l l / 11\ornep ftarisb J!rtns '"; fi' j"􀃳.􀃴. :·; ;!,.i-,,-f =· , ••• , ••:;i •• ''!r.1,i ORNE.Y CHURCH llCAIPII ICII. 80 PEASCOD STREET, WINDSOR, SL4 1 DH. Telephone: Windsor 69055/7 10 ST. JU DES ROAD, ENGLEFIELD GREEN, TW20 OBY. Telephone: Egham 33696/7 * * * CHARTERED VALUATION SURVEYORS Et ESTATE AGENTS * * * fast, quality service from experienced staff. Mortgages arranged for suitable purchasers, free valuations, NO SALE - NO FEE. * * * Houses required for waiting buyers in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Agents for Northern Rock Building Society THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY A NTIQUES VALUATIONS & RESTORATIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 􀂴 􀀚 Psrtners. S. Brow,. and C H􀀛llmuth P􀀄ciea 93 Courthouse Road, Maidenhead, Berks. SL6 6HZ Tel: Maidenhead 70722 PLUMBING, HEA TING ANO E LECTRICAL CONTRACTORS FOR ALL INDUSTRIAL & DOMESTIC WORK BATHROOMS SUPPLIED & FITTED. CENTRAL HEATING DESIGNED & INSTALLED, GUTTERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED. TANKS, ROOF LAGGING & ALL DOMESTIC PLUMBING COMPLETE RE-WIRES, NEW WIRING. COOKER INSTALLATIONS. IMMERSION HEATERS OR EXTRA LIGHT & SOCKET POINTS 79 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM, BUCKS. TELEPHONE: BURNHAM 63372 K. & J. GUTHRIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESALEANDRETAIL OPEN9.00a.m.-5.30p.m. (sixd11ysswsek/ SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY VICAR: 8.00 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Rev. Ronald Johnson The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. CHURCHWARDENS Mr. Peter Belcher, The Haven, Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel : Burnham 62823 Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Maidenhead 27047 Mr. John Robb, The Chauntry, Lake End Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel : Burnham 2243 • ISSUE NO. 1/84 FEBRUARY, 1984 E D I T O R I A L Parishioners who attended the meetings in Boveney, Dorney and Dorney Reach chaired by our Community Liaison Emergency Officer, Mrs. Phyllis Wallbank, were made aware of the need to prepare for any local emergency or potential disaster. Specific dangers to our community are flooding, crashing aircraft and accidents on the motorway involving tankers carrying toxic loads. The job of the Community Liaison Emergency Officer is, as the title implies, to bring us all together to discuss and plan how we can help ourselves and each other to alleviate the hardship and suffering in any given dangerous or calamitous situation and to have on record what particular skill or assistance each of us can offer. Many tragedies can be prevented if those involved in an 'incident' act in accordance with a preconceived plan. In the short time since Mrs. Wallbank volunteered for this onerous task she has done a lot of work on our behalf, attending County meetings and courses and trying to compile a register of all persons living in the Parish. At present there is not a complete record of every entire household. Should, say, an aircraft fall upon several houses it is important that rescuers know how many people they are seeking and of course that they are not putting themselves in unnecessary danger by continuing the search for non-existent residents. One duty of the Liaiscn Emergency Officer is to tell us how we can try to protect ourselves in a nuclear conflict and to lay plans for the assistance of survivors. Mrs. Wallbank will be asking us all to fill in a questionnaire to help r2r complete her records, and our mutual safety and protection, perhaps our very life, may one day depend upon our co-operation in this scheme. *********************** - 1 - From the Warden' s Desk It was heartwarming to receive all your kind Christmas gifts (money, .i c.e-cream, sweets, etc.) for the twenty-two Hackney Children who spent Christmas with us. Your gifts were most gratefully received, especially at this time of general concern regarding the Project' s future. We were able to take the children to pantomimes, a circus, skating, and such events as were available over the two week period, as well as financing the running of our missions, etc. I should also like to thank Anne, Bob and the others who so kindly gave of their own time to come along here to wash dishes, drive and generally be "on hand". All in all we enjoyed these weeks, and I know these holidays mean a great deal to the children concerned. As usual our Christmas services were wonderfully attended, and 'standing room only' was the order of the day at more than one! There is a special atmosphere at Dorney Church which cannot be beaten anywhere, and Christmas is one of those occasions which proves that people do love their church, and that means that they recognise their need for and love of God. But we can afford no complacency: we ought to be able to generate the Christmas feeling all year round. I trust our visitors and irregular attenders will remember there will always be a warm welcome. Please don't wait another year to come again! As ever we continue to need money - there can be no need for me to go on about 'spiralling costs' again. A unique gift came to us from Mrs. Jordan in memory of her husband Harry, who died suddenly late last year. A very large donation to church funds was made in his name. I am deeply grateful to all who contributed, and especially to Mrs. Jordan who has borne her grief so well, and at whose suggestion the donation was made. This is indeed a special way of furthering God' s work, and what better memorial could there be? Yet another gift has been made, this time by our old friends Michael and Anne Wilkinson, this time to ensure continuation of the excellent musical tradition at Dorney, and helping with our current roofing problem. Again we are all deeply grateful. We are truly blessed that people care so much about their church - both in terms of building and worship. Ron Johnson - 2 - • 19th February 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a. m. Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 8.00 10.30 26th February 8. 00 a. m. 10.30 a. m. Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 8. 00 10.30 1st Reader 10.30 4th March 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER Holy Communion Family Service Mrs. Belcher Mr. & Mrs. Dollimore In Church Mr. Liney Mr. Pepler Sunday 9th before Easter 􀅚Readings to be advised Sunday 8th before Easter Holy Communion Parish Conmunion Mrs. Robb Mr. & Mrs. Belcher Miss Hinckley, Mrs. Dodd & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Williams Mr. Robb Mrs. Ames Mark 7:24-End Mrs. Pepler Corinthians 12: 1-10 Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Harpur & Mrs. Allen Mrs. Paton & Mrs. Coish Sunday 7th before Easter Mrs. Humpleman, Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Hayton Mrs. Baker (Mrs.Harlow) Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 8.00 Mr. Belcher 10. 30 Mr. Armstrong 1st Reader 10.30 Mrs. Armstrong - 3 - John Colossians 8: 2-11 1:18-23 7th March 11th March 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 1st Reader 8.00 10.30 10.30 ASH WEDNESDAY JOINT RIVERSIDE SERVICE Sunday 1st in Lent Holy CoDDllunion Parish Communion Mrs. Ames & Mrs. Chapman Mr. & Mrs. Gorles Mrs. Humpleman, Mrs. Dodd & Mrs. Hayton Mrs. Chapman Mr. Eastgate Mrs. Hammond Luke 4: 1-13 Mrs. Liney Genesis 4, 1-10 ****** ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING ****** ******** 26TH MARCH, 1984 AT VICARAGE 8.00 p.m. ***************** Found in Dorney Church - Child's Silver Bracelet with Butterfly motif. Contact: Mrs. Parker Maidenhead 25307. ******** - 4 - • • ------------------------------------ ------------------------------ - - - - - THE PARISH PUMP December Meeting of the Parish Council 1. Highways. Comment was made about the "Impact" lorries parking on the Common by Eton Wick. It was decided that if they were not moved soon the police would be asked to help. 2. Dorney Village Hall. Nigel Lancaster, the treasurer, attended to explain the financial problems of the Village Hall, (not at this stage asking the Parish Council for financial help) . The figures indicated that income was not sufficient to cover the regular outgoings and there had been a steady build up of repairs and renewals which ought to have been done but which had not. The Parish Council, not having been asked to make any financial contribution, nevertheless thought the hall in principle could be supported out of the Parish rate. Figures involved, however, are such that any contribution would make a significant impact on the Parish Council' s spending which is running at the moment at about £2,000 per annum for everything. Their contribution to the Village Hall might therefore not be very great. A decision on a figure can be made at the January Meeting, but this will be something for discussion at the Annual Parish Meeting. 3. Public Transport. The survey results were reported and are set out elsewhere in this issue. Mrs. Woodhead said that she would be happy to try to co-ordinate some sort of rota system. 4. Emergency Planning. A series of meetings ha s been held when a useful number of parishioners attended. No conclusions were presented to the Parish Council Meeting. - 5 - 5. Accounts. The principle account paid this month is the £200 earmarked to help the Parish Magazine. 6. Planning Applications. No comment was made regarding dormers and extensions at 'Apple Tre􀆈 Cott.1 Ashford Lane, but corrnnent was made regarding an application for a further three year extension for planning permission for temporary classrooms at the school. The Parish Council were in a dilemma, wishing on the one hand that the temporary classrooms would be made permanent and to a better standard, but fearing that the large capital sum needed for this might make the school unviable in the eyes of the Education Authority. In the end it was decided that the permission ought to be made permanent in recognition of the de facto situation, without making any particular comment on permanent buildings as such. However, it was decided to ask informally via the County Councillor if there were any indications as to the long term future of the school and status of the buildings. 7. Parish Boundary review. Somewhat to the surprise of the Parish Council, it was learned that Taplow wished to make the M4 a linear boundary between the two Parishes , which would have the effect of giving Dorney Trumpers field and the Village Hall, and removing from Dorney Old Marsh Lane and Glebe Close. A survey of those inhabitants has been conducted and five indicated they much preferred Dorney and three were not too bothered. The Parish Council therefore strongly opposed the Taplow Parish suggestion. We thought there might be some merit in transferring Trumpers Field and the Village Hall to Dorney and it was thought there might be a case for moving the one house by the roundabout in Old Marsh Lane out of Taplow into Dorney. The Parish Council agreed to have a meeting with Taplow to discuss the matter, but could not see any really good reason for change as there were no strong feelings about the matter. 8. Electricity Failures in the Boveney area. These were the subject of a letter from the S.E.B. which explained that one occasion was due to a swan flying into the overhead line, another due to developers digging up a cable and a third time due to a fault in a high tension underground main. In contrast to the last meeting, this meeting was one of the longest the Parish Council has had in recent times! (See page 15 for January Parish Council M;;ti􀆉g) - 6 - • • • .. •' DIARY OF EVENTS Monday 26th March Annual Church Meeting @ Vicarage 8 . 00 p.m. DORNEY WOMEN' S INSTITUTE Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2.00 p. m. DORNEY P.T.A. Meet fourth Monday of every month for P.T.A. Committee Meeting. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Second Tuesday in every month at 8.00 p.m. ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE DORNEY P.C.C. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 LUNCHEON CLUB Dorney School. Second Tuesday in every other month at 7 . 45 p.m. preceding the Parish Council Meeting. First Wednesday of every month at 8 . 00 p.m. Dorney Vicarage. Meet second Wednesday of every month. Meet second Tuesday of every month at the Vicarage. Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Catherine Lancaster. Maidenhead 71618. - 7 - PUBLIC TRANSPORT QUESTIONNAIRE RETURNED QUESTIONNAIRES 49 NUMBER REQUIRING REGULAR TRANSPORT 20 NUMBER REQUIRING OCCASIONAL TRANSPORT 19 NUMBER OFFERING LIFTS ON REGULAR BASIS 5 NUMBER OFFERING LIFTS ON OCCASIONAL BASIS 30 A MORE DETAILED ANALYSIS OF THE RESPONSE INDICATES THAT : (a) Nearly all the people requiring transport on a regular basis to Eton Wick, Eton, Windsor, Slough are served by the existing Alder Valley Bus Service. (b) There is a maximum number of five people requiring regular transport to MAIDENHEAD between 8 and 9 a.m. , and returning between 5 and 6 p . m., who are not served by the Bus Service. (c) There are a further five people requiring transport to MAIDENHEAD at various times , other than those mentioned in (b) . Up to three of these people are served by the Bus Service on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS only. (d) Nineteen people said they required transport occasionally whilst five people would offer lifts on a regular basis and thirty people would offer lifts on an occasional basis. CONCLUSIONS FROM THE RESPONSE: The current problem is the requirement for transport at irregular times and intervals by small numbers of people plus the requirement for transport to Maidenhead on a more regular basis, again by a small number of people. It is clear that our depleted Bus Service timetable is not scheduled to serve this irregular and small (in numbers of people) demand . It would also seem impracticable to provide a minibus service devoted to Dorney. - 8 - However, there is a possibility of car owners giving lifts to the non-car owners (see (d) above) . To achieve any degree of cooperation between car owners and those requiring lifts, the effort needs to be planned and co-ordinated. Councillor Bridget Woodhead has kindly accepted the task of co-ordinating and she would be grateful for any assistance to achieve the co-operation between car-owners and those requiring lifts. The Parish Council would like to thank Dorney residents for completing the Questionnaires and now feel that there are some current statistics which may be used in discussions on our transport requirements. HELP! ETON - DORNEY PROJECT Is there any active person in the Parish, school age or older, who would like to help at the Vicarage at weekends and occasional evenings by arrangement. You would be needed to answer queries that groups might have and to generally be a household assistant for approximately 3 hours , Saturday and 3 hours Sunday. Hours and pay by arrangement. Please contact Ron Johnson , Vicarage. Tel . No. Burnham 62823. - 9 - DO YOU KNOW ...... . ... that 17th February is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the opening of Dorney Combined School in Dorney Reach. A quarter of a century - phew! Time flies. It did not fly so quickly those years ago for it took four long years of parental complaints and local community pressure to finally push our reluctant County Authority into building the new school and giving up that 1870's antique in Dorney Village , now appropriately enough an antique shop. That ancient creation was the result of Birmingham's MP, Mr. Forster, getting his Education Act through Parliament in 1840. The Act set up Boards of Education required to build schools for elementary education - the first Act of its kind in Britain. The old school had a roll of about forty pupils, aged five to eleven in two classrooms. One of the two teachers necessarily acquired skill in dodging the rain that often enough dripped through the roof of her classroom. Heating was by an ancient slow combustion stove in each classroom; one offering that desirable, cheery, welcoming effect of an open fireplace by way of the partially burnt away side of the stove disclosing the smouldering cinders within. In winter a galvanised iron bowl of cold water placed on the particular stove less likely to collapse under the weight provided warm water for those who, properly instructed, wished to rinse their hands after a visit to the euphemistically termed toilets at the far end of the tarmac playground. The canteen arrangements, better known as 'feeding arrangements' showed few signs of h:7giene and even fewer signs of existing. Following a minor accident to a child its parents realised the school had no telephone (invented by Mr. Bell in 1876) . The parent complained to the County Chief Education Officer (now deceased) and asked for one to be installed. 11Certainly not11 he replied in his customary dictatorial fashion. "I understand there is a public telephone just down the road. 11 About this time complaints were spilling over into the local press where the County Authority received more adverse publicity. The 'feeding arrangements' cropped up when a parent spotted some newly enacted food hygiene legislation and called in the local inspector. Within 48 hours the inspector looked in and ordered immediate improvements costing £1,(X)(). No small sum in those days. But worse was to come for the Chief Education Officer, when refusing to answer a parental question relating to comparative educational - 10 - .. •' • • • results at the school soon received the same enquiry from the Minister of Education who surprisingly had received the same question in the House of Commons! That was the beginning of the end of the Chief Education Officer's continuing dictatorial refusal to deal with parental enquiries and complaints and he eventually accepted the inevitable. The telephone was installed; a strong complaint from a parent "The children are nearly frozen in that school in winter" (well reported in the local press) and electric storage heaters and a water heater were fitted in no time at all. Parents were learning and so were the school managers (not governors as they are now known) for a couple of them thought it a good idea to appoint a parent to join them. He discovered himself the only member of the managers not retired, also recognising some of them as very much so. There was the lady chairperson , a very pleasant person indeed and the lady doctor member (now deceased) who when disagreeing with a suggestion seemed to suffer apoplexy as she spat out 'riDICulous'. The new member mentioned the rotten school fence that had been lying on the playground for some time, its sharp pointed rotten timbers scratching playing children's legs. It was riDICulous of course as the children could easily avoid it. Not so thought a parent and straightaway instructed the Chief Education Officer to repair the fence within four weeks or face prosecution. It was repaired within a week. Around that time national discussions relating to educational facilities were taking place. It was pointed out to the managers that the two very competent and certainly heroic teachers at the school were battling, day in and day out, against impossible teaching odds with, if nothing else, the impossibly wide range of five age groups and the only answer must be a new and larger school. It was, of course 'riDICulous', but the matter went further - much further - and the County Education Authority now found itself the centre of national press coverage. The daily News Chronicle, the weeklies - New Statesman, Economist, Times Education weekly , a photographic feature in the Sunday Observer, something like fourteen Parliamentary questions tabled and two BBC Radio interviews right here in Dorney , one of them broadcast. The managers asked the Parish Council to call an urgent public meeting in the village. During the five weeks of waiting for the urgent meeting it was learned by way of the always sympathetic divisional - 11 - - - -- - -- ------ ------------------------------------ education officer that the County Authority had agreed to the provision of a new school. Just where was the question. Suggested one manager - enlarge the school, build a bit more on to it. Impossible, out of the question informed a local builder. Build a new one on the present site - not allowed, site not big enough according to present legal requirement mentioned the parent member (shortly to be chucked off the Managers by the Parish Council) and further he pointed out that in the event of more children attending in the future and a larger school being required there was a method of construction design available that would enable the building to be enlarged without constructional difficulties. 11More children attending: riDICulous" came the inevitable reply. And then the public meeting in the old Village Hall. Crowded to capacity and the chairman making his speech and throwing cold water around as he mentioned there was no promise of a new school, at which point he was interrupted. "Excuse me, Mr. Chairman, I have a verbatim note of what was said at the meeting when we were told the new school would be built and furthermore I was at the meeting, you were not. 11 "Shall we put our demand to the vote" uttered a voice from among the public. "OK" said someone and the motion was put and as the Parish Council secretary started to count the votes a voice called out 11You' 11 need more than two hands to count them all on your fingers.11 The vote was totally in favour, none against, and the local community had done their duty and done it well. And the very nice managers • lady chairperson said sadly 11A part of the old village going" and a quiet voice said "Yes, the worst part. " Harry Dorrell. FOOl'NorE: Our new school has a pupil roll increased from the 40 at the old school to around 160. Built with just the two classrooms the new school now has six. Unfortunately, because of the architectural design the additional classrooms are necessarily built as separate structures around the main building. - 12 - • • DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE December As December is the month of Christmas festivities it was decided this meeting should adopt a party atmosphere and so was suitably arranged. The members of the Art Section rose nobly to the occasion as they always do, and the room we use in the Village Hall looked quite festive and the tables very attractive with their pretty table cloths and napkins. We were, however, very sad to have the news concerning one of our members, Mrs. P. Jordan whose husband had died very suddenly, and who, herself, was to go to Hospital for an operation. our heartfelt wishes go with her at this very sad time, and we look forward to her speedy recovery. Mrs. Jordan is a very active and willing worker of our W.I. She will be sorely missed during her absence, and her return to our meetings will be eagerly awaited. After a quick run through of the usual business we had tea, and everyone chose a gaily wrapped parcel from a basket containing the Christmas presents. There was then much feverish activity with Paper, Pens, Decorations etc. in a competition of making a Paper Hat. There are obviously many artists among our members as there were some beautiful and novel creations and it was very difficult to choose a winner, however it was finally decided that Mrs. Stacey was to have this honour. The meeting closed with the singing of Christmas Carols. January It was decided to change the time of the monthly meeting to 2 o'clock for a trial period, would all members please note this new time. Mrs. Harpur opened the meeting advising on Mrs. Jordan's progress as she and Mrs. Allan had been to see her. We were all pleased to hear that she was making good progress and that she would soon be leaving Hospital. - 13 - There were to be two meetings to attend this month, the Resolutions Meeting at Stoke Pages on 23rd January at 10 a.m. , Mrs. Dorrell and Mrs. Buddart:and the Craft Secretaries Day at Aylesbury on 30th January, Mrs. Sharphouse and Mrs. Jones. The sponsored Knit-In, in aid of the Arthritis and Rheumatism Society raised the excellent sum of £68. 46, a hard earned and worthwhile effort. Grateful thanks to all who participated. The Raffle at the December meeting, organised by Mrs. Jordan raised the sum of E6, to be donated to W. I. Funds, and this, too, is very much appreciated. There is to be a Bring & Buy Coffee Morning on 15th February at 10. 30 at the home of Mrs. Buddart, 6 Wellbank, Rectory Road, Taplow in aid of the Royal Institute for the Blind and it would be appreciated if all would support this very worth while effort. Due to increasing expenses it had been decided that members should pay for their own copy of the Monthly News Letter and Miss Strugnell had very kindly volunteered to collect this money. Due to the heavy workload imposed on the Treasurer it had been decided to request a volunteer each month to assist in collecting the monthly amounts of cash involved. The W.I. Exhibition Bus, which is presently touring the country, will be at Frogmoor, High Wycombe on Monday January 30th, should anyone wish to arrange a visit. This will probably be our nearest point for viewing the Bus. A very interesting talk on Taking up Painting was given by Mr. M.P. Wooller, after which even those of us who had little interest in this hobby had been persuaded it would be a good idea to 'have a 90 1 • Next month there will be a talk and demonstration on the History of Breadmaking by Mr. M. Smith. W.I. Duties: Child Clinic - Mrs. H. Harpur and Mrs. C. Allen Senior Citizens: Mrs. H. Harpur, Mrs. V. Edwards and Mrs. A. Chase. - 14 - • PARISH PUMP Minutes of the Parish council Meeting held on 10th January 1984. 1. Highway Matters. A number of items were once again discussed, mostly to do with potholes, the 40Dlph sign still leaning over by Dents corner, the surfaces to footpath down Harcourt Road and grass still growing in gutters and preventing the escape of water. Comment was also made about the open top bus stop sign not being at a proper bus stop which could cause a safety problem. 2. Village Hall finances. It appeared to the Parish Council that the total needed immediately was in the region of £940, of which some £450 had been due to break ins and vandalism. The implications of the Parish Council helping with the Village Hall finances were discussed at great length, but although the principle of the Parish as a whole subsidising the Village Hall to some extent had some support, it was thought that the matter was very much one for the annual parish meeting. The Parish Council was a long way from actual agreement but felt that the long term view was the more important one to consider, rather than the immediate problem. 3. Planning applications. No comment was made with regard to a proposal for an extension at Badgers, Village Road. 4. Parish precept. It was decided to increase the Parish precept from 2p to 2.5p, largely to increase the contingency reserve. 5. Next Meeting. Tuesday 14th February in the Village Hall. 6. Note for your diary. Annual Parish Meeting Wednesday 21st March in the Village Hall at 8.00. Refreslunents will be available. 7. Berkshire Minerals Subject Plan. This is now on deposit and the Parish Council will be checking if any representation should be made, bearing in mind that one of the original preferred areas was in Berkshire, fairly close to the Slough sewage works. 8. Area of attractive landscape. This will be the subject of an examination in public as part of Buckinghamshire county' s structure plan. This is to be held shortly. Dorney will be represented both by the District Council and the local council 1 s association. 9. The mower has been mended (once again). One wonders if it will in fact start when the grass starts to grow. - 15 - OORNEY PARISH COUNCIL Financial position at the 24th November 1983 - Balances at 31st March 1983 - General Account & Lighting Account COmbined Assets COnsols On Deposit (Monies held} Petty Cash Receipts from 1st April 1983 to date - Precept on Rates Interest VAT Refund credit for Grasscutting (B.C.C.) Payments to date - Loan Charges Clerks Salary & Allowance Printing & Stationery Petty cash Hire of Rooms Subscriptions - General £ 88 322 53 40 32 36 £ 23 6 􀂵 2200 102 38 304 £ 1992 54 2046 2644 £4690 - Parish News 200 {Current Payment Inc!.) Audit Fee 41 Grass Cutting Contract 112 Recreation Ground NIL Others - (Insurance, Mower Repairs) 217 Lighting - energy - maintenance £ 108 124 TOTAL 232 £1373 1981/1982 1982/1983 Actual Actual 1983/1984 Estimated Probable 1984/1985 Reco11111ended Estimate E £ Clerk - Salary 360 Clerk - Allowance 65 Petty Cash + Misc. 85 Printing & Stationery 79 Hire of Premises 55 Insurance 71 Subscriptions 45 Audit Fees 28 Loan Charges 88 Grass Cutting 112 Parish Mag. contrib. Recreation Ground 381 70 100 70 37 58 51 45 88 67 E 401 85 170 100 50 60 6o so 88 50+ 200 £ 401 85 170 100 45 75 55 41 88 200+ 200 E 413 90 180 100 45 80 6o 55 88 150+ 200 Maint. SOS So 50 SO 286 300 Contingency Fund/Misc. 225 564 lr;h􀀆t􀀇 􀀈 􀂶􀂷􀂸􀂹;;ements> 199 218 2so 250 230 - Maint. _---=.2􀂺30"------􀂻2􀂼06"'----􀂽3=00-' -----=-'27"-5 -----3􀂾50􀂿 214'/ 1393 2200 2315 2675 + Cutting Costs covered by B.C.C. Refund - includes mower costs only. ALL FIGURES APPROX. - ROUND POUNDS ONLY. - 16 - • Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editors : Editorial Board Distributors : Mr. C.C. Cody. Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach. Tel : Maidenhead 24121 Mrs. M.E. Hellmuth. Boskerris, 15, Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach. Tel : Maidenhead 28491 The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody. Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Cobb. Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Foster-Key, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Hakesley, Mrs. Hellmuth, Mrs. Howell. Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Oxlade, Mrs. Pilkinton, Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Sharphouse, Mrs. Shott, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Wiltshire, Mrs. Wooller, Mrs. Wright. Rate of Subscription : £2.50 per annum for 10 issues. It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letten or articles published in this magazine. Printed by Suro Press Old Station Yard Taplow Telephone: Burnham 63122 E. SARGEANT AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS MONUMENT AL MASONS Head Office: Church Street, Slough. Tel: Slough 20081 Windsor Branch: 61 St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 65982 PRIY A TE CHAPELS DAY & NIGHT SERVICE SHOE REPAIRS 1, BELL LANE, ETON WICK, WINDSOR. Tel : Windsor 60576 HANDY STORE (D. COX) HARDWARE - FISHING TACKLE - G ARDEN MACHINERY HIRE CYCLE REPAIRS & SPARES Do-It-Yourself-Cantre OPENING HOURS 8.30-6pm Sunday 9.00-1 pm NEVILLE AND GRIFFIN LIMITED DAIRY FARMERS (Est. 1857) Milk • Cream - Eggs • Bread - Fruit Juice • Potatoes - Corona Products 733, Bath Road, Taplow. MICHAEL S. COBB UPHOLSTERER A N TIQUE AND MODERN FURNITURE Tel : Burnham 3277 KING STA BLE STREET. ETON. FIRST CLASS WORK BY EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMAN Tel: MAIDENHEAD 30806 Estimates Free B.H.S./A.B.R.S. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENT Th􀀋panish Bit Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor . Berkshire Telephone: Burnham 61275 RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY HACKING * HOLIDAY COURSES * SHOW JUMPING * GYMKHANAS INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL * QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes J. T. IRELAND LTD. BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS 41 ETON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK. Telephone : Windsor 65373 & 66305 I A. De Siano I ,7 2 Bell Lane, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. Tel: Windsor 65682 4 Oak Mead Place, Binfield. Tel: Bracknell 85663 􀀕jJ§l,WHITE HEATH ( ER GAR ) AGE ..........._ ••􀃲 (Established 68 years) Dorney LTD. Telephone: Burnham 3188 OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERV/CESAutosense ®Cornputerised Vehicle Test System Pinpoints problems quickly, eliminating "trial and error" methods. Prints out a report showing your car's actual performance compared to factory standards. Professional Repair and Servicing using Sun Roller brake tester, Hartridge Headlamp setter and Dunlop alignment equipment. MOT Testing carried out vvhile you vvait and vvatch feel free to ask questions. Full Tyre, Petrol and Lubrication Service we have the best equipment in the area and we know how to use it ! Please visit our workshops and discuss your problems we test - not guess l l ;y􀀂 􀀏Y- 11} o rnep ,tlartsb 􀀐ews ... ;·i' j".''