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80A High Street, housing Millennium Kebab, is a Grade II listed building, dating from the 17th century, with a timber frame and medieval proportions. It had suffered over time from successive alterations to the shop front and façade, which left it with a poor appearance. The THI helped the owners to fund the reinstatement of a traditional shop front and sash windows of the original proportions at first and second floor levels. Further remedial works were also required to the roofs, chimneys and gutters to secure the building for the future.
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The Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson, said: “The transformation of this building is a great example of the restoration of historic properties being achieved through the THI programme. This heritage-based regeneration scheme has already restored numerous properties in and around Bedford High Street to their former glory. The works at this site have brought about yet another dramatic improvement.” The THI project, which is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Bedford Borough Council and BedfordBID, will come to an end later this year. In the remaining months, the ‘Porter Blacks’ building at 100 High Street will be receiving its final touches, following the recent removal of the scaffolding. For more information on the Town Heritage Initiative visit www.bedford.gov.uk/ bedfordhighstreet
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First Wedding For New Registry Office
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edford Borough’s new registry office at the Old Town Hall celebrated its first wedding recently.
Local couple, Christopher Keating and Caroline Connaughton, tied the knot in a ceremony conducted by Superintendent Registrar Miriam Burgess, with twenty guests. The pair, who are the first to get married in the new registry office since it reopened in April, posed for photographs before heading off to celebrate their marriage with friends and family. Bedford’s Registry Office is now open for key services, including registration of births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships, change of name deeds and the provision of birth, death and marriage certificates. The new registry office also hosts civil partnerships, renewal of vows and citizenship
ceremonies, in the Victorian splendour of the Old Council Chamber and Mayor’s Parlour. The offices adjoin the new public square with its riverside views and bridge to St Mary’s Gardens which form part of the new Riverside Development. Deputy Mayor, Charles Royden, said: “The new registry office is a stunning, historic setting for weddings and civil partnerships in an attractively refurbished location." The new registry office is open Monday - Friday from 9am - 4.30pm, and at weekends for ceremonies only. For more information on the Bedford Borough office, call 01234 267422 or email civil. registration@bedford.gov.uk alternatively, go online www.bedford.gov.uk
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What is No Limits?
The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) in conjunction with the County Sports Partnership, Team Beds and Luton and Bedford Borough Council have secured almost £360K from Sport England to create more sustainable opportunities for disabled people to take part in sport in Bedfordshire. This award is one of 44 projects across England, which will collectively inject £8million into disability sport.
What activities are currently on offer?
There are already a wide range of No Limits activities taking place across Bedford Borough. ü Weekly Multi Activity Clubs Mondays and Thursdays, 16 years plus ü Weekly Disability Football, 16 years plus ü Gentle Exercise Sessions, 16 years plus ü Weekly Children’s Multi Activity Sessions ü New Futsal League starting in the Autumn ü Opportunity to attend bespoke training courses, such as an FA Level 1 Football Coaching Course ü Partnership working with local clubs, groups, agencies ü Other exciting new projects starting soon No Limits is the much needed catalyst for change that will create more genuine opportunities for people with a disability to access quality sports in this county. NO LIMITS ... to an individual’s capacity to be involved! NO LIMITS ... to an individual’s aspiration to succeed! NO LIMITS ... to regular sports participation! For further information please contact Hayley Elphee on 01234 718835, email; hayley.elphee@bedford.gov.uk
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would not normally disturb your summer reading with politics, but the events of June and July this year require me to make some comment as soon as possible. If you had asked me to predict, on June 16th, where the country and politics would be four weeks later, I would have never have guessed the extraordinary run of events we have seen. To begin with the tragic- the murder of Jo Cox MP places all other events into context, but how quickly the nation seemed to forget. An outpouring of grief was sincere, and all MPs were touched by the expressions of concern for them, as the public realised how vulnerable our work made us. But the anguished cries for a gentler politics in its wake seemed soon lost.
seemed to place its internal wrangles far above the need for it to do its job of holding the Government to account. And then, what the British do best. I have been to many states where the transfer of power happens after tanks and guns have been on the streets, after weeks, months or even years. That the passing of power in the UK is marked by a removal van at No 10 is no mean feat, brought about by centuries of a relationship between governed and governors. It’s been a mess. But we have been through worse. So here’s to PM Theresa May MP- good luck! Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP
Then, a week later, the Referendum and its result. I make no secret of my dismay – I did not campaign on the issue lightly, and do not believe the result is in the country’s best interest. But it was a Referendum, and the result stands. So we will all make the best of the result including me, and I will be working hard to try to achieve that for my constituents. The resignation of David Cameron the next day was as predictable as rain after shine. There was no possibility of him staying on, and all comments before the Referendum to that effect were simply window dressing the inevitable. The Conservative leadership ‘battle’ that followed demonstrated some catastrophic errors of judgement, as contender after contender demonstrated exactly why none but the eventual winner was capable of doing the job. Treachery was turned almost into an Olympic event on the Government benches, exceeded only by what was happening to the nation’s leading Opposition party, which
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Celebrate softmmer fruits this su
At last the summer season is upon us and although we have had to dance in out of the showers recently, hopefully we will get the chance to enjoy a bit of the summer sun with friends and family. What better way is there to celebrate summer than with our wonderful Bedfordshire soft fruits. Strawberries and raspberries are in plentiful supply but they very rarely local in the supermarkets but if you support your local shop you should find some of the less common soft fruits such as gooseberries, redcurrants and blackcurrants and whilst they are a little sharper tasting this can be easily offset with a little extra sugar or served with ice cream. Blackcurrants make one of the most fantastic rich comforting jams that can be enjoyed in the depths of winter and is well worth investing a bit of time in making at this time of year. Here is a very quick and easy recipe that is not only quick to make but will look good on any table and truly celebrates our soft fruit season.
