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CONTENTS Love Bedford Xtra Xmas Sparkle – 25

Council News Richard Fuller MP Mohammad Yasin MP Volunteering Opportunities Remembrance Sunday The Composing Cook Recipe Page

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Book Review Prize Crossword Red Cross Virtual Christmas Fayre Love Bedford – Xtra Xmas Sparkle What’s On Mammas House HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets ready for Service Animal Reiki Acorn House – When Pets Go Missing Gardening Bedford Town Football Club Bedford Blues Last Months Crossword Answers

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BEDFORD BOROUGH SELECTED FOR HIGH STREETS HERITAGE ACTION ZONE Bedford Borough Council will receive £1.76 million from Historic England to deliver building works and a cultural programme to regenerate Bedford high street. The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership and LoveBedford are also contributing funding.

In Bedford funding will be used to reinstate the historic features of buildings across the high street, reducing traffic and bringing the wider community back into the area.

Bedford Borough Council has currently earmarked 43 buildings as eligible for funding under the HSHAZ programme. Improvements to these buildings could include: • Reinstatement of traditional shopfronts.

• Conversion of vacant floor space for retail and/or residential use.

• Repair and reinstatement of architectural details to the façade of buildings.

• Undertaking structural works to help achieve these improvements.

The High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) programme is run by Historic England on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, with a contribution from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

If you are a building owner in Bedford Borough and your premises falls within the High Street Heritage Action Zone, you can speak with the HSHAZ team about possible refurbishments to your property. Please contact Jessica Mittler, HSHAZ Project Manager, Tel: 01234 276452 Email: jessica.mittler@bedford.gov.uk

BOROUGH SUPPORTS HIDDEN DISABILITIES SUNFLOWER LANYARDS Bedford Borough Council has teamed up with Cambridgeshire Community Health Services NHS Trust, The Harpur Centre, Love Bedford (Bedford BID), Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum and Access Bedford to support a project to help people in the Borough feel more confident when going into the community.

Hidden Disabilities sunflower lanyards can help people who have disabilities that are not immediately obvious to others. This can include people with learning difficulties, those living with dementia or poor mental health, as well as mobility, speech, visual or hearing impairments. Wearing the sunflower lanyard indicates to others, including shop workers, members of the community, colleagues and health professionals that additional support, help or a little patience may be needed.

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To get a free lanyard for yourself, a family member or friend with a hidden disability, visit one of the following places in Bedford Borough.

Please continue to follow social distancing guidelines: • Bedford Central Library • The Higgins Bedford • Halifax Bank

• Lloyds Bank • Morrisons • Sainsbury’s • Tesco • M&S food halls

If you or someone you know has a hidden disability and you want more information about services, support, information and advice, clubs and activities then visit the Bedford Borough Local Offer.

MP COLUMN

VIEWS FROM RICHARD FULLER,

MP FOR NORTH EAST BEDFORDSHIRE

Young people have been particularly hard hit by disruption caused to the jobs market by the pandemic, so I was pleased that the government’s ‘Kickstart Scheme’ launched this autumn. This £2billion scheme is designed to take young people off benefits and put them into quality jobs.

I recently visited the team at the Jobcentre in Biggleswade and was impressed by the efforts the staff have made to help people during the lockdown and in the months following.

We had an excellent discussion about how the JobCentre team will be implementing the new Kickstart programme with local employers and the role they will play delivering these opportunities to young people across Bedfordshire.

So how does the Kickstart Scheme work? Young people aged 16-24 who are claiming Universal Credit can get a six-month work placement that is fully funded by the government. This means the Government will pay 100 per cent of the young person’s age-relevant National Minimum Wage, National Insurance and pension contributions for 25 hours a week, which the employer can top up if they choose to. In addition, the Government will also pay the employer £1,500 for each young person they take on, to support any training or associated costs like uniforms that they might incur when setting up the scheme. The scheme will

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initially be open until December 2021, but there is the option for it to be extended. More information is available at https://jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk/ kickstart/ Getting off to a good start in one’s working life is crucial for building confidence and ambition and this package of support provides great incentives for local firms to help us all pull together to get the next generation into work.

