VOL.55 No6 The Journal of Bourne End (Bucks) Community Association DEC/JAN 2020 £1Suggested price Lorraine and to light Angus

‘Safetyup first’ meansBourne the community End centre hosts again this year’s Christmas light switch on at 5.15pm. Join Lorraine on Friday December 6 at Fun Night. It will be a great start to Christmas when 10- Comments from attendees last year were year-old Mia Groszmann from Claytons unanimous in their praise of the bubbly School presses the switch that will light her television personality, and her canine chum design, alongside TV favourite, Lorraine Kelly. Angus. This year it is all change as safety precautions Lorraine is delighted to return and take part dictate that the supporting crowd need to be in this special night at the start of the festive away from the traffic along The Parade. So the season. She will stay after the lighting lighting-up event will be held outside the ceremony to give visitors the chance of selfies community centre. or autographs in the motor showroom. Be there for this festive occasion marking As usual there will be a variety of attractions the start of Christmas in the village as shops during the event, from traditional carols to the are open late, offer treats and provide retail tasty hot dogs. Funfair rides on The Parade are new ideas – many with festive features – along therapy. regulars as are Rebellion Brewery. with stalls manned by Scouts, Guides, Cubs and Helping Mia and joining in the countdown Don’t miss the reindeer who love to be Brownies – the list is endless. Bourne End welcomes back Lorraine Kelly - petted and fed. Walk the length of The Parade Father Christmas and his elves will be in their one of the village’s favourite residents. and discover Local Young Enterprise offering grotto at Bourne End Motor Company along with the giant tombola guaranteed to occupy families as they wait for a word with Santa. As usual the library will be open for Fun Night with face painting, community market stalls, WI Crafts and Cards for Good Causes. Outside the community centre there’s live music until 8pm when a cinema screening of Airplane! starts. Parking will be free in the Wakeman Road car park – courtesy of and Bourne End Parish Council. Once again Space Pod of Bourne End are sponsoring the individual children’s light. After the switch on the light will be moved to The Parade to join others created over the years (see page 4 for more about this year’s winner). Fun Night is a team effort by a great organising committee and local traders along with the Rotary Club of Cookham Bridge and a host of helpers. Ever since last year’s successful event plans for this year have been in motion – especially with regard to safety issues. Let’s make it a great one! STOP PRESS: Sappers Field, is to be the location for a film crew in early December. Brand new sitcom 24 Hours to Live will shoot scenes here between December 2 and December 11. Wooburn and Bourne End Parish Council granted the filming permission. It’s believed the money from the hiring will go to local charities. TARGET READER SERVICE Useful telephone numbers DAY CENTRE, Wakeman Road, Bourne End SL8 5SX 01628 527024 and websites WYE VALLEY VOLUNTEERS, Portacabin, Wakeman Road Bourne End SL8 5SX Target magazine is published by Bourne POLICE 101 [email protected] 01628 521027 End (Bucks) Community Association and EMERGENCY 999 distributed free to over 5,000 homes in CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 BOURNE END LIBRARY the local area. The distribution network www.thamesvalley.police.uk Wakeman Road, Bourne End SL8 5SX 0845 2303232 includes Bourne End and Wooburn Green Sunday & Monday closed. Open from 9.30am, half day as well as the outlying hamlets of , POST OFFICES www.postoffice.co.uk on Wednesday. Open Saturday until 2pm. 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2 Could you become one of the Target delivery team? November 23, organised by the residents’ association. It is one of the highlights of the year in WOOBURN Wooburn and is always welcome at what can be a dreary time of the year. RESIDENTS Looking ahead to 2020, our first meeting of the ASSOCIATION year is on Monday January 13, at 8pm. This (short) By Margaret Amos meeting usually takes place in one of our local Secretary to the Association pubs. Members enjoy each other’s company over a meal. Check the website as to where we will be. All Litter Pick – October 19 are very welcome to join us. Well, it seems as though local people like to party – It seems early to be saying this, but on behalf of and leave their drink cans and bottles behind in open the association, we would like to wish all our spaces. readers a very happy Christmas and a healthy New We certainly found plenty on the Wooburn Year and let us hope we have another successful Residents’ Association littler pick on October 19, year. which tidied footpaths and verges and in the process uncovered the secret drinking dens of Wooburn other’s company in the Falcon pub. In all it was a Moor, the western parts of Wooburn Green and the really good community event and we have already old railway line behind Stratford Drive. received emails from people wanting to take part in It was a pleasure to see some ‘new’ local faces our next litter pick. Watch this space... come and help out and gratifying that litter pickers Our photos show just a few of the pickers and were thanked by local people passing by. some (certainly not all) of the litter collected. Litter pickers then enjoyed hospitality and each Community Notice Board The parish council has put a new notice board opposite Tesco on Wooburn Green. One half is for their notices the other is for use by the community. We hope community groups will make good use of it by ringing me on 01628 Monday 13th 525033. January 2020 By the time you read this, at 8pm Father Christmas will have See above for made his appearance details around The Green in Wooburn, on Saturday

Support local shops and businesses 3 the light will hang after Fun Night. They huddled Light winner... under a big umbrella and looked up to see the Mia Groszmann has one request for her winning brackets already in position. Christmas design – the stars must sparkle. And Hopefully the rain will stay away for Fun Night they will when her light goes up above No 25 on Friday 6 December. The girls said they enjoyed along The Parade. the Christmas Light competition and Mia is On Fun Night at 5.15pm Mia (10) will press the delighted to be a winner switch, along with TV personality Lorraine Kelly, to – with her flashing stars. make her light shine out from the front of the community centre. Later it will be moved to its Our picture shows Mia permanent position to be a feature for the (left) with friend Ellie – Christmas period. they both go to Claytons Mia took friend Ellie along to show her where School.

In Spring 2020, Bourne End Bridge Club will run an eight week course that they hope will encourage bridge players to start playing at the club level. This should appeal to the many bridge players in the local area who are familiar with duplicate bridge, understand a bidding system and want to progress to being a Duplicate Bridge Club Player. The course will run every Friday starting on Friday April 17, meeting in Abbotsbrook Hall in Well End 7.15 for a 7.30pm start. There’s plenty of parking behind the hall and access is easy. Each evening will offer tuition, guidance, with pre-dealt boards, enabling pairs to play and then review their progress. No partner is needed and refreshments are included in the £3 per week fee. To find out more about us and register online, go to www.bridgewebs.com/bourneend or email [email protected] 60 years of charity cards Cards for Good Causes is 7 celebrating its 60th anniversary. Although its original shop is long gone the first shop in Beaconsfield was opened 50 years ago in the empty premises where Boots now stands. Then it became a steady move from one empty shop to the next, including the old post office. Finally it came to rest in a portakabin. It’s been there, in St Teresa’s car park, behind Waitrose, for the past 20 years as a regular festive feature leading to Christmas. Thanks to St Teresa’s connection to St Dunstan’s in Bourne End it seemed the perfect step to have a Cards for Good Causes shop in their church foyer for the weeks before Christmas. That was 14 years ago and this year there’s a wide choice of cards, gift- wrap, Advent calendars and many festive items. So make sure you call in to St Dunstan’s, meet the friendly volunteers and browse the charities and their cards before making your choice. The pop-up shop is there until Monday 16 December. Opening times are 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Saturday. Our picture shows volunteers Beryl and Ron Mann with organiser Chris Pettigrew

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Winter is here, the river has risen, not too poles like chimpanzees and hopefully their seems to be high yet, it is currently flowing very fast as a arms will go back to their usual size without more people result of the recent rains also we have their knuckles scraping the ground. buying boats to suffered strong winds, all we need now is live on. This the snow. The Rugby World Cup was a winter there are We are well and truly in ‘winter’ mode, the disappointment for all supporters. more than before river traffic has slowed right down, most Not one person visited the marina between congregating in our reach. These boats tend boatowners, having filled up with fuel, had the hours of 9am and 11am on that grey to be narrow beam barges or those of the their sewage tanks emptied and put their rainy Saturday morning. But shortly after wider Dutch Barge type. There must be boats away until next year, other than the that people began emerging and usual life about 15 this year, which is good news for us hardy few and those who live aboard their was resumed. Much coal was purchased that beacuse they often require marina services boats. day. Had we been purveyors of as we take care of their sewage and supply antidepressants, I’m sure we would have them with fuel, gas, water and coal for their The marina has had its end of season clean sold out of them. fires. up, this includes procuring a skip and filling it When the river is red boarded and flowing with all the accumulated waste from the Reflecting on the season it was generally a with a strong stream many of these boats season, other than the usual rubbish that is good one and more business was done than are unable to move and risk running out of emptied weekly. We seem to collect old last year, but we are still confused at to why water and other victuals. We can deliver boat canopies, various contents of boats boat movements on the river seemed lower these to them by the tug, but cannot help where people have refurbished inside the than last year given that all local marinas are them if their sewage tanks are full. cabin such as cookers and fridges etc. The bulging at their seams with boats. list is endless. Should we suffer floods during the winter Well, it’s back checking that Matty and We must be quick in loading the skip as if we will publish regular updates concerning Chaos are maintaining the pontoons both in we’re not the jungle drums seem to beat the state of the footpath through the marina terms of jet washing them clean and and, in no time, it will have mysteriously on our Facebook page. We must be aware of checking all the nuts and bolts are still there filled up, but not with our mess. We will fill the dangers of walking through floodwater, and tightening up any loose ones. It’s also the said skip to its load line and call the hire you cannot see where you are walking and if that time of year when we begin working to company to come and remove it. If they you trip and fall it is just too easy to be our financial year end and preparing the new picked it up as fast as they delivered it, it washed away with the current, the strength mooring contacts for the coming year. There wouldn’t look like a model of Mount Everest of which should never be underestimated. is no rest for the wicked. protruding above the load line. Still, this year Last year we were lucky in the fact that we All the staff at the marina wish one and all a at least we didn’t have a sofa placed on the did not suffer flooding. very merry Christmas and New Year, but top, every cloud... With the river in its current state, which is please remember ‘Don’t necessarily get too fast flowing although not particularly high, sober unless you’re driving’. The marina building is still a work in we have already had to rescue a boat where We are holding our Christmas luncheon progress with changes to its appearance the owner ‘misjudged’ the current and afternoon as usual at the Black Lion on now becoming more evident. The changes ended up sideways to the stream resting on December 12 from 1pm onwards. I have no focus on increasing the size of the balcony the bows of two other boats. In order to idea why a certain Boris Johnson chose this and enclosing it with a retractable awning so remove the boat, we had to use the tug to day for the General Election. This is an open that it can be used all year round and not pull her off and in achieving this the canopy house to share in an election-free just during the summer months. It is hoped was quite badly damaged. atmosphere with boat owners, friends of the that shortly the scaffolding will have been Quite often damage can be caused in such marina and local people. removed and the ‘new look’ will be there for situations and there is no way you can If you would like to pop in for some winter all to see. I am sure we will all be impressed; manhandle a boat that finds itself wedged in warmth you will be very much welcomed. the computer impression looks great. by the current without using brute force. In We hope that everyone emerges in 2020 When moving in and out of the office it’s this case there was some damage, but no unscathed and in good health. rather like taking on an assault course. We’ll one was injured, or worse. miss it when it’s been removed. 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6 Why travel far when you can shop locally? SMALL BUSINESS MATTERS with Sylvia Bourhill Five ideas to help your small business find its next best customers Thanks to the internet, it’s possible to reach new customers anywhere in the world. But when finding new growth opportunities for your business, your marketing needs to be creative. Create a social media group Social media sites like Facebook make it possible for businesses to create custom online communities. You can ask your customers to sign up for a community where you share your events. And it doesn’t need to be restricted to online experiences. If you run a local business, figure out creative experiences to get people into your shop. Consider running a company blog where you can publish stories of success – or client testimonials. Run webinars It might be difficult to get people to a face-to-face event, so consider hosting a webinar. Google ‘webinar platform’ to find a range of options available, ranging in cost from free to hundreds of pounds per month. You can host live webinars or pre-recorded ones and tailor these to be educational or even consider hosting an interactive workshop. Maybe create several pre-recorded webinars then you can save them and make them accessible on your website. Run a direct mail campaign If you, like me, hate getting all that junk mail, remember that if you run a direct mail campaign you’ll want to take a thoughtful, tailored and personalised approach. Offer a voucher for a complimentary dessert, free trial or discounted first purchase. Create an email newsletter Keep in mind that your target audience’s attention span is likely spread thin and it can be tough to bring something new to his or her attention. You could publish a regular email newsletter sharing content or updates about your business. To do this, you’ll need to build an email list – but be careful not to fall foul of data protection laws. Don’t stop there Think of ways to integrate your digital marketing strategies with a physical presence. Never leave home without a business card. Recognise that reaching more people means being thoughtful about the messages that you put out. If it all sounds too daunting – get a good digital marketing company to do it for you. It doesn’t have to cost the earth. Sylvia Bourhill, Another Answer Books & Accounts www.anotheranswer.co.uk BRIDGE PLAYER S BIDDING QUIZ

