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Parish news Stone, Dinton & Hartwell ● May 2013 ● 60p (£6.00pa)

(“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”

Psalm 31:24

Parish News 2 May 2013

Parish Council Contacts: Stone, Bishopstone & Hartwell Parish Clerk Christine Jensen 01296 626073 [email protected] Dinton Ford & Upton Parish Clerk Keith Gray 01296 422800 [email protected]

Priest in Charge

Revd. Peter G Rich , The Vicarage, 10 Badgers Rise, Stone HP17 8RR 01296 748068

Licensed Lay Ministers:

Avril Clark, 7 Furlong Crescent, Bishopstone, HP17 8SG 01296 747755 Angela Rich, The Vicarage, 10 Badgers Rise, Stone HP17 8RR 01296 748068

Church Wardens:

David John, 84 Oxford Road, Stone HP17 8PL 01296 747932

Eryl Morgan, 101 Baker Street Waddesdon,, HP18 0LQ 01296 655692

Raymond Medhurst 10 Grenville Road Aylesbury Bucks HP21 8EY 07793 541456 Email: [email protected]

Jean Moore, 'Larkrise', 4 Templecroft Terrace, Upton. HP17 8UD. 01296 748063

Secretary to the P.C.C:

Sue Birrell, 7 Jakeman Way, Aylesbury. HP21 8FT 01296 338163

Hon. Treasurer:

Anne Seckington, Grapevine Cottage, Dinton HP17 8UN 01296 748228


Parish news Stone Dinton & Hartwell

Editorial Let’s hope Spring is finally here now. Big thanks to everyone who supported last month’s special magazine. Sorry we cannot always get everything in first time. There are lots of organisations that need helpers and volunteers. If can spare time or energy let us know.

Editor

Parish News Team

Editor: David Pickup 01296 748170 [email protected] Editorial: Carole Fryer 01296 748538 [email protected] Advertising: Tom Claridge 01296 748322 [email protected] IT Producers: Mike Thompson 01296 748561 [email protected] Carol Lynch 01296 748392 [email protected]

Parish News is a community magazine for the residents of Stone Dinton and Hartwell we welcome news, announcements by societies and clubs, and articles on local and other issues. We do not charge for charities or personal notices such as weddings, baptisms or acknowledgments and welcome advertising by local businesses. The views expressed in articles are not necessarily the views of the editorial board or the PCC

The deadline for editorial copy is 7h of the previous month and the deadline for

advertising is 14th

Local Websites

Church www.stonedintonhartwell.com Dinton PC www.dinton.org

Stone www.stonevillage.org.uk Dinton News www.dinton.info

Bishopstone www.bishopstone.info

The Front Cover Picture is one of the three tapestries hanging in Dinton Church. Colour photographs of each tapestry are available for purchase in two sizes A2 for £10 and A3 for £6 from Valma Thompson 748561. All proceeds to Dinton Flush Fund


When responding to an advertisement please mention the Parish Magazine


PARISH SERVICES AND CALENDAR

May St John the Baptist

Stone

St Peter & St Paul Dinton

Methodist Chapel Stone

5 Easter 6

10.00am All Age

Holy Communion

12.00 Baptisms

6.00pm Evensong

11.00am Worship

9 Ascension Day

7.30 pm

Holy Communion

12 Easter 7

8.30am BCP

Holy Communion 10.00am

United Family Service 12.00

Baptisms

10.00am

United Family Service

Christian Aid At Dinton

19 Pentecost

10.00am All Age

Holy Communion

With Choir

4.00pm Living Stones

11.00am Worship

5.00pm Worship

Bring and Share Tea (or just tea)

26 Trinity

10.00 am

Holy Communion (CW) 12.00

Baptisms

11am

Worship

Diary Dates Knit & Knatter May 21st 2.30 at Shirley Lisks


SUNDAY 19TH MAY, 4.00 – 5.30pm

We are meeting first this month at Dinton Church to make Pentecost banners, and then we shall march with the banners back to the

Methodist Chapel at Stone for our worship and ‘BRING AND SHARE’ TEA

Adults & children - DO COME & JOIN US.

Do you fancy doing something new or

different to help shape the lives of young

people?

1st Dinton Guide Unit

Do you enjoy having fun, helping others, learning new skills and doing crafts? Do you have skills we could use?

Are you looking for adventure? 1st Dinton Guides are looking for you!

