Due to the current coronavirus situation, the Committee has decided to introduce the use of Zoom for our Member's monthly meetings. Join us on Wednesday 15th July at 11am where Ian Keable will present 'The History of Cartoons' tracing their development from Punch in 1843 to the present day . Further details on the Chalfonts U3A website. Many thanks Eileen Powell ( publicity and newsletter editor)
Community Library Hooray! The Community Library in Chalfont St Peter is planning to re-open on Tuesday 7th July. We will be following advice from the government and Buckinghamshire Council and have put many safety measures in place in order to welcome our customers back. For our volunteers’ safety and theirs, we are offering a streamlined service.
At first we will be open only in the mornings from 10 till 1, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. After a couple of weeks we hope to extend this to afternoon opening on the weekdays. Several of our volunteers are unable to return to our library yet, so we are working with reduced numbers - just like many other organisations.
All customers will be asked to sanitise their hands upon entry and observe safe distancing from others. Numbers entering the library will be restricted and a one-way system has been devised to allow ease of movement around the stacks. Books should be returned at the door, following which they will be quarantined.
Added June 24th 2020
Competitive rates, free estimates, free courtesy cars, insurance and non fault claims.
Added June 17th 2020
The Royal British Legion Chalfont St Peter & St Giles,
The Chalfont St Giles Poppy Appeal need volunteers for this year’s Poppy Campaign. We need helpers to pack the Poppy Boxes, distribute them and help with the count after the boxes have been returned.
Also, we need a volunteer for the post of Poppy Appeal Organiser. This position is responsible for ordering stock and organising the helpers. The organiser needs to be organised and have time in September and October to carry out their duties. There is some work in the rest of the year.
If you are interested in any of these positions or would like more information, please contact Trevor York (Branch Chairman) on 07534 113968 / 01494 875072 or Carol Stallwood (Branch Secretary) on 01494 873757.
On Friday 12th June 2020 between 8.30 pm and 9 pm a burglary occurred at Austenwood Close, Chalfont St Peter. Unknown offenders have gained entry by forcing the front door and stolen items.
Two white males have been seen running from the house and getting into a blue Jaguar vehicle.
If you saw or heard anything suspicious in the area of Austenwood Close please contact Amersham Priority Crime Team via the Thames Valley Police non emergency number, 101 and quote crime reference 43200175964.
If you don’t want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org Alternatively you can report this online at https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ quoting reference number 43200175964.
No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
Please consider a few simple prevention steps to your property:-
1. Keep windows and doors shut, locked and in good condition 2. Property mark your valuables with a UV pen or forensic property marking kit, then register on www.immobilise.com. Make a note of all model numbers and serial numbers of all electrical items. 3. Use a timer switches to make your home look occupied in the evenings 4. Ensure car keys are safely stored away from the front door 5. Keep tools and ladders locked away out of sight.
For more Crime Reduction tips and information please visit our website www.thamesvalley.police.uk and click on 'crime prevention' in the Advice and Information section at the bottom of the webpage.
Alternatively contact Thames Valley Police on: 101
