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Contents The ReUse Centre.............................................................................................4 Council News......................................................................................................6 Consumer – Pay by Credit Card..................................................................8 MP Article – David Bowie.............................................................................10 Nu-Look Conservatorys................................................................................ 12 Storing.com........................................................................................................ 14 A Big Thanks..................................................................................................... 19 Chinese New Year..........................................................................................20 What is an NHS Health Check?................................................................ 27 What’s On............................................................................................................ 31 Fairtrade Fortnight.......................................................................................... 38 Roses are Red..................................................................................................40 Film Review.......................................................................................................42 Book Review..................................................................................................... 43 Cinema Competition...................................................................................... 44 The Language of Flowers...........................................................................46 Prize Crossword.............................................................................................. 48 What to get a Gardener this Valentines Day........................................50 Bartlett Trees.....................................................................................................52 Bedford Blues.................................................................................................. 57 Bedford Town FC............................................................................................59 Directory.............................................................................................................60
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Editorial
Jonathan Vernon-Smith, Susan Brookes-Morris, Alistair Burt, Bartlett Trees, Louise Addison, Sarah Davey, Jeannine Carroll, Bedford Borough Council, Guy Bolton, Nigel Rudgardand Simon White.
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As a Charity, we support people in need or hardship by supplying low-price re-usable goods and materials. We have no central funding so we have to rely on sales income and contributions from our members and customers for the products and services we provide.
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COUNCILNEWS
COUNCIL NEWS Bedford Celebrates Royal Charter Anniversary
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edford is gearing up for a special anniversary next year marking 850 years since King Henry II signed the Royal Charter granting new rights and powers to local people.
One of the lasting legacies of Henry II’s reign was the creation of about 150 chartered boroughs throughout the country. The Charter provided certain liberties and independence for Bedford in exchange for annual taxes. Bedford’s Charter is believed to be the second oldest and as part of the celebrations it is hoped a range of exhibitions and events will give people a flavour of life back in 1166 and the 850 years following. Highlights already announced include an 850 trail at The Higgins Bedford, a twelfth century village at Bedford River Festival and a special play ‘Somewhere in England’ (The Bedford Play) about the history of Bedford commissioned by The Harpur Trust. More details of events taking place will emerge throughout 2016.
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Groups and organisations are also invited to get in on the anniversary spirit and can use a special 850th logo that has been introduced to celebrate the year. The logo resembles a medieval stamp and can be downloaded from the Council’s website. Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson said: “Bedford has one of the oldest Royal Charters in the country, and I hope people agree that this anniversary really is something to celebrate. The charter is a proud feature of Bedford’s rich history. It granted the people of Bedford special rights and powers which helped to create and to shape the borough we know today.” 850 years on from the signing, 2016 marks a significant date in our history. A range of exciting events and activities are being planned throughout the year to mark the 850 anniversary and I invite everyone to join the celebrations.
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COUNCILNEWS
NEW EXHIBITION: Bawden By The Sea Saturday 13 February 2016 – Sunday 29 January 2017 Free Entry Edward Bawden’s nostalgic and whimsical depictions of Britain’s seaside towns are the subject of the latest exhibition in the Edward Bawden gallery at The Higgins Bedford. From bathing beauties in Bexhill-on-Sea to children’s sand castles on Clacton Beach, Bawden’s love of the seaside is demonstrated in his prints
and advertising material. He treats the sea’s inhabitants with equal glee, scattering murderous mermaids, man-sized lobsters and parceldelivering fish in his commissions for Fortnum & Mason and Shell. Bawden by the Sea, opening on the 13th February, will be a chance to see all the preparatory works as well as the blocks and final prints, offering a rare and fascinating insight into Bawden’s working practices.
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CONSUMER
For Goodness Sake – PAY BY CREDIT CARD!
