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DECEMBER 2018 Letter from the Editor I’ve been umming and erring about what to write for my Editors Letter this month. I am not a writer in any sense of the word, but I’m good at staring at a blank page! I thought I might reflect on the best bits of 2018 but I decided against that; it’s in the past and I want to look to the future. I have so many things planned for hiya bucks for 2019 and beyond and it is all very exciting. I’m going to be working with local artisan producers and crafty entrepreneurs much more from January and I can’t wait to get going. With Christmas upon us, I would really like to encourage you all to make the most of what Buckinghamshire has to offer. Please shop local where possible, and by local I mean shop in family run businesses that aren’t part of a chain store. Buy your Christmas gifts from craft markets and artisan fairs, where our local entrepreneurs have been working had to make bespoke things especially for you. Avoid the queue at the tills this Christmas and instead shop off the beaten track. Your Buckinghamshire magazine Front cover: Christmas Spectacular at Odds Farm Beautiful Buckinghamshire 2019 calendar Beautiful Buckingh If you would like any ideas of the best places to shop please get in touch. In the meantime, whatever you get up to this festive season have a lot of fun, stay safe (be mindful of which taxi you are getting in to – see front cover for a reputable local taxi firm) and enjoy reading your copy of hiya bucks magazine. If you need more Buckinghamshire information please head to the website and sign up for our newsletters, or check out our busy social media pages. Merry Christmas everyone. Helen [email protected] 07947 349134 2019 see page 33 Featuring winning photographs captured amshire by our readers www.hiyabucks.com 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