The Fuddler August 2017

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Greetings to everyone and of course a very warm welcome to this jam packed edition of your Fuddler!

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dhcoxbuilding@hotmail.co.uk Saturday 9th September is the date for this year’s Flitton and Greenfield Gala Day which is held at Flitton & Greenfield Village Hall and Recreation Ground, Greenfield Road, Flitton MK45 5DR. The event is from 1.00pm until 5.00pm, and admission is free.

Flitton and Greenfield Gala is an annual event to raise funds for good causes of Flitton and Greenfield. This year we are raising funds for a defibrillator outside the village hall. This year’s theme is “National Teddy Bear Day”. The opening of the Gala starts with the Gala Queen's vehicle procession through Greenfield, Flitton and Wardhedges from 12.45pm and the crowning of the Gala Queen in the village hall at 1pm. Activities include Army Cadet Corps of Drums, Ampthill singers, Zumba, Ampthill Town Band, Jazzercise, Stotfold Twirlers, Decorate a teddy biscuit, Bear treasure hunt, Marmalade cake competition, Football tournament, Grand raffle, Stalls, Tug of war and traditional games. Licensed Bar, BBQ, Hot drinks, Cakes and Ice Cream. A great day out for all the family! Bring your teddy along for National Bear Day! For more information all enquiries contact Simon Sadler on 01525 861727 or flittonsadler1@btinternet.com or Margaret Lowe on 01525 861111.

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Flitwick Gardeners Association are holding their Annual Show at Flitwick Village Hall on 19th August. The event starts at 3.00pm and entry is free. Afternoon teas will be served, and there will be vegetables, flowers and fruit as well as cookery and crafts. A raffle will also be held.

Calling all Artists! St Andrew’s Church in Ampthill is holding an Art Exhibition and sale from 20th - 22nd October.

For further details and an entry form please telephone 01525 404625 or email a_bhodges@btinternet.com Once again, The Friends of Ampthill’s Christmas Lights are also holding their very popular Quiz Night, with Lasagne or Bangers & Mash supper (vegetarian option available on request) at The Cross Keys Pub, Pulloxhill on Friday 6th October at 7.30 for 8.00pm.

You are invited to enter teams of up to 4 persons - £12.00 each person which includes supper.

To book your place please call Phil - 07904 953096 Donna 01525 844171 or Richard 01525 403141.

All proceeds in aid of Ampthill’s Christmas Lights.

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With The Duchess of Troll

Reflections in the Dewpond.

'The Old House'

The Wash House Shed door, flung open, to enjoy a most precious sunny summer's afternoon, The Five Friends enjoying the day, the company of each other, the telling of stories and of course food and drink. The neat and tidy garden of Sam Ilex hummed with bumble bees gathering the nectar from the pea and bean plants, the multitude of cottage flowers, as they visited for the food to make honey, pollen laided legs fertilized the waiting plants. The sunflowers heading skyward first to attract the busy bees, towered above the garden wall.

Sam Ilex grew these every year the dual purpose plant feed the birds in the winter, and provided a backdrop

for the rest of the planting.

At last the Mrs Sam trotted down the brick winding path from the house to The Wash House Shed, carrying a large wooden tray, covered with a cloth, hiding the tray contents. The tray placed on the cricket table, on the newly laid table cloth, which Dapper Charlie, under instructions from The Mrs Sam had placed neatly in place. The large old fashioned jug filled with a cold drink and beside a plate of homemade butterfly cakes.

As The Mrs Sam poured the drink contents for The Five Friends, a memory of long ago she recalled and shared her story. Great Aunt Lizzie had been house bound for many years, this didn't deter her from being active in the village of Houghton Conquest. Making the most delicious homemade lemonade was a pleasure that she so excelled.

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However Great Auntie Gertie let slip how the 'receipt' (old word for recipe) was made.

Draw fresh water from the well, or newly installed piped water into a black kettle put on blacklead range to boil.

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The beauty of this recipe, The Mrs Sam informed The Five Friends, is that it is a summer drink, but is so

good hot in winter when colds and flu etc are about. The honey is such a good natural sweetener, even children like this Great Aunt Lizzie’s Lemonade.

The Old Boys were busy sucking the pieces of lemon, the honey had seeped into the fruit, making a tasty treat.

Who would have thought that a simple lemonade recipe that had probably been The Mrs Sam's Great Grandmothers was still as popular in this modern age. The Five Friends remarked that so often the simple things in life give the greatest pleasure as they munched through the butterfly cakes.

