1I ,t l I ,,... l'if.J ,o r Dorney Parish News HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING Th RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY 􀀉panictth􀀊[ UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JILL HARRIS Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor Berkshire Telephone: 01628 661275 INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL - QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes O􀀵nts -11 eel he􀀄 .,,,,,.,,., =􀁪E-IN HousEKEEPERs , cARERs VO- yOl,l f'L / J available for long or short-term help tl at f'l(JrrtJ!.• 'Help on hand when you need it' to-LLIJ(l Perhaps you need someone to shop and cook and walk the dog or feed the cat? You nmigighhtts need someone in the mornings to help you get up, wash and dress, and at to get to bed. And perhaps you would appreciate someone being in the home overnight in case of emergencies? Help and care tailored to your individual requirements so that you can stay living in the comfort of your own home and familiar surroundings. 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JAMES SUNDAYS 1st Sunday 2nd-4th Sunday 5th Sunday Children's Activity 8.00 a.m. No 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays 10.45 a.m. 3rd Sunday 10.45 a.m. - 12.00 noon Holy Communion Service at Dorney Combined Family Service at St Johns, Eton Wick Holy Communion Combined Service (Venue varies) St James Club ('Jlmmys') & Creche - Eton/Dorney Centre Children's Activity morning - St Johns Eton Wick. All children welcome (5-11 years old). TEAM VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Paul Reynolds The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, BERKS., SL4 &NE. Tel : 01753 852268 CHURCHWARDENS Mrs. Mary Baker Elm View Marsh Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead, Berks Tel. 01628 661435 Mr. Joe Hayton 46 Harcourt Road Dorney Reach Maidenhead Berks Tel. 01628 23769 Printed by Suro Press, Old Station Yard, Tap/ow, Berks, Telephone: 01628 663122 ISSUE NO. 1/96 FEBRUARY 1996 Editorial A very happy New Year to you all. First we should like to congratulate Mrs. Phyllis Wallbank who, with her friend Mrs. Maire Cooper, has been made an M.B.E. for her work in setting up the London Run. For the past ten years they and a group of helpers from Burnham have been taking food and warm clothing every Monday night to the homeless in London, and this work has also been extended 'to Slough. It takes true devotion and a lot of organisation to go on helping in this way, not just at Christmas, but all the year round. One of my Christmas presents which I have very much enjoyed reading was Alan Bennett's book "Writing Home". In his articles and diaries he has recorded all the odd and amusing things that happen to him from day to day, something that I expect we all mean to do and keep forgetting. One day he sees a respectably dressed middle-aged woman outside the post office clutching a collecting-box. "About to drop a coin in it, I see in the nick of time that it is not a collecting-box but a can of Holsten Pils." On a more serious note, a friend rebukes him for complaining about growing old. After all, he has the compensation of being able to remember steam trains in daily use. At this time of year, when we tend to look back on the past as well as forward to the new millennium with all its promised wonders, it is pleasant to be able to remember the Blue Bus which, on its way to Maidenhead, used to call at Taplow Station to coincide with the times of the (more frequent) trains to London. Instead of everyone driving their cars to queue in the supermarket, there were the little vans which came to deliver your weekly list of groceries to your door. Shopping trips could then be devoted to more interesting purchases, and the man who took your money for the car park would also look after your car. We live in a more exciting world today, but with all the new developments promised in the following pages, I would remind our readers: "Look thy last on all things lovely Every hour .... 11 (Walter de la Mare) so that when you are old you may look back and remember Dorney as it is today, a peaceful backwater, and totally unknown in international rowing circles. -1- FROM REV PAUL REYNOLDS As a child I remember the importance my mother attached to spring cleaning. The whole house seemed to be turned 'upside dowo' as carpets were takeo up and beaten, curtains and blankets washed, furniture polished. I couldn\ help wondering whether it was worth all the effort, although my mother assured me it was. Certainly the house smelt clean for a while afterwards. This month we eoter a season of the chun:h's year tnlditionally asaociated with spiritual springcleaning - Lent. In her book 'Approaching Easter' Joyce Huggett says; 'The original meaning of uni-'ho6' spring'. Traditionally, al this time ofyear , Christians prepared themselvesf or F.aster 1,y asking God to show them their failmes and by repenting of their wrong-doings. People new to Christianity....,.. made ready for their baptism which would ta>.e place al Faster. So !Ant is a time ofpre paration: a spiritual spring-deaning; a cha/Ieng, to combaJ evil in our lives. And uni Is a time to tum back to God' 'Lent is a time to tum back to God'. We may not feel that we have turned away from him,yet in the busyness of our daily lives it is easy to put God on one side, to acknowledge him one day a week (perhaps) but tbeo get on with everyday life. Yet, as Jesus demonstrated so clearly, he is the God of the everyday, a God who immerses himself in the totality of human life and who wants to be an integral part of our lives. Is there a need for some spiritual spring-cleaning in your life this Lent? Things to remove that have allowed God to be pushed to the side-lines? Fresh attitudes and actions that need adopting which will allow God to influence your life more fully? This month we have to RMW our chun:h electoral roll which means everyone curreotly on the roll must complete an application form in order to be on the new roll {forms are available in all our chun:hes). The roll is the chun:h's membership list and to be on it involves certain commitments and responsibilities, one of which is to attend worship regulary. Perhaps commitment to corporate worship is an area to prayerfully rellect upon and renew this Lent. lfwe use this season of Lent for thorough spiritual spring-deaning we will arrive at Easter with hearts and minds renewed and ready to celebrate with joy Christ's resurrection. Wllhlove Paul YOUTH SERVICE On Sunday February 25th at 11 a.m. the Reverend Paul Reynolds is conducting a service for the youth of Dorney. The Guides, Brownies and Rainbows will be on parade. We invite all the children to come, and bring along their parents. This will be a very special service for Youth, -2- • TEAR Fund Speaker: On Sunday I Ith February Marie Ruda!􀇟 who visited us last year. is preaching. Marie works for TEAR Fund and is an interesting and challenging speaker. He will be at St.John's Eton Wick for 9.30am service and at St.James Dorney for I lam service. Please come and hear him at one of these services. ASH WEDNESDAY: There will be a service of Holy Communion at Sr.James Dorney on Ash Wednesday 2 1 st February 8pm. This is a Riverside Team service and we will be welcoming members from the other team churches to it. CHILDREN'S GROUPS: Following a recent Youth Task Group meeting the following decision was made. After Easter we plan to run a children's group at both St.John's Eton Wick and St.James Dorney to co-incide with the morning service., It will operate as follows:• 2nd Sunday 9.30am Eton Wick 4th Sunday I lam Dorney This group will replace Tunmy's at Dorney. Sonshine Seekers on the third Sunday 1 0.45am at Eton Wick will continue. During February and March there will be a children's group at Eton Wick to co-incide with the 9.3 0am service -children come into church first and go to their group during the early part of the service. Please pray for all those involved in our children's and young people's work. CHARITY CAROL SINGING - DORNEY REACH Thank you to everyone, singers, collectors and donors for your support. We raised £100 which has been donated to MacMillan Nurses and Feed the Children -3- -4- East Berkshire Music Centre Festival of Choirs Saturday 10th February 7.30 p.m. Windsor Parish Church 􀁀 1􀀉(3􀀊 SetdM 􀀋 (3􀀊 fJeuwn e􀀃 selU(Jlte􀀃 g,􀀝 ee􀀄MUt, 'f/:!!ec61UU1t, /3cut4-Mt Tickets: £4 ( £2 - concessions) Available at the door, or from EBMC, Imperial Rd, Windsor ( 01753 854598) . ,􀀊􀀋@i:r .. •. 􀀇􀀈·1· . ' . . • •. ' in aid of 'THAMES VALLEY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND AsSOCIA TION FOR HANDIC;u>PED CHILDREN '-. ·-·.' 􀁁 Bi.:rksl,ire YOUNG JJUSIC/AfvS Trust " • REPRINTED BY KIND PERMISSION OF THE SOUTH BUCKS & BURNHAM EXPRESS TIIEEXPRESS Thursday, January 18, I􀀔 UExpress EXC LUSIVE ON CONTROVERSIAL £1 OM PLAN Summerleaze dig out victory ETON College has awarded the £10m controversial rowing lake contract to Eton Aggregates Ltd a local consortium that includes Maidenhead• based firm Summerleaze. And this week Summerleaze managing director Peter Prior unveiled the new plans exclusively to the Express. JOW.yeoarrk prowjeilclt log ebru ildu nadne cn1.vgahyt• lanoen 2,000the m mlaakme meaortlhy m Sthuem smumermleearz.c offered to transport all the gravel dug up ldiourni nagc rtohess l athkee 'rsi vcuern sttur uict􀄮· 􀄯􀄰􀄱􀄲s;ng l􀄳la􀄴􀄵ant Lan:'. BrBayu.t 1be college would 1nnutta al cc-epat􀁬 1hteh en vpelra nptla nc amn :t"􀂾1i􀂿: e added upa 􀃀to ' tthr!ee􀁅 􀁆yiefahrs: :: 10 theI ncsotemapdl etthioe nC oofl l!ehgee l ahkaes. opted for a mmbination of By FRANCIS BATT theM orr igPirniuarl tshareyes : o·p•wtioen·sv.e 􀄶􀄷:me 1fo􀄸i􀄹 y:􀄺rs t􀄻􀄼 and on, and we"rc deligb1- edday t whaet wati lthe end of the "I l he involved. t will safeguard the jsotabfsf aonfd ouwer w2i5l l pfurobll-taibmlye have 10 recruit aboot five kmnoocrek. Aunnd btehneeref itw filolr heou ar sub conlracturs "We hope to maximise the amount of iravel that l\i.G:ti•C,􀀒.tWJ!J11 sworn lo fight on in the battle to manner and the council will save their roads from a 10 year continue to maintain pressure on influll of hea\·y lorries the college to control their Chairman of the parish council impatience and to extend the Ken Richmond makes no secret contract time by one to three of his bitterness that Eton College years which would enable all the has refused to elltend the project gravel to tcl taken over the river'' by up to three years to protect he said. Dorney's roads from heavy traffic But Eton college bursar Mr Richmond says the college Roderick Watson insisted what ignored requests from villagers had happened was a reasonable and local councils to keep their compromise roads free of lorries and gravel "We have thought about rt very and pledged to lead a major carefully and decided that 1 o campaign to persuade it to years is quite enough -it is in the change its mind before work interests of the college and starts. sporting people in general that "The parish council believes this should be up and running that Eton College is acting in an as soon as possible." -5- w10e so bfrilenng thaec rossimp atchte o nri vtheer rtwoaod spo. binutts lthoe rfein aarlcise o. n..e or lik:ly 􀄽ia;,:enew footbrid&g􀄾e[ lt o􀀔ve!ssr th i!e Thames from Monkeh 􀄿􀅀l􀅁􀅂;,e :h􀅃􀅄 t:;raopen to walkers an􀅅d cycThliset sc oinst t hoef ab1u1i1ludminng. the 􀀕m􀀖il􀀗li;oni 􀀘\it􀀙on fn􀅆e􀅇st :o􀅈f d:lfl"􀅉a􀅊vcffl excIta visa teexdpe frcotmed t h10e besu eh. a lf cyoeamrsp,l ewteidth 1w,000ithin meftirvees orofw iwnga.l er available for lakLea nwdi lle ibthe etru rnsideed oinft oth ea nalure reserve and arboretum. vpaia􀅋 tsh􀅌􀅍e ;n􀅎ew􀅏 i1ifooii!tkb cr6id􀅐g;e ofoovetrp atthhes ricvierrc litnog oththeer rowAm gra lmakbele sri'tse car park Twhilalm bees abt uBilotv ebenesyid. e the caTrrhieed opurto mje ctht rewe siltla geb􀁬e. wDourrikn go n􀅑 helh ese Ecotunnd Fstlaooged. aRlesolie gfe sct uhnedmerwe iasy l.i kely to As this could produce up to another three million :􀁂:f5 m°!rt􀅒v􀅓iJlhable 10 absorb al the􀅔􀅕 s a•m􀅖e time as the rowing lake fiki􀅗el. t:u􀅘:;:ric:; 􀁄! esxtraction in the second tage. STAGE 1: Oct '16-7. of Agrboavuetl w6i5ll0 be.000 ex trtoacntneeds. wAi lslu hbsatvaen tbeiale anr epala onfte pda rakt Dorney STAGE 2: Oct '97-2001 dugTh we ilal mproobunatb loyf drgroapv aesl wWoinrkd sors tEalrotns floodon reltiheef schIne m1eb. e fifth year the fbelood o vreelri efa scndh eemxetr sahcotiuoldn s6ho50u.000ld r itseon angesa.i n lo about !beB yt rtehnec ehn dw oifll f ivbee yehaar,;lf fmineiuseh ed, lakane d wa i 1,000 oomp ll he le1e. STAGE 3: Oct 2001•'06 A steady 500.000 twoinlnes a year of gravel l be extracted. The other companies in tRhe consortium are Redlaods Tarmac and Ueda dy Mixed Concrele ETON COLLEGE Windsor Berkshire SU 6DJ Tel. Windsor (01753) 671214· Fax. Windsor (01753) 671244 1 2 January 1 996 Embargo lo Midnight Saturday 13 January 1996 ETON COLLEGE AWARDS THE MAIN CONTRACT FOR ROWING LAKE Eton Colltge Rowing Lake Project to Include a New Bridge Across the Thames Eton College has today (12 January 1 996) aMounced that it has awarded the main contract for the construction ofa £1 0.m, rowing lake, nature reserve, park and arboretum in Dorney, Buckinghamshire. to a consortium of mineral and civil engineering companies trading under the name ofEton Aggregates Limited (see notes to editors). The consortium will construct a footbridge across the River Thames from Dorney Reach to Bray. This bridge will also be used to convey half of the 4.5 m tonnes of mineral to be extracted for the construction of the lake, to an existing gravel processing plant at Monkey Island Lane, Bray. This will halve the amount of construction traffic that was originally envisaged through Dorney and will also increase the chances of speeding up the project. Roderick Watson, Byrsar ofEton College, said: "Eton College is delighted that the award of this contract means that use can be made of the additional planning pennission to take mineral over the River Thames and thus reduce the construction traffic that will pass through Dorney. The College is pleased that the main copstruction programme can now proceed." -6- • ,, Mr Watson added: "The creation of the 2000 metres rowing lake at Dorney will provide the South of England with its first multi-lane, still water, rowing and canoeing course, built to a high international specification and it will be available to all clubs and schools in the region for training purposes and for a limited number of regattas." Steve Redgrave, three times winner of Olympic Gold and Coxless Pairs World Champion said: "This will be a tremendous boost to rowing in the South of England." Provision has been made for an archaeological investigation in advance of the works. The site has recently revealed what could possibly be the oldest bridge across what was then pa11 of the River Thames dating from the Bronze Age. Flint weapons of Mesol ithic hunter gatherers living in the vicinity of the River Thames 8000 years ago have also been discovered. As part of the package, a footpath/cycle path system will be provided which will link Bray via the new Thames footbridge to the Thames Footpath on the Berkshire side and to a system of footpaths circling the Rowing Lake site. A ramblers' car park will be built by Eton College beside the River Thames at Boveney, thus providing an extensive park and wa!k amenity. :momep JJarisb ..:l.l 􀀉 .. a __􀀊, -􀀋-􀀌 • Site Clearance • Pergolas • Terraces • Suppliers of: • Turfing • Plants, Trees and Shrubs • Fencing • Driveways • Car Parks • Block Paving • Patios • Brickwork Decorative or Standard • Mature Trees SAND • BALLAST WOOD CHIPS TOP SOIL MUSHROOMCOMPOST ,.,,R- E--ST-Q-R-A-TIT-QNHE- C-O-M--PA-N-YSpecialists in Restoration off ine Antique Furniture Julian Howard THE COACH HOUSE, DORNEY COURT, DORNEY, BERKSHIRE SL4 6QP TEL: 01628 660708 SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES SUNDAYS 1st Sunday 2nd-4th Sunday 5th Sunday Children·s Activity 8.00 a.m. No 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays 10.45 a.m. 3rd Sunday 10.45 a.m. - 12.00 noon Holy Communion Service at Dorney Combined Family Service at St Johns, Eton Wick Holy Communion Combined Service (Venue varies) St James Club ('Jimmys') & Creche - Eton/Dorney Centre Children's Activity morning - St Johns Eton Wick. All children welcome (5-11 years old). TEAM VICAR OF DORNEY Revd.PaulReynolds The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, BERKS., SL4 6NE. Tel : 01753 852268 CHURCHWARDENS Mrs. Mary Baker Elm View Marsh Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead, Berks Tel. 01628 661435 Mr. Joe Hayton 46 Harcourt Road Dorney Reach Maidenhead Berks Tel. 01628 23769 Printed by Suro Press. Old Station Yard, Tap/ow, Berks. Telephone.· 01628 663122 ISSUE NO. 2/96 MARCH 1996 EDITORIAL The notice of Charity Lunches and the Church Rosters, printed in these pages, is a reminder that Lent is here. "What are you giving up for Lent?" was once a common question asked of family and friends. It is a question now seldom heard, and one has the impression that there is a general unawareness of this penitential season. In prior times, New Year Resolutions having been forsaken and forgotten by Shrove Tuesday, the next forty days would offer another opportunity for 'improvement'. But whereas the New Year commitments were usually designed to aid physical well-being, Lenten fasting and abstinence was a spiritual exercise to 'Purify the soul, elevate the mind and subordinate the flesh to the spirit'. Abstinence was interpreted in many ways, all involving giving up something that one would find difficult to forego - tobacco, alcohol, sugar in tea, visits to the cinema ..... With resolve, but with varying degrees of success, we attempted to abandon one or more of life's pleasures for the following six weeks. When Easter arrived, it was greeted with the joy appropriate to The Festival. Whilst Lent and the Lenten liturgy remains constant, the notion of self denial and a penitential season is generally unrecognised by, or unacceptable to, modern society. In the days when we considered ourselves a Christian nation (not that long ago), the solemnity of Lent, and in particular, Holy Week, was more publicly acknowledged, especially on the radio. And on Good Friday the BBC's transmissions would be solely of sacred and 'solemn' music, with commemoration of The Crucifixion at three o'clock. On that day too, shops, businesses and places of entertainment would be closed. Perhaps our concept of a Christian nation was a delusion and maybe it is as well that there is now no hypocrisy in this regard. Committed Christians will act in accordance with accepted principles, but for others - the shops now being open on Good Friday - a visit to Sainsbury's is their opportunity to prepare for the celebration of The Resurrection. Perhaps Lent would be remembered and have more significance if, as in some other countries, it was preceded by several days carnival. A Mardi Gras hangover on Ash Wednesday would promote a particular abstinence and the excesses of the past week (when recalled) might encourage further penitence. The British Shrove Tuesday, enlivened by a few lemon-sprinkled pancakes, can't hope to achieve the same desire for repentance. LENT LUNCHES As usual Charity Lunches will be held each Thursday during Lent between 12 noon and 2 p.m. The following people have kindly offered to hold a lunch for the charity of their choice. 7th. March 14th. March 21st. March 28th. March Colin & Rosemary Morton Mary Baker Joy Richmond Sarah Armstrong -1- Eton Dorney Centre Elm View, Marsh Lane 31, Harcourt Road Badgers, Village Road From the Revd Paul Reynolds 'Ride on, ride on in majesty! Hark all the tribes hosanna cry' Those opening lines of that well known Palm Sunday hymn remind us of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, to the acclaim of the crowds, who hailed him as king, and the consternation of the religious leaders. The reaction to Jesus on that first Palm Sunday reflected the reaction to him throughout his three year ministry and brought it to a climax Many loved him and were excited by his teaching and actions. Others feared him and his ability to disturb and even overturn the status quo. Very fe w, according to the Gospels, were either neutral or indifferent in their attitude towards him Jesus wasn't the sort of person you could adopt a neutral attitude towards. Two thousand years of church history can make it easy to lose sight of the real Jesus and so adopt a neutral attitude towards him. He may figure in our thinking at major fe stivals eg. Christmas and Easter but the rest of the time have little relevance to our lives. As doubtless happened to some that first Palm Sunday the excitement soon wears off and Jesus is forgotten amidst the pressure of other things. Perhaps we have been a fa ithful member of the church for many years. Its life and worship is precious to us. Jesus affirmed all that was good in the worship of his day, but he also disturbed the religious complacency that prevailed in some quarters. He introduced change, some of it quite radical, and challenged people to consider where their security lay - in God and his word, or in their human traditions and ways of doing things. If, like me, Christian faith has been an integral part of your life for many years, the question of what or who matters most in our lives needs regular re-examination. For Jesus the joy and welcome of Palm Sunday was replaced by the sorrow and rejection of Good Friday, the inevitable outcome of his radical life and ministry. Complete acceptance or rejection of him were the two options he left open. As we approach Holy Week and Easter let us consider afresh our response to the one who became the crucified king. With love Paul -=-------- --- --- - - --- ------ - LENT GROUPS: These will take place on the following dates at the venues shown Tuesday mornings 9.30am on 27th February, 5th March, 12th March, 19th March, 26th March. Venue: Elm View, Marsh Lane, Dorney Thursday evenings 8pm on 29th February, 7th March, 21 st March, 28th March Venue: The Vicarage, Eton Wick Sunday 10th March Nonnan and Denise Critchell from the Asian Ministries Project will be speaking at the 9.30am Holy Communion service at Eton Wick and the I lam Holy Communion service at Dorney. They will be sharing with us about their work in Slough. which is both interesting and challenging. Come and hear them t -􀀃- A.PCM St. James the Less Dorney: The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held on Wednesday 27th March 8pm at the Eton Dorney Centre. All those on the church electoral roll are entitled to vote at that meeting Please remember the electoral roll is being renewed this year and you must complete an application form to be placed on the new roll. Being on the roll means you regard yourself as a member of the church, committed to regular worship, giving, and Christian sefVlce both within and outside of the church. We hope a11 those who feel able to make this commitment will be on the roll HOLY WEEK AND EASTER 1996 Holy Week and Easter is one of the most important times in the Church's year for it focuses our minds upon the centraJ events in our Christian faith. Therefore it is appropriate that we should set time aside for worship, listening and reflection during this period. A range of services and activities are being organised, by the three churches together, to help us do this (details below). I hope members of our churches + others will find these services helpful in preparing for and celebrating Easter. Sunday 3lst March I lam Combined service for Palm Sunday at St.John the Evangelist Eton Monday lst April 8pm Tuesday 2nd April 8pm Short service of prayer and meditation at St John's Eton Short service of prayer and meditation at St.John's Eton Wednesday 3rd April 8pm Short service of prayer and meditation at St.John's Eton Thursday 4th April 7.30pm Agape meal at Eton Dorney Centre followed by short service at St.James the Less Dorney for Maundy Thursday Friday 5th April 10am Easter Sunday 9.30am I lam I lam St.John's Eton Wick - Worship (adults & children separate) - All age activities linked to Good Friday - Simple lunch together - Short all-age act of worship with congregational participation Family Communion at St.John's Eton Wick Family Communion at St.James Dorney Said Holy Communion at St.John's Eton The Chenobyl Children's Visit: On Easter Sunday 20 children aged 1 1-14 from the Belarus region of Russia will be coming to the Eton Dorney Centre for a month. On Sunday 14th April at 1 1am there will be special family service at Eton Wick to which the children will be coming. Following this there will be a lunch at the Centre and activities in the afternoon. The three churches will be organising this for the children Please come to meet the children and join in the activities (we don't expect the over 70's to attempt the assult coursel ) For more details of what the children will be doing during their time here speak to Colin and Rosemary Morton. They would be delighted to see anyone from the churches joining in the children's programme as and when they are able I hope each one of us will try to be involved with at least one event during the time the children are here -l DORNEY WOMEN ' S INSTITUTE February The wintry weather still prevailing took its toll of the members this month and the attendance figure dropped considerably, an understandable feature at this time of the year , but one which our small group finds rather punishing. Our President, Mrs. Street, had set a very good example during the past year with her regular competition entries, attaining frequent maximum points , and she was presented with the Winner ' s Voucher for this splendid effort. At the last meeting it was suggested we hold a Coffee Morning as a charitable support occasion, but a decision was postponed due to insufficient members being present , together with the inclement weather, and will be pursued further at next month ' s meeting. Items of interest in the News Letter included advice of a planned visit , of four days duration, 16th. to 19th. July, to Paris Strasbourg and Brussels, transport being by train and coach. This should prove an interesting, if brief , visit to these well known European cities . The closing date for application is 31st March. An opportunity has arisen for a member with a vision of becoming a Pop Song composer . The competition is for the Denman Cup 1996 and members are invited to compose an original popular song, with words in English or Welsh, on any subject and must have a title. Prizes will be record tokens and the Cup will be presented at the 1997 IGM at Birmingham. Closure date for entries is 7th. June 1996 . The Speaker this month was Mrs. Burford on The World of Magic . She gave an interesting and amusing description of the performing art of Magic with a resume on its history and past Magicians. She also gave a brief example of her own talent in this art . Next month 1 s Speaker will be Mrs. Coppins on My Childhood in Holyport . The Competition wil be A Memento from our own Childhood. FEED THE CHILDREN Once again we invite you to help the starving children in Bosnia by bringing food to St. James • Church on Easter Sunday. Their headquarters in Reading tell me they have very little to send at the moment. They would be glad to send Tinned Meat ( not Pork ) , Tinned Fruit, Pasta, Sugar , Flour and Children1 s Shoes . Gifts can also be taken to: - Joe Hayton 4 6 , Harcourt Road Thank you very much. Brigit Ames . Mary Baker Elm View Marsh Lane Marriage 17th. February Brigit Ames Pear Tree Cottage Village Road Allen Richard Lamb - Tracey Margaret Perryman -4- DOR􀀚E,Y PARIS,H COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 20TH MARCH 1996, IN DORNEY VILLAGE HALL STARTING PROMPTLY AT 8.00 PM. (Doors open 7.40) 2 3 4 5 6 DRAFT AGENDA INTRODUCTION APOLOGIES for ABSENCE APPROVE MINUTES of 1995 MEETING; MATTERS ARISING CHAIRMAN's REPORT FINANCE- BUDGET & PRECEPT SPECIAL REPORTS by COUNCILLORS: 1 Graham EASTON PICNIC PARK 2 Ruth ROBINSON MEMORIAL GARDENS, STREET LIGHTING 3 Liz MILLWARD ENVIRONMENT (incl. Best Kept Village Compn.) 4 Shirley HEWITT-TEALE FOOTPATHS 5 Charles COISH DOG Bye-Laws. STREET LIGHTING 6 Keith HARRIS GENERAL MAINTENANCE COUNTY COUNCIL RE-POSITIONING 7 REPORTS FROM LOCAL ORGANISATIONS 1 Elon Dorney Centre 2 Neighbourhood Watch 3 Viltage Hall 4 Horticultural Society 5 Dorney School 6 Others (pse advise Clerk prior to meeting) 8 FLOOD CHANNEL 9 ROWING TRENCH 1 0 1 1 12 QUESTIONS TO COUNTY COUNCILLOR (Cllr V Cummings) QUESTIONS TO DISTRICT COUNCILLOR (Cllr J Richmond) TIM SMITH. MP 1 3 OTHER BUSINESS at the discretion of the Chairman Chairman Cllr G Easton Cllr K.Richmond THERE Will BE AN INTERVAL FOR TEA & COFFEE IF TIME PERMITS It will assist the Council if resolutions, or any other matters for discussion, are advised in writing before the meeting, for inclusion at the sole discretion of the Chairman. ALL RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND, ASK QUESTIONS VOTE AND ADVISE ANY ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR THE AGENDA ile:dpcagm kir 1996 rdl o 1r1n1 e.· )V THE TRIAL OF THE LONESOME PINE I saw it standing alone , there among the other bodies. Has it too been convicted? Two days in solitude since the company in which it stood for years were butchered. Please .... not that line "They were past their bes t" . No. Planners eyes - 'the route is here '. A sweep of the pen . What sacrifice? And now I feel so ill . Should I have done more. Do I have to change my nature and become demonstrative? A few lines in a Parish Ma g. , hardly likely to change the wor ld . Anyway·, who cares what I feel? You don 't know what you 've got till it 's gone . - I loved those trees . Your s, Arthur Lowe . App licant for Tree Warden position . Wednesday 6th March Wednesday 20th March Saturday 23rd March Wednesday 27th March Sunday 14th April Friday 19th April Saturday 20th April Sunday 19th May Saturday 22nd June Saturday 6th July Saturday 13th July Saturday 20th July Sunday 21st July Saturday 7th September Saturday 28th Septembe r Friday 18th October Friday 15th November Dil\RY OF EVENTS Eton Wick History Society. Talk The History of Dorney Eton Wick Village Hall 7.30 p.m. Dorney Parish Counc il Annua l Parish Meeting. Village Hall 8 p.m. ALL WELCOME PTA Dorney School Race Night Annu al Parochial Church Meeting Eton Dorney Centre 8 p.m. DDHS Spring Garden Competition DDHS Cheese & Wine Evening PTA Children 's Disco PTA Family Fun Afternoon PTA Olympic Theme Summer Fete PTA Summer Ball PTA Family Picnic at Bekonscot DDHS Barbeque DDHS Swnmer Garden Competition DDHS Annua l Show DDHS Harvest Supper DDHS Cheese & Wine Evening DDHS AGM SEE ELSEWHERE IN MAGAZINE FOR LENT LUNCH DATES & VEN UES AND LENT GROUPS DATES & VENUES DORNEY W.I. DORNEY Pl\RISH COUNCIL DORNEY P.c.c. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 's CLUB Second Wednesday of each month Second Tuesday of each month First Wednesday of each month the Vicarage 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. March, May, July Village Hall Luncheon in the Vicarage , Dorney. Tuesdays 12. 