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Dunstable Centre A Space To Read

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The warm weather is finally here, and the schools have broken Original pool after draining - 10th July up for summer. But don’t panic, we’ve got lots of fun activities to keep your kids busy during the school holidays, and beyond.

Our amazing Dunstable Centre library opened in early June.

This brand-new, fully-accessible ground floor library incorporates state-of-the-art equipment. We’ve already seen over 14,000 people come through our doors and over 500 new members join. The library also has held 58 events for children, with 1,162 children coming along to join in the fun.

During the holidays, we’re running our annual kids’ Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, and we’re calling for children to sign up to ‘Space Chase’, which runs until Saturday 7 September. To participate, 4 to 11 year-olds just need to borrow and read any six library books over the summer.

Children will team up with futuristic family, The Rockets, for an exciting space mission as they track down books nabbed by a mischievous band of aliens. Young readers will help the Rockets solve clues, dodge asteroids and discover the missing books, having lots of fun and adventures along the way.

To encourage children to complete their challenge, everyone who gets involved will be given a special mission folder which they will fill with stickers awarded each time they complete reading their library book.

There will also be other some fun rewards along the way, such as colourin space glasses and a Space Chase Wristband. And the ultimate reward, when the challenge is completed, will be a Space Chase certificate and medal.

The Space Chase is one way we aim to keep children excited and inspired to keep reading, especially over the long school holidays. We will also be running lots of other exciting events and activities for families during the summer:

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5th August, 10.00 to 11.45am Bubbling potions and yummy sweets, combine with science experiments and gooey slime. Come along and join the fun. Tickets are only £1.00 each. Contact Dunstable Library on 0300 300 8056 to book your ticket now. Suitable for age 6 and over

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Feel your spidey-senses tingling and come along to our amazing new Superhero Club! Come dressed as your favourite character to the first meeting and collect your free goodie bag (while stocks last). Held on Sundays, for age 8 and over.

To keep track of what’s happening at your local library throughout the year, visit www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/libraries or on social media at: @CBClibraries

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Dunstable Welcomes Anglia In Bloom Judges

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Dunstable was ‘ Blooming’ on 17th and 18th July for the annual visit from the ‘Anglia in Bloom’ judges. The Town Council’s planters and hanging baskets overflowed with beautiful jewel coloured flowers Even the new large containers placed by Central Bedfordshire Council around the town received a boost of colour from bright geraniums and ivy - thanks to Dunstable in Bloom volunteers who planted them; cash from the Joint committee (DTC & CBC) to purchase them and Dunstable Discount, High St. South who supplied the good quality plants.

Their visit started at the Old Palace Lodge Hotel and accompanied by the designer, Matt George, they toured the beautifully planted new garden which has been built on the site of the old Norman King pub which burnt to the ground in 2013. This attractive venue is already attracting many visitors. A full day and a half followed which included Incredible Edible’s new raised beds created for those with special needs but still enjoy gardening. Blow’s Downs conservation area always a lovely sight with all the chalk downland flowers at their best and providing such wonderful habitats for a huge range of wildlife. So much to see next in Priory gardens – the croquet players enjoying the sun, talks on the history of the Priory, new War Memorial and the

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Physic & Medicinal border full of plants providing the Natural Health Service! After a well-deserved rest and Lunch in Priory House the tour continued.

Up West St. a new project to see was the boat planted up with great enthusiasm by the Sea Cadets. Chiltern View Care Home Sensory garden was a delight. To end the afternoon a tour of Dunstable Cemetery which hopes to impress as it did last year.

The following morning a new entry in the Best Community project was a visit to the Men in Sheds workroom.

Here they recycle old wood into bird tables, nesting boxes, garden ornaments etc. as well as repairing items and helping with school projects. Another new entry was Hillcroft Allotments – the tenants have been working for months now tidying up the whole site and making it an attractive area for ‘Growing Your Own’ and socialising too in their new coffee/tea area. The very young ones (up to 4 years) at Westfield Nursery were a delight – showing the judges their planted wellie boots, wheelbarrows and lovely gardens incorporating the theme of the five senses. A short tour of Grove House Gardens, another lovely public space in the town. Finally to end the morning to see the gardens created by senior members of the community at Priory View. Their beautiful raised beds all cared for by individuals has now been expanded with a rock garden and new woodland area with shade loving plants. The roof garden gave the judges a final view of Dunstable and the Downs.

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Green Flags For Dunstable & Houghton Regis A record number of parks and green spaces collected a Green Flag Award this year and, once again, four local sites have been recognised as being among the UK’s very best green spaces

Dunstable Cemetery, Priory Gardens and Grove House Gardens have now been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme for the tenth year running while Houghton Hall Park secured its first ever full Green Flag Award, putting them among the very best open spaces in the world.

