Matt Adcock’s film review: The Descendants
Here’s a thing – how can a wistful film about the infidelity and death of a beloved wife be uplifting and life affirming in the midst of the massive grief, hurt and suffering of the main character? It...
View ArticleAndy Abraham is set to croon at the Waterside
PLATINUM-selling former X Factor contestant Andy Abraham says he is ‘excited’ about his new big-band swing show which heads to the Waterside later this yearSince finishing runner-up to Shayne Ward in...
View ArticleRecord attendance for Haddenham Antiques Fair
The Haddenham Antiques and Collectables Fair, formerly known as Victoria Fayre, saw a record attendance of almost 500 on Sunday January 22. With 40 stalls offering a variety of vintage and modern...
View ArticleCouncillors’ surgeries this Saturday
RESIDENTS will have the opportunity to speak with their councillors this Saturday.The councillors’ surgery will be held at the Town Hall on Saturday between 10am to midday. All are welcome and no...
View ArticleChinnor win close contest 3-2 due to Chapman’s treble.
Chinnor FC beat Maidenhead Reserves 3-2 thanks to a hat-trick from Ryan Chapman.The game started at a frantic pace as both sides looked to settle but it was Chinnor who piled on the pressure when they...
View ArticleMasons lend a hand to CAB
THAME Freemasons generously donated more than £500 to the Citizens Advice Bureau.Bob Styles, current master of St Mary’s Masonic Lodge, handed the cheque for £560 to Sandra Davison, chair of the...
View ArticleWhy the honours list should have a dark side
When I suggested last week that anyone who featured on the honours list who then proved to be a bit of an embarrassment to the gong and garlands brigade didn’t need to have their title rescinded, just...
View Article‘My character is a hard nosed professor, it’s a great part’
“AS soon as I saw the show I said I wanted a part in it,” says Les Dennis, who plays Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde The Musical, which opens at the Waterside on Tuesday.The former TV game show...
View ArticleRacketball update: new categories
Due to popular demand the organisers of the regional racketball championships have added an additional category.The competition is now open to the over 50’s mixed.The regional racketball championships...
View ArticleOxfordshire river rescues prompt ice warning
Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service is warning people about the dangers of venturing onto frozen ponds and lakes after seven people and four dogs had to be rescued last winter.On one...
View ArticleRugby school back this half-term
Former Chinnor Rugby Club first team Captain Matt Hutchings will be running another rugby camp for the 5–12 year olds during half-term.All children are welcome, whether members or not, players or new...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVD guide: Drive, The Debt, Crazy Stupid Love, Melancholia, The...
FORMER child star Ryan Gosling seems to have been around forever, but the Canadian actor is still only 31 and his career has really taken off over the past couple of years.And two of Mr Gosling’s...
View Article1,500 enjoy historic town pictures of Aylesbury
PAINTINGS depicting how Aylesbury used to look have proved extremely popular – with more than 1,500 flocking to a new exhibition to take a trip down memory lane.The show has the simple title of 100...
View ArticleCALLUM MORTIMER’S DIFFERENT TAKE: The Grey movie review
The Grey is the exciting story of John Ottway (no, not Aylesbury’s very own greatest rock ‘n’ roll failure – he’s only got one t), a man who has just finished his job hunting the wolves that threaten...
View ArticleFree gardening sessions for people with disabilities in Thame
Thrive, the charity that helps people with disabilities transform their lives using gardening, is looking to bring people together for indoor gardening sessions in Thame, where they can meet new...
View ArticleHow to squeeze money out of the government’s HS2 scheme – but you must be quick!
A LEGAL expert believes landowners affected by HS2 can increase the amount of government compensation owed to them if they quickly submit planning applications now to improve their properties.Iain...
View ArticleWins for Aylesbury’s hockey men but ladies lose away
AYLESBURY men’s first team beat Oxford 3-1 away in what was in the end a comfortable victory.The visitors started game brightly as they moved the ball quickly at the back to create openings. However,...
View ArticleChinnor power past Weston-Super-Mare in roaring first half performance
CHINNOR kept up their unbeaten run by beating Weston-Super-Mare 55-10 with a scorching first half display of pace and power.With Tom Gray back fit, Mark Chase changed wings to cover the injured Pip...
View ArticleYukon do it! Duo all set to take on the ‘world’s toughest race’
TWO veteran runners from Aylesbury will tackle one of the toughest races in the world this week when they take part in the 100-mile Yukon Arctic Ultra in Northern Canada, writes Jonathan Mudd.Jim...
View ArticleCouncil criticised over Plan Care scandal
BUCKS County Council should have acted quicker in the Plan Care scandal.That is the view of Bucks County Council opposition leader Mary Baldwin.Mrs Baldwin has blasted the authority for failing to take...
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