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Parks flagged up
August 20, 2019
Aylesbury’s Bedgrove Park and Vale Park, along with Buckingham’s Heartlands (pictured), were recently recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the best open spaces in the UK. Last week the awards were celebrated at all three parks through dedicated Green Flag-raising ceremonies. Cllr Paul Irwin, Aylesbury Vale District Council’s Cabinet Member for […]
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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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Sporting chance
August 13, 2019
Aylesbury’s Bedgrove Park has seen the opening of three refurbished training courts, which have been marked out for netball and tennis. These are free to use for park visitors and also provide a larger outside space for hirers of the community centre. Officially opened by Aylesbury Vale District Council Chairman Cllr Judy Brandis (see picture) on […]
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Toby’s racing start
August 10, 2019
Lord Williams’s A-level student Toby Goodman (pictured) is a kid in a hurry… which is great news for the town as his successful 10-year career has progressed from karting championships into the driving seat of competitive car racing. Now he is tipped to win the MINI Challenge 2019 Cooper Pro Series against stiff opposition. Thame […]
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From Custard to robots
July 23, 2019
There will be a selection of fun activities for children to enjoy across the summer holidays in the heart of Aylesbury. Programme: Thursday July 25 is Magical Thursday, with Colonel Custard (pictured) and his award-winning magic show coming to town. He will be performing four times, at 11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm and 2.30 […]
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Map out your race
July 16, 2019
Thames Valley Orienteering Club is running another Thame Urban Race this year, with the support of Thame Town Council. It takes place on Sunday September 1, with courses for all ages and abilities. It is a race with a twist – there is no set route to the courses. Each competitor is given a special […]
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