Christmas is almost upon us.  This means we are half way through the Parish year.  The six months since the annual meeting in May have flown by.  The routine tasks of managing land assets such as the allotments, woods and Garden of Rest have continued as usual so that all is in good order for the winter.  It is then that some of the extra work such as fencing and conservation can be done.  

A Parish is like the Forth Bridge in that work is never finished; we just start again somewhere else!  Nevertheless it is pleasing, and gratifying to the staff and contractors, to receive praise from time to time for the work that is being done.

It is exciting that construction is underway on the two play areas on the Great Kingshill recreation ground.  The Youth Area is new, innovative, and will provide a much needed facility for young people.  The existing toddler/junior playground is being refurbished and extended.  The Council is grateful for the grant funding that has been provided through the County and Wycombe District to assist with the costs.  All should be ready for the spring.

The second of the two Parish meetings we organize per year took place on November 2nd 2009 at Great Kingshill School.  Over forty parishioners came to hear Alastair Nicholson (WDC Planning) talk on planning guidance and rules, making applications, objecting, etc.  It was a very informative evening.  The next such event will be in May at the annual meeting.

With best wishes

Peggy Ewart
Chairman