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ANTIQUES AND COLLECTORS’ ITEMS VALUATION Find out if there is a classic in your attic or a masterpiece in your mastersuite!!

On Saturday 6th August 2016, W&H Peacock Auctioneers & Valuers will be visiting Dunstable to discover the secrets of your dresser! Want to know if your trinkets a treasure… or your collectables counterfeit?

Taking place in The Square Methodist Church from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, the specialist valuers can advise on all antique and collectable items, watches and jewellery.

No appointment is necessary, so bring along your items for FREE auction advice without obligation. Sales entries are invited.

Clare Brett, Town Centre Manager commented .. ‘This is an exciting opportunity to access antiques expertise with the possibility to unearth the fortune you never knew you had!

Dunstable Market and Car Boot Sale will be taking place alongside the holiday themed Party in the Market in the Ashton Square area where there will be new stalls, music, children’s entertainment and refreshments. If there are no treasures already in your attic, you might discover a hidden gem at the market!’

Dunstable Market is an historic, outdoor general market that operates in the Ashton Square area on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year.

This event is organised by Dunstable Joint Committee in partnership with W&H Peacock Auctioneers & Valuers of Bedford.

For details of this and other town centre events and initiatives, please visit www.dunstable.gov.uk

ASHTON ALMSHOUSE CHARITY Ashton Almshouse Charity has a newly refurbished one bedroom flat on the first floor which is available for immediate occupancy.

There is a pleasant communal garden and the flat is located in a central position in Bullpond Lane, Dunstable.

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Make Your Mark Young people across Central Bedfordshire are being asked what issues matter most to them.

It is part of the annual Make Your Mark ballot, the largest consultation of young people in the country – and Central Bedfordshire Youth Parliament is taking part.

The national ballot runs from 12th August until 5th October, and young people across the country will be asked what issues matter most to them, in order to determine what is debated by the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) in the House of Commons on 11th November.

Voting takes places both online and through ballot papers issued in schools and youth centres.

Ten topics will be available to choose from on the initial Make Your Mark ballot paper, with the five most popular topics among young people going on to be discussed by MYPs in their November debate, chaired by the Speaker of the House of Commons Rt. Hon. John Bercow MP and broadcast live on BBC Parliament.

Last year’s Make Your Mark ballot saw 970,000 young people taking part, making it the largest youth consultation of its kind in the UK. Any schools, colleges or youth organisations wishing to take part should contact Lisa Wright, Senior Youth Worker, at lisa.wright@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

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Retains Green Flag Priory and Grove House Gardens in Dunstable are named as among the best in Britain More parks and green spaces than ever will be flying the Green Flag Award this year – more than 1,600 across the UK and Priory and Grove House Gardens in Dunstable are among the very best in the UK – and that’s official.

The gardens are among a record-breaking 1,686 parks and green spaces that will today receive a prestigious Green Flag Award – the mark of a quality park or green space.

The award, now celebrating its 20th year, recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.

Dunstable Town Councillor Liz Jones, Chair of the Grounds and Environmental Services Committee said: “We are delighted to have retained our Green Flag Awards again in 2016 and I was very proud to be able to attend the award ceremony in Nottingham to collect this year’s flags. The awards are testament to the hard work that the Town Council staff and the wider community put in to maintaining these award winning spaces for all to enjoy’’ International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said: “We are delighted to be celebrating another record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award scheme, especially as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Awards.

“All the flags flying this year are a testament to the efforts of the thousands of men and women, both staff and volunteers, who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”

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New Lipreading Class in Dunstable

Did you know that one in six people in this country have some kind of hearing problem?Hearing loss can affect anyone of any age. Hearing aids have improved enormously, they use all the advances in modern technology, but even the best aids don't cure hearing loss.

It is still a problem to hear in noisy social or work environments, but all is not lost.Research has shown that joining a lipreading class helps to avoid the damaging social isolation that can accompany hearing loss.

Lipreading classes teach you to let your eyes help your ears fill in the things you miss. They are small friendly classes, and as well as learning lipreading we cover, how hearing works and the things that can go wrong, equipment and organisations that can help, strategies to cope in various situations, and much more, oh, and we laugh a lot!My name is Molly Berry, and I am profoundly deaf, I started losing my hearing when I was in my thirties, and 7 years ago I was given a Cochlear Implant. It was very successful, andso I decided to retrain as a lipreading tutor to pass on the skills I relied on. I teach in Beds. Bucks and Herts, and there is now a class in Dunstable on a Wednesday afternoon.For more information about this and other classes or to join a class, call or text me on 07741 095921 or email me at mb.lipreading@gmail.com

Big Join The Friendly Read

Join in with the Summer Reading Challenge 2016 in Central Bedfordshire Libraries. The theme this year is the Big Friendly Read.

The Big Friendly Read is free to join and open to all children, and runs right through the summer.

Join up at your local library, collect your Big Friendly Read stamp card and choose your books. There are 6 collector cards to pick up, and when you read six books you get a Big Friendly Read Certificate. Ask for another stamp card, and for 12 books you get a pair of rainbow glasses, for 18 a gold medal on a lanyard.

Find out more at www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk.

Become a VOLUNTEER If you're aged between 14 and 17 why not come along and help out at your local library as a Summer Reading Challenge volunteer? You'll be handing out rewards and encouraging children in their reading journey. For more information and an application form talk to staff in your local library.

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“This is living”

Building on the success of Priory View

Central Bedfordshire Council’s first ‘independent living scheme’ has been shortlisted for a national housing award.

Priory View, on Church Street in Dunstable, has been nominated for Inside Housing’s Top Sixty Developments 2016 in the ‘Older People’s Development of the year’ category, alongside tough competition.

Cllr Carole Hegley, Executive Member for Social Care and Housing and local councillor, explained: “The idea of independent living schemes is to offer older people the chance to live independently for longer, all the while enjoying a vibrant social life with the opportunity to access care and support if needed. It is all part of a bigger plan to make sure we have the right sort of housing available for our older residents.”

“Priory View is more than alternative accommodation that an older person has to ‘accept’ because their home is no longer suitable for them. It is instead a place to celebrate life. The facilities at Priory View are fantastic but it was really designed to build a sense of community and for people to make new friends and be able to support each other.”

