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Talking to Darren Armoogum, Head at Markyate School Wish Tree Music Fes val Scarecrow Fes val Fête du Vélo Redbourn Strawberry Fair Markyate School Fair

Slip End and Studham School Fêtes Obituary for Marie Draper Talking to the new bosses at The Swan Motor Insurance costs are on the up Kensworth School Fete Caddington Art Club Breast Cancer Awareness

Possession is 9/10th of the Law – or is it?

A day at the Game Fair by one of our cket winners Dunstable Kite Fes val What’s On Handy Services Directory

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WELCOME TO MIMAGAZINE

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

Dear Readers, We bring you an extra eight pages in this bumper issue for September/October. There has been so much to report on in the villages and to add even more content to the magazine, we have had a big take­up of adver sers so I hope you enjoy the read.

Flamstead has excelled with the Wish Tree Charity Music Fes val and the ever­popular Scarecrow Fes val; Redbourn had the Fête du Velo; The Kite Fes val on Dunstable Downs was magic and there were lots of school Fêtes and village fairs to a end too. We decided to get out and about to meet our readers; so we took the MiMagazine trade stand to Markyate School Fair, The Fête du Velo and The Scarecrow Fes val. Our next port of call will be Redbourn Christmas Market.

Having taken so many stunning panoramic shots of our beau ful countryside and interes ng village events, we have decided to pull together a few of our favourites and create a full­colour calendar for 2018. I know from the Facebook pages that many of you are keen photographers and so I am invi ng you to send your favourite landscape shots to be considered for publica on in our calendar. See page 65 for more details.

Every month, Janet Brown and myself have a day out to a Na onal Trust venue and this me we stayed close to home by visi ng Ashridge Forest. How lucky we are to have such a na onal beauty spot on our doorsteps.

Enjoy the early autumn.

Sue Mitchell

CONTACTS Editorial and news call: 01582 965760 Adver sing and Advertorials call: 07941 661004 Editor: Sue Mitchell sue@mimagazine.co.uk Sales Manager: Janet Brown janet@mimagazine.co.uk Website: www.mimagazine.co.uk

Editor Front Cover: At Herts County Showground on 4th and 5th November

Disclaimer: Mimagazine is published in good faith and cannot be held responsible in any way for inaccuracies in reports, ar cles or adver sing that appear in the magazine. The views expressed in editorial may not necessarily reflect the views of the editor. Photographs and material submi ed by readers can only be published if permission has been granted by the photographer or originator of the informa on/intellectual property.

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Editor’s Welcome

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News

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Wish Tree Charity Music Fes val

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Win a meal for two at The Pavillion

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Win a family portrait photography session with Noemi Dorgu 20

Fête du Vélo

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Redbourn Strawberry Fair

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Markyate School Fair

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Talking to the Head Teacher at Markyate School

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Obituary for Markyate mother, wife and hospital matron, Marie Draper

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New landlords at The Swan

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The Hike in Car Insurance – Melanie Wooding Jones explains

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Kensworth School Fete

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Slip End School Fete

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Caddington Art Club

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Studham School Fair

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Breast Cancer Awareness

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Flamstead Scarecrow Fes val

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Possession is 9/10th of the Law. Or is it? Sherrards Solicitors LLP explain

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The Game Fair

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The Highland Gathering

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The Dunstable Kite Fes val

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Adver sement Rates and Circula on figures

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The MiMagazine Calendar 2018

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What’s On

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Markyate retailer supports The Fire Fighters’ Charity The Markyate Nisa Local convenience retailer is suppor ng injured ďŹ re and rescue service personnel this month with a dona on of ÂŁ500.

The Nisa Local on High Street made the dona on with money raised through Nisa’s Making a Dierence Locally charity. The dona on will be used to help provide support and rehabilita on services for ďŹ re and rescue employees and their families.

Sagar Patel, director of the Nisa Local store, commented, “The ďŹ re and rescue service provides a valuable service to the community and it is our privilege to be able to support them and their families with this dona on through Making a Dierence Locally.â€?

Markyate Cricket Club The Carpenters Arms away at St. George’s School was a great contest with a beau ful ba ng track.

Winning the toss, the skipper for the day, Dave Maskell, had no hesita on in ba ng ďŹ rst, and he and Tom Burton put on a record breaking 148 for the ďŹ rst wicket.

Skinner and Wally both got ducks; Merson and Bu erďŹ eld made ďŹ ve and 10; meanwhile, Smith was up the other end looking in conďŹ dent mood passing his 50.

Medlinn came in and hit a quick 17, which then brought out Tony O'Halleran for his debut. Smith framed the strike to set up a total of 278 for eight being unbeaten on 91 and hi ng ďŹ ve sixes along the way.

Charlie Merson was the pick of the bowlers early on, keeping it ght and performing a bit of magic as their danger man was run out when Charlie icked the returning ball on to the stumps.

Skinner took three valuable wickets in two spells, with a short boundary on one side.

CACC seemed to always be keeping up with the run rate and with things ge ng ght, on came young Cormack to bowl, ge ng a wicket in his second over which is an outstanding achievement and will surely stand him in good stead for the future. Skinner’s second spell saw one of his balls go through the school window before taking a valuable wicket and pu ng the game to bed with CACC just needing 12 to

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Wish Tree Fes val 2017 with an Alice in Wonderland Theme Words by Sue Mitchell and Tracy Wells Photos ­ Various July 8th

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e a ended the Wish Tree Music Fes val for the third me and it goes down as one of the best social evenings to be held locally during the summer season.

People dress according to the theme, which this year was Alice in Wonderland. Many decorate gazebos in the theme too. Par cipa on in the fancy dress is not mandatory but it adds to the colour and the fun of the evening.

A glass of prosecco welcomes all guests and you can either bring your own picnic or partake in the hot food which is on sale. Local ar sts perform outside on the grass in the school sports’ field and as the night draws in, the bands take to the stage in the large marquee.

The music starts mild and melodic and progresses to classic rock. It’s a brilliant evening – our mini Glastonbury – and this year the weather was warm and balmy.

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Thank Yous Compere Ma hew Biggs, who lives in Flamstead, took a Mad Ha er guise on the night. In his day job he is a radio personality on Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Ques on Time and TV shows such as Gardeners’ World and Channel 4’s Garden Club. He is a professional gardener and trained at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Flamstead Pony Club; Liz and Graham Jebb for loan of marquees.

Brendan McCormick, Director of BME AV Ltd for providing the ligh ng and sound system who gave his me for free. He does all types of events and conferences, weddings, par es and the like. www.bmeav.co.uk

About the bands: Threefold ­ born out of Caddington, they are three experienced musicians with a passion for music. They perform eclec c acous c covers and embrace all styles of music from many eras.

