.. l 1.d. /;tf5􀀜 13ornep 􀀌arisb 􀀍eb.ls -: ::.\r;:,· :.􀀐􀀑 -- ORN£ Y CHUR U.CAMPBll 8 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. * * * WINDSOR OFFICE OPEN 7 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 ,i.· 93 Courthouse Road, Maidenhead, Portno,. $ Brown onri C Hollmmh Berks. P􀁩a4"4 􀁪;􀁫 􀁬􀁭􀁮enhead 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 79 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM, BUCKS. TELEPHONE: BURNHAM 63372 K. a"• GUTHRIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPEN 9.00a.m.-5.30p.m /Ii􀀍 d•ys • week/ SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY TEAM RECTOR 8.00 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Revd. Jeffery Whale St. Mary's Vicarage, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JW. Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel: Slough 41777 To contact the Rector either telephone him direct or leave a message at Dorney Vicarage, Tel: Burnham 62823. ISSUE NO. 1/86 E D I T O R I A L ***************** FEBRUARY, 1986 It has just been announced that we are to build with the French people a channel tunnel at long last. I am not soo sure if we need such a tunnel, though as there were four schemes vying to do just that, I suppose there must be a need. I must say on a light note that faced with the horrors of flying which I would rather not do, the tunnel opens up the pleasures of Europe. It seems to be an easy way proposed, to pop on to a rail link that will leave every two and half minutes, travel at loo m.p.h. and drive out on to French soil in about 35 minutes later. Mind you as the reason for not flying is claustrophobic rather than the fear of crashing r would probably get to the point of departure and the thought of being enclosed under the sea for that distance and time would be too daunting to contemplate - but after all it will not be ready to be used until at least 1992 so I can kid myself I can do it. What a pity it is to be such a coward. seriously, it is going to cause a lot of heartache , jobs lost, jobs gained, the spoiling of a lot of Kent countryside, for progress􀋀 or to prove it can be done. I would expect that those who like to trave l by sea will stillccntinue to do so. Perhaps after all we will not need Terminal 5! ***************** DOGS RUNNING LOOSE At the recent Road Safety meeting the question of dogs running loose was raised following the demise of another dog on the roads of Dorney. As several dogs seem to be running loose especially during the daytime it was felt that a mention should be made in the Parish Magazine in the hope that owners make sure that their animals are under proper control and therefore reduce any further hazards on the roads in the area. DORNEY ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE. ***************** - 1 - From Canon Jeffery Whale, Rector WHAT ON EARTH IS THE CHURCH FOR? This is the question that will be put to churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike during Lent this year, which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 12th. In the form of a Study Course published jointly by the British Council of Churches and Catholic Truth Society; through Sunday Sermon Themes and through local radio broadcasts the question will be put, not only to church members, but to those who have 'fallen away' or who have had nothing to do with organised religion. My own experience is that the majority of people say 'yes' when asked "do you believe in God", but often find it difficult to spell out what that means in practice. Sometimes they feel the Church does not take account of their doubts and uncertainties and only accepts people who believe the 'right things!' The overall question is divided into five parts and the first part is particularly appropriate to this wider participation for it asks: Why believe in God - and go to church? You can take part in this nation-wide exercise in at least three ways this Lent: a) By attending your church each Sunday; b) by listening to the radio broadcasts each week (BBC Radio London on Thursdays and ILR Radio 210 on Mondays); and c) by taking part in a weekly HOUSE MEETING at which each section of the question will be discussed informally in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. There will be at least one such House Meeting in Dorney on Monday evenings and we hope there will be many. Please think carefully before dismissing such an idea. If you will take part, telephone either Joy Richmond or Michael Armstrong or me, or leave your name in church or at the vicarage. Remember: this is NOT just for churchmembers or members of St. James'. It is for members of all churches or none, and those who go to church regularly will welcome the challenge of questions from those who don't. So, What on earth is the Church for? PASTORAL CARE May I remind you that, although I do not live in Dorney I am YOUR vicar and more than happy to visit you or anyone who you think would appreciate a visit. Because of not being resident it is not so easy to FIND OUT who needs a visit. THEREFORE I do rely on people telling me. Telephone: SLOUGH 41777 or Dorney Vicarage. Yours sincerely, Jeffery Whale. - 2 - ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER 12 th February ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE AT ST.MARY'S DATCHET. 16th February 8 .oo a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Sidesman l0.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee 23rd February 8 .00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Chapman FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT Mr. King John 6: 35-40 and b0-71 Matthew Armstrong Hebrews 4: 12 - end. Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Parker & Mrs. Hayton Mrs. Ames & Mrs. Chapman Mrs. Coish & Mrs. Paton Holy Communion Parish Communion SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT ,'";idesman 8.00 a.m. Mr. Armstrong :;idesman 10.30 a.m. Mr. Dollimore Mark 8: 22-38 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Christopher Longden John 3: 1-10 Creche & Sunday School Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Armstrong & Mrs. Butcher Cleaning Mrs. Parker & Mrs. Richmond Coffee Mr. & Mrs. Pepler 2nd March 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman Holy Communion Parish Communion 8.00 a.m. Mr. Handy THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Sidesman 10.􀋄0 a.m. Mr. Hayton Matthew 16: 13 - end 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Victoria Robb Acts 2: 14 and 36 - 47 Creche & Sunday School Mrs. King, Mrs. Armstrong & Mrs. Butcher Cleaning Mrs. Belcher & Mrs. Neal Coffee Mrs. Bak.er & Mrs. Gorle - 3 - 9th March 8 .00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. MOTHERING SUNDAY Holy Communion FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT Family Service & Communion Sidesman Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Mr. Booth 8.00 a.rn. Mr. Robb 1st Reader 10. 30 a.m. Mrs. Pepler readings to be advised Creche & Sunday School At Church Cleaning Mrs. Palmer NO COFFEE DORNEY & DISrRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY P R O G R A M M E 1 9 8 6 Friday 28th February Friday 11th April Sat/Sun. 12/13th April Sunday 11 th May July Sat/Sun. 19/20th July Saturday 26th July Saturday 6th September Saturday 27th September Friday 24th October Friday 21st November - Steak Pie Supper. - Cheese/Wine Evening. - Spring Gardens Competition. - Bring & Buy Sale. - Open evening - date to be advised. - Summer Gardens Competition. - Barbeque. Summer Show . - Harvest Supper. - Cheese/Wine Evening. - A.G.M. 1987 - Saturday 17th January - Winter Dance. Coach Trip (1986) - A date will be advised when the venue has been decided in order to visit the chosen garden at its best. N.B. Please book early for main events so as to avoid disappointment. Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Jean Foster-Key. Maidenhead 36875. - 4 - • • 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5. 6 . 7 . THE PARISH PUMP Notes of Parish Council Meeting December 1985. Rubbish Skips . The Parish Council is continuing to make representations to the District Council to retain this service, and is hopeful that this well used and appreciated amenity will continue. Bus service. The Bus Company had suggested that the Wednesday "Shoppers I Bus" be moved to Tuesday to coincide with the Maidenhead Market, but Dorney users have asked for it to remain a Wednesday Service. Accounts. E90 was authorised for payments. Details in the minutes. £250 was donated to the Parish Magazine. Planning Applications. No comments were made on two applications for an annexe and enlarged kitchen to Pieman's Way, Old Marsh Lane, and for a detached house and integral double garage on land off Village Road. The District Council is proposing to redraw the County Boundary line down the middle of the River Thames where, at present, Berkshire loops into the towpath opposite Monkey Island, a leftover from the days of a ferry. Following presentation by the Finance Committee of the financial position, the Parish Council hopes to maintain the Parish Rate at its present level. The Parish Council will continue of the month, except for August. be on March 19t􀋅 1986. - 5 - to meet on the second Tuesday The Annual Parish Meeting will --------- ------- --------------------- DORNEY Pl\RISH-ETON COLLEGE PROJECT Activities at the Vicarage:- Second Tuesday in each month - Over sixties Lunch Club 12 noon to 2.00 ish. Thursday afternoons weekly - Parents and Toddlers ( and any others are welcome) 1. 30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Guides - Meet each Wednesday evening P.C.C. st. James Dorney - First Wednesday evening in the month. Please, if any one has unwanted toys, or games with some use left in them, they will be gratefully received at the Vicarage for the use of the various chil dren and young people. Also gardening equipment, i.e. forks and spades, trowels etc. , would be a help to try to keep the grounds under control. (Frustrated keen gardeners welcome to come and help.) Also a wheelbarrow would be appreciated if anybody is thinking of getting rid of one. Adrian Cotterill. LENTEN HUNGER LUNCHES During Lent there will be a series of Charity Hunger Lunches. Each one will help a different Charity, which is the choice of the person holding the Lunch. Please support the Lunches, as they are very enjoyable as well as helping the chosen Charity. Thursday 13th February - Bridget Ames , Pear Tree Cottage, Village Road, Dorney. Thursday 20th February - Dorney Vicarage. Cancer Research. Thursday 27th February - Joy Richmon d, 31, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Thursday 6th March Thursday 13th March Thursday 20th March Wednesday 26th March Church Charities Fund. - Sarah Armstrong, Badgers, Village Road, Dorney. Thames Valley Hospice. - Judith Randle, Dorney End, Dorney Reach Road, Thames Val ley 􀋆dventure Playground. - Margaret Perryman, 48 , Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach. Thames Valley Adventure Pl ayground. - Linda weeks , 56, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach. Maidenhead MENCAP. - 6 - • " i ST. JAMES THE LESS LENT COURSE February 17th Monday 8. 00 p.m. - Vicarage February 24th Monday 8.00 p. m. - 54 , Hag Hill Rise, Taplow March 3rd Monday 8.00 p.m. - 65, Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick March 11th Tuesday 8.00 p.m. - 31 , Harcourt Road , Dorney Reach March 17th Monday 8.00 p.m. - Vicarage. A Lent Course called "What on earth is the Church for?" will be held on the above dates to follow the Course produced by the British Council of Churches. In addition to these meetings the Course is being used by a number of Local Radio networks - BBC Radio London on Thursdays ILR Radio 210 on Mondays. DO MAKE SURE YOU TAKE PART - YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS AS VITAL AS EVERY OTHER. ***** ***** We would like to thank all those who sang and those who gave on December 19th. The Carol Singing raised El35 to be sent to Slough Blind Association, Bucks Blind Association and Slough Mencap. Any suggestions how we can improve the quality of singing etc. for next year - perhaps we need musicians - can you help?? Joy Richmond. Michael Armstrong. ******************** * JUMBLE SALE When turning out your cupboards please remember the Jumble Sale on 4th April in aid of St. James' Church Funds. If you need collection contact either Sarah Armstrong Burnham 5595 or Mary Robb Burnham 224 3. *********** - 7 - Friday, 7th February Sunday, 9th February Friday , 28th February Saturday, 8th March Friday, 4th April Friday, 11th April Saturday , 12th April/ Sunday, 13th April Sunday, 11th May Saturday, 21st June Saturday , 5th July Sunday , 13th July Saturday, 19th July/ Sunday, 20th July Saturday , 26th July DORNEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE DORNEY WOMEN 'S SOCIAL CLUB 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 P.T.A. Jumble Sale in the Village Hall 7 p.m. P.T.A. Fun Day at Montero. D.D.H.S. Steak Pie Supper. P.T.A. Spring Dance, Village Hall @ 8 p.m. Church Jumble Sale, Village Hall @ 7 p. m. D.D.H.S. Cheese/Wine Evening. 􀋇D. D.B.S. Spring Gardens Competition. D.D.H. S. Bring & Buy Sale. P.T.A. Barbecue in the School grounds. P.T.A. Summer Fete in the School grounds. Vicarage 'Happening' @ 2.15-4.30 p.m. ( (D.D.H.S. Summer Gardens Competition. D.D.H.S. Barbecue. Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2.30 p.m. Meet fourth Wednesday of every month @ 8. 15 p.m. Meet first Monday of every month for P.T.A. Committee Meeting. Second Tuesday of every month ar 8. 00 p.m. Village Hall. Second Tuesday of 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. F O R S A L E UPRIGHT PIANO. NEEDS TUNING. WOULD BE IDEAL FOR A BEGINNER. BURNHAM 66218. PRICE £40. - 8 - DORNEY PARISB-ETON COLLEGE PROJECT Wardens Desk February 1986 Well the New Year is with us , and I suppose we 've all just about got used to writing 1986 instead of 1985 on the dates of letters , cheques and other things. I wonder what sort of year this will be? Whatever else it will be, I can look forward to a very busy year for the Projects work at the Vicarage. Already a full third of the weekends available to groups to use the Projects conference and residential facilities are gone and quite a few more on the verge of being taken. The deprived childrens ' holidays organised by the students of Oxford University colleges are booked for 2 weeks over Easter and another two weeks in the summer. That is then added to with our own holidays for deprived children from Hackney. We are hoping that some Schools who have shown interest in the Project will also take up their options to come to Dorney for mid-week courses of an educational nature. There are also Intermediate Treatment groups from various Social Services areas , who are hoping to come during the year. So it looks as though things will be quite busy. There are of course activities which happen at the vicarage , with the mentally handicapped, The Lunch Club, Parent and Toddlers and various committees which meet. All of these could come into conflict wanting to use what is in fact only a limited space and resource. But I hope that by carefully arranging with residential groups, that these parish interests will not have to come to an end. It would be a great shame for that to happen for the sake of increased activity here. Finally the last few months have been as ever quite busy and I would like to thank the many people who have helped in so many ways to support the Projects work, or just popped in to see the staff here. It is good to meet and get to know you, and know that when the need arises that we are able to look for the support from the people of Dorney and Dorney Reach. Please feel welcome to drop in to see us at the vicarage , and if we can be of service, do come over. I hope the varied and interesting work of the Project amongst young people and people of deprived backgrounds will stimulate and challenge you as much as it does the staff here. Adrian Cotterill , Warden. - 9 - DORNEY W. I. REPORT - DECEMBER The December meeting was a festive one as usual, being our Christmas party. We spread our wings into the main Village Hall and with the aid of some Christmas decorations and tables made gay witn pretty napkins and flower arrangements, together with background music of carols, a festive atmosphere prevailed. During the business preliminaries the subject of Denman College was broached. It had been decided , that although the College was in need of considerable financial investment due to repairs etc. needing to be done , it was well worth while ret aining this establishment and all W. I.'s would be required to organise activities for the purpose of raising funds to this end. As a start it was suggested that any W.I. having money on deposit should make a contribution immediately, and then replace the money with suitable fund raising efforts. This was agreed by Dorney W. I. A number of members had been to the London Show 'Me and My Girl' . we had lunch before the Show, some going to the National Gallery and some to Covent Garden, and the Show proved to be a great success and was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Sharphouse and Mrs. Williams vol unteered to attend the Resolutions Meeting to be held in January. It was decided to change the subj ect of the competition for the month and it would have some connections with the Speaker for the month. As January 's subject was Wildlife , members were requested to bring an appropriate ornament , picture or photograph. Mrs. Hocharty gave a most interesting demonstration of the art of making Christmas Crackers. It proved to be reasonably easy to do, and one would have the satisfaction of putting articles of one's own choice inside the crackers. Suitable materials can also be obtained from a commercial supplier. A good idea for future Christmas's. JANUARY MEETING We made a good start to the New Year by having an almost full attendance at this month's meeting , an excellent beginning considering that January is usually the month of Colds and Flu, and it certainly was a bitterly cold day, and particularly cold in the Village Hall. - 10 - " i --------------------- ------------------------------- • • The Monthly News Letter gave the prograrmne for the year, and members were reminded to keep this avail able for future reference. Attention was also drawn to an Art Day at Aylesbury on March 12th. The Speaker, Mr. Dennis Robinson, will discuss members' pictures during the morning, and after lunch will give a demonstration in Oils on Landscapes. Application forms are avail able from Mrs. Allen and the closing date is 5th February. The Regional Meeting will take place at 10 a.m. 17th March at Loudwater. There will be Flower arranging demonstration entitled The Voice of Spring. Advice was giv ·en of a Spring tour of Jersey, 8th to 12th May, Cost £175. Closing date for applications for this tour is 14th February. Applications to be made to Mrs. Allen. An evening meeting at Hazell' s Hall, Aylesbury, has been arranged for 24th March at 7.45, entitled Voice of the E.E.C. to give mem bers an opportunity to hear a Panel of Speakers on the E.E.C. talking about different aspects of the Community 1 s work and to ask questions. Taplow W.I. will be celebrating their 60th anniversary on 12th March and two member swere invited to lunch, it was decided that Mrs. Harpur and Mrs. Huddart would attend. The Speaker next month will be Mr. M. Smith on Gateaux. The Speaker this month was Mr. Bunce on Wildlife. This gentleman had the most beautiful slides demonstrating his subject with some really lovely close-ups of Birds and Animals, which must have taken many hours of patient waiting to obtain and we certainly appreciated the results of his efforts. He was greatly encouraging to amateur photographers with an ordinary 35m camera to 1 have a go' at close-ups which he thought more worth while than trying to get too much in a picture. The competition for February will be Recipe for a Gateau. W.I. Duties. Child Welfare Clinic - Mrs. Harpur· and Mrs. Allen. - 11 - NATURE NOTES - November/December By the end of November the new green cones on the alder trees had turned brown and their tiny catkins, which will not mature until Spring, a deep wine colour. Blackberry leaves were reddish purple and the yews bright with scarlet berries. Flocks of pigeons are feeding in the fields but I notice that the majority are racing pigeons that have gone astray. Many lapwings mingle with the gulls and rooks on meadow land. They are also called peewits because of their plaintive call and green plovers because of their partly greenish black plumage, and they are, in fact, members of the plover family. The moorhens foraging in fields near the church seem to be on the increase. The brook was a peaceful place to nest and rear young. If it does not fill up again they, along with some mallard ducks, will be forced to seek new homes by the Thames. Early one grey morning my attention was drawn to the agitated and raucous behaviour of some rooks in the garden. on investigation I saw a heron had alighted on the top of my neighbour's fir tree where it swayed precariously butthe rooks harried it until it flew away. Longer nights give owls extra time to hunt. Tawny owls can be heard calling to each other and sometimes quarrelling noisily. The elms near Clime's Corner, now sadly felled, were one of their favourite haunts. The barn owl is occasionally seen winging its ghostly way into the night but is more often heard giving a long, wild, blood curdling shriek. Little owls perch on the telegraph wires in Marsh Lane and don't seem to mind the rush of traffic. OWls used to nest in holes in the old willows in the marshy ground near the bridle path leading from Marsh Lane to Lot's Hole. OWls are fascinating birds and figure in legend and folk tale either as a bird of ill omen or good luck. I was delighted to spot a spindle bush with its odd, deep pink, four lobed berries. It was so called because its non-splintering wood was once used for spindles, skewers and other domestic items. Sulphur Tuft toadstools are doing well. As bright a yellow as their name they grow on tree stumps and often in the garden. I made another discovery on the rubbish heap - two Lepiota Acutesquamosa( no English translation). It is related to the attractive Parasol Mushroom, fawn in colour with dark brown, warty pieces on the cap and best avoided as it has a revolting odour. - 12 - • • We are now well into December and the leaves of the white willows have floated downstream with many more. Coot have congregated near the M4 bridge tolerated by the slender necked grebes who had been in almost sole possession of this stretch of the river. The expression "bald as a coot11 is out of place here. It is the American coot which is bald. About half the nests in the nearby rookery have survived intact and will doubtless stand up to winter storms. A fox has been sighted in Marsh Lane near the M4 bridge at 6.45 a.m. Foxes seem to become very bold in the early hours making no attempt to flee from noisy traffic or the proximity of people. December/January The old saying "Ice in November to bear a duck, rest of the winter slush and muck" has so far held good. The river, so clear a month ago, became swt,llen and muddy and the naked trees along the banks were a dismal , dripping sight. Winter visitors have arrived. Fieldfares and redwings, both members of the thrush family and to a certain extent resembling our native thrushes, are seen daily. The robin red colouring on the redwings is best seen in flight. The mild weather must have upset the inbuilt timing mechanism of the hedgehogs. Judging by the number of corpses on the road they are late in hibernation. Rooks and magpies also seem to be upset as much noisy quarrelling is taking place over territory and male blackbirds are unusually busy chasing away other males. Large numbers of mallard ducks have been resting overnight in the fields at the top of Marsh Lane probably on route to a new location. They are quite a sight when they fly off next day. Bare hedges and trees now reveal nests that were cleverly concealed during summer. Sparrows and other small birds keep warm at night in old house martin nests. Others, like tree creepers, will worm their way into the soft bark of a handy Wellontonia(Redwood pine) . One pair of collar doves visit us all year round but now nuts and corn are put out many others come. In small numbers their cooing is delightful but too many can be an irritation. Water wagtails are also supplementing their diet in the garden. It is said that Spring begins after Christmas. In 1985 it began well before with bright, green sycamore buds, black ash buds and silver tipped twigs on the sallow willows which later on we call palm. - 1 3 - The sallow is also known as goat willow due to a belief that goats ate the leaves which appear very eariy. This is not so, though some goats will eat anything. There are few flowers during the worst of the winter but the OX.ford ragwort always has some bright yellow blooms however hard the weather. There are a few white heads of yarrow and pale gold ivy flowers mingle with the shiny black berries. Squirrels are still active and there are plenty of rabbits around but the sight of a hare loping across the fields is all too rare. Gone are the days when they fed in the large fields of kale grown for winter cattle feed and a glimpse of several nibbling away was a common occurence. A few fell victim to the guns at the Boxing Day shoots but most escaped and a few months later went into the courting antics that caused the expression "mad as a March hare". On the 8th January, a slushy, grey day, it was a pleasure to see three cock pheasants parading in the snowy field near Clime's Corner. On reaching mid-January we can begin to look forward. The feathery new leaves of cow parsley are pushing through the earth and heavy rain is filling up the brook by the Church once again. L. Parker ************************ PTA SPRING DANCE ************************** (EASTER THEME) VILLAGE HALL SATURDAY 8TH MARCH 8 P.M. TICKETS £3. COLD BUFFET INCLUDED BRING ow􀋃 DRINK AND GLASSES TICKETS AVAILA3LE AT SCHOOL OR RING TERRY CLAUGHTON MAIDENHEAD 26071. ******************************************************************** F O U N D - PAIR OF LADY'S BROWN GLOVES, SHEEP SKIN LINED, OUTSIDE "CYDONIA", MARSH LANE. APPLY - MRS, PARKER, 17 MEADOW WAY, DORNEY REACH - Maidenhead 25307. - 14 - THE DORNEY BROWNIE PACK Dorney Brownies was registered in July 1958. My records show twenty-one girls meeting in the Hall in Dorney Village. 'Subs' were then 2d. a week and they paid a shilling a week to rent the Hall. They had outings to Windsor Castle, nature walks on Dorney Common, Christmas parties with presents, all written down and accounted for. Many people still living in Dorney were involved in those days. Maureen Cody was the first Brown owl, Mitzi Williams, and Pat Oxlade are a few I know personally and of course, Joan Taylor, the late Albert.Taylor's wife, who unfortunately died in a motor accident during her time as Brown owl. The Brownies now met in the new school in Harcourt Close and Susie Cope became Brown owl, and I became involved. This was 1969 and Susie became District Commissioner, Margaret Perryman came to assist us, and I agreed to run the Pack a year later with Margaret as Tawny. Now the New Village Hall was built and we held our Pack meetings there. - and so it has gone on for 15 years. There have been Revels, and Thinking Day parties, outings to London, Whipsnade Zoo, and Marwell. Christmas Pantomimes, Parties. Swi􀋁􀋂ing Galas and most summers a Pack Holiday. When Brownies reached the age of 11 a place was found for them in a Guide Company, not in Dorney, because until Gill Langston opened the 1st Dorney Guide Company in 1972 Brownies had to go either to Lent Rise or Eton Wick to become Guides. As they left we were able to take in more seven year olds who had been waiting to join. Eighteen girls is the recommended number for a Brownie Pack, twenty-four being the maximum number agreed by the Organisation. For years we have had twenty-four in the Pack, with a waiting list, amd then as the birthrate went down so did our waiting list, so that now we no longer have a waiting list and our numbers have fallen to seventeen. As these girls reach the age of 10 now, they can move on to Guides, so we are approaching a point where it will not be viable to run a Pack. Perhaps Brownies is no longer fashionable or just that the number of young families in Dorney has decreased, or perhaps they are all boys! but this time next year may see the closure of the Pack. So if you're new to the area and have daughters between the age of 7 and 10 years come along and see us at The Village Hall on Thursdays between 6 and 7.30 p.m. or ring me at Maidenhead 26248 or Margaret Perryman at Maidenhead 29047. We shall be pleased to see you. Daphne Grant. - 15 - EXTRACTS FROM MINUTES OF JANUARY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Water Table. The Parish Council was shown a detailed report which had been prepared by a professor at Reading University in response to a particular request. (Not from the Parish Council). The report was detailed and factual and came to the firm conclusion that the pumping by the Thames Water Authority from their Dorney site could not have caused any death of plants or trees. We are still awaiting official comments from the 'IWA but it is interesting to note that although 1985 produced a really soaking swnmer the year as a whole was very dry. Bus Service. The Bus Company has instituted a change of day on the Maidenhe ad run to Tuesday instead of Wednesday, to coincide with the market, because they believe this will increase the number of people travelling on the bus. It appears that the market has now dwindled significantly and may be changed to Thursday. The numbers on the bus have declined as well. The regular passengers on the bus had been told about the proposed move beforehand. The Parish Council is concerned about the future of this service which is much appreciated by those who use it. Tree Felling Licences are in future to be required for the felling of timber of five cubic metres or more at any one time. One large tree is equivalent to one cubic metre. If anyone is concerned about this occuring, they should ring the District Forestry officer at the Forestry Commission on Wendover 625825. The Annual Parish Meeting will take place on 19th March in the Village Hall, the Agenda to be announced later. Berkshire Takeover. The meeting heard that Berkshire County Council's Policy and Resources Board considered at their meeting at the beginning of January a proposal to annexe the whole of Dorney, and part of Taplow and Lent Rise, Burnham. Berkshire had not had the courtesy to le t us know about such a proposal, so the information came secondhand, but there is no reason to suppose that Berkshire County Council will not ratify it at their next meeting. The Parish Council expressing its objections to the whole idea, also voiced its distaste for the way things are being done. It was emphasised that even though the village of Dorney is at the most extreme southerly point of Buckinghamshire and far from Aylesbury, we receive prompt replies and help with any request and that the County Council members-committee members, Chai:rman and other officers-have visited the Parish whenever requested. Buckinghamshire, although not always able to do what you want, always do their best. The Parish Council noted the report and will be able to consider the matter when an official communication is received. The readers of the Parish News will be kept fully info:rmed of developments and the timetable of events. - 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. 