Kempston Calling September 2018

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KEMPSTON TOWN COUNCIL 104 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BG Tel: 01234 851005 www.kempstontowncouncil.com Email: kempstoncouncil@btconnect.com Office hours: 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday

How your town council works and is made-up Kempston Town Council is part of the Local Government network and has the same status as a Parish Council. Despite not having many direct powers Kempston Council tries hard to work closely with Bedford Borough Council and other agencies.

The 12 Councillors who are elected do not receive payment for their time. They meet at least once a month to discuss issues that affect residents. Sometimes problems are raised by residents or maybe

KNOW YOUR COUNCILLOR Kempston North Adrien Beardmore 52 Foster Road, Kempston MK42 8BU adybeard@ntlworld.com 853803 Sue Oliver 4 Loveridge Avenue, Kempston MK42 8SD sue.oliver@bedford.gov.uk 303029 Kempston South Carl Meader 39 Highfield Road, Kempston MK42 7JH carl.meader@bedford.gov.uk 857621 Peter Tansey-Dwyer 106 Hilton Close, Kempston, MK42 7FT petertanseydwyer@yahoo.co.uk 07597 717699 Kempston West Lindsay Fensome 7 Kingston Close, Kempston, MK42 8WA lfensome071@virginmedia.com 07857 005384 Will Hunt 5 Vyne Close, Kempston MK42 8RH willhunt@ntlworld.com 852072 / 07787 742887

Kempston Central and East Kay Burley 7 Westdale Walk, Kempston MK42 8NX gordoncolling@btinternet.com 843805 David Clarke 86A Bedford Road, Kempston MK42 8BB daleysclub@outlook.com 851143 Richard Hyde 14 The Links, Kempston, MK42 7LA Hydeaway14@googlemail.com 300848 / 07986 225389 Fiorentino Manocchio 32 Hartwell Drive, Kempston MK42 8UY fiore.manocchio@gmail.com 07818 426266 Mohammed Masud 46 Henderson Way, Kempston MK42 8NP cllrmasud@bedford.gov.uk 07974 276944 James Valentine 35 Waterloo Road Bedford MK40 3PQ cllrjames.valentine@gmail.com 330621

Kempston is consulted on wider issues that will affect the area. The Borough Council (planning authority) consults the Town Council on all plans requiring permission in the Kempston area. The Kempston cemetery is run jointly by Kempston Urban and Kempston Rural councils. In-between meetings Councillors often spend time on individual residents’ problems possibly with varying levels of success.

However if they cannot help they may know someone who can!

If you need to contact a councillor, you can use their personal contact details, visit the advice surgery that is held at Sainsbury’s each Saturday between 10.3012noon or contact the Kempston Town Council office.

Kempston is divided into 4 electoral areas: • Kempston North (mainly Hillgrounds area) •

Kempston South (mainly Southfields estate area)

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Kempston West ( King William area, Balliol estate area, the new build area to the west of Kempston)

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Kempston Central and East ( basically what is left – from the railway bridge at Bedford Road to St. John’s) If you want/need to know which area you live in then please contact either a councillor or the office.

Each of the areas is able to elect both Borough and Town Councillors at election time.

• North – 2 Kempston + 1 Borough •

South – 2 Kempston + 1 Borough

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West – 2 Kempston + 1 Borough

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Central and East – 6 Kempston + 2 Borough

Kempston Town Council may be relatively small and not have massive direct powers but it is active and enthusiastic. It covers a wide area with a varied mixture of residents who need a varied mixture of services. Kempston Town Council will do its best to make sure that the needs of Kempstons’ residents are met whenever possible!

MEETINGS IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

PLANNING COMMITTEE ...........6.30pm 11 September TOWN COUNCIL ........................7.30pm 11 September KEMPSTON BURIALS JOINT COMMITTEE...............................7.30pm 13 September PLANNING COMMITTEE..................6.30pm 9 October TOWN COUNCIL...............................7.30pm 9 October COMMUNITY SAFETY FORUM ......6.30pm 18 October

COUNCILLORS’ HELP AND ADVICE SURGERY Every Saturday 10.30am–12 noon in Sainsbury’s at the Saxon Centre.