They give ght harmonies, smooth vocals and indulgent arrangements.

18­year­old Lara Ziff from Ha ield, accompanied on guitar by Nick Cuss, has just graduated with a diploma in music prac ce. She is a singer songwriter who has had vocal training since she was 11­years­old old and is self­taught on the piano. Her style is predominantly pop/soul but she performs her own songs too.

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Our Friends Electric ­ Herts based 80s tribute/party band formed in 2009. Synth and new wave pop music is their genre and they regularly play at par es, weddings, func ons and corporate events. Their music ranges from Spandau Ballet, Erasure, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Blondie and many more.

Flamdaddy were the headliners. They are four dads who formed in 2010 who should know be er! They play to packed out venues locally and further afield, performing rock classics from 80s to present day. They are home grown in Flamstead and enjoy playing to loyal supporters and those who want to listen. There's only one ‘F’ in Flamdaddy!

About Wish Tree Charity The Charity has offered help to over 28 residents since June last year. Monies are only raised through the once a year Music Fes val and personal dona ons. All monies go directly to providing prac cal support for residents during me of ill­health, bereavement and major surgery. Support includes domes c help, childcare, sit in care, gardening, transport, pet care and other assistance which helps individuals and families operate as normally as possible during difficult mes. Chairperson Tracy Wells said, “This was our ninth fundraising event and eighth Music Fes val. It’s our 10th anniversary next year so watch this space for more informa on.”

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5th Fête du Vélo draws the crowds Sunday 9th July, Redbourn Common Words and photos ­ Sue Mitchell

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The cycling started at 10am with free riding, followed by the Novice men at 10.25 am. This 25­minute race around The Common was won by Daniel Webb from Sandridge. It was a tac cal race with Daniel and second placed Dave Cherry taking command of the lead in the closing laps, by taking it in turns to be the front cyclist.

Daniel said, “me and the other guy (Dave) took it in turns to take the lead, stopping anyone ge ng through and keeping the rest of the peloton behind us.” It was Daniel who was first over the line and commentator Simon of the Bike Lo , who sponsored the race, described the two of them as ‘tac cally astute’. As there was only one woman entered, Nicky, she had to compete with the men. The two sponsored by The Bike Lo were Neil and Sam Moorhen in blue, who raced well, with Sam leading for the first few circuits.

Registered children’s races followed and then, at 13.45 there was free riding open to all.

A film crew was there to take some footage and interview people for the Channel 4 programme ‘Village of the Year’ which is to be televised later in 2017.

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Redbourn Strawberry Fayre Report & Photos Janet Brown

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unshine once again for Redbourn Infant and Nursery School Strawberry Fayre.

As usual the fayre was well a ended throughout the day and was already in full swing when I arrived to listen to the wonderful sounds of the acous c duo Meraki Fes val.

This year’s cover poster was designed by Delilah from Year 2.

All the stalls were bright, welcoming and busy with all the usual favourites ranging from Ta oos and Nails to Beat The Goalie.

Great rae prizes once again, all from local groups and businesses.

All monies raised from the event will go towards resources for the children.

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ome readers may have tuned in to BBC Three Coun es radio recently and caught my opinion piece on the Robert Perrone Show, discussing the news that the London School of Economics (LSE) have put forth the theory that downsizers are hampered by the cost of Stamp Duty.

This is certainly something that comes into the mix, perhaps more so for those moving to a smaller yet more expensive property, or those purchasing a second home and incurring the 3% Stamp Duty levy introduced earlier in the year; but many of my recent clients have said that it’s simply a ma er of a lack of somewhere to move to.

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Should we be working as a community to pe on local authori es and the government to relax planning laws and push developers into building more bungalows and developments aimed at downsizers?

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There were fun games with prizes and/or medals on offer for football and welly wanging. Several local businesses and groups had stands to support the school with raising funds. Victoria, head of the Friends of Markyate School said, “We have had a very good day. We need to raise £3,000 for our new reading scheme and we want to buy new books for all years.”

The raffle and tombola prizes were amazing and lots of people went away with something. Lucky Claire won a fantas c hamper packed with bubbly, luxury skin and bath products and chocolates.

The Care Bus was there, to celebrate 25 years of the Care Group’s service to the community.

The procession of Year Six leavers was an impressive sight with the girls in posh frocks and the boys in smart suits, looking very grown up and ready for senior school next term.

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Talking to Darren Armoogum, Head Teacher of Markyate School Interview by Sue Mitchell

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first met Darren when he walked over to the MiMagazine trade stand at the School Fair, shook my hand whilst introducing himself as Darren. I asked him if he was collec ng the money for the stands and he joked, “Oh no, I am not trusted with the money.” I then realised my mistake of not recognising the new Head Teacher at the school.

I think my error was made because I am not used to Heads being so friendly and outgoing in a style more typical of a Public Rela ons professional. I was impressed with his approach which was modern and refreshing and I liked him instantly. “I must ask him for an interview for Mimag,” was my second thought. Being the affable and obliging person that he is, he agreed. So, in the middle of the school holidays, we talked for 45 minutes on the phone.

Darren Armoogum has been at the helm for two terms now and he has been embraced both by the school and the community, in which the school plays a major part.

Becoming Head Teacher is a promo on for Darren, stepping­up from a Deputy Headship/Ac ng Headship at Kingswood Primary in Wa ord. He is married with two children and the family lives in Her ordshire. Darren guards his privacy fiercely and didn’t want to be more specific about where he lives so I was fine with ‘Her ordshire’.

How have your first two terms gone?

Everyone has been brilliant. The children are lovely, the parents are suppor ve, the staff and governors are excellent and the vicar, Father Tom, is very involved; everyone has been great. This might sound like a string of clichés but it’s true. There is a strong community spirit here which impacts the whole village and everyone I have met has been helpful. We have a fantas c Parent Teacher

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Associa on ­ FOMS (Friends of Markyate School) which organises so many ac vi es such as the fêtes, the fireworks’ display, coffee, tea and cake events and the pantomime. They also do a great job in raising funds for extra school equipment and facili es.

What are the biggest challenges for teachers today?

Life is challenging today and all the things that you read about in the newspapers are the issues that we have to deal with. Everyone has to work very hard and I believe that we must focus on ensuring we give the best educa on possible to the children, which will give them the best opportuni es and chances for their futures.

What are the biggest problems for children today?

Life moves so quickly for children. I have read books by Sue Palmer on childhood and I agree with much of what she says.

When you interview for a new teacher, what are the three most important quali es?

We tailor the ques ons to the candidates and the job on offer but I always look for passion, enthusiasm and dedica on.

What has significantly improved in schools recently?

I believe schools are safer and happier places for children.

