..... I Dorney Parish News l HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING h RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY P8BU!§􀀈AP􀀉L􀀊 UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JILL HARRIS Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor Berkshire Telephone: 0 I 628 661275 INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL - QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes Milk ■ Early Morning Delivery􀀹􀀺 s,;.,. 1 r,;;;;====􀀆􀀇 k,J/!/.􀀅 ·", Groceries ■ O ,s,;-.:: ,, ,1 'f!,..!i, IOl[?[l􀀇[?􀀈􀀉,7 --,! CalorGas ■ 01753 865784 - ' Home madeCakes ■ • LJ newsagentj __,􀀚, ) F ree Range Eggs ■ - - - Photo copying 5p per copy ■ • 􀀘 •••• Dry Cleaning- 48 hour service ■ 􀀃 \) 'J ,7 Large Selectionotgreetingscards ■ '..--·./ 7[J'@·(o\(􀀥-O ,· __ ···& Knittingwool ■ / I \J -- \S􀀛C I U b "A _.,,.,. 􀀣\. (􀀆􀀇 􀀃>i(f OPEN 6am 7DAYSAWEEK \ ,---􀀙 1(Jif,f_ •· , ........ '- ········ ... a££ ut fffoo-􀀤 ..cruw, Et«m Wick ■ LAKE END ROAD• DORNEY• WINDSOR• SL4 6QS Organic Farm. 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JAMES, DORNEY Full details of our Services and Children's Activities are included in this magazine TEAM VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Paul Reynolds The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 METHODIST CHAPEL, Eton Wick Sunday 10.30am 6.30pm Morning Service and Sunday School Evening Service ST. GILBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eton Wick Sunday Mass 9.00am OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burnham Saturday Sunday 6pm 9am, 10.15am and 6pm Vigil Mass Mass Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editors: Mr. C. C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DX Tel: 01628624121 Mrs. J.M. Spencer, Dorincow1, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DT Tel: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors. Mrs. M.C. Cody Distributors: Mrs Cobb, Mr Goodier, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hellmuth, Mrs HewittT- eale, Mrs Jackman, Mrs Millward, Mrs Oxlade, 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 subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. • ISSUE NO. 1/04 EDITORIAL FEBRUARY 2004 In November we reported the return of PC Dave Howard, who, after a period of absence, was once again named the Dorney officer of our local community police team. He, very conscientiously and to our satisfaction, patrolled the parish on his bicycle every day. I must now report that PC Howard has a new posting and is no longer a member of the local community team. We now welcome our new area beat officer, WPC Caroline Purcell. Eton Wick and Eton, which were linked with Slough, now come within our local community police area, and so WPC Purcell's beat covers Taplow, Dorney, Eton Wick and Eton It has not been revealed if she possesses a bicycle on which to patrol her patch, but I do hope that we, and any would-be felons, will be aware of her regular presence within the parish. The importance of a local police presence and of an active Neighbourhood Watch cannot be over emphasized in view of recent opportunist break-ins. I am informed that there were three burglaries in Dorney Reach just before Christmas and Mike Haile, our Neighbourhood Watch Chief Co-ordinator, warns that in the light of the sheer audacity of some burglars, everyone should be on the alert. In this issue you will find a letter from Michael Page, Assistant Chief Constable, Thames Valley Police, dealing with the handling of non-emergency calls etc. As you know, these calls are directed to Police Enquiry Centres (PEC's) whose operators will not have the same local knowledge as officers working in stations close to the caller. Mr. Page says that the number of calls answered within 20 seconds by PEC's has increased. Our calls may be answered more quickly, but what is more important to you and me is that we can get a physical response to our reported 'incident'. There are innumerable stories of calls to the police reporting burglaries or unsocial behaviour to which the police show no interest or say they are too busy on other matters. It has got to the stage where people expect no response and will not phone the police because they consider it a waste of time. No wonder that the Government are claiming that burglaries are down! A newspaper report tells of how a trail of salad cream led police to a thief after a shopkeeper he tried to rob drenched him from head to toe with the contents of a catering-sized bottle. When.police arrived shortly afterwards, they followed the salad cream along the pavement and found a man riear by, trying to clean it off. The most implausible part of this report is - • When police arrived shanty afterwards '. We have not had a visit from a road-sweeping vehicle for four months. The roadside gutters in Dorney Reach Road are now clogged with soggy, rotting leaves. My personal telephone calls of complaint to the appropriate department in SBDC have produced no result, perhaps the Parish Council can get some action. An annually increasing Community Charge warrants a better service! _,_ Church Services in February 2004 Sunday 1st 9.30am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1.00am Family Service & Baptism 6.30pm Worship led by youth band Wednesday 4th I 0.00am Holy Communion (BCP) Sunday 8th 9.30am Holy Communion St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Evangelist Eton I 1.00am Family Communion with children's groups St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick I 1 .00am Morning Worship St.John the Evangelist Eton Sunday 15th 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Combined Worship with children's groups St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick Sunday 22nd 9.30am Family Worship 1 1 .00am Holy Communion with children's groups I 1.00am Holy Communion Sunday 29th 1 1.00am Combined Holy Communion LENT LUNCHES St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Evangelist Eton Charity Lunches will be held during Lent from 12 noon to 2 p.m. The proceeds raised go to a charity chosen by the hostess. Everyone is welcome. Thursday 4th March Thursday 1 1th March Thursday 18th March LENT SUPPER Thursday 25th March Alice Roberti Sylvia Livsey Ged & Sue Pearce 7 - 8.30 p.m. Angie Wood-Dow Dorney Lodge Village Road The Old Cottage Village Road Eton/Dorney Centre Old Dimmings Village Road • • -•fo>:fff"",..oliH-;, ., 􀀈􀀉y Lake 􀀃-->/,I LAKE LINES Dorney Lake staff wish all their neighbours a Happy New Year. Here is our news: ❖ Not long before Christmas Olympian Matthew Pinsent, President of the new Dorney Boat Club for competent junior rowers and a Trustee of Dorney Lake Trust, the Registered Charity running the Lake, presided over 'Splash & Dash'. This was a multi-part day enabling young rowers to show their water and gym skills to guests from South Bucks District Council, the Royal Borough, the Amateur Rowing Association and other supporting organisations and for six new boats to be named in traditional fashion. Despite rather glum weather a good time was had by all and the young people were thrilled to receive awards from Mr Pinsent. ❖ In January a Burns' Night Supper, mounted by Soroptimist International, is being held again, complete with piper and conversations with the haggis. Part of the proceeds will go to two cystic fibrosis trusts. ❖ The Trustees of The Thames Valley Adventure Playground are having their annual fundraising bridge drive in the Boathouse on 4lh February. ❖ An initiative is afoot to offer facilities and tuition to over-50 rowers from this summer. Rowing is one of the best, non-impact fitness sports and non-specialists can enjoy it as much as more serious rowers. Watch this space. ❖ You will have seen in the media that the Lake has been nominated as an Olympic venue, should the London 2012 bid succeed. This is an honour and will benefit rowing for young and old and the area generally. Patricia Powell THANKS TO THE CAROLLERS A note of thanks to all those who supported the carol singing around Dorney Village. This year we were a merry band of around 20 and all in good voice. We raised the marvellous sum of £170, the best yet! Half of this money has been given to St. James Church, Dorney, and the other half sent to Cancer BACUP. I would also like to say a special thank you to our village pub, The Palmer Arms, for welcoming us in to sing and then allowing us all to join in with their festivities. A perfect ending on a cold night, many thanks. Angie Wood-Dow. THAMES VALLEY ' MP/CT 19 December 2003 De􀃞_P 􀃟􀃠(􀃡_h/To wn.C lerk, Michael Page QPM, BA(Hons) Assistant Chief Constable, Community Services Thames Valley Police HQ Oxford Road todtington Oxon. OXS 2NX Tet 01865 848501 Fax. 01865 846654 carole.teifel@thamesvatley.pnn.police uk UPDATE ON NON-EMER6ENCY CALL HANDLING Back in June I wrote to you about a major piece of work which Thames Valley Police was undertaking to improve the way in which people can make contoct with the Force. In particular, we have concentrated on improving our non-emergency call handling as we fully appr:eciate tha't "the service provided earlier in the year was poor. I am pleased to be able to tell you that we have made some progress since June, although we still have some way to go. The number of abandoned calls to the Police Enquiry Centres (PECs) and ·to our switchboard has fallen significantly, and the. number of calls answered within 20 seconds by PECs and switchboard staff has also increased. An extra 16 operators have now been recruited to work in the PECs to deal with the. 30,000 plus non-emergency caJls Thames Valley Police receives every week. We are also making changes to our control rooms in order to be able to respond more effectively to your calls, and that means the PEC operators are helping with 999 calls in the short term. However, once our new systems are proven, you should see further improvement in the W SWEEPIN& The sweeping scheduled for November/l>ecember did not take place; members of the Council will shortly be meeting the l>istrict officr responsible for sweeping and grass cutting to try to ensore a bettr and more predictable service. UBRARY SERVICE County propose to discantlraa the NrYice at Dorney Reach Marsh Lane and may change the timing in Meadow Way. Any cam- to the Clerk. PLANNIN6 - ALL WS.COME 7p11 to 8pm, 10th FEBRUARY SBl>C chief planner !>avid 6reen will explain plaming rules and canstraints at the Eton Dorney Centre on 10th February. If you have specific questions on any local plans or Issues, please advtse the Clerk not latr than 2nd February. COUNTY l>ESI6NATEI> BUDGET The County Council amaally sets aside a sum for projects designated by the 12 Parish Councils In South Bucks. This year £100,000 Is available for thase selected as mast -op la1e. Dorney has submitted twa schemes (a) ....,._ lighting and (b) footpath 􀆰 Road to Coort Lane. l>ecision day 1 1 th February. -6- • t>ORNEY PARISH PUMP c""""ruedJ BEST KEPT VIU.A6E COMPETITION- CO- ORDINATOR REQUIRED Foll-Ing ...- 2nd place last year. the Council has entered for 2004. It Is hoped that we can do better this year. with more SU)IIJOrt from residents and improved grass cutting and 􀇿ng performance by the District Council. Please contoct the Clerk If you would like to volunteer to en-ordinate ...- efforts (labour & funds available). DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL: MEETINGS & CONTACTS DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETS Oft the SOCOlld Tuesday of --,, - except August. Meetings s1wt at &JNR at the Eton Dorney CcntN; ruidcnts may ark quations. light ,_...,.lly pro>ided. Polic:a attaftd --,, other - (next- FEBRUARY) Forthcoming IIICCtlngs - Tuudays. 10th FEBRUARY. 11th MARCH • " • ANNUAL PA.RISH MEETIN6 24th MA RCH 2004 ."***"**"**""***** ALL ENQUIRIES. complaints, co,, suggatiDIIS and congratulatiDIIS relating to parish affairs, inclucling grass artting, lighting 4 mai-. shooU be addrascd to the Clerk, Glcndo Collins, Council Off'occs. 4!lb High St. I,w, Bucks SLO 9NI> . Phone 01= 6!5!1331, fax 01= 6!14922; •-mail dorneycouncil@co -net.com POLICE- BURNHAM POLICE STATION 01628 601907 RECYCLING/COUECTION PROBLEMS 01753 748330 DORNEY 8 DISTRICT HOR.TIC OLTORAL SOCIElY FRI DAY 2 7th FEBRUARY 2004 DDHSFAMOUS STEAK PI E SUPPER IM DORHEY\111.I.AGE HAU. SfARTS 8PM GOOD FOOD • GARDENING QUIZ (easy} • RAFFLE ### NEW t.4Et.4BERS WELCOt.4E ### OTHER EVENTS 2004 hlARCH281ll hlARCH281ll APRILURD JUH112tml JIILV 411f M.V 181ll SIPTIIMIIER411t 􀈀IST OCT/NOV HO\ID4ER 19TH WAU.ID GARDBH OPEN E\IIIHIHG SPRIHG GARDBH COMPll"ITl10H CHIIESI & WINE BARIIICUI COACH OlmHG SUWMER GARDIHS CO.SC: I I ION AHMUALSHOW --IIARHDAHCI SOHetWMIBRESSIHGHA-..S ElfflWFRII GUEST SPIAKIR DISCO VIHUITBA FREIDmW DmWFRII GUEST SPIAICD SUBJICTTO DIMAHD -ABM FOR 11CKl!TS, FUR'IHER IHFO RMA110H OR TO JOIH phone (0 1 628) 777371, 603036 or 626972 -7- The Eton Dorney Centre (Dorney Parish-Eton College Project) In 1971 the Charity was set up to provide full board accommodation and facilities suitable for groups of children and young people to come and stay. Residential stays for holidays, education and spiritual growth are at the heart of the work of the Centre. A wide variety of groups make use of the Centre's excellent facilities. They include charities seeking to rebuild the lives of young people caught up in prostitution, drugs, violence and crime. Christian and secular youth groups use the facilities at weekends to look at faith and life issues within a fun programme and a number of Schools, with moderate learning difficulties, gain so much from their midweek stays. During the Easter and summer holidays Oxford University students bring groups of children under the care of Social Services for holidays. In spite of their many problems, the children form fruitful relationships within a caring, secure and nonjudgemental environment. We believe that a 'residential experience' makes a positive contribution to the growth and development of all the children and young people, some with damaged lives, who visit the Centre. Two years ago we were most grateful to the Stuart Singers for performing in Eton College Chapel. As well as an exceptionally entertaining evening, the concert raised enough funds for us to completely refurbish the largest bedroom at the Centre. We are pleased that they have agreed to support the work of the Centre again at Eton College School Hall on Saturday 6th March 2004, which will be hosted by Rev Canon Roger Royle. -8- • t, The Stuart Singers are delighted to be back in Eton to support the Dorney Parish-Eton Co llege Project following their visit to the College Chapel two years ago. Formed in 1992, the Minchinhampton based Stuart Singers are a 65-strong mixed voice choir, whose aims are to raise funds for local and national charities while giving the opportunity for people to participate in a wide range of choral music. Membership is drawn not only from the Stroud Valleys but also from further afield, e.g. Cheltenham, Gloucester & Tetbury. The choir is also well supported by 180 associate members, 18 bus iness members and the social and performing activities of the choir blend well. The choir's main concerts are in June and December in Holy Trinity Church, Minch inhampton, but other requests raise the number of performances to 12-15 concerts each year. The choir has assisted many organisations with their fundraising and, together with donations from their own concerts , have donated over £85 ,000 to worthwhile causes since 1992. The choir enjoyed their second tour to France last year and had the enjoyable experience of performing in Chartres Ca thedral. This was followed by their third visit to Gloucester Cath edral in December to perform seasonal music for the Severn Sound Money Mountain Appeal. -9- ,. .. 􀈃 RT GERS 􀈄 RT S ERS THE DORNEY PARISH -ETON COLLEGE PROJECT (REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 305994) INVITE YOU TO A CONCERT IN ETON COLLEGE SCHOOL HALL (BY KIND PERMISSION OF THE PROVOST & FELLOWS) SATURDAY 6TH MARCH 2004 7.30PM FEATURING THE STUART SINGERS evening hosted by Rev Canon Roger Royle ADULTS £10 CONCESSIONS £6 AVAILABLE FROM: THE ETON DORNEY CENTRE 01628 662823 "'Eto􀀄􀀅y "'EtonD􀀨􀀩􀀪y -10- • J,t 􀄊 "' 􀀣 1 to, TO OUR 1/;4􀀌&1i711't& 'D//1'te& IN THE 1/1-rU,4tJ& ?,l;'t,.,U ON j SATURDAY 218T FEBRUARY 􀀇 8 p.m. GOOD MUSIC - GOOD FOOD - GOOD COMPANY BRING YOUR OWN DRINK AND GLASSES· TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW £8 PHONE MARY BAKER, 66 1 435 -1 1- Dear Editor, Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney. Thank you to all of you who sent Christmas cards and good wishes to the Duke and Duchess of Dorney. Most thoughtful of you all. One lady wrote saying she had experienced difficulty obtaining Christmas cards with a nativity scene, and also had heard so few carols on the radio and TV. Worry no more. * I. The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon (address below) each year does Christmas cards with nativity scenes, as well as donkey and robin cards. 