li,J 2c-..,.2 .. Dorney Parish News ' • • UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JILL HARRIS HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING h RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY pa.Q/il\.􀀈& Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor Berkshire Telephone: 01628 661275 INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL - QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes JANE MORGAN DRESSES e::> - ---EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags,jewellery & wraps • Sizes 4 - 26, competitively priced • The dresses can be altered to ensure a perfect fit By appointment 6 days a week 01628 600509 janemorgandresses@fsmail.net Mob: 07887 994222 www.janemorgandresshire.co.uk Village Road, Dorney, nr Windsor & Eton Eton End School Eton Road, Datcher PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL BOYS 3 - 7 GIRLS 3 - 11 0111,e C.l1LLcH1oocl 0111,e 6cluccitL0111, excellent staff/ pupil ratios high standards and academic success sporting, musical and dramatic opportunities art and creativity outdoor learning and play extracurricular activities • before and after school care For further details please telephone 01753 541075 35 Eton Road Datchet Berkshire SL3 9AX email: admin website: www.etonend.or Design & Construction • Site Clearance • Pergolas • Terraces • Suppliers of: • Turfing • Driveways • Brickwork SAND • BALLAST • Plants, Trees • Car Parks Decorative WOOD CHIPS and Shrubs TOP SOIL • Block Paving or Standard MUSHROOM - • Fencing • Patios • Mature Trees COMPOST 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 706675 THE TRADITIONAL RESTORATION COMPANY LTD Contact: Audrey Thompson The Coach House, Dorney Court 01628 660708 Restorers of Fine Antique Furniture SERVICES IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES ST. JAMES, DORNEY Full details of our Services and Children's Activities are included in this magazine VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Lucy Holt The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SL4 6NE Tel: O I 753 852268 e-mail: revlucy@tiscali.co.uk METHODIST CHAPEL, Eton Wick Sunday 10.30am 6.30pm Morning Service and Sunday School Evening Service ST. GILBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eton Wick Sunday Mass 9.00am OUR LADY OF PEACE Saturday CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burnham 6pm Vigil Mass Sunday 9.45 am Mass Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editors: Mr. C. C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODX Tel: 01628 624121 Mrs. J.M. Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODT. T.el: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Leishman, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mrs Richmond, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues (Payable inAdvance) It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible for the opinions or correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. - ISSUE NO. 1/12 FEBRUARY 2012 EDITORIAL I expect all local residents have studied the four page 'London 2012 traffic management and parki ng plans' which we received with the post, and that you are now reassured that upon receipt of a free parking permit for each vehicle registered at your address, everyth ing is going to be 'all right' during the period of the Olympic and Paralympic Games events at 'Eton Dorney' . . 'All right' may not apply if you intend to travel during the peak spectator arnval and departure times of 7- 9am and 12 noon - 3pm, but sti ll, you can get round that by going to work very early or late. The Government advises "work from home" - a bit difficult if you are a bus driver! The legend on the ill ustrated map on page 2, designates Marsh Lane, Court Lane Lake End Road and a section of the A4 as 'Olympic and Paralympic Rout􀁷 Network'. Quote :- The Olympic and Paralympic Route Network will enable athletes media and officials to travel to and from venues safely and efficiently. Ther􀁸 will be temporary restri ctions on the Network, which were consulted on in 201 1. - Unquote. I think this means that the police have the power ( and rightly so) to do whatever is necessary to ensure the free ( or relatively free) flow of traffic on this route and if you are out and about when problems arise you may be subject to police control. The illustrated maps show Dorney, Dorney Reach and Ashford Lane as areas requiring parking permits (areas E). Boveney Road is not in area E and is marked 'No stopping 7am - 7pm'. Life for Boveney Road residents Is therefore going to be 'difficult' during the Games period. No permit and no st opping! Ah well! It's for a worthy cause. It is apparent from this issue of the Parish News that many people are already getti ng very excited at the prospect of the coming Olympics and suggesting that the Games should inspire us to get fit and healthy. You will find within these pages many opportun􀁹ies to this end, from South Bucks Health and Wellbeing Day, Run England and Re-active Bucks, to Nordic Walking and Fitness Bootca mp. Best to get all this activity out of the way before July and you settle down on the sofa with lager and crisps whilst watching others stnve for the gold medals. ETON WICK IDSTORY GROUP MEETING Eton Wick Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday 22nd. February HA VE YOU EVER HEARD OF DATCHET BRIDGE? Speaker: Mr. Josh Lovell Revd Lucy Holt writes: It was good to see so many people over the Christmas period - our Christingle service particularly was standing room only. I would like to review what we offer for next year as this service particularly was beginning to set health and safety alarm bells ringing! I am thinking of having two Christingle services next year, one at 3pm which may be more suitable for younger children and families and the second at 6pm (this also facilitates our service at Eton Wick). If you have any comments about this please let me have them so we can plan effectively for next year. Having just finished Christmas the Easter Eggs and Hot Cross buns are already in the shop (spotted the day after Boxing day in Sainsburys!) and this month sees with it the start of Lent and the lead up to Easter. My mantra is always to "Take up" something in Lent which helps us to grow spiritually rather than the negative giving up. Perhaps we need to see this time as a period when we can concentrate on taking up something which helps to build others and ourselves up, such as taking up offering to help out a neighbour or even putting on a smile each morning. For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web s􀂃e: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in February 2012 Wednesday 1st February 1 0.00 am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 5th February 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00 am 'Our Space' Family Service 6.30 pm Informal Service Sunday 12th February 9.30 am Holy Communion 1 1 .00 am Holy Communion (children's groups) Wednesday 15th February 1 0.00 am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 19th February St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton 9.30am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 1 1 .00am Worshipping Together (children's groups)St John the Baptist Eton Wick Wednesday 22nd February (Ash Wednesday) 7.30 pm Holy Communion St John the Evangelist Eton Sunday 26th February 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1 .00am Holy Communion (children's groups) -2- St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick LENT LUNCHES 2012 This year Lent will start on Wednesday 22nd February. We have so far arranged the following lunches to be held in aid of charity during Lent: Thursday 23"' February at Dormouse, Oak Stubbs Lane, Dorney Reach This will be hosted by Jean Tyler and will be in aid of Plan International, which supports disadvantaged children in developing countries. Thursday 8th March at the Eton Dorney Centre This will be hosted by Rod Dollimore and Lili Illes and will be in aid of the Fabric and Restoration of Dorney Church Thursday 15th March at 31 Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach This will be hosted by Joy Richmond and will be in aid ofWaterAid, which aims to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities. At each of these a light lunch will be served from noon to 2 pm. Please come along, bring your friends and meet some neighbours. Christmas Collections at Dorney Church As in previous years, the collections at the Christmas services at Dorney Church were given to charity. People may like to know that the amounts raised were: From the Christingle Service, £368 was sent to the Children's Society From the Carol Service and the Midnight and Christmas Day Services, £568 was sent to Thames HospiceCare. We should like to thank everyone who contributed to the collections at these services. THANKS TO THE CAROLLERS of2011 A note of thanks to all those who supported the carol singing around Dorney Village . This year we had a marvellous turn out of singers. Thanks to all who gave their valuable time and thanks to those around the village who opened their doors to us once again. In wishing everyone a Happy Christmas both around the village and back in The Palmer Arms afterwards we managed to raise £1 84. Similar to previous years, half will be given to Cancer BACUP now a part of Macmillan Cancer Support and St. James's Church, Dorney. We have asked for the church money to be added to the Tower Appeal. For those who don't know, the church tower is crumbling and will need extensive repairs completed to keep the parish church safe. I would also like to say a special thank you to the Palmer Arms, where along with their customers we all joined together to enjoy some marvellous festive singing ( and a bit of karaoke! ) thanks to Alice on the newly acquired piano. Angie Wood-Dow Traffic Management and Parking For Eton Dorney Between 28 July and 1 1 August next year, Eton Dorney will host the London 2012 Olympic Games Rowing and Canoe Sprint events. On each competition day, there will be up to 30,000 people travelling to Dorney Lake. The venue will also host the Paralympic Rowing events from 3 1 August until 2 September 2012, with up to l 0,000 people travelling to the area each day. London 201 2 is working with Buckinghamshire County Council, South Bucks District Council, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Slough Borough Council, the police and others to develop a traffic management and parking plan for Eton Dorney. The proposed scheme will help provide a safe and secure environment around the venue, keep traffic moving and prioritise parking for local people in order to keep disruption to a minimum. The plan is currently being developed and co-ordinated with other transport projects. We want to provide information about the traffic management and parking plan in advance so that local residents and businesses hove time to make any necessary arrangements. We will do this from 1 6 January 2012, and there will be opportunities for people to make comments. In the meantime, if you have any questions or relevant information about traffic management or parking during Games time, please contact us at: Email: parkingenquiry@london20l 2.com Post: Freepost Traffic and Parking Enquiry Telephone: 0800 01 1 1 300 As well as the traffic management and parking plan there ore other transport arrangements for Eton Dorney during London 2012, including: - The Olympic and Poralympic Route Networks, which will enable athletes, media and officials to travel to and from venues safely and efficiently. Information can be found at www.london201 2/olympic-route-network - Park and ride sites, which will help keep car traffic away from the venue and provide spectators with a quick and reasonably-priced means to access the venue. There is specific information and support available to help businesses prepare for the impact of the Gomes on their travel arrangements. We encourage businesses to pion ahead for the Games and to consider journeys made by their staff, customers, visitors and contractors. Information and advice con be found at www. london201 2 .com/traveladviceforbusiness. Between now and the Games, London 20 1 2 will also provide information about other plans which might impact on local residents and businesses, such as installing temporary buildings at the venue, and the arrival of the Olympic Torch in the Eton Dorney area. If you have any enquiries on any other London 2012 Gomes issues, please see the contact details at www.london201 2. corn/c ontoct-us.php or call 0845 267 2012. The London 201 2 Transport team • • 􀀬.- 2!0.-00 1 1 th February 2012 at Dorney Village Hall Enjoy an evening of music and dancing with John Howard Hot food provided - bring your own drinks. £1 2.50 Per ticket -5- NEWS RELEASE COALITION GOVERNMENT RAILROADS HS2 THROUGH The Secretary of State for Transport has today infonned Parliament that the coalition Government is to pursue its proposals for HS2, a high speed railway linking London wtth Binningham, Leeds and Manchester. The Government undertook public consultation on its proposals, between February and July 201 1 . It had indicated that tt would make a decision in December 201 1 , but this was delayed until today. Councillor Roger Reed, South Bucks District Council's Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Development said "this coalition Government's decision to proceed with this flawed scheme is plainly wrong and not sustainable. The proposals do not represent a sensible approach to making the much needed investment in our country's transport infra-structure and clearly does not provide value for money in these difficult economic times. The business case lacks all commercial credibility, based as it is on unsustainable assumptions. Further, the permanent damage that this unnecessary project will inflict upon our environment and our residents is significant. n The decision is not the end of the matter: the Government plans to lay a Hybrid Bill before Parliament by the end of 2013 which would require a debate and decision on the detail to be taken by Parliament in due course. Meanwhile the campaign against HS2 will continue. The Government's decision to proceed also has further significantly South Bucks District Counci[ 1 1"' January 2012 SOUTH BUCKS DISTRICT COUNCIL CAPSWOOD OXFORD ROAD DENHAM BUCKS U89 4LH Tel: 01895 837200 Fax: 01895 832750 808 SMITH ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE For further information on this press release please contact:􀈴 Kate Murray PR and Communications Support Tel: 01895 837390 Fax: 01895 837277 damaging future implications for large areas of South Bucks, since Reference: 1/12 the Government has also indicated that it will bring forward proposals in phase two for a link to connect with Heathrow. The Government says it will be engaging with stakeholders to discuss local views on this later in 2012, and will be formally consulting in early 2014. Cllr Reed added mPrevious indications were that a link to Heathrow would necessitate a new line though the Denham and lver areas. Today's decision leaves landowners in the Denham and lver areas in limbo. Whilst the Government has indicated a clear commitment to the principle of a link into Heathrow, it has not considered it necessary to have consulted those most affected on route options. To make such a decision without first telling anyone where this will run is a curious form of localism." ends. • • The New Year brings with it the ubiquitous round of new starts, new year resolutions and new goal setting. Almost every magazine, newspaper and TV channel is promoting the latest weight loss techniques. Not to mention that 2012 is the Year of the GB Olympics, thoughts of fitness are everywhere. So, if you have decided that this year is the year you take that step towards a healthier lifestyle, but are lacking motivation or feel you lack confidence or knowledge to get started then read on. I am a local Weight loss and Fitness expert, highly qualified with over 10 years experience of guiding and motivati ng men and women to achieve their health and fitness goals. Join me for a Free taster session in one of the fo llowing activities. Nordic Walking 11am Wednesday 8th February Nordic walking uses 90% of your major muscles, bums 30% more calories than walking or running and takes the pressure off your joints. Weight loss workout 2-3pm Wednesday 8th February A workout for all abilities helping to raise the metabolic rate and lose those extra pounds. Fitness Bootcamp 6-7pm Thursday 9th February Gain a new level of fitness with a combination of High and Low intensity exercises. Will suit Male and Female exercisers "Give it a go week" 20th-27th February in association with Run Engla nd and Re􀁷ctive Bucks Beginners running group 10.30 Monday 20th February 6.45pm Tuesday 21 st 9.45am Thursday 23rd Come along and get support and motivation on how to turn that walk into a jog. Nordic Walking 12 noon Monday 20th February Outdoor Bootcamp 11am Thursday 23rd Make 2012 your health and fitness year, don't let your new resolutions fizzle out by the end of February! For more information and to book your Free session call Julie on 01 628 310464 or 07710761814. Be healthy, 2012 is your year. 􀀍} JULIE BRfALi, Weight Loss and Fitness Professional f1\activate -7- Article Electrical Services Burnham Napit Part "Pff Approved Additional Sockets - Lights New Fuse Boards - Updates Security - Attic Lighting Home - Landlords Certificates Portable Appliance Testing All other Electrical Work Free advice and estimates All work guaranteed No job too small Free Phone Rob on 0800 955 49 42 South Bucks Health and Wellbeing Day 29°' February 2012 -/ NAPIT Come along and enjoy a fun packed morning with refreshments and live entertainment South Bucks District Council is pleased to invite residents from all areas of South Bucks to come along to a health and wellbeing day which will be held at the Memorial Centre in Gerrards Cross on Wednesday 29th February between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm. On the day complementary refreshments will be available and various stalls where you can get a mini health check or more detailed advice on particular issues related to health and wellbeing. In addition there will be opportunities for volunteering should you feel you have some spare time on your hands to help others. To give you a flavour of the day there will be a chance to get free mini health checks including: • Diabetes screening • Alcohol awareness advice • Free blood pressure checks • Height weight and BMI' Other stands will include information on: • avoiding loan sharks • money saving • preventing child poverty • hearing loss • affordable warmth • Simply Walks • help and support for carers • stopping smoking • disability and access information • Zumba dancing taster sessions. If you would like to find out more about the day or are interested in joining in or helping on a voluntary basis please contact the Partnerships Officer at South Bucks District Council on 01895 837379. Email community@southbucks.gov.uk • Henry Ford Was Wrong When I was 1 1 , my family moved from Lincolnshire to Norfolk. Although the distance from Stamford to King's Lynn was a mere 40 odd miles, to me it seemed like a journey from the 14"' to the 20"' centwy. The former was the 'finest medieval stone town in England', recently by-passed by the A l , and clearly without a real future. Lynn, however, had new things called 'overspill estates' & 'industrial parks' and, indeed, optimism. Half a century on, Lynn is the backwater, stuck in some 1970s limbo, like Maidenhead but without the advantages of the M4 corridor. Stamford is now renowned for gastro pubs, quality boutiques and book & antique shops. West Norfolk's bright future was symbolised by the US Campbell's Soups opening a factory employing 700 in 1959, topped off by an iconic 150 ft skyscraper. The site's been derelict for 4 years, and is no longer a symbol of the future. Last week, the tower was toppled in 5 seconds and dozens entered a competition for the honour of pressing the button, while thousands turned up to watch. It hardly needs saying that the site is now to be occupied by a Tesco Extra .... Communities and individuals are re-assessing their changing relationships with their pasts via such as family history and the vogue for local 'history groups'. Such a group is under development in Dorney and the first project was the splendid exhibition at the Eton Dorney Centre in December. There is a fashion for nominating 'iconic' events, years and people. Radio 4 nominated 1968 as the greatest ever news year. Genes Reunited had the public nominating iconic decades. I know the History Group will uncover lots of fascinating facts. It will also be interesting to see where our village sits within the trends I've outlined. How 'iconic', and how beneficial or how liked or disliked will be factors like the growth of Dorney Reach, the coming of the M4 (I just cannot imagine what we were like before its arrival), and of course the saga of the Rowing Lake and, on a more human scale, the lovely (well, mainly) Jubilee River, which I've been reminded is celebrating its first decade. Which would have been the best year, decade or century to be a Dorney resident? (By the way, what do we call ourselves - Domovians?) Is it a completely daft question to ask who was the greatest, or most influential, resident? Charles Rose, the gardener who is reputed to have grown that pineapple? The Bronze Age carpenter who directed the building of the bridges uncovered by Oxford Archaeology on the site of the Rowing Lake? Len Eastgate, revered headmaster? Ken Richmond? In 1916, Henry Ford declared that 'History is more or less bunk'. I think Dorney will prove him wrong! peter.bowman@virgin.net http://twitter.com/peterbowman -9- Welcome to our seventh monthly bulletin as the follow up to our 'Delivering a Safe and Secure Games' presentations. Neighbourhood Team As 2012 starts, the Police and partners move from a planning to a delivery phase so our activities on both sides of the river will increase. We have managed to secure funding for a Sergeant and PC, who will be dedicated to dealing with issues the Games causes anywhere on its 'footprint' so welcome to Neil Misselbrook and Gemma Thompson who started on 1" January. If you wish to contact the Neighbourhood Team please telephone 101 and ask for extension 7302306 or email neil.missetbrook@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk Dorney Lake After a couple incidents involving low level crimes / suspicious people in the area December proved to be incident free (touch wood!). We are aware of the parking issues around the entrance to the lake whilst it was closed over Christmas, however Neil and Gemma will be dealing with these during any future closures. We will also be working with the County/District council to find a long term solution when management of the lake transfers to LOCOG in the summer. -10- • • LOCOG Venue Traffic Plan I expect most readers of this newsletter will have received a letter from LOCOG regarding the four week consultation for the Venue Traffic Plan starting on the 1 5th January and the three drop-in sessions in early February. Further information is at http://www.london201 2. corn/making-it-happen/local-access-and-parking/index. php or please e-mail us at the address at the bottom of this newsletter if you have not received a copy. Any comments can be sent to LOCOG at parkingenquiry@london201 2.com or telephone 0800 01 1 1 300. Village Access On a similar vein we noted in the last Dorney Parish Newsletter concerns about access to St James the Less Church. We have put this to LOCOG and they confirm that whilst traffic levels may be higher at certain times there will be full access to the church and other nearby sites at any time. The Bridge We hope that the work on the bridge over the River Thames has not caused too much inconvenience. There will be a short gap in construction from mid January to mid February before completion in March. Live Sites Bucks County Council are organising four Live Site events around the county. The one of interest to readers will be in Burnham Park on Saturday 4th August. Look out for further details if you didn't get tickets and wish to watch the Games somewhere where there might be more atmosphere than your living room! Send feedback/questions on contents of this bulletin to: TVPOlvmpics@thamesvallev.pnn.police.uk The Dorney Parish News is printed by Scott Peters 07710 422431 spspsp@hotmail.co.uk -1 1 - Dorney Olympic Countdown New Year, new you! How many times will we read this i n the following weeks .... but this year Dorney residents have a real opportunity to take on a new sport or activity. 2012 will see Dorney hosting the Olympic rowing and aside from the excitement surrounding this we as residents are being given real opportunities to explore new sports, activities and community events through funding available. The Dorney Olympic Committee has worked hard in securing this funding and has put together a programme of activities for the months ahead. We have worked together with local instructors, businesses, county councils, Dorney School, local charities and the local parish council to put together a programme of events for everyone to enjoy. Our aim is to provide as many free events as possible and most sporting activities will have a free taster session for you to enjoy. So we hope you will get out your diaries now and join with us this year to make it a memorable year for all the right reasons. Any feedback is gratefully received and we encourage you to register on our website to show your interest and ensure you receive updates as they become available. www.dorneyolympics.org.uk Dorney Olympic Countdown Group MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Mondays . Meadow Way 13.20- 13.35 p.m. Dates for 2012 Feb. 1 3 27 March. 12 26 DORNEY TENNIS COURT Open to all £2.50 per hour or yearly season tickets available as follows:£ 10 under the age of 18. £20 aged 18 and over. £35 family Contact Charlie Coish 01628 629381 -12- 1 t ? Cf" ✓¼ :-•' ,.__ 2":) ;> :i... Dorney Parish News I UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JILL HARRIS HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING h RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY pa.u/ihJ�! Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor Berkshire Telephone: 01628 661275 INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL - QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes JANE MORGAN DRESSES c:::>---- - EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags, jewellery & wraps • Sizes 4 - 26, competitively priced • The dresses can be altered to ensure a perfect fit By appointment 6 days a week 01628 600509 janemorgandresses@fsmail.net Mob: 07887 994222 www.janemorgandresshire.co. uk Village Road, Dorney, nr Windsor & Eton Eton End School Eton Road, Datchet PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL BOYS 3 - 7 GIRLS 3 - 11 OV\-e C-viLLclvioocl OVl-t cclucetHoV\, • excellent staff/ pupil ratios high standards and academic success sporting, musical and dramatic opportunities art and creativity outdoor learning and play extracurricular activities • before and after school care For further details please telephone 01753 541075 35 Eton Road Datchet Berkshire S1.3 9AX email: admin@etonend.org website: www.etonend.org Design & Construction • Site Clearance • Pergolas • Terraces • Suppliers of: • Turfing • Plants, Trees and Shrubs • Fencing • Driveways • Car Parks • Block Paving • Patios • Brickwork Decorative or Standard • Mature Trees 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 706675 SAND • BALLAST WOOD CHIPS TOP SOIL MUSHROOM COMPOST THE TRADITIONAL RESTORATION COMPANY LTD Contact: Audrey Thompson The Coach House, Dorney Court 01628 660708 Restorers of Fine Antique Furniture SERVICES IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES ST. JAMES, DORNEY Full details of our Services and Children's Activities are included in this magazine VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Lucy Holt The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 e-mail: revlucy@tiscali.co.uk METHODIST CHAPEL, Eton Wick Sunday 10.30am Morning Service and Sunday School 6.30pm Evening Service ST. GILBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eton Wick Sunday Mass 9.00am OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burnham Saturday Sunday 6pm 9.45 am Vigil Mass Mass Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST EtJ;tors: Mr. C. C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODX Tel: 01628 624121 Mrs. J. M Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODT Tel: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Leishman, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mrs Richmond, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues (Payable inAdvance) It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. ISSUE NO. 2/12 MARCH2012 EDITORIAL Growing old is like being increasingly penalized for a crime you haven't committed. (Temporary Kings. Anthony Powell) With the unemployed at almost three million, the Government's exhortation to the elderly to "go back to work" seems somewhat frivolous, and for the many young, and not so young, desperately seeking jobs, encouraging greater competition is particularly irrational. Of course the elderly who are capable, and had no wish to retire, may welcome the invitation, but registering at the job centre may not appeal to those who hoped for a few years of pleasurable leisure after a hard working life. "Go back to work" is just one of this government's benevolent policies for 'the elderly' welfare. It knows how lonely the old can be and that new work opportunities can create new friendships. It also suggests that rattling around in that 'big' house with a spare room or two is very selfish. Why not downsize and live in one of those small houses or flats that the young are unable to find? You may have to move away from friends, but think of all the new relationships you will be forming at work. Alternatively, you could live in one room of your large house and take in lodgers, as during the Rowing Olympics. This will bring in cash and 'friends', although ij may help to be multilingual. The government has promised that it will help you to downsize, particularly if you own an extensive property in more northerly parts of Buckinghamshire. It can arrange for the HS2 rail track to cut it in two. I think the following extract from a letter published in a national newspaper sums up the general rejection of the downsizing idea:- "I plan to live in the home I have worked and paid for. I will not be made to feel guilty that I have spare bedrooms for visiting friends and family to stay." The elderly are faced with the value of their pensions dwindling and low interest rates bringing in little, if any, return on their savings, and having worked all their lives to provide for their old age they are angry to find themselves described by government as 'a burden' and urged to return to work and sell their homes. If I was elderly, I'd be angry, too. There is one comfort for the elderly. They know that if they go into hospital or a 'home' they will be looked after with dignity, care and compassion! -1- Revd Lucy Holt writes: Is Lent more than just giving up something? If you want help to think about this we are doing several things during Lent in our churches which may help: Chance for a chat: Bishop John, the Bishop of Oxford, has suggested that our ministers might be willing to offer to anyone who would like it one hour during Lent to talk in total confidence about his or her spiritual journey. That might be any of the following: Something about prayer - or lack of it , something about what you do or don't believe, something about faith, something about family, home, work, or other concerns. If you would like to take up this offer please let me know. Chance for prayer: Eton Church will be open for prayer every Monday and Friday morning during Lent, from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. There will be prayer stations there during this time for you to look at and help you pray, and some books out to look at as well. Do take the opportunity for some peace and quiet during these times. Chance to think about things in a new way: Three evenings to challenge at Eton Church 7.30 - 9.30 pm. Tuesday 28th February A Christian response to Equality and Discrimination Wednesday 14th March A Christian Response to Poverty Thursday 29th March A Christian Response to the Environment For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in March 2012 Sunday 4th March 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1.00 am 'Our Space' Family Service 6.30 pm Informal Service Wednesday 7th March 10.00 am Holy Communion Sunday 1 1th March St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton St John the Evangelist Eton 9.30 am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 1 1.00 am Family Communion (children's groups) St John the Baptist Eton Wick Sunday 18th March 9.30am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 1 1.00am Worshipping Together (children's groups)St John the Baptist Eton Wick 4.00pm Bereavement Service St John the Baptist Eton Wick Wednesday 21st March 1 0.00 am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 25th March 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1.00am Holy Communion (children's groups) 6.30 pm Informal Service St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton The Henley Players present Terence Rattigan's playbill The Browning Version and Harlequinade The Kenton Theatre Henley-on -Thames 13-17 March 2012, 7:30pm Box Office 01491 575 698 www.kentontheatre.co.uk Of his long list of successes, none has demonstrated Rattigan's masterly touch in the theatre better than these two strikingly contrasted plays The Browning Version, a study in bitter frustration, and Harlequinade, an uproarious farce. The Browning Version, Terence Rattigan's one-act masterpiece, is about cruelty, kindness and the inescapability of self. Andrew Crocker-Harris is an embittered and disliked teacher of Greek and Latin at a British public school. When he is forced to retire due to ill health, Andrew must come to terms with his failed life, and attempt to regain his self-respect. Change and hope are found in unexpected places. Harlequinade, in contrast, is Rattigan's affectionate and humorous view of a touring theatrical company staging Rom eo and Juliet. Unfortunately, the two leading stars are far too old to be playing the title parts, and matters are thrown into confusion by the arrival of a young mother claiming to be the leading actor's daughter. With something for everyone, this classic Rattigan double bill promises a great night's entertainment. Tickets: Tues. 13ili £8 Wed/Thurs. 14ili/15ili £10 (cone. £9) Fri/Sat. 16ili/l 7ili £11 Geoffrey Atkinson is cast as the far too old actor playing Romeo in this production of Harlequinade and for this part Geoffrey will be shaving off his moustache (the first time since 1966) and wearing tights. I'm sure all his Dorney friends will not want to miss his performance! Ed. LENT LUNCHES 2012 This year Lent started on Wednesday 22"" February. We have arranged the following lunches to be held in aid of charity during the rest of Lent: Thursday 8th March at the Eton Dorney Centre This will be hosted by Rod Dollimore and Lili Illes and will be in aid of the Fabric and Restoration of Dorney Church. Thursday 15th March at 31 Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach This will be hosted by Joy Richmond and will be in aid of Water Aid, which aims to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities. At each of these a light lunch will be served from noon to 2 pm. Please come along, bring your friends and meet some neighbours. Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Taplow & Dorney Neighbourhood Team THAMES VALLEY POLICE 101 CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 HAVE YOUR SAY The next beat surgeries will be held on: • Saturday 17th March between 10-11am @ Starbucks, Sainsbury's, Taplow • Sunday 15th April between 10-11am @ Taplow Car Boot, Taplow (we will be doing a walk about so please come and find us for a chat) Please feel free to come along and meet your neighbourhood police team and discuss any issues or concerns you have or alternatively you can e-mail us at: Taplow&domeyNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk Offenders brought to justice: One offender has been arrested for drug possession in the Marsh Lane area and a second male has admitted and been charged with a burglary in Green Close, T aplow and is awaiting sentencing. Three shoP'ifters have also been arrested and charged for offences in Sainsbury's in Taplow and another male has been remanded and charged with four counts of arson, one of which occurred at the car wash at Sainsbury's in Taplow. Neighbourhood Priorities Burglary: has remained at a low level again this month, however, due to the rise in vehicle crime the Neighbourhood Team are continuing with disruptive patrols in the area and providing crime reduction advice to hot spot locations. Vehicle crime: Vehicle crime and criminal damage to vehicles has remained as a priority this month with several vehicles in the Taplow area suffering from damage to tyres. This is an ongoing investigation with several lines of enquires still being conducted. Again the NHPT have increased patrols during peak times and have carried out a letter drop to all residents reminding them about keeping valuables safe and out of view. ASB: We have seen an increase in the Maypole Road area. Work is being done with local residents to raise awareness. Visits have been made to individuals that have been stopped in the area and parents have been made aware of their behaviour. We would like to encourage anyone suffering from antisocial behaviour to contact us on the non emergency number. Olympic Policing Team If you have any questions in relation to the Olympics please contact officers in the area this is as a result of the new Olympic NHPT now being in place. The team consists of Sergeant Neil Misslebrook, NO ( Neighbourhood Officer) Gemma Thompson and ten special constables and these officers are based at the new police station on the Bath Road, Taplow and they will be covering the Olympic footprint which runs from Dorney, Bray, Dedworth and Eton. Any neighbourhood enqui􀇬s will continue to be directed to the usual Taplow and Dorney NHPT at Taplow&domeyNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk Community Messaging Community Messaging is a free service which provides infonnation to subscribers about crime and police activity in their area via phone or email. It also includes infonnation on what we and our partner services are doing to bring offenders to justice or combat anti-social behaviour. More infonnation can be obtained via our website and you can sign up by following this link: http://www.tvpcommunitymessaging.org/rmwebportal/startup.aspx _New Non Emergency Number Thames Valley Police has gone live with the new 101, the national single non-emergency number. This will replace the 0845 8 505 505 number as this number will be diminished by March 2012. Dorney Olympic Count Committee in association with Dorney Lake Would like to invite all residents of Dorney Parish Dragon Boat Race Tuesday 10th April 2012 from 4pm Please come along to join in the fun. