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NOTE FROM THE EDITOrS As we say farewell to 2019, we look forward to 2020 with hope that the new year will be a good one. Here at LivingLife magazine we would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our readers, advertisers and delivery staff a Happy New Year! In the new year we have some exciting new features which we hope you will enjoy. We launch our very own version of Room 101, a place where you can banish your most annoying dislikes forever! What would you put in? We also have regular updates from your local Street Watch group, helping to keep your community safe. Elsewhere in the magazine we have a really useful article about ‘Display Until’ and ‘Use By’ dates on food, an interesting and fact-filled article that will help you reduce food waste. Kids’ Got Talent returns with a fascinating interview with Ben Hodgson who is highly skilled at shooting clay pigeons, and we learn about Business Focus, the network group that supports small, local, independent businesses.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
what can pilates do for me? the benefits of singing display & use by dates artisans in the yard business focus - networking group *new* room 101 shefford wi delivery boys’ review shefford streetwatch diddy directory scene by you kid’s got talent january crossword what’s on guide spot the difference ed r ur se at rti Fe ve ad
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the shamrock clinic the airman hotel TROPIC SKINCARE This publication wouldn’t be possible without the support of our advertisers. Please ensure you mention us when you contact them. We still have a few spaces left. If you have a business in the area, feel free to get in touch
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Peter Stevens who found Billy the Squirrel and WON £25 4
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HEALTH
Contribution thanks to
What could Pilates do for me?
Zanna Newton
Zanna Newton Pilates 07719 862371 www.zannanewton.co.uk
The last 15 years of teaching Pilates has been a real journey, not just for me but also for those that have now made Pilates part of their life. Those that attend my classes come initially for a variety of reasons – those new to fitness, those looking to address back or joint pains and those wishing to improve flexibility or compliment other sporting interests. I introduced Pilates classes in Stotfold, alongside my other fitness classes back in 2004 and now teach 150 people Pilates every week. Pilates seemed like a natural progression for me as I learnt more about the effect of exercise on the human body and specifically on the way that it can improve posture, strength and flexibility. Now in my early 50’s, I am sure that my body moves in a better way than it did in my 30s! When I look back to my early Pilates classes, I can see how sessions have evolved. My own teaching skills continue to develop as I learn from my students as well as from the regular training that I attend. Pilates is a progressive conditioning exercise and I pay particular attention to technique to ensure all my clients achieve their full potential whilst also enjoying their Pilates sessions. With so many long-time regulars I have to keep classes varied, motivational and challenging. Pilates targets the deep postural muscles to improve core strength and posture and was originally developed by Joseph Pilates to rehabilitate and train athletes, dancers and gymnasts. Improved posture reduces strain on all of our joints and minimises potential for pain or injury. Today’s Clinical Pilates has modified and adapted those exercises to ensure they benefit everyone, whatever your age or ability. I am frequently recommended personally, by doctors and physiotherapists, to help those with back pain and other difficulties. I am fully qualified in Pilates mat-work, Pilates studio equipment, exercise and the management of lower back pain and exercise in pregnancy. Clinical Pilates can dramatically improve joint mobility, rebalance the body to promote good posture and aid rehabilitation after injury. As strength and technique improve I introduce more Classical Pilates exercises, to add further challenge when appropriate. For more details on local classes, timetables and locations please see the website. 6
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arts
Contribution thanks to
Shirley Course
the benefits of singing
Shannon Express
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ave you ever sung along to the radio on a sunny day or in the car as you travel alone? Do you sing in the bathroom and enjoy the way the sound echoes off the tiled surfaces? Have you ever sung a child to sleep? Our voice is a marvellous instrument which all of us can enjoy. Karaoke nights at bars are enormously popular and some people love the limelight, but for others the comfort of a group can be more pleasurable. Some hardy souls sing in a quartet with each member having a differing voice part. This is not for the faint-hearted but very rewarding to achieve. Singing releases endorphins, feel-good hormones for pleasure. It uses the full capacity of our lungs, which exercises the body. It requires concentration and memory to get it right, which exercises the little grey cells in our brain. Singers learn to use their voices to produce different effects, they learn to blend with others or stand out by altering their mouth shape and breathing. They need to memorise words and project to an audience. Some groups learn from sheet music, some from teach tracks and some have several voice parts to suit men and women or for high and low voices. There are many openings in choirs or choruses and much fun to be had on a dark winter or summer evening – joining in and getting to know new people whilst enjoying a rewarding hobby. Singing for others is fun and giving concerts can be a highlight. Look around and find somewhere to join in today!
