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JAMES I st Sunday in the month 2nd Sunday in the month 3rd Sunday in the month 4th Sunday in the month 5th Sunday in the month VICAR: CHURCHWARDENS: 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 6.30 p.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0J0 a.m. Holy Communion Family Communion and •Explorers" Evensong Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Holy Communion family Communion and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and "'Explorers" The Rev. John Methuen, The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 62823 Lt. Col. P.D.S. Palmer, Dorney Court, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 4638 Mr. M.J .L. Armstrong, Badgers, Village Road, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 5595 ISSUE NO. 1/75 JANUARY, 1975 E D I T O R I A L It may seem a rather morbid note with which to begin the New Year particularly as we have recently celebrated Christmas. As it is a New Year perhaps readers will tolerate an examination of the thoughts behind the recent decision not to bring back hanging for terrorists. When faced with the question of judicial hanging under its rather emotive title of Capital Punishment some people, and it seems most of our representatives in parliament, have decided that no matter what the majority of people desire they do not want "a life for a life", with certain exceptions. Prison warders are protected by legislation which allows the death sentence for anyone found guilty of their murder, and if there are to be certain categories of killers liable to forfeit their lives surely ruthless indiscriminate murderers should be included. Many will have read of the traumatic experiences of condemned prisoners awaiting execution of their sentence and most people would agree that it is the way in which it is done that is so offensive. Judicial killing does not have to be the drawn out procedure that is or was used in this country and if a less dramatic method was adopted some of the objections would be removed. Notwithstanding the method, why is it that Parliament can frustrate the will of the people? In one of the speeches on Wednesday 10th December M.P's were urged to "use their own judgment and not be influenced by public opinion". Do members of Parliament believe that they are best fitted to decide the right thing to do? Do they believe they reflect public opinion? Or do they just think they know what is best for us? It does seem as if the majority have been influenced by the vociferous few and once again the - 1 - majority by reason of our "democratic" procedures have to bow to the minority. The homicide laws as they stand, are or were, intended to provide justice for offences against the person. But many take the view that terrorist action is directed against the State and as such is treason. Persons guilty of treason should forfeit any rights they have in a civilised society by virtue of their anti-social actions of wanton damage to people and property. Those convicted of treachery deserve to be rejected by the society they have betrayed and should have no further opportunity of so doing. Imprisonment for life may be a solution but many might choose the alternative. It is sad that violence is so prevalent in the world. Perhaps we are too civilised in some ways and have become too selfindulgent and soft. If when the circle turns fully, we revert to more basic attitudes perhaps the world will become a saner and safer place. Despite the sombre note of this article there is still hope for us but it is not sufficient that we should just hope, we must actively do something to change attitudes and what better time to start than the beginning of a New Year. MAY IT BE A HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL 1975. January 5th Christmas II January 12th Epiphany I January 19th Epiphany II January 26th 9th before Easter February 2nd 8th before Easter DORNEY CHURCH DUTY ROSTER 8.00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Family Communion 6. 30 Evensong 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Mattins 8.00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Family Communion 8.00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Mattins 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Family Communion 6.30 Evensong DORNEY CHURCH CLEANING ROSTER Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr, Mr. Mrs, Mr. Mrs, Mr. January 4th Mrs. Stewart/Mrs. Davies January January January February 11th Mrs. Harpur 18th Mrs. Ames 25th Mrs. Belding/Mrs. Bonvoisin 1st Mrs. Cottam DORNEY CHURCH FLOWER ROSTER The rota is suspended for 2 months, as Mrs. Stacey will do an arrangement of dried flowers in the pedestal. - 3 - Robb Wilkinson Eastgate Roberts Harpur G. Pepler Liney Armstrong Fauchon Houldsworth Warner-Horne D, Pepler As I write this I seem to be snowed under with end of term exams, planning for the New Year and feverish preparations for Christmas. I hope that by the time you read this you will have had an enjoyable few days over the Christmas holiday. Certainly the Vicarage starts to function again properly as a Conference Centre on 29th December and is almost continually booked from that date. As I look out of the window I can see an enormous hole in the garden which I believe is going to become a new kitchen. I am trying to get away for a few days from January 2nd to 13th and the services on January 5th will be conducted by Mr. Sherlock and canon Hawkins of St. George's Chapel. Eton College will cover Sunday 12th. I would like to draw your attention to Louise's Progress Report on the Project. We hope very much to be able to do this regularly so that people will know exactly what is going on. I hope that by the time the magazine is printed that the Church vestry will have been converted to make it suitable for use by the "Explorers" on Sunday mornings. A large number of children are now coming at 10.30 and the ringing chamber is inadequate to cope with them all. I hope that some of the younger children who have perhaps found the stairs a bit beyond them will want to come along and meet downstairs while the older group goes upstairs. The Bishop of Buckingham is coming to Dorney on February 2nd at 10.30, will confirm our candidates, will preside at Parish Communion and hopes to meet as many people as possible at a sherry party in Dorney Court afterwards. This will be the first time that the Bishop has come to Dorney and I think we should regard it as an important village event. For that reason, amongst others, I would like to welcome anybody who can squash into St. James Church on that Sunday. John Methuen. - 4 - =DI=A=R=Y= =O==F =E=VE===N=-T=S Friday, 24th January Saturday, 1st February Sunday, 2nd February Friday, 14th February Saturday, 8th March Friday, 18th April Monday, 21st April Saturday, 14th June Saturday, 21st June Saturday, 28th June Saturday, 12th July Monday, 21st July Saturday, 6th September Saturday, 27th September DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE DORNEY WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB DORNEY P.T.A. P.T.A. Exchange & Mart P.T.A. Barn Dance - Village Hall Confirmation & Family Communion by the Bishop of Buckingham@ 10. 30 a.m. D.H.S. Steak & Kidney Supper P.T.A. Jumble Sale D.H.S. Social Evening & talk D.H. S. Spring Gardens Competition judging commences P.T.A. Summer Fete - Dorney School D.H.S. Barbecue & Dance P.T.A. Barbecue D.H.S. Summer (Rose & Sweet Pea) Show D.H.S. Summer Gardens Competition judging commences D.H.S. Autumn Show D.H.S. & P.C.C. Harvest Festival Supper Meet second Wednesday of every month at 2.30 p.m. Meet fourth Wddnesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. First Thursday in every month P.T.A. Committee Meeting. - 5 - DORNEY PARISH/ETON COLLEGE PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT September to December 1974 NOTES BY LOUISE HENRY, ASSISTANT WARDEN The new Warden of the Project, John Methuen, is married with two children and it was obvious that the building must be adapted to provide adequate accommodation for his family. Though several plans were proposed it was finally decided to build a permanent extension. Tenders for the work were submitted, a loan secured from Eton College and the building programme is now in hand. Mr. Methuen moved in with his wife, Bridget, and children, Caroline and Judith in September. The Methuens are at present occupying one of the large dormitories, but once the extension is completed they will be able to move into their own selfcontained flat, which will not only provide them with space and privacy, but will also increase the sleeping accommodation for visiting groups from about twenty-four to thirty. In October the new housekeeper, Mrs. Sue McFarland moved in with her son, Dorian. I became resident in mid-October, by which time the gardening and tool room had been transformed into a new bathroom. In September we experienced our first conference under the "new management", arranged by Project Trust - an organisation which briefs young people prior to their living and working in all parts of the world. The Conference lasted four days and involved eight young people with their leader, Colonel Todd. As this was our initiatory conference we were obviously pleased when Colonel Todd requested a second booking for later in the year. - 6 - In October a group of thirteen young Confirmation candidates from Crowthorne came to Dorney with the Reverend Michael Campling for a preparatory weekend. Mr. Cliff Blundell, As sistant Divisional Director of Slough Social Services had already approached us with the suggestion that the Vicarage might be used for children referred by the Department. In October some thirty five representatives from those bodies concerned met at a day conference to discuss the past activities and future development of the scheme. Every Monday afternoon Confirmation classes are held at the Vicarage for children from the parish and on Thursday evenings there is a similar discussion group for adults. Unfortunately, owing to uncertainty over the building programme the Confirmation groups from Eton College could not be accommodated and so were sent to Camberley Lodge this November. However, it is hoped that in the spring they will be able to come to Dorney. The Sunday club continues to meet, its membership comprising local children referred by Social Services, their friends, and a good humoured body of helpers from the parish and Eton College. Since September activities have included visits to Burnham Beeches, Windsor Park and Eton Gym, a treasure hunt, bonfire and games in the "Barn". Though the "Barn" suffered some damage earlier in the year, this has been repaired and re-painted by the Guides who themselves meet here weekly. During October we sent brochures, explaining the purpose of the Project and giving prices etc. to all the clergy in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Early in November a coffee meeting was held for a number of Eton wives who had expressed an interest in the Project and felt willing and able to help, either with practical jobs (e.g. painting) or with general fund-raising. A letter - 7 - was subsequently circulated to all College wives and Dames, and it is hoped that the response to this will enable us to arrange the allocation of jobs, either on an individual or group basis. In October the annual Dorney, followed by a had already indicated successor was found. appointed. Management Council Meeting was held at buffet supper. Mr. John Anderson (Chairman) that he intended to resign once a suitable Since then Mr. David Simpson has been 1975 promises to be as busy as previous years. Eleven residential conferences are already planned before Easter and of course the building programme will necessarily impose an additional burden on the house. We have also to think very seriously about the financial situation with such heavy expenditure. We hope very much to extend our contact with local schools and possibly do something on the ecumenical front. The difficulty in getting rid of wastepaper threatens the special income that we are building up in the Childrens' Holiday Fund but holidays for children from London have been booked for July and August. So we are not without our problems but we hope that the challenge of the new situation will encourage us to overcome them. LOUISE HENRY - 8 - • • • DORNEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY At a meeting on the 28th November of the newly elected Committee of the Society the officers were appointed and a schedule of proposed events for 1975 was agreed. Mr. "Bob" Roberts is the new Chairman, Mrs. Vivian Rowlands the Hon. Secretary and Mr. Laurie Rutterford the Hon. Treasurer. As usual, a programme will shortly be circulated to all members of the Society giving information about the various events that have been planned for the coming year. The social events have always proved to be greatly enjoyed so their continuance has been provided for, commencing in February with the Steak & Kidney Supper. Meanwhile, the Diary of Events in this issue of the Dorney Parish News includes those of the Society so that members may mark up their diaries and members who wish to make early plans for scooping the major prizes at the shows may set their targets as soon as possible. The Committee felt it desirable to keep approximately to the same dates as last year. The Spring gardens have already been planned and planted and it is hoped that most will be at their best when they are judged in the week commencing on the 21st April. However, it is impossible to fix a date equally acceptable to everyone and the unusual weather we have already had in 1974 with gloomy forecasts for the Winter are likely to make the event more of a gamble than usual - whether your tulips or daffodils are early types or late has been settled already but the garden work to be undertaken from January onwards will contribute considerably in giving a favourable impression to the judges. In January, general tidying-up operations are important especially the removal of the dead tops of herbaceous plants, forking between border plants, removal of fallen leaves and rubbish and the digging of ground to be used for later planting , Shrubs and roses that have been loosened at the roots by wind or frost should be firmed and, of course, during suitable weather and ground conditiions, winter planting of deciduous shrubs can - 9 - continue. Whilst the most delicate plants require some protection from frost it would be possible to sow some early peas and broad beans where the ground is not waterlogged or frozen. Except in frosty weather fruit trees and bushes may be pruned where necessary and sprayed with tar-oil winter wash. A happy gardening year to all! R.C.S. BEACONSFIELD CONSTITUENCY CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION DORNEY BRANCH THE MARCH HARE DANCE Make a note in your diary of the date March 22nd, when there is going to be a very special dance at the Village Hall. The "Shell Invaders" Steel band is playing, and they really are very specially good. We welcome everyone, regardless of politics. Time etc . , will be in the February magazine. - 10 - • • THE PARISH PUMP or jottings on the December Parish Council Meeting. Highways The Di visional Surveyor has not agreed to a sign-post at Dent 's Corner to indicate the way to the Vicarage. He said that he felt this could lead to a proli feration of sign-posts. It was reported that the cycle/foot paths alongside the M4 have at last been cleared of all the motorway litter, rubbish and broken windscreen glass that has accumulated there over the years. Electoral Roll These have been on show and it is hoped that any errors will have been made known before the dead-line for such obj ections. Tree Preservation Orders Court Farm , Dorney and Boveney Court Farm have now come under such orders. Bus Service No. 22 After a prompting from the National Bus Company 's Headquarters the Assistant to the Regional Director for Southern England contacted the Parish Clerk to arrange a meeting with the P.C. Whilst the Regional Director 's office has been taking so long to make such an overture, the matter had been referred to the B. D.C. so they have now been told to contact the B. D.C. for such a meeting at which we will be represented. - 11 - Footpath across Dorney Common To start the discussion the history of this topic was outlined. The matter was first raised at the 1970 Annual Parish Meeting when there was concern expressed at the thought that our children might have to cross the Common to Eton Wick School after the age of 8 as a result of the Bucks County Schools' reorganisation. Later, when Dorney School won the fight to be a combined school the long walk was forgotten and the urgency of the situation .disappeared. Now before the P.C. discuss the matter further they want to know from the District Surveyor if there is every likely to be money available for such a project. Jubilee Seat As Mr. M.I. Davies of Dorney would accept nothing for repairing this seat after it was vandalised, £25 is being sent to the Eton-Dorney project at Mr. Davies's suggestion. P.D.S.P. - 12 - ., • ., • Music by --- -------------------\ DORNEY PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION present a BARN DANCE ------------------- on SATURDAY 1st FEBRUARY 1975 Ace Smith and his Hoe Downers at 7.45 for 8. 00 o'clock start. Dress western. Food & Drink Inclusive £1. 25. Tickets available from Ranworth. Numbers limited. P.T.A. Exchange & Mart The P.T.A. are organising another Exchange and Mart at the School on Friday 24th January. Goods for sale to be at the School from 6.30 p. m . onwards. Selling starts at 7.30 p.m. and will close at 8.30 p.m. Commission will be charged at the following rates. Items up to and including £5.00 Sale price, 20%. Items above £5.00 Sale price, 10%. No commission or entry fees for goods not sold. - 13 - P A R T N E R S I N M I S S I O N "World Church Day" for the Burnham Deanery Saturday 1st February 1975 11. 00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. AT ST. ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH, The Grove, Slough. Most of the parishes of the Burnham Deanery have a LINK with the Church oversea - Guyana and Argentina in South America; Bihaz and Chota Nagpur in India, Tanzania and Lesotho in Africa; Madagascar; Japan , and so on. Our World Church Day on 1st February will illustrate these LINKS with pictures and people who know about our Partners in the Mission of Christ to the world. It is hoped that the Bishop of Buckingham will be present from 2.30 to 4. 00 p. rn. There will be things for sale made in the countries with which we are linked, Exhibits, Films, Books, entertainment - and Refreshments. The Grove is off the igh Street, Slough , with R.A.C.S. on the corner . Come in when you 've done your shopping, morning or afternoon. Further details from your Church notice board. - 14 - • DORNEY WOMEN' S INSTITUTE The day of the December meeting began, appropriately enough, with a shower of snow, but the afternoon was fine and over 30 members were present in the hall to hear Mr. Jowett give another lecture with slides on the City of London. This did not have the same straightforward theme as his first talk on the history of London, but was more of a ramble round the City as it is today. He showed us some very colourful slides of processions at the Guildhall and the new statues of Gog and Magog quarding the proceedings there; some of the parks and open spaces which provide a welcome contrast to the new skyscraper blocks; a number of old churches which still remain out of the 105 which existed before the Great Fire; and a series of historic uniforms still worn by city officials. Mr. Jowett himself has a collection of these uniforms and came colourfully dressed in scarlet and silver, covered by a magnificent green cloak which was the envy of all of us shivering in the audience. A silk top hat is an important part of many liveries , and at the end we were shown the fascinating process by which these are still made by hand. After Mr. Jowett had made an early departure to get back to London , we turned to the business meeting. Mrs. Hohnen, our new President, introduced her committee and showed us the Peggy , Finch memorial flower bowl, which has been beautifully engraved through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Seear of Taplow. Mrs. Huddart, who continues as Treasurer , reminded members that their annual subscriptions of £1 were now due. Mrs. Hohnen read a number of thank-you letters from guests who had enjoyed the Silver Jubilee Dinner. Considerable interest was shown in a conducted tour to the Chateaux of the Loire next June. Members are to decide over Christmas whether they are able to go. - 15 - Mrs. Rowlands will be holding a coffee Morning on January 30th at her home on Dorney Common. Last but not least we discussed the Christmas Fair, which had raised a record total of E257.90. Mrs. Hohnen thanked everyone who had worked hard to make it such a success. venture this year was the Raffle, and Dorney W. I. would to express their grateful appreciation to the following who donated the prizes : Mr. J.T. Ireland, the W.R . V. S. , Mr. Pritchard, Mr. Rigden, Mr. D. Hohnen , Mrs . Pollard, A new like people Mrs. K. Loughnan, Mrs. S. Horner and Mr. Weekes. At the January meeting the speaker will be Mr . Craddock Randell on Wildlife Conservation. Competition: An Ode to the New Year (not more than 10 lines) . Teas: Mrs. Povey, Mrs. Looker, Mrs. Burgess. - 16 - • • IMPORTANT NOTICE In the interests of comfort, only 90 tickets are being sold for the P.T.A. Barn Dance to be held in the Village Hall on Saturday 1st February. We do not wish to disappoint anybody and tickets will be allocated on a first come - first served basis. To ensure that you get your tickets please make application immediately, together with a remittance of El. 25 per ticket to: Ken Richmond, Ranworth, Harcourt Road. Please note that the ticket price includes, as usual, all drinks and refreshments. Prizes will be given for the best "Western" styles of the evening. - 17 - THE WEATHER OF NOVEMBER November as most will remember, was wet, very wet; and yet it started quite promisingly. The first four days were variable, with only a little rain, and with thunder on the 3rd. By the 5th and 6th the glass was high, and the days quite sunny; but a steady decline brought dull weather with a little rain for the next three days; then a bright day on the 10th, followed by the first of the month's deluges, .65" on the 11th. A fine day followed, then more rain on the 13th, and a squelching 1. 3" with thunder and hail on the 14th. Unsettled days continued, with some rain, but also a little sun, and then an even wetter day on the 18th, with 1.5" of rain. The usual fine day followed; then three really wet days with around'>" of rain on each of the 20th, 21st and 22nd. Over 3" of rain having fallen in five days, on already saturated ground, it was not surprising that a Red Alert warning of flooding was issued on Friday 22nd. By Saturday the river was over the towing path, and as the water continued to rise, Sunday saw quite extensive flooding. Happily the weather then relented, and the last week was relatively dry, with sunny days on the 25th and 29th. The total rainfall was 6.94": about three times normal, and the heaviest I have ever recorded. A feature of the month was the small variation in temperature, due to the unsettled conditions. It was unusually mild, the temperature never dropping below freezing, although we did 3ust reach o0c on the 27th. The warmest day was the 9th with 14 c. The barometer chart shows clearly why the month has been so wet; for between the 11th and the end of the month, on only the 19th and 29th was the glass above 30". Many of the depressions were of the small local variety, which take so long to pass, and accounted for the unusually prolonged duration of the rain. What of the coming winter? After last year's fiasco I offer no predictions, other than that whatever we suffer from the weather, will be more than matched by miseries we inflict upon ourselves. ISOBAR - 18 - NATURE NOTES: The heavy rain in November caused the river to rise to levels that I have not seen in the ten years that I have been living here. It was interesting to see the way in which, with the rise in the water-table, the water rose through the gravels to fill the various low lying areas in the Parish. I remember at the Public Inquiry in 1973 that the Water Board said that they would put an earth wall or bund round their buildings to prevent them being flooded. The fact that they could have been flooded from beneath had obviously escaped them. The small mammals of the river bank must have had a rough time with the high watertable for all their holes and escape ways were flooded. Removal to higher ground was the only answer as could be seen by their many tracks in the mud. The raising of the water-table has caused problems for the earthworm populations in our fields as well. Although the worm is semi-aquatic it cannot survive in waterlogged soil where the oxygen content is very low. The result was that they came near to the surface to breathe and there ran into the danger from the birds, particularly the gulls, who were quick to sieze on this opportunity of a meal. It has been estimated that in good soil there may be as many as three million worms to the acre, equivalent in "biomass" to about six sheep per acre. Their continual burrowing in search of food loosens the soil and so creates channels which ensure free entry of air into the soil around the roots of the growing plants and also forms ready made drainage ways for rainwater. There may be as many as 300 such tunnels per square metre. In a year, as much as 6 Kg(Kilogrammes) of soil per square metre may be brought to the surface by worms. The treatment with Cinagro at this time seems to have been unfortunate for it only complicated the worms' position further, for the layer of sewage sludge on the surface must have been well - 19 - nigh deficient in oxygen and very large numbers of dead worms were visible where the ground had been "treated." One can only guess at the effect of all this on the soil and I wonder how much the wet soil was compacted by the lorry wheels that have left sludge filled tyre ruts across the field. In November I referred to the gulls that pass over the Parish on their daily wanderings. Recently, many have spent part of their day in our fields and below I have illustrated the identification features of the commonest three. t.>hirt. lu,.,,􀀓, c:""-i􀀔 k, u>,·... ,5 8LIIUC He1U1€}1 C:uu. ,., w,􀀠t-cr (N• l.re..,n hoo,l) - 20 - Ydlow bill ..,;,,;; rd Sf"'L Ydlo-..J 6ill wil.. r-, 0u ) 0 "' ) ... ) ) .... ... ) .c: § ) "">, 0u ) 0 "' NATURE NOTES This is the time of year to see the "Mad March Hare". Unless you know how and where to look for them however they will seem very elusive. They are not like rabbits living below ground but have their "forms" on the surface. They prefer grassland or fields with tallish vegetation but will also lie up on arable, if the ploughing is over and in which case they will be difficult to see against the brown soil. Normally they lie sheltered and quiet during the day and only venture out to eat at dusk. Their courting, gambols and fights are also nocturnal features but can often be seen by day as well and I will be keeping my eyes open for them in Oak Stubbs field over the next few weeks. \ \ 􀀃vL 't\􀀓􀀔-liitc---l.\TiillM􀀕-tilli I 1J111 A great diving beetle turned up in the pond last week. These beetles are very large, up to 35mm long, olive brown in colour and are common in this country. They are a serious enemy of young fish both in the adult and larval stages. The adults are said to live for several years and are known to hibernate during the winter in the mud at the bottom of ponds. The larva is a really ferocious beast that will attack any soft bodied creature of its own size or larger, including your finger if you are not careful how you handle it. It has very long mandibles (jaws) which are opened wide when the insect is looking for food. - 23 - -------------------------------------------- 9 AbuLT LARY'A These jaws have a canal running from their tip, throughout their length and opening into the front gut. When they pierce the body of the prey, they pump digestive juices via this canal into the prey's body where all the soft tissues are digested to a soupy mass. Later this is sucked out so that when the larva has finished its meal, nothing is left but the skin and indigestable remains. A full grown larva may measure 4-5 cm when it leaves the water to pupate in a small cavity it makes in near by earth. When the adult beetle emerges, it returns to water, but as it is a good flier need not spend the rest of its life in the same pond. The female can be easily distinguished from the male because she has furrowed wing cases whilst those of the male are smooth. - 24 - THE WEATHER OF JANUARY The high pressure area to the south, which has had such a benign influence on our weather this winter, persisted for the first ten days of January. It produced quiet, settled weather, which was mainly overcast, apart from the 4th, which was sunny. By the 10th the high pressure area was moving away, and a steady fall in the barometer became apparent. The 12th saw some very heavy showers, and the period from the 13th to the 18th was one of persistent low pressure, without the usual relief between centres, and most days produced some rain, and quite a lot of sunshine as well. It was almost April weather, with the rising temperatures heightening the illusion. At 15°c the 15th proved to be the warmest day of the month. On the 18th one of those local depressions moved up the Channel, accompanied by . 7" of rain, and on the 20th another . 62" fell, and the ground became very waterlogged once again. Fine days were sandwiched in between; the 19th and 21st being really sunny. The weather remained unsettled for the rest of the month, although on the last day the barometer began to climb again as pressure built to the South once more. The 25th saw rapid fluctuations in the barometer, with a N.W. gale, and there was over'>" of rain on the 27th. The only air frost of 0 the month occurred on the 26th, a mere -1 C, not exactly Arctic, but it was the first frost for a long time. After the dry start, the month became rather wet, with a total rainfall of 4.16", which is above average. There were no fogs, and despite the rain there were eight days when the sun shone for more than half the day. Not a bad month really. ISOBAR - 25 􀆱 FROM THE M ISS BENNETT MEMOIRS: (FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1967) UNWELCOME VISITORS My memories of Dorney in the old days are nearly exhausted, but before finishing off I must mention three visitors who were most unwelcome. The first arrived a few weeks after I came to Dorney, on Palm Sunday. We had gone to bed and were almost asleep, when we heard horrible noises coming from the garden. These got worse and worse until we could stand it no longer; and putting on warm coats we crept out the back way and went for help. We knew very few people, but Mr. Webb very kindly got up and came to our assistance. At first he was as puzzled as we were, but he traced the noise to a narrow flower-bed under my front room window. There behind a box hedge he found a young man wearing only one boot and in his shirt sleeves. He was very drunk, and when at last he was roused and stood up he protested that he meant no harm, and wanted to get to Windsor. He had no idea where his coat, tie, collar and other boot were. We found the coat hanging on a post in the playground, so he put it on and went limping off to Windsor with only one boot. The other, together with the collar and tie, were found in various parts of the village, but we never heard any more of the young man, so could not return his clothes. Several years later we came back from our summer holidays to find a policeman waiting at the gate to tell us that a burglary had been committed. Thieves had ransacked every room in the house, turning out every drawer and cupboard, but taking very little, as all money and valuables had been put safely away before we left home. The thieves, three men and a woman, had used the Schoolhouse as a resting place before visiting several large houses in the district. They were caught on their way back to London, tried and sentenced to several years' imprisonment, thanks to our local police. - 26 - The third adventure was towards the end of my time at the School. I was living alone, and one evening was sitting in my living-room, marking school exercises, when I heard a noise in the School. I thought a cat or dog might be shut in there, so I took a stout stick and went to investigate. After a search of cloak-rooms and infants' classroom I entered the large room and saw a man's legs showing below a cupboard door. I switched on all the lights and ordered the man to come out. After a while he did so, and, with a very menacing gesture, came towards me. very quickly I backed a little way between the desks, and when he was quite near I raised my stick and hit him across his face. He gave a loud yell of pain, and turned and fled out of the open door. As soon as I had recovered a little I called the police. 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JAMES I st Sunday in the month 2nd Sunday in the month 3rd Sunday in the month 4th Sunday in the month 5th Sunday in the month VICAR: CHURCHWARDENS: 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 6.30 p.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. 1 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I0.30 a.m. Holy Communion Family Communion and •Explorers" Evensong Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Holy Communion Family Communion and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and .. Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" The Rev. John Methuen, The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor. Berks. Tel: Burnham 62823 Lt. Col. P.D.S. Palmer, Dorney Court, Dorney. Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 4638 Mr, M.J .L. Armstrong, Badgers, Vi II a ge Road, Dorney. Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 5595 ISSUE NO. 4/75 APRIL, 1975 E D I T O R I A L The tragedy of the spread of Dutch Elm disease has been brought home to us in the past few weeks. Its ravages are evident in the sudden starkness of the local landscape and it is a sad drive now across the Common towards the Village. The denuded farm buildings stand naked behind the forlorn stumps of the magnificent trees that once clothed them and there is a depressing unfamiliarity about the scene. Neither is the aspect enhanced by the earth dumped along the roadside; left in mounds for the amusement of the cattle or in the hope that it will eventually find its own level. Elms are now coming down in 'the Lane' and with the many yet to be felled the whole character of the Parish will be changed. The trees and hedgerows give the English countryside its own special perspective and whereas in many areas tree and hedge have been swept away to create economic farming units, it is comforting to know that in Dorney new trees will be planted to fill the sorry gaps. We may hope that the quick growing varieties promised will soon restore much of the lost beauty. - 1 - ------------------------ I would like to wish everybody in the Parish a very happy Easter. I myself will be on holiday from lunchtime on Easter Day until April 14th. The services on Sunday, 6th April will be: Holy Couununion - 8.00 a.m., 10. 30 Family Couununion, and 6. 30 Evensong. These will be conducted by the Reverend Roger Royle. The Explorers will not be meeting that week. On Sunday, 13th April - Holy Communion 8.00 a.m. and 10. 30 Matins will be conducted by Canon Hawkins of St. George' s Chapel, Windsor Castle. The Explorers will start again that Sunday. The Annual Parochial Church meeting will take place immediately after my return on Tuesday,·April 15th at 8.00 p.m. at Dorney Vicarage. As you know this is a very important occasion and I hope that a lot of people will come. Not only does the Parish elect two Churchwardens for the coming year and the members of the electoral roll elect a P.c.c., the Deanery Synod representatives and sidesmen; but there are the various annual reports: the proceedings of the Church Council, the financial affairs of the Parish and the presentation of the accounts, and the proceedings of the Deanery Synod. Also, there will be reports on 'other matters of parochial and general church interest' and a discussion on the direction in which St. James will be going in.the coming year. Everybody who considers themselves to be a member of the Christian Community in the Village should try to come, not only just to exercise their voting powers but also to enter into the discussion and planning for the general life of the Church here. I would very much like everybody who is a member of the Christian family to put their names on the Electoral Roll if they have not already done so. If people are prepared to stand up and be counted in this way then we will have a very much more realistic picture of our strength and our couunitment. The forms are available from Mrs. Helen Harpur or from the table in the Church. At the last meeting of the P.c.c. there was a very important debate entitled "The Purpose of the Church" in which we tried to look at fundamental aspects of the Christian Faith and our Christian Couununity in Dorney. What sort of things we are doing, what sort of things we are neglecting, how our couununity can be - 2 - strengthened and widened and how our deficiencies can be remedied. One point came over very clearly from the discussion, amongst others, namely the need for a stronger commitment to the Christian family, both 'inwards and outwards' , i. e. , encouraging already existing members and welcoming new ones. The P.C.C. agreed that one step in this direction should be an occasion for everyone who feels they belong, or would like to belong, to st. James to meet together, not only for worship but also to get to know each other better as Christians. It was thought that St. James' Day would be an appropriate occasion to do this, so on Friday, May 2nd there will be a full service with Holy Communion and a guest preacher from London at 7.30 in the evening, followed by a cheese and wine party in the Village Hall. The cost of this will be 75p per head and for younger members, 50p. I would like to stress very strongly the importance of this occasion and I would like everybody who is able to come, to come and share worship and fellowship together as members of the Christian Church in this place. JOHN METHUEN. ................................................................ Please fill in, detach and send to the Vicar. 75p adults, sop children. I/we would like to come to the st. James' Day Festival on May 2nd at 7. 30 followed by the cheese and wine party in the Village Hall. Name : .. .................... . Signature .............. . Address: ..................................................... . I enclose ............ for ........... adults & ••••••••• children ................................................................. - 3 - April 6th Easter I April 13th Easter II April 20th Easter III April 27th Easter IV May 2nd St. James May 4th Easter V April 5th April 12th April 19th April 26th May 3rd April 5th April 12:th April 19th April 26th May 3rd DORNEY CHURCH DUTY ROSTER 8.00, Holy Communion 10.30 Family Communion 6. 30 Evensong 8.00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Mattins 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Family Communion 8. 