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My previous school went from Requires Improvement to Good and I believe that a good school has nothing to fear from an Ofsted inspec on.

What do you do in your down me?

I used to love playing football but due to injury I just watch it now! My wife and I both like cooking so there is always a race to the kitchen to see who is making the meal in the evening. I have just made an apple pie and last night it was sweet and sour chicken! For holidays, we like Wales; the beaches are beau ful. Some mes we go to Mauri us because that is where my parents come from; but sadly it is expensive to get there so we don’t get to go very o en.

What are you looking forward to when the new term starts in September?

I have two new teachers and I am excited about ge ng them started and building them into the team.

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Obituary Marie Draper

Of High Street, Markyate Marie Draper aged 46, of High Street, Markyate was buried at Markyate cemetery on 14th July.

Tragically, Marie died within five weeks of being diagnosed with a brain tumour which was both inoperable and malignant and one of the most aggressive tumours of its type. She leaves husband Gary and three teenage children: Charlie, Emily and Maddie, aged 19,17 and 14 respec vely.

There must have been more than 350 mourners gathered at St John Fisher RC Church in Redbourn to pay their respects to this popular, successful and much­loved mother, wife, daughter and matron within the West Herts Trust. Marie was promoted to the role of Matron a year ago and had responsibility across three local hospitals: Wa ord, St. Albans and Hemel Hempstead. Her previous posts included 20 years' service at The Na onal Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore where, as a sister she managed the recovery unit in intensive care, and more recently, she was in a combined teaching/nursing post at Milton Keynes Hospital before taking up her posi on within the West Herts Trust. She was highly respected by many of her colleagues and the

family have received numerous accounts of how inspira onal she was. She was a very special lady who spent the biggest part of her life caring for others.

The funeral service was a requiem mass with Father Michael Mannion heading the proceedings. In his eulogy, he likened Marie to a fallen star in Africa where the people believe a star falls when a person of importance dies.

He also alluded to opera composer Puccini who died of cancer before he finished his last work.

His family and colleagues took over the mantel and completed the opera Turandot which was performed at La Scala in Milan in 1926, 17 months a er his death. He said Marie’s work was not yet finished and her family and colleagues would con nue it through God, by adop ng her a tude, love, inspira on and hard work.

Marie’s father Jim McGuckin gave an emo onal and fi ng tribute to their only daughter who was named Marie a er his wife. He said,

Nursing staff formed a Guard of Honour for Matron Marie Draper as her coffin was carried out of the church

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“We’ve been literally inundated with messages from colleagues who have worked with her through the years, saying things like, ‘I owe everything to Marie and her mentoring.’

‘Marie is the nurse I aspire to be one day.’

‘Marie taught me so much’ and other similar accolades. She never talked about that side of her work so we just didn’t know how special and highly respected she was.

She managed to be an amazing mum to Charlie, Emily and Maddie, guiding and encouraging them and just being a very special mum! Marie was very proud of each of them and kept them on their toes. They would tell you that she could be grumpy and strict at mes, but that was just our Matron, se ng her own very high standards and expecta ons again.”

“Marie genuinely loved being a nurse and put her heart and soul into it. I remember going into her house one day, a er she’d come home from Stanmore where she managed the recovery unit in Intensive Care, to find her crying her eyes out because they had lost a young child’s life on the unit that a ernoon.

So, don’t anyone tell me nurses don’t get emo onally involved!

Sincere condolences from all at MiMagazine to Gary, Charlie, Emily and Maddie, Jim and Marie.

“Marie s ll managed to be a wonderful, dedicated wife to Gary and she also found me to let her hair down at every available opportunity. She loved to get on the Prosecco 350 plus mourners packed into St John Fisher RC Church in Redbourn

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The Swan, Markyate Changes Hands real partnership in taking over the pub,” said Jon. Regarding the handover itself, Jon con nues, “Andrew and Val put a lot into building the pub up to what it is today and the development of the Barn which provides a great and needed facility. It was always going to be important that the pub was taken over by people who would con nue to offer the community what they want from their pub and we will be sure to do that, already con nuing to support the pub teams for football, darts, dominoes and pool. I am now the proud owner of an eight­seater to drive the teams around to away matches so they can play and drink!

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n the middle of July, new bosses took over the reins at The Swan, Markyate from previous landlord and landlady, Andrew and Val. The Swan is the most local pub for my husband Mick and I who live just 45 strides from its front door! So it wasn't too difficult to catch up with Jon who is one of the two new owners.

Jon decided on a career change a er many years. He explained in his own words saying, “I have been in the corporate world for all my working life and mostly in London. I got to the stage where I wanted a change and was a racted to running a pub, café or restaurant. If it was to be a pub, I was looking for something tradi onal within a local community and when the Swan came up, I had a gut feeling that this was the one for us.”

Jon’s partner Kyle (the co­owner) is keeping his London job for now but is a regular behind the bar in the evenings and at weekends; he’s the one who has to duck behind the bar! With them comes Trish who has many years’ experience of working in pubs and bars and she will be there with Jon on a full­ me basis. You may also see the kids come along to help, Charlie (23) and Dom (20) when mes get busy.

“Kyle and I are keeping the current team of staff of Lol, Karen and Francis along with those who come and help us when we are busy. We are enjoying ge ng to know the locals and regulars at The Swan which is a great local pub and we want to make sure its popularity con nues.

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“We are con nuing with the Wednesday lunches for pensioners and we offer to pick­up people if they need a li . Francis cooks a two­course lunch at great value and always welcomes everyone; just give us a call at the pub to book

by Monday of each week. We will con nue to increase the evening entertainment programme too, by booking live bands and the like, and of course, all the sport will be available for people to come and enjoy on our five TV screens. The big events will be screened in the Barn.

“For food, it’s not going to be a restaurant but we will offer good old­fashioned bar food and grub such as sandwiches, toas es, curries, chillies and my favourite nachos – just something to nibble when you feel peckish and don’t fancy going home. It will all be quick and easy so we can serve quickly.

“We are keen to develop the Barn, which will be known as “The Barn at the Swan” and we will extend the catering facility so that it is stand­alone from the pub as required. It is already very popular for weddings, par es, funerals and other gatherings ‘especially at the weekends’ but we want it to be busy in the week too.

There are many op ons that we will look in to and we will always support our local chari es and community groups where we can.

“Our refreshed Facebook page is now live and keep watching out for www.swanmarkyate.co.uk, where more informa on is coming; we are on Twi er and Instagram too! All our events are easy to see so I really hope that people come along, enjoy themselves and tell us what they want more of!”

I asked Jon what he was most excited about.

“Everything,” he said. “The Swan is a great pub in a great community and we just want to build on the success it is already.”