2. Carols can always be heard at Christmas on classic FM radio and BBC 2 TV - carols from King's College, Cambridge. ** 3. King's College Choir, Cambridge (address below) does a wonderful selection of cards, as well as Gregorian/plain chant and classical music (including Handel, Vivaldi, Bach etc.) on tape and CD. For the very best quality choral work, I would recommend King's College Choir conducted by David (now Sir David) Willcocks On Christmas Eve 1919, King's College Cambridge began its annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, and thus added an extra stamp of propriety to tunes that had started life as simple folk songs. Faced with the task of supplying a variety of Christmas music, the successive organists of King's have turned their hand to carol arrangements. Most celebrated are those by Sir David Willcocks whose name must now be familiar to carol singers throughout the English speaking world. Sir David and King's College Choir really are the very best. Finally, in the midst of England's St. George's-flag-waving crowd in London, welcoming home our Rugby Union World Cup winners, was a young lady holding up a large placard which read "Jonny, marry me." Now who could deny that young lady her declaration of love? Let's face it girls, you've all had your moments, when, dancing cheek to cheek with your beloved, you looking longingly into his eyes as he gently whispered into your ear those magic words "Darling ... ..... Mum says to be home by midnight." Ah, yes, you remember it well! Regards, Tony Dixon-Smith (D. D.) * The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon. EXI0 0NU Phone:- 01 395 578222 ** King's College Chapel Shop Ltd., King's College, Cambridge. CB2 1ST Phone:- 01223 30 I 529 -12- • t, Jane Morgan Dresses Quality Dress Hire I have a wide range of evening wear and accessories to suit every age Ball gowns, prom dresses and black tie reception wear From size 6 - 22 To enjoy a friendly and relaxed service call for an appointment Day -Evenings - Weekends 01753 859727 or 07887 994222 Boveney Road, Dorney The Editor It may be of interest to record an observation made at the Rowing Lake on New Year's eve. We were walking alongside the Rowing Lake arowid mid-day when we observed a large flock of Cormorants perform a remarkable display of co-ordinated fishing. Initially the flock was settled together on the Lake where we were able to count over 100 birds. Then a few took off, flew ahead of the others and landed on the water. The remainder then paddled towards the leaders and started diving for fish. As if to a plan, a succession of small groups of birds from the back, who had been diving, then flew to the front and took up the leading position. We could see that the whole flock was moving along the Lake at our walking pace. The leap-frog behaviour pattern of flying ahead. presumably to disturb fish. followed by diving and fishing, continued for about half-an-hour. During this time the birds had moved about I 000m along the Rowing Lake. By the time we had reached the end of the Lake, the Connorants had completely stopped this 􀁱tivity and were resting on the water. Jean and Peter Tyler TEDDIES MUSIC CLUB For pre-school children and their carers. With live music, singing, action rhymes, dancing, percussion instruments, colouring pictures and refreshments. Dorney Village Hall, Tuesdays 9.30&10.30am. Call Blaise or Sally on 01628 605091/669206 for info. -13- Dorney Social Diary Saturday 21 st February Wednesday 2st11 February Friday 27* February Thursday 4di March Saturday 60i March Thursday 11111. March Thursday 18111 March Wednesday 24 th March Thursday 25th March Friday 26• March Sunday 28'" Man:h Friday 23rd April Saturday 26th June Sunday 4" July Sunday 18" July Saturday 4th September Friday 1 st October Friday 19• November DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY VIl.LAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60's CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT Valentine Dance Village Hall 8 p.m. Eton Wick History Group Meeting Eton Wick Village Hall 7.30 p.m. DDHS Steak Pie Supper Village Hall 8 p.m. Lent Lunch 12noon-2 p.m. Domey Lodge Stuart Singers Eton College School Hall 7.30 p.m. Lent Lunch 12noon-2 p.m. The Old Cottage Lent Lunch 12noon-2 p.m. Annual Parish Meeting Village Hall 8 p.m. Lent Supper 7 - 8.30 p.m. Old Dimmings DDHS Walled Garden Open Competition Bressinghams DDHS Spring Garden Competition DDHS Cheese and Wine Village Hall 8 p.m. DDHS Barbecue/Disco Village Hall 8 p.m. DDHS Coach Outing. Venue TBA DDHS Summer Gardens Competition DDHS Annual Show DDHS Han1est Supper Village Hall 8 p.m. DDHS Son et Lumiere & AGM Village Hall 8 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month Second Monday of alternate months i.e. March, May, July Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month unless Indicated (*) 12.15-2.00 Dates 2004: 10/2 9/3 20/4* 11/5 8/6 6n• No lunch club in August 14/9 12/10 9/11 14/12 Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7 .30-10.30 p.m. Telephone 01628 629381 (between 4.30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) -14- • RAINBOWS BROWNIES ATTITUDE Youth Group 24/7 8-12's Group Every Thursday Village Hall 4.30-5.45 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 6-7.30 p.m. Every other Thursday evening ( for Eton/Dorney Centre ( details Monday evenings during term time ( see Eton/Dorney Centre ( Church diary VILLAGE RALL BOOKINGS DORNEY BABY SITTING CLUB Mary Baker Karen Jones 01628 661435 01628 625037 ADVANCE NOTICE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING VILLAGE HALL 8pm WEDNESDAY 24th MARCH 2004 Budget, precept, maintenance, Best Kept Village Competition, lighting, policing. Parish, District and County Councillors will be present. All residents may speak and vote. Written questions accepted DORNEY TENNIS COURT Open to all £2.50 per hour or yearly season tickets available at the following £10 under the age of 18 £20 aged 18 and over £35family Contact Charlie Coish 01628 629381 -15- So uth Bu cks District Council Dealt with by: Your Ref: My Ref: Direct Line: Chris Marchant CM/ 01753 7411360 28 November 2003 Dorney Parish Council 45B High Street lver Bucks SLO 9ND F.A.O. Mrs G Collins, Parish Clerk Dear Mrs Collins Switchboard: fax: e-mail: Website: Council Offices Windsor Road Slough SL1 2HN Dx: 42266 Slough (West) Website: www.southbucks.gov.uk 01753 533333 01753 676214 chris. marchant@southbucks.gov.uk www. southbucks .gov .uk Refu se, Recy cling and Street Cleansing Best Value Review Thank you for your letter of the 13th November 2003 expressing your comments and concerns in regard to the above. If I may I will respond in the same order as the points you raise in your letter. Residents can have wheel kits for the paper boxes if they require them. When we purchased the paper boxes we ensured that the holes were pre-drilled, ready to receive the wheel kits if residents required. If residents cannot move the paper boxes even with the wheels i.e. they are disabled or elderly, then we can offer a back door collection service however for obvious practical reasons, we are trying to limit this number to the minimum because there is an additional cost to the Council for this. You comment that the service has deteriorated because of no back door collection, which I presume you mean because the paper collection was also moved to the boundary when the new glass and cans collection was introduced. There was strong feeling from the previous Council Tax survey that residents would like additional recycling collection services but would not want to see an increase in Council Tax. Therefore the new glass and cans collection service at the boundary was partly funded by moving the paper collection from the back door to the boundary as well. It is very common practice for Councils to utilise boundary collection and in fact very few Councils offer a back door collection. I am disappointed that you feel the service has deteriorated as we could not have introduced the new collection service without this change. I would like to think that although this may be inconvenient or difficult for some residents, it was the best way of offering additional services without additional cost. -16- Chief Executive: Chris Furness Directors: Jim Burness (Resources), Bob Smith {Services), Paul Geeh;;m {Communications) INVESIOll IN l'l!Ol'U • • • The wheel kits were a quick and easy solution to getting the boxes to the boundary but I agree that they may prove difficult to use on gravel drives. The company who supplies the wheels has already been asked by the Council to provide some samples of wheels which are much larger and should be more suitable for gravel drives. I will let all Parish and Town Councils know if the larger wheels are a success. If there are individual residents who find it difficult to leave the recycling box in the appropriate location for collection, then I would encourage them to contact this office where we can arrange for one of our Contract Monitoring Inspectors to visit the property and agree the appropriate location for collection. I hope the above answers the questions you raised,however I am more than happy to discuss any further queries you may have and thank you for your comments. Yours sincerely Chris Marchant Head of Property & Contract Services SLOUGH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Saturday 2 1 • February at 8 p.m. The Centre, Slough Overture, Cockaigne Piano Concerto No. 3 Naomi Iwase (piano) Enigma Variations Elgar Rachmaninov Elgar Tickets £1 1 - from Society Box Office 01753 643521 THE MILL AT SONNING Dinner Theatre Box Office 0 1 1 8 9698000 Tuesday 1 3/1 - Saturday 21/2 JUST BETWEEN OURSELVES Tuesday 24/2 - Saturday 3/4 THE FACE OF FEAR FLY-TIPPING HOTLINE The Environment Agency has powers under Section 59 of the Environment Protection Act 1990 to remove fly-tipped waste and to recover costs from those who deposit the waste or knowingly allow it to be illegally dumped. To report incidents of fly-tipping ring the EA's 24 hour hotline 0800 80 70 60. THREE WAY STRETCH You have, no doubt, been eagerly awaiting the answers to my December quiz: QI. A. No. Eton Wick will probably not be happy to be sharing their previously (almost) exclusive beat-bobby. Arrangements starting January 5th are one beat bobby to cover Taplow, Dorney & Dorney Reach, Eton Wick and Eton. Q2. A. Yes. Dorney will certainly notice the absence of their user- friendly cycling policeman, who applied but was not selected. Q3. A. No. Neither Taplow nor Dorney are likely to be satisfied with an arrangement which is likely to lead, certainly in the short term, to much time being spent sorting out anti social problems in Eton Wick. Q4. A. No. Our new Bobby does not have a bicycle but the odd use of a police car and a share of the South Bucks (your money) funded police car when it is not being used in one of the other eleven parishes. Q5. A. Probably. You may well have a bicycle if it hasn't been stolen during December when the Parish appeared to have been dispoliced. QUIZ for FEBRUARY QI. Have you seen our new Beat Bobby and wished her well ? Q2. If a Police Inspector has a dislocated shoulder, how many weeks sick leave does he need from his desk ? Q.3.An initiative launched early 2003 was to have created 280 extra beat police. What happened to Dorney's share ? GET YOUR SHEETS AIRED Dorney Lake (known to the Daily Telegraph as "The Eton-Domey Rowing Lake")has now been confirmed as the venue for rowing, should London be selected for the 2012 Olympics. When re-assuring the Olympic International Panel about transport, we will no doubt have referred to existing plans for a combined M4 spur and rail viaduct from Taplow. Residents should prepare themselves for a multitude of plans for the "improvements" - think grandstands, hotels, road widening. There are some. of course, who believe that London is unlikely to win but the influence ofEton College should not be, as George W might say, misunderestimated. GET ON By the time your are reading this, Geoff Hoon will have resigned, and the dog's breakfust known as the University Fees bill will have been passed, to the delight of the whole of New Labour and the l 000 extra civil servants needed to understand and service it; and so butchered that it won't serve its original purpose anyway. "Plan C" for the Railways, to replace the incredible deteriorisation caused by Mrs T and Driver Byers, will have been announced ( no doubt to be followed within a year by Plan D); the ten year Transport plan, now in tatters, will be revised if not shredded. New Public Inquiries will have been announced, the results of which, when promulgated in 2005 will be unlikely to have any real effect. Lord Hutton will have announced his findings, most important of which being that Teflon Tony is always, in the totality, veracity personified, compared with the evasions and mendacity found of other less decent sort of guys. (!,, And Y.Ql! have broken all your New Year Resolutions. ' 􀀊ffe6'utol>y 20M • • A small sample selected from the full and varied February programme at NORDEN FARM CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Allwood Road, Maidenhead Tel 01628 788997 Wednesday 25th February at 7.30 p.m. SNAP Theatre Company presents The Buddha of Suburbia HanifKureishi's novel adapted and presented for the stage by Andy Graham and Roger Parsley An exuberant culture-clash of music, sex, drugs and - most of all - love and lust in their many forms. Tickets £10 (£9 concessions) Sunday 29th February at 7 p.m. Norden Farm Fesival Chorus and Orchestra Rossini Birthday Concert Opera Choruses and Arias Charlotte Ellett (soprano) Alexandra Sherman (mezzo) Jonas Gudmundsson (tenor) Jonathan Wood (baritone) Victoria Wood (clarinet) Murray Hipkin (piano) Nigel Wilkinson (piano and harmonium) Conductor: John Cotterill Tickets £12 (£10.50 concessions) MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Tuesdays. Marsh Lane 1 1 .20 - 1 1 .35 a.m. Meadow Way 1 1 .40 - 12.05 p.m. Dates for 2004:􀄉 Feb. 3, 17 Mar. 2, 16, 30 Apr. 13, 27 May 1 1 ,25 ETON WICK HISTORY GROUP MEETING Eton Wick Village Hall Wednesday 25th February at 7.30 p.m. Talk: Bray - Yesterday and Today. Speaker: Richard Russell C.V.O. -19- 1st February 9.30am Sidesman Reading Intercessions Coffee 8th February 9.30 am Sidesman Intercessions Coffee Cleaning 15th February 9.30 am Sidesman Intercessions Coffee 22nd February 9.30am Sidesman Intercessions Coffee Cleaning 29th February 11.00am St.JAMES' DUTY ROTA FEBRUARY 2004 Presentation of Christ In the Temple Holy Communion (1662) Ralph Liney Jean Liney Luke 2:22-40 Rod Dollimore Mrs Westendorp & Mrs Langton Emerging Church I Holy Communion Liz Farrell reading tba Alice Roberti Alice Roberti Mr & Mrs Legge Emerging Church 2 Holy communion Sue Westendorp Liz Farrell Mrs Baker Emerging Church 3 Family Worship reading Iba Joe Hayton reading tba Gill Hayton Mrs Westendorp & Mrs Langton Mrs Dollimore & Mrs Wood-Dow Joint Service at Eton Churchwardens p1028 Mrs. Sue Westendorp 25 Conway Road Taplow Mr. Rod Dollimore 35 Tilstone Close Eton Wick SL46NG SL6 0LB 01628 605408 01753 856104 -20- • Private Nursing & Residential Care Home et in 9 acres of Beautiful Grou? • Highest qtiaffir24 hour professional nursing:ca􀀢re-:;::!idi:'.:;:. • Bedrooms - en-suite, telephone & TV • Nurse call & intercom system • Automalic lifts • Relaxed friendly atmosphere 􀂬EGISTERED NURSING 􀂭􀂮ME ASSOCIATION • Day room, television lounge, library, sunny conservatories • Excellent food, choice of menus, special diets • Long or short stay accornmodalion • Shopping trips, outings & entertainment • Visitors always welcome Parliament Lane, Burnham, Bucks SLI 8NU Midway Between M4 & M40 Motorways BURNHAM - (01628) 667345 QI =---------------------􀀆p DORNEY SCHOOL OF l),u.ic 􀀔1/ Principal Joan Kellett AIDT A B/L Welcome you to come dancing, ballroom/latin - adults. 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GILBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eton Wick Sunday Mass 9.00am OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burnham Saturday Sunday 6pm 9am, 10.15am and 6pm Vigil Mass Mass Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editors: Mr. C. C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach. Maidenhead. SL6 ODX Tel: 01628 624121 Mrs. J. M Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODT. Tel: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody Distributors: Mrs Cobb, Mr Goodier, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hellmuth, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Jackman, Mrs Millward, Mrs Oxlade, 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 l O issues (Payable in Advance) It is requested that Treasurers of Local Organisations pay their subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. ISSUE NO. 4/04 EDITORIAL MAY2004 In earlier decades of the Royal Mail's history one could post a letter in the afternoon and feel confident that it would be delivered the following morning. Despite modern developments in sorting and delivery techniques, such service is now rarely achieved. The reliability of 'the post' has been found wanting for some time and in the past few months it has got worse. We all received a copy of the letter headed 'changes to your mail deliveries' informing us that first and second deliveries would be combined into a single daily delivery. As this area has not had a second delivery service, we were not anticipating any new problems although we were asked to be patient while postmen and women 'got used to new rounds'. Well, there is a limit to patience! The single delivery plan promised that mail would be delivered by around lunchtime or well before this time. Obviously, lunchtime at the Royal Mail is around 3 o'clock! But surely it is not unreasonable to expect to receive one's letters at breakfast time? My mail has not been arriving until well into the afternoon. Maybe where I live is at the end of the line, rather like the mains water supply. If that is so, perhaps the round should be split into two, so that the post in Dorney Reach Road arrives earlier than at a time which would once have been considered a second delivery. I read in the national press that a pair of white storks could be about to make ornithological history by nesting in Britain. The storks have appeared in west Yorkshire and have started two nests, one on a tree and one on a telegraph pole. The last record of storks nesting in Britain was on St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, in 1416. Almost at the same time, came news of a white stork being seen in Dorney, along the Jubilee River. This bird has a six-foot wingspan, so twitchers should not have too much trouble spotting it. Unfortunately, it does not seem to have a mate, so without a partner and signs of nest building it will not share in the west Yorkshire ornithological history. Nevertheless, even a single stork brings a certain kudos to the parish. It, and 88 species of birds, some rare, have been attracted to the man-made Dorney Wetlands. The Dorney Wetlands are a prestigious addition to the local landscape, for Wetlands play a major role in the biosphere by providing habitats for a great abundance and richness of floral and fauna! species; they are also the last havens for many rare and endangered species. Who knows what exotic plants and creatures will be discovered there in the coming years. A word of warning; if you should observe a bird with a wide wingspan heading towards your home with a small bundle dangling from its beak, do not imagine that it is part of an improved Royal Mail postal service! The huge congregation that packed and overflowed St. James church at the memorial service to celebrate the life ofBrigit Ames was fitting evidence of the love and respect that Brigit had earned and enjoyed throughout her long life. The service was conducted by the Revd Paul Reynolds and Canon Roger Royle; and family, friends and neighbours had come from near and far to join in fond remembrance and farewell. Brigit moved to Dorney in 1937 and was its constant champion, organizing or playing -1- a leading role in church and village activities throughout the years. Roger Royle was an old friend and so was able to regale the congregation with many Brigit anecdotes e.g. "when Brigit was planning an event, you didn't volunteer, you were named." I was pleased to hear Roger's tribute to Brigit in his Radio 2, Sunday Half Hour Programme on I 8th April, when he spoke of his part in a memorial service for a wonderful parishioner, Brigit Ames, at the lovely church in Dorney and how she was still planning concerts up to her death at the age of 96, and how she liked to entertain, in her home, children from London's East End who were staying at the Eton/Dorney Centre. I can't remember Roger's words verbatim, for it took me by surprise, but I though it a generous tribute and rather nice that it was