June 2009 Archives

A HOUSE which dates back to the Edwardian era could soon be demolished if a controversial planning application is granted.
Four Winds, in Bulstrode Way, Gerrards Cross, has been earmarked for demolition so that a replacement house can be built there instead.

A GROUP of young sportsmen from Gerrards Cross are set to appear on national television to mark the start of an inaugural cricket tournament.
Youngsters from Gerrards Cross cricket club will appear on Sky's Cricket AM show on Saturday before the first ever Gerrards Cross Junior ten10 contest begins the following day.

A FLAG relay is currently taking place involving a host of schools across South Bucks.
The event is part of National Sport Week, and sees a group of girls from Dr Challoner's High School in Little Chalfont running to eight other secondary schools to pass on sport week flag.

A HUGE explosion at an industrial site in Denham claimed the life of a young man and seriously injured another.
The incident happened on Friday evening at 5.40pm at a premises on the A40 Oxford Road near to the Texaco garage and the Majestic Wine warehouse.

IT WAS a case of "till death do us bark" in Gerrards Cross at the weekend when two Chihuahuas got married.
The yappy couple tied the knot on Saturday at a ceremony attended by around 70 people inside a marquee.

TV entrepreneur Peter Jones is set to open this year's Fulmer Day.
The Dragon's Den star will kick off the fun at 2pm on Saturday, and entertainment this uear will include music, arts and crafts and activity stalls.
The main road going through the village is set to close for the day, with drivers advised to use the B416 through Stoke Poges instead.

A GERRARDS Cross pensioner is set to take a trip to the gambling capital of the world to take part in an international poker tournament.
Max Winberg, 72, is flying out to Las Vegas today (Thursday) to compete against players from all over the world.

DOMINIC Grieve has a penchant for biscuits of all types, and he prefers dried milk in his coffee.
That's about the most interesting thing you can say about his office expenses for 2007-8 which were published online on June 18th along with those of every other MP.

DOMINIC Grieve, MP for Beaconsfield, answered questions this morning on his expenses and other issues at a public meeting in Gerrards Cross.
Around 160 people attended the calm and orderly meeting at the Memorial Centre at which Dominic Grieve talked in detail about his expenses and invited questions from the floor.

PLANS are in hand to drastically reduce the speed limit on many roads in and around Gerrards Cross and Chalfont Saint Peter.