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’ve been fighting for consumer rights on my radio programme for many years now, and there’s one message I have been repeating constantly – PAY BY CREDIT CARD! Whenever I repeat this mantra, I receive so many calls and emails of complaint from people saying that I’m encouraging debt, I lose the will to live. However, I simply refuse to be silenced. But why do I get on my high horse? I’ll tell you why. If you pay for goods or services by credit card you are protected in so many ways. The woman who paid £1,000 by cheque for a bed that never turned up because the company went bust, the young man who put down a £500 deposit in cash for a new car only to find the dealer had misrepresented the kind of vehicle it was. These consumers could have received all of their money back with one phone call if only they’d paid by credit card. You see under the Consumer credit act of 1974, the credit card company is equally liable for “for any breach of contract
or misrepresentation by a supplier of goods or services on credit”. As long as the product or service costs between £100 and £30,000, you are covered for most unfortunate events. There’s also absolutely no need to get into debt when paying by credit card. If you were proposing to pay by cheque, cash or debit card then simply pay by credit card instead and pay the bill off in full the very next day. So next time you plan to buy that new sofa, car, holiday or conservatory, FOR GOODNESS SAKE – PAY BY CREDIT CARD!
Jonathan Vernon-Smith not only offers you his consumer advice here but you can listen to The JVS Show tackling your consumer problems every weekday morning from 9am.
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MP COLUMN
David Bowie T
My generation (born 1955) has grown up with media, and particularly music, dominating in a manner unknown before. Whilst radio from the 1920's brought music and culture to a mass audience, the expansion of media outlets for music over the past fifty years, and it's all pervading nature, is unprecedented. And for a very small handful of incredibly creative individuals, their influence on society has gone way beyond their own sphere. When Glenn Miller left Thurleigh airfield in 1944 on his ill-fated journey across the Channel, he had changed popular music through a style which would forever be associated with him, but his influence was largely limited to his profession. When the hugely popular Tommy Cooper and Eric Morecombe died sadly young, they were mourned and missed for their entertainment contribution, but would never have claimed to have influenced society more widely. David Bowies influence emerged at a time when society was beginning to be shaped more by peer relationships than by an increasingly challenged authority from the top. What a pop star or actor said on controversial topics brought more column inches than what a politician or the Archbishop of Canterbury might say, for better or worse! But above all it seems to me, David Bowie's determination to be himself, independent and creative in musical style, changing, fluid in dress and character, seemed to give many people the same courage to be different and express themselves.
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Adam-Bielawski
he death of David Bowie, and the way in which it dominated news broadcasts and the newspapers for some days, caused me to think about the impact of modern culture in terms of its influence on society, and indeed, politics.
This growing sense of confidence perfectly both led and matched a political current in which our notions of equality and individualism were changing. Instead of wondering why people could not just ‘fit in’ with the rest, we began to realise that being different to the majority was just as real and valid an experience of life as anything else, one to be valued and, if discriminated against consciously or unconsciously, defended. He wasn’t a political figure – many other stars have been more heavily engaged in political movements, not always making much sense or being effective. Perhaps again that says something more about him, that quietly, as one commentator wrote, ‘he was just there, in the corner of our eye, all the time as our lives changed’, and what he sang or did just prompted thought or chimed with change. In an age when politicians struggle to be anything more than run of the mill, it seems to me that we could all learn a bit from how David Bowie conveyed the messages he wanted to deliver, through being courageous professionally, authentic and himself. And he wrote great songs and words too!
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RUTHERFORD REVIEW FABULOUS FAME! From the first week in September until opening night on December 8th, students and staff alike were hard at work rehearsing and perfecting the Mark Rutherford 2015 School Production, ‘Fame’! Involving students from Drama, Dance, Music and Art, the whole school production encompassed a wide variety of skills from acting, singing and dancing on stage, to designing, building and painting the set, providing lighting and sound production, performing live music as a member of the band, providing back stage and front of house support and many other smaller jobs which are vital in bringing together a production. The smiles, sharing of stories and new friendships are the legacy of a great project, the skills from which students will take back into their day to day routine and on in their future endeavours, hopefully also taking a little part of star quality with them in the knowledge that they have been involved in something great! Staff from the Performing Arts departments thank everyone who took part in and supported this year’s production.
ARKWRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS Omar Choudhry and Richard Lilley have been awarded sought-after Arkwright Engineering Scholarships. The Arkwright Engineering Scholarships support young people from across the UK who have the potential to be industry’s future leaders in engineering. During their Sixth Form studies, Scholars receive £600 to support their technical courses and have access to a range of exciting opportunities to learn more about engineering, such as mentoring and company visits. From a pool of 30,000 eligible students, this year teachers endorsed the applications of 1559 students: 397 Scholarships were eventually awarded. Dr Martin Thomas, Chief Executive of the Arkwright Scholarships Trust said: “I have been hugely impressed by the creativity, technical skills and leadership prowess of the young men and women receiving their Scholarships this year.”
VOICE OF YOUTH VICTORY For the fourth consecutive year, Mark Rutherford’s Sixth Form public speaking team has enjoyed success in the Rotary Club’s Youth Speaks Competition. The team of Lucia Hardisty, Nasreen D’Agostino and Matt Darby won the local heat and will now compete in the regional level of the prestigious competition on Friday 12th February 2016. Matt proposed the Vote of Thanks and Nasreen took the role of main speaker with a six minute presentation on how to tackle political disengagement in modern Britain.
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FOOD AND DRINK
A BIG THANKS All Nations Church and Bedford Foodbank would like to thank all those who generously donated and supported our Christmas in a box appeal 2015. We were able to give out over 680 boxes which impacted more than 1000 people. We were amazed at peoples generosity at this time of year it’s great to get an opportunity to reach out to the local community and help them in some way. If anyone wants to find out more they can contact christmasinabox@allnationsbedford.org
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C hinese N ew Year
Chinese New Year has been celebrated for thousands of years. No one knows exactly when the tradition first started, but it is believed to date from at least the Shang Dynasty (1766 BC – 1122 BC), although it may be much older.
The Chinese calendar is much older than the Gregorian one we use today, although it has evolved over time. It follows the lunar cycle, with each month beginning with the new moon. Chinese New Year falls between 21st January and 20th February on the Gregorian calendar. This year it will be celebrated on 8th February. Celebrations run from Chinese New Year’s Eve, to the Lantern Festival 15 days later. It is the Year of the Monkey, one of twelve animals associated with Chinese New Year. The others are rooster, dog, pig, rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse and sheep. The colour red is often associated with Chinese New Year. In Chinese folk lore there was once a beast called the Nian who roamed the land at the beginning of each year, terrorising villagers. Red was found to drive the Nian away, so red clothes were worn, and red lanterns and scrolls were hung. The tale goes that the Nian was eventually captured by a monk, but people have continued the traditions. Red packets containing money are also often given to younger people by married couples, to bring luck.
Food plays an important role in Chinese New Year. New Year’s Eve dinner is a day for families to gather together to celebrate at home. The type of food served depends on the country and region. Some of the most common food traditionally eaten on or around Chinese New Year include dumplings, fish and spring rolls. Many of the ingredients are chosen because their name is considered auspicious. For example, there is a vegetarian dish called Buddha’s Delight which is often eaten at this time of year. Fat choy is usually included in the dish, due to the last syllables of its name sounding similar to a Cantonese phrase for prosperity. The preparation and way of eating the dishes is also considered very important. Restaurants across the UK will often hang up decorations for Chinese New Year and hold their own celebrations, including special menus and entertainment. Many of the cities also host Chinese New Year celebrations and activities, from lantern making and martial arts demonstrations to parades and firework displays. The Chinese dragon has become an iconic part of Chinese New Year. Dragons are said to ward off evil, and bring prosperity and good luck. The dragon dance is performed by a group of dancers carrying a giant, moveable dragon. It is believed that the longer the dragon, the more good luck it can bestow, so some can reach over 70 metres! By Kate Duggan
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Where can I have my NHS Health Check? Every GP surgery in Bedford Borough offers the NHS Health Check to their registered patients.
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A finger prick blood test is required , you will need to check with your GP first or visit www.bedford. gov.uk and search ‘NHS Health Check’ to see if your GP practice offers finger prick blood testing on the day or a prior appointment is needed. Lifestyle questions will be asked which will help predict your chance of developing cardiovascular disease. It is important to know if you are at risk so you can be supported to take action to improve your health.
