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Revitalising Dunstable Bin collections are one of the few things that we as a council consistently provide to everyone, and it’s a very tangible demonstration of how we spend your council tax.

We know how important it is, and that we must make sure any changes are carefully thought through.

The council spends around £14million a year on collecting and disposing of waste from over 118,000 households. Which is nearly 10 per cent of residents’ council tax. In addition, we spend just under £2.5m on other waste related services for residents, such as our Tidy Tips (also called Household Waste Recycling Centres). Due to the pressures on our budgets, we need to make sure that these services are provided in the most efficient way possible.

Our waste collection contract is up for renewal in 2019, and will be a seven year contract. Waste collection and disposal contracts are long-term agreements, so we don’t often get a chance to make big changes. We need to decide on the type of service we need for the future before we go out to tender. So, if we are going to be making any changes, we need to think about them now.

That is why we have launched one of our biggest ever consultations on potential changes to bin collections.

It is also increasingly recognised that we need to recycle more, with issues such as those raised in the recent Blue Planet television. Whilst many people are diligent recyclers, as a region we do need to do more. Our current

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rate is 46 per cent. We want to increase that to at least 50 per cent by 2020. Recycling is not only environmentally friendly, it is also much cheaper: it is four times cheaper to recycle the waste in your recycling bin than it is to dispose of the contents of your domestic black bin.

In fact, the options we’re consulting on potentially could save the council over £2million every year. That means we can use this money to better fund services such road repairs or to support vulnerable adults and children.

If people recycle more, then it could be possible for us to collect the black bin waste that can’t be recycled less frequently, such as once every three weeks rather than every fortnight.

To mitigate fears about flies and vermin, we’d implement a weekly food waste collection with a lockable caddy for everyone. And we’re consulting on increased recycling options for our residents, like separate paper collection and also glass collection. Another option we are exploring is charging residents who want a fortnightly garden waste collection.

I would like to emphasise this is a consultation, and that we are keen to hear your views.

To find out more and have your say, go online to: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/bin-changes.

The consultation is open until 5pm on 20th April. The council’s Executive will then consider all of the public feedback at its meeting on 10th May 2018.

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Iconic Chalk Lion Restored At Zsl Whipsnade Zoo ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has finished restoration work on the Whipsnade White Lion, a famous chalk image that has overlooked the Dunstable Downs in Bedfordshire since 1933.

Following the donation of more than 800 tonnes – or 50 lorry loads – of chalk, the Zoo was able to start resurfacing the iconic landmark in September 2017. Winter weather and a steep incline made the restoration work challenging, but the final load of chalk was carefully smoothed out over the lion’s mane on Tuesday 20 March 2018.

General Manager of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Owen Craft said: “We are delighted to have restored this iconic landmark to its original glory. ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is incredibly proud of the Whipsnade White Lion, which has stood proudly overlooking the Dunstable Downs since 1933.

The Whipsnade White Lion was designed by R.B. Brook-Greaves, and work began to create it in November 1931. By the following April, the rough outline of the 147 metre-long lion was visible on the side of the Dunstable Downs. Ivinghoe Beacon was often used as a vantage point to check the accuracy of the outline. Almost two acres of land had to be cleared to reveal the chalk, and the lion was finally finished in the spring of 1933. During the Second World War, the lion was covered to prevent it from being used by enemy aircraft as a navigation point.

In May 1981, as part of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the lion was illuminated using 750 lightbulbs.

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“As a site of Special Scientific Interest, the Whipsnade White Lion and the area around it are cared for by the Zoo all year round, using environmentally-friendly products to protect the native plants and animals. This new coating of chalk has made a huge difference to the eye-catching brilliance of the landmark and I can’t wait for all our Easter visitors, as well as our wonderful, local communities, to see it looking so great, as they drive towards the Zoo.” During restoration

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Spring is here at last! A reminder how bitterly cold it was in

March but brightened up by these cheery daffodils planted by Dunstable in Bloom volunteers.

Summer’s not far away – so get planting & enter our competitions!

With 2018 marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1 our theme is Remembrance & Peace. There are some lovely plants associated with this including Forget me-nots, Peace roses, Lilies and of course poppies. Why not try and fit some of these into your borders, baskets and tubs.

Dunstable in Bloom, in partnership with the Don’t Let Dunstable Die (DLDD) Trust, will be running the best front garden and floral display competition again this year. There are 6 entry categories to choose from and you can enter one or more of the following: • • • • • •

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from storyboard to screen: production stills from trapped magic When I first read an article about Sally the Dunstable Witch there was nothing on the Internet and only a few brief references to her. Even the poem was difficult to find as it was dismissed as just a poem and of no interest.

But perseverance paid off and Sally is ‘out of her bottle’ and seems determined to stay that way. Her story can now be found all over the Internet either as The Dunstable Witch or The Witch in the Bottle.

She has worked her way into ghost books, newspaper articles, local magazines, ghost walks and even has her own blend of tea at Priory House. A short version is translated into Polish and Filipino, twice her story has been told on the radio and club talks have raised money for GOSCH. The poem was first reprinted as closely as possible in text and design to the original 1875 version but is now in colour and available at Priory House.

Last year an article appeared in the local paper about a University student, Heather Aspinall, who had made a small film based loosely on the Sally story and planned on

making a longer fantasy version. I was impressed with this film, which can be viewed online by searching ‘Trapped Magic’. Feeling very protective of Sally, as she is our witch, I contacted Heather and was able to give her the whole background story and since then we have corresponded regularly. In Heather’s version she is called Sallianne but don’t be deceived as although her outward appearance is of a young, attractive, blonde girl, inside she is still the old troublesome, wicked Sally.

Director, Heather Aspinall said about her film “Trapped Magic: The Broken Blade is a feature film adaptation of the fantasy short I made 'Trapped Magic'. Loosely based on the myth of Sally the Dunstable Witch and follows the journey of a troubled and unassuming teen who discovers a magic witch's bottle containing the ghost of a malicious 18th century witch. The film is currently in pre-production with production starting in September 2018 and is to be shot in Dunstable and surrounding areas of the UK. The film again stars Callum Wernyj as Jack and Claire Pulpher as Sallianne.

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The team are currently working on makeup, hair, teeth, costumes, athame and an important prop has been already designed - the bottle.”

Heather studied film studies before starting work in post-production and became fixated with the story after it formed part of her postgraduate thesis at the University of York. She sought help from all over the world, cold-calling people and contacting them online to see who could help. As a result, she ended up with a team of volunteers stretching from the UK and Spain, to as far as India. She also had people contacting her to be a part of the project asking to act in the film, offering the use of a studio and a whole range of other contributions.

