The weather may have given up on summer, but Bucks Councils' 'Summer of Stories' is still going strong!
The Council along with Bucks Culture have been working together to create a Summer of Stories, focusing on a theme of ‘stories of happiness’, and there's still time for you to get involved.
There has been lots of things going on around the county, including the ever popular Whizzfizzfest.
But there are still some fun pop up stalls to enjoy,
Live in the Park, Aqua Vale Park, Aylesbury on 28 August, 9am-5:30pm
Black Park, Wexham on 29 August, 10am-4pm
Beaconsfield Country Fair, Beaconsfield on 30 August, 9:30am-5pm
Or pick up a postcard from one of our participating libraries or cultural organisations. There is the option to submit a story on our website, or find out more on social media using #SummerofStories.
Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, Clive Harriss, said:
“The Summer of Stories has been a great way of engaging with the wider community and encouraging people to come together and share good news during what has been a difficult 18 months. I’m sure the artists have heard plenty of heart-warming stories about Buckinghamshire and it’s residents, and I look forward to seeing the final structure created by the artists in the Autumn.”
SCAS is supporting the calls made today (24/4) by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) for further national policy interventions to help combat the growing number of violent assaults against ambulance workers in the UK.
They want residents to remember to include those forgotton about items in your recycling collection from home - the ones that can be recycled but are often put in the waste bin.
The initiative by Active in the Community was designed to promote sustainability, accessibility and community engagement through the upcycling of unused bicycles.
Aylesbury is set to come alive on Sunday 27 April, the Sunday after St George's Day, with a vibrant celebration featuring a Myths & Legends Historical Fayre and a Grand Uniformed Parade.
Healthcare charity, the Cancer Care and Haematology Fund (CCHF), has announced funding of more than £60,000 for new equipment to enhance patient care at Buckinghamshire treatment centres.