15-2.00 Dates: 12/3 (No lunch in Apri ll -6- DOR􀀛EY PARISH COUNCIL ROAD WIDENING • LAKE END ROAD & COURT LANE It is regretted that the contractors do not appear to working in accordance with the program given to the Council. It is expected that highway and footway work will be completed by the end of May, but there is, as yet, no indication of a completion date for off-roa d work such as hedging, walls, fe nces. in case of problems telephone: Peter Miles (College): 01 753 85 7940, or 0956 437041 (MOBILE). Persistent problems should be brought to the attention of the Parish Council We understand that ARC have received planning permission to build a spur onto the Slough • Eton railway which would enable them to remove all the Flood Relief gravel directly, from the channel, by rail. This permission, together with the Summerleaze permission to remove Eton College gravel over the river s.hm.Lld mean that no gravel from these schemes needs to go by road through Dorney, Slough, Burnham & other parishes in South Buckinghamshire; with the co-operation of the developers, these massive civil works could, perhaps, be less environmenta lly unfriendly than is currently proposed. To achieve this advantage, we have to persuade those involved - Eton College, Bucks County Council, NRA - that the environment {theirs and ours) is more important than minor financial or timescale benefits. The Parish Council considers that the developers, having received their pennlssions against the wishes of res idents, have a moral obligation to keep our environment as quiet, safe and pollution free as possible, during construction. The Council will be pressing all those concerned to accept this as a reasonable point of view and to act accordingly. 45 Harcourt Road Dorney Reach Maidenhead SL6 ODT Tel: Maidenhead (01628) 24213 At the Pu blic Enquiry into thP Eton Rowing Tu,nch, Counsel for Eton Collc􀄎r, rcf"er r- ing to Court Lane and Lakp En􀄏 Roa􀄐, assured the Enquir·y that thPst• 1 WPt·(• no gr-Pen anc: leafy lancs 1 • To ensur·e that th<' Enqui r·y s0izcd th r full sPnst􀄑 of his statemPnt, hP rPpPat0d it. Having dr iven to the Enqui ry, on a bPautiful May morning, along these r·oads, I rPm<􀄒mbt•r· having be•-•n both sac:c'eu rC: and angE'r cd that Counsel for· so eminent an c>stablishmt•nt as Eton CollegP shoulC consi der that h(• could hi11 his cas(: only by sloo11ing to such arrogant misrepresentation. Now, thanks to the much-vauntPc! and oft-·rPpE>atPcl policies of Eton Coll(•g-(• for thP advancPmcnt of Good NP i􀄓hbou rlinPss and Cart' for the Envi ronmPnt, their Counsel can br· abtrnlvt•ci, if not of ar< rogancP, at least of' mis rrpr·cscnt ation. Court Lanr and LakP Enc Road are now indeed 1 no grPPn and lf'afy lanps '. In fact, thc•y t'('.SPmb lP nothin,r so much as an industr·ial sitr - and for· those who havP to use thPnt a badly or-ganL,;('d industrial sitP to hoot . Your-s sinc<•r1·ly, ( ) A,,./X},J;: .;;/􀀊., ,y',, Ru ssell Sp(•ncr•r· -7- NATURE NOTES January/February Until the latest cold spell there were numerous small birds in our area - Chaffinches, Goldfinches , Blue Tits and Great Tits. When the east wind arrived many left. It was so rough that Rooks could hardly keep their perch on trees. On the 26th. January there were so many Redwings in our area that I could not count them. These pretty birds belong to the Thrush family. They have light beige breasts with large speckles. As most of the red feathers are under the wing they are best seen in flight . By 28th. January most of the Redwings had gone elsewhere . On 1st . February I was pleased to see many Fieldfares . They also belong to the Thrush family. They are larger than the Song Thrush and Redwings. They have a pale grey head and rump , chestnut back and almost black tail. Throat and breast are rusty yellow streaked with black, so they are easy to identify. A neighbour was lucky enough to see a Cormorant catch a fish while walking by the river. It is not uncommon for Cormorants to frequent the river in winter . Plant life may seem dormant at this time of year but it is actually growing apace . Leaves of Dock, Lords and Ladies and Cow Parsley are quite high . Golden Catkins on the hazel bushes are a welcome sign that spring is just round the corner. By mid February many Redwings had returned to our area. Most meadows were frequented by them. Lois Parker. Maurice Philip Wooller 1915 - 1996 . Maurice Wooller came to Dorney in 1958 to join the Admiralty Compass Observatory as Head of Production, and worked there until his retirement in 1978. He had a great interest in photography and published, among others , books of photographs of Bath, London and Windsor . His other love was for nature , and he amassed a wonderful library of colour slides of local and European flowers , now with the Chiltern Society. He particularly loved the walks along the towpath in all seasons, and in the 1970 ' s planted some 40 trees downstream from The Boathouse , which will serve as a permanent memorial to the happy years he spent here . ETON WICK HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting Wednesday 6th. March at 7 . 30 p.m. at Eton Wick Village Hall. Talk on THE HISTORY OF DORNEY by Lois Parker with slides by Mr. Parker and Mr . Bond. Everyone is welcome to attend . THE PARISH PUMP Notes from the Parish Council meeting 13th February 1996 1) MEMORIAL GARDENS The Tree pruning is completed , all 12 oak trees are in good condition. The new hedging appears to be establishing well and we look forward to 3 large flower tubs making their appearance in early spring. When the Memorial Stone has been engraved the Parish Council will arrange a Dedication Service, which hopefully will be held on the anniversary of the original Dedication Day Service of 4th May 1952 . A history of the Memorial Garden has been compiled and will be serialised in in the Parish Magazine . 2 ) LIGHTS The suggestion has been made that the street light at the cattle grid in Dorney should be changed to match the others in the village . This possibility is being explored. 3 ) ROADWORKS The removal of the hedge in Lake End Road was discussed and the Parish Council felt that once the roadworks are completed new hedging should be set. This will be raised at the next DEEP meeting. A letter is to be sent to the County re. supervision of the roadworks as it is felt that this is not being monitored closely enough. The CAMAS HOT LINE Tel, 01628 664914 4) DEEP Construction work on the trench will begin April 1st, on the bridge June 1st and the first gravel extracted in October. At least 50% of the gravel is expected to go over the bridge via conveyor belt and the Parish Council continues to campaign for this percentage to be increased. 5 ) MILLENIUM Before we know it the year 2000 will be upon us ! Any suggestions for marking this momentous date will be gratefully received. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING Wednesday 20th March 1996 , Village Hall Agendas will be sent to all Parishioners prior to the meeting . Please come , give your views , and vote . Next Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 12th March 1996 . at 8pm in the Eton Dorney Centre . VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS DORNEY BABY SITTING CLUB • • • Anne Caldwell 01628 602706 Ka_r,,_e n Jones 01628 25037 BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT DORNEY COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOL Headteacher: Mrs M.A.Wright Tel: 01628 20871 Fax: 01628 782073 An open letter to the residents ot Dorney Reach. Dear Residents, TRUMPERS FIELD ACCESS TO DORNEY SCHOOL Residents may have noticed some change to the traditional practice of parents' accessing school by car via Trumpers Field. School Governors were aware, through the Parish Council, of concerns about damage caused to the grass area by ca.rs parking alongside the roadway to the Village Hall, as well as possible long term parking problems. In view of this, I had set up a meeting for all interested parties on Monday 4th March to seek and develop a positive approach to this problem. However, unaware to us. considerable landscaping work was carried out on 1 3th February significantly restricting access tor parents to park at each end of the school day. Therefore, in the best interests of the safety of the children, we have explained to parents that they should select the route to school that they feel most comfortable with, asking that they show care and attention to local residents, particularly ensuring that they do not park across people's driveways or park on grass verges. The meeting on 4th March is still scheduled, following which any further guidance to parents will be announced and also communicated to residents via the Parish Magazine. Yours faithfully Richard Hodgson Chairman of Governors Harcourt Close - Dorney Reach - \laidenhead Berkshire - SL6 ODY dorney (!,,• 􀀉 an independent developments review of - local affairs LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVUE(AGAIN) As Mr Gummer , despite the Commission 's recommendation, decided not to create Unitary authorities in Buckinghamshire, we are unaffected by his recent decision to defer implementation of those few changes he did recommend . Readers will appreciate that this column is NOT surprised and regards it as a further example of the woolly (and expensive) thinking that has been a feature of this initiative since its inception. It seems not unlikely that the whole thing will be forgotten altogether! CREDIT WHERE ITS DUE Some, it seems, have been dismayed by the mayhem which has been committed , , by road building contrac tors, in Court Lane. And the timing seems to bear little or no relationship to the published program . However, we must not forget the assurances that residents will appreciate the work done, once completed. In order that we all know whom we may wish to congratulate in the spring , may I remind you that, without the support of eton college, Peregrine Palmer and Bucks County Council, these "improvements" could not be taking place. HALF AS BAD Have you noticed that, even though the amount of gravel to be taken through our roads may be halved, the Parish Council seems to be singularly ungrateful and continues to attack the college at every opportunity ? Is it now the time, perhaps, to cease the continual criticism and see what benefits (if any) may accrue? Or will it be necessary to be ever vigilant in order to ensure that the college do not continue to take further liberties during construction ? Seems a good topic for the Annual Parish Meeting next month. HOW MANY ??? I have just had sight of a document, issued by eton college, which defines the minimum and maximum number of daily participating crews which constitute a "Major Event" on the rowing trench. Guess how many. Answer (which might surprise you) next month. SLOWER MOTION Road rage was the order of the afternoon when parents picking-up pupils in Trumpers Field, found that the District Council had dug a trench to prevent a few drivers from using part of the field as if it were Brands Hatch. However, suggestions that many parents might re-route through Harcourt Close proved unfounded, as it was soon apparent that the Trumpers Field option remained, with a little care, quite viable. I am pleased to report that the grass seems to be recovering and the children, probably, are safer. What will happen when the school stop using the Village Hall and may no longer have access through Trumpers Field is likely to be the subject of lively debate . DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY BOWLS CLUB RAINBOWS BROWNIES GUIDES EXPLORERS . Christian Youth Group (8-12 years old) SONSHINE SEEKERS (5-10 years old) Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7.30-10 .30 p.m. Every Friday Dorney School 3.30- 4.30 p.m. Every Thur sday Village Hall 6-7. 30 p.m. Every Wednesday the Vicarage 7.15-9 p.m. See Church diary/notice boards for meeting place, dates & times -11- .JOA'\ J)ORIU-:LL Joan Don-ell died suddenly at her home in Cookham Dean on Thursday I I January 1996. :\lany readers \Vill have fond memories of Joan and her husband l larry from the many yc:trs \\·hen they livr..:d in Domcy Rcach. Joan ar.;tivdy par1ir.;ipatcd in \illag1,; lifi.:: she \\as the :-.e...:retary at Domt.:y County Combined S"hool. a ,m:mht;T of" tht: Women's Institute. the painting group. and the Horticultural Society. She supported the Annual Sho\v and won many prizes with produce from her garden of \\-foch she was very fond. Joan and Harry movcd lo Cookham Dcan some ten years ago. and since his death Joan had regularly returned to the Yillage for the Vicarage I .unch Club. We send our condolences to ::,..Jicholas and GabrieUe at thi<.; sad time. .lt:an P Tyler 19.2.96 14th March 11.00 am Sidesman First Reader 'Creche & Sunday School Coffee Cleaning 31st March 8.00 am Sidesman I 1.00 am 'Sonshine seekers' Cleaning 4th April 8.45 pm Sidesman 7th April 8.00 am Sidesman 11.00 am Sidesman Coffee Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Flowers 14th April 11.00 am Crechc & Sunda)- School Cleaning. ST JAMES DUTY ROSTER FIFTH SUNDAY IN I.ENT Parish Communion Mr J. Hayton Mark I 0v 32 - 45 Mrs J. Liney Hebrev,'s 9 v 11 - 14 Eton/Domey Centre Mrs Baker & Mrs Eastgate Mrs Annstrong SIXTH SUNDAY IN I.ENT Holy Communion Mr S. Hellmuth Combined Palm Sunday Service at Eton Venue to be announed Mrs Parker & Mrs Baker MAUN DY THURSDAY Devotional Service for Maunday fbursday Mr D Pepler EASTER DAY lfoly Communion Mr R. Liney Family Communion Mrs M. Baker Mrs & Mrs Hayton All in church Mrs Belcher & Mrs Neil AU ladies Mark \Ov 1-8 HRST SUNDA y AF rrn EAS rrn l'omhmed Family Sen-ice at !·.ton Wick All in dwrch Mrs StrL"L"I -1?- Material tor publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editors : Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach. Tel: 01628 24121 Editorial Board Distributors The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody. Mrs. J.M. Spencer Dorincourt 45. Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach. Tel: 01628 21\213 Mrs Cobb, Mrs Hellmuth, Mrs Hewilt-Teale, Mrs Jackman, Mrs Macaree, Mrs Millward Mrs Milverton, Mrs Oxlade, Mrs Pilkinton, Mrs Rae, Mrs Richmond, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Wiltshire, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wooller, Mrs Wright. Rate of Subscription £4.00 per annum for 10 issues. (Payable in Advance) It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscript ions in January. 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JAMES SUNDAYS 1st Sunday 2nd-4th Sunday 5th Sunday Children's Activity 8.00 a.m. No 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays 10.45 a.m. 3rd Sunday 10.45 a.m. - 12.00 noon Holy Communion Service at Dorney Combined Family Service at St Johns, Eton Wick Holy Communion Combined Service (Venue varies) St James Club ('Jimmys') & Creche - Eton/Dorney Centre Children's Activity morning - St Johns Eton Wick. All children welcome (5-11 years old). TEAM VICAR OF DORNEY Revd_PaulReynolds The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, BERKS., SL4 6NE. Tel : 01753 852268 CHURCHWARDENS Mrs.Mary Baker Elm View Marsh Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead, Berks Tel. 01628 661435 Mr. Joe Hayton 46 Harcourt Road Dorney Reach Maidenhead Berks Tel. 01628 23769 Printed by Suro Press, Old Station Yard, Tap/ow, Berks, Telephone: 01628 663122 , ISSUE NO. 3/96 1!\ornep Jlarisb q[:ounril ROAD WIDENING - LAKE END ROAD & COURT LANE Completion : May 1996 APRIL 1996 Problems phone :Peter Miles (College): 01753 857940, or 0956 437041 (MOBILE). Persistent problems should be brought to the attention of the Parish Council HON ROWING TRENCH It is expected that final figures for maximum road traffic will be agreed in April. The present situation is that the College is insisting that County agree to a maximum of 1 70 truck movements daily, or else they threaten co revert to their old plan of up to 250. This Council considers that 70 movements should be sufficient and is not of a mind to being railroaded, although the County Council might be_ If we allow this and NRA are able to t.ake most of their gravel across to Bray, Dorney will finish up with I millions tonnes more than we st.arted with ! Whatever the route, preparations scan April, extraction, trucking (and conveying ?) from September. The Council have complained to County Council about lack of control, by their surveyor, of road construction operations; and the District Council have written concerning the cutting and concreting of tree roots in Court Lane. We shall certainly look to the College to properly replace any mature trees which die because of this treatment. FLOOD RELIEF operations will commence in Taplow April/May and move to Marsh Lane Motorway Bridge in July/ August. The construction site entrance will be opposite Oak Stubbs Lane. Watch out! More information next month. BEST KEPT VILLAGE Competition The Council Is seeking a volunteer to "manage" our entry for the next two years. The Manager will be asked to devise and Implement a programme designed for us to be amongst the prize-winners next year. No experience of litter-picking is necessary - the Council will provide resources to do whatever is necessary. MEETINGS The Parish Council meets at 8 pm on the second Tuesday in every month, except August. Meetings are usually held in comfortable Eton Dorney Centre, coffee & biscuits are served. The latest information on local Issues is always available. Our County & District Councillors usually attend and questions are allowed. All residents are welcome, why not come along. We look forward to seeing you. 􀄙 lYJl!Jl1,- JJ ui' 􀀗 -1- knte􀀔- 􀀕 From the Revd Paul Reynolds 'You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here.' Those words greeted the women as they visited Jesus' tomb early that first Easter Day. Jesus' resurrection stands at the very centre of Christian faith. It demonstrates that Jesus was no ordinary man. he is unique and his claim to be the only way to truely know God must be taken seriously. The resurrection was the supreme validation of all Jesus said and did. But there is a another dimension to this amazing event. The resurrection transformed the lives of those women who first heard the news. Out of the desolation and apparent failure of Good Friday came the triumph of Easter Day. Joy replaced sadness, hope replaced despair. Only an historical event could have brought about that change. In the world we see much suffering and despair. Hope can so easily evaporate and be replaced by disappointment and confusion. as recent events surrounding the Northern Ireland peace process have demonstrated. In our personal lives failure, illness and bereavement can lead to a sense of insecurity and fear as we contemplate the future. The message 'he has risen' proclaims loud and clear that whatever may happen God has the last word. In Christ he took the very worst that humankind could throw at him, and transformed it. "The tree of shame was made the tree of glory; and where life was lost, there life has been restored." There is no situation, no person that God cannot work within to bring about a radical transformation. But like those who first heard the message of Easter Day we must be willing to respond. For some that will mean investigating the facts of the resurrection. Thomas was not prepared to believe until he had 'checked it out' for himself The evidence for the physical resurrection of Jesus is very powerful. For others it will involve a renewed commitment to Christ and a willingness to serve him afresh. At the end of this month the two parishes are looking at stewardship, through Sunday sermons and in small groups (details to follow). This is an opportunity to consider how we can use what God has given to us, our money, time and talents, in his service. Plan to take part. For all followers of the risen Christ it should involve sharing the good news of his resurrection with others. The women were told "go, tell his disciples." This was not a message to keep to themselves, a message purely for private consumption. It was for sharing. lbis can be done in many different ways. In the middle of June we have a special mission weekend led by Mark Rudat! from TEAR Fund and Gill Poole from CMS where we will consider something of what it means to share this good news. On Easter Day we will sing "Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son". Let us give Jesus Christ the glory by rejoicing in his resurrection and serving him with enthusiasm. Wishing you all a very happy Easter. Paul -2- HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES Monday I st 8pm Tuesday 2nd 8pm Wednesday 3rd 8pm Short service of prayer and meditation Short service of prayer and meditation Short service of prayer and meditation St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Evangelist Eton Thursday 4th 7.30pm Meal at Eton Dorney Centre followed by short service at St.James the Less Dorney for Maundy Thursday Friday 5th IOam St.John's Eton Wick - Worship and activities for all ages linked to a Good Friday theme. This will include a simple lunch togther and conclude with an all age act of worship incorporating the various activity groups. We expect to end about 2pm. For more details contact Paul Reynolds. Easter Day 8.00am Said Holy Communion (BCP) St James Dorney 1 1.00am Family Communion at St James Dorney DR NEWELL WALLBANK Newell Wallbank, much loved and respected by the people of this parish, died suddenly on Sunday 3rd March during a memorial service in his fonner church, St.Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield. Newell regulary took services at St.James the Less, as well as at other churches in the local area. Our thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis, Judith, Mark and Ben at this time. There will be a full obituary in next month\ magazine. ETON WICK HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting Wednesday 17th. April at 7 . 30 p.m. at Eton Wick Village Hall Talk ( with slides) on THE HISTORY OF THE CANADIAN RED CROSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CLIVEDEN by Jean Tyler. Everyone is welcome to attend. NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME Chief Co-ordinator: - Mike Hoile 01628 25407 TO REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE LOCAL POLICE 01753 506000 TO REPORT INCIDENTS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE 999 -3- NATURE NOTES February/March Spring was not just around the corner. We had another cold spell with snow and gale force east winds. The many fieldfares in the fields around Clime ' s Corner anq the M4 footpaths had disappeared by the 22nd. February although they could return. Thrushes seldom visit our garden but one came for the food we provide. The numerous starlings will push them out of the way. Fourteen nests have survived in the M4 rookery and the rooks are busy repairing some of them. Blue Speedwell and Red Dead Nettle continued to bloom under the snow so when it melted there was colour on the banks and along hedges. Unfortunately, the area around the M4 has been spoilt by the large amount of rubbish thrown down by the workmen on the motorway. Birch trees are looking attractive with long, pale gold catkins and so are hazel bushes . The catkins of the alders have turned a rich wine colour. Tufted ducks are on the river and my husband saw a grey wagtail near the gate into Trumper • s Field, which was unusual. There are many cormorants on the gravel pits on the Bray side of the M4. By mid March celandines had come into bloom, always a cheerful sight. My husband saw many lapwings in a meadow near Bray Lock which was pleasing as they no longer frequent certain parts of our area . At this time last year chestnuts and other trees had produced leaves but at present there is not the slightest glimmer of green, except for hawthorns. Lois Parker. rr• IEGGnnNG, rr• IEG&NalEIRATIIIIG, rr• IEGGISUIENT rr􀀖•-- 7... 􀆚 ;;ff;,IEMfflt􀆛 SM illlllllT The IE- !Egg -., • will - .. _... "' - -- of 􀆜 e..., 011 c....., 'Day, ..... day, .... 7th - .s.so te 4.50 ....,. .lolhlb the f1111 •11d MMe ......... lllfl. The .............. -... lliwe1 1eaeh, a •􀆝helldayaeHwHt et,. ror-eh■-Df-ey, IE- -4- • • • ANNUAL PARISH MEETING dorney parish council Chairman's Report The Chairman welcomed more than 50 residents, councillors and guests to the meeting on 20th March. The Council was now up to strength and full of enthusiasm, especially the new members. The policy of each Councillor taking responsibility for particular tasks or projects has resulted in more things getting done, more quickly. Councillors apply for their own grants and are obtaining, typically, in excess of 50% towards new projects. The Council is committed to a gradual improvement of the environment, Eton College and NRA permitting. Project Reports by Councillors The Parish Precept, introduced by Graham Easton, had been reduced despite increased expenditure on projects and maintenance. Ruth Robinson gave details of the refurbishment of the Memorial Gardens and street light monitoring and maintenance; Liz Millward explained grass cutting policy and a need for someone to organise our entry into the Best Kept Village Competition - the Council will provide necessary resources and finance. Progress on the County Council P3 scheme, which aims to bring all footpaths up to a good standard by 1998, was reported by Shirley Hewitt-Tea/e; assisted by Russell Spencer, who is not a Parish Councillor but seems to do most of the actual walking. A small copse of trees (donated by the County Council) had been planted adjacent to Dorney Common. Arthur Lowe is appointed Tree Warden. On behalf of Charles Coish who is organising the project, Graham Easton gave details of the installation of dog bins, next month; co-operation by all dog owners will ensure the success of this scheme and a subsequent installation in the Village. Councillor in charge of maintenance, Keith Harris submitted a brief report asking residents to let him know where maintenance was needed. Reports were made on behalf of Eton Dorney Centre, Neighbourhood Watch (Mike Hoile - effective. but help needed), Village Hall, Horticultural Society and Dorney School (new Hall complete by July). Residents were advised that work on the Flood Channel would soon commence in Taplow and at Marsh Lane/Motorway Bridge in the summer. Residents were encouraged to put forward their suggestions for Millennium commemoration and further environmental enhancement of the parish. • Rowing Trench Latest details of Rowing Trench negotiations were given by Chaim,an Ken Richmond. The Council was objecting to College proposals which failed to take full advantage of the possibility of gravel being conveyed over the river. Eton were insisting on more truck movements than the Council considered necessary or desirable. The meeting approved the Council's stance, although it was pointed out that, if they did not get their own way, Eton might revert to their original permission and take all gravel through the roads. This was considered to be an acceptable risk. Negotiations with Eton would therefore continue on this basis. The meeting also encouraged the Council to continue its campaign against Eton's excesses until the College showed more consideration to the parish and its residents. County & District Councillors Short reports were made and questions answered by County Councillor Venessa Cummings and District Councillor Joy Richmond who were thanked for their continuing considerable efforts on behalf of the parish. The Chairman closed by thanking Councillors, the Clerk, guests and resi -5- THE PARISH PUMP Notes on the Parish Council Meeting held on 12 March 1996 1 . Tree warden Arthur Lowe was appointed as Tree Warden for Dorney. He will liaise with the tree specialists at Bucks County council on any tree-related matters in the parish. 2 . Memorial Garden Eton College's Environmental Fund have promised a donation of £1 , 000 towards the improvements to the Memorial Garden. The Memorial Stone and flower tubs should be in place during April , in time for a Dedication Service which will be held in the first half of May. 3 • Road works The contractors report that the work is on schedule. Court Lane will be finished by the end of April and Lake End Road by the end of May. Work in Lake End Road will necessiate a complete closure for a period of 24-48 hours . Advance notice will be given and adequate diversion signs put up. When all the road works are complete , the Council will be involved in discussions about the replacement of trees and hedges . 4 . Rowing Trench/DEEP The Parish council continues to campaign for the maximum amount of gravel to be carried by conveyor rather than over our roads . s. Best Kept Village It is proposed that Dorney enter this competition this year and, as encouragement to residents to keep their own frontage tidy, the Council is considering sponsoring a prize for the best front garden. 6 . Millennium There is still plenty of time to make suggestions on how the millennium should be celebrated in Dorney. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 9 April 1996 , at 8 pm in the Eton Dorney Centre. CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR VILLAGE HALL ACTIVITIES AEROBICS BADMINTON BALLROOM DANCING LESSONS BOWLS WHIST -6- 01628 -01628 01628 01628 01628 602102 26548 70003 71668 24213 Sunday 7th April Sunday 14th April Wednesday 17th April Friday 19th April Saturday 20th April Monday 13th May Saturday 18th May Sunday 19th May Saturday 22nd June Saturday 6th July Saturday 13th July Saturday 20th July Sunday 21st July Saturday 7th September Saturday 28th September Friday 18th October Friday 15th November DORNEY W . I. DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DO􀅏EY P . C. C . DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 6 0 ' s CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY BOWLS CLUB RAINBOWS BROWNIES GUIDES EXPLORERS . Christian Youth Group ( 8-12 years old ) SONSHINE SEEKERS ( 5-10 years old) VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS DORNEY BABY SITTING CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS .,. Dorney Easter Egg Hunt. Dorney Court 3. 30- 4 . 30 p .m . DDHS Spring Garden Competition Eton Wick History- Society. Talk History of the Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital . Eton Wick Village Hall 7 . 30 p.m. DDHS Cheese & Wine Evening PTA Children ' s Disco DVHMC AGM. Village Hall 8 . 15 p.m. DVHMC May Dance. Village Hall 8 p .m. PTA Family Fun Afternoon PTA Olympic Theme Summer Fete PTA Summer Ball PTA Family Picnic at Bekonscot DDHS Barbeque DDHS Summer Garden Competition DDHS Annual Show DDHS Harvest Supper DDHS Cheese & Wine Evening DDHS AGM Second Wednesday of each month Second Tuesday of each month First Wednesday of each month the Vicarage 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i . e . May, July, September Village Hall Luncheon in the Vicarage , Dorney. Tuesdays 12. 15-2. 00 Dates : (No lunch in April) Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7. 30-10. 30 p.m. Every Friday Dorney School 3 . 30- 4. 30 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 6-7 . 30 p.m. Every Wednesday the Vicarage 7 . 15-9 p.m. See Church diary/notice boards for meeting place , dates & times .,. .,. Anne Caldwell 01628 602706 Karen Jones 01628 25037 -7- DORNEY ETON ENVJRONMENTAL PANEL EXTRACTS FROM Minutes of the Meeting held on Tuesday 12th March at Eton College 3. The Programme - Progress Report: 4. It was confinned that the earliest that the ma.in contractors would start on site wouJd be t st April 1996 and the earliest date of gravel extraction would be 1st October 1996. Main Contract: Eton Agh,>regates'Eton College had proposed a revision of Condition 34 to Bucks. County Cow1cil. It was e,qJ!ained that there are two planning pemllssions in being: the original to Eton College by the Secretary of State for the Environment, which limits the tonnage leaving the site to a ma:-..