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BEDFORD BOROUGH EDITION

SEPTEMBER 2018

Americana fans – Bedford’s Danni Nicholls headlines at the Stables, Wavendon, on Saturday November 10 – watch out for our forthcoming exclusive interview

Bedford Queens Rugby Club marks centenary

More support services for rough sleepers

Bedford Borough Council has announced a range of additional services to support rough sleepers.

Bedford Queens Rugby Football Club who are based in Wentworth Drive, Bedford, have received congratulations from Buckingham Palace on celebrating their 100th anniversary. The club held a Centenary game and dinner on August 26th. The team play in the Midlands East (South) league. One interesting fact – they are the only rugby club in the country to be referred as just ‘Queens’.

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The Council works with partners and the third sector to provide support to those who are rough sleeping, from the Rough Sleeper Outreach which goes out to try to engage people into accepting support, to Clarence House which opened recently to provide supported housing for the most vulnerable people with complex needs.

This additional funding will allow the Council, working with its partners to employ six additional support workers to provide both outreach support and ongoing support once people are housed. It will also fund a Rough Sleeper CoOrdinator post, to ensure that the Council, third sector and other stakeholders work in collaboration to deliver the most effective and efficient service, providing maximum impact in relation to those rough sleeping.

As well as this support, thirtytwo additional units of accommodation will be provided.

Finally, this funding will enable more beds to be provided over the winter in addition to the Council’s work with The Salvation Army to provide emergency beds as part of the Severe Weather Provision.

This additional support has been made possible following a successful bid for £307,000 from Government to provide support for those rough sleeping.

Sam Price, Homeless InterAgency Officer for Bedford, said: “Working with both statutory and voluntary services on the front line of homelessness, I welcome the news of additional funding and services.

I look forward to continuing to build upon the strong relationships I have made with all partners. Our shared goal is to end rough sleeping in Bedford.”

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Conference Communities Working Together to Safeguard Children & Young People October 6th 2018 Registration/coffee 9:30 • Start 10:00 • Finish 15:30/16:00 Tea, coffee & lunch provided

Location: Ravidass Gurdwara off Ashburnham Road Guru Ravidass Lane, Bedford MK40 1ED Child Sexual Exploitation Guest speakers: Sharn Basra, Detective Chief Superintendent Lisa Robinson, CSE Coordinator for Bedfordshire Survivor of Child Sexual Exploitation

Fostering Recruitment Guest speakers: Children in Care Council Question & answer session with Foster Carers

Partnership with Bedford Borough Council Open table discussion

More information: Councillor Nawaz - m.nawaz@bedford.gov.uk Raj Bharkhada - raj.bharkhada@bedford.gov.uk Olivia Ives – olivia.ives@bedford.gov.uk

To register contact: Rosanna Hope Rosanna.hope@ bedford.gov.uk

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The ‘all for one’ organisation representing businesses large and small in Bedford town centre, is bringing in customers from far and wide.

As well as regional radio advertising and campaigns, the BedfordBId has now put up posters around Milton Keynes shopping centre telling people about free parking and other virtues of the riverside county town.

Christina rowe, director of Bedford Business Improvement district (BId) says: “People are now waking up the fact that convenient parking near Centre MK is very, very expensive every day of the week. Here in Bedford people can park for free all day on Sundays in council car parks and at the privately owned underground car park at the Harpur Centre.

“They can pop and park for two hours free at council car parks on Saturday which is much more convenient than taking the A421 and then paying a premium at Milton Keynes. We have many of the same retailers including M&S, we have many more independent shops than MK and we have lots of super cafés and restaurants.”

BedfordBId operates under the brand of Love Bedford to call to consumers to shop local. The website www.lovebedford.co.uk and its associated social media postings are the most widely read across the town centre. Some 500 businesses pay a levy, with the largest landlords and property owners such as paying large sums which subsidise the independents who benefit from the BId. Many of the smallest pay nothing at all but can join in all the events and promotions.

“Targeting Milton Keynes is important to us because of the many 1,000s of new homes building around the Bedford bypass and A421 who need to turn to town to see what we have to offer,” said Christina.

THe new Bedford i-Hub on Cauldwell Street is set to open in October creating a new business incubator centre in the middle of our county town.

Following investment by Bedford Borough Council, the i-Hub is bringing a 3000 sq.ft Georgian building on Cauldwell Street back into use, offering affordable and flexible office space for new ventures.

Businesses have already signedup to be part of the i-Hub, and lots of interest is expected in this new offer in Bedford town, close to main roads and public transport links – ideal for a new business.

Once open, the new i-Hub will join other successful Bedford Borough Council i-Brand serviced buildings including the ‘i-Lab’, ‘iKan’ and ‘i-Create’, which currently provide a business base and support for over 150 businesses. This new investment represents the Council’s ambitions, as outlined in the Bedford Borough Growth Plan 2018-2022, to promote the local economy and make Bedford Borough a great place to do business.

Mayor Dave Hodgson said: “Our expanding range of i-Brand initiatives provide high quality business environments for a wide variety of business needs, and are just one of

the ways the Council continues to support new and existing businesses in our Borough.”

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A-Level Results!

exAM celebrations for students and staff took place across Bedford Borough with provisional figures showing that over 98% of our pupils achieved at least 1 A* to e grade and 82% of our students achieved 3 or more A* to e grades at A-level; an increase of around 4% on last year.

Councillor Henry Vann, Portfolio Holder for education, said “Huge congratulations to all young people receiving their results across Bedford Borough today and the very best of luck as you look ahead towards the next steps into work or onto more study in further and higher education..”

Advice for students about their next steps available from UCAS at www.ucas.com. There is also support available for students at the Jobs Hub, which provides advice about education and training options, help with skills, and job search assistance, the.jobshub@bedford.gov.uk

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Bedford’s Sixth Form ‘A’ Level winners THe Bedford Sixth Form is celebrating the “only way is UP” with A Level results this year.

Overall pass rates up, grades up and 25 out of 29 subjects 100% pass rate at The Bedford Sixth Form with students seizing places at sought after Russell Group universities.

Peter Mason, aged 18, of Shefford near Biggleswade got an A Grade in Maths, A in Physics and B in Computer Science to secure a place at Russell Group (RG) Nottingham University to student Computer Science A former student of Hartlington Upper, Peter like the grown up study environment of The Bedford Sixth Form.

Lia forde, 18, of Houghton Conquest got A Star Psychology, A Biology and B in english Language/ Literature to secure a place at RG Nottingham on a Masters course in Neuro Science. She hopes to research into Alzheimers disease.

A former Bedford Girls’ School pupil, Lia was joined at The Bedford

Joshua and Dan joined Elisabetta D’Alessandro and Patricia Xavier in a celebratory line up at TBSF of French A Level students. J’adore The Bedford Sixth Form.

Sixth Form results morning by her mum Fiona (a former pupil of The Bedford Girls’ High School which formerly occupied the 6th form building).

Said Mum Fiona: “We thought The Bedford Sixth Form offered a more academic focus for Lia” Jennifer ollett (pictured left in picture left), 18, from St Neots, gained As in Computer Science and Maths and B in Physics. She is off to RG Sheffield to study Computer Science. “I liked the more mature environment here.” elizabeth Sullivan-Walker, 18, of Kempston, got A Star Photography, and As in Sociology

and History and is off to RG exeter to study Sociology.

Jessica Gray, 18, of Renhold gained an A Star in Film, and As in Communications & Culture and in Drama. She is going to work her way around europe to gain some real life experience.