00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Mattins 7.30 E.:.!!!.:.. Patronal Festival 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Family Communion 6.30 Evensong DORNEY CHURCH CLEANING ROSTER Mrs. Harpur Mr. Cottam Mr. Eastgate Mr. G. Pepler Mrs. Fauchon Mr. D. Pepler Mr. Wilkinson Mr. Armstrong Mr. Houldsworth Mrs. Harpur Mr. Roberts Mrs. Warner-Horne Mr. Eastgate Mrs. Warner-Horne/Mrs, Hellmuth Mrs. McIntyre/Mrs. Armstrong Mrs. Davies/Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Harpur Mrs. Ames ----- ------------ -------- DORNEY CHURCH FLOWER ROSTER Mrs. Bonvoisin/Mrs. Belding Mrs. Humpleman Mrs. Longhnan Mrs. Turner-Laing Mrs. Ames - 4 - DORNEY PARISH/ETON COLLEGE PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT January to March, 1975 NOTES BY LOUISE HENRY, ASSI STANT WARDEN At the time of writing the building is coming on apace; the roofing is on and the plastering in progress. There are hopes that Mr. Methuen and his family will be installed in the flat in two weeks' time. Earlier this year Mrs. Sue McFarland decided that the job of housekeeper to the Project was not really in her line. She was succeeded by Mrs. Marjory Davies, who arrived in February with her son, Alan, who is now at Dorney School. Mrs. Davies ' flat is being decorated by members of the social services team from Eton College who (together with volunteers from among the confirmation candidates) will be performing the various painting and repairing jobs still to be done. Between January and Easter nearly three hundred people will have attended residential conferences at Dorney, which represents approximately El,500 income for the Project in terms of fees - so things are going well. During this time groups have included student computer programmers; youth clubs and confirmation groups from Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Aylesbury, Caversham, Morden and London; students from London and Surrey Universities and a clergy cell. The Social Services department have also used the centre for a series of dayconferences. Between 10th and 14th March some seventy-seven confirmation candidates from Eton College passed over the threshold - 5 - of the Vicarage to stay for a preparatory "24 hours". The groups were led by the Reverend Malcolm Johnson, St. Botolph's, Aldgate and Father Dominic C.G.A., Chaplain to the Bishop of Southwark. They were followed at the weekend by a small group of Roman Catholic boys, also from the College. In January Mrs. Jane Hammond, assisted by Mrs. Pameli Benham, arranged a "Bring and Buy" sale in aid of the Project. In March Mrs. Hammond also produced a play - "How Doth Your Garden Grow?"and kindly arranged for a collection to be taken on behalf of the Project. We are very grateful for such interest and commitment to the Project. Both events were arranged entirely without our initiative. The Project itself recently ran three "hunger lunches" at the College, which were supported by both staff and Parishioners from Dorney. The proceeds went to Mother Teresa' s work in Calcutta. This month the publicity drive was extended to include alL Colleges, Universities and Dioceses in the country. Bookings for the childrens' holidays during the summer months are now complete. These holidays involve roughly thirty children at a time and are arranged by Lincoln and New Colleges, Oxford and the Childrens' Country Holiday Fund, to run from July 12th to September 4th. Though the Oxford Colleges send their own leaders, volunteers from Eton College are responsible for the children sent by C.C. H.F. We have undertaken secretarial help for the Deanery and received an enthusiastic response to our suggestion that the Deanery becomes involved in a Rank film scheme, centred on the Vicarage. Under such a scheme we would receive six films and the loan of a projector, all free of charge. In January a buffet supper was held for all members of the Finance and General Purposes Committee and of the Parochial Church Council. - 6 - The Sunday Club has gained some new helpers from the College and the children have spent afternoons at the Gym, Burnham Beeches, Windsor Park and London Airport. The walls of the "Barn" have been repaired by students from Surrey University and painted by Dcrney Guides. From June 7th to September 4th we are already fully booked and in the next six months have only two weekends still free. The widespread use of the Conference Centre, is of course, encouraging, however it underlines the fact that we would like to start thinking more seriously about how the College can become more involved with what is happening at the Vicarage. A number of thoughts and ideas have arisen in the past few months, particularly we hope that it may be possible for the team of Chaplains to be more involved than at present at Dcrney Church and possibly at the Vicarage. Other suggestions would be more than welcome, we feel that we are building up a centre that could be used for a wide variety of purposes by the College. We are here to be used and if anybody feels that we can be of some assistance we would be very interested to hear"from them. LOUISE HENRY - 7 - MR. KENNETH RICHMOND has great pleasure in announcing that he has secured the exclusive services, in this district, of an Old Tyme Music Hall Company who have recently been delighting audiences throughout the Counties of Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We are reliably informed that the Company includes many talented Singers, Dancers and Comedians and that the entertainment is suitable for all ages. The Company has graciously agreed to appear, for one performance only, at the Dorney Palace of Varieti􀈋s, Trumpers field, on Saturday 26th April, commencing at 8. 15 p.m. Tickets, priced at one guinea, are now available from your local organisations, Dorney Village Bakery or from Mr. Kenneth Richmond on Maidenhead 26972. For your delectation a free buffet will be provided and a licensed bar will be available. Mine Host George Pilkinton has kindly offered to provide a free drink to all persons who dress in Victorian fashion. Patrons should apply now for the best seats; Tables are available for eight persons, so why not make up a party for this convivial evening. KJR ----------------------- - 8 - Friday, 4th April Friday, 11th April Tuesday, 15th April Friday, 18th April Monday, 21st April Friday, 25th April Saturday, 26th April Thursday, 1st May Friday, 2nd May Saturday, 10th May Tuesday, 13th May Friday, 16th May Sunday, 18th May Saturday, 14th June Saturday, 21st June Saturday, 28th June =D=IA-R-Y- ..O -F- --EV--EN-T--S Whist Drive - Village Hall @ 8. 00 p. m. D.W. I. Grenfell Group Meeting - Iver Heath New Village Hall @ 7. 30 p.m. The Annual P.C.C. Meeting - The Vicarage @ 8. 00 p.m. D.H.S. Cheese & Wine Evening & talk D. H.S. Spring Gardens Competition Judging commences Whist Drive - Village Hall @ 8. 00 p.m. Old Tyme Music Hall - Village Hall @ 8. 15 p. m. Coffee Morning re the Dorney Guides - Melrose, Dorney Reach @ 11.00 a.m. St. James ' Day Festival P.T.A. Jumble Sale Hunger Lunch - Badgers. Village Road, Dorney @12. 30 p. m. Whist Drive - Village Hall @ 8. 00 p. m. D. H.S. Outing to Compton Acres P.T.A. Summer Fete - Dorney School D. H.S. Barbecue & Dance P.T.A. Barbecue - 9 - Saturday, 12th July Monday, 21st July Saturday, 6th September Saturday, 27th September Saturday, 22nd November Saturday, 29th November DORNEY WOMEN' S INSTITU'I'E DORNEY WO MEN'S SOCIAL CLUB DORNEY P.T.A. D. H.S. Summer (Rose & Sweet Pea) Show D.H.S. Summer Gardens Competition judging commences D.H.S. Autumn Show D.H.S. & P.C.C. Harvest Festival Supper School Christmas Bazaar P.T.A. Merry Christmas Dance Meet second Wednesday of every month at 2. 30 p.m. Meet fourth Wednesday of every month at 8. 00 p.m. First Thursday in every month P.T.A. Committee Meeting - 10 - • THE PARISH PUMP or jottings on the March Parish Council Meeting. Parish Clerk The meeting started with tributes to Lt. Colonel R.W. Dobbin who, for personal reasons, has retired as from 30th June or earlier, if a replacement can be found. He has been a great help to all the Parish Councillors and has played no small part in our tussles with the Water Board and the Berkshire County Council. If there is more than one applicant for the post , which was advertised in last month' s Parish Magazine , then interviews will be held before the commencement of next month's P.C. meeting. Elms As the District Surveyor has accepted that the elms outside the Old Village Hall site are on the highway , he has said that he will see to their being cut down. Highways The new 2'>" definitive footpath map is to be purchased by the P.C. Cubs In a discussion on the request by the Cubmaster - Mr. Wiltshire , that the 1st. Dorney Cub Pack be given ideas for tasks that they - 11 - could undertake in connection with improving the environment, the following suggestions were made:- Wombling for the Best Kept Village Competition; To keep the hedge, playground and village hall surrounds tidy; To tidy up Cress Brook near the bridge at Clime 's Corner. Bulk Containers for refuse 9 - 23 June, in all the usual places. County Rate It was reported that although the County was having to find ways of trimming £3¼ million from the Education estimates, the cuts would not affect the number of teachers in the classrooms . ANNUAL PARISH MEETING REPORT This started with an expression of thanks and a tribute to the retiring Parish Clerk by the chairman Lt. Colonel P.D.S. Palmer. North Sea Gas The thought of having to pay a proportion of a possible £50,000 charge (the cost of linking Dorney with Eton Wick) if, as a householder one wanted to use gas, seemed to fill no one with enthusiasm. Even the mere buying of a new gas boiler could well make the cost of the conversion excessive. It was felt that if there had been a surplus capacity the Gas Board would probably have been only too keen to push sales but that it rather looked - 12 - as though this was not the case. The Board is to be asked if they want to sell gas to the area. Planning Applications For general information , an outline of the work of the planning committee was given. Tree Preservation Order The B.D.C. want to hear of any trees, that having an amenity value, should be preserved. Mr. Peregrine Palmer told the meeting how he was hoping to replant with quick growing trees, the gaps inevitably caused by the felling of the many infected elm trees on his land. Sedding 's Charity The Vicar reported that there had been 11 beneficiaries each at E2 and that a further two people now living outside the parish had benefited to the value of 60p. Parish Precept Because of the £400 in hand, the estimated increase of ElOO in the precept over last year will only create a parish rate of 0. 6p compared with the l.Sp last year. The General Rate for the District will be made up in the following way :- plus Bucks County B.D.C. Thames Water Authority Dorney Parish Rate 54.lp 10.lp 6.0p 0.6p This makes a total before Rate Support, of 70. Sp in the E. - 13 - Boundary Changes In thanking all who had helped in the fight to keep Dorney in Bucks, the chairman said that the Boundary Commission was not going to make any comments until it had more information on the Wexham Court, Slough Crematorium and Burnham Areas. He made the point that although therefore we were still awaiting the final proposals, it did not look as though we were to be considered further. Village Facilities These were outlined by Mr. Peter Belcher who then asked if the meeting thought that any developments were needed in Trumper's Field. He asked for ideas to be sent to him. Private Bus Service in off peak periods Mr. Peregrine Palmer explained how such a service was not really a starter as the Bus company would still have to find jobs for its employees at such times anyway. Best Kept Village Competition The Chairman in accepting the meeting' s desire that the parish should be entered for this competition said that success would depend on everybody pulling their weight. Preliminary judging Final judging 1st - 15th June (15 days) 16th June - 31st July (46 days) .... -..... ---------􀀛-------􀀜--- - 14 - • ' • DORNEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY At the time of writing these notes the weather suggests that the traditional flurry of gardening activity at Easter could well be superseded by a flurry of snow. No doubt during April there will be ample opportunity to get on with planting and seed sowing. It is quite amazing how plants quickly adapt to their climatic surroundings and the gardening authorities generally confirm that even short favourable weather conditions should be taken advantage of for the various tasks becoming due , as the plants themselves will then tend to move towards their normal timetables. In the short term though some of the results are peculiar , as we have noticed already this year. The Society' s Spring Gardens Competition will be judged on or soon after the 21st April and entrants are requested to obtain entry forms from the local committee members who collect their subscriptions and submit them with the 15p entry fee by the 18th April. The results will not be available in time to publish in the Parish Magazine for May but the winners and the local press will be informed as soon as possible. As usual, the Society is asking the prizewinners , and other entrants also if they wish , to permit visitors to view their gardens at reasonable times during the week after the results are announced. Anyone wishing to take this opportunity to view should enquire of a Committee Member after the 25th April. In the preceding week, on the 18th April, there will be the annual Cheese and Wine Party enlivened on this occasion with a talk by Mr. c. Harvey , as announced last month. Also , members whose gardening skill was recognised last year by the award of a cup will be presented with an appropriate diploma. Further Acres. Village information is now available on This will be on Sunday the 18th and the end of Harcourt Road .at - 15 - the outing to Compton May starting from the 9.00 a.m. The price for a ticket, which must be obtained in advance from a Committee Member, will be El. SO which covers the coach journey and entry to the gardens. There will be 53 seats available on the coach. Apart from the pleasure of the event, think of the petrol you will save as compared with using your car! One of the Society 's problems is to keep in touch with its members and over many years the policy has been to encourage contact with Committee Members. Changes in both Committee membership and in the Dorney residents, make it difficult to maintain this liaison to an adequate standard and members occasionally say that they do not know the officers or other members of the Society. In view of the number of times that I have referred in this article to an approach being made to a Committee Member, it may be helpful to have the following complete list with an indication of the part of the district in which he or she lives. R.c.s. A.H. Roberts, Glebe Close Mrs. V. Rowlands, Dorney Common L. Rutterford, Harcourt Road R.C. Sharphouse, Harcourt Road Mrs. N. Barnes, Ashford Lane w. Barnes, Ashford Lane Mrs. K. Brooking, Taplow Mrs. A. Chase, Harcourt Road Mrs. P. Clifford, Marsh Lane H. Cook, Harcourt Road Mrs. M. Harrison, Dorney Reach G. Jones, Ye Meads Mrs. o. Roberts, Glebe Close - 16 - - Chairman - Hon. Secretary - Hon. Treasurer Publicity Officer Road • t • t BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION 1975. Part I The Annual Parish Meeting held on 12th March 1975 decided that Dorney with Boveney & Lake End should enter for the Michaelis Cup and Dorney Reach for the Gurney Cup. Judging will be carried out in two stages :- Preliminary 1 - 15 June Final 16 June - 31 July by Judges appointed by Beaconsfield D.C. by the President {Sir Francis Dashwood Bt) , County Planning Officer and a member of the Chiltern Society. The entry which secures the highest number of marks in each Cup in each District Council area will go forward for final judging. Marks will be awarded for:- (a) Absence of litter & unofficial rubbish dumps max. 40 (b) Principal features, such as: general condition of village green, roads & streets, playing fields, bus shelters, village hall & surrounds, churchyard, graveyard & · extension, but NOT including litter marked in (a) max. 40 (c) Gardens, outhouses, sheds, hedges, fences, walls and trees max. 15 {d) P.D. S.P. Prominence of B.K.V. posters; orderliness of advertisements and notices - 17 - max. 5 Total 100 BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION 1975. Part II As both our entries have considerable experience of this Competition they ought to get through to the Final judging. In the Preliminary round of the Michaelis Cup for previous winners we compete against Denham Green and Willowbank. In the Gurney Cup for entries with under 500 population Dorney Reach competes against Hitcham and other entries from Beaconsfield District which may be new to the game. It would be particularly helpful to the Parish if both our entries win their Cups or at least get certificates of merit in this first competition to be held in Bucks since the boundary revision. If Dorney , Boveney & Lake End do not win the Michaelis Cup in 1975 or 1976 , they will have to revert to their population class and enter for the Gurney Cup in 1977. No marks are awarded for beauty. The marks are given for tidiness and for making the best of ourselves and for showing clearly that the whole Parish has pulled together and is competition minded. It is a very difficult competition because no one knows when the Judges may come round and the gain or loss of one mark may make all the difference. This means that we have to maintain top standard for 15 days of preliminary and 46 days of final judging. Thus we need to be perfect on Sunday 1st June and to remain so for 2 months , Every individual should womble and not leave rubbish for others to pick up. Perhaps neighbours could organise something on a daily basis. It also means collecting rubbish dumped on us by strangers from outside the Parish. If beyond your own capacity , please let a Parish Councillor know. Every household (including S.E.B. and T.W.A. ) is responsible for their own property and the verge on their own frontage. There are some who cannot do this because of holidays, old age , sickness and so on and I hope that neighbours of good will will do their best to help such people - without criticism. - 18 - • • ' The churchyard, graveyard and its extension are the responsibility of the P.C.C. and need to be kept immaculate as they set the tone of our entry for the Judges; the surrounds of the Village Hall - its Committee and perhaps the Horticultural Society; the school surrounds - the Education Authority, School Managers & P.T.A.; childrens' playground - the Parish Council and Volunteers; the War Memorial usually cherished by Peggy. Some judges walk the whole length of our streams so that these must be kept clear of litter especially at Climo' s Corner and at Stamford Bridge by frontagers and wombles. They also need to be free of nettles. The River bank - the Angling Society and frontagers. And so on. Please do remove out of date notices. The Divisional Surveyor writes "On grounds of economy I have been instructed to drastically reduce the standard and frequency of grass cutting in rural areas". This is a problem that the Parish Council will need to solve. Parish Councillors will go round from time to time to detect black spots and will try to get something done about them. P.D.S.P. - 19 - On behalf of Dorney Village Hall Management Committee (in association with Local Organisations) MR. KENNETH RICHMOND has pleasure in presenting SIDEBAWDS AND DRAWERS an Old TYme Music Hall featuring Music , dancing and laughter at DORNEY PALACE OF VARIETIES Trumpers field. on SATURDAY 26th APRIL 1975 at 8 15 . p.m. free Buffet. Licensed Bar. Tickets : One Guinea. Dress : Victorian - first drink free. Tickets and table reservations from Dorney Bakery , Local Organisations and Maidenhead 26972. ---------------------- -- - 20 - ·- Have_you_all_planned_your_ holidays? Why not come & support the HUNGER LUNCH To be held in aid of the Eton-Dorney Project Chil'drens' Holiday Fund at Badgers.Village Road Dorney on Tuesday, 13th May, 1975 12. 30 - 2 p.m. Bread & cheese coffee. 25p. minimum - 21 - DORNEY SCHOOL P.T.A. School Fete: Mr. & Mrs. Fauchon have kindly agreed to organise this year 's fete on Saturday 14th June; they will be contacting parents and friends shortly to assist with the running of this important event. In the meantime any offers of help will be appreciated; their telephone number is Maidenhead 32393. Barbecue : Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hakesley have again allowed us to hold our Barbecue in their gardens at ' Rookwood' Old Marsh Lane, on Saturday 28th June. This year we are hoping to have a marquee, dance floor and use of the swimming pool. Dick and Jodi Walsh are arranging what promises to be a sumptuous barbecue feast. Everyone will be welcome , make up a party and come along for an evening of music, dancing and entertainment. All proceeds towards the purchase of a pottery kiln in the new Craft Room. Dates for your diary :- Saturday 22nd November, - School Christmas Bazaar. Saturday 29th November P.T.A. Merry Christmas Dance. Michael Langston Chairman P.T.A. • -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- 0 I I 0 0 I I 0 0 b COME AND SUPPORT THE DORNEY GUIDES b I ---------------------------- ------ I 0 0 I I ? AT A COFFEE MORNING ? 0 0 I I ? ON ? 0 0 I I ? THURSDAY, MAY 1ST. 11 a.m. ? 0 0 I I 0 ? b IN AID OF THE DORNEY GUIDE CAMP FUND ? ' 0 0 I 1 AT 0 0 I ' 0 0 I b MELROSE, DORNEY REACH• o b b t I i o? 0 BRING & BUY STALL. RAFFLE . I· I 0 0 I I 0 0 1 -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-1 The Dorney Guides have been busy for the past few weeks learning the Dances needed for their Country Dancer Badge. They all successfully achieved this when they went to take their test at the Taplow W. I. Hut, Institute Road . The following Guides have gained these badges - Margaret Wood Diane Jarratt Sharon Hakesley Claire Sanders Needlewoman. Emergency Helper Service Flash. Service Emblem . Entertainer. Child Nurse. Entertainer. Entertainer. Hostess. - 23 - The following Guides have gained these badges (cont'd. ) Joanne Grant Denise Haisman Janice Barnes Beverley Smith Angela Perryman Susan Tyler Jane Aldridge Catherine Shott Fiona Jones Entertainer. Horsewoman. Entertainer. Hostess. Entertainer. Entertainer. Entertainer. Entertainer .. Entertainer. Hostess. Speaker. Hostess. Hostess. Hostess. Child Nurse. A Course of First-Aid Lectures are to be run at the St. John' s Ambulance H.Q. in May. The company are holding their summer camp from August 17th to August 22nd, at Elmfield, Cliveden. Gill Langston - 24 - DORNEY WOMEN 'S INSTITUTE The most exciting news at the March meeting was the result of the Sponsored Knit-in on behalf of the Arthritis and Rheumatism Council for Research. A total of E69.73p. had been raised, and Mrs. Saunders was congratulated on collecting Ell from her sponsors. The President thanked Mrs. Roberts for lending her house for this event, which had been greatly enjoyed by all those who took part. We were very pleased to welcome a new member, Mrs. Turner, to the meeting. A final check of names was held for the outing to Hatfield House on April 23rd. The coach will start from Dorney at 10. 30 a.m. Other suggestions were discussed for an outing during the summer. There was considerable enthusiasm for a trip to the sea in July, but more support will be needed to fill a 29-seater coach. A play-reading group has been organized for Friday evenings at 8 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Wilkinson. The first meeting will be on April 4th. We heard a progress report on the slimming club held by Mrs. Jones on Tuesday evenings. In the first week members had lost a total of 16 lbs. between them, and the sum of Sp. had been forfeited by one un-named backslider. Non-W.I. members interested in play-reading or dieting are warmly invited to join in with these groups. The first Group Meeting of the new Grenfell Group is on April 11th, at Iver Heath New Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. will be a display of arts and crafts by each Institute. Friday, There Mrs. Clifford is collecting the birthdays of all W. I. members, so they may look forward to receiving a card on the appropriate day. - 25 - More good news - Mrs. Huddart and Mrs. Allen have invited us to a cheese and wine party at Mrs. Huddart's house in Taplow on Wednesday, April 2nd at 11.30 a.m. Our speaker on canals, Mr. J. Betts, was unable to come, but was ably replaced at the last moment by Mr. Richard Shelton. He gave us a brief history of canals in Britain in the last 200 years and their use as an important means of transport. Many of them were planned by great engineers like Brunel, and journeying along the few canals left today gives us a glimpse back into the past. He showed us some interesting slides taken from his own boat travelling up the River Wey, the Thames and the Grand Union Canal as far as the centre of Birmingham. Of more local interest were the scenes showing how the Slough Canal Group, to which he belongs, have worked hard to clear the derelict section there for use as a modern cruise-way and recreation centre. The plates of biscuits in the competition all looked delicious. The winners were Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Horner and Mrs. Harrison. At the next meeting, on April 9th, Mr. D. Allen will speak on "The Life History of a T.V. Programme". Competition: An old family photograph (with approximate date) Teas: Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Hammerton. - 26 - DORNEY COMMON Do C mmon Opened On Sat. 15th March The grazing season on rney o 1975 and is expected to last to about lst November. There will be 199 beasts at pasture or a little under l􀈉 per acre. Some so sheep will be folded from 1st December 1975 to 31st January 1976 as an experiment. Thames Water Authority took over the Sewage Farm from Slough together with the common rights appurtenant in_l974: I􀈊 is understood that they will wish to take up their stint in 1976 and to bid at the market for rights for additional rights from other commoners. This increase in demand for grazing is likely to create an interesting situation, which has not existed for many years. The cost of this season 's operations on the Common amount nearly £1,000. This includes liming, re-seeding an area, of thistles, nettles and wall barley and water rates. to control I have asked the Divisional Surveyor to have the new roadside verges of the neat and tidy before 1st June, when the Preliminary judging Best Kept Village Competition starts. He has already re-instated the cattle grid gates and reflecting cattle warning signs. I would ask drivers of motor vehicles to drive with due care. In an accident these signs put the onus on the driver as commoners ' cattle do not commit an offence by being on the public highway within the bounds of the Common and the:e behaving as beasts will. Most accidents occur about pub closing time or shortly after midnight. P.D.S.P. - 27 - NATURE NOTES Over the last fortnight, we have been watching, with great interest, the building of a nest by a hen blackbird. The site chosen by this hard working bird is in the clematis against the garage wall and only two metres from a house window. Most of the material used in the nest construction has been leaf skeletons and these have been built-up to form a platform about 25 cm thick. More than once during the days since we first noticed operations, we had felt that the site had been deserted, for there would be no sign of the bird or any increase in nesting materials. Now the work is complete and four eggs have been laid in the cup which is about 8 cm deep and as is usual, the hen is incubating them. So far the hen has not been disturbed by the many comings and goings but merely keeps her beady eye on you as you pass within touching distance. This weekend has been a fair test and she shouldn't desert now. The incubation will last 13-14 days and then, after the youngsters hatch, both parent birds will be involved in their feeding. A further 13-14 days should see them flying. It will be interesting to see which of the male birds in the area will be the proud father. One old faithful, who must be at least three years old, can be recognised by his almost pied coloration due to a scattering of albino feathers. I think he is our favoured contender for the title. - 28 - THE WEATHER OF FEBRUARY February started with the promise of more typically winter weather, for an anti-cyclone settled to the east of us, and blew air in from the continent; but it was just far enough south for the air to come from the warmer parts of Central Europe. After a fairly cloudy start, the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th were all sunny after early mist had cleared. The barometer trace was unusual, for the glass fell gently, but without interruption for 13 days, so it was not surprising that eventually it turned quite wet, with .63" of rain spread over the 11th and 12th. Although the glass rose again quite steeply on the 15th and then remained high for the rest of the month, the unsettled weather did not clear until the 20th. With another anti-cyclone to the east, the rest of the month proved very pleasant. Most days were sunny, but on the 23rd and 25th the sun failed to break through, and it remained dull and cold. During this very calm period we experienced the worst fogs of the winter, with visibility down to 50 yards on several mornings: and once again I found it incredible that despite exhortations in press, radio and T.V. , and the evidence of their own eyes, there were still some motorists with so little road sense that they failed to use dipped headlights in these conditions. From March 23rd new legislation is planned which will allow the police to prosecute such behaviour. During this settled period we actually had some frosts, with a 0 minimum of -2 Con the 27th. As the maximum did not exceed 0 13½ c, (on the 28th) , February was not quite so unseasonably warm as some of the other winter months. The winter has in fact been exceptionally mild, indeed according to records the warmest for over a century : and oddly enough at a time when there is a fear of world temperatures dropping. I wonder if the spring will be as long and bleak as that which followed the previous mild winters? - 29 - With a mere 1. 4" of rain, February was no fill-dyke month: and with eleven sunny days, it was much pleasanter than usual. ISOBAR TABLE TENNIS Anyone interested in playing Table Tennis with a view to forming a Club in Dorney. (Junior and Senior), - contact - Mike Ainsworth, 'Davette', Ashford Lane, DORNEY. Phone: Burnham 2550 - 30 - ------------------------ ----- -- - -- - - - EDITORIAL NOTICE Business couunitments may shortly enforce my resignation as editor of the Dorney Parish News. This is probably a good thing as after eight years a change of outlook is refreshing and no-doubt desirable. Unfortunately with my resignation the printing facilities will be lost, so the new man (or woman) will need to arrange for the typing and reproduction of the magazine as well as the distribution and financial management. I therefore appeal for a volunteer, or volunteers, to take over this worthy and rewarding (though not financially) position. Charles Cody. - 31 - - 32 - Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 1 6th of the preceding month. Editors: Publicity: Editorial Board: Distributors: Rate of Subscriptions: Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Tel: Maidenhead 24121 Mr. K.A.S. Spiers, 2, Raymead Court, Boulters Lane, Maidenhead. Tel: Maidenhead 27874 Mr. A.E .P. Turner, Lamont, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Tel: Maidenhead23769 The Editors.Mrs. M.C. Cody, Mr. A.E.P. Turner Mrs.Ames.Mrs. Bonvoisin, Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Groves Mrs •. +lakesley, Mrs. Hellmuth, Mrs. Warner-Horne, Mrs.Oxlade, Mrs. Pilkinton, Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Sharphouse, Mrs. Shott, Mrs. Sorensen, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Williamson.Mrs. Wiltshire (Snr.), Mrs. Wooller, Mrs. Wright. 36p per annum for 12 issues. Advertisers and Treasurers of Organisations should please pay their Subscriptions punctually to Mr. Turner. 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 orarticles published in this magazine. E. SARGEANT AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Head Office: Church Street, Slough, Tel: Slough 20081 PRIVATE CHAPELS MONUMENT AL MASONS Windsor Branches: 61 & 313 St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 65982 & 60762 DAY & NIGHT SERVICE HANDYSTORE (G .F. WILLIAMS AND SON) SHOE REPAIRS • HARDWARE • WALLPAPERS • ALL FISHING REQUISITES CYCLE REPAIR SPECIALISTS I, BELL LANE, ETON WICK. Tel: Windsor 60576 Do-lt-YourHlf Centre open 8.30- 7p.m. Sunday 9-1 p.m. NEVILLE AND GRIFFIN (Est. 1867) Producers and Purveyors of HIGH-CLASS DAIRY PRODUCE BARGE FARM DAIRY, BATH ROAD. TAPLOW. MICHAEL S. COBB UPHOLSTERER ANTIQUE AND MODERN FURNITURE Tel. Burnham 3277 KING STABLE STREET, ETON. FIRST CLASS WORK BY EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMAN Tel: MAIDENHEAD 30806 Estimates Free DORNEY POST OFFICE & VILLAGE SHOP Tel. Burnham 5095 Personal service at all times. A pin to an elephant obtainable here. DRY CLEANING Weekday􀁹.30. 6.30 p.m. (except Wednesday 8.30 • 1 p.m.) Saturday 9 • 4.30 p.m. JEAN & EDDIE DOVEY DORNEY VILLAGE BAKERY Built 1899 Home Baked Bread, Wholesale and Retail,. Sold in all the best Shops. VILLAGE SHOP OPEN DAIILY C. V. RIGDEN Telephone: Burnham 4d74 BEAUTY COUNSELOR SKIN ANALYSIS AND MAKE-UP IN YOUR DWN HOME Mra. M. C, CODY Telephone: Maidenhead 24121 A. BOND & SONS GREENGROCERS ETON WICK Our Delivery Van calls In Dorney TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS ather/ Garage ooRNEY AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERS Specialists in: - PHONE: Burnham 3188 Crypton tuning (Aids Petro/ Economy), M.O.T. Testing Maintenance & Servicing G. A. SAVAGE & CO. [Slough] LTD. TRANSPORT & REMOVAL CONTRACTORS ESTIMATES FREE ANY DISTANCE 167 Bower Way, Cippenham, Slough. Tel: Slough 21080 BENDIX LAUNDERETTE SELF -SERVICE (PROP. A.J. KELLY) 31 a ETON WICK ROAO, ETON WICK Telephone: WINDSOR 65070 The above launderette operates a collection and delivery service IN THIS AREA EACH WASH IS INDIVIDUALLY WASHED BY THE FAMOUS BENDIX AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE GIVING A TUMBLING ACTION OF TWO WASHES AND FOUR RINSES USING ONLY SOFT WATER I A. De Sonol 2 Bell Lane, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Windsor 65682 ... 􀁆, . - ... r􀀇 ·-- E. W. ARNOLD AND SON LTD. BUTCHERS OF QU>,LITY ETON WICK Daily Deliveries (ex Monday) Tel: Windsor 64410 J. T. IRELAND LTD. BUILDERS AND CONTRACI'ORS 41 ETON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK. Telephone : Windsor 6S373 & 66305 THE SPANISH BIT RIDING SCHOOL ELMS FARM, DORNEY COMMON. Ponies and Cobs for Hire Daily Rides Riding Holidays Quiet Ponies for Children Training of beginners is our Speciality Telephone: BURNHAM 61275 WESTCOIGN SWIMMING POOL RAY PARK AVENUE, MAIDENHEAD Telephone 26687 SAFETY. FUN AND FITNESS CHILDREN AND ADULTS TAUGHT INDOOR POOL WARM WATER EXPERT TUITION THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY SPECIALISTS IN 18TH & EARLY 19TH CENTURY PORCELAIN ALSO ANTIQUE FURNITURE PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY ANTIQUES YOU WISH TO SELL. FREE VALUATIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE SELLERS. TEL: BURNHAM 3247 SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES I st Sunday in the month 2nd Sunday in the month 3rd Sunday in the month 4th Sunday in the month 5th Sunday in the month VICAR: CHURCHWARDENS: 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 6.30 p.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. 1030 a.m. Holy Communion Family Communion and "Explorers" Evensong Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Holy Communion Family Communion and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Holy Communion Matti ns and "Exp I orers" The Rev. John Methuen, The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 62823 Lt. Col. P.D.S. Palmer, Dorney Court, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 4638 Mr. M.J .L. Armstrong, Badgers, Village Road, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 5595 ISSUE NO. 5/75 MAY, 1975 E D I T O R I A L During the years that I have had the pleasure of assisting Charles Cody to produce the magazine, almost every month I reflected on the apparent lack of interest in the contents by the readers. I say apparent because my observations are based on the absence of any spontaneous letters concerning the previous edition. Perhaps my conclusions are wrong and there is far more interest than one would suspect. If that is the case then it is fine. But how are we to know? Each month quite a number of people give thought and time to writing for the magazine. Either a report for their particular interest or an article for everyone's interest - whatever it may be it is a contribution to the Parish Magazine and the various people will only know how their work is received if occasionally someone says something. The magazine is also a place where opinions on Parish matters may be expressed. It has been a constant hope that people will air their views and stimulate open conversation to involve more people. During my "service" I may on occasion have mooted some rather outrageous subjects to obtain some response but more often than not they have evoked nothing. The Editor needs the support and interest of readers if the magazine is to be alive and not just a Diary. It may be that that is acceptable - your views on this would be useful. Although i do not now live in the Parish I still feel a small part of it and my interest will remain, but I believe that my place should be taken by someone closer to parish life. I suggest that when someone emerges to take over from Charles, I will at the same time relinquish my pen. - 1 - ,-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o -o -o -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- 0 I I 0 0 I I 0 0 I I 0 ? MATERIAL FOR PUBLICATION IN THE JUNE b 0 I I 0 ? EDITION OF THE DORNEY PARISH NEWS MUST b o r I 0 ? BE RECEIVED BY THE EDITORS BY 11TH MAY. b 0 ------'-"-'-'-- I I 0 o r 1 WE REGRET THAT, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, 0 0 ' I 0 ? NOTHING RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE CAN BE b 0 I I 0 ? INCLUDED IN THE JUNE EDITION. b 0 I I 0 0 I ' 0 0 I I ? o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o -o-o-o-o-o-o - - 2 - • • The Easter Festival this year was extremely well attended and was a very meaningful and joyful occasion. I would like to express my thanks to all those who helped with the organisation and planning which helped to make this possible and to all those who took an active part in the various events. On Easter Day, as always, the Church was full to capacity but a number of people have mentioned to me how exciting it was to have a similar number of people gathered together on Palm Sunday. The new times for Good Friday seemed to suit a lot of people and I am told that many more people came to either one or other of the two services than ever before. The great festivals of Christianity always seem to be more inspiring when people are conscious that they are being caught up in a celebration which is being enjoyed by a large number of their friends, neighbours and acquaintances. I personally found the whole week to be a very moving experience. I am also very conscious of the generosity of everyone who contributed to .the Easter offering and I would like publicly to express my thanks and gratitude for this gesture of support and good-will. I am very happy to be able to say that we have at long last been able to find a paper mill willing and able to buy waste paper. Mrs. Hill of Dorney Common very kindly let us know of another firm and although the price per ton is somewhat less, nevertheless as hitherto, all money collected will be given to the Childrens' Holiday Fund. I am sure that everybody will be very relieved to hear that the Fund is going to be fed in this way and also that they will be able to get rid of their piles of waste paper. Please, therefore, could you start to bring it round to the Vicarage again (in boxes or tied up in bundles if possible). I would be very grateful if we could get the scheme going again as soon as possible. Ascension Day this year falls on May 8th and there will be a celebration of Holy Communion at 8.00 p.m. in Church. This day marks the end of the Easter Festival and I hope that as many - 3 - people as possible will want to thank God for the Resurrection and Exaltation of Jesus on this day. I would also like to draw your attention to the Hunger Lunch to be held at Badgers, Village Road, Dorney on Tuesday, May 13th from 12. 