Quick & Easy Gooseberry Pie Ingredients 30cm circle of shortcrust pastry 450g Punnet of Gooseberries 75g Sugar (caster is good) 1 beaten egg 2 tablespoons of Semolina 1 tablespoon of demerara sugar
Method – Preheat the oven to 200°C, 180°C fan, Gas mark 6. – Roll out a 30cm (12") circle of shortcrust pastry and place on greased baking tray. – Brush the beaten egg onto the pastry leaving a 5cm (2") border. – Sprinkle semolina over the eggwash (to absorb the fruit juices). – Pile the gooseberries on top the semolina and cover them with the caster sugar. – Carefully fold over the border on top of the fruit to hold it all in. – Brush the pastry top with more beaten egg. – Sprinkle the pastry with demerara sugar. – Bake in the oven for roughly 35 minutes. – Allow to cool slightly before serving with cream, creme fraiche or ice cream.
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Bedfordshire Police is inviting the public to get a closer insight into the world of policing by taking part in its Ride-Along Scheme. Observers can accompany a frontline police officer and see activities such as arrests, dealing with victims and offenders, statement-taking and Stop and Searches. Since the introduction of the Bedfordshire Police Ride-Along Scheme in November 2014, more than 190 applications have been received. So far over 150 have taken place and the force has received more than 55 pieces of feedback. A total of 98 Ride Along requests were received between April and June alone – more than the total amount for the whole of 2015-16 at 79. Those who take part in the scheme may even observe a Stop and Search take place, in the event that
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A workshop aimed at providing people with an understanding of police Stop and Search powers will also be held in Bedford on 15 August. MF Youth consultants, in partnership with Bedfordshire Police, will deliver the free workshop at Project 229 in Bedford Road, in order to educate the public, in particular young people, around their rights when being stopped and searched. Anyone interested in attending the workshop can contact MF Youth Consultants on 07943 643 354 or email mfyouthconsultants@gmail.com Superintendent Rob McCaffray said: “Stop and Search is an important tool for us to help fight crime and protect our communities and it’s important we work with members of the public to ensure they have a good understanding of their rights and responsibilities should they be stopped. “Bedfordshire Police is committed to being as transparent as possible about its work and the RideAlong Scheme is one way to help us achieve this. For more information and to apply, visit the advice section of www.bedfordshire.police.uk.
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Have you tried in the past to Stop Smoking and failed? My amazing technique for Stopping Smoking in just ONE SESSION of just over an hour helps you to stop smoking easily. I use a combination of suggestion therapy, visualisation and positive thinking to make stopping smoking as easy as possible - and it boasts a great success rate.
Contact me now: Greg Coyne, Bedford Hypnotherapist, 2 Brett Drive, Bromham, Beds. MK43 8RF Telephone: 01234-313186 or email me on greg.coyne@purehypno.com Websites: www.bedfordhypnotherapist.co.uk and www.hypnobandbedford.co.uk
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WHAT'SON Your essential guide to activities, clubs, events and lots more in your area. There’s something for everyone! ARTS, CULTURE & TALKS
Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 9th September 7.15 p.m. Interested in Family History? then come along to the next monthly talk on ‘One Family’s Experience of the Holocaust’ held in the Drama Hall of Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk
CHARITY A Different Brew - A Cafe with a difference’ Summer Opening Times Monday- Friday 10am till 8pm and Sundays 11am till 6pm 106 Clapham Road, Bedford Licensed to sell alcohol with food. Sunday menu includes a roast, different meat each week. Staffed by adults with learning difficulties working both front and back of house A Different Brew is a project of Beds Garden Carers (BGC) Find us on Facebook Beds Garden Carers - Learning Disabilities Charity.
CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS Street Dance Classes Also Tap, Contemporary, Stage All ages incl Adults! Beginners to Advanced Bedford, Maulden, Olney, Sharnbrook and Rushden Www.Dancevybz.co.uk Email: Dancevybz@aol.com Tel: 07710478118 Magpie Ladies Group A friendly group who meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm At St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill. (No meetings in August). Guest Speakers and social events Tea/Coffee and cake included. New members welcomed. Please Contact: Rosemary 01234 405594 or Barbara 01234 304960 Lemon & Ginger Knitting, Sewing and Crochet Meet Mondays 10am Pavilion at The Park, Bedford Park Bring your knitting projects & needlework and join us to share skills, exchange ideas and socialise over Coffee & Cake.