."' :·;), - • •. . ,;.,':!/:, ''!:J)!,,,.,,., ORNfY CHURCM l.lCAMPSI I Cl 80 PEASCOD STREH, WINDSOR, SL4 1 DH. Telephone: Windsor 69055/7 10 ST. JUDES ROAD, ENGLEFIELD GREEN, TW20 OBY, Telephone: Egham 33696/7 * * * CHARTERED VALUATION SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * Fast, quality service from experienced staff. Mortgages arranged for suitable purchasers, free valuations, NO SALE - NO FEE. * * * Houses required for waiting buyers in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Agents for Northern Rock Building Society THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY ANTIQUES 􀀕 VALUATIONS & RESTORATIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 93 Courthouse Road, Maidenhead, 􀀚 P•rrn•,.· S. Brown •nd C H•llrnurh P􀀅aci"" Berks. SL6 6HZ Tel: Maidenhead 70722 PLUMBING, HEATING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS FOR ALL INDUSTRIAL & DOMESTIC WORK BATHROOMS SUPPLIED & FITTED, CENTRAL HEATING DESIGNED & INSTALLED, GUTTERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED, TANKS, ROOF LAGGING & All DOMESTIC PLUMBING COMPLETE RE-WIRES, NEW WIRING, COOKER INSTALLATIONS, IMMERSION HEATERS OR EXTRA LIGHT & SOCKET POINTS 79 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM, BUCKS. TELEPHONE: BURNHAM 63372 IC. C J. GUTHIIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPEN 9.00a.m.-5.30p.m. (IIKd11ys11w1111k) SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY VICAR 8.00a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Rev. Ronald Johnson The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. CHURCHWARDENS Mr. Peter Belcher, The Haven, Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel: Burnham 62B23 Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Maidenhead 27047 Mr. John Robb, The Chauntry, Lake End Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel : Burnham 2243 ISSUE NO. 2/84 MARCH, 1984 E D I T O R I A L It is late to be writing a comment but in the December issue of the Parish Magazine was an announcement of a Concert in aid of Parkinsons Disease. The event on January 14 was a great success and raised a total sum of £3,555. It was the brainchild of Mr. Sid Belifante of Burnham who is 80 years of age, and whose Wife suffers from Parkinsonism. He wanted to raise some money for research, and what started as an idea soon snowballed. The Provost of Eton College allowed Eton School Hall to be used. Mark Hooper, a yormg Australian pianist played the piano superbly. The Reading Male Voice Choir sang their hearts out. Frank Bough stepped in as Compere and helped to make an evening to remember. Angela Douglas More, widow of Kenneth More collected the cheque for the Kenneth More Memorial Fund. It ended up a very special evening, a large sum of money being raised for Parkinsonism by a lot of hard work and generous help. As with other Frmd raising events a determination to do something to help others can really produce remarkable results. ****************** - 1 - FROM THE WARDEN'S DESK What are you giving up for Lent? If you intend making some sacrifice, good for you! Perhaps, like me, you are not .. . . So - what is Lent supposed to mean? Is it a time for 11 giving up"? If we ar-;-not giving up something are we in danger of committing the sins of apathy and complacency? Indeed, is Lent of any real sir;nificance in 1984? Where do we stand on the day of Judgement if we ignore this religious season? I believe Lent is a very important time of year. In it we prepare ourselves for the great festival of Easter. It provides us with an opportunity for acts of penance, and - perhaps more important - a time for self examination, What sort of Christians are we? The great truth is that God loves us regardless of 'our' Christianity. We may give up luxuries once a year, but is really enough? How far does our Christian charity extend? that Ought we to be 'giving to' rather than 'giving up'? Do we really make time to prepare ourselves for Easter, or do we merely involve ourselves in ritual acts of purification and self denial without fully appreciating why we do so? It is very significant that countless non-Christians feel obliged to make Lenten sacrifices ... Perhaps we have allowed Lent to become as meaningless as the Easter Egg? Dorney, as you know, is no longer an island, but part of a larger Benefice called Riverside. Together with our friends in Datchet, Colnbrook, Horton and Wraysbury, we shall be undertaking Lenten courses of study. In due course everyone in Dorney should receive details of these courses. Please don't discard the idea of 'giving up 1 , but make a special effort to involve yourself in 'giving to' - and in this instance we give to each other in Christian fellowship, prayer and study. It sounds rather forbidding. Somehow I think it will be spiritually enriching, and surely that is what Lent is about! So please join us at our house meetings, at the Bishop's addresses in Datchet church, and above all at our own Church on Sunday mornings. May I remind you all about our parish A. G. M. , which, this year, is on Monday 26th March at 8 p.m. at the vicarage?. Ron Johnson • - 2 - 18th March 8. 00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. 3. 00 p. m. 6.30 p.m. Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 8. 00 10.30 1st Reader 10. 30 Reader 25th March 3. 00 6.30 ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER Sunday 2nd in Lent Holy Coilllllunion Parish Coilllllunion Riverside Childreds Service - Dorney Riverside Evensong - Dorney Mrs. Street Mr. & Mrs. Robb Mrs. Pepler, Mrs. Butcher, Miss Hinkley Mrs. Backhouse Mr. Robb Mr. Pepler Miss Robb Mr. D. Pepler Mr. Belcher Don Johnson Matthew Genesis Isaiah Colossians Sunday 3rd 12: 22-32 7: 17-end 59: 9-20 1.24-2. 7 in Lent 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 10.30 a.m. Matins Cleaning Mrs. Jones Coffee Mrs. Richmond & Carol Explorers Miss Hinkley, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Butcher Creche Sidesman 8 . 00 10.30 1st Reader 10. 30 1st April 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.rn. Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 8.00 10.30 1st Reader 10. 30 Mrs. Woolner Mrs. Ames Mr. Armstrong Mrs. Keith Holy Communion Parish Communion Matthew Job 26: 57-end 2 Sunday 4th in Lent MOTHERING SUNDAY Mrs. Richmond & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Warner-Horne In Church Mr. Handy Mrs. Harpur Mrs. Warner-Horne - 3 - Luke 1 26-38 Deuteronomy 28: 1-14 8th April 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. 6. 30 p.m. Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 8.00 10. 30 SW1day 5th in Lent Holy Communion Parish Communion Evensong - Wraysbury Church Mrs. Robb Miss Hinkley & Mrs. Harlow Mrs. Keith, Mrs. Pepler, Mrs. Hayton Miss Keith Mr . Liney Mr. Hayton Mark 10: 1st Reader 10. 30 Mrs. Handy Jeremiah 31: ************************* ********************* • • : A : !• MOBILE LIBRARY :• ! visits Dorney Reach every Thursday ! ! morning between 10 .05 and 10 .25 {approx .) ! • • !• It is parked mid-way along MEADOW WAY !• ************************* ********************* 32-45 31-34 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * •• •• •• •• •• •• •• * * * * * DORNEY CONSERVATIVES are holding a PRE LUNCH DRINKS PARTY on SUNDAY 13th May, 12 noon - 1.30 p. m. at ABBEY HOUSE, HUNTERCOMBE LANE SOUTH (By kind invitation of Mr. & Mrs. D. J. Springbett) WINE ADMISSION El RAFFLE •• •• •• •• •• •• •• * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * - 4 - ' DORNEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURE SOCIETY A talk about your Local Vineyard It is recorded that the Romans grew Vines for wine-making on the Hill at Taplow overlooking the Thames Valley and what is now Dorney. With this in mind Raymound Lock decided what any Roman could do he would match . In the Winter of 1978-79 the first 400 German Vines were planted. This has now expanded to 2½ acres, with a bumper crop this last summer. Come along to the Village Hall on Friday 13th April and find out all about your local Vineyard from Mr. Raymond Lock and taste his Wine. ************ * *********** THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING will be held in the Vicarage on MONDAY 26th March at 8 p.m. At this meeting there will be brief reports on activities during the past year, financial information about the parish and an opportunity to discuss the 'Church in Dorney' . The new PCC will also be elected - if you are on the electoral roll you can be nominated (if you consent) and you are entitled to vote. Whether you are on the Roll or not you will be welcome . ************ ************ Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Catherine Lancaster. Maidenhead 71618. - 5 - The following quiz was compiled by Mrs. Phyllis Wallbank in aid of the Dorney Parish Project. The answers will appear in our next issue. 1 ) How many residential roads are there in Dorney Civil Parish? (The Civil Parish consists of Dorney Reach, Dorney Village and Boveney) . 2 ) What is the approximate adult population? 3) What is the approximate child population? 4) What does "Dorney" mean? 5) Who lives at Dorney Court? 6 ) Who is the Chairman of the Parish Council? 7) Who is the Clerk to the Parish Council? 8) Name two people on the Council. 9) How many residents in Dorney are over 65 years old? 10) How many people are over 85 years old? 11) How many registered blind people live in Dorney? 12) What o8her Parishes join on to Dorney? 13) Is part of the A4 in Dorney? 14) Is part of the M4 in Dorney? 15) What makes the boundary to the East? 16) What makes the boundary to the South? 17) What makes the boundary to the West? 18) What three jobs does the Dorney Vicar combine? 19) Who owns a Swiss mountain goat and a sheep? 20) Who had a swimming pool, changed it into an ornamental pond and makes ponds for other people? 2 1 ) Who in Dorney Parish has recently been awarded the Prince Albert M.edal? 22) For whom is the Dorney Nature Competition a memorial? Who is commemorated on their grave, but not buried there? 23) What is the name of the headmaster of Dorney school? 24) The Manor House of the Village has passed from father to son 2 5 ) The 26) Why 2 7 ) Why 2 8 ) The 29) The since house was first recorded soon after the is there a pub called The Pineapple? is there a pub called The Palmer Arms? Parish Church is called Parish Church has - bells. - 6 - - - - • , • 30) 31) 32) 33) 34) 35) 36) 37) 38) 39) 40) 41) 42) 43) 44) 45) 46) 4 7) 48) 49) The Parish Church dates from the The font is century. --c-- The gallery was built in the century. The porch was erected in The Great Hall at Dorney Court can be used to hold the Manor Court. When was the last time it sat, and why? What is the name of the brook that the bridge goes over in Boveney Road? What is the name of the Vicar? Name the two Churchwardens. When and where When and where When and where When and where When and where meet? When and where do "The Explorers I meet. is there a creche? does The Dorney Women's Institute meet? does The Dorney women's Social Club meet? does The Dorney Parent/Teachers Association does The Dorney over 60 Luncheon Club meet? When and where does the Parish Council meet? When does Dorney and District Horticultural Association meet? When and where does Dorney Village Hall Management Committee meet? When do Dorney Cub Scout s meet? When do Dorney Brownies meet? Which two months of the year is The Parish Magazine not published? 50) How much does the magazine cost? 51) If you summon the fire brigade to Dorney where would the engines come from? 52) What road has two famous T. V. personalities living in it? 53) Which king is portrayed in a stained glass window in the Church? 54 ) What is the similarity between the 1st Rector of Dorney in 1265 and the present owner of the greatest number of horses in Dorney? 55) Where is there a 12th century chapel? 56) Who is it dedicated to? 57) How many working farms are there within the Civil Parish? Give their names. 58) Who gave "Dorney" its name? - 7 - Wednesday 21st March Monday 26th March Sunday 13th May DORNEY WOMEN' S INSTITUTE DORNEY P .T.A. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE DORNEY P . C. C . DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 LUNCHEON CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS Dorney Parish Countil - A.G.M. Village Hall @ 8 . 00 p. m. Annual Church Meeting @ Vicarage 8 . 00 p.m. Dorney Conservatives Pre Lunch Drinks Party 12.00 - 1. 30 p . m. @ Abbey House, Huntercombe Lane South. Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2 . 00 p . m . Meet fourth Monday o f every month for P . T.A. Committee Meeting . Second Tuesday in every month at 8 . 00 p.m. Dorney School. Second Tuesday in every other month at 7.45 p . m. preceding the Parish Council Meeting . First Wednesday of every month at 8.00 p . m . Dorney Vicarage. Meet second Wednesday of every month . Meet second Tuesday of every month at the Vicarage . ********************* Dorney Court will be opening again at Easter, for the fourth year . If anyone would like to be a guide, or any young persons of 15 or over would like to help with the teas would you please contact Mr . C. Everitt - Windsor 63616. ********************* - 8 - Buckinghamshire Council for Voluntary Service A r19inered charity. No. 270206 Walton House. Walton Street, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP21 700. Chairman: Mrs. M. Thad:ray Tel: Aylosbury 21036 General Secretary: A. J. K. Smith To: Parish Councils Vill"88 Hall Committees Villa;!e Newsletters BUCKINGHAMSHIRE VILLAGE VENTURES C0HP􀆽ITI0N 1983 Enclosed are some brief details of the nineteen self-help projec-es ente:-ed in this year's Vill38" Ventures Competition. The iluckin,;bamsbire CVS aims to improve the quality of life in the county by supporting and encouraging such voluntary initiatives, especially in rural areas. T:ie Competition is just one way in which we try to do this. We hope that this information will be not only of interest but also of practical value to your villa.,e. It points to a range of possibilities for action, and a breadth of experience within the county of initiating and running volunta..-y projects. Many of the Competition entrants would be happy to share the knowledge they have gained, and the CVS also holds a wealth of information on voluntary action of all ·1arieties. If your villa.,e would like to know more about these projects, o:- if there is an idea you would like to turn into action, you are most \ilelcome to contact us. We a=e interested in hearing about voluntarJ schec.es o􀆾 all va.=ieties, and can help vi th the .improvement of existing projects as ,...ell as 􀆿he establishment of new onea. You may be interested to kno\rJ that the prize•lf'inners th.i s yeax \..'ere: Large village category Haddenham (31-!X tr:u:.c) Stone (Youth Club) Small village category Wing (Mother and roc!.dler Croupj ;iardwick \"/ill3£e i:3.l.l act1,·,a:es) Great ;;o,:-.occ! (5col!t/G'.lice ;;􀇀.) :Iedgerley U·leaciow and pcnC. rest'J=a􀇁:v:i) Slapton {:;ews!e:.ter) Will 7our villaee have a ;,roject to enter in the 1985 Com9et1 tion? - 9 - SOCIAL PRO J,:C'fS Youth Club (Stone) Thie club is a central part of village life, being one of the few meeting places for young people, Its leaders provide a wide range of eve nts and activities, constantly challenging the children, At present there are 20 members from 11-15, Mother and Toddler Group (Wing) This flourishing group meets weekly to provide stimulation and support to the under-Se and their mu ms. As well as varied activities for the youngs ters, there are talks and books on child-rearing and a library of children • s clothing pattems for the parent s, The group particularly combats isolation amongst newcomers to the village who have young families, Lu nch Clubs (Aston Clinton, Woobum Green , Cheddington) Helpers as well ae memb ers find that these clubs help to break down barriers in a village and lead to new friendships. In some cases transport is provi ded to enable the more frail to attend, or small social events are organised. llMX track (Haddenham) At the instigation of local children , the Parish Council has agreed to part of the playing field being dug out to make a llMX racing track, The work has been done by a local contractor, Weekly subscriptions to a club will pay for maintenance and the necessary equipment to enable the youngs ters to compete in a llMX league, Village Hall activities (Hardwi ck) When the school closed, the Village Association set up a programme of continuing education and community activities which have satisfied the 'frustees and enabled them to retain the school building as a village hall, A particularly popular course this term is computing, but others have included photography , local history and yoga, Volunteer Bureau (Great Miesenden ) The Bure au , started at the instigation of the Chiltem Council fo, Volunt ary Service, is manned by a rota of volunteers who match people offering some spare time with those needing help. The Bureau has recently identified a need for better transport in the area, and now runs a weekly shopping bus for the elderly, - 10 - • • , ENVll!ONJ1J,JN'.l!AI, H!OJ ;.G1'li Pond and meadow restoration (Hedgerley) Volunteers have refenced the church meadow, incorporating a specially designed stile, have cleared scrub and felled dead trees. Three eeate have been made from their trunks. The pond has been cleaned, relined and stocked with ducks. Materials were paid for by donations and fund-raising. Village flora (Haddenham) A group of willing volunteere are preparing a detailed check-list of all the wild flowers, graeeee, rushes and sedges growing within the pariah boundaries. Each eite ie visited monthly, and the flora listed. Improvement of verges (Adetock) About 29 villagers gut together to lay new grenite kerb stones, provided by the County Council, along the road edgee in the centre of the village. 􀌥'hese have helped to prevent eroeion of the vergee and to improve road safety. STRUCTURAL PROJEC'fS Scout/Guide HQ (Great Horwood) The purpoee-deeigned H􀌦 ie situated in the grounde of the local school. A large proportion of voluntary labour end gifted mater­ ial• have been ueed, keeping the cost down to £22,000. Local fund-raising provided £8,000 of thie. The building will enable a wealth of new activities to be undertaken. Village Hall improvements (North Marston, Whelpley Hill) In North Marston an exteneion to the hall will, for example, improve toilet and kitchen facilities. Pa.rt of the coat will be met by a County Council grant. A large increaee in the number of lettings has resulted from the modernisation and refurbishment of the Whelpley Hill hall, and new life has been brought to he villsge Swimming pool canopy (Stoke Poges ) Friends of the local Middle School are in the proceee of traneferring the canopy from a dieused pool to the school one in order to extend the swimming season. They have successfully complied with planning and fire regulations. - 11 - GfilililiAL PltOJ J,\;'l'􀀌 Village newsletter {Slapton) The Parish Council pey for the printing end paper for this newsletter, which is typed and distributed by volunteers. J,;ach household receives a free copy every other month. It helps to break the ice with newcomers as well as spreading news about village organisationa, events and issues. Information leaflets {Long Crendon) The Preservation Society has reprinted a history of the villai;e and supplemented it with four leaflets - a footpath map, street map, village trail, and an information leaflet on the Society. The leaflets help both residents ond visitors to appreciate this hoetoric village, and copies go to newcomers and local schools. Village embroidery {Stone} A group of villagers of all ages have just finished the second of five panels which will depict the appearance end spirit of Stone in the 19801 s. The panels are designed to hang in the church, and many of the houses have been sewn by the people who live in them. Purchase of pla,ying field {Aehendon) 'fhe village, with under JOO inhabi tents, has raised nearly £5,000 to buy its playing field from the Crown Agents. The total represents grants secured for example from the Sports Council, as well as the efforts of all the village organisations. For information and advice on these or any other voluntary projects contact: Bucke Council for Voluntary Service, Walton House, Walton Street Aylesbury, Bucke HP21 7QQ Tel1 Aylesbury 210)6 - 12 - ' • • CHINESE MUNTJAC DEER Probably most people who have lived in the Slough and Maidenhead area for several years have seen this deer. However many of them will have mistakenly identified it as a dog, as it is the size of a Labrador. In summer this deer is yellowish brown in colour and reddish brown in winter. The fur under the short tail is white and when alarmed it raises its tail, using the bright white patch as a warning to other deer. These deer have tusks and the buck has short curved antlers with a brown forehead whereas the doe has a black forehead. Through binoculars, the face can be seen to be deeply marked with a black 'V' rrmning into long ridges and pedicles from which the antlers grow. When walking the haunches appear higher and bulkier than the shoulders. Muntjac are usually seen individually or in pairs. Originating from south - east Asia, Chinese Muntjac were introduced to Woburn Park, Bedfordshire at the turn of the century. Some E.0 Scaped or were released and they are now present in the Midlands and Home Counties. In the Slough and Maidenhead area these animals are present in all the main areas of woodland and are not infrequently seen on the outskirts of towns . Normally silent these deer may make a variety of sounds including stamping their hooves, clicking and a peculiar bark, repeated at intervals of approximately five seconds . I am conducting a survey of the Muntjac locally and would very much like to hear from anyone who has seen one. Please send your replies to: Angus Smith, Muntjac Sightings at either: OR: 4 Dawes East Road, Burnham, Bucks. The 'Round and Alx>ut1 box, Hallmark, High Street, Burnham . Stating approximate date and time ( I am also interested in information from many years ago) and general remarks such as what it was eating, were there any other animals nearby e.􀌤 . cows, horses, direction of travel. Angus Smith. - 13 - DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE February 8th, our Meeting Day, turned out to be wet, cold and blustery, when one is tempted to remain indoors by a warm and comforting fire, but, putting these temptations aside, we had a resonably good attendance, and it proved to be well worthwhile. Mrs. Harpur opened the meeting and after the usual business asked the members attending meetings during the month to report on these visits. Mrs. J. Dorrell advised on the Resolutions put forward for possible acceptance at the Stoke Pages meeting. Mrs. W. Sharphouse reported on the Home Economics Secretaries Day at Aylesbury which proved to be a very interesting one with a Speaker on 'Gardening as a Way of Life. ' This very able Speaker held us all entranced with a most novel and unusual talk. Mrs. Hill, our newly elected Treasurer gave an up to date financial report. We were reminded that a Coffee morning in aid of the Denham College Bursary isto be held at Mrs. Allen's home in Meadow Way on 28th March at 10. 30 a.m. This will be a Bring and Buy effort and it would be appreciated if we could all help to make this a successful event, and also a pleasant and happy occasion. Dorney W. I. is to send a representative to the Annual General Meeting at the Albert Hall on 7th June, and any member interested in attending should advise Mrs. Allen. It will be noted from the Monthly News Letter that there is to be a competition for new designs for Greetings Cards and Notelets, preferably in water colour or paste] colour on a white background. Designs may be horizontal or vertical and should measure 6 inches by 4 inches. Any number of entries may be made, on any subject, and should reach Stuart Lodge by 30th April, 1984. The Group Meeting is to be held at Taplow on 4th April, and members wishing to attend should advise at the March meeting. A Coffee morning, with Bring & Buy was held at Mrs. Huddarts' home on 15th February. This was a most enjoyable event and proved most successful in raising £75 for the National Institute for the Blind. - 14 - • Our grateful thanks go to Mrs. Huddart for the loan of her home and her hard work in making this effort such a success. Our Speaker this month was Mr. M- Smith on the 'History of Breadmaking. 1 He gave a most interesting talk on this subject which is something we take so much for granted - "our daily bread. " One of the most interesting historical samples he showed us was a platter made of bread, on which the dinner was served and the plate could then be eaten, if one so wished. Most useful - no dishes to be washed􀌣 He gave a demonstration on the making of Dough and we had several very useful and informative tips. Altogether a most entertaining and educational experience. A Speaker well worth having. The Speaker for next month will be Miss A. Bradburn on 'Flowers Around the world.' Mrs. Harpur advised that Mrs. Jordan is making good progress and we hope to have her with us again in the not too distant future. W. I. Duties. Child Welfare Clinic will be Mrs. H. Harpur and ** *********** * Mrs. C. Allen. ! DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL ** **! ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING : WEDNESDAY 21ST MARCH 1984 at 8 p.m. in the VILLAGE HALL ** ** * *** ** ************* - 15 - FIRST OORNEY GUIDES The guides entered a team for the District Swimming Gala held at Montero, Slough at the end of last year. Our Guides were narrowly beaten by the 1st Talow & Hitcham Company. Our Guide Open Evening held at the Village Hall just before Christmas was well attended by parents and friends of the Company. 5 of the guides were able to pass their Hostess Badge during the evening. Tracey Perryman our Young Leader entertained us with some Casualty Simulation, making up some casualties using the guides as patients and some as First Aiders, this was very well done and quite effective. The guides returned after the New Year to prepare to organize the party for the elderly citizens of the village. On Sunday January 15th the guides entertained 25 Villagers to tea at the Vicarage which the guides had prepared themselves. After the tea the company performed Cinderella. The afternoon ended with each Patrol organizing a party game, these were very much enjoyed. We were pleased to welcome our Brownie Pack to our meetings recently when Caroline Brooks, Philippa Williams, Rhiannon Gittins & Natalie Randle made their first steps into our Guide Company. The company joined the District for their Thinking Day Celebrations at the United Reformed Church this year. A service was held first organized by the Local Ranger Unit. Afterwards we collected together in the near-by hall for Games and Refreshments. The Company will be visiting the Slough Fire Station each week until Easter preparing to learn about Preventing fires in and around the home, in order that they may gain their Fire-fighters Badge at the end of it all. The County plans for the Ellesborough Guide Centre are going ahead well. The builders started work in December and hopefully by the beginning of May it will be ready for use by us all. Plans are going ahead for the opening on Saturday, May 26th. The guides have gained the following badges. Lisa Breslin Agility Jennifer Covey Anna Hutton Horse-woman Melanie Bromhan Andrea Kirkby Gill Langston Hostess Karen Johnson - 16 - Hostess Hostess Hostess Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editon: Editorial Board : Distributon Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 24121 Mrs. M.E. Hellmuth, Boskerris, 15, Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 28491 The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody. Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Foster-Key, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Hakesley, Mrs. Harland, Mrs. Hellmuth, Mrs. Hewitt Teale, Miss Kilpatrick, Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Oxlade, Mrs. Pilkington, Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Sharphouse, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Wiltshire, Mrs. Wooller, Mrs. Wright. Rate of Subscription : £2.50 per annum for 10 issues. It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editon are not respansible for the opinions of correspandents expressed in letten or anicles published in this magazine. Printed by Suro Press Old Station Yard Taplow Telephone: Burnham 63122 E. SARGEANT AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS MONUMENTAL MASONS Head Office: Church Street, Slough, Tel: Slough 20081 PRIVATE CHAPELS Windsor Branch: 61 St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 65982 DAY & NIGHT SERVICE 'NATURES WEIGH' Health Foods The first step to healthier living. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT • • • THE BISHOPS CENTRE, BATH ROAD, TAPLOW. Dried fruit - Nuts - Flour - Beans - Pulses - Tropical Mixes. Served fresh from the sack at sensible prices. Telephone BURNHAM 66446 NEVILLE AND GRIFFIN LIMITED DAIRY FARMERS (Est. 1857) Milk • Cream • Eggs - Bread - Fruit Juice • Potatoe s • Corona Products 733, Bath Road, Taplow. MICHAEL S. COBB UPHOLSTERER ANTIQUE ANO MODERN FURNITURE Tel : Burnham 3277 KING STABLE STREET, ETON. FIRST CLASS WORK BY EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMAN Tel: MAIDENHEAD 30806 Estimates Free B.H.S./A.B.R.S. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENT Th􀀋panish Bit Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor , Berkshire Telephone: Burnham 61275 RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY HACKING * HOLIDAY COURSES * SHOW JUMPING * GYMKHANAS INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL * QUALIFIED I NSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes J. T. IRELAND LTD. BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS 41 ETON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK. Telephone: Windsor 65373 TAPLOW TYRE CO. LTD. "We offer a personal service and efficient service" PLUS! * THE LATEST COMPUTER BALANCING * WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FREE CHECKt * INSTANT PUNCTURE REPAIRS * FREE BATTERY CHECK AND FITMENT * FREE FITTING AND CHANGE R O U NO Phone Pat BURNHAM 67424 MARSHGATETRADING ESTATE Between Bishop Cantre and The Maypole Pub IT'S FREEi * * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE FOR OAPs * * * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE TO KID'S BIKES 2 YEAR GUARANTEED BATTERIES Phone tor quote All PRICES INQ.UDE VALVE, BAIAIICE, AND VAT OPEN 8.30a.m.-5.30 p.m. 6 DAYS A WEEK 􀀃;D WHITE HEATHER GARAGE ..._ __ .... (Established 68 years) (Dorney) LTD. Telephone: Burnham 3188 OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERV/CESAutosense ®Computerised Vehicle Test System Pinpoints problems quickly, eliminating "trial and error" methods. Prints out a report showing your car's actual performance compared to factory standards. Professional Repair and Servicing using Sun Roller brake tester, Hartridge Headlamp setter and Dunlop alignment equipment. MOT Testing carried out vvhile you vvait and vvatch feel free to ask questions. Full Tyre, Petrol and Lubrication Service we have the best equipment in the area and we know how to use it ! Please visit our workshops and discuss your problems we test - not guess ,-4//4 '- on the roof and may well ask the Parish Council for help. 9. Finally your correspondent had the pleasure of meeting our new cormnunity policeman peddling away from the road safety meeting. P.C. Heath is his name and I for one sincerely welcome him to Dorney. ************ 'DIAL - A - STYLE' ************* Your local mobile Hairdresser PERMS HIGHLIGHTS £8.00 £8.00 CUT & BLOW DRY £4.50 also Men, Children and O.A.P. Professional styling at reasonable prices TEL: ANGELA - Maidenhead 20592 - 6 - • \ ** Swiday 8th April Monday 9th April Friday 13th April Saturday 14th April) Swiday 15th April) Sunday 13th May Swiday 13th May Sunday 17th June Friday 13th July Saturday 21st July) Sunday 22nd July) DIARY OF EVENTS Lenten Simple Lunch, 12 noon at The Chauntry. Dr. E.Clive Ro use, M.B.E. , 7.30 p.m. @ Slough Public Library. D.D.H.S. Cheese & Wine D.D.H.S. Spring Gardens Competition D.D.H .S. Bring & Buy, Village Hall Car Park. Dorney Conservative Pre Lunch Drinks Party 12.00-1.30 p.m.