This year saw a record-breaking 1,970 parks and green spaces in the UK being recognised along with 131 sites in thirteen countries around the world.

This international award, now into its third decade, is a mark of quality and is a sign to the public that the spaces boast the highest possible environmental standards, are beautifully maintained and have excellent visitor facilities.

Dunstable Town Councillor Liz Jones, Chairman of the Grounds and Environmental Services Committee said: “We are absolutely delighted to have retained all three Green Flags in 2019 and to have improved our overall score and rating for Dunstable Cemetery. We know how much quality green spaces matter to residents and visitors, and these awards celebrate the work of the Town Council and the dedication that goes into maintaining them to such a high standard’’ International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said: “Each flag honours the staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award. We congratulate each and every winner on their fantastic achievement.”

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Houghton Hall Park was also among those awarded, securing its first ever full Green Flag Award. The park’s visitor building has previously been the recipient of various design awards, and boasts bookable meeting spaces, a dog-friendly café with both indoor and outdoor seating, children’s discovery area, and interactive interpretation about the park and other local heritage.

The park and visitor centre, which are free to visit, provide easy-access paths and innovative natural play equipment, making the historic Houghton Hall Park a great destination for all of the family.

Studham Common received the prestigious Green Flag Community Award award for the twelfth year running.

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Digital Fingerprint Artwork Unveiled At New Dunstable Library Central Bedfordshire Council, with the support of Sustrans, has installed two attractive bespoke pieces of artwork on national cycling routes in locations close to Dunstable and Luton Airport.

The artwork is made from laser-cut steel, and has been designed to highlight the routes and provide attractive and prominent formal entrances which will encourage more walkers and cyclists to use the routes.

In creating the unique designs, the artist, Stephen Pardue from interpretation specialists Differentia, took inspiration from local landscapes, wildlife and the history of the sites.

The Totternhoe Green Lanes artwork is close to Dunstable on Sustrans National Cycle Route 574, at the start of the green lanes on Tring Road. These ancient green lanes allow residents fantastic access to the local countryside. The gateway is designed to attract and welcome residents, while also discouraging vehicles from parking across the path entrance.

The Upper Lea Valley Way route artwork is alongside Sustrans National Cycle Route 6, close to Luton Parkway Station and airport. The gateway has been designed to encourage more people to use the cycle route, and make it more visible.

The project, funded through Central Bedfordshire Council’s lottery grant in partnership with Luton Borough Council, is the last element of the LutonHarpenden cycleway project.

Councillor Kevin Collins, Executive Member for Planning and Regeneration at Central Bedfordshire Council, said: “The finished pieces are unique and attractive, and feature the wildlife and history of the area. They are designed to encourage the public to use these fantastic cycle routes, and enjoy the beautiful rural scenery that Central Bedfordshire has to offer.”

For more information on the National Cycle Network, visit: www.sustrans.org.uk.

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A unique digital art installation, which has been created with the help of four schools and Autism Bedfordshire, has been unveiled in the new Dunstable Library.

The artwork named ‘Our Fingerprints’ has been a yearlong project led by visual artist Sophie Gresswell, who decided to explore how generations are leaving their own mark on Dunstable, and how art can better connect people to places. Sophie worked with Autism Bedfordshire, customers from Dunstable Library and pupils from four schools in the local area, including The Chiltern School, Weatherfield Academy, Lancot Challenger Academy and All Saints Academy to develop a film to be projected on Dunstable library’s new arena in the children’s section.

Pupils helped to create artwork including collages, interactive handprints and projections to reflect how they see Dunstable, its people and their place within the town. Their own unique fingerprints were used as the main theme of the final film to represent individuals working together to form communities.

As part of the artwork unique light boxes featuring children's handprints and thermochromic panels which react to body heat have also been developed.

During the unveiling, children from Lancot Challenger Academy and Weatherfield Academy who participated in the project also received an Arts Award Discover certificate in recognition of their hard work.

Councillor Ian Dalgarno, Executive Member for Community Services at Central Bedfordshire Council, said: “This is a really exciting project that has given local children the chance to create something unique and really special, which is now on display in our new Dunstable Library.”

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Inspired by the lack of social events aimed at people with learning disabilities within Central Bedfordshire, Limitless aims to bridge that gap and bring people together. Limitless is open every Friday from 11:30am – 1:30pm and will host a disco on the first Friday of every month, with a live DJ, buffet and raffle. In the other weeks, Limitless will offer a range of activities such as: a pool table, music, arts and crafts, slime making, board games, Hama beads, fancy dress, an 8-in-1 games table, musical instruments, and food and drinks.

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Bedfordshire Walking Festival This September sees the 10th anniversary of what has become an annual and increasingly popular event, The Bedfordshire Walking Festival. From humble beginnings in 2009 the festival has grown and grown as more and more people are walking for leisure and fitness. Despite council cutbacks the urban and countryside paths are still generally well maintained and being used more often.