“We’re immensely proud of the scheme and are pleased that it’s being recognised nationally. That, added to the fantastic feedback we have had so far from our residents, makes us very happy indeed!”

Priory View is a five storey building with 83 one and two bedroom apartments on a social rent or part ownership basis. The building includes a soon-to-be-open shop and a hairdressing salon, restaurant and café on the ground floor, all of which are available to everyone, not just residents. For residents there are also three beauty, relaxation and therapy rooms, a rooftop garden and five recreation rooms to socialise in.

Resident Valerie Brown said: “I used to have a three bedroom house and after my husband died I was so lonely there, it didn’t feel like much of a life at all. But now I feel happy, I feel alive; this is living!”

And the council plans to build on the success of Priory View. A planning application for another scheme in Houghton Regis is set to be submitted over the summer, providing around 170 apartments if approved, and Aldwyck Housing Association has just opened a similar scheme in Leighton Buzzard, called Greenfields.

For more information on all these schemes, visit www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/independentliving

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They boast that they were the first Indian restaurant in the area to introduce guests to their famous Agra venison and Delhi beef curries, there’s plenty to try other than the usual chicken and lamb options.

Their takeaway and delivery service has proved very popular and customers can now order easily using the new Vantage App (search for Vantage Dunstable in The App Store).

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THE HERITAGE PARK PITSTONE GREEN MUSEUM

A hidden Gem in Beds, Bucks & Herts Nestling in the shadow of Ivinghoe Beacon, lies a hidden gem of an attraction, just waiting for you to explore. The old victorian Pitstone Green Farm which fell out of use as a working farm in the early 1970s, is now being run as a charity by an enthusiastic bunch of volunteers from Pitstone & Ivinghoe Museum Society (PIMS).

It started life as a farming and country life museum but has evolved into something much more complex, as the years have passed. It now incorporates an enormous range of exhibits to suit almost all tastes. We only open 10 times a year as we have around 50 volunteers on hand to help, explain and encourage visitors to get the most out of their ÂŁ6 entry fee.

We have over 35 areas of attractions ranging from model railways to a Lancaster Bomber cockpit, from farm machinery to Basket weaving, from a huge working rack saw to a 28 litre gas engine. Try your hand at lace making or pottery. All our displays are in the old buildings of the farm,and you can see everything whatever the weather. Most areas are accessible to wheelchairs but a few are not,due to the nature of the old buildings. Bring your dog on a lead, relax in the lovely grounds or buy some refreshments, on sale all day long.

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Self-storage is becoming more and more visible in our towns and cities. With new-build houses having less storage space and often no garages, people are finding it useful to have extra space outside their home where they can securely store any extra items. In addition, businesses can find it very cost-effective to rent a self storage room where there are no long leases and where more or less space can be taken as and when required.

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Flats seldom come with sufficient storage space and spare bedrooms can quickly become part bedroom part storeroom for all sorts of things. Renting a self storage room can free up this precious space whilst still keeping your goods easily accessible.

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Using a self storage room to store seasonal clothing and other seldom used/sentimental items frees up space in your garage or loft. Winter gear such as skis can be securely stored in a self-storage unit and accessible whenever necessary. Roof boxes are often used only a few times a year whilst on holiday and storing such awkward items at home can be difficult. With a standard height of 7ft within most self storage rooms and with trolleys and lifts to each floor, storing large or bulky items such as these is never a problem.

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Avoid long leases and expensive deposits. Self-storage is the ideal way to store stock flexibly and cost effectively.

Storage is flexible because the customer can adapt the size of their storage unit whenever and as often as they want. If extra space is needed for the short term, for example due to a large delivery, extra space can be taken only for the time that is required. With self-storage there are no long term contracts and you only pay for the time you stay. Simple.

CityStore Self Storage offers a document storage service where we organise collection, storage, retrieval and re-delivery as and when you want. Priced by the box, CityStore provides one of the most cost-effective and easy accessible ways to keep your precious documents safe and secure.

In addition to just providing storage space, self-storage facitities usually sell a full range of packaging materials such as strong packing boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap and furniture covers.

Overall, self-storage is a fantastic solution for both domestic and business customers alike. This is reflected in the fact that CityStore Self Storage only opened its doors in 2013 and has since welcomed over 500 new customers from Luton and Dunstable since then.

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Money Matters By Martin Lewis

SPAM Busting It’s an invasion of your home and private time!

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Spam calls and texts top many people’s list of pet hates.

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If a legit company texts you they should offer to let you text STOP so you won’t get any further texts.

However, if it’s a spam text don’t reply, don’t text Register your phone number STOP as it can just indicate to them that your online with the Telephone number is real and it may target you more.

Preference Service Instead, forward the message for free to 7726 (www.tpsonline.org.uk) (spells spam) to your provider – if enough people or call 0345 0700707. do it the number is investigated and blocked.

It’s then a criminal offence You should also always block the number on your for firms to make unsolicited mobile too. If you’re still receiving calls/texts after calls to you. you’ve done the above, you can complain to the It takes around 28 days Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) on 0303 to start working. If you get a call after that, 1231113. Give it as much info about the call/text tell them you’re on the TPS and most legit companies as you can, so it might be able to do something scarper. to stop it.

I’ve had so many people ask me whether the Mobile: text they’ve received from a PPI company saying While 85% of people have registered their landlines, only they’re owed £1,000s is legit or not. I’ve even had 3% have registered their mobiles. Now a new service allows you to register it by free text. Just message to 85095 similar texts myself, and I’m definitely not owed a penny. with ‘TPS’ and your email address (needed to verify you These texts are spam – they neither mean identity).

However the TPS is only a register for reputable EU companies. you’re owed or aren’t owed PPI. It’s just a shotgun approach, spraying Firms from outside the EU, and rogue firms from here may messages to everyone in still contact you. And if your number is targeted, the TPS hope of a response. As an may feel totally ineffective, so see registering as a way to aside, if you do want to check reduce but not stop calls.

There are things some people buy to add on to their phone if you’re owed PPI, you don’t need to pay anyone. which require callers to select options before being put through – thus getting rid of almost all spam calls. The best My free template letters available at www.moneysavingexpert. of these cost up to £100 so you have to balance just how

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To stop unwanted snail mail coming through the letterbox, join the www.mpsonline.org.uk and after about four months the bulk of letters should have stopped. Though, unlike the others, it’s a voluntary scheme by a trade association, so those still sending aren’t breaking the law.

