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Issue 2 August 2019

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FOCUSON

Kids & Adventure

Also inside

Kid’s Got Talent What’s On Guide Scene by you

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billy the squirrel keeps running away - help us find him!

Help us find Billy the squirrel, he’s hiding in one of the adverts in this edition.

If you find him you could win £25!

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The opinions expressed in LivingLife magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the editors, publisher or their agents. Whilst every reasonable care is taken to ensure the accuracy of information included within this publication, the publishers take no responsibility for any errors or omissions in LivingLife Magazine. The content is not to be reproduced in any form without permission of the publisher.

NOTE FROM THE EDITOrS A very warm welcome to the second edition of LivingLife, the magazine devoted to the communities of Arlesey, Stondon, and Henlow. The launch of the magazine has gone really well and it has been reassuring to have received so much positive feedback from both our readers and advertisers. We really do hope that our magazine delivers both value and enjoyment to the community.

The August edition is packed full of interesting articles and captivating images which will hopefully help get your summer off to a good start and our What’s On Guide is the best place to go to find out what is happening in the local area during the summer holidays.

| Andrew Martin |

This month our FocusOn topic is all about ‘Kids & Adventure’ and inside you will find articles covering obstacle course racing (OCR), youth cycling at RAF Henlow and of course our Kid’s Got Talent feature.

Elsewhere we have an update from Artisans in the Yard, some amazing photos in | John McBurney | Scene By You, challenge your brain with our Spot the Difference and Crossword puzzles, our delivery boys pay a visit to The Crown pub in Henlow and look out for our brand new regular feature, SoundARC’s interview with…The Long Riders.

This month’s cover photo is an aerial shot of St. Mary’s Church in Henlow, with vivid purple skies, captured at sunset.

Kind Regards, Andrew & John

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6 Henlow youth cycling Teaching local children the fundamentals of cycling

8 muddy good fun Gill Govier explains all you need to know about Obstacle Course Racing.

10 kid’s got talent We showcase the amazing talents of local children

12 do you fancy going for a run?

Why not join a local running club to help keep you motivated

14 artisans in the yard Visit the Artisans on Groovy Gallery Day. See voucher inside!

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19 money matters

TABLE OF CONTENTS A big welcome to our new advertisers this month......

arcade pet supplies chandlers stores 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

Competition Winner

JUNE

a big well done to:

SARAH COOPER who found Billy the Squirrel and WON £25

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Our regular feature touching on all things financial.

20 soundarc’s interview with....

The Long Riders. 10 quick fire questions with one of our local bands.

22 delivery boys’ review We check out and review the local eateries whilst delivering the mag

24 august crossword Our monthly brain teaser. Can you solve the clues and complete the puzzle.

25 diddy directory The cost effective way to get your business noticed

26 scene by you Your chance to submit your photos to be included in the magazine

28 what’s on guide This month’s guide for everything happening in the local area

30 spot the difference Test your observational skills with our tricky brain-teaser

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FOCUSON

henlow youth cycling

Contribution thanks to

Mark Bradley

Henlow Youth Cycling henlowyouth@gmail.com

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enlow Youth cycling was born from an idea of giving young cycle racers somewhere to transfer their skills between their off-road and road season. We have a small but technical road circuit that is provided to us by RAF Henlow, it’s a fantastic facility that we have and unlike anything else locally. We also have room for younger riders to hone their skills. During the winter we have use of an off-road area that we use to teach Cyclocross skills.

What started out with a mere 6-10 attendees has steadily grown to over 30 children attending each session. Starting off with 1 British Cycling level 2 coach and a level 1 coach we have continued to develop not only the children but also the parents, we now have 5 level 2 trained coaches.

We have children from the age of 5 who have recently learned to ride through to 16-year olds that are racing at county and national levels. Our group provides coaching for a few clubs in the area, we have children that represent Hitchin Nomads, Icknield road club, Milton Keynes CC and plenty of children that just want to ride their bikes in a non-competitive environment.