Bourne End Bridge Club has compiled some of the best quiz questions which have appeared in English Bridge. Try this one set by Julian Pottage: You are West. What should you bid on the given auc- tion at pairs? ªQ J 9 5 W N E S ©10 4 3 1ª 2§ ¨K 10 6 4 2 2ª3§Pass Pass §4? Julian Pottagegives his answer on page xx. English Bridge is published by the English Bridge Union. Wooburn and Bourne End Parish Council Working with the Community by Gail Laybourne Councillors goodbye and hello WDC Parking Services will close the payment to the Wooburn Residents’ Association who are We are sad to report that Mike Balbini has decided machines and attach a simple notice stating that purchasing the tree. to stand down from the parish council. Mike was co- parking is free on that day only and the date. opted onto the council in October 2011 and Although parking will be free, normal parking Christmas & New Year represented the Bourne End ward. During his time restrictions will apply, so illegal parking in disabled We are once again offering to recycle your discarded with us he had sat on all the committees at some bays, on yellow lines or across two bays etc will be Christmas trees. Please follow the signs from the point and was vice chairman of some and chairman enforced and penalties issued if necessary. main gate to the top of the cemetery from January 2 of Finance & General Purposes. Mike will be missed to see where to leave them. The groundsmen will by everyone and we all wish him every success in Neighbourhood Development Plan The latest draft of the Neighbourhood Development chip them and spread the chippings in and around the future. the muddy areas of the parish. Please look out for We would also like to welcome Tom Dredge who Plan can be found on the following web link: https://www.wooburnparish.gov.uk/latest-draft-ndp/ notices on the cemetery gates and parish was co-opted onto the parish council at the Full noticeboards nearer Christmas giving you all the Council Meeting in October. Cllr Dredge became our Short and Sweet information. Please note this offer only refers to real 16th councillor and will be representing the Bourne Christmas trees. End ward. We hope he enjoys his tenure. The organisers of Bourne End Fun Night have We still have one remaining councillor place purchased a new artificial cone Christmas tree with The parish council offices will be closed on available. If you are interested in joining us please integrated lights for Penny’s Corner which will be Wednesday December 25,Thursday December 26 visit our website or contact the clerk at: placed further up near the train station. This will be Wednesday January 1. Please note that our normal [email protected] 01628 522827 put up and taken down by them each Christmas. office hours during the Christmas period may be subject to change. www.wooburnparish.gov.uk Trees Open spaces Alastair Cunningham, arboriculturalist from Wycombe Well, this year has shot past at lightning speed and District Council, was recently paid to undertake a tree Christmas will soon be upon us. Children have Watery Lane play area had fencing installed recently entered their final half term of the year and are no for safety. This was done as part of the programme survey of all the trees we are responsible for. The go-ahead has been given to do work to all the doubt hoping for snow during their school holiday. in the parish to have fencing around play areas. This is the last parish Target article of the year and The groundsmen have started their winter hedge trees flagged up in the survey as per Alastair Cunningham’s schedule. Work to the most urgent it only remains to be said that all of us at Wooburn & cutting and will make their way around the parish Bourne End Parish Council would like to wish council hedges during this time. ones started on November 11. As per last year, there will be a Christmas tree on everyone in the parish a very Merry Christmas and a Free parking Wooburn Green. Two of our district councillors, Julia happy and peaceful New Year. The final date for free parking in Wakeman Road is Adey and Julia Langley, have kindly contributed Friday December 6 for the Bourne End Fun Night. towards the cost of the tree from their ward budgets Meeting Dates Full Council: Jan 28 Open Spaces, Allotments & Burials: January 7 Planning, Highways & Lighting: December 11, January 8 & 29 F&GP: January 14 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 for information on www.wooburnparish.gov.uk

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8 The parish council offices are just inside the cemetery entrance TAKE YOUR TARGET Nicola Sevenoaks, of Waborne Road, Bourne End says: “We remembered to take our Target magazine all the way to Canada and Niagara Falls. We went there in August to meet my Canadian cousins for the very first time, so it was a bit of an adventure for us and while waiting to board at Heathrow we decided to visit Niagara first. We had an enormous hotel room with a view of the famous horseshoe falls and were able to see the fireworks. After breakfast next morning we walked down to get some photos. It’s quite a humbling experience because the falls are so much bigger than I imagined, and the water is just all powerful.I absolutely loved it.

TAKE YOUR TARGET TOO This picture of Pat Tarsey from Wooburn Common and Jo Davies from Wooburn Green was taken at the fountains in the Peterhof Palace gardens, St Petersburg during a September cruise to the Baltic. They told us: “We were lucky to see the fountains in operation, as they are only turned on three times a day and once the temperature drops they are not turned on until the following year. Absolutely magnificent as is the interior of the palace. We were also privileged to see Swan Lake performed by the Russian State Ballet - superb. A wonderful holiday and experience. There is so much more to see, and we hope to travel back again someday." Turn to page 39 for our calendar of local events 9 Peace Garden’s verse highlights message Rotary’s Elizabeth Yardley delighted in the official unveiling of Bourne End’s Peace Garden on the International Day of Peace. She reported that, after months of planning, the garden on Penny’s Corner in Bourne End was ready and was unveiled together At the unveiling and below, peace doves with a special poem for peace written by schoolgirl Mollyanne Flynn. Financed by Rotary, in conjunction with Wooburn and Bourne End Parish Council, it is a very special School choir addition to the village scene. Penny’s Corner has a rich history reflecting the development of the village from a few cottages on the road from Marlow to Cookham, through its industrialisation and popularity as a Victorian and Edwardian tourist destination for those seeking a day’s boating on the . Parish council chairman Sue Wagner unveiled the plaque assisted by Ian Fraser from Rotary. It was decided that a ‘Poem for Peace’ competition should be held annually, with an etched copy of each winning entry having pride of place on the stone plinth. At the end of the year each winner e signs  peace will receive their plaque as a memorial of their contribution. A ite bird in the sky, This has been a community project, jointly financed by the parish council and Rotary, with Elegant as it p by. anonymous donations from well-wishers. Detailed plans were drawn up, approved by the parish council and sent out to tender. Bourne End and Cookham Rotary was extremely fortunate in Watching the stars with family at night, being awarded two generous grants from Rotary Thames Valley District. Siing togher, no reason to ght. All Rotary club members contributed to the planting scheme of white and blue perennials in the Warm summer months enjing the sun, garden and generous donations were received from the public. When the local community got together for the big unveiling event Ian Fraser welcomed everyone. The garden was then blessed Friends laughing and having ls  fun. by Reverend Janet Binns of St Marks Church and Father Sean Healy from St Dunstans. Everyone A eld full  beautiful owers, joined in singing Everlasting Peace before the plaque with the Poem for Peace was unveiled. Standing tall even en it showers. Mollyanne Flynn of St Paul’s Primary School then read her winning poem, The Signs of Peace, before paper doves were offered for personal messages of peace to be planted or taken home to Ls  countri no longer at war, spread the peace message further afield. Ging along like never before. “It has been a very enriching experience.” said Ian Fraser. “Mollyanne’s poem shows remarkable maturity in its expression of what peace means to a ten-year-old”. If everyone’s want for love can be eed, All entries for the inaugural ‘Poem for Peace’ competition can be seen in the reference section of We will have the peace that we need. Bourne End Library to inspire others to enter the competition in years to come.

10 Support your local businesses THANK YOU FOR CHINA, COLLECTING, CAKES AND COFFEE The thanks are endless as Target’s flag day proved to be a great occasion raising £601.25 for the community magazine. Thank you again, and again and again. From collectors who stood along The Parade to distributors who turned up for coffee and cake, plus many more who browsed and bought the vintage china, a heap of grateful thanks. Vintage china had been donated when Target celebrated its 50th anniversary five years ago with an elegant tea party and a Target awards ceremony. Since then it has been hired out for numerous celebratory events by a range of organisations from Rotary to WI. Money raised went to Target to help the community magazine maintain its high standard in the face of reduced advertising revenue. But all good things come to an end. Space in the cupboard was urgently needed as the community centre expanded the activities it offered. And the vintage china was reduced by the occasional breakage. With the approach of Target’s flag day it was decided to combine the sale of china with the collection and throw in coffee and cakes as well. Laid out on tables the china looked lovely. Cups and saucers were matched up and there were loads of lovely plates and cake stands. Milk jugs, sugar bowls and teapots completed a pretty picture that brought back memories for many. There were no prices, we just requested donations to Target. The response was great as the china was wrapped before going off to new homes. Helpers poured coffee, or tea, sliced cake and chatted happily through the morning. Collectors called in for a cuppa and a browse after their stint in the village. Cake donations were snapped up. It was a lovely morning for everyone with the final great news that all the china went off to new homes, no cakes were left and it hadn’t rained on the collectors. Thanks again for the £601.25 which goes towards maintaining Target – your community magazine. Images: Top row (l to r) Elizabeth Levings delivers around Stratford Drive Ann Wheals delivers along Marlow Road Steve Phelps (and grandson Ben) deliver part of Goddington Road Middle row (l to r) Rosie O’Hagan delivers Goodwin Meadows Pat Lambdendeleivers to Telston Close Judy Varley came for coffee Bottom row (l tor) Doug Meredith delivers Southbourne Drive, his wife Eirwen checks out the china Some of the pretty china available on the day