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Equestrian
Pet & Wildlife
Groundcare
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ENVIRONMENT
DISPLAY UNTIL AND USE BY! To sniff or not to sniff…
Contribution thanks to
Claire Donovan BSc 3i Technical Consultancy
07801 236505 threeitec@outlook.com
UK households waste 7 million tonnes of food every year. The average family wastes almost £60/ month on uneaten food. We are split into two types– those who take risks with food safety and those who quake at the thought. The former will laugh in the face of the expired date on a pack, or boldly scrape mould off cheese. The latter however are haunted by the best before, would not use the last of the floppy lettuce and probably have nightmares at the thought of last night’s takeaway. In ways both are right – it’s confusing – what’s the difference between ‘display until’ and ‘use by’? Is out of date cheese safe, and, how do you avoid food waste? ‘Use By’ dates are the important ones and are applied to products that may be harmful if eaten past the stated date. This shelf life is tested to check that at that final date the food is safe if it’s been stored according to the instructions. ‘Use by’ is usually for products including dairy, meat and ready meals. ‘Display until’. Usually so that staff can take food off the shelf before it looks old and tired. Veg can suffer from rots that look ugly but aren’t harmful, but we’re put off buying them. It’s for store management, rather than food safety. ‘Best before’. Found on fresh produce or things like tins, cakes (without cream), biscuits etc. Eating past this date is still perfectly safe. This indicates that the supplier tested it and found that after this date, it possibly wasn’t as good, maybe less crunchy. Most products won’t deteriorate after the date has passed. Stores can legally sell products that have passed their ‘Best Before’ date. The worst that can happen with produce past Display Until/Best Before is it might make you cross – a mealy apple, or dry orange but it’s worth taking the chance of mild disappointment rather than throwing away and never knowing.
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Don’t take chances with meat (especially poultry), unpasteurised cheeses, and when feeding children, the elderly or those with health problems, the immune system that protects us from bugs isn’t as strong for them. Ignore ‘Display Until’ or ‘Best Before’ on fresh produce, dried, tinned goods (those that aren’t refrigerated on sale). Take a second look – if celery and broccoli looks limp, simply cut a little off the base and pop into water – it’ll be as good as new in an hour. Freeze veg rather than throw it out. Kale, Spinach, Watercress suit this –make a smoothie or make and freeze soup. Freeze hard cheeses, you can grate it into recipes whilst frozen, it won’t be dangerous to cut the mouldy bits off if you don’t catch it in time. For more tips have a look at this site www.lovefoodhatewaste.com
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local art
Contribution thanks to
NEW ARTISTS AT ARTISANS IN THE YARD!
Erika Price
and collective Artisans
www.ArtisansInTheYard.com
FB@Artisansintheyard Happy New Year! We’re introducing some exciting new artists in 2020. Yvette Jordan is a fabulously talented illustrative artist working in acrylics, ink and gouache. She loves to add crystal embellishments to her paintings, and we have several of her original works on display. If they seem familiar, it’s because Yvette’s work is regularly featured on commercial gifts and greetings cards!
Sue Nicholls is a wonderfully innovative textile, print & ceramics artist, who draws inspiration mainly from nature and the countryside. Sue creates gorgeous textile pictures by combining painting techniques with embroidery, and we have a stunning selection of her framed seascapes and landscapes on display. Finally, we’re thrilled to be showing a series of bluebell woodland paintings by Terry Wood. Terry loves to experiment with colour, which he has used to striking effect in these large and vibrant acrylic on canvas landscapes.
