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Designs on excellence
December 9, 2019
Outstanding building and structural projects across the region have been recognised at the 26th annual Aylesbury Vale District Council Design Awards. The ceremony at the council’s Gateway Conference Centre brought together designers, architects, builders and contractors to showcase their excellence. Seven projects were shortlisted from the nominated schemes before being judged by an expert panel against […]
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Lottery birthday
December 5, 2019
Local good causes and special guest BBC Three Counties Radio and Waterside Theatre pantomime star, Andy Collins, joined Aylesbury Vale District Council to celebrate four years of Vale Lottery – the UK’s first online council lottery. Andy (pictured) said: ‘Vale Lottery is a brilliant initiative raising significant amounts of money for local good causes. Players […]
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Win a painting
December 4, 2019
An Art Treasure Quest and competition is taking place with the chance to win an original painting by Cathy Read (pictured). Buckingham is staging an advent art trail around the historic market town of Buckingham, with paintings hidden in various locations. When 10 or more are discovered, participants can enter the competition for the chance […]
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Panto time
November 30, 2019
Thame Players are staging Dick Whittington as their ever-popular pantomime this year. It opens on Friday 6 December at the Players Theatre, Thame, and promises to be at least as much fun as previous pantomimes, if not more. Dick Whittington is one of the best-known and best-loved family pantomimes, based on the traditional story of […]
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Parking paradise
November 27, 2019
Aylesbury Vale District Council is offering free Christmas parking in town centre car parks in Aylesbury, Buckingham and Wendover on selected days in November and December. Council car parks in Aylesbury and Wendover will be free after 3.30pm on the following Thursdays: 28 November, 5 December, 12 December and 19 December. This will allow visitors […]
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Free gift market
November 26, 2019
Aylesbury’s Christmas Craft & Gift Fair returns to the town centre on Sunday 1 December between 11am and 3pm. Visitors will be able to soak up the festive atmosphere while enjoying more than just a market. The fair will offer a wide range of seasonal activities and the shopping experience will be enhanced with live music […]
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