February 2011

Parish News
Stone, Dinton & Hartwell
February 2011
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Editorial
Welcome to February’s edition. Welcome to Peter and Angela to the
parish who are now settling in. We have got lots of ideas for future editions
but please keep your news and announcements coming in.
Drp
Contents
Parish Services and Calendar
Nature Notes – Red Kite
Modern Martyrs
Answers to Quiz 2010
Revd. Peter Rich
Christmas Thanks
Dinton Flush Fund
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Books
Jumble Sale
News from Chapel Hill
Stone Quarry
Wordsworth Poem
February Gardening
Front cover photo of Rev Peter Rich courtesy of Tony Lisk
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Parish Services and Calendar
February
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5 Lent
SJB
SPP
SMC
10.00 am
All Age
Holy Communion
6.00 pm
Evensong
11 am
Worship
10.00 am
BCP Matins
11 am
Worship
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4 Lent
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3 Lent
8.30 am
BCP
Holy Communion
10.00am
Family Service
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11 am
Worship
10.00 am
Holy Communion
2 Lent
11 am
Worship
Dates To Remember
12 Feb – Flush Fund Jumble Sale
13 Feb – Open House – see page 16
14 Feb – Knit & Natter 2.30pm Meadway
Priest in Charge
Licensed Minister:
Church Wardens:
Secretary to the
P.C.C:
Hon. Treasurer:
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Revd.Peter G.Rich , The Vicarage, 10 Badgers Rise, Stone HP17 8RR
01296 748068
Avril Clark, 7 Furlong Crescent, Bishopstone, HP17 8SG
01296 747755
David John, 84 Oxford Road, Stone HP17 8PL
01296 747932
Eryl Morgan, 101 Baker Street Waddesdon,, HP18 0LQ
01296 655692
Valma Thompson, Meadway, Greenend, Dinton HP17 8UR
01296 748561
Jean Moore, 'Larkrise', 4 Templecroft Terrace, Upton. HP17 8UD.
01296 748063
Sue Birrell, 7 Jakeman Way, Aylesbury. HP21 8FT
01296 338163
Andrew Wild, Stonemead, High Street, Dinton HP 17 8UW
01296 748679
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February 2011
WEA West Bucks Villages Branch
Carry on Learning
SWEETHEARTS AND VALENTINES
With Christine Bloxham
At Bartlett’s, Portway Road, Stone
Thursday February 3rd 2011
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
Gardens open free all October to
individual RHS members.
Snowdrop weekends at Waterperry
Gardens,12th and 13th February
and 19th and 20th February.
See more than 30 different snowdrop
varieties carpeting the old orchard
and riverside walk and enjoy free
guided tours at 11am, 12.30pm and
2pm each day. (Garden entrance
fee applies). Free garden tours are
available throughout February for
groups of 10 or more booked in
advance. Call us for more details
on 01844 339254.
National Nest Box Day.
Saturday 19th February 10am to 5pm.
As part of National Nest Box Week, discover
more about attracting birds to your garden with
RSPB expert Barry Oxley. He'll be available
to give information and advice about siting bird
boxes and looking after bird boxes and garden
birds. There'll also be a free bird walk in the
garden at 2pm and a free bird box for all
purchases of £30 or over in the Garden Shop
or Gift Barn on the day. (While stocks last!)
General news: Late winter is a wonderful
time at Waterperry Gardens as the first signs
of spring start to emerge in the ornamental
gardens and excitement builds in the plant
centre where all the spring flowering bedding
and herbaceous plants begin to appear. It's
also a great time to sign up to one of our
wonderful arts, crafts and gardening courses either to learn a new craft - or brush up on
your gardening skills ready for the year
ahead. The Garden Shop is packed to
bursting with seeds and bulbs and propagation
www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
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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
West Bucks Villages WEA
Learn about real life in an Egyptian village
A Day School with Rosalind Janssen
Haddenham Methodist Church, High Street, Haddenham
Friday March 11th 10.00am - 4.00pm. Fee £23
THE SOCIAL LIVES OF Pharaoh’s tomb-builders are revealed by archaeology and
textual evidence from Deir el Medina on the West Bank of Luxor. What is the
evidence for earning a living, health care, punishing crime, marriage, adultery and
divorce? Who were the poets, playboys, scoundrels and wise women of this unique
village?
