The Parish Newsletter
Buckland Parish Council
NEWSLETTER
JULY 2009 2
A Message from Bill Chapple
Dear Resident,
I am taking the opportunity of this newsletter to tell you of the result of the recent County Council elections held on 4 June 2009. As I am sure you are aware, I was successful in being returned for my 33rd year of representing you. The results were as follows:-
Bill Chapple Conservative 2,104 votes (62.8%)
Paul Hughes Lib Dem 652 votes (19.5%)
Lynne Roberts Labour 596 votes (17.8%)
There are 7,586 voters on the electoral roll and the turnout was 44.4%.
May I thank everyone who voted for me and I assure everyone in the parish of Buckland that I will do my best to represent you whoever you voted for or indeed if you voted at all. If you need me please ring me on 01296 382095 during office hours.
Again many thanks to you all.
Bill Chapple
Local County Council Member
Aston Clinton Ward
NEED A HAND?
As we get older, the home we live in can become more difficult to manage. Sometimes what we want is a friendly hand for all those DIY jobs, but at other times maybe you want to move to somewhere more manageable. Either way, Age Concern Bucks has support services to help. For D I Y jobs, call the Handyperson Service; the work is charged at a reasonable hourly rate plus materials. There is also a new painting & decorating service. For further details call Age Concern Bucks on 01296 431127, 145 Meadowcroft, AYLESBURY, Bucks HP19 9HH.
MOVING ON?
Moving home to somewhere more manageable can bring with it greater independence and a new lease of life. But it can be a daunting prospect, especially if you have lived in your current home for many years.
Age Concern Bucks have set up a service to support older people to move home, working in partnership with Seamless Relocation, and covering the whole package. For more information contact Seamless Relocation direct on 0208 621 3553, or call Age Concern Bucks on 01296 431127, 145 Meadowcroft, AYLESBURY, Bucks HP19 9HH. 3
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
The Buckland Annual Parish Meeting took place on Monday 27th April at 8pm in Buckland Village Hall. Fourteen members of the public attended, together with four parish councillors and the parish clerk. Steve Davis, a representative from Bucks County Council was also present, and answered many questions from residents regarding the new Household Waste Recycling Centre. The Centre was opened to the public on Monday 29th June 2009. The evening was friendly and informal, and ended with light refreshments. Further information is available from the Parish Clerk, Christine Jensen on bucklandpc@btconnect.com or 01296 626073.
GARDEN REFUSE
If you see any garden refuse which has been fly-tipped anywhere in the parish, would you please let the Clerk, Christine Jensen, know as soon as possible. Last autumn some garden refuse was fly-tipped near the bridleway between Buckland and Puttenham, close to Monks Court. This was not reported to Aylesbury Vale District Council for removal since it was not causing an obstruction. When the spring arrived, a clump of Japanese knotweed started to emerge from the fly-tipped refuse. The garden refuse has now been cleared by Aylesbury Vale District Council and Bucks County Council is arranging for the knotweed to be sprayed with weed-killer on a regular basis until it is eradicated. In order to avoid a repetition, the Parish Council will arrange for any fly-tipped garden refuse to be cleared as soon as possible. Christine’s contact details are: 626073 or email: bucklandpc@btconnect.com
FRIENDS of ALL SAINTS e-NEWSLETTER
Three editions of this free electronic newsletter are being published each year and there are now 160 recipients. If you would like to receive it, please contact Peter Elwin on 631382 or peter.elwin@elwins.net.
THE BUCKLAND SOCIETY
Buckland Village Fete July 25th, 1pm, Buckland Village Hall
This year the Village Fete moves up a gear, with many new attractions ranging from: dog show, photo session, "in the stocks", tug of war, plant competition, Pimms and Beer tent, BBQ, plus all the popular events from previous years. What is needed is help and volunteers to either man the stands, or to help set up and clear away.
If you can help, please contact either: Alison Roberts on 630256 or Nigel Hayward on 632094. All help gratefully appreciated. Even if you are unable to help before or after the event, please come along and bring your friends to enjoy the fete, which begins at 1pm at Buckland Village Hall. We look forward to seeing you there.
