Penn & Tylers Green

30 September 2008 - Bogus police try to con people in Penn

Police are appealing for information after a series of fraudulent incidents in the area, including Penn.

On Thursday 17 September three men, posing as police officers, approached members of the public in Penn, Terriers and Chesham and demanded money.

In each incident, the men drove a white transit van and threatened to arrest their victims for jay walking if they failed to get into the van. Once inside the van, they were made to empty their pockets and hand over property.

DC Paul Cossey, investigating the crimes, said: ”The offenders are extremely convincing, especially for elderly and vulnerable members of the community.

“I would like to reassure people that police officers will never demand money or property in exchange for a wavered arrest and urge anyone who witnessed the crimes, has been a victim, or has any information that may help us with our investigation, to contact me at High Wycombe police station on 0845 8 505 505.”

If you don’t want to talk to police and don’t want to leave your name call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

You can also give information to the police in person by visiting any police station. To find out the opening times and location of your local station please call 0845 8 505 505 or visit: www.thamesvalley.police.uk/bcu/buckinghamshire/bcu-info/stations.htm

25 September 2008 - Penn Free Methodist Church celebrates 200 years

Penn Free Methodist Church celebrates is 200th anniversary over the weekend of October 4 and 5 with a series of special services.

An exhibition outlining the church's history is being held onSaturday October 4, between 10.30 and 2pm.

25 September 2008 - Dog bin emptying costs rise 20 per cent

The cost of emptying dog bins in Tylers Green, Loudwater and Flackwell Heath has risen 20 per cent this year, parish councillors have been told.

Chepping Wycombe Parish Council expects to spend £6,089 for the service this year, compared to £5,041 last year.

Other costs outlined to the Leisure Facilities Committee on September 25 are £5,238 to maintain Ashley Drive Recreation Ground (including cost of salaries) and £2,174 to maintain Ashley Drive allotments, after income from rents is taken into account.

15 September 2008 - Local men jailed for armed robberies

Two local men have been sentenced to a total of nine years in prison for a series of armed robberies in the area, including Threshers in School Road.

Lee Wilson , aged 22, of Curzon Avenue, Hazlemere, had earlier been found guilty at Reading Crown Court of three robbery offences and two related firearms offences. On Friday 12 September, he was sentenced to five years in prison.

David Gilchrist, aged 27, of Rushmoor Avenue, Hazlemere, had earlier pleaded guilty to four robbery offences and two related firearms offences. He received a sentence of four years.

On 3, 10 and 22 July 2007, the men, armed with a handgun, robbed Threshers, stealing a total of £800 in cash and cigarettes. On 5 July another robbery occurred at the Esso garage in Amersham Road, Hazlemere, where a total of £170 in cash and cigarettes were stolen. In total, £970.00 in cash and cigarettes were stolen in four robberies.

Det Sgt Andy Mottau, who led the investigation said: “This is an excellent result for both the public and the officers who have investigated these crimes.

“These individuals targeted specific shops in the Hazlemere area in order to fund their addiction to crack cocaine. They are both now paying the price for their offending.”

11 September 2008 - New head teacher for Tylers Green Middle School

Tylers Green Middle School pupils are settling in to a new term with a new head teacher. She is Sue Smithin, a former head of a smaller primary school on the Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire boarder.

Meanwhile retiring head Bob Milne has thanked the many people who wished him well at the end of his 18 stint as head teacher. He is now doing what most retired schoolteachers do at this time of year - enjoying the novelty of taking a holiday in school term time!

09 September 2008 - Lucky escape as tree falls across Hammersley Lane

Amazingly a tree that collapsed across Hammersley Lane at the height of the evening rush hour fell when no traffic was passing.

The tree - believed to be an alder - fell across the entire width of the road at 6pm on Monday 8 September. Because the uppper branches held part of the trunk to around eight feet off the ground some motorists apparently gingerly drove under the tree, but within ten minutes there was a traffic jam reaching to virtually either end of the lane.