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I have also been busy with a group of local people, organizing some fun events for the local community. The first of these events is to be a Summer Concert which will be held in Bedford Square on 9th June 2018. The concert will tie in with the Queens Birthday celebrations so I’m sure it will be a fun event for all, with a good variety of music and stalls. I would like to thank David Ramsey, David Gibbons, Peter Jackson, David Linley and Full House Theatre for helping with the up and coming events.

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The Rotary Award started in 1972 and is given annually to persons or groups who have gone the extra mile with community service.

Sahira Ward, founder of the Dunstable Incredible Edible Beacon, said that from the very first moment she heard the incredible story as to how the idea was started, she was hooked. She has gathered a great group of friends in Dunstable committed to the same vision. To be rooted locally and connected nationally with the other Beacons, gave her a great chance to support many others to grow as she has‘to grow people as well as plants’ Incredible Edible Dunstable have a monthly work session called Come ‘n Grow on the third Saturday of every month from 1pm to 3pm Katherine Drive Dunstable LU5 4NP.If you are interested in getting involved email incredibleedible395@gmail.com or call 07905 116623.

The story continues! Big Lottery Fund has awarded the Incredible Edible Network £400,000 Incredible Edible began 9 years ago through the imagination and passion of a small group of friends in Todmorden. The early days of these story tellers and activists were peppered with phrases like ‘if you eat your in’ and ‘redefining prosperity’. People took notice of the simple model, the message of the Three Plates and the enthusiastic do-ability of the model.

Today over 100 groups in the UK and many more around the world call themselves Incredible Edible and organically have grown to become a network.

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a network was established to inspire, enable, build up, connect and amplify the work of these groups throughout the UK. In the next two years they wanted to invest in this network to learn lessons and to share that learning with existing groups and new groups who want to join the journey. They have called this project Roots and Branches. In Wakefield, Salford, Bristol, Conwy, Dunstable, and Middlesborough groups have committed to becoming Beacons to learn and share. In each place there will be a person whose role it is to gather the learning and support new groups. We will also build a new central hub on the network website for people to share the joy and the tools of their journey.

Pam Warhurst, co-founder said “I am thrilled at this development. We learn as we do – that has always been our philosophy. Never before has the need to understand local food and build confident communities been so pressing. I am delighted that the Big Lottery Fund have seen our model and chosen to support us in this work of sharing and growing’.

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Step Closer To A Cure For Parkinson’s

People in Norfolk are being asked to unite with thousands of others across the UK and step closer to a cure for Parkinson’s this year at Walk for Parkinson’s – Forest of Marston Vale on Sunday 20th May, one of a series of walk events to be held across the UK for Parkinson’s UK during 2018.

a week can help slow progression of symptoms. Exercise also has a positive impact on wellbeing and mental health The registration fee is £10 for adults and £5 for under 16s. Everyone who registers will receive a free Walk for Parkinson’s t-shirt, walk fundraising pack and a finishers medal.

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By Hannah Stephenson

In Theen Gard

Alan Titchmarsh’s Tips For Pots Now is the time you need to be planning your summer containers, whether you are going for uniform colours and types of pots, annuals or permanent plantings.

I caught up with gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh, who prefers permanent plantings in pots on his own patio.

"I have agapanthus in pots, olives in large tubs, lots of clipped box orbs and domes and cones, 16 tubs of camellias because I'm on chalky soil, planted in ericaceous compost. I tend to go for perennials and evergreens in pots generally, although I love popping tulips and daffodils in pots as well."

Indeed, year-round and transient displays can be a less labour intensive and, ultimately, cheaper way of keeping interest going on your patio and Alan is the first to offer some advice about them in his book Container Gardening, one of his series of practical guides.

An all-year-round display, he says, will need to contain evergreen plants to form a framework that other more transient plants can be built around.

"Flowering bulbs will give a burst of colour from midwinter through to midspring. In summer, you can use bedding plants, climbers, summer bulbs, shrubs and perennials. In autumn, fill pots with perennials, late bulbs and corms, and plants for autumn colour or berries.

"Over winter, opt for winter-flowering shrubs, hellebores and structural plants, which look particularly striking covered with frost or snow."

Group containers together, which allows you to match flowering and foliage plants and move seasonal flowering plants into the group as they reach their prime. Remove them once they start to fade.

Standing pots together also reduces moisture loss as the leaves form layers, which trap moisture underneath, creating a more humid area for all the plants.

If you are adding annuals to your permanent scheme, think carefully about colour.

"If you want to colour-scheme them so they are all pastel shades and pale blues and purples, that's fine. But if you just want bright, jolly, zingy contrasting colours that's fine too.

"Don't be dictated to by other people saying, 'This is tasteful and that isn't'.

You need to work out what you like looking at and be brave enough to go for it."

Colours generally regarded as working well together are those which are opposite on the colour spectrum - orange works well with purple, red with green.

"If you have purples and darker colours you need a sunny spot because they disappear in shade, whereas white and pale blue and pale pink will stand out in shade. But a lot of flowering

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plants don't like a lot of shade," he says.

Vibrant colours such as reds, oranges, yellows and reddish purples look good in pots, which have warm colours such as terracotta, browns or yellows.

To create a more peaceful, sedate atmosphere, use relaxing colours - blues, mauve, pale pinks and purples, white and cream are also calming. Combine them with a beefy foliage plant, such as hostas, for a wonderful contrast and put them into blue, white, silver or green containers to complete the cool effect.

For permanent plantings in pots, Alan recommends using a loam-based compost as it retains both water and nutrients well.

Choose pots as big as possible, which will hold more compost and won't dry out as quickly. Every year, check that the roots of permanent plants aren't coming out of the drainage holes in the base of the container or at the surface of the compost.

If they are, re-pot them in spring or autumn into a new container, only slightly bigger than the old one, filled with fresh compost of the same mix as the existing growing medium. Large patio plants like trees and shrubs don't need re-potting every year, but each spring give them a top dressing, scraping away the upper layer of the compost and replacing with fresh compost containing slow-release fertiliser.

