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Pub sets out its stall
April 2, 2020
One of Aylesbury’s most historic pubs is diversifying as the coronavirus lays waste to local businesses. The icon former coaching inn, which has parts of the building which date back as far as the 13th century, has set up a new King’s Head Online Shop, which is now live and includes fresh fruit and veg […]
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Tour de Vale is off
March 26, 2020
This year’s Mix 96 Tour de Vale Charity Bike Ride to Sunday 20 September has been postponed because of the coronavirus emergency. Organisers say they believe that the decision is the right one, in order to protect the health and wellbeing of participants, supporters and volunteers, as well as the WheelPower and Stadium teams. Race […]
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Food banks appeal
Buckinghamshire Council Leader Martin Tett is urging residents to support their local food banks during the virus crisis by remembering to buy a couple of extras when supermarket shopping. He said: ‘Local food banks need our help more than ever right now, as they come under pressure due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Donations […]
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Waddesdon opening delayed
March 18, 2020
Waddesdon Manor has postponed opening the house and exhibitions to meet government recommendations to minimise transmission of the coronavirus (Covid-19). However, knowing that a walk outdoors in beautiful surrounding can positively help health and well-being, it is opening the grounds and gardens for visitors to make free, fully independent visits from Saturday 21 March. It […]
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‘Flower rain’ falls
March 10, 2020
In Japan, ‘Hanami’, or ‘flower viewing’, is all about enjoying the fleeting beauty of blossom trees as they come into bloom. There’s no better bringer of gratitude for the arrival of spring than the gentle flutter of falling petals surrounding you as you stroll through a garden or orchard. The Japanese even have a name […]
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Superbug latest
Specialists from Public Health England are working with Buckinghamshire County Council and NHS colleagues following a confirmed case of Coronavirus in the county. The case had recently travelled to Italy. Alison Barnett, Centre Director for Public Health England South East, said: ‘Public Health England is contacting people who had close contact with the latest confirmed […]
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