This fascinating day ties in with the current exhibition on The Book of The Dead at
the British Museum, well worth a visit.
Ring 01865 768289 to reserve a place. It is essential to pre-book
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Nature Notes Reintroductions
Most readers will be familiar with the Red Kite
reintroduction programme, which has been a huge success.
First released in 1989 in the Chilterns, the kites have now
spread well beyond their original release area. The same
process has now been used in several other areas in the
England and Scotland, and also recently in the Republic of
Ireland. The original small resident Welsh population is also
thriving.
But the idea of reintroductions is something of a controversial one among
conservationists. There appear to be three basic questions that should be asked if
reintroduction is to be considered – (i) was the bird/animal once a native species? (ii) was
its’ extinction due to the activities of man (rather than natural)? and (iii) are conditions
now suitable for reintroduction?
The red kite was not the first species to be reintroduced. That honour goes to the white
tailed sea eagle which was reintroduced to the western isles of Scotland in the 1970’s.
They had once been common in this part of Scotland, possibly commoner than the golden
eagle. They have spread, but only quite slowly, certainly not as quickly as the red kite. I
believe that sea eagles have now also been reintroduced to eastern Scotland. The subject
becomes controversial with the proposals to (re)introduce sea eagles to East Anglia.
Although conditions might be suitable (they are found in similar habitats in the
Netherlands), there is some doubt as to whether they were ever native to that area.
When we move on to animal reintroductions, the fun begins. I believe that there are two
trial reintroductions of beavers currently in progress, one in England and one in Scotland.
The release areas are still enclosed. Some people are concerned about the damage that
might be caused to watercourses if full release is permitted.
There has been some talk of reintroducing the European lynx. With vast areas of
moorland and coniferous woodland in Wales, the Scottish Borders and Scottish
Highlands, this has the potential to be a welcome addition to our fauna.
But probably the most controversial proposal is that to reintroduce
wolves to the Scottish Highlands. There is a good case for doing
so; the last British wolf was believed to have been killed in 1745,
which is not really all that long ago. The habitat in Scotland would
be ideal, particularly since reports suggest that the population of
red deer is too large and a little culling by wolves would be a good
thing. Farmers will be concerned about the wolves killing sheep
and lambs. I think it is an idea that is worth serious consideration.
Would I feel the same if I lived in the Scottish Highlands? I don’t
know.
AW
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We hope to run a series of articles on modern martyrs. Archbishop
Luwum from Uganda is remembered on 16th February.
The Church in Uganda began with the deaths of martyrs in 1886, and
James Hannington and his Companions, Martyrs, 29 October 1885).
1900, Uganda became a British protectorate, In 1962 Uganda became an
independent country within the British Commonwealth, with the Bugandan
chief as president and Milton Obote, of the Lango tribe, as Prime Minister.
In 1966, Obote took full control of the government. In 1971, he was
overthrown by General Idi Amin, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces. He
began a policy of repression, arresting anyone suspected of not
supporting him. Hundreds of soldiers from the Lango and Acholi tribes
were shot down in their barracks. Amin ordered the expulsion of the Asian
population of Uganda, about 55,000 persons, mostly small shopkeepers
from India and Pakistan. Over the next few years, many Christians were
killed for various offences. A preacher who read over the radio a Psalm
which mentioned Israel was shot for this in 1972.
