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Sunflower scheme
June 24, 2019
The Waterside Theatre has announced its support of the Sunflower Lanyard scheme as part of its commitment to accessibility and theatre for all. Launching to coincide with the recent Learning Disability Week, the sunflower lanyards are an initiative enabling those with a hidden disability who may require additional help to be easily recognised and assisted as needed. Following […]
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Flagging up Armed Forces Day
June 20, 2019
Tickets are going fast for a day of celebration and appreciation for Buckinghamshire’s armed forces community. Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Armed Forces Day takes place at Booker Air Park in High Wycombe on Saturday June 29, from 12 noon. The day is packed with live entertainment, music and attractions, including a two-hour long air display. […]
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Queen’s Award record
June 9, 2019
Ten voluntary organisations from across Buckinghamshire have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade a voluntary group in the UK can achieve. This year marks the highest number of winners in the county since the awards were first introduced in 2002. This year’s winners are: Buckinghamshire MIND Bux and Oxon 4×4 Response […]
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The sky’s the limit
June 4, 2019
Two district council staff are taking to the skies to raise charity cash. Aylesbury Vale’s vice chairman Cllr Chris Poll and employee Rebecca Henson will both be making a tandem skydive on Friday, June 28 to fundraise for Nest Aylesbury Vale – chairman Cllr Judy Brandis’ nominated charity for 2019/20. Keen motorcyclist Mr Poll said: ‘I wanted to do something […]
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Whizz there by bike
June 3, 2019
Aylesbury Garden Town is sponsoring WhizzFizzFest this year and to mark the occasion, extra cycle parking will be provided to encourage more visitors to come to the festival on two wheels. One of the key focuses of becoming a Garden Town is to reduce the carbon footprint by making it easier for people to choose […]
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BBC man to start Tour de Vale
May 21, 2019
Bucks-based BBC Art Editor Will Gompertz will start the Tour de Vale Charity Bike Ride at Stoke Mandeville Stadium on Sunday June 9. Will has written extensively for The Guardian and The Times newspapers. There are three interesting routes (100k, 60k, and 25k) for participants to enjoy across scenic countryside, all in aid of WheelPower […]
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