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As reported in the last issue of Target, Pedr Charlesworth completed his mammouth 18 month cycle trip from Bourne End to Sydney Australia this summer. We’d expected to catch up with him back home in Bourne End with his feet up, but it seems the intrepid explorer had other ideas... “Cycling from Bourne End to Sydney had me really basking in a smug afterglow as I enjoyed my time in the city. I’d completed what I told everyone I wanted to do before setting off, but I hadn’t finished what I’d wanted to do for myself. I knew there and then that I needed to try and complete what I’d scrawled down on a couple of pieces of paper before leaving. I had to try and cycle around the world. So I packed up my life once more before boarding my second plane of the trip. Quickly, any of that smug afterglow that still remained was whipped away in the gale force wind and sideways sleet that greeted me at the tiny Invercargill airport - right at the bottom of New Zealand’s South Island. It was the height of winter here, and the brutal winds and recent snows were letting me know about it. Despite the harsh conditions however, the riding was incredible. I enjoyed deviating away from the roads, instead weaving over remote mountain tracks with three days worth of food --usually five tins of baked beans and some noodles. After what had become at times a monotonous journey, this was the adventure and excitement I’d so craved. So I continued on choosing the path less trodden at every occasion possible up to Auckland - where I am now. So what next? In short, a few months of cycling from Lima, Peru, to New York, the United States, before Edinburgh to Bourne End. But I want to do things a little differently now. I’d ridden to Sydney purely for myself, with the idea that I wasn’t bound to any place and could instead deviate and not go to Sydney at all if I desired. This time I know where I’m going, I’m happy to be ‘shackled’ to a rough route of my choosing. So I would like to raise money for charity in doing so. This morning I set up a just giving page (https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lima-to-ny- cycle) to raise money for Off the Record, a charity specialising in mental health services for young people in Bristol. During my time there as a student, I saw many friends battle with their mental health, and in my final year, four first-year students tragically took their lives in the first term alone. Please help me make a difference!”

12 Support events at the community centre Magical illuminated boat parade

When the illuminated boat parade came into being as a special river event marking the summer merging into autumn, it was a visual treat for river folk. That was a few years ago. This year it was so much more as the number of boats increased, lighting effects were even more eye-catching and even individual rowers were illuminated, looking decidedly spooky in the darkness. Andy Annabelle took this and other photos using the camera on his drone or from the river bank. Spectators packed the banks, the public open spaces in the marina and at Spade Oak Wharf. As the boats passed by there was applause and delight at the variety of colours and the imaginative way each boat had set out to make an impact against the dark river and the dark sky. At Spade Oak Wharf members and friends of Bourne End WI sold Tradition revived Last year a tradition of seeing a large Christmas Tree on Wooburn hot dogs, glow sticks, popcorn, hot drinks and sparkling wine. And Green was revived thanks to Wooburn Residents Association and sold out of everything vowing that more supplies will be needed for Wooburn and Bourne End Parish Council. Now thanks to everyone next year as the number of families using that open space seems concerned this tradition continues as a tree will sparkle on The likely to increase. Green again. Look out for it as you walk across The Green. The great news was that £550 was raised for Longridge Activity Around it are glittering stars and panels acknowledging the help Centre. and inspiration provided to revive this festive tradition. In Bourne End a decorated tree will go on Penny’s Corner for the Many thanks to everyone who made such an effort to take part first time to join the lights along The Parade. It provides a festive providing something completely different on our dark river against a look for everyone to enjoy. Why travel far afield when there are so night sky. many good things on offer in the shops of the villages of Bourne End and Wooburn Green? Bourne End Junior Craft Show 2019 From cupcakes to Hama beads via embroidery and collage there was something for everyone at the seventh annual Bourne End Junior Craft Show held at the library in Wakeman Road on Saturday October 5. Organisers Sue and Amy Croall were absolutely delighted with both the quality and quantity of entries: “We had a few new classes this year which were very well supported,” said Sue. “They will definitely be making a return to the schedule next year.” For the first time this year the number of entries exceeded 300. “The first year we only had 45 entries,” said Amy, whose idea the whole show was in the first place. “We’ve really grown year by year.” Photos of many of the amazing entries can be found on the website www.bejuniorcraftshow.co.uk thanks to official photographer Kate Wallace. Triumphant trophy winners included Xanthe Murphy (pictured) who walked away with the cup for Judges’ Favourite as everybody loved her decorated cupcakes pictured bottom left.

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One thousand tickets and champagne to celebrate When Cecilia Williams booked tickets for herself and husband Peter to enjoy a visit to the movies she didn’t realise the importance of her booking. Since the New Royalty Cinema opened its doors at the community centre there were always plans to celebrate when a thousand tickets had been sold. Cecilia’s booking was that ticket. On Sunday October 27 the couple were waiting to see Murder on the Orient Express, but before the screening chairman David Foster made a special presentation to Cecilia and her husband. A bottle of champagne was handed over and he thanked them, and all those enthusiastic cinemagoers who have supported the return of movies to Bourne End, for being part of this new venture at the community centre. Cecilia and Peter from Kiln Lane were delighted to receive the champagne and believe that the cinema is a good idea for Bourne End. They are pictured here with chairman David Foster (centre). Pick up a penguin

Every autumn for the past three years Headway South Bucks has held a special themed day for those who use their brain injuries day centre in Bourne End. There have been visiting reindeer, owls and for this year they invited two delightful Humboldt penguins to come along and meet everyone in October. The day started with tea or coffee and penguin biscuits kindly donated by the Co-op in Bourne End. Then there were penguin word-searches, wooden penguins to paint, penguins made from facecloths, penguin pairs game, penguin cupcakes and edible penguins made from olives, carrots and cream cheese. Great fun for everyone. After all these activities it was time for a fish and chips lunch followed by a slice of cake. This was followed by a fabulous raffle where many of the gifts had been donated by businesses in Bourne End. Headway South Bucks are very grateful for these donations. Then came the best part of the day when Charlie and Pringle waddled into the May Woollerton Hall at the community centre completely unphased by the large group of people waiting to greet them. Waddling round the hall they almost seemed to pose for photos as cameras snapped cute pictures and everyone smiled with delight. The penguins came from Amazing Animals who are based in Chipping Norton and their keepers told everyone lots of interesting facts about them. Many had the chance to stroke and cuddle the cute creatures. “They felt so soft,” was the immediate comment, said with a big smile. Headway South Bucks knows these events are really appreciated by those who use the service at the day centre in Bourne End. However it could not take place without the continued support of their dedicated volunteers. Who knows what the themed day will be for 2020? Watch out for details in Target. Headway South Bucks can be contacted at the community centre in Bourne End on Tuesday, For all your vehicles needs Wednesday and Thursday if you would like to talk about the services they provide or would like to consider volunteering. SupportSupport your the Londoncommunity Olympics magazine 2012 - Target 15 JAMIE’S TOURS RECRUITING! Picking up at a location near you! Headway South Bucks – Bourne End Start 2020 with fun and laughs Mystery Tour based charity helping people Never disappointing with surprises galore with An Acquired Brain Injury and a good time guaranteed Thursday 23 January £24pp Due to changes in our resourcing team, we need to recruit a new Resource Centre Co-ordinator. Thriplow Daffodil and country fair Volunteers run this charity fundraiser with live music. The village welcomes you to enjoy its Would you be able to join us? The role is both 100 stalls then watch the blacksmith at work interesting and rewarding. Working in partnership and see the Civil War unfold before you. with your fellow co-ordinaries, you will be responsible for supervising £28.50pp includes admission Resource Centre activities (coordinating volunteers, supporting the Team Leader and helping to organise the different activities run at the Other spring outings include Warwick Castle Resource Centre) and Kew. Ask for details! We need someone who is empathetic, caring, reliable and hardworking. Looking ahead for a Spectacular Holiday At the same time we need someone who works well independently and Royal Hotel, Weston-super-mare is a good team player. Does that sound like you? Five days/four nights in this superb hotel with trips to Wookey Hole, Wells – with its We need someone who can work up to 24 hours a week: at Resource magnificent cathedral – and stopping Centre, 9.30am to 4pm, Tuesday to Thursday, with some additional hours in Bath and Cirencester. worked away from Resource Centre for admin, training, attending £420 pp (based on two sharing) meetings etc. A big ‘thank you’ to all our travellers with best wishes for Christmas and 2020 You would be joining a highly motivated team of staff and volunteers committed to delivering professional services to all of our clients. Phone or email Jamie to go on the mailing list www.jamiestours.com For further information, job description and an informal chat please Ring 01494 416500 Mob 07714583215 contact the Coordinator Team Leader – Sharon Smith by email in the or email [email protected] first instance: [email protected]

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16 Support your local library The most exciting thing I found out is that By Jo Murray, parish clerk TfB used top-of-the-range Etnyre Chipper Little Marlow Parish Council Spreaders (which do surface dressing in one Abbotsbrook Hall and The Pavilion when) and got googling. It turns out that TfB clean sweep) and there are only two in the These are both available to hire and offer great (Transport for ) a joint country. Councillor Kath Acres spaces for birthday parties, gatherings or clubs. initiative between Ringway Jacobs and Bucks Flytipping Please contact Abbotsbrook Hall hiring County Council has a budget for 2019/2020 of Our greatest frustration as a parish council administrator, Mrs Samuels, on 01628 528936 £15 million for road surfacing (it was £20 this year was our inability to have the piles of or the clerk for The Pavilion in Little Marlow. million in 2018/19). fly-tipped waste removed from Muschallick You are more than welcome to call and visit Buckinghamshire County Council has Road, the approach road to the Spade Oak either venue prior to booking. 3200km (357km of A roads and 2880km of Gravel Pit site and the Thames Water Sewage minor roads) to look after and these roads works. Allotments are valued (as a Bucks County Council asset) We have a number of vacant plots of different As the fly-tipped waste was on a private road at £4.2 billion. shapes and sizes. Should you be interested, on private land, its removal was the It may surprise you that, in February 2019, it please contact the clerk. responsibility of the landowner. All our was reported by the Department of Transport attempts to persuade the landowner to take Road resurfacing (using their Road Condition Indicator) that action fell on deaf ears. By the time you are reading this I am sure that only four per cent (14km) of Buckinghamshire However, the good news is that the land has the resurfaced Marlow Road will be a joy to County Council run A roads and 5% (144km) now been bought by Wycombe District pedal and motor along. While the overnight of B and C roads needed maintenance. Council and I am delighted to report that road closures caused some angst I am sure we Re-surfacing costs between £29 and £59 per within a few weeks of buying the land, they are all pleased this resurfacing has happened. square metre and should give the road arranged for the waste to be removed. They I wondered about how much this all cost another 10 years of life. I will endeavour to are now in discussion with Thames Water (and who decides what needs repairing and find out what our new road ended up costing. about the measures which need to be put in place to prevent fly-tipping on this road in the future. Meeting Dates Parish Council: Dec 17, Jan 28. All meetings are held at The Little Marlow Pavilion at 8pm, unless stated otherwise, and are open to press and public. Parish Office opening times are 9.30am to 1.30pm Monday, Wednesday & Thursday. Please call or email if you have any queries. The Pavilion, Church Road, Little Marlow SL7 3RS [email protected] Tel: 01628 890301 Twitter: @littlemarlowpc

