VOL.55 No4 The Journal of Bourne End (Bucks) Community Association AUG/SEPT 2019 £1Suggested price Local funding for future Lionesses The professionalism and skill of the players in disability football teams which can assist this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup matches towards the costs of FA coaching courses; FA A future has brought a whole new raft of fans to the league affiliation costs; referees’ fees; first aid Lioness? game. kits; football kit and equipment. Darcy Now women’s football is starting to get the Clare Leighton, vice chair and sports club Langley at attention it deserves. And local girls have their director said: “We started on our journey of the sports best chance ever to get involved in the sport creating girls’ teams in the summer term by club as Bourne End Junior Sports Club is on the becoming a SSE Wildcats centre. For the first hunt for the next generation of female players time, despite not having our own teams, we after receiving a £4,500 Grow the Game also included two girls age groups in our grant. annual football tournament Sportsfest. The scheme, which is funded by the Football “We started with four girls, but following Association and delivered by the Football the success of the Lionesses in the World Foundation, will enable the club to create Cup, and word spreading about the great three new teams over the next three years coaching that we offer, we have seen the starting with under10s. number of girls mushroom. We’ve invested In addition to joining their competitive heavily in the girls’ section, employing local teams, there are a number of ways that girls professional academy coach Marco Papa to can get involved in football; SSE Wildcats for put them through their paces and the girls girls from five to11; Tiny Kickers for girls from are thriving under his guidance. two to four years old and mini kickers for “We hope to put our first team together in girls from four to six years old. They also have September with a great group of Under 10 many girls playing in existing mixed teams up girls, we don’t think the other teams will be to Under 11s, too far behind. The Grow the Game scheme sees grants of “In addition to providing opportunities for £1,500 awarded to community football clubs girls to play football, we also offer a young wishing to create new teams, especially among coach development scheme to attract older under-represented groups. girls 16+ into coaching. in helping us achieve our amibitions. This year funding was made available for “The money that we have received from the For more information or to arrange a trial clubs looking to create new female and FA and the Football Foundation is invaluable email [email protected]

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2 Could you become one of the Target delivery team? Brian Wheal’s front room together with about 20 occurs. The residents’ association had input in local people including Keith and Brenda Harris who helping the village green to be registered. had put their name to the original letter. Dinnie Again using the law regarding access we were Hawthorne was another and David Bolton who able to get the footpath on the old railway line became the first chairman. Please no letters or calls between Blackbird Cottage and Willows Crossing to say that “I was there and didn’t get a mention”. registered on the definitive footpath map. A follow-up meeting in the Red Cross Centre at the Other memories come to mind with the publication bottom of New Road, now New Beginnings, of three volumes featuring old photographs. Without confirmed the desire from the community for a a doubt Brian Wheals initiated ‘The Way It Was’ with residents association. So in 1978 we were up and a collection of old photographs that are in the It’s always positive to start with a good news story. Six running. library. Then there are the bound copies of all years ago Bucks County Council was going to close Over the ensuing years there have been so many issues of Target magazines up to the present. and sell off our day centre (alongside the library in things providing a proud legacy. Allow me a smile I remember the floats we entered in the carnival Wakeman Road). On page 25 in this issue of Target when I think back to those days when we were procession, packed with children, sadly no longer there is a picture and story about the centre’s new listened to by councillors on many issues affecting possible due to health and safety concerns. Then minibus, generously sponsored by the parish and our village and its community. there was the 21st anniversary dinner in the district councils. Our objections to the finish of Rowan House community centre. The input from the Princes Centre, who now run the resulted in changes. The green space in Fieldhead However it is with some sadness that I reflect service, is fully appreciated by all those who take Gardens was protected from development over about the present situation. Our committee has had advantage of what it has to offer. As always more many planning applications and appeals although it no new, and dare I say younger, members in the clients are needed and will be welcomed, and looked continues to be an area which the current owners last 10 years. None of the present members of the after during their visit, by the caring staff. persist in trying to develop. committee will be standing after the next AGM. A On a personal note I have known many people who Development on the old Andrews Boatyard was new generation needs to come forward and this has have become clients and bless the fact that they have drastically reduced over many applications and not happened so far. There could be people who such facilities so close to their home. All have varying appeals and eventually became Andrews Reach. would wish for something in the village like the medical conditions that have affected their ability to While thinking about development near the River Keep Bourne End Green group. At the moment they cope. Having lived in Bourne End for more than 50 Thames the layout and design of the marina came are only concerned about the probable years it is sad to see bright, intelligent people who as a result of our influencing the Michael Shanly development of Hollands Farm. played a big part in village life becoming affected in Group by applying for a duck feeding area on land So for the future? Frankly I do not know other than this way. they designated for a new bridge closer to the river. that others need to come forward. After 40 years of During those 50 years I admit that Bourne End Shanly might have regarded this as unfair influence continued committee membership and half of that Residents Association has been an important part of but the result was a completely new design while the as chairman I am retiring at the next AGM on my life. However now is the time to look back at the community gained an area of public open space October 10. The next issue will have a reminder of past of this residents association, look at the present alongside the River Thames. the AGM date and let us hope that this article has and wonder where its future lies. Prior to that there was no public access to the river started a reaction. It started with a Letter to the Editor in Target way on the Bourne End bank between Cookham Bridge As always I would love to hear from anyone with back in 1977 which first used the expression ‘Bourne and Spade Oak Reach. The same village green his or her thoughts and comments, so feel free to End – who cares?’ This became the association’s legislation was later used by the residents of contact me. slogan ever since. Stratford Drive to ensure that area of Slate Meadow Jim Penfold, chairman Local residents called a meeting and I was there in will continue when the unfortunate development 01628 525415

Support local shops and businesses 3 association in its formative years in the 1980s. We WOOBURN look forward to working with him to take us forward. Simon says: “We are privileged to live in a RESIDENTS beautiful place. I am passionate about the aims of ASSOCIATION the association to maintain and improve what is By Margaret Amos good about living in the Wooburns and for every Secretary to the Association resident to experience what it is to be and feel a valued part of an attractive community. Changes are afoot for the association. At our AGM “These are high aims, but by working together we in May Bruce Gallup stepped down as chairman and can help to achieve them. Perhaps you would like was thanked for his contribution to the association. to play your part with us. If so, we’d love to meet Simon Coles was unanimously voted in as our new you. chairman and Nigel Dibbo as vice chairman. We meet alternate months in the Wooburn Club Simon has lived in the Wooburns for more than 35 and our next meeting is at 8pm on Monday years and has made many valuable contributions to September 9, but if you can’t wait that long, please the community, including working with the contact us via www.wooburnresidents.org” Monday 9th community market with Rosie’s delicious fudge September going down a storm. Tropic Skincare and Riverford 8pm Organic were also there alongside Halsa Care and The Wooburn Club Phoenix stationery. Wooburn Green The local schoolchildren delighted and entertained with St Paul’s CofE Combined School’s country dancing kicking off proceedings just after midday Report by Caroline Meechan on behalf of the and a fantastic turnout from Wooburn Green When the skies darkened and we knew we were organising committee Primary School singing just after lunch. going to get more than a little wet, the Blend Choir The Sappers’ Singers sung a lovely medley of took to the arena (pictured). Held on The Green in the centre of the village, songs before the tug o’ war competition – the Their energy, smiles and fabulous sounds lifted Wooburn Fête has become a firm fixture in the June highlight of which was the children trying to move everyone all around The Green despite a proper, calendar for residents and visitors. the Scout leader’s Range Rover. heavy rain shower – they were soaked, we were The fête’s aim is to bring together the entranced. community and showcase all the It was the first time the Blend Choir have appeared wonderful groups and activities available at the fête – we are determined it will not be the to us; the Scouts, the Guides, the WI, St last. Paul’s and the Community Church and Thank you to everyone who came along and Revive the Wye were just some of those supported us on the day. We are very grateful to our who turned up, put up gazebos and sponsors, Peter Lole Insurance, Cala Homes, offered a variety of games, information BigWipes, VW Citygate – our main sponsor, and and, in the case of the church, delicious Simon Elvin. home made cakes and cream teas. We could not run this fête without the Wooburn The barbecue team worked magnificently Scouts. They work tirelessly before the event, late throughout, turning out organic burgers into Friday putting up marquees and gazebos, early and sausages tucked into fresh brioche on Saturday hammering in stakes, lighting fires and buns without breaking a sweat. boiling water to deliver much needed refreshment to Local businesses present included the photo by Grace Laybourne the stallholders – thank you so very much – you know who you are. We received many favourable comments from those who took part wanting a repeat event next year. More pictures from the event on page 36.

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We’re well into summer now and, so far, it’s into the water finding its way around the off/locked and not quite as warm as last year although in propeller. A sackable offence. Next morning such measures to general it’s been better boating weather. out came the tug and knife, again. We’re deprive them of This has been reflected in the revenues looking for a suitable ‘Rope Awareness’ facilities. which are up at this stage of the year. The course to send him on. Including the higher revenue from the river obviously children they only reflects higher activity, the higher the activity The most frequent question I am asked is numbered about 10 in all. It was quite the greater the work load, the greater the ‘Where is Matty?’ or ‘Where is Chaos?’ the interesting to face up to a large traveller work load the greater the inconvenience it next most frequent question is ‘What’s who had cast a huge shadow over me who is to us marina boys. happening to the restaurant?’ I cannot then enquired as to who called the police. answer the first two, but I can comment on We had a conversation for a while and then As I write the Henley Royal Regatta has just the restaurant. they left without any violent incidents. And taken place, but this year it was noticeable Should you have come by the marina they did clear up most of their mess. that traffic heading up stream for the regatta recently you will have noticed works are As soon as I saw the last vehicle leave the was not as great as in past years. I wonder if underway and we have become a building site the first thing I did was unlock the this is due to the price they charge for site. What is happening is that now we have toilets and showers then change my moorings? taken the restaurant back from the last underwear. I believe that they left because of There is extra river traffic generated either tenants we are enlarging the balcony and a combination of reasons; my tact, diplomacy, side of the regatta, but this year the improving the external features. reasoning, negotiation skills and previous Environment Agency came under a lot of I am unsure how long the works will take military training in handling such situations, stick from river users. but there are potential customers interested visits by the police and 99.99 per cent luck. At the regatta the Environmental Agency in reopening the restaurant. Time will tell. seem to group most of their patrol boats to There are rumours that it will be converted It may have been noticed that we are getting keep the operations running smoothly, into flats – this is just not the case. tough on controlling the car park. It is obviously many of their staff also attend private property and only for marina users which results in some locks being unmanned We had a visitation from some travellers and our tenants. We are considering systems or short staffed. This in turn means that over a period of three days recently. The to put in place that could automatically issue transit up and down the river is slowed contingent consisted of three vehicles and a fines for unauthorised users. down as boaters have to operate the locks few tents that were erected on the duck When turning people away we try to be themselves. Consequently they are not feeding area in the pool. They moved in at polite and helpful in terms of where people packed as tightly so not as many boats get about 10pm one night much to the concern can find alternative parking. into each locking cycle. The exceptions to of some locals and boat owners who were Already this year we have had one incident this rule are Lock, which is open staying on their boats. where matters became overheated and until the early hours during regatta, and These uninvited guests had an array of little ultimately violent, although no blood was Marsh Lock. Hambleden is manned by Simon people with them varying in age from about shed. who is possibly the most efficient keeper on three to 10. They clearly thought the marina We do request that people be considerate the river and in my opinion the nuttiest. was a great playground and ran over the and respect the marina, its staff and pontoons etc, fortunately none fell in the customers. Marina staff will not shy away The tug has not had any ‘missions’ for a river or were injured. from troublemakers, I will personally be right while, but was craned out on two successive The police were informed, and several there in the mist of it hiding behind Matty, days. She was playing up in the respect that visits were made by them. This is everyone’s Chaos or Jack. she was juddering (a sure sign that there nightmare as they are on private property was something around the propeller). We lift so the police cannot evict them without a We are looking forward to a good summer her out in these situations to check the court order. This happened on my day off. with warm weather and a busy river. It’s underwater gear. Sure enough there was Something always seems to happen when always worth coming down just to see Matty some rope wrapped around the prop; knife I’m not here such as a boat blowing up or and Chaos working under pressure. It’s a out, cut off and launch again. All was fine the tug being sunk by a scaffold lorry. spectacle to behold. until, on the same day, Chaos was using the They were still here on my return to work, tug and managed to have the stern line conversations were had, the police were Until the next time snaking in slow motion off the rear deck and summoned again, water and toilets were cut Peter Osborne, Marina Manager BourneWe know E nd Are you looking to sell or let your property in and around Bourne End?