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C "• GUTHRIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPEN 9.00a.m.-5.30p.m (.six dars,, week/ Flowers for all Occasions. Wreaths and Bouquets to Order. SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY TEAM RECTOR 8.00 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Revd. Canon Jeffery Whale St. Mary's Vicarage, Datchet. Slough, SL3 9JW. Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel: Slough 41777 To contact_ the Rector either telephone him direct or leave a message at Dorney Vicarage, Tel: Burnham 62823. ISSUE NO. 2/86 MARCH, 1986 E D I T O R I A L ***************** Over the·years there have been many threats to the environmental stability of the Parish. I call them threats, and not proposed changes, because none has been for the general benefit of the Parish or Parishioners. Some of these threats have come from within: from individuals who view any empty space as a potential building site and whose ideal 1 blessed plot' is an allowable 'infill'. But for the most part, the danger has come from without: from public bodies and from gravel seekers. We now Dorney face the most serious and adjacent districts threat of all. The annexation of by Berkshire County Council. I can see no benefit to the Parish in this transfer and it would be naive to imagine that Berkshire's apparent determination to take over this area is purely altruistic. I have read the proposal document and from it learned that Berkshire views Dorney as part of 'a peculiar geographical anomaly' and that our transfer to Berkshire is designed to remove such anomalies in the present line of the county boundary. We of course do not regard Dorney as a mere boundary inconvenience, but rather as a delightful oasis between the Berkshire towns of Maidenhead, Slough and Windsor; an area that has retained its individuality solely by our determination to remain within Buckinghamshire. If we are swallowed by Berkshire we will cease to be a small rural Parish, for it is planned that Dorney will become part of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. My study of the Boundary Review has left me with a feeling of disquiet and apprehension. I sense that this 'wedge' of land is the Berkshire County equivalent of the local 1 blessed plot', a potentially lucrative 1 infill 1 • I end with an ominous extract from the Review, which may encourage you to support our Parish Council in its resolute opposition to this takeover. - 'the opportunity to include the area with those towns and surrounding areas with which it has the closest links would enable a more effective and co-ordinated planning framework for the area to be adopted 1 • ***************************** - 1 - From Canon Jeffery Whale, Rector An exceptionally cold February day makes it hard to look forward to Easter and, hopefully, Spring. On the other hand it serves as a reminder of one of the fundamental insights and understandings provided through the Christian Faith. Death and Resurrection. After the darkness and coldness of Winter comes the light and warmth of the Spring. Of course this is not a perfect analogy, but I would like to suggest that you ponder the following: Sometimes, perhaps for a lot of the time for some people, the world seems a very uninviting place. So much trouble and unhappiness. Disease, disaster, dismay on all sides. It is not surprising that many people conclude that there is little or no purpose in life - and the idea of some omnipotent, beneficent deity'in.charge' is farcical. However, looked at from a different point of view - that of the Christian Faith in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead an entirely new perspective opens up bringing with it a sense of purpose and a powerful hope. If God raised Jesus from the dead (however we wish to express that belief) then it is not surprising to find that people do live through disaster and despair and, indeed, cope with them and grow from them. The evidence is there, in our midst. On a lighter note, it is entirely consistent that young people and parents are able to overcome the natural process of leaving home and getting married. Indeed, only when the former parent-child relationship is 'let go of' (death) can the new relationship of husband-wife properly grow (resurrection) What I am saying (very briefly and very inadequately) is that Death and Resurrection is in fact the way in which the world works. When we are prepared, or have, to give up the things to which we cling - relationships, possessions, etc. - we can expect to enter into something quite new. Good Friday to Easter is more than the outward symbols of an ancient religion, but the very essence of true life. Christ in the Concrete City ... is a Modern Passion Play by Philip Turner, and it is being presented by the Datchet Players in St. Mary's Church, Datchet on Thursday to Saturday, March 20th to 22nd at 8.30 p.m. The play is produced by Mrs. Patsy Roynon from Eton and tickets costing £1.50 are available from Anne Craik (Slough 42294 (day) and 41491 evenings) or at the door. ************************** - 2 - • • 16th March 8 .oo 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 23rd March 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 27th March 8.00 p.m. Sidesman 1st Reader ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Liney Mr. Belcher Mark lo, 32-45 Mrs. Hayton Romans 12: 3-13 Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Eastgate & Mrs. Jones Mrs. Keith & Mrs. Ashley PALM SUNDAY Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Harpur Mr. King Dramatised Gospel Mr. King Philippians 2: 5-11 Mrs. Westendorp, Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Street Mrs. Perryman & Mrs. Dover Holy Communion Mr. Robb Mrs. Parker - 3 - MAUNDY THURSDAY John 13, 1-15 1 Corinthians 11: 23-29 28th March 10.30 a.m. Sid esman 30th March 8 .00 a. m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Sides man 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee Flowers 6th April 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 Flowers GOOD FRIDAY Family Service Mrs. Richmond EAsrE R DAY Holy Commun ion Parish Communion John 20: 1-10 Mr. Eastgate Mr. Armstrong Mrs. Pepler At Church 1 Corinth ians 15: 12-20 Mrs . Robb Mrs. Richmond Mrs . Chapman Holy Commun ion Mattins Mr. Pepler & Mrs. Williams FIRST SUNDAY AFTE R EASTE R Mr. Hayto n Revelation 2: 1-11 Tracey Perryman Deuteronomy 4: 25-40 None Mrs. Harpur & Mrs. Allen Mr. & Mrs . Robb Mrs. Street JUMBLE SALE When turning out your cupboards please remember the Jumble Sale on 4th April in aid of St. James' Church Funds. If you need collection contact either Sarah Armstrong Burnham 5595 or Mary Robb Burnham 2243. *********************** - 4 - • • • THE PARISH PUMP Notes of Parish Council Meeting February 1986. 1. Water Table. An offic ial letter from the Thames Water Authority says they are quite certain that the pumping which was taking place last year is not responsible for any die back of plants or shrubs. They monitor the water table in a number of places and they will continue to do so. Pumping is not yet at maximum output. 2. Planning. A document called 'Planning at the Cross roads' was received and noted which has been circulated to all members. It deals with the problems which are affecting our district amongst others and are likely to have a greater effect in the future, cau sed by the central government •s wish to free restrictions in order to help the economy with the result that undesirable development is being allowed on appeal after it has been rejected by the local planning authorities. There appears to be a growing conflict of interest between central government and local planners. 3. Items for the Annual General Meeting to be held at 8.00 on 19th March in the Village Hall - Parish Precept, best kept village competit ion , Heathrow expans ion /Manor Farm Dorney, Eton-Dorney Project, Seddings Charity, Emergency planning, proposal by Berkshire to take over Dorney - casual litter collection. It is possible that Thames Wa ter representat ives may attend to explain the Maidenhead flood relief scheme. 4. Refuse sacks . No complain ts apart from Dorney have been received on the current batch of sacks so it is presumed that we got the tail end from the previous order. 5. Items for payment. Normal items totalling some E236, including E95 for the Harcourt Road b.us shelter which nearly blew away in the Jan uary gales, and E66 to repair the Harcourt Road street light. Both will be repaid by insurance . - 5 - 6. Planning applications Car port at 24 Meadow Way. The council thought that this was too much in front of the building line and could herald further undesirable development of the same nature. Site by Greenacres which has gone to appeal. 'l'he Parish Council reiterated their comments that it was out of character in the area. 7. 'Ihe County Boundary Review Formal notification has just been received that Berkshire County Council is applying to the Boundary Commission to take over the whole of Dorney Parish, part of Taplow (the main village) and Lent Rise. Comments have to be into the Boundary Commission by 7th March. The Parish Council were extremely annoyed that Berkshire had given so little time for us to make our comments (less than one month) . At no stage have Berkshire had the courtesy to ask us what our views are, or indeed inform us directly of their intentions. Their document to the Boundary Commission supporting their case makes easy reading but all their points rely on the fact of proximity, that is to say that we are surrounded on three sides by Berkshire. In no case do they say that any services that they provide will be better than Buckinghamshire and indeed there is no reason to suppose that they would be. They call the fact that Dorney is in Buckinghamshire an anomally and we ought to be in Berkshire to remove the anomally, forgetting that the anomally was created by Slough being put into Berkshire in the first place. on Education . They say it is 'unlikely ' that there will be any change in primary and secondary education. However, we are in Dorney well aware of how successful our village school is in comparision with other local schools and much of this is due to its linking with secondary education in Buckinghamshire. There is pressure from around from pupils to come into Dorney school and there is a strong feeling that if Dorney school were to go into Berkshire 's education system that those people just outside Dorney and in Buckinghamshire would remove their children and not send any others to Dorney. In this case the school could be the subject to falling rolls and could eventually be dissolved and the pupils spread to Eton Wick and Taplow. On Planning. Berkshire say that their proposal would 'enable a more effective and co-ordinated planning framework to be adopted ' and as one looks at the Berkshire area around viz. Slough, Maidenhead and Bray and reads of the expansionist natures of their district councils , one shudders at the thought. Buckinghamshire - 6 - • • • • .: designates Dorney as an "Area of Attractive Landscape" which is a main factor to mit igate against gravel extraction. Berkshire, a mere fence away, designates exactly similar land "An area of search for Gravel. " There is no denying that we are closer to most placES in Berkshire than we are to say, Aylesbury, but the quality of the services provided by Buckinghamshire have never been such in the past that we would w ish to change , although one can immediately think of a number of exceptions which prove the rule ( ! ) but basically the Buckinghamshire County Council and the South Bucks District Council together in planning have practised a policy of severe restraint on development. Although there has been building in Dorney, it is nothing like what one sees across the riVer. In education, the preservation of Dorney school is of such importance that we must make every effort to keep it. *·************************************ ADVANCE NOTICE Lake End Cottage, Dorney. Tel , Burnham 63664. DORNEY PLAYERS are alive and well and intend to put on a production in February 1987. Our next meeting is on Monday 17th March at 8. 30 p.m. at the above address. New members would be welcome especially those of the male variety ! ! It is hoped, if enough people were interested , to form a junior group and so any one aged between 17-21 would also be welcome on the 17th March. If you would like to j oin either group , don't just think about it , turn up on the 17th March and talk about it ! Sandy McCabe. ***************** DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY 19TH MARCH , 1986 @ 8 p.m. VILLAGE HALL AGENDA Proposal by Berkshire to take over Dorney. Parish Precept. Best Kept Village Competition. Heathrow expansion/Manor Farm Dorney. Eton-Dorney Project. Seddings Charity. Emergency Planning. *********************** - 7 - Further extracts from minutes of January Parish Council Meeting. (lack of space prevented publication in February Magazine) Planning Applications No.l Meadow Way - This has gone to Appeal. The parish Council reiterated their earlier objections. Extension to 55 Harcourt Road - No comment. Proposed new house off Village Road by Lodge Farm - The Parish Council requested that the materials used in the construction should be sympathetic to the other houses in the area. f Road Safety. The Parish Council is to request Buckinghamshire Coun􀊈y Council to paint a white line along the middle of Marsh Lane opposite 􀊉 Oak Stubbs Lane to try and stop people overtaking at this point as fif people frequently turn right which then causes a hazard. Concern was expressed about the road breaking up outside the Vicarage, along Dorney Common , and the continued bad state of Marsh Lan e itself in Taplow. Apparent unauthorised parking of trailers at the Banjo roundabout north of the M4 in old Marsh Lane , together with associated parking in the farm-yard nextdoor (in Taplow parish) , is to be reported to the District Council . Dustbin bags . Once again , concern was expressed about the quality. This time , it appears that bags are strong enough but are too small to fit round the edge of the dustbin. Members made some rather cynical comments on the abilities of the dustbin bag ordering department at the District Council. Comments will be passed on. Clerk - Salary Clerk - Office Allow. Petty Cash Printing & Stat. Hire of Rooms Insurance Subscriptions Parish News Donations Audit Fees Loan Charges Grass Cutting + VReilcrlaegaet ioHna llG roCuonndt rib . Lighting - Energy - Main ten. Contingency Fund TOTALS PARISH PRECEPT 1983/84 1984/85 1985/1986 1986/87 Actual Actual E st imate Probable Recommended Estimate 405 420 440 439 465 80 90 100 100 110 85 87 175 100 100 83 75 130 130 130 32 32 50 so 60 135 60 75 75 80 48 74 65 75 80 200 200 250 250 275 48 so 46 88 88 88 88 88 290 24 100 So so so 50 so SOO 216 220 250 230 250 291 147 350 350 360 1 , 33􀊊' 400 350 177 E2,001 £2 , 906 E 2 , 573 E2, 333 E 2 , 775 + Mower Costs o**n*ly** *-*G*r*a*s*s* *C*u*t*t*i**n*g* c*o*v*e*r*e*d* *b*y** p*a*y*m*e*n**t*s* f*r om B . C .C. - 8 - C •i. f 􀊉 fif C •I i. DORNEY PARISH-ETON COLLEGE PROJECT The Wardens Desk As you look around the fields and perhaps in your own garden , you will be aware of the lack of real plant life activity. The ground may be hard and dry with the cold or muddy and wet , showing only a few green shoots. Yet we know that provided the right care and weather conditions occur, then a dramatic amount of growth and beauty will result during the later months of the year. The work which we see going on amongst young people who come to stay for a weekend can be quite lik e that. The leaders will have to invest time and energy and a good deal of patience in encouraging the young people they are bringing away . Some of the young teenagers are quiet and thoughtful, others are thoroughly extrovert and full of life and activity. Often the behaviour of the group or individuals will appear to be counter productive , a pain in the neck. I dare say that the leaders. ask ' 'Why do I bother?' ' Like a seed the right sort of conditions and attention needs to be given to encourage development of character and personality in these young people. Parents , family school and the youth worker will play a small role in this. The extent to which expectations are placed on each one will affect their growth. Some will rebel strongly and make it quite clear that they will in no way do what we want, while others quietly go their own way , and fulfill just enough of their duties . In the Church we often see Sunday school , and Youth work as an investment in the future. Hoping that the young people who come and go will one day return the compl iment and be an active and worthwhile part of the Church using their time and talents for the good of the Church, and adding to it by being there. This will be perhaps the best hope for such activity, but in truth we know full well that the outcome will be that many will just fall away never to be seen again. The investment of time given by people who work alongside teenagers and the young, should be given with hopes for the individual to respond and to give back something of what they have received . 3owever the time should be given purely because each one is a person who matters and should be cared for as a separate individual . This will give confidence and help to develop the potential in so many ways which each person has . 'l'ne work is long and often seemingly fruitless, but in time we can hope that like the seeds at this time of year , that some growth may be found and a return to others of the effort invested . Adrian Cotterill , Warden . ********-**9* *-**************** Saturday, 8th March ·1eJnesday , 19th March Friday, 4th April Friday, 11th April Saturday, 12th April/ Sunday, 13th April Sunday, 11th May Saturday , 21st June July - date to be advised Saturday, 5th July Sunday, 13th July Saturday , 19th July/ Sunday, 20th July Saturday, 26th July Saturday, 6th September Saturday, 27th September Friday , 24th October Friday, 21st November DORNEY WOMEN 'S INSTITUTE DORNEY WOMEN 'S SOCIAL CLUB D0RNEY 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 P.T.A . Spring Dance , Village Hall @ 8 p.m. Dorney Parish Council, AGM Village Hall 8p.􀊆. Church Jumble Sale, Village Hall @ 7 p.m. D.D.H.S. Cheese/Wine Evening. ( . {D.D.H.S. Spring Gard ens Competition. D.D.H.S. Bring & Buy Sale. P.T.A . Barbecue in the School grounds. D.D.H.S. Open Evening P.T.A. Summer Fete in the School grounds. Vicarage 'Happening ' @ 2.15-4.30 p.m. ( {D.D.H.S. Summer Gardens Competition. D.D.H.S. Barbecue . D.D .H .S. Summer Show . D.D.H .S. Harvest Supper. D . D .H.S. Cheese/Wine Evening. D.D.H.S . - A . G.M. Meet second Wednesday of every @ 2.30 p.m. Meet fourth Wednesday of every @ 8.15 p.m. month month Meet first Monday of every month for P .T .A. Committee 􀊇reeting. Second Tuesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. Village Hall. Second Tuesday of 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. **************** - 10 - • • DORNEY W.I. - FEBRUARY MEETING 12th February, though a really wintry day, did not discourage members, and we had a very good attendance. An encouraging sign has been the welcome addition of a few new members, but unfortunately, we have also lost a few, and they are greatly missed as they had become our friends, and it is hoped they will join us again when circumstances permit . On opening the meeting Mrs. Harpur, announced that Mrs. Sharp had returned to hospital for further treatment, and she expressed our good wishes for her speedy recovery. We miss her greatly, and we do hope that she will be well enough to return home and to join us again. It had been suggested that we purchase a small Cup for presentation, annually, to the member with most points as winner of the weekly competition, this was agreed and arrangements were being made to obtain information on supply and suitability. A further reminder was given of the Regional Meeting to be held at Loudwater on 17th March at 10 a.m. The demonstration is to be on Flower Arranging "The Voice of Spring", which, as an aftermath of our wintry weather, should bring a note of cheer and a promise of brighter things to come. The Monthly News Letter gave notice of an outing on 28th May , to the Watts Gallery in Compton, Surrey, with a chance to see Guildford Cathedral on the way. Further details will be given in next month1s News Letter, so anyone interested should advise Mrs. Allen at the March meeting. County Craft Day is on 28th April, the venue being Hazells Hall, Aylesbury, time 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p . m . The Speaker in the morning will be Mrs. Flower on Fashion & Design and in the afternoon Jan Beaney on Approaches to Design. Interested members to advise at the March meeting . A request has been issued by the M.R .C . for volunteers to help with the current programme of research into the Common Cold. One must be prepared to stay 10 days, in return for full board, travel expenses and pocket money - plus the odd sniffle ! Any valiant volunteers should contact Common Cold Unit, Harvard Hospital, Coombe Road , Salisbury, Wilts SP2 8BW. There is still time to apply for anyone interested in the Spring Tour of Jersey, 8th to 12th May , and advice should be given to Mrs. Allen . - 11 - Tennis coaching sessions are being held at R. A. F. Halton, on 16th, 23rd and 30th April p 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. Again, our very able Secretary, Mrs. Allen has details, and would be pleased to advise. The Challenger Cup at the Royal Show (30th June to 3rd July) is for a Poster to attract tourists to the area. As we have many talented members in our Art section, I am sure this will offe r a challenge to them. The entry may be the work of up to three members. The final date of acceptance of entries is 21st May at Stuart Lodge. The winning • poster will be entered in the National Competit ion and displayed at the Ro yal Show and possibly also at the Home & Country Festival 23rd to 25th August. As the theme for the Royal Show is "Tourism - Our Style" there will also be an exhibit ion of Photographs under the title "Wish you were here". Entries to Stuart Lodge by May 21st. A James Cook Scholarship Award for a 3 week study tour of the Dairy Industry in New Zealan d is being offer ed. Information can be obtained from N. F.W.I. London and applications should be received by 18th April. Notice of other outs ide act ivities were given - A Group meeting at Taplow on March 19th and a proposed visit to Rochfords, in Essex, on April 17th. Our Speaker this month was Mr. M. Smith of Burnham Bakery, on Gateaux. An expert in his art, one could not call it otherwise, he had us spellbound as he proceeded to ice and decorate a Sponge. The result really was a work of art, it was beautiful, and made one wish one could produce something even remotely similar. It is hoped that he, and his Bakery, remain in our area as goods to the high standard he produces are becoming rare. The Speaker next month is Mrs. z. Cooke on Save our swans. The competition for March will therefore be a photograph, picture or something suitably connected wi th swan s. W.I. Duties, Child Welfare Clinic will be Mrs. Harpur & Mrs. Allen. ********************************* Dorney Babys itting Club. For details contact - Jean Foster-Key. Maidenhead 36875. - 12 - • • NATURE NOTES - JANUA RY/FEBRUARY In mid Jan uary there were already signs of spring. I was surprised to see a solitary alder tree bearing large, yellow catkins so early in the year. The silvery palm on the sallow willows has grown apac e and lime trees have shot out new deep cr imson twigs which will not turn green until summer. Weeping willows are pa le gold with new growth but sticky buds are still tightly wrapped. The black headed gulls are sporting the bl ack head feathers, brown for a female, which show the bree-ding season is near. They are attractive birds with red beaks and a white semi circle round the eyes. Fungi suddenly appeared during the milder, wet weather. Clumps of brown Lyophyllum Decast es were so discoloured by rain that I needed someone else to identify them. The common bract fungi, Trametes versicolour, cov ers many old tree stumps. our regular robin has found a mate but just to remind us that winter is still here more fieldfares have arrived. While working in the garden my husband saw three wh ite mice scuttling through the long grass. There are several native species with white underparts but none completely white, so someone 's pets must have escaped. Bullfinches are visiting our garden again. They may be a nu isanc e pecking at buds on fruit trees in spring but the sight of the black, white and deep pink plumage of the male bird compensates for an y loss. Jan uary went out like a lion with gale force winds and heavy rain made February fill dyke live up to its name. A few hawthorns began to show green buds and the catkins on the few remaining hazel bushes in Ma rsh Lane had grown well during the mild spell but it will C2 some weeks yet before they burst into golden , powdery bloom. I noticed a tufted drake diving with two young in the quieter waters round the eyots in the Thames. The duck was nowhere to be seen so perhaps they are a one pa rent family. The drake has purple black plumage with a white flank and golden eyes. The tuft on the head is easily seen. The swollen, swift flowing waters are not to the liking of some water fowl . The dabchick or lesser grebe also keep close to the eyots. It is only 6" long and has brown and chestnut colouring on the cheeks like the great crested grebe but the neck is short and during the breeding season the skin wh ere the mandibles join is bright yellow-green. Winter vis ited us in earnest on the night of 5th February but the snow which made the landscape so beautiful is hard on wild life. Hungry birds flocked into our garden and field mice sought refuge in our scullery, probably attracted by the sacks of bird food. They did no t stay long as our cat made them feel unwe lc anc. L. Parker. - 13 - FIRST DORNEY GUIDES The guides worked extremely hard in the weeksup to their Open Evening. Most meetings were spent making things which they could sell at the Bazaar; besides concentrating very hard on practising their entertainment ready for the big event . We had been very lucky in having Mrs.Blundell come and teach 12 of our guides hand bell ringing. They hoped to be able to play a selection of Christmas Carols for the event. The Bazaar was a great success and it was very good to see some of our ex-guides along with parents, friends and Brownies at this evening. To conclude Mr. Blundell came to conduct the two Bell Ringing groups with the carols they had learnt. It certainly was a nice end to the evening especially as the guides were told they had gained their Badge . Returning in the New Year the guides along with Michaela their Young Leader made plans for a party for the Elderley people of Dorney, this was to be part of Michaela's Young Leader Award Scheme. Invitations were delivered to everyone the food for the party was organised and the entertainment afterwards was given some thought. ItWts agreed that two of the Patrols would attempt their Patrol Entertainment Pennant and that Mr. & Mrs. Blundell would be asked to come and bring their hand.bells so that the guides could play some more carols. Transport was laid on for all those who need it and on the Sunday 19th January, about 20 all made their way to the Vicarage. A very enjoyable time was had by both young and old and the two patrols Acorns and Bumble Bees gained their Entertainment Pennant. Also in January Cleo Hill made her promise as a guide at a ceremony at the end of one of our meetings. In February the guides were busy learning about guiding in other Countries , for on February 22nd Guides and Brownies all over the world celebrate the Birthdays of their founders Lord & Lady Baden-Powell. The District Celebrations this year were held at Taplow Church, with games and refreshments afterwards at St.Nicholas's School nearby. Gill Langston. The guides have gained the following Badges- Karen Johnson Child Care, Bell Ringer Kristina Richmond Bell Ringer Rhiannon Gittins Child Care, Bell Ringer Beth Geary Bell Ringer Helen Warsany Bell Ringer, Hostess Victoria Robb Bell Ringer, Entertainers Pennant Johanna Griffiths Bell Ringer, Entertainers Pennant TPrhuidliy pRpua sWsielllli ams BHeolstl eRsisn ger, Entertainers Pennant Cleo Hill Bell Ringer, Hostess, Entertainers Pennant Jennifer Govey Bell Ringer, Entertainer·s Fen:ia.nt CSairooblhianne VBirnoto ke BBeellll RRiinnggeerr,, EEnntteerrttaaiinneerrss PPeennnnaanntt . - 14 - • • INFORMATION FROM BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, COUNTY HALL. CHECK CYCLES NOW DARK EVENINGS ARE HERE Most children these days own a bike of some description - whether it's the latest BMX, or an ageing hand-me-down. Whatever the machine, though, it needs regular maintenance and - especially at this time of the year - properly working lights. So says John Boxall, Buckinghamshire County Council's Road Safety Officer . Mr. Boxall said: "Cycling is much more rewarding and enjoyable for the owner who readly knows about bikes. "For children there is really no better way of learning than through one of the Cycling Awareness Courses run at many schools in the area. "Children taking part in these courses undoubtedly become better cyclists, learning roadcraft, law and the highway code." Mr. Boxall said parents could help by making sure cycle tyres were properly inflated, brakes adjusted and rear reflectors fitted. He said: "Parents would be surprise-; how often, when we come to examine bicycles as part of the Cycling Awareness Course, we find these items needing attention. 