being broadcast nationwide. NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME Chief Co.ordinator:- Mike Hoile 01628 625407 TO REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE POLICE 08458 505505 TO REPORT INCIDENTS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE 999 SLOUGH PHILHARMONIC CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA Saturday 22nd May at 8 p.m. Eton College School Hall Requiem The Spirit of England Five Mystical Songs Durnfle Elgar Vaughan Williams Julie Kennard (soprano) Hadley Fraser (baritone) Tickets £1 1 - from Society Box Office 01753 643521 DORNEY 􀅣 DISTRICT NORTICUL TIJRAL SOCIETY presenl their Mll\ual BARBECUE Oil SATIJIIDAY 26th JUNE GOOD DISCO ++ GOOD FOOD ++ GOOD COMPANY ALLWELCOWE JULY 4 '11-1 COACH to SUDELEV CAS11.E {GLOUC} FULL DAY - ONLY £ 1 2 You can make a difference World poverty is such a huge problem that sometimes we're tempted to despair and think nothing can be done. Many of the decisions that affect poor countries and poor communities are made by politicians and business leaders in the rich world. Ordinary people like you and me, taking the time to write a postcard, go to a rally, or just wearing a Trade Justice badge, has meant that trade rules are becoming news. Politicians are getting the message that people want to see change. Here are some results of campaigning by individuals and groups over the past few years: ► More than £1 8.5 billion of poor countries debt has been cancelled, leading to a 70% rise in spending on health care. ► Sales of fairly-traded products by supermarkets have increased more than 15-fold. ► Seven of the UK's largest supermarkets have committed themselves to working for better standards for producers in developing countries. ► Jn the UK, 54 organisations have joined the Trade Justice Movement. ► Supporters have sent 57,000 postcards to the Department of Trade and Industry. ► More than 12,000 people turned up for the 2002 mass lobby of Parliament at Westminster, lobbying over half the MP's. ► More than 36,000 Trade Justice badges have been worn and the badge often appears on TV. Many organisations like Christian Aid are working for the benefit of the world's poor. Could you do something more to help them make sure that the voices of the world's poorest people are heard? Christian Aid week is 9th - 15th May. For more information phone Christian Aid on 020 7523 2248 or visit their website at www. christianaid.org.uk. Our local organiser is Mrs Jean Liney who lives in Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach. Paul Reynolds. A Summer Celebration A Concert as previously organised by Brigit Ames in aid of St James' Church funds See next month's advert for Performer and Ticket details Friday 2nd July at 8pm St James' Church, Domey Church Services in May 2004 Sunday 2nd 9.30am Holy Communion (said BCP) 11.00am Family Service with Rev Gem Sewell 6.30pm Worship led by the Attitude youth group Wednesday 5th 10.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 9th 9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Holy Communion with children's groups 11.00am Morning Worship Sunday 16th 9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Combined worship with children's groups Sunday 23rd 9.30am Family Worship I 1.00am Holy Communion with children's groups I 1.00am Holy Communion Sunday 30th 11.00am Combined Holy Communion MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Evangelist Eton St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Evangelist Eton Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Tuesdays. Marsh Lane 11.20 - 11 .35 a.m. Meadow Way 1 1 .40 - 12.05 p.m. Dates for 2004:- May 11, 25 June 8, 22 July 6, 20 August 3, 17, 3 1 ETON WICK HISTORY GROUP MEETING Eton Wick Village Hall Wednesday 121h May at 7.30 p.m. Watermills on the Thames From South Oxford to South of Windsor Speaker: Mr. Brian Eighteen -4- A small sample selected from the full and varied programme at NORDEN FARM CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Altwood Road, Maidenhead Tel. 01628 788997 Tuesday 1 8th - Saturday 22nd May at 7.30 p.m. Sat matinee 2.30 p.m. Maidenhead Operatic Society presents Chess By Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Tim Rice Tickets £10.50 £9.50 (concessions) Friday and Saturday evening £11 .50 Sat matinee £10.50 (all tickets) Wednesday 2"' June at 8 p.m. Janet Street-Porter: All the Rage An audience with the legendary columnist, presenter, editor, bosom buddy of the glitterati, confidante of queens and keen rambler. Join Janet for a top-notch bitching, backstabbing, special rant of the day and some surprises. Tickets £12 (£10 concessions) ******* ******* ADVERTISEMENTS Articles for sale etc. can be advertised in this magazine at the following rates:- 20 words or less £2 each additional word 1 Op ******* Which brings to mind one of Milton Shulman's 'Goldberg' stories:- When Mrs. Goldberg went to the offices of The Times to place an announcement of her husband's death, it only consisted of two words: 'Goldberg dead.' She was told by the clerk in charge that there was a minimum fee often pounds for five words and didn't she want to use up her allowance by adding another three words to her announcement? She returned with five words which read, 'Goldberg dead. Volvo for sale.' -5- ******* Motorway Noise A report by Cllr. Andrew Purdie, Dorney Pan. sh Counc.i l. Residents in Dorney Reach have been complaining about increased motorway noise. On Friday 5th Man:h Mr. David Keen, M4 Road Manager for die Highway Authority and Mr Mike Westcott of Mott McDonald (consultants to die Highway Audiority), along widi local MP Dominic Grieve visited Mr Les Williams, of Dorney Reach Road to discuss his grievances. Mr. Williams invited neighbours who have also been affected to attend the meeting. Approximately I O local residents attended. In 1998 Mott McDonald, on behalf of die Highways agency, calculated the noise pollution created by the motorway within our area The estimated future traffic flows along die M4 and population density were also taken into acconnt. The results showed dial die area at the bottom of Meadow Way would have an estimated noise level in excess of 68 decibels. This along with population ratio meant dial the noise reduction barriers were approved and built in 2002. These barriers are supposed to reduce the noise by 3db. Most residents present thought these results flawed as they make no allowances for the motorway rising to the motorway bridge, and the estimated increases in M4 traffic volumes were too low. Dominic Grieve intends to write to the minister to see if a review of die readings can be undertaken, aldiougb this is unlikely because of die precedent that this may set to odier areas. The mediod of calculation is not normally provided to the public; Mr David Keen agreed to release die calculation details to the Parish conncil if asked. This die parish conncil will do. The barriers erected were not extended over the entire length ofTrumpers field because it was calculated that the noise would be insufficient to warrant it and also because of cost issues. Their calculated figures were somewhat discredited during die meeting as a spot reading being taken in the school playground showed readings of up to 73db were easily obtainable. (Aldiough oddly die school has no rights to noise reduction as it's not classified as a residence). It apparently costs £ 500 per metre to erect the barriers, so a rough estimate of cost would be around £200,000 as barriers are ajuired on both sides of die motorway to cancel the effects of reflected noise. The tarmac used between junctions 7 and 8 is not the low noise type; this will be used when the road is resurfaced, as it has between junctions 6 & 7. This would have a dramatic effect on noise levels, possibly reducing them by as much as a third. Unfortunately roads are only resurfaced if diey are deemed to be unsafe, and this is not the case widi our section. Normal replacement maintenance will not happen nntil 2008 at die earliest, subject to monies being available. The highway authority official accepted that the road noise would now get worse until die road is resurfaced, but Dorney Reach is not considered a worthy enough case to be allocated these funds. The meeting was not encouraging but officials would be unlikely to suggest anything positive. We hoped diey registered the strength oflocal feeling. It was felt that we should continue to lobby for something to be done. We would like a 24 x 7 study to be conducted of die noise at various places within the village to take full account of weather md lrllflic flow conditions. This may formally illustrate that the quality of -6- life of residents is being blighted and help justify that Dorney is a worthy case. We will also be contacting the environment agency to see if this provides any avenue that may help our case. In the interim if you feel strongly on this topic you should write to the minister for Transport The Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP Department for Transport Great Minster House 76 Marsham Street London SWl P 4DR Or email on: alistair.darling@dft.gsi.gov.uk In the interests of future lobbying a copy of any correspondence you send would be appreciated with the C/O Parish counci l. At: - Dorney Parish Council, 45B High Street, Jver, Bucks, SL0 9ND email: domeycouncil@co-net.com Jane Morgan Dresses Quality Dress Hire I have a wide range of even ing wear and accessories to suit every age Ball gowns, prom dresses and black tie reception wear From size 6 - 22 To enjoy a friendly and relaxed service call for an apJM)intment Day- Evenings - Weekends 01753 859727 or 07887 994222 Boveney Road, Dorney DORNEY VILLAGE NALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MONDAY I olh MAY STAlUS 8 pm Sl1ARP COME M»Norney Reach is weekly on Thursdays; in other parts, (Lake End Rd, Court Lane, Common Rd., etc.), fortnightly. ENQUIRIES, complaints, comments, suggestions and congratulations relating to parish affairs, including gross cutting, lighting & maintenance, should be addressed to the Clerk. 6lcftda Collins, Council Offica, -411> High st. Iwr, Bucks SLO llNI>. "'- 01􀅌3 6!111331, fax 01􀅌3 654922; o-lllGII 􀍗ll@co-net.C .l 084!5 8 50!l 50!l 11URNHAM POLICE STAlION 01628 601907 - 1 1 - Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney. Dear Editor, PEDRO THE FISHERMAN It was a perfect English summer's evening. An emergency business meeting had been called for 6 p.m. sharp, in the boardroom two floors up, with around a dozen members attending. The boardroom's large windows had been opened to let the wann evening breeze waft through. Most staff had gone home and all was quiet. At 6 p.m. sharp, the chairman called the meeting to order and after brief preliminaries, commenced with the main item of the meeting. Suddenly, from the pedestrian alleyway below, an angry woman's voice echoed upwards into the boardroom. "Pedro, you bastardo, bastardo!" Even our limited knowledge of Spanish guessed that Pedro was not being greeted in endearing terms. Was this the original 'Pedro the Fisherman' with a girl in every port? What had he done? Was he late for his date? Had he forgotten her birthday? Had she caught him with another woman? Worst of all, had he forgotten the shopping? Was Pedro thinking, "Anything for a quiet wife," as he received a right royal roasting. To prevent further amusement and distraction to the board meeting, the large windows were temporarily closed. Down below I could see a smartly dressed Spanish-looking woman, left hand on hip, right finger wagging in poor Pedro 's face. That poor chap was definitely on a 'FIZZER. ' After 10 minutes or so, silence down below reigned once more, with Pedro pleading and running after his Spanish fire-cracker of a girl friend. Around 8 p.m., our meeting concluded, members made their way down to the company car park. "Anyone for a quick drink?" suggested one member. Good idea, for what had started as a perfect English summer's evening (one could visualize the piano playing Gershwin's "Summertime, and the living is easy.") had suddenly turned into a stormy 'La Donna E Mobile" (woman is fickle). I didn't say that girls, honestly. The Italian composer Verdi did in his opera 'Rigoletto' sometime between 1813 and 1901. Perhaps Verdi had suffered a similar fate to poor old Pedro, all those years ago. Poor chap! Settling down to a quiet pint or so, six of us decided that money could be made out of the Pedro incident. We could say that we had all planned to eventually get married. Then we experienced the Pedro incident at work, heard and witnessed by a dozen members, backed up by CCTV evidence. Since that summer evening, we had all suffered nightmares and flashbacks, putting us off marriage. As Spain is in the EU, subject to EU laws, and with our kindly old judge Lord Wolf, the Lord Chief Justice on our side, we could all end up compensation millionaires Brilliant idea - let's all drink to Pedro and his Spanish Fire-cracker girl friend. With apologies to Cole Porter we all sang "Who wants to be a millionaire? We do!" I cannot discuss the final outcome of our compensation claim in the interest of men's defence and compensation security which is data protected. Regards, Tony Dixon-Smith (D. D ) -12- 􀀜- The Spring Garden Competition Although the dreary winter months have now passed, gardens have yet to recover sufficiently for owners to want to allow them to be judged in our armual competition. Who can blame them? As it turned out seven gardens were entered and we had a chance to see the work that had been carried out to bring them up to a good standard. And very good they were too. It is most difficult to judge gardens when they are so different and yet have many features in common, but in the end the placings were close and we think fair. Large gardens Mr and Mrs Richmond Povey Stockwood Small gardens Mr and Mrs Middleton " " " Kellet " Townsend Hill The judges thoroughly enjoyed visiting you and thank you for all your hard work and cooperation. But to all our gardening friends, please enter the Summer Garden competition on July 18th. We look forward to a successful year again. ooRNEY TENNIS COURJ" o.... .. +- ' Open to all £2.50 per hour or .... ; yearly season tickets available at the following £10 under the age of 18 £20 aged 18 and over £35 family Contact Charlie Coish 01628 629381 -13- HELPING HANDS IN DORNEY ">􀊩 Housework and ironing duties. Regular or occasional contracts undertaken / by fully trustworthy local lady. - • ,"'=:!qY -'Please call Suzanne on O 1 628 631966✓ I􀀕 or 07746 4668844 FOR SALE Rowing Machine - Tunturi 203 with adjustable pneumatic hand and arm pulls. Ideal for home or club. Excellent condition. £70 cash. Phone 01628 667871 SEEKING NEW MEMBERS Existing players, or complete beginners - all are welcome. SUNDAYS 7pm - 10pm DORNEY VILLAGE HALL OAK STUBBS LANE MARSH LANE DORNEY REACH Contact: Mrs Ambrose 01753 853350 -14- OH YES You will have noted the latest white wash following the Inquiry into the financial arrangements of our past-next-prime-minister. (who?). Of the utmost probity, apparently, just a little careless with the paperwork and adding- up. Well,just you try making such excuses to Hector and you will soon find yourself with a penalty or two. And, should you be an (unpaid) Parish Councillor with the same affliction - F.A.M.D. (Financial Affairs Memory Deficit), - you would be up smartly before the Standards commissar and probably relieved of any council duties for the next three years. NOWT SO PERMANENT Earlier this year I reported that South Bucks District Council had decided not, after all, to move their offices in the foreseeable future. However you may recently have read that they will indeed trundle off, this September, to Denham, on a temporary basis "in order to be in the centre of their area". Well, they must be using different maps to me. Now, I would not wish you to conclude that the pearls which I cast before you in this column monthly, except August and January, are anything but the epitome of accuracy; what can't speak can't lie, as they say. So I must quote the source ofmy original information which is the minutes of a S. Bucks District Forum, held on 22nd October 2003 which read as follows " .... the Chief Executive SBDC . .......... confirmed that there had been no public consultation on the proposed move to Capswood [Denham] as it would only have been a temporary one. Subsequently a decision had been taken, in the best interests of the Council, not to move to Capswood". Officers now claim that this move will save us over £2 million, which [ would have thought might be in anyone's best interest and therefore must be viewed with suspicion Let's see the figures and hear the full story. What hidden agenda drives a move just to be "in the District" when, for most Parishes, access to Slough must be better than to Denham. And how long is temporary? WITCH WAY Is the person navigating from George & Tony's Middle East "Road Map" female? DORNEY SCHOOL SUMMER FETE 2004 Dorney School PTA will be holdin§ its ever-popular Summer Fete on Saturday 19 June 2004 Come along and enjoy a host of attractions for all ages including bouncy castles, children's play area and children's pony rides. Browse around the many stalls and have a leisurely lunch from the Food Hall or Barbeque. A programme of entertainment will delight you during the afternoon, plus many raffles, tombolas and games galore. Refreshments will be available, with a separate Beer Tent should any Dads need further encouragement!!! Gates open at 12.00 noon - 3.00 p.m. Please park on Trumpers Field. -15- 2ndMay 9.30am Sidesman Intercessions Flowers Coffee 9th May 9.30 am Sidesman Intercessions Coffee Flowers Cleaning 16th May 9.30 am Sidesman Intercessions Coffee 23rd May 9.30am Sidesman Intercessions Coffee Flowers Cleaning 3oth May 11.00am 6th June 9.30am Sidesman Reading Intercessions & Coffee Flowers Mrs. Sue Westendorp 25 Conway Road Taplow SL6 0LB 0 I6 28 605408 St. JAMES' DUTY ROTA MAY 2004 4th Sunday of Easter Holy Communion ( 1662) Ralph Liney John 10:22-30 Sue Westendorp Mrs Legge Mrs Westendorp & Mrs Langton Christian Aid Family Communion Rod Dollimore Alice Roberti Mr & Mrs Hayton Mrs Roberti Mr & Mrs Hayton 6th Sunday of Easter Holy Communion Sue Westendorp Sue Westendorp Alice Roberti reading to follow John 5:1-9 Sunday after Ascension Day Family Worship Alice Roberti John 17:20-26 Muriel & David Pepler Mr & Mrs Hayton Mrs Springbett Mrs Westendorp & Mrs Pepler Pentecost Service at Eton Trinity Sunday Holy Communion ( 1662) Ralph Liney Jean Liney John 16:12-15 Mary Baker Mrs Legge Churchwardens p1077 p1068 pl085 pl084 Mr. Rod Dollimore 35 Tilstone Close Eton Wick SL46NG -16- 0 1753 8561 04 ,- I d- Private Nursing & Residential Care Home et in 9 acres of eautiful Grou􀂛 DORNEY SCHOOL OF • Bedrnoms • en•suile, telephone & TV • Nurse call & intercom system • Automalic lirl'\i • Relaxed friendly atmosphere 􀀖GISTERED NURSING """􀀗ME ASSOCIATION • Day room, television lounge, library, sunny conservatories • Excellent food, choice of menus, special diets • Long or short stay accommodation • Shopping trips, outings & entertainment • Visitors always welcome Parliament Lane, Burnham, Bucks SLI 8NU Midway Between M4 & M40 Motorways BURNHAM - (01628) 667345 -P Principal Joan Kellett AIDTA B/L Welcome you to come dancing, ballroom/latin - adults. Every Thursday beginners and improvers 8 to 9 p.m. Intermediate 9 to 10 p.m. at Dorney Village Hall. Also children every Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 noon. at Dorney Village Hall and every Sunday 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Eton Wick Village Hall. Children's classes include line dancing. Private lessons also available. Please telephone Joan (01628) 670003 8.!J}􀀔 and !JJon FUNERAL DIRECTORS • MONUMENTAL MASONS PRIVATE/WEDDING CAR HIRE 40 CHURCH STREET, SLOUGH, SLI IPJ TEL: 01753 520081 61 ST. LEONARDS ROAD, WINDSOR SL4 3BX TEL: 01753 865982 13 THE COLONNADE, MAIDENHEAD SL6 IQL TEL: 01628 783738 PRIVATE CHAPELS DAY & NIGHT SERVICE Estate Planning Services Expert Advice Provided to address all your questions regarding: • Effective Disbursement of Assets • Power of Attorney • Inheritance Tax Mitigation • Property Trusts Don't continue to postpone dealing with arranging your estate Put your mind at rest and your affairs in place Call: Shane Marioni -Your Estate Planning Consultant Office: 01628 412531 Mobile: 07900 240615 REFRESHING DRINKS AND GREAT FOOD ... SERVED WITH STYLE AND A WARM WELCOME 'lie Palmer Arms Village Road, Dorney, SL4 6QW 01628 666612 www.thepalmerarms.com e-mail: info@thepalmerarms.com THE SUSAN HANDY SCHOOL OF DANCING Classes for children aged 2½ years upwards in Ballet General Dancing Tap Modern Jazz Children entered for examinations in the Enrico Cecchetti method. Ballet and tap classes for adults. Classes in Eton, Datchet and Windsor. 