Joshua Haller, 18, of Bedford: A Star in Photography, A in Film and B in French - he is now off to the prestigious Ravensbourne University in London to study film-making.

Linguist dan Sandford, 18, of Bedford: Bs in French and German and he is off to Portsmouth University to study languages.

A Degree Apprenticeship in Software Design with Vodaphone awaits Kyran Masters, 18, of Luton who gained A Star in Psychology, A Computer Science and B in Chemistry. Kyran beat 20-somethings in a gruelling series of interviews and tests whilst studying at The Bedford Sixth Form.

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Prince’s Trust at Bedford College

THe Bedford College Group has teamed up with the Prince’s Trust to help young people move onwards and upwards in their lives.

Already a proven success in the group via Tresham College in Northamptonshire, a 12-week team course has been run at the Bedford College campus in Cauldwell Street, Bedford.

Led by experienced Prince’s Trust Team Leader Mark Williams, a group of young people worked on a project they titled “Fresh Start”. This involved showing how they and others can move on and take up the opportunities and access to employment offered by further education.

As part of the project the Team raised funds for the charities involved with the Hand Up not Hand

Out multi-agency campaign to help the homeless in Bedford.

“Some of these young people have witnessed homelessness first

hand or among their friends and wanted to do something to help.

They worked with official charities especially the Bedford Homeless

Use your head is the message!

A CAMPAIGN to keep young cyclists safe in Wixams has won an award in a prestigious national competition.

Lakeview Primary School were chosen as third place in the Community education Awards for

the School Council’s campaign to highlight the importance of wearing cycle helmets.

“They were up against more than 7,500 entries so this is a fantastic achievement for the school”, said Head Teacher Anita evans.

“The children are delighted that their efforts have been recognised in these awards but also that their strong message on this important safety issues may help to save lives. They worked hard to demonstrate that wearing a cycle helmet can be a life saver and that parents should lead by example and wear one too.”

The children collated statistics, which showed that: • 90% of accidents involving young cyclists occur between 8am and 9pm and 3pm to 6pm • 1 child under the age of 15 is killed riding a bike and 12 are seriously injured each week • 75%of fatal cycle accidents involve a head injury • 97%of cyclists who died were NOT wearing a cycle helmet.

The motto of the School Council on this issue is – Wear a helmet, stay safe and be happy!

Partnership, emmaus at Carlton and the Salvation Army, Bedford,” said Mark.

As part of their activities the Prince’s Trust Team held a fantasy football fund-raiser at the Bedford College campus and later a football tournament at Jubilee Park. They also supported the Bedford Homeless Partnership on a stall at the Bedford River Festival.

All of their efforts were showcased at a presentation at the end of the 12 week period at the Trinity Theatre, off Bromham Road part of the The Bedford College Group and team members were presented with certificates.

Team member quotes on benefits of twelve weeks: Aron Kearney: “It was a deeply insightful and moving experience getting to meet and talk to many people.”

Mackenzie rudd: “It was very helpful and made me feel like I have made a difference and supported the local community.”

Jordan reject: “It had an impact and made me feel like I was helping. It was good to talk to people who were struggling.”

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‘A’ Level success for BMS Students

STAFF and students are once again celebrating outstanding A Level results at Bedford Modern School today with a third of all students obtaining three A grades or better.

Whilst the proportion of students gaining C grades or above has fallen nationally an impressive 51% of grades achieved were A* - A, up 6% from last year. A* grades have increased to a fantastic 17%, against a national average of just 8%, and more than 80% were A* - B. eryk Sokolowski received the highest grades in the School with four A*s in Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Further Maths securing him a highly sought after place at the University of Cambridge to study engineering. He said: “I joined BMS in Year 10 and it is the best school I have ever been to with teachers who work hard to get you where you need to be and are always there to support you.”

Top performing female student Lydia Clewlow obtained three A*s in Chemistry, Physics and Maths. She said: “I am so excited to start the Chemical engineering course at the University of Birmingham as it’s what I have always wanted to do. I’ve had a fantastic time in the Sixth Form

at BMS; there are so many extracurricular opportunities here and I loved being involved backstage in the theatre and playing in the orchestra.

All the teachers have been really supportive and I am really happy with my results.”

Not all students have chosen the university path, for example Amy Leaning has already begun an apprenticeship at award-winning Soaring Falcon Accountancy. Amy has been at BMS since Year 3 and achieved a fantastic A*AA in DT, Business and economics.

Headmaster Alex Tate said: “It has been an absolute pleasure to watch this year group grow and develop during the past 12 months and they should be very proud indeed of what they have achieved.

“It is a tremendous set of results and some of these young men and women have surpassed all expectations on the grades that they have received. However the Class of 2018 has contributed so much more to the life of the school in numerous different ways and for that I would like to extend my thanks. I wish them every success and look forward to hearing from them in the future.”

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Former top officer found to have committed gross misconduct A forMer officer who repeatedly accessed information on an individual has been found to have committed gross misconduct.

Chris Beresford, who had resigned from his role as a detective chief inspector in february after 20 years’ service, was found to have breached professional standards and would have faced instant dismissal had he still have been a serving officer.

A Special Case Hearing held at our Kempston HQ on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, heard how Beresford had accessed force computer systems outside of his role on numerous occasions between November 2015 and october 2016.

An investigation was launched in January by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Professional Standards department which found he had accessed a crime report, custody record, case documents

and a restraining order and sent emails to outside agencies and websites in relation to the ex-partner of a family member with no policing reason.

He was interviewed and subsequently criminally cautioned for two offences under the data Protection Act and Computer Misuse Act. Although Beresford had already resigned from the force, a decision was made in 2017 that all gross misconduct cases must continue to their conclusion.

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher chaired the misconduct hearing and formally dismissed Beresford, who did not attend the hearing but was represented by the Police federation.

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mation of an individual with no proper policing purpose. He accepted his criminal acts by accepting a criminal caution in May. Having looked at the circumstances of this case presented to me, I consider that he is fortunate not to have faced criminal charges. “Police officers are trusted with access to a large amount of personal data and it is imperative that information is handled responsibly and appropriately.

“This was a breach of that trust and an abuse of his powers which let his colleagues down and could well damage the reputation of the force. Such behaviour has no place in policing and is gravely injurious to the relationship between the public and the police. It is in the public interest to ensure the swift and immediate cessation of the careers of any police officers who fail to live up to the high standards expected both by the organisation and the public in this regard.”

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There are five age categories; with year 3’s challenged to swim 66 metres and a 600 metre run all the way up to years 10 and 11 students swimming 400 metres and a 2.8km run, although these may change slightly.

Cllr Sarah-Jayne Holland, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture said: “The 25th Bedford Junior Aquathlon took place in May this year and saw over 130 young people take part and compete. This popular event is a great chance to get the whole family out, show their support and enjoy what’s sure to be a fantastic event in Bedford Park.” entries close at 5pm on Tuesday 4th September. To find out more and register to take part, please visit www.bedford.gov.uk/aquathlon

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Thurleigh’s larger than life ‘Sam’ dies aged 75

SAM GARRATT who died aged 75 just two days after his birthday was a larger than life character known throughout Thurleigh and the surrounding community.

He was an old school farmer who worked hard and played hard but also had a gentle side with which he would help anyone he could, taking vegetables to people living on their own or picking fruit for jam makers.

“He was a strong, rough man with heart of gold,” said his shooting friend Mike Bearman who paid tribute at a packed St Peter’s Church in Thurleigh where the funeral was held at 11am on August 23.

The church was so full that even those arriving half an hour early had to stand. Many others paid their respects outside.