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Bedfordshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. Meetings:- 1st Tuesday evening each month 7.30 - 9.30pm 3rd Saturday 10.30am. - 4.30pm each month. A friendly group of lovers of textile related crafts have changed venue to Flitwick Village Hall, 11 Dunstable Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1HP My Ipad and Me Wednesdays 9-11am Pavilion at The Park, Bedford Park 1 hour classes aimed at the beginner iPad user. £7 per session. Call 01234 351104 to book Art Friends – New Art Group Art for Fun and Friendship For All Every Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm Bromham Baptist Church Attendance will be very low cost and very affordable Enquiries please call Jackie 01234 825663 / 07880 518465 Flower School Thursday evenings 5pm – 7pm April Flowers, 90 High Street, Clapham Various arrangements covered with a demo followed by the opportunity for students to complete the same design which they can take home. Booking essential Call Amy on 01234 343335 / 07794 827137 P.M Bridge Group First and third Thursdays of each month 11am to 2.45pm Friendly duplicate bridge Good standard buffet lunch £6 including lunch, tea or coffee. Renhold Village Hall. Tel Ann on 01234 212066
COMMUNITY EVENTS Great Barford Village Hall presents a WEDDING FESTIVAL, Sunday 7th August from 1pm to 5pm An interactive event with Inspiration Tent, demos, shopping, fashion show, hog roast, live music and more, inviting you to hold your wedding reception in our lovely big hall. Free Entry to the hall in Fishers Close, Great Barford MK44 3HA
WHAT'SON Harpur Trust 450th Anniversary Art Competition Exhibition 2nd July – 28th August 2016 Sir William Harpur Gallery A selection of nearly 140 pictures produced by children aged as young as 3 through to 18. The works were all entries in a major competition launched by the Harpur Trust in the Autumn. Almost 1400 participants took part from across 44 schools in Bedford Borough and every single piece has been uploaded to an online gallery on the Trust’s website with help from Bedford College students who photographed all the work. FREE Addison Centre Kempston – Fund Raising Tea Dance Mon 8th Aug 2.00pm to 4.30pm £2.50 (inc cuppa). Tel: 01234 851877 or 01234 340997 Reg Charity 1109049 All Saints Natter Club Guest speaker is Sheila Phillips and her dog, Chester, from CANINE PARTNERS On Thursday 18th , 2pm – 5pm in All Saints Church Hall Kempston Entry £1 including teas, coffees & cakes. Raffle tickets £1 All Welcome. Further information – Vikki Clarke 01234 843669 The Anchor, Goldington Road – Car Boot Sale & Family Fun Day Sunday 21st August Car Boot 10am start Fun Day from 4pm Stalls, Raffles and Live Music in the garden Anyone who wants a stall or car boot place contact Keith on 07753840947 CAFÉ-IN-THE-TOWER – All Saints Church, Odell, August Bank Holiday, Sunday, 28th and Monday, 29th August Drop in between 2.30-5.30 pm to sample a delicious range of cakes and cookies to go with your favourite cuppa. The Church Tower will be open. The panoramic views from the top are well worth the climb. Step up to the challenge! Tower trips £2.50 adults, £1 children 10+. Wander around our award winning Churchyard which supports an amazing diversity of local flora and fauna. See All Saints Church in Simon Jenkins England’s Thousand Best Churches. All Saints Church, Odell, North Bedfordshire, (MK43 7AA). St Mark’s Church & Community Centre Car Boot Sale Bank Holiday Monday 29th August 9.00a.m. – 12.30p.m. Sellers 8.00a.m. - Buyers 9.00a.m. £7.00 outside £8.00 inside Entrance 50p. Refreshments available including ‘Bacon Butties’. Calder Rise/Avon Drive Bedford MK41 7UY Contact: Church Office 01234 342613 or 01234 360605 The Village Show at Keysoe Saturday September 3rd The show schedules are now ready for distribution. Open to all. Entry forms must be in by 29th August and judging begins at 11am. We open to the public FREE OF CHARGE at 2pm. In addition to all the exhibits on show we have various stalls, national and local, a children’s entertainer and W.I. teas. If you would like further details or a schedule please contact 01234 378878
Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust 25th Anniversary Sponsored ‘Bike ’n Hike’ Saturday, 10 September, 10.00 am- 6.00 pm. Visit the 29 churches in Bedford and Kempston or cycle out to the many village churches. To join in, please see a Church Organiser or contact the Area Organiser, Alan Colley 07761 545705 colley64@ yahoo.co.uk , who will put you in touch with one close to you. www.b-n-h.co.uk/ and www.bedshertshct.org.uk/
OPEN GARDENS Tuesday Afternoons” in Kathy Brown’s Garden’ June, July, August & Sept. Four and a half Acres of Wonderful Gardens The Manor House, Church Rd, Stevington, Bedford MK43 7QB www.kathybrownsgarden.com
HEALTH & WELLBEING Body, Spirit & Mind - An evening of Healing and Relaxation Friday, 12th August, 6.00pm - 9.30pm Bedford Guild House, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2QT Meditation, Massage, Reflexology, Crystal Healing, Spiritual Readings, Stalls Entry £3 (includes a lucky ticket for Prize Draw and complimentary glass of wine or juice) Choose from a variety of holistic therapies, beauty treatments, tarot/angel readings - browse the stands selling silver jewellery, crystals, organic skincare items. Listen to some chilled out music whilst you indulge in a piece of home-made cake and a hot drink. Bedford Guild House reg charity no. 1123721 Company no. 6527910 Hearts In Beds Cardiac Support Group First Tuesday each month 7pm Priory Methodist Church Halls, Newnham Ave, Bedford, MK41 9QJ (We hold a gentle exercise session from 7 - 7-30 pm under a qualified trainer. Everyone welcome, you don't need to have a cardiac condition to join us. Raffle at the end of the evening. Contact Sid Luff, 01234 404671 or Ted Jolliffe 01 234 327791 for further details of the Group.
MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE Proms In Bedford Park Saturday 6th August Gates open at 6pm Spectacular classical concert with fireworks and laser finale The London Gala Orchestra, Bedford Choral Society Brit award winners Blake and Rebecca Newman Tickets www.Bedfordparkconcerts.co.uk
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WHAT'SON Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club Wednesday 24th August 7.30 – 10.00 pm CHRIS STANBURY in Concert Addison Centre, Kempston, Bedford Members £5 Non-Members £6 Pay at door Tel: 01234 344423 www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/bedford Twinwood Festival Saturday 27th to Monday 29th August Over 60 fabulous vintage music acts, spread over eleven themed on-site venues plus the biggest selection of original vintage, retro and reproductions traders, Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Bedfordshire. Tickets www.twinwoodevents.com
FAMILY ACTIVITIES Bedford Beach Week Monday 1st to Tuesday 9th Aug Visit Bedford town centre for a week of family entertainment, plus GIANT SAND PIT, DECKCHAIRS, CHILDREN’S FUNFAIR, SWEETS & FOOD Harpur Square, MK40 1PG. Big Friendly Storytime and Crafts Tuesday 2 August 11.00 – 12.00 Family fun at Bedford Central Library Stories and craft fun – join in and make your very own Giant Ears and Trumpets! Fun for all the family! http://virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/ bedfordshire/vlib/0.children_teenagers/family_events. htm Pond Dipping and Design - Kids' Event Tuesday 2 August 10am to 3pm Find out who’s living in the pond and make a pond on a plate. All equipment will be provided to have a go at pond dipping followed by an indoor craft session. £4 per child. Sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm. Booking essential - ring 01234 767037 or email info@ marstonvale.org for details or to book. John Bunyan Museum – Clay Creatures Thursday 4th August 11am – 3.30pm Drop in and be insoired by John Bunyan and his monstrous creatures in clay. £2 per child, suitable for age 4+, accompanied Bunyan Meeting Church, Mill St, Bedford MK40 3EU
Ready Steady Roll Family Join-In Day Tuesday 9 August 11am, 12.15pm and 2.15pm Spend time with your family at this board game bonanza! £2.70 per participating child The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, MK40 3XD www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk Dragon Trail - Kids' Event Tuesday 9 August 10am to 3pm Join us on a search for dragon flies in the country park. Hear a dragon story and make your own dragon fly. £4 per child. Sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm. Booking essential - ring 01234 767037 or email info@ marstonvale.org for details or to book. John Bunyan Museum – Clay Creatures Thursday 11th August 11am – 3.30pm Design and make your own hanging mobile. £2 per child, suitable for age 4+, accompanied Bunyan Meeting Church, Mill St, Bedford MK40 3EU Kite Making - Kids' Event Thursday 11 August 10am to 3pm Make your own colourful kite from a plastic bag then take it out to fly in the park. All materials will be provided. £4 per child. Sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm. Booking essential - ring 01234 767037 or email info@ marstonvale.org for details or to book. Pond Dipping & Design - Kids' Activity Tuesday 16 August 10am to 3.15pm Find out who’s living in pond and make a pond on a plate. All equipment will be provided to have a go at pond dipping followed by an indoor craft session. £4 per child. Sessions are at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm and last approx. 1 hr and 15 mins. Booking and parental supervision is essential – please call 01234 767037 to book, or for more details. Pirates & Princesses Wednesday 24 August 10am to Midday Ahoy, your majesty! Join Dawn from Usborne Books for some storytelling and colouring in, all based on pirate adventures and fabulous princesses. Sessions at 10am and 11am, and last approx. 45 mins. Parental supervision required – £2 per child, booking in advance essential. For more info, or to book, info@marstonvale.org or call 01234 767037.
Magic & Mystery Storytelling Thursday 4 August 10am to Midday Do you believe in magic? Join Dawn from Usborne Books for some storytelling and colouring in, all based around magic and mysteries. Sessions at 10am and 11am, and last approx. 45 mins. Parental supervision required – £2 per child, booking in advance essential. For more info, or to book, email info@marstonvale.org or call 01234 767037.
Wellies in the Wetlands - Kids' Event Tuesday 30 August 10am to 4pm Another chance to join us on a guided tour of the wetland reserve. Discover what animals and birds live in the secret parts of the reserve and find out what changes through the seasons. On this two hour event we’ll be visiting the bird hides and meeting the ranger. Suitable for children over 5 years. Dress for the great outdoors – rain or shine! Price includes entry fee to the wetland for children and accompanying adults. £5 per child. Sessions at 10am and 2pm. Booking essential - ring 01234 767037 or email info@ marstonvale.org for details or to book.