11If your child owns a bike, check it over from time to time. Any items which need to be replaced or adjusted should receive attention." Mr. Boxall said that with darker evenings on the way it was particularly important to check cycle lights. "Remember that dynamo lighting, though reasonably cheap and efficient, goes out when the bicycle stops - So don't get caught in the middle of the road when turning right. "Pull in and stop, wait for a suitable gap in the traffic, then push the eye le across the road. " He said cyclists could also help other road users by wearing bright white, or reflective clothing and by ensuring that lights and reflectors are kept clean. Parents and other adults interested in helping run one of the local Cycling Awareness Courses should contact Area Road Safety Officer Trevor Jenkin, at Beaconsfield 2298; Sue Brown, at High Wycombe 442277; Bob Glass, at Milton Keynes 72277; Graham Norris or David Jones, both at Aylesbury 23793. **************** PTA SPRING DANCE. SAT. 8TH MARCH. VILLAGE HALL TICKETS M'HD 26071 ************************************* - 15 - ************ JOY AT MSELENI Rachel Fredlund is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chapman of Eton Wick and she and her husband Victor, a doctor, are missionaries at Mseleni Hospital in Kwazulu, South Africa. They are supported in prayer and interest by Dorney Church. A letter from them in November gave the good news that their third baby was delivered safely by Caesarian section on October 4th, a brother, Martyn, for Ben and Jocelyn. They go on to describe the work at Mseleni:- "The Hospital was the first of the projects at Mseleni. Originally financed and staffed by the A.E.F. (Africa Evangelical Fellowship), it was taken over in 1978 by the Kwazulu Dept. of Health. The Mission continues to minister the love of Christ to the sick through Christian doctors (like Victor), the Maintenance Worker and the Matron . .... In an area of rapid change, it is difficult to maintain a high standard of Christian commitraent as well as technical expertise - pray for us as we appoint new staff, that Christians keen to continue ministering Christ to the Community may fill the posts. The second project, the Children's Home .... houses 16 children all year round and 11 disabled children during school tenns. The government provides threequarters of the finance .... and the management is through A.E.F. Mr. and Mrs. Dlamini are House Parents and Rachel is the supervisor." Another missionary runs the Wells Project which has so far provided 4 wells for different communities. The Government Dept. of Agriculture provide the well rings free. "The latest project was started in conjunction with the National Council for the Care of Cripples in Southern Africa. They have provided a vehic􀅴e and a driver to assist Mseleni Joint Disease sufferers, especially in the application for pensions, and we provide the running costs. The project provides the only social service at present available in our area and helps the disabled, the old and the proverty-stricken. It provides the transport for disabled children in the Horne, transport on Pension day for those totally unable to walk and is used to transfer patients to other Hospitals for hip replacements and helps to distribute poor relief. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate our concern for the whole man, including his social as well as his spiritual and medical needs. Most of the workers at Mseleni are here because of their involvement with the Hospital project and are involved also in the other projects and with the local church wherever the church can best deplvy them. 11 (For more information concerning the Fredlunds contact Murial Pepler or the Chapman$• l _ 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. 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Telephone: MAIDENHEAD 36234 * * * ALSO AT WINDSOR 869055 CHARTERED SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * Quality houses always required in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY A NTIQUES VALUATIONS & RESTORATIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 APPLETREE COTTAGE·ASHFORD LANE·DORNEY-N,. WINDSDR·BERKS PATIOS·FENCING·TURFING·PRUNING·ROTOVATING·TREE FELLING TEL, BURNHAM (06286) 61768 • 61084 • DAYTIME, BURNHAM 63259 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.JOp.m (s1xdBys11weekJ Flowers for all Occasions. Wreaths and Bouquets to Order. SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNOAY TEAM RECTOR 8.00 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Revd. Canon Jeffery Whale St. Mary's Vicarage, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JW. Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel: Slough 41777 To contact the Rector either telephone him direct or leave a message at Dorney Vicarage, Tel: Burnham 62823. • ,------------------------------------- ------- ----- • ISSUE NO. 3/86 E D I T O R I A L ***************** APRIL, 1986 It has been a pleasure during Lent to enjoy the hospitality and welcome of the various hostesses at the lent lunches, thank you. Each hostess donated the money raised to the charity of her choice. Two of them chose the Thames Valley Adventure Playground. This is the playground in the lay-by on the Bath Road towards Maidenhead by the Railway Arch. The TVAP is for handicapped children and well deserves lots of support. It provides a place for these children to be able to play in safety and have fun both indoors and outdoors, and give a chance for families to have a break in the care of their children. There are two full time playleaders and many other who give of their time, as help is needed on a one to one basis, and the TVAP caters for as many as up to 150 children per week. Like all projects it needs money to keep it going and minmum costs are approximately £20,000 per year. Voluntary help is always welcome. As the care of the children is paramount the gates are kept locked but only for safety reasons. Anyone wishing to help might like to "BE A BRICK" and fill a Brick money box. If so you can contact Miss Valerie Bosley, Maidenhead 30622 (evenings). ***************** Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Jean Foster-Key. Maidenhead 36875. - 1 - From Canon Jeffery Whale, Rector W H A T N O W ? Those who take part in conferences will know the feeling of anti-climax that follows their ending. Whilst the conference is on there seems to be so much that is possible, so much hope - but then it is down to earth, and what is there to show for it? The same can be said, if to a less acute degree, about courses of study eg. the Lent 1 86 study 'What on earth is the Church for?' So, we've done it; where does it get us? Th􀊆 course builders wisely provided at least two opportunities to ensure that there was some sort of 'end-prcxluct' or follow-up. It is hoped that up to 1,000,000 people will send in canpleted questionnaires either through their course organiser, or direct to 'The Revd Canon Derek Palmer, Lent 186 Committee, Church House, Westminster, London SWlP 3NZ. If you have had a questionnaire, even if you havel, 1 t been able to take part in the course, may I urge you to complete it and return it either to me or to the address given. They have to be in by April 12th. W o r d, L i f e, A c t i o n The final session of the course was entitled 'What Now?' and specifically directed our attention to making some plans for the future in our area. The Archdeacon of Buckingham, John Bone, in a talk given at Datchet swnmed up the sort of response that needed to be made by the three words that head this section. He suggested that if we really do consider belief in God and membership of the Church to be important in our lives, then we should be saying so. We must witness by our words. Secondly, the Church itself by its own life is to be a SIGN of the Kingdom(= God's rule) on earth. we may ask whether our Church is that? Do we find within our church community that care concern for one another that made on-lookers in a former age say 'Look how those christians love one another'?. We may also ask whether a Church that is divided is capable really of being that and sign: In Dorney, we might suggest, there is only one church - one denomination. But is that really so? One place of worship, perhaps, but, I have no doubt, many christians belonging to other denominations. Without brushing aside all the important and un-important matters that divide us, I wonder whether we could look forward to, and plan, an act of worship for ALL christians in Dorney􀊇 - 2 - • • • The Archdeacon's third point was to remind us that we were to be concerned for the whole of society both spiritual and material - as was Jesus; as is God. Our witness must be not just in words but in deeds, and these deeds will be in every area of human life - neighbourhood, national, international, cultural and political. There is no area of life that should be untouched by the love of God expressed through his missionaries - us. In answer to the question: 'What is the Church for?' one man replied 'Nut cases'. I think he was right. Who, in their right mind, would really go to Church, take seriously the commands of God to deny oneself, work for other people, risk ridicule and abuse for making unpopular statements about society etc. etc. when they could have a nice quiet time doing their own thing? ************************************ 13th April 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 Flowers 20th April 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 Flowers ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER 2ND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Dollimore Mrs. Ames Mr. Klett. NONE John 10: 7-16 1 Peter 5: 1-11 Mrs. Ames & Mrs. Chapman Mr. & Mrs. Hayton Mrs. Smith 3RD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Robb Mr. Pepler Stephanie Watson Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Mrs. Parker & Mrs. John Colossi ans Hayton Richmond 11: 17-27 3: 1-11 Mrs. Warner-Horne & Mrs. Westendorp. Mrs. Belcher - 3 - 27th April 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 Flowers 4th May 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 Flowers 4TH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Armstrong Mr. Handy John 14 1-11 Mrs. Pepler 2 Corinthians 4.lR. 5.5 Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Westendorp & Mrs. Hayton Mrs. Belcher & Mrs. Neal Mrs. Parker & Mrs. Butcher Miss Kilpatrick 5TH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Richmond Mr. Booth Jonathan Longden John 16 : 12-24 Romans 8: 28-end Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Westendorp & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Palmer Mrs. Ames & Mrs. Harpur Mrs. Ames ********** VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ************ The A.G.M. will be held on Wednesday May 14th at 8.15 p.m. in the Village Hall. All members of the Parish are invited to att end, to learn about the work of the Committee in running your Hall, to make constructive suggestions and - dare we say it - perhaps even offer some help towards managing this community asset. Your attendance will be very welcome. ************************* - 4 - • • • THE PARISH PUMP Notes of Parish Council Meeting March 1986. 1. The Parish Council continues to make representations about the poor state of local roads generally, Marsh Lane in particular . we are assured they will be seen to - eventually! 2 . Letters of objections to the proposed Boundary changes have been sent to the appropriate authority by local Parish Councils, Village Organisations and individual parishioners . 3 . Accounts . In addition to the usual payments (details in the minutes) it was decided to increase the Insurance premium, which has not been changed for some time, in line with inflation . The Auditors have expressed their approval of the Parish Council ' s Accounts . 4 . No planning notices were received this month . Individuals as well as the Parish Council are reminded of the need to reiterate any grounds of objection to planning appeals . 5 . The much-appreciated skips are to be continued . Details are : - Village Road 28th April 12th May Lake End Road 28th July 11th August Harcourt Road/Meadow Way 27th October 10th November 26th January 9th February Old Marsh Lane 28th April 5th May 28th July 4th August 27th October 3rd November 26th January 2nd February Oak Stubbs Lane/Harcourt Road 5th May 12th May 4th August 11th August 3rd November 10th November 2nd February 9th February - 5 - 6. senior Citizens can renew their concessionary bus passes from Monday 17th March to Monday 14th April at a handling charge of £5.60. The nearest South Bucks Post Office is probably Burnham. New applicants should obtain the Initial Applications form from there, and when completed apply to the Council Offices in Slough. If a permit is no longer to be used, please telephone Slough 33333 extension 222 for a refund, providing a month's use is still outstanding. 7. The Parish Council has received a request for agreement to the Ramblers Association's efforts to get a short section of path linking the "Conker Avenue11 to the tow-path at Boveney Lock designated as a recognised footpath. The Council could see no objection. 8. The next meeting will be on Tuesday 8th April. ********************** *• *w********w*􀊈**********************************************!• :•• DORNEY CONSERVATIVES !•• :! PRE-LUNCH DRINKS ! •• On Sunday, 11 th May !•• •• rt •• ! THE OLD PLACE, BOVENEY ! •!• ( By kind permission of Mr. & Mrs. Phillips) •!• 􀊉• 12 noon - 2 p.m. • •• ••􀊊 ! Tickets £1.50 (includes first drink) Children Free ! !! Available from R. Hutton (Maidenhead 66218) ! •• J. Hayton (Maidenhead 23769) !•• 􀊋************************************************************ - 6 - • • • • ,i . t{ , HELP FOR DOG OWNERS Dogs causing accidents, how often have we heard this, why? What makes people open their front doors and let a defenceless animal out on the streets. A dogs needs are few, to be fed, watered , groomed, exercised and a dry bed, but we believe a dog owners duty should go further than this. A dog needs to know his place, without being cowed or spoilt, how to behave in public, in the car and with other dogs. All these things need to be taught, they take time and patience, but once achieved, the pleasure of owning a dog that loves and respects its owner is beyond price. This is why we wish to start a dog training club. We have been helping owners and dogs for years with domestic and competition training. We believe you can have fun whilst training your dog and also meet up with other owners with similar problems. Us? We have four dogs, Betty has trained and worked a Yorkie (Toto) in Competition Obedience, now retired, and is currently working her BSD Tervueren (Adam) in Obedience Working Trials and Agility. Fred until this year worked a Gt Schauzer (Kes) in Obedience and we are both Obedience Judges. We both feel people with dogs need help and with the awareness and knowledge gained from a Dog Training Club the responsible owners can bring pressure to bear on the irresponsible. We hope to be starting training classes in May in Dorney, but we will be at the Village Hall on Friday, 18th April, between 7 and 8 p . m . to meet and answer questions or just talk dog, please come along and meet us or ring Marlow (06284) 5042 for more details . An obedient dog is a happy dog , with a happy owner. Betty and Fred Burns. ***************** ************************ *************** DORNEY DOG TRAINING CLUB STARTING MAY 9TH 1986 DOMESTIC AND COMPETITION OBEDIENCE. ALL BREEDS WELCOME. FURTHER DETAILS RING MARLOW ( 06284) 504 2 . ************************ - 7 - The Wardens Desk Greetings and a happy Easter to you. Perhaps you've wondered what the Wardens desk actually looks like or even who is the person who writes each time a letter appears from the Wardens Desk. Well actually there are at least 3 different places within Dorney Vicarage where I may sit down to write. One is in my flat situated in the new section of the House, toward the back. Or it might be in the office where there is nearly always a pile of papers and information. Or it might be from the Breakfast room table. My Typewriter is portable and can be easily moved to any one of these places easily. The reason I may choose one place or another will vary, but each place has it ' s own atmosphere. The office can be quiet and undisturbed, or it can be the place where work is going on, so I can get on fairly quickly with the task in hand . The Breakfast room is a room which is often busy, because all the staff tend to congregate here. Tea and Coffee making facilities are here, the all important calendar is on one of the walls, and it is within easy contact with everyone els􀊍 at the Vicarage. The Breakfast room is next to the Kitchen, the Lounge and the Dining room is within easy reach. So the hustle and bustle of life is all around this room. Finally my flat has a bedroom and a sitting room, where I am able to get away from every-thing else that is going on. To shut the door is to stop and be undisturbed. For a short while at least. It is so important that we can be alone, undisturbed and able to stop, as I can in my flat. This is important for everyone, to have this sort of space . We can be alone with our thoughts and able to just sit or do whatever is the thing we need to do. Time to just do nothing is not an easy thing to do . The temptation to get up and do something else is always pressing. The feeling that perhaps you should be making a positively active use of your time is always pressing . Yet o•,e way or another that time needs to be found. Life here particularly, can be extremely busy and often wearing because of the pressure of having new people coming and going at different points of the week. The need to be friendly and polite is an easy thing when you are fresh and rested . Yet so often things happen to cause a minor upset , and the freshness to be friendly is more of an effort. Getting away into the hills, or by the sea, or walking by a river can be restful, when you know that you've got the time to be there and undisturbed for a while. Yet that only happens for a short period of - 8 - C t f., C t . f., each year. So it is important to have a place where you can be, and just sit quietly when you cannot go away for holidays. Try to find a space to do this for yourself, each day. The space and the time will be well spent, even if you do not appear to do anything for a short while . Then the rest of life's busyness will be so much easier to deal with. Perhaps I should take most notice of this and take the time to stop . I hope that each one of us will take time in this busy World, just to be and to be peaceful there, as I can be in the Sitting room of my flat. From Adrian Cotterill at the Dorney Parish Eton College Project. ***************************************** BUCKINGHAMSHIRE VILLAGE VENTURES COMPETITION The Buckinghamshire Council for Voluntary Service is a voluntary organisation and a charity which air,1s to improve the quality of life in the county by supporting and encouraging voluntary action, especially in rural areas. The bi􀊎nnial Village ventures Competition is just one way in which the CVS is trying to do this. A booklet giving brief details of some of the 70 self-help projects entered in the 1985 Competition is obtainable from the editors of the Dorney Parish News. It lists entries under the following categories : Communication, History, Environment, Sport & Recreation, Young People , Children's Play, Churches , Meeting Places . The CVS are interested in hearing about voluntary schemes of all varieties and can help with the development of existing projects as well as the establishment of new ones. If you have plans for a Village project to enter in the 1987 Competition you may obtain further information from - Buckinghamshire CVS Walton House, Walton Street , Aylesbury, Bucks, HP2 1 7QQ. ************* *** ****************** - 9 - Buckinghamshire Council for Voluntary Service Wal1on House. Wallon Street. Aylesbury. Bucks. HP21 700 Tel:Aylesbury 21036 Chau man Mrs M Thackray fl1rec10, A J ,< Sm11h March 1986 To: Newsletter Editors A FIELD OFFICER FOR BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE You may be interested to hear about the 􀃣 Field Officer to work for Buckinghamshi:te CVS. For over ten years Buckinghamshire CVS has assisted ruraJ. collllllWlities by encouraging self-help initiatives and advised on many aspects of local service provision, especially community facilities. At the same time it ha.s also organised such activities as the Village Ventures Competition. Thro\l8h tl1Y job as Field Officer I hope to further develop the services Buckinghamshire CVS already provides to rural communities who wish to maintain and improve their quality of life. I started in this post, full of enthusiasm, on Monday, 10 February 1986. I am a graduate with a degree in Botany and Geography and have a diploma in Town Planning. My previous work experience ha.s been in local 8')Vernment. I originate from Northumberland, but have lived in small villages in County Du.rham, Warwickshire and now Buckinghamahire. I hope you find the above information worthy of inclusion in your newsletter. However, if you think a more detailed article would interest your readers please give me a call at the above number. If you or your readers require any further information about tl1Y work and the way I can help ruraJ. collllllWlities in Buckinghamshire, please do not hesitate to contact me. Anne Stobart Field Officer - 10 - ,t{ , • • • • * DIARY OF EVENTS Thursday, 3rd April Friday, 4th April Friday, 11th April Saturday, 12th April/ Sunday, 13th April Thursday, 17th April Sunday, 11th May Sunday, 11th May sclturday, 21st June July - date to be advised Saturday, 5th July Sunday, 13th July Saturday, 19th July/ Sunday, 20th July Saturday, 26th July Saturday, 6th September Saturday, 27th September Friday, 24th October Friday, 21st November Friday, 29th November 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 Dorney Whist Club. Church Jumble Sale, Village Hall @ 7 p.m. D.D . H. S . Cheese/Wine Evening. 􀊌D.D.H. S. Spring Gardens Competition. Dorney Whist Club. D.D. H.S. Bring & Buy Sale. Dorney Conservatives Pre-lunch drinks 12 noon - 2 p.m. @ The Old Place. P. T.A. Barbecue in the School grounds. D.D.H.S. Open Evening. P. T. A. Summer Fete in the School grounds. Vicarage 'Happening' @ 2.15-4. 30 p.m . ( (D.D.H.S. Summer Gardens Competition. D.D.H.S. Barbecue. D.D.H.S. Summer Show. D.D.H.S. Harvest Supper. D.D.H.S. Cheese/Wine Evening. D.D.H.S. - A.G.M. D.W.I. Christmas Fayre . Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2. 30 p.m. Meet first Monday of every month for P. T.A. Committee Meeting. Second Tuesday of every month at 8.00 p.m . Village Hall. Second Tuesday of 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. * Wednesday, 14th May A. G. M. Village Hall Management Committee. *********************** - 11 - DORNEY W . I . MEETING - MARCH 1986 12th March - a truly lovely spring day - such a welcome reprieve after our wintry weather - and so we attended our monthly meeting with renewed energy and ready to accept new challenges with greater effort. Due to a pre-arranged Art-outing our numbers were somewhat depleted, nevertheless attendance was good and we have several new members , a very welcome addition to our gatherings . Mrs . Harpur was pleased to advise that Mrs . Street had agreed to be the delegate, for Dorney & Taplow at the Annual General Meeting at the Albert Hall on 5th June , an occasion, she was assured , she would thoroughly enjoy . The Briefing Meeting at Aylesbury on April 23rd, for the purpose of advising the Resolutions to be proposed at the A.G.M. , was to be attended by Mrs. Allen, Mrs . Street and Mrs . Huddart . Mrs . Allen & Mrs. Crane volunteered to attend the Council Meeting at Aylesbury on April 30th . The outing to Rochfords Nurseries had been arranged and all members participating should be at Taplow W.I . Institute at lo a.m. on April 17th . There is also an outing to Berkeley Castle, in Gloucestershire being arranged some time in June and further details will be given at next month ' s meeting . Mrs . Huddart has kindly agreed to hold a Coffee morning , including "Bring & Buy" at her house on April 21st at 10.30 a .m . I t would be appreciated, if as many members as possible would give this worthy effort their support, as this is associated with the Denman College appeal . A reminder was given of the outing to the Watts Gallery, Compton, preceded by a visit to Guildford Cathedral , on 28th May. This is primarily an Art Outing as the Watts Gallery contains many pictures and sculptures , but it should be an interesting day out to a very pretty part of the country and all are invited to attend. Closing date for applications is April 28th, so Mrs . Allen should be advised of anyone interested at the next meeting . A Ramble is being arranged for May 13th , the route being Seer Green to The Jordans and Lunch is being provided . Further information can be obtained from Mrs. Allen. The Monthly News Letter gave details of Dordogne September 26th to October 5th. application forms for anyone interested date for application is May 3rd. - 12 - a tour to Toulouse and the Mrs . Allen has details and in this tour and the closing • • • • Donations are being received by the Appeal Fund, but there is a long way to go. If anyone has any bright ideas as to how we could do a spot of fund raising, in some new or novel way, do please put it forward at a future meeting for consideration. Our Speaker this month, Mrs. Z. Cooke gave us a fascinating talk on "Saving Our Swans". She, herself, together wit h her husband, is involved in this work, which is yet another worthy effort totally dependent on the goodwill of such people giving unstintingly of their own time and being funded by voluntary donations. She had some excellent slides, which showed the frightful things happening to wildlife due to our own careless and selfish ways. The major hazards were being shot by Air Rifles, Lead poisoning, Accidents with Boats, Entanglement with fishing lines and oil pollution, all with devastating results. Living near the River as we do we should make ourselves more aware of what is happening and see what we can do to assist in preserving these beautiful birds. Next Months Speaker is Mr. L. Grant on "Being a Mastermind". The competition for the month will be the longest word to be found beginning with Wand containing the letter I. W.I. Duties - Child Welfare Clinic, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Crane Mrs. Smith. *********************************** DORNEY WHIST CLUB Should you fancy a change from washing the car, cutting the lawn or watching T. V., try your hand at playing Whist. We meet in the Village Hall at 8 p.m. on alternate Thursdays, and you will be very welcome. Don't let your inability to play serious Whist deter you - it is in fact an asset! Summer dates are as follows: - April April May May May June June July 3rd 17th 1st 15th 29th 12th 26th 10th ***************** - 13 - NATURE NOTES - FEBRUARY/MARCH From 5th February winter held us in its icy grip. Many tufted duck appeared on the Thames and it was reported to me that cormorants had arrived between Bray Lock and Bray Village. I went to see for myself and there were nine perched high up in a tall tree at the end of an eyot. They had probably fished earlier in the day as they sat black and motionless. Some years ago a great spotted woodpecker visited our garden but I had not seen one again until 16th February flying around in the trees in Court Lane. It is a handsome bird, mainly black and white, except for a crimson crown on the juvenile, crimson nape on males and crimson under the tail on both sexes. They have a bad reputation for enlarging the opening of nest boxes to plunder the eggs. An odd looking robin has appeared in our garden. I understand his true home is in a neighbour's garden. He seemed to be bald but when an opportunity for a closer inspection presented itself he was found to have white head feathers. His unusual appearance may prevent him from finding a mate. We found a small tortoiseshell butterfly in the shed. Small tortoiseshells and peacocks which have failed to mate find a warm, dark place, like the folds of curtains, to overwinter hoping to mate in Spring but few survive. During the evening of 24th February a badger was sighted in the garden of "Piemans Way". Unlike foxes, these shy, nocturnal creatures do not prey on poultry. Their main diet is worms. When the ground is too frozen to dig they will forage anywhere. If they scratch at the door of a hen house it is because they are desperate with hunger. At the beginning of March I saw a weasel in the field by Clime's Corner which beat a hasty retreat at my approach. He too, was probably having a lean time. In the same field two rooks were behaving in an unusual manner. One was offering the other f-ood which it seemed willing to take so I would think it was part of their courting routine. The rooks have been busy nest building in the grounds of Dorney Court but those in the rookery by the river have not made such good progress. By the third week in February the supply of berries for redwings and fieldfares had dwindled drastically and many left to find a new supply, probably in the milder parts of north west France and the Scilly Isles before returning home. The effect of milder weather is seen on hawthorn bushes which are tinged with green showing that Spring will soon be here. L. Parker - 14 - • • • • LISTED BUILDINGS IN DORNEY St. James Church Boveney Church Dorney Court Lane End Farmhouse, Ashford Lane Wakehams, Boveney Road Boveney Court Entrance Lodge to Boveney Court Entrance gates to Boveney Court Outbuildings at Boveney Court 2 Barns, Boveney Court Farm Pigeon House Farm Dell1 s Cottage, Common Road Vine Cottage, Common Road Old Brewery at Dorney Court 2 Carthorse Stables at Dorney Court Hermitage Pineapple, Lake End Road Rose Cottage, Lake End Road Cypress Cottage, Lake End Road Halfway Cottage, Lake End Road Vicarage, Lake End Road Dorney Cottage Lake End Road/Village Road Pond Cottage, Lock Path The Old Place, Lock Path Barn Garage at The Old Place The Gatehouse, Village Road Garden Wall at The Gatehouse Dorney House, Village Road Gates, Priers piers, wall to Dorney House Croft, Village Road Garden Wall to Priers Croft Old Dinmings, Village Road Shepherds Close, Village Road Entrance Lodge to Dorney Court, Village Road Gates, piers, railings, walls at Lodge 1 and 2 Dorney Cottages, Village Road - 15 - GRADE I I I II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II ,------------------------------------- Stable for carriage horses, Village Road Old Pond House, Village Road Lodge Farmhouse, Village Road Barn at Lodge Farmhouse Lavender Cottage, Village Road White Heather Garage, Village Road ********************* GRADE II II II II II II 11------------------------------------------------------ II II 11 11 It II U !I II \I Private advertisements will be accepted for publication [I II II JI Rate per insertion :- 20 words £2. 