For some, the benefit of joining a walk enables them to explore of new places and new paths, whilst for others it is the socialising. Whatever the reason there is a good walk everyday in and around Bedford and not far from your door.

Over the nine days from 7th to 15th September, there is a range of walks from one hour to nine hours duration, plus a range of informative walks of around 2-3 hours. Most walks are free and no booking is required. See programme for details.

The festival starts on Saturday 7th with three walks over the day starting from the Heritage centre Bedford Street Woburn and all have a theme of 10. "The Ten Ten" informative walk starts at 10to10 followed at 11-00 by a ten mile 10 woods, heaths and copses walk and in the afternoon a 10k circular.

On the last day of the festival and also from Woburn an informative walk for the world war two enthusiasts entitled "Ten Shun" starts from the car park in Woburn. On Sunday 8th just along the road in Leighton Buzzard a10k family walk includes a ride on the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge railway whilst for those who like mystery walks meet Julian at the Library car park at 9-30. On Tuesday morning go to Rushmere for the intriguingly entitled "The Return of the Purple" or on Thursday join Mike outside Oxfam at the bottom of Leighton Buzzard High Street for a linear bus walk to Stanbridge and say "Goodbye Green Belt" as you make your way back via Eggington and Tilsworth.

Do you fancy a challenge ? The weekend of 14th &15th sees the two day 40 mile Greensand Ridge Path Challenge starting at Leighton Buzzard on Saturday. If you can't come for both days why not come for one?

The Luton & Dunstable areas are well represented starting on Saturday morning with an informative two hour walk around Studham Common. Sunday 8th starts with a 12 mile linear

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walk along the Icknield way, one of Britain's oldest routes, from Toddington to Hexton via Lilley however if you prefer something shorter go to Dunstable Downs Visitor Centre for a 6.5 mile ramble starting at 10-00 or the Bushmead Hub Luton for an informative walk entitled "Five Farm Foray" .

On Monday a leisurely 2.5 hour ramble starts at 10-00 from Lancaster Avenue Sports Ground car park. On Thursday join walkers at Luton Travel Hub opposite the station and take a ride along the guided bus way followed by a a walk over Blows Downs to Caddington and back via Stockwood discovery centre or Join Toddington rambling club in the village hall car park at 9-30 for an 8 mile circular which stops off for lunch in Eversholt. Heard of Houghton Hall in Houghton Regis but never visited the park then find a couple of hours on Saturday afternoon 14th to join an informative ramble and find out about the restored Kitchen and Formal gardens and more.

Further afield in the east & central areas there is a full day walk from Sandy Railway station on Saturday 7th and walks from Shuttleworth on Monday and Tuesday and on the last Sunday three walks from Ampthill park and an informative walk from Stotfold Mill entitled "The Mills of the Etonbury Greenwheel" In the north of the county there are some sixteen walks of varying lengths and types over the nine day festival including an opportunity to take a short ride in the new rolling stock on the Marston Vale line before enjoying an interesting and varied walk back to Bedford or Take a one way trip on the John Bunyan boat followed by an informative walk on the many bridges of Bedford as you return to the start. If Friday 13th fills you with apprehension join Roy on his Linear walk from Haynes to Bedford entitled "Scared of John Bunyan" and if that is not enough come to the Bedford cemetery on Sunday afternoon 15th at 1-30pm for an informative ramble entitled "Who do you think they were" For those who are baffled by maps, confused by compasses, daunted by digital devices why not join a one day course on Sunday 8th at Maulden Village Hall. Cost ÂŁ10 booking via web site.

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The Age of Discovery was a period from the early 15th century that continued into the 18th century, during which European ships travelled around the world in search of new trading routes and partners.

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A Local Folk Hero

Dun Robber the

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In Part 1, I recounted the popular Dunstable story of King Henry 1st’s battle with the robber Dun and how he tried to trick Dun into stealing a valuable ring which had been stapled to a pillar – as shown in the town’s arms. And how this story was first recorded by a canon at the Priory sometime between 1280 and 1290 The story also told of Dun and his gang of thieves, and how they spared neither man, woman nor child; that they were ruthless robbers, mutilators, rapists and murderers; that they terrorised the highway such that potential travellers feared for their safety even with an armed guard. But since such travellers would be relatively wealthy (and likely to be Normans or Norman sympathisers), Dun and his Norman hating Saxons had no qualms whatsoever (and who can blame them considering the lot of the Saxon during the 34 year “reign of terror” under both William 1st and William 2nd).

But when Henry succeeded to the throne in 1100, he was determined to rid the area of this plague and tried to improve the situation by cutting down the undergrowth either side of the trackway in an attempt to reduce the effect of sudden ambush. But, and in support of the story, it didn’t really work and Henry was reduced to offering the challenge of the pillar, staple and ring.

