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This page is relevant to all villages.

 

 

Unchanging useful links/info
Roadworks and diversions
Bear in mind that the Roadworks Map link, on the above website, isn't particularly useful as it will look as if the majority of roads are closed when they aren't and the dates for closure span many weeks with no specific closed dates. It's no wonder people ignore 'road closed' signs as they often are not. Ed

 

 

A Handy link to the cheapest petrol in your area

 

 

Nottingham Knockers

A great deal of people, especially the lone elderly, do not like opening their front door to be face to face with a young man selling what most households already have in their possession. If anything, the Nottingham Knocker call is more akin to menacing begging based on some of the Facebook posts regarding this activity. Often, a Facebook post raises the alarm for locals so that they can be more wary of opening the door. Stickers on doors stating 'No doorstep Selling Zone' do not deter these people. Most of the time the Facebook alarm is too late and so a simple Whatsapp group for an instant alert would work better. A simple statement of Road and Village will quickly highlight where these activities are taking place.
If you want to be notified by and/or notify your neighbours of activity in the areas covered by these pages follow the instructions below.
Click here to join if you're reading this on your mobile or scan the QR code with your phone if looking at this on your PC.

 

 

Added 27 August

Save a third, or more, of the entrance cost by getting your tickets in advance. Offer expires 23:59 5th September.
2 adults and 3 children on the day will be £42. Get yours now for £20. No brainer!
10 Days to go!
Please note, that if you wish to enter our competitions, you must do so before midnight on Tuesday 2nd September .
click here to go direct to the competitions page on our website or here to the comps portal
Cash prizes for 1st 2nd  & 3rd.

Competition Classes
If you need assistance to enter our competitions using the online system, help will be available in the CSG library by sending a message or calling Gary Jackson 07968 561322

 

 

The Longest Yarn - WWII as told in 60 Knitted Displays

Chiltern Open Air Museum hosts a fantastic display showing key moments of World War 2.
Some 'plane' photos and a small video to give you idea.
It's at COAM until 31st August and this website will give you more info and dates/places of future exhibitions.

 

 

Baby Loss Awareness, Little Lives Commemoration Event

2025 marks the 23rd year of Baby Loss Awareness Week, and for this we will be holding a special community event in the Hampden Chapel at Chilterns Crematorium on Sunday 5 October, between 10:00am and 1:00pm.

Our ‘Little Lives Commemoration’ event will be a gentle and reflective space for families affected by the loss of any child, with:

Bereavement volunteers on hand to provide support
Quiet space for private commemoration
Soft background music
Refreshments
Bereavement & Memorial literature
The opportunity to light a candle and add a note to our Memory Tree

Following the event, the Memory Tree will be placed in our Chapel of Remembrance, at Chilterns Crematorium for the duration of the campaign (9-15 October), allowing families to continue leaving messages.

We have also set up a Much-Loved tribute page where families can share tributes, photos, and make donations to SANDS.

How you can help

We would be grateful if you are able to share the attached poster in your publication.

Alternatively, we have also attached a graphic which can be used digitally and on social media, with a few lines to describe the event here:

“ As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, Chilterns Crematorium - Hampden Chapel will be open to the public on Sunday 5 October, 10am–1pm, offering a quiet space for families to remember and reflect. Visitors can light a candle, leave a message on our Memory Tree, and access gentle bereavement support. A tribute page has also been created for sharing memories, photographs, and donations to SANDS via Much Loved.  Please contact the crematorium for more information; Chilternscrem.csb@buckinghamshire.gov.uk or 01494724263”

Unfortunately, we have no budget for advertising this community event and so are very grateful for any assistance that you could provide in helping us share this valuable offering to those who are in need.

 

 

Safer Streets Summer Campaign update
It's week 9 of TVP and Buck's Council safer streets campaign, the initiative to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminality in town centres across Bucks. 

Last week's activity in the Chesham, Wycombe and Aylesbury town centres has resulted in: 

13 stop and searches, 5 resulting in something found
17 arrests
1 further E-Scooters seized
4000 minutes of town centre
Continued joint patrols with partner agencies
1 caution and 1 penalty notice issued
You can report anti-social behaviour or information about crime in your local town centre or anywhere else via 101 or at Home | Thames Valley Police

 

 

Added 20 August

 

 

What to do if you hit a deer

As we approach deer rutting season (September to November), the number of deer involved in vehicle collisions on our roads increases dramatically. If you find yourself in a collision with a deer, please take the following steps

1. Ensure your safety

Pull over to a safe location away from traffic and turn on your hazard lights.

2. Assess the situation

Check yourself and your passengers for injuries. If anyone is hurt, call for an ambulance immediately.

3. Call 999

Call the police on 999 to report the accident. They will handle the situation with the deer and can provide assistance if needed. Injured deer can be both unpredictable and volatile, and can cause further risk and harm to other road users.

