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Fun Club For The Over 60s Is Ready To Go!

There is a great need for older people to find something to do that they enjoy and is also a mental challenge.

When people retire they often feel not needed. If they also have no hobby, life can be miserable.

I, with Sherly have run the very successful 60+ Fitness & Social club every week, for 20 years. We have 32 members and can not take on any more. In any case our club would not be suitable for people who have not done any exercises for a long time or dont like exercises.

We do however have a lot of games like bord games, table tennis, darts, short tennis and more. We would like to share this with other people hence the idea of a fun club.
Most people enjoy playing games, which they have played when they were younger.

The Scout Hall has various times and dates free.
All that is needed is 10 people to start with who can come to the weekly sessions. The cost per one hour session would be £2 . Two hour session would be possible
I would be around for the first 3 session to start the club. After that 2 people would be needed to take responsibility,voluntary without any pay. Everyone would be expected to do their bit as is the case in our club. Also, there is hot water and cups for tea.

The aim of this club will be to have a weekly affordable and enjoyable club for retired people who run the club without financial help from Counils and General taxes.

Please, contact me on
01494 872589 or 07575 816439
in the 1st instant.

Karoline Lamb
Chair Chalfont St Giles 60+ Fitness & Social Club

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The Misbourne Patient Bulletin – April

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A date for your Diaries

Saturday 5th September

The Village Show returns with a theme guaranteed to put a smile on kids of all ages. The Editors toy robot from 1966-ish still in working order may even make an appearance!

Check out our website for the latest info and watch for the publication of the competetition classes later in the spring/early summer.

Council Tax 2026/27 – Explanation of Parish Council costs

Now that the Council Tax demand for 2026/27 has been issued, it’s a great opportunity to share how the Parish Council’s portion—the Precept—supports and enhances our community.

Each year, the Council reviews the services we provide and sets a budget that allows us to maintain and improve them for residents. For 2026/27, the Precept has increased by 3.85%, which represents an annual cost of £94.85 for a Band D property—around just £1.82 per week.

This modest increase ensures we can continue delivering valuable services despite rising costs. It also enables us to invest in areas that directly benefit the village, including:

Specialist planning advice, essential as we respond to an unusually high number of major planning applications that affect our community’s future.

Funding for a free parking trial at Blizzards Yard, supporting local businesses and improving accessibility for visitors and residents alike.

We’re committed to using every pound responsibly to keep Chalfont St Giles a thriving, welcoming place to live.

If you have any questions about this year’s budget or how Parish funds are used, please get in touch at [email protected].

Free Sunday Parking at Blizzards Yard Car Park

The Parish Council is delighted to share some exciting news: from 1 April, parking at Blizzards Yard Car Park will be completely FREE every Sunday!

We’re launching this as a six‑month trial, giving us the chance to understand the true costs before deciding whether to make it a permanent benefit for our community.

Don’t forget — you’ll still enjoy one hour of free parking on weekdays, too!

This initiative is supported through the precept, which is the portion of your council tax that helps fund Parish Council services.

A quick reminder: please continue to enter your details into the parking machine whenever you park at Blizzards Yard. Mobile apps can also be used to access the free parking, though free parking via the apps will not go live until after 10 April.

We hope this makes visits to the village even more enjoyable — whether you’re popping to the shops, meeting friends, or exploring everything Chalfont St Giles has to offer!

Helen Griffiths

Clerk to Chalfont St Giles Parish Council

Tel: 01753 890517

email: [email protected]

www.chalfontstgiles-pc.gov.uk

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Vache Baroque Young Ambassadors 2026

Applications are now open for the Vache Baroque 2026 Young Ambassadors Scheme. Vache Baroque ambassadors are young people aged 16–19 who lead and make change in the arts. Through the scheme, Young Ambassadors gain hands-on experience in an arts organisation and help to shape the future of Vache Baroque.

The programme runs from May to October 2026, with eight meetings and workshops that will help young people to plan and execute their own project as part of our Summer Festival in August. We are looking for creative young people based in Bucks who are passionate about bringing change in the arts. You don’t need any formal qualifications or any previous experience with baroque music. If you are keen to get involved and learn more about the creative industries, we want you!

Applications will close on Sunday 19 April, with interviews taking place on Saturday 25 April. Learn more on our website