@ Abbey House, Huntercombe Lane South. D.D.H.S. Coach Trip D.D.H.S. Evening visit to local Horticultural Unit. D.D.H.S. Summer Gardens Competition Saturday 11th August D.D.H.S. Barbecue/Dance Saturday 1st September D.D.H .S. Annual Show & Evening Dance Saturday 22nd September D.D.H.S. Harvest Festival Supper Friday 12th October D.D.H.S. Cheese & Wine Friday 9th November D.D.H.S. A.G.M. ** Wednesday, 23rd May D.W.I. Open Even ing , Village Hall Saturday 12th January (l985) D.D.H.S. Winter Special DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE DORNEY P.T.A. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE DORNEY P.C.C. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 LUNCHEON CLUB Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2.30 p.m. Meet fourth Monday of ever y month for P.T .A. Committee Meeting. Second Tuesday in ever y month at 8.00 p.m. Village Hall. Second Tuesday in every other month at 7.45 p.m. preceding the Parish Council Meeting. First Wednesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. Dorney Vicarage. Meet second Wednesday of every month. Meet second Tuesday of every month at the Vicarage. - 7 - Receipts Balances brought forward 31 . 12 . 1982 Deposit Current (overdrawn) Covenants Tax Refunds Colour Photographs Filming at Church Special Events & Donations Envelopes - Collections Plate Church Fees Insurance Claim Earl Haig Fund Carol Singing Christingle Service Deposit Account Interest ST. JAMES _R􀈽ceipts & For the year ended 1088 ( 284) 804 1659 703 67 700 2258 180 1523 468 170 30 111 86 115 8874 u : ., The above accounts have been audited from the books , records and papers accordanc 􀈼 wi the above. ..! ,,. ?-:-/􀀓. : ............ Hon. Auditor JAMES THE LESS DORNEY Payments Accounts ended 31st DECEMBER 1983 P􀈾yments u : ., Eton Dorney Project ODBF Quota Deanery Insurance Light & Heat Organist Organ Maintenance Architect Fees Parish Magazine Numerous Charity Donations Earl Haig Fund Berks , & Bucks Blind & Slough Mencap Children 's Society Sundries. Farewells , Candles, Bread, Wine & Sunday School Balances at 31.12.1983 Deposit Current 1203 905 papers provided by the Treasurer and found to be in (iJ /4 J/ ,.../ ........, :􀀍 . ..8..- :-f .r• . 1.4...{.,0....v.v.t.t.1/..-...,... .....H on.T reasurer. - 9 - 1175 3543 30 1 1 1 379 300 63 137 60 328 30 111 86 413 2108 8874 Dorney Court. The Editor, Dorney Parish News. Dear Sir, Dorney Common The Common this year will be open from Saturday 17th March until Saturday 20th October when some 180 animals will be at pasture. Commoners hope that drivers will take every possible care in this time. I would also like to remind people that the public are allowed on the Common by courtesy of the Commoners for fresh air and exercise only and that there are no parking facilities. The Commoners will be taking some steps this year to try and regulate parking on the Common not only for the benefit of the grazing but also to preserve the benefit of the amenities of the Common itself. Yours faithfully , P.P.D. Palmer. DORNEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY We wish all our members a pleasant year. we would like to thank everyone attending our new venture, the January dance, which was immensely enjoyable and hope for similar support next January. On our Coach Trip, we hope there will be sufficient time to visit both Exbury and Furzey Gardens in the vicinity of the New Forest. Book early. This is a popular outing. The Society pays entrance fees. The Coach fare will be £3 Members, £4.50 Non-Members, children-half price. This year the Annual Show will be held as usual. We hope there will be plenty of entries in all sections and with a dance to follow this should be a good day. Don't be shy about entering the Garden Competitions. I am sure many more of you can put into practice the old Arab saying "I am an eye full of joy in this garden 11 • - 10 - \ • DORNEY TENNIS CLUB We are in urgent need of someone to help in running Dorney Tennis Club. For those who don't know how the club works, we have the use of the tennis court at Boveney Court by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. Paddy. Members are able to use the court on most days of the week and occasionally at weekends, but MUST phone to check if it is available. (Windsor 60050) . There is no organised club night, but anyone interested in running one, is welcome to do so as long as a convenient time can be arranged for use of the court. Membership fees are nominal and will probably be set at £4 per family and £1.50 for an individual member for 1984. The fees cover the cost of affiliation to Bucks L.T.A. which, amongst other things entitles us to an allocation of Wimbledon tickets and use of the indoor court at Cliveden. Also covered is a mandatory payment to the L.T.A. of £1.50 per senior and 75p per junior member. Affiliation fees and payment for Wimbledon tickets have to be completed by early May and it is essential that anyone wishing to join for 1984 should pay by 20th April as our fW1ds are rather low. Members who have used the indoor court during the Winter should also pay the fee of £7.20 per l½ hr. session as soon as possible. Payment to Janet Paton or Kate Keith, please. There is also the possibility that the Club will not be able to continue unless someone volrmteers to help. The duties are not arduous and anyone interested in helping should contact Janet (M. 23723) or Kate (22537) without delay. *********** LENTEN SIMPLE LUNCH SUNDAY 8TH APRIL. 12 NOON at THE CHAUNTRY - 11 - *********** 1) 15 2 ) 790 3) 200 ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ PUBLISHED LAST MONTH 4) Isle of the humble bee. 5) The Palmer family. 6) Peter Belcher 7) P.J. Chapman 8) 􀈻- Richmond, P. Bampton, B. Woodhead, P. Palmer & A . Wooller 9) 86 (approx.) 10) 7 11) 1 12) Eton Wick, Taplow, Windsor & Maidenhead. 13) No 14) Yes 15) Cress Brook & Boveney Ditch. 16) The River Thames. 17) The River Thames. 18) Vicar of Dorney, Warden of Project & Teacher at Eton. 19) Mr. & Mrs. Long, Boveney Road. 20) Mr. & Mrs. Hakesley, Stuart Hakesley. 21) Sir Arnold Hall. 22) Mr. & Mrs . Evins of Dorney, Percy - only son ,. killed in Italy in last war. 23) Mr. Price. 24) 1600 25) Norman Conquest 26) The first Pineapple grown in England, was grown at Dorney. 27) After the family who have owned Dorney Court since 1600. 28) St. James the Less 29) 6 30) 13th 31) Norman 32) 17th 33) 1661 34) It sat after the last war about Dorney Common (which had been dug up for trenches) . 35) Cress Brook (There is still water-cress growing in the brook. - 12 - • • 36) 37) 38) 39) 40) 41) 42) 43) 44) 45) 46) 47) 48) 49) 50) 51) 52) 53) 54) 55) 56) 57) 58) Ronald Johnson Peter Belcher & John Robb Every Sunday at Vicarage. Every Sunday at the Vicarage. 2nd Wednesday every month at 2.30 in Village Hall. Meetings suspended Fourth Monday in month at 8 p.m. Dorney School. Second Tuesday in month at Vicarage. Second Tuesday in the month at Village Hall. At appropriate intervals. Second Wednesday at Village Hall. Every Tuesday Evening. Every Thursday at Village Hall. January and August £2.50 p.a. Either Slough􀈺 Maidenhead. Dorney Reach Road. Charles 1st They both had the same name,Rowlands. At Boveney St.. Mary Magdalene Bosher, Palmer, George, Thompson & Lunnon The Saxons. * * * * * * On Monday April 9@ 7.30 p.m. at Slough Public Library - Dr. E.Clive Rouse, M.B.E., well known Lecturer and Antiquarian will give an illustrated talk on "Know your own Environment and Preserve it" . Entrance Free - Everyone welcome. (Of particular interest to environmentalists.)* * * * * * * L O S T (LOCALLY) - TENNIS RAQUET IN BLACK COVER "BLACK MAX" - Saturday 3 March. If formd please ring Maidenhead 29381. - 13 - DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE A lovely day on the 14th and the sunshine encouraged us all to venture out and we had almost a full attendance. Mrs. Harpur welcomed three visitors to our meeting and it is hoped they enjoyed it well enough to come back again. She also welcomed back, Mrs. Jordan from her spell of "Sick Leave11 , and we were all very pleased to have her with us again. Attention was then drawn to outside meetings. A Group meeting is being held at Taplow on April 4th at 2 p.m. and all members are invited to attend. A delegate is needed for the A.G.M. at the Albert Hall on June 7th and anyone interested should contact Mrs. Allen. Miss Kilpatrick reported on the Taplow W.I. Lunch she and Miss Strugnall had attended and said how very much they had enjoyed it and had been made very welcome. Mrs. Jones then said how enjoyable the "Come t::> America Day11 had been. The talks and demonstrations held at Aylesbury were always very well organised and usually most interesting and enjoyable. It has been decided that the Outing will be to Woburn on May 10th and anyone wishing to go, who has not had their name included on the list, should contact Mrs. Edwards or Mrs. Allen as soon as possible. Would all members please note that the Meeting time will revert to 2.30 as from April. We are reminded of the Promotion Open Evening in the Village Hall on 23rd May 7-9.30 p.m. It is hoped that as many members as possible will be in attendance and that we shall have many people come to visit us. Our Speaker this month, Miss A. Bradburn gave a very interesting talk with lovely accompanying slides on Flowers around the World. An obviously well travelled lady, she took us to many countries, showing us their beautiful plant life and we did, indeed, feel we had been on a world tour. The Speaker at next month's meeting will be Mr. P.H.G. Ferris, on "The Splendour that was Greece". W.I. Duties - Child Welfare Clinic - Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Hill. - 14 - • - -- ---- -- - -- -- ----------------- FROM VICTOR AND RACHEL FREDLUND, Missionaries in Zululand It was our very first visit to KwaMboma, back in March. We had for our guide Graham Lind, the research worker at Mseleni. Immediately after Sunday School we set out, Graham, Rachel, myself, our two children and Sibusiso, a local school-boy. The road was hot and dusty but the car was running well. After a few hills, the command to turn left came from our guide. "Now, which fork was it? Did I take the left and get lost, or was it the right one?11 He had been there before, but only twice, and the second time, being by himself, he had got completely and utterly lost! No\.,, he tells us! "We' 11 take the left. - Where's the path? - Over there. - It does seem to turn a lot, doesn't it? You have to, to get to KwaMBoma. - There's a road ahead. - Haven't we been here before? - Yes, it's where we started! - Oh well! Let 1 s try again; perhaps we just missed the turning. - OK - What do you think, to the right a bit? - OK - Oh no! I'm sure I know that house. I think we I re lost. 11 We all agreed. "Let's ask here. 11 In our best broken Zulu we ask if she knows the church, and if so, how we can get there. "Wait a minute, I 1 ll show you, 11 she replied. Three minutes later she emerged. The rags had gone, and in her Sunday best she looked as if she had always intended to go to church. The way was indeed difficult. "Continue up the road.11 What road? What path? "Turn round this tree." How grateful we were for our guide who knew the way! The way to heaven is not always easy either. We need a guide - a guide who knows the way! We don't need guides who are as Jesus described the leaders of his day: "the blind leading the blind. 11 There are many voices today claiming to be able to help. The cults and occults are many and eager to lead us - but where? Even within the churches of any denomination there are leaders who are not sure where they are going either. Who are we following? There is one who said he knows the way, in fact he is the way. His name is Jesus. And to those who follow him he has promised, 11 I will not leave you without a helper, but he whom I shall send will lead you into all truth." How we need the guidance of the Holy Spirit to negotiate the paths, turnings and pitfalls that Satan would trip us up by on our way to heaven. Mseleni Oct. 1983 - 15 - **********************************************************• !• DORNEY CONSERVATIVES •! ! are holding a ! ! PRE LUNCH DRINKS PARTY ! ! on ! ! SUNDAY 13th May, 12 noon - 1.30 p.m. ! ! at ! ! ABBEY HOUSE, HUNTERCOMBE LANE SOUTH : •! (By kind invitation of Mr. & Mrs. D.J. Springbett) •! •: WINE ADMISSION £1 RAFFLE •! ********************************************************** *•• ************ Y O U ARE I N V I T E D ************* ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •• To the Village Hall on Wednesday, 23rd May, any time between 7 and 9.30 p.m . To an OPEN EVENING with the Dorney Women's Institute ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• in connection with our Promotion Year. ! No Charges Refreshments Free ••• ********************************************************** r--------------------------------------------- 1 A [ M:>BILE LIBRARY I I I I I I visits Dorney Reach every Thursday morning between 10.05 and 10.25 (approx.) I It is parked mid-way along MEADOW WAY I---------------------------------------------􀂷 Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Catherine Lancaster. Maidenhead 71618. - 16 - • Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editon: Editorial Board Distributors: Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach. Tel : Maidenhead 24121 Mrs. M.E. Hellmuth, Boskerris, 15, Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 28491 The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody. Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Foster-Key, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Hakesley, Mrs. Harland, Mrs. Hellmuth, Mrs. Hewitt Teale, Miss Kilpatrick, Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Oxlade, Mrs. Pilkington, Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Sharphouse, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Wiltshire, Mrs. Wooller, Mrs. Wright. Rate of Subscription : £2.50 per annum for 10 issues. It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editon are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letten or articles published in this magazine. Printed by Suro Press Old Station Yard Taplow Telephone: Burnham 63122 E. SARGEANT AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS MONUMENTAL MASONS Head Office: Church Street, Slough, Tel: Slough 20081 PRIVATE CHAPELS Windsor Branch: 61 St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 65982 DAY & NIGHT SERVICE 'NATURES WEIGH' The first step to healthier living. Health Foods 􀃈 Ji I ,' 􀀄 "=" • 􀀌 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT THE BISHOPS CENTRE, BATH ROAD, TAPLOW. Dried fruit - Nuts - Flour - Beans - Pulses - Tropical Mixes. Served fresh from the sack at sensible prices. Telephone BURNHAM 66446 NEVILLE AND GRIFFIN LIMITED DAIRY FARMERS (Est. 1857) Milk - Cream - Eggs • Bread • Fruit Juice - Potatoes - Corona Products 733, 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 8.H.S./A.B.R.S. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENT panishBit Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor • Berkshire Telephone: Burnham 61275 RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY HACKING * HOLIDAY COURSES * SHOW JUMPING * GYMKHANAS INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL * QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes J. T. IRELAND LTD. BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS 41 ETON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK. Telephone: Windsor 65373 TAPLOW TYRE CO. LTD. "We offer a personal service and efficient service" PLUS! * THE LATEST COMPUTER BALANCING • WHEEL ALIGNMENT tFREE CHECK) * INSTANT PUNCTURE REPAIRS ♦ FREE BATTERY CHECK ANO FITMENT ♦ FREE F ITTING AND CHANGE ROUND Phone Pat BURNHAM 67424 MARSHGATETRADING ESTATE Between Bishop Cantre and The Maypole Pub IT'S FREEi * * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE FOR OAPs * * * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE TO KID'S BIKES 2YEAR GUARANTEED BATTERIES Phone for quote AU PRICES INQ.11DE VALVE, BALANCE, AND VAT OPEN 8.30a.m.􀁆5.30p.m. 6 DAYS A WEEK / .i!!!!llii􀀊 􀀋 ,c;ji;l) WHITE HEATHER GARAGE 􀀈---·•'° (Established 68years) (Dorney) LTD. Telephone: Burnham 3188 OFFER THE FOLLOWING S£RV/CESAutosense ®Computerised Vehicle Test System Pinpoints problems quickly, eliminating "trial and error" methods. Prints out a report showing your car's actual performance compared to factory standards. Professional Repair and Servicing using Sun Roller brake tester, Hartridge Headlamp setter and Dunlop alignment equipment. MOT Testing carried out vvhile you vvait and vvatch feel free to ask questions. Full Tyre, Petrol and Lubrication Service we have the best equipment in the area and we know how to use it ! f 11\orntp ,;: i};F.􀀔:: ·:􀀇>-,;..-􀀈ORNE. Y CHURCM I.S.CAIPIE I Cl 80 PEASCOD STREET, WINDSOR, SL4 1 DH. Telephone: Windsor 69055/7 1 OST. JU DES ROAD, ENGLEFIELD GREEN, TW20 OBY. Telephone: Egham 33696/7 * * * CHARTERED VALUATION SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * Fast, quality service from experienced staff. Mortgages arranged for suitable purchasers, free valuations, NO SA LE - NO FEE. * * * Houses required for waiting buyers in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Agents for Northern Rock Building Society THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY ANTIQUES 1ld1 VALUATIONS & RESTORATIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 93 Courthouse Road, Maidenhead, 􀀤 ,-.,rnars. $. Brown and C. Hetlmurh P􀀄4@ Berks. SL6 6HZ Tel: Maidenhead 70722 PLUMBING, HEATING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS FOR ALL INDUSTRIAL &DOMESTIC WORK COMPLETE RE·WIRES, NEW WIRING, COOKER INSTALLATIONS. IMMERSION HEATERS OR EXTRA LIGHT & SOCKET POINTS BATHROOMS SUPPLIED & FITTED. CENTRAL HEATING DESIGNED & INSTALLED, GUTTERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED. TANKS, ROOF LAGGING & ALL DOMESTIC PLUMBING 79 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM, BUCKS. TELEPHONE: BURNHAM 63372 IC. C "• GUTHRIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPEN 9.00a.m.-5.30p.m. (s,􀀥 days II week) SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY VICAR: 8.00a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Rev. Ronald Johnson The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. CHURCHWARDENS Mr. Peter Belcher, The Haven, Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel : Burnham 62823 Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Maidenhead 27047 Mr. John Robb, The Chauntry, Lake End Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Burnham 2243 ISSUE NO. 4/84 MAY 1984 E D I T O R I A L Do I exaggerate if I say that every time I switch on the radio or television, or pick up a newspaper, I am assailed by politics? And is it just my imagination that leads me to believe that reasoned debate and intelligent compromise play 􀂃ess and less a part in political argument, whilst Party prejudice and aggressive confrontation are creating and encouraging disunity within the Nation? If my conclusions are neither exaggerated nor overly imaginative, then democratic government is being sorely served. In Britain we choose our Government through the ballot box and, unlike the peoples of many other countries, we at least have some choice. Obviously the party that is elected to form a government can only be the preference of a majority, but if we support democratic principles then we who find ourselves in the minority must recognise and accept this majority vote. Our views must be kept alive and argued by the opposition in parliament, where the tradition of British compromise is nurtured. I believe that whatever government is chosen, it must be given the opportunity to fulfill the mandate received from the majority of the electorate and I do not want to see the ballot box usurped by the persistent aggressive or 'peaceful• activity of demonstrative minorities. It may be of course that my fears are exacerbated by the selective reporting of the news media, for in politics as in other events 'good news is no news'. Although I find little comfort in that thought, the following lines by Thomas Hardy tell me that political dissatisfaction is not entirely new. 1 When shall the softer, saner politics, whereof we dream, have play in each proud land? - 1 - From the Warden's Desk: In this issue and the next I am asking the Editors to print extracts from my A.G.M. address, in response to several requests that I do so. In brief, it is a reflection upon two years at Dorney - I hope it won't prove too boring for readers! So here goes:- 1983-4, which began with a flower festival just before Easter, has been a dramatic year. Our choir-master, Michael Wilkinson, left us to become Bishop's Secretary in the Portsmouth Diocese. This was a great loss, and it is much to the credit of our fine organist, Robert Gordon-Blacker, and our two senior choristers Elizabeth Robb and Tracey Perryman that our good musical tradition still flourishes. I am deeply grateful to Jonathan Longden, our Server and Crucifer, to those who administer Communion, serve on our P.C.C., Deanery Synod and Joint P.C.C., tend the churchyard, clean, make coffee and act as 'sides persons 1 • From these ranks I would particularly mention Mrs. Allen (P.C.C. Secretary), Mr. Hellmuth (Treasurer), Mrs. Handy (Parish Clerk), Mrs. Ames (who looks after communion vessels and linen) and Mrs. Harpur, who has this year successfully reorganised our Electoral Roll. Being on this roll is important, because it means one can vote and generally influence church affairs. In effect our ministry has extended beyond parochial borders, and we belong to two teams. Jeffrey Whale, our Team Rector, is a man who deeply cares about us. It is noteworthy, I think, that there is no "full time" parish priest (in the strictest sense) as Jeffrey is also Rural Dean, Jim Newell serves both Horton and Wraysbury, and Jeff Hall (Colnbrook) is also an Industrial Chaplain. I am divided three ways, and will comment about this in due course. Equally we must be grateful to my colleagues in the Eton College chaplaincy - to Paul Bibby, Alan Robson and Patrick Allsop who "exchange" altars with me during term time. Nor must we forget my dear friend the Revd. Dr. Newell Wallbank . He and Phyllis, his wife, assist me greatly with Eton Confirmation Weekends. Dorney thus has no fewer than nine clergy serving it. Which other parish in the country - indeed, in the world - can boast such a staff? We were very sorry to say 'au revoir 1 to Keith Wilkinson (now Senior Chaplain at Malvern) at Christmas. - 2 - The Sunday School flourishes. How fortunate we are in having such dedicated teachers. I know of one child who can't wait for Sunday morning - surely this speaks volumes! Harvest, Remembrance, Christmas and Lent have flown past, and on frequent celebratory occasions we hear the church bells ringing. As well as Fred Scott's superb team we also have a renewed Eton College team under the direction of Frank Grenfell, who joined us at Eton two terms ago. It is good to hear the bells again. Mr. Grenfell would be only too pleased to hear from villagers young and old who would like to take up ringing. The past year has brought with it marriages, services of blessing, baptisms, and another five young people were confirmed. Several parishioners have been in hospital, and we have been saddened by unexpected deaths. Amongst these was Mrs. Frances Palmer - when I visited her in different hospitals she always made me feel better by her cheery awareness and courage. Of course parish churches rely treamendously on their Churchwardens. In the past year I have been fortunate in having Peter Belcher and John Robb. Perhaps many of you do not know what wardens do; perhaps many people imagine their roles to be Sunday morning ones - indeed they are most demanding positions, time being spent in examining and caring for the church fabric and such like! I am sure I speak for all of you in thanking them for all they have done. Ron Johnson Next issue: One or two problems, the future of the ministry in Dorney and a 'dig'or two ..... Look out for Part two!! ••* ********************************************************* ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• DORNEY CONSERVATIVES are holding a PRE LUNCH DRINKS PARTY on SUNDAY 13th May, 12 Noon - 1. 30 p.m . at ABBEY HOUSE, HUNTERCOMBE LANE SOUTH (By kind invitation of Mr. & Mrs. D.J. Springbett) WINE ADMISSION £1 RAFFLE ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• • ********************************************************** 3 13th May 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Cleaning Coffee Sidesman 8.00 10.30 1st Reader 10.30 20th May 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman A.00 10.30 1st Reader 10.30 27th May 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 8.00 10.30 1st Reader 10.30 31st May 8.00 p.m. ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER THIRD SUNDAY AFI'ER EASTER Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Palmer Mr. & Mrs. Gorle No Creche or Sunday School Mr. Hayton Mrs. Harpur Mrs_. Handy John 11: 17-27 Colossians 3: 1-11 FOURTH SUNDAY AFI'ER EASTER Holy Communion Parish Communion Mxs. Parker/Mrs. Richmond Mr. & Mrs. Robb Miss Hinc􀄲ley, Mrs. Armstrong & Mrs. Butcher Mrs. Baker Mr. Eastgate Mr. Belcher Miss Robb Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Belcher/Mrs. Neal Mrs. Richmond & Carol John 14: 1-11 2 Corinthians 4:13-5.5. FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Hayton Mrs. Woolner Mr. Handy Mrs. Hammond Miss Keith Holy Communion Mr. Armstrong Mrs. Robb - 4 - John 16: 12-24 Romans 8: 28-end. ASCENSION DAY Daniel 7: 9-14 Acts 1, 1-11 , • • ' 3rd June 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 1st Reader 10th June 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. 8.00 10.30 10. 30 Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 8 . 00 10.30 1st Reader 10. 30 17th June 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a. m. Cleaning Coffee Sidesman 8.00 10. 30 Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Jones Mrs. Warner-Horne Mrs. Humpleman, Mrs. Mrs. Evans Mr . Liney Mr. Armstrong Mrs. Warner-Horne Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Robb SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER Dodd & Mrs. Parker Luke 2 4 , 45-end Ephesians 1: 15-end PENTECOST (WHIT SUNDAY) Mrs. Baker & Miss Hinckley Mrs. Humpleman, Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Westerndorp Mrs. Ames Mr. Pepler Mrs. Liney John 14, 15-26 Acts 2 , 1-11 TRINITY SUNDAY Holy Communion Family Service Mrs. Harpur/Mrs. Allen Mrs. Perryman & Tracey No Creche or Sunday School Mr. Robb Mr. Hayton John 14, 8-17 1st Reader 10. 30 To be announced Ephesians 1 : 3-14 Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Catherine Lancaster. Maidenhead 71618. - 5 - THE PARISH PUMP The Annual Parish Meeting The Annual Parish Meeting took place on the first day of spring and was sparsely attended by some 14 members of the public and 4 Parish Councillors. 1 . Best kept village competition . We came , in 1983, sixth in the final of all Buckinghamshire and so we decided to enter once again in 1984. 2. Dorney Parish Magazine . This excellent parish magazine was much praised and so were those who give their time to editing , typing and so on. We also thanked the Suro Press (Mr. & Mrs. Billing ton ) who do the art work free of charge and print at cost. It has a circulation of 200 ("many thanks , delivery girls") and so the readership must include every man, woman and child in the village. The magazine is funded approximately 50% from sales and 50% from contrib11ting societies such as the Horticultural Society , the Women's Institute and the Parish Council itself. Il just breaks even . 3. The Dorney Eton Project. The intermediate treatment scheme has now been dropped and the Vicarage is rather empty and the course of the Project may be seen to be in limbo. However the endowment fund has done well in reaching its original target and so when the next step is taken it should be adequately funded . 4 . The Seddings Charity. The sum of £44 was distributed amongst 11 of the older widows of Dorney at Christmas. - 6 - 5. The Parish Council's Planning Committee. 14 applications have been considered in the past year which was about average reported Mrs. Wooller and she also explained how the committee reported 6 . 7. 8. its findings to the Parish Council and to the District Council. These comments were usually neutral and never went into the technical aspects of developments, concentrating only on amenity effects. Emergency Planning . 3 meetings have been held and we are all soon to be asked to complete forms showing what our abilities might be in the event of some disaster. These forms will be confidential . Members commented on the extreme cold of most of the meetings which went into the problems which could occur from motorway crashes , petrol tankers, gas tankers, gas leaks , flooding, electricity pylons falling down, major fires, aeroplane crashes etc. The matter of nuclear warfare was touched on but was not considered as important as the real danger of more mundane disaster s ( ! !) Parish Precept. This was explained. The large balance of some £2,000 was seen as a reserve for major planning enquiries which could easily eat up this figure very quickly . The meeting approved, and you will by now have had your rate demand. The Village Hal.!. The treasurer presented some interesting figures which provided the major debate of the evening . Letting fees and fund raising events covered the normal outgoings such as rates, electricity , cleaning, water, insurance and a tiny amount of advertising. However, it did not cover repairs and renewals. Ordinary everyday running costs come to approximately £2,640 a year. Because there has for several years been a lack of surplus income to go towards repairs and renewals these have been allowed of necessity to lapse and only emergency repairs done. The situation is now very bad, and the kitchen door has not been repaired for a year, the two windows as you walk into the Village Hall are smashed, the paintwork in certain areas is in need of repair, the floor of the hall itself has a hole in it and equipment is wearing out, and so on . The Village Hall Committee, being made up of sensible people, already weighs up the pros and cons of increasing income - 7 - by increasing the fees which can have the converse effect of sending people to other village halls. The Meeting agreed that the Village Hall was very much an asset of the village community as a whole and should not been seen as only the responsibility of the Village Hall committee, which is anyway made up of representatives of the various organisations in the village. The Meeting therefore thought that the Village Hall ought to be helped or in some way funded by the Parish , and it seemed that the way of spreading the burden widest was through the Parish rate in the same way as the Parish already supports the parish magaz ine, the street lights and grass cutting and so on. The problem of the Village Hall is that the sums of money involved are so large that if the hall were to be put right and kept right the sum of £3,000 a year is envisaged. That works out at more than the Parish Rate at the moment for everything else put together. No final conclusion on financing was therefore reached but the principle was agreed that the Village Hall ought to be financed by the village with as much of the costs being found from fees, charges and fund raising events as possible, by the hall committee. 9 . Amenity Strips. Concern was expressed about the effect that cars had on the grass verges alongside the roads and footpaths. The Meeting thought that amenity strips should be preserved but did not particularly like the idea of bollards, but thought that the planting of trees might achieve the necessary result. IMPORTANT NOTE , It is the duty of the Parish Council to organise an Annual Parish Meeting. It has to consider the decisions of that meeting, but the council makes up its own mind and makes its own decisions afterwards. - 8 - ' , • • Parish Council Meeting held on 10th April, 1984 1. The Parish Council were informed that the footpath in the Harcourt Road/Oak Stubbs Lane area would be resurfaced when other roads were being done nearby. 