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VOL.56 No6 The Journal of Bourne End (Bucks) Community Association DEC/JAN 2021 £1Suggested price CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS LIGHT FOR 2020 Bourne End will have a very special new light for the festive season

cancellations all around. This light is always the switch-on. But it will be there for shoppers special and an essential part of the festive and everyone to enjoy. season on The Parade – along with the And it has been made possible by the support wonderful display on shop fronts and through of Bourne End Womens Institute who stepped the trees. in with the finance. There was very positive support from local Like everyone involved they were determined schools when the competition for a that Christmas would be as normal as possible Christmas light was announced. Children through this difficult time. Thanks to a great faced with a variety of new arrangements group of people who have been working found the familiar light design challenge very together to make Bourne End’s shopping normal and familiar. They were quick to put parade look as familiar as always and with a ideas on paper and submit them to the judging light that will say Lily 2020. committee. *Read more about the Christmas Light on Nine-year-old Lily Davidson from Claytons page 19. School is the winner with a great design for 2020. Here she is with her competition entry. The finished light will go up on the south side of The Parade, along with many other individual SPECIAL SHOWING OF LIVE lights, which have been designed by local PERFORMANCE OF 42nd STREET. children over the years. Sadly there will be no Determination was the keyword for the One of the glitziest musicals Christmas Light organisers as they planned a celebrity unveiling. new light for The Parade as restrictions meant Crowds won’t be able to count down for of all time! At the community centre in December. See page 19 for details!

Enjoy Christmas locally Check through this issue and find details of local pubs and restaurants where you can enjoy the festive season and obey all the rules. It is the season to be enjoyed socially with friends and family. Don’t be daunted by Covid-19. Everything is possible and places to eat and drink have all worked hard to make it safe but enjoyable. Read your Christmas messages to family, friends and local volunteers on page 30 Something to look forward to... The site of the once popular On The Thames Restaurant (followed by Coopers and various pop- ups) above the Bourne End Marina office, has been taken on and will be opening as a tapas restaurant Corazón del Rîo (Heart of the River) in March 2021. The full story will be in our February/March issue. TARGET DEC JAN 2021_Layout 1 23/11/2020 10:38 Page 2

TARGET READER SERVICE Useful telephone numbers DAY CENTRE, Wakeman Road, Bourne End SL8 5SX 01628 527024 and websites WYE VALLEY VOLUNTEERS, Portacabin, Wakeman Road Bourne End SL8 5SX Target magazine is published by Bourne POLICE 101 [email protected] 01628 521027 End (Bucks) Community Association and EMERGENCY 999 distributed free to over 5,000 homes in CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 BOURNE END LIBRARY the local area. The distribution network www.thamesvalley.police.uk Wakeman Road, Bourne End SL8 5SX 0845 2303232 includes Bourne End and Green Sunday & Monday closed. Open from 9.30am, half day as well as the outlying hamlets of , POST OFFICES www.postoffice.co.uk on Wednesday. Open Saturday until 2pm. Late Night on Well End, , , Upper (with last collection times) Tuesday Bourne End, Wooburn Common, Bourne End, Furlong Road 5.15pm 01628 520050 www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/libraries/branches/bourne_end Wooburn Moor and parts of Flackwell 4.45pm 01628 520524 Heath. 5pm 01628 522939 British Rail Passenger Information 08457 484950 Bourne End Station, Station Road, Bourne End SL8 Bourne End (Bucks) Community DOCTORS 5QH www.nationalrail.co.uk Association Bourne End & Wooburn Green Medical Centre Carousel Buses www.carouselbuses.co.uk The Centre, Wakeman Road, Bourne End, Hawthornden, Wharf Lane, Bourne End SL8 5RX 01494 450151 Bucks SL8 5SX The Orchard, Station Road, Bourne End SL8 5QE Arriva Bus Company www.arrivabus.co.uk Telephone: 01628 522604 0844 8004411 Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm Pound House, 8 The Green, Wooburn Green HP10 0EE Senior Administrator: Sue Ambrose 01628 530 997 Visit: www.bourneendcommunitycentre.org.uk www.hawthorndensurgery.co.uk OR THE SAMARITANS for current information or email www.poundhousepractice.co.uk (free number even from mobiles. Texts also accepted) [email protected] HEALTH VISITORS’ SERVICE 01628 482788 116123 Katharine House, 17 Uxbridge Road, Editor Cherrymead Surgery Slough, Berks SL1 1SN Debra Aspinall Queensmead Road, Loudwater HP10 9XA Tel: 07881 558027 MESSAGES, VISITS & APPOINTMENTS 01494 445150 COUNCIL, County Hall, Walton [email protected] www.cherrymeadsurgery.co.uk Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UA www.buckscc.gov.uk 0845 3708090 Managing Editor & Distribution Highways (Transport for Bucks) 01296 382416 Barrie Penfold NHS 111 or www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Consumer’s Helpline 03454 040506 Tel: 01628 525415 HOSPITALS Amersham Hospital, Whielden Street, Advertising & Production COUNCIL Barrie Penfold Amersham, Bucks HP7 0JD 01494 434411 Queen Victoria Road, HP11 1BB Tel: 01628 525415 Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, www.wycombe.gov.uk 01494 461000 [email protected] High Wycombe, Bucks HP11 2TT 01494 526161 WOOBURN & BOURNE END PARISH COUNCIL Our advertising rate card is on Stoke Mandeville Hospital Council Offices, Town Lane, Wooburn Green HP10 0PS www.bourneendcommunitycentre.org.uk. Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, Bucks HP21 8AL www.wooburnparish.gov.uk 01628 522827 Click on Community Association, then www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk 01296 315000 LITTLE MARLOW PARISH COUNCIL Target. St Mark’s Hospital, 112 St Mark's Road, Community Office, The Pavilion, Church Road, Little Maidenhead SL6 6DU 01628 632012 Marlow SL7 3RS Proofreading Christina Martell and Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham Street, Slough SL2 4HL www.littlemarlowparishcouncil.org.uk 01628 890301 Meriel Riseley www.heatherwoodandwexham.nhs.uk 0300 614 5000 SCHOOLS Printers Claytons County Combined, Wendover Road, Gpex, Pinstone Way, BOURNE END DENTAL PRACTICE Bourne End SL8 5NS Gerrards Cross SL9 7BJ Station Road, Bourne End SL8 5QF 01628 523353 www.claytonsps.org.uk 01628 525277 Telephone: 01753 887450 www.bourneenddental.co.uk Little Marlow School, School Lane, ADVANCE DENTAL SERVICES Little Marlow SL7 3SA 1 Station Court, Bourne End SL8 5YP 01628 525223 www.littlemarlow.bucks.sch.uk 01628 473316 www.advancedentalservices.co.uk St Paul’s School, Stratford Drive, ASH TREE HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY Wooburn Green HP10 0QH 6 The Green, Wooburn Green HP10 0EE www.st-pauls.bucks.sch.uk 01628 521553 01628 532932 Wooburn Green Primary School, School Road, Wooburn Green HP10 0HF All material appearing in Target is the Southern Electricity Emergencies 08000 727282 www.wooburngreenprimary.co.uk 01628 521634 copyright of Bourne End (Bucks) Or 105 for power cuts Bourne End Academy, New Road, Bourne End SL8 5BW Community Association. The Editor Thames Water Supply Emergencies 0800 714614 www.bea.bucks.sch.uk 01628 819022 reserves the right to select letters and North Thames Gas Emergency (Slough) 0800 111999 reports for publication and to edit for grammar, style and length. TARGET COMPETITION (page 40) Terms and conditions: Entrants must be aged 18 or over, only one entry per person, no cash alternative to this prize, our decision is final, no correspondence can be entered into. The meal must be booked in advance and is subject to availability. Drinks not included.

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doing what you do, I knew you'd already have been on the case. Thanks again and WOOBURN best wishes to you all.” A reminder – If your community RESIDENTS By Margaret Amos organisation would like to display a Secretary to the Association poster on one of the community notice ASSOCIATION and Simon Coles, Chairman boards on Wooburn Green opposite Tesco, you can email it to [email protected] and it will We continue with our aim to help make circulating our members with details of be displayed. living in the Wooburns a positive the application and some thoughts about If you would like to know more about experience for all. how it compared with national and local the association you can follow us on While this usually includes lots of hard policies. facebook.com/wooburnresidents or take work by our members in organising and Members also brought these applications a look, and/or contact us through our contributing to community events, litter and their thoughts to the attention of the website at wooburnresidents.org picks and so on, another area of our work parish council and local Buckinghamshire See our Christmas message on page 30. refers to planning issues. councillors. Sometimes planning applications relate We hope that the right decisions will be to the development of local businesses. made in these cases and that neither will Battle lost on We want to see local businesses do well, result in undue strain on the applicant’s Hollands Farm as long as they give proper consideration business or on Wooburn Green as a Keep Bourne End Green to the impact they have on residents and whole. have lost their battle to save on other local businesses. It is always nice to be appreciated and Hollands Farm from Usually our regular meetings provide a thanked. Around these two planning development. Their four forum for discussion of planning issues, applications an enquiry was made on our year campaign culminated in an application to the but sometimes the timing of an application website about the first one and I was able Court of Appeal which was rejected. In line with the makes this difficult. to say we knew about it and were in new Wycombe Local Plan it means that Hollands October saw two such applications touch with our members. Farm can be removed from the Green Belt for high relating to businesses at The Green, one We received the following thank you density housing, a new school and access roads. for a street trading licence for a kebab van about our response. So very nice. Local people have supported the action group and the other for a new accommodation “That has blown me away ! You and your through many stages of objection and their block at Gray’s Inn. colleagues are awesome! I've never seen contributions have made it possible to continue right Each of these applications was such a detailed follow up in my life, to up to the Court of Appeal. There is strong local controversial and a number of our anything. Well done to everyone involved. opposition to the new Wycombe Local Plan members expressed genuine concerns I'll still write my letter but from your proposals which, many feel, will have a drastic about them. research I'd say it's crazy that they're even impact on the riverside village, its amenities and We were able to help out in each case by considering it. Thank you so much for infrastructure.

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Massage is for everyone in these tough times... After studying anatomy, physiology and body massage in London. Neil Wilson graduated in 2002 with Diplomas in Personal Training, Sports & Swedish Massage Therapy and Rehabilitation. Neil has lived in Bourne End for more than ten years providing massage therapy to residents and business in Bourne End, Wooburn Green, Flackwell Heath, Beaconsfield, Marlow, Cookham and surrounding areas, treating each clients’ individual needs. Massage is not just for the keen sportsperson, Neil believes it’s for everyone. It can be a powerful tool to help take charge of your health and wellbeing from the aches, pains, stresses and strains of everyday life. Neil says: ‘’Everything that the world has unfortunately endured since March has put extra stress on people’s lives. Working more from home, sitting at the computer all day for another virtual work meeting, trying to entertain or educate the kids, eventually your body can’t take it anymore, you feel your posture slumping, tense shoulders, lower back pain and intense headaches. This is when you need time out, one hour off just for you to relax and release all that tension.” Due to current restrictions Neil will visit you in the comfort of your own home for NO additional charge at present. Rest assured guidelines are in place. Neil will wear a mask at all times and massage will have to take place in a well ventilated room. Do not hesitate to contact Neil to book an appointment or to answer any questions you may have. See his advert on the left. Purchase vouchers for the festive season. Keeping mobile as you age After the Letter to the Editor in Target Penny and I both felt there was an opportunity to provide a class for more senior citizens who had not been able to leave the house very much during lockdown and whose mobility had potentially suffered as a result. As you know, it’s really important for older people to stay as active as they can in order to maintain joint mobility and reduce the rate at which muscles can lose their strength. It makes their ability to perform the activities of daily living (standing, sitting, walking, getting in and out of the car etc) is not too heavily compromised. In the class they perform a number of seated exercises, incorporating bodyweight, dumbbells, resistance bands and pilates balls. The seated mobility class has not only brought people together who can benefit from strengthening and stretching exercises in a Covid-19 safe environment, but it also provides an outlet for them to socialise with a group of their peers and benefits their mental as well as their physical health. Due to popular demand a second seated mobility class (also on a Wednesday in St Dunstan’s Church Hall) is at the slightly later time of 11.45am. Other Fitter Longer classes include circuit training (Monday at 6.30pm in Bourne End Junior Sports Club hall and Saturday mornings 10.30am in St Dunstan’s hall). Then stretching and conditioning is on Tuesday afternoons 4pm at the Bourne End Junior Sports Club hall in New Road. Fitter Longer endeavours to improve fitness, muscle health and mobility. Julian Bazley www.fitterlonger.com [email protected] 07956 428810

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SMALL BUSINESS MATTERS with Sylvia Bourhill Government Support Schemes The Government has provided support for business in the form of an extension to the CJRSS for employers and to the SEISS for the Self Employed. 1) CJRSS – The 80% Job support scheme has been extended to the end of March for employees who were included in a payroll submission at October 30. 2) SEISS Grant Extension provides support to the self-employed in the form of two grants,each covering a three-month period. November to January – 80% of average earnings capped at £7,500 February to April - The amount has not yet been published. Don’t forget that these grants are taxable and will need to go onto your next self-assessment tax return! 3) Bounce Back Loans and Business Interruption Loans are still available via your bank or other loan providers at very low rates of interest backed by the Government – be careful, however, that you don’t pay yourself dividends out of this loan money, but only out of earned or brought forward profits. 4) Check the HMRC website for other forms of support if you have lost personal income or are self-isolating: www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support HMRC SCAMS Having just received a highly dubious recorded phone message supposedly form HMRC, it prompts me to remind all of you to be AWARE. If you receive a communication from HMRC that seems in any way dodgy then delete it without clicking on any links in emails or pressing any buttons on your phone. If you are uncertain get in touch and we will look at it for you free of charge. BREXIT Businesses also need to be keeping an eye on the new rules for trading in Europe after Dec 31. There is really too much to be said to write about it here, but I can recommend the Bucks Business First EU Transition Support Hub for lots of really useful information https://bbf.uk.com/uk-and-eu-transition Let’s hope that 2021 is a better year!

