/ · Dorney Parish News /:;,- c'.'. ,>·. -􀀈 -- __ ., - - --- -􀀜 "'""----:.. 􀀃11,􀀄􀀅 􀀌􀀍 c􀀎􀀏 UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JILL HARRIS HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING h RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY paBui§l:AP􀀇L􀀈 Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor Berkshire Telephone: 01628 661275 INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL - QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes JANE MORGAN DRESSES --- --- 􀀘 ------ EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags,jewellery & wraps • Sizes 6 - 22, competitively priced • Alteration service, home visits By appointment 7 days a week 01628 600509 janemorgandres.,e:i@fsmaiLnet Mob: 07887 994222 wwwJanenwrgandresshire.co.uk V,JJage Road, Domey, nr Windsor & Eton Bracken Flowers & Julies Florist Real Florists Local, National & International Delivery Telefloris_ 􀀘" • Bouquets * Arrangements • Balloons Visa, Mastercard, Solo • Weddings * Funerals Tel: 01753 833225 Tel: 01628 602968 & Electron cards accepted • Parties • Corporate • Same Day website: www.brackenflowers.com email: bracken@brackenflowers.co.uk Fax: 01753 842422 31b Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor SL4 6LU 􀀎 Design & Construction WoD􀀅􀀆lliJ□[?@ 􀀌􀀍cap􀀎 a Bu,lr/ia'l • Site Clearance • Pergolas • Terraces • Suppliers of: • Turfing • Driveways • Brickwork SAND • BALLAST • Plants, Trees WOOD CHIPS and Shrubs • Fencing • Car Parks Decorative • Block Paving or Standard • Patios • Mature Trees TOP SOIL MUSHROOM COMPOST 􀀂Q 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 706675 TRADITIONAL RESTORATION COMPANY _ Restorers offi ne Antique Furniture V .I-.J an-of l>om,yl'twl, Council Chairman: Keith Harris (01628 603856) <::::;:; Clerk: 61enda Collins (01753 655331) Caundllors: JOI 1>a,c (01628 603-486 ). ro,.c,, Graham Easton (627416). Alica FOlIN6: Monthly, LOCAL AREA FORUM We ore strongly -Ing County -Is to establish a - layer of bureacrGcy be-•• existing District and Parish Caundls. Thao -,Id be ..,.lectcd oxcaitfw cammlttus with a similar ,ltlon to NAG. but may haw same powers dcwlwd fNm County & District. NAG and Parish C«inc:ils -,Id haw delegates on these "Super Parish C«inc:ils" There arc 19 LAFs 􀓍 far Buclcs; Dorney -,Id be associated with Taplow, Bumham, Famham Cammon and Stoke hgcs. MAIL COI.I.ECTION BOXES After much correspondence and Royal Mai l den ial collection tabs are now fitted to the Harcourt Rd box. ROAD MAINT&IANCE Count y has discovered a hidden cache of tar macadam which will be used for some resurfacing including Marsh Lone adjacent to Harcourt Rd. It is possible that some potholes may also be: attended to. ORCHARD HERSS SITE - LAKE END ROAD The Public Inqulry/.l against SIIDC's April 2007 enforcement natlcc will - take place in June. Na bplanatfon has been NCSiwd far this delay. A - appllcaticn to use the site far garaging of haulage whlc:les has been submitted and will be 􀓎 by the Parish Council. ANNUAL PARISH MEETIN6 - WEDNESDAY APRIL 9"'· Agreed Agenda includesc Precept, Best Kept Village, NAG, Roads incl VAS & New Footpath, Waste collection, Youth Club, Trees, School, Footpath Lighting, Ofympics. All residents are. invited to attend. PLANNING The Dorney Lake tc,.,....,-y SfflJcturu plcumlng issues remain unrcsolwd as County and District still cannot decide which authority is raponslble. despite a Uaison Committee minute naming SllDC as the raponslble autharfty. Na ,atfsfactoo 7 .... haw been recciwd fNm County & District Chief Exccut111u. but we bellow that same debate Is - taking place. An .1 has been lodged In respect of refusal of permission for the erection of an all--r """"IUC• In the grounds of Dorney Court. We will write -Ing the Heath- 3'" rv.ay. PROPOSED FOOTPATH in MARSH LANE - HARCOURT RD to DORNEY LAKE We ore verbally as.stred that this footpath, finance for which has been agreed, will be: constructed starting at the end Morch, completion in April, but we hove received only outline deta ils ond no definite start dote. The Council is quietly unconfident that meaningful construction will start in March. NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTION 6ROUP C«inc:illors arc C ------ EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags,jewellery & wraps • Sizes 6 - 22, competitively priced • Alteration .􀀷ervice, home visits By appointment 7 days a week 01628 600509 janemorgandresse􀁘smaiLnet Mob: 07887 994222 wwwJanemorgandresshire.co.uk Village Road, Domey, nr Windsor & Eton _, Bracken Flowers & Julies Florist Real Florists Local, National & International Delivery Telefloris_V"' • Bouquets * Arrangements • Balloons Visa. Mastercard. Solo • Weddings Tel: 01753 833225 Tel: 01628 602968 & Electron cards accepted • Funerals " Parties • Corporate 􀄌 Same Day Fax: 01753 842422 website: www.brackenflowers.com email: bracken@brackenflowers.co.uk 31b Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor SL4 6LU Design & Construction • Site Clearance • Turfing • Plants, Trees and Shrubs • Fencing • Pergolas • Terraces • Driveways • Brickwork • Car Parks Decorative • Block Paving or Standard • Patios • Mature Trees 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 706675 • Suppliers of: SAND • BALLAST WOOD CHIPS TOP SOIL MUSHROOM COMPOST a..q TRADITIONAL RESTORATION COMPANY "✓ -􀀕 • :l Restorers o{fne Antique Furniture \ f ,􀆁lrn; .:Jil:.,,pxm THE COACH HOUSE, DORNEY COURT, DORNEY, BERKSHIRE SL4 6QP TEL: 01628 660708 - SERVICES IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES ST. JAMES, DORNEY Full details of our Services and Children's Activities are included in this magazine VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Lucy Holt The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SLA 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 e-mail: revlucy@tiscali.co.uk 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 0.15am 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 Etlitor,: Mr. C. C. Cody, Easter Folly, 7, Dorney Reach Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0l)X Tel: 01628 624121 Mrs. J.M. Spencer, [)()rincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DT. Tel: 01628624213 Editorial Board: The Editors. Mrs. M.C. Cody Distributors: Mrs Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Jackman, Mrs Millward, Mrs Oxlade. Mrs Richmond, Mrs Roberts, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wiltshire, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 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. 10/08 EDITORIAL DECEMBER 2008 The season to be jolly is almost upon us and although we may not be planning to deck the halls with boughs of holly I am sure we have plans to deck our homes with the customary Christmas decorations. Throughout Britain and beyond, the dust-covered cardboard boxes will be fetched from the loft and store cupboard, and all the treasures that are carefully stowed away in January will be unwrapped and displayed for Christmas once again. We may add a new bauble or two, for who can resist all the latest tinselled fripperies set out to tempt us in the seasonally stocked shops. Every year there is something irresistibly new, mingled with the resistibly naff. The introduction of upside-down plastic Christmas trees seems to me particula􀃲y perverse. Should such a tree be complemented by inverting our display of received Christmas cards? Putting up the outdoor Christmas lights can be an exasperating and time consuming endeavour. When the lights were put away last Twelfth Night they had been working perfectly, but they are prone to a hibernation virus and when taken from the box for the new season they are either partially or totally defunct and require repeated circuit checking and bulb replacing. Despite all the frustration, when night descends and the lights twinkle in the trees, it is a magical transformation and a delightful herald of the season of goodwill. Each year we celebrate anew the birth of Christ, but Christmas is a nostalgic festival and the familiar trimmings of Christmas' past are the very essence of this happy season. John Rutter will never quite outdo 'Away in a Manger' and roast beef will never oust the Christmas turkey! Dorney Festive Season dates:- 􀀤f!,-j&-f!'-j&-ff,-f!,-.p!,-fl'-f!,- Dorney Court Charity Christmas Trees Sale Mama Mia! Village Carol Singing New Year's Eve Dance Party Sunday 7th December Friday 1 9th December Monday 22nd December (see page 1 9) (see page 9) (see page 1 O) ( see page 17) DORNEY PARISH NEWS IS NOT PUBLISHED IN JANUARY. In February distributors will be asking for your subscription (£5) for 2009. Please help them by keeping a fiver or a cheque payable to Dorney Parish News to hand. *" * We thank the many supporters of this magazine:- advertisers, local tJ organisations, the Parish Council, printers, everyone associated with the •· production and distribution, and you our readers. We wish you all : A Vn,v Ht1 J!J!.V C-,,.,i,,tmt1t t111tl Nn,, "JT11 t1r - 1 - Revd Lucy Holt writes: This time of year, as we approach Christmas, is full of sparkle and dazzle! We only have to look at our shops to see the array of tinsel covered trees, tempting gifts and of course the sparkly little dress to wear to the Christmas party. But it seems to me that this is yet again far from what was seen the first Christmas. As we look at the Christmas story we see a distinct lack of glamour and rather a huge amount of ordinariness; the young couple, a carpenter and his new wife, travelling on a donkey and then finding a place to stay in a stable rather than a nice room in an inn. The ordinariness is itself amazing and it is into this ordinariness that our Saviour Jesus Christ was born, born into an ordinary family so that he can relate to us all no matter what our background or education. But despite the ordinariness of his family the angels demonstrated the extraordinariness of this birth. It was extraordinary because the birth of this baby was to change the course of mankind and by his life, death and resurrection he enables us to know God for ourselves and have the hope of eternal life. Once more this year at our Christmas services we will be celebrating this birth and exploring this amazing story together; it would be lovely to welcome you to any of our services. But may I take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas. For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in December 2008 and January 2009 Wednesday 3rd December 1 0.00 am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 7th December 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00 am Family Service 6.30 pm Advent Carol Service Sunday 14th December 9.30 am Holy Communion 1 1 .00 am Holy Communion (children's groups) Wednesday 17th December 1 0.00 am Holy Communion (said BCP) Friday 19th December 7 .30 pm Carol Service Sunday 21st December 1 1 .00 am Morning worship with carols 4.30 pm Crib Service 6.30 pm Carol Service 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 Evangelist Eton St John the Baptist Eton Wick St James the Less Dorney Wednesday 24th December: Christmas Eve 4.00 pm Christingle Service 5.30 pm Christingle Service 1 1 .30 pm Midnight Communion 1 1 .30 pm Midnight Communion Thursday 25th December: Christmas Day 9.00 am Family Communion 10.15 am Family Service followed by Communion Sunday 28th December 1 1 .00 am Combined Holy Communion Sunday 4th January 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00 am Family Service 6.30 pm Informal Worship Wednesday 7th January 1 0.00 am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 11th January 9.30 am Holy Communion 1 1 .00 am Holy Communion (children's groups) Sunday 18th January St John the Baptist Eton Wick St James the Less Dorney 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 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 9.30 am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 1 1 .00 am Worshipping Together (children's groups)St John the Baptist Eton Wick Wednesday 21 st January 10.00 am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 25th January 9.30 am Morning Worship 1 1 .00 am Holy Communion (children's groups) Sunday 1st February 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00 am Family Service 6.30 pm Informal Worship /!􀀃 􀀆\ I I II I 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 •. Caldicott Pre􀀈􀀉ents An uplifting concert of favourite classical works ,for the New Year Vivaldi Gloria Faure; Cantique de Jean Racine Delius; Two Aquarelles Caldicott Choral Society Chamber Orchestra Saturday 10th January at 7.00pm CENTENARY HALL, CALDICOTT FARNHAM ROYAL, BUCKS, SL2 3SL Directions at WWW. caldicottcom Tickets £10.00 from the School Office in advance, OR on the door 'Great music on your doorstep' and Horticultural Society Notes It's been a funny old year in our bit of the country. A cold spring followed by a mild but wet summer, then a bright and colourful autunm. We all moaned about the lack of sun as many OAPS and others fled away to warmer climes. The garden centres had a poor year too, so they say, while farmers in some parts were unable to harvest sodden grain crops. Everything that could grow did so and kept at it late into November. Hedges had to be trimmed more than once and the sound of the mower was beard longer into the evenings. Then the clocks were put back, giving us a shock with thoughts of darker and shorter days. But it was not all bad, depending on one\; outlook. Over the whole period there were the sights, sounds and scents of the countryside, which if one bad the time to explore were delightful. Nothing better than an early morning walk through the fields, lanes and woods to give one a sense of well-being. Looking back over the society events we think that those who took part thoroughly eajoyed themselves, certainly we did. Sad to see that numbers were down a bit, the committee feeling the pinch too. At least three extra functions took place which were not on the yellow card, having been organised as the situations became available. We hope that you will tell us of any new events or places worth a look. The Eton Wick Allotment Society joined in this year with extra exhibits at our Annual Show. This was greatly appreciated and we hope members will do even more in 2009. A final thought. The cheapest vegetables with the best taste will come from your own garden, or allotment. No need for a large patch, just a small bed outside the back window will supply lettuce, tomatoes, beans and other goodies without too much effort. Start thinking about it now and start a little light digging in the spring. We send you all our greetings and best wishes for the New Year. Do join with us again. Ralpb Liney APPEAL FORPAST RECORD I would welcome help to aid research for a short history of the Dorney Court Estate and Village. The loan of ( or even access to) drawings, photographs, plans, maps and other documents would be much appreciated. I am particularly interested in those who have bad a direct cormection to the Estate. Portraits or records of past members of families with that background would be of great significance. Any assistance please to ROBBIE GIBBS rarngibbs@googlemail.com or 07833 603902 -16- 1 1 South Bucks District Council PRESS RELEASE 1 2th November 2008 (abridged for Dorney) FREE TIMER SWITCHES People in South Bucks can make sure they are not left in the dark this winter with a free timer switch, courtesy of the agencies responsible for improving community safety in the area. The South Bucks Community Safety Partnership aims to protect households from the traditional winter increase in burglaries by providing FREE timer switches. These gadgets can be used by residents to make their home look occupied and reduce the risk of their property being targeted by burglars - thieves are much more likely to target a house in darkness and clearty unoccupied. South Bucks LPA Neighbourhood Inspector, Lucy Price, said: "At this time of year there is tredltionally an increase in the number of burglaries with the clocks going beck. Housas are particularly vulnerable from dusk onwards when burglars can easily identify unoccupied houses. Taking a few simple precautions can reduce the opportunity for burglars to strike and lead to fewer people becoming victims of crime." Staff from South Bucks District Council's Community Safety Team, South Bucks LPA Police Crime Reduction Officer and Bucks Fire & Rescue Service will be handing out the free timer switches during the next three weeks and encourage people to come and take advantage of the opportunity. South Bucks District Councillor Shome Tilbey, Portfolio Holder for Community, said: "Now the clocks have gone back and the winter evenings draw in, it is the ideal time for homeowners to look at how they can protect their property. Leaving a light on, preferably one fitted with a low energy bulb, is one simple step to deter would-be burglars in an efficient and environmentally-friendly fashion: Stands giving away the timer switches will be available at the following: Bumham/Taplow, 9th December, Salnsbury's, 3.30-5.30pm Taplow, 9"' December, Train Station, 5.30-8pm If you can't make it on these dates or times, a free timer switch can be obtained by calling the South Bucks District Council's Community Safety Team on 01 895 837220/ 837234. If no lights are on in your home, the curtains are open and no car is in the drive it's an obvious sign to an opportunist burglar that no-one is in. Here are some simple steps to help protect yourse􀆣 from burglary: • Use a light timer switch to give the impression someone's home. • Use a property marking kit to mark your valuables. • Keep valuables out of sight - leaving them on view is an open invitation to an opportunist thief. • Don't leave your car and house keys on display or near the door • Register your valuables with www.immobilise.com • Locking doors and windows is one of the easiest things to do but approximately 25 per cent of burglars gain entry through an unlocked door or window. Whether you're home or not, make sure you use the lock. -6- John Sergeant - Super Hero? By the time the Februmy edition of the Parish News drops onto the doormats of Dorney, I will be a septuagenarian. The only good thing I can say about that is that it is such a splendid word. Anyone who has read my ramblings in the past will know that I have always got worked up about care for older people - or rather the lack of it. In fact this started over 30 years ago when I began working for BEN, the motor industry's benevolent fund. We cared for a large number of older people as well as young families and children. I was 38 then, but I quickly became concerned about the second class status of our oldest beneficiaries when they needed any form of care in the community. Some progress has been made since then - for example if people developed dementia they were dismissed as senile and either over-sedated or even left tied into their chairs; but in 1979 the Alzheimer's Society was set up and has since done splendid work explaining the illness, supporting families and campaigning for better therapy, care and research. That is just one example of improving attitudes towards older people, and it is important because there are so many more ofus now. Whoops, now there's a Jestone! After years of describing old people as "them", that is the first time I have ever had to write "us". Perhaps it is time for me to fold up my banner and pass it to the next generation. I don't want to be accused of having a vested interest in the campaign, do I? But. then again . . . ... . Ageism is still alive and well in the UK, but perhaps it is beginning to retreat. As I write, the amazing John Sergeant has just survived another round of Strictly Come Dancing. We all know that he isn't any good - he probably wasn't any better when he was 25 - but I believe that one judge's offensive remark ensured that the public vote swung absurdly in his favour. Sergeant is only 64, so when the judge said "This isn't Help the Aged" he offended millions, just as he would have done with a racist or sexist remarl<. Some years ago I attended a care conference entitled "The Needs of The Elderly". The most important thing that I took away from that day is that there is no such thing as an "elderly", so you can't meet its needs. There are old people, all different and, anyway, how do you define "old"? I feel old now because I'm expected to at 70, but then I remember that our next door neighbour Phyllis Wallbank MBE is 20 years older than I am and recently returned from a lecture tour half way round the world. 20 years on from her are those three amazing veterans we saw at the Cenotaph on the I Ith November, so I'm only a boy still. No wonder I get cross when they offer to pack my bags for me in Sainsbury's. I have to confess, though, that I might not be quite as young as I like to think. At a recent small dinner party I was wearing a cardigan - in itself a pretty old sort of thing to do. In my haste I had buttoned it up wrong. A glamorons lady who shall remain nameless (but runs a dress hire business in the village) said "let me do that up properly for you." As she did so, which I was rather enjoying, she spoiled the moment by saying "I expect you can remember a time when ladies would rather be undoing these, eh?" Geoffrey Atkinson 􀀖--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -------------------- DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL 2008 APPRAISAL RESVL TS We received 120 replies from the 300 questionnaires distributed, which we are told is a good rate of return, but means there are still 180 first class stamped envelopes which residents did not make the effort to return. The results will be used to update the existing Dorney Parish Plan, which in turn is used by District to inform their own policies, which affect us all. Replies to each answer have been analysed, allocating 5 points for high priority/approval down to 1 point for low priority. Council notes that regular action Is already ongoing in respect of all matters with a rating of 3. 6 and above and all the other issues are considered from time to time; and priority ratings will be taken into account in our decision making process. Report from Appraisal Review Questionnaires Dorney November 2008 123 questionnaires returned from 300 delivered. Order of priority 4.6 Quality of the countryside should be preserved 4.1 Objecting development in Green Belt and resisting inappropriate development 4.0 Traffic noise from the M4 3.8 Concern over water table levels and risk of flooding 3.7 In favour of landscaped roundabout Lake End Rd/Court Lane 3.6 Footpath in Marsh Lane to be completed 3.6 Air Traffic noise 3.6 Greater police presence needed 3.6 Support Olympic rowing in Dorney 3.4 More publicity needed for planning applications 3A Review to speed limits, improved signing and lining, vehicle activated sign to be provided 3.3 Better reporting of council decisions and activities required 3.3 Recycling facilities needing improvement 3.1 Traffic diversions for Olympic traffic 2.9 Improvement of bus service routes, timetable and reliability 2.9 Improvements funded by moderate council raxes, fundraising and sponsorship 2.8 Children's playground required 2.8 Leisure facilities needed, particula􀂁y for the 17 -25 age group 2.8 Publications of maps of local footpaths and leaflets of walks required 2.2 Street lighting needing improvement -Bl:luer • CHRISTMAS TREES 􀏙 HOME GROWN AT DORNEY COURT 􀏚􀏛 "-1!!::l'' On Sunday 7th December 2008 we will be selling our home1l)'own Christmas trees for £ 10 each regardless of size and variety with all proceeds going to the HENRY VAN STRAUBENZEE MEMORIAL FUND. I do hope you will feel able to support this worthwhile Charity and help boost its much ueeded fuuds for a small charity. The Fund was created by Henry's parents when he tragically died aged 18 as a result of a car accident and its aim is to help Ugandan children out of poverty with much of the fuuding going to the school in which Henry was to have worked in his Gap Year. There is a web site www.henryyanstraubenzeemf.org.uk should you wish to learn more about Henry and the charity. You can choose your own tree which we will cut or we will dig out for you, string it up and put in your car - our site will be at the far end of the Walled Garden Centre's car park from 10am until 4pm and we very much hope you will feel able to support us. If you are unable to be there on that particular day you can ring me on 01628 604638 and make an arrangement to collect on a different day (please leave message on the answer phone if I do not answer myself!). Jill Palmer A date for your 2009 diary Dorney Village Hall Management Committee's VALENTINE DANCE Saturday 14th February Village Hall " PIANIST REQUIRED for Monday and Thursday evenings in Eton to play for ballet classes. Needs to be able to sight read and improvise. Please contact Mrs Susan Handy on 01753 542672 for further details " -9- I Dorney Youth Club 6 Meadow Way. Dorney Reach. SL6 0DS Ph: 01628 784515 Email: alrussell@talktalk.net Dear Editor. This year's Christmas treat for our Young People is a trip to see the Musical Mama Mia! in London's West End. We have booked 69 seats in the Circle for the 8.30 pm performance Friday 19th December 2008. Transport (coaches) will leave the banjo around 5.30 pm due to the Christmas traffic. We are selling seats for £45.00 each which includes a contribution towards our transport costs. (The face value of each seat alone is £55.00) I have a limited number of tickets available, on a first come first served payment in full basis. All generations are welcome. Alan Russell MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY Visits Dorney Reach on every fourth Wednesday. Meadow Way 12.20 - 12.45 p.m. 3rd December 2008 Dates for 2009 January 28 February 25 March 25 April 22 May 20 June 17 ETON WICK HISTORY GROUP MEETING Eton Wick Village Hall at 7 .30 p.m. NO MEETING IN DECEMBER ,._,,,.!_,_u '} ?, Wednesday 14th January -r -􀆃 ETON WICK FARMING IN THE TARRANT ERA ,,, • Speaker:- Peter Tarrant THE MILL AT SONNING Dinner Theatre Box Office O 1 18 969 8000 Tuesday 2/12 - Saturday I 0/1 TOUCH AND GO A comedy by Derek Benfield Wednesday 14/1 - Saturday 21/2 CONFUSIONS by Alan Ayckbourn -10- > Dorney Parish News ;--_.::.- .:􀀑_=::::-·-:.􀀒-􀀃w􀀄f -􀀙:: __ -􀀚-:-:' :􀀛--;s-􀀜:- - 􀀸{:-􀀹,;􀀺􀀻{􀀼,-- -􀀄 􀀡:• -, ·􀀢􀀣---·􀀤- ll􀀥􀀦t;: "􀁞􀁟 J(􀁠- v· - - - • q,_􀁡􀁢􀁣-Lf1 •􀀝- _ I f :-.􀀜􀀝'\., =- • A-.,,l,􀀞"- l􀀎""I .􀀏--. , .,,;, "'-""',, 􀀠 --- . ""} -· . ____ '':-,, 􀀲 . • j'-.􀀱􀀬 '􀀭 HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING Th RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY 􀀊pa,ui§l1􀀋L\ UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JILL HARRIS Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor Berkshire Telephone: 01628 661275 INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL - QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes JANE MORGAN DRESSES ------ c:::, ------ EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags,jewellery & wraps • Sizes 6 - 22, competitively priced • Alteration service, home visits By appointment 7 days a week 01628 600509 janenwrgandresse􀁙fsmaiLnet Mob: 07887 994222 www.janenwrgandresshire.co.uk Vlllage Road, Dorney, nr Windsor & Eton _J Bracken Flowers & Julies Florist Real Florists Local, National & International Delivery Telefloris_ B-5" • Bouquets * Arrangements • Balloons Visa. Mastercard, Solo • Weddings Tel: 01753 833225 Tel: 01628 602968 & Electron cards accepted • Funerals • Parties • Corporate • Same Day website: www.brackenflowers.com email: bracken@brackenflowers.co.uk Fax: 01753 842422 31b Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor SL4 6LU 􀀎 Design & Construction Wo□􀀂􀀃Gu□C?® g􀀌cap􀀍 &- Bul[􀀎'l • Site Clearance • Pergolas • Terraces • Suppliers of: • Turfing • Driveways • Brickwork SAND • BALLAST • Plants, Trees • Car Parks Decorative WOOD CHIPS TOP SOIL and Shrubs • Block Paving or Standard MUSHROOM • Fencing • Patios • Mature Trees COMPOST !oq 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 70667 5 TRADITIONAL • RESTORATION COMPANY Restorers offi ne Antique Furniture , ¼rfrrr ,Yl;,m j> JN/ THE COACH HOUSE. DORNEY COURT, DORNEY, BERKSHIRE SL4 6QP TEL: 01628 66117118 'lr ------- - i SERVICES IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES ST. JAMES, DORNEY Full details of our Services and Children's Activities are included in this magazine VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Lucy Holt The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 e-mail: revlucy@tiscali.co.uk METHODIST CHAPEL, Eton Wick Sunday 10.30am 630pm 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 0.1 Sam 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, Dorincow1, 45, Harcourt Road, Domev Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DT. Tel: 01628624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody Distributors: Mrs Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Jackman, Mrs Millward, Mrs Oxlade. Mrs Richmond. Mrs Roberts, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wiltshire, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RATE OF SUBSCRJPTION: £5 per annum for JO 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. 1/08 EDITORIAL FEBRUARY 2008 It is very pleasing to see the new trees along Harcourt Road. After all the delay in planning, the persistence of our parish council and our tree warden has paid off, and the actual planting was swiftly and efficiently done. It was ideal tree planting weather, lots of lovely rain for thirsty roots. Thanks to all concerned. We are very fortunate to live in a tree rich environment, not simply for the sheer beauty of the many species, but because it goes some way to absorbing noise from the motorway. We must try to preserve as many trees as possible and be particularly aware of certain councils that seem only too ready to cut them down. Apart from councils, there is no shortage of natural enemies that endanger trees. Recent publicity has highlighted the increase in Oak Decline, a virulent condition that is attacking the English Oak. It kills the trees from the top down, leaves start to thin and symptoms include a black fluid leaking from cankers in the trunk. It is particularly prevalent in Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire, but has spread to many areas. There are various theories as to the cause and spread of this disease, including drought! Locally, horse chestnuts are on the blink, but has Oak Decline reached Dorney? We who remember that beautiful line of elm trees that bordered the common and other elms strung along Marsh Lane, and were all lost to Dutch Elm Disease, get very anxious when local trees look sickly and we hope that none of these new threats will bring a similar disaster to our local landscape. I read that Prince Charles has planted, at Highgrove, an avenue of imported American Princeton elm saplings, which have a high tolerance to Dutch Elm Disease. Highgrove's elms were among the first provided by Knoll Gardens, a specialist supplier in Dorset, as part of a long-term project to restore the elm to Britain. The trees have a 96 per cent survival rate against the disease. Prices start at about £35 for a small sapling and £75 for an 8ft tall specimen. They grow at about 6ft a year and can reach 100ft. Should we dot a few around the parish? I have been receiving a number of e-mails from a well-known hotel chain inviting me to take up a 'Winter Break' offer from £39 per room, per night including Bed & Brunch. At the same time I learn that it costs £365 a night to hold a prisoner in a police cell. Are the police offering more than brunch? We are indebted to Mike Hoile who for many years co-ordinated our local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. Mike has now moved from Dorney Reach and his role has been taken over by Jon Willmore, the Area Co-ordinator for Taplow and Dorney. Anyone who would like to be included in local neighbourhood watch circulations should pass their e-mail address to Jon for inclusion in the Ringmaster system. Jon's e-mail address is jwillm@btinternet.com Revd Lucy Holt writes: Having just got through Christmas rt is now time to start thinking about Lent and Easter. This year in our Churches for Lent we have decided to use a resource from Christian Aid called "Count your Blessings". It is very easy to take for granted in this country that we have so much whilst many in other parts of the world struggle for their basic needs to be met. The time of Lent is a time to take stock of what we do have and to recognize the impact that what we do has on the rest of the world in particular on those from the poorest communities. "Count your Blessings" is a resource to do this. Each day it informs you of something that is going on in the world (such as the 2 million homeless in Darfur) and then invrtes you to respond in some way which may well be financial (for our previous example, giving 50p for each room in your house). This looks to me to be a good way to celebrate Lent this year and is suitable for families as well as individuals. If you would like to join us in this then copies of this can be found in our Churches or from Christian Aid at: www.christianaid.org.uk/getinvolved For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in February 2008 Sunday 3rd February 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00 am Family Service 6.30 pm Informal worship Wednesday 6th February (Ash Wednesday) 1 0.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) 7pm Holy Communion Sunday 10th February 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Holy Communion Sunday 17th February 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Combined Worship (children's groups) Wednesday 20th February 1 0.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 24th February 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1 .00am Holy Communion (children's groups) Sunday 2nd March (Mothering Sunday) 9.30am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00am Family Service 6.30pm Service of Healing and Reconciliation with Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton St John the Evangelist Eton St Andrews, Cippenham 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 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 Dorney Social Diary Thursday 14th February Saturday 16th February Wednesday 20th February Friday 221111 February Friday March 28th DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60's CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT DORNEY YOUTH CLUB (for children of the parish) RAINBOWS BROWNIES LITTLE FISHES For pre-school children (and parents or carers) Songs, stories, treasure hunts, fun and refreshments. VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS Lent Lunch 12 noon Eton Dorney Centre Valentine Dance Village Hall 8 p.m. Eton Wick History Group Meeting Eton Wick Village Hall 7.30 p.m. DDHS Steak Pie Supper & Quiz Village Hall 7.30 p.m. DDHS Cheese & Pate evening Village Hall 8 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month (except August) Eton Dorney Centre 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. March, May Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month unless indicated (*) 12. 