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CSG Show Updates
Stone Meadow Closure
Advanced warning! The permissive footpath that runs through Stone Meadow & the first part of Silsden Meadow (and the meadows) will be closed to walkers from 10am Wednesday 2nd September until 10am Monday 7th September to enable the safe set up / take down of the Chalfont St Giles Show. The Public Footpath that runs through Silsden Meadow, from the A413 to join Riverside Walk near the rear of the church, is unaffected, along with the other section of Silsden Meadow. Volunteers to assist in the clean up gratefully received, just come down at 8am onwards Sunday 6th.
Early Bird Savings
Discount tickets are now available via our Website. Save a third of the on-the-day cost by getting yours now.
On Saturday 29th August, a week before the Show, we will be on the Village Green selling tickets, so please pop over to see us. Meanwhile you can get tickets either in person at Yaldens and The Olde Post House or On-line.
A base for your drinking? Pluma of Old Amersham will be making their first appearance at the Show. They’ll be serving Paella and Churros at our food court.
One of our many FREE activities
Competition Entry Assistance If you know anyone that wants to enter our competitions but doens't have access to a PC or other device for on-line entry, assistance is available. Call/text Gary 07968 561322 and help will be arranged.
Happening in the next week
The theme for this year’s annual Council for British Archaeology (CBA) Festival of Archaeology is ‘Archaeology and Nature.’ The Seer Green and Jordans Society’s community heritage project, Our Living Village, has again partnered with the Buckinghamshire Archaeology Society (BAS) to offer two guided walks as part of the festival, on the morning and afternoon of Sunday 23rd August.
These 3.5 km / 3 hr walks will explore 2000 years of human occupation in Hodgemoor Woods, Seer Green, one of the largest areas of remaining ancient woodland within the Chilterns. During the walks we will look at the evidence for Iron Age / Romano-British settlement, the best preserved section of Roman Road in the Chilterns, medieval Ridge and Furrow ploughing, the site of a 17th century Pest House, the 18th/19th century extraction of raw materials for brick-making, early 20th century ornamental water gardens, and the remains of World War II occupation and post-war resettlement.
The number of attendees is limited by Forestry England permit, so booking is essential, either through the Festival website or directly with Buckinghamshire Archaeological Society. The small charge for non-BAS members supports the charitable objectives of the county archaeological society.
Search the full CBA event listing at https://www.archaeologyuk.org/festival.html for other activities during the festival.
If you are interested in these walks, or the history of Hodgemoor Woods, but are unable to book or this date does not suit, then we are always open to running similar events for small groups - please contact us via email at ourlivingvillage@hotmail.com.
Nigel Rothwell
Added 19 August
We are appealing for any witnesses to an armed robbery in Chalfont St Giles yesterday to please contact police as soon as possible.
Four masked offenders armed with knives and dressed dark clothing stole a quantity of cash and cigarettes from Co-op Food on High Street at around 9.20pm.
Fortunately no one was hurt but an investigation is ongoing and officers will be conducting extra patrols in the area; please speak to a uniformed officer if you have any questions.
We understand this may be concerning for people; we are committed to protecting them and bringing the offenders to justice.
Anyone with information can call 101, make a report on our website, visit a police station or speak to police in the area, quoting reference number 43260428223.
Anyone with CCTV or video doorbell in the area, or any drivers with a dash-cam who were driving nearby at the time, please check your recordings in case you have captured anything relevant. You can send any relevant footage to the investigators directly via this dedicated online portal.
Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.
VACHE BAROQUE SUMMER FESTIVAL 28 August - 6 September 2026 "Huge Fun" The Spectator "witty, risky, and immersive..." ★★★★★ Opera Now
Vache Baroque collaborate with award-winning theatre group Out of Chaos to stage a new semi-opera production of The Tempest. Shakespeare‘s text will flow in harmony alongside 17th-century music and surround-sound live electronics. Performed under a big-top tent with open vistas onto a magical lake, it promises to be an unforgettable day out you’ll be talking about for years to come.
Alongside The Tempest there’s a packed schedule of events at The Vache this summer, including a Water Music concert (not by Handel!), a relaxed family event, SPLASH!, and a Jazz Evening.
Second hand buying, recycling, reselling etc is becoming more and more popular.
There is a new trend happening across the country, where communities come together on the same day and time to sell their unwanted items from the front of their house.
