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Marian Mason 01296 713457
OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND: This weekend is open gardens weekend tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm both days.
During the last weeks the village has been a hive of activity as preparations are made to make this the best ever event.
So, do come and visit our pretty village and wander round our many and diverse gardens, resting for a while to enjoy tea and cakes served in the churchyard, while listening to the organ music being played inside the Church of St Cecilia.
The church will, of course, be open for you to view the flower displays.
We look forward to seeing you there.
SAFARI SUPPER: This event is being held on Saturday, July 11 at 7pm.
Now that the work on the restoration of the village hall is complete, we are able to hold, once again, this popular event.
Two kind villagers have offered their homes and gardens for the first course and pudding course, while the main course takes place in the village hall.
Finally, coffee will be served in the Old Thatched Inn.
This is always a most happy and friendly evening, welcoming new residents to the village and chatting with those we don't meet all that often.
Tickets are available from Alison on 01296 713397, priced £12.50 per person.

Akeley
Sherri Holland 01280 860486
CHARITY CLAY SHOOT: A CHARITY clay shoot, for the benefit of Air Ambulance and Crossroads for Carers, is being held at Akeley Shooting Ground on Sunday, June 28 from 1pm. Teams of four, £100 entry.
Top gun wins days shooting in North Wales.
There will be a bar, pig roast, and raffle.
For more details contact J Spademan on 07836 541731, J Taylor on 07523 405533 or T Cowley on 07736 667022.
FITNESS PILATES: Fitness pilate classes start today, Friday, from 9.30am to 10.30am at the village hall.
TEA & WILD FLOWERS: Come and join us on Wednesday, June 17 between 2.30pm and 4pm at Akeley Village Hall for a cup of tea or coffee and a piece of homemade cake.
At 2.30pm, Matt Dodds, from AVDC Biodiversity team, will be available to talk about the flowers and grasses in the county wildlife area adjoining the village hall.
VILLAGE SHOW: Akeley Gardening Club annual village show is being held on Saturday, September 5.
We would like to include a table top display of craft work so, If you have any craft items you think would be suitable please contact Sherri on 01280 860486, Jackie on 01280 860295, Christine on 01280 860232 or Mary on 01280 860663.
THE NATIONAL STREET VAN ASSOCIATION: THE National Street Van Association presents the 35th van nationals at Akeley Village Hall, Church Hill, Akeley, on Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28.
Saturday cruise, show-n-shine, dash plaque, raffles and lots more plus Saturday night barbecue with music.
Sunday show and shine £4, live music on Sunday afternoon.
For more details visit the website at www.nsva.co.uk or contact Peter on 01280 860050 or email peter@transitvanclub.co.uk. Cars and bikes welcome.
WEBSITE: You can keep up-to-date with what's been happening in the village and find out what is planned for the next few weeks by visiting the parish council's website on www.akeleyparishcouncil.gov.uk.

Evenley
01280 827940
UNFORTUNATELY, Evenley is without a village correspondent at present but if anyone is interested in taking on the role then please contact the Advertiser & Review on 01280 827940 for more details.

Gawcott
Susanne Winterbottom 01280 821079
BUCKS ART OPEN FORTNIGHT: From June 13 - 28, Twls Johnson's kiln formed glass studio will be open from noon to 6pm (except Mondays and Tuesdays).
Come and see an artist at work and have a go at making a small piece of fused glass.
Also, there will be an art exhibition in Holy Trinity Church from June 13-27.
ROUNDWOOD SCHOOL FETE: On Saturday, June 13, Roundwood School are holding their annual summer fete from noon to 3pm at the Gawcott school site in Church Street.
Support your village school and join us for traditional family fun.
Attractions include owl display, farm animal corner, barbecue, teas and homemade cakes, bouncy castle, face painting and craft stalls selling homemade pickles and jams, popcorn and candyfloss, Gawcott grown strawberries, handmade cards, secondhand toys, Usborne books and Phoenix Stationery.
STRAWBERRIES: Ready picked and pick-your-own strawberries will be available at Clearhayes, Gawcott from tomorrow, Saturday.
For details phone 07771 531444.
OPEN GARDENS: Saturday, June 27, from 2pm, sees Gawcott's annual Open Gardens Day.

