Community news: Expat teenager scoops writing award (From Bucks Free Press)

Community news for Bourne End, Flackwell Heath, Loudwater and the Wooburns

2:10pm Friday 20th July 2012 in Flackwell Heath By Lawrence Dunhill

A BILINGUAL teenager who grew up in Flackwell Heath has scooped a prize for her imaginative storytelling in Spanish. Expat Chloe Madison went to Carrington School and moved to eastern Andalucia six years ago with her family. The 13-year-old’s short story, about an evil painter and a magnifying glass, saw her shortlisted for the final of a Coca Cola sponsored competition out of 1,500 entries. Her prizes include a trip to Amsterdam and a place on a creative writing course in Madrid.

FLACKWELL Heath British Legion hosts singer Barry Noble tomorrow from 8pm, with a BBQ and musical showcase to be held on Sunday from 12 noon. Next Friday evening the Common Road branch has a rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza featuring Cookie & The Blue Jays, with £5 tickets available from George O’Leary on 01628 526360.

A WILDFLOWER walk sets off from the edge of Bourne End on Wednesday morning, led by Roger and Frances Wilding on behalf of the Little Marlow Lakes Country Park Community Partnership. The route is all on the flat, but can be muddy in places if wet. Admission free, from 10am - 12.30pm. Meet in public car park in Coldmoorholme Lane. Call 01494 438 374 for details.

BOURNE END Community Centre hosts Barbara & David's Social Dance this evening from 8pm. Call Barbara Stewart for details on 01628 629563.

THE Catfish Kings will return to the stage at Loudwater British Legion next Friday from 8pm. Members £9, non-members £10.