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BEDFORDSHIRE BULLETIN FEBRUARY 2020
MID BEDS FLOWER CLUB Thursday, the 13th of February at 7:45 pm in Flitwick Village hall. The demonstration will be
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“The flower of Scotland”
by Fiona Harrison. isitors welcome £6 more details contact Marion Tucker telephone (01234) 742396 ADDISON CENTRE, KEMPSTON
––––––––––––––––––––––– FUND RAISING TEA DANCE
MONDAY 10th FEB 2020 2.00pm to 4.30pm £3.00 (INCL CUPPA) Tel: 01234 851877 or 01234 340997
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TENNIS FOR
BEGINNERS CHILDREN – ADULTS SENIORS EXPERIENCED PL AYERS jack@bremed.co.uk Jack: 01767 692242
ALL WELCOME www.biggleswadetennis.co.uk
MOGGERHANGER KEEP FIT GROUP
––––––––––––––––––––––– At the Village Hall, Fridays 9.30-10.30 Tina or Josh take us through a light-hearted sequence with a warm-up, exercises designed to improve muscular fitness, brain co-ordination, balance and general well-being, then a cooldown. It’s not over-strenuous, we have fun, feel good – and pay only £5 a session. So why not come and join us? For more information call Tony or Judith on 640124.
GET FIT KEEP FIT
––––––––––––––––––––––– ST ANDREW’S BOWLING CLUB
AT BIGGLESWADE CONSERvATIvE CLUB Over one hundred years of friendly bowls on our own green Experienced, or new bowlers who will be offered coaching, will be most welcome to come and join us. For information please call 01767 221243
––––––––––––––––––––––– SANDY NIGHT OWLS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
7.30 pm Sandy Conservative Club We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month (except August). A friendly group where guests (£4 ) will receive a warm welcome and enjoy a varied programme with refreshments. Join us this month for a talk on
“The Luton Hat Trade”
E-mail sandynightowlswi@gmail.com
––––––––––––––––––––––– IRISH CEILI AND SET DANCING Wednesdays 8pm to 10 pm £2 per session – first evening free No partner required. Beginners welcome. The Reading Room, 1 Barkers Lane, Bedford. Ring Tim 01234 317847 for more details
––––––––––––––––––––––– SANDY TOWN BOWLING CLUB
Play bowls at this friendly local club adjacent to Sandy village Hall. Excellent green. Experienced and new bowlers welcome. Coaching available. More details: Secretary: Kevin Hurry 01767 692567 sandytownbowlingclub.org.uk
––––––––––––––––––––––– BUGGYFITNESS CLASSES Thursday 1-2pm The Orchard Community Centre, SG18 8SZ £2.50 per session Contact: 0300 300 4248 or active.lifestyles@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Tuesdays 2-3pm Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade £2.50 per session active.lifestyles@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
WALKING FOOTBALL
––––––––––––––––––––––– IVEL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT CENTRE HAS A LOvED ONE DIED? Perhaps we can help you: The Community Rooms, Baptist church, 24 London Road, Biggleswade SG18 8EB Wednesdays 10am – 12 noon Telephone: Carole or Jill on 07704 734225 for more information. • A place of friendship, compassion and understanding. • Fully trained bereavement support volunteers are always on hand to listen while you talk through your grief. • Somewhere to meet others coping with bereavement issues. • Come and make new friends
––––––––––––––––––––––– BEDFORD EARLY DANCE AND MUSIC Meet monthl on Saturdays 2-6pm at Brickhill Community Centre, Avon drive, Bedford MK41 7AF For further information, dates and times please contact David Parsons 01234 853637 email bedmg1djparsons.me.uk or visit our website www.djparsons.me.uk/bedmg/ All Welcome
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––––––––––––––––––––––– SANDY CONSERVATIVE BOWLING CLUB
Our well-established and friendly club with one of the best greens in the county is situated behind the Conservative Club in Bedford Road. We are always happy to welcome new members, whether experienced or new bowlers who will be offered coaching. For further details Phone 01767 680697
––––––––––––––––––––––– COWPER & NEWTON MUSEUM