We teach children the fundamentals of cycling, everything from pedalling and braking all the way through to gear selection and cornering techniques. During the summertime we will concentrate on road riding, and during the winter we will move onto the grass, this is more difficult for the younger ones, but they soon get to grips with it. It also means that we don’t have to cancel sessions due to water laying on the circuit. All the children are encouraged, but not forced to race at the winter muddy monsters’ series that is organised by British cycling and hosted by various clubs from the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire areas. These events allow them to put into practice the skills they have learnt.

With RAF Henlow set to close in the next few years we would love to have secured a training area that would mean the legacy of RAF Henlow and what it has provided to the local area could continue to operate. We hope to find a local company or individual who could help us approach the local councils to show the work we are doing with the community, in the hope that they may be able to provide us somewhere, this is a long way off yet but there’s no reason not to plan for the future!

To find out more, please get in touch via our Facebook page: Youth cycling @ RAF Henlow 6

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Muddy Good Fun!

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Contribution thanks to

Gill Govier Fit 4 OCR Ltd

07720882611 info@fit4ocr.com

et yourself outdoors and active, improving fitness, learning new skills and using up tons of energy by getting stuck into Obstacle Course Racing (OCR).

Obstacle arenas are fun-filled fitness facilities which will get you running, jumping, climbing, crawling, balancing, swinging and carrying as well as, optionally, getting thoroughly covered in mud!

Everyone supports each other and you will quickly make new friends whilst improving strength, speed and stamina. You don’t have to go to a major event like Tough Mudder to enjoy the OCR experience, there are local, inexpensive facilities which operate all the year round providing a great venue to take a group of children or adults for team bonding, outdoor fitness training or an unusual birthday party.

Either get yourself along to a weekly class, hire the venue privately for your sports team, scouts/guides or just a group of friends. Or get the kids involved in a seasonal activity, for example “Children’s Active Hour” which operates during school half term and throughout the summer holidays.

Some obstacles you’ll find very easy, others will need some skill and practice, gradually building up confidence and overcoming any fear of heights or confined spaces.

Professional, insured, fitness personnel experienced in Obstacle Course Racing are on hand to ensure you learn all the techniques needed. You will have a brilliant time!

See you in the mud!

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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: Robyn Betteridge Age: 7 from: lower stondon Q. Briefly explain your talent.

I am one of the UK’s youngest performing contortionists. Being very bendy, I can twist and bend my body into strange and unnatural positions!

Q. How did you become a contortionist?

I found out about contortion via YouTube and used to copy the moves from people’s videos. My mummy and daddy were worried I would hurt myself so researched the art of contortion and found me a trainer in London.

Q. When do you practice, who with and for how long?

I travel from Lower Stondon to London most weeks to train 1 -2 hours with my amazing coach, Pixie Le Knot. I also train a lot at home. I attend gymnastics, ballet and swimming each week. I love to be very active.

Q. Are you a member of a club?

I am not a member of a contortion club as such, but more part of a contortion family. Pixie Le Knot, my trainer, has students aged from 7 and upwards. I train 1 on 1, but also sometimes train in groups which is great fun. I love working with all my contortion friends.

Q. What do you love about contortion?

I love that It is very different and rare to find fellow contortionists. I love the reaction from people when I perform a move - it can really shock people.

Q. What is your number one challenge being a contortionist?

You have to train hard and often to maintain and improve your flexibility. This can make you 10

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very tired and also very hungry lol.

Breathing correctly is also very important as it can lead to headaches otherwise.

Q. What are your goals/dreams/visions?

I have only been formally training for one year and already have had the most amazing time and opportunities. I was recently signed up by Kids London Ltd. who are a modelling and acting performance agency. I would love to perform for the Queen, be in a movie and inspire others to try contortion.

Q. Is it dangerous being a contortionist?

Being naturally flexible and young with proper training, no it is not. For safety, it is important that strength, body awareness, stability, and control are trained along with flexibility. I only train within the range that is appropriate for me. You need to make sure you warm up properly. Medical surveys show that contortionists and yogis not only have a great resistance to every day complaints, pain and disease, but their general health is excellent and they tend to live considerably longer than people in any other profession.

Q. Do you enter competitions or perform in shows and have you ever won any prizes? So far I have performed in two London shows directed by Pixie Le Knot and recently performed in two shows at the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage as a special guest for BX Dance.