If you are a local business, I am urging you to take on a young person through this scheme. We cannot allow young people to be left behind as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and schemes like this will be vital for creating jobs and giving young people the skills to access them. For more information and details on how to apply, please visit www.gov.uk/kickstart I want North East Bedfordshire’s young people to get a good share of these jobs and I will be talking to businesses in the coming months to see how we can together create good opportunities for our young people. If you would like to share your experiences of the scheme with me, please get in touch at richard.fuller.mp@parliament.uk If you would like to share your experiences of the scheme with me, please get in touch at richard.fuller.mp@parliament.uk

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MP COLUMN

VIEWS FROM MOHAMMAD YASIN,

MP FOR BEDFORD AND KEMPSTON

I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to write my first column for Beds Life and support a great local media business.

As MP for Bedford and Kempston, I’ll focus on issues important to you and our community. I look forward to hearing your views on my monthly musings.

As a rural community, I know many of you will have taken an interest in the Agriculture Bill, a piece of legislation the National Farmers Union (NFU) said signifies the biggest reform and transformation of British agriculture in a generation.

The Bill will introduce some positive changes when it completes its passage through Parliament this month, but the legislation still falls short on protecting farmers, our natural environment and tackling climate change.

The Covid-19 lockdown exposed the weaknesses and inequalities in our food system and there are fears the new laws also fail to prioritise food security, sustainability and have no answers on food poverty.

Many of you want to see stronger protections for our world class standards to prevent farmers being undercut by cheaper imports.

US practices forbidden here, including chlorinewashed chicken, hormone-fed beef have made headlines but while the focus is on the US trade deal, the truth is that many of the countries we are trying to broker trade deals with have lower standards than us in many areas including the use of antibiotics, pesticides, growth hormones and on animal welfare.

The petition has been effective. The Government agreed to set up its Trade and Agriculture Commission to help protect UK farmers and our food sector. But only by enshrining our standards in law, can our farmers be prevented from being priced out of the market.

The Cabinet Secretary, Michael Gove, who has oversight over Brexit policy and future trade deals, has said that “over his dead body would he accept United States food standards”. Unfortunately, the Government, including every Conservative MP in Bedfordshire rejected the last attempt to require imported food to meet domestic legal standards from 1 January.

The Bill’s journey through Parliament hasn’t been without controversy but it is the protection of British food and animal welfare standards that has driven so many of you to protest.

The farming minister Victoria Prentis said the government was “absolutely committed to high standards” but they weren’t committed enough to stand up for British farmers where it really matters – in law.

More than a million people have now signed an NFU petition urging the Government not to agree to trade deals that lead to imported foods that would currently be illegal to produce here.

If you would like to comment or if you are a constituent who would like to contact me, please email me at mohammad.yasin.mp@parliament.uk

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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteering brings great rewards and we have opportunities for all. View hundreds of options through our online facility where you can register as a volunteer and apply.

Search for this month’s featured roles by adding the name of the organisation into the keyword field on our on-line role search facility at cvsbeds.org.uk/volunteer Sight Concern Bedfordshire – Telephone Befriender Our volunteers telephone visually impaired people who live alone. They are helped through regular social contact and friendship by telephone at a time when face to face services are not operating. Calls can be made from your own home or from the Sight Concern offices in Luton or Bedford.

Leonard Cheshire Disability – Befriender-IT Support We are looking for an IT savvy volunteer with an interest in ‘all things computer’, to assist one of our residents. This opportunity will require 1-2 hrs per week and will be a 1 to 1 face to face role based in Ampthill. You will start when we are able to safely welcome volunteers back in to our Service.

