Eating places ~ News Extra!
You may have noticed that the Green Dragon has closed, but... did you see the Thame Gazette over the bank holiday weekend? It has been selected as the next place for BBC's competition for people who want to run a Restaurant!!! Like they did for The Thatch in Thame (formerly the Old Trout) . Raymond Blanc will be involved as before. There is a notice on the door of the Green Dragon about it.
The Cafe on the Parade is still open even though it has been closed a lot recently. the Terrace Garden is usually open from 9.30am till about 3pm.
The planned new cafe at Fort End is looking like it might open soon. Simon from Little Italy at the Station says he hopes to open around the end of May but can't promise yet.

Parminter's the butchers have won 2 gold awards, 2 silver and 2 bronze  for their pies and sausages at the British Pig Executive South East regional road show at Ardingly, West Sussex, on March 27.

Alan Rose is now a ‘Train’ Driver! Those who know Alan Rose in his capacity as chairman of the Haddenham Museum Trust and as author of many historical articles in the Haddenham Chronicles, may be interested to know that he has recently passed his training as a driver of Waddesdon Manor’s land train and will be seen, on certain days, transporting visitors between the main house and the stables.
SNAKEMOOR. If you haven’t visited our Local Nature Reserve (near Haddenham and Thame Parkway station) for a while, don’t forget to go and enjoy the woodland spring flowers and the fritillaries in the meadow. An information board (donated by the Haddenham Beer Festival), which tells visitors what to look out for in the reserve, can be found by the meadow

New one day horticultural courses are being held in the village at Manor Farm, thanks to villager Carolyn Hollick and Bierton friend and gardenener Paula Dorsett. They have organised for Hoticultural Society lecturuer Ernie Bingham to talk and the first one was held in March. Three more follow and 'Grow your own vegetables' (best varieties to gro and how to grow them for all year round supply) in on 24 April and 'Secrets of the Potting Shed' on May 14 and ' garden design' on June 18. They will be held in the granary at Manor Farm 9.30 am till 3pm. Call Carolyn on 291063 or Paula on 01296 485669 or email thethythbarn@yahoo.co.uk  - See also What's On for more about a discovering wildlife talk and walk.
Property was stolen from premises in the High Street Haddenham between 12pm on 14th March and 10.30am onSat 15th March - Police are keen to hear from anyone with information or who may have seen something suspicious - call 0845 8 505 505 or Crimsestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111
The Village Sign went up at Church End Green (funded by the Millennium committee) See the pole on the village green opposite the duck pond at Church End.  Enjoy!
Haddenham Library now has Hessian book bags for sale - it all helps in the drive to minimise theuse of plastic bags.
Sponsored Walk ~ Haddenham Honeys! That is the name for 7 ladies who are going to take part in the Walk the Walk 'Moonwalk' this year.  This is a breast cancer charity event to raise awareness and monies with the aim to walk 26 miles through the streets of London from midnight on May 17th in our decorated Bras.  If anybody would like to sponsor us they can contact Shelley Smith on 01844 290171 shelleylouisesmith@hotmail.com or if you see us training around the village in our bright pink hats just show us your support.
New housing plans for 50 houses on the Spicer Hallfield site - Outline plans and associated documents may be inspected at the Parish office (open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am till 11.30am) or on AVDC website www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk - Ref 07/03507/AOP. Representations from villagers can still be made by villagers.
Lily Rose well known for her many contributions to village life, the methodist church, the schools, The Abbeyfield society, the CAB, Thame Inner Wheel and the cancer research shops, died recently (at 86) and a service of thanksgiving and remembrance was overflowing on Feb 7th.
New Community Police Officer Caroline Day has joined Sue Jones, replacing Rachel Hubbard who has moved to Cumbria. The contact phone number is 08458 505505

See new messages in Haddenham Connections

Best Kept Village! 

Haddenham is  awarded the Pushman Cup for Best Kept Village in Bucks 2007 (larger village).

