Free Fruit Grafting Course

The Farnham Common Community Orchard is organising a free fruit grafting course on Sunday, 5 February.

From 10 am to 4 pm, at the Burnham Beeches Office at Hawthorn Lane, Farnham Common, for a charge of £ 1.50 per tree, you will be able to take a grafted tree away with you.    Booking is essential T : 01753 - 646699 or E : helen.read@dsl.pipex.com

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Armed Robbers hit Londis in Farnham Royal

Last Sunday - 15 January - two armed robbers entered the Londis store at Farnham Royal, threatening the 2 shopworkers with handguns.

They demanded the till be opened, but the 45 year old shop worker refused, and one of the robbers then punched him in the head with a gun.

He was then dragged behind the shop's counter while the 2nd robber filled a bag with bottles of alcohol.   The injured shop worker suffered a cut to his chest and bruising and abrasions to the back of his head.

One of the men was white and the other black, but both of a large build, wearing hoods and scarves over their faces.

Anyone who has any information soujld contact Det Sgt COLLETT on 101 or ring Crimestoppers : 0800 - 555111.

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Increase in House Burglaries in The Farnhams

The Police are reporting an increase in burglaries since the New Year, so extra care is advised.

Further information can be found on the 'Local Messages' page

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Bulk Buying scheme for Heating Oil launched by Community Impact Bucks

A new Bulk Buying Scheme for Heating Oil has been launched by Community Impact Bucks, which will be a real help for users of oil, offering savings.

Further information can be found on the 'Local Messages' page

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Local Businessman funds Cataract Operations

Ram Bedi of Temple Way, Farnham Common, has - for the past decade - been raising cash worldwide
which has helped 2,000 people regain their sight.

Ram was born in Rawalpindi in 1933, and moved to Ulster in 1959, to join his brother in the retail fashion business, working a 15 hour day.

He moved to Slough in 1976, setting up a business first on the Slough Trading Estate, and later in Windsor.

He is currently in India, where a local Rotary Club in the area distributes leaflets to Villagers, announcing the lens provision.   When the word is spread, about 1,000 badly sighted and blind people turns up for the tests.

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Farnham Royal Parish Council Facebook Page

Farnham Royal Parish Council have just created their first page on Facebook. So if you would like to know what's going on at the click of a mouse, 'Like' the page and keep up to date with local news.

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Farnham Royal Pensioner leads the way as an Internet Champion

Farnham Royal's Brenda O'Mulloy (82) has been shortlisted in the search for the Age UK Internet Champion for 2012.

Brenda is an internet enthusiast using a wide range of services, including Skype and Facebook, and she became a keen internet user when, after the loss of her husband, her son bought her a laptop.

The Age UK Internet Champion will act as a leading light to the 5.7 million people over 65 who have never used the internet.

The Awards Ceremony, when the UK Champion will be announced, will take place in London in January.

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How to deal with those scam e-mails

On the 'Local Messages' page, you will find a most informative Ringmaster message from the Police with advice how to deal with those dangerous scam e-mails that we all receive.

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New 'Social Opportunity' Fund inviting grant applications

The Buckinghamshire Community Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a new grants programme called the “Social Opportunity” Fund aimed at helping people with care and support needs within Buckinghamshire.

Further details available on 'Local Life' page

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Farnham Royal Rugby Club celebrates 50th    Anniversary

Next year, 2012, will see the 50th anniversary of Farnham Royal Rugby Club.   Founded in 1962 as Penannanians Rugby Union Club, the Club now plays in the Bucks and Oxon South One League and is based in Farnham Park, where it has two pitches and a floodlit training area.

further details on 'Local Life' page

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Bucks Adult Learning are offering Apprenticeships

Although there has been a lot of publicity about unemployed young people and Apprenticeships nationally, many Buckinghamshire residents do not realise that they offer training for Apprenticeships in Accounting, Business Administration, Childcare, Customer Service, Health and Social Care, Management, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and Team Leading.

Further details available on 'Local Life' page

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New Charity Shop opens in Farnham Common

White Ribbons, the first shop of Berkshire East and South Bucks Women's Aid, opened on Friday, 9 December.

The shop - at Prospect House, Beaconsfield Road - is aiming to sell only high quality items, offering new and nearly new clothes for men, women and children, as well as shoes, hats and handbags

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  New Mobile Phone Parking System
    in South Bucks District Council Car Parks

Motorists parking in South Bucks District Council-owned car parks, now have a quicker and more convenient way to pay for parking - by mobile phone, using their debit or credit card. The cashless payment system ‘Parkmobile’ went live last week across the District.

     further details on 'Local Life' page

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       Development at Farnham Park Sports Fields

South Bucks District Council invited expressions of interest to develop the southernmost part of the Farnham Park Sports Field for sport and recreation, and after considering a number of bids, the Council is proposing to proceed with Baseball and Softball UK (BSUK) as its preferred partner for the development of the land in Beaconsfield Road, Farnham Royal.

Proposals are to create 4 permanent baseball and softball pitches, backed by funding from Sport England.

Further details can be found on the SBDC website, and a Public Consultation on the plans is currently being held, with a closing date of 12 December, and anyone who wishes to comment should E : andrew.crow@southbucks.gov.uk

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GBH Charge

A 27 year old man has been charged with GBH (grievous bodily harm) after a man was stabbed in Farnham Royal on Saturday, 26 NOVEMBER.

The incident occurred shortly before 9 pm in Birch Grove, leaving a 26 year old man with knife wounds to his hand and abdomen.

Jasvir GILL of Birch Grove, appeared before Slough Magistrates Court, and has been remanded in custody to appear at Reading Crown Court on 8 March.