Campaign to Protect Rural England – Photography Contributor Photography contributors are wanted to help promote the work of CPRE Bedfordshire and raise awareness of important issues such as climate change, waste reduction and protecting the Bedfordshire countryside.

Our Photographers help us celebrate special places in Bedfordshire – whether that’s a beautiful landscape or wonderful wildlife – and to promote our valuable work.

Community Led Initiatives – Volunteer Mentor Mentors will produce support plans helping service users to identify achievable goals focussed on personal recovery and reintegration in to the community. They will promote

the value of lifestyle changes, provide practical support, link to local agencies and review progress. This role is for volunteers who are confident, outgoing, positive, resourceful and believe that people can make lasting changes.

Girlguiding Bedfordshire – Youth Organisation Treasurer As treasurer, you will need to keep accurate financial records for the area. Together with the youth group leaders who are part of the area you will be part of the team that is responsible for deciding how funds will be raised and spent. Your job is to keep accounts, report back to the team on its financial position and prepare end-ofyear accounts for independent examination.

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MARKING REMEMBRANC

AND ARMISTICE DAYS IN 2020 Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, and the importance of slowing the spread and keeping our communities safe, Remembrance and Armistice Days will be marked very differently in Bedford this year.

Remembrance Sunday falls on Sunday 8th November. Normally this would see crowds of people join an event on Bedford’s Embankment, but this year, organisers at the Bedford Branch of the Royal British Legion are asking people to stay away to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

A socially distanced service for members of the Royal British Legion and local representatives will take place and the Royal British Legion and Bedford Borough Council are looking at plans for this to be broadcast online.

Armistice Day on the 11th November will also be marked by a ceremony with a small invited group in order to be COVID-19 secure and keep those attending safe.

Robin Thomas from the Bedford Branch of the Royal British Legion said: “With rates of COVID-19 infection rising and government guidance about the rule of 6, this year’s events will be very different. Sadly we are asking the public not to attend and instead to follow events online, or nationally on TV or on the radio rather than risking the virus spreading.

“We know this will be very disappointing to people and we would like to thank everyone for their understanding. A small invited group will attend to show their respects on behalf of the community and remember those who have lost their lives in conflict around the globe and we hope to be able to broadcast this online.”

In the run-up to Remembrance and Armistice, The Higgins Bedford Knitting and Crochet Group are making poppies which will be displayed at the museum.

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DOUBLE CHOCOLATE KEY LIME PIE

The Composing Cook A light, refreshing and comforting pie which I would advise you to lock away in the fridge because once you’ve tasted it; you will be coming back for more.

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4 Limes to give approximately 175ml lime juice a bottle of lime juice 400g dark chocolate digestive biscuits 65g unsalted butter 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 100g bar dark chocolate 397g tin sweetened condensed milk 320ml double cream 1 x 25cm x 4cm deep fluted tart tin, with a loose base (approximate size)

On a plate, zest the limes and add one square of chocolate taken from the 100g bar dark chocolate.

Place in the fridge.

Remove tart from fridge, working fast, pour chocolate sauce into base, spreading with back of spoon, covering as much of the base as you can. No need for perfection. Return to fridge.

The Composing Cook

Squeeze limes of their juice and use the bottle of lime juice to make up the difference. Put to one side.

In a food processor, add the dark chocolate digestive biscuits, the unsalted butter and the cocoa powder. Blitz until the mixture reaches a damp, binding consistency. Transfer the mixture into tin and press on the base and up the sides. Place in the fridge.

In a small pan, heat 20ml of the double cream slowly. Breaking up the remaining chocolate bar, add this to the warmed double cream. Swill around to coat chocolate. Still on a gentle heat, start whisking until the chocolate is totally melted and you have a runny chocolate sauce.

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Add sweetened condensed milk and lime juice into a bowl, whisk until combined. Add the 300ml double cream and continue whisking until you have a mousse like consistency.

Take tart from fridge; pour the mousse mixture into the biscuit base, getting an even coverage.