Tree surgeons and emergency services were called and the fallen tree cut up and removed in a couple of hours.

05 September 2008 - Public meetings on local hospitals

We have been asked to include the following press released from the Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust.:

Patients, the public and staff are being asked for their views on Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust’s plans to become an NHS Foundation Trust. A public consultation will run until 19 October 2008.

The Trust, which includes Amersham, Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe hospitals, is also asking the public to join a new membership scheme, which gives people the opportunity to get more involved with the hospitals. Membership is free and involvement can be big or small - from just receiving occasional newsletters to standing for election to serve as a governor.

NHS foundation trusts remain firmly part of the NHS, but have more freedom from central Government control – providing NHS trusts, like Buckinghamshire, exciting opportunities for the future. In particular, NHS foundation trusts are able to be more responsive to the health needs of their local population, and in addition retain any financial surplus to reinvest in locally-agreed priorities.

Through the Council of Governors and members, NHS foundation trusts are also able to establish stronger connections with local communities, staff and patients. The Trust hopes that members will be ambassadors of the hospitals, getting involved with plans for the future.

Chief executive Anne Eden said: “We have invested time developing long-term plans based on what our patients have told us they want from Buckinghamshire hospitals. In the future, we want to make sure that all our staff and patients are able to have their say in how we develop our services - becoming an NHS Foundation Trust and establishing a membership body will help us to do this.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for local people and those interested in healthcare and I hope that people will support our proposals.”

The Trust has held a number of open events for the public to find out more and comment on the plans. They have also written to more than 900 organisations and community groups with further details.
Dates of future public meetings are:
• Princes Risborough, Royal British Legion
Monday 22 September, 7pm to 8pm
• Wycombe, Wycombe Hospital Lecture Theatre
Thursday 25 September, 7pm to 8pm
• Buckingham, Villiers Hotel and Conference Centre
Tuesday 30 September, 7pm to 8pm
• Aylesbury, Aylesbury Vale Multicultural Centre, Friarscroft Way
Monday 6 October, 7pm to 8pm

The consultation document, membership form and further information are available from www.buckinghamshirehospitals.nhs.uk/foundation or by contacting ft@buckshosp.nhs.uk or 01494 734149.

04 September 2008 - George "Gramps" Bowyer dies aged 87

George Bowyer, one of our well known and long standing residents, has died at the age of 87. Known to many as "Gramps",who lived by Bowyers office supplies shop on the common, died from cancer.

27 August 2008 - Till and charity boxes stolen from Threshers

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man stole the till and charity boxes from Threshers off-licence in School Road.

At approximately 4pm on Sunday 17 August, a man wearing a black hooded top entered the shop, stole the till monitor and charity boxes and ran off towards the First School.

Earlier that afternoon two men entered Threshers in Station Road, Princes Risborough and attempted to steal the cash register but made off empty handed. It is believed that they sped off in a Volkswagen Golf that was parked near to the shop.

Both men covered their faces and one man was in possession of a weapon.

DC Neil Chapman, investigating the crime, said: “We believe that these two incidents are linked and I urge with any information at all to get in touch with me at High Wycombe police station on 0845 8 505 505.”

If you don’t want to talk to police or don’t want to leave your name call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

You can also give information to the police in person by visiting any police station. To find out the opening times and location of your local station please call 0845 8 505 505 or visit: www.thamesvalley.police.uk/bcu/buckinghamshire/bcu-info/stations.htm

26 August 2008 - Sadness at Janet's sudden death

The many friends and supermarket customers of Janet Musselle have been saddened and shocked by her sudden death at the age of 61.

Janet, of Oak Tree Close, worked for many years at the Kings Ride supermarket and was always ready for a laugh and a chat. She seemed to be coping well with her treament for ovarian cancer.

St Margaret's was full to capacity at her funeral on Thursday August 28.

The love, support and sympathy of everyone goes to her husband Geoff and their four children - Robert, Stuart, Sarah and Fay.