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These beautiful, blousy evergreen shrubs look fantastic in early spring, their dazzling flowers in shades of white, pink and red contrasting well with the glossy green leaves. They go well in many situations, against walls, in hedges or as superb standalone specimens in containers. Plant them in acid soil or in ericaceous compost in pots, in sun or dappled shade, and they’re pretty easy to look after. They usually grow into large shrubs or small trees, so give them enough space to fill out. The

most popular species is Camellia japonica, and good varieties of that include C. japonica ‘Alba Plena’, whose small double white flowers open in early spring, and ‘’Adelphe Audusson’, a compact type ideally suited to a container, which produces semi-double red flowers in spring. Other types include C x williamsii ‘Anticipation’, a stunning pink double-flowered variety resembling peony flowers.

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You can sow early bolt-resistant varieties of beets under cloches or in a frame from mid-March onwards, choosing a sunny site and sowing thinly into finely raked, moist, warm soil at a depth of half an inch in rows about 30cm (12in) apart. This should give you a late May or early June crop. Beetroot grows best in good soil which was dug the previous autumn or winter and enhanced with compost then as necessary. Apply lime if the soil is acid and prepare the seed bed in spring, raking in a general purpose fertiliser two to three weeks before sowing. Thin out when the seedlings are around 3cm high, leaving a single plant at each spot. Keep the area well weeded and water well in dry weather. The globe varieties will be ready for harvesting when the roots are no larger than cricket balls. The popular choice for early sowing is ‘Boltardy’, which is bolt resistant, with dark red flesh.

Sow at fortnightly intervals of a continuous supply of tender baby beet.

Maincrops are sown later, in May and June, for harvesting from late summer onwards.

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• Plant container-grown outdoor grape vines.

• Divide hostas before they come into leaf.

• Plant roses in heavy soils or in cold areas.

• Protect new growth on lilies, delphiniums and any other plants affected, from slugs and snails.

• Remove dead leaves from around the basal rosettes of alpine plants to prevent rotting.

• Plant herbaceous perennials, including geranium, astrantia and Oriental poppies.

• Continue to cultivate and prepare seedbeds, covering them with clear polythene or fleece to warm up the soil before sowing.

• Sow sweet peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergines, celery, salads and globe artichokes in a frost-free greenhouse.

• Remove any reverted green shoots on hardy variegated evergreens, to prevent reversion taking over.

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Support taller varieties by growing something wiry like a winter heather around them.

When flowering is finished, move the bulbs into the garden, as they won’t do as well in the pot second time around.

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‘Durocobrivis’ by Tony Woodhouse

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n response to the question posed, the answer is “quite a lot really” especially when it comes to attempting to understand the meaning of the Roman name for the little town which was the forerunner to present day Dunstable.

Its name was Durocobrivis and this is thought to be a romanised version of the original celtic name given to the place prior to the coming of the Romans.It is suggested that the original name might have been – there is much conjecture – Dwrycoedbrefi (or something like that) and the great bone of contention, and the cause of considerable argument over the centuries, is what did this original name mean and, therefore, what does its romanised version also mean?

The nub of the argument lies with the first syllable Dwr (pronounced “dour”) because in Welsh this means water – and where’s the water in Dunstable?

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source of the river Ouzel at Well Head, or the source of the river Lea at Leagrave, or the source of the river Ver at Kensworth Lynch (or the marshy area round Friar’s Wash). The nearest, and most likely candidate, would be the springs at Well Head which, in the times we’re talking about, would have been gushing with great force – unlike the flimsy trickle seen today due to there having been so much water extracted and the consequent severe reduction of the aquifer in recent times.

One interpretation of the original celtic name has suggested that Dwr means “water”, Y means “the”, Coed means “wood” (or forest), and that Brefi is a throw away ending. But these three parts alone could translate to “water in the wood” and might refer to the springs at Well Head which, at the time, would have been surrounded by dense woodland. This translation could be further supported by the suggestion that the original crossing of the Watling Street with the Neolithic Icknield Way was at the top of West Street – not the present day crossroads. The sugges-

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Snippets By Paul Heley tion arises from the idea that the original north-south track came over the top of Dunstable Downs and continued along Green Lane past Maiden Bower, ie that this trackway followed the higher ground rather than the valley later favoured by the Romans. Not until then was the crossing where it is now. All this means that Dwrycoedbrefi could have been a celtic settlement close to Maiden Bower and also close to the water at Well Head.

This is a possible explanation and solution – but one which is not generally favoured by the various antiquaries.

They have made a whole range of different suggestions - but nothing has been accepted as definitive. Although one which has met with a degree of approval is that Dwr should become Drws (meaning door) and that Brivis should become Rhiw (meaning hillside) such that n response to the question posed, the the translation then becomes “the answer is “quite a lot really” especially opening in the when it comes to attempting to understand hillside” suggesting the meaning of the Roman name for the little a route into the settown which was the forerunner to present day tlement along the Dunstable.

Icknield Way from the west.

Alternatively, it is also pointed out that the ending Its name was Durocobrivis is thought to be a Brivis could have something and to dothis with Briv (perhaps romanised version of the original celtic name given alluding to a bridge of some sort) - but an interpreta-to the suggesting place prior ato“bridge the coming of the Romans.It is sugtion over troubled water” (with gested that the original name might have been – there apologies to Simon and Garfunkel) doesn’t somehow is much conjecture – Dwrycoedbrefi (or something ring true with regard to Dunstable! like that)through and thethe great bone of the Reading plethora of contention, suggestions and for the cause of considerable argument over the centuries, meaning of the name made by a host of different is what did this therefore,that what “experts”, one original can onlyname comemean to theand, conclusion does itshas romanised version also mean? nobody a clue. What is more, different antiquaries The placed nub ofDurocobrivis the argumentaslies syllable have farwith apartthe asfirst Hertford or Dwr (pronounced “dour”) because in Welsh this Berkhamsted in addition to countless other locations water – and where’s the water in Dunstable? inmeans the immediate area.

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And if this controversy were not enough in itself, another monumental spanner has been thrown into the works when it comes to the meaning of the next staging post along the Watling Street, namely Magiovinium (Fenny Stratford).

If you look at the positioning of Fenny Stratford, you will see that it was formerly a crossing of the river Ouzel, ie a bridge (or a ford) over water. Now where have we heard that suggestion before? And when we come to the meaning of the Roman name, then Magio means “big” or “great” and Vinium means “market”. So this translation says that there was a big market in Roman times where Fenny Stratford is now.