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BRIDGE PLAYER’S BIDDING QUIZ

Bourne End Bridge Club has compiled some of the best quiz questions which have appeared in English Bridge. Try this one set by Julian Pottage: You are West. What should you bid on the given auction at pairs, Game All? Q 10 3 W N E S A Q 9 8 4 3 1 2. 2 3. A ? . J 9 3

Julian Pottage gives his answer on page 8xx. English Bridge is published by the English Bridge Union

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Wooburn and Bourne End Parish Council Working with the Community by Penny Baron It seems we must go backwards before we can laying of wreaths, then all the elements were outdoor church service, subject of course to go forwards. pulled together and made available online. It Covid-19 rules in place at the time. Just as we’d settled into a modified routine to was a true reflection of how adaptable Bourne End Junior Sports Club continue to maintain the high level of service our technology allows us to be in the 21st century. enjoy their football in the park at the parishioners came to expect pre-Covid 19, our And for your convenience, work on the new weekends and it’s good to see the would-be PM announced a second national lockdown. loos on the side of the pavilion in Wooburn Harry Kanes on the junior pitches. So the new routine is for one member of staff Park started in October and they’re due for to be at the office while the other two work completion in January 2021. One of the casualties of this second wave of from home, but we have to remain closed to Covid-19 has been the cancellation of Bourne visits from the public. Peggs allotments in New Road grow friendly End Fun Night at the beginning of December. Fortunately all three of us can cover most plot holders who chat to each other about all With so many people coming and going, social situations so please consider the office manned matters horticultural and a recurring topic is distancing would be next to impossible to and with consignments of hand sanitiser how to stop the muntjac deer from getting in maintain - the fun at next year’s event will be arriving at regular intervals, there’s no respite and munching produce. anticipated with even greater enthusiasm. for the Covid-19 virus within our working area. This concern reached members of the Open As this issue of Target drops through your Our groundsmen have worked non-stop; up Spaces, Allotments and Burials committee who letter box Christmas will be almost upon us. with the lark seven mornings a week to sanitise have agreed to fence the vulnerable side of the It won’t be the same with the virus hovering, all six play areas before they fill with allotments along the dismantled railway. So but the trees and lights on Wooburn Green, youngsters; our lovely summer encouraged next year there should be bumper crops all the children’s lights on The Parade, and Penny’s people to explore the many open spaces we round, especially sweet corn, a muntjac Corner will be shining brightly to remind us have in the parish, which had the knock-on favourite! that Christmas hasn’t lost all its magic. effect of ramping up litter bin collections from As ever, Wooburn Park is a popular venue. Enjoy the festivities, but keep safe. three to seven times a week; and the grass The Community Church will be holding the cutting is relentless between April and Christmas carol service there and another [email protected] 01628 522827 September. Over the winter the groundsmen’s duties are catching up with the jobs that there’s been no Bourne End Bridge Club goes online time to carry out during the busy summer Covid-19 restrictions have put paid to face-to-face bridge for bridge clubs throughout the country. Fortunately, months in plant maintenance and repairs. Virtual meetings using the Zoom platform are the English Bridge Union has led the way in introducing clubs to online bridge with online platforms, such as a regular feature with agendas and minutes, BBO. once approved, posted faithfully on the smart Playing online bridge is a somewhat different experience. First of all, players are faced with a screen new parish website. showing bids and cards entirely differently, as we can see on the right. Playing against robots is interesting The Neighbourhood Development Plan as well. Robots are extremely fast and actually rather good working party continues to make progress players, although not very chatty. defending our position on local roads and Answer to quiz on page 6 parking, aware that schools, dental practices The mechanics of the and doctors’ surgeries are already at full BRIDGEbRIDGE PLAYER’SPLAYER’S BI BIDDINGDDING QUIZ QUIZ game changes. The capacity, before more building further cramps Q 10 3 W N E S computer simply does not our open spaces. A Q 9 8 4 3 1 2. 2 3. allow errors such as Lockdown mark 2 meant that the carefully A ? bidding or leading out of planned Remembrance Sunday service round . J 9 3 turn, so the director’s job

the War Memorial had to be made available 3 With six hearts, you should compete to changes to one of online rather than the popular gathering on the monitoring, handling corner of Wooburn Green on 8 November. the three level even though partner might have raised with three-card support (with a 3- players going offline, and Those reading names or ‘statements’ were 3-2-5 shape for example). This is not a game try re-scoring unfinished recorded, likewise a service in the church and  – you would bid 3 or, in some partnerships, boards. double, if you wanted to invite 4. Julian Pottage. Unfortunately, many English Bridge is published by members do not wish to adapt to online bridge and long for the the English Bridge Union return of face-to-face bridge with its social interaction between . players. We are all hoping for a return to normality which a vaccine will bring. In the meantime, it’s online bridge and

online chats. At least the journey home is short. For further club information, see www.bridgewebs.com/bourneend

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Having MEET THE MARKET TRADERS... graduated from the ‘Escuela Valenciana de Arroces y Paella’ (under the tutelage of Chef Pepe Fortea) I Paella, Tapas and Much More went on to take By Juan Askew classes at the NEVER put chorizo in Paella. This is something I often end up discussing with London Paella customers who visit us at Paella Shack. It’s not food snobbery. There are many School. It was reasons why, from a purely culinary point of view, chorizo pieces render down in here that I first the traditional cooking process, leaving the heavier pork fat to burn on the met head-chef bottom of the pan and the remaining pork meat turning into hard bullets. But I and owner, Xavi prefer the cultural reasons. It’s about protecting the status of a dish which is Merono. forever associated with the province of Valencia. I should know, I'm from there. In addition to Born a stone's throw away from the iconic Mestalla stadium (home to Valencia running the Football Club), I was indoctrinated into Valencia’s rich food heritage from a very school, Xavi also early age. My grandmother owned an orange farm just outside the city and ran the successful whenever we visited, the workers delighted in serving us traditional Valencia ‘Paella Shack’ brand across a variety of locations in London. With the arrival of Paella - rabbit and snails included. Covid-19 the school and most of the catering work stopped completely. It was The two main versions of Paella that most people are familiar with (Seafood or then that we brought Paella Shack to the Beaconsfield Market where we have Chicken), serve to highlight the genesis of the dish. Rice, introduced to Valencia built up a loyal customer base along with a fledgling delivery business. along with many other agricultural delights by the Moors, was initially viewed as I have also run Paella and Spanish Food events at The Garibaldi Pub (Bourne ‘poor’ people’s food. Such people either worked the sea (as fishermen) or the End) and The Old Bell Pub (Wooburn Green). Having now lived for the best part land (as farmers). of 20 years locally, I am delighted to have been invited to join the popular In this way, Paella developed as a reflection of the ingredients available to the Bourne End Community, Food and Craft Market, where we will be serving our cooks - the produce that the fishermen couldn’t sell or the flora / fauna available range of proper Paellas. Thanks to market organiser Rosie O’Hagan who came to the hunter-gatherer farmers. And chorizo never appeared as an ingredient… and road-tested our Paella first. I have spent many years learning how to cook the staples of Spanish cookery, 2021 will see me offering Paella, tapas and more to the local community and I Paellas included, and have been fortunate enough to live and travel throughout look forward to telling you more about it at the next Bourne End event on some of Spain's culinary hotspots - San Sebastian and Valencia in particular. But December 12 (Covid-19 restrictions permitting) – along with 50+ food, craft and the best food (in my opinion) stems from the family kitchen. I have learned (and community stall holders. See you 10-1pm at Wakeman Road, SL8 5SX use) many recipes from aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Particular thanks [email protected] goes to my mother, Carmen, who is still very active in the kitchen and not shy to 07796 857662 offer her opinion on our Paellas. For general community market enquiries, please call 07989 716635 or email [email protected]

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Bourne End turns purple did a spectacular job on the town centre on and join the Rotarians having a bit of fun in By John Dunsterville the Sunday. painting the town purple. Why did Bourne End turn purple on the Richard Monger (who took the photo Contact John on 07811 702853 or visit the evening of Saturday October 24? below) and others will be planting more website www.beac-rotary.org and Startled folk were curious when the town #Purple4Polio crocus corms to add to the www.facebook.com/beacrotary was lit up in a ghostly purple hue. splashes of purple that appear each spring in Once more it was due to Bourne End and Bourne End and Flackwell Heath. HELP! Have you found some rings? Cookham Rotary Club celebrating their Since 1979 Rotarians have immunized more An older lady has lost a small plastic zip bag tireless work in eradicating polio, along with than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries. containing her wedding and engagement rings Rotarians both here and all over the world. You may think polio has been eradicated, but and she is devastated. Her home has been When children are inoculated against polio in despite Africa now recently added to the searched, along with local roads, but with no vulnerable countries, their little finger or polio-free countries, two countries still have result. Have you picked up the bag and wondered pinkie is marked with purple dye. this dreadful contagious disease. what to do as there is no name to contact? If so This has become a world-wide symbol for As Rotarians have gained invaluable then contact Target either by email to the ‘End Polio Now’ campaign. experience in administering vaccines in all [email protected] or 01628 525415. To celebrate World Polio Day (albeit a day countries, you can be sure that they will be in late because of wet weather) the intrepid the forefront helping to eradicate Covid-19. lighting technicians, Geoff, Dusty and Richard, Next spring look out for the purple crocuses

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TAKE YOUR TARGET Honour for Lorraine Breakfast TV star Lorraine Kelly, who lives locally and was the guest of honour at the last two Bourne End Jim and Mack Fun Nights where she switched on the Christmas Under strict instructions from the editor, Jim Penfold lights, has been made a CBE for her 36 years in from Blind Lane took his Target to the seaside. broadcasting. He also took Pyrenean Mountain Dog Mack and Lorraine, 60, said she was very humbled by the his wife to take the picture. Their destination was to award. She said: “I’m very grateful, particularly as I’m Ringstead Bay in Dorset. in far more deserving company, especially those In true holiday style it rained every day, but there front-line workers who are true heroes.” was the occasional burst of sunshine so Jim and A regular TV fixture with her own daily talk show, Mack could get down to a little light reading. Mack Lorraine was a huge hit at our village fun nights and proved a great favourite with other cliff path spoke about how happy she was living here. walkers. She lived in Cookham for many years before moving As part of Weymouth Bay and just off Portland the up to Dundee, but moved to Bourne End from interesting sight on the holiday was a collection of Scotland with her husband, Steve Smith, three years anything up to five cruise liners in the bay at any ago after her one time. Don’t know whether they qualify as a daughter, Rosie, fleet? relocated to With no cruises currently setting sail they have to be anchored up ready for the Singapore for relaxation of restrictions. Then they work. will be steaming off to a wide variety The easy of far-flung destinations packed with commute to happy holidaymakers. London was a major factor for Jess Sharman the move. Jess lives in Hedsor Road and is the Talking about Target distributor for that area. She her achievement took her Target with her on a mini in her regular holiday to Sussex where she and column in The husband Paul, and Freddy their Sun newspaper, Lorraine with her dog, Angus Labrador, spent an idyllic, restful, few she wrote: “I’m days exploring the region’s dramatic so surprised to have been given a CBE in the coastline and castles. Here she is at Queen’s Birthday Honours alongside all our amazing Pevensey Castle. frontline workers who have been striving to keep us Do send in your pictures if you all safe in the most difficult circumstances imaginable. remember to take your Target with “I salute every single one of them.” you anywehere. And Target salutes you Lorraine. Well done!