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7) According to both DCM Cox, Worthington Smith and Charles Lamborn, Dun also made a thorough nuisance of himself around Bedford and was responsible for many audacious crimes and masquerades, including robbery and murder.

Although living a life similar to the fabled outlaws in Sherwood Forest, Dun was certainly no Robin Hood figure in that he robbed the Norman rich to feed the Saxon poor: no!, he robbed and murdered Saxons with equal impunity! Consequently, the whole area - rich and poor, Norman and Saxon - rose up against him and his gang and upwards of 300 people from Bedford formed a posse to capture him and bring him to trial.

His gang members were either killed or they fled leaving Dun alone against the vigilantes. Although he fought bravely and fiercely, he was eventually thrown from his horse and, with his sword between his teeth, dived into the river Ouse and swam to an island in the middle where he rested for a few moments before swimming to the opposite bank. But his attackers had got there first and, again after a fierce fight and being already seriously wounded, he was overcome and dragged off to Bedford gaol. Following the flimsiest of trials, he was found guilty of numerous crimes and sentenced to be executed.

Even on the execution platform, he fought his captors and the only way they could restrain him was to cut off both his hands and feet. This was clearly a “good idea” so they proceeded to chop off his arms at the elbow

and his legs at the knee, then his arms at the shoulder and his legs at the thigh until only a torso plus a head remained.

Finally his head was chopped off and burnt and his torso cut into sections with each section being distributed around the county as a warning to any other potential wrong-doers. Rough justice indeed!

canon in the late 13th century has certainly spawned a host of variants nearly all of which have some individual and slightly different interpretation. Most, however, consider that Dun (however you spell his name) was basically someone you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark forest at night (or at any time). It has been neatly woven into the true story of how Henry 1st founded the town first called Dunestaple, then Dunstaple, now Dunstable and how the area was subjected to robber gangs of disgruntled Saxons following the Norman Conquest and the punitive reigns of both William 1st and William 2nd when the vanquished Saxons were reduced to little more than slaves.

8) A totally different story of Dun was written by AWMooring in “Dunstaple. A tale of the Watling Highway, the legend of Dunne the Robber” This version shows Dunne in a totally different light:he is portrayed as an honourable, chivalrous defender of Saxon virtues against Norman oppression and An alternative explanation Mooring weaves an extremely unbelievable fantasy and love story involving such unlikely characters as For what it’s worth, my take on the story is that it is the Saxon son of Hereward the Wake, a beautiful and basically a myth invented by this unknown canon in the chaste daughter of a rogueish Norman baron living in a late 1200s as an interesting story to amuse the masses nearby castle (Cainhoe near Clophill?) and the lecherous (and perhaps to alleviate personal boredom!)

Abbot of St Albans (amongst others). He also brings in I don’t believe there was ever an outlaw called Dun local spots such as Maiden Bower, although I am prepared to the caves at Totternhoe stone believe that there could have quarries and the crossroads at been an outlaw gang in the Dunstaple. area who caused all manner of What is more, Mooring’s tale problems; and that they were a concludes with King Henry nambunch of oppressed Saxons in ing his new town after the robber a personal vendetta against the who had wrenched the staple hated Normans. from the pillar and had stolen his most valuable ring. And it is here However, I believe that the story that common sense is tested to of Dun, the pillar, the staple and the full :- surely no king would the ring to have been invented name a town in honour of the when this canon inspected the outlaw who had made him look original Arms of Dunstaple. rather silly?

These show a stake (or pillar) The original Arms Of Dunstable digging into a black background In complete contrast, the usual story goes on to say that Henry (and dun was the colour black was so incensed by the theft of his ring that he conin those days) upon which there is a staple with a ring ducted a detailed search of the area in order to track attached. The imagination will do the rest – all it needs down both the ring and its thief. This search covered is creativeness. county, hundred, parish, village and finally down to the In fact, the Arms show a stake representing a place for a particular house where the ring (plus Dun) were found market (the original purpose of Dunestaple as originally in his mother’s house at Houghton Regis; and that Dun set up by Henry 1st) with an upside down horseshoe was subsequently hanged as a criminal. This final end representing a “cup of good cheer (or wishes)”. Henry to the story is found in “Dunno’s Originals” and also in would have wished his brand new town all the good “Dunstaplelogia” (mentioned in Part 1). luck going and, to this end, he also attached his golden amulet (or ring) signifying royal favour.

And there I rest my case. But the story with which I Conclusion grew up is a good yarn nevertheless.

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Get Your Tits Out For The Babes New campaign urges support for mums who breastfeed in public A new awareness campaign is aiming to help mums become more confident when breastfeeding in public. The Luton and Bedfordshire #FreeToFeed campaign is being launched by NHS community services and local authorities. Businesses, members of the public and other mums are being encouraged to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and to help new mums feel comfortable feeding their children when out and about.