-imum of 500,000 tonnes per year; and a further pem1ission \\1lich was granted to Summerleaze for the construction of a bridge and conveyor. Although it may be technically possible to implement both pennissions simultaneously, for the sake of cla1ity and consistency it had been decided to seek approval to certain elements of each approval in order to establish a set of conditions which were practicai workable and enforceable. l11is would have to cover a situation where MWEFAS gravel was sold locally aud also where there was no such restriction. TI1e wording being sought for the revised Condition 34 is as follows: "No more than 650,{K)() tonnes of sand and gravel should be removed from the site in any calendar year and no more than 325,000 tonnes shall be removed from the site in any calendar year via Court Lane and Lake Eod Road, except upoo agreement with the Minerals Planning Authority, in the eventof a major breakdown of the Bray plant or conveyor system across the lliver Thames, when a maximum of 500,{K)() tonnes per anoum shaU be permitted to be removed from the site via Court Lane and Lake End Road." T11e implementation of this Condition ,vould secure at least a 35% reduction in the amount of gravel being exported on Lake End Road. The Development Control Sub-Committee of the County Council met on Monday. It was repo1ted that the Parishes of Domey, Taplow and Burnham, and South Bucks Dist1ict Council had sent representations objecting to an increase in excess of 500,000 tonnes. The planniug committee defeITed making a decision on this variation until their next meeting, to enable further discussions to take place between the main parties Ill March. Ken Richmond explained that Dorney Parish Council had offered to the planning committee an alternative Condition, which stated that "No more than 500,000 toones would be extracted in total in any calendar year and no more thao 135,000 tonnes would be removed from site by road during any calendar year.'' Ken Richmond invited DEEP to consider if they wished to support Dorney Parish Council's alternative variation. Brian Duckett said that he feh it was important for people to approach negotiations with an open mind. Elizabeth Matthews re-stated her view that she wished to see the project completed as soon as possible. Peregrine Pahner concurred. The three members of Dorney Parish Council attending the meeting confirmed their view that they would rather the project took longer and all the gravel was removed from the site across tbe river. The Bursar stated that he was aware of the range of views held on this matter. The Chairman reminded members of an earlier DEEP minute which called for road movements to be minimised by 7 votes to 2. -8- • 5. 6. • B • Final discussions about Condition 34 would involve five members of the Develo1>ment Control Sub-Committee at Bucks. Cowity Cow1ciL obseJVed by representatives of Dorney, Taplow and Burnham Parish Cowicils and Soud1 Buc􀆘s. Di􀆙rict Council. Highways Contract: At Lake End Road, north of the M4, a road base layer was now in place and construction of the footpad1 under way. Swplus existing road would start to be removed on 1 3th March. On Lake End Road south of the M4, the road base layer was complete and clea1ing of the site by Ashford Cottage would begin on 13th March. In Cowt Lane excavation for the road had been done and work on the culvert was in hand. Application had been made for pennission for single lane operation between Climo's Comer and TI1e Hennitage for the period from 18th March w1til Easter. Concerns were raised about cars exiting from the Dorney Church, as they would not be sure \Vhich direction had preference, and further traffic lights might need to be considered. It was agreed that the contractors would talk the problem through wid1 Mr. Palmer. Members were reminded that it was planned to close both Court Lane and Lake End Road for betweeu 24 and 48 hours to facilitate work, probably towards the end of April Members unanimously requested that these closures should take place during the week rather than at weekends. Sigus were requested giving instructions about how to gain access to Bressingham's Plant Centre etc. Ken Richmond informed t11e meeting that he had been given a photograph which purported to show that concrete had been poured arowid the roots of trees in Court Lane. Mr. Cannon offairhurst's stated that the pipework had been laid to avoid the tree roots and the contractors took care not to place concrete on tree roots. The Bursar said that Brian Duckett, in his capacity as landscape consultant, was acutely aware of the dangers and was a frequent visitor to the site to monitor these aspects and give advice. Correspondence: Correspondence led to discussion on the following: On 7th March a subcontractor's lony had used Marsh Lane. A letter had been written by W. A. Fairhurst to CAMAS asking that they tell the company concerned; and the driver had been admonished . Any Other Business: Members asked that the sigu reading 'No acces.s for CAMAS' should be reinstated on Village Road, Dorney. Peter Miles and W. A Fairhurst kept daily logs of aJl events; these logs were available for inspection and a sample Jog was distributed to members. Additional soil had been placed on the footpath between Boveney Car Park and the Lock in preparation for re-seeding; currently this was a problem for walkers. There was urgent need for the sign, requested at the previous meeting, which was to state that there was no room for cars to tum if they followed the road beyond Boveney Car Park. DORNEY WOMEN1 S INSTITUTE Despite the wintry weather, with a bitterly cold wind, we had the best attendance for some months, and it was good to see that although we are now a relatively small group, we can have a reasonable muster of members when all are able to attend. Mrs. Huddart took the President ' s Chair and ably deputised for Mrs. Street , who was having a well earned spring holiday. Our President ' s absences from meetings are rare indeed. After the rest of the normal business and correspondence had been handled efficiently by Mrs. Allen, the Speaker for this month, Mrs. Coppins, entertained us with memories of her childhood in the village of Holyport. Her talk was an interesting and amusing remembrance of her youth in the village , and reminded us of the considerable difference in school life then and now . Items of interest from the News Letter include advice of an Outing to Cheddar Cheese Factory and Cheddar Gorge , on 10th. and 12th. June . The coach pick-up for this area is Farnham Common. Closing date for application is 7th. May. A Coach Trip is being arranged for a Day at the Races at Ascot on 28th. September, which will be open to family and friends; details will be supplied later. For anyone wishing to tour Lords Cricket Ground and Museum, contact should be made with the Gestetner Tour of Lords office on 0171 266 3825 or 0171 289 1611. Bucks Health Information Consortium, supported by Bucks Health Board , are to help people become aware of what is available and enable them to make informed decisions about their health care . It is free and confidential and there are three different centres to contact, depending on where you live in Bucks . For this area, any questions on health should be made to South Bucks Health Information Service in High Wycombe on 01494 474756. The Speaker next month will be Mr. D. Cox, and his subject, Headmasters Have Fun. The Competition will be An Easter Display. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 13th. May at 8 . 15 p.m. in the Village Hall. Everyone is welcome . • • • The May Dance will be on Saturday 18th. May at 8 . 00 p.m. in the Village Hall. Mrs. Baker Elm View Marsh Lane 01628 661435 Tickets £6.50 from : - Mrs. Parker 17 Meadow Way Dorney Reach 01628 25307 The Jumble Sale in aid of the church restoration made £285 . Many thanks to all who gave the goods, and to those who turned up to sell it. Mary Robb. - 1 0- dorney 􀀜 • an Independent developments • review of COUNTY COUNCIL RE-POSITIONING - local affairs The high-minded intentions set out in the initial re-positioning document do not yet seem to have penetrated to the executive area. Recent consultation in respect of eton's latest gravel movement proposals was effectively NIL, as the officer concerned had made his recommendations before the majority of responses were received. We are not the only affected Parish. South Bucks Associatlon of Local Councils is writing to complain about lack of consultation and timely replies. The Parish Council response to the original re-positioning document, which suggested more delegation to District, was received without enthusiasm. County seem to have little intention of much in the way of cooperation or delegation; instead, more of the insularity & arrogance which characterised the past. Their latest plans for amalgamation of County departments seem unlikely to deliver the accessibility which they claim to seek. Oh, and you will not have failed to notice an above inflation increase in your Council Tax, not in any way due to District or Parish. HOW MANY ? - REALLY ? Between 500 & 750 CREWS participating each day for up to THREE days, is how eton college defines a "Major Event" on the rowing trench. There may be up to FOUR Major Events per year. Will they, and their boats, manage to get in, before they have to tum round and come out ? Will YLC. be able to get anywhere ? Is your mind boggling ? Will you be applying for the franchises for "Washing Windscreens" and "Newspaper Vending" now available from the Bursar ? There would, of course, be no problem if there were caused to be constructed a direct link with the M4, via a roundabout at Court Lane/Lake End Road. SLOWER MOTION It is said that the "landscaping" in Trumpers Field will be a "good thing" if only the District Council can be persuaded to move the new ditch a metre or so to the East. It seems that their contractors miscalculated, as it was intended that parking depth would be equal on both sides of the access road. The debates continue about what will happen when the School cease to use the Village Hall. I see that the Parish Council has proposed a solution which would avoid the need for parents to use the front entrance to the school, but this will require some expenditure, towards which none of the parties involved seems keen to contribute. INCLUDING YOU I see that the Parish Council is proposing to enter the Best- Kept-Village Competition for the first time for a number of years. It is worth noting that, although the Council seems to be much more active in improving the environment than hitherto, the support of everyone is needed if the prize is to be carried off. Are you looking after 􀈯 verges. WHAT THE EYE DOESN'T SEE You will, no doubt, have read about plans by the Great Central Railway (or some such) to build a major rail depot in Denham to enable commercial road traffic destined for the continent to avoid the journey to Channel Ports. Sounds like a good idea in principle, particularly if it were part of an integrated transport policy arid you don't live within about a five mile radius. However, if the promoters have their way, there is more to it than will meet the eye. They have applied to that well known champion of the environment, Mr Gummer, for waivers so they do not have to disclose detailed information in their planning application. I am told that their verbal answers to questions of volumes, extra rail tracks etc., are best be described as somewhat tentative and less than forthcoming. Nor will they attend any public meetings. So, ifl were the least bit cynical (which, you will allow, I am not), my conclusion just might be that they have something to hide. ANOTHER HIDDEN AGENDA ? Why are the college trying to renege on their promise to take at least 50% of trench gravel over the river? -11- 􀀅 21st April I 1.00 am Sidesman First Reader 'Sonshine Seekers' Coffee Cleaning Flowers 11.00am Sidesman First Reader Coffee Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Flowers 8.00 am Sidesman I 1.00 am Coffee Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Flowers 12th May 11.00 am Sidesman First Reader Coffee Creche & Sunday School Cleaning Flowers ST JJ\MES DUTY ROSTER SEC:OND SUNDA_Y AFTER EASTER Parish Communion Mrs A. Dyson Mrs M. Peplcr Eton Wick Church Room Mrs Richmond & Mrs Parker Mrs Eastgate & Mrs Jones Mrs Belcher John 10v7-16 Ezekiel 34 v 7 - 16 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER Family Communion Mr R. Dollimore Matthew 6 v 19 - 14 Miss K. 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JAMES SUNDAYS 1st Sunday 2nd-4th Sunday 5th Sunday 8.00 a.m. No 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. Children's Activity 2nd & 4th Sundays 10.45 a.m. 3rd Sunday 10.45 a.m. - 12.00 noon Holy Communion Service at Dorney Combined Family Service at St Johns, Eton Wick Holy Communion Combined Service (Venue varies) St James Club ('Jimmys') & Creche - Eton/Dorney Centre Children's Activity morning - St Johns Eton Wick. All children welcome (5-11 years old). TEAM VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Paul Reynolds The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, BERKS., SL4 &NE. Tel : 01753 852268 CHURCHWARDENS Mrs. Mary Baker Elm View Marsh Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead, Berks Tel. 01628 661435 Mr. Joe Hayton 46 Harcourt Road Dorney Reach Maidenhead Berks Tel. 01628 23769 Printed by Suro Press, Old Station Yard, Tap/ow, Berks, Telephone: 01628 663122 , ISSUE NO, 4/96 MAY 1996 EDITORIAL Reports of the decline in numbers of certain British songbirds made me particularly appreciative of a resident blackbird who has been broadcasting his extensive repertoire from favourite perches in our front garden. Unperturbed by hwnan activity below him, he has charmed us for the past two or three weeks; some days he seemed to sing from dawn to dusk and we have been enthralled at the sheer beauty of his song. Whilst environmental hazards may be threatening thrushes and other feathered favourites, some less favoured species seem to be on the increase. The chattering magpie and the collared dove (with its irritating cooing) seem to multiply apace. Perhaps the greatest surprise is the presence of the Indian Parakeet. Every year greater numbers of this foreign intruder wing their shrieking flight over local gardens. Quite how these parakeets came to be living wild in Britain is shrouded in mystery and rumour. A nucleus escaped from somewhere and to everyone's surprise survived the British winter and have multiplied to a national figure of around 5,000, several hundreds roosting in the Wraysbury area. Although some people are pleased to find exotic parrots in their garden, there is some fear that a significant increase in their numbers may be a detrimental intrusion upon the countryside. In Northern India they are often considered a pest. Indeed there are already fears in Britain for fruit crops, particularly apples, because parrots are notorious for taking a single bite from a piece of fruit before discarding it. In Windsor Great Park they are well known for their acorn eating. History indicates that many species (birds, fowls, mammals etc.) that have escaped, or been introduced, into a foreign landscape have a nasty habit of multiplying with unreckoned alacrity and disastrous consequences. Remember how the South American Coypu caused havoc in East Anglia. One of Britain's,most intractable wildlife problems is the apparently unstoppable proliferation of Canada Geese. There may be a certain attraction in the plaintive honking from the vee shaped skeins that skim over the parish, but they are an increasing menace - driving out other species, damaging crops, polluting meadows and waterways and attacking children. Introduced to this country as an ornamental bird, but now quite wild, their numbers are doubling every eight years. Extremely aggressive, with no natural predators in Britain (they can easily see off a fox) they have been dubbed 'the thugs of the bird kingdom'. The geese can live for twelve years, with each pair producing seven chicks a year. They damage cereals, grasses and root crops, they are a nuisance on golf-courses and have ruined many city parks, stripping grass from the banks of lakes and ponds and befouling them with excrement. Cursed with a regrettable digestive system, the birds each produce a slimy, green inch-and-a-half long dropping every two or three minutes throughout the day. Surely we have reached the point where some control of this species must be put in hand but as many local and national authorities have found, whatever scheme they put forward, protest groups stage vigorous opposition campaigns. Sentimentality often lacks common sense. -1- MATERIAL FOR MAY MAGAZINE FROM PAUL REYNOLDS From the Re,,d Paul Reynolds A naval helicoptor pilot once told me this story. A young boy who ran into difficulty in a rubber dingy out at sea, was rescued by a Navy helicoptor. Sometime afterwards the boy's father wrote to his rescuers pointing out that they had left the dingy behind and asking for compensation. They replied by sending him a 'bill' for the cost of the rescue. It came to somewhat more than the price of the rubber dingy! Fortunately for the father they did not insist that he pay. Was the father grateful for what his son's rescuers had done, or did he simply take it for granted? His behaviour indicates the latter. This month all those on our churches' electoral roll are being invited to re􀇆consider their Christian stewardship, that is how we use our resources - money, time and talents in God's service. Christian giving should be undertaken with a deep sense of gratitude for all that we have received from God. We are the beneficiaries of his rescuing love who can never pay him back. If true gratitude motivates our giving then it will be joyful and generous. There is no Christian or Church rule that demands we give a certain amount of our money. time or talents to God. Each person must prayerfully consider their response in the light of biblical principles and their own circumstances. The aim of the sermons and home groups is to help each person to do that. On Pentecost Sunday (26th May) there will be an opportunity to respond by placing a confidential response slip in the collection and joining together in a corporate act of re-dedication to God. Our generous God does not ask us to meet the cost of his rescuing love. He does, however, long for our grateful response which does not take him and his love for granted. With love Paul CHURCH SERVICES DURING MAY Wednesday I st Sunday 5th Sunday 12th Sunday 19th 10.00am Said Holy Communion 8. 00am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Combined Family Service (with baptism) 1 1 .00am Said Holy Communion 6.30pm Riverside Team Service St.John's, Eton (note change of week and venue) St.James. Dorney St.John's, Eton Wick St.John's, Eton St.John's, Eton 9.30am Holy Communion St.John's, Eton ( children's group) l 1 . 00am Holy Communion (Jimmy's) St.James, Dorney 1 1.00am Morning Worship St.John's, Eton 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1 00am Holy Communion I I 00am Holy Communion I 0.45am Sonshinc Seekers 1.00pm Baptism Georgina Buzby St.John's, Eton Wick St.John's, Eton St.James, Dorney St.John's, Eton Wick St.John's, Eton Wick Sunday 26th 9.30am Holy Communion (sung) St.John's, Eton Wick 1 1.00am Holy Communion (Jimmy's) St James, Dorney 1 1.00am Morning Worship St.John's, Eton FOCUS ON STEWARDSHIP 1996 All electoral members should have received details of the groups and sermon titles If you have not received a letter but wish to be involved please contact Paul Reynolds Details are given below. Sermon dates and themes: April 28th May 12th May 19th May 26th Giving to God - our money Bible readings: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15; Matt.6: 19-24 Giving to God - our time Bible readings: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8; Luke I 0:38-42 Giving to God - our talents Bible readings: Ephesians 4: 1-13; Luke 24:45-53 Given by God - the Holy Spirit (Stewardship response & re-dedication) Home Groups: (start week beginning Monday 29th April for four consecutive weeks} Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays 8.00pm at 47 Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach (Ralph & Jean Liney) 9. 15am at Elm View, I Marsh Lane, Dorney (Jerry & Mary Baker) 2.00pm at 3 Tangier Court, Eton (Betty Golding) 8.00pm at 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick (Paul & Kate Reynolds) PARISHES MISSION WEEKEND - 15th-16th June 1996 Please read the article by Mark Rudall introducing this weekend. I hope that as many as possible will be involved at some point during the weekend. There will be various activities and a combined service on the Sunday at Eton Wick followed by lunch Full details will be available shortly Paul Reynolds. (For Dorney magazine only) At the St.James APCM in March we elected churchwardens and a new PCC for the coming year Joe Hayton has retired as churchwarden and we welcome Rod Dollimore as our new churchwarden with Mary Baker. We are very grateful to Joe for all his hard work and dedication as churchwarden, not least during the interregnum. We will continue to benefit from his help and wisdom as he remains a PCC member. Our wardens will be commissioned by the Archdeacon at St.Peter's Burnham on Wednesday 1st May at 8pm. Please Come and support them. COLIN AND ROSEMARY MORTON A word of thanks to Colin and Rosemary Morton for all !he organising and fundraising they have done over the past year to make the Chernobyl children's holiday such an enjoyable and happy one for the month they were at the Eton Dorney Centre. I am sure the children wilJ go home with many happy memories. Revd. Paul Reynolds -3- DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL Eton Rowing Trench. It is anticipated that road works will be completed by mid May. During w/c 29th April complete closure of roads for up to 48 hours will affect Court Lane (Apr 29/30), Lake End Rd South (May 1 ,2) and Lake End Rd North (May 3 & 7). Warning notices and diversion signs will be displayed. Summerleaze are shortly expected to start preparations In Thames field and the archeology season starts next month. Flood Channel. Archaeological digs are already taking place adjacent to Lake End Road and further preliminary preparations are Imminent. You will shortly receive a leaflet from the NRA giving fairly full details and timings of the whole operation, which may well wrn out to be much more disruptive than the Eton project. Preliminary works start soon. PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS The Parish Council meets at 8 pm on the second Tuesday In every month, except August. Meetings are usually held In comfortable Eton Dorney Centre, coffee & biscuits are served. The latest Information on local Issues Is always available. Our County & District Councillors usually attend and questions are allowed. All residents are welcome, why not come along. Next meeting: Tuesday 1 4th May 1 996 News ....n ews ....n ews ....n ews ....n ews ....n ews. ...n ews ....n ews ....n ews ....n ews ....n ews. ...n ews ... . news. ...n ews .. . news. ...n ews ....n ews ....n ews. ...n ews. ...n ews. ...n ews. ...n ews ....n ews .... news .... RiverReach is coming? This summer, all churches in Eton, Eton Wick and Dorney are joining together to organise the first ever holiday activity club especiallyforlocal children aged S-12. 'RiverReach' will be held from Tuesday, 30 July to Thursday I August inclusive, at Eton Wick Combined C ofE School. RiverReach will build on the success of the Ark, the holiday Club held at Datchet for the past three years. Alison Hassall was involved in the Ark from its beginning, and is now part of the group planning RiverReach. She explains ""Ille Ark was very successful, with approximately 300 children a day having fun, making friends and learning more about Jesus. But most children who attended were from Datchet aud Wraysbury rather thau from across the whole Riverside area. So this year, instead of a fourth Ark, we arc organising our own special local club. Other churches elsewhere in Riverside arc.- doing likewise. "We will he makiug sure that RiverRead1 includes all the elements which made the Ark a success - :uul holding it loL0ally meaus ii will he L􀊋asicr for families from Eto11, Eton Wick and Dorney lo hring th<:ir <.:hildrc11 alo11g". "Please remember U1c. group phuming RiverReach in your prayers." More details - about lhe activities and how to register will foUow in the nm-up lo RivcrReach. Tiicn.· will he 1m d1arel' f11r allL·mliug RiverReach to make sure of it is accessibfo to all. If you would like lo sponsor a pl.u:e to help cover the nmning costs, please see the advert elsewhere in this magazinl' - look 11111 for delails of other hmdraising evenls loo. -4- • Do you want to help more children get to know Jesus? • And have fun in a safe environment? Sponsor a child1s place at the- RiverReach holiday activity club for just £3. From 30 July to 1 August inclusive, the churches of Eton, Eton Wick and Dorney are joining to run a special holiday activity club for local children. At RiverReach, the emphasis will be on fun, but with a serious purpose - to help young people learn more about Jesus. RiverReach will be held at Eton Wick Combined C ofE School. We want any local child to be able to attend - so all places will be free of charge. YOU CAN HELPI For just £3, you can sponsor a child's place for a day at RiverReach. £9 will pay for a child to attend the full three days. Taking part in RiverReach will definitely mean three days of fun packed activities. But it could mean much more. Yes, I would like lo sponsor a child's place at RiverReach (please tick as appropriate). I enclose £3 for a place for one day I enclose £6 for a place for two days I enclose £9 to pay for a child to attend the full three day RiverReach event. I would like lo make a donation of£ ...... to RiverReach and other young persons artiviti􀊌s orgauisL•tl by local churches (Please write amount in space provided). Please make c.hequcs payable to RiverReach Youth Task Group. Please write your name and address below NaJI1e ..... .... ........................................................................................................................ . Address ... ................................................................................................................................ . Please tick if you required a receipt Please send your contrih111io11, with this slip to> Mrs. Pcnuy I )o!limorL', 35 Tilstonc Closl', ELon Wick, Wi.n•• an independent developments review of • local affairs It seems only a few months ago that it was announced that the scheme to add three lane "link-roads" to both sides of the M25 between junctions 12 to 15 - making a total of 14 lanes each way - was to be withdrawn. Now there is a new proposal; link roads, they say, were not liked, so they propose to widen the motorway instead. Between junctions 12 and 14 - to five lanes; junctions 15 to 16 - to six lanes. So, if they originally needed 7 lanes in each direction, how will they (or, rather, you) manage with only six lanes, narrowing to five ! Not very well, I should think. If this half-baked scheme ever gets approved, it, just, could be completed by the year 2000; and it would not be until 2010 that further widening would be needed. OUT OF THE FRYING PAN It is not difficult to understand why there are moves afoot to do away with the Department of Transport. Unfortunately, transport might then, general elections permitting, come under that champion of the environment, John Gummer. No less. No joke ! HIDDEN AGENDA Bucks County Council are set to approve an eton college application to increase annual gravel extraction from 500,000 to 650,000 tonnes per annum, half of which may be transported via Court Lane and Lake End Road using a maximum of 126 truck movements daily. Dorney, Taplow and Burnham Parish Councils and South Bucks District Council say that more should be cohveyed over the river and truck movements reduced to 80 per day. But the County Council thinks it knows better. It is possible that eton could complete the project more quickly, but we would prefer less trucks. ISN'T IT ? It is probable that more people will die from hysteria than from " mad cow disease" . DON'T BE FRIGHT Local road widenings are nearly completed. And very grand they are, too, but likely to encourage higher speeds, don't you think ? It is, I suggest, a pity that the Parish Council opted not to insist·on one way priority traffic calming "gates" rather than central refuges, ROAD RUNNER If the M25 is to have an increased number of lanes, then the a new proposal for M4 widening cannot be far behind. I ask again, isn't it about time that the government adopted an integrated transport policy? &fet,4- ------------------------M•) 19% ETON WICK HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting Wednesday 22nd . May at 7.30 p . m. at Eton Wick Village Hall. Talk by the Lock Keeper, Old Windsor Lock, on THE MIDDLE REACHES OF THE THAMES . Everyone is welcome. -7- DORNEY WOMEN ' S INSTITUTE April A large number of members were unable to attend the April meeting, but those who did turn up managed to generate a warm and friendly atmosphere. led by our President, Mrs . ·street. Mrs . Allen had received a reply to her letter to the Group Convenor. It had been agreed that Dorney will not host any more Group Meetings, but we will help Taplow W . I . to provide refreshments for the meeting in the autumn . A basket of fruit would be our contribution as a raffle prize at the forthcoming Group Meeting hosted by George Green W . I . at Wexham Church Hal l . The date of Thursday 4th July was fixed for a summer outing, and a choice will be made between three destinations: Knebworth, Hatfield and Waddesdon Manor. Members agreed to help Mrs . Allen with her Tombola Stall again at the Michaelmas Fayre in Burnham Park Hall early in October, to raise money for our funds . The Speaker, Mr. Cox , was a retired headmaster from High Wycombe who kept us entertained with an account of his career and early misadventures as a pupil teacher. Next month we are to have a visit from a V . C . O . , Mrs . S. Norton, to discuss the resolutions for this year ' s Intermediate General Meeting at Cardiff in June . ( The wording of the resolutions is at the top of page 3 in t􀂕e April Monthly Letter . ) The competition is a small flower arrangement, not more than 611 high . * * * * * * * * " * Thames Valle:i: Adventure Pla:i:ground SHINDIG ' 96 Dine on Delicious Delicacies Dance to the music of the High Society Jazz Band Enjoy an Energetic Auction FRIDAY 14th. JUNE Mill Island, Taplow TICKETS £12. 50 Available from Maureen Cody on 01628 24121 and Marion Hellmuth on 01628 28491 * * * " * * * " * * -8- • I • rl • • I I • rl • THE PARISH PUMP j Notes from the Parish Council Meeting 9th April 1996 1 . MEMORIAL GARDEN A Dedication Service for the new Memorial Stone will be held in the Memorial Garden on Wednesday 8th May 1996 at 7 . 30p.m. We hope that many parishioners, families and friends will come and j oin the Dedication. We are very pleased to accept Bressingham Plant Centre ' s offer to sponser the planting out of the oak tubs for the Garden . 2 . ROWING TRENCH/DEEP With the road works continuing on schedule there will be a total closure of the following roads whilst resurfacing takes place: Court Lane 29th and 30th April Lake End Road south of M4 1st and 2nd May Lake End Road north of M4 3rd and possibly 7th May Advance notice and diversion signs will be placed well in advance of the closures by the contractors. Camas will be installing new 30mph signs at the cattle grid entrance to the village. 3. ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDS There will be an open day held at Boveney in the late summer, with an exhibition of artefacts, slides and a talk about the dig . The bridge dating back to l000BC has to stay submerged for its preservation. 4. FOOTPATHS Eton College has placed new footpath maps at various sites along the tow path. A request has been made to South Bucks County Council for a footpath linking Court Lane with Dorney Reach via Marsh Lane . 5. BUS SERVICE The Bee Line Bus Service between Maidenhead-Dorney-Eton Wick-Slough is to be withdrawn . Alternative arrangements are being sought. 