“The huge number of people present showed what a popular person he was. He was a character taken in an untimely way”, said the Rev Clifford Bradley who conducted the service. The presence of friends and villagers, he added, was a great comfort to his widow Monica, children Josh and Sheri and the wider family – including two brothers and a sister and two grandchildren.

Rev Bradley, the former Vicar of Renhold, had earlier taken another big funeral at Ravensden where some of the Thurleigh congregation had been as well.

David John Garratt, always known as ‘Sam’ because his father said he looked like a ‘Sam’, said Mr Bearman, was born in Cople on July 27, 1943. He moved to Thurleigh with his family at an early age when his father Maurice bought The Bury and he lived there all his life. He loved the farm and he loved the countryside and often went to work early

in the morning before running to school and often being caned for being late. He went to Keysoe and then Thurleigh and, as a regular truant, couldn’t wait to leave to start work.

“He enjoyed life to the full,” said Mr Bearman who remembered being sent into a thicket full of prickles and coming out cut and grazed after one of Sam’s practical jokes. He was a lover of wine – often rough stuff he would expect you to drink. Among his pet hates were traffic wardens. He got one drunk on something once.

His daughter Sheri worked at Fuji and Sam developed an interest in photography. “Some of his landscapes were brilliant,” said Mr Bearman. “He was never any good at sorting them out. But he was good.”

The congregation sang ‘The Lord’s My Shepherd’, ‘We Plough the Fields and Scatter’ and ended with a rousing ‘Jerusalem’. Just before ‘And did those Feet’ there was a poignant reading by Josh of a poem he wrote when he couldn’t sleep on the night his father died. david John ‘Sam’ Garratt, 27.7.1943 – 29.7.2018, was buried at St Peter’s, Thurleigh, not far from his home.

World Champion at local motorcycle club event

Motorcycling legend, ‘Fast’ Freddie Spencer presented the ‘Bike of Year’ trophy to Kevin Martin for his 1978 Yamaha RD400 at Oakley Motorcycle Club on Thursday August 9. Freddie was winner of the World Championship in both 250cc and 500cc classes in 1985. In this year he also won the Daytona 200. Freddie has been riding bikes for over 50 years and still competes in classic events all over the world.

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Takeaway fined £12,000 A TAKeAWAY, trading as ‘Vijays’ and registered as Vijays Indian Since 1992 at 90 Tavistock Street, Bedford has received a fine of £12,000 after pleading guilty to eight food hygiene offences.

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a serious infestation of cockroaches where environmental Health Officers identified that the hygiene and safety standards at the premises fell below legal standards.

Intervention by environmental Health Officers resulted in the food business agreeing to temporarily close the premises and cease trading whilst action was taken to clean up.

Charlie brings a smile to fete

Darell Jeffreys House, Abbeyfields, Chaucer Road, Bedford had its annual fete on Saturday, 21 July. TV personality Charlie Ross of Chasing Classics, Antiques Road Trip and Flogit opened proceedings taking time out from auctioning ‘old bangers’ in the USA .

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Brave Debbie keeps smiling DeBBIe BURReLLS will be a familiar face to many in Bedford for being part of a well-known local family (Kitcheners, Marina and Garage) and one who worked in many of the best shops in town for years.

Debbie has now been struck with a deadly form of Motor Neurone Disease but with her usual aplomb has launched a campaign to help others by raising awareness of MND. “I was diagnosed with motor neurone disease eights months ago and although plagued with acute exhaustion and severe muscle weakness which often confines me to a wheelchair, nothing was going to stop us from having an amazing time at our MND garden party.

“We were raising awareness of Motor Neurone Disease and collected a staggering £1,725.25 via a raffle tombola and side stalls.

“So much was given by staff at Bedford’s Beales department store, Centre Parcs, Bedford Swan Hotel and Lotus Spa, Hobbycraft and Jewellery by Jade – who has made us a bracelet exclusively to highlight to our fightback fund called: daisychain.

“I am so truly humbled by kindness from retailers in Bedford, family and friends.

This is just the start of the Daisy Chain fight back fund already we have a sponsored silence going on and my little nieces and nephews have made a shop and are selling sweets to their friends and donating the takings,” said Debbie Debbie now faces losing her capacity to

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communicate as the MDN worsens. She is already having to be fed through a tube as she cannot swallow.

Her family and friends are keeping up the great work and now more than £2,500 has been raised.

A cake stall is being held on October 3rd at St Paul’s Church 10am-4pm. If you would like to help by having a stall selling cakes then please email Debbie and supporters on deborah21@virginmedia.com Her brother Rob, known as the Castle Antiques and Pine man, and friends are planning a sponsored run.

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Man banned

A MAN has been banned from entering Kempston for five years after repeatedly causing nuisance. James Bondon, 19, from Bedford, was served with a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following a hearing at Luton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 13, 2018. The conditions include banning him from Kempston, with exception of any pre-arranged appointments. Bondon was also sentenced to a total of four weeks’ imprisonment for criminal damage, theft and breaching a suspended sentence.

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Eathan smashes ‘pursuit’ world record

SeVeNTeeN year-old Bedford School pupil and Commonwealth Games cyclist, ethan Vernon, has set a new world record in the Male Junior 3km Individual Pursuit.

Seventeen year-old Bedford School pupil and Commonwealth Games cyclist, ethan Vernon, has set a new world record in the U19 Male Junior 3km Individual Pursuit on the first day of the HSBC UK National Youth and Junior Track Championships held in Newport, which began on Sunday 23 July. ethan, who is still just 17 years old, stopped the clock at 3:10.121 in qualification – over six seconds clear of his nearest rival and obliterating

CCTV images released of shoplifter

THe police have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in relation to a shoplifting incident outside TK Maxx in Bedford on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

It was reported that a man had left the store without paying for men’s clothing worth around £300.

A member of the public and a security guard approached the man, but he produced a kitchen knife and waved it around, threatening them, before running off

the world record by two and a half seconds – at time which is 15 seconds faster than Sir Bradley Wiggins’ personal best! ethan went under the world record mark again in the final, crossing the line at 3:10.371 to win gold and defend his title as National Champion. ethan, who narrowly missed a Commonwealth bronze medal by just a split second in the Team Pursuit, told Bedford School in January. “My main aim this year is to break the world record in the individual pursuit, then on to the World Championships at the end of August.

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School pupils net £4,000 for charity YOUNGSTeRS at a Bedford school are celebrating after their fundraising activities netted more than £4,000 for charity.

Pupils at Wootton Upper School have supported a host of local and national charities throughout the 201718 school year including Children In Need, MacMillan, Make a Wish Foundation, Cancer Research and Help for Heroes.

Their fundraising efforts - including cake sales, a summer fayre and a Sport Relief mile to name but a few, have raised a total of £4,395.18 which has been distributed to 12 charities.

In addition, pupils supported the Bedford Foodbank Appeal donating a minibus full of food and hosted an afternoon tea party including musical entertainment for 40 Wootton senior citizens.

Michael Gleeson, school principal, said: "I'm very proud of the efforts of our pupils and teaching staff in supporting so many deserving charities this year.

"The generosity of parents, grandparents and extended family has helped us to raise an impressive sum once again and I would like to thank everybody for their time and support.

"Playing our part to help the community and the less fortunate is something we all feel very strongly about at Wootton Upper School and we will continue to encourage our pupils to make a difference next year."

Last month, Wootton Upper School played host to a biennial joint concert with its partner school, the specialist music school e.T.A Hoffmann Gymnasium in Bamberg, Germany, at Kimberley College.

