Jordans
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Jordans is a hamlet located in Chalfont St Giles parish in Buckinghamshire, England.
In the 17th century the village became a centre for Quakerism. One of the oldest Quaker Meeting Houses in the country is located there and is the burial place of William Penn, founder of the Province of Pennsylvania.
Close by the Meeting House is Old Jordans, originally a farm house, and sold by the Quakers to Rivercrest Investments for development in March 2006. Within its grounds is the Mayflower Barn, said to be built from the timbers of the Mayflower ship that took the Pilgrim Fathers to America.
Jordans retains a strong community atmosphere - even without a pub. There is a primary school (Jordans County First School), Jordan's Village Nursery School, and a community shop. The village has a station which it shares with neighbouring Seer Green.
Jordans is a popular tourist attraction for Americans due to its connection with William Penn. It is also home to Ozzy Osbourne who has a mansion just outside the village.
Every year, a number of events take place in the village: the annual fete, sports day and the village supper.
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[edit] Demographics
Jordans has about 200 households and 700 residents.
[edit] Jordans Tennis Club
Jordans Tennis Club is a small tennis club located within the village. It has one full size court and one hut. It holds about 7 roll-ups each year.
[edit] Jordans Youth Club
(Previously Jordans Bowles Club) After the closure of the Bowles Club in 2006, the village decided to replace it with a new youth club. It is set to start soon and is located behind the youth club.
[edit] Jordans First School
Located in Puers Lane, Jordans Village School is a state funded school, catering for years 1,2 and Reception (Ages 5-8). It is a feeder school for Seer Green School, Thorpe House School and Gayhurst School. Pupils from Jordans School receive a high standard of education and the school is supported by the village community. The school educates about 60 pupils in total, with a student:teacher ratio of 1:12.
"The school enjoys an ordered, welcoming and caring environment in which pupils are valued and respected and positive values and attitudes promoted." (OFSTED)
[edit] Staff
[edit] 2006/7
- Class R – Mrs C. Smith
- Class 1 – Mrs S. Richardson and Mrs Farmer
- Class 2 – Mrs J. Galdies and Mrs A. Whittal
[edit] Head Teachers
- Mrs Woodcock (?-1996)
- Mrs S. King (1997-1999)
- Mrs A.M Bennet (1999-2005)
- Mrs J. Galdies (Acting Head) (2005-2006)
- Mrs P. Farmer (2006-)
[edit] Jordans Village Store
Jordans Village Store was opened in 1952, and has continued to expand since then. The store is a small shop, selling a variety of products, including sweets, ice cream, stationery, local produce, fresh fruit and vegetables and drinks. The shop also has its own brand of preserves, including mustard, jams and chutneys. While the shop is economically unstable, an amenity charge exists for villagers who wish to support the shop.
[edit] Management
The shop originally employed a manager, several ataff and a postmaster/mistress. When the manager resigned, the shop attempted to employ a replacement. This failed. The shop has been managed by a small team of volunteers since 2004.
[edit] Jordans Allotments
Jordans has about 6 allotments. These are well used, but are a constant target for development.