No previous experience of Guiding is necessary and what better way to spend an hour per week. You could become a Unit Helper. All we ask is for a regular commitment and we can guarantee laughter and learning.

Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. We build

girls' confidence and raise their aspirations. We give them the chance to discover

their full potential and encourage them to be a powerful force for good. We also

give them a space to have fun.

Would you consider becoming a Unit Helper with 1st Dinton Guides? For more information on volunteering ring the Girlguiding's office on 01296 487683 or email: [email protected]

Do something extraordinary - volunteer with Girlguiding UK.


THE CHILTERN CONCERT BAND

Play a “Magical May Miscellany”

Dinton Church, Saturday 18 May, 7.30 p.m. (Doors open at 7.00 p.m.)

Tickets £12

Available in advance from Andrew Wild (01296 748679) Valma Thompson

(748561) Rosemary Jackson (748655) Janet Morgan (748645),

or on the door.

Bar and raffle

(Price includes a drink on arrival and light refreshments in the interval).

In aid of Dinton Church Flush Fund


THE VERY BEST OF NEIGHBOURS …..”that’s when good neighbours become good friends”. I think this is a line of a song which is a theme for a popular TV soap. But I am not writing about a ‘soap’ but real life and, like many others, was just getting on with everyday life with all its challenges and ups and downs – that was until tragedy struck. I lost my beloved husband. We just ‘got on’ with life and our very happy marriage of 21 years. Then, as with so many, cancer invaded his body and I watched while he suffered so much for a year, until his death. It was not until my life took this devastating direction that I actually found out what truly wonderful, caring neighbours we had, all living very close to me. Although we knew them all and ‘passed the time of day’ over many years, it was not until found myself alone and heartbroken that I found the care and love they wanted to give to me. Gradually I found I had someone to lean on, seek help or just have a good cry. So, thank you to the best neighbours anyone could wish for – the wonderful, kind, folk of Bishopstone. Their care, concern and love is helping me to go forward and carry on. Look around, I’ve found the best and maybe, just maybe, they live next door to you too. Janet Cope NB As if to illustrate the above, these same lovely people have come to the ‘aid’ of several others very close by who have also suffered traumatic adversities in recent months.

STONE THURSDAY CLUB (2nd of the month)

On 9th May, Kathy Yarrow has kindly offered to come along and show us how she

makes corn dollies. Join in or watch everyone else! All over 60’s are warmly invited to join us for this meeting at the Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road. If you know of any elderly people living alone, who can’t get out much, do invite them along, and if you or they need transport, please contact me on 748068 . ANGELA RICH

Coming Event

Looking for a good holiday read?

Then come along to

THE BUMPER BOOK SALE Saturday June 22

nd at Dinton Village Hall

10.30 – 4.00pm

Light lunches and tasty teas available.

Details: Marie Helene Usherwood Helen Wild Valma Thompson

Proceeds to Dinton Flush Fund


May Gardening

Writing these words of wisdom during Easter weekend with not a single green shoot of Spring to be seen and the weather forecasters promising more cold unseasonable weather to come during April let us hope, that not for the first time they are wrong. As my Dad used to say we always have a Spring time and Harvest, but it may be a little late this year. As the month progresses either sow runner bean seeds directly in the soil, or towards the month end plant out pot grown beans. Harden off any tender plants which have been grown inside prior to planting in the garden. Sow squash, pumpkins, courgettes and sweetcorn outdoors and a second sowing of carrots, although the first sowing may not yet have come up, and peas and broad beans. Plant out Brussels sprouts, summer cabbage and cauliflower seedlings; make sure to water them in and leave them to get established. Sow seeds of maincrop beetroot which is a very hardy vegetable which can be left in the soil right into the New Year and is still usable. Do still be prepared for a late frost as they sometimes occur right at the end of May. Thin out shoots of raspberries, leaving six or seven canes to each plant and do keep a watch for “American mildew” on gooseberry bushes, I find it can be treated and eradicated by treating with fungal sprays. I know not everyone likes to use sprays, but it does seem to be either-or situation, gooseberries or no gooseberries. PS

Can you spare some time to keep Dinton Churchyard Tidy? The next working party will be on May 11, then June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14 October 12. The work involved consists of light gardening tasks, mowing, weeding, strimming and general tidying up; you do as much as you want to. As an added incentive, refreshments are provided. If you would like to help, but Saturday morning is inconvenient, please contact Andrew or Helen and we can let you know what areas need to be worked on. Certain parts of the Churchyard are left as wildlife habitats and need a different work regime. Please could we ask that those tending graves only put compostable plant material in the compost bins and take plastic, cellophane, wire, plant pots etc. home with you. The churchyard is maintained by volunteers and we have no way of getting rid of plastic etc. Please contact Andrew or Helen Wild on 01296 748679


