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Schools go green
February 14, 2020
A Green Schools Fund has been launched by the district council. The fund, open to all primary and secondary schools in Aylesbury Vale, will award grants of up to £1,500 to support environmental projects initiated pupils. Aylesbury Vale District Council has been working alongside the county council and Heart of Bucks – the Community Foundation […]
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Fest drives business
February 13, 2020
The Buckinghamshire Business Festival 2020, which runs from March 2 – 13, is a celebration of business in the Entrepreneurial Heart of Britain. It is said to be ‘a great opportunity for businesses of all sizes to learn, network and upskill, and will build on last year’s excellent inaugural festival’. With events set to take place […]
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Make do – and mend
January 31, 2020
There is a repair revolution gathering pace in Buckinghamshire, and the county council is encouraging people to take part in the county’s Repair Cafés – and maybe even start one themselves in their local area. Repair Cafés are free meeting places where people come together to repair things. Visitors bring their broken items from home, […]
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Star dancer’s tour
January 21, 2020
An Audience with Anton Du Beke presents an intimate theatre tour with the indubitable King of Ballroom – and he’s performing in the area soon. The Strictly star (pictured above) shares tales and anecdotes, providing some fascinating insights from across his prolific career as one of the UK’s leading dancers, authors and celebrities. The evening’s […]
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MS grant boost
January 19, 2020
Physiotherapy at the Chilterns MS Centre has been backed for a second year by the Thriving Communities Fund, a Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust grant scheme for community projects. The trust has granted £10,000 towards the ongoing costs of providing this vital service to people affected by multiple sclerosis. Regular physiotherapy and support can help […]
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Crowdfunding tips
January 14, 2020
Our Vale, Aylesbury Vale’s crowdfunding platform, has seen success throughout 2019 with a number of impressive community projects reaching and even surpassing fundraising targets. To celebrate these achievements and to encourage more people to get involved in 2020, Aylesbury Vale District Council and Spacehive are hosting a free, interactive workshop at The Gateway on Thursday […]
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