Bourne End
Bourne End is a village mainly in the parish of Wooburn, but partly in the parish of Little Marlow, in Buckinghamshire, England. It is about five miles (8 km) south-east of High Wycombe and also three miles (5 km) eastern of Marlow, near the boundary with Berkshire and also near where the River Wye empties right into the Thames. Bourne End exists in between the M4 and also M40 motorways, and also retains its train station on the Maidenhead to Marlow branch line. With rail as well as roadway access to London, it has become a preferred place for travelers to live. Every one of the mills along the Wye Valley have now been closed down and also destroyed, Jacksons Mill in Furlong Road being the last (in Bourne End) in the late 1980s. These have been replaced by residences, offices or industrial estates, which has actually resulted in the continuation of the village as a work centre. Bourne End remains a distinct settlement, although the continued house-building over the past century means it is endangered by the evident ribbon growth, via to High Wycombe. In 1997, when the Local Plan was in preparation, the Residents Organizations of Bourne End and also Wooburn successfully lobbied to quit Slate Meadow (the area which divides both settlements) being assigned for housing for the time being. Various other primitive land around the town looks likely to stay so, as it has actually been specified as Green Belt, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, or a combination of the 3. Partially, Bourne End is bordered by farmland. Somewhat additionally away, Cliveden as well as Hedsor overlook the village from higher ground to the south east. Bourne End sustains numerous companies and also services whilst still preserving a village-like environment. There is a Community Centre in the centre of the village, with a huge hall, feature areas and also a bar, which is open for member's use. It is, for several, taken into consideration the prime focus of town activity. In the very early 2000s, a Twinning Association was developed, as well as ultimately Octeville-sur-Mer, a community on the north shore of France, was chosen to be its twin town. Constant events are held by participants of the association to promote and improve the relationship in between both negotiations.