1 5 - 2.00 Dates 2008: 12/2 1 1 /3 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 evening during term time in hut in grounds of Dorney School 7-l t year olds 6.30 p.m - 8 p.m. 12-16 year olds 8 p.m. - 9.30/10 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 4.30-5.45 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 6-7.30 p.m. Every Wednesday St. John's Church, Eton Wick 10 a.m. - 1 1 ,30 a.m. Dawn Russell 01628 784515 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME Area Co-ordinator:- Jon Willmore 01628 663334 jwillm@btinternet.com TO REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE POLICE 08458 505505 TO REPORT INCIDENTS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE 999 PARISH PUMP Published on behalf of Dorney Parish COU11Cil Q QUALITY PARISH Chairman, Keith Horris (01628 603856) cou,cu Clerk, Glenda Collins (01753 655331) Councillors, Jill Dax (016Z8 603486 ). Graham Easton (627416), Alice Foxlcy (660268) Andrew Purdie (670611), Ken Richmond (626972), Peter Smith (County Councillor -01753 827004) FORTHCOMING MEEltNGS, T􀇚,doy,, Feb 12. March 11.ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - APRIL 9th GRASS CUTTING Spring 2007. ROAi> SWEEPING, Requested for January PRECEPT 2008/9 Councillors hove agreed to a parish precept of £14,000 (2007/8 £13,133}. This is mainly due to an above inflation increase In the cost of the Clerk, who is provided by Iw:r Parish Council. Aw:rage annual cost per household is £47 MOTORWAY NOISE Dominic Grieve, MP, advised the December public meeting that there was unlikely to be any alleviation of noise until general resurfacing, 2012 or later depending on wear. ORCHARD HERBS SITE - LAKE ENI> ROAi> SBt>C has not yet advised the dote of the Public Inquiry/appeal against S8t>C's April 2007 enforcement notice . Further breaches are alleged and we ore pressing District to try to expedite the appeal. HARCOURT ROAi> TREE PLANTING Tree planting on Highways verges has been completed. It is hoped that all residents will help to ensure that the sugar maples flourish by promptly reporting any problems to the clerk. A maintenance contract is in place. which should ensure regular watering and care. WINl>SOR/ETON PARK & RIDE Following a cabinet meeting attracting more than 200 local protesters, the current scheme hos been dropped. No doubt the subject will resurface in the future.. but probably for a different location. PLANNING - DORNEY LAKE Intervention of our District & County councillors has proved ineffective and we have received no response to our suggestion that the retained bund may be a possible flood hazard or the allegation that the marquee which has been on the Lake site since spring 2007 is in contravention of planning rules. This delay in response is unacceptable and we will write to the Chief Executives of both authorities requesting immediate resolution of these issues. MINERAL EXTRACTION LAKE ENI>, CONSULTATION Peter Prior of Summerleo.ze has explained that a new Pion will not be effective until 2010. In the meantime, further extraction is expected from Berry Hill. Toplow; the local sites. even if approved, ore. likely to remain undug until 2015 at the eorliut. The Council will make a formal response in due course. MATTERS FOR t>ISC\/SSION AT THE NEXT COVNaL MEETING Speeding, NAG issues, Dorney Lake Olympics. Police will attend. Tl,e officio/ minutes are posted on the website & notice boards in the V,1/oge Hall and Village Rd. ENQUIRIES & comments ta Glenda Collins, Council Offices, 45b High St, Iwr L09Nt>. Phooc,01753 655331. e-mail, dorneycouncil@btinternet.com: website (for Agenda. minutes, links to SBDC, etc.: www.bucksinfo.net/dorneypc/ FAULTY FOOTPATH LIGHTING - email: oftice@bleighgroup.co.uk, by phone 01753 893339. DORNEY COUNCILLORS' RESPONSIBILITIES. Via-Chairma􀇛 A Purdie; Finance- K Richmond. GCZC- A Foxtey, K Ha1Tis, K Richmond; Eton/0/ytrf'ia - J Dax, K Harris, K Richmand;H"'7 Hill TNSt- A Purdie;S&TI.C- P 5mith; SBALC- A Foxlcy, A Purdie; NAG- J Dax. Paris_h, l'unJ>-_ K Richmond; Tru Warden- Mrs 6 Easton. • DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL meets on the second Tuesday of ewry month except August. Meetings are held at the Eton Dorney Centre in Lo.ke End Road, normally from 8pm - 10pm. County &: bistrict councillors and Police (0845 8!505 1505) often attend. Residents are welcome and may ask questions. Refreshments ore usually scrYed. Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney Dear Editor, A VA RIETY OF NEW YEAR ITEMS Thanks to a relatively mild late autumn and winter so far, plants are doing well. Yellow winter jasmine; yellow mahonia; yellow aconite; snowdrops; blue periwinkle; pansies and amazingly, cowslips and soldiers and sailors (pulmonaria). The last two plants are early this year. Hazelnut and alder tree catkins are thriving. The sad news - horse chestnut trees are suffering badly, even the young trees at the entrance to the rowing trench. The new buds which should be shiny and sticky, have completely dried up as have the bark and tree trunks. Most garden birds are doing really well. Robins; wrens; blue tits (lots); great tits; woodpeckers - green and spotted; thrush; nuthatches (lovely blue colour); chaffinches; hedge accentors (lots); b>reenfinches; blackbirds (lots); coal tits, long tailed tits; pied wagtails; ring doves; wood pigeons; starlings and resident memorial garden crows. The really sad news is the decimation of sparrows. A 90% , I 00% loss' Ornithologists, who visited Dorney parish area over the Christmas period, reckon a combination of a wet May '07 and a virulent bird saliva! virus has seen off many of our cheeky chappies. For those of us fortunate to still have some garden sparrows, it is important to change their drinking/bathwater daily, if possible, as well as give them some more bread crumbs and bird seed to help them survive this winter. A combined effort from all of us can help in the survival ofone of England's favourite birds. The main Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon, is thriving well. Since 1975, over 12,000 donkeys have been rescued and cared for in beautiful surroundings. The Sanctuary is open all year round and entrance is free. A smart on-site cafe caters for visitors, as do the nearby hotels in the pleasant seaside towns of Sidmouth and Seaton. At this stage I was about to wish you a Happy New Year. However, so many public files and records have been 'lost' recently, I am not sure how many of you still live in Dorney parish. Never mind - to those of you still here, A Happy New Year 2008. I'll sign off now with the wonderful piece of piano music 'The Rustle of Spring" Opus 32 No.3 by Sinding (Norwegian). Roll on the spring' Regards, Tony Dixon,Smith (D D) 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. £35 family Contact Charlie Coish 0 1628 629381 -5- The Horticultural Society news for 2008 The days are getting a little longer now as the society committee emerges sleepily from its hibernation, already having seen its first daffodil in flower, in fact it has just met to discuss a programme of events for the new year. Research - the odd comment - has shown that most of last year's happenings passed off peacefully, and only one car was stuck in the ditch. Although the committee was unable to provide wine for the events, members responded well by bringing their own varied vintages in sufficient quantity to enliven the evenings. Speakers were generally very interesting, save one who baffled us all by his work on fungi - especially honey fungus, which is in all our gardens, without telling us how to deal with it. The audience was quiet throughout, though 'nessun donna'. It seems to be agreed that the food provided by committee members, especially the varied cheeses and pates were thoroughly enjoyed by the guests while there was more than enough steak pie for the steak pie and quiz event, although it is often difficult in knowing exactly how many members will auend. This year it is hoped that, with minor changes, the same events will be organised. Speakers are not easy to recruit, but no doubt they will be found. The coach party will be able to have two visits during the day, without a very long journey. The Amwal Show exhibits need a boost, although the local weather has a hand in that. It has been noted that some other local societies are thriving, and ours should as well. You will receive your new programme of events during February, fingers crossed' Once again please support your society, not forgetting that we do need more new faces to fill up any gaps, so do tell others about us and bring your friends. After all, £2 per family a year is a very modest outlay to join us. In the meantime enjoy the lighter evenings as they come. Remember, sp,ing is on the way - to melt the snows of March. Programme dates have been finalised, but we will remind all our members with any updates each month through the Parish News. February 22nd March 28th April/May pending June 1 5th August 1 7th September 6th September 26th November 28th Steak pie supper, with quiz Cheese and pate evening, with speaker Evening visit to Cliveden Coach outing, Wisley and Clandon Park Summer garden competition Annual Show Harvest supper, with speaker AGM. Cheese and p􀇖tt'! evening, with speaker Have you noticed that a number of new young tree saplings have been planted down Harcourt road? The work was done well and quickly too. Congratulations to our Parish Council; so now we wait for work to start on the new footpath from Harcourt Road to the church - could it be soon? So we look forward to greeting you all again on February 22nd. and don't forget the bottle(s). R.S.Liney -6- \ Dorney Parish News " I • . /- • { -:::::- - -􀀂i.􀀃 -􀀙- 􀀚􀀛 􀀜---􀀝􀀞􀀟􀀠􀀡􀀢􀀣i- _c>c-􀀜 -- -. -􀀝􀀞 -__ :" • 􀃦􀃧 • 􀀓􀀔,:" ,- £􀀕.· 􀀖􀀗􀀘􀀙. 􀀚 .. -!. :; I. (f, ;􀀒 -'􀀓􀀔, .,􀀕. H..., ., . 1 j I -.· • - 􀀝􀀞;-􀀟,1􀀠-- -􀀌􀀍J;•. HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING h RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY P8,Ui§􀀊AP􀀋L\ UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JILL HARRIS Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor Berkshire Telephone: 01628 661275 INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL - QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes JANE MORGAN DRESSES ------ C:::> ------ EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags,jewellery & wraps • Sizes 6 - 22, competitively priced • Alteration .􀀧ervice, home visits By appointment 7 days a week 01628 600509 janenwrgandressegji)fsmaiLnet Mob: 07887 994222 wwwJanenwrgandresshire.co.uk V,JJage Road, Dorney, nr Windsor & Eton __ \ , Bracken Flowers & Julies Florist Real Florists Local, National & International Delivery Telefloris_t55"' • Bouquets .. Arrangements • Balloons Visa, Mastercard, Solo • Weddings Tel: 01753 833225 Tel: 01628 602968 & Electron cards accepted • Funerals .. Parties • Corporate Fax: 01753 842422 • Same Day website: www.brackenflowers.com email: bracken@brackenflowers.co.uk 31b Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor SL4 6LU uS Design & Construction W□D\£􀀈Guoer@ 􀀋􀀌cap􀀍 a Bal[t/ia9 • Site Clearance • Pergolas • Terraces • Turfing • Plants, Trees and Shrubs • Fencing • Driveways • Brickwork • Car Parks Decorative • Block Paving or Standard • Patios • Mature Trees 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 706675 • Suppliers of: SAND • BALLAST WOOD CHIPS TOP SOIL MUSHROOM COMPOST 􀀂q "✓ .􀀟 TRADITIONAL RESTORATION COMPANY • l Restorers offi ne Antique Furniture f /)¼,lr�y .􀀇11(>JN1 • • THE COACH HOUSE, DORNEY COURTT,E DLO: 0R1N62E8Y 6, 6B0E7R0K8 SHIRE SL4 6QP - SERVICES IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES ST. JAMES, DORNEY Full details of our Services and Children's Activities are included in this magazine VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Lucy Holt The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SL4 6NE Tel: 0 I 753 852268 e-mail: revlucy@tiscali.co.uk 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 0.15am 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 Follv, 7, Dorney Reach Road. Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0l)X Tel: 01628624121 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, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Jackman, Mrs Millward, Mrs Oxlade, Mrs Richmond, Mrs Roberts, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenharn, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wiltshire, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 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. 6/08 EDITORIAL JULY 2008 The River Thames and a settlement at Dorney have been linked from time immemorial . Evidence of Neolithic, Early Bronze Age and Roman communities have been found upon this favourable bank. In this twenty-first century we are still very much aware that it is the River that makes our environment so attractive and we are not alone in this appreciation of the Thames, for it enhances every town and village along its meandering course from Teddington to Lechlade. Its navigation between these two points is made possible by forty-four locks. The locks are manned by lock-keepers, who also 'keep' the weirs, and the very nature of the job means that they must be ever present. To this end, lock-keepers live and work in free tied houses by the lock side, but you will no doubt be aware that many lock-keepers' cottages are to be sold off or let out, to raise cash for the Environment Agency, forcing keepers and their families to leave their homes. The Agency says that lock keepers will remain in work, but will have to find their own accommodation. On their present salary of £14,000/£16,000 per annum the removal of accommodation from a loyal, skilled and long-serving group of people will make it very difficult for them to continue, given house prices in riverside localities. Lock-keeping is not a nine-to-five job. Control of the locks and the weirs, particularly in times of flood and drought, requires 24 hour vigilance and there are many emergencies which need the immediate help of the lock-keeper. There is a planned reduction in lock man-power, which is coincidental with the introduction of automatic, push-button systems operated by the lock user. Boaters using automatic systems are likely to waste water by not waiting for other boats to arrive at the lock, incorrectly pressing buttons and not bothering to close lock gates after passing through. There is also a very real danger that unattended locks will attract vandals. Boat crews are only too aware of the invaluable assistance offered by the ever helpful keepers. They are expert at marshalling boats into locks to ensure their full capacity is used and that large, heavy boats do not crush smaller fragile craft; and when the river is affected by drought lock-keepers are required to delay opening locks to gather in as many boats as possible so that water can be conserved. The team of friendly, conscientious and experienced resident lock-keepers fonns the heart of the River Thames community and their well tended houses and gardens are an attraction to residents and visitors alike. The Inland Waterways Association (!WA) has been carrying out some intensive parliamentary lobbying and an Early Day Motion has been tabled by Ian Taylor MP for Esher and Walton. Early Day Motion 1587 states: "That this House is concerned about the Environment Agency's proposal to dispose by sale or letting or 22 lock-keepers' homes along the Thames; recognises the importance of lock-keepers being resident in homes adjacent to locks to maintain safety on the river; fears for the welfare of the lock-keepers and their families; and calls on the Government to ask the Environment Agency to re-examine its decision so as to protect this unique part of the nation's heritage and the tradition of lock-keepers living at the site of locks." Fonner Thames Navigation and Recreation Manager John Redmond, speaking in support ofIWA's campaign said: "I am saddened to think that Thames managers are unable to find other efficiency savings that would have less of a permanent impact on the wellbeing of the River Thames, its users and local residents. Having staff' living on site and being generally available as the first port of call for weir work and emergencies has proven its worth time and again over the years." We have a lock at either end of the parish and so support for the IWA's campaign would seem appropriate. _,_ Revd Lucy Holt writes: Often people are surprised when I say I am the Vicar of Dorney, surprised because they are unaware that Dorney has Its own Parish Church. The Church, although It is very close to Dorney Court, is indeed a Parish Church and is there to serve the communrty not only for Sunday worship but for other occasions such as weddings, baptisms and of course funerals. I would love to see the Church serving the communrty in other ways and we are in the process of developing a pastoral care team which would enable more visrting of those who are going through a tough time or unable to get out and about. I would also like to explore new ways the Church could be used for people to engage wrth rt as a "Spirrtual space" for prayer and reflection. I would welcome any comments you may have regarding how the Church could better serve the communrty so please do not hesitate to get in contact. If you have never had chance to visit the building I am pleased to say that the Church will be open again, with the Court, during the month of August and there will be refreshments available during this time. Please come along and enjoy the beauty of your Parish Church. For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web site: stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in July and August 2008 Wednesday 2nd July 1 0.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 6th July 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00 am Family Service 6.30 pm Informal worship Sunday 13th July 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Holy Communion Wednesday 16th July 10.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 20th July 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 9.30am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 1 1 .00arn Worshipping Together (children's groups)St John the Baptist Eton Wick Sunday 27th July 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1 .00am Holy Communion (children's groups) St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick Sunday 3"' August 1 1 .00 am RiverReach Celebration service 6.30 pm Holy Communion (said BCP) (Please note change of time!) Wednesday 6"' August 1 0.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 10"' August 9. 30am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Holy Communion Sunday 1 7"' August 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Worshipping Together Wednesday 20"' August 1 o.ooam Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 24"' August 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1 .00am Holy Communion (children's groups) Sunday 31st August Eton Wick School St James the Less Dorney 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 James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick 1 1 am Combined Family Communion St John the Baptist Eton Wick This service will include saying farewell to Ged Pea rce, Warden at the Eton Dorney Centre,and his wife Sue. WINDSOR THEATRE GUILD A must for the children! On Sat 5th, Sun 6th and Sat 12th July at 2pm and 4pm Mr Toad's Mad Adventures will be performed by Windsor Theatre Guild in the gardens at New Lodge, Drift Road, Windsor. (Our contributor Geofrrey• •􀃈 􀃉!!;"'n will be playing Mole.) At 8pm at the same venue from 2nd to 12th July the same group - ( excluding Mr Atkinson, thank heavens) - will present Macbeth. Tickets for both productions can be booked by phone: 0845 034 3340 -3- Horticultural Society Notes The countryside is at its best just now although the weather cannot make up its mind, blowing hot and cold regularly. Elderly gentlemen in large shorts still hope for the sun to remind them of their days in the desert. However, members and mends of our Society spent a warm day visiting Wisley Gardens - an annual 'freebie' - during the morning and later at Clandon Park. Delightful gardens, then a stately home. Verdict: not enough time at Wisley, with less needed at Clandon Park. But a thoroughly enjoyable day. The Summer Garden Competition takes place on Sunday August 17th. Everyone stands a chance, due to the new marking system which equates large and small gardens as not all have the same features. We shall be asking you to enter late in July - in time to do that extra bit of weeding. Looking further ahead to our Annual Show on September 6th - free entry - we hope for improvements, as the Eton Wick Allotment Society may well be entering exhibits. The Village Happening will also be taking place in the field outside the Village Hall, so there should be something for everyone to enjoy. Do please join in in whatever way you can. It also helps to unify the community. Enjoy our country. Ralph Liney. The voice of the community For all the new-s and events from the Dorney area Published every Thu rsday Got a stor ? Call 01628 417834 School Travel Plan News Our walk to school initiative has been up and running for a year now. As you know we park and walk to school on Fridays with the children, parents, staff and a couple of our local residents whose help we greatly appreciate. Much to our delight we have come through the winter without missing a Friday! The walks to school, as well as keeping us fit and healthy, are most enjoyable. In order to encourage the children to keep up the walking we try to use a theme that fits in with the season, for example on the Friday before Christmas we walked in our bright yellow tabards with Christmas hats on. Sometimes the children sing as they walk along and sometimes it's just good to talk. On the Friday close to Valentine's Day we walked to school with large and small heart shaped balloons, cardboard hearts hand made by our Foundation Class. As well as having fun we managed to get across the serious message that walking is good for the heart. We broke up for the long Easter weekend on the Wednesday of Easter week and decided Wednesday would be our walk to school day. So if by any chance you were up and about early that morning you may have seen us planting Easter Chicks and Easter Bunny cards along the routes to school, each one carrying instructions for the children to carry out the activity from one card to the next. Things like bunny hopping, chicken winging and waddling like a duck. It was absolutely hilarious and the children loved it and when they arrived at school they each received a small chocolate egg. For St. Georges Day we walked with our paper dragons, cardboard shields, swords and hand held paper flags, which Year 1 had helped make in class. This was great fun and we have some lovely pictures that you may have seen in the local paper. For May Day we borrowed a Maypole and asked the children to come in fancy dress. We decorated the school tambourines and bells with lots of colourful ribbons and wore garlands of artificial flowers in our hair. As part of our assembly the children danced around the Maypole. Each year we take part in the two national walk to school weeks in May, and then again in October. Each year has a theme which will encourage the children to improve their travel awareness and road safety skills. We have just completed our May National Walk to School Week which was a great success with 70-80% of the children walking. Since we have started back to school this term we have added a Walking Wednesday to our weekly Friday walk to school day with lots of new activities planned On the Friday of Ascot week we will be asking the children to wear a fancy or silly hat of their choice! We also run Road Safety Training each year for Year 1 children. This includes three afternoon sessions, taking the children out on the roads for practical experience. If anyone would like to help out on these sessions or with walking to school (Wednesday or Friday mornings) please get in touch with the school office. All volunteers will receive training. Under current legislation volunteers will need to be CRB police-checked. If any resident wishes to become involved in improving parking, walking to school or supporting road safety training we would love to hear from you, so please do give us a call! T hank you again for your support, Mary Baker (School Governor) and all at Dornev School -5- PA RISH PUMP j Q Pl,b/;sh,d on /,6h,,/f of Dorney Parish Cwndf Chairman: Keith Harris (01628 603856) orn= Clerk: Glenda Collins (01753 655331) CounciUors: Jill Dax (01628 603486 ). <:􀈓􀈔􀈕􀈖􀈗' Graham Easton (627416). Alice Foxlcy (660268) Andrew Plwdie (670611), Kon Richmond (626972), Peter smith (County Councillor -01753 827034) FORTHCOMING MEETINGS: T......,y,, June 10, July 8, Sept 9. ROAi) SWEe'ING - M..,thly GRASS CUTTING: May 12,June 2,23 July 14 Aug 4.2􀈘. Sept 8 Oct 6, 27 Nov 17. NEWS FROM SOUTH BUCKS SBDC Chief Executive C'hris Furness updated us on the progress of the "Pathfinder· initiative with County. Progress is, apparently, slow. Our complaints about gross cutting were met with predictions of imminent action, but those in charge are now suggesting w/c 231"<1 June which means one missed cut. Outrageous, even if this is achieved. Other interesting information relating to green waste. free taxis, parking and County/District single site back-office may be found in the offickll minutes. PLAY AREA PLANNING GROVP REQUIRED A.t our June meeting It was agreed, to seek wlunteers for a working party to produce a plan suggesting what is rcquiNd, where it should be located, and how ft can be funded I: maintained. So far only one resident hos contacted us. To ensurt that this initiati¥e fflO't'IIS forward another two or thra persons are nud to c:oq,lete the committee. If vau would like to be lnwlwd. pleGse cco,toct the clerk. FOOTPATH in MARSH LANE County advises that formal Thames Water approval will shortly be: forthcoming, but additioool funding, beyond the original £60,000 estimate is needed . County is looking for this funding. Cost so far is, we understand about £47000 (how much?) PLANNING PROBI.EM (ALMOST) RESOLVED Following the Council's decision to drow our problems to the attention of the Ombudsman if inaction continued. District has now agreed to accept responsibility for t>omey Loke temporary stNctures' pJanning issues; an early site visit is scheduled. Perhaps now County can concentrate on possible flooding issues, which remain their ruponsibillty. VOLUNTEERING A WARDS Annual awards take place in October. Suggestions to the clerk NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTION GROVP It appears that agreed actions re speed monitoring and parking in the village ha-.. not yet taken place. M4 NOISE The vice-chairman reported that his correspondence with the Highways Authority continues uooboted. In general terms they admit that the noise barriers ore largely ineffective and that re surfacing is the main action that will lead to on improvement. 8EST KEPT VILLA6E COMPETITION It is beliewd that the judges visited the area early in June and were probabty unimpressed by the state of the gross, except those areas maintained by us. We will continue to try to keep Lake End and Harcourt Road Junctions cut but residents would be well advised to attend to their own precinc1s. The clerk will forward any Emoil compk,ints to SBllC. DORNEY COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT This statutory document has now been approved and will be attached to the displayed June minutes. Copies are available on request from the clerk. TM officio/ minuta ore DOS'l!d on fM website & notice boards i"n t'1e VH/oqe Holl tllld 􀈙1t49! 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Unfortunately I was in Manchester for four days from tbe day before, so tbere had been no litter pick. Had I been around, I would have approached tbem to explain how volunteers put in several hours to clear the graveyard, plant tbe shrubs and flowers donated by The Walled Garden and John Barker, re-set the tubs in Village Road and cleared the bed for planting at the Village Hall. I would have asked them if they had noticed the replaced door and repaired posts at the VH and the improved driveway approach. I would have pointed out the frustration expressed by many about the missed promises of grass cutting by the SBDC crew, who apparently don't like to get wet. I could even have tried a little bribery by asking them in for a cuppa1 But I wasn't tbere when it mattered, to Jet them know how many residents have helped to keep Dorney looking trim, to Jet them know how much we feel the need for recognition of our efforts. So we can probably look forward to a few more anonymous comments to the effect that there was not enough evidence of community involvement, that the larger properties in Court Lane and Village Road need better fence maintenance, that some of the verges in Harcourt Road were like a jungle and so on. We'll see1 Nick Teale Nick O 1 628605 1 77 Alan O 1 6287845 1 5 FOR YOUR DIARY Dorney Village Hall Management Committee presents another BARN DANCE 11th OCTOBER 2008 £12 including bot supper 24th EALING JAZZ FESTIVAL (promoten E,UngCoundlJ featuring Ray Gelato, The Ealing 1 7 Big Band etc. Daily, JULY 23rd to 27th, entrance £1 WALPOLE PARK EALING -8- • Dorney Social Diary Wednesday 9tb July Sunday 17th August Wednesday 2ot11 August Saturday 60. September Friday 26th September Friday 28111 November Saturday 11 th October DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60's CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT DORNEY YOUTH CLUB (for children of the parish) RAINBOWS BROWNIES LITTLE FISHES For pre-school children (and parents or carers) Songs, stories, treasure hunts, fun and refreshments. VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS Eton Wick History Group Meeting Eton Wick Village Hall 7,30 p.m. ODDS Summer Garden Competition Eton Wick History Group Meeting Eton Wick Village Hall 7.30 p.m. DDBS Annual Show & Village Happening DDHS Harvest Supper Village Hall 7 .30 p.m. DDHS AGM & Pate Village Hall 7.30 p.m. DVHMC Barn Dance Second Tuesday of each month (except August) Eton Dorney Centre 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. July, September Village Ball 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month unless indicated (*) 12.15 - 2.00 Dates 2008: sn ? ? ? 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 evening during tenn time in hut in grounds of Dorney School 7-11 year olds 6.30 p.m 􀃇 8 p.m. 12-16 year olds 8 p.m. - 9.30/10 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 4.30-5.45 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 6-7.30 p.m. Every Wednesday St. John's Church, Eton Wick 10 a.m. - 1 1.30 a.m. Dawn Russell 01628 784515 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME Area Co-ordinator:- Jon Willmore 01628 663334 jwillm@btintemet.com TO REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE POLICE 08458 505505 TO REPORT INCIDENTS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE 999 -9- .. The Dorney Parish Council Annual Report 2007/8 together with the statement of Income and Expenditure to 31 March 2008 with 2008/9 budget figures is available from the Parish Clerk, Mrs. Glenda Collins. Tel 01753 655331. e-mail:dorneycouncil@co-net.com LION HUNT IN DORNEY Can you answer these questions? 1. Are you someone who cares about others? 2. Do you have some spare time that could be better used than sitting at home watching TV? 3. Do you ever wonder ifthere is something you could do that is a little different from your every day life? 4. Could you be part of a group that has no boundaries of gender, religion, politics, colour or age? 5. Would you like to make new friends enjoying good fellowship? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then the Lions Club of Burnham can offer you an opportunity to make a real difference to your community while having some fun doing so. The Club is actively looking for members in Dorney and would love to meet more Dorney residents at one of our twice monthly meetings. We are involved in the Burnham and neighbouring communities with the young. the elderly, the disadvantaged and many good causes. Just one of the many events we organise is The Burnham Christmas Fayre and Children's Parade that oITers fun and entertainment to many while a11owing good causes to raise some £10,000 in tota1. We are affiliated to Lions Club International, the largest volunteer service organisation in the world with over 46,000 clubs in nearly 200 countries. In 2007 an independent survey conducted on behalf ofthe United Nations Organisation ranked Lions Clubs International the number one international service organisation. CHOOSE ONE OF THESE OPTIONS! I. Do nothing and say OK, maybe next week or next year. 2. Decide to come along by yourself or with friends to meet us and find out more without any obligation. You will be very welcome. 3. Leave your name and number on 08458 339508 and we will get back to invite you to a meeting. 4. Visit www.bumhamlions.org.uk to find a little more about the Lions YOU CHOOSE! WE DID! We are ORDINARY PEOPLE, DOING AMAZING TIDNGS. - 1 0- • • Dorney Parish News ,- I􀆧􀆨 :'.'. -􀀅 􀀆􀀇'?-71@ 􀀅:::!,' 􀀅􀀆􀀇f:-􀀈=--􀀉::r -􀀆􀀇l,il-i .-- - _ .-. -􀀋-􀀌- -:􀀍 ,,.,,,-,,.=~ 􀂚V. ,. )i, "'􀀍 HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING Th RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY 􀀉paBu!