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Suppor ng Village Life and backing Local Business in: Markyate, Flamstead, The Gaddesdens, Dagnall, Ringsall, Kensworth, Whipsnade, Redbourn, Caddington, Slip End, Pepperstock, Woodside, Aley Green and Studham

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May/June Issue 2016

Inside this issue: Whipsnade Arts & Cra s Easter at Flamstead Pre­School Swan Football Semis SATURDAY 28TH & SUNDAY 29TH

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Contents 6

Editor’s Welcome

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Flamstead Book Fes val

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Redbourn Lego Event

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Redbourn Community Library

Introducing Open End, the discussion group for like­minded people

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Whipsnade Cra & Produce Fair

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Redbourn Golf Club

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Easter at Flamstead Pre­School

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The Local Micro­Pub in Markyate

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Swan Markyate Football Semi­Final success

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Redbourn in Bloom

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Local Success at Cru s

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OLLIE Charity

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Appletrees Nursery Fund Raising Event for St Leonards

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Mimagazine Directory of Services

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Media Notes and Adver sing Rates

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WELCOME TO MIMAGAZINE Your local magazine for Redbourn, Markyate, Flamstead, Caddington, Slip End, Aley Green, Woodside, Kensworth, Whipsnade, Studham, Dagnall, Ringshall and the Gaddesdens.

Our first magazine in the new format has been well received so the plan is to con nue with the same strategy. Mimagazine is a great way to adver se local businesses to local people. Now with a far reaching audience of 10,000 households and a poten al 40,000 readership, magazine adver sing s ll outstrips on­line adver sing for effec veness, brand awareness and response. The key advantage to magazine adver sing is that magazines hang around in people’s homes – on their coffee and kitchen tables and they are an unobtrusive and effec ve prod for ge ng your business message across to your poten al customer base. Electronic adver sing flashes past; mag adver sing stays the distance.

CONTACTS Adver sing and news call: 01582 965760 Editor: Sue Mitchell sue@mimagazine.co.uk Sales Manager: Janet Brown janet@mimagazine.co.uk Accounts Clerk: Emma Burrows emma@mimagazine.co.uk Website: www.mimagazine.co.uk Address: CTR Media, J1 Ver House, London Road, Markyate, AL3 JP

Please engage with Mimagazine and tell us your stories, give us your news and if you are a business we can offer you a business profile to help you market your products and services.

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Free Lego Event packs­out the Parish Centre in Redbourn Report and photos by Sue Mitchell

Large group of families and children came along to build lego houses

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novel idea conceived by Becky Firth, Community Officer for Redbourn, to invite families to build Lego houses whilst exploring ideas about proposed developments for Redbourn, can be described as a definite winner. Children, parents and other residents sat around tables at the Parish Centre on 5th April, to build different types of Le , Becky Firth Community Offcer. houses Right, Vivienne Windle, Project Manager for Neighbourhood Plan from special ready made kits or, if they so chose, to build their own style of design.

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possible development sites have been marked out and more importantly, providing them with the opportunity to give their feedback. All a endees were asked to complete a ques onnaire following their visit.

“The average age of the a endees at the usual type of consulta on event is 55 so we wanted to reach a bigger demographic which also included younger people. The plan is for the future of Redbourn so families and young people need to be encouraged to engage in the plans too,” said Becky. “We did a big Facebook campaign and we have started a FB group so we can run on­line polls and ques onnaires. We want to make it as convenient as possible for residents of all ages to be involved and give their input,” she added.

“There are currently seven development sites outlined in Redbourn. Some sites have been assessed as more suitable than others and they do not all have to be developed or built on in their en rety. This is a chance for residents to have an input and for their ideas to be considered alongside advice from our planning consultant.”

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9 The NP can be challenged by the developers and it will be assessed by an Independent Examiner. The approved NP will then be presented to the villagers at a referendum. For it to be adopted 50% of the votes have to be in favour. It is very important that as many villagers get to know about the NP, give their input and then vote at the referendum. If they don’t vote, they have no say in the Plan. The referendum is expected to take place in late 2017.

Following the plans to build lego houses

views and organises the working party mee ngs.

“We have to s ck to the rules laid down in planning law when alloca ng sites for development and sites are selected which fit the aims and objec ves of the NP,” she told me.

The NP aims to: • Protect the village heritage and green spaces • Provide more affordable housing for families, first­ me buyers and proper es for ‘down­sizers’ • Encourage more local business and enterprise • Address growing educa on needs • Provide new community facili es and recrea on space • Create more footpaths and cycle paths

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The Lego was supplied by ‘Awesome Engineers’ who teach science, technology, engineering and maths in local schools. “Lego allows children to learn in a fun and innova ve way,” said Melvyn, a representa ve of the company.

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Redbourn Library makes ready to become a Community Library Can you volunteer to become part of the team?

Neil Baxter from Herts County Council addresses the volunteers regarding the Joint Partnership with Redbourn Community Library

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edbourn library is now a Community Library which means, that although it is s ll financed by Herts County Council, it is staffed by volunteers. Herts County Council is working in partnership with the library to help the commi ee, the volunteers and the public make the transi on to

becoming a community run service for the Redbourn residents’. The whole process should take between three to four months to complete.

2016 is the ‘Year of the Volunteer’ and this is one of many ini a ves from Herts County Council.

“We currently have 26 members but we need up to 35,” said David Trowbridge, Volunteer Organiser.

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11 Friday and Saturday from 9am­1pm so if anyone would like to help and is able to do a four hour me­slot, please get in touch.”

Volunteers do not need to be trained librarians and they can choose a task which suits them best, be it pu ng books back on the shelves or doing the computer driven tasks.

To help volunteers and users get to grips with the change, there is a service called Library Link which is an on­ line video service with an expert at Welwyn Garden City, Library Services. All library queries can be handled via this service and Herts CC staff are on hand to give volunteers and users confidence to use Library Link.

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Whipsnade Village Hall Easter Cra and Produce Fair 3rd April

Whipsnade Village Hall Commi ee from le to right Carolyn Booth, Bob Gladwin, Jenny Saunders, Pete Roberts and Trieste Roberts

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hipsnade Village Hall has a busy schedule of ac vi es planned for 2016 including music concerts, cra fairs and a party for the Queen’s 90th birthday.