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6 Why travel far when you can shop locally? SMALL BUSINESS MATTERS with Sylvia Bourhill Employing your spouse When considering the overall tax position of your family, it is worth considering if you can justify employing your spouse in your business. This is a means of transferring income from you to your spouse. It is likely to show a tax saving if your spouse has unused personal allowances or pays tax at a lower rate than you do. In order to justify a salary, the following points must be borne in mind: • The level of salary must be commercially justifiable and wholly and exclusively incurred in the course of the trade. • The salary must actually be paid to your spouse (and therefore affordable for you). • The national minimum or living wage regulations are likely to apply unless the business is a self employment, where the family member exemption may apply. • If the salary is sufficient (over £10,000 per annum) there may also be an obligation to implement a workplace pension scheme and enrol them in it. It is important to apply the same principles when paying a spouse as you would when employing someone not connected to you. As well as a salary, you may be able to pay premiums for a special pension arrangement for your spouse even if they are not required to be enrolled in auto-enrolment. These should not be taxable on your spouse and should save you tax as a business expense provided that the overall salary package is reasonable in relation to the work done. The total salary package is the amount which is considered when deciding whether the payments are justified under the wholly and exclusively rule. All the above considerations apply equally to an unmarried partner or indeed to any other individual.

*Update on Making Tax Digital. If you have a June end VAT period you should have now filed one quarter under the new regime. If you have July or August end VAT periods, make sure you leave sufficient time to register for MTD before your return is due to be filed. Sylvia Bourhill, Another Answer Books & Accounts www.anotheranswer.co.uk Barbara and David’s Annual Charity Dance Friday 16 August at 8pm May Woollerton Hall at the community centre Tickets £7.50 on arrival

For 2019 the Air Ambulance will be their chosen charity. It recognises the work done by the pilots and crew, doctors and paramedics in getting emergency support close to an accident or incident. As usual there will be spot prizes, great dancing, with an American Supper and there’s drinks from the bar. Parish Council Working with the Community by Gail Laybourne Councillor resignation to start too with the lack of spring rain but allow fishing on the river running through the Sadly we have to report a councillor they now look amazing. We have received a town centre under any circumstances. resignation. Darren Liles stood down in early great deal of positive feedback not only into 3 Thames Fishery Byelaws apply to all June. Darren was co-opted onto the council in the office but also on social media sites and parts of the River Wye regardless of July 2018 and represented the Bourne End we would like to thank all of those who took ownership: Ward. Less than two months after becoming a the time to tell us how much they enjoy the - Fishing for Brown Trout is allowed between councillor, Darren joined the Planning, flowers and how much they enhance the April 1 and September 30 only. Highways & Lighting Committee and remained parish. We should have a show of flowers until - Coarse fishing allowed between June 16 and on it until his resignation. He will be missed by the end of September. March 14 only. everyone and we all wish him every success in . - When fishing for Brown Trout on the River the future. Fishing in the parish Wye during the closed season for coarse We still have one remaining councillor place We have been informed that there are a few fishing (March 15 – June 15 dates inclusive), you available so for information about this please people who have taken to fishing within the may only fish with an artificial fly or lure. visit our website or contact the clerk at parish and it was thought a good idea to Licences are available at The Post Office and can [email protected] include our current Fishing Policy in this be bought over the counter, over the phone or www.wooburnparish.gov.uk 01628 522827. article which is as follows: online at www.postoffice.co.uk Fishing in the River Wye Open Spaces Short & Sweet After a slow start to the grass cutting season 1 Where Wooburn & Bourne End Parish Don’t forget to spruce up your Peggs and due to a dry spring the May and June showers Council IS the Riparian owner: Wooburn Town allotments. The annual a. Permission to fish allotment judging competition is taking place. kick-started the grass into life and it grew at an b. A valid Rod Licence alarming rate. Unfortunately the tractor Allotments will be judged on appearance, c. Fish must not be removed from the river or produce and variety. needed some repairs at the same time and was killed. out of action for a while, but the groundsmen The Village Show takes place again in Wooburn worked with the machinery available and did 2 Where Wooburn & Bourne End Parish Park on Sunday September 8. Keep an eye on an admirable job until it was fixed. They kept at Council is NOT the Riparian owner: our noticeboards, website and Facebook page a. Permission to fish from the Riparian owner for further details. See poster page30. it until they we were back on schedule. b. A valid Rod Licence The new seeded wild flower areas were slow c. Note: Wycombe District Council do not Meeting Dates Full Council: Sept 24 Open Spaces, Allotments & Burials: Sept 3 Planning, Highways & Lighting: August 7 & 28, September 18 F&GP: September 10 All meetings start at 7.30pm Normal Parish Council Office opening hours are from 9am to 5pm each day. Please call 01628 522827 if you have any queries, alternatively email the office at [email protected] or visit our website www.wooburnparish.gov.uk

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Garter day at Windsor Castle has pageantry and plumes galore for those watching. The monarch and her knights progress to St George’s Chapel to welcome new knights in a simple service. Raina Parker from Bourne End (above left) and her friend Nancy from Flackwell Heath, felt it was both an honour and privilege to be there. And they took a copy of Target along to be part of the occasion. After days of rain the weather was perfect with a breeze that made the larger royal standard look magnificent as it only flies for this ceremony and Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday. Raina told Target that they both love living so close to Windsor Castle and they take every opportunity to attend events where they are likely to see the queen. “We think she is just amazing.” Raina remembers watching the coronation in 1953 when her grandparents had one of the few televisions in their Shepherds Bush road and neighbours popped around to watch. “So the love of the queen and royal family has been embedded in me,” Raina said “and we do pageantry so well as a country. “One of the highlights is watching the royal family in their carriages as they leave the chapel to return to the castle,” Raina smiles,“and you can look again at the lovely outfits and those superb carriages.” And if they are lucky in the draw for tickets both Raina and Nancy hope to be back in 2020.

Turn to page 39 for our calendar of local events 9 Retire in style a walk away from the River Thames For those of you who have been wandering around the village of Bourne End recently, it won’t have escaped your notice that a large crane has been dominating the skyline between Southbourne Drive and Wharf Lane. It marks the spot where an exciting new retirement living project is being built by Renaissance Retirement. These 21 apartments are designed to create beautiful developments and communal facilities with security for the residents. A short walk from the village centre Renaissance Retirement’s Bourne End development is a collection of one and two bedroom apartments designed exclusively for the over 60s. They will have spacious living areas, some with balconies, and ample parking. Gardens surround the development and inside there’ll be a shared drawing room, ideal for What a find! relaxing or a social gathering with friends. An onsite concierge will be on hand while a fully A blast from the past was personally presented to Liz furnished guest suite also makes it easy for friends and family to enjoy an overnight stay. Hutton, director of Bourne End Junior Sports Club, at For more information visit www.renaissanceretirement.co.uk/bourne-end or speak to the team the community centre’s open day and the timing was on 01628 918189. perfect. During a clear out the box in the picture was found – with explicit instructions. Inside was a pristine table tennis net along with some balls. All the old favourites such as painting, “This goes back over many years,” said Liz, “to the days Get creative this drawing, clay/plasticine models, junk when Ernie Foster ran a table tennis club at the models, collage, photography, needlecraft community centre. He also ran a table tennis section at summer and other crafts are still there, but along with Bourne End Junior Sports Club.” The seventh annual Bourne End Junior painted pebbles (which were added last year) Son David, now chairman of Bourne End Community Craft Show takes place at Bourne End there are classes for decorated cupcakes, Association, had to smile on seeing the box and Library on Saturday October 5 with some mini scarecrows, handmade bags, handmade remembering back to those days with his father. And the exciting new additions this year. soft toys and embroidery. perfect timing? Liz said that the new table tennis section Open to local young people aged four to 16 So why not get busy this summer holiday? had just moved back into the sports hall after initially years old, there is now an even wider range You might win a fabulous prize. meeting in Flackwell Heath. “Someone must have known of classes than before, still all free of charge Check out the new website we would need a net” she laughed. to enter. www.bejuniorcraftshow.co.uk for full details.

