed room, kitchen and store rooms. It is served by a large private car park and adjacent there is a tennis court, a playground and a playing field. It is used by residents for a multitude of activities such as dancing classes, keep fit, children’s nursery, badminton, horticultural and hired out for parties, dances and weddings. The management committee welcomes non-residents, organisations, clubs, businesses, and societies to hire the halls. Main hall: 15 x 7.4m, ceiling height 7m Fixed stage with curtains: 4.5 x 6m Annexe: 9.8 x 3.5m, ceiling height 2m Licensed to seat 100 people Children’s tables and chairs available Beechwood suspended dance floor 75 space free car park From £12 per hour (minimum of 3 hours) for Dorney Parish Residents Bookings: 01628 200900 Email: enquiries@dorneyvillagehall.com Online on www.dorneyvillagehall.co.uk 12Heathrow Airport Expansion Consultation: ends 13th September 2019 This is the third (but, you will be delighted to know, not the last!) consultation on the Heathrow Airport Expansion leading up to the 3rd Runway. The previous two were Consultation One and Airspace Principles (Jan/Mar 2018) and Airspace and Future Operations Consultation (Jan/Mar 2019). The results of these can be found at aec.heathrowconsultation.com (Our previous consultations). This Consultation runs until 13th September 2019 and gives you the opportunity to provide feedback on Heathrow’s proposals on: • Their Preferred Masterplan for expansion; • Their plans to operate the future airport; • Their preliminary assessment of the effects of the airport’s growth; • Their plans to manage the effects of expansion. Separate to this, there are two primary issues that are still being addressed that, clearly, have a direct impact on Dorney. Firstly, whether the 3rd Runway will actually be approved and, secondly, the planned consultation by the CAA on new flightpaths in 2022. For this, Heathrow are following the Civil Aviation Authority’s Airspace Change Process. This requires them to carry out ongoing airspace design work and stakeholder engagement to develop their flight path options. They are not consulting on airspace change as part of this consultation. Regarding the first issue – whether a 3rd runway will be permitted – it was interesting to hear our new Prime Minister’s answer to a question in Parliament on 25th July 2019: The PM hinted yesterday he might change Government policy on a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Mr Johnson told MPs he will “study the outcome of the court cases” in relation to the expansion of the west London airport “with a “lively interest.” The court cases are appeals to be heard in October at the High Court. RBWM, Eton Town Council, the Eton Community Association and many others continue to oppose the 3rd Runway and RBWM is directly involved in one of the court cases. Within this consultation, the main issue that directly impacts Dorney sits in the Future Operations/Early Growth section In September 2016 we published proposals explaining that we believed we could provide up to an additional 25,000 ATMs a year on our two existing runways. This adds 25,000 additional flights every year from 2022 and is achieved through more concentrated (safe) usage of the existing two runways. These flights will use the current flight paths. If you do not want these additional flights over Dorney, please say so in the relevant section of the online consultation. This can be found on aec.heathrowconsultation.com. Please don’t be put off by the 30 Topics and the Questions. You don’t have to answer all the Topics/Questions – just the ones you want to. Bill Dax 13 Visiting Dorney Lake Dorney Lake is a privately owned site, and access to members of the public is welcome unless we are hosting a sporting or private event. During certain events, the site is closed to avoid potential conflict between pedestrians and dogs, with runners, triathlon cycling or rowing crew. Please check the events calendar below for forthcoming events, as public access may be restricted or not permitted on certain event days. Please call us on 01753 832756 for the most up to date information. September 2019 Saturday 7th – Private Triathlon & Run – car park and footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 8th - Private Triathlon & Run – car park and footpaths closed until 2.00pm Wednesday 11th - Private Triathlon – car park & footpaths closed all day Saturday 14th - Private Triathlon – car park and footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 15th - Private Triathlon – car park and footpaths closed all day Saturday 21st - Private Triathlon – car park and footpaths closed until 2.00pm Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th - Private Triathlon – car park and footpaths closed all day October 2019 Sunday 13th – Private Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 20th - Private Duathlon & Run – car park and footpaths closed until 2.00pm November 2019 Saturday 16th - Private Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 17th - Private Duathlon & Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 24th – Private Run - car park & footpaths restricted between 1.00pm and 5.00pm December 2019 Sunday 1st - Private triathlon - car park & footpaths closed all day Saturday 14th - Private Duathlon & Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm *Also, please can we ask that the paths nearest to the lake are kept free, as this is the coaching path for rowing coaches to cycle alongside their rowers to give training instructions. 27The Parish Pump A summary of the July 2019 Dorney Parish Council Meeting The full Minutes can be found on www.dorney.org.uk • M4 Smartmotorway This topic was postponed because of the urgency of the Local Plan Consultation. Matt Orchard of Balfour Beatty later submitted a written report. The badger breeding season is over and under Natural England Licence they are working to close the setts. The Thames river path has been diverted under the New Thames bridge on to a pontoon in the river with no complaints yet from tow path users. Minor changes have been made to river warning signs following contact by the local rowing club. Preparatory work to enable the drilling of a new gas main under the motorway from Old Marsh Lame is being done in the garden of 2 Meadow Way (owned by Highways England). A temporary roadway to provide access to the Village Hall during the works is being installed in the garden. The Village Hall access track will be closed for two weeks around the middle of August. During the closure pedestrians will use the footway adjacent to the motorway retaining wall. Temporary access for vehicles will be controlled by temporary traffic lights with silent battery powered signals. A gate will be put on the temporary access with a combination padlock set to the same combination as the current lock allowing access for regular users. • SBDC Local Plan Consultation 25 members of the public attended this meeting. There was concern over the short time limit for responses to the Plan consultation and the lack of publicity about the process. Some had hoped for a public meeting to discuss the issue. Concern was focused on the proposed plan to remove Dorney Reach from the Green Belt. Cllr Smith, having expertise in the field of planning, said that the National Planning Framework updated in 2018 favoured keeping the Green Belt. Cllr Smith said that Dorney Reach was rather an anomaly as here was Green Belt land already built on. If Dorney Reach is removed from the GB, then GB restrictions would be removed. It was stressed that Trumpers Field will remain in the Green Belt. Dorney Parish Council, which represents the concerns of residents, would be discussing