News on the front-page features two retirements. David Bryant, Curly to all his friends, has sold the Fruit Market and retired and at the end of 2026 Barrie Penfold has decided to retire from Target Magazine.
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News on the front-page features two retirements. David Bryant, Curly to all his friends, has sold the Fruit Market and retired. For a man who was at the market to get the best produce long before the sun rose it will mean a bit change but he has left the business in capable hands backed by all the regular staff. If there’s a change it is in the name – now it’s called the Flower and Fruit Market Limited.
Target readers will note that the next retirement affects the community magazine but it doesn’t happen until the end of 2026. After 44 years Barrie Penfold has decided to hand on the role to new volunteers who will keep the community magazine going into the future. Now the aim is to find those volunteers. You might like to organise the distribution of the magazine every two months? Or you might want to be part of the editorial team and find good stories? Please come forward and talk about what is involved.
Community Centre news has added an extra half page as there’s so much happening. Especially with news of Forum Players auditions for their 2026 pantomime which will be ‘Robinson Crusoe’. Move onto page 8 and details of Parkfest at the end of August. It promises to be a wonderful afternoon – especially the Duck Race. Then on page 10 you have an update from our councillors with a special mention for the work being done to eliminate potholes.
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In the picture spread on pages 18 and 19 Target’s roving eye went to tea parties and came away with lovely pictures of happy occasions. The bonus was meeting up with John from the Fruit Market and his new son – don’t miss the picture of the proud Dad. On page 20 there’s news of a rail and walking trail between Bourne End and Marlow in the footsteps of the Marlow Donkey. And there’s a special launch event at the station.
As usual paddlers will be making their way from Shillingford along the River Thames to the Bounty over the bank holiday weekend and all in aid of Breast Cancer Now. Read about their plans on page 20. In River News on page 23 there’s an appeal for boat owners to slow down and avoid damaging river banks and nesting sites. Then on pages 26/27 you can find out how Wendy returned to bell ringing (or campanology to be correct) after 40 years. Falcon Quiz has moved into the magazine and you’ll find it on page 29.
Another retirement means the story on page 31 is an appeal for a volunteer to take on the role of Honorary Treasurer for the Community Association. Also on that page you will find some interesting facts about Target readership. But bear in mind the fact that August has a reputation for being the ‘silly season’. Lots more to read in this issue with a packed calendar for the two months on page 35. Turn over and you have the Wooburn Festival programme on the back page.
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