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Telephone: Windsor 865373 2 YEAR GUARANTEED BAffiRIES OPEN 8.30 a.m. • !i.311 p.m. ISATIIROAYS 3.111 pm.I & DAYS A WEEK "LEISURETRACK" BATH ROAD, TAPLOW Near MAIDENHEAD Tel: BURNHAM 67424 All Prices Include Valve Balance and VAT PLUS! * The Latest Computer Balancing ** Wheel Alignment {Free Checkf * Instant Puncture Repairs * Free Battery Check and Fitment * Free Fitting and Change Round * Free Puncture Service for OAP's * * * Free Puncture Service to Kid's Bikes 􀀍j$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 I I /'f CL-// 9' ¥6 mornep 􀀎arisb Jlews ·: r{ t􀀄-􀀅. ;􀀍;:1,., -􀀎􀀏-::....::. .•• , .. 􀀓 .. '. '!:.1'1 ORNfY CHURCH U.CAMPSII I Cl HIGH STREET, BRAY. SL6 2AH. Telephone: MAIDENHEAD 36234 * * * ALSO AT WINDSOR 869055 CHARTERED SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * Quality houses always required in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * • • THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY A NTIQUES VALUATIONS & RESTOR ATIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 APPLETREE COTTAGE-ASHFORD LANE·DORNEY·Nr. WINDSOR-BERKS PATIOS·FENCING·TURFING•PRUNING·ROTOVATING·TREE FELLING TEL: BURNHAM (06286) 61768 • 61084 • DAYTIME: BURNHAM 63259 79 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM, BUCKS. TELEPHONE: BURNHAM 63372 K. & J. GUTHRIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPEN 9.00a.m.-5.30p.m {six days a weak) Flowers for all Occasions. Wreaths and Bouquets to Order. SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY TEAM RECTOR 8.00 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Revd. Canon Jeffery Whale St. Mary's Vicarage, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JW. Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel: Slough 41777 To contact the Rector either telephone him direct or leave a message at Dorney Vicarage, Tel: Burnham 62823. • • • ISSUE NO. 4/86 E D I T O R I A L ***************** MAY, 1986 In former years, when the worker's lot was not always a happy one, Sunday was the only break in the weekly drudgery. It was the Lord's day and a day of rest from servile work . On this day practising Christians attended their several services. Others kept the Sabbath holy as their conscience or circumstance dictated. All but the essential worker enjoyed the precious hours of leisure, savouring the gift of a non-working day. Nowadays, when Sunday churchgoing is a minority occupation and the fourth Commandment is tailored to accommodate individual interpretation, the day of rest has become the day of boredom. Voices in the wilderness cry out for something to do. o, if only The Shops were open! Then perhaps the High Street could replace High Mass, offering something temporal to fill the spiritual void. Fear not, for Evangelists from trade and commerce have promised a New Jerusalem Sunday Trading is at hand. But wait. On the very day I write, Parliament has seen a great light. The Evangelists are recognised as the Devil's advocates and by fourteen votes we are rescued from their wiles and our own foolishness. To my mind this is a fortuitous victory for all of us who wish to keep Sunday as a special day; and I do not mean 1 special 1 solely from a denominational viewpoint. It is special because it is a recognised 1 day-off 1 • If I go shopping then others must serve me, and if shops open, then why not other places of business? Before we know it, the right not to work on Sunday may be unintentionally forfeited. No. Sunday is the one day when we can, for instance, plan a lunchtime get-together in the knowledge that our family and friends can attend, for none need be at work. It is a day when one can drive through or explore English towns without suffering a clog of shoppers. If Sunday is no longer the Lord's day, it is at least the Family's day and on that day I am prepared to give Woolworths a miss. ***************** - 1 - From Canon Jeffery Whale, Rector T H A NKS to In d u s t r y. 1986 is Industry Year. The idea was conceived by the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce following a series of Consultations held at St. George's House, Windsor over the past 10 years. "Some 130 years ago Britain was at the pinnacle of its industrial supremacy; indeed no more than 40 years ago our standard of living was second only to that of the United States. But today we are almost at the bottom of the industrial league by every relevant economic and industrial measure." The above is the beginning of a brochure produced by the RSA to promote Industrial Year, and it goes on to suggest that there is no single, or simple cause for this and concludes that 11we are an industrial country with an anti-industrial culture.11 You may agree with this assessment when you consider the jobs you are encouraging your children to prepare for ! How many of us see industry as a rather dirty, smelly, noisy, manual, semi-skilled occupation that takes place, hopefully, a long way away from where we live ! The fact is, of course, that we would not be able to live in pleasant places; to follow professional careers; to enter the service sector of life; to enjoy education, health services, welfare, the Arts, and most of the other things that make up our standard of life if it were not for Industry which creates the wealth. Involved in the Consultations at Windsor have been representatives from all sectors of the community including management, trades unions, education, politics and government, the media, professional institutions and the Church. The aim of Industrial Year, very much supported by the president of the RSA, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, is to increase an awareness of our dependence on, and the value of Industry 2 • • ' • The Church has long seen and understood this message - at least part of it has. Industrial Mission has grown steadily over the years and in Slough we are fortunate to have The Revd Jeff Hall, Deanery Industrial Chaplain and Mrs Jo Saunders, a full-time chaplain sponsored by GFS. Together with others, they have arranged for a service to mark Industrial Year to take place in St. Mary's Slough on Thursday, May 22nd at 7.30.pm. Come and give thanks for Industry - and for your way of life that depends on it * * * * * * * * * * 48 Harcourt Road. May I, through the Parish News, thank everyone who held and supported the Charity Lunches held during Lent. The sum of £244 was raised towards the work of the following charities: Thames Valley Adventure Playground Thames Valley Hospice Cancer Research Church Charities Maidenhead Mencap Following the success of these lunches, it has been decided to continue holding the lunches throughout the year, the first Thursday of each month. The first will be on June 5th at the home of Mrs Margaret Hutton, Old Timbers, Dorney from 12.00 - 2.00.pm. Please come and enjoy the lunch and the company and help the chosen charity. Margaret Perryman. ==== Private advertisements will be accepted for publication Rate per insertion:- 20 words £2. Each additional work lOp. Payment with advert to one of the Editors, please. - 3 - 8th May 11.00 a.m. Sidesman 1st Reader 11th May 8.00 a. m. 10.00 a.m. Sidesman Sidesman 1st Reader No Creche & Cleaning Flowers Coffee 18th May 8.oo a.m. lo. 30 a.m. Sidesman Sidesman ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER ASCENSION DAY Holy Communion Mrs. Harpur Mrs. Robb Matthew 28: 16-end Acts 1: 1-11 SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION DAY Holy Communion Parish Communion 8. 00 a.m. Mr. Liney 10.00 a.m. Mr. King 10.00 a.m. Mr. Cotterill Sunday School NOTE: 10.a.m. SERVICE Annual Riverside STeeravmi ce. Luke 24: 45-end Ephesians 4: 1-13 Mrs. Eastgate & Mrs. Jones Mrs. Chapman Mrs \e.rner-Horne and Mrs Westendorp PENTECOST Holy Communion Parish Communion 8.00 a.m. Mrs. Ames 10.30 a.m. Mr. Belcher John 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Mrs. Hayton Acts Mrs. King & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Baker 20: 19-23 2: 1-21 Flowers Coffee 25th May 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman Sidesman 1st Reader No Creche & Cleaning Flowers Coffee Mrs. Street Mrs Imes and Mrs Harpur TRINITY SUNDAY Holy Communion Parish Communion 8.00 a.m. Mr. Eastgate 10.30 a.m. Mr. Dollimore 10.30 a.m. Jessica Armstrong Sunday School Mrs. Street Mrs. Smith Mr ard Mrs Belche r. - 4 - John 14: Ephesians 1: 8-17 3-14 • • • • 1st June 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 2ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Sidesman 8.00 Sidesman 10.30 1st Reader 10.30 No Creche & Sunday Cleaning Flowers Coffee Holy Communion Parish Communion a.m. Mr . Handy a.ro. Mrs. Harpur a.m. Mrs. Parker School Mrs. Robb Mrs. Belcher Mrs Coish & Mrs Paton Luke 14 : 15-24 Acts 2: 37-end 8th June 8.00 a.m. 10 . 30 a.m. 3RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Sidesman 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a. m . Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Flowers Coffee Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Robb Mr. Hayton Angela Perryman To be advised Mrs. Harpur & Mrs. Allen Miss Kilpatrick Mr & Mrs Pepler Luke Acts 8: 41-end 4: 8-12 ••< ************************************************************•• ••! DORNEY CONSERVATIVES ••! ! PRE-LUNCH DRINKS ! !• On Sunday, 11t h May •! +: at +: •• •• : THE OLD PLACE , B OVENEY : •! (By kind permission of Mr. & Mrs. Phil lips) •! +: 12 noon - 2 p • •+: .m. •+: ! Tickets El. SO (includes first drink) Children Free £ •+: Available from R. Hutton (Maidenhead 66218) •+: •+: J. Hayton ( Maidenhead 237 69) •+: 􀈚****************************************􀈛******************􀈜 - 5 - THE PARISH PUMP Notes on the Annual Parish Meeting held on 19th March 1986. 1. Some 40 people came to the meeting, including our member of Parliament Tim Smith and the Chairman of the South Bucks District Council Sir Duncan Lock. 2. Interesting reports were received on the Dorney/Eton Project, the Seddings Charity who were able to give a Christmas present to ten widows at Christmas, and on the work and activities of the Dorney Women ' s Institute. 3. The Parish precept or budget for the coming year was noted without comment. 4. It was once again decided to enter the Best Kept Village Competition this year. 5. The Parish Magazine is in fine shape, thanks to the voluntary work done by the Editors, printers, and delivery team. 6. The current position in relation to the Maidenhead flood relief scheme was explained , and the possible relocation of the Perry Oaks Sewage works, on which a report is expected out of British Airways/ '!WA in May. 7. On the question of litter in the village, it was agreed to investigate whether we should employ a part-timer regularly to clear it all up. 8 . The County Boundary Review . It was agreed generally and without any dissention, that Berkshire ' s proposals are an evil invasion of the wishes of the inhabitants . Their silvery words are going to cause us an enormous amount of work. Their threat to take us over is a real one and could have a severe impact on the way of life in the village. It was stressed repeatedly at the meeting that everyone should write to the Boundary Commission, both husbands and wives seperately, expressing their views. The fact that the official time limit may have passed would certainly not mean that letters would be unread . Tim Smith said that he personally took - 6 - real notice of letters, as opposed to a petition. If you have not done so, please write to the Boundary Commission at the following address: S.T. GARRISH ESQ. , Secretary, Local Government Boundary Commission, Room 122, 20, Albert Embankment, LONDON SEl 2TJ . The meeting discussed worries everyone had over Berkshire's attitude to Education and the affect it would have on our school, which could disappear, their attitude to planning and the expansionist nature of Maidenhead, and that they see the green fields of Dorney with avaricious eyes. It appeared that Maidenhead were resisting one of the TWA ' s flood relief schemes which would go through their borough and were pushing for it to run through Buckinghamshire and Dorney, although the scheme was entirely for Maidenhead's benefit and not at all for ours. W A N T E D *********** June - July - August - September Someone to keep the Parish free of casual litter. This would entail about 12½ hours per month for a remuneration of E25 . If interested, please contact either Peter Belcher on Maidenhead 27047 or the Parish Clerk on Burnham 2041. ***************** ******************************** ****************** DORNEY DOG TRAINING CLUB STARTING MAY 9TH 1986 DOMESTIC AND COMPETITION OBEDIENCE . ALL BREEDS WELCOME. FURTHER DETAILS RING MARLOW ( 06284) 5042. ********************************* Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Jean Foster-Key . Maidenhead 36875. 7 DIARY OF EVENTS Thursday, Sunday, Sunday, 1st May 18th May llth May Wednesday, 14th May Thursday, 15th May Thursday, 29th May Thursday, 12th June Saturday, 21st June Thursday, 26th June July - date to be advised Saturday, 5th July Thursday, 10th July Sunday, 13th July Saturday, 19th July/ Sunday, 20th July Saturday, 26th July Saturday, Saturday, Friday, Friday, Friday, 6th 27th 24th 21st 29th September September October November November Dorney Whist Club. D.D.H.S. Bring & Buy Sale. Dorney Conservatives Pre-lunch drinks 12 noon - 2 p.m. @ The Old Place. A.G.M. Village Hall Management Committee . Dorney Whist Club. Dorney Whist Club. Dorney Whist Club. P . T.A. Barbecue in the School grounds. Dorney Whist Club. D.D.H.S. Open Evening. P.T.A. Summer Fete in the School grounds. Dorney Whist Club. Vicarage 'Happening' @ 2. 15-4.30 p.m. I )D.D.H. S. Summer Gardens Competition. D.D.H.S. Barbecue. D.D.H. S . Summer Show. D.D.H. S . Harvest Supper. D.D.H. S . Cheese/Wine Evening . D.D .H.S. - A.G.M. D.W.I. Christmas Fayre. DORNEY WOMEN 1 S INSTITUTE Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2.30 p . m . DORNEY P.T .A. Meet first Monday of every month for P.T. A . Committee Meeting. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Second Tuesday of every month at 8. 00 p.ro. Village Hall. ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE Second Tuesday of every other month at 7.45 p . m. preceding the Parish Council Meeting . DORNEY P.c.c. First Wednesday o f every month at 8.00 p.m. Dorney Vicarage . DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITI'EE Meet second Wednesday of every month. DORNEY OVER 60 LUNCHEON Meet second Tuesday of every month CLUB at the Vicarage. ***************** - 8 - • • • • • Dear Editors, Riverside Park Satchell Lane, Ramble, Hampshire. Joan and I left Rookwood on Saturday 22nd March after 31 years, 9 years in Lea Lodge, Oak Stubbs Lane, the remainder in Old Marsh Lane. When we arrived in Dorney Reach in 1955 the M4 was only being talked about although some work had been started in 1939. The Blue Bus Service ran from Maidenhead to Windsor and was run by a Mr. Coles. The only jet aircraft in civil use was the De Havilland Comet and this was hardly ever heard. We have fond memories of the many good friends and acquaintances we made and the PTA Tramps Parties and Barbecues held at "Rookwood". The fun we had with a vintage Leyland Fire Engine and quite a few old military vehicles (Goodness knows what the neighbours thought.). Enough of looking back.we are busy settling in to our new type of life style, owning and running Riverside Park (Caravan and Camping) Hamble. We can discuss whether the tide is in or out,what yacht or cruiser is passing as we eat breakfast: We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of touring caravans and campers although we have quite a large amount of permanent residents 52 weeks per year. We have changed Thames-side walks for River Hamble walks, and rural Dorney for the charming village of Hamble. To all our many friends and acquaintances who we did not say cheerio to, we would like to say it now and thanks for making our stay in Dorney so good. If any of you are in the Southampton area please call and visit, or if you are caravaners or campers come and stay. Best Wishes, Bill & Joan Hakesley. ************ VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE *************** The A. G.M. will be held on Wednesday May 14th at 8. 15 p.m. in the Village Hall. All members of the Parish ar􀈙 invited to attend, to learn about the work of the Committee in running your Hall, to make constructive suggestions and - dare we say it - perhaps even offer some help towards managing this community asset. Your attendance will be very welcome. ********************************* - 9 - DORNEY W.I. MEETING FOR APRIL 1986 A rather sparsely attended meeting this month but, nevertheless, due to an excellent Speaker a most enjoyable one. After the usual business preliminaries given by Mrs. Harpur and Mrs. Allen. Mrs. Huddart was asked for comments on the Group meeting at Taplow W.I. This, apparently had been a well organised and enjoyable meeting with an able and interesting Speaker. There is to be an "Eating for Health" day at Hazells Hall, Aylesbury on 18th June. Anyone interested in attending should advise Mrs. Allen as applications must be received by the organising office before 20th May. Also being held at Hazells Hall is a Hong Kong Day and Evening on June 30th. This should be an interesting occasion, the arrangements for the day session having two Speakers, both showing slides and will answer questions, and there will also be two films. In the evening there will be a film and a Speaker followed by Dancers. Attention was drawn to the outing to Berkely Castle on 19th June. As arrangements need to be finalised as soon as possible, members are requested to advise Mrs. Crane or Mrs. Allen, if their names have not been included already, of their intention to be included. Husbands and friends of members will be welcome to join the outing. Mrs. Hill was requested to comment on a half yearly Budget and to the relief of all, she ably presented a satisfactory picture of our present financial status. We are still on the credit side. The May meeting is the one at which Resolutions for the A.G.M. have to be debated. Four members are attending a Resolutions Meeting and will advise the outcome for our decisions and to brief Mrs. Street who is to be our delegate at the Albert Hall Meeting. We don't usually have a Speaker at this May meeting but, having read, with interest, the article by Mr. & Mrs. Burns on Dog training, and their intention to start Training Classes in Dorney on May 9th, we very much appreciate that they have kindly consented to come and talk to us on this most important subject; which we are sure will be of interest to us all. Our Speaker this month was Mr. L. Grant on being a Mastermind. It will be remembered by persons interested in this prograrmne, he won this title in 1981, and he gave us an entertaining and interesting account on what is involved in achieving this title, and was able to answer some questions which had been puzzling about the arrangements for the programme. W.I. Duties - Child* *W*e*l*f*a*r*e* *C*l**in*i*c*;* *M*r*s*.* *H*i*l*l* *a*n*d** M*r s. Crane. - 10 - ' • • • SHORT TENNIS Short tennis is a fun game which has been devised for It is played with a light plastic bat and to develop hand and eye co-ordination for as giving much enjoyment. safe sponge all racquet young children. ball and helps sports as well The Bucks Lawn Tennis Association has set up a short Tennis Action Group to promote the game in the county and much has already been done by way of visits to local schools and the setting-up of coaching and playing groups. Classes are currently being run at Burnham Secondary school, opendale Road, Burnham on Tuesdays:- 4.00-5.00 p.m. - Classes for Beginners and/or Improvers. 5.00-6.00 p.m. - Players Session. Cost: £5.00 per child for 5 sessions. Enquiries regarding these classes or any other short tennis matter to:- Mrs. D. Marsh, 115, Hag Hill Rise, Taplow, Maidenhead, SL6 OLT. Telephone - Burnham 4805. ************* ******************* The Jumble Sale on April 4th made £185 for Church funds. I wish to thank all those who sent items for sale and those who gave their time to help in the afternoon and evening. Due to Ken Richmond's expertise as auctioneer the auction raised £50 out of so little. Mary Robb. CHURCHWARDENS: Mr M.J.Armstrong Badgers, Village Road Dorney. Burnham 5595 - 11 - *********************** Mrs J. Richmond Ranworth Harcourt Road Dorney Reach. Maidenhead 26972 NATURE NOTES - MARCH/APRIL During mid March a pair of swans were exploring the eyot by the M4 bridge probably with a view to nesting there. This eyot is flooded when the river is high and is too accessible from the bank when the river is low as children play there. I hope the swans will not make their home in this place. By this time many hawthorns were well in leaf, sprays of blackthorn were in blossom, leaves of lords and ladies were 4 inches high and the catkins on several alders had come into red and yellow flower. On March 16th I watched a flock of bramblings in the ploughed field between Marsh Lane and Old Marsh Lane but this pleasure was soon spoilt by some noisy motor cycles which scared away the birds. They were most likely returning to their summer breeding grounds. Bramblings closely resemble chaffinches except for the male having an orange breast and shoulder patch and in summer his head turns from brown to black. The colour of the female is lighter than a chaffinch. The first celandines and coltsfoot were flowering by the third week in March making cheerful patches of vivid colour and hazel catkins, now much larger, quivered pale and powdery on slender twigs. March, which should go out like a lamb went:out like a lion. Easter week began with a ;1urricane but sycamores and elders were noticeably green and fat chestnut buds had burst through their tough, sticky casing. At the commencement of April the great crested grebes were still indulging in their elaborate courting ritual which includes vigorous head bobbing and display of the chestnut and black frills at the sides of the head,only there during the breeding season. A few years ago a pair of blackbirds nested on top of a post in my neighbour's garden. The cock bird was very belligerent in protecting his family and made my cat's life a misery, giving vent to piercing warning shrieks whenever she appeared and "dive bombing" her. On one occasion she had to take refuge in the scullery sink when the persistent bird followed her into the house and eventually she refused to set foot in the garden. I was thankful when the blackbirds' family was fully fledged. I am also thankful to see that the swans have abandoned the aforementioned eyot as a possible nesting site. The white headed robin I mentioned last month has not been seen since the middle of March. L. Parker. - 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. Gorle, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Harland, Mrs. Hellmuth, Mrs. Hewitt Teale, Miss Kilpatrick, Mrs. Millward, Mrs. Oxlade, Mrs. Pilkington, Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Sharphouse, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Wiltshire, Mrs. Wooller, Mrs. Wright. Rate of Subscription: £3.00 per annum for 10 issues. (Payable in Advance). It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. 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 WEDDING & PRIVATE CAR HIRE Windsor Branch: 61, St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 865982 DAY & NIGHT SERVICE J.B. PET SUPPLIES. 31, Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick. PETS: INCLUDING BIRDS & SMALL ANIMALS. Tel: Windsor 850994 PET FOODS for CATS, DOGS, HORSES, SMALL ANIMALS and BIRDS. BULK FOOD ALSO SUPPLIED. NEVILLE AND GRIFFIN LIMITED DAIRY FARMERS (Est. 1857) Milk • Skimmed Milk • Eggs • Bread • Fruit Juice • Potatoes 733, Bath Road, Taplow. WORKS ONLY KING STABLE STREET ETON. Tel: WINDSOR 854828 UPHOLSTERER ANTIQUE AND MODERN FURNITURE FULL RANGE OF FABRICS SUPPLIED ESTIMATES FREE Tel : Burnham 3277 HOME 42MEADOW WAY DORNEY REACH. Tel: MAIDENHEAD 30806 • • B.H.S./A.B.A.S. 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Telephone: MAIDENHEAD 36234 * * * ALSO AT WINDSOR 869055 CHARTERED SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * Quality houses always required in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY A NTIQUES V A LUATIONS & RESTORA TIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 APP L ETREE COT TAGE-ASHFORD LANE·DORNEY-N,. WINDSOR-BERKS PATIOS·FENCING-TURFING·PRUNING·ROTOVATING·TREE FELLING T EL ,B URNHAM (06286161768 • 61084 • DAYTIME, BURNHAM 63259 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 (six days a week/ Flowers for all Occasions. Wreaths and Bouquets to Order. SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY TEAM RECTOR 8.00 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Revd. Canon Jeffery Whale St. Mary's Vicarage, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JW. Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel: Slough 41777 To contact the Rector either telephone him direct or leave a message at Dorney Vicarage, Tel: Burnham 62823. ISSUE NO. 5/86 E D I T O R I A L ***************** JUNE, 1986 Our Parish Magazine carries news and views of the 'goings-on' of our parish and is not, as we can read, wholly concerned with Church Affairs. However, it seems we are getting tardy with our submission of copy lately and this results in our not being able to get the Magazine out on the first of each month as we would like to do. Could you please be sure to get your copy in by 16 of each month. We welcome a report this month from Mr. Luckin, Headmaster, and Kristina Richmond, pupil, of our School. Mr. Luckin is going to make this a regular feature. There is a lot going on in our school, not the least the fact that they have five computer terminals and are well up to date with the use of this new technolc,gy. To another extreme Colonel & Mrs. Wildish have had for sale some of the chinese porcelain brought up from the bottom of the sea bed, having lain there since 1572. This porcelain is of world wide interest and great excitement, and we are lucky to have been able to see it in our own parish, at The Old School Antiques. ******************* - 1 - ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER 15th June 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 Flowers 22nd June 8.oo 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 Flowers 29th June 8. 00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman 8 .oo a.m. Sidesman 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee Flowers 4TH SUNDAY AFI'ER PENTECOST Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Armstrong Mr. Grenfell Luke 15: 1 - lo Mrs. Parker Acts 8:26 - 38 Mrs. Breslin, Mrs. King & Mrs. Hayton Mrs. Belcher & Mrs. Neal Mrs. Baker & Mrs. Gorle Mrs. Ames 5TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Breslin Mr. King Luke 10: 1 - 12 Mrs. Robb Acts 11: 4 - 18 Mrs. Grenfell, Mrs. westendorp & Mrs. HaJton Mrs. Palmer Mrs. Keith & Mrs. Ashley Mrs. Chapman 6TH SUNDAY AF"l'ER PENTECOST Holy Communion Mattins Mr. Booth Mr. Pepler Mrs . Hayt0r: Angela Perryman, Acts 9: 32 - end 􀈨zekiel 2: 1 - 7 Mrs. westendorp & Mrs. Pepler Mrs. Ames & Mrs. Chapman Mrs. Perryman & Mrs. Dover Mrs. Street - 2 - • • • 6th July 7TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8 . 00 a.m. lo. 30 a.m. Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Liney Sidesman 10.30 a.m. Mrs. Richmond Mark 12: 28 - 34 1st Reader 10. 30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Mrs. Pepler Romans 8: 1 - 11 Mrs. Williams, Mrs. King & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Parker & Mrs. Richmond Coffee Mrs. Richmond & Mrs. Williams Flowers Mrs. Smith ****************** DORNEY CONSERVATIVES ******************** ********************* BARBECUE ******** On Sunday, 6th July 12 noon - 4 p.m. at The Chauntry, Lake End Road, (By kind permission of Mr. & Mrs. J. Robb) Tickets E3 Children 4 - 12yrs. El Available from 46 Harcourt Road, Maidenhead 23769 ******* ******************************************** ** ************** - 3 - THE PARISH PUMP Notes on the Annual Parish Meeting held on 13th May 1986. 1. Peter Belcher and David Shott were elected Chairman and Vice Chairman. 