6 . MILLENNIUM Will we celebrate and if so how? The next meeting of the Parich Council will be held on 14th May 1996 in the Eton Dorney Centre at 8p.m. -9- o-----o-----o-----o-----o-----o-----0-----0-----0-----o DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MAY DANCE Saturday 18th. May at 8.00 p.m . in the Mrs. Baker Elm View Marsh Lane 01628 661435 Village Hall Tickets £6.50 from : - Mrs. Parker 17 Meadow Way Dorney Reach 01628 25307 o-----o-----0-----0-----o-----o-----o-----o-----o-----o Mission w/e 15/16 June 1996 That 'm' word again ... Mark Rudall writes ... IN Christian circles we're a bit afraid of the 'm' word. The 'm' word refers to something which happens in this country and overseas; it's central to the Gospel but it describes something we all, to some extent, caricature. Perhaps when you think of tt1e word &ii you can think. of is pith helmets, knobbly knees and long khaki shorts; or perhaps worried-looking people in clerical collars peering out of steaming cooking-pots .. I fear all those old jokes about the 'm' word may have killed off understanding for some of us about what the 'm' word really means. The weekend In June brings together two mission agencies involved in the work of mssion overseas, The Church Mission Society Is a specifically Anglican ministry taking the Gospel message Into many countries of the world. CMS will be represented by Gill Poole and she'll be joined by me, representing Tear Fund People often ask me why we are called 'Tear Fund' and the answer's quite simple. We began in the early sixties as 'The Evangelical Alliance Refugee Fund', changed to 'The Evangelical Alliance Relief Fund', then, briefly we were 'The EAR Fund' {which sounded like a special charity for the hard of hearing) before becoming simply Tear Fund. It's a good name because it makes people asks questions .. Tear Fund and CMS are found in many international 'hot spots', and in many forgotten places too, both organisations seeking to present the full breadth of the good news about Jesus by supporting relief and development worlc Gill and I intend to focus attention on overseas themes in ways you'll find memorable! We both think finding out about the 'm' word can be very fascinating so why don't you come and see for yourself in June? Keep the dates free and watch for further details. Mark Ruda\l Tear Fund's Regional Co-ordinator for Central Southem England. -10- • Wednesday 8th May Monday 13th May Saturday 18th May Sunday 19th May Wednesday 22nd May Friday 14th June Saturday 15th June Sunday 16th June Saturday 22nd June Saturday 6th July Saturday 13th July Saturday 20th July Sunday 21st July Tuesday 3 0th July/ Thusday 1st August ( incl) Saturday 7th September Saturday 28th September Friday 18th October Friday 15th November DORNEY W. I . DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY P.C.C. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 6 0 ' s CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY BOWLS CLUB RAINBOWS BROWNIES GUIDES EXPLORERS. Christian Youth Group ( 8-12 years old) SONSHINE SEEKERS ( 5-10 years old) VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS DORNEY BABY SITTING CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS • Memorial Stone Dedication Service DWVIIMar C MeAmGMor. iValil lGaagrdee Hna, lDl or8n. e1y5 p7 ..m30. p.m. DVHMC May Dance . Village Hall 8 p.m. PTA Family Fun Afternoon Eton Wick History Society. Talk Middle Reaches of the Thames. Eton Wick Village Hall 7 . 3 0 p.m. TVAP Shindig. Mill Island, Taplow Parishes Mission Weekend PTA Olympic Theme Summer Fete PTA Summer Ball PTA Family Picnic at Bekonscot DDHS Barbeque DDHS Summer Garden Competition RiverReach holiday activity club Eton Wick Combinedfo cr olfo cEa l Scchhoioldl ren. DDHS Annual Show DDHS Harvest Supper DDHS Cheese & Wine Evening DDHS AGM Second Wednesday of each month Second Tuesday of each month First Wednesday of each month the Vicarage 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. May, July, September Village Hall Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney. Tuesdays 12. 15-2 . 00 Dates: 14/5 18/6 16/7 (not in Aug) 10/9 8/10 12/11 10/12 Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7 . 30-10 .30 p.m. Every Friday Dorney School 3 . 30- 4 . 30 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 6-7 .30 p.m. Every Wednesday the Vicarage 7 . 15-9 p.m. See Church diary/notice boards for meeting place, dates & times • * Anne Caldwell 01628 602706 Karen Jones 01628 25037 -11- "The Rev. Prebendary Newall Wallbank who has died aged 81, was one of the Church of England's most remarkable priests" So begins the obituary in the Daily Telegraph, which goes on to list Newall's accomplishments, a great many of which he attained after his marriage to Phyllis in 1942. The diversity of his achievements made him as we, in Dorney, knew him. He was Rural Dean of the City of London: Examiner for the London College of Music - Newall was a composer- to name but two. A man of great humility with time for everyone, no problem too large or too small for him to apply his vast knowledge and experience. We will all have favourite memories - Newall -in his CS pottering around our lanes, or in the pulpit at St James' suddenly saying he'd "gone on too long"; but we, the congregation hadn't noticed. Newall spanned the ages and could hold the rapt attention of young and old alike. We will miss him. DO YOU KNOW ???? That it takes up to hvo hours to travel by bus (if there is one) from Dorney to Wexham Park Hospital. Of course you have to change at Slough. It costs £4.30 return and you must leave Slough by 2.45p.m as there are no buses after that time. (this may get worse with a new bus company taking over the local route). It would take only half an hour by taxi, but the cost Is £ 10 return. There are people In the Parish who are normally very Independent, but when they have to attend hospital appointments the travelling causes more stress than necessary. Do you have JO minutes to spare to occasionally take a neighbour to hospital ? Please give your telephone number to Colin Morton (01628 662823) who Is endeavouring to compile a list of volunteers. Are you rullytoo busy to help ? Joy Richmond -12- Magpie Travel Slough - Dorney - Ta plow - Maidenhead 63 I MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS I SLOUGH, Bus Station . • Windsor Bridge, Brocas Street .. Eton Wlcl<. Bell Lane .. DORNEY, 0.-.ts Comer . Dorney Reach, Harcourt Road .. Taplow. Marsh Lane __ _ _ Maidenhead, Frascati WB)J MAIDENHEAD, Rail Station .. . . . . . . . . . . . • NO SUNDAY SERVfCE 0935 1425 0943 1433 0946 1438 0953 1443 0955 1445 0958 1448 1004 1454 1006 1456 Magpie Travel MAl0ENHEAD,°Riill5tation . "'IF --- 1140 1500 Maldenhead, FrascatiWay . 1143 1503 􀅲Marsh􀅳_ _ _ ___ 1149 1509 Dorney Reach, Harcourt Aoad . · -1152􀅴12 DORNEY, Dents Corner 1154 1514 Eton Wick, Bell Lane􀅵. 􀀔􀀕== 􀅶 -1ii 1 ac59S"""C1ae5.a19s- Wmdsor Bridge, Brocas Street 1206 1526 SLOUGH, Bus Station , 1214 1534,.,.. Slough - Burnham - Cliveden - Taplow - Maidenhead 68 MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS I SLOUGH, Bus Station . . ,, 1055 1255 Salt HiU,ThreeTuns. 1100 1300 Bath Road, Dover Aoad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ·~· 􀅷_ 1,.,1,.,02􀅸1,.,302e,o_ BURNHAM, BritishLegion.. 1109 1309 WyndhamCrescent . 1112 1312 Burnham Pink lane 1114 1314 CLIVEDEN, Gates 1118 1318 ,::a􀅹, Priory. 1121 1321 Maidenhead, Sainsburys 1128 1328 MAIDENHEAD. Frascati Way * 􀅺:331.__ NO SUNDAY SERVICE MAIDENHEAD, Frascati W􀅻 Maidenhead, Blidge Avenue Maidenhead, Sainsburys __ __ .. 􀅼 _ __ _ Taplow, Priory . . CLIVEDEN, Gates Burnham, Pink Lal'le Wyndham Crescent_ BURNHAM. British Legion Bath Road, Dove!' Road Salt Hill, Three Tuns SLOI-:!􀅽, Bus 5!3;tion .. Magpie Travel 1010 1013 1014 1019 1023 1027 1029 1032 1038 1040 1045 1340 1343 1344 1351 1355 1357 1359 1402 1408 1410 1415 15.4.1111 This service Is -· 1c. ·l!: ...· .. .....t:.. . -_ :O :,:P::e:::r•:::l:::•:::d:U::n::d::e::r:C::O:::n:::lr::•::c::.l .::IO:_ 􀀂􀀃 ,ii 􀄂,, co􀄃 DOR NEY VI LLAGE HALL The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING takes place on MONDAY 1 3th MAY 1 996 starti ng at 8.00 pm in the hall ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND NEW COMM ITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED ! Mrs . Ruth Robinson has researched and compiled a history of the Dorney War Memorial Garden. Serialization starts here: - HISTORY OF DORNEY WAR MEMORIAL GARDEN The first record found relating to the creation of a War Memorial for the Parish of Dorney is in the form of a letter dated 30th December 1947 and addressed to the National Council of Social Service, requesting information on grants for War Memorials and a booklet entitled " How to Obtain a Playing Field". This letter was sent by the then Clerk to the Parish Council A.Webb Esq. The reply was not too helpful regarding the War Memorial, but very helpful with information on Playing Fields. In February 1948 the NCSS informed the Parish Council as follows : - "The War Memorials ( Local Authorities' Powers) Act 1923, enables a Parish Coun􀉘il to incur reasonable expenditure in the maintenance, repair and protection of any war memorial in their district which may be vested in them. Expenditure thereon is limited to an amount which will not involve a rate exceeding ld. in the pound, in any one year and is subject to the approval of the County Council . " Therefor􀉙 it is not possible for the Parish Council to provide for a War Memorial from the rates. On 19th February 1948 a letter to parishioners announcing a meeting at Dorney school was sent including a request for the Names, Rank, Regiment , Decorations and date of casualty of any pariEhioners lost in the war tor inclusion on the Memorial . The first response gave a total of seven names to be remembered and at a Parish Meeting held at Dorney school on Bth. March 1948 it was proposed that seven oak trees be planted on a site in the centre of the village, with an inscribed seat beneath and an inscribed tablet placed in St . James Church. Mr. Evins was elected Chairman of the War Memorial Committee and Col. Palmer Hon. Treasurer;· a report in the local paper announced that it was hoped to open a fund to raise not less than £100 to erect a suitable Memorial on ground opposite the Palmer Arms. By this time the number of names to be included had increased to ten. At a meeting held on 15th. February 1949 the Committee agreed the cost of the ten oak trees and the inscribed seat, and after a keen debate of the suitability of two sites that had plans drawn ( one opposite the Palmer Arms, the other opposite the School), and taking into account advice from Bucks county council the School site was chosen. -14- WAR MEMORIAL GARDEN ctd The Committee met on 31st March 1949 , when the siting for the oak trees was planned and the seat with inscription was approved. Also the hedging was decided upon, taking into account that it must not be poisonous to beasts. The church tablet design submitted by Mr. Nye was agreed and a site on the east wall was suggested, approval for which was to be sought from the P. C. C. There had by this time been one more addition to the list of fallen bringing the total to eleven. In April 1949 Col . Palmer generously offered a gift of the land for the War Memorial Garden and the Deed of Gift was duly drawn. After a request from the Parish Council the County Surveyor agreed to extend the footpath on the south side of the road through the village to cover the frontage of the Memorial site. By September 1950 the Parish Council was writing to the War Memorial Committee expressing its concern at the slow progress of the site and suggested more members be coopted onto the committee in order to expedite the completion. During 1951 the land was cleared, levelled and prepared for planting. Then in ,January 1952 the Parish Council requested a full report from the Committee for discussion at the February Parish Council meeting. A j oint meeting between Parish Council , Parochial Church Council and War Memorial Committee was held on 14th February 1952. This meeting was to decide the following: - a) A date for the dedication b) Outline a programme c) Appoint a committee to be responsible for the ceremony The 4th May was decided upon. Lt. Col . Ames described and proposed a ceremony of Standard bearers with 2 buglers , this was adopted. Lt . Col. Ames, Major Williamson, Mrs. Edwards , and the Rev. Adcock were elected to form the committee, with Mr. Evins , chairman of the old cormnittee, agreeing to attend meetings 11 to give such help and advice as able . " The Parish Council in March invited the Bishop of Buckingham to the Dedication Day on May 4th. , and Lt. Col. Ames invited the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry to nominate two buglers to attend and perform at the ce:-::-emony. 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Old Station Yard, Tap/ow, Berks, Telephone: 01628 663122 ISSUE NO. 5/96 JUNE 1996 EDITORIAL It is with a sense of history repeating itself that we have been receiving glossy brochures through the front door, showing maps of Dorney with a stretch of clear blue water cutting through the green fields, and promising to enhance the environment. This time they come from the Maidenhead, Windsor and Eton Flood Alleviation Scheme. A few days ago I was able to attend a lecture'given by Mr. Colin Martin, the Project Manager for the scheme, and found myself bein& quite won over by the reasonableness of his plan. Or rather, as when watching a starving lioness on a nature programme killing a young gazelle, I became confused as to where my sympathie's should lie. Throughout history the Thames has always flooded on average twice every century, with lesser floods in between, In medieval times the monks recorded these floods, and churches were usually built on high ground. After the major 1947 flood it was agreed by the Maidenhead council to build no more houses on the flood plain, and to demolish existing ones as they became vacant. This sensible plan did not last for long, but houses had to be built with their front doors above flood level, and garages could be underneath. The speaker referred to the sad story of Rolf Harris, who had turned his garage into a studio, only to find it filling up with water in a recent flood. We can all remember the pictures in 1990 of riverside celebrities surveying their flooded lawns. The scheme is to be funded partly by selling the gravel, and partly by the rates - one can only hope that those who benefit most will contribute most! During the planning stage the project was held up by objections from Mr. Tim Smith and the Audit Office, but was later enthusiastically passed by Mr. John Gummer (more sense of d􀎒jl vu). We were told that the channel will be 5 metres deep, about twice the height of the room we were sitting in. It will be below the level of the water table and so will fill with water as it is dug. Through a special outlet the Cress Brook will be kept full all the year round. The good news is that none of the. gravel will be moved by road. It will be processed on site and taken away by barge or by a rail link to the Windsor spur. Each of the roads to be crossed will have a diversion built alongside before the main bridge is started, The excavation of archaeological sites has already begun near Lake End Road, and they have found objects from Saxon and medieval times, mostly connected with spinning and weaving, The next site to be examined will be Lot•s Hole, which might yield something more exciting. Boating will not be allowed on the new channel, to protect wild life. This is disappointing, as I had been going to suggest a Grand Water Pageant to celebrate the millennium, with decorated barges and music, causing Dorney to be known as the Venice of South Bucks. However, further down where the channel will run straight alongside the M4 they have been asked to provide a racing course for canoes - not quite what I had in mind! There will be a cycle track the full length of the channel, so for the new generation Dorney will be at the hub of t!1e sporting world. The speaker said that someone had found an old cin6 film of the 1947 floods in Eton Wick, which they had hoped to turn into a promotional video, but the baker's horse was trotting so merrily through the water, and all the 􀎓eople had such happy smiles on their faces, that they were unable to use it, Provided one•s own house is not involved, a flood can be quite exciting and liven up a dull winter. Never again! When the channel is completed, Dorney will once more become, as it once was, an Island of Bees. Whether they will carry on busily with their daily lives or join together in an angry swarm remains to be seen. -1- From Revd Paul Reynolds This month the Anglican church celebrates two New Testament saints' days. On the 29th we remember St.Peter and on the 1 1 th St.Barnabas. If we had a quiz on .these two saints most of us would gain points answering questions about Peter, but St.Barnabas ...w elt that might prove more difficult, I suspect. There is a good reason for that. Barnabas was a 'back room' boy, not up front like Peter. We gain the impression that Barnabas worked quietly and witnessed amongst his fellow Christians, and later on further afield. He was known (as his name indicates • see Acts 4:36) for his ability to encourage others. How did he do that? Firstly through his example. We see in Barnabas someone willing to give generously of his time and resources to others. He was recognised as a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith. Clearly that encouraged others in their faith and discipleship. Secondly through bis attitude. Barnabas believed in others. He looked for the grace of God at work in their lives and encouraged its growth (see his attitude towards Saul, the Christians in Antioch, and John Mark - Acts 9, 1 1 , 15). Thirdly through his actions. Barnabas wasn't afraid 'to stick his neck out' on behalf of others. To work for their good even when his fellow Christiaos were sceptical. Without Barnabas St.Paul might never have found acceptance wiihin the Christian community. As we look at Acts it's interesting to consider how many lives were influenced for good, both inside and outside the Church, through Bambas' ministry. Many came to know Christ through his life and witness. Barnabas encourages us. God can use us all in his service, whatever our gifts and abilities, whether we are 'up front' or 'back room' people. We can be those who encourage others as Barnabas did - how vital that ministry is today. And as part of that, like Barnabas, we can share the good news of Christ - there is no greater way to bring encouragement to others than with that message. The Collect for St.Barnabas' Day: Lord God Almighty, whose Son Jesus Christ has taught us that it is more blessed to give than to receive: help us by the example of your apostle Barnabas to be generous in our judgements and unselfish in our service: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Mile of Pennies Are you remembering to save up your loose change to donate to the Mile of Pennies? Get rid of all those annoying coins making a hole in your pocket in aid of a good cause • RiverReach, the three day holiday activity club for local children, and for other young people's activities organised by the churches ofEton, Eton Wick and Dorney. We will be laying out the Mile of Pennies at the Family Service on Sunday 7 July • after which there will be a Teddy Bears Picnic. Help us make sure our pennies - and our silver • stretch a full mile. There are collecting buckets at the rear of each church. Pop your pennies in them! - 2 - • SERVICES FOR JUNE: Sunday 2nd Wednesday 5th Sunday 9th Sunday 16th Sunday 23rd Sunday 30th NEWS ITEMS 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 1 1 .00am Combined Family Service 10.00am Said Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1 . OOam Holy Communion I 1 .00am Morning Worship 1 1 .00am Combined service for mission w/e (No services at Eton or Dorney) 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP said) 1 1 .O Oam Holy Communion I 1.00am Holy Communion (Changed from 16th) 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 1 1 .O Oam Combined service CHANGE IN SERVICE PATTERN St.James, Dorney St.John's, Eton Wick St.John's, Eton St.John's, Eton Wick St.James, Dorney St.John's, Eton St.John's, Eton Wick St.John's, Eton Wick St.James, Dorney St.John's, Eton St.James, Dorney St.James, Dorney In January I put a proposal to the Eton with Eton Wick PCC and St.James the Less, Dorney PCC that on the third Sunday of the month we hold a combined service at St.John's Eton Wick, as we do on the first Sunday. This service would normally be non-Eucharistic with the children in church for the first part of the service before going to their own group. There were two main reasons for this proposal. Firstly, the need for a 'bridge' service between our monthly family service and our other services. Presently, anyone attending our family service who wishes to attend another service would have to adjust to a very different style of worship. Secondly, combining our parish resources gives us the opportunity to devise a form of worship containing richness and diversity as people's gifts are used. Fellowship between our churches can be strengthened. Following much prayer, discussion and lively debate the two PCC's voted to accept the proposal. There was, and continues to be real concern about the removal of services from Dorney and Eton. I see this change, not as a permanent step, but as a means to longer term growth which will benefit all our churche s. Ifwe are willing to work together then spiritual and numerical growth is open to us. Further details of this change and other services at our churches will be clearly publicised over the next few months. It is envisaged that the new service will start this September. I am making personal contact with those, who I know, have expressed concern over this change but if you would like to talk with me please be in touch. Paul Reynolds. MARRIAGE . J u n e l st. Col in A rthur· Young -3- Beverley Susannah Smith PARISHES PRAYER TIME: Thursday 13th June 8pm at St.John's Eton Wick. Come and pray for the church and community. All welcome. BURNHAM DEANERY MUSIC AFTERNOON: Sunday 9th June 2.30pm - 6.00pm at St.Nicholas Church, Taplow. The Royal School of Church Music is organising and running an afternoon for anyone interested in singing or playing an instrument in church. There will he practical workshops and the afternoon will end with an informal Eucharist. Transport can be arranged. For more details contact Paul Reynolds. ALPHA PLUS: Our next evening is on Sunday 23rd June 7.30pm at St.John's Eton Wick. Our subject this time is 'How does God guide us?' These evenings are open to anyone with questions about Christian faith and life, so do come and join us. Buildi􀅾g up to RiverReach. Planning is going well for RiverReach - the first ever holiday club especially for local children . RiverReach is being organised jointly by the churches of Dorney, Eton and Eton Wick from Tuesday 30 July to Thursday l August. It will give children aged 5 - 1 1 the chance to go "On Holiday with Jesus" - without ever leaving the venue, Eton Wick C ofE Combined School! Each of the three days will have a different theme, reflecting the places that Jesus visited during his life. And the organisers are planning lots of fun activities, so that the young people will enjoy themselves and make new friends in a loving Christian environment - and learn more about that best friend of all, Jesus himself We need your help to make RiverReach a big success. * Please, pray for RiverReach, and the team working towards it. *.An important principle of RiverReach is that it is free to all. We are raising funds for RiverReach and for other activities organised by local churches for young people. If you would like to sponsor a child's place at RiverReach, please see the form elsewhere in this magazine.Look out for details of other fund raising activities too. * Please, give some of your time to RiverReach - even if it's just an hour. We need lots of helpers, to do anything from registering the children when they arrive, to leading activities, to supervising lunchtime and making cups of tea for the group leaders! So there's bound to be something that suits you and your talents - and no-one will ask you to do anything you don't feel comfortable with! If you would like to help - for however long and in whatever capacity - please ring Angie Wood-Dow on 0 1 628 660507 or Kate Reynolds on 01753 852268. Please note, that to ensure safety for the children, helpers may be asked to give their details for a police check. This is standard practice for anyone coming into contact with young people and nothing to worry about. If you would like to register your child for RiverReach please contact Rhi Thompson on 01753 8583 7 1 . RiverReach will run from I 0 am to 3 pm each day. A presentation for parents on Thursday I August will start at 3 pm and finish at 3.30. - 4- • • THE PARISH PUMP Notes on the Parish Council Meeting held on 14 Kay 1996 1 , 2 . ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Vice-Chairman Finance Committee Planning Committee Bye-Laws Environment Footpaths/Trees Highways Maintenance Parish Pump Street Lighting MEMORIAL GARDEN Mr K . Richmond Mrs E. Millward Mr G . Easton, Mrs E. Millward, Mrs 5. Teale Mr K. Harris, Mr c . coish, Mrs R. Robinson Mr c . coish Mr G. Easton Mrs s. Teale Mrs E . Millward Mr Keith Harris Mrs R . Robinson , Mrs S. Teale Mr c . Coish, Mrs R . Robinson j The new memorial stone was dedicated at a short service on 8 May. The garden has been much improved and the Council will send thanks to Eton Col lege for their generous donation and to Bressinghams for their sponsorship of the beautiful tubs of plants . 3 . ROWING TRENCH/DEEP Agreement has finally been reached on the rate of gravel extraction: a maximum of 650 , 000 tons per year with 126 lorry movements per day. The bridge to take the gravel conveyor over the Thames will be built in August/September this year and will be open to pedestrians. The highway alterations are almost complete; apologies had been received for inconvenience to residents during these works . The verges will be seeded or turfed . A safety audit will be carried out by the County shortly; two councillors will attend. Eton have applied for planning permission to convert a small barn at Boveney into a museum. 4 . FLOOD RELIEF SCHEME The NRA will shortly be distributing information leaflets to all residents . They have informed us of temporary closures from midAugust of Dorney public footpaths numbers 6 , 7 , 11 as well as Slough 1 0 , l□a, 11 and Burnham 65. These will be reinstated after the scheme is complete, some on diverted routes. There will also be a new footpath/cycleway which will run the whole length of the water course . The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 11 June 1996 , at the Eton Dorney Centre at 8 pm. -s DORNEY WOMEN ' S INSTITUTE Considering this month ' s meeting was one of those which, on reflection, have all the outward signs of being a dull, boring event, there was a good attendance of members, and it is doubtful l f many of them thought it lacked interest and was not worth attending. As is usual onc e a year, a V.C.0, of the W.I. organisation attended to explain the Resolutions to be put forward at the Intermediate General Meeting. These, in original form, are usually incomprehensible to us on casual reading, but the V.C.O. 1 s who come to explain them in detail, and take our preliminary vote, make a fi r·st class j ob of describing them . Mrs. Norton, our V.C.O. this time, was no exception, and she reduced the complicated Resolutions to ones of simple understanding, and added humorous asides for entertainment. Mrs. Allen said that further consideration had been given to the outing suggested for July 4th, and it had been decided to go to Hatfield House, as this appeared to offer the greatest potential. Mrs. Crane advised that she had contacted the local coach companies and a booking was being made. Further details will be given at the June meeting. Mrs . Huddart, asked for her comments on the George Green Group Meeting, said that this had been an interesting and enjoyable occasion, and was up to the high standard always supplied by George Green. Items from the News Letter included notice of an Exhibition entitled 11A Galaxy of Gowns" , to be held at the Wycombe Abbey School, High Wycombe, on 16th, 17th and 18th August. There was also advice of a Greetings Card Competition, done in water or poster paint, size 611x 411 • The closing date for entries is 30th September. The Speaker next month will be Mrs. Cross, and the subject of her talk: Copenhagen, Stockholm and Sogn Fjords. The Competition is to make as many words as possible from the word C openhagen. Cream teas at Old Dimmings, Dorney Sunday 23 June 1996 Jmagaine a cream tea, amongst friends, in a delightful garden setting. Mmmmmm .......... . If your tastebuds are watering, make a date in yuour diary to enjoy a cream tea at Old Dimmings, Village Road, Dorney (next door but one to the Palmer's Arms). Teas will be served from 3 to 5 p.m. The cost of each cream tea will be £2. 