“The ac vi es at our Village Hall give locals a place to come and socialise with each other, be entertained and do some shopping. We worry that some people, par cularly the elderly, can be socially isolated so this is a place for them to come out and meet others,” said Carolyn Booth, commi ee member. “There are 420 people living in Whipsnade, a third of which live on The Whipsnade Park and earlier today a group from the Park visited.”

I enjoyed talking to Carolyn who gave me some interes ng snippets of informa on. Did you know that the Blythe family who were local farmers built the Village Hall for the benefit of the villagers?

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They also built the co ages behind the hall which are each named a er a local person who died in World War I. Windy Sayles located next to the Hall is owned by the Girl Guides’ Associa on; it is a place where Girl Guides and Brownies from all over Bedfordshire come for camps.

I enjoyed a good cup of tea, a slice of home­made Victoria sponge cake and bought a few items from the cra stands including a hand­bag, a hand­cra ed wooden cord­pull, some Indian relish and some Manchester City memorabilia for my brother who lives in Australia and misses his football club.

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The children perform their Easter songs

Easter Celebrations at Flamstead Pre­School

Parents, grandparents and senior ci zens of Flamstead were invited to the Easter party at Flamstead Pre­school. The children sang a number of songs, wearing their Easter

Bonnets and with the encouragement of the staff, they remembered all the lines! To follow, there was a raffle and refreshments to raise money for the school.

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Top Row le to right: Ross Osler­Shirley, Danny O'Neill (Manager), Leon Cox, Kier Letham, Jake Bu erfield, Tom Bu erfield, Dan King, Joe Nicholson, Kevin Angel, Paul Fox Bo om Row le to right: Nathan Pi s, Charlie Monk, Rhian Duff, Rory Bu erfield, Mikey Hughes, Pete Young

Markyate Swan Pub Football Team are in the Final Report and photos Mick Mitchell

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he Swan football team have been together for only two seasons – and guess what?

They have made it to the finals! The final should have taken place on Easter Sunday but torren al rain the night before led to a water­ logged pitch and a late cancella on. The boys will have to wait for the re­match date of May

8th. Do try to get down Creasey Park in Dunstable to support them if you can as strong support could just take them all the way. A pos ng on Markyate Ma ers will provide further informa on, so keep your eyes open.

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17 The semi­final win was an unexpected victory as their opponents, Hougton Regis, were ranked second in the division above the Swan. The match started well for our boys with good passing but a loss of the ball in mid­field led to a goal for the opposi on, followed by a second just before half­ me.

So going into the second­half, they were 2 nil down. Team talk at half­ me galvanised the fight back and soon a er the whistle, the Swan won a penalty taken by Paul Fox. The 2­1 score­ line didn’t last long and Houghton Regis responded to make it 3­1. A great pass led to the Swan’s second goal scored by Leon Cox. At 3­2 down, the team were inspired and at 15 minutes from full me, a great goal came from Pete Young to level the score at 3­3.

Houghton Regis kept on coming but the Swan managed to hold them back. This was a Cup Match so the 3­3 score at full me led to a penalty shoot­out. The excitement was palpable: 1­1; 2­2 but then the Swan’s goal­keeper Rory Bu erfield made a brilliant save to put HR 3­2 down. Dogged determina on swept through the team and not another penalty kick from the Swans missed the back of the net.

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Well done to a Kensworth canine at Cru s 2016 10­13th March NEC Birmingham

Janet Brown spoke to Sue Willis about her success What is the name of your dog and does he have a ‘pet’ name?

His kennel club name is Talanor’s Super Treat and his pet name is Marmite.

Can you tell us about the breed Manchester Terrier?

The Manchester Terrier is a breed of dog of the smooth­haired terrier type. They live between 14 – 16 years, they are devoted, alert, keen, and very ac ve. I was keen to support this very old Bri sh breed and with a lot of help and support from his breeder, Gill and Clive Knight, we found ourselves at Cru s.

How well did you do at Cru s?

This was my second year we were placed 3rd. In 2015 we won the ‘post graduate’ sec on which gave us the automa c qualifica on for this year. Marmite is from a very successful kennel and his Dad won ‘Best of Breed’ last year. Before Marmite I had never considered showing.

What is the atmosphere like?

It’s a long day but everyone is cheerful and posi ve. There is a lot of buzz around all the rings and a lot of grooming goes on (fortunately Manchester’s don't need too much). We were in the ring a er the Wes es. While wai ng we had a lot of visitors from the general public enquiring about our breed and wan ng to make a fuss of them.

How many were in the class?

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for a vulnerable breed where there are only about 200 puppies registered each year with the Kennel Club. The limit for his class is six.

What do you have to achieve at the show?

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What is his favourite food/treat?

Marmite eats nearly anything; his favourite treat is pig’s ears.

Do you do fun classes with Marmite?

Last summer we started Agility at ‘Li le Revel End’ in Redbourn, something he absolutely loves. He is very fast so when we master the accuracy I am sure he will be unbeatable.

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Appletrees Nursery Supports St. Leonard’s Church a er Lead is Stolen from Roof Report and photos by Janet Brown

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n a rainy night in late March, lead was stripped from the roof of St. Leonard's church. The subsequent damage caused by exposure to the elements needs to be speedily repaired to prevent any further deteriora on.

The scrap value of the lead taken was approximately £400­600, but the total repair bill is likely to be in the region of £10,000!

Appletrees nursery came up with a great idea of how to help. I went along to meet the team and some of the

children to find out about their plan.

The children took part in a sponsored ‘song and dance’ rou ne which they performed each day from Tuesday 29th March – Friday 1st April. Sam Devo , the owner manager said, “The children have worked very hard to learn the words to the songs and master the dance rou nes. We have children performing from 18 months up to 5 years of age so it takes me and prac se for us to co­ordinate the words and ac ons. The children have taken home sponsorship forms and will collect dona ons for this good cause. There will be a prize for the highest dona on.”

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Even the youngest were joining in...

Up and down

Majes c Trees in Flamstead have donated £2,500 and an anonymous donor is willing to match the amount raised by the children. It looks like the church will have its new roof very soon!

Altogether all red and worn out

The amount raised was £832.50 and Appletrees are rounding it up to £1,000.

The winner was Oliver who raised £145!

Appletrees Nursery is open from 7.30am – 6pm, and at present has 70 children a ending throughout the week.