Q. Any advice or tips for anyone wanting to become a contortionist?

Do what I did and learn some basic moves from Instagram and YouTube, if you like it, go and find a trainer to properly practice.

You can follow my contortion journey on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, search @robyn_contortion

Does your child have an amazing talent?

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health

fancy going for a run?

Why not join a local club to help keep motivated This month we invite local running clubs to introduce themselves and explain a little about what they do and offer. If you are already a runner or are thinking about taking up running then please read on to find out more about your local running clubs.

North Herts Road Runners (NHRR)

North Herts Road Runners is a friendly club based in Letchworth Garden City. Known as the Squirrels, the club’s members include the full range of running abilities, from social joggers to athletes representing England and GB. The club takes part in county and national competitions, and competes successfully in local leagues in both road running and cross country.

The North Herts Road Runners host the popular Standalone 10k every October, and the Greenway Challenge, a springtime run around Letchworth’s Greenway. Other events hosted by the club include Run Round the Garden, 5K and 1-mile races around the centre of Letchworth, and First Saturday of the Month, a free-to-enter timed 5k at Norton Common. The club trains in the centre of Letchworth on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For more info, please visit www.nhrr.org.uk.

Hitchin Running Club

Hitchin running club, also known affectionately as the Hares! We are a very friendly club based at Hitchin Rugby Club. We meet every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. Tuesday is the entry level/ beginners session, and Wednesday and Sunday is for frequent/regular runners. We have a variety of fun and interesting sessions, from normal runs to club challenges and we are part of a running league too. Check us out and get in touch today! Please visit www.hitchinrunningclub.co.uk

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Shefford Runners

Have you ever thought about taking up running but have never actually made it out of the comfort of your own home? Or maybe you already run and would like to run as part of a group? If your answer is ‘Yes’ then hopefully, we at Shefford Runners can help! We are a friendly, England Athletics affiliated running group operating from the STMA in Shefford which has been running for four years. Our sessions cater for all abilities of runners and we have hosted several successful ‘Couch to 5K’ courses over the years. Our leaders have received training and are insured by England Athletics to organise and run group led sessions. We offer a free 6 week trial period, after which, it is only £15 for the whole year which includes your STMA membership!

Feel free to come along to one of our sessions on a Monday or Thursday at 19:15 or join up on our ‘RunShefford’ Facebook group and to keep an eye open on what we have going on!

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COMMUNITY

Artisans in the yard a poem by Marje Fitt

Take a wander down the alleyway, beside the Builder’s store, And come across a gallery with treasures you’ll adore.

On show the skill of artisans, their work for all to see.

It gilds the walls, delights the soul, all there for you and me!

Sometimes you’ll find objects in wood, or ironmongery.

Some wall art made from resin with surprising artistry.

A card selection you will find, sweet smelling candles too, A superb choice of jewellery, and paintings - come and view!

And if it’s furniture you seek that’s different from the rest, Then look no further, have a browse, we’ll stir your interest!

So tell the arty friends you know to give The Yard a try.

It’s different! It’s a changing scene in Shefford... do drop by!

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Contribution thanks to

Annette Glenn and collective Artisans

Artisans in the Yard FB@Artisansintheyard

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY “Shefford needs a place like this” “Wow, a real treasure trove!”

“Such lovely things on display!”

“I have just the place for that” “I’m looking for a present for my wife’s birthday” “What a great new venture!”

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did you know?.......

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tudents who stay on at school after GCSE and are resident in the Parish of Stondon (Lower or Upper) are entitled to grants from the ‘Rands Educational Foundation’.

This applies to 16-18 year olds and students still in education until 25 years old, but not second degrees.

There can be other grants available, but they must be for educational based activities. Please go to the charity’s web site www.rands.org.uk for the relevant information and forms.

If you have any problems please contact either Ruth Simkins - 01462 850257 davidandruth@keme.co.uk or Michael Cooper - 01462 816759 m.cooper630@btinternet.com

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Grand Opening of Chandlers Shefford Country Stores

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ur Chandlers country store team were pleased to welcome and meet many pet, equestrian and country enthusiasts at our Grand opening of the Shefford Store on 22nd June.