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Redbourn Leisure Centre and Olympic athlete, Alex Danson, brings holiday hockey fun to local children

Redbourn Leisure Centre, which is operated by Everyone Ac ve in partnership with Redbourn Recrea on Centre & Playing Fields Trust, has been selected as one of the first sites in the country to host the new Alex Danson Hockey Academy.

The camp ran on Wednesday 23rd August from 10am – 3pm for children aged 9 – 11 years old. It forms part of the Academy’s objec ve to get 10,000 children more ac ve by playing hockey over the next three years.

Alex Danson was part of Team GB’s Olympic gold medal­winning hockey team at Rio 2016. She is one of England and Great Britain’s greatest ever hockey players, having achieved almost 300 caps since making her interna onal debut at just 16 years old. Alex teamed up with Everyone Ac ve a er both par es recognised the lack of high­ standard hockey provision available to children of primary school age.

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The Hike in Car Insurance?

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

ar insurance premiums have seen a rise over the last five years, with a hike last year of 11%. With car insurance predicted to con nue to rise, what can we do to ensure that we get the best on offer at the lowest price?

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clear indica on of driving competence and therefore future risk. Insurers will offer a substan al discount (30­40%) if a claim hasn’t been made in the first year, with a further discount on subsequent years. You can also protect this discount, but this won’t protect against a rise in insurance should you be involved in an incident.

Make and Model of Car: The more desirable the vehicle, the higher the risk. The more luxurious models, with a higher engine capacity are more expensive to renew, repair and insure.

Premiums have increased considerably over the last five years, but notably in the last year they have seen an increase of 12% (according to the AA). January 2011 saw the Insurance Premium Tax rise to 6%. Since then, it has doubled and in June of this year stood at 12%. Fraud, whiplash claims and rising repair costs have also contributed to a rise in premiums.

What does insurance do?

Insurance protects the policy holder should their vehicle be involved in an accident or subjected to the .

The premium (cost of insurance) is the outcome of the insurer assessing the driver’s risk. They take into account factors over which you will have some control, and those that you don’t (such as your address).

Age, address, no­claims record, car make and model are fairly fixed. However, it is interes ng to see how they impact on your insurance: Age: Between the ages of 17­20 and 60+, premiums are likely to be higher as the insurance companies consider these as higher risk, due to the increased likelihood of being involved in a ‘catastrophic’ accident (Which?).

Compensa on for these accidents (through legisla on) has become more generousand as a result has led to higher premiums.

Address: It’s a bit of a postcode lo ery, but demographics and crime figures can contribute to higher premiums.

No­Claims Record: This gives the insurance company a

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Excesses If the driver is involved in an accident, the excess is the figure you have agreed to pay towards the damage. If the excess is increased, the insurers risk is lowered and they reduce your premium. However, cau on needs to be applied to ensure that unexpected repairs are affordable.

Type of Cover The cover offered varies according to the type of policy that is chosen: Third Party: In the event that a vehicle is involved in an accident, this covers the damage caused to others (the ‘third party’) and their vehicle. This does not cover damage to you or your car.

Third Party, Fire and The : As above, but also covers your own car should it be subjected to fire or the .

Fully Comprehensive: This is the widest level of cover available and covers both your car and third par es. It will also cover accidental damage, vandalism and the majority also cover windscreen repair.

Insurers differ, but they may include: third party cover driving other people’s vehicles, and also hire cars.

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40 Addi onal Drivers A named second driver can be added to the policy. This can also help lower the cost of your premium.

Going Abroad There is an EU Direc ve that currently gives third­party cover when you travel within the EU, without having to contact your insurer. However, to extend a policy when travelling, there will be a minimal charge of between £10­ 30, which may be worth considering.

Breakdown cover could also be worth extending.

REDUCING COST Although price comparison sites have made obtaining the best deal easier, all insurers are different and many of the recommenda ons below are a ma er of trial and error.

Consider Fully Comprehensive Surprisingly, some insurers automa cally consider choosing this op on as low risk, leading to a lower premium than third party. Obtaining more cover for less cost, has got to be worth considering.

Add a Second or Third Driver Adding a driver who is considered lower risk (by age, driving experience and a no­claim history), reduces the average risk to the insurer and therefore lowers cost.

Fine­tune your Job Title Making adjustments to your job tle can reduce your premium. Obviously, it has to reflect, or reasonably describe, your actual job. i.e. PA rather than Secretary, or Chef rather than kitchen worker. Be aware that any fraudulent claims will invalidate your insurance.

Modifica ons Spoilers and fancy alloys can look great, but may increase premiums. Insurers need to be informed about any modifica ons, otherwise policies become invalidated.

To reduce a premium, add a Thatcham approved alarm or immobiliser.

Payment If you can, pay the premium in full rather than monthly! It is the equivalent of a high interest loan; therefore a 0% interest credit card would be a be er op on. (The Money Expert) Don’t automa cally renew Loyalty can be costly in the insurance industry, so it is important to inves gate the best op ons annually. Use price comparison sites to obtain the best deal, then approach your current provider to see if they will match it.

Remember some insurers prefer not to appear on price comparison sites.

Ditch add­ons you don’t need Check you haven’t selected an extra that you don’t need.

Add­ons such as: excess, courtesy car, key cover, legal expenses, breakdown, windscreen are all very popular, but could be covered under a bank account or breakdown cover.

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Comparison Sites Look at more than one price comparison site as they work with different insurers. The Money Expert recommends: Confused, Compare the Market, Go Compare and Money Supermarket.

Remember that the larger companies such as: Aviva, Zurich and Direct Line do not appear on comparison sites and give compe ve premiums.

If you are looking for a Mul ­car policy, you will need to approach a broker or the insurer direct as they do not appear on price comparison sites.

Once you have found the best deal for you, check the internet for the latest offers (such as vouchers or free breakdown cover) and cashback deals.

Younger Drivers (under 25) There are ways of minimising the cost for young drivers, but it is never going to be cheap. Young drivers need to take heed of the advice outlined above, but there are also addi onal measures that can be taken: Parking: use a garage or a driveway to park overnight. It is considered to be more secure with less likelihood of your car being damaged or stolen.

Points: Keep your speed within the legal limits. Insurers consider the last five years’ points and it can result in a 30% increase in your premium. Driving with defec ve tyres can increase your premium by 60% and driving with a mobile phone can double your premium.

Car Choice: Consider its popularity, engine size (under 1.4) and value. Watch out for modifica ons and remember to let the insurers know, or it will invalidate your cover.

Mileage: If you can be sensible with your mileage and keep it low, it helps keep your costs low (insurance and fuel!)

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Kensworth School Summer Fair 24th June Words and photos by Sue Mitchell

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here were lots of things to do at the Kensworth School Fair which was a fund­raising event for the school. For the sporty types, you could have a go at ge ng a goal in the netball net, a goal in the fun football, hi ng the coconut with a ball­throw or ge ng a good score in the welly­wanging.