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Timms. Peace Poem for 2020 After reading When the first lockdown came to an end it was perfect timing the novel, I for a small gathering to unveil the Peace Poem for 2020. Well was thrilled spaced they met on Penny’s Corner in Bourne End and the Podcasting in the time of when she poem was read out. lockdown offered to In 2019 a large gathering had heralded the creation of a by Manolita Foster narrate the Peace Garden around the clock on that corner with the first book. Living Peace Poem. Rotary Club members have maintained the They say necessity is the mother of so close to garden through a year dominated by a virus affecting the invention, and lockdown has certainly each other community. provided plenty of opportunity for us to gave us the As promised the Rotary Club sought a new poem for a new discover new ways to communicate, from flexibility to year. Laura Irvine was the winner and her words will strike a Zoom to learning new skills through work around chord with so many people. YouTube and online courses. each other’s It’s wonderful to see people stopping and reading this new We are curious creatures and a global commitments, poem. People like to sit quietly and let the world carry on pandemic is not going to stop us. while following the latest Covid-19 guidelines. around them. It is truly a peaceful garden to be enjoyed by I had high hopes for 2020. My novel, The A spare room clad with duvets and pillows young and old. Third Magpie was published as an e-book in became our noise cancelling studio and we began With hope for a return to almost normal lives the Peace January with the paperback set for release recording. Poem for 2021 is currently just a dream. The dedication of the in March. The learning curve was steep, but with technical organising team will see that it becomes a reality to be However, instead of hosting launch parties, advice from friends, we published the first three unveiled by a large gathering in the autumn of 2021. We hope. book signings and library talks, like episodes in September. everyone else, I was adjusting to lockdown Delighted by the reception and with numerous five Our Peace Garden life. star ratings, we add a new instalment each Found at times, With the usual marketing options limited, Saturday. In unlikely places, we needed to think of different ways to Every week our download numbers grow with Peace in hearts, spread the word about Finn and Sophie’s listeners from around the world. And peace on faces. love story in their own challenging times. Lockdown has been about communities coming Coursing through – our village so small, A chance conversation about audio books together to solve problems. These podcasts are Like the river – it affects one and all. led to the idea of creating a ‘Book at only possible with the generosity of the people Peace can be tricky – When things are not fair, Bedtime’ type podcast. involved. Hannah for her talented performance, But together we can find it – We only need to care. Podcasts seemed an ideal solution as they friends for advice and the loan of equipment, and This lockdown has seen – Our communities unite, cover every imaginable topic and are all free concert pianist, Dr Elena Vorotko, for her musical And gather together – To clap in the night. to download. input. Our garden of peace, Originally, I intended to record it myself, At the centre of us all, but, nervous about my lack of experience, I To listen for free and learn more about The Gives strength to so many, sought the advice of fellow Bergher’s Hill Third Magpie, visit the publisher’s website: neighbour, professional actress, Hannah PgUpBooks.co.uk And peace to us all. TARGET DEC JAN 2021_Layout 1 23/11/2020 10:39 Page 14

Bourne End Junior Craft Show 2020 Online Report by Sue Croall Back in early July the Craft Show Committee had to make the tough decision that, for the first time in its eight year history, the show would not be able to run as a live event this year and would have to go online instead. There began much experimenting with Google Forms and soon, thanks to the technical expertise of Mike Croall, we had a workable format that would enable people to enter online by filling in a form and attaching a link to either a photo or video of their entry. Judges would then receive, by email, a spreadsheet containing all the links they needed to be able to judge their allocated classes. It has been a very different way of working for all of us – organisers, entrants and judges and because of this we allowed the whole of September for entries to be submitted and a whole weekend in October for judging to take place. We watched eagerly as the entries began to roll in and were delighted to welcome our regulars and many new entrants too. In total about 225 different items were entered and as always there were some incredible pieces; the judges really had their work cut out. We only wish we could have seen all of the entries ‘in the flesh’. Many HUMPHREY SCOTT A dog’s tale of them were amazing. The next problem to address was how to actually give out the prizes in a Covid-secure manner as it clearly or a doggie dilemma on wasn’t possible to run our normal prize giving event at the end of the show. This was addressed with some beating Covid-19 help from St Paul’s School (where I work) and the Bourne End Community & Craft Market. Jean Peasley, aged 84, sent in this delightful The Monday afternoon immediately after show weekend saw me merrily allocating, bagging up and labelling message with a dog’s point of view of the prizes. They were then left in quarantine for several days. At the end of the week I donned face mask and Covid-19 situation… gloves to hand them out on the playground at school to pupils there and then handed out the remainder at the market in the same way. They say it is a dog’s life. I always went for a walk We very much hope to be able to return to running a live event in our usual format next year, but at least we and a wee about 7am each morning. Then I’d be know now that doing it online works so we can do so once again if we ever have to. indoors for the day. We would like to say a massive ‘Thank You’ to everyone who took part this year, the standard was very high Sometimes it was very stressful to last all day. I’d once again and we would love to have been able to award even more prizes than we did. A huge ‘Thank You’ to our loyal judges too who come back year after year. We couldn’t run the show without them. always be bursting at the seams when they came The trophy for Judges Favourite was won by seven year old Humphrey Scott with his collage entitled Knight home – and what a relief. I’d wag my tail with (pictured bottom left). grateful thanks. Humphrey was so pleased to have won that he insisted on taking the trophy straight to the engraving shop Then we are in lockdown and it is walks and and that is where his photo was taken! wees four or five times a day. Best 12 to 16 entry was Alice Fleming for her Blue Skirt with Buttons, best eight to 11 entry was Emmy I do not always want to go. Pearce for her Victorian House (bottom centre) and best four to seven entry was Lola Thorpe, jointly for her I want some rest. Conker Snails (bottom right) and also her photo of Flowers in my Park. But it’s ‘come on’ so out I go. Full results and photos of the entries can be found on our website www.bejuniorcraftshow.co.uk At least I am not bursting at the seams – sometimes I can barely muster the necessary reactions to show my appreciation. And what do I do when we are back to normal? Although that now seems a long time ahead. Come on Target readers, any ideas? On behalf of dogs everywhere.

ED: Jean, who lives in Waborne Road, Bourne End, says that she is the ‘less well known Jean Peasley’ but that they are sisters-in-law. This Jean married Wilf (Jean Peasley from Blyton House was married to Stan). They both share the same name – Jean Elizabeth – and are good friends. The inspiration for this piece came as she watched all the dog walking as she sat in the sun outside her house during lockdown. Our photo shows Jean outside her house where she has lived for more than 50 years. She has a great view out over the hills and could see all the dog walkers going by during lockdown. That set her thinking...

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can’t wait to see those places reopening in 2021. It’s Going beyond... been an incredibly difficult time for everyone, but so Wooburn Green couple Andrew Knight and Olivia many people have spoken about nature and wildlife Rzadkiewicz want to see more local people helping them cope. enjoying the great outdoors on their doorstep. “Since launching the magazine we’ve met some Their online magazine thebeyonder.co.uk aims to wonderful people, all passionate about the local area, encourage families to share their love of the and it’s allowed us to write about everything from Chilterns landscape, wildlife and history... highwaymen to hillforts and find out more about the natural world.” It’s a glorious November day at Burnham Beeches The What’s On pages contain dozens of ideas about and journalism lecturer Andrew Knight is enjoying a where to go when everything reopens in 2021, as well morning walk in the woods. as lots of ideas for walks and other free activities. The yellows and golds of the falling leaves provide a than 200 articles have been added to the website. Andrew admits he gets upset by the huge amount of colourful backdrop that’s perfect for photography and “As a journalist, I know only too well that you need to litter scattered along local roadsides, as well as the he’s on the lookout for anything that could make an have some good quality content to make it worthwhile amount of fly-tipping in local woodland, the decline of interesting feature for his website. for people to come back again and again,” says wildlife species and the impact of HS2 building work. Recent posts have focused on the extraordinary Andrew. “It’s very upsetting to see beautiful places under range of fungi on display this year or unusual wildlife – “We wanted to share our love of the outdoors and threat, but people need to know what's out there in like the busy wood ants in these woods or an adder encourage families to venture outside, to fall in love order to enjoy it and become enchanted by it. stumbled across by chance at Stoke Common. with the landscape we call home, and in turn, to take “Education is the key. Once young people in As well as listing dozens of ideas for things to do responsibility for their patch in whatever way they feel particular are out there enjoying the outdoors, they across the Chilterns, the website explores local history inspired --big or small.” are more likely to want to fight to protect it.” and folklore, colourful characters living in the area and Earlier this year, the magazine was looking ahead to Visit thebeyonder.co.uk for more details. local businesses and artists who share a fascination launch a comprehensive What’s On listings service for for the great outdoors. families looking for ideas of where to go for The magazine stemmed from a conversation on a a great day out, designed to tie in with all the journey to the Lake District in 2017, a couple of years events and openings in April. after Andrew moved from London to Buckinghamshire But within days, the country was in to be closer to fiancée Olivia, who grew up in Gerrards lockdown. Cross. “Suddenly everyone was very limited in “I had spent a lot of time in the Chilterns over the where they could go and what they could years, but it was really starting to feel like home,” do, with all the attractions, pubs and hotels Andrew explains. “As we explored all over the region, shut,” Andrew recalls. we became more and more fascinated with the “But it was encouraging to see an history, the landscape and the people.” enormous upsurge of interest in the natural The pair returned from their holiday with a firm idea world, with more families than ever out and of the shape of the magazine, but there was a lot of about together walking, rambling or cycling,” work to do – and over the past couple of years more “We may be in lockdown again, but we

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great time to join up and help shape its future role in By Jo Murray, parish clerk terms of how it serves the local community and how Little Marlow Parish Council it works with and alongside the new council on a Everyone at Little Marlow Parish Council would On November 4 we hosted a virtual public meeting range of local issues such as planning, like to pass on their best wishes at this time. to discuss the planning application submitted by infrastructure, transport, green spaces and Our office remains closed, but the clerk is working Buckinghamshire Council to extend the use of community facilities. remotely 9.30am to 1.30pm Monday to Thursday Spade Oak Quarry for film-making for another three Our current Parish Councillors live in Little Marlow and can be contacted on the email below. years. village, Westhorpe, Lane, Fern Lane, During the summer holidays The Pavilion building The meeting minutes can be found on the parish Coldmoorholme Lane and Abbotsbrook. A number in Little Marlow was refurbished externally and council website along with a link to the application are planning to stand for re-election, but it would be internally. The contractors have done a magnificent reference -20/07719/R9FUL. really good to have candidates from all parts of the job and the results are being enjoyed by Little parish. Training is provided. Marlow Preschool, and until lockdown, Yoga and Elections – Parish Council – May 6, 2021 The deadline for the submission of nomination Pilates classes. The parish council elections have been postponed papers will be in early April 2021, but I would Abbotsbrook Hall has been fitted with a new boiler to May 2021. If you have ever thought of becoming encourage you to start giving it some thought now. to ensure warmth for Abbotsbrook preschool and a parish councillor – or even if you haven’t hopefully the return of all of our regular users at considered it before now – this is your opportunity. Little Marlow Parish Council some point in the future. The role and responsibilities of parish councils will Email: [email protected] Bourne End Sports Club will resume their football evolve over the next few years as the new Tel: 01628 890301 season as soon as governmental guidelines allow. Buckinghamshire Council beds in.This is therefore a www.littlemarlowparishcouncil.org.uk

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should be finished as this goes to press, complete with a drinking fountain not only for us humans to use, but it has a doggie friendly ENVIRONMENTAL bowl at the bottom so our four legged friends are looked after too. As I think I mentioned I was really pleased to see a hedgehog in the garden this summer and he (or she) is still visiting. REPORT I have been leaving out a saucer of fresh water and sometimes meat scraps. I was interested to read the other day that despite the old idea that milk and bread is the thing to leave out for them, it really isn’t as it By Parish Councillor causes severe diarrhoea and can harm young hoglets (yes they really Katie Lamb are called hoglets). But scrambled egg without milk is really good for them and it turns out to be a favourite too. As this is the Christmas edition I would like to remind everyone we I find myself writing this amid another lockdown, which means I have are doing the Christmas tree recycling as normal so after Christmas if had more time to spend in my garden and out with Montague, my you take your tree to the top of the cemetery we will shred it and use faithful hound, enjoying our daily short walk. the chippings in the muddy areas around the parish. Winter has really set in now. It seemed that the trees dropped their And as always a big thank you to everyone involved in the Christmas leaves practically overnight this year. The temperature is below freezing trees and lights on Wooburn Green, at Penny’s Corner and along The most nights, resulting in frozen ponds and the daily job of gently Parade in melting a couple of areas to stop toxic gases building up and harming Bourne End. the frogs and newts who are hibernating somewhere deep within the I think, this year ponds’ muddy depths. more than ever The rangers have been busy with all the autumn and winter jobs – before, we could they have done lots of work in Farm Wood particularly along use all the bridleways cutting down dead branches and trees which have fallen Christmas cheer over in the recent high winds. Piles of branches have been left for the we can get. wildlife to use as winter homes. I wish you all The new cricket practice nets are up and running in the park despite a the happiest mix up over the type of gravel needed to go under the astroturf. Christmas After the correct type was delivered, the club donated the wrong possible and gravel to the parish council. We have gratefully used it in the Wooburn fingers crossed Park carpark and in the carpark at Farm Wood to help stop the 2021 will be a puddles forming. much better Work on the new toilets in Wooburn Park is going well and they year.