§h,􀀊iS UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JILL HARRIS Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. Windsor Berkshire Telephone: 01628 661275 INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL - QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and ·evening individual lessons and classes JANE MORGAN DRESSES ------ c::, ------ EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags,jewellery & wraps • Sizes 6 - 22, competitively priced • Alteration service, home visits By appointment 7 days a week 01628 600509 janenwrgandresseliji)fsmaiLnet Mob: 07887 994222 wwwJanenwrgandresshire.co.uk Village Road, Dorney, nr Wmdsor & Eton Bracken Flowers & Julies Florist Real Florists Local, National & International Delivery Telefloris_V'" • Bouquets * Arrangements • Balloons Visa, Mastercard, Solo & Electron cards accepted • Weddings * Funerals • Parties Tel: 01753 833225 Tel: 01628 602968 • Corporate Fax: 01753 842422 • Same Day website: www .brackenflowers.com email: bracken@brackenflowers.co.uk 31b Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor SL4 6LU • Site Clearance • Turfing • Plants, Trees and Shrubs • Fencing • Pergolas • Terraces • Driveways • Brickwork • Car Parks Decorative • Block Paving or Standard • Patios • Mature Trees 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 706675 • Suppliers of: SAND • BALLAST WOOD CHIPS TOPSOIL MUSHROOM. 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ISSUE NO. 5/08 EDITORIAL JUNE 2008 It is Best Kept Village Competition time again and Nick Teale and Alan Russell are doing their very best to bring the parish up to scratch and trying to inspire us all to do our bit. It would be great if Dorney could win the competition, or at least be a runner up, but the idea of entering the competition is not necessarily to gain the ultimate honour, but to inspire residents to take this annual opportunity to make our local environment as pleasant as possible. We are not asked to keep our own patch neat and tidy simply to impress the judges, but to ensure that our village remains a des. res. You may, or may not, be aware that the 'phone box, or telephone kiosk, in Harcourt Road is about to be decommissioned. It is under-used. It is not so many years ago that this telephone was an important facility that many depended upon in an emergency or to relay news of important personal events, for not all households owned a telephone. Now, in the age of the mobile 'phone, telephone kiosks have become 'surplus to requirement.' The red 'phone box was created by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1924 and has long been considered a design icon: one of those items that instantly marked the nation's identity. At one time over 72,000 could be found across Britain, but many thousands have been scrapped in recent years and those remaining have become an endangered species. Only kiosks in remote places, where mobile communication is difficult or impossible, will survive - for the time being. If you wish to retain 'our' icon, you are invited to write to our local authority planning department, before 1 9th June, who will collate all responses back to BT. I feel a reprieve is unlikely! PARISH RAMBLES The long awaited footpath from Dorney Reach to the historic Marsh Lane oak tree is now in place and is a welcome addition to the local map of country walks. It is suggested that ramblers commence this walk at the junction of Harcourt Road/ Marsh Lane and follow a route parallel to Marsh Lane in a south-easterly direction. The grubbing out of the hedge to the south-west has opened up the pleasant view across the adjoining fields, complemented by the attractive kerbstones twixt path and lane on the north-easterly side. One should halt at a point some ten metres from the famous tree, which is the optimum distance from which to appreciate its full majesty, and thanks to sympathetic planning, the footpath now continues for a few metres behind the roadside hedge to enable an all round view of the tree's splendour. Walkers who wish to hug the oak, must be advised that the base of the tree is set about with woody scrub, making tactile contact difficult. Return to Harcourt Road by the same route. This walk is suitable for ramblers and tree lovers of all ages and ability and is destined to gain in popularity as word of its rural charm becomes widespread. _,_ Revd Lucy Holt writes: This time of year many of our young people are hard at work studying and completing their examinations. Although, I am told, much has changed since my day with the onus on continued assessments, It still seems that a great deal of pressure is still on our young people to achieve to help them in their future lives and careers. When I think back to my own days at school I know that I left most things to the last minute - cramming as much revision in to the last few days as possible. As a parent I see this trait continues with my own children and their friends. Perhaps in many things of life we are the same, we leave things to the last minute or leave things to deal with later when we have more time. I am sure there are times we do this not only with physical things but with things that are going on internally so we don't handle things that are going to be hard work; painful memories, relationships that have gone wrong, questions concerning the meaning of life. When our children are cramming for exams we wonder why they haven't done things earlier, perhaps we need to be open to ask the same questions of ourselves. Over the month of June in Church we will be looking at the subject of "Grace" and addressing in this issues of forgiveness and reconciliation. In the autumn we will also be having a further Alpha course to look at issues concerning the "meaning of life". Perhaps these are opportunities to address some of these things now rather than leaving them to the last minute. For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web site: stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in June 2008 Sunday 1st June 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00 am Family Service 6.30 pm Informal worship Wednesday 4th June 10.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 8th June 9.30am Family Communion 1 1 .00am Family Communion Sunday 15th June 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 9.30am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 1 1 .00am Worshipping Together (children's groups)St John the Baptist Eton Wick Wednesday 18th June 10.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 22nd June 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1 .00am Holy Communion (children's groups) Sunday 29th June St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick 1 1 .00am Combined Service St.John the Baptist Eton Wick Followed by picnic in Dorney (more details to follow) Dorney Horticultural Society - Annual Coach Trip - 15th June 2008 Tickets £15.00 per head including entrance and coach (reduction for NT members) Morning - Royal Horticultural Society Garden - Wisley Afternoon - Clandon Park - Guildford Cl.ANDON PARK West Clandon, nr Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RQ A NATIONAL TRUST PROPERlY The Venetian architect Giacomo Leoni built Clandon Park in the early l 730's for the 2nd Lord Onslow. Since being presented to the National Trust, the Mansion has been extensively restored and redecorated. The House has magnificent rooms including the two-storied Marble Hall, one of the finest examples in Europe. The Hall makes an exciting introduction to the house and a breathtaking backdrop for any function or event. Surrounding the House, the Gardens include a parterre on the South side overlooked by a grotto, Maori House and Dutch Gardens on the East side. The restaurant is located in the vaulted undercroft and the versatile facilities allow for up to 150 people to be catered for in the main room with adjacent rooms available for smaller meetings, conferences, functions or dancing. Larger events can also be accommodated in a marquee set up on the East Lawn. This Stately Home is situated in the tranquil heart of the Surrey countryside; it is hard to believe that the A3 and the M25 are only five minutes away. For details and to book your seats please contact: Ralph Liney on 01628 620884 or any committee member Tree Warden·s Notes. The new trees in Harcourt Road are all doing well, but now is the time to pop out with water to keep them going. Advice given to me was :- Water slowly (as otherwise it will run all over the surface) with no less than a gallon at a time. (Less will encourage roots to come to the surface.) A message of thanks to the Parish Council for getting behind such a worthwhile project. My counterparts in the States are saying that trees help to control temperature in towns, cooler in summer and shelter in winter. Good watering. -3- PARISH PUMP -.,,,.,,,.,_Cwndl Chall'IIIGII: Keith Hams (016216038!!6) j Clerlc: 6lenda ColHM (01753 6e!l331) Couoc:fllars: JUI Dax (01628 603-486 ), &rahaon Easton (627416). AlGP FOldoy (660268) -l'llrdlc (670611), ic.. -(626972), Peter -(c...ty Cauoc■or 017111827034) FORTHCOMING MEETIN&5: T,,, J- 10, July 8, $opt 9. ROAD SWE8'IN& - Monthly IIRASS CI/Tl1N6: May 12,J- 2,23 July 14 ..... 4,2!1, $opt 8 Oct 6, 27 Nov 17. The Chief Exec:utfw of SOI/TH 111/QtS DISlltICT COUNCIL wtU attud - .JI/NE MEETIN6 to ----.. latfng to District -- ANNUAL MEETIN6 Of' THE COUNCIL C111".Horris wos re elected Chairman, for the eighth consecuti.. year. Other officers and responsibilities olso remain unchanged. Dates were fixed for Precept & Review Committee • Nov 25"' and the Annual Electors M,et;19 - March 25"' 2009. PLAY AREA PLANNIN5 GROUP REQUIRED Coundllars d-. at lonf,th, a letm-'-1 a raldont a ■ ,... ltlat the Couoc:fl provlclo a plGy oroa fw ,. chikhn. It - ....... to -k -... fw a _,119 party to produce a plan :, ■ 1... ,;hat ls ,.....i,.d. -It -.id be '-ta. and how It can be flNed I """"""'-d. If yau would IIM to be l"""'!!l! ...... c:ootoc:t 1M elm< FOOTPATH In MARSH LANE Construction continues but County are still unable to reveal precise details or on estimated completion date. We understond 11,at a ma:ti19 wttn ThaJnos Water re1at;19 to land neces90I")' for the path w;II take plac:2 in mid June. Maybe fLrther construction can continue: on non-TW land whilst negotiations procad. PLANNIN5 The Dorney LaM te........., -....,... - - lllll'CSOlwd. At an on-sin 111Nting c...ty ,.. unable to s,q whon Cauoty and District will - who Is ...Ible. Couocillars haw - .. to Nfer tllls long twffl .-situation to the 0lnbudAu ..,.. a -Is rocelwd by - next llllctw,g oo 10" J,-. Chief ex.cutiws of both authorlfia will be - accordingly. ORCHARD HERBS SrTE - LAKE END ROAD The Public Inquiry/appeal against S8bC's April 2007 enforcement notice will take place on June. 17th. NE1&H80URHOOD ACTWN GROUP It - notod - NA& had IIIOWd an to - parlcillg problem; councillors ,..... plcONd tllat noticu WCll'lll"9 of -Ible action against perslsnnt offandcrs ,.. bel119 placed on whlda parlced on ksrbs and -. TB.EPHONEBOX TO GO As port of o.n economy drhc, BT propose. to remo1IRlSJf email: offa;e@ble;gl,grow.co.uk, or by phone 017!13 893339. ,.. quots eoi.-......:;::"' -4- ... - DORNEY COUNCILLORS' RESPONSIBILITIES. Via-""'"'""" A Pllrdle; F-- K Riclunaod. GCZC- A ..-y, K Hams, K -: EtrNr/Oly,rf,la - J l>ax, K Horris. K Riclunaod; SBTLC- P Smith: SBA/.&- A Fo,cley, A Pllrdle; NAG- K Hams. _,.,,,,,,,.. K -: r- W....,. /In 6 Euton. DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL meets °" the -Tuesday of o...-, month except August. Mutinp are held at the Ehln llornoy Centre In I.aka Ead Rood. 􀇌 froon 8pon - 10pm. Caunty I Dls1T'ict Counclllors and Police (OIM!I 8!IO!I !505) -• attend. -are welcomo and may ask quattons. RafNslunonts are -lly scrwd. BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION HELi' MAKE OUR VILLAGE TIDY PLEASE IIAINrAJII THE AREA ADJJV:EIIT TO YOUR PROPERJY CUT THE GRASS ON A REGULAR BASIS KEEP YOUR HEDGES TRIMMED AND LEAF DROP CLEARED REPORT ANY PROBLEMS WITH NEWLY PLANTED TREES DO NOT PARK OR DRIVE ON VERGES IF NO PARKING SPACE IS AVAILABLE WITHIN YOUR PROPERTY PLEASE PARK IN lHE ROAD, AND ASK YOUR GUESTS 10 DO LIKEWISE. NAG IS CURRENTLY TICKETING OFFENDING VEHICLES DRIVING & PARKING ON VERGES IS ENVIRONIIENTALLY DAMAGING, AN11-SOCIAL AND ILLEGAL. issued by clotney patish council DORNEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AN EVENING AT CHILTERN VALLEY WINERY & BREWERY and TOUR OF THE VINEYARD Tuesday 24th June 6 p.m. for 6.30 p.m. (at vineyard) Old Luxters Vineyard Hambleden, Nr. Henley Contact Yvonne Povey O 1628 603036 DORNEY TENNIS COURT Open to all £2.50 per hour or yearly season tickets available as follows:£ 10 under the age of 18. £20 aged 18 and over. £35 family Contact Cbar1ie Coish 01628 629381 £3.2 MILLION ON ROLLING ROAD REPAIR SCHEME "We're working on it!" is Buckinghamshire County Council's new £3.2 million road maintenance project. Maintenance teams are currently sweeping across the county repairing potholes, banishing graffiti, cleaning signs, removing obstructions and cutting back overgrown hedges. The new scheme, which came as a direct result of listening to local residents.is centred around the maintenance of roads and pavements, and will see highly visible maintenance teams working in I O phased areas across the county between April and October 2008. Work has already started in the first four phases in South Buckinghamshire including High Wycombe, Amersham, Beaconsfield and Beeches and Ivers. Valerie Letheren, Cabinet Member for Transportation, said: "We have listened to what local people want and are trying to improve levels of maintenance on the county's roads and pavements. This is no easy task, but we are confident that this new scheme will bring visible results." Leaflets will be delivered to all the relevant householders 7-IO days before teams enter their area to explain the scheme and urge them to contact Highways on Call (0845 230 2882) if they wish to report any areas that need attention or to comment on work carried out in their neighbourhood. Emergency repairs will be carried out as a priority. Erik Maeek, Group Manager for area maintenance, said: "There are over 2,000 miles of roads in the county and although we try to identify all areas that need improvement inevitably some may be overlooked. That's why we are urging local residents to contact Highways on Call if they have any suggestions or comments about the roads and pavements where they live. Even if maintenance teams have left the area it's not too late. The scheme will run over three years in total, meaning we will be re-visiting many locations again." For more information, or to report areas of concern, residents should contact "Highways on Call" 0845 230 2882 (Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm) www.buckscc,gov.uk/hoc or email hoc@buckscc.gov.uk VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PLAY AREA PLANNING GROUP A resident has suggested that a PLAY AREA be provided for younger children. The Parish Council has agreed to set up an independent working party to advise the council on what is required. where it should be located, and how it can be funded I maintained. If you would like to be involwd, please contact the Parish Clerk phone: 01753 6!55331 Windrush, Village Road, Dorney May 20, 2008 Dear Editor Best Kept Village Competition With the help of SBDC employees, the entry lane parallel to the motorway to the Village Hall has been cleared of excess greenery. The ground on the bend bas been filled in and posts installed to try to keep vehicles from cutting the comer. A great improvement ! I hope the judges arrive that way! Alan bas repaired broken posts around the car park and replaced the damaged side door to the VH. We have an offer of plants from John Barker which we will risk planting in the VH bed alongside the foo tpath and hope that people will be vigilant to ensure their survival ! They will be enhanced by a selection donated by The Walled Garden Centre and some of their plants will also be planted in the tubs in Village Road. It is hoped some funding can be used to clear the scrub and overgrowth around the tennis court, but this will probably mean a contractor coming in. Alan and I did a litter pick and appraisal walk around Harcourt Road and Oak Stubbs Lane. A few hedges are ready for trimming! We also spotted a couple of trees in the verge which have not survived pruning and will need to be removed. We also noted that the telephone kiosk is to be removed ( or is it only the phone?) by BT due to lack of use. At least that will be one less item for the judges to comment on! A couple of comments have been made to the effect that we should not "over tidy" the perimeter of the cemetery as it is surrounded by fields and we should not keep the environment at bay in the adj acent plot (no pun inte nded !). Another comment was that we are a rural community and not Milton Keyn es! Village Road is looking better now that redundant si gnposts have been removed, broken kerbstones replaced and the Cattle Grid sign is back. It was demolished before Christmas. Thanks once again to SBDC employees responding to our requests . Many are making a real effort to keep their weeds down outside their fences and/or walls. There is a hope that judging does not start for another couple of weeks so there is time for further improvement! Contact Alan or myself if you see anything that needs attention and please do all you can to keep your frontages looking trim. Thank you, Nick Teale Nick O 1628605 177 Alan 016287845 15 -7- Buckinghamshi re's association for mental health sufferers seeks new volunteer input. Members of the public in Buckinghamshire are being urged to consider volunteering for Bucks Mind, an organisation supporting people with mental health difficulties across the county. In particular, it is looking for volunteer input to its one-on-one Befriending Service. "The service is intended ultimately to empower our users to feel more confident in doing things for themselves,· says Bucks Mind's Carolyn Smyth, "and thus to improve their quality of life." Bucks Mind's clients are typically referred by their GPs, the Primary Care Mental Health Service, or Community Mental Health Teams, and will be experiencing difficulties ranging from mild to more severe. The nature of the service means that it is unable to work with people living with dementia, but they may be signposted to the Alzheimer's Society. Volunteers may visit the client in their home, but the emphasis is on supporting them to access social opportunities including visits to leisure centres and local clubs, or perhaps to the cinema, theatre, a museum or other public places. Visrts generally take place once a week and may last for anything from one to three hours. Befriending is often undertaken at evenings and weekends, to accommodate volunteers who work full-time. "We put a time limit on the partners hips of up to a year," Carolyn Smyth explains, "although we've just introduced more short-term focussed work with older people. We're mindful that clients may otherwise become dependent on their volunteer, and the service is all about building people's confidence and self-esteem so that they can copa on their own.• Bucks Mind conducts an initial interview to establish a volunteer's background and interests to ensure their match is as compatible as possible. A training course is then offered on a range of topics, including mental health awareness, and a volunteer/ client experience of the service. This takes place over two weeks out of normal working hours. There are often misconceptions about mental illness being a permanent condition, says the org anisation, but the volunteer befriending service is an important part of helping people towards recovery. As with most voluntary organisations, Bucks Mind processes Criminal Records Bureau checks for all new volunteers, and requires two references. Befrienders' mileage expenses are reimbursed at a rate of 30p per mile, along with any other out-of-pocket expenses. Anyone interested in volunteering for Bucks Mind's Befriending Service is invited to contact Carolyn Smyth. Phone: 01296 437328. E-mail: carolyn,smyth@lbucksmind.org.uk Further information at: www.bucksmind.org.uk THE MILL AT SONNING Dinner Theatre Box Office O I 18 969 8000 Wednesday 14/5 - Saturday 21/6 MURDER HUNT A thriller by Brian Clemens (Wor1d Premier•) Wednesday 25/6 - Saturday 2/8 LOVE'S A LUXURY A comedy by Guy Paxton and Edward V Hoile -e- ,", ., --- -_:· --:;:_---:-::􀀍- -- _..,..'. 􀃣 --· _ ;-..-􀃤-:...- _-􀀂􀀃􀀄i --􀁚-=􀁛􀁜 Jr.======􀀙----, 􀀘􀀙\􀀚􀀛􀀜-- !Ii\ 􀀮􀀯--, .. . ...i..!'"" --􀀎- 􀀏· - .CJ' ' .-....... _..,􀀳 ·, 1.,. HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING Th RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY 􀀈paBu!§hl!o! UNDER THE MANAGEMENT DF JILL HARRIS Elm Farm Boveney Road Dorney Common Nr. 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Lucy Holt The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SL4 6NE Tel: 0 l 753 852268 e-mail: revlucy@tiscali.co.uk METHODIST CHAPEL, Eton Wick Sunday 10.30am Morning Service and Sunday School 6.30pm Evening Service ST. GILBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eton Wick Sunday Mass 9.00am OUR LADY OF PEACE Saturday CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burnham 6pm Vigil Mass Sunday 9am, I 0. I 5am and 6pm 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 Follv, 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: 01628 624213 Editorial Board: The Editors, Mrs. M.C. Cody Distributors: Mrs Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Jackman, Mrs Millward, Mrs Oxlade. Mrs Richmond, Mrs Roberts, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wiltshire, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annwn 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. 2/08 MARCH2008 EDITORIAL Noise from the motorway continues to be the chief local aggravation and despite the many attempts by the Parish Council, and others, to prove to the Highways Authority that the level is intolerable, we are told that we have just got to live with it. Apparently we simply can't register enough decibels! We were hoping that our MP, Dominic Grieve, could bring some pressure to bear upon the Highways Authority, but at the public meeting held in the village hall in December we learned that even he couldn't budge them. He advised us that there was unlikely to be any alleviation of noise until general resurfacing in 2012 or later, depending on wear. I must say, I've never known a road surface to last so long! While we are waiting for a quiet road surface to be laid, traffic noise is likely to be augmented by increased aircraft noise. We were already aware of Government plans to expand Heathrow and increase the number of flights at the airport from 480,000 a year to almost 800,000, made possible by the building of a third runway. This week we learned of more immediate plans to alter the take-off and landing flight paths, which could well bring aircraft low over Dorney. Many rural communities around the several airports that serve London will find themselves in the direct line of these new take-off and landing routes. It will affect the lives of so many people who no doubt moved to a country location for a little peace and quiet and will now have that peace shattered. I suppose as we all want to be able to fly to destinations around the world, and we prefer to take-off from a convenient airport, flights will inevitably increase, and with it the likelihood that living under a flight path will be the norm. That's progress; isn't it? WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Saturday 8th March at 7 .30 p.m. Eton College School Hall Overture: Russian and Ludmilla Piano Concerto Soloist: Tom Poster Symphony No. 6 Tickets £10 (£5 students and children) Glinka Grieg Tchaikovsky Concert tickets are available at the door (subject to availability) or from Sheargold Pianos, 53, King Street, Maidenhead or from the ticket hotline tel. OJ I 8 966 5149 Revd Lucy Holt writes: Just as the spring flowers are starting to come out and give us hope that winter is ending it's time to celebrate Easter; a time of immense hope but for very different reasons. Quite often, however, it appears that celebrating Easter becomes little more than a celebration of spring or indeed a celebration of the chocolate industry. I read an article in a local newspaper a couple of years ago which went something a bit like this: "Easter is a wonderful time; a time for families to gather together, children to wear bonnets and hunt for chocolate eggs, a time ofnew lambs playing in the fields and daffodils waving in the wind." As I read this I was shocked that there was not even a hint of the Christian message. And it made me wonder if the Christian message of Easter is quite an unpleasant thing for many to think about. After all, at Christmas we celebrate babies and angels and bright stars, things which are pleasant and exciting and make us feel quite comfortable. But at Easter we think ofa cross, of people shouting crucify and of a tomb in a garden. Surely it's nicer to think of chocolate and flowers and to leave this bit out! But the Christian message of Easter is one which, although uncomfortable to look a􀆱 brings much hope. The cross brings with it forgiveness for all the things we have done wrong. In bringing forgiveness it also restores us to a right relationship with God, one which we were always intended to have. The empty tomb and the resurrection of Christ offers us eternal life. The Christian message brings with it a new life in God, new life which we symbolize with our Easter eggs. This year may I urge you to not leave the cross out of Easter. Have a wonderful time with faruily and friends but take time to think of the hope that is offered to you in the cross and the empty tomb. For information about our churches, activnies and church history please see our parishes' web sne: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in March 2008 Sunday 2nd March (Mothering Sunday) 9.30 am Holy Communion {said BCP) 1 1 .00 am Family Service 6.30 pm Healing Communion Wednesday 5th March 10.00am Holy Communion {said BCP) Sunday 9th March 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Holy Communion Sunday 1 6th March (Palm Sunday) 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Combined Worship {children's groups) 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 Monday 17th March 7.30pm Holy Week Reflection St James the Less Dorney Tuesday 1 8th March 7.30pm Holy Week Reflection St John the Baptist Eton Wick Wednesday 19th March 1 0.00am Holy Week Communion (said BCP) St John the Evangelist Eton Thursday 20th March 7.30pm Maundy Thursday Supper with Communion Eton Wick Church Room Friday 21st March (Good Friday) 1 1 .00am Family Service w􀂠h Reflection Saturday 22nd March 7 .30pm Easter Vigil Sunday 23rd March (Easter Day) 9.30am Family Communion 1 1 .00am Family Communion Sunday 30th March 1 1 .00am Combined Family Communion St John the Baptist Eton Wick St James the Less Dorney St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton SLOUGH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Saturday 1 5th March at 7 .30 p.m. The Centre, Slough Music from the Stage and Screen This concert is devoted entirely to music written for films and the stage Works will include excerpts from Phantom of the Opera, Titanic, The Big Country, My Fair Lady, South Pacific and The Sound of Music. Tickets £12 from Society Box Office 07778 356551 (evenings & weekends) www.sloughphil.freeserve.co.uk DORNEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Cheese & Pate Supper Speaker Friday 28th March 8 p.m. in the Village Hall For information contact Yvonne Povey 01628 603036 -3- 􀀅, P!c;1 LJ·c. 􀀢i 6 TAPLOW & DORNEY NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTION GROUP FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER The Neighbourhood Action Group held a meeting on 14th January 2008 The group consists of local business people, cowicillors, housing associations, police and local residents. We meet approximately every six weeks to discuss problems affe cting the quality of life for Dorney & Taplow residents and to work on the three priorities outlined at the public meeting. These are Speeding, Parking and Littering. The group have been primarily working on Speeding and will soon be taking up the challenge of parking issues in the area A report with regards to lighting in Dorney was carried out by Thames Valley Police crime prevention officer and has been passed to the parish council for consideration. Using data collected by the group and through police enforcement the NAG have now provided a report to Taplow Parish council recommending the purchase of a Speed Indicator device; we are hoping that this will help to reduce speed in the Taplow area The police will continue to monitor the roads in question and the group \\'ill do sporadic campaigns to continue to raise awareness. There were 8 burglaries in the Taplow & Dorney area between 1/1/08 and 31/1/08. We would like to remind residents to continue to be vigilant and to keep doors locked and valuables out of sight. The neighbourhood team have been meeting with elderly and vulnerable residents offering crime reduction advice and timer switches to reduce the number of distraction burglaries which have been occurring. With regards to vehicle theft and theft from motor vehicles there was a total of6 in the Taplow & Dorney area over the month of January. Please do not leave valuables on display, particularly lap top bags and sat nav·s The group have planned further enforcement \\'ith the local policing team for February & March in the Dorney area and there is also to be speai awareness campaign to be held at Sainsbury's and The Bishop Centre in Taplow, dates to be confirmed. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING Wednesday 9th April 8 p.m. Village Hall -4- . :;,,,,:: .,:·, we can ,11,"11,􀀡- 5";,, ,• - 6,J: v_., 'Sr.f,:1 A Choral Concert at St. James the Less sung by the Eton College chapel choir, with organ music will take place on April 25th. at 6.30 p.m. Tickets, including refreshments, £12 Please apply for tickets to Mr. and Mrs. P. Legge Tel. 01753 856900 or Mr. Robbie Gibbs Tel. 07833 608902 Moving On If you have good quality items at home that are no longer of use to you and need to move on, why not bring them to, and sell them yourself, at the Table Top Sale to be held at the Dorney Farm Shop site on Lake End Road, near the Pineapple pub. The sale, in aid of out parish church, will take place on Saturday April 5th. at I 0 a.m. Weather permitting, it should be worth your while. The event will be advertised in the local Newspapers and on notice boards. For more information please telephone 01628 620884. Horticultural Society Notes By the time you read this, the Steak Pie and Quiz will be in the past, but we hope that you enjoyed it. We shall now know how many of you are interested in the evening visit to Cliveden gardens and which is the preferred date in May. Let us remind you that the Cheese and Pate supper will be held on Friday March 28th. A speaker will be there to lift our horticultural thoughts, but we will try to ensure there will be no more talk of fungi. By now the heavy frosts should have dealt with the soil pests and diseases that are likely to affect our future vegetables and flowers. But beware that a mild spell might encourage planting out too early. Weekly newspaper supplements often have gardening hints that are useful reminders. My pet hate - Ivy - may look good in pots but is slowly suffocating our local trees. Nobody does anything about it although the treatment is simple enough. Just cut the ivy stem in two places above ground level and remove the section. Nature will do the rest. Why not have a go I I have and it works a treat. Ralph Liney -5- PARISH PUMP j Q Pw/ish«J on behlJ!f of Dorney Parish Council Chairman:Keith Harris (01628 603856) ,.,:;;;,' Clerk: Glenda Collins (01753 655331) Councillors, Jill l)ax (01628 603486 ). Graham Easton (627416),Alice Foxley (660268) Andrew Purdie (670611), Ken Richmond (626972), Peter Smith (County Councillor -01753 827034) FORTHCOMING MEETINGS, T"""°"• March 11,April 8. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - APRIL 9th GRASS CUTTING, awaiting SBllC schedule. ROAD SWEEPING, Monthly, schedule awaited MAIL COLLECTION BOXES After further Parish Council representation, Royal Mail has finally agreed that local collection boxes should haw "day tab holders" reinstated and that they will be fitted shortty, STREET LIGHTING Following a site visit, the local crime Prevention Officer did not endorse a NAG request for lights at the Oak Stubbs Banjo and on Dorney Ree footpath. However, in order to legalise the speed limit, County will be providing lights near Jubilee River cor park and adjacent to the Palmer Arms ORCHARD HERBS SITE - LAKE END ROAD The Public Inquiry/-al 090inst SBllC's April 2007 enforcement notice (issued April 20071) due ta take place at SBDC offices in Denham on 11 'h March has been postponed. SBl)C' has giwn no explanation or new date and the: Clerk will suk clarification. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - WEDNESDAY APRIL 9"· Items for discussion may include: Precept, Best Kept Village, NAG, Roods incl VAS & New Footpath, Waste collection, Youth Club, Trees, School, Footpath Lighting, Olympics. All residents are invited to attend. Suggestions for additional agenda items should be advised to the Clerk. PLANNING - DORNEY LAKE We are still attoq,ting to resolw the Dorney Lake temporary structures planning issues as County and District cannot decide which authority is responsible, despite a Uaison Convnittee minute naming SBllC as the responsible authority. We hOYe c:oq,lained about lack of acceptable response to both Chief Executiws. Oty...,ics managers' latest thinking is that the 25,000+ spectators will enter via Windsor Racecourse & a teq>orary footbridge ow:r the Thames, 􀋅tltors and their entourages would use Court Lane. PROPOsED FOOTPATH in MARSH LANE - HARCOURT RD ta DORNEY LAKE We are verbally assured that this footpath, finance for which has been agreed, will be constructed starting at the end March, completion in April, but still await final details from County. NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTION GROUP This group is sponsored by the police os required by national government. lmprowd cooperation is now anticipated following open disa,ssion with our local PC & PCSO. CONSULTATION Consultations currently being dealt with by Councillors include: Speed Limits, NHS, Waste Management, SBDC Council Tax, Minerals Plan and Heathrow. New consultations usually feature on the Parish Council monthly agenda and further details appear on County & District web sites. The Clerk can give you more information if you wish to try your patience! TM official minuta are posm:I on tl,e website & notiu boards in the Vt1Ja« Hall and V11Ja« Rd. ENQUIRIES & -nts ta Glenda Collins, Council Offices, 45b High St, Iwr L09ND. Phane:01753 655331 . e-mail: dorneycouncil@btinternet.com: website (for Agenda, minutes, links to SBDC, etc . : www.buckslnfo.net/dorneypc/ FAULTY FOOTPATH LIGHTING - email: office@bleighgroup.co.uk, by phone 01753 893339. • ,. /k ' Dorney Parish News - -cci¾􀀅 ="'"·􀁗- 􀁘􀁙􀁚􀁛 􀀮;.:--: · .