The campaign is building on a strong base. After surveying more than 350 local mothers, they found that 55% said they felt extremely or very confident breastfeeding out and about, while 32% were somewhat confident and 13% were not confident or not at all confident.

even providing stickers for businesses to display and show their support for the campaign said Sarah Pickford, Practice Development Lead for Bedfordshire Community Health Services; part of Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.

But rates of breastfeeding, which “Breastfeeding is a wonderful, healthy protects children from illness and thing to do for your child, but it can reduces mothers’ risk of certain be very challenging at the begincancers, are declining across England. ning. Mothers can feel anxious or According to Public Health England, unwelcome when trying to breastfeed 59% of mothers in Luton, 55% in out and about, so it’s important that Bedford Borough, and 49% in Cenbusinesses, members of the public and "To be able to breastfeed, I feel quite tral Bedfordshire are breastfeeding other mums support them in overcomaccomplished, I feel I have an amaz6-8 weeks after their child’s birth. At ing these challenges and persisting ing bond with my son, and I've given the same time, UNICEF estimates with breastfeeding for as long as they him the best start in life that I could that 80% of UK mums stop breastchoose,” said Rachel Hopkins, Portfo- it's the best decision I made. It's one feeding before they want to, often lio Holder for Public Health, Luton. of the most amazing gifts you can due to lack of support.

Councilor Louise Jackson, Portfolio give to your child, and it's a shame Holder Health and Wellbeing for “We recommend exclusive breastthat it's become a rare sighting as Bedford Borough Council said: opposed to the norm," said Rebecca, feeding for the first six months of a baby’s life, but the longer you breast- “It’s great to be part of this joint a mum from Bedfordshire. campaign to raise awareness and feed, the greater the benefits. That’s "It was harder at the beginning. I ensure that breastfeeding mums and why it’s so important in the long haven’t been confident breastfeedtheir children feel welcome and free term for mums to build their confiing because I was conscious of the dence breastfeeding in public, and for to feed in public spaces in Bedford looks that I’d get. Now I’m used Borough.” businesses to support them – we’re to breastfeeding, I don’t care - my children come first, and I know the Spread the word, access campaign materials (including a guide and benefits of breastfeeding. When my window stickers for businesses) and find out more by visiting: baby needs it, I’ll give it to him" said www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/FreeToFeed Sarah, a mum from Luton.

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Councilor Louise Jackson, Portfolio give to your child, and it's a shame Holder Health and Wellbeing for “We recommend exclusive breastthat it's become a rare sighting as Bedford Borough Council said: feeding for the first six months of a opposed to the norm," said Rebecca, baby’s life, but the longer you breast- “It’s great to be part of this joint a mum from Bedfordshire. campaign to raise awareness and feed, the greater the benefits. That’s "It was harder at the beginning. I ensure that breastfeeding mums and why it’s so important in the long haven’t been confident breastfeedtheir children feel welcome and free term for mums to build their confiing because I was conscious of the dence breastfeeding in public, and for to feed in public spaces in Bedford looks that I’d get. Now I’m used Borough.” businesses to support them – we’re to breastfeeding, I don’t care - my children come first, and I know the Spread the word, access campaign materials (including a guide and benefits of breastfeeding. When my window stickers for businesses) and find out more by visiting: baby needs it, I’ll give it to him" said www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/FreeToFeed Sarah, a mum from Luton.

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Feel free to follow Houghton Rocks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and there’s also a YouTube channel is in the pipeline for live bands and artistes to upload their own footage.

17th August The Kings Arms – Houghton Regis

23rd August The Crown, Houghton Regis Alchemy the Duo – Will be performing their ever-popular show of music at the Crown

Deaf Shepherd - This band offer a night of solid rock covers and never disappoint their audiences 9th August The Crown Pub, Houghton Regis JUKEBOX BAND – will be performing at the Crown Pub in Houghton Regis on the 9th August, performing massive hits from the Rock ‘n’ Roll era.

10th August The Kings Arms, Houghton Regis JUKEBOX BAND – Will be performing everyone’s favourites from the Rock ‘n’ Roll era at the Kings Arms. A firm favourite in the Houghton Regis area.

17th August The Iconic Wheatsheaf Pub

Live Band – Fishing For Robots

A 3 piece band specialising in Dark Gothic & Electronic Anthems, mainly from the 80s, but featuring more recent excursions into the genre... Be prepared for a feast of heavy electro-rock!!!

Fishing For Robots Setlist includes Gary Numan, Kraftwerk. Joy Division, New Order, Japan, Ultravox, Human League, Tears for Fears, The Clash, Spandau Ballet, Depeche Mode and many more.

23rd August The Old Sugar Loaf – Dunstable One of the best Rod Stewart tribute acts “Tonight I’m Yours” is performing at the Old Sugar Loaf.