For anyone who’s been annoyed with a leaflet with my face on it during the referendum, well that was nowt to do with me – it was done without my permission.

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A Pensioners View

Social Care And The Welfare State Is It Functioning?

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hen I use the term welfare I would imagine this includes Social Care, surely such a name implies the whole concerns the overall term welfare?

The original idea of a government that remembered the last austerity measures after WWI decided that this was not what would happen to the UK this time and so they formed a welfare state, now sadly depleted from its original conception, but still hanging on by its teeth and which we still pay for by taxation i.e. The National Health System. The government informs us that employment figures are substantial, so why is it that despite the money being there we seem to get less for it. So my question is, why is it that those out of work due to illness are treated in such bad way i.e. the new P.I.P. credit system?

A BBC broadcast of its news on 26th March this year dealt with the matter of a lady who had multiple cancers. Her doctor and specialist notes were all part of the claim for P.I.P credits in place of the credits she was then receiving under the existing credit system.

Regardless of the evidence for the P.I.P claim this ladies request for the credit was turned down by the company employed by the government which vets such claims and stated she was fit for work. The mind boggles. The person involved has had a right to appeal the finding and this appeal will be held in due course, but how long will this take? While she waits her P.I.P credit will not be available. Will full restitution be made if she wins the appeal?

The crux of the complaint, in my opinion, is who are these people employed by the government? Are they medical professionals who would have the knowledge to make such a decision on a persons condition and

capabilities? Do they work with the government or are they an independent advisor? Does the government set targets for the advisors? What happens if they issue too many 'unfit for work' decisions? Will the government end their contract and employ a new company who might reach the governments targets?

Regarding social care, Health Union UNISON has found 75% of councils are still using the 15 minute visit as a standard. UNISON argues that care is being compromised and staff do not have sufficient time to provide dignified treatment. One carer said "I had to visit a lady who was 102 years old, to shower her, help her get dressed, make up food, tidy her kitchen, give her medication and put her bins out, all in 20 minutes".

Since 2010 social care budgets in England alone have been cut by estimated ÂŁ4.6 billion in the budget. The Chancellor was mindful of the problem and introduced a 2% local tax precept which could be spent sole on social care.

The National Pensioners Convention proposes that standards of care could be improved by tackling low pay and poor training of care workers, whilst sharing the cost through a new tax funded National Health and Care Service which widens access to services and ends the needs of means testing. The National Pensioners Convention believes that by reforming the current tax relief on pension contributions through the introduction of a 20% flat rate tax for everyone, they estimate that ÂŁ12.5 billion per annum in order to properly fund our social care system.

My opinion is you can only ask a government to modify its means of social care and welfare to make it work, but social care seems at the bottom end of things that the government feels are important.

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Mike Newman is a member of The Dunstable And District Senior Citizens Club.

If you have a view on any of the issues raised why not attend one of their monthly meetings, held on the last Thursday of the month at St Marys Catholic Social Club, West St., Dunstable.

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A Travellers Tale

The Incas and Machu Pichu Part I

By Paul Heley Having had Peru on my "bucket list" for a number of years, I finally decided that if I didn't go now, I would miss the boat forever. As it so happens, I still left it too late by at least 10 years.

After a very exhausting flight, we eventually arrived at Lima having transited at Sao Paulo in Brazil. Being somewhat shattered, I (and a few others) declined the invitation of a walking tour of Lima and wandered out by myself instead. And got hopelessly lost! However, I was finally rescued by some chap who knew where the hotel was. It was a salutary lesson and underlined the fact that Lima is a huge city with 10 million people making it Peru's principal city with roughly a third of the country's population.

Up bright and early next morning for a flight to Arequipa further south. I was fortunate in having a window seat and, as we got nearer to Arequipa, the scenery below showed a virtually empty landscape of mountains, deep valleys, one or two lakes, and tiny roads with incredible hairpin bends zigzagging over the hills linking isolated villages. All very splendid!

We'd been brought to Arequipa for the volcanoes since there is a volcanic range of mountains between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean.

And Arequipa has three volcanoes all to itself with pride of place going to Misti at 5825 metres (just over 18000 feet) above sea level. There is topographic evidence suggesting that each of these volcanoes has "blown its top" in centuries past such that Arequipa has benefitted from the rich volcanic soils. Peru is also very prone to earthquakes; within

the last 500 years there have been 8 episodes around Arequipa alone, the last one being in 1996. Fortunately, nothing happened whilst we were there!

In the afternoon, we were shown around the city and first impressions were good - clean and tidy streets and attractive buildings in white stone. We were shown the cathedral which, in typical Catholic fashion, was very ornate and covered in gilt.

Then round the Monasterio de Santa Catalina which is a huge complex.

But, I'm afraid, I found everywhere rather dull and was not particularly impressed. Philistine!

Next day we left Arequipa on a particularly long coach journey heading into the Colca Canyon area. Initially, we passed through the poorer parts of the city and witnessed the contrast between the clean and tidy civic

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centre and these poorer areas with their piles of rubbish and ramshackle houses and shops. Apparently, 60% of Arequipa's population has come from the Andean regions looking for a better life. But although there's no official racial discrimination in Peru, there's a marked social distinction between those of Spanish descent and well educated compared with those of Indian descent, of poor education, and speaking Quechan.

Those from isolated rural areas cannot really compete when they arrive in cities such as Arequipa and Lima and find themselves in poorly paid, menial employment and living in poor areas where there are many half finished buildings (usually houses) indicating that the money has run out for the time being.

After leaving the environs of Arequipa the country took on the character I'd seen from the air. Mile after mile between occasional small villages where subsistence farming seemed to be the only economy : hand to mouth stuff where the people work from dawn to dusk with no days off and no holidays. It must be a hard life and there's no wonder people seek an (imagined) better life in the cities.

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Later that day, we experienced the greatest altitude we would achieve anywhere on this trip – close on 16000 feet. It was noticeable that one or two in the party felt very whoosy and had to resort to a puff or two of the oxygen carried on the coach.

The scenery amidst these volcanic hills was very stark, and vegetation was limited to grass. It is home to many llamas and alpacas. Both these South American members of the camel family have been semi domesticated with the much larger, stronger llama being used as a beast of burden whereas the alpaca is used for meat and for its superior wool.