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JAMES, DORNEY Full details of our Services and Children's Activities are included in this magazine TEAM VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Paul Reynolds The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 METHODIST CHAPEL, Eton Wick Sunday 10.30am 6.30pm Morning Service and Sunday School Evening Service ST. GILBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eton Wick Sunday Mass 9.00am OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burnham Saturday Sunday 6pm 9am. I 0. l 5am and 6pm Vigil Mass Mass Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editors: Mr. C. C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DX Tel: 01628 624121 Mrs. J.M. Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DT. Tel: 01628624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Mrs. M.C Cody Distributors: Mrs Cobb, Mr Goodier, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hellmuth, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Jackman, Mrs Millward, Mrs Oxlade, 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 subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. ISSUE NO. 5/04 JUNE2004 EDITORIAL I have been on holiday for almost three weeks and, having just returned, my third task, after opening all my mail and cutting the grass, is to get to work on this issue of your favourite magazine. I apologize, in advance, that it may reach you a week later than you would normally expect it. I am unaware that anything of great portent has occurred in the parish during my absence and I must confess that ideas for an editorial have not preoccupied my holiday leisure moments. When I was away, Dorney came to mind just once. On the plain near Ephesus, where once stood the great Temple of Diana (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world) there remains but one stone column. Atop this column white storks were nesting, as they were too on several flat-topped pillars in the nearby small Turkish town. Having written last month about the sighting of a white stork along the Jubilee River, and seeing what a picturesque addition these birds made to the local landscape, I though that perhaps the Environment Agency could erect one or two platform-topped masts in the hope of encouraging our solitary stork to find a mate and start a family. We provide nesting boxes for smaller birds - now is the time to think big! This morning I received a 'phone call from a local resident telling me that Trumper's Field is in full bloom again with its armual profusion of wild flowers and grasses. She said that it is looking very colourful this year and blue and tortoiseshell butterflies, together with blue dragonflies, complement the floral beauty. I must try to get there before the flowers fade. Following the death of Lois Parker and the loss of her monthly Nature Notes, the majority of us are ignorant of all the interesting and beautiful things to be found in the local natural environment. Perhaps I can persuade regular walkers to occasionally write in with their observations. As June I o"' approaches I expect you are all getting pretty excited at the prospect of voting in the European Parliamentary Election. The pamphlets that have been delivered with my mail include those from newly formed parties that are waving the flag of St. George rather than the European Stars. The integrity of the European Parliament has been questioned and charges of 'gravy train' not altogether unfounded, but 'Brussels' is a fact of life and we must decide whether we wish to extend or curtail its power. The trouble is, that we never get a clear picture of what our elected members have been up to. I think we should get an armual end-of-year report setting out what they have achieved and how much it has cost. We are all 'for' or 'against' the proposals set out in the various manifestoes. So don't waste your vote, get to the village hall on the I o"' and register your opinion. I am sure that you will find that postal voting has eased the normal polling-day crush! -1- Ch urch Services in June 2004 Sunday 6th 9.30am Holy Communion (said BCP) I 1.00am Family Service and Baptisms 6.30pm Service of wholeness and healing Sunday 13th 9.30am Holy Communion I 1.00am Holy Communion with children's groups I 1.00am Morning Worahip Sunday 20th 9.30am Holy Communion I 1.00am Combined worahip with children's groups Sonday 27th 9.30am Family Worahip and Baptisms I 1 .00am Holy Communion with children's groups I 1.00am Holy Communion Sunday 18th July St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton Jubilee River Grouping Churches Celebration & Service of Holy Communion for all ages Led by Bishop Alan Wilson Bishop of Buckingham 10.30am in the grounds ofTaplow Court (if wet in St.Nicolas Church, Taplow) Come & join us for this special service to marl< the launch of the Jubilee River Grouping There will be no service at St.James Dorney or St.John's Eton Wick that morning PHYLLIS W ALI.BANK M.B.E. MELDRUM, BOVENEY ROAD, DORNEY COMMON WINDSOR, BERKS. SL4 6QD FAX and PHONE O I 628 602399 Email: phylliswal lbank@aol.com We have had this house on the Common since 1957. During that time from the time of the Rev Adcock there have been many clergy come to look after St. James Dorney and I can honestly say that each brought a valuable new uniqueness of talents to Dorney. St. James used to be a parish in its own right but for many years now it has been part of the team ministry. I am a Roman Catholic and my husband was an Anglican Priest. I therefore have enjoyed the ecumenism of this community I have been very grateful to the Rev Paul Reynolds who was so wonderful at the time ofmy husband's unexpected death eight years ago. My DNA will hopefully go in Dorney Churchyard to be with my dear husband's DNA, after my funeral, and again I shall need Paul's kindness to allow me to join Newell there. Just recently we were able to meet again a previous Rector whom my youngest son admired so much when he sang in his choir. This was at dear Bridget Ames' funeral He is a fine regu lar broadcaster and it was good to hear and see him again. Paul has served Dorney and Eton Wick as a family man and has brought the understand ing of family needs. Eton Wick and Dorney churches are very different and Paul tries so hard to meet the different needs of each. A clergyman's life I know from first hand, is not easy. It has some wonderful times but it is a life of service and the knowledge that one cannot please all the people all the time! Thank you Paul for your help to make Dorney a real cor􀋅munity and for your help with the ecumenical Slough Run, and for your frie, dship. -··-··-··- ·-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-·· -··-··-··-··-··-··-··7 HELPING HANDS IN DORNEY 1\ Housework and ironing duties. Regular or occasional contracts undertaken / by fully trustworthy local lady. - 􀋆 ,􀀮- 􀀯 =- 'Please call Suzanne on O 1628 63 I 966 / or 077 46 4668844 ·-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-·· ---··-··-··-··-··-· The Playtex Moonwalk This event took place again this year during which some 15,000 people of all types and sizes walked 25 miles to raise money for breast cancer research . About 100 men joined the women in the event. Everyone wore a decorated bra over or under whatever else they had on as they tramped through the streets of London at dead of night. They were asked not to stop presumably because being in the dark they might get lost or cause the locals to panic at the sight of decorated bras suddenly appearing from nowhere . Muscles can stiffen up too. For their convenience mobile loos were situated at strategic points, but the walk took rather longer than expected due to the long loo queues. One of the walkers noted that there are very few handy bushes to be found in central London. The whole event was highly organised. All this is brought to your notice because Paddy Springbett from Dorney and Danuta Dean from our Eton Wick pharmacy both took part. They started to walk at 11 p.m., but did not finish witil 9 am. the next day, leaving them foo tsore to put it mildly, although both of them have had some training beforehand. Having done a day's work before leaving home this is an absolutely splendid effort. Last year £5,000,000 was raised, but this year it is expected to rise still further. Our two stalwarts raised over £2,000 between them. They both deserved and received medals. Could you do the same? 'Cross my hear t', I couldn 't. By the way, please keep supporting our local Chemist. She gives us good advice and is always helpful. We don't want a supermarket to take her trade away and her livelihood. Ralph Liney DORNEY SCHOOL SUMMER FETE 2004 Dorney School PTA will be holdin􀄦 its ever-popular Summer Fete on Saturday 19' June 2004 Come along and enjoy a host of attractions for all ages including bouncy castles, children's play area and children 's pony rides. Browse arowid the many stalls and have a leisurely lunch from the Food Hall or Barbeque. A programme of entertainment will delight you during the afternoon, plus many raffles, tombolas and games galore. Refreshments will be available, with a separate Beer Tent should any Dads need further encouragement !!! Gates open at 12.00 noon -3.00p.m. Please park on Trumpers Field. -4- DORNEY PARISH PUMP Published by borney Parish Council j J'UNE 2004 OFFICERS & REPRESENTATIVES 2004/5 At the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council, Cllr Keith Harris was confirmed as Chairman for his third year and recently co-opted Cllr. Andrew Purdie was elected Vice-Chairman. Representatives on outside bodies are as follows: Deep- Cllrs Harris & Fell. Rowing Lake Liaison: Cllrs Harris & Richmond . SBALC: Cllrs Hoare & Purdie. S Bucks Forum: Cllr Easton. S Bucks Area Cttee: Cllr Richmond. ROWING LAKE The Chairman advised that there is to be a change to the existing planning consents and Bucks CC will explai n what these changes are, and they will be discussed at the June meeting of this Council. BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION Judging is taki ng place between June 1st & 10th. There is still time for residents to tidy the front garden, hedges and adjace nt to your property. SBDC, having missed the early May operation, was due to cut the now very long grass during the last week in May; road sweep ing is scheduled for w/c 7th - have you cleared out those old leaves? Please contact the council if you identify anything else that needs attention. GRASS VERGES Some verges have been rehried. Residents are requested to help preserve our enviram,ent by not driving or parking .!!II)' vehicles on grass verges or pavements . REPLACEMENT FOOTPATH UGHTING Bucks County Council has taken over all responsibility for providing and installing the new footpath lights using our approved £32000 grant and we are still awaiting their purchas ing and installation programme. LAKE END ROAi> VERGES The Environment Agency has now paid _Bucks County Council to install posts on these verges but County are unable to say when work will be carried out. TRAFFIC CALMING Bucks CC state that they will be carrying out a Speed Review later this year and that our suggestions for rood marking and improved 30 mph signs would best be considered then. We are requesting urgent completion of this review. SCHEDULED 5.B.l>.C OPERATIONS Grass-cutting: w/c: June 14, July 5,26; Aug 16, Sep 6,27, Oct 18, Nov 8. Rood sweeping: Ju n 7, July 5, Aug 2, 30; Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 22, Dec 20. Litter picking in "built-up• areas of Dorney & Dorney Reach is weekly on Thursdays. DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL: MEETINGS & CONTACTS DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETS on the second Tuesday of every month except August. Meetings start ot 8pm at the Eton Dorney Centre; residents may ask questions, light refreshments ore usuolty provided. Police attend every other month (next-13th JULY) Forthcoming meetings - Tuesdays, 13th July, 14th September, lZthOctober ENQUIRIES, complaints, comments, suggestions and congratulations relating to parish affairs, including gross cutting, lighting & maintenance, should be addressed to the Clerk, Glenda Collifts. Council Offices, 4!5b High St, Iwr, Budcs SLO 9ND. "- 017!53 6!5!1331 , fax 017!53 6!541122; •-mail dorneycouncil@co--.com POUCE-(24n non-cmergcncy,) 084!5 8 !50!5 !50!5 􀆿AM POi.ICE STATION 01628 601907 -5- • MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Tuesdays. Marsh Lane 11.20 - 1 1 .35 a.m. Meadow Way 11.40 - 12.05 p.m. Dates for 2004:- June 8, 22 July 6, 20 August 3, 17, 3 1 ETON WICK HISTORY GROUP MEETING Eton Wick Village Hall Wednesday 23"' June at 7.30 p.m. Francis Frith - the man and the Company (Victorian pioneer photographer) Speaker: Mr. David Edney THE MILL AT SONNING Dinner Theatre Box Office O 1 1 8 9698000 Tuesday 1 1/5 - Saturday 12/6 AN EVENING WITH GARY LINEKER by Arthur Smith and Chris England ••••••• Tuesday 15/6 - Saturday 3 1/7 STEPPING OUT by Richard Hanis ILLEGAL DUMPING OF RUBBISH (FLY TIPPING) If you see rubbish being dumped illegally please report the incident by phoning BucksAnswerpoint, which operates 24 hours a day, on: 084S 330 1856 ADVERTISEMENTS ••••••• Articles for sale etc. can be advertised in this magazine at the following rates:- 20 words or less £2 each additional word 1 Op ••••••• ••••••• -6- Past issues of Dorney Parish News show a developed interest in local flora and fauna. In April we wrote about the Dorney Lake Arboretum. This month we focus firstly on the amazingly varied birdlife to be seen on the Lake site, particularly as the trees mature and the nature conservation area progresses; and secondly on the potentially amazing over- 50s gym and rowing enthusiasts about to take off. Since 1994 there has been twice-yearly monitoring of breeding birds in conjunction with The British Trust for Ornithology, firstly in a 'square' (from the Ordnance Survey grid) near Dorney Court and then additionally on the South side of the Lake near the river. Surveys of water and wading birds are done monthly. Over the last 10 years 58 bird species have been seen in the selected squares in the breeding season and some 35 breed annually. The most prevalent have been lapwings, wood pigeons, sky larks, swallows, magpies, starlings, carrion crows and linnets (sadly declining, locally and nationally) but sightings have included less common birds such as wheatear (the Victorians amended its original, more downto- earth name!), mistle thrush and meadow pipit. With the gradual change in habitat on the Lake site from mostly open arable land to the Lake itself plus wooded areas with wet meadows, temporary barley sowing and parts left rough during construction, there has been a shift in the types and quantities of birds frequenting the grounds. Great crested grebes, cormorants, swans, Canada geese and tufted ducks are amongst the more numerous. Skylarks have maximised their opportunities by moving into the • Return Channel' land; sand martins have colonised the banks; lapwings are doing well; black-headed and herring gulls enjoy the site early in the day, particularly in winter, then move to roost at other nearby waters; chiff-chaffs, blackcaps, little ringed plovers (in summer) and whitethroats have been seen; ring-necked parakeets are evident (though possibly have nuisance value); and reed buntings and sedge warblers show encouraging signs of residence. It is hoped redshanks will appear too. Nigel Weare, our Development Consultant, is pleased to announce regular Over- 50s rowing sessions each Thursday from 6.45 to 7.50 p.m. and gym sessions from 8.00 to 9.00 p.m. from 3 June. Initially, gym and rowing tuition will cost £10.00 each but, with numbers likely to increase, costs should go down. Our tutors are all accredited and Head Coach Terry Hunter is one of the best-qualified in the country. Nigel has tried to accommodate day and time preferences and Thursday evenings suit the most people. Any more likely participants should please contact Nigel on tel 01753 832756 or e-mail n.weare@etoncollege.org.uk. Patricia Powell itl 􀁭 WI, BONFIRES 􀀉 South Bucks 􀀔 District Council THE LAW Under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, smoke and ash caused by bonfires may be a statutory nuisance. The District Council has a legal duty to take action against those who create a nuisance or allow it to happen. Private individuals are also able to take their own action by complaint to the Magistrates Court. It can also be an offence under the Highways Act 1980 to have bonfires which are on land near to roads and which cause inconvenience or danger to road traffic and passers-by. This is enforced by the police. BONFIRES: WHAT'S THE PROBLEM? Bonfires have been a means of disposing of domestic and garden waste for many years. Bonfires seem like a hannless way of getting rid of your rubbish, but they can cause nuisance to your neighbours. Bonfire smoke can ruin the enjoyment of your neighbours' property, preventing them from opening