Great Horwood
Patricia Rudkin 01296 712930
A CHAMPIONSHIP SIAMESE AND MOGGIE CAT SHOW: I am a committee member and also welfare officer for the Blue-Pointed Siamese Cat Club (BPSCC] and we hold a championship show every August. Now the show is local at Wendover Memorial Hall in Bucks I am hoping I can encourage people to visit our show or perhaps show their cat.
If people want to know about showing and what it involves they can contact me and I can advise (details below).
It is basically a Siamese cat show, all colours but we accept moggies on the show bench as well.
It can be a lovely day out and your cat may win.
This event is being held on Saturday, August 1, open to the public from 12.30pm, but if you are showing, vetting in will be from 8am.
There are also stalls within the hall and anyone interested in having a stall at the show can contact me, Patricia Rudkin on 01296 712930 or email patkin@greathorwoodbucks.co.uk.
GREAT HORWOOD SCHOOL: The school urgently needs two play leaders to support our pupils at lunchtime.
The roles will include supervising children eating their lunch and helping them enjoy their free time outside.
The position is for term times only, with a start date of September 2009.
If you would like more information contact Mrs Whittaker via the school on 01296 7122622.
GREAT HORWOOD SCOUTS: Some 15 cub scouts from Great Horwood Scout Group joined cubs from Winslow, Maids Moreton and Steeple Claydon and other cub scouts from across Buckinghamshire, for an activity packed May Day bank holiday weekend at Phasels Wood Scout campsite in Hertfordshire.
It was a 'doing things' weekend with a chance to experience a wall climb and abseil: to be coached and guided in the skills of archery and air rifle shooting: to experience the underground crawl of potholing and to try and not get lost on an orienteering course around the campsite: not to mention the many craft creating challenges available.
Suffice to say on Sunday morning the alarm call was from the leaders to the cubs, who, after an action-packed Saturday, slept well, but still had the energy to continue around all the activity bases on Sunday.
Supported by our leaders and parent helpers, Great Horwood cubs had a wonderful and enjoyable weekend.
Great Horwood cubs has room for new members, so if you are between eight years and 10 years and would like to join us, do come along to the Scout HQ on a Tuesday evening at 6.45pm or contact the cub scout leader, Justin Daley on 01296 710916.
Paul Ketteridge
COFFEE MORNING: A coffee morning in aid of Willen Hospice is being held on Tuesday, June 9 from 10am until noon at 42 Station Road, Winslow.
It will be a bring and buy, with cakes, a raffle and much, much more.
Please support this worthwhile cause, every penny is needed.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: The next parish council meeting will take place on Monday, June 8, at 7.30pm in Great Horwood Village Hall.
Meetings are open to all and they include a period of discussion, during which you may comment on agenda items or raise questions of your own.
Parish clerk, Duncan Trigg, email dst.parishclerk@tiscali.co.uk.
WINSLOW COMMUNITY BUS: The Winslow Community Bus Service is busy again for June and July.
To find out about trips call Sue on 01296 715786 or email wdcbenquiries@btconnect.com.
CHURCH FETE: The church fete is being held on Saturday, July 4, in the school grounds.
There will be many stalls and any donations would be greatly appreciated.
Anything you have can be left in the church and then can be distributed to the various stall holders.
Raffle prizes urgently needed, please contact Susan Mosier 01296 715336.
Items for a cake stall will be gratefully received by Sue Brazier 01296 714712.
Also jarbola, white elephant, books and plants.
There will be door-to-door collections nearer the fete day
If you would like to help or want to know more, contact David Brazier on 01296 714712.
GREAT HORWOOD PRE-SCHOOL: We are looking for a volunteer to help on a Tuesday and a Thursday, from 1pm until 2.30pm.
You will be required to do washing up and help with story time with the children.
Telephone 01296 714998 or 07999 80961 for more details.
PARISH COUNCIL: We are looking for somebody who is interested in becoming clerk to the parish council.
The role will give you the opportunity to get involved in many aspects of village life and contribute to many worthwhile developments in our community.
If you would like further information please contact John Gilbey, chairman, Great Horwood Parish Council, telephone 01296 711915 or email john@gilbey98.freeserve.co.uk.