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JEAN MARGARET MERRY 22

nd March 1933 – 31

st March 2013

Jean and Ron came to live in Stone in 1995 but shortly after their move Ron sadly died and Jean was left alone in a neighbourhood where she knew no-one. However, before long she found her way to the Fourth Tuesday Fellowship and here and in the Chapel she found her spiritual home. Soon the members discovered what a treasure had arrived! She became highly valued for her practical skills of tea brewing, cake making and organising, but perhaps most for her eager participation in worship. Nor were the Chapel and Fellowship the only beneficiaries: whatever activity in the village needed volunteers, there was Jean first in with offers. Church cake sales, stalls at Dinton Fete, coffee mornings or lunches for good causes, Jean’s helping hand would be there and her merry laugh would be heard. At the Knit and Natter group she would be working on blankets for children in need. But Jean will be remembered most especially for her gifts of loving kindness, understanding and friendship: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’ was the faith she lived by. For all her friends, the wind will now always be a little sharper and the sunshine a little less bright without ‘our Jean’.

* * * * * * NEWS FROM CHAPEL HILL

Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road, Stone, HP17 8PH

During this month’s services

the following will be remembered in prayer: 5

th – Corn Close; 12

th – Cottage Grounds;

19th – Creslow Way and 26

th – Cromhamstone

* * * * * * FOURTH TUESDAY FELLOWSHIP

NON DENOMINATIONAL meeting in the Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road

At 2.30 p.m. on May 28th

come along to meet friends old and new.

We look forward to sharing informal worship and then enjoying tea time chat and bargain hunting at the Bring & Buy


The following was written for the birthday tea party planned

to celebrate Jean’s 80th birthday.

You say you’re eighty?? We don’t believe it! Full four score years? We can’t conceive it!

Merry by nature as well as by name You’re always on top of the game.

Someone wants help? You’ll surely be there.

Need volunteers? Your hand’s in the air. Gallon of soup? “No problem”, you say.

Choc cake to die for? No-one makes them your way.

What you don’t know of showbiz ain’t worth a dime; “Ask Jean”, we say, time after time.

You reminisce about War-time and after Hard work, but always plenty of laughter.

You always make light of illness and pain –

“Old age creeping on” you laugh and explain. Of hospital stories you have quite a hoard -

We chuckle remembering the tale of ‘The Eye Ward!’

Your memories of dear Ron and a wonderful marriage - A pair like the proverbial ‘horse and carriage’.

Your girls and their families mean so much to you: And your faith underpins all the good that you do.

Of heartache and sorrow you’ve had your share,

So you understand others, and show that you care. A shoulder to cry on? A listening ear?

Thank you for being a friend without peer.

Coffee Cup Collection The total collection for February/March 'Aylesbury Youth for Christ' was £91.00 April/May is 'Save the Children'


Methodist Church in Stone to Close?

The number of committed members at the Methodist Chapel in Stone is very low (around 6 regular worshippers on a Sunday morning).

There is no one to look after the maintenance of the building.

Financial resources are running down.

Extremely reluctantly the Church Council is facing the prospect of closing the building if circumstances do not radically alter by the end of the Church year, 31 August.

But if the Church does close, look at how much would be adversely affected in our community’s life in addition to losing the opportunity for worship. These groups currently use the chapel-

Toddlers Group Art for Pleasure

Rainbows Fourth Tuesday Fellowship

Living Stones (Alternative Church)

Annual Women’s World Day of Prayer Service

Stone Thursday Club (for Seniors) U3A Photo Group

Coffee Mornings for Christian Aid, Bible Society and Whitechapel Mission

‘Simply Walks’ for refreshment stop Spud Lunch for Christian Aid

Soup Lunches for Action for Children

Theatre in the Villages venue Village families for parties

Parish Council Planning meetings

Family Support Liaison for meetings WEA Courses The people of the church have always been very outward looking in their support of other causes: Christian Aid, WaterAid, Whitechapel Mission, Bible Society, Mission Aviation Fellowship, Leprosy Mission, in addition to helping where possible with village events.

