I am a Newsletter without an Editor. I have been created by a
committee. After so long in the wise and tender hands of Fred Russell
it feels rather strange to have the opportunity to gaze at my navel and
muse....
What am I for? Some might dispute that his words now ring true but Lord
Reith set the compass for the BBC by defining its purpose as being 'to
inform, educate and entertain'. This works for me. I aim to do just
that by sharing reports and stories about the physical, historical and
social fabric of Taplow and Hitcham.
I don't appear often enough to be a newspaper and I am determinedly
apolitical but I try to keep people in touch with 'hot topics' such as
the hope of a Dropmore revival and the proposed developments at the
Bishop Centre and Mill Lane. I don't advertise but I can tell tales
about the history of or the people at local commercial enterprises such
as Odds Farm Park and Hedsor House. I am always delighted to support
organisations such as Taplow Choirs and the Royal British Legion and to
celebrate individual achievements and community activities from the fun
stuff like the Village Green Party, the Royal Wedding Race to the
Church, the Jubilee Raft Race and Carols on the Green to collective
initiatives such as the renewal of Old Priory Garden and the rubbish
clearances. I love to celebrate the heritage that makes our villages
just that little bit different from anywhere else. And I like to think
I'm adding a little to that heritage by maintaining a gradually
unfolding record of what life is like today in our little corner of the
world.
Ten people have penned my pieces. My successors will welcome
contributions from others like them who share these aims and ideals.
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