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On Sunday 11 June Buckinghamshire’s biggest charity bike will return with the 2023 Bucks Radio Tour de Vale. Organised by WheelPower, this annual cycling event has become a real highlight for the local community, with hundreds of riders coming together to raise vital funds for the Stoke Mandeville based charity. There are three fantastic routes to choose from, all starting and finishing on the famous track at the Birthplace of the Paralympic Movement. The routes take the riders out in to the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside and are supported by regular water stops, volunteer marshals and support vehicles for your safety throughout. Choose from 25km, 75km and 110km routes and join riders of all ages and abilities in completing this fantastic charity bike ride. The 25km route is ideal for families, with all under 16’s and hand cyclists going free. The two longer distances will have brand new routes in 2023 and now head north from Aylesbury to the beautiful countryside around Buckingham, Stowe and the Claydons. All cyclists will be rewarded with a well earned medal after crossing the finish line, where they will find massage tables, entertainment from Bucks Radio, a barbecue and a bar so that they can recover and relax with friends and family after the event.

Eve Helyer, WheelPower Events & Community Fundraiser tells us more. “This year we celebrate the 20th year of the Tour de Vale and want to make 2023 the biggest and best yet! Since 2003 over £875,000 has been raised by our amazing cyclists and their support has meant that WheelPower has been able to deliver lots more life changing opportunities, both here in Buckinghamshire and across the United Kingdom.” “The Tour de Vale is more than just a bike ride, and by taking part you will not only have a brilliant day cycling but you will also be turning your collective pedal power into pounds for our charity. The money raised this year will help us to support disabled people lead healthier and more active lives through sport and exercise, and in 2023 we are calling on all our riders to raise £20 in our 20th year.” “We look forward to welcoming you to Stoke Mandeville Stadium in June and would like to thank our amazing community for your continuous support of the Tour de Vale over the last 20 years.”

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What’s on? Buckingham National Women’s Register (NWR)

Are you interested in topical discussions, books, history, science etc? Would you like to meet friendly, like-minded women in your community? NWR may be for you! We are a friendly, relaxed group with members of all ages, We meet on the first and third Thursdays in the month from 8pm-10pm. Why not try us out? Contact Jane Wardale on 07342 264666 or email [email protected] for the current programme.

Just Friends Social Club

A social club (not a dating club) for widowed, divorced and single people established in 2004, our members are aged 55-80. We meet twice monthly on alternate Wednesdays 8pm at the Granary, The Grand Junction, Buckingham and organise walks, lunches, theatre trips, bowling, weekends away etc. For more information contact: [email protected]

Launton Handbell Ringers

Yoga With Em

Gentle yoga for everybody. Monday lunchtime: Maids Moreton Village Hall, 12.30-1.30pm. Monday Evening: On Zoom, 7pm-8pm I also teach evening yoga classes at VIVA gym, The Royal Latin School. For more information, please email Emily at: [email protected]

Are you looking for a new hobby? Would you like to join a small friendly team of handbell ringers? Training will be given. We practice every Thursday evening at Lace Hill Community Centre. For more information please look at our website, www.launtonhandbellringers.weebly.com and contact Peter on 01295 810967

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