Now they feel in need of the village’s help.

Without the response of the village the chapel will close.

So where might you be able to help?

Making the chapel your spiritual home and regular place of worship

Taking responsibility towards helping with the maintenance of the building

Providing ongoing financial support

If you want to discuss any of these possibilities, please contact Mrs. Sue Spinks 01296 748369 [email protected]

and/or Rev. David Jenkins 01296 488963 [email protected] BEFORE THE END OF JUNE


The Vicarage, 10 Badgers Rise, Stone HP17 8RR. Tel: 01296 748068 E mail: [email protected]

Dear Friends, The sea port town of Joppa, in Israel along the Mediterranean coast, had a very close knit community; so much so that when Tabitha (who was well-known for always doing good and helping the poor) suddenly died, everyone in the town was upset. News reached them that in the nearby town of Lydda, the Apostle Peter had carried out a dramatic healing, so he was sent for. On arriving at Tabitha’s house, he found many widows in tears as they showed him all the robes and clothing that Tabitha had made for them all. Peter went upstairs to Tabitha’s room, knelt down and prayed, and she was instantly brought back to life again. News spread rapidly, and many people came to faith in God in Joppa and the surrounding district. (See Acts chapter 9) During the last month, the Annual Parish Meetings have taken place for Dinton – with Ford and Upton, and for Stone – with Bishopstone and Hartwell. Once again we’ve been reminded of the tremendous amount of voluntary work that goes on throughout the year in our local communities. As I said last month, we are very fortunate to live in such a beautiful and vibrant area. However, we cannot take what we have for granted. Every year Avril Clark and I take a number of funerals for people who have lived and worked here for most of their lives. In their own way they have been ‘Tabitha’s’! They are all greatly missed. This sequence of events is to be expected, and is okay if other ‘Tabitha’s’ come along and fill up some of the gaps that are left. It seems to me, however, that there is a growing reluctance for people to take on voluntary responsibilities in our communities. It’s easy to say “leave it to the actively retired”, but many of our actively retired are becoming less active! Age does that to you! We urgently need some of our younger residents to get more involved, and if you want to know how, I’ve listed below just a few of the current needs:-

1) Help to ‘run’ the magnificent new facility at Stone – the Stone Pavilion – caretaker, cleaner, bookings secretary etc., and maybe help start a weekly ‘After School Club’ in that building.

2) Join the maintenance teams for Dinton & Stone churchyards. 3) Support the Methodist Chapel in Eythrope Road, where there is a

possibility of closure after 100 years. Help save this from happening as it would be a great loss to the community in so many ways.

(See article in this magazine). 4) Become a Foundation Governor for Stone School.


5) Help at our Community Fêtes, Bank Holiday Monday 27th May, at Stone

Recreation Ground, as our new Pavilion is opened, and on August Bank Holiday Monday (26

th) at Dinton

And so I could go on …… Don’t leave it to someone else. See what YOU can do, and in giving you will receive so much more back in blessing.

Yours in His Service,

PETER RICH (Rev) Priest in Charge

CHESTNUT AVENUE, DINTON PLAQUE CEREMONY

Saturday 6 April at 10.30am To commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll, 22 small leaf lime trees have now been planted along ‘Chestnut Avenue’ Dinton. On Saturday 6 April at 10.30 am a plaque was unveiled to mark this occasion. It will also acknowledge those parishioners who have kindly donated a tree.


Farewell to Dennis (Sam) Olliffe.

Dennis Olliffe was born in Bishopstone on the 28th November 1923, the

eldest son of Sidney and Dorothy Olliffe (nee Wixon). Dennis was their second child but their family would eventually expand to 9 children, 6 girls and 3 boys. Dennis was known throughout his life as ‘Sam’, a name given to him at an early age by his grandmother. Sam attended Stone village school which was a very long walk from Bishopstone for the young children. This was the only school he attended. In November 1937 the family moved to Stone (Bittenham Close).

On reaching the age of 18 he joined the army in the Cheshire regiment and served in Palestine and Egypt in World War II.

Dennis married in 1945 and had 3 sons and 2 daughters. On leaving the army he had several jobs during his working life, at International Alloys, Friths the builders and his last job before retirement was as an assistant school caretaker at Sir Henry Floyd Grammar school but throughout his working life he was never unemployed.

