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FIREFIGHTERS are renewing safety advice to householders who have open fires after seeing an increase in the amount of chimney fires.
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service attended 24 chimney blazes in December and 10 in the first three days of January.
They were called to a total of 159 across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes last year. The figure has risen from 138 in 2008 and 97 in 2007. In the Chiltern distract 22 similar incidents were attended last year - up from 16 in 2008.
POLICE have issued a warning to drivers after crashes in continuing icy conditions.
Motorists are being urged to take into account the road and weather conditions on their journeys today.
People will be able to give blood in Prestwood on Tuesday, November 18 at the village hall in Wycombe Road. Sessions take place from 2-3.55pm and 4.45-7.15pm. It is recommended that donors book an appointment by calling 08457 711 711.
A cricket club has won planning permission to build a new £50,000 plus pavilion at its Lee Manor Park Ground at The Lee.
The Lee Cricket Club, which is chaired by barrister Jon Swain, wants to forge on and build the new structure as soon as possible.
This is a list of planning applications received this week by 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.
Your comments should be received by 7 November 2008:
Prestwood Gardening Society present John Gosnell - 'Close up Photography' at Prestwood Village Hall, Wycombe Road on Thursday, October 9 at 8pm.
Due to the relocation of the pre-school Prestwood Village Hall have vacancies for weekday morning bookings. Suitable for clubs, groups or just one off booking. Contact Cherie Belcher 01 494 865213.
Coffee Morning every Tuesday in the Memorial Hall, High Street, Great Missenden from 10am - noon.
Prestwood Local Produce Market, every Friday at Hildreth Garden Centre from 9am to 12.30pm.
Chiltern District Council
King George V Road
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 5AW
Telephone: 01494 729000
Offices open:
Mondays to Thursdays 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
Fridays 8.30 am to 5.00 pm
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