March 2009 Archives

Businessman Nick Hayes is the driving force behind a charitable initiative called the Scum Run, a 3,500 mile drive around Europe.
Mr Hayes, 34, of Fairacres, Prestwood, will be joined en route by a friend and fellow entrepreneur, Dave Lewin, 34, of Ridgeway, Chesham.
Both men are mustard keen on the venture which kicks off on Thursday, April 16, and they are prepared to travel wherever the organisers send them.

This is a list of the latest planning applications registered at Chiltern District Council.
Representations should be made either in writing to the Head of Planning Services, Chiltern District Council, King George V Road, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 5AW or by e-mail to planning@chiltern.gov.uk. If you use e-mail would you also include your postal address.

Winners of the Rotary Club's Christmas story competition will be awarded a Willy Wonka golden ticket, free admission into the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre.
Enthusiastic participants will also get framed certificates and book tokens.
The prizes will be given out on Wednesday, March 18, at the Damien Hall, adjacent to the Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, off the High Street, at 5.45pm.
A total of 12 prize winners will attend. The competition featured a total of 62 entries.
The competition was organised by the Rotary Clubs of Amersham, Chesham and Great Missenden.

Residents are so fearful of anti-social behaviour that they are demanding security gates at the troubled flats in Hazel Road, Prestwood.
District councillor Andrew Garnett has teamed up with the Reverend Colin Veysey, pastor at the Kings Church, to get something sorted.
They have got started with a campaign largely at the behest of the area Neighbourhood Action Group, whose members have expressed concern about under age drinking, vandalism, and suspicions of drug taking near the flats.

Choral evensong at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday, March 22, at 6pm will be led by Pegasus, one of London's leading Chamber choirs.
Following the service, drinks and nibbles will be served and The Friends of Holy Trinity will hold a short annual meeting, giving an opportunity to hear what they have been doing over the past year.
Further details about the Friends from Judith McBride on 01494 863677.

Children descended on the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden last week to celebrate World Book Day.
Scores of youngsters donned Dahl-type costumes and represented their very favourite characters, according to director Amelia Foster.
Top of the pops was the inimitable Willie Wonka, businessman par excellence, and lover of chocolate - and bubble gum.

This is a list of the latest planning applications registered at Chiltern District Council.
Representations should be made either in writing to the Head of Planning Services, Chiltern District Council, King George V Road, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 5AW or by e-mail to planning@chiltern.gov.uk. If you use e-mail would you also include your postal address.

A planned refurbishment of Great Missenden Fire Station will cost Bucks Fire and Rescue Service almost £200,000 and will begin later this year.
The station, in the High Street, lies in a conservation area close to Missenden Abbey.
The existing fire station is of brick construction with a pitched hipped roof to the appliance bay and a flat roof to the rest of the accommodation.

This is a list of the latest planning applications registered at Chiltern District Council.
Representations should be made either in writing to the Head of Planning Services, Chiltern District Council, King George V Road, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 5AW or by e-mail to planning@chiltern.gov.uk. If you use e-mail would you also include your postal address.