---:; 􀀵􀀶?􀀷 HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING Th RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY 􀀇P8BD!2h􀀈!􀀉 Elm Farm Boveney Road UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF Dorney Common Nr. 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ISSUE NO. 4/08 EDITORIAL MAY 2008 Members of the Parish Council, District Council, County Council, Police and Dorney Lake Services ensured that there was a good tum out of 'officials' at the Annual Parish Meeting held in the Village Hall on 9th April. In all, I counted fourteen people who had come to report on local services including planning issues, highways, parking, traffic calming, speeding, waste collection, recycling, road sweeping, grass cutting and to answer questions on all these, and other, subjects. A pity, then, that only thirty parishioners thought ii worthwhile attending! Some councillors must become a little despondent at such a lack of interest and I felt particular1y sorry for the attending police officers, who are no doubt obliged to be present at countless community meetings when they would far sooner be out patrolling the streets. The meeting received an informative report from lvor Lloyd, the Managing Director of Dorney Lake Services, including the present plans for the parking of vehicles and the transportation of spectators during the 2012 Olympics which, reassuringly, promise minimum intrusion upon parish roads. Thanks to Alan Russell and his committee, the Dorney Youth Club goes from strength to strength and is obviously very popular with the young people of the parish. Alan told the meeting of the many activities in which the members had participated over the past year and photographs were on display to illustrate some of the events. Congratulations to all concerned and we hope Alan will bring his report to a wider audience through the pages of this magazine. It was decided that we should enter the Best Kept Village Competition this year and Nick Teale has agreed to be the Dorney co-ordinator for the second year running. Alan Russell volunteered to assist Nick as the Dorney Reach representative. Last year the judges said that they needed to see more evidence of community effort. We don't want them to say it again this year. During the course of the evening, the Neighbourhood Action Group came in for a certain amount of criticism (some a little intemperate). NAGs are a relatively new government initiative, launched by the police, and 'set up to deal with key issues identified by a community's first public consultation.' The 'issues' identified at the Dorney 'first public consultation' (held in the school last year and attended by a handful of people) had already been identified at Annual Parish Meetings over the years and we wondered why the police needed yet another body to reiterate priorities. We have since learned that NAGs were not set up merely to nag the police into action, for the Thames Valley Police website describes NAGs as 'the 'doers' accountable locally for responding to problems a community wants to tackle.• I always thought this was the role of parish councils. Our problem with the NAG is that it is a self-appointed committee and membership of the Group is determined by invitation from the Group itself. Names of members and minutes of meetings have not been published, and outsiders cannot attend the meetings unless invited to do so. Perhaps this shouldn't faze us, but unless there is transparency we will be unable to judge whether future priority reviews and decisions are the priorities of the whole community or simply the priorities of the Group. You can read of the Group's achievements in the Newsletters published in this magazine. -1- News from the Parish Church of St James the Less: Over the years the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St James the Less have been more and more concerned that there is only one entrance/exit to the Church. With large numbers attending services, weddings, funerals and concerts this concern has become acute. Last September the PCC asked me to oversee the openiug and restoration of the West Doors, under the tower, which have been sealed for many years. Our application for a faculty (permission) to undertake this work was submitted to the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches (DAC) and, following a visit by the DAC delegation "agreement in principle" was given with an introduction to Mr Julian Mundy, the DAC's Archaeological Adviser in Oxford. He was asked to investigate and remove the plaster work behind the blocked West Doors. This work was completed in late March and showed that the Doors were probably Tudor and worked smoothly despite being sealed for so long. The major restoration work on the Doors must await formal approval from the DAC but following the Annual Parochial Meeting at St James on Sunday 6"' April the congregation was invited to do something that very few people have done for some 40 to 50 years and join me in walking through the West Doorway. What a moving moment that was. If anyone would like to come and see the progress so far the Church will be open with refreshments being available during both May Bank Holiday weekends:- 4-5th May and 25- 26th May between 1.30pm and 5pm and you will be very welcome. Peter Legge on behalf of the PCC For information about our churches, activities, church history and any special services please see our parishes' web site: www.stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in May 2008 Sunday 4th May 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00 am Family Service Wednesday 7th May 10.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 1 1th May (Pentecost) 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Family Communion 6.30 pm Informal Worship Sunday 18th May (Trinity Sunday) 9.30am Holy Communion 1 1 .00am Combined Worship (children's groups) Wednesday 21st May 1 0.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) 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 John the Evangelist Eton Sunday 25th May 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1 .00am Holy Communion (children's groups) Sunday 1 st June 9.30am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00am Family Service 6.30pm Informal worship 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 THAMES VALLEY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND SPONSO􀀌BD WALR Saturday 10th May 2008 Help support the Adventure Playground We are looking for 250 people to take part in our Sponsored 5, 10 or 15 mile Walks, to raise funds to help keep the Playground going. Routes follow pathways that link the Thames, Dorney Rowing Lake and the Jubilee River. Registration for 15 mile walk from 9.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Registration for 5 & 10 mile walk from 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon. Entry £2.50 per walker if you pre-register (£3.00 on the day) plus your sponsorship. Children under 5 free. Parking available. TVAP, Bath Road, Taplow, Maidenhead. For further information, please call 01628 628599 Tribute to Mrs. Audrey Wooller I would like to pay tribute to Mrs. Audrey W ooller who sadly passed away in March following a short illness. She was a respected and well-known figure who did so much for our community, but in a quiet and unassuming manner, she was also one of the first members of the teaching staff when the 'New School' opened and taught many generations of Dorney children, but I will miss her mostly for her great kindness and cheerfulness. Pat Oxlade. 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Va-- A Purdie; F-- K Richmond. &CZC- A Foxlcy, K Hams, K Alchn'°""; 􀄶 • J l>ax, K Hams, K Richmond; S8JLC- P Smith; SBA/.&- A FOldcy, A Purdie; NA􀄷 K Hams. _,, K Richmond; r- W..,..,. Mrs Ii Eam,n_ l>OANEY PARISH COUNCIL -ts on the NCOnd Tuesday of ovsry -oxc:opt August. -tlngs ON held at the Eton llomcy G'entN Ill Loko l:nd Rood, 􀄸 ,-, 8pn - 10pm. c-ty & District Councillon and Police (084!5 8505 !!05) -., -- Raldents aro -- aad may ask --- R&flahmsnts ON UIUOlly scrvsd. MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Thursdays. Meadow Way 1.30 - 1.45 p.m. Dates for 2008 May 1 15 29 June 12 26 July 10 24 ETON WICK HISTORY GROUP MEETING Eton Wick Village Hall at 7 .30 p.m. Wednesday 21st May DORNEY COURT Crusaders, Courtiers & Courtesans Speaker: Mr. Robbie Gibbs ANS Garden & Tree Services • Garden Maintenance • Tree Surgery ( Quallfted & trained to NPTC standard) • COnifer/Leylandii topping • Grass Cutting • Hedge Cutting • Turf supplied and laid • Paddock Maintenance • Garden Clearance • One Off or Ongoing Maintenance Alastair Brooker Mobile: 07814 006639 Office: 01189 345341 e-mail: anbgardenservices@btlntemet.com -5- New fund supports greening of community buildings A new fund promises to bring more sustainable WJ and water heating, electricity and Insulation to community buildings. It will support solar water heating, heat pumps, wood pellet stoves and wind or water elecbidty generators. The Community sustainable Energy Programme aims to distribute £9 million to community not-for-profit organisations In 2008/9. The fund will help pay for both feasibility studies and the costs of equipment and Installation. It offers £5000 ( or 75% of costs, whichever is lower) towards a feasibility study, or £50,000 (or 50% of installed costs, whichever is lower) towards the recommended solution and Its installation. The fund Is open to applications from community groups, charities and trusts, parish councils, schools and colleges, faith organisations and mutual societies. The quarter1y deadlines for applications are 16 May, 15 Aug, 7 Nov '08 & 30 Jan '09. The programme is managed by BRE and supported by the Big Lottery Fund. See www.communitvsusmlnable,org.uk for full details. The Energy Efficiency Advice Centre on 0800 512 012 provides impartial advice on renewable energy rechnologles. This service can also connect homeowners with discounted loft and cavity wall insulation, Including 100% grants for over 70s. Gordon Glass Mari ------ EVENING DRESS IIlRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags,jewellery & wraps • Sizes 6 - 22, competitively priced • Alteration service, home visits By appointment 7 days a week 01628 600509 janenwrgandresse:i(ji)fsmaiLnet Mob: 07887 994222 www.janenwrgandresshire.co.uk Vlllage Road, Domey, nr Windsor & Eton Bracken Flowers & Julies Florist Real Florists Local, National & International Delivery Telefloris_ D,)"' • Bouquets * Arrangements Visa, Mastercard. Solo • Balloons • Weddings * Funerals Tel: 01753 833225 & Electron cards accepted Tel: 01628 602968 • Parties • Corporate Fax: 01753 842422 • Sarne Day website: www.brackenflowers.com email: bracken@brackenflowers.co.uk 31b Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor SL4 6LU 􀀓 Design & Construction W□D\S􀀅UU□C?® 􀀍􀀎cap􀀏 g Bai£#.fi9 • Site Clearance • Pergolas • Terraces • Turfing • Plants, Trees and Shrubs • Fencing • Driveways • Brickwork • Car Parks Decorative • Block Paving or Standard • Patios • Mature Trees 01628 666022 • 661768 Mobile 07860 706675 • Suppliers of: SAND • BALLAST WOOD CHIPS TOP SOIL MUSHROOM COMPOST 􀀂q TRADITIONAL RESTORATION COMPANY "✓ -􀀖 , • '.l Restorers o[f_ne . Antique Furniture \ . f , ';/J;,J,.,-y ,!}J;;,llf'JN/ ' . . THE COACH HOUSE, DORNEY COURT, DORNEY, BERKSHIRE SL4 6QP TEL: 01628 660708 - 􀀗 - - -------------------------------- SERVICES IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES ST. JAMES, DORNEY Full details of our Services and Children's Activities are included in this magazine VICAR OF DORNEY Revd. Lucy Holt The Vicarage, 69a Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, Berks. SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 e-mail: revlucy@tiscali.co.uk 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, IO. I 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. Sl.6 0DX Tel: 01628 624l21 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, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Jackman, Mrs Millward, Mrs Oxlade, Mrs Riclunond, Mrs Roberts, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wiltshire, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RA TE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per annum for I 0 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. 9/08 EDITORIAL NOVEMBER 2008 A newspaper report revealed that almost 10,000 people over the age of 100 are living in England and Wales. This report, quoting recently published figures, made no mention of Scotland or Northern Ireland, but threw in the additional information that there are twice as many French centenarians as English centenarians and suggested that we should move to south-west France and live like the locals. I was cheered to learn that a 'ton-up' is becoming more of a possibility; and from fe eling that I was an almost 'past it' pensioner I realised that I am in fact quite young. As to moving to south-west France - can it compare with Dorney? The enjoyment of longevity depends upon good health and a little in the bank; and it will not be much fun if pension funds and savings dry up. Perhaps 80 will have to be the new retirement age. As there are now more pensioners than tee nagers the elderly in the workplace must become more accepta ble, and the full potential of the grey haired workforce rea lised, if only to support future pension schemes. Professor Tom Kirkwood, the director of the Institute for Ageing and Health at Newcastle University, says many people are reaching old age in good health and the ageing population will not necessarily mean an unsustainable burden on taxpayers. "The great majority of health care costs are incurred in the last few months of life - dying is expensive, not living longer." At present, the chief concern of pensioners is the current world wide financial crisis and unless it is solved satisfactorily our savings and pensions may be going down the drain and there will be nothing in the kitty when we come to celebrate our century. You may have read that in the past week or so a deli berately anonymous looking building alongside the Savoy Hotel in London has received many visitors. This is the office of ATS Bullion, one of London's most prominent gold merchants and the visitors are some of the many Britons swapping their savings for solid gold and carrying it home in an array of unostentatious bags. You may be tempted to pay ATS a visit, but gold bars are cumbersome and difficult to secrete. Diamonds are so much more convenient! The Environment Agency's plans for the sale of Thames Lock Houses (the subject of our July editorial) prompted concerns amongst many users of the Thames that this plan would have an impact on the lock-side service provided by the Agency and also on the level of funding provided by Central Government. The Royal Yachti ng Association, along with other stakeholders, entered into discussions with the EA in an effort to ensure that the Agency's proposals would not have an adverse impact on either the lock-side service or the floodmanagement responsibilities provided by the EA. The EA has since had extensive discussions with the unions representing the lock-keepers. Proposals have now been put on hold until 2009. Whether this stay of execution becomes a reprieve remains to be seen, but the RYA has promised that it will continue to represent the interests of Thames boaters. -1- Revd Lucy Holt Writes: Over the past month we have been shocked by the crisis in the global financial institutions. What many of us took naively for granted as cast iron institutions have been rocked to the core by the markets and have left very many people deeply concerned for their own future security. We take many things for granted in this world and perhaps the banking crisis has left us questioning what things we can rely on in life and what things should we put in place to safeguard our own security. We have just passed through the season of Harvest in our Churches. Yet again we are reminded during this time of our dependence upon the God who is able to provide for all our needs both physically and spiritually. Often it is in plenty that we forget and in crisis that we tum back again to him and acknowledge our need - a theme that is not only seen in our lifetime, but can be seen clearly in biblical times. This theme seems again relevant to our current situation and the importance of realising our dependence not only upon things of this world. Jesus' words are key here: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy . . . . But stores up for yourselves treasures in heaven." Matthew 6: 19 For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web site: stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in November 2008 Sunday 2nd November 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00 am Family Service 6.30 pm Informal worship Wednesday 5th November 1 0.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 9th November Remembrance 9.30am Family Communion 1 0.45am Remembrance Service 4.00pm Ecumenical Remembrance Service Sunday 16th November 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 Evangelist Eton St John the Baptist Eton Wick 9.30am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 1 1 .00am Worshipping Together (children's groups)St John the Baptist Eton Wick Wednesday 19th November 1 0.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 23rd November 9.30am Morning Worship 1 1 .00am Holy Communion (children's groups) St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick -2- Eton College Rowing Centre Dorney Lake Now,􀊼amazingly,􀊼another􀊼year􀊼has􀊼 almost􀊼 run􀊼its􀊼course􀊼 and􀊼our􀊼main􀊼water􀊼and􀊼land􀊼 events􀊼 season􀊼is􀊼over.􀊼 As􀊼 stated􀊼 at􀊼 the􀊼 meetings􀊼 earlier􀊼 this􀊼 year,􀊼 apart􀊼 from􀊼 our􀊼 normal􀊼 annual􀊼 even􀊙􀊼 there􀊼 will􀊼 be􀊼 no􀊼 major􀊼 event􀊼 between􀊼 now􀊼 and􀊼 the􀊼 Olympic􀊼 and􀊼 Paralympic􀊼 Games􀊼 other􀊼 than􀊼 the􀊼 test􀊼 events,􀊼 due􀊼 to􀊼 take􀊼 place􀊼 in􀊼20 11,􀊼required􀊼f􀉢r􀊼both􀊼 rowing􀊼 and􀊼 canoeing.􀊼 The􀊼 rowing􀊼event􀊼will􀊼 be􀊼the􀊼 World􀊼 Junior􀊼 Rowing􀊼 Championships􀊼 and􀊼 we􀊼 are􀊼 awaiting􀊼 infor mation􀊼 on􀊼 the􀊼 canoe􀊼 event.􀊼 The􀊼 testing􀊼 is􀊼 for􀊼 LOCOG􀊼to􀊼 assess􀊼 critical􀊼 areas􀊼 of􀊼operation􀊼prior􀊼to􀊼 2012.􀊼 We􀊼 are􀊼 pleased􀊼 to􀊼 have􀊼 just􀊼 learned􀊼 from􀊼 LOCOG􀊼 that􀊼 the􀊼 proposed􀊼 Re􀊜􀊼 Lane􀊼 widening􀊼 will􀊼 not􀊼 now􀊼n􀈍d􀊼 to􀊼 take􀊼 place,􀊼 so􀊼 sparing􀊼us􀊼 from􀊼the􀊼 lor􀉵􀊬􀊼 􀊘c􀊼to􀊼 remove􀊼 the􀊼 spoil.􀊼 The􀊼 construction􀊼 work􀊼remains􀊼 as􀊼 described􀊼 at􀊼the􀊼 Dorney􀊼 Annual􀊼 Parish􀊼 Meeting􀊼 and􀊼 subsequent􀊼 ODA􀊼 meeting􀊼 and􀊼 consists􀊼 of􀊼the􀊼 building􀊼of􀊼two􀊼bridges􀊼and􀊼the􀊼 make-up􀊼 of􀊼 the􀊼 Drove􀊼 Road􀊼 to􀊼 􀈑cilitate􀊼 construction􀊼 􀊗affic.􀊼 Work􀊼 is􀊼 still􀊼 targeted􀊼 to􀊼 begin􀊼 in􀊼 September􀊼2009.􀊼 Planning􀊼permission􀊼has􀊼recently􀊼 been􀊼applied􀊼 for􀊼to􀊼 South􀊼 Bucks.􀊼 Unfortunately􀊼 we􀊼 have􀊼 been􀊼 e􀊫riencing􀊼 a􀊼 recent􀊼 spate􀊼 of􀊼trouble􀊼 caused􀊼 by􀊼 vandals,􀊼 with􀊼 the􀊼 latest􀊼 incident􀊼 being􀊼 the􀊼 torching􀊼 of􀊼 a􀊼caravan􀊼 in􀊼 one􀊼 of􀊼the􀊼car􀊼parks.􀊼 Minor􀊼 vandalism􀊼 and􀊼 the􀊼 widespread􀊼 problem􀊼 of􀊼 joy-riding􀊼 continue􀊼 to􀊼 occur􀊼 and􀊼 we􀊼 are􀊼 working􀊼closely􀊼with􀊼the􀊼 Police,􀊼 other􀊼 relevant􀊼 authorities􀊼and􀊼the􀊼communi􀊝,􀊼 to􀊼 attempt􀊼 to􀊼 make􀊼both􀊼 Dorney􀊼Lake􀊼 and􀊼the􀊼 village􀊼 safer.􀊼 Following􀊼 difficulties􀊼encounter􀈉d􀊼 in􀊼 managing􀊼recent􀊼 marquee􀊼 weddin􀈞􀊼at􀊼 the􀊼 S􀊍􀊼 end􀊼 of􀊼the􀊼 Lake,􀊼 we􀊼have􀊼 discontinued􀊼this􀊼 activity􀊼 following􀊼the􀊼 final􀊼 event􀊼in􀊼September.􀊼 As􀊼 for􀊼 the􀊼 Arboretum􀊼 and􀊼 Park􀊼 areas,􀊼 apart􀊼 from􀊼 the􀊼 ches􀊓ut􀊼 tree􀊼 avenue􀊼 near􀊼 the􀊼 entrance,􀊼 which􀊼 is􀊼 sadly􀊼 su􀈓ering􀊼 from􀊼 the􀊼 current􀊼 scourge􀊼 of􀊼weeping􀊼 canker,􀊼 most􀊼 of􀊼 the􀊼 Arboret􀉒m􀊼 trees􀊼 are􀊼 maturing􀊼 really􀊼 well.􀊼 Have􀊼 you􀊼 noticed􀊼 how􀊼 the􀊼 Millennium􀊼 Avenue ,􀊼the􀊼two􀊼rows􀊼 of􀊼lime􀊼trees􀊼framing􀊼Windsor􀊼Castle,􀊼 has􀊼 suddenly􀊼 spurted􀊼after􀊼 a􀊼 slow􀊼 start?􀊼 And􀊼the􀊼 wildlife􀊼 loves􀊼 us!􀊼 Circa􀊼 140􀊼 bird􀊼 species􀊼 sighted􀊼 over􀊼 the􀊼 last􀊼 12􀊼 years􀊼 or􀊼so􀊼- and􀊼 counting.􀊼 We􀊼had􀊼a􀊼wonderfully􀊼 fun􀊼event􀊼on􀊼 a􀊼beautiful􀊼late􀊼September􀊼day.􀊼 Over􀊼 100􀊼 pupils􀊼 from􀊼 six􀊼 schools,􀊼 including􀊼 disabled􀊼 children,􀊼 took􀊼 part􀊼 in􀊼 a􀊼joint􀊼 initiative􀊼 between􀊼 South􀊼 Bucks􀊼 and􀊼 Dorney􀊼 Lake􀊼 as􀊼 part􀊼 of􀊼 the􀊼 national􀊼 launch􀊼 of􀊼the􀊼 Cultural􀊼 Olympiad,􀊼 the􀊼 show-the-world-our-sports-and-arts-prowess-and-diversity􀊼 run-up􀊼 to􀊼 '2012'.􀊼 All􀊼 the􀊼 day's􀊼happenings􀊼 took􀊼place􀊼 outside,􀊼 with􀊼water-based􀊼activities􀊼 complemented􀊼 by􀊼dance􀊼 displays􀊼 and􀊼 hands-on􀊼 art.􀊼 This􀊼 was􀊼 the􀊼 first􀊼 of􀊼a􀊼 series􀊼 of􀊼joint􀊼projects􀊼 between􀊼 South􀊼 Bucks􀊼 and􀊼the􀊼 Eton􀊼 College􀊼 Rowing􀊼 Centre,􀊼 Dorney􀊼Lake􀊼 over􀊼 the􀊼 next􀊼 four􀊼 years􀊼 with􀊼 the􀊼 theme􀊼 of'􀊼Inspiring􀊼Youth'.􀊼 In􀊼the􀊼 next􀊼 issue􀊼we􀊼will􀊼 tell􀊼 you􀊼 our􀊼 few􀊼 closure􀊼 dates􀊼 and􀊼 times􀊼 over􀊼 Christmas􀊼 and􀊼 the􀊼 New􀊼 Year,􀊼 so􀊼 you􀊼 know􀊼 when􀊼 to􀊼 head􀊼 out􀊼 into􀊼 the􀊼 frosty􀊼 air􀊼 for􀊼 a􀊼brisk􀊼 hike􀊼 after􀊼 too􀊼 many􀊼 mince􀊼pies!􀊼 Patricia Powell Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter. October 2008 Welcome to the latest abridged newsletter from the Taplow & Dorney Neighbourhood Team. At the last public consultation, the neighbourhood priorities were agreed as:- !. Speeding 2. Parking 3. Litter Anti-social behaviour With Halloween and Bonfire Night coming up. Thames Valley Police have ensured that there will be additional patrols in the Taplow & Dorney area. Leaflets have been distributed in hot spot locations encouraging residents to contact police if they have any concerns or witness any antisocial behaviour. Alternatively, if it is a crime in progress, please call 999. Speeding The NAG has made a lot of progress on the 1st priority (Speeding). The four roads identified at the initial public meeting as having a speeding issue are Lake End Road and Marsh Lane, Dorney; Berry Hill and Hill Farm Road, Taplow. So far, working with other partner agencies there is now regular speed enforcement carried out by the neighbourhood team. Working with the speed review Marsh Lane has been reduced from 60 to a 30 mph limit. Sections of Hill Farm Road/Berry Hill have also been reduced to 40 mph limit. There have been regular speed campaigns held in the area to raise awareness amongst commuters and residents. The local parish councils are also looking into other traffic calming measures. However, we would like to know if you think this has helped reduce speed on these roads. Please consider the following questions and send your opinions and views to PCSO O'Connell at Burnham Police Station. Do you think these measures have made a difference? ..................................................................................... . Do you think any progress has been made? ...................................................................................................... . Is there anything else you would like to see done in relation to speeding on these four roads?: ............ ...... ...... ... ......... ............ . . . . . . ... ... ... . THAMES VALLEY POLICE 0845 8 505 505 THAMES VALLEY CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 call anonymously with infonnation about crime " PIANIST REQUIRED for Monday and Thursday evenings in Eton to play for ballet classes. Needs to be able to sight read and improvise. Please contact Mrs Susan Handy on 01753 542672 for further details " -4- I Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney Dear Editor, PLANTS; TREES; BIRDS + FREEBIES Along with a generally pleasant September, peace on earth, at least in Dorney, reigned in the morning of Saturday 27th September. A heavy September mist covered Dorney; no traffic noise from Village Road or the M4 could be heard for most of the morning. Heavenly! Orange Christmas lanterns; mauve lavatera; blue Canterbury bells; autumn crocus; pink and red cyclamen; varieties of roses; pink and orange spindle berries all thrived well, as did flaming red acer trees and bulrushes near the rowing trench. Our blackbirds are back from fruit picking, as are the jay and greenfinches. More wrens are in evidence along with lots of robins; chaffinches; blue, great and long-tailed tits; ring doves; hedge accentors; starlings and Memorial Garden crows who seem to enjoy telling other large birds to "clear orf' (Dorney speak). It is now official, according to the national press, that our sheep and cattle are respousible for 8% of England's gas emissions. Government sponsored flatulentologists (new word) under the control no doubt of the Ministries of Guessworks and Gasworks, are using a secret formula to arrive at this 8% figure. Fortunately, this secret formula was recently found in a file accidentally left on the Waterloo to Windsor train - so no change there. Where is this file now? Ah! I couldn't possibly comment. Using this secret formula and the latest computer technology (Terminator 7), I calculate England's gas emissions are as follows:sheep and cattle 8%; Industry 40%; Houses of Parliament 52%. Based on these figures, I suggest new gas mains plus wind turbines be installed at the Houses of Parliament as soon as possible. This, according to the secret formula, would give everyone south of Aylesbury free gas and electricity for life. No wonder H. M. Government kept that quiet! Meanwhile, as you pass through Dorney Parish and across Dorney Common please think kindly of our sheep and cattle, who are only doing what nature intended. Thank you. Finally, I'll finish on the piano with a song by Cole Porter, 'Anything Goes'. As relevant today as when it was written in 1934. In olden days a glimpse of stocking Was looked on as something shocking, Now heaven knows, Anything goes! Good authors, too, who once, knew better words Now only use four letter words, Writing prose, Anything goes! The world has gone mad today, And good' s bad today, And black's white today, And day's night today, When most guys today, That women prize today, Are just silty gigolos. And though I'm not a great romancer, I know that you're bound to answer, When I propose, Anything goes! Regards, Tony Dixon-Smith (D D) -5- PARISH PUMP j --.. bd,alf •f Dorney-C«mci1 Chai􀈞:􀉪 Keith􀉪 Ha􀈤is􀉪 (01628􀉪 6038!56)􀉪 Q Clerk:􀉪 Blenda􀉪Collins􀉪 (01753􀉪 655331)􀉪 Councilkil-s:And,- Pu􀈑ie􀉪(670611)􀉪 􀉦􀉪 JHI􀉪Oox(603486􀉪 ),Alice􀉪 FO>dcy􀉪 (660268)􀉪 6raham􀉪Eastoo(627416)􀉪 Ken􀉪 Rlclunood(626972),􀉪 􀉧􀉪 Pe􀈾r􀉪Smi􀈶􀉪(County􀉪Cll􀈎􀉪-017'!13􀉪827034)􀉪 FORTHCOMING􀉪 MEETINGS:􀉪 T"""""'􀉪 ,􀉪 Nov􀉪11,􀉪Dec􀉪 9,􀉪 Jan􀉪 13,􀉪 Feb􀉪 10,􀉪 Mar􀉪 10.􀉪 ANNUAL􀉪MEETING􀉪:􀉪 MARCH􀉪 .􀉪 SCHEllULB)􀉪6RASS􀉪CUTTIN6:􀉪 Due􀉪w/c􀉪 Nov􀉪17(1GSt).􀉪 PARISH􀉪APPRAISAL􀉪 District􀉪has􀉪 􀈋t􀉪 back􀉪the􀉪completion􀉪date􀉪􀉕til􀉪the􀉪s􀈅ing.􀉪 The􀉪Council􀉪 has􀉪 recelwd􀉪"'°"' than􀉪 120􀉪completed􀉪 a􀈄i􀈩ls􀉪but􀉪is􀉪anxious􀉪 to􀉪􀈲ke􀉪 Into􀉪􀉥-ideratlon􀉪as􀉪many􀉪&􀉪dlwo􀈦􀉪􀉚e􀉠􀉪as􀉪 􀈂ible􀉪and􀉪will illclude􀉪all􀉪􀈔ies􀉪recelwod􀉪 NOT􀉪LATER􀉪THAN􀉪WEDNESDAY,􀉪 5TH􀉪NOVEMBER􀉪 If􀉪yau􀉪 haw􀉪 not􀉪 already􀉪participated,􀉪 􀈪nd􀉪 􀉣􀉪re􀈀ies􀉪 In􀉪 NOW. Caples􀉪of the􀉪􀈍stionnaire􀉪 can􀉪 be􀉪 obtained􀉪 from􀉪 any􀉪 Councillor􀉪 or􀉪from􀉪the􀉪 Cle􀈚.􀉪 VEHIQ.E􀉪ACTIVATED􀉪SI&NS􀉪 Coun􀉍􀉪is􀉪-offering ..􀉪....,.􀈨􀉪signs􀉪on􀉪short􀉪􀈿m,􀉪􀈠ntal􀉪and􀉪we􀉪ha,..􀉪decided􀉪to􀉪put􀉪these􀉪In􀉪 w􀈝􀉪loca􀈻􀉪...,􀉪the􀉪 MJCt􀉪􀉢r􀉪and􀉪 to􀉪monffor􀉪the􀉪􀈘,􀉪 􀈈􀉪to􀉪any􀉪decision􀉪 to􀉪􀈌e􀉪a􀉪 peffllOMnt􀉪sign􀉪 SPEa>􀉪TRAPS􀉪 Police􀉪 haw􀉪 bun􀉪asked􀉪 to􀉪 e􀉡ain􀉪 the􀉪apparent􀉪gross􀉪O\'llr-manning at􀉪a􀉪􀈒nt􀉪􀈴􀉪􀈡r􀉪p􀉪 􀈫􀉪check􀉪sl􀉪..􀉪In􀉪Lake􀉪End􀉪Road.􀉪 OLYMPIC􀉪TRANSPORT􀉪ARRANGEMENTS􀉪 As􀉪 a􀉪 result􀉪 of a􀉪􀈇tion􀉪 from􀉪 Bucks􀉪 County,􀉪 we􀉪 ON􀉪 s􀉒mitting􀉪mod- to􀉪aur􀉪original􀉪 aspirations,􀉪 which􀉪 are􀉪 designed􀉪 to􀉪 􀈊ect􀉪 residents􀉪 and􀉪 the􀉪en􀉛,,.,,,􀉪before,􀉪 during and􀉪 afffr􀉪 the􀉪 Olyq,lcs.􀉪 We􀉪 are􀉪 cu􀈥􀉪still􀉪 excluded􀉪 from􀉪Cllyqllc􀉪􀉂􀉪COllllll􀉇e􀉪 meetings􀉪 and ...,􀉪 MP􀉪has􀉪agreed􀉪to􀉪􀉄􀉪to􀉪change􀉪 this􀉪 arrange-t.􀉪 Read􀉪 the􀉪official􀉪 mln􀉐􀈱􀉑􀉪 for􀉪full􀉪details.􀉪 LOCAL􀉪LIASON􀉪 l>orney􀉪and􀉪Tapiow􀉪Pa􀈛sh􀉪 Councils􀉪 will􀉪 meet,􀉪 as􀉪necessary,􀉪to􀉪discuss􀉪 ma􀉈􀉪of􀉪C01111100􀉪inffrest.􀉪 PLAY􀉪AREA􀉪PROJECT􀉪GROUP􀉪 The􀉪 group􀉪 􀈕􀉪 a􀉪 likely􀉪 cost􀉪 of􀉪 a􀈣nd􀉪 􀉤140,000􀉪 and􀉪 that􀉪 there􀉪 Is􀉪 a􀉪 good􀉪 􀈃ibility􀉪 of funding.􀉪 A􀉪full􀉪cost/benefit􀉪analysis,􀉪 Incl􀉔ing estimotod􀉪􀉙􀉪and ....,.,􀉪corn􀉪Is􀉪being 􀈆.􀉪 DORNEY􀉪LAKE􀉪PLANNING􀉪- GENERAL􀉪 It􀉪is􀉪􀈖d􀉪that􀉪Bucks􀉪County􀉪has􀉪 '-lstrict􀉪are􀉪 the􀉪responsible􀉪 planning􀉪authority.􀉪 This􀉪councfi􀉪has􀉪 made􀉪 no􀉪formal􀉪 coq,lalnts􀉪 rela􀈺􀉪 to􀉪 nom,oi􀉪Lake􀉪 activities,􀉪 but􀉪we􀉪 ha􀉪..􀉪-ed􀉪 concem􀉪about􀉪 noise􀉪 1e􀉪..􀉪1s􀉪 and􀉪 ..􀉪􀉩􀉪s􀉃.􀉪 It􀉪 􀈬ill􀉪 􀈓ins􀉪 􀉏nclear􀉪which􀉪 au􀈹􀉎􀉪 Is􀉪 responsible􀉪 for􀉪 dealing with􀉪􀉋uc􀉪􀈽􀉉.􀉪 OLYMPIC􀉪PLANNING􀉪FOR􀉪DORNEY􀉪LAKE􀉪 An􀉪 application􀉪 has􀉪 been􀉪 submi􀉆ed􀉪 by􀉪 ObA.􀉪 for􀉪 􀇿ion􀉪 to􀉪 widen􀉪 the􀉪 re􀉌􀈟􀉪 channel.􀉪 mow:􀉪 o􀉪 b􀈜dge􀉪and􀉪to􀉪cut􀉪a􀉪channel􀉪joining the􀉪 lake􀉪 to􀉪the􀉪Thames,􀉪 to􀉪which􀉪􀉝􀉪ha,..􀉪no􀉪objections.􀉪 We􀉪 how.􀉪 howcwr,􀉪 questioned􀉪 the􀉪 need.􀉪 cost􀉪 and􀉪 green􀉪 crcden􀉅ols􀉪 of􀉪 􀉖hol􀈵ng􀉪 􀉊e􀉪 existing grawi􀉪s􀉗aced􀉪 Drow􀉪Road.􀉪 albeit􀉪that􀉪the􀉪11"'"'1􀉪􀈯􀈙ace􀉪 is􀉪to􀉪be􀉪s􀉓equently􀉪reinstatod.􀉪 BEST􀉪 KEPT􀉪 VILLAGE􀉪 It􀉪 􀉜􀉪 agreed􀉪􀈷t􀉪 there􀉪 are􀉪 adwn􀉀s􀉪 In􀉪 continuing􀉪 to􀉪enter􀉪􀈸􀉪 annual􀉪 -ti􀈼,􀉪 dapi􀉪..􀉪 􀈁􀉪results􀉪 in􀉪 the􀉪 past􀉪 few􀉪 years.􀉪 Increased􀉪funding􀉪 is􀉪 􀈉ed.􀉪 and􀉪 Nick􀉪 Teale􀉪 has􀉪ag,ced􀉪to􀉪 co-ordino􀈳􀉪 our􀉪 efforts􀉪 In􀉪 2009.􀉪 Howewr.􀉪 better􀉪 co-operation􀉪 is􀉪 needed􀉪 f􀈢􀉪 residents,􀉪 particularly􀉪In􀉪cc􀈧ln􀉪areas􀉪 of l>orney􀉪Reach.􀉪 TELEPHONE􀉪KIOSK􀉪 BT􀉪 ON􀉪 planning􀉪 to􀉪 remow􀉪 the􀉪 rarely􀉪 􀉘ed􀉪 Ha􀈐􀉪 Road􀉪 public􀉪 ..􀉪lephone􀉪 They􀉪 ha􀉪..􀉪 agreed􀉪 that􀉪 the􀉪 􀈮re􀉪will􀉪be􀉪left􀉪on􀉪si􀉪..􀉪and􀉪the􀉪Council􀉪will􀉪 be􀉪􀈗nsible􀉪 for􀉪 Its􀉪 maintenance.􀉪 -6- • NEW􀊼PLANNING􀊼REGUI.ATIONS􀊼 P􀈒lng􀊼􀉼􀊏􀉧􀊼 ore􀊼 being􀊼 sl􀈭􀊒􀊼 relaxed,􀊼 It􀊼 Is􀊼􀊺􀊼that􀊼 res􀉃􀈀ats􀊼 􀉽􀊼a􀉡􀊼 􀉲􀈢b􀉄􀊼 l􀉙􀉚􀉓ts􀊼to􀊼the􀊼Cle􀉿􀊼􀉨􀊼District􀊼􀉯􀉁ne􀊄.􀊼 Th􀈯􀊼Council􀊼􀊟􀉋ts􀊼-nts􀊼on􀊼o􀈥l􀊼opplicot􀉅􀊼to􀊼 the􀊼 􀈾ct􀊼 Council􀊼 ond􀊼 opplico- details􀊼 ore􀊼 􀉳lis􀈟􀊼 on􀊼 the􀊼 South􀊼 Budcs􀊼 D􀈱􀊼 􀊦bs1to,􀊨.southbucks.gov.uk􀊼 Par(sb􀊼􀊔􀊼􀊌􀊼11//#fd􀊼􀉥􀊼the􀊼-I􀊼-boards􀊼In􀊼the􀊼V,1/aoo􀊼Hg/I􀊼and􀊼Vi/lap􀊼Rd,􀊼 ENQUIRIES􀊼&􀊼-nts􀊼to􀊼Gleftdo􀊼Colli􀉞,􀊼 Council􀊼 Off􀈩s,􀊼4!5b􀊼H􀈬h􀊼St,􀊼 I"""􀊼L09NO,􀊼 P􀈠:017!13􀊼655331.􀊼 􀊶-􀉌l:􀊼􀈆orne􀊮council@btinternet.com:􀊼 web􀊈ite􀊼(f􀉩􀊼􀊷􀉕􀊸.􀊼􀉇i􀉠tes,􀊼li􀉜􀊼to􀊼SBDC,􀊼etc.:􀊼􀊩.􀇿􀈶i􀉔fo.net/􀈈􀊱/􀊼 FAULTY􀊼FOOTPATH􀊼LIGHTING- email:􀊼office@bleighgrou􀉮.co.uk,􀊼􀉪􀊼 􀉰􀊼017!13􀊼893339.􀊼 Envi􀊃me􀉟􀊼-􀉀nts/-nts- e􀉍l􀊼direct􀊼to:􀊼re􀈏us􀈌􀉖re􀈄cl􀈣n􀈜@southbucks.gov.u􀈳􀊼 l>ORNEY􀊼COl􀈸NCII􀊼I􀊻􀊹􀊼RESPONSI8ILITIES.􀊼 F􀈮 K􀊼Rich􀉎.􀊼6C2C- A􀊼Foxley,􀊼K􀊼H􀉫s,􀊼K􀊼R􀈨h􀉏;􀊼 Eton/OfynfJit:s􀊼- J􀊼 􀈽,􀊼 K􀊼Horris,􀊼 K􀊼Richmond;􀊼 SBJLC- P􀊼Smith;􀊼 SBALC- A􀊼Foxley,􀊼 A􀊼Purd􀈫;􀊼 NAG- K􀊼H􀉬.􀊼Par(sl, ,,.. K􀊼Richmond;􀊼 T,- IV.,,..,.,,􀊼 Mrs􀊼6􀊼Eas􀊖.􀊼 l>ORNEY􀊼PARISH􀊼COIJNCIL􀊼􀉊ets􀊼on􀊼the􀊼􀊉􀊼T􀊡ay􀊼of􀊼e􀊤􀊆􀊼􀉐􀊼􀉣x􀈃t􀊼A􀊢t.􀊼 Meeti􀉛􀊼 are􀊼held􀊼at􀊼the􀊼Eton􀊼􀈿y􀊼Centre􀊼in􀊼Lake􀊼End􀊼Road,􀊼 􀉝lly "- 8pm􀊼- 10pm.􀊼 Coun􀊞􀊼&􀊼 District􀊼Councill􀉭􀊼ond􀊼Pol􀈤􀈂􀊼(0845􀊼1150!5􀊼5m)􀊼s􀉤- a􀊚􀉗.􀊼Res􀈪ents􀊼ore􀊼we􀉂􀊼􀉦􀊼􀉉y􀊼 as􀈴􀊼􀉴.􀊼 Ref􀉾hments􀊼ore􀊼􀊣lly􀊼se􀊅.􀊼 ""'2009 PARISH MEET.tN&-MARCH 25"'. OLYMPICS 2012: JULY 28th - A.VG 11th. PARALYMPICS sen-1st 􀀤 Best Kept VIiiage ff PLEASE IIAINTAIII THE AREA ADJACENT TO YOUR PROPERTY DO NOT PARK OR DRIVE ON VERGES POLICE MAY TICKET OFFENDING VEHICLES DRMNG &􀊼PARKING ON VERGES IS ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGING, ANII-SOCIAL AND ILLEGAL. issuecl b􀊯􀊼􀀝otney p;itish council HAVE YOV COMPLETED YOVR APPRAISAL FORM ? WINDSOR􀊼&􀊼MAIDENHEAD􀊼SYMPHONY􀊼ORCHESTRA􀊼 Sunday􀊼16th􀊼November􀊼at􀊼3􀊼p.m,􀊼 Eton􀊼College􀊼School􀊼Hall􀊼 Lohengrin:􀊼Prelude􀊼to􀊼Act􀊼I􀊼 Symphonic􀊼Metamorphoses􀊼 Piano􀊼Concerto􀊼No.􀊼 1􀊼 Tickets􀊼£12􀊼(£10􀊼OAP),􀊼(£6􀊼studen􀊋child)􀊼 Wa􀈝er􀊼 Hindemith􀊼 Bra􀉆ns􀊼 Concert􀊼tickets􀊼are􀊼available􀊼at􀊼the􀊼door􀊼(subject􀊼to􀊼availability)􀊼 or􀊼from􀊼Sheargold􀊼Pianos,􀊼53,􀊼King􀊼Street,􀊼Maidenhead􀊼 or􀊼from􀊼the􀊼ticket􀊼hotline􀊼teL􀊼0􀈹l8􀊼966􀊼5149􀊼 or􀊼from􀊼www.wmso.org.uk􀊼 -7- Dorney Social Diary Friday 28th November Wednesday 31st December DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMfITEE DORNEY OVER 60's CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT DORNEY YOUTH CLUB (for children of the parish) RAINBOWS BROWNIES LITTLE FISHES For pre-school children (and parents or carers) Songs, stories, treasure hunts, fun and refreshments. VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS DDHS AGM & Pate Village Hall 7.30 p.m. DVHMC New Year's Eve Party Village Hall 8.30 p.m. to 1.00 a.m. Second Tuesday of each month (except August) Eton Dorney Centre 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months te. November, January Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month unless indicated (*) 12.15 - 2.00 Dates 2008: 11/11 Every Tuesday Village HaU 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 evening during term time in but in grounds of Dorney School 7-11 year olds 6.30 p.m - 8 p.m. 12-16 year olds 8 p.m. - 9.30/10 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 4.30-5.45 p.m. Every Thursday Village HaU 6-7.30 p.m. Every Wednesday St. John's Church, Eton Wick 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Dawn Russell 01628 784515 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME Area Co-ordinator:- Jon Willmore 01628 663334 jwillm@btinternet.com TO REPORT ANYIBING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE POLICE 08458 505505 TO REPORT INCIDENTS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE 999 -s- .. . ,._ Dorney Parish News " \s." -- ,-- - - ------__ -􀀃!􀀄 --􀀊 -􀀋􀀌: -􀀍-􀀎-=-- HOLIDAY COURSES SHOW JUMPING GYMKHANAS HACKING Th RIDING SCHOOL & LIVERY 􀀈paBg/§..QAe􀀉i􀀊 Elm Farm Boveney Road UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF Dorney Common Nr. Windsor Berkshire JILL HARRIS Telephone: 01628 661275 INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL - QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION Daily and evening individual lessons and classes JANE MORGAN DRESSES ------c:::, ------ EVENING DRESS HIRE & SALES • Ball gowns, prom dresses & cocktail wear • Handbags,jewellery & wraps • Sizes 6 - 22, competitively priced • Alteration service, home visits By appointment 7 days a week 01628 600509 janenwrgandres.ve􀁞fsmailnet Mob: 07887 994222 wwwJanenwrgandresshire.co.uk Village Road, Dorney, nr Windsor & Eton Bracken Flowers & Julies Florist Real Florists Local, National & International Delivery Telefloris,t55"' • Bouquets • Arrangements • Balloons Visa, Mastercard, Solo & Electron cards accepted • Weddings • Funerals ,.. 