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Classic Rock, Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, all delivered by this all star collection of musicians. The band was formed from the ashes of Joe Brown & The Bruvvers some 12 years ago. The band’s name came from Albert Hammond’s Hit ‘Free Electric Band’ on which members of the band played and performed on ‘Top of the Pops’. Other artistes the band have played with are: Meatloaf, Lulu, Sir Paul McCartney, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Shangri-Las, Boney M and many more! On bass: Andrew Hart and Eddie Masters.

17th August Chequers Pub in Houghton Regis, Karaoke, starts 7.30pm

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24th August The Chequers Pub, Dunstable Live vocalist, Jess Stevens - Jess Stevens is versatile vocalist. If you love Soul & Motown, Jess Stevens will not disappoint, covering songs from Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Al green, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Bill Withers and The Temptations, to name but a few. If you want to strut your stuff on the bank holiday weekend, why not join Jess at the Chequers

festivals delighting their audiences 7th September with our unique style and varied The Iconic Wheatsheaf set wherever we play.

From the Rolling Stones to Dire THE LASH - are a HARD ROCK Straits, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, covers band, with a classic five Bon Jovi, ZZ Top to name but a piece line up of lead vocals, 2 lead few we never fail to entertain and guitars, bass & drums not often found in rock covers bands. Our set surprise and their enthusiasm shines through each and every is dominated by songs that require performance. either twin lead such as Thin Lizzy and Iron Maiden, Lead and rhythm 14th September like AC/DC, or Lead guitar and Karaoke – Chequers Pub in keyboards like Deep Purple and Houghton Regis Starts 7.30pm UFO. They pride themselves on bringing those rock classics to local 14th September venues, and entertaining audiThe Old Sugar Loaf, Dunstable ences by playing these songs with passion and drive - just the way Melvis Is Elvis - is a they should be! They love challeng- top Elvis Presley tribing themselves with songs that you ute which will thrill won’t hear every local band play. for all you hardened They deliver high quality, energetic Elvis fans. Do not performances; creating a lasting miss this night at impression with our audiences so the Old Sugar Loaf that they will want to see them in Dunstable.

Unit A3, Portland Close, off Townsend Farm Road , Houghton Regis, Beds. LU5 5AW 31st August again and again!

27th September Houghton Rocks Music Festival :01582 47211714th September :01582 472116 The Old Sugar Loaf - The event includes a line up of The Kings Arms, Houghton Regis local music on the Parkside stage, The Ultimate Blues Brother a display of Classic and Vintage Tribute comes to Dunstable to vehicles, food, stalls, fairground perform at the Old Sugar Loaf. rides and car boot stalls.

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Every Tuesday – Quiz @ The Ewe and Lamb - Dunstable This era had it all: legendary Every Thursday – Karaoke @ the Old Sugar Loaf singers, timeless music, great harEvery Friday – Karaoke @ the Poynters Arms (See attached Pic) monies, plus some ofAthe best love member of Proclean, The Professional Cleaners Organisation Every Friday – Karaoke @ St Mary’s Social Centre songs of all time.

Every Sunday – Karaoke @ St Vincent’s Social Centre (See attached pic) 24th August The Kings Arms – Houghton Regis Live music from BANNED. The popular rock covers band will be perfomring at the Kings Arms. They are a rock, blues & pop covers trio that are continually building on a growing reputation for great music.

They’ve got a lot of experience and we’re not afraid to use it.

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DISCOVER Ashridge

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES Ashridge Adventurers Tues & Thurs from 30th July - 29th August.

10:30 - 12:00 & 13:30 - 15:00. £4 per child.

Volunteer Open Day Sun 1st Sept, 10:00 - 15:00 Find out more about volunteering opportunities on the estate, from welcoming visitors to running our mobility vehicle service, there’s plenty of things to try.

Come along to the visitor centre to learn more about volunteering opportunities across the estate.

With over 5000 acres, there’s plenty to get involved in.

Come along to talk to our staff and volunteers about what’s on offer. If you’re interested in volunteering, please email helping.ashridge@nationaltrust.org.uk

Gentle Stroll Hanging Coombe and Butterflies Tue 6th Aug, 14:30 - 16:30. £3 Visit this less well-known area of the estate with our knowledgeable volunteers to see the butterflies.

A chance to learn more about the history and wildlife, especially butterflies, in this area of the estate. There are some steep slopes on this walk. Not suitable for very young children. Dogs on leads are welcome.

Join us for either a morning or afternoon session of led family activities and crafts. Learn more about Ashridge’s animals and plants while exploring the estate. Our education team will be running twice weekly outdoor activity sessions during the summer holidays. Each week will feature a different activity, and sessions will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays (10:30am-12pm or 1.30 - 3pm).