Every once in a while - take the scenic route 17 Environmental report by parish councillor Katie Lamb Christmas is just around the corner and with a new year about to begin we have already started to make plans for the spring. But firstly to Christmas, with exciting news about Christmas trees. Following on from last year, once again with thanks to Wooburn Residents Association, we will be having a Christmas tree lighting up Wooburn Green. Also thanks go to Nick Pink and David Davis as there will be a cone tree brightening up Penny’s Corner for the very first time. I’m sure both will look fantastic and will really make the villages feel festive. We will also be running the tree recycling project again this year. So when the Christmas season ends don’t forget to take your tree to the cemetary in Town Lane, where the parish council will shred them and use the chippings in all the muddy areas like park entrances. Stoles and You will have noticed that the Peace Garden Scarves make at Penny’s Corner is now finished and was officially opened on World Peace Day (see page the perfect 10). Christmas This was a joint project between the Rotary Club and the parish council with the idea to gift – choose create an area in which to sit and reflect. one from No25 Rotary has also given us some Purple Pinkie Crocuses which we have planted around the foot of the clock, as a reminder of the Rotary’s worldwide Purple Pinkie campaign to eradicate Polio. Rotary pays for Polio vaccinations which are given on a sugar cube - the only problem being that kids love to eat sugar cubes, so after their dose they would run to the back of the queue to get another one. To stop this from happening once a child has had the vaccination their little finger is dipped in purple dye, hence the phrase ‘a purple pinkie’. If you have been down to Watery Lane in Wooburn Moor recently you will have seen the new fencing surrounding the play equipment. As in the other parks, the idea is to keep dogs away from the play area and to give the children a safe area to run around. This is the last park to be done and completes the recommendations from the original working party, which was set up to look at the needs of all the open spaces in the parish. The parish council has also ordered a new notice board to replace the old damaged one and are hoping to add a bench to be placed outside the play area. With these improvements and the tree work due to be done over the next few months Watery Lane open space will be looking very smart indeed. I would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Don’t forget to recycle your Christmas tree and leave some tasty treats out for the birds during the cold winter months. 18 To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS Movie time... Two very different musical treats coming up in December and January (see posters left) Fisherman’s Friends is based on a true story about the singing group of Cornish fishermen from Port Isaac who were signed by Universal Records and achieved a top 10 hit with their debut album of traditional sea shanties. The movie Bohemian Rhapsody has been accredited with bringing the great Freddie Mercury and Queen to the attention of a whole new generation. It tells the story of how the band was formed and hit dizzy heights of fame, and culminates in their famous performance at Live Aid 1985. An enthralling celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer brilliantly portrayed by Oscar winner Rami Malek. If you have mobility problems or use a wheelchair...The community minibus, with an automatic lift, will provide transport for all the cinema showings. Wye Valley Volunteers are keen to get more people with mobility problems out of their homes for a great afternoon or evening at the movies. When you buy your ticket just say that transport is needed and supply your address and telephone number. It’s as simple as that. Turn over for more Community Centre News

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were organised for the members so they arrived fresh to fish. There would This pas ANGLING CLUB be a fish and chips supper before their return. Happy days. fish and ta RIP ROY SAVIN When the club lost Hedsor Wharf, Roy, along with a few other members, peg at ma Angling Club chairman stuck with the club and organised how it could continue without their There we water. That has continued to this day. determine It is with a very heavy heart we say Roy did not have a meek and mild personality and would not tolerate any called it. goodbye to our dear friend Roy who ‘nonsense’. He loved his fishing and fished as much and as often as he In Septe died in October. It seems unreal that in could. His great love was fishing the rivers. He said h May we were acknowledging his long Roy could be stubborn and always told you what he thought of you. That surprised and outstanding commitment to the said, he was kind, made you laugh and went out of his way to make He fishe club and now we are honouring his members welcome and comfortable. Sadly this memory. He encouraged input when it came to fishing. He also made sure 31. Roy started as a member and everyone could get to matches and knew how to get to the venue. His The club throughout the years he has served on straightforward way sorted out difficult personalities, all clubs have them, will miss R the committee in various roles and for always steering the club right. Roy had a gift for sorting problems if they be a hard some considerable years to present day he has been chairman. It is hard arose. I am sure to pay tribute to such a large and strong character in just a few When I joined, some years ago, he used to call me ‘thingy’. He could when we paragraphs. There are so many stories and he always had the best never remember my name much to the amusement of the guys. It didn't daft lot an interest of the club and its members foremost in his efforts and thoughts. last long and he made me feel part of the team right from the start. RIP Roy When the club had its own water at Hedsor Wharf Roy would always be Some of our members have been members for nearly as long as Roy. I down there. If a swim needed mending or even making he would be seen know they will miss his lifelong friendship and his guidance. We will trudging along with tools and wood to sort it out. He was the driving force certainly miss his little anecdotes at meetings. in the affiliation with Oxford and District Association giving the club more In 55 years Roy has seldom missed a match. He has been struggling waters to fish. with cancer for more than 14 years. He would make light of it and say he He would travel to meetings in Oxford. Coach trips to the river Severn had been lucky. This past 12 months has been a huge battle for him. He still continued to sh and take care of the club. We would try and get him to take a close centreJAZZ eg at matches to make things easier, but he would not have it. There were days when he really should have given in, but he was etermined to fish as an equal and would not allow any ‘favouritism’ as he in the bar alled it. In September Roy informed us all that he would not be coming anymore. e said he wanted us to remember him as we had always known him. He Make a date with our regular jazz evenings in urprised us all by turning up at our October match. the community centre on the first Tuesday of each month. He fished, caught a decent weight, gave us cheek and pulled our legs. We provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere for jazz adly this was for the last time. Our dear friend lost his battle on October enthusiasts and lovers of live music. Music starts at 8pm. 1. The club will continue in his footsteps and we hope to do him proud. We The £5 entrance includes raffle ticket ill miss Roy beyond words, he has always been with us. He will certainly with great prizes. It’s unmissable! e a hard act to follow. I am sure in the future when we are fishing and we lose a big fish, or hen we have the hook stuck in a tree, Roy will be looking down on us The Dixieland Swing Kings December 3rd aft lot and laughing. The Power House Band January 7th RIP Roy. Michele Smith - club secretary 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

ANNIVERSARY BOOK a half term break. Can anybody do CONGRATULATIONS The long awaited book entitled Bourne better than that for obscure or remote End Junior Sports Club - An Outstanding use of club merchandise? Send your PIP WILLIAMS best photo evidence in to Liz Hutton Our regular followers will recall Story is now released for sale just in time successes by Pip Williams, a former to be a Christmas present for all those [email protected] for entry in the next newsletter and you could win a prize. member of the club’s swimming section, who have been a part of our wonderful last year. story. Well she has just excelled again in It is a true souvenir for future FOOTBALL SECTION Sheffield at the Swim England Masters generations of Good news, we have found a coach for National Championships winning a children joining the the U8s girls team so we are now Bronze medal in the 100m breaststroke club. It costs £10 and welcoming those interested to come followed by a gold and lifetime best in is packed with along. We hope to follow with an U10s the 50m breaststroke. information, team soon. For more information memories and lots of contact: Clare Leighton photos. You can buy [email protected] your copy from Congratulations Jeremy, Joe, Sam, Jon, Bourne End Motor Alan, Craig, Ralph, Michael and Punit Company, Wakeman who all completed their FA Level 1 Road, Bourne End SL8 5SX (cash or Coaching Certificates recently under the cheques only please) or from our watchful gaze of FA tutor Simon East. website which can be paid with a direct They will be coaches for Mini Kickers, debit payment (details on the website). Under 7s, Under 8s, Under 10s and There will be a small charge to cover Under 11s teams. Joe and Sam are part postage and packing). of our coach development scheme and Alternatively you could write to BEJSC have been part of the club since they Sports Hall, New Road, Bourne End were little so we are thrilled they are SL8 5 BW enclosing your cheque for taking their first steps in coaching with £12.50 plus your return address. Don’t the club. miss out, this is a fabulous read! As they were too young to take the badges last year they helped out in the Pip (pictured) was delighted with that COMPETITION TIME sports hall to gain experience and have as our photo shows, but also very proud The club’s 50th Anniversary ‘merch’ is now followed up with the course. We of her daughter Sarah Collin, also a proving popular with some of our hope they will be the first of many. former club member, winning a silver in swimmers. Here (below) is Andrew If any current U18s are interested in the 800m free and bronze in the 400m Hannaford with his hand luggage bag of getting involved, please contact free this year. choice at Singapore’s Marina Bay during [email protected] Wonderful achievements from both swimmers. TABLE TENNIS The demand has grown yet Sports on offer to club members again. Head count as of If you have any questions please email November is 36 players. To offi[email protected]. cater for this Tony has initiated a further session on Saturdays. Climbing parties The new times started on Did you know you can book a climbing November 9 and will run party at our sports hall? We cater for consecutively for six weeks. ages six and over; participants need no Beginners from 1.30pm to experience as they will be guided by our 2.30pm. Intermediates from instructors. Please take a look at our 3pm to 4.30pm with the website (www.bejsc.co.uk), contact the option of only staying for a one office on 01628 528110 or email hour. Advanced 4.30pm to 6pm. offi[email protected] to find out more.