Little Horwood
Chrissie Beckett 01296 712436
VILLAGE PLAN: Thank you to all those who are currently involved in moving the village plan forward.
It is wonderful to know that views voiced through the questionnaire, which first saw the light of day at last year's church fete, has been taken so seriously and great things have been happening to meet the needs of our village community.
The village website has been up and running for some time now so please do make sure you take a look and continue to support and take interest in the development of the plan and the people willing to give so much of their time to processing the questionnaire and carrying out the requirements in order that they may feel encouraged to continue in such a good work!
WINSLOW COMMUNITY BUS: The bus continues to provide opportunities for folk to get out and about on regular shopping trips and for days out visiting a wide range of places.
If you are a confident driver and feel you would like to become involved in driving the bus please do not hesitate to contact Sue on 01296 715786 for further details.
SWANBOURNE FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS: Anyone over the age of 55 is allowed to join the club, which meets in Swanbourne Village Hall at 1.45pm.
June dates are as follows: Whist Drive, June 8; Quiz, June 29.
SWANBOURNE CHURCH FETE: Swanbourne Church Fete is being held tomorrow, Saturday, at 2pm at Swanbourne House School.
Please do come along and enjoy a pleasant afternoon with your family in beautiful surroundings.
There is always an abundance of activities and stalls as well as delicious cakes to eat with your cups of tea!
MURSLEY CHURCH FETE: Mursley Church Fete is being held on Saturday, June 20.
An early reminder that a competition to design a new species of snake or butterfly will take place at the fete.
All entries must be in by 7pm on Thursday, June 18.
Further details in Open Gates!
CHURCH SERVICE: An interactive church service is being held on Sunday, June 7, at 11am.
Please come along with your family to join in the fun of another interactive service in Little Horwood Church, which is followed by a shared lunch.
You are still very welcome to come along for lunch in the Old School behind the church from 12.30pm to 2pm even if you do not attend a service.
Holy Communion will take place at 9.30am in Mursley.

Maids Moreton
Anita Matthews 01280 814358
CHURCH SERVICES: On Sunday there is a service of Holy Communion at 8am followed by a family service with Searchlights at 10.30am.
JUMBLE SALE: There will be a jumble sale held at the village hall tomorrow, Saturday, at 2pm.
Any donations can be dropped off at the village hall from 10am on the day and will be gratefully received.
MAIDS MORETON PRE-SCHOOL OPEN DAY: This is for prospective families to come and see this outstanding pre-school in action.
Anytime between 9.30am and 11am on Wednesday, June 10.
No appointment is necessary, just pop in or check out their website www.maidsmoretonpreschool.co.uk
WHIST DRIVE: The next Whist Drive will be held on Friday, June 12 in the village hall at 7.30pm.
MAIDS MORETON CHURCH FLOWER FESTIVAL: This event will be taking place on June 13 and 14, the theme this year will be Kings and Queens in honour of our Queen celebrating her official birthday that weekend.
If any reader would like to place an arrangement in church, please call Georgie on 815317.
Further details of this event will be posted nearer the time.
WHEATSHEAF QUIZ EVENING: The next quiz evening at The Wheatsheaf will be next Monday, June 15 commencing at 8.30pm.
Teams should be a maximum of four people.
There will be a nominal charge which includes a snack buffet, the proceeds of which will be donated to a local charity. If you require any further information please call Gary on 815433.
GRUMBLE GRANGE GROUP: The next meeting of this group will be on Tuesday, June 16 at 7.30pm and will be addressed by Roger Lammercroft on the subject of Where Do We Go From Here?
The Grumble Grange Group summer extravaganza is now scheduled for Friday, July 3.
Please watch this space for further information.
SOUP LUNCH: The next Soup Lunch will be on Friday, June 19 in the village hall at 12.15pm for 12.30pm.
QUIZ NIGHT: There will be a quiz night at Maids Moreton Pre-school on Saturday, June 20.
Watch this space for further information.
SUMMER FAIR: The annual Maids Moreton School summer fair will take place on Saturday, June 28.
Further details to follow
WELLMORE AND MAIDS MORETON CONSERVATION GROUP: The group would like to express its gratitude to the generosity of all its supporters following the recent ascent by a team of its members to the summit of Snowdon.
All these funds have now been distributed to various local causes.
SUMMER FAYRE: Maids Moreton C of E School are holding their summer fayre on Sunday, June 28, from noon until 3pm.
Attractions 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!

