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AUGUST 2018 Letter from the Editor Happy Birthday to Hiya Bucks! Can you believe the 1st August 2018 marks our 5th birthday. I’ve managed to achieve quite a lot I think over the last 5 years. Firstly, the magazines are a huge success, thanks to you MY READERS, as well as all my CONTRIBUTORS who supply me with, more often than not, exclusive articles. The business wouldn’t be running if it wasn’t for my loyal ADVERTISERS so a massive thanks to them as well. And finally a huge thank you to Julia, my graphic designer, for being so amazing! When I originally set up the business I had no idea what I was doing. I’m not entirely sure I know what I am doing now, but feedback I get from my readers is that they love the magazines and look forward to sitting down and having a read. This year the business is diversifying. Don’t worry, the magazines aren’t going anywhere. Now I have my daughter Natalie supporting me and running the website for me. She has taken over the majority of my social media, which has definitely brought it into the 21st century! We have been able to create Buckinghamshire Cards & Gifts – although still in its infancy – with greetings cards featuring wonderful views of Buckinghamshire for sale. We shall also be producing a 2019 Calendar (see page 41). Our next step is to create an Ecommerce Shop. This means that the artisan businesses we support (Buy of the Month) will be able to sell their products directly from our website. It’s all very exciting. If you are running your own business you can’t afford to sit still or else your competitors will take over. With all the contacts I have made over the years Hiya Bucks can assist you with any aspect of your business. All you need to do is ask, it’s all part of the service. Enjoy the summer holidays. Stay safe and don’t get sunburnt (see page 28). All the best Helen [email protected] 07947 349134 Your Buckinghamshire magazine Front cover: West Wycombe Park, National Trust Bottom pic: OBB see centre pages For magazines email [email protected] For website email [email protected] Editor Design Print Website Helen Gerrish Julia Roblett Hartgraph Litho Natalie Gerrish Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or claims made by advertisers or endorse companies, products or services. This publication, its contents and advert designs are owned by Hiya Bucks. Any copying or reproduction in part or full is strictly forbidden without our prior consent. like us on facebook follow us on twitter find us on instagram hiyabucks.com | 3