Bourne End Herts News

Congratulations to Ruth Finch and a big thank you to those who supported her.   Ruth writes ... I would like to thank all who have sponsored me. I managed to raise £526.50 with both off line and  on-line  donations. I also know there are a few friends and family members still yet to sponsor me which means it will be a bit more. Here are some photos of me all dressed up on the night. It took me and my best friend 3 hours 10 mins to complete the 10 mile route, which was tougher than first though but very worth it.  All the money will go to a good local cause and charity the Hospice of St Francis. It will make a difference. There was a crowd of 526 which I felt honoured to be a part of. Again thank you for your support.  10 mile Midnight Walk and raised.

Only a couple of weeks to go.  You will soon be getting a flyer on which all the rules and categories have been reprinted.  (Just in case you have not kept the original from the last Bourne Ender)  Read it, note it and put it in your diary now.  But most of all make sure you have plenty of entries ready! Another date to go in your diary is Saturday 31st October when we will be holding our Hallowe'en party. Finally, the 'Smiley Face on London Road has arrived.  I know it's meant to slow the traffic down, and that aspect seems to be working, but clocking me at 14mph on my bike made me feel quite inadequate.

Bourne End Mills If you were unable to attend the Public Exhibition on Wednesday, the exhibition boards that were used to explain the proposals are accessible by clicking below Bourne End Mills Proposals Charity Music Event All the details of this bank holiday extravaganza are on a flyer which will be delivered to you. Alternativel read the copy below. A message from Ruth Finch   of Bourne End Lane who will be doing a midnight walk to raise money for the Hospice of St Francis on June 27th.   'You can help me raise money for this great cause by donating directly to my fundraising page -  http://www.justgiving.com/Ruth-Finch   JustGiving sends your donation straight to Hospice Of St Francis (Berkhamsted) and automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer, so your donation is worth even more.  Thank you for your support! '

Village Meeting Tuesday 5 th May 2015 As a resident of Bourne End, you are invited to a meeting on Tuesday 5 th May at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall to discuss the proposed new development of Bourne End Mills Industrial Estate.  The proposals would involve a mix of housing and industrial units.  An example of the kind of layout is shown below. Please note that neither the houses nor the industrial units will have vehicular access into Bourne End Lane as all vehicles will have to enter and exit via the A41 bypass. We would like your opinion on the proposals, so please make every effort to attend. Gordon Rolfe Chairman Bourne End Village Association

There's still time ..... to donate to Sophies's crazy Wing walk in aid of Gaddesden Place Riding for the Disabled ................ and buy your tickets for the Jazz Night. As you will know from your Bourne Ender, on Saturday, Sophie Gibbs will be Wing walking in aid of Gaddesden Place Riding for the Disabled.  As of Friday morning she has raised an astonishing £745.00, far in excess of the £200.00 target!  Donating is remarkably easy through the secure 'justgiving' website.  https://www.justgiving.com/sophie-gibbs1/ .... and don't forget to buy your tickets for the Jazz Night on 24th of this month.  It promises to be a great evening.

The Spring edition of the Bourne Ender, together with the schedule for the Village Show will be delivered to you over the next few days.  At the same time we aim to collecting subscriptions, which this year will remain at the usual £5.00 donation.  Your rep will also have tickets available for the forthcoming Jazz evening if you have not already bought them.

Tickets are now available for the Bourne End Village Association Jazz night on Friday 24th April.