Return to fridge to set, ideally overnight, but no less than 4 hours.

Grate the one square of chocolate on top and sprinkle with the lime zest. Unmold the pie, but don’t even try and remove it from its base.

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BOOK REVIEW

M E B E F O R E YO U

by Jojo Moyes

26-year-old Lou Clark still lives with her parents in the quiet market town she grew up in. Almost deserted in the winter the town’s one draw is an old castle and when we meet Lou, she works in the local tea shop serving the coach loads of tourists who come to visit. With a quirky dress sense Lou never really feels as if she fits in and as a teenager longed to travel the world. However, circumstances meant that she could never bring herself to leave.

After losing her job she reluctantly takes a job caring for Will, a young quadriplegic man injured in a motorcycle accident several years earlier. She is told the job is just for 6 months and despite a rough start she decides to stick it out and soon an unlikely bond develops between Lou and Will.

A romantic novel this also deals with the sensitive issue of disability and the descriptions of Will’s day to day life are well-written with brutal honesty and little sensationalism. Things take a darker turn when Lou learns the reason why her contract is only to be for 6 months and she sets out to bring Will new experiences and remind him of the simple joys of life: not easy for a wheelchair bound man whose ideal way to pass the time before his accident was skydiving or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

As a reader you are drawn into the lives of these characters and the development of their relationship is believable. In the hands of the wrong writer this plot line could turn out to be very twee and cliché but Moyes does not fall into this trap.

The resulting novel is engaging, difficult to put down and will lead you to appreciate the small wonders of life.

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14th to 28th November Support the Red Cross by shopping at our online Christmas Fair! Every purchase made from a fabulous range of stalls will help the Red Cross continue its work supporting people in crisis in Bedfordshire and beyond.

• The online fair will run between 10am on Saturday 14th November and 5pm on Saturday 28th November at www.bedfordshirechristmasfair.org • Stallholders have generously agreed to donate 10% of the value of all purchases made via the Fair website to the Red Cross.

• The virtual event replaces the traditional Christmas Fair which has been held in Bedford for the last 15 years, and which has been postponed because of the COVID-19 crisis.

• Stalls will offer gifts, accessories, homewares, games, fashion, pet and gardening items, and speciality food and drinks. There’ll be something for even the hardest-to-buy-for family member or friend.

Visit www.bedfordshirechristmasfair.org to find out more. Every purchase made will help the Red Cross to continue its vital work.

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This Christmas, Bedford businesses will be making an extra special effort to make their shops look fabulously festive.

A window wonderland competition is being launched where the public can vote for their choice among the displays of decorations.

Last time 100s voted for their favourite shop windows and we are hoping people will come into town to support the 2020 campaign.

Full details on how to vote can be found on www.lovebedford.co.uk or on Love Bedford FB, Instagram and Twitter

Meanwhile, businesses, via BedfordBID, are once again lighting up the town with their Xtra Xmas lights. The Xtra Xmas lights can be seen here: Lampposts at St Cuthberts Street Harpur Street Tavistock Street/The Broadway St Peters Street Mill Street

Sadly, there will be no lights switch-on event with Santa and his Sleigh due to Covid restrictions, but nevertheless the lights and shop windows will be on throughout December.

Keep in touch with what’s on offer at www.lovebedford.co.uk

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What’sON Please ensure to check with organisers before attending any events in case of any changes or cancellations

The Higgins – Sketch Friday Sketch Friday is now online. Every week the Higgins will post an object or artwork from their collections which they hope will inspire you to create your own piece of art. You are invited to share a photo of your work. No particular artistic skills required, any media that takes your fancy – it’s just for fun. Suggestions for future themes are welcome.

Join the Sketch Friday group on Facebook.

COMMUNITY ARTS & CRAFTS New Exhibition at The Higgins Bedford: ‘Under the Same Sky’ Running until April 11th 2021 FREE A social history exhibition that explores artist depictions of the sky above and the local impact of the weather over time. Discover storms, calm skies, rain drenched cities, sun worship and visions of the moon in the works of artists such as JMW Turner, Alfred Sisley, Paul Nash and Edouard Manet.