Early in 1977, there was a small army rebellion that was put down with
only seven men dead. However, Amin determined to stamp out all traces
of dissent. His men killed thousands, including the entire population of
Milton Obote's home village. On Sunday, 30 January, Bishop Festo
Kivengere preached on "The Preciousness of Life" to an audience
including many high government officials. He denounced the arbitrary
bloodletting, and accused the government of abusing the authority that
God had entrusted to it. The government responded on the following
Saturday (5 February) by an early (1:30am) raid on the home of the
Archbishop, Janani Luwum, ostensibly to search for hidden stores of
weapons. The Archbishop called on President Amin to deliver a note of
protest at the policies of arbitrary killings and the unexplained
disappearances of many persons. Amin accused the Archbishop of
treason, produced a document supposedly by former President Obote
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attesting his guilt, and had the Archbishop and two Cabinet members
(both committed Christians) arrested and held for military trial. The three
met briefly with four other prisoners who were awaiting execution, and
were permitted to pray with them briefly. Then the three were placed in a
Land Rover and not seen alive again by their friends. The government
story is that one of the prisoners tried to seize control of the vehicle and
that it was wrecked and the passengers killed. The story believed by the
Archbishop's supporters is that he refused to sign a confession, was
beaten and otherwise abused, and finally shot. His body was placed in a
sealed coffin and sent to his native village for burial there. However, the
villagers opened the coffin and discovered the bullet holes. In the capital
city of Kampala a crowd of about 4,500 gathered for a memorial service
beside the grave that had been prepared for him next to that of the
martyred bishop Hannington. In Nairobi, the capital of nearby Kenya,
about 10,000 gathered for another memorial service. Bishop Kivengere
was informed that he was about to be arrested, and he and his family fled
to Kenya, as did the widow and orphans of Archbishop Luwum.
The following June, about 25,000 Ugandans came to the capital to
celebrate the centennial of the first preaching of the Gospel in their
country, among the participants were many who had abandoned
Christianity, but who had returned to their Faith as a result of seeing the
courage of Archbishop Luwum and his companions in the face of death.
PRAYER
O God, by whose providence the blood of the martyrs is the seed Of the
Church: Grant that we who remember before thee blessed Janani,
Archbishop and Martyr in Uganda, may, like him, be steadfast in our faith
in Jesus Christ, to whom he gave obedience, even to death, and by his
sacrifice brought forth a plentiful harvest; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever.
Uganda today is described as relatively peaceful stable and prosperous. A
quick look at the website for the Ugandan Anglicans shows a very vibrant
church.
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THE HARROW, BISHOPSTONE
Refurbished and re-opened under entirely
new management
Classic English Cooking
Bar Food
Dinners
Sunday Roasts
Telephone 01296 748652
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Answers to Quiz 2010
Well done to everyone who had a go. Did you find it easy or hard? This year we were
joined by our friends at St. Mary’s, Aylesbury who also had a go. We hope you enjoyed it.
1. Buckinghamshire is a county that has a county town with a different name to the
county.
2. A murmuration is a flock of starlings.
3. The word vindaloo is Portuguese for ( made with) a lot of garlic.
4. The last book of the bible is Revelation
5. The first book in the bible is Genesis.
6. The euro is the currency of Eire.
7. Spanish, Welsh and German are spoken in Argentina.
8. Harold MacMillan was the politician who was nicknamed Mac.
9. Middlesex was the county just north of London which has now disappeared.
10. Model T, Bullnose and Silver Ghost are types of cars.
11. Tits and Yellowhammers are birds that are partly yellow.
12. Radishes, and strawberries are food that is red.
13. The Chilean miners were rescued this year. They were mining for copper and
gold.
14. The bedpan line is the nickname for the railway line from Bedford to St. Pancras.
15. Liquorice is a sweet (confectionary) that is black.
16. Peach Melba, Melba Toast and Tournedos Rossini are foods named after a
musician or singer.
17. An oxymoron is a contradiction in terms as an easy quiz.
18. Other Buckinghamshire MPs who have been famous include Disraeli and John
Hampden.
19. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Bond novels were both written by John le Carre.
20. Swindon, Bletchley, York and Crewe are all railway towns
21. The plimsole line is a mark on ships to show if correctly laden.
22. Don Quixote and Pilgrims Progress and parts of the bible were books that were
written in prison.