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COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS Glitz and glamour on 42nd Street

The perfect pick-me-up for the sometimes deflated week following Christmas Day, 42nd Street - the West End live show version - blasts onto the screen of the New Royalty on December 30. If this doesn’t get your toes tapping, nothing will. A riot of great music, outstanding dance routines in fabulous costumes and just a really great all round feelgood extravaganza. Don’t miss it. Previously due to be shown in November, Jane Austen’s meddling matchmaker Emma will now be delighting us on January 17. In this charming satire of social class and the pain of growing up Emma navigates her way through misguided matches and romantic mistakes to find her own Mr Right. If you have mobility problems or use a wheelchair the community minibus, with an automatic lift, will provide transport for all the cinema showings. Wye Valley Volunteers are keen to get more people with mobility problems out of their homes for a great afternoon or evening at the movies. When you buy your ticket just say that transport is needed and supply your address and telephone number. It’s as simple as that. Turn over for more Community Centre News Children’s Christmas Light makes Bourne End special every year...

Some of the youngsters who, as primary Sadly Fun Night would not take place. But Christmas Globe designed by Lily Davidson of school children, designed and won the would there be a children’s Christmas light? Claytons School was announced by the competition for a Children’s Christmas Light Who would sponsor it when local businesses organising team as the 2020 winner. over the years, are now adults with homes and were struggling? As the local schools went into half term at families of their own. Those wonderful people – many have been the end of October they were told the name Some remember with delight seeing their involved with the Children’s Christmas Light of the winner and each school was thanked for name in lights. Some have been presented with for years – had a crisis meeting. their entries and won two prizes. Lily will see a restored light when the original had to make Good news, the competition would go ahead. her name in lights and will be allowed to way for a current light. The Parade can only Bourne End Women’s Institute had pledged switch-on her light. accommodate up to 10 lights. funding. Now Lumalite light manufacturers This might not have happened without the It’s all part of an idea that was tried for a year needed to be asked if there was time to make determined efforts of the very enthusiastic in 2004 and became an annual event. There was the special light for lights-on at the end of team who have been responsible for Fun Night a campaign to put Christmas lighting along The November. Yes, yes and yes set all the wheels in and the Children’s Christmas Light for years. Parade which was successful and created a motion. Also to the WI members who generously magical world for shops, shoppers and agreed to the sponsorship as business support Christmas strollers over the festive season. floundered. Together they made it happen. Then Bourne End’s own individual Children’s So look out for Lily 2020 among the lights Light made it personal. along The Parade and say ‘thank you’ for Local school children were challenged to making it happen. design a Christmas light that would carry their name and the year. The winning design would be made by a specialist firm and at Fun Night there would be a switch-on ceremony. It made the festive season very special for Bourne End and Wooburn schools and a local family. Then, in the 17th year of the competition, along came Covid-19.

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COMMUNITY C  Forum Players Are you in a state of panto Bourne End denial? We certainly are. No plans, no readings and,   Annual Carol Concert sadly, no January panto. For the past 42 years, on a Sunday just So to lift the spirits we’ve po     before Christmas, Bourne End has held its a panto challenge. annual Carol Concert, with carols and Here are 11 photos from      readings for choir, brass quintet, and previous Forum pantomimes audience. Sadly, as the months have (there’s more than one photo progressed, it has become apparent that this from some pantos). will not be possible in 2020. There’s a bottle of wine for th Social distancing and restriction on numbers person who can name the mo has meant that rehearsals and performance and another bottle if you can cannot take place in any meaningful way. The provide the panto year. event will not therefore take place. Each picture is numbered so We are, however, optimistic that by next year just list the number, the panto all will be back to some form of normality and the year (if your memory and that at 7.45pm on Sunday 19 December that good). Email your entry to 2021, a large and enthusiastic audience will [email protected] join the choir and the Festival Brass to help Otherwise there’s really noth to report. Our future plans are       the community centre once again ring out likely to start in Spring 2021 –      with the joyous sounds of Christmas. The until then all we can do is wis    43rd Bourne End Carol Concert will take      you all a very Happy Christma place!         and a safe and healthy New Ye John Timewell Kerry Hudso               ! "! CENTREJAZZ PRESENTS   #$    %    The Dixieland Swing Kings Thursday Dec 10   "   &!'!(&)!%!! Return of the jazz evening to the community centre, in the May Woollerton Hall - socially distanced. Limited numbers - prior booking essential Seating on tables for up to four people booked together. Bar drinks available - card sales only. Entry from 7.30pm, music starts at 8pm. £5 entrance. Online bookings and social distancing plans only on the community centre website https://bourneendcommunitycentre.org.uk/ Bourne End Community Centre is a Covid-19 secure building. 6 ANGLING CLUB FROM THE WATER’S EDGE I have to say that this issue has crept up very quickly and we have continued to fish since my last write up. Seven of us went to Pondwood in September for a friendly match. To say it was disappointing was an understatement. The fish decided to swim south and half of us caught nothing at all. We welcomed two new members for the first time, Henry Rimmer and his son Archie (our only junior member) and they both showed us up as they caught some carp. Well done guys, you will have to give the rest of us some lessons. In October we returned to New Farm. To be honest yours truly was surprised to see anyone as the weather was dreadful. It poured with rain and was also windy. However everyone caught fish. You just never can tell how the day will go can you? We also had Terry Belcher guest with us. Regular readers will know that Terry was our 'temporary' secretary for more than 30 years and used to do this write up, before he moved away. It was good to see him, I did offer him his old job back as he has certainly been a tough act to follow. Good to see you Terry we have missed you. Well we still have some more friendlies planned for December, Covid-19 permitting, and still on a monthly booking basis with the fisheries. If you feel like coming along just give me a call. We are always looking for new members. Come and meet our members and do a bit of fishing. You will be more than welcome. Until the next time, which will be 2021, please have a blessed Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year. Stay safe and tight lines. Michele Smith, Secretary 07802 711141 TARGET DEC JAN 2021_Layout 1 23/11/2020 10:39 Page 21

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BOURNE END JUNIOR SPORTS CLUB

Founded in 1970 Bourne End Junior Sports Club is a registered charity run by volunteers to provide sport and recreation for children and young people, with many being highly qualified in their own sport. The New Road Sports Hall was built in 1982 and later extended to include a climbingNEWSLETTER wall and a club room. The multi-sport centre is used extensively by club members and members of the whole community. Please visit our website for more information www.bejsc.co.uk

NEW BEGINNINGS - county cross country on a number of CLUB NEWS occasions. We are delighted to welcome some new DIDN’T LAST LONG “I decided to re-join the sports club after Sadly just at the time of writing this we faces to help run our very popular discovering they have a Masters Squad. It's are closing down again. After only Climbing Section following the health great to have coached swimming sessions being open for two months following problem of our expert climber and - I have really missed it! the six month lockdown earlier this year, leader Pete Sherwood. “The team is very friendly and made me we had just begun to get all our Plans for the swimming pool feel very welcome. I'm really pleased that activities open with clear Covid-19 development are still continuing the club is still doing well after 50 years restrictions in place to keep all our although fundraising is proving rather and am looking forward to my children members and users safe. Hopefully we challenging at present so any help or getting involved as soon as the swim shall be up and running again by helpers will be very welcome. development programme is able to start January 2121 – and we hope that will be Check our website for details and up again. I hope they will enjoy their time a better year for everyone. Thank you updates www.bejsc.co.uk with the club as much as I did.” for all the support we receive from 50th Celebrations will all be taking place Find out details on our website or email volunteers, members and the local in June 2021having been postponed us directly for more information about community, it is so much appreciated. because of the pandemic. Club and Masters training sessions and New dates are being confirmed shortly our swimming lessons. and will be advertised in the next few SWIMMING SECTION [email protected] and weeks so watch for details so that you Swimmers have been enjoying being https://uk.teamunify.com/team/bejsc/ don’t miss out. back in the pool, but like all of us are page/home having to wait before their next session. In the meantime, to see what they are FOOTBALL SECTION missing, here are some Happy Memories Following the retirement of several – from Jenny Roberts. volunteers in this busy section who had “I joined the club in 1994 at nine years given many hours and years of their old. I started off as a freestyle swimmer time, we are still looking for some and later discovered, with encouragement replacements. If you are interested in, or require further information on, any of from the then coach George Bushell, that I Jenny was actually better at butterfly. aged 10 the voluntary roles or have a child who “I swam with the club right up to the age with her would like to join one of the football club section age group squads, please of 18 with a number of achievements swimming including club records, county medals and medals contact us by email – representing Bucks a number of times. and [email protected] below, “Some of my happiest memories from my success childhood are with the club. The team as a Closure of the club means no income spirit was fantastic and although we runner so you can help by making a didn't always win, we always had fun. donation, becoming a Friend of I think swimming, and sport in BEJSC, or just by doing your online general, is so important for young shopping with people. I know that it definitely Easy Fundraising helped me to deal with the stresses https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ of growing up. causes/bejsc “Since leaving the club I have stayed And don’t forget you can also use involved with sport and have www.smile.amazon.co.uk competed in triathlons. “I represented GB in the age-group Visit our website – www.bejsc.co.uk World Championships in 2008 and Follow us on Facebook – 2013. These days I focus mainly on https//facebook.com/Bejsc running and compete with Wycombe Follow us on Twitter – Phoenix in cross country and track. I https//twitter.com/BEJSC1970 have represented Bucks at inter- For information on clubs using our premises please contact the sports hall www.bejsc.co.uk email: [email protected] Chairman: Matt Todd 01628 528110 Editor: Liz Hutton 01628 478168 Manager: Pete Sherwood 01628 528110 mobile 07710 132424 Sports Hall: (answerphone) 01628 528110 TARGET DEC JAN 2021_Layout 1 23/11/2020 10:39 Page 24