February 2020 18th – Museum re-opens! 18th – 22nd – Half term children’s trail – more details to follow (Usual admission applies/ Trail £1.50 per child) 21st – Historical Spooky Walk, Olney North End. A spooky night-time guided walk to explore some of the hidden corners and alleyways of the town. £10 adult/ £2 child to include refreshments. Meet outside museum at 7:30pm. 25th – We’ll be in 18th century costume on Pancake Race Day! (Usual admission applies)
––––––––––––––––––––––– THE SANDY UKULELE GROUP Meet every Friday at the Baptist Chapel Hall, Bedford Road, Sandy. 7pm till 9pm. BEDS & NORTHANTS MS THERAPY CENTRE
––––––––––––––––––––––– Third Saturday of every month 10am - 12.00 noon Entrance 50p Adults FREE PARKING Clothing, Bric a Brac, Books, Linen, Toys and Games – Refreshments available 155 Barkers Lane, Bedford. MK41 9RX Tel: 01234 325781 www.mscentrebedsandnorthants.com
MONTHLY SALE
BEDFORD TREFOIL GUILD
––––––––––––––––––––––– We offers members (women and men 18+) personal and social opportunities, both daytime and evenings, whilst supporting Guiding and Scouting. For more details contact secretary kategroves67@gmail.com or 01234 301575
GUIDING FOR ADULTS
––––––––––––––––––––––– BIGGLESWADE JUNIOR BADMINTON CLUB Stratton Upper School Saturdays – 2-4pm & 4-5.30pm New Members Welcome More information call Janice Buckle: 01767 312053 Email: biggleswadejbc@btinternet.com
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––––––––––––––––––––––– KEMPSTON GARDENS ASSOCIATION
If you are interested gardening why not come 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
––––––––––––––––––––––– BRIDGE CLUB Cranfield Village Hall MK43 0DR Sundays 6.50 for 7pm Info email tim.sharrock1@gmail.com
––––––––––––––––––––––– STEWARTBY AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
Meet, Thursdays 7.30 at Stewartby United Church Hall, Park Crescent. If you are interested in performing (singing acting or dancing) or helping back stage, come along and give us a try. All newcomers welcome! For tickets and further information, visit our website: www.saods.org.uk.
––––––––––––––––––––––– POTTON LADIES’ CLUB
Potton Ladies Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Mill Lane Pavilion, Mill Lane, Potton. SG19 2PG We have a range of speakers, a lunch club & numerous day trips. visitors are always welcome for £5, to include light refreshments. Stroke survivors & their carers join our
––––––––––––––––––––––– Meetings are held at Stonecroft, St Swithins Way, Sandy on the third Monday of each month 7.30pm. Transport can be arranged. Speakers, outings & entertainment througout the year. Please contact 01767 680503 for further imformation.
IVEL STROKE CLUB
––––––––––––––––––––––– JOIN YOUR LOCAL PROBUS CLUB We are for retired or semi-retired people from all walks of life and may include business or professional people. (Male & Female). We usually meet on the 1st Monday of each month at the Addison Centre, Kempston, Bedford over the lunchtime period. Enjoy a meal in great company followed by a talk on a range of interesting topics. Why not come & give us a try!! Contact: Andrew on 01234 838407
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––––––––––––––––––––––– BLACK CRICKET KIDS CLUB Great for aspiring animal keepers, entomologists and herpetologists. First Wednesday of every month in Shortstown Village Hall, Southcote, 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
––––––––––––––––––––––– KEMPSTON SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB DANCING, WHIST, BINGO
Meets Wednesday 10am-12noon Friday 10am-4.00pm CENTENARY HALL, behind Kempston Town Hall, Bedford Road For further information telephone: 01234 347306 BEDFORD RSPB LOCAL GROUP Meet at ARA club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF Thursday 20th February Meeting 7.30pm aiming to finish by 9.30pm Connor Jameson – the life story of one of our more rare birds of prey
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“Looking for the Goshawk – the Phantom of the Forest”.