4. Do not approach the deer

Injured deer can be dangerous, so avoid getting close to it/them.

For more information, please visit the British Deer Society website

Neighbourhood policing priorities survey

Please see the link to a very short survey that will help shape the neighbourhood policing priorities for the next three months: Thames Valley Police Buckinghamshire LCU Neighbourhood Priorities September - November 2025

This survey is to assist your local neighbourhood policing team in understanding what crime is currently of most concern in the community and we are seeking to gather as many responses as possible. If you cannot find your area or are unsure, please feel free to ask by response of this message. Please also feel free to share this with family, friends and neighbours.

 

 

 

 

Added 13 August

SPECIAL CONSTABULARY

Did you know our Bucks LCU Special’s delivered 872hrs of service, supporting our regular colleagues across Incident & Crime Response, Neighbourhood Policing and Proactive teams. #TeamWork

This has a hugely positive impact responding to the needs of our community, whilst supporting force initiatives such as our Safer Streets campaign. #OpAnchovy

If you think you have what it takes to #DoSomethingSpecial

 

 

We have two new roles at Neighbourhood Watch National, and we were wondering whether you might be able to forward this information to anyone you think might be interested? Both are part time jobs that could be of interest to someone who is also studying, has caring responsibilities or another job.

Social and digital communications officer - which has a marketing focus - more information here

and

Fundraising Manager - which is more about building relationships with partner organisations and bringing new partners on board - more information here

 

 

Added 13 August

Do Something Special
Could You Do Something Special for Your Community?

Thames Valley Police is calling on people across the region to step forward and make a difference.

We’re recruiting Special Constables - volunteer police officers who serve alongside their regular colleagues. Specials wear the same uniform, carry the same equipment, and have the same powers of arrest, but they balance their policing duties with everyday commitments like work, study, or family life.

This is your chance to challenge yourself, bring your unique skills into policing, and experience a side of life that few ever see.

Whether you want to learn more, are interested in experiencing a ride along, or are ready to apply, visit our Special Constables webpage at TVPcareers.co.uk.

Employers Can Do Something Special Too

Through the Employer Supported Policing (ESP) scheme, businesses can support their staff in volunteering as Special Constables or police service volunteers. ESP is a national partnership that benefits employers, employees, and the wider community by enabling staff to give back through policing.

To find out how your organisation can get involved, visit our Employer Supported Policing webpage.

 

 

 

 

New ‘Move Together Buckinghamshire’ service launches to support over-50s with long-term health conditions

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A new initiative aimed at helping older residents live healthier, more active lives has officially launched. Move Together Buckinghamshire is a free physical activity and movement support service available to residents in eligible areas of Aylesbury, Chesham and Wycombe, who are aged 50+ and living with an eligible long-term health condition.

 

The programme offers personalised, one-to-one support and guidance over a 12-week period, helping individuals to move more in a way that works for them. This in turn leads to improved mental wellbeing, social connection, and independence.

 

Commissioned by Buckinghamshire Council and delivered by Active in the Community (AITC), in partnership with Leap and Age UK Buckinghamshire, the service aims to support 3,000 residents over the next three years.

 

The service is underpinned by the JOY platform, a new digital tool that connects residents with local activities and services, bridging the gap between primary care and community support.

 

Residents can find out more and register for the scheme online.

 

Boost your job prospects with a Skills Bootcamp.

We have the courses – all we need is you!

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Whether you’re looking for your first job or keen to progress your existing career, having the right skills and knowledge is essential in today’s competitive marketplace. To help residents in Bucks to boost their employability prospects, Buckinghamshire Council has launched its latest programme of Skills Bootcamp courses and is encouraging people to sign up now.

 

Funded nationally by the Department for Education and coordinated locally by Buckinghamshire Council, in partnership with a variety of education providers, Skills Bootcamps are free courses offered to anyone aged 19 or over in a range of specialist fields of work. Courses in the latest programme in Bucks include catering & hospitality, early years & childcare, construction, technology, film & TV, management & leadership and digital.

 

All courses are free and are flexible in nature, allowing participants to fit their learning in around existing commitments. Experienced tutors lead the courses, offering expert knowledge of the subject area. At the conclusion of each course participants are given a guaranteed interview to help them prepare for applying for jobs in the real world.

 

Ade Osibogun, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Education & Children’s Services said: “We know how hard it can be to get that first foot on the career ladder or to change your career path. Not everyone wants to go to university or spend years studying for a particular type of role. That’s where Skills Bootcamps come into their own. These short, tailored courses are accessible to anyone aged 19 or over, giving people a chance to learn new skills in an area of their choosing, giving them a boost in their job-seeking journey.

 

Ade continued: “Hundreds of people have taken part in previous courses and have told us how useful and interesting they found them. Many courses are very popular and get booked up quickly, so I’d advise taking a look now and get booking quickly.”

 

To find a full list of Skills Bootcamp courses and to book your place visit the website