They effectively roam wild but are periodically rounded up and corralled in stone built enclosures. It's considered best to keep them separated if possible because they will interbreed; but the resulting hybrid has none of the positive traits of its parents and is really rather useless.

There was also a herd of the smaller member of this family, the vicuna, whose wool is considered the best of all and is highly prized. These animals cannot be domesticated and are very nervous of people so rounding them up is difficult. I was told that 1Kg of vicuna wool is worth approx 500 US dollars.

The fourth member of the family is the guanacho. This is completely wild, extremely nervous, and few in number having previously been shot for "sport". It is now a protected species.

The coach journey ended at the Andean village of Chivay where we had a belated (and not very good) lunch.

The meat was alpaca – which was as tough as old boots, extremely gristly, and barely warm.

Chivay was also our overnight accommodation and I moved into my cold room. Later on – it gets dark by

6pm in Peru – whilst having a shower, there was a power cut which made life very embarrassing! To cap it all, the evening meal was no better than the lunch so, all in all, my rating of Andean food and lodging was about minus 3 stars! I've since realised that alpaca, like other meats (eg yak) can vary greatly from cut to cut.

Another early start and another long day in the coach in prospect.

The route took us along the Colca Valley with the real object being the Mirador Cruz del Condor : a spot

favoured by roughly 40 of the huge and majestic Andean Condors (a vulture). With the valley bottom more than 3000 feet below us and the Ampato volcano 12000 feet higher on the opposite side, it was a most impressive setting; especially when these enormous birds soared gracefully on the thermals with barely any wing movement. There were a few adult birds showing their white wing feathers but the majority were juveniles less than 6 years old. The adult birds mate – usually for life – and raise one or two chicks per year and can live for more than 50 years.

Then, in total contrast to the condors, we were dazzled by the fluorescent colours on some of the tiny humming birds seen at various places throughout Peru. But what an amazing difference in size!

As with every stopping point during the trip, there were stalls with all manner of touristy trinkets and fabrics for sale. Great play is made of how poor these native sellers are by our standards – as indeed they are. But they're not really poor by Peruvian standards; so the rule is to haggle – and keep on haggling!!

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Leaving the condors behind we retraced our route along the Colca Valley, back over the highest point on our trip once again (more puffs on the oxygen!) before taking the road to Puno and Lake Titicaca.

Throughout these coach journeys I was left with a number of different impressions :1) when considering the emptiness of the place, the road surface is remarkably good. But there are very steep "sleeping policemen" found everywhere – even in open country for some unknown reason.

2) that there are many isolated crosses at the side of the road commemorating (so I was told) fatal accidents; 3) that there are hundreds of small cairns found everywhere which, apparently, give offerings to the gods ; 4) that some sections of the road are completely washed away due to streams rushing off the hillsides.

I also learnt of the "halfway" religious world adopted by those living in isolated and remote villages. The official religion of Peru is Roman Catholic but many native Indians still cling to ancient tribal customs and shamanism; but "double their chances of salvation" by offering a token allegiance to catholicism! I heard of still practised ritual animal slaughter as an offering to one of the many gods; and of the former practice of strapping babies' heads to make them pointed. This was in honour of the god who lives in the "pointed" volcanoes. Fortunately, this barbaric practice has been stopped by the government. But I wonder...?

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Best Bulbs In Theen For Autumn Planting Gard Planting bulbs in the autumn creates an optimism and air of anticipation for spring, when everything bursts into life and many of the bulb specialists, mail order and online suppliers are offering new types and more choice than ever.

Here are just a few of the best bulbs for planting this autumn Crocus ‘Vanguard’ - This pretty lilac specimen bridges the gap between smaller-flowered, earlier crocuses and the March-flowering giants derived from C vernus. It needs good drainage and an open, sunny position to flower and looks good in drifts in grass mixed with short, early narcissi such as ‘Jetfire’. (www.suttons.co.uk)

Crocus ‘Vanguard’ Hyacinth 'Prince of Love' - Double-flowered hyacinths are a rarity, but this dramatic and fragrant variety with its denselypacked flower spikes looks great in beds, borders or patio pots. (www.suttons.co.uk)

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Tulipa clusiana ‘Peppermint Stick’ - Not new, but worth a try. This pint-sized tulip, which grows to just 25cm, produces dainty flowers in April with deep rosy-red outer petals just edged silvery white. The inner petals show a deep steel-blue base when open in the sun. They originate from Allium ‘Silver Spring’ the Mediterranean and the Far East, and are popular in Allium ‘Silver Spring’ - A recent introduction from rockeries and wild gardens, Israel, the white lollipop flowers on 75cm stems or can be naturalised. are unique, with each floret sporting a distinctive www.gee-tee.co.uk). deep-pink centre. It flowers in May and June and 'Peppermint Stick' is widely available. (www.dutchbulbs.co.uk)

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DISCOVER Ashridge Visitors Centre, Moneybury Hill, Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire. HP4 1LT

Wild Wednesdays at Ashridge 10.30am - 11.30am & 1.30pm - 2.30pm Meet at The Visitors Centre. Child £3 or £5

A series of different holiday activities for children. You can choose either the morning or afternoon activity or both! If you decide to do both the cost is £5 per child and you need to bring lunch. There are indoor crafts at lunchtime. Wear clothes suitable for adventure and possibly mud!

Unfortunately dogs are not welcome at this event.

August 10th - Natural Art and Green Plant Games.

August 17th - Orienteering, Sweep Netting/Sticky Bug. August 31st - Den Building and a Woodland Walk August 31st - Minibeast Hunt and Mole Run Course

Gentle Stroll to Hanging Coombe 12th August 10.30am - 12.30pm Meet in Clipperdown car park

Learn about the history and habitats of this less wellknown area.

A chance to learn more about the history and wildlife in this less well-known area of the estate. There are some steep slopes on this walk.

Children are welcome with accompanying adults Dogs on leads are welcome.

Creatures of the Night 12th August 8.30pm - 11pm Meet at The Ashridge visitor centre

Join us on this night-time walk to discover creatures of the night on the Ashridge Estate.

Learn exciting facts about night-time creatures, listen to recordings of wild-life sounds and enjoy a walk in the dark to find bats, moths and other nocturnal insects.