For those who like to take pot luck, there were plenty of good prizes on offer in the raffles and tombola. In one draw top prize was a wheelbarrow brimming with goodies supplied by TC Feeds. Homemade cakes and teas are an essen al pit­stop for me at local fairs and whilst enjoying the refreshments, I watched the police dog display with P.C. Carl Quarman and his Belgium Shepherd, Tai. The spectators had to stay well back as Tai was let off the leash to pursue the runaway ‘pretend criminals’, both of which wore protec ve arm sleeves so that Tai’s teeth couldn’t do any real damage. It would be a brave or foolhardy criminal who would think he could escape from Tai easily!

Stuart Boyes organised the Welly Wanging and I was pleased to witness and photograph the men’s winner, Adam Bigham, throwing the welly. I was persuaded to have a go and by the me I le , my throw put me in second place in the women’s compe on. Those who scored in the football compe on, organised by Anthony Todd, went home with a football. It was

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harder than it looked to kick a ball into one of the small holes but I was pleased with my near miss. Here are the results of the welly­wanging.

Category Name Distance thrown Men’s Adam Bigham 24metres 80mm Women’s Claire Parsons 18metres 500mm Junior girls’ Olivia Wallis 11metres 100mm Junior boys’ Nathan Kelly 20metres 870mm

PC Carl Quarman from Beds Cambs and Herts Dog Unit gave a display, with Tai his Belgium Shepherd, on chasing and catching a suspected criminal

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Welly Wanging adult male winner Adam Bigham with a big score of 24m 80cm

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Bella and Blossom both won classes in the Dog Show

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Caleb won a coconut at his ďŹ rst a empt

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44 Proud sponsors of the Slip End Fête

A Perfect English Summer Day for the Slip End Village Fête Saturday 8th July 2017 Words and photos by Janet Brown

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Town & Country’s Simon Robinson, along with Paul Drew, supported the charity Keech Hospice Care.

They raised an impressive £210 on the day.

An interes ng stall with great ideas was John and Valerie Knight’s art and cra designs; Valerie makes the pre y, colourful cra s and John frames them to make a quality gi .

This year the fête made a profit in excess of £3,000 which will be paid into the Community Projects Group funds, which will be allocated to local causes.

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Caddington Heathfield Art Club Exhibi on 22nd July 2017 Words and photos by Sue Mitchell

Caddington Heathfield Art Club with tutor, Julie Kent, front right

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n impressive collec on of art, mostly watercolours, were on display at the Heathfield Centre on 22nd July in Caddington.

Members of the group displayed their works which were very impressive. Talking to group tutor Julie Kent, she said, “We have two groups, the Tuesday and the Thursday group that meet in the mornings.

Each session is two hours long and it costs £36 for a course of six weeks. I choose a picture for each session, which I copy and print off for each member and then they set to crea ng their own version of the work.”

“I give them advice and training but they each put their own interpreta on on the work themselves. It is mostly watercolours, pencils and pastels that we use.

“Most of our members are re red so it is not just about art, it is also a social gathering for people to meet, chat and have a cup of tea and cake.”

There were several works on sale and Julie had some of her calligraphy cards for sale bearing scripture quotes and famous mo os.

The local cra s’ people also had stalls and there were lots of locally produced honey, jams and other foodstuffs on sale. I couldn’t resist buying a lovely trinket chest with a cockerel decora ng the lid, made

by Jackie. That’s my first Christmas gi sorted.

If you would like to join the art club, contact Julie on jewelsart@sky.com

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Art exhibi on at the Heathfield Centre with refreshments served

Sisters Tricia and Jackie are art club members but they also make some impressive trinkets and ornaments

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Know your lemons this October

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ctober is breast cancer awareness month. You have probably seen pink appearing wherever you go but really…do you know your breasts?

60,000 people are diagnosed every year but early detec on means a greater chance of treatment being successful. At One Stop Doctors, we are encouraging our pa ents to know how to check themselves.

The #KnowYourLemons infogram from the www.worldwidebreastcancer.org website is a really useful tool to iden fy changes in your breasts but ul mately if you think something has changed, visit a GP as soon as possible.

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Essex and Her ordshire’s brand new £6.5m air ambulance lands at Redbourn School on 27th June

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xcited Redbourn pupils looked on as the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance landed on their playing fields to mark the launch of the new helicopter and to collect the cheque which was presented to EHAA. The pupils raised over £1,500 through sponsorship for the Redbourn Fun Run.

Ambulance,” said Everyone Ac ve General Manager, Anona Lundgren. “We were delighted to have played a small part by hos ng the event at Redbourn Leisure Centre and will con nue to support the fantas c work the Fun Run Commi ee do in any way we can.”

Mr Hairon, the headteacher from Redbourn Junior and Mrs Byrne, headteacher from Redbourne Nursery and Infant school were both on handto help present the dona on to EHAA. Pupils Larissa Lane and Daisy Colville (pictured right) were given vouchers from the Redbourn Fun Run commi ee, in recogni on of raising the most money.

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Scarecrow Fes val, Flamstead 11th­13th August Photos and words by Sue Mitchell

One photo cannot do jus ce to the fantas c Whipsnade Scarecrow Zoo

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his was my fourth visit to this amazing village event which is now in its 16th year.

People flocked from all around to view and judge the 100 or so scarecrows on display. The wiity puns get be er each year and with such a poli cal cauldron out there, the sa re was top class. Sport is always popular with cricket featuring heavily this year and TV characters trending with children, appear in abundance with lots of Minions and Pepper Pigs being seen. I like to see the good old tradi onal scarecrows too. The pubs heave, ice cream is sold in abundance and the trade stands are busy as thousands of people flock to this unique village event.

MiMagazine had a stand this year and it was great to talk to so many of our readers. The Markyate Care bus and other shu le buses were busy, taking people around the village to see the scarecrows; without transport, it is a lot of walking to get around the 100 or so scarecrows. People are invited to vote for their favourites.

The two main chari es being supported were Herts Mul ple Sclerosis Therapy Centre and Friends of St Leonard’s Church.

A men on must be made of Jackie and Norman who have put on a themed display each year at Trowley Bo om since the start. For 2017 it was Whipsnade Zoo which is included in the photos but one photo does not do jus ce to this fantas c display which kept the children amused for hours.

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she vows that this will be her last. Her exhibits always have an equestrian theme and over the years she has produced The Shetland Grand Na onal, Pony Club Camp, Jous ng, The Wild West, VE Day, A Wedding, War Horse, Old McDonald’s Farm and a One Day Event. There was one more but she couldn’t remember what it was. Visitors had to find the 5 snakes and the crow, with the crow being the hardest to spot. Did you see it?