RSPB Visitor Centre – Nature Activities Saturday 6th August 11am – 3pm Then first Saturday of each month until October RSPB, The Lodge, Potton
Junior Drag Racing Fun Day 31st August Santa Pod Raceway www.santapod.com
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WHAT'SON SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Rambling Club We're a friendly walking group who meet on a Sunday morning for a 5/6 mile walk. For further information or a copy of our programme please contact brclub75@ yahoo.co.uk or phone 01234 360769. Ouse Valley Archers Currently offering a four week introduction in target archery. Courses run by Archery GB approved coaches and all equipment is provided. For experienced archers or those who have completed a beginners course the club shoots indoors/outdoors on Tuesday & Thursday 7.00pm - 9.00pm and Sunday 2.00pm - 4.00pm at Putnoe Primary School & Field Bedford For further details visit our website or contact info@ ousevalleyarchers.com Walking Football Summer sessions at Bedford Cricket Club Mondays 7-8pm Thursdays 2-3pm For more information and to book a place please email: info@walkingfootballleagues.co.uk Mowsbury Park Bowling Club Try lawn bowls for FREE any Wednesday or Friday 2pm to 4.30pm. Just bring flat shoes. For more info about our club please contact Anne Haynes on 01234 211828 or visit our NEW web site www.mowsburyparkbowlsclub.co.uk Guided History Walk in Bedford Park First Monday of the month 10.30am for 11am Join us for a guided walk around the stunning Bedford Park with an expert local historian. Walks last 60 minutes and cost just £6 (inc tea/coffee & cake) Meet at The Pavilion. Book in person or call 01234 351104 Bedford FC Mini Soccer Club Every Saturday at Goldington Academy 10.30am till 12.15pm. Open to boys and girls aged 4-10yrs. Cost per child £3.00 and £5 for two children. Our sole aim is to provide children of all abilities with a unique footballing experience, developing their physical, social and communication skills in a safe environment. Full usage of toilet and changing facilities and plenty of car parking spaces. www.bedfordfcminisoccer.com. Bedford Girls and Ladies FC We are a voluntary sports club for girls age 8 and upwards. If you’d like to find out more info please call Jill on 01234 772668 or 07850540631. Mander Badminton Club Friendly badminton club looking for new members of a reasonable standard. Every Tuesday evening 7-9pm at Bedford Modern School Sports Hall Visitors £5 per session – 1st Session free Contact Anita Watson Tel: 01234 930047
Bedford Thunder Basketball club Mixed gender sessions Age 10-13 3.00-4.30 every Saturday Age 14-16 4.30-6.00 every Saturday Men’s club 7.35-9.45 every Tuesday All session in Bedford Academy, for further information contact bedfordthunder@outlook.com or visit our website www.bedfordthunder.com Wootton Badminton Club Wootton Upper School, Hall End, Wootton, Beds, MK43 9HT Thursdays from 7.30pm to 10.00pm This friendly club welcomes anyone who does or has played badminton, sorry no absolute beginners. Contact: Freda Dunlop 01234 270638 Email: garry.freda@btinternet.com www.woottonbedfordbadmintonclub.weebly.com Bedford mighty eagles dodgeball team We are a club that plays at a high level but would love anyone from any sporting ability and background to come down and give it a go as long as you are 15 and above. We have a men’s and women’s squad. It is great fun and a fantastic way to keep fit. We train on Tuesday’s 8-9 at: Hastingsbury school, Hill rise, Bedford, Mk42 7EB First training session is FREE and then each session is only £3 after that Bedford United Football Club Bedford United is a non-profit making football club holding the FA Charter Standard status and providing a fun, friendly, safe and structured environment to learn, play and enjoy football. We have an established range of teams from our Academy right through to our Adults so if you’re interested in playing, coaching or helping out visit us at www.bedfordunitedfc.co.uk. Cyclists Touring Club, Bedfordshire. We meet on a regular basis and have rides to various places, and cater for all abilities. We ride as a group for the pleasure of riding and socialising, nobody gets left behind ! See website ctc-bedfordshire.co.uk for details of our forthcoming rides, or ring 01234 219148 for further information. Social Table Tennis Mon/Tue 7.30pm-10.00pm Sports Hall, Lincroft School, Oakley All Ages Welcome. Just Turn Up £4 per player per session, Bats Available, Free Hire Coaching Available Info: Call John 07921 093199
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Beda’s Missing Pantaloons – The Bedford Chronicle FREE Town Trail Town Centre, Bedford Saturday 06th August - Saturday 20th Good folk of Bedford - Beda needs your help! Whilst out and about in Bedford, Beda has managed to lose his most prized pantaloons and he needs your help to find them!
Once you have solved the quest, drop your Trail into our special mystery postbox hidden somewhere in Bedford town centre to be in with a chance to WIN.
So grateful is Beda for your help that one lucky person will WIN a unique, specially commissioned, illustration by none other than Alasdair To help you Beda has placed some images of Bright himself. This will himself along the route he took that fateful day. Find Beda and you will find a clue, use your copy of be presented at an the Bedford Chronicles to help you on your journey. event hosted in Bedford town centre in early September. Discover all the clues to solve the mystery of Beda's Missing Pantaloons They are located somewhere within Bedford Town Centre and you must follow the clues to track them down.
Body, Spirit & Mind Friday 12th August 2016 6.00pm - 9.30pm
Bedford Guild House presents:
An evening of Healing and Relaxation
Reflexology
Meditation Massage
A GREAT DAY FOR ALL THE FAMILY!