50 Cream teas at Old Dimmings is raising funds for RiverReach, a three-day holiday activity club for local children, and for other young people's activities organised by the churches of Eton Wick, Eton and Dorney. - 6- NATURE NOTES April/May By the third week in April Chestnuts and Hawthorns were well into leaf. Black Poplars were bearing shiny, new pale coppery leaves and a row of them is an attractive sight. Sycamore leaves and flowers were bursting out of their light green and pink sheaves so Spr ing had truly arrived. Ground Ivy, Jack in the Hedge, Mouseear Chickweed, Lords and Ladies and Lamb ' s Lettuce were in bloom by the fourth week in the month. This year Lamb ' s Lettuce is plentiful and also Red Dead Nettle, which has bloomed in large carpets, sometimes in lawns where it ' s not wanted. There are many young toads in our garden which is good as they eat flies and slugs. Goldfinches are much in evidence, and a pair of hlac7birds has nested in a small fir next door to us. f snw a Holly Blue butterfly in a neighbour ' s garden, and there ar,· many Yellow Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell and Peacock butterf) i <'S Lo be seen . I have not seen the Spring Snowflake in bloom 􀎖hJch l discovered near the M4 bridge this year, but I did see one i n a most unusual place. It was growing in a gravel path next to a 􀎗.1 1·cl<'n r,:nc,i 1•cJ l away r,·om Lhc river, which makes me think it ha,:, been purposely planted there and not arrived by accident. A water-lovi ng plant would not normally grow in a dry place. Uy Lhe second week in May some Hawthorns and Chestnut candles 1,J"1·e in bloom, and a few White Campions had appeared. The Starlings nesting under our gutter have produced a noisy brood of young. G1·c0nfi nches are coming into our garden again, having almost deserted it during the winter. A few Orange Tip and Green Veined White butterflies have emerged, and Holly Blues are more numerous. One· pni.r or Collar Doves has visited our garden for years so their cooi ng is not irritating. Collar Doves do not destroy crops, unl i ke Wood Pigeons. Lois Parker. * * * * * * * * * Thames Valley Adventure Playground SHINDIG ' 96 Dine on Delicious Delicacies * Dance to the music of the High Society Jazz Band Enjoy an Energetic Auction FRIDAY 14th. JUNE Mill Island, Taplow TICKETS £12.50 Available from Maureen Cody on 01628 24121 and Marion Hellmuth on 01628 28491 * * * * * * * -7- * * * A MEMORIAL GROVE OF TREES I N MEMORY OF THE REV. DR. NEWELL WALLBANK IS BEING PLANNED IN THIS AREA THAT HE LOVED AND SERVED. IF ANYONE WISHES TO HAVE A TREE IN HIS MEMORY, IT WILL BE PURCHASED, PLANTED AND CARED FOR. THE COST FOR THIS WILL BE £25 BUT SMALLER DONATIONS WILL BE WELCOMED AND USED TOWARDS TREES. THE GROVE WILL BE ADJACENT TO THE ETON ARBORETUM AND WILL BE BETWEEN DORNEY VILLAGE AND THE ROWING TRENCH. THE GROVE WILL BE DEDICATED TO H I M AND WILL BEAR HIS NAME. EACH DONO R'S NAME WILL B E RECORDED. PLEASE STATE CLEARLY YOUR NAME AND DONATION. SHOULD YOU WISH FOR A PARTICULAR TYPE OF TREE PLEASE STATE AND IT WILL BE INCORPORATED WHENEVER POSSll:lLE. CHEQUES SHOULD BE MADE Ol 'T TO ·'NEWELL WALLBANK TREE MEMORIAL" PHYLLIS WALLBANK MBE MELDRUM BOVENEY ROAD DORNEY COMMON SL4 6QD. AND SENT TO OR THE CHEQUE DIRECT TO COUTTS BANK ETON AND DETAILS OF· TREES TO ADDRESS ABOVE. NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME Chief Co-ordinator : - Mike Haile 01628 25407 TO REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE LOCAL POLICE 01753 506000 TO REPORT INCIDENTS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE 999 • • ROAD RAGE dorney 􀅿 an independent developments,, _ - review of 􀆀 ..., ,- local affairs eton college has accepted that there was a dreadful lack of information and signs in respect of the recent road closures. Apparently it was not entirely their fault - it was the County Council who were responsible for placing the signs and they could not even get those right. I don't think that they tried. Representations from the Parish Council about the signs and mud on the roads brought formal acknowledgement on the tenth day as allowed by their Charter, but no action. We didn't really expect any, did we ? IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE ? The re-dedication of the Dorney War Memorial Gardens has taken place following the re-furbishment of the gardens in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two. Fifteen people attended. These included one vicar (essential), five local councillors and two press photographers. But not, I think, Mr Erk ! Any suggestions for the Millenium celebrations ? NOT SEEDY As I write, the contractors have virtually finished the remaking of Lake End Road and Court Lane. However, it is unlikely that the verges will be re-seeded and turfed until the autumn. So can we look forward to a nice crop of weeds as well as the mud on the roads. Highways are the responsibility of the County Council, but they seem to take little interest in fulfilling their statutory duties. YOU PAY You will all have, by now, received the expensive publication from the NRA, or whatever they call themselves now. Is it really necessary to spend our money on distributing pictures of Maidenhead in 1947 (again) in further justification for spending £100 million on unnecessary diggery, And will there he enough water to even half-fill it in a hot summer? IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE ?? Not one non-committee member attended the recent Annual General Meeting of the Village Hall. And, for the second year running, no Chairman could be found. The Village Hall iS currently in pretty good shape, both physically and financially, thanks to the efforts of our past Chairman and the comn.rittee members who organise the lettings, count the money and do the maintenance; but organisations do not just run themselves and unless someone comes forward we can only expect gradual deterioration of facilities and finance, which could eventually lead to closure of the Hall. CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE CHOIR on your Doorstep The Choir of SELWYN COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE will be giving a Concert at St. Mary ' s Church, Slough 7 . 30 p.m. on Friday 28 June on the eve of a ten-day tour of the States. Local lad James Pepler will be taking part; readers of the magazine may recall his time in Zimbabwe last year, teaching music. The Concert will consist of choral and organ music, both sacred and i:;ecula1·. Pieces will include some by Purcell and Byrd. Various church traditions will be represented: Russian Orthodox ( Rachmaninov and Tcha ikovsky) ; French Catholic ( Poulenc and Faur􀎔) , and Giles Swayne•s 11 Magnii'icatn based on African tribal music. Secular music will consist of some of the best-loved madrigals and folk songs, including 11The Silver Swan '' and 11 Thc Turtle Dovc'1 • T i t: k ciLs £ 5 /£ 3 concessions, available at the door or from Muriel and 0aY i.d I't􀎕plcr 016 2 S 6 6 3 5 9 3 . -9- Do you want to help more children get to know Jesus and have fun in a safe environment? Sponsor a child's place at the RiverReach holiday activity club for just £3. !From 30 July to I August inclusive, the churches of Eton, Eton Wick and Dorney are joinin1 !to run a special holiday activity club for local children. At RiverReach, the emphasis will be on fun, but with a serious purpose - to help young peoplt earn more about Jesus. River Reach will be held at Eton Wick Combined C of E School. We want any local child to b1 able to attend - so all places will be free of charge. YOU CAN HELP! For just £3, you can sponsor a child's place for a day at RiverReach. £9 will pay for a child to attend the full three days. Taking part in RiverReach will definitely mean three days of fun packed activities, but it could mean much more. tves, I would like to sponsor a child's place at RiverReach (please tick as appropriate). I enclose £3 for a place for one day I enclose £6 for a place for two days I enclose £9 to pay for a child to attend the full three day RiverReach event. I would like to make a donation of£ ...... to River Reach and other young persons activities organised by local churches (Please write amount in space provided). Please make cheques payable to RiverReach Youth Task Group and complete the form below !Name !Address Please tick if you require a receipt Please send your contribution, with this slip to:- Mrs. Penny Dollimore, 35 Tilstone Close, Eton Wick, Windsor, SL4 6NG fThank you for your help. ETON WICK HISTORY SOCIETY Wednesday 26th June at 7. 30 p.m . at Eton Wick Village Hall. Thf' lf i. -,torv of the Churches in Eton and Eton Wick, by representatives of the thrne churches: Mr. Thorman, Mr. Stevens and Mr, Kreamer. -10- • Friday 14th June Saturday 15th June Sunday 16th June Saturday 22nd June Wednesday ·26th Jllne Saturday 6th July Saturday 13th July Saturday 20th July Sunday 21st July Tuesday 30th July/ Thusday 1st August ( incl) Saturday 7th September September 20th-22nd Saturday 28th September Friday 18th October Friday 15th November DORNEY W.L DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY P.C.C. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL Mi\NAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 1 s CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY BOWLS CLUB RAINBOWS BROWNIES GUIDES EXPLORERS . Christian Youth Group ( 8-12 years old) SONSHINE SEEKERS ( 5-10 years old) VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS DORNEY BABY SITTING CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS • TVAP Shindig. Mill Island, Taplow Parishes Mission Weekend 􀅌TA Olympic Th􀅍me Summer Fete ·Eton Wick History Soci ety 7 . 30 p . m . PTA Summer Ball PTA Family Picnic at Bekonscot DDHS Barbeque DDHS Summer Garden Competition RiverReach holiday activity club for local children. Eton Wick Combined c of E School OOHS Annual Show 25th ANNIVERSARY OF ETON-DORNEY PROJECT OOHS Harvest Supper OOHS Cheese & Wine Evening DDHS AGM Second Wednesday of each month Second Tuesday of each month First Wednesday of each month the Vicarage 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. May, July, September Village Hall Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney. Tuesdays 12. 15-2 . 00 Dates: 18/6 16/7 ( not in Aug) 10/9 8/10 12/11 10/12 Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7 . 30-10 . 3 0 p.m. Eve·ry Friday Dorney School 3 . 30- 4 . 30 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 6-7 . 30 p.m. Every Wednesday the Vicarage 7. 15-9 p.m. See Church diary/notice boards for meeting place, dates & times • • Anne Caldwell 01628 602706 Karen Jones 01628 25037 CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR VILLAGE HALL ACTIVITIES AEROBICS BADMINTON BALLROOM DANCING LESSONS BOWLS -11- 01628 01628 01628 01628 602102 26548 70003 71668 16th June 11.00 am 'Sonshine Seekers' Flowers Cleaning 23rd June 11.00 am Sidesman First Reader Creche & Sunday School Coffee Flowers Cleaning 30th June 8.00 am Sidesman 11.00 am Sidesman Creche & Sunday School Cof fee Flowers Cleaning 7th July 8.00 am Sidesman 11.00 am C reche & Sunday School Flowers Cleaning 14th July 11.00 am Sidesman First Reader Creche & Sunday School Coffee Flowers Cleaning CHU RCH1i-lA RDENS Mrs. Mary Baker Elm View Marsh Lane 01628 661435 St JAMES DUTY ROTA PENTECOST 3 MISSION WEEKEND Combined Service at Eton Wick at Eton Wick Church Room Mrs Ames Mrs Robb PENTECOST 4 Parish Communion Mr Pepler Luke 15, vl-10 Mrs Parker Acts 8, v26-38 at Eton-Dorney Centre Mr & Mrs Hayton Mrs Smith Mrs Street PENTECOST 5 Holy Communion Mr A Handy Combined Service at Dorney Mrs Richmond at Eton-Dorney Centre Mrs Coish & Mrs Paton Mrs Springbett Mrs Belcher & Mrs Neal PENTECOST 6 Holy Communion Mr Hellmuth Combined Family Service at Eton Wick In Church Mrs Perryman Mrs Pepler PENTECOST 7 Parish Communion Mrs Ames Mark 12,v28-34 Stephen Baker Romans 8, vl-11 at Eton-Dorney Centre Mrs Langton & Mrs Westendorp Mrs Belcher Mrs Richmond & Mrs Perryman -12- Mr. Rod Dollimore 35 Tilstone Close Eton Wick 01753 856104 Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. 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Tap/ow, Berks, Telephone.· 01628 663122 ISSUE NO. 7/96 SEPTEMBER 1996 COMMENT In July I expressed my dismay upon the closure of the Theatre Royal, Windsor and said that I was keeping my fingers crossed that the closure would not be permanent. Since then I have received notice that I can do more than just keeping my fingers crossed. An Appeal has been launched - Theatre Royal Windsor Appeal - and a letter signed by George Cole OBE and Tom Conti (two members of the Appeal Committee) has been circulated. Perhaps you are unaware of this Appeal but would wish to respond to it, and so to this end we publish an extract from the letter. Donations to be made to:- Theatre Royal Windsor Trust, FREEPOST, PO Box 480, Windsor, SL4 SBF. On page 16 you will find details of a Celebrity Gala and a Constance Spry Demonstration. HOW YOll CAN HEI P ID RE-OPEN THE THEATRE ROYAL You will be pleased to hear that steps are being taken towards re-opening the Theatre Royal. While it can boast of a long and unique success it is now clear that for too long the mistake was made of trying to remain independent. To its great credit it operated for fifty-eight years without any financial assistance from the local authority or Arts Council towards its normal activities. Theatres in Guildford, Leatherhead, Watford and Woking all receive annual grants towards their operating costs. The Theatre Royal also needs to adapt to suit an ever changing audience and appeal to theatregoers of all tastes. A Public Appeal for £250,000 has been launched . We are aiming to raise £300,000 and £50,000 has already been pledged by major companies in the area. We are asking for support on a continuing basis from Windsor and Maidenhead Council, whose help has been so vital during the recent financial crisis. All donations will be deposited with the Theatre Royal Windsor Trust, a registered charity, for safekeeping. The amount of donations received will clearly demonstrate the level of support for our offer that has been made to the Theatre Administrators. When and if that offer is accepted then the donations will be banked to secure the bid and to enable the Theatre to commence operations some eight weeks before the first production is staged. Should an alternative offer be received and accepted by the Administrators from an organisation other than ours, then you may be assured that au donations will be returned unless any donor wishes their contribution to be used to support the new theatre operator. We are sure you will understand that in order to keep our costs to a minimum, we shall not acknowledge donations until the outcome of our bid is known. We sincerely hope that the people and businesses of Windsor and the surrounding area will be as generous as possible. 10,000 donations averaging £25 each, will see us home. • Donations of £150 will be recorded by an inscription on one of the bars of the theatre. For £250 one of the seats in the auditorium will be inscribed for you. The Royal Specials are £500 and the boxes £1,000 each. • Donations over £1,000 will be recorded on a special panel in the theatre foyer and also in the programme. £1,000 will be listed as silver, £2,500 as Gold and £5,000 or more as Diamond. • All donations will be publicly acknowledged in a book on display in the theatre. We treasure our association with the Theatre Royal, both as actors and members of the public. Please help us to ensure that we reach our target and get the Theatre Royal open again before the end of the year. -1- 1-f"om tl,e Rei·d Paul R'-ytwM,· September is a month of new beginnings Children starting school for the first time, others moving 10 new schools, students preparing lo leave home ror university, some entering full time employment New beginnings bring excitement and anticipation. but sometimes nervousness and uncertainty. I remember well my first day at work - walking through the doors of the bank in my hrand nc,v suit (which allowed room for growth!) wondering ·what will they be like?' New beginnings are an integral part or growing up September is a month of new beginnings in our parishes. The new combined service starts on the 1 5th September at St.John's Eton Wick. Following the success of the RiverReach holiday club (thank you to all those who helped in many different ways including providing financial support and praying for the club - over 140 children attended) a new after school club called 'The Followers' is starting at Eton Wick village hall on the third Monday of each month. On the third Sunday there will be two children's groups - Sunday 'Followers' and Sunday 'Explorers'. At the end of the month another Alpha Course begins, this time in Dorney Reach at the home of Ralph and Jean Liney New beginnings - exciting but at times unsettling. What will it be like? The only way to answer that question is to 'walk through the doors' and find out, whether it be coming to the new service, attending the Alpha Course, helping at the after school club etc. It's about becoming a participant rather than a spectator New beginnings are an integral part of growing up If the church, as St.Paul says, is to 'grow up into Christ' new beginnings are integral to its life and essential for its healthy growth With love Paul Alpha Supper Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant? Many people believe this is the case yet they have not checked out the facts. If you're one of those people, or simply curious about what Christians believe then the Alpha Course is for you. It starts on Monday 30th September 7.45pm at 47 Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach. There are nine sessions + one Saturday (9th November). To find out more about the course, without any obligation to join it, come to the Alpha Supper on Friday 13th September 7.30pm at 69a Eton Wick Road Those who have attended the course are invited to bring friends to this supper. If you intend to come please let Kate Reynolds know by Sunday 8th September Tel: (01753) 852268. Confirmation The Confirmation service for the Riverside Team churches will take place on Monday 9th December 8pm at St.Thomas' Colnbrook. If you would like to find out more about Confirmation and preparing for it please contact Paul Reynolds ASAP. Church Services in September Please note the new pattern. As from 15th September the 8am Holy Communion at St.James Dorney will be held at 9am. This means that the general pattern will be as follows:- on the first and third Sundays there will be a 9am said Holy Communion at St.James and an 1 1 a m combined service at St.John the Baptist Eton Wick (the 1 1 am said Holy Communion at St.John the Evangelist on the first Sunday remains). On the fifth Sunday there will be a 9am said Holy Communion at St.James and an I lam combined service at either St.James or St.John the Evangelist Eton (alternating). 1 st 8.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00am Combined Family Service I 1 .00am Holy Communion (said Rite A) 4th 1 0 00am Holy Communion (said BCP) 8th 9.30am Holy Communion with children's group 1 1 . 00am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Morning Worship 12th 8.00pm Parishes Prayer Time St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St. John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Baptist Eton Wick I 5th 9.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) St.James the Less Dorney 1 1 .00am Combined Worship with children's groups St.John the Baptist Eton Wick 22nd 29th 9.30am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1.00am Eton Dorney Centre Anniversary Service I I 00am Holy Communion 9.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) I 1 .00am Combined Worship 3.00pm Harvest FestivaJ Service Harvest Festival Sen•ices St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Evangelist Eton St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Evangelist Eton St.Mary MagdaJen Boveney 29th September 6th October 13th October 3 00pm t 1.00am 1 1 .00am St.Mary Magdalen Boveney Parishes' Social Event Combined Family Service St.John's Eton Wick St.James the Less Dorney What? Barn dance and ploughman's supper for all ages Where? Dorney Village Hall When? Friday 4th October 7.30pm - 1 0.30pm Cost? £4.50 adults £2.00 children £1 2.00 family ticket Come and enjoy a great evening with the whole family. Tickets available in all our churches or from Kate Reynolds (Tel 0 1 753 852268) -l D E E P DORNEY ETON ENVIRONMENTAL PANEL Minutes of the Meeting held at 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday 2nd July 1996 at Eton Domey Centre Present: Ken Richmond Roderick Watson Peregrine Palmer Colin Morton Dorney Parish Council - Chainnan for the Meeting Eton College Bursar Ms. Liz Millward Miss Elizabeth Matthews Tony Perryman Richard George Dorney Court Eton Dorney Centre Dorney Parish Council Boveney Taplow/Burnham Dorney Court In Attendance: Bruce Brock Brian Duckett Jun Robson Peter Miles Eton Aggregates Glen Kemp Hankinson Aspinwall and Co. Ltd. Eton College - Boveney Ranger I. Minutes of the Last Meeting: The minutes of the meeting of 4th June were approved. 2. Matten Arising: 3. Nil. Highways Contract: Brian Duckett reported that the main works had been completed The accommodation works (tree, hedge, shrub, bulb planting etc.) would be carried out in the Autumn. Details were given of the various areas where work was to be carried out It was agreed that the area of the Flood AJleviation Scheme would be deferred until later Mr. S. Willison was prepared to discuss problems particularly around Ashford Cottages (Ash tree) and Halfway Cottage. Colin Morton reported that water was standing in the entrance to The Vicarage after rain; Ken Richmond said the County has been infonned. A new fe nce and two gates would be put up around The Vicarage. Court Lane was discussed at some length and it was agreed to walk to the main site along Court Lane and look at the proposals and make suggestions afterwards Points raised included two wet areas; horses and cycl ists still using the roaJ; speeding; bridleway signs; and Mr. Richmond stated that the North side is not as shown on the drawing -4- 4 & 5. Main Contract and Programme Progress: 6. 7. Bruce Brock stated that the signs for Marsh Lane and Huntercombe Lane had been approved by the Highways Department and they had been ordered; they should be in place in about two weeks. The first 300 metres of road into the site was complete; the road to the plant site was kerbed and should be complete by 20th July. Areas 23 and 23B had been excavated and prepared ready for the erection of the processing plant; Area 23A had been stripped of topsoil. The road into Areas 23 and 23B would be finished over the next month; the haul roads are being constructed. Office accommodation and car parking will be located in Area 23B. Areas 1 and 2 will be excavated to form a lagoon; the as-raised materia1 being deposited in Area 23A. Top soil bunds have been formed at the West and Southern (Start) ends of the lake. Subsoil bunds have been formed to the South of the site. Archaeologists were on site and were working in Areas 1 and 2; they were then moving to Areas 3 and 5. Archaeologica1 investigation was also taking place in severa1 areas at the Eastern end of the site. A concrete slab was to be placed above the gas main in Area 4 to protect the main from damage by heavy vehicles crossing the area The plant area would be concreted soon and the plant installed by the end of August. Work on the bridge is due to start on I Ith September; and on the conveyor on 16th September; it will be test run in October, with gravel production starting in November Mr. Richmond suggested that any other information on the contract and programme should be sent to the Bursar for inclusion in the next Minutes/Agenda. The Bursar said that the archaeological students would be on site both this Summer and the next. Information Centre: The Bursar had received no reply to the planning application. It was hoped to hold an Open Day on August Bank Holiday, with possibly a tethered balloon for viewing the site; this would be discussed at the Bucks County Liaison Committee meeting the following week. Photographs of the Information Barn on the Seven Sisters Country Site were passed around; the surveyor was familiar with that building and was using it as a basis for his design. Correspondence: The Bursar had received a letter from the R_s_P.B. with regard to sandmartins nesting in the soil bunds. Elizabeth Matthews raised the question of skylarks and pccwils: there arc still plenty of skylarks about and pccwits tend to move around - it was not unusual ti.)r sightings to be made one year and none the next. -5- 8. Date of Next Meeting: I 0th September 19% at Eton College 9. Any Other Business: The Bursar reported on the site visit to look at possible areas for the Wallbank Grove The best site was near Footpath 8 where nothing had been planned - it would need to be approved by the County Archaeologist, but nothing had been found when the road was excavated nearby. lfthere was a problem, another site on the edge of the Arboretum was available Tony Penyman asked about noise screen ing round Elm View; he said that the occupants were willing to discuss any proposal Mr. Brock had also visited them and discussed the matter and he would report on the outcome. He said that the Environmental Health Officer and a noise expert had visited the site and had surveyed the noise which was between 45 and 48 dB - the limit being 55 dB. Jim Robson reported that one lorry had already been banned for using Court Lane and he would maintain his vigilance. Motorcyclists were a problem and Mr. Brock was in contact with the Police about this; he said that once the fence was in place it should be easier to control The meeting closed at 7_!0 p.m Continuing Mrs. Ruth Robinson' s History of Dorney War Memorial. Letters of thanks were sent out to all the people contributing to making the Dedication Day so successful, these included: The Rev. Hare of Windsor Castle, Mr. Weller Choir Master Eton Choir , Sidesmen and Choir of Dorney, The Bishop, Mr. Nye for the Plaque , Slough Police for traffic control , War Memorial Committee, Ceremony Committee, Major Higgins of Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry for the excellent Buglers, ML Farrer for Service Sheets and Mr. Bowen for Standard Bearing duties . Towards the end of May 1952 ML Mayo brought to the Parish Council ' s notice the omission of a name from the Plaque , so investigations were put in hdnd to ascertain all the relevant details for inclusion on the War Memorial Plaque and arrangements for a twelfth tree to be planted . An article appeared in the Eton and Windsor Express headed "Forgotten Warrior" which brought forth a response from T. Hughes, late of the Imperial Service College, who was able to give some details regarding the next of kin, therefore enabling the addition to the Plaque. The next record referring to the Garden is in October 1952 in the form of a letter sent to Sir Richard Haddon of Boveney Court Farm, Dorney Comm0n , from the Parish Council stating the need to complete and maintain the Garden. The Parish Council agreed to raise a 3d. rate to cover costs . Also reported in this letter 7 of the 12 trees seemed to be dead or dying and as Sir Richard and Lady Haddon had donated the o􀆍iginal trees his advice was sought for replacement and after care . This is the first record that Sir Richard anC. Lady Haddon were the donors of the oak trees and grass 􀆎g:ct for the Memorial Garden . Sir Richa:rd in his reply stated his disappointment at the neglect of the Garden and failure of those responsible to express even verbal thanks for the trees! He was upset that a 3d rate to cover costs was being imposed as he felt voluntary effort should maintain the Memorial Garden, as with other National Memorials. He ended his letter with the generous offer of himself and Lady Haddon donating the replacement trees and arranging for an expert to give advice yearly, to ensure the health and growth of the trees, with the hope that the Memorial Garden be treated with rever2nce, respect and care. The Parish Council expressed their regret for the distress caused to Sir Richard and Lady Haddon and their grateful thanks for the offer to replace the trees. It 􀆏tressed that the authority to impose a Jd rate had only been sought in case voluntary effort was not forthcoming . Permission was requested to publish in the local press the gift of the trees so that Parishioners would have the opportunity of appreciating it. Also that the article be Worded in such a way as to give a lead and encourage voluntary workers for future maintenance . dornee 􀀡- an independent developments 􀀅-- SLOW MOTION It was interesting, in Dorney Reach, to observe the road mending contractors come and go. Over a period of some weeks there was much to-ing and fro-ing. digging and filling all sorts of holes, seemingly at random. The end result - although some say its not finished yet - is a rather wonderful patchwork. perhaps worthy of entry in the forthcoming horticultural show. But is it, maybe, the County Council's latest scheme for traffic calming ! 1\0 COMMEI\T A local correspondent has written suggesting that congratulations be offered to "Harry, son of Tim and k1111y Smith, who has been awarded a King's Scholarship to Eton. ",\ shame, though, that he will have left Eton before completion of the rowing trench. For an old ! !arrovian to break with tradition for his son the attractions of Eton mus1 be great.", he adds. I\OT ALOUD Since the re-surfacing of the M4. the noise of traffic in Dorney Reach seems to be much greater. Have the authorities used a less friendly surfacing material, I wonder ? In any case they should be persuaded to use the quietest possible material when they re-make the road fo llowing 1he temporary diversion during construc1ion of the flood relief channel. ONE WAY Have you noticed that the ''Ramblers Car Park ". sited in Bovcney by eton college, is the starting point ftir public tours of 1hc rowing trench site. No doubt these will he-come more numerous ;is constrm.:tion proceeds. I am sure 1ha1 the inevitable use of this route for such purposes will not be popul;1r with rL·sidc11ts pf Bo\'ency am.I its approach road<;. -7- B u c K 1 NGHAMSHIRE WooL>LAND FOR U M Chairman: John CraVL'll [Xl'CutiveCh.1inn.1n· Mr R Melville Forestry Authority Thl' Old Barn Upper Wingbury Farm Wingrave Aylesbury Bucks HP22 4RF Tc/01296681181 WE'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU If you have an interest in Protecting Our Woodland Heritage in Buckinghamshire Come along and have your say Buckinghamshire Woodland Forum invites local residents, landowners & organisations to attend its Annual Forum Meeting, on Saturday, 21st September 1996 at Green Park Centre, Aston Clinton from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm with John Craven, presenter of the BBC's Country File, Chairman Earl Howe - key note speech Ted Green, English Nature & Charles Gray, lately of the Forestry Trust will be speaking on ancient woodland Afternoon tour of Little Hampden Estate, Near Wendover A buffet lunch will be available for a small charge As Forum members are keen that young people should be heacd, for the first twelve students who book, lunch will be provided free of charge (please advise when booking) For further information, or to book a place for the day, contact Ron Melville (see above) -8- 􀄂 Notes on Parish Council Meeting held 8 July 1996 1. ROWING TRENCH/DEEP j At the July meeting of DEEP, details were given of the planned landscaping work to be carried out this autumn adjacent to Lake End Road and court Lane . The verges will be tidied up and planted with a low maintenance mixture of grass with wild flowers and/or bulbs in some areas. New hedges and shrubs would be planted on Lake End Road; the site of the flood relief channel would be left for landscaping by the Environment Agency when the channel is finished. In Court Lane , new trees would be planted and walls and fences built in front of Dorney Court and The Hermitage . It is feared that the County safety audit on the road alterations is likely to recommend the remova l of the remaining tree outside Ashford Cottages . The bridge over the Thames would be available to pedestrians from the end of Octobe r. Gravel production is expected to begin at the end of Novembe r. DEEP members I including most Parish Councillors, were taken on a site visit which was interesting and informative . Noise and dust from the site should not increase during gravel extraction over levels currently experienced during the preliminary work . An Archeology Open Day was to take place on August Bank Holiday Monday. 2. DO RNEY SCHOOL Councillor Shirley Teale has agreed to represent the commun ity on the Governing Body of Dorney School . 3. BULB PLANTING It was decided to plant spring bulbs in the verges in Village Road and Dorney Reach . SBDC have agreed to pay half the cost of the bulbs , but volunteers are needed to help plant them . 