23. Maltese, Jerusalem and Red are all crosses.
24. The Capital of Malta is Valetta.
25. The only country so far to leave the EU is Greenland. Interesting.
26. The initials BSA, famous for motorbikes, stand for Birmingham Small Arms.
27. Oxford is the city associated with Morris cars
28. Temple Meads is the main railway stations in Bristol.
29. The Royal Mint is at Llantrisant South Wales
30. George Orwell wrote The Road to Wigan Pier and Keep the Aspidistra Flying
31. Going to Peterborough by rail from London you would you use King’s Cross.
32. PIGS economically speaking are Portugal Italy Greece and Spain who were all in
economic trouble. Recently I have seen PIIGS. No prizes for spotting the new
country.
33. Eyjafjallajokull is in Iceland where a volcanic eruption causes air travel chaos.
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34. George Brown called himself a “repentant sinner” after his gaffe in being rude to a
pensioner whom he called a bigot.
35. John Bercow was described on the ballot sheets as the Speaker seeking reelection.
36. Animal Farm, The Wind in the Willows and Watership Down are books in which
most or all the characters are animals.
37. Walton is on the Naze?
38. Genesis and Matthew begin, “In the beginning...”
39. The last coalition government in the country was in the war and Churchill was the
Prime Minister
40. Someone said the music of Wagner is not as bad as it sounds. He may have
been correct.
41. The composers Handel, Faure and Beethoven all had a sensory disability, either
deafness or blindness.
42. Carry on up the Khyber was the film which featured a character called Sir Sydney
Rough-Diamond
43. A trespass to land is a crime when on railway, educational, or MOD property or
when accompanied by an intention to steal. Trespass to a person is an assault.
44. The leader of BP Tony Hayward wanted to get his life back this year which
caused consternation in the USA at the time of the oil spill.
45. A snipe is bird which gives its name to a type of crackshot as in sniper
46. Temple Street is a way to a place of worship and you turn right into Bourbon
Street (biscuit) near a square which is not a square which is Kingsbury.
47. The new Aylesbury Theatre is Waterside
48. The name of the runaway slave in a letter written by St. Paul is Onesimus
49. David Beckham was the sportsman considered to be too old to play this year for
England
50. The main language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese
51. The Isle of Man Steam Packet is a boat.
52. The president of Chile lives in La Moneda palace.
53. A late warm period, is called an Indian Summer
54. Tango is associated with Argentina
55. John Hampden, the Earl of Chesham and Disraeli are persons commemorated on
a statue in Aylesbury?
56. Mr Grimsdale was the name of his fictional employer in many of Norman
Wisdom’s films
57. Tailless cats come from the Isle of Man
58. A small tin, a bloomer and sliced are types of bread.
59. Apparently you can get black ones, but squirrels are normally grey or red.
60. There is no French word for 80 as such, although they say quatre-vingts.
Congratulations to Mr. D. Rutterford of new Road Dinton who won the quiz.
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The Vicarage,10 Badgers Rise, Stone
HP17 8RR Tel: 01296 748068
February, 2011
Dear Friends,
“WE’VE ARRIVED”
At last the waiting is over and all the
careful preparation for the Licensing
Service bore fruit during a most
th
uplifting Service on Monday 10
January at Stone Parish Church. I
duly swore my allegiance to the
Queen and Bishop, and the
Archdeacon gave us a challenging
address as we seek to work together
for the Lord in the future. The Choir
sang a beautiful anthem “O Holy
Jesus, Most Merciful Redeemer,”
based on a prayer of St Richard of
Chichester, and after my Installation
various representatives of the local
Churches and community greeted
me. Angela was also presented with
a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
Afterwards, we were all (including a
coach load from my former Parish in
Gravesend) given a wonderful
spread of food in the Village Hall. So
thank you to everyone who has
made us so welcome, including the
provision of an amazing hamper with
every imaginable kind of food that
could possibly be needed after our
Move, which greeted us on our
arrival in Stone, and was so
beautifully displayed.