response at this meeting and would object. The Parish Council does not have the resources to canvas the opinion of each individual in the Parish on every matter but does work hard to look after the best interests of the Parish. Dorney PC urged everyone to respond to the consultation so that SBDC understands discontent with the Local Plan’s proposals. In these responses, sound and robust planning reasoning needs to be used. • Bucks CC report Cllr Dev Dhillon reported that the double yellow lines in Court Lane outside Dorney Lake’s entrance have been approved. There is no more news about the temporary roundabout. Transport for Bucks have recognised the problem of a fortnight’s road closure to repair the cattle grid, so now the grid will be built off-site before installation, so the Common Road closure is shortened to a maximum of 72 hours. Cllr Harris responded that RBWM are still closing the road for 10 days to install their cattle grid, so it is imperative that there is good signage giving advance warning and also to ensure that emergency services are made aware of the closure. Pedestrians and cyclists will still have access via the cattle grids’ side gates. Cllr Foxley had reported that the traffic lights at the end of Marsh Lane in Taplow by the police station are covered by vegetation and cannot be seen. • SBDC report Cllr Pepler reported that the temporary housing along the Bath Road had been completed to a good standard. It had been requested that the litter bins by the playground in Trumpers Field be emptied more frequently, but the information was that this was the Village Hall’s responsibility. It was pointed out that the public litter bins were the problem, so Cllr Pepler would make further enquiries. He was hoping for more information on Orchard Herbs Farm in a week’s time, but the difficulty in carrying out any enforcement is that the ownership keeps changing. • Councillor Vacancy This was deferred to the next meeting when a decision had been made over the two applications. 28 The total number of new species recorded between the years 2000 and 2018 is 43. The choice of names given to birds is most imaginative! The location of Dorney has strategic importance because it affords a wildlife corridor whereby birds may pass between adjacent built-up areas. Specifically, this provides a bridge between Burnham Beeches and the Chilterns to the north and Windsor parkland to the south. We are fortunate to have access to picturesque, varied waterways, footpaths and open spaces. To mention just one thing in particular, this spring, the profusion of wildflowers and blossom, although delayed by cold weather, was delightful to observe. Wayfarer Editor’s note – the 2000 report by Peter Tyler and its 2018 update can be read on/downloaded from the Dorney History Group website: www.dorney-history-group.org.uk in the Section: The Natural History and Archaeology of Dorney. 32Dorney Parish News Published monthly (except January and August) Editors: Peter Bowman, Tumbleweeds, 12, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODU peter.bowman@talktalk.net Tel: 01628 623228 Mobile: 07889 912714 Jean Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODT Tel: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Jan Bowman Production: Bill Dax Tel: 07802 365448 ____________________________________________________ Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Leishman, Mrs McCabe, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mr Penfold, Mrs Richmond, Mr Schwartz Miss Snook, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. Advertising in Dorney Parish News Dorney Parish News is an A5 newsletter that is circulated monthly (except July and December) to residents and businesses in Dorney Village, Dorney Reach, Boveney and Lake End. Our current print run is 250. Estimated readership is around 400 people. There are approximately 300 residential properties in Dorney Parish. Rate Card: Contact: Peter Bowman, Editor peter.bowman@talktalk.net 01628 623228 Advertising RatesHeight mmWidth mm10 issues1 issueFull Page190130£90£12Half Page90130£50£7Third of a page (Horizontal)60130£45£6Quarter Page (Horizontal)45130£40£533 Diggers Den 1a Oak Stubbs Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 0DW Phone: 01628 639 366 Mobile: 07803 179962 Email: mark@mashephard.builders M.A. Shephard Builders Ltd. are proud of our heritage and ourworkmanship. We have been trading for over 30 years and, in that time, we have developed a professional relationship with suppliers, building surveyors and other professionals. We specialise in high quality workmanship in the .elds of heritage work. using all the traditional methods and working with traditional materials. We usually carry out the full project from start to .nish, taking all the pressure off you. If you want to project manage alongside us you are more than welcome. We also carry out all the following: •All types of Refurbishments•New house builds•Commercial to Domestic conversions•Barn conversions•All types of listed work•General building works•Decorating works2 Services in the Local Churches St James the Less, Dorney St. John the Baptist, Eton Wick St. John the Evangelist, Eton Vicar: Revd. La Stacey, The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 email: revlastacey@gmail.com For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes’ web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk _____________________________________________________________ Methodist Church, Eton Wick Alma Road, Eton Wick, SL4 6JZ Minister: Rev Margaret Dudley, 01753 867117 Sunday 6.30pm Evening Service Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Burnham Parish Priest: Fr. Andy Richardson, 01628 605764 Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass Sunday 9.45am Mass Rev La Stacey writes: I am feeling a bit sleep deprived. My morning psalm summed it up: ‘I will not enter my house or go to my bed – I will allow no sleep to my eyes, no slumber to my eyelids till I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling for the Mighty One’. At the moment the parking along Court Lane is creating difficulties for those wanting to access the church and churchyard and causing me to worry. Creative solutions are being explored but they add to my ‘to do’ list and leave me with questions about how easily we will be able to use the church at all sorts of odd times as we always have. The parish church of St James is a beautiful characterful building, imprinted with the history of our community. We have just had a report done on the medieval paintings inside (more on that next time). They date from the 1300s. The font is even older than that – for at least 800 years the babies of the village have been baptised in that font. The list of vicars goes back to 1265. My care is to keep this as a living building, not just a monument to history, so that the life of the parish continues to shape it. As incumbent, my calling is to keep the place telling out the glory of God with bells and song and prayer…and that doesn’t happen unless people can easily get there. Please, if you are that way inclined, will you pray with me that the creative proposals will enhance this small sacred space and make it even more welcoming? 