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability you may simply watch the fun, cheer on your team and see the games evolve whilst enjoying some refreshments in the lake view room. This is a big thank you from Dorney Lake to all the local residents for their continued support Dorney Olympic Countdown Committee have secured funding to provide food and refreshments for all, free of charge. Please register your intention to attend or nominate an individual/team by emailing info@playground4dorney.org.uk Texting Leanne on 07919484855 or Tear off the strip below and post it to Leon at 33 Meadow Way (teams can be 8 adults or 12 children, babies/toddlers can come on the boats if accompanied by parents) It is vital you register prior to the event for insurance & catering as numbers are limited. Please register before Friday 23rd March 2012 to ensure you get a place This will be great fun event whether taking part or not. Available to residents only Name: ................................................................................... .................. ................................................... . Address: ....................................................................................................................................................... . Contact Number/email: ............................................................................................................................... . Details of Party • No. of Adults: .................................. . No of Children: ...................................... . Golf Coaching For Young People With less than 200 days to go to the start of the London 2012 Olympics; this is your opportunity to take up a new sport. Two golf coaching courses are being offered to residents of South Bucks District aged between 14 and 25 years old. Both will be held at The Lanes Golf Course in Stoke Poges at a cost of just £2.50 a week with the free use of golf clubs thrown in too! Skills and techniques will be taught on the driving range before progressing on to the golf course. The coaching is provided by a fully qualified PGA Golf Professional and is aimed towards beginners and those who want to improve on their current skills. South Bucks District Council's Portfolio Holder for Community, Councillor Anita Cranmer says, "As a host authority of the London 2012 Olympics, we aim to provide new and exciting opportunities allowing residents to take up a new sport. The Sportivate golf sessions are specifically for residents of South Bucks and take place at the District Council's own state of the art floodlit driving range and exceptional 9 hole academy course." The two Sportivate Golf Courses at The Lanes Golf Course and Driving Range in Stoke Poges cost just £15 for six weeks. Course 1 will run every Thursday starting on 1st March 6.30pm-7.30pm. Course 2 will run every Sunday starting 4th March 12 - 1pm. Booking is essential as spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. If you would like to book or need more information, please contact the Sports Development Team on 01895 387233 or email culturalandyouth@southbucks.gov.uk. For more information please contact: South Bucks District Council, Capswood, Oxford Road, Denham, Bucks. UB9 4LH Tel: 01895 837200 Email: communications@southbucks.gov.uk Road Closure Proposed works by Transport for Buckinghamshire for Carriageway Resurfacing The A4 Bath Road will be closed overnight from Lake End Road Roundabout to Marsh Lane 20.00hrs to 06.00hrs 05/03/2012 to 1 5/03/201 2 Alternative Route Marsh Lane, Court Lane, Lake End Road vice versa • • Law & Order & Directing the Traffic. I had breakfast the other day with Lord Prescott. Well, he was on the Today programme. Not a totally agreeable start to the day. Nothing against his politics as such, but His Noble Lordship has always struck me as the most tribal of politicians and perhaps the worst example of the kneejerk party hack. From November this year, there will be local elected Police Commissioners endowed with significant powers over Chief Constables. Advocates for the scheme emphasise a new level of local democracy, while its opponents warn against the 'politicisation' of the police force. Apparently, our Commissioner will cover a not very local area which includes Berks, Bucks, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes. Prescott intends to stand in Humberside. I don't know of any comparable personalities with aspirations to police the Thames Valley. Unfortunately, it seems elections mean the further domination of our lives by those very same party labels. A couple of years ago, this column regretted how our local government structures - our county & district councils, and even parish councils like Taplow & Burnham, were in the main peopled by those with orthodox party allegiances. It seems to me that Dorney is lucky to have a PC made up of 'ordinary' concerned citizens. Has it always been thus? Is it just a matter of population size? Perhaps the Dorney History Group will shed light on this .... Talking about the Police .....A friend of mine recalled the 1970s cop movie Fort Apache, The Bronx. What was the need, he wondered, for such a structure on the A4 in Taplow? He said that the sight of this made him feel like, for the first time ever, writing to the local newspaper. As a marketing man, he felt that such an intimidating structure diminished the carefully nurtured, and it seems nowadays, genuine, image of the force as accessible and friendly. To this I added the irritation caused by electric lights which blaze 24/7. This, I said, was an issue for Twitter! I framed these sentiments as light heartedly and succinctly as I could - 140 characters impose real discipline. 'Hello Peter .... ' came a pleasingly prompt reply. My comments would be passed on to the Road Policing base at Tap low. I hope they don't dedicate too many resources to any response .... Talking about traffic .... Over a few days in February, locals could see the Olympic traffic & parking plans presented by LOCOG at Sainsbury's and hear Ian Barham of Bucks 2012 set out at Burnham Park Hall what we can expect from the Games. Anyone who saw Channel 4's Despatches on the IOC's high handed demands will share my distaste for the principle of parking restrictions in our own streets and dedicated 'route networks'. But, in all fairness, the plans look to me as though they will spare both parts of the village the chaos many at the Burnham meeting expected, and, I've no doubt will plague the capital itself. Mr Barham would, I'm sure, rather have dwelt on the likely legacy to be bestowed on the area and its residents, than be forced to focus on local expectations of the chaos brought by the incursion of 30,000 spectators. It seems to me that a hitherto lofty disdain by LOCOG for local concerns across the South East about the management of the Games and their real impact is now reaping a rather bitter harvest. peter.bowman@virgin.net http://twitter.com/peterbowman -7- Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney Dear Editor, D.W.P. PULLS A FAST ONE ON O.A.Ps. The Department ofWorlcs & Pensions, whose logo is 'Investors in People', has been caught out pulling a fast one on the most elderly and vulnerable indigenous folk of England. I discovered a recent case of an elderly lady who had not received the Income Support (now Pension Credit) that she was entitled to for 22 years. She carefully kept every form and information she received from the D.W.P. since her retirement in 1978. The D.W.P. correctly informed her in writing of the basic government pension she would receive on her retirement. The D.W.P. failed to inform her in writing at the same time of her possible entitlement to extra Income Support if she only had basic government pension and no other form of income. Indeed she had no other form of income. Only in the year 2000 was she formally informed by the D.W.P. in writing that she was entitled to Income Support. By then, she was 82 years of age! She had missed out on 22 years Income Support (1978-2000). As a fmancial auditor with O&M (Organization & Methods) and trained to always look at the 'flip-side of the coin', I made a claim to the D.W.P. on her behalf for 22 years Income Support back pay. The D.W.P. replied with great haste that 'TIME BARRING' had been introduced by them in the year 2000, to prevent Income Support back claims prior to year 2000. This proved to me that the D.W.P. had realized its failure to inform pensioners personally and in writing of their right to Income Support. So to cover its tracks, the D.W.P. introduced 'Time Barring' to prevent back pay claims prior to year 2000. The D.W.P. also admitted (from further pressure by me) that prior to year 2000 they left leaflets on Income Support claims lying around in libraries, post offices, etc. - so it was just left to pot luck and if an O.A.P. was mobile and aware, to claim their entitlements. Not good enough! On an important matter such as this, no government dept. should behave in such a cavalier, rotten and corrupt manner to our O.A.Ps. Remember, I am now talking of our most elderly (80s/90s+) and vulnerable pensioners in the twilight of their years and just when they really need that extra income. They should have been properly and formally informed of their rights. I have reported this case, and no doubt there will be others, to M.P. Dominic Grieve, who is also Attorney General, in the hope that he will see justice done and change the law to ensure our most vulnerable folk receive what is rightly theirs! Time now is of the essence. Regards, Tony Dixon-Smith (D.D.) ANNUAL PARISH MEETING Wednesday 21 st March 7.30 p.m. Village Hall • The Olympic Flame Is Coming To South Bucks It has now been officially announced that Burnham will be a community on the route of the flame. The flame is due to pass through the area on Tuesday 10th July so residents will have a chance to see it for themselves. South Bucks District Council is a host authority for both the Olympic and Paralympics. South Bucks District Councillor Anita Cranmer, Portfolio Holder for Community says, 'South Bucks residents will be able to start their celebrations early with the arrival of the Olympic Flame. As a host authority for the Rowing, Paralympic Rowing and Canoe Sprint events, it is great to also be able to welcome the torch to the district.' She continued 'Since they announced that the Games were coming to London and that Dorney lake would be a venue, the Council has worked closely with local schools, businesses, clubs and groups to try and bring the magic of the Games right into the community. This announcement provides another fantastic opportunity for local people to be part of this incredible event.' The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) will announce the street-by-street route nearer the time. For more information please contact: South Bucks District Council, Capswood, Oxford Road, Denham, Bucks. UB9 4LH Tel: 01895 837200 Email: communications@southbucks.gov.uk Wo an, 01f<'" - - - -EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags, jewellery & wraps • Sizes 4 - 26, competitively priced • The dresses can be altered to ensure a perfect fit By appointment 6 days a week 01628 600509 janemorgandresses@fsmail.net Mob: 07887 994222 www.janemorgandresshire.co. uk Village Road, Dorney, nr Windsor & Eton Eton End School Eton Road, Datchet PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL BOYS 3 - 7 GIRLS 3 - 11 OV\,e c.viLlclvioocl oV\,e 5clucatLoV\, excellent staff / pupil ratios high standards and academic success sporting, musical and dramatic opportunities art and creativity outdoor learning and play • extracurricular activities • before and after school care For further details please telephone 01753 541075 35 Eton Road Datchet Berkshire SL3 9AX email: admin website: www.etonend.or Design & Construction • Site Clearance • Pergolas • Terraces • Suppliers of: • Turfing • Driveways • Brickwork SAND • BALLAST • Plants, Trees • Car Parks Decorative WOOD CHIPS TOP SOIL and Shrubs • Block Paving or Standard MUSHROOM- • Fencing • Patios • Mature Trees COMPOST 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 706675 THE TRADITIONAL RESTORATION COMPANY LTD Contact: Audrey Thompson The Coach House, Dorney Court 01628 660708 Restorers of Fine Antique Furniture SERVICES IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES ST. JAMES, DORNEY Full details of our Services and Children's Activities are included in this magazine VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Lucy Holt The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 e-mail: revlucy@tiscali.co.uk METHODIST CHAPEL, Eton Wick Sunday 10.30am Morning Service and Sunday School Evening Service 6.30pm ST. GILBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eton Wick Sunday Mass 9.00am OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burnham Saturday Sunday 6pm 9.45 am Vigil Mass Mass Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editors: Mr. C. C. Cody. Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODX Tel: 01628 624121 Mrs. J. M. Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODT. Tel: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Leishman, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mrs Richmond, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues (Payable inAdvance) It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. ISSUE NO. 3/12 EDITORIAL APRIL2012 The agenda for the Annual Parish Meeting_ on Wednesday 21st March v.:as . printed in last month's magazine and, I believe, circulated to every dwelling In the Parish. It was an agenda which contained several items relevant to the activities and plans for the parish during the months ahead. The Chairman of SBDC, Cllr. A. Walters, and district councillors, Dev Dhillon and A. Dhillon, Ian Barham (Bucks Manager for 2012 Olympics) Terry Stafford (LOCOG Transport Officer) and Sgt. Misselbrook, NO Thompson and PCSO O'Connel from the police, all came to tender their reports and to answer questions from the floor and from the parish council. It was a pity, then, that so few (less than 30) of the 600 or so Dorney parishioners came to the village hall to show an interest in local affairs. Maybe the new TV series of The Apprentice and Midsomer Murders which started that evening, kept people at home, or perhaps, in the spirit of self denial, attending public meetings is one of the pleasures parishioners have given up during Lent. Cllr. Dev Dhillon reported three undesirable, and allegedly, illegal . developments within or bordering the parish and answered relevant questions from the floor. He expressed some dissatisfaction with SBDC Planning Department in its handling of these issues and other developments along the Bath Road. I hope to publish the minutes of this meeting next month and you will be able to read a more comprehensive account. Sgt. Misselbrook and PCSO O'Connel brought us up to date with local police agenda and the part they are playing in securing a safe Rowi􀂇g Olympi<:8 venue. On the morning of the APM, national newspapers earned a warning from MIS that terrorists may attack Olympic sites outside London. Eton Dorney got a special mention! Parish Councillor, Leanne Kittel, gave an update on the plans to cele􀂈rate the Queen's Jubilee and the Olympics and she particularly drew the meeting's attention to the Dragon Boat Race on Dorney Lake on Tuesday 10th April from 4pm. This promises to be a lot of fun for all the family, whether you paddle a boat or stay on dry land. I realise that not everyone Is enthusIastIc about the coming Olympics, but we can all appreciate and enjoy the events that Leanne and the Dorney Olympic Countdown Committee have arranged for Dorney this summer. Leanne also gave us the news that Mary Baker is bearing the Olympic Torch through Maidenhead. Congratulations, Mary! Ian Barham announced that The Torch would also be carried round the rowing lake but it would travel there from Maidenhead in 'convoy'. In other words, in a van!' I was very disappointed to learn that The Torch is conveyed this way through country areas. I was under the impression that it was proudly held aloft by runners throughout its entire progress. Cllr. Andrew Purdie gave us some promising news regarding local internet connection. His news, together with a report from Bill Dax, is elsewhere in this issue. Fallowing my last editorial the Chancellor has added to the tribulations of 'the elder1y' with a 'Granny Tax' . I think that what we want is a Joyce Grenfell at the elbow of Mr. Osborne saying, "George! Don't do that!" Revd Lucy Holt writes: With the warmth of spring hopefully arriving and the new life appearing in our gardens, this reminds us of the message of new life that Easter brings with it. This year we will hopefully again be using the beautiful Boveney Church to celebrate this new life at our Sunrise service on Easter Sunday moming. At this service we light the first Easter fire and symbolically bring the light into the church to remind us of the truth of the first Easter and the hope that we have because of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As well this month we are hosting a Diocesan-wide day of prayer for the Olympics on the 14"' April. During this day all our churches and others locally will be open for people to vis􀅲 and to pray for different aspects of the Olympics. Do please join in and welcome others from Oxford Diocese into our area. For those who are cyclists we are also well into planning another Olympic inspired event, a cycle ride from Dorney to Oxford on 1 0th June. If you would like to take part please let me know and I will be posting more details of sponsorship etc in due course. In the meantime I do wish you all a very blessed Easter. For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in April 201 O Sunday 1st April (Palm Sunday) 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) 1 1 am Our Space Family Service 6.30pm Evening Service Wednesday 4th April 1 Dam Holy Communion Friday 6th April (Good Friday) 1 1 am Reflective Service, children's activities Sunday 8th April (Easter Day) 6am Sunrise Service 9.30 am Family Communion 1 1 am Family Communion Sunday 1 5th April St James the Less, Domey St John the Baptist, Eton Wick St John the Evangelist, Eton St John the Evangelist, Eton St John the Baptist Eton Wick Boveney Church St James the Less Domey St John the Baptist Eton Wick 9.30am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 1 1 am Worshipping Together (children's groups)St John the Baptist Eton Wick Wednesday 18th April 10 am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 22nd April 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1 am Holy Communion (children's groups) Sunday 29th April 1 1 am Holy Communion St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist, Eton • Village Hall Refu rbishment At the Annual Parish Meeting Cllr. Graham Easton reported on the latest proposals for the refurbishment of the village hall. Every householder in the parish is to be sent details of these proposals together with a questionnaire and a voting form seeking approval for the financing of the refurbishment by an increase to the parish precept. Fifty percent for or against will decide the outcome, the result being based on the returned voting papers. A s.a.e. will be included and a time set for reply. It is important that everyone in the parish participates in this vote. Ed. Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney Dear Editor, D.W.P. LOOTS O.A.Ps. The D.W.P. has the duty to investigate and deal with fraudulent benefit claims as well as claiming back any genuine overpayments, for it is dealing with public money. Yes indeed. However the D.W.P. has the duty - (a) To pay any Income Support (now Pension Credit) it owes OAPs prior to year 2000. It refuses to do this by hiding behind 'TIME BARRING ', introduced in year 2000 to cover its own previous mistakes and slip-ups and prevent back payments. Back in November 20 11, I asked Dominic Grieve MP, "Was the D.W.P. and its 'Time Barring ', operating a self-serving Bonus Scheme?" My suspicions were aroused by the title 'Time Barring '. (b)*Owing to freedom of information and in February 2012, an honest whi stleblowing Civil Servant, we now know the second reason why the D.W.P. introduced 'Time Barring ', namely to protect its own rotten and corrupt Bonus System. The D.W.P. has been making handsome and ever-increasing monthly fat bonuses off the 'Time Barring' savings and non-payments to our frail, vulnerable and elderly indigenous O.A.Ps of England, many of whom will have passed away without ever receiving what they were enti tled to, and furthermore, most of those surviving will be in their 8os and 90s. They need the money now! Looting in the streets of England last summer was bad enough, but the D.W.P. looting of our OAPs is about the lowest of the low that I have experienced in years of financial audi t. These D.W.P. dogs must be taken to task, named and shamed in British/European law. "TO THE TOWER, AND OFF WITH THEIR HEADS". The matter is now with our MP, Dominic Grieve, Attorney General. Will he prove to be 'Man of the Match?' Only time will tell. Time now is of the essence for our most elderly OAPs. Regards, Tony Dixon-Smith (D.D.) *Civil Servants in 20 government departments were exposed paying themselves ever increasing bonuses. Most owned up to the scam, but not the D.W.P! -3- Delivering a Safe & Secure Games - Eton Dorney Newsletter 9 - March 201 2 • • Welcome to our ninth monthly bulletin as the follow up to our 'Delivering a Safe and Secure Games' presentations. Eton Dorney Olympics Neighbourhood Team update The team has continued to make contact over the last month with key people within the area, visiting residential addresses and moorings along the south side of the Thames and racecourse. We are asking people to report suspicious behaviour to us relating to the Olympics or venue. The patrol work is still focusing on engagement with the existing communities as well as crime prevention, specifically theft from motor vehicles. During the month of February, 1 1 0 vulnerable vehicles have been identified in the area wtth Items left on display which would be attractive to thieves. Each vehicle owner has been sent a letter from the Crime Prevention Team in relation to this. This is an opportunity to raise security awareness and take away the opportunity to a prospective thief. From January to February, there has been a 44% reduction in theft from vehicles in the areas covered. The team have conducted patrols with the Environment Agency during February and also during a recent test event at Dorney Lake on the weekend of 10 and 1 1 March for the GB Rowing Team, which saw a number of spectators attend the venue. The Neighbourhood Te arn of Sgt Neil Misselbrook, PC Gemma Thompson and 11 Special Constables have continued to conduct visible patrol in the Neighbourhoods of Dorney, Eton Wick, Eton, Dedworth and Bray, the Specials Constables have patrolled for 247 hours this month. The team are contactable on OlympicsNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or call 101 (extension 703 2306). There is also information available on our website www.thamesvalley.police.uk Crime prevention The Maidenhead town centre policing team will be holding a number of property marking sessions FREE OF CHARGE at the library on St Ives Road. Wednesday 4 April @ 10:30- 12:30 Saturday 23 June @ 14.00 - 16.00 Saturday 21 April @ 14:00 - 16:00 Wednesday 4 July @ 10.30 - 12.30 Wednesday 2 May @ 10:30 - 12:30 Saturday 21 July @ 14.00 - 16.00 Saturday 12 May @ 14:00 - 16:00 Wednesday 1 August @ 10.30 - 12.30 Wednesday 6 June @ 10:30- 12:30 Saturday 1 1 August @ 14.00 - 16.00 For further information, please contact the team on MaidenheadTownCentreNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk -4- • • Site update The bridge spanning the River Thames has now been put in place. The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) still have to put in place the staircases and lifts which will be completed in May. This bridge will remain closed to the public except during Games time with a valid ticket. During March you will notice some minor work being undertaken around the lake. The full installation will take place from April to June. Intelligence Please remain_ vigilant at all times and contact Thames Valley Police if you see any susp1c1ous activity. In particular, please tell us if anyone knocks on your door pertaining to be from an Olympic related company. We would also be interested in any infonnation relating to the theft of metal. Contact details Thames Valley Police: 101 for non-emergency calls, always use 999 in an emergency Eton Dorney Olympics Neighbourhood Team: olympicsnhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk TVP Olympics Planning Team: olympics2012@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk Website: www.thamesvalley.police.uk WEll 111•• WEA ILLUSTRATED TALK AND BUFFET EVENING MAY 25"' DORNEY LAKE • • • The WEA adult learning charity is holding a profile-and• • • fund-raising talk and buffet evening from 6.30 to 9.30 p.m. ......,,,0,.,.,. on May 25th at Eton College Rowing Centre, Dorney Lake. The charity, founded in 1903, the country's biggest provider of voluntary adult learning, runs liberal arts courses at modest cost through volunteer branches and community learning projects for disadvantaged adults with partner organisations such as Borough Councils. Roderick Watson, DL, first Director of the Lake, will tell 'The Story of Dorney Lake - From Flat Fields to Olympic Heights', Including the site's fascinating archaeological history. Terry Hunter, Head Coach, will also take part. Cost per person is £25. To book please contact Patricia Powell at powell.pa@btopenworld.com or on 01753 852754 or Alan Madge at alanmadgeslough@aol.com or on 01753 534493. DORNEY LENT LUNCH Thank you to the kind friends and neighbours who supported our Lent Lunch on Thursday 23"' February. Your generous support enabled us to send £115 to Plan International, a charity which supports deprived children in developing counties. Jean and Peter Tyler Broadband Service in the Dorney Area -Current Statue Prepared by Bill Dax for lhe Dorney Parish Council AGM on 21MAR12 • The Broadband Speeds in Buckinghamshire Map (15SEP11) below indicates the uDorney problem". • Speeds in Dorney Reach are approx 2-5 Mbps and in Dorney Village are between 0-1 Mbps. Certain residents/businesses who need faster speeds have arranged individually to have lines from the Windsor exchange at a significantly higher cost. • There are two new fibre optic cables installed to Dorney Lake for the Olympics, one from the Maidenhead exchange coming down Marsh Lane and the other from the Burnham exchange coming down Lake End Road. • Both these cables pass within a metre or two of the two Green Cabinets - Cabinet 24 towards the north end of Marsh Lane and Cabinet 23 at the north end of Lake End Road opposite the Sainsbury's entrance. • The solution to Domey's problem is for the fibre optic cables to be connected to the two Green Cabinets, 23 & 24, by placing similar, separate me (Fibre To The Cabinet) green boxes next to the existing Green Cabinets and connecting them up. Not too expensive or difficult. • Both of the new "Olympic" cables are "secure" cables and therefore untouchable until after the Olympics/Paralympics • There is sufficient capacity in these cables for a city! • The cables currently terminate in a temporary exchange in a Portakabin behind Dorney Lake Boathouse. • I am in regular contact with Buckinghamshire Business First who are the coordinators of the Bucks Broadband Project. • The latest communication from them on 16FEB12 is as follows: Just to say that I'm following this up as promised. I am seeking absolute clarity from BT/Openreach in tenns of their commercial plans for this location and what approach is likely to yield the best results going forward. My initial digging into our data suggests that FTTC investment is not in the immediate pipeline, with only one of the listed postcodes likely to have access to the Infinity service. However, this is a rapidly changing piece, further investment announcements are forthcoming. Clarity here would be really helpful as I can then assess the case for alternative intervention - likely via the Local Broadband Project (subsidy). As I said on the phone, I want to be absolutely clear that BT won't react on their own, so that the gap funding can be best utilised. Thanks again for your patience. As soon as I know, I will be in touch. • I have asked them, once they have identified the best solution for us, to come and meet the Parish Council to explain the options. Bill Dax 11MAR12 I have not published the Buckinghamshire Map (15SEP11) {see first line of above} as it is colour coded and loses its message in DPN black and white. Ed -6- • BT Infinity Many people in Dorney may know that BT is rolling out fibre connection over most of the country. It is quite unusual for Dorney, Dorney Reach and Boveney to have such a slow speed when so close to large towns and business areas. BT call their fibre connection BT Infinity. This service allows very high speed broadband connection, speeds of 40mb and more are not uncommon. BT have already installed the fibre but cannot connect our residents because Olympic needs are the priority, it therefore has the status referred to in Bill's letter. Currently BT's own systems do not even identify that we already have the fibre connection underground here. It is also unlikely that anyone in Dorney will have access to BT Infinity prior until the end of NOV 2012 earliest, until this time the Dorney rowing lake is still officially in Olympic mode. I would however urge all to register an interest in receiving it because BT is apparently monitoring the responses from any area. Ifwe generate sufficient interest this should smooth our eventual connection subsequent to the Olympics. Registering an interest can be done via BT's website http://www.bt.com/infinity just click 􀀫􀀫check availability" and then "register interest." This we hope will be one positive physical legacy of having the games here. Cllr.Andrew Purdie w. ·􀇗 ,,..;t tl>-, <-a11 !J liVI> on -fM final -kn-.. If 'I°' ,􀅞 ..t ,,.fine, r'􀀕 ?),,. a< , oall. ittfoBlai::e/􀀋kw#:::..t..()l'fl .....,J-􀅟 0175} 8ZW}4 -1, l',t of P.J SA. 􀅠t., 􀅡 s-.,,,,< .....,_rj<,.olc_ -7- Come along to the Annual Dorney Court Easter Egg Hunt Easter Sunday 8th April 3pm Cost £1 .50 per child to include a drink In aid of RiverReach Holiday Club WANTED 2 x EVENT MANAGERS Dorney Village Hall Management Committee require 2 friends (or husband and wife) to run 3-4 events a year for the good of the community and to raise funds for the renovation of the hall. No experience needed -just enthusiasm and GSOH Contact: Graham Easton 01628 628819 or graharnDVH@aol.com -s- Dorney Court Kitchen Garden Spring has truly sprung! As I sit overlooking the Kitchen Garden, I can hear our woodland birds chirping, and can see the first birds and butterflies of the season landing on the first blooms of the season. It's that exciting time of the year when you can dream of the long summer days ahead and think of all the amazing plants, flowers, and vegetables you will be able to grow! It's an inspiring time of the year, and as Christina Rossetti said, 'Spring is when life's alive in everything'. In the kitchen garden, we have been sowing, sowing and sowing. Having had a wann week at the beginning of March, our gardener Janelle has been sowing seeds like mad, hoping to have some early plants. Up to now, we have already sown our onions, garlic, leeks, spring onions, potatoes, peas, beans, chard, tomatoes, chilli peppers and some lettuces. lbis week we are hoping to get in some beetroot, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kohl rabi, spinach, perpetual spinach, rocket, salads, and radishes - and as many other plants as we possibly can! In the nursery, we have just received a huge order of stock for the season, including beautiful architectural topiary plants and palms as well as shrubs, climbers, herbs, herbaceous perennials and vegetable plugs. The nursery is looking full, lush and ready for the season ahead! This weekend (24/25 March) we are holding a Dawn Chorus Walk around the Dorney Estate. We are hoping to go out and discover the wealth of bird life we have here at Dorney, and then follow it up with a hearty breakfast afterwards. We are also holding a Cottage Garden Plants event with barbeque in the kitchen garden on both days. The herbaceous perennials are really low maintenance plants for a summer of colour and they are great for bees and butterflies. The weather is to be good so it should be another successful weekend! It has been a very exciting time for the restaurant recently too. On Friday 16tll March we celebrated the completion of our kitchen refurbishment, which is allowing us to bake all our own cakes daily and make our own jams and chutneys to serve and sell in our restaurant. As you well know, everything we grow in our kitchen garden will be used in our kitchen, so we have big plans for all the fruits and vegetables we are growing this year. Watch this space! On the weekend of 7,../8tb April, we are holding an Easter eggs-travaganza in our kitchen garden. Over the whole weekend, we are having lots of Easter activities such as face painting, egg painting, Easter crafts as well as bringing in our local Dorney Estate lambs to have a frolic in the kitchen garden. We will also be having a barbeque over both days if the weather permits, so come down for some fun Easter activities We can't believe it, but it has almost been a year since our launch of Dorney Court Kitchen Garden. It has been a fantastic year for us, we have come such a long way already and we would love to invite you all to our I-year anniversary party on the weekend of 14th/15tta April. There will be a barbeque all weekend and a jazz band to get the party going! Another exciting event that is happening the weekend of 14,../15th is the arrival of our chickens. Many people may be surprised to find out that chickens make a wonderful addition to a productive vegetable garden. Here are just a few benefits of chickens in the garden - they provide eggs, control weeds and insects, mow the grass, make fertiliser, till the soil by scratching, eat the kitchen scraps (or compost them) and of course they provide endless entertainment. So come down to DCKG and have a look. Dates for your diary . . . Saturday 2nd June - Outdoor theatre - 'King Arthur and the Sword and the Stone'. Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June - National Garden Scheme for Jubilee Week This will be a special family-friendly open weekend for the NGS, admission is £3 but all money raised will go to NGS. We will be holding children's workshops, farm animals, live music and, of course, a barbeque. There will also be plenty of impromptu barbeques when the sun comes out so keep checking our soon- to-be-launched new website for further details. Happy growing season! From Stretch, Ryan and the whole team at DCKG. -9- Extracts from the Minutes of the Dorney Parish Council Meeting held at the Eton Dorney Centre on Tuesday 13thMarch, 2012at 8 pm Present:-Counci11ors K Harris (chaired the meeting), A Purdie, Ms Foxley, P Smith, L Kittel and G Easton. In Attendance:-Mrs S Moffat (Clerk), Cllr D Dhillon, Cllr A Dhillon. SBDC report:- Cllr A Dhillon reported that there was a LOCOG presentation on 21 st February where it was stated that (i) there will be 30 different food establishments at Eton Lake for the Olympics with delivery times between 5am to 9am; (ii) Construction work on the site starts in April and; (iii) A letter explaining parking and permits will be delivered to all residents of Dorney prior to the Olympics. Bucks CC report:Cllr D Dhillon reported that (i) Beeches LAF is providing parish councils with £500 grants towards the Queen's Jubilee and Olympic celebrations. Mr Harris asked if there can be an increase in delegated budget for Dorney Parish Council in order to increase the highways maintenance for the Olympics. An additional £1000 would cover this. Cllr D Dhillon will make enquiries and report back. Apologies for absence received from Mr Nelson and Mr Barham. Resolved to ask lvor Lloyd from Eton Rowing Lake to the next Parish Council meeting to discuss the response (appended) from Sgt Misselbrook regards resolving the parking problem in Lake End Road. Rebuild of Dorney Village Hall - Resolved to approve the format and content of the questionnaire (appended) after inserting a return date to be 4 weeks from date of issue. Resolved to ask SBDC to issue addresses via a mail merge onto labels. The questionnaire will be sent individually to the 607 electorates at 297 households. The Clerk will supply material and Ms Foxley offered to label and fill th.e envelopes and all councillors to help with the delivery. A stamped addressed envelope will be included for replies. Non-repliers and spoiled returns will not be counted, over 50% of the replies will carry the vote for or against. Hopefully the questionnaires will be issued on 3 1 st March/I st April and returned by l st May. It was agreed to allocate £500 from the budget for this work. Update on Diamond J u bi lee Celebrations - Mrs Kittel reported that there will be celebrations on 3rd June at the Village Hall with food and entertainment and on the 5t11 June at the Village Hall there will be a big screen to watch the event. Details still to be confirmed. Olympics Updates - Events can be viewed on www.dorneyolympics.co.uk. Leaflets have been delivered to every household advertising the Dragon Boat Race at Dorney Lake on I ot11 April. Correspondence-The Solicitor has written on behalf of LOCOG explaining the Premises Licence application. It is proposing a light jazz band for 2/3 hours during arrivals and a military band at the conclusion of the formal event to support the ingress and egress of spectators. Noise monitoring will take place at the boundary of the licensed premises. Maintenance and Highway employee/work - Concern was expressed regarding the state of the brick wall at Dorney Cottage at the corner with Lake End/Village Road. John Farrell has suggested replacing dead whips in the recently planted hedgerow next November. -10- 1. • : /1'✓ /t--/ 2""" , zc Dorney Parish News 􀁧􀁨 -:,;;;-[: UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JILL HARRIS HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING h RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY pa.u􀀇§h,􀀈L􀀉 Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor Berkshire Telephone: 01628 661275 INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL - QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes JANE MORGAN DRESSES c:::,--- - - - EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags, jewellery & wraps • Sizes 4 - 26, competitively priced • The dresses can be altered to ensure a perfect fit By appointment 6 days a week 01628 600509 janemorgandresses@fsmaiLnet Mob: 07887 994222 wwwJanemorgandresshire.co.uk Village Road, Dorney, nr Windsor & Eton • • ;,:I / \ ;.\ / . 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Cody Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Leishman, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mrs Richmond, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues (Payable inAdvance) It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible ror the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. • • ISSUE NO. 4/12 EDITORIAL MAY2012 For centuries the ritual of dancing to invoke rain has been practised by many peoples in many parts of the world. From the Ancient Egyptians to the North America Indian tribes, dancing was instrumental in ceremonies asking the Spirits or Gods to send rain. Although in some places dances are still performed in tim􀌷 of droug_ht, the chances of early precipitation cannot be relied upon. That Is why we in England have adopted a more certain, reliable ritual - 'the hosepipe ban'. This year, as in the last ban in 2006, after weeks without any appreciable rainfall, as soon as a hosepipe ban comes into force the heavens open. This is just what farmers, nurserymen and gardeners wanted, and it didn't require any frantic skipping-about by Morris Dancers! But, all things in moderation, and perhaps the hosepipe ban should be lifted during the period of the Queen's Jubilee Celebrations, school summer holidays and the Olympics, to ensure dry, and hopefully, sunny days. Encouraged by winning a Certificate of Merit last year, we have entered the 2012 Best Kept Village Competition. The Competition is run by Bucks Association of Local Councils and is open to villages throughout Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. Judging takes place in June and the judges are looking for good standards of care, maintenance and . _ community effort (the italics are mine). They are looking for the 'best kept' village, not the most beautiful one. Nick Teale has again agreed to front the Dorney participat_ion and 􀌸is letter seeking support and noting areas that perhaps need special attention Is elsewhere in this issue. Nick is also calling for a 'volunteer action morning' on Sunday May 20th. Now if you are a 'keep fit' person and on a Sunday morning would normally be out running or cycling round 'the lake', why not, for a change, 'keep fit' by expending your energy tidying up the Village and the Reach. I can assure you, from past experience, that it will provide all the exercise you need for one morning and will benefit both you and the community. I would not care to forecast the outcome of the vote on the refurbishment of the village hall through an increase in the parish precept. I am hoping that parishioners will have decided that a viable hall is necessary for Dorney's present and future requirements, but I fear that not everyone Is prepared to share the cost. Voting papers had to be returned to the Parish Council by 1 st May_ and I trust that parishioners understood that the decision for or against refurbishment will be based on 'returned' papers. 50%+ for or against will decide the outcome. If you are 'against' and didn't return your paper, you have furthered the chance of an increase in the parish precept. Revd Lucy Holt writes: Tower fund: I am very aware that since alerting the village to the problem with the tower back at the end of last year many of you may be wondering what is happening. In answer to that although we haven't as yet set up a formal appeal much has happened behind the scenes. I am really pleased that a Friends of St James is being set up to help raise the money and move the project forward. At the moment we are working on procuring an English Heritage approved Architect so we can apply for a Heritage Lottery grant. We are still unsure as to the exact amount of money involved but think we will need to raise in the region of £1 OOK. If you can offer any assistance with fundraising etc please do not hesitate to contact myself or Bill Dax who is heading up the Friends. The great Dorney to Oxford Cycle Ride: Inspired by the Olympics a group of us from the church will be riding this 36 miles on Sunday 10th June in aid of the Mvumi School in Tanzania. If you want to join us or sponsor us then please let me know. If you see me out on my bike in the meantime you know what I'm training for although there aren't too many hills to practise on around here! Jubilee Church Service: To mark the Jubilee we will be holding a special service at St James at 11 am on 3rd June. This will be followed by drinks and nibbles- Why not come along before going to the big Lunch at the village hall? For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in May 2012 Wednesday 2nd May 10.00 am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 6th May 9.30 am Family Communion 11.00 am 'Our Space' Family Service 6.30 pm Informal Service Sunday 13th May 9.30 am Holy Communion 11.00 am Holy Communion (children's groups) Wednesday 16th May 10.00 am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 20th May St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton 9.30am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 11.00am Worshipping Together (children's groups)St John the Baptist Eton Wick Sunday 27th May 9.30am Morning Worship 11.00am Holy Communion ( children's groups) St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick • The Churches of Eton, Eton Wick and Dorney Looking forward to the summer of 2012 Invite you to Ready to 6c,_ .. Coml!IIA'lity Fun Festival For Games, and activities for all Music and entertainment Afternoon Tea Bouncy Castle And more ....... . On Saturday May 12"' from 2-5pm At Eton Wick First School Entrance and all activities free SLOUGH PHILHARMONIC CHORUS & ORCHESTRA Saturday 19th May at 7 .30 p.m. Eton College School Hall The Canterbury Pilgrims Dyson Tickets £14 Students & Ul6s £10 The SPS box office is managed through the Norden Farm. Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF. Telephone 01628 788997 www.sloughphil.org Saturday 26th May from 12.00 - 2.00pm May Fayre ♦♦♦ Dorney School Great fun for all the fa mily! LOTS of Traditional Family Games and Entertainment, Bouncy Castle, exciting raffle and an amazing Food Court with a wide variety of hot and cold fo od including a sizzling BBQ and delicious homemade cakes and speciality scones. Ample car parking on Trumpers Field. Everybody welcome! A N Gr□undcare B Garden. Tree 6 Field Management The A:.'v""B Grom1dcare team provide a c011􀁠te Garden. Tree & Field :tvfaintenance soh1tion for both privat e and rotmneicial clients across Berl;shin-. ·'l!P now April slwum s/1011/d hm:e p«ssat d1r ou!l1 and y,,ur gmn wil/ 111'1!([ aJJling u.wirly Hwi!}'S u.iD !tm:e benefited jivm the unnu. spni ,g u:eatl1er m1d will probah!v ,lffll a lig1t trim. 'fiws will almost kin ji,D fet!I hig1/ig1ti11g fll!JI dead lmmd,es dial IKR"Dr't SJm.im! tl1e winfe,; " Alastair Please contact us for a 1 ·on estin:tare WEa m•• WEA ILLUSTRATED TALK AND BUFFET EVENING MAY 25"' DORNEY LAKE • • • The WEA adult learning charity is holding a profile-and- ••• fund-raising talk and buffet evening from 6.30 to 9.30 p.m. ......,,,..,n􀂇 on May 25"' at Eton College Rowing Centre, Dorney Lake. The charity, founded in 1903, the country's biggest provider of voluntary adult learning, runs liberal arts courses at modest cost through volunteer branches and community learning projects for disadvantaged adults with partner organisations such as Borough Councils. Roderick Watson, DL, first Director of the Lake, will tell 'The Story of Dorney Lake - From Flat Fields to Olympic Heights', including the site's fa scinating archaeological history. Terry Hunter, Head Coach, wlll also take part. Cost per person is £25. To book please contact Patricia Powell at powe ll.pa@lbtope nworld.com or on 01753 852754 or Alan Madge at alanmadgeslough@laol.com or on 01753 534493. • Delivering a Safe & Secure Games - Eton Dorney Newsletter 10 -April 2012 Welcome to our tenth monthly bulletln. Eton Dorney Olympics Neighbourhood Team Update Representatives from our Neighbourhood Police Team have been attending many meetings and presentations localry and we are keen to help local residents and businesses to be as prepared as possible for the summer. The Olympics will see an influx of people visiting the area and as such the road systems will be busier. Plans are in place to minimise the impact on residents through the implementation of Parking Pennils in specific locations. Added to this. there are specific roads that have been designated for 'no stopping' specifically the A4, Lake End Road, Court Lane and Marsh Lane in Taplow/Domey and the A308 Maidenhead Road in Windsor. The A308 will see some of the access to side roads closed during the period. For further details on Parking Restrictions and Traffic Management, please see www.iondon2012.com/making-lt-happen/loca􀍓access-and-parking/etondomey--a ccess-and-parki ng.php . There will be a different dynamic when it changes to adaptive rowing events for the Paralympics as spectator access will move from Windsor Racecourse, around to the Dorney entrance. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to visit the sites of www.getaheadofthegames.com and www.london2012.com/traveladviceforbusiness in order to get useful hints on how to ensure that they and their staff can continue as nonnal. Suggestions are: not travelling during peak times (predicted to be between 7:00am and 9:00am), schedule deliveries for the afternoon and stockpile supplies in advance. These are not a one-size-fits-all solution, but certa in suggestions may be helpfu l. If you do not have internet access, or wish to discuss a point specifically then you can do so at the Olympic lnfonnation Centre, Bishops Centre, A4, Taplow on Fridays between 12:00pm and 4:00pm. A member of the Eton Dorney Olympics Neighbourhood Team will generally be there between 12:00pm and 2:00pm. Sita Update Construction at Dorney Lake continues. The temporary bridge now has the steps going in (though at no point will this be open for public access except ticket holders during lhe events). The return island at the lake has seen footings for the temporary stands start to go in. Work on the north side of the lake commences at the start of April. You may have noticed lthat work on the perimeter fencing continues. The Arboretum Car Park (also known as the dog walkers' car park) on the right as you enter the lake at the start end will be closed between 10th and 20th April, for resurfacing. The other car parks remain open. The tow path between St Mary Magdalene Church, Boveney and the path at the start end of the lake by Summerleaze Bridge is closed. There is a diversion in place and this is advertised at each end. Intelligence If you live/use/work in any of the areas around Dorney Lake or Windsor Racecourse and you see any activity thal looks oul of place or unusual, please have the vigilance to report It. We ask only that you take down a few details, description of the people, vehicle registrations and times and report It lo the police. If It is still happening call Thames Valley Police on 101 and report It staling lhal It is Olympic-related. Or, W It has happened , contact 101 (extension 730 2306) or email OlympicsNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk Contact details Thames Va lley Police: 101 for non-emergency calls, always use 999 in an emergency Eton Dorney Olympics Neighbourhood Team : olympicsnhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk TVP Olympics Planning Team: olympics20 12@lhamesvalley.pnn.police.uk Webs􀈩􀊛:􀋖 􀋏.􀊠e􀊍val le􀋒.􀉧l􀈪ce.􀊻􀋖 -5- Olympic Torchbearer I would like to say that I am absolutely delighted and greatly excited that I will be carrying the Olympic Torch in Maidenhead. It is such a great honour to be selected from the many that were nominated. Of course, I would have preferred to carry the torch through Dorney, but I am grateful it wasn't Oxford or Reading. A big thanks to Leon Williams for nominating me to Coca Cola and thanks to everyone who had such good things to say about me. I will be carrying the torch on Tuesday 10th July, although I don't know yet precisely where in Maidenhead I will be. I am sure that this will be a year to remember and that we will all be very proud to be a part of the Olympic celebrations. Mary Baker DORNEY TENNIS COURT Open to all £2.50 per hour or yearly season tickets available as follows:£ 10 under the age of 18. £20 aged 18 and over. £35 family Contact Charlie Coisb 01628 629381 w• .... .,,...; 􀀬-i􀏐 fi-,.,,., ,,. -· 􀏑 • n> t,.,, 'I"'' f'"M J.t.ik i• .,...,. -that-f"°'J ,.,. r, Ii􀏖 "' -fl,,.. fi••I -k:iu. If 'I"' .,. ..t-..J i.. , pi°"" 9-v,, " • .,If. i,ji,eques when the sun comes out so keep checking our soon-to-be-launched new website for further details. Happy growing season I From Stretch, Ryan and the whole team at DCKG. -9- Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Tap- & Dorney Neighbourhood Teem THAMES VALLEY POLICE 101 CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 HAVE YOUR SAY The next beat surgery will be held on: • Saturday 12􀆴 May between 1Q.-11am @ Domey Court Kitchen Garden (coffee shop) Please feel free to come along and meet your Neighbourhood Police Team and discuss any issues or concerns you have or alternatively you can e-mail us at: Taplow&dorneyNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk Congratulations: Over the last couple of months the NeighboUfhood Team have been handing out envelopes to children seen cycling with helmets on as part of Helmet Watch. Over 30,000 children took part and received an envelope containing a small prize and a chance to enter a prize draw. We are pleased to announce that a safety conscious six year old pupil from Dorney School won for the South Bucks region!! Offenders brought to justice: During the month of February one male has been arrested and charged for theft of vehicle at the Harvester in Taplow and a second male has been charged with criminal damage in Green Close, Taplow. Neighbourhood Priorities Burglary: In the last month we have had 8 burglaries in the Taptow and Dorney area the majority of which have been non dwelling which relate to shed's and garages. A crime reduction event was carried out on 15111 March with the Neighbourhood Team and South Bucks Community safety team at Sainsbury's Taptow where crime redudion advice, timers and property marking kits were given out to local residents: Here are some helpful tips to consider. -If you are out in the back garden, make sure your front door is secure -Put garden tools away in a secure shed after using them -Keep ladders chained up in the garage when not being used -Don't forget to check doors and windows - you mtght have closed them, but are they locked? -Check side gates and garages are locked when not being used -Consider fitting outside security lighting or a visible alann to deter burglars -Keep your valuables out of sight. -When leaving a room unattended, close the windows and doors, especially on the ground floor. A burglar could easily reach in and help themselves to anything within reach. -Keep recycling bins and boxes away from windows. Vehlcle crime: This month we have seen 3 thefts from vehicles in the area however the Neighbourhood team have identified using Clear Car campaign a further 5 vehicles this month as potential targets. This is a reduction from last month where over 37 vehicles were identified. ASB: Proactive patrols have been increased by the Neighbourhood Team in relation to increased Antisocial Behaviour in Maypole Road, Taplow where two windows were broken by stones being thrown. The Neighbourhood Team are working with a volunteer youth organisation called The Well who are coming out at peak times and engaging with the local youths and encouraging them to participate in alternative activities. A Specific Issue Neighbourhood Action Group is also being set up to tackle the issue. With the onset of British summertime descending on us and the lighter evenings we would still like to encourage anyone suffering from antisocial behaviour to contact us on the non emergency number. Community Messaging Community Messaging is a free service which provides information to subscribers about crime and police activity in their area via phone or email. It also includes information on what we and our partner services are doing to bring offenders to justice or combat anti-social behaviour. More information can be obtained via our website and you can sign up by following this link: http://www.tvpcommunitymessaging.org/rmwebportal/startup.aspx _New Non Emergency Number Thames Valley Police has gone live with the new 101, the national single non-emergency number. -10- • • Dorney Social Diary Saturday 12• May Community Fun Festival Wednesday 16,. May Friday 18'" May Saturday 19" May Sunday 20tt& May Wednesday 23nl May Friday 25th May Saturday 26th May Sunday 3nl June Tuesday 5th June Sunday 10th June Sunday 24di June MID TO END JUNE Sunday 24t1i June Tuesday 10'" July DORNEY PARISH COUNCil.. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60', CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT DORNEY YOUTH CLUB (for children of the parish) LITTLE FISHES For pre-school children (and parents or carers) Songs, stori􀂚 treasure hunts, fun and refreshments. Vll..LAGE HALL BOOKINGS Eton Wick First School 2-5 p.m. TV AP Plant Sale at TV AP Bath Road, Taplow 10 a.m - 1 p.m. DDHS Visit to Stubbing, Gardens Meet Stubbing, car park 2.15 p.m. Torch Walk to School Start 8.15 a.m. TV AP Sponsored Walk BKV Volunteer Action Morning Muster at Village Hall 9.30 a.,m. Eton Wick History Group Meeting Eton Wick Village Hall 7.30 p.m. WEA mustrated Talk & Buffet Evening Dorney Lake 6.30 p.m. Dorney School Fayre 12noon - 2.00 p.m. Queen's Jubilee celebrations. VH/frumpers Field Queen's Jubilee celebrations. Big Screen Trumpers Dorney to Oxford Cycle Ride In aid ofMvumi School in Tanzania. Contact Revd. Luey Holt DDHS Annual Coach Trip. Petwortb House & Park BEST KEPT Vll..LAGE JUDGING DDHS Coach Trip. Petworth House & Park Olympic Torch earried by Mary Baker through part of Maidenhead Second Tuesday of each month (except August) Eton Dorney Centre 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. May, July Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month 12.15 - 2.00 8/5 12/6 ton (outing) No lunch club in Aug. ll/9 9/10 13/11 11/12 (Christmas lunch) Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7 - 10 p.m. Telephone 01628 629381 (between 4.30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) Every Thursday evening during term time in hut in grounds of Dorney School 6-16 year olds in two groups contact Alan Russell 01628 784515 Every Wednesday (Term time only) St. John's Church, Eton Wick 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Dawn Russell 01628 784515 - 1 1 - Windrush, Village Road, Dorney Dear Editor April 16, 2012 Best Kept Village Competition The Parish Council has entered us for the Buckinghamshire Association of Local Councils BKV competition. We won a Certificate of Merit last year! At the foot of this letter I am attaching the marks awarded per feature, with a comparison of the marks we have been awarded in the past four years. In addition to the usual keeping house frontages tidy, cutting back overhanging hedges and keeping our village litter free, I have noted the following areas which need attention if we are to improve on last year's results: It is surprising how many wheelie bins are still on the pavement three days after the refuse collectors have been. Very unsightly! The front of the Village Hall and the playground area both look good and the car park is improved following the removal of the wooden barriers which Alan had to repair so frequently. As last year, a weed clearing blitz on the car park is necessary. The telephone box in Harcourt Road, now devoid of any telephone equipment, is in need of a clean out. Would any Harcourt Road resident care to "adopt" it and check it weekly for litter? The adjacent notice board now has a see through panel, a big improvement, but the frame needs clearing of algae. The bus shelter on Marsh Lane opposite Harcourt Road is a disaster area and will lose us points. It needs re-lining with weatherproof hardboard or similar, treating with wood preserver, clearing of rubbish and a new bench! Perhaps the Parish Council can consider the remedial work necessary. The footpath verge under the wall to the graveyard in Court Lane needs tidying up. Judging in the past has been from mid to end of June. As we need to show evidence of community involvement to gain additional points, I suggest a "volunteer action morning" on Sunday May 2d1' meeting at Village Hall at 9.30 to clear up as required. We can have the place looking good for the Jubilee celebrations two weeks later. Hopefully we can keep it that way for the judging and the Olympics! Thank you for your support to help us with a chance to win! Nick Teale Primary Features Possible Actual Marks 201 1 1A Places of 10 8 worship/qravevard/cemeterv 1 B Common, areen, olavina field 20 18 1 C Village hall, community hall, church 20 18 hall 1 D Boundary hedges, verges, ditches, 10 9 fences and defined wildlife conservation areas -12- Actual Actual Actual 2010 2009 2008 7 7 7 14 15 9 16 16 10 8 9 6 t t r. l l ,:r;;c. I 2-.. Dorney Parish News 􀁘 -- 􀁙 -􀃌 -= 􀃍- -􀀓􀁓---􀁔􀀔- - .- - 􀁕-􀀫􀁖 - • -- ---:=...- ..;:,.- 􀀕􀁗o---.--= = - =- 􀀋=-I C' - .c.-..._" 􀀍􀀎􀀏':i'II . , _'1' "- -...,.,,L,,. .,- ,,,,. UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JILL HARRIS HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING h RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY ra.u/§h12L􀀈 Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor Berkshire Telephone: 01628 661275 INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL - QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes JANE MORGAN DRESSES c:::,------ EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags,jewellery & wraps • Sizes 4 - 26, competitively priced • The dresses can be altered to ensure a perfect fit By appointment 6 days a week 01628 600509 janemorgandresses@lsmail.net Mob: 07887 994222 www.janemorgandresshire.co. uk Village Road, Dorney, nr Windsor & Eton f Eton End School Eton Road, Datchet PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL BOYS 3 - 7 GIRLS 3 - 11 O111,e c.viLLolvioool O111,e 1:;ol[,,(catL0111, • excellent staff/ pupil ratios high standards and academic success sporting, musical and dramatic opportunities art and creativity outdoor learning and play extracurricular activities • before and after school care For further details please telephone 01753 541075 35 Eton Road Datchet Berkshire SL3 9AX email: admin@etonend.or website: www.etonend.or Design & Construction • Site Clearance • Pergolas • Terraces • Suppliers of: • Turfing • Driveways • Brickwork SAND • BALLAST • Plants, Trees • Car Parks Decorative WOOD CHIPS and Shrubs • Block Paving or Standard TOP SOIL MUSHROOM- • Fencing • Patios • Mature Trees COMPOST 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 706675 THE TRADITIONAL RESTORATION COMPANY LTD Contact: Audrey Thompson The Coach House, Dorney Court 01628 660708 Restorers of Fine Antique Furniture SERVICES IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES ST. JAMES, DORNEY Full details of our Services and Children's Activities are included in this magazine VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Lucy Holt The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 e-mail: revlucy@tiscali.co.uk METHODIST CHAPEL, Eton Wick Sunday I 0.30am 6.30pm Morning Service and Sunday School Evening Service ST. GILBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eton Wick Sunday Mass 9.00am OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burnham Saturday Sunday 6pm 9.45 am Vigil Mass Mass Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editor:,;: Mr. C. C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DX Tel: 01628 624121 Mrs. J. M Spencer, Dorincowt, 45, Harcowt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DT. Tel: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Leishman, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mrs Richmond, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues (Payable inAdvance) It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. ISSUE NO. 5/12 EDITORIAL JUNE2012 In keeping with communities across Britain and indeed with many people throughout the world, we in Dorney will be celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee on June 3rd and 5th with a programme of festive events for the delight of all age groups in the parish. The programme, published in this magazine last month, and again in this issue, will, I'm sure, encourage you to join in the local jollifications to commemorate this historic royal occasion. Thirty-five years ago, on the occasion of the Queen's Silver Jubilee, I wrote an editorial extolling Her Majesty's virtues, and after thirty-five years I'm sure I am allowed to reiterate an extract from June 1977. 'It is a reign of unstinted devotion to duty and of impeccable public and private standards. In Queen Elizebeth we find no difficulty in vindicating the principle of hereditary monarchy or of piecing the supreme leadership of the State beyond the reach of private ambition or party strife. ' And at the Golden Jubilee I wrote: 'One does not have to be a royalist to appreciate this kingdom's great good fortune in being blessed with our present monarch.' We now celebrate sixty years of this good fortune and of a glorious reign, and wish Her Majesty a truly happy Diamond Jubilee. My pessimism regarding the outcome of the village hall public consultation was unfounded, for parishioners have voted in favour of the parish council taking a loan and raising the parish precept/council tax bill. Apparently, a number of parishioners found the request to tick a box 'Yes or No' and to return the form in the s.a.e. provided, too demanding. I trust they will not question the outcome. The present estimated cost of refurbishing the village hall to bring it up to the required standard, is £350,000. £200,000 will be raised by the loan and the balance from various available grants. The Best Kept Village judging takes place during June. Please do what you can to keep the parish looking neat and tidy. I read in the newspaper this week that there is to be a no-fly zone over Dorney Lake during the period of the Olympics. Will this be enforced by RAF Typhoon jets flying from Northholt, or will Dorney Common be a launch site for a highvelocity- missile (HVM) ground-based air-defence system? A report that two of the latest Royal Navy pedalo minesweepers are to be stationed on Dorney Lake is, at present, unsubstantiated Revd Lucy Holt writes: This month we are celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of our Queen. One of her roles as it were is to be the "defender of the faith" and as such she is the head of the Church of England. Debating the rights of this I guess begs the question as to whether or not we see ourselves as a Christian country and if so what do we mean by this? I think this is a very interesting question and I would answer it in terms of the moral values that we hold as a country based on the fundamental Christian values. Interestingly enough these link into the Olympic Values - one particularly and that is of friendship. If we take this value seriously we can be led by the Christian values of love and respect for each other which lead to friendship. Jesus said: "Love one another as I have loved you" and also "Love your neighbour as you love yourself." This is a great model to live our lives and I think should be the driving force in all we do as individuals and as a society. So although we live in a multi-cultural, multi-faith society we can have this value of friendship and love at our core; values that are at the heart of the Christian life and faith. For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in June 2012 Sunday 3rd June (Trinity Sunday) 1 1 .00 am Jubilee Service 1 1 .00 am 'Our Space' Family Service 6.30 pm Evening Service Wednesday 6th June 10.00 am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 10th June 9.30 am Holy Communion 1 1 .00 am Holy Communion (children's groups) Sunday 17th June St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick 9.30am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 1 1 .00am Worshipping Together (children's groups)St John the Baptist Eton Wick Wednesday 20th June 10.00 am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 24th June 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1 .00am Holy Communion (children's groups) Sunday 1st July 9.30am Holy Communion BCP 1 1 .00 am 'Our Space' Family Service 6.30pm Evening Service St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton he £ton Dorney Centr Cinema Evening Friday 15th June 2012 To see "War Horse" (2hr 20mln). Director: Steven Spielberg. This deeply heartfeH story begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse and his young trainer. r Horse" Is one of the most powerful and movl , 􀁈-n, rles of friendship ever told. Refreshments WIH offered at 6:45pm. The fllm wlll begin promptly at 7:00pm. £ 4.00 All welcome! Dorney Over 60s Lunch Club The Lunch Club in July has been cancelled, and so there is no lunch in July and August. The Lunch Club outing to the Royal National Rose Society will now take place in June. The Eton Dorney Centre Is looking for a cleaner Please contact the Manager Liliana Illes at Eton Dorney Centre Lake End Road Dorney Windsor, Berks SL4 6QS 01628 662823 etondorney@yahoo.co.uk Extracts from the Minutes of the Dorney Parish Council Meeting held at the Eton Dorney Centre on Tuesday s•May 2012 at 7.30 pm Present:􀅓 Councillors Harris( chaired the meeting), A Purdie, P Smith, L Kittel, E Nelson and G Easton. In Attendance:- Mrs S Moffat (Clerk) , Cllr Dev Dhillon and Cllr Aman Dhillon .. At the proposition of Cllr Pwdie, seconded by Cllr Smith, it was agreed to elect Cllr Harris as Chairman for the ensuing year. Declaration of Acceptance was made by the newly-elected chairman. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Backs CC Report- Cllr Dev Dhillon reported that:- (i) Local residents were pleased that the newly tarmacked Thames Footpath was part of the Dorney Legacy. Mr Harris pointed out that the article in the recent 'Rights of Way' newsletter has also stated this and wished to set the record straight that it was residents from Eton Wick who had asked for this work and it was not an Olympic Legacy Project requested by Dorney Parish Council. Cllr Dev Dhillon offered to report this back to the Rights of Way Officer concerned; (ii) The Planning meeting with the head of Planning and Enforcement at SBDC had been cancelled. However Cllr Dev Dhillon did have a separate meeting with an Enforcement Officer and the landowner has been found for the bungalow at Lake End Road. Regards Orchard Herbs Fann, another planning application is being made and the Enforc ement Officer is erring on the side of caution after taking advice from the Legal Department. Marsh Mead is submitting another planning application in 2 weeks. Mr Smith raised his disappointment at the cancellation of the meeting particularly with regards to Orchard Herbs Fann as if unlawful activity is not stopped such activity may become custom and practice. It was agreed to invite Peter Beckford from SBDC to a Dorney Parish Council meeting to find out why Planning Enforcement is not taking more action against the owner of Orchard Herbs Fann who is blatantly carrying out illegal operations on site which is well known to many members of the public as well as the Parish Council; (iii) Cllr Dev Dhillon was asked to report to Highways the large number of potholes in Boveney Road and Marsh Lane with a particularly serious one in Huntercombe Lane South due to a collapsed drain. SBDC Report - Cllr A Dhillon reported that he had a meeting with Roger Reed about permitted development and he was informed this could change over time. At the proposition of Cllr Harris, seconded by Cllr Easton, it was agreed to elect Cllr Purdie as ViceChairman for the ensuing year. To appoint representatives on the under mentioned bodies:( a) SBALC -To appoint Cllr Ms Foxley and Cllr Kittel. (b) South Bucks Partnership - To appoint any councillor who is able to attend. ( d)Neighbourhood Action Group - To appoint Cllr Harris. Parking Problems at Eton Lake when the gate is closed - Mr Harris attended a meeting with Ivor Lloyd. It was agreed that the police will carry on policing the parked cars on the road when the gate is closed. The gates to the Eton Lake will be closed on 11 th July for the Olympics for several months. Such a long period will hopefully break the habit of car owners parking outside the locked gates which may resolve the problem in the long term. After the Olympics only local people will be encouraged to use this entrance and it will not be for use by the general public. At the meeting Mr Lloyd went on to report that a lot of work was going on around the Lake. Lights are being installed and the top end of the car park is being tarmacked so it can be used as a turning point. The temporary 02 aerials are now being installed inside rather than outside the site for security reasons. The torch relay celebrations at Dorney are stiJI being organised. Rebuild of Dorney Village Hall - Resolved to receive the results of the questionnaire and take appropriate action. (lo note the fo llowing decision has already been agreed: - (a) A postal vote will be sent to everyone on the electoral role with a postal return, (b) agree an acceptable level of respome and level of agreement from the questionnaire in order to proceed with applying fo r the loan as fo llows - No n-repliers and sp oiled returns will not be counted, over 50% of the replies will carry the vote fo r or against). Mr Harris announced that the Clerk has counted the returns and there were 125 •yes' votes and 118 •no' votes. With a majority of 7 it was resolved for the Village Hall Comm ittee to proceed with the plan of refurbishment with the continuing proviso that the Village Hall Committee find £150,000 funding from grants and an agreed Business Plan is produced. It was agreed that the Village Hall Committee will also produce a Project Report each month to the Council Diamond Jubilee Celebrations - Resolved to purchase an English oak tree. Cost of heavy standard tree, stakes and ties approximately £168 plus vat. The Clerk will seek a quote for a commemorative plaque Resolved to repair the bus shelter in Marsh Lane in readiness for the Best Kept Village competition. This has already been carried out at a cost of £200. Resolved to respond to the •Rights of Way and Environment Newsletter' regards the 'Dorney Olympic Legacy' and the 'Paths for Communities' fund which allows parish councils to bid for money to improve their local path network Mem.ber's Reports -Neighbourhood Action Group - It was noted in the latest 'Neighbourhood Policing' newsletter that 'Have your Say' surgeries are being held at Taplow Car Boot Sale. It was agreed to ask the police to reconsider using this location as, after the long battle with the organisers of the Car Boot Sale, a Police Stand at the venue appears to legitimise the event. Also members of the public have to pay to enter. Date of next meeting - 7.30pm on 12111 Juae 2012 at the Eton Dorney Centre THE MILL AT SONNING Dinner Theatre Box Office 0 1 18 969 8000 Meeting ended 9.37 pm. Thursday 3/5 - Saturday 23/6 A PIECE OF CAKE a comedy by Lucy Bennett Thursday 28/6 - Saturday 1 8/8 CASH ON DELIVERY a comedy by Michael Cooney World Premiere MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Mondays . Meadow Way 12.45 - 13.05 p.m. Dates for 2012 : June 1 8 July 2 16 30 August 13 Electrical Services Burnham Napit Part np" Approved Additional Sockets - Lights New Fuse Boards - Updates Security - Attic Ughtlng Home - Landlords Certificates Portable Appliance Testing All Other Electrical Work Free advke and estimates All work g1111ntnl:elld No Job too small Free Phone Rob on 0800 955 49 42 -5- • NAPIT In Praise of Small Shops. In spite of the best efforts of the rowing trench, and the forthcoming Olympics to destroy our tranquillity, Dorney is still a great place to live, isn't it? We are close to London, and yet we have open country all round us, much of it cattle, horse or sheep covered. Two super pubs serve the village. Then there is the garden centre, the garage and of course the riding stables and other businesses. But, sadly our small shops are long gone. You can't blame Sainsbury's for that since the shops in Dorney closed long before the Taplow superstore was built. That is why I am so grateful to have Eton Wick within cycling distance. Small shops and businesses can give much more responsive and friendly service. Malcolm and his family at the newsagents are terrific. Nothing is too much trouble for them and the range of goods they sell is extraordinary. The chemist is the same. ''The Jade Garden" fish and chip and Chinese take away is a joy to visit. Connie who manages it, seems to know everybody's name. One always feels welcome there, and the grub is delicious. Then there is the redoubtable Mike the gent's hairdresser. Visit him and you don't only get a super haircut, but all the local gossip as well. I don't need to visit the other shops so much, but it is great to see them all there, long may they thrive. OK! I concede that we are lucky to live on the Common, Eton Wick is considerably nearer to us than Sainsbury's when we need something in a hurry, and there is another benefit. Right alongside the shopping parade is the Village Hall. It is a very busy local facility at the heart of that village. There's always something happening there, and that's why I, for one, didn't feel any need to vote to share the cost of developing the one at the far end of Dorney Reach which is nowhere near the centre of the two Dorneys. Just to end on a cheerful note Let me return to The Olympics:- O/ympic Countdown-Only 90 days to go until all the Olympic events end in Dorney - Yihaaaa ! ! ! {Please note, though, according to LOCOG it will be a further 90 days before they finally clear up the mess} Geoffrey Atkinson ta• Dorney Horticultural Society Annual Coach Trip 2012 Petworth House and Park, Sussex . ' • 􀄼 . •" :,.: f•":',. ••􀀜'It-a$,,'." 􀀝 ••• .. Magnificent country house and park The vast late 17th-century mansion is set in a beautiful 283-hectare (700-acre) deer park, landscaped by 'Capability' Brown and immortalised in Turner's paintings. A 2,000-year-old classical sculpture The Ionic Rotunda and Doric temple The historic kitchens with 1 ,000 copper pots and moulds The medieval chapel The largest art collection in the care of the National Trust One of the earliest English globes in existence An early handwritten copy of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales The large fallow deer herd in the park Sunday 24th JUNE 2012 - 10.00am Palmer Arms, 10.10am Harcourt Road Cost = £12 plus entry (NT members free entry) Please book your seat with Louise Whaley on 01628 625589 or contact any committee member -7- Dorney Court Kitchen Garden June should bring us a hot sunshine filled month with the risk of frost passed, fingers crossed! We are moving towards the longest day, with the summer solstice on 20th June, so there is plenty of daylight to let us get on with things in the kitchen garden. For harvest, salad crops should be available, lettuce, spring onion, radish etc, summer cabbage, early carrots, beetroot, young turnips and summer spinach. Our Arran Pilot first early potatoes should be coming through this month too, allowing us to make something delicious in the cafe. As with May, we really need to keep on top of the weeds. Hoeing them off as small seedlings will make the job far easier than waiting for them to grow and send their roots down. Hoeing is best done on a dry day so that the weeds do not have a clJance to recover. We are sowing beetroot, French beans, carrots, kohlrabi, peas, lettuce, and radishes at intervals throughout the summer months to provide a constant supply. Successional sowing ensures we will always have fresh crops at their peak for our cafe. We have an action packed month of events in June, details as follows: Saturday 2nd June - 5pm. Cambridge Touring Theatre are romping through the world of magic and mystery with their robust and comical musical performance of 'King Arthur & The Sword in the Stone'. Suitable for all ages, it is performed with their usual zest and vim! Tickets are available now so why not come and join us in the walled garden for an enchanting afternoon of theatre? Saturday June 9th and Sunday June 10th We will be hosting an activity filled weekend for the NGS (National Garden Scheme) with jazz, a barbecue, balloons, children's activities, farm animals and of course, our garden will be in full bloom and looking fantastic. Money raised will go to the NGS who in turn currently give away more than £2.5 millioey each year to nursing, caring and gardening charities around the UK. A good cause and a fun-filled day so please come and join us. Saturday June 23111 - llam. Bee expert Nicola Content will be giving a presentation on bees. This talk will contain information on bees and bee-keeping in general ( along with a demonstration hive,) as well as the process of creating bee related products such as beeswax candles and moisturising balms. She will refer to which plants will attract bees to your garden and what you can do to help them. Sunday June 24tb- 2pm. Come and enjoy a summer's afternoon of music in our walled garden. We will be welcoming the Claremont singers, our fun and friendly ladies choir from Windsor. An afternoon not to be missed. Saturday 30th June - 11.15am. We will have a fun, educational garden based workshop, for children between 5-10 years old. Due to the popularity of this event, booking in advance is essential as places are limited. All of the above events and information can be found on our brand new website. Any updates will be put on there instantly and you can contact us at any time. We are also now on twitter, Facebook, and we have a kitchen garden biog which will be updated often on all the 'goings-on' in the kitchen garden that week. Take a peek! www.dckg.co.uk - Our website ww.twitter.com/dc_kg - Twitter www.facebook.com/dorneycourtkitchengarden - Facebook dorneycourtkitchengarden.blogspot.com - The kitchen garden biog There will also be plenty of impromptu barbeques when the sun comes out so keep checking our new website for further details. Happy growing season! From Stretch, Ryan and the whole team at DCKG. -s- A , 1 : ccn,r c Garden Tree S Field cc1,· , I: l , Private & Cammerc1al c _ ,, N Gr□undcare Established in 1005 and led by Alastaw Braob,r, our team al eXiJerienced stafl are passionate about quality of workmanship and customer service. From one~off projects. to ongoing maintenance, we cover all areas of Berkshire, Oxfordshire, 8 Surrey. Hampshire and West London. Garden. Tree 6 Field Management □ur Services at a Glance ❖ Tree Surgery ❖ lawn Construction - Seeding fi furling ❖ Garden Maintenance ❖ Field Maintenance ❖ Seasoned Lags ❖ Gritting 6 Snow Clearing ·'n􀀄􀀅N􀀆 I WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Saturday 30th. June at 7.30 p.m. Windsor Leisure Centre Stovell Road, Windsor Overture La F orza de! Destino La Valse Flute Concerto Symphonic Dances Flute: Josh Batty Winner, WMSO Young Musicians' Competition 2010 Verdi Ravel Ibert Rachmaninov Concert tickets are available at the door (subject to availability) or from Sheargold Pianos, 53, King Street, Maidenhead or from the ticket hotline tel. 0118 966 5149 or from www.wmso.org.uk Windrush, Village Road, Dorney Dear Editor 20 May 2012 Best Kept Village Competition We have had two volunteer clear up days this wee kend! On Friday Robin Blackburn called to say he wouldn't be available for the Sunday Village Hall session, but he could put in some manpower that afternoon. So we went to the graveyard wall in Court Lane and started the task of weed clearing. Stretch from DCKG came jogging past and picked up a garden fork to help. Then Norman appeared with some weed-killer concoction which has done the job where there was enough grass to preserve. This morning at the Village Hall, the tum-out was small but of very high quality! Ralph Liney tackled the plant bed adjacent to the hall, Peter Tyler and Louise Whaley cleaned the notice board and weeded around Oak Stubbs Lane and yours truly painted the last of five benches, the one near the tennis court. Street furniture is important for BKV points and fo rtunately there was sufficient wood preserver left over from the refurbishment of the bus shelter in Marsh Lane. This was done a few weeks ago with the help of Alan Russell and his able twin sons who enjoyed measuring, sawing, drilling and screwing the new exterior-quality plywood in place. Peter T has re-painted a worn out "Marsh Lane" road sign and I have done the same for the Lake End Road and St James' Church signs. Les Smith has kindly offered to "adopt" the re dundant Harcourt Road telephone kiosk and keep it litter free. Parish groundsman John Farrell continues his excellent work keeping greens mowed and generally tidying up. He has painted the two Dorney Village Conservation Area signs as we ll. The Village Hall and surrou ndings look well cared for (massive thanks to Alan, who keeps a general eye on things there) but it needs residents to be vigilant and report any further cases of dumping garden rubbish at the side of the hall. The playground area is a really good village feature which is virtually litter free and needs to be kept that way. Judging usually takes place sometime in June, so I hope we can all do our bit to keep our "soon to be famous" part of South Bucks tidy and well kept. Who knows, with the Olympics coming we might stand a good chance of winning the BKV competition. A big thank you is due to all those who have given of their personal time to help the community effort. Nick Teale Contact Nick on 01628605 177 for Dorney Village Alan Russell on 01628784515 for Dorney Reach • .. l I ;:::lJ--y 􀀜 ,- L Dorney Parish News .􀀓 --􀀔 _"""'r_ •􀁛.􀀄,P-􀀕·􀁜::::-:-::::--- 􀁝􀁞 - -=-- 􀁠.- 􀁡. 