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ARTS/CULTURE & TALKS Stevington Cinema Club 4th February 2016 – Cinema Paradiso (PG) 7.00pm Screening starting 7.30p.m. prompt. Stevington Cinema Club screens a variety of films from black and white classics to the latest blockbusters. Licensed bar selling a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks, also hot drinks, snacks and ice creams available at every screening. Please visit www.stevingtoncinemaclub. uk to purchase tickets and view our future programme of events. Stevington Village Hall, Court Lane, Stevington, MK43 7QT Bedford Art Society Meeting Friday 5th February 2016 7.15 for 7.30 start Ali Yanya gives a watercolour demonstration in his unique style. Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www. bedsartsociety.co.uk for information. Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford, MK41 8EB Bedford Local Group of The Wildlife Trust Wednesday 10th February 2016 ‘Green Magic’ an illustrated talk by Peter Walker Meeting 7-30pm Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ All welcome, no charge but voluntary contributions are welcomed. Further details under events on www.wildlifebcn.org or at 01234 266057 Bedford Architectural, Archaeological, & Local History Society Wednesday 10th February at 7:30pm "Newnham’s History – Romans, Canons, & Suburbia” Bob Ricketts CBE (Hon Editor BAALHS) Putnoe Heights Church & Community Centre Bedford MK41 8EB Non-members welcome – £2-00 entry Enquiries (01234) 365095 www.baalhs.org.uk Embroiderers’ Guild Bedford branch Thursday 18 Feb 2016 7.30pm Do you like textiles? Would you like to learn some new techniques or just see great work in a friendly setting? Would you love to buy previously loved fabrics, threads, magazines or books at very reasonable prices? You do not have to be an expert needlewoman to enjoy the Embroiderers' Guild. We meet on the third Thursday each month. Refreshments are serves from 7.30pm and the meeting starts properly at 8.00pm. February's speaker is Juliette Orton, sharing 'My work and Inspiration'. Juliette is an experienced teacher of textiles and is qualified in Silversmithing. She also exhibits regularly. You can see more about Juliette and her work on www.facebook.com/julietteodesigns Visitors are always welcome and pay £4 per meeting which includes the cost of refreshments. Free parking.
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St Mark’s Church Hall, Calder Rise, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41 7UY Contact telephone: Debby 01234 825711 Call to check latest times or cancellations. Bedford National Trust Association Monday February 22nd – NOTE THE DATE – MONDAY Monday 22nd, 2016, 2.00 for 2.30 at the Addison Centre, Kempston “The Swing Riots” by Nora Butler. This could be the story of your ancestors. Tea/coffee will be served. The Royal British Legion – Commemorative Lecture 29 February 2016 7.30pm 'Archaeology in the Trenches: The British Salonika Forces antiquities collection' – Andrew Shapland (Andrew Shapland is the Greek Bronze Age Curator in the Department of Greece and Rome at the British Museum. His research focuses on animals and Bronze Age Crete, and he is currently part of a field project at the site of Knossos. Since 2011 he has been involved in a collaboration with the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki to restudy the finds of the British Salonika Force and reintegrate them into the history of archaeology in Macedonia.) Harpur Suite, Bedford MK40 1LE. Tickets £5 and £4 for concessions available from the Booking Office at the Corn Exchange. Children and young people under the age of 18 and those in full-time education enter free.
BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS Bedford – Kings House Thursday 4th February 13.00-15.00 and 14.30-18.30 Thursday 18th February 12.30-15.30 and 17.00-19.30 Sat 27th February 09.45-12.30 and 14.00-16.00 Kings Arm Church, 245 Ampthill Road, Bedford, Beds. MK42 9AZ Limited walk in slots. Appts can be made.
CHARITY A Different Brew ‘A Cafe with a difference’Open Monday to Friday 10am-4.30pm 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 Hearts in Beds Cardiac Support Group Meetings on the first Tuesday evening of the month Tuesday February 2nd Gunns Bakery Demo and Talk Tuesday March 1st Wickerwork & Disposal Tel. Mr Ted Jolliffe 01234 327791 for more information Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ
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That's Amore – Sicilian Banquet Wednesday 3rd February at 7.00pm. A 3 course Sicilian Buffet with all profit going to the MS Therapy centre Tickets are £15pp payable in advance, . Working together to support your local community.