This, however, is not borne out either by the history or archaeology of Fenny Stratford ‘Durocobrivis’ by Tony Woodhouse although it could describe Durocobrivis exactly; because it is known that the original source of the river Ouzel at Well staging Head, orpost thegrew source of the river Lea at Leagrave, or the source the river into quiteofa thrivVer at Kensworth Lynch (or the marshy area round ing town with a Friar’s Wash). The nearest, and most likelySo candidate, market. where would be the springs at Well Headdoes which, theus? times thisinget we’re talking about, would have been Doesgushing it meanwith that great force – unlike trickle seen today due someone a long time the agoflimsy dropped a collossal clanger to there having been soconfused much water and the and got the two names suchextracted that Dunstable consequent severe reduction of the aquifer in recent should have originally been called Magiovinium and times.Statford should have been called Durocobrivis?

Fenny Oneisinterpretation of the original celtic name has This serious! suggested that Dwr means “water”, meansthis “the”, The 18th century academic, Bertram, Yrealised Coed means forest), andNot that by Brefi is a possibility and“wood” tried to (or make amends. swapthrow these– three partsfar alone ping theaway placeending. namesBut around they were too could estranslate by to then “water in the and might to tablished – but by wood” introducing a new,refer original the springs at Well Head which, at the time, would name for Dunstable whereby its original market was have been surrounded by denseDiana woodland. transrecognised.

He called it Forum where This Forum lation could be further supported by the suggestion signifies a market and Diana pays homage to the that the original crossing of the Street with many faceted Roman goddess of Watling childbirth, hunting, thethe Neolithic Icknield Wayhoping was at to theplease top of West and moon. He was clearly everybody!

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Health & Fitness

“You don’t stop playing because you get old....

You get old because you stop playing!”

As a personal trainer I have heard almost every excuse there is as to why people can’t achieve their goals. But excuses are exactly what they are. As we get older it becomes easier to create barriers. “I don’t have time”, “I ache”, “I have to look after the children/grandchildren”, “I have injuries”.

These are all the common excuses I hear, but none of them are valid. Let’s break these excuses down a little.

“I don’t have time”. There are 24 hours in a day, 30 minutes of activity is approximately 2% of your day.

Are you seriously telling me that you are busy for the other 98% of your day!

“I ache”. Remember in the old days when you hurt yourself, the doctor would tell you to rest for a week, when you visit your doctor now they tell you to keep moving and get strong. (seek medical advice dependent upon your condition) “I have to look after the children”. 1 in 4 under 10s in the UK are obese and 1 in 3 teenagers in the UK are obese. What more of an excuse do you need. Get out with the children, ride bikes, go for a walk, play a game in the garden. By using them as an excuse you are fuelling the childhood obesity problem.

“I have injuries” everybody has injuries! You are not alone. But this shouldn’t stop you. Have you ever watched the Paralympics? You don’t hear the athletes moaning that it hurts!

When you imagine an older person, in your head they will probably fit one of two profiles. The image will either be that of an elderly person sat in a chair or that of a person who is fit and active, enjoying life, playing badminton or out with a walking group.

Which one do you want to be?

To understand where you want to be you first need to understand where you are at. Start by tracking your steps/activity levels. Most smart phones have a tracker app built in (if not download one for free).

Or you can purchase a step tracker, these are available from a few pounds on the internet up to the all singing and dancing type such as Fitbit. The minimum steps a day is 10,000 and this shouldn’t change as you get older.

Walk to the shops to buy your newspaper Join a walking group Take up a new sport Volunteer at a group.

Take a neighbour’s dog for a walk.

I have a client that I work with who told me that they go to the gym every day before work but still not losing weight. I suggested that they get a step tracker which they did. After analysing my clients step pattern it showed that they had completed 7000 steps by 9am, brilliant!. This person is an office manager and the rest of the day they were sat behind a desk and by the time they got home they were exhausted so sat in front of the TV all evening and finished the day with an average of 9000 steps. In that persons head they should be losing weight because they exercise daily, but their overall calorie expenditure was not enough.

Add to this the fact that most people over eat and the combination isn’t great.

The next thing you should do is to start logging everything you eat over a 3 day period including size of portions and how many calories are being consumed, this will assist you to calculate whether the calories you are eating are more than you are expending.

Remember, 10,000 steps a day is a minimum, not a target!!!

For more information and advice visit my website.

By Haydon Littlewood, Personal trainer at www.bodychange4u.co.uk

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What’s On Akeman Street Tring Hertfordshire HP23 6AP

That's Not My Egg Gallery Trail Until 15th April, 10.00 - 17.00. £1 per trail

Explore the galleries to help Kiwi find her lost egg and win a chocolatey prize. Go on the search to find Kiwi’s lost egg and meet some fascinating animals along your way. Complete the trail and win an Easter chocolate. Age 5+. Drop-in, self-led.

Wildlife Warriors: Tracks and Signs 3rd April, 10.30 - 12.00, 14.00 - 15.30. £6

Outdoor activity at College Lake.

Head to College Lake and learn how to become a nature detective.

Find out about the animals that live in the woods at College Lake, investigate the clues they leave behind and complete a detective mission! Most suitable for children over 5. Book online or call 020 7942 6163.

Wildlife Warriors: Identification 3 April, 10.30 - 12.00, 14.00 - 15.30. £6

Outdoor activity at The Quad, Tring Museum Search our grounds at Trin Museum to see what animals you can find and work out what they are.

Join us and the College Lake team to search high and low for animals in our woodland and meadow. Learn how to identify the animals and make a bird feeder so you can do the same at home. Suitable for 5+. Book online or call 020 7942 6163.

Explore Animal Tracks 4th April, 10.30 - 11.00, 11.15 - 11.45, 14.30 - 15.00. £2.

Explore woodland animals and find out what tracks they leave.

Handle woodland specimens and explore the different types of tracks and marks they leave. Create a plaster of Paris footprint to take home. Suitable for ages 5+. Drop-in.

Origami Birds 5th, 11th & 12th April. £2. Drop-in.

10.30 - 11.00, 11.15 - 11.45, 14.30 - 15.00

Create beautiful origami birds out of paper.

Learn how to make colourful origami birds which will go on display in our What’s in the Wood’s exhibition for everyone to see. Suitable for ages 5+.

Den Building in Tring Park 9th April, 10.15 - 12.15, 14.00 - 16.00.

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Set off on a journey around Tring Park to make a den. Join us and the Woodland Trust to explore Tring Park. Gather material on your journey and make your very own den.

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For Infomation Tel: 020 7942 6171

Explore exhibitions and events at www.nhm.ac.uk/tring.

This activity includes walking around the park and is most suitable for ages 5+. Please bring weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Meeting point is at the quad at the Museum. Book online or call 020 7942 6163.