􀁟---'--=- 􀁢------- 􀁣 -􀁤====--- - ---􀀖 -= UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JILL HARRIS HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING h RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY panj􀀇J􀀈& Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor Berkshire Telephone: 01628 661275 INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL - QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes JANE MORGAN DRESSES c:>---- -EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags, jewellery & wraps • Sizes 4 - 26, competitively priced • The dresses can be altered to ensure a perfect fit By appointment 6 days a week 01628 600509 janemorgandresses@fsmail.net Mob: 07887 994222 www.janemorgandresshire.co.uk Village Road, Dorney, nr Windsor & Eton Eton End School Eton Road, Datchet PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL BOYS 3 -7 GIRLS 3 - 11 OV\,e cviLlolvioool OVl-t 6oluccttLoV\, excellent staff/ pupil ratios high standards and academic success sporting, musical and dramatic opportunities art and creativity outdoor learning and play extracurricular activities • before and after school care For further details please telephone 01753 541075 35 Eton Road Datchet Berkshire SLl 9AX email: admin@etonend.ore: website: www.etonend.or.e: Design & Construction • Site Clearance • Pergolas • Terraces • Suppliers of: • Turfing • Driveways • Brickwork SAND • BALLAST • Plants, Trees • Car Parks Decorative WOOD CHIPS and Shrubs TOP SOIL • Block Paving or Standard MUSHROOM- • Fencing • Patios • Mature Trees COMPOST 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 706675 THE TRADITIONAL RESTORATION COMPANY LTD Contact: Audrey Thompson The Coach House, Dorney Court 01628 660708 Restorers of Fine Antique Furniture SERVICES IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES ST. JAMES, DORNEY Full details of our Services and Children's Activities are included in this magazine VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Lucy Holt The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 e-mail: revlucy@tiscali.co.uk METHODIST CHAPEL, Eton Wick Sunday I 0.30am 6.30pm Morning Service and Sunday School Evening Service ST. GILBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eton Wick Sunday Mass 9.00am OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burnham Saturday Sunday 6pm 9.45 am Vigil Mass Mass Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editon: Mr. C. C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DX Tel: 01628 624121 Mrs. J.M. Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DT Tel: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Leishman, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mrs Richmond, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues (Payable inAdvance) It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible ror the opinions of c orrespondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. ISSUE NO. 6/12 EDITORIAL JULY2012 The Thames Valley Police Newsletter 12 on page 6 of this issue includes details of changes to local road layouts and traffic restrictions during the period of the rowing Olympics. The most significant for Dorney, is; 1. a change in precedence at the junction of Lake End RoadNillage Road/Court Lane. The main carriageway will run from Lake End Road into Court Lane with Village Road giving way. 2. Marsh Lane from the lake entrance to Harcourt Road will become One Way only, traffic flow running from Court Lane towards the A4. Dorney Reach residents wishing to drive to St. James church, Dorney Court, Dorney Court Kitchen Garden, the village and beyond, or Sainsbury's, will have to detour via Marsh Lane/A4/Lake End Road. I'm sure we are all prepared to be inconvenienced by the Olympics, but perhaps it is advisable to avoid this circular route during the hours when competitors and officials are driving to and from the lake. My first sighting of the high TV camera tower which dominates the Dorney skyline triggered a memory of my childhood visit to a fairground where a gentleman dived from a similar structure into a six foot deep tank of water. As if this wasn't dangerous enough, petrol was poured on the surface of the water and set alight, as was the diver's costume just before he launched himself from the tower, the flames being dissipated when the water spilled over the side of the tank upon the diver's entry. The full effect of this feat requires that it takes place during the hours of darkness and so, disappointingly, cannot be considered in the programme of entertainment for spectators at the Lake Olympics. The next issue of this magazine will be published after the Olympics are over and we will be thinking "now, I couldn't have thought of a better way to spend £9.3bn!" By then we will have had our fill of sporting events; Ascot; Euro 2012; Wimbledon; the Olympics - surely something for everyone. But if wall to wall sport is not your thing and you hoped for solace from a wet and windy summer in front of your television, you will, in minute detail, have committed to memory the plots and probably the dialogue of every endlessly repeated episode of 'Poirot' and 'A Touch of Frost'. There is, at least, one pleasing spin-off from the Olympics; the London 2012 Festival (of Culture and the Arts). From 21st June to 9th September artists from all over the world are coming together in celebration of the Olympics and Paralympics. Venues across Britain will host programmes of music, dance and art to suit all tastes. The opening concert, shown on BBC4, from Sterling, Scotland, was given by the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra from Venezuela who shared the stage with an orchestra of 130 schoolchildren from the local Raploch estate. The Raploch orchestra, Big Noise, was set up in 2008, inspired by Venezuela's El Sistema, a music education scheme to help poorer children and persuade them that making music is more fulfilling than anti-social behaviour. It is planned that El Sistema will, in time, be launched in deprived communities all over Britain. I hope it will receive every encouragement. The Dorney Parish News is not published in August. Copy for the September issue should reach the editors by 16th August. -1- Revd Lucy Holt Writes: Thank you to all those who supported us on our cycle ride from Dorney to Oxford on 10th June. It was great fun despite the hills and distance and although we haven't got a final total it seems that we will have exceeded our goal of £2,000 for the Mvumi School in Tanzania. This was supposed to be an Olympic inspired event and reflecting on it the Olympic values of determination and friendship were very evident. The support of others doing the ride and also those who turned up to provide refres hments and provide moral support was invaluable. The value of fr iendship really shows how dependent upon each other we are for our well being, the Christian faith also stresses this in St Paul's analogy of the church being like a body each part having a part to play and dependent upon each other. This event was a one off but in our daily lives we need to experience this value of friendship as we support each other within our community. You may have noticed work has taken place around the church and graveyard with clearing up some of the trees. Thank you to all who have taken place and given up their time. Particular thanks goes to those who work on Dorney estate and also Alastair Brooker from ANB Ground care. With the Olympics looming we have made a few changes to our church services on the Sundays when events will take place at the lake. Please see below for details. For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web site: stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in July and August 2012 Sunday 1 st July 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 11.00 am Our Space (All Age Family Service) 6.30 pm Even ing Service Wednesday 4th July 10.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 8th July 9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Holy Communion Sunday 15th July St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick 9.30am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 11.00am Worshipping Together (children 's groups) St John the Baptist Eton Wick Wednesday 18th July 1 0.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 22nd July 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1 .00am Holy Communion Sunday 29th July 5pm Holy Communion Wednesday 1st August 10.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 5th August 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00 am Our Space (All Age Family Service) Sunday 12th August 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Holy Communion Wednesday 15th August 1 0.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 19th August 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Worshipping Together Sunday 26th August 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1 .00am Holy Communion Sunday 2nd September 5pm Holy Communion St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St James the Less Dorney DORNEY TENNIS COURT Open to all £2.50 per hour or yearly season tickets available as follows:􀅤 £10 under the age of 18. £20 aged 18 and over. £35 family Contact Charlie Coish 01628 629381 Dorney Olympic Countdown Committee hoped you enjoyed the celebrations over the Jubilee Weekend. We would like to thank each and every one of you who gave up your time or made donations in order to make these community celebrations such a success. A HUGE thank you goes to the following as we simply couldn't have done it without you! Big on Bouncing Community Games Dorney Combined School Dorney Horticultural Society Dorney Parish News Dorney Village Hall The Handmade Cake Company Montmartre Patisserie Slough Playground4domey St James Church Theo Alexander Jo and Jez Ellis Trudi and Liam Harwood Derry and Joy Locke Sonia Mead Olivia and Stephen Michael Pam and Dan Nanson Andrew Purdie Chris Staunton Sian Turner Terry Williamson Cadburys Spots and Stripes Davis Aerials Dorney History Society Dorney Parish Council Dorney Tennis Club Dorney Youth Club Local Area Forum The Palmer Arms The Rifle Volunteer - Wokingham Mary and Gerry Baker (very generously donated the cava) Zoe and Brian Gilbert Leanne, Martin and Jack Kittel Harry McGuinness Gavin McGregor Alison Murray Mary Nelson Alan, Dawn, Alfie and Thomas Russell Nick Teale Leon and John Williams ff there is anyone else we failed to mention please accept our apologies and our thank you for all your supreme efforts. Dorney Olympic Countdown Committee and Dorney Parish Council Would like to invite residents of Dorney Parish to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay at Dorney Lake On Tuesday 10th July 2012 Come along and view the Olympic torch relay coming to Dorney Lake. We have been granted access to the lake for Dorney parish residents together with Dorney School. For security reasons transport will be provided into and out from the lake. This will be the only way to access the lake on the day. Once details have been finalised we will communicate with each household via a mail drop together with how to register your intention to attend. It will be vital you register for the event as numbers are limited. Please look out for the leaflet through your door. If you do not receive a leaflet by 1 􀂨 July please contact us on 07961954483 This is strictly available to Dorney Parish residents only, therefore unfortunately no extended family will be allowed -5- Delivering a Safe & Secure Games - Eton Dorney Newsletter 12 - June 2012 Welcome to our 12th monthly bulletin Eton Dorney Olympics Neighbourhood Teem Update We are working closely wtth the locally established Neighbourhood Policing Teams in the areas of Windsor, Maidenhead, Dorney, Taplow, Burnham and Slough which are affected by the Olympics. The teams can be contacted directly by email (below) or in person at the Have Your Say sessions where you can meet them in person, a list of these are available on the team's website http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/yournh/youmh-tvp-pol-area/youmh-tvp-pol-arean012.htm If you have a query regarding the Eton Dorney venue or surrounding area which is not Police related then the event organiser/representative will be available to speak to at the Olympic Information Centre at the Bishop Centre, Taplow on Fridays between 12pm and 4pm. Parking Permits for residents: Residents -in the South Bucks area who are being affected by parking restrictions will be contacted in the second week of June on how they will receive the permits. Residents in affected areas of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead are able to apply for perm􀃥 online through the RBWM website http://www.rbwm.gov.uk/webnondon2012_traffic_parking.htm If you are unsure whether you live in an affected area you can check on http://www.london2012.com/local-residents/local-access-and-parkingplans/site=eton- - - - - -EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags, jewellery & wraps • Sizes 4 - 26, competitively priced • The dresses can be altered to ensure a perfect fit By appointment 6 days a week 01628 600509 janemorgandresses@fsmail.net Mob: 07887 994222 www.janemorgandresshire.co.uk Village Road, Dorney, nr Windsor & Eton Eton End School Eton Road, Datchet PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL BOYS 3 - 7 GIRLS 3 - 11 OVl-e c1-tllcH10ocl OVl-e 6cluce1tLoV1- excellent staff/ pupil ratios high standards and academic success sporting, musical and dramatic opportunities art and creativity outdoor learning and play extracurricular activities • before and after school care For further details please telephone 01753 541075 35 Eton Road Datchet Berkshire S1..3 9AX email: admin@etonend.or website: www.etonend.or Design & Construction • Site Clearance • Pergolas • Terraces • Suppliers of: • Turfing • Driveways • Brickwork SAND • BALLAST • Plants, Trees • Car Parks Decorative WOOD CHIPS TOP SOIL and Shrubs • Block Paving or Standard MUSHROOM- • Fencing • Patios • Mature Trees COMPOST 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 706675 THE TRADITIONAL RESTORATION COMPANY LTD Contact: Audrey Thompson The Coach House, Dorney Court 01628 660708 Restorers of Fine Antique Furniture SERVICES IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES ST. JAMES, DORNEY Full details of our Services and Children's Activities are included in this magazine VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Lucy Holt The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 e-mail: revlucy@tiscali.co.uk METHODIST CHAPEL, Eton Wick Sunday 10.30am Morning Service and Sunday School 6.30pm Evening Service ST. GILBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eton Wick Sunday Mass 9.00am OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burnham Saturday Sunday 6pm 9.45 am Vigil Mass Mass Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editors: Mr. C. C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DX Tel: 01628 624121 Mrs. J. M. Spencer, Dorincowt, 45, Harcowt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DT. Tel: 01628624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Leishman, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mrs Richmond, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RA TE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues (Payable inAdvance) It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. ISSUE NO. 8/12 EDITORIAL OCTOBER 2012 News from India this morning made me think that we should have been more forceful in our objections to the building of a Tesco superstore at The Bishop Centre. Cities throughout India were brought to a standstill by demonstrations against the government's decision to allow Tesco, Walmart and other Western supermarkets to open shops in the Country. Protesters halted trains, blocked highways with burning tyres, burned effigies of the prime minister, and demonstrations paralysed Calcutta. Such actions made the sending of a letter of protest to SBDC seem rather ineffectual and perhaps next time a local development is planned we should be more confrontational. Start saving your old car-lyres now! A lady, speaking from India on the early morning Radio 4 news bulletin, said that the government seemed unaware that a large majority of the population were very poor and could only afford to buy food from the many small stalls set up along the cities' streets. And the stallholders, too, relied on this meagre living. You will, I'm sure, be aware that a last ditch attempt to halt The Bishop Centre development has failed, after the Government refused to call it in. Developer Land Securities have been given the go-ahead to start the multi-million pound project after South Bucks District Council approved the plans, despite planning officers recommending refusal. The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead asked MP Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, to call in the planning application over fears it would draw business away from Maidenhead. But Mr. Pickles said there was not any 'sufficient reason' to call in the plans. Burnham Parish Council 'reluctantly' voted in favour of the development, but Paul Sherriff, chairman of the Burnham High Street Association, said the development will have a huge impact on high street traders. Rather like the stallholders in India! Mr. Sherriff went on to say, "Independent traders will find it hard to compete with a big superstore that is offering free parking when shoppers will have to pay to park in the town centre. It's not a fair playing field and I think many traders will be disappointed by the Secretary of State's decision." Taplow parish councillor Euan Felton added there are still concerns over traffic congestion that may be caused by extra vehicles accessing the site. He said, "I've always felt the development is too large for the site and I think the impact of traffic on the A4 will be quite severe." It is now a fail accompli, and I am very, very cross with the 'reluctant' BPC, SBDC, and Mr. Pickles. I may burn a few effigies! Marsh Lane will be closed from 1st. October for four or five days (9am/5pm) due to road works on the motorway bridge. Revd Lucy Holt Writes: It was with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Joe Hayton during the summer holidays. Joe was up until his recent illness a stalwart member of the church family and had served as treasurer and also churchwarden as well as giving many hours of practical help in both the church and the graveyard. He will be greatly missed for his sense of humour and friendship. Our thoughts continue to be with Gill and her family. As things get back to normal after the events of the summer we slip into autumn and in our churches celebrate harvest. This is a good time to remember the provision of God to us. Although few of us are closely related to the land these days as in yesteryear harvest reminds us of our dependence upon the land and the seasons. Celebrating harvest offers us a unique opportunity in our lives, not to wallow in nostalgia of days gone by, but to pause and say, Thank you! Thank you for all those good things that have come our way this year. Perhaps it is especially important to pause at this time before we get sucked in to the commercialism of the next few months with the lead up to Christmas! For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web site: stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in October 2012 Wednesday 3rd October 10.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 7th October 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00 am Our Space Harvest (Family Service) Sunday 14th October 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Holy Communion 6.30 pm Informal Service Wednesday 1 7th October 1 0.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 21st October St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton St John the Evangelist Eton 9.30am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 1 1 .00am Worshipping Together (children's groups) St John the Baptist Eton Wick Sunday 28th October 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1 .00am Holy Communion (children's groups) -2- St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick A Fruitless Search September is usually the calmest most pleasant month in the year. The heat of summer is over, farm crops are in and we can relax in the gentle warmth of autumn. So we look for the mellow fruitfulness in our own gardens, but where has it gone? Last year, masses of apples, pears, plums, damsons and other soft fruit. This year, nearly nothing, or very little worth picking. Where are all the normal masses of blackberries in the hedges ? This year just stunted brown shrivelled odds and ends. Trees bushes and shrubs have produced even more foliage this season so that hedges have needed an extra clipping. Of course there are always exceptions, but generally speaking it's been a poor old year so far. Entries in the horticultural show were slightly below what we have come to expect in some sections, the exceptions being pumpkins, large courgettes, marrows and one enormous cucumber. Maybe it has been a cucurbit year. Anyway we enjoyed the show, hope you did too. One small problem was the compost I bought in bags from a (not local) garden centre. May I suggest the cheapest offerings should be treated with care. The contents appear to be made from wood chips mixed with some strange black material - possibly from green bins? My plants refused to grow in it because water drained through quickly, the pots drying up fast thereby stunting growth. No, not the pots! Some say the compost was possibly slightly toxic to some plant types. Your experiences would be welcome in the next magazine. With luck, our six week drought will end before long, then we can break into the rock hard soil to dig for next year's planting. You never know, we may be in wellington boots by then. But let's be cheerful, gardening is for pleasure isn't it! 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The local area traffic management and parking plan stood up to the test of increased games time traffic. The planning and communication messages passed out in advance of the Games meant that, as with London, there appeared to even be a decrease in the amount of traffic on the roads during those periods. The Police led parking enforcement in the South Bucks area during the Paralympics saw 51 vehicles needing to be dealt wnh, 96% were dealt wnh informally wnhout the need to issue a penalty ticket, and no vehicles were towed. The Olympics were busier, wnh 338 vehicles being dealt wnh, 70% of which were dealt wnh wnhout the need to issue a penalty ticket and only 5 vehicles being towed. The Special Constables supporting the Olympic Neighbourhood Team have contributed a huge amount of their time to the policing operation, working on their days off from their normal jobs as well as using their annual holiday allowance to have the time to contribute to the operation. An average of nine and a half days off from work per officer has been used for them to assist this operation. During their attachment to the area they have contributed over two thousand hours to visible patrol specifically in the area of the Olympic/Paralympic footprint of Eton Dorney. Site Update The site itself at Dorney Lake saw a massive transformation to become the world class venue of 'Eton Dorney' during London 2012, with the temporary stands, access from Windsor Race Course, the fly-cam towers etc. The decommissioning of these has begun. However, lvor Lloyd, Managing Director of Eton College Rowing Centre, has said that LOCOG will not leave the site until the end of the year. The damage due to the weather and ground conditions during construction means that ground reinstatement will take considerably longer than ever estimated. Access to the site will not be anywhere near back to normal until early next year (2013). This affects all of the secure area during the Olympics and Paralympics. Updates on access restrictions can be found on the Dorney Lake website http://www.dorneylake.eo.uk/. The Thames tow path closure is in place until 2nd October. The permissive path between Boveney Road and the main entrance to the lake remains closed until work has been completed to re-instate it into a usable condition. The buoys begin to be removed along the Bucks bank of the Thames commencing on the 12th September, the top of the bridge is due to be removed on 25th September. Please be mindful of disruption to your journey on/use of the river whilst these are completed. -4- " The road changes in the RBWM area returned to normal after the Olympic Games ended, the South Bucks area still has the changed priormes in place at the junction of Court Lane, Village Road and Lake End Road. These are set to revert back to a pre-games priority wijh work planned to commence on 15th September. The Olympic Games have been an invaluable tool to increase our links among the local community. Neighbourhood teams and partner agencies can now move forward in the knowledge that the relationship developed between us will have a positive impact on everyone's quality of life and crime issues in the future. We are keen to keep this legacy and ensure that future neighbourhood teams are supported in their work of making the local area a safer place to live and urge people to keep contacting us and reporting suspicious incidents, crimes, and antt-Social behaviour. Crime Prevention If you have your holiday planned now that the Games are out of the way then useful tips can be found on http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/crprevlcrprev-home.htm and further crime prevention advice can be found at http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/crprev.htm The Olympic Planning Team and Olympic Neighbourhood Team are drawing to a close. However, the lessons learnt and contacts made will be passed back to the local area teams at Windsor and Maidenhead Local Police Area (LPA), Chiltern and South Bucks LPA and Slough LPA. If you have issues arising at a neighbourhood level please vistt the Thames Valley Police webstte http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/youmh.htm to locate your local officers, or vistt your local Police Station during opening hours (Burnham, Slough, Maidenhead or Windsor). If you wish to contact the police the single non-emergency number is 101. In an emergency always call 999. Contact details Thames Valley Police: Call 101 if not an emergency, use 999 in an emergency Website: www.thamesvalley.police.uk NEED YOUR HOUSE CLEANED? Weekly, fortnightly, monthly or one-off spring cleans available. All carried out to the highest standards by reputable ladies with references available. HAVING A PARTY? After party cleaning carried out after your guests have departed. Please call Veronica On 07984537165 Or 01628 668266 www.freefromhousework.com -5- DORNEY HISTORY GROUP Invite all those interested in the history of the Parish to an informal Coffee Morning at the Eton Dorney Centre, Lake End Road, Dorney, SL4 6QS. Thursday 8th November I 0.30am - 12.30pm Web-site demonstration and archives. NORDEN FARM CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Attwood Road, Maidenhead Box Office 01628 788997 Sunday 14th October at 7.30 p.m. Laurie Holloway in Concert The jazz pianist and composer performs with his trio plus special guests the Borlase School Choir and students from the Montgomery Holloway Music Trust. Not to be missed. Early booking advised. Tickets £15 ETON WICK IDSTORY GROUP MEETING Eton Wick Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday 24th. October VICTORIA CROSSES AWARDED TO 37 OLD ETONIANS (A talk prepared by Mr. Frank Bond) Speaker: Mr. John Reid MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Mondays . Meadow Way 12.45 - 13.05 p.m. Dates for 2012 : October 8 22 November 5 19 December 3 17 3 I DORNEY TENNIS COURT Open to all £2.50 per hour or yearly season tickets available as follows:£ 10 under the age of 18. £20 aged 18 and over. £35 family Contact Charlie Coish 01628 629381 .. • Amalfi It is four days since we sat glumly at Naples airport having spent an idyllic week in Amalfi. Those who know that coast will understand, I think, why we were so very sad to leave. Everything, including two days almost tropical rain (which missed Dorney), had been quite perfect during our time beside the Mediterranean. The sea sparkles when it's sunny. The Towns climbing up the hillsides are just beautiful with every house painted in bright colours. The Pompeii ruins are not far away and, after a long, hot climb we even found ourselves peering down into the crater of Vesuvius. Nearby Positano was full of superb art galleries, and I now fully understand why Gracie Fields fell in love with Capri. It was all enchanting. But ....... . Yes, I always do a "but'', don't I? It was writing about Capri that reminded me of the truly scary ride up its mountain road on a bus that seemed far too big for the hairpin bends. After one close encounter, several hundred feet up, with a vehicle speeding in the opposite direction, our guide cheerfully said into her microphone "Now you see why we call this Mama Mia Road". All the coast roads in that area are the same, and I have huge respect for anyone who drives on them and survives. Some of the local buses were crammed with people and, on one of the two rainy days, I was sitting on the back seat of one, and every time it accelerated, water ran through the roof lining and poured over my head - very refreshing. Only one thing really disappointed me - the food. I thought that I loved Italian grub - pasta, pizza, pepperoni, sea food and all that stuff, but in some (not all) of the local restaurants and our otherwise wonderful hotel, it all seemed so bland and flavourless. Perhaps it was the heat, but, more than once, I found myself laying my eating irons aside with half my lunch untouched. The desserts were delicious, and the local wine was excellent. I suppose the Italian restaurant food we have here has been Americanized, but I must admit that I prefer it. So there was just one consolation for leaving Amalfi (apart from seeing our cat again). We had no grub in the house so we grabbed lunch at the local pub. I chose - yes- Scallops followed by Macaroni Cheese. It was superb, and for the first time since we left that beautiful, hospitable country, I began to feel that it was good to be home. Grazie tante Palmer Arms. Geoffrey Atkinson -7- Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Taplow & Dorney Neighbourhood Team THAMES VALLEY POLICE 101 CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 HAVE YOUR SAY The next beat surgeries will be held on: • Wednesday 24th October between 2-3pm at Dorney Court Kitchen Garden, Dorney Please feel free to come along and meet your neighbourhood police team and discuss any issues or concerns you have or alternatively you can e-mail us at: Taplow&domeyNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk Good News This month two males have been arrested and charged for offences in the Taplow and Dorney area, one was for a theft of a mobile phone in Boundary Road, Taplow and the second was for a Burglary in Marsh Lane, Dorney Neighbourhood Priorities Burglary: There have been two thefts of push bikes from garden sheds this month, the NHPT have been completing home assessments on every house, looking at it as a criminal would, and looking for weaknesses in the home security. This includes side gates being unlocked, windows left open, valuables left on display, overgrown shrubbery etc. If you would like this check on your home please contact the team. So far Meadow Way, Oak Stubbs and Marsh Lane, Dorney have all received these surveys. Vehicle crime: There have been 7 thefts from vehicles this month compared to four last month. This could be down to the increased number of visitors to the area for the Olympics. The Neighbourhood Team are continuing to identify potential target vehicles using Clear Car Campaign and this month we have identified 50 vehicles as potential targets. However, please remember to keep valuables out of sight. These criminals are opportunists and want a quick 'smash and grab'. If you see anyone looking into vehicles or acting suspiciously around vehicles then please let us know. Vulnerable young people/Anti-social behaviour: A recent street meeting was held in Maypole Road in relation to Antisocial Behaviour. Approximately 35 residents attended and the NHPT provided updates and crime reduction. The NHPT are working with the residents to try to change the layout of the area to make it a less attractive local hangout. The NHPT are obtaining some large shrubbery from a local business and, using young offenders, will be planting it in the affected area to restrict access. Since this meeting five youths have also been issued yellow card warnings for their behaviour and further intervention is being carried out by partner agencies. Thames Valley Alert (previously known as Community Messaging}: Community Messaging has now been replaced with a new system called Thames Valley Alert. This is a free service which provides information to subscribers about crime and police activity in their area via text, phone or email. It also includes information on what we and our partner services are doing to bring offenders to justice or combat anti-social behaviour. More information can be obtained via the website: www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk -8- Windrush, Village Road, Dorney Dear Editor 1 2 Sept. 2012 What have the Olympics ever done for us, eh? • Well, all the potholes in Common Road, Village Road, Lake End Road and Court Lane were filled in! And all the potholes in the pavements. The ditch between the graveyard and the bend into Marsh Lane was cleared so that the flood at the junction will no longer occur. The hedge along Court Lane footpath was cut back along the side, by the Highway Agency Emergency Response Team (but not the top!) The street cleaning vehicle came three times a week. The pavements were blown free of debris twice a week. We didn't have to put out our wheelie bins, they were collected from our premises (as in the "good old days"). We received three new handsome litter bins along Lake End Road and Court Lane, with separate compartments for re-cycling. Then there were the flags, the bunting, the fence and railing decorations. The two one-eyed mascots, Manlock and Wendyville. The five large tubs of flowers, the moss wall art. We saw more police than ever, so crime must have gone down. There was no parking or stopping in the "Event Zone". This gave an opportunity for raising money for charity by offering parking spaces to desperate ticket holders. We were given regular specific "Eton Dorney" weather forecasts. The Dorney Roar became world famous. Our property values have probably gone up in the glow of Eton Dorney's reported magnificence and beauty. We have the memory of a super community event at the torch handover (thanks again Leanne and Leon!) And finally, we hope to get super speed Broadband connections. Yes, yes, but apart from all of that, what have the Olympics done for us, eh? Nick Teale *to paraphrase John Cleese in "The Life of Brian", what have the Romans ever done for us? -9- Dorney Social Diary Friday 121h October Saturday 131h October Wednesday 241h October Thursday 81h November Saturday 81h December Thursday 241h January DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60s LUNCH CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT DORNEY YOUTH CLUB (for children of the parish) LITTLE FISHES For pre-school children (and parents or carers) Songs, stories, treasure hunts, fun and refreshments. VILLAGE RALL BOOKINGS TV AP Quiz Night inc. Supper & Bar Burnham Grammar School. 7 for 7.30 p.m. Windsor Memory Walk. Dorney Lake Theatre in the Villages. The Incredible Doctor Guttman. Village Hall 8 p.m. Dorney History Group Coffee Morni.ng Eton Dorney Centre 10.30 - 12.30 p.m. Dorney Court Christmas Trees Sale 10.00 a.m. Dorney Youth Club theatre trip. Matilda the Musical Second Tuesday of each month (except August) Eton Dorney Centre 7.30 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. Nov. Jan. Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month 12.15 - 2.00 9/10 13/11 l l/12 (Christmas lunch) Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7 - 10 p.m. Telephone 01628 629381 (between 4.30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) Every Thursday evening during term time in hut in grounds of Dorney School 6-16 year olds in two groups contact Alan Russell 01628 784515 Every Wednesday (Term time only) St. John's Church, Eton Wick 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Dawn Russell 01628 784515 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME ********** Area Co-ordinator:- VOLUNTEER WANTED ********** TO REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE POLICE 101 TO REPORT INCIDENTS THAT REQlITRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE 999 -10- j' l / /o 􀀟 ,, .2.. Dorney Parish News UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JILL HARRIS HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING h RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY pa.Qj􀀉J􀀊i\ Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor Berkshire Telephone: 01628 661275 INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL - QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes JANE MORGAN DRESSES c:::> - - - - -- EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags, jewellery & wraps • Sizes 4 - 26, competitively priced • The dresses can be altered to ensure a perfect fit By appointment 6 days a week 01628 600509 janemorgandresses@fsmail.net Mob: 07887 994222 www.janemorgandresshire.co.uk Village Road, Dorney, nr Windsor & Eton • • Eton End School Eton Road, Datcher PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL BOYS 3 - 7 GIRLS 3 - 11 Oil\,/! CVILlo! VIoool Oil\,/! 6ol l,{e,atLov1- • excellent staff/ pupil ratios high standards and academic success sporting, musical and dramatic opportunities art and creativity outdoor learning and play • extracurricular activities • before and after school care For further details please telephone 01753 541075 35 Eton Road Datchet Berkshire SLl 9AX email: admin website: www.etonend.or Design & Construction • Site Clearance • Pergolas • Terraces • Suppliers of: • Turfing • Driveways • Brickwork SAND • BALLAST • Plants, Trees • Car Parks Decorative WOOD CHIPS TOP SOIL and Shrubs • Block Paving or Standard MUSHROOM- • Fencing • Patios • Mature Trees COMPOST 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 706675 THE TRADITIONAL RESTORATION COMPANY LTD Contact: Audrey Thompson The Coach House, Dorney Court 01628 660708 Restorers of Fine Antique Furniture SERVICES IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES ST. JAMES, DORNEY Full details of our Services and Children's Activities are included in this magazine VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Lucy Holt The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 e-mail: revlucy@tiscali.co.uk METHODIST CHAPEL, Eton Wick Sunday 10.30am 6.30pm Morning Service and Sunday School Evening Service ST. GILBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eton Wick Sunday Mass 9.00am OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burnham Saturday Sunday 6pm 9.45 am Vigil Mass Mass Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editors: Mr. C. C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DX Tel: 01628 624121 Mrs. J. M. Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DT. Tel: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Leishman, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mrs Richmond, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues (Payable inAdvance) It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. • ISSUE NO. 9/12 EDITORIAL NOVEMBER 2012 In the recent television series, 'What makes the English - English?' it was proposed that throughout history the village church was one of the catalysts of Englishness, being at the centre of village life, both spiritually and socially, from cradle to grave and linking communities across the land to create a national identity. Although, today, regular worshippers may be thin on the ground (or in the pews), the village church still plays an important role in the life of communities throughout the country, and one does not need to be a member of the congregation to appreciate its present and historical importance within the parish it serves. Whenever I take a holiday touring rural England, my first port of call in any village is usually the village church. The sheer antiquity of many of these buildings somehow creates a spiritual calmness; perhaps it is due to the centuries of prayer. But within those walls, through plaques, tombs, lists of past vicars and notices of meetings of societies etc. one learns the history, and of the present day-to-day life and activities, of that village. A church in Dorney has existed from a very early date, for although the first vicar recorded was Rowland in 1265, there is some evidence that parts of the building are pre-Conquest. And so for many centuries the church of St. James the Less has played its part in the history of this village and in the history of England, accommodating the Reformation and providing religious and secular guidance down the ages. Buildings such as St. James have survived the ravages of time by good husbandry, and it is through the commitment and generosity of our predecessors that our village church has not fallen into decay. It is now in need of some repair and I am sure that you will rally round and help raise the funds in order that future generations, too, can praise the commitment and generosity of their predecessors. DORNEY HISTORY GROUP Invite all those interested in the history of the Parish to an informal Coffee Morning at the Eton Dorney Centre, Lake End Road, Dorney, SL4 6QS. Thursday 8th November 10.30am - 12.30pm Web-site demonstration and archives. Revd Lucy Holt Writes: This month we come together to pray for peace as we observe Remembrance Sunday and pay tribute to all those who have lost their lives in the service of this country. As we think of peace we normally think of it in the sense of the absence of war or a state of quiet and stillness. But perhaps we need to think of peace in the wider sense of wholeness and harmony of us both as individuals and within our communities. I try, but often fail, to analyse my reactions to others or a situation by asking myself the question is what I am going to do going to build up the other person. By living by this we are more aware of the needs of others and work for their wholeness and peace as well as our own. Jesus said "Blessed are the peacemakers". If we all worked more in tliis way then our community would be a truly blessed and peaceful place as we were more aware of each other and responded to try to meet the other's needs. For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web site: stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in November 2012 Sunday 4th November 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00 am Our Space Family Service 6.30 pm Evening Service Wednesday 7th November 1 0.