Simple it may be but all agreed the memories are worth more than gold.

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With Jimmy The Voice This month JTV has kindly sent us this lovely picture of a deckchair under a palm tree and three birds gently flying through the sky ...

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4) Did you know that Beethoven had to have exactly 60 coffee beans in his cup of coffee?

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Julio’s Top Tip: Convert your sofa into a 'Sofa bed' by simply forgetting your wife's birthday.

'August 25th. Happy Anniversary Jilly.

The Royal Oak was only 45 years ago!!!

All my love Peter xxx.'

17th August Happy Birthday to my best friend, not the oldest but certainly the best. Jim xxx

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16th August Darling husband, we have survived three years, who knew?

There may still be trouble ahead but at least it’s together.

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5. Who created ‘Inspector Mallet’?

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8. I f y o u s u f f e r e d f r o m ‘Aurophobia’ what would you fear?

9. What sort of creature is a ‘Basenji’?

10. In which year were Bank Holidays introduced to the UK?

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Pop along, join in, bring a team and pencils at the ready. Calling all quizmasters we are always on the lookout for new talent to host our weekly evening of questions & answers.

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Pop in for an afternoon of ‘freeplay’ and healthy competition from 3.33 till the wee small hours.

SAVE THE DATE!!

Saturday 21st October It’s our annual Pie Festival!

THIS MONTH’S CHESS PUZZLE Once again it’s white to play and checkmate is achieved in 2 moves. But how? If you can help, please pop in and let us know and while you are here you could always enjoy a beer!

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND Guest Landlord in the house! Our favourite rough diamond is back, so be nice!

Sunday 27th August Watch the Belgian Grand Prix in our newly refurbished Games Room

Monday 28th August Bank Holiday Blues - banish the end of summer sadness - pop in for customers’ choice on Spotify, boozy banter and hopefully West Terrace sunshine glory!

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Oh where oh where has the hot weather gone, oh where, oh where can it be, With our store stacked high with all our summer goodies as far as the eye can see.

We have beers we have lagers we have wine also chilled Please bring the hot weather back for me.

With a new range of summer toys that have just arrived There is still a chance our hot weather will still arrive.

A new range of dogs treats and bones we have in There’s too many to list I wouldn’t know where to begin, So why not just pop in. puzzle books, ice creams, multi pack drinks, Summer holiday essentials don’t you all think.

So when the rain stops and the sun comes out, I hope to see you all out and about.

And to all our Maulden readers, I hear the Co-op is closing soon, But it’s not going to be all doom and gloom, We are still here with products galore And we can even deliver newspapers straight to your door, Just give us a call or just pop in, Tell us a date you wish your news delivery to begin.

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(All Served 12pm-9pm) Sunday- Quality Sunday Roasts - £12.95 (Served 12pm-6pm) The full a la carte menu will also be available alongside the weekly specials.

Also Served from 12-6pm In order to provide the best possible advice, first we like to get to know you.

If you would like a free no obligation introduction meeting to discuss your accountancy and tax planning needs, then get in touch today and we’ll arrange to meet with you.

A Selection of Freshly Prepared Ciabatta’s & Specials Serving food 7 days a week (Until 9.00pm Monday to Saturday and 12.00 to 6.00pm Sunday)

To Book call 01525 280565

CALL OR EMAIL DEREK STORY TODAY ON: +44 (0)7790 672 699 / DEREK_STORY@YAHOO.CO.UK

The White Horse, 1 Mill Road, Husborne Crawley, Bedford, Mk43 0XE www.whitehorsehusbornecrawley.squarespace.com whitehorsehc@gmail.com.

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OSSORY ARMS 9 Arthur Street, Ampthill 07791 908699 www.ossoryarms.co.uk

WE ARE HIRING STAFF Looking for part time staff to work weekend shifts during August. From September onwards full time hours will be available with the opportunity to gain a Cellar Management qualification and a NVQ in hospitality, a personal licence and other Greene King opportunities.

Bedfordshire’s first ‘Micro-Museum’ has arrived in Ampthill.

Doors opened to the museum on Aragon Day in celebration of Ampthill’s rich history.

The Micro-Museum will be Bedfordshire’s smallest museum. It is located within the showroom of family-run business Ampthill Fireplaces. The museum documents Ampthill’s history from Norman times to current day. Visitors to the micro-museum will learn about the town’s association with Henry VIII and why Kit Williams chose Ampthill as the hiding place for the treasure of his 1979 book Masquerade.