It was so
thoughtful of you as well as very
generous.
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We appreciated meeting the Ministry
Team and PCC before the Licensing
Service, but it will obviously take a
little while to get to know all of you,
and get your names correct. Sorry
for the mistakes already made! To
assist with this, Angela and I plan to
have an ‘Open House’ at the new
Vicarage – 10 Badgers Rise –
th
Sunday 13
February between
2.30 and 4.30pm. Please come and
‘drop in’ for a cup of tea and cake
and look around if you would like to.
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We do hope to have most of the
boxes unpacked by then!
Isaiah 40:31:
Those who wait upon the Lord will renew
their strength. They will soar on wings
like eagles, they will run and not grow
weary; they will walk and not be faint.
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Also, an advance notice - we plan to hold a 5 week Lent Course at the
th
Vicarage, from 2 – 3pm on Tuesdays, commencing 15 March and following
the ‘York Course’ programme. More details next month.
For anyone wishing to arrange Baptisms, Weddings etc., or wishing to see me on
another matter, I shall have a regular ‘Vestry Hour’ at the Vicarage on Tuesdays
from 6 – 7pm.
As a ‘House for Duty’ Priest, I am required to work 21 hours per week (usually
Sundays and 2 other days). These will normally include Mondays and Tuesdays.
I realise that lots of events will take place at other times, including Saturday
Weddings, but it is helpful for you all to know the best times to contact me.
May God bless all that we seek to do together in His Name in the coming year,
Yours in Him,
PETER RICH
P.S.
“THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH” – Genesis 12:1-9
On the first day after we had moved into the Vicarage here at Stone, the set Bible
reading passage that Angela and I do together each day, was the call of
Abraham. It seemed so appropriate as we set out on a new journey together with
the people of this Parish. It reminded us that as we trust in the Lord, He goes
before us on that journey of life, and we were encouraged by the promise in
Genesis 15:1
“Do not be afraid Abram, for I am your shield, your very great reward.”
An old song that we used to sing from Youth Praise, puts it rather well:
“I do not know what lies ahead,
The way I cannot see.
Yet one stands near to be my guide,
He’ll show the way to me:
I know who holds the future,
And He’ll guide me with His hand.
With God things don’t just happen,
Everything by Him is planned.
So as I face tomorrow
With its problems large or small,
I’ll trust the God of miracles,
Give to Him my all.”
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CHRISTMAS THANKS
1. THANK YOU for the bravery of those who walked through the
snow to the Carol service at Dinton (especially those from Ford!). It
was a lovely service and heartwarming that the weather conditions
were not allowed to force a cancellation.
2. THANK YOU to the dozen-plus people who turned out to sing
carols in Stone despite a thick layer of snow. It was a very
picturesque evening and the singing sounded OK! Thanks also to
Chris A, who provided lots of refreshments.
3. THANK YOU to the generous householders who gave money to
the carol singers (plus seven people who were not even visited).
The total was an astonishing £125, which has been sent for the
support of Zimbabwean orphans.
4. THANK YOU to the great crowd who turned out Christmas Eve for
Carol Singing around Dinton. A sum of £210 was raised for the
Florence Nightingale Hospice. Special thanks to David and Stella
for mulled wine and mince pies at Staddlestones afterwards.
This Christmas was truly a time of goodwill
A big ‘Thank You’ to everyone who helped create an amazing buffet for Peter’s
Licensing Service Celebration.
A wonderful welcome for him and Angela.
Thank you too, for all the help we were given during the evening.
Dee & Ivor and Barbara & Derek.
A gentle reminder that subscriptions are due. (If not already paid)
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Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell Parish Council
Announces a new dog litter bin is to be installed in Eythrope Road they
will not be providing bags for refuse disposal.