+See our What's New Sheet delivered door to door in Haddenham every six weeks.

If you didn't receive the Easter one in Yellow, please let us know on 01844 291007

General Fire Safety

Full fire safety press release from Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service. 

The first point of contact for non-emergency fire-related issues is Keith Wheeler contactable on 01296 744475 or mobile 07767 412076 or email kwheeler@bucksfire.gov.uk

Nurses Cottage ~ Short Term Letting Accommodation
A 200 year old character cottage for up to 3 people in the centre of Haddenham. Feature Article here~ To enquire or make a reservation T: 01844 291223 or 07887 751065

E: reservations@nurses-cottage.co.uk W: www.nurses-cottage.co.uk

What's New & Local Jobs

Advertise your services and events and reach your target audience - published approx every 6 weeks and available in Haddenham and other surrounding wychert villages. 

A selection of Local jobs are also advertised on the What's New Sheet and here.  Don't forget to register with us if you are job seeking - not all jobs get advertised! email jobs@box-com.biz or phone 01844 291007

Haddenham Library 
The hours are as follows: Mondays and Wednesdays - closed; Tuesdays and Thursdays - 9.30am-5pm; Fridays - 9.30am-7pm and Saturdays - 9.30am-1pm.

Health

Call 0844 477 8575 for Haddenham Medical Centre Stanbridge Road. Open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm. Closed 12.30-1.30pm. HARMONI (out of hours service) 0845 450 2530.

Order repeat prescriptions on www.haddenham.org
Times of blood doning sessions.

European Travel Health ~ Important Info ~ Click on the link below to get your new E111 replacement the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card)http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance
/HealthAdviceForTravellers/fs/en

 Featured Event

BURNS NIGHT!

January 25th  in Haddenham Village Hall
including traditional piping in of the Haggis, dancing, harpist raffle and games.

 Bring your own drinks. Tickets £20 - Tables of 8 and 10 available. Contact Debbie 292363 or Mary 393363 for details or to book.

See What's On for more events / club meetings

Calling all clubs and societies!
If you would welcome new members and visitors, take a look at the What's On Page and see if your weekly or monthly meetings and see if you are there. We can publicise here and on What's On free of charge. Please email us directly on stuff@haddenham.net
 

Looking for child care in your home?
f you prefer someone to come to your home as a full or part-time child carer or Nanny, you will know how difficult it is to find the right person. BOX-COM Jobs Services has such a rare person looking for work in the Haddenham or Thame area now.
 Young but not too young - NVQ qualified - experienced locally -and very pleasant.
Contact BOX-COM on 01844 291007 Email: jobs@box-com.biz

Road Closed!
The High Street - from Crabtree Road to Fort Eng is closed for sewer repair work from Monday 7 January 08 for 5 days

Haddenham is  awarded the Pushman Cup for Best Kept Village in Bucks 2007 (larger village).

Good News!

Haddenham Post office will reopen on January 26th 2008
in the Londis convenience store,
Churchway.

New in Haddenham... Holistic Massage Therapy

Call Nadia-Rose Saadi for more info on 07706168215 or email nadiarosesaadi@hotmail.com

Lost a dog, cat, bike, toy or other item locally?

Send us the details and a photo (.jpeg or .jog) and we will publicise it for you.

Free of charge of course!

+ Current Featured Services are below...

Nurses Cottage ~ Short Term Letting Accommodation
A 200 year old character cottage for up to 3 people in the centre of Haddenham. Feature Article here~ To enquire or make a reservation T: 01844 291223 or 07887 751065

E: reservations@nurses-cottage.co.uk W: www.nurses-cottage.co.uk

‘Walking near Haddenham’

Thanks to villager David Bradnack, we have a new map for Walks near Haddenham’ with suggestions for routes to take and what to look out for. Very useful!!

Download and print your own copy here

(or call in for a copy at our office opposite the Rising Sun pub on Thame Road, Haddenham or ask at Haddenham Library)