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 1 1th November (Remembrance Sunday) St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton St John the Evangelist Eton 9.30am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 1 0.55am Remembrance Holy Communion St John the Evangelist Eton 3.00pm Ecumenical Remembrance Service St John the Baptist Eton Wick Wednesday 21st November 1 0.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) St John the Evangelist Eton Sunday 1 8th November 9.30am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 1 1 .00am Worshipping Together (children's groups)St John the Baptist Eton Wick Sunday 25th November 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1 .00am Holy Communion (children's groups) St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick .. • DORNEY COURT CHRISTMAS TREES Saturday 8th December 10am till the last tree is sold All Christmas trees under 6ft.for sale at £20 over 6ft. at £25 a tree regardless of variety, size, shape etc. IN AID OF THE Lt DOUGIE DALZELL MC MEMORIAL TRUST and THE HENRY VAN STRAUBENZEE MEMORIAL FUND SLOUGH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Saturday 17th November at 7.30 p.m. Eton College School Hall Overture The Hebrides Piano Concerto No. 5 (Emperor) Symphony No. 4 Mendelssohn Beethoven Mahler Soloists: Sam Amstrong (piano) Kirsty Hopkins (Soprano) Tickets £14 Students & U16s £10 The SPS box office is managed through the Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Attwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF. Telephone 01628 788997 www.sloughphil.org NEED YOUR HOUSE CLEANED? Weekly, fortnightly, monthly or one-off spring cleans available. All carried out to the highest standards by reputable ladies with references available. HAVING A PARTY? After party cleaning carried out after your guests have departed. Please call Veronica On 07984537165 Or 01618 668166 www.freefromhousework.com -3- Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Taplow & Dorney Neighbourhood Team THAMES VALLEY POLICE 101 CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 HAVE YOUR SAY The next beat surgery will be held on: • Friday 30th November at St. Nicolas School Taplow between 12 - 5 pm Please feel free to come along and meet your neighbourhood police team and discuss any issues or concerns you have or alternatively you can e-mail us at Taplow&domeyNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.polioe.uk Neighbourhood Priorities Burglary: We have had one distraction burglary in Taplow on 5􀇠 October at approximately 13.45pm. A similar offence also occurred in the Burnham area. Descriptions are as follows: person one is described as a whtte male, aged in his 30s, 5 foot 4, tubby build, not much hair, wearing a grey track-suit. Person two is a white female, slim build, aged 15-16 years old, dark hair, dark clothing and walked with a slight limp. Please remember not to disclose where you live to strangers. If you have been in a similar situation recently, please let us know. If you have an iphone, ipad, iphone please register them on http://www.apple.com/icloud/setup/ios.htmL It has been found successful in many cases to retrieve stolen ttems. Marking property in a way that makes it identifiable to you, and or your address, is not simply about being able to recover it should it be stolen. By making the effort to mark just some of your property, by whatever method, you will be helping the police arrest the thieves and solve the crime and indirectly you'll be helping the people in your local community who may also have been victims of the same theft. tf you would like more information on property marking please get in contact. We reoently had a spate of shed breaks in the Dorney area, please ensure that all sheds are secure and that tools are locked away as these are often used to break into your property. The dark nights are now drawing in, please remember to leave a light on when going out as your home is at risk of burglary. The neighbourhood team are holding a "Leave A Light On" event at Sainsbury's and Taplow Train station on Tuesday 23"' Octoberwtth the communtty safety team where we will be handing out crime reduction advice and free timer switches to local residents. Vehicle crime: There have been ? thefts from vehicles this month; two of these relate to theft of number plates. The neighbourhood team currently have some anti theft screws available if you are interested in filling these then please contact the team. The Neighbourhood team are continuing to identify potential target vehicles using Clear Car Campaign and this month we have identified 45 vehicles as potential targets. However please remember to keep valuables out of sight. These criminals are opportunists and want a quick 'smash and grab'. If you see anyone looking into vehicles or acting suspiciously around vehicles then please let us know. Halloween The Halloween and Bonfire Night festivities are nearly upon us this month. Additional patrols are going to be carried out over this period and if you experience any antisocial behaviour please call the non emergency number 101. Thames Valley Alert (previously known as Community Messaging): Community Messaging has now been replaced with a new system called Thames Valley Alert. lb.is is a free service which provides information to subscribers about crime and police activity in their area via text, phone or email. It also includes information on what we and our partner services are doing to bring offenders to justice or combat anti-social behaviour. More information can be obtained via the website: www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk • • Get your kicks on the M4, Exit Six. I like living in the parish of Dorney. But, paradoxically, one of our village's finest qualities is that it's an easy place to get out of. We are close to, but not dominated by, two major transport arteries - the M4 motorway, and what used to be the Great Western Railway. The Thames has transported people and commerce for thousands of years, and we are a short taxi ride away from the planet's busiest international airport. Ifwe fancy a change of scenery, then to the west we have the downs of west Berkshire & Oxfordshire, to the south we can easily reach the leafy lanes of Surrey, while an eastward trek through the old 'Middlesex' of Hayes & Heston leads to the most vital of capital cities. Focusing on whatever the Dorney History Group might uncover, I wonder whether past Dorney residents saw themselves as living at such a cross roads? Those Bronze Age settlements uncovered prior to the Dorney Lake construction seemed all about proximity to a thriving river trade. Did Miles Crispin, Domesday Book's newly installed Lord of the Manor, think to himself that after a hard morning oppressing his serfs, he still could fit in a bit of hunting in Windsor Great Park, and still have time to pay homage to the Conqueror in London? At one time, Taplow station was the terminus for the GWR, and according to local historian, Luke Over, was named •Maidenhead Riverside'. After the current station opened in 1872, was there a surge in white collar commuting? In passing, are the local powers that be giving any thought to a predicted massive increase in rail usage when Taplow station becomes an important stop on the Crossrail route? I've seen predictions that Taplow & Burnham will become like a 'massive park & ride' after Crossrail is established. Living well away from the area at the time, even I realised that a holiday trip to Cornwall didn't any longer require an overnight stop, but did the opening of the M4 in the 1960s change the lifestyles of local residents? Twenty years ago, DROPET, the local group opposed to the building of the Lake, described Dorney in it<:; evidence. We said 'typically, one or other partner often travels from the village to London or another commercial centre 5 days a week'. Is that still typical in a world characterised by home working and a concern for work-life balance? Personally, I always rather selfishly enjoyed commuting. Trains were always plentiful, even under the wrongly maligned British Rail, and a whole generation of male drivers developed an obsessive concern with finding 'back-doubles' in the Chiswick & Ealing areas. The British are far less positive about travelling than others, notably the Americans. A whole sub-culture of blues & jazz is devoted to trains, cars and even the roads themselves. Our folk music concerns itself largely with lords & ladies and romantic trysts with fair maidens. If a country singer asked 'don't you hear that lonesome whistle blow?' we would say, 'yes, and I've already got on to Environmental Health to complain'. You may well ask what it is that has brought on these reflections on travel. We've just discovered, after recommendations from other villagers, that the Green Line bus No 702 from Slough is an ideal route to London, being reasonably frequent & speedy, avoiding parking problems and if you're lucky enough to have a 'bus pass', free. Mind you, the only similarity with Route 66 is that the best place to board this route is outside McDonald's. Peter Bowman peter.bowman@virgin.net -5- http://twitter.com/peterbowman THE RESTORATION OF A CHAIR FOUND IN DORNEY COURT BARN By The Traditional Restoration Company Ltd. Jill Palmer invited us to look at some old furniture at Dorney Court, which bad to be disposed of because the barn in which they were stored was to be re-roofed She wanted to know if there was anything worth restoring. or if there was anything which would be useful to us because we use period timber In our restoration work. There were a lot of interesting items, including furniture and architectural objects in the barn, but most of the furniture was beyond economic repair. We chose three rosewood chairs as being of value to us because we were short of rosewood. Then Jill mentioned that two of the chairs matched a set of 5 that she had in Dorney Court. We advised her that it was worth restoring the least damaged of the chairs, because a set of 6 is more desirable. We took the other two chairs in return for doing this work. (' 􀃇 The William W balloon-backed rosewood chair was very dirty t" - and water-stained. The cresting rail was missing. but we managed to find it in the barn. The front part of it had broken 􀃈'- _( away at the left-hand side, where the upright tenoned into it. ---., 􀃉􀃊 This is a common problem with this design of chair. At the right-hand side the same thing had happened, but a previous ••,· restorer had patched it with walnut and replaced the mortice ' - and tenon joint with a dowel. The patch was badly shaped. There were splits up the uprights where they had previously been repaired. The other matching chair was in worse condition so it was used as a donor. A piece of rosewood from the donor chair was spliced onto the cresting rail. This was glued and cramped in place. ,, . -:..--.􀀏..,,􀀐. · f The front of the mortice was re-cut in the position of the original mortice, which was still visible. The new rosewood patch was shaped. The splits in the uprights were glued. The cresting rail was then glued into position on the chair. With the chair back together, the final shaping of the newly spliced patch was undertaken. The right-hand patch was re-shaped and coloured to look like rosewood and both patches were polished. The chair was cleaned and the existing polish was revived by taking off the very top layer of old polish and buffing-up the remainder. This removed the water stains and re-gained the sheen of the old polish. Finally the chair was wax polished and now it only needs to be reupholstered. Audrey Thompson -6- • • • A fond farewell.. .... and a HUGE thank you It is with great sadness that I write to express huge gratitude for everything Alan Russell and his family have done to make Dorney Youth Club such a huge success. Many of you may be aware that Alan and his family are moving to be closer to extended family later this year and as such have much to handover in their enormous contribution to village life. The playground charity are honoured to take on such a well loved Youth Club and have already commenced committee proceedings to complete the takeover from Alan and his committee. The group are busy trying to learn all that is required to ensure the club remains the invaluable service it has been for so many years. Alan's contribution has been wide reaching having significantly improved the well being of the village. He has been instrumental in many village events and his enthusiasm is infectious. We wish him well in his new life and can be sure that another village will be benefiting from his voluntary work in the not too distant future! With regards the Youth Club takeover, the new committee are keen to welcome new leaders to the group. Whether you can offer 1 session of help every week or one every 6 months we are very happy to have you on board ! We are particularly keen to offer the club tennis opportunities so if you are a keen tennis player we would greatly appreciate your input. We have secured funding to install a tennis rebound wall in the court and tennis equipment for the youth. The children are a wonderful group to be around and are enthusiastic when new activities are introduced but are just as happy playing in groups in their own fantasy world. We are also very keen to offer any other village children, not currently enrolled in the club, to join us. The session is run for children age 5 to 16 and costs only £1.00 per week, including crafts, drink and a snack. Finally the committee present their upcoming youth programme of activities for the coming months. Maybe there is something that is of interest to you that you would be keen to be involved in or maybe you have skills that you would like to offer, juggling, sewing, football, IT skills, lion taming!.. ............ We look forward to hearing from you. Please contact us on 07919484855 (Leanne) or pop into the club on a Thursday between 18.30 and 20:00 (school hut) 1sth Oct Halloween Crafts 25th Oct Cake decorating 26th Oct Halloween Disco 17.00-18.30 Dorney Village Hall. Tickets £5.00 inc Hotdog 6th Dec Xmas Crafts 13th Dec Xmas crafts 20th Dec Xmas Party 5th Jan Swimarathon 07:00 Magnet leisure Centre, McDonalds Breakfast 24th Jan Theatre Trip, Matilda £50.00 inc ticket and coach travel from Dorney Reach Leanne Kittel -7- Dorney Social Diary Thursday 8th November Friday 16th November Friday 23rd November Saturday 8th December Wednesday 12tll December Thursday 24th January DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60s LUNCH CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT DORNEY YOUTH CLUB (for children of the parish) LITTLE FISHES For pre-school children (and parents or carers) Songs, stories, treasure hunts, fun and refreshments. VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS Dorney History Group Coffee Morning Eton Dorney Centre 10.30 - 12.30 p.m. Eton Dorney Centre Cinema Evening 6.45 p.m. DDHS Pre-Christmas Dinner with Speaker Dorney Court Kitchen Garden 7.30 p.m. Dorney Court Christmas Trees Sale 10.00 a.m. Eton Wick History Group Meeting Eton Wick Village Hall 7.30 p.m. Dorney Youth Club theatre trip. Matilda the Musical Second Tuesday of each month ( except August) Eton Dorney Centre 7.30 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. Nov. Jan. Village Hall 8 p.Di. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month 12.15- 2.00 13/11 11/12 (Christmas lunch) Every Tuesday Village HaU 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7 - 10 p.m. Telephone 01628 629381 (between 4.30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) Every Thursday evening during term time in hut in grounds of Dorney School 6-16 year olds in two groups contact Leanne Kittel 07919 484855 Every Wednesday (Term time only) St. John's Church, Eton Wick 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Dawn Russell 01628 784515 NORDEN FARM CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Attwood Road, Maidenhead Box Office 01628 788997 Thursday 22nd November at 7.30 p.m. London Mozart Trio KrzystofSmietana (violin) Sagi Hartov (cello) Colin Srone (piano) Les Bergerettes Trio in G minor (Elegaique) Trio in F minor Martinu Rachmaninov Dvorak Tickets £15 (£14 cone.) (£5 under 16's) -8- .. • r Do you miss being around babies and toddlers? Would you like to make a difference to mums and dads of twins or more? At Gemini Plus, your local twins and more club, we are looking for some special volunteers to support our playgroup on a Wednesday morning at Dorney Village Hall. Initially we need help making refreshments so parents can actually get a hot cuppa for a change, and for setting up and clearing away. Then as we get to know you, we'd love to be able to ask for help, as for mums and dads of 2 or more, a spare pair of hands is always appreciated! At the moment we are all juggling our own children as we run things, so even if you can do once a month it would make a real difference. Why not have a chat and find out more from Caroline Burr on 07967 341236. www.gemini-plus.org.uk From: Tuck Shop, Trumpers Field Dorney Court Kitchen Garden ZS and 31 Harcourt Road Many, many thanks to everyone who attended, made cakes and other contributions to our very enjoyable and successful coffee mornings/afternoons. We hope you all enjoyed them as much as we did. Maanlllan has already asked us to have more next year (we think we will) so please make a note in your diaries. Monies raised: Tuck Shop £236.66 D.C.K.G. £107.73 25 and 31 H R £445.50 The total amount of £789.89 will be used by Macmillan to help many more people thank you. Electrical Services Burnham Napit Part "P" Approved Additional Sockets - Lights New Fuse Boards - Updates Security - Attic Lighting Home - Landlords Certificates Portable Appliance Testing All Other Electrical Work Free advice and estimates All work guarantfled No Job too small Free Phone Rob on 0800 955 49 42 -9- -NAPIT The Frierds of Stjames the Less, Dorney Save the Tower! Volunteers needed, please! The Friends of St. James the Less, Dorney has been established to ensure the long term preservation of the Church itself. Income to the Friends goes directly to the restoration and the repair of the fabric, objects in the Church, the graveyard and the churchyard. Everyday running costs and the wider aspects of the life of the Church are met by separate Church Funds. The ultimate responsibility for the care, maintenance, repair and insurance of the Church of St. James the Less, Dorney is vested in the Parochial Church Council (PCC). The PCC has passed a resolution establishing the Friends as a sub-committee, and has at least two Members of the PCC as Members of the Friends Committee. The Friends Committee has the following Members: Bill Dax (Chairman), Ted Longden (Secretary), David Pepler (Treasurer), Gill Hayton (Churchwarden), Revd. Lucy Holt (ex officio), Freddie Palmer, Jill Palmer, Mark Procter, Peter Smith and John Wood-Dow. The recent Quinquennial Report for the Church indicates that urgent repairs are necessary to the Tower and slightly less urgent repairs have been identified throughout the rest of the building. The Friends and the PCC have worked together to appoint an architect, Nicola Westbury, (who was the architect for the major repairs carried out recently at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Boveney) and she has assisted us in obtaining an initial estimate for the repairs to the Tower. The estimated cost of these is £252,300. We have submitted an application to English Heritage to fund part of this amount. We have had a positive initial response from them and expect to hear whether our application will be included in their further consideration by December 2012. The Friends will then take on the responsibility for raising the balance outstanding together with the yet unquantified amount required for the rest of the repairs and a Sinking Fund for future repairs. It is unlikely that work will start on the Tower until mid 2014, so we have eighteen months in which to raise the initial Tower funds. Our plans for this include sending applications to ten additional Funds in addition to English Heritage, sending a letter to all residents, ex-residents, visitors to the Church and those who have been baptised and married in the Church or have relatives interred in the churchyard or the graveyard as well as holding a number of fund raising events. -10- l I I l --􀀒£􀀓 ?i:::., l-- Dorney Parish News - - = 􀁐 --􀁑 ---_ -_ _ _- -􀁒-􀁓􀀎 .-...- -􀀧􀀋􀀨-- "=- UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JILL HARRIS HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING h RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY pa.􀀈Jiq􀀉i􀀊 Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor Berkshire Telephone: 01628 661275 INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL - QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes JANE MORGAN DRESSES e:::> - - - - -EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags, jewellery & wraps • Sizes 4 - 26, competitively priced • The dresses can be altered to ensure a perfect fit By appointment 6 days a week 01628 600509 janemorgandresses@fsmaiLnet Mob: 07887 994222 wwwJanemorgandresshire.co.uk Village Road, Dorney, nr Windsor & Eton • , • Eton End School Eton Road, Datchet PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL BOYS 3 - 7 GIRLS 3 - 11 oV\,e cl1LLGtl100Gt OV\,e EiGtucetHoV\, • • • excellent staff/ pupil ratios high standards and academic success sporting, musical and dramatic opportunities art and creativity outdoor learning and play extracurricular activities before and after school care For further details please telephone 01753 541075 35 Eton Road Datchet Berkshire SL3 9AX email: admin(n)etonend.orQ' website: www.etonend.or£ Design & Construction • Site Clearance • Pergolas • Terraces • Suppliers of: • Turfing • Driveways • Brickwork SAND• BALLAST • Plants, Trees • Car Parks Decorative WOOD CHIPS and Shrubs • Block Paving or Standard TOP SOIL • Fencing • Patios • Mature Trees MUSHROOM- COMPOST 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 706675 THE TRADITIONAL RESTORATION COMPANY LTD Contact: Audrey Thompson The Coach House, Dorney Court 01628 660708 Restorers of Fine Antique Furniture SERVICES IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES ST. JAMES, DORNEY Full details of our Services and Children's Activities are included in this magazine VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Lucy Holt The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 e-mail: revlucy@tiscali.co.uk METHODIST CHAPEL, Eton Wick Sunday I 0.30am 6.30pm Morning Service and Sunday School Evening Service ST. GILBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eton Wick Sunday Mass 9.00am OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burnham Saturday Sunday 6pm 9.45 am Vigil Mass Mass Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editors: Mr. C. C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DX Tel: 01628 624121 Mrs. J. M. Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DT. Tel: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors. Mrs. M.C. Cody Distributors: Mr Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Leishman, Mr McGuinness, Mrs Oxlade, Mrs Richmond, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for 10 issues (Payable inAdvance) It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. ISSUE NO. 10/12 EDITORIAL DECEMBER 2012 During the period of the Dorney Olympics no litter, and hardly a speck of dust, was allowed to settle on Dorney parish roads before a SBDC mechanical sweeper arrived to sweep and siphon it up. That was all very fine and greatly appreciated, but since the Games there has been neither sight nor sound of one of these vehicles, and here in Dorney Reach Road there is an ever growing morass of leaves in the gutters. Every year, throughout the summer months, the road is swept at intervals of four weeks or so. But come autumn and winter, when falling leaves necessitate a regular sweeping schedule, the interval is stretched to such an extent that when the sweeper eventually arrives it struggles to cope with the compounded leaf mould. This year the interval seems of greater duration. I am told, but have been unable to find confirmation, that the expense to SBDC in keeping the roads swept for the Olympics has meant that it has had to cut back on road sweeping for the rest of the year. I am also told of a newspaper report suggesting that SBDC was expecting to be reimbursed by LOCOG for the additional road sweeping cost, but that reimbursement has not materialized. If these reports are true, it is very disappointing. I think we were expecting positive legacies from the Olympics! As this is the last edition of 2012, we once again thank everyone for supporting this magazine over yet another year. We are, as ever, particularly indebted to our distributors who deliver the Parish News to your door. Please ease their task of collecting your annual £5 subscription when they call in February. DPC, local organisations, correspondents, advertisers, all play vital roles in this publication, a publication which surely must hold some sort of record for continuity. 􀀮-- THE DORNEY PARISH NEWS IS NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY􀀮-­ 􀀲 -1. Vt: -,,<{ H&.f.f fretm Eton High Street ta Dorney Reac,h We W"ould like you to ewperienee our modern and relawed style of ,POl'fraiture We welcome famJUes of any sJze and age Jnc:JudJn,: pets Our products, range from W"alf portraits, art bloc,ks, canvases, ca££ee table betoks and desk pe>rcraJts Pl,;,;1$e c:;111 IUch;u-d e>n 1)7$7$ :f(tlll: 4Slll: fet l,,c,etlc your ;1ppetlntrn,;,nf The Studio, 9 Oak Stubbs l.ane, Dorney Reac,h 'WWW.hillsandsaunders.co.uk Dorney Court Kitchen Garden As autumn moves rapidly into winter, it is time to begin to wrap up this growing season and start preparations for the next. So even in November, there are plenty of tasks still to do in the Kitchen Garden. You should dig over bare plots before the heavy frosts arrive; there is still time to sow a green manure, such as clover to enrich the soil and keep the weed growth down. Failing that, cover the bare soil with garden compost or well-rotted manure. Protect cabbages, brussels sprouts etc with netting or horticultural fleece to thwart hungry pigeons. Continue to harvest carrots, leeks, brussels sprouts (from the bottom upwards) and parsnips (after a frost, of course!). It is still not too late to plant some veggies too! Now is the time to plant garlic, place individual cloves into well-prepared ground so just the tip shows. Plant broad beans for an early crop - the 'long legged' varieties such as Aquadulce Claudia are best for autumn sowing. Sow early peas such as Feltham First and protect with netting to avoid pesky mouse and bird damage. There is plenty of choice for your winter seeds in the DCKG Garden Shop. Most importantly, in mid-November when the fire's working hard and you are stretching out in front of the flames with a glass in one hand, it's time to start planning for next year's crop. You are making a menu of sorts, deciding what you will be eating in just a few short months. You may not be drenched in mid-summer sweat or digging up the plot in early winter, but the work you are doing is every bit as important as the graft at any other time of the year, so enjoy it! •Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn" - Elizabeth Lawrence. We have now taken delivery of our new 10% discount cards for over 60's. If you have already signed up then please pop by and collect your card. If you would like to apply for one then please ask any of the team on your next visit. We are offering a 10% discount to all over the age of 60 every Tuesday. On the 1 st of November we are launching an exciting new autumn/winter menu. It will be packed with great home cooked food with a modern twist, all lovingly prepared using fresh seasonal produce. The counter will continue to be stocked with wonderful cakes and fresh daily scones made in house by our team of talented chefs. Also on Thursday 1" November, we are hosting a fantastic falconry display in our walled garden. Watching the fast, exhilarating flight of the Falcon (where it can reach speeds over 100mph), the majestic flight of the Eagle, or the stunning flight of the Barn Owl is an experience not to be missed. Birds fly at 2pm; tickets are £5 (kids 3 and under free) and can be purchased in advance from the Garden Shop. An exclusive evening autumn event in the Cate is the Kitchen Garden Seasonal Dinner on Friday 9th November. The restaurant will be open from 6.30-lOpm and booking is -18- • .. essential should you wish to come along. The set menu will be prepared using the produce being harvested from our kitchen garden. (£24.95 for two courses, £29.95 for three courses inc. tea, coffee and truffles) On Saturday 10th November between 1-3pm, local photographer Denise Balyoz will be here at DCKG. Denise specialises in newborn, child and family fine art photography and is often published in The Little Book - Windsor. We are currently exhibiting her work in the Cate, so come and view her beautiful photographs, meet the artist in person and get a professional Facebook profile photo taken. Denise will also be raffling off a gift package worth £200. A portrait session with her is the perfect gift for Christmas. Speaking of Christmas, it is never too early to start talking about it, especially here at DCKG ! We are holding our first ever Christmas Food and Craft Market on Saturday 8th December between 10am-4pm. Come along and enjoy a mince pie whilst browsing for some fabulous Christmas gifts. And who knows, Father Christmas may pop by to say hello! (He will be making his official arrival on Saturday December 1" ) We are also now taking bookings for two and three course Christmas lunches which we will be offering throughout December. Pop into the cafe to have a look at the menu and reserve your table. We anticipate Tuesdays and Sundays to be particularly busy so book early to reserve your table. And last but definitely not least, bring your children along to our kids gardening workshops run by our Head Kitchen Gardener Janelle. On Saturday 24th November we will have a fun, educational garden based workshop between 11.15am and midday, for children aged between 5-10 years old. Places are £3 per child and are snapped up quickly so book early to avoid disappointment. All of the above events and information can be found on our website. Any updates will be put on there instantly and you can contact us anytime. We are also now on Twitter and Facebook. Take a peek! www.dckg.co.uk - Our website www.twitter.com/dc kg - Twitter www.facebook.com/dorneycourtkitchengarden - Facebook Looking forward to seeing you all at DCKG soon, be it for an event, a cup of coffee, to buy some fantastic plants or even just to say hello to the chickens! From Stretch, Ryan and the whole team at DCKG DORNEY TENNIS COURT Open to all £2.50 per hour or yearly season tickets available as follows:£ 10 under the age of 18. £20 aged 18 and over. £35 family Contact Charlie Coish 01628 629381 -19- Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney NATURE+ DICTIONARY OR DIAMONDS September generally was a warm and pleasant month continuing into the first half of October when the weather became more unsettled. However, roses still thrived along with pink Japanese anemones; geraniums; pink scillas; yellow evening primroses; white alyssum; orange Chinese lanterns; red/orange spindle berries; Michaelmas daisies; blue autumn crocus; orange mountain ash berries as well as seasonal conkers. All the garden birds have thrived well in the mild weather. I seem to have more robins this year. One in particular is very curious about everything. One day I stood perfectly still in the back garden whilst he inspected my gardening boots - was he looking for his reflection? Next, the mower was given the once over. Perhaps in another life he was an R.S.M. on inspection parade! There is evidence of green woodpecker activity on my front lawn which looks as if it has been aerated by him as he searches for ants and tasty morsels. The spotted woodpeckers much prefer the peanuts which are in ready supply on the bird stand. On the 22nd. September 2012, I wrote to Chris Williams, Chief Executive of Bucks C. C. Requesting his Highwayffransport department repair two dangerous footpath potholes at the bottom of our driveway. Within three days the job was done quickly, quietly and efficiently. Well done to Bucks C. C. And I didn't even have to pull rank as Duke of Dorney. Contrast that with the huff and puff of"Do you know who I am? Open up those bl---y gates, or I'll have your jobs", Andrew Mitchell MP. That is no way for a Minister of the Crown to behave - shouting and swearing in a public place, contrary to Public Order Act 1936, and abusing officers of Her Majesty's Constabulary, setting a bad example to our youth of today. "To the Tower'' I say and "Off With His Head!" Here I speak as Duke of Dorney. Hands up those of you who have played Scrabble, only to be beaten by someone who has delved deeply into the Oxford or Websters dictionary? Similarly, with the game' I SPY' again to be outwitted by sheer cunning. One lady wrote saying all the faruily and grandchildren had gathered one weekend and decided to play 'I SPY'. Her granddaughter, aged five, wasn't doing too well until they reached the letter 'Y'. Said the five year old, "I spy with my little eye something beginning with 'Y' ." Everyone set about trying to identify or guess the item beginning with 'Y'. No luck, so everyone gave up. The young lady stood up and proudly announced "THEY-ER-LESS!" Whew! I would not like to play against that young lady at Scrabble - one would be completely outwitted, dictionary or no dictionary. Well done that young lady- who said girls don't cheat! Besides, girls don't need dictionaries - why? Because 'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend' - composed by Leo Robin and Jule Styne (1949). A kiss on the hand may be quite continental But diamonds are a girl's best friend. A kiss may be grand but it won't pay the rental On your flat or help you at the automat. Men grow cold as girls grow old And we all lose our charms in the end, But square cut or pear shape These rocks don't lose their shape Diamonds are a girl's best friend. Would a dictionary do my dear? 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' • DORNEY SCHOOL OF Principal Joan Kellett AIDTA B/L Welcomes you to come danciag, ballroom/latin- adults. Every Thursday beginoors and improver., 8 to 9 p.m. Intermediate 9 to 10 p.m. at Dorney Village Hall. Also children every Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 noon. at Dorney Village Hall Children's classes include line dancing. Private lessoos also available. Plea,e telephone Joan (01628) 670003 Matrix Plumbing & Heating ALL ASPECTS OF PLUMBING UNDERTAKEN Bathroom Installations including Tiling - Burst Pipes & Leaking Taps All General Plumbing & Heating - Kitchen Fitting - Flooring ✓ No Call Out Charges ., Free Estimates ✓ Competitive Rates ., Discounts for Senior Citizens ✓ Professional, Reliable & Honest ., All Work Guaranteed ✓ Fully Insured ., Contract Work Welcome LOCAL PROFESSIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE Contact Steve on :- Tel : 07919 867833 or Email : matrixplumb@aol.com 01753 827037 enquiries@troppo.uk.com www.troppo.uk.com Friends or relations staying? Why not let them stay in our apartments? • Ideal for family get-togethers, or reunions. • Up to 16 guests. • Pets welcome too. • Ideal for small children. • Competitive prices. • Rural location. • Convenient for Windsor and Burnham. • • CHILDREN'S PARTIES Let one of our qualified members of staff give your child a Birthday Party to remember. I or I½ hour parties m Just Dance (Street Dance) or Musical Theatre THE SUSAN HANDY SCHOOL OF DANCING Classes for children aged 2½ years upwards in • Classical Ballet • • Music & Movement • • Tap Dancing • • Modern Jazz • • Ballet and Tap Classes for Adults • • Separate Boy's Classes • • Contemporary Dance • Children entered for examinations in the Enrico Cecchetti method. Classes in Eton, Datchet,Windsor and East Sheen Principal: Susan Handy, F.I.S.T.D. Enquiries: Telephone: 01753 542672/07515 270432 Email: office@susanhandydance.co.uk www.susanhandydance.co.uk BOSCH Service 􀁇 Bosch Car Service WHITE HEATHER GARAGE (DORNEY) LTD VILLAGE ROAD, DORNEY WINDSOR, BERKSHIRE SL4 6QJ Our Services Include: ✓ MOT T esting ✓ Manufacturers' Servicing ✓ Electrical & Mechanical Repairs ✓ Electronic System Diagnosis ✓ ABS Braking ✓ Traction & Stability Control Systems ✓ Air Conditioning Hours of Business: 08:30 - 17:30 Monday - Friday ... Tel/Fax: 01628 603188 tom@whiteheathergarage.co.uk l j' Uil 2012 Y 12 HI ocr@B E R tobe hdd at f R i D A ' Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane, Burnham, SL 1 7HG TIME TO STRETCH THOSE BRAIN CELLS! Following the success of last year's Quiz Night, we are set to do it all again! Due to the tremendous response last time round, this year's event is being held at Burnham Grammar School, and will feature more space and a Posh Pie Supper! Doors open 7 p.m. for a prompt start at 7.30 p.m. Teams of 6. £ 15 a head, to include a Posh Pie Supper Cash Bar & Raffle For an entry form, please, visit our Quiz Night page, . . nisin15 fund· for www.tvap.eo.uk/quiznight, THAMES VALLEY or call us on o 1628 628599 ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND for children & adults with special needs Registered Charity No. 278336 - 1 1 - Theatre in the Villages Wednesday 24 October 8pm Dorney Village Hall Tickets £ 1 0 (£8 students and under 1 6s) Alan Russell O I 628 7845 I 5 or enq uiries􀇘domeyvillagehal I .cam -12- 11 _ ccrrrr c _ Garden Tree 8 Field sc • T • , r l, Private 8 C□mmerc1a' r , , c A N Gr□undcar8 8 GariJen. Tree & Field Management □ur Services at a Glance Established in 2□□5 and led by Alastair Brooker. our team of experienced staff are passionate about quality af wori::manship and customer service. Fram one-off projects. to ongoing maintenance. we cover all areas of Berkshire. Oxfordshire. Su1Tey. Hampshire 1md West London. ❖ Tree Surgery ❖ lawn Construction - Seeding lr Turfing ❖ Garden Maintenance ❖ Field Maintenance ❖ Seasoned lags ❖ Gritting 6 Snow Clearing -DORNEY COURT CHRISTMAS TREES Saturday 8th December I 0am till the last tree is sold All Christmas trees under 6ft.for sale at £20 over 6ft. at £25 a tree regardless of variety, size, shape etc. IN AID OF THE Lt DOUGIE DALZELL MC MEMORIAL TRUST and THE HENRY VAN STRAUBENZEE MEMORIAL FUND -13- Extracts from the Minutes of the Dorney Parish Council Meeting held at the Eton Dorney Centre on Tuesday 11th September 2012 at 7.30 pm Present: - Councillors K Harris ( chaired the meeting), A Purdie, P Smith, L Kittel, G Easton, and A Foxley. In Attendance:- Mrs S Moffat (Clerk) , Cllr Dev Dhillon, Cllr Aman Dhillon, Emma Hildreth, PC Missel brook, one member of the public and the press. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - A local resident from Harcourt Road reported that he has been in touch with Thames Water, the owners of the field at the back of Harcourt Road. This year the field has not been cut and is becoming scrubland. Dorney PC agreed to contact Thames Water as well to put pressure on them to get the field cut. SBDC Report - Cllr A Dhillon asked the Council if there was anything they wished him to report back to SBDC. The overwhelming response was to put pressure on SBDC to sort out the continuing planning problem at Orchard Herbs Farm. Mr Smith said there was little to be done regards the yard area as the boundaries have been defined and level of intensity of use has been accepted by SBDC. However the area outside the yard has no planning permission so technically should just be green grass. Planning at SBDC should be doing something quick about this before the owners get away with even more breaches of planning. Two mobile homes and an associated cess pit have been installed in this area which has no planning permission. Cllr A Dhillon said he will take this up with SBDC and Dorney PC will also send in a complaint. Bucks CC Report: Cllr Dev Dhillon agreed with Mr Harris that the Olympics at Dorney was very well organised and an exciting event. Mr Harris informed Cllr Dhillon that although Dorney PC has carried out additional maintenance work to prepare the village for the Olympics, it has received no funding for doing this. The additional work has cost the Parish Council £1,200 and this cannot be funded from a precept of only £15,383. Cllr Dev Dhillon will take this on board and seek compensation. Clerk's Report - Response from the Highways Agency regards the temporary closure of Marsh Lane from I􀇗 October. Closure is necessary owing to the narrow width of Marsh Lane but it will only be between 9am to 5pm for five days. Chairman's Report - Mr Harris asked the Council if the Parish wants to keep the bins and flower pots installed by LOCOG for the Olympics. It was agreed to keep 2 recycling bins, one in the playground and the other along the west side of Lake End Road by Jubilee River. The flower pots can be removed. Mr Harris also asked about the temporary change of meeting time for Council meetings from 8 to 7.30pm to accommodate members of the Olympic Committee to attend. It was agreed to continue with a start time of7.30pm. Olympics 2012 - Laura-Jo Stocks finishes working on the Olympics as from 14th September but she is hoping to bring the Local Area Technician to the next Council meeting to ensure reinstatement work after the Olympics is completed. • .. Rebuild of Dorney Village Hall - Mr Easton on behalf of Dorney Village Hall Management Committee circulated the Dorney Village Hall Refurbishment Business Plan. The lowest quote was just under £350,000. Mr Harris pointed out that insurance may be required to cover the work of the builder in case the builder has any difficulties in completing the work. It was agreed to discuss the Business Plan at the next Council meeting once members had time to read the report. Mr Easton asked for a letter of intent from DPC confirming the DPC's commitment and the conditions attached to the £200,000. Also to clarify the situation regards the VAT reclaim. Member's Reports - Mr Smith congratulated Leanne Kittel on her award from SBDC in recognition of her work in promoting the Olympics in the community which resulted in a ticket for the Paralympic Closing ceremony. Resolve any complaints received from residents - (a) Complaint from a local resident about the parking problem around the entrance to the Lake when the gate is closed. Dorney Parish Council will continue to monitor this problem and raise concerns for police action if required. It is still the recommendation ofDPC not to have yellow lines in keeping with the rural character of the village ; (b) Mr Purdie has received complaints from the public about excessive noise last Sunday, 9th September, at Dorney Court Kitchen Garden Centre due to an event being held which is believed to have been 'Bike Britain'. The Clerk will write to the Palmers about this; ( c) Light not working by the cattle grid in Boveney Road. Mr Harris will check. Date of next meeting - 7.30pm on 9th October 2012 at the Eton Dorney Centre Meeting ended 9.30 pm. The Art Of Coarse Acting - by Michael Green. From the 10th to the 12th of October at 8pm at Norden Farm Studio, in Maidenhead, our contributor, Geoffrey Atkinson, will deliver a lecture (of sorts) on the above subject, illustrated by three short, and (hopefully) very funny plays incompetently performed by The Grimm Players. Tickets £10 may be purchased from Norden Farm (Box office 01628 788997) DORNEY YOUTH CLUB have arranged their annual theatre trip to see Matilda The Musical at 1 9.30 on Thursday 24th January. The trip would be at a cost of £55 and includes dress circle tickets and coach transportation. Priority will be given to youth club members but should we have any remaining tickets we will be more than happy to extend the offer to Dorney residents. If you are interested please email Jo Ellis with the number of tickets you would require on joellisl301@botmail.com -15- Dorney Court Kitchen Garden The first signs of autumn have well and truly arrived, there is a chill in the air, the nights are getting darker, the leaves are turning stunning shades of red and brown, and in your kitchen garden, you are still collecting some of your harvest, apples, pears, beans, beetroot and potatoes. In the Kitchen Garden, you should have a garden clean up. With the plot slowly emptying as summer crops come to an end and autumn types are harvested, clear the soil of weeds and any old crop debris such as leaves and other trimmings that might have got left behind. Winter lettuce and similar can still be sown at this stage, although you should be prepared to cover the seedlings with cloches. Otherwise, leave the beds clear and sow a cover crop or green manure, such as clover, to help keep the soil fertile and bound together by the roots. Hardy veg, which will be growing in the ground over winter, may benefit from some winter protection in the form of cloches or fleece covers. lbis includes winter lettuce, young brassica, chard, peas and so on. Garden wildlife such as hedgehogs, bats and beneficial insects such as ladybirds will be looking for a place to hibernate very soon. Consider buying or building a home for them. We have a fantastic range at the Nursery here at DCKG, plenty to keep the little critters cosy over winter. We are excited to annolUlce the arrival of a new Autumn/Winter menu in the DCKG restaurant. Created by our talented chefs, Simon Bryant and Alex Dome, we strive to use always fresh, seasonal and free-range produce. Come to Dorney Court Kitchen Garden to discover and enjoy great British food that is good for your body, great for your soul and that has been produced with passion and care. Watch this space for our DCKG Kitchen Garden meal. Join us for a delicious three-course meal using produce from our Kitchen Garden. Janelle, our Head Kitchen Gardener has been growing some interesting and delectable veggies, and Simon, our Head Chef, has already come up with some exciting, innovative and mouth-watering ideas. On Thursday 111 November, we are hosting a fantastic falconry display in our walled garden. Watching the fast, exhilarating flight of the Falcon (where it can reach speeds over 100mph), the majestic flight of the Eagle, or the stunning flight of the Barn Owl is an experience not to be missed. Ray Prior went professional in 1988 and brings with him a wealth of experience and information about all the birds involved in the displays. He performs leading displays across the country that will have any crowd spellbound. So, come and join us for this breath taking display. It is never too early to start talking about Christmas, especially here at DCKG! We are holding our first ever Christmas Food and Craft Market on the weekend of 819th December between 1 0am- 4pm. Come along and enjoy a mince pie whilst browsing for some fabulous Christmas gifts. And who knows, Father Christmas may pop by to say hello! And last but definitely not least, bring your children along to our kids gardening workshops run by our Head Kitchen Gardener Janelle. On Saturday 27th October we will have a fun, educational garden based workshop between 1 1.15am and midday, for children aged between 5-10 years old. Places are £3 per child and are snapped up quickly so book early to avoid disappointment. All of the above events and information can be found on our website. Any updates will be put on there instantly and you can contact us anytime. We are also now on Twitter, Facebook and we have a kitchen garden biog that will be updated often on all the 'goings-on' in the kitchen garden that week. Take a peek! www.dckg.co.uk - Our website www.twitter.com/dc kg - Twitter www.facebook.com/domeycourtk.itchengarden - Facebook domeycourtk.itchengarden.blogspot.com - The Kitchen Garden Biog Looking forward to seeing you all at DCKG soon, be it for an event, a cup of coffee, to buy some fantastic plants or even just to say hello to the chickens! Enjoy the last of your kitchen garden harvest! From Stretch, Ryan and the whole team at DCKG -16- " I I ( } l'--.J JJ f l ( ) l ( ) ( ·, h' /' ! ' 1 1 1 h· ', Invitation for Dorney Families . . ..'• . • • ; T Co,npli,nen'tary pho'tographic session Recently we have relc,c,ated c,ur nudlc, frc,m Eton Hl,:h Street ta Dorney Reach We would Hice you to eKperience our modern and relaJlled .style of porfraihll'e We welcome famJUes of any sJze and age Including pets Our products, range from wall portr-Jits, art bloclcs1 canvases, coffee table boolcs and deslc portraits Plea$e call Richard c,n c,7$7$ ••􀂔 4S􀂔 to "°o" yc,ur appc,lnfJllent The Studio, 9 Oalc Stubbs Lane, Dorney Reach -.hillsandsaunders.ca.uk The 59th Annual Horticultural Show, Saturday September 1st. The best feature to report of this year's Dorney & District Horticultural Society's Annual Show, the 59'", was that it took place at all. Would the traffic and parking problems presented by the Paralympics keep entrants & visitors away? Normally interest is boosted by the Annual Fete on Trumper's Field taking place alongside the Show, but this year there was no fete. In the event, a very successful show was held in the Village Hall. Entries might have been down slightly (the dreadful summer weather in 2012 had posed another challenge) but the Committee felt that quality, and hopefully, enjoyment, was up this year. In 2012 we had a slightly streamlined schedule of divisions and classes. 31 exhibitors entered 80 different classes. Including the children's exhibits, there were 347 individual entries. We followed the usual timetable, with the judges - Robin Russell, Pam Saunders, Andrea Alsworth & Jan Bowman - reviewing the entries throughout Saturday morning, with villagers free to inspect the exhibits early in the afternoon. The Society's President, Yvonne Povey, presented the awards at 3pm. DDHS, as ever, is thankful for the fine efforts of a number of well established entrants with their Fruit & Vegetable exhibits, while this year we noticed a number of newcomers in other sections. As always, we thank Dorney School for their hard work in marshalling most of the children's entries. Once again, John Akerman won the award for the most exhibits. This year, the overall Show Winner was Joy Richmond. The Results Adults Best Exhibit - 'Fruit & Vegetables' = John Akerman Best Entry - 'Collection of Vegetables' - John Akerman Overall Winner Div. 1 (Fruit & Vegetables) - John Akerman Best Rose Exhibit - Valerie Bishop Best Entry 'Planted Patio Container' - Valerie Bishop Winner 'Floral Decoration' = Robina Jones Best Entry 'Victoria Sponge' = Dawn Akerman, Robina Jones Qoint) Overall Winner 'Domestic Section' = Robina Jones Best 'Colour Photograph Exhibit' - Valerie Brewer Overall Winner Div 4 ' Adult Handicrafts' = David Brown Special Judges' Award, Vegetables Section - Glyn Jones Most Promising Newcomer = Andrew Oliver Exhibitor with the Most Entries = John Akerman Overall Show Winner = Joy Richmond Children Best Exhibit 'Children's Handwriting' - Ruby Mcsweeney Best 'Natural History Exhibit' - Libby Messitt, Evie Messitt Uoint) Best Exhibit 'Picture or Painting' = Connie Davis Overall Winner Div 5 - Children's Section = Evie Messitt Peter Bowman -18- Read All About It! So it's another return from holiday to the harsh strictures of the Editor's DPN copy date schedule. What on earth to write about? Surely, we've wrung every bit of controversy out of the Olympics? Yes, but I couldn't help noticing that the Advertiser reported that our Parish Council has discussed a 'permanent reminder' of the Games in Dorney in the form of a 'sign'. Well, good luck to them in getting cash from the County to fund this legacy. I'm sure many residents will agree that what Dorney really needs is more signs by the roadside. I think that every time I drive down Marsh Lane. It's hardly credible that some villagers had the dotty thought that the cash bloated LOCOG might make a tiny donation to, say, a renovated village hall, with better sporting facilities. ... I can't pull off the trick of musing over Scandinavian residents of the village (we've been in Sweden & Denmark) as I did after a US trip. Apart from recalling a Danish couple who lived in the Village 20-odd years ago, and reflecting that the Normans who made such an impact on the district as revealed by Domesday Book, were essentially a bunch of 'Norsemen' who had done to northern France what the Danes did to East Anglia, that topic quickly runs dry. Talking about the Advertiser, I was pleasantly surprised to see a couple of unexpected copies of the Burnham & Taplow edition on the mat on our return. lbis edition will be 'delivered free to your door every week' a sticker said. I find this potentially very significant for Dorney life. I'm in no position to comment on the economics of local papers and the Baylis Group in particular, but I'd love to know what was behind this decision. Maybe this local edition of the Maidenhead paper launched in 2010 just hadn't enjoyed the expected sales, and needed a few months free universal sampling. I'd rather be optimistic, and say that the paper is feeling fairly confident. The prosperity of a local paper is a key indicator of a neighbourhood's wellbeing. The paper has launched a rather lavish property supplement, and, to be honest we local residents feel a little more confident if there is a buoyant property market. I would imagine the Advertiser hasn't faced the collapse in local advertising that has decimated local media in the North, or the migration of readers and advertisers to the internet that has squeezed the life out of big city dailies. Before I say anything uncomplimentary about our local papers, I would say that the (mainly young) journalists on the Advertiser, and the same goes for the rival Observer group, are a pleasure to deal with if you want decent coverage of a local activity or issue. But local newspapers used to be characterised by a very high local readership and the unique level of trust those readers placed in the papers' content. I've never really felt that our local papers deserved either of those among people who live in this village. We've fallen between the larger population centres and have been neglected, and detailed coverage of major issues which have faced our community have been superseded by the 'Elvis impersonator headlines school fete' type of story. I've banged on a bit about how as a community we have not had real debates about issues like the future of our Village Hall or challenges like the Bishop Centre future. More online airing of issues has always seemed to be the answer. The Advertiser & the Observer have fine websites - the outcomes of local council meet􀄓 ings, for instance, are posted the same evening they occur. But discussion among readers rarely gets above 'all councillors are crooks' (and worse) sort of level. Let's now work with our papers, which seem to want us villagers to be involved, and get interactive. The Advertiser 's latest move might be good economics and good for democracy. Peter Bowman peter.bowman@virgin.net http:i/twitter.com/peterbowman -19- Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney NATURE+ THAT APOSTROPHE So far up to mid-September, the weather has been excellent with plants responding accordingly, including plenty of roses; yellow/orange Californian poppies; sweet peas; geraniums; pink willow herb; purple and yellow toadflax; reddish purple snapdragon; tall yellow dandelion-like snow thistle, the flower having an almond scent; reddish purple greater Knapweed; deep blue chicory and yellow groundsel, to name a few. All the wild garden birds are doing well - and good news - a young greenfinch appeared in my back garden, the first one in over a year, so the parents hopefully must be around having survived/overcome the deadly virus which decimated the species two years ago. In the daily press, people still ask , "Where are the police?" Well, recently they have been frequently patrolling Dorney and Dorney parish during the Olympic and Paralympic rowing events - and well done too! Otherwise, follow your nose to the Ecuadorian Embassy in Knightsbridge, where you will find the Met. Police's Wikileaks Brigade surrounding the Embassy- strength in numbers, lad! A rookie constable asked his Sergeant, "What if they do a Stalag 15 at the Embassy and dig an escape tunnel?" "Ah, good thinking lad - check the drains." "And what if there is a helicopter escape attempt, Serge?" "No problem lad - the Stinger Missiles on top of the Peckham flats for the Olympics are still there and primed for action." Meanwhile Del boy (Peckham flats) of Trotter's International, has other ideas. With so many folk holed up in the Ecuadorian Embassy; plus numbers of Met. Police surrounding it; plus Wikileaks supporters chanting outside, Del Boy has started up Trotter's Express Pizza Service (TEPS), and with every order comes a free bottle of Peckham's finest spring water (that's Thames Water, tap water to you and me). Del Boy has assured Rodney and Granddad that by nailing this Embassy and every other one in London with this pizza service, this time next year they will be millionaires - everyone a winner! Recently I met Dame Bridget of the Emerald Isle at Sainsbury's and like most folk she was very impressed with the whole Olympics and Paralympics - absolutely marvellous. She then told me that she was currently reading a book on past American Presidents, some of whom had distinct Irish connections e.g. Kennedy, Regan and Clinton. I suggested President Obama? "No, I don't think so," she replied. I reminded her that in the past, spelling and punctuation mistakes had been made on birth certificates. Is it possible that the current American President's surname should have been spelt O'Bama? Thus giving an Irish connection. "Well I never," she replied, "I'll drink to that! God bless you," she said, and off she went with a spring in her step. On that theme I'll finish with the song 'If you're Irish come into the Parlour' composed by Shaun Glenville and Frank Miller (1919). If you're Irish come into the parlour, there's a welcome there for you If your name is Timothy or Pat, so long as you come from Ireland there's a welcome on the mat If you come from the mountains of Mourne or Killamey's lakes so blue We'll sing you a song and we'll make a fuss Whoever you are you are one of us If you're Irish this is the place for you Regards, Tony Dixon-Smith (D.D.) -20- Private Nursing & Residential Care Home • Highest quality 24 hour professional nursing care • Bedrooms • en-suite, telephone & TV • Nurse call & intereom system • Automatic lifts • Relaxed friendly atm°"phere .. 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But you can still join in, by giving a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support. NORDEN FARM CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Altwood Road, Maidenhead. Box Office O 1628 788997 Saturday 29th September at 8 p.m. Buddy Holly and the Cricketers - Rock'n Roll Jukebox A fresh and talented cast continue the tradition of the record breaking show now celebrating its 20th year. Featuring all Buddy Holly's classic hits including That 'II Be The Day, Oh Boy!, True Love Ways and Peggy Sue. The show also brings hits from other legends of the era including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers and Little Richard. 'The audience were dancing io the aisles and roaring for more' The Stage. Tickets £ 1 8 (£ 1 6 cone.) - 1 1 - Windrush, Village Road Dorney July 10th• 2012 Dear Editor Wow! They have done it again! The amazing skills of some of the members or the Parish Council and those who bro ught the much appreciated playground to Dorney Reach pulled off a superb Olympic triumph today! It is a pity you missed it! We were instructed to board coaches in Meadow Way and opposite the Palmer Arms by 10.30 am and be bussed into the "venue" being created just around the comer. A lot has happened since the fencing went up and most of it seems to be near completion. There is a lot of mud. But we had a chosen spot half way down the 2K trench and were prepared for a wait. We had flasks of coffee and chewy bars to keep us going. The coaches returned a few times with excited Dorney School children, clearly really chuffed they had a day off to remember. The Coca Cola mini bus handed out Frisbees designed to make a banging noise and the occasional special Olympic memorial bottle of Coke. Ours is on the kitchen shelf, but I fear my wife may not permit it being there much longer! Where the Flame came from is uncertain, but it appeared in a canoe or perhaps a kayak and was handed over to a rowing boat with great difficulty right in front of the majority of Dorney/ Reach and Boveney residents. And then it was gone. All we had to do was carry on chatting to those we knew, make friends with those we didn't know and wait for the kids to finish their packed lunches and the coaches to arrive. It stayed dry! And then, like the Lady of the Lake, "She" arrived, complete with torch and stunning white track suit. Our very own Mary Baker, fresh from carrying/running through Maidenhead with It. She was cheered by all and mobbed by the school children. The coaches finally arrived before the rains came and many of us went to the Palmer Arms for a BBQ, a well earned coffee or an even better pint of beer. Well done to the crew at the Palmer Arms for coping with an Olympic onslaught of exhausted cheering hungry and thirsty fans! The Slough torch running crew were there as well, so we had four or five torches to photograph amid the Team GB sweatshirts, 2012 bunting and general display of Union Jack pridel After It was all over, we watched the BBC six o'clock news and there we were, the exclusively invited residents of Dorney/Reach and Boveney, cheering on the Flame. But best of all was the weather forecast which followed. Normally, where it shows High Wycom be, there was ETON DORNEY, right in the middle of the downpours that followed just after we had left! What a day to remember! Well done to all involved! Nick Teale -12- • •· At the request of the newly formed Dorney History Group, I have exhumed my Parish News archive. Although I moved to Dorney Reach in 1956, I only hold copies from January 1965, plus November 1959 and pages from the original Dorney Parish Magazine (price one penny) for the years 1894 to 1896. I believe the Dorney Parish News in its present form originates from the early 1950s, but it may be earlier. We would like to hear from readers who hold copies prior to 1965. In the light of recent events I thought there may be some interest in this extract from my editorial of 44 years ago. Ed. ISSUE NO. I I NOVEMBER 1968 EDITORIAL At the t ime of writing we are in the middle of the Olympic Games. Passengers on the early morning train to Paddington are noticeably sleepier and inclined to be a little short tempered, except on the morning after 'we' had won 'a gold'. Television viewing of the Games is of a compulsive nature, an intended deadline of 1 1 p.m. is found to mean after midnight. It is remarkable how so many of us suddenly become so interested in athletics in the same way t hat the World Cup produced so many football enthusiasts. The most remarkable record of t he Games is t he perfect performance of t he satellite which has enabled pictures to be transmitted live from Mexico. A few years ago this would have been a thing of wonder, now how commonplace it has become. All t his week three American Astronauts are orbiting the earth on a marathon run; the reports are relegated to an inside page of our newspaper, yet not so long ago such a project would have been considered to be space fiction. It is possible that within t he next two years a man will land on the moon, how long will it take for us to become blase about even this event? August 2012 After a nine month journey of 352 million miles, NASA landed its Curiosity rover on Mars; the largest and the most complicated and the most intelligent machine sent to another planet. President Obama lauded the success "an unprecedented feat of technology that will stand as a point of national pride far into the future." But as Team GB was not involved, the report of the touchdown was a minor feature in British newspapers. DORNEY TENNIS COURT Open to all £2.50 per hour or yearly season tickets available as follows:£ 10 under tbe age of 18. £20 aged 18 and over. £35 family Contact Charlie Coish 01628 629381 Theatre in the Villages Karen Simpson Productions The Incredible Doctor Guttmann The story behind the very first paralympics by Nicholas Mcinerny In 1948, a doctor at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury had the audacity to stage the first games for disabled ex-service men and women on the very same day as the London Olympics. The Incredible Doctor Guttmann is a new play based on the true story of this remarkable man. Known simply as 'Poppa', Guttmann was a charismatic, witty, yet incredibly driven individual, whose work and revolutionary ideas gave new hope to so many and touched the lives of people all over the world. However his personal story is equally as powerful. As a young Jewish doctor he saved hundreds of patients from the gas-chambers ofNazi-Ge1many before fleeing with his family to take refuge in England. This powerful and captivating new play is a story full of passion, determination, humour, adversity but most of all learning to start over again. This is a local story of global significance especially commissioned for this year of London 2012. 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Also, I didn't attend ...h aving decided I originally wasn't that keen, all subsequent efforts to reverse that were frustrated by the notorious online booking system. But future members of the History Group might benefit from every local perspective available, so here goes. That fortnight was memorable not only on a national basis, but also on a personal one. Over the middle weekend of the Games, our first grandchild arrived with immaculate timing. She will forever have a birthday that was dubbed 'Super Saturday' to mark a day when gold medallists ranging from an ex-Kingston grammar school girl at Dorney to a British Somali legend made us feel part of an inclusive, vibrant Britain. I first became an Olympic sceptic when I heard that L0C0G were refusing to meet with Parish Councils and the like. They may have been planning a great sporting event, but that seemed no excuse to act like a supermarket giant. I vividly recall Ian Barham, Bucks CC's tireless advocate of the Games, being assured from the floor in a public meeting in Burnham, that traffic would be 'absolute chaos'. L0COG, it seems, left residents and especially, businesses in the dark for too long over parking, traffic, and the whole question of access to the North Gate. Added to those worries was the very British dislike of being dictated to over what you could do in your own street, and which way you could drive out of it But, from the vantage point of Harcourt Road, traffic flow and parking restrictions barely affected us. We saw cars towed away in Village Road, but it seems the volunteers in their high visibility jackets (have we at last found a national dress?) were as helpful as at other venues. I had regular chats with the team manning our road bloc ... .! remember thinking if ever there was a British coup d'etat, it would be like this. Chaos seemed likely when the appalling G4S stole the headlines, but then there was the Friday of the opening ceremony, when jolly flags, flowers and murals appeared all over Dorney as ifby magic. What I didn't anticipate was the emerging celebratory mood, whether here at Dorney or across the capital. I've no idea whether the organisers expected so many to use that North Gate, but once it dawned on ticket holders that cars were not welcome, thousands it seemed took to the pavements and the cycling ways. That, I think, will be my predominant memory of Dorney's weeks in the spotlight. Dorney looked and felt a good place to live in ... and to visit. Then friends & family members, who we welcomed to park in our drive, brought back stories of the 'Dorney roar' ...... . Alas, it seems we will have no official 'legacy' from hosting the Games (one of the amusing sideshows to the Olympics was the desperate efforts of neighbouring lx>roughs & cowities to claim co-host status), but '2012', which includes the Jubilee celebrations and other widercurrents might just be seen by those future Dorney historiW1S as the time something rather important started to happen in the village. Peter Bowman peter.bowman@virgin.net http://twitter.com/peterbowman - 15- From Ralph Liney. God: Francis, my son Go», ST F'BANCIS God: Now let me get you know all about AND I.AWNS this straight. They gardens and nature. What in fertilise grass so it will the world is going on down -- -- --------- grow. And then they cut it there? What happened to A gardener's page off and pay to throw it the dandelions, violets, away. thistles and stuff I started from Liz Baxendale aeons ago? I had a perfect ------------ St Francis: Yes. Lord. no-maintenance garden plan. Those plants grow on any type of soil, withstand long droughts and multiply with abandon. And the nectar from the long-lasting blossoms attracts butterflies and bees. I expected to see a vast garden of colours by now. But alJ I see is green rectangles. St Francis: It's the tribe that settled there, Lord, the Suburbanites. They started calling your flowers 'weeds' and set out to kill them and replace them with grass. God: Grass? But it's so boring. It's not colourful. It doesn't attract butterflies, and bees and it's temperamental about temperature. Do they really want all that grass? St Francis: Apparently so, Lord. They go to great pains to grow it and keep it green. They begin each spring by fertilising the grass and poisoning any weeds that crop up with it. God: The spring rains and warm weather I send make grass grow really fast. That must make them happy. St Francis: Apparently not, Lord. As soon as the grass grows a little, they cut it - sometimes twice a week. God: Cut it? Do they bale it like hay? St Francis: Not exactly, Lord. Most of them rake it up and put it in bags. God: They bag it? ls it a cash crop? Do they sell it? St Francis: No. Lord. just the opposite. They pay to throw it away. God: They must be relieved in the summer when we cut back on the rain and tum up the heat. That surely slows the growth and saves them a lot of work. St Francis: You're not going to believe this, Lord. When the grass stops growing, they drag out hosepipes and pay to water it, so they can go on cutting it and paying to get rid of it. God: Well, at least they kept some ofmy trees. They were a stroke of genius, though I say it myself They provide shade in the swnmer, then in the autumn the leaves fall and form a natural blanket to keep the soil moist. And as they rot, they enrich the soil. It's a natural cycle of life. I was particularly pleased with that little scheme. St Francis: You'd better sit down, Lord. As soon as the leaves fall, the Suburbanites rake them up and pay to have them taken away. God: No! How do they protect the soil in the winter? St Francis: They go out and buy something that they call mulch. They spread it around in place of the leaves. God: And where do they get this mulch? St Francis: You're not going to like this, Lord. They cut down your trees and mince them up! 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From one-off projects, ta □ngoilg mai11tenam:e, we caver all areas of Berkshire. Oxfordshire, 8 Surrey, Hampshire and West Landon. Gerden. Tree 6 Field Management □ur Services at a Glance ❖ Tree Surgery ❖ Lawn Canstructicm - Seeding 6 Turfing ❖ Garden Maintenance ❖ Field Maintenance ❖ Seasoned Logs ❖ Gritting 6 Snow Clearing MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Mondays . Meadow Way 12.45 - 13.05 p.m Dates for 2012 : September 10 24 October 8 22 November 5 19 - - - --- - - - - - - - - ------- - - -- - - Another dip into the Parish News archive_ A similarity (give or take a week or two) between the summers of 1968 and 2012 is revealed in this extract from the Minutes of the September '68 Dorney WI meeting. 'The Competion for a topical verse had many entries of a high standard, the winner being Mrs. Spencer and I am asking the Editors to print it in this issue.' SEPTEMBER LAMENT Where were you, faithless Sun, all summer through? We had no need this year to seek the shade; Why always hiding when we needed you, Like children when the table's to be laid? For two long months you left us here to pine, You let it pour on every Garden Fete, And now at last you condescend to shine Like government help, too little and too late. Mrs. J. Spencer -18- • • Half Way. Well, that wasn't too bad, was it? I mean once we got over being called "Eton Dorney". Incidentally, I would like to propose that whoever it was that crossed the word "Eton" off some of the road signs should be given the Freedom of Dorney. Or perhaps a statue of him or her could replace that creepy Olympic mascot that stands in Court Lane. One of the things that impressed me, and most of the people I've spoken to, were the traffic arrangements which meant that we were able to get to places just as quickly as usual. I encountered no serious hold ups at any time, and on the first day of the rowing when, expecting the worst, I had allowed plenty of time to get to an appointment in Slough, I was horrified to find that I was there very early and had to pay for extra parking. I appreciate that with different traffic arrangements for the Paralympics, there may be more hold ups, but that will be understandable. The aspect that really delighted us was the noise control. I expect it was uncomfortable at times near the grandstands in Boveney, especially when the GB team won things, but most of the time it was bearable where we are on the Common. I expect it was OK in Dorney and Dorney Reach too. In fact my sport loving Mrs had to go to the end of the garden with a glass of wine when she wanted to hear the cheering at the medal ceremonies. The truly amazing thing from my point of view was the organizers' response to complaints. I phoned twice. Once when some loud pop music was played over the public address system - contrary to their licence - then when the kayaking commentator got very over excited and noisy. Both times sound levels reduced immediately. Then to my amazement and delight, two people from the environment agency called to see us, having been told of my complaints by the staff at the lake. They sat and listened to the lower and more acceptable noise levels but then soon after they left, the commentary almost completely disappeared. I think that the loudspeakers were all turned off except those at the grandstand end, and, although they didn't say anything to us, it seems pretty obvious that that the Environment Agency people had asked the organizers to be even more considerate. Thank you to all concerned. That's what I say!!! Geoffrey Atkinson -19- Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney NATURE+ DIGITAL CALM After the wettest April; May; June and early July on record, it finally settled down in the third week of July to give us decent summer weather through to mid-August so far. Roses responded well, as have yellow/orange Californian poppies; pink and red geraniums; tall, yellow daisy-like fleabane; king of the forest berries; mauve and purple buddleia; tall, pink beautifully scented flock; blue forget-me-not; deep violet bugle plant (likes close-grazed or mown turf); white and crimson clover; beautiful blue Canterbury bells; tall, rose-purple flowered teasels, to name a few. Outside my kitchen door is a 5ft+ wild, bushy rosebay willow herb full of wonderful pink flowers, which asks for nothing more than just a drop of water. To step out every morning and be greeted by this lovely plant -what a great way to start a new day. So far there have been plenty of young blue and great tits; robins; chaffinches; wrens; hedge accentors; blackbirds; sparrows, as well as male and female spotted woodpeckers; nuthatch; ring doves; wood pigeons; magpies and at least three newly-hatched young crows. Red Kites and buzzards have been seen enjoying the latest easterly and southerly breezes. Hands up those who enjoyed the Olympics both here in Dorney as well as in London and other venues. A great show all round and well done to all concerned. I'm sure with more depth in our athletics and swimming we could have relegated China to third place in the medals. We've definitely got the sporting talent within the British Isles and, with the right support and encouragement, we are up there with the very best. Bring on Rio in 2016, and remember, there's 'a lot of coffee in Brazil'. Complaints were received during the Olympics from Messrs Philips; Murphy; Bush; Sharp and others, that owners were suddenly punching the air and shouting at their TV sets, and in some cases colourful language was heard, allegedly. The TVs couldn't respond in like fashion as owners controlled the zappers. After giving, in many cases, years of good service, TVs couldn't understand the sudden eccentric behaviour of their owners whom they considered usually to be quite 'normal'. The TVs therefore consulted their Digital TV Union 'SHOUTBACK' to sort this matter out quickly and amicably. After careful consideration and bearing in mind the Olympic occasion, plus the upset TVs' feelings and good service to owners, 'SHOUTBACK' sends out to all TV owners the measured message, "DO CALM DOWN, DEARS. TilANK YOU!" A lady at Sainsbury's told me that whilst ironing, she got carried away shouting and cheering-on Mo Farah in his 5000 metre race, and burned her old man's trousers where it really hurts-yes, in the pocket. No doubt her TV set said ...... I rest my case". As a TV owner, I couldn't possibly comment, out of respect for my trusty and faithful Philips set. With 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro Brazil in mind, I'll finish with 'The Coffee Song' composed in 1946 by Bob Hilliard and Dick Miles. Way down among Brazilians coffee beans grow by the billions So they've got to find those extra cups to fill, They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil. You can't get cherry soda 'cause they've got to sell their quota And the way things are I guess they never will They've got a ziliion tons of coffee in Brazil. No tea or tomato juice, you' 11 see no potato juice 'cause the planters down in Santos all say No! No! No! 