30 in aid of the Project's Childrens' Holiday Fund. Even more children are hoping to come to the Conference Centre this year and in spite of the revival of the waste paper scheme the Fund is rather depleted at the present time and so I do hope that as many people as possible will support this event. Michael and Sarah Armstrong have asked us to contribute a minimum of 25p per head. Whit Sunday, May 18th is the birthday of the Church and with Christmas and Easter is one of the three major festivals of the Christian year. Please make every effort to stand up and be counted on that Day at 10. 30 at the Family Festival Service and Communion. May 18th also marks the beginning of Christian Aid week which lasts until Saturday, 24th. It is perhaps significant that the first thing that we are asked to do, having celebrated the anniversary of the Church's coming into existence, is to support this world -wide programme of help which is organised on this large scale so as to be able to concentrate our gifts where they are most needed. There will be a house-to- house collection in the usual way and I hope that everybody will remember the social and economic problems of the whole world. It is all too easy for us to grouse about the problems of this country's balance of payments, inflation, the cost of living etc. and to forget that half the world would be only too pleased to have to tackle these sort of problems rather than to worry where the next snack, shelter and shilling is coming from. The children of the Parish have already been circulated with information about the Diocese of Oxford's Childrens' Gift Service in support of a special project designed particularly for them. This year the service itself, at which the childrens' gifts are presented in Oxford Cathedral by representatives from the whole Diocese, is on Saturday, May 31st (half-term) at 3. 00 p.m. It is hoped that we will be able to send a deputation from Dorney perhaps - 4 - • in one or two minibuses, so I hope that parents will encourage their children to do their "bit". The project this year is to raise El,500 to buy special equipment to help the deaf children of the Borough Great Hospital in Reading. If this target is reached we will be able to buy enough of this special equipment to be a real help. I am sorry that this month's letter has been so much of a series of appeals for support and contributions but in this Parish we do try to support a great variety of activities. My final request is for some more young people to help run the Sunday afternoon youth club at Dorney Vicarage. As you know this club is run jointly with the help of Eton College boys and young people from Dorney. Several young people are very loyal and hard-working and at the same time have an enjoyable couple of hours on Sunday afternoons in term-time but they do need a bit more support and a few more helpers would be very welcome. The children are mostly from Slough or Eton Wick and between the ages of six and thirteen. Their activities are indoor and outdoor games at the Vicarage and various outings (e.g. Windsor Great Park, London Airport, Eton College Gym etc.) Anybody who would like to come please contact me or Louise at the Vicarage. JOHN METHUEN. - 5 - CHURCH REGISTERS It has been suggested that we publish regularly the names of the b􀇢ptised, married or buried in the Parish as recorded in the Church Registers. BAPTISMS: September 15th September 29th January 12th February 16th March 16th March 30th CONFIRMATIONS: February 2nd Suzanne Elizabeth Doore Daniel James Doore John Matthew Stephen Finch Timothy Peter. Weeks Louisa Verona Scott Phillippa Joanne McNeilly Simon James Luckett Philip James Wright Jeremy John Belcher Nicholas John Bonvoisin Timothy Holt Gerard Peter Tyler John Edward Hellmuth David William Burgess Paul John Hurnpleman Laura Avalee Blundell Sally Jane Freemantle Kay Elizabeth Mary Summers Joanne Elizabeth Turner Jane Sally Margaret Summers Anne Catherine Shepheard Joyce Richmond Edith Giffard Wood Dorothy Margaret Belcher Muriel Holloway - 6 - A • MARRIAGE: October 5th BURIALS: February 12th February 28th Richard Stanley Wharton Anna Maria Theresa Miggiani David John Lannon (ashes) Cecil William Morrell (ashes) - 7 - May 2nd May 4th May 8th Ascension Day May llth Easter VI May 18th Whit Sunday May 25th Trinity Sunday June 1st Trinity I May 3rd May 10th May 17th May 24th May 31st May 3rd 10th 17th 24th 31st June 7th DORNEY CHURCH DUTY ROSTER 7. 30 p. m. Patronal Festival 8.00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Family Communion 6.30 Evensong 8. 00 p. m. Holy Communion 8.00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Mattins 8.00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Family Communion 8.00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Mattins 8.00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Family Communion ------6-.3-0-- E--v-en-s-o-n-g- --------- DORNEY CHURCH CLEANING ROSTER Mrs. Ames Mrs. Chase/Mrs. Roberts Mrs. Walsh Mrs. Harpur Mr. Roberts Mrs. Warner-Horne Mr. Eastgate Mrs. Fauchon Mr. Robb Mr. Liney Mr. Belcher Mrs. Harpur Mr. D. Pepler Mr. Wilkinson Mr. G. Pepler Mr. Houldsworth Mr. Eastgate Mrs. Hellmuth/Mrs. Warner-Horne Mrs. Davies/Mrs. Stewart DORNEY CHURCH FLOWER ROSTER Mrs. Turner-Laing Mrs. Belcher Mrs. Stacey Mrs. Stopford Mrs. Campion Mrs. Roberts - 8 - ,. THE PARISH PUMP or jottings on the April Parish Council Meeting. Before the meeting started, the P. C. met the two applicants for the post of Clerk to the P. C. and appointed Mr. R.C. Sharphouse who will take over office on 1st May. The chairman said how fortunate the Parish was in having two such able people as Mr. Sharphouse and Mr. E.A.D. Cleeland stepping forward to take the position. Highways The new edition of the 2'," definitive map of footpaths which the P.C. ordered has now arrived and has proved to be exactly the same as the old one as far as our footpaths are concerned. It seems that the footpath realignments which we thought had been completed, have yet to be finalised. These paths are the one linking Dent 's Corner with Ashford Lane and the one to the East of the Common and to the South of Eton Wick which was being rerouted on the South bank of the stream rather than across what is now the middle of the field. The D.S. has been notified of the damaged guard rail to the bridge over Cress Brook at Clime's Corner. The D. S. is to be asked to do something about the state of the footpath on the north side of Harcourt Road between Meadow Way and the telephone Kiosk . - 9 - Children ' s Playground The new chains for the swing have now arrived and will be fitted shortly. There has been nothing forthcoming in the way of help for ' the provision of large pipes etc. for the playground and Mr. Belcher would still like to hear from anybody who has practical suggestions and suitable "apparatus" that could be incorporated into our/your recreation ground. Bus Service No.22 As two months have now passed since the meeting with the Bus Co. at the B.D.C. offices and as still nothing has been heard about improvements to the service, it was decided to write a prodding letter to the Area Manager. It seems however , that nothing may be done until talks between the County Council and the Company over the size of the available subsidies have been completed. A suggestion which is to go forward for discussion is the possibility that occasional buses on the main road (A4) services might be diverted through Dorney via Marsh Lane and Huntercombe Lane or Lake End Road. Extension to School Field The acquisition by the County Council of part of Trumper's Field is being held-up because the parties involved seem to be poles apart in their discussion on a price. The B.D.C. have been asking for far too much - much more than one would have expected for a piece of open space, (but not perhaps building land?) Bulk Containers 9 - 23 June Usual places. Common Road To prevent further accidents , the C.C. was asked by the Commoners to level the piles of soil half way across the Common. As the - 10 - county, who 's responsibility it was, were dragging over the matter, Bonds of Eton Wick were given the bill has been sent to the county. Local Government Boundary Commission their heels job and the The last stages of their review will take place at 2. 30 p. m. on Monday 19th May at the offices of the Burnham P.c. , Burnham Park. The public hearing will finish at 5 p. m. but may continue, if necessary, the following day at 10.30 a. m. The chairman will be Mr. J. Rankin. The two boundaries to be clarified are i) in the vicinity if the Slough Crematorium and ii) in the vicinity of wexham Park Hospital. ----------------------- - 11 - MR. PEREGRINE PALMER IN CONVERSATION WITH BROCK At the Parish Council meeting, Mr. Palmer raised the topic of tree planting to replace the many fine old elms that recently have 'been cut down. He said he wanted helpful comments from local people so that the best schemes could be implemented and I (Brock) have undertaken to be the focal point for any suggestions and ideas that may be forthcoming. I have included a map with this article so that reference can be made to specific areas where it may be felt that trees are needed. The planting operation is going to be expensive , so it will be well worth planning. Mr. Palmer outlined his ideas and indicated that the following points would have to be borne in mind : 1. They must not conflict with good farming principles - That arable crops must not be shaded by the growth. (Essentially this means planting must be on the North side of the crop. ) 2. 3. That in permanent pasture islands of trees give protection , whatever the wind direction. (Unfortunately, as you will see, this idea cannot be used.) He does not want to replant trees in hedges as they make it difficult to fence. Also, because the fences are usually nailed to the trees , the wire and nails become embedded in the wood as the tree grows and so a lot of what would be useful timber is wasted. (The stumps that have been left standing bear witness to embedded material , in some cases as much as five feet above the ground.) As trees tend to block views as well as give character, somehow , he would like to retain an open vista and yet have areas of woodland. - 12 - • • • &t,I.JMflY I/IF l..fWllo C ALF LEYS SAW · . • 􀀌-- Prf 111\t:Al>o Cu,. ... C.Otrrl􀀐R. - 1 3 - A S H Fo,rb l> E NTS 􀀂 .....,-,-...,.#--· ......: '.: What kinds of trees please? By looking at the local trees one can get a fair idea of which types will grow well in the Thames Valley gravels and this must be taken as a guide. Mixed woodland has been suggested, with some cypress, like the quick growing ones by the M4 (they can put on 6 feet in a year) to produce a rapid effect and also to act as nurse trees to make the broad leaved ones grow tall and straight. The elm must be left out of the reckoning while the elm disease is still about. Of course, in the ultimate, the decision must be Mr. Palmer 's. Please, send your ideas to me - Brock, via the editor , Only Long Meadow will remain as pasture. There has been a significant removal of elms from B , C , G and H Sites Pro,eosals for discussion A, E, J and . K Small areas of mixed woodland B Belt of trees along edge of field C and D Thorn hedges F Possible replanting Are there any other sites that fit in with the stated policy? Here are a few not so local trees for your thoughts :- Black Italian Poplar Fritz Pauli poplar Large leaved lime London Plane Tulip tree Popu lus x serotina P. trichocarpa Tilia platyphyl los Platanus x acerifol ius Liriodendron tulipifera - 14 - BROCK. Thursday, 1st May Friday, 2nd May Thursday, 8th May Saturday, 10th May " 10th May Tuesday , 13th May Friday, 16th May Whit Sunday, 18th May " " 18th May DIARY OF EVENTS - - ---==-------- Coffee Morning re the Dorney Guides - Melrose, Dorney Reach @ 11.00 a. m. st. James ' Day Festival Ascension Day. 8.00 p. m. Holy Communion at St. James ' P.T. A. Jumble Sale D. W. I. Bluebell Ramble Hunger Lunch - Badgers, Village Road, Dorney @ 12. 30 - 2. 00 p.m. Whist Drive - Village Hall @ 8. 00 p.m. 10.30 a.m. Festival Family Service and communion D.H. S. Outing to Compton Acres Christian Aid Week, 18th-24th May Wednesday, 21st May Saturday, 31st May Saturday, 14th June Wednesday, 18th June Saturday , 21st June D. W. I. - stroll in Savill Gardens Childrens ' Gift Service @ 3.00 p.m. Oxford Cathedral P.T. A. summer Fete - Dorney School D.W.I. - Group outing - coach trip to Hever Castle in Kent. D. H. S. Barbecue & Dance - 15 - ) Saturday, 28th June Saturday, 12th July Monday; 21st July Saturday, 6th September Saturday, 27th September Sunday, 28th September Saturday, 22nd November Saturday, 29th November DORNEY WOMEN ' S INSTITUTE DORNEY WOMEN 'S SOCIAL CLUB DORNEY P.T.A. P.T.A. Barbecue D . H . S . Summer (Rose & Sweet Pea) Show D.H.S. Summer Gardens Competition j udging commences D.H . S. Autumn Show D.H.S. & P.C.C. Harvest Festival Supper Harvest Festival 10.30 a.m. Family Service and Parade School Christmas Bazaar P.T.A. Merry Christmas Dance Meet second Wednesday of every month at 2.30 p.m. Meet fourth Wednesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. First Thursday in every month P.T.A. Committee Meeting - 16 - • • DORNEY WOMEN' S INSTITUTE Back in the Old Village Hall in 1970, the April meeting also took place in a blizzard. This . time the storms of snow were broken up by bright intervals, which helped to concentrate our thoughts on the various Spring activities ahead. A number of members have arranged to borrow the "Vicarage waggon" and drive to join Ibstone W.I. on their Bluebell Ramble on Saturday, May 10th. Our proposed riverside hike has been changed to a stroll in the Savill Gardens on the morning of May 21st. In June there is to be a Group Outing by coach to Hever Castle in Kent, on Wednesday the 18th. Mrs. Huddart and Mrs. Allen were thanked for their very successful cheese and wine party. · Mo􀄄e thanks were expressed by Mrs. Williamson to those who had helped with collections for the R.N.L.I. She said that the sum of £26. 9p. had been sent to the Lifeboat Institution. The President, Mrs. Hohnen , read a most interesting letter from Mrs. Sunley, telling us that the accounts of life in Bucks. villages in the "old days", which we sent in some time ago, had been edited and put together into a book entitled "A Pattern of Hundreds", with a foreword by Sir John Betjernan. The book is to be produced in hard covers at £3 and in paperback at £1. 50, and members are asked to order and pay for their copies in advance, to defray publishing expenses. The book will be available in October , and should prove a valuable record to all those interested in the history of Bucks. Mrs. Clifford reminded members to support the produce stall. Mr. D. Allen , who has been connected with B.B.C. television since it first started before the war , gave us a fascinating talk on his experiences as a Drama Producer and described all the work involved in getting a T.V. programme onto the air. - 17 - In the early days ordinary stage plays were transmitted live, mishaps and all, whereas now they can be pre-recorded on tape. As well as modern plays written specially for television, Mr. Allen has been involved with adaptations of classical novels, and himself produced the first Dickens serial. This would surely have pleased Dickins, who wrote his novels in serial form and liked to give dramatic readings. Mr. Allen said that, contrary to all forebodings, televising a novel actually encourages more people to read the book, and popularises the author in other countries. He was also responsible for producing that well-loved series "Dr. Finlay ' s Casebook11 , and amusingly described what went on behind the scenes at Arden House - in reality a guest house in a small Scottish town, whose owner used to be roused in the middle of the night by agitated mothers demanding the help of Dr. Cameron. To celebrate the 200th episode, instead of the usual cold tea, someone put real whisky in Dr. Cameron ' s glass and nearly choked him. The producer has . to answer all the letters from eagle-eyed experts who have spotted inconsistencies or anachronisms on the set. When filming on location is spread over several days or weeks, difficulties can occur, as in his story of the piebald horse. The firm who hired out the old-fashioned coach provided a dark horse for the first day's filming, and the next day sent a pale horse. The television crew were obliged to dye one side of it, to make it look like the first horse. That night the owner tried to wash the dye off, so on the third day the same horse appeared, looking slightly patchy. The responsibility of the producer can be judged by the vast size of his television audience. To be seen by the same number of people, a play in a large West End theatre would have to run for 35 years. The competition for an old family photograph brought out a delightful selection from everyone ' s attics. The winner was Mrs. Bohnen. Mrs. Cleeland and Mrs. Clifford tied in second place, and Mrs. Sharp was third. - 18 - • At the May meeting there will be a report on the B. F.W. I. council Meeting, and voting will take place on the A. G.M. resolutions. our visiting v.c.o. will be Mrs. Geeves. Teas : Competition : Welfare Clinic : over 60' s Club : Mrs. Saunders, Miss Kilpatrick, Miss Strugnell. The best idea for a competition. Mrs. Sharphouse. May 27th. Mrs. Rowlands, Mrs. Loughnan, Mrs. Jones. ----------------------- - 19 - The Editors Dorney Parish News. Dear Sirs , 59, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach. May I, through your Magazine, thank all the Ladies who attended my 11 Tuppaware Party11 for Spina-Bifida on Wednesday afternoon 19th March . Also, all the kind Ladies who couldn't come but bought something just the same , or sent donations, or bought Raffle Tickets. I'm very pleased to tell you that altogether we made £15 for the Spina-Bifida Association. They have acknowledged this amount and are extremely grateful. Thank you all once again. Yours sincerely , Rita Brades. - 20 - ,. DORNEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Society ' s annual Cheese and Wine Party attracted about 80 members and friends on the 18th April. Convivial chatter at each table must have covered every possible village topic - and more - and finally its horticultural slant was emphasised by Mr. Cyril Harvey, the Superintendent of the Slough Central Nurseries, whose statistics about the thousands of plants he was currently raising and the quantities of compost he needed to sustain them made our local individual production Lilliputian in comparison. However much of the advice he gave should prove to be of practical help in our own activities and I quote a few instances. More and better tomatoes from the same number of plants, indoors or outside, should be produced if, after the first truss has set , you allow a side shoot to develop until it is about the same thickness as the main stem, then take it out. The effect should be to produce a shorter and more sturdy plant setting one or two more trusses than if a longer and thinner stem had been allowed to develop. Outdoors, the plants should be limited to four trusses, but each should produce substantial fruits. Then there is a useful way of making the most of the somewhat reduced numbers in the seed packets and extending the runner bean crop to cover the season from beginning to end by pressing one or two bean seeds into the row between each of the already growing bean plants so that as the early plants become exhausted the younger ones take over. Other hints included a warning not to buy flower seedlings, tempting though some of the seed boxes even now on display may be, unless they can be kept protected until the best planting time which is the last week in May. The Nursery Gardens at Wexham are open to the public on Saturday and Sunday May the 3rd and 4th and 10th and 11th from 2.0 p. m. to 4 p. m. and anyone interested will be welcome. Evening visits on other days can also be arranged for modest sizes parties if application is made to the Parks Director. Mr. Harvey suggested however that as the planting out will take place in late May visits should not be delayed. - 21 - The results of the Spring Gardens Competition, announced by the time this issue of the Parish Magazine is published, will suggest other worthwhile visits. Comptbn Acres, our venue for the 18th May, offers a great deal of interest to the visitor. This group of about ten individual gardens, each with its own theme is well endowed with fountains and statuary in bronze, lead and marble all enhanced by, as well as supporting, their garden setting. Unlike the majority of large private gardens where the general effect is to produce long-range views and landscape effects, Compton Acres emphasises the features of each garden within its own confines arid these. are mostly not much greater in area than a good many of the gardens in the Dorney District. The gardens were developed between the Wars from moorland overlooking Poole Harbour by Mr. T.W. Simpson with inspiration, a great deal of financial outlay, and an enthusiastic Head Gardener, and then, after near dereliction during and following the Second World War, restored developed and maintained by their new owner and his successors. It seems to me quite fascinating that individuals with enthusiasm to carry through ideas for garden development can give so much pleasure to so many people and yet, even more than most other artistic achievements such as painting, sculpture and architecture, the original beauty cannot last without continued attention to maintain it. The same sort of original individual inspiration and continued maintenance shows itself in all successful gardens both private and public. Windsor Great Park with Virginia Water and the well-known Savill Gardens and the Valley Gardens are good examples. It is perhaps appropriate to mention that early May is usually the best time to see the wonderful collections of azaleas and rhododendrons which these latter gardens have to display. Perhaps May should be the 'Month of the Gardens' with inspection of the local prizewinning gardens, followed by visits to the - 22 - A grander scale of the Great Park and its gardens leading to special personal efforts to win the Best Kept Village Competition for which judging starts in early June. As the Parish Meeting Report last month said " ... success would depend on everybody pulling their weight". Verges, hedges and front gardens, weeds on drives ... which reminds me! R.C. S. Come & support the HUNGER LUNCH To be held in aid of the Eton-Dorney Project Childrens' Holiday Fund at Badgers. Village Road Dorney on Tuesday, 13th May, 1975 12.30 - 2 p.m. Bread & cheese coffee. 25p. minimum - 23 - FIRST DORNEY GUIDE COMPANY It is now three years since the formation of the Guide Company. One of its founder members, Margaret Wood, has attained the highest standard of proficiency that can be obtained by a Guide; The Queens Guide Badge. Margaret' s certificate will be presented to her with other candidates in the County at High Wycombe on Tuesday May 20th. The Queens Guide Badge will be presented sometime during the month at another function. The following Guides obtained these Badges during the Easter Holidays - Claire Sanders - Toymaker Diane Jarratt - Speaker Beverley Smith Susan Tyler - Child Nurse Jane Aldridge Catherine Shott A division camp is being held at Chalfant Heights from Friday 16th May till Sunday 18th May. Six Guides will be attending this. Gill Langston - 24 - • NATURE NOTES: Last month I wrote of a blackbird's nest in the clematis against our garage wall. You may remember I mentioned that it was mainly constructed from leaf skeletons but what I didn't mention was that mud had not been used to bind everything together. r wondered just how the nest would fair once vigorous offspring started to make their presence felt. we were away for most of the incubation and returned after the hatching to find that only three of the four eggs had proved to be fertile. The partially albino cock bird turned out to be the father and he was now much in evidence at feeding time. Returning after a further absence, the nest was found to be in a very sorry state, all tipped to one side and already one of the nestlings dead on the ground. To.help or not to help? that was the question, for if something wasn't done fairly smartly the other large youngsters would soon be in trouble too. In the end I fixed the nest by a piece of wire to the clematis, but in doing so caused both offspring to leap out and run off down the garden with frantic parents after them. For nearly three hours we tried to get the youngsters to remain in the nest. one on its own would stay, but the introduction of the second caused the first to leave. In the end, we filled-up both of them with chopped worms and, in the gathering gloom, both settled down in the nest for what turned out to be a very frosty night. The parents had been most put out by our antics and kept well clear until the following morning when they once again resumed the feeding. All went well until just after 10 a. m. , when for no apparent reason, both youngsters left the nest to be fed about the local gardens by the parents. We consoled ourselves that they were old enough and that their time had come to leave. k me Wonder if Interfering with nature like this, always ma es by doing so one is really doing the subject any long term good. Here, we had a mother who had not inherited the ability to produce a proper nest and the chances are that her offspring - 25 - would also have inherited this unfortunate trait. Normally "nature" is so organised that from the very large numbers of offspring produced by a species of organism, only the best will survive. The environment can only support so many, the potential amongst the offspring being far too great for the food available, some must perish at some stage to keep things in balance. If, in this case, the young blackbirds had died before leaving the nest, at least here was a chance that the ability to build poor nests would have been removed. -------"!"------------..... -- - 26 - • • THE WEATHER OF MARCH The first day of March was quite sunny, but an unsettled dull spell followed. From the 2nd to the 14th, there was rain every day, and a strange feature was that from the 3rd to the 9th it became steadily wetter, culminating in 13.5mm of rain on the 9th; when one of those little depressions, that cause so much trouble, came up the Channel. Another unpleasant aspect of these local depressions is that they suck air in from the north, so not only was it wet, but it was also cold; and a really wet day, with a maximum temperature of only 7°c is pretty horrid for March: but worse was to follow later. Low pressure persisted to the south of us for another week or so, and it was the 16th before we saw any worthwhile sunshine again. There was more sunshine on the 17th and 18th, but the 18th reminded us with snowshowers, that wiriter was still not very far away. The 19th, with a strong wind, and a maximum temperature of s0c was far from springlike. More dull, but slightly warmer weather followed, with quite heavy rain on the 22nd and 27th. Then more howling northerly winds funnelling around depressions in the southern North Sea brought traditional Christmas fare on· Good Friday morning; somm of snow, followed by brilliant sunshine; a splendid day indeed - if you like that kind of thing. The 29th and 30th saw more snow showers, but less sun, and to cap it all, a clap of thunder on the Saturday afternoon. The total rainfall, now that this column has completed its conversion to metric, by public demand, was 82mm. I use millimetres and not centimetres, because the International System of units, which will eventually become the world -wide version of the Metric system, prefers its Wlits in multiples of 1000. The maximum temperature was 15°c on the 3rd and 4th, and 0 thereafter we never exceeded 11􀄃 C, and as there were only three really sunny days, March maintained the record of cold bleak springs following unusually mild winters. 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JAMES I st Sunday in the month 2nd Sunday in the month 3rd Sunday in the month 4th Sunday in the month 5th Sunday in the month VICAR: CHURCHWARDENS: 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 6.30 p.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I O .30 a.m. Holy Communion Family Communion and "Explorers" Evensong Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Holy Communion Family Communion and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" The Rev. John Methuen, The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 62823 Lt. Col. P.D.S. Palmer, Dorney Court, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 4638 Mr. M.J .L. Armstrong, Badgers. Village Road, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 5595 ISSUE NO. 6/75 JUNE, 1975 E D I T O R I A L Readers will recognise that I am not one who takes readily to change. In my own defence I would qualify this by 'unnecessary change' although I realise that my opinion of 'unnecessary' will differ from that of others, as for instance, my thoughts on metrication. A glance at Isobar this month will illustrate how misguided I was. For one of the 'old-school' then, last Friday started-off badly. Somewhere between the seven o'clock news and 'Thought for the Day', in fact during Philishave time, I caught an announcement about a modern-language marriage service. The bristles on my chin rose perceptibly although as I am neither of the Church of England nor contemplating (a second) marriage, it would be hard to define why I should feel concern. I suppose I am concerned because, no-doubt again misguidedly, (and here I am not thinking solely of Church matters) I consider that a great deal of today's so-called reform is simply 'change for change sake' or certainly change enforced without any evidence that it is for the better. In some cases (dare I mention Education) it is simply to fulfil a political ideology. Although in my own Church reformation is a dirty word, we have seen a number of changes in the past years. We have particularly suffered at the hands of the translators who have transposed words of beauty into basic English, thus succeeding in alienating many of the older laity whilst failing to attract the young. As it happens, my fears for the Church of England marriage service proved unfounded. There is much to commend in the new words and of course some phrases have, by public demand, been retained although I am sorry that "and thereto I plight thee my troth" is not among them. Liturgical Commissions do not believe that the layman can understand or appreciate the succinctness of such oldworld terms. The claim that the service is also in the modern idiom is not quite fulfilled, for I could find not a single "an' that" or "you know" anywhere in the text, which "at this moment in time", would make it more "meaningful". Perhaps the clergy will permit the inclusion of such compulsive interjections. - 1 - Just under one hundred people attended the St. James' Day Festival Service and cheese and wine party that followed it on May 2nd. This is the first year that we have done this and I think that everybody who came found it a very enjoyable and significant occasion. I am sure that we would all like to thank Peter Belcher and everyone else who helped to make the festival a success. Hopefully, now that we have established a tradition we will be able to build on it in future years. Canon Kenneth Wright who preached told us that if the Church is not only to grow in the way in which the Christian Community in Dorney has been growing over the past few years, but to survive at all, we must all pull together and stand up and be counted as a community. We must not allow the financial pressures that surround us to detract us from our true purpose to further the Kingdom of God in this area. If this is to be done at all it has got to be done by everyone. It is not something that we can sit back and let the Vicar, or the Churchwardens, or the P.C.C., or "someone else" try to do on their own. We live in rapidly changing times and we cannot stand still. Unless we commit ourselves fully to God and to each other we will not even be able to stay where we are, let alone move on and progress in the way in which we would want. During June we are providing an opportunity for members of the Parish to take a look at the mission of the Church and several events are planned to assist this. Mission today is very different from what it was in the past and we should all think very carefully about how we approach it. Mission is not an activity that takes place elsewhere in the world. It is no longer something that we do to other countries like the old P & 0 steamship lines golng over the world but starting in Southampton. Today an airline map would be a more appropriate picture with lines criss-crossing all over the globe, not starting from any one place. The Church in Britian has as much, if not more,to receive from the Church in other parts of the world as it has to give. We must work out our responsibilities in this new era and come to a realisation of what it means to be a member of a world-wide Church. We must think about what partnership and - 2 - • • sharing mean and what our attitude should be towards the missionary associations. On Wednesday, June 18th, there is to be a meeting at St. Andrew's Church, Stoke Pages, chaired by the Bishop of Buckingham and Canon Robertson, the General Secretary of the U.S.P.G. In Dorney itself there will be a 10,30 service on Sunday, June 22nd, when the speaker will be Canon Neech, General Secretary of B,C.M.S. On Tuesday, 24th the Reverend Michael Butler and his wife, Joanna are coming to stay in the village until the following Thursday. Dorney Church has suppcrted Michael Butler, who is a C.M.S. missionary, for a number of years. He is a C.M.S. missionary in Sierra Leone. Details of his visit will be circulated later but we hope that we can provide as many opportunities as possible for people to meet him to talk with him and to hear about what our money has been spent on and what it means to be a missionary today. There will be a tea party at the Vicarage on Tuesday at 4. 00 p.m. and everybody is invited. At 8. 00 p.m. the same evening there will be a special celebration of Holy Communion in Church, followed by coffee at the Vicarage when Michael Butler will speak and show slides of his work. At 5.00 p.m. on the Wednesday there will be a childrens' session at the Vicarage and a number of people have very kindly agreed to entertain Michael and Joanna in their homes so that during their short stay they will be able to meet as many people as possible. I do hope that you will be able to support some of these events, to show an interest in the work of the Church and to discuss its implications for us in Dorney. Many of you will remember Florence Tubbs. She died last December in New Zealand and at her request her ashes have been sent back to be placed in her husband's grave in Dorney. The interment will take place at 3.00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28th. The Vicarage Garden Party is upon us again and a date for this has been fixed for Sunday, July 6th at 2. 00 p.m., so please make a note of this in your diaries so that we can make it a success and as enjoyable as it has been in previous years. I would be very glad to hear from anybody who would like to help - 3 - in any way at the various stalls and attractions. We need ideas as well as willing hands. May I add a final, begging paragraph? As you probably know the work at the Vicarage is nearing completion and this means that a number of plans that have been held up because of the building programme can now be put into action. We are hoping to expand the activities of the Sunday Youth Club by adding to the adventure playground that was built in the Vicarage grounds. For this we need pieces of wood (not too small) , old gardening and carpentry tools, nails, and any odd pots of paint you happen to have hanging around your garage. If you have anything in this line to spare, please give us a ring. We could also use any cast-off easy chairs to supplement those at the Vicarage and to replace those that have been broken over the past few years. Louise would be very pleased to collect any of these items if you are able to help us in this way. JOHN METHUEN. FUNERAL May, 8th CHURCH REGISTERS Lilly Rawlin. Please remember her and her family in your prayers. - 4 - • • • June 1st Trinity 1 June 8th Trinity 2 June 15th Trinity 3 June 22nd Trinity 4 June 29th Trinity 5 July 6th Trinity 6 June 7th 14th 21st 28th July 5th June 7th 14th 21st 28th July 5th DORNEY CHURCH DUTY ROSTER 8.00 Holy Communion Mr. G. Pepler 10. 30 Family Communion Mr. Houldsworth 6. 30 Evensong Mr. Eastgate 8.00 Holy Cormnunion Mr. Roberts 10. 30 Mattins Mrs. Warner-Horne 8.00 Holy Communion Mr. Robb 10. 30 Family Communion Mr. Wilkinson 8.00 Holy Communion Mr. Armstrong 10.30 Mattins Mrs. Fauchon 8.00 Holy Communion Mrs. Harpur 10. 30 Mattins Brigadier Mayes 8.00 Holy Communion Mr. 10. 30 Family Communion Mr. 6. 30 Evensong Mr. --------------------------- DORNEY CHURCH CLEA.􀇵ING ROSTER Mrs. Harpur Mrs. McIntyre/Mrs. Armstrong Mrs. Ames Mrs. Chase/Mrs. Roberts Mrs. Belcher DORNEY CHURCH FLOWER ROSTER Mrs. Roberts Mrs. Houldsworth Mrs. Belding Mrs. Humplernan Mrs. Loughnan - 5 - D. Pepler Belcher Eastgate THE PARISH PUMP or jottings on the May Parish Council Meeting. Our meeting this month was the Annual Meeting of the P.C. It started with both the retiring chairman (Lt. Col. P. D.S. Palmer) and vice-chairman (Mr. D.J. Shott) being re-elected. The chairman welcomed Mr. R.C. Sharphouse to his first P.C. meeting as the Clerk. Also, he thanked Lt. Col. R.W. Dobbin, the retiring Clerk, for all his help to the Council and made a presentation to him as a token of our esteem and thanks. Highways The Road Safety meeting, which had preceded the P.C. meeting, had asked if the white painted elm tree stumps in Marsh Lane near Cli.m.o's Corner, could have red reflector discs added to make them more obvious on misty nights. The Clerk was asked to contact the County Surveyor about this. Having achieved nothing by writing to the D.S. about the state of the tarmac on the north side of Harcourt Road between Meadow Way and the telephone kiosk, this matter was also refered to the County Surveyor. Bus Service No. 22 That the service had improved a great deal over the last month was reflected in the comments made by a number of councillors. - 6 - • • • • A letter from the Area Manager, (who also thought that things had improved, although they had not yet reached 100%) said that this was due to the fact that they were now only ten drivers and two conductors below strength at the Maidenhead Garage. Because of the enormous deficit this year, the Bus Co. has been asked to trim its services so that future losses will not exceed that which the County and District councils can afford to cover . The effect that this will have on our service is not yet known. North Sea Gas Here is a quote from a letter received from N.T.G. "As you know a rough estimate of E5O,00O was quoted to supply gas to Dorney Village only. To supply the four areas set out in your letter would entail a capital investment in excess of El6O,000. This would result in a contribution of something like E65O per property assuming that at least 75% of the properties take a supply of gas. If you would like to proceed further do not hesitate to contact me again. 