6 A member of the Beeches Learning and Development Trust, a company limited by guarantee, Registered in England. Company Number 7769232. Registered office: Burnham Grammar School, Hogfair Lane, Burnham, SL1 7HG DORNEY SCHOOLRESPECT * COLLABORATE * GROW News from Dorney School I am very proud to have been invited to write a regular article for the Dorney Parish News in my role as the new Headteacher at Dorney School. I would like to begin by thanking the local community for the warm welcome which I have received since starting my role earlier this month. The school is a fantastic learning community and I am proud to have the opportunity to work with a group of such delightful children and hardworking staff. The start of the year has been action-packed as our new Foundation pupils have joined the school. They have really settled in well and are now enjoying full days in our superb Foundation Stage classroom, equipped with great learning resources and a lovely outside area. The children are a joy to see in the classroom as they learn about sharing and get used to the routines of school life. We still have a few spaces in our Foundation Stage this year, so if you are looking for a place for your child, feel free to come for a visit and find out more! Year 6 have had a busy start to the year, as they have already completed their 11+ tests! The pupils were incredible as they worked through a challenging test, showing great resilience and a desire to do their best. We look forward to the results later in October. Staff from Heathrow Airport made a visit to Dorney and delivered a lesson to Year 6 about coding. The children took on roles from across the airport, dealing with challenges and problems linked to the delivery and transport of cargo. The school also has a very active and passionate PTA, which fundraises for projects for the school. One of our main events of the year is coming up on Saturday 9th November, our Fireworks Night! This is always a highlight of the year as pupils and families from the local community visit the school to watch a superb, professional display of fireworks. Tickets are available from https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dorneypta/301487 if you wish to join us for this great event. I am really looking forward to a very positive future here at Dorney School and hope to see the school involved in as many community events as possible. Kind regards, Mr. Lloyd Headteacher 8 Visiting Dorney Lake Dorney Lake is a privately owned site, and access to members of the public is welcome unless we are hosting a sporting or private event. During certain events, the site is closed to avoid potential conflict between pedestrians and dogs, with runners, triathlon cycling or rowing crew. Please check the events calendar below for forthcoming events, as public access may be restricted or not permitted on certain event days. Please call us on 01753 832756 for the most up to date information. September 2019 Saturday 7th – Private Triathlon & Run – car park and footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 8th - Private Triathlon & Run – car park and footpaths closed until 2.00pm Wednesday 11th - Private Triathlon – car park & footpaths closed all day Saturday 14th - Private Triathlon – car park and footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 15th - Private Triathlon – car park and footpaths closed all day Saturday 21st - Private Triathlon – car park and footpaths closed until 2.00pm Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th - Private Triathlon – car park and footpaths closed all day October 2019 Sunday 13th – Private Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 20th - Private Duathlon & Run – car park and footpaths closed until 2.00pm November 2019 Saturday 16th - Private Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 17th - Private Duathlon & Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 24th – Private Run - car park & footpaths restricted between 1.00pm and 5.00pm December 2019 Sunday 1st - Private triathlon - car park & footpaths closed all day Saturday 14th - Private Duathlon & Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm *Also, please can we ask that the paths nearest to the lake are kept free, as this is the coaching path forrowing coaches to cycle alongside their rowers to give training instructions. 13 Dorney Village Hall www.dorneyvillagehall.co.uk Dorney Village Hall has a large main area with stage, a smaller annexed room, kitchen and store rooms. It is served by a large private car park and adjacent there is a tennis court, a playground and a playing field. It is used by residents for a multitude of activities such as dancing classes, keep fit, children’s nursery, badminton, horticultural and hired out for parties, dances and weddings. The management committee welcomes non-residents, organisations, clubs, businesses, and societies to hire the halls. Main hall: 15 x 7.4m, ceiling height 7m Fixed stage with curtains: 4.5 x 6m Annexe: 9.8 x 3.5m, ceiling height 2m Licensed to seat 100 people Children’s tables and chairs available Beechwood suspended dance floor 75 space free car park From £12 per hour (minimum of 3 hours) for Dorney Parish Residents Bookings: 01628 200900 Email: enquiries@dorneyvillagehall.com Online on www.dorneyvillagehall.co.uk 24 YOGA Come and join our fun chair or gentle yoga classes to stretch, energise and increase flexibility as well as improving breathing which helps to relax the mind, body and soul. Dorney Village Hall, off Meadow Way [Junction with Oak Stubbs Lane] Dorney Reach, Maidenhead SL6 0DS Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays 10.00 to 11.30 Chair Yoga – Wednesdays 11.45 to 1300 Plus The Hub, Castle View, Helston Lane, Windsor, SL4 5GG Chair Yoga – Tuesdays from 10.00 to 11.15 Private 1 to 1 sessions available on request Contact: Bridget on 07880 541111 Bridget.taylor61@gmail.com 28The Parish Pump A summary of the September 2019 Dorney Parish Council Meeting The full Minutes can be found on www.dorney.org.uk • M4 Smartmotorway Matt Orchard of Balfour Beatty reported that Marsh Lane will be closed from October 31st, 2019 to November 15th, 2020 whilst the replacement bridge is built. He will contact Dorney and Burnham schools. The M4 will be closed on September 27th from Junction 5 to Junction 6. Highways England has presented data regarding traffic on Saturday August 17th. Cllr Harris has been asked to download data from the new VAS signs to verify that the data reflect term-time rush hour. The locations of the dog bins will be reviewed in the light of the M4 fencing. Biffa is having problems accessing the bins at Dorney Village Hall and Matt assured Dorney PC that he will make the road accessible for the refuse lorry. Oak Stubbs Lane will be closed on September 16th. The Landscape Plan for the motorway embankment will include semi-mature trees and native species of shrubs. • SBDC Report Cllr Pepler reported applications were being sought for grant funding up to £250 for play areas. Burnham PC won the Best Kept Village competition. SBDC will submit Dorney Parish Council’s comments on the Emerging Local Plan to Government but there was no time scale for a response. • Bucks CC Cllr Dev Dhillon reported:-(i) Bucks CC will provide free transport to Burnham School if under 3 miles only if it can be proven that it is an unsafe route to walk to school. Cllr Dhillon believes this will be proven in the case for school children living in Dorney. Details should be sent to him of any children who require school transport to Burnham; (ii) He has been pressing for the double yellow lines to be installed in Court Lane. He will know the outcome in 2 weeks’ time and then they will hopefully be installed as soon as possible. The Police are also very aware of the problem and want the yellow lines installed. However, the double yellow lines may push the problem further down the road. This problem had only occurred when Eton Rowing Lake introduced car park fees and Eton College should be urged to be involved in resolving this problem which has affected the local community – it was noted that Eton College have part funded the yellow lines; (iii) The Community Board consultation ends on 30th September. • Residents Could the Parish Council bring pressure to get the autumn cut of Trumpers Field completed? Is it possible to recalibrate the 40mph sign in Dorney Reach? • Cllr Chris Stoughton Chris Stoughton to be co-opted on to Dorney Parish Council. Cllr Stoughton duly signed the Acceptance of Office. • Update on defibrillators Cllr Pepler suggested there could be match funding available from the SBDC’s Chairman’s Fund. • Update on the parking situation in Court Lane Cllr Purdie said that there will be a problem with children crossing in front of the School Bus now that the bus can no longer turn around with the bus stop closed in Marsh Lane. He will email Matt Orchard about this problem. • Change of Boundary It was noted that there could be a Boundary Review as part of the change to a Unitary Council. • Community Speedwatch Scheme Cllr Dax is happy to organise the use of the speedwatch camera together with the volunteers to help. £8.69 would be paid for a SD card. The existing VAS signs need to be turned off when the speed camera is being used in the vicinity. 