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
R.A.T.S. (Re-homing Animal Telephone Service) Registered Charity No 803364 Sunday 14th February 2016 1pm – 3.30 pm Cotton End Village Hall, Wood Lane, Cotton End, MK45 3AN Fundraising Event with stalls selling wide variety of goods including pet items, home-made jams, crafts etc. Home-made refreshments available. There will be details of our animals looking for homes. All money raised will go towards the upkeep of the animals in our care. rats-animalrescue.co.uk General information: info.rats@gmail.co.uk
Bedford MG Owners Club Third Tuesday every month at 8pm We welcome new members and have various activities and runs etc. throughout the year. In addition we also meet from April to September on the first Tuesday at a location that is changed monthly. The Anchor Gt Barford MK44 3LF Contacts are Chris Waters 01234 401834 or email bmgoc@ talktalk.netbmgoc@talktalk.net
CLASSES, CLUBS & ACTIVITIES 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 Dressmaking Classes with Linda Radley Every Thursday: 10am-4pm Tudor Rose Patchwork, Oakley Learn to sew your own outfits or sew for children, family and friends! You can be a beginner looking for some casual sewing or an intermediate seamstress looking to brush up on your skills; all abilities are catered for. Linda will help you find patterns to suit your ability and style; she will then guide you through the project and learn the tricks of the trade as you go. You can join on any Thursday and have a relaxed day of sewing while working on any dressmaking project you like. £21.40 for a full day. Half Days are available.Call to book: 01234 824983 www.tudorrosepatchwork.co.uk Linedancing Every Monday Eve 7.30pm–8.30pm Absolute+Beginners/Improvers Priory Methodist Church Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ www.dancingstars.comli.com (07969 847553) Linedancing Every Thursday Eve 700pm–8.00pm Absolute+Beginners/Improvers 1st Class Free For New People Starting An Absolute+Beginners/Improvers Class 8.00pm – 10pm Improvers /Intermediate Kempston Hammers Club High Street Kempston MK42 7BN www.dancingstars.comli.com (07969 847553)
Marston Moretaine Computer Club Every Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm New Members and Guests very welcome. We deal with all aspects of computer hardware and software with presentations and discussions every week. Marston Moretaine Social Club Station Road, Marston Moretaine Email : rog.baynes@ntlworld.com Phone 01234 308878 www.bedfordunitedfc.co.uk .
COMMUNITY EVENTS/JUMBLE SALES/INDOOR MARKETS Baby & Children's Market Saturday 20th February 3pm-5pm Quality nearly new sale. Excellent quality preloved TOYS, clothes, books, nursery furniture, cloth nappies, nursery accessories/linen, buggies, cots, car seats, strollers, high chairs, bumbo's, bikes, scooters, maternity wear, nursing mothers items, outdoor activity toys, DVD's, computer games and just about anything imaginable £1 entry. KIDS FREE Trinity Arts and Leisure, Bromham Road Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 2QD Contact telephone: 07951 210250 Pavenham WI Jumble Sale Saturday 20th February, 2.00pm Pavenham Village Hall, MK43 7PH Our popular annual Jumble Sale with clothing, bags & shoes, Nearly New, Bric-a-brac, White Elephant, Toys, Books and more. Refreshments. 20p admission, free parking. Blunham Book Sale Saturday 20th February 10.00 to 3.00 pm in Blunham Parish Church. MK44 3NQ Huge selection of nearly new books, teas/coffees and home made cakes, home made soup with bread and a raffle. All proceeds to Blunham Church Fabric Fund
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Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women’s Institutes COME AND MEET THE WI’ A meeting will be held at 62 Adelaide Square (off Tavistock St.) On Monday 29th February 2016 at 4.30 ---6 .00pm To consider the establishment of a Town Centre WI. Join us for coffee to learn more about this Inspiring Institution. Info at www.the WI org.uk Or Facebook Bedfordshire CFWI
MARKETS Bedford Farmers Market Second and fourth Thursday of every month 8.30am-3.00pm Harpur Square, Bedford, MK40 1S Local producers market with a range of fresh locally produced products Tel: 01234 221890
MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE Mengyang Pan (piano) Thursday 18 February 2016, 7.45pm Beethoven, Schubert, Debussy, Schumann Tickets: £18, Conc £16, Student (18-25) £5, Under 18 £2, available on the door or from 01234 261811 Bedford Girls School, Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX www.bedfordmusicclub.co.uk Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club Wednesday 24 February Organ Concert with DAVID HARRILD In aid of Funds for the Addison Centre 7.30 – 10.00 pm Addison Centre, Kempston Members £5 Non-Members £6 Pay at door Tel: 01234 344423 Blue Stockings – By Jessica Swale Tuesday 23-Saturday 27 February 2016, The Place Theatre, Bradgate Road, Bedford Bedford Drama Company presents a thoughtprovoking production of Jessica Swale’s critically acclaimed ‘Blue Stockings’, first presented at The Globe in 2013. 1896. Girton College, Cambridge: The play tells the story of the Mistress of Girton College and her determination to win the female students the right to graduate. In doing so, they risked being branded a ‘blue stocking,’ a derogatory term for female intellectuals who were not granted degree status from Cambridge until 1948. This is a powerful account of the struggle for academic equality, with the female students enduring antiquated prejudice from their male counterparts and lecturers. Regardless the girls’ strength, determination and equal ability shines through. Touching, humorous and with the odd love interest too; this show is not to be missed. The show is suitable for ages 10+. All performances are at 7.30pm. Tickets at £9.50 & £8.00 from www.theplacebedford.org.uk or (01234) 354321
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Outside Edge – A comedy by Richard Harris Wednesday 25-Saturday 28 May 2016, The Place Theatre, Bradgate Road, Bedford A hilarious combination of cricket & infidelity! Picture the scene: the neatly mowed village green, clear blue skies a cricket team in their perfectly pressed whites, tea and sandwiches waiting in the pavilion, loyal wives and girlfriends looking on. Sound perfect? Think again… there are storm clouds gathering, and not just in the sky! Watch the hilarious sparks begin to fly as the team foolishly try to solve their various marital problems at the same time as winning the game. Bob is having marriage troubles, so is Dennis. Maggie is embarrassing Kevin – and Alex’ new girlfriend is teetering on hysterics. At least Roger and Miriam have a perfect marriage… don’t they? Come and find out with Bedford Drama Company’s cracking comedy this May. The show is suitable for ages 16+. All performances are at 7.30pm. Tickets at £9.50 & £8.00 from www. theplacebedford.org.uk or (01234) 354321 Navarra String Quartet Thursday 17 March, 7.45pm Bunyan Meeting, Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3EU Beethoven, Haydn, Ravel Tickets: £18, Conc £16, Student (18-25) £5, Under 18 £2, available on the door or from 01234 261811 www.bedfordmusicclub.co.uk
PARENT & TODDLER GROUPS Bunyan Story Time Mondays 12-1.30pm Term time only (Donation) Bunyan Meeting Church Mill Street, Bedford MK40 3EU Kings Playhouse Wednesdays 10.15am to 11.45am Term time only A group for expectant mothers, parents, carers and their under 5’s to play, relax and have fun! Coffee and tea for parents, Free Play, Snacks, Structured craft activities, Songs and Rhyme sessions King’s House, 245 Ampthill Road, Bedford MK42 9AZ Tel 01234 306500 Physical Fun Thursdays 1.45-3pm Free Bluebells Children’s Centre, Bromham Lower School MK 43 8JP
SPORTS CLUBS Dancemates Changing lives with steps in the right direction. A special dance club for children over 5 years developing life skills using social Ballroom dancing Merengue, Foxtrot, Tango, Swing Tuesdays 4.45 pm and Saturdays, 9.15 am £4 per child £7 for two children The Court, 281-285 Bedford Road Kempston Call/text 07785 992246 www.dancemates-uk.co.uk dancematesuk@gmail.com
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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 Mowsbury Park Bowling Club Come and try lawn bowls FOR FREE on our Open Day, Sunday 17th May from 2pm – 5pm. Alternatively, any Wednesday or Friday from 2pm – 4.30 pm. Your first session is FREE! No equipment needed, just a pair of flat shoes. Entrance is via Wentworth Drive. Ample Parking. For further information please contact Anne Haynes on Bedford 211828. 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 ctcbedfordshire.co.uk for details of our forthcoming rides, or ring 01234 219148 for further information. Shefford & Sandy Hockey Club Sandy Sports Centre Astro, Engayne ave, Sandy. SG19 1BL Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm – Juniors (5 to 14 years old) Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm – Adults Whether you are new to the sport or returning after a break S&SHC welcome you to our club training nights. For more info please call Tessa on 07787 970810 www.pitchero.com/clubs/ sheffordandsandyhockeyclub/ Bedford FC Mini Soccer Club Every Saturday at Goldington Academy 10.30am till 12.15pm. Open to boys and girls aged between 4 and 10. 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. 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 Bedford Community Table Tennis Club Bedford Academy Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30pm: 16 years old plus, but Juniors can attend with a parent/guardian Open every week. Michael Fox, 07837 975267, chair.bedfordcttc@gmail.com, www.bedfordcttc.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/bedfordcttc Twitter: www.twitter.com/BedfordCTTC ‘Walking Football’ the latest version of the beautiful game Established in Bedford for over 3 years – all ages welcome Monday nights from 11th January. Spaces available on our 7-8pm session. Gordon Fields pitches bottom of Brickhill Drive. For more information email: info@ walkingfootballleagues.co.uk Walks for Health Tuesday 23rd February 10.30am Short led walks around 60 minutes – No need to book. All welcome. Free Bedford Golf Club, Great Denham