Padbury
Sue Wrigley 01280 814199
OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND: We are looking forward to a great weekend next Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, when many Padbury gardens will be open from 2pm to 6pm each day.
There will be a flower festival in St Mary's Church with the theme of 'bells' (as the church bells are to be refurbished this year) and teas and homemade cakes organised by the WI in the village hall.
The plant stall will be on the forecourt of the village hall, run by Fred Morris and his team, and I am sure Fred would be delighted to receive any plants you may wish to contribute to the stall, but please, do remember to label them. Come and enjoy a visit to our pretty village.
BUCKS OPEN STUDIOS: Saturday, June 13 is the start of the Bucks Open Studios fortnight, when you will have the opportunity to visit the studios and workshops of artists and craft workers in this area.
In Padbury, Georgie Porter and Peter Austin will be opening their studios at the Old Wesleyan Chapel, Main Street, and 2 Bennetts Close respectively on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays until the event closes on Sunday, June 28.
Both studios will be open at 11am but Peter's will close at 5pm and Georgie's at 6pm.
Winslow & District Arts Society members will also be participating in this county wide event with an exhibition of work in The Studio at West Bourn, Main Street, home of Alicia Vaux, the secretary of WADAS, from Saturday, June 13 to Sunday, June 28, daily between 11am to 6pm.
Both Alicia's and Georgie's gardens are also open for our open gardens weekend on June 13/14.
WADAS: On Wednesday, June 10, the society will be visiting Buscot Park House garden, a National Trust property, which contains fine paintings and furniture from the Faringdon Collection and an Italianate water garden designed by Harold Peto.
To see if any places still remain on this trip, please contact the secretary, Alicia Vaux, on 01280 813733.
ADSTOCK & PADBURY GARDEN CLUB: Members of the Adstock & Padbury Garden Club are looking forward to an evening tour of the gardens at Tyringham Hall, lead by the head gardener, at their meeting for next Tuesday, June 9.
Numbers are requested in advance so please contact Sue Crook on 01280 816505 for full information and for details of the full day outing in July to Spetchley Park in Worcestershire.
TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC: It was a beautiful day last Sunday for the teddy bear's picnic on the vicarage lawn, and sun hats and sun cream were much in evidence.
The dads organised races for the young children, sometimes with teddies, sometimes without.
Many thanks to Ros and Ken for hosting this most enjoyable event.
ALI' S DREAM: Join Ali's Dream for a spectacular night at their summer ball in the ballroom at Buckingham Town Hall on Saturday, June 13 and help raise funds for research into childhood brain tumours.
There will be champagne on arrival followed by a three-course meal, entertainment, a tombola and dancing until 1am.
It promises to be a really good evening, so do let Sue Farrington Smith know if you would like tickets.
She, or one of the team, can be contacted on 01296 730230 for full information.
CRICKET: The Great Horwood team is now playing at the Springfields ground and I understand there is a home game tomorrow, Saturday.
They are looking for more players including juniors so if you are interested please contact the secretary, Gary Lee, on 01280 712772 or Norman Ellison, chairman, on 01296 712430.
BINGO AND THE 100-1 CLUB: Bingo takes place once again (after a short gap of a few weeks) tonight, Friday, in the village hall starting at 8pm, with the charity raffle going to the Table Tennis Club.
There will also be the first of the 100-1 Club draws, with prizes for the first draw of the season of £100 and £50.
There are now 161 members of the 100-1 Club with 16 new ones.
Shirley Lafford would like to welcome all new members and to say how grateful she is to everyone for their support over the year.
Contact Shirley on 01280 812535 if you have any suitable raffle prizes you would like to donate.

Thornborough
Chrissie Vernon 01280 813073
BINGO: The next Bingo is on Saturday, June 13, at 7.30pm in the village hall.
Everyone welcome.

Tingewick
Joanna Brown 01280 847479
POLICE CLINIC: The monthly police clinic in the village hall has changed day and time and from now on will take place on the first Wednesday of each month from 6pm to 7pm – the next one being on Wednesday, July 1.
This clinic is available for the people of Tingewick and the surrounding villages to come along to meet the local community support officer, who will be available to discuss issues relating to our area.
Contact Mike Poole on 01280 847736 for more information.
PAMPER EVENING: The fantastically popular Tingewick pre-school pamper evening is back – bigger and better than ever on June 19 with even more manicures, facials, massages, angel card readings, and other therapies.
Tickets are on sale from Gillian on 01280 848227 or see Claire at Pre-school.
ROUNDWOOD SCHOOL SUMMER FETE: ROUNDWOOD School will be holding their summer fete on Saturday, June 13 from noon until 3pm at the Gawcott school site in Church Street.
There will be traditional family fun including an owl display, farm animal corner, barbecue, teas and homemade cakes, bouncy castle, face painting, bottle tombola.
Plus Maypole dancing by pupils, Gawcott grown strawberries and craft stalls including jewellery, Usborne books and Phoenix cards. For more information telephone Beverly on 01280 815745.
MUGHOUSE BLUES BAND: On Sunday, June 7, the Mughouse Blues Band will be playing at The Royal Oak on Main Street starting at 8pm.
Telephone 01280 848373 for more information.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: The parish council will be meeting in the village hall at 8pm on Thursday, June 11.
MOBILE LIBRARY: The mobile library will be in Stowe View from 3.20pm on Thursday, June 11.
CARRIE RODRIGUES TRIO: Empty Rooms Promotions will be marking their 100th gig by bringing Carrie Rodrigues to Tingewick Village Hall at 8pm today, Friday.
Not yet 30, and with a critically acclaimed solo record already behind her, this classically trained violinist and singer songwriter has just begun flexing her artistic muscles and branching out in new directions, as exemplified in her recently released second album.
She will be accompanied by Hans Holzen (guitars) and Javier Vercher (keyboards, percussion, sax).
The support slot on the night is filled by Linda Watkins & Godfrey. Linda lives in Chackmore, and has been a vital member of the Empty Rooms team for nearly as long as they have been going, as well as being a singer/songwriter.
Tickets are £12 in advance from The Dukes Music on Market Hill, Buckingham, or £14 on the night.
On Saturday, June 13, there will be a double bill of great music when Rod Picott and Amanda Shires and the Eileen Rose Duo come to Tingewick.
More information on www.empty-rooms.com.