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Looking for business space?

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.”

For more information go to www.bedfordi-lab.com or call 01234 834564.

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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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Flagging up free parking

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.

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Kempston Challenger Academy proud of results

KCa are very proud of their students and how well they have done in their a Levels and BTEC results.

The academy is really pleased with the progress of the students who have worked extremely hard in the last two years and this has culminated in the excellent results they have achieved this year.

More than 10% of our students achieved the top grades in their subjects, a rise from last year. They are particularly

pleased with a Level business and Chemistry, BTEC art, Performing art and Sport and Camb Technicals in health and Social Care.

Special mention to Kaitlin Thomson who gained a*, a, B and Connor Crawford who gain a, a, B in their a Levels.

Callie Williams who achieved Distinction*, Distinction and Merit and Desrea Davis and Ellie Martin who both achieved Distinction, Distinction and Merit in their subjects.

Michaela Davis, head of Sixth Form said: “Once again the students’ dedication and hard work coupled with the support from staff and families have

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ensured we have improved our results. The vast majority of students have secured their first choice destinations and we wish them continued success.”

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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 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 presen-

tation 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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Eagle eyed off-duty PC catches gun carrying teen

an 18-year-old boy from Bedford has been jailed for three years after an off-duty police officer spotted him wearing a balaclava in the street in May this year.

On May 25, 2018, the off-duty

PC was with his wife in Clapham when he saw Mohamed Rakib ali, of Cavendish Street, Bedford. ali was wearing a balaclava, a jacket with the hood up and yellow gloves, despite the warm weather.

Initially thinking he may have just committed a burglary, the officer asked his wife to call police while he challenged him. his wife called police and a friend, another off-duty PC, who drove to help.

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after he had identified himself as an off-duty officer, ali began to run away and discarded a bag he was holding into some nearby bushes.

Once the second off-duty officer arrived, he helped search bushes for the discarded bag, which contained three rounds of live ammunition. Just underneath the bag, he found a revolver containing four rounds of ammunition – one was live and would have fired should the trigger have been pulled. an investigation revealed that the ammunition from the gun matched the ammunition in the bag.

CCTV later examined as part of the investigation showed ali spending around six minutes near the same bushes where he had discarded his bag, shortly before the PC spotted him. ali claimed to have been transporting the gun for someone else. ali was sentenced at Luton Crown Court on Friday, august 3, 2018, after pleading guilty at a hearing on July13, 2018, to possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of ammunition.

In her closing remarks, Judge Lynn Tayton commended the offduty officer, saying: “he acted with presence of mind and bravery, and kept ali under observation despite not having any police equipment. he followed ali, who had loaded firearm, and acted in the best traditions of the police service with no thoughts for his own safety, only thinking of public safety.”

Detective Chief Superintendent Sharn Basra said: “I hope the sentence received by ali will demonstrate to other young people that there are consequences if you carry a weapon. It’s not acceptable to carry a gun, whether you’re carrying it because you are intending to commit a crime or you’re carrying it for someone else.

“We’re continuing to work hard to tackle gun and gang criminality and serious youth violence; these are priorities for the force. I’m extremely proud of the off-duty officer who apprehended ali, as well as the detectives who worked on this case and were able to secure the sentence. Our communities are safer because ali, and a dangerous firearm, are both off the streets.”

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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

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More support services for rough sleepers in Bedford Borough

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

The Council consistently 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 the third sector, 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 with this funding and four units of accommodation for those who have no recourse to public funds.

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 during the coldest winter spells.

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

Sam Price, homeless Interagency Officer for Bedford (pictured above), 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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Kempston Hammers rack-up Takeaway fined outdoor bowls success YET more success here at Kempston Hammers Sports & Social Club this time with our Women’s Pairs bowlers.