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With the 30,000 spectators using park and ride facilities taking them to the Windsor Racecourse entrance, we do not anticipate delays around us. Most of the users of the Court Lane entrance will be in by 9am and they have plans in place to stagger the exit to ensure the roads remain free flowing. We are hoping to open early for breakfasts during this period and will be serving home baked traditional cream teas all afternoon long. If like us you were unable to get tickets to the events at Dorney Lake ( or any tickets!) then we will be showing it all live from screens here at DCKG. With the crowd only a stone's throw away, the atmosphere will be electric as you hear the cheers live. We are excited to announce that we will be holding a summer fete at the end of August so keep popping in or checking our website for further details. And last but definitely not least for the months of July and August, bring your children along to our kids gardening workshops run by our Head Kitchen Gardener Janelle. On Saturday 28th July and Saturday 25th August we will have a fun, educational garden based workshop between 11.15am and midday, for children between 5-10 years old. Places are snapped up very quickly so book early to avoid disappointment. All of the above events and information can be found on our brand new website. Any updates will be put on there instantly and you can contact us at any time. We are also now on Twitter, Facebook, and we have a kitchen garden biog that will be updated often on all the 'goings-on' in the kitchen garden that week. Take a peek! www.dckg.co.uk - Our website www.twitter.com/dc_kg - Twitter www.facebook.com/ dorneycourtkitchengarden - Facebook dorneycourtkitchengarden.blogspot.com - The kitchen garden biog There will also be plenty of impromptu barbeques when the sun comes out so keep checking our new website for further details. Happy growing season! From Stretch, Ryan and the whole team at DCKG -1 1 - , , , , Garden Tree 6 Field " . ·,· L, Private 8 Commercial c , " A N Graundcare Est11hlished in 2005 and led by Alastair Bro□ker. □ur team of experienced staff are passionate about quality of workmanship and customer servit:f. B 􀀔arden. Tree 6 field Manageme,rt Our Services at a Glance From one-off projects. to ongoing maintenance, WI! cover all areas of Berkshire, Oxfordshire. Surrey, Hampshire and West London. ❖ Tree Surgery ❖ Lawn Construction - Seeding 6 Turfing ❖ Garden Maintenance ❖ field Maintenance ❖ Seasoned Logs ❖ Gritting 6 Snow Clearing ""'1'n"v "f' 'N"flf•,􀀇 ff􀀌"f'i"'Y'rf I NORDEN FARM CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Altwood Road, Maidenhead Box Office O 1628 788997 Sunday 29th July at 11.45 a.m. Lunchtime Concert Misbka Rusbdie Momen (piano) Sonata in C. Op 53 (Waldstein) 3 Mazurkas Op.56. Nocturne in B Op.9 No.3 Polonaise-Fantaisie in A flat Op.6 Tickets £12 (£5 under 18s) ETON WICK HISTORY GROUP MEETING Eton Wick Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday 1 1 th. July THINGS WE CAN'T DO WITHOUT Speakers: Members of the History Group Committee NO MEETING IN AUGUST Beethoven Chopin • Tweet Dreams I like Twitter. OK, it's sad that given a new and unique means of communication and sharing knowledge, humanity manages only to fill the online space with banality, gossip - and worse. But I have enthused about the discipline of expressing an opinion or narrative which one dearly wants to share in 140 characters, so to justify that enthusiasm., here are my top-line thoughts, tweets if you like, on top of mind issues. I don't promise to keep to the strict Twitter limit .... • The Sunday jubilee lunchtime event was an organisational triumph, as I imagine was Tuesday's, and it would be great if the real village spirit thus created could be bottled, preserved - or perhaps "downloaded' would be a better word .... • ... but, when it comes to building an online community and presenting an internet image of Dorney. we are woefully behind other villages, including our near neighbours - in this year in the Olympic spotlight, this is especially regrettable ... • ... with a domey.com matters like the Village Hall's future could have been fully debated - congratulations to the Committee for winning their vote (narrowly), but when visitors or speakers come to Hort. Soc. events, and praise them, we never hear anything like ' ... but shame about the Hall' .... • I never believed it was there, but do we see the beginnings, perhaps expressed in the recent poll, of a gulf in priorities and aspirations between 'the Village' & 'the Reach'? • Dorney needs a 'Dorney Society' to preserve, champion, investigate and promote our shared legacy, heritage & history .... believe me, something worthwhile will come from recent moves to establish a 'history group'. • Land Securities have got their plans to replace the Bishop Centre with a (largely unwanted?) Tesco through almost by default, because local councils can't seem to develop coherent defensive strategies based on concepts which are obvious to the ordinary resident like 'the fragile High Streets of Maidenhead & Burnham are worth supporting' or 'the A4 is quite clearly unable to cope with existing traffic let alone that generated by new developments.' • Many of us, including me, are looking forward to the actual Games, but became surprisingly grumpy and pessimistic about them being in Dorney, and, indeed, London, because it seemed that the over mighty LOCOG would exploit or, at least, ignore the local population, and despite the great efforts of people like our own Olympic committee, and Bucks 2012, that fear has been borne out. • The Games are coming to our village because we have a world class facility on our doorsteps in Dorney Lake, which most of us, me very much included, love to walk, run or cycle round. Is that inconsistent with taking part in the massive opposition some 20 years to the 'rowing trench' under the aegis of DROPETI I don't think so, because that movement also brought the village together, and, I hope, helped guarantee the access we enjoy nowadays. • The Village Show will be a great success on September 1, even if circumstances have prevented an annual fete this year, and more villagers will enter more categories than ever. • At the time of writing, the England football team is still prospering in Euro 2012 and I think we will go on to win it..... http://twitter.com/peterbowman Peter Bowman peter.bowman@virgin.net Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Taplow & Dorney Neighbourhood Team THAMES VALLEY POLICE 101 CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 HAVE YOUR SAY The next beat surgeries will be held on: • Sunday 1 5th July between 1 1 -12pm @ Taplow Car Boot, Taplow (we will be doing a walk about so please come and find us for a chat) • Saturday 5th August between 1 1-12pm @ Dorney Court Kijchen Garden (coffee shop) Please feel free to come along and meet your neighbourhood police team and discuss any issues or concerns you have or alternatively you can e-mail us at: Taplow&domeyNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk Offenders brought to justice: The Neighbourhood Team have successfully managed to catch and prosecute a male for Lamping in the Dorney area. Lamping is a problem in Dorney where offenders use vehicles/dogs and large lights to chase wild game without the landowners permission causing damage to farmland and animals. One male has been arrested and is currently under investigation in relation to a theft and robbery in lnstttute Road, Taplow, and a second male has been arrested and charged wijh criminal damage to vehicles in Station Road, Taplow Neighbourhood Priorities Burglary: In the last month there has been a decrease in burglary from 1 2 to 7 in the Taplow and Dorney area. However now that the weather is brightening up and the sun is shining people become complacent when it comes to their home security. The most common cases of opportunist summer burglary involve offenders that: • enter an insecure front door while residents are in the back garden , enter doors that are closed but unlocked at night while residents are asleep , reach through windows to take valuable items In around 25 percent of break-ins that take place in the spring and summer months, entry is gained through insecure windows and doors, especially at the rear of the property. Please keep vigilant and report any suspicious acUvity. Vehicle crime: This month we have seen 4 thefts from vehicles in the area however the Neighbourhood team have identified using Clear Car Campaign a further 13 vehicles this month as potential targets. This is a rise from last month where over 1 1 vehicles were identffied this is possibly due to the warmer weather more vehicles are coming to the area. ASB: Patrols are still being carried out by the Neighbourhood Team in relation to Antisocial Behaviour in Maypole Road, Taplow and youths stopped are being asked why they are hanging about in these locations to identify any further needs or alternative facilijies needed. Working with the Specific Issue, Neighbourhood Action Group Housing and South Bucks Community Safety T earn have been carrying out home vis􀃔 to all victims of ASB in an effort to identify the problem. Thames Valley Alert (previously known as Community Messaging): Community Messaging has now been replaced with a new system called Thames Valley Alert. lbis is a free service which provides information to subscribers about crime and police activity in their area via text, phone or email. It also includes information on what we and our partner services are doing to bring offenders to justice or combat anti-social behaviour. More information can be obtained via the website: www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk • THE SUSAN HANDY SCHOOL OF DANCE presents Mary Poppins & fl ll21f>UTf TO lttf 20 1 2 OLY/'\PICS 1 3th July 201 2 at 7.00pm 1 4th July 201 2 at 4.00pm 1 5th July 201 2 at 5.00pm at THE FARRER THEATRE ETON COLLEGE Ticket Enquiries: 075 1 5 270432 office@susa nhandydance.co.uk Dorney & District Horticultural Society Annual Horticultural Show Saturday 1st September 2012 Dorney Village Hall Show categories include: vegetables, fruit, flowers, handicrafts, domestic, photography, children's section Please come along. All welcome Obtain your show programme from any committee member: Yvonne Povey Ron Alsworth Peter Bowman Janet Messitt PLoaut iWseil son Whaley MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY 0 1628 603036 01628 669988 0 1628 623228 0 1628 664307 0 1753 869954 01628 625589 Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Mondays . 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Complimen'tary photographic session Rec,c,ndy we have reloc,afed o.,,. nudlo from Eton High Street to Dorney Reach We M'Ould like yo11 to eMperience our modern and relaxed style of portraiture We welcome faDJJUes of any size and a,:e Including pets O11r products, range from 1¥all portrJits, art &loc"-s, canvases, coffee ta&le hooks and desk portraits Please call Richard on 07$7$ •6:11 4S:II fo l>oofc your appolnfmenf The Studio, 9 Oak Stu&&s 1.ane, Dorney Reach 'IVWW'.hillsandsaunders.c:o.u.k -- 1 1- Extracts from the Minutes of the Dorney Parish Council Meeting held at the Eton Dorney Centre on Tuesday 12111 June 2012 at 7.30 pm Present:- Councillors K Harris ( chaired the meeting), A Purdie, P Smith, L Kittel, E Nelson and A Foxley. In Attendance:- Mrs S Moffat (Clerk) , Cllr Dev Dhillon, Cllr Aman Dhillon, Mrs Widdows, Mr Costas, Laura-Jo Stocks and PC Thompson. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Olympic Report - Laura-Jo reported that letters have been sent today to residents in the affected areas to provide information about the parking permits. The parking permits will be sent out by the end of June/early July with clear instructions. Parking in the lay-by in Lake End Road/ Marsh Lane will also require a parking permit The permits cover business, medical, carers and deliveries (deliveries are allowed up to 20 minutes otherwise a visitor's permit is required). Permits will need to be displayed from 28th July to 5th September at games times only. Clearway restrictions will start from 16th July as it includes training times. Waste collection has been scheduled to operate outside the busy times. Taxis will be able to drop off along the eastern section of Village Road and the cottages will continue to be able to park on the clearway. Otherwise no dropping off will be allowed along the clearway which is part of the Olympic Route Network (Village Road, part of Marsh Lane, Huntercombe Lane S). Residents of Eton Wick believe they will not be able to enter Dorney which is not the case. Mr Costas will contact these residents and PC Thompson will contact the councillors to explain the situation. Laura-Jo is working with Mrs Kittel to produce a more detailed fact sheet and map for residents of Dorney. Road signs will be installed this week and lines put down next week, weather dependent The road regulations will not come into effect until the whole package is complete. Mr Costas confirmed that the additional tannac in the Rowing Lake grounds is only temporary unless a variation to planning is sought. The 02 masts are also temporary. Tickets to the Torch Relay are by invitation and still only I 00 are available. Members of Dorney Parish Council strongly complained that after all the inconvenience the residents of Dorney have suffered there should be tickets available to all the residents and school children of Dorney. Mr Costas took these comments on board and will go back to James Egan, the Venue Manager, to re-visit the issue. Mr Harris lodged a strong objection that LOCOG has not provided an Olympic Legacy for Dorney and asked Mr Costas to take this complaint back to James Egan and invite him to attend the next Council meeting on 10􀅣 July. Bucks CC Report:- Cllr Dev Dhillon reported that:-(i) The Vehicle Activated signs (VAS) have been agreed by Beeches LAF. Dorney will share one with Burnham. [t will require 3 to 4 volunteers to operate the VAS and vary its locations. Bucks CC will need to know the 2 locations where the VAS will be located in Dorney. Each fitting will cost £250; (ii) Beeches LAF did not support Domey's request for an additional street light and (iii) Cllr Dhillon is asking LAF to provide funding each year for bridleway clearance. SBDC's Report:-Cllr A Dhillon will continue to try to organise a meeting with Planning Enforcement to discuss the technicalities and legal issues regards Orchard Herbs Fann planning enforcement Also Dorney Parish Council needs to send in a formal complaint for action to be taken. It was agreed to state:' Dorney Parish Council formally objects to the activities at Orchard Herb Fann and requires the Planning Authority to explain how these unauthorised and illegal activities can continue. We request a meeting is held with one of our parish council's representative and District Councillor. For the avoidance of doubt we have previously complained through our District Councillor, Cllr Dev Dhillon, and we do not understand why you have not accepted that Dorney Parish Council previously made a complaint. Cllr A Dhillon went on to congratulate Mrs Kittel on organising all the Queen's Diamond Jubilee events that were very successful. Apologies were received from Mr Easton, Mr Russell and PCSO O'Connor. Clerk's Report - (a) The Director of Dorney Court Kitchen Garden has expressed an interest to discuss plans with the Parish Council in preparation for the Olympics; (b) Request from the Lieutenancy Office for 2 residents to represent the parish at the Berks, Bucks and Oxfordshire Diamond Jubilee Garden party on 25th June. It was agreed to nominate Mr and Mrs Tea.le. Diamond Jubilee Celebrations - The Parish Cowicil congratulated Mrs Kittel for all her effort in organising the celebrations. Mrs Kittel offered to find funding for the oak tree and plaque the Parish Council is purchasing to commemorate the occasion. Date of next meeting- 7.30pm on 10111 July 2012 at the Eton Dorney Centre. Meeting ended 9.40 pm. -18- Rule Britannia. "You're not going to be rude about the Olympic Games, again, are you?" pleaded my wife as I came up to my room to write this. Well, why would I? They are going to happen whether I like it or not. Traffic will be congested as officials and athletes are given right of way. Normal parking will be blocked. Noise pollution will reach intolerable levels and crime and terrorism alerts will be a way of life. It is all going to be huge fun. Why would I complain? Actually what I was going to write about was far more positive. The Queen's Jubilee celebrations were wonderful. I hope you agree. We were in France, at the chateau that I've written about before. I was embarrassed when my family insisted on covering the house and garden with Union Jacks and bunting. But we were well away from the road, so no one but us could see it. It was ironic that close inspection of the flags revealed that they were all produced in China, but, even so, we were proud to be British for those three wonderful days. For some reason, the television at the house in Dinard would not receive the BBC or ITV, but apparently that was a good thing. We have since read of the criticism that followed their poor coverage of the events. We saw it all on some international channel and it was terrific. The presenters were overwhelmed by the magnificence of the pageant and the concert and the march/fly past. I well remember watching the Coronation huddled round our next door neighbour's 9" black and white TV screen in 1953 and to see that same wonderful lady and her excellent husband 60 years on, still smiling and still so serene, in colour on a huge screen was very moving. Our fee ling of pride was actually enhanced by being out of our country. We felt so lucky to have a Royal family. I am sure that her Majesty and Prince Philip, as well as other Royals will attend various Olympic occasions. Perhaps they will even come to the Dorney Tr ench -whoops! Sorry, I mean the "ETON/0omev rowing Lake". If and when they do, you can be sure that they will add to the sense of occasion, making even cynics like me proud that the 2012 Olympics are being held in Britain. That is why we are so for tunate to have Queen Elizabeth and her family. God save the Queen. And, don't worry, the Olympics will be over soon. (even if it takes months to clear up after them.) Geoffrey Atkinson QBE -19- Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney NATIJRE + TIIE CHOIR+ TIIE R.S.M After the wettest April since 1910, followed by a rather mixed first two weeks in May, suddenly it was all change. Hot, dry weather was with us, with a resurgence of soldiers and sailors; periwinkle; green alkanet with tiny blue flowers; wallflowers; tulips; roses; forgetme- nots; pansies; primroses, now joined with ox-eye daisies; lots of beautiful red poppies; mauve chive flowers; 6ft tall foxgloves, some multi-headed; low-lying yellow stonecrop; more columbines ( certainly their year); long-stalked cat's ear with a yellow dandelion-like head, to name but a few which still remained with us despite a gusty, changeable first two weeks in June as I write this letter. All the birds, several with chicks, found the stormy, gusty June winds tough going. The larger birds, kites; buzzards; crows; rooks; magpies; jays; ring doves and pigeons in particular had to lie low, for they would easily be blown off-course and suffer wing damage. Toe smaller garden birds are doing well, but I'm still hoping to see more greenfinches. Good to see the swallows are with us again. Recently, the Eton College boys' choir did a tour of China, with their choral work being much appreciated wherever they went. Indeed, in several places they were met by hordes of screaming girls as the boys toured in their smart Eton outfits. It seemed Eton Fandemonium (new word) had set in, and Tim Johnson, their head of music, was concerned as to how the boys would re-adjust on their return to England. The College curriculum includes some military fitness training and no doubt you will have seen the boys in army fatigues as you pass by Eton. Fortunately the R.S.M. had also returned from holiday, so on their return to College and after a good night's sleep, the boys were on parade the following morning. R.S.M. speaks, "Parade! Attention! Parade! Stand at ease! Welcome back from the Orient my lovely boys and I understand your choral trip went very well indeed! Well done! I am very proud of you all. What's more, wherever you went you were met by hordes of screaming young ladies, and the worry was how you would readjust to life back here. Oh dear! What a pity! Never mind! I can soon put that right. After parade, there will be a nice cold shower (groans all round) for you all, guaranteed, one, to bring you back down to earth in dear old Blighty and two, to ensure you reach top 'C' during your choir practice. Isn't that nice! Parade! Attention! Parade! Dis ..... wait for it! Parade! Dis ... missed!" Finally, to put you all in fine spirit for the London Olympics 2012, I will play you' I'm Going to Get Lit Up,' composed in 1943 by Hubert Gregg to bolster the true spirit of bombed out Londoners in WWII. I'm going to get lit up when the lights go on in London I'm going to get lit up as I've never been before You will find me on the tiles, you will find me wreathed in smiles I'm going to get so lit up I'll be visible for miles The city will sit up when the lights go on in London We'll all be lit up as the Strand was, only more, much more And before the party's played out, they will fetch the fire brigade out To the LITTEST UPPEST SCENE YOU EVER SAW! Enjoy the summer. Regards, Tony Dixon-Smith (D.D.) -20- Private Nursing & Residential Care Home Set in 9 acres of Beautiful Grou􀁪 • Highest quality 24 hour professional nursing care • Bedrooms • en-suite, telephone & TV • Nurse eall & intercom system • Automatic lifts • Relaxed friendly atmosphere .. 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Enquiries: Telephone: 01753 542672/07515 270432 Email: office@susanhandydance.co.uk www.susanhandydance.co.uk BOSCH Service 􀁚 Bosch Car Service WHITE HEATHER GARAGE (DORNEY) LTD VILLAGE ROAD, DORNEY WINDSOR, BERKSHIRE SL4 6QJ Our Services Include: ✓ MOT T esting ✓ Manufacturers' Servicing ✓ Electrical & Mechanical Repairs ✓ Electronic System Diagnosis ✓ ABS Braking ✓ T raction & Stability Control Systems ✓ Air Conditioning Hours of Business: 08:30 - 17:30 Monday - Friday Tel/Fax: 01628 603188 tom@whiteheathergarage.co.uk l I • .. Letter from America There was no article from me in the May issue of DPN. If I had been a national newspaper columnist, there would have been the legend 'Peter Bowman is away'. I was - in the United States. I hope it's not over-egging a holiday trip to say that we were representing Dorney. We were invited to a wedding in Connecticut. The circumstances of the invitation, the wann welcome we received, and my general delight with many things American, made me ponder ... .if it can be said that the UK and the US enj oy a 'special relationship', can the same be said for the village of Dorney and 'the land of the free'? Warren & Renee Johnson lived in Dorney Lodge for about 5 years until 1984. Our eldest sons started their schooling together at Dorney School. The Johnsons have the fondest memories of Dorney, and their youngest son, Michael and his new wife are firm anglophi les. Specifically, this is fuelled by a lifelong affection for Tottenham Hotspur. A pre-nuptial visit to this area awakened old ties and the welcome wedding invitation to us duly arrived. Americans tend to be polite, but the interest at the fa mily gathering in where we came from seemed genuine. I could probably have sold tickets to the Hort. Soc. Harvest Supper if I'd been minded to. Anyway, the trip didn't disappoint - New York can still energise the most jaded of spirits, the 9/1 I Ground Zero memorial is intensely moving and to my taste, pastrami on rye with fries & pickle is a meal fit for a king, or maybe a president ..... I'm not sure of any connection of this village with American personalities or historical figures. I do know that the redoubtable Nora Cundell, the noted artist who lived in Dorney in the early years of the last century became almost an adopted American as she made intrepid trips to paint the 'old West'. On her death in 1947, her ashes were scattered in Marble Canyon, Arizona, which is, I suppose, a 'special relationship ' of sorts . Around 30 years ago, there were specific circumstances which brought a number of Amer ican fa milies to this area, which now already feel of a different time. There were global operations like Pan Am. With NATO and the Cold War, there were more diplomatic and military people around. The Brits' software revolution had hardly happened, so big American names like Honeywell were on hand to install and maintain our corporate networks. A bonus which resulted was lots of 4th of July parties. I got very excited when I heard one US friend hailed from Lubbock in Texas, the birthplace of Buddy Holly, but he'd never heard of the legendary rock 'n roller. I suppose I'd be largely ignorant of Downton Abbey and Top Gear, which seem to be the contemporary US perception of UK lifestyles. I remember it was said that we should shudder if one visitor who worked as something to do with the deployment of fighter aircraft was called in over the weekend. He duly was, and Libya briefly flared in the headlines. One or two Yanks were drafted into the Dorney Dads cricket team and caused hilarity with their pitching rather than bowling action. One New Year's Eve in the Palmer Arms the bar was packed. It was in the days when pubs didn't have to sell pricey tickets in advance and drinkers wandered in after their own gather ings to celebrate together. A forthri ght American accent declared 'you know, this is England at its best!' I wou ldn't argue with that. If for us last month, Manhattan and New England were the best of America, then I'm sure there 's a small pocket of that country's inhabitants who have similar warm feelings for our village of Dorney. Peter Bowman peter.bowman@virgin.net http://twitte r.com/peterbowman -11- Dorney Olympic Countdown Group An Update on Events and Activities There has been some great progress taking place with the collaborative work "" of the tennis club, the youth club and the Playground charity. Following successful and popular open sessions of the tennis courts the youth came up with plans for a youth tennis project which would include the installation of a rebound wall in the courts and equipment available for all to use. The charity have worked with the clubs and have now secured funding from South Bucks Youth Innovation Fund (£4,900) South Bucks Partnership (£880) and MARS in the community (£540) to make this proposal a reality.The background work is now being completed and the village should see the launch of this project within the next few months. To complete the project we will be looking for a tennis coach to supervise the children (and potentially adults) one session during the week or weekend. If you have a keen interest in tennis but do not have coaching skills but may be interested in making this happen we have access to funding which would pay for half of this training (one day course), the charity is also happy to support partial funding which would leave the applicant with only £50 to pay. You would then have a tennis coaching qualification. If this is of interest to you please contact the charity at info@playground4dorney.org.uk The committee is also busy working with Cyclewise and the youth club and has secured funding to provide all children of the village with Bikeability training (cycling proficiency). This is open to children of the parish even if you are not registered with the youth club. Please see the separate article in this month's parish news for further details. Please take a look at the diary below for any other future events and also note the advertisement in this month's Parish News for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. For any further information or comments please Email us at info@dorneyolympics.org.uk or contact Leanne on 07919484855. Dorney Olympic Countdown Group -12- Dorney Olympic Countdown Calendar Sport tasters May Jun Jui Oct Free Bike ability training for the children of the Starting on parish. Contact for further details 24th Historical cycle tour of Dorney and surrounding areas. Run by Cyclewise. Suitable for all the family. Registration required. ,,. Give it a go week with free sport taster session - AIITBC 11th to 17th Woodland walk/tour of Dorney Lake trees with treasure hunt TBC Tennis coaching for children & adults (Dorney tennis courts) Full course to be arranged. 5th Walk to School May Jun Jui Oct Olympic Torch walk(athlete confirmed as Ben Hunt Davies) 18th'° 8am Coffee afternoon Dorney Village Hall Promoting Walk To School Week. Tea, cakes and registration forms.All welcome 14th@l2.30 Walk to School week 151􀅙·18th 8am Kids Art Competition - Olympic theme ,,􀀇 Olympic theme (athlete TBC) 20- @ Barn School Events May Jun Jui Oct Tree of Light celebrations. Years S and 6 ,,.- performances , .. Jubilee Street Party celebrations (school children) '" DOCG - Free Events May Jun Jui Oct Jubilee Street Party @ Dorney Village Hall serving free Sunday lunch with entertainment, competitions, sporting activities. Cadburys Spots and Stripes. History presentation. Sunday 3rd Party in the Park to celebrate Jubilee. Mini Olympics. Big screen. Entertainment. Food & drinks available. Zorb balling arena, gladiator arena. Tues 5th Olympic Torch relay celebrations (details TBC) 10 End of Term summer BBQ with Cadburys spots & Stripes competitions for all the family 20th @ 3pm Church arranged events May Jun Jui Oct Dorney to Oxford Cycle Ride 10-· 10am River Reach Club - Olympic theme, ending with family BBQ, big screen to watch opening ceremony 2Sthto 27th Diamond Jubilee special service 3,d ROTARY CLUB OF BURNHAM BEECHES PRESS RELEASE Donkey Derby 2012 ta• • "' '"'",,,,) v· .., S&RvtCE ABOVE SELF The 21" Annual Donkey Derby organised by Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches will start at noon on Saturday 2nd June in Burnham Park and will be part of the Jubilee Weekend celebrations in Burnham. This will be a fantastic tribute for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee! In addition to the exciting donkey races there will be two new arena events: Devizes male "Major Wrecks" who outclass cheerleaders at US soccer matches and Taeppa's Tump, a female Morris dancing troupe who will be a joy to watch! There will be donkey rides for children, side shows and stalls, refreshment tent and a photography marquee with a mini makeover on offer from Define Hair and Beauty of Burnham. A bicycle is the main prize for guessing the number of balloons in a limo offered by E Sargeant and Son, who are celebrating 300 years in business! This is the highlight of the community events in Burnham Park and money raised will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care, Thames Hospicecare and Alexander Devine Children's Hospice plus other local Rotary charities. Entry and parking are free, so please make a note of the best way to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Pick up a programme and have a go at the competitions with many prizes to be won! For more information about Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches visit www.rcbb.co.uk Nick Tea!e , P R Officer, Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches Windrush, Village Road, Dorney, Windsor, SL4 6QJ Tel 01628 605177 email: nickteale@btinlemet.com Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches is registered charity no. 1073196 -14- Diamond Jubilee Promises Great FUN! The Diamond Jubilee ts almost upon us. For those who managed to take part in the street party for the wedding of William and Kate, the committee promises another all inclusive community event with one day dedicated to the residents of the village and a second day including our surrounding local communities and friends and families. 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April Schubert Liszt Chopin Beethoven SKINDLES HOTEL (Home to many scandals) Speaker: Miss Kathryn Jackson -18- • Down Memory Lane Big Time! This really is a strange week for me. In fact, I am so involved in the past, that I can't even think of anything rude to say about LOCOG or Dorney Lake. The Terence Rattigan play that I have been doing in Henley finished on Saturday night. It was set in 1948, so it was a little bit before my time, but it was full of the terminology and characters that were still floating around when I started acting in the S0's. I was sad when the curtain fell for the last time, but I didn't have much time to brood about it because I had to prepare for Monday when I was asked to give a presentation in London about my days as a professional actor. This really was a memory test for me since I gave up acting in 1966. I had to dig about to find old programmes and press cuttings. I think my audience probably nodded off for most of the hour I spent rambling on about tours and weekly repertory and children's theatre etc.etc. But they certainly woke up and laughed a lot when I read out what I believe and hope to be the worst press notice any play has ever received. It was in The Manchester - Guardian. It listed the entire cast and stage management crew, including the star - Derek Bond, exactly as we appeared in the programme, ending with :- "The action passes (all too crucifyingly slowly-critics note) in the living room of Professor Hendryk's flat. There they all are, and it would take a finer sensibility than is available tonight to sort them into their appropriate ranking in awfulness. This is the worst play ever to be ineptly produced at The Opera House (I hope). The only possible reason to go and see it is to decide whether it is the worst play ever written." - can you wonder that I'm not an actor now? The play that the critic was so sniffy about was "Verdict" by Agatha Christie which reminded me that, this year, I celebrate exactly 50 years since I was in "The Mousetrap" (as a promoted understudy). Another coincidental memory. There is still one more, probably quite emotional, memory lane appointment to come on Friday. Exactly 60 years ago I was the very first pupil at a school called Stanbridge Earls. There were just eight of us there in that first term. One of them was at the Palace to receive an QBE last week, and we are both going back to our old school on Thursday to celebrate our awards with the staff and pupils. It will be super to meet Richard again after all these years but I shall be very conscious of another, rather sadder, anniversary. He has lived in and been part of the government of The Falkland Islands since soon after we left school. This is the 30th anniversary of the war, and the renewed grumbling of Argentina must be a worrying time for all of them. Geoffrey Atkinson QBE -19- Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney NATURE+ SING UP February started with a cold snap which unfortunately caught out daffodils in particular. However, as the month progressed and warmed up, the sun said, "Everybody out", and that's what happened with surviving daffodils; snowdrops; aconites; crocuses; soldiers and sailors; periwinkles; kerria; forget-me-nots; hyacinths; primulas; camellias and even the odd tulip. The now trimmed dogwood bushes at the Rowing Trench still look beautiful midMarch. The increasing warmth oflate February and March stirred the bird life to a crescendo of song and activity- love was in the air, with males singing their hearts out for new amours. Tit boxes are now occupied and I noticed our resident crows building a new nest in the Village Road Memorial Garden. The crows are adept at snapping off fresh twigs from the Memorial Garden oak trees for nest building - the twigs being much more pliable - clever crows! In early March, one of our resident blackbirds was, despite early morning mist, singing his heart out at 5 a.m. I don't mind being woken at that time of the morning by birds (feathered variety, thank you). Soon the blackbird was joined in song by robins; thrushes; sparrows; starlings; wrens; ring doves and pigeons. A pair of beautifully coloured bearded tits visited the garden for the first time, quite spectacular. We are all being constantly urged to avoid waste and make savings, whether on the subject of time, journeys, food etc., and indeed why not. To give the matter gravitas, one chap said that one day he hoped to marry a woman born on the 29th February- that way, he would only have to give her a birthday card every four years. What a gentleman! And I have no doubt that the ladies would vote him "Cad of the year!" Menfolk on the other hand might think, "What a splendid idea, I wish I'd thought of that!" The activities around the Rowing Trench are certainly building up. Have you noticed that on most days, there is a fairly stiff north to south breeze, and quite cool, too. The trench acts like a wind tunnel and one day it was so strong there were 􀃗white water horses' as one would experience by the sea. No doubt some of the local gulls felt at home. Talking of our rowing lake, at least we don't have the problem which one lake has in India - it is crocodile-infested. There are 'NO SWIMMING' notices around this lake as well as a written warning "Survivors will be prosecuted." Mind how you go. You have my word there are no crocs in Dorney Lake! Not yet anyway. Already there is talk of hosepipe bans in certain parts of our islands. What a pity that no government of the day from 1970 onwards whe􀃘 North Sea oil "?􀃙 gas revenue w_as pouring into this country, (and urged on by Pubhc Water Authontles), thought to mvest .m a proper water transfer infrastructure. We had the money, the skills and technology, but no political brains. Well, we shall all have to bring it on by singing the following:- "SINGING IN THE RAIN'' by Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown (1929). I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain What a glorious feelin', I'm happy again I'm laughing at clouds, so dark up above The sun's in my heart and I'm ready for love Let the stormy clouds chase everyone from the place Come on with the rain, I've a smile on my face I walk down the lane with a happy refrain Just singin', singin' in the rain. Regards, Tonv Dixon-Smith (D.D.) -20- Private Nursing & Residential Care Home Set in 9 acres of Beautiful Grounds • Highest quality 24 hour professional nursing care • Bedrooms • en-suite, telephone & TV • Nurse call & intercom system • Automatic lifts • Relaxed friendly atmosphere .. 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Why not let them stay in our apartments? , Ideal for family get-togethers, or reunions. • Up to 16 guests. • Pets welcome too. • Ideal for small children. • Competitive prices. • Rural location. , Convenient for Windsor and Burnham. CHILDREN'S PARTIES Let one of our qualified members of staff give your child a Birthday Party to remember. I or I½ hour parties in Just Dance (Street Dance) or Musical Theatre THE SUSAN HANDY SCHOOL OF DANCING Classes for children aged 2½ years upwards in • Classical Ballet • • Music & Movement • • Tap Dancing • • Modern Jazz • • Ballet and Tap Classes for Adults • • Separate Boy's Classes • • Contemporary Dance • Children entered for examinations in the Enrico Cecchetti method. Classes in Eton, Datchet,Windsor and East Sheen Principal: Susan Handy, F.I.S.T.D. Enquiries: Telephone: 01753 542672/07515 270432 Email: office@susanhandydance.co.uk www.susanhandydance.co.uk BOSCH Service 􀁖 Bosch Car Service WHITE HEATHER GARAGE (DORNEY) LTD VILLAGE ROAD, DORNEY WINDSOR, BERKSHIRE SL4 6QJ Our Services Include: ✓ MOT T esting ✓ Manufacturers' Servicing ✓ Electrical & Mechanical Repairs ✓ Electronic System Diagnosis ✓ ABS Braking ✓ T raction & Stability Control Systems ✓ Air Conditioning Hours of Business: 08:30 - 17:30 Monday- Friday Tel/Fax: 01628 603188 tom@whiteheathergarage.co.uk rr I along the Huntercombe Spur Road starting from 20th February; (iv) Cllr D Dhillon has submitted a bid to LAF for £10,000 for outdoor gym equipment as an addition to the play equipment in Trumpers Field; (v) He has given the Queen's Jubilee and Olympic Countdown Groups £1,250 from his Bucks CC Community Leaders Fund towards the celebrations and £500 to Dorney Parish Council; (vi) There is a new Local Area Technician, Karen Smith. Cllr D Dhillon has shown her around Dorney and it has been agreed to concentrate on pavement improvements. Harcourt Road has been identified for pavement re-surfacing; (vii) The resurfacing of the Thames footpath has now been completed. Cllr Alan Walters, the Chairman of SBDC, introduced himself and is keen to offer his support to parishes. He would be happy to attend the AGM in March. LAF - Resolved to prioritise the submitted bids for 2012/2013 delegated budget for Highways to the following:- (i) One new street 1.ight in the Dorney Reach area and (ii)One mobile Vehicle Activated Sign to share with Burnham and Taplow parish councils. Rebuild of Dorney Village Hall -Resolved to approve th.e format and questionnaire at the next Council meeting after Mr Easton has carried out the necessary changes. The questionnaire will be ready in time to be announced at the AGM in March. Mr Easton reported that the Business Plan is still in progress and now awaiting a quote from the architect for a revised specification in order to seek quotes from builders. Apologies for absence received from Mr Smith, Mr Purdie, Mrs Kittel and Mr Barham. Clerk's Report-(a) Response from the Fire Service regards the house fire. The Prevention and Response Manager has stated that after talking to the Officers who attended the fire, although they used the water in the pool for quickness whilst other water sources were located, when the hydrant was used the water supply was adequate. He went on to pass his assurances that the water pressure is acceptable: (b) Overnight road closure for resurfacing of Lake End Road roundabout to Marsh Lane from 20.00 to 6.00 hrs; (c) Extension to temporary footpath closure of Footpath 18 until I August, 2012; (d) Final Recommendations have been made regards the Electoral Review for Buckinghamshire - 49 single-member divisions resulting in a reduction of 8 county councillors; and (e) Bucks CC Public Consultation for the Travel Bucks Strategy is now taking place from 23rd January to 5th March, 2012. Resolved not to take an active part in the Olympic 'Live Screen' event at Burnham Park on 4th August, 2012 unless there is public interest from the community in Dorney. Date of next meeting - 8pm on 13th March, 2012 and Annual Meeting of Electorate at 7.30pm on 21st March, 2012 Meeting closed at 10.00p.m. With reference to the 'Notification of Worksffemporary Spectator Bridge' that was delivered to local householders. On the slim chance that someone at the ODA reads the DPN they should make note that the church at Eton Dorney (known to us as Boveney) is not St. Mary's (the mother of Jesus), but St. Mary Magdalene's (a different saintly lady altogether!) Ed. The Dorney Parish News is printed by Scott Peters 07710 422431 s pspsp@hotmail.co.uk -1 3- A N Gr□undcare 8 Garden. Tree 6 Field Management The ANB Grom1dcare team provide a complete Garden. Tree & Fidd Maintenance soh1tion for both private and conmx-ocial clients across Berl <', R A P H F N' S n 1 I 0 􀀛 1 lnri'tadon for Dorney Families . . . ". •' I • ' 4 • • #s ... , ... i .. , ... • Complimentary phot:o,:raphio session Reffntly wc, have, nl-tC'd our ni,dlo from Etan High Street ta Dorney Reach We would like you to experience our modern and relaxed style ol po.rll"alhlN We welcome famllJes of any sin and •• lncludlas pets Our products, range from wall portraits, art 1,foeks, canvases, coffee tat,le books and desk portraits Please c,all RJc,hard on 07$7$ .J6:II 4S:II to lt,ctolt your appofntment The Studio, 9 Oak Stuf,l,s Lane, Dorney Reach -. .hillsandsaunders.co.u.k -17- Dorney Olympic Countdown This year we as residents are being given real opportunities to explore new sports, community events through funding available. The Dorney Olympic Committee activities and has worked hard in securing this funding and has put together a programme of activities for the months ahead. Each month we will post the updated calendar in the Parish news for you to update in your own diaries. We have worked together with local instructors, businesses, county councils, Dorney School, local charities and the local parish council to put together a programme of events for everyone to enjoy. Our aim is to provide as many free events as possible and most sporting activities will have a free taster session for you to enjoy. So we hope you will get out your diaries now and join with us this year to make it a memorable year for all the right reasons. Any feedback is gratefully received and we encourage you to register on our website to show your interest and ensure you receive updates as they become available. www.dorneyolympics.org.uk Dorney Olympic Countdown Group Dorney Olympic Countdown Calendar Sport tasters Nordic Walking from the Dorney Village Hall (VH) with Julie Weight loss/exercise at Dorney Village Hall with Julie Beginners Running Club from Dorney Village Hall with Julie Buggy Walk with Lisa Outdoor Fitness Boot camp at Dorney Village Hall with Julie Kettlecise taster at Dorney Village Hall with Julie Outdoor Boot camp with Lisa (VH) Total body conditioning (VH) with Lisa legs, Bums & Tums (VH) Bike ability training/BMX trial Historical cycle tour of Dorney Indoor Bowls Free Taster (VH) Give it a go week with free sport taster session -All TBC Feb glh @ 11pm 20th @ 2pm 15m @ 2pm 22nd @2pm 20m @ 10;30 21 SI @ 6:45pm 23rd @ 9:45am 21" @11am l"@ llam 22nd @ 11am 1'1 @ 2pm 21"@ 9:30am 24th @llam 24"' @2pm 26m @7pm 23" Mar Apr May Jun 16m TBC lT'TBC u􀂞· to 17• -18- Jui Oct • • Woodland walk/tour of Dorney Lake Trees with treasure hunt Tennis coaching for children & adults (Dorney tennis courts) Refreshments available Rowing challenge (VH) Walk to School Nordic Walk to school with Julie (all walks commence from either of the jubilee river car parks) Olympic torchwalk{athlete TBC) Klds Art Competition - Olympic theme Olympic theme (athlete TBC) Olympic Scavenger Hunt Easter hunt with breakfast t:D:1!11iii•ih Tree of light celebrations. Years 5 and 6 performances Jubilee street party celebrations (school children) DOCG - Free Events Indoor Cadburys Spots & Strips (family event, games) Dragon Boat race at Dorney Lake for residents with BBQ Jubilee Street party @ Dorney Village hall serving free Sunday Lunch with entertainment, competitions, sporting activities. Olympic Torch relay celebrations {details TBC) End of Term summer BBQ with Cadburys spots & Strips comoetitions for all the family Church arranged events Church Prayer Focus Walk/Run/Cycle ending with refreshments @ Eton College 5pm Dorney to Oxford Cycle • TBC Family fun afternoon (Eton Wick School) River Reach Club - Olympic theme, ending with family BBQ with big screen to watch opening ceremony TBC 25th TBC 25th TBC Feb Mar Apr M-• Jun Jui Oct 91!, @ 0Bam 18 8am 22nd 2ou• @ 8am 24n @8am 28in @ 8am 􀂕􀂖 Mar 􀀡pr M'a'v i,dn,. i.ui oa , .. '" Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jui Oct ifJf' from 1.30pm lOtn @ 4pm Sunday 3rd 10• 20"'@ 3pm Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jui Oct 14• TBC 25th to 21• -19- Sue Moffat Parish Clerk Tel: 01753 655331 Fax: 01753 654922 Email: dorneycouncil@co-net.com 63, Chequers Orchard IVER Bucks SL0 9NJ Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL PARISH MEETING will be held on Wednesday 21st March 2012 at Dorney Village Hall starting promptly at 7.30 pm AGENDA Introduction I. Apologies for absence 2. Approval of minutes of 2011 meeting & matters arising 3. Chairman's report 4. Finance -Budget & Precept Maintenance and Best Kept Village 5. 