Not only this but we also met many new canine friends, all of who enjoyed a complimentary pigs ear!! We had a fun time delivering competitions, quizzes and free tea and cake to our visitors, with lemon drizzle the firm favourite on such a beautiful sunny day. We had lots of fabulous entries into the Bruder, Siku, Schleich and Crafty Pony colouring competition and the competition winners were all pleased to come and collect their prizes.

At the open day our brand experts from Milwaukee power tools, Top Spec and Emerald Green horse feed, Nettex equestrian supplements and Skinners dog food, were kept busy with lots of questions and providing valuable advice.

We had many promotions running across the store with some of the most popular being discounts on natural dog treats and Kong dog toys, Ariat clothing and footwear offers, Weatherbeeta prime and le Mieux reductions and special prizes on Stihl.

Our first 50 customers were all delighted to receive a free gift with purchase, either pet, equine or country store themed. Not only that but we had free goody bags from many of our brands and a make your own goody bag from Allen and Page.

We really look forward to welcoming all those that we met on the day and many new faces.

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s r y e e t Mon Mat

Low interest rates are so bad for savers, should I keep my money under the bed?

We are all feeling the rising cost of making ends meet and worry that the outcome of Brexit will hit our pockets even harder. One solution is to make our savings work harder than leaving funds under the bed or in the bank at low interest.

One opportunity is to learn about linking our savings to the FTSE 100 Index. The amount you get back at any time goes up when the index rises and falls when it goes down. So you can make a profit or a loss depending on when you draw your money out. But why do I suggest this might be an opportunity at the moment? As I write, the index is more than 10% lower than it’s all time high and in the past the index has always returned to its highest level and then risen even higher.

Unless history fails to repeat itself there is a profit of 10% or more to be made by putting money in that you might not need to draw in the short term.

Money in the bank earning half a per cent interest per annum would take 20 years to earn 10%! Few would doubt that the Index of the performance of Britain’s largest 100 companies will take that long to recover. Google ‘FTSE 100 index Tracker funds’ and learn more about it or email us for more information.

If you have questions that you need answered to do with savings and investments you can contact Robert at harrisfinancialfriend@gmail.com Robert’s job is not to give financial advice but to use simple explanations that help you along the way

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’s C R A d n Sou w e i v r e t n i with.....

The Long Riders are a five piece pop and rock covers band with a wealth of experience, and can been seen playing clubs and pubs around the Herts, Beds & Bucks area.

1. How did you meet?

Barry put the band together four years ago with friends.

2. What does your band name mean?

We took the name from the 1980’s western film.

3. Your biggest influences?

Los Pacaminos.

4. In order of band members, who’d come first/ last in a 100m sprint 1st Sam (Drummer) 2nd Duncan (Keyboard) 3rd John (Bass) 4th Barry (Rhythm guitar) 5th Frank (Lead guitar) 5. What do you enjoy most about being a musician?

Giving the punters a night to remember.

To find out more about all things The Long Riders and where to catch them live, please visit their Facebook page @TheLongRidersuk

6. What do you prefer, gigging or recording?

Gigging.

7. Favourite song of yours to play live?

Another Brick in the Wall.

8. If you could play in any other band, who would it it be?

I’m happy playing with The Long Riders (Barry).

9. The Beatles or Rolling Stones?

Rolling Stones.

10. Bacon sandwich - red or brown sauce?

No sauce!

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COMMUNITY

DELIVERY BOYS’ REVIEW

by John McBurney & Andrew Martin

We check out the local restaurants & eateries

Our two man delivery team (Andrew & John) will deliver over 5300 magazines across Arlesey, Stondon & Henlow. It’s no mean feat and after a gruelling nine hour day our delivery boys are ravenous! To celebrate the launch of the new magazine we decided to treat ourselves to a slap up feed at The Crown pub in Henlow.

The Crown is pretty pub, full of traditional character and charm with exposed beams and open fireplaces, but also has many contemporary touches giving it a fresh, modern feel.

Once inside we were immediately greeted by our friendly host and we were kindly ushered to our table. Our waitress, called Katy, soon arrived with menus at hand. It certainly has a relaxed and calming atmosphere and we were immediately offered drinks and time to unwind whilst perusing the tempting menu.