Meetings, January 2011 to April 2011
Monday February 7th 2011
Monday March 7th 2011
Monday April 4th 2011
Stone Village Hall
Bishopstone Village Hall
Stone Village Hall
8.0pm
8.0pm
8.0pm
FOURTH TUESDAY FELLOWSHIP
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Meeting in the Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road
Come along on February 22nd at 2.30 p.m.
to enjoy a friendly afternoon
of informal worship, tea and chat
Plus – of course - the Bring & Buy Stall
FOOTNOTE : Due to the snowy weather the second Advent Soup Lunch was cancelled;
my apologies to those who had already made quantities of soup and had no freezer room
but the heating froze in the Chapel too so it would have been a desperate
customer indeed who would have come!
Nevertheless, I am happy to let everyone know that the first Lunch sold out completely so
apologies also to those who were sadly turned away ... but we raised the amazing total of
£322.80 for Action for Children –
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
When the Met Office can guarantee no more of the white stuff I hope to organise a second
Souper Saturday – so watch this space !
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BOOKS
There are two types of books. First of all books you read and put on your
shelf and secondly books you put on your shelf and then read.
What I mean is some books you buy or get given and then read them
through and put away. You then leave them to look nice on your shelves
or periodically have a clear out and give to a charity shop. Other books are
reference books you take down from your shelf as and when you need
them.
I suppose there is a third type. The book that you read again and again.
This is the test of what is a great book. Some books you can read often
and always find something new. As you grow older you get different things
from each read. Some of these are comfort books. Some are inspiring.
How many books have you read often?
The other lot are reference books. You would not sit down to read a
dictionary or encyclopaedia from cover to cover, but you might dip in from
time to time. I was going to say the bible is this type of book. You dip into
from time to time but it is more than that. I suppose it is all three. Parts you
would sit and read because they are stories like Ruth or Acts. Parts you
would dip into from time to time like the psalms. Sometimes you would use
like an encyclopaedia to see what the bible says on different subjects.
Some books you can read again and again.
The bible says that “All scripture is God breathed and is useful for
teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the
man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3 16 to 17
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Flush Fund – Latest News from Andrew Wild
We are very pleased to have been awarded a grant of £3,000 by the
Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust towards the cost of the roof
repairs (i.e. Phase 1 of the project). We are extremely grateful to have
been awarded this sum. Since it was founded in 1957, the Trust has made
grants valued at over £800,000 to 240 churches in Buckinghamshire. If
you would like to support the valuable work of the Trust, full details of its
work and how to help can be found on the internet (simply search for
Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust).
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GRAND BRIC A BRAC
AND JUMBLE SALE
In Dinton Village Hall on 12 February at 2.00 p.m.
Admission 20p.
We would be grateful for donations of good quality
jumble and bric a brac.
We can collect and store jumble for you.
We need help on the day; if you can help,
please let us know.
Please contact Helen or Andrew Wild (748679)
In aid of the Dinton Church Flush Fund
STONE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
Tuesday February15th
At 7.30pm
THE GUITAR REVEALED
Zachary Taylor will give us a history of the guitar followed by a
performance.
Zachary makes his own historic musical
instruments and will bring guitars to illustrate his talk
Stone Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road
Ring Joan Shurvell on 748530 for further information
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Aunt Em and the vol au vents
The memsahib and I recently were invited to a post Christmas social. And like all
good local socials we had to bring “a plate of nibbles”. Em was in charge of the
vol au vents and I decided to make myself useful by eating the nibbles and
making a few icebreaking jokes.
On reflection I think it would have been better if Em had done the jokes and I had
done the vol au vents. Neither went down well. Afterwards when we got home we
were discussing where the phrase comes from. Apparently it is French for
"windblown" to describe its lightness. It is a small hollow case of puff pastry filled
with tasty goodies.
A Vol-au-vent
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NEWS FROM CHAPEL HILL
Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road, Stone, HP17 8PH
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During this month’s services
the following will be remembered in prayer:
6th - Cromhamstone; 13th – Darvill Road; 20th – Eythrope Road
and 27th – Faithful Close
We welcome your prayer requests – anonymous if you wish –
please just leave a note in the Chapel post box
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You will be aware that 2011 marks the 400th Anniversary of the
production of the Authorised Version of the
Holy Bible –the King James Version.