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SL4 6NE Tel: 01753 852268 e-mail: revlucy@tiscali.co.uk METHODIST CHAPEL, Eton Wick Sunday 10.30am 6.30pm Morning Service and Sunday S chool Evening Service ST. GILBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Eton Wick Sunday Mass 9.00am OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Burnham S aturday Sunday 6pm 9am, 10.15am and6pm 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. Sl.6 0l)X Tel: 01628624121 Mrs. J. M. Spencer, Dorincourt, 45, Harcourt Road, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead. SL6 0DT. Tel: 01628624213 Editorial Board: The Editors. Mrs. M.C. Cody Di,tributors: Mrs Cobb, Mrs Cox, Mrs Grant, Mrs Hewitt-Teale, Mrs Jackman, Mrs Millward, Mrs Oxlade. Mrs Richmond, Mrs Roberts, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wiltshire, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 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. ------------- ------------------------ Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney Dear Editor, PLANTS; BIRDS + MUSIC Anyone short of rainwater? Offer still stands -two buckets for the price of one. Standard water rates apply - bring your own buckets. Despite a rather wet, cool end of summer - did someone say summer? - some plants are still thriving. Orange Chinese lanterns; white and pink hydrangeas; yellow kerria bushes; blue Canterbury bells; red and orange spindle berries - some excellent specimens along Jubilee River towards Wood Lane bridge. The same goes for deep mauve liatris along the banks of the Jubilee River; mauve lavatera; pink busy lizzie; multi-coloured petunias; red and salmon pink geraniums, and tall pale pasque flowers of the anemone species. We saw two lovely herons in early September at Cress Brook, probably the same ones seen around Jubilee River. Still some robin chicks appearing- they have been busy! along with chaffmches; blue tits; great tits; long-tailed tits; hedge accentors; ring doves; a clutch of sparrows (that's a good recovery sign);woodpeckers; greenfinches; magpies; a gathering of starlings and our usual Memorial Garden crows. The crows still defend their Dorney Triangle and were seen recently chasing off a sparrow hawk in no uncertain terms' The blackbirds are not much in evidence at present. They are probably busy polishing off plentiful fruit such as apples and blackberries elsewhere. Reported recently in the press were a couple in Western-Super-Mare who had the good fortune back in April to have a resident male blackbird in their back yard. This wonderful bird could wolf-whistle; mimic phones; car alarms; police and ambulance sirens; trill and sing to its heart's content, mainly to attract a female. According to the Ornithological Society, ouly one other blackbird had been reported in the last twenty years with such a talent. But the lucky couple in Western-Super-Mare were not happy - they moaned about this blackbird's talent, proving once again some folks are only happy when they're moaning. For us, that would have been a real thrill and a treasure to have had such a wonderful blackbird in our garden. Finally, I hope you all enjoyed the Proms this season. What a feast of talent and wonderful music both on BBC TV and Radio 3. Also to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872 - 1958), one ofour very fmest English composers, was a splendid touch by the Proms. I'll fmish now with a seasonal piano piece which I hope you will all enjoy - "Autunm Leaves." * The falling leaves drift by the window, the autumn leaves of red and gold. I see your lips, the summer kisses, the sun-burned hands I used to hold. Since you went away, the days grow long and soon I'll hear old winter's song. But I miss you most of all, my darling, when autumn leaves start to fall. Regards, Tony Dixon-Smith (D D) * Words by Johnny Mercer; music by Joseph Kosma (1947) -12- Revd Lucy Holt Writes: The opening of St James' Church during the month of August was yet again a huge success. It was wonderful to welcome so many visitors to the building and for them not only to appreciate the history of the building but also to meet members of the congregation who served refreshments. Many people helped to make this happen but particular thanks must go to Peter and Elizabeth Legge. Peter and Elizabeth gave up so much of their time baking, jam making and co-o rdinating the openings as well as actually being present most days to show people around and serve teas and we are all very grateful for their efforts. Thanks to all the hard work a staggeri ng sum of over £3,000 was raised throughout the month of August. This money will go towards the fund for esta blishing a new water supply for St James. It is good to report also that work to restore the west door is now underway and we hope to be able to start work on the window damaged early in the year by storms very soon. For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web site: stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in October 2008 Wednesday 1st October 10.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 5th October 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 11. oo am Harvest Festival Service 6.30 pm Informal worship Sunday 12th October St John the Evangelist Eton St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick St John the Evangelist Eton 9. 30am Family Communion St James the Less Dorney 11. 00am Family Communion St John the Baptist Eton Wick We dnesday 15th October 10.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) St John the Evangelist Eton Sunday 19th October 9.30am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 11.00am Worshipping Together (children's groups)St John the Baptist Eton Wick Sunday 26th October 9.30am Morning Worship 11.00am Holy Communion (children's groups) ETON WICK HISTORY GROUP MEETING Eton Wick Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick Wednesday 8th October THE ROY AL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT and VICTORIA CROSSES Speaker:- Dr. Roger Jago -2- Dorney Vi llage Hall Management Committee present another barn dance barn dance BARN DANCE 11 th OCTOBER 2008 Village Hall 8 p.m. LIVE BAND - CALLER - TUITION £12 including hot supper NUMBERS LIMITED - TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW from MARY BAKER 01628 661435 THE MILL AT SONNING Dinner Theatre Box Office 0 118 969 8000 Wednesday 10/9 - Saturday 18/10 BIRTHDAY SUITE A comedy by Robin Hawden Wednesday 22/10 - Saturday 29/1 I THE SOUND OF MURDER A thriller by William Fairchild ANB Garden & Tree Services • Garden Maintenance • Tree Surgery (Qualified & trained to NPTC standard) • Conifer/Leylandii topping • Grass Cutting • Hedge Cutting • Turf supplied and laid • Paddock Maintenance • Garden Clearance • One Off or Ongoing Maintenance Alastair Brooker Mobile: 07814 006639 Office: 01189 345341 e-mail: anbgardenservices@btinternet.com PARISH PUMP j Q Fubll,l,ed onb,haffof&m,yPari,h Council 􀊰':' , 􀊱:􀊲􀊳 ::;􀊴1=􀊵56) = Groham C􀊶6􀊷:1:􀊸l:􀊹o;:;y =􀊺 ) And,- Pllrdio (670611), Ken Richmond (626972), Poter Smith (County Councillor -01753 827034) FORTHCOMIN6 MEETINGS: T_, Oct 14, Nov 11, llcc 9 SCHEDULE[) GRASS CVTTING, lluo w/c Oct 6, 27 Nov 17. MOBILE LIBRARY County plans to change the current schedule to 4th Wednesday of each month, with a stay of 25 minutes. The time will be advised in due course. PARISH RE-APPRAISAL We have received a grant to cover updating the Village Appraisal which we carried out some years ago. A questionnaire will be distributed to all households by 1" week October. Ensure that your views are taken into account by returning the completed form in the stamped addressed envelope provided. If you have not received a form. please advise the clerk. OLYMPIC TRANSPORT PLANS An advisar from County attended the September meeting and revealed more information about Olympic numbers; we have now revised our initial objections and made certain draft proposals based upon details which are still far from complete. Questions informed by this new information and Council objectives have been added to the above appraisal. Your opinion is important. NEW SPEED LIMITS Councillors' proposals for a blanket 30mph limit throughout the Parish did not, we are told, comply in some respects with National guidelines, which has led to an unfortunate proliferation of signs in some parts of the parish. DORNEY LAKE PLANNING Matters relating to noise and use still remain unresolved after nearly a year. We are therefore writing to our MP and to the Eton College Provost asking for their intercession. MARSH LANE FOOTPATH County have stated that this will definitely be finished by next September. DEVOLVED FUNCTIONS As a Quality Council we are entitled to request that certain functions e.g. grass cutting - be devolved, with appropriate funds. from County and District. We have asked for further information. VEHICLE OPERATED SIGNS At our October meeting we will consider if the installation of a sign, opposite the Eton Dorney Centre. is cost/benefit justified. The officio/ minutu art1 posted on fM wdlsits & IIOfi« boards in fM VH/a« Holl and Villa« Rd. ENQUIRIES & -ms to Glonda Collins, Council Officos, 45b High St, Iwr L09NI>. Phano,01753 655331. •-mail, dorneycouncil@btinternet.com: wobslte (for Agenda, minutes, linJcs to SBbC, etc.: www.bucksinfo.net/dorneypc/ FAUL1Y FOOTPATH UGHTING email: office@bleighgroup.co.uk, or by phone 01753 893339. Pleaso quote Col11M Nllllber. Environmental -"''nfsl-nts- email direct to, refuseandrecycling@southbucks.gov.uk -4- DORNEY COUNCIU.ORS' RESPONSimrTIES. Vice -􀃿 A Purdie; F""'-- K Richmond. GC2C- A FoJdey. K Hams, K Rldunond; Etr,n/0/ynf'lcs - J Dax. K Hams, K Richmond; 5BJLC- P Smith; SBAL&- A Foxlcy, A Purdie; NAG- K Horris. l'ruvh ,,,,,,,, K Richmond; Tru w...-. Mn G Eosfan. DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL meets on the second Tuesday of •""I' month except August. Mattngs are held at the Etoo llomey C.ntN in Lab End Road, ...,..11y from 8pm - 10pm. County & District Caunclllon and Police (OIMII 850!1 !105) -attend. Raiclen111 are ,nlcame and may ask quest-. R.fruhments ON usually serw,d. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL The Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead Club present Music and Afternoon Tea in aid of the Slough Child Contact Centre The Gentle Jazz Big Band will play a selection of music from the swing era: Miller, Ellington, Basie ... at Dorney Lake on Wednesday 8th October 2.00pm to 4.30pm Tickets £10 to include afternoon tea from Jean Tyler (01628 621560) I Oak Stubbs Lane Dorney Reach, Maidenhead SL6 0DW DORNEY TENNIS COURT Open to all £2.50 per hour or yearly season tickets available as follows:£ 10 under the age of 18. £20 aged 18 and over. £35 family Contact Charlie Coish 01628 629381 Cookham Carpentry 'B.espoR.e olesLgV\,$ Fully qualified & insured with 15 years' design experience Call Alan on 01628 522533 or 07786 144970 -5- Fitted wardrobes Radiator cabinets Stair balustrades Home office Fitted kitchens Garden design and decking Fend ng and gates House renovations DIY disasters rectified MDF-LAMINATE-OAK Dorney Social Diary Wednesday 8th October Saturday 11th October Friday 28th November DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMIITEE DORNEY OVER 60's CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT DORNEY YOUTH CLUB (for children of the parish) RAINBOWS BROWNIES LITTLE FISHES For pre-school children (and parents or carers) Songs, stories, treasure hunts, fun and refres hments. VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS Music and Afternoon Tea Dorney Lake 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Eton Wick History Group Meeting Eton Wick Village Hall 7.30 p.m. DVHMC Barn Dance Village Hall 8 p.m. DDHS AGM & Pate Village Hall 7.30 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month (except August) Eton Dorney Centre 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. November, January Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month unless indicated (") 12.15 - 2.00 Dates 2008: 14/10 Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7-l0p.m. Telephone 01628 629381 (between 4.30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) Every Thursday evening during term time in hut in grounds of Dorney School 7-11 year olds 6.30 p.m - 8 p.m. 12-16 year olds 8 p.m. -9.30/10 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 4.30-5.45 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 6-7.30 p.m. Every Wednesday St. John's Church, Eto11 Wick 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Dawn Russell 01628 784515 NElGHBOURH. 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Mrs Richmond, Mrs Roberts, Mr Russell, Mrs Tuddenham, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Wiltshire, Mrs Wood-Dow, Mrs Wright RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION: £5 per􀑾annum􀑾for􀑾􀉘􀉹􀑾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. 􀊮he􀑾Editors􀑾are􀑾not􀑾responsi􀋡le􀑾for􀑾the􀑾opinions􀑾of􀑾correspondent􀐔􀑾 expressed􀑾in􀑾letters􀑾or􀑾articles􀑾published􀑾in􀑾this􀑾maga􀑳ine.􀑾 ISSUE NO. 7/08 EDITORIAL SEPTEMBER 2008 'High summer' has been very wet, often windy and cool and in general rather a wash out. One might say that it has been a typical 'English' summer, for last year at this time we were issued with sandbags to guard against possible flooding. When two years ago the season was a scorcher, we were warned that due to global warming, hot and even hotter summers were our destiny and gardeners were advised to get rid of their water needy plants and replace them with those that could thrive in a desert. Most of us were reluctant to take this advice, thinking that we had witnessed the occasional hot summer in the past and were not convinced that we had seen the last of the normal English weather pattern. Keen gardeners are probably the only section of the population to have found this year's summer weather extremely satisfactory, for things have grown at a rate of knots and lush vegetation abounds. But there is one area of the garden that seems to court problems whatever the weather. The lawn. When there is no rain a lawn can tum brown in a matter of days, and so this year we were expecting to retain a beautiful green sward. Unfortunately, lawns across the country have been blighted by 'Red Thread', a wet-weather, fungal disease that causes grass blades to sprout red needles in patches that spread rapidly across the lawn. It is so prolific this year that it has made newspaper headlines and a spokesman for Green Thumb, the lawn treatment firm, is quoted as saying that each of their specialists treat 20 lawns a day of which 75 percent are affected by Red Thread. The disease can only be banished by prolonged warm, dry weather or by lengthy and expensive treatment with a controlled fungicide. Gardeners are warned not only to stop mowing, but to stay off the grass altogether. Green Thumb has been trying to eradicate Red Thread from my lawn for the past three years or more with a varying degree of success, but it is very persistent and any day now another GT visit is due. This has not been the only Red Menace to invade my grass this year. A proliferation of red ants has left areas of finely worked earth scattered throughout the lawn. I am told that unlike 'regular' ants, red ants are detrimental to grass roots and every effort should be made to eradicate them. I have been advised not to treat the surface with ant powder, but to make a hole two or three inches deep in the middle of the nest, pour ant powder into the hole and then seal it over with the worked earth. This doesn't seem to have been too successful and I suspect that the ants simply move along underground only to resurface elsewhere. I am sure there are more tribulations to come, but at least the lawn is weed free. I was dismayed to receive a letter from our printers, Millside Media Group, to say that they would cease trading from 31 st July. They had always been very accommodating and for many years produced a quality magazine. Fortunately, I have been able to agree terms with our local Dorney printers, 'Indigo Print & Design' and with this issue the printed production of the Dorney Parish News is in the hands of its proprietor, Scott Peters. I look forward to a long and cordial association. Revd Lucy Holt Writes: Over the last few months there has been much discussion in the press about the Church of England. The Lambeth Conference brought with it controversy and debate about the ability of the Church to stay together with major disagreements such as those over human sexuality threatening to tear it apart. In the end the conference appeared to take place within a spirit of unity and an attitude of listening to and valuing differing views in love. The threat of schism is not new. Apparently the old hymn "The Church's one foundation• was written in response to the threat of schism at a previous conference in the 1 9th Century. What is clear however is that despite difference in issues of theology the Church still holds on to its one foundation in Jesus Christ and his teachings. These prompt us at both a national Church and a local Church level to be tolerant with others with whom we do not agree and to show love and compassion to all. In a society where there seems to be a great deal of intolerance with those who are different from us perhaps these values are all the more important now as they were in first century Palestine. For information about our churches, activities and church history please see our parishes' web site: stjohnstjamesed.org.uk Church Services in September 2008 Wednesday 3rd September 10.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 6th September 9.30 am Holy Communion (said BCP) 1 1 .00 am Family Service 6.30 pm Informal worship Sunday 14th September 9.30am Family Communion 1 1 .00am Family Communion Wednesday 1 7th September 10.00am Holy Communion (said BCP) Sunday 21st September 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 9.30am Holy Communion St James the Less Dorney 1 1 .00am Worshipping Together (children's groups)St John the Baptist Eton Wick Sunday 28th September 9.30am Harvest Festival 1 1 .00am Holy Communion (children's groups) St James the Less Dorney St John the Baptist Eton Wick -2- Dorney Court, Windsor, Berkshire. SL4 6QP Dear Dorney Villagers, I was so very sorry to hear from my Mother that my 25th Birthday party at Dorney Court has upset many of you and that the sounds of music kept many of you from having a peaceful night's sleep. For this I must apologise to all of you who were disturbed. This of course was a once in a lifetime celebration as the occasion has now passed and you can rest assured that I will not be having another party of its sort here. Please do accept my sincere apologies - the last thing I wanted was to cause unrest to Dorney Villagers and for this I am deeply sorry. Yours, Freddie Palmer Horticnltural Notes For several years John Ackerman has represented our Society on his own at Hampton Court Flower Show with large hanging baskets of petunias and a trough with the same flowers. If you have seen them you will agree that the silver gilt and silver medals he has won were well deserved and he was going to go for gold this year. He has in the past started the work in January sowing different varieties in the greenhouse, slowly and carefully bringing displays to perfection in time for the Show. No easy job for a busy man. But, no more. Goodbye to those cheerful splashes of colour. This year those Societies taking part can no longer do so because officially the 'competition is not reaching its true potential' - whatever that means. Instead 'Inspiring Space' has taken its place. The exhibitor has to fill a metre square of earth with an exhibit showing the public how to create an 'inspirational container planting in a small space'. Each must have a theme such as 'Scent and Edibility' or 'Some like it hot' (I quote from an official handout). John has given up and who can blame him. But if you would like to represent Dorney by showing the public how to fill up a bit of their garden next year, at Hampton Court, contact: stevecope @rhs .org.co.uk or telephone 020 7821 3346, at your leisure. Our Horticultural Show will take place on September 6th. The Village Happening too we hope. Please support us with your exhibits at the show. If you need an entry form to know what to put in, please phone me or any committee member as soon as you can. We look forward to welcoming you at the Show. Best of luck. Ralph Liney MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Thursdays. Meadow Way 1.30 - 1.45 p.m. Dates for 2008 September 4 18 October 2 16 30 -3- PARISH PUMP j Q 􀊒ishd􀑾 on 􀉵􀑾of Dom,y 􀊓􀑾􀈙􀑾 􀈔i􀐊:􀑾Kei􀐱􀑾 􀉈is􀑾(01628􀑾603856)􀑾 5: 􀈕:􀑾61end􀋇􀑾􀈗llins􀑾(01753􀑾 655331)􀑾 Couadllors,􀑾 Jill􀑾􀈧􀑾(01628 603-486􀑾).􀑾 􀉄􀑾􀈷􀑾(627416),􀑾 Alice􀑾􀈻oxley􀑾(660268)􀑾 􀑻􀑾Purdie􀑾(670611),􀑾 Ken􀑾􀊡􀑾(626972).􀑾 Peter􀑾􀐠􀑾(County􀑾 􀈛lor􀑾 -01753 827034)􀑾 F􀊁TH􀈑􀉨􀑾M􀈰;􀑾􀊱......,,,􀑾5qt􀑾9.􀑾􀊃t􀑾 14,􀑾 Nov􀑾11,􀑾 􀈨c􀑾 9􀑾 􀊨􀈸􀑾􀉃􀑾l\/TTI􀉳,􀑾 􀈪􀑾w/c􀑾A􀑎􀑾25,􀑾5qt􀑾8􀑾􀊄􀑾6,􀑾27􀑾Nov􀑾17.􀑾 􀉾Y􀉪CS􀑾 2012􀑾(􀈥N􀈵􀑾LAK􀈯􀑾 J􀊺Y􀑾28TH􀑾- Al/6􀑾11TH.􀑾 PARALY􀉫􀑾S􀈲􀑾1ST􀑾 -3R􀉑􀑾 􀉿Y􀉩IC􀑾"TRANSPORT􀑾􀇿S􀑾 0'-lc􀑾plot,ne􀐑􀑾 gavo􀑾 a􀑾proson􀐯tioa􀑾i<>􀑾􀈚lors􀑾outlilllng􀑾 their􀑾planning􀑾 &􀑾􀋱􀑾time-􀉏􀉐..􀑾 􀑾 t.- naw􀑾 􀑕l􀑾 2012.􀑾 They􀑾 a􀉜􀑾 d􀑾m􀑾ib􀋍􀑾passl>le􀑾􀐼􀑾.....,.is􀑾- whi􀋶􀑾 seem􀑾 al􀐁􀑾 ...tl􀑾􀋎􀑾af􀐰r􀑾discuss- with􀑾County􀑾and􀑾l>fslric:t􀑾t.-, which􀑾borney􀑾Parish􀑾....,.,...ntott􀑾 have􀑾􀋩n􀑾e􀑩cl􀑍d.􀑾 A􀑾- 􀑡􀑭􀑾􀋸􀏿it􀑾A4􀑾- 􀉣􀋢􀑾 􀈹􀑾􀊠􀑾- 􀈜􀑾Lano􀑾- 􀈆􀐵􀑾- 􀉭􀐞􀑾Lano􀑾- A4􀑾is􀑾proposed􀑾to.. the􀑾estimated􀑾􀑴􀑾daily􀑾-+elihh􀑾plus,􀑾po1ffltlally,􀑾􀐴􀑾of􀑾􀐣􀑾amving􀑾at􀑾T􀋓􀑾 si<>tioa.􀑾 They􀑾 noted􀑾 􀐥􀑾 􀋊􀑼􀑾 i<>􀑾 the􀑾 ....i.􀑾t.- 􀋼􀊹lars􀑾 and􀑾 agreed􀑾 n,􀑾 􀋻ider􀑾 a􀑾 l>omoy􀑾 praence􀑾at􀑾future􀑾􀐽􀑾meetings;􀑾 but􀑾 􀋴l􀋘􀑾 fear􀑾 that􀑾 the􀑾decision􀑾process􀑾is􀑾 already􀑾 􀑏f􀋠ly􀑾􀑦l􀑾ad,anced.􀑾 At􀑾 a􀑾 Forum􀑾 􀑄􀑾 meeting􀑾 ifl􀑾 July,􀑾 Parish􀑾 􀋆ti􀑝􀑾 had􀑾 􀋣un􀑾 ad􀑜􀑾 by􀑾 the􀑾 County􀑾 T...-t􀑾􀑽􀑾􀐲t􀑾disaiss- 􀊅􀑾􀊈􀑾h􀋂-􀐪􀑾"""'􀑾 􀐺􀑾􀐜nsl- fa,,􀑾them􀑾n,􀑾􀋞,􀑾 (to􀑾which􀑾.,.􀑾􀋋􀉛􀑾􀈖􀑾to􀑾􀐦􀑾s􀑇gg::::tlom􀑾In􀑾􀑧ting􀑾(which􀑾.,.􀑾havo􀑾daoe).􀑾 L􀉽L􀑾AREA􀑾􀈾􀉬􀑾 􀉼iltern􀑾and􀑾􀊣outh􀑾 􀈂􀑌ks􀑾􀈣istrict􀑾and􀑾􀊎arish􀑾Councils􀑾hove,􀑾so􀑾far,􀑾rejected􀑾the􀑾idea􀑾of􀑾􀉠o􀋲l􀑾􀈼orums,􀑾 but􀑾these􀑾 Forlln􀊤􀑾􀋕e􀑾c􀐾ntly􀑾􀋦ing􀑾 implemented􀑾in􀑾the􀑾􀉶n􀑾half􀑾of􀑾the􀑾County.􀑾(A􀑾local􀑾Forun􀑾is􀑾 an􀑾as􀐡ci􀋝ion􀑾of􀑾5􀑾or􀑾6􀑾contig􀑔us􀑾parishes,􀑾defined􀑾􀋫􀑾the􀑾Couniy.􀑾for􀑾􀑤i􀋷􀑾 constitutions􀑾and􀑾areas􀑾of􀑾 􀐇s;b􀊽ty􀑾have􀑾yet􀑾to􀑾􀋧􀑾p􀑋l;shed.)􀑾 PLAY􀑾A􀊝A􀑾􀊐􀑾6AOUP􀑾 Three􀑾 raidcnts􀑾 havo􀑾agreed􀑾n,􀑾join􀑾the􀑾􀋄,􀑾 Vi􀋵-chai􀐋􀑾Andy􀑾Purdie􀑾will􀑾􀋗􀑾an􀑾ifli􀐷l􀑾 meeting􀑾early􀑾In􀑾􀊪.􀑾If􀑾􀑲􀑾-􀉔􀑾like􀑾to􀑾be􀑾inwlvod.􀑾ple4Se􀑾􀈒􀑾the􀑾􀋹􀑾 ...,􀋅􀑾 􀈽ATH􀑾ifl􀑾MA􀊟H􀑾LANE􀑾 Complaints􀑾hove􀑾been􀑾recei'l,'00􀑾and􀑾passed􀑾to􀑾􀈃ucks􀑾County􀑾regarding􀑾the􀑾􀐚fety􀑾of􀑾the􀑾incomplete􀑾path.􀑾 County􀑾ad􀑙ises􀑾that􀑾􀊴􀑾Water􀑾have􀑾 ver􀋤lly􀑾􀋑􀑾to􀑾 release􀑾 the􀑾neces􀐛􀑬􀑾str;p􀑾of􀑾 land􀑾 but􀑾 formal􀑾appro􀑚l􀑾is􀑾􀐤ill􀑾􀋟aited.􀑾􀉍t􀑾is􀑾now􀑾estimated􀑾that􀑾􀐳􀑾cost􀑾will􀑾􀋔roach􀑾 £100,000,􀑾 80%􀑾􀑖􀑾on􀑾the􀑾 original􀑾es􀐫imated􀑾£60,000.􀑾 County is􀑾looking􀑾for􀑾this􀑾f􀑓ing.􀑾 􀈦􀈶􀑾􀉡E􀑾PLAN􀉴􀑾􀊑􀑾􀉒􀈴VED􀑾A􀉂AIN􀑾 􀈈􀑾 County􀑾is􀑾 now􀑾 􀑞nd􀑊􀑾 411􀑾 in-depth􀑾 in􀑣􀑾 into􀑾 possible􀑾planning􀑾 infringements􀑾 by􀑾 borney􀑾􀉥c.􀑾 l/nf􀋙ly􀑾there􀑾􀋖􀑾still􀑾important􀑾issues􀑾where􀑾 neither􀑾County􀑾nor􀑾District􀑾wm􀑾 take􀑾 􀐈ility.􀑾 This􀑾 􀈘l's􀑾 decision􀑾 to􀑾 d,- the􀑾 plm,ning􀑾 demarcatioa􀑾problems􀑾 to􀑾 the􀑾 a􀐿entiOft􀑾 of􀑾the􀑾􀊉􀑾has􀑾 been􀑾 put􀑾 on􀑾 hold,􀑾 but􀑾 􀑢􀑾 will􀑾 􀐃ider􀑾 the􀑾 position􀑾 at􀑾...,􀑾 􀊩ember􀑾muting.􀑾 􀊂􀑾H􀈳􀈅.􀑾 LAKE􀑾􀈱D􀑾􀊞AD􀑾 􀊳e􀑾appeal􀑾􀋏inst􀑾on􀑾enfor􀋭ement􀑾notice􀑾was􀑾dismissed􀑾and􀑾the􀑾owners􀑾have􀑾been􀑾given􀑾three􀑾months􀑾to􀑾 clear􀑾 the􀑾site.􀑾􀈮􀑪perience􀑾hos􀑾􀐟own􀑾that􀑾enfo􀐀t􀑾of􀑾the􀑾enforcement􀑾 􀋺n􀑾t􀋒e􀑾many􀑾months.􀑾We􀑾 understand􀑾that􀑾the􀑾owner􀑾;,􀑾􀐝k;􀐉􀑾leave􀑾to􀑾appeal􀑾to􀑾the􀑾􀉉h􀑾Court.􀑾 P􀊀􀈐􀑾 The􀑾NA6􀑾 inltiati􀑟􀑾i<>􀑾s􀐻􀑾nwhN􀑾isl􀐖􀑾......􀑾ing􀑾 􀊆􀑾parish􀑾pa􀋃􀑾&􀑾....,..􀑾h􀋚􀑾 had􀑾􀐢􀑾􀐧􀑾in􀑾 Vill􀋐􀑾 Road.􀑾 The􀑾 situation􀑾􀐅􀑾particularly􀑾 􀉓tisf􀋌􀑾 In􀑾􀊊􀑾S􀑁􀑾 and􀑾 its􀑾􀉚􀑒􀑾 with􀑾 􀉮h􀑾 􀉤.􀑾 􀊋􀑾local􀑾 police,􀑾 who􀑾ha􀑠􀑾 not􀑾 a􀑀nded􀑾 a􀑾􀋳l􀑾meeting􀑾 for􀑾some􀑾-􀑵􀑾 .,.....􀑾􀑑ble􀑾n,􀑾 be􀑾at􀑾 the􀑾 July􀑾meeting􀑾􀋨􀑾it - their􀑾"rat􀑾day".􀑾 􀊾e􀑾do,􀑾 of􀑾 􀋽,􀑾 􀐂ivo􀑾􀑨􀑾􀋾􀑾􀐆􀑾 on􀑾a􀑾fairly􀑾􀐄lar􀑾􀋥is,􀑾􀋪􀑾It􀑾is􀑾hoped􀑾that􀑾tradi􀐹􀊇􀉎􀑾bi-monthly􀑾􀑛sits􀑾will􀑾be􀑾􀐐.􀑾 -4- • GRASS CUTTING We will write to SBDC O,ief Executive regarding failures of grass cutters to keep to anywhere near the schedule and, when they do turn up, large areas are missed and most are cut poorly. This matter will also be raised at our next meeting with other South Bucks parishes. It is not expected that this problem will be resolved this year so residents should take responsibility fOf' their own immediate areas, as some do already. It may help to complain, regularly to the District Council. TM offidp/ minutu are p,,st,d on tfw -.t no- boards ill tfw VH/g Hall and nw-Rd. ENQUIRIES & comments tv 61endo Callins. Caundl Offices, 45b High St, Iwr L09ND. Phone:01753 655331. e-fflGil: dorneycouncil@btinternet.com: website (for Agendo. minutes, links to SBDC. etc.: -.bucksinfo.net/don,eypc/ FAUi.TY FOOTl'ATH LI6HTIN6 email: office@bleighgroup.co.uk. or by phone 01753 893339. Please quote Col...., Number. Environm&fttvl -.,IG!nts/comments- efflGil direct tv: refuseandrecycling@southbucks.gov.uk DORNEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW Saturday 6th. September in the Village Hall and in the afternoon 2 pm - 5 pm Dorney Youth Club SUMMER FETE in Trumper's Field AdVehiser The voice of the community For all the news and events from the Dorney area Published every Thursday Got a stor ? Call 01628 417834 Congratulations􀈘 and􀈘Happy 90th Birthday to􀈘 Phyllis􀈘 Wallbank􀈘 Phyllis􀈘 celebrated􀈘her􀈘birthday􀈘 on􀈘 1st􀈘September􀈘with􀈘 a􀈘Street􀈘Party􀈘 at􀈘the􀈘rear􀈘of􀈘the􀈘 Queensmere􀈘 Shopping􀈘 Cen􀈂e􀈘 in􀈘 Slough.􀈘 This􀈘venue􀈘 is􀈘where􀈘 members􀈘 of􀈘The􀈘London􀈘 and􀈘 Slough􀈘 'Run',􀈘gather􀈘 on􀈘Monday􀈘 e􀈊enings􀈘 to􀈘 provide􀈘 fo od,􀈘clothing􀈘 and􀈘 support􀈘 for􀈘 the􀈘 homeless􀈘and􀈘 the􀈘 disad􀈌taged􀈘 and􀈘where,􀈘on􀈘 this􀈘birthday􀈘Monday􀈘 evening,􀈘 Phyllis􀈘 chose􀈘to􀈘 celebrate􀈘 with􀈘 friends􀈘 and􀈘 street􀈘 people.􀈘 Phyllis􀈘has􀈘been􀈘associated􀈘with􀈘the􀈘 'Run'􀈘 for􀈘 almost􀈘25􀈘years.􀈘 She􀈘says􀈘she􀈘started􀈘with􀈘one􀈘bag􀈘and􀈘 now􀈘they􀈘 do􀈘300􀈘in􀈘London􀈘and􀈘over􀈘40􀈘 in􀈘Slough.􀈘 In􀈘1996􀈘Phyllis􀈘received􀈘the􀈘MBE􀈘for􀈘service􀈘to􀈘London's􀈘homeless.􀈘 Readers􀈘 ofthis􀈘magazine􀈘will􀈘 be􀈘aware􀈘that􀈘Phyllis􀈘is􀈘a􀈘champion􀈘of􀈘the􀈘underprivileged􀈘and􀈘 an􀈘 advocate􀈘for􀈘the􀈘provision􀈘of􀈘more􀈘fa cilities􀈘for􀈘young􀈘people.􀈘 She􀈘 is􀈘also􀈘a􀈘pioneer􀈘of􀈘Montessori􀈘 education􀈘 having􀈘 in􀈘1948􀈘founded􀈘a􀈘day􀈘 school􀈘 in􀈘the􀈘Gatehouse􀈘 of􀈘St.􀈘 Bartholomew􀈘 the􀈘 Great,􀈘 Smithfield􀈘in􀈘the􀈘City􀈘of􀈘London,􀈘where􀈘 her􀈘husband􀈘 was􀈘 the􀈘 Rector.􀈘 She􀈘started􀈘 with􀈘 eight􀈘 pupils􀈘 and􀈘 grad􀈈ly􀈘the􀈘 school􀈘grew􀈘 and􀈘 so􀈘 did􀈘 its􀈘reputation.􀈘 Being􀈘 Montessori􀈘 based􀈘 it􀈘was􀈘 ideally􀈘suited􀈘for􀈘educating􀈘 normal􀈘 children􀈘as􀈘well􀈘 as􀈘 handicapped.􀈘The􀈘 Gatehouse􀈘 school􀈘 outgrew􀈘its􀈘original􀈘home􀈘and􀈘e􀈒panded􀈘 into􀈘 three􀈘separate􀈘 premises􀈘and􀈘finally􀈘 came􀈘 under􀈘one􀈘roof􀈘again􀈘in􀈘a􀈘large􀈘old􀈘school􀈘building􀈘in􀈘Bethnal􀈘Green.􀈘 Only􀈘last􀈘year􀈘Phyllis􀈘toured􀈘the􀈘world􀈘carrying􀈘Dr.􀈘 Maria􀈘Montessori's􀈘message􀈘asking􀈘all􀈘 Montessori􀈘 people􀈘to􀈘link􀈘 together􀈘 to􀈘 help􀈘 bring􀈘peace􀈘to􀈘the􀈘 world􀈘 through􀈘 encouraging􀈘 the􀈘 inner􀈘 natural􀈘 development􀈘of􀈘children.􀈘 She􀈘 is􀈘also􀈘a􀈘frequent􀈘visitor􀈘to􀈘 the􀈘USA􀈘where􀈘she􀈘lectures􀈘on􀈘diverse􀈘subj ects􀈘including􀈘the􀈘 workings􀈘 of􀈘the􀈘human􀈘brain.􀈘 And􀈘last􀈘but􀈘not􀈘least,􀈘 we􀈘 are􀈘 all􀈘 aware􀈘through􀈘 her􀈘letters􀈘to􀈘 this􀈘magazine,􀈘that􀈘Phyllis􀈘 is􀈘unceasing􀈘 in􀈘 her􀈘demands􀈘 for􀈘the􀈘 dredging􀈘of􀈘Cress􀈘Brook.􀈘 In􀈘May􀈘this􀈘year􀈘Phyllis􀈘fe ll􀈘and􀈘 broke􀈘her􀈘right􀈘arm􀈘whilst􀈘on􀈘a􀈘lecture􀈘tour􀈘in􀈘Russia.􀈘 She􀈘 is􀈘now􀈘out􀈘 of􀈘plaster,􀈘 but􀈘 has􀈘 developed􀈘 a􀈘severe􀈘 'intention􀈘tremor'􀈘 and􀈘 requires􀈘 a􀈘carer􀈘 to􀈘 feed􀈘 her.􀈘I􀈘am􀈘 sure􀈘 her􀈘 feisty􀈘determination􀈘will􀈘overcome􀈘 this􀈘setback􀈘 and􀈘she􀈘will􀈘 be􀈘 off􀈘on􀈘 her􀈘􀈃vels􀈘 once􀈘again.􀈘 A􀈘Very􀈘Happy􀈘Birthday􀈘Phyllis.􀈘 ETON􀈘DORNEY􀈘 CENTRE􀈘 From􀈘the􀈘 1st􀈘September􀈘there􀈘will􀈘be􀈘major􀈘changes􀈘to􀈘 the􀈘outlook􀈘and􀈘work􀈘of􀈘the􀈘centre.􀈘 "The􀈘 trustees􀈘 are􀈘responding􀈘to􀈘 the􀈘 need􀈘for􀈘young􀈘 people􀈘from􀈘 different􀈘 backgrounds􀈘 to􀈘 meet􀈘 together􀈘(an􀈘original􀈘 aim􀈘of􀈘the􀈘 Centre)􀈘b􀈔􀈘fo cusing􀈘 the􀈘 Centre's􀈘 future􀈘use􀈘around􀈘 the􀈘idea􀈘 of􀈘a􀈘 centre􀈘 that􀈘is􀈘run􀈘by􀈘Christians􀈘where􀈘young􀈘people􀈘of􀈘different􀈘fa iths􀈘will􀈘be􀈘able􀈘to􀈘come􀈘 together􀈘to􀈘 further􀈘understand􀈘 each􀈘 o􀈀er's􀈘 background,􀈘culture􀈘 and􀈘faith􀈘and􀈘at􀈘 the􀈘same􀈘time􀈘 e􀈑amine􀈘 their􀈘 own􀈘 fa ith􀈘 too.􀈘 It􀈘is􀈘 hoped􀈘 that􀈘this􀈘 will􀈘 involve􀈘 both􀈘 residential􀈘 and􀈘 day􀈘 use."􀈘 After􀈘ten􀈘years􀈘of􀈘service,􀈘 Ged􀈘 and􀈘 Sue􀈘 have􀈘returned􀈘 to􀈘their􀈘home􀈘and􀈘family􀈘in􀈘Saffron􀈘 Walden􀈘 We􀈘 thank􀈘them􀈘for􀈘their􀈘good􀈘 service􀈘to􀈘the􀈘Centre􀈘and􀈘wish􀈘 them􀈘well􀈘 in􀈘their􀈘new􀈘careers􀈘 The􀈘 centre􀈘is􀈘now􀈘 under􀈘the􀈘care􀈘 of􀈘Assistant􀈘Warden,􀈘 Lily,􀈘who􀈘joined􀈘the􀈘Centre􀈘 in􀈘March􀈘this􀈘year.􀈘 Her􀈘role􀈘for􀈘the􀈘 immediate􀈘 future􀈘will􀈘be􀈘to􀈘 host􀈘 groups􀈘 of􀈘day-visitors,􀈘 but􀈘 􀈎ill􀈘 no􀈘 doubt􀈘become􀈘 much􀈘 more􀈘 involved􀈘 as􀈘the􀈘f􀈇ture􀈘use􀈘of􀈘the􀈘 centre􀈘 becomes􀈘 clearer.􀈘 Lily􀈘and􀈘 her􀈘husband􀈘 Andrei,􀈘 are􀈘 from􀈘 Bucharest􀈘 and􀈘 are􀈘 Martial􀈘 Arts􀈘 instructors􀈘 and􀈘 will􀈘be􀈘 s􀇿ing􀈘classes􀈘at􀈘 Eton􀈘 Wick􀈘 Village􀈘Hall􀈘 fromSeptember.􀈘 DORNEY􀈘 TENNIS􀈘COURT􀈘 Open􀈘to􀈘all􀈘 £2.50􀈘 per􀈘 hour􀈘or􀈘yearly􀈘season􀈘tickets􀈘a􀈋ailable􀈘as􀈘follows:􀈗􀈘 £10􀈘under􀈘the􀈘age􀈘of􀈘18.􀈘 £20􀈘aged􀈘18􀈘and􀈘over.􀈘 􀈖5􀈘family􀈘 Contact􀈘 Charlie􀈘Coish􀈘 01628􀈘629381􀈘 -6- • TAKING A FLYER Despite earlier assurances that the general public would not be accessing Dorney Lake Olympics through the Court Lane entrance, recent draft plans show a one-way road circuit incorporating Taplow Station, A4, Marsh Lane, Lake Boathouse and Court Lane and Lake End Road. Spectators would not be allowed to take cars onto the Lake site, but would have to arrive via a Park & Ride. Those arriving at Taplow Station would be coached to the site and those cycling or walking would benefit from adequate first aid and ambulance facilities after being hit by the coaches. Dorney residents would be advised to lay in substantial supplies of food (and drink) or go on holiday. Now, pay attention. Up to 30,CXJO spectators are expected daily. Maybe 20,CXJO will arrive in 8,000 cars, parking. (yet to be agreed), on Windsor Racecourse and walking along the muddy river bank, over a temporary bridge and across the site to their seats. More than a mile I'd say . And back. In the rain. I wonder where they plan to park the 40 coaches - running at 5 minute intervals - necessary to transpon up to 10,0CXJ spectators to and from the station within an acceptable time frame. So, two questions. How many cars can be parked on Dorney Common and fields adjacent to the Lake? And where, exactly, will they build the new road link? CRYSTAL BAll Residents are advised by the District Council to complain in advance of any noise nuisance from Dorney Lake, as the relevant officer does not work over weekends. DON'T TELL lllM YOUR NAME, PIKE! Bucks County Head of Transport has ruled that Dorney Parish Councillors cannot attend Olympic transport planning meetings of County, District and Olympic representatives for kcuri(Y reasons" Prospective Olympics Rowing Spectator: Alora, Two combined rail/entrance tickets to Dorney Lake Olympics, por favor. Booking Qerk, Paddington Station. There you are, two tickets. PORS: Danke schoen. But why then is printed on the ticket Paddington to r--W? BCPS: Security ! It is not permitted to reveal the route. However I can tell you that the train will depart from Platform 13 although, to frustrate terrorists, platforms have been randomly renumbered and the signs have been covered up. However you will easily recognise the train as all windows will be obscured with black paint. PORS: Grazi, mon ami, but how will I know when I reach r-"-W and what do I do then? BCPS: The driver has instructions in a sealed envelope which he must open, read and then bum only when he has left Paddington and will make a sotto voce announcement on the PA. All station name boards will also be covered, but you will know that you are at the correct station when you alight and can see dozens of coaches, with windows obscured to avoid you seeing the route travelled. PORS Senor, you have been very helpful. Merci beaucoup! K':}ers -7- ' - we can """"" Soun, Buo:it􀀡"S"-.􀀢 Dlsitrtct. Council Workin in Partnershi for our Communities AUGUST NEWSLETTER GOOD NEWS: We would like to announce that the Taplow & Dorney Neighbourhood team have just received an award for the work they have been doing within their community and with the Neighbourhood Action Group. Trevor and Angela both received a Certificate of Achievement at a special presentation held by Chief Superintendent Paul Tinion for their outstanding achievements especially with the speed enforcement operation held last September with the local school children. Trevor and Angela were also recently nominated by local residents for Community Officers of the year. The NAG and the beat team have been working together to try to combat Parking issues in the Taplow & Dorney area. Members of the NAG recently carried out surveys in the area outlining problem areas and times, they were also issuing warning notices to offending vehicles. The Neighbourhood team have been following this up with enforcement in the area which is starting to have an impact. We would still like to encourage local residents to be more considerate when parking and not to obstruct the pavements. The Neighbourhood team are continuing with the monthly speed enforcement campaigns on the four identified roads;these are Lake End Road & Village Road in Dorney and Berry Hill and Hill Fann Road in Taplow. During these operations officers have been asking drivers who are stopped for speeding why they use the road and it has been identified that the majority are local residents. The next opportunity for you to come along and have an informal chat about any concerns/issues with your local officers is on Sunday 7., September at Taplow Village Hall, Rectory Road, Taplow from 3-4pm. The figures for the month of July are as follows; there has been an increase in burglaries this month from 2 to 7 in the Taplow & Dorney area. Due to the warmer weather we would like to remind residents to continue to be vigilant and to keep doors locked and valuables out of sight. Vehicle crime has reduced from 6 to 5 and criminal damage has also reduced from 1 O to 5 this month. Please do not leave valuables on display, particularly lap top bags and sat navs. If you see anything suspicious then please call the 08458 505 505 non emergency number. PIANIST REQUIRED for Monday and Thursday evenings in Eton to play for ballet classes. Needs to be able to sight read and improvise. Please contact Mrs Susan Handy on 01753 542672 for further details. -8- • g p I I • Buckinghamshire Association of Local Councils BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION 2008 DORNEY & DORNEY REACH These are the judges' comments: la) St James' Church seemed in places as though some maintenance was needed with the door and windows needing some attention. The graveyard was tidy. lb) Green area by Village Road maintained. The grounds area by the ball was not mown. le) Area is used by the community; however the notice board appeared under utilised. la) Palmer Arms surroundings were dean and well presented. lb) The nearby telephone kiosk and notice board need to be marked on the map. The notice board was up to date. le) Well kept area around the memorial. However it could be cleaner and some lettering was neglected. 