Sponsored Shave in aid of Air Ambulance For those who know Bill Pollard, Centre Manager of the Chilterns Shopping Centre in High Wycombe, you will know that he has not been clean shaven for more than 40 years. However, he has kindly agreed to “come clean” in aid of the Air Ambulance in conjunction with the current Mayor’s Appeal for this Charity. The event will take place in the Chilterns Centre on 30th Janaury at 2pm. In addition there will be a balloon race in the Chilterns along with other events to entertain you and your family – entertainment starts at 12 noon. Please come to join in the fun and sponsor Bill in his endeavour to make a difference for the air ambulance. Through the Justgiving web site you are able to make a donation should you feel you are able, this would be much appreciated. The link is attached below. For those of you who donate a big thank you. http://www.justgiving.com/Bill30012010 Please be generous and come along on the day to see the result. Closing date for donations 31/05/2010. Shopmobility Charity Golf Day The annual Chilterns Charity Golf Day in aid of Shopmobility was blessed with fine weather for all golfers attending the Wycombe Heights golf course in pursuit of the coveted trophy. Many good scores were entered and again proved to be a very close match for both individual and team event. The individual male competition was won by Steve Palmer of Corporate Facilities Services. The individual ladies competition was won by Daff Hobbs. The team event was won by a local team, Flackwell Old Boys. Prizes were presented to the winners by Cllr. Mrs Clarke, Leader Wycombe District Council. All players were thanked by Bill Pollard, but a big thank you went to the sponsors whose generosity in providing the prizes help to make it such a big event for Shopmoblity. The 2010 annual Chilterns Charity Golf Day will be held at Wycombe Heights golf course on Wednesday 8th September. Please contact Bill Pollard for more information. mailto: billpollard@chilternsshoppingcentre.co.uk Christmas Lights Switch On, Thursday 19th November High Wycombe was blessed with good weather for the Towns launch into the Christmas trading period. Father Christmas accompanied by his real reindeer, more than 150 children from south Bucks schools, stilt walkers, dancers and fancy dress-clad performers marched along the High Street into Frogmoor as part of the Christmas Lights Parade. Former East Enders star Shane Richie and X-Factor contestant Daniel Pearce pressed the plunger on the High Street, Guildhall stage joined by High Wycombe mayor Julie Pritchard, Wycombe District Council chairman and Father Christmas. On the main Frogmoor stage entertainment included the band Ear Candy, Daniel Pearce, a theatrical adaptation of A Christmas Carol, before Shane Richie took to the stage. The Chilterns Shopping Centre also got in on the festive fun, adopting a Charles Dickens theme to re-work some of the author's classics with fancy dress-clad performers entertaining shoppers. St Augustine’s Church Choir gave a wonderful performance singing traditional carols. The Chilterns, in conjunction with Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, also used the Christmas launch to remind shoppers to “Stay safe this Christmas”. The Fire Safety Awareness shop opened with a festive themed window display, but with fire safety in mind giving examples of bad practice and hazards that are all to common in homes during the festive period. Shoppers were invited to take a tour through a winter wonderland, and visit a family home decked out for the festive period - but with a surprise around the corner! Behind the glittering baubles, shining stars and tinsel garlands was an opportunity to see the effects of not considering fire safety, and what happens when things go wrong. Elderly and Disabled Evening, Tuesday 24th November Traditionally the first Tuesday after the towns Christmas Lights Switch on Ceremony the Chilterns hold a special shopping evening for our elderly and disabled shoppers. Wycombe Youth Action have been involved for many years along with Shopmobility, Dial a Ride and many other transport organisations to bring together a party time atmosphere for this very special event. Throughout 2009 & 2010, Community Activities Charity and Local initiatives - We will work with local organisations to generate strong promotions to follow the success of Poppy Day and Frogmore activities. Wycombe Dial a Ride The Chilterns Shopping Centre is pleased to be part of the Dial a Ride initiative. For more information please telephone 01494 441818