For information on clubs using our premises please contact the sports hall www.bejsc.co.uk email: [email protected]. Chairman: Matt Todd 01628 528110 Editor: Liz Hutton 01628 478168 Manager: Pete Sherwood 01628 528110 mobile 07710 132424 Sports Hall: (answerphone) 01628 528110 arrival we were met by the Dean of Monmouth University, Kenneth Womack, and Sharing memories his wife who looked after us throughout our visit. It was Kenneth who was to interview me on stage the following evening, so I gave him of Abbey Road... some questions to ask me for which I knew Ken Townsend has lived in Bourne End all his life. the answers. His family owned one of the boat yards on what is The following morning we attended the first now the Marina. Last year he told a capacity of several lectures all of which were in depth audience at the community centre all about his analyses of The Beatles iconic Abbey Road work at the Abbey Road Studios. The first time he Ken and his album. When asked to participate I assumed it had spoken about working with musicians who granddaughter was to music students, but how wrong that shaped the musical scene forever. Megan turned out to be. Many of the presenters As an engineer at Abbey Road, Ken created many ago it was a daunting prospect, but after they were high ranking professors from universities of the distinctive sounds that are now known agreed that I bring one of my granddaughters, across America and Canada together with internationally. An unassuming man he used the Megan Savage, with me as my personal writers and famous Abbey Road pedestrian crossing Monday to assistant, their offer was accepted. broadcasters, all Friday, probably musing about his other passion, Megan who is currently a student at experts on virtually the next game at his local football team – Loughborough University helped me put every aspect of Wycombe Wanderers. together a PowerPoint presentation, similar to Beatles songs. Two the one I gave to keep David Foster happy at lecture halls were MY ABBEY ROAD STORY the community centre a few years ago. used simultaneously, by KEN TOWNSEND However this time it contained a greater directly opposite September 26, 2019 marked the 50th emphasis on my involvement with The Beatles, each other in the anniversary of the release of The Beatles final and included many more musical excerpts. centre of Rochester. studio album Abbey Road. Right across the There are no direct flights to Rochester City My hour long interview went brilliantly and world celebrations took place to honour this in the state of New York so Megan organised then on the Sunday afternoon I gave the final special occasion. Virtually every UK newspaper our outward flight via Chicago and on final hour and a half presentation with Megan ignored Brexit (for one day only) to highlight operating her laptop while I stood beside her this momentous event, with the famous zebra on stage with a microphone. Following crossing at the forefront of press coverage. questions and answers I spent a long time Huge crowds gathered outside Abbey Road signing autographs on some Abbey Road Studios from dawn to dusk bringing traffic to a covers I had brought with me. virtual standstill. It is bad enough every day, but Then on Monday it was a taxi to the airport this was something extraordinary, much to the and a connecting flight to Philadelphia for a delight of television crews relishing the British Airways flight home landing at 5am the prospect of unusual, but interesting, footage following morning. Megan then had to drive to for their news channels. Loughborough University for a lecture that Having worked at Abbey Road all my working afternoon. life, initially as an engineer and then for more As normal life resumed for Ken he smiled with the than 20 years as manager, I was invited to memory of those few days celebrating Abbey Rochester University in the United States to Road’s 50th anniversary. He was proud to have participate in a three-day conference purely to been part of a monumental event in the music mark this event. Having retired almost 25 years world all those years ago. look in the future. See some initial thoughts on the plan below. FIRST STEPS Free professional help has been provided by Rob Saunders TOWARDS CREATING from Green Acres, for which they are very grateful. A VIBRANT NATURE AREA The church welcomes help from anyone in the community to Many people have expressed concern about the develop this as a beautiful area for people and wildlife to enjoy. possibility of hundreds of new homes being built on From a meadow of neglected grass with large clumps of briar Hollands Farm, but a small part of what was known alongside the church wall this area can be transformed into a as Jackson’s field is being given a very different haven for all to enjoy. future, to be enjoyed by churchgoers at Cores End If you are interested in helping, maybe donating fruit trees or United Reformed Church and the wider community. saplings, providing the muscle needed to create planted areas Church-owned land needed to be fenced off from then please get in contact with Terry and join the team. the farm and suddenly there was a wide-open space Email Rev Terry Hinks initially on just waiting to be slowly converted into a wildlife area [email protected] LETTER TO with meandering footpaths where birds, butterflies Our pictures show Ron Dean and John Marsh coming THE EDITOR and bees could make their home. to grips with years of briars. My son and I managed to While, closer to the ground, animals like deliver some Target hedgehogs and mice could nest and thrive. magazines before heavy rain Rev Terry Hinks, along started and when we got with inspired members of home it was just the weather for settling down to the church community, read it and reminisce. We moved to Goddington are seeing this as a four- Road in the summer of 1959 and Marion year project. They plan to Brocklesby (page10 Oct/Nov issue) was my first deal with one quarter of teacher at Bourne End County Primary School the plot at a time although as it was then. I think it was her first day teaching efforts have been made as well if I remember rightly. to cut paths through the In the same issue I then read about John land to see an overall Waxman's mother, also from Goddington Road. picture of how it could And then I saw the picture of Soho Mill (also in that issue). I remembered seeing this from the bus on the way to school in High Wycombe and later, from after I was married and lived in Wooburn Green. I read about the young man who cycled to Sydney. How amazing, what an achievement. There can't be many who have done that. So a very pleasant read and a big thank you to you for putting the magazine together in the first place. Pauline Jordan, Target Distributor, Formerly from Bourne End now living in Beaconsfield Editor: And Target thanks you Pauline for coming from Beaconsfield to deliver the magazine. That is dedication. Readers, please see the appeal below and consider going on the list of people who will deliver occasionally.

FacingTARGET three requests to cover TargetSOS distribution areas (and it is still October at the time of writing) here’s an urgent appeal. For a variety of reasons people sometimes find they cannot do a particular delivery. We now need a few people whose names can go on a list for one-off delivery action to cover shortages. We appreciate that you may not want to have a regular delivery commitment, but would be grateful if you could help out when needed. It might be five or 50 copies of Target, depending on the route, but being happy to deliver makes the difference. Just call Barrie Penfold on 01628 525415 and ask to have your name put on the list. Target is appreciated by so many local people that it would be sad if they didn’t receive a copy every two months. And the added bonus is that walking is good for you!

Support your local shops and businesses 25 Drawing and painting classes in Bourne End THANKS KEG Many thanks to KEG as their Continuing in January 2020 is a course on drawing and painting at advertisement on the back page moves to Bourne End Community Centre. Since it began, a variety of page 24 to make room for a Christmas subjects have been studied: still life, landscape and developing the advert. imagination. Target advertisers are a great bunch. It’s an improver course, aimed at people who have a little Over many years they have kept the previous experience or those returning to art who would like to community magazine going in the face of refresh their skills. huge competition from social media and The course is run by local artist Susan Cunningham, who has 10 other publications. years’ experience teaching art and making art. KEG were happy to move their ad so The During the course participants are given the opportunity to Fruit Market could send good wishes and experiment in various media: pencil, charcoal, watercolour or thanks to their customers. As KEG celebrates another year in Oakfield Road, Bourne acrylic. Susan provides group demonstrations and individual End they are delighted that drinkers enjoy the chance to taste before buying. With support to ensure that everyone constantly changing beers and ales – along with ciders, gins and soft drinks, you’re can work at their own level and at assured of a great welcome. KEG is the place to meet friends and enjoy a drink before their own pace. moving onto one of Bourne End’s great restaurants. They all send good wishes for the festive season and 2020. Course Information: Tuesdays, 2pm to 4pm, Christmas card postage offer January 7 to February 4 Bourne End Community Association can supply second £60 for 5 weeks, payable at the first class postage for your cards weighing up to 100gms lesson with a UK destination at a price of 55p, of which 20p will be profit for its own funds; this is a small saving for Places are limited, so please phone you compared with the standard price of 61p charged in advance to reserve a place. You by Royal Mail while helping the association. will also need to provide your own If you would like to help the association in this way take your cards, in their envelopes, materials for the course. Contact Susan Cunningham: 07734 626488 to the centre office in Wakeman Road between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, Pictured here is a along with the correct payment (eg if you have 30 cards to send pay £16.50 to the landscape by association) and they will apply the stamps for you. You can either collect your cards the Janet Beard in next day and post them yourself or leave them for the office to post.This offer is limited acrylic paint to their stock of stamps and will expire when they are all used up.

26 A little rebellion now and then is a good thing The U3A ukelele group prepare to Bourne End perform at Benson & District Autumn saw a flurry of activity among the 40-plus interest groups of our local U3A, covering social activities and exercise, art, languages, music, games and much more. The ukulele group came home enthused from a giant get-together of 130 uke's alongside other Thames Valley U3As in October. The group’s convenor Jim Saunders said: “We had a fabulous day out. It was a chance to show our stuff by playing in front of our peers and l believe we acquitted ourselves pretty well. Especially as it was only our second live performance, ever.” The group is now offering to entertain at old people’s homes and charity events. Contact Jim on 07533 499305. After November’s monthly meeting we are no doubt far more careful to avoid scams and frauds following a talk about cyber crime. On January 28 we delve into the treasures of Tutankhamun, when Erica Morland from Thames Valley Ancient Egypt Society explores a little about the king, his tomb and its contents. Memories of a fun-filled U3A Christmas party a year ago have not faded, resulting in this year’s tickets being sold out very quickly with the promise of seasonal offerings from the ukelele group, play reading/drama group, pudding club cooks, singing group and more. For details about U3A membership visit bourneendu3a.org.uk or ring chairman Mike Bellamy on 01628 523924. By Sandra Carter Running Rev at the Chicago Marathon Janet Binns, the vicar of St Mark’s and St Nicholas’s churches in Bourne End has shown once again why she’s affectionately known as the Running Rev. In October she took part in the Chicago Marathon and even managed to take her Target with her. She told us: “My marathon exploits continued in October with the Chicago Marathon finishing in 3.37.40. The race started at 7.30am, which meant arriving at the start at 6am when this photo (below) was taken proudly holding my Target magazine. “It was a very cold and breezy Sunday morning and runners found it hard to stay warm at the start. Fortunately, my race started in the first of three waves and soon we were on our way. “The route of the marathon took us through 29 neighbourhoods of the city finishing in the Millennium Park near Lake Michigan. “Some people will know that Barack and Michelle Obama met in Chicago where Michelle grew up. It was interesting to see some of the places she spoke about in her book. “I have now completed five of the six World Marathon Majors, which are London, Berlin, NewYork, Boston and Chicago with Tokyo to go. When will that be who knows? I am leaving that in God’s hands, but in the meantime, I will certainly be keeping up with my running. “Huge thanks to those who have supported me through sponsorship of past marathons; it’s very much appreciated.” Congratulations Janet! Bourne End & Cookham Probus Club Market, Christmas Decorations at Hughenden included short mat bowls and attendance at a By Bill Leftwich Manor and the BFWI Garden Party at quiz night in aid of Thames Valley Hospice which Namibia may not have been on our bucket list of Waddesdon Manor. A collection in memory of raised £1,300. countries to visit, however following a fascinating Jackie King was shared between RNLI and Air A bridge evening and supper in November was talk by photographer, Nick Brazil, it probably is Ambulance. a great success, supported by many in the now. In his talk Namibia, the Land God Made In In October Simon Williams, a former policeman community and with excellent food prepared by Anger we were taken on a journey through this who now trains recruits in the most effective way the ladies. The evening raised £1,600 to provide fascinating, overwhelmingly peaceful and of taking eye witness statements, subjected two garden furniture for the new Thames Valley welcoming African country. of our visitors to a memory test followed by Hospice. In October Hugh Granger took us on a terrific another test for members to participate in, For the Christmas season Santa and his elves 45-minute world tour of Amazing Frauds and recalling 20 items on display. He deliberately are shaking out their costumes, while others are Swindles, from the famous Eiffel Tower sold for misnamed an item to prove that we tend to trust checking their high-viz jackets in preparation for scrap scam to the largest pig farm in the world people in authority, even when the evidence is to all the marshalling and support required to help share fraud. After highly entertaining tales he the contrary. Our 2020 centenary pennant, made at events such as the Cookham Street Fair brought us up-to-date with scams and viruses on by Glenda Barrett, was displayed on the (December 1) and Bourne End Fun Night phones, internet and banking. If interested in our noticeboard. (December 6). varied talks, lunch and good company contact The year will come to a climax with the annual Terry Scott on 01628 626047. Bourne End & Wooburn WI Christmas party on December 18. By Janet Spill Bourne End WI After our August break we welcomed Nigel Bourne End and Cookham Rotary Club By Kath Acres Eagling, a retired police officer, who spoke of his By John Dunsterville In October we enjoyed listening to Simon Brown 41 years service, starting in the Met before Now we enter the most demanding part of our from Bourne End Auction Rooms telling us tales moving to the Thames Valley and the Regional Rotary calendar. There are Pudsey visits to of finding valuable bottles of wine lurking in Crime Squad. His talk contained amusing stories arrange at the schools and at Heathrow, cellars and Lowry paintings in attics. He kindly summed up by the title Fag Ends and collecting for the Children in Need charity – his valued our treasures and sadly my chicken Frustrations. cheery smile really gets the children excited. We paintings are worth £20 (on a good day) but I like In October we enjoyed a buffet lunch before are also finalising the routes for our Christmas them. Top tip was that we should all be hanging settling down to the business of the AGM. The collections, making sure the float is up to Santa’s on to gold jewellery at the moment as gold prices committee were all happy to stand again with expectations. are going up. Georgina voted in as president for the third year. The Rotary elves will post the routes on our Continuing the theme of valuing our assets, in Thalia Jervis from Health Watch website (below) and we hope to see you all November we learned from Andrew Waite all Buckinghamshire then explained its work. again this year in Flackwell, Wooburn, Bourne about gem stones. We look forward to hearing about The Life of an End and Cookham. The family viewing of the Illuminated Boat Opera Singer when Emily Yarrow joins us in We also help out with car parking duties for Parade we hosted on Spade Oak Wharf in December. Wycombe Wanderers and these donations are September was a huge success. The parade We meet on the second Monday of the month in all gratefully received. Most of the funds received was fabulous to watch and everybody on the St Dunstan’s Church Hall at 2pm, visitors warmly go to local charities. wharf had a lovely time. We sold out of hot dogs, welcome. Some of you may have seen the strange purple popcorn and glowsticks and raised £550 for light over Penny’s Corner and the Peace Garden Longridge Activity Centre. We will definitely Bourne End & Cookham Inner Wheel on October 24. This was to highlight one of repeat this for next year’s parade with a few By Libby Steel Rotary’s main causes, to eradicate polio tweaks to cater for the big crowd. It’s lovely to Following September’s fascinating talk by local worldwide and confine this dreaded disease to think we have established a new annual event for milliner Tracey Blaney on how she makes history. I urge you to check out the Polio Project Bourne End families. bespoke hats, our October meeting was a and the video on https://www.endpolio.org/world- At Fun Night on Friday December 6 our craft friendship dinner with many guests. Fiona Try polio-day to find out the secret of the purple stall in the library will sell our annual collectable gave a thrilling talk about her parachute jump at crocus. Christmas decorations and we look forward to the age of 82. She plans to do it again for her seeing you there. 100th. Survey thanks from the At our next open meeting on Thursday January Our November meeting included a competition community association 9 at St Dunstan’s Church Hall at 7.30pm, for Christmas table decorations. Grateful thanks to those who Malcolm Nelson will once again help us to spot We continue to hold friendly informal coffee completed our survey either on the smugglers. Visitors always welcome. All mornings at members’ homes once a month and website or in Target. enquiries to [email protected] or call fundraise for both local and international Our Management Team has taken 01628 531521. charities. www.innerwheeldistrict9.org.uk note of the comments for future reference. It is always good to get Little Marlow & Well End WI Cookham Bridge Rotary Club feedback from those who use the By Pauline Clitheroe By Terry Whall community centre and, equally, from In September Jeff Rozelaar entertained After the success of the annual Cookham those in the community who don’t. members with nostalgic tales of his post-war Regatta, which raised approximately £15,000 for The winner of the £100 draw for childhood in the East End of London as charity, our autumn and winter programme is in completing and submitting the survey portrayed in his book, Bagels & Bacon. Jeff full swing. We have had talks on Michael was Clive Geebes with the second ended his talk with lively renditions of well-known Faraday, Hungary, Cybercrime and Parallel and prize of two tickets for centre events songs, while wearing appropriate headgear. Diving Ladies and are expecting one on the going to Nick Walklin. Outings were announced to Bath Christmas Customs Service. Partners’ evenings have