In the Bedfordshire county outdoor bowls competition Helen Lovell and Janet Hirst from Kempston Hammers Bowls Club won through the Women’s Pairs to take first place and our congratulations go to them both on a fantastic performance.

This now qualifies them to represent Bedfordshire and compete in the Bowls England National Championships 2018 being held in Leamington Spa this August and September. See

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Bowls is the sport for all regardless of age, sex or physical ability. It is a sport that takes just seconds to learn and the rest of your bowling career to master. If you would like to know more and try your hand at it feel free to pop along to the club bowls green next to the main club house or call us on 01234 853262 Colin Pettit, Chairman. Kempston Hammers Sports & Social club, 134 High St. Kempston. MK42 7BN www.kempstonhammers.com

£12,000 for hygiene offences 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. as a result of a visit to the premises by Bedford Borough Council’s Regulatory Services team on May 18, 2017, the visit identified 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.

During the closure actions were taken to bring the pest infestation under control and improve standards within the premises, in order to ensure that food could be prepared safely and in a manner that did not present an imminent risk to the public.

Significant improvements were made following a series of re-inspections which permitted the establishment to reopen after six days.

Further improvements were made including formal staff training, replacement of equipment, documented food safety management system, pest-proofing of the premises and implementing a formal pest control contract.

On July 17, 2018, Vijays Indian Bedford Limited, trading as Vijays and registered as Vijays Indian Since 1992 at 90 Tavistock Street, Bedford MK41 2Rx and Mr Mohi Uddin Rubel, a director of the company, pleaded guilty to the charges laid.

Vijays Indian Bedford Limited received a fine of £12,000 which reflected the early submission of a guilty plea and co-operation with officers following the closure of the business.

Mr Mohi Uddin Rubel also received a fine of £375.

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CENTRaL Bedfordshire Council is to commence preparatory site work on the a421 from the first week of September, ahead of dualling the remaining section of road running from Magna Park in Milton Keynes to the roundabouts in Central Bedfordshire adjacent to junction 13 of the M1.

Central Bedfordshire Council will be leading the project, working with Milton Keynes Council to deliver the upgraded section, which is 3km long and used by almost 30,000 vehicles a day. The majority of this stretch falls in Central Bedfordshire.

The initial work is starting after the Department for Transport announced in March that they had approved £23.5 million worth of funding from SEMLEP’s Local Growth Fund for the project. Both Central Bedfordshire Council and Milton Keynes Council are each contributing up to £3million towards this £28.5million project. as well as easing congestion, the upgraded a421 road will help improve access to planned developments in Central Bedfordshire, such as the 5,000 homes proposed in new villages in the Marston Vale area (in Central Bedfordshire Council’s Local Plan), as well as 40 hectares of employment land.

The upgraded road will also help improve access to Ridgmont train station, which is due to be enlarged as part of Network Rail’s East-West Rail project.

Councillor Nigel young, Executive Member for Regeneration at Central Bedfordshire Council, said:

said: “as a council, we have a commitment to investing in infrastructure and providing it ahead of growth. The a421 road project supports our priorities to enhance Central Bedfordshire, and the new road layout will improve east-west transport links.

“The upgraded road will provide future and existing residents with greater opportunities for leisure activities, housing and employment. It will also help take traffic away from local parishes, increase safety, and benefit local businesses as well as commuters.

The widened road is anticipated to make a significant contribution to the area, including 2,500 jobs.”

The initial preparatory work will run to February, and will involve clearing the site, putting in new boundary fencing, and relocating utilities company pipes and cables*. In February 2019, the major work on dualling the road will commence.

Next year the widened carriageway will need two bridges to be extended: the Cranfield Road bridge, plus another footbridge near hulcote that will safely take pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists over the a421 (via four public rights of way).

The improvement works are anticipated to be complete by the end of 2020.