There is a wai ng list for places. The staff all wear the same bright red jackets and T­shirts so the children can iden fy the team members. There are currently 14 members of staff, 2 appren ces at Level II and 2 studying for Level III.

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FLAMSTEAD BOOK FESTIVAL The Enigma of who will be appearing at this year's Books in the Belfry has finally been cracked.

The 3rd Flamstead Book Fes val will be held on May 20th and 21st with another line­up of top names.

Dermot Turing

A er Hawking, now Turing Following the success of Jane Hawking at last year's Fes val to talk about her life with scien st Stephen Hawking, the 2016 event will feature Dermot Turing on Saturday May 21st. The nephew of legendary Bletchley Park code­breaker Alan Turing, will be discussing his recently cri cally acclaimed biography, 'Decoded' which details the extraordinary life of the genius mathema cian whose personal life ended in tragedy.

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The Fes val will kick off on the evening of Friday May 20th with novelist Renee Knight, whose thriller ‘Disclaimer’ has recently been in the top 10 bestselling fic on lists. If you loved Gone Girl then this is a must. The film rights have already been sold for this too so hear Renee talk about it before it hits the big screen.

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Boys, girls, men and women

Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood and life in the bake­off tent.

The line­up also features regular Books in the Belfry favourites including a sports session with journalist Alan Fraser whose fascina ng story The Hitler Trophy, tells of the history of GOLF in the Olympics, its memorable role at the 1936 Games and its return in Rio this summer. This book will be published in me for the Fes val.

Fes val spokesman and Flamstead resident Vikki Orvice said, "We are excited about the line­up and hope as many people in the area will once again support Books in the Belfry. We think a rac ng Dermot Turing, Edd Kimber and Renee Knight is another coup for the Fes val and the village, so come along, give them a big Flamstead welcome and hear their stories.

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Waterstones in St. Albans is suppor ng the Fes val and will be selling books on both days. You will be able to meet the authors and get books signed.

Perfect for holiday reading this summer or for presents.

Proceeds will help support the Friends of St Leonard's (FOSL) to raise funds for repair work to safeguard medieval wall­pain ngs in the village church.

For further informa on on all the Fes val events and how to book ckets ­ online or in person ­ go to www.flamsteadbookfes val.com.

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A recently refurbished beautiful detached character cottage sitting in an enviable position on the outskirts of the village with stunning countryside views.

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The Stagsden, Bell Farm Close, Studham £749,995

The Cheddington , Bell Farm Close, Studham £1,015,000

A brand new 4 bedroom double fronted detached home situated in a secluded cul-de-sac location that benefits from an attached double garage.

The property provides ample living accommodation comprising an open-plan kitchen, family and breakfast area, a living room, separate study & dining room, four double bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

This modern development is set at the edge of the Chiltern Hills and surrounded by beautiful countryside whilst combined with the quality of life found in Studham.

A 5 bedroom, double fronted, detached family home that benefits from an attached double garage.

Inside the property there is ample living space including an open-plan kitchen and family area, living room, dining room, study and five double bedrooms.

The master bedroom is given a suite feel with its generous space, dressing room, fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower room.

French doors open from the kitchen and lounge onto the large rear garden with views over open fields.

Church Road, Studham £675,000

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A wonderful detached three/four bedroom home enjoying a quiet and secluded location on a mature, slightly wooded plot.

This property offers a modern open plan kitchen, dining and family area with a log burner sitting centrally.

The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, there are two further double bedrooms a family shower room and a vaulted study/bedroom accessed via a spiral staircase.

Externally there is a private rear garden, a car port to the side and a large front garden with a tree lined driveway able to park numerous vehicles.

This three bedroom detached bungalow is situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Studham, in an idyllic location overlooking open countryside.

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Craving for the chance to engage in s mula ng debate? Want to meet up with like­minded people?

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hether you are interested in the arts, culture, poli cs, history, literature – whatever you like to study, think about and discuss, the ‘Open End’ group might be what you have been wai ng for.

"Open End" group meets bi­monthly in people’s private houses to talk about a range of subjects. Everyone is welcome to come to a session and see what goes on. It is non­exclusive and covers the catchment area of this magazine. I caught up with Werner Ustorf, founder member to find out more about the group.

What sort of people are members of your discussion group ‘Open End’?

Women form the majority, some of them holding down jobs, some are re red. Most of us have cultural and professional exper se, and some of us come with a lot of interna onal experience too.

Are you looking to a ract more members? If so, what type of people would have empathy with or complement the other members?

We do not expect our group to be demographically representa ve, but it is clear that we would welcome more male persons; we currently also lack the intermediate genera on (parents with children of school age). Again, this is not about sta s cs. It is about including a wider range of experience and achieving a broader picture in our discussions.

Which subjects have you discussed so far?

Among the subjects we covered so far are: Donna Tar ’s ‘The Goldfinch’; the film ‘Cloud Atlas’; various pieces of poetry; the ancient wall pain ngs of Thera/Santorini; Colm Toibin’s ‘Brooklyn’; Alexandra Fuller’s ‘An African Childhood’; and the film ‘45 Years’. The next session will focus on music and self.

How do you decide which subject will be discussed in the next session?

We tend to have a general consensus, though ul mately the decision is in the hands of the person hos ng the event. In principle, no subject is off limits.

Do members have to sign a contract or observe any rules?

There is no wri en contract or bureaucracy of any sort. But we do have rules. Since we are mee ng in our private homes, privacy needs to be respected. This would include respec ng the host and their home and the rule that what is being said in a private discussion stays private. Further, members should normally be willing to take turns in hos ng mee ngs (offering wine and nibbles etc.).

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What do members get out of the mee ngs? What do they enjoy?

There is a boundless spirit of curiosity and the desire to learn new things. Doing this together in a safe group and in a private atmosphere, and over food and wine or so, has produced a wonderful sense of togetherness and plenty of enjoyment. The Open End has become a place where we can express ourselves without fear and where one can laugh, also about oneself.

Have you excluded anyone?

No. Is there a social programme in place for members?

We have not yet thought about this ques on (though ideas about ou ngs, excursions and so on have been created).

What has emerged so far is a sense of mutual responsibility and networking which tends to spill over the boundaries of the Open End and into our individual lives.

How would someone go about becoming a member?

They would address themselves to the administrator who would supply them with some wri en informa on and facilitate the process.