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The above email address is all you need to get information sent directly to you, send your email to the above address and the following information will be sent:
Local Police information; latest on burglaries
Waste and recycling pick up
Buckland events and issues
BCC and AVDC updates
Email addresses will not be passed on to other organisations or distributed in the village.
BUCKLAND OLD SCHOOL TRUST
After ten years invaluable service to The Buckland Old School Trust, Joan West will be retiring at the end of November and the Trust will need some help with the following jobs which may be done by one or two people.
a) Secretary
This person would deal with the correspondence for the Trust which manages the Buckland Hall, be responsible for arranging the agenda for the two meetings each year and would take the minutes for them.
b) Treasurer/Booking Clerk.
This person would taking bookings for the use of the Buckland Hall and would maintain an effective booking system. This is a job which would suit someone who is a ‘people person’, but it also involves keeping accurate monthly accounts, paying bills, preparing the annual accounts for audit and completing the Charity Commissioners’ annual return.
If you think you could help us, please contact the Chairman, The Rev’d Elizabeth Moxley, by the 31 st August. Since the Trust is a charity there is a voluntary nature to these jobs, but expenses and a small remuneration will be paid. If you would like any further information about the jobs themselves, please contact Joan (tel. 630955).
WEBSITE
The Village website has been updated, and in future, it will include information from the Parish Council. Dates of meetings, agendas, minutes and details on accessing planning applications will be available for you to access. The website address is: http://bucklandvillage.com
THE BUCK PUB
The Buck Pub again proved to be a big success.All profits were divided between All Saints Church and the Ian Rennie Hospice
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN BUCKLAND – July to September 2009
Saturday 25 th July Buckland Village Fete, Buckland Village Hall, 2pm
Monday 10 th August Buckland Parish Council meeting, Village Hall 7.45pm
Saturday 22 nd August Tea at The Rectory, 2.30pm onwards
Saturday 5 th September Produce Stall, 9.15am., Buckland Village Hall lych gate, in aid of All Saints Church
Monday 14 th September Buckland Parish Council meeting, Village Hall 7.45pm 5
ALL SAINTS CHURCH:
You are most welcome to join us at any of our regular Sunday services:
1 st Sunday 11am Family Service
2 nd Sunday 6pm Evening Prayer
3 rd Sunday 11am All Age Worship
4 th Sunday 6 pm Choral Evensong
There is an 8am said Communion service each Sunday except the first Sunday in the month
The Shack – A discussion
Have you had a chance to read this remarkable book yet? A few copies left on sale in All Saints’ Church price £4.
If you’d like to have a chat about it and all the many questions it raises about what God is like, then come to The Rectory on Wednesday August 12 th at 7pm. We’ll have some supper and talk about our reactions to the book. Just let Chris or Elizabeth Moxley know beforehand - 01296 632488, elizabethmoxley@hotmail.com
REFUSE & RECYCLING COLLECTIONS:
Paper, tins and plastics: July 3 rd, 17th, 31st; August 14th, 28th; September 11th, 25th
Glass: July 17 th; August 14th; September 11th
The AVDC contact number for queries is 01296 585510
PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
All current planning applications can be viewed on Aylesbury Vale District Council’s website, www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk. An application can be accessed using either the planning application number or the address of the property.
Appeal dismissed
182 London Road, erection of one dwelling with detached garage and stable block and replacement garage for existing dwelling.
Planning permission granted by Aylesbury Vale District Council:
Adj. 69 Buckland Road, Buckland. Erection of 1 dwelling.
Well House, Buckland Village. Fell one ash, plum, birch, prunus and field maple.
Moat Farm, Buckland Village. Erection of agricultural building for storage of machinery and bales.
Rathlin, New Road. Two storey rear extension.
Planning permission refused by Aylesbury Vale District Council:
09/00537/APP – New Farm Bungalow. Demolition of existing bungalow, erection of 3 detached dwellings and formation of new access. 6
Applications withdrawn
Land adjacent to 53 Buckland Road, Buckland – One dwelling with associated access and parking.