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Call Target advertising on 01628 525415 31 TROPHY FOR CRIB TEAM The Hedsor Bar Crib Team (pictured below) celebrate winning the team trophy for season 2018/2019. As it was the crib team’s first year this was a wonderful result. They were able to bring a trophy to the club. The members pictured here are Team Captain David Rockett (in the middle) and Eric and Lin Leuzinger, John Smith, Sue Ambrose, Carol Aisladie, Simon Ayling, Robert and Michele Smith and Phil Ing. Of course, nor forgetting team mascot, Odin. The team is always looking for players so if you wish to join then please contact the Hedsor Club bar in Hedsor Road (next door to the garden centre). The season has just MOTOWN MAGIC Loads of people were captivated by the title and the restarted so the team hopes to do well. music. Who would want to miss Motown and the 60s from the tribute group who had brought the sound of ABBA to the community centre? Eventually 130 braved the rain for a great event that set their toes tapping to some great music. Sarah Little and Suart Smart had spent the day decorating the May Woollerton Hall in black and white – each table with its own white rose. This was Motown and the songs and stars from the 60s. It was dancing music as one familiar song followed another – and the audience knew all the words. It was a great evening at the community centre and there are more promised for 2020. Before the action Stuart romantically presented Sarah with one of the glorious white roses. Then it was time to swing the doors wide, greet everyone, get them seated and sell raffle tickets.

Ian and Miriam Blazey (pictured) tell us why they are regular and lime chutney, there is always a story to visitors to Bourne End Community Market... match the tastes. However, I do occasionally seek out Ian says: unusual presents for friends and family; We have lived in Bourne End for 25 years now, and love there is a custom-designed fountain pen both the village and the local community. It still has a supplier, whose pens I use for marking at friendly atmosphere with plenty of independent shops school, and exotic and unique jewellery for offering good service where “everyone knows your when I try to show someone special how name”. Miriam and I have been coming to the market much I love them. since its launch in February 2011 – we go together but split up as we shop for very different things. Miriam says: Some people may know me as a mild-mannered science I visit the community market for teacher in the local secondary school but, at home, I cook completely different reasons. I like to support the local businesses; we ran our own with a vengeance. business for 16 years and it was supported by many local families – long before it I have cooked since I was 18 and not just Indian food, had a website and reached customers further afield. which I am known for among friends; at the community I am not a craftsperson, so it is great to support stall holders with more talent than market, I have always made a beeline for the produce I have. My purchases are definitely less foody. I have bought Avon, aloe vera products, stalls. I stock up on local farmers’ meat products, getting unusual celebration cards and jewellery as presents – or for myself. venison, local duck or rare breed pork at prices and I also take part in the raffle, run by a Bourne End Academy parent as a good quality that is just not available in supermarkets. community initiative, which encourages the students to take part and work alongside I get bread, pastries, pies and cakes from home-baking a parent or member of staff. local family stalls. I love talking to a local chocolatier who Most of all, I like to catch up with old friends running the stalls and talk to new blends more than 200 types of chocolate flavours, and people. As I was on the Slate Meadow Liaison Group, and I am now a parish attends every month. councillor, I don’t mind people asking me for updates to know what is going on as Since the beginning, I have bought local fruit, jams, sometimes it is the only chance they get, and being in a more relaxed atmosphere chutneys and honey from ladies who pick, cook and means people are not afraid to ask – or comment bottle. It is wonderful chatting about this year’s crop and CHRISTMAS MARKET SATURDAY DECEMBER 14 – with 35+ stalls. experiments in flavours so, whether its Buckinghamshire For other BECmarket enquiries: 07989 716635 or [email protected] honey, strawberry jam, sticky cherry jam, or pear, lemon Facebook: @BourneEndCommunityCraftMarket Website: www.beccmark.co.uk

32 Support Bourne End Library . Community Minibus for Hire N W UPWARD 12 Comfortable Seats Painter and Decorator 2 Fisherman’s Way, Bourne End Reasonable Rates Professional in the trade Needs own driver for more than 40 years Estimates Free 01628 528921 Contact Sue CHECK OUT DECEMBER AND JANUARY’S MOVIES AT at the Community Centre THE COMMUNITY CENTRE ON PAGE 19. SEE PAGE 20 FOR AN EXTRA MOVIE TREAT 01628 522604 A visit to remember “We had an amazing time.” “Excellent hospitality.” “Our hosts couldn’t have done more for us.” Just a few comments from Bourne End Twinning Association members who made the biennial visit to Octeville sur Mer in September. Derek Zealey writes: Vive la France The Bourne End Twinning Association had a superb five- day visit to Octeville sur Mer, staying with our French hosts. Among the highlights was a ceremony of the 75th Anniversary of the liberation of Octeville sur Mer during the Second World War. A convoy of vintage army vehicles and a marching brass band set the scene. A visit to the Benedictine Monastery (at Fécamp) and a taste of the famous liqueur was popular. On the way home we visited the Cité Europe supermarket to stock up with wine. Why not join us for friendship and social events? Contact Wilma Johnston Ball on 01628 473872, [email protected] or Wendy Langford 01628 52006, [email protected] See our other report on page 38.

Photos: Top:Bourne Enders take part in the festivities, with their copy of Target Above left: Palais Benedictine, Fécamp Above right:Veterans in procession Left:Saying farewell - till the next time Right: One of the wartime vehicles in the procession Support your community magazine Advertise in Target Your business or service needs to be in Target. Our advertising rates are competitive 5,000 copies are hand delivered promptly to Bourne End, Wooburn, Little Marlow and parts of Flackwell Heath by 100 plus volunteers Target supports its community – use Target to get your message to the community In Target you’ll find: Factual reports on local issues... Stories about local people Details of new classes and clubs... calendar of local events Email [email protected] to request a rate card or call 01628 525415

34 Support Target magazine... and its advertisers L to r Nicky, Julie and Inka

The fab leaving cake made by Rosie O’Hagan

FAREWELL TO THE LIBRARY LADIES A very emotional farewell event was held at Bourne End Library in October when locals gathered to say goodbye to three ladies who have run the library so brilliantly for the past 20 years. Library manager Inka D’Agostino (20 years here) Julie Richens (16 years) and Nicky Willis (12 years) are moving on after a national library review meant all three would have had to reapply for their jobs to stay on. Inka and Julie are both taking a break now before deciding what to do, while Nicky has moved to Marlow Library. Inka told Target: “This is both weird and very sad. I shall take a break now, probably six months or so and do some travelling. I’ll take my Target of course! “This library has been my baby for 20 years. I have seen many changes here and this is all quite heart- breaking.” She told the gathered wellwishers: ”The success of this library wouldn’t have happened without the support of my team every time I said ‘I’ve got an idea…’” Julie said she was now “open to all possibilities” moving on: “possibly not in a library.” She added: “In the meantime I will catch up with friends and read some books!” Nicky said she was pleased she was able to stay quite local by moving to Marlow, adding: “Marlow is lovely, but it won’t be the same.” Local novelist Quentin Falk spoke about his fond memories of the many events the ladies had organised over the years. He explained how as a local resident and novelist he had been very involved with the library since it opened: “In my early days as a writer there was no internet of course, so libraries like this were vital for research. “But probably some of my happiest memories are of the author events held here.” He mentioned several visiting authors who had graced the library with book signing events including Gerald Seymour, Rhidian Brook, Ann Cleeves, Vaseem Khan and Tammy Cohen (writing as Rachel Rhys). “On behalf of everyone, as a writer and as part of the community, I can only thank these three ladies for all their service to the community.” Derek Smith from the Friends of Bourne End Library group thanked the ladies and reminisced about past events they had organised including one of his favourites, when Mark Mason enthralled his audience with tales of walking the London underground. Judging from the heartfelt good wishes expressed by the well-wishers attending their leaving do, these three ladies will be sorely missed.