29 Dorney History Group The Dorney History Group has no meetings, currently, but it has a wealth of information about Dorney’s past on its website: www.dorney-history-group.org.uk, with over 6,000 web visitors each year. Eton Wick History Group The Eton Wick History Group has been meeting regularly since 1992. Eton Wick and the surrounding area is rich in history and the village has a heritage dating back to 1217. Meetings are held at 7.30 pm in Eton Wick Hall, Eton Wick, and everyone is welcome. Refreshments are served, and there is a charge of £2.00 to cover costs. Visitors and new members are always very welcome. 2019 Programme 30th October 2019 ‘Eton Town: Past and Present’, with Mr and Mrs Peter Tarrant 11th December 2019 ‘The Early Days of Fire Fighting in Bray, Eton and Eton Wick’, with Mr Geoff Hayes Further details from: Teresa Stanton teresams35@virginmedia.com Hedgerley Historical Society Monthly Meetings of Hedgerley Historical Society take place at Hedgerley Memorial Hall, Kiln Lane, Hedgerley SL2 3UZ at 8pm (unless otherwise stated) and visitors are most welcome. 2019 Programme September 18th ‘The Rothschilds and Tring’ Tim Amsden October 16th ‘Portrait of a Village: West Wycombe’, Oonagh Kennedy November 20th ‘Royal Collection Trust’, Nicola Turner Inman December 4th ‘Railway Pubs and Refreshment Rooms’, Bob Barton Further details from: John Lovelock 01753 647187 jdlovelock@btinternet.com 32Dorney Parish News Published monthly (except January and August) Editors: Peter Bowman, Tumbleweeds, 12, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODU peter.bowman@talktalk.net Tel: 01628 623228 Mobile: 07889 912714 Jean Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODT Tel: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Jan Bowman Production: Bill Dax Tel: 07802 365448 ____________________________________________________ Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Leishman, Mrs McCabe, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mr Penfold, Mrs Richmond, Mr Schwartz Miss Snook, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. Advertising in Dorney Parish News Dorney Parish News is an A5 newsletter that is circulated monthly (except July and December) to residents and businesses in Dorney Village, Dorney Reach, Boveney and Lake End. Our current print run is 250. Estimated readership is around 400 people. There are approximately 300 residential properties in Dorney Parish. Rate Card: Contact: Peter Bowman, Editor peter.bowman@talktalk.net 01628 623228 Advertising RatesHeight mmWidth mm10 issues1 issueFull Page190130£90£12Half Page90130£50£7Third of a page (Horizontal)60130£45£6Quarter Page (Horizontal)45130£40£533 Services in the Local Churches St James the Less, Dorney St. John the Baptist, Eton Wick St. John the Evangelist, Eton Vicar: Revd. La Stacey, The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 email: revlastacey@gmail.com For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes’ web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk _____________________________________________________________ Methodist Church, Eton Wick Alma Road, Eton Wick, SL4 6JZ Minister: Rev Margaret Dudley, 01753 867117 Sunday 6.30pm Evening Service Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Burnham Parish Priest: Fr. Andy Richardson, 01628 605764 Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass Sunday 9.45am Mass Rev La Stacey writes: November is a season of remembrance. I imagine communities have always had a place where they gather to honour memories. In this village we are blessed with a beautiful church and churchyard where memories are held. In September, David and I visited the new visitor-centre in Beaurains, Arras, where you are now able to watch, among other things, the stonemasons of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission cutting and repairing the stones which commemorate the fallen of the world wars wherever on the globe they may be. One of the things that struck me was their emphasis that everyone is honoured in the same way, whatever their army rank had been: all were treated in death with equal dignity. Some of these gravestones are in our Dorney graveyard of course. You’d need good memory going back a long way to be able to remember the inscription that used to be clearly visible on the central wooden panel of the gallery above the font. It says, “Henry Felo 1634’. He was the man who built the gallery all those years ago. We are very hopeful that we will be allowed to retouch this inscription so that it will be there for all to see again, and that little bit of history won’t be lost. There are other paintings in the church too, that are even older. Either side of the door to the Garrard chapel is a depiction of the Annunciation, with the angel Gabriel on the left-hand side telling the Virgin Mary on the right-hand side that she will have a baby. These paintings are even older than the inscription on the gallery, dating back to the second half of the 1300s. Fancy the announcement that you are expecting a baby being remembered all this time? Must be a very special mother and baby! 6 Diggers Den 1a Oak Stubbs Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 0DW Phone: 01628 639 366 Mobile: 07803 179962 Email: mark@mashephard.builders M.A. Shephard Builders Ltd. are proud of our heritage and ourworkmanship. We have been trading for over 30 years and, in that time, we have developed a professional relationship with suppliers, building surveyors and other professionals. We specialise in high quality workmanship in the .elds of heritage work. using all the traditional methods and working with traditional materials. We usually carry out the full project from start to .nish, taking all the pressure off you. If you want to project manage alongside us you are more than welcome. We also carry out all the following: •All types of Refurbishments•New house builds•Commercial to Domestic conversions•Barn conversions•All types of listed work•General building works•Decorating works9 A member of the Beeches Learning and Development Trust, a company limited by guarantee, Registered in England. Company Number 7769232. Registered office: Burnham Grammar School, Hogfair Lane, Burnham, SL1 7HG DORNEY SCHOOLRESPECT * COLLABORATE * GROW News from Dorney School We have had a fantastic first term at Dorney School, where the children have really settled well. At Dorney, we were delighted to receive some more detailed analysis of our school results from 2018-19. This analysis shows that Dorney’s academic performance is higher than the national average in