4. MILLENNIUM Several suggestions have been made for millennium celebrations: Tennis court Riverside seating area Children ' s play equipment in Ramblers Car Park , Boveney Production of a Village Map Publication of a History of Dorney Introduction of 0Millennium cup0 to be awarded annually to the person who has done most to foster village life by putting the needs of others before self Millennium Week of activities for all ages Special Dorney Millennium souvenirs A decision should be made , jointly with all local organisations , by the end of this year. So any further suggestions should be passed on within the next two months . The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 10 September, at 8 pm in the Eton Dorney Centre . -9- 1111 Do you think you would enjoy de signing and sewing banners? We are hoping to .vlart up a lJa1111er Group this monlh. The firs/ project will he lo complete a set I! altar.fu mi.vhi1 1g.1· that were slarted by flri1set Garnham (nee FJowyer) fo r t::1011 Church All welcome If you are interested please contact : Kate Reynolds (01753) 852268 Sp ring Harvest /997 Spring Harvest is a Christian holiday event for all ages held at various locations around the country It consists of excellent Christian teaching, seminars on a whole range of topics and current issues, worship + activities. It is held in a holiday camp so all the camp facilities are available for use. We are hoping to take a group from our parishes to Spring Harvest at Minehead during Easter week next year. Because demand for places is so great it is essential to book early. ff you are interested in joining us please speak to Paul or Kate Reynolds ASAP. We would anticipate booking by the end of September. Advance Notice Parishes Quiet Day at Clewer - Saturday 19th October (more details next month) MARRIAGES 27th. July David Seldon Cairns - Sharon Anouk Aeberhard 31st. August Jonathan Roper - Lianne Dickson DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Please note that commencing Monday 9th. September all Committee Meetings will start at 8 p.m. CHURCHWARDENS Mrs . Mary Baker Elm View Marsh Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead , Berks Te l. 01628 661435 -10- Mr . Rod Dollimore 35 Tilstone Close Eton Wick Windsor Berks Te l. 01753 856104 DORNEY AND DISTRICT HORTICULTUIV.t. SOCIETY I am sure we have in our village one of the best supported Societies for a small commun ity. I have been a member for nearly half its time span and the numbers attending are higher than they have ever been. The dedicated small committee at present running our Society deserves some recognition for this success . We are coming up to our 44th annual show on 7th September , which, I am sure, will be as well supported as in previous years with many trophies to be competed for . We hope for some good weather leading up to the day. I would like to say a special thank you to Mike Crossley, who has been Chairman this year and served on the committee with his wife, Jan, for several years. They have moved to Dorset and I am sure we all wish them the very best in their new home . This brings me to another reason why I, as President of the Society, am writing this letter . We are going to need some more help on the committee. I fully appr eciate that many of you have given your time in previous years helping to run the Society, also I know many of you are unable to make a full commitment . Maybe you are able to help with some of our events, at the most it is 6, all of which are basically a repeat of the previous year, as we have a very set programme. If you don 't feel you can serve as a full committee member please come forward and help with some of the events . If you are willing to help please contact either Nicky Hooper our Secretary on 01628 27973 or myself on 01628 666585/662223. The date fixed for the Harvest Festival Supper was too close to the 25th year celebrations of the Dorney Eton Project, so it has been decided to call it off for this year. I am sure most of you will agree that a local rural community such as ours should try to hold on to traditional events . Please come forward and help. Tony Perryman. * * * * * * * * Thames Valley Adventure Playground AUTUMN LUNCH Thursday 26th. Septembe r, 1996 12 noon - 2 p.m. THE OLD COTTAGE , DORNEY By kind invitation of Sylvia Livsey Everyone welcome Donations to Playground . Raffle * * * * * -1 1- * * * * 1996 SUMMER GARDEN COMPETITION on looking through some past Issues of the Parish Magazine_ for _ an item I came across in the Nov '94 edition some timely advice in the Dorney & District Horticultural section on lawn care. M¥ observations on judging day shewed some had heeded that advice. In my experience I think W J P had got it wron􀅒 􀅓nd the pr􀃐of 􀃐f the pudding is in my own lawn . The autumn _fertiliser dressing .is I consider the most essential in the feeding programme . The high phosphate and potash content of the special dressing builds up the root system, giving the grass strength and reserv7s to withstand difficult conditions similar to those experienced this spring and early summer. These do not leach as readily as nitrogenous ferti liser. Aerating should be done in the autumn by tining to ;mp7ove drainage (a narrow tined fork will do) and the scarifying left to the spring after the application of a 􀅔ass kill7r. when growth has really commenced. The spring top dressing adds icing to the cake giving improved colour added with more vigorous growth . You have gathered by now that I regard the lawn as an essential to a fine garden . It forms the foreground to t􀃑ose beds 􀅕nd _ viewpoints from the house or patio, but by saying all this it should not encompass too much and leave little for colourful attractive planting be it either annuals, perennials or shrubs or a mixture of all with the backdrop of trees . The modern trends as seen at Chelsea or other shows seems to be packed planting (the exhibitors are selling t􀃑e plants) not allowing any space for weeds to grow and I think some may be disappointed by the lack of higher marking because of the absence of this . The marking for the top three in the unassisted class was very close but I feel the overall winner came out top because of the garden 's maturity. It was well planned many years ago. None the less there was a splendid effort by everyone with some good displays ' and how some were achieved without the backup of a glas shouse still baffles me. For my part a most enj oyable morning and thank you to the comm ittee for asking me to be this year 's judge , but remembe r start planning to be next year 's number one by toning up that lawn this autumn . John Barker. WINNERS ASSISTED Mr. & Mrs. Griffin UNASSISTED 1st. Mr . & Mrs. Stewa rt . 2nd. Mr . & Mrs. Brades . 3rd . Mr . & Mrs . Wright . -12- lheEton D􀀊 􀀋t:l􀀌Y 25 YEARS OF HELPING CHILDREN On the weekend 20th to 22nd September 1996 The Dorney Parish-Eton College Project will be celebrating 25 years of providing holidays for underplivileged children. ffill)A,,., CttNIN4; fa all past & p.-esent Wa.-den􀃮 Staff􀀾 (which indudes any wbv have waked v.­ we.-e invvlved in the eal"ly danl􀃯 l'xecutive Canmlttee & T .-ustees. SATUl?l)A" CttNIN4; - Medieval Cvenine at l)f).-ney Cvurt. lllack. tie wtivnal le 1 S.00 pe.- pe.-svn (l?S􀃰 A-SA.I). ()1 fJllS WllSll31 SUNl)A,,., - Thanksemne Sernce at St. James􀀾􀀾 Vv.-ney fvllvwed by lieht .-efl"emmenb at the Centre. he purpose of the Project is to help and educate young people through their leisure􀁓tim:J activities so to develop their physical, mental, and spiritual capacities that they may grow to ful ; I I maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be mproved. 8e part of our future We are looldtig for so111eot1e for a t1u111ber of people) who will help us oti the do111estic side of the Cetitre. The positioti cati be a livitig iti post. For further it1for1itatiot1 please cotitact: Coliti Mortoti, Wardeti 0 1 618 66t8t3 NATURE NOTES June/July By mid June elder and wayfaring bushes were covered with creamy blossom. Pink dog roses and white field roses were plentiful. Blue Meadow Cranesbill , Bladder Campion, Knapweed and Lady' s Bedstraw had come into bloom. Tall plants of Hemlock were massed along the M4 footpath and helped to cover rubbish thrown over from the motorway. Hemlock is much taller than cow Parsley and has purple streaks on the stem, but the flowers are similar. There were lots of baby Blue Tits. Their squeaky calls made me realise why they are called Titmice. A young blackbird which visits our garden is so friendly that it taps on the hose for attention when my husband is watering. The number of butterflies increased - Red Admirals, Speckled Woods, Painted Ladies and one Clouded Yellow seen by my husband. Bright blue Damsel Flies and the Dragonfly Agrian Splendens were seen often in gardens and hedgerows. This Dragonfly has blue and black wings, although common it is very attractive. Crab Spiders favoured the bushes in our garden. These are white in colour and have the appearance of a crab, which is not surprising, as spiders and butterflies developed from crabs. They are also adept at catching their prey. Burnished Brass and Silver Y Moths came into the garden. Their names are self explanatory. The Bloodvein Moth was also seen. It is pale fawn with blood red edges to its wings and a diagonal stripe in red. The Burnished Brass Moth does not usually appear until July/August . Perhaps the unusual weather conditions affected it. The road works around the Marsh Lane M4 bridge left rough patches of ground and seeds which have lain dormant for many years have germinated. Thus, a large number of Corn Cockles have appeared. Once they were plentiful in corn fields but weedkillers eradicated them. They have dainty pink flowers with five petals shaped like a dog rose . The sweet scent of limes in bloom is very pleasant. There is a record influx of migrant butterflies. Painted Ladies have flown from Morocco and Tunisia running the gauntlet of birds, frogs and reptiles. There must have been a good breeding season and favourable winds. A Humming Bird Hawk Moth came into our garden. It has brown forewings and orange hindwings. Lois Parker. llorncp 􀀓arisb >>>>> -11- WAR MEMORIAL GARDEN ctd November 1952 saw the planning of a working party to prepare the ground for the new trees. Eton College delivered two loads of top soil and their groundsmen brought over the heavy roller to assist with the preparation. The letter of thanks to the Bursar at Eton from the Parish Council states "it is pleasant to know that some part of the Playing Fields of Eton have found their way to Dorney ' s War Memorial0 • Mr. Saville Deputy Ranger of Windsor Great Park advised on the replacement trees and recommended that all the trees were replaced to give level growth. It was also decided to set 􀇟P a caretaker association of volunteers to be responsible for the care and maintenance of the Garden and reporting to the Parish Council who would finance the association. Replanting was completed by the end of December despite adverse weather conditions and with further donations of soil and manpower from Sir Richard Haddon . The Dorney Memorial Society held their first meeting at Dorney School in March 1953 with the following present : Col . Palmer , Rev. Adcock, Messers. Back, Bowles, Brown, Bundy, Evins, Fr􀇠nkland, Shirley , Wilson and Mrs, Williamson. Apologies for absence received from Messers. B􀇡tler and Lely . The meeting decided on several points including an annual meeting, culti\,ating the grass to lawnlike condition, flowers to be placed around each tree at a cost of £ 2 . lOs. , Col. Palmer was appointed chief whip , Mr. Bowles Head groundsman of Eton College appc,inted advisor , further help and advice -:,ffered by the Horticultural Society was gratefully accepted, Articles of the Society were provisionally set to be agreed with the Parish Council. The meeting closed after agreeing a caretakers rota for the year. The 1st Annual Meeting of the Society expressed great satisfaction at such good results achieved during 195 3 . Only one oak tree had had to be replaced and thanks were given to Sir Richard and Lady Haddon for their continued generosity. The display of flowers had been much appreciated for which Mr. Lely was to be thanked . Three more volunteers for the rota came forward, being Mrs. Ames, Mrs. Loughnan and Mr. Spooner . Mr. Quarterman agreed to house the mower which was to be purchased. In 1955 all was reported well with the garden and that the caretakers rota was working satisfactorily. The boundary fence was thought unsightly but necessary because of the cattle . At the third meeting in 195E once more Mr. Lely was thanked for his display of flowers and he also offered to plant a lonicera hedge with the object of eventually replacing the boundary fence . Dorney Horticultural Society and Dorney Reach Residents Association were to be approached to see if they would be willing to help as caretakers. -12- WAR MEMORIAL GARDEN ctd March 1957 saw the 4th annual meeting being held in Dorney Village Hall, when it was agreed in principle that two additional seats be installed as the present one "is somewhat lonely" . It was thought possible a Parishioner might like to make a gift if the need was made known. A response was £orthcoming from Sir Richard and Lady Haddon of the offer of a seat with the inscription "Given by Sir Richard Haddon C.B.E. Chairman of the Red Cross Agriculture Fund, and by Lady Haddon". In February 1958 an accident took place by the War Memorial when the driver of an Austin A30 travelling from Eton, for some unknown reason decided to avoid the cattle grid and invade the Memorial site. The cost of repair to the fencing amounted to £7.17s. 6d. which was covered by insurance through Municipal Mutual Insurance. The Society was· informed at the annual meeting that Dorney was entering the Buckinghamshire Tidy Village Competition, marks being awarded in part for the condition of War Memorials. Although a high standard was achieved in 1958 Dorney failed to get a place in the competition but entered again in 1959 and the report at the sixth annual meeting told of the success of earning full marks for the Best Kept Village War Memorial section. Mr. Lely was still responsible for the flower beds and hedging with volunteers cuLting the grass and general maintenance. There was some worry in 1961 that the County intended widening the road in Dorney by the War Memorial Garden but this was negated by the County Surveyor. 1962 sees the last known annual meeting of the Dorney Memorial Society. At this meeting Mr. Lely suggested that in view of the size of the trees the beds around them should be filled with soil to grass level and kept weed free. Mr. Lely undertook to replace these flower beds with four rectangular beds approximately 9ft long by 4ft wide between a pair of oak trees. The society agreed to this and gave their thanks to Mr. Lely. During the years of the Society letters expressing thanks for all the hard work and hours of labour given to the Garden were regularly sent to all the volunteers from Dorney, Dorney Reach, Horticultural Society and the many other people of the Parish who helped with the care of the garden, from its conception to completion. ---------->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> NATURE NOTES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER By mid August Toadflax was in bloom, though somewhat late. Tansies were in flower along Amerden Lane . Many blackberries were ripe . There is a heavy crop. Berries on Rowan trees are already bright orange - a sign of approaching autumn . Skeins of Canada Geese have been flying over our area, which is another sign of autumn. Purple Nightshade has produced scarlet berries while still in bloom. Six Painted Ladies were seen on our buddleia at one time , amongst many other varieties. It certainly is the year of the butterfly. A male Yellow Brimstone came into our garden . I had not seen one for some weeks . Silver Y and Plume moths are plentiful. It is amazing how plants manage to push their way up through tarmac . Willow Herb, Bindweed and others have done so along the M4 footpath. Ten Long Tailed Tits were seen in the field by Oak Stubbs Lane so it must have been a good breeding season for them. Hawthorns were covered by crimson berries earlier than usual . Blackthorns are heavy with their purple fruits known as sloes. Hops are plentiful all along Marsh Lane. Their fresh green colour covers bushes where leaves have withered. A large blue and green dragonfly came into our garden - a change from the usual brown one s . There were four Giant Puffballs in our garden this year . Two had grown to full size like a football so were not so good to eat but the ones I caught half grown were very tasty. Lois Parker. 25 YEARS OF THE ETON DORNEY CENTRE Over the weekend of 20th-22nd Seotcmber l 996 we celebrated the 25th Birthdav of orovidini! holidavs for children at the Eton Domev Centre. On the Fridav evening it was time for the people who had been associated with the Proiect over the years to reminisce. compare notes and share their many stories. Included in the line-uo on that occasion were three past wardens. Roger Royle. John Methuen and Paul Hawkins. and others who had been responsible for getting the project off the ground 25 years ago. The following evenini; the celebrations moved to Dorney Court which was the ideal setting for a Medieval Evening. Eighty people enjoyed a BBQ Pork Supper and entertainment bv handbell ringers and minstrels. Peregrine and Jill Palmer along with a few others were dressed in Medieval costume which added to the enjoyment of the evening. A church service on Sundav morning at St. James'. Dorney focused on the Past. the Present and the Future. and was a 􀇸reat time of Praise and thanks to God for the life and work of the Project. This was followed by light refreshments at the Ci.'!ntre with an opportunity to look around. We would like to thank the many pcopk who have supported the Project over the 25 years and for those of you who joined in the celebrations over the weekend. Who knows what the future holds but we do know the life and work of the Project is changing all the time and we can only go forward with your help and support. Thank you once again. Colin and Rosemary Morton -14- YES, rou COULD DO ITTh" P.tsh Council still u􀁑dy R"quir« .i resf􀁒nt to Jc:t as CLERK. lmu«tinc .ind lmporunt work, OIi" mttdn: + I O • I 2hn .i month • s.llM'f .iround £ I I 00 p.i + "ICIJ""S"s- >>>>>>>>>>>>rhone Ken Richmond on 26972 NOW ! Friday 4th October Friday 18th October Wednesday 23rd October Saturday 26th October Friday 15th November DORNEY W. I. DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY P.C.C. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60's CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY BOWLS CLUB RAINBOWS BROWNIES GUIDES EXPLORERS. Christian Youth Group ( 8-12 years old) SONSHINE SEEKERS ( 5-10 years old) VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS DORNEY BABY SITTING CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS Coffee Morning in aid of Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund. 14 Harcourt Road 10 a.m. to 12 noon BARN DANCE- Dorney Village Hall 7.30 - 10.30 p.m. DDHS Cheese & Wine Evening Eton Wick Village History Group Talk. History of the Local Services 7. 30 p.m_ Eton Wick Village Hall TI/AP Auction of Promises Burnham Park Hall 7. 30 p.m. DDHS AGM Second Wednesday of each month Second Tuesday of each month First Wednesday of each month the Vicarage 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. November, January, March Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney. Tuesdays 12.15-2.00 Dates, 8/10 12/11 10/12 Every TUesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7.30-10.30 p.m. Every Friday Dorney school 3.30- 4. 30 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 6-7. 30 p.m. Every Wednesday the Vicarage 7.15-9 p.m. See Church diary/notice boards for meeting place, dates & times Anne Caldwell 01628 602706 Karen Jones 01628 25037 SI.JAMES' DUTY ROTA We have a New Pattern of Services Please refer to the notice in this magazine 6th October 9.00 am Sidesman 11.00 am Flowers Cleaning 13th October 11.00 am Sidesman Coffee Flowers Cleaning 20th October 9.00 am Sidesman 11.00 am Flowers Cleaning 27th October 11.00 am Sidesman First Reader Coffee Flowers Cleaning 3rd November 9.00 am Sidesman 11.00 am Flowers Clea􀂵jng􀂶---- BAPTISM 12th. August FUNERAL 25th. August PENTECOST 19 Holy Communion Mr Hellmuth Family Worship at Eton Wick Mrs Ames Mrs Robb PENTECOST 20 Harvest Festival Mrs Ames Mrs Langton & Mrs Westendorp Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Dollimore LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Holy Communion Mr Liney Combined Worship at Eton Wick Mrs Springbett Mrs Eastgate & Mrs Jones 9th SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS Parish Communion Mrs Dyson Mr Dollimore Mr & Mrs Perryman Mrs Belcher Mrs Belcher & Mrs Neal John 1 ,vl-14 Colossians 1 , v15-20 8th SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS Holy Communion Mr Handy Family Worship at Eton Wick Mrs Robinson Mrs Street Madelaine Daisy Laurenson. Violet Ledgerwood. -16- Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editors : Mr. C.C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach. Tel: 01628 24121 Editorial Board Distributors : The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody. Mrs. J. M. Spencer Dorincourt 45. Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach. 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COMPOST li\Jl,!-'.'.fl'/ -R-E-S-TQ-R-A-TIT-QNHE- C-O-M--PA-N-YSpecialists in Restoration off ine Antique Furniture Julian Howard THE COACH HOUSE, DORNEY COURT, DORNEY, BERKSHIRE SL4 6QP TEL: 01628 660708 SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JAMES SUNDAYS 1st Sunday 2nd-4th Sunday 5th Sunday Children"s Activity 8.00 a.m. No 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays 10.45 a.m. 3rd Sunday 10.45 a.m. - 12.00 noon Holy Communion Service at Dorney Combined Family Service at St Johns, Eton Wick Holy Communion Combined Service (Venue varies) St James Club ('Jlmmys') & Creche - Eton/Dorney Centre Children's Activity morning - St Johns Eton Wick. All children welcome (5-11 years old). TEAM VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Paul Reynolds The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, BERKS., SL4 6NE. Tel : 01753 852268 CHURCHWARDENS Mrs. Mary Baker Elm View Marsh Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead, Berks Tel. 01628 661435 Mr. Joe HaY1on 46 Harcourt Road Dorney Reach Maidenhead Berks Tel. 01628 23769 Printed by Suro Press, Old Station Yard, Tap/ow, Berks, Telephone: 01628 663122 ISSUE NO. 9/96 NOVEMBER 1996 EDITORIAL The annual prolific crop of conkers covered our lawn, and as I watched my wife rake up this autumn harvest, I wondered where were all the young boys who once would have eagerly sought out such a windfall. We remember from our schooldays that this time of year would see preparations afoot for 'conker contests'. Sorting through our collection for a likely winning specimen - baking in mother's oven - stringing and finally challenging all comers. Possessing a champion conker brought playground status, and the owner of a 'twentier' or 'thirtier' was the centre of admiration and envy. I am sure that schoolboys still enjoy the pastime but perhaps smashing twenty conkers seems rather tame when you've just zapped twenty cybermen in the computer game. Just as I was thinking the game was on the wane, stories of conker matches started to be reported in the newspapers - but the competitors were 'grownups' not schoolboys. One particular headline captured my attention - 'WOMEN WIN EUROPEAN COURT CONKER MATCH'. The story is of a number of women who were banned from the annual Vale of Belvoir Conker Championships in Leicestershire twelve years ago, after male contestants claimed the women took too long to make hits and slowed down the event. However, the women have won the right to compete after their protests of sex discrimination were raised in the European parliament. The men have been forced to back down after Brussels adjudged the ban to be sexist. The contest organiser said, "When the ladies took part we discovered they were just not strong enough. It took them 20 minutes to play a game. But after the matter was mentioned in the European parliament, we had second thoughts and decided we had better let them back in." We never had this trouble in the playground - the sexes knew their place then. Boys put conkers on a string and bashed away happily in one corner, whilst in another corner the girls had more constructive ideas - they turned conkers into dollies furniture. CHARITY CAROL SINGING DORNEY REACH Thursday 19th December Meet 6.30, Corner Meadow Way and Harcourt Road Everyone welcome, singers and collectors Refreshments supplied Contact Peter or Dot Belcher 01628 27047 -1- From tl,e Rev,/ Paul Reyuolds This month has. what is for a significant number of people, an important and poignant day, Remembrance Sunday. For some, however, it is simply a recollection of past history which doesn't connect with their lives today. They may well ask, why remember? There are 300 references to memory in the Bible. It's important because 'Remembering the past gives mea11ing to the present and hope for the future'. Remembering the past ... This can be unhealthy. Living in the past rather than the present can be a form of self-indulgence. More seriously, traumatic memories can haunt their victims in the form of nightmares and flashbacks These forms of memory hamper both living in the present and looking to the future. But healthy memory is important and necessary - for individuals. as we recall significant events that have shaped our lives; for the nation as we recall the events which secured our freedom and those who gave their lives for that cause; for Christians as we remember what God has done for us through the cross and how he secured our freedom from the consequences of sin. Gives meaning to the present ... Our understanding of the past underlies our present sense of identity and our sense of direction for the future. The past gives meaning to our lives and relationships; to our life as a nation in the form of anniversaries and commemorations; to our life as a church as we acknowledge the good and faithful service that has been undertaken by many over the years. And hope for the future ... Memory helps us learn from our mistakes and build on the past for a better future. It gives us hope as individuals; as a nation and society it strengthens our commitment to living and working for peace (difficult though that is); and, most particularly, for us as Christians as we remember what God has done for us in Jesus. This gives us the best hope of alt. In him the past, present and future come together. With love. Paul. Followers Club Monday -18th November- 3,30pm-4.45pm This is a new after-school club for children aged 5-9 held at Eton Wick Village Hall on the third Monday of each month. The response has been most encouraging (50 children at our first session) but we need more adult helpers. No prior preparation is required and you don't have to be an expert in children's work! If you could spare one and a half hours a month please contact Paul Reynolds Tel: (01753) 852268. He'd be delighted to tell you more. RiverReach Activity Morning Saturday 30th November at Eton Wick school. Fun and activities for all children aged 5-1 I . Watch out for further publicity. PS. If you helped with the RiverReach summer holiday club it would be great if you could help at this morning. Please let Paul Reynolds know. -2- Churc/1 Services in November 1996 3rd 6th 10th 9.00am 1 1 .00am 1 1 .00am 10.00am 9.30am Holy Communion (said BCP) Combined Family Service Holy Communion (said Rite A) Holy Communion (said BCP) Holy Communion with Sunday Followers St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Baptist Eton Wick 10.55am Holy Communion with Act of Remembrance St.James the Less Dorney I 7th 24th 10.45am 3.00pm 6.00pm 9 00am I IOOam 9.30am I 1 .00am 1 1 .00am Remembrance Service St.John the Evangelist Eton Remembrance Service St.John the Baptist Eton Wick Eton Boys Service St.John the Evangelist Eton Holy Communion (said BCP) St.James the Less Dorney Combined Worship with children's groups St.John the Baptist Eton Wick Holy Communion (said BCP) St.John the Baptist Eton Wick Holy Communion St.John the Evangelist Eton Holy Communion with Sunday Followers St.James the Less Dorney Slough Christian Bookshop will be bringing a selection of books to our Family Service at Eton Wick on Sunday 3rd November. They will have a stall in the Church Room and after the service there will be an opportunity to browse and do some early (or late!) Christmas shopping. Combined Morning Worship Sunday 17th November at St.John's Eton Wick We welcome Mr Philip Poole from the Bible Society as our preacher at this service. Philip has been to Belarus on behalf of the Bible Society and will tell us something of the Society's work in that area where, of course, we already have an on-going interest and concern through the children from the Chernobyl area who visited the Eton Dorney Centre last April. Come and hear Philip and enjoy the opportunity of worshipping together. Praying Together- Thursday 14th November 8pm at St.John the Baptist Eton Wick Come and join us for an hour as we discover different ways of praying for our church and community. All welcome. Joint PCC's Awayday - Saturday 23rd November at St.John the Evangelist Eton - 10am-4pm The PCC's of our two parishes are spending a day considering what it means, in practical terms, to be a church committed to mission. both in our own parishes and further afield. Gill Poole from CMS (who visited us last June for our mission weekend) is leading the day. Please pray for the PCC members as they discuss and seek God's way forward for our churches. CHURCHWARDENS Mrs. Mary Baker Elm View Marsh Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead, Berks Tel. 01628 661435 Mr . Rod Oollimore 35 Tilstone Close Eton Wick Windsor Berks Tel . 