His main hobby was gardening and he gained most of his knowledge from his father and he passed on this knowledge and his allotment to his grandson

Matthew. After his retirement and now living at Hartwell End in Aylesbury he would walk with his dog to tend his allotment in Bishopstone on most days of the week. This daily walk kept him very fit and healthy. As well growing vegetables for the family household he also reared a few chickens, ducks and pigs.

Sam was a very placid, polite, hard working and contented man who enjoyed the outdoor country life but as old age approached, sadly he had to go into the Chestnuts Care Home in Southcourt where he was very well looked after for over 2 years. After a short illness at the age of 89 he died in Stoke Mandeville hospital on the 24

th March 2013. Dennis

returned to Stone where he was buried in the cemetery after his funeral service which was conducted by the Rev. Peter Rich, vicar of Stone and Dinton, on 2

nd April 2013.

Sam was known to many and loved by everyone, a gentleman who will be sadly missed by us all.

Gordon Weedon.


Stone, Dinton and Hartwell Social Committee

Invite you to a Beetle Drive and

Fish ‘n’ Chip Supper Friday May 10

th 7pm

Bishopstone Village Hall

Adults £7

Children under 16 £3

Ticket price includes food,

Tea and Coffee provided

Prize for winning Adult and Child

To order tickets please see any

Social Committee member

Tickets must be paid for by

Sunday 5th May

Food to be ordered at time of ticket purchase

Raymond Medhurst, Barbara Fowle, Sue Howe, Sarah Morgan,

Hannah Morgan, Cathy West, Ivor James, Fiona Tayler


CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 11th – 18th May 2012

PLEASE will YOU help Christian Aid

BITE BACK AT POVERTY? Desperately needed are people to collect house to house; please let me know

where you would like to collect – just a dozen envelopes will be a real help: wherever you like in the villages.

Please contact me on 748369 or [email protected] Sue Spinks

Events around the villages -

SATURDAY 11

th May 12.30 – 2 TUESDAY 14

th May 10 –12

HOT POT LUNCH COFFEE MORNING + (back by popular demand!) Cakes & Bring & Buy with Roy & Sue Spinks @ Methodist Chapel, Clowesbourne, Upton Eythrope Road (Tel: 748369 for info)

SUNDAY 12

th May 10 a.m.

UNITED FAMILY SERVICE Ss. Peter and Paul Church,

Dinton

THURSDAY 16th

May 2.30 onwards

CREAM TEA & CAKES


SATURDAY 18th

May 10 – 1 and SPUD LUNCH 12 – 2 PLANT SALE Methodist Chapel Mayerin, Churchway, Stone

OTHER FUND RAISING EFFORTS ARE IN THE PIPELINE –

PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR DETAILS ON LOCAL NOTICEBOARDS

PLEASE COME ALONG -

enjoy and support these events

Help Christian Aid – believe in life BEFORE death

mailto:[email protected]


STONE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Tuesday May 21st at 7.30pm

Stone Village Hall

WILLIAM MORRIS With Andy Gunn

This illustrated talk on the nineteenth century artist, craftsman, designer and poet William Morris, founder of the Arts and Crafts Movement, will cover his early life as a painter, the interior design firm which revolutionised the art of house decoration in England (we still have Morris designs on our walls and furniture) and the houses he furnished for himself and his family. One of the finest of his homes was at Kelmscott in Oxfordshire, and the History Group has arranged a visit to this Tudor manor house, full of Morris furniture, textiles and art works, together with the gardens, church and village. This will take place on August 21st, with Andy as our guide.

Ring Joan on 748530 for further information

Open Studios in Stone Every summer local artists show their work in Stone during the “Open Studios” weeks. This year Stone painter Francesca Rogers is joining village artists Diana Hartley and Josie Brandon in the tent at Stairways, and members of the Horizons textile group are exhibiting their diverse embroideries, felt work and other colourful work at the back of the house – there will also be cards and other small items for sale, and cream teas in the garden. Stairways is on the Portway Road, just behind the Bugle Horn and there will be parking in the grounds of Bartlett’s opposite. Opening times are 2.00 to 6.00 every day from Saturday June 15

th to Sunday June 22

nd


Local News Columns Every week I write two village news columns for the Bucks Herald: Dinton and Stone & Bishopstone. The columns include news about things that have happened in both Parishes, including charity and fund-raising events, school news, church services, and other items which I hope are of interest to my readers. I like to include more personal items such as milestone Birthdays or Wedding Anniversaries as well as celebrations of people's achievements etc. but I cannot do this if I do not know about them!