11 end of quote! ! Start of Councillors' quotes "Don't all rush." and "Please make an orderly queue." Best Kept Village Competition Preliminary judging 1 - 15 June Final judging 15 June - 31 July. The meeting was told that there were one or two black spots but otherwise all areas were "pretty good." The chairman hoped all would keep up the good work. S.E.B. Lighting Charges These are to go up by almost 300% on 31st March 1976. - 7 - Annual Audit 7 - 11 July. The accounts can be inspected during the prece ding week at Oakdene, 2 3 Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. warding for District Council Elections h agreed to Dorney retaining its single ward status. B.D. C. ave Local ombudsman A Commission has been set up to investigate complaints under the Local Government Act 1974. What he can do : " If you consider that you have suffered injusti7e because of maladministration by a local authority (except a parish council) , by a police authority or by a water authority you may be able to have your complaint looked into by an independent Local Commissioner or 110mbudsman". Maladministration refers to the way in which something has been handled - for example, if there has been unjustifiable delay, incompetence, neglect or prejudice - and not to the actual merits of the decision taken by the authority. Provided the action complained of was taken on or after 1st April 1974 (when the new authorities and this new system began) the Local Commissioner will decide whether to investigate the complaint. If he does, then after he has finished the investigation he will write a report which normally must be made available to the public and the press by the authority. - 8 - • • • The report will not usually mention people' s names. If the Local Commissioner finds th at someone has suffered injustice because of maladministration, the authority must tell the Commissioner what they intend to do ab out it" . What he cannot do: "The Local Commissioner cannot investigate complaints about commercial transactions, job grievances and other personnel matters, the general level of rates or water charges and certain education matters , including teaching and the internal organisation of schools and colleges. Complaints about action by the police, as distinct from the administrative acts of a police authority, should be made to the Chief Constable under a separate procedure and cannot be investigated by a Local Commissioner 11 • If you have a complaint we suggest you obtain the booklet called 11 Your Local ombudsman" from - The Commission for Local Administration in England, 21 Queen Anne's Gate, London SWlH 9BU or look at it at your local library. - 9 - DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The May meeting has not yet been held at the time of going to press, so here are just a few notices for June. At the meeting on June 11th, a member from Taplow will report on her visit to the Albert Hall. Mrs. J. Hunter will give a talk on "The History of Eton Wick" . Teas : Mrs . Stacey, Mrs . Raynor & Mrs. Williamson. On June 18th there is the Group Outing to Hever Castle, and on June 26th Miss Kilpatrick and Miss Strugnell have kindly invited us to a Barbecue at the Hermitage . BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION 1975 we have now been informed by the County of Buckinghamshire Association of Local Councils that Dorney with Boveney & Lake End must enter for the Gurney Cup and not the Michaelis Cup as stated in the April Parish News. - 10 - 1st - 15th June 15th June - 31st July Saturday, 14th June Wednesday, 18th June Saturday, 21st June Sunday, 22nd June Tuesday, 24th June to Thursday, 26th June Saturday, 28th June Sunday, 6th July Saturday, 12th July Monday, 21st July Saturday, 6th September Saturday, 27th September Sunday, 28th September Saturday, 22nd November Saturday, 29th November DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE DORNEY WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB DORNEY P.T.A . DIARY OF EVENTS _____ ,. ___ ... ____ Best Kept Village Competition Preliminary judging Final judging P.T.A. Summer Fete - Dorney School D.W.I. - Group outing - coach trip to Hever Castle in Kent. D.H.S. Barbecue & Dance 10. 30 a.m. Special Family Service at St . James' . The Reverend and Mrs. Michael Butler staying in Dorney. P.T.A. Barbecue 2.00 p.m. Vicarage Garden Party D.H .S. Summer (Rose & Sweet Pea) Show D.H.S. Summer Gardens Competition judging commences D.H.S. Autumn Show D.H.S. & P.C.C. Harvest Festival Supper Harvest Festival 10.30 a.m. Family Service and Parade School Christmas Bazaar P.T.A. Merry Christmas Dance Meet second Wednesday of every month at 2.30 p.m. Meet fourth Wednesday of every month at 8.00 p. m. First Thursday in every month P.T.A. Committee Meeting - 11 - BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION 1975 Mr. Belcher, Mr. Smith and I went round the Parish on Monday, 5th May to see what needed doing to bring us up to scratch and came home with a long list of items (of which many are my own headache ). I am glad to say that some of the old black spots have disappeared . On the whole the Parish looked nice and it was clear that residents had already begun to bring it up to competition standard. This is most encouraging and I feel confident that we will have become potential winners by the end of May. The 1st round is judged between 1 to 15 June and throughout we must not relax our efforts to remain tidy and show that we are competition minded. The Final judging is between 16 June to 31 July and this long 6 weeks is a challenge to our perseverance and determination to win. Our aim should be to use the time to get better and better and never to rela x. We CAN do it, you know. Good Luck and UP the wombles: P.D.S. P. --------------------- - 12 - • • • I DORNEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY There were ten entries for the Spring Gardens Competition and, despite the vagaries of the present season, the standards were high. Most of the daffodils had gone and there were many tulips still almost ready to open but on the whole there was plenty of colour particularly from the wallflowers which give a warm show for a lengthy period. Mrs . Phyllis Pollard at Dorney End, received the highest marking with her large and beautifully designed garden in which the flower beds are set off by attractive paths and lawns against the background of the house with its wall plants and climbers. The exceptionally well-stocked greenhouse gave promise of attractive summer bedding and good crops of vegetables. Next in order of marking was Mrs. Vivien Rowlands whose well-kept lawns at Dornview helped to ·set off a remarkably fine stone wall forming a background to a garden seat, and a support for well trained roses and other shrubs. In a nearby raised circular bed surrounded by a low stone wall was an eyecatching splash of tulips just at their best. Third place was taken by Mrs. Olive Roberts at September House. Layout was informal as compared with the other two gardens but again the pleasant lawns set off the colours of the flowering fruit trees and a wide variety of flower beds in full colour had taken advantage of the mass of flower and range of colour for which the polyanthus is so well appreciated. It should not be thought that only the prizewinners are worthy of comment and Mr. Cliff Weeks' front garden wallflower display and his well designed and peaceful main garden was a close runner-up as was Mrs. Kay Loughnan's small plot so beautifully and delightfully planned to incorporate also an extensive view over adjacent meadows. First impressions of a garden have a strong influence with most of us and though the expert garden judge must obviously restrain himself from too much initial impression and must assess a garden's relative worth by a cool and careful analysis, I find personally, that my liking of a garden, as with most things, is not best stated - 13 - in numerical terms. On reflection I think that my own first impressions of a garden derive from its appearance of being cared for and with a sense of purpose. Whether it is utilitarian or for pleasure, -formal or informal, colourful or almost monochrome, I can find it acceptable provided it has succeeded in producing a meaningful impression without a jarring note. Of course different parts of a garden can have different purposes and part of a keen gardener's skill is in linking these in an attractive way or in screening one from another. Indeed it is one of the suggestions in most gardening books that not all of a garden should be immediately visible from a single aspect. Applying these thoughts to the Spring gardens recently seen I note that the gardens with the higher marks certainly appeared to be cared for and it was quite astounding how successful some, and not only prizewinners, were in being weedfree and meticulously tidy. On the other hand there were a few weeds and doubtful pruning in other gardens achieving high marks and I noticed that in these cases the small imperfections were masked by a high standard of lawn maintenance, well cut and with clean edges, a good overall design and some outstandingly attractive features. Stonework or brickwork artistically used for walls or paths can enhance a garden and so can concrete although it is a great deal more difficult to use discreetly. Shrubs and small trees carefully chosen to give variety of colour, texture and height, deciduous and evergreen both included, were extremely successful as background for the more colourful subjects, as screens between garden sections and as frameworks for vistas which made some layouts seem much larger than they actually were by incorporating a view of other surroundings. Raised flower beds supported by stone walls of which there are some good examples in the district seem to fall into two categories, the formal bed generally planted out seasonally and the irregular bed with mainly perennial plants and bulbs left in place over the years. Both types can be very pleasant and the formal bed especially can be quite outstanding but both, I imagine, must occupy a disproportionate part of a gardener's time. - 14 - • • • • The next Horticultural Society event is the Barbecue and Dance to be held on the 21st June. Tickets, priced at £1.75 each, are remarkable value for two events in one and may be obtained from our usual agencies - the Committee Members. Looking further ahead to July, there is the Rose and Sweet Pea Show on the 12th. R.C.S. THE PARISH MAG. I for one am most grateful to the Editors and all those involved in producing and distributing our Parish Mag year after year. To me it is compulsive reading, which I thoroughly enjoy. I think that it must be one of the best in the Country. I also think that it shows clearly that we are a happy and united Parish and that we are doers playing an active part in the numerous village activities with enjoyment. Long may our Parish Mag flourish! P.D.S.P. - 15 - NATURE NOTES: To complete the saga of the blackbirds (see last two months,) with what must be a sign of the times, our mottled male has been keeping two wives!! Last month I was stopped by a neighbour w􀇴o showed me where the male's second wife had her nest. The two sets of nestlings must have made great demands on his foraging powers for both must have hatched at about the same time. Lately I have had the chance of seeing the Great Crested Grebe at close quarters on a local gravel pit where they are now nesting. This grebe is the largest of our grebes and is unlikely to be confused with any of the other species found in this country because of the well developed dark ear tufts .. The nest of the local pair has been built amongst some willows and reeds not far from the shore. The eggs, when first laid were chalky-white but have now become stained and are very hard to see because weeds are pulled over them by the incubating bird when it leaves the nest. Grebes are diving birds and seldom seem to take to the wing to avoid people. Rather, they dive and may remain underwater for up to 30 seconds, reappearing further out in deeper water. - 16 - • • • - -. -- 􀀐 Co1AAT5MtP llll􀀓&.11'( Of' ·- One of their features is the courtship display in which the two birds simultaneously rise out of the water, usually with weeds dangling from the beak. The flight is quite characteristic too. It flies with its rather long neck extended and depressed below the level of the body. The flight is strong and direct when once the bird has risen after pattering for some distance over the water, though the rapid wing-beats give it a laboured look. - 17 - THE WEATHER OF APRIL The first week of April was far from spring-like; for it was cold, with frequent showers of snow and sleet, Slightly warmer, but still rather unsettled weather set in by the 10th; and the second half of the month was a complete change, for a rising barometer brought warmer and much sunnier weather. The only really wet weather during this latter period, was the 19th, with 20mm of rain. From the 16th onwards there were 8 days when the sun shone for half the day or more, and twice, on the 22nd, and again on the 28th, the thermometer climbed to 21°c, which would be quite creditable for mid-summer. The barometer remained quite high for the second half of the month, with a maximum of 1037 millibars: which completes my conversion to metrication. Many of you will already be familiar with these units, for they appear on the T.V. forecast charts. 1000 millibars is equivalent to about 29.53" of mercury. The older barometers with the large glass U tube showed the height of the column of mercury which the pressure of the atmosphere could support, and that height was used as a measure of the barometric pressure. But it is somewhat illogical to measure pressure in terms of linear unit, and the millibar, which is the pressure exerted by a layer of water 1 cm deep, has been used by meteorologists for many years. Unfortunately this is not the unit recommended by the S.I, Metric, This is the Pascal, which is a Newton per square metre. Theoretically the meteorologists should conform, and change from millibars to Pascals, but it is unlikely that they will, for the millibar is well established, and the Pascal is an inconveniently small unit. This is one of several anomalies which make the transition to Metric less smooth than it should be. - 18 - • • Total precipitation for the month, was equivalent to SQnm of rain, which is about average. April was a month almost continental in the sudden transition from winter to spring: for it started with snow, and blossomed into warmth. ISOBAR The Editors, D.P.N. Dear Sirs, Pear Tree Cottage, Dorney, Windsor. In answer to Mr. Brock's letter, asking for suggestions as to what trees should be planted to replace the beautiful Elms. May I put in a plea for some Copper Beeches. They do well in Dorney. Also his idea of Italian Poplars and Limes. If any small trees are needed, Hornbeams are very attractive. Yours sincerely, Brigit Ames. - 19 - -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-01 0 O I I 0 0 I I ? The Editors wish to thank all contributors ? 0 0 b to this edition for kindly meeting the b I I ? early deadline imposed. ? 0 0 I I ? 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Ponies and Cobs for Hire Daily Rides Riding Holidays Quiet Ponies for Children Training of beginners Is our Speciality Telephone: BURNHAM 61275 WESTCOIGN SWIMMING POOL RAY PARK AVENUE, MAIDENHEAD Telephone 26687 SAFETY, FUN A.ND FITNESS CHILDREN A.ND ADULTS TAUGHT INDOOR POOL WA.RM WATER EXPERT TUITION • THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY SPECIALISTS IN 18TH & EARLY 19TH CENTURY PORCELA IN ALSO ANTIQUE FURNITURE PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY ANTIQUES YOU WISH TO SELL. FREE VALUATIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE SELLERS. TEL: BURNHAM 32◄7 SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES I st Sunday in the month 2nd Sunday in the month 3rd Sunday in the month 4th Sunday in the month 5th Sunday in the month VICAR: CHURCHWARDENS: 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 6.30 p.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. 1030 a.m. Holy Communion Family Communion and •Explorers" Evensong Holy Communion Mattins and .. Explorers" Holy Communion Family Communion and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins 3nd "Explorers" The Rev. John Methuen, The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor. Berks. Tel: Burnham 62823 Lt. Col. P.D.S. Palmer, Dorney Court, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 4638 Mr. M.J .L. Armstrong, Badgers, Village Road, Dorney. Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 5595 The Vicar tries to keep Thursday as his day off and you are asked please to respect this except in an emergency, ' • ISSUE NO. 7/75 JULY, 1975 E D I T O R I A L It is with real appreciation of the warm weather that I am able to sit in the sunshine searching for inspiration. The peace and tranquillity of my little garden is very enjoyable, for me - but then this environment is of my own choice - but it may not be the choice of many people even though they be in the position to do so. Many less fortunate are unable to choose their environment and for one reason or another have to live in houses crowded together with little, if any, garden to enable them to enjoy the healthy fresh air and sunshine. To return for the moment to the other group - those who could if they wished, but prefer not, to choose the quiet solitude of their own garden on a fine day, taking their meals outside as well as those chores that one can do in the garden. Just to remove as much clothing as possible gives the occasion a holiday feeling and to have a meal in the same undressed state revives memories of warm beaches in Spain, Italy, Greece etc. It is interesting that some people enjoy doing whatever they do, in crowds. Whether it is the crowds they prefer or the noise and hustle is open to speculation. If may be that in fact it is not a deliberate seeking of crowds or noise, but simply as many others do it, it must be good if it's popular - the herd instinct perhaps. It is of course these differences in behaviour, expressions of our personality, that are supposed to contribute to the richness of society. It might be that far from being expressions of personality it is just a case of behaviour being environmental habit. How much do people change in habit even if their environment changes? My feelings are for those who would like to live differently but cannot for a variety of reasons, but mainly economic. I am grateful that I can spend sunny week-ends in peace and tranquillity in my own garden, because I choose to and because I enjoy it. - 1 - Dear Parishioners, I am very pleased to report three very successful events that have taken place in the last month. Firstly, Christian Aid Week raised over ESO in this Parish which is a good effort, particularly considering the constant requests for money that we get from local and national charities. Our thanks are due to Brigit Ames and the team of helpers. On Saturday, May 31st a representative group of children went to Oxford Cathedral to present Dorney's contribution to the Bishop at the Annual Diocesan Childrens Gift Service. This is a very splendid occasion and I hope that we will continue to support it. Over two thousand children were present in the Cathedral which was crammed to the doors. This year's Project was the Borough Court Hospital at Reading for deaf children. As you know highly specialised equipment is needed to enable the totally deaf children to communicate with the hearing world at all and in a very lively Service the Bishop demonstrated the use of such equipment, especially an electric teddy bear whose eyes light up when it is spoken to rather than producing a growl! This year􀃮 target was El,500 but such is the enthusiasm of the children in the Diocese that over E2,50O was in fact raised. Thirdly, the Riverside Parishes organised a day event at the Vicarage for 9-12 year olds in which a number of children took part. They had a very enjoyable time making things, painting, singing, playing games and watching films. A similar occasion is planned for young people from 12-16 living in this area. This will be a weekend at the Vicarage from September 12/14th and I hope that as many of our young people as possible will be able to take part. When this weekend has been held in the past it has always been well attended and greatly enjoyed. It is an opportunity for young people to think and talk about their Christian faith in an attractive and exciting way. The P.C.C. has been continuing its discussion about the purpose of the Church in our village and we are particularly concerned about building up a feeling of commitment and togetherness within the Christian Community and also welcoming newcomers and visi􀃐ors. - 2 - • • A need has frequently been expressed to provide some way of enabling people to get to know each other in a more informal and relaxed atmosphere which is often not really possible in just a minute or two after the Church Services. So from June 22nd onwards there will be a coffee session after the 10.30 service to help us try to make our Christian Community a more welcoming and friendly body. I hope that people will be able to meet each other and to get to know people with whom they have been worshiping for many years without even knowing their names. It is in the light of this discussion that we have been having about what the Church is really about that I would like to make a comment or two on last month's editorial. I believe that it is very important that people should be able to see that getting married in Church is very different from getting married anywhere else. I am not thinking of the beauty of the occasion so much as its meaning. The form of words used in the Marriage Service is not primarily intended to provide a "nice occasion" when people can enjoy beautiful and traditional language in ancient surroundings and ecclesiastical splendour. Much more important is to stress the fact that the couple getting married are taking solemn and serious vows which are designed to be kept for the rest of their lives. Nobody would question that this is very often a very difficult thing to do and consequently they need all the help they can get both from their friends and relations and especially, from God. To get married in Church above all means that two people are specifically asking God's help and blessing on their life together and are recognising that by putting themselves within the context of his love they stand a much better chance of actually fulfilling their promises than if they were left to their own devices. Despite the fact that the 1928 marriage service (which is the one almost universally used nowadays) is very beautiful, it still carries with it a number of assumptions and pre-suppositions which are carried over from a feudal society which has now gone􀄘 for example, that the woman is "given" as a piece of property from the charge of one man (her father) into .the charge of another man, her husband. Many people feel that this survival of an older social structure does no credit to the - 3 - Church in our attempts to make the Christian Gospel significant to contemporary society. The Church can never hope to help the instability in many peoples lives today unless its liturgical worship (not just the marriage service) is closely related to and springs out from the lives that most of us actually lead today. Preparations are going ahead for the Vicarage Garden Party held on Sunday, July 6th at 2.00 p.m., so I do hope that everybody will get that date down in their diaries. Amongst other things it will be an opportunity for people, who have not seen the new extensions to the Vicarage, to look over them and observe how the money and support that so many of you kindly give is being used to further the work of the Project. There will be teas, a number of stalls, a band, a play area, and other events to help everybody spend an enjoyable Sunday afternoon. The proceeds will be divided between the Project and the Parish. Mrs. Brigit Ames is holding a sherry party at 12.00 on Sunday, July 20th at her home, Peartree Cottage. This will be in aid of the Childrens Holiday Fund. You will remember that the season of childrens holidays is almost upon us. There will be a charge of 4Op for adults and 2Op for children so please support this and enjoy yourselves at the same time. If anybody has any old sports equipment - footballs, rackets, table tennis etc. which they don't really use I would be very pleased to hear about it. The stock of such things is becoming somewhat depleted due to ordinary wear and tear. It would save a considerable amount of money if you were able kindly to donate things like this to the Project because they are very badly needed JOHN METHUEN. - 4 - • • MARRIAGES June, 14th FUNERALS May, 21st May, 28th (ashes) June, 12th CHURCH REGISTERS Michael Richard Graham Gilmore to Susan Elizabeth Jane Henry Geoffrey Robert Waters to Elizabeth Anne Hellmuth Ernest Mobey William James Marks Albert James Bosher Please remember them all in your prayers. - 5 - July 6th Trinity 6 July 13th Trinity 7 July 20th Trinity 8 July 27th Trinity 9 August 3rd Trinity 10 July 5th 12th 19th 26th August 2nd 9th July 5th 12th 19th 26th August 2nd DORNEY CHURCH DUTY ROSTER 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Family Communion 6. 30 Evensong 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Mattins 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Family Communion 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Mattins 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Family Communion 6.30 Evensong DORNEY CHURCH CLEANING ROSTER Mrs. Belcher Mrs. Stewart/Mrs. Davies Mrs. Harpur Mrs. McIntyre/Mrs. Armstrong Mrs. Ames Mrs. Chase/Mrs. Roberts DORNEY CHURCH FLOWER ROSTER Mrs. Loughnan Mrs. Turner-Laing Mrs. Stopford Mrs. Stacey Mrs. Ames - 6 - Mr. D. Pepler Mr. Belcher Mr. Eastgate Mr. Armstrong Mr. Houldsworth Mr. G. Pepler Mrs. Fauchon Mr. Roberts Mrs. Harpur Mr. Liney Mr. Wilkinson Mr. Eastgate • • • • THE PARISH PUMP or jottings on the June Parish Councial Meeting. Highways The timing of the making-up of the footpath on the west side of Dorney Reach Road caused comment. With the Country's financial position being what it is, it came as a surprise that this stretch should be tackled especially as, apparently, there were no funds for the repair of the path in Harcourt Road and for the making of a footpath from Lake End to Dorney. Road Safety It was reported that the Road Safety Committee was concerned that the grass would soon obscure the new red reflector discs that have been placed on the elm stumps in Marsh Lane near Clime's Corner. With the landowner's permission, the committee had undertaken to put down chlorate weed killer so that this should not happen. Dcrney School Field Extension At last the B. D .C. and the B. C.C. have agreed a figure of £3,750 for the 1.5 acres of Trumper's Field that will soon be added to the school field. The c.c. will provide fencing to match the existing fence and pay legal costs. There will be no restrictions on the land and it will be freehold. The vacant possession should be quite soon. - 7 - Children 's playground Having received a copy of Model Bye-laws the P.C . is to seek legal guidance as to whether or not they are really necessary for the playground. Best Kept Village Competition The chairman said that he thought the whole Parish looked splendid {in part due to the day spent by Mr. C.A. Jurgens cutting the verges) and hoped that the judges would think the same. We were told that Dorney has been entered in the Gurney Cup competition rather than for the Michaelis Cup. It seems that Dorney should have reverted to the Gurney Cup last year but somehow managed to remain in the top competition class (and win a certificate of merit !) Final judging ends 31st July. Bulk Refuse Containers Usual places 8 - 22 September, so start saving. Bus Service No. 22 The services in general are being trimmed so that they will fit into the subsidy of £85,000 that the B.C .C. can provide. The deficiency on the present services is running at £500,000. Precisely what this will mean in Dorney was not very clear and further details are being sought , It seems that the service round the relief road to Windsor will be withdrawn though the buses will still stop at the Brocas so that walking over the old bridge will be possible as a way to Windsor. An hourly link with Chalvey Grove {from just where?) will allow a connection with a Windsor service. - 8 - • I • ' ' THE TRIP TO BRITTANY This is a short account of Dorney schools' visit to Brittany in France. 20 children and two teachers from Dorney and 18 children and two teachers from Taplow travelled by coach to catch a ferry to Brittany. We arrived in Brittany ferry port and, by coach, were driven to the chateau. We were very surprised to find breakfast was not eggs, bacon and cornflakes but French bread, butter , jam and coffee, not in a cup, but in a bowl. From its appearance the Chateau used to be a very large old house. It overlooked the sea which was in a kind of valley. The town was about 1􀃑 miles away from the chateau so we could walk or ride in the mini bus. We went to the town many times and visited two schools as well. We also went to many beaches and collected some shell specimens that we studied and some people found some crabs and made an aquarium for them. One enjoyable day was when we each went to a French family. It was very interesting to go into a French home and see how it differed from an English house. We shared the Sunday dinner and mine was egg , salad, cold meat , gherkins and a mixture of all sorts of vegetables. This was fol lowed by chicken and chips alone , and then a lovely gateau. On our return to the chateau that evening we had different stories to te ll. Early one morning , before breakfast some of us went to visit the local vegetable market which was selling cauliflowers and artichokes that day. Few of us had eaten artichokes until we had them for the last night 's supper. They were lovely . We were sorry to leave for we had enjoyed our stay very much, but at 8.45 we left the chateau by bus. The boat left for Plymouth at 12. 00 noon and arrived in England at 7.30 p.m. Then we had a long coach journey home but nearly all of us slept. we arrived back in Dorney at 3. 30 a. m! SUSAN TYLER - 9 - 15th June - 31st July Sunday, 6th July Saturday, 12th July Sunday, 20th July Monday, 21st July Saturday, 6th September Friday, 12th September to Sunday, 14th Saturday, 27th September Saturday, 27th September Sunday, 28th September Saturday, 22nd November Saturday, 29th November DORNEY WOMEN ' S INSTITUTE DORNEY WOMEN ' S SOCIAL CLUB DORNEY P.T.A. D----IA----RY--- -OF.... -E-V􀀉E-N-T-S Best Kept Village Competition Final judging 2.00 p.m. Vicarage Garden Party D.H.S. Summer (Rose & Sweet Pea) Show 12.00 Sherry Party at Pear tree Cottage D.H.S. Summer Gardens Competition j udging commences D. H.S. Autumn Show Riverside Young Peoples' weekend Dorney Vicarage Eton Action Charities Fair D.H.S. & P.C.C. Harvest Festival Supper Harvest Festival 10.30 a.m. Family Service and Parade School Christmas Bazaar P.T.A . Merry Christmas Dance Meet second Wednesday of every month at 2.30 p.m. Meet fourth Wednesday of every month at 8 . 00 p.m. First Thursday in every month P.T.A. Committee Meeting - 10 - .J, " J .. .J, " J .. BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION Dorney, Boveney & Lake End competed in the Michaelis Cup for four years - won it in their third and earned a Certificate of Merit in the fourth. As from 1975 it has been decided that an entry can only compete in this winners ' cup for three years, whether it wins it or not. The entry then reverts to its population class - in our case the Gurney Cup. So this year both our entries compete in the Gurney Cup. There are twenty competitors in it of which seven are in Beaconsfield District. On 12th June, when writing this note , the whole Parish is looking excellent and shows clearly that we are all competition minded. I am so very grateful to everyone for making the effort and particularly to those individuals who have shared the communal chores and helped their neighbours. A special thank you to all wombles, both big and small. Here is a new game - have you noticed that so and so has been done? It does make things look better, doesn ' t it? I wonder how you score for observation. No marks for criticism : P.D.S.P. - 11 - DORNEY WOMENS INSTITUTE MEETING JUNE 11TH. One of the things that a W.I. president can well do without, is the news that the village hall is not available for her next meeting ! That is what happened in June. With the goodwill of a neighbouring institute and the general co-operation of members with cars to help those without , we all foregathered at the Taplow Institute hall on June 11th for our usual monthly meeting. (Village Hall committee please note, that we would prefer that the performance is not repeated !?) It was a beautiful day and everyone looked so nice in their summer dresses , instead of the coats and boots that we wore in April when there was a blizzard ! Mrs. Hohnen was in the chair , and as Mrs. Al len was on holiday , Mrs. Sharphouse .acted as secretary. After the reading of the minutes the following matters were discussed. 1. The lovely morning we spent at Savi ll Gardens was voted a great success and a happy time was spent by all in idyllic conditions. 2. A reminder of our summer barbecue was given; this is to be 11 hostessed 11 by Miss Kilpatrick , Miss Strugnell, Mrs. Stacey, and Mrs. Rayner, and will be held at The Hermitage on June 26th at 7.p.m. One of our bigger tasks in the year is to provide teas and refreshments for everyone at the "Village Happening" to be held at the Vicarage on July 6th. It requires a lot of hard work - 12 - • ' • and effort, especially for the "bakers", but with a very willing spirit the members have it all under control, and we hope you all enjoy your tea "on the day" . The Draw for the Denman College bursary was made, and won by Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Hasty - a Taplow member - gave us a detailed and interesting account of her visit to the Albert Hall on June 4th to the A.G.M . of the N.F.W.I. Our speaker for the afternoon was Mrs. Hunter who gave us an eye opening talk on the history of Eton Wick - with slides. The first slide was a surprise in itself being a photograph of a page of the Doomsday Book mentioning the "Wicke" of "Eaton" and after that we were all attention . The winners of the June competition "My Favourite piece of brass" were Mrs. Cleeland and Mrs. Sharphouse. w.I. Duties Welfare Clinic Mrs. Sharphouse Over 60's Club-July 15th Mrs. Bohnen Mrs. Harrison Mrs. Roberts July Meeting Programme voting Speaker Mrs. Adams on : The Preservation of Flowers and Foliage Tea Hostesses Mrs. Williamson Mrs . Raynor Mrs . Stacey Compet ition The best joke of the month. - 13 - The Editors, Dorney Parish News. Dear Sirs, "Salcombe Regis" Ye Meads. 