01753 856104 OBITUARY RONALD GERALD BRADES Suddenly 6n 8th. OCtober, 1996. Beloved husband of Rita . Father of Gary, Simon and Clive. Father-in-law to Gillian and grandad to Thomas, Harold and Russell. He was born in Eton 68 years ago, and used to play in the fields around Eton College as a boy. He met and married Rita in 1952, and they lived in a cottage in Eton Wick for four years before moving to Harcourt Road in 1956. Ron will be so greatly missed by family and friends. A really special man. CANCER RELIEF MACMILLAN FUND The Coffee Morning at Nicky Hooper ' s on Friday 4th. October raised £370-75. Thank you to everyone. NATURE NOTES September/October By the third week in September hawthorn leaves had turned red and gold 􀉧nd had a heavy crop of berries. Ash trees were bearing a plentiful supply of keys, the pods which contain the seed. The spindle bush at the top of Marsh Lane had bright, pink berries and the purple berries of elder promised good feeds for birds in winter. There were mild and sunny periods which brought out a few butterflies and the large blue dragonflies. Early in the morning banks and hedges were festooned with spiders' webs sparkling with dew. Spiders cleverly weave their webs between tall grasses which are not easily seen until shown up by dew or sunshine. A Large Ranuculus moth was found in our porch. They are quite common at this time of year. The hind wings are fawn and the upper wings dark brown with an attractive pattern. Yellowhammers still reside in Marsh Lane so I was very pleased to see them recently . Roe deer have been seen by several people in the field behind Harcourt Road, not the school side. Someone took a photograph which we hope will provide a clear picture. Roe deer are not native to our part of the country so perhaps they have escaped from somewhere. Later I received a report that their numbers had risen from two to four. There is a group of Red Yarrow in Trumper ' s Field . This is unusual as Yarrow is normally white or pale pink. There is a good supply of hazel nuts and acorns. Also, there are many small, black berries on dogwood bushes. There are two hawthorns in bloom on the Marsh Lane M4 bridge. It is strange to see the crimson berries and bloom at the same time. The oddities of our climate have caused unseasonal things Mtoi lhd appen . weather brought out butterflies, mostly Red Admirals and Commas. At this time of year tree ivy is in bloom. Its round, pale gold flowers are attractive and much favoured by butterflies when other plants are not available. Lois Parker . -4- ji®M􀀒!J JiB􀀓Jf,l1S®ffll\J,®®jD 􀀔UJl) Reference is made elsewhere in this issue of the parish mag. of the nuisance vandalism which has occurred yet again in Harcourt Road. Thankfully this problem rears its ugly head only so often (which is strange in itself!) but is nevertheless distressing to those who have now repeatedly had to endure what amounts to criminal damage. At the last Parish A.G.M. I referred to an increase in this sort of problem which ranges from graffiti to property damage and whilst relatively minor. is most unpleasant to any 'victim'. Some time ago I was advised by someone that crime is higher now than years ago in the 'village' and whilst nationally there has been an increase (just read any local paper ) each month I receive a crime report from South Bucks District Council and I am pleased to report that our crime figures remain either the lowest in the area covered by South Bucks or are amongst those at the bottom of the table of statistics. As noted above however this provides little consolation for those who may have suffered through crime and we do have some, it must be regarded as encouraging that our figures are low. Low means single figures per month ! This information is available but not for general publication due to the data protection act. We do suffer from seasonal crime particularly vehicle related and this is usually at car parks such as at Boveney when cars are left unatunded during the summer and our statistics reflect this. On a general note, our Neighbourhood Watch like any other, relies on everybo) Mike Hoile. Co-ordinator. -5- THE INDEPENDENT * MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 1996 Prehistoric find to be sacrificed for gravel Unique Bronze Age bridges are to disappear under a man-made lake for rowers, writes David Keys One of the most important archaeological discoveries in Britain is being destroyed in preparation for gravel extraction. Archaeologists excavating the old course of the River Thames near Dorney, Buckinghamshire , 25 miles west of London, have discovered a huge 3, 300 year-old religious complex. The site, on land owned by Eton College, is of international importance and includes the remains of the world's oldest-known bridge. It has no known parallel anywhere in the world. The team , from the Oxford archaeological unit, has discovered six bridge-like structures which originally spanned the river and appear to have been used for the ritual disposal of corpses . The remains of about five people have been found in the 10 percent of the site which the team has been able to excavate. Most of the ancient timbers and any unexcavated bodies are being obliterated in preparati.on for E33m worth of gravel extraction work . Eton College has made the area available to mineral contractors. In ten years' time the gravel pit can be used as a rowing lake for Eton pupils. The evidence suggests that the bodies were either of high status individuals or of human sacrificial victims. The structures were used successively over a period of almost a thousand years, from 1350BC to 400BC, and if they had been used for ordinary funerals many more bones would have been found. The six prehistoric ritual bridges at Eton range from 18 to 39 metres in length - because of variations in the width of the river in prehistoric times. So far, 150 metres of bridge have been found and 156 metres of the timber uprights have been located . Sheep. and cattle remains - almost certainly from animal sacrifices - were also thrown from the bridges, and large numbers of their bones have been recovered . The director of the excavation, Tim Allen, believes that the oldest of the six Eton "body bridges" was built in the Middle Bronze Age in around 1350BC, with three others dating from 1200 to 900BC, and two others from 700-500BC. The youngest, dating from the Middle Iron Age, was built in around 400BC. A seventh structure, dating from the Late Bronze Age, may have been a bridge or jetty. The bridges connect the north bank of the northern channel of the prehistoric Thames to what was then a half mile long island located between the northern and still surviving southern channel of the river. The former island - now bounded on its southern side by the modern Thames - could be a vital clue to understanding the "body bridges" , and why they were constructed in this stretch of the river. According to prehistoric British tradition, islands were sacred places , often identified with the "other world" , the domain of the dead and the gods. On a former sandbank , archaeologists have found the remains of a Late Bronze Age skeleton, wooden stakes, and two empty pots , while nearby, in former shallow water, they unearthed a skull and a morticed plank of wood. It is possible the human remains were from sacrifices . -6- "This discovery is of international importance , 11 said John Barrett, reader in archaeology at Sheffield University. "As a complex the site is unique . " Because of time and financial constraints, 90 per cent of the archaeologically important human bone-bearing deposits have not been excavated. In planning its 11 archaeological campaign", Eton College says it took "the best possible advice" and appointed "an advisory board of eminent academics" including some from the British Museum and the British Archaeology counc il. j THE PARISH PUMP Notes on Parish council Meeting held 8 October 1996 1 . MILLENNIUM Rather than holding a special meeting before Christmas, it was decided to make discussion of our millennium celebrations the focus of the Annual Parish Meeting in March. 2 . DEEP /ROWING TRENCH The monthly meeting took the form of a site visit and an informal meeting in the new Information Centre in Boveney . Construction of the gravel processing plant and the conveyor was well advanced and production is due to begin in November . The bridge over the Thames is in place and was due to open officially on 29 October . It will be accessed by ramp and will be available for use by pedestrians, cyclists and wheelchairs soon afterwards . The Boveney Centre will contain information boards on archeology , the nature reserve and arboretum, as well as the construction of the rowing lake. Some of the time, archeological finds will be displayed . Eton are also working on computer simulations of aspects of the project. It will probably open for a few hours at weekends in the summer and it will also be possible to arrange visits for groups . 3 . DOG LITTER BINS Bins and signs will be installed shortly in Dorney Reach. The scheme will be extended to the Village area next year. 4 . PARISH CLERK Thanks were expressed to outgoing clerk, Ron Alsworth . to appoint a replacement shortly. 5 . ROADS We hope A letter had been sent to the county Council about problems associated with Lake End Road and Court Lane since their "improvement". This included a plea for the retention of the tree near Ashford Lane . No response had yet been received. Tha next Parish Couneil meeting will be held on Tucstlny, 12 November, at 8 pm in the Eton Dorney Centre . -7- DORNEY' WOMEN'S INSTITUTE October A slightly increased nwnber attended this month1 s meeting, which was a very pleasant get together much enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Allen gave a report on the Michaelmas Fair held at Burnham Park Hall on 5th. October. A varied and attractive selection of merchandise was offered for sale on the stalls manned by the local WI groups, and Dorney had a Tombola with an excellent collection of prizes. The Fair had a poor response from local residents , however the Tombola did quite well and the money collected will be sent to the Windsor Hospice. Thanks were given to all members who contributed the prizes. A reminder was given of the Group Meeting to be held at Taplow on 23rd. October, and a request made to members for assistance in the supply of cakes for the refreshments . Items in the News Letter included notice of a carol concert to be held on 16th. December at Wycombe High School, High Wycombe, and enquiries are being made as to the possibility of arranging a party to attend this concert. Any members interested should contact Mrs. Crane. The News Letter also included an item quoted as being reported in the September edition of the BBC Gardener's World magazine . 11Does your Village have clipped Yew trees in the churchyard, or do your neighbours perhaps have a Yew hedge. If so, then why not rally round the rest of the local gardeners and give all the Yews a summer trim? By saving the clippings and sending them to Yew Clippings Ltd., you can help in the fight against cancer and get paid for it. That is because Yew contains baccatine which can be processed into two new anti-cancer drugs that are licensed for use in British Hospitals ." For anyone wishing to help contact should be made to Yew Clippings Ltd., Milton Mill, West Milton, Bridport, Dorset. DT6, or call them on 01308 485693 . The Speaker this month was Mr. M. Piper, Director of the Theatre Royal, Windsor, who gave a very interesting talk on the present situation concerning the closing of this very lovely theatre, which we all hope will re-open in the not too distant future . This building, with all its local history, is worthy of retention in its present capacity and should not be closed or replaced . Next month will be the Annual Meeting and will therefore not have a Speaker. ETON WICK VILLAGE HISTORY GROUP MEMBERS' EVENING. Wednesday 27th. November at 7.30 p.m. at Eton Wick Village Hall. BOVENEY LOCK ANECDOTES. David Gibson, Lock-keeper . LIFE OF AN ETON COLLEGE CHORISTER . Gerald Quayle, ex chorister. Plus one, or two, other Speakers . Everyone is welcome. First candidates for the Eton trench? A family of 1 Roe' deer have come to Dorney Reach . (see Nature Notes ) . -8- 1!\ornep f'arisb QCouncil NEWS FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITES l!.owingJi:end Proceeding to schedule. The new "DORNEY BRIDGE" over the Thames will be formally opened at NOON on 29th October and open to pedestrians and pedal cyclist from then (or shortly thereafter) Trial excavation and conveying is planned for early November, full scale production from 1 st January 1997. DEEP meetings are held monthly and next County Liaison meeting (BELCh) in December. flood Channel The FIRST SOD was turned, at Manor Farm, at an official opening of the project on 1 8th October. Major Floods will be prevented by winter 2000. Full details of revised construction phases and timings will be available by the end of Che year Inaugural meeting of the Parish/Counties Liaison Committee (PEACh ) will take place on 4th November. IMPORTANT REQUEST HAVE YOU NOTICED ? On at least three occasions during the past six months, residents living on the South side of Harcourt Road discovered that someone had damaged and re-arranged part of their rear gardens. This activity took place after daylight hours. If you have also noticed damage to xmu: garden, or have any other information, we shall be interested co hear details. It is possible that criminal and civil action could be taken against the culprits Contact your Parish Councillor on 29381. The Coundl hopes to confirm the .,polntment of a NEW CLERK at the November meeting THOUSANDS of daffodil, narcissus •d aocus bulbs will pbnted on passed areas •d verges during the next few weeks PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON GRASS VERGES AT ANY TIME NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING • Tuesday 1 2th November. The Parish Council meets at 8 pm on the second Tuesday in every month, except August. Meetings are usually held in comfortable Eton Dorney Centre, coffee & biscuits are served. The latest infonnadon on local issues is always available. Our County & District Councillors usually attend and questions are allowed. AH residents are welcome, why not come along. bomt} -9- D E E P DORNEY ETON ENVIRONMENTAL PANEL Minutes oftlte Meeting held at 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday 10th September 1996 at Eton College Present: Roderick Watson Ken Richmond Peregrine Palmer Colin Morton Eton College Bursar Chninnan for the Meeting Ms. Liz Millward Miss Elizabeth Mauhews Tony Penyman Richard George Mrs. Margaret Wright RKeegit hS Hmarrithi s Dorney Parish Council Dorney Court Eton Dorney Centre Dorney Parish Council Boveney T aplow/Bumham Dorney Court Dorney Combined School Dorney Commoners Lake End Road/Ashford Lane In Attendance: Bruce Brock Brian Duckett Jim Robson Peter Miles Eton Aggregates Glen Kemp Hankinson Aspinwall and Co. Ltd. Eton College - B°':cncy Ranger I. 2. 3. Milmtes of the Last Meeting: The minutes of the meeting of2nd July were approved. l\iatters Arising: The Bursar said that pennanent signs would be in position by the end of the month. Some of the temporary signs had been stolen - replaced - and. subsequently stolen again. Full details of the proposed signage was to be discussed later in the meeting. Highways Contract - Landscaping: Mr. Brian Duckett reported that the new contract drawings and tender documents would be sent out by the end of the month and work should start by mid-November, with the bricl-work and other hard works completed before the Winter set in. The work should take two to three months and should be non-disruptive of roads and footpaths. The contractor was to clear up daily; and there were no safety issues. Parking in Court Lane was discussed. It was generally felt that although this might cause problems it was better to leave matters as they are until a problem developed before reacting. Agreement had been reached on the specification for the walls at Highway Cottage, The Hennitage and between the Plant Centre and Dorney Court; planning permission had been obtained_ The plans for fencing from Dorney Court to Cypress Cottage would be in front of the County Council shortly A preliminary Audit Report had been received by CAMAS; it had been rerumed to the Highways Department for clarification of various points. The 'tree' by "The Pineapple"' was still under discussion Mr. Colin Morton asked about the alignment of the wall at Halfway Cottage and Mr Duckett replied that the existing line would be followed - 1 0- 4. Main Conlraef & 5. The Prngmmmc - Prn􀇵ress Rc1wr1: 6, Mr_ Bruce Brock gave his repml: lhe weather had been good, lhe access road had been co111ple1ed: 1he noise bunds 10 the West were in place: 1he plant foundations were being constructed: 1he silt ponds were 90% complete. Area J was 75% complete; the soil preparation in the park area - 50%,. The b1idge foundations were in place and the end spans were due on 16th September. the middle on the 18th: these components would come by road. toge1her with a 250 tonne crane. and would be put in position. Trials should begin in November: and the gravel would start moving in December, depending on the weather. The archaeologists have found more (and older) 'bridges· across 1he Thames. Other findings included: a paddle, a Mesolithic pile driver. a quem stone and a Bronze Age pot; several skeletons had been found, as expected. in the barrow site (all Bronze/lron Age). The Bursar reported damage to trees at the Ramblers· Car Park - one lime had been de􀇶berately cut down. [t would be necessary to lock the Car Park at night. Miss Matthews asked about weed control, particularly in the area at Boveney which had been ploughed in 1995 for the archaeologists; the thistledown and other seeds were creating a problem in the gardens and houses at Boveney. The Bursar was aware of this and had received complaints: he had written to the contractors and asked for action. Bruce Brock stated that he was to have a meeting on 1 1t h September to look at the husbandry of the whole area - this was to be on the Agenda. The bunds at Boveney came under discussion. The height would be reduced as the construction reached completion. The highest point would be 2 metres. TI1e road would have to cross the slope of the bund at some point. The design was still under consideration. The wind effect of the bunds would be studied. When the lake was in use, no car parking would be pennitted in the vicinity ofBoveney Cottages. Information Centre: It is intended to complete construction work by 1st October. Concrete is in place and work on the electrics and tiling should be finished by the end of September. The Centre will have three displays:- (i) Archaeology: which will develop to show the currents and history of the site. It is hoped to obtain and display other local finds, but this could be delayed W1til an alann system can be fitted. (ii) Plans showing the Lake's progressing work and the development o,•er the years. (iii) An Arboretum and Nature Reserve display. l11ese displays would be developed over a period; part would be pennanenr and part topical. Signage on the site will comprise ·You are here' maps. \\ith Ordnance Survey grid Wa.ymaricers - to Bucks Cow1ty CoW1cil's specification l11ere a.re no plans. as yet, 10 put signs on the lO\\l):tlh. except m lhe closed Footpath 1 7 and Footpaths J O and 8 llterc will be infonnation boards at both Bovcney and Dorney which will sho"· up 10 date infomiation. being changed \\i1cn necessary. Examples were shm\11 and as no poinis \\ere raised the Bursar \\ill go ahead a.nd order tht-111. Signs would be in place by I st October -11- 7, 8. 9. Correspondl"nce: No correspondence received. Dates for Future Meetings: Any Other Business: Miss Matthews asked about the creation of the Boveney Conservation Area. Was it aimed specifically at Eton College, which owned the land. Mr. Richmond said that this was part of the district Council's planning policy; the Parish Council was not instrumental in pursuing this designation. The Bursar said that the College had no strong view on the matter. The College's representative had pointed out the irrelevance, but would not pursue it further. Mr. Keith Hanis asked about the equestrian gate on Dorney Conunon; and Mr. Peter Miles reported that the contractor was due on site on Tuesday. 17th September, and that he would contact the Spanish Bit beforehand. TI1e Meeting closed at 7.30 p.m. DORNEY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Saturday 30th November 120000 - 2.30pm Dorney Village Hall NATIONAL POETRY DAY Thursday I O October The pupil!: at Dorney School joined in. Teachers, parents.governors and friends read poems to the children. and then the children wrote their own rhymes and \·erscs. SIGNS OF AUTUMN Ashley Turner Class J The days arc getting shorter Some birds ha\'e flown away And fam1crs h.1\'c been harvesting From dawn 10 dusk each day Children han? returned to school And lca,•es ha,·c changed to bro\\n Ready for the Autumn winds To come and blow them down THE OLD MAN OF PERU Mary Tetlow Class 3 There was an old man of Peru Who dreamt he was eating his shoe He woke in the night In a terrible fright And found it was perfectly true. COWS AT THE BOTTOM OF MY GARDEN James Wiltshire Class 2 I lo,·e cows when they go moo I sometimes like 10 do it too When the former brmgs !hem ha􀂝· I hkc to w:llch them cat and play - 1 ?- Saturday 9th November Sunday 10th November Friday 15th November Wednesday 27th November Saturday 30th November Thursday 19th December DORNEY W.I. DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY P.C.C. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 ' s CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY BOWLS CLUB RAINBOWS BROWNIES GUIDES EXPLORERS. Christian Youth Group ( 8-12 years old) SONSHINE SEEKERS ( 5-10 years old) VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS DORNEY BABY SITTING CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS Annual Art Exhibition and Craft & Collectors Fair . Burnham Grammar School. 10 a .m. - 4 p.m. OOHS AGM Eton Wick Village History Group . Boveney Lock Anecdotes. Life of an Eton College Chorister, and other talks. 7 . 30 p.m. Eton Wick Village Hall. Dorney School Christmas Bazaar. Village Hall 12 noon - 2 . 30 p.m. Charity Carol Singing in Dorney Reach. Meet corner Meadow Way/Harcourt Road 6 . 30 p.m. Second Wednesday of each month Second Tuesday of each month First Wednesday of each month the Vicarage 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i . e . November , January, March, May Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney. Tuesdays 12.15-2.00 Dates: 12/11 10/12 Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7 . 30-10 . 30 p .m. Every Friday Dorney School 3.30- 4 . 30 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 6-7 . 30 p.m. Every Wednesday the Vicarage 7 . 15-9 p.m. See Church diary/notice boards for meeting place, dates & times Anne Caldwell 01628 602706 Karen Jones 01628 25037 Documents wordprocessed. Excellent rates. Phone Natalie Randle on ,r O 1 628 28983 Concluding Mrs. Ruth Robinson ' s History of Dorney War Memorial. In June 1995 the Parish Council decided to imp lement the restoration of the War Memor ial Garden and commission a Memorial Stone to commemo rate the 50th. anniversary of the end of World War I I . Work carried out over the next ten months included the inspection and pruning of the twe lve memor ial oak trees , replacement of dead hedging along the footpath edge of the garden, repair and treatment to the wooden seats, gate and Memorial sign, the installation of three large oak tubs of flowers, the planting out sponsored by Bressingham Plant Centre at Dorney Court, the Memorial Stone inscribed with the names of the fallen as on the plaque in St. James the Less Church , Dorney. Financial assistance for the work was sought from South Bucks County Council and the Eton Environmental Fund . South Bucks turned down the application but Eton Environmental Fund donated El,000 towards the cost which was gratefully accepted . A Dedication Service for the new Memorial Stone was held on Wednesday 8th. May 1996 in the Garden, 44 years after the original Dedication of the Garden. 2nd/Lt. Richard V. Cholmondeley Royal Sco ts. Fusiliers 28.5.40 Col . Andrew D. Clinch Capt. Alan D . Comyn K.O. Y. I.. I . 24. 4 . 42 • R.M. 19.8. 42 L/Cpl. Percy T . R . Evins Royal Sussex Regt . 1 2 . 7 . 4 4 Sgt. Peter A . Ingram R . A . F . V.R. 8 . 1 1 . 41 W/Cdr. Reginald F.S. Leslie D.S.C. ,D.F.C. ,A.F.C. R.A.F. 11.7.43 Lieut . John P.O. McCartney P . A .V.O. Cavalry I . A . C . 18 . 4 . 45 Pte . William G. Poole Oxford & Bucks Light Inf . 4.3.45 Gnr. Benjamin Rol:e R . A . 24 . 9 . 44 L/Cpl. Edwin A Sprackling R . A. S . C . 24 . 4 . 45 Sgt . Harold Stevens R.A.F. 28 .1.41 Ord/Tel. Harold T. Thomas R.N. 19 . 11 . 4 2 -14- dornev {i'\. develOPments 􀂖 UNBRIEFED ENCOUNTER an indePendent review of local affairs Many of those who attended the official opening of the MWEFAS project (Flood relief channel to you) were amused (or offended)by the speaker, Lord something -or-other, who was unaware that Dorney was in Buckinghamshire (and not Berkshire) and thought that the channel would be, on average. 4.5 metres wide (so what's all the fuss about, then?) He was soon, and rather firmly, put right on both matters and left shortly afterwards, muttering something uncomplimentary about his briefing. Incidentally, like almost everyone except Project Manager Colin Martin, who has had plenty of practice, he had difficulty in pronouncing "MWEFAS": surely there is a better name than that -" The Taplow/Datchet Stream", perhaps. Well, perhaps not; but if you think you can do better, send your suggestions to the Editor FOR SAIL eton college has. we understand, commissioned a rather posh sign which will soon be erected at the entrance to the rowing trench sight (that's how L spell it). "DORNEY LAKE" it will proclaim. Well, I don't remember that we were consulted, but I'll settle for that. Should put at least £20,000 on Dorney Reach house values ! Eventually. A NAME TOO FAR And, talking of names, Summerleaze propose to name the new bridge over the Thames in their own honour. Perhaps there will be a plaque claiming that it was generously donated for the benefit of residents. Somehow, "Summerleaze" doesn't sound a very good name for a bridge, do you think:? People would expect it to be near a gravel pit. So lets call it " DORNEY BRIDGE", or, even, "DORNEY LAKE BRIDGE", shall we ? Good. Another £5000 on the house. BURNHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL A N N U A L A R T E X H I B I T I O N C R A F T combined with a A H D C O L L E C T O R S SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 9 AND 10 NOVEMBER 10am - 4 pm F A I R Hundreds of paintings and ceramics by local artists for sale as well as hand-made crafts and collectables Telephone 605177 or 26810 for further information -15- 3rd November 9.00 am Sidesman 11.00 am Flowers Cleaning 10th November 10.55 am Sidesman First Reader Coffee Flowers Cleaning 17th November 9.00 am Sidesman 11.00 am Flowers Cleaning 24th November 11.00 am Sidesman First Reader Coffee Flowers Cleaning 1 st December 9.00 am Sidesman 11.00 am Flowers Cleaning FUN2RAL St.JAMES' DUTY ROTA We have a New Pattern of Services Please refer to the notice in this magazine. 8th SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS Holy Communion Mr Handy Family Worship at Eton Wick Mrs Robinson Mrs Street 7th SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Holy Communion and Mrs Ames Mrs Hayton Mr & Mrs Perryman Mrs Robinson Mr & Mrs Dollimore Act of Remembrance Rev 21 ,vl-7 Isa 2 .vl-5 6th SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS Holy Communion Mr Liney Combined Worship at Eton Wick Mrs Smith Mrs Eastgate & Mrs Jones 5th SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS Parish Communion Mrs Dyson Miss K Hook Mr & Mrs Hayton Mrs Springbett Mrs Belcher & Mrs Neal ADVENT SUNDAY Holy Communion Mr Hayton Family Worship at Eton Wick Mrs Belcher Mrs Street 1Kings 19 ,v9-18 Matt 24 ,v37-44 i6TH. 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Paul Reynolds The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, BERKS., SL4 6NE. Tel : 01753 852268 CHURCHWARDENS Mrs.Mary Baker Elm View Marsh Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead, Berks Tel. 01628 661435 Mr. Joe Hayton 46 Harcourt Road Dorney Reach Maidenhead Berks Tel. 01628 23769 Pnnted by Suro Press, Old Station Yard. Tap/ow. Berks, Telephone 01628 663122 ISSUE NO. 10/96 DECEMBER 1996 EDITORIAL It is with great sadness that we have to report the demise of the Dorney Women's Institute, which will be closing down in January. After taking a prominent role in the life of the village for nearly 50 years, it appears that it no longer has a part to play. Not long after the end of the war, on 24th October 1949, a formation meeting was held at the old Village Hall in Dorney, attended by about JO ladies. They were addressed by the Voluntary County Organiser for Buckinghamshire, who told them about the origin of the Women's Institutes, what they stood for, and how they should be run. They were strictly non-party political and non-sectarian, and were open to all countrywomen who wished to develop their skills and improve the life of themselves and their families. The following month the first A.G.M. was held; 35 members were enrolled and a Committee of 10 members elected, from whom the President and other officers were chosen. Among the first committee members Were Mrs. Ames, Mrs. Wiltshire, Mrs. Adcock and Miss Bennett, the Headmistress of Dorney School. Speakers were invited to talk on a range of subjects reflecting the problems of the post-war period - 11Turning Old Furniture into New" and cookery demonstrations which included "Skinning and Preparing a Rabbit". Meetings always began with the singing of 11Jerusalem11 and ended with the National Anthem. The Speaker was followed by a splendid home-made tea, and a social half-hour with a competition or a "spelling bee", the favourite form of quiz. Looking back through the records of those days, the range of activities was impressive: there was a Drama Group, a Handicrafts Group and a Produce Guild, which all gave exhibitions and entered competitions, often winning County prizes, There were outings to theatres and stately homes, and holidays abroad. Business meetings were run according to strict rules, and formal suits with hats were worn on the platform, and on annual visits to the Albert Hall. Voting on Resolutions which were sent to the government gave one a sense of taking an active part in national affairs, In the 60 1 s and 70 1 s the Institute was still flourishing, with wellknown local personalities like Con Williamson, Peggy Finch and Yetta Roche as Presidents. Before the building of the new Village Hall in Dorney Reach, meetings took place in the old Hall in the village, where freezing temperatures and disasters like floods in the kitchen often made life difficult. Members took charge of the Welfare Clinic where local babies were weighed, inoculated by the lady doctor, and given free orange juice and Marmite. It was in the new Village Hall that a memorable Silver Jubilee Dinner was held on 15th November 1974, with all the participants in evening dress. Was it the necessity for young wives to return to work, the rise of sporting activities, the popularity of television with its round-theclock cookery demonstrations, the decline in home grocery deliveries and the time-consuming nature of supermarket shopping, or the removal of the Village Hall to Dorney Reach - any of these factors could have hastened the decline of an afternoon meeting which demanded a high degree of commitment a9d individual effort. For those past members of the W,I, there are many happy memories to look back on. Even the most timid learnt to S!)eak in public, to propose a vote of thanks, or to write a report - all of which I am doing here in gratitude to the Dorney W. I. We wish all our Readers a very Happy Christmas. -1- From Revd Paul Reynolds As 1996 draws to a close we recall some of the events of this past year - the excitement of Euro 96 (which affected even fo otball apathetics like me), the determination and pursuit of excellence seen in the Olympic Games, a degree of peace and stability finally being establishcid in the former Yugoslavia. Then there have been the tragic events - the slaughter at Dumblane, a teacher and a vicar murdered, two major air disasters .... and so I could continue. Sadly I recall more readily and clearly the tragic event s, rather th an the joyful ones (which has to do partly with media coverage of these things). Where does Christmas fit in as we recall these events? ls it a brief escape from the real world, a panacea to cope with the dark days of winter and the darkness we see around us? I recall sitting in a church one cold Christmas Eve, surrounded by candles and the sound of children singing - it was wonderful but far removed from the troubled world outside. I wondered whether Christmas had any real relevance for that world. The commercial Christmas may not have. But the Christmas message, too easily masked by the tinsel, turkey and more unwanted presents, has. For it's a message that speaks of genuine concern, costly love, life changing relationships. It's not superficial - it goes to the very heart of our human existence. The message is delivered in human form - a tiny, vulnerable baby subject to all the pleasure and pain of human experience. In that baby we see the God who created us and continues to sustain us. The joy and sorrow of this past year, in the world around us and in our own lives, are shared by the God revealed in Jesus. He is totally committed to his world and to us as individuals. The Christmas message invites us to commit ounelves to him and so discover the relevance of that message for the whole of life. Wishing you all a very happy Christmas. With love Paul. I st 900am 11.00am I IOOam 4th IO.00am 8th 9.30am 11.00am II00am 15th 9.00am I 1.00am 3.00pm 22nd 9.30am 11.00am 4.00pm 6.30pm CHURCH SERVICES IN DECEMBER 1996 Holy Communion (said BCP) Combined Family Setvice Holy Communion (said Rite A) Holy Communion (said BCP) Holy Communion with Sunday Followers Holy Communion Morning Worship Holy Communion ( said BCP) Combined Worship with children's groups Carol Service Holy Communion (said BCP) Holy Communion Carol Service Carol Service -2- St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Evangelist Eton St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.Mary MagdaJene Boveney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.James the Less Dorney 24th 4.00pm Christingle St.John the Baptist Eton Wick 5.30pm Christingle St.James the Less Dorney 1 1 .30pm Christmas Communion St.John the Baptist Eton Wick 1 1 .30pm Christmas Communion St.James the Less Dorney 25th 10.00am Family Communion St.John the Baptist Eton Wick 10.00am Family Communion St.James the Less Dorney 1 1.00am Family Communion St.John the Evangelist Eton 29th 1 1.00am Combined Holy Communion St.James the Less Dorney CHURCH SERVICES IN JANUARY 1997 5th 9.