Bring a torch and a bat detector, if you have one. Wear walking shoes and suitable clothing for a night-time walk in the woods Suitable for the whole family.

Unfortunately dogs are not welcome at this event.

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The Ashridge dovecote 14th August 2pm - 4pm FREE Please meet on Stocks Road Aldbury

Come and take a peek inside our 18c dovecote This is a rare opportunity to take a look inside this 18c dovecote on the Ashridge Estate.

Children are welcome. Dogs on leads are welcome.

Big Camp at Ashridge Estate 20th August - 11:00 - 23:45 £40 per pitch

A chance to camp for one night at Ashridge and take part in a number of different activities from bat walks to art workshops and watch the sunset from the Bridgewater Monument.

Activities include: Toasting campfire treats; climbing the Bridgewater Monument at sunset: bat walk at night; family games, art workshop; big butterfly count: not forgetting the chance to explore 5000 acres of countryside whilst you tick off some of our activities from the 50 things to see and do before you're 11 3/4.

The camp site is accessible and there are some surfaced routes nearby. Please call us to discuss access requirements prior to booking.

One well behaved dog per pitch is welcome. Dogs must be kept under control at all times. There will be a BBQ on Saturday night at £7 per adult and £5 per child. There are no shower facilities on site.

Further information will be sent nearer the time on where to meet. The camp site can be accessed from 11am on Saturday 16 July.

Fun Ride 4th September 10am - 1pm Adult £20 Child £10 Meet in Barack Square carpark.

Enjoy a two to three hour way-marked ride for horseowners through some of Ashridge's most beautiful landscapes. Bring your horse or pony to Ashridge and enjoy sharing a ride with other enthusiasts. No dogs at this event. Please note that the start time is between 9am and 12 noon. The full ride is 6.5 miles in length and will take around 2-3 hours There is also a marked shortcut of around 4.5 miles.

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What’s On Akeman Street Tring Hertfordshire HP23 6AP

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Tring Heritage Weekend

Every first and third Wednesday in September and October at 11.00 and 14.00 Tickets £2, messy play for under 5s 30-minute outdoor play session, with a different activity each month.

10 and 11 September Free (advance booking required), suitable for adults Tring town walk, 14.00 - 16.00 Tring Park walk, Saturday 10.30 - 12.30, Sunday 14.00 - 16.00 Explore the Rothschilds’ family history and their influence on the local area. Enjoy a short talk at the Museum and join the Woodland Trust or the Local History Museum for a walk around the local area.

Animal Pendants 2, 3 and 4 August, at 10.30, 11.15 and 14.30 Tickets £2, most suitable for ages 5+ Make a tribal animal pendant out of clay. 30-minute craft activity.

The Big Bug Hunt 9 August at 10.30 and 14.00 Tickets £4 (advance booking required), most suitable for children aged 5+ Join the search for minibeasts as we go bug hunting and pond dipping. A craft activity is also included.

1.5-hour outdoor activity, in association with College Lake.

Science Uncovered European Researchers’ Night 30 September, 18.00 - 22.00 Free, drop-in, suitable for adults Join Museum scientists and researchers at this annual event.

Enjoy expert talks, visit our pop-up bar, chat one-to-one with scientists and experience the historic galleries by night.

Ice Age Animal Masks 10, 11, 24 and 25 August, at 10.30, 11.15 and 14.30 Tickets £2, most suitable for children aged 5+ Transport yourself back to the ice age and make an animal mask. 30-minute craft workshop.

Prehistoric Detectives 17 and 18 August at 10.3 and 14.30 Tickets £4 (advance booking required), most suitable for children aged 5+ Explore outdoors, handle specimens and compete a tracking challenge by following clues.

60-minute outdoor activity and specimen handling.

Ice Age Cave Art 30 and 31 August and 1 September 30-minute craft activity at 10.30, 11.15 and 14.30 Tickets £2, most suitable for children aged 5+ Handle ice age animals and help to create a cave drawing.

For Infomation Tel: 020 7942 6171

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

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Discover the mysterious story of our ancestors, stretching back over thousands of years. Exhibition opens 28 July.

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Specimens discovered near Tring will be on display, on loan from Buckinghamshire County Museum.

See the skull of the earliest known Neanderthal in Britain, and handle replica tools like those used by ancient humans.

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COLLEGE LAKE

Upper Icknield Way, Tring. HP23 Tel: 01442 826774 College Lake, get involved with creative activities, and explore the reserve.

Activities suitable for the whole family. All children must be accompanied by an adult. ÂŁ4 per child.

Booking essential. Feel free to come and go as you like between 11am and 3pm.

Family Night time Safari 19th Aug- 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Family Fun: Secret Agent Wildlife Training 4th Aug - 11:00am - 3:00pm

Can you pass the secret agent missions? Use our Passport to Wildlife Discovery to explore College Lake, and take on the six special challenges around the reserve!

Visit our Detective Hub to find out which missions you need to complete to get all the stamps in your passport.

Activities suitable for ages 6+, but this event is great for the whole family to go adventuring together.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

Geology Rocks At College Lake 13th Aug & 14th Sept - 9:30am - 5:00pm

Visit us at College Lake over the weekend of 13-14 August, and celebrate the completion of our fantastic new geology exhibition!

We are excited to be able to show off our amazing collection of fossils from millions of years ago. View ammonites, mammoth remains, and find out all about the history of this very special nature reserve through our brand new interactive interpretation.

Over the weekend we invite you to enjoy a series of walks, talks and workshops, for both adults and children. Please view these separate event listings to book your place.

Our cafe and shop will be open as usual. There will be family trails, activities, and special things to see throughout the day.

Family Fun: A Mammoth Day Out 17th Aug - 11:00am - 3:00pm

Join us at College Lake, along with the team from the Natural History Museum at Tring, to find out all about the creatures that lived at College Lake thousands of years ago!

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Join the College Lake education team to investigate some strange night-time happenings in the woodland!

Enjoy a story with a twist, follow a trail, hunt for clues, and get creative with a craft activity. Take this great chance to explore the reserve after hours, and find out more about the nocturnal creatures that live here.

Activities most suitable for ages 6+. ÂŁ4 per child. Accompanying adults free (with adult participation strongly encouraged!)

