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 Free range Pork

 English Beef, Lamb, Poultry & Game

 Award winning Sausages

 Large range of Meats & Packs, both for BBQs & Freezing

 Home made Pies, Fruit Pies & Cakes

 Fresh local seasonal Vegetables

 A carefully selected range of Cheeses, Cooked Meats, Preserves & Pate

Local Deliveries available

Community Café

Friday 2nd June—12 noon—2.00 pm

Church Hall, Stanford Lane

The church is trialling a Community Cafe on Friday 2nd June in the Church Hall 12 noon to 2pm.Cakes, coffee or tea. All ages, comeand be refreshed!

Church Lighting

Would you like to sponsor our church lighting in memory of someone you have known and loved? We will be creating a memory book for those who will be prayed for on those days.

For more information contact the Rector on: rector4clifton@gmail.com

House Clearance Sale

Proceeds to Alzheimer's Society

20 & 21 May 12.00 - 4.00 pm

Almond House, 7a Grange Street

We are planning a house contents sale for my mother’s house who has been in the village for over 30 years with proceeds going to the Alzheimer's Society.

There are many items available including: furniture, toys, books, jewellery and many other things.

We would appreciate a donation at the gate

Refreshments available

Dementia Action Week, 15-21 May

This has certainly been a truly memorable term for the Academy with several notable high points.

Last week, we had our annual Spring Concert, including: bands, choirs, percussion, orchestras and several solo performances. The array of talent on display was amazing and a fitting tribute to many of our Y11 and Y13 students who are moving on to University and Performing Arts colleges next year, to continue their studies of the Arts. I would like to thank Mrs Meadows and the team for all their hard work in putting on such an impressive evening.

This week, we had an evening of Dance, where several of our GCSE and A Level dance students performed their exam pieces for family and friends. The Theatre had a fantastic atmosphere and beautiful pieces were shared and admired by the audience.

Last week we also had our Year 9 Achievement & Celebration Evening, featuring our first ever Poetry Slam, which was so successful that I suspect it will become an annual event.

At the event, we also celebrated the impressive results of the debating teams, which have improved year on year under Dr Haynes, and this term narrowly missed out on the final.

For a number of years, a key target of the PE department has been to have teams in national finals in Rugby, Football and Netball all in the same year. This aim was realised this week with the U16 football team travelling all the way up to Newcastle and staying overnight, before winning 2-1 and gaining a place in the national final. The final will be played at Stoke City stadium in May and will be a fitting end to an unbelievable few months for PE at SWA, which also included a fantastic performance at Rosslyn Park 7s, particularly by the girls again this year. We couldn't be any prouder of our athletes - who are now regularly performing at a national level and further building the school’s reputation for sport.

Nick Martin, Principal

Red Diesel—Thank you

A huge thankyou to everyone that came along to our fundraising gig on the 18th March. As you know it was in aid of Henlow/Clifton Scout Troops trip to the Jamborette in Haarlem. Everyone who came along helped to raise a whopping £2,000! We are thrilled!

We have some special thank yous to say to those who really helped the event be such a success:

 The fantastic band, Red Diesel

 Brian Pigram at Tapped Mobile Bars for ice, ice buckets & measures

 Kevin, The Clifton Community Centre Caretaker

 Daniel Batchelett and Daniel Forrester your help on the night

 Andy Claypole for helping behind the bar

 Tesco Clifton for a very generous raffle prize

 Shefford Building Supplies, for donating the builders’ buckets

 Kerrie Cope for designing the poster

 Chai Stall for the most delicious food. (Those Pakoras really are the best I’ve ever had!)

Churchyard Working Parties

This year we are repeating our new approach! We are going to have regular Working Parties on the morning of the second Saturday of each month between March and October. Next one:

Saturday 13th May 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Do comealong to help,bring tools ifyou can, enjoy working together and refreshments will be served!

Clifton Planning Applications Update

Central Beds Decisions at 12th April 2023

CB/23/01021/FULL – 2th March – 32, Clifton Road, SG17 5AE. Two storey side extension, single storey front extension and loft extension. Consultation Period.

CB/23/00962/FULL – 22nd March – The Willows, Stanford Lane, SG17 5EU. Single storey rear extension, front porch and conversation of garage to create larger first floor. Consultation period.

CB/23/00930/FULL – 20th March – 11, Shefford Lane, SG17 5RG. Single storey rear extension and removal of existing conservatory. Consultation Period.

CB/23/00787/FULL – 7th March – 2, Broad Walk, SG17 5HP. New front entrance, glazed canopy and part garage conversion. Consultation Period.

CB/23/00689/FUILL – 3rd March – 29, Shefford Road SG17 7RG. Change of use from hairdressers to residential flat. Awaiting Decision.

CB/23/00501/FULL – 16th February – 67, Stockbridge Road SG17 5HH. Single storey side extension & garage conversion. Awaiting Decision.

CB/23/00277/FULL – 27th January – 55, Stockbridge Road, SG17 5HH. 2 storey side extension with roof lights. Front canopy. Decided.

CB/22/03825/FULL – 29th September – Railway Steamer SG17 5AH. Demolition of existing building. Erection of single retail unit with front parking. Awaiting Decision.