The menu at The Crown is excellent, with a wide range of options catering for all tastes, including starters, sharers, burgers, traditional mains, and a daily special board which also includes the Josper Grill which offers a daily selection of meat cuts and fish. There’s also a fine array of desserts and an extensive cheese board. It’s entirely up to you, you can eat light or you can eat big!

Andrew ordered the thyme and garlic half roast chicken with baby spring vegetables and fondant potato. John ordered from the special board, the pork and herb meatballs, 22

tagliatelle in a fresh tomato sauce with parmesan. The roast chicken was perfect with vegetables cooked just right, with just the right amount of bite to them. The pork meatballs were succulent, almost melting in your mouth.

We both agreed, the food was absolutely delicious.

For dessert Andrew opted for ice cream, a 3 scoop combination of raspberry and chocolate, whereas John ordered a large cappuccino. After our meal we had the opportunity to talk with Jo, the duty manager and also Scott, the head chef. It was great to talk to them about the pub, the menu and the food. We also discovered that the pub offers accommodation with 5 stunning bedrooms available to rent.

We were also keen to find out more about the ‘Bottomless Brunch’ which is available on Saturday morning, a two course brunch menu, tea or coffee, plus bottomless booze. Now that is tempting!

This Month’s Review

The Crown 2 High St, Henlow SG16 6BS

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LivingLife Magazine visited the Arlesey Resource Centre to discover what’s on during August…

Family Events: Tues 3.30-5pm – Drop In LEGO Club.

Wed & Fri 10.30am – Story & Craft - £1.50 including refreshments.

Sat 10.30am – Catch-up Story & Craft, in case you missed it.

20th Jul - 7th Sep: Register your child for this year’s FREE Summer Reading Challenge and they can collect stickers and gifts whilst enjoying their reading.

2nd Aug: Children’s Author Lou Treleaven joins us to read her new book “The Pirate who Lost his Name” and to make parrot crafts. £2.50 per child including refreshments.

Adult Only: Thurs 2pm – Pins & Needles – Bring your needlework or knitting etc and meet up with others who share your hobby.

Last Thursday of the month, 2.15-3pm - Read & Recommend. Pop along to our relaxed book group, for a chat and a cuppa.

10th Sep - 15th Oct: 6 week Creative Writing course for beginners. Tutor led £40 per person.

To find out more, contact the resource centre direct.

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puzzles

The August edition

CROSSWORD Answers on P27

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SCENE BY YOU Your chance to share your favourite photos

Submit your photo for the next edition www.livinglifemagazine.co.uk/myphotos

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2 5 A big thanks to this month’s submissions

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Eliza

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Juliet Drew

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Linda Parcell

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Rodger Pannell

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Russell Lee-Jones

Toy Story clouds Morning over Bail Wood Henlow

Heron at Henlow Lakes Red sky over Arlesey Fergus in the field, Arlesey

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WHAT’S ON GUIDE it’s a date

SPORTS, HEALTH & WELLBEING

What:

Flitwick Classic Car & Bike Show

What:

Arlesey Indoor Short Mat Bowls

When:

Sunday 4th August

When:

Every Friday

Fantastic display of classic cars, bikes and lorries including live music, food court, stalls and entertainment for children.

Adults £3, children FREE. Rufus Centre, Flitwick, 12-4pm

Equipment & lessons provided (please bring flat soled shoes), Arlesey Community Centre, 1:15pm for 1:30-4pm.

Interested? Contact Neil - 01462 731228

What:

Groovy Gallery Day

What:

Clifton Farm Run

When:

Saturday 24th August

When:

Sunday 29th September

‘At Artisans in the Yard’ 10am - 4pm, 44 High Street, Shefford. Don’t forget the Voucher! Framed paintings £5 off!

Selected items down 10%! Family friendly

food, drink & markets What:

Pop Up Tea Rooms

When:

Wednesday & Fridays 2-5pm

Homemade cakes & scones, tea & coffee, to eat in or takeaway, afternoon teas (bookable), at Arlesey MUGA building

What:

Henlow Eat Feast

When:

Friday 2nd Aug & 6th Sept

Great food, music, alcohol, child friendly, vegan & veggie, an array of international flavours. Millennium Field, Henlow, 4-9pm.

