We’re delighted to present the bird and biodiversity report for Chilton Parish by Tony William Powell who spent from March 2019 to January 2020 conducting site visits to land sections around the Parish. The report is a fascinating read with great cause for optimism but also a reminder that we can do much more to encourage birdlife and other wildlife in our own gardens.

We would like to thank Duncan Parker and all those who donated to the fund which enabled us to commission this report. It will be a valuable source of information for the future.

Please join us in the Churchyard (seats will be available in the church) to celebrate Harvest and to be thankful for all the opportunities we have had to enjoy our glorious countryside while living through Covid-19. Please bring as many of the animals, children, neighbours and family who have spent time with you over the past six months.

We will congregate in our “Rule of 6” bubbles and will try to make you aware of any changes via the Village Notice Board and Parish Council website beforehand.

There will be a collection for church funds and baskets for donations to go to our local food bank. Please consider giving generously to both if you can. Any donation, however small, will be gratefully received.

A message from Bertie on behalf of St Mary’s Church:

I think all of us living in Chilton  going through Covid have been more than aware that living in a supportive village community and being surrounded by our beautiful open spaces with so many footpaths and bridleways has made this very challenging period a whole lot easier. So, we thought that it would be nice to celebrate our countryside and to say a quiet thank you for help and kindness on Sunday the 11th of October which in past years would have been our traditional Harvest service.

As with everything else the rules on what we can and can’t do in church change constantly, so who knows where we will be in October? BUT if things remain the same we hope to hold a service in our Church AND Church yard at 11 on the 11th. Please bring all your dogs, children, neighbours and family. Refreshments/picnics if allowed and of course Bonios!

More detail in next month’s Bernwode News and on ALL village notice boards.

In April 2020 Connection Support started a new service in Buckinghamshire – Boost Parenting Service providing support and advice to parents as part of Buckinghamshire Family Support Service. This is a volunteer led service currently looking for volunteers to support parents as Parenting Mentors. Volunteers would be able to provide support, motivation, encouragement and advice to vulnerable parents enabling them to create a stable positive environment in which their children can thrive.

Attached is the poster and the role description. If you are interested in helping, please contact Milena Dixon

Tel:           01296 484322       Mob:   07436108455

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Disturbing article about the Oxford – Cambridge Arc: –

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/24/how-did-wildlife-groups-start-collaborating-in-the-destruction-of-nature-