During the event, the 6th form choir showcased their dulcet tones to a packed audience while a brass band entertained from the balcony area.

Wootton Upper is hosting an Open evening on September 20 from 5pm to 7.30pm, for Year 8 pupils to discuss options available from September 2019. For more information contact Linda Gray on 01234 767123.

Overcoming cancer to gain A-Level success

BeDFORD School pupil, Kieran Duxbury, refused to let cancer stand in the way of his burning desire to do well in his A-Levels; studying from his hospital bed while undergoing gruelling chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Bedford School pupil, Kieran Duxbury, refused to let cancer stand in the way of his burning desire to do well in his A-Levels; studying from his hospital bed while undergoing gruelling chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Kieran was diagnosed with a cancerous pituitary tumour in December 2017, which meant he spent the majority of the academic year in hospital or recovering from treatment. Despite this, he went on to pass his A-Levels: gaining a B in Geography, B in Religious Studies and a C in economics.

Kieran underwent four rounds of intensive chemotherapy and five consecutive weeks of exhaustive radiotherapy. Some days his body was so fatigued he would spend a solid 24-hours sleeping.

Fitting in study time was, therefore, a huge challenge. Often working from his hospital bed, Kieran took the opportunity to catch up on lessons on the days when he felt well enough to do so. Thanks to the unwavering support of his parents and elder brother, combined with the help and support from the school, he had access to the resources he needed.

There were tears of happiness all round when Kieran received his results. Given the huge amount of turmoil he has undergone, to achieve these results was a tremendous achievement and means that he has secured his place at Worcester University to study Sociology.

The best news of all is that Kieran has been given the all-clear from doctors. The tumour has completely vanished and he is now officially in remission.

Kieran’s fortitude and personal strength in the face of adversity was also recognised by the school at this year’s Speech Day, where he was awarded the Andrew Lucken Award for Personal Courage.

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Ninth Walking Festival SePTeMBeR is a great month for walking, the air is cooler, it feels fresher and colours begin advancing through the trees. The Bedfordshire Walking Festival 8th to 16th September offers lots of opportunities for people of almost all abilities.

Informative guided walks offer an insight into the places, people and buildings around them proving that first appearances can be misleading.

For example, did Queen Victoria drink Flitwick water? What did the Roman’s do at Ruox? Answers to

these questions and more can be found on the Two Moors Heritage Trail on Tuesday 11th starting at 930am from Flitton Moor. Another on Saturday 15th starting from Ampthill Park west car park at 1.30pm entitled “Kings and Preachers”. whilst further afield on Sunday 9th at 11am go along to nearby Houghton Hall Park for a one hour guided tour discovering the developments made in the park including the Kitchen garden Almost all the walks are free, go to: www.bedswalkfest.co.uk

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bpha Best Kept Garden winners are announced AFTeR some seriously hard work and hours dedicated to sowing, pruning and digging bpha residents are celebrating as the annual Best Kept Garden Competition winners are announced.

Now in its fourth year, the hotly contested competition saw 26 flower and vegetable gardens nominated by both tenants and bpha staff. entries included beautiful communal gardens, stunningly planted small spaces and striking back garden displays.

After voting closed a team of judges, made up of bpha staff and residents, painstakingly reviewed all the nominations before shortlisting 11 finalists.

Kim Burrows, bpha Community Development Officer and competition organiser, said: “Once again we’ve been blown away by our talented tenants. It’s been an absolute pleasure to tour around the gardens nominated and appreciate the hard work that has gone into them. We really do have some incredibly skilled residents.”

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INVESTING IN OUR SCHOOLS’ FUTURE

September’s arrival means it’s ‘back to school’ for children and young people across Bedford Borough. I am writing this in between the A-Level and GCSe results days, and I hope students across the borough get the results their efforts deserve.

I come from a family of teachers, and my Dad was a headteacher in Bedford for many years. I’ve also been Chair of a school governing body. I know the level of commitment, organisation and responsibility involved in educating children and young people.

It is critical that schools can provide an environment which supports high quality teaching and learning. That’s why we’ve made investment in schools and school buildings such a priority.

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by Dave Hodgson Mayor of Bedford

Temporary classrooms sadly became a common feature in local schools over several decades, and we’re replacing them all with permanent, good quality facilities.

Our investment has also ensured that we have averted the primary school places crisis which has occured elsewhere in the country.

Indeed, this year a massive 96% of children were offered their first choice primary school!

This is far above the national average,

despite local population growth. We’ve stayed ahead of that growth by planning and building the new schools and school expansions required.

That experience has been crucial in helping to deliver the current transformation from a three tier to a primary/secondary system.

We have not imposed this change on our schools, but rather worked with them to identify and deliver the best arrangements for their pupils.

We’ve put the funds in place and are delivering the construction projects in our schools. The transition began for many schools in September last year, and they deserve huge credit for how successfully they have minimised disruption and are implementing this major change to help raise standards for our children.

I wish all schoolchildren and school staff an enjoyable and successful new school year.

Success for Bedfringe Festival Your Bedfordshire Business Expo here

THe Bedford festival fringe finished its five day program on Sunday, July 22, having hosted over 60 events.

Held at the Quarry Theatre at St Lukes, Bedford, the organisers sold over 1,800 tickets, up by over 50% on last year. Based on current information, fringe director,

James Pharaoh is hopeful of handing over £1000 to this year’s charity, Autism Bedford. James said: “This year the Bedfringe has been extremely well supported by the people of Bedford, huge thanks go to them, our volunteers and sponsors – we hope to do it all again next year – thank you.”

Burglar jailed for 27 months A MAN has been jailed for 27 months for burgling a house in Kempston, in January this year.

Ross Peters, 42, of Massey Close, Kempston, was found guilty of stealing designer handbags, electronic devices, jewellery and items of sentimental value, on Thursday, January.

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DC Aroop Nandre, investigating, said: “This sentence will hopefully

serve as a reminder to offenders that they will be caught and brought to justice: as a force we are committed to apprehending these people.

“We are dedicated to reducing burglary in Bedfordshire, and this is a crime that both the courts and the police take very seriously.”

His Honour Judge Bright, presiding, said: “In my judgement this is a very serious domestic burglary. Those who involve themselves in this type of burglary need to pay the price.”

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This country is in the depths of a serious housing crisis. Rough sleeping in the UK has almost trebled since 2010. Hundreds of thousands more are sleeping in hostels, shelters, derelict buildings, or on sofas.

Now over half of homeless families in england are in work, driven by a combination of expensive private rents, the ongoing freeze on housing benefit, and a chronic lack of social homes. High housing costs are a major area of concern for many working families, particularly those in low-paid, part-time or contract jobs. In fact, losing a tenancy is now the single biggest cause of homelessness in the country – accounting for 27% of all households accepted as homeless in the last year.

The scale of the crisis demanded radical reform. What we got from the Government recently in its Green Paper – “A new deal for social housing” was tinkering around the edges

REALISING THE POTENTIAL OF EACH PERSON

Graduation Day is a really special occasion for our young people. Whether it marks the end of vocational study or an apprenticeship, further education or higher education, or time at school, it is a day of celebration and moving on. As a parent, my children’s graduations were very special and joyful days that stay with me.

Recently I attended some of the graduation ceremonies at Bedfordshire University. As in previous years there was much clapping, cheering and whooping, from both fellow students and proud families. And rightly so! The students have worked hard, achieved much and go forward to exciting futures.