If you would like to find out more email Werner Ustorf werner.ustorf@virginmedia.com

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Presen ng this year’s Captains at Redbourn Golf Club

From le to right, Ladies’ Captain Ang O'Connor, Junior Boys’ Captain Owen Benson, Junior Girls’ Captain Micaela du Plessis and Club Captain Andy Crawford

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was invited to meet the new captains by proud mum Nichola Benson, whose son Owen is the junior captain for the boys.

Everyone was in good spirits two days a er Sheffield born Danny Wille became Masters Champion in the USA. Such a huge achievement for a young Brit in the USA is certainly a massive boost to golf in this country.

Redbourn Golf Club is part of the Burhill Golf and Leisure Group and they manage the day to day running of the club with 31 year­old Ian McDowell at the helm as manager. The advantage to members is that they can go and play at the other clubs owned by the group at no extra charge.

captain’s tenure is up, the vice­captain moves into the captain’s shoes. The senior captains’ inaugura ons take place at the AGM and run from February to February; the junior captains hold office from November to November. There is a handover ceremony at the AGM and the out­going captain “hands over the blazer” to the in­coming captain. The new captains give their inaugura on speeches and a series of ac vi es then follow.

The first task for the new senior captains is the ‘drive­ ins’ when they go out and play with the members.

The Ladies Captain’s ‘drive­In’ is on the Wednesday following the AGM, and the overall Captain’s ‘drive­In’ is on the Sunday. The captains are always the first to

The four captains have been appointed by the members of which there are around 800 at Redbourn, 100 of whom are ladies and 85 are juniors. The top role is Club Captain who is the overall captain. This posi on can be occupied by a woman or a man and this year it is Andy Crawford who wears the blazer. The ladies’ captain is Ang O’Connor, and the two junior captains are Micaela du Plessis and Owen Benson.

Golf is steeped in tradi on and there are a series of rituals that take place each year. Before becoming captains, members serve a year as vice captains, suppor ng the incumbent captain and when the

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This year's charity is the Herts Air Ambulance

drive off on these special occasions.

enjoys a barbeque.

Much is made of the ‘drive­ins’ and a theme is chosen to reflect the interests of the captains. The vice­ captains decide what is suitable and it is then a big surprise for the captains.

“What makes a good captain? “I asked of the four of them, si ng around the table.

“My theme was Formula One,” said Andy, “as I am mad about racing.”

“Cows, whiskey and Manchester United was my theme,” said Ang. “It [the ‘drive­in’] makes a real welcome to the start of the year,” she added.

Golfing prowess is not important. Ang who has a handicap of 22 said, “The quali es of a good captain are that they are approachable, have good organisa onal skills and are commi ed to the job. It’s a lot of work and we do our best to raise as much for the charity as possible. For me, I did the job as it is a way of ‘giving back’ to the club.”

Andy who has a handicap of 10 said, “The Herts Air Ambulance needs £6 million pounds a year to keep the service going. There is no lo ery or government funding so fund raising is essen al. One in four people survive a heart a ack if they are air­li ed to hospital as opposed to one in ten survivors who are taken to hospital by the road ambulance service.”

The captain with the best handicap is Owen who is on three. “I want to be a pro when I leave Oaklands college,” said Owen. For Owen to play at his level, he needs a good set of clubs and one driver alone can cost £300! So let’s keep an eye out for him. He could be the next Danny Willet.

The captains choose a charity for the year and many events are organised to raise money for the nominated charity. This requires a big effort as typically £10,000 is raised for the nominated charity. “This is a lot of money to come from the members, bearing in mind how much they have to pay out for fees, golf clubs and kit. It is very expensive,” said Ang. This year The Herts Air Ambulance are going to benefit from the captain’s fund raising schemes. The Captain’s Day and the Ladies Captain’s Day are big fund raisers for the charity which are held on separate days and the prizes are chosen and donated by the captains.

Another big charity earner is the Dinner Dance which is typically a ended by 120 people and raffles and auc ons add to the charity’s trawl of dona ons.

The Eric Russell compe on is a big tournament which is run on the Ryder Cup format of teams. It’s a great weekend and the tournament is o en won by a junior team and at the end of the day, everyone

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Both Owen and Micaela, who is also at Oaklands, spend a lot of their me at the club prac sing and playing.

They have amazing energy levels and are really enthusias c about the game.

Micaela’s handicap is eight. She is not sure what she wants to do for a career but right now she is enjoying golf and loves being a junior captain.

One of the big challenges is the 54 Hole Challenge which is taking place at around the me this magazine will be distributed – 27th April. Golfers have to complete three 18 hole courses in one day and Micaela and Owen will be compe ng in this challenge.

“They complete 18 holes and then they prac se their pu ng on the green. A er 18 holes we adults are exhausted,” said Ang. “The adults complete 18 holes and then retreat to the bar for a much needed drink,” added Andy.

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New Micro Pub in Markyate M

ar n Dale, with the support of his partner Nikki, has ventured into a new career as a publican; opening a new concept micro­ pub on the High Street in Markyate.

Located in the old Town & Country premises, the new pub called ‘The Local’ is right in the hub of the village.

“The idea came to me when Nikki and two friends went for a weekend break to Whitstable in Kent,” said Mar n. “We popped into the Black Dog to sample the real ales and were intrigued by this new style micro­pub. We ended up having a lock­in with the landlord, not to get drunk Mar n and Nikki but because we were pumping him with ques ons. I even bought one of the Black Dog t­shirts that his regulars wear. My friend Dan and I were so impressed with the pub that I was inspired to start one of my own.”

Not being a publican by trade, it is a very much a venture into the unknown for Mar n. He spent 20 years in corporate life in Adver sing and Media, followed by 15 years in Training and Consultancy.

to get the engineers in to change the machine that day. The beer has to be around 10 degrees cen grade, so having a good cooler is essen al. On the night when we thought everything was going well, we discovered that the plumbers had forgo en to remove a plug from one of the pipes in the ladies’ toilets, as a consequence they were flooded. Mark handled this problem and instructed everyone not to tell me. We were worried that we would not be able to open the next day but fortunately we did get it sorted in me.”

At the me of wri ng, The Local has been open for 12 days so it is s ll too early to gauge local reac on. “How is it going so far?” I asked Mar n.