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planned further tea parties in the coming weeks but the current guidelines from Bucks CC has meant postponing until the significant Volunteer service forges on... increase of Covid-19 locally reduces. Following on from our last article about SOS and Wye Valley Volunteers, • SOS worked very closely with David Johncock and Kirsty of the the wonderful volunteer services supporting our villages during the Flackwell Heath volunteer group to ensure coverage in all of the local current pandemic, we wanted to share that during the peak lockdown towns covered by Target. period SOS had more than 250 volunteers signed up to help. • On VE Day SOS distributed almost We would like to sincerely thank everyone who volunteered during this 100 beautifully personalised cupcakes period; they are a truly outstanding group of local residents. SOS to isolated locals. Cupcakes by currently has fewer active volunteers, but will be able to reactivate many Caroline (see picture) supplied them of those not currently volunteering if demand increases during the at very short notice. lockdown starting on November 5 or in the future. • On the Spring Bank Holiday Here are some of the amazing things that SOS/WVV have achieved weekend SOS distributed 30 cream recently: teas to the most isolated locals. Grace • SOS has helped more than 750 customers and has dealt with thousands at the Walnut Tree very kindly of requests during the last seven months. supplied them. • WVV has been fully operational since August for community transport • WVV loaned sanitized wheelchairs services and currently plan to continue to do so depending on the from their storage facility to locals success of the latest lockdown plans. There are contingency plans in place who were concerned at using hospital to continue community transport if the WVV office is forced to close. wheelchairs during lockdown and later. • SOS has access to local mental health expert volunteers and they have One of the most delightful outcomes of the SOS service is that so been invaluable on a number of occasions. many volunteers have made new contacts with locals and neighbours • On Easter Sunday an SOS volunteer, James Mortimer, was able to repair and we are confident that many of these new-found relationships will a broken pair of glasses in less than one hour after a frantic call from a continue going forward. lady in Bourne End who had very poor vision even with glasses. Contact details, Monday/Friday, 10am to noon. • During lockdown, with superb advice from Penny at Bourne End Dental, Wye Valley Volunteers 01628 521027 at a weekend, we were able to help a lady who had broken a cap on a SOS Bourne End and Wooburn 01628 524919 tooth. We helped her order the recommended product (Toofy Pegs) to deal with the issue until her dentist was able to reopen after lockdown. • On a number of occasions when SOS/WVV urgently needed new updated posters for distribution, ATS in Furlong Road worked very long hours to ensure availability almost instantly. • SOS introduced many lonely and increasingly isolated locals to the brilliant services offered by Kim, Karen and the team at the Princes Centre Daycare in Bourne End • WVV continued to operate their long term befriending service run by Wendy Osborn and her devoted team. SOS volunteers also introduced them to new customers. • SOS volunteers have on many occasions helped long term isolating locals with gardening, sending parcels, shopping and many other vital chores. • One of the two amazing black taxi volunteers, Steve Pulham, has just won the Parliamentary Taxi & Private Hire Award 2020. He kindly drove SO many locals to medical appointments during lockdown until WVV were able to restart in August. Read more about this in the next Target. Wye Valley Volunteers managed a few small group tea parties during the summer • WVV have held a number of very successful afternoon tea parties, months and they took place in lovely gardens under sunny skies. Here Jan Harrison always observing the rule of six and Government guidelines (see picture). was the host (in red) and she is with Joan Sykes, Dorothy Stanton, Jenny Rackstraw As the kitchen is not open at the community centre they were unable to and David Stannard. Everyone was delighted to get together, enjoy a cuppa and a hold their regular coffee mornings or Friday Lunch Club. WVV had cake, while catching up on all the local news. THE FRUIT MARKET CHRISTMAS SHOPPING HOURS (to follow guidelines and help customers) Monday 21 December to Thursday 24 December From 6am to 6pm daily Produce is fresh every day – with plentiful supplies Let us know if you require something special. Christmas Trees and Wreaths Flowers and Bouquets 01628 521403 50 The Parade, Bourne End SL8 5SS

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Upper Thames Sailing Club By Tony Ketley Upper Thames Sailing Club is weathering the pandemic and is confident to be one of the clubs surviving when Covid-19 has finished with us. The club has benefitted from a strong, experienced committee that has worked above and beyond to meet the challenges and comply with the government’s rules. The RYA, on behalf of all sailing clubs, ensured the rules were understood by clubs so we could continue with what is a very safe sport in the times of Covid-19. As a result, we have been able to run races, training sessions and fully compliant social events. We even held an open event, The Merlin Open, in early September. The government rules for sport allowed for 15 boats to take part, enough for a good competition. The sun was out, the wind was good, and everyone appreciated that the event had an air of normality while still complying. All those attending the event, either running it or competing in it, got a real and tangible lift to their spirits after weeks of limitations on their freedoms. Sailing for the fun of it, photo by Tony Keltey Network Rail are continuing to upgrade the track that runs past the club. We look forward to them completing the work and returning the compound to a field that the club uses for camping when there is a big event on. The plan is to lift the chippings that formed the base of the compound and use them to Violet Corbett RIP restore the road and improve the car park. Win win we think. At the end of May residents of Alfred Court were The club has a winter programme of sailing planned, and hopes that it will be permitted even if we are saddened by the death of one of their longest unfortunate for the area to move into a Tier 2 Covid classification. The members remain positive and residents. At 105 Violet Corbett slipped away and said we hope to welcome lots of new members next year. goodbye to the happiest years of her life. She loved her life at Alfred Court, celebrated her 100th birthday there with family and friends, finally letting old age take its toll just a few months past her 105th birthday. Violet grew up in the Midlands, the youngest of three girls, and was an enthusiastic Girl Guide. Married at 27, while the country was at war, Violet had daughter Norma who eventually moved to High Wycombe. As the years progressed Violet admitted that she could no longer move fast enough so it was time to consider sheltered housing. The obvious move was to be closer to Norma and she chose Alfred Court to become her home. She raised lots of money for their social club until retiring aged 95. Violet loved being involved with activities and enjoyed a glass of Baileys. She knew everyone and admitted that, despite the advancing years, she didn’t feel any older. When her 105th birthday card arrived from Her Majesty, Violet was delighted to see the monarch dressed in a lovely turquoise outfit and looking very fashionable. For Violet it was important to stay up-to- date and very involved in life. Thankfully she avoided Covid-19, and she smiled with delight at reaching 105.

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ready for the threatened lockdown and this time she was Lockdown art was perfect tonic planning another larger canvas. “I can see the scene already Janet Greenham decided she needed some blank canvas to keep her occupied during the first and I have my notes that I made” she says positively. lockdown. And it worked. Day-after-day she painted and the results were great. Janet works standing in her kitchen where the light is good. Scenes unfolded before her eyes and she lost track of the days and weeks. “I loved doing it,” With no previous experience she used to enjoy watching her she told Target, “and it really kept me going.” husband Robert, a portrait painter who had exhibited at the At almost 86 Janet knew that she had to follow the rules. Painting became her inspiration and in her mind she Royal Academy. imagined scenes that included hills, rivers, little cottages, paths through woods – perfect outdoor settings. “As I finished “His pictures are lovely, but I couldn’t do portraits,” she one picture I would think about the next and make notes on how it would look. It was lovely.” admits. But she likes to remember the husband who died 45 When the second lockdown was announced for November Janet had just finished the picture in the photo. She was years ago and left her a young widow. Deciding to move back to Bourne End meant a new start in a place she had known as a child then a young wife and mother. Born in Loudwater the family eventually moved to a house in Bourne End where water came out of taps and didn’t need to be collected from a pump. “We couldn’t believe our luck” she laughs. Lockdown has meant an end to the Good Neighbours monthly lunches at the community centre and Janet misses them. Son Anthony and his wife are close by in Marlow, but Janet likes to do her essential shopping and be independent. Her little car gets her around, when she is allowed, and she can take friends to social events. So, even if she doesn’t see anyone for a few days, there’s her painting and the phone to keep in contact with the family. “There’s four of us – three sisters and a brother – and we’re all over 80 so we have to follow the rules. I talk to them regularly.” For Janet painting has been her way of dealing with lockdown – not once but twice now.

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Bourne End & District

Yet another busy month for us. Monthly speaker sessions are now well and truly up and running with October being Blessed are Cheesemakers... what’s not to like? Our Zoom meeting speaker in November was Sarah Slater a blue badge guide at Hampton Court Palace. Sarah wore a period costume while talking about her experience working with the Ghosts at the Palace. She gave us a glimpse of what it is like to wander the galleries late at night, and lead on an exploration of the history, stories and sightings of some of the ghosts of Hampton Court that have been reported over the last few hundred years. Our monthly newsletter continues to be a popular way of keeping up to date with all the learning, laughing and living life to the full activities. Our recent photo competition entitled The Spirit of Bourne End was won by Graham Trimming who contributed a lovely photo of Penny’s Corner (see below). Truly a testament to the strength of the Bourne End community. The Bourne End U3A is open to anyone locally who has the time to spare to get involved with our activities, not just the retired. The £12 a year for membership is great value. If you are interested or would like to know more, please email [email protected] By Jane Burns

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Bourne End & Cookham Probus Club presence of Carole Green, WI Adviser. It was By Bill Leftwich agreed that holding meetings via Zoom, with appropriate speakers, was of considerable benefit During this frustratingly constricting time, our to members. Members elected Carole Kirkland for monthly Probus Times, with its lively and interesting president. stories, anecdotes and photographs from contributors, has maintained a regular, entertaining Rotary Club of Cookham Bridge communication without, of course, the added frisson ByTerry Whall of a fine lunch, an excellent speaker and interesting banter with friends and colleagues. The Rotary Club of Cookham Bridge has had a Members’ wives have also mentioned their longstanding relationship with Cookham Dean frustration at missing their regular monthly ‘day off’ Primary School. The older children have the to pursue their personal interests and amusements. opportunity to think more closely about their local The club has initiated a new photographic community and set up their own projects through competition between members – with prizes the Rotary initiative called Rotakids. Unfortunately donated by the chairman – and the rules are simple. this has been hampered recently, owing to the Photos of birds or wildlife must be taken by the current members in their garden or on their daily exercise. Covid-19 This may result in the beginning of a new exciting restrictions. hobby and, who knows, the winning photographs During the Watch for these little gems popping up as a may find their way into Target? summer reminder of the commitment that Rotary has made In these tough times we wish all members past holiday, the to the worldwide campaign to eradicate polio. and present – and anyone else reading this – a headmistress Three of our members braved the elements wonderful, peaceful and very safe Christmas and was keen to recently to walk six miles as part of the Slough trust that 2021 brings us increased normality in our have the Rotary sponsored walk for charity. daily lives. entrance Our president, Valerie, has maintained the If you are interested in joining us, call Bill Leftwich lobby to the tradition of laying a poppy wreath to mark on 01628 529647. school Remembrance Sunday. As there was no service redecorated this year, Valerie chose a quiet weekday morning to Bourne End WI and we were delighted to help. Three of our lay the wreath and pay our respects (pictured By Chrissy Hayes Rotarians moved furniture and painted the room in above). record time. We continue to talk to the school about Find out more at www.innerwheeldistrict9.org.uk other opportunities to help. At our combined monthly meeting and annual . meeting on November 5 our speaker was actress Like many other volunteers, Rotary teams have been out litter picking throughout the Cookhams Bourne End and Cookham Rotary Club Jane Glennie. Jane gave a spellbinding account of By John Dunsterville a Titanic survivor, Violet Jessop, a young and are involved in a project to furnish the courtyard at the Thames Hospice. The Rotary Wheel (shown stewardess aboard the doomed vessel. Hi Target readers, it’s been the most crazy time. above) made its first appearance of the year at the Then we voted for our president and our Now we are all conversing by tablets, emails, Bourne End Community Market and made a committee for the next year. Wendy Farmer, our mobiles and see each other by Zoom, which colourful contribution to the variety of stalls pitched excellent president during this challenging year, has inevitably sets us apart from those in our around the community centre.Money raised from thankfully agreed to continue, and the committee community who do not understand social media, for the wheel is donated to local charities. also. one reason or another. We meet on Zoom most Wednesdays and have a Our book club is currently reading The Confession We must take care that those in need do not get full programme of speakers and activities. Visit our by Jesse Burton, to be followed in December by overlooked. website www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs Holding, by Graham Norton. In our club we have those who are busy ensuring . Our afternoon Craft and Chat Group will make little life remains on an even keel, helping with shopping, cardboard angels continuing our successful Bourne End & Cookham Inner Wheel calling on the elderly and the sick, while others are Christmas theme of decorative paper stars. By Liz Yeeles keeping school pupils safe, educated, engaged and For our Christmas meeting on Thursday December fulfilled. You can immobilise your car steering wheel, but 3 we will hear about opera from opera singer Emily We had an inspirational talk on Bourne End there’s no way one can stop the cogs of Bourne Yarrow as she sings a selection of Christmas opera Academy’s Allotments project which is having a End and Cookham Inner Wheel from turning, albeit songs. All of our meetings remain on Zoom for the huge curricular activity. It has grown and has slowly. time being. covered planting, cooking, photography, Our For information see [email protected] or woodworking, building works, crop rotation, wildlife members have contact Wendy on 01628 526309. and environmental issues. I wish I’d had that at my been busy school. making Another speaker gave us an update on Medical Little Marlow & Well End WI Christmas Detection Dogs who can successfully sniff out By Pauline Clitheroe cards, Covid-19 and will be an invaluable aid at airports. stockings, tree The end of building works is in sight for the In October the speaker for our Zoom monthly decorations Thames Hospice which should be officially handed meeting was Lynda Styne, a singer and actress who and of course over in January. entertained us with songs from the 50s and 60s. Christmas- As you can see, we now have a programme of The Zoom Craft and Chat provided a ‘spooky’ themed face great speakers so do get in touch and with Zoom session making paper bats and autumnal leaves masks. We hope to have the opportunity to sell you can see what’s occurring for yourself. courtesy of Jane Statham. these in order to boost our charity funds. Although Contact John on 07811 702853 or visit Members were thanked for their knitted and we cannot meet at the moment, we continue to www.beac-rotary.org and crochet items (138 in all) made for the Queen keep the needs of others in mind. www.facebook.com/beacrotary Mother’s Clothing Guild. Member Mercia helped Rotarians plant purple The AGM was held virtually in November in the crocus bulbs recently (pictured above). Support your local clubs and groups 29 TARGET DEC JAN 2021_Layout 1 23/11/2020 10:39 Page 30