their windows or hanging out washing. It can also reduce visibility in your neighbourhood putting motorists, cyclists and pedestrians at risk. Those residents who suffer from chest complaints such as asthma are also badly affected by smoke. The problems associated with bonfire smoke have increased over the years, causing more and more people to complain. With more plastics now being used in the home and garden, toxic fumes may be emitted unless great care is taken with the contents of a bonfire. BONFIRE GUIDELINES lfyou must have a bonfire please follow these guidelines - • If you light a bonfire, ensure that the material to be burnt is dry. This will minimise the amount of smoke produced. Do not light a fire when the weather conditions might cause the smoke to travel into your neighbours' gardens or properties. • Bum everything quickly in small piles. A quick hot fire will produce only the minimum amount of smoke. • Position any bonfire as far away from buildings as possible. Don't light a fire if the wind will carry the smoke over the road. • Remember that smoke will hang in the air on a damp, windless day and in the evening around sunset. • Take care to keep children away from a bonfire. Supervise burning as much as possible. • Never leave a fire to smoulder, put it out with either water or soil. • Remember, heaps of garden refuse provide a haven for small animals. Check before you light. • Never add household rubbish, oil rags, rubber, plastics, aerosols or any other material which will create toxic fumes. • Compost wherever possible. -8- Dorney Social Diary Tuesday June lstffhursday June 10th Saturday 19th June Wednesday 23rd June Saturday 26th June Friday 2"d July Sunday 4th July Sunday 18th July Saturday 4th September Friday J't October Saturday 23rd October Friday 19th November DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY Vll.LAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITIEE DORNEY OVER 60's CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT RAINBOWS BROWNIES ATTITUDE Youth Group 24n 8-12's Group Vll.LAGE HALL BOOKINGS DORNEY BABY SITTING CLUB JUDGING BEST KEPT Vll.LAGE COMPETITION Dorney School Summer Fete 12 noon - 3 p.m. Eton Wick History Group Meeting Eton Wick Village Hall 7.30 p.m. DDHS Barbecue/Disco Village Hall 8 p.m. A Summer Celebration Concert in St. James' Church 7.30 p.m. DDHS Coach Outing to Sudeley Castle DDHS Summer Gardens Competition DDHS Annual Show DDHS Harvest Supper Village Hall 8 p.m. Fionna Harrison Concert Village Hall DDHS Son et Lumiere & AGM Village Hall 8 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month Second Monday of alternate months i.e. July, September, November Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month unless Indicated(*) 12.15-2.00 Dates 2004: 8/6 6n* No lunch club in August 14/9 12/10 9/11 14/12 Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7 - 10 p.m. Telephone 01628 629381 (between 4.30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) Every Thursday Village Hall 4.30-5.45 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 6-7.30 p.m. Every other Thursday evening Eton/Dorney Centre Monday evenings during term time Eton/Dorney Centre Mary Baker Karen Jones -9- 01628 661435 01628 625037 Jane Morgan Dresses Quality Dress Hire I have a wide range of evening wear and accessories to suit every age Ball gowns, prom dresses and black tie reception wear From size 6 - 22 To enjoy a friendly and relaxed service call for an appointment Day - Evenings - Weekends 01753 859727 or 07887 994222 Boveney Road, Dorney Dear Editor, CHRISTIAN AID The collection for Christian Aid for 2004 raised £700, a record total for our small area. I am grateful as always to the loyal band of collectors and my thanks to all the generous people who gave so freely. Kind regards, Jean Liney ROW IN THE NON ROWERS Proposed changes to the existing Rowing Lake pennission would allow any function or event "appropriate to the Green Belt" to take place in the "Boathouse" or grounds. Too vague! Crowd-pullers such as Car Boot Sales, open air concerts, both classical and pop (now increasingly popular on fashionable estates) , motorised fun-buggies, corporate events jamborees etc., which are noisy and attract crowds of 10,000 or more, are already commonly held within the green belt. The College will assure us that, of course, such things would not be allowed to happen, but always remember that the rowing course was intended, they said, to keep their boys off the dangerous river, but this has turned out not to be the case; Any relaxation of the conditions imposed at the ( expensive for you) Public Inquiry should state specifically what􀋇 allowed, at what times and limit the numbers attending. Moreover such relaxation should be specific to the college and must not be allowed to be passed on, by lease, sale or any means, to others maybe more commercially minded. OUT OF CONTROL? Not, though, to overlook the result of the (Independent) Inquiry into the 2003 Wraysbury floods, which has found that they were due to lots of rain falling on sodden ground, although you would look in vain for any clear indication of the cause in the Abbreviated Report. What !lilln.'.1 cause it, oozes this apologia, was any Envandalment Agency, misbuilding, miscalculation, mismanagement, misinformation misgivings or miscegenation either jointly or severally. I suppose it must have been Xlll![ fiwlt, really. Now, pay attention. The channel banks disintegrated with only 60% of the maximum design flow of water! Many of the measuring instruments were not working and the E.A. presented, whilst the report was being written, revised (and therefore questionable) figures from some that did function. The Inquiry, which can only make recommendations, has determined that there should be further bank strengthening & improvements to ensure that in future even more water can be unleashed but, for the time being, limited to 85% of the design flow. Something, nobody yet knows what, needs to be done at the Black Potts confluence, which I think may well have contributed to the flooding. This, of course, means that Maidenhead and probably Dorney, too, is currently protected for only I in 50 years flood, not the I : I 00 years that formed the basis of the always suspect cost benefit analysis proffered by the E.A to the original Public Inquiry. Still, as long as the banks hold, Dorney have got themselves a very nice new leisure facility; but if! lived in Wraysbury I wouldn't throw away my gum boots. GRASS CUTTING IN DORNEY Nothing to report. Dear Editor, RACHMANINOV WINS ROBIN SINGS + WINS DELIA + ST. GEOR GE WIN Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney Over the Easter weekend, thousands of listeners to Classic FM Radio phoned or e-mailed their favourite top 300 pieces of music. For the 4th year running, *Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor came in at No. I. It is a beautiful piece with a haunting theme running through it. This music was used as a background theme in the wartime (I 943/4) film 'Brief Encounter '. The film was shot in Denham and Beaconsfield and the railway scenes were shot in Camforth, Lancas hire, giving the film crew enough time to put "lights out" during an air raid. The film starred Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson. I would recommend Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor. Along with his Piano Concerto No.3 in D minor and his Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini, which will probably be on the same tapes or CD's. Don't be put off by the term 'Classical Music'. It is merely a term used to describe a certain form of music as opposed to standard or popular type. Classical music is so wide-ranging and can cater for anyone, anywhere and anytime. I am personally pleased that a piano piece of music came in at No. I, as I feel the piano is the finest musical instrument of all - so versatile and appreciated by many music lovers from all walks of life. Talking of music, recently, after a 5 mile walk around the Duke ofDomey's Estate, which includes the rowing trench, we decided to have a cup of tea and cake at a local venue. In the back garden is a gazebo, which is a handy resting place. With past experience, we knew that there were at least two resident robins that might visit us for tit-bits. Anticipating the robins' visit, we laid some cake crumbs close to the gazebo. Within a few minutes, a robin landed within arm's reach on the gazebo balustrade. We kept perfectly still. The robin, confident and ensuring he had our attention, settled down on the balustrade and proceeded to serenade us with its song. It wasn't his usual sharp, recognizable robin song. He was singing a gentle sweet lullaby tune - it was beauti ful. We were amazed at his extended repertoire, which lasted for well over 5 minutes. On completion, he then popped down onto the ground to enjoy the tit-bits he thoroughly deserved. With compliments to Glen Miller's 'Serenade in Blue', we had been entertained by Robin's 'Serenade in Red'. At last' Vindicated ! my faith in Delia Smith. Not only is she an excellent and -12- successful cook, she has now been proven to be a successful owner and director of Norwich City Football Club, which has won promotion from English Division One to the Premier Division. Well done, Delia! Finally, what a fantastic day England's St. George's Day April 23"' was. A beautiful, sunny, calm English day. There is nowhere like England when the sun shines. Several households and our local parish church of St. James the Less had England's St. George 's flag flying. Well done to you all. The Duke of Dorney was mightily pleased and you deserved a fantastic day, ably rounded off by a pint or three of good English ale. Ah! lovelyl *Rachmaninov (1873-1943) was a Russian composer who emigrated to the USA after the Russian 1917 revolution. Regards, Tony Dixon-Smith (D. D.) A Summer Celebration Joe Hayton AConcert as inspired by Brlgll Ames in aid of st James' Church funds featuring Michael Stoddart (Organ) The Berkshire Baroque Friday 2IMI ,. al 7 .30pm SI-• a.u.dl. Damey (Please Note New Dma) Tickets £8 available from:- Sue Westendorp 01628 623789 01628 605408 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME Chief Co-ordinator:- Mike Holle 01628 625407 TO REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE POLICE 08458 505505 TO REPORT INCIDENTS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE 999 -13- A small sample selected from the full and varied June programme at NORDEN FARM CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Allwood Road, Maidenhead Tel. 01628 788997 Friday 11 th June at 7.45 p.m. Jazz at the Farm: Peter King The sax maestro Peter King - known worldwide as the leading exponent of Charlie Parker and John Coltrane - returns! Since playing the opening of Ronnie Scott's at the age of eighteen, King has become a legend in the British jazz scene. He will be joining the resident Penduhnn Quartet, featuring young jazz lion Simon Allen (tenor). Tickets £9 (£7.50 concessions) Tuesday 22nd . Saturday 26th June at 7.45 p.m. Sat. matinee 2.45 p.m. Slough Musical Theatre Company present HAIR the American Tribal Love-Rock Musical Music by Galt MacDermot. Book and Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado Not suitable for children under 15 Tickets £10 (£9 concessions - Tues-Thurs and Sat matinee only) ooRNEY TENNIS cou,r ,­ Open to all £2.50 per hour or yearly season ticke1s available at the fo llowing 1' £10 under the age of 18 £20 aged 18 and over £35 fa mily Contact Charlie Coish 01628 629381 DORNEY 6' DISTRICT HOR.11COL1URAL SOCIETI' PRESENT TI1EIR FAMOUS BARBECUE on SATORDAv 26tb ,oNE 2004 GOOD DISCO + + GOOD FOOD + + GOOD COMPANY BRIHGYOUR OWH DRINK +++ ALLWELCOl.4E +++ £ 1 0 FOLLOWED BY A ONE DAY CO.A.CH VISrl' On SONDAY 4ffl JOLY TO SODEI.EY CASTLE (OLOOCES1ERS111RE) TICKETS £ I 2 including ENTRANCE HOH-MEMBERS ESPECIALLY WELCOME BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOIH'TMENT Ill FOR TICKETS, FURTHER INFORIIATION OR TO JOIN phone (01 628) 777371 (Liz Stockwood), 603036 (Y"'""" Povey) or 626972 (Joy Richmond) OTHER EVEMl'S 2004 JULY 1 8th SU ........ ER GARDENS CO .... 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Entrants will be judged on their personal skit&. local iniliatiYes they have o,ganised lo oombal crime and their working relationships with their community. The awards are particularly perlinenl Olis year as Thames VaKey Police is reslructUring to ensure we wof1I: l110f8 closely with local aulhorilies and - ..... -- policing. Good community officers wiH be part of the ....., .... ...,. potidng approach. The good WOPBt + GUEST SPEAKER. OCT /NOV BARN DANCE + DEFER.RED TO 2005 NOVEMBER. I 9TI1 SON et LUM IERE + wilh AGM NEW MEMBEllS WELCOME - FAMILY MEMBERStl1P ONLY £2 PA Discount l'or members of ll1E WALLED EN. DORNEY -6- DORNEY PARISH PUMP JULY 2004 Published by Dorney Parish Ccuicil I WEB SITE The Council is preparing to launch its own web site during September 2004. Cllr. Andrew Purdie confirmed that full details should be available in the next edition of this magazine. VOTE NOW The Council has proposed PC [)ave Howard, sometime local bicycling beat officer, as "Community Officer of the Year". Why not support this nomination by contacting Loura Parsons On 01865 846350, or by e-mail to Dorney Parish Council. More information can be found at www. thamesval/ey. police. uk/communityofficer TRAFFIC CALMING The Counci l is discussing a proposal for the construct ion of a ·speed table" (as used in Eton) at the bollards east of the Court Lane/Village Road junction. Comments to the Clerk. ROWING LAKE Proposed requests for changes to the existing planning consents have not yet been submitted and the Council is continuing to press for the current non-complying situation to be regularised. BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION Judging has now been completed, but it seems unlikely that Dorney will feature amongst the winners. The Council is writing to South Bucks District Council to complain about the obvious breakdown in grass cutting arrangements and will use its own labour to try to tidy up the area. We suspect that real improvement will only be achie.ed if residents take some responsibility for areas adjacent to their own properties. 6RASS VERGES Some verges have been returfed or reseeded. Residents are requested to help preserve our environment by not driving or parking Q!!)! veh icles on grass verges or pavements. FOOTPATH UGI-ITING & LAKE ENI> VERGES Bucks CC still insist that they must carry out this work but seem unable to say when these works will be progressed. Dorney Cou ncil is again pressing for action. SCHEl>ULEI> S.B.l>.C OPERATIONS Gross -cutting: w/c: July 5,26; Aug 16, Sep 6,27, Oct 18, Nov 8. Road sweeping: July 5, Aug 2, 30; Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 22, l>ec 20. Litter picking in •built-up" areas of Dorney & Dorney Reach is weekly on Thursdays. llORNEY PARISH COUNCI􀇚: MEETINGS & CONTACTS DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETS on the second Tuesday of every month except August. Meet ings start at 8pm at the Eton Dorney Centre; residents may ask questions, light refreshments ore usually provided. Police attend every other month (next-13th JULY) Forthcoming meetings - Tuesdays , 13th July, 14th September, 12th0ctober. NO MEETING AUGUST. ENQUIRIES, complaints, comments, suggestions and congratulations relating to parish affairs. including grass cutti ng, lighting & maintenance, should be addressed to the Clerk, Gionda Collins, Council Offices, 4!51> High St, 1,.,,, 8udcs SlO 9NI>. Phono 01753 6!1!1331, fOJ< 01753 654922; •-mail domeycouncil@co -net.com POUCE-(24n """-etnorgoftC)'.) 084, 8 !iO!i !iO!i BURNHAM POLICE STATION 01628 601907 IF IN l>OUBT DIAL 999 -7- ,. __ :r2otr,1.ey Lake .,-. The Lake grounds are looking beautiful, as you may have seen. Yellow flags line the edges of the water, poppies dance on some of the recently dug areas (they like disturbed earth) and the unmown wildflower stretches have drifts of tall daisies and a variety of other flowers and grasses. Vigorous tree growth has also been evident over the past year, now that many specimens are well-established. More trees have been donated in memory of family or friends or to mark significant events. This is greatly appreciated. Paul Oatway, Ranger, and Steve Hopkins-Young, Assistant Ranger, are responsible for grounds maintenance. They were pleased to see, from the spectacular aerial photograph in the recent special supplement on the area in The Maidenhead Advertiser, that their mowing lines could be clearly seen. Our birdlife has an exciting new development - common terns are nesting on the polystyrene 'icebergs' used for rowing-lane marking. This tern winters in Africa and visits Europe in the summer. It is described in The Collins Bird Guide as 'a graceful sea tern that dives for small fish'. In addition redshank have been sighted. At the time of writing we are coming up to the third of the three major regattas which now take place at Dorney Lake each year - Wallingford, The Metropolitan and Marlow. All have moved here from the river, initially with some understandable opposition from their local people. The Mayor of Wallingford, Mrs Betty Atkins, who presented trophies at their regatta, said publicly, however, that she was completely converted, having seen the safe, multi-lane rowing facilities and lovely setting. The Metropolitan, based at The London Rowing Club at Putney, has a fascinating history, having effectively been founded by Charles Dickens and his son in 1866. All three regattas attract hundreds of crews from all over the UK and further afield and welcome the public at very reasonable cost. They are fun and colourful and, for Dorney Lake, provide excellent experience in having large events staged here. It has been good too to see local clubs and schools teams compete. Meanwhile our Over-50s rowing and gym sessions, which began in June, are doing well. As had been anticipated, with numbers increasing, it has been possible to drop the original £10-for-each-activity prices to £8 for rowing, £7 for the gym or a bargain £12 for the two. As before, anyone interested should please contact Nigel Weare on 0 1 753 832756 or n.weare@etoncollege.org.uk. No previous experience is required and the only necessity for rowing is that you should be able to swim. Patricia Powell -8- Dorney Social Diary Friday 2"d July Sunday 4th July Sunday 18th July Saturday 4•h September Friday 1•1 October Saturday 23"' October Friday 19th November DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY V1LLAGE BALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60's CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT RAINBOWS BROWNlES ATTITUDE Youth Group 24n 8-12's Group VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS DORNEY BABY SITTING CLUB A Summer Celebration Concert in St. James' Church 7.30 p.m. DDHS Coach