3) In the overall scheme of things we need to notice more evidence of community effort. The Bucks Association of Local Councils would like to thank the parish council for entering Dorney & Dorney Reach this year and their continued interest in the Best Kept Village competition. MARKINGSCHEDULE Category I : Primary features IA. Places of worship with graveyard or cemetery lB. Common, green, playing field lC. Village hall/community centre, church ball 1D. Boundary hedges, road verges•, ditches, fences etc., and clearly defined wildlife conservation areas Category 2: Secondary features lA. Areas surrounding inns, hotels, pubs, shops 2B. Bus shelters, telephone kiosks, notice boards, toilets 2C. Ancillary features e.g. outdoor war memorial, pond stream, village pump Category 3: Additional marks for overall appearance and evidence of community effort (Marks may be deducted for inadequate maps) Notes: Possible Marks Marks Awarded 10 7 20 9 20 10 10 6 10 8 10 6 10 8 10 6 JOO 60 a) The whole village will be judged, not solely the specific features identified on the map. b) The community will be assessed as seen by the judges on the inspection day. c) Absent features in categories 1 and 2 will be awarded the same mark as given to the lowest feature within that category. d) *Judges take into account that cutting of grass verges outside the settlement is usually the County Council's responsibility. DVHMC presents BARN DANCE 1 1'" OCTOBER 2008 LIVE BAND - CALLER - TUITION £12 Including hot supper NUMBERS LIMITED · TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM MARY BAKER 01628 661435 -9- Dorney Social Diary Saturday 6t11. September Friday 26th September DDHS Annual Show & Youth Oub Fete DDHS Harvest Supper Village Hall 7.30 p.m. ETON WICK HISTORY GROUP - NO MEETING IN SEPTEMBER Friday 28"' November DDHS AGM & Pate Wednesday 8'" October Saturday ll,. October DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DORNEY OVER 60's CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT DORNEY YOUIB CLUB (for children of the parish) RAINBOWS BROWNIES LITTLE FISHES For pre-school children (and parents or carers) Songs, stories, treasure hunts, fun and refreshments. VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS VUlage Hall 7.30 p.m. Music and Afternoon Tea Dorney Lake 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. DVHMC Barn Dance Second Tuesday of each month ( except August) Eton Dorney Centre 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. September, November Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month unless indicated (*) 12.15 - 2,00 Dates 2008: 9/9 Every Tuesday VUlage 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 evening during term time in hut in grounds of Dorney School 7-11 year olds 6,30 p,m - 8 p.m, 12-16 year olds 8 p.m. -9,30/10 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 4.30-5.45 p.m. Every Thunday Village Hall 6-7,30 p.m. Every Wednesday St. John's Church, Eton Wick 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Dawn Russell 01628 784515 NEIGHBOURIIOOD WATCH SCHEME Area Co-ordinator:- Jon Willmore 01628 663334 jwiUm@btinternet.com TO REPORT ANYIBING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE POLICE 08458 505505 TO REPORT INCIDENTS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE 999 - 1 0- • FANCY TREADING THE BOARDS?! A􀈘new􀈘 premiere􀈘stage􀈘 school,􀈘 for􀈘 ages􀈘 7􀈘to􀈘 18􀈘years,􀈘 is􀈘 coming􀈘in􀈘September􀈘to􀈘 Dorney􀈘 Village􀈘 Hall􀈘 on􀈘 Sunday􀈘 afternoons􀈘 2pm􀈘till􀈘 5pm.􀈘 Called􀈘 The􀈘 Gas􀈘 Monkey􀈘 Theatre􀈘 School,􀈘 it􀈘is􀈘 r􀈉􀈘 by􀈘 industr􀈕􀈘 professionals􀈘 in􀈘 conjnnction􀈘with􀈘 The􀈘Gas􀈘 Monkey􀈘 Theatre􀈘 Company􀈘 and􀈘 The􀈘 Gas􀈘 Monkey􀈘Youth􀈘 Theatre.􀈘 The􀈘 Gas􀈘 Monkey􀈘 Theatre􀈘 School􀈘 strongly􀈘 believes􀈘 in􀈘 giving􀈘 your􀈘 child􀈘 the􀈘 chance􀈘to􀈘 perform,􀈘 developing􀈘 their􀈘 confidence,􀈘full􀈘 poten􀈁al􀈘 and􀈘 self􀈘esteem􀈘 in􀈘a􀈘 disciplined􀈘yet􀈘fun􀈘 environment􀈘 Children􀈘are􀈘trained􀈘 in􀈘all􀈘areas􀈘 of􀈘the􀈘 performing􀈘ar􀈅􀈘 touching􀈘 on􀈘 varied􀈘 themes􀈘 from􀈘 Shakespeare􀈘 to􀈘 Sondheim.􀈘 Classes􀈘are􀈘 always􀈘 limited􀈘to􀈘 20􀈘pupils􀈘per􀈘group􀈘to􀈘 ma􀈓mise􀈘your􀈘child's􀈘 learning􀈘potential,􀈘the􀈘only􀈘 e􀈏ception􀈘being􀈘run􀈘 ups􀈘 to􀈘 performances􀈘 where􀈘 classes􀈘 may􀈘 need􀈘 to􀈘 be􀈘 amalgamated􀈘 for􀈘the􀈘 purposes􀈘of􀈘rehearsal.􀈘 The􀈘 school􀈘 is􀈘 the􀈘 brainchild􀈘 of􀈘Bryony􀈘Growdon􀈘 and􀈘Tracey􀈘 Brennan.􀈘 Tracey􀈘 Brennan􀈘 is􀈘 an􀈘 actress􀈘 and􀈘 writer,􀈘 and􀈘 has􀈘 worked􀈘 in􀈘 casting􀈘on􀈘various􀈘films􀈘 including􀈘 "Harry􀈘Potter",􀈘 "Peter􀈘Pan",􀈘 "Love􀈘Actually"􀈘 and􀈘 "Secret􀈘Life􀈘 of􀈘 Words".􀈘 She􀈘has􀈘also􀈘taught􀈘drama􀈘in􀈘various􀈘stage􀈘 schools􀈘 around􀈘the􀈘 country.􀈘 Bryony􀈘 Growdon􀈘 is􀈘 an􀈘 actress,􀈘 director􀈘 and􀈘 singer,􀈘 and􀈘 her􀈘credi􀈄􀈘 include􀈘 film,􀈘 television􀈘 and􀈘 theatre,􀈘 from􀈘 straight􀈘 plays􀈘 to􀈘 musical􀈘 theatre.􀈘 She􀈘 has􀈘 also􀈘 worked􀈘 as􀈘 a􀈘 singing􀈘 teacher􀈘 in􀈘 both􀈘 stage􀈘 and􀈘 preparatory􀈘 schools,􀈘 and􀈘 has􀈘 arranged􀈘 music􀈘 for􀈘various􀈘 shows􀈘including􀈘 a􀈘variety􀈘show􀈘 at􀈘Her􀈘Majesty 's􀈘Theatre􀈘in􀈘 London.􀈘 Your􀈘child 's􀈘safe􀈆􀈘 is􀈘 paramount,􀈘 and􀈘 so􀈘 as􀈘well􀈘as􀈘 being􀈘 fully􀈘insured,􀈘 all􀈘 Gas􀈘 Monkey􀈘 Theatre􀈘 School􀈘 staff􀈘are􀈘 CRB􀈘 checked.􀈘 So􀈘 don't􀈘 be􀈘 shy,􀈘 give􀈘 them􀈘 a􀈘try!􀈘 To􀈘 secure􀈘your􀈘child 's􀈘place,􀈘 and􀈘for􀈘more􀈘information􀈘call􀈘 Bryony􀈘on􀈘 07709􀈘668􀈘 640.􀈘 COMING IN SEPTEMBER! IIS lllllllkflf Learn new skills. develop confidence and above all have fun! For􀈘Ages􀈘7􀈘to􀈘18􀈘years􀈘 From􀈘Shakespeare􀈘to􀈘 Lloyd􀈘 Webber􀈘 Learn􀈘from􀈘 industry􀈘 professionals􀈘 Classes􀈘 are􀈘split􀈘into􀈘age􀈘groups􀈘 􀈍ith􀈘 a􀈘ma􀈐imum􀈘 of􀈘20􀈘 in􀈘 each􀈘 group􀈘 SUNDAYS􀈘2pm􀈘till􀈘 5pm􀈘 at􀈘 Dorney􀈘Village􀈘 Hall􀈘 To Reserve a place call Bryony on 07709 668 640 1illtl&l'fl Sdllllll Yo"' chHdcen·, safety ;, paramount to us. so as well as being fully insured, atl our staff are CRB checked -1 1- Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney Dear Editor, FLOWERS, BIRDS + OLYMPICS Since the beginning of July this year when thunder, lightning and rain came down in the second week of Wimbledon, proving Dame Bridget of County Wicklow, Eire correct once again when she forecast, "It's the Wimbledon tennis which brings the rain, and we are in for cooling weather patterns generally," we have had so far a very mixed sununer apart from the hot last week of July. However, some flowers and bushes have done well such as tall yellow melilot (medicinal); white and mauve clover; mauve lavateria; Christmas lantern white flowers with yellowish centre soon to be bright orange lanterns in autumn; a galaxy of roses; tall mauve-striped yarrow and blue succory along Lake End Road; white, mauve and deep purple buddleia (the butterfly bush). The cooler, damper weather has encouraged a family of grey toads (two adults and three young) to settle in our back garden - very welcome indeed. We have seen several sightings of the Red Kite over Dorney and Dorney Common during July and August, no doubt aided by plenty of 'wind uplift' from Slough Sewage Wmks sending him ever heavenwards. Other birds doing really well in numbers are robins; blackbirds; chaffinches; hedge accentors; blue and great tits; long-tailed tits; memorial garden crows (two young) and local magpies (around four young). On July 26th, during the hot weather, Percy ill, a homing pigeon landed in our back garden. He certainly looked tired, and rested for a while. Later, he helped himself to bird seed and water and we thought after a couple of days or so he would be off. Either he had come a long distance or had a long way to go, for he decided to have a holiday in Dorney until 12th August, when with a strong following wind he was off early before the shooting of the so-called 'Glorious Twelfth' commenced. Clever Percy III - perhaps he was off to the Beijing Olympics to support Team GB. Again, before his arrival there, he waited until the archery and shooting competitions would be completed. Good idea! Talking of the Beijing Olympics, with some early medals coming our way let's hope we can continue the pressure. It could be one of our best chances to collect a clutch of medals in various sports such as rowing; cycling (including velodrome ); boxing and hopefully some athletics and sailing. To encourage our Team GB in Beijing and anyone else seeking to achieve their goals in life, I'll finish with a cracking piano piece called "It's not where you start." • "It's not where you start, it's where you finish, it's not how you go, it's how you land. A hundred to one shot, they call him a klutz, can outrun the favourite, all he needs is the guts. Your final return will not diminish and you can be cream of the crop; It's not where you start, it's where you finish and you're gonna finish on top." • Composed 1972. Won:b by Dorothy Fidds and music by Cy Coleman. (klutz = no-hoper) Regards, Tony Dixon-Smith (D D) -12- Letter from Elsie Cobb, formerly of 42, Meadow Way Dear All, I would like to thank everyone who has contacted me since I have been at 'Gorselands Nursing Home'. I will try to thank everyone personally in the fullness of time, but time is something that is fast eluding me now that I am 96. I am flattered and amused that my name still appears in print every month. I hope a willing successor can be found. I still enjoy reading the magazine and it brings back some good memories. I am happy and settled now and still close to my family, all of whom keep a good eye on me and make sure I don't misbehave. Elsie Cobb. Up the Pole! In the penultimate week of August, 19 metal posts were positioned in the roadside verges of the parish, plus 2 more further up Marsh Lane. At first no-one admitted knowing what it was all about, but it transpires that the posts are to cany speed restriction and other road signs. Now 21 new road signs seems rather OTT and it will be interesting to learn who instigated and who approved these metal blots on the landscape. Ed. ANS Garden & Tree Services • Garden Maintenance • Tree Surgery (Qualified & trained to NPTC standard) • Conifer /Leylandii topping • Grass Cutting • Hedge Cutting • Turf supplied and laid • Paddock Maintenance • Garden Clearance • One Off or Ongoing Maintenance Alastair Brooker Mobile: 07814 006639 Office: 01189 345341 e-mail: anbgardenservices@btinternet.com John Price I would like to thank everyone who expressed sympathy and offered help and support following the death of my husband. It was much appreciated. We came here in 1969 and stayed because Dorney Reach is a great place to live, mainly because of the people. Wendy Price. SOROPTIMI ST INTERNATIONAL The Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead Club present ll1s1c a d d p1rn ooq 1e a in aid of the Slough Child Contact Centre The Gentle Jazz Big Band will play a selection of music from the swing era: Miller, Ellington, Basie ... at Dorney Lake on We dnesday 8th October 2008 2.00pm to 4.30pm Tickets £10 to include afternoon tea from Jean Tyler (01628 621560) I Oak Stubbs Lane, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead SL6 0DW -t4- Summertime when the livin' is rainy. Is it wet, or what? I've got a plastic 'weather station'. It was a free gift with something we bought years ago, and this is the first time I can remember measuring rainfall in inches per week. My garden looks great, but, Oh! for some sunshine to ripen the tomatoes. Open air entertainments have really suffered this year, including the one I was in. I do thank those hardy souls who came across from Dorney to see 'Mr Toad's Mad Adventures' at New Lodge. At some performances our audiences deserved medals - now there's a thought for 2012! How about a new event called 'pluvial endurance'? I am sure Britain would earn gold. It wasn't always easy saying my opening line - 'Hang spring cleaning on such a perfect day' with the rain clattering on my straw hat, but it usually got a good, if unintended laugh. My shrunken velvet jacket is now back in the wardrobe department and I am moving from being an outdoor mole to an indoor ferret. Playing the detective in "A Murder Has Been Announced" by Agatha Christie is fun, but quite tricky. As Inspector Craddock I have pages of questions to ask the other characters. It is much easier to learn the lines if you are the one who answers. I think I'm the only member of the cast who can claim actually to have met Dame Agatha. It was at the 10th birthday party of The Mousetrap - blimey, that's 46 years ago. Anyway we all lined up to be presented to the great lady and when my turn came she said that she thought I was the best person to play the lead since 'Dear Dicky Attenborough." I scuttled away, smirking conceitedly and hoping that no one would tell her that I wasn't actually in it at that time. I was the stage manager. If you enjoy Miss Marple plays, please come. It is too early to be sure what the production will be like, but I can promise that you won't get wet once you are inside the lovely little Kenton Theatre in Henley. The play runs from the 7th to the 11 th of October and the booking line, which opens in early September, is 01491 575698. The poor cattle on the Common are lying down again, and we all know what that means, don't we? Mind you it is not necessarily true. Sometimes they may well be exhausted after spending half the night dodging high speed cars chasing recklessly on and around the Common. If you think I'm exaggerating just look at the skid and handbrake-turn marks on the road. I do hope that the police will do something about it before an auimal gets killed. There is one very positive thing I want to end with, moving from hot wheels to bin wheels. Yes, it's my favourite subject - wheelie bins. I would like to congratulate and thank our bin men. However wet the weather, they are always on time, cheerful, polite and unfailingly helpful. I made myself unpopular sometime ago when I suggested that we would be better off in Berkshire. I would still like to enjoy the Windsor and Maidenhead resident's concessions, but at least we no longer have to put rubbish out in sacks and even if the collection cycle is fortnightly, it is reliable. Thank you for that, South Bucks. Geoffrey Atkinson Summer Garden Competition Seven owners entered their gardens for our judge to inspect this year who was Mrs D Turner, a member of the Berkshire Guild of Judges. We are most grateful to her for spending her Sunday morning giving us her opinion and advice. Results are as follows, but note that 'Best for .. ' applied to each of the seven gardens to highlight their particular merit. Large Gardens 1st Mr John Barker 126 points Best for: Lawn What a fantastic garden- the huge trees are spectacular. Excellent lawn, lots of paths creating interest. Splash of colour foiled beautifully between lawn and hydrangeas. 2nd Mr and Mrs N Shaw 1 14 points Best for: Variety of plants Some very interesting plants. Plenty of colour - gold contained. Heucheras were particularly splendid. 3rd Mr and Mrs Lidstone 110 points Best for: Design This garden has a 'wow' factor. Lots of gardens within the main garden. Shame owners were away, lawn not mown and grass paths covered in debris, some perennial weeds. If this had been addressed marks would certainly have been higher. In any event it was a privilege to view. Medium Gardens 1 st Mr and Mrs K Richmond 1 10 points Best for: Conservation The only '1 O' for conservation, which was truly awe inspiring. Garden was bigger than on first impression. Lots of variety. Excellent selection of herbs. 200 Mr and Mrs R Povey 95 points Best for: Fruit Well laid out garden surrounding a delightful property. Excellent selection of fruit and interesting perennials use plenty of colour. Small Gardens Ist .. Mr and Mrs L Wright l 11 points Best for: Garden maintenance The maintenance of this garden was superb. Large but neat front garden with Dahlias and Hydrangeas giving excellent splashes of colour. Some extremely colourful containers. zM Mr and Mrs G Kell et 1 1O points Best for: Annual bedding A small neat garden with an excellent display of bedding colour. Neatly trimmed hedge and interesting pathway. Circular raised flower bed at front very impressive. We would like to thank all those who allowed us to see their gardens. It was possible to appreciate what care had been taken with ingenuity and imagination in planning and developing gardens to such a high standard. To us it was a pleasure and also a privilege to visit you. Thank you. Ralph Liney DORNEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Harvest Supper Speaker Friday 26th September 7 .30 p.m. in the Village Hall For information contact Yvonne Povey 01628 603036 -16- et in 9 acres of eautiful Groun 􀊌ri􀑗ate􀑾􀉯􀑅rsing􀑾&􀑾 􀊗esiARRANGEMENTential􀑾􀈉are􀑾􀉅ome􀑾 •􀑾 􀉆ighest􀑾quality􀑾24􀑾hour􀑾professional􀑾nur􀐕ing􀑾care􀑾 •􀑾 􀈀edrooms􀑾- en-suite,􀑾telephone􀑾&􀑾􀊫V􀑾 •􀑾 􀉰urse􀑾call􀑾&􀑾intercom􀑾system􀑾 •􀑾 Automatic􀑾lifts􀑾 •􀑾 􀊘elaxed􀑾friendly􀑾atmosphere􀑾 􀑸EGISTERE􀈞􀑾􀉱􀊵RSING􀑾 􀑹􀑺􀉦E􀑾 ASSO􀈋IAT􀉌ON􀑾 •􀑾 􀈝ay􀑾room,􀑾television􀑾lounge,􀑾library,􀑾sunny􀑾conservatories􀑾 •􀑾 􀈬xcellent􀑾food,􀑾choice􀑾of􀑾menus,􀑾special􀑾diets􀑾 •􀑾 􀉝ong􀑾or􀑾short􀑾stay􀑾accommodation􀑾 •􀑾 Activities􀑾􀈊o-ordinator􀑾 •􀑾 Visitors􀑾always􀑾welcome􀑾 Parliament􀈘Lane,􀈘Burnham,􀈘Bucks􀈘SLl􀈘SNU􀈘 Midway􀈘Between􀈘M4􀈘&􀈘M40􀈘Motorways􀈘 01628 667345 www.burnhamlodgecare.com itf,ta,fd,,fd >'7 1'2 SARGEANT & SON FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS MRS P O'NEILL MRJ O'NEILL An independent, caring and dignified service ready to assist at all times 24􀑾HO􀊶R􀑾SERVICE􀑾 􀑶􀑾 PRI􀊻ATE􀑾CHAPE􀉢􀑾 􀑷􀑾 PRE-PA􀋁MENT􀑾FUNERAL􀑾PLAN􀑾 MON􀊷MENTAL􀑾MASONS􀑾 '􀑾 PRIVATE􀑾&􀑾WEDD􀉊N􀉀􀑾CAR􀑾HIRE􀑾 HEAD OFFICE 40􀑾 􀈎HUR􀈏H􀑾S􀊯REE􀊰,􀑾S􀉞O􀊸􀉁H,􀑾 􀈁ERKS􀑾 SL􀉙􀑾 lP􀉖􀑾 SLOUGH (01753) 520081 FAX:􀑾(01753)􀑾578620􀑾 BRANCHES 61􀑾 ST􀑾 􀉟EONARDS􀑾ROAD,􀑾WINDSOR􀑾SL4􀑾3BX􀑾 􀊼INDSOR􀑾 (01753)􀑾865982􀑾 13􀑾 THE􀑾COLONNADE.􀑾 MAIDENHEAD.􀑾 BERKS􀑾Sl..6􀑾 􀉋􀊕L􀑾 􀉧AIDENHEAD􀑾 (01628)􀑾 783738􀑾 DORNEY SCHOOL Of Principal Joan Kellett AIDT A B/L Welcomes you to come dancing, ballroom/latin - adults. Every Thursday beginners and improvers 8 to 9 p.m. Intennediate 9 to 10 p.m. at Dorney Village HaJI. Also children every Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 noon. at Dorney Village Hall Children's classes include line dancing. Private lessons also available. Please telephone Joan (01628) 670003 MATRIX Plumbing & Heating All work undertaken from changing Tap Washers to Full Installations of Heating Systems & Bathrooms including Tiling • Free No Obligation Quotations • No Call Out Charges • Discounts for Senior Citizens Please contact Steve on Tel: 07919 867833 or e-mail: MatrixPlumbing@Hotmail.com TV\ e Pet Lltl,1.,ey AYltl,1.,S Awa l"ol-wt.111,􀀻 Yes ta ul"a Vl,t/-pub Village Road, Dorney, Near Eton Tel: 01628 666612 www.thepalmerarms.com Best Dining Pub in Buckinghamshire 2007 - Good Pub Guide Greene King "Excellence Award" Good Pub Guide 2007 AA 2007 Pub Guide THE SUSAN HANDY SCHOOL OF DANCING Classes for children aged 2½ years upwards in Ballet Contemporary Music & Movement Tap and Modern Jazz Ballet and Tap Classes for Adults Classes for Boys only Children entered for examinations in the Enrico Cecchetti method. Classes in Eton, Datchet and Windsor Principal: Susan Handy, F.I.S.T.D. Enquiries: Telephone 01753 542672 bSL ' ippin;... g6 N 􀊼 Ha:r1<.w0 nd • \ take Letitia Blacklock, the owner elep ()\.\need- a at i.tt\e ,._ 11u o11n0 FE.riR.da \YS a(Jcnn 􀊽t,er JJI.. fl3ntehn• ds ea.<;e of Little Paddocks, the apparent -place ks at 6.30 . timation- venue for Q murder, has no idea paddoCU IJS, the only )I\ i.s-year-o\d what the notice means and none of accept VIANT&D f􀊾te\Ugent. A.\l posT10N \{-eTI'IPlo)'.ed t,,teda lTee-l.s Wrn􀊿 oa,n g07s f her co. mpanions kno. w.s more th•a n she. seffer., cons,def • ·o a sound-proo She decides to take ,t 1n her stride and 0 oc> "IOU_ 􀀫􀀬•!! .. !.;!!;;e.􀋀";"􀋁 --􀋂·- - prepares herself to have guests that evening ... world'? 'fh•" ' 7-1 1 October. Evenings: 7.45 pm. Saturday matinee: 3.00 pm. Tickets £8- 1 1 from the Kenton Theatre Box Office: 01491 575 698 Our correspondent, Geoffrey Atkinson, appears in the role oflnspector Craddock -9- Extracts from Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter. September 2008 Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Taplow & Dorney Neighbourhood Team. At the last public consultation the neighbourhood priorities were agreed as: 1) Speeding 2) Parking 3) Litter Anti-social behaviour There appears to be a rise in ASB in the Taplow & Dorney area in particular Boveney Road, Dorney,and Maypole & Boundary Road in Taplow. The Neighbourhood team have arranged to extend their hours and carry out late patrols alongside the Burnham Neighbourhood Team to try to combat this. However, we would like to encourage residents to be vigilant and when reporting incidents try to provide as much information as possible, i.e desaiptions and vehicle registrations etc. Various street meetings/Beat surgeries are being held should you wish to come along to discuss any issues you may have. Vandalism Various tags are appearing in the Taplow area such as BOMB, REMIO, CAMIO and PARK. The neighbourhood team are working together with SBDC to raise awareness and encourage information about the tag artists for a cash reward. A "Name that Tag" campaign has been launched and notices are being placed in target areas with the graffiti hotline 0800 555 1 1 1 . If you have any information on these tags then please call this number, all calls are anonymous. Parking/Speeding The speed enforcement is set to resume in the Taplow & Dorney area to reinforce the new speed restrictions which are now in place. Parking has just been taken on by the Neighbourhood Action Group, the next meeting of which will be on 16fu September 06 when they will be discussing ways forward and possible solutions to ccmbat this problem. The neighbourhood team will be ccntinuing with the enforcement side by issuing notices and tickets to any offending vehicies. THAMES VALLEY POLICE 0845 8 505 505 THAMES VALLEY CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 call anonymously with information about crime MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Thursdays. Meadow Way 1 .30 - 1 .45 p.m. Dates for 2008 October 2 16 30 " PIANIST REQUIRED for Monday and Thursday evenings in Eton to play for ballet classes. Needs to be able to sight read and improvise. Please contact Mrs Susan Handy on 01753 542672 for further details " -10- I I ----- -- ---- ---- Not Such Jolly Boating Weather. Last year, at this time, I eulogized about a wonderful week we had spent on a cruiser on the Thames. Perhaps we were daft to try it again, but two fiiends were really keen to join us on a second expedition np river. Last year the sun shone and the lock keepers smiled, last week it rained and they were glum. The fast stream meant that they had to battle with the weirs while we operated most locks onrselves, and onr trip was shorter because of near flood conditions above Wallingford. In spite of all this, though, we still had a great time. There were several reasons for our satisfaction. The river is still fascinating, even in the rain. Most riverside hostels provide really good grub. The faster water added an element of excitement. But most of all it was because, onr hire company - Kris Cruisers in Datchet - were truly splendid. I praised their service and boats last year, but this time they went above and beyond to ensnre we got onr mon ey's worth I had often wondered what happened to hire cruisers when the river rises and, at first, we were horrified to be stopped at Marlow and told to go no further without a qualified pilot. We felt quite capable, but some official had decreed that we were stuck. We didn't have to wait long before a young man arrived from Kris Cruisers, put on a badge and guided us up stream. Over the next five days we had three different pilots from the firm. They let us manage the boat and stood patiently honr after hour as we struggled along. They helped at locks, refused to accept any hospitality, even cups of tea, and were all pleasant, interesting and informative without being intrusive. It was maguificent, fiiendly and very rare service which ensnred that we had a full holiday at no extra chaJge. It wasn't in the contract, and if the firm had said, "you 'll have to stay there until we are ready", there is nothing we could have done about it. Perhaps it was the unseasonable weather or perhaps it was the sheer effort of winding Cookham lock gates open, but over a hard earned drink at the end of one long day we solved the problem of global warming and rising crime rates at a strok e. If this 70 year old (welL nearly) can spend 15 minutes producing enough energy to fill and empty a lock, why can't prisoners spend all day producing enough energy to light and heat their own accommodation and, indeed, much of the surrounding countryside? I read somewhere that simple pedal driven generators were used in Paris in the '40s to light theatres. Just think how much power Wormwood Scrubbs, alone, could generate. The Benefits to everyone would be almost irnmeasnrable. The prisoners would keep fit pedalling, winding or even running on a treadmill. They would be repaying their debt to society, and their quality of life would be maintained with ample warmth and light. The cost of keeping prisoners would be wiped out, and, if adopted worldwide, carbon eruissions would reduce dramatically - unless sweat make holes in the ozone layer? Prisons as Power Stations. Daft? Well it can't be dafter than spending billions on a pointless particle accelerator in Switzerland, and that was dreamed np by scores of eminent academics. We were just fonr soggy, sozzled sailors in a boat on The Thames Geoffrey Atkinson ------------------------ ---------------------------- - -- - ISSUE NO. 8/08 EDITORIAL OCTOBER 2008 1 am pleased that there are plans for the resurrection of Skindles. On_ce t􀁱e jewel of Maidenhead, it has been difficult to witness the steady detenoratIon of this historic building. Originally the Orkney Arms, it was purchased by William Skindle in 1833 and, modesUy, re named Skindles. It was largely responsible for the development of Maidenhead as a fa shionable resort and among the famous who were to wine and dine there were Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. In subsequent decades it was the haunt of socialites who would motor down from London for dinner and to dance the night away. Even in the 1970's it still attracted 'celebrities' and in '71 the Rolling Stones held a farewell party there before departing for their concert tour in France. The proposed plan is for a luxury 120 bedroom hotel with 'stunning architecture', and I hope it will return some of the former elegance to . Maidenhead, although, unfortunately, the development of the former paper mill site also includes plans for hundreds of homes and businesses which may somewhat tarnish the setting of the new 'jewel of Maidenhead'. Planning application has not yet been lodged with SBDC and with the present financial crisis I fear it may yet be some considerable time before a new hotel replaces the present sorry structure. To facilitate holiday arrangements, we would like copy for the next (November) issue to be submitted by 13th October, please. THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular. DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL PARISH APPRAISAL UPl)ATE The Council has been asked to update the views of residents as summarised in the last PARISH APPRAISAL report. Your household should already have received the Questionnaire. Your opinions are important; if you wish them to be taken into account please complete and post the completed form NOT LATER THAN SATURl)AY 1 1TH OCTOBER There wi II be no door to door collection. Please use the stamped addressed envelope provided Queries to the Clerk or your local councillor -1- Private Nursing & Residential Care Home et in 9 acres of eautiful Groun • Highest quality 24 hour professional nursing care • 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 conservatories • Excellent food, choice of menus, special diets • Long or short stay accommodation • Activities Co-ordinator • Visitors always welcome Parliament Lane, Burnham, Bucks SLI 8NU Midway Between M4 & M40 Motorways 01628 667345 www.burnhamlodgecare.com .. E. I 'lJ it:,􀂏k.d :17:12 SARGEANT & SON FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS MRS P O'NEILL MR J O'NEILL An independent. caring and dignified service ready to assist at all times 24 HOUR SERVICE " PRIVATE CHAPELS • PRE-PAYMENT FUNERAL PLAN MONUMENTAL MASONS • PRIVATE & WEDDING CAR HIRE HEAD OFFICE 40 CHURCH STREET, SLOUGH, BERKS SLI IPJ SLOUGH (01753) 520081 FAX: (01753) 578620 BRANCHES 61 ST LEONARDS ROAD, WINDSOR SL4 3BX WINDSOR (01753) 865982 13 THE COLONNADE, MAIDENHEAD. BERKS Sl..6 IQL MAIDENHEAD (01628) 783738 DORNEY SCHOOL OF Principal Joan Kellett AIDTA B/L Welcomes you to come dancing, ballroom/latin - adults. Every Thursday beginners and improvers 8 to 9 p.m. lntermediate 9 to 10 p.m. at Dorney Village Hall. Also children every Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 noon. at Dorney Village Hall Children's classes include line dancing. Private lessons also available. Please telephone Joan (01628) 670003 MATRIX Plumbing & Heating All work undertaken from changing Tap Washers to Full Installations of Heating Systems & Bathrooms including Tiling • Free No Obligation Quotations • No Call Out Charges • Discounts for Senior Citizens Please contact Steve on Tel: 07919 867833 or e-mail: MatrixPlumbing@Hotmail.com AwCf Yol-Wt.111,􀂎 Yeste1 uYCf Jl\t/-pub Village Road, Dorney, Near Eton Tel: 01628 666612 www. thepalrnerarms. corn Best Dining Pub in Buckinghamshire 2007 - Good Pub Guide Greene King "Excellence Award" Good Pub Guide 2007 M 2007 Pub Guide THE SUSAN HANDY SCHOOL OF DANCING Classes for children aged 2 ½ years upwards in Ballet Contemporary Music & Movement Tap and Modern Jazz Ballet and Tap Classes for Adults Classes for Boys only Children entered for examinations in the Enrico Cecchetti method. Classes in Eton, Datchet and Windsor Principal: Susan Handy, F.I.S.T.D. Enquiries: Telephone 01753 542672 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 T esting ✓ Manufacturers' Servicing ✓ Electrical & Mechanical Repairs ✓ Electronic System Diagnosis ✓ ABS Braking ✓ Tr action & Stability Control Systems ✓ Air Conditioning Hours of Business: 08:30 - 17:30 Monday - Fri day Tel/Fax: 01628 603188 whgcoltd@btconnect.com Printed by Millside Media Group - Tel: 01628 529742 sales@millsidemedia.co.uk OH - MI -- COD !!􀊼 The􀊼Editor􀊼of􀊼this􀊼maga􀊳ne􀊼has􀊼asked􀊼me􀊼􀊕􀊼investigate􀊼the􀊼rumour􀊼that􀊼a􀊼Do􀊁ey􀊼 Parish􀊼deposit􀊼account􀊼with􀊼a􀊼Reykjavik􀊼bank􀊼has􀊼been􀊼f􀉸o􀊲en.􀊼A􀊼Council􀊼spokesman􀊼 hotly􀊼denied􀊼that􀊼this􀊼was􀊼a􀊼Slush􀊼fund,􀊼or􀊼indeed􀊼that􀊼any􀊼monies􀊼had􀊼been􀊼lost.􀊼 He􀊼did􀊼admit,􀊼however,􀊼that􀊼the􀊼Council􀊼may􀊼have􀊼been􀊼skating􀊼on􀊼thin􀊼ice􀊼for􀊼some􀊼 􀊐me􀊼and􀊼had􀊼been􀊼extremely􀊼fortunate􀊼when􀊼the􀊼Clerk􀊼misread􀊼an􀊼instruction􀊼to􀊼invest􀊼 􀊎e􀊼precept􀊼in􀊼Iceland􀊼and􀊼deposited􀊼it􀊼instead􀊼with􀊼a􀊼solvent􀊼Irish bank.􀊼 The􀊼Council's􀊼Social􀊼A􀈕airs􀊼representative􀊼refused􀊼to􀊼co􀉘􀊼or􀊼deny􀊼reports􀊼that,􀊼 owing􀊼to􀊼lack􀊼ofliquidity,􀊼plans􀊼for􀊼the􀊼Councillors'􀊼exclusive􀊼Christmas􀊼Drinks􀊼Party􀊼 had􀊼been􀊼put􀊼on􀊼ice.􀊼 Asked􀊼to􀊼comment,􀊼one􀊼member􀊼thought􀊼that􀊼this􀊼was􀊼''.just􀊼the􀊼tip􀊼of􀊼the􀊼iceberg",􀊼one􀊼 expected􀊼that􀊼Eva􀊼will􀊼be􀊼investiga􀊑ng􀊼and􀊼NAG􀊼will􀊼report􀊼in􀊼due􀊼course;􀊼and􀊼another􀊼 stated􀊼that􀊼it􀊼all􀊼sounded􀊼a􀊼bit􀊼􀈗shy􀊼and􀊼he􀊼had􀊼been􀊼call􀈧ng􀊼for􀊼re-instatement􀊼of􀊼the􀊼 weekly􀊼rubbish􀊼collection􀊼for􀊼some􀊼time.􀊼 When􀊼questioned􀊼about􀊼future􀊼policy,􀊼the􀊼Chai􀊀an􀊼Keith􀊼Harris􀊼f􀉹ostily􀊼advised􀊼that􀊼 we all􀊼􀂦'cool it!''􀊼 k'3ers November 2008 DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMfITEE WILL AGAIN BE ORGANISING A VILLAGE NEW YEAR PARTY IN IBE VILLAGE HALL ALL WELCOME FULL DETAILS IN DECEMBER'S MAGAZINE NORDEN􀊼FARM􀊼CENTRE􀊼FOR􀊼THE􀊼ARTS􀊼 Al􀈼wood􀊼Road,􀊼Maidenhead􀊼 Bo􀊪􀊼O􀈖􀈁e􀊼01628􀊼788997􀊼 Pen􀈇u􀈻um􀊼Jazz􀊼O􀉻ch􀈎t􀉺a􀊼 􀊥􀈦th􀊼 Mo􀊂ngton􀊼Loc􀈵ett􀊼 Frida􀊰􀊼7th􀊼November􀊼at􀊼8􀊼p.m.􀊼 Pendulum Jazz Orchestra is joined by special guest, the amazing super•sax Momington Lockett Tickets:􀊼£10.50􀊼(£8.50􀊼con􀈊.)􀊼Members􀊼£7􀊼 -9- .. . ,._ Tri􀉈􀊼􀊭our􀊼heating􀊼bil􀈺􀊇􀊼 In􀊼July􀊼2008,􀊼the􀊼UK's􀊼largest􀊼domestic􀊼energy􀊼supplier􀊼warned􀊼that􀊼gas􀊼bills􀊼could􀊼rise􀊼 by􀊼up􀊼to􀊼35%􀊼in􀊼2008.􀊼This􀊼continues􀊼the􀊼upward􀊼trend􀊼in􀊼household􀊼gas􀊼and􀊼electricity􀊼 costs􀊼since􀊼2005.􀊼 Can􀊼we􀊼do􀊼anything􀊼to􀊼slow􀊼down􀊼these􀊼rising􀊼energy􀊼costs?􀊼As􀊼space􀊼and􀊼water􀊼 heating􀊼account􀊼for􀊼around􀊼60%􀊼of􀊼the􀊼energy􀊼used􀊼in􀊼the􀊼average􀊼home,􀊼this􀊼is􀊼a􀊼good􀊼 place􀊼to􀊼star􀊊􀊼 Follow􀊼these􀊼5 tips􀊼to􀊼trim􀊼your􀊼heating􀊼bills:􀊼 1.􀊼Use􀊼your􀊼programmer􀊼to􀊼switch􀊼the􀊼heating􀊼and􀊼hot􀊼water􀊼on􀊼and􀊼off􀊼and􀊼set􀊼your􀊼 thermostat􀊼at􀊼between􀊼 18􀊼and􀊼21􀊼􀊴􀊼C,􀊼Every􀊼1􀊼􀊵􀊼C􀊼above􀊼this􀊼increases􀊼your􀊼heating􀊼bill􀊼 by􀊼10%.􀊼 2.􀊼Avoid􀊼using􀊼the􀊼immersion􀊼heater􀊼to􀊼heat􀊼water.􀊼The􀊼relatively􀊼high􀊼unit􀊼cost􀊼of􀊼 electricity􀊼makes􀊼it􀊼more􀊼cost􀊼e􀈔ective􀊼to􀊼use􀊼your􀊼gas􀊼boiler􀊼for􀊼this.􀊼 3.􀊼Switch􀊼supplier􀊼or􀊼switch􀊼tariff􀊼If􀊼you􀊼have􀊼Economy􀊼7,􀊼time􀊼your􀊼washing􀊼machine􀊼 and􀊼dishwasher􀊼to􀊼exploit􀊼the􀊼cheaper􀊼night-time􀊼electricity􀊼ta􀉷iff􀊼 4,􀊼Make􀊼the􀊼most􀊼of􀊼each􀊼use􀊼of􀊼a􀊼given􀊼appliance.􀊼Wash􀊼clothes􀊼and􀊼dishes􀊼when􀊼you􀊼 have􀊼a􀊼􀈙ll􀊼load􀊼ready􀊼to􀊼go.􀊼Switch􀊼things􀊼off􀊼when􀊼not􀊼in􀊼use.􀊼 5, Insulate􀊼your􀊼home.􀊼Energy􀊼Saving􀊼Trust􀊼now􀊼estimates􀊼a􀊠nual􀊼savings􀊼of􀊼£160􀊼 from􀊼installing􀊼cavity􀊼wall􀊼insulation.􀊼This􀊼is􀊼currently􀊼free􀊼to􀊼over􀊼70s.􀊼 For􀊼advice􀊼on􀊼insulating􀊼your􀊼home,􀊼call􀊼Cocoon􀊼on􀊼0800􀊼8048􀊼777,􀊼This􀊼is􀊼a􀊼􀈐􀉶ee,􀊼 council-supported􀊼service.􀊼 Gordon􀊼Glass􀊼 Marketing􀊼Co-ordinator􀊼 United􀊼Sustainable􀊼Energy􀊼Agency􀊼 National􀊼Energy􀊼Centre,􀊼Davy􀊼Avenue,􀊼Knowlhill,􀊼Milton􀊼Keynes,􀊼MKS􀊼8NG.􀊼 􀊼www.us􀈋.or􀈛.uk􀊼 Tel:􀊼01908􀊼699927􀊼 Fax:􀊼0􀊼I􀊼908􀊼665577􀊼 DORNEY􀊼&􀊼DISTRICT􀊼HORTICULTURAL􀊼SOCIETY􀊼 AGM Cheese & Pate Speaker􀊼 Friday􀊼28th􀊼November􀊼 7.30􀊼p.m.􀊼in􀊼the􀊼Village􀊼Hall􀊼 For􀊼information􀊼contact􀊼Yvonne􀊼Povey􀊼01628􀊼603036􀊼 -10- • ANS Garden & Tree Se,vices • Garden Maintenance • Tree Surgery ( Qualified &􀉪􀉁ained􀉪ID􀉪NPTC 􀈭nda􀈏d)􀉪 • Conifer/Leylandii topping • Grass Cutting • Hedge Cutting • Turf supplied and laid • Paddock Maintenance • Garden Clearance • One Off or Ongoing Maintenance Alastair Brooker Mobile: 07814 006639 Office: 01189 345341 e-mail: anbgardenservices@btintemet. corn Cookham Carpentry "Be.s-poR.e olesi.gvi,s Fully qualified & insured with 15 years' design experience Call Alan on 01628 522533 or 07786 144970 Fitted wardrobes Radiator cabinets Stair balustrades Home office Fitted kitchens Garden design and decking Fencing and gates House renovations DIY disasters rectified MDF-LAMINA TE-OAK MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Thursdays. 