STEEPLE CLAYDON WI
OUR speaker this month was Doreen Kempton who showed us how to adorn presents and make flowers with ribbon.
After a very enjoyable lesson we were invited to have a go and we soon discovered that the ribbon had a mind of its own, and was not so easy to manage as the demonstration appeared to show.
However, we all enjoyed the evening so much we have decided to include an evening of ribbon art in our monthly craft evenings.
Other events attended were a wonderful drive through the Cotswolds ending with a guided tour of Prince Charles' garden at Highgrove.
The sun broke through the rain and we had wonderful weather for the two hour tour which was followed by tea and cakes.
The Brain Game day was also attended, where members were shown some of the secrets to solving cryptic clues given for crossword puzzles.
We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at the village hall at 7.30pm.
New members and visitors always welcome.

UNIVERSITY OF BUCKINGHAM
OUR final public lecture of the spring term series will take place on Tuesday, June 9.
Dr Glenn Patrick, Research Physicist, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, will give a lecture entitled The Hidden Universe and the Large Hadron Collider.
This lecture will look at how it is possible to probe this seemingly hidden universe and what particle physics can tell us about its secrets.
The construction of the LHC will also be described along with an insight into how the experiments work.
The lecture is suitable for all, especially those with an inquisitive mind.
This talk will take place at 6.30pm in the Ian Fairbairn Lecture Hall, Chandos Road Building.
Admission to the lecture is free and open to all.
There will also be time after the lecture to meet and talk to Dr Glenn Patrick over drinks in the foyer.
Don't miss the last lunchtime concert of this term being held on Wednesday, June 10 at 1.15pm in the Radcliffe Centre, starring Robert Tucker and his GCSE music students from the Royal Latin School.
An exciting concert, not to be missed!
For more information on any of our events, please contact the publicity office on 01280 820213, alternatively you can email publicity@buckingham.ac.uk.

GRENVILLE COMBINED SCHOOL
GRENVILLE Combined School is holding an 'Eco' summer fayre on Saturday, June 27 from 2pm to 4pm.
Attractions include a raffle, barbecue, beer tent, recycle Guy competition and traditional fairground rides.
THE FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL LATIN SCHOOL
THE Friends of the Royal Latin School are organising a picnic summer ball on Saturday, July 11, reception at 7pm, carriages at 2am.
There will be various musical events throughout the evening, tickets £25.
The Royal Latin ball has always been popular and this year we are offering the very best entertainment at less than half the usual price of the ball.
Ball-goers can expect the usual quality of entertainment at this year's ball with fantastic live music from Analogue Sounds, top DJ Jim from local radio station Horizon, a jazz band, jazz pianist and fire juggling etc.
All you have to do is bring along your own food and, if you wish, you can decorate your table in a traditional or themed style beforehand.
We will supply a bar with a wide selection of beers and wines for you to purchase, and we will even include a cocktail reception on arrival.
All the fun of the ball at less than half the price!
Confused about how this works?
Don't worry, just call Loo Blackburn on 07903 552363 for more detailed information.

GRENDON UNDERWOOD SCHOOL
GRENDON Underwood School summer fete is being held on Saturday, June 13 from 11am to 2pm.
Come along to enjoy a traditional summer fete, this year with a community theme.
Attractions include a barbecue, bar, refreshments, It's a Knockout competition, bouncy castle, pony rides, games, tombolas, Tae Kwon-Do and Karate Club demonstrations, Quaintwood Players, soak-the-teacher, face painting, craft stalls, cake stall and lots more!
FREE entry.

THE SWAN AND PEN LITERARY SOCIETY OF BUCKINGHAM
ON Monday, June 8, the Swan and Pen welcome James Volimar who will give a talk on Poems, Plays and Films.
James was born in Northamptonshire and began his writing career as a poet.
Since 1974 he has published poetry and occasional prose in numerous journals, anthologies and booklets.
His first play, The Smallest Doll, was produced in 1989.
He has also written a community play, The Kingdom of the Rose, for his home town of Newnham Ferrers and two plays for the Ipswich Theatre Company, The Last Laugh and Crossroad Blues.
His other plays include GI Blues, which toured the New Forest region while his one act play, Clearing the Colour, was produced as a lunchtime show at Sir Alan Ayckbourn's Theatre, Scarborough.
He also has a number of film projects in development. He produces plays in Northampton through his own Milk Train Theatre Company.
The talk will be held in the Sunley Lecture Theatre, University of Buckingham, Chandos Road at 7.30pm.
Swan and Pen talks are open to everyone.
Non-members £3 entrance which includes a drink.
If you would like more details please ring Pat Phillips on 01280 821191.