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.

The Big Bug Swish at College Lake 23rd Aug - 10:00am - 11:30am

College Lake are looking forward to working together with the Natural History Museum at Tring to investigate the weird and wonderful bugs that live in the meadows and pond here.

Visit College Lake to enjoy pond exploring, meadow sweeping, and a bugtastic craft activity.

Most suitable for ages 6+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.

Guided Walk around College Lake 29th Aug - 10:30am - 12:30pm

Join us for a walk around this stunning reserve. See some of the wildlife that makes College Lake special and learn about the history and management of the site.

Booking essential. Age 12+.

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Clubs & Groups BEDFORDSHIRE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY www.bnhs.org.uk SATURDAY 20th AUGUST, HOUGHTON REGIS 10am-12.30pm Visit Houghton Regis Chalk Pit to look at the Geology and wildlife. See Bedfordshire fossils after the walk. Wear stout footwear. In Houghton Regis turn off the B5120 at the junction with Lake View Road. Park with consideration in Lake View Road LU5 5GJ. Meet near the entrance to Dunstable Angling Club.

WEDNESDAY 24th AUGUST SUNDON, 10am-12.30pm Visit Sundon Chalk Quarry SSSI, joint meeting with Bedfordshire Invertebrate Group looking for the Chiltern Gentian, dragonflies, butterflies and other wildlife. Limited parking at Common Lane. LU3 3PF. THURSDAY 8th SEPTEMBER, AYLESBURY 1:30pm Visit behind the scenes at St Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital. Group tour includes talk and slide show.

See hedgehogs up close. Visit the museum, outdoor educational trail and shop. Fee depends on numbers but will be no more than £7. Book your place with Julia Powell by August 7th JuliaCPowell800@gmail.com or 01582 661328.

TUESDAY 20th SEPTEMBER, MAULDEN 8pm Talk ‘British Collaboration with Moroccan Botanists’ by Dr Stephen Jury, Reading University Herbarium Curator, who first visited Morocco in 1974. His work with Moroccan botanists has enabled him to travel much of the country. This has resulted in a great collection of plant and landscape images.

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SUNDAY 25th SEPTEMBER, BEDFORD 10am-12.30pm Autumn walk round Priory Country Park observing the varied wildlife.

Meet at the visitor centre car park, MK41 9DJ. 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 see-

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ing 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.

Our many experienced crafters offer mini workshops on a variety of crafts and are always on hand to advise and help with any crafting problems you may have.

ALL CRAFTS WELCOME If you are bored, or don’t/can’t craft, why not come and try something new with us.

The first session is FREE Annual subscription £5.00 Session Fee: £3.00 For more info; contact Dorothy on 01582 606812 or check out Beecroft Craft & Chat on Facebook DUNSTABLE WI Dunstable W.I. meet two evenings a month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Watling School Bullpond Lane at 7.30pm. We are a friendly group and like to enjoy ourselves. We have a wide range of speakers with different talents and crafts, and also quiz nights to test our brains. We Welcome new members so join us and make new friends.

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

August/September 2016 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.

minded people , we have a varied monthly programme which includes quiz nights, disco’s, Pub lunches, walks, ten pin bowling ,days out, mini breaks and much more We meet weekly at the Conservative Club Dunstable in the front bar for a limited period all new members will have the first month free.

Please come along and see us, it could change your social life, All are welcome

NORTHALL TODDLER GROUP Northall Village Hall, LU6 2EX Join new mums, dads, grandparents FRIENDS OF STUDHAM COMMON and carers.Every Tuesday 9:30 – We are a friendly,voluntary group 11:30am (including school holidays) whose aim is to conserve,maintain For children aged 0-5 years. and promote Studham Common as Tea, coffee, juices and healthy snack. a haven for wildlife and a place for Come join in the fun, games and everyone to enjoy. For this purpose learning (inside and out) we meet as a work party on the third £2.50 during term time (per family) Saturday of each month (except Dec.) £1 per child during school holidays The work is not onerous and we enjoy (Adults free & older children welcome) the exercise and the good company Tel. Stacey 07957 607592 or Sally –and a picnic lunch is provided!

07963 506188 Details from Pam on 01582 872608 pamrumfitt@btinternet.com ARTS & CRAFTS Art & Craft for adults with learning LANGDALE CHURCH difficulties every Wednesday 10.30am Langdale church communities: Art - 12.30pm & every Sat 11am - 1pm at group every week, Friends and Arttrend, rear of 440 Dunstable Road.

Neighbours open to everyone Please see the website www.arttrend. speaker and refreshments every secco.uk for all the details or phone ond Thursday, Toddler group every 07794987796 Wednesday term time only, Saturday coffee morning second Saturday 8th September every month, Carers drop in 1st Thurs- Cheese & Wine plus quiz day every month. Neighbourhood chaplains befriending and support in 22nd September the local community. Sunday morning Life Line Service - Lori Gridlin services at 10.30am. Please contact For more Info Tel: Barbara Fisher 01582 602980 01582 665252 langdalechurch@talktalk.net BREAKOUT SOCIAL CLUB We are a friendly club for the over 45’s, not a singles club but a social club aimed at single people who enjoy going out but are on their own and wish to meet like-

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.

01582 865966 Sue or Julian Enquiries@dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk www.dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk DUNSTABLE CAMERA CLUB Dunstable Camera Club, meet 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7.15pm, Conservative Club, High St. Dunstable.

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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 SAPHIRE SOCIAL CLUB Sapphire Social Club meet every Thursday at The Orange Tree Stevenage Road Hitchin from 8.30 - 11pm. We are a small and friendly group for single people aged 50+ although we have no age bar. Our members organize varied events during the month and we warmly welcome new members to come along and see if we might just fill that gap in your social life. No subs for the first 2 months.

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Out & About PRIORY PROMS IN THE PARK Saturday 10th September

New and exciting for 2016. This fantastic new event is in Priory Gardens on Saturday 10 September, come down to watch Last Night of the Proms on a giant screen, being shown live. Get in the spirit of this British tradition. More details will be announced nearer the time at www.dunstable.gov.uk, it is definitely one for your diaries.

PROMS IN THE PARK - FESTIVAL HAMPER ORDER & PREPAY Festival Hampers must be ordered and paid for by Thursday 8th September.