Residents can read more about the a421 road improvements, get progress updates and sign-up for email alerts at www.centralbedford shire.gov.uk/a421.

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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.

If anyone would like to donate please go to much loved homepage: muchloved.com and search for the one word: daisychain.

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Banned from Kempston

a MaN has been banned from entering Kempston for five years after repeatedly causing nuisance in the town.

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.

Sergeant Luke Blackburn, from Bedfordshire Police’s community team in Bedford, said: “Bondon was known to cause nuisance in the area which now he had been banned from, and we hope that this will bring reassurance to our communities and encourage victims of this kind of criminal behaviour to come forward.

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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 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.

This is all part of my journey to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.”

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Kempston Charities help fund outing

ThE children at Bunyan Playschool were delighted to visit Mead Open Farm for their end of year summer outing. This year started at a low level but the Staff, the Committee and the Parents and Carers have pulled together to turn the group into a very successful organisation with a full compliment of children and extra staff being employed to cover the numbers in every session.

Kempston Charities made sure that the end of year celebrations would not lack an outing to look forward to and that came to pass on the last Thursday of the summer term. a Double Decker bus filled with children, staff and parents left Kempston West Church for a day full of fun and excitement.

Packed lunches were devoured while the children enjoyed all that was on offer. The sun shone (see the picture of the children taking a break under cover), the animals behaved themselves and every opportunity was taken to explore the whole area. To soon the time came to get back on the bus for a very quite ride home.

The following day, an end of term party finished the year in style with fun and food for all. a brilliant end to a fantastic year when the Bunyan Playschool reestablished itself as a leading service to the community of Kempston.

This with thanks to Kempston Charities for the belief in us.

There are still a few places left for the new year so if your child is ready for a really good experience in their early years, give Emma a ring on 07944 630369 or pop in and see them at the start of the next term. you can also see us on our new Facebook page, just type in Bunyan Preschool.

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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.

Mr Boutcher said: “Chris Beresford abused his position to repeatedly access personal infor-

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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.”

Junior Aquathlon is back this month!

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SUNDay 23rd September will see the Bedford Junior aquathlon return to Robinson Pools and Fitness and Bedford Park. an aquathlon is a combined swimming and running event, and is held twice a year in Bedford with children from school years 3- 11 welcome to take part.

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.”

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Can you help?

CaN anyone help me in finding any relatives and photographs of the late Cecil Claude Stapleton.

Residing at 14 Galloway Close Kempston until his death in 1960 and apparently worked at a local rubber factory.

Cecil served in the Beds & herts Regiment in 1943 and was married to a lady called Doris May King and I believe she remarried in 1966.

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War-time ‘pill box’ restored WhEN the German army invaded Poland in 1939 it marked the beginning of the Second World War. Soon most of Europe fell under German control, and so Great Britain – with its Commonwealth partners – stood totally alone against the might of Germany. as part of the British anti-invasion preparations, 28,000 small fortifications such as pillboxes were constructed in 1940 across the country.

The pillbox pictured was just one of many that were built around the Kempston and Elstow area to protect the railway and the munition factories in ampthill Road, Kempston hardwick, which were

Thanks go to following for their support: The Gale Family Charity Trust Elstow Parish Council Tim Hill, Liberal Democrat Councillor

operated by the ‘Joe Lyons catering company!’ (the company’s usual work was considered to be suited to the production of munitions, and so a Royal Ordnance Factory was run and managed by J. Lyons and Co.). These pillboxes, so called because of their distinctive shape, would have been manned by members of the home Guard, or as seen on the television programme “Dads army”.

To restore the pillbox, much work had to be done. after removing all the weeds and vegetation the brickwork was cleaned, showing how poor its condition really was. Funds had to be raised so

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that my project to protect this building (as it is part of the history of Kempston and Elstow) could properly begin. although neither English heritage nor the harpur Trust could offer funds, I managed to raise the money so that the work could go ahead. The refurbishment of the 76-year-old pillbox was carried out by local builder Pelham Chambers and Malcolm henrickson Flat Roofing Services Ltd. Below is how the pillbox looks now, having been completed recently, ready to receive visitors.