all key areas in Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2! Our results are also higher than the average for schools in this local area. This really highlights the fantastic quality of education that pupils receive at Dorney School and is testament to the hard work of the pupils and staff. Well done to all involved! As a school, we benefit from a strong partnership with Burnham Grammar School. We are members of the Beeches Learning & Development Trust alongside Burnham Grammar School and are therefore able to make great use of links between the schools. Recently, our senior leaders joined with those from BGS to take part in training on safer recruitment. We also attended training at the Grammar School around staff wellbeing and mental resilience. The children also get to benefit from these links, with pupils from Year 5 attending a fantastic Hands-On Science afternoon at the school. This morning saw our first Open Morning for prospective parents for next September’s Foundation Stage intake. The morning was very successful, with lots of parents attending who were all very positive about the feel of the school and our lovely nurturing atmosphere. There is a second Open Morning, which is on Wednesday 6th November at 10:30am. Please contact office@dorneyschool.co.uk if you are applying for Reception class places next September and you would like to visit the school. Dorney School is also now on Twitter! You can follow us on our account: @dorneyschool Our account details many of the exciting things that happen at Dorney and keeps people up to date with our learning and activities at school. Thank you for taking the time to read our article! Kind regards, Mr. Lloyd Headteacher 12Visiting Dorney Lake Dorney Lake is a privately owned site, and access to members of the public is welcome unless we are hosting a sporting or private event. During certain events, the site is closed to avoid potential conflict between pedestrians and dogs, with runners, triathlon cycling or rowing crew. Please check the events calendar below for forthcoming events, as public access may be restricted or not permitted on certain event days. Please call us on 01753 832756 for the most up to date information. October 2019 Sunday 13th – Private Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 20th - Private Duathlon & Run – car park and footpaths closed until 2.00pm November 2019 Saturday 16th - Private Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 17th - Private Duathlon & Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 24th – Private Run - car park & footpaths restricted between 1.00pm and 5.00pm December 2019 Sunday 1st - Private triathlon - car park & footpaths closed all day Saturday 14th - Private Duathlon & Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm *Also, please can we ask that the paths nearest to the lake are kept free, as this is the coaching path for rowingcoaches to cycle alongside their rowers to give training instruction. Burnham/Farnham’s/Taplow & Dorney Neighbourhood PrioritiesWinter Burglary The dark nights are now drawing in and this is the time you need to think about your house being in darkness. If you are going out and not returning till after dark make sure you have a lamp on a timer switch, a dark house is a clear indication no one is home. If you are going away ensure you cancel newspaper & milk deliveries, and make neighbours you trust aware that you’ll be away, so they can keep an eye on your property as well. Parking Parking has been an issue in Court Lane, Dorney for some time, however during October yellow lines were put in place at this location. These will now be enforced by NSL civil enforcement officers so if you have an issue in regard to vehicles parking illegally on the yellow lines you can contact the NSL civil enforcement officers on 08432085544. Other News We were advised of a number of incidents at Dorney Lake over the summer. The Dorney Neighbourhood Policing Team are working closely with Chiltern and South Bucks Council and Eton College at this time. We will hopefully be able to update you soon, as to what plans we have to protect the community. I would like to thank everyone who has spoken to us about the Lake and surrounding area already. We are continuing to encourage the local community to come forward with how this has impacted them. For any issues you wish to discuss with us then please contact: (BurnhamFarnhamsTaplowNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or TWEET us on @TVPChiltSBucks Sign up to Thames Valley Alerts to receive crime and policing updates directly from your local Neighbourhood Team as well as more crime and policing issues. Sign up to the service online at: www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk or speak with one of your Neighbourhood Team. www.thamesvalley.police.uk 16 Nature Notes - Global warming/global warning! Whilst the agricultural sector is receiving both direct and indirect support through the implementation of Government policies, it is gratifying to see the many indirect initiatives which are now supported by non-governmental sources. A few of the most interesting are described here. The government 'Committee for Climate Change' (CCC), has set the scene by stating that almost a billion trees must be planted by 2050 as Britain's contribution to off-setting global warming. The landscape needs to be transformed and people's habits will have to change drastically in order to reduce green-house emissions to 'net zero' by the middle of the century, so the CCC claims. One fifth of farmland must be turned into forest, peatland or be used for biomass crops. Also, it is suggested that 200,000 miles of hedgerows will need to be established. The government claims it would 'dramatically 'accelerate' tree planting and redirect farming subsidies after Brexit to pay landowners to create new forests. The size of CCC's proposals are huge, recommending that 30,000 hectares of trees should be planted each year, treble the current rates. Based on 3,000 saplings per hectare that would entail 2.7 billion trees being planted by 2050 or 90 million per year. The Parish scores well if we take into account plantings made over the last twenty years and those associated with the Dorney Lake and the Jubilee River. Grass verges beside some 300,000 miles of road will be left to grow longer (and messier) under a plan by Plantlife (a charity) - www.plantlife.org.uk -to encourage wildflowers, bees and butterfliessimply by halving the frequency of cutting. Manyverges are cut four times per year, but this will bereduced to no more than twice a year under newguidelines adopted by highways authorities. Thereduction in mowing will allow flowers to set seedrather than being cut in their prime. This, in turnwill increase the number and species of rareflowers.Plantlife recommends no cutting at all during the main flowering and seeding period from the end of March to mid-August. More wildflowers should attract more insect pollinators to the 700 flower species associated with verges. Also, the guidelines will save councils money spent on mowing. The loss of 97 per cent of wildflower meadows over the past century meant that verges had become much more important as wildlife habitat. Such a planting of wild flowers was very successful along the Eton Wick Road. by local farmer Malcolm Kinross a few years ago. Wayfarer 22 Dorney Village Hall www.dorneyvillagehall.co.uk Dorney Village Hall has a large main area with stage, a smaller annexed room, kitchen and store rooms. It is served by a large private car park and adjacent there is a tennis court, a playground and a playing field. It is used by residents for a multitude of activities such as dancing