CLUBS, GROUPS AND SOCIETIES

5K & 3K Routes, Off-road (tracks/grass), Clifton Bury Farm, 5K @11am, 3K @11.15am, £10 Adult, £5 Junior, entry form: www.clifton-beds.co.uk

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:

Boxing for Fitness Classes

When:

Wednesdays 7.30pm

On the green at Henlow Pavilion. Please get in touch for more info and to book a space www.l-fit.co.uk

What:

Youth Cycling at RAF Henlow

When:

Every Saturday

Available to all children aged 6-16, Saturday from 10am12pm, to come along please contact Mark Bradley on 07796 125996

What:

Read & Recommend

What:

Callanetics exercise class

When:

Last Thursday of the month

When:

Tuesday Evenings

At the Arlesey Resource Centre, 2.15-3pm.

Pop along to our relaxed book group, for a chat and a cuppa.

Toned muscles, Better shape, Stronger body!

7pm-8.15pm every Tuesday evening. Henlow Methodist Church (High St, Henlow) Call Cathy 01462 811568

What:

Pins & Needles

What:

Get Fit With Tessa

When:

Thursdays 2pm

When:

Weekly Mon/Thurs

Bring your needlework or knitting etc. & meet up with others who share your hobby, at the Arlesey Resource Centre

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Aerobic Classes, Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30pm at Clifton Community Centre, for further info contact Tessa on 07787 970810 www.getfitwithtessa.com

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MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT

family & Children

What:

Barnyard Junkies

What:

When:

Saturday 3rd August

When:

Live music with Barnyard Junkies, the 2nd visit to the Old Transporter Ale House (Henlow Camp) for this 4 piece band.

8:30 - 11pm.

Michael Bublé Tribute Event

What:

When:

Saturday 17th August

When:

ARC at the Bird in Hand

What:

When:

Saturday 17th August

When:

Nadeem Leigh - LIVE

What:

When:

Friday 23rd August

When:

What:

Reggae Reggae

When:

Sunday 25th August

Marley & More! 8pm until late at The True Briton, Arlesey.

Cocktails always available. Free Pool every Tuesday.

What:

Lazy Sunday Festival

When:

Sunday 25th August

Lazy Sunday Old Skool & Jungle Festival, hosted by Milwaukees at the Fox and Duck pub in Stotfold, 11am to 11pm.

Tickets from www.skiddle.com What:

A Kind of Mercury

When:

Friday 30th August

Freddie Mercury & Queen tribute, live at Arlesey Town Football Club, tickets £10 from www.eventbrite.co.uk, doors open 7pm, show starts at 8pm.

Saturday 7th September

Baby Signing Classes

Every Wednesday afternoon

Baby Signing Classes at Henlow Pavilion. We teach BSL with puppets and songs. Contact Jules Hepburn 07766 492037 Jules@thesigningcompany.co.uk

What:

“That one who went on The Voice”, Nadeem Leigh returns to The Admiral, Clifton for an August Bank Holiday special, from 9pm, FREE event.

Art Competition

Arlesey Summer Fete, Art Competition, theme: “Summertime”, please submit entry on A4 paper with child’s name, age & contact details on back.

What:

Join us from 5:30pm at the Bird in Hand, Henlow Camp for a great mix of rock music from David Bowie to Pink. Follow ARC on FB (@archerts) for specific gig times.

Saturday 7th September

Arlesey Summer Fete returns for another fun filled afternoon! From 12-5pm at the Arlesey Recreation Ground.

What:

Meppershall Village Hall 8 pm til late. Tickets £10 Contact Helen 07989 914941. Proceeds for Alzheimer’s Research

Arlesey Summer Fete

family events Weekly

Drop In Lego Club: Tues 3.30-5pm, Story & Craft: Fri 9:30 OR Sat 10:30 £1.50, Rhyme Time: Weds (term time) 9:3010.15am, at Arlesey Resource Centre.

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Spot the Difference Let our tricky puzzle test out your observation skills Answers can be found on P27

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