Outing to Sudeley Castle DDHS Summer Gardens Competition DDHS Annual Show DDHS Harvest Supper Village Hall 8 p.m. Fionna Harrison Cabaret Village Hall 7.30 p.m. DDHS Son et Lumiere & AGM Village Hall 8 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month Second Monday of alternate months i.e. July, September, November Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month unless Indicated (*) 12.15-2.00 Dates 2004: 6n* No lunch club in August 14/9 12/10 9/11 14/12 Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7 - 10 p.m. Telephone 01628 629381 (between 4.30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) Every Thursday Village Ball 4.30-5.45 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 6-7.30 p.m. Every other Thursday evening Eton/Dorney Centre Monday evenings during term time Eton/Dorney Centre Mary Baker Karen Jones 01628 661435 01628 625037 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME Chief Co-ordinator:- Mike Hoile 01628 625407 TO REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE POLICE 08458 505505 TO REPORT INCIDENTS TBA T REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE 999 -9- YOU'RE FIRED My reader has kindly sent me a press-cut ting advertising a j ob opportunity as a Senior Personnel Adviser (Equality & Diversity) for the Berkshire Fire Service. How many days a-month would that take? Maybe this is a subtle hint that I should get out more and try work ing, for a change .. But whatever; as I perceive a definite and urgent need for such a post within the Parish Council I shall approach the Chairman. I could easily fit it in with my proposed ( you may remember) "rowlng-up-and-down-domey-lake-to-legalise-functions-plan ning-wise " schedule. starting-immediately after I have travelled, on the Council's behalf & expense, to monitor the Athens Olympics, YOU PAY It is reported that Deloittes , the well known business consultants, have now submitted a report on the circumstances surrounding the District Council autumnal remove to Denham and the£850,000 black hole in the budget Problems have existed, they expensively confinn􀅫 but to understand precisely what they are and how they can be solved we must await the Council􀅬 own internal inquiry into itself, due this month. There is little doubt that the problem revo lves round the "temporary" move to Denham which has now become permanent. District have spent a reported £2 million on unsuccessful legal action against their new landlords on the grounds that the premises were unsuitable and wiH presumably now have to spend a further large sum to make them acceptable. Claims by some that the financial problems will be resolved by economies made as result of the move should be viewed with caution. The ruling Conservative party, the Chief Executive and the District's Legal Officer may all bear some respons ibility for this debacle. Will the internal Inquiry reveal all - Who wanted to move? Why was there no consultation with residents and local councils? Who recom􀅭ended the unsuitable premises? Who backed the failed legal action? Will they ever cut our grass again? And will those responsible fall on their swords. Unlikely ! How would you like to: kejers­ July 200'+ Significantly enhance the value of your estate that can be passed down to your children free of inheritance tax? Have some of your current investments and assets put into a trust RIGHT NOW and enjoy preferential capital gains and income tax treatment? Find out about setting up a family trust that provides significant flexibility offering gift and loan facilities allowing you to reta in control and access to those assets whilst removing them from the taxman's grasp? If so call Shane Marioni - Your local Estate Planning Advisor on 01628-412531 or 07900- 240615 to find out more. -10- NIS Naiional Lept Sa-vices Dorney Village Hall Ma nage ment Committee present a CABARET with SATURDAY OCTOBER 23rd Dorney Village Ha ll After her sell-out success, here at the Queen 's Jubilee Celebrations, Fiona will sing songs from all eras of the century with costume changes to match. Food, music, song sheets, raffle, bring your own wine. 7. 30 fo r 8. 00 pm Ha ll limited to JOO seated. Ti ckets £1 0 each from M- 661435 or 6288 19 -11- Jane Morgan Dresses Quality Dress Hire I have a wide range of evening wear and accessories to suit every age Ball gowns, prom dresses and black tie reception wear From size 6 - 22 To enjoy a friendly and relaxed service call for an appointment Day- Evenings - Weekends 01753 859727 or 07887 994 222 Boveney Road, Dorney THE MILL AT SONNING Dinner Theatre Box Office 0118 9698000 Tuesday 15/6 - Saturday 31/7 STEPPING OUT by Richard Harris Tuesday 3/8 - Saturday 4/9 THERE GOES THE BRIDE by Ray Cooney and John Chapman Page fillers from the archives:- The Eton College di ary is clear in its priorities when giving procedure for pupils in the event of a bomb warning: Action to be taken by the boys on the alarm signal: I. In the built-up area, take cover inside the nearest building. 2. Inside rooms, open windows and close curtains. 3. On the playing fields, continue games. Peterborough, Daily Te legraph, 24. 11.88 Disraeli was at a ghastly dinner and each of the six courses was worse than the preceding one. The butler then announced that there would be champagne, "At last," cried Disraeli, "thank God for something warm." -t2- Dear Editor, HUMPHREY + BASIL WARSAW CONCERTO - RICHARD ADDINSELL Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney Some time ago, a local neighbour had a beautiful ginger puddy cat with the largest, bushiest tail around. He was the coolest dude in town. Walking down my garden path, ifhe spotted me, up would go his great bushy tail in welcome. He loved classical and other tasteful music and would sit or lie by the radio as you worked in the garden or garage. He would be with you in a supervisory capacity (as cats do). Not that I minded as he was a lovely, friendly, intelligent cat. Sometimes, his bushy tail would swish from side to side ifhe heard Henri Mancini's film music 'The Pink Panther'. Perhaps ginger pud recognized a kindred spirit? Not knowing his name, we called ginger puddy 'Hnmphrey', and to ensure this lovely cat would not be forgotten we composed a piece of piano music simply called 'Ginger Puddy Cat' in his memory . Talking of cats, a local GP has a close neighbour who has taken in a stray. He's a wonderful black tom weighing in at 4-5 lbs (double the weight of the average black domestic cat) and with beautiful green eyes. His name? Basil. In contrast to ginger puddy, Basil has been in a few scrapes and his tail is about three inches shorter than normal. He, too, is very friendly and likes company. So anyone visiting this local GP will often be greeted by mighty Basil. I'm sure Basil makes patients feel better. Deservedly, Basil too has a piano piece of music to his name simply called 'Basil the Cat'. If Humphrey and Basil had met, I'm confident they would have got on well together and indeed would have shared their signature tunes with other cats, being friendly, so sophisticated and true ARISTOCATS. Finally, do you recognise the piece of music 'The Warsaw Concerto' ? Of course some of you do, but who composed it? Beethoven? Tchaikovsky? Mozart? Rachmaninov? No, it was a great English song and film music composer Richard Addinsell (1904- 1977). He composed the piano Warsaw Concerto for the 1941 film 'Dangerous Moonligh t'. Once again, here we have a great English music composer whose name is hardly known. Yet his music is up there at the top with the very best. So, on the 100th anniversary of his birth I shall try my best to have his name and wonderful music put 'on air' via radios Classic FM and Radio 3. Regards, Tony Dixon-Smith (D. D.) -13- A small sample selected from the full and varied programme at NORDEN FARM CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Allwood Road, Maidenhead Tel. 01628 788997 Friday 23"' July at 7 .30 p.m. The Sheena Davis Group A celebration of one of the most enduring forms of popular music - swing. Tickets £10 (£8.50 members) Thursday 5th August at 7.30 p.m. Summer Concert Series Ronan O'Hora (piano) Sonata in C major Sonata in C minor Jeux d'eau L'isle joyeuse Polonaise in F sharp minor / Fantasy in F minor Haydn Beethoven Ravel Debussy Chopin Tickets £11 (£5 under 18's) (£10 members) MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Tuesdays. Marsh Lane 11.20 - 11.35 a.m. Meadow Way 11 .40 - 12.05 p.m. Dates for 2004:- July 6, 20 August 3, 17, 31 ETON WICK HISTORY GROUP MEETING Eton Wick Village Hall Wednesday 28th July at 7.30 p.m. Name, Fame and The End Game of Eton Speaker: Mr. Tony Cullum No meeting in August 4th July Sidesman Intercessions & Coffee Cleaning Flowers ! lth July 9.30 am Sidesman Intercessions 18th July 10.30am 25th July 9.30am Sidesman & Intercessions Coffee Flowers Cleaning 1st August 9.30am Sidesman Reading Intercessions & Coffee 8th August 9.30 am Sidesman Intercessions Coffee Flowers Cleaning St. JAMES' DUTY ROTA July & August 2004 4th Sunday after Trinity Joy Richmond Luke 10: 1 - 1 1 , 16-20 (p1206) Alice Roberti Mr & Mrs Legge Mrs Springbett Sth Sunday alter Trinity Family Communion Joe Hayton Sue Westendorp Jubilee River Grouping Launch Service at Tap/ow St James the Apostle Family Worship reading to follow Alice Roberti Matthew 20:20-28 (p1 1 37) M r & Mrs Hayton Mrs Legge Mr & Mrs Hayton 8th Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion (1662) Ralph Liney Jean Liney Luke 12: 13-21 (p1210) Mary Baker 9th Sunday after Trinity Family Communion Sue Westendorp Luke 12:32-40 (pl210) Gill Hayton Mr & Mrs Hayton Mrs Springbett Mrs Westendorp & MrsPepler -15- 15th August 9.30 am Sidesman Intercessions Coffee 22"d August 9.30am Sidesman Intercessions & Coffee Flowers Cleaning 29th August 11.00am 5th September 9.30am Sidesman & Intercessions Coffee Cleaning Flowers Mrs. Sue Westendorp 25 Conway Road Taplow SL6 OLB 01628 605408 The Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Communion Mary Baker Luke 1:46-55 (pl 186) Rod Dollimore Mrs Westendorp & Mrs Langton 11 th Sunday after Trinity Family Worship Joy Richmond Luke 13:10-17 (p1212) Muriel & David Pepler Mrs Legge Mrs Wood-Dow & Mrs Dollimore 12th Sunday after Trinity Combined service at Eton 13th Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion (1662) Rod Dollimore Luke 14:25-33 (p1214) Mary Baker Mr & Mrs Legge Mrs Springbett Churchwardens Mr. Rod Dollimore 35 Tilstone Close Eton Wick SL4 6NG 01753 856104 ooRNEY TENNIS cou11,- Open to all £2.50 per hour or yearly season tickets available at the following ; £10 under the age of 18 £20 aged 18 and over £35 family Contact Charlie Coish 01628 629381 -16- Set in 9 acres of Beautiful Grou?􀇙. "'----- • Highest quality 24 hour professional nursing care Private Nursing & Residential Care Home • Bedrooms - en-suite, telephone & TV • Nurse call & intercom system • Automatic lifts • Relaxed friendly atmosphere 􀃘EGISTERED NURSING 'W:!􀃙ME ASSOCIATION • Day room, television lounge, library, sunny com;ervatories • Excellent food, choice of menus, special diets • Long or short stay accommodation • Shopping trips, outings & entertainment • Visitors always welcome Parliament Lane, Burnham, Bucks SLI 8NU BURNHAM - (01628) 667345 QI .,.....-------------------􀀆""lp dI - DORNEY SCHOOL OF Principal Joan Kellett AIDTA B/L Welcome you to come dancing, ballroom/latin - adults. Every Thursday beginners and improvers 8 to 9 p.m. Intermediate 9 to 10 p.m. at Dorney Village Hall. Also children every Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 noon. at Dorney Village Hall and every Sunday 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Eton Wick Village Hall. Children's classes include line dancing. Private lessons also available. Please telephone Joan (01628) 670003 8. flJ􀀙 and flJon FUNERAL DIRECTORS • MONUMENTAL MASONS PRIVATE/WEDDING CAR HIRE 40 CHURCH STREET, SLOUGH, SLI IPJ TEL: 01753 520081 61 ST. LEONARDS ROAD, WINDSOR SL4 3BX TEL: 01753 865982 􀀂======􀀃 13 THE COLONNADE, MAIDENHEAD SL6 IQL TEL: 01628 783738 PRIVATE CHAPELS DAY & NIGHT SERVICE Estate Planning Services Expert Advice Provided to address all your questions regarding: • Effective Disbursement of Assets • Power of Attorney • Inheritance Tax Mitigation • Property Trusts Don't continue to postpone dealing with arranging your estate Put your mind at rest and your affairs in place Call: Shane Marioni -Your Estate Planning Consultant Office: 01628 412531 Mobile: 07900 240615 REFRESHING DRINKS AND GREAT FOOD ... SERVED WITH STYLE AND A WARM WELCOME '1'lie Palmer Jinns Village Road, Dorney, SL4 6QW 01628 666612 www.thepalmerarms.com e-mail: info@thepalmerarms.com THE SUSAN HANDY SCHOOL OF DANCING Classes for children aged 2½ years upwards in Ballet General Dancing Tap Modern Jazz Children entered for examinations in the Enrico Cecchetti method. Ballet and tap classes for adults. Classes in Eton, Datchet and Windsor. Principal: Susan Handy, F.I.S.T.D. Enquiries: Telephone 01753-542672 wPenci l.l-6 tfta:ib :.: . ·:m:.:.:.:.:o, .·.•. ..: ·.·.·.:·>-...• .:. . .: ::s:-----·.:·-......• ·· ·· by nancy wiltshire 01628 661768 BOSCH Service 􀁋 Bosch Car Service WHITE HEATHER GARAGE (DORNEY) LTD VILLAGE ROAD, DORNEY WINDSOR, BERKSHIRE SL4 6QJ Our Services Include: ✓ MOT Testing ✓ Manufacturers' Servicing ✓ Electrical & Mechanical Repairs ✓ Electronic System Diagnosis ✓ ABS Braking ✓ Traction & Stability Control Systems ✓ Air Conditioning ✓ 4 Wheel Alignment Hours of Business: 08:30 - 17:30 Monday - Friday Tel/Fax: 01628 603188 tom@whiteheathergarage.co.uk Printed by Suro Press, Unit 29 Kings Grove, Maidenhead, Berks, Telephone: 01628 635007 I l l C),.. IV n '-( Dorney Parish News - 􀀕- --- ·- .... ..,,,.􀀣 I .., . . . "" - • . • .._,,k.. ':: -􀂈􀂉, ....... HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING Th RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY 􀀇pan/§9J􀀈t Elm Farm Boveney Road UNDER THE MANAGEMENT Dorney Common OF JILL HARRIS Nr. 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HAND CRAFTED Telephone / Fax: 01628 6607 49 CP®C?llim IBGu@􀀛 Decorative Pottery P􀀙 Fresh Smoked Salmon • Home Made Pickles • Chutneys Jams • Cakes • Farm Cheeses• Eggs • Fruit • Vegetables • Cut Flowers BOX SCHEME We have been running an "Organic Box Scheme" since 1998 and growing a wide range of organic soft fruit and vegetables. With the guidance of "Friends of the Earth". US: Design & Construction Wo□􀀆􀀇Du□C?@ g􀀋cap􀀌 &- Ballr/in'l • Site Clearance • Pergolas • Terraces • Suppliers of: • Turfing • Driveways • Brickwork SAND • BALLAST • Plants, Trees • Car Parks Decorative WOOD CHIPS TOPSOIL and Shrubs • Block Paving or Standard MUSHROOM- • Fencing • Patios • Mature Trees COMPOST 􀂧 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 706675 1j (-!t-- TRADITIONAL ·;·,zi􀅣 --- RESTORATION COMPANY 􀀇- .'i ; ,;., . :f ,I , . I d)..,, Specialists in Restoration eff ine Antique Furniture 􀀍 OARDEN. DORNEY FOR FOR.111ER.ff"ORMA110N OR. ro JOIN phone (0 1628) 777WZ I (Uz-603036 (Y,,.,..,. Jlo,,,,y) or 020072(Joy- DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB We are looking for new players of all standards to join our club. We play on Tuesday evenings at Dorney Village Hall from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. £2 per session. It is a fun night as well as a little serious playing. We play doubles, men's, women's or mixed, depending on number of members. For further information, please ring me on 01628 621383 (evenings) Teresa McGuinness. Paul Reynolds is on sabbatical throughout October and therefore not available. In bis absence, Alison Hassan (017S3 543324) or Vivienne Gibson (017S3 8S5S30) can be contacted regarding church or parish matters. Members of the Jubilee River Grouping of churches will also be assisting our own ministry team. A ,fun pre.se.n-ta>tien ifer all -the. ifamils, ifellewe.cl. DB re.ifre.sh11te.n'ts {chilcl.re.n nee.cl. 'lie be. ac:c:e11tpanie.cl.) Sundat, 3rd &citaber 4pm ait Eitan Wick Schaal T'e lteek 9eur ofl"&e >ticke.ts please f:uephene: .Revd Paul .Resnelcls en {til:f'153J &522&& ..i. ; ooRNEY TENNIS COURJ" Open to all £2.SO per hour or yearly season tickets available at the following £10 under the age of 18 £20 aged 18 and over £3S family Contact Charlie Coish 01628 629381 • Church Services in October 2004 Sunday 3rd 9.30am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1.00am Harvest Family Service & Baptism 4.00pm Roly Bain the Clown event Wednesday 6th 10.