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Added 17 September
Classical Guitar Recital - Sat 18 October 7.30pm - St Giles Parish Church - Arie Dakesian
Drawing on his Mediterranean roots, Arie Dakesian has created a vibrant programme that weaves together classical favourites with his own arrangements. This musical journey offers audiences a fresh and intimate perspective on music and the magic it holds. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, to an Armenian family, Arie is currently working on his PhD at the world's most celebrated music conservatoire - the Royal College of Music in London - and is the recipient of the Julian Bream Trust Scholarship. Hear Scarlatti, Piazolla, Tarrega and some wonderful surprises!
Tickets £15 - please buy here (Eventbrite fees included in the ticket price) or call 01753 783739
Drawing on his Mediterranean roots, Arie Dakesian has created a vibrant programme that weaves together classical favourites with his own arrangements. This musical journey offers audiences a fresh and intimate perspective on music and the magic it holds. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, to an Armenian family, Arie is currently working on his PhD at the world's most celebrated music conservatoire - the Royal College of Music in London - and is the recipient of the Julian Bream Trust Scholarship. Hear Scarlatti, Piazolla, Tarrega and some wonderful surprises!
Tickets £15 - please buy here (Eventbrite fees included in the ticket price) or call 01753 783739
Best Kept Village Competition – Presentation
There will be a presentation on the village green at 10am on Saturday 20 September. Lord Lieutenant, Countess Howe will be awarding the Pushman Cup to the Parish Council Chairman Gordon Patrick BEM. The award is given to the village with a population of 3000+ that achieves the most points in the competition. Chalfont St Giles were awarded 196 out of a possible 200 points. Come on down to the green and help us celebrate this wonderful victory.
There will be a presentation on the village green at 10am on Saturday 20 September. Lord Lieutenant, Countess Howe will be awarding the Pushman Cup to the Parish Council Chairman Gordon Patrick BEM. The award is given to the village with a population of 3000+ that achieves the most points in the competition. Chalfont St Giles were awarded 196 out of a possible 200 points. Come on down to the green and help us celebrate this wonderful victory.
Chalfont St Giles Village Pond
During the high groundwater event in 2024, the newly laid pond liner rose to the surface of the village pond. As the groundwater levels have now reduced significantly, the village pond will be cordoned off and work will begin on the pond to reset the liner and install one-way valves and extra ballast. The works will begin on 22 September should last approximately one week but are weather dependent.
During the high groundwater event in 2024, the newly laid pond liner rose to the surface of the village pond. As the groundwater levels have now reduced significantly, the village pond will be cordoned off and work will begin on the pond to reset the liner and install one-way valves and extra ballast. The works will begin on 22 September should last approximately one week but are weather dependent.
The Friends of the Church are pleased to invite you to the AGM on Wednesday 24 September at 7.30pm in the Reading Room. Our guest speaker this year, Chris Leach, will be talking about The Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The AGM will be followed by cheese & wine, and then the talk from Mr Leach. All are welcome - the refreshments and talk are free of charge.
Sir Daniel Day Lewis often described as one of our greatest actors in cinema history has numerous accolades including 3 Academy Awards, 3 BAFTAs, 2 Golden Globe Awards, and he was knighted in 2014. He has just finished a new film after many years away from acting , this was one of his Academy Awards films. For any further details please call number on flyer.
Added 10 September
The Show was a great success!
Weather gods were smiling upon us once again.
The show website has been updated and the landing page has an unclaimed raffle ticket number and all the lost property listed.
Weather gods were smiling upon us once again.
The show website has been updated and the landing page has an unclaimed raffle ticket number and all the lost property listed.
New life drawing class in Chalfont st Giles
Trailer for Paddington in Peru
Trailer for What we did on our Holiday
Link to TicketSource booking system
Link to article in Round & About magazine
Trailer for What we did on our Holiday
Link to TicketSource booking system
Link to article in Round & About magazine
Added 3 September
Vandals Strike Again!
Once again, the lowlifes of this world have struck out in Stone Meadow.
Today we have 2 smashed chairs, slashed sidings in the competitions marquee and rubblish left behind.
The police have been informed and CCTV is being checked.
If anyone has any other info to add what we have already, please contact the editor localnewsbyemail@gmail.com and it'll passed to the show committee and police.
WHY!
Once again, the lowlifes of this world have struck out in Stone Meadow.
Today we have 2 smashed chairs, slashed sidings in the competitions marquee and rubblish left behind.
The police have been informed and CCTV is being checked.
If anyone has any other info to add what we have already, please contact the editor localnewsbyemail@gmail.com and it'll passed to the show committee and police.
WHY!
The Galleria on the Green is currently moving to new premises at the Forge, Silver Hill. Bear with us for reopening news next week
Added 27 August
The Amersham Festival of Music proudly unveils its Winter 2025–26 Season, the first series under the direction of acclaimed conductor and pianist Chris Hopkins. Running from October 3rd 2025 to February 13th 2026, this winter series is full of highlights, from internationally renowned ensembles such as the Fibonacci Quartet and the Glenn Miller Orchestra, to immersive song and two-piano performances, and masterpieces including Mozart’s 40th Symphony and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with the Festival’s own celebrated professional chamber orchestra. www.amershamfestival.org