READERS’ CHRISTMAS MESSAGES WOOBURN RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION wishes all residents a very Merry BOURNE END JUNIOR Christmas – the fabulous BOURNE END WOMEN’S SPORTS CLUB would like to INSTITUTE thank all our volunteers, club Christmas tree and lights on The The Bourne End WI Committee members and friends for their Green would not be possible would like to thank all of our continued support throughout without the generous support of members for their continued this challenging year. Wooburn & Bourne End Parish support throughout The Trustees wish you all a very Council – the WRA tree crew the last year. Happy Christmas and healthy have promised switch on will We wish all of our members and and safe New Year. Here’s to a still take place on Friday friends a Peaceful Christmas and really good 2021. November 27. a Happy and Healthy New Year. Best Wishes from the To all WYE VALLEY Bourne End WI Committee. VOLUNTEERS: very best wishes for Christmas and for a SUE WESTON happy, peaceful and healthy New sends warmest greetings to Year. It has been a difficult time family, to the community of for all, but you volunteers have JIM and BARRIE PENFOLD rallied round to help the local friends who have maintained send very best wishes for the community and continued the contact over the past months, festive season to their local wonderful support that Wye to U3A members, to open friends. Valley Volunteers have Also remembering those shops, to Rosie and market offered for the last wonderful people who do so stall holders and to 36 years. Thank you much to help others. Sue and Tony. all and enjoy a You are angels. Happy Christmas and a well-deserved Our wish for 2021 would be to Wonderful New Year Happy enjoy a good life, love, laugh and full of hope. Christmas. be happy! . The SOS MANAGEMENT TEAM would like to send THE sincere thanks to all of their COMMUNITY MARKET amazing POD Leaders and sends warmest Christmas volunteers who have helped Greetings to all our valued local residents with shopping, customers, friendly volunteers prescription deliveries and so and co-operating Wakeman much more for almost eight Road organisations. Your months. We are SO proud of support has been truly you and wish you all a very wonderful and we look forward Happy Christmas to putting on more great market experiences in 2021. Festive cheer to everyone from Rosie, James and all our stall holders.

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Crafty ladies make cosy blankets for hospice... It’s all about keeping busy, especially during lockdown and again during the second lockdown. Crafty Ladies have stitched and knitted for a variety of good causes since the group was formed in 2018. All the ladies live in Blyton House at Bourne End and enjoy their regular craft sessions with social distancing. Their latest project was to provide knitted blankets to be used at the new Thames Hospice in Bray. The blankets were needed as cosy shoulder wraps or knee and leg warmers. No particular colour was requested so the ladies made the blankets as colourful as possible and were able to use up odd balls of wool. As soon as the new Thames Hospice opened, the blankets were collected for immediate use. Crafty Ladies were delighted that their months of knitting would be going to a very good cause. Now they are thinking ahead to the festive season and have plans to make it a good one at Blyton House. In the past Crafty Ladies have knitted items for Scannappeal in High Wycombe as well as Wexham Park baby unit. They have also made and filled Christmas stockings for the children who come to entertain. And they make decorations for their lounge at Christmas and Easter. Our photo shows the Crafty Ladies from the left, Maria, Peggy, Pat, Nora, Shirley, Jill and Anne, with some of their colourful blankets.

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TARGET SAYS THANKS Waitrose Supermarket in Beaconsfield has continued to help local charities through the lockdown and afterwards. Unable to use their charitable tokens at checkout, the supermarket has divided their monthly allocation of £1,000 between local charities. Target magazine received £333 from their Community Matters Fund. While the community magazine was unable to print two issues this donation will help ensure that the magazine continues into 2021. Grateful thanks also to Wye Valley Volunteers and the SOS Group who made a donation to Target in thanks for the magazine’s coverage of their efforts through this Covid-19 crisis. Donations to Target have made a huge difference as there has been a reduction in advertising support. People appreciate that the community magazine endeavours to reflect local lives, achievements and successes. Once again, thank you to everyone and every organisation who made a donation. If you would like to help us keep going, please see our advert on page 16 which explains how donations can be made. Thank you for your support. SHOPPING IN THE CO-OP? Grateful thanks to the Co-op supermarkets in Bourne End who have designated the community centre as one of their charities. Every time you shop the stores will make a charity donation to local charities. Bourne End Community Centre is one of these charities. So Community Minibus thank you for shopping at the Co-op and thank you to the Co-op for the donation. for Hire 12 Comfortable Seats N W UPWARD Reasonable Rates Painter and Decorator Needs own driver 2 Fisherman’s Way, Bourne End Contact Sue Professional in the trade for more than 40 years at the Community Centre Estimates Free 01628 528921 01628 522604 TARGET DEC JAN 2021_Layout 1 23/11/2020 10:40 Page 34

Local restaurants and pubs need your support more than ever...

Writing this at the start of another lockdown we must extend our sympathy to local pubs and restaurants as they are now forced to close. Everyone has worked so hard to follow the rules while providing top quality food and drink for customers. Target has heard from happy customers after they enjoyed great meals while following rules, ordering online, restricting the number of guests and wearing face covering. On this page we have messages from a few local pubs and restaurants who took up our offer to give a shout out to our readers. They will be open for the festive season and they will be prepared to adapt should further restrictions be imposed. They will not be defeated by Covid-19 and its restrictions. And local people should support them. Like so many businesses they have suffered during these months. Thankfully they will all be there long after Covid-19. Building work is going on at the former Nat West bank site on The Parade in Bourne End Not all gloom at The Bounty with a banner proclaiming it will be a Wimpy Here on the riverside it is difficult to plan ahead during the winter months as we are so dependent on the offering lots of burger options and not just for weather and the river. Add lockdown measures to that and we can only be pleased that, when lockdown the youngsters. For the spring the restaurant in finishes, we are able to open Saturdays and Sundays from 11.30am to 6pm with limited food from midday to the marina will offer all-day tapas with all the 5pm. trappings. There’s still a choice of Indian, We have not been able to make any special plans for Christmas or the New Year. As a family we’ll celebrate Chinese, Italian or tasty fish and chips. Pubs even if we’re listening out for lapping water. But The Bounty is known for its ability to adapt to changes in also offer a choice of great food – all you have regulations. So we’ll watch and wait. The message is – keep on walking on Cockmarsh, past our door and to do is check out them out and book. say “hi”. So from Little Marlow, where there are two Hopefully 2021 will bring a more positive prospect for everyone and a brighter outlook. Fingers crossed! superb pubs, you can come through to Bourne End and find pubs and restaurants galore. You The Walnut Tree Kongs Restaurant can enjoy a drink at The Keg or take a walk Hedsor Road 78-84 The Parade across the railway bridge to visit The Bounty Bourne End Bourne End on Cockmarsh. Don’t forget the Walnut Tree BUCKS SL8 5DN BUCKS SL8 5SS and Garibaldi on Hedsor Road before off Reservations Phone Number: 01628 522100 towards Wooburn Town and the Old Bell. 01628 532 417 kongsbourneend.co.uk Hopefully their scaffolding will be removed walnuttreebourneend.co.uk Opening hours: before Christmas. Opening Hours: 12noon-2.30pm Around Wooburn Green there are pubs and Tuesday - Friday 5.30pm-10pm a restaurant. All have festive plans. Then on food 12noon-2pm, 6pm-9pm Takeaway service offered (collection only) towards Loudwater and you can drop down drinks 12noon-3pm, 5pm-10pm “Kongs has been serving our fine Peking cuisine since Watery Lane to visit The Falcon with festive Saturday food 12noon-2pm, 1990. People come from far to savour our delectable, treats in store. If you decide to go up Windsor 6pm-9pm, drinks : 12noon-10pm sizzling dishes and Chinese food created by our highly Hill there’s the Royal Standard at Wooburn Sunday food 12noon-4.30pm qualified chefs. Common. It’s all there – right on your drinks 12noon-6pm “We will be serving a special Christmas and New Year doorstep – ready to celebrate the festive Takeaway service offered set meal.” season. All you have to do is support them. “As a small family-run business, we take the utmost pride in how we serve our local community. Our top priority since re-opening post the first lockdown is our duty of care to all our members of staff and our customers. “The ‘new normal’ has been very challenging, more so with the daily changes currently being introduced. We introduced all recommended guidelines from the start, which are now mandatory. “We will have festive and daily specials on offer over Christmas.”

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River Lifewith Peter Osborne

Storm clouds are circulating while I write this things of course and, being an informed point and even missive and, as you read it, we may be in skipper, guests often ask me what they are. boat sales were another lockdown, bringing a host of problems One, in particular, catches their attention and strong (when the and uncertainty to us all once again. I am forever having to inform them what it brokers had any One thing I know for sure is that the river represents. The flag is chequered in the to sell) and will continue to flow whether the colours of tangerine and black. It's quite private sales Environment Agency closes it or not for distinctive and I feel very knowledgeable when seem to have leisure use. advising it's the Dundee United Football Club been very active. Subject to the virus and On a positive note, we all accept that there is flag and possibly the only one south of the weather, next year could be an an 'end game' and we will emerge from the Hadrians Wall. I can only assume it's the HQ exceptional season as staycations seem to be midst of uncertainty and the river will still be of Dundee United, Bourne End Area the order of the day. The boat hire and flowing, the only uncertainty is how high or Supporters Club. It would appear Dundee is charter sector seem to have exploded with low it will be, dependent on the winter rains. not only known for its cakes and biscuits. more capacity coming on stream this year I was talking to an individual recently when (pun not intended). I know this as I am the river was high and flowing very fast. They Some great news, the marina restaurant involved in this area and have become enquired as to whether I thought it would be should be opening next spring as a Spanish confused as to if I'm retired or not? Anything in flood and cause us problems this winter. I tapas restaurant. This will certainly enhance to be on the river, even Rocky gets the odd replied that we should be OK, unless we have the ambience of the marina and encourage day out, especially when I’m in need of a high so much rain that the volume of water causes more boaters to consider Bourne End as a level of security. the river to flow in the opposite direction, 'destination stop' when planning their river then we will have problems. “Does that trips. I'm sure everyone wishes the new Some good news from the Environmental happen often,” he asked? “No, not often,” I owner, Katrina Turnbull, all the best. I'm Agency is that the closure of Cookham Lock replied while managing to keep a straight face. certainly looking forward to making a visit. for maintenance has been delayed until January. This allows boats to reposition to There seems to be a phenomenon along the I feel a lot of sympathy for the hospitality other marinas for work to be undertaken, to river between the railway bridge downstream sector in particular. After a long day on the be lifted out of the water for winter storage on the Berkshire Bank to the kissing gate river I called into KEG for some refreshment or be transported to other waters etc. leading into the big field before you get to on my way home. I followed their procedures; Cookham – the appearance of crocodiles. this sector has moved heaven and earth to It's good to see the marina on the ball. While While walking Rocky along the river to ensure their customer safety, but have still had working on a boat I saw a boat battling the Cookham one day I saw about three to close. strong stream (red boards were displayed). It rocks/stones that had been 'modelled' into I was sitting at my allotted table and a beer was punching its way upstream. “He’s brave,” I crocodile heads. I have been walking the bank was produced, I was informed that there was thought. Five minutes later I just happened to for more than 20 years but had never noticed no need to wear my mask while seated. I then see him going downstream backwards, faster them. They look quite old, certainly not new. informed the gentleman that in fact I was not than he’d gone upstream. There seemed to be Has anyone else noticed these or has any idea wearing my mask! After profuse apologies, I much activity on board so I rang Chaos who who did it or even why? sat back and enjoyed the drink. I then had to launched the marina tug and sped off to assist I walked the bank the go to the loo and was prompted to put my the stricken boat. Some 20 minutes later other day but could mask on. Chaos passed on his way to the marina with only see one, the On informing the gentleman that I was in the said boat in tow. water level had risen fact wearing one I was told to “put another on It doesn’t bear thinking about what may have so I guess submerged as well then." happened without the assistance of the tug. the others. They are The staff at the KEG take it very seriously very good, (see the and I felt extremely safe during my visits. Well, it will be an interesting period for all of picture I took of the one). You see quite a few us all through to Christmas. I hope we enjoy pictures on Facebook of various dogs 'playing' Although the virus curtailed the use of private the festivities as near normal as we can. It's with crocodiles in the river so maybe there boats at the beginning of the season people not unusual for some boaters to enjoy using are some? certainly made use of their craft when the their boats over this period, subject to river Any information as to how, why or when river opened and even up to September and conditions and the weather. concerning these crocs would be appreciated. some of October. Happy Christmas and New Year to all, I I know this as I had some very long waits to hope we all stay safe and look forward to a While I have been skippering boats it's great get through the locks. Although this was more 'normal' 2021 to see that so many houses fly flags from their annoying it was great to see the river busy Until the next time riverside residences. Flags represent many again. Marinas seemed to be full to breaking Peter Osborne, River Thames correspondent BourneWe know E nd Are you looking to sell or let your property in and around Bourne End?

