It has taken time but now plans for improving play equipment in Blind Lane Recreation Ground can move forward. A few months ago the large Basket Swing was moved out and taken down to be part of the refurbishment at Watery Lane's open space. The Aerial Zip Slide came out two weeks ago and is being stored until a new location can be found. People using the Recreation Ground have been looking at the notices showing new play equipment for both toddler and junior use.

Target editor Andy West takes over the community magazine leaving sub-editor Barrie Penfold to write her last words after 30 years in the role. Front page story features the new play equipment which has been installed at Watery Lane and news that Linda Melton is retiring as headteacher at Wye Valley School. Wooburn Residents Association feature its fund raising plans for Christmas lights around Wooburn Green.

On a gloriously hot sunny Friday evening there was an excellent attendance at the AGM of the Community Association. Thanks from President Penny Walsh in her opening address and encouragement for more support from those who use the Centre's facilities. This message was continued in the Annual Report presented by Hon Secretary Barrie Penfold who explained how important it was to have good attendance at meetings so that improvements could be made to ensure that the Community Centre provided the very best facilities locally.

Collecting the silverware is always a delight and the smile on Simon Prior's face says it all. He had just collected Wooburn and Bourne End Parish Council's annual award for the best shopfront which was presented at the Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday 18 May. Simon Prior is the owner of Smiles Fish and Chip Shop on The Parade and he knows how important it is to present an inviting face to the local community.

Community Association President Penny Walsh was one of the first people to inspect the newly planted trees behind the Community Centre. She had approved the plan to remember two special people who had given a great deal of support to local activities and the Community Association. “They're beautiful trees to remember special people” she said “and I know they'll grow and be a permanent part of the peaceful patio outside our main hall.

Selecting Saturday 12 June as the date for the 2010 Village Fete was done long ago. Well before the World Cup schedule was published. So there's a bit of magic in the fact that the Village Fete and England's first game are on the same day. To get everyone in the right frame of mind the Village Fete will bring community groups and individuals together during the morning with stalls around the Centre, refreshments, jazz and sizzling hot dogs.

Nineteen years ago when Forum Players first staged 'The Owl and the Pussycat' Brenda Phelps took on the role of the Plum Pudding Flea (always hungry and will eat anything). Then her young daughter Emily was one of the Jumblies and, as committed supporters of amateur drama, it saved on baby-sitters when all the family were involved in shows.

Wooburn Narkovians Cricket Club is looking for people to get involved with the club as match officials (Umpires, Scorers) for the forthcoming league season. The club runs two Saturday league teams and one, occasionally two, Sunday friendly teams as well as a range of youth teams.