2. Climo' s Corner. running into the to be too modern Concern was expressed at the number of people bridge railings which incidentally were thought for this rural corner, but the Parish Council were pleased with the new chevrons to try to prevent accidents. 3. The Council will be asking to have the Dorney Village signs tightened so that they are not always pointing in the wrong direction. 4. Traffic Lights at Eton. Berkshire County Council told us that they were having a new looped detection system installed which should improve delays and were bringing this forward because of the Parish Council's representations. 5. 6. 7. 8. Annual Parish Meeting. The Council considered all the points raised at that meeting. The Village will be entering the Best Kept Village competition in June and the England in Bloom competition in August. The Village Hall sign. The continuing saga of the County Council always refusing to have a village hall sign is again being taken up. Some people fear that a sign in itself leads to vandalism. The County Council feel that a village hall is a village hall and everybody in the village should know about it. The Parish Council view is that the village hall attracts a lot of people from outside the village who do not know about it . Items for payment. A number of small items were passed amounting to the sum of E70. 9. Grass Mowing in the village will start soon . (has started - the mower works!) 10. Planning application. No comment was made on a proposal to demolish Longwaters and erect another house in its place in Dorney Reach road. - 9 - 11. Dorney/Taplow boundary change. This proposal by Taplow had been hotly contested by Dorney as a rude incursion into our village. Taplow have now dropped this suggestion, not without a certain amount of chagrin and sour grapes. 12. Next Meeting of the Parish Council will be on 8th May, which is the annual meeting where the various officers are appointed, and the District Plan will be discussed. 13. Marsh Lane, Taplow, was once again complained of in its very bumpy state. This is something which has been a major source of irritation ever since the main drains were put in years ago and absolutely nothing has been done about it. 14. Favourable comment was made about the efficiency of the District Council's litter collection service which is designed to pick up casual rubbish and clear litter blackspots. 15. Village Transport system. Following the Parish Council's survey of bus usage, the Parish Council's Transport Co-ordinator has some 40 names of car drivers, who have definitely said they would be prepared to do some driving if people need emergency help. Full details of this scheme will be published shortly but meanwhile if people want such help they should contact one of the members of the Parish Council, who will pass on their request to the Transport Co-ordinator. 16. Finally, comment was made about large boats and caravans parked in front gardens which can have an adverse effect on their neighbour's amenity. ************ Your l'oDcIalAL m-obAi l-e PERMS HIGHLIGHTS HSTaYirLEd'r ess*e*r* ********* £8.00 £8.00 CUT & BLOW DRY £4.50 also Men, Children and O.A.P. Professional styling at reasonable prices TEL: ANGELA - Maidenhead 20592 - 10 - **** Sunday 13th May Sunday 13th May Wednesday 23rd May DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE DORNEY P.T.A. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE DORNEY P.c.c. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 LUNCHEON CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS D.D.H.S. Bring & Buy, Village Hall Car Park. Dorney Conservative Pre Lunch Drinks Party 12.00-1.30 p.m.@ Abbey House, Huntercombe Lane South. D.W.I. Open Evening, Village Hall Meet second Wednesday of every month@ 2.30 @ 2.30 p.m. Meet fourth Monday of every month for P.T.A. Committee Meeting. Second Tuesday in every month at 8.00 p.m. Village Hall. Second Tuesday in every other month at 7.45 p.m. preceding the Parish Council Meeting. First Wednesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. Dorney Vicarage. Meet second Wednesday of every month. Meet second Tuesday of every month at the Vicarage. Dear residents of Dorney and Dorney Reach, The Dorney W.I. cordially invite you to an Open Evening at the Village Hall on Wednesday May 23rd from 7 - 9p.m. We shall be displaying some of our local crafts, and hope to prove that the W.I. offers more than just "Jam and Jerusalem". A National Promotion is being launched this year called Women in the Community. This includes a Life and Leisure Exhibition at Olympia from June 26th to July 1st. which will be opened by Her Majesty The Queen. So please come along and support us. It is absolutely free including a cup of coffee and a home-made cake or biscuit. Very sincerely, Helen Harpur. President. **** - 11 - DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Our meeting on April 11th was very well attended, which makes it much more enjoyable and our visitors of last month came again, and will, we hope, keep on coming. Together with many more new members. We hope that many people will come along to the Open Evening on May 23rd, 7 to 9.30 p.m. to see what is involved in the W.I. and to spend a little time with us in pleasant relaxation. During discussion on recent activities, it was advised that the Coffee morning at Mrs. Allen's had raised £30, a most welcome sum towards the Denman College bursary. Taplow W.I. were sending a delegate to the Annual Meeting at the Albert Hall, and Mrs. Edwards reported on the Group Meeting at Taplow which had been most enjoyable with a Meat Cookery demonstration, a Play by Taplow W.I., followed by Tea. For future social events, there is to be a demonstration by the Milk Marketing Board - 30th May, at Elgiva Hall, Chesham entitled "Creative with Cream", and, of course, our outing to Woburn on May 10th, and all members going on this excursion should be at Harcourt Road at 9.30 a.m. Mrs. Hill was asked to give a brief comment 011 the half-yearly budget, and we were encouraged to note that we are still in credit. In this respect we are very happy to have Mrs. Jordan back with us, as she holds frequent raffles and sales of other useful goods to assist our finances, and is a great asset to our community with her untiring efforts. We must also acknowledge again and give our most grateful thanks to Mrs. Kay Sharp for the beautiful flowers she unfailing gives for the President's table each month. She was unable to be present at our last meeting, but a lovely bowl of flowers arrived just the same. Thank you Kay, they were beautiful. Our Speaker this month was Mr. P. Ferris on "The Grandeur that was Greece". This proved to be a fascinating talk, by a gentleman who was an authority on the subject and also obviously has a love of ancient Greek architecture. The accompanying slides were excellent. The Speaker next month will be v.c.o. Mrs. Manoch on the A.G.M. Resolutions. There will be- a Draw for the 1985 Bursary. W.I. Duties - Child Welfare Clinic - Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Hill. - 12 - Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editon: Editorial Board Distributon : Mr. C.C. Cody. Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 24121 Mrs. M.E. Hellmuth, Boskerris, 15, Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 28491 The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody. Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Foster-Key, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Hakesley, Mrs. Harland, Mrs. Hellmuth, Mrs. Hewitt Teale, Miss Kilpatrick, Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Oxlade, Mrs. Pilkington, Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Sharphouse, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Wiltshire, Mrs. Wooller, Mrs. Wright. Rate of Subscription : £2.50 per annum for 10 issues. It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editon are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letten or articles published in this magazine. Printed by Suro Press Old Station Yard Taplow Telephone: Burnham 63122 E. SARGEANT AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS MONUMENTAL MASONS Head Office: Church Street, Slough, Tel: Slough 20081 PRIY A TE CHAPELS Windsor Branch: 61 St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 65982 DAY & NIGHT SERVICE 'NATURES WEIGH' Health Foods The first step to healthier living. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT -􀀖 THE BISHOPS CENTRE, BATH ROAD, TAPLOW. e,· \ I 􀀂,' 􀀇 Dried fruit - Nuts - Flour - Beans - Pulses -Tropical Mixes. Served fresh from the sack at sensible prices. Telephone BURNHAM 66446 NEVILLE AND GRIFFIN LIMITED DAIRY FARMERS (Est. 1857) Milk - Cream - Eggs • Bread • Fruit Juice - Potatoes - Corona Products 733, 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 B.H.S./A.B.R.S. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENT panish5it Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor. Berkshire Telephone: Burnham 61275 RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY HACKING * HOLIDAY COURSES * SHOW JUM PING * GYMKHANAS INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL * QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes J. T. IRELAND LTD. BUILDERS AND CONraACTORS 41 ETON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK. Telephone : Windsor 65373 TAPLOW TYRE CO. LTD. PLUS! "We offer a personal service and efficient service" IT'S FREE! * THE LATEST COMPUTER BALANCING * WHEEL ALIGNMENT !FREE CHECKl * INSTANT PUNCTURE REPAIRS * FREE BATTERY CHECK ANO FITMENT * FREE FITTING ANO CHANGE ROUND Phon• Pat BURNHAM 67424 MARSHGATE TRADING ESTATE Between Bishop Centre and The Maypole Pub * * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE FOR OAPs * * * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE TO KID'S BIKES 2YEAR GUARANTEED BATTERIES Phone for quote AU PRICES IRQ.UDE VALVE, IIALINCE, AND VAT OPEN 8.30a.m.-5.30p.m. 6 DAYS A WEEK 􀀕i§I;j,WHITE HEATH ( ER GAR ) AGE ..._ __.. , (Established 68 years) Dorney LTD. Telephone: Burnham 3188 OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERV/CESAutosense ®Computerised Vehicle Test System Pinpoints problems quickly, eliminating "trial and error" methods. Prints out a report showing your car's actual performance compared to factory standards. Professional Repair and Servicing using Sun Roller brake tester, Hartridge Headlamp setter and Dunlop alignment equipment. MOT Testing carried out vvhile you vvait and vvatch feel tree to ask questions. Full Tyre, Petrol and Lubrication Service we have the best equipment in the area and we know how to use it ! Please visit our workshops and discuss your problems we test - not guess 􀀖 F/e, 􀀎-w.­ jl} or n t p 􀀌arisb 􀀍ttns ·: f\t􀀏:: ';􀀐. -· ORNE.Y CHUR BJ.CAMPIE B r.o. 80 PEASCOD STREET, WINDSOR, SL4 lDH. Telephone: Windsor 69055/7 1 OST. JU DES ROAD, ENGLEFIELD GREEN, TW20 OBY. Telephone: Egham 33696/7 * * * CHARTERED VALUATION SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * Fast, quality service from experienced staff. Mortgages arranged for suitable purchasers, free valuations, NO SALE - NO FEE. * * * Houses required for waiting buyers in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Agents for Northern Rock Building Society THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY A NTIQUES VALUATIONS & RESTORATIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 P􀀗􀀅a􀀘 4. .. ea,, ' ... . '"'' ""'""" 93 Courthouse Road, Maidenhead, Berks. SL6 6HZ Tel: Maidenhead 70722 PLUMBING, HEATING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS FOR ALL INDUSTRIAL&DOMESTICWORK BATHROOMS SUPPLIED & FITTED. CENTRAL HEATING DESIGNED & INSTALLED. GUTTERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED, TANKS, ROOF LAGGING & ALL DOMESTIC PLUMBING COMPLETE RE-WIRES, NEW WIRING. COOKER INSTALLATIONS. IMMERSION HEATERS OR EXTRA LIGHT & SOCKET POINTS 79 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM, BUCKS. TELEPHONE: BURNHAM 63372 IC. I ... GUTHRIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPEN 9.00a.m.-5.30p.m (si• d1ys1 w&ek/ SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY VICAR: 8.00a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Rev. Ronald Johnson The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. CHURCHWARDENS Mr. Peter Belcher, The Haven, Holy Communion Explorers and Credle at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel: Burnham 62823 Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Maidenhead 27047 Mr. John Robb, The Chauntry, Lake End Road, Tap/ow, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Burnham 2243 • ISSUE NO. 5/84 JUNE 1984 E D I T O R I A L OH DEAR Another Fund Raising effort has to be made! Our Church is having its ceiling repaired and the total required is likely to be in the region of £7000/£8000 and may well be over. The money to pay for these repairs had to be borrowed and we have to pay it back, so with your help the Dorney Parochial Church Council will have several money raising events to help pay back the loan. Please - come and join in and bring your friends to help swell the proceeds. We are only a small community and have successfully managed to have the Church re-roofed not so very long ago, now its the time for the inside of the Church, and these repairs and renewals have to be done as and when necessary. Ideas will be put forward in the coming months and events will be highlighted in the magazine. **************** 11==-===========-==------------------------11 11 II II The Editors would be grateful for the I\ II early receipt of material for ll 11 publication in our next issue. ll 11 II II========================================== - 1 - From the Warden's Desk: In the last issue the first half of my report to the Parish Church Council's A.G.M. appeared, I hope it proved a very positive comment on my first two years here. I thus present further comments made at that meeting. ***************** We do have several problems to sort out, and we can only effectively do this together. i) Church attendance: I have studied the numbers of communicants over the past five years. Our attendances have bare􀆗y altered in that time - an average of about 50 people attend church on Sundays. This is better than many rural areas where congregations of seven or eight are not unknown. But I am alarmed that only a handful of worshippers come from Dorney and Dorney Reach. It is a great joy that we attract many from beyond our parish boundaries, but it would appear we are doing something wrong in not attracting our own people - or are the people of Dorney too complacent? Do we pay too much attention to propping up an old building? Sometimes we barely half fill our tiny church. When it was rumoured, last year, we might have to close down people were most indignant. Dorney without it's church??? Whoever heard the like?? But where are these people now? ( ii) The Church and The Project: The church is often seen as an entity separated from the Project and the College. How many people know what goes on at The Vicarage (which houses the Project)? How many parishioners bother to come along to find out? How many fully realise that if the Project closes (perish the thought!!) there could be no way of maintaining either house or priest. No Project almost means no church - at any rate as we know it today! This, surely, is a vital issue which ought to be branded on our hearts!! (iii) The role of the priest. I have been informed more than once that my name is 'mud' in certain quarters of this parish. It is true that I spend little time strolling around and chatting, - 2 - • • • and this has provoked some to call me 'lazy'. But how many parishioners really appreciate that in essence I have three full time jobs: that I am not a part time master at Eton College but a full time one, attending chambers, teaching, preaching, attending meetings, assisting on the sports field, marking, invigilating, etc. Equally I am in essence a full time priest here. I am always available, Dorney Church has as many services as ever before, and as well as sick visiting, attending meetings and opening my door to frequent gatherings, baptising, burying and preparing for Confirmation, I have an increased load since the days of my predecessors (Royle and Methuen) in the worthy involvement in the Riverside Team Ministry. Surely it is not possible to be a part time Warden of the Project? Instead it can be a mammoth beast demanding constant attention, planning, administration and concern - welcoming guests, sorting out professional wrangles, washing dishes, and a host of necessary jobs. In short three jobs become one. The problem this creates was heightened in 1983 by the arrival and collapse of the I.T. Scheme. 1983 provided the worst summer of my life - but that is another story􀆘􀆙 Our disaster has now largely been cleared up, but add to these problems illness, near-collapse of one marriage, the strict demands placed u􀆚on one 's wife, and the hurtful criticism of the few, and Ol'l.e has a perspective of the role of the priest in this community! Thankfully the majority of people are very nice, and demonstrate their care and concern. The truth is that Dorney cannot live in the distant past. 1984-5 will almost certainly bring changes. No one yet knows what the Project's future will be; there may be changing patterns of ministry just as there may be changes of emphasis in our worship. No longer is the ministry in this village the sole concern and responsibility of the parson, but is a joint one involving all who believe in an active Holy Spirit. We are here to do God 1 s will. I believe we have a very good future, but only if it is firmly rooted in love and - 3 - prayer and obedience to this Will. Ron Johnson. Postscript: 24th June 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Flowers Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman Two months have elapsed since I delivered this address: our church is filled with Scaffolding, the Project and future is still undetermined - please continue to pray that we may be quided along the right path. ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER SUNDAY PENTECOST 2 Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Ames Mrs. Street Mr. & Mrs. Dollimore Miss Hinckley, Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Hayton Mrs. Williams 8.00 Mrs. Harpur 10.30 Mr. Armstrong 1st Reader 10.30 Miss Angela Perryman Luke 14: 15 - 24 Acts 2: 37 - end 1st July 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Flowers Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman Holy Communion Family Service Mrs. Chapman Mrs. Ames Mrs. Belcher NO EXPLORERS NO CRECHE B.00 Mr. Liney 10.30 TO BE ANNOUNCED 1st Reader 10.30 " - 4 - SUNDAY PENTECOST 3 .. • • 8th July 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Flowers Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 1st Reader 15th July 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Flowers Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs . Street Mrs. Palmer Mrs. Paton & Mrs. Coish Mrs. Dodd & Mrs. Butcher Mrs. Chapman 8.00 Mr. Eastgate 10.30 Mr . Dollimore 10.30 Mrs. Shepheard Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Hurnpleman SUNDAY PENTECOST 4 Luke 15: l - 10 Acts 8: 26 - 38 SUNDAY PENTECOST 5 Mrs. Parker & Mrs. Richmond Mr . & Mrs. Gorle Mrs. Humpleman, Mrs. Mrs . Westerndorp B.00 Mr . Belcher 10.30 Mrs. Harmnond Dodd & Mrs. Butcher Luke 10 : 1st Reader 10.30 Mrs . Pepler Acts 11: l - 12 4 18 22nd July 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Flowers Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 1st Reader 8.00 10.30 10.30 Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Smith Mrs . Belcher & Mrs. Neal Mrs. & Miss Robb NO EXPLORERS NO CRECHE Mr. Hayton Mr. Robb SUNDAY PENTECOST 6 Mark 10: 46 end Mrs. Dollimore Ephesians 4: 17 - end - 5 - THE PARISH PUMP May Meeting of the Parish Council Annual meeting - Appointments Chairman - Councillor P . J . Belcher Vice-Chairman - Councillor D . Shott Standing Committee - Councillors P . J . Belcher , D . Shott and Mrs. B . Woodhead Finance Committee - Councillors K . Richmond, P . H . Bampton and P .J. Belcher Planning Committee - Councillors Mrs . A. Wooller, Mrs . B . Woodhead and P.H. Bampton South Bucks District Association of Local Councils - Councillors Mrs. A. Wooller and P . J . Belcher Dorney Village Hall Management Com mittee - Councillor K. Richmond Thames Planning and Amenities Forum - - Councillor D . Shott Parish Magazine Reporter - Councillor P . P . D . Palmer. Highway matters Bucks County Council have included the cost of strengthening and surfacing Marsh Lane from A4 to Motorway Bridge in their current budg et . - 6 - r f r f Refuse Skips Refuse should not be deposited adjacent to the skip as the contractor will only remove the skip and its contents . Village Hall A list of estimates for some of the necessary repairs to the Village Hall was noted and will be discussed at the next Parish Meeting when it is hoped that further estimates will be available. Finance Grass cutting Public Works Loan Board Typing Planning £28 .00 43.00 4 . 50 £7 5 . 50 No observations to the alterations and extensions to 21 Harcourt Road and 1 Marsh Lane . Trumpers Field South Bucks District Council have been approached by the National Federation of 18 Plus (Thames Valley Branch) to hold a Rounders Tournament in Trumpers Field on 10th June 1984 . The Parish Council raised no objections . The Parish Church The Parish Council have been asked to make a donation towards the cost of repair to the church roof . It was agreed to hold this matter over until the next meeting . DORNEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY RESULTS OF SPRING GARDEN COMPETITION Unrestricted : 1st Mr . R . Lock, 2nd Mr. D . Springbett, 3rd Mr . A . Shetty. Restricted : 1st Mrs . M . Williams, 2nd Mr. E . Longden, 3rd Mr . S , Hellmuth . - 7 - Sunday 17th June Friday 13th July Saturday Sunday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday 21st July) 22nd July) 11th August 1st September 22nd September 6th October Friday 12th October Friday 2nd November Friday 9th November Saturday 1st December 1985 Saturday 12th January DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE DORNEY P .T . A . PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE DORNEY P.C.C. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 LUNCHEON CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS D.D.H.S. Coach Trip D . D . H.S. Evening Visit to local Horticultural Unit. D .D . H .S. Summer Gardens Competition D.D .H.S. Barbecue/Dance O.D.H.S. Annual Show & Evening Dance D.D.H.S. Harvest Festival Supper D.V.Hall Management Committee Anniversary Dance. D.D.H.S. Cheese & Wine D .V.Hall Management Committee, Jumble Sale. D.D.H.S. A.G.M. D.V .Hall Management Committee, Christmas Dance. D .D.H.S. Winter Special Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2.30 p.m. Meet fourth Monday of every month for P.T .A. Committee Meeting . Second Tuesday in every month at 8 .00 Village Hall . Second Tuesday in every other month at 7 . 45 p.m. preceding the Parish Council Meeting . p.m. First Wednesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. Dorney Vicarage . Meet second Wednesday of every month . Meet second Tuesday of every month at the Vicarage . Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Catherine Lancaster. Maidenhead 71618 . - 8 - • .. • DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 1984-1985 Chairman Vice-Chairman Treasurer Secretary Amenities Officer Entertainments Officer Booking Officer Mr. J. Roberts Mrs. L. Knobel Mr. N. Lancaster Mrs. A. Wooller Mr. P. Belcher Mrs. D. Belcher Mrs. V. Lake and Mrs. M. Cox, Mrs. W. Sharphouse, Mr. H. Cook, Mr. J. Jackman, Mr. P. Lake. The above are the elected members of the Committee. In addition, every local organisation making use of the Hall is entitled, and indeed urged, to send a representative to Committee meetings, which are held in the Hall at 8 o'clock on the second Wednesday of every month. To do so would spread the load of maintenance work, especially this year, when it is hoped to carry out major re-furbishing. Below is a list of the revised hiring charges for your convenience. Residents and local organisations Sunday to Friday per hour Saturday 08.00 - 12.30 12.30 - 18.00 18.00 - 01.00 £ 2.25 £ 7.50 £12.50 £18.00 Note: Friday and Saturday minimum evening bookings Friday evening hiring charge 18.00 - 01.00 Returnable deposit £30.00. Non-residents Sunday to Friday per hour Saturday 08.00 - 12.30 12.30 - 18.00 18.00 - 01.00 £ 4.00 £ 7. 50 £20.00 £25.00 £30.50 3 hours. £45.00 Note: Friday and Saturday minimum evening bookings 3 hours. Returnable deposit £30.000 Children' s organisations for approved purposes £0.50 per hour. - 9 - £18.00 THE EVINS MEMORIAL COMPETITION This is a reminder about the annual competition for any accounts of the natural surroundings of Dorney. Entries are wanted from both adults and children; all age groups are welcome. They can be - Photographs, collections, written accounts, cassettes, films, drawings, paintings, poems. May I draw the attention of schools to this competition also. People should live in or very close to Dorney, Dorney Reach, Lake End, Dorney Common or Boveney. Entries may come in at any time. The winner this last year was Mr. William Parker 17, Meadow Way, Dorney Reach, for a very wonderful collection of slides of moths, trapped for recording then set free. There were 200 different kinds! Below is Mr. Parker's own accoWlt of his collection. If anyone would care to donate copies of the slides for keeping for Dorney, it would be very wonderful. Mr. Parker says that it would cost about a ElOO. It would be lovely to have a record of part of Dorney environment in the year 1984. They could be kept with Parish records. (Mrs.) Phyllis Wallbank, Meldrum, Boveney Road, Dorney Common. ******** I entered over 200 slides of moths taken in my garden over the last 9 years. I use an atinic light trap and keep a record of the "catch". - 10 - • • • This is photographed and then released. The records are sent to the Nature Conservancy Council. As many species are becoming scarce a photographic record is preferable to killing the moths and setting them in trays. In Jubilee Year I took a moth not previously recorded in the British Isles, though common on the Continent - Herminia Lunatis, which belong to the Fanfoot family. The British Museum gave it the English name of Jubilee Fanfoot. Some of the moths taken are obviously beautiful such as Garden Tiger, Buff Tip, Elephant Hawk Moth, Orange Underwing and Red Underwing but many must be examined under a magnifying glass before the full beauty of their patterns and marking are seen. The total number of species I have identified to date is 392. Running a light trap is not just an interesting hobby. It indicates which species are on the increase, decrease or remaining at a stable level over a period of years in a particular area. W.J. Parker. ************ 'DIAL - A - STYLE' *********** Your local mobile Hairdresser PERMS HIGHLIGHTS E8.00 £8.00 CUT & BLOW DRY E4.5O also Men, Children and O.A.P. Professional styling at reasonable prices TEL: ANGELA - Maidenhead 20592 CHURCHWARDENS MR. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG BADGERS, VILLAGE ROAD, DORNEY. TEL. BURNHAM 5595 has replaced Mr. Peter Belcher. - 11 - DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Ocuharl lmeonngteh lbye imnege ttiankgesn suepem t thios h ayevaer g baiyn tehde a W n.eIw. miomvpeemteunst wfiotrh cthhaen ges ttoh et haec tiimvpiltiieesd iomfa tgeh.e WT.Ih.e Bwauss wahpipcarhe nttrlayv eal lgerde atth es cuocucnetsrsy, , adnids ptlhaey ing wEexhlilb witoriotnh tao v ibsei hte lbyd baott Ohl myemmpbiear 2s6 atnh dJ unnoen -tmeom b1serts J uolfy t, hseh Wou.Il.d bIet woonu dlids speleamy athnadt m aa nfyu iltle dmasy w wiillll b be ea vnaeieldaebdl teo f ovrie wpu arlchla tshea. t will be Mharss . vHearryp kuirn wdalsy pvloelausnetde ertoe dw etloc bomee oMurrs .d eMlaegbabtute tt oo ft Thea plAonwn uWa.l IM. ewethoi ng acto mteh feo Arl btehret puHarlpols. e Sohfe a adlvissoi wnegl cono mtehd eV .ReC.soOl.u Mtriso.n sM taro nbocek ,p uwth too h atdh is imnee at invge.r y Tprhiasc tischael daindd vuernbyi aabsleyd, meaxnpnlear.i niAnlgt thohue gh11 fwoers w11 earen da l"alg ainst" agreement,ultimately, with these Resolutions there was plenty ofin sMerass. oAnlelde dni, scwhuesns igoinv biengf ordeet raeialcsh ionfg Wa. Id. escoicsiiaonl. a ctivities, suggested Owxef omrigd.h t Tmahikse wuaps a e nptahrutsyi tasot siecea lDleya rt aIkveonr u,p aatn dt hJe unAep ol6tlho Tahgeraetedr e,a s Tthhee oduattien.g to Woburn Abbey was a great success. Our Coach Driver was mvoenroyt coon-ooupse rMa. t1i. ve and took us the "pretty way", instead of the deadly Tthheer wee awtahse rso, maufcthe rt soo smeea niyn dlooovrelsy, tdahyesr e dwaOUsl dl ithatvlee tbiemeen lkeifndte rt ob nuott ice tfhaes criantahteinrg cthhililn gwsi ntdo . seTe,h ea nHdo uosnee woasf tvheer yo itnhteerr Beusitlidnign wgist hc omntanayi ned al ewfotn dtoe rfburlow csoel, loetchteirowni osfe Asnatdilqyu ed eSphloeptse d -bfaonrkt aucncaotuenltys .l itOtuler gtriamte eful otuhtanikngs .t oO Vura lt hEadnwkasrd st ofoo, r tto hias v emrosyt coeunrjtoyeaoublse aandn dc voenrsyi dewrealtle orCogaacnhi sed DAr idvrearw. w as taken for the 1985 Bursary to Denman College, and Mrs. E. Htuhdidsa wrats w aas j utshet rfeowratrudn.a te winner. A long serving member of the W.I., Tarheer eb riwnigliln gno ta cbeo llae cStpeiaokn ero fa tt hethier Jhoulnied amye estlinigd,e sb,u wt hiscevhe srhaolu mledm mbaerkse aW .Iv.e rDyu wteilesc o-meC vhairlida Wneclef farroem Coluirni ucs u-aMlr sr.o utCoibneb. & Mrs. Hill. over 60's Club - Mrs. Sharphouse, with tmwoe mobterhse.r - 12 - • Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editon: Editorial Board Distributors : Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 24121 Mrs. M.E. Hellmuth, Boskerris, 15, Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 28491 The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody. Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Foster-Key, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Hakesley, Mrs. Harland, Mrs. Hellmuth, Mrs. Hewitt Teale, Miss Kilpatrick, Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Oxlade, Mrs. Pilkington, Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Sharphouse, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Wiltshire, Mrs. Wooller, Mrs. Wright. Rate of Subscription : £2.50 per annum for 10 issues. It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editon are not respunsible for the opinions of correspundents expressed in letten or anicles published in this magazine. Printed by Suro Press Old Station Yard Taplow Telephone: Burnham 63122 E. SARGEANT AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Head Office: Church Street, Slough, Tel: Slough 20081 PRIVATE CHAPELS MONUMENTAL MASONS Windsor Branch: 61 St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 65982 DAY & NIGHT SERVICE 'NATURES WEIGH' The fmt step to healthier living. Health Foods OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT m te, 􀀇 THE BISHOPS CENTRE, BATH ROAD, TAPLOW. Dried fruit -Nuts - Flour - Beans - Pulses -Tropical Mixes. Served fresh from the sack at sensible prices. Telephone BURNHAM 66446 NEVILLE AND GRIFFIN LIMITED DAIRY FARMERS (Est. 1857) Milk • Cream • Eggs • Bread - Fruit Juice • Potatoes - Corona Products 733, Bath Road, Taplow. MICHAEL S . COBB UPHOLSTERER ANTIQUE AND MODERN FURNITURE Tel : Burnham 3277 KING STABLE STREET, ETON. FIRST CLASS WORK BY EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMA N Tel: MAIDENHEA D 30806 Estimates Free B.H.S./A.B.A.S. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENT Th􀀋panish Bit Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor • Berkshire Telephone: Burnham 61275 RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY HACKING * HOLIDAY COURSES * SHOW JUMPING * GYMKHANAS INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL * QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes J. T. IRELAND LTD. BUILDERS AND CONJMCIORS 41 ETON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK, Telephone: Winds􀀡r 65373 TAPLOW TYRE CO. LTD. "We offer a personal service and efficient service" PLUS! • THE LATEST COMPUTER BALANCING 1't WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FREE CHECK) 1't INSTANT PUNCTURE REPAIRS • FREE BATTERY CHECK AND FITMENT • FREE FITTING AND CHANGE ROUND Phone Pat BURNHAM 67424 MARSH GATE TRADING ESTATE Between Bishop Centre and The Maypole Pub IT'S FREE! * • FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE FOR OAPs 1't 1't • FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE TO KID'S BIKES 2YEAR GUARANTEED BATTERIES Phone for quote ALL PRICES INCLUDE VALVE, BAlANC[, AND VAT O PEN 8.30a.m.