Added 12th March
Application form here on our website
The elections for Buckinghamshire Council and Chalfont St Giles Parish Council will take place on 1 May 2025. You are reminded that you will require photo id to be eligible to vote in this election. Accepted forms of photo ID are:
•Passport issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, an EEA state (Opens in new window) or a Commonwealth country (including an Irish Passport Card)
•Driving licence issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, or an EEA state (this includes a provisional driving licence)
•A Blue Badge
•Older Person’s Bus Pass funded by the UK Government
•Disabled Person’s Bus Pass funded by the UK Government
•60+ London Oyster Photocard funded by Transport for London
•Freedom Pass
•Scottish National Entitlement Card issued for the purpose of concessionary travel (including a 60+, disabled or under 22s bus pass)
•60 and Over Welsh Concessionary Travel Card
•Disabled Person’s Welsh Concessionary Travel Card
•Senior SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
•Registered Blind SmartPass or Blind Person’s SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
•War Disablement SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
•60+ SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
•Half Fare SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
•Identity card bearing the Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (a PASS card)
•Biometric Immigration Documents, including eVisas
•Ministry of Defence Form 90 (Defence Identity Card)
•Ministry of Defence Form 100 (HM Armed Forces Veteran Card) (you can only use this ID at elections taking place on or after 1 May 2025)
•National identity card issued by an EEA state
•Electoral Identity Card issued in Northern Ireland
•Voter Authority Certificate
If you do not have an accepted form of photo ID you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate. Information about how to apply can be found here.
The deadline for applying for a Voter Authority Certificate is 5pm on Wednesday 23 April.
Planting Community Fruit Trees in Chalfont St Giles
Last year there was talk about planting communal Fruit Trees in the village.
I wonder if there has been any action on this project. This village used to have a lot of Cherry Trees some 60 years ago. It would be so nice if we could have Cherry trees for Bloosom and then Fruit.
If a location is needed I suggest along Bottrells Lane, from the Cross road down to where the Natural Trees start. Two trees along each side of the path would make a wonderful display at blossom time then again in the autumn when the cherries are ripe and can be eaten. Approximately 20 trees would be needed
Last year there was talk about planting communal Fruit Trees in the village.
I wonder if there has been any action on this project. This village used to have a lot of Cherry Trees some 60 years ago. It would be so nice if we could have Cherry trees for Bloosom and then Fruit.
If a location is needed I suggest along Bottrells Lane, from the Cross road down to where the Natural Trees start. Two trees along each side of the path would make a wonderful display at blossom time then again in the autumn when the cherries are ripe and can be eaten. Approximately 20 trees would be needed
Chalfont St Giles Gardens Association
Gardeners’ Question Time’s Matthew Biggs - Lessons from Great Gardeners
Thursday 13th March, 2025, 7.45 for 8.00 - CSG Memorial Hall, School Lane
We are excited to announce that Matthew Biggs will join this month’s Gardens Association meeting. Well-known for his work on Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time and Channel 4’s Garden Club, Matthew is a Kew-trained gardener and prolific author with a passion for plants. He regularly contributes to BBC Gardeners’ World magazine, Gardens Illustrated, and the Royal Horticultural Society’s The Garden.
His wealth of knowledge and engaging storytelling promise an insightful session filled with inspiration for gardeners of all levels. Matthew will draw on his extensive experience and deep understanding of the horticultural world to explore the traits and techniques that define the most influential figures in gardening history, illustrating their legacies with vivid anecdotes and practical advice.
Visitors welcome £10.00 on the door
Gardeners’ Question Time’s Matthew Biggs - Lessons from Great Gardeners
Thursday 13th March, 2025, 7.45 for 8.00 - CSG Memorial Hall, School Lane
We are excited to announce that Matthew Biggs will join this month’s Gardens Association meeting. Well-known for his work on Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time and Channel 4’s Garden Club, Matthew is a Kew-trained gardener and prolific author with a passion for plants. He regularly contributes to BBC Gardeners’ World magazine, Gardens Illustrated, and the Royal Horticultural Society’s The Garden.
His wealth of knowledge and engaging storytelling promise an insightful session filled with inspiration for gardeners of all levels. Matthew will draw on his extensive experience and deep understanding of the horticultural world to explore the traits and techniques that define the most influential figures in gardening history, illustrating their legacies with vivid anecdotes and practical advice.
Visitors welcome £10.00 on the door
Added 5th March
Floods - repost as I forgot the link last week!
With the heavy rain this morning I decicded to update the Village Websiite with some photos and video of the flooding in recent years. See this page on the Village Website
With the heavy rain this morning I decicded to update the Village Websiite with some photos and video of the flooding in recent years. See this page on the Village Website
Added 26th February
CSG Conservation Area Committee - Update
The Chalfont St. Giles Conservation Area Committee Annual General Meeting will be held in the Reading Room at 8pm Tuesday 11th March 2025. This will be followed by a presentation by visiting guest speaker Timothy Hall on the subject “Winchcombe Green Town - A Community Sustainability Initiative in Action!”. All interested parties are most welcome to attend!"