The Dogs at Tring 19th April, 19.00 - 20.15. £4.50

Discover the stories behind the incredible dog specimens in the Museum. Join pedigree dog historian Alison Skipper to explore the famous collection. How was it assembled? What’s special about these dogs? Why are they relevant today?

Book online or call 020 7942 6163.

Colourful Caterpillars 29th - 31st May, 10.30 - 11.00, 11.15 - 11.45, 14.30 - 15.00. £2

Celebrate spring and decorate a beautiful caterpillar.

Join us to create a springtime caterpillar from recycled egg cartons, then add it to our What’s in the Woods exhibition for all to see. Ages 5+. |No need to book, just drop in.

Tree Wind Chimes in Tring Park 1st June, 10.30-12.00, 14.00-15.30. Free/Donation £2 Walk around the park to collect your materials to create wind chimes. Explore the sounds in the park and find twigs and decorations. Make your wind chimes to take home or to add to our What’s in the Woods exhibition. This activity includes walking around the park and is most suitable for ages 5+.

Please bring weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.

Meeting point is at the quad at the Museum.

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• DOG FRIENDLY • PARKLAND • CAFE • VISITORS CENTRE IVITIES • EVENTS • WALKS • KIDS ACTIVITIES • ADULT ACT Houghton Hall Park Open Day

Xplorer

Thursday 5th April & Wednesday 11th April 11am-2pm (last entry at 1pm) FREE

Collect your maps from the foyer in the Visitor Centre and take on the Xplorer challenge!

Explore the park, find the markers, complete the challenge & have fun together!

Make sure you visit the Centre after completing to get your answers marked. This is a fun, free activity for all the family to enjoy, even the dog!

Friends of Houghton Hall Park: Park-wide Litter Pick Sunday 22nd April 10am – 3pm FREE

Volunteer by taking part in valuable conservation work at Houghton Hall Park with the Greensand Trust one Sunday a month! In April, the activity will be a thorough and satisfying cleanse of the Park. Removing any litter as it poses a threat to wildlife and spoils our enjoyment of the park. If you would like to come along, please email: Jamie.

Proud@greensandtrust.org to let ranger Jamie know.

This is open to everyone so please join us, we hope to see you there!

Sunday 20th May 10am-3pm

We welcome you to join us for our very first Open Day to celebrate the Heritage Lottery Fund ‘Renaissance & Renewal Project’ £2.2 million was awarded to Central Bedfordshire Council to transform the park, from Heritage and Big Lottery Funds ‘Parks for People’ grant scheme.

As part of the Renaissance & Renewal Project the grant has funded regular conservation work across the park, the protection of heritage features and local wildlife, the installation of accessible pathways & trails including the play trail for children to enjoy natural play spaces outdoors, as well as the construction of the visitor centre & café to create a space for the community to explore, learn, relax and enjoy. The Open Day is an opportunity to celebrate this project with the local community. There will be a programme of events (mostly free activities!) which will be released nearer the time, so keep your eye on our Facebook page or website, we hope to see you there! www.facebook.com/HoughtonHallPark www.houghtonhallpark.org

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Clubs & Groups DUNSTABLE & DISTRICT ART CLUB

We meet at Chew’s House 77 High Street South, Dunstable on Monday mornings from 10.00am. Monday afternoons from 2.00pm and Thursday evenings from 7.30pm. We are an informal club who meet to paint together, all abilities are welcomed, the club has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where we all try to encourage and help each other.

We also run social painting days. A club exhibition is held every year where members are encouraged to enter paintings for display.

Contact: Derek 01582 611607

DUNSTABLE MEN IN SHEDS

We are a group of slightly older men who meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s between 10am and 1 pm to chat, drink tea and sometimes make useful items for local schools, charities and for ourselves from a range of materials. We have been loaned a Council building on the Meadway allotment’s as our manufacturing hub. Come and visit, all are welcome. We are on Facebook and aim to have a web site shortly.

For more information ring Martin on 01582 668598, or Terry on 01582 604476 WIDOWS & WIDOWERS CLUB We are an active Widows and Widowers club.

Meetings are held locally and new members are always welcome.

If you would like to make new friends and join in our many outings and activities please contact Jenny 01582 672766 or Val 01582 659717 or email Carol at carol.hodges@ntlworld.com CURTAIN CALL THEATRE GROUP & YOUTH THEATRE Youth theatre open to children aged 5 - 16 Mondays 5pm - 7.30pm Eaton Bray Village Hall. Acting, Singing, Dance,

Fun & Games!

Adult group (16+) Mondays 8pm 10pm Eaton Bray Village Hall. New members always welcome wheather on or off stage.

Call Gavyn 01525 220525 www.curtaincalltheatregroup.co.uk WEDNESDAY CLUB at NORTHALL VILLAGE HALL Are you or do you know of an elderly person in the Northall, Dagnall, Edlesborough, Eaton Bray or surrounding villages who might benefit from a social day out once a week? Why not come along to the Wednesday Club from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Our own minibus can pick you up, morning coffee and biscuits, home cooked lunch with pudding, afternoon tea and cakes. Play games and bingo, sale table, entertainment by visitors and outside club visits.

Join in as much or as little as you like, make new friends, very friendly atmosphere. Only £9.00 per week including transport.

Contact Anna on 07854 230243, please leave a message if no answer.

BEDFORDSHIRE GUILD OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS & DYERS. A friendly group of textile crafts people who meet in Flitwick Village Hall twice a month.

First Tuesday evening of each month 7.30 - 9-30 and Third Saturday, all day, 10.30 to 4.30.

We welcome visitors interested in seeing what we do, so please pay a visit to our website www.bedsguildwsd.blogspot.co.uk BEECROFT CRAFT & CHAT Beecroft Community Centre Westfield Road, Dunstable We meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month between 10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m on a “drop in/drop out” basis.

We meet to have a cuppa, chat and craft together in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

ALL CRAFTS WELCOME The first session is FREE

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Annual subscription £5.00 Session Fee: £3.00 Tel: Dorothy on 01582 606812 DUNSTABLE WI Dunstable WI meet two evenings a month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Watling Lower School Bullpond Lane at 7.00pm. We are friendly group and like to enjoy ourselves.

We have a wide range of speakers with different talents crafts, and also Quizz nights to test our brains. We welcome new members so join us and make new friends.