All Together Community is organising one for the village.
We ask for a donation of £5, in return we include your address on the map of people selling. We will advertise far and wide to ensure lots of people visit and buy your items.
You get to de clutter, reduce waste and keep all the money you make.
The event will be on Sunday 6th September 10am-2pm.
I visited an event like this last week it was very busy and over 300 houses took part !
Please let us know as soon as possible if you’d like to take part 😃
Added 12 August
Lost & Found
Lost Your Glasses?
Found in Orchard Road Chalfont St Giles, men’s spectacles. Call 07951 774296
Did you leave this cup in the Memorial Hall?
If you want it back call 07968561322
A talk by Mike Thorpe a Nutritionist, at our 60+ Fitness & Social Club. This talk last week was very well received. Lots of questions were asked and answered. It was a good reminder that watching what we eat is important. As people get older they just cook the same food regularly and substitute their diat with vitamine tablets. With a variety of different foods there would be no need for suppliments. We were also told about food labelling and what the goverment stratergy is on obesidy We also learned that certain foods can not be obsorbed unless there is the right food combinatiton. A really worth while talk especially for eldery people.
Karoline Lamb
Request for Photos.
Church farm is there any person with picture ov 6 old type cottages built in1800 and demolished in 1961 please why I ask l have a old relative who was born their thank you contact at arqiva6@gmail.com
Please support the draft Local Plan from Buckinghamshire Council
Dear Chalfont St Giles Community
On 23 July, Buckinghamshire Council released their final draft Local Plan. This is their plan to achieve the government target of 91,230 new homes in Buckinghamshire by 2045.
Many of you commented on the previous draft and we are pleased to see that your comments have been recognised and Green Belt sites in Chalfont St Giles have been removed from the plan. This is great news - thank you for your action!
What is now in the Local Plan?
Buckinghamshire Council propose focusing new housing development on Brownfield sites with supporting infrastructure investment. In their Vision (opening of chapter 4), they state: We have protected and supported the purposes of the Chilterns National Landscape and protected other valued local landscapes from harmful development. We have maximised use of brownfield to meet critical development and infrastructure needs ... The first objective (paragraph 4.2) starts with: a) Sustain the rural character of Buckinghamshire. b) Protect valued landscapes, including the Chilterns National Landscape, and open countryside in the Green Belt from harmful or inappropriate development...
Brownfield sites in the north of Buckinghamshire including around Aylesbury, Cheddington and Winslow are proposed to have a significant increase in housing.
We need to show support for this plan in order to protect Chalfont St Giles Greenbelt
There is a final consultation period from 23 July to 6 September. Members of the public can comment as can other interested parties including Hill Group and other developers. After this the plan will be finalised and sent to central Government.
You can do this online by commenting directly on specific sections of the Local Plan via this link:
You can comment on any section. A good place to start is showing support for the Vision and objectives (in Chapter 4). We suggest: • you state your agreement to the importance of protecting the Greenbelt and other green spaces in order to protect the village nature of Chalfont St Giles. • you specifically mention the field off High View and any other sites in the village that you feel strongly about.
Additionally, the Ward Councillors will hold a public meeting in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 8 August at 1.30pm to discuss the Local Plan where you can understand more and ask any questions.
Kind regards,
the Protect St Giles Greenbelt team
Together CSG CAN
This summer’s hot weather and hosepipe ban have reminded us that climate change is no longer something happening somewhere else – its affecting our own gardens and community.
The good news is that across our village there are already many individuals and groups making a positive difference – from supporting the Community Fridge and organising littler picks to creating wildlife friendly gardens, reducing waste, sharing skills, helping neighbours and speaking up for positive environmental change.
CSG CAN aims to bring these efforts together, celebrate what’s already happening and encourage even more community action.
We will be screening The People’s Emergency Briefing on Thursday 24th September at 7.00 for 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall in School Lane. Watch out for details about how to book.
As the screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing will remind us, while the challenges we face are significant, the solutions begin with people, communities and hope.
None of us can do everything, but all of us can do something. Whether you can spare an hour to help with a local project, share an idea or simply make one small change at home, every action matters. Together, CSG CAN can build on the great work already happening in our village and help create a greener, stronger and more connected village for everyone.
When people come together, remarkable things can happen!
