News
Welcome to the News and Events page for Nest Aylesbury Vale. On this page we list all of the news from the organisation with the most recent news at the top of the page, and older news at the bottom. News may also extend to several pages if you are looking for something which is not recent.
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A Summer Celebration Dedicated to our Wonderful Volunteers!
Last week, we had the pleasure of bringing some of our wonderful volunteers together for a summer celebration and thank you event. This special gathering was our opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible people who generously give their time, compassion,...
From Overwhelmed to ‘Back on Track’: Farah’s Story
Across the Aylesbury Vale, many families face isolation, health issues and overwhelming circumstances without support.
Farah, a single mother who is a domestic abuse survivor and lives with ADHD. The family were struggling in a small, cluttered flat, which affected her mental health.
Summer fun at the Nether Winchendon fete!
On Saturday 13th June, Nest Aylesbury Vale were lucky enough to be invited to hold a stall at the Nether Winchendon summer fete. It was a lovely day in a beautiful setting, thank you to everyone who was involved in organising this fantastic community event!
Stepping out for World Maternal Mental Health Day!
On Wednesday, 6th May, Tammy and Jess were invited by Alfie from Sport In Mind to take part in the Marching for Mothers event. We were celebrating World Maternal Mental Health Day by getting our steps in and having some wonderful conversations with mothers and their...
Volunteer Recruitment Open Day – March 2026
Pictured are Dawn (Volunteer), Jess (Nest Admin), Tammy (Nest Operations Manager), Suzanne (Trustee), Namrata (Trustee), and Mary (Volunteer). Thank you to everyone who supported our volunteer recruitment open day event at Wendover Library on Friday, 13th March 2026...
Magic Tickets at Aylesbury Waterside!
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre's Magic Tickets is a ticket scheme offering panto-goers and local businesses the opportunity to purchase an additional ticket at a discounted rate of just £10 to enable a less fortunate child and their family to see the show this...
Nether Winchendon Fete
On Saturday, 8th June, the village of Nether Winchendon held a wonderful English garden summer fete, jam packed with entertainment, activities and homemade food and drink. There were so many children's games to try, from Splat the Rat to a Bouncy Castle, and for the...
Dolls for Christmas!!
We would like to once again send a huge thank you to Lilian, who has kindly donated her wonderful dolls to Nest Aylesbury Vale, each one hand-made with love, to our families this Christmas. They are so delightful and it is clear how much painstaking work has gone into...
Cheddington WI BBQ
The amazing ladies at the Cheddington WI threw the most fabulous event at the beginning of July, a South-African themed Barbecue event filled with the most delicious treats, fun and games! Our volunteer Sue was given a wonderfully warm welcome on the night and we are...
Exquisite Hand Made Dolls – A Huge Thank You!!
Nest Aylesbury Vale would like to extend huge thanks to Lilian, a wonderful local lady who has painstakingly made a whole host of individually made knitted dolls, each with its own personality, for our families. They are so beautiful and we are extremely grateful to...
Rachel Changer – FREE Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Workshops Coming Soon – 4th March/29th April
Please allow us to introduce Rachel Changer, who is shortly offering free workshops locally!! 'I am Rachel Changer, Chartered Physiotherapist and APPI Pilates Teacher. I spent much of my NHS career working in neurological rehabilitation before training in Pilates in...
Barratt David Wilson Homes Donation
Nest Aylesbury Vale were delighted to receive a fantastic £1,000 donation from Barratt David Wilson Homes. This donation is part of the housebuilder’s Community Fund initiative through which £1,000 is donated to a charity each month. Our Chair, AJ Thompson, said: “We...
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