2. Highways. We received notice that the County Council intends to undertake structural repairs to the B3026 between Court Lane and the A4 on parts of the carriageway, and on Marsh Lane between Ye Meads and the A4. Structural repairs mean rather more than resurfacing with chippings. White lining in the area will take place as soon as the machine is back. The Parish Council is to write to the County about the very deep pot holes on the Common and the state of the road out s ide the Vicarage. (This may be covered by the structural repairs aforementioned). 3. Trains from Taplow. The Clerk has received a reply to his letter to British Rail regarding the new time-table. It is published elsewhere in the magazine. 4. Berkshire/Buckinghamshire Boundaries. We reiterated our objections to Berkshire 1 s latest proposals to take over the whole of Buckinghamshire up to the M40, as our s ame comments apply as to their former takeover plans. 5. Lighting. We are to take no further action to improve s treet lighting nor to make the lights brighter. If we increase the size of the bulbs from 100 to 150 watt s, the electricity charges go up by half. We are told that the only way to improve lighting would be to install a new sodium type, such as they have in Datchet; which is very expensive and looks urban in character. we may, however, have to replace some of our exis ting lamp standards when they fall over. 6. Accounts. A total of £403 was authorised for payment, the principle payment being the supply and erection of the two signs saying 'Dorney Village Hall 1 ; an d £58.50 for the Auditors, £43 for the replacement of a lamp. - 4 - • ' 7. Planning matters. No comment was made on the following - conservatory and access way at Dorney House, extension at Dorney End, Dorney Reach extension at Highfield, Old Marsh Lane. Comment was made on an application for a house and garage and accessway on land adjacent to 3 Oak Stubbs Lane that although there appeared to be adequate space for a house at this location in the light of recent approvals granted on appeal by the Minister, the continuing of infilling in this area would result in a change in the character to a more built up and densly populated community. The latest of the Green Acres saga continues, this time between Green Acres and 19 Oak Stubbs Lane, (formerly outline permission) . The Minister has now granted approval on appeal for the detailed plans, which we had thought were too big for the site. However, the Minister had said that items of landscaping should be approved before the development started before his approval becomes fully operative, but building work has already started now to the annoyance of all. The District Council has been informed and we wait to see what may happen. 8. Next Meeting is on 10th June in the Village Hall . 9. The Thames long distance Path. we received a leaflet setting out the aims of this project and a plan which shows that the long distance path in Dorney follows exactly the line of the existing tow path, including the diversion between the trees in Trumpers Field. The Thames Path is one of a series of long distance paths, such as the Ridgeway and it is proposed to run from the source of the Thames at Lechlade in Gloucestershire, through Dorney and down to London and maybe beyond. This project is the fourteenth such route, if it is completed, created by the Countryside Commission and will be the first to follow the course of a river. It would also be W1ique because of its accessability to town dwellers, passing as it does through Maidenhead, Reading and Oxford etc. Although our tm,􀈪 path is fairly well used, I do not suppose that those people who have frontages onto the river will be particularly pleased at the increase in traffic but we are to hope that the Countryside Commission will undertake its responsibil ity with regard to litter and protection and enhancement of the footpath. Further information can be obtained from: Ms. J. Blair, Thames Path Project Officer, C/o Thames Water Authority, Amenities and Recreation Office, Nugent House, Vastern Road, Reading, Berkshire, RGl 9DB, Telephone Reading 593530. - 5 - 10. Best Kept Village Competition. We are in the Morris Cup with preliminary judging from 1st - 15th June, and presuming we are successful in that the final judging is in the first week in July. 11. Grass cutting. The mower will soon be seen at work (probably will have been at work by the time you see this) . 12. Cheap beer sign at Palmer Arms. This was considered to be somewhat distasteful and a gentle letter is to be written requesting its 13. removal. Our bus. Nothing official has been received about the bus company's announcement that the route to Dorney is unprofitable and they do not wish to run the bus. The County Council can, in fact, subsidise it and make it attractive to the bus canpany, whether they chose to do so or not remains to be seen. 14. Rubbish Skip. It was thought that these had been better looked after, more speedily emptied and probably accounted for the chairman's grass box disappearing when he accidentally left it by the side. It was lucky that his car was not parked nearby. 15. Burnham Grammer School. The future of this school is in doubt because the County Council forecast that there will not be enough children to sustain proper education in the 1990's. The proposal is that our children will be bussed to Beaconsfield and that Burnham Secondary School would move to Burnham Grammer School buildings. The Parish Council felt that as we had no access to figures or statistics which were being well argued by the County and the parent ' s Action Committee that we should support the retention of the Grammer School on the grounds which we have argued before in the past, that it is part of the community of Dorney and its removal would jeopardise the village spirit. The Parish Council was unanimous in this and are to write, as you may also do, to : the Chief Education Officer, Falling School Rolls, County Rall, Aylesbury HP20 lUZ, should you wish to give your opinion. Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Jean Foster-Key. Maidenhead 36875. - 6 - British Rail Western Region S.B. Newey General Manager P.J. Chapman Esq Clerk to the Council Dorney Parish Council "Tremawgan" 19 Bredward Close BURNHAM Bucks SLl 7DL 􀀅 MAr. C􀀆, 21 April 1986 Thank you ror your letter dated 14 April about train services to and from Taplow. This year we have found it necessary to review Western Region suburban services for two main reasons. First, we have had to adjust to changing patterns of demand; and, second, we have to improve their rinancial results which are more adverse than elsewhere in the London commuter belt . The changes are inevitably designed to reduce , overall , the number o f trains and traincrews employed during morning and evening peak periods ; that is the only way to make significant savings in real terms. Additional peak hour services are particularly expensive to run because they require resources for only two or three hours each day . Earnings from these trains arc relatively low. They are less well-loaded than those on most comparable routes: so we must run longer , fewer trains during the peaks. Another reason for our poor financial results is the age and nature of the trains we have to use: better financial performance now is an important prelude to investment from 1988 onwards in new diesel "Sprinter" trains for all Western Region services in the London area. The chief complaint from Taplow seems to be about the loss of the 18 33 service from Paddington, at present a locomotive-hauled train (as opposed to a diesel multiple unit) running non-stop to Taplow and then serving all stations to Didcot. Despite allegations of crowding. there are normally spare second class seats on this train when it leaves London. Most of its users travel to Maidenhead or Twyford; they will have a new service at 18 45. Research has revealed greater demand from Burnham than from Taplow; so the 18 45 will call only at Burnham before Maidenhead. The 18 27 $emi-fast train will serve Taplow (19 OS} and there will be a new fast train at 19 10 from Paddington, reaching Taplow at 19 38 with one stop, at Slough. I enclose a draft of the new commuter timetable which will, I hope, dispel your anxiety about our new services . Yours Sincerely, Sidney Newey. - 7 - DIARY OF EVENTS Thursday, 12 th Saturday, 21st Thursday, 26th July - date to Saturday, 5th Sunday, 6th Thursday, 10th Sunday, 13th Saturday, 19th Sunday 20th Saturday, 26th Saturday, 6th Saturday, 27th Friday, 24th Friday, 21st Friday, 29th DORNEY WOMEN 'S DORNEY P.T. A. PARISH COUNCIL June June June be advised July July July July July/ July July September September October November November INSTITUTE MEETING ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE DORNEY P .C .C. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 LUNCHEON CLUB Dorney Whist Club. P.T.A. Barbecue in the School grounds. Dorney Whist Club. D.D.H.S. Open evening. P.T.A. Summer Fete in the School grounds. Dorney Conservatives Barbecue, 12 noon - 4 p. m. @ The Chauntry, Lake End Road. Dorney Whist Club. Vicarage 'Happening' @ 2. 15-4. 30 p.m. I ) D.D.H.S. Summer Gardens Competition. D.D.H.S. Barbecue. D.D.H.S. Summer Show. D.D.H.S. Harvest Supper. D.D.H.S. Cheese/Wine Evening. D.D.H.S. - A.G.M. D.W.I. Christmas Fayre. Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2.30 p. m. Meet first Monday of every month for P.T. A. Committee Meeting. Second Tuesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. Village Hall. Second Tuesday of 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 - ' • DORNEY W. I. - 14th May, 1986 Strangely, with the advent of better weather, the number of absences from our monthly meeting increases, presumably the holiday season i s upon us already, but there was a sadly diminished number this month. On reviewing previous activities Mrs. Harpur drew attention to the Coffee morning held at Mrs. Huddart 1 s house. This had been a most e􀈩joyable event with everyone attending contributing generously, and with Mrs. Huddart's hard work to make this a success, the excellent sum of £72.40 was achieved. A good start to the Denman College fund raising. Further details were given on the outing to Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire, June 19th. Payment should be made to Mrs. Crane as soon as possible, and two seats are still available for anyone not already listed. Departure time 9. 30 a.m. Harcourt Road. Mrs. Allen, who had attended the Spri:ag Cc,11rr.:il Meeting with Mrs. Crane, was asked for comments - she said this had been a mos t enjoyable meeting with tepresentatives from 176 W.I's attending, the subject of the meeting being "What the W.I. means to us". Advice was also given of a Raffle which had been arranged, the prizes being 2 Clocks and 2 Watches. Anyone willing to participate sho ul d contact Mrs. Allen who has all the detail s. Another effort in aid of Denman is a Rainbow Garden Party to be held at Notley Abbey, Long Crendon on July 19th 2.30 to 6 p.m. Apparently this is well worth a visit if only for the lovely gardens an d grounds but there will be many other attractions to make this a very pleasant outing for a worth while cause. An outing to Norwich has been arranged for 5th August, ticket s £6. The picking up places will be High Wycombe, Farnham Common, or Beaconsfield for this area, with a departure time of approximately 8 a.m. leaving Norwich at 5 p.m. interested members shou}d contact Mrs. Allen, who has the appl ication forms. A Buckinghamshire Village Book is being compiled and we have been requested to supply a write up of Dorney. Any members having any items of interest to donate, historical, or otherwise, should contact Mrs. Allen. We hope to make this a worthy contribution, as we feel Dorney Village has much of interest worthy of recording. At this meeting, Resolutions to be put forward at the A.G.M. were discussed, all of which were favourably agreed, being subjects which most caring people take very seriously and feel need much attention. - 9 - Mr. & Mrs. Burns, who have recently started a Dog Training Class in Dorney, very kindly came along and gave a very interesting talk and demonstration of Dog obedience training. The way the dog behaved in this demonstration was a great credit to their training and proved how worth-while it is to give a little of our time to achieve this result, the dog, too, obviously appreciated the effort as it so obviously enjoyed the exercise and was such a happy animal. It is hoped that Mr. & Mrs. Burns will have many people taking their Pets along to the classes as it is felt that the training they can give will be of valuable assistance to all Dog owners. The Speaker next month will be Mr. F. Fuzzens on Shopping in Victorian Windsor. The competition will be an item of Victoriana. W.I. Duties - Child Welfare Clinic - Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Cobb & Mrs. Crane. My Trip to the Royal Festival Hall On Thursday April 17, Cleo Hill and I had to go to the Royal Festival Hall to sing with the Bucks County Junior Choir. We set London lunch. off for Windsor Station at about 11.30 a.m. and we got to at 12.30 p.m. We went to the Royal Festival Hall and had We met Miss Redding in the Waterloo Room and had a rehearsal. After the rehearsal we were allowed to go out if we had our parents with us, we could go out as my mum and Cleos mum were there. we got back absolutely soaked, with Danny Bakers autograph. We had been round St Pauls Cathedral we had been in the Whispering Gallery. At 7.30 p.m. we were all very nervous, we got in our lines and walked onto the stage. We were the second to perform so we sat looking at the audience for a while. Then it was our turn to perform. We sang: The Marching Round, Bell Song, My Grandfathers Clock, Eriskeray Love Lilt and Tomorrow (from Annie) . we sat on the stage until the interval. We went back to the Waterloo Room and to our stuff and sat in the audience. When the whole thing had actually finished we got to the car. We got home at about 11. 30 p.m. absolutely worn out. Kristina Richmond. - 10 - • • • • DORNEY SCHOOL we are now entering an extremely busy and enjoyable part of the school year with athletics, cricket, swimming, rounders etc. to look forward to. A party of the oldest children have just returned from a study week in Slimbridge where they stayed in the youth hostel and enjoyed several educational visits. Perhaps the highlight was a visit to the Falconry Centre at Newent where the children saw flying demonstrations from lanner falcons and tawny eagles. Everyone was ducking as these raptors swooped, a little too close for comfort, overhead. The children are now working on aspects of the trip ready for a parents' evening on JW1e 6th. 'l'he choir are actively involved in tbe Burnham Music Festival which, once again, is being organised by our own Miss E. Anthony. Forty children will participate in the massed choir representing several schools, with the performances taking place at Burnham Secondary School on May 22nd. Two members of the school choir, Kristina Richmond and Cleo Hill, sang in the County Choir at the Festival Hall in the middle of April. We are very proud to have been represented on that occasion. Finally the 12+ results have once again arrived. We send good wishes for future success to all those who are leaving us at the end of the term. For your information 8 children will be going to Burnham Grammar, 2 to St. Bernard' s Convent (a Grammar School in Slough) and 6 to Burnham Secondary. C.J.R. Luckin ********** The N.S.P.C.C. held a house to house collection *********** in Dorney, Taplow & Burnham from 21 - 27 April 1986 and this collection raised the total sum of £1,096. 54 of which £86.21 came from Dorney. The N.S.P. C.C. would wish to thank Mrs. Audrey Wooller, Mrs. Bowley and Mrs. Dicks amongst others for their help in raising this sum. ****************** - 11 - NATURE NOTES APRIL/MAY In mid April a pair of swans reappeared in the vicinity of the M4 bridge. The cob paraded aggresively up and down, head low on raised wings. He d􀈧ove off the smaller water fowl except some coot who were so engrossed in a running fight of their own that they were oblivious to anything else and continued their battle up to Monkey Island where I lost sight of them. Tufted ducks are still here sheltering round the Bray eyots as the river is flowing swiftly. I regret to report that the rookery on the Bray side of the river is down to 15 nests from 21 last year and 32 three years ago. Carpets of celandines are everywhere with blue speedwell here and there. I also found a few violets on the river bank. At a rare interval when the sun shone several yellow brimstone, tortoiseshell and peacock butterflies were fluttering around and a chiff-chaff hopped quickly from branch to branch seeking insects. I also sighted a willow warbler on the same walk and a delightful foal in a nearby field. A jay has been seen near Bray Lock and a kingfisher visits a pond in a neighbour's garden, doubtless after the goldfish. During another walk along the river bank I witnessed the comical sight of a squirrel which had ventured too near to a starling 1 s nest being chased down the tree and across a lawn by the irate bird. The squirrel definitely had the worst of it. May Day was the warmest and sunniest for many a year. Orange tip butterflies and small whites, along with the other species mentioned, were flying around enjoying the sunshine. Trees are in blossom but as many have green or yellowish green flowers, some in clusters, some pendulant, their beauty is invariably taken for granted. The flower of the ash has a frizzy appearance and the few elms that remain sport an attractive brownish, pink bloom. The rough wind on 4th May wreaked havoc with the blossom and tore the fat red and yellow catkins off the black poplars. I found some dainty, pale mauve milkmaids - once so common, now so few. Blackbirds' eggs have hatched in a neighbour's garden. As wrens and tits have also nested there, they will have the pleasure of watching the fledglings. L. Parker. - 12 - 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. 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SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY TEAM RECTOR : 8.00 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Revd. Canon Jeffery Whale St. Mary's Vicarage, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JW. Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel: Slough 41777 To contact the Rector either telephone him direct or leave a message at Dorney Vicarage, Tel: Burnham 62823. ISSUE NO. 6/86 JULY, 1986 E D I T O R I A L The letter published in last month's magazine from the General Manager, British Rail Western Region to Dorney Parish Council ended with the words 11 ! enolose a draft of the new commuter timetable which will, I hope, dispel your anxiety about our new services." The letter was dated 21st April and referred to the timetable which was introduced on 12th May. Well I must say that a preview of the new timetable did nothing to dispel my anxiety and now, several weeks into the new service, my fears have been confirmed rather than allayed. Over the years, despite regular and substantial fare increases, the Taplow/Paddington commuter has learned not to expect any improvement in service. In fact any changes have usually been to our disadvantage. This latest timetable introduces marked restrictions and longer journey times in both peak and off-peak periods. I believe that British Rail has been inundated with letters and petitions of protest from the now angry commuters of the Thames Valley. How many public meetings have been called I do not know but I attended one in Maidenhead where BR officials attempted to answer their critics. It is apparent that at present Western Region passengers are, to say the least, extremely displeased with the high-handed attitude adopted by BR, who insist that the commuter service is unprofitable and that therefore only fewer and more crowded trains can make it viable. Perhaps we should be thankful that, in one final attempt to balance the books, the commuter service was not cancelled altogether. Of course money can be found for really vital projects, like the new terrazzo forecourt at Paddington Station and the specially designed livery in red, blue, white and grey, for Network SouthEast. Some essential work too has been carried-out at Taplow Station - all the lamp-posts have been painted.bright red. For years, unpainted, they merged into the treescaped background. Now they stand out like rocket-missiles in a peace parade. Consider too all the money spent on those the "We 're getting there" advertisements; rail travellers throughout the Country. masterly works of fiction - designed surely to infuriate "Getting there" may be a long-term goal for British Rail but commuters would like to get there now; at speed, on time and in at least a modicum of comfort. ************************** - 1 - From the Revd Canon Jeffery Whale, Rector THE REVD COLIN H. PONTIN It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Colin Pontin as an assistant priest within the Riverside Team Ministry. Colin will be joining us towards the end of July and will be officially licensed and welcomed at a special service on:- Tuesday, July 22nd at 8.00 p.m. in St. James', Dorney The appoinbnent has been made possible for two reasons: First, it has long been the wish of the Burnham Deanery Pastoral Committee to provide additional help to the parish or team that provides the Rural Dean, to compensate, as it were, for the work the RD is bound to do at Deanery level. Secondly, the changes introduced in the 'Project' which led to there being no Team Vicar of Dorney coupled with the uncertainties of the scheme to bring Eton into the Team has given rise to considerable strain on our ministerial resources, and the Bishop was keen that this should be eased. Colin Pontin's work will be in two main areas: 1) He will become responsible for the parish of Dorney being, to all intents and purposes, Priest in Charge. Although he will not live in Dorney, arrangements are being made to ensure that a pastoral base is provided from which he can exercise his ministry and to which parishioners may come. 2) He will work as a colleague with me in Datchet becoming responsible for specific areas of ministry as well as sharing in the ordering of worship and so on. In additional, Colin will be expected to contribute to the life and ministry of the Team as a whole in the same way that the other clergy do. Whilst it is the policy of our Team Ministry to encourage the growth in worship and witness of the churches in the local areas we are conscious of the great benefits that come from sharing resources, insights and some aspects of ministry (eg. our Marriage Preparation Courses and Confirmation Weekends), and to these ends all the clergy are committed. At present, Colin is an assistant curate in the parish of Christ Church, Downend, Bristol. He entered the ministry after a career in business in Wimborne, and is 49. He therefore will bring to our Team and Parish considerable experience relevant to this area in addition - 2 - to that of priestly ministry. Colin has a wife, Jennifer, and children Catriona, 21, Nicholas 19 and Joanna 12. May I say, in what is likely to be my last major contribution to Dorney Newsletter, how much I have enjoyed the priviledge of becoming more intimately aquainted with the parish than in my years as Rector up to 1985. I look forward to continuing that in a small way. But the final word must be one of thanks for the stirling work of churchwardens Michael and Joy on whose shoulders so much responsibility has fallen and to Dr. Newell Wallbank who has so willingly taken services on a regular basis. I know that he will continue to give help to us. Jeffery Whale. ************************* ******************************************************************** An Altar Cloth is missing from the church, if anyone has taken it for some reason, please will they return it, to the church. ******************************************************************** July Sept. oct. Nov. Dec. 3rd 4th 2nd 6th 4th CHARITY LUNCH LIST Marion Hellmuth, Boskerris, 15, Marsh Lane. Maureen Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road. Alison Fell, Old Dimmings, Dorney. Dot Belcher, 6, Harcourt Road. Mary Robb, The Chauntry, Lake End Road. ****************** *************** *************** Thank you for your kind support for the June charity lunch. Your generosity enabled me to send £160 to the Royal National Lifeboat Institute. Margaret Hutton. ******************􀂕***********􀂖*********************************** - 3 - ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER 13th July 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 Flowers 20th July 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 Flowers 22nd July 8 .oo p.m. Sidesman 1st Reader 27th July 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 Flowers 8TH SUNDAY AY1'ER PENTECOST Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Dollimore Mr. Robb Luke 6:27-38 Mrs. Parker 1 Corinthians 12: 4-13 Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Belcher & Mrs. Neal Mr. & Mrs. Robb Mrs. Belcher 9TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Eastgate Mr. Handy Mark 9:14-29 Mrs. Liney 2 Corinthians 6: 3-10 Mrs. Grenfell, Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Hayton Mrs. Palmer Mr. & Mrs. Hayton Miss Kilpatrick Service of licensing and Welcome to Revd. Colin Pontin Mrs. Richmond Mr. Cotter ill 10TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Belcher Mrs. Ames Luke Christopher Longden Galatians HOLIDAY Mrs. Eastgate & Mrs. Jones Mrs. Parker & Mrs. Butcher Mrs. Ames - 4 - 7: 36-end 6: 1-10 • • • 3rd August 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 Flowers 10th August 8. 00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman Sidesman 8.00 a.m. lo. 30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee Flowers 17th August 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 Flowers Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Breslin Mr. Pepler Jessica Armstrong HOLIDAY Mrs. Baker Mrs. Warner-Horne Mrs. Chapman Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Richmond Mrs. Harpur Mrs. Robb HOLIDAY Mrs . Street 11TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Matthew 20, 1-16 Philippians 1: 1-11 & Mrs. Westendorp 12TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Matthew Acts 5 , 13-16 17, 22-end Mrs. Ames & Mrs. Harpur Mrs. Street Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Liney Mr. Hayton Mrs. Handy HOLIDAY Mrs. Robb 13TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Matthew Acts 10, 16-22 20, 17-35 Mr. & Mrs. Belcher Mrs. Smith - 5 - 24th August 8.oo 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 Co ffee Flowers 31st August a.oo 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 Flowers 7th September 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 Flowers BAPTISM S May 3rd May 25th MARRIAGE April 5th DEATH May 17th Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Ames Mr . Armstrong Victoria Robb HOLIDAY 14TH SUNDAY AFI'ER PENTECOST Luke 22, 24-30 Acts S, 12-16 Mrs. Harpur & Mrs. Allen Mrs. Coish & Mrs. Paton Mrs. Belcher Holy Comm union Mattins Mr s . Richmond Mr. Dollimore Mrs. Pepler HOLIDAY 15TH SUNDAY AFI'ER PENTECOST 1 Peter 2: 11-end 1 Samuel 8, 4-22 Mrs. Ames & Mrs. Chapman Mr. & Mrs. Pepler Miss Kilpatrick Holy Communion Parish Comm union Mr. Handy Mr . Robb Jonathen Longden To be advised 16TH SUNDAY AFrER PENTECOST Luke 16: 19-end 1 John 4: 15-end Mrs. Parker & Mrs. Richmond Mrs. Baker & Mrs. Griffiths To be advised Oliver William Roberts Dominic Marc Hatcher Stuart Reddie to Susan Jean Tyler. Frank Alexander Butler. ------------------------------------------------ - 6 - • THE PARISH PUMP • Notes of a Parish Meeting on 10th • June 1986. 1. Highways. All the matters which Buckinghamshire County Council have been asked to do have been completed except for the Court Lane/Village Road junction. 2. Best Kept Village Competit ion. We are reminded that the first two weeks of July will have the final judging , should we make it to the finals. 3. Village cleaner . We have been trying to find somebody to go round the village and collect the items of rubbish left lying around. We have had one appl icant who was under 16 and although we would have liked to employ him our insurance company will not extend cover, so we are still looking. 4. Bus Service. Under new legislation , the bus company does not have to run buses on routes which they find uneconomic or for other reasons. The County Council can subsidise the bus company to make these routes attractive. The County Council has suggested that our exisiting bus service could be slightly trimmed, but we believe that we are already at the minimum level for the village. We have written te the County Council accordingly. some comment was made that it might be cheaper from everyone •s point of view to provide transport by taxi. 5. Account. Bills to the sum of £135 were authorised for payment. 