Visitors must book a free time entry ticket in advance by visiting www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk.

Visitors who are unable to book online can book over the telephone on 01234 718044 Monday – Friday from 11am to 3pm.

Carers in Bedfordshire Carers Choir Tuesday afternoons 2 pm Via Zoom All levels For unpaid family carers Contact weg@carersinbeds.org.uk for more details or visit www.carersinbeds.org.uk Memory Navigation Service Poetry group for people with dementia or memory loss and their carers Second Weds of the month, 11 – 12pm Via Zoom Bring and share your favourite poems, try out a quiz or simply watch and enjoy For details contact flora.stewart@carersinbeds.org.uk, ring 0300 111 9090 or visit memoryinbeds.org.uk Carers in Bedfordshire – Art for Wellbeing Thursdays 11.30am Via Zoom and art pack posted out For all levels – with Natasha For unpaid family carers, the person they care for Contact weg@carersinbeds.org.uk for more details or visit www.carersinbeds.org.uk The Higgins Knitting and Crocheting Group The Higgins knitting and crocheting group is now online! While staying at home, you can join in to share photos and talk all things knitting and crocheting.

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Virtual Christmas Craft Fair Weekend.

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November Lots of amazing handmade gifts and decorations with over 40 crafters displaying their work there will be lots of great items for all. Many bespoke items to suit all your gifts and also amazing decorations to add that extra Christmas sparkle. On the day you will get each crafters album in your notifications so you can view at your leisure. There will also be live videos on both days with some great prize giveaways. All you need to do is visit /www.facebook.com/infoVillageEventsLtd/ posts/ and click going then on the day sit back and view from the comfort of your own home. Take the hassle out of Christmas and join us and our crafters for an amazing weekend of shopping without the hassle of crowds, queuing and wearing a mask.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING Free Fitness Pilates and Relaxation Sessions for Parent Carers Tuesday 17th November 10.30am Friday 20th November 7pm Bedford Borough Parent Carers Forum have organised 2 sessions which are open to any parent carers of children with SEND in Bedford Borough. You are welcome to attend one or both sessions. They will both be virtual so you can do it in the comfort of your own home. Please email communications@ bbpcf.org.uk to book your place

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BONKERS FOR CONKERS If you are anything like us, you probably can’t walk past a chestnut tree without stopping to l ook for conkers!

There are some really beautiful spots in and around Bedford that have been perfect for collecting conkers over the last few weeks. We have so many around the house now, so what else can you do with them apart from fend off Spiders?

1. Counting Games – enjoy counting the conkers to see how many you have, you could use them as coins while playing shopkeepers, or try writing numbers on them and ordering them highest to lowest.

2. Alphabet Games – write the letters of your child’s name on the conkers and then write the same letters down on some paper and let your child match the letters.

3. Make a caterpillar – get crafty and make a caterpillar. You could make holes in the conkers to thread them together, or you could just see how long you can make your caterpillar 4. Conker painting – all you need for this one is a tub or tray, line it with paper, next put some paint blobs around the paper. Tip the tray around in different directions with the conkers inside and see what you can make. Have fun with colour mixing too!

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5. Play the traditional game! Playing conkers is a traditional British game, it might be a little tricky for the younger ones but they may enjoy watching the grown ups play.

6. Conker find – Decorate conkers and leave them for other children to find.

7. Make Conker animals – get your creative on and see what you can make. Some of my favourites are snails using play dough for the body, or rabbits using natural materials such as twigs for the whiskers and leaves for ears.

8. Conker and spoon race – if you don’t fancy eggy mess, use conkers instead add in some obstacles to challenge older kids 9. Exploration baskets – Add them to your sensory tray along with acorns, leaves and toy bugs for some sensory fun.