10 Support your local businesses Hedsor gardens and church flowers Oh the vagaries of our climate. Preparing on the Saturday in blistering sun was followed by clouds and showers on the Sunday of Hedsor Open Gardens. Thankfully it didn’t deter the constant stream of visitors walking round, chatting together, meeting up with old friends and delighting in some vastly different gardens. Two modern homes were proud to show off their gardens and explain how their designs took advantage of the steeply sloping land. Westerly, on Harvest Hill, looks down over new development and hills towards Marlow in the distance. Harwin’s glassy pond was an amazing sight that fired the imagination. By contrast the garden at Marlwood on Widmoor was a magical tour around corners, under a fallen tree, by a summerhouse, past ducks on a lake before returning to a pretty flower garden. And there were plenty of flowers – some filling a meadow while others standing proudly alone. Cascades of purple wisteria greeted visitors to Bourne End House as the garden entrance had pictures of how-it-was and how-it-is. The latest addition to this Italian style garden was a route downwards featuring clipped hedges and a large urn. Everything was a delight to the eye. Bourne End Flower Club created the displays at the church while there were two organ recitals during the afternoon. Visitors to the Festival of Flowers praised the skills of those whose creations were based around the traditional hymn All things bright and beautiful. Cream teas or just tea and cake at Harvest Ridge provided a haven against the wind while children rode the zip wire. All enjoyed a wonderful afternoon. More than £5,000 was raised to be shared between Hedsor Church and the Friends of Bourne End Day Care Centre.

Support yourthe London local craftsmen Olympics and 2012 traders 11 sensible niece to step in and rescue them. Don Quixote and And they march on regardless at the end of several adventures. Sancho ride out Needing a cast of dozens the few Forum FORUM PLAYERS actors had swift costume and character changes to tell a tale of classic A line of windmills formed the backcloth proportions. Thankfully their lines were on for Wandering through La Mancha to set the script pages as this was a rehearsed the scene as tales of chivalry, honour and reading. But a lost sword or even a righting wrongs unfolded before our eyes. headless corpse needed a swift response. A classic tale that has survived through Narrators linked the action, explained and, hundreds of years, brought laughter and occasionally, added an aside to aid the tears, and was the special July production humour. from Forum Players as part of a major Aaron Kahn’s script has so many uses for research project throughout Europe. amateur drama. You’ll probably see it again In the tale, Don Quixote and his friend and again in a variety of locations. Sancho Panza leave their boring lives to Each time it will be well worth the visit. become a knight errant and his faithful And each time it will be new although the squire. Stories get mixed and story remains a classic. misunderstood. Don Quixote rushes into Everyone involved is to be congratulated situations. Sancho Panza follows at a on bringing this knight errant, his squire Narrator Emily Plumridge telling the tale... just one distance. and a host of characters striding back onto of her many roles It’s left to Esperanza -- the faithful and the stage.

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12 Support events at the community centre Walk into netball Did you play netball at school? Love netball but getting older? Well walking netball has grown from a demand for walking sports. One of netball’s strengths is that people never forget playing the sport and the memories as well as the love for the game never leave us. Certainly walking netball is a slower version of the game; it is netball, but at a walking pace. The game has been designed so that anyone can play it regardless of age or fitness level. So for those who dropped out of the sport after school, then life took over, or those who believed they had put away their netball trainers many years ago, it really is for you. Women the length of the country have begun playing the game of walking netball for the fun, laughter and camaraderie the social sessions bring; as much as for the health benefits. It can give those who feel isolated an outlet and it provides an activity for those who don’t think they are fit enough to run anymore. And it’s in Bourne End with an invitation to come along on a Tuesday to the community centre between midday and 1pm. Everyone is welcome and each session costs £3. Bourne End WI started the idea and they now need more people to make it competitive. For information email [email protected] or call 01628 531521. YOUNG & OLD ARE BRIDGING THE GAP Fun and excitement has brought the youngsters from Cookham Montessori Nursery together with their older buddies from an award winning adult day centre. The inspiration came from the Channel 4 programme ‘Old People’s Home for four year olds’ as children from the nursery and adults from the day centre met up once a week for an hour-long session. Together they were led by the passionate staff team from the nursery and they joined in singing, traditional table-top games, crafting and finishing up with time to chat, share stories and laugh --usually over a drink and a snack. Data overwhelmingly shows that when seniors and young people join together good things happen. In many families there is less contact between generations and there is a lot that nurseries can do to bridge the gap between older and younger people. And everyone benefits from doing things together and having fun at the same time. Adults thrive on the vibrancy and sense of fun the children bring with them. Research shows a positive impact on both cognitive and physical performance as well as a reduction in loneliness and depression. Children gain from the added attention of an engaged elder. It helps them feel valued and builds respect for older people. Academic studies show children becoming more articulate and confident --they love to be watched and have someone to chat to and to laugh with them. Perhaps come and visit the nursery and consider being a part of something special or check out our website at www.cookhammontessori.com Make it personal and get more from your holiday Whether you're after adventure in a far-off land or a cheeky weekend escape, book your next break with Travel Counsellors... My name is Sue Claridge and as your travel counsellor I will take the time to get to know you and tailor your perfect holiday. Other benefits include expert travel advice -- gathered from a unique network of 1,500 travel professionals -- 100 per cent financial protection and around the clock care should anything unfortunate happen before, during or after your time away. I have been in the travel industry for more than 30 years and I’m in my twelfth year as a travel counsellor. Just like you, I love to travel, having spent time in Kenya, Canada, the Caribbean, California, Spain, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and everywhere in between. More than 95 per cent of Travel Counsellors’ customers say they would recommend their travel counsellor to their friends and family. Let me show you why Travel Counsellors has the highest customer satisfaction score of any travel company in the world. You don’t get this kind of service and satisfaction by using the internet. Whatever your holiday needs, I'm here to help you create lifelong memories, so drop me a line on [email protected] or 01628 876080. Cookham Regatta... then and now! by Terence Whall Photos: Top, dragon boats and the Bisham Concert Band and below, the tug of war at Cookham Regatta The popular Cookham Regatta, which returns on September 7, has a long history stretching back to 1882. Dongola, or punt racing, featured prominently in early events. The term originates from the River Nile expedition of 1884 to relieve General Gordon at Khartoum. Lord Wolsey offered £100 to the battalion that covered the 370 miles from Sarras to Debbeh in the fastest time. The route passed through Dongola in the Sudan. The Royal Irish regiment beat the Black Watch in a close finish. In 1835 a local publican bought a skiff and a boat builder called Llewellyn started to hire out boats. The railway arrived in 1854 and with decline in commerce on the river, leisurely activity took its place. In the 1890s, the regatta was so popular that special trains were laid on from London, with a record number of 10,000 attending in 1890. On regatta day, there was always a military band and once a Scottish regimental band, with fife and drums, marched through the village. The original formula for the regatta programme included skulls, dongolas, canoes and a parade of various craft, but more important fixtures at Henley and Molesey eventually led to a decline in entries, and in 1930 it was decided not to hold the regatta anymore. However, many residents regretted the loss of this important day in the Cookham calendar. A famous son of Cookham,Sir Stanley Spencer, immortalised the event in his paintings Punts on the river and Christ preaching at Cookham Regatta one of which sold for £3.375m, only recently. In 1988, locals Keith and Merle Jarret were walking along the Cookham riverbank and thought it would be a good idea to hold the Cookham Regatta again, after an absence of more than 50 years. From this idea a regatta committee was formed in association with the Rotary Club of Cookham Bridge. More than 30 years later the regatta is in good health and is now being organised by Cookham Bridge and Marlow Rotary Clubs. At a recent Cookham Bridge Charity Giveaway night, Geoffrey Copas was honoured for his generosity in allowing the regatta to take place at Marsh Meadow, over the years. The whole event raises about £15,000 for charity, each year. Dongola racing has now been replaced by canoe cats, which resemble two Canadian canoes joined together to form a catamaran. In a sign of the times, perhaps, dragon boat racing is offered as a popular alternative. Other team events include volleyball, funny walk and tug-of-war. This is very much a family event and will include a dog show, children’s rides, giant truck, bungee, zorb land balls, brass band, stalls and a silent auction, classic cars, food and drInk. It takes place on Saturday, September 7 from 10am to 5pm, at Marsh Meadow, Cookham, SL6 9SB. Details and entry form 01753 868449, or [email protected] and online For all your vehicles needs entry at www.cookhamregatta.org.uk. All profits are being donated to charity.

SupportSupport your the Londoncommunity Olympics magazine 2012 - Target 15 JAMIE’S TOURS Picking up at a location near you! PLEASE PAY FOR YOUR TARGET MAGAZINE We need your help to continue Perfect days out on river, sea and gardens Target magazine is produced by Bourne End Fabulous August choices Highclere Castle. Home to Downton Abbey Community Association and is distributed by a Explore the stately home, gardens and network of volunteers to households in Bourne End, Wooburn Green and Egyptian Exhibition many surrounding villages. We print and distribute more than 5,000 Wednesday 14 August £42 each copies every two months. Eastbourne Airbourne The cost of producing the magazine has increased over the years, and The airshow to see over a brilliant although we have some lovely, loyal advertisers we struggle to cover our coastline and with aircraft galore Thursday 15 August £23.50 each production costs. We have a cover price at £1, although most of you will receive and read it By popular demand – extra day! for free. Countess of Evesham Cruise Cool river breezes on the River Avon Many suppporters have mentioned to us they would be happy to pay for at Stratford-upon-Avon with the magazine and you can do that one of two ways: three-course lunch (and bar) Thursday 5 September £51 per person £6 for one year £10 for two And for a sparkling short break holiday: Newquay in August at the popular By cheque made payable to Bourne End (Bucks) Community Association Priory Lodge Hotel and sent to the address on page 2. Please put Target on the reverse of Seven nights with trips to the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens at Heligan (and more) your cheque. Or by direct transfer into our CAF Bank account, Saturday 24 – 31 August sort code 40-52-40 account number 00028301. Just put TARGET in the £535 per person (two sharing) reference line. Phone or email Jamie to go on the mailing list If you need a receipt please pay by the cheque method including a www.jamiestours.com stamped, addressed envelope. Ring 01494 416500 Mob 07714583215 or email [email protected] Thank you!