12th April: Tales of victorian ladies For more information telephone Barbara Fisher 01582 665252 DUNSTABLE PROBUS CLUB Dunstable PROBUS Club meets on the second Monday of the month and membership is open to retired or semi-retired professional and business men. The Club’s main object is the promotion of good fellowship. Members enjoy a variety of social activities and organized visits throughout the year and at their regular monthly meetings they are entertained by after-lunch speakers. If you are interested in joining the Club, please contact the Secretary, Philip Savage, on 01582 662462.

SAPHIRE SOCIAL CLUB We meet every Thursday at The Orange Tree Stevenage Rd Hitchin from 8.30pm. A small and friendly group for single people aged 50+. We offer a variety of social events during the month and the opportunity to make new friends. Potential new members are warmly welcome to come along and meet us with no joining fee for 2 months. For further info call/text Ian 07900 890583 or Joyce 07952 678021 www.sapphiresocialsinglesclub.co.uk FRIENDS OF STUDHAM COMMON We are a friendly,voluntary group whose aim is to conserve,maintain and promote Studham Common as a haven for wildlife and a place for eve-

ryone to enjoy. For this purpose we meet as a work party on the third Saturday of each month (except Dec.) The work is not onerous and we enjoy the exercise and the good company –and a picnic lunch is provided! Tel Pam on 01582 872608 pamrumfitt@btinternet.com NEW MOON MORRIS We are a mixed side dancing traditional dances from all over England – with our own twist – as well as choreographing new dances. We are particularly looking for new dancers.

We meet most Tuesday evenings 8:15 – 10:15 at Ivinghoe Town Hall, LU7 9EW (we advise that you check – in case we are ‘dancing out’).

Contact: squire.newmoon@gmail.com.

Find out more at: www.newmoonmorris.blogspot.co.uk LANGDALE CHURCH Langdale church communities: Art group every week, Friends and Neighbours open to everyone speaker and refreshments every second Thursday, Toddler group every Wednesday term time only, Saturday coffee morning second Saturday every month, Carers drop in 1st Thursday every month. Neighbourhood chaplains befriending and support in the local community. Sunday morning services at 10.30am. Please contact 01582 602980 langdalechurch@talktalk.net SOCIAL GROUP We are a small group of people age 45+. If you like to have fun and enjoy yourself then please get in touch. No Membership required, just ring Tina for more information between 10am & 8pm week days 01582 619035 NORTHALL TODDLER GROUP Northall Village Hall, LU6 2EX Join new mums, dads, grandparents and carers.Every Tuesday 9:30 – 11:30am (including school holidays) For children aged 0-5 years.

Tea, coffee, juices and healthy snack.

Come join in the fun, games and learning (inside and out) £2.50 during term time (per family) £1 per child during school holidays (Adults free & older children welcome) Tel. Sarah Cox on 07765 158182 THE BOGTROTTERS The Bogtrotters (Dunstable and District Walking and Hostelling Group) are a group of about 90 walkers, hikers and hostellers. We run a surprisingly diverse range of activities, including half and full day walks, hostelling trips, meals and evening activities.

New members are always welcome.

Prospective members are invited to get in touch via the website, give us a ring or just turn up to an event or walk.

Contact Eila: 07964291892 ARTS & CRAFTS Art & Craft for adults with learning difficulties every Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm & every Sat 11am - 1pm at Arttrend, rear of 440 Dunstable Road.Please see the website www.arttrend.co.uk for all the details or phone 07794987796

DUNSTABLE DAOS Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:45pm - 10:00pm

We are Dunstable’s premier Musical Theatre group. We perform out major shows, once a year, at The Grove Theatre in Dunstable along with concerts, small shows and so on. Find our Facebook Group or Facebook page for more details.

Email: daosuk@gmail.com BREATHEASY Do you suffer from a lung condition?

Then why not come and join our local Support group - breatheasy - Part of the British lung foundation. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at peter newton pavilion (Behind Tesco) 2 - 4pm carers also welcome As well as supporting each other we have a variety of speakers and also arrange day trips out.

New members most welcome Tel: Amanda Fletcher 01582 404479 DUNSTABLE BAPTIST CHURCH St Mary’s Gate (Middle of Ashton Square Car Park) Our Friends and Neighbours meetings are open to everyone on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

For more information contact David tel: 01582 872106

DANESBOROUGH CHORUS

The Danesborough Chorus meets on Wednesdays 7.45 - 9.50 pm in Aspley Guise Village Hall. The new season started Wednesday 6th September, and we will be rehearsing Brahms’ German Requiem . If you’re interested, why not bring your vocal chords along for a few sessions?

Please contact membership secretary Carol Yirrell on 01296 680328, or via our website at www.danesborough.org.uk. She’ll invite you to come along to a few rehearsals and see how you find it.

NATIONAL TRUST All meetings are held at Salvation Army Centre, Dunstable. Guests are welcome at £3.00 As well as outing we also run a holiday once per year. If you would like to join the group, please contact, Lynder Power 01582 696193 or Janr Lingham 01582 606838

DUNSTABLE SALVATION ARMY FRIENDS TOGETHER

(Over 60s ) Weekly Subscription £2 We meet every Weds at Bull Pond Lane,Dunstable,LU6 3AH. We have a Cup of Tea or Coffee at 1.00pm then the the meeting starts at 1.30pm - 2.30pm. The Programme consists of Various Speakers.Quizzies, SingA-Longs, Musicial Artists. Lunch Club for Members on the first Weds of the month @£3 Also lots of good fun and Christian Fellowship. For more information tel: Maureen Dunn 01582 759509

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Clubs & Groups STUDHAM WI

Studham WI meet on the first Thursday of every month, 7.45pm at Studham Village Hall. An open and friendly group of around 30+ ladies, we enjoy laughing and socialising, be it at our meetings, our monthly lunch outings, darts matches, quiz evenings, or at group and county events. Our programme for 2018 includes: puppets, advice on getting the best energy deals and tariffs, the importance of an up-to-date will, seated flexibility exercises, and mosaic making, as well as trips to a wine-tasting evening, the theatre in London, a Cotswold farm and our (members only) Summer Garden Party. If you’re interested in joining us, then come and try the WI! We’re always happy to welcome visitors to the majority our meetings. www.studhamwi.wordpress.com

TEA DANCE,

Houghton Regis Memorial Hall.

Every Monday afternoon.

Modern Ballroom Dancing (Waltz Quickstep Slow Foxtrot etc) and popular sequence dancing (Cindy swing, Rumba one etc) 2.00pm to 4.00pm every Monday afternoon with large free car park at the rear of the hall off Dury Lane, opposite the green Houghton Regis.

