HS2 consultation roadshow comes to Calvert Green

The government's consultation roadshow event on the proposed HS2 rail scheme will come to Calvert Green Community Centre on Thursday 26th May.

The roadshow will give local people the opportunity to find out more about the project and discuss specific concerns with experts from HS2 Ltd and the Department for Transport.

There will be maps and information available, including all the documents which were used to develop the proposals and the strategic thinking behind them. There will also be explanatory factsheets on a wide range of issues including local impacts and benefits. DVDs containing all the documents and maps will also be available.

All the information will also be available on the website http://highspeedrail.dft.gov.uk/, with the documents also available as DVDs. The public can also contact the HS2 public enquiry team on 020 7944 4908 or hs2enquiries@hs2.gsi.gov.uk

The roadshow will be held on 26 May from 8am to 8pm at:

• Calvert Green Community Centre Car Park, Cotswolds Way, Calvert Green, Bucks, MK18 2FJ

Other roadshows are being held across the other areas affected by HS2 and there is a link to these details on the consultation website. The consultation is open until 29 July.

Gardens in East Claydon and Verney Junction open for charity

On Sunday May 29th three gardens in East Claydon and one in Verney Junction will be open for the National Garden Scheme. All proceeds go to charity.

Combined admission £4, children free. Opening times 2-6pm.
Homemade teas in the village hall.

Gardens Open in East Claydon:

9, Church Way (plants for sale)
Inglenooks
The Old Vicarage (plants for sale)

Garden open in Verney Junction:

3, Jubilee Cottages

For more information about the gardens and to see the charities supported by the NGS see The Yellow Book, or visit www.ngs.org.uk