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KNEBWORTH HOUSE Nr. Stevenage, Herts. SG1 2AX
Bank Holiday Sunday & Monday
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•1000’s of classics on display G BRIN OUR •Trade & autojumble area Y G ALON SSIC! •Club displays •Live commentary CLA •Children’s amusements
OPENING TIMES 10am - 4pm
Crystal Healing
Stalls
Spiritual Readings
Entry £3 includes Prize Draw ticket and a complimentary glass of wine/juice
01234 352038
56 Harpur St, Bedford MK40 2QT
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It’s back, bigger and better than ever – Busk Till Dusk 2016
takes place on August 13 at St John’s Hospice, from 3pm to 10pm. This festival-in-a-day really has something for everyone. From classical to rock, pop and everything in between you won't be disappointed. It’s an event that you won't forget, while raising lots of money for your local hospice. It’s going to be a superb day and one you won't want to miss.
Following the amazing success of last year's event, we are pleased to announce Busk till Dusk 2016. This year’s event promises to be even bigger and better.
Last year we had a mix of visitors of all ages. We welcome music lovers to bring their blankets, picnics and painted faces. There will be something for everybody including a variety of food traders and our very own St John's Bar serving real ales, cider and Pimms, with all profits coming to the hospice. It's going to be a really fantastic day so bring your friends, family and anyone who loves to get down and boogie.
We had some fantastic acts, some whom are reappearing this year. The event
For more information or to buy your tickets go to: www.busktilldusk.com
Drive!
G LESSON... IN IV R D T S IR F R YOU AT BEDFORD AUTODROME!
AGES FROM 11-17
Get off to a winning start with our unique YoungDrive! experience. Anyone 11 and over and taller than 4’8” can take their first driving lesson in a new MINI One on the racetrack without any of the risks associated with the public road. A DSA-approved instructor will teach you all the basics of driving as you build up to speeds of 40mph.
12 MONTH VOUCHERS AVAILABLE FOR £85 TO BOOK CALL 0843 453 1000 OR VISIT WWW.YOUNGDRIVE.COM Calls will cost 7p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge.
Bedford Autodrome, Thurleigh Airfield Business Park, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2YP
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Theatre Country Fayre The Harpur Trust presents Somewhere In England 8th to 14th September, 7.30pm (2.30pm on 11th September)
Join us for a specially commissioned production exploring and celebrating the rich history of Bedford and its most famous citizens as we take a stroll through 850 years of Bedford’s past. The play uncovers the lives of key Bedfordians, its connections with famous people and the stories behind some of the town’s iconic landmarks. Written and directed by Mark Burgess, the play will be performed by professional actors and will also have a live orchestra.
14 August 2016 11am - 4.30pm St John’s Hospice, Moggerhanger Refreshments served all day including beer tent, hog roast and afternoon tea. Attractions including steam engines, vintage cars, birds of prey, archery, craft stalls, food court and vintage stalls. Adults - £2.50 16 and under - £1 Under 5s - free www.sueryder.org/countryfayre
Sue Ryder is a charity registered in England and Wales (1052076) and in Scotland (SC039578). Ref No.04741. © Sue Ryder. Feb 2016.
Tickets £8 Concessions £5 Suitable for all ages. 26 St Peter's Street, Bedford MK40 2NN Tel 01234 362337 www.quarrytheatre.org.uk
White Cobra Productions present Another Fine Mess Saturday 13th August at 7:45pm
In Another Fine Mess, we meet Stephen and Phil whose tribute act to Laurel and Hardy includes some of the duos classic sketches. But as they rehearse in the back room of a pub, real life intervenes. A shocking revelation from Phil strains their relationship, possibly to destruction. Tickets for this show are priced at £10 Concessions £8.50. Bradgate Road, Bedford MK40 3DE Tel 01234 35432 www.theplacebedford.org.uk
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Bedford Corn Exchange
13 mber
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LICENSED CAFÉ BAR
There’s entertainment for everyone at Bedford Corn Exchange...
DATE
SHOW
Wednesday 21st September
Rich Hall
Thursday 20th October
Rob Beckett
Saturday 22nd October
Philharmonia Orchestra
Friday 11th November
Omid Djalili
Sunday 13th November
Philharmonia Orchestra
Tuesday 15th November
Josh Widdicombe
Wednesday 7th December
Philharmonia Orchestra
Friday 16th December
The Floyd Effect
Wednesday 28th December to Monday 2nd January 2017
Pantomime
Call 01234 718044 www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk All information was correct at the time of printing.
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KEMPSTON FUN DAY “KFD”
Date: Bank Holiday Saturday 27 August 2016 Time: 12 (noon)-5pm Location: Addison-Howard Park, Kempston, Bedfordshire MK42 8PN Admission: Free Car Parking: Readily available for £1. This popular event has been running for many years and aims to provide fun and entertainment for families in Kempston, Bedford and the local areas. The main entertainment for 2016 will be presented by “The Wild Bunch” who will perform Wild West shows, with a background of some static displays. Profits will primarily support local needy people and organisations in the Kempston & Bedford
areas; plus other local charities supported by Bedford Lions Club Several charity and trade stalls plus children's rides, have already confirmed attendance, There will also be ice cream and buffet stalls. For more information about the events programme,please refer to our main web site: bedfordlions.org.uk, followed by the using the Kempston Fun Day tab.