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16 Support your local library contact with private landowners. By Jo Murray, parish clerk Because there are a number of parties involved Little Marlow Parish Council there is not a swift resolution. If you come across Abbotsbrook Hall and The Pavilion ourselves tough targets and an action plan for flytipping please report to These Little Marlow venues are both available to 2019/20. Please visit our website to view plans. www.fixmystreet.buckscc.gov.uk hire and offer great spaces for birthday parties, Our biggest project for the coming year is the gatherings or clubs. refurbishment of The Pavilion. Meeting Dates Please contact Abbotsbrook Hall hiring Parish Council: Aug 20. This will be held at administrator Mrs Samuels on 01628 528936 or the Burial Ground Fern Lane Little Marlow Pavilion at 8pm and is open to clerk for The Pavilion. You are more than welcome This is a beautiful and tranquil cemetery, with its press and public. to call and visit either venue prior to booking. own chapel, which is tucked away behind Fern Parish Office opening times are 9.30am to Lane. The Burial Ground Committee is working with 1.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Allotments local funeral directors and external organisations to Please call or email if you have any queries. We have a number of vacant plots of different create a plan to expand the cemetery for longer shapes and sizes. Should you be interested, please term capacity. The Pavilion, Church Road, Little Marlow SL7 3RS contact the clerk. Email: [email protected] Flytipping Tel: 01628 890301 Annual Parish Meeting We have had a number of flytipping reports. Please Twitter: @littlemarlowpc We were delighted to see so many residents at our rest assured that the council continues to work hard Annual Parish Meeting in May. It gives us an to make progress with regards to the flytipping in opportunity to meet with our parishioners and review the area. the previous year’s successes. We are working alongside SAVE THE DATE The council is justifiably proud of what it has County Council, Wycombe District Council, Thames achieved in the past year. We have now set Water and and are in regular Diabetes Roadshow On October 22, Bourne End and Wooburn Green Medical Centre is holding a Diabetes Roadshow at Bourne End Library between 2pm and 4pm. According to Diabetes UK, one in 15 people in the UK have diabetes, including one million people who have Type 2, but haven't been diagnosed. Around three in five cases of Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by maintaining a healthy weight, eating well and being active. This roadshow, which includes displays and talks, will provide an opportunity to learn more about diabetes and how to manage and/or prevent it.

Every once in a while - take the scenic route 17 Environmental report by parish councillor Katie Lamb I can’t believe it’s time for the village show again. It seems only yesterday we were pinning on winning rosettes for the ‘best in class’ awards, adorning collars of all those handsome hounds and pretty pups, and catching nearly 200 plastic ducks after the ever-popular duck race. Well this year we have lots planned. There are produce, craft and baking classes to enter (see below) a dog show in the main arena from 2.30pm with fun categories like the best trick and fastest sit -- so don’t forget to bring your faithful friends with you for a chance to win. The classic car, van and bike show should be great this year with lots of people already asking if they can bring their pride and joy along to show. We have lots of fun rides, craft stalls and demonstrations going on throughout the day so put Sunday September 8 in your diary. There is still time to get involved too if you are a charity or club and would like to shout about what you do or if you would like to run one of the games to raise money for yourselves. Please give the office a call. If you make or create something you would like to sell on the day then again please give us a call for details (the office number is 01628 522827 or email [email protected]) The home grown categories are: funniest shaped fruit and vegetable, the longest runner bean, fattest carrot, heaviest marrow, biggest sunflower head, best flower arrangement from home grown flowers. The homemade categories are: best jam, best chutney, best shortbread, best carrot cake, best flavoured spirit. Kids categories are: best shortbread, best garden in a shoe box. Just bring your entries to our marquee on the day between 11am and 1.30pm. Good luck to everyone. I would also like to say thank you to everyone who has commented on the wild flowers this year. Lots of you have called the office or posted fantastic photos and commented on facebook and local sites. We have been really lucky with the weather this year bringing us just the right amount of sunshine and rain. This project came from the parish council’s biodiversity working party four years ago and has grown and developed every year since with more areas being planted. Not only are these areas lovely to look at they are fantastic for bees and insects which in turn helps many species. Good luck with your village show entries and enjoy the summer sun.

18 To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS Thank you for visiting the community centre Thank you for visiting Bourne End Community Centre on Open Day in June. Movie time... We hope you enjoyed having a look round and that you found one of our regular events Another big movie is lined up for The New Royalty Cinema at the community that may be of interest to you. centre on September 26 (details left). We have heard good things from our Stan & Ollie tells the story of Laurel & affiliated groups and they all had interest Hardy, once the world's most famous and some have had new members. comedy duo, as they attempt to reignite If you missed the event please make a their film careers by embarking on what date in your diary for Saturday September becomes their swan song --a gruelling 12, 2020, as we are pleased to announce theatre tour of post-war Britain. that we are planning another Community Steve Coogan and John C Reilly are Centre Open Day following the success of faultless in their uncannily accurate this year’s event. portrayals of the beloved duo and while this isn’t a comedy they do recreate some Thank you to all of those who took part, of their classic routines. helping to promote the ‘Heart of our Village’. It's a surprisingly deep, heartfelt, and We look forward seeing you all at next sincere portrayal of the world famous year’s event. comedians, on stage and off. Community Centre Publicity Team Those who remember Laurel & Hardy’s films should enjoy this movie and those ED: See our photos from the Open Day on who are too young to remember them page 27. may be curious enough to watch some after seeing this movie. Turn over for more Community Centre News Thursday Sept 26 Tickets on sale at the community centre or on the website. doors open 19:30 If you have mobility problems or use a wheelchair...The community minibus, with an automatic lift, will 20:00 start provide transport for all the cinema showings. Wye Valley Volunteers are keen to get more people with TheNewRoyalty.org.uk 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.

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exciting prospect of new fishing on with all the necessary identifying do Five new members were welcome as the secretary explained that the present chairman, Roy Savin, was o (pictured right) was presented with commitment to the club over all tho There was time for a group photog about the great days, the wet days, ones that got away. Look out for Mi MINUTES Would you like to get invo processing skills If so then why not volunteer ANGLING AGM As When it comes to their Annual General Meeting The team meets 10 times a the Bourne End Angling Club manage to find day to day management of the fun and laughter to keep everyone Meetings are held on weekd interested. Chairman Roy Savin welcomed For more information sen everyone, thanked them for attending the Secretary, Bourne End Co formal meeting as well as the matches during the year. He had a special welcome for Bob – the new match secretary – and for Michele who RAF Do you have unwanted or unus takes over as secretary. would perhaps appreciate? O There was special thanks to Terry Belcher who Maybe you could generously aff had resigned from these roles as he would be Community Association runs m retiring and moving away to Shropshire. “We possible, so any items we coul will be sorry to lose you,” Roy said. Ple A good financial report with £700 in the bank Or hand them in at th followed. Finally the secretary talked about the CENTRE NEWS centreJAZZ in the bar Make a date with our regular jazz evenings in the community centre on the first Tuesday of each month. We provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere for jazz enthusiasts and lovers of live music. Music starts at 8pm. The £5 entrance includes raffle ticket with great prizes. It’s unmissable!

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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP over 18 years of age £5 JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP under 18 years of age £5 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP husband/wife/children of school age £10 ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (outside the area of benefit) £5 ASSOCIATE FAMILY MEMBERSHIP (outside the area of benefit) £10 Thames Valley Angling Association waters – SENIOR CITIZEN MEMBERSHIP £3 ocuments. ed to the club and there was a special moment SENIOR CITIZEN FAMILY MEMBERSHIP £4 club had been going for 55 years and their LIFE MEMBERSHIP husband/wife/children of school age £60 one of the founder members. As a tribute Roy SINGLE LIFE MEMBERSHIP £30 an engraved hip flask to acknowledge his Annual subscriptions are payable on or after 1 January each year. se years. Family membership carries one vote. Associate and Junior Membership graph, a picture of trophy winners and a chat the days when nothing was caught and the carry no vote. Area of Benefit – includes Bourne End, Cores End, Hedsor, chele’s regular reports in Target. Northern Woods, Little Marlow, Well End, Wooburn and Wooburn Green.

SECRETARY NEEDED APPLICATION FORM olved in the local community? Do you have basic word Cut out and send or hand to: s and about three hours a month to volunteer? The Manager, Bourne End Community Centre, r as the Minutes Secretary for the Bourne End Community Wakeman Road, Bourne End, Bucks SL8 5SX ssociation’s management team? a year and is responsible to the charity’s trustees for the NAME...... f the community association and the community centre. day evenings and usually last about one and a half hours. ADDRESS...... nd your details to [email protected] or the Hon...... ommunity Centre, Wakeman Road, Bourne End SL8 5SX ......

FFLE PRIZES NEEDED Email address: ed gifts or purchases sitting around your home which other people Or do you work for a company which has free samples available? ...... ford to buy something which we could use as a prize? Bourne End many events throughout the year and we like to run a raffle when TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP...... d give away as prizes (big or small) would be gratefully received!! ase contact [email protected] he community centre office.Thank you for your support! AMOUNT PAID...... Pilates Matwork Classes Beginners/Mixed Level and Intermediate One to one by appointment Venues - Abbotsbrook Hall Upper Thames Sailing Club Little Marlow Pavilion St Dunstan’s Church Hall - Bourne End Call Sally on 0787 625 1967

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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

ANNUAL AWARDS Zoe Staines is retiring after spending 48 different clubs, 19 referees, 11 In June we staged our awards evening eight years as head coach for swimming. pitches, 1,200 children aged two to 14 to recognise children and young people Martin Wheeler has served more than years. for their achievements, progress and seven years as lifeguard co-ordinator and Thank you to all those who supported participation in their chosen sports. poolside emergency first aider for the us, volunteered and participated on the Now that the club is bigger the larger swimming section. Keiran Millard has day. We have made in excess of £8,500 sections – football and swimming – completed five years as coach and profit to fund the section for the year. stage their awards events on separate former chairman of swimming. Six Next year’s date is set as June 6. Please nights so that the evening doesn’t go on football coaches have also completed look at our Facebook page to see photos too long for the very young children five years – Alan Hooper, Andrew Findlay, and details of the day. attending. Andrew Holbrook, Andrew Paish, The first was the main club event for Matthew Stuart and Charlie Nicholson. OPEN DAY the badminton, basketball, canoeing, Five awards were also presented to Sunday October 13 from 2pm to 4pm – climbing and table tennis sections. swimming members who help with the come and join us. Members proudly received their learners at Court Gardens pool every trophies in front of an audience of their Friday evening. 50 YEARS OLD families and friends. Congratulations to Our award for contribution to club and The sports club will be 50 years old in all our award winners. community was also presented and is 2020 and plans are underway to The event provides directors the forum featured on page 26 of this issue of celebrate. to thank some long serving volunteers Target – Nick Pink is the very worthy Save the date of June 20, 2020 for the without who the sports club could not winner of this award. grand dinner dance, but there’ll be operate. Well done and a very big thank you to plenty more events leading up to that This year the long service certificates all who give their time so willingly. for all to take part. ranged from five to 22 years of Visit our website https://bejsc.co.uk and dedication. Chris O’Connell was the Our photos below show: you can watch some footage from an longest serving having been teaching 1. Table Tennis: coach Tony Jackson with old cine film to take you back to 1970- and coaching swimmers for 22 years. Jamie Woodford, Marcus Doe, and Tommy 71. Glynn. 2. Canoeing: coach David Hughes with Sports on offer to club members If you have any questions please email 1 Michael Colton and Giselle Arnold. 3. Basketball: coach David Ferris and offi[email protected]. Brooke Paternoster, Toby Shanahan, Theo Climbing parties Smith and Emmy Pearce (left to right) Did you know you can book a climbing 4. Badminton section members with Matt party at our sports hall? We cater for Hayward. ages six and over; participants need no experience as they will be guided by our SPORTSFEST 26 instructors. Please take a look at our What an achievement. 151 teams playing website (www.bejsc.co.uk), contact the on the day, 641 matches, 18 categories, office on 01628 528110 or email offi[email protected] to find out more.

