Epsom to Ermine – a life in the public eye

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YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TO HEAR A talk at Swyncombe Church RG9 6EA by  Baroness Peta Buscombe Lords Minister for Work and Pensions and a Baroness in Waiting to The Queen ‘Epsom to Ermine-a life in the public eye’ On Friday 27th April 7.00 for 7.30 pm A donation of £10 to Swyncombe PCC please to David Orpwood, Woods Farm, Watlington, Oxon. OX49 5HD The proceeds will be split equally between Swyncombe Church & Thames Valley Air Ambulance For more details email David Orpwood orpy@gmx.co.uk  We are particularly fortunate that Baroness Buscombe has agreed to be our guest speaker at our annual St George’s Day talk this year. Peta Buscombe is a distinguished figure in public life with a career that has spanned a whole range of diverse areas. Educated at Epsom and the Inns of Court School of Law she was called to the Bar in 1977.  Her legal career including acting for the Dairy Trade Federation, a Legal Counsel for Barclays Bank and the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising.  She was joint...
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Planning

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The council has received a planning application, reference P18/S1097/HH, for development work at the following location: The Cottage Track Between The Lodge Crocker End And Magpies near Nettlebed The application is for: Proposes re-positioning of double garage and amended landscaping proposals You can see details of the application on our website by clicking this link ...
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How to avoid scams – a close shave!

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A member of the village had a narrow escape yesterday:  "I reported an internet connection problem to BT. Later on I had a call from BT Operations offering £204.63 as a goodwill gesture for poor internet reception.  It sounded genuine as they knew I had contacted BT earlier on in the day and had all the information about my husband's name and correct address, etc. and  and then asked for his debit card details to which the repayment should be made. "The caller became quite aggressive when I refused and after a lot of repeated haranguing, said that if I did not agree they would disconnect our internet connection immediately and then hung up. I called BT who confirmed the call was a scam.  It was very unpleasant" You can get regular alerts about this and many other safety and security issues by signing up to Thames Valley Alert at https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk who give the following advice: Protection Advice:  1. Listen to your instinct: just because someone knows your...
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Planning

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The council has received a planning application, reference P18/S0914/HH, for development work at the following location: Westwood House The Green Nettlebed The application is for: Construction of oak/timber double garage. You can see details of the application on our website by clicking this link                                   ********************* The council has received a planning application, reference P18/S0976/DIS, for development work at the following location: 1 Old School Green Nettlebed The application is for: Discharge of condition 4(arboricultural method statement) on application ref. P17/S2774/HH Erection of single storey side and rear extension (as amended by plans received 23/10/2017 showing revised extension shape and size). You can see details of the application on our website by clicking this link                                    ********************* The council has received a planning application, reference P18/S0983/LDP, for development work at the following location: Cross Keys High...
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Carpet bowls in the Village Hall at Russells Water 

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Carpet bowls in the Village Hall at Russells Water  Sunday 15th April 2 - 4pm Whatever your age or experience come and join us in the hall for an afternoon of bowls. There is instruction if you are new to the game and a competition to test your skill. Tea and cake will be provided. Just £2 per person. Please ring Julia on 01491 641413 or email: bookings@russellswater.org.uk  to book your place or for more information....
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Thanks

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A huge thank you to everyone who took part in Nettlebed’s contribution to the ‘Great British Spring Clean’ on Saturday morning. Thankfully the weather held off and a staggering amount of rubbish was collected. Particular thanks to Parish Clerk Jo Pugh for making the arrangements and to the White Hart for their offer of free tea and coffee for volunteers after the event. Jonathan Sedwell, Chair – Nettlebed Parish Council...
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Appeal for volunteer drivers for Good Neighbour scheme

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Appeal for volunteer drivers for Nettlebed Good Neighbour Scheme. Are you a driver with a few hours to spare each week? The good neighbour scheme offers lifts to Nettlebed Surgery patients for visits to the GP and hospitals. We can offer lifts occasionally for shopping or other purposes when drivers are available. We desperately need more volunteers for this service which is invaluable for those who cannot drive. There is a payment to cover your expenses. If you can help, please call Jim McWhirter on 641609 or Pat Harwood on 641425. Good Neighbour Scheme activities: Lunches - 12 noon in the village club 1st Tuesday. Costs £5. Booking essential - call Sue on 0118 972 3661. Coffee mornings - 10 AM in the village club 3rd Tuesday. Free. All welcome. No booking needed. Door to door shopping bus - weekly on Tuesday/Thursday mornings. Booking essential - call Jim on 641609. Lifts to Nettlebed Surgery or hospital visits - call Pat on 07944 696 329...
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