Education Eye: Try before you buy at uni taster days
With the passing of the UCAS deadline for the class of 2015, we move to the start of the university research process for Year 12. A good way to begin might be to take a look at the Universities Taster...
View ArticleNotes from St Tiggywinkles: Walking the walk then (at last) talking the talk
It was almost a year ago, 23rd January 2014, a date that will stay forever in my mind. Seventy people had paid and were arriving at Tiggys expecting an illustrated talk to be given by me on the history...
View ArticleSad end as Tiggywinkles tries in vain to save deer carried home by Olympian...
Tiggywinkles were called out to Olympic gold medalist Greg Rutherford’s home after he discovered a badly injured muntjac deer.Rutherford, who won gold in the long jump during the 2012 Games in London...
View ArticleBenefits cheat had £50,000 in the bank
A benefits cheat who claimed £34,000 from the state despite having £50,000 in the bank has been given a suspended prison sentence.Cynthia Green, 60, of Franklin Road, Haddenham, falsely claimed £20,199...
View ArticleCouncil chief claims Vale ‘ideologically different’ to rest of Bucks as...
A referendum asking whether the Vale should break away from Bucks could be held within 16 months, according to the man spearheading the move.The district council’s leadership wants to commission a...
View ArticleEducation Eye: Effective online research
When I was at school our first port of call for homework and school project research were the heavy, gold embossed volumes of Encyclopaedia Britannica which decorated the shelves in my father’s...
View ArticleBusiness Eye: We must all choose to be unreasonable
Did you miss reading my words of wisdom last week? No? Ouch!I guess it pays us all to remember that none of us is irreplaceable and there are always plenty of others ready and willing to fill our shoes...
View ArticleBusiness Eye: Learn how to do the salesman’s foxtrot!
What skill do you instinctively realise to be essential in business, have you never bothered to learn professionally or apply with determination, and do you hate when you see it done well by...
View ArticleBusiness Eye: Salesman no thanks, commando is better
If you accept that being great at sales offers you a serious business edge over your competition, the question arises as to what it takes to become a ‘Sales A Player’, which we might define as being...
View Article“Government opposes Vale breakaway bid – so why waste money on business case?”
The government says it would oppose any move by Aylesbury Vale District Council to break away from the rest of Bucks, meaning taxpayers’ money could be ‘potentially wasted’ on developing the case for...
View ArticleCourt round-up: Thief stole from BHS and Marks & Spencer
A thief who pleaded guilty to stealing from BHS and Marks & Spencer in Aylesbury is featured in this week’s court list.KIERAN MICHAEL BADGER, 35, of Rutland Path, Aylesbury. 1) On January 23 stole...
View Article‘Stoke Mandeville Hospital still putting children at risk of abuse’
Stoke Mandeville Hospital’s child protection procedures are too vague and put youngsters at risk, according to a campaign group.Mandate Now claims Bucks Healthcare NHS Trust has not learnt enough from...
View ArticleFarming Matters: Dangers of sky lanterns
Chinese New Year is celebrated today, but if anyone is thinking of releasing sky lanterns to recognise the event, the NFU is asking them to reconsider.Sky lanterns, which undeniably look so very...
View ArticleBusiness Eye: Conquering the art of sales mastery
In recent weeks we’ve been exploring the importance of selling. You were probably just re-selling yourself over Valentine’s weekend and a sales roadshow will be headed to your front door shortly in the...
View ArticleEducation Eye: Scholarships at independent schools
Queries that regularly come my way at this time of year are those surrounding the perceived mystery of scholarships at independent schools.What are they, what’s the difference and how do parents go...
View ArticleFarming Matters: New man at the cattle market
A new fieldsman and assistant auctioneer is coming to Thame Market, and his intention is to expand the area the market serves.Alex Moss, 36, currently works as a sales rep for Kent Wool Growers in...
View ArticleBusiness Eye: What makes a great leader?
I’m often asked what makes a great leader or a superb manager.The answer is simple and so often ignored. Recruit highly effective people and focus all your energies into helping smooth their way. Hire...
View ArticleEducation Eye: Bursaries can help your child when money is tight
In follow up to last week’s thoughts on scholarships, I thought it might be useful to address bursaries.Diversity across the state school sector allows more choice than ever. In Bucks we are lucky to...
View ArticleChoir to share stage with renowned tenor Russell Watson
A choir from Aylesbury will share the stage with world famous tenor Russell Watson when he performs at the Waterside Theatre later this month.Watson, who has performed in front of the Queen, Bill...
View ArticleBusiness Eye: Bosses can learn a lot from Mozart’s genius
This week I’m writing to you from the heart of Vienna, renowned not only as the City of Dreams after Sigmund Freud but as the City of Music because of its musical legacy, including the wonders of...
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