The development of the museum has been funded by Ampthill Fireplaces. James Gray, 27, Managing Director of Ampthill Fireplaces says: “When we started the showroom renovations, I realised we could do something interesting with the space upstairs.

And then when I spoke to people in the town, a museum seemed like the perfect idea. Ampthill’s a small place but it has a big history.”

“The support we’ve received for our business from the local community has always been overwhelming. This is our way of giving something back.”

Local historian John Heele says, who has curated the museum’s collection says: “We have long wanted to have space in Ampthill to tell the town’s story but had almost given up on the idea for good as it was going to be far too expensive. The generosity of James and the Ampthill Fireplaces team now means we can share Ampthill’s illustrious history with people for the first time.”

Thérèse Gray, Co-Founder of Ampthill Fireplaces says: “I am so pleased to see this project come to fruition. Ampthill is a beautiful market town with a fascinating history and a great place to live and work. I hope this inspires more people to come and visit Ampthill and frequent the locally run shops, restaurants and bars the town has to offer.”

Admission to the museum is free of charge.

Join us for fun in the sun every Sunday at our BBQ from 3pm Ice pops for the kids and tins of 7up or Pepsi only £1

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Gentle Touch Healing are starting relaxation classes at Silsoe Community Sports Centre, Silsoe on the 2nd & 4th Thursday each month from 7.45 to 8.45pm. Forthcoming dates: 10th & 24th August. For more details please call 01525 863906 or see www.gentletouchhealing.org.uk

36 Dunstable Street, Ampthill Telephone 01525 634857 3000+ Ales from April 2010 THE PERMANENT BEER FEST SOUTH BEDS CAMRA PUB OF THE YEAR 2014 AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY Join us for a special Themed Beer Week

“It’s all about Flying” Friday 25th - Thursday 31st

CPRE Bedfordshire, a local countryside charity, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. To mark this, the charity is running a photography competition open to all, to build a picture of Bedfordshire’s much-loved countryside and green spaces, and glimpse how these are changing. The theme is: Bedfordshire - A Changing Landscape.

Entrants are encouraged to consider the ways that Bedfordshire’s landscape, countryside and greenspaces can be seen to change, throughout the year and over time, through natural or human factors. We hope people will be inspired by the theme and that we get entries from across Bedfordshire.

The competition is free and open to all - first prize - £100, second prize - £50 M&S vouchers. The deadline for entries is 16th October 2017. Full details about how to enter can be found on www.cprebeds.org.uk.

There are easy seated exercise workouts at Lavender Court Ampthill which is situated next to the Library. The meetings are every Tuesday 11-11.30am in the communal dining room and offer a fun way to keep your heart strong and your body flexible! You are invited to go along or for more information please call Anna on 07784 18887. £1.50 for non residents.

Ever changing beers from the cellar

Traditional English Music Night 2nd Tuesday of the month 8pm You can now see us on Facebook

Complete Tyre Support

Ampthill Writers’ Group meet at The Albion, first Wednesday of every Month 8pm You can’t B&T it!

CAMRA BEDS PUB OF THE YEAR 2013 OUR OTHER PUBS ARE: The Globe, Winfield Street, Dunstable (Bedfordshire Pub of the year 2010) - Tel: 01582 512300 The Wellington Arms, Wellington Street, Bedford (North Beds Pub of the year 2010) - Tel: 01234 308033 The Elm Tree, Orchard Street, Cambridge - Tel: 01223 502632

Call us now!

0844 8000 333 www.threecountiestyres.com

The Brewery Tap, North Bridge Street, Shefford Tel: 01462 628448

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The Crown Station Rd, Flitwick / MK45 1LA /01525 713737

A Proper Pub for Proper Opening Times People

MONDAY-THURSDAY 11.30 - 3 / 5:30 - 11

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

11.30 – MIDNIGHT

EVENTS COMING UP Sat 12th Aug – R’n’R 9pm Sat 26th Aug – Def Shepherd (rock and indi covers) 9pm Sat 2nd Sept – Karaoke 9pm Sat 16th Sept – The Intriguers 9pm Sat 7th Oct – The 88s 9pm Sat 21st Oct Karaoke Sat 4th Nov – Free Firework display and The Mainsion 9pm th Sat 11 Nov – Originals Live Music Night th Sat 18 Nov – R’n’R Sat 25th Nov – Karaoke Sat 2nd Dec – Last Resort 9pm Sat 16th Dec – The Journeymen 9pm Sat 23rd Dec – Karaoke

FOOD SERVED EVERYDAY 12 - 2:30 /6-8 OPEN SUNDAY 12 - 10:30 SUNDAY ROAST FROM 12 TILL 3.30

Large Beer Garden / Pool table & darts /Traditional HomeǦ Cooked Pub Food / Real Ale / Cocktails/ Live Music

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We need more men!