Twyford
Julia Cook 01296 738810
COFFEE MORNING: Tomorrow, Saturday, from 10.30am to noon at the United Reformed Chapel.
Greetings cards, books, cakes, preserves, eggs, plants and Fairtrade goods.
Free admission.
TEDDY BEAR WEEKEND: Don't forget, it is the teddy bear weekend at St Mary's Church this weekend from 2pm until 5pm both Saturday and Sunday. Adults £2, Children 50p.
Lots of teddy bear displays by village organisations, raffle, teddy bear hunt, refreshments, tombola, and teddy bear art competition.
There will be a special service at 11 am followed by a picnic on Sunday.
SCHOOL: The school will be hosting its annual cream teas on Friday, June 12.
Everyone welcome to come along.
VILLAGE HALL: There will be an arty party on Saturday, June 20.Have you collected your canvas yet? Come along to the auction from 6pm.
Refreshments available.
TAEKWONDO CLASS: There will be a new taekwondo class on Monday nights at the village hall from 8pm until 9pm.
For more information contact Adrian on 07979 524923.

Wappenham
Jane Harries 01327 860350
NGS GARDENS OPEN: For the first time, gardens in Wappenham are opening under the National Gardens Scheme, on June 14 from 2pm to 5.30pm.
Five gardens will be open; there will be signs and posters in the village showing the relevant gardens.
Entry is £4 for adults; children free.
There will be plant sales at some gardens, and homemade teas in the village hall, in aid of the local church.
Previously there has been an open gardens day in the village, however, this year is the first time we have appeared in the NGS Yellow Book of gardens open, which supports various charities including Macmillan Nurses.
Let's hope for good weather!
TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC: There will be a teddy bear's picnic, including a treasure and teddy bear hunt round the village, tomorrow, Saturday, for all village children and parents, starting from the playground at 11am, with barbecue and drinks afterwards in the playground.
The price is £3 per child. Bring along your favourite bear!
The event is organised by Wappenham Recreation Association.
NEWSLETTER: The newsletter is out so please collect a copy from the shop if you don't get one through your door.

Westbury
Louise Evans 01280 706282
BICYCLE RIDE: This annual ride will take place on Sunday, June 14, starting from the Pavilion at 11am and returning to the Pavilion about 1.30pm – to be followed by a barbecue.
Do come along either to enjoy the bike ride and barbecue or just the barbecue.
AVDC PLAY IN THE PARISHES: These plays will take place on the following dates in the Pavilion – Tuesday, July 21, Thursday, July 30, and Tuesday, August 11, and Thursday, August 20, from 10am to 12.30pm.
SPORTS: A Sports Day for 11-16 year olds is planned for July 18 (Tuffs - Turn up for Free Sports) from 11am to 1pm at the Pavilion.
SUMMER CAMP: A summer camp is planned for June 20 from 2pm onwards.
All welcome but bring sleeping bags, tents and food.
Follow the signs from the field behind the Mill at the bottom of Mill Lane in Westbury.
SAFARI SUPPER: A new event for WSCA - a planned Supper in Westbury - at the moment the suggested date is September but needs a lot of planning so no details till later.

Wicken
Tish Gordon-Lee 01908 571387
WICKEN FUN DOG SHOW: This will take place tomorrow, Saturday, from 2pm to 5pm at the Old Rectory (entrance at the corner of Cross Tree and Leckhampstead Roads).
As well as the fun dog show the beautiful Rectory gardens will be open for viewing.
There will be a raffle, home produce stall and delicious cream teas.
Entrance will be by donation and all proceeds will be in aid of Wicken Church.