“The Training and Consultancy business was not doing that well so I was looking for something new. We decided to go to Whitstable as Nikki had just le Ashton’s School in Dunstable as a teaching assistant and we wanted to celebrate, so it was by chance that we stumbled on the Black Dog. It was certainly a life­changing experience,” Mar n said smiling. Nikki is with me all the way on this [project] and I couldn’t do it without her. Some mes we wake up in the night and start discussing ideas over a cup of tea!”

“Searching for a suitable property, I popped into Town and Country and Mark Bristow [MD] suggested that I look at their old offices, down the High Street. I knew immediately he was right. It was centrally located, I loved the tradi onal Markyate heritage style frontage and it was small enough to be micro but big enough to create a bar and a snug room.

This was in October last year so everything has happened in the six months since then.”

There have been some stressful moments along the way Mar n admi ed. “We had a lot of administra on and legali es to sort out with Dacorum Borough Council: Change of Use, Health and Safety, Food and Drink, Building Regula ons, Planning Applica on and I had to get a personal license to sell alcohol. On launch day, Good Friday, the weather suddenly warmed up and the temperature of the beer cooler rose too high. This was a big worry and we had

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The Opening Night “The opening night was rammed and people were standing outside on the pavement which was brilliant. Now it has se led down, we are delighted with the feedback we are ge ng. We are not here to compete with the other pubs in Markyate but to offer something different. People who haven’t been in a Markyate pub for years are now coming out to drink and socialise. Lots of people are saying that it’s just what the village needs, so we are very pleased with how things are going.”

Mar n proudly explained how the ales are stored to keep them at the right temperature. Ale drinkers are discerning about their beer so it has to be right. The décor is modern minimalist yet warm and welcoming. The tradi onal red

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A packed house walls on one side blend with the post box and telephone box outside and there is a log­burner which will be a definite en cement throughout the winter months. It was the The first customer to buy a slate les in the toilets that pint, David Coasby Mar n was par cularly passionate about, especially the finish on the cuts. “I was told that they were roof les and not for the floor or walls but look how well they work,” he enthused.

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Visit www.micropubassocia on.co.uk • There are 120 micro pubs in the UK • They started in Kent because hops grow there • The first one opened was the Butcher’s Arms in Kent

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What is The Local all about?

• Real Ales bought from local breweries. Currently Tring and Leighton Buzzard • Wines and Proseco • Snacks and tradi onal nibbles such as locally sourced pork scratchings • It’s for old style talking and drinking • Tradi onal pub games like cards and board games may be introduced What is it not about?

• No TVs • No food except snacks • No music • No pool table or dart board • No spirits and no lager

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REDBOURN RECREATION CENTRE & PLAYING FIELDS he Trust would like to say a huge ‘Thankyou’ to all involved in the 32nd Easter Art & Cra Show at Redbourn Village Hall over the Easter weekend.

businesses who adver sed and donated raffle prizes, and the sponsors, Aus n Trueman, B & M Care, Graham Armstrong Landscaping, Stathams, The Handy Stores, Jarvis (Harpenden) Charitable Trust, Herts, Tutors and The Hub.

The event raised Deputy Mayor of St. Albans, approximately £2,000, Gill Clarke, presen ng 2nd Prize in the Young Ar st of the Future Compe on which will go towards to Abigail Cherry, aged 13 the funds for an all­ weather football pitch at Redbourn Leisure Centre as well as replacing the all­ weather surface for the Bowling Green, which will be needed in a few years’ me.

If you would like to par cipate or help at next year’s show, please contact Pat Schofield on 01582 793096.

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Young Ar st of the Future Compe on were: 1st Ella Penny (aged 12) 2nd Abigail Cherry (aged 13) 3rd Emily Stevenson (aged 11)

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Surviving Your Child’s Suicide Do you know anyone, child or adult who has taken their own life?

Chris and TJ

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hen a child takes their own life, it is a place that, as a parent, you don’t want to go; you can’t conceive it, you can’t process it ­ you definitely do not want to be there.

The whole situa on is horrific. But some parents do find themselves in that awful place. One such parent, Markyate dad Chris Sibley, contacted me to tell me about the charity he has co­founded a er the loss of his 16­year­old son TJ on July 31st July 2014.

Chris came to the office with a take­away coffee in his hand. In every other way he looked normal: well presented, friendly and confident. The only slight indicator that life was not normal was the coffee, sugges ng that the caffeine li gets him through each day. And since TJ walked in front of a train, he has had to get through 605 days (at the me of wri ng), trying to get on with his own life and being To adver se call 01582 965760

there for his other two children, a boy and a girl.

What I thought would be a half an hour mee ng lasted two and a half hours. Chris’ story is tragic but compelling listening. He described how in the early days following the death of his son, he saw a constant blackness in front of his face but gradually the blackness, although always there, had now moved to one side. Some mes it moves back across his face but mostly it sits behind his shoulder.

He described TJ as a child who loved his own style and didn’t go with the flow just because everyone else did. He had an encyclopaedic memory for subjects that interested him, such as football and the history of English Kings and Queens. He would obsess about things that captured his imagina on and he would memorise the facts. There was nothing he didn’t know about Liverpool Football Club and he loved heavy rock music. He was Please men on

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Chris said that he has given up asking ques ons about what was happening before 31st July; he was driving himself mad and what has happened cannot be changed or undone. “Looking back, the only indicators at the me were not obvious, but now I can see the significance of them,” said Chris.

TJ did have a counselling session but nothing was flagged. “This is why we have created the charity; we want to raise money for people, such as teachers, to be properly trained so they know the right ques ons to ask to iden fy an ‘at risk’ child,” said Chris. For TJ that opportunity was not available.

He also inflicted cuts on his arm just a er leaving school. When asked about it he shrugged it off by saying he was sad to be leaving school. He loved school so it seemed believable at the me so no more was made of it. “He hadn’t self­harmed before so we didn’t worry about it. He always spent his weekends with me but the last weekend of his life, when I went to pick him up, he was not there and when I dropped off his brother on the Sunday, he wasn’t there either. It was unusual but not unreasonable for him so I didn’t do anything about it at the me,” said Chris.

He didn’t leave a note and he didn’t give any clues about what he was thinking; but a couple of days before he jumped off the pla orm, he told his friends on Facebook that he had a ‘date with a train’.