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exchanged for St Valentine’s Day, making it the biggest event for card manufacturers other than Christmas. Along with all the chocolates, roses and jewellery, there is a massive market for this celebration, but the main thing is to spend some valuable time with that special person in your life. Love is a priceless and wonderful thing that transcends all of the cards and gifts. In a longstanding relationship, although we may spend many precious and valuable moments together, it is still nice to have a dedicated and special day where we can simply be together and fully appreciate what we have. If you just spend the evening meal together at the dining table, rather than in front of the TV for this one night, it will often mean much more than anything you may achieve by going out. A meal out in a restaurant is all very nice, but not so romantic when you are squeezed between two other couples busily stuffing themselves with the full three courses, and all on the establishment’s busiest night of the month! It is possible to enjoy a romantic dinner for two on any other night of the year, but somehow there has been created an obligation to cram everybody in on the same night, and then to allow their private events to be gatecrashed by flower sellers, passing drunks, waiters and Mediterranean guitarists, etc., which probably isn’t quite the event that Pope Gelasius had envisaged. The very thought of such events would probably have caused the mean-minded Emperor Claudius II to have changed his mind and let Valentine off the hook in the first place. Don’t let me put you off though. As these events and memories need to be created before they can become embedded into the layers of your shared and cherished memories. Whatever you and your partner are doing on St Valentine’s Day this year, just do it together, as a couple, and make sure you have a wonderful time! Guy Bolton For more of my writing, and a few short stories, please visit: http://catalog.etherbooks.com/products/2019
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M L I F REVIEW Star Wars – The Force Awakens Really and truly this review could just consist of three words... ‘It’s Star Wars’ and that would be enough. Just knowing it was coming out would be enough to make people already know whether they were going to see it or not. The Force Awakens has been one of the most anticipated movie releases in a long, long time and has had an awful lot of hype to live up to. Question is does it live up to it? A lot of fans remember the disappointment after the first viewing of the prequels. This time around though the Star Wars universe, and legend, is ably continued by JJ Abrams giving the viewers a mix of familiar set pieces while also providing an interesting array of new characters to get to love as well. This has everything a good action movie should have, great characters, dramatic moments, big fight scenes, some truly amazing special effects during the spaceship dogfights and a plot that is good enough to keep the story running. The only minor downside is that if you do love the original Star Wars then it is really easy to see the numerous number of plot similarities in this. It follows pretty much the same story as the original and that is a shame. Still it bodes really well for the rest of the trilogy and the spin off movies to come! Simon White
The Brickhill Book Bug reviews… In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume Fifteen-year-old Miri Ammerman is growing up in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in December 1951 when the first plane crashes. Until that moment Miri and her best friend Natalie Osner have nothing worse to worry about than the usual teenage preoccupations of school and boys, although in Miri’s case there is also the question of her absent father. After that day the town of Elizabeth will never be the same and when two further planes fall in the following months the young people begin to wonder if they are being deliberately targeted. Maybe it’s aliens? Or communists? Judy Blume has spent a lifetime writing about the dilemmas of American teenagers but this adult novel draws on her own experiences of growing up in Elizabeth in the early 1950s, where three planes really did crash within months of each other. As the residents of Elizabeth try to come to terms with their loss and fear, some lives begin to unravel and decisions are made for the future by people who fear they might not have one.