Pick up point is Grove Corner on the day of the concert.

Festival Hampers available to order for the Proms in the Park are as follows:Cream Tea £7.50 Two scones, jam and cream plus a cup of tea/regular coffee per person Non Alcoholic Picnic £20.00 Filled deli rolls ( we will contact you with filling choices), sausage rolls, scotch eggs, cheese straws, crisps and two bottles/cans soft drink Prosecco Picnic £25.00 Baguettes, butter, brie, cheddar, red leicester, olives, strawberries and cream with a bottle of prosecco

PUDDING NIGHTS AT PRIORY HOUSE TEA ROOMS

THURSDAYS 5PM-9.30PM (LAST ORDERS 9PM) Summer Opening Times - Every Thursday from 2nd June to 29th September Yes our Pudding Nights are back for the summer and along with our selection of tasty deserts and scrumptious sundaes we will also be offering a cheeseboard for those with a less sweet tooth who still enjoy the relaxed social atmosphere.

To see what delicious puddings we will be serving each week please go to www.dunstable.gov.uk

TEA TIME TALES AT PRIORY HOUSE

Talks of local and national interest Join us on alternate Thursday afternoons between 2.30 pm and 4.00 pm for talks of local and national interest with a cup of tea or coffee and a homemade cake. Tickets are £4.75 each and we strongly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance as they often sell out before the day. Tickets can be purchased over the phone using a debit/credit card. For more information or to book tickets please contact Priory House on 01582 891420

1st September

1960's Markyate & the Counter Culture - By Dick Pilkington

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15th September

The Queen's 90th Birthday memorable events of her reign - By Pam Parker

August/September 2016 CHEDDINGTON BOWLS CLUB

CHELSEA on your DOORSTEP

Linslade Road, and2016 Reach.

LU7 till 0EB FridayHeath 20th may 8.00pm late CONCERT IN THE PARK 2016 Carter

Alison 13th August 5 pm -11pm.

Vintage lounge smooth classics A family friendly fun music event at sunset with fairground amusements for

Local the kids, beer/cider/wine tent singer from and food stands.

Leighton buzzard.

Featuring The Bluebook Project, Come and Leap of Faith, the band ‘Isabelle’ and Harry and Naomi, with all enjoy the proceeds evening reinvested in the wonderful park. with £10 Alison Tickets for adults and £7.00 for concessions (seniors/under 16s). at sunset.

Full menu SUMMER FAYRE AND FUN DOG SHOW or just drinks 14th August 11 am – 4 pm. available on the night

Tickets – buy them at Rushmere Country Park or ring Hayleigh on 01525 234260, £15.00 per person , this includes a free welcome drink .

Whether it is bowling, food and drink or a chat, members of Cheddington Bowls Club like to enjoy the best. We enjoyed cream teas when we competed for the Masters Trophy recently. The Trophy was presented by Peter & Jacqui Masters, at whose home in Cheddington the club was born back in 1983.

Over the years our flower displays have moved up a gear. Pete Rowling, our pot man, has come up trumps with his hanging baskets this year. Those on the Mens Changing Room are my favourites, although those on the Ladies changing room come a close second. The Green is adorned with geraniums and, may be, by the time you read this, by marigolds.

Come down and have nose you will not be disappointed!

If you want to combine a visit with GIVING BOWLS A GO then come down on a Tuesday at 2 pm or a Friday at 6pm.

All proceeds go towards the upkeep of Rushmere Country Park

Come along to our super combined Summer Fayre and Fun Dog Show. Dogs and their owners all equally welcome!

Arts, crafts, locally produced goods and activity stalls. Discover more about local wildlife and join in fun activities. Refreshment, cider and Pimms tent and cake. Free entry. Car parking £2.

Doggie fun show Register via our website www.greensandtrust.org/Rushmere All proceeds reinvested in the park.

KNIT AND NATTER First Tuesday of the Month 10.00am until 12.00noon Brush up on your crafty skills and make friends.

From September 2016.

All welcome, whatever your skill level. Come and share knitting ideas and patterns or just join us to knit, chat and watch the birds in this beautiful setting. Buy a coffee and cake to sweeten the day.

Please bring along your own wool and needles.

Free entry (£2 car parking fee applies).

Or just COME & WATCH on a sunny afternoon.

You will find the dates and times of home fixtures mainly at weekends, on our website cheddingtonbowls.org.uk There is free parking and no entrance fee at the Recreation Ground High Street Cheddington LU7 9AA.

For more information and/or to book contact info@greensandtrust.org , call 01525 234260 or call into Rushmere Visitor Centre.

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Grove House Gardens will once again be hosting Dunstable Rocks for all of you who love to party out in the sun and into the evening. It’s all happening on Saturday 20 August, this popular FREE outdoor event runs from the new time of 2.00 pm until 9.00 pm. The day is full of local bands and talent, followed by the 80’s legends..T’Pau! T’Pau are a British pop group led by singer Carol Decker. They had a string of top 40 hits in the UK in the late 1980s, most notably "China in your Hand", "Heart and Soul " and "Valentine", and several hits in Europe FAMILY AREA If you feel you would like to be a little way out of the hustle and bustle of the crowd, we also have a big screen in the park for you to still be able to see what’s going on. Bring a picnic or purchase from our wide range of food outlets.

Security will be present throughout the area and throughout the day. In this area no crates or boxes or beer and no spirits and only 1 bottle of wine per family will be allowed. There are to be no bikes, all dogs must be on leads and non family friendly behaviour will not be tolerated.

FUN and GOOD TIMES compulsory! We hope that by creating this area more families will be able to safely enjoy the whole event.

This is the perfect way to end our fabulous summer of music at Grove House Gardens.

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DUNSTABLE ROCKS! Saturday 20th August Grove House Gardens 2pm to 9pm

FREE!

August/September 2016 The Spirit of Slapton - Bell Fayre 27 August at 13:00–17:00 Bury Farm Equestrian Centre LU7 9BT Leighton Buzzard

A country affair! Be prepared to for lots of bunting & hay bales.

The church bells will ring to call the village to the occassion.

The days events will include - Lots for children including games, story time, face painting, candy floss & popcorn machine - Trade stalls showcasing local produce and crafts - Traditional tea room run by the WI - Prosecco & Pimms AND MUCH MUCH MORE All proceeds will go towards restoring the church bells in Slapton.