Decision awaited from Aylesbury Vale District Council:
202 London Road, Aston Clinton . Single storey rear extension.
182 London Road, Aston Clinton . Erection of chalet style bungalow with detached garage to rear, provision of new detached double garage for existing dwelling and alterations to existing access.
Burial Ground All enquiries to Clerk to Buckland Parish Council, Christine Jensen
tel. 626073
Rector Reverend Elizabeth Moxley, tel. 632488, email: elizabethmoxley@hotmail.com
Local Bucks County Councillor:
Councillors Bill Chapple tel. 01296 426814 / 382095
Aylesbury Vale District Councillors:
Bill Chapple – tel. 426814 / 382095 e-mail bchapple@buckscc.gov.uk
Carole Paternoster – tel. 630710 / 585717 e-mail cpaternoster@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk
David Thompson – tel. 425656 e-mail interactive@bucksnet.co.uk
Member of John Bercow (Buckingham Constituency)
Parliament tel. 020 7219 6346, or email bercowj@parliament.uk
Environmental Out of hours contact number 01296 585093; helpline: Health 01296 585605
RAF Halton Mon to Fri 0800h to 1700h 01296 656367, at all other times 01296 656211
Fly tipping Hotline : 0845 330 1856
Highways on Call 9am – 5pm: 0845 230 2882 out of hours: 01296 486630
Neighbourhood Watch Buckland Area Coordinator: Edwin Domican, Jasmine Villa, Buckland, tel. 630467
Neighbourhood Watch Administrator: Helen Thomas, tel. 01296 396262
Buckland Village Hall If you would like to hire the Hall for a function, please contact the Treasurer, Joan West, tel. 630955. Key holder: Carole Paternoster, Dene House, tel. 630710.
The Trustees are:
Edwin Domican 630467 Phil Hedges 631550
Carole Paternoster 630710 Joan West 630955 7
Buckland Society For information e-mail info@bucklandvillage.com, phone Nigel Hayward on 632094, or email him at nigelch2@aol.com
Thames Valley The Area Beat Officers for Buckland are PCs Gavin Biggs
Police & Mellissa Wells, who are based at Wendover Police Station. The Police Community Support Officers who have been assigned to the area are – Helen Taylor and Alex Trivino.
The non emergency Police number is 0845 8 505505.
Wendover Police Open to the public: Monday to Friday 9am – 1pm
Station
Crimestoppers If you have any information about a crime, telephone
0800 555 111 . Your call is free; you are not asked to give your name; you may receive a reward
Trading Standards consumeradvice@buckscc.gov.uk, telephone 0845 4040506.
Parish Magazine There are 10 issues a year, 50p per issue, £5 per year. Delivery can be organised by contacting Jane Preskett, 630412. Editorial contributions and advertising inquiries to: theparishmag@ntlworld.com
GENERAL: For more information, comments, or items for future newsletters, or for diary additions or amendments please contact:
Carole Paternoster, Chairman, Buckland Parish Council, 630710 or
Christine Jensen, Parish Council Clerk, 626073, - email bucklandpc@btconnect.com
Buckland Parish Councillors:
Carole Paternoster 630710
Celia Gosling 632372
Phil Hedges 631550
Andy McIntosh 632486
Nigel Hayward 632094
Pat Williams 630929
Craig White 632084
Clerk: Christine Jensen 626073, email: bucklandpc@btconnect.com
And please remember………
DITCHES
A reminder to all residents - please ensure all ditches are kept free from litter, grass cuttings, vegetation, etc. Ditches are essential for drainage; if they become blocked, neighbours’ houses are likely to suffer flooding.
It also helps to keep the very pretty village of Buckland a very pleasant place in which to live. 8
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Buckland's Got Talent
Talent competition on Novemeber 14th.
An array of talent hidden in Buckland will be exposed, a night to remember!!!
Village Walk
August 16th
A walk around local countryside, ending with a well-earned pub lunch. All welcome for a healthy and scenic day out.
Buckland Ladies Night
A chance to catch up with friends and meet othe ladies from the village, a lovely evening out for all ages.
when: last monday of every month
where: Duck In Aston Clinton
Time: 8PM
For more information contact:
Alex Swaby on: 630477
Music Under The Stars
Village Fete
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