Earlier that day, he bumped into a girl he knew who was wearing a leg cast because she had broken her leg. He helped her walk home, wished her well, happily said good bye, and then walked to the sta on, moved along the pla orm, jumped onto the track and stood in front of an oncoming train. He had it all planned; he knew exactly what he was doing and he didn’t falter from his plan. On the day itself people say he was very happy and jolly. Once he had made his mind up, he had a feeling of contentment, a sort of joy. Maybe it is because he knew the ‘pain’ would be ending soon.

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Sta s cs • There are over 6000 suicides in the UK each year • That's 1 every 2 hours.

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A er losing TJ, Chris met other parents whose children had killed themselves; they were all belonged to various support groups. Ini ated by Stuart Falconer who lost his son Morgan aged 15 years, the OLLIE Founda on was formed in December 2015 and since then it has burgeoned.

OLLIE FOUNDATION ­ www.theolliefounda on.org OLLIE stands for ‘One Life Lost Is Enough’.

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38 The aim of the charity is to raise money to train teachers, GPs, chari es, community workers ­ anyone who works with young people or comes into contact with them on a regular basis, to help raise awareness and spot the signs; training them to ask the right ques ons to get below the surface.

“If I can stop one child from taking their life, it will be worth it,” said Chris.

To facilitate this they will: • Provide free ASIST (Applied Suicide Interven on Skills Training) and SafeTALK training to professionals who work with young people in Her ordshire and the surrounding area • Train their own ASIST and SafeTALK trainers so that the local community has these trainers readily available. Currently the nearest trainer is based in the Midlands.

There have been lots of events planned and ac oned to raise money in the short me that the charity has been going: • Chloe Jones did a fashion show on 21st April • 5th May there is a Fine Dining Experience at Thompson of St Albans • 13th May Morgan Falconer Golf day at Aldwickbury golf club • 30th May there is a 10k Fun Run in London, star ng and finishing in St James’ Park.

There are Facebook and Twi er pages – please check them out to find out what is going on.

Chris’ story hit a nerve with me so I had to donate to OLLIE...

They have a Givey page, so if you feel the same, please make a dona on to help provide this vital training which will save vulnerable young lives.

www.givey.com/theolliefound I’ve been asked, "Am I star ng to come to terms with it?" That just doesn't happen.

There is no ‘coming to terms with it' or ge ng over it, or working through it; there is no other side where, when you get there, everything is normal and you feel like the person you were before they died. All there is, is living with it, carrying it with you. A realisa on that it's changed you and that the person you once were has gone...”

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NEWS UPDATE FROM CHRIS • There are 6 spaces le on the London to Brighton bike ride on the 19th June if anyone’s willing to join to raise some funds.

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We are looking for par cipants… I’m one of them!

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Winding back the Clock

By Melanie Wooding Jones – Redbourn Auto Solu ons, Caring for you and your car

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ell, let’s face it how many of us wish we could do this?!

Whether it’s wan ng to appear younger, reversing mistakes or making the most out of what we have, there is a desire to wind back just a few miles to do something differently.

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the introduc on of digital odometers, providing a growth opportunity for those offering mileage correc on services. Trading Standards report that there are 100 mileage correc on firms across Britain charging from just £75 to reduce the mileage of your car. This significantly increases the value of a car.

Used car valua on experts, CAP, advised that dele ng 60,000 miles from the odometer of a 2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi so becomes a 30,000 mile car will increase its value by approximately £3,000.

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Consumers are protected by the Consumer Regula ons Act and the 2006 Fraud Act. However, neither one of these states the act of tampering with a cars odometer is illegal. In any case, the ability to prove that a car has been interfered with is difficult.

This dishonest prac ce is made easier with the popularity of on­line auc on sites where if you bid on a car from a private individual the car only needs to be sold ‘as described’, and you have no comeback. Indeed, this also applies at auc on houses where you need to check their terms to see Please men on

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45 if you have any rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. The cars are usually sold â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;as seenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, so you need to be a conďŹ dent and knowledgeable purchaser here!

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There are very few instances where mileage can be legi mately altered (such as the odometer breaking), where robust records need to be kept and logged properly safeguarding the current and future owners.

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46 Safety risk The most concerning part about this prac ce is the safety implica ons. Modern cars rely on mileage to give an indica on of what to service and when parts need changing. By changing the mileage, a clocker will cause conflicts within the cars electronics and interfere with the normal rou nes for servicing and repair. A manufacturer’s warranty will be void if the car is discovered to have been clocked.

The on­board computer also holds crucial evidence of a car’s performance, speed and me of an accident. The integrity of the data is paramount if it is to be admissible as evidence in court.

How do you avoid being a vic m?

There a few checks you can carry out yourself:

• Carry out a visual check of car

If in any doubt, be safe and make sure you buy from a reputable dealer where the checks have been made for you and legisla on covers you.

The European Parliament has announced a complete ban on firms that offer to wind back the mileage on cars and other road vehicles. The Direc ve will explicitly s pulate that, if the odometer is found to have been manipulated with the aim of reducing or misrepresen ng the distance record of a vehicle, the Member State shall ensure that appropriate penal es are in place.

In our opinion this legisla on can’t come in quickly enough, but even when it does, there are thousands of clocked cars on the road. So, our advice is ‘buyer beware’! If something looks too good to be true, it usually is. Check the background of a car thoroughly or rely on a trusted expert to do this for you.

Look out for: stone chips on the cars nose, worn pedal rubbers, a shiny steering wheel, worn gear leaver, seat and seatbelt wear. Equally, if they look brand new, they may be hiding the true mileage.

• Check the paperwork Check the mileage on previous MOT cer ficates and the service history. The DVLA are making things easier by being able to access their services on­line. We have a link from our website to make things easier.

• History Checks There are a few companies who do this, but possibly the most well­known is HPi. They will check against the na onal mileage database, and whether the car has been registered under a Category indica ng it has been in an accident.

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What’s On Markyate Paint the Poo ini a ve..

18 Markyate residents are involved in this imagina ve ini a ve to stamp out the problems of dog fowling in Markyate. The eighteen will be given a stencil and a can of chalk spray paint. They will spray the stencil each me they see dog poo in the coming months. This will highlight the problem to the culprits, educate people about the problem and also warn innocent pedestrians that there is poo there. Would you like to be a street champion? Look out for posters going up in the village to tell you more…

12th June – Street Party to celebrate the HM The Queen’s 90th birthday. High St Markyate. If you would like to a end contact Parish Office, clerk@markyateparishcouncil.gov.uk Y2K Hall, Cavendish Road AL3 8PS. Tel 01582 840110 or 01582 842785.