St Mark’s Church Preschool & All Day Care Calder Rise, Brickhill, Bedford www.thisispreschool.com Email@ office@thisispreschool.com Telephone 01234 312634
Opening 47 weeks a year from September 2016 Open 7.30am - 6.00pm Free Taster Sessions - for appointments contact our Preschool Manager - Mrs Helen Harpin 1.
Close partnership with parents
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Children are kept safe
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Teaching is good
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Children happy and motivated
St Mark’s is a registered charity (1160981) offering child care since 1974
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TECHNOLOGY
WHAT ARE COMPUTER VIRUSES? A brief introduction
Commonly, customers with misbehaving computers refer to having caught viruses but this later turns out to be either faulty computer parts or just unhappy software programs. Of those customers who have been infected, the vast majority are not suffering with viruses … A computer virus is a program which infects other computers by replicating itself. Most viruses are damaging in some way, but some merely play tricks on users. Viruses belong to a family of nasty programs known as “malware” (which stands for Malicious Software). Some other examples of malware or viruses include:
• Spyware: software which covertly loads itself onto a computer then enables information to be gathered secretly about a person's internet use, passwords, etc. • Adware: software which covertly loads itself onto a computer then tracks a person’s internet browsing habits or displays “pops up” advertisements while the computer is in use. • Computer worms: a type of virus with takes advantage of security vulnerabilities to copy itself onto other computers on a network (eg the internet). Worms spread malicious code which causes harm by using up broadband, deleting files and sometimes sending documents by email. • Trojans: on the outside, these look like ordinary computer programs with a genuine purpose, but secretly, they also do something else (eg change system files or install other programs). Eg a seemingly harmless game secretly deletes all music and videos. Computers suffering from malware infections can exhibit a variety of different behaviours, most frequently one or more of: • a sudden drop in speed • files going missing • internet searches being redirected to strange websites • error messages • computers won’t start. This outline should not be seen as a definitive guide. AV-Test.org provides independent tests for security software and registers over 390,000 new malicious programs every day. For help with infections of any computer problem, call Jan Rymarz of OakleyIT on 07401 250118.
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Bedfordshire’s Domesday Mills – Part 2 Stotfold Mill.
The second watermill listed in William the Conqueror's Domesday survey that still exists today is Stotfold Mill. One of four listed in Stotfold at the time, 1086, the mill is believed to be over 1000 years old. Not the same buildings, of course, but a watermill has presumably stood on his site since late Saxon times. The rent payable to the Baron of Bedford in 1086 was recorded as ÂŁ4 and four hundred eels. His rent
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collectors must have loved travelling to this village on the county boundary to collect that particular payment! The mill changed hands several times over the centuries and three of the millers went bust. Stotfold born John Randall bought the mill in 1887 and it contained a large dwelling house, granary and stables. John Randall installed a steam engine to improve efficiency (especially
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in summer when the flow of the rivers can drop below a sufficient level to push the great wheel round) but it only helped for a while as the larger mills drew the business of flour production away from small local establishments. The mill finally ceased production in 1966 and was still known throughout the seventies and eighties as Randall's Mill. Local children believed the site to be haunted by the ghost of a boy who had fallen under the mill wheel and been broken and drowned thereunder, although a similar fate is rumoured amongst many old mill sites across the country, so it was probably only ever a scary tale to keep local kids from breaking into a dangerous old building; the biggest danger coming in 1992 when the building was burned to a charred skeleton and then left, seemingly, to its doom. Over the years, there had been various attempts to get the mill operational and this eventually led to the formation of the Stotfold Mill Preservation Trust; a group formed by local people with a desire to preserve Stotfold's oldest place of work, and after many years of struggle and toil
they quite literally raised the building from the ashes and it ground its first corn for over 40 years in 2006. Today, Stotfold Mill stands as a fine example of a working watermill, and plays host to many open days and events throughout the year. Each May, a large Steam Fair is held on the mills' adjacent fields with many stalls, traction engines, and arena events running across an entire weekend. This is definitely a place worth visiting so, to find out more, have a look on their website at www.stotfoldmill.com and I hope you have a wonderful day out.
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The Brickhill Book Bug reviews… A Song for Issy Bradley by Carys Bray ‘One day we’ll understand why bad things happen and it’ll all make sense.’ Ian and Claire Bradley are doing their best to live a good Mormon life with their four children, Zippy, Alma, Jacob and Issy. Ian has grown up in the church, but Claire has converted to marry him. Zippy is struggling with the church’s teachings on sex and relationships, while Alma is trying to deal with the disappointment of not being allowed to following his footballing dreams. Jacob and Issy are still young enough to believe everything. On Jacob’s seventh birthday things are chaotic and when Issy isn’t feeling very well Claire doses her up with Calpol and gets on with the party. It’s not until later they discover how ill Issy really is… and by then it’s too late. How does your faith survive when someone you love dies? In her first novel, Carys Bray takes us into the world of the Latter Day Saints, a world she herself grew up in. She shows us how each family member struggles to make sense of their tragedy and how being an eternal family, whatever it may mean in the Celestial Kingdom, starts now, in this world.