Someone may have told you once not to hide your light under a bushel, or
perhaps that you should put your house in order. You may have just escaped a
dangerous situation by the skin of your teeth; possibly you should listen to the
still, small voice.
All those everyday phrases and many, many more come from the King James
Bible, the Book that as the Archbishop of Canterbury said in his New Year
broadcast, lets us see where we fit in the ‘big picture’ of our world and time.
Among the many celebratory events taking place this year is
BIBLEFRESH FESTIVAL
It could change your world
Saturday 12th February 2011
at All Saints Parish Church, High Wycombe
Admission free
There will be Bible Workshops, Resources and Bible Labyrinth
The Guest Speaker is President of the Methodist Conference
Rev. Alison Tomlin
For further information see www.highwycombemethodist.org.uk/biblefresh.php
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The Stone Quarry at Hartwell
The Quarry was very active and thriving in the mid thirties. It was owned and run by Mr
Brocklesbury and he and his family lived in the house which is now the riding stables.
The quarry was situated at the end of my garden and was about 100 ft deep. As a child I
used to play in and around it. There was a huge stone crusher which would break up the
stone which had been blasted out of the rock.
Later large stone slabs and bricks were made. It was a very active business until just
before the war. The two bungalows on the left of Portway Road, just beyond the Bugle,
were built from these bricks and have stood there since the mid 1930s. My uncle and aunt,
Bert and Kate Small lived in the first bungalow for several years until the mid-eighties.
It was very interesting to watch large parties of fossil hunters frequently descend on the
quarry with their hammers, looking for fossils and particularly ammonites, which were
plentiful in the mid thirties.
The quarry was filled in when Friars Square in Aylesbury was built, and all the soil was
dumped there. Sadly all the interesting fossils I fear are now lost for ever.
The Hartwell Quarry around 1900. What is left of the quarry, in the grounds of the
Hartwell Riding Stable, is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest, but is overgrown
and difficult to see.
From memoirs of the 1930s and ‘40s by Jean McClane, 3 Oxford Road, Stone
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A William Wordsworth Poem
To a Snowdrop
Lone Flower, hemmed in with snows and white as they
But hardier far, once more I see thee bend
Thy forehead, as if fearful to offend,
Like an unbidden guest. Though day by day,
Storms, sallying from the mountain-tops, waylay
The rising sun, and on the plains descend;
Yet art thou welcome, welcome as a friend
Whose zeal outruns his promise! Blue-eyed May
Shall soon behold this border thickly set
With bright jonquils, their odours lavishing
On the soft west-wind and his frolic peers;
Nor will I then thy modest grace forget,
Chaste Snowdrop, venturous harbinger of Spring,
And pensive monitor of fleeting years!
February Gardening
Now the days are getting longer and I am sure we are all raring to go let us hope
for the right conditions this year.
Make sure indoor pot plants are healthy; some may need re-potting, feeding, and
checking for any diseases. If they have grown straggly trim off any unwanted
growths.
Later this month a start could be made on rose pruning. The idea is to remove all
dead and weak growth and to leave the centre open like the shape of a cup. Old
trees can often be rejuvenated by cutting back really hard. It looks cruel but often
works. Winter flowering shrubs should be pruned now and give them a feed at
the same time.
It is still early to plant most vegetables unless one is able to provide some
protection. Broad beans and the correct varieties of peas cane be sown and
carrots given some protection should be ok. It is important to be always guided by
the weather and soil conditions.
PS
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D. J. Parr
uPVC Installations & Repairs
Office: 01296 613429 Mobile: 07815 794551
Email: [email protected]
UPVC Windows, Doors and Conservatories
uPVC Fascias, Soffits and Gutters
Misted/broken glass replaced
Window & door locks, hinges and handles
Patio doors repaired, cat flaps fitted
Gutter maintenance
Local skilled Craftsman - references supplied - no obligation quote
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
Mobile: 07831 658909
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February 2011
Bishopstone Village
Hall Trust
Oxford Rd, Hartwell, Aylesbury,
Bucks. HPl7 8QP
The Bugle Horn
Need to hire a hall?