A local befriending charity is looking for more men to help make a real difference in the local community!

x x x x x x

Tel: 01525 403319 email: engineandtender@live.co.uk F: Find us on Facebook

OPEN ALL DAY Sunday to Thursday 12Ͳ11, Friday & Saturday 12Ͳ12

Ampthill’s premier sports bar showing Rugby, Football, Cricket, Golf and Formula 1.

Real ales this month are Abbot, Old Speckled Hen, Old Golden Hen, St Edmunds.

We also have Birra Moretti, Mini Prosecco and Strongbow cloudy apple.

New child friendly back garden.

Host your Birthday Party or Anniversary event with a barbeque on our lovely patio.

Outside bar available.

Contact Ken on 01525 403319

FOOD SERVED LUNCH & EVENINGS Glynis is offering delicious food Monday to Thursday 12Ͳ2 and 5Ͳ8 and on Fridays 12Ͳ2.

If you are in a rush you can always order in advance on 01525 403319

The Premiership kicks off at 7.45 on Friday 11th August

Arsenal v Leicester City ALL GAMES AND EVENTS SHOWN Ͳ EXCLUSIVE TO SKY & BT SPORT

Do you have couple of hours to spare each week?

Do you enjoy spending time chatting and listening?

Do you have a sense of humor?

Do you enjoy the occasional trip to the pub?

If yes then this is an opportunity for you!

Full training and support given and no prior experience of a life limiting illness required x But you do need warmth, reliability, empathy, common sense and a ready smile.

Interested in joining our lively team?

Then contact Nicola Mills 01234 743063 or email: respiteathomevolunteers@aol.co.uk Respite at Home Volunteers offers a FREE befriending service to people with life limiting illnesses and support to their carers at home.

Registered charity: 1161178 Next meeting - Tuesday September 26th at 2.30pm. Addison Centre, Kempston, Bedford. Lots of parking available.

David Gunn talks about his father Ben Gunn “How a childhood ambition evolved into a fascinating career in aviation. From WWll fighter pilot to the thrills and dangers of jet age test flying and beyond”.

Cup of tea and biscuit available before the meeting.

Visitors welcome.

For more information contact Betty Thomas on 01480 861 421

T Butlin Building and Plastering Est 1987

www.timbutlinbuilders.co.uk

26 years in business For your extensions, renovations, alterations, Upvc fascias / soffitts, guttering, block paving and all plastering including artex ceilings and walls plastered back to flat.

Tel: 01525 405670 / Mob: 07778 680393

Also offering: Impressions Female decorators All aspects of painting and decorating.

With female finesse to make the most of your home Tel 01234 751282 or 01525 405670 / Mob: 07944 710179

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RIDGMONT STATION HERITAGE CENTRE TEA ROOM OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND TUESDAY - SATURDAY 9.00AM UNTIL 4.00PM. SUNDAYS (BOOKINGS ONLY) 11.00AM - 3.00PM

CAFÉ MENU

FRESHLY MADE FOOD ...

x A selection of teas, coffees

and soft drinks x Home made cake and scones x Cream teas are our speciality! x Please note we are closed on Mondays

x Hot soups and jacket potatoes x A selection of fresh

LOCAL TAKE-AWAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

x Telephone 01525 287 120 or sandwiches mobile 07936 189 909 for x Toasted paninis pre-orders x Plus lots more! x Collection point for takex Great value and a friendly away orders service! x SMALL BIRTHDAY PARTIES We can also cater for up to 16 people for a special Birthday Party!

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T: 01525 287 120

M: 07936 189909

Ridgmont Station Vintage Tearoom

Full disabled access, toilets and free car park

HOW TO FIND US: By rail alight at Ridgmont Station By road follow station signs from A507

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FREE PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY Can’t get to the chemist or surgery?

Don’t worry, we’ll pick up your prescription from your surgery and deliver your medication to your door.

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www.aatripleglazing.co.uk Geoffrey was showing his friend a new set of matching golf clubs he had just bought.

‘Doctor's orders,’ he told his friend. ‘My wife and I have been gaining too much weight and we went to see the doctor about it. He said we needed more exercise, so I joined the country club and bought myself this set of golf clubs.’

