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Authors book in
March 18, 2019
Frustrated at discovering two talks by the same local author had been cancelled, a newcomer to Long Crendon has teamed up with other library volunteers to launch a series of Meet the Author talks in the village. Former journalist Diana Bowerman became a volunteer at Long Crendon library soon after moving from Devon to the […]
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Micro grants boost
March 16, 2019
An increase in the maximum New Homes Bonus micro grant from £1,000 to £2,000, has been recommended in Aylesbury Vale, effective from April 1. Since the scheme launched in September 2017, 60 town and parish councils and community groups have benefited from the Aylesbury Vale District Council micro grants, using the funds for a variety […]
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Petrolicious fuels imagination
March 14, 2019
The UK’s first ever Petrolicious Drivers’ Meeting has been set for Sunday May 12 at Bicester Heritage in Oxfordshire, the former RAF bomber base that now serves as a centre of excellence for the classic car industry. It is open to all, with entry at £12.50 per person or free to Petrolicious members, who will […]
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Bubbly duo’s big launch
March 13, 2019
Twice Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar has announced that stars of BBC Two show Million Pound Menu, husband and wife team Rupert and Marita Lietz, will be opening the Bubble& Café Bar at his Amersham restaurant Hawkyns on Monday, February 25. While the 2 AA Rosette Hawkyns restaurant will remain offering Pan-Indian Cuisine, the fun, […]
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Child car seat checks
March 10, 2019
Motorists can get their child car seats checked this Monday, March 11, between 10am-2pm at Tring Road Tesco, Aylesbury. The pop-up event will be held by Thames Valley Police with team members from Safety Centre MK there to help with the checks. Supported by the county council’s road safety initiative, Travel Safe Bucks, the event is […]
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Recycling centres blow
March 8, 2019
The first of April will see the first major change to Buckinghamshire’s household recycling centres for a generation. The county council’s Cabinet made the decision in January to bring in the following changes to safeguard the future of the service against a backdrop of continually reduced funding and the need to protect other critical council […]
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