-5.30p.m. 6 DAYS A WEEK •􀂀i􀀋.....;;:::.,. ••«> W(EstaHblishIedT 6E8 y eaHrs) EATHER GARAGE (Dorney) LTD. Telephone: Burnham 3188 OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERV/CESAutosense ®Computerised Vehicle Test System Pinpoints problems quickly, eliminating "trial and error" methods. Prints out a report showing your car's actual performance compared to factory standards. Professional Repair and Servicing using Sun Roller brake tester, Hartridge Headlamp setter and Dunlop alignment equipment. MOT Testing carried out vvhile you vvait and vvatch feel free to ask questions. Full Tyre, Petrol and Lubrication Service we have the best equipment in the area and we know how to use it ! I. 􀀆7'􀀇 j!lornep 􀀍arisb 􀀎etns ·; (\{􀀇:,􀀈 ·􀀏􀀐.,..􀀑 .. ORNE.Y CHURCH llCAIPBIE I Cl 80 PEASCOD STREET, WINDSOR, SL4 1 DH. Telephone: Windsor 69055/7 10 ST. JUDES ROAD, ENGLEFIELD GREEN, TW20 OBY. Telephone: Egham 33696/7 * * * CHARTERED VALUATION SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * Fast, quality service from experienced staff. Mortgages arranged for suitable purchasers, free valuations, NO SALE - NO FEE. * * * Houses required for waiting buyers in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Agents for Northern Rock Building Society THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY ANTIQUES 􀁠 VALU ATIONS & RESTORATIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 93 Courthouse Road, Maidenhead, 􀀚 P•rrn•r•. S. B"'w" •nd C H•llmuth P􀀄4"4 Berks. SL6 6HZ Tel: Maidenhead 70722 PLUMBING, HEATING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS FOR ALL INDUSTRIAL &DOMESTIC WORK COMPLETE RE-WIRES, NEW WIRING. BATHROOMS SUPPLIED & FITTED. CENTRAL HEATING DESIGNED & INSTALLED. GUTTERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED. TANKS, ROOF LAGGING & ALL DOMESTIC PLUMBING COOKER INSTALLATIONS, IMMERSION HEATERS OR EXTRA LIGHT & SOCKET POINTS 79HIGH STREET, BURNHAM, BUCKS. TELEPHONE: BURNHAM 63372 IC. C J. GUTHRIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPEN 9.00a.m.-5. 3Op.m /six days II week) SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY VICAR 8.00 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Rev. Ronald Johnson The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor. Berks. CHURCHWARDENS Mr .. Peter Belcher, The Haven, Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel: Burnham 62823 Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Maidenhead 27047 Mr. John Robb, The Chauntry, Lake End Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Burnham 2243 ISSUE NO. 6/84 E D I T O R I A L ST. MATTHEW 25. verses 14 - 28. Parable of'the Talents. JULY 1984 In the letter of the above parable, we have been given, anonymously, 200 £1. coins for us to multiply and show our talents. IF we were able to return them tenfold, optimistally, we would of course have £2000 towards our building costs. If you would like to attempt to appreciate a coin please get in touch with me and I will be pleased to pass one over, children will be welcome to have a go but must have a parent's consent and guarantee of responsibility. We will enter in the parish magazine a table of talents, not necessarily named, and I must confess that I did put some money on the Derby for a lark, (not to be recommended, and I am not sure if its in the spirit of the game), my horse came in third so I thought I could put the winnings of £12.75 into the kitty as a starter for 10. Look forward to a twohundredfold response. Marion Hellmuth Maidenhead 28491 - 1 - From the Warden's Desk: I have just returned, tonight, from Eton College. There is nothing remarkable about this - I usually do return from Eton College! - but tonight our service in College Chapel was marred by the failure of the microphones. No gremlins, I think, but the intervention of thunder, lightning or both. Thankfully my words of officiation were comparatively unimportant, and full power was restored before our most excellent preacher ascended the pulpit steps. I found myself wondering how clergy coped in vast buildings before the advent of microphones. No such problem at St. James the Less, whenever it is restored to us! Yet again I marvel at the way in which the weeks hurtle by. In but a few days of publication of this article we shall have yet another batch of youngsters from Hackney descend upon us. Once again I appeal for help - can you drive our minibus, spare a few hours to wash up, read bedtime stories, peer behind dirty ears, butter endless piles of sliced bread? Do, please, let me know if you can. I am always interested to know about sick parishioners , please inform me if you know of any persons (in or out of the parish) who may be sick and I shall do my best to visit them. But to return to the roof ..... yes, the roof: The workmen are doing a valiant job at church: they are working in very difficult conditions up above the scaffolding and planks. By the time you read this we should be but a week or two from being able to open up again. Our "grand reopening" service will be a joyful occasion and we must do something special. Of course the extra hidden problems above the plaster ceiling have left us with a big headache (a whopping "hangover"), for we have, somehow, to raise a lot of money to pay for the repairs. Over the next few months we shall have several fundraising events, about which publicity will duly appear in the press and around the streets. I am sure we can count on all your support. Joy Richmond has once again organised our Vicarage Happening (which will be over by the time you read this) - so, in anticipation at this moment, thank you Joy, and all who have assisted her. Ron Johnson. - 2 - • • 29th July 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Flowers Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 8.00 10.30 1st Reader 10.30 5th August 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Flowers Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 8.00 10.30 1st Reader 10.30 12th August 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Flowers Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 8.00 10.30 1st Reader 10. 30 ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER Holy Communion SUNDAY PENTECOST 7 Matins Mrs. Belcher Mrs. Jones Mrs. Richmond & Carol No Explorers No Creche Mr. Armstrong Mrs. Harpur Mark 12: 28-34 Mr. Chapman Romans 8: 1-11 Holy Communion Parish Communion Miss Kilpatrick Mrs. Harpur/Mrs. Allen Mrs. Warner-Horne No Explorers No Creche Mrs. Pepler Mr. Belcher Mrs. Warner-Horne Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Ames Mrs. Eastgate SUNDAY PENTECOST 8 Luke 6: 27-38 1 Corinthians 12: 4-13 SUNDAY PENTECOST 9 Miss Hinckley & Mrs. Baker No Explorers No Creche Mrs. Ames Mr. Pepler Peter Perryman - 3 - Mark 9: 14-29 2 Corinthians 6: 3-10 19th August 8.00 a. m. 10. 30 a.m. Flowers Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 8.00 10.30 1st Reader 10. 30 26th August 8. 00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Flowers Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 8.00 10. 30 1st Reader 10.30 2nd September 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a. m. Flowers Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Chapman Mrs. Robb Mrs. Perryman & Tracey No Explorers No Creche Mr. Armstrong Mr. Robb Mrs. J. Griffith Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Street Mrs. Ames/Mrs. Chapman Mr. & Mrs. Dollimore No Explorers No Creche Mr. Eastgate Mr. Liney Mrs. Liney Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Humpleman Mrs. Street Mrs. Belcher No Explorers No Creche Sidesman 8.00 Mr. Liney 10.30 Mrs. Harpur 1st Reader 10.30 Jonathan Longden - 4 - SUNDAY PENTECOST 10 Luke 7: 36-end Galatians 6: 1-10 SUNDAY PENTECOST 11 Matthew 20: 1-16 Philippians 1: 1-11 SUNDAY PENTECOST 12 Matthew 5: 13-16 Acts 17: 22-end • • ' 􀆎 9th September 8.00 a. m. Holy Communion Parish Communion 10. 30 a. m. Flowers Cleaning Coffee Explorers Creche Sidesman 8.00 10. 30 1st Reader 10.30 Mrs. Smith Mrs. Palmer Mrs. Paton & Mrs. Coish Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Baker Mrs. Ames Mr . Booth Mrs. Robb CHORCHWARDENS MR. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG BADGERS , Matthew 10, 16-22 Acts 20 , 17-35 VILLAGE ROAD, DORNEY. TEL. BURNHAM 5595 has replaced Mr. Peter Belcher. ************* 'DIAL - A - srYLE' ************* Your local mobile Hairdresser PERMS HIGHLIGHTS £8.00 £8.00 CUT & BLOW DRY £4.50 also Men, Children and O.A.P. Professional styling at reasonable prices TEL: ANGELA - Maidenhead 20592 Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Catherine Lancaster. Maidenhead 71618. - 5 - THE PARISH PUMP June Meeting of the Parish Council 1. The main subject was the Village Hall financing. 2. The hall needs £3000 , but they have reserves of £2000 . The counc il offered £1500 to be paid only on a 50 :50 basis and on sight of receipts and inspection of work. The counc il is aware of the 􀄆􀄇TX bad state of the ha ll, and that there may well be a need for continuing help from the village rates. The council did not want to do the hall committee 's job , but wished a continuous monitoring of finance and repairs if the parish was to help in future Church ceiling The Parish Council offered £150 at this stage taking the view that the Church was more likely to be able 􀄈 to raise its money than the Vi l lage Hal l. 3. District Plan. The ''no comments·• madr. by the r.ouncil were explained as meaning approval of the ideals set out. 4. Normal accounts to the sum of £138 were approved . 5. The Palmers Arms licencee 's application to the magistrates was commented that the present quiet village nature of the pub should be preserved. - 6 􀄈 6. Best Kept Village Should we get to the finals - judging will be 1 - 14 July. AUCTION September 29th. Everyone in Dorney knows by now that the beams in our church were full of death watch be etle. We have to have new beams and the ceiling has to be replaced. We need about £10 ,000 to do the work . We are having an Auction on September 29th at Dorney Cour t, kindly lent by Mr & Mrs P. Palmer. We are hoping you have something of value that you will give , in aid of this beautiful church of ours . You will be called on early in September to ask what you will give . Please come to the Auction. Brigit Ames 7 Friday 13th July Sunday 15th July Saturday 21st July) Sunday 22nd July) Saturday 11th August Saturday 1st September Saturday 22nd September Saturday 6th October Friday 12th October Friday 2nd November Friday 9th November Saturday 17th November Saturday 1st December 1985 Saturday 12th January DIARY OF EVENTS D.D.H.S. Evening Visit to local Horticultural Unit. Dorney Conservatives Barbecue, Boveney Court @ 12 noon-4 p.m. D.D. H. S. Summer Gardens Competition D.D.H.S. Barbecue/Dance D.D.H.S. Annual Show & Evening Dance D. D. H. S. Harvest Festival Supper D.V. Hall Management Committee Anniversary Dance. D. D.H.S. Cheese & Wine D.V. Hall Management Committee, Jumble Sale. D. D.H. S. A.G.M. D.W.I. Christmas Fair D.V. Hall Management Committee, Christmas Dance. D.D.H.S. Winter Special DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2.30 p . m. DORNEY P.T.A. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE DORNEY P.C. C. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 LUNCHEON CLUB Meet fourth Monday of every month for P.T.A. Committee Meeting. Second Tuesday in every month at 8.00 p.m. ' Village Hall. Second Tuesday in every other month at 7. 45 p.m. preceding the Parish Council 􀆎 Meeting. First Wednesday of every month at 8.00 p . m. Dorney Vicarage. Meet second Wednesday of every month. Meet second Tuesday of every month at the Vicarage . 8 • • Dear Residents of Dorney and Dorney Reach, I would like to thank those of you who attended our W.I. Open Evening on May 23rd. It was an enjoyable evening and we hope you appreciated the local Craft Talent. Remember our monthly meeting is on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2.30 with the exception of August and our July meeting is to be held in the garden of Mrs. Hutton - Fruiterers Gate. We are always pleased to welcome visitors. I also hope some of you will visit our National Life and Leisure Exhibition at Olympia June 26th to July 1st. This is being given a great deal of publicity by the Press and Radio and as I mentioned in my last letter is to be opened by the Queen. Once again, our grateful thanks for your support. Yours sincerely, Helen Harpur, President. ********* DORNEY CONSERVATIVES *********** B A R B E C U E to be held at BOVENEY COURT (By kind permission of Mr. & Mrs. D. Paddy) on Sunday July 15th 12 noon - 4 p.m. SWIMMING TENNIS CROQUET. Tickets from Mrs. J. Tyler (MAIDENHEAD 21560) ADULTS £3. CHILDREN (4-12) £1. ******************************************* 9 DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The meeting this month was very well attended, and whether it was dUe to there being more members present, or to the W.I. Promotion Year and its relevant activities creeping in, there was a festive air prevailing, and the result was a most enjoyable afternoon. Mrs. Harpur thanked all members for their participation in the Open Evening in the Village Hall on May 23rd. It had been a most successful demonstration of the Crafts in which members'talents are employed. The Stand arranged by the Arts Section was particularly interesting, with a wonderful display of Paintings. There was a good attendance of visitors and we hope we may have some new members as a result. We did have some visitors today, who we hope will join us. Mrs. Mabbutt, of Taplow W.I. who had been our delegate to the Annual Meeting at the Albert Hall, then gave us an excellent report. She said how much she had enjoyed this experience and her report was so detailed and interesting she made us feel we had been present ourselves. Thanks were expressed to her for attending on our behalf and for being such an excellent representative. Mrs. Harpur then drew our attention to the Life and Leisure Exhibition being held at Olympia 26th June - 1st July. This should prove to be well worth a visit, whether a W.I. member or not, in fact it would appear there is so much to see and take part in, a day will not be sufficient time. One example - Quilts were requested to be made and submitted by W.I. Institutes, 550 were submitted, of which more th<:.n 200 items were selected. The Denman College Programme of Courses for 1985 was issued with the Home & Country Magazine. The list is truly comprehensive and covers most subjects anyone would wish to study, and the College itself is apparently most attractive and welcoming. The only problem a long waiting list of hopeful attendees. Volunteers were requested for the Vicarage Happening on July 1st, a date we hope when the Sun will be shining, and many will come to enjoy Tea, Cakes etc. etc. Our entertainment today was "Members Holiday Photographs11 • This proved to be most enjoyable, with some excellent Slides on Sicily 10 • • and Rhodes - Mrs. Huddart, South Africa - Capetown and surrounding area - Mrs. Allen, and Switzerland - Among the Mountains, Mrs. Sharphouse. When we have such talent among us, who needs Professionals? Depending on our inclement weather, Mrs. Nora Hutton has very kindly offered to have our July meeting in her garden. Should, however, the weather not be suitable for an outdoor meeting, we will be gathering in the Village Hall as usual. W.I. Duties: Welfare Clinic, July, August & September Miss Strugnell and Miss Kilpatrick. CHURCH CEILING DORNEY'S VERY OWN MOBILE CAKE STALL BUY YOUR CAKES & SCONES FROM US AND RAISE MONEY FOR THE CHURCH CEILING. once a fortnight on a Thursday commencing on the 12th July between 6 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. we will bring the minibus from the Vicarage to Dorney and Dorney Reach. SO buy your weekend cakes, flapjacks, scones etc. from us and help swell the funds for the repair of the church ceiling. we will of course need volunteers to make cakes on a rotation·􀆍l basis so that we have a continuous supply. If you receive a telephone call or a note through your door please do your best to help preserve part of our heritage by keeping our beautiful church in good order. Cake Bus 6 p.m. 6.15 6.30 6.45 7 p.m. 7.15 7.30 approx. times of arrival. Village Hall Cark Park. Corner of Meadow Way and Oak Stubbs Lane. Corner of Harcourt Road & Meadow Way. Dorney Reach Road. Southfield Close Dorney. Village Road. Pineapple Pub. To ensure everyone has a good choice we will start in Dorney Village on the 26th and end up in Harcourt Road at 7.30 p.m. 11 THE MARTIN WHITELEY FUND FOR THE LEUKAEMIA LEAGUE OF 365 AND THE OCKENDEN VENTURE Two Children's Charity Matinees, are to take place at the Farrer Theatre, Eton College, on Friday 13th July at 7 p.m., in the presence of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester, and on Saturday, 14th July at 3 p.m., in the presence of Lucinda Prior-Palmer-Green. Tickets will be available from 25th June. They will be £10 each on the Friday, and £5 each on the Saturday, and should be obtained from the Eton College Chapel Vergers, Eton College Chapel Vestry, c/o Eton College, Windsor, SL4 6DW. Please make out your cheque to the Martin Whiteley Fund and enclose a stamped addressed envelope. The proceeds are to go to the Martin Whiteley Fund, and will be divided equally between the Leukaemia League of 365 (medical research and help for children with leukaemia) and the Ockenden Venture (an organisation to help displaced and refugee children the world over). These organisations can only help if they have the money so please help us to help them. Susan Handy ------- The family of the late Mrs. F.A. Morley, would like to thank all friends and neighbours for the generosity and kindness shown in our recent bereavement. With such a generous response to the collection that was taken around, there was more than ample for the flowers, so we should like to donate any left over money to Cancer Research. Thank you to everyone concerned. Jim Morley & family. WANTED - Having had the continuous services of one excellent baby sitter for nearly 4 years I now need anot􀆌er one, preferably 15 or over to look after one eight year old during Term and occasionally 2 extra in the holidays. Anyone interested ring Sarah Armstrong BURNHAM 5595. - 12 - Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editon: Editorial Board Distributon : Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 24121 Mrs. M.E. Hellmuth, Boskerris, 15, Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 28491 The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody. Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Foster-Key, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Hakesley, Mrs. Harland, Mrs. Hellmuth, Mrs. Hewitt Teale, Miss Kilpatrick, Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Oxlade, Mrs. Pilkington, Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Sharphouse, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Wiltshire, Mrs. Wooller, Mrs. Wright. Rate of Subscription : £2.50 per annum for 10 issues. It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editon are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or anicles published in this magazine. Printed by Suro Press Old Station Yard Taplow Telephone: Burnham 63122 E. SARGEANT AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Head Office: Church Street, Slough, Tel: Slough 20081 PRIVATE CHAPELS MONUMENTAL MASONS Windsor Branch: 61 St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 65982 DAY & NIGHT SERVICE 'NATURES WEIGH' The fust step to healthier living. Health Foods OPEN 7DAYS A WEEKAT THE BISHOPS CENTRE, BATH ROAD, TAPLOW. Dried fruit - Nuts - Flour - Beans - Pulses - Tropical Mixes. Served fresh from the sack at sensible prices. Telephone BURNHAM 66446 NEVILLE AND GRIFFIN LIMITED DAIRY FARMERS (Est. 1857} Milk • Cream • Eggs - Bread • Fruit Juice - Potatoes • Corona Products 733, 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 B.H.S./A.B.A.S. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENT panishBit Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor . Berkshire Telephone: Burnham 61275 RIDING SCHOOL 8c LIVERY HACKING ♦ HOLIDAY COURSES ♦ SHOW JUMPING ♦ GYMKHANAS INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL * QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes J. T. IRELAND LTD. BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS 41 ETON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK. Telephone : Windsor 65373 TAPLOW TYRE CO. LTD. "We offer a personal service and efficient service" PLUS! * THE LATEST COMPUTER BALANCING * WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FREE CHECKI * INSTANT PUNCTURE REPAIRS * FREE BATTERY CHECK AND FITMENT * FREE FITTING AND CHANGE ROUND Phone Pat BURNHAM 67424 MARSH GATE TRADING ESTATE Between Bishop Cantre and The Maypole Pub IT'S FREE! * * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE FOR OAPs * * * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE TO KID'S BIKES 2YEAR GUARANTEED BATTERIES Phonttforquote ALL 􀁟RICES INCLUDE VALVE, BALANCE, AND VAT OPEN 8.30a.m.-5.30 p.m. 6 DAYS A WEEK ,i. MEA 􀀂 WHITE HEATHER GARAGE 􀀆q---·· (Established 68 years) (Dorney) LTD. OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICESTelephone: Burnham 3188 Autosense® C omputerised Vehicle Test System Pinpoints problems quickly, eliminating "trial and error" methods. Prints out a report showing your car's actual performance compared to factory standards. Professional Repair and Servicing using Sun Roller brake tester, Hartridge Headlamp setter and Dunlop alignment equipment. MOT Testing carried out while you wait and watch feel free to ask questions. Full Tyre, Petrol and Lubrication Service we have the best equipment in the area and we know how to use it ! Please visit our workshops and discuss your problems we test - not guess I I. jJBornep I llCAIPBII I Cl 80 PEASCOD STREET, WINDSOR, SL4 1 DH. Telephone: Windsor 69055/7 1 OST. JU DES ROAD, ENGLEFIELD GREEN, TW20 OBY. Telephone: Egham 33696/7 * * * CHARTERED VALUATION SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * Fast, quality service from experienced staff. Mortgages arranged for suitable purchasers, free valuations, NO SALE - NO FEE. * * * Houses required for waiting buyers in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Agents for Northern Rock Building Society THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY ANTIQUES VALUATIONS & RESTOR ATIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 93 Courthouse Road, Maidenhead, Pa,rn,,r, S Brown aml C Hellmuth Berks. SL6 6HZ ;z:,􀀄d«4, Tel: Maidenhead 70722 PLUMBING, HEATING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS FOR ALL INDUSTRIAL &DOMESTIC WORK COMPLETE RE·WIRES. NEW WIRING, COOKER INSTALLATIONS. IMMERSION HEATERS OR EXTRA LIGHT Et SOCKET POINTS BATHROOMS SUPPLIED Et FITTED, CENTRAL HEATING DESIGNED & INSTALLED, GUTTERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED, TANKS. ROOF LAGGING & ALL DOMESTIC PLUMBING 79 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM, BUCKS. TELEPHONE: BURNHAM 63372 IC. C J. GUTHRIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPEN 9.00a.m.-5.30p.m. {llx davs II w""*J SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY VICAR: 8.00 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Rev. Ronald Johnson The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. CHURCHWARDENS Mr. Peter Belcher, The Haven, Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel: Burnham 62823 Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Maidenhead 27047 Mr. John Robb, The Chauntry, Lake End Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Burnham 2243 ISSUE NO. 7 /84 SEPTEMBER 1984 E D I T O R I A L summer's lease hath an extended date this year, and although the eye of heaven may bring us out in freckles rather than sonnets, his gold complexion gives every day a sense of holiday. And that of course is the trouble. How persuasively the sun draws me to that waiting garden-chair, where the smell of sun tan oil and the sound of ice cubes clinking in the glass convince me that these days are made for idleness. Where my only exercise is a mental one; forming excuses for not tackling that long list of waiting week-end jobs. One could not possibly work indoors on such idyllic days, and surely the sun is much too strong for refreshing the exterior paintwork. Whilst as for gardening ....... well, the grass is not growing and those few hardy dandelions give the lawn a delightful touch of colour. Perhaps, Water-Board permitting, I might s􀇼rinkle the tomatoes later, - much later. One can now appreciate the apparent lethargy of the mediterranean races. The midday siesta seems an admirable instit.ition and here in my Dorney garden I sense a certain affiliation with those unshaven Greeks who contemplate the summer from the shade of the local taverna. Only a return to normal climatic conditions can arrest the impending decay of my property. Perhaps by the time you read this it will be cool and cloudy and I can, at last, return to the wallpapering. ***************** - 1 - From the Warden's Desk: It is eight-thirty on a muggy Friday evening, towards the end of our annual Summer holidays for children from Hackney. Yesterday it was Southsea, today it has been Hell-Fire Caves and the Safari Park. Tomorrow .... well, who knows? In all 20 children from London and 32 from Oxford as well as 5 from Cranford School have spent the summer with us. It has been a sort of "joyful Hell" - if you know what I mean! I am so grateful to our own staff who have worked so hard, to our three willing Girl Guide helpers, to Chris, Paul & Deborah, Jean, Anne and Margaret - oh, not forgetting our Eton boy helpers, who are such an important element, and to Anna, Moss and Heathcliff, whose doggy antics were a joy. All in all, I think, this special work of The Project is vastly enjoyable. It will be wonderful to get back to our church. Please put a special date in your diary now: on Sunday 23rd September, at 6.30 p.m., there will be a thanksgiving service for the completion of the work on the ceiling I shall expect a FULL church!! Of course the main work is still to be done - i.e. the raising of the money to pay for the work thus done. The "cake bus" has been a great success; no doubt there will be an article elsewhere in this issue about the Auction to be held at Dorney Court - and there are other schemes in operation. I know you will be generous. Sincerely yours, Ron Johnson *********** The first Jumble Sale in aid of Dorney Church repair fund is to be held on Friday 7th September at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. Please help to make it a success by turning out your cupboards and attics. Bring your unwanted articles to the Village Hall on Friday afternoon or telephone Mary Robb Burnham 2243 for collection. Offers of help, either to sort out or to serve, greatly appreciated. ************ - 2 - • ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER 16th September 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman 8.00 Sidesman 10.30 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. a.m. a.m. Creche & Sunday School Flowers Cleaning Coffee 23rd September 8.oo a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman Sidesman 8.00 a.Ill. 10. 30 a.m. Creehe & Sunday School Flowers Cleaning Coffee Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Robb Mr. Belcher Mr. Chapman Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Mrs. Belcher Mrs. Eastgate Mrs. Gorles Holy Communion PENTECOST 14 Luke Ephesians Pepler & Mrs. PENTECOST 15 Children's Harvest Festival Mrs. Harpur Mr. Handy NONE Miss Kilpatrick Mrs. Street Mrs. Robb 11: 1-13 3: 14-end Hayton 6.30 p.m. Special Restoration Service & 􀃪ededication Sidesman 1st Reader 6. 30 p.m. 30th September 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Mr. Armstrong Mrs. Dollimore Holy Communion Mattins Sidesman Sidesman 1st Reader 8.00 a.m. Mr. Dollimore 10.30 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Flowers Cleaning Coffee Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Ames Pepler Evans, Mrs. Ames Robb Richmond - 3 - 􀃫atthew Ezekiel PENTECOST 16 James Proverbs Armstrong & Mrs. 7: 21-28 36: 23-28 2, 25: 1-13 6--22 Butcher 7th October 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Holy Communion Parish Communion Sidesman Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Mr. Armstrong 10.30 a.m. Mr. Hayton PENTECOST l 7 Luke 7: 1-10 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Mrs. Creche & Sunday School Mrs. Warner-Horne Galatians 2: 15-3:9 Williams, Mrs. Dodd & Mrs. Butcher Flowers Cleaning Coffee 14th October 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman 8.00 Sidesman 10.30 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. a.m. a.m. Creche & Sunday School Flowers Cleaning Coffee 21st October 8.00 a.m. lo. 30 a.m. Mrs. Chapman Mrs. Harpur & Mrs. A. l len Mrs. Warner-Horne & Mrs. Rue Holy communion Parish Communion Mr. Eastgate Mr. Pepler Mrs. Robb Mrs. Woolner, Mrs. Mrs. Street Mrs. Harpur & Mrs. Mrs. Hinkey & Mrs. Holy Communion Parish Communion PENTECOST 18 Matthew 25, I Peter 4, Dodd & Mrs. Allen Baker PENTECOST 19 14-30 7-11 Parker Sidesman Sidesman 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Mr. Liney Mr. Booth 1st Reader 10. 30 a.m. Miss Keith Creche & Sunday School Mrs. Baker, Flowers Mrs. Smith Luke 19, 1 - 10 Romans 5: 1 - 11 Cleaning Coffee Mrs. Armstrong & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Parker & Mrs. Richmond Mrs. Perryman -· 4 - • • THE PARISH PUMP July Meeting of the Parish Council The P .C. had received a letter from the Village Hall Management committee accepting the offer of up to £1 ,500 towards the cost of the Village Hall renovations. It was noted that repairs had started and the P.C. look forward to the completion of the work. At long last there may be a change in County Council policy that will allow us to put up signs to the Village Hall. Accounts Church Ceiling Fund Thaines Planning & Amenities Forum Bucks Association of Local Councils Street Lighting & Maintenance Typing Grass Cutting Clerks Salary (2 months) £150. 00 6.00 43.10 146. 91 3 . 00 56.00 81.70 The P.C. will write to the Divisional Surveyor regarding the surface dressing of our roads and to ask for certain re-instatement work to be put in hand . At the same time we have asked that the railings at the school be repaired. The non repair of the bridge railing and ponding in the ditch in Village Road were also included in the letter. Best Kept Village Competition. We have come fourth in this event which unfortunately means that we have missed the final. A little extra effort next year will make all the difference. - 5 - North Thames Gas estimate that £172,000 would be the cost of supplying this Parish. This amount would be reduced by £200 for every property that is connected. Anyone interested should contact a Parish Councillor or write to the Clerk. The P . C. have noted that the Boundary Commission will be reviewing boundaries and this could affect South Bucks. We have written to the County Council stating that we wish to remain in Buckinghamshire and to be serviced by local authorities. We are to ask Eton Town Council for their views on a possible lorry ban with a view to limiting through traffic. 􀇿 The Divisional Surveyor has been asked to repair the School sign in Harcourt Road. Meeting closed at 9.55 p.m. - no meeting in August. Next Meeting Tuesday 11th September in the Village Hall. ************ ** ************************************** ! J . B. PET SUPPLIES, ! ! 31, ETON WICK ROAD , ! *! ETON WICK. *! * * *! TEL. WINDSOR 50994. *! t• FOR ALL YOUR PET FOOD REQUIREMENTS. *! * ** * *-*** * * *** * ** *** ** * * ** ** * * **** ** * * * 'DIAL - A - STYLE ' Your local mobile Hairdresser PERMS £8 . 