Music by John Hunter with Tea/Coffee & biscuits included in the admission price of £3.50 per person.

Opportunity to practice your dancing and meet new friends in a nice friendly atmosphere.

For additional information call John 01525 633877. Mike 01525 635904. or Derrick 01525 210568.

DUNSTABLE GARDEN CLUB

Victoria Diggle gave an extremely interesting talk on the history of the National Gardens Scheme – the Yellow Book – which organises gardens opening for charity during the year.

There are many in Bedfordshire and adjoining counties Herts & Bucks.

Leaflets with details are widely available – I have seen them in Priory House, Dunstable and garden centres.

April 9th meeting is a Members’ evening & Plant exchange. Our summer programmes are ready with details of five lovely venues to visit.

Further information from Mary Chapman – 01582 603710 Meetings are held in the Salvation Army Hall, Dunstable and commence at 7.30 pm. Visitors welcome £2 and Annual subscription £10.

Further information from Mary Chapman 01582 603710

TOTTERNHOE PLAYERS

We are a friendly, supportive group for keen Am. Drammers aged 16 - 80+ and always welcome new members. We usually put on a panto, a murder mystery and either a comedy or variety show each year.

We aim to make the most of the talents you can bring to our group.

If your interests are in one of the back-stage disciplines, eg. lighting, sound, set construction, costume, admin, then you will be particularly welcome! We meet Wednesdays and most Fridays, 8pm - 10pm in Totternhoe to rehearse. Come along and meet us! Please call Els on 01582 758108 or Jo on 01582 603287

DUNSTABLE LADIES CHOIR Houghton Regis Baptist Church, Houghton Regis, LU5 5RG We’re a friendly local choir, always looking for new voices to join us - no audition required!

We sing a bit of everything, from traditional choral pieces to songs from top musicals, with a few pop classics thrown in for good measure. Why not come along to a rehearsal, and see how you get on? Every Tuesday, 7.30pm to 9.30pm For more details, contact Pat Jackson on 01582 520302 or find us on Facebook

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ACTIVITIES AT STUDHAM VILLAGE HALL Monday Evening - Jive.

Tuesday Morning - Mums and Tots, Afternoon - Scrabble Club, Evening - Salsa.

Wednesday Evenings – Bingo.

Thursday Morning - U3A Carpet Bowls, Evening - Carpet Bowls Club.

1st Thursday evening in month – Women’s Institute (WI).

Main Hall and a Meeting room available for hire. Modern kitchen.

Contact Des Salmon T: 01582 872082.

E: desstudham@btconnect.com

LUTON AND DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY

If you collect postage stamps, postcards or postal history why not come along and meet fellow collectors? We usually meet on the first Friday of the month* at Bushmead Primary School, Luton, LU2 7EU from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. Your first visit is free! New members are always welcome.(*Dates may change if the school is closed).

Call Fin on 01582 453244 or email finodon@hotmail.com for a programme of events or more information.

THE BEACON COMMUNITY CHOIR

A friendly local choir that is open to all ages and all abilities – there are no auditions, all you need is a love of music and a sense of humour.

We sing a wide range of musical styles from classical choir repertoire to pop, jazz, gospel and folk. Our conductor is a highly qualified and experienced musician.

Rehearsals are held on Thursdays at 8.15pm in St. Mary’s Church Ivinghoe.

If you would like to know more, contact Lindsay Hewlett (01296 660670, lhewlett@btinternet.com) or Richard Cooper (01296 661725).

PRIORY’S LITTLE ANGELS formerly known as Priory Pram Service We hold a service for under 5’s, including babies even from a few weeks old, on the 1st Tuesday of the month. We sing, dance to songs, have a bible-linked story, play percussion, make a simple craft activity and have a prayer. All are welcome and we finish with refreshments, chatting and Christian fellowship.

We meet in the Priory Church and start at 2pm.

Dates for future services: April 3rd, May 1st, June 5th, July 3rd, August 7th (with Teddy Bears’ picnic afterwards), September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th and December 4th.

WOMEN’S WORLD

Meet 3rd Wednesday of the month, at St Anne’s Church Hall, Crawley Green Road, at 8pm.

Join our friendly group of ladies for talks, activities and outings. For more information about our next meeting ring Lynne on 01582 617470.

CHEDDINGTON BOWLS CLUB SUCCESS & LOSS Cheddington Bowls Club's ladies did us proud in 2017: Jacqui Coote (Studham) won a ladies county singles championship. Sylvia Currant (Dunstable) was runner up and Sue Molnar (Pitstone) a semi finalist! Sadly, we lost Rosemary Roberts (Pitstone) at Christmas. Rosemary had bowled for over 50 years. She did much for the club and will be greatly missed.

No Smoking on the Green!!

TV BOWLS: You may have had your appetite wetted by watching World Bowls or you are just curious as to why everyone says 'Bowls is a Great Game'.

Tempted to try? 'Give Bowls A Go' sessions are on Tuesdays at 2pm or Friday at 6 pm, May to Sept.

Just bring a pair of a trainers, we provide the rest. Friday May 18th, includes a Fish & Chips option.

Members can't wait to get back on the green. You will find a warm welcome waiting for you, free coaching, at least a cuppa, and new friends Cheddington B.C. Recreation Grd. in the High St. LU7 9AA Contact: Jo Tchertoff on 01296 668624, if you would like to know more.

Vauxhall Male Voice Choir 75th Anniversary Year Massed Concert at

The Methodist Church, The Square, Dunstable LU6 3SN

With 120+ Voices

day Satur 2018 une J h t 6 1 7:30pmen s op (Door m) 6:45p

With Special Guest:

Lynn Deacon (Soprano) Choirs participating:

● Vauxhall MVC

● St Edmundsbury MVC

● Wycombe Orpheus MVC

s Ticket £10.00

For advance tickets: please contact 01525-753110 Vauxhall Male Voice Choir Website:

www.vmvc.org

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Out & About St George’s Day St Georges Day celebrations 21st April at Priory Gardens 11.00am - 4.00pm FREE

The first of Dunstable Town Council’s Events Programme kicks off with the St George’s Day Celebration. On Saturday 21st April between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm come and join us in Priory Gardens for a FREE family fun filled day.

There’s a lot to see and do this year. There will be the mighty climbing wall to face, alongside trying your hand at archery, making your very own swords and crowns before you go off around town to hunt for the dragons!