From pond dipping to minibeast hunting and den building, there is always something fun happening at Ashridge for the family to take part in.

Sessions are aimed at children aged 4-10 and also include a nature themed craft in the visitor centre classroom.

Bring clothes and footwear suitable for the outdoors.

Some crafts may involve getting muddy so bring clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Some activities occur off surfaced paths so sessions are not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs. Unfortunately no dogs at this event.

Call 01442 851227 for further information or to book.

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Gentle Stroll - Golden Valley Tue 10th Sept, 10:30 - 12:30. £3 Join our knowledgeable volunteers for a gentle stroll through ‘Capability’ Brown’s Golden Valley.

Ashridge’s Golden Valley is among ‘Capability’ Brown’s greatest landscapes. Lined with stunning trees, it sweeps alongside Ashridge House in a graceful curve. Come along to learn more about this celebrated landscape and how we look after it. £3 per person. There’s no need to book - just turn up and pay on the day.

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COLLEGE LAKE Upper Icknield Way, Tring. HP23 5QG Tel: 01442 826774 Please visit the website for more information and to book your place on walks and activities.

www.bbowt.org.uk/whats-on A Mammoth Day Out Wednesday Aug 21st. 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm Join us as we explore our sites prehistoric past with trails, tales and creative fun for all the family. If you fancy dressing up for the occasion why not come along as an explorer or your favourite prehistoric beast.

Booking is essential via website; all children must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is suitable for children and families, but activities aimed at +4 yrs.

Summer Buzz-in Tuesday Aug 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th. 10am-12pm Join us in August for our Tuesday family activity sessions at College Lake. Book a place to buzz along and drop-in anytime between 10am to 12 noon. Each Tuesday we will explore a different habitat from around the site and discover the amazing world of mini-beasts. Come along dressed as a bug for the occasion - we can’t wait to see you!

Booking is essential via website; all children must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is suitable for children and families, but activities aimed at +4 yrs.

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Create-a-saurus competition Sat 20th July - Tues 3rd September Visit the Natural History Museum, Tring and College Lake Nature reserve to get inspired and create your own creature. Free competition sheet when you attend an event at either site or purchase for ÂŁ1.50 at College Lake.

We would love to see you at College Lake!

We are now operating on summer opening times: Reserve and car park: 9.30am-5pm.

Last admission: 4pm (1 hour before closing) Cafe: Mon-Sun 10am-4pm

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What’s On

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

Create-a-saurus Competition Until 3rd September Visit the Museum at Tring and College Lake and get inspired to create your own creature.

Create an animal out of an array of body sections, and give it a name. Free competition sheet with purchase of event ticket.

You must visit both sites and have your sheet stamped to be entered into the competition. The two winners will receive goodie bags from each site. Suitable for 5+

Dinosaur Defences 13th, 14th & 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th & 28th August 10.30-11.00, 11.15-11.45 & 14.30-15.00. £2 Discover how dinosaurs defended themselves and create some armour to take home.

Explore specimens and find out how dinosaurs fended off predators and rivals. Get inspired and create some dinosaur armour of your own.

Workshop suitable for ages 5+

Dinosaur Diets Tues - Thurs until 7th August, £2 10.30 - 11.00, 11.15 - 11.45 & 14.30 - 15.00 Get up-close to dinosaur teeth and create a tooth pendant.

Different diets mean different teeth, whether big, sharp, small or blunt. See dinosaur specimens up-close and create a clay tooth necklace. Suitable for ages 5+

Dino Day 8th & 29th August 10.30-12.00, 14.30-16.00. £5 Explore the world of dinosaurs in a session of free-flowing activities. Set out across the Museum to take part in a variety of dinotastic and self-led activities including a trail, specimenhandling, crafts and dig boxes. Suitable for ages 5+ For information and to book call 020 7942 6163.

Wildfowl: behind-the-scenes tour & walk 15th August, 11.00-14.30. £20 Explore the world of wildfowl in this behind-the-scenes tour and walk in the local area.

Join us and the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust in for this exclusive all-day event. Get up-close to specimens in a behindthe-scenes tour of the Museum, enjoy lunch at our cafe and then spot birds at Wilstone Resevoir Nature Reserve with a guided walk by HMWT. Itinerary: 11.00-12.00 - Behind-the-scenes tour with a bird curator 12.00-12.45 - Lunch at the Museum cafe 12.45-13.00 - Drive to Wilstone Reservoir 1.00-14.30 - Guided birdwatching tour of Wilstone Reservoir Advanced booking required – see website for more details.

Woodland Wind Chimes 30th August. 11.00-11.45, 14.30-15.15. £3 Walk around the Museum’s wooded area and collect your materials to create a wind chime.

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POP-UP family Watch Explorer Backpack Day Join us to discover some of the amazing creatures that live on Pegsdon.

