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Lynx pair enter the Dragon
August 17, 2019
Green Dragon Eco Farm has showcased its latest additions to the Wildlife Zone – Carpathian Lynx (pictured) – which are the highlight of their summer holiday offer. The young lynx, named Toma and Codrin, are brothers that were born on 17 May 2018. They are quickly settling in to their new home in Hogshaw, Buckingham (near Quainton), at […]
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Tony Hart tribute
August 9, 2019
Folkstone artist Shane Record headed north to Stowe House this summer to paint a massive 8×4 ft picture of the spectacular south front in record time. Now an established artist for 15 years, Shane supports many charities by creating artworks to raise funds, and as a youngster he was inspired by the late, great TV […]
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Down to earth plan
July 28, 2019
The blueprint for the future of mineral prospecting and waste management in Buckinghamshire has been given the thumbs-up by county councillors. Buckinghamshire’s new Minerals and Waste Local Plan aims to ensure a steady and adequate supply of aggregates, and forecasts future waste management needs, taking account of growth set out in the district local plans. The […]
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Free day at Stowe
July 19, 2019
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the gardens and park at Stowe coming into the care of the National Trust. To celebrate, the charity will be opening its doors free of charge on July 26, from 10am – 5pm, for people to explore this monumental garden and enjoy the festivities. Working together, the National Trust, Stowe […]
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Waddesdon’s ‘Aladdin’s cave’
July 8, 2019
More than 300 rarely seen objects spanning two millennia are to be revealed in new, permanent gallery at Waddesdon Manor. From a 1st-century cameo of Augustus Caesar’s grandson, to a microscope used by entomologist and flea expert Charles Rothschild, via jewellery given as presents from Queen Victoria, to objects bearing Nazi inventory numbers, gold boxes, […]
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Design awards – your call
July 2, 2019
If people know of a new development that makes them look again and think it deserves wider recognition they are advised to nominate it for the Aylesbury Vale Design Awards 2019. To nominate a scheme, email DesignAwards@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk with a summary of why the nomination is being made. Nominations are open now and entries close on Wednesday July 31. The awards […]
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