2nd July – Summer Fair at Markyate School 11am­2pm

Flamstead 20th­21st May ­ 3rd Flamstead Book Fes val 25th June – The Wish Tree Flamstead Music Fes val at Flamstead Village School. Gates open at 6.15pm.

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2nd May – May Fayre. Cavendish Recrea on Ground. 1.30pm­4.40pmThis year’s theme is Board Games. Procession leaves Shaw’s Corner at 1pm with the May Queen and A endants.

6th May – Friday Eve Ladies’ Night at Gladys and Tallulah.

Charity Cake Sale. Profits will be donated to the Na onal Deaf Childrens’ Society. Also the following Saturday. They are asking for cake dona ons to add to Chris na’s own baking.

21st May – Markyate Plant Fair. Markyate High St from 10am. Thousands of plants, refreshments and entertainment, live music.

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Tickets £18.50 / £17.00 concessions The Big O & Wilbury’s Tribute Show ­ Thursday 2 June, 7.30pm.

Tickets £19.00 / £17.50 concessions The Johnny Cash Roadshow ­ Saturday 4 June, 7.30pm.

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55 Rebourn Sat 14th May – Clean for the Queen – Village Li er Pick Can you spare a li le me on to help us make Redbourn look cleaner and brighter? We (Redbourn Hor cultural Society) are mee ng at 10 am outside the Parish Centre (The Park / S. Common), where li er­ pickers and bags will be provided.

All welcome! For further details, ring Pat Schofield on 01582 793096 or Diane Whiskin on 01582 792846.

22nd May ­ 2nd Redbourn Fun Run. Redbourn Recrea on Centre www.redbournfunrun.co.uk 28th & 29th May ­ Her ordshire County Show, Redbourn, Herts www.hertsshow.com 18th & 19th June – Open Gardens Weekend More than 20 gardens in Redbourn will be open to the public for this biennial village event.

Besides varied and interes ng plants and garden features, in some there will be live music and art to enjoy, refreshments and charity stalls in others. Programmes with maps will be available soon from Redbourn Post Office and Her ordshire Garden Centre. Don’t miss it!

Further informa on from Janet Lang on 01582 792907, emailjanetklang@googlemail.com.

Redbourn in Bloom Compe ons Judging of Best Front Garden, Shop, Business, Pub, School, Community Building, Allotment and Sheltered Housing will take place at the end of June. However, as we try to take a look at all the front gardens around the village, short­lis ng for this category begins several weeks before this, so you may like to start preparing now!

Don’t forget when planning your summer plan ng, Redbourn in Bloom members benefit from 10% discount at Herts Garden Centre.

Anglia in Bloom The regional judges will visit Redbourn in mid­July. Our suggested colour scheme for plan ng in the High St. area is rose­pink, blue and white. We are trying to encourage all local businesses and residents to put on an even more colourful display this year.

The judges’ tour also includes the Common, schools, some of our community buildings and allotments.

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Please help Redbourn to do well – and maybe regain gold!

If you can offer help or have ideas to contribute, please contact Pat Schofield on 01582 793096.

3rd July – Fete du Velo – Redbourn Common.

Cycling Fun. To register visit www.thebikelo .co.uk Sat 10th September – Hor cultural Show Our annual Show at the Village Hall includes displays of home­grown fruit, vegetables, flowers, house­plants, flower arrangements, cra s, home­baking and preserves. There are sec ons for children and novices, and new entrants are always welcome. Please note the date in your diary, and start thinking about what you might be able to enter. Schedules with all the details will be available soon. For further details, ring Richard Morgan on 01582 792166.

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25th june t a S F Flamstead lamstead Vil Village lage School Gates open 6.15pm. Music 7pm-12pm Pre-ordered drinks available for collection at 6.15pm. Bar open at 7pm.

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Hot food, snacks & alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks available to buy on the night. Enjoy pre-ordered cocktails, Prosecco, Beer, Ale & Wine.

Circus themed fancy dress & decorated gazebos encouraged prize for the winners!

Early Bird ticket (before 1st June) - £20 After 1st June £25 or On the door £30 Gazebo pitches (3m x 3m) £20 - Limited number available.

Contact Cerri Smith to order tickets & pre-order drinks on 07949 618078 or email cerri.smith@hotmail.co.uk WE ASK THAT YOU DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS TO THE EVENT. THIS IS AN ADULT ONLY EVENT.

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What’s On Luton Hoo Walled Gardens ­ Open Wednesdays begin on May 4th from 10.30­15.30 each un l the end of September. This is an opportunity to show our progress to visitors when our volunteers, both gardeners and conserva onists are at work. The garden has been revived by this enthusias c team of volunteers and a wide range of research has been undertaken since the beginning of the project in 2001.

A £5 entry fee includes a guided tour of the garden and in addi on a new tour of the Victorian farm buildings will be available. Tours of the Farm Buildings have become an exci ng new experience for visitors to the Walled Garden where there is an exhibi on of the research done. There is a small extra charge for the tour and ckets can be purchased at the Entrance Kiosk.

Produce from the garden will be on sale including Luton Hoo honey as well as plants. Refreshments will be available.

Full details of all our ac vi es can be found on our website www.lutonhooestate.co.uk or by phoning 01582 721443.

Look forward to seeing you. Entry is via West Hyde Road not via the hotel.

Studham 21st May – Studham May Fair. Studham Common at 2pm

Whipsnade Village Hall Ac vi es. Tickets 01582 871092 and www.wego ckets.com 20th May – Music from 60s and 70s with Barry Pedder. 7.30pm at Village Hall.

9th July – Shambles Big Band concert. 17­piece big band sound in Glen Miller style. 7.30pm 23rd Sept – Jazz Trio music of Ben Goodman and the like. 7.30pm 21st Oct – An evening with Melvis. 7.30pm Tickets £8 or £32 for 5. Tea, coffee, wine and nibbles.

4th Dec – Christmas Cra Fair 10.30am – 3pm 31st Dec – New Year’s Eve Family Evening.