20th June, 1975 I would like to thank all those who helped to make the annual PTA Fete such a success this year. Once again everyone turned to and supported us by their contributions to the various stalls and presence on the day which once again was blessed with sunny weather. We made a profit of almost exactly £250, which is slightly up on last year although we kept our charges at the same level as previously. The money will go towards providing amenities and equipment for the new craftroom at the School. Yours sincerely, Frank Fauchon Fete Organiser - 14 - • • DORNEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Society's visit to Compton Acres came up to expectations both in the number of members who supported the occasion and in the satisfaction derived from the gardens. Though very well worth seeing, the gardens did not exhaust the opportunities offered by the district around Poole and nearly everyone in the party managed to spend some time at the water's edge somewhere around Poole Harbour. On the whole the weather was fitting for the occasion and the odd shower that threatened failed to have material effect. The gardens had much to show and probably the most favoured was the Japanese garden which was ablaze with colour of the flowers and fish and movement in the water which in pools and waterfall formed the main feature. Very few artificial pools can show such an attractive blending of the flowers and shrubs at the edge of the water with the water plants so that no artificial division is apparent. The English Garden surrounding the Mansion held many of our party longer than some of the other gardens partly because there was a wonderful view across the countryside including Parkstone Golf Course to Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills. Not only was there a magnificant view but also a number of seats from which it could be admired, a most welcome amenity at this point in the tour. The next event the 12th July. although black of the Society is the Rose and Sweet Pea Show on At present the roses are giving a good show spot and green fly are rather prevalent. These pests have been encouraged by the mild winter and we must take advantage of the many preparations available for dealing with them if they are not to ravage the rose bushes. It is always surprising to note the rapidity with which the earliest few spots and insects become an army. Those, if any, who have sweet peas coming up for the Show are keeping them out of sight. Perhaps they have suffered from the recent sudden and unexpected night frost which has done such serious damage to early potatoes, runner beans and outdoor tomatoes. Normally one would expect that outdoor tomatoes planted after the third week in May would - 15 - be reasonably safe. This year's weather has been out of tune from the start. Whilst on the subject of shows it might be useful if I quote a few of the comments made by one of our judges for the home cooking section. On the cooking it seems that some marmalade contained rather tough peel, a fault that can be avoided by cooking the fruit slowly until it is completely soft before the sugar is added. In the bakery section some of the pastry was not quite cooked (although on the whole the standard was very good) and most of the gingerbread lacked the ginger flavour. Fresh ground ginger is the remedy. The bottling also came in for criticism. Some jars of jam or jellies were not filled to the top and many did not have the wax discs which help to preserve the contents. The bottled fruits appeared in some instances to need more care in removing the bands and cleaning the tops before bottling. Regarding chutney, a warning was given that the bottle closures should be acid resisting as cellophane is not adequate for long storage - and storage should be at least three months before eating or exhibiting it. Rather more modest in its demand for storage is bread which should be at least twelve hours old before showing. (Personally, for eating, I can think of nothing nicer than oven fresh bread). It was comforting to read that the judge regarded the Gateaux as very good. The Church Fete is being held on the 6th July and, as usual, local organisations are helping. Our Society will be running the fruit, vegetable and flower stall and would be very pleased to have gifts of plants and other produce for sale to help the Church funds. Please get into touch with one of our officers or committee members. R.c.s. - 16 - • NATURE NOTES During May, I set up a glass-sided observation hive so that interested school children could watch the internal activities of a bee community. I did not give the colony a queen but left them to raise one from eggs or young grubs in the two combs of brood with which they were provided. Four special acorn shaped queen cells were produced by the bees modifying existing comb cells. The occupants were fed profusely on 11 royal jelly", the diet all grubs receive for their first three days before being switched to a more frugal fare of pollen and honey, these grubs destined to become queens received only the special diet. Fifteen days after the hive was set-up the queens were obviously ready to emerge, for three quite different piping tones could be clearly heard if one placed an ear to the glass - something normally experienced by very few people. Worker bees were active in paring away the capping of the queen cells and they were also vibrating their abdomens rapidly up and down on the cells from time to time. At 9.45 a.m. on Monday, the first queen emerged and as far as I could see she was let out by the workers rather . than by the queen cutting her own way out. The text-books give one the impression that the first queen makes sure of her position by killing the queens in the other cells but this one did not. She showed no interest in the other queen cells though she did pass them in her rapid wanderings over the comb. It was not that she was prevented from getting at them, she just wasn't interested. The hive went frantic on Tuesday and many bees spent most of their day on the wall about the hive entrance, but no new queen emerged. The piping was still much in evidence and all three notes could be heard when standing beside the hive. Wednesday and Thursday were quiet, apart from the piping. On Friday (6th June) when I looked at 9.30 a.m., there was a new and - 17 - smaller queen in the hive, and about half the bees were missing. Now only two piping tones were audible. A search of the school field produced nothing but at 11.30 a.m. a small swarm was seen flying round and I followed it for some ten minutes until it settled on a rose bush. Having taken it in a cardboard box, I weighed it and then ran it into a nucleus hive. The swarm weighed just over 650g. To prevent a further reduction in the size of the observation hive colony I introduced a knitting needle into the hive and speared the remaining queen cells and their occupants. A dead worker bee fell out of one - the formative grub must have gone too far on the road to becoming a worker before receiving the royal treatment, a mangled queen came from the other. The reigning queen started laying on the Thursday of the following week. BROCK. CHRISTIAN AID Many thanks to all the people who subscribed to Christian Aid. Also thanks to Girl Guides and others who.did the work. We made nearly £60, which was a very good sum. Thank you. Brigit Ames. - 18 - THE WEATHER OF MAY Few will need reminding that May was far from an ideal spring month. For the first week the glass was high, with an anticyclone to the north, and low pressure over France. It was very windy on the 1st, and sunny on the 3rd and 4th. From the 7th to the 17th, a complex low pressure area persisted nearby, and brought cool, dull, weather with a little rain on most days; until the 17th, when 26mm of rain fell. A depression to the south was largely responsible, for it drew in cold northerly winds, which forced the local warmer air upwards, where it cooled, and the moisture it contained condensed in a continuous downpour. The 19th, 20th and 21st, produced the.three best days of the 0 month, for they were sunny, and the 20th, with a maximum of 22 C was really quite warm. But a familiar pattern soon set in again, and with high pressure to the N.W. and low to the E, there was a continuous flow of cold air from the N and E. Such weather tends to depend quite critically on the position of these systems, for on the 26th, 27th and 28th, a slight shift brought the air more from the E; when, passing over less sea, it was drier, and made little cloud, so we had three quite sunny days. A resumption of northerly winds brought cloud, and even lower temperatures, and the month closed with a minimum of 2°c on the 31st; which as many gardeners will ruefully recall, was quite low enough for a damaging ground frost. The rainfall for the month was about average at Somm, but all this fell in the first half of the month, with half of it on one day. May maintained the trend of cold springs which have already been shown to have reduced appreciably, the effective growing period of plants; a phenomenon we can ill afford. The reason? I do not think anyone really knows: but it has never really picked up since Bert Ford left. ISOBAR - 19 - SHERRY PARTY Everyone is invited to a Sherry Party on Sunday, July 20th from 11.45 a.m. onwards, in the garden of Pear Tree Cottage. Profits will go to the Children's Holiday fund, for children coming to the Vicarage during August. Grown ups 40p. Children 20p. B.M. Ames -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- 1 0 b0 THE SEPTEMBER EDITION OF THE DORNEY b0 PARISH NEWS WILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED 0I ?I UNTIL ABOUT THE 8TH OF SEPTEMBER. b0 ITEMS APPLICABLE TO THE FIRST WEEK I 0 b IN SEPTEMBER SHOULD THEREFORE BE 0 b INCLUDED IN THE AUGUST EDITION. 0I I -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- - 20 - b 0I ?I 0I ? ? 0I I 0I 0I 0 0r • ' Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. Editors: Publicity: Editorial Board: Distributors: Rate of Subscriptions: Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Tel: Maidenhead 24121 Mr. K.A.S. Spiers, 2, Raymead Court, Boulters Lane, Maidenhead. 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JAMES I st Sunday in the month 2nd Sunday in the month 3rd Sunday in the month 4th Sunday in the month 5th Sunday in the month VICAR: CHURCHWARDENS: 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 6.30 p.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I0,30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a,m, 8 a.m. 1030 a,m. Holy Communion Family Communion and •Explorers" Evensong Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Ho I y Commun ion Family Communion and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers'􀂔 The Rev. John Methuen, The Vicarage, 1 Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 62823 Lt. Col. P.D.S. Palmer, Dorney Court, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 4638 Mr. M.J .L. Armstrong, Badgers, Vi I I age Road, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 5595 The Vicar tries to keep Thursday as his day off and you are asked please to respect this except in an emergency, • ISSUE NO. 8/75 AUGUST, 1975 E D I T O R I A L 'If all the year were playing holidays, To sport would be as tedious as to work' . From the warm sands of a mediterranean shore or the peaceful solitude of the Highlands it is difficult to appreciate Mr. Shakespeare's sentiments. The annual holiday is, to quote the Bard yet again, 'twice bless'd' for the anticipation is as enjoyable as the event; at least it should be. Unfortunately for those who rely on the agents' 11 packaged paradise", things can go wrong and the expectation beat the actuality hands down. Reaching that intended beach has become rather difficult and the tribulations of the holidaymaker have confirmed that to travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive. Having borne the burden of various surcharges and adjusted to the daily erosion of the value of his travellers cheques the intrepid voyager, after some delay at the airport, finds himself at an (overful) hotel that is not of his choice and at a place where he had no desire to be. Add to this the prospect of dysentery or maybe even typhoid and the imagined idyll becomes an unforgetable reality. Such experiences may of course rekindle the spirit of adventure within us. Britons may rise to the challenge of the unknown that lies beyond Luton. On what new shore will the seeker of the brochured Benidorm find himself? Hoteliers will be encouraged to transfer their doubly-booked guests to mud huts in the interior, where with the introduction of a little yellow fever and perhaps a touch of beriberi, our pioneering spirit, dormant since the opening-up of the Dark Continent, will be revived. - 1 - Dear Parishioners, There are a number of notable events on which to report this month. On July 1st we celebrated the completion of the extension to the Vicarage with an "Open Evening" to which about 120 people came. They were able to look round the new flat for the Vicar and the kitchen of the Conference Centre. A number of people, particularly those on the Project Committees, have been involved in bringing the proposed alterations into effect and there was a good deal of relief as well as happiness that the work was at last finished. Similarly, the Vicarage Happening this year was a great success, the weather was glorious and I would like to thank all those who supported this event, particularly those who worked on the stalls, teas and sideshows etc. In all a very enjoyable afternoon was spent and £108 was raised. This is to be divided between the Parish and the Project. The very irksome situation that I have had to put up with since the Church safe had to be broken into has been highly satisfactorily ended by a very generous gift of a safe to the Church by Barclays Bank. This was obtained largely through the offices of Mrs. Armstrong's father and we are particularly grateful to him for the efforts that he made on our behalf. We now have a very worthy container for the Church plate and Parish Records. The Missionary week for the Parish held towards the end of June came to a climax with the visit of Michael and Joanne Butler whose work in Sierra Leone we have supported for a number of years. The fact that they were able to go round to people's houses during the forty-eight hours they were with us meant that they actually saw and had an opportunity to speak with many more people than would have otherwise been the case. Our best wishes, prayers and gifts go with them as they return to continue their work in Freetown. If anyone comes to the Vicarage they will find that it has been completely transformed by a highly able and willing body of Eton boys who came and spent a week painting and decorating after - 2 - • their O-levels were finished. Not only did they completely redecorate the two main staircases, halls and landings, but they have re-painted the outside of the whole building (that is to say, the entire facade). Their work included whitewashing on the brickwork as well as painting the window and door frames. Their enthusiasm and interest in the Vicarage and what it does bodes very well for the continuation and expansion of the links between Dorney and Eton College. They have also, incidentally, saved the Project an enormous amount of money. On Sunday, July 13th the Parish said goodbye to the Reverend Philip Swingler who has taken a very kind interest in Dorney and in the Project over the past few years. He is moving from being a Biology master at Eton College to becoming a Chaplain at Oundle school. He has become a close personal friend of a number of Parishioners and I am sure we will miss him very much. We wish him the very best for the future. As I write, the children's holidays are just beginning and this year they last from July 12th-September 4th. More children than ever are able to come to Dorney this summer despite increased costs and the decline in the sale of paper which used to feed the Childrerls Holiday fund so regularly. As you know a number of events have been kindly organised to replenish the Fund, aided by a very considerable grant from the old Eton College Mission to Hackney. I am sure that Parishioners will see and hear the children round the village and make them feel as welcome as possible. As you all know, many of them live in children's homes and come from very urban areas and that frequently Dorney is the first village they have ever seen. I think that one of the most rewarding aspects of the holiday schemes is seeing other children enjoy themselves when very often their lives have been anything but stable and happy. I shall be away from the Parish from August 16th-3Oth and Louise will be holding the fort at the Vicarage during this time. On Sunday, August 17th 8.00 Holy Communion and 10.30 Family Communion will be celebrated by the Reverend Alan Robson who has been with - 3 - us a number of times during the past year and is one of the Chaplains in the Eton College team. Roger Royle will celebrate 8.00 Holy Communion on August 24th and also take Mattins at 10.30. This will be a very welcome return visit. I am afraid that the paper collection has slowed down at the present time for a number of reasons. We can still take paper but not magazines and I would ask that all newspapers be tied up securely in bundles, that is, with string tied four ways. The paper mills will not accept it any other way. At the last meeting of the P.c.c. it was decided to set up a Committee to review our financial situation as a Parish. Mr. Stanley Hellmuth is chairman of this Committee and it has been agreed to have a campaign and renewal in the Autumn beginning on Sunday, 28th September, the Harvest Festival. I hope that this will be an opportunity for all of us to think seriously over the next few weeks about our commitment to the work of the Christian Church in this Village in view of rising costs and increasing responsibilities. Finally, I would like to mention now that the annual course of preparation for Confirmation is on the horizon. Last year we began in the Autumn with a young people's group and an adult's group. Confirmation, you will remember was in February and was the first visit of the Bishop of Buckingham to this Parish. If there are any young people who are eleven and over (or will be by Christmas), who would like to be Confirmed I would be very pleased to hear from them. We had a very impressive number of candidates last year and it would be splendid if this could be repeated. I hope that both parents and children will think seriously about this. Also, there are a number of adults in the Village who have not been Confirmed yet and I would recommend that if you are interested in becoming a more committed and informed member of the Christian Family that you think about this seriously. There will be a group for adults and I would like to stress that to become a member of a group does not necessarily commit somebody to Confirmation. I would be very happy to hear - 4 - • • • from anybody who would be interested in thinking about the Christian faith and putting it into practice. You need not feel bound to be Confirmed or to be considered a candidate simply by joining a group. February seems a long way off but I think it is a good idea to take our time thinking about these things to allow everybody the opportunity to discuss them and decide if they are interested . JOHN METHUEN. - 5 - CHURCH REGISTERS BAPTISMS July 6th David Edwards Joanne Edwards MARRIAGES July 19th John William Finch to Phyllis Ruth Hooper (at Stoke Pages) FUNERALS June 28th Florence Gladys Tubbs (ashes) July 17th Arthur Poole Please remember them all and their families in your prayers. - 6 - 􀆉 • • August 3rd Trinity lo August 10th Trinity 11 August 17th Trinity 12 August 24th Trinity 13 August 31st Trinity 14 September 7th Trinity 15 August 2nd 9th 16th 23rd 30th September 6th 13th August 2nd 9th 16th 23rd 30th September 6th DORNEY CHURCH DlJI'Y ROSTER 8.00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Family Communion 6. 30 Evensong 8.00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Mattins 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Family Communion 8.00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Mattins 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Mattins 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Family Communion -6--.-3 -0- -E-v-e-n-s-o-n-g- ---------- DORNEY CHURCH CLEANING ROSTER Mrs. Aines Mrs. Chase/Mrs. Roberts Mrs. Belcher Mrs. Stewart/Mrs. Davies Mrs. Harpur Mrs. McIntyre/Mrs. Armstrong Mrs. Ames DORNEY CHURCH FLOWER ROSTER Mrs. Aines Mrs. Belcher Mrs. Campion Mrs. Roberts Mrs. Houldsworth Mrs. Hwnpleman - 7 - Mr. Liney Mr. Armstrong Mr. Eastgate Mr. Robb Mrs. Warner-Horne Mr. Belcher Mr. Wilkinson Mr. Wilkinson Mr. Houldsworth Mrs. Harpur Mrs. Fauchon Mr. G. Pepler Mr. D. Pepler Mr. Eastgate THE PARISH PUMP or jottings on the July Parish Council Meeting. Footpaths In a reply to our letter, the c.c. said that the numbers given on the definitive map were correct and that there was no duplication of numbers within the parish. Dorney Reach Road 􀄖 footpath. The County Surveyor regretted that in the present financial climate such work should have been undertaken. He said that he was glad that the incident had been brought to light so that administrative procedures could be overhauled in an endeavour to prevent such a thing happening again. Children's Playground A notice is to be erected prohibiting unauthorised parking. Hedge Cutting The entrance to Trumper's Field having been trimmed by the D.C. it was decided to ask the M4 authorities to trim their side of the hedge to clear the footpath and cycle track that leads to Bray. - 8 - ; • • Dorney Common The Chairman reported that he had now had confirmation that the whole of the common should be shown as Grade 3 land on the land use maps. Street lighting In the past month three more bulbs had been deliberately smashed. New D.C. Offices It was reported that at the Local Association of Parish Councils meeting a motion had been passed asking the D.C. to look again at their proposals for new bui ldings in the light of present financial situation. Our representat􀆊ve ( Mr. R. Smith) voted in favour of the motion which was carried. It was pointed out that the costings are not likely to be correct now that Slough is unlikely to give permission for the present site to be developed as offices. Bus Service No . 22 Much discussion took place on the document presented by the D.C . as a Bus Service Study. It contained figures made available by the Alder Valley bus company of the numbers of passengers using each bus along the route through the Parish. Mrs. A. Wooller was able to produce evidence from her records taken on the days covered by the survey which showed marked discrepancies in the bus company figures. Where the company gave an average for the weekdays of 5 on one particular bus Mrs. Wooller 's figures gave the average as over eight. The P.C. is writing to the D.C. and suggesting that an explanation should be sought for these discrepancies as they not only put our use of the service in a poor light but cast doubts in other directions. Rumours concerning the possible extent of cuts are worrying people in the area. At the meeting between the P.C., D.C. and - 9 - bus company representatives, the company made it clear that they were going to continue to rnn the service. However, in the letter from the C.C. which mentioned subsidy limits it was made clear that the services in the County would have to be trimmed to remain within the subsidy and that they would have to be reviewed from time to time. The P.C. would be interested to have details of the Numbers of people using the buses - the number on , the number getting on (within the Parish) the time and the date and of course the relevant bus stops. - 10 - • Dear Parishioners , I am shortly going to ask for additional funds for the Church. Due to inflation (what a lovely word) the costs have increased by such proportions that a minimum additional sum of £500 per annum must be raised. During the coming weeks I would like you to consider, by which method, and by how much, you can afford to help achieve the sum of £500 . The various methods are as follows - (1) Deed of Covenant, (which we prefer because of the taxation advantages). (2) By regular Cheque or Cash donations. (3) By weekly or monthly envelopes of cash. I hope you will give your support to St. James the Less Dorney (the name to which cheques should be made payable), however large or small your contribution will be it is treated with the strictest confidence. Yours sincerely, Stanley Hellmuth. - 1 1 - Saturday, 6th September Thursday, 11th September Friday, 12th September to Sunday, 14th Saturday, 27th September Saturday, 27th September Sunday, 28th September Saturday, 22nd November Saturday, 29th November DORNEY WOMEN' S INSTITUTE DORNEY WOMEN' S SOCIAL CLUB DORNEY P.T.A. DIARY OF EVENTS ==============c D.H.S. Autumn Show Dorney County Combined School-P.T.A. , Wine & cheese @ 7. 45 p.m. at the school Riverside Young Peoples' weekend Dorney Vicarage Eton Action Charities Fair D.H. S. & P.c.c. Harvest Festival Supper Harvest Festival and Stewardship Sunday 10. 30 a. m. Family Service and Parade School Christmas Bazaar P.T.A. Merry Christmas Dance Meet second Wednesday of ev􀃴ry month at 2. 30 p.m. Meet fourth Wednesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. First Thursday in every month P.T.A. Committee Meeting - 12 - • • , • • DORNEY PARISH/ETON COLLEGE PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT April to June, 1975 The extension is finished ! The completion of the new flat for the Warden and kitchen for the Conference Centre was celebrated on July 1st by an "Open Evening" with cheese and wine which about 120 people attended. On the fol lowing Sunday the Vicarage was open again to scrutiny at the annual Garden Party at which over ElOO was raised to be divided between the Church and the Project. These two events (and the fact that Dorney had recently entered the Best Kept Village Competition) provoked a frenzied assault on the Vi carage grass and garden. Improvements to the decor of the house are well under way thanks to a band of post O- level painters and decorators from the College, led by Mr. Lowther. The new leaders room is in use and all the bunk beds, which were becoming somewhat hazardous, have been secured by the works Department. The Fire Recommendations have mostly been implemented and we await only the de livery of an extra fire extinguisher and an asbestos blanket. The dining room has gained another table and can now seat forty very comfortably. We hope that now we will be able to settle down and run the Centre more in the way in which it was intended and to its full capacity. The increased nwnber of rooms allows for much greater flexibility in the uses to which the house can be put. Since the last Newsheet we have had groups from Caversham, St. Saviours Reading, Christchurch, St. Giles Reading, St . Mary's Newington, Pangbourne College, Dulwich, Spencers Wood Newbury and Hitchin. A group from Crowthorne held a "singing " weekend and a day event was organised for children from the Riverside Parishes. - 13 - There have been supper meetings of the Friday Club , Lent Rise Ladies Club (barbecue) and students from Reading University. Social Services have visited twice. Over the last three weeks we have had pupils from a number of schools who have been attending courses at the Berkshire College of Agriculture. From June 22nd - 29th Dorney Church had a Missionary Week and the Reverend and Mrs. Michael Butler visited the Parish. During their stay they were able to meet many of the Parishioners of Dorney and to discuss their work in Sierra Leone. As we shall be unable to sell waste paper in the forseeable future we are particularly grateful for the efforts of Parishioners and Etonians in raising money for the Childrens Holiday Fund. An Old Tyme Music Hall was staged at the Village Hall and apart from it being immense fun , the organisers kindly arranged for the proceeds to be given to the Project. Likewise, Mr. Rigden donated half the takings from his fair. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong laid on a most successful "Hunger Lunch" in aid of the Fund and further events are being planned. A substantial grant has been most generously made available from the funds of the old Eton Mission. The Sunday Club has gained more helpers and outings have included the Assault Course at Eton , a picnic at Virginia Waters and an afternoon at the Hell Fire Cave s . We should also like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Hill for providing the Club's playground with giant logs and tractor tyres. The Bellringers are also vigorously increasing and a supper party was held at the Vicarage for the two organisations, together with the Explorers Teachers. Two conferences of interest for the future are a Community Relations day conference on September 20th with Speakers from the British Council of Churches and the Community Relations Council ; and an ecumenical weekend conference from October 10th/12th at which the Speakers will be an Anglican member of the Theological Faculty at Oxford and Father Brian Daily , S.J. of Campion Hall. It is hoped that the discussion will be of a lively nature. Both conferences are open to Etonians and pupils from other local schools. - 14 - ,J '.i ,J '.i Unfortunately, when our charges were reviewed recently it was decided they should be increased in September. The need for fundraising is as urgent as ever, particularly in view of the debt to Eton College which must be repaid. However , we are extremely grateful for two handsome donations to the Project from the Confirmation Services at the College. We shall be very sorry to lose Philip Swingler and owe him our sincere thanks for all his help and interest in Dorney since he has been with us. LOUISE HENRY - 15 - BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION 1975 After all the effort made by so many people it is a great disappointment that Dorney, Boveney and Lake End were beaten by Denham Vi llage by one point in the preliminary judging. Oh dear! that difficult one point ! In fact we earned 88 points and so lost 12. Nevertheless in my opinion we did reach a standard high enough to put us in the winning bracket in a final. Even so I am sure that the Judges were right and, although some improvements had been made in the entry area, some spots, inc luding some of mine, might have been just that little bit better. Anyway I am very grateful to everybody for making such a splendid effort and we can congratulate ourse lves on a good result. Dorney Reach earned 74 marks and so lost 26. I find this quite extraordinary as I had thought that there was little to choose between our two entries. I noticed a number of improv ements, including better kept verges . I was particularly impressed this Year by the good, helpful and more competitive spirit shown by everyone. So whY did Dorney Reach lose so many marks? I am inclined to think that it may have been because the Vi llage School, Childrens Playground and Vi llage Hall, set in a Public open space have not yet been treated as a coherent complex in which the Parish sets out to display an especial prid e. I had imagined that this would develop in course of time, but I now feel that we ought to apply our minds to how it can best be brought about. Suggestions would be welcome, please. At the A.G.M. of the County Association of Local Councils on 12th July I inquired whether it would be appropriate for us to make just one entry as the whole Parish. In discussion it emerged that a number of other Parishes also had two or more entries and had problems about their exact limits. The general opinion was that the Competition shou ld continue to relate to vi llages rather than to whole parishes. So if we enter again it should sti ll be as two entries. P.D . S.P. - 16 - , • • , • • DORNEY WOMEN' S INSTITUTE At the July meeting on Wednesday 9th a rather reduced number were able to attend, owing to holiday, family commitments etc. After the minutes were read and signed future arrangements were discussed, including a proposed trip to Hambleden Vineyards on September 24th. Also suggested were ways of raising the extra £20 needed for the Annual subscription for the next two years to the National Federation. The "Vicarage Happening" on July 6th was then reported, at which the W. I. had charge of the tea. Fortunately the weather was superb - too superb if judged wholly from a catering point of view, and one of the lessons which we . shall have to learn is that the sun is not a 11 static body11 and whatever site is suitably shady in the morning, is not necessarily the best place by the afternoon. However, we all survived and the cakes and tea disappeared at an amazing speed - in spite of or perhaps because of the almosttropical heat. Very little was left, and although it was not set up as a money raising effort, the gratifying sum of £15 was handed to the Church Funds. A reference was then made by the President to the delightful evening we had spent at the Hermitage by kind invitation of Miss Strugnell & Miss Kilpatrick and Mrs. Raynor & Mrs. Stacey who had laid on a splendid barbecue to which all Dorney W . I. members were invited and a good time was had by all, aided in no small way by the wonderful weather. Even the midges and mosquitoes forgot to bite, or else were 11 full up11 before they reached us. Rotas were then drawn up for the W. I. Duties for the coming month and were as follows : Teas Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Wilkinson & Mrs. Wilks. - 17 - Welfare Clinic Mrs. Sharphouse Over 60 ' s Club (Sept. 30th) Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Horner & Mrs. Saunders. Arrangements were made for the tea party to be given to about 60 members of the Rheumatism and Arthritic Club from Amersham on August 6th and the W.I. members were briefed on their respective duties in provision of food , flowers etc. The next meeting would be on Wednesday, September 10th and the Speaker would be Mr. Langbury on "Birds around us. " The vote of thanks to be given by Mrs. Williamson. Having disposed of the business of the meeting a most interesting demonstration was given by Mrs. Adamson on "The Preservation of Flowers & Foliage. " Her methods were a big advance on the old "Pressing under the carpet" methods for preserving beech leaves and other autumn foliage and included preservation of flowers whilst retaining their natural colours. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Horner and warmly seconded by all the members. Tea was then served and the result of this month's "On the best cartoon of the month" competition was announced , the winners being - 1. Mrs. Cleeland 2 . Mrs. Bohnen 3. Mrs. Dorrell. Next month's competition is 11 Best holiday souvenir". - 18 - • THE WATCHDOGS The Government ' s intention to enable health care to be improved was marked on the 1st April , 1974 when the National Health Service had a major structural and management reorganisation which integrated hospitals and other health services. Hospital Management Committees, Regional Hospital Boards and Executive Councils were abolished and their functions taken over, along with some health services from the local authorities into the new structure of Health Authorities for regions and areas. Areas were divided into Districts and Dorney is now in the East Berkshire Health District which broadly covers the same territory as did the Windsor Group Hospital Management Committee and provides the health services for Beaconsfield, Maidenhead, Slough, Windsor and Bracknell. Management is - by the district team of officers who are responsible to the Area Health Authority. A particularly interesting innovation is the Community Health Council for the District which , like similar Councils constituted for each district in England, has to represent the view of the public directly to the Health Authorities . Though described as a watchdog, the Community Health Council has a most positive role to play as its function is to keep watch on the general quality of the service provided by the N.H.S. and, by its broad view and constructive comment can have an influence on the shaping of health service planning and policy; it is not the duty of the C.H.C. to investigate individual personal complaints but it can act as a ' patient's friend' and help him to make complaints or suggestions to the right people . In addition to all this, the Community Health Council has the duty to prepare and publish an annual report for presentation to the area and regional health authorities. The first Annual Meeting of the East Berkshire Community Health Council took place on the 27th June and two representatives of the Dorney Parish Council attended. The first Annual Report was presented and introduced by Mr. G.T. Ackland , the Chairman of the - 19 - C.H.C. and by the chairman of the various specialist committees which have been set up since the Council was inaugurated in August 1974. Despite some lack of public interest in their previous meetings, all of which had been advertised in the local press, the audience on this occasion was of reasonable size . A number of pertinent questions were raised, some clearly instigated by the annual report booklet and the introductory remarks of the chairman. "Is Wexham Park badly sited? 11 received the answer "No, but badly served by transport" a reply which would probably have sympathe tic understanding from most Dorney residents. Relationships with the social services, the lack of adequate dental services on a Sunday, the provision of Asian diets needed by some hospital patien ts, the inadequate chiropody service for old people and the suggestion that the area health Authority might be redundant as the District could have direct links with the Regional Authority were all topics raised in the questions ; the answers, in con junction with the Report certainly gave an impression that the Community Health Council had been very busy since it was formed. There can be little doubt that in the future the activity will intensify as, during the past year, the N. H.S . has had many important new, although probably once and for all, problems as a result of reorganisation . Clearance of these will leave the way open for the continuing deve lopment of the Service in all its facets but still with the perpetual handicap - shortage of funds - even more pressing than before. The First Report lists certain ma jor problems which have already been identified such as shortage of nurses at Wexham Park, gaps in the psychiatric provision and an inadequate chiropody service. All these will cost money which is in strictly limited supply and, as a questioner said at the meeting "What happens if the watchdog barks?" because needs which it regards as essential cannot be afforded. The Community Health Counc il believes that at present its influence with the Area and Regional Health Authorities can meet this prob lem. One hopes that this will be so but nevertheless one feels that the Na tional economic situation is likely to have the greater inf luence. - 20 - • • ; It would be relevant to ask who are the members of this potentially influential body and where can they be found? Constitutionally, half the members are appointed by local authorities in the District, one third by voluntary organisations and the rest by the Regional Health Authority. The present address of the Council is Gateway House, 302 High Street, Slough , though meetings are held elsewhere in the area. All meetings are open to the public and are notified in the local press. We know already that the next meeting is on the 2nd September, the venue to be announced later. R.c.s. ------------------------------------------------ I DORNEY COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOL - P.T.A. OPEN EVENING AT THE SCHOOL - THURSDAY, 11TH SEPTEMBER I : AT 8. 15 p.m. I : WINE & CHEESE FROM 7. 45 p.m. I I ' I 1I- ------------------------------------------------I - 21 - DORNEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Society's barbeque on the 21st June was held after the July notes had gone to press and, though by no means stop-press news now, the event proved a great success and worthy of report. The barbeque cooking was under the direction of the Head Chef and late Chairman of the Society, Dr. John Harrison whose enthusiasm for the tasty steaks and sausages and the associated trimmings was obviously shared with all who joined the gathering. Some were very happy to treat the meal as a picnic on the closely cut lawn of Trumpers Field and others regarded the excellent meal as deserving of more dignified attention at a table in the Village Hall. Either way, everyone enjoyed themselves. Then, later in the evening there was a dance. The music certainly persuaded almost everyone to dance and those who refrained from doing so seemed to be offering silent prayers that the roof would stay on the Village Hall. Again, everyone enjoyed themselves. This was one of the Society's regular annual events which, being rather better than merely self-supporting, makes a generous contribution to the funds needed to maintain the equally enjoyable but loss-making Autwnn Show. The most recent event was the Rose & Sweet Pea Show on the 12th July. I think there were two entries in the sweet pea classes and good though they were it was obvious that, this year, sweet peas have not done as well as usual. Of course one of the problems in gardening, whether in shows or home boasting is that the present is rarely the best time and things were much better last week or will really be outstanding in about a week from now. The Society has had this problem before and no doubt will have it again if show dates come up for further review. Of course with only two main kinds of flower in the show the failure of one represents 50% failure overall and with that in mind I think the Society was extremely lucky that the roses did so well. Most of us would think that they were even better a week earlier but when it came to looking through the remaining roses tor the show there was little doubt that all exhibitors had been most successful in finding good entries. The display was magnificent. The - 22 - • children's and handicraft exhibits, though not great in numbers, were pleasing and in the evening the day's events wound up happily with a dance. The next events of the Society are the Summer Gardens Competition and the Autumn Show. The gardens will be judged in the week beginning the 21st July and one hopes that the rain we are having 􀆉 in modest quantities will still be showing a good effect at judging time. The Autumn Show is on the 6th September and there should be a good display if the weather forecasters now writing about warm and thundery weather next month turn out to be right. So, good luck to those who are now thinking of entering the • Autumn Show - don't overlook the Divisions for Flower Arrangements, Domestic Produce and the Junior Classes, as whatever the weather, these can be thought about and worked on until perfection is reached on the morning of the Show. Finally, the Annual General Meeting is to be held probably in late October and attendance with constructive criticism is valuable to the Society - you will be welcome anyway but doubly so if you can make a contribution to the discussions. R.C.S. - 23 - NATURE NOTES: The water surface of a pond or slow flowing stream offers a rather specialised habitat for animal life. It is one that is successfully exploited by a group of insects with piercing and sucking mouthparts - the bugs. This group is not limited to this situation but is also encountered in the garden and in the house. In feeding, two pairs of fine needle-like stylets pierce the skin of plants and animals and the juices are then sucked up through the long channel they make, by the action of a simple muscular apparatus in the head. Bugs are therefore adapted to feed on liquid foods. Small animals (mainly insects) that fall in the water and thrash about on its surface in an attempt to save themselves from drowning, set up vibrations on the surface that can be detected by these bugs awaiting such an opportunity for a meal. Water bugs are divided into those which live under the water - the waterboatmen and the water scorpions and those which always live on the surface - the pond skaters. The Water scorpion:- These are found in still water, attached by their breathing tube to the water surface, with their body weight supported on aquatic plants. They feed by seizing their prey with the front pair of legs which act like a vice whilst its juices are being sucked out. r....i. h..1.1. ;. th°o6 j•--··. - 24 -. • • • 11/...t, The Water boatmen:- These are active and powerful swimmers. The large type swims on its back (an easy way to distinguish it from the lesser water boatman) and feeds, according to the books, on animals often larger than itself such as tadpoles and small fish. In my pond the nymphs (juvenile stages) and adults seem to quarter their own areas looking for insects. Skinnishes often take place when one ventures into a neighbours area. The main food seems to be flying insects that have fallen in including thirsty bees that have missed their footing. The lesser water boatmen are mainly filter feeders, spending most of their time near the bottom where they suck up particles of debris like a vacuum cleaner. Above the surface the Skaters hold sway, jumping and skimming on delicate legs that do not break the water surface. Their bodies are quite heavy enough to depress the surface at the point of - 25 - contact, but due to a dense pile of hairs, their bodies are not actually wetted so do not break through the film. I will end this month with some sightings in the Parish. There was a hind-on Trumper 1 s Field one morning at the beginning of July. It bolted into a backgarden and was later seen trying to get through the fence to the footpath that leads over the river. It was probably a fallow deer as these are found in The Thicket at Maidenhead and are known to wander down to Bray. Towards the end of June an otter was picked-up in car headlights as it dashed across the road into the cover of the hedge. The thornapple is back on Lake End Common where it was two years ago, but missing last year. And lastly, rabbits on the verge at Dent's Corner. - 26 - • THE WEATHER OF JUNE After a cold unpromising start left over from May, June flared into the sort of weather which delights holiday-makers, but in too much abundance soon has the farmer praying for rain. The 2nd brought the only worth while rain of the month, 8mm, and with a maximum of only 14°c, was a miserable summer day indeed. Both the 2nd and the 4th produced a minimum temperature of a near frost provoking 4°c. Soon a high pressure area was to dominate our weather, and by the 6th the temperature was up to 26°c. Thereafter it was a story of almost continuous warmth, and sunshine. A dip in the barometer around the middle of the month produced rather more cloud, a few light showers, and cooler weather, - but only for a time. Sunny days became so well established, that the slightest deviation was a topic of conversation. A heavier shower fell on the 23rd, and the 28th was cool and dull. There were some 20 days when the sun shone for at least half the day, and a mere 13mm of rain. A maximum temperature of 21°c occurred on the 7th, 11th, and 26th, and not many days were far behind. Will it last? Records show that it may, for a trend once established is marginally more likely to be sustained than broken. People often say "It can 1 t go on, it must break soon." This isn't always so, for a long fine spell is due to stable conditions, and stable weather, like stable people, is slow to change. But as the summer progresses, so the oceans around us will become warmer, and the winds more laden with moisture, making thundery showers more likely. During such periods of potential water shortage, we are lucky in the Thames Valley to have a large water artery, which allows water to be used, 􀄕urified, and recycled several times, before it reaches the sea. Watering the gardens is of course the exception, all such water being virtually wasted, for although it eventually finds its way back into the atmosphere, it provides no local benefit. ISOBAR - 27 - • - 28 - Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. Editors: Publicity: Editorial Board: Distributors: Rate of Subscriptions: Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, Dorney Reach Road. Dorney Reach, Tel: Maidenhead 24121 Mr. K.A.S. 