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The Language Of Flowers It’s nearly Valentine’s Day and millions will be rushing out to buy or send flowers. Traditionally this will be red roses of course. Others may choose their purchases on the basis of colour, smell or even price but there’s a whole language and meaning to flowers too which is called Floriography.
Tulips: – apparently show love and passion too. Yellow ones which are my daughter’s favourite, mean ‘there’s sunshine in your smile,’ whereas red tulips are a declaration of love and white ones say ‘I’m worthy of you.’
Roses: – Red Roses as most will know symbolise Love and Desire but changing the colour of the flower leads to different connotations. For example, Yellow is for friendship, Pink for perfect happiness and Orange for fascination. There are different meanings for specific types of rose too, such as Tea Roses meaning ‘I’ll remember always’ and Dog Roses connecting to pain and pleasure. Formations also have an impact. Thinking back to the traditional dozen red roses, a bunch of a single bloom, means I love you or I still love you, whilst an assortment of colours represents the sentiment ‘you’re everything to me.’ A dozen red roses has become the norm, because of the significance of the number twelve within nature, philosophy and religion. The number 12 often represents a full cycle, so 12 months of the year, 12 signs of the zodiac, 12 hours on a clock for instance. From ancient times, cultures around the world have developed calendars based on cycles of twelve, and there are many mythological and religious connections to the number also. The use of 12 across the natural and spiritual world means that 12 or a dozen, has taken on a universal quality which enhances the significance of a dozen roses.
Freesias: – demonstrate trust.
Turning now to other flowers we frequently buy in the UK:Carnations:- Pink carnations mean ‘I’ll never forget you,’ whilst red symbolise admiration and yellow rejection and disappointment, so probably best to avoid those! Lilies: – Calla Lilies represent beauty and Tiger Lilies wealth so the latter is perhaps a good choice if you are looking to impress.
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Daffodils: – show regard.
Of course there are many more wonderful flowers to choose from, so if you really want to be sure of making the right impression, it’s worth asking your florist about their meaning. By Susan Brookes-Morris
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ant a romantic gift for your gardening Valentine? Forget the drooping daffs and jet-lagged lilies, flown halfway round the world and marked up to extortionate prices. For a gardener a real romantic gesture is one that will last longer than a few days. Some gardeners actually dislike cut flowers, and most gardeners are eco-friendly, so when you think of all the paper, yards of cellophane, and air-miles clocked up by exotic blooms, a living plant suddenly seems like a better option. Potted plants are more suggestive of permanent affection than a bunch of flowers anyway, and on a purely practical level, they give much better value for money! Jasmine, stephanotis and gardenias are fragrant and glamorous, or try a passionflower vine, wound round a heart-shaped support. What could be more romantic than that?
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GARDENING We think of red roses as being the bloom of romance so what better than an entire bush of them that promises years of pleasure ahead. One problem with rose bushes is that they are not at their best in February, and will most likely resemble a bunch of thorny twigs in a pot! But if your Valentine is a keen gardener I guarantee they will not mind. In fact they will enjoy the anticipation of the future blooms. Myrtle is another plant you might like to consider. It's been associated with love since Roman times and is still used in wedding bouquets. With its neat glossy evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant, fluffy white flowers followed by purple berries, Myrtis communis is a plant of quiet good taste. If planted in a sheltered spot it can eventually grow into a tree up to 5m tall.
If you want to give a flower in bloom at the moment try a potted camellia, winter honeysuckle, violas, or an orchid. These plants are all associated with love and longing. If you simply must hand over a bunch of cut flowers, try to choose blooms grown in the mild climate of the Scilly Isles as environmentally-friendly alternatives to exotic species flown in from the other side of the globe. 'Paperwhite' narcissi are beautifully scented and available now. With just a little thought you can come up with the perfect gift for the gardener in your life. By Rachael Leverton
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