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session and offering a different service within thanks to Alan Turner, one of our trustees, New minibus for the community and surrounding area. And and our friendly local Freemasons for the Princes Centre was honoured to be coming to trim, prune and give a little day centre awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary tender loving care to our gardens. By Mags West, Service in June. We have also been very lucky to find two Bourne End Day Care Centre manager Here (pictured below) is our brand new, local ladies who are going to give up some It’s great to welcome many new faces, some sparkly bus for use by the centre and tailored of their spare time to continue to look from as far as Farnham Common and to our clients’ needs. Everyone is delighted after our garden. Maidenhead, but also many from our local with it. Do listen out for our slot on Wycombe area. We hope you will notice it travelling around Sounds radio. If you are a carer who needs Our numbers are increasing and our on its journey to collect and return our some respite or an older person looking service developing -- including our first small clients to and from the centre. It’s very smart for some company and to make new group of adults with learning difficulties for a with our logo and telephone number. It also friends then the Princes Centre Bourne taster health and lifestyle session. has the logos of our fantastic sponsors. Thank End could be a real tonic. Come along and We look forward to making this a regular you to Wooburn and Bourne End Parish see for yourself. You can do this by calling Council and Wycombe District Council for me and booking a free taster session on sponsoring our bus. 01628 527024. This bus is an essential part of the centre, without this service some of our clients would not be able to attend. It also allows us to go out on trips and enjoy the local area. Without transport this can be a difficult challenge for some of our clients. The bus provides a more comfortable ride and the air conditioning gives a cool trip on warm days. We have spent many afternoons enjoying our beautiful garden, listening to the trees blowing and the birds tweeting, with the odd ice lolly of course. All this made possible

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Support your local shops and businesses 25 communication with local schools, on open days and any activity to attract new members. She has Nick Pink collects top sports club award updated the website and uses social media to “This is for you Mum” an emotional Nick Pink supporters at the annual prize giving event. keep everyone informed. The club is grateful for said on being awarded the John Williams “She died recently after a short illness, but her enthusiasm and support. trophy for service to club and community. she would have been so proud.” Bourne End Junior Sports Club had Over the years Nick has helped a huge presented this cup to their new treasurer and range of individuals, businesses and local lifelong supporter. organisations. Through a kind and generous “My Mum encouraged me to sign up for the approach and using his local knowledge he new sports club when it was launched back in has given his time and efforts willingly. 1970,”Nick explained to sports club Before setting up Bourne End Motor Company with brother Tim his former career as a police officer had given him many skills that he has been able to put to good use for the benefit of others. His knowledge of local laws, councils and who to contact when required is invaluable. Nick is probably best known in the community for the annual Bourne End Christmas Fun Night which is enjoyed by so many. It takes time and effort to galvanise support from the local businesses, Nick Pink (centre) with sports club directors Liz organisations, volunteers and local Hutton and Matthew Todd celebrities who work together to create a memorable evening every year raising funds for vital local causes. The trophy, in memory of John Williams, former president, founder and inspiring personality, covers service to the sports club and to the wider community. The family would have been delighted to see the trophy going to one of those youngsters who signed up in 1970 and who will be part of the 50th anniversary celebrations next year. Dedicated to John Clinton, another founder member and former club chairman, the Volunteer of the Year award went to Martina Keyte who stepped forward a few years ago with an offer to help in and around the club. Martina helps with administration and Left, Martina with her award. Right, Nick with his trophy Energy Efficiency Awards for local company Congratulations to the Evans Group as they collected three energy efficiency awards marking their commitment to helping businesses and homeowners reduce their energy bills, tackle fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions. In 2018 the company, in Wessex Road, Bourne End, celebrated their 70th anniversary. Today the group has four divisions dedicated to providing the best in plumbing and heating for homeowners and major projects. The awards provide public recognition for the excellence in implementing government policy and encouraging best practice within the industry as it works to improve energy efficiency in homes and business.

26 A little rebellion now and then is a good thing And in they came... A good layout can give people plenty of room to display what they do. That’s what happened on Open Day at the community centre. Groups had tables, there was refreshment space and a bowling mat gave everyone the chance to try their hand at this indoor sport. Well done to those to devised the layout and had it set up in time for the opening. It didn’t take long for the early slow trickle to become a steady stream of 1 visitors. Many knew the centre and its facilities, others had never ventured in before but wanted to know more. And there was the lure of a cuppa on a wet morning and friendly advice from the keen bowlers when they decided to have a go. Organiser Sarah Little and her team were delighted with the response. Now they’re collecting comments from the exhibitors and the visitors before they start thinking about new ideas to get local people into the community centre. The barbecue and cinema screening later that day were both well supported. 1. Target distributor Cassandra Bowerman usually gets a helping hand from son William (6) 2. Carol Whitehead came in from the community market at the library next door 3. Tracey Greenfield insisted on getting into Target 4. John Tournier came down from Flackwell Heath 5. Also in Target is Jean Ferris 6. Shirley Rogers made a flower buttonhole in seconds 7. Diane Hall is now on the centre’s management team

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6 Bourne End mum Alexa Broude completed a gruelling Running mum 56 mile run in June to raise funds for a cause close to her heart. raises thousands Alexa, who lives in Fieldhead Gardens, ran the Thames Path to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital and to thank staff for their support of her three-year-old son, George, who underwent life-saving open heart surgery at the world-renowned hospital. Her target for the George Broude Team GOSH Fund was £10,000 and she smashed through that raising £11,568 to date. “When I got back to our house in Fieldhead She told Target:“I started my run at 4.30am at Gardens my friends and neighbours had Penny's Corner in Bourne End and finished at the decorated our house in bunting and came out of hospital around 6.45pm, some 14 and a half hours their houses to welcome me home.” later. The money raised so far will help families have Alex ran the 57 miles solo, but had a combination of access to accommodation provided by the 17 friends, family and hospital staff members run parts charity while their children are in the hospital. of it with her. “Donations are still coming in which is lovely.” Her husband, Daniel, was her only support/crew Alex said: “I am still recovering from the member but more than 40 friends and family exhaustion of running over 600 miles in training members cheered her along the route. which included two marathons (London and “I was welcomed at the finish by a large group of Brighton). My feet are OK, but my body needs a family, friends, hospital staff, volunteers and families at nice rest from the long distances for a little Queen Square Gardens. It was a sea of purple with while. A few mums and friends have asked me Alice (my daughter) and George holding the bunting to do the 5k training programme with them. We finish line. started it last week.” Alexa was awarded fundraiser of the month by the hospital and chef Gordon Ramsay even congratulated her on Instagram. “We have been overwhelmed by the generosity shown by those who live in Bourne End, our family and friends around the world and the local community. Our team motto is: ‘There is so much strength in kindness’ and the people involved in our fundraising so far have proved this is so true. Our next team target is: £20,000 and the next fundraiser The George Broude Team GOSH Fund is going to take part in is the 10th anniversary RBC Race for the Kids in Hyde Park, London on Saturday October 12. To donate to the charity go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/goshgeorgebrou deteam Bourne End & District

There is little sign of slowing down as our local U3A (University of the Third Age) approaches its second summer. With almost 50 interest groups, our 400-plus members are dreaming up ideas for more. Tai Chi is the latest to start, meeting weekly at Flackwell Heath Community Centre, and interest is being shown in possible groups for ‘Maths for the Terrified’, Canasta and singing for fun. Theatre outings are an ongoing part of the U3A programme, with the next matinee trip to London arranged for the musical Come From Away in October. Our monthly meeting for all members in July welcomed Ruth Walne’s talk about Life on the Africa Mercy Ships in West Africa. On August 27 at Bourne End Community Centre, 2pm, Susanna Beard will talk on The Bumpy Road to Authordom, on the ups and downs, joys and disappointments of becoming a published author of psychological thrillers in her fifties. For full details of all the groups set up and how to join the U3A, visit our website bourneendu3a.org.uk or ring chairman Mike Bellamy on 01628 523924. By Sandra Carter Bourne End & Cookham Probus Club (made from oranges and lemons from her garden in valuation on a selection of items. By Bill Leftwich Spain) sold like hot cakes (as did our homemade At the Wooburn Fête the WI’s Jarbola stall proved cakes). popular along with the chance to win £50 on the Imagine a period just over 100 years ago, the First Once again we were blessed by perfect weather 100 Squares Grid. World War just ended and Turkey forced to for our July garden party outside at Spade Oak On September 9 Nigel Eagling will regale us with surrender to the Allied forces. The ensuing Farm where we practised our line dancing. I do not his recollections of the Regional Crime Squad. occupation of Constantinople (now Istanbul) from anticipate a Bourne End WI line dance We are a small friendly group meeting on the 1918-1923, administered independently by the demonstration team any time soon. second Monday of the month in St Dunstan’s Hall victorious British, French, Italian and Greek troops, Mikron Theatre Company performed Redcoats (all at 2pm. Visitors or prospective members are created total confusion. about Butlins) at Spade Oak Farm to a field packed guaranteed a warm welcome. Email Our speaker in May, Nigel Crompton, described with members from WIs across the county. [email protected] the whole chaotic situation. Our Walking Netball group wiggles and walks on. He explained that the British troops – including our Walking Netball is accessible to everyone who can local regiments – were kept busy trying to maintain walk (no running allowed). We meet every Tuesday Inner Wheel of Bourne End & Cookham a semblance of order while filling and guarding the (from midday to 1pm) in the community centre and By Barbara Rose over-full Turkish prisons and even firefighting with everyone is welcome to join us (sessions cost UK fire tenders. £3).See the report on page 13. In May the Slough Rotarians organised a lovely Confusion? Chaos? Think of four or more factions Alternate Fridays those of us who fancy it gather charity walk from Upton Park, past the Jubilee trying to organise Brexit within our Parliament and between 2pm and 4pm at Bourne For Desserts for River and through Eton. Four of our members you certainly get a clearer picture. coffee and cake. The next gatherings are August 9 participated, one husband and a dog and all Eventually these British troops were withdrawn in and 23 and anybody who would like to join us is finished. 1923. We gained a better understanding of the geo- very welcome. An unusual request for our members was to political shaping of a region which remains a Our next meeting will be on Thursday September 5 collect unwanted costume jewellery even if broken melting pot today. at St Dunstan’s Church Hall at 7.30pm. Visitors are for Jessie’s Fund. Our contribution was taken to In June the club hosted the Ladies’ Summer always welcome and we have a short waiting list for Benson and will then go to the assembly in Lunch, organised by David and Lesley Davis. The new members. All enquiries to Leicester. The total weight with other groups was a chairman, Roger Emery, related club activities over [email protected] or call 01628 531521. staggering two and a half stone. the year and proposed a toast to the ladies followed Also in May, six members attended an by a response from his wife Margaret. international afternoon tea at Benson and the talk If you would like to join a happy, interesting and Little Marlow & Well End WI was ‘Women and Girls in India’, a charity chosen by successful Probus Club contact Terry Scott on By Pauline Clitheroe our district international secretary. 01628 626047. Our President Mercia was invited to a supporter’s In May Jane Statham summarised the proposed luncheon by Thames Valley Adventure Playground Bourne End WI 2019 resolutions on ‘Don’t Fear the Smear’ and ‘A and personally handed over our cheque (see photo By Kath Acres Call Against the Decline in Rural Bus Services’ and below). members discussed the issues. Following our AGM we welcomed our new Following on from the talk by Cindy Smulders at our Future visits to Lord’s Wood and president Elaine Morris. Our outgoing president June meeting about the devastating impact of FND were announced. Sign-up sheets were handed Mercia Hailstone has been a tower of strength for (Functional Neurological Disorder) on her Kayaking around for the craft and chat (Make a Bird), ramble our club, and we send her a big thank you. World Champion teenage daughter Georgia, we and lunch and the monthly cover to cover book If anyone is interested in making new friends, held a pop-up café on Spade Oak Wharf to raise group. having fun and also helping raise money for good money and awareness (picture below). In June Maureen and Roy Rigg, accompanied by causes, visit our website www.innerwheel.co.uk We raised £430 and Sheila Hutchins’s marmalade their dog Purdie, presented a very interesting talk on Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. The charity trains dogs to alert deaf people to sounds they would otherwise miss, like the doorbell, alarm clock and smoke alarm. Members enjoyed an afternoon tea at Lord’s Wood, Marlow Common, with an opportunity to wander around the exquisite gardens. They received a very warm reception from Millie Messum and her staff. .