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JAMES I st Sunday in the month 2nd Sunday in the month 3rd Sunday in the month 4th Sunday in the month 5th Sunday in the month VICAR: CHURCHWARDENS: 8 a.m. I 0,30 a,m. 6.30 p.m. 8 a.m. I 0,30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I O .30 a.m. Holy Communion Family Communion and "Explorers" Evensong Holy Communion Mattlns and "Explorers" Holy Communion Family Communion and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" The Rev. John Methuen, The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 62823 Lt. Col. P.D.S. Palmer, Dorney Court, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 4638 Mr. M.J .L. Armstrong, Badgers, Vi II age Road, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 5595 The Vicar tries to keep Thursday as his day off and you are asked please to respect this except in an emergency" ISSUE NO. 9/75 SEPTEMBER, 1975 E D I T O R I A L A recent advertisement offering refurbishment of their chairs by a well known maker, sparked a train of thought that seemed to enter all sorts of areas but with a common thread. Difficult to put a name to, perhaps, but bound up with quality - quality of goods - quality of life - quality of labour and skills. It is very desirable to many people that chairs, taking the case in point, should be constructed well enough and attractively enough to be worth refurbishing - not least that the owner likes the chair enough to want to continue using it. For too long we have had to put up with the "built in obsolescence'1 and the throwaways. An outlook of modern industry that is not desirable. The concept is wasteful in materials and labour and contributes to inflation, because although lower priced, such goods are relatively expensive as the materials and labour expended produce a product with a short life. In the long term it must be more desirable to return to making goods of quality which people will want to keep - modern fashion furniture would not remain in favour even if the materials were of quality. Equally important is that craftsmen would appear again - those who learned a craft and used it to create fine things and loved doing it. In the interests of conservation and the best use of materials available - in the interests of producing goods that will last - in the interests of producing men and women with skills that they can use to create fine things, we need to change our outlook and our choice of consumer goods. - 1 - Dear Parishioners, As I write this, I am able to hear the clatte r and chatte r of the holiday children washing up, with the occasional shouting and struggling as someone is brought unwillingly to do his share . Of all the many exciting and intere sting things that have happened to me in the past year - my first in Dorne y - I think the most re warding has be en the Childrens' Holiday . A numbe r of the childre n conce rned have very unhappy and deprived lives, and whate ver else they have done , they have enjoyed the mse lves immensely during their time here. Neve rthele ss, today is August 14th (and incidentally my birthday ) and the fifth we ek of holiday s is just drawing to a close ; with thre e more we eks to go I am not entirely sorry to be going away to Scotland tomorrow for a fortnight's holiday . However, no doubt I shall be back by the time this magazine reaches you. A number of events have take n place recently in aid of the Childrens Holiday Fund - I would like to thank publicly all those who have gene rously given proce eds from sales, coffe e mornings etc. Mrs. Ames' she rry party on July 20th raise d £25, and I am particularly grateful for this splendid effort. May I also take this opportunity to say that I am informed by the pape r mills that the marke t for waste pape r is picking up and we are able to sell it for the Childrens Frmd, albeit at a somewhat reduced rate . So long as pape r, magazine s and cardboard are kept in separate bundle s and are securely tied, we can dispose of it profitably . So please do not he sitate to continue to bring it round to the Vicarage , or to re swne bringing it round if you have rece ntly stoppe d doing so. I would like to repeat my introductory publicity about Confirmation. As soon as I come back from holiday I shall be thinking about starting the young peoples1 pre paration group, for anyone who is eleven years or over. Would parents and childre n think about this please? I will be very pleased to hear from eve ryone who is inte rested, and I would like names as soon as possibl e. Like wise , if there are any of the unconfirme d adults who would be inte rested in joining a discussion group for thinking - 2 - more deeply and seriously about their Christian Faith, I would be very interested to hear from them. This could, but need not, result in confirmation, and there is certainly no prior comm itment to Confirmation involved in joining the group. There are a number of forthcoming events which I would like to bring to your attention. Firstly, there is a Young Peoples1 Weekend at the Vicarage from the 12th to 14th September. Young People from about 12 to 16 years old are invited to come from all the Riverside Parishes, and in previous years when such weekends have been held, they have been both successful and enjoyable. A full residential weekend from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon including visiting leaders, films, a barbecue and full board and lodging costs £5.75. I do hope that a number of Dorney young people will want to come, as in previous years. It may be that the P.C.C. will be able to subsidise a portion of the cost. The Harvest Festival is at the weekend of September 27th/28th. The Festival Supper is on the Saturday evening as usual and the Family Service & Parade is on Sunday at 10.30 a.m. I am very anxious that as many people as possible will want to identify themselves with the Christian community in Dorney on this occasion, and also will support it by gifts of flowers and produce. Everything brought to the Village Hall and Church is, of course, given aw ay where it is most needed and appreciated. This year we are all using this occasion to direct our thoughts to our own Christian commitment - the Stewardship of our time, talents, and money . We must not forget that these things com e from God just as much as do fruit and vegetables. Just as we want to thank God for the Harvest and pray that we may use it in the way that he wants, so also we must realize that everything we have comes from him, and that we ought to use the whole of our lives and our possessions in his service. I hope that when our renewal campaign gets under way this autumn you will bear this in mind. No doubt by now all of you will know of the death of Hugh Haworth, who was a Parishioner for many years. This paragraph is simp ly - 3 - to announce that a Service of Thanksgiving for his life will be held on Sunday 12th October at 3. 00 p.m. I do hope that you will continue to pray for him and his family. JOHN METHUEN. BAPTISMS July 27th CHURCH REGI STERS Samantha Jenny HATCH Kelly Jane DEARDEN Please pray for them, their godparents and families. - 4 - • • September 7th Trinity 15 September 14th Trinity 16 September 21st Trinity 17 September 28th Trinity 18 DORNEY CHURCH DUTY ROSTER 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Family Communion 6.30 Evensong 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Family Communion 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Family Communion 8.00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Mattins Mr. G. Pepler Mr. D. Pepler Mr. Eastgate Mr. Roberts Mr. Liney Mr. Armstrong Mrs . Warner-Horne Mr. Robb Mr. Wilkinson HARVEST FESTIVAL & STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY October 5th Trinity 19 September 6th 13th 20th 27th October 4th September 6th 13th 20th 27th October 4th 8.00 Holy Communion 10.30 Family Communion 6. 30 Evensong DORNEY CHURCH CLEANING ROSTER Mrs. Harpur Mrs. Fauchon Mr. Eastgate Mrs. McIntyre/Mrs. Armstrong Mrs. Ames Mrs. Hellmuth/Mrs. Warner-Horne Mrs. Chase/Mrs. Roberts Mrs. Harpur DORNEY CHURCH FLOWER ROSTER Mrs. Houldsworth Mrs. Loughnan Mrs. Turner-Laing Mrs. Ames/Mrs. Graham-Campbell Mrs. Thompson - 5 - BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION 1975 Final results of the Gurney Cup (population under 500) Winners Runners up Bradenham Chenies Village Oving Western Underwood Denham Village (Wycombe Dist.) (Chiltern " (Aylesbury " (Milton Keynes) (Beaconsfield) who had beaten us by 1 mark in the first round. Competition must have been very intense. In the Michaelis Cup (for previous winners) 1st Coleshill (Chiltern) 97 3rd Willowbrook (Beaconsfield) 95 P.D.S.P. - 6 - 98 9 6 95 92 82 • Saturday, 6th September Thursday, 11th September Friday, 12th September to Sunday, 14th Wednesday, 24th September Saturday, 27th September Saturday, 27th September Sunday, 28th September Sunday, 12th October Wednesday, 22nd October Friday, 31st October Sunday, 9th November Saturday, 2 2nd November Saturday, 29th November DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE DORNEY WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB DORNEY P.T.A. DIARY OF EVENTS D.H.S. Autumn Show Dorney County Combined School-P.T.A. Wine & cheese@ 7.45 p.m. at the school Riverside Young Peoples' weekend Dorney Vicarage D.W.S.C. - Make-Up Demonstration by Lancome Eton Action Charities Fair D.H.S. & P.C.C. Harvest Festival Supper Harvest Festival and Stewardship Sunday 10.30 a.m. Family Service and Parade Memorial Service for Hugh Haworth @ 3 .00 p.m. D.W.S.C. - visit to Theatre Royal Windsor D.H.S. - A.G.M. Remembrance Sunday, 10.30 a.m. Family Service School Christmas Bazaar P.T.A. Merry Christmas Dance Meet second Wednesday of every month at 2.30 p.m. Meet fourth Wednesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. First Thursday in every month P.T.A. Committee Meeting - 7 - A Weekend at the OORN EY CENTR E 12- 14 September 'the christian in the world' for young people of the Riverside Parishes This weekend for twelve to sixteens is looking at the ways in which Christianity plays a part in our everyday life. Christianity concerns our behaviour towards one another, at home, at school, at work and at play. We are looking at Christianity outside the four walls of our church on Sundays - Mondays to Saturdays have to be faced up to as Christians - we are going to explore some of the problems. The programme below gives you details of what's on, a full programme will be sent to you if you decide to come. The cost of the weekend will be £5. 75. Friday Evening 8.00 9.00 Arrive and settle in. Introduction 'What' s it all about' introduced by Mrs. Elizabeth Woods who will tell us ab out the weekend. Saturday Morning 9. 30 11. 15 'It doesn' t concern me and any way they are all diff erent' There are many social problems to be faced at home and overseas including community relations, introduced by The Rev. Dennis Shaw·. 'I'm Alive' a film featuring Terry Scott in which he gives his views of some of todays problems facing Christians, followed by a discussion on the film. Saturday Afternoon 2. 00 'School' - yes even here we have problems in living up to our Christian beliefs. - 8 - ' Saturday Afternoon (cont'd.) 4.30 ' School ' s over' For many of us it means that it is time to go to work, but still there is plenty of time off. Many people have boring jobs in factories and offices how do they cope? and what do they do with their leisure time, , introduced by Mrs. Anne Speak. Saturday Evening 7.00 Supper and Barbecue with a disco . We ' d like you to bring a friend, but they must arrange their own transport both ways. Sunday Morning 9.45 10.30 12.00 Workshop and Discussion Groups. Morning Service and Coffee at Dorney Parish Church. Workshop and Group Discussion. Sunday Afternoon 2.00 ' Coming Together' A chance to collect our ideas together and see what it is all about. 3.00 Sunday Afternoon WORSHIP AND EUCHARIST. We would like your parents to join with us for this service and stay for tea afterwards. I wish to attend the weekend and do/do not wish to bring a friend to the Supper and Barbecue. NAME AND ADDRESS ............................................... . Please return this slip to : Peter Martin, 22 Eton Close, Datchet, Slough SL3 9BE by THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER at the latest with a £1 deposit. Please note that there is only a limited number of places available at the Centre. If there is a place available, you will be notified after the 4 September, with directions how to find the Centre. - 9 - KNOW OURSELVES The followi ng fi gures rece n tly received by the Parish Council may be of i nterest to Parishioners - No car One car Over one car Age group 15-24 25- 44 45- 6 4 65+ Total Age 9:roup 15-24 25- 44 45- 6 4 65+ Total P.D. S.P. C ar owne rship Total households Total persons 34 65 119 380 103 390 256 835 Po,Eulation of worki n9: A9: e Females Males SWD MAR Total Total 34 17 51 69 11 102 113 120 19 90 109 102 22 16 38 33 86 225 311 324 Economically Active Population Females SWD MAR Total 23 8 31 7 43 5 0 12 43 55 4 2 6 46 96 142 - 10 - Male s Total 47 120 97 12 276 C e nsus figures • • ,-' , DORNEY WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB The Annual Ge ne ral Mee ti n g of the D.W. S.C . was held on 16 th July, 1975 . The Pre siden t opened the me e ti n g by thanking so many members for atten di n g (30 altoge ther) , and went on to gi ve a bri e f report of the past year' s even ts, thanki ng the committee for their con tri butions to a most i n te re sti n g year. This was followe d by a short report from the Se cre tary and the distribution of the Accounts from the Treasure r whi ch showe d a good profi t. The n followed the e le ction of the new Commi tte e : Pre sident: Treasure r: Secre tary: Committe e : Dot Belcher Mauree n Cox Di ana Chambe rlain Sylvia Bampton, Jean Barsons Joan Griffi ths, Ann Harve y Mary Warne r-Horne It was agreed that a donation of £25 would be give n as soon as possible to the Chi ldrens Holiday Fund. Suggestions were the n gathe red for the forthcoming mee tings, the first of which is to be held on Wedne sday, 24th Se ptem ber 1975 at 8 p.m. and is to be a Make-Up Demonstration by Lancome - all vi si tors are welcome. The A. G.M. closed wi th the members enj oyi ng a c h e e se and wine party organised by the comm itte e . 24th Se ptem be r 22nd Octobe r Make- Up Demonstration by Lancome, Visit to Theatre Royal Wi ndsor. - 11 - REMEMBER REMEMBER Not Guy Fawkes Day but DORNEY HORTICULTUR AL SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SHOW on 6TH SEPTEMBER, 1975 Members should have received their schedule and entry forms; if you have not would you please contact one of the Committee or telephone Maidenhead 24127. Entries will be received from 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and judging will take place between the hours of 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m., so you will appreciate that we are prepared for a large number of entries. Should you be hesitant in entering for divisions 1 and 2 remember that we have all enjoyed or suffered, whichever view you may take, the wonderful, dry, sunny weather which naturally has caused problems in bringing flowers and vegetables up to show standard. However, this makes us all equal so do not let this deter you. This does not obviously apply to division 3, Domestic Section and divisio n 4, Junior Classes. They have no excuses for non-entry. The exhibition will be open to allcomers at 2.30 p.m. and trophies will be presented at 4.00 p.m. which will include the winners of the trophies of the Summer show and the Spring and Summer Garden competitions, which leaves the Banksian medal and 7 more trophies to be won. Finally there will be an auction of produce at 4.30 p.m. A general observation - if each member enters each section, which is their entitlement, we would have 7, 824 entries . What a show that would be : However, we are prepared to settle for half that number. - 12 - ' • " The Society' s Future Events The Harvest Festival Supper, Village Hall - Saturday, 27th September, 1975. The Annual General Meeting - 31st October, 1975. A.H.R. 1st DORNEY BR OWNI E GUI DES The Dorney Brownies have just returned from their Pack Holiday. This year twelve Brownies from Dorney and their leaders were joined by a Burnham Guider and two of her Brownies. Three Dorney Guid€s and a Burnham Guide also accompanied us. We spent six days at Penn Church Hall, once the Village School, sleeping at night on Camp-beds. The weather was exceptionally wann, but we managed a full programme of visits to Bekonscot, Amersham Pool, and High Wycombe. Penn is set in beautif ul countryside and we enjoyed exploring it along some of the numerous footpaths. The warm weather did mean we had to adapt our planned menu a little, but Mrs. Perryman who did all the cooking, coped very well with this and the extra small hands in the kitchen. The Brownies had the opportunity to try out their skills in cooking and cleaning, handicraf ts and entertaining, and most important of all, just learning to live together. We had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday and hope to show slides taken during the week to parents and friends one evening. BR OWN OWL . - 13 - NATURE NOTES The plant, Ragwort, a poisonous stinking yellow flowered weed seems to abound in some pastures and road-side verges in our parish. Fortunately, cattle and horses tend to leave it alone so that they do not seem to suffer from its presence in their fields. Apart from the various insects that visit the plant for nectar and pollen, the only animal that seems to be able to flourish on it is another insect - the caterpillar of the Cinnabar moth. This has been present in the area in my memory but has been missing for some time now. On a number of holidays we have gathered the black and gold striped caterpillars and placed them on convenient ragwort plants near where we stay. On the last morning, they have been recollected, that is, those that could be found and after the homeward journey, placed on a few plants. They could then complete their larval development and pupate to emerge, it was hoped, the following year. Luck has not been with us so far as we have yet to see the fruition of our labours. A number of people locally might well be wishing that the governmental decision to eradicate badgers from countries in the S.W. was also going to take place in Dorney. The reason for this eradication by gassing is that it has been shown that in certain areas, cattle have been developing Bovine T.B. and that in these same areas there is a high incidence of Bovine T.B. amongst the badger population. It has not been proved that the badgers are the cause of the cattle infections, some have even suggested the direction of infection is the other way. However, poor old brock is in for a population reduction - to zero in these areas, in an attempt to wipe-out what might be a reservoir of infection. The aim is to keep the area free for a twelve month so that the T.B. bacilli in the sets will have died before the badgers are once more allowed to return. Now to my comment about local people wishing for the same treatment here. It was written rather tongue-in-cheek but I am sure the damage to gardens must have caused considerable annoyance as well as some - 14 - • • • interest to the people who have suffered because their gardens have had nightly visitations. Holes have been excavated under fences, wooden ones broken, plants trampled and uprooted, dung pits dug and used. The summer drout has brought about an early leaf-fall this year and many trees have shed a large proportion of their leaves so that they could match water loss by transpiration (evapcration) with that obtainable from the soil. The amount that can be lost is quite considerable, for a large tree can loose as much as 50 gallons in 24 hours. This water loss must have been of considerable physiological embarrassment to the trees and they have overcome it by this premature leaf-fall. - 15 - THE WEATHER OF JULY July was another arid, warm month, of consistent fairly high pressure; but it was not always sunny. The first two days were bright, the next three dullish, followed by two more sunny ones, and a thunderstorm on the 8th at dawn. This produced the only really significant rain of the month, but even then a mere 8cm. The barometer then hovered around the 1015 millibar mark for quite a time. This is equivalent to the old 30" of mercury figure, which I have always regarded as being close to change. So it was in this case, for low pressure was never very far away, but not quite close enough to make the change really effective. Showers threatened, and a few actually visited us; it even rained on seven of the nine days following the thunderstorm, but the precipitation only amounted to a total of 11mm. The third week became noticeably cooler, and windier, but despite the threat of rain from intermittent grey skies, very little fell. Then the weather cleared up completely, and the last few days 0 became really hot. On the 27th the thermometer soared to 30 c, and then to a blistering 31°c on the following two days. On the 31st, clouds began to accumulate from all quarters, so that the evening glowered in an eerie light, soon illuminated by lightening. This we thought is "it", at last, but the storm was all bark, and no bite, and a mere 2• of gentle rain fell on the parched earth. It was like serving a dew drop to a man dying of thirst! The barometer can be a useful gauge to the likely intensity of impending storms. A severe storm is often accompanied by a pronounced drop in pressure. I noted that the glass remained steady during our damp squib, and seeing it, I was surprised we had a storm at all, and not at all surprised that it produced so little rain. - 16 - • • • The total rainfall was only 23',mm, about half the average for the month, and on top of the previous dry months, has left the ground very parched indeed. I SOBAR THE WATCHDOGS Until Mr. Sharphouse's excellent note appeared in the August Parish Mag I do not suppose that many Parishioners had heard of our District Community Health Council or knew about its functions and composition. As it can help each one of us it would be well if we read again Mr. Sharphouse's note. I feel sure that he would be pleased to give you further information if you contact him. Its next meeting is held in public on 2nd Sept., the venue being announced in the Press. 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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. ---- ---------------- -􀀍E. SARGEANT AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Head Office: Church Street, Slough, Tel: Slough 20081 PRIVATE CHAPELS MONUMENT AL MASONS Windsor Branches: 61 & 313 St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 65982 & 60762 DAY & NIGHT SERVICE HANDYSTORE (G.F. WILLIAMS AND SON) SHOE REPAIRS • HARDWARE • WALLPAPERS - All FISHING REQUISITES CYCLE REPAIR SPECIALISTS I, BELL LANE, ETON WICK. Tel: Windsor 60576 Do-lt-Youraelf Centre open 8.30-7p.m. Sunday 9-1 p.m. NEVILLE AND GRIFFIN (Est. 1857) Producers and Purveyors of HIGH-CLASS DAIRY PRO DUCE BARGE FARM DAIRY, BATH ROAD, TA PLOW. MICHAEL S. COBB UPHOLSTERER ANTIQUE AND MODERN FURNITURE Tel. Burnham 3277 KING STABLE STREET, ETON. FIRST CLASS WORK BY EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMAN Tel: MAIDENHEAD 30806 Estimates Free DORNEY POST OFFICE & VILLAGE SHOP Tel. Burnham 5095 Personal service at all times. A pin to an elephant obtainable here. DRY CLEANING Weekdays-8.30 • 5.30p.m. (except Wednesday 8.30 -1 p.m.) Saturday 9 - 4.30 p.m. JEAN & EDDIE DOVEY DORNEY VILLAGE BAKERY Home Baked Bread, Built 1899 Wholesale and Retail, ·Sold in all the best Shops. VILLAGE SHOP OPEN DAILY C. V. RIGDEN Telephone: Burnham 4d!4 BEAUTY COUNSELOR SKIN ANALYSIS AND MAKE-UP IN YOUR OWN HOME Mrs. M. C. CODY Telephone: Maidenhead 24121 A. BOND & SONS GREENGROCERS ETON WICK Our Delivery Van cells in Dorney TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS A􀀂 Zt/fflHeather/ Garage ooRNEv AUT OMOBILE ENGINEERS Specialists in:• PHONE: Burnham 3188 Crypton tun ing (Aids Petrol Economy), M.O.T. Testing Maintenance & Servicing G. A. SAVAGE & CO. [Slough] LTD. TRANSPORT & REMOVAL CONTRACTORS ESTIMATES FREE 167 Bower Way, Cippenham, Slough. BENDIX LAUNDERETTE SELF -SERVICE 31 a ETON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK ANY DISTANCE Tel : Slough 21080 (PROP. A.J. KELLY) Telephone: WINDSOR 65070 The above launderette operates a col I ection and deli very service IN THIS AREA EACH WASH IS INDIVIDUALLY WASHED BY THE FAMOUS BENDIX AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE GIVING A TUMBLING ACTION OF TWO WASHES AND FOUR RINSES USING ONLY SOFT WATER I A. De Siano I 2 Bell Lane. E ton Wick, Windsor. Berks. Tel: Windsor 65682 1.!Bornep • .. ·. OC.. To0£R. l' 􀀗 .,."'f,...:;:--. .... 􀀇 .. ,,._ •. '.;. ;'j',j'',' '4':.,;: :.1.f ·--Li - 􀀱􀀲: ,i􀀳l_;r- ;.􀀴Jji ff,n,,;;.'?,, ORNfY CHURCH . .... / E. W. ARNOLD AND SON LTD. BUTCHERS OF QU,\LITY ETON WICK Daily Deliveries (ex Monday) Tel : Windsor 6441 0 J. T. IRELAND LTD. BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS 41 ETON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK. Telephone : Windsor 65373 & 66305 THE SPANISH BIT RIDING SCHOOL ELMS FARM, DORNEY COMMON. Ponies and Cobs for Hire Daily Rides Riding Holidays Quiet Ponies for Children Training of beginners Is our Speciality Telephone: BURNHAM 61275 WESTCOIGN SWIMMING POOL RAY PARK A VENUE, MAIDENHEAD Telephone 26687 SAFETY, FUN A.ND FITNESS CHILDREN A.ND .ADULTS TAUGHT INDOOR POOL WARM WATER EXPERT TUITION THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY SPECIALISTS IN 18TH & EARLY 19TH CENTURY PORCELAIN ALSO ANTIQUE FURNITURE PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY ANTIQUES YOU WISH TO SELL. FREE VALUA TIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE SELLERS. • TEL: BURNHAM 32◄7 SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES I st Sunday in the month 2nd Sunday in the month 3rd Sunday in the month 4th Sunday in the month 5th Sunday in the month VICAR: CHURCHWARDENS: 8 a,m. I 0.30 a.m. 6.30 p.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. 1030 a.m. Holy Communion Family Communion and '"Explorers" Evensong Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Holy Communion Family Communion and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins, Holy Communion & •Explorers" The Rev. John Methuen, The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 62823 Lt. Col. P.D.S. Palmer. Dorney Court, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 4638 Mr. M.J .L. Armstrong, Badgers, Vi I I age Road, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 5595 The Vfcar tries to keep Thursday as his day off and you are asked please to respect this except in an emergency. ISSUE NO. 10/75 OCTOBER, 1975 EDI T O RI A L Someone once wrote 'A newspaper, which consists of just the same number of words whether there be news in it or not, may be compared to a stagecoach, which performs constantly the same course, empty as well as full 1 • Every other month, as the deadline for my 'turn' at an editorial approaches and I find myself casting-about for ideas, I begin to equate this page with that stagecoach. Irrespective of having anything to say or not, the same course must be covered and 250 words or so arranged in a few paragraphs for the criticism of the reader. Once a subject is decided upon it is not too difficult to build a few opinionated words around it; whether they prove to be of interest to anyone, or simply a literary exercise, is unknown. The difficulty lies in choosing the subject. Ideally, a parish magazine should carry editorials of a parochial nature, but expressions of satisfaction with our local environment become tedious. A 'local incident' is, of course, the grist of a limited circulation editorial. Because we live in either a very amiable or very discreet area such material is rare. Since the excitement of the Water Board Appeal and the Boundary dispute, things have been pretty quiet. Which is just fine for a resident, but no help at all to an editor. It looks as though the coach has arrived empty yet again. - 1 - Dear Parishioners, By the time this letter reaches you we will have begun our renewal campaign at a special service on September 28th which combiried the Harvest Festival with the commitment to use our time, abilities and money in the service of God. Like everybody else we are particularly worried about money at the present time but we are not just concerned with keeping up fabric and paying our bills. Our urgent need for more cash at St. James is that with inflation we are finding it difficult to meet our present committed responsibilities, to say nothing of future plans and projects. Our pledged commitment to the Eton/Dorney Project needs to keep pace with that Project's increased costs, our commitment to the Diocese reflects the grave situation that exists in the Church's finances in this area and our commitment to the Village means that we wish to preserve and sustain the Christian Community centred around St. James' Church and Dorney Vicarage. Every household in the Parish will be given the opportunity during the next few weeks or months to identify itself with and support the campaign. There will be visitors and literature but.t hope that you will not regard this as high pressure salesmanship. We are only concerned that everybody should be able to find out about the Eton/Dorney Project and about the Christian Community centred around the Parish Church and to have any questions answered about them. I would like to ask you to think very seriously and hard about this and to support this renewal campaign. I would like to draw your attention to the series of Film and Discussion groups to take place at Dorney Vicarage during the next few months. There is a leaflet about them enclosed in the magazine. This is an opportunity for Parishioners to come to the Conference Centre and share in some of its work. The idea is that there will be a programme lasting no longer than an hour followed by an opportunity for discussion and questions. The first evening (incidentally, changed from Wednesday 1st to Friday 3rd October) is a programme of slides, music and commentary. - 2 - • I constructed this after a three months visit to the Middle East a few years ago and it provides the basis for discussion about religious aspects and the political situation in the Middle East as well as being a quiet and devotional occasion. The next six occasions are films, none of which lasts more than three quarters of an hour and provide plenty of scope for thinking and discussing a wide variety of topics. The last meeting (now on the 14th April) is a programme of recorded music, collected from all over the world. I hope that as many people as possible will come to some or all of these evenings, young and old equally should find something of interest and importance in them. Coffee will be served on each occasion. From 18th-26th of this month we will be holding a week of prayer for peace throughout the world. The first time that this was done was last year and it was so successful, in that a very large number of people throughout the world joined in, that it is to be repeated this year on a larger scale. We will be particularly thinking about peace and prayer for peace at St. James on Sunday, 19th and there will be leaflets available which I hope people will take away and think about this vital aspect of the sort of society that we want. At the July meeting of the P.C.C. a proposal was received, supported by a number of Parishioners, that on the few occasions in the year when there is a fifth Sunday in the month we have a Family Communion instead of Mattins at 10.30. A great deal of thought and discussion went into this both at that meeting and at the subsequent one in September and it was clear that the arguments and views for and against were by no means decisive. It has been decided therefore that a compromise arrangement be adopted in which Mattins will be concluded with Holy Communion on these three or four Sundays in the year. I am confident that the combination of Mattins and Holy Communion on the fifth Sunday in the month will have the goodwill of most people in the Parish and you will support the decision of your priest and Church Council. Having said that I think it would be a pity if we allowed this sort of issue to take up too much of our time, - 3 - particularly in view of the sort of topics discussed in ihe early part of this letter. At the present time we are looking very closely at the fundamental purpose of the Church's existence and I do hope that people will think and pray about those very much more important concerns which every Christian faces. We have been providing an opportunity after the 10. 30 services for people to meet together over coffee in Dorney Church for the past three months. I would like to stress that I regard this as a very important aspect of Parish life if we are really to come together, and know each other and support each other in a real Christian Connnunity. This is an occasion when Parishioners are able to meet not only each other but also visitors in the form either of Conference children from Dorney Vicarage or members of the Eton community or new comers to the Church or the area. When it comes to the point, the coffee part of it is not terribly important. What is important is that as many people who come to Church as possible get to know each other as a community. It really is a question of "United we stand, divided we fall". I am not a Doomwatcher but the financial situation in central church circles is viewed with great concern by those in authority and any opportunity for redundancy, closure of building, amalgamation of parishes is quickly taken up by the Diocese out of sheer economic necessity. It is up to all of us to remember that in Dorney we have a real, deep, friendly, welcoming and living connnunity. JOHN METHUEN. CHURCH REGISTERS BAPTISM September 14th Nicola Elizabeth Rose Butler Please pray for her, her parents and godparents. - 4 - October 5th Trinity 19 October 12th Trinity 20 October 19th Trinity 21 October 26th 9th before Christmas November 2nd 8th before Christmas October 4th 11th 18th 25th November 1st October 4th 11th 18th 25th November 1st DORNEY CHURCH DUTY ROSTER 8. 00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Family Communion (Dedication) 6. 30 Evensong 8.00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Mattins 3.00 Memorial Service Hugh Howarth 8. 00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Family Conununion 8. 00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Mattins 8. 00 Holy Communion 10. 30 Family Communion 6. 30 Evensong DORNEY CHURCH CLEANING ROSTER Mrs. Harpur Mrs. Harpur Mrs. Fauchon Mr. Eastgate Mr. D. Pepler Mr. Belcher Mr. Houldsworth Mr. G. Pepler Mrs. Warner-Horne Mr. Liney Mr. Armstrong Mr. Roberts Mrs. Harpur Mr. Eastgate Mrs. McIntyre/Mrs. Armstrong Mrs. Davies Mrs. Belcher Mrs. Ames DORNEY CHURCH FLOWER ROSTER Mrs. Thompson Mrs. Haworth Mrs. Campion Mrs. Roberts Mrs. Houldsworth - 5 - ,------------------------------------------------------------------- DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE At the meeting on 10th September the President began by thanking Mrs. Roberts and her friends for the very enjoyable tea party held at her house in July and also all the members who helped with the tea for the Amersham & District Rheumatism & Arthritis Association. An autumn outing to Hampledon Vineyard has been arranged for 24th September, the cost of which, including entrance fee, will be £1.80. The coach will leave the Palmer Arms at 11. 