00 HIGHLIGHTS £8.00 CUT & BLOW DRY £4.50 also Men, Children and O . A . P . Professional styling at reasonable prices TEL: ANGELA - Maidenhead 20592 - 6 - ************ 􀇿 AUCTION - September 29th. Everyone in Dorney knows by now that the beams in our church were full of death watch beetle. We have to have new beams and the ceiling has to be replaced. We need about £10,000 to do the work. We are having an Auction on September 29th at Dorney Court, kindly lent by Mr. & Mrs. P. Palmer. We are hoping you have something of value that you will give, in aid of this beautiful church of ours. You will be called on early in September to ask what you will give. Please come to the Auction. Brigit Ames ••􀈀* ****************************************************************** •• ••• ••• ••• •• *• •! Children **• ••• •• SUSAN HANDY SCHOOL OF DANCING Principal: Susan Handy, A.I.S . T. D. Hons . Classes for children aged 2½ upwards in Ballet General Dancing Drama Tap Modern Jazz Dancing entered for examinations in the Enrico Cecchetti Ballet and keep fit classes for adults Classes in Eton, Windsor and Datchet Enquiries - Telephone Slough 42990 New term starts on September 17th. *• *• ** ** •• *•• ••• •• method *! ** •• •* *• ******************************************************************* CHURCHWARDENS M􀈁. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG BADGERS , VILLAGE ROAD, DORNEY. TEL . BURNHAM 5595 has re9laced Mr . Peter Belcher. - 7 - Saturday 1st Seotember Friday 7th Se9tember Saturday 22nd September Saturday 29th September Saturday 6th October Friday 12th October Friday 2nd November Friday 9th November Saturday 17th November Saturday 1st December 1985 Saturday 12th January Friday 15th March Saturday 4th May Friday 27th September Saturday 12th October Saturday 7th December DORNEY WOMEN ' S INSTITUTE DORNEY e>.T.A. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE DORNEY P.C.C . DO􀇽NEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 LUNCHEON CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS D.D.H.S. Annual Show & Evening Dance Jumble Sale @ 7 p.m. in the Village Hall D . D.H . S . Harvest Festival Supper Auction @ Dorney Court D.V.H.M.C. Anniversary Dance D .D. H. S. Cheese & Wine D.V.H.M.C. Jumble Sale D .D.H . S. A.G.M. D.W.I. Christmas Fair D.V.H.M.C. Christmas Dinner/Dance. D . D. H.S. Winter Special D.V.II.M.C. Jumble Sale D.V.H.M.C. Spring Dance D. V.H.M.C. Jumble Sale D.V.H . M . C. Anniversary Dance D.V.H.M.C. Christmas Dance. Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2 . 30 p.m. Meet fourth Monday of every month for P.T.A. Committee Meeting. Second Tuesday in every month at 8.00 p.m. Village Hall. Second Tuesday in every other month at 7.45 p.m. preceding the Parish Council Meeting. First Wednesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. Dorney Vicarage. Meet second Wednesday of every month . Meet second Tuesday of every month at the Vicarage. Dorne􀇾_, Babysitting Club. For details contact - Catherine Lancaster . Maidenhead 71618. - 8 - • • DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE JULY MEETING Our July meeting, weather permitting, is usually held outdoors, and this year we were extremely fortunate in having a lovely sunny afternoon and for the generosity of Mr. & Mrs. Hutton in allowing us the use of their very beautiful garden. our grateful thanks to them, we all thoroughly enjoyed the welcome change of venue. Mrs. Harpur thanked all members who had contributed or assisted with the Village Happening. Other matters to which she drew attention were a Produce Stall which is to be re-introduced at the monthly meeting commencing in September. Will any member having surplus produce from the garden, bring it along for possible sale. We have a Blessings Box for any willing contribution - thankful for having been duly "blessed". All members are reminded to commence collecting items for the Christmas Fair, and any items for Tombola can be brought to any meeting. On 23rd October, at the Civic Centre, Aylesbury, there is to be a World of Books evening, which should be very interesting, and anyone wishing to attend should advise Mrs. Allen. We were advised of a very interesting arrangement for Golf Lessons, but unfortunately found that it was too far away for us to partake. The Bucks County Show is being held at Hartwell House, :z1.ylesbcry on September 6th. This might be well worth a visit and there is to be a W.I. Marquee, with Market Stall, demonstrations of flower arranging and cookery. Mrs. Sharphouse was asked for comments on the visit to the Life & Leisure Exhibition at Olympia. She said it had been very much enjoyed by all the Dorney members. The Coach arrangements by Taplow W.I. had been much appreciated and we had a nice long day. The exhibition had been very well arranged. and was most interesting, a lot of hard work must have been put into it to produce the final result. There were numerous Stands, Demonstrations., Sports in which to participate, Entertainment and many other activities and it was well worth the visit. The Meeting concluded with a competition as to who could name the largest number of Flowers - Garden or Wild - in 15 minutes and - 9 - Mrs. Chapman achieved an excellent result of 67. Our Speaker in September will be Dr. G.R.C. Walton on Locum Work in Africa/Nepal (with Slides). W.I. Duties: Child Welfare Clinic Miss Strugnell & Miss Kilpatrick. FIRST DORNEY CUBS The Dorney cub pack has taken on a new lease of life since Akela, Bob Dewin, took over leadership at the beginning of the year. We also have a very able assistant leader in Mrs. Sue Barnes and the regular support of three Venture Scouts, who are also working to become warranted cub leaders. The pack meets in the Village Hall on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 to 7.45, and has a varied programme of work, play and learning. In May the pack spent a very enjoyable weekend camping in the grounds of Boveney Court, and some of the cubs attended the County Chief Scout's Rally in Langley Park in July. We currently have 18 cubs, several of whom will soon be old enough to move on to scouts. The leadership feels that the pack's membership could now be increased to 24. Boys can join from the age of 8 to 11 and anyone interested should contact Bob Dewin on Maidenhead 782845. In order to raise funds for much needed camping equipment, we are collecting old newspapers, magazines and computer paper. If anyone would like to help, these can be brought to the Village Hall on Tuesday evenings at 6.30. - 10 - • FIRST DORNEY GUIDES Just before Easter all the guides completed their course of lectures at the Fire Station and they all successfully passed their test, and showed they were able to do the rescue knots and put a person into recovery position which Dean Smith the fireman had taught them. T􀂍ny Martin the St.John Ambulance Youth Cadet Co-ordinator came to teach the guides how to do mouth to mouth and mouth to nose resuscitation. Each guide then had to do this successfully in order to complete their Firefighters Badge. This they did and so now every member of the Company has this Badge. When the guides returned after the Easter holidays they began preparing for the Weekend Camp at Cliveden. 14 in all plus our Young Leader Tracey and myself spent a very active weekend in camp. Many were camping for the first time under canvas and learning many new skills. During the later part of Saturday Anita Breslin and her 2 helpers Julie Davis and Karen Johnson were busily involved in the Campers Badge. It was a real team effort for they had to put up and take down a tent correctly on their own, cook a 2 course meal and answer various questions on care of tents, storing of food and how to use small gas stoves correctly. This was all done very efficiently and Anita gained her Badge. To conclude our Weekend Camp parents arrived about half an hour early to see 5 of the Guides, Caroline Brooke, Rhiannon Gittins, Sarah Holloway, Natalie Randle and Philippa Williams make their promise and become fully fledge:Jmembers of the company. Many of our evenings on Wednesday since we came back from camp have been spent out of doors.Learning how quickly a patrol can pitch a tent has been our main concern as we wanted to enter a patrol in a Division Competition. The winning patrol from the District competed against a patrol from Beaconsfield and Farnham Common. The District round and the annual company competition were held on the same evening at the Vicarage, Dorney. Tracey, our Young Leader, has now completed her Young Leader Certificate and will be receiving her certificate shortly. - 11 - The following guides have gained Badges - Victoria Robb Johanna Griffiths Child Nurse Sarah Jackman Amanda Ainsworth - Child Nurse, Homemaker & Service Flash. Gill Langston. DORNEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Results of Summer Garden Competition Restricted - 1st Mr. G. Lock 2nd Mr. D. Springbett 3rd Mr. Shetly Unrestricted - 1st Mr. s. Hellmuth 2nd Mr. D. Wright 3rd Mr. Griffin Barbecue - 11th August The Committee apologies to any member who has been unable to obtain a ticket for this event. It is now impossible to accommodate all our members in the Village Hall for any one event. It is, therefore, advisable to book early for the Barbecue, in particular. The Committee would also like to thank members for their continuing support. L. Parker ___________________________ Secretary. DORNEY PARISH NEWS PRICE INCREASE Although the printers of the Parish News produce the magazine at cost, rising material prices have necessitated an increase of £220 in their annual charge. Half of this additional cost will be recovered by increasing the price of the magazine from £2.50 to £3.00 a year. This increase wLll be effective from next January. We hope to raise the balance 􀇻rem increased advertising charges and financial support from local organisations. - 12 - Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editon: Editorial Board : Oistributon : Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 24121 Mrs. M.E. Hellmuth, Boskerris, 15, Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 28491 The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody. Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Foster-Key, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Hakesley, Mrs. Harland, Mrs. Hellmuth, Mrs. Hewitt Teale, Miss Kilpatrick, Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Oxlade, Mrs. Pilkington, Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Sharphouse, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Wiltshire, Mrs. Wooller, Mrs. Wright. Rate of Subscription : £2.50 per annum for 1 0 issues. It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editon are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. Printed by Suro Press Old Station Yard Tapklw Telephone: Burnham 63122 E. SARGEANT AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS MONUMENTAL MASONS Head Office: Church Street, Slough, Tel: Slough 20081 PRIVATE CHAPELS Windsor Branch: 61 St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 65982 DAY & NIGHT SERVICE 'NATURES WEIGH, Health Foods The first step to healthier living. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT THE BISHOPS CENTRE, BATH ROAD, TAPLOW. Dried fruit - Nuts - Flour - Beans - Pulses - Tropical Mixes. Served fresh from the sack at sensible prices. • Telephone BURNHAM 66446 NEVILLE AND GRIFFIN LIMITED DAIRY FARMERS (Est. 1857) Milk • Cream • Eggs • Bread • Fruit Juice - Potatoes - Corona Products 733, Bath Road, Taplow. MICHAEL S. COBB UPHOLSTERER ANTIQUE ANO MODERN FURNITURE Tel : Burnham 3277 KING STABLE STREET, ETON. FIRST CLASS WORK BY EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMAN Tel: MAIDENHEAD 30806 Estimates Free 8.H.S./A.B.R.S. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENT panishBit Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor • Berkshire Telephone: Burnham 61275 RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY HACKING * HOLIDAY COURSES * SHOW JUMPING * GYMKHANAS INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL * QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes J. T. IRELAND LTD. BUILDERS AND CONTRACI'ORS 41 ETON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK. Telephone : Windsor 65373 TAPLOW TYRE CO. LTD. "We offer a personal service and efficient service" PLUS! * THE LATEST COMPUTER BALANCING * WHEEL ALIGNMENT !FREE CHECK) * INSTANT PUNCTURE REPAIRS * FREE BATTERY CHECK AND FJTMENT * FREE F ITTING AND CHANGE ROUND Phone Pet BURNHAM 67424 MARSHGATETRAOING ESTATE Between Bishop Centre and The Maypole Pub IT'S FREE! * * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE FOR OAPs * * * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE TO KID'S BIKES 2 YEAR GUARANTEED BATTERIES Phone for quote ALL PRICES !NCI.UDE VII.VE, BAIANCE, AND VAT OPEN 8.30a.m.-5.30p.m. 6 DAYS A WEEK , .-!!I-􀀈 􀀉 t􀃂i».._ _. .... (WEstaHblishIedT 6E8 y eaHrs) EATHER GARAGE (Dorney) LTD. OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICESTelephone: Burnham 3188 Autosense® C omputerised Vehicle Test System Pinpoints problems quickly, eliminating "trial and error" methods. Prints out a report showing your car's actual performance compared to factory standards. Professional Repair and Servicing using Sun Roller brake tester, Hartridge Headlamp setter and Dunlop alignment equipment. MOT Testing carried out vvhile you vvait and vvatch feel free to ask questions. Full Tyre, Petrol and Lubrication Service we have the best equipment in the area and we know how to use it ! I 0 c.., S l ' ri U CAMPSII BCO. 80 PEASCOD STREET, WINDSOR, SL4 1 DH. Telephone: Windsor 69055/7 10 ST. JU DES ROAD, ENGLEFIELD GREEN, TW20 OBY. Telephone: Egham 33696/7 * * * CHARTERED VALUATION SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * Fast, quality service from experienced staff. Mortgages arranged for suitable purchasers, free valuations, NO SALE - NO FEE. * * * Houses required for waiting buyers in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Agents for Northern Rock Building Society THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY ANTIQUES VALUATIONS & RESTORATIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 93 Courthouse Road, Maidenhead, Pi,rtn•,. S Brown 1nd C Hallmu/h Berks. SL6 6HZ P􀀅a4"4 Tel. Maidenhead 70722 PLUMBING, HEATING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS FOR ALL INDUSTRIAL &DOMESTIC WORK COMPLETE RE-WIRES, NEW WIRING. BATHROOMS SUPPLIED & FITTED. CENTRAL HEATING DESIGNED & INSTALLED. GUTTERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED, TANKS, ROOF LAGGING & All DOMESTIC PLUMBING COOKER INSTALLA TIONS. IMMERSION HEATERS OR EXTRA LIGHT & SOCKET POINTS 79 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM, BUCKS. TELEPHONE; BURNHAM 63372 IC. I "• GUTHRIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPEN 9.00a.m.-5.3Op.m (sixdaysawad) SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY VICAR: 8.00a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Rev. Ronald Johnson The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. CHURCHWARDENS Mr. Peter Belcher, The Haven, Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel: Burnham 62823 Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Maidenhead 27047 Mr. John Robb, The Chauntry, Lake End Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Burnham 2243 ISSUE NO. 8/84 OCTOBER 1984 E D I T O R I A L It's excitement time again As the autumn starts and the evenings begin to draw in, the time has come to try new skills and experiences. I am one of the worlds great starters and feel each year I should take the opportunity offered and try to learn something new. I am not so sure it is a good idea when the moment comes to brave a new class, but hopefully I will be able to keep up with everyone else. It is not always the case. This year the mystery of Bridge appeals, I feel experienced players must find it tedious to teach novices, so I hope to get the basic knowledge and go on from there, and for a complete contrast how about golf lessons - imagine lessons from a professional for a very reasonable sum, I may get hooked - I may well not strike the ball, but feel how lucky I am to be able to even try. Having tried out lots of different classes, I am a jack of all trades and sadly a master of none, but one day .... when I have time to spare I will be able to concentrate on one of these trades, but I have a sneaking feeling the secret is to concentrate on one undertaking and learn it thoroughly. ****************** - 1 - FROM THE WARDEN'S DESK Well, we're IN!! (We may have to sit amongst the scaffolding - but we're in). Why my joy? For over four months we have not been able to use our church, but at last we are able to do so, thanks to a valiant team prepared to tackle the dust and dirt, and to the workmen who have done what appears to be a splendid job on the ceiling. Of course all is not yet revealed, and it may be some time before the interior can be given its long-needed coat of paint, but regardless of the length of time before the total restoration has been effected we can at least pray and sing our praises in God's house. But let us not underestimate the size of the task ahead - i.e. finding the money to pay the bills. People are being generous thank you for the gifts of money which have arrived at the vicarage. In due course I hope to write to you all individually. We need as much help as you can possibly give. Our debt is a large one, but I know you will be generous. Do, please, support the various fund raising events as and when they are announced. Wishing you all God's blessings. Ron Johnson ******* DORNEY PARISH NEWS PRICE INCREASE From 1st January, 1985 the annual price of the Parish News will be £3. ************************************ - 2 - ******* • • ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER 28th October 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Holy Communion Parish Communion Sidesman 8. 00 a.m. Mr. Belcher 9TH SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS Sidesman 10.30 a.m. Mr. Dollimore John I 1-14 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Mr. Chapman Colossians I: 15-20 Creche & Sunday School Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Armstrong & Mrs. Hayton Flowers Mrs. Belcher Cleaning Mrs. Ames & Mrs. Chapman Coffee Mrs. Dollimore 4th November 8. 00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Holy Communion Parish Communion Sidesman 8. 00 a. m. Mr. Armstrong 8TH SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS Sidesman 10. 30 a.m. Mr. Robb Mark 7 : 14-23 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Mrs. Keith I John 3 9-18 Creche & Sunday School Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Butcher Flowers Miss Kilpatrick Cleaning Mrs. Jones & Mrs. Rue Coffee Mrs. Belcher Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Catherine Lancaster. Maidenhead 71618. - 3 - THE PARISH PUMP September Meeting of the Parish Council 1. Village Hall Finance. Visitors to the village hall will have noticed how much work has been done. The extension roof has been refelted. Many doors have been painted or replaced. The windows by the entrance doors have been reglazed with bullet proof glass and have beautiful new net curtains. The entrance hall, lavatories and serving hatch have been painted. The annexe has been de-annexed so that the inside walls have disappeared with curtains taking their place. The annexe now becomes more of a lobby and much more a part of the village hall, giving a feeling of great space. The Parish Council have paid half the cost (£993 so far}. The Council feel the money has been well spent and that this new policy in helping the village hall will bring benefit to the whole village. 2. High·.-,ay Matters. Complaints have been made that the loose chippings following resurfacing have caused numerous broken windscreens to local motorists. The County Council assure us that a seven ton roller has been used but that inconsiderate drivers going faster than the temporary speed limits always mean that other people have their windscreens broken. The bridge at Clime's Corner will need to have further attention say the County Council. Whether this would be widening the bridge, which they suggest, or whether it should be better marked with improved signposting as the Parish Council would like, remains to be seen. The Parish Council prefers a narrow bridge so that traffic speed is kept down, and the environment preserved. - 4 - • • • • ' 3. Accounts. A number of miscellaneous accounts were paid: mainly £200 to the Parish Magazine, £55 to the Southern Electricity Board for street lighting together with the aforementioned sum to the Village Hall. 4. Planning Matters. 17 Marsh Lane - new detached garage. No comment was made. Greenacres - new detached house has been rejected by the District Council as it is considered too small a plot and out of keeping with the area. 5. Skip at Lake End. Problems have been experienced but the District Council have promised that they will look into the matter, saying that the contractor could be changed if things did not improve. 6. Footbridge over Roundmoor ditch on the far side of the Common will be repaired by the County Council but this is a major operation and will have to wait until it can be fitted in. It has been the subject of dreadful vandalism and is impassable. 7. Cinagro. Concern was expressed about cinagro on footpaths and it was agreed to write and ask if this practice could be stopped. 8. Harcourt Road; speed. The Parish Council gave some consideration to ask the County council to put in sleeping policemen or wiggles in the road. 9. Open topped tourist Bus. The Parish Council is to ask Alder Valley Bus Co. whether this bus would be running next year and if Dorney passengers could use it. 10. Manor Farm Dorney. Manor Fann belongs to the Thames Water Authority who have now given up farming there. A report was given that the Thames Water Authority believed that the land was so badly polluted after years of use as a sewage farm that it was now impossible to use for agricultural purposes and that they were proposing to talk to Berkshire County Council in whose county this farm lies about the possibility of developing it for gravel. The Parish Council decided to verify the facts first before deciding on what should be done. 11. Partnership between Daun and South Bucks District. This partnership has now been going on an informal basis for about two years and some exchanges have been made between young people. - 5 - The District Council are prepared to assist in putting people and groups in touch with one another. Any local people or groups interested in links with the Daun District should contact the South Bucks District Council at their offices in Windsor Road, Slough. (Telephone Slough 33333) . Keith Bailey Travel of Station Road, Beaconsfield, are now able to offer seven night package tours to the Daun area and are particularly interested in parties of 20 or more who would get good terms from a package including travel on German Railways . Daun is in the Eifel area which is hilly, wooded very beautiful and within easy reach of the Mosel . There are some lovely lakes . P.P. *********** *************************************** • • • • • J .A. PET SUPPLIES , * t 31, ETON WICK ROAD, t •t ETON WICK. •t •t TEL. WINDSOR 50994 . •t t• FOR PETS AND PET FOOD REQUIREMENTS . t• *************************************** ' DIAL - A - STYLE ' Your local mobile Hairdresser PERMS £8 . 00 HIGHLIGHTS £8.00 CUT & BLOW DRY i4 . 50 also Men, Children and O.A.P. Professional styling at reasonable prices TEL: ANGELA - Maidenhead 20592 CHURCHWARDENS MR. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG BADGERS , ************ VILLAGE ROAD, DORNEY, TEL. BURNHAM 5595 has replaced Mr. Peter Belcher. - 6 - Saturday 6th October Friday 12th October Friday 19th October Thursday 1st November Friday 2nd November Friday 9th November Friday 9th November Saturday 17th November Saturday 1st December 1985 Saturday 12th January Friday 15th March Saturday 4th May Friday 27th September Saturday 12th October Saturday 7th December DORNEY WOMEN' S INSTITUTE DORNEY P.T.A. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE DORNEY P.C.C. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 LUNCHEON CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS D.V.H. M. C . Anniversary Dance . D .D . H. S . Cheese & Wine . First Dorney Cubs - Beetle Drive , Village Ball @ 7 p .m. Dorney Guides , Coffee morning at ' Melrose ' , Bring & Buy , Raffle. D.V.H.M.C. Jumble Sale . Dorney Conservatives Meeting @ Dorney Court - admission by ticket only. D . D . H . S . A.G.M. D.W. I . Christmas Fair. D.V. H.M. C . Christmas Dinner/Dance. D.D.H. S . Winter Special . D . V . H . M. C . Jumble Sale . D.V.8.M.C. Spring Dance . D.V.H.M.C. Jumble Sale . D.V.H . M. C . Anniversary Dance . D.V. H . M .C. Christmas Dance . Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2 . 30 p .m. Meet fourth Monday of every month for P . T.A. Committee Meeting . Second Tuesday in every month at 8 . 00 p .m. Village Hall . Second Tuesday in every other month at 7 . 45 p .m . preceding the Parish Council Meeting . First Wednesday of every month at 8 . 00 p . m . Dorney Vicarage . Meet second Wednesday of every month . Meet second Tuesday of every month at the Vicarage. - 7 - * * *** Victor Clime would like to thank all friends and neighbours for their messages of sympathy and lovely floral tributes in the sad loss of his Father. Money left over from the collection was donated to the church. *************** *** ************ *********** • • ! DORNEY GUIDES -II • • • -11 invite you to their -1< • • •: COFFEE MORNING •: -1< on -1< ! THURSDAY 1ST NOVEMBER ! • • -1< at -11 ••! • 'MELROSE' •: • .-1< Bring & Buy Raffle :-11 ! PROCEEDS TO DORNEY CHURCH. : ****** ********** ************************* FIRST DORNEY CUBS ***** We are holding a Beetle Drive in the Village Hall on Friday, 19th October 1984, at 7 􀆗.m. All adults and children welcome. ************* The Dorney Conservatives' next event will be at Dorney Court on Friday 9th November, when Tim Smith M.P. will address the meeting. After a break for supper he will be joined by Mr. Peregrine Palmer, County District, and Parish Councillor to answer questions from the floor. Admission will be by ticket, obtainable from the Committee or from Mrs. Jean Tyler (Maidenhead 21560). **** ********* - 8 - • ' • • • DORNEY PARISH-ETON COLLEGE PROJECT We are very grateful for the continuing support of Dorney's own CAKE BUS. If anyone would like to consider placing an order for a Christmas Cake, or mincemeat for mince pies, could they contact the cake bus or the Vicarage for prices. We have an excellent cook who has offered to make the Christmas Cakes and the profit will of course go to the Church Roof. We urgently need jam jars and any surplus tomatoes or apples for pickles etc. Keep supporting us - Thank You. ******************************** ************** ************** ************** I wish to thank all of you who turned up at such short notice to help at the Jumble Sale on September 7th. Also to those who sent goods. Due to your efforts we raised £150.12p. for the Church repairs. I hope to have another one early next year so perhaps you could save all your unwanted things. If you cannot house them they may be put in my barn. From that Jumble Sale I found some super quality children􀆖s clothes, which gave me the idea of having a nearly new childreDs clothes and toy·s stall at the Church Fair in May . During the next few months I would be grateful if you will keep this stall in mind when sorting your childreds outgrown clothes which are too good for jumble. Mary Robb ************** ************** ************** - 9 - DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE September, with a feeling of Autumn in the air, we resumed our meetings after a welcome holiday break, it seemed a long time since the last get together. Mrs. Sharphouse , in the absence of Mrs.Harpur on a well earned holiday, took the Chair. Our attention was drawn to the following meetings which members may wish to attend - 17th October, Iver Heath, 2 p.m. - Group Meeting 19th October, Fulmer Village Hall, 2.30 p.m. - Regional Craft Meeting, the subject is upholstery, which should make for a very interesting meeting 22nd October, Aylesbury, Sport for all, 2 p.m. & 7.30 p.m. Take part in Swimming, Volleyball, Netball, Self-Defence or Exercising. 27th November, Aylesbury - Collage Day School. The half-yearly Council Meeting is being held on 25th October at Aylesbury, commencing at 11 a.m. The Speaker's subject will be 'An Australian looks at England'. A W. I. member is required to attend this meeting and anyone interested should advise Mrs. Allen. Doorstep Milk Delivery is a matter of vital concern to us all - we don't wish to lose it, so we can't sit back and do nothing. The N.F.W.I. have produced a 6 page leaflet P.ntitled "Use it or lose it - a W.I. Campaign to save doorstep milk deliveries11 • This gives full background information and tips on running a campaign, so - what are we waiting for, lets get moving - all of us. Our Speaker for this month was unfortunately unable to come, but Mr. Freeman, very nobly came to our rescue at the last moment and was a very worth while replacement. He gave us a most interesting talk, accompanied by excellent Slides on an Expedition, of which he wc1s a member, to the Antarctic, that very hostile land. The Produce Stall got off to a good start this month and contributed a welcome addition to our much needed funds. Any items can be brought along for possible sale, also items for the .Christmas Fair Tombola are being collected each month. W.I. Duties. Child Clinic - Mrs. Hill & Mrs. Cobb. - 10 - • • ************ The Parish CoW1cil is considering what can be done to persuade drivers of cars to observe a speed limit in Harcourt Road/Dorney Reach Road. A number of residents1 myself included, are often appalled when we witness the excessive speed of vehicles up and down this stretch: cars driven with a complete disregard for the safety of others and, in particular, a disregard for the vulnerability of children. Though the enforcement of a speed limit is patently desirable, parents must not be deluded into thinking that this is more than a worthy attempt to safeguard their offspring, for, sadly, many children are killed or seriously injured by cars travelling well within the 30 􀆕.P.H.limit. My own nephew's son was knocked from his bicycle and killed by a car that had just started-away and was hardly in motion. I try to drive with due consideration for the prevailing local conditions, but I must admit that driving in Dorney Reach has become a testing and often frightening experience. Our roads seem to have become the playground for every child in the area, which considering the adequacy of most gardens, is totally unwarranted. Are parents quite oblivious of the danger that awaits their young B. M.X. cyclists just beyond their front gates; or if they are concerned, do they instil the necessary awareness of danger into their children? It took my wife several hours to recover from the shock induced by a very young lad in Harcourt Road, who sped on his bicycle from behind his home hedge straight across the road almost under the wheels of her car. Only her vigilance and fortuitous good luck saved him ..... on that occasion. Please, can we all accept our share of responsibility in this urgent matter. Charles Cody. ************ - 11 - Extracts from - HELP FOR THE ELDERLY (a South Bucks District Council publication) HEATING One of the most important needs for any person, apart from housing and food, is sufficient warmth and, with the ever increasing costs of fuel, whether it is coke, coal, gas, oil or electricity, the bills continue to rise at an alarming rate. It is therefore vitally important that adequate measures are taken to provide warmth, and the following advice and action is offered:- Advice and Action Warm rooms are most important for elderly people - the Department of Health and Social Security and Department of the Environment have recommended 70°F (21°c). For this, a heater with an output of up to 2kW may be needed for every 100 sq. ft. of floor area. An extra woollie is as good as 2°F rise in room temperature. Close off unused fireplaces with hardboard (but leave some ventilation holes). Keep doors and windows of unused rooms closed. Extra blankets, bed socks, a shawl and a night cap help in bed. Do not use too many heavy over-blankets. Consider trying a lighter modern duvet. If all night room heating is not possible, a low temperature, extra low voltage all-night electric under-blanket helps. Alternatively, use a hot water bottle (two would be even better), with a cover. The Red Cross supply a special holder for filling a rubber bottle, but stone and aluminium bottles are easier to fill. Do not use boiling water. =========================================================-----=----- Private advertisements will be accepted for publication. Rate per insertion:- 20 words £1. Each additional word 5p. Payment with advert to one of the Editors, please. -===================-=-============================-==-------------- - 12 - Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editon: Editorial Board : Distributon: Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 24121 Mrs. M.E. Hellmuth, Boskerris, 15, Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 28491 The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody. Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Foster-Key, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Hakesley, Mrs. Harland, Mrs. Hellmuth, Mrs. Hewitt Teale, Miss Kilpatrick, Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Oxlade, Mrs. Pilkington, Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Sharphouse, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Wiltshire, Mrs. Wooller, Mrs. Wright. Rate of Subscription : £2.50 per annum for 10 issues. It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editon are not resPonsibte for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letten or anicles published in this magazine. Printed by Suro Press Old Station Yard Taplow Telephone: Burnham 63122 E. SARGEANT AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Head Office: Church Street, Slough, Tel: Slough 20081 PRIVATE CHAPELS MONUMENTAL MASONS Windsor Brauch: 61 St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 65982 DAY & NIGHT SERVICE 'NATURES WEIGH' The fmt step to healthier living. Health Foods OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT -􀀟 THE BISHOPS CENTRE, BATH ROAD, TAPLOW. i' \ I ,' 􀀆 9 􀀉 Dried fruit - Nuts - Flour - Beans - Pulses - Tropical Mixes. Served fresh from the sack at sensible prices. Telephone BURNHAM 66446 NEVILLE AND GRIFFIN LIMITED DAIRY FARMERS (Est. 1857) Milk • Cream • Eggs • Bread • Fruit Juice • Potatoes - Corona Products 733, 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 8.H.S./A.B.R.S. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENT panishBit Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor • Berkshire Telephone: Burnham 61275 RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY HACKING * HOLIDAY COURSES * SHOW JUMPING * GYMKHANAS INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL * QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes J. T. IRELAND LTD. BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS 41 ETON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK. Telephone: Windsor 65373 TAPLOW TYRE CO. LTD. "Wa offer a personal service and efficient service .. PLUS! * THE LATEST COMPUTER BALANCING * WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FREE CHECK! * INSTANT PUNCTURE REPAIRS * FREE BATTERY CHECK AND FITMENT * FREE FITTING AND CHANGE ROUND Phon• P•t BURNHAM 67424 MARSH GATE TRADING ESTATE Between Bishop Centre and The Maypole Pub IT'S FREE! * * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE FOR OAPs * * * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE TO KID'S BIKES 2 YEAR GUARANTEED BATTERIES Phon•forquot1t ALL PRICES INCLUDf VALVE, BAIANC£, AND VAT OPEN 8.30 a.m.-6.30 p.m. 6 DAYS A WEEK c§i;l) WHITE HEATH ( ER GAR ) AGE --•'° (Established 68 years) Dorney LTD. OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICESTelephone: Burnham 3188 ® Autosense Computerised Vehicle Test System Pinpoints problems quickly, eliminating "trial and error" methods. Prints out a report showing your car's actual performance compared to.factory standards. Professional Repair and Servicing using Sun Roller brake tester, Hartridge Headlamp setter and Dunlop alignment equipment. MOT Testing carried out vvhile you vvait and vvatch • feel free to ask questions. Full Tyre, Petrol and Lubrication Service we have the best equipment in the area and we know how to use it ! Please visit our workshops and discuss your problems we test - not guess l ' . •·. ,lo/ S'"'-+ 1Jllorntp 􀀓arisb 􀀔ews .. , .. ,11,- ··-:·, i.;\J.;'􀀓(.' ·•􀀔1>. - Nf.Y CHUR r; llCAMPSII I Cl 80 PEASCOD STREET, WINDSOR, SL4 1 OH. Telephone: Windsor 69055/7 1 OST. JU DES ROAD, ENGLEFIELD GREEN, TW20 OBY. Telephone: Egham 33696/7 * * * CHARTERED VALUATION SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * Fast, quality service from experienced staff. Mortgages arranged for suitable purchasers, free valuations, NO SALE - NO FEE. * * * Houses required for waiting buyers in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Agents for Northern Rock Building Society THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY ANTIQUES VALUATIONS & RESTORATIONS undertaken. Tel, BURNHAM 3247 93 Courthouse Road, Maidenhead, Partn•"' S Brown and C Hellmurh Berks. SL6 6HZ ;z:,􀀋4"4, Tel: Maidenhead 70722 PLUMBING, HEATING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS FOR ALL INDUSTRIAL & DOMESTIC WORK COMPLETE RE-WIRES, NEW WIRING, COOKER INSTALLATIONS. IMMERSION HEATERS OR EXTRA LIGHT & SOCKET POINTS BATHROOMS SUPPLIED & FITTED, CENTRAL HEATING DESIGNED & INSTALLED, GUTTERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED, TANKS. ROOF LAGGING & ALL DOMESTIC PLUMBING 79 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM, BUCKS. TELEPHONE: BURNHAM 63372 IC. I "• GUTHRIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPEN 9.00 a.m.-5.JOp.m. (six days• wee•/ SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY VICAR: 8.00a.m. 1 0.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Rev. Ronald Johnson The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. CHURCHWARDENS Mr. Peter Belcher, The Haven, Holy Communion Explorers and Credle at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel : Burnham 62823 Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel: Maidenhead 27047 Mr. John Robb, The Chauntry, Lake End Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel : Burnham 2243 ISSUE NO. 9/84 NOVEMBER 1984 E D I T O R I A L As the song of the cuckoo heralds spring, so the buzz of the chainsaw welcomes winter. Now, once the last of the leaves have fallen, we can continue the work carried-over from last year; the task of 'tidying-up' the Parish. Each winter we try to dispose of a tree or two, or three or four, or maybe more; but there is a limit to the number of trees one can reduce to firesize logs in any one season. Nevertheless the accumulated efforts of the years are beginning to show. The readyto- hire mechanical saw has been a real boon, not only for the makers of video nasties, but for all of us who are trying our damnedest to bring a touch of the town to the boring countryside. Who, with this mission inJt.lind, can fail to appreciate the week-end chorus of busy buzzers? Our work was of course helped along by the welcome arrival of the Dutch Elm beetle, but a golden opportunity to clear even more ground was lost at that time. After all, who would have queried whether a particular felled tree was in fact blighted? We must not be deterred from our aim to make the Parish a Clear View Zone. Views unimpeded by unsightly vegetation; unmasking the structural perfection of our neighbours' property. Once we have converted our tree-ridden gardens into leaf-free, work-saving plots, perhaps we can begin to give a little attention to those flower beds .... a covering of concrete does wonders. With diligence, and in good time, the Parish will look neatly suburbanised: a worthy legacy for future inhabitants. *************** - 1 - FROM THE WARDEN'S DESK There is a trendy school of thought in existence that we should forget all about war and build up a world of peace. What an excellent ideal ..... but could this ever be a possibility? Of course it would be marvellous to put the horrors of two world wars, the throbbing injustices in the Middle East, in South Africa, and Northern Ireland behind us, their memories to sink into oblivion along with that of the Falklands war, and the ever-present threat of a nuclear holocaust. How marvellous if we could live together in true brotherly love, never to fear our neighbour, and to bring up new generations untainted and unsullied by the ghastly past ..... But we can' t forget or wipe out the past, nor can we diminish the heroism of those who fought so bravely and who died that we might have peace - heroism which tragically ended young lives, which split families and decimated nations! And there were heroason all sides. I was a baby in the early 19401 s: I cannot remember anything of war: I remember only being very disgruntled when a strange man in uniform came to live with me and my mother. But I now see all the misery of man's cruelty to man every time I switch on the television or read a paper. The locations may be different, but the scenario is the same - violence and death - and the Brighton bomb of a few days ago is that same bomb which fell in London's Blitz, on Yokohama and Hiroshima, and which hangs over us all in the future, if future we may have! only the causes are different. I have no doubt we could all write reams about man's brutality to man - but that would solve nothing. There is something more positive that we can do. We can􀇅 for peace. Our Remembrance service on 11th November, at 10.30 a.m., will allow us to do just that! We shall remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in bygone years, and pray for that very peace which is so precious to us, and was so precious to them. Whatever is happening to us now may not be what they fought for so nobly, but it gives us a responsibility to make the next century a better one for our children, regardless of their race, colour, creed or class. Only if we achieve that will our fathers' and grandfathers' (and mothers' ) sacrifices be truly honoured. We cannot forget; we dare not forget - WE WILL NOT FORGET. Ron Johnson. - 2 - ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER 11 th November REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY, 7TH BEFORE CHRISTMAS 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Sidesman 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Flowers Cleaning Coffee Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Hayton Mr. Handy Mr. Palmer Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Mrs. Ames Mrs. Parker & Mrs. Mrs. Chase John 15: 9-17 Romans 8: 31-39 Dodd & .Mrs. Parker Richmond 18th November 6TH SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Holy Communion Parish Communion Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Mr. Pepler Sidesman 10.30 a.m. Mrs. Ames John 6: 25-35 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Mrs. Dollimore Hebrews 3: 1-6 Creche & Sunday School Mrs. Woolner, Mrs.Dodd & Mrs. Hayton Flowers Mrs. Chapman Cleaning Coffee Mrs. Belcher & Mrs. Neal Mrs. Coish 25th November 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 5TH SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS Holy Communion Parish Communion Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Mr. Booth Sidesman 10.30 a.m. Mr. Armstrong 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Flowers Cleaning Coffee Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Palmer Chapman, Butcher Street Palmer Dollimore - 3 - Mrs. Matthew 24: 37-44 Romans 11: 13-24 Armstrong or Mrs. Dodd and 2nd December ADVENT SUNDAY 8. 00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Sidesman Sidesman 1st Reader Holy Communion Parish Communion 8.00 a.m. Mrs. Ames 10.30 a.m. Mr. Belcher 10.30 a.m. Mrs. Armstrong Creche & Sunday School Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Flowers Mrs. R. Smith Cleaning Mrs. Eastgate Coffee Mrs. Hutton Luke 21:25-33 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11 Pepler & Mrs. Butcher 9 th December 2ND ADVENT SUNDAY 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Holy Communion Parish Communion Sidesman 8. 00 a.m. Mr. Hayton Sidesman 10.30 a.m. Mr. Booth 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Flowers Cleaning Coffee Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Handy Evans, Belcher Street Gorle Mrs. John 5: 36-end 2 Timothy 3.14-4.5 Armstrong & Mrs. Parker 16th December 3RD ADVENT SUNDAY 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman Holy Conw.iunion Parish Communion 8.00 a.m. Mr. Robb Sidesman 10.30 a.m. Mrs. Harpur 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Mrs. Liney Creche & Sunday School Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Flowers Miss Kilpatrick Cleaning Mrs. Robb Coffee Mrs. Harlow - 4 - John 1: 19-28 1 Corinthians 4: 1-5 Hayton & Mrs. Dodd • • THE PARISH PUMP Parish Council Meeting held on 8th October 1984 1. Highway Matters. The County Council believe that the bridge at Climo's Corner needs a bigger shoulder. The road would remain the same width. 2. The Berkshire Minerals subject plan has now been formally adopted by Berkshire County Council. Readers will be aware Berkshire control the planning affairs for Manor Farm. 3. Manor Farm. The Thames Water Authority has confirmed in writing that the depositing of sewage sludge has rendered the land inappropriate for agricultural purposes and they are considering other options including seeking planning permission for the extraction of gravel. There was a long debate on the matter which centred on two themes. Firstly, concern of the effect of sewage sludge on other farms. The Parish Council thought that the environmental effect should be explored in case there were real problems for the future. Secondly, possible gravel extraction and the effect it would have on the area, and the other alternatives to gravel, once the land was deemed no good for agriculture. People will remember that the site was mentioned as a possible relocation area for the sewage works currently at Perry Oaks at London Airport . It could be that gravel extraction would be less horrible than an intensified sewage farm use. However, a straight tree planting scheme on the area would doubtless be very much appreciated by local residents. - 5 - The trouble, of course, is that the area is not in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire have indicated that they would not necessarily reject a gravel digging plan. In the past planning matters in Berkshire would appear not to have been so sensitively dealt with as they have been in Buckinghamshire. The Parish Council are extremely concerned about this matter and are marshalling their campaign, but wish it to be carefully planned. 4. A development in Marsh Lane just outside Dorney is causing the Parish Council some concern in that an industrial use is developing (to quote one Parish Councillor who did not wish to be named, 'it is getting more occluded ' ) . 5. A number of miscellaneous items were passed for payment to the sum of approximately £50. 6 . Annual Audit. The Parish accounts are now audited by a private company, Armitage and Norton, and anyone can come and see them and ask questions at the South Bucks District Council Offices at 10.30 a.m. on 5th November. They will have been on display before then and official notices put up in the village. 7. Planning applications. The extension to the Palmer Arms where a new dining area and general improvements are proposed was considered to be perhaps an improvement on the present situation, but reservations were expressed on the subject of opening hours so that revellers do not fall out onto the streets late at night, and it was hoped the pub would remain very much a village pub. 'l'he fact that the public bar is to be retained is a point towards this. Another application for Green Acres has been submitted for a house and garage, on the other side this time and it was considered that the site was still too small, too close, out of keeping, wrong building line etc. 8. County Boundaries. Once again, Berkshire County Council have decided they want to grab, seize, take, parts of Burnham, Taplow and Dorney. This matter had been debated as an abstract matter in July when the Parish Council expressed a unanimous feeling that they wanted to remain in Buckinghamshire and that the - 6 - • , boundary should not be mucked about. The letter received on this matter has only just come in and therefore it was decided to await further details before producing a considered reply. The Parish Council were aware that one glance at the Berkshire river bank compared with the Buckinghamshire bank indicated that in planning at least Buckinghamshire looked after the environment better. However, perhaps the environment is not the only thing to consider. More doubtless about this next time and for several next times . 9. Next Meeting. To be on Tuesday 13th November. 10. Mud on the roads . Once again concern was expressed about a possible accident occuring following the annual silage making. This has been compounded this year by weather conditions and the new surface on the road. It is something which the farming contractors, the farmers and drivers will wish to see improved next year . 11 . Ten ton lorry ban. It was decided to support the local community in seeking a ban on heavy lorries through the village. 12. Boveney Chapel. A letter was received regarding the state of the Chapel. 13 . Hedgerow along Clime' s Lane. An explanation was given to the Parish Council that the trimming of this hedge is part of a continuing programme of hedge improvements. The former overgrown hedge provides a good ecological environment in the tops of the saplings but none at the bottom where most is needed, not only for the flora and fauna of the area, but also to give protection to sheep and growing crops in the field itself. Both along this hedgerow and others, the hedges will be rejuvenated by firstly trimming back and filling in the gaps with young hedging plants; later, removal of the old woody hedgerow and replanting the gaps which then appear. In time, it is hoped that many of the exisiting wire fences will be backed by proper hedges. All the good trees in the hedgeline have been retained and left growing. In answer to one question, it was pointed out that the sloe bushes would doubtless grow well having been trimmed. There seems to be a considerable sloe gin drinking community in Dorney who may have to roam further afield for their favourite tipple this winter. *********************** - 7 - L Dor ney Court, Dorney. I have volunteered to try to instil some enthusiasm into the idea of ho pefully at le ast doubling the donation of £200 coins in aid of the churc h plastering fund ... It took me ages before I took up the chal lenge and dug my hands deep into the bowl and extracted five of those spark ling coins - next step - what on ear th am I going to do with them ... a few ideas that came into my head were (1) spend them and then hand back £10 at Christmas (on second thoughts that was rather an expensive ide a) (2) ask Peregrine to think of somethi ng as I couldn' t or (3) pu t them back whi le no one was looking. I stared at those co ins for a good two we eks before I fi nally struck on an idea, put it in motion and ho pef ully by Christmas I will have at le ast do ub led the original amou nt taken. I do feel that someone has been incredibly generous in do nati ng the coins and it is heartbreaking to see so many of them still sitting in the bowl, it re ally does not show muc h for our desire for a real challe nge. Per haps what is putting peopl e off is what on earth to do with the things they create, wel l perhaps they could be auctioned at the Pineapple (I believe there are plans to ho ld a pr e Chr istmas auc tion there) , which would save us hav in g to buy our own endeavo urs . One amaz ing lady has already incre ased for £1 x 25+ - what an example - can you be at that? Jill Palmer P.S. The co ins can be fou nd in the Churc h at the 10.30 a.m. service or any time at the Vicarage. ******************** ----- --------------------=-=================-- ===========-- =-- Private adve rtiseme nts will be accepted for pub lication. Rate per inserti on: - 20 words £1. Eac h additional word Sp. Payment with advert to one of the Editors , please. ---- ----- -------- -------==================================== - 8 - n f n f PARI SH CHURC H REPAIRS When so much of the ne ws in the Press is rather grim it is a pleasure to be ab le to report some encouraging news for a change. Roof timb er s which had deterior ated have been replac ed or strengthened, the ce iling has been strippe d and re-plaster ed and all plaster ab ove ladder height has been re-decorated. By the time this issue of the magazine is distributed the scaff ol ding which had been in place since ea rly May will be dow n and the church once again clean and usab le. We can be confident that this work together with the retil ing car ried out three years ago will le ave the roof in sound condi ti on for many year s. The cost of the work do ne this year is expected to come to ab out £11,600 including VAT, ab out the same as the re-tiling work in 19 8 1, to whi ch must be ad ded interest char ge s on the bank loan we have had to take to pay for the wor k. The re sponse from the appeal to parishioners has been he artening and generous and since June some £5,000 has been rai sed towards the target representing an excellent achi evement in so short a time and giving hope that by con tinued effort the full sum can be raised without the loan dragging on for several years. This gratifying response would su gge st a co mmittment by many living in Do rney to preserve for future generations our own small part of the English he ritage. The appeal committee is part icularly gr ateful to all the people in the village who have made gifts and donations, who hav e sup ported the mobile cake sho p and the auction rece ntly held at Dorney Co urt (which alone raised almost £2, 500) , to the Brownies and to many other individuals and groups who have contributed time , thought and effort. When our goal is reached a more detailed acknowledgement will be made to all who have helpe d. Looking ahead there are further events planned which it is ho ped will provide inter est and ple asure and these will be no tified in the usual ways ; in add ition new support is being offered from outside the parish in the form of events be ing organi sed at Eton . Applications for grants or loans are als o being ev aluated by other bodies inc luding the Buc ks . Historic Churche s Trust and the national Hi storic Ch urches Pr eservation Tru st. - 9 - There is still some way to go and we hope you will feel able to continue to support the events to be organised, particularly with time, but we can all be pleased by what has been achieved so far. Thank you. John Robb ( Michael Armstrong ( Churchwardens -------------------------- , I J.A. PET SUPPLIES, 31, EtON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK. TEL. WINDSOR 50994. II II II II II II FOR PETS AND PET FOOD REQUIREMENTS. : 1 ________________________________________ 1 ********** 'DIAL - A - STYLE' Your local mobile Hairdresser PERMS HIGHLIGHTS ES .CO £8.00 CUT & BLOW DRY £4.50 also Men, Children and O.A.P. ********** Professional styling at reasonable prices *******T*E*L**: ANGELA - }le>idenhead 20592 CHURCHWARDENS MR. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG BADGERS, ********** VILLAGE ROAD, DORNEY, TEL. BURNHAM 5595 has replaced Mr . Peter Belcher . - 10 - • • Thursday 1st November Friday 2nd November Friday 9th November Friday 9th November Saturday 17th November Saturday 1st December Monday 17th December 1985 Saturday 12th January Friday 15th March Saturday 4th May Friday 27th September Saturday 12th October Saturday 7th December DORNEY WOMEN ' S INSTITUTE DORNEY P.T.A. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE DORNEY P.C.C . DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 LUNCHEON CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS Dorney Guides, Coffee morning at ' Melrose' , Bring & Buy, Raffle. D.V.H.M.C. Jumble Sale. An evening with Tim Smith M .P. @ Dorney Court - admission by ticket only. 8 p.m. D.D.H.S. A.G.M . D.W.I. Christinas Fayre, 2 p . m. @ Village Hall D.V.H.M.C. Christinas Dinner/Dance. Christinas Carol singing around the Parish gather at Junction Harcourt Road/Meadow Way @ 6 p.m. D.D . H.S. Winter Special. D.V.H.M.C . Jumble Sale. D.V.H.M.C. Spring Dance. D.V.H.M.C. Jumble Sale. D.V.H.M.C. Anniversary Dance. D.V.H.M.C. Christinas Dance. Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2.30 p.m. Meet fourth Monday of every month for P.T.A. Committee Meeting. Second Tuesday in every month at 8.00 p.m. Village Hall. Second Tuesday in every other month at 7.45 p.m. preceding the Parish Council Meeting. First Wednesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. Dorney Vicarage. Meet second Wednesday of every month. Meet second Tuesday of every month at the Vicarage. - 11 - DORNEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY With another Society year almost at an end I think I can safely say that 1984 has been one of the most successful years for a long time. With the Society going from strength to strength. With mem berships now standing at 180, 1984 put quite a load on the shoulders of one of the smallest committee s that I can remember. All of the functions held throughout the year have been very well supported, on one occasion we had to refuse members tickets because we couldn 't accommodate them. The annual Coach Trip has become so popular that for the first time ever 2 coaches were needed. The Show, after being cancelled in 1983, bounced back with nearly 400 entries. Also this year two functions were organized to help the funds of the Village Hall and the Church. Both were well supported and resulted in respectable sums of money being handed over. Hopefully this letter will be read before our A.G.M. on November 9th. Please come along, and feel you can spare some of your time on the committee, you will be welcome. we do need a full committee to make the load a little lighter for the gallant few. Thank you all for your support in the past year. Lets make it more successful in 1985. H.A. Cook Chairman. ******** ************************************ DORNEY PARISH NEWS PRICE INCREASE From 1st January, 1985 the annual price of the Parish News will be £3. ********************************* - 12 - ******** • • DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Dear Residents, Dorney w.I. are holding their biennial Christmas Fayre on Saturday November 17th 2 p.m. at the Village Hall. Please support us and bring your families and friends. There will be homemade produce ready for your freezers, gift stalls, plants, bric-a-brac, tombola etc. Very sincerely, Helen Harpur. ******** ******** *********************** A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY ******** CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGING AROUND THE PARISH MONDAY 17th DECEMBER GATHER AT JUNCTION HARCOURT ROAD/ MEADOW WAY 6 P.M. ********************* ******** Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Catherine Lancaster. Maidenhead 71618. - 13 - DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE October Meeting Autumn - the leaves all changing to beautiful shades of golds, browns and reds - a lovely time of the year, and yet, somehow sad, with the passing of the Summer, and the oncoming of Winter, and so it was with sadness that Mrs. Harpur announced the passing away of a long time member, Mrs. P. Livesey, who will be greatly missed by us all. We are only a small Institute - in numbers, and, for various reasons, including the movement of residents from one area to another, our numbers are constantly fluctuating. We would very much welcome new members. For anyone interested, come along for a visit to see what happens and see if you would enjoy it. - 2.30, Second Wednesday of the month, at the Village Hall. In recent years the W.I. has been campaigning to save doorstep milk deliveries, and are now urging everyone, W.I. members and others alike, to take positive action to preserve this most important and necessary facility. UHT milk compares very unfavourably with our own supplies. To say it is cheaper, is questionable, as one has to travel to the Supermarket to get it, some do not have transport for this purpose, others are unable due to sickness or old age, and others are out at work. Why relinquish this most welcome and convenient of facilities for some foreign import? Buy British and keep our own people in employment. It is up to ourselves to "Use it or lose it". The Produce Stall at the monthly meeting, ably run by Mrs. Jordan, is proving very successful and it is hoped that members will continue to bring along any items they may have surplus to their requirements. The attention of members was drawn to the Christmas Fayre. The list of Stallholders was given, but it is hoped that all members will participate, as additional assistance will be required on all stalls, and items for sale on all Stalls will be most welcome. Anything to be included in the Tombola should be brought to the November meeting. Mrs. P. Warden gave a very interesting talk on her involvement with A.C.W.W. - Associated Country Women of the World, of which she said there were some nine million members. She had travelled extensively - 14 - since becoming involved with this organisation and suggested that it was a worth while venture should anyone wish to become involved. The November meeting will be the Annual General one with V.C.O. Mrs. Spalton. Election of Committee, for which nominations were taken this month, will be made. Child Welfare Clinic, November - Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Hill. ************************ •*• ********************************************•. :•• W. I. CHRISTMAS FAYRE ••: ••: NOVEMBER 17TH 2 p.m. :•• •: VILLAGE HALL •: .•• - - --- ••. ! Do come and see if we can : ! help you with your Christmas : ! shopping. We shall have a : •! variety of goods to offer. !• ********************************************* ************ May we remind readers that there is no issue of the Dorney Parish News in January. Therefore contributions covering December and January are due on 16th November. ************ - 15 - DORNEY BROWNIE GUIDES In July the Pack picked up litter in and around Dorney. Divided into four groups, they worked methodically round Trumpers Field and the Recreation Gound; Harcourt Road and Meadow Way; Marsh Lane as far as Dent's Corner; and the Village up to the Pineapple. Eight full sacks of litter were collected, and they were sponsored by the number of sacks, raising £140.SOp. This was divided equally and donated to the Church Roof Fund, and the Village Hall. They thoroughly enjoyed it though it was hard work, beer cans and fast food 􀇄rappers heading the list of objects collected, rats, rabbits and hedgehogs being left where they were! Since we have returned after the holidays four Brownies have gone on to Guides, being quickly replaced by three new would-be Brownies. Two badges gained during the holiday were Kristina Richmond - Cyclist, and a well deserved Gardeners' badge for Roz Bowley. At the moment a group of Brownies are taking part in a First Aid Course. Brown OWl. ******************** ******************** DORNEY CONSERVATIVES ********************* An Evening with Tim Smith M.P. at DORNEY COURT (By kind permission of Mr. & Mrs. P. Palmer) on Friday 9th November at 8 p.m. Tickets £3, to include Supper, from Mrs. J.P. Tyler, Maidenhead 21560 Mr. C. Livsey, Burnham 2878. ******************************************************************** - 16 - Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editon: Editorial Board Distributon : Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 24121 Mrs. M.E. Hellmuth, Boskerris, 15, Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach. Tel : Maidenhead 28491 The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody. Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Foster-Key, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Hakesley, Mrs. Harland, Mrs. Hellmuth, Mrs. Hewitt Teale, Miss Kilpatrick, Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Oxlade, Mrs. Pilkington, Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Sharphouse, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Wiltshire, Mrs. Wooller, Mrs. Wright. Rate of Subscription : £2.50 per annum for 1 0 issues. It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editon are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letten or articles published in this magazine. Printed by Suro Press Oki Station Yard Tapklw Telephone: Burnham 63122 E. SARGEANT AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS MONUMENTAL MASONS Head Office: Church Street. Slough. Tel: Slough 20081 PRIVATE CHAPELS Windsor Branch: 61 St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 65982 DAY & NIGHT SERVICE 'HNeAaTltUhR EFoSo dWs EIGH' The f'ust step to healthier living. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT THE BISHOPS CENTRE, BATH ROAD, TAPLOW. Dried fruit - Nuts - Flour - Beans - Pulses -Tropical Mixes. Served fresh from the sack at sensible prices. Telephone BURNHAM 66446 NEVILLE AND GRIFFIN LIMITED DAIRY FARMERS (Est. 1857) Milk • Cream • Eggs • Bread - Fruit Juice - Potatoes • Corona Products 733, Bath Road, Taplow. MICHAEL S. COBB UPHOLSTERER ANTIQUE ANO MODERN FURNITURE Tel : Burnham 3277 KING STABLE STREET, ETON. FIRST CLASS WORK BY EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMAN Tel: MAIDENHEAD 30806 Estimates Free B.H.S./A.8.A.S. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENT panishBit Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor • Berkshire Telephone: Burnham 61275 RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY HACKING * HOLIDAY COURSES * SHOW JUMPING * GYMKHANAS INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL * QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes J. T. IRELAND LTD. BUIIDERS AND CONTRACTORS 41 ETON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK. Telephone : Windsor 65373 TAPLOW TYRE CO. LTD. "We offer a personal service and efficient service" PLUS! * THE LATEST COMPUTER BALANCING • WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FREE CHECKI * INSTANT PUNCTURE REPAIRS * FREE BATTERY CHECK AND FITMENT * FREE F I T T ING ANO CHANGE ROUND Phone Pet BURN HAM 67424 MARSHGATETRADING ESTATE Between Bishop Centre and The Maypole Pub IT"S FREE! • * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE FOR OAPs • • • FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE TO KID'S BIKES 2 VEAR GUARANTEED BATTERIES Phone for quo«t AU PRICES INCWDE VII.VE, BII..INCE, AND VAT OPEN 8.30a.m.-5.30p.m. 6 DAVSA WEEK 􀀕;i:!,WHITE HEATH ( ER GAR ) AGE 􀁤----·'"'° (Established 68 years) Dorney LTD. Telephone: Burnham 3188 OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERV/CESAutosense ®Computerised Vehicle Test System Pinpoints problems quickly, eliminating "trial and error" methods. Prints out a report showing your car's actual performance compared to factory standards. Professional Repair and Servicing using Sun Roller brake tester, Hartridge Headlamp setter and Dunlop alignment equipment. MOT Testing carried out while you wait and watch feel free to ask questions. Full Tyre, Petrol and Lubrication Service we have the best equipment in the area and we know how to use it ! Please visit our workshops and discuss your problems we test - not guess .! : ., ; .. · ..... ··.• .. _-; . . . . ·,.·.. .􀀸;(􀀹i-􀀺::􀀻:􀀼.I!'- • ORNEY CHURCH llfil llCAMPBII I Cl 80 PEASCOD STREET, WINDSOR, SL4 1 DH. Telephone: Windsor 69055/7 1 O ST. JUDES ROAD, ENGLEFIELD GREEN, TW20 OBY. Telephone: Egham 33696/7 * * * CHARTERED VALUATION SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * Fast, quality service from experienced staff. Mortgages arranged for suitable purchasers, free valuations, NO SALE - NO FEE. * * * Houses required for waiting buyers in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Agents for Northern Rock Building Society THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY ANTIQUES VALUATIONS & RESTORATIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 􀀠 ·--••• ' •••• ,MC H,.,m,,. P􀀅a4«4 93 Courthouse Road, Maidenhead, Berks. SL6 6HZ Tel: Maidenhead 70722 PLUMBING, HEATING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS FOR ALL INDUSTRIAL & DOMESTIC WORK BATHROOMS SUPPLIED & FITTED. CENTRAL HEATING DESIGNED & INSTALLED, GUTTERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED, TANKS, ROOF LAGGING & ALL DOMESTIC PLUMBING COM PLETE RE-WIRES, NEW WIRING, COOKER INSTALLATIONS, IMMERSION HEATERS OR EXTRA LIGHT & SOCKET POINTS 79 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM, BUCKS. TELEPHONE: BURNHAM 63372 IC. C J. GUTHRIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESAlEANDRETAIL OPEN9.00a.m.-5.30p.m. (sixd11ys11 W116k) SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY VICAR: 8.00a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Rev. Ronald Johnson The Vicarage, Dorney, Windsor, Berks. CHURCHWARDENS Mr. Peter Belcher, The Haven, Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel : Burnham 62823 Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel : Maidenhead 27047 Mr. John Robb, The Chauntry, Lake End Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berks. Tel : Burnham 2243 ISSUE NO. 10/84 E D I T O R I A L ***************** DECEMBER 1984 Medieval Fair - Saturday 4th May, 1985 I expect you will have heard rumblings about a Medieval Fair next year. I am writing this to ask if you would help with this in any way at all. We need stalls and stallholders, some amusements and anything else you can think of that would entertain. We also want to try to keep the feel of a Medieval Fair, dressing up etc. so would you keep this idea in mind please. We are proposing to hold this Fair in the grounds of Dorney Court, by kind permission of Peregrine & Jill Palmer and in the road leading up to the Church, to have some music in the Church during the opening and maypole dancing and any other entertainment we can arrange, hand bell ringers etc. We will be opening from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. As we still owe something in the region of £6,000 for the Church Ceiling we are going to try for a big response to this Fair and hopefully raise £5,000 - a bit ambitious you may feel, as we do, but if we get together as a community perhaps we could get this sum and so get rid of this debt and the necessity of keep appealing for money. Please help us to make a big success. Anyone who would like to help, contact me Marion Hellmuth - Maidenhead 28491, Maureen Cody - Maidenhead 24121, Dot Belcher - Maidenhead 27047. ********************* - 1 - FROM THE WARDEN'S DESK This evening, on my way to Confirmation Classes at Eton, I drove past The Project's minibus in the fog. What a dreadful November evening it has been - icy mist clogging up windows and dampening the battery (as I later discovered) thus rendering the 'bus motionless . But there they were! Two of my parishioners busily selling cakes and other goodies in temperature fit to freeze the blood. - and all because Dorney church needed a new ceiling! Well done, O true and faithful flock! The icy weather reminds us that winter is really upon us again. Soon, I suppose, we shall have snow! Time for turning up the central heating or putting on another loq - and Christmas is on its way! As ever Dorney Church (resplendent again) will resound to carols, and we shall again read those lovely Bible stories which take us back across the centuries to Bethlehem; and yet we must look ahead, to the ongoing Christmas - to the continuing Gospel and a God whose purpose is being achieved in our hearts. You will all know by now that Pat and I are leaving. In January I take up the chaplaincy at Eastbourne College. The last three (well, almost!) years have been very rich ones, and it is with considerable sadness that we pull up our roots again. Windsor and its environs make up a delightful place to live. We shall miss you. In departing soon after Christmas Day we leave you our love and best wishes for 1985. In the meantime please continue to use the vicarage. My small staff here have been tremendously loyal, and I know they will continue to serve you faithfully. I wish you all the compliments of the season, and growth in the love and peace of the Lord. Ron Johnson CHURCHWARDENS MR. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG BADGERS, VILLAGE ROAD, DORNEY, TEL. BURNHAM 5595 has replaced Mr. Peter Belcher. - 2 - CHRISTMAS AT DORNEY CHURCH SUNDAY 23RD DECEMBER: MONDAY 24TH DECEMBER: TUESDAY 25TH DECEMBER: 8.00 a.m. (No 10.30 6.30 p.m. 5.30 12.m. 11.30 12.m. 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion a.m. service). Nine lessons and Carols. Christingle Service. Midnight Eucharist. Holy communion Parish Communion ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER 23rd December 8.00 a.m. 6.30 p.m. Sidesman 8.oo a.m. Sidesman 6.30 p.m. Creche & Sunday School Flowers Cleaning 24th December 5.30 p.m. 11.30 p.m. Sidesman 5.30 p.m. Sidesman 11.30 p.m. 1st Reader 11.30 p.m. 25th December 8 .00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Sidesman l0-30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. 4TH ADVENT SUNDAY Holy Communion Carol Service Mr. Eastgate Mr. Handy Dress Rehearsal in Church Mrs. Chapman Mrs. Harpur & Mrs. Allen CHRISTMAS EVE Chris tingle Service Midnight Eucharist Mr. Robb Mr. Belcher Angela Perryman CHRISTMAS DAY Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Harpur Luke Micah 2: 5: 1 - 14 2 - 4 Mr. Armstrong Jonathan Longden Luke 2: 8 - 20 Isaiah 9: 2,6, & 7 - 3 - 3oth December 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Sidesman 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Cleaning Coffee 6th January 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman Sidesman 1st Reader Cleaning Coffee 13th January 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. 1985 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 10.30 a.m. SUNDAY AFrER CHRISTMAS DAY Holy Communion Mattins Mr. Pepler Mr. Liney Isaiah 40: 18 - end Mrs. Warner-Horne Collossians 1: 1 - 20 Mrs. Ames & Mrs. Chapman Mrs. Paton Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Hayton Mr. Pepler Elizabeth Robb EPIPHANY SUNDAY Matthew 2: 1 Ephesians 3: 1 Mrs. Jones & Mrs. Rua Mrs. Perryman Holy Communion Parish Communion 1ST EPIPHANY SUNDAY 12 12 Sidesman Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Mrs. Ames 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10. 30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee Mr. Dollimore Mrs. Paton Matthew 3: 13 - end Acts 10: 34 - 38 Mrs. Butcher, Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Westerndorp Mrs. Parker & Mrs. Richmond Mrs . Richmond - 4 - • • 20th January 2ND EPIPHANY SUNDAY 8 . 00 a.m. Holy Communion 10. 30 a.m. Parish Communion Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Mr. Belcher Sidesman 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10. 30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee 27th January 8 . 00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Sidesman 8 . 00 a.m. Sidesman 10. 30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a .m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee 3rd February 8 . 00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Sidesman Sidesman 8 . 00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee WE WISH ALL OUR READERS AND ADVERTISERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. Mr. Booth Mrs. Shepheard Mark 1 : 14 - 20 Acts 26: 9 - 20 Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Dodd & Mrs. Butcher Mrs. Belcher & Mrs. Neal Mrs. Warner-Horne Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Armstrong 3RD EPIPHANY SUNDAY Mr . Robb John 2 : 1 - 11 Mrs. Handy John 1 : 1 - 7 Mrs. Chapman, Mrs . Armstrong & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Palmer Mrs. Robb Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr . Liney Mrs. Ames Mr . Chapman 4TH EPIPHANY SUNDAY John 2 : 13 - 22 1 Corinthians 3 : 10 - 17 Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Armstrong & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Eastgate Mrs. Gorle - 5 - THE PARISH PUMP Notes from the November Meeting of the Parish Council 1. It was noted that Bucks Highway Authority were starting work on the bridge in Court Lane which will improve the flow of traffic. 2. Three items will be raised again, traffic speed in Harcourt Road, the land at Manor Farm and the Boundary Review. The P.C. will decide what action can be taken when more details are available. 3. 4. 5. The Alder Valley Bus Company will provide details of the Open-top bus schedules which may help local people travelling to Maidenhead . The privatisation of buses was discussed and will be referred to the Local Association of Parish Councils. Eton College have received our letter regarding travelling through our area and will contact us have reviewed the situation. heavy lorries again when they The following payments were Bucks P.F.A. approved: Petrol for Mower Copying Public Works Loan Board Typing Clerks Salary & Expenses £ 54..0400 1.58 43.60 4.50 40.85 6. Aircraft noise - Complaints Anyone wishing to make complaints on aircraft noise is invited to telephone 01-633-3001. - 6 - • , " ' • ' 7. Village Hall Signs. Bucks County Council have now agreed that direction signs can be erected. We are now investigating the cost. 8. The timing of the emptying of the refuse skips was discussed. Members of the Parish Council have agreed to telephone when the skips need emptying. However the public should note that the skip drivers will not pick up items from around the bins. 9. New swings seats have been ordered. 10. Next meeting Tuesday 11th November, 8 p.m. Village Hall. REV. RON JOHNSON Many will already be aware that the Rev. Ron Johnson will be leaving the Dorney parish at the beginning of January to take up an appointment at Eastbourne College. A presentation to Ron will be organised by the P.C.C. and be made before he leaves. Those wishing to be associated with the presentation should send their donations to me as soon as possible. Gill Hayton 46 Harcourt Road. ************** PLAYGROUP CHRISTMAS BAZAAR ************************** INSTITUTE ROAD *************** TAPLOW ON SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER AT 2 P.M. ************** CAKES, PRESERVES, TOMBOLA, FATHER CHRISTMAS, TOYS, CANE AND WICKER MUCH MUCH MORE . - 7 - *************** THAMES VALLEY ADVENTURE PLAYG ROUND ASSOCIATION for handicapped children Since the Adventure Playground opened on the Bath Road at Taplow, in August 1982, the attendance has continually increased and now stands at an average of 150 children each week. The site has been developed almost to its limit, providing a very wide variety of activity for children with every kind of disability. Two full-time Playleaders are employed, supplemented by both voluntary helpers and teenagers on Youth Opportunity Programmes, work experience, service orders and Duke of Edinburgh Award Schemes. The Playground is open from Tuesday to Saturday inclusive, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., throughout the year. Families benefit very much from the faci lities on Saturdays and during all school holidays; an increasing number of Special Schools Hospitals,Hostels, Special Units and Day Centres come regularly to the Playground during the term. Due to all this activity, we are always looking for help of every kind. Obviously there is a constant need for money, especially at the moment as we are about co embark on the second and final stage of the building as it is just not adequate for the numbers, especially in bad weather; this will be our last major capital expense but we will still have the Ll6,000 annual running coses co cope with. Financial help is not the most important and we are always wanting new voluntary helpers and are also at present trying to find an Honorary Secretary, as our present secretary is unable to continue without typing facilities in his new job. We always need a constant supply of track suits, sweat shirts, elastic waisted trousers and wellies of all sizes, also anoraks; so, please, if you are thinking of throwing anything out, remember us! If anyone would ca􀁳e to help or would like co visit the Playground, could they please contact me on Bu,nham 2878 Gr the Playground , during working hours, on Maidenhead 28599, Mrs. Syvia Livsey Chairman - 8 - . It I, f ♦ . , It I, f ♦ Saturday Wednesday Saturday 1st December 5th December 8th December Sunday 9th December Thursday 13th December Monday 17th December 1985 DIARY OF EVENTS D.V.H.M.C. Christmas Dinner/Dance . Dorney Guides Open Evening @ the Village Hall. Playgroup Christmas Bazaar, Institute Road , Taplow @ 2.00 p.m. Auction , The Pineapple @ 7.30 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Paddy , Carol Party , Boveney Court @ 6. 30 p.m. Christmas Carol singing around the Parish gather at Junc tion Harcourt Road/Meadow Way @ 6 p.m . Saturday 12th January D.D.H.S. Winter Special. Wednesday 23rd January D.W.S.C. Meeting in Village Hall . Friday 1st February Jumble Sale in aid of the Church repairs. Friday 15th March D.V.H.M.C. Jumb le Sale . Saturday 4th May Medieval Fair @ Dorney Court . Saturday 11th May D.V.H.M.C. Spring Dance . Friday 27th September D.V.H.M.C . Jumb le Sale. Saturday 12th October D.V.H.M.C. Ann iversary Dance . Saturday 7th December D.V.H .M.C . Christmas Dance. DORNAY WOMEN 'S INSTI TUTE Meet second We dnesday of every month @ 2.30 p.m. DORNEY P.T.A. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ROAD SAFETY COMM ITI'EE DORNEY P.C.C. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 LUNCHEON CLUB ******************** Meet fourth Monday of every month for P.T.A. Committee Meeting. Second Tuesday in every month at 8.00 p.m. Village Hall. Second Tuesday in every other month at 7.45 p.m. preceding the Parish Council Meeting . First Wedn esday of every month at 8.00 p.m. Dorney Vicarage . Meet second Wednesday of every month. Meet second Tuesday of every month at the Vicarage . ***************** DORNEY PARISH NEWS PRICE INCREASE From 1st January, 198 5 the annual price of the Parish News will be £3. ************ ********************* - 9 - The Hermitage, Dorney. A TRIBUTE TO TBE VICAR OF DORNEY , MASTER AT ETON AND HIS LADY WIFE. I wish to put on record a tribute to two dear friends of mine , Ron and Pat Johnson for the way they have met and dealt with the many challenges of the past three years; while somehow managing to maintain their stable loving family life, which must be their saving grace. All credit to Ron and Pat. Their ever present sense of humour is to be wondered at when most of us would have stopped smiling long before. The very sincere kindness and caring of Ron should shame those of us who say we have no time to help, he seems to create miracles with time, he has to , he needs more than most of us to meet the demands made on him. Pat for whom I have the greatest respect is always around, giving loving moral and practical support wherever and whenever it is needed. I had to wait until I returned in January before I could offer and give them help. Up until that time I had travelled daily to Charing Cross Hospital to work a busy 12 hour shift as a Nursing Sister on a childreds unit which left little spare time. I hope this year, my help, so willingly given, has made life a little easier for Ron and Pat. This tribute is a result of my own observations (in my profession an in-built asset) - Ron and Pat never grumble, they are not among the whiners of this world. Our loss will be their gain at Eastbourne College, Ron and Pat will be appreciated for their worth. where I am sure The Eton Boys and I will miss them very much. Our love and best wishes will go and stay with them. Very sincerely, Anne Strugnell. S.R.N., S.C.M. - 10 - ' • ' • , " DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE A very well attended meeting this month, especially so, since it was the Annual General, usually considered by any group to be dry and dusty. But not so with the W.I., most meetings have a redeeming feature and turn out to be interesting to some degree. Mrs. Harpur welcomed Mrs. Spalton, V.C.O. who gave a resume on the aims and activities of the W.I. Mrs. Edwards was asked to report on the Group meeting held at Iver Heath. This had proved to be a very pleasant event, the Speaker being Lady Hamilton, Lady in Waiting to the Queen Mother, therefore a subject dear to all hearts. All visitors were entertained royally by this group and it was a most enjoyable meeting. The Treasurer, Mrs. Hill, was requested to give the Financial Statement. This was very ably and efficiently given, with the encouraging news that we were still well on the credit side, always welcome news. We had apparently been practising good "housekeeping", with resulting solvency and had a very good book-keeper to prove it. Mrs. Huddart, on behalf of Mrs. Allen gave the Annuul Report, and Mrs. Harpur, the President addressed the meeting on the past year ' s performance and thanked all the members for their support. As this was Dorney's Birthday month, for tea we had a special Cake made by Mrs. Ferris, and beautifully iced in green and white, with the W.I. Logo. A delicious addition to our tea time "Snack". The December meeting will be a Christmas Party. There will be visitors from local W.I.'s and members are reminded to bring a small gift. There will be a competition for a table decoration - plastic cup size - materials to be brought for making at the meeting. The meeting concluded with the choosing of next year's President. The balloting was organised by Mrs. Spalton, and Mrs. Harpur was elected to fill the post. our good wishes to her for the coming year. - 11 - Our good wishes also go to Mrs. Chase, one of our most treasured members, presently recovering from an operation , and we wish her a speedy and complete recovery, and look forward to her return to the W . I . We had a "Brain of Bucks" competition, consisting of 2 5 General Knowledge questions, resulting in a tie , - of 20 correct answers , - by Mrs. Hutton and Mrs. Spencer, and after a ' play off' of four more questions , Mrs. Spencer goes forward to the next session . Well done Mrs . Spencer. November 17th is the occasion of our Christmas Fayre . All members are working hard for this event which we hope will be successful and a pleasant event for all our visitors to enjoy. W. I . Duties - Child Welfare Clinic - Mrs. Harpur & Mrs. Allen. Happy Christmas to you all from the W . I . r-------------------------------------------- 1 J.A. PET SUPPLIES, 31, ETON WICK ROAD , ETON WICK. Tel . WINDSOR 50994 . I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I FOR PETS AND PET FOOD REQUIREMENTS . :I ' --------------------------------------------􀀑 Dorney Babysitting Club . For details contact Catherine Lancaster. Maidenhead 71618 . - 12 - • • • From: The Revd Jeffery Whale, Team Rector of Riverside Interregnum at Dorney Ron and Pat Johnson leave Dorney at the end of December for Eastbourne. In the parish and the Team we shall miss them very much indeed. My colleagues and members of the other Riverside Parishes join with you in Dorney in expressing thanks and best wishes to them. Dorney is part of the Riverside Team Ministry so the responsibility for seeing that services and pastoral care continues in Dorney falls on me as Team Rector. Of course, as always, it is a responsibility shared with the churchwardens and laity of the parish, and I look forward to getting to know many more of you than at present. Plans have already been made to ensure that the services at St. James' continue as usual. As far as possible I shall carry out pastoral visiting of the sick, bereaved and other needy, and deal with requests for Baptisms and Marriages. Although I shall try to spend a regular time in Dorney each week, I will ensure that urgent requests for visits or other help are met right away. Please contact me at any time on Slough 41777, or leave a message at Dorney Vicarage (Burnham 62823) where it will be passed on to me. JEFFERY WHALE St. Mary's Vicarage, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JW. ************************************** Mr. & Mrs. D. Paddy invite everyone to a Carol Party on Thursday 13th December at Boveney Court at 6.30 p.m. Proceeds to Church. Children Welcome. ************************************** - 13 - DORNEY WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB A Coffee Evening & Bring & Buy Sale was held in the Village Hall on 24th October. This was the first meeting for 12 months as owing to falling attendance the Club was temporarily closed. However, at this year's A.G.M. it was decided to try to start the Club again. £10 was made on the Bring & Buy Sale but unfortunately, only 16 people attended. Several others, including the writer, were prevented from doing so for various reasons. It was disappointing that so few were present. The Club has always tried to arrange talks and outings that will appeal to all members. our talks have ranged over a wide variety of subjects. Approximately 20 members attended regularly but more are needed to make the Club a viable proposition. There will be another meeting on Wednesday, 23rd January, 1985 in the Village Hall and this will be the final effort to keep the Club open. There is a good community spirit in Dorney and one aspect of this is shown by attending meetings etc., of local organisations. We hope, therefore, that members and friends will endeavour to come in force on 23rd January and ensure that it will not be our Club's last event. L. Parker, Secretary. ********** 'DIAL - A - STYLE' ********** Your local mobile Hairdresser PERMS £8.00 HIGHLIGHTS £8.00 CUT & BLOW DRY £4.50 also Men, Children and O.A.P. Professional styling at reasonable prices TEL: ANGELA - Maidenhead 20592 ********** ********** - 14 - FIRST DORNEY GUIDES Before we closed for the holiday the guides entered the District Competition which the Local Ranger Unit had organised. A patrol from 2nd Burnham were the overall winners, with the Acorn Patrol from our unit coming 2nd. Our other two Patrols came 6th and 7th. At the last meeting we were joined by nearly all the Brownie Pack who had come to see what Guides actually did at one of their meetings. Three Patrols were being tested for the Outdoor Cooking Pennant, and one for the Entertainers Pennant. After playing a game organised by their Brown owl they went around to the Patrols doing their Cooking Pennant to see what they had to cook and how they were going to go about it. The Pineapple Patrol then put on their entertainment, serving refreshments half way through to the Brownies and the Testers. The evening ended all too quickly for the Brownies who had thoroughly enjoyed themselves. When the guides returned after the Swmner Holidays we welcomed Natalie Brown, Catherine Shuster, Kristina Richmond & Trudy Russell into the Guide Company from Brownies. During that evening Tracey our Young Leader was presented with her Young Leader Certificate and a present from the guide Company, as this was to be her last evening with the Unit before she went off to University. To conclude the evening Melanie Bramham, Jennifer Govey & Siobhan Vint entertained us with poems and piano music. During October the guides had a handicraft evening and a very successful Halloween Evening. In Half Term a coffee morning was held to raise-money for the Church Roof Fund. It was very nice to see so many people come and enjoy themselves on such a lovely sunny November morning. £40 was raised. Our next venture will be an open Hall on Wednesday, December 5th. and friends on this occasion. evening which will be at the Village We would be pleased to see parents The guides have gained the following Badges - Julie Davis, Karen Johnson, Natalie Randle, Victoria Robb, Johanna Griffiths, Philippa Williams, Sandra Wells, Jenifer Govey, Siobhan Vint & Caroline Brooke outdoor Cooking Pennant. Lisa Bresling, Anna Hutton, Melanie Bramham & Rhiannon Gittins Entertainers Pennant. Jennifer Govey, Melanie Bramham & Siobhan Vint - Entertainers Badge. Gill Langston - 15 - *A* *U* C** *T **I **O* *N At the Pineapple Dorne}\by kind permission of Mr. & Mrs. Hynam,an Auction to be held in the bars on Sunday 9th December at 7.30 p.m. all proceeds in aid of the Church Repair Fund. Any items for donation to the Auction (obviously not too large) to be delivered to the Vicarage. Items such as bottles, jam, pickles, home made produce, knitwear, toys, china, glass etc. Come and enjoy an informal Auction. ************* ************** A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY ************** CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGING AROUND THE PARISH MONDAY 17th DECEMBER GATHER AT JUNCTION HARCOURT ROAD/ MEADOW WAY 6 P.M. ************** ********************* ************** ****** The next Jumble Sale in aid of the Church repairs will be on Friday February 1st 7 p.m. Please telephone me if you need jumble collecting, also if you can spare some time to help. Mary Robb - Burnham 2243. ****** ****************************************************************** -----------------------========-=---=========================== The Vicarage would like to know if anyone has a sofa or some armchairs in good condition and any good quality beds or mattresses that they do not need any more. Please telephone --t-h-e- -V-i-c-a-r--a-g-e- B-u-r-n--h-a-m- =6=2=8=2=3=.= ===========================-==---= - 16 - Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editors : Editorial Board : Distributors : Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach. Tel: Maidenhead 24121 Mrs. M.E. Hellmuth, Boskerris, 15, Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach. Tel : Maidenhead 28491 The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody. Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Foster-Key, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Hakesley, Mrs. Harland, Mrs. Hellmuth, Mrs. Hewitt Teale, Miss Kilpatrick, Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Oxlade, Mrs. Pilkington, Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Sharphouse, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Wiltshire, Mrs. Wooller, Mrs. Wright. Rate of Subscription : £2.50 per annum for 10 issues. It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editon are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letten or articles published in this magazine. Printed by Suro Press Old Station Yard Taplow Telephone: Burnham 63122 E. SARGEANT AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Head Office: Church Street, Slough, Tel: Slough 20081 PRIVATE CHAPELS MONUMENTAL MASONS Windsor Branch: 61 St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 65982 DAY & NIGHT SERVICE 'NATURES WEIGH' The first step to healthier living. Health Foods ..􀂪 ' . , \ ,, .' 􀂫 • 􀂬 OPEN 7DAYSAWEEKAT THE BISHO PS CENTRE, BATH ROAD, TAPLOW. Dried fruit - Nuts - Flour - Beans - Pulses - Tropical Mixes. Served fresh from the sack at sensible prices. Telephone BURNHAM 66446 NEVILLE AND GRIFFIN LIMITED DAIRY FARMERS (Est. 1857) Milk - Cream • Eggs • Bread • Fruit Juice - Potatoes - Corona Products 733, Bath Road, Taplow. MICHAEL S . COBB UPHOLSTERER ANTIQUE ANO MODERN FURNITURE Tel : Burnham 3277 KING STABLE STREET. ETON. FIRST CLASS WORK BY EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMAN Tel: MAIDENHEAD 30806 Estimates Free B.H.S./A.B.R.S. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENT panishBit Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor• Berkshire Telephone: Burnham 6 I 275 RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY HACKING * HOLIDAY COURSES * SHOW JUMPING * GYMKHANAS INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL * QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes J. T. IRELAND LTD. BUIIDERS AND CONTRACTORS 41 ETON WICK ROAD, ETON WICK. Telephone : Windsor 65373 TAPLOW TYRE CO. LTD. "We offer a personal service and efficient service" PLUS! * THE LATEST COMPUTER BALANCING * WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FREE CHECK) * INSTANT PUNCTURE REPAIRS * FREE BATTERY CHECK ANO FlTMENT * FREE F I T TING AND CHANGE ROUND Pho11ePat BURN HAM 67424 MARSHGATE TRADING ESTATE Between Bishop Centre and The Maypole Pub IT'S FREE! * * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE FOR OAPs * * * FREE PUNCTURE SERVICE TO KID'S BIKES 2 YEAR GUARANTEED BATTERIES Pho11eforquota All PRICES INCLIJO£ VALVE, BAlANCE, AND VAT OPEN 8.30a.m.-5.30p.m. 6 DAYS A WEEK CJ")WHITE HEATHER GARAGE -·" (Established 68 years) ( Dorney) LTD. OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICESTelephone: Burnham 3188 Autosense® C omputerised Vehicle Test System Pinpoints problems quickly, eliminating "trial and error" methods. Prints out a report showing your car's actual performance compared to factory standards. Professional Repair and Servicing using Sun Roller brake tester, Hartridge Headlamp setter and Dunlop alignment equipment. MOT Testing carried out while you wait and watch feel free to ask questions. Full Tyre, Petrol and Lubrication Service we have the best equipment in the area and we know how to use it! Please visit our workshops and discuss your problems we test~ not guess