Bourne End Herts News

BEVA Planning Group have been looking at the plans for the development of Bourne End Mills Industrial Estate.  As a result we have produced a flier explaining our position and encouraging others to take an informed view. A copy is reproduced here. We have become aware today that the notification from Dacorum Borough Council has only be delivered to residents of Bourne End Lane.  We believe that this is a whole village issue Please note that the closing date for comment is 7 th  October

Tickets will shortly be available for the Hallowe'en Dinner Dance.  But before that, we've the village litter pick on the 10th and of course the AGM on the 23rd!

The Autumn edition of the Bourne Ender will shortly be brought to your door.  The on-line edition is available to you here on the blog.

On Saturday 15 th August, at 14.00, Kevin Connaughton  will be at the War Memorial for a few minutes of silence.  This will be to commemorate the ending of the war in the Pacific and the effective ending of World War ll.  If anyone wishes to join him, please do so. Kevin Connaughton 

It was a nail biting finish to the Annual Show, with considerable concerns that Sarah Cowper could walk away with the coveted shield for the third year in succession.  But it was not to be.  A very strong series of entries from Maggie Cassidy ensured the shield was hers. In second place was John Mawer who’s overall score was boosted by a clean sweep in the Photography section. Vivien Forshaw took the Douglas Dean Rose Bowl for her superb exhibit of roses.   The prizes given by the Women’s Club were taken by Caroline Wright for the Floral Art section, and Gordon Rolfe in the Culinary Delights section.  (This was despite concern in the latter case that the alcohol content of one entry might have swayed the judges.) There were strong entries in the Children’s Classes with the overall prize being taken by Darcy Miller. The village was very appreciative that the prizes were presented by the newly appointed Mayor, Gbola Adaleke who attended with his wif...

Just in case you've lost your schedule you will be getting a copy delivered to you and it's here on the blog.  So no excuses!

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.