I am very grateful to those people who regularly contribute items for my columns but would appreciate receiving information from those I have not written about before. I can also accept photographs if they are sent to me electronically which the Bucks Herald will use is they are of good quality and there is enough space.

My deadline has recently changed and most weeks it is now noon on Thursday for the following week's paper, it is best to send me copy as soon as you can. Sometimes I need to ask contributors for more details so please give me plenty of notice! If there are Bank Holidays then deadlines will vary. The best way of passing news on to me is by email at [email protected] or by telephoning 01296 748221. My address is Starveall Farm House, Oxford Road, Stone, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP17 8PZ.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Chloe Lambert

ANNUAL ORGAN CONCERT

at AYLESBURY METHODIST CHURCH

Now in its 28th year

Presenting

STEPHEN DISLEY

Outstanding virtuoso organist of Southwark Cathedral

on WEDNESDAY 8th

May @ 7.30 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m.)

Entrance £12.00 or only £10.00 if booked in advance

(Students half price) Contact Derrick Matthews on 01296 488076

[email protected]


T & B Private Car Hire

01844 261116

Mob: 07831882694

Air Conditioned Cars/MPVs for Airport Transfers

Special Events, Theatres Touring, Sight Seeing,

Weddings or any other special occasion

Jaguar Wedding Cars also available


WEA West Bucks Villages Branch Carry on Learning

DRESS IN RENAISSANCE ITALY A talk by Colin Oakes

At Bartlett’s, Portway Road, Stone

Thursday May 2nd 2013 At 2.30 pm

Entry £1 per lecture

Ring 748538 for further information or if you need a lift. Pedestrians – ring for the gate security number

Waterperry Gardens is the place to come for all your gardening needs. Choose from a wide selection of Waterperry

grown plants from the Plant Centre and our friendly staff in the Garden Shop are

here to help you with any gardening questions. The Gallery, Gift Barn and Potting Shed have a fantastic range of British made products for the home and garden along with great gift ides. The

Teashop Miss H’s serves freshly prepared hot and cold lunches and a

selection of delicious cakes and pastries. Late Night Opening

Enjoy late nights at Waterperry as we open until 6pm on Wednesdays through to Saturdays until the 21

st September.

Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Near Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1JZ.

01844 339226. www.waterperrygardens.co.uk.

[email protected]

Artweeks.

Throughout May enjoy a showcase of work by local artists in the Gallery as part of

Artweeks – Oxfordshire’s visual arts festival. Please check the website nearer the time

for more details.

Cancer Research Walk.

Anytime between 10am and 3pm. Make the most of a spring day out and raise money for Cancer Research UK at the same

time with our sponsored walk. You can take as long – or as short a time as

you want covering the route around the Waterperry estate and gardens.

For more information or a sponsorship form call Jenny Braithwaite on 01844 208073.

Book Now For Summer Theatre!

‘As You Like It’ - The Lord Chamberlain's Men, Wednesday 12

th June,

Matinee 1.30pm, £11 and evening 7pm, Adults £17.50 Children £13.50.

Sherlock Holmes - The Pantaloons, Thursday 15

th August, 6.30pm.

Adults £13.50, Children £8.50.


Bartlett's

Residential Home

A beautiful Victorian country house set in over

18 acres of tranquil park and gardens

Individuals and couples, those wishing to make a home here

and those wanting a shorter stay are all welcome.

Highly qualified and caring staff to look after your every need.

Excellent facilities for recreational

activities, therapies and companionship.

Award winning chef who uses local produce.

Intimate and welcoming offering

you a little bit extra.

Part of the Peverel Court group of care homes.

Tel Gloria on 01296 747000 Email: [email protected]

www.peverelcourt.co.uk

Peverel Court, Portway Road, Stone, Bucks, HP17 8RP



Ric Lee “Handyman”

General House Maintenance

Painting and Decorating Small Tiling Jobs

Flat Pack Furniture Assembly

Ruby Cottage, 7 Chapel Road Ford HP17 8XE

Tel: 01296 747267



Bishopstone Village Hall Trust

Need to hire a hall?

…think ‘hall’, think

Bishopstone Hall

Prices start from just £20 for a child’s party, for up to 80 people

Disabled access, licensed bar available, terms and conditions apply

Phone 01296 747773 for more

information


Moreton Lane, HP17 8SQ

Registered Charity No. 264370

Oxford Rd, Hartwell, Aylesbury, Bucks HP17 8QP

The Bugle Horn Tel 01296 747594

David and his team would like to

welcome you to the Bugle Horn to enjoy

'Great Leisure Moments' in a Great

British Pub, we are proud to serve great

food from around the world in a distinctly

British manner all day, every day.