classes, keep fit, children’s nursery, badminton, horticultural and hired out for parties, dances and weddings. The management committee welcomes non-residents, organisations, clubs, businesses, and societies to hire the halls. Main hall: 15 x 7.4m, ceiling height 7m Fixed stage with curtains: 4.5 x 6m Annexe: 9.8 x 3.5m, ceiling height 2m Licensed to seat 100 people Children’s tables and chairs available Beechwood suspended dance floor 75 space free car park From £12 per hour (minimum of 3 hours) for Dorney Parish Residents Bookings: 01628 200900 Email: enquiries@dorneyvillagehall.com Online on www.dorneyvillagehall.co.uk 24 YOGA Come and join our fun chair or gentle yoga classes to stretch, energise and increase flexibility as well as improving breathing which helps to relax the mind, body and soul. Dorney Village Hall, off Meadow Way [Junction with Oak Stubbs Lane] Dorney Reach, Maidenhead SL6 0DS Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays 10.00 to 11.30 Chair Yoga – Wednesdays 11.45 to 1300 Plus Castle View, Helston Lane, Windsor, SL4 5GG Chair Yoga – Tuesdays from 10.00 to 11.15 Private 1 to 1 sessions available on request Contact: Bridget on 07880 541111 Bridget.taylor61@gmail.com 27Planning Applications (Validated) during October 2019 Dorney Parish From South Bucks District Council Planning website: pa.chilternandsouthbucks.gov.uk/online-applications/ Group of 5 Lawson cypress trees adjacent to the gate entrance - fell (Boveney Conservation Area) The Lodge Boveney Court Boveney Road Dorney Buckinghamshire SL4 6QD Ref. No: PL/19/3636/KA | Validated: Wed 23 Oct 2019 Redevelopment of stable block and ancillary buildings to provide detached dwelling and double garage Boveney Court Boveney Road Dorney Buckinghamshire SL4 6QD Ref. No: PL/19/3528/HB | Validated: Mon 14 Oct 2019 The installation of a guardrail to the perimeter of flat roofs to prevent maintenance operatives falling. Dorney School Harcourt Close Dorney Reach Buckinghamshire SL6 0DY Ref. No: PL/19/3382/FA | Validated: Fri 11 Oct 2019 The Parish Pump A summary of the October 2019 Dorney Parish Council MeetingThe full Minutes can be found on www.dorney.org.uk •M4 Smartmotorway Cllr Harris circulated a draft letter which was to be sent to MartinTett, Leader of Bucks CC, Mark Shaw, Portfolio Member for Transportation, DominicGrieve MP and other interested parties. The letter raises urgent concerns that whenMarsh Lane bridge is removed and there is only one route between Dorney village andDorney Reach, that route needs to have been made safe. None of the work required todo this has been carried out by Bucks CC even though it is planned that the bridge isclosed from October 31st. Jim Stacey (Highways England) and Matt Orchard (BalfourBeatty) agreed with the letter and stated that they had raised these concerns at theStakeholders’ meetings and that it was the responsibility of the local HighwaysAuthority to take these issues on board. Cllr Harris added that to make matters worse,Bucks CC are proposing to close Common Road for two weeks to renew the cattle gridand two days of this overlapped with the bridge closure, leaving only one way intoDorney via Lake End Road. Jim Stacey said that the bridge demolition would take 48hours and, unavoidably, would be very noisy. Matt Orchard said the temporary roadthrough from Oak Stubbs Lane into the Village Hall entrance had been installed. Henow had a copy of the landscaping plan around the bridge showing all the nativespecies to be used in the planting. The dog bin in Trumper’s Field is now accessible foremptying and that as the streetlight has also been made accessible, Dorney PC’sstreetlight contractor has now repaired it. He would investigate the report by StephenBaker (member of the public) that heavy lorries were flipping up the drain cover at thetop of Marsh Lane and put it right. Jim Stacey appreciated all the positive commentsfrom residents regarding the M4 workers in these difficult times. Matt Orchard assuredthe meeting that heavy construction vehicles will be servicing the bridge work via themotorway and that there will be a minimum of such vehicles coming through Dorney.He will discuss with the School the use of the turning circle in Oak Stubbs Lane for longvehicles/school coaches. The soil from Orchard Herbs Farm had been analysed andthere were traces of asbestos in it so it cannot be used by Highways England. The finaloutcome was unclear, but the Compulsory Purchase of this site would be complicated.The topsoil removed from Lake End bridge will be stored carefully at the Junction 10depot and re-used. Later in the meeting, the PC agreed to send the draft letter justdiscussed about safety concerns when Marsh Lane bridge is removed to Cllr Tett, CllrShaw and Dominic Grieve MP•SBDC Report Cllr Pepler reported that the Planning Inspector for the Local Plan inquirywill be appointed shortly. The Inspector for the Community Infrastructure Levy (CiL)Inquiry has already been appointed and the hearing will go ahead at SBDC on 15/1/20for approval. He had been advised by Chris Marchant, Head of Environment for SBDCthat the unemptied dog bins outside the Village Hall will be sorted. The overgrownhedge in Huntercombe Lane South has improved. The Conservative Party had selectedGeorge Sandy, Kirsten Ashman and Paul Kelly to stand for election for this area. He willinvite them to an introductory meeting with Dorney PC. Cllr Foxley raised the problemof the litter bins outside the Village Hall not being emptied twice a week and the largered Biffa bin which has been removed from the Jubilee River layby causing large pilesof rubbish to accumulate. John Barker (member of the public) raised concerns againabout the waste pile at Orchard Herbs Farm getting even bigger. Stephen Baker saidthat residents would like to know more about what is happening in their community.Cllr Harris said that Dorney PC takes up many issues and councillors do their best toresolve them, bearing in mind Parish Councillors are all volunteers. Cllr Smith urgedresidents to find out lots of information from the Bucks CC and SBDC websites. CllrFoxley added that she now posts a lot of parish issues on Next Door, which seems tobe proving a popular social medium by which to disseminate information.29 Dorney History Group The Dorney History Group has no meetings, currently, but it has a wealth of information about Dorney’s past on its website: www.dorney-history-group.org.uk, with over 6,000 web visitors each year. Eton Wick History Group The Eton Wick History Group has been meeting regularly since 1992. Eton Wick and the surrounding area is rich in history and the village has a heritage dating back to 1217. Meetings are held at 7.30 pm in Eton Wick Hall, Eton Wick, and everyone is welcome. Refreshments are served, and there is a charge of £2.00 to cover costs. Visitors and new members are always very welcome. 2019 Programme 11th December 2019 ‘The Early Days of Fire Fighting in Bray, Eton and Eton Wick’, with Mr Geoff Hayes Further details from: Teresa Stanton teresams35@virginmedia.com Hedgerley Historical Society Monthly Meetings of Hedgerley Historical Society take place at Hedgerley Memorial Hall, Kiln Lane, Hedgerley SL2 3UZ at 8pm (unless otherwise stated) and visitors are most welcome. 