However, Bedfordshire University (where I am proud to be a Governor) is not just about academic achievement as its ‘vision’ indicates:

DUTY OF CARE A BURNING PASSION

Last month (23 July), I had the pleasure of welcoming women from across Bedfordshire to an afternoon celebration to recognise 100 women from the county who work tirelessly to keep the public safe, while commemorating 100 years since women achieved the right to vote.

During my time as Commissioner, I have attended many events which celebrated the success and hard work of men, which is why I felt it was so important, this year especially, to focus on the outstanding work and achievements of women in Bedfordshire.

While I wanted to provide a real afternoon of celebration in a fantastic setting, over an afternoon tea to remember, what I really wanted to achieve from the event was a lasting legacy, linking these incredible women together through the launch of a Bedfordshire Women’s Network, to be consulted by my office and Bedfordshire Police over future policy, whether over Domestic Abuse

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and small solutions to huge problems.

Whilst the proposals strengthen rights for existing social housing tenants, it has ignored calls by campaigners for significantly more social housing to be built.

Social housing stock has consistently dwindled over the past 30 years. In 1980, there were approximately seven million council or housing association homes. By 2014 this had fallen to fewer than five million. Meanwhile, homes available in the private sector during the same period have jumped from two

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We will be a leading university for expanding higher education opportunities: inspiring our diverse student body to achieve ambitious goals and broadening understanding and horizons across the communities we engage. In particular, there is an emphasis on widening accessibility to higher education, on the diversity of the student body and on encouraging students to contribute to, and engage with, the needs of society. It is a visible reminder that education is more than just academic achievement. At its best it is about the development of the whole person – the fulfil-

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or Serious Youth Violence or achievable ways to improve policing of their communities, as examples, and to give them a platform to informally share their valuable viewpoints, to network and support one another and that’s just what we’ve done.

The two main awards were received by women who I am sure many of you from around the county have had the pleasure of meeting, are aware of the work they have been doing. The Lifetime Achievement Award rewarded an individual with a long history of exceptional work to

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million to more than five million.

Not one penny has been announced to help local authorities or housing associations to get building at scale again. There are 1.2 million people on the social housing waiting list, yet the new Housing Minister said only 6000 social rented homes will be delivered again next year – a repeat of this year, the worst on record.

The contrast between the Government’s lacklustre Green Paper and Labour’s own social housing Green Paper published in April this year is clear: Labour has set out a long-term plan to build a million new genuinely affordable homes over 10 years, including the biggest council housebuilding programme in more than thirty years.

If the Government are serious about ending homelessness by 2027 as they claim they must set out a bold, cross-departmental plan that does not shy away from tackling the real causes of homelessness. They must address the severe impact of their welfare reforms and must end their ideological dislike of building social housing.

ment of their potential as a individual and as a citizen. It is why the writer of Proverbs in the Old Testament often talks about the importance of ‘wisdom’ rather than learning - How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Proverbs 16:16.

At a recent Governors meeting two outstanding lecturers from the university gave presentations on their work. Both were rooted in significant academic study and research. Both linked their work to the needs of our world. The first was about dance and included a project in which students engaged with elderly residents in a cross-generational dance workshop. The second was from someone who is an expert on issues of unaccompanied children seeking asylum and who advises others on the issue.

Both are among those who have enabled so many young people to move forward in their lives. Both are representative of the wonderful learning available at the University and at the heart of our county which enables the God-given potential of each person to be realised.

make her community safer and went to Cllr Colleen Atkins.

The judges deliberated long and hard over the shortlisted nominees saying that all the shortlisted applications were genuinely worthy lifetime achievers but the majority of the panel, including me, had personal experience of working with Colleen and seeing her burning the midnight oil and delivering a level of public service above and beyond what has been expected of her in her professional roles, whether as a Community Safety Lead or Chair of the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The coveted Woman of the Year Award went to T/Superintendent Juliette everett of Bedfordshire Police for her dedication to the county’s current campaign against knife crime and for the way she has encouraged and inspired generations of new police recruits.

Not only this but her burning passion to deliver a real duty of care to her colleagues shines through. Juliette represents the very best of Bedfordshire Police and I am very proud to work with her.

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Lawns will recover with a little help A SEPTEMBER IN THE GARDEN – by Milton Ernest Garden Centre

T THe time of writing the September Article the temperature outside is 33 degrees. A lot of my time is spent watering the garden so I shall need a new mortgage to pay my water bill. Thank goodness this region is not threatened with a hose pipe ban. The garden however is still there regardless of the weather so when we do eventually get some rain there’s a lot of repairing to do. For many people this will start with the lawn.

The grass is parched to the colour or ripe corn but as soon as we get some rain and lower temperatures it is amazing how quickly it will start to grow again.

It will “green up” but has been considerably weakened by the drought so when the moisture has penetrated to a depth of about 5 cms start a rejuvenation programme.

Feed the grass with a branded Autumn Lawn Food which is low in nitrogen and high in phosphate so the blades of grass grow short, dark green and strong to withstand any severe winter weather. Some brands also contain iron sulphate to kill any moss.

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applied and brushed into the lawn surface. This levels any uneven areas and acts as mulch around the grass roots which may have risen to the surface in the drought. It helps with water retention producing a thicker weed free lawn.

Dealing with weed or moss in the turf is a job best tackled next spring.

September is also the time to plant new lawns. The choice of whether to seed or turf has to be down to cost although generally seed ultimately produces the better turf. The advantages of a turfed lawn are that it can be used almost immediately and it will not be damaged by cats, moles or birds digging whilst establishing.

The advantages of a seeded lawn are it is much cheaper and easier to plant and you can select

drought conditions and will burn the foliage causing further stress and dying of the turf. There will inevitably be bare areas where the grass has died which will need reseeding so don’t use fertilizer here. Grass seed germinates erratically in soil high in nutrients. In the areas which need reseeding chip up the soil to a depth of 5cms.

Scatter the seed thinly and just cover with some turf dressing or finely sieved garden soil.

In September the early morning dew is usually enough to promote the seed to germinate but if the there is no rain it may be necessary to irrigate preferably in the early morning.

Turf dressing which is a mixture of fine loam, sand and peat should also be shallowly DRESSING

the mix of seed to the conditions of your site. Different grasses grow better in sun or shade so if the site is partly shady mix shade and sun grasses together the correct type of seed will then flourish in the right conditions.

The preparation for both seed and turf lawns is the same. eliminate perennial weeds like bindweed and creeping thistles by treating with a non residual weed killer. Dig or rotovate the area to a depth of 20cms incorporating rotted manure, garden compost or peat. Allow the soil to settle for as long as possible.

Remove by hand any weeds that appear or treat again with a residual weed killer. Rake the area level and tread the soil in both directions several times.

Rake again in both directions to a fine level tilth. You are now ready to seed or turf. Grass seed will germinate within 10 to 14 days during which time it should be lightly watered. Newly laid turf also needs regular watering to help the turves knit together.

Leave both newly planted seed or turf lawns as long as possible before mowing and then with the mower blades set really high.

Next Spring is soon enough to start a vigorous moss, weed killing and feeding programme to both renovated and newly planted lawns.

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out & about Full-on line-up for the autumn season Castle Comedy Bedford is the monthly comedy club held at The Gordon Arms, ent Shed, Castle Road, Bedford. A new season of comedy shows gets under way in September and runs through to December.

The first show is on Thursday September 13 and features desiree Burch. She is a sassy New Yorker who shot to stardom by winning The Funny Women Award 2015. She has since appeared on ‘8 out of 10 Cats’, ‘Frankie Boyle’s American Autopsy’, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You and the latest series of Live At The Apollo!