10. Make jewellery – make a hole in each conker and thread string through to make some chunky necklaces or bracel I’d love to hear your ideas on how you make conkers fun at home.

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HM LORDLIEUTENANT’S CADETS

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis hosting the Cadet Commissioning Ceremony via Zoom

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HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, recently appointed her Cadets for 2020/2021 at a ceremony held virtually online.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting lack of opportunities for Lord-Lieutenant Cadets, the Lord-Lieutenant extended the appointment for six of her Cadets from 2019/2020 and commissioned Cadet Warrant Officer Abby Bierton from Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire Air Training Corps (Flitwick Squadron).

The role of Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets is to support the Lord-Lieutenant in carrying out her duties as The Queen’s representative in the county and their selection and appointment acknowledges their outstanding contribution to their Cadet service and to the community.

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This year’s Cadets are • Petty Officer Cadet Elisabeth Allison (Flitwick& Ampthill Sea Cadets) • Cadet Warrant Officer Abby Bierton (Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire ATC) • Cadet Colour Sergeant Leah Flores (Beds & Herts Army Cadet Force) • Police Cadet Connor Fossey (Bedfordshire Police) • Fire Cadet Ryan Harper (Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service) • Cadet Sergeant Harilaos Karavaggelis (Bedford School Combined Cadet Force) • Leading Cadet Kate Travers (St John Ambulance) The Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets are the finest of the many talented young people in the Cadet Forces and Emergency Services within Bedfordshire. They are excellent leaders and a credit to their organisations and to the county.

Speaking after the commissioning, the LordLieutenant said “It is a genuine privilege to work alongside some of the finest young people in Bedfordshire and I would like to thank the dedicated volunteers who devote so much time to helping to develop our cadets.

I am delighted to welcome CWO Bierton to my team of Lord-Lieutenant Cadets who have already impressed me with their commitment, maturity and professionalism when supporting me at key events in the County prior to the pandemic. I am looking forward to continuing to work with the Cadets and hope that they have an exciting year ahead.”

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Animal Reiki is a gentle, yet effective complementary Reiki can help your animal with such problems as therapy that promotes deep relaxation and natural anxiety, stress, nervousness, stiffness due to old healing. It works by using Reiki energy to heal the age, and it can also support your animal’s recovery animal physically, mentally and emotionally. It is following an illness or surgery. As our animals reach non-invasive and is applied by giving a hands on the last few weeks or months of their life, Reiki is found or hands off treatment, depending on the need of to be beneficial in keeping them relaxed and calm. the animal. As a holistic therapy, Reiki works on the cause of theai158029125411_Neville problem and notFunerals just the presenting Advert Jan 2020.pdf 1 29/01/2020 09:47:34 Catherine York condition or symptoms. Reiki is suitable for all

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Following an unprecedented year, Wood Green’s services are needed more than ever. Routines continue to be disrupted, pet owners face financial challenges and many people have welcomed a new pet into their home – especially puppies. Whatever circumstances pet owners find themselves in, be it work or financial pressures, health concerns or pets with behavioural problems, Wood Green can help.

The charity’s team of Behaviour & Training Specialists provide free online resources, expert-led training sessions at the centre in Godmanchester and tailored one-to-one advice about all aspects of

dog, cat and small pet care. Not only that, Wood Green can also offer financial support towards essentials such as pet food and veterinary care (subject to assessment).

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WHEN PETS GO MISSING It is very distressing to have a pet go missing. If your pet has gone missing try not to panic and instead take the following steps to help your pet find his way back home.

1. Try the obvious steps first – check your pet’s favourite hiding places, call and rattle food containers.

2. If your pet is microchipped, contact the chip company to report him missing and ensure that your contact details are up to date.

3. Contact all local veterinary practices and the dog warden during their daytime hours to report your pet missing.

4. Ask neighbours if they have seen your pet. Missing cats have sometimes been accidentally shut in sheds and outbuildings.