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TINKERING AROUND THE EDGES

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 million to more than five

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Richard Atkinson

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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 fulfilment

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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

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.

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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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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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,

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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.

25, 2018 he was sentenced at Luton Crown Court on Wednesday, august 8, 2018.

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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SEPTEMBER IN THE GARDEN – by Milton Ernest Garden Centre

Lawns will recover with a little help

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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.

Do not use straight fertilizers like Sulphate of ammonium or compounds like Growmore or Fish Blood and Bone. These are too strong after the extreme 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 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 DRESSING

much cheaper and easier to plant and you can select 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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Ninth Annual Walking Festival CCTV images SEPTEMBER is a great month for 30am from Flitton Moor. another on released of walking, the air is cooler, it feels Saturday 15th starting from ampthill fresher and colours begin advancing Park west car park at 1-30pm entitled shoplifter through the trees. In Bedfordshire the “Kings and Preachers”. whilst further whole county begins that change and is a great place to enjoy a walk.

The Bedfordshire Walking Festival 8th to 16th September offers lots of opportunities for people of almost all abilities. Whether it is one of the walks for health of between 30-90 minutes, an informative guided walk of around two hours, a half day walk of around 3 hours, or for the really serious, full days of between 12-21 miles.

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 9-

afield on Sunday 9th at 11-00am go along to nearby houghton hall Park for a one hour guided tour discovering the developments made in the park including the Kitchen garden Those preferring walkers walks of a half or full day from should enjoy local walks from, harlngton, Sundon, ampthill, and Ridgmont with lots more further afield, Rounding off the nine days, over the weekend of 15th & 16th is the annual Greensand Ridge Challenge 40 miles across the Greensand Country. If you can’t do both days why not come for one.

One of the most attractive features of the festival , organised by The Bedfordshire Ramblers and supported by local councils, is that almost all the walks are free, go to: www.bedswalkfest.co.uk

Garden notes

LITTLE wonder we spend so much time talking about the weather, as we never know what we are going to get. and that includes the weather people. after weeks if not months of monsoon liGarden notes here we are hurtling headlong into the end of a glorious summer. although the conditions have been wondrously disastrous in gardening terms I have to confess to having had a reasonably good year. Okay the radish and lettuce went to seed before I could eat them and then refused to germinate at all for a while but otherwise, apart from a trial row of Wilja potatoes which yielded little more than I planted I have done well.

I am sure it is down to the sunshine that the beetroot has been particularly sweet, eaten in a sandwich with just bread and butter.

The tomatoes have also done really well in spite of some serious overcrowding in the tunnel. I have made a load of passata already and I am contemplating bottling some toms for other purposes.

Now that the potatoes have died back due to the dry weather, virtually all have been lifted, leaving only a row of Sarpo Mira and a row of a potato called Carolus. Like the Sarpo this variety is also claimed to be blight and disease resistant so we wait and see. a couple of roots have been tried and seemed to be good.

Large tubers with a white skin and a pink eye, reminiscent of a King Edward or me on a Saturday morning. Where the potatoes have come out I am going to erect a fruit cage. For the past couple of years I have been growing the fruit in containers while I cleared the ground of bindweed and now I think it should be safe to put them back in the ground.

Some years ago it was decreed that catering and myself should visit the island of Madeira. Bags were packed, tickets purchased and we duly arrived on Madeira where we had a wonderful holiday. We did the tours and visited the fantastically colourful fruit and flower markets. at one of these markets we were talked into (not a difficult thing) buying a Ginger Lily bulb.

We were told that they were really easy to grow, all you did was put them in a sunny border and they would do their thing. So we came home, followed the instructions and waited. The following year the Lily appeared and grew but no flower.

The same thing has happened every since until this summer. The lily is flowering! It appears that our summers are normally too short and cool for plants like that. It doesn’t really matter if it does not flower again now that I have seen it.