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Appletrees had a very interes ng and clever display. Childrens' TV through the years. Punch and Judy were one of the early ones.

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LIVE AT HARPENDEN PUBLIC HALLS Thursday 21st September

Friday 8th Sept 7.30pm Tribute show telling the fascinating tale of how two young boys from Queens, New York went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time.

Friday 22nd September 7.30pm

The world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band.

Danny Bryant Friday 13th October

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SIMON DAY In Character (Including Brian Pern)

Known for his roles in the Fast Show and Grass, Simon Day’s one-man show features a string of his best-known characters including pub bore Billy Bleach and Yorkshire Poet Geoffrey Allerton.

Friday 20th October 7.30pm

Performing the works of Ian McNabb and The Icicle Works.

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Legal Ma ers Made Simple Is Possession Really Nine­Tenths of the Law?

Con nuing our series, Claire Haywood, Senior Associate of the Property team at Sherrards LLP, discusses the idiom, possession is nine­tenths of the law. But is this true? Read on to find out more …

We are o en instructed by clients whose property (or more o en part thereof) falls outside of their registered tle. For whatever reason, the Land Registry tle plan does not marry up with the posi on on the ground, and understandably the client would like this to be formalised.

In the absence of a conveyance or other tle document confirming this posi on, people occupying land that is not within their tle are able to rely on the adverse possession rules outlined in the Land Registra on Act 2002 to resolve ma ers, provided they meet the necessary criteria.

The Land Registra on Act 2002 came into force on 13 October 2003 and introduced a new procedure to acquire registered land by adverse possession. It enables a person, who is not the legal owner of the land, to become the legal owner by adversely possessing the land for at least 10 years.

For a person to have “adversely possessed” the land, they must be able to demonstrate that they have: 1. Enjoyed exclusive possession of the land; 2. That the possession was both inten onal and without the owner’s consent throughout the 10 year period; and 3. It was enjoyed without interrup on.

Can you establish adverse possession?

Demonstra ng exclusive possession depends on all of the circumstances involved, including the land in ques on and the nature of its use.

You must be able to provide evidence of exclusive physical control of the land and have treated it as your own ­ for example, having dealt with the land as if you were the

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owner. In addi on, the actual owner cannot have consented to their use of the land, either in wri ng or by conduct.

To show possession, you must have carried out some acts on the land, such as fencing off or repair and maintenance during the period of occupa on.

Whilst this may seem straigh orward on paper, there are intricacies that need to be considered carefully and each case turns on the individual facts. In many cases, par cularly with older proper es, it can be the case that a fence or wall was erected in the wrong place some me ago when the precise boundary may have been unclear.

What next?

If you meet the above criteria and want to formalise the posi on, the next step is to apply to the Land Registry to replace the current registered owner. There is a specific Land Registry applica on to be completed with suppor ng documenta on, evidence of occupa on and sa sfac on of the criteria. No further evidence can be submi ed for considera on a er this ini al applica on and the applicant cannot respond to any points the registered owner may raise in any counter no ce. It is, therefore, crucial to submit the applica on and the suppor ng documents with the correct level of detail to deal with all of the necessary criteria under the Act in the first instance.

Once the Land Registry receives an applica on, they will send no ce of the same to the current registered owner/s and to anyone with an interest in the land. The current owner/interested party then has 65 business days (nearly three months) to respond with either a counter­no ce to dispute the applica on or to provide their consent to the applica on.

What if the registered owner is successful in defea ng the applica on?

In this event, the applicant will not be able to re­submit their applica on for another two years. Once this me has expired, the same rule applies, provided that they con nue to adversely possess the land in ques on. It is, however, likely that the registered owner will take steps to evict the applicant from the land or formalise their occupa on within this me, par cularly if they had responded with a counter­ no ce to the applica on.

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Points to consider Before making any applica on, the applicant should carefully consider their posi on. The applica on can easily be dismissed by the registered owner who may then be minded to reclaim the land and rec fy how it is occupied. In doing so, the applicant may lose their enjoyment of the land or perhaps have to pay a fee for their occupa on. In light of these pi alls and risks, the strength of each applicant’s case needs to be carefully considered before submi ng a claim.

Equally, any registered owners whose land may be at risk of being adversely possessed by another party should take steps to ensure that their address for service is up to date on their tle. This is to ensure that no ce is served properly with sufficient me to respond in the event that any applica on is made over their land.

Landowners should also carry out regular inspec ons to ensure that no squa ers/third par es are occupying any part of their land, with immediate steps taken to formalise any occupa on to prevent adverse possession rights over their land arising.

If you wish to discuss any of the issues raised in this ar cle, or for any advice or assistance with any of your property needs, please do not hesitate to contact Claire Haywood on 01727 738904 or by email Claire.Haywood@sherrards.com.

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About Sherrards Sherrards Solicitors LLP, a leading law firm based in St Albans and London, provides a full range of high quality legal services for both businesses and private individuals. The firm has specialist exper se in commercial property, residen al property, dispute resolu on, company commercial ma ers, employment law, franchising, debt recovery, wills and inheritance tax as well as private client support services. Sherrards is also highly ranked by both the pres gious Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 legal directories

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THE GAME FAIR Ha ield House 28th – 30th July 2017 Photos and words by Joy Lewin

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nyone who has not visited The Game Fair has definitely missed out. Described as a ‘Fes val of the Bri sh Countryside’ it really does live up to its descrip on. This year it was held at Ha ield House, home of Lord and Lady Salisbury. The site covered 300 acres – it is indeed the largest and most comprehensive countryside show in Europe.

So what goes on at The Game Fair? Where do I start? I have a ended the show on several occasions but I was lucky enough to win ckets this year in the MiMagazine compe on, so as a thank you, I offered to do a write up of my day.

Whatever your interests there was something for you to enjoy.

Are you a bit of a foodie? If so, there were many different culinary Falconry on horseback delights to sample. Ever heard of cucumber gin or buffalo burgers? As well as the more tradi onal foods, there was an array of food and drinks that were new to me and I thoroughly enjoyed my sampling experience.

Alongside there were food demonstra ons taking place all day in The Field Kitchen Theatre, from dressing game for a dinner to foraging for food in the Bri sh countryside. Greg Wallace, of Master Chef fame, was also on site showing his culinary skills.

As a horse rider, I was keen to watch some of the displays. I was totally taken in by The Dartmoor Falconry Team who combine riding with falconry.

Mar n is one of the few Falconers who prac ses true Falconry from horses and is master of the Dartmoor

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Falcons, one of only two organised mounted falconry groups in the country. The horses used are retrained racehorses and I was even more excited to find out that they offer courses on mounted falconry. So, I came away with details to book myself onto one of their courses!