Call Target advertising on 01628 525415 35 Past times by Barrie Penfold 70 years ago... No clues have been forthcoming on why these drinkers from the Heart in Hand public house on Cores End Road should dress as ladies for a football match. They played the match on Jackson’s Sports Field and the picture is dated 1949. You can see on the other two photos the regulars at the pub celebrated later with pints in their hands.

Today the old pub has been converted into two houses and there’s also housing on the sports field. While Joe Perfect recognised his dad in one of the pictures there have been no further clues about why the game was played at Christmas, who were the opposing sides and whether this was an annual event for a number of years? Can you help? Do you recognise any of the players or the drinkers – probably all dead now? One little snippet came from Karen Savage who remembers her young husband getting dressed up for a Christmas morning game on Wooburn Green when he was a regular at The Queen and Albert (now Gray’s Inn). But she cannot recall why there was a tradition of getting dressed up – Karen remembers a Roman gladiator outfit. Was this a pub thing? Was it local to Bourne End and Wooburn Green?

Perhaps to get the husbands out of the house while Christmas lunch was cooking? It used to be ‘answers on a postcard please’ but now Target asks for any ideas to be emailed to advertising @targetmagazine.org.uk And this makes good timing for an appeal to readers to look out old photos, cast your memory back over the years, and perhaps provide a good story for Target. As change is happening all around us it is vital to keep the past alive. Future residents should know how the area has grown, who would have been involved in that growth and the changing face of the villages. Moving into 2020 sounds special – it’s one of those momentous dates.

36 Local history is supported by Bourne End Residents’ Association on Tuesday December 24. This is a lovely service St Paul’s and St Mary’s Church, Wooburn and we encourage all our children to participate. In September St Paul’s Church and St Paul’s Church OUR LOCAL CHURCHES Christmas Day Mass will be at 10am. of England Combined School collaborated in the annual event with iSingPOP. KEEP IN TOUCH Cores End United Reformed Church The children performed songs in two concerts which The Eco Concert in October was well attended and had been taught to them by representatives from the hugely enjoyable, with a mixture of music on an charity iSingPOP. It was a huge success and the St Nicholas’ Church ecological theme. children had so much fun learning and performing the Do bring your children to our Christingle service on Geoff Britt had written new words to the anthem songs. Sunday December 8 at 4pm, a very special time at This Land is your Land, This Land is my Land, Breakfast with Santa takes place on December 7 at Hedsor for families. The Nativity relating it to our issues in Bourne End. Accompanied 9am or 11am, £8 per child (including a gift from with carols is on Sunday on the washboard by Dorothy Taylor age 97, this Santa), £5 per adult at St Paul’s Church Hall. December 22. number was given a huge cheer. Advanced booking mandatory as seats go quickly. On Christmas Eve our midnight Our sponsored church walk on a rainy October Email [email protected] to book. service starts at 11pm with family Saturday raised more than £1,500. Our carol service is on communion at 9am on Christmas At the time of writing, our Christmas Fun Day on December 15 at 6pm at St Day. Christmas at St. Nicholas’ is November 30 hasn't taken place, but we are Paul’s Church. Christmas very meaningful and we confident that it will be services on December 24 are encourage you to join us. a fun-filled day for Crib Service 4pm, midnight Our Epiphany carol service is on Sunday January children and mass 11pm. On December 25 12 at 4pm when our choir is accompanied by volunteers alike. family service is at 9.30am, additional musicians, making this a very special December starts off then Christmas dinner (from service for all. with our Toy Service midday at St Mary’s) for people Our Sunday service commences at 9am and with gifts of toys for who might be on their own or feel lonely. Pebbles, our young church, also meets. Pathway our families in need in the Our next Family Breakfast is on January 4 at 9.30am family service is the second Sunday monthly. Weekly local area. (none in December) at St Mary’s, with profits going to meditation continues throughout the winter on Our charity coffee morning is on Saturday charity. The Dresses Workshop follows at 11.30am. To Wednesdays at 1.20pm for 1.30pm. December 14, 10am to midday in the church hall. book visit https://ybother2535.wixsite.com/website For more information please check our website and Stalls include crafts, cakes, Christmas swags and Regular services then continue with Sunday our facebook page and Twitter account potted bulbs, bric a brac, tombola plus refreshments. communion at 9.30am at St Paul’s Church, with @StNicsHedsor. On Sunday December 22 at 6.30pm we have an Sunday Club in the hall during the service for children For baptisms, weddings and funerals please contact evening of carols, readings and brass and organ of all ages. the Reverend Janet Binns 01628 523046, email music with Sandhurst Community Brass Band, A shorter Friday communion service with lunch is at [email protected] or our followed by refreshments. Everyone most welcome. midday during term time in St Mary’s, Glory Mill Lane, Administrator Sue Smithin On Christmas morning there is a short act of Wooburn. All ages are welcome. [email protected] worship for all ages at 11am. For church/hall hire or details of activities contact [email protected] or call 01628 St Mark’s Parish Church Community Church 525512, or the vicarage on 01628 521209. We start the Christmas season with Bourne End Fun Our Sunday morning services are now at Bourne End Facebook: St-Pauls Wooburn or visit: Night, singing carols and handing out mince pies on Academy, New Road, starting at 10.30am http://www.stpaulswooburn.org The Parade on Friday December 6. (refreshments from 10am), although we will not be Carols by Candlelight takes place at 6pm on Sunday meeting on Sunday December 15 or December 29. St John the Baptist Church, Little Marlow December 15. On Sunday December 8 our On Sunday December 1 we have our Advent Sunday Messy Christmas Nativity Service starts at mattins service followed by a team advent carol is on Saturday 10.30am, all are welcome. service at All Saints’ December 21, We are hosting carols in Marlow at 5.50pm. 2.30pm to 5pm, Wooburn Park (not on The On Saturday with a free meal for Green as in previous years) on December 7 at every child. Saturday December 14 from 6.45pm a Family On Sunday 22nd 5pm to 6pm, with refreshments Christmas Concert we have our pop-up nativity when children are invited from 4.30pm including roast has music by the to dress as a character in the Christmas story. Do join chestnuts and a licensed bar. Marlow Town Band with local young singers and a little us for our Christingle service at 4pm on Tuesday Tuesday Lunch Club meets weekly at 12.30pm at help from the audience. December 24, when our collection will go to the the Chapel on the Green. For more information Tickets (£8, children £1) from 07775 957090 or Children’s Society. contact Dave Bitcheno on 07894 143925 or [email protected]). To facilitate those unable to join a later service our [email protected]. Our last Our Carol Service on December 15 at 6pm is early Holy Communion service with carols takes meeting before Christmas will be December 17, followed by mince pies and mulled wine. place at 8pm on Christmas Eve. For a later service restarting January 7. On Christmas Eve our Crib Service is at 3.30pm and do join us at St Nicholas Hedsor at 11pm. On Our weekly Little Steps toddler group meets on 4.30pm (Marys, Josephs, Shepherds, Angels all Christmas Day we celebrate Jesus’ birth with a Thursdays at the Chapel on the Green, 10am to welcome). Midnight Mass is at 11.30pm. special all-age service of Holy Communion at midday. The last meeting this term will be December On Christmas Day Holy Communion (BCP) is at 10.30am. 12, recommencing January 9. 8.30am and Family Communion at 11am. An Alpha course about the Christian faith starts on Dad's Club is an opportunity for those taking care of An epiphany service (mattins) is on January 5 at Wednesday January 15. See our website and children to enjoy a morning together eating bacon 11am followed by coffee and epiphany cake. On Facebook page and Twitter account @StMarksBE. sandwiches, having coffee and letting the kids hang Sunday January 12 at 11am, ‘2020 Vision’ has all-age For baptisms, weddings and funerals contact 01628 out and play. With a variety of activities for children worship for the New Year. 523046 or age 0-10 years, the charge is £2 per family for the [email protected] morning. Our next meetings will be Saturday Bourne End Quaker Meeting To hire the hall contact Linda Joliffe 01628 521510. December 7 and January 4. A Quaker Meeting for Worship takes place in the On Wednesday January 8 at Grays Inn, Wooburn Target Room at the community centre at 10am on the St Dunstan’s Church Green at 7.30pm, come and hear Extraordinary first Monday of every month. Hopefully our Target Stories from three ordinary people who experienced Everyone is welcome; we stay seated in shared correspondent will be able to a glimpse of transforming power. Light buffet provided silence until about 10.40am. submit items for the next free of charge, everyone welcome. Anyone present may share their thoughts during this issue. In the meantime Our For details of all events see period of worship, as in any Quaker meeting. We chat Christmas Nativity Mass for www.thecommunitychurch.online briefly over tea and coffee after the meeting. For more the children will be at 6.30pm information visit www.caqm.org.uk