2019 Programme November 20th ‘Royal Collection Trust’, Nicola Turner Inman December 4th ‘Railway Pubs and Refreshment Rooms’, Bob Barton Further details from: John Lovelock 01753 647187 jdlovelock@btinternet.com 32Dorney Parish News Published monthly (except January and August) Editors: Peter Bowman, Tumbleweeds, 12, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODU peter.bowman@talktalk.net Tel: 01628 623228 Mobile: 07889 912714 Jean Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODT Tel: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Jan Bowman Production: Bill Dax Tel: 07802 365448 ____________________________________________________ Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Leishman, Mrs McCabe, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mr Penfold, Mrs Richmond, Mr Schwartz Miss Snook, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. Advertising in Dorney Parish News Dorney Parish News is an A5 newsletter that is circulated monthly (except July and December) to residents and businesses in Dorney Village, Dorney Reach, Boveney and Lake End. Our current print run is 250. Estimated readership is around 400 people. There are approximately 300 residential properties in Dorney Parish. Rate Card: Contact: Peter Bowman, Editor peter.bowman@talktalk.net 01628 623228 Advertising RatesHeight mmWidth mm10 issues1 issueFull Page190130£90£12Half Page90130£50£7Third of a page (Horizontal)60130£45£6Quarter Page (Horizontal)45130£40£533 Diggers Den 1a Oak Stubbs Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 0DW Phone: 01628 639 366 Mobile: 07803 179962 Email: mark@mashephard.builders M.A. Shephard Builders Ltd. are proud of our heritage and ourworkmanship. We have been trading for over 30 years and, in that time, we have developed a professional relationship with suppliers, building surveyors and other professionals. We specialise in high quality workmanship in the .elds of heritage work. using all the traditional methods and working with traditional materials. We usually carry out the full project from start to .nish, taking all the pressure off you. If you want to project manage alongside us you are more than welcome. We also carry out all the following: •All types of Refurbishments•New house builds•Commercial to Domestic conversions•Barn conversions•All types of listed work•General building works•Decorating works2 Services in the Local Churches St James the Less, Dorney St. John the Baptist, Eton Wick St. John the Evangelist, Eton Vicar: Revd. La Stacey, The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 email: revlastacey@gmail.com For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes’ web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk _____________________________________________________________ Methodist Church, Eton Wick Alma Road, Eton Wick, SL4 6JZ Minister: Rev Margaret Dudley, 01753 867117 Sunday 6.30pm Evening Service Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Burnham Parish Priest: Fr. Andy Richardson, 01628 605764 Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass Sunday 9.45am Mass Rev La Stacey writes: One of the insights of the Hebrew Scriptures is that the creative life-force, whatever name you put to it - and Hebrew uses several - is linked with goodness. When Moses and the Israelites stand looking across to the Promised Land, Moses offers them a choice: ‘Today I’ve placed in front of you Life and Good; Death and Evil. And I command you today: Love God, your God. Walk in his ways’ (Translation by E. Petersen). These last days of November are the end of the church year when we ponder the end of things, when stuff is shown up for good or bad. Sooner or later it will be revealed whether our decisions have been life-giving or destructive. We people have a decision to make on 12th December: it’s judgement time! The political parties are setting out their version of the promised land before us and we are asked to choose. The choice we make will have repercussions on a large scale: how we combat the heating of our planet, what our place will be in the geopolitical landscape. But it will also affect individuals, right down to the tiniest life. I don’t want to live in a society where a baby born in prison dies because of neglect. There was another baby whose birth we remember year on year who grounded the Jewish vision, living his life to reveal that goodness and moral uprightness are not abstract concepts somewhere up there in the blue-sky but are encountered in every word or act of kindness. That is what incarnation means. So, a difficult decision, but I’ll be placing my vote praying the elected government will look at the actual needs of real people and tackle those, and that the life of our Christmas baby was not lived in vain. 6 Burnham/Farnham’s/Taplow & Dorney Dorney Lake: Public Space Protection Order Following reports of Anti-Social Behaviour associated with the use of Dorney Lake (and surrounding land, to the north of the River Thames), Court Lane, Dorney, Buckinghamshire SL4 6QP, the South Bucks District Council propose to introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to cover the area described above to combat this unwarranted behaviour. From 4th November there will be a 6-week consultation after which the responses will be considered with a view to deciding whether the introduction of a PSPO is justified. Below is a map of the proposed restricted area. Restricted Area edged in Red Please follow the link below to the website where you can read about the consultation process and view the draft Order. https://www.southbucks.gov.uk/pspo If you have experienced or personally been affected by anti-social behaviour or have any positive or negative comments to make about the introduction of a PSPO, please respond to the consultation by email at envhealth@chilternandsouthbucks.gov.uk The consultation closes at 12 noon on Friday 13th December 2019.18Dorney History Group The Dorney History Group has no meetings, currently, but it has a wealth of information about Dorney’s past on its website: www.dorney-history-group.org.uk, with over 6,000 web visitors each year. Eton Wick History Group The Eton Wick History Group has been meeting regularly since 1992. Eton Wick and the surrounding area is rich in history and the village has a heritage dating back to 1217. Meetings are held at 7.30 pm in Eton Wick Hall, Eton Wick, and everyone is welcome. Refreshments are served, and there is a charge of £2.00 to cover costs. Visitors and new members are always very welcome. 2019 Programme 11th December 2019 ‘The Early Days of Fire Fighting in Bray, Eton and Eton Wick’, with Mr Geoff Hayes Further details from: Teresa Stanton teresams35@virginmedia.com Hedgerley Historical Society Monthly Meetings of Hedgerley Historical Society take place at Hedgerley Memorial Hall, Kiln Lane, Hedgerley SL2 3UZ at 8pm (unless otherwise stated) and visitors are most welcome. 2019 Programme December 4th ‘Railway Pubs and Refreshment Rooms’, Bob Barton Further details from: John Lovelock 01753 647187 jdlovelock@btinternet.com STOP PRESS – Just before we go to press, the Horticultural Society’s Pre-Christmas Supper was held in the Village Hall on November 22nd. A near record number of guests enjoyed a very happy occasion. The Hall was a picture with our new plush red tablecloths, looking good against the forest green new seats. There was Christmas bunting, festive swags and beautiful red rose posies. The Christmas dinner from Chrys Fisher of the Palmer Arms was so delicious.... how does he do it! Our guest vocalist, Charlie Carter delivered his two sets of harmonious songs, filling the space with his rich sounds. A fuller report and our 2020 programme will be in the February issue. Meanwhile, for pictures of this evening and more detail on DDHS, follow the Society’s new Facebook group. 