6. Next Meeting. Will be held on 8th July. ********************************* DORNEY PARISH NEWS IS NOT PUBLISHED IN AUGUST. - 7 - DORNEY PARISB-ETON COLLEGE PROJECT Warden : Adrian Cotterill Asst.Warden: Miss S . Watson The Wardens Desk July 1986 Dorney Vicarage This month I have been able to persuade the leader of one of the groups who use the Project ' s residential facilities, to write a piece for your enjoyment and information. The group concerned are from the Greenwich area of _ So􀊖th East London. They are known as ' Focus ' Junior Gateway C lub. This is a club for mentally handicapped children with able-bodied teenage and adult helpers. The group of children was a sight to behold with a whole range of children who were either slightly mentally handicapped or who were physically handicapped as well , to the extent of needing _ whe􀊗l chairs to support them. Everyone was important and had a contribution to make, even if it was to smile in the right place and encourage others . Michael Parfett writes : - A weekend at Dorney After many weeks of unseen organisation the time had come for the Focus Junior Gateway Club visit to Dorney Vicarage. Saturday Lunchtime - all was quiet at the vicarage - but it was soon shattered by a convoy of two minibuses and two cars filled to the brim with children and helpers expecting three days packed with interesting things to do and see, not to mention enough luggage 􀊘nd equipment for every possible situation. Soon the song of blackbirds was replaced by a chorus of Gerard, Douglas come over here please! Scott leave those alone, and No ! you can ' t watch the TV from the Twelve Club leaders and helpers. We had arrived . After Lunch (which included special diets for diabetics and hyperactive children) we all went for a walk to a local farm where great interest was taken in the lambs , young cattle and a very large dirty puddle . After tea and all the children had been showered and scrubbed, some of the helpers too, we were entertained with a magic show by an Eton College boy called Christian Stewart-Smith and then all to bed. (Time for the helpers to enjoy each others company and talk over the happenings of the day) . - 8 - Sunday and we all went for the day to Windsor Safari Park, returning in the afternoon all healthily exhausted to watch a film on the video. Afterwards tea, and then washing-up, with or without help from the children, whom, we noted had learnt amazingly fast to avoid the kitchen after meals and to disappear immediately such words as clearup were mentioned once all the food had gone . Having enjoyed an hour of Disco-dancing and a demonstration of Rock and Roll and Breakdancing by Danny and Michael another day was over. Monday and we all went on a boat trip to Boveney Lock during which unsuspecting river fowl were bombarded with chunks of bread, and Scott had great fun playing a game called ' Now what would you do if I fell overboard?' Then straight up to the Castle for the Changing of the Guard, posing for a photograph by the castle gates watched with great interest by a coach-load of American tourists. Finally it was off to the part of the weekend all would remember most, McDonalds, that magic place which can be used as a bribe or an incentive in any situation ! Afterwards back to lunch at Dorney and the long job of collecting everything and everybody for the journey home, all having enjoyed their weekend away tremendously . A final word must be said in praise of the warm and friendly atmosphere created at Dorney by Adrian and his friends, our weekend would not have been the same without his particular sense of humour and his encouragement. Dorney Vicarage will always be held in my heart as a place where everyone is able to feel at home . ************************** ******************** DORNEY CONSERVATIVES ******************** BARBECUE ******** On Sunday, 6th July 12 noon - 4 p.m. at ******************* The Chauntry, Lake End Road , (By kind permission of Mr . & Mrs . J . Robb) Tickets E3 Children 4 - 12yrs . El Available from 46 Harcourt Road , Maidenhead 23769 ***************************************************************** - 9 - DIARY OF EVENTS July - date to be advised Saturday, 5th July S unday , 6th July Thursday, 10th July S unday, 13th July Saturday, 19th July/ S unday 20th July Saturday, 26th July Saturday, 6th September Saturday, 27th September Friday, 24th Oc:tober Friday, 21st November Saturday, 29th November 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 D.D.H.S. Open Evening. P.T.A. Summer Fete in the School grounds. Dorney Conservatives Barbecue, 12 noon 4 p.m. @ The Chauntry, Lake End Road. Dorney Whist Club. Vicarage 'Happeni􀊕g• @ 2.15-4.30 p.m. ) } D.D.H.S. Summer Gardens Competition. D.D.H.S. Barbecue. D.D.H.S. Summer Show. D.D.H.S. Harvest Supper. D . D. H.S. Cheese/Wine Evening. D .D.H.S. - A.G.M. D.W.I. Christmas Fayre. Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2.30 p.m. Meet first Monday of every month for P.T.A. Committee Meeting. Second Tuesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. Village Hall. Second Tuesday of 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 Vic arage. ******************* ****** Best Kept Village Competition - Final Judging the first two weeks in July. ************ - 10 - • • • • • PASTORAL MEASURE 1983 A draft order has been published by the dioce se, which would affect the parish of Dorney in the following way: (that is the ecclesiastical parish of Dorney, not the civil parish) . There is a part of Burnham which runs from the junction of Green Hatch Lane and Green Lane northwards right up to north of Dorney Wood which is part of Dorney. It is proposed that this should leave Dorney and become part of Burnham. The reason for it being part of Dorney at the moment is that ever since people have lived in our village they sent their pigs up to Burnham to graze the beech mast in winter. The seond alteration is to include Trumpers Field, Dorney school and the village hall currently in Taplow into Dorney. This is caused by this area being cut off by the motorway from Taplow. The third is to include the area of Lake End currently in Taplow in Dorney. This area is Lake End Common and the cottages on the eastern side of the road opposite the Pineapple and does not include the hamlet around Lake End Farm, which is to remain outside Dorney. The Lake End area is currently part of Eton , Eton Wick and Boveney Parish. I do not suppose that any of these changes will worry people, particularly as we no longer send our pigs up to Burnham, not even to Dorney Wood itself and most people regard Trumpers Field and Lake End Common areas as being part of Dorney. ************* ********* Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Jean Foster-Key. Maidenhead 368 75 . - 11 - DORNEY W.I. REPORT FOR JUNE The holiday season is taking a heavy toll of W.I. members attendance at meetings and our numbers are still decreasing, however we all appreciate a well earned break from routine and the Summer is the obvious time to take it, so a happy and beneficial holiday to all but do come back to join us when the vacation is over. We would also appreciate any new members who would like to join the "Club11 • Anyone interested should come along to the Village Hall at 2.30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month "just to take a look" to see for themselves what the aims and activities of the W.I. are, and then decide whether or not to become an accepted member. The Annual Meeting was held at the Albert Hall at the beginning of the month, and Mrs. Street, the representative for Dorney and Taplow, was asked for comments. She said how very much she had enjoyed this meeting, and how impressed she had been in the efficient organisation, particularly when it came to the point, on one occasion, of having to count every vote. This apparently was done with the utmost speed and efficiency, especially when one considers there were 6, 000 members present. All the suggested Resolutions put forward were agreed for further action. We were delighted to welcome back with us this month, Kay Sharp. She has been sorely missed during her long absence; and we are glad to see she is so much better and look forward to having her with us again. Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Spencer have agreed to compile our contribution to the Buckingsham Village Book and any members who have any items of interest, historical or otherwise, concerning Dorney Village, should submit them to either of these ladies as soon as possible. It is noted in the Montbly News Letter that Laurence Peace will be tutoring Portrait Day Schools at Aylesbury and Taplow on 28th and 29tb October. The numbers are limited to 20 per day, so application from interested members should be made as soon as possible after the further details appear in the News Letter. There will also be opportunities to exhibit memberS paintings in several· small exhibitions in different parts of the County during October/November. Members were requested to participate in the Village Happening to be held in the Vicarage Garden on July 13th. Cakes were needed for the afternoon teas and as many helpers as possible to assist with the serving. - 12 - • • • • • our Speaker this month was Mr. F. Fuzzens, who gave a fascinating account of shopping in Victorian Windsor. He chose the year 1901 and had a newspaper to prove it. The prices quoted for Grocery and Provisions were incredible for anyone not having lived during that period, but one has to remember, of course, the wages were equally low. He gave a picture of the Shops in Peascod Street, and their owners, and it would seem there was an abundance of good shops in that locality at that time. There are a few of the old names remaining, too few unfortunately, as the substitution of Supermarkets is hardly a favourable replacement. One thinks with nostalgia of those lovely old Grocers Shops where one could choose Bacon off the Side and have it cut there and then, and Cheese off the whole Cheese, not little cellophane packets. our Speaker brought all these memories flooding back and a reminder of the shops and names in Windsor we thought we had forgotten. As our July meeting is usually a Garden one, Mrs Jean Spencer has very kindly offered to have us, weather permitting. It would be appreciated if all attending could bring a garden chair. If weather unfavourable, then we shall be meeting in the Village Hall as usual. W.I. Duties - Child Welfare Clinic - Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Cobb & Mrs. Crane. **************************** DORNEY SCHOOL The highlight of the first half of term was "Adam in Eden11 sung at the Burnham Music Festival in a choir of over a hundred, forty of whom came from Dorney. We also contributed a recorder group that played well with descant, treble and tenor instruments. It was a very memorable evening so well done to all those involved, particularly Miss Antony who organised it. Members of Mr. Pitson's class can be seen wending their way to Henley every Friday morning. It is all part of the "Machines" topic that has taken over the school. The children are on visits to the "Henley Standard" where they are given a guided tour through the various items of technology that are essential to the production of newspapers. They are then given quite a shock when shown what it was like fifty years ago when all the type setting was done by hand. The school field is now awash with children practising for Sports Day. There are a number of changes to this year's programme. Hopefully this will mean more fun and participation for the children and enjoyment for the parents. Sports Day is in June 26th, weather permitting. Christopher Luckin. ************************* - 13 - NATURE NOTES MAY/JUNE We are now in mid May and trees are in full leaf. The various shades of green are ever new, from the bright green of limes to the silvery green of aspens. Some sycamore saplings bear leaves of a deep wine hue when they first unfold. There are plenty of young rabbits and pheasants are so tame they come into back gardens and stroll along field paths. When clearing out my scullery I found a mouse nest behind a stti,ck of wood. It was finely woven with pieces of paper and fluff from a carpet remnant. The little creature must have been warmer than us during the winter and a hole chewed in a bag of peanuts proved it had a handy food supply. Another rodent had buried a store of bullace plum stones in a bank in our garden. The kernel had been extracted from every stone. Magpies have at last finished nest building. They like their home comforts and build a roof over the nest. In olden times they were called the evil ones, probably because of their habit of stealing the eggs and chicks of other birds. Near to, one can see that the black part of their plumage has blue, green and purple highlights. Another name for them was the Devil's birds. A large hedgehog has been coming for some time to eat my cat's left overs. Recently it has been joined by two smaller ones. I expect everyone now knows that although hedgehogs like milk it tends to give them diarrhoea. By the end of May chestnut candles were in full bloom and goldfinches had returned. Not so many seem to have spent the winter with us this time. Meadows and banks were full of flowers - purple ground ivy, lacy cow parsley, Jack in the hedge, pink dead nettle, buttercups and lords and ladies where a broad, pale green hood surrounds the purple spike of minute flowers. Groups of common ink.cap fungi are growing in damp places but the shaggy ink.caps (lawyers I wigs) which appear each year by the M4 footpaths has not yet pushed through the ground. Inkcaps propagate by auto digestion of gills turning themselves to liquid as they age which leaves a black, inky patch containing the spores. L. Parker - 14 - • COUNTRYSIDE COMMISSION THE THAMES PATH A proposed riverside long distance route from London to Gloucestershire The Countryside Commission has a statutory responsibility to plan long distance routes with continuous rights of way offering opportunities for walkers, horse riders and bicyclists to make extensive journeys that mostly avoid roads used by motor traffic. In 1984 the Commission decided to go ahead with a new long distance route along the Thames. This route will be decided only after extensive consultations have taken place with local authorities landowners and other interested parties. All landowners likely , to be affected by the creation of new rights of way will be consulted. The Commission intends to submit its report to the Secretary of State before the end of 1986. If the Secretary of State accepts the Comrnis sion' s recanmendations then work will proceed on improving existing rights of way, creating any necessary new ones and signposting and publicising the new route. In the meantime, a lot of practical work is already being done along the river by Thames Water and the local authorities, often grant-aided by the Commission. Voluntary work is also being done along the towpaths Old Father Thames Man's use of the Thames as a highway, as a source of food and for recreation goes back many hundreds of years. During this period artists and writers have been inspired by the variety of landscapes and townscapes through which it flows. The valley is rich in history, taking in such well-known landmarks as Runnymede, where Magna Carta was signed. Windsor Castle, Hampton Court and the Houses of Parliament. Many splendid houses have been built near the river and some, such as the National Trust properties at Cliveden in Buckinghamshire and Ham House in Richmond are now open to the public. Recreational opportunities on the river range from well known events like Henley Regatta and the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race through to strolling or angling along some of the more peaceful stretches. Perhaps most important of all is the lovely Thames riverscape from the downstream formality of Kew Gardens to the upstream tranquility of rural Oxfordshire. - 15 - For much of its history as a trade route there were long stretches without towpaths where barges had to be poled along laboriously. As trade increased more towpaths were created but partly because of natural obstacles and also because some landowners did not want it to cross their land, the towpath was never continuous along either bank. Ferries or bridges were necessary wherever it crossed from side to side. As the Thames upstream of London ceased to be a major trade route the ferry operations stopped, leaving today's would-be long distance walker with a problem which the Countryside Commission would like to solve. The Countryside Connnission would like to create e. continuous path in the Tnames Valley. 􀊔ot only would this benefit able-bodies walkers, but also we hope it would encourage greater access along some of the route for disabled users, cyclists and horse-riders. For most of its length the route will be close to the river but at certain points advantage will be taken of the facilit ies and added interest provided by minor deviations to nearby villages and viewpoints. Once the exact line of the path has been worked out we shall ask the Secretary of State for the Environment to approve the new long distance route. If it is approved it will become the fourteenth such route created by the Countryside Commission and the first to follow the course of a river. It will also be unique because of its accessibility to town dwellers, starting as it will in the capital city and passing through places such as Maidenhead, Reading and Oxford. """""' Nn-.. .... Wll.l'-IJIRf. ************************** TH E TH A MES P A TH - 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. Gorle, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Harland, Mrs. Hellmuth, Mrs. Hewitt Teale, Miss Kilpatrick, Mrs. Millward, Mrs. Oxlade, Mrs. Pilkington, Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Sharphouse, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Wiltshire, Mrs. Wooller, Mrs. Wright. Rate of Subscription: £3.00 per annum for 10 issues. (Payable in Advance). It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. 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 WEDDING & PRIVATE CAR HIRE Windsor Branch: 61, St. Leonards Road, Windsor. Tel: Windsor 865982 DAY & NIGHT SERVICE J.B. PET SUPPLIES. 31, Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick. 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Telephone: Windsor 8653 73 2 YEAR GUARANTEED BATTERIES OPEN 8.30 a.m. • 5.30 p.m. (SATURDAYS 3.111 p.mJ 6 DAYS A WEEK "LEISURETRACK" BATH ROAD, TAPLOW Neer MAIDENHEAD Tel: BURNHAM 67424 All Prices Include Valve Balance and VAT PLUS! * The Latest Computer Balancing * Wheel Alignment (Free Check) * Instant Puncture Repairs * Free Battery Check and Fitment * Free Fitting and Change Round * * Free Puncture Service for OAP's * * * Free Puncture Service to Kid's Bikes ,j.,WHITE HEATH ( ER GAR ) AGE .........,. _ ••,., (Established 68 years) Dorney LTD. Telephone: Burnham 3188 OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERV/CESAutosense ®Con1puterised Vehicle Test Systen1 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 ! J I /2;7'􀀍 s􀀏 11\ornep 􀀐artsb Jlews ,• . . . . . ·,.·. ;"i' i"􀃅-􀃆 .. ; ) ..... , -􀃇- .;,;;􀀇-=­ ..., •.: ;i• • :􀀗,,i NfY CHURCH llCAMPSII I Cl HIGH STREET, BRAY. SL6 2AH. Telephone: MAIDENHEAD 36234 * * * ALSO AT WINDSOR 869055 CHARTERED SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * Quality houses always required in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * • • , THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY ANTIQUES VALUATIONS & RESTORATIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 APPLETREE COTTAGE·ASHFORD LANE·DORNEY·Nr. WINDSOR-BEAKS PATIOS·FENCING·TURFING·PRUNING·ROTOVATING·TREE FELLING TEL: BURNHAM (06286161768 • 61084 • DAYTIME: BURNHAM 63259 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 (six days a week) Flowers for all Occasions. Wreaths and Bouquets to Order. SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY TEAM RECTOR 8.00 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Revd. Canon Jeffery Whale St. Mary's Vicarage, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JW. Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel: Slough 41777 To contact the Rector either telephone him direct or leave a message at Dorney Vicarage, Tel: Burnham 62823. • • • ISSUE No. 7/86 SEPTEMBER, 1986 E D I T O R I A L I don't know what the weather will be like when you are reading this issue of the Parish Magazine, but on the evening of 20 August, when writing this, it was one of those lovely evenings when the sky was clear and blue and the sun was shining ( and rain is promised for tomorrow). It was a treat to be taking a walk around Dorney Reach and along by the river which was clear and smooth and we saw two young swans in all their glory, a rare sight now. It was interesting to note the way one of the very large fields was being used, about one third having been cleared of its crop, ploughed, seeded and in fact showing its new crop. One third having been cleared but still with its stubble, and further over the crop was waiting its turn to be harvested. Further along in another field the crop had been cleared and the stubble burned, ready for ploughing, a smaller field nearby having been roughly turned over, and again another field waiting for its turn to be harvested. Sadly this means that our summer is on its way into autumn, and where did this year speed by too! but it certainly was a grand evening for a walk. My than!Gto those who supported my charity lunch. We were able to give £35. to the Thames Valley Adventure Playground to help toward the building of a barbecue. ****************** - 1 - From the Revd.Colin Pontin. Greetings to you all. In this, my first contribution to the 'Dorney Parish News', may I, on behalf of the whole family, give a public 'Thank you' to all who have made us so welcome in the parish. Coming in to a new position with new people with many different expectations is, potentially, a very difficult situation. You all, however, have welcomed us with open arms and made us feel very much part of your community. We are very grateful to you. I am looking forward to working with you. I am aware that the last few months have not been easy. Jeffery, I know, has found it extremely difficult to maintain a parish ministry in Dorney because of his commitments as Rural Dean and, as he pointed out in the July issue of Dorney News, much responsibility for maintaining services has fallen on the shoulders of Michael and Joy. I too, am grateful to them for all that they have done as I am to Dr. Wallbank and many others who have so willingly contributed their time and efforts. You will doubtless appreciate that, even though I have been licensed into the parish of Dorney, my ministry is not exclusive to the parish. I have a commitment to Datchet also and to the Riverside Team generally. I am, however, hoping to spend a considerable amount of my time in Dorney during my first few months here. I look forward to meeting you and to sharing our faith together as well as sharing problems and special needs. I hope that you will feel free to get in touch with me if you would like me to visit you or if you know of anyone with special needs where a visit would help. My address and telephone number is:- 3 Leigh Park, Datchet, Slough, Berks. SL3 9JP. Slough 40745. My wife, Jenifer, is also looking forward to meeting and sharing with you. We see our ministry as very much a team operation and she has asked me to give an open invitation to any of you who may be passing our house to call in; you will be very welcome. The rest of the family? - Catriona, our eldest, has just graduated in History and Religious Studies and hopes to teach eventually. Nicholas, our son, is presently waiting for the results of his 'A' levels and is hoping to go to Plymouth Polytechnic for a Business - 2 - • • Studies course. Joanna, the youngest, now 12 years old, is hoping to continue her education in Windsor in September. We all feel very privileged to be at Dorney and Datchet. We feel, verY much, that God has called us here and has great things in store for us all. We also believe, however, that we are only part of a team, and that we all need to work together to fully realise God's plans. Please pray for us therefore, as we do for you, that we may catch the vision of God's purposes, see our part in them, and go forward together to make them a reality in our own experience and in the lives of those around us. See you around Colin Pontin. BAPTISM July 20th August 16th WEDDING July 20th BLESSING August 2nd 14th September 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman *************************** BIRTHS. MARRIAGES. Oliver Bruce Crawford Rebecca Marion Hellmuth Kenneth John Powell to Lesley Carol Wiltshire. Paul Hellmuth to Jennifer Field. **************************** ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER 17TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Holy Communion Parish Communion 8.00 a.m. Sidesman 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Mrs. Breslin Mr. King Mrs. Handy Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Belcher Luke 6:43-end 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Hayton & Mrs. Neal Coffee Flowers Mrs. Keith & Mrs. Ashley Mrs. Street - 3 - 21st September 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 Flowers 28th September 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 Flowers 5th October B.oo 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 Flowers 18TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Holy Communion Parish Communion ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE Mr. Pepler Mr. Booth Matthew 9: 9-13 Mrs. Pepler 2 Corinthians 4: 1-6 Miss Breslin, Mrs. Westerndorp & Mrs. Park8r Mrs. Palmer Mrs. Perryman & Mrs. Dover Mrs. Smith 19TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. HARVEST FESTIVAL Holy Communion Family Service Mr. Eastgate Mrs. Richmond To be advised Readings to be advised Mrs.Evans, Mrs. King & Mrs. Parker Mrs.Eastgate & Mrs. Jones Mrs.Richmond & Mrs. Williams Mrs.Ames 20TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. RENEWAL SERVICE Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Liney Mr. Belcher To be advised Readings to be advised Miss Breslin, Mrs. King & Mrs. Pepler Mrs. Baker Mr. & Mrs. Robb Mrs. Belcher - 4 - • • • • September.Wardens Desk The year is marching past, changes continue to occur, and we are pleased to welcome a new Priest to Dorney who will be working for a third of his time in Dorney. Colin Pontin j oins us here in Dorney and we look forward to meeting him and getting to know him and his family. A new Assistant Warden has begun work at the vicarage, for the Projec􀋫 . Her name is Elizabeth Harrison and she will be taking over the work of Assistant Warden, from Stephanie Watson who left her post at the end of June. Stephanie has left to start training for the Anglican Ministry, in Durham at the St. Johns College, where we wish her improved health and every Blessing and success as she follows a call to serve God. Your Prayers will be very much appreciated for Judith Coggings, Elizabeth Harrison and I who will be working together from here on, at the Project. At the time of writing, we are holding the second of the two Hackney Childrens Holidays. We have ten children here for the week and they are as lively as many other children. They have the extra problems which an inner city area does little to prevent. None of them is likely to get a j ob easily, they are often from single parent families, and they are living amongst a tremendous amount of pressure to appear tough and not to show any signs of weakness (or need of genuine affection) . They are handicapped by many things, and yet they are so nearly like us here in Dorney. Their expectations are different, but with the right sort of background, they could do very differently. We would all hope that on leaving school or college/university, that our young people would find a suitable employment. We were privileged to be able to welcome Duncan Ross, a priest from Hackney Wick and his Church Warden t􀋬 spend a day with us with the children and hope to build up links which had previously existed betw0en Hackney and particularly Eton College. I hope that with the support of the people and resources of both Dorney and Eton College that we will be able to have a meaningful and worthwhile contact between our two communities. Perhaps through dialogue. opportunities will be found to see through the problems which seem insurmountable in Hackney, and perhaps we may have some important lessons to be learned from people in Hackney. Adrian Cotterill Warden at the Dorney Parish Eton College Proj ect. Please note we will continue to hold a communion service approximately every second week at the vicarage on Wednesdays at 12 noon beginning September 17th. *********************************** - 5 - DORNEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The annual coach trip took place on 1st June to Bowood House and gardens. Although unable to go myself I was informed that the house was interesting and the large gardens very pleasant , so everyone enjoyed the day. On 11th July there was a visit to Taplow Court which belongs to the Plessey Co. Our Chairman , who works there, obtained permission for us to look over the interesting old house and the attractive gardens. In 1700, George Hamilton , first Earl of Orkney, bought the house and he is responsible for the Norman Saloon , imitating the nave of Kirkwall Cathedral , with high timbered roof, arches and arcading and the porch and vestibule. In 1852 the house was sold to Charles Grenfell, M.P. for Marlow, who made additions and changed the exterior to the Gothic style. His nephew, later Lord Desborough, inherited but his three sons died young and the tltle lapsed. The Bapsey Pool is nearby where St. Birinus, Bishop of Dorchester , baptised Saxon converts in the seventh century. The burial mound of King Tappa, between the house and Bapsey Pool , was opened in 1883 and the finds placed in the British Museum , circa 590 - 610 A.D. Taplow takes its name from this tribal king. The gardens are full of colour with a large variety of plants, bushes and trees but it was not always so. When the Plessey Co. took over , our Chairman and a small staff were faced with a wilderness and much hard work was put in to recover the original beauty of the grounds. The cedar avenue, with a lovely view over the Thames, is no longer a jungle and the pretty shell fountain , once completely covered with nettles , is set in a neat rock garden. Our walk round included many intt􀋭resting features and our steps fin ally led us to the bar for liquid refreshment. The evening was a great success. We would like to in form members that the allobnent shop at Bell Lane, Eton is open again on Sundays only - 10 a.m. - 12 noon. L. Parker Secretary. - _ D _ o _ r _ n _ e _ y _ B _ a _ b _ y _ s - it - t - in _ g _ C _ l _ u _ b _ . __ F _ o _ r __ d _ e _ t _ a _ , _ · _ l _ s _ c _ o _ n - tac t - I Jean F oster-Key. Maidenhead 36875. J - 6 - .. • • • ' • • DIARY OF EVENTS Saturday, 6th September D.D.H.S. Summer Show. Thursday, llth September Dorney Whist Club. Thursday, 25th September Dorney Whist Club. Saturday, 27th September D.D.H. S. Harvest Supper. Thursday, 9th October Dorney Whist Club. Thursday, 23rd October Dorney Whist Club . Friday, 24th October D. D. H.S. Cheese/Wine Evening. Thursday, 6th November Dorney Whist Club. Thursday, 20th November Dorney Whist Club. Friday, 21st November D.D. H.S. - A.G.M. Saturday, 29th November D.W. I. Christmas Fayre. Thursday, 4th December Dorney Whist Club. Thursday, llth December Dorney Whist Club Christmas Party. DORNEY WOMEN 'S INSTITUTE Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2.3o 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 first Monday of every month for P.T.A. Committee Meeting. Second Tuesday of every month at 8. 