Richard Callaghan

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

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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.

Box office: 01234 362337 wWw.quarrytheatre.Org.uk The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s is part of Bedford School, which is part of The Harpur Trust

Harvest Festival

PARISH CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION

THE PARISH CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS

Kempston

Kempston

Bedford Road across from Addison Howard Park

Off Cemetery Road – the church by the river

HARVEST ALL AGE PRAISE SERVICE

HARVEST ALL AGE SERVICE

30th September 10.45am In this service we give thanks to God for the bounty of His gifts.

This is a wonderful service if you are new to the church or if you are returning.

Worship, and crafts Come and meet the new Vicar Revd Simon Richardson A collection of fresh and non-perishable foods will be taken during the service and auctioned off afterwards to support the work of the church and some charities Contact: Dorothy Chandler 01234 300816

October 7th 10.45am In the Church Hall This is an opportunity to give thanks for how hugely blessed we are in this country with good soil and weather for food production.

A collection of fresh and non-perishable foods, and toiletries will be taken during the service to support local charities: ‘The Prebend Street Day Centre’, and ‘The Food Bank’ Contact: Revd Eric Lomax 01234 852241 www.allsaintskempston.com

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Ginger Wildheart

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

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

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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. 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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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.

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO DRINK TO SUFFER FROM ALCOHOLISM

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

CAR BOOT SALE Sundays: 19th August, 16th September and 21st October Sellers 9.00am – Buyers 10.00am

MILTON ERNEST GARDEN CENTRE Radwell Road, Milton Ernest MK44 1SH Teas, Coffee, Breakfast, Snacks in Café

For pitch enquiries contact Simon 01234 823033 E: simongoatley@miltonernestgardencentre.co.uk

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WWW.SHUTTLEWORTH.ORG/PLAN-YOUR-VISIT Explore The Shuttleworth Collection and look around The Swiss Garden this Autumn, with plenty to do for all ages. Discover The Collection’s treasure trove of early aviation from the pioneers of 1909-1950s, vintage cars, bicycles, agricultural exhibits, and motorcycles. Enjoy the pretty and unusual buildings and tranquil landscape within our Regency period Swiss Garden, home also to two peacocks.

With an on-site restaurant and gift shop. Parking is free and there’s a fun Play Area for children (disabled friendly). Events, trails and activities run throughout the year. Visit our website to plan your visit, we’re open daily (except Christmas) and nding us is easy - just off the A1 at Biggleswade!

Shuttleworth, Old Warden Aerodrome, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP, 01767 627927

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––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––––– BEDFORD FOLK DaNCE CLUB KEMPSTON AND DISTRICT MODEL COUNTRY AND FOLK DANCE CLUB RAILWAY SOCIETY 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

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

Bedford and the Suffragettes

Tuesday 25th September 7.30 pm

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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 http://www.stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk BEDFORDShIRE FaMILy hISTORy SOCIETy

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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

––––––––––––––––––––––– in aid of church funds.

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

MICHAELMAS FAIR

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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)

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?

Monday 3rd September 6-7.30 pm

––––––––––––––––––––––– 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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BINGO

Kempston Hammers Club (Cutler) Fun, friendly bingo with Eyes Down at 8pm Open to all. 01234 853262 Wednesday September 26th Wednesday October 31st Wednesday November 28th Thursday December 13th.

Tickets available from Dec. 1st

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THE BIG XMAS BINGO

SPONSORED ‘BIKE ‘N HIKE’ A GREAT DAY OUT

KEMPSTON HAMMERS SSC

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

––––––––––––––––––––––––– MONDAY 10TH SEPT 2018 2.00PM TO 4.30PM £3.00 (INCL CUPPa) TEL: 01234 851877 OR 01234 340997

TEA DANCE

ST. PaUL’S ChURCh, BEDFORD

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every Tuesday 1.10.p.m. - 1.50.p.m.