“The funniest comedian I have ever seen in person. She left me breathless with laughter.” ★★★★★ Scotsgay The october show on Thursday 11, stars rob deering. He is the UK’s foremost guitar-wielding, loop-layering stand-up comedian. He has toured nationally and performed solo shows at the edinburgh Fringe to critical acclaim. He has hosted The Comedy Club (BBC Radio 4), appeared on Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford (ITV), Pointless Celebrities (BBC One) and won Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One) and the comedian’s edition of The Weakest Link.

“Truly wonderful stand-up” Sunday Times There is a double headline show on Thursday November 9. Opening the show is Stephen Bailey. He is a comedian and television personality, whose friendly and open brand of gossipy humour has made him one of the most sought after acts on the UK comedy circuit today. He is a regu-

lar on Zoe Ball on Saturday/Sunday. Closing the show is Sean McLoughlin. He has appeared on ‘Russell Howard’s Stand-Up Central’ and Comedy Central’s ‘Live At The Comedy Store’. He has supported Ricky Gervais and Katherine Ryan on tour!

Finally the Christmas Specials are on december 13, 14 and 20. Headlining the shows on the 13 and 14 is Ivo Graham. With posh boy charm and self-aware wit he has proved a hit with audiences of all ages. He has multiple TV and radio shows including Live At The Apollo and Mock The Week.

Pat Monahan will headline Thursday 20. He is an audience favourite who blends a high-energy comedy style with hilarious observational material.

“Supremely engaging, adored by audiences” THe SCoTSMAN All the shows feature full support and are hosted by Bedford favourite, Paul revill.

Doors open 7.30pm, Shows start at 8.15pm and tickets are £10 (£8 NUS) or if you fancy a treat, you can buy £18 tickets, which include a pre-show meal and glass of wine from the Gordon Arms.

To book visit www.castlecomedy.co.uk

VIKKI Stone FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM As seen and heard on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show, BBC One’s John Bishop Show and the BBC Proms Podcast, award-winning comedian and musician Vikki Stone, is popping a piano in the back of the car and heading out on tour, with a mixture of songs and stand-up you have seen her do on the telly, and some brand spanking new ones.

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Toyah brings her full band to Esquires

Bedford Esquires Weds 26th September

Ginger Wildheart is an english rock guitartist, singer and songwriter. He was guitarist in The Quireboys from 1987-89 and a year later formed rock band The Wildhearts. Alongside this he has had a solo career, and is now heading out on the road to support his recent album ‘Ghost in the Tanglewood’ released by Graphite Records in March 2018.

“While leaning towards country music, my fairly unavoidable accent means that the songs come off less Willie Nelson and more Bobby

Bedford Esquires Saturday 15th September

From punk princess to cult stage actress and high priestess of TV, Toyah Willcox is a uniquely gifted performer and an inextinguishable flame. Charismatic, outspoken and impossible to categorise, she is one of Britain’s iconic household names – an award-winning rock legend as well as a much-loved stage/screen actress and music composer.

In a career spanning over 30 years she has amassed 13 top 40 singles, recorded 24 albums and toured live across the world. She is also an accomplished actor and has appeared in many stage plays and feature films, and voiced and presented many TV shows.

Between 1977 and 1983 she fronted the band Toyah before embarking on a successful solo career in the mid 80s.

This is a chance to experience Toyah with her full live electric band comprising Toyah Willcox: vocals, Chris Wong: guitar, Andy Doble: keyboard, Mike Nichols: bass and John Humphrey: drums. expect a lively and energetic concert with her full live electric band and expect to hear hit singles good Morning Universe, Thunder In The Mountains

Ginger Wildheart

Thompson, but every lyric is purely heartfelt and every song is as true a story as you’ll ever hear. This stuff has always been in my blood since I was a wee nipper and it’s an honour to finally get it out for people to hear” says Ginger. This album began life as a Pledge Campaign with all profits donated to The Samaritans to raise an awareness and support suicide prevention and mental health issues – a theme running through the album and close to Ginger’s heart.

Tickets are £15 advance, on sale right now from Seetickets.com, or in person without a booking fee from Slide Record Shop, Bedford, esquires and Mario’s Hair Design, Kempston.

and It’s A Mystery alongside classics Neon Womb, Danced and Ieya and I Want To Be Free.

Tickets are already selling fast so don’t leave it too late! £20 advance from seetickets or in person from esquires Bar, Slide Record Shop, Bedford and Mario’s Hair Design in Kempston.

It’s not too late!

It’s not too late to come and visit the Luton Hoo estate Walled Garden this summer our Open Wednesdays continue until the end of September from 1030-1600 price is just £5 which includes a guided tour.

Come and see the progression - it changes each year, the north-west quarter in particular has been lawned and its borders planted.

The Shooting Lodge Cafe serves refreshments and light lunches and is found by walking through the Woodland Walk - an atmospheric area where your imagination can run riot when you glance at the fallen trees and logs.

Children, in particular, find this fascinating and there are quizzes to occupy them in the walled garden itself.

Younger children are very welcome in pushchairs, or just to toddle around.

We also have an Autumn Open Day on Wednesday October 31st 1030-1300 where children’s activities will be on offer including snail races - a very popular pastime. entry price £5 for adults, £3 for children (4+) and free parking.

Free tours which give a history of the garden as well as giving visitors

an insight into this volunteer-run enterprise. Refreshments will be available.

If Wednesdays are not possible for you there is one other opportunity: Thursday, September 13th is Heritage open day from 11001500 free entry and tours £2. displays will feature stories about the estate 1918 roll of Honour men who were killed and some of the women they left behind including Lady Wernher.

Our Shooting Lodge cafe will be open then (in addition to Wednesdays) which serves tasty light lunches and good coffee.

Don’t forget to buy produce from our stall plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit and plants will be on sale too as well as Luton Hoo honey.

Talks on Fridays continue this year on September 28th and continuing until the end of April on the last Friday of the month.

They will be held in the estate Office Lecture Room from 10301230 for a £5 donation to “garden revival” funds. entry is via the A1081, between Luton and Harpenden. Take West Hyde Road/Newmill end turning and turn left into entrance gate, follow the signs to the Walled Garden. Postcode LU1 4LF. There is no entry to the walled garden from the Luton Hoo Hotel.

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–––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– BeDFORD NATIONAL TRUST KEMPSTON AND BeDFORD FOLK DANCe CLUB PULMONARY 60TH ASSOCIATION DISTRICT MODEL FIBROSIS Next meeting - Addison Centre COUNTRY AND ANNIVERSARY RAILWAY SOCIETY 2.00 for 2.30 SUPPORT GROUP FOLK DANCE CLUB Wednesdays from 7.30pm-10.00pm Tuesday 18th September, 2018 REUNION meets every other month at the Thursday evenings 8pm – 10pm Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford MK41 8eB Its good fun for only £2 including refreshments No partner required.

Ron Law 01234 825574 www.bedfordfolkdanceclub.com Saturday 8th September

–––––––––––––––––– HERITAGE DAY & ORGAN RECITAL at St Paul’s church, Bedford Church open 10-4.

Organ recital 12 noon by David Gibbs of Kimbolton School. Admissioon Free.

Donations welcome.

Details 01234 340163 or www.stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk

at Kempston east Methodist Church New members welcome For further details contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 or brianwoodcock@btinternet.com

Bedford and the Suffragettes

Tuesday 25th September 7.30 pm

–––––––––––––––––– Illustrated talk by Bob Ricketts, editor of Bedford Local History Magazine.