Please call into the centre and pay £1 for your copy of Target 37 Wednesday evening. All training is For information about hosting, twinning OUR GROUP MEMBERS provided by the Scouting Association. events or membership, contact chairman You’ll be amazed at what you can get out Wilma Johnston Ball on 01628 473872, KEEP IN TOUCH of it too. [email protected] or Wendy Langford If you can’t commit to the weekly 01628 520065, sessions, or if you think being a leader [email protected] Our website Bourne End Scouts isn’t for you, then how about helping on is www.bebta.ukgo.com and our twin is It has been another fun and busy term for the Executive Committee? We have a Octeville sur Mer, Normandy, at www.cjo.fr 1st Bourne End Scout group. The Scouts, vacancy for a chairperson. along with the Cubs, took part in the Big The committee helps ensure that the Bucks Family History Society O, an orienteering competition in finances are in order, and that the Scout Escape the festive pressures and hear some Wendover Woods. Everyone competed in HQ building is maintained. The chair holds fascinating facts about our local area on good spirits which was an achievement meetings about once a term, at a location Tuesday December 10 when we meet in considering how rainy it was. of their choice (often in the pub), where the Eghams Room at the community centre The Scouts then went to Pheasants Hill we ensure that the administrative issues at 7.30pm for our social and a whistle-stop for a skills camp, involving whittling, axe are taken care of to enable the leaders to circular tour of the Chilterns. work, fire lighting and cooking in the deliver the exciting and variable Alan Copeland will be looking at the odd, outdoors. programme. rare and unusual aspects of life many years The Scouts had a good turnout at the For information about volunteering ago. His presentation is called Curiosities In Remembrance Parade at Wooburn Green, contact Lesley on The Chilterns. always an important event in the group’s [email protected] or to get On January 14 Antony Marr’s talk will be calendar. They’ve recently been busy your child involved email Karen on about Tracing Living Relatives. Anthony will creating products to sell at Bourne End wooburnmembershipsecretary@ explain how to move your research Fun Night to raise funds for the group. gmail.com forward to find elusive missing relatives – The Cubs action-packed term included Our Scout building is available for hire methods of research and ethical dragon boat racing at Longridge, and is often used for birthday parties or considerations. His website also contains remarkably without anyone capsizing. The family celebrations. Contact loads of information on how to trace hike to the Cookham fish and chip shop [email protected] relatives. was a good example of ‘being prepared’; it Our website is Visitors are always welcome to hear a was closed so, in a genius stroke of www.wooburn.wixsite.com/ particular speaker with a £4 donation. improvisation, it became a pizza hike. wooburnscouts. Members pay £2. Visitors may become so The Cubs also camped at Pheasants Hill, interested in their own past history that learning skills similar to the Scouts. The Bourne End Twinning Association they sign up for membership and discover a cooking skills they learned at camp were What a visit Bourne End’s twinners had to fascinating new world of how people lived then put to the test at an international Octeville in September (see the feature in the past. Visit our website at evening where they learnt how to cook on page 34.) We shall return their www.bfhs.org.uk German sausages with gherkins, salami and hospitality next May. cheese. Curious about hosting? We start Bourne End Flower Arrangement The Cubs finished the term with a planning soon, so contact us now to find Society popcorn-filled movie night and sleepover. out more with no obligation. No French is Due to illness there has had to be a change The Beavers have been very busy (as required, just an open heart and a to our Christmas demonstration and we their name suggests), working towards willingness to welcome and have fun are delighted to welcome Tan Strong who is their World Challenge, Faith and Gardener together. a National Demonstrator. badges. They also took part in the Big O, as Our choir recently visited the Link Up Tan has won prestigious medals including well as planting and growing cress, hiking club at Cores End URC, where they gave an RHS gold and bronze at Chelsea Flower to the park and playing regular games. a lively and entertaining concert. Both Show. Come along on Tuesday December 3 Unfortunately, this section is only running music and readings were much and be inspired to create your own eye- fortnightly at the moment due to a appreciated by all. New members are catching displays for the festive period. shortage of leaders. This section and all always welcome. Into 2020 and on Tuesday January 7 it will others only take place due to the In October members and friends be our AGM and social evening for dedicated efforts of a group of volunteers, gathered to share an excellent three- members when we review the year over to who the group offers a heartfelt thank course catered dinner in friendly company, some tasty treats. you. If you would like to join this energetic after a free glass of wine. On Tuesday February 4 our talented team in any capacity, email Members laid wreaths on our behalf at members will show their skills with a series [email protected] or phone Sam on Wooburn Green on November 11 and in of flower arrangements on a theme: always 07767 617581. If you have a young person Octeville the following day, in well worth attending as there are new ideas who wants to join, please contact remembrance of those lost or injured in and the use of ‘friendly’ products to note [email protected] war. for the future. Our January 4 get-together, 3pm to 5pm We meet on the first Tuesday of the 1st Wooburn Scout Group at St Dunstan’s Hall, will offer a Gallic month at the community centre from We have been offering Scouting to the treat, the Galette des Rois (almond 7.30pm for a start at 8pm. For more details local community for more than 100 years, frangipane pie) with its pleasant customs. ring 01628 476641 or email with weekly sessions for children aged six The event is free to members, £3 to [email protected]. to 14. All of the activities are delivered by guests (refundable if you join), but we local adult volunteers. We need more help. must know who is coming by December Bourne End Horticultural Society We need you. 28 so that we provide enough Galettes. No meeting in December, but members and Are you interested in training to become Everyone is welcome, but let us know. visitors are most welcome at our 2020 a leader? We need new leaders to help run Our AGM and supper will be on AGM on January 16 at St Dunstans Hall at the Beaver colony (ages six to eight) on a Saturday March 7. 8pm. Please bring a plate of finger food,

38 Call into the centre or ring 01628 522604 for details of local events sweet or savoury to add to our buffet. Bring your own drink and glasses, coffee will be available free of charge. CALENDAR OF VILLAGE EVENTS We meet every third Thursday of the month. To find out more about our DECEMBER friendly society view our Facebook page, 1 Sun Magpie's Nest antiques fair 9.30am to 3.30pm phone Penny Hampson on 01628 521482 2 Mon Wooburn Pub Lunch Club, 12.30pm at The Old Bell. Christmas lunch £15. Ring or contact [email protected] Margaret Amos 01628 525033 to book 3 Tues CentreJazz: live music from 8pm in the Community Centre Bar. Admission £5 Marlow-Maidenhead Passenger includes raffle (see page 21) Association 5 Thurs Community Centre Bar Quiz starts at 8.30pm. It’s a £1 per person, and the winning The new trackwork needed at Bourne End to implement a half-hourly service for team gets the quiz takings from the night Marlow still awaits the signalling design to 6 Fri Christmas Fun Night and late-night shopping in Bourne End Village. Lots throughout be agreed. We will keep pressing for early the village centre (see page 1 for details). Lorraine Kelly special guest at light resolution and implementation. ceremony outside the community centre at 5.15pm 6 Fri Airplane! The movie showing at The New Royalty Cinema as part of the fun night Wye Valley Volunteers events. See poster page 21 We invited all our volunteers to a mulled 13 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm wine and mince pie get-together on Friday 13 Fri Social dance with Barbara and David at 8pm. Good dancing in friendly company November 29, to thank them for the 14 Sat Bourne End Community Market 10am – 1pm in the library support they give to less fortunate 15 Sun Table top sale at the centre 9.30am to 11.30am. Call Caroline on 01628 485642 to members of the community. take part We have more than 100 volunteers and 20 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm they have had a very busy year. The 22 Sun Carol Concert at the community centre. Free entry. See page 21 for details number of transport requests has 27 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm increased considerably, partly due to the new arrangements with the local surgeries where patients often cannot find Charity Christmas cards are on sale in St Dunstan’s Church foyer in Bourne End until appointments at their nearest branch and Monday December 16. Opening times are 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Saturday. hence need transport. We have invested in And check out the reports on page 37 for lots of activities at local churches an A4 page-a-day diary after decades of over the festive period only needing an A5. We welcome more volunteers either as JANUARY drivers, minibus drivers, home visitors, 2 Thurs Community Centre Bar Quiz starts at 8.30pm. It’s a £1 per person, and the winning lunch club or coffee morning helpers. team gets the quiz takings from the night A particular current need is for one or 3 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm two people to join the office team who 5 Sun Magpie's Nest antiques fair 9.30am to 3.30pm handle all the incoming messages and sort 6 Mon Wooburn Pub Lunch Club, 12.30pm at The Old Bell. Two-course lunch £10, contact out drivers as part of the transport has to be made for your first lunch. Call Margaret Amos 01628 525033 to book scheme. To find out more phone 01628 7 Tues CentreJazz: live music from 8pm in the Community Centre Bar. Admission £5 521027, email includes raffle (see page 21) [email protected] or 10 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm visit the Community Volunteer Office, to 11 Sat Bourne End Community Market 10am – 1pm in the library the right of the community centre, which is open from 10am to midday each 15 Wed 8pm Free performance for senior citizens of Beauty & The Beast, a pantomime by weekday. Forum Players at the community centre. See page 30 for more details Similarly, if you would like help from one 17 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm of our services use these contact details. 17 Fri Social dance with Barbara and David at 8pm. Good dancing in friendly company We look forward to seeing you. 18 Sat 2.30pm, Beauty & The Beast, a pantomime by Forum Players at the community centre. See page 30 for more details Bourne End Film Makers 19 Sun 2.30pm Beauty & The Beast, a pantomime by Forum Players at the community It is with great sadness that we learned of centre. See page 30 for more details. the death of David Jarman after a short 24 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm illness. 25 Sat 2.30pm and 6.30pm, Beauty & The Beast, a pantomime by Forum Players at the David was a long-standing member of community centre. See page 30 for more details Bourne End Film Makers and for four 31 Fri Bingo in the community centre. The fun starts at 2pm and 8pm years was the club’s secretary. He was the link between the club and the community centre for many years providing regular Target sends Seasons Greetings to all our readers, to those articles on the club’s activities for Target who help our finances by paying for their copies, to our magazine. distributors, to our contributors and to all David had a rare gift of bringing people other volunteers. together. His interpersonal skills were Thank you all for another successful Target year. We are invaluable in aiding communications looking forward to 2020 and the 56th volume of the community between members and various outside magazine. Thank you so much. agents. He was a very supportive and The next issue of Target will cover February and March 2020 active member who will be sorely missed. Email [email protected] by Friday January 3 to get your event included in the calendar. The magazine will be published on Friday January 31

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 January 6. 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 1 In which TV programme could you join the ‘1p Club’? Watery Lane, 2 In Contract Bridge where is the suit of clubs in the hierarchy of suits? Wooburn Moor, HP10 0NE 3 Who had a UK chart hit with ‘Church of the Poison Mind’ in 1983? 4 Who presented both ‘’ and ‘Wacaday’ on ITV in the 1980s? Tel: 01628 522752 5 Since 2013 under which brand name have the Club chocolate biscuits been sold? 6 In a traditional club sandwich how many slices of bread are used? Book Now for Christmas 7 In which musical does the Kit Kat Klub appear? Ask about our Christmas Menu 8 Who is supposed to have said “I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member”? 9 Founded in 1764 in London by the artist Joshua Reynolds and essayist Samuel Johnson, the Literary Club Saturday 21st Dec is what type of club? Buble is Back 10 What is the common name for the clinical condition talipes? An evening with 11 Where is the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club located? Michael Buble tribute 12 Who played the three main female roles in the 1996 film ‘The First Wives Club’? 13 Who had a UK No 1 chart hit in 2000 with ‘Never Had a Dream Come True’? Pre order food & make a night of it. 14 In which decade are the first recorded members of the Mile High Club? 15 Name two of the actors who played any of the five members of ‘The Breakfast Club’ from the 1985 film of Tuesday 31st Dec the same name? New Year’s Party 16 Who had a UK chart hit with ‘Club Tropicana’ in 1983? Come and celebrate New Year 17 Name two of the three child presenters of ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ who went on as adults to have UK A great play list to dance to, No 1 chart hits? 18 What is the maximum number of golf clubs you can carry in a competition round? Big Ben at midnight, food, drink 19 The 2014 film ‘The Riot Club’ is set in which university? & friends 20 The Cavern Club was opened in 1957 in which English city? We wish you a merry Christmas and ANSWERS to the last quiz. 1 Nottingham 2 Antonio Banderas 3 Hang up your boots 4 Nancy Sinatra 5 a healthy and happy New Year The boot is on the other foot 6 Wellington boots 7 Mount Everest 8 Boot Hill Cemetery 9 Getting too big for their boots 10 The Perishers 11 Trunk 12 Cyndi Lauper 13 Bell bottoms/flares 14 Air Wear 15 Keep an eye on the website for our They died with their boots on 16 Seven League boots 17 Chelsea boots 18 Put the boot in 19 Boot events and news boy/boots 20 Tough as old boots www.thefalconpub.co.uk The winner was Betty Channer, c/o Wycombe Lane, Wooburn Green.

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