I also enjoyed the retrained racehorse musical ride and the polo demonstra on.

But there was so much more. When my husband returned from the shoo ng area (where he could have stayed all day!) we watched the an ­ poaching dog demonstra on. The dogs used are highly intelligent and trained to track and catch poachers and significant success in arres ng gangs in various parts of Africa has been a ributed to these dogs.

For the dog­lovers there were gun dog compe ons to watch, a dog show to take part in and lots of other have­a­go events.

You could try your hand at Fly Cas ng (fishing) or try a 4x4 experience as well as enjoying some fantas c shopping opportuni es.

If it was gardening you wanted to learn more about, The Elegant Garden feature was where you could find anything and everything you might want for the garden, including design advice.

To make life easier, The Game Fair provided a shop and drop so you could leave your purchases in a safe and secure place, allowing you the freedom to explore the rest of the show unencumbered!! There was an ac vity crèche for children, a dog crèche and electric buggies for those with limited mobility.

To me the best thing about the The Game Fair was the amount of ‘have­a­go’ ac vi es available and I needed another day to get round everything I wanted to see or try out!

So if you feel you have missed out, mark the date in your diary for next year. 27th – 29th July 2018 at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire – SEE YOU THERE!

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Harpenden Lions Highland Gathering Sunday 9th July ­ Rothamsted Park, Harpenden Photos courtesy of Melanie Wooding Jones

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arpenden Lions Highland Gathering was a great day out with a ‘Sco sh flavour’ which offered five pipe and drum bands, highland dancing compe ons and displays as well as solo piping. There were also tradi onal Highland Games heavy events including ‘weight over the bar’, ‘tossing the caber’ and ‘pu ng the stone’.

There were also plenty of amusements for children including a funfair, climbing wall, rugby golf challenges, and the popular Kids’ Circle for younger children, where they could make sand art pictures and learn how to use a po er’s wheel.

Major chari es benefi ed from the event and last year the The Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Associa on and Diabetes Advice and Support Her ordshire (DASH) received £3,750 each. Many other local organisa ons also received funding and the total amount was in excess of £13,000.

Bluebells Opens at St Ma hews Grand opening of residen al extension

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esidents, family and staff of St. Ma hews Care Home, Redbourn ­ a home within the B&M Care family ­ were excited to be present at the opening of “Bluebells”, their new residen al extension.

The extension took two years to complete and incorporated the vacated area of what was Fledglings Nursery, which was then connected to the new residents’ rooms by a cleverly constructed conservatory. This allows the residents to enjoy some winter sunshine as well as spend me together in a bright and airy environment.

The extension includes some sixteen en­suite rooms,

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communal lounges and dining areas, gym, spa­room and even a cinema which has regular showings of new films as well as older ones which residents can reminisce about!

The ribbon was cut by current resident Mr Jeremy Buckland following a short welcoming speech by Manager Alina Verescu. Mr Buckland, who has lived happily at St. Ma hews for some two years, was one of the first residents to move into a brand new room. He, along with other residents, families and staff enjoyed a sparkling wine and strawberry recep on to celebrate the occasion.

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Kite Fes val Dunstable Downs 29th and 30th July Photos and words by Sue Mitchell

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he sky was filled with kites of all different shapes and sizes.

I thoroughly enjoyed the displays, especially the one with Carl and Brian from the Spectrum team, who made flying two and three kites seem easy. The team travel all over the world entering kite flying compe ons. Not bad work if you can get it.

The fes val was so well a ended that the food and drink stalls had long queues and some had run out of refreshments!

Carl flew three kites to Freddie Mercury's Barcelona.

It was very drama c

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Pepper Pig gets everywhere

Two kites being flown to Eye of a Tiger

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What’s On Slip End 18th Sept ­ Slip End Gardening Club Guest Speaker Chris Thorne “News from the garden shelves” 8pm in the Village Hall 29th Sept ­ Harvest Supper Village Hall, 7 for 7.30pm Luton Hoo Walled Garden Open every Wednesday 10.30 – 4pm un l 27th September £5 entry 01582 721443

Harpenden 8th Sept – The Simon and Garfunkel Story, Harpenden Halls 21st Sept – An Evening of Dirty Dancing, a tribute show, Harpenden Halls 22nd Sept – Fleetwood Bac, Harpenden Halls 3rd ­ 7th Oct – Sister Act by Harpenden Opera c, Harpenden Halls 10th Oct – Graham Gouldman, 10CC Founder, Harpenden Halls 13th Oct – Danny Bryant and Red Butler sing the blues, Harpenden Halls 14th Oct – Comedian Simon Day, Harpenden Halls 18th Oct – Willy Trout, Harpenden Halls 20th Oct – The Icicle Works, Harpenden Halls 24th Oct – The legendary Real Thing, Harpenden Halls 27th Oct – Comedian Danny Bhoy, Harpenden Halls 21st Oct ­ Caritas Harmony Ladies’ Choir – (winners of two significant choral awards at The Bedfordshire Fes val of Music in 2016) will again be combining a love of music with support for good causes when they return to Harpenden to give a concert at Rothamsted Conference

Centre, ­ this me in support of the Harpenden based charity – The A­T Society. For ckets see www.caritasharmony.co.uk (click GET TICKETS) or by calling the Caritas Harmony Box Office (Jackie Howe) 01582 599520. Tickets can also be obtained via the A­T Society at www.atsociety.org.uk/caritas.

Redbourn 9th Sept – Local Hor cultural Show at Redbourn Village Hall ­ Schedules with entry forms will be available soon from Redbourn Library, Herts Garden Centre and local shops. The show includes home­grown flowers, fruit, vegetables, cra s, home­baking and children’s categories. Call Richard Morgan 01582 792166 16th Sept – Redbourn Classic Motor Show Redbourn In Bloom Autumn Cra Fair 28th Oct 10.30am ­ 5.00pm Sunday 29th Oct 11.00am ­ 4.30pm 7th­8th Oct ­ Christ Church turning 10 years old Party on the Saturday with games and a quiz in the evening, special service on Sunday morning at 10.30 followed by more fun and food. All are welcome 4th Nov ­ Fireworks on the Common – 7­9pm 4th and 5th Nov ­ Mistletoe Fair at Herts County showground www.mistletoefair.co.uk 3rd Dec – Redbourn Christmas Market Please see the "book a stall" page of our website for details. www.redbournchristmasmarket.com 14th Dec – St Ma hews 2nd Extravaganza Show at 1.30pm

Flamstead 24th­26th Nov ­ Flower Fes val – Narnia at St Leonards Church. Friday & Saturday 10am – 5pm.