The Chalfont St. Giles Conservation Area Committee Annual General Meeting will be held in the Reading Room at 8pm Tuesday 11th March 2025. This will be followed by a presentation by visiting guest speaker Timothy Hall on the subject “Winchcombe Green Town - A Community Sustainability Initiative in Action!”. All interested parties are most welcome to attend!"
Added 19th February
We have so much to do in 2025. But we can't do it without you.
In 2024, our centenary year, we achieved a great deal thanks to our loyal supporters and users. Ensuring the Hall's facilities are as up-to-date as possible while keeping hiring costs competitive is key to our long-term survival. Last year we changed the kitchen equipment to all-electric. This cost over £4,000 but it is now much easier and safer to use. We also redecorated the Hall and the kitchen. In 2025 we need to upgrade the Hall's audiovisual equipment. (Completed this week! Ed). We have grants from the Bucks Building Society, the Parish Council and the Bucks Community Board, but we will need to dip into our reserves to complete this project. Another major task is to replace the wooden sleepers that keep the earth bank from slipping onto the path at the back of the Hall.
And, of course, we have to find £10K+ for the year's energy bills and general maintenance. As always, we will do our best but, of course, we can't do it without you.
At least two prizes of £50 guaranteed in our first draw on March 26th 2025
The monthly lottery costs £12 for the year. That works out at a mere 3.2p a day, with the chance of winning a cash prize every month. Once again we'll be giving away around 20% of the pot. Last year we sold 356 tickets and awarded 60 prizes totalling £1119. In any case, we guarantee two prizes of £50 in our first draw on March 26th 2025. We'd like to give away even more. And we can if more people play. We appreciate times are hard, but please could you buy an extra ticket this year?
It's so easy to join... Your name is already on the form. Pay by cheque or bank transfer.
Decide how many tickets you want and return the form to us. Please make cheques payable to: Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall. To pay by bank transfer, please see below. If you have any queries, call Tony Hoare on 01494 872883. We will send your tickets as soon as possible. As long as we receive your application by March 26th 2025, you will be in the March draw. Don’t worry if your lottery number arrives after that date.
In 2024, our centenary year, we achieved a great deal thanks to our loyal supporters and users. Ensuring the Hall's facilities are as up-to-date as possible while keeping hiring costs competitive is key to our long-term survival. Last year we changed the kitchen equipment to all-electric. This cost over £4,000 but it is now much easier and safer to use. We also redecorated the Hall and the kitchen. In 2025 we need to upgrade the Hall's audiovisual equipment. (Completed this week! Ed). We have grants from the Bucks Building Society, the Parish Council and the Bucks Community Board, but we will need to dip into our reserves to complete this project. Another major task is to replace the wooden sleepers that keep the earth bank from slipping onto the path at the back of the Hall.
And, of course, we have to find £10K+ for the year's energy bills and general maintenance. As always, we will do our best but, of course, we can't do it without you.
At least two prizes of £50 guaranteed in our first draw on March 26th 2025
The monthly lottery costs £12 for the year. That works out at a mere 3.2p a day, with the chance of winning a cash prize every month. Once again we'll be giving away around 20% of the pot. Last year we sold 356 tickets and awarded 60 prizes totalling £1119. In any case, we guarantee two prizes of £50 in our first draw on March 26th 2025. We'd like to give away even more. And we can if more people play. We appreciate times are hard, but please could you buy an extra ticket this year?
It's so easy to join... Your name is already on the form. Pay by cheque or bank transfer.
Decide how many tickets you want and return the form to us. Please make cheques payable to: Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall. To pay by bank transfer, please see below. If you have any queries, call Tony Hoare on 01494 872883. We will send your tickets as soon as possible. As long as we receive your application by March 26th 2025, you will be in the March draw. Don’t worry if your lottery number arrives after that date.
CHALFONT ST. GILES MEMORIAL HALL
Charitable Incorporated Organisation No.1163859
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
at the Memorial Hall, School Lane, Chalfont St. Giles HP8 4JJ
TUESDAY, 18 TH MARCH 2025 AT 7.30 P.M.
In recent years, the Hall’s trustees have devoted much thought and money towards ensuring that the Memorial Hall will continue to be able to meet the various long-term needs of residents of Chalfont St. Giles: we have been encouraged by the support
received from local organisations and residents.
You are invited to the AGM to hear about the improvements we have made last year and plans we are considering for 2025.
If you wish to propose a motion for discussion at the AGM, please advise the Hon. Secretary by Tuesday, 11 th March 2025.
Kenneth Huxham (Hon. Secretary) email: k.huxham@btinternet.com
tel. 01494 872107
Charitable Incorporated Organisation No.1163859
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
at the Memorial Hall, School Lane, Chalfont St. Giles HP8 4JJ
TUESDAY, 18 TH MARCH 2025 AT 7.30 P.M.
In recent years, the Hall’s trustees have devoted much thought and money towards ensuring that the Memorial Hall will continue to be able to meet the various long-term needs of residents of Chalfont St. Giles: we have been encouraged by the support
received from local organisations and residents.
You are invited to the AGM to hear about the improvements we have made last year and plans we are considering for 2025.
If you wish to propose a motion for discussion at the AGM, please advise the Hon. Secretary by Tuesday, 11 th March 2025.
Kenneth Huxham (Hon. Secretary) email: k.huxham@btinternet.com
tel. 01494 872107