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 10th 9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Holy Communion with children's groups 1 I. 00am Morning Worship Sunday 17th 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1.00am Combined worship with children's groups 6.1 5pm Praise & Celebration evening Sunday 24th 9.30am Family Worship I 1.00am Holy Communion with children's groups 1 1.00am Holy Communion Sunday 31st I 1.00am Combined Worship St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick Eton Wick School St.John the Evangelist Eton St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.Mary's Hitcham St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Evangelist Eton PARISHES 01<􀂋 DORNEY , ETON WITH ETON WICK & BOVENEY St John the Baptist, Eton Wick Sunday 7th November at 6:30pm A special invitation to all who have been bereaved or who carry a particular burden to join us. There will be an opportunity to light a candle in remembrance of your loved one. We also hope that a candle will help shine light into any dark situation. Ify ou would like farther details, please contact Alison Hassall on OJ 753 543324 -3- Luxury Apartment for Rent La Cata Hills Southern Spain Ideal for Both Golfing and Beach Holidays 2 bedroom apartment with 2 luxury bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen, utility room Spacious lounge/diner Remote controlled air conditioning/heating - Internet connection Satellite TV & DVD Sleeps 4/5 persons (5th on Z bed) Two Terraces with terrace furniture, overlooking views of La Cala Hills, Mijas Golf Conrse and mountains Car parking with allocated space The apartment is on a complex set in subtropical gardens with two swimming pools & tennis court 20 minutes drive from Malaga Airport 3 minutes drive to Mijas Golf Course or 10 minutes to La Cala Golf Course 10 minutes drive to La Cala beach 30 minutes drive to Marbella I hour drive to Gibraltar Prices start from £250 - £500 per week For Bookings and Information please ring 01628 789211 Jane Morgan Dresses Quality Dress Hire I have a wide range of evening wear and accessories to suit every age Ball gowns, prom dresses and black tie reception wear From size 6 - 22 To enjoy a friendly and relaxed service call for an appointment Day - Evenings - Weekends 01753 859727 or 07887 994222 Boveney Road, Dorney -4- • The Rowing Trench I really enj oy Dorney Parish News apart from ''Lake Lines" by Patricia Powell. lbis regular fe ature invites us all to love the gravel pit, which is still being excavated by Eton Aggregates, between the village and the river. It is true, of course, that we are lucky only to have a rowing trench in this open cast mine. Look at poor old Staines, they have Thorpe Park! On the whole, thou􀆳 the mile or so of peaceful riverside meadows, that used to be there, were rather pleasanter than the growing rowing facility. This will, undoubtedly, get bigger, noisier and even more built up as it attracts ever more events and conferences. Heaven help us ifwe ever host the Olympics. Last month Patricia told us that we are going to have two towers next. The first, at the finish, will be big enough for judges, the media and exercise space. It will also house a display of artefacts from what must have been one of the shortest pre-excavation archaeological surveys since archaeology began. I can hardly wait, can you? Will the new tower be high enough for us all to see it? If not perhaps more trees will be felled so that they can see out. Recently some fine established timber was felled along the North F.astem boundary of the trench, leaving an ugly gap. This, we were told when we complained, was so that people visiting the arboretum could get a nice view of Windsor castle. Gee thanks fellers. That means that we now get a nice view of your gravel heaps. I have a tape recording of a meeting at which Eton presented their plans to Dorney residents some 15 years ago. The "trench" (as they kept trying to stop calling it at that time) would, they said, be "A thing of beauty--an area of tranquillity" it would "enhance the environment" So bow much of this has come true? Is it "a thing of beauty?" Well they are certainly working hard, trying to landscape it to look natural. This is not easy when you remember that the trench itself is over a mile long and perfectly rectangular. There is, they say, no such thing as a straight line in nature. Some of the landscaping, built on mounds of spoil,is beginning to look quite pretty in a Milton Keynes sort of way. We, in Dorney, do not need concrete cows because there are plenty of real ones on the Common. Perhaps, though, we could have some plastic skylarks to replace the ones that used to sing in the old meadows. ls it "an area of tranquillity''? Well sometimes, especially early in the morning, it can be quite quiet, but it is surely difficult to describe anywhere that has regattas, competitive sports training, and social events (with many more to come) as "tranquil". As for enhancing the environment, well, Patricia says it herself, doesn't she? They are already having trouble with speeding cars. It seems to upset her that this should occur on their ''private estate". Understandable, I'm sure, but I find myself more worried by the number of vehicles with boat trailers, or Lycra clad athletes and their supporters in cars that speed on all the public roads in the area. It seems that their need to break records is not always confined to the water. All of my present interest in the trench is brought about by the advertisement on page 14 of the September issue of Parish News. I am so excited! The "International Rowing Lake with conference facilities" is looking for a receptionist with "Good people skills!" to work in a "lovely setting." Do you think I should apply? Geoffrey Atkinson. MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Thursdays. Meadow Way 12.45 - 1.05 p.m. Dates for 2004:- October 7, 21 November 4, 18 December 2, 16 -5- DORNEY PARISH PUMP OCTOBER 2004 Published by bomey Parish Council • COUNC:tl.LOR REQUIRED As we go to press the Council is still k>oking for a replacement. Further details from the Clerk. NEW FOOll'ATH ? The CcMlty Col.Wlc:il was due to commence a feasibility study into the: possibility of a footpath between Court Lano & Harcolrt Rood, in the last wuk of September. CRIME WATCH Crime figures are lower for the past two months, but motor vehicles remain the biggest risk. It is important that vandalism, minor crimes and nuisances be reported to either 01628 621907 or 0845 8 505 505 to ensure that these offences appear on the crime statistics. Police have agreed to pay special attention to motorised nuisances in Dorney Reach, especially in and around Trumpers Field. BROADBAND BT has announced that Broadband is now available in this area. ACCOUNTS Parish accounts for 2003/4 have been fully approved by the auditors. TRAFFXC CALMING Bucks County have reconncnded that traffic calming in the: Village should be restricted to a "yjsual throat" at the west end of Village Rood. The Council hm requested explanatory drawings before implementation. Larger 30 MPH repeaters will be installed this year. ROWING LAKE Revised designs for a (larger) Finishing Tower were. considered at the September meeting and no objection was raised. Requests for necessary additions to the existing pfanning consents will be considered at the next meeting of the Council. VII.LAGE PLAN Councillors considered a draft Plan based upon results of the reeetlt appraisal. At the October muting Councillors will decide what (if any) further consultation is needed before publication and if the cost of distr,bution to all residents can be: afforded LEAVES To help keep the Parish tidy, why not clear any le.aves from your frontages onto the highway immediately before the scheduled road sweeping? Next planned sweeps w/c Oct 25, Nov 22. FOOTPATH UGHTING County ha delegated implementation to Babtie. Although this Council have, in the course of Grant Application preparation, fully researched the matter. Babtie apparently need a site visit prior to going through the whole process againl Councillors are tentatively confident of installation before April 2005, os the grant moneys must be: spent by then or be lost. WEB SITE The Council provisional web site address is www.dorneycouncilcom. The site continues under test and may not always be available. Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated. DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL, MEETINGS & CONTACTS DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETS on the second Tuesday of every month except August. Meetings start at 8pm at the Eton Dorney Centre; residents may ask questions, light refreshments are usually provided. Police attend every other month (next-November) Forthcoming meetings - Tuesdays 12th October, 9th November. ENQUIRIES, complaints, comments, suggestions and congratulations relating to parish affairs, including grass cutting, lighting & maintenance, shoukf be addressed to the Clerk, Glenda Collins, Council Offices, 4!5b High St, Iver, Budomoy Reach, has been cooptcd to the Could. NEW FOOTPATH County Council advisors Babtie are now drawing up plans for the footpath between Court Lane & Harcourt Road. funding will be sought from the County Council and from Eton CoUege, who own most of the land required and would benefit from safer pedestrian access to Dorney Lake. TAXI SERVICE Following a study arranged by this Council, the Ill.strict Council will be asked to set .. a subsidised tlllri Nl'¥icc for the """· Such schemes already exist in the Budcs C .C Districts of Chiltern and Aylesblry Vale. LAW A ClROER The Chief Constable iS to be advised of residents' perceptions of increased crime and lack of police presence in the Parish. It is hoped that another reorganisation proposed for the new year may bring the improvements so long promised. Residents are reminded to report any incidents. TRAFFU: CAI.MING County will be asked to -the possibility of Installing inte,actiw, speed warning signs, - being fNllcd -,.., at emrances to the village. Cost Is said to be around £10,000. We - asked for o,cplm,ato, I drawings for i,roposcd road markings before implementation. Installation of Lorge, 30 MPH repcatsrs will be ,iotcd shoMly. ROWING LAKE Councillors atterding recent a recent liaison meeting reported on arrangements for the International ew:nts planned for 2005 ond 2006 •nd sold that major exponsion plons could be anticipated in connection with these events and the possibly 2012 Olympics. The Council will write asking for corr£ction, in the: next issue. of the 2006 World Championships bulletin, of omissions and inacarocies in maps and facts relating to traffic & access. The proposed additions and voriations to the existing planning consents are still awaited VI1.1.A6E PLAN Tho draft plan will be finalised within the next few -'. Phone 017'3 6!l!l331. fax 017'3 6!14922: •-mall dot ne,'COW1Cil@co-net.com -2- COMMUNITY:. A DORNEY PHILANTHROPIST NEEDED At the turn of the last century my grandfather started the first school meals in a 'Ragged School" in London and a Jewish philanthropist called Zachary Merton saw what was needed and gave a sum of money for this. An essay about 1t was put into the House of Commons Library. We BADLY NEED A PHILANTHROPIST IN DORNEY TO HELP US TO GET SOMETHING MUCH NEEDED! We need a water tap in our village churchyard. There is no way to water our loved one's graves except to go across the road to a tap by the church , and that is usually an impossibility to carry water that is so heavy. The water board will not give it to us as they say that their Charitable projects are understandably to help supply drinking water. This Remembrance Month we shall be caring for the grave of young Percy Evins from the village, whose Mother was born here and who had an child, Percy, who lived in the village and went to the village school. He was the only son of Anme and Percy Evins and he joined the army to help to overcome Hitler and those atrocities . Percy went right through the war until being killed in Italy, just before the end. When you go into the churchyard the grave where he is remembered is next to the 'monkey grave'. We have seeded poppies on the grave and done some planting as there are no relatives to honour it. We want of course to water the plants that we put there. IS THERE A PHILANTHROPIST who will help and give us a tap in the churchyard in memory of the final sacrifice paid for us all by young Percy Evins of Dorney and the other young men like him? Phyllis Wallbank 01 628 602399 NORDEN FARM CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Allwood Road, Maidenhead Tel. 01628 788997 Friday 12th November at 7.45 p.m. Pendulum Jazz Orchestra With special guest Marlc Lockheart (tenor sax) Tickets. £10.50 (£9 cone.) Saturday 20th November at 7.30 p.m. Noel Coward at the Cafe de Paris Colin Baldy and Gulliver Ralston recreate the classic 1950's cabaret programmes of Noel Coward Tickets. £12 (£10 cone.) Dorney Social Diary Friday 19• November NEW YEAR'S EVE DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITIEE DORNEY OVER 60's CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT RAINBOWS BROWNIES ATTITUDE Youth Group 24n 8-12'1 Group VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS DORNEY BABY SITTING CLUB DDHS Son et Lumiere & AGM Village Hall 8 p.m. DVHMC New Year Party Dance Village Hall 8.30 p.m. - 1.00 a.m. Second Tuesday of each month Second Monday of alternate months Le. November, January, March Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month unless Indicated (•) 12.15-2.00 Dates 2004: 9/11 14/12 Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7 - 10 P-m. Tdepbone 01628 629381 (between 4.3-0-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) Every Thursday Village Hall 4.30-5.45 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 6-7.30 p.m. Every other Thursday evening Etoo/Dorney Centre Monday evenings during term time Eton/Domey Centre Dawn Russell Karen Jones 01628 784515 01628 625037 DORNEY 8" DJ.STRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NOVEMBER I 9TN 2004 SON et LOMIERE + Annul'll Generl'll Meefin􀀲 NEW MEMBERS WELCOME -FAMILY MEMBEilSltlP ONLY £2 P.A Dlsoounl ror members at 111E WALLED logise for inadvertently misleading you. Nevertheless, it is Iigh!: that the construction has taken place and I will not apologise for that - - the world is a better place for it. Especially as I can proudly tell you that this path, although initially claimed to be associated with the Jubilee River, will eventually be extended and upgraded to become the four lane Motorway spur joining the M4 with the Eton Rowing Trench in Dorney Reach. HULLO! - ANYBODYTHERE? In their haste to sign up for the new Denham offices, South Bucks ("serving you from within our own area") District Council underestimated the number of people who would be driving to this new site. Very clever. As a result of this careless approach, I am told, there are only fo ur parking spaces allocated for councillors attending meetings and other visitors. But I can exclusively reveal that the problem will be solved by instituting a Park-and-Ride scheme from their old office car park in Slough. Should this prove to be impractical, more spaces will have to be bought or rented, adding further to the cost (you pay) of this unnecessary move, about which. you may remember, we were not properly consulted .. kefer1- November 2001/- NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME Chief Co-ordinator:- Mike Holle 01628 625407 TO REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE POLICE 08458 505505 TO REPORT INCIDENTS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE999 -5- Cress Brook - An Appeal I've always felt quite sorry for the Environment Agency being prodded month after month by the needle-sharp pen of"Kejers". After all, they were doing their best, messing around digging flood channels, weren't they? It only cost us £1 00m or so. What does it matter if the Agency's new web site flood map shows most of Dorney under water? At least the Jubilee River is prettier than Eton's rowing trench. Any sympathy I felt, however, vanished recently when I read a file of correspondence about Cress Brook. What's Cress Brook? Well it's clearly marked on most maps meandering across Dorney Common. It may be on the map but it long since dried up, leaving a silt filled trench with occasional mud puddles for the cattle to get stuck in. In winter a lake of floodwater grows across the Common at the upstream end as it vainly tries to find its old course into Boveney Ditch and then on into the Thames. Having only lived here for 15 years, I never knew Cress Brook when it flowed freely all year round, but longer established residents remember it well and very fondly. lt was deep enough for fish, moorhens and water animals not to mention the watercress which some believe - incorrectly, I think - gave it its name. To keep it clear and fresh it was 􀂭egularly, and well, maintained by the old Thames Conservancy Board RIP. One of these residents is Mrs Phyllis Wallbank MBE, a regular contributor to Parish News. Phyllis is passionate about the Brook and has campaigned, tirelessly, for the flow to be restored. She recruited our local M.P. Dominic Grieve and, for 5 years, they have written to The Environment Agency at regular intervals. Each time, they have been given assurances and commitments that have not been fulfilled. In February 200 I Mr Grieve was assured that the Agency "has long been concerned about The Cress Brook, not only from an aesthetic and biodiversity viewpoint, but also out of concern that its flow is so seriously impeded by silt and trees that it can no longer drain Dorney Common effectively. " The same letter went on to make the silly claim that once the Jubilee River was completed, the level of the Thames would lower "thus assisting the drainage of the Common. " The agency then said that their inspection revealed "what would appear to be cattle slurry. We will ensure that this is removed. " Nothing happened! In February 2002: The agency blamed foot and mouth disease for their lack of action, but assured Mr Grieve that The Jubilee River would raise the water table so creating a sufficient head of water to flow over the obstructions. Nothing happened! ! April 2002: The Agency said to Mrs Wallbank that "ifthejlow does not increase due to the raising of the groundwater we will make a small direct link to the Jubilee River to provide a constant flow for Cress Brook. This will be included in the work for nexJ year. " A good, and inexpensive idea but nothing happened! ! ! May 2002: The agency moved further into the realms of silliness by announcing: "We have committed to improving the Brook as part of our efforts in The Water Vole Bio Diversity Action Plan. " The poor old water voles are still waiting! ! ! ! September 2002: "We are planning to generally clear the brook and trim the trees this winter so that dredging and channel reprofiling can be carried out in the summer. " Absolutely nothing has happened then or since!!!!! There were many other letters in the file all making and breaking similar commitments. I was so shocked when I read them that I complained to the Agency's Regional Director. So did Mr Grieve and so did Dorney Parish Council. After a month the Agency admitted that the correspondence I had listed made "uncomfortable reading". They apologised to Mrs Wallbank, but pointed out that the "serious flooding in 1003 has changed our priorities." (Note: this is Agency-babble for "our flood scheme has failed and we are in dead trouble!") They then added that consequently "We do not have any work planned for Cress Brook this financial year. " They make it clear that before they do anything they must involve OFWAT, Thames Water and Dorney Estates to find out why the water isn't running and that they will propose that this is studied as part of a 5-year programme. After which "If feasible the project would then be included in a future programme of work. " Clearly they expect us all to be dead before anything happens. The letter ends with the following patronising, pastoral, purple passage, worthy of Sir Humphrey Appleby himself: "Restoring flows along Cress Brook is still our aim, as improved flow conditions will enable the development of diverse aquatic communities. We will work with Dorney Estates to develop proposals for environmental enhancement when the flow has been established. As part of any enhancement activities, we would assess the impact on the rare brown galingale sedge, which is found in the vicinity of the Brook. " As one resident has just said to me, "never mind (not his exact words) the galingale sedge, whatever that may be. Just to see a few moorhens come back would be good!" We have applied more pressure, not least by involving the Maidenhead Advertiser. They were told, by way of justification for not restoring the Brook, that otters have returned to the area. So now we have voles, rare sedge and otters in the dry brook. What next? Salmon? However, the Agency has now agreed to a meeting early in November. Mrs Wallbank, the Parish Council, Dorney Estates and Thames Water will be invited. Can you help? If you have views on the Brook - for or against, or special memories, or ideas about how to make it flow again or if you have any comment you would like passed on to the Agency please let us know as soon as possible. Cress Brook was an attractive local amenity. Need we lose it? Many thanks. Geoffrey Atkinson Cowper Cottage, Boveney Road, Dorney, SU 6QD Telephone: 01628 661 112 E-mail: Geoffatkinson3@aol.com -7- ETON WICK HISTORY GROUP MEETING Eton Wick Village Hall Wednesday IOth November at 7.30 p.m. 