Thank you to all who welcomed me/donated to this year’s Poppy Appeal. This is the most we have raised in the valley since I began, possibly helped by having a phone app.
Poppy Appeal 2025
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Road safety
I am passing on a message from Brian McCollum, who is not only the Road Rep for Cryers Hill but also a Parish Councillor, because he would like residents who supported the epetition last year that sought to reduce the speed from 50mph to 40mph to hear some positive news:-
At Full Parish Council last night it was approved that an application be made from the Parish Council to Bucks Council for an official speed assessment. The Parish Council will also fund the cost. If it proves successful, then the next stage will be to persuade Bucks Council to fund any signage changes but one step at a time!
Would you please, if you can, pass this message on to as many residents in your road or patch as possible in case they may have supported the epetition.
With many thanks
Kind regards
Rosemary
Coffee & Chat Morning. Support For Those Affected by Suicide
We would like to let you know about an upcoming Coffee & Chat Morning taking place at Bierton Crematorium on Saturday 6 December, from 10am–12pm, in partnership with Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS).
This gentle and supportive session offers a safe space for anyone affected by suicide to come together, share a coffee, and connect with others who understand. Trained volunteers will be available to offer support, guidance, and a listening ear.
The free community event is open to all and aims to provide a caring and understanding environment within the tranquil surroundings of Bierton Crematorium.
We would be grateful if you could please share details of this event within your own networks, and with any families or individuals who may find it of comfort or benefit.
Event details:
Saturday 6th December. 10am- 12pm
Bierton Crematorium, Cane End Lane, Bierton, Aylesbury, HP22 5BH
01296 350 019
Biertoncrem.csb@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Thank you for your continued support in helping us reach those who may benefit from this meaningful event.
Kind Regards
Jodie Warren
Crematorium & Cemeteries Events Officer
Chilterns & Bierton Crematoria
Communities Directorate
Buckinghamshire Council
Tel: 01494 724263
www.chilternscrematorium.co.uk
Tel: 01296 350019
Hughenden Village Hall Committee’s Guided Walk – 2nd June
This is to let you know that the Village Hall Committee’s annual Guided Walk to see the abundant flora and fauna that exists around the playing field and chalk slope will take place next Monday evening, 2nd June. For those of you who may be interested, please meet in the car park outside the Small Hall at 7.00pm (NOT 7.30pm) and refreshments will be provided after the walk.
HAGA Meeting – Friday 30 May 2025 at 8.00pm
Looking forward to seeing as many of you that can make the HAGA meeting on this coming Friday, 30 May 2025 at 8.00pm.
John Tyler will be talking to us on “In the forests of Borneo”. The tropical rainforests of Borneo are among the richest and most ancient on Earth, home to Orangutans, headhunting tribes and a wealth of colourful wildlife. In John’s illustrated talk we will meet some of the forest residents, discover the threats that they face and see how their future depends on us.
Norma Hill and Barbara Blackett will be serving the tea and coffee.
At this meeting you will be able to sign up for the remaining 2 day visits we have organised for 2025, as follows:
- Saturday 26 July 2025 – Cambridge University Botanic Garden
For those who already have their names down for this trip, please note on the sign-up sheet whether or not you would like to join the guided tour of the Botanic Garden at an additional cost of £7 per person;
- Wednesday 3 September 2025 – Barn Farm Plants Garden Centre & The National Herb Centre.
As there is no HAGA meeting at the end of June, Friday is the last meeting at which you can sign up for the trip to Cambridge University Botanic Garden. After that you are welcome to contact me to sign up for either trip (Diana Dove diana.dove@btinternet.com)
Hughenden News Summer 2025
We are starting to put together the Summer edition of Hughenden News. We welcome articles on almost any topic related to life in Hughenden Valley, Bryants Bottom & Cryers Hill, and a bit wider afield! So if you run a club or society, have attended or are planning an event (Do you have any good pictures from VE Day street parties?), or think that there is a topic that should be brought to a wider audience then do get writing.
We would like to hear your stories about village life, growing up in the village, are you “valley born” or “just arrived”, & do you have any photos to share – ancient or modern? We can help you develop the text.
Please send material, by 14th June to magazine@hughendenresidents.org . Also use that address if you have any questions.
Please provide photographs & graphics as separate files to the text.
Finally, some previous editions of the magazine are available on-line at https://hughendenresidents.org/magazine/
Nature Quest on 7th June, Hughenden Valley Climate Group,
We are holding a Nature Quest on 7th June at the Church from 10 am to 4 pm for Great Big Green Week and Churches Count on Nature week. We will have sheets for adults and children to follow but would welcome any help on the day even if for an hour or come and have a go! We have just been designated as a Local Wildlife site after a recent inspection as well and hope to further build on this base in the future.
High Wycombe Society talk on 14th May
As the HVRA is an affiliate member of the High Wycombe Society, I am passing on this invitation to attend a talk about John Hampden at 7.30 on this coming Wednesday in The Trinity United Reform Church opposite Pann Mill. It is a free event and could be very interesting indeed!
Hughenden Valley Residents Association 