Open Fri & Sat 10am - 4pm
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business
Contribution thanks to
get more business locally Work for yourself, but not by yourself
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Emma Anthony
Business Focus Facebook: Business Focus 07720 383320
o you own or run a small, local, independent business? Did you know there is a great supportive network of like-minded individuals who would like to meet you? Each month a team of business owners get together to support each other and discuss all areas of being self-employed, from marketing, to accounts, to hiring staff, to health and safety, there is no limitations as discussions are led by whatever is on the team’s minds. The evening meetings are casual and relaxed and currently take place at The Crown pub in Shillington (104 High Road, SG5 3LP). Unlike other network meetings the BUSINESS FOCUS group meetings are completely free, and there is no requirement to recommend any other business; meaning there is no added pressure as we all understand owning your own business comes with enough pressure itself; however, the nature of the meetings and the friendliness of the group mean that natural recommendations do happen! The BUSINESS FOCUS group currently has around 50 members across all sorts of businesses/ trades, and although there may be similarities across businesses/trades the group only ever has one member from each business/trade, meaning discussions are very open and honest and any competitiveness is removed. The monthly meeting takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm, so pop it in your diary and get in touch through Facebook (search for ‘business focus’).
What some of the members have to say: “When I started my own business I was worried that I would miss the support of having a team around me, then I joined the BUSINESS FOCUS group and now not only do I feel I have a team I also feel I have some new friends; I’m not sure my business would be the success it is today without this bunch!” Natasha - BELLE decorating “I’ve been a member of BUSINESS FOCUS for over a year now and have met so many great people. The relaxed chats we have really inspire me to keep moving my business forward, and I’ve even got some portrait commissions from the team.” Gill - Gill Romeo art “I’m always motivated at our meetings and really appreciate having impartial supportive people that I can bounce ideas off, it really is a lovely friendly group. I would recommend any local business owner to join, you really have everything to gain.” John - The Log Cabin
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ROOM
101
We caught up with Steve Coxon, who is a local child minder, and also a talented presenter, who recently compèred the amazing Christmas Lights Switch-On Event in Shefford. We met up with him to find out what he would put into Room 101…
Place Mats
These completely pointless items serve no purpose. Now you might argue that they protect the table, but from what? A rogue pea intent on engraving its name into my dining room furniture? Perhaps you think the heat from the plate might mark the wood, but I would contest that you would need a red-hot poker to mark the table, not a plate that has been warming in the oven for a couple of minutes. To me, these useless things are just a target area, somewhere to try and place your plate, and I say ditch them, I’ll aim between the knife and fork.
Disneyland
These days if you don’t take your children to Disney you are in danger of being negatively judged by society, but why? We are victims of the Disney marketing machine creating this dream goal for all parents, but the reality is that they only want our money. I went to Disneyland recently and in an area bigger than Shefford there was not one swing or slide for a child to play on. There were hundreds of shops selling the same items, or restaurants offering character meals. Friends, it’s all a plastic con, go do something real instead!
Bowls
The British Museum has a bowl dating back to 900BC, it probably wasn’t designed with the dishwasher in mind as they weren’t invented until 1850, but you would have thought that in the following 170 years the makers of the dishwasher and the bowls would have come up with a winning design. Friends, I’m sad to say my dishwasher claims it can take 14 place settings, but it lies! My bowls are too deep, I can wash no more than 3 at a time. First world problems!
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COMMUNITY
SHefford Women’s Institute Are you looking for a night out?
Contribution thanks to
Amanda Stringer President Shefford WI
sheffordwi@gmail.com
Then pop along to a Shefford WI meeting, which are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Community Hall next to Lemon Plaice from 7.30 p.m. Shefford WI celebrated its 93rd Birthday in February and our Bedford Branch office is currently celebrating its Centenary year. We are not all about Jam and Jerusalem, and our meetings are not religious based. However, there is plenty of jam in the lovely cakes we get to sample each month. You don’t have to be Mary Berry and produce Bake-Off style cakes. A shop bought one is just as welcome and enjoyed with tea, coffee or wine. We are a mixed aged group of very friendly women that enjoy a chat, meals out, afternoon teas in stately surroundings, crafting, quizzes, dance demonstrations, keep fit, and listening to speakers on a whole range of interesting topics. But mostly we just enjoy each other’s company and a laugh. We also carry out fund-raising activities and you may have seen our Tombola stall at the Shefford Fete on a very hot Saturday in June! We also had a presence in the Community Hall and Library during the recent Community Day festivities. If you would like to pop a long to a meeting to see if it is for you, you will be made very welcome and we will all be delighted to meet you. If you require any further information, our hard working committee can be contacted on sheffordwi@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook - Shefford Women’s Institute.