2012 Olympics/Paralympics 7. Olympic Policing/Neighbourhood Action Group INTERVAL - Time permitting 8. Dorney Village Ha11 - Update 9. Queen's Jubilee and Olympic Celebrations 10. Reports from SBOC and Bucks CC 1 1 . Open Forum / Question Time 12. Any Other Business at the Chainnan 's discretion Cllr. Keith Harris Cllr. Keith Harris Cllr. Keith Harris Cllr. Keith Harris Ian Barham (Bucks Manager for 2012 Olympics)/Murray Smith (LOCOG) Sgt Misselbrook/NSO Walker/PCSO O'Connel Cllr Graham Easton Cllr Leanne Kittel SBDC Cllr A Dhillon/Cllr A Walters (Chairman ofSBDC) and Bucks Cllr DevDhillon Cllr Keith Harris Any other written reports received to be distributed at the meeting The Parish Meeting may by Law discuss all parish affairs and pass resolutions about them. Signed: S. Moffat ... Clerk to the Council on 1511t February 2012 Agenda_dp c_ 0 3 12_ A nnual_parish_ M eeting[l] -20- Hurraylll Dorney Lake Is Moving. It must be true - I read it in the Daily Telegraph. It said that visitors to Windsor Great Park will be "within two miles of Dorney Lake in Eton." (The underlining is mine). They are going to have to move pretty fast if they are going to transfer all that water into the next county by July, aren't they? We all know that LOCOG is godlike in its power, but this is one miracle that may be beyond even them. More serious in my view, was the news item itself, stating that a substantial area of The Great Park is going to be let out to campers. 286 pitches will be available for tents and caravans. Has the world gone mad? We have already seen a very significant build up of police activity because of the potential security risks created by The Olympics. We are also told that our own movement and our visitors will be subject to traffic restrictions, and yet anyone in a tent intent on trouble making is going to be able to camp just across the river- and LOCOG is building a very nice new bridge to save them walking too far to visit Dorney Lake -whatever county it may be in by then. I bet they wouldn't allow us to let out camping spaces in our gardens. The only reason that I still read The Daily Telegraph is to see the Matt cartoon. He usually says it all for me. Early last year he drew a grumpy old man sitting with a sign on his wall saying "517 days to go". In the background his wife is saying to a friend "He's counting down to the end of the Olympics." I am that grumpy old man. I know that most people enjoy sport, but I genuinely resent it when life is seriously disrupted by it. Like it or not, the next six months are going to be pretty heavy going for places like Dorney. Noise, litter, crime, security controls and traffic delays will all build up, and ironically, our national and local taxes will pay for it all. That last point does raise one question in my mind. If Dorney Lake is in Eton, or indeed if they are going to insist on calling it "Eton Dorney Lake", will Berkshire Community Charge payers pick up the tab for it? After all, it evidently isn't in South Bucks any longer. Geoffrey Atkinson -21- Delivering a Safe & Secure Games - Eton Dorney Newsletter 8 - February 201 2 • • Welcome to our eighth monthly bulletin as the follow up to our 'Delivering a Safe and Secure Games' presentations. Eton Dorney Olympics Neighbourhood Team update; Sgt 4940 Neil Misselbrook and PC 6557 Gemma Thompson have now been in post for over a month to deal with the effects of the Olympics. At the moment the area covered is Dorney Lake (the venue), Windsor Racecourse (the transport hub for the Olympics) as well as the surrounding areas of Braywick, Bray, Clewer, Oakley, Dedworth, Windsor, Eton, Eton Wick, Taplow, Burnham and Dorney. At this time there have been no specific crimes in the area that can be directly attributed to the Olympics. We are starting with Crime Prevention at the moment, specifically in relation to Vehicle Crime and a Clear Car Campaign. There have been 22 thefts in relation to vehicles in 2012 (up to 07/0212012). Five relate to theft of registration plates and over 50% relate to theft of valuables such as satelltte navigation systems, laptops and handbags which were left on display. The areas of Bray and Eton have been worst hit. Across the area, in only 12 days, we have identified 34 vulnerable vehicles, the owners of which will each receive a crime prevention message. The Neighbourhood Team consists of Sgt Misselbrook, PC Thompson and 1 1 Special Constables, who have now received training to work in partnership with the Environment Agency and will begin to participate in patrols on the river between Boveney and Bray Locks. The Special Constables, who are volunteer Police Officers, have contributed 437 hours of visible Police patrol time in the Eton-Domey Neighbourhood area during the month of January, both in vehicles and on bicycles. The team can be contacted directly on olympicsnhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or telephone 101, extension 730 2306. Crime prevention; • When leaving your car, close all windows and lock your car Don't leave anything on display in your vehicle Take all your personal possessions with you where possible • Remove satellite navigation holders and visible satell􀊐e navigation ring marks from windscreens, they advertise you own a satellite navigation system. Visit http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/crprev.htm for further crime prevention advice. -22- Site update; The site remains open for business as usual with a full calendar of events available on the Dorney Lake website www.dorneylake.co.uk. Visitors are advised to check in advance of attendance for closures and park considerately in accordance with the Highway Code. The footings for the temporary bridge from Windsor Racecourse to Dorney Lake are now in place with a central navigable channel. The area around the bridge remains a construction site with the towpath remaining closed until after the completion of the Games. Intelligence; Please remain vigilant at all times and contact Thames Valley Police if you see any suspicious activity. In particular please tell us if anyone knocks on your door pertaining to be from an Olympic related company. We would also be interested in any information relating to the theft of metal. Contee! details; Thames Valley Police: 101 for non emergency calls, always use 999 in an emergency. Eton Dorney Olympics Neighbourhood Team: olympicsnhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk TVP Olympics Planning Team: olympics2012@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk. Website: www.thamesvalley.police.uk SLOUGH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Saturday 10th March at 7.30 p.m. The Centre, Slough Crown Imperial Violin Concerto Bartosz Woroch (violin) Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) Tickets £14 Students & UI6s £10 Walton Elgar Dvorak The SPS box office is man aged through the Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF. Telephone 01628 788997 www.sloughphil.org -23- Dear Editor, Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney NATURE + TRUE GRIT Hands up (possibly frozen) those who believe in global warming, as they scrape the ice off car windscreens and find locks and electric gates frozen. Even the Met. Office has at last admitted that our Earth has not warmed up since 1997. The Earth is experiencing a cooling-off period. So why is it that Government Ministers and their bung-receiving cohorts tell us so many porkies on the most discussed subject throughout the land, namely the weather? The answer must be MONEY! Screwing more money under false pretences from the public. Will there now be a rebate? The aoswer may be in a possible forthcoming film 'BUNGZILLA'. Meanwhile, our doughty Buckinghamshire C.C. gritting wagons have been given names such as 'Alfred the Gritter' aod the one serving Dorney aod Dorney Parish -'GRITT ANJA'. Sheer class! The onslaught of Siberian freezing weather in February slowed the plants down, and yet aconites; snowdrops; wild primroses; heather aod dogwood bushes still braved it out. Our wild birds also found it tough going, with the sudden appearance of several pied-wagtails (usually insect eaters)joining increasing numbers of robins; blackbirds; sparrows; hedge accentors; wrens; starlings; ring doves; wood pigeons; nesting tits; magpies and our three crows, looking for extra tit-bits aod fresh water. On the Rowing Trench were plenty of swaos; mallard ducks; black and white tufted ducks; coots; grebes; Canada geese and cormorants all hoping no doubt for warmer weather, which hopefully transpires as the milder Atlantic westerlies push back the freezing Siberian easterlies. Indeed, one chap wrote up and said that since the snow came, all his wife had done is look through the window. If it gets any worse, I suppose I'll have to let her in! A kind thought indeed. Meanwhile, those of you who are eco-friendly and keen to save energy, when the temperature drops, unplug your freezer and put it in the garden. Now that my rugby aod football-playing days are over - yes girls, I'm over 39 years old - those of you who express surprise at that I am very grateful to you and please carry on - I suppose there is always cricket. The challenge of 'bowling a maiden over' on the village green sounds most intriguing. Happy days ahead? To save any good ladies of the parish suffering the vapours, the cricketing term 'a maiden over' is where the bowler bowls an over of six balls from which no runs are scored by the batsman. H.R.H. aod family are busy preparing for the Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Olympics. In Dorney Village we have a robin which excels in singing virtuosity and has shown steadfast loyalty, shoulder to shoulder with us through freezing cold; hail; rain; sunshine or snow without question or favour. There is a knighthood going spare, so with the powers invested in me as Duke of Dorney I give you: "Arise, Sir Bobby Jnr., Robin Extraordinaire! - may you be with us for many days to come." Dame Bridget of the Emerald Isle said, "Amen to that and God Bless Him." Hear! Hear! Mothers Day is early this year, Sunday 18th. March, and I've got just the song for you all to sing for Mwns everywhere. *The angel voice that bids you goodnight, kisses your cheek, whispers "Sleep Tight" Your Mother and Mine, your Mother and Mine The helping hand that guides you along, whether you're right, whether you're wrong Your Mother and Mine, your Mother and Mine What makes Mothers all that they are? Might as well ask what makes a star? Ask your heart to tell you her worth, your heart must say, Heaven on Earth Another word for divine, your Mother and Mine *Wa1t Disney's Peter Pan. Composed by Sammy Cahn and Sammy Fain (1951) Regards, Tony Dixon-Smith (D.D.) 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Sunday 3"' Olympic Torch relay celebrations (TBC) 10°' End of Term summer BBQ with Cadburys spots & Strips 20th Church arranged events Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jui Oct Church Prayer Focus Walk/Run/Cycle 14'" TBC Dorney to Oxford Cycle - TBC River Reach Club - Olympic theme, ending with family BBQ with big screen to watch opening ceremony (TBC) 2s"' to21"' -13- Dorney & District Horticultural Society Steak Pie Supper and Quiz Friday 24th February 7.30pm Dorney Village Hall Bring your own drink and glasses I II tt j L :􀇳 Please come along - all welcome ll 􀇴 Tickets at £10 from Ron AJsworth 0 1 628 669988 , -􀀆 16 :=__J We, ar-,;, ,;,Jf'«iC>flc-i􀇵 C>11or-movs inf,;,r-,;,st fr-om Joe-al home, 0M1«s. As a r-t;.Sult we, il!"fefld to lavrtl-h our- JediG.lted website, to the, intt>n1ati011al Marl:::,,,f, in #,,;, n,;,ar- f,rii,r-,;,. If 'I"" woulJ Ii􀂨 to 1:i,ow mor-,;,, pi􀇶,;, loo/:. at ovr- ar-,;, .-=:l􀂧 to ta􀂨 'I""" pr-op,;,􀇸 Jmils in or-h that 􀇹 c:..1n 􀇺 Jive, OIi #,,;, fin a I webs it,;,. If 􀂧ov ar-,;, naf onlin,;,, p/e;is,;, fjv,;, us a 􀇻11. in􀇼e/,i:elo.t􀇽.•k.c.cm www.lal:elc;tt;.ul:.<-<>m 017'.>) 81.70}4 f...al:el􀇾 is part of P.J S/t f...td, c.n.rt.,..e.i Svrv"'J""S www.ejsa.vi:.c.cM • • Creative Arts in a Rounded Education Just before Christmas, some friends invited me to see their teenage son, Oliver, in a school production of the musical play "Little Voice". I was a bit uncomfortable about this, because I knew I would find it impossible to gush "you were marvellous, daahling", if he wasn't. I needn't have worried though, Oliver was truly outstanding and, if he ever decides to be an actor, he will do much better than I ever did. The other cast members were all quite good too. My point in writing this is to say how important creative art can be as training for life. Next month, I have to give a talk in London about my career, and I am going to call it "How to Succeed in Business by Failing as an Actor". I was so lucky that I, too, went to a secondary school that encouraged the arts. Unlike Oliver, though, I was a dunce at most academic subjects. I only got two poor "O" levels. When I left school, instead of "going to Uni" as they all seem to do now, I went to a drama college. Then I spent 9 years acting in repertory, tours, children's theatre, TV, and even the West End. It is odd to note that "The Mousetrap" will celebrate its 60th birthday this year. I was in it when it was 10. I also spent a fair amount of time "resting" (That's actor-speak for being out of work), so when my first daughter was born in 1966, I decided I should give up the stage and get a proper job. I was 27, and terrified, but the astonishing thing was that I seemed to do OK in everything I tried. I did 7 different jobs, mainly in marketing, before ending up as CEO of the motor industry's benevolent fund - BEN. I eventually retired with an QBE and various other awards having seen the charity's income and care increase sharply. The point was that, however backward I was in school, I had evidently developed a range of skills as an actor including self confidence, empathy, imagination, a sense of humour and a very strong work ethic. Just think, if I had had all those attributes and a brain to go with them - Wow! Elsewhere in this splendid publication there is mention of an event called "Strictly Come and Dance". I mention this partly because they have asked me to be one of the judges. Heaven help them! I can't dance to save my life, but I do know a good performance when I see one. My other reason for promoting this event is that the people who are putting it on, are also involved in "Stage One" which is a local youth theatre group giving training in acting and dance. I saw their production of Les Miserables which was great. If you know a kid who wants to act, but who isn't given a chance at school, try Stage One. Geoffrey Atkinson -15- Sue Moffat Parish Clerk Tel: 01753 655331 Fax: 01753 654922 Email: dorneycouncil@co-net.com www.bucksinfo.net/dorneypc Minutes ofthe Dorney Parish Council Meeting C/o lver Parish Council 63 Chequers Orchard !VER Bucks SL09NJ held at the Eton Dorney Centre on Tnesday 101b January, 2012 at 8 pm Present:- Councillors K Harris (chaired the meeting), E Nelson, Ms Foxley, Mrs Kittel and G Easton. In Attendance:- Mrs S Moffat (Clerk), Cllr D Dhillon, Cllr A Dhillon, Sgt. Misselbrook, PC Walker and PCSO O'Connor, 3 members of the public and Vanessa King (Bucks CC Officer for the 2012 Olympics) 135 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - TVPA- PC Walker apologised for lack of police presence at the council meetings but this was due to change of shift patterns. There should now be police attendance for at least the next 6 months. He reported that there is a new Neighbourhood Policing Team for the Olympics consisting of Sgt Misselbrook, one PC and 12 PCSO's based at Taplow Police Station. In addition there are 3 police personnel based at Oxford looking at strategic planning. Sgt Misselbrook 4940 was introduced and his contact number is IOI, extension 7302306. He explained there will be a larger police presence for the run up to the Olympics and he would welcome any useful infonnation from the public. PCSO O'Connor circulated the TVPA Police Report for December and burglaries have declined. The Council and members of the public brought to the attention of the police the parking issues when the gate at Eton Rowing Lake was closed at Christmas. This is an ongoing problem which has not been resolved and will become worse over the Olympic period. The police reported that 5 URN's were received. When the police investigated one URN report the vehicles were not deemed to be causing an obstruction. Members of the Council refuted this as vehicles were parked on a blind bend, on the pavement causing obstruction to pedestrians and obstructing the flow of 2 way traffic. Photographs will be sent to Sgt Misselbrook as evidence and he will look in to the matter. The Chainnan, Mr Harris, asked for the police to make a resolution to this problem high priority and it should also be taken in to consideration by the Olympic Committee. Mr Bak.er, a member of the public reported:- (i) the Minutes reporting the house fire on the 4th September were incorrect as the fire brigade did arrive within 17 minutes (and not 45 minutes as reported to the Council) and there was always water available for the pumps. Mr Harris explained that residents were concerned about there being adequate water pressure from the hydrants and the Council is still waiting for a response from the Fire Services. (ii) At the last AGM the Council said there would be money for plants for the troughs for the Olympic year and he has now purchased some plants. Mr Harris asked Mr Barker to send a letter to the Clerk with the costs and he will be reimbursed. (iii) Mr Barker stated that it was normal to plant trees for Royal occasions such as the Queen's Jubilee this year and he would suggest 6 oak trees along in the hedgerow in the field leading to Bisham's fann. SBDC report:- Cllr A Dhillon suggested there may be some land for sale where the Car Boot sale is held. He has asked an Enforcement Officer to look at development at March Mead and he is still making enquiries regards Herbs Fann. Bucks CC: Cllr D Dhillon introduced Vanessa King from the Olympics' Committee at Bucks CC. Vanessa circulated a tool kit on Bucks Celebration Tool Kit for the Diamond Jubilee and London 2012 Games (as appended) and explained how the Council, the community and businesses can be involved. Mr Harris did urge that she ensures that the businesses in Dorney are contacted as there has been no communication to date. Vanessa went on to report that LOCOG is responsible for dressing Dorney with the official LOCOG decorations. Also there will be 4 live screen events involving community groups. The nearest event to Dorney will be at Burnham Park on 4th August 2012. She asked the Council how Dorney would like to be involved e.g. shuttlebus for the community to travel to the event. Mr Harris replied that this will be discussed at the next Council meeting. Vanessa also informed the Council that there are 30 Olympic tickets available for persons who have done most for the community. She would welcome nominations. • Mr Harris did stress the importance of the Parish Council being kept informed and there should be a representative from the Olympics, such as Mr Barham, at the next meeting on 14th February. The Council is willing to change the start time to 7 .30pm. Cllr D Dhillon reported that there is a meeting for the Parish Council to attend regards the future plans of the Olympics at 4.30pm on 12th January at the boat house in Eton Lake. Mr Harris agreed to attend. Also Cllr D Dhillon offered between £1000 to £1100 to the Parish Council from the Bucks CC Community Leadership fund towards the celebrations for the Olympic and the Queen's Jubilee in Dorney. In addition, there is money available from the Bucks Community Foundation for Community Groups to use for these celebrations. Lastly, there is a meeting for the public to discuss the Transport Consultation for the Olympics on 25th. January at Burnham Town Hall. 136 Apologies received from Mr Smith, Mr Purdie and Mr Barham. 137 Resolved to receive and approve the minutes of the previous meetings held on the 13th December 2011. 138 Disclosure of interest in items on the agenda -Cllr 􀈵n disclosed an interest in Agenda Item 146 regards the Village Hall. 13!> Clerk's Report - (a) The Tree Maintenance Contract has been cancelled with The Landscape Group (formerly Wyevale) as from February 2012, (b) Waiting feedback from Bucks Fire Services regards hydrant, ( c )The upgrading of the footpath along the Thames bas started and Cotswold Gravel will be used, (d) SBDC do not provide dog bins but will empty them (e) Meeting dates for 2012/12 amended from 16ili to 9ili October 2012 (appended). 140 Chairman's Report - Mr Harris reported that he has received complaints from Mr Tyler regards traffic congestion outside the locked gates at the Rowing Lake. 141. LAF - (a) Resolved to support SBALC's proposals regards the future ofLAF's:- 'To support a 7 parish cluster (Denham, Dorney, Farnham Royal, Fulmer, Gerrards Cross, Hedgerley and Taplow) specifically to decide on the allocation of the delegated budget and the delegated budget is commensurate with the siz.e of the group'. (b) Resolved to submit bids for 2012/201 3 delegated budget for highways as follows:- (i) 3 x Vehicle Activated signs at Village Road (30mph), Marsh Lane (4 0mph) and Lake End Road by Pineapple PH (30mph). (ii) 1x new lamp post in the vicinity of the footpath at comer of Tennis Courts to light up footpath (iii) Ix new lamp post at entrance to the Village Hall (iv) Ix new lamp post in Meadow Way 142. Resolved not to respond to the consultation from Chieflnspector Kate Ford regards TVP Front Counter Services at Burnham and Gerrards Cross Police Stations. 143. Resolved not to respond to the Home to School Transport Consultation. 144. Resolved not to respond to Bucks CC Consultation on Budget Priorities 2012-13. 145. Update on Diamond Jubilee Celebrations - Mrs Kittel reported that on 3rd June there will be a Jubilee Lunch/Street party at the Village Hall and 4/Sth June a family afternoon at Dorney Court. LAF is purchasing for each parish council 600m of red, white and blue triangular paper bunting. Resolved not to purchase additional bunting 146. Rebuild of Dorney Village Hall - To approve the format and content of the questionnaire as produced by Mrs Kittel. The questionnaire was not available at the meeting and will be circulated by email. The final procedures for sending out the questionnaires will be deferred until the next meeting. 147. Planning of community events up to 2012 Olympics - Mrs Kittel reported there is a large number of events arranged and these will be advertised in the parish magazine. 148. Planning a. To note planning issues, decisions and appeals recently notified by South Bucks District Council -As appended. b. To consider and comment upon applications - None received. c. Resolved to nominate 4 councillors to attend training on 'planning' for 6pm on Thursday 16th February organised by SBDC's at Capswood. Ms Foxley was nominated to attend if she was available. 149. Finance b) Resolved to authorise payment of Accounts for January 2012 in the sum of £2,099.32 net (appended). b) Resolved to receive list of income for January 2012 in the sum of £0.61 net (appended). c) Resolved to receive recent bank statements and chainnan to sign reconciliations. d) Resolved to monitor budget for 201 1-12, up to 3rd January 2012 and receive Financial Summary (appended). - 17- e) Fixed Asset list appended to show amended Insurance VaJues according to the Insurance Schedule. Fixed assets are replaced new for old so are index linked each year. The tractor will be removed at the next renewal date. Still under review whether the Tennis Club or the Parish Council is insuring the netting. 150. Correspondence- None 151. Circulars to receive and note January circulars as per attached list. 152.Member's Reports - None 153. Resolved any complaints received from residents - None. 154. Maintenance and Highway employee/work- The Highway 's employee is unable to continue storing the tractoc in his garage. Mr Harris has offered to stor e the tractor on a short term basis. Date of next meeting- 7.30pm on 14111 February, 2012 Meeting closed at 10.31 p.m. Chairman ••••••••••.••.••.•..•...•.....•............ ................. Date ...................................... .. THE MILL AT SONNING Dinner Theatre Box Office O I 18 969 8000 Thursday 19/1 - Saturday 25/2 ROOM SERVICE INCLUDED a comedy by Moya O'Shea Thursday 1/3 - Saturday 28/4 HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES a comedy by Alan Ayckbourn WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Saturday 10th. March at 7.30 p.m. Eton College School Hall Brigg Fair Symphony No.2 Soprano: Fiona Hammacott Alto: Louise Crane with The Royal Free Singers Tickets £12.50 (£5 student/c hild) Delius Mahler Concert tickets are available at the door (subject to availability) or from Sheargold Pianos, 53, King Street, Maidenhead or from the ticket hotline tel. 0118 966 5149 or from www.wmso.org.uk • • Dorney Social Diacy Saturday 11 di February DVHMC Valentines' Party. Village Hall 8 p.m. Wednesday 22nd February Eton Wick History Group Meeting Friday 24ttr. February Saturday 25th February Saturday lOtb March DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60's CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT DORNEY YOUTH CLUB (for children of the parish) LITTLE FISHES For pre-school children (and parents or carers) Songs, stories, treasure bunts, fun and refreshments. VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS Eton Wick Village Hall 7.30 p.m. DDHS Steak Pie Supper and Quiz Village Hall 7.30 p.m. Strictly Come and Dance Town Hall, Maidenhead 7.30 p.m. Slough and District Welsh Society St. David's Day Celebrations. Village Hall 6.30 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month (except August) Eton Dorney Centre 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. March, May ViUage Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month 12.1S - 2.00 14/2 13/3 10/4 8/5 12/6 Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7 - !0 p.m. Telephone 01628 629381 (between 4.30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) Every Thursday evening during term time in but in grounds of Dorney School 6-16 year olds in two groups contact Alan Russell 01628 784S1S Every Wednesday (Term time only) St. John's Church, Eton Wick 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Dawn Russell 01628 784515 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME ********** Area Co-ordinator:- VOLUNTEER WANTED ********** TO REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE POLICE 08458 505505 TO REPORT INCIDENTS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE 999 NORDEN FARM CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Allwood Road, Maidenhead Box Office 01628 788997 Tuesday 28th February at 8 p.m. Simon Callow - Dickens and the Great Theatre of the World Celebrating the 200th arutiversary since the birth of Charles Dickens. Renowned actor Simon Callow reads excerpts from his new biography on the author. Tickets £18 (£16 cone.) -19- Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Taplow & Dorney Neighbourhood Team THAMES VALLEY POLICE 101 (or 08458 505 505) CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 YOUR SAY The next beat surgeries will be held on: • Sunday 19th February between 2-3pm at Dorney Court Kitchen Garden, Dorney • Saturday 1rt°' March between 10-11am @ Starbucks, Sainsbury's, Taplow Please feel free to come along and meet your neighbourhood police team and discuss any issues or concerns you have or alternatively you can e-mail us at Taplow&domeyNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk Offenders brought to justice: One male has been arrested and charged with a burglary in Tapk>w on 29th November and is currently being investigated for a further three other burglaries in the South Bucks area. During December three shoplifters were arrested and charged for shoplifting in Sainsbury's in T aplow this was due to a rapid response by staff and NHPT who are based within the store. Neighbourhood Priorities Burglary: has dropped since the festive period but we have seen a rise in shed and garage breakins in the area. The Neighbourhood T earn are continuing with disruptive patrols in the area and providing crime reduction advice to hot spot locations. Vehicle crime: During January there has been a spate of vehicle crime in Maypole Road in Tap/ow and new signage has been placed in the area. Again the NHPT have increased patrols during peak times and have carried out a letter drop to all residents reminding them about keeping valuables safe and out of view. Olympic Policing Team Dorney will have noticed an increase in officers in the area this is as a result of the new Olympic NHPT now being in place. The team consists of Sergeant Neil Misslebrook, NO Gemma Thompson and ten special constables and these officers are based at the new police station on the Bath Road, Taplow and they will be covering the Olympic footprint which runs from Dorney, Bray, Dedworth and Eton. Any neighbourhood enquires will continue to be directed to the usual Taplow and Dorney NHPT at Taplow&domeyNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk Community Messaging Community Messaging is a free service which provides information to subscribers about crime and police activity in their area via phone or email. 1t also includes information on what we and our partner services are doing to bring offenders to justice or combat anti-social behaviour. More information can be obtained via our website and you can sign up by following this link: http://www. tvpcomm unitymessaq ing. orq/rmwebportal/startu p. aspx _New Non Emergency Number Thames Valley Police has gone live with the new 101, the national single non-emergency number. This will replace the 0845 8 505 505 number as this number wilt be diminished by March 2012. -20- • • A N Gr□undcare B Garden, Tree 6 Field Management The ANB Grotmdcare team pl"CM.de a complete Garden, Tree & Field:M.a.intenance solution for both private and commercial clients across Bak.shire. ''lVtt/1. autumn.fast approodtingYJUT fudges wiH Tlf£(/ adting agrin, _)Ul.u lawn fed and plmll.r and shruhs cul bmk in p,epamlion far winter 17ris i.r nlso a !ffXXl time ef yxrr In sauijy and if nea,ssmy nef or re-s«d T= d,at Im had a􀇧 growth sp,.nt tltro11j1 the season mtg1 nett! croum rrducing or fhinni,1§ " Please contact us for a no-o tionestimate The Slough & District Welsh Society will be 60 years old in 2012 Come and join our St. David's Day Celebration of dining, dancing and singing! Saturday 10th March 2012 at Dorney Village Hall 6.30pm for 7pm Tickets £25 each - please contact Raya Rawlings 01628 780284 Mobile 07979 746034 Gareth Jones 01753 85 1568 -21- STRICTLY COME AND DANCE Six couples dancing to find a winner Saturday 25 February 2012 at 7.30pm Desborough Suite, Town Hall, Maidenhead SL6 lRF Each member of the audience will have one vote so it's not just up to the judges. Tue winning couple will have £250 to donate to their favourite charity. There will also be entertainment, a raffle and refreshments. All tickets £10 - text, call, email or contact us through Facebook Box Office: 07786 501299 Post to: 18 Wayside Mews, Maidenhead SL6 7EJ Please send cheque payable to Kand E Events together with a stamped self addressed envelope Email: K _ E Events@hotmail.com Facebook: K & E Events Mobile: 07786 501299 & 07711 357037 Maggie Kearney & Ursula Embleton 􀇤 I 􀇥V E N T􀇦 Dorney Court Kitchen Garden What a 'blooming' mild winter we have had! Just as the last of the Christmas chocolates were finished off, here at Dorney Court Kitchen Garden, our snowdrops and crocuses have been giving us the first signs of spring. Over the Christmas break we even had an Agapanthus burst into flower. Not that we are complaining of course, it is lovely to be reminded of warm spring fragrances and long summer days when we are in the dark and gloomy depths of winter. In the kitchen garden, we have been digging. digging, and digging. Having used green manure on our beds, now is the time to start chopping off the top growth and digging it into the soil. Green manure improves soil structure, adds nutrients, helps protect the soil, helps suppress weeds and also acts as a type of pest control. We love it here at DCKG. We have also been doing our winter fruit pruning of raspberries, gooseberries, white currants, red currants and blackberries. We are still harvesting our cabbages, kohl rabi, spring greens and carrots, not to mention our seasonal herbs and salads. There is still plenty to do in your garden in February! On Thursday 16th February, we are having a Falconry displayfrom 11am-3pm with Ray Prior, one of the leading falconers in the country; he will come with a wide selection of beautiful birds for display that will provide an entertaining, educational and awe-inspiring performance. Weather permitting, we will be providing a barbeque as well. In the garden centre, we have accepted delivery of beautiful new spring/summer bedding as well as fragrant and delicious seasonal herbs in the famous hairy pots. Our herbs come in pots made of coir fibre that can be planted as they are. Plant the pot straight into the ground and it will biodegrade naturally leaving nothing to throw away. Herbs that are delicious, fragrant, eco friendly, sustainable and ethically produced - what more could you ask for? On Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of February, we are holding our Seed Potato Weekend to kick off seed potato season with activities such as free planting demonstrations; free tasting sessions, and children's workshops in potato printing and making a Mr Potato Head. With experts on hand for you to 'roast' with questions, you will be sure not to 'mash' up your different potato cultivars! After an overindulgent Christmas season (for us anyway!), our fantastic cafe has helped us back onto the straight and narrow by producing delicious, seasonal and healthy foods including superfood salads, soups and flapjacks. It is easy to go on a detox when healthy food tastes this delicious! We will be inviting the amazing corrective exercise and nutrition coach Jennie Delbridge to come in on the evening of Monday February 27th for a free talk on stress and female hormones. This inspirational lady aims to get to the bottom of so called "normal symptoms" such as PMT, hot flushes and weight gain by finding the hidden underlying causes and making them a thing of the past The talk will start at 7.30pm and will last approximately 1½ hours. On Tuesday 14th February, we are holding a romantic, candlelit Valentine's meal We are taking bookings from 6pm, so make sure you and your loved one come down to DCKG for a night to remember! Don't forget to put this date in your diary - on Ulth and 19th of February we are having a fun􀃃 filled weekend of activities around Pancake Day. With races around the kitchen garden, pancake flipping competitions, and pancake tastings to name but a few activities. this weekend will prove to be fun for everyone, both young and old. So you thought there might not be much happening this February, here at Dorney Court Kitchen Garden, we are only getting started! 2012 is going to be a fantastic year; we can't wait to spend it with you. From Stretch, Ryan and the whole team at DCKG Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney Dear Editor, NATURE + BE PREPARED Firstly, a Happy New Year to all my ardent readers and thank you for your Chris:""'s card􀇢 and good wishes. Thanks to a mild December and January so fa r, plants are bursttng forth m reply including pansies; primulas; periwinkle; soldiers and sailors; celandine; winter jasmine; snowdrops; heather; alyssum; crocus; cherry blossom and daisies. From November 201 I to date, the dogwood bushes at the Rowing Trench have given a spectacular show of colour - yellow; mauve; purple; orange and flame red, contrasting with the green of the pine trees and the bark of the silver birch. What a picture! Furthermore, have you nottced the beautiful sunrises over Windsor way and the fabulous sun sets over Maidenhead, no doubt helped by volcanic cloud activity from Iceland. Bird life is doing well too, thanks to a mild winter - robins; blackbirds; sparrows; star lmgs; blue, great and long-tailed tits; wrens; hedge accentors; ring doves; pigeons; magpi􀇣s and our three resident crows, as well as plenty of sightings of red kites and buzzards. Still no greenfinches, which is rather wonying. We will wait and see. RS.M. speaks. "Parade! Atten ... tion!" The R.S.M. marches smartly down the colunms, tapping a few bellies and Christmas cake tummies with his staff. "Parade! Stand at ... ease! Well now, my lovely boys and girls, I trust you all had a lovely Christmas and feel fully rested? Hands up those who haven't yet cleaned out their bird boxes." Several hands shot up. "Well, get on with it at the double - no excuses -you've had plenty ofrest coupled with mild weather. If not done by next week you'll be on a fizzer followed by DVDs of Delia Smith's new recipes" (groans all round). The R.S.M'.s '!ache twitched at the vision of Delia's Christmas chocolate log cake -his own secret favourite! "You all have a New Year ahead of you and by the time I have finished, you will be fit to face the challenges life will throw at you. Always remember. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing - One, would your Mum and Dad be proud of you? Two, would your lovely Sergeant Major, standing here before your very eyes, be proud of you? Is that clear?" "Yes, Sergeant Major." "I carmot hear you!" "YES, SERGEANT MAJOR!" "Remember that, my lovely boys and girls, and you won't go far wrong. Parade Dis .... missed!" Over Christmas, one lady wrote asking if anyone could remember a book that is guaran teed to make her husband genuinely cry? Answer " .... your cheque book!" It has been recommended in the current eco-drive to save shoe leather - take longer strides. By the time you read this, the month of February will be with us - love is in the air; lovers will be asking, "does he/she love me?" "does he/she not?" There's only one way to find out - no, not the Harry Hill way - "Fight" - no, ask one another '"Is you is or is you ain't My Baby?" a jazz piece by Billy Austin and Louis Jordan (1943). Is you is or is you ain't my baby? Tue way you're acting lately makes me doubt Yous is still my baby-baby Seems my flame in your heart's done gone out A woman is (man is just) a creature that has always been strange Just when you're sure of one you find she' s (he's) gone and made a change Is you is or is you ain't my baby? Maybe baby's found somebody new Or is my baby still my baby true? Well, don't just stand there - get on with it! 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