00 and members should bring a picnic lunch. The delegate to the Bucks Federation W. I. Council Meeting to be held on 29th October, 1975 will be Mrs. Harpur. It was announced that Dorney will be the hosts for the Group Meeting on 22nd October and the speaker will be Mr. D. Scott Blackall on 'Life begins at 45 1 • The entertainment will be provided by the Blind Bell Ringers. The speaker was Mr. Gordon Langsbury of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, who showed us his most interesting and beautiful collection of slides of some of the 480 species of British birds in their natural habitat and explained to us the work of the Society· in protecting birds who are, for one reason or another, threatened with extinction. The competition for a Holiday Souvenir was won by Mrs. Hohnen and Mrs. Roberts tying for first place and Mrs. Cleeland and Mrs. Chase for second. At the meeting on 8th October the speaker will be Mrs. Mates speaking to us on 'Pleasures and Pitfalls of Public Speaking'. Competition: Floral decoration using the last of the summer flowers from your garden, not more than 20" overall. Teas: Mrs. Harpur, Mrs. Wilkinson and Mrs. Howard. Over 60's Club:' Welfare Clinic: 30th September. Mrs. Bohnen, Mrs. Horner, Mrs. Burgess. Mrs. Sharphouse. - 6 - • Friday , 3rd October Saturday, 11th October Saturday, 11th October Sunday, 12th October Wednesday, 22nd October) ) Wednesday, 22nd October) Friday , 31st October Friday , 7th November Sunday, 9th November Friday, 14th November Saturday, 22nd November Saturday, 29th November Saturday, 6th December DORNEY WOMEN 'S INSTITUTE DORNEY WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB DORNEY P. T.A. DIARY OF EVENTS Film & discussion group, at Dorney Vicarage 8. 30 p.m. Cubs Jumble Sale, Vil lage Hall @ 10. 30 a.m. Anniversary Dance , Dorney Village Hall @ 8.30 - 12. 30 Memorial Service for Hugh Haworth @ 3. 00 p. m. D.W.S.C. - visit to Theatre Royal Windsor Film & discussion group, at Dorney Vicarage 8. 30 p.m. D.H. S. - A. G. M. Cubs Family Film Show @ Village Hall Remem brance Sunday , 10. 30 a.m. Family Service Square Dance, Village Hall @ 8 till 12 p.m. School Christmas Bazaar P.T.A. Merry Christmas Dance Brownie Coffee Morning, Village Hall @ 10. 30 a.m. Meet second Wednesday of every month at 2. 30 p.m. Meet fourth Wednesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. First Thursday in every month P.T.A. Commi ttee Meeting. - 7 - THE PARISH PUMP or jottings on the September Parish Council Meeting. Footpaths The path linking Dent ' s Corner with Ashford Lane now legally runs alongside the hedge and fence all the way , rather than bearing away across the field to the west to join the end of Ashford Lane. Most , if not all walkers have used the diversion for some time now. Best Kept Village Competition The Annual Parish Meeting is to be asked for its views on the whole parish being entered as a single unit in the competition next year , rather than as two separate entities as at present. Street Lighting Vandalism continues to take a toll of our street lamp bulbs and it seems that it will be impossible to fit protective shields to some of them because of their antiquity . Lighting charges have risen by 53% compared with last year. Although it seems we have no option but to pay , the Clerk is to query the increase as it seems excessive. - 8 - I' I' Waste motor oil For D. I.Y. people , Burnham Garage Ltd. in Stomp Road , Burnham have agreed to accept used oil rather than have the ditches spoilt by indiscriminate dumping. The Crowpiece Lane Depot will also take old oil. Jubilee Seat The P.C. has again expressed its gratitude to Mr. M . I . Davies of Flaxford , Dorney , who has said that he will once again repair the seat that was damaged recently by a large vehicle . It almost looks as though it was deliberately pushed over. Refuse Containers Usual places : - 24th Nov - 8th Dec. - 9 - DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE in association with Local Organisations present their A N N I V E R S A R Y D A N C E in DORNEY VILLAGE HALL on SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER 1975 (8. 30 - 12. 30) Live music by REFLECTION Price of Tickets: £1.00 Bar and Free Buffet Tickets limited to 120 only. Available now from your local organisation or from Dot Belcher (phone Maidenhead 27047) 6, Harcourt Road. - 10 - ' 1 ,------------------------------------------------------------------- --- -- - ----- • , DORNEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Society' s Managing Committee meets regularly to review the events that have already taken place and to work out plans to turn future intentions into successful activities. The last meeting was of particular significance because the main event of the year, the Autumn Show, had recently been held and only two more functions remained up to the end of the Society's year; the first, the Harvest Festival Supper on the 27th September and the second, the Annual General Meeting on the 31st October. The Harvest Festival Supper, a joint enterprise with Dorney Parish Church, is a pleasant annual get-together with jovial festivities encouraged by a simple but ample meal with plenty of Dorney brewed beer or cider or soft drinks and coffee followed by local talent offering entertainment appropriate to the occasion. By the time this article appears the Supper will be a pleasant memory and the end of the Committee' s year of office already in sight. As always there is a need for new blood. It is difficult for Committee Members of long standing to keep in tune with changing needs and the routine work in preparing for and holding the various events needs much time and effort so that innovation takes a back seat. Any member who believes that he or she can make useful contribution will be most welcome to join the Committee, The A.G.M. on the 31st October is the time to come forward, when all committee members vacate office and, if they wish, stand for re-election. We know already that more than one intends to retire. This year's Autumn Show turned out very successfully so the Committee's decision to go ahead with it, despite the cancellation of nearby shows because of the lack of -entries, was thoroughly justified. Mrs. Shirley Horner presented the splendid - 11 - array of cups and it was pleasant to see one of the Society's founder members carrying out the duties so admirably. The unusual weather and particularly the shortage of water was evident in some of the exhibits but, taken as a whole, exhibitors' enthusiasm had surmounted the difficulties and it was a turnout which set a high standard although not up to the best of earlier shows. Entries were up by 20% on 1974. The best of the runner beans and the best apples were well up to the past standards and those of us whose runner bean crop had failed were envious even of some of the smaller specimens. Domestic section entries made one's mouth water but on this occasion the judge had written suitable comments on the table alongside the exhibits, drawing attention to some of the shortcomings. Similarly, regarding the flower arrangements, our attention was drawn to the schedule specification requiring an "arrangement' whereas many competitors had submitted "designs", a distinction which gave food for thought. Our honorary secretary carefully noted the judges' comments so that next year at the crucial time just before the show we can remind our would-be exhibitors of the useful tips for improvement in the already high standards. R. C. S. - 12 - ' "') 􀀇 ,.1 ... - ..,. - .,,, - ' . '-----, r may we have -your l FOR OUR JUMBLE SALE Sat. 11th Oct. 10·30 am. Dorney Village Hall FOR COLLECTION, PLEASE RING· OR CONTACT BURNHAM 5970 3670 . 61166 61768 MR. A. WILTSHIRE, APPLETREE COTTAGE, LAKE ENO. DORNEY TELEPHONE. BURNHAM 61768 - 13 - NATURE NOTES Have you noticed the way the honeybees have worked the runner bean flowers? The honeybee's tongue is too short to reach the nectar at the base of the flower tube made of the fused petals, This source would therefore be unavailable if it were not for the activities of two species of short-tongued bumblebees that have discovered how to bite a hole at the base of the flower and so take a short cut to the nectar. Honeybees have found these holes and make full use of them when present. They have not learnt how to bite the holes for themselves, nor have they been able to pass on this information to other bees, it is only learnt by any one bee through its extensive searchings. From the gardener's angle, pollination is all important if a good set is to take place. To achieve this, a bumblebee or honeybee must force open the lips of the flower, a process which will "trip" the pollen release mechanism and so bring about the required pollination. Many bees do 'play the game' especially if they are out seeking for pollen rather than nectar. of five date stones that were placed on the soil of a plant pot on the window--sill at Christmas, three have germinated successfully in the last few weeks. A fourth started to sprout, only to have what I took teoa tbene tawhaey root by s.ome little grubs, These sprouts emerged from the middle of the non-grooved surface and grew down into the soil for a short way. Growth was then continued rapidly down by a root that showed c.,,..",tt. c.lf'orL;I-. 1r.bd";""3 :r..,"'1 id.oat. - 14 - '' '' ' ' u G􀀶r􀀸o"". • little if any sign of branching. This characteristic is probably linked to life in very dry places where if the seedling is to become established it must plumb a permanent water supply at considerable depth without delay and certainly before the surface soil dries out. A shoot later grew out from the original sprout some 1􀂸 cm from the stone to emerge through the soil surface as a white pointed sheath protecting the delicate young leaves within. SQUARE DANCE at the DORNEY VILLAGE HALL on FRIDAY, 14TH NOVEMBER - 8 till 12 p.m. BAR: Tickets £1 incl. PLOUGHMAN'S SUPPER -o-o- o-o- o-o-0-0-0- PROCEEDS TO SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND Apply to: Soo Clyde, Sukula, Marsh Lane, Taplow. Telephone: Maidenhead 30049 - 15 - THE WEATHER OF AUGUST August was another hot, arid month, with almost continuous high pressure. The first three days were very warm, and sunny, but by the 5th it was becoming thundery, and a distant storm at dawn brought the hope of a break in the long drought; but disappointingly, only a few drops of rain fell. This was a 0 really muggy day, for the temperature never fell below 21 C. It became even hotter thereafter, with three more sunny days, and the temperature reaching a sweltering 34½0c on the 8th. The 9th was again disappointing, for although there was a storm with a lot of thunder and lightning overnight, there was a mere 5mm of rain. Warm fairly sunny weather continued for a further few days, and there was another 4mm of rain on the 15th; but it could so easily have been more; for Hampstead had 6.72" of rain in three hours, spread over only eight square miles. It is astonishing that such a violent storm could be stuck in the same place for so long. Thereafter there were several sprinklings of rain on several days, but they only served to lay the dust. During the last week the barometer rose even higher, and it became warm and sunny once more. It was a truly splendid month for holidays; for there were eighteen days when the sun shone for half the day or more, and not one day required a pull-over, although towards the end of the month the evenings became slightly cooler. Total rainfall was 22mm which again was only about half normal. It has certainly been a splendid summer, with the cause an almost continuous belt of high pressure stretching eastwards from the Azores. In winter the high pressure areas which bring such cold weather, spread westwards from Russia, but I am not going to try to predict whether one type of "high" will give way to another. ISOBAR - 16 - Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. Editors: Publicity: Editorial Board: Distributors: Rate of Subscriptions: Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Tel: Maidenhead 24121 Mr. K.A.S. Spiers, 2, Raymead Court, Boulters Lane, Maidenhead. Tel: Maidenhead 27874 Mr.A.E.P. Turner, Lamont. Harcourt Road. Dorney Reach, Tel: Maidenhead 23769 The Editors.Mrs. M.C. Cody, Mr. A.E.P. Turner Mrs .Ames, Mrs. Fauchon Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Groves Mrs. 􀁷akesley, Mrs. Hellmuth, Mrs. Warner-Horne, Mrs.Oxlade, Mrs. Pilkinton, Mrs. Rae, Mrs, Sharphouse, Mrs , Shott, Mrs. Sorensen, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Williamson.Mrs. Wiltshire (Snr.), Mrs. Wooller, Mrs. Wright. 36p per annum for 12 issues. Advertisers and Treasurers of Organisations should please pay their Subscriptions punctually to Mr. Turner. 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 pub Ii shed in this magazine. E. SARGEANT AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Head Office: Church Street, Slough, Tel: Slough 20081 PRIVATE CHAPELS MONUMENTAL MASONS Windsor Branches: 61 & 313 St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 6S982 & 60762 DAY & NIGHT SERVICE HANDYSTORE (G.F. WILLIAMS AND SON) SHOE REPAIRS • HARDWARE • WALLPAPERS • All FISHING REQUISITES CYCLE REPAIR SPECIALISTS I, BELL LANE, ETON WICK. Tel: Windsor 60576 DoelteVouraelf Centre open 8.30-7p.m. Sunday 9-1 p.m. NEVILLE AND GRIFFIN (Est. 1857) Producers and Purveyors of HIGH-CLASS DAIRY PRODUCE BARGE FARM DAIRY, BATH ROAD, TAPLOW. MICHAEL S. COBB UPHOLSTERER ANTIQUE AND MODERN FURNITURE Tel. Burnham 3277 KING STABLE STREET, ETON. FIRST CLASS WORK BY EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMAN Tel: MAIDENHEAD 30806 Estimates Free • DORNEY POST OFFICE & VILLAGE SHOP Tel. Burnham 5095 Personal service at all times. A pin to an elephant obtainable here. DRY CLEANING Weekdays--8.30- 5.30p.m. (except Wednesday 8.30-1 p.m.) Saturday 9 - 4.30 p.m. JEAN & EDDIE DOVEY DORNEY VILLAGE BAKERY Home Baked Bread, Built 1899 Wholesale and Retail, 'Sold in all the best Shops. VILLAGE SHOP OPEN DML Y C. V. RIGDEN Telephone: Burnham 4d/4 BEAUTY COUNSELOR SKIN ANALYSIS AND MAKE-UP IN YOUR OWN HOME Mrs. M. C. CODY Telephone: Maidenhead 24121 A. BOND & SONS GREENGROCERS ETON WICK Our Delivery Van calls in Dorney TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS A􀀂 Z1ldHeather/ Garage ooRNEv AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERS Specialists in:• PHONE: Burnham 3188 Crypton tuning (Aids Petro/ Economy), M.O.T. Testing Maintenance & Servicing G. A. SAVAGE & CO. [Slough] LTD. TRANSPORT & REMOVAL CONTRACTORS ESTIMATES FREE 167 Bower Way, Cippenham, Slough. BENDIX LAUNDERETTE SELF -SERVICE 31 a ETON WICK ROAD. ETON WICK ANY DISTANCE Tel: Slough 21080 (PROP. A.J. KELLY) Telephone : WINDSOR 65070 The above launderette operates a collection and delivery service IN THIS AREA EACH WASH 15 INDIVl,JUALLY WASHED BY THE FAMOUS BENDIX AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE GIVING A TUMBLING ACTION OF TWO WASHES AND FOUR RINSES USING ONLY SOFT WATER I A. De Siano I 􀀂) 2 Bell Lane. E ton W1clc, Windsor, Berks Tel. Windsor 65682 ·• 7S tiorntp 􀀍arisb .fttws • , Y CHUR -------- --- ------ - -- -- -------- - E. W. ARNOLD AND SON LTD. BUTCHERS OF QUl,I.ITY ETON WICK Daily Deliveries (ex Monday) Tel: Windsor64410 J. T. IRELAND LTD. BUILDERS AND CONTRACI"ORS 41 ETON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK. Telephone : Wmdsor 6S373 & 6630S THE SPANISH BIT RIDING SCHOOL ELMS FARM, DORNEY COMMON. Ponies and Cobe for Hile Dally Rides Riding Holldays Quiet Ponies for Children Training of beginners Is our Speciality Telephone: BURNHAM 61275 WESTCOIGN SWIMMING POOL RAY PARK AVENUE, MAIDENHEAD Telephone 26687 SAFETY, FUN A.ND FITNESS CHILDREN A.ND ADULTS TAUGHT INDOOR POOL WA.RM WA. TER EXPERT TUITION THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY SPECIALISTS IN 18TH & EARLY 19TH CENTURY PORCELAIN ALSO ANTIQUE FURNITURE PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY ANTIQUES YOU WISH TO SELL. FREE VALUATIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE SELLERS. TEL: BURNHAM 32◄7 SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES I st Sunday in the month 2nd Sunday in the month 3rd Sunday in the month 4th Sunday in the month 5th Sunday in the month VICAR: CHURCHWARDENS: 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 6.30 p.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I0.30 a.m. Holy Communion Family Communion and "Explorers" Evensong Holy Communion Mattins and .. Explorers" Holy Communion Family Communion and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and .. Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins. Holy Communion & •Explorers• The Rev. John Methuen, The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 62823 Lt. Col. P .D.S. Palmer, Dorney Court, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 4638 Mr. M.J .L. Armstrong, Badgers, Vi I I age Road, Dorney. Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 5595 The Vicar tries to keep Thursday as his day off and you are asked please to respect this except in an emergency. ISSUE NO. 11/75 NOVEMBER, 1975 E D I T O R I A L The Archbishop of Canterbury has made his point concerning material gain and all that follows and surely the majority of people will firmly support him. The problem is to obtain the initial movement for such a ccohuanlgde s oefe deivreercytoinoen e lansde dmoainyn gw touhled scamoep.y hTihse e xdamifpfliec uiltfy t hiesy that there are also many who would not support him as the msattreornig alistic element in the character of people is now so that voluntarily they would find it too difficult. Nevertheless it should be attempted and although the problems lariefe gwrietath stohmee b eqnuaelfiittys. of success are greater; a happier The alternatives of a soulless communist existence, living like antlike creatures with little personal freedom appeals to few. Many of those who by their actions or their lack of action in opposition are helping to put us on that path do not realise the outcome that faces them. Christ said of his tormentors "Father forgive them, they know not what they do". There would be little comfort for those who take that view if we find ourselves in a position that the Lord never intended for humanity. Tthaeker ea narde t shoemree tahraet smoomse tltyh agti vgei vaen da ntd htearkee .a reW thhaots eis wrhoe qmuoisrteldy isse ctohnadt b et heel ilmairngea tmeadj coomriptlye tfeallyl. into the third category and the - 1 - Dear Parishioners, By now the Stewardship Campaign, launched at our Harvest Festival should be well on its way, and I hope that everyone will give serious thought about their commitment to the involvement in St. James' Church and the Eton - Dorney Project; we all need to increase our level of giving if the work is to continue at its present level to say nothing of expanding and developing our contribution to the community, both locally and further afield. In one way or another, Peter Belcher and his team of helpers will be contacting you during the next few weeks, and they will be able to answer your questions about what sort of work is done and what our needs are. For some months now I and the Explorers teachers have been thinking how we can provide a more satisfactory arrangement for the children of our community in their involvement with the Church. For a number of reasons the use of the ringing chamber at St. James' has not been adequate to cope with the sort of things that we would like the children to do. At the same time we feel that it is very important that the children should join with adults, and especially their parents, in Parish Worship. Consequently, as from Sunday 12th October, the pattern is to be as follows. The Explorers' Club is to meet at Dorney Vicarage at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday mornings, where the children will be able to engage in a far wider range of activ:'_ties than was possible before. Then they will be taken down to Church and can join in the Sunday service with the rest of us, as well as coffee or squash afterwards. I hope that all parents will encourage their children to come to the Vicarage at 10.30, and will join them at St. James' Church. Over thirty children came to the first meeting under this new arrangement, and if we can keep these numbers up, it will encourage the teachers to embark on more ambitious and exciting projects than were possible in the bell tower, with only a few people. The more children come, the more fun it will be for everybody, and they will learn a lot at the same time. I would ask parents to remember that today's children are tomorrow's adults, and the way we bring them up now will determine what sort of society and what sort of Church there will be in the future. - 2 - • While I am on the subject of children, I would like to mention that, due to the departure of some of the older members, the choir has become somewhat depleted lately. If there are some more children who would like to sing in the choir (nine or ten years old is about the youngest we can take), I would be very glad if they could tell Mr. John Bishop or me. Perhaps parents whose children sing in the school choir could ask their children whether they would like to join the Church Choir? I would like to remind you about the programme of films and discussions about which you received a leaflet in last month's magazine. November's session is on Wednesday 19th at 8.30 p.m. at the Vicarage, and the film is entitled 'Time to Care'. It is a new film which deals with the problem of how we treat each other, and how we can help people particularly the more vulnerable in the community, the sick, the elderly, the lonely, the bereaved, the incapacitated or retarded. It is an interesting and important film, and I do invite as many people as possible who can come. Also I would like to advertise a Concert which is to take place in Dorney Church on Sunday November 30th at 6.30 p.m. This is to be very much a joint Eton and Dorney occasion: an Eton College Wind QDuoirnnteeyt s wcihlooll p Cerhfooirr ma, nad nrde caolrsdoe ar ggrroouupps o fw iDlolr snienyg S ianngde rpsl;a y. thTeh is event promises to be an enjoyable occasion, and there will be a retiring collection for the Eton-Dorney Project, so I hope that everyone will support the performers, young and old, and come to the concert. Finally a reminder that Remembrance Sunday this year is on November 9th, and the special Family Service is at 10.30, with the traditional ceremonies at 11.00. I hope that there will be a Parade and that a large number of people will come. A thought for the Month Anger improves nothing except the arch of a cat's back. JOHN METHUEN. - 3 - BA PTISM October 4th CHURCH REGISTERS Alexandra Mary Bourne • Please pray for her, her parents and godparents. • DORNEY CHURCH DUTY ROSTER November 2nd 8.00 Holy Communion Mr. Roberts 8th before Christmas 10.30 Family Communion Mrs. Harpur 6. 30 Evensong Mr. Eastgate November 9th 8,00 Holy Communion Mr. Robb 7th before Christmas 10,30 Mattins Mr. Wilkinson REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY November 16th 8.00 Holy Communion Mr. Houldsworth 6th before Christmas 10.30 Family Communion Mr. Belcher November 23rd 8.00 Holy Communion Mr. Armstrong 5th before Christmas 10.30 Mattins Mr. D. Pepler November 30th 8.00 Holy Communion Mr. G. Pepler 4th before Christmas 10.30 Mattins & Holy Mrs. Fauchon Advent I Communion December 7th 8.00 Holy Communion Mr. Liney 3rd before Christmas 10.30 Family Communion Mrs. Warner-Horne Advent II ---6--.-3 0-- E-v--e-n-s-o-n-g- -------- Mr. Eastgate DORNEY CHURCH CLEANING ROSTER November December November ADVENT 1st 8th 15th 2292ntdh 6th 1st 8th 15th 2292ntdh Mrs. Ames Mrs. Chase/Mrs. Roberts Mrs. Warner-Horne/Mrs. Hellmuth MMrrss.. MHacrInptuyrr e/Mrs. Armstrong M--r-s.- -D--av--i-e-s- ------.-.............- .-- DORNEY CHURCH FLOWER ROSTER Mrs. Houldsworth Mrs. Belcher Mrs. Humpleman MMrrss.. TLuorunghenra Lna ing During Advent flowers on the table only, please. - 5 - DORNEY PARISH/ETON COLLEGE PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT July to September, 1975 The summer months at Dorney have been dominated, very happily, by incltuhdee c hsielvderraeln 'ost hhoelri dcaoynsf.e reNnecveesr tahnedl eesvse,n tswe wihtahv e gmraounpasg edf rtoom Thame, Newbury, the Social Services department, Christchurch, Reading and a Post Ordination Training Day. In early September young people from the Riverside Parishes met for a weekend entitled "The Christian in the World11 , during which they explored the place and practice of Christianity in schools, industry and the wider community. owing to the heavy demand for space during the summer break we had allowed a double booking to occur. This meant student computer programmers from Villiers Park and one of the childrens holiday groups pursuing their very different activities and interests at the same time. Though this was something of an unavoidable experiment it worked, and neither group seemed put out by the others presence. But back to the children's holidays. The first three weeks were organised by New College, Oxford and it is to the credit of those sFutundde, nttsh e thraetm atihnoinugg,h tqhuiet he olciodnasyidse wrearbel seu cbossidti wsaesd mfertom w iotuhr omwonn ey raised by their own efforts. The following three weeks were under the auspices of Lincoln College, Oxford. All these students, some old hands, others totally inexperienced, worked very hard to entertain, control and get to know the children and apart from the occasional noisy drama these six weeks were happy and worthwhile ones for all concerned. On August 24th helpers from Eton College and the Parish took on a sixteen strong band of exceptionally nice children from Hackney, supplied by the Childrenb Country Holiday Fund. The holiday kicked off to a very good start, thanks to Mprr.e vHioowuasr cdh Milodsreelney􀇴 haonldi dtahye sR.e vTerheen df irRsotg erf oRuro yldea,y sb owtehr e vestpeernta nse n of - 6 - • • • • famille at Dorney in a tireless round of trips and amusements - Windsor Great Park, Portsmouth, swimming, the Wolves, local farms, film-show etc. and then we split into groups; some boating (thanks to Mr. Masser), some camping, and the rest to Mr. Moseley's cottage. Then back to the Vicarage and Chessington Zoo, Bekonscot, barbeque etc. We have to thank very sincerely all those from the College - Masters and boys, and from the Psao rmisuchh f foru nm afokri ncgh itlhdirse nh olaindda yh elspuecrhs aanl uinkqe.ua lified success and Over the next six months there is to be a series of films at the Vthiecsaer agoec cafsrioomn sR ewlhiigciho uswi lFli lmsst aLrtt da.t E8v.3er0y opn.me .i son v tehrye fwoellcloomwei ntgo dates; October 22nd, November 19th, December 10th, January 21st, Fsehbowrnua rtyh er18et whi, lMl abrec hd i1s7ctuhs asinodn Asp arnidl c1o4tfhf.e e.A fter the films are Since the actual alterations and additions to the building were completed we have been anxious to maintain the stylish image of the house and are extremely grateful to Mr. LOwther and his group poafi nptoisntg Ot-hlee veenlt biorey sf afcoard et hoe fe tnhteh uhsoiuassem awnitdh h awlhli,c ha ntdh efyo ra ptphreo amcohsetd professional results. The Barn is soon to enjoy a fresh creosoting hata veth ke ihnadnldys oofffe trheed btoe llsrpienndg eras w aonrkdi nsgtu dweenetkse nfdr otma cSkulrirnegy o Utnhievre rsity decorating and repairing jobs. The Sunday Club has just resumed after the summer holidays and we are very pleased to welcome not only new volunteers from the College, but several new faces amongst the children, who on the last two Sundays numbered nineteen . We are still hoping to increase the college's involvement in the Project and that of other schools in the area. A start was made winh eSne pttheem bIenrt.e r-SHcohwoeovlesr , Lfiaoirs oonne C ormmeaistotne oe r maetn oftohre ra t hseu ppperro posseseds ion Community Relations Day at Dorney had to be cancelled owing to the poor response from boys at the College. Despite this - 7 - disappointment we are determined to try again and would be only too happy to receive suggestions as to what sort of conferences ought to be arranged. Finally, we should like to thank Mrs. Brigit Ames for her most successful sherry party on behalf of the Project; Dorney Hwoormteincsu' ltSuorcaila lS oCcliuebt yf ofro rt hperiro vuindsionlgi cai tmeods td oennajtoiyoanb laen edv tehnei ng and arranging that the proceeds from the Harvest Supper should be handed over to us. In addition we would like to say a general thank you to all those people in the Parish and College who have thhealnpke d in so many ways over the past few months and a special you to the Belcher family for their perennial support and interest. LOUISE HENRY - 8 - • • • • • THE PARISH PUMP or jottings on the October Parish Council Meeting . The P.c. are making a note of any changes which could be made to our Parish boundaries when boundary reviews are to be considered. Trumpers Field and the part of the towing path which is in Berkshire are two examples of possible alterations. The P.C. mower is in need of repair or replacement. A quote of £45 has been received and the P.C. are to consider whether repairs would be cheaper than purchasing a new mower, Mr. Harrison, the Chief Executive of B.D,C, is to attend the next P.C. meeting as a guest. A working party, under the chairmanship of Mrs. A. Wooller! is considering the future requirements of the bus service . Members of the public have been invited to form this working party and approaches are being made to local parishioners to ask for their views and support in any action we may decide to take. - 9 - Friday, 7th November Sunday, 9th November Wednesday, 12th November Friday, 14th November Wednesday, 19th November Saturday, 22nd November Wednesday, 26th November Saturday, 29th November Sunday, 30th November Saturday, 6th December Wednesday, 10th December Friday, 12th December Sunday, 21st December Wednesday, 24th December D-I-A-R-=Y- =O-F= -EVE--N-T=SCubs Family Film Show @ Villagef oHra l7l. 006.3 0p .m. Remembrance Sunday, 10. 30 a.m. Family Service First Dorney Guides - Sponsored Knit Square Dance, Village Hall @ 8 till 12 p.m. Film "Time to Care" & discussion - Dorney Vicarage 8.30 p.m. School Christmas Bazaar @ 2.30 p. m. D.W.S.C. Fashion Show by Moira @ 8 p.m. Village Hall P.T.A. Merry Christmas Dance Concert in Dorney Church @ 6.30 p.m. Brownie Coffee Morning, Village Hall @ 10. 30 a.m. Film "Inquest at Golgotha" & discussion - Dorney Vicarage @ 8.30 p.m. Concert in Dorney Church @ 8.30 p.m. Carol Service in Dorney Church @ 6. 30 p.m. Children's Service in Dorney Church @ 5.00 p.m. Midnight Communion in Dorney Church @ 11. 30 p.m. - 10 - .. • • • • Thursday, 25th December Sunday, 28th December 1976 Sunday, 1st February Saturday, 19th June Saturday, 3rd July DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE DORNEY WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB DORNEY P.T.A. Family Service with Ccmmunion in Dorney Church @ 10.30 a.m. Children' s Party @ 3. 30 p.m. Confirmation & Family Communion 6.30 p. m. Dorney School Fete P.T.A. Barbecue Meet second Wednesday of every month at 2.30 p.m. Meet fourth Wednesday of every month at 8. 00 p.m. First Thursday in every month P.T.A. Committee Meeting. - 11 - SOME NOTES ON THE BEACONSFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING 14TH OCTOBER 1975 In general the Council is planning for the next financial year and its operations are to be based on a 11nil growth", that is to say no increase in expenditure in real terms apart from loan charges, pay and price increases. The effect will be that any essential increases will have to be offset either by higher charges or by reductions elsewhere, but what this will actually mean is not yet clear. The greatest cost to the Council is for wages so the principle has already been adopted that only essential vacancies will be filled. Standard of service will decline and the difficulty is going to be in deciding on the Mroastti oo fb etthwee enra ttehse irna tefsa ctw e apraey f oanrd C tohuen tys eCrovuincecis lt ihtaetm sa raen dwa tnhteend . mainly education, but I can only comment on Beaconsfield District Council matters. Some of the schemes currently consuming large amounts of money date from easier times, some can be dropped but many cannot. Montem Sports Centre Partly open ar.d well worth a visit it is estimated that 30% of users come fron our District as opposed to Slough. We pay 10% of the costs tut get 30% of the votes on its running etc. No matter how muc.>i the Centre costs go up we are limited in our share to the product of an old penny (ld) rate. Its a good deal, so please use it ! Concessionary Bus Fares Uhingdho ubttheadtl yt hemiurch vanleueed eid,s biunt dthoeub tco.s tP eirss ogneatltliyn gI stoh irnikd itchualto usly pass holders would be better off with ElS in their pockets, and so would the ratepayers. - 12 - • Slough's proposed Cippenham/Chalvey development Much too close to Dorney and in the green belt, the Council has strongly objected to this. Council House Rents ACroeu nrceiglr eptotlaibcyl yi gso itnhgat unpo onnecwe acogauinnc ilb y hoSOuspe sp ewr ilwele bke. bTuhiel tl atest unless they are self supporting from their rents and central government grants ... it's a good idea if it can work. It 1 s worth remembering too that rent rebates are available to anyone who qualifies. Mortgage Advance Scheme Running at an annual loss of some El2,000, and last year there were only eleven completions, so this scheme has now been suspended. Trade Refuse Collection A charge is to be introduced from next April. New Council Offices at Beaconsfield Aclomlp lweotrekd .o n the project will stop when the plans etc. are I have always been critical of this scheme and I think that most people in Dorney are against it. I have therefore iwnit hch aprrgeed ioctf abtlhee dceotuanicill! logic been put onto the small committee PEREGRINE PALMER - 13 - a PENSIONERS 0LD AGE 20 ANO CHILDREN p AM ILY ILM UN RIDAV 7th NOV. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT APPLETREE COTTAGE, LAKE END DORNEY. RING BURNHAM 61768 ANY DORNEY CUB SCOUT 7-00 pm til 10·00 pm Doors Open at 6·30 pm REFRESHM ENTS THERE Wll L BE AN INTERVAL AT APPROXIMATELY 8. 16 , FOR REFREstNENTS AND ALSO TO ALLOW THE YOUNGER MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE TO RETIRE - 14 - • • • .. • • • DORNEY WOMENS INSTITUTE The October meeting on the 8th was held under the blessing of a very beautiful autumn day, and a large attendance! Mrs. Hohnen was in the chair and after the reading of the minutes of the pthree viaogeunsd am eeitni nhga,n d. s he apologised right away for the length of Arising from the minutes, the trip to Hambledon Vineyard and picnic at Hindhead was voted a "very happy day". Mrs. Dorrell then read the completed programme for 1976 which sounded varied and interesting and was approved. Arrangements were made re transport to Stoke Poges for the class on the making of Lampshades on October 21st. After the reading of the monthly letter nominations for Group Convenor , County President, and Consultative Council Representative were agreed, and our own Mrs. Williamson agreed to stand for Group Convenor. We have had a kind invitation to "tea and carols" at Taplow on December 2nd and are looking forward to the occasion. Mrs. Harpur is going to Aylesbury as our representative to the Autumn Council meeting and will take with her our vote on the prepared resolution . The main business of the meeting seemed to be the arrangements for the Grenfell Group meeting to be held at Dorney on October 22nd when between 80 and 90 members from our own institute and three otherswill foregather in the hall at 2. 30. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking the village hall committee for the new cups and saucers which will enable us to "do the teas" without complications! ! Our speaker for the afternoon was Miss Hilda Rae, the recently retired International Secretary of the Girls Brigade. For many - 15 - 􀀕---- --- - - - --- years now she has travelled the world and met many African leaders and been entertained in their hom es . Her work has always been for the benefit of young women regardless of colour or creed . She seemed particularly fond of Anguilla and New Zealand and her talk which she called "This Fascinating World" was quite an inspiration to us all. Miss Kilpatrick gave the vote of thanks. The November meeting will be our Annual General and names for election to the committee have been taken. Mrs. Davis will be the V.C.O. Teas : Flowers: Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Roberts & Mrs. Sharp Mrs. Raynor Competition: A cake. -o-o- o- o-a-o- o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- o=o-o- ? ? ? DORNEY SCHOOL P.T,A. ? b GRAND CHRISTMAS BAZAAR b ?0 on 0f b SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER b I J ? AT DORNEY VILLAGE HALL ? 