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Why the queue? Well, the evening parl'2 SARGEANT & SON FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS MRS P O'NEILL MR J O'NEILL An independent, caring and dignified service ready to assist at all times 24 HOUR SERVlCE • PRIVATE CHAPELS • PRE-PAYMENT FUNERAL PlAN MONUMENTAL MASONS • PRIVATE & WEDDING CAR HIRE HEAD OFFICE 40 CHURCH STREET, SLOUGH, BERKS SL! JPJ SLOUGH (01753) 520081 FAX: (01753) 578620 BRANCHES 61 ST LEONARDS ROAD, WINDSOR SL4 3BX WINDSOR (01753) 865982 13 THE COLONNADE. MAIDENHEAD. BERKS SL6 IQL MAIDENHEAD (01628) 783738 I DORNEY SCHOOL Of Principal Joan Kellett AIDTA B/L WEelvecormy eTs hyuorsdau toy c begiomen ndeancrs iangnd, ibmalplrrooovemr/sl a8t itno -9 padu.ml.t s. Inatte Dormrneyedia tVe i9ll tago 1e 0H pa.lml. . Also childrena et veDorneyry Satu Vridllaagy 1e1 H aa.lml . to 12 noon. Children's classes include line dancing. Private lessons also available. Please telephone Joan (01628) 670003 dc, ________________ ;;;tti MATRIX Plumbing & Heating All work undertaken from changing Tap Washers to Full Installations of Heating Systems & Bathrooms including Tiling • Free No Obligation Quotations • No Call Out Charges • Discounts for Senior Citizens Please contact Steve on Tel: 07919 867833 or e-mail: MatrixPlumbing@Hotmail.com Awa Yol -WWl-111,L,􀅉 Yes ta uya Vl-tl-pub Village Road, Domey, Near Eton Tel: 01628 666612 www.thepalmerarms.com Best Dining Pub in Buckinghamshire 2007 - Good Pub Guide Greene King "Excellence Award" Good Pub Guide 2007 AA 2007 Pub Guide The P􀀌lmer Arms THE SUSAN HANDY SCHOOL OF DANCING Classes for children aged 2 ½ years upwards in Ballet Contemporary Music & Movement Tap and Modern Jazz Ballet and Tap Classes for Adults Classes for Boys only Children entered for examinations in the Enrico Cecchetti method. Classes in Eton, Datchet and Windsor Principal: Susan Handy, F.I.S.T.D. 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school􀑁in􀑁such􀑁a􀑁way.􀑁It􀑁􀋏ame􀑁part􀑁of􀑁her􀑁life􀑁and􀑁she􀑁gave􀑁so􀑁much􀑁towards􀑁the􀑁 running􀑁of􀑁it,􀑁way􀑁beyond􀑁the􀑁call􀑁of􀑁duty.􀑁 Watching􀑁the􀑁delight􀑁she􀑁received􀑁when􀑁 playing􀑁for􀑁the􀑁Music􀑁and􀑁Movement􀑁classes􀑁where􀑁each􀑁week􀑁she􀑁st􀋅ed􀑁the􀑁classes􀑁 off􀑁with􀑁the􀑁in􀐋duction􀑁to􀑁the􀑁very􀑁small􀑁children􀑁of􀑁one􀑁of􀑁the􀑁wonderful􀑁animals􀑁or􀑁 gonks􀑁that􀑁she􀑁had􀑁made􀑁and􀑁making􀑁the􀑁􀋈osphere􀑁so􀑁magical􀑁in􀑁the􀑁class􀑁with􀑁her􀑁 use􀑁of􀑁the􀑁electronic􀑁piano,􀑁giving􀑁such􀑁support􀑁to􀑁the􀑁many􀑁teachers􀑁who􀑁were􀑁 fortunate􀑁enough􀑁to􀑁have􀑁her􀑁play􀑁for􀑁them.􀑁 She􀑁would􀑁teach􀑁the􀑁children􀑁to􀑁sit􀑁up􀑁 straight􀑁demonstrating􀑁herself􀑁right􀑁until􀑁the􀑁end.􀑁 Before􀑁exams􀑁she􀑁would􀑁test􀑁the􀑁 children􀑁on􀑁their􀑁theory􀑁which􀑁she􀑁knew􀑁almost􀑁better􀑁than􀑁me.􀑁She􀑁would􀑁play􀑁over􀑁 and􀑁over􀑁again􀑁the􀑁music􀑁for􀑁a􀑁dance􀑁without􀑁ever􀑁showing􀑁irritation,􀑁so􀑁that􀑁every􀑁 pupil􀑁had􀑁their􀑁fair􀑁share􀑁of􀑁coaching􀑁for􀑁the􀑁exams.􀑁 She􀑁would􀑁complete􀑁the􀑁 competition􀑁crossword􀑁in􀑁the􀑁gaps􀑁on􀑁exam􀑁days􀑁and􀑁would􀑁always􀑁wash􀑁up􀑁the􀑁lunch􀑁 plates􀑁while􀑁my􀑁back􀑁was􀑁􀐑ed.􀑁She􀑁made􀑁costumes,􀑁headdresses,􀑁props􀑁for􀑁the􀑁many􀑁 performances􀑁I􀑁put􀑁on,􀑁􀋄ge􀑁though􀑁I􀑁never􀑁asked􀑁how,􀑁to􀑁have􀑁vast􀑁amounts􀑁of􀑁 supermarket􀑁plastic􀑁carrier􀑁hags􀑁at􀑁the􀑁studio􀑁for􀑁costumes􀑁to􀑁be􀑁carried􀑁around􀑁in􀑁and􀑁 would􀑁make􀑁sure􀑁the􀑁large􀑁amount􀑁of􀑁music􀑁was􀑁always􀑁available􀑁for􀑁the􀑁teachers􀑁to􀑁 choose􀑁for􀑁their􀑁dances.􀑁Technical􀑁things􀑁however􀑁were􀑁not􀑁her􀑁forte,􀑁she􀑁could􀑁never􀑁 work􀑁out􀑁how􀑁to􀑁use􀑁the􀑁CD􀑁player􀑁and􀑁her􀑁mobile􀑁phone􀑁whose􀑁ring􀑁tone􀑁was􀑁Old􀑁 Ma􀋙donald􀑁had􀑁a􀑁F􀋃,􀑁she􀑁hardly􀑁used􀑁as􀑁she􀑁had􀑁one􀑁top􀑁up􀑁voucher􀑁which􀑁lasted􀑁 her􀑁6􀑁years!􀑁 When􀑁I􀑁had􀑁to􀑁fill􀑁in􀑁for􀑁a􀑁young􀑁teacher􀑁who􀑁was􀑁ill􀑁and􀑁I􀑁had􀑁to􀑁be􀑁an􀑁 elephant􀑁she􀑁roared􀑁with􀑁laughter􀑁and􀑁afterwards􀑁bought􀑁me􀑁a􀑁tray􀑁with􀑁a􀑁picture􀑁of􀑁an􀑁 elephant􀑁on􀑁it.􀑁The􀑁barres􀑁and􀑁all􀑁the􀑁necessities􀑁for􀑁a􀑁ballet􀑁class􀑁were􀑁always􀑁ready􀑁 and􀑁put􀑁up􀑁before􀑁I􀑁arrived􀑁at􀑁the􀑁studio􀑁and􀑁a􀑁cup􀑁of􀑁tea􀑁was􀑁then􀑁brought􀑁in.􀑁 Yorkshire􀑁tea,􀑁very􀑁strong,􀑁was􀑁used􀑁in􀑁times􀑁of􀑁s􀐊ss!􀑁Toward􀑁the􀑁end􀑁of􀑁the􀑁terms􀑁 when􀑁both􀑁she􀑁and􀑁I􀑁were􀑁getting􀑁weary,􀑁though􀑁Audrey􀑁would􀑁never􀑁admit􀑁to􀑁being􀑁 tired,􀑁she􀑁would􀑁say􀑁it􀑁was􀑁time􀑁to􀑁play􀑁an􀑁aria􀑁from􀑁Mo􀐺's􀑁Cosi􀑁fan􀑁Tuite􀑁one􀑁of􀑁her􀑁 favo􀐚ites􀑁for􀑁the􀑁adage􀑁exercise􀑁and􀑁we􀑁would􀑁both􀑁laugh􀑁and􀑁feel􀑁be􀐍er.􀑁Sometimes􀑁I􀑁 would􀑁ask􀑁her􀑁to􀑁play􀑁as􀑁though􀑁she􀑁was􀑁a􀑁full􀑁symphony􀑁orchestra􀑁and􀑁she􀑁nearly􀑁took􀑁 off􀑁from􀑁the􀑁piano􀑁stool.􀑁When􀑁I􀑁needed􀑁a􀑁pianist􀑁in􀑁an􀑁emergency􀑁in􀑁London􀑁I􀑁knew􀑁I􀑁 only􀑁had􀑁to􀑁ring􀑁Audrey􀑁and􀑁off􀑁she􀑁would􀑁go􀑁and􀑁really􀑁enjoy􀑁playing􀑁for􀑁a􀑁differ􀋯nt􀑁 teacher.􀑁I􀑁don't􀑁think􀑁in􀑁all􀑁the􀑁twenty-four􀑁years􀑁she􀑁played􀑁for􀑁me􀑁she􀑁got􀑁cross􀑁more􀑁 than􀑁half􀑁a􀑁do􀐹en􀑁times.􀑁If!􀑁need􀑁to􀑁talk􀑁through􀑁a􀑁problem􀑁she􀑁was􀑁there􀑁and􀑁would􀑁 listen􀑁to􀑁me􀑁and􀑁perhaps􀑁so􀑁wisely􀑁suggest􀑁a􀑁way􀑁of􀑁dealing􀑁with􀑁it,􀑁giving􀑁me􀑁the􀑁 benefit􀑁of􀑁her􀑁great􀑁e􀐲perience.􀑁She􀑁was􀑁however􀑁very􀑁cross􀑁􀐦ith􀑁me􀑁when􀑁I􀑁called􀑁her􀑁 doctor􀑁when􀑁she􀑁was􀑁really􀑁poorly.􀑁I􀑁hope􀑁I􀑁am􀑁forgiven􀑁now.􀑁The􀑁gap􀑁left􀑁now􀑁she􀑁has􀑁 gone􀑁will􀑁never􀑁be􀑁filled,􀑁no􀑁one􀑁could􀑁fill􀑁it.􀑁I􀑁am􀑁putting􀑁on􀑁performances􀑁of􀑁the􀑁 Nutcracker􀑁in􀑁July􀑁which􀑁will􀑁be􀑁dedicated􀑁to􀑁her􀑁memory􀑁and􀑁I􀑁am􀑁organising􀑁a􀑁 special􀑁prize􀑁to􀑁be􀑁awarded􀑁to􀑁the􀑁pupil􀑁who􀑁gives􀑁more􀑁to􀑁my􀑁school􀑁than􀑁the􀑁call􀑁of􀑁 duty􀑁as􀑁Audrey􀑁did􀑁for􀑁me.􀑁I􀑁cannot􀑁believe􀑁that􀑁when􀑁I􀑁go􀑁into􀑁the􀑁studio􀑁she􀑁will􀑁not􀑁 be􀑁there􀑁raring􀑁to􀑁go.􀑁All􀑁who􀑁came􀑁into􀑁contact􀑁with􀑁her􀑁and􀑁that􀑁is􀑁very,􀑁very􀑁many􀑁 parents􀑁and􀑁pupils􀑁will􀑁miss􀑁her􀑁so􀑁much.􀑁I􀑁am􀑁very􀑁privileged􀑁to􀑁have􀑁known􀑁her􀑁and􀑁 to􀑁have􀑁had􀑁her􀑁love􀑁and􀑁support􀑁for􀑁twenty-four􀑁years.􀑁Rest􀑁in􀑁Peace,􀑁Awd.􀑁 Susan􀑁Hand􀐶􀑁 -9- NAGGING􀑁􀈰UBT􀑁 Many􀑁may􀑁not􀑁know􀑁that􀑁NAGs􀑁were􀑁formed􀑁and􀑁are􀑁run􀑁by􀑁the􀑁police􀑁at􀑁the􀑁behest􀑁of􀑁 Central􀑁 Go􀐡ment;􀑁 presumably􀑁to􀑁􀊱ct􀑁 as􀑁 an􀑁alternative􀑁 to􀑁 Parish􀑁 Councils.􀑁 I􀑁have􀑁 some􀑁sympathy􀑁with􀑁our􀑁local􀑁PC􀑁and􀑁PCSO􀑁who􀑁are􀑁obliged􀑁to􀑁participate􀑁and􀑁defend􀑁 this􀑁self􀑁selected􀑁quango,􀑁 when􀑁they􀑁would􀑁probably􀑁rather􀑁be􀑁doing􀑁 something􀑁 more􀑁 productive.􀑁(Answers􀑁on􀑁a􀑁postcard,􀑁please.)􀑁 Now,􀑁 the􀑁 current􀑁 friction􀑁 which􀑁 has􀑁 developed􀑁 between􀑁 Dorney􀑁 &􀑁 Taplow􀑁 Parish􀑁 Councils􀑁and􀑁the􀑁 local􀑁NAG􀑁bas􀑁been􀑁well􀑁 documented􀑁 in􀑁the􀑁 local􀑁 press􀈍􀑁was􀑁it􀑁not􀑁 rather􀑁unfortunate􀑁- to􀑁 say􀑁the􀑁least􀑁- that􀑁neither􀑁the􀑁􀉑nspector􀑁or􀑁Sergeant􀑁in􀑁charge􀑁 was􀑁present􀑁to􀑁endeavour􀑁to􀑁justify􀑁the􀑁existence􀑁ofNAGs􀑁to􀑁residents?􀑁 LEGAL􀑁AREA􀑁FORUM?􀑁 Doubts􀑁are􀑁being􀑁raised􀑁as􀑁to􀑁the􀑁legality􀑁of􀑁proposals,􀑁in􀑁the􀑁current􀑁consultation,􀑁for􀑁 police􀑁and􀑁civil􀑁ser􀐠nts􀑁to􀑁be􀑁able􀑁to􀑁vote􀑁 on􀑁matters􀑁of􀑁policy.􀑁This􀑁duty􀑁and􀑁privilege􀑁 bas􀑁always􀑁been􀑁reserved􀑁to􀑁those􀑁properly􀑁elected􀑁by􀑁the􀑁community.􀑁 Surely􀑁it􀑁is􀑁the􀑁 job􀑁of􀑁police􀑁and􀑁civil􀑁servants􀑁to􀑁implement􀑁the􀑁policies􀑁of􀑁Parliament􀑁and􀑁 Councils,􀑁 not􀑁participate􀑁in􀑁their􀑁formulation?􀑁 SLOUGH􀑁PI􀈮LHARMONIC􀑁CHORUS􀑁&􀑁ORCHES􀊘A􀑁 Saturday􀑁17th􀑁May􀑁at􀑁7􀑁.30􀑁p.m.􀑁 Eton􀑁College􀑁School􀑁Hall􀑁 Nelson􀑁Mass􀑁 Songs􀑁of􀑁the􀑁Sea􀑁 Five􀑁Negro􀑁Spirituals􀑁 from􀑁'A􀑁Child􀑁of􀑁our􀑁Time'􀑁 Haydn􀑁 Stanford􀑁 Tippett􀑁 Julia􀑁Doyle􀑁(soprano)􀑁 Laura􀑁Trayhum􀑁(me􀐻o-soprano)􀑁 Oliv􀋻􀑁White􀑁(tenor)􀑁 Alan􀑁Fairs􀑁(bass)􀑁 Tickets􀑁£12􀑁from􀑁Society􀑁Box􀑁Office􀑁07778􀑁356551􀑁(evenings􀑁&􀑁weekends)􀑁 www.sloughphil.freeserve.co.uk􀑁 THE􀑁MILL􀑁AT􀑁SONNING􀑁 Dinner􀑁Thea􀐉􀑁 Box􀑁Office􀑁􀉴􀉞􀑁18􀑁969􀑁8000􀑁 Wednesday􀑁2/4􀑁- Saturday􀑁10/5􀑁THAT'S􀑁LOVE􀑁 A􀑁comedy􀑁written􀑁and􀑁directed􀑁by􀑁Ron􀑁Aldridge􀑁(World Pnmiere) Wednesday􀑁14/5􀑁- Saturday􀑁21/6􀑁M􀊞DER􀑁H􀊜NT􀑁 A􀑁thriller􀑁by􀑁Brian􀑁Clemens􀑁(World Premiere) -10- Olympics? Nimby!!!!! I was taken to the Olympic Games at Wembley in 1947. I was eight, and that was probably the day when my lifelong aversion to most things sporting was born. It was cold, and wet, and we sat in the stand all day watching people running round a track. As I squirmed in my seat, longing to be somewhere else, I learned the meaning of the word 'boring'. Ironically my subsequent working life seemed to involve attendance at many other sporting events - tennis, rugby, football, golf; cricket, rowing, motor racing etc. but the adjective remained the same. I was evidently born without a sporting gene. My loss! I wanted to make that admission, before I wrote any more, because I realize that I am the odd one out. I accept that sport is enjoyed by most people, and that the summit of all sport is Mount Olympus. I fully support the continuation of the Olympic ideal. My question is why don't the wretched games stay in Greece rather than causing chaos and attracting political unrest all over the world? The unedifying sight of Chinese bruisers forcing their way through London and other cities with that daft torch highlights my point. The Oxford English Reference Dictionary points out that 'The Olympics continue despite political problems which have included national boycotts and a massacre ..... There have also been scandals over the use of drugs to enhance athletes' performances.' My point entirely. By turning it into an international circus we create a platform for every political or criminal leader from AdolfHitler onwards to exploit for his, or her, own greater glory. The cost of moving the games every four years is shameful in a world where there is so much poverty. Wouldn •t it be more worthwhile if every interested country contributed a reasonable amount to a permanent home for the games in Greece where it all began? With sophisticated worldwide communications available why does it matter if the games are in London or thousands of miles away, as indeed they will be this year? We are now watching helplessly as our leaders pour more and more of our money into trying to outdo everyone else. We are already well above the original estimates for London and we are still four years and an economic downturn away from the opening ceremony. It is not as thougb we have been much good, in recent years, at delivering buildings on time and on budget or indeed, buildings that wmk. (Don't mention terminal 5.) Is this really a subject for Dorney Parish News? Yes, I think so. We are going to be a major Olympic venue. Britain will strive to outdo everyone else, so buildings, ttaffic and noise will grow with little or no control or concern for the neighbours. We will also become a significant terrorist target for the duration of the games so village life will not be the same. That was all unusually serious for me. Sorry. But we can see the rowing trench from our house. Perhaps ifmy mwn hadn't dragged me off to the rain soaked Olympics of 1947 where I sat eating soggy sardine sandwiches and wondering why I was there, I wouldn't be thinking - all these years later - Olympics? Not in my back yard, please!!!!! Geoffrey Atkinson " PIANIST REQUIRED for Monday and Thursday evenings in Eton to play for ballet classes. Needs to be able to sight read and improvise. Please contact Mrs Susan Handy on 01753 542672 for further details " -11- I I Dorney Social Diary Saturday 10'" May Wednesday 21" May Tuesday 21'" May ) Wednesday 21'" May ) DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITIEE DORNEY OVER 60's CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT DORNEY YOUTH CLUB (for children of the parish) RAINBOWS BROWNIES LITTLE FISHES For pre-school children (and parents or caren) Songs, stories, treasure hunts, fun and refreshments. VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS TV AP Sponsored Wolk Etoo Wick History Group Meeting Etoo Wick Village Holl 7.30 p.m. DDBS visit to Cliveden gardens Cliveden car park 7 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month (escept August) Eton Dorney Centre 8 p.m. Second Monday or alternate months i.e. May, Joly Village Holl 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month unless indicated (*) 12.15 - 2.00 Dates 2008: 20/5* 10/6 sn Every Tuesday Village HaU 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday V"dlage Holl 7 - 10 p.m. Telephone 01628 629381 (between 4.30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) Every Thunday evening during term time in hut in grounds of Dorney Sehool 7-11 year olds 6.30 p.m - 8 p.m. 12-16 yearolds 8 p.m. - 9.30/10 p.m. Every Thursday Village Holl 4.30-5.45 p.m. Every Thunday Village HaU 6-7.30 p.m. Every Wednesday St. John's Church, Etoo Wick 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Dawn Russell 01628 784Sl5 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME Area Co--onlinator:• Jon Willmore 01628 663334 jwillm@btinternet.com TO REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE POLICE 084S8 505505 TO REPORT INCIDENTS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE 999 -12- Windrush,􀑁Village􀑁Road,􀑁Dorney􀑁 April􀑁18,􀑁2008􀑁 􀈭ear􀑁Editor,􀑁 Best􀑁Kept􀑁Village􀑁Competition􀑁 At􀑁the􀑁Annual􀑁Parish􀑁M􀋸ng􀑁I􀑁volunteered􀑁to􀑁co-ordinate􀑁our􀑁efforts􀑁in􀑁this􀑁event􀑁and􀑁 requested􀑁support􀑁from􀑁Dorney􀑁Reach.􀑁 This􀑁came􀑁spontaneously􀑁from􀑁Alan􀑁Russell􀑁 who􀑁helped􀑁a􀑁lot􀑁last􀑁year,􀑁particularly􀑁in􀑁repairing􀑁the􀑁wooden􀑁posts􀑁around􀑁the􀑁 Village􀑁Hall􀑁car􀑁park.􀑁 This􀑁is􀑁a􀑁task􀑁he􀑁has􀑁already􀑁started􀑁on􀑁again􀑁this􀑁year􀑁as􀑁they􀑁 seem􀑁not􀑁to􀑁be􀑁able􀑁to􀑁be􀑁seen􀑁by􀑁drivers􀑁of􀑁4x4s!􀑁 Bucks􀑁CC􀑁has􀑁informed􀑁the􀑁Parish􀑁Council􀑁that􀑁they􀑁will􀑁be􀑁providing􀑁a􀑁Community􀑁 Gang􀑁of􀑁two􀑁men􀑁and􀑁a􀑁vehicle􀑁for􀑁one􀑁week􀑁four􀑁􀐅mes􀑁a􀑁year.􀑁 Consequently􀑁I􀑁 emailed􀑁the􀑁clerk􀑁with􀑁a􀑁list􀑁of􀑁defects􀑁that􀑁need􀑁fixing􀑁and􀑁within􀑁a􀑁day􀑁they􀑁were􀑁 repairing􀑁the􀑁"gate"􀑁on􀑁the􀑁cattle􀑁grid􀑁which􀑁was􀑁demolished􀑁before􀑁Christmas.􀑁 Other􀑁 things􀑁the􀑁gang􀑁will􀑁undertake􀑁is􀑁the􀑁cutting􀑁back􀑁of􀑁vegetation􀑁around􀑁highway􀑁signs,􀑁 the􀑁cleaning􀑁of􀑁same,􀑁clearing􀑁silt􀑁from􀑁junctions􀑁and􀑁channels,􀑁minor􀑁verge􀑁repairs,􀑁 weed􀑁treatment􀑁and􀑁so􀑁on.􀑁Great􀑁news!􀑁 The􀑁parish􀑁hand􀐵man􀑁􀉜ohn􀑁Muir􀑁has􀑁been􀑁tidying􀑁up􀑁around􀑁the􀑁Village􀑁Hall􀑁and􀑁 trimming􀑁back􀑁untidy􀑁beds􀑁on􀑁the􀑁pathways􀑁to􀑁it􀑁from􀑁􀉆􀋗ourt􀑁Close.􀑁 He􀑁has􀑁also􀑁 prepared􀑁the􀑁flowerbed􀑁and􀑁we􀑁have􀑁an􀑁offer􀑁from􀑁The􀑁Walled􀑁Garden􀑁Centre􀑁for􀑁more􀑁 plants.􀑁 The􀑁Village􀑁Hall􀑁let􀑁us􀑁down􀑁last􀑁year.􀑁 A􀑁comment􀑁was􀑁made􀑁by􀑁the􀑁judges􀑁that􀑁it􀑁was􀑁 "somewhat􀑁forlorn􀑁and􀑁remote",􀑁with􀑁the􀑁exterior􀑁shabby􀑁and􀑁in􀑁need􀑁of􀑁maintenance.􀑁 It􀑁was􀑁good􀑁to􀑁hear􀑁at􀑁the􀑁Annual􀑁Meeting􀑁that􀑁plans􀑁are􀑁being􀑁prepared􀑁to􀑁upgrade.􀑁 􀊚ntil􀑁this􀑁happens􀑁we'll􀑁have􀑁to􀑁do􀑁whatever􀑁we􀑁can􀑁to􀑁improve􀑁its􀑁appe􀊾􀊯nce.􀑁 Alan􀑁 and􀑁I􀑁will􀑁be􀑁looking􀑁763or􀑁a􀑁few􀑁volunteers􀑁to􀑁assist􀑁in􀑁this􀑁task.􀑁 􀉏f􀑁you􀑁notice􀑁things􀑁which􀑁need􀑁improving􀑁please􀑁contact􀑁Alan􀑁for􀑁Dorney􀑁Reach􀑁or􀑁 myself􀑁for􀑁Dorney􀑁Village􀑁so􀑁that􀑁we􀑁can􀑁request􀑁assistance􀑁from􀑁John􀑁or􀑁the􀑁 community􀑁gang.􀑁 Please􀑁do􀑁your􀑁bit􀑁by􀑁keeping􀑁your􀑁frontages􀑁tidy,􀑁clearing􀑁litter􀑁 around􀑁your􀑁property􀑁and􀑁helping􀑁us􀑁to􀑁improve􀑁on􀑁last􀑁year's􀑁performance.􀑁 The􀑁judges'􀑁final􀑁comments􀑁were􀑁"Overall􀑁we􀑁needed􀑁to􀑁see􀑁more􀑁evidence􀑁of􀑁 community􀑁effort".􀑁 􀉝udging􀑁is􀑁usually􀑁mid􀑁May􀑁to􀑁the􀑁end􀑁of􀑁June.􀑁 Many􀑁thanks.􀑁 Nick􀑁Teale􀑁 Nick􀑁tel.􀑁01628605177􀑁 Alan􀑁tel.􀑁01628784515􀑁 -13- .POL.ICET APLOW & DORNEY NEIGHBOURHOOD UPDATE South Bucks District Council d--􀀨 ..... 􀀄12 ... Workina in Partnership for our Communities APRIL NEWSLETTER The last Neighbourhood Action Group meeting was held on 17th March 2008. The group are still working on Speeding and will be carrying out further speed enforcement in the Taplow & Dorney areas on 14th April 08, and will be taking up the challenge of parking issues in the area at the next meeting on 21" April 08. The group recently provided a report to Taplow Parish council recommending the purchase of a Speed Indicator Device; unfortunately this was turned down. However, Thames Valley Police do have access to a Speed Indicator Device which the NAG have the opportunity to use and will do sporadic campaigns to continue to raise awareness. The local neighbourhood team will also be out and about conducting speed enforcement with the laser. The group have achieved three quick wins this month these being: I. Fencing has been placed around the railway bridges in Taplow to prevent access to the lines. This was identified as a problem on the last EVA and working together with Network Rail we have been able to have this rectified. 2. New signs have been placed on the bridleway that runs from Amerden Lane to Marsh Lane, Taplow. This is in response to complaints to police about drivers using it as a cut through. Now that the signs are in place sporadic enforcement will be carried out on those using the bridleway and £30 fines will be issued. 3. A vehicle has been removed from Oak Stubbs Lane having been parked for several weeks on the pavement causing pedestrians to walk in the road. We are now trying to set up details on the Thames Valley Police website about what the NAG are achieving/future projects and who your local NAG members are. www.thamesvalley.police.co.uk There were 1 1 burglaries in the Taplow & Dorney area between 1/3/08 and 31/3/08. We would like to remind residents to continue to be vigilant and to keep doors locked and valuables out of sight. The neighbourhood team recently held a Burglary Awareness Campaign at Sainsbury's offering crime reduction advice and timer switches in an effort to try to reduce the number of burglaries which have been occurring. If you would like property marking kits then please contact PCSO O'Connell or PC Walker. Unfortunately, vehicle crime has risen this month and there were a total of 10 in the Taplow & Dorney area over the month of March. Thames Valley Police are planning several operations in this area over the next month to try to combat this. Please do not -14- leave valuables on display, particularly lap top bags and sat navs. If you seen anything suspicious then please call the 08458 505 505 non emergency number. Environmental audits have been carried out and it was noted that there has been a vast improvement since the last audit. There are still some areas in Taplow & Dorney which have graffiti/litter which we are hoping to address in the next few weeks. These audits are done every three/four months and have significantly helped to clear up some areas .. __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____ _ _ TAPLOW & DORNEY NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTION GROUP YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Q1. Why have a NAG when we have a Parish Council? A: The NAG Is a group of community members/0111anlsations set up to tackle local lssues/aime and disorder matters. They in effect can assist in providing a muHi agency approach to problem solving with community and 1/0tunteer input and involvement. Q2. Why are lhel9 no minutes available to the Public. A. Details of the meetings are placed straight onto a priority profile document which may contain sensitive material so publishing it is difficult. However, a newsletter is published every month which goes out via the Ringmaster system and Into the Parish Megazlne. Q3. Why do we not know who our NAG members are? A: The NAG is made up often local residents from both Taplow & Dorney, Cheinnan from both Tapiow & Dorney Parish Councils, Neighbourtlood watch and the Neighbourtlood Police Team. The NAG members have agreed to make their detaUs public and we are hoping to have this set up on the Thames VaHey Police website soon. www.thamesvaHey.police.co.uk SBOC, Head Teachers are also involved on an as and when required basis to answer any questions or provide support. Q4. Why are the members unelected people deciding what issues affect Dorney & Taplow? A. The members of the NAG are residents from both Taplow & Dorney so they have a good understanding of what the local problems are in their areas. These volunteers put themselves forward to participate on the committee after the Initial public meetings. Elected members from the Palish Councils from both Taplow & Dorney are on the NAG and as such represent the view of residents. It should be notad that the make up on the NAG shoukl be representative of the oommunlty and all of the groups within it. Q&. Why are the meetings closed and not run aa a parish council meeting? A. Meetings are closed as again they contain sensttlve and prtvate infoonation. In addition they are a problem solvtng group working together to resolve local issues with other agencies. Q6. Why Is It invitation only to become a member of the group? A. So that the group is not unmanageable we run a waiting list for anyone who wishes to take part. When a member leaves then the next volunteer will be invited to join. DORNEY TENNIS COURT Open to all £2.SO per hour or yearly season tickets available as follows:£ 10 under the age of 18. £20 aged 18 and over. £35 family Contact Charlie Coisb 01628 629381 -15- Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney Dear Editor, PLANTS, BIRDS, KITES & CROCS. March blew in like a lion and cold with it - the coldest Easter for 44 years. So climatologists and scientists 'nought,' Dame Bridget of County Wicklow, Emerald Isle 'one' so far. Despite the cold winds, daffodils; tulips; hyacinths; great hyacinths (deep blue); cowslips; green leaved alkanet with blue and white flowers; forget-me-nots (blue); violets; pansies; white alyssum; red quince; yellow mahonia; primulas, all fared well as did yellow mimosa trees (originally from the Mediterranean); white and red camellia bushes; white and pink magnolia trees. With the warmer end of March and beginning of April, lilac trees are ready to burst forth. Meanwhile, there has been a lot of bird activity with lots of moss and twigs disappearing for nesting. Robins; blackbirds; blue tits; great tits; greenfinches; goldfinches; green and spotted woodpeckers; hedge accentors; some sparrows; starlings; wood pigeons; ring doves; chaffinches; wrens and our resident Memorial Garden crows all very busy. The male songbirds have been singing their hearts out to attract the females, but it is getting more difficult for them owing to the cacophony of noise that they and indeed ourselves have to endure today. With constant noise from the M4 traffic; speeding cars through Dorney and the Parish, plus aircraft noise, ornithologists are concerned that some songbirds will move away to quieter areas. Some urban areas now have no songbirds at all. These birds cannot cope with constant NOISE! - as they fail to be heard and attract females. Now for the good news. The Red Kite, one of England's rarest birds and usually resident in Wales, is making its way eastwards across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. It is a large bird, standing up to 25inches tall with a wing span of around 5ft. It has a white head and neck; rufous (reddish) upperparts, breast and belly; beautiful long, deeply forked reddish tail; yellow, hooked bill and yellow legs. Strong and powerful, it soars and glides effortlessly in large sweeping circles. I have seen it soaring in Hambleden valley, between Marlow and Henley; over Maidenhead Thicket and St. Mark's Hospital, Maidenhead and more recently on April 4th this year, a resident in Dorney Reach saw one soaring above Harcourt Road. What a wonderful sight! Perhaps we will see him soaring over Dorney Common and the two Jubilee River man-made hills before long. Recently, Sir David Attenborough in his Natural World series approached a female crocodile sitting on her nest. As he crept up behind her, she suddenly turned and snapped at him. "Phew, that was close," he said. So for Sir David and anyone else tempted to dabble with crocodiles, I'll sign off with this salutary piano piece, and words of wisdom:- • Never smile at a crocodile No you can't get friendly with a crocodile Don't be taken in by his welcome grin He's imagining how well you'd fit within his skin Regards, Never smile at a crocodile Never tip your hat and stop to talk a while Never run, walk away Say "good night" not "good day" Clear the aisle and never smile At Mister Crocodile! Tony Dixon-Smith (D D) •won11 & Mask by Jack Lawroolu and Fruk Clmrchlll (1952) -16- et in 9 acres of eautiful Groun Private Nursing & Residential Care Home • Highest quality 24 hour professional nursing care • Bedrooms - en-suite, telephone & TV • Nurse call & intercom system • Automatic lifts • Relaxed friendly atmosphere ... 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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 Children's classes include line dancing. Private lessons also available. Please telephone Joan (01628) 670003 MATRIX Plumbing & Heating All work undertaken from changing Tap Washers to Full Installations of Heating Systems & Bathrooms including Tiling • Free No Obligation Quotations • No Call Out Charges • Discounts for Senior Citizens Please contact Steve on Tel: 07919 867833 or e-mail: MatrixPlumbing@Hotmail.com Tvie PCILw.,ey Arw.,s Awa Yol-w1,111,􀀖 Yes ta uya 111,t/-pub Village Road, Dorney, Near Eton Tel: 01628 666612 www.thepalmerarms.com Best Dining Pub in Buckinghamshire 2007 - Good Pub Guide Greene King "Excellence Award" Good Pub Guide 2007 AA 2007 Pub Guide THE SUSAN HANDY SCHOOL OF DANCING Classes for children aged 2½ years upwards in Ballet Contemporary Music & Movement Tap and Modern Jazz Ballet and Tap Classes for Adults Classes for Boys only Children entered for examinations in the Enrico Cecchetti method. Classes in Eton, Datchet and Windsor Principal: Susan Handy, F.I.S.T.D. 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DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL meets on the second Tuesday of ewry month except August. Meetings are held at the Eton Domey Centre in Lake End Road, normalty from 8pm - 10pm. County & District CouncillCN'S and Police (0845 8505 505) often attend. Residents arc welcome and may ask questions. Refreshments are usually served. SPRING IS definitely HERE !!!!!! IF WE ARE TO ENTER THE BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPE I I I ION WE MUST MAKE OUR VILLAGE TIDY PI.EASE MAINTAIN THE AREA ADJACENT TO YOUR PROPERTY CUT THE GRASS ON A REGULAR BASIS KEEP YOUR HEDGES TRIMMED AND LEAF DROP CLEARED REPORT ANY PROBLEMS WITH NEWLY PLANTED TREES DO NOT PARK OR DRIVE ON VERGES IF NO PARKING SPACE IS AVAILABLE WITHIN YOUR PROPERTY PLEASE PARK IN THE ROAD , AND ASK YOUR GUESTS TO DO LIKEWISE, DRIVING & PARKING ON VERGES IS ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGING, ANTI-SOCIAL AND ILLEGAL. issueer@usea,ora,uk 10 June 2008 -20- et in 9 acres of eautiful Groun Private Nursing & Residential Care Home • Highest quality 24 hour professional nursing care • 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 conservatories • Excellent food, choice of menus, special diets • Long or short stay accommodation • Activities Co-ordinator • Visitors always welcome Parliament Lane, Burnham, Bucks SLI SNU Midway Between M4 & M40 Motorways 01628 667345 www.burnhamlodgecare.com it&td'dJkd -f7-f2 SARGEANT & SON FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS MRS P O'NEILL MR J O'NEILL An independent. can'ng and dignified service ready to assist at aJJ times 24 HOUR SERVICE • PRIVATE CHAPELS • PRE-PAYMENT FUNERAL PLAN MONUMENTAL MASONS • PRIVATE & WEDDING CAR HIRE HEAD OFFICE 40 CHURCH STREET, SLOUGH, BERKS SLI JPJ SLOUGH (01753) 520081 FAX: (01753) 578620 BRANCHES 61 ST LEONARDS ROAD, WINDSOR SL4 3BX WINDSOR (OJ 753) 865982 13 THE COLONNADE, MAIDENHEAD. BERKS Sl.6 1OL MAIDENHEAD (01628) 783738 .. • E. DORNEY SCHOOL OF Principal Joan Kellett AIDTA BIL Welcomes you to come dancing, ballroom/latin - adults. Every Thursday beginners and itnprovers 8 to 9 p.m. Intennediate 9 to 10 p.m. at Dorney Village Hall. Also children every Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 noon. at Dorney Village Hall Children's classes include line dancing. Private lessons also available. Please telephone Joan (01628) 670003 MATRIX Plumbing & Heating All work undertaken from changing Tap Washers to Full Installations of Heating Systems & Bathrooms including Tiling • Free No Obligation Quotations • No Call Out Charges • Discounts for Senior Citizens Please contact Steve on Tel: 07919 867833 or e-mail: MatrixPlumbing@Hotmail.com Awa l"ol-wl,11\,􀁎 l"esta ul"a 111,t/-pub Village Road, Dorney, NearEton Tel: 01628 666612 www thepalmerarms. com Best Dining Pub in Buckinghamshire 2007 - Good Pub Guide Greene King "Excellence Award" Good Pub Guide 2007 AA 2007 Pub Guide , THE SUSAN HANDY SCHOOL OF DANCING Classes for children aged 2½ years upwards in Ballet Contemporary Music & Movement Tap and Modern Jazz Ballet and Tap Classes for Adults Classes for Boys only Children entered for examinations in the Enrico Cecchetti method. Classes in Eton, Datchet and Windsor Principal: Susan Handy, F.I.S.T.D. Enquiries: Telephone 01753 542672 (iiiiii W '8%:􀀠􀀡􀀢􀀣􀀤􀀥􀀦=::::J:t:W::u:􀀧􀀨· .:􀀩 . .'i,.SiW.®Wf.m-.􀀪 ====- 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 Condi tioning Hours of Business: 08:30 - 17:30 Monday - Friday Tel/Fax: 01628 603188 whgcoltd@btconnect.com Printed by Millside Media Group - Tel: 01628 529742 sales@millsidemedia.co.uk ·1 j :I \ Planet DEFRA Of all ministries surely the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs must be the oddest. When we were in the foot and mouth zone they pointed out that my neighbour's goats needed to be on their register since goats can carry the disease. Shortly after that the DEFRA vets arrived to test the cattle on the Common. They went to immense trouble to ensure that not a single beast was missed so that there could be no cross infection. All very commendable, but they wouldn't test the nearby goats because the registration paper work hadn't gone through. As far as DEFRA was concerned, the goats didn't exist, so they couldn't spread infection. QED. The tests happened weeks later. Now, an "lMPORTANT" letter has arrived from planet DEFRA. Have you had one? It is a masterpiece worthy of Sir Humphrey Appleby himself It is about flooding. It says that there is to be a telephone survey ·'about attitudes to measures that prevent floodwater enteri11g a property (resistance) or reduce impacts on the property when flooded (resilience)." What???? It goes on to say "Participation in the survey is optional and anonymous" which is a comfort, and - wait for it; the letter, which is dated 3rd January 2008 states that "The telephone survey will take place during November-early December 2007." I blame it on the time travel between planet DEFRA and Earth, myself. Seriously No joking now. A few days ago I almost killed someone at the junction of Boveney and Common Roads. I still go cold when I think about it. It was a particularly dark and wet early morning. Common Road looked clear so I started to drive out briskly: then there was a shout which I heard through the soft top ofmy car and, suddenly, there was a cyclist in my headlights inches from my bumper. Only luck and a fraction of a second avoided a collision that would certainly have caused serious injury and perhaps even death. Point of story? He had no lights at all on his bike and was wearing dark clothes. I simply did not see him. I have written in a light hearted way about this law breaking behaviour before, and warned about the danger, but now I am truly angry and frightened. What would have happened to nis family if they had lost him? How would I and my family have felt, or been treated for that matter? Obviously the police would have been involved, but wouldn't it be better for them to prevent accidents than to have to pick up the pieces after them? Please, as the number of cycles on our roads grows, let's have stronger cycling laws and enforcement? Roads are dangerous, cyclists are vulnerable. It must be better to prosecute the irresponsible ones than to maim or kill them as l so nearly did the other day. Back to Lighter Matters (and Evenings) At a party during Christmas a Welsh neighbour from a well known rugger playing family surprised us all by calling for a campaign to bring back cricket in Dorney. Oh for those long hot summer days, leather on willow, cold tea and stale sandwiches. Well, how about it? I think it is a great idea so long as I don't have to play. Geoffrey Atkinson MARLOW MOBILE LIBRARY Visits Dorney Reach on alternate Thursdays. Meadow Way 1 .30 - 1 .45 p.m. Dates for 2008 Febmary 7 2 1 March 6 20 April 3 17 May I 15 29 -7- 􀀴 I ,, I U POLICE we can """ "'-' Bw,•, s,,I,•, TAPLOW & DORNEY NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTION GROUP •.􀀕 .• -􀀖,,􀀗c ·:. Sout:h Bucks _ ,,,.. ,., , _ Dlsn-lc::-l Council Working in Partnership for our Communities Newsletter The Neighbourhood Action Group has been up and running for approximately six months now The group is made up oflocal residents/businesses/councillors and the Taplow & Dorney neighbourhood Policing Team The group has been working together on the first priority raised at the public meeting which was identified as speeding. So far using data supplied by the public and information collected by the group by surveys we have been able to identify various roads around Taplow & Dorney which have a perceived speeding problem. The group have since been working together with other partner agencies to raise awareness around the area and police have been conducting speed enforcement on the roads in question. The NAG are now looking into ways to reduce speeding in the area such as restrictions and speed indicator device to slow vehicles going into the villages. The group have also compiled a report of their findings so far which has been presented to the Highways department for consideration in the speed review. Using visual audits of the area we have been able to achieve several quick wins such as having the railway bridges in Taplow cleared of graffiti and re-painted and yellow lines have been placed around the Taplow Railway station which has helped with visibility. The group are also trying to organise for a visibility mirror to be placed on the junction of Rectory Road and Hill Farm Road, Taplow, to assist with the blind spot on this junction. Hedgerows have been cut back and abandoned/burnt out vehicles have been removed. The group have planned further enforcement with the local policing team for February & March and there is also to be speed awareness campaign to be held at Sainsbury's and the Bishop Centre in Taplow. Plans are also in place to survey the residents of Dorney to discuss what they would like achieved in the area i.e additional lighting/play area etc. lfyou have any queries or would like to attend a meeting then please contact PC Walker or PCSO o·connell on 08458 505 505 LENT LUNCHES 2008 The following lunch in aid of charity has been arranged during this Lent: Thursday 14th February at the Eton Dorney Centre, Lake End Road, Dorney The lunch will be hosted by Ged and Sue Pearce in aid of Mina Trethewey's trip to the Philippines in the summer to help with a charity project there. Please come along, meet some neighbours and bring your friends. A light lunch is served from noon to 2pm. -s- • • ,i:;.,w, i ASK ME ANOTHER Speeding, gravel, Third Runway - we are inundated with more consultations on local matters than you can shake a pen at. In fact, you are probably not reading this pearl because you are too busy being consulted' And the Councils are seemingly so occupied with thinking up matters upon which to consult that they do not have the time or resources to deal with our current planning issues and urgent enforcements. (S)NAG Observers attending meetings (where were you?) of the Government/police sponsored Neighbourhood Action Group are expressing concern that these events are run contrary to all general perceptions as to how such affairs should be properly conducted. There is no conventional Agenda; minutes (if they exist) remain unapproved. At a recent meeting the new Chairman was not elected but appointed by the resigning incumbent' Failure to act on priority matters agreed by residents at the inaugural meeting in June (parking), was justified on the grounds that that meeting was ""unrepresentative"; and therefore further consultation was necessary. Who decided that there was a 'problem' and why it was not revealed earlier remained unexplained. Now, no fewer than six paid public servants sat at this month's meeting and those "unrepresentatives" who turned up last June may feel that we could well manage without this expensive and arguably undemocratic caucus. Maybe improved procedures and communication would encourage broader (and more "representative"?) participation and better cooperation with the elected Parish Council, to everyone's advantage. HANGING OFFENCE? Parish Councillors (penna-tanned or otherwise) who have so far failed to complete a declaration that they have not received any donations in excess of £25, have been threatened, by District Council apparatchiks, with suspension. 