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Many of our members arrived at the June meeting carrying a treasure from home eager to meet our speaker, Andrew Granger from British Bespoke Auctions. Andrew explained the whole process of selling at auction and how nowadays buyers are attracted from all over the world via the internet. He gave his

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Call Target advertising on 01628 525415 31 monthly evening talks in a sociable atmosphere. A place where all were welcomed and there would always be someone to talk to even if you were on your own. These took place in the main library, but with the lottery grant, which Seated in the enabled us to extend, we were given the means to organise events in a lovely library garden, but professional manner. looking to say I shall always remember the day I received the news. It was already a goodbye to day of celebration as the Brian Wheals archive collection was being Bourne End delivered that morning. Not only was the library acquiring valuable Library are: local archives but they would now be housed in the new extension. library manager Inka From that day we never looked back. It was at this time that a (centre) with management committee was formed under the chairmanship of Derek Julie (left) and Smith who was always on hand to offer advice or practical help. This Nicky (right) later merged into the Friends of Bourne End Library. Once the new build had been finished (and that’s a story in itself) the library was completely transformed and my wish for a cultural centre was getting closer. A beautiful tranquil garden for the enjoyment of all was also included. Instead of notice boards in our new rooms I Bourne End Community Library requested empty space and a hanging system so that we were fully A farewell message by Inka D’Agostino, equipped for monthly exhibitions. library manager From rock music gigs, quiz nights to author talks, over the years we delivered a diverse programme. Our guest authors seemed to enjoy So long, farewell, it’s time… their visits; Gerald Seymour came twice, Lindsey Davis announced that It is with great sadness that I have to announce that this is my last out of all the libraries she had visited she had never received such a Bourne End Library article. All good things must come to an end, my hospitable welcome as at Bourne End. Maybe it was all that flowing library team is disbanding and we are all leaving. sparkling wine? Before you all start panicking I can reassure you that the library is not Afternoon tea with Mark Mason was such a success that the format going to close, but will be run by a new manager and staff. was replicated when we were fortunate to host Ann Cleeves. This gives Following a review, which involved every library in the county, all me the ideal opportunity to give credit to and thank both Nicky and frontline staff had to reapply for their positions. After long and careful Julie for their hard work in organising two of our most successful deliberation and nearly 20 years working at Bourne End (Julie 16 years) events. I should also like to thank Quentin Falk who has always been we opted for redundancy. Nicky, after working here nearly 12 years, has willing to host our Q&A sessions. reapplied to another library as unfortunately there were no suitable Partnerships were formed with the Wooburn Festival, when the hours here. As I write this we are all still waiting for our exit dates. library not only became the box office but also hosted the festival It has been a wonderful 20 years and I have been blessed with a team literary weeks, as well as the Forum Players who performed their that has shared and supported my vision of making the library a summer plays in the library garden. cultural and social hub for the community. Last and not least, mention must be made to the role of our I remember when I first joined the library service as an assistant volunteers who have over the years become an integral part of the wondering why the library was closed during the Christmas Fun Night. team.Your hard work and support have been invaluable. As manager this was quickly rectified and over the years Julie’s mulled What shall I miss most? I think the friendship and comradeship not wine has become famous luring many to our doors with its aroma. only of my colleagues and volunteers, but also the social interaction and Close friendships were made to the extent that the library ladies friendliness of all you wonderful customers who have supported the would take up the travel challenge: a weekend trip abroad for less than library. £100 in pursuit of a literary location, leaving after the library closed on ED: If you would like to contribute to a leaving gift for the library ladies please Saturday and returning before the Tuesday opening. Fabulous places leave it at the community centre office during working hours. There will be a were visited, Seville, Krakow, Granada, Istanbul... box there for your contribution. The date and time of a farewell event will be I have always been keen on events and felt the need to provide widely available when details are known. Thank you.

Maidenhead Painting Club September Art Exhibition Bourne End Community Library From Wednesday 4 until Friday September 27 an exhibition of paintings by NEW LOOK FOR MARKET Bourne End Community Market has been attracting sellers, browsers and Maidenhead Painting Club will be on buyers every second Saturday of the month at the library for almost 10 display at Bourne End Community Library, years. Some know it as BECCMARK, others as simply ‘the market’ but there Wakeman Road, Bourne End. are still many residents of Bourne End and the Wooburns who don’t know it This will be our club’s first exhibition in at all. Bourne End, and we are really hoping you will take time to drop by at the library So we decided it was the right time for a bit of a makeover and one of our and enjoy our work – or even criticise it. The paintings on display are all by members of our club and cover a wide range stallholders has designed a colourful new logo and flag banner. We wanted of subjects. All our paintings, plus a selection of greeting cards, also produced by to show clearly who we are and what we offer and to portray our strong club members, will be available for purchase. community ethos. We hope you like it. Maidenhead Painting Club is a friendly, inclusive art club for all ages and abilities Our charity tombolas raise funds for well known national charities as well and, with more than 100 members, one of the largest art clubs in the area. We run as many small local ones – do get in touch if you’d like us to feature your weekly tutored and untutored daytime sessions in Maidenhead and an evening good cause. portrait workshop in Cookham. Perhaps you enjoy crafts and would like to meet like-minded crafters or, if We also organise outings to art galleries, art demonstrations and critiques, and we have suitable availability, even have a go at selling your creations? So summer outdoor painting events. whether you are selling, browsing or buying, do come along between 10am We warmly welcome new members, so please visit our exhibition, see what we and 1pm on August 10 or September 14. do, and if you are interested in joining us, further details are available on our For all enquiries, call 07989 716635 or email [email protected] website www.maidenheadpaintingclub.co.uk By Keith Francis https://www.facebook.com @bourneendcommunitycraftmarket

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01628 522604 education their child receives and the wider community receptive to the changes we need to make to allow the school to grow from strength to strength. I believe that good communication is essential for the school. A weekly letter to parents was established and was warmly received by all who wanted to know the steps made within the school, be informed of changes and be given an opportunity to respond. Becoming a weekly newsletter it also includes upcoming events, notices and, most importantly, the news section. This celebrates students’ successes from sporting results, Duke of Edinburgh trip reports and photographs of the incredible World of Work event which took place on Wednesday July 3. A Meet the Headteacher event takes place each half term, where parents can voice their concerns, Students with their awards at the worries and anxieties, as well as letting me know school’s recent Celebration of where things are working really well and how Academic Excelllence parents see the school journey progressing. These are often challenging, but always interesting and have become invaluable ways of giving parents the voice they deserve and desired. Great strides forward for Academy I have, as many parents, staff and students would Last year Target reported that Bourne End students, parents, staff and the wider school agree, used the word ‘interesting’ to describe my Academy would be joining a multi-academy trust community, Bourne End Academy should be driven first year. with their three values of Trust of Do The Right to never settle for anything less than wanting the The staffing changes, the remodelling of student Thing, Team Spirit and Think Big fitting well with very best for all students all of the time, support mechanisms, emphasis on routines and the academy’s existing philosophy of Believe, academically, pastorally, emotionally, physically and expectations, have all led to us being ready for what Engage and Aspire. mentally preparing them to be good citizens when the next academic year brings (which will include Now, as Ryan Williams comes to the end of his they leave and life-long learners. the students and staff from Burnham Park joining us first year as headteacher, he reports that Do The When I joined Bourne End in September 2018 I as their school sadly closes). Right Thing covers values that all educational found it to be the wonderful school that I had hoped I am excited by where we are, where we will be establishments, organisations or educationalists it would be. The students phenomenally responsive next academic year and immensely proud of the should believe in. to quality first teaching and learning, the staff students and staff which make up the family of committed to ensuring the best possible education, Bourne End Academy and have no doubt that next By doing the right thing for all those involved, the parents engaged in and passionate about the year will be equally interesting.