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

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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.

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––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––––– BEDFORD NaTIONaL TRUST 60TH ANNIVERSARY aSSOCIaTION Next meeting - Addison Centre - 2.00 for 2.30 REUNION Tuesday 18th September, 2018 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

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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) 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 01234-857467.

BEDS aND hERTS ORGaNISTS’ aSSOCIaTION are celebrating their 80th anniversary with an

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ORGAN RECITAL

(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. aLL SaINTS PaRISh ChURCh KEMPSTON

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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

“The First Female in Fleet Street” An illustrated talk by a national photojournalist – Deborah Brady

“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

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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 generation- all 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

––––––––––––––––––––––– 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

––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 BEDFORDShIRE FaMILy hISTORy SOCIETy

TIDDLYWINKS TODDLER PLAYGROUP

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 10am - 12noon Saturday 29th September

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Then come along to the next monthly talk on 7.15 p.m. Friday 7th September 2018

‘The Many Ways of Counting our Days’

by Colin Oakes

Drama hall, Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8Px Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk

WILLINGTON VILL AGE MARKET 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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CENTENaRy haLL, behind Kempston Town hall, Bedford Road For further information telephone:

01234 857011

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

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

BEDFORD ORGAN & KEYBOARD CLUB

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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KEMPSTON 01234 851120 Saturday 4th August OUR FANTASTIC 80s NIGHT WITH

JOE SCRIPPS PLUS IT’S OUT FIRST FANCY DRESS NIGHT OF THE YEAR GET YOUR 80s GEAR OUT GUYS IT'S PARTY TIME Saturday 11th August

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Saturday 1st September

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Saturday 18th August

IN CONCERT

WEDS 26 September 7.30 – 10.00pm

THE BRILLIANT

DARYL QUICK

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NICK JAMES WITH A NIGHT OF SOUL, MOTOWN AND REGGAE

THE FABULOUS

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Bank Holiday Sunday 26th August HOLLIE MILLS IS HOSTING A -CHARITY DAY FROM 3PM IN MEMORY OF HER FRIEND JO REVEGLIA WHO DIED OF THROMBOSIS AGED 33YRS ALL WELCOME THEN INTO THE EVENING WITH THE FANTASTIC

SUPER SUNDAY BEER PRICES FOSTERS AND SMOOTH

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TRADITIONAL BRAMLEY APPLE PIE WITH CUSTARD OR VANILL A ICE CREAM

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Our café also serves: Breakfasts, Mid-day lunches and afternoon teas DROP IN AND BE SURPRISED!

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Tel: 01234 823033

MILTON ERNEST GARDEN CENTRE

Radwell Road (just off the A6) Milton Ernest MK44 1SH

SAXON CENTRE Lloyds Pharmacy at Saxon Centre, 242 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8PP, is now under new management and trading as Britannia Pharmacy.

Tel: 01234 854023 Email: britannia.242bedfordroad@britanniapharmacy.com

Under new management – meet the staff We are an independent pharmacy and pride ourselves in offering quality services, tailored to meet the needs of our community.

Since taking over from Lloyds pharmacy in Saxon centre; we have retained the same staff members, the same opening hours, and provide the same services. n Flu jabs n Travel Clinic n Cold & Flu n Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) n Free prescription collection and delivery service n Free glucose testing n Travel vaccinations n Free blood pressure check

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n Cholesterol testing n Emergency contraception n 7-day medication reminder packs

You can also speak to one of our trained pharmacists who can offer you popular and effective treatments without the inconvenience of having to visit your doctor for the following conditions: n back pain n Women’s urine infection n Hair loss n erectile dysfunction n Oral contraception n Period delay

Please bring this cut out coupon to the Pharmacy to register for EPS

n skin infection

n Haemorrhoids n Weight loss

n stop smoking

n malaria preventions

n Traveller’s diarrhoea

I would like to nominate Britannia Pharmacy to manage my EPS. Name:...................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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