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  • 1 week ago | bucksfreepress.co.uk | Elizabeth Scott

    Sue Craigs Erwin captured the lively moment a mallard duck flapped its wings in the shallows, its emerald head and vibrant plumage shimmering in the sunlight. Chris Cheney submitted two stunning shots of a cormorant balancing on a riverside branch. With wings stretched wide in one image and neatly folded in the next, the bird appears both powerful and poised.

  • 1 week ago | bucksfreepress.co.uk | Elizabeth Scott

    Lorna Collins, from near Amersham, is raising awareness this Action for Brain Injury (ABI) week about the difference between her good days versus her bad days as part of Headway’s campaign. Headway, a charity supporting those with brain injuries, has launched this year’s campaign titled On a Good Day, which aims to raise awareness of the unpredictable nature of living with brain injury.

  • 1 week ago | bucksfreepress.co.uk | Elizabeth Scott

    Chiltern Open Air Museum was highly commended at the Museum + Heritage Awards, an international event celebrating excellence in the cultural sector. The ceremony took place on Thursday, May 15, at Hilton Park Lane, London. The museum, located in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, secured second place in the Visitor Accessibility Award category.

  • 1 week ago | bucksfreepress.co.uk | Elizabeth Scott

    A Night at the Musicals, featuring acclaimed West End performer Luke McCall, offered guests a blend of entertainment and fine dining. The evening began with a theatrical-themed cocktail and nibbles, setting the tone for the event. Attendees were later treated to a specially prepared two-course dinner by The Ivy’s chefs.

  • 1 week ago | bucksfreepress.co.uk | Elizabeth Scott

    Gian Chand (Image: Care UK) Two High Wycombe care home residents, aged 100 and 101, have revealed their secrets to a long and happy life. The centenarian celebrations took place at Catherine Court, on Cressex Road, when Gian Chand turned 100, and Mary Potter turned 101. Reflecting on their combined 201 years of knowledge, Mary and Gian agreed that the secret to longevity is staying active, avoiding alcohol and smoking, and never giving up—but also enjoying occasional treats.