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food & drink
DELIVERY BOYS’ REVIEW by John McBurney & Andrew Martin
We check out the local restaurants & eateries & Dinner Menu’. For starters, Andrew chose the traditional Prawn Cocktail with marie rose whilst John opted for the Lamb Kofta with salad garnish and minted mayo. Both starters really hit the spot. A good serving of fresh tasting prawns and tender, succulent lamb, very tasty but not too filling, everything a starter should be. For mains, Andrew went for the Gammon Steak with fried eggs and chips, and John chose the Rump Steak with grilled tomato and chips. In November the delivery boys decided to stop-off and refuel at the Airman Hotel. Located between Meppershall and Shefford, adjacent to Henlow Airfield, it is a familiar landmark on the A507. Having driven past the hotel on so many occasions it was about time we popped in to check it out. Actually, we did visit the hotel only a few days earlier when we were out capturing photos of Children in Need’s Rickshaw Challenge. On that occasion the hotel had kindly offered the Rickshaw entourage use of the hotel and its grounds as a stop off point during their arduous journey to London.
Whilst waiting for our main courses to arrive, we chatted some more with Diana who was very excited telling us about the restaurant’s brand new £5 lunch menu which was launched in December. The £5 menu is available on weekdays between 12-3pm and includes classic favourites like toad in the hole, hand battered fish & Chips, cottage pie and
Using the main door, we entered into the hotel lobby and proceeded to the bar area. Upon entering, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the hotel bar looked and felt just like a traditional British pub; cosy and warm, with a friendly atmosphere, and a lot busier than we had expected. We were quickly greeted by the duty managers, Diana and Will, and we were soon escorted to our table. Looking around, there was a definite traditional pub feel, with open log fire and exposed beams. The restaurant has a daily ‘themed’ menu, but we decided to choose from the ‘Lunch 18
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vegetarian dishes plus many more menu options. It is perfect for those on a tight budget who still want to enjoy wholesome food in traditional pub surroundings. The hotel boasts 21 rooms, including a bridal suite, and between April and October has large marquee facilities which can accommodate up to 200 guests. As you can expect, it is a popular wedding venue. Also, Sunday Roast is served every Sunday between 12-5pm.
wonderful. Congratulations to the chef. We ended our meal with coffees and thanked Diana and Will for their warm hospitality, outstanding food, and perfect service - a template for how it should be.
It was also interesting to hear that both the hotel and restaurant are dog friendly, there is even a menu for dogs. How cute. Soon enough, our well-presented main courses were delivered to our table, both meals came with a big helping of homemade chips, which were absolutely amazing. Proper, fresh, homemade chips, and remarkably we both exclaimed that the chips were “just like mum’s” when we were growing up. These accompanied the meat perfectly well and both gammon and rump were cooked to perfection and tasted
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safety
shefford street watch
Hi, my name is Karen Brammer, I’m the Shefford Street Watch Co-ordinator. You may have seen in last month’s edition of LivingLife magazine the article by Juliet Wright from Bedfordshire Police about Street Watch. I am a volunteer for this role, and not only do I take part in patrols around Shefford, I also organise the Patrols for the other Street Watch volunteers. We are an active group and currently have 10 members who all live in Shefford and wanted to do something to give back to their community. We are always actively seeking new members to join us. We patrol in pairs or more when necessary, we wear high-vis vest to highlight Street Watch. Volunteers have undertaken training in both ‘First Aid’ and ‘Conflict Resolution’ provided by Bedfordshire Police. We are not a replacement for the Police, we are a community resource to help both our local community and make the Police aware of any issues in our local area. As members of the Community, we have local knowledge that Bedfordshire Police may not have. I recently attended a Watch meeting at the Police HQ, where a talk was given about ‘Cyber Crime’. With more people using online services, it is staggering the number of people in Bedfordshire that have been targeted, even those that are considered ‘Tech Savvy’. Some of the key tips are: -Use strong passwords -Do not use the same password for different accounts -Use a new password for every account you have online including social media -Write your passwords down rather than save onto your computer/laptop/tablet/phone -Do not add a debit card to pay for things always use a credit card as you are more protected this way and fraudsters don’t have such easy access to your current account and savings -Be careful of your privacy settings on social media -Do not add friends on Facebook if you don’t know them -Don’t open attachments on emails from unsolicited sources -Don’t use free WIFI -Disconnect your back up drives. If you’d like to get involved in Street Watch, please contact: watchSchemes@Bedfordshire.pnn.poilce.uk 20
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Interesting lawn mower in Campton Red Deer at Woburn Through the Trees Rowney Warren Tiny mushrooms in Campton Plantation Sunny afternoon across the fields near Campton
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Welcome to our monthly feature: ’Kid’s Got Talent’ The place where we showcase the amazing talents of local children. We hope this will help motivate and inspire other children to discover new sports and hobbies.