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY MEMORY CAFEAt the May meeting of our Memory Cafe we listened to a most helpful and informative talk from Jenny Churcher of Carers Bucks, her theme being Coping With Anxiety.
Jenny told us how to prevent anxiety attacks, if at all possible, and also how to manage them should they occur.
She also explained how our body reacts to stress and gave us several sensible, down-to-earth tips on how to cope.
Her talk was particularly useful for people with memory problems and those caring for them.
The next Memory Cafe takes place on Thursday, June 11 at the Well Street Centre in Well Street, Buckingham from 2pm to 4pm.
The speaker is Bev Waring from RNID who will speaking about Help With Hearing Loss.
If you would like more information about the Memory Cafe or about any dementia issues please call 01296 331722 to speak to a support worker.

THE FILM PLACE
THE Film Place are showing Frost/Nixon (15) today, Friday, at 8pm.
Swords and sandals they don't have, but the Frost/Nixon interviews have blood and guts a plenty in this dramatic confrontation.
Perfectly crafted by Peter Morgan first as a stage play, he has equally skilfully adapted the drama to the big screen.
And, in the hands of Michael Sheen and Frank Langella, the dialogue just seems to have got sharper and deeper with a greater range of emotional punches.
Tomorrow, Saturday, you can see Doubt (12A) at 7.30pm.
In 1964, a time of huge constitutional change in America, 'doubt' permeated the pillars of the establishment.
At St Nicholas' Catholic school in the Bronx, the strict regime is under the command of Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Meryl Streep).
Her code of moral authority is in stark contrast to the school's priest, Father Brendan Flynn, who introduces an element of fun into the school's traditions, and is especially friendly towards the school's first black pupil, Donald Miller.
Both films can be seen at the Ian Fairbairn Lecture Hall, Chandos Road Building, University of Buckingham.

BUCKINGHAM AND DISTRICT NWR GROUP
THE Buckingham and District NWR (National Women's Register) Group is currently looking for new members.
NWR is a countrywide network of groups where lively minded women exchange ideas, have interesting discussions and join in social events with their group.
NWR helps you make new friends locally, encourages you to explore broader interests, and meet other local women.
We are a friendly group of women who meet on every other Thursday at 8pm in members' homes during term-time.
We have a varied programme of meetings and events for this term including talks on Gardening and the River Great Ouse, an exploration of the ancient art of Tai Chi, and a summer barbecue.
In addition, we regularly discuss books we have read, go on walks and theatre outings, and have themed meetings (the next one of these is a Thai Evening).
For further details, please contact Rachel on 01280 815893.

BUCKINGHAM CHORAL SOCIETY
TICKETS are now on sale for Buckingham Choral Society's summer concert on Saturday, July 4 at 8pm, in Buckingham Parish Church.
This is also the opening concert of the Buckingham Summer Festival and features an enjoyable and relaxing summer evening's music including: Joseph Horovitz's Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo – this famous biblical story set to music with words by Michael Flanders; John Rutter's Birthday Madrigals – classic madrigals with a swing; and Hubert Parry's Blest Pair of Sirens – English choral music at its best.
Tickets are available from the Buckingham Tourist Information Centre and The Duke's Music, Buckingham, price £12, under 18s £5, and includes a free interval drink.
This is expected to be a very popular concert, so don't delay buying your tickets.