‘What did you buy your wife?’ the friend asked.

Geoffrey said, ‘A new matching bicycle and lawn mower.’

A very Happy Birthday to ‘The Duchess’ for the 21st August

all my love George xx

CHEESEMANS PHARMACY OF AMPTHILL Tel: 01525 402173

With Flora the Explorer Sometimes, air crew make an effort to make their in-flight announcements a bit more entertaining ....

‘Should the cabin lose pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the overhead area. Please place the bag over your own mouth and nose before assisting children or adults acting like children.’

Heard on US Flight just after a very hard landing in Salt Lake City: The flight attendant came on the intercom and said, ‘That was quite a bump and I know what ya'll are thinking. I'm here to tell you it wasn't the airline's fault, it wasn't the pilot's fault, it wasn't the flight attendants' fault ... it was the asphalt!’

This was overheard on a flight into Amarillo, Texas, on a particularly windy and bumpy day. During the final approach, the captain was really having to fight it. After an extremely hard landing, the flight attendant came on the PA and announced, ‘Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Amarillo. Please remain in your seats with your seatbelts fastened while the captain taxis what's left of our airplane to the gate!’

Congratulations to Simon and Harriet on their 10th Wedding Anniversary on the 3rd August

If a Buddhist refused a dental injection, would it be that he wanted to transcend dental medication?

To my darling Katy, Happy 3rd anniversary for the 16th August.

All my love and kisses from your dutiful husband!

Here’s a bit more mischief that a kind reader has sent in:

There are 6 eggs in a basket.

If 6 people each took an egg, how can 1 egg be left in the basket?

Building Preservation Specialists x

Damp Proofing

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Woodworm Treatments

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Dry / Wet Rot Treatments

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Basement Waterproofing

Telephone/Fax (01525) 406655 Mobile: 07850 727752 email: Jim@dunritepreservation.co.uk

16 Tavistock Avenue, Ampthill, Bedford. MK45 2RY

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The last person took the basket with the egg in it.

Please telephone: 07903 171384

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If you would like to book an advertisement in our next edition just send over an email to martin@thefuddler.com

1. Verbs has to agree with their subjects.

2. Prepositions are not words to end sentences with.

3. And don't start a sentence with a conjunction.

4. It is wrong to ever split an infinitive.

5. Avoid clichés like the plague.

6. Also, always avoid annoying alliteration.

7. Be more or less specific.

8. Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are (usually) unnecessary.

9. Also too, never, ever use repetitive redundancies.

10. Contractions aren't necessary and shouldn't be used.

11. Foreign words and phrases are not apropos.

12. Do not be redundant; do not use more words than necessary; it's highly superfluous.

13. Comparisons are as bad as clichés.

14. Analogies in writing are like feathers on a snake.

15. Eliminate commas, that are, not necessary.

16. Never use a big word when a diminutive one would suffice.

17. Use words correctly, irregardless of how others use them.

18. Understatement is always the absolute best way to put forth earth-shaking ideas.

19. Puns are for children, not groan readers.

20. Who needs rhetorical questions?

21. Exaggeration is a billion times worse than under-statement.

23. Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.

LAND WANTED

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is nesting at The Bell in Westoning

lunches (Tuesday-Saturday 12.00-2.30pm)

evening meals (Tuesday-Saturday 6.00-9.00pm)

Sunday roasts (Sunday & Bank Holidays 12.00-6.00pm)

“classic food with a modern twist” NEW MENU Tues 8 August 2017

Are you sitting on an untapped GOLD MINE?

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Do you have a garden that is too big for you, an old dwelling on a large plot, a business that no longer thrives?

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We may be able to convert your potential GOLD MINE into development land to your significant advantage.

Give us a call and we can give you a no obligation assessment of your property very quickly.

You may not know it’s potential until we look into it.

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To book your dining experience please call

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With The Imp

1.‘The sea was really windy on holiday.’

2.‘There is an acoustic singer playing tonight.’

3.‘The sun’s coming out at 11.25 tonight.’

4.‘I took a selfie of the animals.’

5.‘The game was a draw, she won one and I won two.’

6.‘It's 70 minutes past 3, let's look at the headlines.’

7.‘I had a chicken on my shoulder and used it's hand to take a selfie.’

8.‘This wine is corked!!’

‘No it's not, it's screwtop.’

Thanks again Imp

Happy Birthday ‘Havers’ for the 28th August

Happy Birthday Tash for the 1st August

With Basher McGraw Thank goodness Parliament has now retired for the Summer Holiday recess.