Name: Ben Hodgson Age: 14 from: shefford
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Q: Briefly explain your talent A: Clay target shooting. It is in the name, you shoot moving clay targets out of the air with a shotgun, but it is more than that, you make friends while you are doing it and it also clears your brain during your time shooting which allows you to focus on what you are doing. Q: How did you get involved in clay target shooting? A: I got involved with clay target shooting a year and a half ago when we got two new dogs and we wanted to train them to be gun dogs. My dad said that if they get fully trained then it would be good to be able to shoot ourselves. So, my dad looked around and found ‘Chicksands Clay Target Shooting Club’ and he went along to about 2 or 3 sessions. He asked if I could come along and we thought they were going to say ‘No, it has to be 18+’, but they didn’t, instead they said that they welcome everybody to come along and give shooting a go. After that we really got into it and ended up getting our shotgun licences and buying a gun. Q: Who is the best shooter, you or your dad? A: I would like to say I am better than my dad and I am pretty sure I am because I usually beat him, but to be honest we are pretty much the same as there is only ever one or two points in it, and this is what makes it fun, I really want to beat him and he really wants to beat me. But if I had to say me or him, I would choose me because I win a lot more than he does. Q: What is the most challenging aspect? A: The most challenging aspect of clay target shooting is getting used to new traps that you have not seen or practiced on before. This is what Chicksands is good at, every time I go there is always at least one new trap either facing another direction, or going long or short, it makes you realise that the smallest differences can really put your shooting to the test. Q: Any advice or tips for anyone wanting to get involved in clay target shooting? A: Don’t be scared. When I first started, I was really conscious that other people were hitting more than me and that they all had their own gun. But I soon realised that nobody judges you and they are always willing to help. This allowed Does your child have an amazing talent? me to focus on getting better which boosted my if so, please get in touch at admin@livinglifemagazine.co.uk confidence at shooting. 24
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puzzles
The January edition
CROSSWORD Answers on P9
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WHAT’S ON GUIDE it’s a date
SPORTS, HEALTH & WELLBEING
What:
Business Focus Meeting
What:
run shefford running club
When:
Wednesday 8th January
When:
Weekly Mon/Thurs
Business Focus Network Meeting, 2nd Weds of each month, 7pm at The Crown pub in Shillington, FREE! Info: FB ‘Business Focus’ or Emma Anthony, 07720 383320
Run Shefford organise two running sessions per week on Monday and Thursday at 7.15pm. Starts at the Shefford STMA
What:
Quiz Night at The Orchard
What:
Get Fit With Tessa
When:
Wednesday 15th January
When:
Weekly Mon/Thurs
An evening of fun & food. Tickets £10 per person (includes dinner), arrive at 7pm for 7.30pm start at The Orchard, Fairfield, 01462 835525
food, drink & markets What:
Vegan Food & Gift Fair
When:
Sunday 26th January
The Vegan Gift Fair coming to Biggleswade. 40 vegan stallholders. 10am - 4pm at the Weatherley Centre. Tickets: £1 in advance (eventbrite.co.uk) or £2.50 on the door.
CLUBS, GROUPS AND SOCIETIES
Aerobic Classes, Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30pm at Clifton Community Centre, for further info contact Tessa on 07787 970810 www.getfitwithtessa.com
What:
Henlow Netball Club
When:
Every Tuesday Evening
Netball Training at Henlow Academy 7-8:30pm. Training costs £3.50. We always welcome new players! Contact Julie Hepburn 07766 492037 Juleshep82@yahoo.co.uk
What:
Tai Chi Shefford
When:
Sundays & Mondays
Drop-in classes available for beginners on Mondays at 2.30pm or on Sundays at 6.30pm. Located in Shefford Community Hall.