Try our extensive range of wines from around the world or one of our

traditional cask ales - just pop in, no need to book, even if it is

just for coffee.

THAME CHORAL SOCIETY

Conducted by Colin Spinks Present

REQUIEM MASS K626

MISSA BREVIS K194

by Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART

SATURDAY 4th MAY @ 7.30 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish Church, Thame

Tickets £12.00 (£10.00 in advance)

from ThameNews.Net, Jordans Courtyard,

8 Upper High Street, Thame


Aeneas and Dorcas ‘Please come at once!’

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor. About that time she became ill and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room.

Lydda was near

Joppa; so when the disciples heard that Peter was in Lydda, they sent two men to him and urged him, ‘Please come at once!’

Peter went with them, and when he arrived he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows stood round him, crying and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.

Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning towards the dead woman, he said, ‘Tabitha, get up.’ She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called for the believers, especially the widows, and presented her to them alive.

This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the

Lord. Peter stayed in Joppa for some time with a tanner named Simon.

Acts 9

PARISH REGISTERS: FUNERALS:

2nd

April St John the Baptist, Stone, followed by burial in Stone Cemetery DENNIS (known as Sam) OLLIFFE INTERMENT OF ASHES: 8

th April Dinton Cemetery - RAINER ECCARD

14th April Hartwell Cemetery – SAMUEL DEREK HARTLEY

MARRIAGES: Congratulations to James Ashley Bartlett and Sarah-Jane Stubberfield who are to be married on 25

th May at St Peter & St Paul, Dinton.

BAPTISMS: We welcome into membership through Baptism: 5

th May: ARA ROSE WHITE

MYA EVIE COLLARD St John the Baptist, Stone 12

th May: JAMES ERNEST EKARIKA KENNELL

GEORGE PETER SMEES PHOEBE ROSE PAYNE St Peter & St Paul, Dinton 26

th May: EVANGELINE LILLY HUGHES

St Peter & St Paul, Dinton


Busy Badgers Ironing Service Badgers Cottage Stone HP17 8PH

Mending and Alteration Service

Tel: 07957 611191 Collection and Delivery



In the middle of Ford

Fresh local food, expertly cooked, and a warm welcome

May

Lunch Offer

3 courses for £12.00 per person Monday to Friday throughout April

Sunday Lunch

3 course traditional roast for £18.95

2 course traditional roast for £15.95

May Dinner Offer

3 Course Dinner for 2 people plus a bottle of house red or white wine for £60. Valid between Monday and Thursday booking is advisable.

Enquiries please telephone the team on 01296 747473 or email [email protected]

Ford’s best kept secret is The Dinton Hermit it’s at the heart of the village. We are open 7 days a week serving Food using the best possible ingredients and where possible using local suppliers. We have 13 letting bedrooms, free wifi throughout the property, restaurant and bar. If you appreciate great coffee, the Hermit’s relaxed and comfortable surroundings – is the perfect setting to enjoy a coffee and read the newspaper. So come along and enjoy the roaring fire and relaxed atmosphere. Lunch is served Tuesday to Saturday 12 noon to 2.15pm, and Sunday 12 noon to 3pm. Our evening menu is available Monday to Saturday 6:30pm to 9pm. www.dintonhermit.co.uk facebook.com/dintonhermit twitter@dintonhermit Book now, on 01296 747473


The SPA CAFÉ and BAR Perfect for morning coffee, sandwiches, light lunches including

speciality salads, and snacks, the Spa Café is the ideal place to meet for that leisurely informal dining experience.

Morning coffee from 9.00am

Lunch served daily from 12.00 noon to 3.00pm Monday to Friday and until 4.00pm Saturday and Sunday

Open to the Public

Afternoon tea available

Why not take a gentle stroll in the 90 acres of parkland, ideal exercise after you have enjoyed the Spa Cafe

Open for dinner every Friday and Saturday with a last serving of 8.30pm

For further information on the Spa Cafe, menus or to make a reservation, please telephone 01296 746526 or visit the website

Oxford Road, Near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP17 8NR

Part of the National Trust www.hartwell-house.com [email protected]

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