Emma Lindsey: August 2008 Archives
Nicola Brewer, head of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission fears, with good reason, that an extension of maternity benefits will lead to more women being frozen out of the job market.
A mobile phone protestors' group is urging people to lodge their complaints about the proposed siting of a 12m radio mast in Chalfont St Peter, which she says will attract graffiti and indirectly encourage drivers to use their phones.
Village Older Persons Action Group meeting on Thursday, August 21 at the Chalfont St Peter Council Office starting at 10am for coffee and meeting to commence at 10.30am. Sarah Watson-Fisher will talk about the application to become a NHS Foundation Trust and its implications locally.
Members are reminded to park at the end of the road past the Parish Office and not in the Community Centre car park.
Further to article you kindly ran, just to say I completed the 1.5 mile swim on 26th July. I am a local dentist here in Chalfont St Peter.
Water was cold, as expected, and the current very strong especially 500m from the shore, but well pleased with the time of 38 mins, and the amount of £3000+ raised for Helen and Douglas House in Oxford.
If anyone wants to contribute to the charity- we can forward their donation.
Contact:
Paul Cruci
cruci@btinternet.com
01753 882953
Computer Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 8pm in the Memorial Centre. £2 per session or £12 annual membership.
Gerrards Cross and Chalfonts Probus Club is for retired men of all occupations and meets at Colston Hall, the Memorial Centre at 10am for 10.30am, finishing at noon, on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
For more information call Guy on 01753 88 6514, or just turn up.
Concertgoers' new season begins on Sunday, September 21 with a visit to the Barbican for a concert by the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Valery Gergiev, of music by Rachmaninoff, including the Piano Concerto no.4.
This is the easy way to enjoy a live performance, with transport direct from Gerrards Cross to the door of the concert hall.
Booking is now open.
For more information, including details of the programme for the rest of the season,
please call 01753 883 729
The Vine, St Peter's parish young people's group, meets on the fourth Sunday of each month.
All between nine and 14 years of age are welcome.
For more information, please call Sandra or Steve Clark on 01753 887 614.
Chalfont St Peter Parish Church is open every Thursday from noon to 2pm. It is intended as a quiet place where everyone is welcome to sit, eat their packed lunch and listen to the background music.
Ballroom and Latin beginners' dance classes in the church hall, Church Lane every Monday evening from 8.30pm to 10pm and every Tuesday from 2.30pm to 4pm.
Call Barbara on 01753 893 440 if you would like further information.
Chalfont Friday Market in St Peter's church hall, Church Lane, every Friday, from 8.30am to 2pm. Stalls are available.
Call Graham Headington on 01628 417 491.
Do you have a little spare time and skills to offer as a volunteer with a local charity or community group?
More than 300 local groups are registered with Voluntary Action to help them find volunteers. To find an opportunity to suit your needs, call Joy Johns on 01895 837 545 or see www.voluntaryaction.org.
The Library is holding special events for children over the summer. August 19: Summer Crafts - details and tickets from the library.
Sure Start Children's Centre, the Chalfonts. Family fun for parents with children up to age five years at the Community Centre. Mondays 1.15pm to 1.45pm, messy play.
Tuesdays from 1pm to 2.30pm, family group.
For more information, call Sandra on 07799 353 137
Misbourne Art Society is a very friendly, relaxed and active society which meets in the Community Centre on the first Saturday in every month at 2.15pm.
Stimulating demonstrations and illustrated talks are given by eminent artists; there are also workshops and outdoor sketching and painting days. New members and visitors are always welcome.
Chalfont St Peter Garden Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the church hall from 8pm to 10pm.