THE ACADEMY’S CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE Students, parents and staff packed the school hall at Bourne End Academy for their Celebration of Academic Excellence on July 11. Headteacher Ryan Williams thanked everyone for their commitment to the academy and especially for being there on a scorching evening. Hundreds of awards were presented across all the school years and there were individual performances featuring monologues – that were word perfect, a lengthy dance routine and outstanding vocal. It was a fabulous evening for everyone and packed with achievement. Students were thrilled to hear that they were considered ‘the most diplomatic’ group during one of their debating occasions against other schools. Praise also for students on outside visits and on field trips. Global Rock took Bourne End dance John Dunsterville with Theo students through local heats to a creditable third position Taylor and Anya Gvero regionally. John Dunsterville, chairman of Bourne End and Cookham Rotary Club, presented awards to two students for their outstanding commitment and contribution to school life. Theo Taylor’s love of science saw him supporting younger students and working with technicians. He always had a smile on his face and would assist anywhere he could to enable others. In his spare time Theo visits residents of a local care home. As a member of the Interact team he has raised money for good causes. Anya Gvero proved herself to be a leader at the academy – particularly in her work with the performing arts team working on the entry for Global Rock. She has acted as a mentor to many students over the years while being popular with staff. Anya is known for her personable manner and excellent communication skills. There were final thank yous from Head Boy Jacob Smith and his team of Tiegan Smith, Leo Eaton and Ifza Hamied STOP PRESS: Global Rock has been nominated nationally for three awards in choreography, stage use, and entertainment.

34 Support Target magazine... Buy your copy...Turn to page 16 to see how at 9.30am at St Paul’s Church. Sunday club meets 'eco-church', working with a national charity called A every Sunday in the hall during the service for Rocha. OUR LOCAL CHURCHES children of all ages. The church's Harvest Festival will have an A shorter Friday Communion Service with lunch is environmental theme. On Saturday September 21 the KEEP IN TOUCH at midday during term time in St Mary’s, Glory Mill church will be working on the piece of land adjoining Lane, Wooburn. All ages are welcome. the churchyard, developing it as a natural area with Community Church For church hire or details of activities contact wildflowers and a mixture of fruit and other native The Community Church has outgrown our current [email protected], or call trees. Part could become a natural burial area. home at Wooburn Green Primary School and our last 01628 525512, or the vicarage on 01628 521209. Neighbours and anyone interested are warmly service there will be on Sunday August 18. Facebook: St-Pauls Wooburn or visit: invited to join us that day between 10am and From September 8 the new home for our Sunday www.stpaulswooburn.org 12.30pm. We hope to start planting trees and morning services will be encourage the children to make ‘bug hotels’, followed Bourne End Academy in New St John the Baptist, Little Marlow by a bring and share Road. We welcome visitors old Thank you to all who supported Music in the Manor. picnic lunch. All are and new and would love you to It was lovely listening to our Bourne End based welcome. join us there. The service will Blend Choir singing and the Marlow Town Band The following day, begin at 10.30am playing in beautiful weather. Sunday September (refreshments from 10am). On August 25 at our 11am service we will have our 22, we will celebrate The weekly Tuesday Lunch own Songs of Praise. If anyone has a special hymn harvest with a Club continues until August 6 at they would like to introduce, Rev Sarah Fitzgerald thanksgiving service 12.30pm in the hall at the would love to hear from you on 01628 481167. at 10.30am when the church will be decorated for Chapel on the Green. After a short summer break, it A Pet Service will be on September 29 at 11am. harvest. There will be activities for the children and a reopens on September 3. It’s a great way to enjoy a Bring your pet for a 'harvest cake' with refreshments after the service. relaxed lunch and to get to know other people. special blessing. Our special Eco-Concert on Saturday October 5 at Details: 07894 143925 or email The church is open 7.30pm will include a variety of songs, poetry, prose [email protected]. on Sundays in and music on the theme of nature, creation and care Our weekly Little Steps toddler group will continue August and for the environment. Refreshments will be provided. on Thursdays during term time in the hall at the September, 2.30pm Everyone is welcome, admission is free. Any Chapel on the Green, 10am until midday. to 4.30pm. It is only donations will be shared between the Berkshire, For all activities visit our new website a 10-minute walk to Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust and www.thecommunitychurch.online. the Nature Reserve and a little further to the river so the transformation of the church's wildflower meadow do call in for tea on your way there or back. For and orchard. St Dunstan’s Church, Bourne End details of services visit www.4u-team.org/littlemarlow Together with Trinity Church High Wycombe, we St Dunstan’s parish has been ‘clustered’ with St or www.facebook.com/littlemarlow have appointed Karen Campbell as our new church Teresa’s, Beaconsfield, since 1999. Although related community worker from January. Karen is administered separately, both churches are served by St Mark’s Church, Bourne End currently working with inter-church and multi-faith the same priests and share services and parish At St Mark’s a warm welcome awaits you for our projects in Luton and is looking forward to new activities. regular Sunday services of Holy Communion at challenges here. June 20 was an important 10.30am with activities for children provided. day for 24 young Pathway family service is on the second Sunday of St Nicholas’ Church, Hedsor parishioners who were the month. During the summer with our many weddings, St confirmed by Bishop Peter. Discipleship courses run all year. In September we Nicholas is a wonderful place to experience the joy The parish summer fête at start our Alpha course at the Rectory, see our and privilege of being part of the community at St Teresa’s on June 22 was facebook page for date and time. Hedsor. The church opens on Sunday afternoons, a social success as well as We will be holding another afternoon tea on 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Do take the opportunity to come raising funds for Leonard Sunday September 15, again details on facebook. along to enjoy the quietness of the church and the Cheshire Children’s Home in Mongu, Zambia. Our home group is held each Thursday at 7.45am breathtaking views across the Thames Valley. Both parishes continue to support the One Can at 35 Blind Lane Holy Communion is at 9am each Foodbank in High Wycombe. The need increases with a short Sunday, except the second during the long school holidays, as children who summer break. Sunday when Pathway our family usually receive free school meals will not do so. Office and other service lasting just 45 minutes Future social events at St Dunstan’s include a parish workers and takes place. We now have a quiz on October 12. anyone else in weekly Sunday School which the area may find takes place in the children’s cabin. St Paul’s and St Mary’s Church, Wooburn 12.30pm mid- Fourth Sunday is a Sung We have several summer events, which we hope you week short Holy Communion service a more Communion with our choir led by will attend! convenient time to Sunday morning. A light lunch Peter Wilton. Do come along to our weekly meditation Our wildly popular Messy follows, and the service continues throughout the held each Wednesday at 1.30pm for 25 minutes and Tuesday, holiday club/crafts for summer. experience the quietness and stillness of this special kids in church hall, is on August Drop in to the Monday Cafe from 10am In the place. 13, 9.30-11.30am. church hall. Puffins our toddler group meets here on For September we are organising our Harvest Our summer open afternoons Wednesdays 10am to 11.30am during term time. Festival, Messy Harvest and a children’s concert. For of cream teas, coffee and cake See www.parishesofhedsorandbourneend.co.uk details visit are on Sundays August 4, 11, and www.achurchnearyou.com also our facebook www.parishesofhedsorandbourneend.co.uk, our 18 and 25, 3pm to 5pm at St and Twitter account @StMarksBE. To hire the hall, facebook page and Twitter account @stnicshedsor. Paul’s Church. ring Linda Joliffe 01628 521510. For baptisms, Our next family breakfast is on August 3, 9.30am at weddings and funerals contact the Rev Janet Binns Bourne End Quaker Meeting St Mary’s, with profits going to charity. Dresses on 01628 523046 A Quaker Meeting for Worship takes place in the Workshop follows, 11.30am to 2.30pm to make Target Room at the community centre at 10am on the clothes for the children of The Walk Centre. No Cores End United Reformed Church first Monday of every month. experience is required. To book family breakfast and The church will mark ‘Creation Time’ from Everyone is welcome; we stay seated in shared dresses workshop please visit September 1 until October 4, when churches across silence until about 10.40am. ybother2535.wixsite.com/website the world focus on the beauty of creation, the need Anyone present may share their thoughts during this Get ready for the annual iSingPop concert with the to protect and care for our planet and to develop period of worship, as in any Quaker meeting. We chat St Paul’s school children on September 20, 7pm. more sustainable lifestyles. briefly over tea and coffee after the meeting. For Regular services continue with Sunday Communion This is part of our church's efforts to become an more information visit www.caqm.org.uk

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Claytonbury A big thank you goes to the members of the will talk about Amersham’s Metroland: the OUR GROUP MEMBERS executive committee, who volunteer to railways coming to Amersham, the support the leaders and young people. There development of the new town and the KEEP IN TOUCH are a number of vacancies, including chair, archetypal Metro-land housing that emerged in deputy treasurer and Cub reps. If you can help the 1930s. on the executive committee or wish to make a Visitors are welcome to hear a particular 1st Wooburn Scouts donation, please contact [email protected] speaker (we suggest a donation). Our evening Beavers have been busy getting creative and If you have a young person who wants to join, starts at 7.30pm in the Eghams Room at the ended the summer term with a hike. Cubs have contact [email protected]. community centre with our speaker at 8pm. done gardening at a care home within the community, a trip to the Natural History Bourne End Horticultural Society Wye Valley Volunteers Museum and Science Museum as well as On August 15 Andrew Mikolajski will speak Do please drop in to our new office. It has the having a go at Dragon Boating. Scouts have to members and visitors about managing same address (Community Volunteer Office, done a spot of archery, firing (paper) targets at climbing shrubs, and on September 19 Wakeman Road) but you will notice a the shooting range along with other activities Carolyn Foster will share her knowledge of difference. Our 25-year-old Portakabin was at the PACCAR Scout Camp. This was low maintenance gardening. Please come replaced at the end of July by a new model with followed by a barbecue and open fire with the along to our friendly society. Details: 01628 better designed storage, up to date computer young members preparing the food themselves. 521482 or [email protected] equipment, a comfortable meeting room and a We would like to say a huge thank you to You can also find us on Facebook. welcoming area for visiting clients and councillors Mike Appleyard, Julia Langley and volunteers. Julia Adey as well as Biffa for their kind Bourne End Flower Arrangement Society A separate extra storage facility was installed donations towards the security and facilities of Still a few tickets left for our trip to the Floral behind the office for various items such as our Scout HQ in Watery Lane, Wooburn Art and Design Show on Thursday August 8 catering equipment (for the lunch club), Green. For more information visit at the Business Design Centre in Islington. wheelchairs (available for clients’ use), archives www.wooburn.wixsite.com/wooburnscouts. The £33 ticket includes travel and entrance. and other equipment. The new office was made There will be competition exhibits and possible by an extremely generous anonymous 1st Bourne End Scouts demonstrations of floral work. To book donation. Scouts have focused on teamwork and working contact 01628 482879 or We were pleased that several people at the on their cycling activity badge (cycle [email protected] Community Centre Open Day expressed maintenance and a cycle to Windsor and back On Tuesday September 3 we will be ‘Going interest in becoming volunteers and most of for an overnight camp), as well as cookery, just a little bit potty’ with Jackie Page as she them have gone on to join our team. We always building drawbridges, tomahawk throwing and demonstrates for us. It should be great fun so welcome more volunteers as drivers, minibus air rifle shooting. do come along. drivers, home visitors, lunch club or coffee The two Cub packs focused on We meet on the first Tuesday at 8pm in the morning helpers. To find out more please phone communication, fire safety and disability May Woollerton Hall at the community 01628 521027, email awareness with trips to Maidenhead synagogue centre. Members take home the displays [email protected] or visit and Holtspur fire station. They have also created during the evening if they are one of the Community Volunteer Office, to the right of played ‘capture the flag’ at Marlow Common the lucky raffle winners. To find out more ring the community centre, open 10am to midday and taken part in athletics and a football Liz Payne on 01628 476641 or email each weekday. If you would like help from one tournament. [email protected] of our services use these contact details too. The Beavers’ busy weekly sessions have included den building and handling reptiles, Bucks Family History Society RNLI South Bucks & Thames Branch including snakes and lizards and a sizeable On Tuesday August 13 Tom Doig will talk In July and August our collection activities slow tortoise. about Old Photographs --Their Care And down a little from the hectic spring where we Just before the summer break, all sections Conservation. With pollution and modern have been shaking buckets at Waitrose and joined together with parents for a fundraising materials our photographs are at increasing Sainsburys in Beaconsfield, the M40 services, barbecue, including a raffle, two tombolas, risk. Tom considers how they should be stored Morrisons in Wycombe, and High Wycombe Soak a Scout, a short AGM and a prize giving and methods of safe display. He'll also suggest and Beaconsfield railway stations. where young people were presented with strategies for the preservation of audio and Response to our volunteers kitting up in RNLI bronze, silver and gold awards in recognition video recordings. helmets and yellows (called foul weather gear of their efforts. On Tuesday September 10 Emily Toettcher by the crew) has been very positive and it is Golden anniversary for Horticultural Society “Celebrate the 50th anniversary” was the positive message from members of the horticultural society. And that’s what they did on Thursday June 20 some 50 years after the first meeting which took place in the old Red Cross hall (now New Beginnings) in Hedsor Road. There were golden table decorations, many members wore gold or yellow and the atmosphere was filled with chats, laughter and memories. Outings to gardens were recalled, annual shows, founder members like Les and Liz Lawrence, the list went on. Josey Stow and her husband Arnold joined the society within a few weeks of it Clockwise: Chairman Margaret starting. She was thrilled to be there and celebrating the Marshall with president Chris Baker anniversary. (right) and vice president Ron Cot- After proposing a sparkling toast to the society everyone enjoyed a tington (left). Member Sandy fish-and-chips meal delivered by Smiles on The Parade. There was Vosper enjoys the food and the time for the official photos before the chats and memories took over. flowers. Margaret with Josey Stow “What a great evening,” said chairman Margaret Marshall, “and they (left) and society secretary Nicola are all a lovely bunch of people who delight in their gardens.” Sevenoaks (right)