Suitable for Experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential. Entrance fee, group members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5 under 18s enter free. The facilities, including refreshments, are at ground level and there is secure parking. BEDFORD LOCAL GROUP OF THE WILDLIFE TRUST Wednesday 12th February Meeting 7-15pm for 7.30pm Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ
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‘A Social Marvel – New World Leaf Cutting Ants’ an illustrated talk by Brian Sims Plenty of parking available, All welcome, no charge but voluntary contributions are appreciated. Further details available under Events on www.wildlifebcn.org or 01234 266057
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CHRIST THE KING PARISH HALL Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP 9am to noon Sat 8th Feb
––––––––––––––––––––––– Entry 50p Refreshments available, Tables £5 - must be prebooked. For information call on 01234 965497 2pm to 4pm Friday 28th Feb
TABLE TOP SALE
AFTERNOON VINTAGE TEA Admission £4 - Tea, home-made cake and friendship. For Information call 01234 326291
BIDDENHAM GARDENERS ASSOCIATION Biddenham village Hall 7.30pm Tuesday 18th February
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“Gardens Question Time”
By Roger Skipper and R Callahan visitors very welcome Admission £5 per meeting – includes Raffle & Refreshments
––––––––––––––––––––––– TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH
FEBRUARY 2020 Sunday February 2nd the service at 10.30am A bring and share lunch will follow this service. The service at 6pm will be led by Rev Andrew Hollins and entitled ‘Space for God’ (this is now held on the 1st Sunday of most months) Thursday February 6th There will be a short service in the church at 11.30am followed by the monthly lunch at Noon. (This is usually held on the first Thursday of each month - occasionally there will be a short concert or speaker - but this will be announced prior to the meeting) Hopefully the lunches will continue through the summer on the 1st Thursday of each month with a service at 11.30am and the lunch at Noon. We are always pleased for anyone to attend the price is £5 for a two-course meal with coffee/tea. Sunday February 9th the service at 9.30am will be a communion service and will be led by Rev. Dalwyn Attwell. The service at 10.30am will be led by Mrs Pat Lilley. Sunday February 16th the service at 10.30am will be led by Rev. Dalwyn Attwell and will include communion. The service at 6pm will again be led by Rev Dalwyn Attwell and will be an informal service and will be held in the ‘Footprints Room’.Hopefully the band will accompany. Sunday February 23rd the service at 10.30am will be led by Rev. Lorna valentine.
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SANDY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Friday February 28th 7.30pm
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by George Howe Stonecroft Hall, St Swithins Way, Sandy SG191BB Admission £2.50 including refreshments Members & students free For further details contact 01767 680171
––––––––––––––––––––––– KEMPSTON AND DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY SOCIETY Wednesdays from 7.30pm-10.00pm at Kempston East Methodist Church New members welcome For further details contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 or brianwoodcock@btinternet.com
––––––––––––––––––––––– SANDY ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Founded in 2014 by residents of Sandy and surrounding areas, we are a group of keen astronomers of all abilities. We meet on the first Thursday of every month at Mamas Coffee Shop (High Street, Sandy) and have regular viewing sessions on the grounds of Sandye Place Academy. You don’t need to own a telescope to join in. Club members are always willing to share their equipment and expertise, and if you become a member our club telescopes are available for hire for a small fee. Wrap up warm and we’ll see you there!
––––––––––––––––––––––– 3T’S TODDLER GROUP
We are a (non-profit making) Toddler Group who meet at Centenary Hall, 104 Bedford Road, Kempston on Tuesday from 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm (term time only) Contact: Debbie on 07975 –772-058
––––––––––––––––––––––– SANDY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Sandy WI was formed in March 2017 and is still going strong. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month (except August) at 10.00am in Sandy Conservative Club. Contact our President, val Haygarth, for further information on 01767 691711 valeriehaygarth@btinternet.com..
––––––––––––––––––––––– WORLD SHIP SOCIETY BEDFORD BRANCH Kempston Constitution Club 196A Bedford Road, Kempston 3rd THURSDAY in the month 20 February 2020 Derek Sands, WSS Area Liaison Officer “Passing the Pier” Telephone: 01234 352014
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