If that’s not enough look out for St George and his fiery fire breathing dragon, the comical Jester and you may even bump into a Princess on the way! This year we have also brought back Tony’s Reptile Show, the Falconry displays and the highlight would no doubt be the Fighting Knights to look out for.

Plus….

Aldbury Morris Men Circus Skills Magic Show Punch and Judy Inflatables Afternoon Tea Party And more...

The event will be looking at life after the war and celebrate the feeling of hope within society at that time.

Enjoy war time singers, have a go at poppy making and learn about life in the war.

Also enjoy a special WWI themed Afternoon Tea available at Priory House

Peace Party

Dunstable Through The Great War and Beyond Saturday 12th May 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Priory Gardens - FREE

2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. To honour this occasion Dunstable Town Council are hosting a special WWI Event.

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Did you know Peace Parties were invented after WWI to give back to the children who suffered during the war. These Peace Parties then evolved into the street parties we know today. Dunstable Town Council wants to re-create a Peace Party for the children of Dunstable, who may be going through a difficult time, who have overcome adversity or have over achieved and need recognition.

We are asking for people to nominate a child (8 years and over) to attend our Peace Party which will take place during the WWI event. For further information and to get a nomination form visit www.dunstable. gov.uk or e-mail lisa.vincent@dunstable.gov.uk.

CHILTERN GATEWAY Dunstable Road, LU6 2GY Tel: 01582 500 920

Victorian Bonnet Trail

9th - 13th April 11am - 4pm £2.50 Easter Apriland 10am – 3pm OldWeekend Linslade 14 Rd,- 17 Heath Reach,

LU7 0EB. Tel: 01525 234260

www.greensandtrust.org/rushmere-country-park HSBC UK Go-Ride Holiday Coaching Camps 4th -12th April

The HSBC UK Go-Ride Holiday Coaching Camps for kids organised by British Cycling return to the park this Easter, various dates from 4-12 April aimed at beginner and advanced mountain bikers.

Booking and all information available via the British Easter Bunny Hunt Cycling website.

Complete the trail and win an egg!

Xplorer Challenge at Rushmere Come and find eight wooden rabbits hidden  Tickets £3.50 per child

avoid disappointment book in advance at 5th April, final admission at To 12.45pm www.eventbrite.co.uk (search Easter Bunny

in the park, answer the questions and win an Easter egg.

Hunt)

you can just turn hosting up on the daythe of your Rushmere Country Park is Or once again choice at the Herons’ Hatch but numbers limitedfor all the family, popular Xplorer Challenge are - fun it's free to attend (although £3 parking exit fee applies) just turn up - The team will be outside the Visitor Centre.

Pick up your question sheet from the Herons’ Hatch, return it there with your answers to receive your chocolate egg reward.

Learn how Dunstable became connected to the hat trade and how the children of the past enjoyed these Downs.

Pick up a map at reception and learn how children long ago played in this lovely area. Bring your own Easter bonnet if you have one but take care it doesn't get blown away.

50 Things Club

6th May & 1st Sunday of every month 2pm 3.30pm FREE On the first Sunday of every month we hold a '50 Things to do before you are 11 ¾' event.

There will be a variety of activiities from the '50 Things' handbook, depending on the weather.

Come along and join in to add another sticker to your record.

This activity is free as is parking for NT Members and Blue Badge Holders.

Marvellous May trail

28th May - 1st June 10am - 5pm £2 May is a magical month on the Downs as the wildflower meadows begin to bloom and the orchids emerge on the chalk land hillsides Take a walk along the Downs to spot the Orange Tip butterfly and her friends

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HARLINGTON SOCIETY OF ART & CRAFTS COACH OUTING - FRIDAY 8TH JUNE

STUDHAM MAY FAIR 19th May 2018 - 2pm – 5pm.

Studham Common

Milletts Farm Centre (garden centre, maze, zoo, arts/crafts centre, restaurants, PYO, grounds and

PENDON MODEL MUSEUM Long Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxon.

Guided tour of world’s best railway model layouts - Madder valley, Dartmoor and Vale of White Horse, 70ft. exact replica of life in unspoilt countryside with every building in 1930s perfectly replicated at 1/76th scale. See the houses, gardens, farms, P.O., pubs and shops as they used to be! And trains!!

Cost £24.

Contact Meryl Parker, 01525-873875 or Chris Leahy 01525-753715

Sponsored by Fine & Country Estate Agents. The popular Studham May Fair returns for its 35th year. The event is a traditional village fair and fun dog show, with Maypole dancing, live music, Morris dancing, children's activities, petting zoo, refreshments, BBQ, traditional stalls and many other fun activities to engage the whole family. Any queries should be directed to Mike Bailey (mjbailey1@ btinternet.com) or visit our website at Friends of Studham Church| Studham Friends| Studham

Spring Clean Table Top Sale Saturday 28th April, 10am-4pm, Free Entry!

Come down to Studham Methodist Church and browse a great selection of new and nearly new items, including: clothes, shoes, jewellery, baby & children’s clothes, toys, kitchenwares, books, crockery, craft and homewares.

Refreshments will be available all day.

Enjoy a coffee and delicious homemade cake whilst you pick up a bargain or two in support of our Methodist Church.

Having a spring clean out yourself?

All donations for sale are gratefully received. Perhaps you want to sell something instead? Tables are available to rent for just £10. For more information, call Chrys on 01582 872989.

Superpowers at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo 30th March - 15th April Celebrate the world’s most incredible wildlife and their amazing superpowers this Easter at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Follow the Superpowers trail and find out how fast a lanner falcon can fly, or discover which animal can crush a lion’s skull with one kick!

14th -15th April only! - PAW PATROL! Come and see Chase and Skye will be making appearances at intervals on each day. Free Meet & Greet Tickets can be reserved from 10am.

Normal entry charges apply.

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Vauxhall Male Voice Choir Do you enjoy singing?

Ever thought of joining a choir?

At Vauxhall Male Voice Choir we are a friendly bunch of men who meet on a Wednesday night at High Town Methodist Church, High Town Road, Luton.

We sing a broad spectrum of music in four-part harmony.

Come and find out whether you are a top tenor, second tenor, baritone or bass.

We are always looking for new members to join our ranks.

Come along and listen to us rehearse, or maybe join in. Call:

Brian on 01525 841077 or Nigel on 07795 415440

Choir Website ‐ www.vmvc.org

Or just turn up for 7:30!

(Don’t worry, you don’t need to be able to read music AND you don’t need to be a Vauxhall Motors employee, past or present!)

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