8.30pm­12.30am

Kensworth 7th May – Kensworth residents are invited for coffee by the Village Hall Management Commi ee, at 11am in the hall ­ an ideal opportunity for residents to meet their neighbours! Anyone feeling a bit more energe c is invited to join a walk on local footpaths, which will take place beforehand, leaving the hall car To adver se call 01582 965760

park at 9.30am ­ children and friendly dogs welcome.

Kensworth Village Hall Management Commi ee Tel: 01582 871110 Saturday 11th June – Margo’s Quiz. No charge is made for exhibitors or public entry to the Flower and Vegetable show, but to help raise funds to cover the associated costs, the Commi ee will again be holding Margo’s Quiz, commencing 7.30pm. Cost is £7.50 per person which includes supper but please bring your own drink. To book a table or individual places, contact David Manton. (01438 831184 or djmanton@btopenworld.com) 4th September ­ The Kensworth Vintage & Classic Car Rally in the fields opposite TC Feeds in Dovehouse Lane, Kensworth.

This will be our 21st.Annual Rally and is a ended by many visitors from the local area and further afield also.

We have 13 different classes of vehicles and cater for Veteran and Vintage Car; Classic and Sports cars; Commercial vans and lorries; public service vehicles; tractors and there will be awards for the winners and runner ups. Cra and Autojumble stalls, hot food, ice cream etc. Entry forms and more informa on is available on our Beds & Herts Car Club website at www.BHVCCC.co.uk or from me Colin Toten, at 172 Common Road, Kensworth, LU6 2PH Telephone 01582 873460 10th September – Kensworth Flower and Vegetable Show Since its reintroduc on in 2008, the Kensworth Flower & Vegetable Show has become a popular Community Event, a rac ng over 300 entries in 2015. In addi on to the flowers, fruit, plants and vegetables, the show will again feature cake­making, preserves, flower arrangements and categories for the children, including decorated hard­boiled eggs.

In response to popular demand, photography will be reintroduced this year. A plant stall will again be available outside the Village Hall and dona ons are welcomed. Entries for the Show will be accepted from residents of Kensworth and adjoining villages and are set up on the morning to enable judging to take place, prior to public admission from 2.30pm.

Programmes, containing Entry Forms, will be available in due course, but any enquiries should be made to David Manton (01438 831184 or djmanton@btopenworld.com). The Commi ee are grateful to Ashtons Estate Agents who con nue to sponsor the event.

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57 Ashridge 22nd May ­ Hospice Garden Party Returns to Ashridge House The Hospice of St Francis will be holding its annual Garden Party (1pm­ 5pm) in the stunning grounds of Ashridge House. There’ll be refreshing Pimms, hot barbecue or salad lunches on the terrace, cream teas, live jazz, children’s entertainment and a Shopping Village, featuring fabulous quality stalls, selling foods (many locally produced), jewelry, home, fashion and garden accessories, children’s clothes and toys, plants and more…

For more informa on, contact 01442 869555 or visit www.s rancis.org.uk

Hemel Hempstead 25th June ­ Glow to Celebrate 10 years of Midnight Walking! A decade ago, 700 people joined The Hospice of St Francis for our very first Midnight Walk Since then, 8,298 others have walked 78,780 miles at night between them to raise £1,211,852.88 for local hospice care.

Neon is the theme for our 10th year and walkers on the 5 or 10 mile route around Hemel Hempstead will enjoy a party atmosphere as they step into our unique new UV pods to pop neon bubbles and glow under UV ligh ng!

There will also be a special reflec ve zone for walkers to pause and remember loved ones.

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What’s On Groups and Socie es Caddington Caddington Women’s Ins tute

Meet at the Bap st Church Hall Dunstable Road, Caddington on the Third Tuesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. Look forward to seeing you.

Caddington exercise and dance.

Check out www.facebook.com/CaddingtonClubbercise

Markyate Markyate Health Walks

Friday Walks leave from the Bap st Garden, Buckwood Road at 10.30am.

If you are a new walker, you will need to register.

This can be done in advance at www.hertsdirect.org/healthwalks.

Slip End Photography Group meet every 3rd Tuesday at

Slip End Social Club New Street 7pm. 01582 452851

Studham Friends of Studham Common

The Friends of Studham Common were formed in 1997 with the aim to care for the local common, which extends to 30 hectares (74 acres) of grass land, hedgerows, scrub thicket and woodland, for the benefit of people and wildlife.

We are an informal and friendly group and you don’t have to live in Studham to be welcome! Indeed many of our most loyal members travel some distance to join our ac vi es. As well as our regular work par es on the third Saturday of each month, we organise social events, an annual ou ng and occasional ‘walks and talks’ with a wildlife theme.

Membership is free and all members receive our monthly newsle er by email or post.

See our website www.foscomm.org and for further details please contact the Secretary Denis Davison on 01582 872650 or e­mail denis@den­jen.co.uk.

Redbourn Redbourn Youth Club

The Club for 7 – 13s meets at Redbourn Parish Centre on Tuesdays during term­ me, 6.30 – 8.30 pm. All welcome to come along and enjoy games, music, films, tuck­shop or just chilling out with friends! Admission £3, reduc on for siblings.

Details, 01582 793096.

Redbourn in Bloom

Membership of Redbourn in Bloom costs just £5 per household per year. This income helps towards our plan ng projects to enhance the village. We always welcome new members and volunteers. You may To adver se call 01582 965760

like simply to a end some of our events, or, if you have a bit more me, perhaps you could consider joining our commi ee to help organize some of our ac vi es, or just help out with our plan ng and weeding sessions.

Please contact: John de Bank, (membership secretary) on 01582 793877 or Mike Thain, (volunteer co­ordinator) on 01582 793376

Want to cycle?

Join the Hub. They ride on the third Sunday of every month at 9.15am and there are a choice of rides – 75km, 45km and 25km. Ride starts at 9.30am It's FREE to ride so why not join us. If you par cipate in three consecu ve rides then you receive a 10% discount voucher to be used at The Bike Lo .

To get a friendly emailer reminder a week before each Hub ride join our mailing list. Email hubmeister@hubcoffeebikes.com with the words "Ride Reminder" in the subject field and we'll do the rest.

Don't forget to find us on Facebook and Twi er to keep up to date with Hub Events. Facebook search ­ The Hub Redbourn and follow us on Twi er @thehubmeister22.

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