What:
Over 60s Coffee Club
What:
Boxing for Fitness with L-FIT
When:
Weekly Wednesdays
When:
Wednesday Evenings 8.15pm
What:
Campton Gardening Club (Trugs & Trowels)
What:
Callanetics exercise class
When:
Monday 6th January
When:
Tuesday Evenings
Shefford WI
What:
Kids Run Free
When:
1st / 3rd Saturday
The club meets up between 9:30-11am. Annual membership is £5. If you want more information about the club, simply contact Sue or John Francis on 01234 381533
A look back at 2019 and looking forward to a full programme of events in 2020. Meetings start 7.30pm at Campton Village Hall, Gravenhurst Rd, Campton. What: When:
3rd Tuesday of the Month
Shefford WI meeting, held on 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Community Hall (next to Lemon Plaice) from 7.30pm. Info: sheffordwi@gmail.com
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At Henlow Pavilion, 8.15pm. Limited spaces, booking in advance required. For more info get in touch! lauraozholl@ hotmail.com www.l-fit.co.uk
Toned muscles, Better shape, Stronger body! 7pm-8.15pm every Tuesday evening. Henlow Methodist Church (High St, Henlow) Call Cathy 01462 811568
Millennium Green Park, Purcell Way SG17 5RY. Arrive at 8:45 am for warm ups and the running starts at 09:00 am for an hour. Visit www.kidsrunfree.co.uk
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MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT
family & Children
What:
2B40 feat. Reggae Reggae Daz
What:
When:
Tuesday 31st December
When:
2B40 featuring Reggae Reggae Dax LIVE in Shefford at The White Hart, 8.30pm - 2am, Bring in the new year in style!
Hartbeeps
Weekly Fridays
8.30am-12.30pm. The most original, musical, baby, toddler and pre-school class on the planet. For info contact Jodi Heaysman 07735 572828. Shefford Community Hall.
What:
Presenting Magenta Slipperz
What:
Rhyme Time
When:
Saturday 4th January
When:
Thursdays
Come along to the Cornerstone for some floor fillers, plenty of laughs and enough glitter to out glitter Lady GaGa. Dancing starts at 8.30pm prompt
Bring your little ones along to sing while they learn (term time only). Book your place. Suitable for pre-school children. 10-10:30am and 11-11:30am. Shefford Library
What:
Cinderella Panto
What:
When:
11th & 18th January
When:
The Meppershall Players present Cinderella at the STMA in Shefford. Tickets £10 (evening) £5 (matinee), ticketsource. co.uk/themeppershallplayers or 01462 816336
Campton School of Dance Weekly
Shefford - Mondays after school - Ballet, Tap and Modern. Campton – Tues & Weds after school - Ballet, Tap and Modern. Contact: Lynda 07765 964495
What:
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
What:
Shefford Majorettes
When:
Various Dates/Times (31st Jan - 8th Feb)
When:
Tuesdays 6.45pm - 8.30pm (term time only)
Pantomine by HATS Drama Group at the Meppershall Village Hall, Tickets: £10/£7/£30 (Family) www.ticketsource.co.uk/ hats-drama
What:
Cinderella A Rock n Roll Panto
When:
23&24 Jan 7.30pm, 25 Jan 2pm & 7.30pm
Henlow Village Drama Group 40th Anniversary, Tickets on sale from - 2nd Jan 2020, 85 High Street Henlow 01462 815392 What:
Rod Stewart Tribute
When:
Saturday 15th February
Charity event at Meppershall Village Hall, tickets £10, contact Helen 07989 914941, proceeds for Children with Autism, doors open 7.30pm What:
Quiz Night at The Bridge
When:
Every Wednesday
Time to get your team together and your thinking caps on! Quiz night, every Wednesday at The Bridge pub in Shefford from 8pm, with rolling jackpot cash prize!
We meet at the STMA Hall in Shefford. All abilities welcome Ages 6-18. Contact Kate on 07906 445222 for more information.
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