…think ‘hall’, think
Bishopstone Hall
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.

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
Bishopstone Village Hall
Moreton Lane, HP17 8SQ
Registered Charity No. 264370
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.
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In the middle of Ford
Valentine’s Menu
Glass of champagne and a rose on arrival
----------Taurito Princess Hotel Seared scallops
with cauliflower and parsley puree
Smoked salmon on buttered wholemeal
bread served with capers, shallots, egg,
gherkins and horseradish
------Champagne sorbet
-------Roasted cod with ceps and baby onions,
herb mash & rich red wine & tarragon jus
Fillet of beef wellington to share with
mixed baby vegetables, dauphinoise
potatoes and Madeira jus and a glass of
selected wine
White onion, Roquefort & rocket risotto
-------Dinton Hermit warm chocolate fondant
with pistachio ice cream
Cointreau bread & butter pudding with
caramelised fennel & cardamom ice-cream
Griottine clafoutis with coconut tuile and
Malibu smoothie
---------Selection of cheese and biscuits with
homemade chutney and a glass of port
--------Coffee and dipped strawberries
--------£49.95 per person with drinks
£34.95 per person without drinks
available throughout Valentine’s weekend
Parish News
Do you appreciate fresh
local food, expertly
cooked, in a relaxed
setting?
Why not come and Join us this
February here at the Dinton Hermit?
We are running our specials menu
throughout the month - two courses
for £9.95 or three for £13.95. This
runs Monday to Friday for lunch and
dinner.
And let’s not forget Valentine’s day this menu will run throughout
Valentine’s weekend - please book
early as we only have limited space!
Later in the month we are launching
our exclusive new wine list with
exceptional choice from all over the
world at very competitive prices. We
will be running a wine evening
shortly where you can sample the
new wines - I will keep you posted on
dates and times.
I would also like to thank you all for
the warm welcome and support you
have given team and I since my
arrival, long may it continue.
Alex, Manager
www.dintonhermit.co.uk
facebook.com/dintonhermit
Book now, on 01296 747473
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HARTWELL HOUSE HOTEL
RESTAURANT AND SPA
A free glass of Pimms with Lunch
Make the most of this superb offer in February with our seasonal
3 course set menu lunch with coffee and fudge for only £22.50 per person,
and receive a glass of winter Pimms with our compliments.
Offer available daily until 28th February 2011, excluding Sundays and Valentines
Or just enjoy our daily Table d’hote lunch menu from £23.50
for two courses with coffee and fudge
Traditional Afternoon Tea
Wrap up well and take a stroll in the grounds before settling down in front of
an open fire and enjoying our famous afternoon tea. Perfect for treating family
and friends to something special. Only £19.00 per person
The Spa Café
Looking for something more informal during February then the Spa Café is the
place to visit. Perfect for morning coffee, light lunches and snacks, the Spa Café
is the ideal place to meet for that leisurely informal dining experience.
Lunch served daily from 12.00 noon to 3.00pm. Open to the Public
Open for dinner every Friday and Saturday with a last serving of 8.30pm
Call 01296 746526 to make a reservation
A New You in February
A simple way to beat any winter blues, just treat yourself and a friend to a
Hartwell Spa Experience, and come away feeling revitalised. Included is
a choice of one treatment, use of the Spa, swimming pool, gymnasium and
enjoy tea or coffee in the Spa Café. Cost is £120.00 for two people
Monday to Thursday and £140 for two Friday to Sunday
Available until 28th February 2011 subject to availability, and not to be used in
conjunction with any other offers or discounts. To reserve your place or for further
information telephone the Spa Manager on 01296 746500 to avoid disappointment
For further information, menus or to make a reservation,
please telephone 01296 747444 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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