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The Vulnerable Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner (Cameria ohridella)
The Leaf Miner arrived in the UK about 8-9 years ago, the caterpillar feeds within the leaves causing distinct translucent tunnels on the upper surface which eventually form brown dead patches, giving the tree an autumnal appearance by July and resulting in early leaf fall. Recent evidence indicates that this insect can cause smaller trees to die while, the reduced photosynthetic ability may affect growth, and the cumulative loss in stored food products may compromise long-term health of mature trees.
The Horse Chestnut is a very majestic and iconic tree, found in many places throughout Britain including gardens, parks, school grounds and churchyards. The immediate threat to the Horse Chestnut is attack from Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner which pose’s a real threat to the survival of this beautiful, iconic tree which for many generations has been a favorite with children and adults for the Conkers it produces.
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GARDENING We all love flowers. They’re what gardening is all about and the fact that they tend to be relatively short-lived makes them special. But a garden can’t survive on flowers alone. It needs to look attractive all year round. This is where friendly foliage plants come in to their own. Many non-evergreen plants have beautiful showy foliage between April and November and we’d be mad not to take full advantage of it.
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GARDENING tried and failed with them on many occasions because my garden is home to a race of superslugs who seem able eat hostas faster than I can plant them! I’ve had some success with the variety “Frances Williams” which is less prone to attack though I still need to go on slug patrol every evening! Hostas like a moist soil so if yours is on the dry side work in plenty of compost or manure at planting time and mulch well...preferably with something sharp to act as a deterrent to the slimy brigade. I have had tremendous success with ferns. They are the most useful plant for shade. My favourite is the ostrich-plume fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris. Plant them under trees and shrubs and watch the stunning lime-green foliage unfold each spring. A few years ago I had a wonderful purple New Zealand flax, Phormium tenax. Its bold, dramatic fountains of spiky foliage made it a
firm favourite. Unfortunately it succumbed to an extended period of sub-zero temperatures one winter. I keep meaning to try again. When I do I will but the much hardier green variety... just in case. Many people forget grasses when they think about foliage but there are some wonderfully attractive varieties. Try Miscanthus sinensis “Zebrinus”. The leaves look like green ribbons, striped with yellow and reach chest height. Cut it down to ground level each February. Finally, if you have the space, for real in-yourface foliage try the golden-leaved Catalpa bignonioides “Aurea”. Grow it as a large bush. Prune each stem back to a sprouting bud around knee-height each spring and mulch with manure at the same time. It will reward you with leaves as big as Frisbees! Now that’s really funky foliage. By Rachel Leverton
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Wasps… The very word tends to cause an involuntary shudder in most people. Unlike bees, you won’t see any charities asking you to do your bit to save them. Most species don’t pollinate plants and many of us have been stung by a wasp at one point, so it’s easy to dismiss them as just a pointless nuisance. And yet, dig a little deeper and they’re actually quite fascinating creatures. • There are thousands of different species of wasps, from the Common Wasp that targets our summer picnics, to the more unusual RubyTailed Wasp. • The Asian Giant Hornet can reach 5cm in length. (Imagine one of those attacking your jam sandwich.) • While some live in colonies, just like bees, other species are solitary, and rather anti-social. • They’re predatory. The adult female of some species will actually lay its eggs on the larvae of another insect, or inside an adult insect. Once hatched, the wasp larvae will eat its host. • The adult wasp captures and paralyses insects to feed to its growing larvae. • While the above sounds rather unpleasant, it does have its advantages for humans, as wasps can help to control many of the insects that plague our crops. Some farmers actively encourage wasps for this reason. In Brazil, for example, sugarcane farmers buy parasitic wasps in order to kill a particular moth known as the Sugarcane Borer.
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• While we think of wasps as yellow and black, they do come in other colours, including red, blue and green, and pure black. • Social wasps make their nests by chewing up bits of wood and making a substance with it that’s very similar to paper. • Up to 10,000 wasps can live in one nest. • An old wasp nest won’t be used by a new queen, so they’re usually only inhabited for one year. Fascinating though they may be, most of us would still rather not have a wasp nest in our house or garden. You can get insecticides to try to kill the wasps yourself, but it’s rather more sensible to call in the experts. Try your local council first, as many provide pest control services. If yours doesn’t, search online or in the Yellow Pages for pest control companies. If you’d rather not kill the wasps, there are humane ways to move the nest or encourage them to vacate it, but they’re not fool proof and you will need to take precautions to avoid getting stung. Before doing anything, do make sure that they’re wasps, rather than bees. A bee colony is usually safe to leave where it is, but if you want it moved, your local beekeeping association should be able to help. By Kate Duggan
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and has already showed he is a leading man up front with his performances in preseason. Watson is joined by midfielders Luke Knight and Phil Draycott, who have played for the Eagles before and are returning for a second spell. Other new faces include two new goalkeepers. Sam Wyer has joined from Leighton Town and Adam Harpur from Stotfold. The league fixtures have been released and the Eagles will start with a tough trip to Farnborough on Saturday 6th August. There is a coach travelling to this game which supporters are welcome to use. Bookings can be made by contacting Gerry on 01234 381213. The week after sees two home games against Royston Town (Tuesday 9th August) and Northwood (Saturday 13th August). The big league meeting between Kempston Rovers and the Eagles then takes place on Tuesday 16th August, before the Eagles are start their FA Cup campaign against AFC Dunstable at the Eyrie on Saturday 20th August. August’s league action finishes on bank holiday Monday at the Eyrie against Arlesey Town.
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