0 0 I < o STARTING AT 2.3Qp.m. o 0I 0I b A L L W E L C O M E. b b ' b PROCEEDS TO SCHOOL FUNDS. ? I -o-0-0---0-o􀂬o-o-o-o􀂭o--0-o-o-o-o-o-o-? - 16 - • • • • LOCAL BUS SERVICE - STUDY GROUP The Study Group set up by the Parish Council to look into the local bus service would like to hear from anyone who has constructive comments on improvements that could be made to the local bus timetable. These could include connections with buses on the A4 to Slough and trains from and to Taplow Station (specific times of day). Serious suggestions should be sent to Mrs. A. Wooller at "Syringa", Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach. Advertisements covering items 'Wanted' or 'For Sale' etc. may be inserted in this magazine for 25p. per edition. The charge for Half Page or Full Page cover is Sop. and £1 respectively. Bearing in mind the increased postal rates, why not send Christmas Greetings to your local friends by this medium? - 17 - FIRST DORNEY GUIDES Since the Guides returned after their holidays in September, we have welcomed Lyndsay Hollidge and Sarah Pegg from the 2nd Eton Wick Pack and Elizabeth Robertson, Rebecca Cheshire and Angela Haisman from the 1st Dorney Pack. Gina Belding and Sally-Ann Thorn have also joined us. The company entered the District's Cup Final which was held at the Burnham Guide Hut on Friday October 10th and gained Second Place. Tath e ocnoem poafn yt hiesi rp mleaentniinngg sa o nSp Nonovseomrbede rKn 1i2tt hw ihinc ha iids otfo Ctamakpe F upnladsc.e The following Guides have gained these badges. Claire Sanders Diane Jarratt Elaine Barnes Judith Liney Beverley Smith Angela Perryman Gill Langston Homemak.er Toymaker. First Aid First Aid Agility. First Aid First Aid & Friend to Animals Needlewoman - 18 - • • • • • DORNEY WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB The opening meeting of the new year for the Social Club on 24th September was a very interesting Make-Up Demonstration by Sue Barnes, Lancome 1 s Head Consultant at Caleys, Windsor. aPnatd tGhuiedne a wdasi scguisvseino na ffoullllo fwaecdi oanl ttrheea tmvareniot usb y tMecrsh.n iqBuaersn eosf, applying make-up and skin treatment. Members were then presented with a little bag of "goodies" by the courtesy of Lancome: The meeting was very well attended with over 50 members present. The next meeting is on Wednesday 26th November at 8 p.m. Fashion Show by Moira. FOLK & SCOTTISH DANCING WOULD anybody interested in a regular Dbain-mcoinntgh, lyi ne av enbianrgn aotf WFaolltkh a& mS c-oSttti.s h Lawrence, please contact Sarah Armstrong Burnham 5595. S8u pg.gems.t -ed 10f iprs.tm .e vTernanisnpgc Nrotv ecmbane bre 17th arranged. - 19 - I - ---------------- I I I I I I I 'I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 'I I I FIRST DORNEY GUIDES SPONSORED KNIT WEDNESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 1975. PLEASE SUPPORT THE GUIDES ON THIS EVENT. ALL MONEY RAISED WILL GO TOWARDS THEIR CAMP FUND AND THE KNITTED SQUARES WILL BE SEWN TOGETHER INTO A BLANKET AND SENT TO THE SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND. '-------------------------------------􀀑. ---􀀒 Sign in a Norfolk field: "TRESPASSERS ADMITTED FREE. THE BULL WILL CHARGE THEM LATER. " - 20 - • • • NATURE NOTES I have recently spent a week at one of the Field Studies Council's Field Centres with a group of students who were there on an ecology course which was designed to help them with their 'A' level exam work. The centre is housed in Flatford Mill and Willy Lot's Cottage - two of the Suffolk buildings that John Constable made famous in some of his many paintings. Sharing the accommodation with the students was a group of artists/wouldbe- artists who spent the week painting under the watchful eye of a tutor. The exhibition on the last evening was very impressive, though none had managed to capture Willy Lot's Cottage. When I was there at Easter, two amateur painters were full of the fact that they had actually been able to spend a week sleeping in that old building. I have mentioned all this because I wonder just how many people realise that such centres exist, or what a wide range of interesting courses are available to anybody wishing to take an . unusual holiday. A whole range of courses are organised from Studies of East Anglian Churches to architecture, bird watching, river studies, many aspects of ecology, landscape painting and biological illustration, to mention just a few. Leeches are not everybody's idea of pets,for one associates them with mediaeval practices where blood-letting was thought of as a remedy for many ills. However, of the eleven species of freshwater leech found in Britain, only one, the medicinal leech, is equipped with jaws that have teeth that are sharp and long enough to pierce the human skin. Of the rest, four are not blood suckers for they feed on whole small worms, insect larvae or small snails. The latter are sucked out of their shells. These leeches are therefore not parasites but carnivores. Character - istically they are rather like their earthworm relatives, having - 21 - long narrow bodies (at least when extended) which are similarly divided into a large number of segments. They may be distinguished from their 11 next-of-kin11 by the presence of two suckers, one at either end of the under-surface of the body and by the lack of the fine hairs or chaetae that project from the body of other true worms. Identification involves the use of a powerful handlens or low-power microscope as the number and arrangement of their eyes has to be ascertained. Most leeches prove to be members of the "awkward _squad" where such work is concerned for they so contract their bodies that it is impossible to see their eyes at all. However, after being immersed for a few minutes in soda-water, they become narcotised by the carbon dioxide and relax making work much easier. Reference to maps showing the distribution of leeches would appear to show that they are absent from large areas of the country. In fact this is not the case - but rather reflects the distribution of leech experts!!! AN APPEAL Bill Hakesley wishes to borrow, about once a month, a small trailer to convey a garden tractor to the Vicarage and the Graveyard in order to mow the grass. Anyone who is willing to loan a suitable trailer is asked to'phone MMari. deHnakheesalde 2y7 921. - 22 - • • THE WEATHER OF SEPTEMBER I remember that the long, hot summer of 1947 ended with heavy rain in September; and thus it was again in 1975. There was little hint of this in the first week, for the barometer stayed high, and the 1st, 3rd, 6th, 7th and 8th, were all warm, and sunny. By the 9th, the glass was dropping, and there was a small amount of rain. A further drop in the barometer saw the end of the heat wave, and at last the centre of a depression getting really near. On the 14th the centre was in the Channel, cold air was coming down from the N.E.6 and 42􀄯mm of rain fell. As the maximum temperature was a mere 8 C, the day provided a horrid contrast with the months before. Indeed this one day saw more rain than fell in any one of the previous three months. This rain came on a S.E. wind, which offers little prospect of a clearance until the wind veers to the s.w. Incidentally, winds moving with the sun, "veer", and those moving against it, "back'1 • This break proved only temporary. Barometers and thermometers soared again, and the 17th to 22nd, were warm and sunny. But by the 24th the barometer was low once more, and there was some rain on the 25th, followed by a pause, and then on the 27th another really nasty day, with 30mm of rain and gale force winds as well. Many twigs and branches were torn off, for it is unusual for such fierce winds to occur while trees are in full leaf, and offer so much resistance. The month tailed off with more slight rain on the 30th. Total rainfall for the month was 107mm, which is about twice the normal; but it was nearly all concentrated into those two very wet days; the worst one starting at 17.00 on the 13th, and continuing non stop for close on 24 hours. A settled period a􀇳o,und the 22nd saw the first misty mornings. The maximum temperature was 23􀄯0c on the 7th, and the minimum s0c on the 13th, 14th, 16th, and 28th. There were no frosts, so tomatoes and runner beans continued to prosper. It wasn't a bad month, apart from the two very wet days, and these must have been very welcome in some quarters - if a little late. ISOBAR --------------------- - 23 - - 24 - Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. Editors: Publicity: Editorial Board: Distributors: Rate of Subscriptions: Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Tel: Maidenhead 24121 Mr. K.A.S. Spiers, 2, Raymead Court, Boulters Lane, Maidenhead. Tel: Maidenhead 27874 Mr. A.E.P. Turner, Lamont, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Tel: Maidenhead23769 The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody, Mr. A.E.P. 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JAMES I st Sunday in the month 2nd Sunday in the month 3rd Sunday in the month 4th Sunday in the month 5th Sunday in the month VICAR: CHURCHWARDENS: 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 6.30 p.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0.30 a.m. 8 a.m. I 0 .30 a.m. Holy Communion Family Communion and •Explorers" Evensong Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Holy Communion Family Communion and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins and "Explorers" Holy Communion Mattins, Holy Communion & •Explorers" The Rev. John Methuen, The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 62823 Lt. Col. P.D.S. Palmer, Dorney Court, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 4638 Mr. M.J.L. Armstrong. Badgers, Village Road, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Burnham 5595 The Vicar tries to keep Thursday as his day off and you are asked please to respect this except in an emergency, ISSUE NO. 12/75 DECEMBER, 1975 E D I T 0 R I A L Why is it that Christmas always evokes so many memories? There is no other festival or anniversary that recalls with such certainty the happiness of years gone by. And if, as must be, such memories are tinged with sadness, then they become all the more cherished. The Season is so linked with the past that even in this modern age, or perhaps because of it, it is still encaptured by the Christmas-card stagecoach and the Dickensian image. The sublime recollection of our earlier years is of course permitted by the vagaries of our memory. If time is a great healer, it is also a great deceiver. We not only forget the dull or downright boring Christmases we have endured but can even look back with nostalgic affection on all those tedious and painstaking domestic chores which were suffered before the days of the pre-packed and the oven-ready. Still, Christmas rarely let us down and although times may have been more difficult and preparations required more effort, there was a great capacity for the enjoyment of simple pleasures. No-doubt it was such a relief to have accomplished all the tasks, that at least one could not fail to enjoy the fruits of the labour. At the risk of sounding naive, I like to think that a feast commemorating "tidings of great joy" must engender a great deal of happiness and, even in our materialistic society, the message delivered to the Shepherds retains the power to revive goodwill among men. I wish you all a happy Christmas and trust it will be one that you will wish to remember. - 1 - CHRISTMAS SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES SUNDAY, 21st DECEMBER 6.30 p. m. CAROL SERVICE. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY 5.00 p. m. CHILDREN'S SERVICE. (CAROLS, PLAY & BLESSING OF THE CRIB) . 11. 30 p.m. 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. - 2 - MIDNIGHT COMMUNION. HOLY COMMUNION. FAMILY SERVICE WITH COMMUNION. Dear Parishioners, As last month's Editorial reminded us, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have made their appeal to the people of this country in terms which are addressed not only to Christians of all denominations, but also people of all creeds and all men of good will. This appeal was picked up by Her Majesty the Queen when she opened the New General Synod of the Church of England at Westminster in mid-November. I feel it is particularly appropriate that we turn our minds to the fundamental issues about Christian belief and practice as we approach Christmas when most people are celebrating that great event of God's birthday, demonstrating his 11 good-will" to us and requiring "good will" from us all. Your Church council will be considering in the next few months ways in which the Archbishops' call can be implemented in our community. By way of comment on last month's Editorial· I would suggest that it is perhaps the easy way out to think our response should be a great crusade against the evils of our society. Of course, there will be an element of this but our Lord Jesus does not encourage us to view the problems of the world as being caused solely by other people, whether communists, pornographers, terrorists or any group other than ourselves. It is important that we look inwards and discover the causes of our society's sickness within ourselves before we can confidently go out denouncing others. This almost certainly will mean a certain amount of suffering, whether mental as a result of our selfexamination, or physical as we see the possibility of material hardship, or spiritual as we realise our spiritual malaise. But in this we are following the way of our Christ who did not achieve his victory except through suffering and indeed death. It may be that such a path is required of our contemporary society and our way of life as we know it. Having turned your thoughts in this direction I would like to mention the day conference on Christian Stewardship which some representatives from Dorney attended at Datchet on November 15th. - 3 - From this event one thing in particular came home to me, that we are doing both God and his Church a disservice if we allow our preoccupation with the needs of the Christian Community, whether in terms of finance or of commitment more generally to cloud the central purpose of Christian Stewardship. This is to encourage people to commit themselves to God; following such an individual commitment it is a necessary corollary to commit oneself fully in terms of money and service. The Church is in business not to be self-perpetuating for its own sake but to lead people to God in Christ. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas. As I sit in my office, saying that seems to be a bit premature in mid-November, nevertheless I would like to draw your attention to the programme of events which we are holding to celebrate the Christmas Festival - God's birthday into the world. Starting off, there will be in the latter part of the month the usual carol singing expedition, organised jointly by the P.T. A. and the P.C.c. There is a separate notice about this giving details of date and time elsewhere in the magazine but I would like to remind you that this is potentially a major money-raising effort for various Christmas charities and that your support is urgently needed whether to sing, to collect or to donate. On Sunday 21st December at 6.30 p.m. the Festival opens with a Carol Service. This is always a popular event and it is suitable for all ages to come together to launch Christmas by hearing God's word and singing his praises. On Christmas Eve at 5.00 p.m. there is to be a service which is specifically geared towards the children and young people of our village. Everyone is welcome. There will be familiar carols, new carols and a play and the blessing of the Christmas crib, followed by prayers round it. The first of the three services of Christmas day begins at 11.30 with midnight Communion. The Second is Holy Communion at 8.00 a.m. and the third is at 10.30 a. m., a festival family service with Communion. This is the only service on Christmas morning which is really suitable for families and as well as carols, readings, prayers and Communions I would like ta - 4 - • encourage children and young people to bring to this service a gift which we can give to children who are in the care of the N.S. P.C.C. It is very important that when we celebrate God's great gift of himself to us that we reflect, if only in part, his generosity by remembering the needs of other people. Presents for children who do not have any parents, who live in institutions, who do not get much fun in their lives, mean very much more to them than they do to us and so I would like to think that every child in the village can spare something to give to somebody else. On Christmas morning at 10.30 we will offer the gifts to God and then to the children concerned. The Childrens party for Explorers, Choir, Servers and other children connected with St. James is at 3.30 p. m. on Sunday, 28th December in the Village Hall. I am sure that lots of children will want to come to this and everyone will be circulated with details about it later; No doubt various mums will be asked to provide jellies and cakes! party on December 28th until January, 12th I be away from the Parish and services will be team of Chaplains at Eton College. From after the and my family will conducted by the Now some shorter notices. Firstly, I would like to thank publicly Julian Horner for the beautiful cross which he has made for the altar in St. James so that during the week the Church is not stripped bare. Secondly, I would like to remind you of the film evening on Wednesday, December 10th at 8.30 at the Vicarage entitled 11 Inquest at Golgotha". This programme of films is extremely well produced and deserves better attention from the village than it has been getting. I would encourage people to come along and bring a friend. Thirdly, on Friday 12th there is a performance in Church at 8.30 p.m. of Shutz's, "The Nativity of Christ11 • This is a charming oratorio and will be performed by boys and masters from Eton College. There will be a retiring collection for the Eton/ Dorney Project and I hope as many people as possible will come. - 5 - Finally, I have to end on a slightly more sombre note. over the past four months it has become increasingly obvious to me that Evensong, even once a month is not fulfilling a need in the Parish. Except on extremely rare occasions the only people present are the priest, the organist and sidesman. I felt it was unjustified to continue to demand the organist's presence and this in effect has meant that the regular congregation has been reduced still further to two. If one adds to this the problem of heating the whole Church all Sunday, then the situation becomes very difficult indeed. In view of this, the P.C.C. at their last meeting decided to suspend Evensong from January 4th onwards. In fact there would not have been an Evensong on that day anyway because of my being away, so this will not really come into effect until February. Your council is sorry to have had to do this but we recognise that these days people will come to Church on Sundays only once and that the provision of three services, especially when one of them is supported hardly at all, is unjustified. Thought for the Month: "As long as you cannot forgive the next JOHN METHUEN. BAPTISMS November 16th FUNERAL November 20th man for being different, you are still far from the path of wisdom". CHURCH REGISTERS Keven Derek Breslin Lisa Susan Breslin William L. Williamson Chinese Proverb. Please pray for them and their families. - 6 - November 30th Advent I Christmas 4 December 7th Advent 2 Christmas 3 December 14th Advent 3 Christmas 2 December 21st Advent 4 Christmas 1 CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL December 21st Advent 4 Christmas 1 December 24th Christmas Eve December 25th Christmas Day December 28th 1st after Christmas January 4th 2nd after Christmas DORNEY CHURCH DUTY ROSTER 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion Mr. G. Pepler 10.30 a.m. Mattins and Holy Mrs. Fauchon Communion 8. 00 a.m. Holy Communion Mr. Liney 10. 30 a.m. Family Communion Mrs. Warner-Horne 6.30 p.m . Evensong Mr. Eastgate 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion Mr. Roberts 10.30 a.m. Mattins Mr. Houldsworth 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion Mr. Robb 10.30 a.m. Family Communion Mr. Harpur ------------------------- 6.30 p.m. CAROL SERVICE Mr. Eastgate 5.00 p.m. CHILDREN'S SERVICE Mrs. Fauchon 11.30 p.m. MIDNIGHT COMMUNION Mr. Belcher 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion Mr. Wilkinson 10.30 a.m. Family Service Mr. Armstrong with Communion 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion Mr. D. Pepler 10.30 a.m. Mattins Mrs. Warner-Horne 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion Mr. G. Pepler 10.30 a.m. Family Communion Mr. Liney - 7 - December 6th 13th 20th 27th DORNEY CHURCH CLEANING ROSTER Mrs. Davies Mrs. Ames Mrs. Chase/Mrs. Roberts Mrs. Warner-Horne/Mrs. Hellmuth January 3rd Mrs. Harpur December 6th 13th Christmas Eve DORNEY CHURCH FLOWER ROSTER Mrs. Thompson Mrs. Ames/Mrs. Graham-Campbell Mrs. Turner Laing Mrs. Loughnan has been for 30 years. Through has to now give it up. debt of gratitude. arranging flowers in church transport difficulties she We owe her a very large Thank you Mrs. Loughnan. - 8 - • • • ' I Bill Williamson. 1907 - 1975 As this magazine speaks to all the village I would like to thank everyone for the sympathy they have shown me, for the letters, the flowers , the gifts and for making sure I never felt alone and isolated. Bill and I have lived in Dorney for forty years and couldn' t imagine living anywhere else. He would , I know , have been deeply moved that so many people came to say goodbye when he left it for the last time. I, myself, have been made even more aware of what a privilege it is to belong to such a kind , compassionate and friendly community. Con Williamson - 9 - DORNEY WOMENS INSTITUTE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING It was with great regret that members learned that Mrs. Hohnen was resigning as president at the end of her very successful year. This was due entirely to the fact that her future plans are "somewhat in the melting pot". Although there was no election for committee, three of our newer members had volunteered to serve. Mrs. Clifford was warmly welcomed back as president. Annual General Meetings tend to be rather inward looking, concerned as they are with elections, and consideration of the financial situation. From the annual report presented by Mrs. Allen it was obvious that the Dorney Institute is very outward looking. As a result of - the Sponsored "Knit-in" we sent £69. 73. to the Arthritic Council, we gave also a donation of £25 to Clarefield Court Hospital in Maidenhead - a hospital for physically handicapped children. Along with our own_ Senior Citizens, 60 members of the Amersham & District Association were entertained to tea in the village hall, and on a BOILING HOT day, we served tea, cakes etc. and cold drinks at the "Village Happening". Individual members have helped at the Welfare Clinic and Eton Wick "over 60's club". Also members have helped with the Dorney Project, Cliveden Hospital canteen and telephone trolley, and driving for the blind. Purely for pleasure, members have held coffee mornings, a cheese and wine party, a barbecue, a tea party and have visited Hall Barn for a carol party. Hatfield House for "culture", a vineyard in Hampshire and walked in Savill Gardens. The Treasurers beautifully presented financial statement showed that although the Institute is in a healthy condition, we are undoubtedly "living on our fat" and a major fund raising effort - 10 - , • • will be required next year . In her presiden􀆿s address Mr. Hohnen thanked her committee for all their hard work, and the members for all their support and loyalty . A Special "thank you 11 was given to Mrs. Hammerton who has run the produce stall for the last year. Mrs. Davis the V.C.O. , in her address emphasised the importance of the fellowship the W. I. gives, and the opportunities for developing wider interests and skills through the various subcommittees. As we were celebrating our 26th birthday Mrs. Harpur had made a magnificent cake - beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. The cake competition was also won by Mrs. Harpur , and all the entries were given to Mrs. Huddart for the cake stall at Cliveden Hospital - a very generous gesture on the part of the bakers. The speaker at the December meeting will be our own Mr. Sharphouse, and his subject "Holidays with a Caravan" . There will be a Special Christmas Bring and Buy Stall to raise money for the County Federation, but there will be no competition . Teas: Welfare Clinic : Mrs. Blundell, Mrs. Hakesley and Mrs. Adamson Mrs. Sharphouse. - 11 - - - -- ------- ---- - - - - - - - - ------------------------------- THE PARISH PUMP or jottings on the November Parish Council Meeting. Parish Motor Mower An estimate for the repair of the mower was given as £44. 75. In view of this, the P.C. discussed the need for cutting the grass verges in the Parish and decided that because the County Council were not going to do the job as frequently as in the past, the P.C. should accept the responsibility when necessary. The P.C. mower was not strong enough for this task and this raised the problem of how it should be tackled. To hire a suitable mower was considered to be too expensive , so it was decided to ask, through the Parish Pump, for volunteers with a large mower who might be prepared to tackle the task three or four times a year. Street Lighting It was decided that it would be cheaper in the long run to continue to replace broken bulbs than go to the expense of replacing our lamp-posts with ones tall enough to be out of the reach of vandals. The clerk reported that plastic shields were almost as vulnerable as bulbs and expensive and that metal gridtype shields would have to be made for our old style posts and would be very expensive. - 12 - • t • t • r Fishing adjacent to Trumper ' s Field The Chief Executive Officer of the D . C . , Mr . Harrison, who was present at the P.C. meeting, said that permission rests with the B .D.C. and that no one has or will be restrained from fishing in the Thames from Trumper ' s Field where the fishing would remain free. Bonfires The clerk reported that there were no bye-laws relating to bonfires in our parish. Annual Parish Meeting Will be held on 10th March. Speed restriction in Dorney Reach An application by the P . C . was turned down by the C . C . in 1969 . After discussion on the need for such a restriction it was decided to place the matter on the agenda for the Annual Parish Meeting. Dorney Bus Service Study The study group reported that after discussion with a representative of the District Planning Department that a detailed house-by-house survey would be expensive in time and money and perhaps to no purpose as the B .D.C. was not likely to make use of it. It seemed that such information as was needed was already available from the knowledge of the study group members. The meeting with representatives of the Bus Company had produced some information. It had become clear that if the parish had any observations or requests to make to the Company, then these could only be made through the County Council, who were the traffic authority. The Company had said that they were having to make cuts so that their - 13 - deficit would remain within the limits of the subsidies. As the pay roll took most money, cuts in staff would make the major saving and this would mean cuts in the number of drivers available at peak times. As the drivers had to be found work at other times, the cuts at off-peak times would not be so hard. As far as the group could gather the new timetable would probably be:- Leaving Maidenhead at 6.46, 7.20, 8. 12, 10. 11, 12. 11, 14. 11, 16. 11 and the last at 18. 11. Leaving The Brocas at 8. 15, 10.15, 12. 15, 14 . 15, 16.15, 18. 15, 19.45 and the last at 22.40. No buses would run round to Windsor, and as far as the group could ascertain they would all run into Slough. The B.D. Councillor Mr. P. Palmer and their Chief Executive both indicated that they felt that the time might well come when further drastic cuts in the bus service might be necessary , in which case, our service might come under review for complete withdrawal. In such circumstances detailed information would be necessary and perhaps wanted at short notice. They recommended that the Study Group think again about the survey. -"w.v􀀂;.􀀃 􀀤 • ii' ' • !(&·􀀆,- H -T-H-E -E-D-I-T--OR--IA-L- -B-O-A-R-Dw I s H y 0 u A L L A ---A- -p -p- -y- --C-- -H -R-- -I -s- -T-- -M- A- -s- - 14 - r I r I DIARY OF EVENTS Saturday, 6th December Brownie Coffee Morning, Village Hall @ 10. 30 a.m. Wednesday, 10th December Film " Inquest at Golgotha11 & discussion - Dorney Vicarage @ 8.30 p. m. Friday, 12th December Concert in Dorney Church @ 8.30 p. m. Saturday, 13th December Monday, 15th December Tuesday, 16th December Thursday, 18th December Sunday, 21st December Wednesday, 24th December CHRISTMAS DAY Sunday , 28th December 1976 Sunday, 1st February Saturday, 7th February Friday, 20th February D.W. S.C. Christmas Dinner Dance Dorney School Concert, Village Hall. Carol Singing @ 6.30 p. m. meeting at Corner Harcourt Road , Meadow Way. Carol Service in Dorney Church @ 6.30 p. m. Children ' s Service in Dorney Church @ 5.00 p. m. Midnight Communion in Dorney Church @ 11.30 p.m. 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion in Dorney Church. Family Service with Communion in Dorney Church @ 10.30 a. m. Children ' s Party @ 3.30 p. m. in the Village Hall. Confirmation & Family Communion 6.30 p.m. P. T. A. Jumble Sale D.D.H. s . Steak & Kidney Supper - 15 - Wednesday , 10th March Monday, 26th April Friday , 30th April Friday , 30th April Sunday , 2nd May Saturday , 15th May Saturday , 19th June Saturday , 26th June Saturday , 3rd July Monday , 19th July Saturday , 4th September Saturday , 25th September) Sunday, 26th September) DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE DORNEY WOMEN 'S SOCIAL CLUB DORNEY P. T.A. Annual Parish Council Meeting D . D. H. S. Spring Gardening Competition D . D . H.S. Social Evening with Gardening Talk St. James ' Day Patronal Festival D.D. H.S. Horticultural Bring & Buy P.T.A. Jumble Sale Dorney School Fete D.D.H.S. Barbecue and Dance P . T.A. Barbecue D.D.H.S. Summer Garden Competition D.D . H .S. Annual Show Harvest Festival & Supper Meet second Wednesday of every month at 2.30 p. m. Meet fourth Wednesday of every month at 8.00 p. m. First Thursday in every month P.T.A. Committee Meeting. - 16 - ,t • r ------------------------------- • t • DORNEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Dear Members, For the benefit of those who were unable to attend our 24th Annual General Meeting I feel you should be acquainted of the following :- Firstly the changes in your committee - Netta and Bill Barnes, Viviene Rowlands your secretary, and Reg Sharphouse have resigned and I take this opportunity in thanking them again for their support in my first year as your chairman. Your committee for 1976 are - Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Secretary Treasurer Ada Chase Mrs. Margaret Harrison Mr . Laurie Rutherford Mr. Ernest Chase Kathleen Brooking Mr. Henry Cook Anita Humpleman Mr. Grahame Jones Kay Sharp Olive Roberts It is with regret that I have to inform you that the Burnham Horticultural Society have withdrawn to our members use of their facilities of "The Hut". However I do not consider this as final and I intend to ask them to reconsider their decision. In the meantime we still enjoy the 10% discount on purchases made at wm. Woods & Sons (Discount Card available from committee members) . After the A,G. M. we enjoyed a talk and slide show on Dahlias and Chrysanthemums. Should any member choose to see or purchase - 17 - plants I suggest they visit Butterfields Nursery, Harvest Hill , Upper Bourne End, Bucks. for a fabulous selection. Finally it has been suggested that we concentrate on social activities at the expense of our main function, i.e. to promote enthusiasm in all aspects of gardening . This is a just criticism and it is your committee􀃜 intention to increase our activities in that direction and at the sa me time maintain our usual social events which are as follows - 1976 Friday , 20th February Monday , 26th April Friday, 30th April Sunday, 2nd May Saturday, 26th June Monday, 19th July Saturday, 4th September Saturday, 25th September Steak & Kidney Supper Spring Gardening Competition Social Evening with Gardening Talk Horticultural Bring & Buy Barbecue and Dance Summer Garden Competition Annual Show Harvest Festival Supper (other events to be announced at later date. ) Finally : Have you? 1) 2) 3) Dug over your unused Kitchen garden. Planted your broad beans (for an early crop; ) and spring cabbage. Planted your new trees, roses , bulbs etc. 4) Pruned trees ana sprayed them with Tar Oil. 5) Prepared your site for the sewing of seed in the spring if you are contemplating a new lawn. 6) Carried out a general clean up. (Cleared fallen leaves etc. etc. ) - 18 - • , • , 7) Cleaned and oiled your tools and equipment. If you have done all these tasks, you lucky gardeners, you may then relax in your armchair and wade through seed catalogues for next year􀅺 requirements. On behalf of your committee and myself we wish you a Happy Christmas and bumper crops in the New Year. Your Chairman, Bob Roberts. DORNEY SCHOOL CONCERT VILLAGE HALL 15TH & 16TH DECEMBER P.T.A. Draw will take place after the Concert on 16th. - 19 - MAY I WISH ALL MY FRIENDS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS, AND ALL THE BEST FOR 1976 BRIGIT AMES. --------------------------- CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS IN DORNEY & DORNEY REACH - GILL & DAVID SHOTT AND FAMILY. 1ST. DORNEY BROWNIE GUIDES In October, at the Brownies ' request, we had an open evening and showed slides taken at this year' s Pack Holiday. It was very nice to see so many parents. At this function five Brownies gained their Hostess Badge. Michaela Langston, Claire Bampton, Sandra Coish, Trudy Lewis and Alex Turner. We had a very successful Willing Help Week again this year, and the Brownies earned £20. I want to thank everyone in Dorney for finding them small jobs and being so generous with their reward. Some names appeared over and over again in the work cards. We are now busy preparing for our Christmas Good Turn, which this year is to raise money for the Children's Holidays spent at the Vicarage. An advertisement for a Coffee Morning appears elsewhere in this issue. BROWN OWL. - 20 - • ' • • THE DORNEY BUS? Just how much do we need the bus? How many people actually use it and how often? Do you know how much the fare is and do you know how much it is subsidised? In fact do you know how much each regular passenger is being subsidised? And quite frankly, is it worth it? The National Bus Company owns the Alder Valley who run our 22 Service and their constitution states that revenue must cover all costs , they are not allowed by the government to run at a loss. The NBC employs 68,000. people and has 20,000 buses and their policy is to provide at reasonable fares a safe dependable punctual and attractive service (Well its no good aiming to achieve something you can already do) . The empty buses we see all the time, pay little towards their costs , so subsidies come from the central government, Bucks County Council and Beaconsfield District Council. But even with all the subsidies the buses still run at a loss and therefore they get cut. This year Bucks paid El85 ,000 and BOC E26,000 and we lost \ of the services. So what next? BOC have said that they will not spend any more than £26,000 again next year, central government have said they want their aid to go to rural areas, more rural than here anyway, and the costs of running the bus are going to go up. It is obvious that there will be more cuts and so on . . . . until we get no bus at all? But there are several people who have to have some form of public transport, mainly the elderly and the young. Sometime soon, say this time next year, the crunch will come and we will have to decide just what is the minimum acceptable service and furthermore if buses are the way to do it. Dorney Parish Council are the only parish council in the District to have bothered to face up to the problem and they have produced a very excellent report on the matter in great detail, and their next step will hopefully be to provide figures - 21 - to use as ammunition to get our fair share and preferably more of what subsidies there will be, to support our case against those of other villages. But the fact remains, and evermore shall be, that empty buses cost money. Did you know that our service 22 costs £1,000 per week to run? It 1 s an awful lot of money but before you say "Take'em off11 or some other ribaldry, please remember that there are people who have to use the buses and do use them regularly. Peregrine Palmer -C-A-R-O-L- -S-I-N-G-I-N-G THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH at 6.30 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME. MEET - CORNER HARCOURT ROAD, MEADOW WAY. PROCEEDS TO CHARITY. SOUP AT THE VICARAGE. - 22 - 1ST DORNEY BROWNIE GUIDES INVITE YOU TO A COFFEE MORNING a t THE VILLAGE HALL o n SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER AT 10.30 BRING & BUY SALE A N D SMALL GIFT STALL All proceeds to the Eton-Dorney Project. - 23 - RAFFLE DORNEY WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB On 22nd October, members enjoyed an annual visit to the Theatre Royal Windsor to see "The Dame of Sark" by William Douglas Home. This play was an amusing historical comedy and starred Mary Kerridge, William Franklyn and Don Fellows. The theatre trip is always a popular outing with members, and was supported by 55 members this year. o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- 0I 0I 0I 0I 0I 0I 0I 0I 0I I 0I 0I THE EDITORS REQUEST THAT MATERIAL b FOR PUBLICATION IN THE JANUARY 1976 ?I ISSUE OF THE DORNEY PARISH NEWS BE 0 bI HANDED IN BY 12TH DECEMBER PLEASE. ? 0I 0I -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- - 24 - • SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER 1975 DORNEY WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE at the Village Hall BAND by Neil Allen BAR by The Pineapple Tickets: £1. 75 single, £3.50 double obtainable from - Dot Belcher, The Haven, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach. - 25 - Tele. MAIDENHEAD 27047 THE WEATHER OF OCTOBER October started inauspiciously, with thunder, and quite heavy rain on the 1st. There was more slight rain on the 2nd, but by the 3rd the barometer had risen, and stayed high until the 13th. It was sunny on the 3rd, but dull for the next three days: then followed six sunny days which were not however very warm. A falling barometer produced more unsettled weather for a few days, with a little rain on the 15th and 16th, and a roll of thunder just before dawn on the 15th. The Barometer rose again as a high pressure area developed over Scandinavia, and dominated our weather for most of the remainder of the month. This was a typical "blocking" high, for although the nightly weather charts showed horrific looking "lows" nearby in the Atlantic, our high fended them off. Despite the high the weather was rather dull, only the 22nd and 23rd being at all sunny, as the wind coming across the North Sea brought a lot of cloud. Towards the end of the month the high moved more to the south, and brought in quite warm air from Southern Europe, so that oddly enough the warmest day of the month was the 31st, with 16􀆾0c. The 14th was the coldest with 2°C; low enough for ground frost. October was another dry month, with only 2Dmm of rain; as dry indeed as any this year, but of course the soaking during September, allied to the weaker sun, left the ground relatively moist. Towards the end of the month the persistent high produced several misty mornings, and the sight of cars still proceeding on side lights in such conditions prompts me to hope that the plans for compulsory headlights in poor visibilty, and at night, will soon become law. ISOBAR - 26 - NATURE NOTES Great Changes in the farming pattern of the South and East of Britain over the last 30 years have come from the increased use of chemicals and the improvement in farm machinery. With mixed farming giving way to the intensive arable systems, the hedges that were once required to shelter and confine stocks have disappeared to give bigger fields which have been more easily cultivated by the highly mechanised farmer. It has been estimated that one fifth of Britain's 500,000 miles of hedges have been removed in the last 20 years and in some parts of the country this proportion is nearly half. This changing face of the country-side has aroused much criticism from a public who has felt that the hedges were part of the traditional landscape but has not appreciated the new agricultural needs. Yet, in some parts of the country the network of hedges only came into existence in the eighteenth century, whilst others can be traced back to Saxon times. On the basis of Dr. Maxwell Hooper's work which suggests that in a 30 yard length of hedge there will be one shrubby species for every 100 years that hedge has been in existence, a recent survey in one area of Suffolk gave the following frequency of hedge ages:- The old hedges were often fa.rm or parish boundaries. As hedges are often the only remaining fragments of the deciduous woodland which once covered most of Britain, their importance lies in the way they are still able to sustain the - 27 - 2 f'R'EQu.£ NCY of HE.1>GE. A<,E;.􀀓 .iOMTH $,U-,:O􀀍 IO•ff. .. . '!'i;E. Of- H0jE. ,.., thu4.lt40a OF' YE.llll.1. wild plants and animals that once existed in the woodland edges. Nearly a thousand of our native plant species have been recorded in the hedgerows although only 250 are more or less confined to hedgerows. Most of our resident woodland birds also breed in them, half our native mammals are to be found there and over 20 species of butterfly commonly breed there. Whilst most of these animals are harmless, some, such as crop pollinating insects and predators and parasites of crop pests are very useful. "" 0 2 ! - • THE RELA1ioNSH1P &E.-rwE.e.,,/ AC.&. r---:=-: OF HE.>,GE. fl,ID b£"11 of' Hu.l"\llS :::+..-1 􀀳· t-:-r--t+ 􀀠-·:· --i.....f------1 􀀡-+ '-i-·t-H7T, +--:- I 􀀎 r---􀀏M, --t-, +. -􀀐 < ' ' t ' ' r+-+- 􀁍 --r--+- . -1-;-+· ::-:--􀀢 --· :-++􀀣-i-:= 􀁄-LH- -: : : .:.:t=-2F􀀴 􀀵 : ' 􀀶 􀀷-=-􀀸 􀀇T-++ 􀀈 :·􀀹.$3 􀀺f􀀻􀀼it::=􀀽 􀀾􀀿 _- •· ' '.-!+-+--l- i+-W- '' - ■ i i j 􀁎 􀁏 ' i j 8 􀁅 "CL OF HE.)Sa. .... .....,.)1111:0S OF YE.Nl$ - 28 - In addition to determining the Age frequencies of the Suffolk hedges, the recent survey endeavoured to check Hooper's ideas by investigating the depth of humus on top of the soil proper but under the leaf litter. It was reasonable to assume that the older the hedge, the thicker this layer should be. The graph shows how well humus depth supports the hedge age. Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. Editors: Publicity: Editorial Board: Distributors: Rate of Subscriptions: Mr. C.C. 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