19 Dorney Village Hall www.dorneyvillagehall.co.uk Dorney Village Hall has a large main area with stage, a smaller annexed room, kitchen and store rooms. It is served by a large private car park and adjacent there is a tennis court, a playground and a playing field. It is used by residents for a multitude of activities such as dancing classes, keep fit, children’s nursery, badminton, horticultural and hired out for parties, dances and weddings. The management committee welcomes non-residents, organisations, clubs, businesses, and societies to hire the halls. Main hall: 15 x 7.4m, ceiling height 7m Fixed stage with curtains: 4.5 x 6m Annexe: 9.8 x 3.5m, ceiling height 2m Licensed to seat 100 people Children’s tables and chairs available Beechwood suspended dance floor 75 space free car park From £12 per hour (minimum of 3 hours) for Dorney Parish Residents Bookings: 01628 200900 Email: enquiries@dorneyvillagehall.com Online on www.dorneyvillagehall.co.uk 28 Planning Applications (Validated) during November 2019 Dorney Parish From South Bucks District Council Planning website: pa.chilternandsouthbucks.gov.uk/online-applications/ Longfield 35 Harcourt Road Dorney Reach Buckinghamshire SL6 0DT First floor rear extension Ref. No: PL/19/3824/FA Middle Lodge Village Road Dorney Buckinghamshire SL4 6QJ Two storey rear and first floor side extensions. Erection of rear dormer to facilitate habitable accommodation to second floor. Single storey rear extension to garage to provide habitable accommodation. Provision of roof lights to side elevations and changes to windows and doors. Ref. No: PL/19/3724/FA Tirra Lirra 20 Dorney Reach Road Dorney Buckinghamshire SL6 0DX Demolition of existing dwelling. Erection of detached dwelling. Construction of front boundary wall. Ref. No: PL/19/3486/FA 30Visiting Dorney Lake Dorney Lake is a privately owned site, and access to members of the public is welcome unless we are hosting a sporting or private event. During certain events, the site is closed to avoid potential conflict between pedestrians and dogs, with runners, triathlon cycling or rowing crew. Please check the events calendar below for forthcoming events, as public access may be restricted or not permitted on certain event days. Please call us on 01753 832756 for the most up to date information. October 2019 Sunday 13th – Private Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 20th - Private Duathlon & Run – car park and footpaths closed until 2.00pm November 2019 Saturday 16th - Private Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 17th - Private Duathlon & Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm Sunday 24th – Private Run - car park & footpaths restricted between 1.00pm and 5.00pm December 2019 Sunday 1st - Private triathlon - car park & footpaths closed all day Saturday 14th - Private Duathlon & Run - car park & footpaths closed until 2.00pm *Also, please can we ask that the paths nearest to the lake are kept free, as this is the coaching path for rowingcoaches to cycle alongside their rowers to give training instruction. 31YOGA Come and join our fun chair or gentle yoga classes to stretch, energise and increase flexibility as well as improving breathing which helps to relax the mind, body and soul. Dorney Village Hall, off Meadow Way [Junction with Oak Stubbs Lane] Dorney Reach, Maidenhead SL6 0DS Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays 10.00 to 11.30 Chair Yoga – Wednesdays 11.45 to 1300 Plus Castle View, Helston Lane, Windsor, SL4 5GG Chair Yoga – Tuesdays from 10.00 to 11.15 Private 1 to 1 sessions available on request Contact: Bridget on 07880 541111 Bridget.taylor61@gmail.com 32 The Parish Pump A summary of the November 2019 Dorney Parish Council MeetingThe full Minutes can be found on www.dorney.org.uk •M4 Smartmotorway Jim Stacey of Highways England and Matt Orchard of BalfourBeatty reported to the Parish Council and eight members of the public. Mr. Staceylooked forward to an ‘exciting weekend’ after the proposed M4 closure from theafternoon of Friday November 15th. The Marsh Lane bridge would be demolished,girders would be lifted on to the new Monkey Island bridge and a temporary bridge wasto be installed at Huntercombe Spur. A member of the public was concerned over theSecretary of State’s inquiry into the safety of smart motorways. Jim Stacey said thatthis statement was referring to ‘dynamic’ smart motorways where a hard shoulderbecomes a traffic lane during busy periods – with the M4 smart motorway the fourthlane is a permanent traffic lane with regular refuge areas. A dead badger had beenreported, but Matt Orchard confirmed that the badgers are in their new accommodationand the death was not necessarily linked to the M4 works. Some diversion signs aremisleading, and these would be changed in the next week. Members of the public madeseveral suggestions. A sign is needed at the end of Court Lane (before the GardenCentre) to say the road is closed (including closed to cyclists) and to suggest access forresidents only. The barriers closing off Marsh Lane bridge need to be more visible andlit up so drivers are forewarned. Cllr Harris reported excessive mud on Lake End Roadby the compound – Jim Stacey will check this out, but said the road is swept regularly.Jim Stacey also assured Cllr Harris that Marsh Lane bridge is still on schedule to beopened in 11 months’ time. Jim Stacey said that there were still unresolved issues withOrchard Herbs Farm. Owen Lloyd reported that there had been a drop in numbers forDorney School’s Foundation Year. The number of parents attending open days for nextyear’s intake was down. Legal action is in the process of being taken against HighwaysEngland for compensation.•Bucks CC Report Cllr Dev Dhillon reported on a site meeting with Dave Roberts(Bucks CC Highways Officer) when it was agreed that the realignment of the junction ofVillage Road/Lake End Road with Court Lane will take place in a week’s time givingpriority to traffic from Lake End Road into Marsh Lane. A roundabout cannot beinstalled as there is no lighting. The cutting back of the hedge and siding out in MarshLane will take place over the next weekend with yellow lines put in afterwards. It wasrequested that the speed limit in Court Lane and Marsh Lane should now be reduced,even if on a temporary basis, from 40mph to 30mph during construction works in linewith the limit around the rest of Dorney and Cllr Harris said the PC should request this.Cllr Dhillon said that there will be an overview of speed limits, including in Marsh Lane,with the introduction of Crossrail. Cllr Harris added that yellow lines are needed at thejunction of Marsh Lane and the A4 given the dangerous parking. Cllr Dhillon took onboard Cllr Harris’ report on the road surface and potholes between The Pineapple andthe Jubilee River. Bucks CC is carrying out a Communities budget consultation whichcan be found online. Bucks Unitary will be looking at more devolution work such astaking on Village Halls. A member of the public asked about damage to the towpath bycyclists. Cllr Smith said cycling is not permitted on this section of the towpath and thePC will write to the Environment Agency.•Cllr George Sandy Introduced himself as an SBDC councillor and now theConservative candidate in May 2020 for the new Unitary Authority. He hoped to bookDorney Village Hall for an election meeting for Joy Morrissey, the Conservativecandidate for Beaconsfield in December.•SBDC Report Cllr Pepler reported that SBDC is still waiting to find out what ishappening at Orchard Herbs Farm, that Bucks was seeing an increase in school childrenrequiring Special Needs, and that there would be a Civic Ceremony at St NicholasChurch, Taplow on March 15th, 2020.34 Dorney Parish News Published monthly (except January and August) Editors: Peter Bowman, Tumbleweeds, 12, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODU peter.bowman@talktalk.net Tel: 01628 623228 Mobile: 07889 912714 Jean Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. 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