00 p.m. Village Hall. Second Tuesday of 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 - VICARAGE HAPPENING We would like to thank everyone for helping to make the Vicarage "Happening" on 13th July such a success. we raised £441.40. to be split between the Church and the Children' s Holidays organised by the Dorney/Eton Project. Jill Palmer Joy Richmond ******************* ..;.: -􀀲- ' -., Buckinghamshire Council for Voluntary Service .,. (􀁣- 􀁤 Walton House, Walton Street. Aylesbury. Buclic:s HP21 700 Tel.Aylesbury 21036 J. \. Chattman Mrs M. Thackrey o.,ecto, A J I( Sm,1h IDEAL HALLS EXHillITION BCVS, together with its counterparts in Berkshire and Oxfordshire, is organising an Ideal Halls Exhibition to take place on Saturday 27th September at the Berkshire College of A8riculture , Burchetts Green, Nr Maidenhead. The concept is similar to the Ideal Home Exhibition. Amongst those who will be manning exhibition stands and who will be available to give information and answer individual queries are:- - manufacturers of some commercial products eg folding tables and stacking chairs , noise control systems, stage lighting, fund-raising games etc; - Fire Brigade and Police Crime Prevention Department; - Sports Council - there will also be a demonstration of short-mat bowling; - Performing Right Society; - groups promoting access for the disabled; - an insurance broker; - a professional surveyor; - a travelling theatre company; - suppliers of heating and cleaning equipment; - the county and national village hall advisers . . . . and many more. Detailed programmes and invitations will be sent to all village halls within the next month. However, the exhibition would also be of interest to any other organisations which run a building eg Parish Councils , Scouts and Guides, Royal British Legion, WI etc. If your group would be interested in attending, please contact BCVS, Walton House, Walton Street , Aylesbury, Bucks HP21 7QQ. Telephone Aylesbury 210)6. - 8 - fi C fi C TO Buckinghamshire Council for Voluntary Service Walton House. Walton Street, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP21 700 Tel:Aylesbury 21036 Chalfman: Mrs. M. Thackray Director: AJ.K. Smith PRESS RELEASE EDITORS OF VILLAGE NEWSLETTERS IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Kindly include the following in a forthcoming edition. "TRANSPORT LIFELINES - A GUIDE TO VOLUNTARY TRANSPORT SCHEMES Do people in your village have difficulty with transport ? Is there any voluntary tra:,spor·t scheme - a social car scheme , or a community mini-bus operating in your area ? The Buckinghamshire Council for Voluntary Service is hoping to compile a guide to voluntary transport schemes in the county. The aim of producing the guide is to publicise the existence of these schemes, to encourage the start-up of other schemes and also to encourage volunteer drivers to contact their local scheme and offer their assistance. If you know of any voluntary transport scheme or would like some help and advice on setting up an alternative transport scheme for your village , please contact Anne Stobart, Bucks Council for Voluntary Service, Walton House, Walton Street, Aylesbury HP21 700. Tel: Aylesbury 21036. " Many thanks ANNE STOBART Field Officer 1st July, 1986 - 9 - W. I. REPORT FOR JULY We were so lucky that even with our inclement weather July, 9th proved to be a lovely day, in more senses than one, as we were the fortunate guests of our member Mrs. Jean Spencer, who very kindly allowed us to have our meeting in her lovely garden, and we all very much enjoyed this change of venue and we take this opportunity of ' expressing to her our sincere appreciation. It was a little more difficult in these very pleasant surroundings and in lovely warm sunshine to concentrate on more business-like matters, but we did our best. Appreciation was expressed for our most enjoyable outing to Berkeley Castle . It proved well worth the visit as the Castle was most interesting, and the surrounding area well worth some gentle exercise. The adjoining Church also proved to be worth a visit. Our thanks were expressed to Mrs. Crane who had organised this pleasant event and it was due to her efficient and untiring effort which had made this such a happy occasion. Arrangements were well under way for our contribution to the BucksVillage Book, and this is being written and presented by Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Parker. Volunteers were requested to assist with the Village Happening , and as we were responsible for serving Teas, members were asked to produce the necessary "Goodies", and they certai nl y rose to the occasion as there was indeed a wonderful collect.ion of mouth watering de 1 icacies . Attention was drawn to the Produce Stall at the monthly meeting. This is presently being organised by Miss Strugnell and Miss Kilpatrick, and to help them make this a success, members are requested to make an effort to bring items for this stall. "Produce" means anything saleable, but contributors should be prepared to take home items not sold as storage can be a problem. The meeting conclu ded with a Treasure Hunt planned by Mrs. Cliff and Mrs. Allen. This had been very well arranged too, as some of us had great difficulties in finding the hidden articles , but successful or otherwise it was very much enjoyed by all. The Speaker at the September meeting will be Mrs. Robinson on "Trash and Treasure", and all members are requested to bring along some item which could prove to be of some interest, it does not necessarily have to be an antique or article of great value. W. I. Duties. Child Welfare Clinic - Mrs. Hill and Mr s. Crane. ********************* - 10 - • • .. • • • DORNEY SCHOOL As usual the end of the Summer Term has proved to be staggeringly busy with athletics, swimming, cricket, Fete, Barbecue etc. , so I will just pick out a few highlights . one of the most enjoyable days was Sports Day. We had a beautiful, ;1ot, sunny day, and a complete change of format. All of the younger childrenwere divided into three groups and by moving around the field during the afternoon they were able to participate in every activity. What energy, even after an hour in the heat they were still running. At the same time the older children were engaged in the field events which this year included throwing the Wellie. In the evening the oldest 5 years returned for their track events. Both events were well supported by parents and by the end of the evenin'g the Yellow Team 's power had won th em the trophy. All the children who came in first were ci1en given the opportunity to represent the school in the District Sports. Dorney finished second overall ,md won the Merit Cup. All the team per formed well but there were three outstanding individual performances: Chloe Nicholas won the Rounder' s Ball Throwin g, Joanna Fassnidge and Lucy Backhouse won their respective skipping races. Then to round off the eve nt , four of our relay teams won their races. A new feature this year was Open Day. This was an opportunity for parents and governors to look round the school at any time throughout a normal working day. It proved to be surprisingly popular and clearly is an event in the calendar that will be repeated though probably in March in future years. All the Staff at Dorney wish you a ll appy Summer Break. Miss E . Anthony is leaving and we wish her well. Miss S. Fraser will be taking up her Teaching duties in Sept.ember. Christopher Luckin . Sept. 4th Oct. 2nd Nov. Dec. 6th 4th ******************** CHARITY LUNCH LIST Maureen Cody , Easter Fo lly, 7, Dorney Rench Road . Alison Fell , Old Dimrnings, Dorney. Dot Belcher , 6, Harcourt Road. Mary Robb , The Chauntry , Lake End Poa.r}. ****************** - 11 - FIRST DORNEY GUIDES During the Easter holidays we organised two outings, the first was a visit to see Adrian Mole Age 13\ at the Apollo Theatre Oxford, this was thoroughly enjoyed by all those that went. The following week we all met at Taplow Station and made our way by train to Victoria taking our packed lunch with us. First we visited the Guide H.Q. at Buckingham Palace Road, afterwards we went on to the Commonwealth Institute at Kensington . We were pleased to welcome Fiona Macleod and Sara Morrison into the Company from Brownies shortly after we returned at Easter. In April, 6 of the company joined the Guide District for the Scouts St. George 1 s Day Parade which was held at Beaconsfield. In May our Patrol Leadersand their Seconds were able to join the Division for a Special Camp, which was held at Woodrow High House in Amersham. There they were able to learn new ideas for their patrols. Johanna Griffith and Victoria Robb j oined a group of young people for a course of First Aid Lectures at Serena H.Q. Slough. They were successful in passing the examination at the end of the course and hope to have their certificates presented to them shortly. Most of the guides have been working this term in their Patrols for a Patrol Badge. The most interesting venture was the Bumble Bee Patrol who made the local headlines when they visited the Maidenhead Advertiser and were shown around their office. At the beginning of July we joined all the Guides and Brownies in the District for a fun evening and Barbeque nt the Burnham Guide hut. our Company camp at Cliveden was attended by everyone. It was a fairly busy weekend and lots of things were achieved.Victoria, Johanna and Karen Johnson gained their Campers Badge and several other G,·uides made good progress towards their Backwoodsman Badge. on Sunday afternoon we j oined the village for the Vicarage Happening. Each patrol organised a small side show. At the close of the camp we enrolled Sara Morrison and Fiona Macleod. At our last meeting we joined the District for the Annual Cup Final Competition.We met at Taplow Guide Hut, each patrol was taken by car to Cliveden for the competition. Various Challenges composing making a collage, recognising trees, writing a prayer, cooking a onecourse meal and inspection of their uniform. About 8 Patrols took part and we were really thrilled to learn that the White Rose Patrol had won the Cup and the Pineapple Patrol had come 4th. To conclude the evening our District Commissioner Mrs. Parrett presented Michaela with her Young Leader Certificate • Gill Langston. ************************** - 1 2 - • • • • • NATURE NOTES - JUNE/JULY I returned from Holiday to a flaming June with summer flowers in profusion and a riot of colour. Marguerites, buttercups, red poppies, pink clover and mallow, yellow hawk 1 s beard, creamy elder blossom and delicate dog roses surround us. Goat's beard with its gold flowers and dandelion type "clocks" is in greater numbers this summer. Forgetmenots and celery leaved water crowfoot which has tiny yellow flowers are in bloom by the brook near the church and there are also a few water plantain. These plants have small fragile flowers of palest mauve. The grasses are also in bloom, although fellow sufferers from hay fever may view them with a juandiced eye, they are quite beautiful waving in the breeze and without them mankind would never have had the cultivated varieties we call corn. Meadow grass and fescue, foxtail and cock's foot give an attractive variety of shape. The tall hemlock with purple spotted stems is almost in bloom. Broad, clustered flower heads such as these, hogwood, cow parlsey and wild carrot attract many insects. The yellow red soldier beetles like them and ladybirds. Ladybirds can be either red or yellow. The yellow variety bears most spots which can range from 2 to 24 and also in a number of patterns. They are friends of the gardener as they eat aphids and mites. The pair of swans is back again, feeding round the M4 eyot one peaceful morning, and intertwining their necks in loving embrace like two serpents until she gave him a nip and with a shake of his tail he broke away. At the same time the kingfisher flew the breadth of the river in a shining flash of blue and bronze. The ladies at "The Hermitage" have had the pleasure of seeing a pair of Great Spotted Woodpeckers nest in their garden and raise two young. The parents brought the fledglings to their bird table where they sometimes shared the food with a squirrel. Now the young are sufficiently grown to fly into the trees and will lose the crimson head patch when they become fully adult. It is hoped these lovely birds will continue to nest there. My bird families are less exotic. A thrush brings one young into our garden and the starlings which always nest under the gutter have, as usual, raised a broOO of greedy, shrill young. In July we had a walk by the river towards Boveney and saw a pair of swans with four cygnets, yellow hammers, reed buntings, large skipper - 13 - and meadow brown butterflies, brimstone moth, my first red admiral this year and the green caterpillar of the mother of pearl pyralid moth. There were many blue damsel flies and agrion splendens dragonflies. The male of the latter is blue with large, dark patches on the wings. The female has a slender yellow body and light brown wings. Another handsome dragonfly with a golden brown body and a long name (Libellula Quadrimaculata) visits a neighbour's pond. L. Parker. ************************************* DORNEY WHIST CLUB OPEN TO ALL, YOUNG AND OLD, THE NOVICE AND THE ACCOMPLISHED. ENJOY AN EVENING ' S GOOD COMPANY AND FRIENDLY COMPETITION. DATES: SEE DIARY OF EVENTS. ****************** **************** **************** DOG TRAINING CLUB. FRIDAY NIGHTS. VILLAGE HALL FROM 7 P.M. ALL BREEDS WELCOME TEL: MARLOW 5042 ****************** D.W.S. C./PARISH NEWS FUNDS TOTALLING £126. 47 HELD TO THE ACCOUNT OF THE DORNEY WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB WHICH CLOSED EARLIER THIS YEAR HAVE BEEN PAID-OVER TO THE PARISH NEWS . WE THANK THE EX-MEMBERS OF THE SOCIAL CLUB FOR THIS VERY GENEROUS GESTURE WHICH WE GREATLY APPRECIATE. *********************************************** - 14 - • • • NATURE NOTES - JULY/AUGUST There were two interesting sightings at the commencement of this pericd. I saw a tawny owl perched at the top of a small, dead elm sapling near Clime's Corner. Other birds will harass an owl in daytime particularly rooks and magpies but if a kestrel joins in will beat a hasty retreat. OWls are at a disadvantage at this time of year as the young have grown so large they take up all the nest so the parents have to keep watch in nearby trees. Even so, it was amazing that this owl should so expose itself in brilliant sunshine . I paid a visit to "The Hermitage" in an unsuccessful attempt to identify the specie of bees which were flying in and out of a nest under the patio stones. I was also able to see where the great spotted woodpecker had nested using two holes in the tree, a robin's nest in the shed containing one unhatched egg and enchanter's nightshade and greater celandine growing in the wild part of the garden. These two plants are a rarity in our area. The second event occurred when I almost ran down a weasel while cycling down the bridge over the M4 on the Bray side of the river. It popped up out of a narrow drain opening in the kerb and for a few moments we steed staring at each other. Then it quickly slid back but I was able to see its dark brown upper parts and white underneath very clearly. Bright, blue chicory flowers are everywhere and the scent of lime blossom is delicious. I visited Dorney Common and the Cressy brook in an effort to find flowers which were plentiful only a few years ago before the wet parts of the Common began to dry out. The large mats of water crowfoot and the water speedwell have disappeared but I was able to find some poor specimens of the brilliant, blue brooklime, once so common and there was also a lovely blue dragonfly (unidentified) hunting along its beat. There are many nodding thistles on the Common. Although, a nuisance to farmers they are attractive plants. A pair of coots nesting in the vicinity of the M4 bridge have raised one chick, the great crested grebes 2 chicks but the pair of swans mentioned several times appear to have no cygnets. The coots' nest melted into the scenery so well that it took me weeks to spot it. It also took me weeks to discover that a pair of collar doves had nested at the top of our bullace plum trees. I noticed some bract fungi on a tree in Harcourt Road - Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus Squamosa). It is beige coloured with a scaly surface. The name tells the shape. A skein of Canada geese flew into a field in - JS - Marsh Lane to glean after the crop was harvested. The leader was far ahead of the skein and made urgent calls when he had located a suitable place. on sunny days many comma and gatekeeper butterflies have been coming into our garden. L. Parker. ******************************* YOGA CLASS RECOMMENCING 3RD SEPTEMBER AT BURNHAM HALL EVERY WEDNESDAY 9.30 a.m. for 9.45 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. PRICE £1.50. ALL WELCOME. Bring mat and blanket or sleeping bag. For further details telephone - Joan Ponton. FULMER 3342. CHURCHWARDENS: ******************** Mr. M.J. Armstrong Badgers, Village Road, Dorney. Burnham 5595 ******************** Mrs. J. Richmond Ranworth, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach. Maidenhead 26972 Private advertisements will be accepted for publication. Rate per insertion - 20 words E2. Each additional word lOp. 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Full Tyre, Petrol and Lubrication Service we have the best equipment in the area and we know how to use it ! (_ wPeleas e tvisiet ousr wotrks h-opsn ando distcuss ygour uproeblemss s' 􀀆't. , "􀀢􀀣􀀤 􀃃 􀃄 J I s,:::.-1--8'(. 11\ornrp 􀀎arisb 􀀏etns . . . . . , ... llCAMPSII B Cl HIGH STREET, BRAY. SL6 2AH. Telephone: MAIDENHEAD 36234 * * * ALSO AT WINDSOR 869055 CHARTERED SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * Quality houses always required in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * • THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY A NTIQUES V ALUATIONS & RESTORATIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 APPLE TREE COTTAGE·ASHFORD LANE·DORNEY·Nr. WINDSOR-BERKS PATIOS·FENCING· TURFING·P RUNING·ROTOVATING-TREE FELLING TEL: BURNHAM (06286161768 • 610B4 • OAYTI ME: BURNHAM 63259 79 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM, BUCKS. TELEPHONE: BURNHAM 63372 K. C "· GUTHRIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESALE ANO RETAIL OPEN 9.00a.m.-5.30p.m (six days a week) Flowers for all Occasions. Wreaths and Bouquets to Order. SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY TEAM RECTOR 8.00 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Revd. Canon Jeffery Whale St. M ary's Vicarage, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JW. Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel: Slough 41777 To contact the Rector either telephone him direct or leave a message at Dorney Vicarage, Tel: Burnham 62823. ISSUE NO. 8/86 OCTOBER, 1986 ===---------....::::::::::::::::::::::-== Help us shape Bucks in the next Century The caunty structure plan I• the mlin town •nd coun• try plenning doeument In Buckingh1m1hire. It uts oU1 the bro1d strategy tor development In the county 1nd is the basis on which the District Coun• COIi p...,.r, dlhil1d loe1I pl1ns. by Rex lingham-Wood, Chairman Planning and Transportation Committee The pl,n·• pUFp,:,$1 ;, to gh,, I bro1d guide to hmuch devel.opment •hould be 1llowed In the county. tt uys, for lnst,nce, that propas■ls for houn building should be 1trongly rHisted In the Green Belt thlt coven much of the South of the county. lnltnd, new houling 1hould go to Milton KeynH, AylHbury or Buckingham. Homes.jobs boost for some towns Aylesbury could grow in population by nearly a third between now and the year 2000. The increase would mean ■round 6.000 new homes in the town. It - and other big housing developments in Princes Ris-­ borough, Olney, Buckin· gham end Wing - ■re proposed in a detailed review of the Cour,ty Structure Plar,. Thi• plan is the main town and country planning dOOJ• ment fo, Buckinghamshire. The review propo■es the building of 27,500 new house1 in the county in the ten years 1991-2001. Thi1, incredibly, is • reduction in the rate of building which has made Buckinghamshire the fastest growing county in Bril■in in recent ynrs. In the period 1981-91 tome 45,700 new homes ■re expected to be built. The overall reduction, though, masks proposals for major development in IJ)llcific ■reaa of the county. While Milton Keyr,es • See Page two This is where the new homes may go Th• 1pproved structure plen WII drawn up in 1976. We believe the time hH coma for 1n update - not to mike ch1ngn for ch■n99s uk1, but to take eccount of whet hH happened In the pelt ten -􀀰- 􀐊 the lady who held this 1 - post before - Mid: "Planning is not - thing that stops once Iha plan he• been made.• Buckinghamshire I• the fu.. tnt growing county in England. Our population hH incre■Hd by n111rty 100,000-that 11 by one In f"MI - In the put ten yea.-.. tt is continuing to lncreen at around 10,DOO a y"r and by the tum of the century • SN P1g1 two Catch the Bucks bus A mobile exhibition gh,. Ing information about the Structure Plan propoaals wlN tour the County In September. Housed In I COIIVlt'ted bua, it wiN villt the main towntl Ind Vill■gH affected by the new propoull. TI,e bu■ timetable is u foll.: Tueadlly 9 September, Gerrardl Crou IPackhRd car park). WedftffaY 10 S. tember. Old Beaconlf"teld (r.., of Town CounclQ. Friday, Saturday 12, 13 September, C■ntnl WV,,Ombe. Tundlly 141 September, WendoverlHlgh Street). W..:lnuday 17 Septambef, Amenh1m on the Hm (Sycamora Rd car park). Friday, Saturday 19, ZG September, Prlntft Risborough, Church Street. Tueadlly, Wedn11d1y 23, ......24 Septa,. mber. Olney lHigh Friday, Satunhly 26, r1 September, Central Milton Keyon (City Square). Tundey, Wednesday 30 September, 1 Octobtlr, Bue,. kinghlm, Vernay Cine. Friday, Saturday 3, 4 October, Aylesbury IMllrk■t: Square). No change in Plan's broad strategy The broad strategy of the County Structu,e Plan will rema,n uncroanged ,t the new proposals are accepted. Th,s ,s 10 encourage populat,on and 10b growth in the north of the countv, notabiy 1n Milton Keynes and Aylesbury, wh1ts1 restra,mng new development ,n the south. GREEN BELT Ma,n ,nstrumt>nt for restra,nino new building m south Buck,nghamsh1re is 1he Green seit wh1ch was or1gmally planned to hmu •he outward spread of London. It has been in place for about 30 years and has proved both popular and eftecuve. No change ,s proposed ,n 1h1s major Struclure Plan pollcy, nor 1n the pol,ev of preserv,ng the beauty of the Chil1em Hills Th,s inevitably means that it w,11 not be easy for people 10 find new homes on such places as High Wycombe and Chesham. But the County Council beheves that ii should stand firm agamst demands to release Green Belt land for building. MILTON KEYNES The County Council accepts that if development in the Green Belt is to be restr1cted alternative provision must be made elsewhere for new homes. factoroes. offices and other building. Not all these demands can be met in existing urban areas Cmclud1ng London). Hence the need for the new city of Milton Keynes which has been very successful ,n attractmg firms and in creating an environment 1n which people want to hve and work. The County Council is most anxious 1hat the building of Millon Keynes be compleled as soon as possible. It beheves 1hat the Development Corporation should remam m bemg until th,s task is substantially completed. The County Council has noted the recent government announcement of April I, 1992, as thetarge, dateforwind1n_g up ol the Development Corporation. tt is pleased at this extension on the earlier wind-up (date or,g,nally 1989), but will contmue to press for a further extension until at least 1996 EMPLOYMENT POLICY Some changes are proposed in the Structure Plan's employment policy. This is because changes have been taking place in the sort of work peopte do. There is now less manufacturing industry and more jobs in service trades and professions. At the same time, the country has been going through a recession. Thankfully this has had less effect on Buckinghamshire than on other parts of the country, but it has conmbuted to the change in the local economy. The draft proposals for the Structure Plan recognise that these trends are likely to continue and that employment policies need 10 reflect them. Spec,al at1ention has, therefore, been paid to the needs of high technology industry and small firms. Allowance has also been made for redevelopment and renewal of lhe older industrial areas, not only in the growth areas of the county but also in the Green Seit towns. Mr. Lingham· Wood • from front !"IP 1,/,􀀈 ,;.:C(, .i} .'L, ; •􀈓 -􀈔 • ·.i._.,·-􀈕; • •- • ;,. tD'::;..,,..,_ ./􀀊􀀋􀀌•>1:r,.-.:l, Smaller will top 690,000 We hHe to plan for that growth; to . h- - cell best eope with the very large dem■lld for hous-ing 111 our part of tha south uaL towns will ---,.1: ·~ · •,q;wiillll grow Iii. • .... :_ .. 􀈖􀈗-- .;· -,= 􀈘 ·::..· - -- • from front page would take most of the new homes, the review suggests: Princes Risborough: 1,900 new homes - most of them on land west of the High Wycombe - Aylesbury railway line. This new building, says the review, would be de pen· dent on road and railway bt1dge improvements, including a western bypass, and the relocation of the town sewage works. It would help ensure the town's continued prosperity as a shopping, educational and service centre. Buckingham: 1,200 new homes, nearly double the number for which planning permission exists. The review proposals ssy this extra growth could be contained within !he natural limits of Buckingham. The review also proposes creauon of more jobs in Buckingham by extensions to the industry area south of the rmg road. Olney: 900 new homes.of wh;ch planning permission already e􀈙•sts for about 600. Again, !he review says this growth could be contained within the natural limits of the town. More jobs could come lrom industrial development off Yardley Road, says the review. Aylesbury: 5,900 new houses, of which more than half should go on sites already identified for.housmg. Three new sites, foratotal of 1,800 new homes are; Land between Rabans lane and Oxford Road; Land between Buckingham Road and Bierton Road, including the prop· osed lakeside village. Land on the Southcourt side of town, between the present built- up area and the proposed southern bypass link with Oxford Road. Two new emplayment sites are proposed: enexten· sion of the Rabans Lane industrial area; and an area between Stocklake and !he proposed Aylesbury-Bierton bypass. - 2 - The revlaiona to the ■ppnn■d phl11 th■t - ■re now auggnting wll t■ke it Into the 11ext -· tury,to2001. They i11dude 11ew poHdea for tourism, recreation and ahopptng. Thia newspaper ■untm ■riaea th■ main propos­ als being conaidered by th■ County Council's Planning and Tr■naport■- tion CommittN. Ful details ■n1 avall■ble In tha documant •euckinghem• shire County Structure Pl■n Proposed Atten,. tiona No. 3", whieh can be obtained from the County Planning Officer, ■t the address bel-. Plffse let ua know what you think of the propoa■I■. Send your comments to the County Planning Officm. County H■II, Aylubu:ry, HP20 1UX, to arriv■ by October 13. • New hol iday and leisure package Th• Histing Structure Pl•n doe• not have much to .