38 Call into the centre or ring 01628 522604 for details of local events clear that people are connecting us with the BBC series Saving Lives at Sea. At this halfway point we have already raised CALENDAR OF VILLAGE EVENTS around £10,000 which puts us on plan to hit £20,000 for the full year. As always the back AUGUST end of the year is our busiest period and we are 1 Thurs Community Centre Bar Quiz starts at 8.30pm. It’s a £1 per person, and the gearing up for the Lifeboat Supper in October when we will be asking all the local pubs and winning team gets the quiz takings from the night restaurants to put an optional £1 on the bill for 2 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm the RNLI. On September 6 and 7 we collect at 3 Sat Lace & Craft Day at the community centre from 10am to 4pm. See poster page M40 Services and on October 4 and 5 at 20 for details Sainsburys in Beaconsfield. 4 Sun Magpie's Nest antiques fair 9.30am to 3.30pm On July 4 a few of the local committee met 5 Mon Wooburn Pub Lunch Club, 12.30pm at The Old Bell. For a two-course lunch with Tim Dodd Wilson, a true British eccentric £10, contact has to be made for your first lunch. Ring Margaret Amos 01628 who is raising funds for the RNLI by towing a 525033 to book mega duck down the River Thames from 6 Tues CentreJazz: live music from 8pm in the community centre bar. Admission £5 Lechlade to Teddington. We met him as they includes raffle stopped for the night at The Bounty in Bourne 9 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm End by which time he and his partner Kim had 10 Sat Bourne End Community Market 10am – 1pm in the library already raised £4,000, a magnificent effort 16 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm (our picture shows 16 Fri Barbara and David’s annual charity dance at the community centre at 8pm. See chairman Mike Prager poster page 7 with the mega duck). 23 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm We are still looking for 30 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm more people to shake buckets and empty PLEASE NOTE collection boxes in pubs THERE IS NO LITTLE MARLOW VILLAGE FETE THIS YEAR and shops. The message The Little Marlow Village Fête which is usually held on the Recreation Ground in Little is simple: ‘Give us 90 Marlow on August Bank Holiday Monday will NOT take place this year. The Little minutes a year and help Marlow Village Amenities Committee is considering the possibility of arranging an save a life’. alternative event. Details of any such event will be published in a future issue of Target.

Bourne End Twinning Association Lawrence and Tracey Huxley gave us another SEPTEMBER great evening of quizzing on June 15 – thanks, folks. Fish and chips from Smiles arrived Wooburn Festival starts in September with various events this month and next. promptly halfway through to keep us going. See the full page programme on page 24. Winners by a small margin were The Barbarians who received bottles of wine all 1 Sun Magpie's Nest antiques fair 9.30am to 3.30pm round. 2 Mon Wooburn Pub Lunch Club, 12.30pm at The Old Bell. For a two-course lunch Our choir continues to share a love of singing £10, contact has to be made for your first lunch. Ring Margaret Amos 01628 with the community. Led by Alan Duncan and 525033 to book Barrie Reece, they visited Alfred Court in June 3 Tues CentreJazz: live music from 8pm in the community centre bar. Admission £5 to give a short programme, including some songs from the musical Les Misérables. includes raffle Residents were in good voice for a singalong 4 Wed Art exhibition in Bourne End Library until Friday September 27. Work by and all then enjoyed refreshments. Maidenhead Painting Club on show and for sale. See page 32 for more If you haven’t done so, hurry to get your information tickets (£4) for the garden party on Saturday 5 Thur Community Centre Bar Quiz starts at 8.30pm. It’s a £1 per person, August 17. It is ‘members only’ but there is and the winning team gets the quiz takings from the night still time to join (see below) so that you 6 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm receive our news and application forms. 7 Sat Cookham Regatta from 10am to 5pm at Marsh Meadow, Cookham. See story Always a lovely event with delicious food, page 15 or check online at www.cookhamregatta.org.uk for more details the garden party will take place 3-5pm at 58 8 Sun Wooburn & Bourne End Village Show from midday to 4pm at Wooburn Green Goddington Road, Bourne End, SL8 5TX. Park. Lots going on for all the family. See Katie Lamb’s report page 18 and A good-sized group of Bourne Enders have their poster on page 30 for more details signed up for the five-day visit to Octeville sur 13 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm Mer on September 12-16 and are cordially 14 Sat Bourne End Community Market 10am – 1pm in the library invited to meet for coffee at 15 Chalklands, 20 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm Bourne End, SL8 5TQ on Monday August 12, 26 Thur Movie night at The New Royalty Cinema, Bourne End Community Centre. courtesy of Margaret and Roger Emery. Plans Showing Stan & Ollie. Film starts at 8pm. See page 19 for details for the May 2020 return visit to Bourne End 27 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm are under way. 27 Fri Social dance with Barbara and David at 8pm. Good dancing in friendly The autumn dinner is scheduled for Saturday company October 19, so mark your diaries. 29 Sun Table top sale at the community centre 9.30am to 11.30am. Call Caroline on For information about twinning and 01628 485642 to take part membership contact chairman Wilma Johnston Ball on 01628 473872, [email protected]. Our website is The next issue of Target will cover October and November 2019 www.bebta.ukgo.com, and our ‘twin’ is Email [email protected] by Monday September 1 to get your event included Octeville sur Mer, Normandy, www.cjo.fr. in the calendar. The magazine will be published on Friday September 27

Please call into the centre and pay for your copy of Target 39 THESet and sponsoredFALCON by The Falcon Pub, Wooburn QUIZ Moor The Falcon’s quiz master, Steve, set this quiz and landlady, Katie Lamb, 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 September 2. Have a go… if nobody gets all the answers the winner will be the person with the most correct answers. Good luck! If you have enjoyed this quiz The Falcon has a weekly pub quiz which starts at 8.30pm on Mondays – it’s £2 per person. There’s money and prizes to win on the night plus a rollover cash jackpot. The Falcon Pub Shades of red is the theme for this quiz Watery Lane, 1 The band who released the album Dark Side of the Moon in 1973? Wooburn Moor, HP10 0NE 2 The actress who starred in the film The Girl with the Pearl Earring in 2003? 3 A senior ecclesiastical leader considered a Prince of the Roman Catholic Church? Tel: 01628 522752 4 The man who shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald? 5 One of the most venomous snakes in North America but rarely kills anyone because they are so reclusive? 6 The wine producing region consisting of the valleys and slopes west of the Saône, a Rhône tributary 7 The 2011 film starring Ewan McGregor, who plays a consultant helping to realise a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert? 8 The mother of John F Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Ted Kennedy? 9 This plant species is found in Central and South America and named after the German botanist Leonard Fuchs? 10 Prince and the Revolution sang about this French style of headgear in 1985? 11 The female domestic and sister of Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Picture Show? 12 The surname of the family in Till Death Us Do Part? 13 The boundary between the lips and the surrounding skin? 14 The professor in Cluedo? 15 The band who had a UK chart hit in 2011 with Moves Like Jagger? 16 The hair colour of Katherine Hepburn, Rita Heyworth, Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon? 17 The station between Twickenham and Teddington on the South Western Railway? 18 The most popular brand of evaporated milk in the UK? 19 A slang term for blood? 20 The common name for iron (III) oxide used as a final polish for metallic jewellery and glass lenses? Answers to the June/July Quiz 1 Anne Boleyn 2 Billy Connolly 3 Charles Darwin 4 Duncan Edwards 5 Emerson Fitapaldi 6 Fransisco Goya 7 Glen Hoddle 8 Henrik Ibsen 9 Inigo Jones 10 John Keats 11 Kenny Loggins 12 Lee Marvin 13 Martina Navratilova Keep an eye on the website for our 14 Nick Owen 15 Oscar Pistorius 16 Pauline Quirke 17 Richard Starkey 18 Shirley Temple 19 Tracy Ullman events and news 20 Vivienne Westwood www.thefalconpub.co.uk The winner is Daphne Stopforth, Wooburn Green.