First in new series of annual talks to the HA (Historical Association-Bedford).

St Peter’s Hall, St Peter’s Church, de Parys Avenue, Bedford MK40 2TX Free to HA members. Others welcome with a donation.

Details 07989 837819/01234 266839

Who lived in a house like that?

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Interested in family History?

Then come along to the next monthly talk on friday 7th September 2018

The Many Ways of Counting our Days

by Colin Oakes 7.15 p.m. drama Hall, Mark rutherford School, Wentworth drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk

Saturday 15th September 10-4

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in aid of church funds.

St Paul’s church, St Paul’s Sq, BeDFORD MK40 1SQ To book a stall contact 01234 340163 www.stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk/

Guided tour of Bedford (stage B) led by Trevor Stewart 6-7.30pm.

Covering Mill St, St Cuthbert’s, St Peter’s, High Street and Silver St. Meet at St Paul’s church West door, St Paul’s Sq, Bedford MK40 1SQ, followed by the AGM of THe HA (HISTorICAL ASSoCIATIoN- Bedford).

Further details 01234 266839/07989 837819

BeDFORD RSPB LOCAL GROUP Thursday 20th September Meet at ArA club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7Pf. Steve Portugal presents

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‘Bird Migration’

Steve is a senior lecturer in Animal Behaviour & Physiology at The Royal Holloway University of London.

Suitable for experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential. entrance fee, group members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5 www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford

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Following the success of last year’s Jazz on the Great Ouse Cruises the John Bunyan Boat Team are pleased to announce this year’s programme.

The cruises are run in association with Olney Jazz Club, Conscia Jazz and The Barns Hotel and feature top jazz musicians.

Thursday August 16th - September 21st – Ben Holder (violin) Alan Haughton (piano) Tomas Pedersen (bass) Thursday September 20th – frank Griffith Trio featuring frank Griffith (sax/clarinet) Alan Haughton (piano) – Tomas Pedersen (bass) Thursday October 18th – Tom Syson Trio featuring Tom Syson of Conscia Jazz on trumpet with edwin Ireland (double bass) Jacky Naylor (keyboards)

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Saturday, 8 September, 10am- 6pm.

Cycle, walk or drive to beautiful open churches in Bedford, Kempston and surrounding villages.

In aid of Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust To join in, contact the Area Organiser, Alan Colley 07761 545705, colley64@yahoo.co.uk See http://www.b-n-h.co.uk/ and www.bedshertshct.org.uk/ bikenhike.html

ADDISON CeNTRe, KeMPSTON fUNd rAISING

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TEA DANCE

MoNdAY 10TH SePT 2018 2.00PM TO 4.30PM £3.00 (INCL CUPPA) TeL: 01234 851877 OR 01234 340997

ST. PAUL’S CHURCH, BeDFORD

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Come and listen to talent musicians from the Royal Academy and the Royal College in this beautiful church. The church cafe opens at midday.

BINGO

Kempston Hammers Club (Cutler) Fun, friendly bingo with eyes Down at 8pm Open to all. 01234 853262

of the 1st Kempston Boys’ Brigade will take place on Saturday, february 9th 2019, 7pm at Kempston east Methodist Hall.

There will also be a PArAde on Sunday february 10th at 10:30am An open invitation is extended to ALL past members.

Please spread the word!

For details or to attend, please contact Dave Simms on 07985643678 or kempstonbb.pma@gmail.com

Centenary Hall, 104 Bedford road, Kempston on Tuesday from 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm (term time only) We have a large range of toys and activities for the children to enjoy, where they can learn to share and socialise We provide refreshments for both child and carer.

Contact: Debbie on 07975 – 772-058 or Suzanne on 01234857467.

David Poulter

(Ex Liverpool Anglican Cathedral) at Woburn Parish Church MK17 9PG at 3pm Saturday 15th September Tickets £12 available on the door. Watch David Live by Video Link on the fabulous Three Manual Norman & Beard Organ.

Thursday december 13th.

Tickets available from Dec. 1st

AFTERNOON TEA & A GUIDED TOUR

The VIPeas

New Years eve 2018

Tickets available soon

Be PRePAReD for the BROMHAM SCOUT GROUP

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JUMBLE SALE

Saturday 6th october 2018.

When does a Jumble Sale become ‘historic’?

The current organisers (David & Ros) have worked on the Bromham Scout Group Jumble Sales for 25 years and the sales were running for many years before that.

If the sale is not historic then, at about 40+ years old, it is certainly ‘well established’ and a key event in the Bromham calendar.

After this fantastically hot Summer, the residents of Bromham are already thinking about the October 2018 sale as they bring their winter clothing out of the spare wardrobe!

Their pre-loved & pre-owned items need new homes and the ideal place to find one is at one of the biggest and the best jumble sales in Bedfordshire.

The sale is on Saturday 6th october 2018 from 2pm. entry is 50p.

Bromham Village Hall, Village road MK43 8JP All proceeds help to fund the Bromham Beaver, Cub & Scout Groups.

“We were treated to views of numerous impressive action packed images she had captured, which appeared in headline news --” There will be a small charge for entry. Tea and biscuits availableon arrival. everyone welcome.

For further information contact Betty Thomas on 01480 860 421

Calling families, dog walkers and ramblers!

Get walking and raise funds for The Royal British Legion, Bedfordshire’s Poppy Walk for Honour, The Poppy Walk returns to commemorate the end of the First World War and to say thank you to the First World War generationall who served, sacrificed and changed our world.

Come to Bedford Priory Country Park in Bedford, Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9SH on Sunday 12th August, 2018.

We will be gathering at Visitor Centre at Priory Country Park Bedford from 11.00am to embark upon a choice of two routes, 2km, which is wheel chair and push chair friendly or 10km for those that really want to stretch their legs. bedspoppywalkforhonour.co.uk or upon arrival on the day

Biddenham Village Hall

‘GARDEN BUGS’, COHABIT, CONSERVE OR CONTROL

By Dr Ian Bedford Visitors very welcome Admission £5 per meeting – includes Raffle & refreshments www.biddenhamgardenersassociation .org.uk

–––––––––––––––––– THe WILDLIFe TRUST –––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– BeDFORD LOCAL GROUP BeDS AND HeRTS BLACK CRICKET 'A DIFFERENT ORGANISTS’ ASSOCIATION KIDS CLUB PERSPECTIVE ON are celebrating their 80th Great for aspiring animal keepers, entomoloAnniversary with an WILDLIFE' gists and herpetologists. first Wednesday of every month in an illustrated talk on the use of drone ORGAN RECITAL Shortstown Village Hall, Southcote, surveys at the Wildlife Trust given by

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KEMPSTON HAMMERS SSC

An illustrated talk by a national photojournalist – deborah Brady

Jubilation Centre, Jubilee Park with the support of a NHS rehabilitation team. Attendees suffer from a range of conditions including IPF, Sarcoidosis, Mesothelioma, Asbestosis and ILD. Some have had lung transplants.

Speakers and delicious cakes are on the agenda and the next meeting, to which suffers are welcome, will be on october 16th 2.30pm - 4pm.

Road access to the site is via Moulton Avenue. Free car parking close by. for more information contact Pulmonary rehab Team (01234) 355122 ex 2331.

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Wednesday September 26th Wednesday october 31st Wednesday November 28th

THE BIG XMAS BINGO

“The First Female in Fleet Street”

ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH KeMPSTON

of this historic church to visiting groups of 10 or above at a cost per head of £7.95.