􀀧 Kejers f ebruar􀀨 2008 THE GRIMM PLAYERS present SALAD DAYS Music by Julian Slade Book and Lyrics by Dorothy Reynolds & Julian Slade Tuesday 1 9 - Saturday 23 February 7.45 pm Sat matinee 3.00 pm The Desborough Suite, Maidenhead Box Office O 1628 624 798 Tickets: Tues. Wed. Thurs. & Sat matinee £ 1 1 Fri. Sat. £ 1 2 See our correspondent Geoffrey Atkinson in the role of Uncle Zed -9- Montessori World Tour My trip round the world, complete with tremor and wheelchair, was a most wonderful experience. I stayed in each country a week and offered to give two lectures on one day on Montessori, linking it with new brain research. In return they had to give me my inclusive board and take me to see something of their city or country. They could charge for my lectures but should then give the money to a children's project in their own country. I was treated as a celebrity and as it was only for a short time, I loved it! I was greeted at airports with garlands, had ambassadors at my university lectures, television and newspapers and so many photographs in spite of saying that the messenger is not important, it is the message. I went to China, The Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and Washington USA. The most amazing city was Shanghai. If you can go, do get there for it is truly magnificent, with the old architecture in amongst the most wonderful exciting modern architecture I have ever seen. At night it is magical with the outlines of the buildings lit by lasers. The most pleasant place to live in for me was Malaysia. I stayed in the city of Kuala Lumpur. I was there for Divali. It has a wonderful climate for me and nature is so lush there and beautiful, and the trees so large. The country I least liked was The Philippines. I liked the people but disliked their way of life. Every building has its fully armed guards, even residences. When I went to their Mall in Manila everyone had to be searched before being allowed in. The most well mixed harmoniously racially was Singapore. This is cleverly done by the four main religious festivals being celebrated joyously by everyone, as there is a complete shut down of everything. This is so that EVERYONE may join in the celebrations. The most extraordinary experience for me was this: I got into the plane in the evening in Wellington New Zealand on Thursday evening and we were given dinner. Then later the lights were put down for the night, and we slept. When we woke after our night on Friday morning, we were given breakfast and disembarked in Los Angeles. I was astonished to find that it was still THURSDAY! I then got in a plane and travelled another three thousand miles, six hours, to Washington, only to find that it was early on THURSDAY! TIME TRAVEL? Phyllis Wallbank Phyllis will soon be off on her travels again. Israel in March; Russia in April. Whal stamina! Bon voyage from us all. Ed. -10- VALEl1'GD1E -CAtteE IN THE (7) (7) V I L L A. G E H A L L ON 8ATV:B.I> A Y I6TH F E E :B.VA :B. Y 8 J.>.M. GOOD DISCO/GOOD FUN HOT SUPPER : RAFFLE BRING YOUR OWN DRINK AND GLASSES TICKETS £12 PHONE MARY BAKER 01628 661435 Uor-ney Vlllaae tiall Manaaement £,ommlttee -11- ANS GARDEN SERVICES All aspects of tree work and garden maintenance undertaken to include:- grass cutting (large or small gardens), hedge cutting, strimming, leaf blowing, fencing, small patios, turf supplied and laid, garden clearance. Alastair Brooker Mobile: 07814 006639 Office: 01189 345341 e-mail: anbgardenservices@btintemet.com DORNEY VILLAGE CAROL SINGING I would like to thank all those who took part in the carol singing around the village and to those who gave so generously. We raised £160 which was a marvellous result, the best for a number of years. As with previous years half went to Cancer Bae-Up a charity that supports family and fiiends of those suffering and dying of cancer along with much needed research and the other half to the work and upkeep of our lovely old parish church of St James the Less. Many thanks again, Angie Wood-Dow and family. 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December Monday 22nd December Wednesday 31• December Saturday 10• January Wednesday 14th January Saturday 14t1i February DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITIEE DORNEY OVER 60's CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT DORNEY Youm CLUB (for children of the parilih) RAINBOWS BROWNIES LITTLE FISHES For pre-school children (and parents or carers) Songs, stories, treasure hunts, fun and refreshments. VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS Dorney Court Christmas Trees Sale Far end Walled Garden Car Park 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Mama Mia! West End theatre trip Coaches from banjo S.30.p.m. Carol Singing in Dorney Village Start from Old Dimmings 6.30 p.m. DVHMC New Year's Eve Party Village Hall 8.30 p.m. to 1.00 a.m. Caldicott Choral Society concert Centenary Hall, Caldicott 7 .00 p.m. Eton Wick History Group Meeting Eton Wick Village Hall 7.30 p.m. DVHMC Valentine Dance Village Hall 8.00 p.m. - 12.30 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month (except August) Eton Dorney Centre 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. January, March Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Second Tuesday in month unless indicated (•) 12.15 - 2.00 Dates: 9/12 13/1 Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7 - 10 p.m. Telephone 01628 629381 (between 4,311-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) Every Thursday evening during term time in but in grounds of Dorney School 7-11 year olds 6.30 p.m - 8 p.m. 12-16 year olds 8 p.m. - 9.30/10 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 4.311-5.45 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall &-7.30 p.m. Every Wednesday St. John's Church, Eton Wick 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Dawn Russell 01628 784515 -12- I • -------------------- -- - -- - - - - -- - - - - - - Bl:luer 3cPt'Ccl. 1ft iB clJ0113 ftiltre uilteo I lc1&ft -1lo fie :IOU -cl :IOU llli11 -􀂺 &polills lw8 􀉉 d Jc,A_ Bel.tCl."O I sf'\18 30fl 􀂺 li&ft . i -,aft Uldl!'Jt :IOU c:docuO pc11.>khla 􀉊 s)cf8 ut fthe pcb.>i&h; 􀉋 :lcrl c1o c1o110 811ft ecm.4 "3 fthe JIAB people OP :lcrl 1lld:I 811ft 81i1'111D!'el;, elld&ftiBecl I,:, K'1tl fthcrqJlt pftlp8 :lcrlcl like fthcrA. .. loe edl.'eVu1 Ulctlllt :lcrl 1.. d fthe 9llcl o\t Cdk sfkdo&. 1'1111 cloltft 􀉌􀉍....,.fie skfpps -cl fthe 􀉎 Oil fthe pcdh- AJtcl clOll"D 80 8peocliJta CIPCmtcl,. :lcrl JtdAe ad ecm.4 "3 fthe ehidJrnlcDl udOh fthe spoecl 8fJll he iB adfthia q,. 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Ollll o\t fth088 (tJ.aee lCWlleh- udeh 􀉛 8d:i8 ftlhn.-o iB JlO sueh fthflta c1& louO ftlhn.-o sJtm.ael;, IIW8'D loe •- spcmo d fthe ldke? 􀏘 -13- kfetr6 t)ea,,,/e,, 2008 Ul.ffilt loOa o\t lu,r. bclUQ!ie PARISH PUMP j Chairman: Keith Harris (01628 603856) Councillors:Andrew Purdie (670611) Graham Easton(627416) Ken Ridunoncl(626972),' ... .,,., -'"""'" Publish«/ on behalf of DoroeyPorish _, Clerk: 61enda Collins (01753 6!515331) Jffl l>ax(603486 ),Allee Foxlcy (660268) Peter Smith (County Cllr -017!13 827034) FORTHCOMING MEETINGS: T.......,,, f)cc 9, Jon 13, Feb 10, Mor 10, April 14, Miry 12. ANNUAL MEETING : MARCH 25th. SCHEDULa> GRASS CUTTIN6, tu be ad.tscd PARISH APPRAISAL Resutts of the appl'Qlsal arc printed elsewhere In this 111GgGZlnc. Residents' opinl- will , be used to update, where necessary, our Parish Pion. BEST KEPT VIU-AGe? The Council Is ncgotiatfng with Bucks County for dcwf,.ment of certain cnvil'ONMntol functions tu the Parish Council, with ..,...ate funding. If finalised, we will be able tu IIICNGSC the .....,t of labour owllablc tu 1- the -of the porlsh. Unfortunately, curront eontNctors will cont1 .... tu cut the grass and we arc hopeful but not """°ctont of I􀅏 performance during 2009. Pcrhops It is time to ensure thot your frontage Is up tu scratdl. POLICE Locol police wm continue tu opcrotc rodar guns In the oreo on • fairly N9"ior basis. This Council will sponsor Vehicle Actiwtcd Signs during the corly months of 2009: -lncd Speed and ANPR devices moy be deployed on • N9"lor basis. It - natcd thot I􀅏 pollcc presence had resulted in • IQJ'9C reduction In ontf..soclol behcmour ... r the Hollowccn/Fireworks pcnod. MIFl>T l>orncy and Toplow Councils will be mectlng early in l>cc:cmber tu discuss Joint strategics on mottcrs of nituol interest. PLAY AREA PROJECT GROUP The - is -!ting confirmotlon thot llistric:t Is oblc tu molcc owiloblc the profffl'Cd site on TNll'lpcr's Field, befors 􀏖Ing tu mors dctollcd planning. llORNEY LAKE PLAi'l'IING - GENERAL County hos ,u facto oeccptcd responsibilHy for Lokc planning, ot lcost for the time being, and hos token oction in rapcct of Yiolotlons of Lake planning consents, resulting In the ...........i of the offending stnictures. County Is all'Nntiy -ltlng • written undutoklng from the Lake. This Council bel- thot curront permissions do not permit the erection of .. ..,.....,. or permanent stnictures in connection wfth events which ars not associated with the water sport facilities or countryside pursuits1and it Is octwitlcs -,:tcd with these stnictures thot ho .. caused noise and nuisonc:c. NEW PLANNING REGULATIONS Planning regulotlons ore being slightly rclcuced. It Is 􀏗 thot residents report any possible infringements tu the Clerk or llistric:t planners. This Council submits -nts on oil oppllcotlons tu the District Council and oppllcotlon dctuils ore published on the South Bucks District website.www.southbucks.gov,uk Parish mhlutu or, ee,ml on tfw w,bsfle 4 -boards in tfw Villao, Holl tllld VI/Ip Rd. ENQUIRIES & -nts tu Glenda Collins, Council Offices. 4llb High St, I,.r SLO 9NI>. Phone,01753 6!1!1331. •-moll, dorneycouncil@co-net.com website (for Agenda, minutes, links to SBl>C, etc., www.buckslnfo.net/dornc/PCI' FAULTY FOOTPATH LIGHTING- email: offlcc6'bleighgroup.co.uk, or phone 01753 893339. EIMronmcntol .....,loints/-""'- cmoil direct tu, rcfuseandrccyding@southbucks.qov.uk -14- DORNEY COUNCILLORS' RESPONSIBILITIES. Flnana- K Richl!IOlld. 6C2C- A Fo,dcy. K Hams. K Richmond; Etm/0/ytrpcs - J Dax, K Hams. K Richmond; SBJLC- P Smith; SBA/..&- A Fo,dcy, A Pllrdlc; NAG- K Horris. Parish l'uttf,- K Richmond; Tru HI,, Mrs & Easton. VD¥ Hall- K Richmond DORNEY PARISH COIJNCIL meets on the second Tuesday of ew,ry -except August. Meetings are held at the EtGo l>orney Centre In Loke End Road, IIOl'IIIGl1y from 8pm - 10pm. County a l>lstrlct Counc:Ulors and Pollc:c (0845 8!iO!l !lOe) often attend. Residents are .,.1ccme and may ask questions. Raf'Nshments are usually serwd. 2""009 PARISH MEETIN6-MARCH 2,,.. OLYMPICS 2012, JULY 28th - AU& 11th. PAAALYMPICS SEPT ht - PLEASE IIAINTAIN THE AREA ADJACENT TO YOUR l'ROl'ER:rY DO NOT PARK OR DRIVE ON VERGES POLICE MAY TICKET OFFENDING VEHICLES DRIVING & PARK/NG ON VERGES IS ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGING, ANII-SOCIAL AND ILLEGAL. issueance flarty Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter. November 2008 Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Taplow & Dorney Neighbourhood Team. Anti-social behaviour During the Halloween and Bonfire Night period an operation was carried out which provided a large number of additional officers who assisted the Neighbourhood teams and carried out Hi-Visibility patrols in the area. This was to combat any repeat of the very high level of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage that occurred last year. Known persistent anti-social offenders were also paid a personal visit by officers and information posters were distributed to hot spot areas, schools and shops in the Taplow & Dorney area. There were only two reported incidents of criminal damage during this period. Mobile Beat Surgery The Taplow & Dorney team will be parking up on various roads to conduct a Mobile Beat Surgery in the Neighbourhood Van on Saturday 20th December 2008, please feel free to come along and have a chat about any issues or concerns you may have. We will be at the following locations: Speeding Meadow Way/Oak Stubbs, Dorney (on Jnct) Maypole Road, Taplow Car Parle, Rectory Road, Taplow 1 .00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm A speeding campaign was held on Lake End Road, in Dorney during October involving Dorney Combined School. Children from the local school assisted officers by giving advice and leaflets to offending drivers and asking them to make a commitment to slow down in their village. Over 21 vehicles were pulled into the check site for exceeding the 30mph speed limit, the majority of which were local residents. A second campaign is scheduled for Taplow in November. Parking A parking campaign was held in Taplow village during the week of 13-17th October. The aim was to raise awareness about the issue of parking on pavements by residents and parents who use the local school. Parking is the second priority raised by residents in Taplow & Dorney, in particular parking on pavements. Children from the local schools were asked to design various posters outlining what they felt were the dangers caused by parking on the pavement & verges. These posters were subsequently used during the campaign. The children then walked around the village during peak times talking to residents/parents about the campaign and placing their posters on vehicles to try to raise awareness. The local fire brigade also attended and provided further information/leaflets. Feedback from this campaign was overall very positive. A second campaign has been scheduled for the week of the 10-14th November in Dorney. THAMES VALLEY POLICE 0845 8 505 505 THAMES VALLEY CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 1 1 1 call anonymously with information about crime -20- tin 9 acres of eautiful Groun • 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 ...,.EGtSTERED NURSING "11!6ME ASSOCIATION • Day room, television lounge, library, sunny conservatories • Excellent food, choice of menus, special diets • Long or short stay accommodation • Activities Co-ordinator • Visitors always welcome Parliament Lane, Burnham, Bucks SLI 8NU Midway Between M4 & M40 Motorways 01628 667345 www.burnhamlodgecare.com fif,ca&/.,kd 1'71'2 SARGEANT & SON FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS MRS P O'NEILL MR J O'NEILL An independent. caring and dignified service ready to assist at all times 24 HOUR SERVICE • PRIVATE CHAPELS • PRE-PAYMENT FUNERAL PLAN MONUMENTAL MASONS • PRIVATE & WEDDING CAR HIRE HEAD OFFICE 40 CHURCH STREET, SLOUGH, BERKS SU lPJ SLOUGH (01753) 520081 FAX: (01753) 578620 BRANCHES 61 ST LEONARDS ROAD, WINDSOR SL4 3BX WINDSOR (01753) 865982 13 THE COLONNADE. MAIDENHEAD. BERKS SL6 1OL MAIDENHEAD (01628) 783738 Principal Joan Kellett AIDTA B/L Welcomes 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 Children's classes include line dancing. Private lessons also available. Please telephone Joan (01628) 670003 MATRIX Plumbing & Heating All work undertaken from changing Tap Washers to Full Installations of Heating Systems & Bathrooms including Tiling • Free No Obligation Quotations • No Call Out Charges • Discounts for Senior Citizens Please contact Steve on Tel: 07919 867833 or e-mail: MatrixPlumbing@Hotmail.com Awa Y􀁇 -Wt.I,'\,􀁈 Yesta IA.Ya 111,t/-p1A.b Village Road, Dorney, Near Eton Tel: 01628 666612 www.thepalmerarms.com Best Dining Pub in Buckinghamshire 2007 - Good Pub Guide Greene King "Excellence Award" Good Pub Guide 2007 M 2007 Pub Guide DORNEY SCHOOL THE SUSAN HANDY SCHOOL OF DANCING Classes for children aged 2½ years upwards in Ballet Contemporary Music & Movement Tap and Modern Jazz Ballet and Tap Classes for Adults Classes for Boys only Children entered for examinations in the Enrico Cecchetti method. Classes in Eton, Datchet and Windsor Principal: Susan Handy, F.I.S.T.D. Enquiries: Telephone 01753 542672 by nancy wiltshire 01628 661768 J BOSCH Service 􀄋 Bosch Car Service WHITE HEATHER GARAGE (DORNEY) LTD VWILILNADGSEO RRO, ABEDR, DKSOHRINREEY SL4 6QJ Our Services Include: ✓✓ MMOanTu Tfaecstutinregr s' Servicing ✓✓ EElleeccttrroicnailc & S Mysetecmha Dniicaagl nRoespisa irs ✓✓ ATrBaSct iBorna k&i nSgt ability Control ✓ SAiyrs Cteomnsd itioning Hours of Business: 08:30 - 17:30 Monday - Friday Tel/Fax: 01628 603188 whgcoltd@btconnect.com Printed by Millside Media Group -Tel: 01628 529742 sales@millsidemedia.co.uk • Memory I forgot to write anything last month. This was partly because my computer was on the blink and partly because I was living in the past, rehearsing 'Salad Days ', the show I was doing in Maidenhead. I was last in it in 1961, playing the same part. It was pure nostalgia and, despite its song 'We said we wouldn't look back,' it brought back happy memories. By coincidence I was reunited this month, for the first time in 50 years, with one of the Governors of Stanbridge Earls, a boarding school of which I was the first pup il. It was a great experience to have lunch with this amazing 90 year old at his golf club. I was in awe of him when I was a boy, of course, but now he is 'David' and we spent hours reminiscing about the old days when winters were cold, food was scarce, and no one had heard of 'Health and Safety'. David has a wonderful memory, lucky man, and was able to remind me of all the people connected with the school, not to mention how close it came to bankruptcy in those early days. It is now very successful and does exceptional work with kids who have conditions such as dyslexia, or poor memory which was my problem. I'm someiimes reminded that we are new arrivals in Dorney. We have only lived here 19 years so the post office shop closed before we came. It is now just a memory. What a shame, then, if the little parade of shops in Eton Wick becomes one too. With Darvi lle's and Bond's closed, and the landlords apparently being unhelpful, this situation needs watching. Memories happen all the time. My theme really comes from the recent brave announcement by author Terry Pratchett that he has early onset Alzheimer' s disease. This terrible illness steadily wipes out memory . Most of us know somebody with it, and many of us are, or have been, involved in the heartbreaking business of caring for a loved one suffering from it. I remember (that word again) writing some time ago about our society's shameful neglect of this illness which mainly effects people older than Mr Pratchett. I suggested that since care of old people is relegated to the scrap heap, we should hold a demonstration with us oldies standing patiently in our wheelie bins waiting to be thrown out ~ we could call it 'Bin a Gran Day'. Terry Pratchett's huge donation to Alzheimer's research and his public call for society to give the same attention to this disease as we do to cancer will make a huge contribution to this argument. I wonder ifhe would agree to stand in his dustbin? I've just remembered how I wanted to finish. I started by saying that my computer was on the blink. I told a computer expert about it, and he said it hadn't got enough memory. Join the club, I thought. He told me to buy a 512MB 184pin 333MH2 DimmRAM. Well of course I knew that all the time. For £24 I got a weird strip of plasticy, Pratchetty stuff with brass bits on it. I took the back off my computer as instructed, blew the mountain of dust out, plugged the strip into a convenient slot and, bingo my systems are fully restored and my memory works perfectly again. If only the human brain was that simple, eh? DORNEY TENNIS COURT Open to au Geoffr ey Atkinson. £2.50 per hour or yearly season tickets available as fol lows:£ 10 under the age of 18, £20 aged 18 and over. £35 fa mily Contact Charlie Coish 01628 629381 -7- The advance notice of the Choral Concert io last month's magazine was correct in every particular, apart from the date and the telephone numbers!!! A Choral Concert at St. James the Less sung by the Eton College chapel choir, with organ music will take place on Sonday April 20th. at 6.30 p.m. Tickets, including refreslunents, £12 Please apply for tickets to Mr. and Mrs. P. Legge Tel. 01753 865900 or Mr. Robbie Gibbs Tel. 07833 603902 DORNEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Good Friday used to be a day off for farm labourers to give them time to plant their potatoes, but this year Easter is very early for such work. However, some allotment holders will doubtless have their first earlies in tbe ground already. If April 'comes in like a lamb' we may, with luck, avoid those late frosts. The first potato shoots may be blackened, but spuds are hardy and will just regrow, they are not easy to kill as farmers found out when growing grain in an old potato field. There is still time to do a bit of tidying up in the garden before growth really begins. Lawn grass is starting to grow as the sound oflawnmowers indicates, so it's not a bad idea to spread lawn sand to control the luxuriant moss. The bit of nitrogen in the mixture gives the grass a boost while blackening the moss. The tedious job is raking out the dead moss. Best to apply it before rain though, while wearing gloves which stop the smell of ferrous sulphate sticking to ones hands. Lawn mower thieves are on the prowl at this time of the year. Have you checked yours lately? 1 hear rumours of losses. Garden centres are getting busy just now so pop in to see what's available but don't forget that your Society card will allow you a 10 % discount at a centre near you. Hope you enjoyed the Cheese and Pate event last month and we will keep you informed about the May event in Cliveden. Ralph Liney 'Moving Oo' - Table Top Sale IC you have good quality items at home that are no longer of use to you and need to move on, why not bring them t􀂆 and sell the.m yourself, at the Table Top Sale to be held at the Dorney Farm Shop site on Lake End Roa􀂇 near the Pineapple pub. The sale, in aid of our parish church, will take place on Saturday April 5th. Weather permitting, it should be worth your while. The event will be advertised in the local Newspapers and on notice boards. For more information please telephone 01628 620884 -8- • ·• ALL ABOUT EVA Losing the way Bucks County Council has just published a new consultation seeking comment on a proposal, the implementation of which would probably ensure the early demise of District Councils and, eventually, Parish Councils. Well, that's mx interpretation of an almost impenetrable text which contains more examples of management speak than at which you could shake a word processor . South Bucks District Council seems to agree as they are encouraging opposition from Parish Councils. Of course, YQl! thought that under the current Pathfinder initiative County and District would always be working in partnership; not, certainly, in this instance. Now here's a LAF Pay attention at the back!! It's all, they claim, in the cause of devolution. Most of District's functions would be moved either up to County or down to nineteen new bureaucracies. County calls these new creatures Local Area Forums - and I call them Maxi-Nags, because they seem to be structured in virtually the same way as the existing unelected, undemocratic and (so far) ineffective, police organized Neighbourhood Action Groups. With few responsibilities left, Districts would soon disappear in an expensive cloud of redundancies and early retirees - who would, no doubt, rapidly resurface as even more expensive consultants to the LAFs. Bucks County would probably need to be split into two Unitary Authorities. Yon pay Parish Councils cost little; Parish Councillors are unpaid, stand for election every four years and can be voted out if unsatisfactory. LAFs would become costly quangoes, with most members nominated, remunerated and unaccountable. Any Questions Now, you may think that I may have got this all wrong, so why not quiz the County & District representatives present at the Annual Parish Meeting on 9th April? As for Eva, I have run out of space and all I can tell you is that she's very popular with NAGs; you will have to read next month's magazine if you want to know more. Or maybe ask the Parish Chairman' ANNUAL PARISH MEETING Wednesday 9th April 8 p.m. Village Hall -9- 􀁍j er.r :lt;pri/;2,008 Dorney Social Diary Saturday 5,. April Wednesday 9,. April Sunday 20th April Saturday I o,. May DORNEY PARISH COUNCIL DORNEY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITIEE DORNEY OVER 60's CLUB DORNEY BADMINTON CLUB DORNEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB DORNEY TENNIS COURT DORNEY YOUTH CLUB (for cbikln,n orthe parish) RAINBOWS BROWNIES LITTLE FISHES For pre-school children (and parents or carers) Son􀂴 sto􀂵 treasure hunts, fun and refreshments. VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS Table Top Sale Dorney Farm Shop Site 10 a.m. Annual Parish Meeting Village Hall 8 p.m. Eton Wick History Group Meeting Eton Wick Village Hall 7.30 p.m. Choral Concert St. James the Less 6.30 p.m. TVAP Sponson,d Walk Second Tuesday or each month (except August) Eton Dorney Centn, 8 p.m. Second Monday of alternate months i.e. May, July Village Hall 8 p.m. Luncheon in the Vicarage, Dorney Sec:ond Tuesday in month unless indicated (*) 12.15- 2.00 Dates 2008: 22/4* 20/5* 10/6 8n Every Tuesday Village Hall 8-10 p.m. Every Sunday Village Hall 7 - l0 p.m. Tdepbone 01628 629381 (between 4.30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) Every Tbunday evening during tenn time in hut in grounds of Dorney School 7-11 year olds 6.30 p.m - 8 p.m. 12-16 year olds 8 p.m. - 9.30/10 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 4.30-5.45 p.m. Every Thursday Village Hall 6-7.30 p.m. Every Wednesday St. John's Church, Etoo Wick 10 a.m. - 1 1.30 a.m. Dawn RuS1dl 01628 784515 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME Area Co-ordinator:- Jon Willmore 01628 663334 jwillm@btintemet.com TO REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS TELEPHONE POLICE 08458 505505 TO REPORT INCIDENTS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE POLICE ACTION TELEPHONE 999 -10- • Amerden Jubilee River Bridge Incident The EA would appreciate receiving reports from Neighbourhood Watch/residents of any incidents/vandalism on the Jubilee·River so that it can attend to them as soon as possible. The best number for reports of this nature is the Agency's 24 hour Incident Response Line 0800 807060. Where damage to bridge structures such as the latest incident at Amerden Lane occurs, it is quite likely that a chainsaw or similar machine will be used to cut through the tough hardwood used for bridge railings. If you do hear and see chainsaw activity not obviously part of legitimate landscape work, do please report this immediately to the Incident Response Line to be checked out. Any nuisance elements (ie large gatherings/ riverside parties/bridge jumping etc) should be reported to Thames Valley Police, which has the powers to deal with this kind of problem (08458 505505). If you see wilful damage/flytipping/graffiti taking place a swift call to the Police may prove worthwhile, but residents should never put themselves at personal risk on these occas10ns. Finally, when reporting incidents, vehicle numbers / description of perpetrators responsible are always useful to the Police, who can then follow up reports/enquiries. AdVehiser The voice of the community For all the new-s and events from the Dorney area Published every Thursday Got a stor ? Call 01628 417834 -11- Wyndham, Village Road, Dorney Dear Editor, BIRDS + FLOWERS + 'IN THE COOLER' On February 22nd, on a Jubilee River islet, I saw a dozen young cormorants with their white chests and bellies. They bad survived their first winter, which is a good sign. Also seen were a pair of herons plus dozens of plover; lapwings; seagulls; as well as plenty of coots; reed buntings; moorhens; swans; varieties of ducks and several skylarks. Doing well in the garden are greenfinches; blackbirds; thrushes; blue tits; great tits; long-tailed tits; starlings; ring doves; wood pigeons; hedge accentors; chaffinches; a pair of pied wagtails; a few sparrows and our resident memorial garden crows. The three robins are doing fine. One in particular suddenly changes his chirpy song to a more subtle melodic mode when I'm preparing the bird food. It's a form of encouragement, rather like a cat rubbing the back of your legs, or a dog standing next to you with its tail wagging furiously as you prepare their food. This robin then starts to flit around you, further encouragement to get on with the preparation. He's a real smarty pants and a great character. Plants doing well include green alkanet with its spear-like leaf and small white-centred blue flower; yellow kerria; yellow witch hazel; daffodils galore; purple and white violets; blue pheasant-eye; red quince; blue and pink periwinkle; blue and mauve soldiers and sailors; yellow centred red tulips; blue iris; deep pink almond blossom; pink cherry blossom; white mirabelle blossom and still plenty of alder and hazel-nut catkins. At the beginning of March, I had the good fortune to meet Dame Bridget at our local supermarket. She was well wrapped up against the cold northerly winds. "So much for global warming," I said, " . . . .w here are all the so-called scientists and 'ologists now?" "Ah! the silly eejets (that's Irish for idiots), they can't accept that the Earth has taken a tip, giving us and other countries a cold spell." "You're right," I replied, "Northern Greece; Turkey; Afghanistan and China have all bad exceptional snowfalls and cold weather, whilst in the Southern hemisphere, where it's supposed to be summertime, parts of Australia and Brazil have experienced snowfalls, and the sea around Antarctica is already freezing up." "Well, I've been around for over 85 years and I can tell you we've bad all this weather unpredictability before and will continue to do so for the future, despite what all the 'ologists predict," she said. "Ah, there's nothing like a drop of Guinness and a brandy to keep you going!" "I'll drink to that, and see you next time, Bridget," I replied, and with that, having sorted out the 'ologists, we went our separate ways. With Dame Bridget's advice in mind, I'll sign off with that lovely tune •April Showers. "Though April showers may come your way they bring the flowers that bloom in May. So if it's raining, have no regrets, because it isn't raining rain you know, it's raining violets . . . ." Regards, Tony Dixon-Smith (D D) • Composed by B. G. DeSylva and Louis Silvers (1921) -12- et in 9 acres of eautiful Groun • 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 at mosphere .. EGISTERED NURSING 􀀝􀀞ME ASSOCIATION • Day room, television lounge, library, sunny conservatories • Excellent food, choice of menus, special diets • Long or short stay accom modation • Activities Co-ordinator • Visitors always welcome Parliament Lane, Burnham, Bucks SLl 8NU Midway Between M4 & M40 Motorways 01628 667345 www.burnhamlodgecare.com An independent, caring and dignified service ready to assist at all times 24 HOUR SERVICE • PRIVATE CHAPELS • PRE-PAYMENT FUNERAL PLAN MONUMENTAL MASONS • PRIVATE & WEDDING CAR HIRE HEAD OFFICE 40 CHURCH STREET, SLOUGH, BERKS SU IPJ SLOUGH (01753) 520081 FAX: (01753) 578620 BRANCHES 61 ST LEONARDS ROAD, WINDSOR SL4 3BX WINDSOR (01753) 865982 13 THE COLONNADE. MAIDENHEAD. BERKS SL6 JQL MAIDENHEAD (01628) 783738 0..: DORNEY SCHOOL OF Principal Joan Kellett AIDTA B/L Welcomes you to come dancing, ballroom/latin - adults. Every Thursday beginners and improvers 8 to 9 p.m. Intennediate 9 to 10 p.m. at Dorney Village Hall. Also children every Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 noon. at Dorney Village Hall Children's classes include line dancing. Private lessons also available. Please telephone Joan (01628) 670003 MATRIX Plumbing & Heating All work undertaken from changing Tap Washers to Full Installations of Heating Systems & Bathrooms including Tiling • Free No Obligation Quotations • No Call Out Charges • Discounts for Senior Citizens Please contact Steve on Tel: 07919 867833 or e-mail: MatrixPlumbing@Hotmail.com Tvie PetLVvler ArVvls Awa.rci-WLl/l,􀀔 resta.ura.111,tlpub Village Road, Dorney, Near Eton Tel: 01628 666612 www.thepalmerarms.com Best Dining Pub in Buckinghamshire 2007 - Good Pub Guide Greene King "Excellence Award" Good Pub Guide 2007 M 2007 Pub Guide THE SUSAN HANDY SCHOOL OF DANCING Classes for children aged 2½ years upwards in Ballet Contemporary Music & Movement Tap and Modern Jazz Ballet and Tap Classes for Adults Classes for Boys only Children entered for examinations in the Enrico Cecchetti method. Classes in Eton, Datchet and Windsor Principal: Susan Handy, F.I.S.T.D. 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