Basher hopes we may now be spared a few weeks from the never ending boring, repetitive and childish backbiting and personal criticism reporting in the media.

‘Never write down the words of a politician as time changes all our intentions’,

said by the actor playing Roosevelt in the film, ‘Bertie and Elizabeth.’

Whether these words were authentic or just the imagination of a creative script writer, surely they are wise and thought provoking. How many of us have made decisions only to find we need to change them because situations change?

Sometimes situations we had never ever imagined.

Think about it folks; wise and provoking words?

2nd August - Happy Birthday to Heather

love from Fred and the rest of the quiz team!

Hi everyone! I am not an actress but I have read the news to you in the past and I have also danced for you!

(And that’s a clue.) I am currently bringing you the joys of beautiful music!

But do you recognise me?

Answer at the foot of the page.

Ampthill Park Hub Tel: 01525 406256

Ampthill Park Hub, Woburn Street, Ampthill MK45 2HX adjacent Ampthill Town Football Club

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Food and drink served all day until late

Here at The Hub we sell hot food, LAVAZZA quality Italian coffee, teas, hot chocolate with cream and flake, ice creams, cakes and more.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Katie Derham

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Here’s a tasty recipe that one of our readers has kindly sent to us:

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH BACON Firstly you will need seven streaky bacon rashers (from the butcher of course) Eight large tomatoes Two small onions finely chopped Roughly two tbs chopped watercress Seven level tbs fresh white breadcrumbs Dash of Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper A cool glass of something to slurp as you are the one locked up in the kitchen doing the cooking!

Happy Birthday Auntie Mags for the 11th August xx

Now here’s what you do: Preheat oven to about 190 deg C. Then remove rind from bacon and chop finely.

Fry the bacon with the onion until soft.

Cut the tops off the tomatoes and remove insides with a teaspoon, then sieve to a pulp (the tomato insides - not you!).

Season inside of tomatoes and mix together the bacon, onion, watercress, breadcrumbs, seasoning, tomato pulp and Worcestershire sauce. Stuff tomatoes with the mixture, replace tomato caps and pop in the oven in an ovenproof dish for about 25 minutes.

Whilst they cook treat yourself to another slurp.

Happy Birthday Lis for the 15th August

Love Honky xx

OFF YOUR BILL WHEN 2 DINE* on presentation of this advert (or a photo of it!) * Not available in conjunction with any other offer

AL FRESCO IS BACK! Come and join us for a coffee, a glass of wine or a delicious pasta meal served in our exclusive garden.

Seating up to 60 people on two floors with 5 dining rooms.

Birthdays Club Events Company Meals

or just a family get together

GOLD AWARD WINNERS Best Independent Pizza Restaurant UK 2016/2017 OPENING TIMES: Monday evening 6.00 Ͳ 9.00 Tuesday to Friday lunchtime 12.00 Ͳ 2.00 Tuesday to Thursday evening 6.00 Ͳ 10.00 Friday and Saturday evening 6.00 Ͳ 11.00 www.donatellospizzeria.co.uk

91, Dunstable Street Ampthill Tel: (01525) 404666 Free parking available

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Ben Keenan

HUMAN GIVENS THERAPIST

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MHGI. HG Dip. (Dist) PSA. Public Standards Authority Accredited Register

* INTERESTING RANGE OF SPECIALITY SAUSAGES

The world of counselling/psychotherapy is a very different place to what it was even ten years ago! Neurological science has provided insights that when combined with the best of other approaches provides a fast and effective solution focused therapy (SFBT) that is embodied in Human Givens. Treatment does not just mean sitting and endlessly talking, it is also about effectively understanding the issues and providing realistic change.

BUTCHERS

Telephone (01908) 375275 www.bestbutcher.co.uk

Unit 5, Lower Rectory Farm, Great Brickhill, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK17 9AF

After 27 years of working in emotional support in the voluntary sector. I retrained in the Human Givens approach. I now combine my years of experience with the safe fast powerful techniques taught by the Human Givens Institute. This approach is informed by the latest neurological science, and the best points of many other approaches. It also draws on long known ideas from around the world. HG is a fast, solution focused therapy that is highly effective on a range of conditions. For the majority of people therapy should not be long term.

I work with: Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Eating Disorders, Phobia, Panic, Sexual and Childhood abuse, Stress and Sleep related issues, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder).

If you want to learn more, the Human Givens research is freely available on www.humangivens.org. Alternatively, you can contact me for a free initial interview. A fee is payable for treatment but it is very much dependent on ability to pay.