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Past times by Barrie Penfold Wooburn’s glorious history Little remains except road names and the River Wye, but Glory Mill was, for hundreds of years, theindustry in Wooburn Green. It was also the last mill to be demolished along that river as the world found other means of papermaking. Eventually even memories of its chimneys will be lost along with its workforce of papermakers. It is believed that a corn mill existed on the site as early as the 1200s. The name Glory Mill derived from John de a Gloria who held the sub-manor of Wooburn Deyncourt at the time of Henry the Third. The first records of papermaking come in 1627 when the mill was making good quality writing and printing paper. Rags were used in the process and this continued over centuries. In 1645 the Spicer family, a family name that would long be connected with fine paper, acquired Glory Mill. Countless Acts of Parliament and then petitions against these Acts, had papermakers zigzagging between riches to poverty as they endeavoured to keep the mill working. Fast forward to the 18th century and Glory Mill prospered as there was a huge demand for fine quality paper. Rags were the main demand that eventually resulted in the Queen’s Award to Industry raw material and were frequently in short supply. Improvements for the company in 1974. were made, new machinery was eventually introduced and a 140ft For the next 20 years Glory Mill prospered. Workers were part of chimney was built in 1845 for the Fourdrinier Papermaking Machine. a huge social structure involving leisure activities including sports. It Enter another great paper name when Wiggins and Teape was a large, happy, family of millworkers supported by management. purchased Glory Mill for £14,000 in 1894. The new owners stated But the loss of their main customer in 1993 marked the start of a their intention was to produce quality paper including Conqueror, slow decline for the mill. the popular stationery for which demand was outstripping supply. The last roll of paper was made on 22 October 1999 when the old At the outbreak of the First World War Glory Mill became works hooter sounded three long spine-chilling blasts. involved with photographic paper. This used to be imported from Eventually the huge site was demolished and redeveloped – apart France and Germany but the war affected this source. from an area off Watery Lane. Improvements resulted in a quality white photobase paper setting Now, 20 years later, that small site’s future is neither industrial nor the mill on course for a successful and profitable future when residential as planners endeavour to find an agreed solution. hostilities ended. Through all the centuries the River Wye has provided the power New machinery and another chimney along with an increase in the needed to make Glory Mill glorious. The mill is no longer there but workforce saw Glory Mill expand dramatically. Both for military use today its sparkling water is a glorious asset around new and with the huge interest in photography there was an exceptional developments.

BRANCH LINE TO HIGH WYCOMBE On 1 August 1854 the branch line from Maidenhead to High Wycombe was opened. The first railway to serve High Wycombe. The line was then extended through to Thame on 1 August 1862. On this occasion the first three-coach train for directors and shareholders was hauled by Sun class locomotive ‘Sunbeam’ which by then was 22 years old. The following year the line opened as far as Aylesbury and the year after that, on 24 October 1864, from Thame to Kennington Junction giving another route to Oxford. The first Kennington Bridge over the River Thames at this point was made of wood and was replaced by the current steel bridge in 1923. The line was taken over by the Great Western Railway in 1867 and the line was converted from broad to standard gauge in 1870. This photograph (top right) from the Great Western Trust collection shows a train arriving at Bourne End behind a 2-2-2 locomotive in the latter years of the 19th century, heading towards Maidenhead. The station was originally named Marlow Road until 1873 when the branch line to Marlow opened and the name changed to Bourne End. How times have changed. There’s no longer a branch line to High Wycombe and large sections of the trackbed have been developed. The stations at Wooburn Green and Loudwater are memories for an older generation. There are dreams of creating a light railway route to ease the traffic from High Wycombe, through Loudwater to Wooburn Green and Bourne End. What cannot be denied is the attraction of a ‘ride on a train’ and all over the country steam train events attract thousands. Railway societies keep the great history of steam and railways alive. We must be grateful for their interest and enthusiasm. There is just something about the sight and sound of steam that can span years and bring a smile to the face. Thanks to the Marlow and District Railway Society On the line to Wooburn

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wear rose vestments on the day. these changing times please refer to our Many parishioners enjoyed online talks hosted website for up-to-date information. OUR LOCAL CHURCHES by the Diocese in preparation for Advent and Wednesday Night Prayer on Zoom will be an the 2021 liturgical year which focusses on the Advent Course on December 9, 16 and 23. KEEP IN TOUCH Gospel of Mark. To keep everyone safe we need to operate a The generosity of parishioners was in evidence booking system for a number of our Christmas The Community Church by the number of Advent calendars, boxes of Services this year. Please see Residents and businesses around The Green in biscuits and chocolates and a bumper load of https://www.stpaulswooburn.org or Facebook Wooburn are partnering with The Community groceries that were donated to the One Can page St Paul’s with St Mary’s Wooburn for more Church in presenting a Living Advent Calendar Trust. details. that will be displayed in people’s homes, shops On Sunday January 24 the Carol Service is on and businesses during Advent. Do come and diocese will launch December 20 at 6pm, Crib have a look. WordFest, a digital festival Service on December 24 at This year, instead of putting on Carols in the day scheduled for April 2021, 3.30pm and 4.30pm, Park, we will be premiering Carols and Nativity an exciting initiative Midnight Mass on Online, a mix of carols, story and hope, which celebrating and exploring December 24 at 11.30pm, will be shown on Sunday scripture in all its beauty. and Christmas Day at December 20 at 4pm on The Plans are already afoot for the Confirmation 9.30am. Community Church Facebook and First Sacraments programmes. Registrations St Paul’s will be hosting Santa’s Grotto again page). will begin in February. this year, all things permitting (please check the In January, we will be hosting website) on December 5 and 12. Booking is our regular Extraordinary Cores End United Reformed Church essential. Visit Stories Evening and Alpha During the autumn the church continued to www.stpaulswooburn.org/christmas2020.htm Course, both online. share Sunday worship with Trinity Church High Visit Wycombe and also hold a reflective half-hour Parishes of Hedsor and Bourne End thecommunitychurch.online or of prayers at midday. In very uncertain times we want to be there to facebook.com/thecommunitychurch.online During the second support and encourage our community and May you know peace, joy and real hope this lockdown we invite you to join us especially over the Christmas. continued to provide Christmas period. worship online. Our regular Sunday services are 9am at St St John the Baptist Church, Little Marlow At present it is not Nicholas and 10.30am at St Mark’s. Online Christmas is not cancelled! Nothing will clear what services we services are streamed at 10.30am at parishes of prevent us from celebrating the birth of Christ, will be able to hold in December and January. Hedsor and Bourne End Youtube channel, these albeit in a different way. Whatever happens we will continue to are all published on our Facebook page. Plans are in place provide Sunday worship online on our joint Since re-opening in July we have managed to for an online Crib Trinity and Cores End United Reformed worship together safely following social and Christingle Church Youtube channel. distancing guidelines Service at 4pm on Christmas hasn’t been cancelled! The church and people have Christmas Eve. will still find ways to share the joy and peace of found this a real Watch and join in Christmas. Watch out for details on the church help for the sake of from home. website and posters. their spiritual and On December More prayer ribbons have been added to the mental health. 24 at 11.30pm we have Midnight Holy front railing over recent months as a symbol of We plan to have a Communion and on Christmas Day Holy people’s prayers for many different people and Christingle service at St Nicholas on Sunday Communion at 11am. situations. Anyone is welcome to add a ribbon December 13 within the 9am family service, It is necessary to limit the number of people and their own prayer. our usual carol service will take place attending services and in some cases it will be The church also operates a prayer chain and December 20 at 6pm at St Mark’s when the necessary to obtain a ticket before attending. has responded to many requests for prayer in service will be streamed live, and a Christingle Check www.4u-team.org for up-to-date recent months. service partially in the church and online will be information or contact Jeffrey.smith@4u- The church has joined with Trinity Church to on December 24 at 4pm. team.org or ring 07775 957090, or contact collect shoe boxes for the Link to Hope project Christingle packs will be available from the Peter Rodger on 07985 619780. in Eastern Europe and produce for the local church between December 22 and 24 for those If the present restrictions are still in place at One Can joining the service online. Christmas, alternative arrangements will be Food Bank. It Holy Communion takes place on Thursdays at made to enable us to join together in some has also 12.30pm on Zoom and when permitted is also form of worship. supported in the church at St Mark’s. For login details On December 6 (St Nicholas Day) we have an Compassion please get in touch. opportunity to donate festive goods or funds to UK, the We continue to collect donations for One One Can Trust. Drop in any time between 2pm Leprosy Can food bank, please leave your gifts at St and 3.30pm. The choir will be singing carols Mission and Mark’s or at the Rectory at 34 Fieldhead outside, weather permitting, and the church will Water Aid, Gardens, Bourne End. be open for private prayer, as it will be for and has For more on the life of our churches visit Sundays in December. become a parishesofhedsorandbourneend.co.uk, Facebook Morning services will be at 11am on January 3 ‘Sight Loss and Twitter @Stnicshedsor and @StMarksBE. Holy Communion, January 10 Morning Prayer Friendly For baptisms, weddings and funerals contact the (lay led), January 17 at 6pm Evensong, and on Church’ Rev Janet Binns 01628 523046 or Thursday January 21 and January 31 at 11am working with [email protected]. Holy Communion. the Torch To hire the hall contact 01268 523046 or Pastoral care continues and if you would like Trust. [email protected] to speak to someone please email Our photo peace4u-team.org. shows our Bourne End Quaker Meeting poppy A Quaker Meeting for Worship takes place in St Dunstan’s Church decorated Remembrance cross at the front of the Target Room at the Community Centre at The Feast of Christ the King on November 22 the church which was on display during 10am on the first Monday of every month. was celebrated during lockdown, but we look Remembrance week. This will be replaced by a Everyone is welcome; we stay seated in shared forward with hope and expectation to Advent. Christmas themed cross in December. silence until about 10.40am. On the third of the four Sundays of Advent, Anyone present may share their thoughts we joyfully anticipate the birth of Christ at St Paul’s and St Mary’s Church, Wooburn during this period of worship, as in any Quaker Christmas by decorating the altar in rose- In December we hope that we will be returning meeting. We chat briefly after the meeting. For coloured cloth and even the priests and deacon to our usual Sunday Service at 9.30am, but in more information visit www.caqm.org.uk