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) St.James the Less Dorney 1 1.00am Combined Family Service St.John the Baptist Eton Wick I IOOam Holy Communion (said Rite A) St.John the Evangelist Eton 12th 9.30am Holy Communion with Sunday Followers St.John the Baptist Eton Wick I IOOam Holy Communion St.James the Less Dorney I IOOam Morning Worship St.John the Evangelist Eton 6.30pm Methodist Covenant Service Methodist Chapel Eton Wick 19th 9.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) St.James the Less Dorney 1 1.00am Combined Worship with children's groups St.John the Baptist Eton Wick 26th 9.30am Holy Communion (said BCP) St.John the Baptist Eton Wick 1 1.00am Holy Communion with Sunday Followers St.James the Less Dorney 1 1.00am Holy Communion St.John the Evangelist Eton 7.30pm Combined Worship (details on notice sheet) St.John the Evangelist Eton Carol Singing in Dorney, Dorney Reach and Etoo Wick Come and join us on the following evenings - all ages welcome:- Thursday 19th December - 6.30pm - Meet on the corner of Meadow Way and Harcourt Road Friday 20th December - 7. I Spm - Meet at the Methodist Chapel, Alma Road, Eton Wick Details of carol singing in Dorney to be announced. PARISHES NEW YEAR PARTY Come and enjoy Fun, Food and Games for all the fa mily. Saturday 18th January 7.00pm - 10.00pm Eton Church Hall Tickets available in all the churches (early January) -3- D E E P DORNEY ETON ENVIRONMENTAL PANEL Minutes of the Site Meeting held at 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday 8th October 1996 at The Boveney Information Cmtre Present: Ken Richmond Roderick Watson Peregrine Palmer Colin Morton Dorney Parish Council • Chairman for the Meeting Eton College Bursar Apologies: Mrs. Shirley Hewitt-Teale Miss Elizabeth Matthews Mrs. Margaret Wright Keith Harris Tony Perryman In Attendance: Bruce Brock Jim Robson Peter Miles Dorney Court Eton Dorney Centre Dorney Parish Council Boveney Dorney Combined School Dorney Commoners Taplow/Bumham Eton Aggregates Aspinwall and Co. Ltd. Eton College - Boveney Ranger The Meeting started with a tour of the site, during the course of which Bruce Brock guided members through the various plant sites and the processes involved in extracting and conveying the mineral from the area. The Meeting then returned to the Boveney Wormation Centre for refreshments and an informal discussion. Matters raised during the course of the evening: I. Mr. Brock elaborated on the timing of the programme: it is hoped that trials of the conveyor will take place early in November with a view to having limited production underway by the beginning of December. 2. The Bursar explained that the threefold purpose of the Infonnation Centre was to provide infonnation to people in the area and interested groups, such as school children about:- a) b) c) Archaeology The Park, Arboretum and Nature Reserve Progress on the Lake's construction. AU three would be updated at inteivals. -4- 3. 4. It is proposed that as soon as is practicable, and after the installation of security equipmen􀃐 there will be exhibits of various archaeological finds; there will also be species details of the planting in the park and arlloretum. A computer display prognurune is also planned. It is hoped that local schools and societies will visit the Centre and take relevant projects. The question of opening hours has yet to be resolved; the amount of demand will have to be taken into consideration. Eli,.abed, Matthews warned that people are still using footpaths and tracks which are not public rights of way. Mr. Brock undertook to put up appropriate additional signs. It was noted that fiuming contractors would be employed to improve the twbandry of the whole site. 5. The date of the next meeting has yet to be arranged. The meeting finished at 7.45 p.m. •••••••••••••• Post-Meeting Note; The next Meeting of DEEP wiD be held at the Lu::unoore's Room at Etoo College at 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 12th November. 27th October 1996 My dear friends and neighbours of Dorney Reach, Ronita 59 Harcourt Road Dorney Reach Thank you so much for the Donation you gave to me via Pat, it was so good and kind of you at this sad time to think of me and the family. I would like to share it between the Spina-Bifida Association and the Heart Foundation, my two favourite charities. Thank you again very much, Rita Brades -5- I. Eton Rowing Lake AKhaeology Reply to Independent article by David Keyes (30-09-1996). The Independent article implies that a major archaeological site is being destroyed by the construction of the Eton Rowing Lake without adequate archaeological recording. This is most certainly not the case. Prior to construction extensive evaluation was undertaken of the area by the Oxford Archaeological Unit. The results and implications have been subject to detailed discussions between the College, OAU, the Buckinghamshire County Archaeologist on behalf of the planning authority, and a liaison committee of archaeologist ad.visors (TALC), which includes museum, academic and educational specialists. A Research Design/ Archaeological Mitigation Strategy has been agreed between the College, TALC aod the Planning Authority. This Strategy has been successfully implemented over the past two years and has led to a series of valuable archaeological discoveries. 2. Timber structures y;erc first located in a funner channel of the river Thames during evaluation by trenching in 1994. A short length of vertical stakes was identified in plan in Trench 129, associated with Late Bronze Age pottery. Some 200 m downstream several uprights were fuund on the north bank of the channel in Trench 1 95, without dating evidence, and were thought likely to represent part of a revetment or jetty. Four further evaluation trenches dug between these two structures did not indicate any further wooden timbers. 3. During 1995 an area excavation took place around Trench 195, and revealed a probable bridge of Bronze Age or Iron Age date crossing the channel associated with a hum.an skull and a femur. A further pair of driven piles was identified in the channel by evaluation at this time in Trench 48 (c. l km upstream of Trench 129). 4. 5. During the spring of 1996 the Archaeological Mitigation Strategy was devised between the OAU (on behalf of Eton College) and Buckinghamshire County Archaeologist Mike Farley. This included area excavations around the Late Bronze Age structure in Trench 129 and the timbers in Trench 48. For the remainder of the threatened length of the former Thames channel (some 700 m) a continuous watching brief was agreed for the extraction of the channel deposits carried out by the Rowing Lake Contractor, with a contingency budget for excavation of any waterlogged structures or deposits of archaeological interest. This programme was approved by Buckinghamshire County Council in May 1996. In late May radiocarbon dates showed that the 1995 excavation had found two adjacent wooden structures, one dating to 1300 BC. the other between 800 and 400 BC. These are the earliest bridges found over the Thames. -6- 6. During the 1996 excavation season in mid-August four further bridge structures were found between Trenches 129 and 195, and these were left on promontories of silt for excavation at the end of the main summer excavations. The site of the bridges was visited by Efun•s Archaeological Liaison Committee on Wednesday August 21 st, when all four structures were partly exposed. The excavation and recording of the timber structures was canied out in 3 weeks during September 1996, and the work was monitored and approved by the Buckinghamshire County Archaeologist. 7. Provision for detailed excavation and recording has been made for all of the wooden structures found. There is no remote sensing technique that can identify wooden structures without excavation, and in these circumstances the continuous watching brief adopted by Etoo College's archaeological advisors represented a practical and innovative approach to the channel. Once exposed to the air and isolated from the surrounding deposits, excavation and recording was judged preferable to attempts to rebury and preserve these structures. All of the upright timbers have been sampled for dating purposes and for evidence of woodland management and woodworking. 8. The significance of the timber structures lies in the accident of their survival. The six bridges probably represent one bridge replaced numerous times over a period of I 000 years or more; the life of such a wooden bridge is unlikely to have exceeded 200 yeaE. Similar structures are being found elsewhere in Britain. for instance on the River Test in Hampshire and at Wallingford in Oxfordshire. 9. The presence of human bones in the river is of interest, but does not justify the claims made by David Keyes. The watching brief covered 100% of the deposits excavated from the channe􀌹 not 10%, and since human bones, pots and other finds were recovered during this the strategy was clearly successful. 10. Eton did consider insurance and the CBA raised the question of archaeological insurance. This is not widely adopted for the simple ieason that the degree of uncertainty in archaeological work is high even where large-scale evaluation has been carried out, as this case proves. The premiums for this are correspondingly high, and in sites with deep stratification such as this realistic insurance is usually unobtainable. David Miles nm Allen OAU 18 October 1996 Dorumenll; wordprocessed. Excellent rates. Phone Natalie Randle on 1r O 1628 28983 -7- The Editor, Dorney Parish News. November 19th . 1 96 . Dear Sir, Tuesday October 29th. dawned quie tly. The gale of the previous night had died to a strong breeze and the morning sun began to warm the bat tered countryside . Small branches and leaves littered the river bank as your correspondent joined those gathered to observe the great opening ceremony of the new bridge which will carry gravel across the river for the next ten years . The crowd cons is ting of two plebs and three workmen mirrored the considerable interest shown by the local population in this event. Unfortunately no Eton College brass band was to be seen, nei ther were any of the the 600 Eton oarsmen present to mark this long awaited start of gravel ex trac tion operations for their private rowing trench which will be known as the Dorney Lake; presumably for the time when the Oly mpics will be held there. The official programme stated that the digni taries involved and their guests would sail from Bray Marina on Board the 'Georgian • at 12.30 pm. Promp tly, half an hour after that time the 1 Georg1an 1 quie tly slipped her moorings, her captain skillfully guiding her ag ainst wind and current towards the new bridge almost two hundred yards up stream .A moment of high drama was approachtng ,but one of the plebs had already gone home. As the ship drew near, one of the workmen on the bridge pulled a string drawing apart the two tired looking curtains that hid the plaque secured to the centre section.While the !Georgian' moved grace fully underneath someone shouted a gree ting, someone on the ship salu ted - with fingers toge therand the crowd on the bank waved its cap , but the cry of 1 throw us a beer' went unheard. The bridge was now officially open. Regretfully, no yellow - or even red - tape was seen to be cu t. The 'Georgian' however did not stop, but swept silently away up stream and disappeared . As lunch was scheduled for pm on board , there was of course no time for stirring speeches about building bridges of friendship, or hands across the Thames uniting North with South; so a moment to make his tory was los t for ever. Shortly after, the 1 Edwardian' sailed through with its handful of official photographers cl icking away.It was hoped that they were not late for lunch. The crowd on the bank silently melted away for a ham sandwich and a cup of tea, but not before your correspondent had been allowed to be the first to walk to the centre of the officially open bridge . Following that the workmen sens ibly closed it to complete unfinished work . Should not the name on the centre plaque be Dorney Br1dge ins tead of Su■■e rleaze Bridge? To ass ist those who will find it impossible to read it without binoculars , a bronze plaque has thoughtfully been fixed to one of the concrete supports record ing the detai ls. The opening ceremony had been performed by an important perso􀉑 - a Mr Richard Simmonds , who of course we all know?. Yours faithfully, 􀉒 PARISH PUMP Notes from the Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 12th November 1996 Parish Clerk The new Parish Clerk appointed at the last council meeting is Mr Paul s Everitt of 7 Burnham Lane, Burnham. Deep j The bridge over the Thames was officially opened on the 11th November for pedestrian and pedal cycle users. Named swnmerleaze Bridge the opinion of Parish Council is that Dorney Bridge is a more appropriate name , any conanents? The land not being excavated at present is being farmed, mostly organic arable with some sheep grazing. The information centre at Boveney will be opened to the general public over two or three weekends next summer . Bulb Plantipq Councillor Teal arranged for, and helped, the school children to plant about 1000 mixed crocus and dwarf iris in the picnic area at Dorney Reach. Councillor Robinson planted 250 crocus in the Memorial Garden. The daffodils are being planted along the verges but with some difficulty as the ground is so hard, we really do need a lot more rain to soften the earth ! ! Basketball Is there anyone interested in starting a basketball club? If so please contact Councillor Easton on 27416 as he has information re grants and equipment available to Parishes. Recycling District Council are starting a new initiative focussing on South Bucks, part of the scheme is the introduction of different coloured refuse bags , black for general rubbish and blue for tin, plastic , glass and paper. More information will be circulated by District. Lake End Bollards The Parish Council has written to the Highways Dept about the bollards in Lake End Road, which are so dirty it is impossible to see them when driving at night, unless full beam headlights are in use. The Parish Council has requested the bollards be lit not just reflective. Highways have offered to wash them occasionally, this and the problems of speeding in the village we continue to try to solve. Parish Council AGM The date for the next AGM is 19th March 1997 , please make every effort to come, the Parish Council is here to work for all Parishioners, use this opportunity to express your opinions and 􀄇deas for the Parish. -9- Flood Relief Mr Colin Martin of MWFAS attended The Parish Council meeting to explain some of the ongoing works . The top soil removal completed and mounds seeded by the end of the month. There will be traffic light controls on Lake End Road to allow the gravel trucks to cross , unless the bridge can be completed before extraction starts, in which case the trucks will follow the line of the flood channel and not disrupt traffic with upto 6 crossings in each direction per hour between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The work on the M4 diversion has met with problems with the Highways Agency and is out of MWFAS hands . Concern was expressed by Councillor Millward at the dangerous manoeuvres of vehicles using the site in Marsh Lane, evidently this is Trans Co Gas over which MWFAS has no control. The Flood Channel is expected to be completed by 2000 and work on the other side of the river by 2001. When finished the channel will have an average depth of water of 3.5 metres increasing to S metres at flooding. Contact telephone number regarding the works 0800 515086 NATURE NOTES November With so many mild, sunny days autumn has crept upon us almost unnoticed. I was pleased to see that the Spindle Tree in Old Marsh Lane is doing well. The berries are somewhat shrivelled through lack of rain but at least it has been allowed to grow to its full height, unlike the one at the top of Marsh Lane. I was surprised to see many Long Tailed Tits in our garden on several occasions, more than usual. Many Lawyer's Wig toadstools have appeared, a sure sign of mild, damp weather. Violets are still blooming and will probably continue to do so well into the winter. Some puffballs of a small variety have appeared in the grass at the front of our house. A pair of pheasants started to walk across the road on top of the Marsh Lane bridge. I was in my daughter 1 s car and she was driving slowly. It seemed that the male bird called to the female to go back so they retreated safely. There are many berries on yew trees this year. It is said that they were planted in churchyards to exorcise the forces of evil and their spreading canopy shelters souls until the Resurrection. It was lovely to see a Red Admiral in the garden on 5th November. Around this time gale force winds ripped leaves off many trees. A Green Woodpecker is visiting a neighbour 1 s gardenJ pecking at insects in the Sumac trees. Usually they peck on the grass for ants. A Muntjac deer was seen recently on the bridge over the M4 at Marsh Lane. It was trying to find its way back into the meadows. Two heavy frosts have brought down more leaves, although Silver Birches are still attvactive with their golden canopy . The frost also makes dead grasses and spiders • webs sparkle. Some flowers are still doing well - Yarrow, Ragwort, Oxford Ragwort, Knapweed and a few Chicory. Lois Parker - 10- an independent review of local events "'"""""'· '7 ...., •'1Ui#9 "' ,.. -􀀟 -· 􀀠 , --ii> 􀆜 ""' #Utk/, t@ fl'rrt«NOwbf fl'rrc:•rscsU kjo,,,e. ;i,...., t d,,,i 4'144 "" ""' .. 􀀕""'-Etu. (#, 􀆝 - - '4 􀆞 (o$ .j r'Jff/RC,r,M't ,t:]1( rtHtt'UY:4'9 to d,e E. f :51:CI f r,eu,t "􀆟• 44,, 􀆠4-da, ..... 􀆡u,,t,,h,e,ut-de􀆢μ.,-. da, .t-e 4U4#-td- '-- 􀆣 􀆤- 􀆥. d. 􀆦 t4,,,,,,JPM e,.,,61,,,•ertt ..Ae. 􀆧 􀆨 ue,,,. t\J I,, tCIJfteitirrerl ..aA, "'"""f- ,1,ut tiPde 􀆩 M a. 􀆪 􀆫 c,/ tA.e eJft•iH mcvcti:r( 1t9rnrre1• prA(d, reitnc1a: ... /-, f,k,,u 􀆬 􀆭 o/ 􀀢""' rM4e ,, ... ,u ... ""- - lk4e,,e""" tt,1/t le ,-U -"" de "-et,.. ft4 {u,r,k.t rl...t .....e... fd«4e -- 􀆮 '° 􀀇 a ¥- "° «< •m•-' --of.o -' dM - tt,1/t -,« le􀆯-""" 4r - " """'· -.,.efl-"'-'"" --"' 9d "' -, 􀀡- SO FAR SO GOOD Those of you who are keeping an eye on eton's row:lng trench consuucdon site will have noticed that, having got their pennlsslons, the college seems concerned about the environment and Thames Field Is beginning to look quite tidy. Dorney Bridge Is quite pleasing to the eye, as ls the view from It. Of course, we may not feel so Kood about things once die gravel wagons begin to roll I IF THE PRICE IS RIGHT It Is quite Incredible how the Environment Agency has managed to make their Lake End Road site look like worid war three and seem surprised when resklents compbln. Moreover, lnspecdon of their corutrucdon programmes show little evidence of consideration for residents or. the envlronmenL Gravel dug from the channel Is planned to be earned ak>ni the route to Join the motoiway at Eton, although there are proposals to take It direct onto the railway. 40 tonne dumpers will therefore have to cross Marsh Lane and Lake End Road, because the bridges over the channel are not planned to be built In time. Pennlssion Is being sought to take some gravel over the rtver by the brtdge/conveyor whkh would cause unnecessary gravel movement on Bray roads and lengthen the rowing trench contraeL Upon what do the final plans depend ........... MONEY l!l!lll I say build the bridges NOW, and let the train take the strain. There can be, at the worst, only margfnal extra financial cost In choosing these opdons and the Agency should select the least envlronmental damaging programme even If It doesn't represent the best financial deal. Otherwise, why bother to call themselves the Environmental Agency and what are they there for ? CHRISTMAS ALREADY ? May I take this oppommlty of wlshlnz all my reader a Happy Christmas and Prosperow New Year. Back In February h,fa:,w. -1996 -11 jl\Q&i\jl}(f􀀒 jl}B􀀓;t,TIJNCE INSIDE IBEY TAKE ADVANTAGE ANO COMMIT A CRIME-PLfASE BE WARNED. IF ANYONE CALLS BE VERY CARERIL AND TRY TO GET A DESCRimON AND IF POSSIBLE DETAILS OF TIIEIR VEHICLE WHICH THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CAN PASS ON TO THE POLICE. Po NOT BE AFRAID TO ADVISE EITHER TIIE POLICE OR TIIE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH EVEN IF ONLY SUGHTl.Y SUSPI□OUS - THE INFORMATION MIGHT UNIC UP Willi SOMETIIING IN ANOTIIER AREA AND TllEN AN OVERALL PICTIIRE CAN BE FORMED ANO USED IF REQUIRED. LAST MONTH I ADVISED THAT I WOULD UST SOME CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS PARTICULARLY IF YOU NO LONGER HAVE REFERENCE TO TIIOSE GIVEN BEFORE. HOWEVER I WILL HAVE TO DO TlllS NEXT MONTH, SHOULD YOU NEED ASSISTANCE BEFOREHAND, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME DIRECT AND I WILL TRY TO HELP. REMEMBER WE DO HAVE SOME CRIME, PLEASE BE VIGILANT ANO HELP IF POSSIBLE. MIKE HOILE CO-ORDINATOR M/H.25Jl.07 -12- DORNEY WOMEN 1 S INSTITUTE November The month of November is usually the Annual General Meeting, with the attendant year end report, Financial Statement, appointment of Committee and supervisory members, etc., but sadly this year these important decisions were no longer necessary; after long deliberation and many discussions it had been decided to discontinue the operation of the Women's Institute in Dorney. Several insoluble factors had made this a regrettable decision : falling members hip due to the passing of the years and our most valued members are of long duration ; Dorney being a small area, together with the fact that most ladies now go out to work, made recruitment of new members impossible. With ever- decreasing numbers attending, it made the upholding of W.I. standards and interest to present members very difficult, so the decision to discontinue was made, with great reluctance, and our last meeting will be in January 1997. Mrs . Allen advised that the proposed visit to a Carol Concert at High Wycombe in December had to be cancelled due to insufficient members being able to attend. The Group Meeting at Taplow in October was very enjoyable . A representative from the Shakespearean Company gave a fascinating talk, with accompanying slides, describing the work involved behind the scenes in producing plays of all types on the stage. He covered almost the entire work necessary, Costumes, Make-up, Scenery, Buildings , and as his knowledge was obviously gained at first hand, an enlightening view of theatre production was given . Appreciation was expressed to the President, Secretary and other members for their efforts during the past year. The December meeting will, as usual, be a festive one, with representatives from other local W.I. 1 s being invited. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE A big thank you to all those who helped at the Anniversary Dance and to those who attended to make it a success. NEW YEAR DANCE - Tuesday, 31st December - Village Hall. Tickets from : Events for 1997 Tickets £7.50. 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. Please book as early as possible. Mrs. M. Baker Elm View Marsh Lane Tel: 661435 Mrs. L . Parker 17 Meadow Way Dorney Reach Tel: 25307 Valentine Dance - Saturday May Dance - Saturday 15th February - 8 17􀉓h May - 8 25th October - 8 Anniversary Dance 11 -13- p.m. p. m. p.m. THAMES VALLEY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND We thank all our supporters for helping to raise the magnificent sum of £3, 240 at our recent Auction of Promises * * * Thank you to all those who came to the Lunch at Old Cottage in aid of the T.V.A.P. in September, which made £200. The Playground is very busy and keeping up a high standard of care, but leans heavily on local support to survive. Many thanks for all the help from this community throughout the year. Sylvia Livsey DORNEY COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOL Congratulations to Deputy Head Mrs. Lesley Birtwell who has been appointed Headteacher of Albert Bradbeer Junior School in Birmingham. She has been at Dorney for six years, where she has made an outstanding contribution in all areas. She will be missed by her colleagues and the children when she leaves at the end of term. We wish her every success in her new school. Mrs Jane Fallows has been appointed to the post of Deputy Head and will commence her duties at the beginning of January. She comes to Dorney from Langley Manor School in Slough. Welcome Jane, we hcipe you will enj oy working at Dorney. Class 1 children, together with Ms Jo Stewart, their class teacher, and Mrs Shirley Hewitt-Teal, Parish Councillor and School Governor, planted bulbs in the Picnic Park recently. The crocus and lily bulbs were supplied jointly by South Bucks District Council, Dorney Parish Council and Bressinghams and will make a delightful display in the Spring. Local Senior Citizens will be invited to watch years 2, 3 and 4 perform Oliver, this term's school play. This will take place on Tuesday 10th December, and will be the School's first production in the Oxlade Hall. LOCAL CONCERT ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Wednesday, 18th December at 8pm in Burnham Park Hall (l􀌸wer end ?f Burnham High Street, parking by the library). Burnham Concert Band will play music appropriate to the festive season. The band comprises over 40 wind, brass and percussion players of all ages. Tickets available on the door, price £3. -14- CHARITY CAROL SINGING DORNEY REACH Thursday 19th December Meet 6.30, Corner Meadow Way and Harcourt Road Everyone welcome, singers and collectors Refreshments supplied Contact Peter or Dot Belcher CHURCHWARDENS Mrs. Mary Baker Elm View Marsh Lane Dorney Reach Maidenhead, Berks Tel. 01628 661435 01628 27047 -15- Mr. Rod Dollimore 35 Tilstone Close Eton Wick Windsor Berks Tel. 01753 856104 ALL RESIDENTS The Eton-Domey Project urgently needs to employ a helper (or helpers) to cover the job of House Keeper while Mrs Rosemary Morton takes sick leave during January and February I 997. Can anybody offer help over this period, whether part-time or full-time? Does anybody in the community know of somebody from outside who might be able to help? In addition to this, for the last year or so, we have been looking for someone to take the post of resident General Assistant at the Eton -Domey Centre. In spire of advertising widely we have not succeeded in finding a suitable person. We offer full board and lodging, and a salary of £6,000 p.a. The work is mainly cleaning and cooking, but may also involve answering the telephone and taking messages. It is useful if the person can drive. We must fl1J this post, either temporarily or permaaendy, if the work of the Cen tre is to continue in tbe usual way over the next fe w months. Any offers please to Rev'd C.MJONES, Caxton House, as soon as possible. ETON WICK VILLAGE HISTORY GROUP Wednesday, January 22nd at Eton Wick Village Hall 7. 30 p.m. The Group are holding a Festive Evening. which will include punch, snacks and a local quiz. Everyone is welcome. • * * EDITORS ' NOTE Although we are willing to withhold names and addre sses we will not accept anonymous contributions for publication. REMINDER . . The Parish News is not published in January. -16- DIARY OF EVENTS Wednesday 18th December Thursday 19th December Tuesday 31st December Saturday 18th January Wednesday 22nd January DORNEY W.I. DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY P.C.C. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60 ' s CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY BOWLS CLUB RAINBOWS BROWNIES GUIDES EXPLORERS. Christian Youth Group ( 8-12 years old) SONSHINE SEEKERS ( 5-10 years .old) VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS DORNEY BABY SITTING CLUB Burnham Concert Band - Festive Music Burnham Park Hall 8 p.m, Charity Carol Singing in Dorney Reach Meet corner Meadow Way/Harcourt Rd. 6 , 30p.m . New Year Dance Dorney Village Hall 8 p. m.- 1 a.m. Parishes New Year Party Eton Church Hall 7-10 p.m. Eton Wick History Society Festive Evening Eton Wick Village Hall 7.30 p.m. Second Wednesday of each month Second Tuesday of each month First Wednesday of each month the Vicarage 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. January, March, May Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney. Tuesdays 12. 15-2 .00 Dates : 10/12 Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7. 30-10 . 30 p.m. Every Friday Dorney School 3 . 30- 4 . 30 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 6-7 . 30 p.m. Every Wednesday the Vicarage 7 . 15-9 p.m. See Church diary/notice boards for meeting place , dates & times Anne Caldwell 01628 602706 Karen Jones 01628 25037 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME Chief Co-ordinator: - Mike Hoile 01628 25407 TO REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE LOCAL POLICE 01753 506000 TO REPORT INCIDENTS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE 999 -17- St.JAMES' DUTY ROT A Further details of Services are in this magazine. 1 st December Sidesman 1 1 .00 am Flowers Cleaning 8th December 1 1 .00 am Sidesman First Reader Coffee Flowers Cleaning 15th December 9.00 am Sidesman 1 1 .00 am 3.00 pm Flowers Cleaning 22nd December 1 1 .00 am 6.30 pm Sidesman Flowers Cleaning 24th December 5.30 pm Sidesmen 1 1 .30 pm Sidesman First Reader 25th December 1 o.ooam Sidesman Reading Advent Sunday Mr Handy Family Worship at Eton Wick Mrs Belcher Mrs Street Advent 2 Parish Communion Mr Pepler Mrs Liney Mrs Baker Mrs Robinson Mr & Mrs Dollimore Advent 3 Holy Communion Mrs Richmond Combined Worship at Eton Wick Boveney Carol Service Mrs Ames Mrs Robb Advent 4 No Service CAROL SERVICE John 5, v36b-end Isa 55, v1 -1 1 Mr Dollimore, Mrs Baker & Mrs Dyson All Ladies Mrs Belcher & Mrs Neal CHRISTMAS EVE Chrlsllngle Service Mrs Baker, Mrs Dyson & Mr Hayton Midnight Mass Mr Dollimore Mr Pepler CHRISTMAS DAY • Family Communion Mrs Richmond Stephen Baker -18 - Luke 2, v8-20 Micah 5, v2-5a John 1 , v1 -14 29th December 11.00 am Sidesman First Reader 5th January 9.00 am Sidesman 11.00 am Cleaning Flowers 12th January 11.00 am Sidesman First Reader Coffee Cleaning 1 filh J,1nuary 9.00 am Sidesman 11.00 am 26th ,J;muary 11.00 am Sidesman First Reader Coffee Cleaning 2nd Fegruary 9.00 am Sidesman 11.00 am Cleaning 9th February 11.00 am Sidesman First Reader Coffee Cleaning SUNDAY after CHRISTMAS Combined Service at DORNEY Mrs Baker Mrs Hayton 2nd SUNDAY after CHRISTMAS Holy Communion Mr Liney Family Worship at Eton Wick Mr & Mrs Dollimore Mrs Springbett EPIPHANY 1 Parish Communion Mr Hayton Mrs Perryman Mrs Westendorp Mrs Baker & Mr Dollimore EPIPHAN Y2 Holy Communion Mr Dollimore Com bined Worship at Eton Wick 9th SUNDAY before EASTER Parish Communion Mrs Dyson Mrs Richmond Mr & Mrs Hayton Mrs Belcher & Mrs Neal 8th SUNDAY before EASTER Holy Communion Mr Liney Family Worship at Eton Wick Mrs Robb 7th SUNDAY before EASTER Parish Communion Mr Pepler Mr Perryman Mr & Mrs Perryman Mrs Street -19- Luke 1, v26-38a 1 Cor. 1, v26-end Matt 24, v37-44 1 Kings 19, v9-18 Matt 5, v1-12 1 Cor 4, v8-13 Mark 2, v13-17 Philemon. v1-16 FREEDOM TO ENJOY A PAIN FREE UFE! without the USt! of drugs in/e,'l!Stl!I/? 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