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Could you help out as a charity cycle race marshall?

A HOSPICE charity is looking for people willing to give up a few hours of their time to help at a key fundraising event.Read

A little school with a big heart is looking for more pupils

DENHAM Village must be one of the prettiest places in England to live. Despite its proximity to the M40 and Heathrow, the village – which was mentioned in the Domesday Book – is the archetypal English backwater with a village green, four pubs, some beautiful historic architecture, surrounded by green spaces and with a community spirit that seems like a throwback to years gone by.Read

Catch a bit of Moonraker magic at St Giles Church

CHALFONT ST GILES: St Giles Church, in The Deanway, is hosting a concert by the Moonrakers folk band on Saturday, February 2 at 7.30pm.Read

Grab a chance to promote your successful small business

SMALL businesses in South Bucks and Chiltern districts have until next Wednesday to put their names forward for the Federation of Small Businesses and Streamline business awards.Read

Inn the News

CALLING our local pubs - here's your chance to tell people everything that's going on at your tavern.Read

Youngsters produce some stunning entries in our photo competition

IT IS time to announce the results of Through Younger Eyes, the exciting photo competition for 12 to 16-year-olds sponsored by professional photographer Micki Aston.Read

EastEnders star switches on Christmas lights at Denhamm Village

DENHAM Village’s Christmas lights were turned on by EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian Beale in the TV soap.Read

New chief executive appointed at Iain Rennie Hospice at home

IAIN Rennie Grove House Hospice Care (IRGH) has appointed a new chief executive to lead the charity into a challenging future – caring for an increasing number of patients with life-limiting illness.Read

Mr Speaker visits ex-offenders working for Blue Sky Developments

SPEAKER of the House of Commons John Bercow MP paid a visit to a charity, based in Colne Valley Park, that solely employs ex-offenders on Friday.Read

Denham Village delight as Christmas tree arrives on the green

A TWENTY-foot tall Christmas tree was planted on the village green in Denham on Monday thanks to a generous donation from a local nursery.Read

Festive fun for youngsters at Iver Environment Centre

THERE’S a chance to enjoy some festive family fun at Iver Environment Centre on Sunday when children aged from four to 11 will be able to make Christmas crackers, mini Christmas treats and explore the grounds to discover clues on a treasure trail.Read

Christmas Ball aims to raise cash for South Bucks Hospice

Night at the ball to boost hospice fundingRead

Could you become a friend of the Slough Canal?

THE Friends of the Slough Canal – an offshoot of the Grand Union – are appealing for more people from the South Bucks area to join their group and help with the maintenance and restoration of the historic waterway.Read

Louis produces a great entry for our super photo competition

THERE are just 15 more days to send in your entry for our great competition – Through Younger Eyes – to find the best photographs taken by people aged 16 and under.Read

Community comes together to plant an orchard for all

YOUNG and old turned out in force on Saturday to help with the planting of Chalfont St Peter’s second community orchard organised by environmental group, Change4Chalfont.Read

Community comes together to plant an orchard for all

YOUNG and old turned out in force on Saturday to help with the planting of Chalfont St Peter’s second community orchard organised by environmental group, Change4Chalfont.Read

Strange autumnal goings-on at Colne Valley Park

COLNE Valley Park visitor centre in Denham welcomed in the autumn with a week of events for families organised by environmental charity Groundwork South.Read

Iain Rennie shop staff are top of the tree for voluntary hours

SHOP volunteers working for local hospice charity Iain Rennie Grove House Hospice Care (IRGH) have earned the number one spot in a national survey of hours clocked up behind the till in hospice shop chains.Read

Group aiming to protect Colne Valley Park holds its first meeting

BUCKS: A new body which aims to protect the future of the Colne Valley Park held its first annual forum on Wednesday last week.Read