5. Use local groups on social media to post pictures of your missing pet and provide a contact number.

Remember that it is a legal requirement for dogs in the UK to be microchipped and the contact details on the microchip register must be kept up

to date. Dogs must also wear a collar and tag with their owner’s name and address on it, whenever they are in a public place. Including your telephone number on this tag will make it easier for anyone finding your pet to get in touch.

There is no law regarding the identification of cats, but we strongly recommend that all cats are microchipped. A quick-release collar and name tag is often appropriate as well but accident-prone cats can get trapped or injured by collars so consider your pet’s lifestyle when making this decision.

It is a very good idea to have pets such as rabbits and tortoises microchipped as well.

Take particular care to keep dogs on leads and cats indoors when there are fireworks or thunderstorms, as frightened pets are more likely to escape and become lost. If you are looking after a pet for a friend or neighbour it is a good idea to put a temporary identification tag on the pet’s collar with your own details on, just in case they go missing whilst under your care.

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RHUBARB RHUBARB Rhubarb is a reasonably easy trouble-free plant to grow. It is also a handsome plant, with large leaves and striking red stems, and who doesn’t love a rhubarb crumble?

The trick is to choose the right spot. Ideally it needs to be planted in full sun but if your garden is very sheltered it will tolerate partial shade. Don’t plant it anywhere where it might be in the way, disturbed, or need to be moved from. Rhubarb has an extensive root system and prefers to stay put, for at least a decade, so give careful thought to the spot.

Rhubarb dislikes wet soil, so make sure it’s welldrained. Dig in plenty of organic matter a month or so before planting. It’s generally easier and more productive to grow rhubarb from crowns (divided plants) rather than seed, and from now until Christmas is the perfect time to plant.

Dig a hole a little wider than the rhubarb crown in your prepared ground. Plant so that the growing tip is about an inch /2.5 cm below the surface.

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any flower heads that appear in the spring.

Flowering will weaken the stems. If the crown rots, your soil was too wet, but following all the advice I’ve given earlier should prevent this happening!

Harvest time is May until July, but rhubarb is a long-term investment so don’t harvest it during the first year. It needs that full first year of growth to establish a strong root system. Second year leave at least five strong stems when you harvest. After that you can leave three or four stems each time.

You should get 2-3 crops per season.

Remove only the largest stems when picking and wait till the leaves have fully opened. Pull gently from the base with a slight twist. The leaves are poisonous but can be safely composted.

Once your rhubarb is established you might want to try a forced crop for sweeter more tender stems.

Rhubarb is forced by growing it in the absence of light in a microclimate slightly warmer than the outside temperature. You can start forcing in January for best results. Remove dead leaves and weeds from around the crown and add a layer of straw or shredded paper to warm the emerging shoots and to protect them from frost. Then cover the crown with an upturned dustbin or large crock pot to cut out all the light. The rhubarb should be ready for harvesting 8 weeks later.

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Gary Setchell is the new man in charge, he comes with a vast knowledge of football, both as a player with EFL clubs such as Rushden & Diamonds, and management with seven years and two promotions at Kings Lynn. Darren Edey joins as his number two.

Also joined is former Peterborough United striker Craig Mackail-Smith, who is already beginning to form a partnership upfront with another Peterborough old boy Rene Howe.

On the pitch, after a shaky start to the season, things are turning around under Setchell’s leadership, with a recent 2-0 win at Biggleswade FC and a 4-1 home win against North Leigh which saw goals from Mackail-Smith, Howe, Matt Harriot and new centre back Charley Sanders.

Next at the Eyrie its local derby time as Kempston Rovers visit in a tie which is likely to reach the grounds current Covid-19 capacity of 400 and promises to be a lively and entertaining encounter on Saturday 31st October. That is followed on Tuesday 3rd November by the visit of promotion favourites Halesowen, before another tough home encounter against Bedworth on Saturday 21st November.

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