Human Givens means it no longer has to be this way for a great many people.

Therapy thoughts.

The cause of depression in the majority of people is now known. Over the last century depression became the object of fantastical thinking and pseudo science in much of the medical establishment but this is at last now changing. Neurological science shows us what the brain is doing. Joe Griffin’s dream expectation fulfilment theory accounts for the cycle of depression and gives a clear understanding of the effect of our innate needs not being met. All this means that for the majority of people rapid, effective, lasting, drug free treatment is now possible rather than a constant struggle with a difficult and often dangerous emotion.

Ben Keenan Ͳ 07860 195303 or email: benkeenan@ntlworld.com www.therapyinbedfordshire.co.uk

Chapter 1 The war had been over for nearly four months and it was almost a year to the day since Martha had received the dreaded telegram with the devastating news, ‘missing in action’. Almost overnight her world had become very small and isolated. Things could never be the same again.

However; given a little time she had managed to create for herself a domestic routine out of chaos. There was no reason to suppose that today would be any different. She had planned to do what she always did on warm summer days, take her mid-morning coffee and the newspaper and relax under the shade of the spreading apple tree. This had been a favourite spot for Edward. From here she was in full view of the arbour which he had lovingly constructed, now covered in delicate pink roses giving out the most delicious perfume under the warmth of the sun. Just beyond the arbour was the garden’s boundary wall in Yorkshire stone with a full length solid weathered oak gate leading into a small paddock.

Edward had plans for turning the paddock into an orchard but Herr Hitler had

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scuppered these and it was very doubtful now that this would ever happen. As a solution, Martha had rented the paddock out to farmer Stevens as it backed onto his small holding and it made excellent grazing for his two rescued pit ponies, Twizel and Brandon. Such gentle creatures whom she enjoyed giving a daily treat of either carrot or apple.

Martha settled down on the comfy sun chair and took a sip of coffee. She looked towards the wall and noticed a large spider crawling out from a deep crevice. It travelled a few inches up the wall and then stopped to bask in the warmth of the late morning sun. She took another sip of coffee and read the headlines from the newspaper, ‘A WARM WELCOME HOME TO MORE OF OUR BRAVE SOLDIERS.’ As she put the paper down on her lap she felt a mixture of pleasure for those lucky families involved yet pain for herself. ‘If only one of those could have been Edward’ she thought.

She returned to the spider which by now was obviously on a mission ...... (to be continued) © Ann Arthur.

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With Lauren Louella Boughalls Once again a big hello to everybody and welcome to this month’s photo challenge. Thank you all very much for having a go at last month’s poser and congratulations to all those who correctly identified the picture as being part of the old St Mary’s Church at Clophill. Now, once again this month one of our eagle eyed readers has been out and about scouring the towns and villages in Fuddlerland looking for something suitable to send in and has very kindly sent us this intriguing picture - very many thanks to you.

But, do you recognise it and where it could be?

If you think you know drop us an email to martin@thefuddler.com Answer next month!

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Ampthill MOT Centre have a fully featured Class IV MOT testing bay. We launched the service in early 2009, serving Herts, Beds and Bucks. Fully qualified MOT inspectors are available for cars and small vans, with over 40 years experience. Authorised vehicle testing station approved by the vehicle inspectorate.

At Ampthill MOT Centre, we carry out servicing and repairs to all makes and models. To prolong the life of your vehicle it is important that you have it serviced regularly. We service all vehicle types and models, including cars, vans, miniͲcoaches & small plant / equipment. If you have your vehicle serviced with us, it will not invalidate the manufacturer's warranty.

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Here we delve more into the whimsical, wacky and interesting world of Montgolfier:

I mentioned in the June Fuddler that I had read a book by Anne Cholawn who used to live just 1/2 mile from me in Fuddlerland but I don’t think we ever met. She now lives on the most remote inhabited island in the UK with her new husband and they are apparently the only people who live there. The post comes by boat on a Friday and as there is no pier they have to go out in a rubber dinghy a hundred yards to meet it. Sometimes when the sea is rough they don’t get any mail for 5 weeks. They never leave the island together even for weddings or funerals in case they can’t get back as there would be no-one to feed the animals. The sea crossing is 4 miles then the trip to the shop is 14 miles: a long way to get your bread or milk etc. A total return trip of 36 miles to buy anything. I hoped to get to the island in May but it was too rough for a boat so I hope to try again in August. Wish me luck.