Contacts are Janet Fardell on 01234 855158 or Frances Leonard on 01234 852480

–––––––––––––––––– WORLD SHIP SOCIETY Kempston Constitution Club 196A Bedford Road, Kempston

BEDFORD BRANCH 3rd WeDNeSDAY in the month 19 Septembert 2018 Don McKeand giving a presentation on

COAST GUARDS & THEIR VESSELS

for a presentation from another selection of the excellent slides taken by Captain eric Askew.

Telephone: 01234 352014

Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0QL. Fun, educational and entertaining sessions for children aged 5 - 13 who love animals, pets and wildlife.

Children with SeND are warmly welcomed and sessions are differentiated to meet individual needs.

Sessions are £5 per child (siblings £3).

Registration is required. www.blackcricket.co.uk/kids-club www.facebook.com/blackcricketkidsclub email: kidsclub@blackcricket.co.uk

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DANCING, WHIST, BINGO CeNTeNARY HALL, behind Kempston Town Hall, Bedford Road For further information telephone:

01234 857011

9am to noon. Sat 8th Sept

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Meeting at Kempston Hammers Sports & Social Club every Thursday 9.30 till 11.00am school term time only All children welcome from new born to preschool age Large range of toys,activities and a craft table.

Refreshments supplied for both children and carers.

Non profit making playgroup If your require further information just come along or ring Ruth on 01234 854657

Christ the King Parish Hall Harrowden road, Bedford MK42 0SP entry 50p Refreshments available, Tables £5 - must be prebooked.

For information call on 01234 965497

WILLINGTON VILLAGE MARKET

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10am - 12noon Saturday 29th September

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Peace Memorial Hall at Willington, near Bedford, MK44 3PY Come and enjoy the sights, smells and tastes of the season! Immerse yourself in the community atmosphere as you browse the produce of Bedfordshire’s makers, bakers and growers!

Further details: contact emma at umsaparker@yahoo.co.uk or hello@willingtonvillagemarket.co.uk

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Meets Wednesday 10am-12noon Friday 10am-4.00pm

Josh Hellon.

Wednesday 12th September Meeting at 7-15pm for 7-30pm Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue Bedford Plenty of parking available in Church car park. No charge but voluntary contributions are appreciated.

Further details available under events on www.wildlifebcn.org or at 01234 266057

along to our meetings.

We meet the second Wednesday of most months of the year in All Saints Church Hall, Cemetery Road Kempston. We have speakers and demonstrations covering every aspect of gardening For further information contact Trevor on

01234 856040 or Marian on 01234 855288

TABLE TOP SALE

2pm-4pm frIdAY 28th SePT

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Christ the King Parish Hall Harrowden road, Bedford Admission £3 - Tea, home-made cake and dancing For Information call 01234 404563

KARL JENKINS’

comes to Milton Keynes Theatre on Sunday 14th october, at 7.30p.m. don’t miss this opportunity to hear Karl Jenkins’ acclaimed composition The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, in Milton Keynes Theatre The Danesborough Chorus is joined for the first time by Bedford Choral Society to perform this 20th century choral classic. Milton Keynes City Orchestra accompanies the performance and also opens the programme with the glorious Serenade for Strings

by Antonín Dvořák .

Tickets: £20, £17, £15 and £10, with £5 off all prices for under 18s.

Available from Danesborough Tickets, tel. 01908 583460 or Bedford Choral Society Tickets, tel. 01234 781421.

Please note: Booking fee applies from Milton Keynes Theatre Box Office.

THE ARMED MAN

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The Doors Alive

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Bedford Esquires Saturday 8th September

“To call The Doors Alive merely a tribute act would be a huge disservice to what is the closest thing possible to experiencing a Doors concert without the aid of a flux capacitor and 1.21 gigawatts. They are high priests who allow us to worship at the altar of The “Doors by continuing the word and gospels of Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger and John Densmore.” – Pure Magazine, Ireland.

The band re-create the sound, look, presence and magic of a real 1960’s Doors concert, perfectly and effortlessly transporting the audience back in time with classic hits such as ‘Light My Fire’, ‘When The Music’s Over, Riders On The Storm, The end and many more. The Doors Alive have over 1,000 shows under their belt to date.

This show celebrates the 50th anniversary of 1967 album “The Doors” so enjoy the band widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the 60s rock gods revisit this classic album.

Tickets priced £12 in advance in person booking fee free from esquires Bar, Slide Record Store in Bedford and Mario’s Hair Design in Kempston.

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PRESENT POPULAR ENTERTAINER

DIRKJAN RANZIJN IN CONCERT

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The Crucible Sharnbrook Mill Theatre 7.30pm Monday 17 to Saturday 22nd September Betrayal, Ambition, Revenge, Integrity and Loyalty.

Transport yourself back to 17th century America, with a gripping and enthralling adaption, from one of the greatest modern-day theatrical writers.

Arthur Miller’s powerful classic, The Crucible, is a stirring drama about the Salem witch trials of the 1690s, which focuses on betrayal,

ambition, revenge, religious persecution, fear and interrogation.

It shows how children’s lies can build and build until the suspicions of a whole town is aroused. Set in a small tight-knit community, personal grievances collide with lust and superstition, fuelling widespread hysteria and leaving lives destroyed.

A timely parable to today’s ‘fake news’, Miller attacks the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false accusations.

Tickets from £10 (discount for students and block bookings) www.sharnbrookmilltheatre.co.uk or in person from Pick-a-Lily florist in Sharnbrook, telephone 01234 781441.

Over 60 years of support for the family and friends of problem drinkers AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS In these enlightened times alcoholism is not only recognised, but is given considerable media coverage. What is not so readily recognised is the plight of those who love a problem drinker, whether they be parent, child, sibling or friend.

Alcoholism has many faces from the functioning drunk who may never show the amount of drink taken, may not be abusive or violent, never lose a job or fall foul of the law to one who terrorises every one he or she has contact with. The problem may manifest at an early age or progress over years, but whatever way it goes it becomes an increasing nightmare to those who live with it.

The onslaught of emotions, from feelings of rejection, insecurity, fear, resentment and anger can culminate in utter despair. What can we do? Who can we talk to?

Where can we go?

Al-Anon Family Groups is an international network of support groups which for over sixty years has offered a place of emotional safety and recovery from despair for the family and friends of problem drinkers. By sharing their own experiences group members can bring understanding, strength and support to those who have lost all hope.

There is a morning group in Kempston and an evening group in Bedford. For more information go to www.al-anonuk.org.uk ring the help line 020 7403 0888 between 10am and 10pm or email enquires@al-anonuk.org.uk

THE BEST FISH AND CHIPS IN BEDFORD ‘PROBABLY!’

Al & Jessie took over the Fish and Chip shop on Denmark Street in August 2016. Believed to be the oldest shop in Bedford we are doing everything possible to restore it to its former glory.

We are now a modern, family focused fish and chip takeaway opening five days a week. We focus on buying fresh and sustainable products in order to bring our customers

the highest quality food. We stock a range of fish including Cod, Haddock, Plaice and Rock as well as our extensive menu and weekly specials. We welcome suggestions from our customers as to what they would like to see on our menu or how they prefer their food cooked.

Our staff are our greatest asset and we have invested substantially in their training and development to help us meet the highest standards of hygiene, food quality and customer care. As such we are pleased to hold a 5#Food Hygiene rating as well as the coveted ‘Q’ awarded issued by the National Federation of Fish Friers.

34 Denmark St, Bedford MK40 3TQ ORDER ONLINE www.alsplaicebedford.co.uk or CALL 01234 330814