centreTalks-Churches in Retirement-May 2021
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- Written by Myra Hurley
What happens to Anglican churches when they are no longer needed for their original purpose? Some are demolished; others are converted to houses, offices or shops. Yet there are a few that are so precious that none of these solutions is deemed suitable. On Thursday 20th May 2021 at 20:00 John Vigar will tell us about some of these churches. This is an online talk delivered via Zoom.
Rotary Football Lottery
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The Charity Football Lottery is a fantastic opportunity to support the Community Association and the Community Centre. Many other local charities are also supported by the Cookham Bridge Rotary Club.
centreTalks-The Palace of Westminster-June 2021
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- Written by Myra Hurley
The Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament. For our June centreTalks Gill Hodgekinson-Price gives us a virtual tour of some of the well-known and not so well-known areas. This on-line Zoom talk is on Thursday 17th June 2021 at 20:00.
The New Royalty Cinema - 42nd Street - Jun 2021
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The screenings of 42nd Street, as live from the Theatre Royal Dury Lane have been rescheduled. The legendary Broadway musical has been filmed at the Theatre Royal so you can see one of the favourite West End shows without leaving Bourne End.
The New Royalty Cinema - Emma. - Jul 2021
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The screening of Emma. has been rescheduled. Jane Austen's beloved comedy about finding your equal and earning your happy ending is reimagined. Handsome, clever, and rich, Emma Woodhouse is a restless queen bee without rivals in her sleepy little town.
Target Apr 2021
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As Spring starts so your Target for the months of April and May announces more great lockdown stories, fundraising and fascinating features. It starts on page one with details of what young George did during January to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Donate with EasyFundRaising
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Easyfundraising provides a simple way to donate to Bourne End Community Centre whilst shopping online at thousands of retailers.
Your Community Centre and COVID-19
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The Community Centre re-opened on 12th April 2021. We welcome back all our centre users who have already returned and those who plan to over the coming weeks.
Target Magazine - backup distributors
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- Written by Barrie Penfold
Target is looking for a few people to go on a backup list for distributors. Target has a team of distributors who post the magazine through Bourne End and Wooburn letter boxes every two months. Sometimes distributors may not be available so we are looking for some backup volunteers to help as and when needed.
centreTalks-Pompeii A Product of its Time-Mar 2021
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- Written by Myra Hurley
In March The Muddy Archaelogist, Gillian Hovell, will talk about Pompeii: A Product of its Time. An exploration of how the art and artefacts found in the homes and streets of Roman Pompeii reveal life 2,000 years ago. The talk is on Thursday 18th March 2021 at 20:00. This is an online talk delivered via Zoom.
Donate with Amazon Smile
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Amazon in the UK have launched Amazon Smile. Whenever anyone uses Amazon Smile to make their purchases Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the charity of their choice and this includes Bourne End Community Association. Follow this link to register the Community Association.
centreTalks-Behind the scenes of a TV quiz show-Apr 2021
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For our April Talk Faith Powell gives an entertaining account of her exploits on TV quizes. The talk is on Thursday 15th April 2021 at 20:00. This is an online talk delivered via Zoom.
centreTalks-Picture Postcards-An Entertaining Source of Local History-Feb 2021
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- Written by Myra Hurley
In February we are pleased to have Peter Lawrence talk about using postcards as a source of Local History. The talk is on Thursday 18th Feb 2021 at 20:00. This is an online talk delivered via Zoom.