-y about recre•tion. Thi• i• becau•e the County Council originally int.nded to produce a aeperate rec:reation plan-an idea that has now been dropped. large food surpluses in Europe are leading to pressure for revisions of the Common Agricultural Policy in order 10 reduce produc· tion. This coutd lead to a significant decrease in the area of fend in agricultural production. In Lowland Britain this is The au91rested reviaion•. therefore, include a number of propoul• for Improving recreation fecilitie• in Buckinghamshire. They includ• propoul• for new c:ountry park• and golf C0UtHt, • com:ert hall In Milton Keynee and many more aporu, f•cilities. In more detail, new c:ountry parks ar• propoaed for linle Britain, neer lver, at i.ut one neer AylHbury, one doae to Milton Keynn •.n.d. ..o ne on the Chilterns A concert hall, are11a for major apec:tator sports, hotel end c:onferenc:e rooms and indoor sports and ent,arhlinment fac:llitlff are all suggested for Milton Keynes. MORE FOR SPORT For High Wyc:ombe: arts and c:ultural fecilitie-. more hot•I end conference spac. end more indoor and outdoor sports provlslon, Including we1er sports. The Structure f'tan revllikely lo be more pronounced in areas of average land quality, such as Buckinghamshire, then in the highly productive areas of high grade land. What should happen to this surplus land? Some will be needed for urban development; but much is likely to be located in areas sions uy hrtensively used rec:rfftlon facilities should be provided In or on the edge of existing towns and built-up areas. Steps must be t•ken to protect agricultural lend and ■ms of ■nrective countryside from over-use by 191- sure seekera.. TOURISM, TOO Many of the proposals on recreation relate al■o to tourism. It is ecc.pted that Buc:klnghamlihire will never rival the Lake District or Cornwall as a tourist attnction. However. the c:ounty dot1s hen an Im portent touriRn role to play, particularly In cat:llring for day vlaltors from Lottdon. They - and local leisure ae•Hn. - need more and improved routes for walking, hon.eriding, cyclin9t••• motoring for pl .. sure. hey need mor• picnic sites. farm trails, country parks end water recreation arua. where such development is neither required nor appropriate. The County Council believes that priority should be given to planting more broadleaved woodlands. Other possible uses for surplus agricultural land are nature conaervation end countryside recreation. Both - 3 - Anothtlr propoul, wti: fits In with e,dsting County Coundl policy. Is to encourage wider UN by the oemtral public of school■ and colhtg" and thelt playing fields. Over■n. though, care will be nuded to ensure that in--..d touristandrec=rea­ tion uu do• not t:ame at the e􀐋se of emenltl• enjoy.et by local people, or of dem■ge to the vridiar environment. could be compatible with afforestation in some areas, particularly in the longer term. All three uses have the merit of being reversible, should more food production be required one day. ' • .. ,. ' i . ;tJ,,,..;, i􀀒 South East Guidelines Changes in store R-nt yurs have -n • redical change in our ■hopping habits. WHI• spread car ownership ■nd home fntai.ers have changed pattern■ of food ■hopping. For m■ny people the daily trip to the shop■ hH been replaced by ■ m■Jor weekly, fonnightly or even monthly trip to the IUJ><'fffl■rket. Big food chains have responded to th ... trends by changing their old stores end looking for new sites. Now the mo't'I is frofl'I supermarket■ to yet big• ger auperstorH offering I wider r■nge ol foods end other goods ■- well u entensiv■. free c.r perk• ing. Otten. becau,e of the ■IH of site req uired, those storn h■ve to be buitt ■way from town centres. The County Council, whilst lcknow1edging Ihle tre,nd, is ■n•ious th'1 It shoukt not lead to ■ decline in the t,.dition■I town centres. MORE CARS A second impon■nt trend in ■hoppinsi, which Is also linked to widespn,■d car ownersh ip, hH followed from the incre■" in home ownership, This is the growth in discount ,:􀀅 􀀘-' 't·􀀟 warehouses selling hrml• ture, carpets ■nd elec:tri• ul goods ■nd In DIY supermarkets. These also need l■rge sites with lots of free parlurtg. Once again the County Coundl ackn-ledgn the trend. Policies d.,.ling with theH n■w form• of ■hopping haH then,fore been added to the dtffl Plan. The draft -■p generally 􀀡 •""f· superstorn and retail warehouses should be k>caied in the county's three big population centres -Aylubury, High Wycombe and Milton Keynu. ld■■lly, ret■U w■rehOVSff 1hould be grouped in retail parks on the edge of th... town centres. Smaller stores can be located in other shopping The revi-■d structure plan pt'Opos■ls for Buckin• gh■mshire h■H been prepared in the light of gui• dance for development in South E■st England issued by the Government. This regional guidance w■s updated in June 1986. ft suggests housing figures for ea,;:h county •• •• reason■• ble basis on which to bring forward proposals for struc­ ture plan ■Iterations.• The figul'ff cover the period 1991-2001. They ■lk>w for 27,500 new dwetlings m Buckinghemshire inclusive of house conver• sions. SOME ASSUMPTIONS They are however, dependent on • number of Hsumption&. Particularly, the figuru for all South E■st covndu d-,..nd on what happens to houu building in London. Increased demand for private housing in the capk■l - the guid■nn talks ■bout 1$0,IXN) MW dwelling, In the period 1991-2001 - could reduce demand in the HomeCountiel. Th■ rfflNd structure plan draft up Buckinghamshire County Council should continue to r■1 ist pl'fllUre for housing In tht: Green Bett end the Chlltemt ■re■ of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This, It -■ys, Wll l make building in London itself more likely. centru lntn. county.. 􀐌---------􀐍 Where do we go fro m here? This newspaper summarises the main proposals in the revised Structure Plan. Full details are set out in the Plan itself (full title "Buckinghamshire County Structure Plan : Proposed Alterations No. r) which can be obtained, price £10 including postage, from the County Planning Officer at the address given below. Please let me know what you think of the proposed changes to the Plan. Send your commentsto:- The County Planning Officer, County Hall, AYLESBURY HP20 1UX to arrive by 13th October 1986. The County Council will consider the comments received on the draft proposals. It will then decide on the final proposals which it will submit to the Secretary of State tor the Environment for his approval. Submission is expected to be about the end of March, 1987. At that stage members of the public will have an opportunity to make representation or objection to the Secretary of State. Printod by Centr•I Printing Section, Bucldngh•m1hi,. Co'-"'tv Counoil. - 4 - •• • • From the Rev ' d Colin Pontin one of the many things that has impressed me since coming to Dorney is the commitment of so many people to the care and maintenance of our beautiful church. This, I know, has been a great responsibility and I am sure that we are very grateful to all who have contributed so generously over the years. Money is, of course, important and needs our careful concern. For the Christian however, it should only be part of the picture. Jesus was concerned that his disciples had the right priorities and often challenged their materialistic approach to problems. He emphasised that the most important thing was their understanding of and their involvement in the Kingdom of God and then "All these other things shall be yours as well". (Luke 12' 31.) During the next few months we hope to look at the whole subject of giving in the life of the Christian. Not only money , although this will certainly be looked at , but also the way that we can use our time and our talents, whatever they may be, to the glory of God . Does this sound dull? I assure that it is not. The Christian life of faith and service is immensely rewarding, full of suprises, and sometimes the odd miracle: It does of course stretch our faith , drive us to prayer and make us dependant on one another, but there is never a dull moment. I and countless others have proved that God is always faithful to His promises if we really trust Him. I would like you to regard this letter as a personal invitation to join us over the next few months, to learn together, to deepen our faith, to see God in action. You will not be coerced to do anything , but you will be very welcome at whatever level you wish to be involved. You may like to make a special note of the following:- 1. During the main service on Sunday morning on the undermentioned dates we will be looking at special aspects of our Christian giving . October 5th - The place of giving in the life of the Christian November 2nd - The use of our time and talents. December 7th - The use of our money. January 11th - Being ' Doers' as well as ' Hearers' . all these services are at 10.30 a.m. - 5 - 2 . There will be a conversational Bible Study and Prayer Group at the Vicarage each Thursday evening at 8 . 00 p.m. commencing on Thursday 23rd October. During these times we will be looking at different aspects of our Christian life. The studies will finish promptly at 9.00 p.m. and will be followed by coffee when , if you are able to stay , we can chat and get to know one another. You will be welcome to come and go as you please and you won ' t be put ' on the spot ' . The above programme will lead to a ' Stewardship Campaign' in the Spring of 1987 , details of which will be published in due course. The Christian life is intensely practical , very exciting and full of lovely surprises. It may be , over the years , that the church has not been the best advertisement but don ' t let that put you off. God is as alive , real and relevant today as He has ever been. Let us find out more together. Hope to see you soon. Colin. ** ------------------------------ Toys ' Picnic { inside) on Thursday , 9th October 1-3 p.m. ARE YOU UNDER 5? Yes then come along with your toys plus Mummy or Daddy to the picnic. Cost E l . 00 per child , Mummy or Daddy Sop including food and small gift. For more information please contact the Vicarage , Lake End Road, Dorney, Burnham 62823. It would be a great help if you would let us know if you want to come. ** ************** Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Jean Foster-Key. Maidenhead 36875. - 6 - • • • • ,· ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER 12th October 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. 21ST SUNDAY AFI'ER PENTECOST Holy Communion Parish Communion Sidesman 8.00 a.m. Mr. Dollimore Sidesman 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee Flowers 19th October 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 Flowers 26th October 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 Flowers Mrs. Ames Jonathen Longden John ll: 17-27 1 Peter 1: 13-21 Mrs. Bak.er, Mrs. Westendorp & Mrs . Hayton Mrs . Street Mr. & Mrs. Hayton Miss Kilpatrick LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Holy Communion Parish CommW1ion Matthew 25:1-13 Revelation 7:2-4 & 9􀄪end Mrs. Harpur Mr. Grenfell Mrs. Robb Mrs. Pepler Mrs. Robb & Mrs. Hayton Mrs. Parker & Mrs. Butcher Mrs. Stopford 9TH SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Richmond Mr. Armstrong Mrs. Pepler HALF TERM BREAK John 1 : 1-14 Colossians 1 :15-20 Mrs. Harpur & Mrs. Allen Mrs. Warner-Horne & Mrs. Westendorp Mrs. Street - 7 - 2nd November 8TH SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS 8 . 00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman 8 . 00 a.m. Holy Communion Parish Communion Sidesman 10. 30 a . m. 1st Reader 10. 30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Mr. Handy Mr . Robb Mrs. Liney Mark 7 : 14-23 1 John 3 : 9-18 Coffee Flowers WEDDING HALF TERM BREAK Mrs . Ames & Mrs. Chapman Mrs . Ames & Mrs . Harpur Mrs. Smith September 13th Alan Fellows to Joanne Turner . November 6th December 4th *********** CHARITY LUNCH LIST Dot Belcher , 6 , Harcourt Road. Mary Robb, The Chauntry , Lake End Road . ****************** DORNEY WHIST CLUB See Diary of Events for revised dates. ****************** DOG TRAINING CLUB . FRIDAY NIGHTS. VILLAGE HALL FROM 7 P . M . ALL BREEDS WELCOME TEL : MARLOW 5042 ****************** ************** * ********** ************** Thank you for supporting my Charity Lunch on 4th September . The sum of £50 has been sent to The Sail Training Association . Maureen Cody. ************************************** - 8 - THE PARISH PUMP Notes on a Parish Meeting held on 9th September, 1986. 1. Bus Service . Nothing more has been heard . 2 . Highway Matters. Nothing more has been heard on our request for overtaking restrictions on the Marsh Lane , Oak Stubbs Lane junction area. 3. Accounts . Accounts totalling £450 were passed for payment, mainly for electricity and two months of the clerk ' s salary. 4 . Planning applications. No comment was made on the detailed planning application for a house next door to ' Dormouse ' . No other matters of great importance had come up. 5 . Polling Station has changed from Dorney school at the request of the headmaster and the school governors and is to be at the Village Hall. This was welcomed by the Parish Council . 6 . Local Plan. This is the plan in respect of South Bucks District and will be going on deposit in early 1987 when all will have an opportunity to make their comments. This is the policy document for planning etc . and will be on view in libraries etc . If there are substantial objections , a public enquiry will be held. 7 . Next Meeting to be on 14th October . 8 . Footpaths. There is a proposal to connect conker alley and the towpath at Boveney Lock. 9. Emergency Planning Officer. Dorney is to be joined with Taplow for civil defence purposes and we are still looking for somebody , so if anyone is interested please contact a member of the Parish council. **************************** - 9 - Thursday, 9th October Thursday, 16th October Friday, 24th October Thursday, 30th October Thursday, 13th November Friday, 21st November Thursday , 27th November Saturday, 29th November Thursday, 4th December Thursday, llth December 1987 Friday , 6th February 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 Whist Club. Dorney Whist Club. D.D.H.S. Cheese/Wine Evening. Dorney Whist Club. Dorney Whist Club. D.D.H.S. - A . G . M . Dorney Whist Club. D.W.I. Christmas Fayre. Dorney Whist Club. Dorney Whist Club Christmas Party. Jumble Sale, Village Hall. Meet second Wednesday of every month @ 2.30 p.m. Meet first Monday of every month for P.T.A. Committee Meeting. Second Tuesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. Village Hall. Second Tuesday of 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. ,· *********************** - 10 - • • • • DORNEY w.r. REPORT Meeting Day, 10th September, a really lovely sunny Autumn Day, but it had the feeling of a going back to work day, as we had a welcome respite during the month of August. The holiday period is still prevailing too, with the resultant absence of many members , however they will all return, we hope , with renewed vigour, for the Winter session. Due to the constant movement being experienced among the Dorney and district residents , we are losing a number of our members and could well do with some new ones. For anyone interested , why not come along to our monthly meeting ( second Wednesday of the month at 2 . 30 p.m. in the Village Hall) to see what happens at these sessions. You would not be committed to joining, but you may find the W.I. has something to offer. One afternoon a month - not too time consuming! Mrs . Harpur opened the meeting with the usual preliminaries , and then advised the coming events. A Group Meeting is being held at Iver Heath on October 15th at 2 p.m. Departure time from Dorney, for those interested in attending will be 1 . 20 p.m. The half yearly Council Meeting is being held on October 30th at Aylesbury at 11 a.m. and Mrs. Huddart and Mrs. Ferris volunteered to attend as our representatives. Items given in the News Letter included advice on Day Schools , which included tuition on Tatting and Smocking. The Tatting class is to be held at Amersham on 22nd October and the Smocking at Stoke Poges on November 4th. Applications should be sent to Mrs. M. Mortham, 89 Westmorland Avenue , Aylesbury. The Regional Meeting will be held at Stoke Poges at 2 . 30 p.m. on October 17th, and the subject will be "A Crash Course in Canvaswork " . Could prove quite interesting. Our Speaker this month was Mrs . Robinson on "Trash and Treasure" . She proved to be a very fluent and entertaining Speaker and very knowledgeable on her subject. We all enjoyed her talk immensely and her opinions on the i terns brought for inspection were both enlightening and amusing. Reluctant as we are at this time to think of Christmas and all it entails, we were reminded by Mrs. Allen of the Christmas Fayre to be hel&e2-/fSi 11\ornep 􀀍arisb 􀀎etns j ---------------------------------- U.CAMPSII I Cl HIGH STREET, BRAY. SL6 2AH. Telephone: MAIDENHEAD 36234 * * * ALSO AT WINDSOR 869055 CHARTERED SURVEYORS & ESTATE AGENTS * * * Quality houses always required in the Dorney and Surrounding areas. * * * • THE OLD SCHOOL ANTIQUES DORNEY PURCHASERS AND VENDORS OF GOOD QUALITY ANTIQUES VALUATIONS & RESTORATIONS undertaken. Tel: BURNHAM 3247 APPLETREE COTTAGE-ASHFORD LANE·DORNEY·Nr. WINDSOR-BERKS PATIOS·FENCING·TURFING·PRUNING·ROTOVATING·TREE FELLING TEL: BURNHAM (06286} 61768 • 61084 • DAYTIME: BURNHAM 63259 79 HIGH STREET, BURNHAM, BUCKS. TELEPHONE: BURNHAM 63372 IC.CJ. GUTHIIE GREENGROCER e FRUITERER FLOWERS e PETFOODS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPEN 9.00a.m.-5.30p.m (six days a wee*) Flowers for all Occasions. Wreaths and Bouquets to Order. SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES EVERY SUNDAY TEAM RECTOR 8.00 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 10.30 a.m. The Revd. Canon Jeffery Whale St. Mary's Vicarage, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JW. Holy Communion Explorers and Creche at the Vicarage Parish Communion Tel: Slough 41777 To contact the Rector either telephone him direct or leave a message at Dorney Vicarage, Tel: Burnham 62823. • ISSUE NO. 10/86 DECEMBER, 1986 From: Revd. Colin Pontin Whilst Christmas shopping in Bristol last year I overheard an exchange between two elderly ladies in broadest Bristolese - "Hello my love; have you finished your Christmas shopping then?" "No I havn' t, and I shall be more than glad when the whole darn business is over." At that particular moment I knew just how they were feeling, having spent most of that morning myself looking for things that were either apparently non-existent or prohibitively expensive. Sadly, Loo often, Christmas becomes buried beneath a smothering blanket of materialism and frustration. The Christmas story mirrors, very accurately, our own attitudes. There were some then who were worried by it. Herod was, to say the least. He saw it as a threat to his own power and prestige. My Bristol ladies saw it as a financial and physical hurdle. Some see it in spiritual terms. - If the Christmas story is really true, if Jesus was and is the son of God, then it demands a response from us which will affect the whole of our lives. We cannot be neutral. There were others who wondered. There are many like this today who stand wistfully on the edge of the Christian life. Can it really be true? Can it make any difference to my life? Does God have any relevance in the world today? How can I know? And then there are those who, like the shepherds, hear the good news and go and find out for themselves. They found that it really was true. There really was a baby, there really is a Saviour. God is alive and real today just waiting for us to invite him in to our lives to turn our worries and wondering in to worshipping and rejoicing. As we come to the Christmas festivities this year let us be like the shepherds. Not only hear the angels sing about it but ensure that it becomes a reality in our own experience. Then we, like them, will go in to the new year glorifying and praising God for all that we have heard AND seen. I wish you a joyful Christmas and a happy new year. A reminder for January 1987. To provide a place where all the family can come and worship together we are starting a Family Service in 1987. This will take - l - place on the first Sunday of each month commencing on Sunday January 4th at 10.30 a.m. The service will be short and informal and will, I hope, have something for everyone. Please remember too:- There is a conversational Bible Study and Prayer group in the Vicarage each Thursday evening at 8.00 p.m. The last one before Christmas will be on December 11th. and will re-commence on January 8th. During these times we try to relate biblical truth to the practicalities of life. We finish at 9.00 p.m. prompt after which a cup of coffee or tea is available. Come and go as you please. You won't be put 'on the spot.• You will be very welcome at both of the above. Colin Pon tin. BAPTISM October 26th ************************* WAYNE ROBERT JAYCOCK ************************* PRIEST-IN-CHARGE OF DORNEY Revd.Colin H. Pontin 3 Leigh Park, Datchet, Slough, Berks. SL3 9JP. Tel, Slough 40745. ************************* J U M B L E S A L E A Jumble Sale is forthcoming on February 6th for Church Funds and another charity to be decided. I am happy to receive your old junk anytime from now onwards. Mary Robb. Tel. BURNHAM 2243. ********************* - 2 - • ST. JAMES DUTY ROSTER 14th December 8.00 a.m. 10. 30 a.m. Sidesman Sidesman 8.oo a.m. 10. 30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee Flowers 21st December 8.00 a.m. 6. 30 p.m. Sidesman Sidesman 8.00 a.m. 6,30 p.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Flowers 24 th December 5 ,30 p.m. 11.30 p.m. Sidesman Sidesman 1st Reader Cleaning Flowers 25th December 8 .00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sidesman Sidesman 1st Reader 5,30 p.m. 11.30 p.m. 11.30 p.m. 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 3RD SUNDAY IN ADVENT Holy Communion Parish Commun ion Mr. Pepler Mr. Grenfell John 1: 19-28 Mrs. Robb 1 Corinthians 4: 1-5 Miss Breslin, Mrs. King & Mrs. Pepler Mrs. Street Mrs. Perryman & Mrs. Dover Mrs. Smith 4TH SUNDAY IN ADVENT Holy Communion Service of Carols & Lessons Mrs. Ames Mr .. Dollimore 10.30 Rehearsal for Christingle at Church. Mrs. Robb Mrs. Ames WEDNESDAY CHRISTMAS EVE Chris tingle Midnight Eucharist Mr. Belcher Mr. Robb Luke 2: 8-20 Angela Perryman Acts 13: 16-26 Mrs. Harpur & Mrs. Allen Mrs. Belcher THURSDAY Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Richmond Mr. Armstrong Elizabeth Robb - 3 - CHRISTMAS DAY Luke 2: 1-20 1 John 4: 7-14 28th December 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 1987 4th 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 11 th January 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 1ST SUNDAY AFrER CHRISTMAS Holy Communion Parish Communion Mrs. Breslin Mrs. Harpur John 1 , 14-18 Tracey Perryman HOLIDAY BREAK Mrs. Ames Galatians 4 : 1-7 Mr . & Mrs. Robb 2ND SUNDAY AFrER CHRISTMAS Holy Communion Family Service Mr. Liney Mr . Pepler (Readings t o be advised) AT CHURCH Mrs. Parker & Mrs . Mr. & Mrs. Hayton Richmond 1ST SUNDAY AFrER EPIPHANY Holy Communion Parish Communion Mr. Eastgate 4TH RENEWAL SUNDAY Mrs . Richmond (Readings to Jessica Armstrong be advised) Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Westendorp & Mrs . Pepler Mrs . Belcher & Mrs. Neal Mrs . Parker & Mrs . Butcher - 4 - • • • c 18th January 8.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Sid􀆙sman 8.00 a.m. Sidesman 10.30 a.m. 1st Reader 10.30 a.m. Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Coffee 25th 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 1st 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 & Sund ay School Cleaning Coffee 8th 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 2ND SUNDAY AFrER EPIPHANY Holy Commun ion Parish Communion Mr. Armstrong Mr. King Mrs. Liney Miss Bresling , Mrs. Mrs. Palmer Mark 1: 14 - 20 Acts 26: l; 9 - 20 Westendorp & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Warner-Horne & Mrs. Westendorp 3RD SUNDAY AFrER EPIPHANY. Holy Communion Parish Communion CCNVERSION OF ST. PAUL Mr. Dollimore Mrs. Ames Matthew 19: 27 - end Mrs. Armstrong Acts 9: 1 - 22 Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Pepler & Mrs. Parker Mrs. Eastgate & Mrs. Jones Mr. Ames & Mrs. Harpur 4TH SUNDAY AFrER EPIPHANY Holy Communion Family Service Mr. Belcher Mr. Booth To be advised Mrs. Baker Mr. & Mrs. Belcher ( Readings to be advised) 5TH SUNDAY AFrER EPIPHANY Holy Cormnunion Parish Communion Mr. Robb Mr. Grenfell Matthew 12:38-42 Mrs. Parker 1 Corinthians 3: 18-end Mrs. Baker , Mrs. King & Mrs. Hayton Mrs. Street To be advised - 5 - BURNHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL The Bucki nghamsh ire Educati on Commi ttee has decided to close Burnham Grammar Sch oo l. This decisi on wou ld leave no grammar scho ol in South Bucks south of the M40. But the batt le is far from over . As the parents wi ll make off icial objecti ons the scho ol can on ly cl ose if the plan is approved by Kenneth Ba ker, the Secretary of State for Educati on. The amended proposal is that chi ldren who wou ld otherwise attend Burnham Grammar Scho ol are to be distrubuted between Beasconsf ield High Sch oo l, Dr Challoner's High Schoo l and Dr Chal loner' s Grammar Sch ool in Amersham, Chesham High Scho ol and Sir Wi lliam Bor lase" s Schoo l in Mar low. How many to each? We do not know. There was no consu ltati on on the changed proposa l bef ore the scheme was rushed through Commi ttee. Attempts by the Grammar School Ac tion Commi ttee to obtain important detai ls have met wi t h vi rtual ly no response. The Counci l jus ti fy the cl osure on the grounds of falling rol ls. The Act ion Commi ttee' s own research revea ls that the County has gross ly overesti mated the fa ll. Jrt Aoadl Oor"" 10.,ms Corner I Elon Woc:k 1Colenotlon Creseenll ElonW,ck 1BeI1 L..one1 Wu>dsor s,,age,B,ce &4 FUATllEA INFOAMATIOfrl FAQM MARTIN'S TAANSPORT. TELEP110NE aouANE ENO U70D. DIARY OF EVENTS Thursday, 4th December Dorney Whist Club . -· 63 Ml26 1086l Service 64 Martin's Transport Service 664 M,26 10 86) Thursday, 11th December 1987 Dorney Whist Club Christmas Party. Friday, 6th February Jumble Sale , Village Hall . *** See previous issues for monthly meetings of local organizations. *** - 9 - DORNEY W,I. REPORT The Annual meeting this month, an occasion rarely viewed with enthusiasm, however it was accomplished quite satisfactorily and without any obvious signs of boredom. Mrs. Allen gave the Committee 's Annual Report and Mrs. Harpur, the President's address, and both ladies were given votes of thanks for their sterling service. Mrs. Hill gave clear and concise details of the financial position and presented members with copies of the audited financial statement. It was with great regret her resignation as Treasurer was accepted, as she has performed the duties of this position very efficiently and a substitution of Mrs. Hill's calibre will be difficult to find. The new Committee was nominated, with Mrs. Harpur re-elected, by popular demand, as President and Mrs. Allen unanimously re-elected Secretary. Without Mrs. Allen, in this very important position, our meetings would not be so efficiently organised. As November is our Birthday Month; our most efficient caterer, Mrs. Ferris, made us a beautifully iced cake, which was greatly enjoyed by all. And so to other activities_ .. Mrs. Harpur reported on the Group Meeting at Iver. All attending had greatly enjoyed this visit, which included a cookery demonstration of meals for one. The Half-Yearly Council Meeting, attended by Mrs. Huddart and Mrs. Ferris had proved interesting, one outstanding feature being a talk by Mr. Crouche; who, though having had amputations to both legs, had climbed mountains. Craft Secretaries Day is arranged for January 26th 10.30 a.m. to 12.30, at Hazells Hall, Aylesbury. Any interested member may attend as well as the Craft Secretary. There will be a competition for ."A Cushion in any medium" - only one entry per institute. Any offers frcm Dorney members? Buswatch. This is a bus passengers monitoring programme offering the chan2􀆗 o take part in a National Survey to find out how the recent changes in bus laws are affecting the public. Apply for details to N.F.W.I., 39 Eccleston Street, London. A reminder for the Carol Party at Taplow W.I. Thursday, 11th December at 2.30 p.m. Denman Cup 1987, Members are invited to write a "Who-dunnit" - a short story of 1500 words which must be the member􀆘 own work: Submissions to reach Stuart Lodge by May 1st 1987. Aspiring authors - 10 - • may obtain further information on request. The Buckinghamshire Council on Alcohol and Drugs offer counselling by trained counsellors to all affected by alcohol or drug misuse. They are in urgent need of local volunteers willing to arrange for the display of posters and leaflets to advertise such an important service. If you could possibly help them please contact Mr. David Chandler, Development Officer, Tindal Cottage, Bierton Road, Aylesbury. The Bucks Association for the Blind is also looking for volunteer helpers and if you have a few hours to spare could you please contact Mrs. Lynne Benstead, High Wycombe 21854 for the High Wycombe area, and Barbara Knightley, High Wycombe 882222 or Judy Hunt, High Wycombe 882227 if you are able to drive or home visit in the Marlow, Bourne End and Fiackwell Heath locality. It was suggested a Coffee morning in aid of the Blind be held sometime in February and offers of location should be submitted to Mrs. Allen. The December meeting will be a Christmas Party one. All members are reminded to bring a small gift. Taplow, Iver and George Green W.I.'s will be invited to send representatives. It is hoped that all Dorney members will be able to share in this festive occasion. W.I. Duties: Child Welfare Clinic. Mrs. Harpur and Mrs. Allen. ********************** DOG TRAINING CLUB. FRIDAY NIGHTS. VILLAGE HALL FROM 7 P.M. ALL BREEDS WELCOME TEL, MARLOW 5042 ********************* ***************** CHRISTMAS􀀌 􀀍REETINGS T 0 YOU AL L. Dorney Babysitting Club. For details contact - Jean Foster-Key. Maidenhead 36875. - 11 - NATURE NOTES - OCTOBER/NOVEMBER By mid October the waters of the Thames were very low. Movement was scarcely perceptible as it wended its way idly carrying its usual autumn burden of fallen leaves. Leaves had fallen more from dryness than cold. Chestnut leaves were a particularly bright yellow this year. A few frosts have warned the hedgehogs that it's time to hibernate. There have been no rolling milk bottles lately. Small rodents seem particularly active during the hours of darkness. we usually see them caught in the glare of headlights searching for good pickings after the harvest and a cushy billet in which to spend the winter. Several species of mouse are found in the south of England. The wood or long tailed field-mouse is coloured brown above and white below with a spot, often yellow, on the chest. It nests below ground. The Harvest-mouse is becoming rare and is quite small. Its upper parts are yellowy-brown-red. Under parts and feet are white. The bare, prehensile tail is used for climbing. Its nest, the size of a goose egg, is cleverly woven from grass between corn stalks or reeds. It spends the winter in barns but does not hibernate properly. The Yellow Necked mouse is larger. Its body can measure 11.5 ems and the tail up to 11.1 ems. Its upper parts are rust-chestnut and under parts white. The yellow 'collar' round the neck makes identification easy. I do not know if it resides in our area. Last of all, the attractive dormouse which hibernates in October, is becoming increasingly rare. It makes a nest underground and prepares a good store of food for the long winter. Its fur is yellowy-red but chest, throat and feet are white. It has a very hairy tail and its black eyes are protruberant. Its nocturnal sightings are difficult. The most common species will take their winter quarters in our garden sheds and sculleries and will leave before we find the evidence in spring. While watching the ducks on the stream by Maidenhead library I was astounded to see a kingfisher fly swiftly upstream in this far from quiet spot. L.Parker. - 12 - • 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. 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