Sunday noon – 5pm. Admission £5 Refreshments available 30th Sept ­ Race Night in the Village Hall 4th Nov ­ Village Fireworks

Studham 22nd Sept – Race Night at Studham Village Hall

Kensworth 2nd Sept – Kensworth Flower and Vegetable Show at the Village Hall sponsored by Ashtons Estate Agents.

28th Oct ­ Friends of St Mary the Virgin Kensworth Harvest Supper to be held in the Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. Tickets cost £10 per person which includes a hot two course meal and live musical entertainment by It Takes Two.

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GROUPS AND SOCIETIES Markyate Allotments and Gardens – Ann English 01582 842940 Care Group Help Line – 07972 152279 Care Bus – Sue and Malcolm Davies – 01582 840554 Cricket and Football Club – Carl Smith 07725 556464 Scout Group – 01582 842414 2nd Markyate Brownies – Jane Angel 01582 840994 Local History Society – Richard Pilkinton 01582 841985 Markyate Health Walks Friday Walks leave from the Bap st Garden, Buckwood Road at 10.30am.

Register in advance if you are a new member www.hertsdirect.org/healthwalks. Sandra Jacob 841693 Markyate Parish Council – Jenny Bissmire 840110

Slip End Gardening Club The Gardening Club is a small friendly Club and was formed in 2009. Five mee ngs a year are held at the Village Hall on Monday evenings at 8pm. Please contact Rosemary Wickens 01582 423622 Pilates Tuesday mornings, Peter Edward Hall 9.30am Wednesday evening, Slip End School 7.30pm. Contact 07811 343566 or email:­ golf58.ag@gmail.com Photography Group meet every 3rd Tuesday at Slip End Social Club New Street 7pm. 01582 452851

Caddington Caddington Art Club at The Collings Wells Hall. Contact Lorna on 454763 or at lornakalisz@yahoo.co.uk.

Caddington Women’s Ins tute Meet at the Bap st Church Hall, Luton Road, Caddington on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. Sue Mar n 01582 735705 or Linda Edwards 01582 737036 Caddington exercise and dance Check out www.facebook.com/CaddingtonClubbercise Caddington Blues Morris Contact Bob Fitzsimmons on 01582 419793.

Caddington Care Walking Group Meet once a month at different places within the area for a gentle walk, usually of around three miles.

Phone Pat on 01582 841030 or the Careline on 07548 264672 CaddingtonCare Chat and Coffee Open every Monday from 10 ll 12 at the Heathfield Centre. Open to all ­ please drop in for coffee and cake, and plenty of chat.

CaddingtonCare Men's Group Our men's group is becoming more and more popular. Meet every Thursday from 10 ll 12 at the Heathfield Centre. Everyone is welcome.

CaddingtonCare Seated Exercises Come along to the Heathfield Centre on Tuesdays at 2.15pm or Fridays at 10am. Gentle exercise and good fun!

Whipsnade Parish Council Ken France 872375; Village Hall – Jenny Saunders 07775 582107

Kensworth Village Hall – Lynne Lewis 873981; Neighbourhood Watch – Caroline Streek 872410 Cricket Club – Duncan Wingfield 872743; Parish Council – Pat Mitchell 871178 Community Scheme – 07919 081473; Local History – Julia Holder 873465 Carpet Bowls – Len Errington 872767

Studham Friends of Studham Common 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. See website www.foscomm.org Mums and Tots – Every Tuesday morning at 9.30am in the Village Hall. £2 per with two children and each extra child 50p each. Call Heather Wright on 872118 Short Mat Bowls Club – Thursdays at 7pm in the Village Hall except the first Thursday in the month.

Call Pat Thorne 872751 Tennis Club – Open to members and non­members. Junior and adult tennis coaching take pace very Saturday morning between 9am and 11am. All welcome. Contact Andrew Jones Andrew.jones@expressvending.co.uk 07833 111682 See www.studhamtennisclub.co.uk Football Club – Steve Murray 872361; Village Hall – Bryan Smith 872989 Sports and Social Club – Jenny Rushmer 873388; Neighbourhood Watch – Richard Hodge 01582 873630; Cricket Club – Robert Thorne 873015; Parish Council – Eddie Perry 873909 WI – Chrys Smith 872989; Good Neighbourhood Scheme – 07563 135895 Central Beds Councillors Richard Stay 454697 and Kevin Collins 417933 Police Control Centre 01234 841212 Crime Stoppers 0800 555111

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Gaddesden Medical Driving Service – Hilary Willis 01442 842722 Art Club – Viginia Westmaco 01442 842428 Badminton Club – Anne Gold 01442 843441 In Good Company – Glenda Cooper 01442 842505

Redbourn Want to cycle?

Join the Hub. Email hubmeister@hubcoffeebikes.com with the words "Ride Reminder" in the subject field and we'll do the rest.

Breeze network for women only bike riders For more informa on and to register your free place on a Breeze bike ride, visit our facegroups to sign up. www.facebook.com/groups/BreezeHarpendenStAlbans/ www.facebook.com/groups/BreezeHemelHempstead/ Run Redbourn They have 7 organised running sessions per week for runners of all standards. Contact Rachel Mackie on runredbourn@gmail.com Redbourn Youth Club ­ 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. Pauline Williamson 01582 792931 or Mike Thain, (volunteer co­ordinator) on 01582 793376 Karate ­ at Redbourn Parish Centre, The Park, South Common, Redbourn, Herts AL3 7LR Mondays 6­7pm; Fridays 6.30­7.30pm Tel 01582 626015 Redbourn Village Museum, The Common, Redbourn (next to The Cricketers) is open weekends 2 – 5 pm, admission free. Local history collec on on the site of a former Silk Mill and Tea Factory, with children's ac vi es and village walking trail.

West Herts Ramblers www.westhertsramblers.org.uk Dunstable Bogtro ers www.dunstablebogtro ers.co.uk Their programme consists of local day walks, half day walks, midweek meanders, hostelling weekends and Easter, New Year and summer tours, as well as a varied social programme. Email enquiries@dunstablebogtro ers.co.uk or call Eila Goss 07964 291892

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WALKING GROUPS Her ordshire Health Walks The Health Walks team (part of Her ordshire County Council) is looking for volunteer leaders to support these walks. Get in touch by emailing Healthwalks.cms@her ordshire.gov.uk or calling 01992 588433.

Bedfordshire Health Walks Run by Bedfordshire County Council www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder

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Reese’s World Cup Challenge on target for 2018

Markyate teenager Reese will spend three weeks travelling from the north to the south of Vietnam, visiting the capital city of Hanoi, the floating market on the Mekong Delta river, boat trips around Ha Long Bay, trekking through the jungle and spending a week aid working in a village where they will build a nursery for the younger children.

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