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Revised recycling
December 20, 2018
Aylesbury Vale District Council is encouraging residents to make the most of their recycling bins this Christmas and to be aware that all Aylesbury Vale households will be affected by revised waste collection dates during the festive period . Over the festive season households generate around 30% more waste, so the council says it is even more […]
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Historic carnival
November 2, 2018
Waddesdon’s Christmas Carnival is almost upon us, with an historic, spectacular setting and something for all the family to enjoy. Both inside and out, the displays take inspiration from wondrous festivals and celebrations conjured up by Waddesdon’s treasured artworks – from sumptuous feasts, lavish gifts and masked balls to theatre, fancy dress and fairy tales. Visitors […]
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Parks fly the flag
August 6, 2018
Aylesbury’s Bedgrove Park and Vale Park and Buckingham’s Heartlands have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the best open spaces in the UK. Last week the awards were celebrated at the two parks with dedicated Green Flag raising ceremonies. Cllr Paul Irwin, Cabinet Member for Environment and Leisure, said: ‘I’m delighted we’ve received three […]
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Parks flagged up
July 17, 2018
Aylesbury’s Bedgrove Park and Vale Park (pictured), along with Buckingham’s Heartlands, have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the best open spaces in the UK. The well known public spots are among a record-breaking 1,883 UK parks and green spaces that have received a prestigious Green Flag Award /Green Flag […]
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Support group plea
April 29, 2018
Buckinghamshire Mind is launching a vital new peer support service for people with mental health problems in Bucks, following the huge success of the service in East Berkshire. The mental health charity is expanding Friends in Need, which has had extremely positive results in East Berkshire, to benefit residents of Buckinghamshire. The new service is […]
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Jackie’s garden tips
March 13, 2018
IF you’re looking for hints and tips on how to prepare your garden for the forthcoming growing season, join Jackie Hunt (pictured), Turn End’s gardener on Saturday 24th March (11am-12.15pm) for her seasonal walk and talk on Getting the Garden Ready. https://www.turnend.org.uk/new-events/2018/3/24/getting-the-garden-ready Journeying through the series of ‘garden rooms’, Jackie will explain spring jobs to […]
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