August 2008 Archives

A FUNDRAISING barn dance will be held in Beaconsfield next month.
The event will take place at The Beaconsfield School, in Wattleton Road, on Saturday, September 20, from 7.30pm.
Town mayor Henry Wilson is organising the event with money raised going towards his two chosen charities for his year in office - Water Aid and Helen and Douglas House Hospice in Oxford who care for children with terminal illnesses.
Tickets costing £15 can be bought by calling Mr Wilson on 01494 672938.

A MAN is in a serious condition in hospital after being attacked in Beaconsfield last week.
The 19-year-old reveller had left Revolution Vodka Bar, in Maxwell Road, in the early hours of Thursday, August 14.
He made his way to a kebab van, in Penn Road, between 2.30am and 3am, when he was assaulted by one or more attackers.
No weapons were used but the man was taken to Wexham Park Hospital by ambulance and is said to be in a serious but stable condition.
Detective constable James Oxley, the investigating officer, said: "I would like to hear from anyone who can help the police investigation, especially anybody who possibly witnessed any trouble at the bar earlier that evening or the actual attack."
Anyone with any information should call DC Oxley at Burnham police station on 0845 8 505505 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Did you or one of your family members pick up your A-level results at The Beaconsfield School on Thursday?
Send us your pictures to gregburns@trinitysouth.co.uk and we will print them in our supplement next week.

A MAJOR water leak has caused disruptions at the junction of the A355 and A40 in Beaconsfield Old Town.
Three way traffic lights are in place and will remain in place throughout Friday at Three Valleys Water carry out repairs.
Severe traffic delays are anticipated and motorists are being advised to find alternative routes where possible.

A dogged police community support officer is making it his mission to tackle yobs terrorising Holtspur residents.

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POLICE have issued a warning to elderly residents after a burglars posing as police officers forced their way into a home in Beaconsfield.

Silver study group with Ian Pickford twice monthly at the Beaconsfield Centre (Old School House), Windsor End on Fridays, from 10am to noon. £6 per session or £60 for 10. Call 01494 674 170 for more information.

Bridge Club has been under new management since November.

Fridays: arrive 7.20pm for 7.30pm start at St Michael's Church Hall, Grenfell Road. EBU affiliated so MPs awarded. Pre-dealt hands and hand records to take away. Host system operates, so you will always get a game. See www.beaconsfieldbridge club.co.uk, email jdowniebr@yahoo.co.uk or call 01494 672 316.

Chiltern and South Bucks Volunteer Centre is looking for volunteers to become leaders or helpers for Cubs, Beavers or Scouts.

Help with lively activities, various age groups. Early evenings. Training will be given. If you can help, call the Volunteer Centre for more details and many other opportunities on 01895 837 545 or go to www.do-it.org.uk.

ST Michael's T Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 2.15pm to 3.30pm in the church hall. Enjoy tea, home-made cakes and a chat - all for only a £1 donation per meeting.