The party will then continue with food, booze and a party down the road at the Carpenters Arms on Mill Road.

SUNDAY BAND CONCERTS 2016 brings another year of FREE Band Concerts set in the stunning setting of Grove House Gardens.

Each concert runs from 3.00pm till 4.45pm and are for all the family to enjoy. The season starts with our very own Dunstable Town Band and then a selection 7th August - Grimsdyke Brass 14th August - Chiltern Hills Brass

FLAMSTEAD VILLAGE SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2016

Friday 19th August: 12.00pm to 5.00pm Saturday 20th August: 10.00am to 6.00pm Sunday 21st August: 10.30am to 5.00pm

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY This annual event which raises funds for the Hertfordshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre and the Friends of St Leonard’s (FOSL) takes place on the weekend beginning Friday 15th August.

Every year the residents of Flamstead build 100 or more scarecrows. These are placed around the village, attracting about 5,000 visitors over the course of the three days.

Participants at the event can make their way around the village and vote for their favourite scarecrows, then return to the village hall location where a variety of activities, stalls and refreshments will be available including; Morris dancing, story time and Punch and Judy for the children, brass band, cream teas, a variety of stalls and food and beer festivals in the pubs.

A great weekend for all the family!

There will be a free car park and free buses are laid on to take less able-bodied people around the village.

Flamstead is just off the A5, South of Luton, adjacent to M1 Junction 9.

For further information please contact Herts MS Therapy Centre on 01462 684214.

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Summer DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL’S

ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME 2016

Skateboard Lessons Tuesday 26 July

FREE

Session One: 10.00 am to 11.15 am (5 - 12 years) EVENT! Session Two: 11.30 am to 12.45 pm (5 - 12 years) Session Three: 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm (any age) Grove Skatepark (behind Go Bowling) LU5 4JD Booking is required.

National Play Day* Wednesday 3 August

11.00 am to 3.00 pm St Augustine’s School playing fields, Oakwood Avenue LU5 4ES

Fit 4 Fun*

Thursday 11 August

FREE

EVENT!

If you are looking for a fun-filled summer to share with all the family, then get prepared by putting these key dates in your diary. Dunstable Town Council is working with local partners to provide a range of free and affordable activities to suit all tastes and ages.

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EVEN 11.00 am to 3.00 pm Beecroft School playing fields, Westfield Road, LU6 1DW

It’s a Knock Out! Sunday 14 August

12 noon to 4.00 pm Downside Recreation Ground LU5 4ES Ages 8+ only. Free admission, £6 per team of 6, pay as you go and free attractions

Inflatable Day* Friday 19 August

12 noon to 4.00 pm Grove House Gardens LU6 1NF Unlimited use wristband £5 Ages 5+ only

Skate Jam Sunday 21 August

FREE

*Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

EVENT!

12 noon to 4.00 pm Grove Skate Park (behind Go Bowling) LU5 4JD Ages 5+ only

Art Attack Thursday 25 August

11.00 am to 3.00 pm Priory Gardens, High Street South LU6 3RZ Wristband £2.50

For further information about any of these events visit www.dunstable.gov.uk or call 01582 891406 GroveCornerDunstable

Grove Corner

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DUNSTABLE TOW N C O U N C I L

August/September 2016 Formally Dunstable Beer and Cider festival, back for 2016 with a new name, new date and an exciting new concept.

This year Brewed will have a fantastic selection of at least 40 ales and 20 ciders to choose from, new for 2016 will be the RETOX bar serving cocktails and Pimms, coupled with live music throughout the whole three days in a fantastic new Tri-cone marquee.

If beer is not your favourite tipple, have no fear there is also our buzzing Cocktail Bar, which offers superb cocktails, prosecco and jugs of Pimms for a real holiday feel alongside a full range of soft drinks.

There will be a selection of at least 40 ales and craft beers coupled with at least 20 ciders.

Brewed! will have everything you need to have the best three days with friends and family. Saturday 12 noon to 6.00 pm is family time, children are welcome at our festival up to 6.00 pm and we provide children’s entertainment, but the evening is for the adults.

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This is a new event for Dunstable Town Council, working in partnership with Seventh Day Adventist Church there will be the opportunity for teams of 6 to compete against each other in an energetic and exciting activity course.

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This event, is a spinoff of the TV show It’s a Knockout! Ranging from human table football, to bungee runs, to obstacle courses, to the classic sports day challenges this day is not one to be missed.

There are three age categories and more information can be found at www.dunstable.gov.uk Team admission costs £6 and you need to book in advance and comple a short registration form. You can sign up online or pop in to Grove House, 76 High Street North between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Please ensure that registration forms are completed and returned prior to the event as this will make registration quicker on the day.

For more information contact Gill Briggs Senior Community and Young People’s Officer on 01582 891434 or go to www.dunstable.gov.uk

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Answers Step On It Bug Lab is back - join us to discover amazing minibeasts at a site near you with experts on hand, bug hunting and craft sessions.

Tuesday 2 August

Tiddenfoot Waterside Park

Wednesday 3 August

Houghton Hall Park

Thursday 4 August

Rushmere Country park Bottom meadow

Friday 5 August

Linslade Wood

Knaves Hill entrance

Monday 8 August

Flitwick Wood

Tennyson Road Entrance

Tuesday 9 August

Working Woodland Centre

Wednesday 10 August

Centenary Wood

Off the lay-by, Maulden Wood, A6 Near Flitton and Greenfield

Aimed at families, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Drop in anytime from 1.30—3.30pm, no booking required.

Call 01234 743666 or 01525 234260 for more information.

These events are kindly supported by Central Bedfordshire Council and the Bedfordshire Natural History Society. Please note, parking is limited near many of the sites and parking charges may apply at some venues so why not walk or share a car with friends? www.greensandtrust.org

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August/September 2016

4.30pm on Saturday 13 August 2016

In concert at Wayside Cottage 74 Manor Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire MK45 4NR

To make the most of this beautiful setting you are invited to bring your own picnic and garden chairs Tickets ÂŁ8 (under 12s free) Bar available for beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks Tickets available online at: 'GET TICKETS' www.caritasharmony.co.uk Or phone: Jackie Howe on 01582 599520

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