'Eminent Etonians' Mrs. Penny Hatfield. SLOUGH PHILHARMONIC Choir and Orchestra Saturday 13th November at 8 p.m. The Centre, Slough Winter from the Four Seasons Sob Yon Kim (violin) Mass in B flat Stabat Mater Gloria Sunday 28th November at 7 .30 p.m. Eton College School Hall Night on a Bare Mountain Piano Concerto No. I Libor Novacek (soloist) Concerto for Orchestra Vivaldi Hummel Pergolesi Vivaldi Mussorgsky Tchaikovsky Bartok Tickets £11.50 - from Box Office 01753 643521 WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Saturday 4th December at 7 .30 p.m. Dance Rhapsody Violin Concerto Eton College School Hall Alexandra Wood (soloist) Symphony No. 2 Tickets £9 (£5 students and children) from the Ticket Hotline 01628 531209 Bridge Tchaikovsky Sibelius or from Sheargold Pianos, 53, King Street, Maidenhead You'll have seen from the local press that we had a visit not long ago from Mr Keith Mills, Chief Executive of London 2012 Ltd, the organisation bidding to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to the UK. Should the bid succeed, Dorney Lake will host the rowing and sprint canoeing events. It was a beautiful day, showing the area and the Lake at their best, and the visit went well. Representatives from Buckinghamshire County Council, South Bucks District Council, The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Slough Borough Council and The Amateur Rowing Association were all present as well as Sir Eric Anderson, Provost of Eton College, and Roderick Watson of Dorney Lake. We're now permitted to use the London 2012 insignia as a designated venue. Judging by the excitement generated by our Athens Olympics records and the parades since, there is a good deal of public interest now. This may not please Mr Geoffrey Atkinson very much. He provided some interesting feedback about 'Lake Lines' last month. Comments are always welcome and at least it shows he reads the magazine fully! I can tell him that I initially shared some of bis reservations. However, having come to the Lake as a curious member of the local public on early open days, then been a hospitality client and later a staff member and having therefore seen it from several points of view, I am very happy now to be positive about Dorney Lake as an asset, particularly liking not only the bigger, more colourful events but also its use by the community at large, by young and older, to make best use of it, now it's here to stay. Mr Atkinson and other Dorney residents might like to visit Dorney Lake at 9.30 p.m. on Saturday, 13 November for a fireworks display. As last year this is a combined celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Light, by The Anand Association from the Asian community, and a belated Guy Fawkes night. There is no entry charge but a donation to Dorney Boat Club for junior rowers would be much appreciated. The display will last for about 15 minutes and all Dorney people will be welcome. SCHEDULel> S.B.l>.C Ol'ERATZONS irass-arttfng: w/c: Nov 8. LAST CUT Road rr I ,e: Nov 22, Dec 20. Patricia Powell Litter pk:ldng In "built-up" ...... of l>orMy " l>orMy - is waldy .. 1"1u-sdays. -9- Jane Morgan Dresses Quality Dress Hire • I have a wide range of evening wear and accessories to suit every age Ball gowns, prom dresses and black tie reception wear From size 6 - 22 To enjoy a fri endly and relaxed service call for an appointment Day - Evenings - Weekends 01753 859727 or 07887 994222 Boveney Road, Dorney SOROPTIMISTS INTERNATIONAL OF SLOUGH, WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD are holding AN ANTIQUES VALUATION DAY from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 10 November 2004 at The Eton College Rowing Centre, Dorney Lake, 􀀂􀀃- Bring along your small antiques No entry charge but a donation of £2.00 per item valued would be welcome Proceeds will go to kidney research Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be available THE MILL AT SONNING Dinner Theatre Box Office O 118 969 8000 Tuesday 19/10 -Saturday 27/11 MURDER BY MISADVENTURE Tuesday 30/11 - Saturday 8/1 OUT OF ORDER -10- Dear Editor, ETON COLLEGE EVENSONG Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney. Returning home on Wednesday afternoon, I switched on the car radio - BBC Radio 3 - around 4 p.m. To my surprise and delight, Eton College Boys' Choir commenced Evensong. The music the choir was singing was Plainchant - quiet; peaceful; controlled and flowing, just like an unhurried stream. In the Western hemisphere, plain or Gregorian chant is the simplest form of music, namely, a single note followed by a succession of single notes giving that wonderful flowing movement of sound. Plainchant is usually unaccompanied by any musical instrument and is sung in unison by, for example, a group of monks, nuns, church or college choirs. Whilst often associated with religious services, thanks to modem technology, tapes, CD's etc. can be played anywhere and anytime. The sheer simplicity of sound and free rhythm of plainchant is most relaxing. But before you buy a tape or CD etc. do tiy BBC Radio 3 Wednesday afternoon 4 p.m.-5 p.m. and decide for yourself. Eton College Choir that Wednesday afternoon was very good and well controlled. King's College Cambridge, Douai Abbey, Westminster and St. Paul's Cathedrals and many other cathedrals and churches all have excellent choirs singing plainchant as well as other beautiful choral works. So just relax, sit or lie back and enjoy. As with most things in life, the simpler the better. ... Regards, Tony Dixon-Smith (D. D.) ooRNEY TENNIS COURJ- Open to all £2.50 per hour or yearly season tickets available at the following 1' £10 under the age of 18 £20 aged 18 and over £35 family Contact Charlie Coish 01628 629381 - 1 1 - 7th November 9.30am Sidesman Reading Coffee Cleaning Flowers 14"' November 9.30 am Sidesman Intercessions Coffee 21 • November 9.30 am Sidesman & Intercessions Flowers Cleaning 28"' November 9.30am Sidesman Intercessions Coffee s"' December 9.30am Sidesman Reading Intercessions Coffee Cleaning Flowers St. JAMES' DUTY ROTA November 2004 'A church who uses all' Holy Communion (1662) Ralph Liney Jean Liney 1 Corinthians 12;1-11 Sue Westendorp Mr & Mrs Hayton Mrs Springbett Remembrance Sunday Family Communion Joe Hayton Rod Dollimore Mrs Westendorp & Mrs Langton Christ the King Family Communion) Mrs Baker Mrs Legge Mr & Mrs Hayton Advent Sunday Family Worship Rod Dollimore Muriel Pepler Mr & Mrs Pepler 2"" Sunday of Advent Holy Communion (1662) Ralph Liney Luke 23:33-43 (p1058) Matthew 24:36-44 (p994) Jean Liney Matthew 3:1-12 (p967) Gill Hayton Mary Baker Mrs Westendorp & Mrs Dollimore Mrs Springbett The Dorney Carol Service will be on Sunday 19th December at 6.30pm Mrs. Sue Westendorp 25 Conway Road Taplow SL6 0LB 01628 605408 Churchwardens -12- Mr. Rod Dollimore 35 Tilstone Close Eton Wick SL4 6NG 01753 856104 CL: - I d- Private Nursing & Residential Care Home et in 9 acres of Beautiful Grou? DORNEY SCHOOL OF ,,. - • Highest quality 24 hour professional nursing care • Bedrooms - en-suite, telephone & TV • Nurse call & intercom system • Automatic lifts • Relaxed friendly atmosphere 􀂦GISTERED NURSING 􀂧OME ASSOCIATION • Day room, television lounge, library, sunny conservatories • Excellent food, choice of men1L'i, special diets • Long or short stay accommodation • Shopping trips, outings & entertainment • Visitors always welcome Parliament Lane. Burnham. Bucks SLI 8NU BURNHAlYI - (01628) 667345 -P Principal Joan Kellett AIDTA B/L Welcome you to come dancing, ballroom/latin - adults. Every Thursday beginners and improvers 8 to 9 p.m. Intermediate 9 to 10 p.m. at Dorney Village Hall. Also children every Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 noon. at Dorney Village Hall and every Sunday 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Eton Wick Village Hall. Children's classes include line dancing. Private lessons also available. 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GI_ CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eton Wick Sunday Mass 9.00am OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burnham Saturday Sunday 6pm 9am, 10.15am and 6pm Vigil Mass Mass Material for publication should reach one of the Editors by the 16th of the preceding month. NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY AND AUGUST Editors: Mr. C. C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODX Tel: 01628 624121 Mrs. J.M. Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 ODT. Tel: 01628624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody Distributors: Mrs Cobb, Mr Goodier, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hellmuth, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Jackman, Mrs Millward, Mrs Oxlade, Mrs Rae, Mrs Richmond, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Tuddenharn, 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 subscriptions in January. Distributors who collect subscriptions from those taking the magazine should hand them to Mrs. Cody. The Editors are not responsible for the opinions of correspondents expressed in letters or articles published in this magazine. ISSUE NO. 10/04 e EDITORIAL • DECEMBER 2004 This, the last issue of the year, provides my annual opportunity to thank everyone associated with the production and distribution of the Dorney Parish News. I thank Suro Press for being such co-operative printers; the advertisers, local organizations, DPC and DPCC for their vital financial support; and the distributors_who put the magazine through your letter box. The Dorney Parish News has been published for many years, but over the course of time our local community has become less close knit and I often wonder just how many residents appreciate this monthly journal or find its contents relative to their interests. I have been a little encouraged by the recent Parish Appraisal, which revealed that the parish magazine is perceived as a very important source of information about events. I am trying to convince myself that this perception is inclusive! I am grateful that, in the last twelve months, new correspondents may have broadened our appeal, but I urge all parishioners to be more communicative through these pages. We wish everyone a very happy Christmas and New Year. Although there is little evidence of peace and goodwill in the world, I am sure both will prevail in Dorney. The Parish News is not published in January. The annual £4 subscription for 2005 is due in February. Please pay your distributor. CHRIS1MAS AND NEW YEAR REFUSE COLLECTION There will be no refuse collection in the week between Christmas and the New Year. Collection in the weeks before and after will be on Wednesday, as usual. NORDEN FARM CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Allwood Road, Maidenhead Tel. 01628 788997 Friday I 0th & Saturday ll th December at 8 p.m. New London Entertainment present With a Christmas Song in My Heart A return from the company of West End singers who brought the sell-out shows The Best of Broadway and London Pride bring songs of of love and romance, passion and pain, laughter and tears all sprinkled with a selection of your Christmas favourites. Tickets. £12 (£10 cone.) DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE will next meet on Monday, 17th January, -1- The Meaning of Christmas It started in late August and now, at long last, Christmas is almost here, and so the final frenzy of shopping for presents, cards, food, crackers, drink and decorations begins. Is some of the promise and eager anticipation of Christmas already beginning to wane, I wonder? Christmas is, should be and can be a season of great joy, festivity and celebration. M uch of the commercial extravagance that we buy into to will sadly fail to deliver. So let us simply place the lowly but joyous birth of Christ at the heart of our celebrations, and perhaps make a commitment to share in one of the Carol, Christingle or M idnight services at St James or St Johns. You will be assured of a warm welcome as we seek to ensure that the true meaning of Christmas is at the heart of all our festivities. A very special & happy Christmas to you all. Ged Pearce On behalf of the Ministry Team Parishes ofEton with Eton Wick & Boveney, & Dorney Christmas Services 19th 4.00pm Family Carol Service St.John the Baptist Eton Wick 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight St.James the Less Dorney 24th 4.00pm Chris tingle St.John the Baptist Eton Wick 5.30pm Christingle St.James the Less Dorney 11.30pm Christmas Communion St.James the Less Dorney 1 1.30pm Christmas Communion St.John the Baptist Eton Wick 25th 10.00am Family Communion St.James the Less Dorney 10.00am Family Communion St.John the Baptist Eton Wick CAROL SINGINGmDORNEY VILLAGE TUESDAY 21st DECEMBER - 6.30 p.m. • ' . Starting from - OLD DIMMINGS, VILLAGE ROAD Everyone in good voice is welcome to join in . . The Wood-Dow Family will be providing pre singing Christmas mulled wine and mince pies in the porch, to set us off in the right mood and we will finish in hearty voice at The Palmer Arms! Money collected will be shared between St. James Church, Dorney and Cancer Research/Support -2- Church Services in December 2004 􀂹 􀂺 Wednesday 1st IYT Ji,t 10.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 5th 9.30am Holy Communion (said BCP) 11.00am Family Service & Baptism 6.30pm Advent Carol Service Sunday 12th 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1.00am Holy Communion with children's groups 11.00am M orning Worship Sunday 19th 11.00am Combined Holy Communion 4.00pm Family Carol Service 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight Sunday 26th 11.00am Combined Holy Communion Church Services in January 2005 Sunday 2nd 9.30am Holy Communion (said BCP) 11.00am Family Service Wednesday 5th 1 0.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 9th 9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Holy Communion with children's groups I 1.00am M orning Worship 6.30pm Epiphany Celebration Sunday l6th 9.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Combined Worship with children's groups Sunday23rd 9.30am Family Worship I 1.00am Holy Communion with children's groups I 1.00am Holy Communion SundayJOth St.John the Evangelist Eton St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Baptist Eton Wick 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.John the Evangelist Eton St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton St.John the Evangelist Eton St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.James the Less Dorney St.John the Baptist Eton Wick St.John the Evangelist Eton 11.00am Combined Worship with children's groups St.John the Evangelist Eton -3- DORNEY PARISH PUMP N,ffffled by l>ornoy Parish Council j t>ECEMBER 2004 PRECEPT 2005/6 anwrt year precept of £119!!0 has bun Increased. 1ft line with lnflattoft. to £12300 for noxt par; ,.1 contribution per household will be around £-40. NEW FOOTI'ATH • We are still awaiting plans and costings from Babtie for a footpath between Court Lane & Harcourt Road. Funding is being sought from the County Council's "delegated budget". Eton College, who own most of the land re.quired Clf'ld would benefit from safer pedestr.an access to Dorney Lake, may also be approached. l1lAfFIC CAI.MIN6 County achisc that lntoracli• speod ....,.ng signs will tlft'f be provided at their cost at sites with a bad acddoat NCOl'd, although they w,11 CGIISidcr instolim- ....... a Parish agree to pay 􀊿 £!!000 per sign. This , will be consida ed further when we ha"' assessed the offectlw,,ess of the proposed new road markings which are iftwninontly expected. VILLAGE PI.AN Further amendments were proposed to the draft plan, which will now be presented for finol approvo.l at the December meeting; it is expected that a copy will be distributed to all residents in:ea,ly spring TIDY FOR XMAS? To holp kap the Parish tidy- apeclally the east end of Harcolrt Road- why not clear any le<,,.. from yol/LED S.B.D.C OPERATIONS fjross-cutting: No 1110N cuts by SBDC witil spring. Memorial gardens, Dents Comer and Marsh Lanc/Harcolrt Rd junction will be cut, if possible, by Dorney Parish Col.llcil. Road swuping: w/c Nov 22, Dec 20. JONOt"'f 17 Utter picking in "built-up• aN4S of Dorney 4 Dorney Reach is weekly on Thursdays. DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE will next meet on Monday JalQQry 17th,( changed fro 14th.) -to- .. i •' WHAT CAN'T SPEAK I understand that the editor has been receiving complaints about the accuracy and veracity of certain parts of this magazine.My readers are, of COIIIllC, well aware that this column deals only in facts, and everything published under my by-line can be relied upon, absolutely. However. I must agree that this does not always apply to certain other regular contributors. I have therefore spoken to the person responsible for the Parish Pump and it has been agreed that, in future, more care will be taken when prophesying dates of grass cutting, road sweeping and litter picking; and wild speculation as to the immediacy of any action by CoWlly or District Councils and Babtie will be moderated. YOU CAN BET ON IT Managers of Dorney Lake have still failed to submit the planning application -expected last August -necessary to legalise many of the events currently held thereon. It is suggested that the reason for such tardiness is that additional clauses are to be added which depend upon the promulgation of the Act of Parliament which will permit Las Vegas type Gaming in the UK. And what could sound more prestigious than "Eton College Casino at Dorney Lake" ? DOWN TO STANDARDS Are you not becoming a little tired of hearing, on the early morning news. that "this afternoon Tony will say this" or "this evening Michael will say that"? Quite often it tums out that they, in fact say something which they think will be more appreciated by their particular audience and which is quite to the contrary to the information they have provided to the media. And which few will notice. Even more annoying are the regular government or ministerial dismissals of reports as "pure speculation " or "without foundation"; we can usually be quite confident that such "speculation" is likely to become an undoubted fact within a very few days. Of colllllC, no apologies are forthcoming for such mendacion􀄪 nor do we any longer expect them. COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON May I wish all my reader a Merry Xmas and a Prosperous New Year. Back in February DORNEY 8 DISTWCT HOR.TICOLTORAL SOCIE1Y SEE FEBRUARY MAGAZINE FOR 2005 PROGRAMME NEW MEMBERS WELCOME • FAMILY MEMBERSlllP ONLY £2 PA Discount for members at 111E WAI I.ED GARDEN, DORNEY FOR.FORlllER INFORMATION OR. 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