On 13 Jul 2024 the first information panel about the rarity and ecology of chalk streams and the history of the River Misbourne in Amersham was unveiled by the Town Mayor, Dominic Pinkney on Church Mead. The panel was developed as a part of the River Misbourne Project, launched by […]
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Wild Amersham is a group within Sustainable Amersham set up by local people who care about the natural world and want to act to make a difference. To know more about who they are and what they do to encourage others to enjoy, learn about and support local nature, read […]
Marieke Bosman, from Wild Amersham, continues her writing about some of the wildflowers growing in and around Amersham along with their historical heritage. Her first article was about three winter wildflowers – one for each month. For the second article published in the Society’s May 2024 Newsletter she chose just […]
Amersham Society May 2024 Newsletter is now published and has been delivered to the Society members.
A new A3 map leaflet for visitors to Amersham has been produced by Amersham Action Group volunteers which, for the first time, provides useful and interesting information for both parts of the Town. The front features the metroland-style designed map for Amersham-on-the-Hill and on the back is our Old Amersham […]
Please take notice that Buckinghamshire Council proposes to make changes to the current on-street and off-street parking orders in the whole of the county, including Old Amersham and Amersham-on-the-Hill. To do so they are now running a statutory consultation, opened on 23 Jan 2024 and closing on 18 Feb 2024: […]
During 2024, Marieke Bosman, from Wild Amersham, will write about some of the wildflowers growing in and around Amersham along with their historical heritage. We hope this will encourage you to go out and enjoy them and perhaps look for ways to help protect this natural heritage for future generations. […]
Amersham Society January 2024 Newsletter and 2024 Programme are now published and have been delivered to the Society members.
The permission to close the roads in Old Amersham for the new Old Amersham Christmas Festival has been granted by Buckinghamshire Council – see here.
At the Society’s Annual General Meeting held in the Kings Chapel on Wed 25 Oct 2023 the eight current Committee members were re-elected. They are: Peter Borrows, David Cash, John Catton, Carol Chesney, Edward Copisarow, Geraldine Marshall-Andrew, Elena Morgan, Dorothy Symes. There were no new nominations. After George Allison’s retirement […]
Gary Gotch, the current Chair of the Amersham Museum Board, is retiring after 18 years in the job. The Trustees of the Amersham Museum are now looking for his successor. Below are details they asked us to share with our members.
In preparation for the Society’s Annual General Meeting on Wed 25 Oct 2023 at the Kings Chapel we publish the report from our Chair Edward Copisarow. There will be a vote for its adoption at the meeting. To dowload a printable copy please click here.
Affinity Water reported that the River Misbourne Restoration Project at Barn Meadow and Pondwicks Meadow in Old Amersham has now been completed. The first phase, tree works, was accomplished in Feb 2023. The construction phase started on 14 Aug 2023, and the major in-channel works were completed by 8 Sep […]
The Amersham Museum is currently looking to fill the role of a volunteer bookkeeper. Below are details they asked us to share with our members including role description and how to apply:
After confusing parking suspension signs appeared along the High St in Old Amersham prior to the Drainage Works starting on Mon 4 Sep 2023, Buckinghamshire Highways issued another letter clarifying the alternative parking arrangements. In short, they are:-
Amersham Society September 2023 Newsletter is now published and has been delivered to the Society members. Read Society Newsletters »
Please take notice that the Annual Charter Fair will be held in the High St and The Broadway in Old Amersham on Tue 19 and Wed 20 Sep 2023, operating within the hours of 14:40 and 23:30 approximately. Parking restrictions will commence at 00:01 on 19 Sep and cease at […]
Please take notice that Buckinghamshire Highways will be carrying out Drainage Works along the High St in Old Amersham between Church St and Mill Lane. The works are programmed to start on Mon 4 Sep 2023 and complete in approximately 6 weeks. The work will be carried out between 09:30 […]
Amersham Town Council have recently completed a beautifully illustrated portfolio telling the story of the Amersham in Bloom initiative and their journey to success becoming Britain in Bloom Overall Winner in 2022. Although Amersham in Bloom began in 2007, this 52 pages portfolio focuses on the past decade marked by […]
A ‘sizeable’ sinkhole at Shardeloes between Old Amersham and Little Missenden was reported by The Guardian, first published on Sun 14 May. Inspectors from the Chiltern Society visited the site and confirmed that it is approximately six metres across and five deep, and that it is possibly growing. Follow their […]
Please take notice that Buckinghamshire Highways will be carrying out Priority Road surfacing works along the High St, Old Amersham from the ‘narrowing’s/speed control’ to the Market Hall. The works are programmed to take place from Tue 23 May 2023, and it is anticipated the carriageway surfacing work will take […]
Amersham Society May 2023 Newsletter is now published and has been delivered to the Society members.
The unveiling of a new town map of Amersham-on-the-Hill took place on Sat 18 Mar 2023. Designed in Metroland colours and style, the map will help residents and visitors navigate the town as well as provide them with information about its history starting from 1892.
Affinity Water has written to local residents explaining what happens next with regards to the River Misbourne Restoration Project in Old Amersham. The current timeline is as follows:
‘Visit Amersham’ new website is an Amersham Town Council initiative to better showcase local businesses in Amersham to tourists and residents of surrounding areas. In practice it will be maintained as a repository of all things to see and do in and around the town.
Please take notice that Transport for Buckinghamshire are due to carry out drainage investigations along the High St in Old Amersham to identify potential issues with the existing carriageway surface water drainage. The investigations will take place from Mon 30 Jan for approximately 2 days between the hours of 8:00 […]
The Amersham Society embarks on 2023 in good heart and is looking forward to our first full Zoom-free year of meetings in person since 2019. The team of six Committee members led throughout the pandemic by Dorothy Symes has now been joined by Carol Chesney who is taking on planning […]
Amersham Society January 2023 Newsletter and 2023 Programme are now published and soon will be delivered to the Society members. Download 2023 Programme »
Our colleagues at the Amersham Museum are currently looking for new Trustees and they ask us to share the information below with our members and local residents:-
Earlier this year FiveRivers Environmental Contracting Ltd together with Affinity Water and Amersham Town Council announced the plans to restore two sections of the River Misbourne in Barn and Pondwicks Meadows in Old Amersham. This is a part of Affinity Water’s River Restoration Programme for 2020-2025. As the works were […]