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For more information, follow our missed in that role but to everyone’s delight OUR GROUP MEMBERS Facebook page @BourneEndFAS where we she has agreed to remain as a team member shall update you on all the news. so we look forward to retaining her long KEEP IN TOUCH Another big thank you to everyone who experience. has taken part in our monthly Chairman’s Others up for the long service badge are Challenge over this year while we keep our team members Ann Race and Cathy Clinton 1st Bourne End Scouts floral skills sharpened. who have worked for 27 and 20 years The last few months have been very We have seen arrangements involving respectively in the office. With the advent of interesting. Scouting has gone from laughs kitchen utensils, bird feeders and a bird the first lockdown they decided it was a and s’mores around the campfire to Zoom house, pumpkins and some interesting takes suitable time to retire. We miss them both meetings and then back to face-to-face on the challenge of ‘fireworks’ – think dried and applaud their dedication to the service. scouting. agapanthus and allium heads exploding. ‘Grandmother’ of them all is the locally well The children were very excited to be back It has been a strange, difficult and known and much loved Jean Peasley, who is at the scout hut and there have been lots of emotional year for everyone, so we would still committed to us after 44 years working hikes and outdoor cooking. We are incredibly like to take this opportunity to say thank for the organisation. She was recently lucky to have amazing leaders and fantastic you to all of our members for working with confirmed as our Life President in recognition children in the group. us during these times and continuing to of her dedication and a special badge of All are extremely keen and embrace every show your support. We wish you all a safe honour is being made for her. challenge. Teaching them skills for life is an and flower-filled 2021. Our members in pre Covid-19 absolute pleasure. If you would like to become a member days when we could gather We have recently had the wonderful news of our flower club, please contact Val together that we are one of the Co-op’s local causes. O’Brien on 07885 366202 / 01628 This is possibly our only fundraising 628758 or opportunity for the moment, as activities like email Val at bag packing etc. are currently not allowed. [email protected] Please support us when you shop in the Co- Our photo shows our chairman, Sherry op; your support is greatly appreciated. Smith, with her December Chairman’s To choose us as your Co-op local cause, go Challenge. online to coop.co.uk/membership. If you would like to know more about our Bourne End Film Makers group, please do not hesitate to contact the Club members continue to meet online Group Scout Leader, Sam, at until the Covid-19 restrictions allow a [email protected] return to face-to-face gatherings. In addition, we have an active and growing The good news is that we managed to Marlow Explorer Scout unit (Vulcan), which complete our latest production Rookie. meets regularly and undertakes a range of The script was written, and the film Soroptimists Club of Thames Valley scouting activities including camps, hikes, directed, by Vidas Kalibates and tells the This summer members met up with friends pioneering and outside cooking challenges. story of two wimpish would-be torturers. via Zoom to support Breast Cancer Now. Explorers is for children aged 14-18. The film won first place in its class at the Various groups of fewer than six – some However, we are in desperate need of people recent annual Gateway inter-club short film wearing the Breast Cancer Now distinctive willing to become leaders. Leaders who can competition. pink outfits – met up in the Thames Valley come every week, every other week, once a Covid-19 restrictions, which as I write have area to take part in a quiz and eat cake to month or whatever you can do. If you can been increased until early December at raise funds for this charity of which they are and are willing to help please get in touch least, have meant new productions have regular supporters. with Yudit at been put on hold. The planning of new Thanks to the marvels of modern [email protected]. productions, however, continues with Kink, a technology they were able to complete the delightful comedy already penned and two activities and raise £310 to help in the Bourne End Floral Arrangement others in the pipeline. fight against breast cancer. Society Should you be interested in any aspect of We are delighted to announce that one of With the end of 2020 fast upon us, we are film production, including script writing, our founder members, Johanna Raffan MBE, looking ahead to 2021. We have really missed costumes, storyboards, please contact Geoff has become President of the Federation of seeing our floral community at our monthly Bourne 07943 350 398 or Vidas Kalibatas Great Britain and Ireland, one of the five demonstrations, so we are thrilled that we 07521 408 161. We would love to hear from Federations of Soroptimist International. have plans in place to resume them from you. Soroptimist International is a leading global February 2021 – hurrah! women’s voluntary organisation. It has close Wye Valley Volunteers to 80,000 members in more than 3,000 clubs You will find on pages 24 and 25 a joint in 29 countries throughout the world. report on SOS and our activities and details Soroptimists focus on transforming the lives on how to contact both organisations. of girls and women, locally, nationally and However, this is a short item on volunteers globally through education, empowerment and moving on… enabling initiatives. Amidst all the ups and downs of lockdown, For more information on our local Bourne what happens to people in organisations can End club and our projects go to: be overlooked. One very significant change www.sigbi.org/thames-valley in Wye Valley Volunteers was the stepping We’d be delighted to hear from you. down of Gill Tomkins as co-ordinator (to allow more time for her family and sporting Bourne End Horticultural Society commitments). We have been forced to put all meetings and Gill had been occupying this role for more trips on hold until government guidelines than 20 years. As the person who supported allow us to resume our usual programme. members of the office team, recruited and In the meantime, if you would like details liaised with drivers and other volunteers, concerning membership and meetings please and diplomatically communicated with do not hesitate to contact Penny Hampson on clients, she was the gel which kept the 01628 521482 or organisation together. She will be much [email protected] or follow our Facebook page. 38 Call into the centre or ring 01628 522604 for details of local events TARGET DEC JAN 2021_Layout 1 23/11/2020 10:40 Page 39

Bourne End (Bucks) Twinning Association Like so many organisations, we have had to CALENDAR OF VILLAGE EVENTS suspend our activities, including the choir and the visit of our friends from Octeville- Looking ahead... sur-Mer (a little town near Le Havre in Our December/January calendar is usually packed with festive and New Year events to Normandy). enjoy. Sadly so many of our favourite celebrations have been cancelled along with many Your 2020 memberships will cover the usual group/association gatherings... but there are still things to enjoy and, hopefully, lots whole of 2021, so new members are very welcome to join now, to keep in touch with more to come in our next issue. the news (see below). We normally run six DECEMBER events a year in Bourne End, plus alternating 4 Fri Bourne End Cards & Gifts selling items in the Target Room at community centre from visits. 10am to 3pm. Today and every Friday. See advert page 10. We have a happy 17-year history of 6 Sun Magpie's Nest antiques fair 9.30am to 3.30pm fostering links and friendships between our 10 Thur Centre Talks, Alan Ruston on Pantomime and music hall over the centuries. See two communities, and no pandemic is going poster page 20 to stop that. Our French friends are going 10 Thur CentreJazz presents The Dixieland Swing Kings at the community centre. See page 20 through the same difficulties and 12 Sat Bourne End Community Market 10am to 1pm in and around the community heartaches that we are. A little contact by phone, email or card can help them to get centre through this hard time and is greatly 30 Wed New Royalty Cinema at the community centre showing a West End appreciated. performance of the dazzling show 42nd Street. See poster page 19 Last year members took part in the procession celebrating the Libération in JANUARY 1944 and laid a wreath on behalf of us in 3 Sun Magpie's Nest antiques fair 9.30am to 3.30pm Octeville’s ceremonies for Remembrance 7 Thurs Community Centre Quiz starts at 8.30pm. It’s a £1 per person and the Day. As we are not able to take a wreath winning team gets the quiz takings from the night this year, we have donated £50 to the Royal British Legion. 9 Sat Bourne End Community Market 10am to 1pm in and around the community Looking to the future, we plan to hold centre our AGM on Saturday March 6 and the 17 Sun New Royalty Cinema at the community centre showing Emma. long weekend of fun and friendship hosting See poster page 19 our Octeville friends from Thursday June 3 21 Thur CentreTalks, Peta Allingham, Travels in a Quirky Car.. See poster to Monday June 7 in 2021. page 20 For twinning information contact chairman The next issue of Target will cover February and March 2021 Wilma Johnston Ball on 01628 473872, Email [email protected] by Monday January 4 to get your event included in the [email protected] or Wendy Langford calendar. The magazine will be published on Friday January 29 01628 520065, [email protected]. Our £5pa membership (£10 for a family) covers information on all events. Our BOURNE END (BUCKS) website is www.bebta.co.uk and our twin is COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Octeville-sur-Mer, Normandy, at www.cjo.fr Membership costs and application form Bucks Family History Society We’ve continued with our successful switch INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP over 18 years of age £5 to monthly Zoom meetings. On December 18 we have a Family History Quiz with JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP under 18 years of age £5 Robert Parker and then, leaving 2020 well FAMILY MEMBERSHIP husband/wife/children of school age £10 behind us, on January 22 Janet Few will be ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (outside the area of benefit) £5 talking about Sons of the Soil, a discussion about Agricultural Labourers (ag labs) – the ASSOCIATE FAMILY MEMBERSHIP (outside the area of benefit) £10 most common occupation on 19th-century SENIOR CITIZEN MEMBERSHIP £3 census records. These talks are free for members and with SENIOR CITIZEN FAMILY MEMBERSHIP £4 online membership at only £6pa this sounds LIFE MEMBERSHIP husband/wife/children of school age £60 like a bargain. Membership details at SINGLE LIFE MEMBERSHIP £30 https://bucksfhs.org.uk We are reviewing the Covid-19 situation to Annual subscriptions are payable on or after 1 January each year. Family membership carries assess when we will restart our monthly one vote. Associate and Junior Membership carry no vote. Area of Benefit – includes Bourne meetings at the community centre. Although End, Cores End, Hedsor, Northern Woods, Little Marlow, Well End, The Wooburns. we do not rule out an earlier restart, we are currently targeting April. APPLICATION FORM Cut out and send or hand at the community centre, Wakeman Road, Marlow & Maidenhead Passenger Bourne End, Bucks SL8 5SX Association The trackwork renewal between Bourne End NAME...... and Marlow should have been completed by Sunday November 29 and normal services ADDRESS...... resumed. We have investigated the provision of defibrillators at Bourne End. We found that Email address: ...... GWR has no responsibility for this and the nearest is located at Orchard Surgery almost TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP...... AMOUNT PAID...... opposite the station towards Cookham.

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THESet and sponsoredFALCON by The Falcon Pub, Wooburn QUIZ Moor Landlady, Katie Lamb, set this quiz and generously offers a meal for two at the pub as a prize for the winner. For your chance to win, send in your answers to the questions below by email to [email protected] (with the subject line Falcon Quiz) or write down your answers and drop them in at the community centre. Don’t forget to include your contact details. The winner will be picked at random from all the correct entries on the closing date Monday January 4. Have a go… if nobody gets all the answers the winner will be the person with the most correct answers. First ten answers are pantomimes and the second ten are Christmas films. Good Luck! The Falcon Pub 1 Classic tale of stepsister rivalry over a handsome prince. Watery Lane, 2 Merchant’s daughter only wants a rose, but ends up taking her father’s place as prisoner in the castle. Wooburn Moor, HP10 0NE 3 A miller’s three sons, their inheritance, and a cat. 4 Talking mirrors, poisonous apples and miners with a house guest in the forest. Tel: 01628 522752 5 Three children fly to a magical land with a fairy and a tic-tocking crocodile. Blue Light Card Discount 6 Boy swaps a cow for some beans. As a little token of thanks to you all we are now offering 20% discount on 7 Rags to riches story, advice from Bow Bells and a rat catching cat. all food until the end of the year Show your card and receive a discount on 8 Street urchin falls in love with Princess Jasmine and uses his wish to marry her. food for you and up to three guests 9 Princess Aurora must wait a long time for the rescuing kiss from her prince. ALWAYS... 10 Golden eggs, the ‘pool of beauty’ and to be happy with what you have. Take away food and drink available 11 Story of the Banks family and their supercalifragilisticexpialidocious nanny. through lockdown and normal 12 NYPD officer, a terrorist attack on a skyscraper, as he tries to see his wife. trading times 13 Something amazing happens on a numbered street in New York. HOPEFULLY... 14 Just don’t give them food or drink after midnight. Christmas menus available so book 15 Song and dance team get together with a sister act in this classic film. for Christmas and New Year’s Eve 16 How an orphan finds himself on the streets picking a pocket or two. WHEN WE CAN... 17 Cynical grump who wants to steal Christmas. Sunday roasts with a vegan option 18 Even the Prime Minister can fall in love at Christmas. Ribs and Curry Weekend Specials 19 Falling into Santa’s sack he is brought up with his much smaller North Pole family. We love to see you, when we can, 20 Defeated child catcher and a flying car make this a Christmas classic. while we obey all the rules ANSWERS to the October/November quiz: 1 Flop 2 Elf 3 Chef 4 Peach 5 Bento 6 Punch 7 Flute 8 Fan club 9 Patch Keep an eye on the website for our 10 Epoch 11 Teach 12 Flea 13 Petal 14 Float 15 Bleach 16 Batch 17 Foal 18 Cab 19 Blunt 20 Bunch events and news The winner is: Phillipa Hitchen, Cressington Place, Bourne End www.thefalconpub.co.uk

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