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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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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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Gardens on show
March 12, 2020
Rennie Grove Hospice Care is inviting people across Bucks and Herts who take pride in their garden to consider opening it up and helping the charity to raise funds for local patients with a life-limiting illness. Claire Redrup, Community and Events Fundraising Manager said: ‘It doesn’t matter if your garden is large or small, wild […]
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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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Murderous verdict
March 4, 2020
Thame Town Council is disappointed to hear that the planning inspectorate has dismissed an appeal for commemorative plaques denoting the use of six listed buildings in Thame as filming locations for the Midsomer Murders TV series. The six buildings featured are Thame Museum, the Spread Eagle Hotel, the Swan Hotel, Rumsey’s Chocolaterie, Market House and Thame Town […]
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