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Interview with Louise Vaessen-Walker

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We talk to Louise Vaessen-Walker who has been running her jewellery shop in Darsham Walk, just off Chesham High Street, since 2021.
Close up of chocolate truffles costed in hazelnuts

Chesham’s Chocolatier

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Sophie's Chocolates in Chesham make fine chocolates and celebration cakes on the premises and can send across the UK
Abstract painting in yellow and warm tones

Chris Sims – abstract painter

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Chesham artist Chris Sims is one of the most significant abstract painters in Britain today
Peter Hawkes at the entrance to The Good Earth Gallery

Interview with Peter Hawkes

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We talk to Peter Hawkes of The Good Earth Gallery in Chesham, and for over 30 years a local historian, writer and publisher.
Window display from award-winning bookshop Chapter Two - hat display for Hats Off Festival

Winning windows at Chapter Two

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Chapter Two Community Bookshop , Chesham wins annual Shop Window Award
Close up of embroidery thread in different shades of redWorkAid

Charity shop with a difference

Chesham’s unique Workaid Shop sells a fascinating mix from lawnmowers to fabrics; supporting young people in Africa and UK to develop skills.
Naz, of localcompany called Baklavalicious. Standing in gazebo market stall with trays of baklava.

Mad about baking!

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Passionate foodies Naz and Naz of Baklavalicious bake baklava in traditional nut fillings and their own combinations