Whilst back from my holiday I was telling a friend that I’d had a trip in a 1924 Model T Ford with a starting handle. He sais that when he was about four his father had a car with a starting handle which was very long and he had to crawl under the bumper to make sure it went into the hole.

I saw a list of notes left for the milkman and the funniest one was : ‘Please shut the gate when you go as the birds come in and peck the milk.’

Did you know that a few years back there was a comedian called Nosmo King?

The song most sung in the world is ‘Happy Birthday to You’.

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Episode 61......Chilli Con Carnage (Pt. 5) The Wyoming 'Everlasting' Sheepherder Chilli By the time I visited Wyoming for the first time, my chilli experiences in the U.S. were being recorded in my journal. I had been visiting friends in Denver and we were off to a conference in Laramie. We had driven north from Colorado and were heading for the city of Cheyenne, the state capital. The state is the tenth largest by area, and the least populated in North America. The western twothirds of the state is covered by mountain ranges of the Rockies, while the eastern third is high elevation prairie land, called the High Plains. For our evening we ended up in an old frontier style saloon restaurant. I scanned the menu for a local or regional chilli recipe and on spotting the 'Wyoming Sheepherder Chilli', I promptly opted for that. "So you like chillies do you?", one of my party asked. "I...do" I replied so mewhat cautiously, especially after my experience in South Carolina. "Why's that?" I enquired, "No reason" my colleague answered, with a grin. We ordered the meal and got our drinks and chatted. Some starters had been ordered and a plate of something that looked like giant deep fried scampi turned up. "What are these"

I asked the party around the table, "There're Rocky Mountain Oysters" one of them offered, "A local delicacy". Now, on my travels around France especially, I have become quite used to the term 'local delicacy' being normally associated with animal body parts that I am not usually accustomed to eating, these were no different, as they were deep fried in jalapeño skins and spices ... they were however, delicious. As for the chilli, that was darn good too. It was pretty similar to other ground beef recipes, with onions, chopped tomatoes, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, vinegar, t o m a t o s a u c e , Worcestershire sauce, but did have the award winning Chugwater chilli powder mix. It is also unique in that the batch of chilli is started off on a Sunday afternoon and continues to simmer away all through the week, ingredients added when required and re-cooked overnight. Locals say that the chilli comes into its own around a Wednesday or Thursday; the day I sampled mine. You could say it was the 'Everlasting of Wyoming'. It is usually served in a bowl with cornbread. I gave it 3.5 red chilli stars on my rating system, perhaps a little harshly. to be continued...

"I would like to live to a ripe old age and raise watermelons in Wyoming" Lou Reed

Sunday Stroll 6 August at 10.30am A gentle walk around the Park £1, About 2 hours. Booking not required. 01234 767037.

Kids Event Thursday 10 August 10am to 3.15pm Wild Art in the Woods - Outdoor Craft Session Sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm. Duration: 1¼ hours Sunhats and sunblock at the ready!

Booking and parental supervision essential. £4 per child..

To book, call 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org (In the event of bad weather this event will move indoors) Kids Event Tuesday 15 August 10am to 3.15pm Pond Dipping & Design Sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm. Duration: 1¼ hours Booking and parental supervision essential. £4 per child.

To book, call 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org Volunteer Task - Millennium Country Park Sunday 20 August 9.30am to 3.30pm Meadow Raking - meet at the Barn at Forest Centre.

Email stephen.gascoyne@marstonvale.org if you wish to come.

Kids Event Thursday 24 August 10am to 3.15pm Mini Beast Safari And Bug Bingo Sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm. Duration: 1¼ hours Wear long trousers and avoid open toed sandals. Sunhats and sunblock at the ready!

Booking and parental supervision essential. £4 per child.

To book, call 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org (In the event of bad weather this event will move indoors to become minibeast modelling and bug bingo) Volunteer Task - Grange Estate Tuesday 29 August 10am to 3.30pm Meet in Dovecote Car Park. Email darrenwoodward@marstonvale.org or call 01234 762603.

Short led walks, all welcome.

Need to get more active? This could be just the thing for you.

Walks last about an hour and a quarter (some hills). Walk at your own pace in a friendly group. It’s all free - just turn up.

Next walks - all start at 10.00am: 11th August 25th August 8th September

Ampthill Park, west car park Marston Vale Forest Centre Danish Camp, Willington

For further information please contact: Lynda on 01234 740788 or at olivetree47@googlemail.com Or Laurie on 01525 403950 or at lalowe@btinternet.com or see http://ampthillhealthwalks.blogspot.co.uk

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