BUCKINGHAM RAILWAY WALK CONSERVATION GROUP
VOLUNTEERS will be scything, raking, sawing and lopping along the Railway Walk tomorrow, Saturday.
Cutting and raking areas of grass in the sunny glades will help encourage the germination of the dormant seed banks exposed by the scrub clearance undertaken in the past.
Fallen wood in the form of twigs and branches can also be a barrier for seeds to grow, and moving the wood into habitat piles allows young shoots to push through the soil.
Insects, invertebrates and small mammals are using these habitat piles for food and shelter.
The summer sunshine interspersed with a few days of rain is rewarding gardeners and nature lovers alike.
Wild flowers, birds, insects, bees, butterflies and damselflies are all to be seen along the Railway Walk, and the fruit in the orchard is developing into a promising crop this year.
If you would like to help the wildlife along this walkway please come and join us.
We meet regularly on the first Saturday of the month at 10am in the university car park at the top of Station Road, Buckingham.
Everyone works at their own pace, and tools, safety equipment and light refreshments are provided.
For further details please contact Jenny Manning, co-ordinator, Buckingham Railway Walk Conservation Group on 01280 815223 or email railwaywalk@tiscali.co.uk.

BRACKLEY MEANS BUSINESS
BRACKLEY Means Business (BMB) provides a local support network to help you build your business.
Join us for an opportunity to network with like-minded local businesses in a friendly atmosphere.
The benefits of attending a Brackley means Business networking meeting – you will be made to feel welcome - no cliques at BMB; you will be introduced to people you want and need to meet; you will meet a good mix of people; you will learn something; you will be served with light refreshments.
We promote our events beyond Brackley and encourage a mixture of regular and new people to attend.
All business sectors are welcome: retail, manufacturing, education and services.
BMB events are held monthly in a variety of exciting local venues and all our events have a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
You will be greeted by one of our team of expert hosts who will introduce you to the people you would like to meet.
Visit our website www.brackleymeansbusiness.co.uk for a list of meetings and invited guest speakers.

WINSLOW AND DISTRICT ARTS SOCIETY
STEPHEN Hand was our guest demonstrator at our May meeting where he produced a colourful impressionist interpretation still life with tulips in acrylics. Stephen worked fast to capture the highlights and shadows explaining how he achieved the illusion of depth by carefully choosing warm and cool complimentary colours.
The resulting picture was impressive.
In May, a group of WADAS members spent a happy sunny day painting at Evenley Wood Gardens were the rhododendrons looked spectacular giving us lot of subjects and vistas to sketch and paint.
Our next outing is on June 10 to Buscot House and Gardens, a magnificent Palladian style country house surrounded by wonderful terraced flower gardens and pleasure grounds.
The house contains many treasures including the Burn Jones painting The Rose Bower.
We are making the final preparations for our Bucks Open Studios exhibition from June 13-28 in a studio in Padbury.
A group of eight WADAS members will be showing new work in a wide variety of mediums and subject matter also included this year will be studio pottery.
Entry to all Bucks Open Studio locations is free and booklets listing all the participants and venues can be found at your local library.
WADAS is always pleased to welcome new members and visitors.
To learn more about WADAS call the secretary on 01280 813733 or visit our website at: www.freewebs.com/bucksart.

MAIDS MORETON C OF E SCHOOL
MAIDS Moreton C of E School is holding their summer fayre on Sunday, June 28 from noon until 3pm.
Activities include a barbecue, bouncy castle, raffle, face painting, games and stalls, cakes and refreshments, crafts, tombola, magic show, and birds of prey.
A great afternoon for all the family!

BUCKINGHAM & DISTRICT WALKING GROUP
OUR long weekend away in the Peak District was well supported by about 25 of our members, staying at the Yorkshire Bridge Hotel near the Ladybower Reservoir.
We enjoyed splendid views from the peaks and ridges around the area and some delightful valley and woodland walks with an abundance of wild flowers in evidence.
We are now in the middle of our summer walks programme which takes us to the end of August.
Our fortnightly weekend walks are planned in a variety of interesting locations, including Culworth in West Northants, Great Tew in the Cotswolds, Coombe Hill in the Chilterns and a rare excursion into Rutland.
On August 2 there is a guided tour around some of the lesser known parts of Oxford and on August 29 we have one of our social events visiting Moggerhanger House and Park in Bedfordshire.
In addition, of course, the current programme includes details of our ever-popular monthly Wednesday walks where members can book a pub lunch combined with a figure of eight walk - in this programme the pubs are located at Bledlow, Hellidon, Croughton and Bulbourne near Tring.
Prospective members are always welcome to 'try us out' on any of the weekend walks without booking ahead.
For further information on our activities do get in touch by phoning Peter Bowtell on 01280 815946.