Category Archives: Village Societies and Organisations

Valley Wives January Update

From Joan Steel
We have a D.I Y evening in January to save speakers having to travel in the event of bad weather. This year we had a Butterfly Drive, which is played like Beetle but by drawing butterflies, so is quite difficult to play at speed, because of more detail in the shape. In recognition of this, Jill gave a prize for the best looking butterfly! Later we had a picture of 12 butterflies to which we had to match the correct names. The whole evening caused much fun and chatter Many thanks to Jill for arranging this.which must have taken some effort to do and as always she makes her every task look easy.

Our next meeting is on February 3rd when Amanda Rayner’s subject is “The Language of the Fan”.

A small competition is to take place each meeting, so this time you are invited to bring an item of interest beginning with the letter S, which is to be judged by the speaker.

On 23rd March a Dinner and Concert by the “Greatest Hits Choir” has been arranged for our fund raising effort. Please come and bring husbands and friends. Tickets £22 from Doreen Bellamy, telephone 01494 564877. Doors open at 7 pm for 7.30pm start.

Latest News from the NAG

From Lin Smith:
At our latest NAG Meeting, we were asked to circulate the following information via the Newsletters, and websites.

Firstly, we were asked to report all thefts from sheds and garages or other incidents, for example of Anti-Social Behaviour, to the police on 101, which is the new non-emergency number, or email at lee.turnham@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk. This will enable them to see any patterns that may emerge, which will help them investigate future incidents.

Secondly, could we please identify any particularly bad areas of littering and let your representative know where they are. And if perhaps people could pick up any litter that is outside their own houses, that would help keep the Village looking nicer. Also, litter attracts more litter.

Thirdly, the problem with dog fouling is a perennial one. Please could dog owners please pick up their pets poo and put it in a bag, then put the bag in one of the dog poo bins or take it home. Some people have been putting their bags in hedges, field gates and even into front gardens. We were reminded that allowing your dog to foul footpaths is just as much an offence as on the pavement. If you are already doing the right thing, please do not be offended by my mentioning it here. You are the good guys.

And finally, there is a special Festive ‘Have Your Say’ at Sir William Ramsay School, Rose Avenue, Hazlemere on Saturday December 10. It is your opportunity to come and meet your local Police Team and enjoy coffee and mince pies. Trading Standards and Neighbourhood Watch will also be there.

Currently I am the only representative for Hughenden Valley and Bryants Bottom on the NAG. Gt Kingshill had 6 representatives at our meeting tonight, Widmer End had 4, Naphill had 2. We need to make our voice louder, so if you could give one evening every 6 weeks and would be interested in having a say in policing in our village, please get in touch with me on 01494 562533 or email me on linsmith38@btinternet.com.

Many thanks
Lin Smith

Festive Police ‘Have Your Say’

The next ‘Have Your Say’ Neighbourhood Police Officers’ surgery will be at Sir William Ramsey School, Rose Avenue, Hazlemere from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 10th December 2011. The Hazlemere Neighbourhood Policing Team invite you to drop in for coffee and mince pies and to discuss any concerns you may have regarding local policing. Trading Standards and Neighbourhood Watch will also be there.