Borrow an explorer backpack full of equipment that will turn you and your family into nature detectives. Make your own mini-beast to take home.

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BLOW’S DOWNS NATURE DETECTIVES Thursday 22nd August 10.30am - 12.30pm Price £3 per child The Hay Field, Blow’s Downs

POP-UP family Watch Explorer Backpack Day Join us to discover some of the amazing creatures that live on Blow’s Downs.

Jeans Way, LU5 4PW Borrow an explorer backpack full of Bookings & further information equipment that will turn you and your T: 01525 874317 Spring 2018 family Summer into nature detectives. Make your E: Toddington@wildlifebcn.org own mini-beast to take home.

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When most other orchids have finished flowers Autumn Lady’s Tresses put on their show.

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Out & About Are you looking for things to do as a family this summer at a cost that won’t break the bank?

Then Dunstable Town Council’s 4-week Summer Activities Programme could be just what you are looking for.

Inflatable Day in Grove House Gardens is just £6 for an unlimited use wristband. Why not bring a picnic, sit back and relax while the children bounce their energy away.

There is a FREE National Play Day with even more activities for babies to teens. With a wet slip and slide and messy play don’t forget dry clothes and plenty of baby wipes!

FREE B-Fest family festival with a packed programme of entertainment on stage, along with some free activities such as a

climbing wall, football challenge and slack lining. Some activities may have a small charge and there are stalls to buy some unusual gifts for family and friends.

‘It’s a Knock Out’ why not get a team together and challenge others in this fun packed event. Just £5.00 for a team of 6. You will get wet so don’t forget a change of clothes.

Art Attack is back with a theme of ‘Under the Sea’ £4 per wristband allows children to unlimited arts and crafts with lots to make and take. Don’t forget to try out Priory House Tea Rooms whilst you visit!

For full details of the programme, dates, times and venues visit www.dunstable.gov.uk

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Priory Pictures Priory Gardens FREE SATURDAY 10th AUGUST 12noon Adapted Screening Mary Poppins Returns (U) 3.00 pm - Mary Poppins Returns (U) 5.30 pm - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (12A) 8.15 pm - A Star is Born (15)

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More details on the relaxed screenings will be available the DTC website nearer the event or for more information you can contact Lisa Vincent on 01582 891406.

Proms In The Park Saturday 14th September Priory Gardens – FREE 6 pm onwards Watch Last Night of the Proms on a giant screen in the beautiful setting of Priory Gardens.

Join us for a live broadcast of Last Night of The Proms on a giant screen with special effect.

There will be entertainment form The Barn-ettes in the interval and a fantastic firework finale to round the night off with style.

Dunstable Town band will also be entertaining the crowd before the main event starts and there will be a mobile bar and food concession available.

Bring your own chairs, blankets and your Pimms and come down to this wonderful British event.

Weird & Wonderful Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September 10.00 am to 4.00 pm FREE Dunstable Town Council are thrilled to announce a special event part funded by the National Lottery Awards for All. Weird and Wonderful will see Ashton Square and Middle Row transformed into the streets of Covent Garden, from mimes to body art, circus entertainers to living statues. There will be something to amaze you this weekend in Dunstable.

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Branch Out 16th, 19th, 20th, 22nd & 23rd August 11am to 2pm & 2pm to 5pm (SEND session) £12 per child / £10 per child for SEND

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sessions Nominated by you the public, the winners are from all walks of life, of all ages.

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Do you know any individual or groups of people, young or old, who deserve recognition for their efforts, skills, perseverance or commitment?

This is their chance to get the recognition that they deserve.

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Free Family Fun, encourages map reading and marker finding while being outdoors.

Complete the nomination form available from the Town Council office or on our website www.houghtonregis.org.uk by 26th August 2019.

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Although it's free to visit Rushmere Country Park, a £3 parking exit fee applies.

£3.50 10.30 to 12pm & per child 2pm to 3.30pm (3-10yrs) Time Tickets All Day Concert in the Park available in 10th August from 5pm the Saturday café Easter Bunny Hunt and Kicking off our Big Summer Weekend of fundraising, Complete the trail and win an egg!

Houghton come&and join us on The Meadow for a relaxed even0.30 to 12pm Come and find eight wooden rabbits hidden  Tickets £3.50 per child Regis 2pm to ing ofanswer localthemusic raising funds for Rushmere in 3.30pm the park, questionstalent and win an  To avoid disappointment book in advance at Easter egg. www.eventbrite.co.uk (search Easter Bunny Library Country Park. This is a family-friendly event with food Hunt) Pick up your question sheet from the Herons’ Or you can just turn up on the day of your stalls beer tent andto funtofor the kids.

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Fayre and Fun Dog Show £12 per o 5pm (SEND session) child other Sunday 11th August 11am – 4pm 11am to 2pm sessions Our Big Summer Weekend of fundraising concludes with our annual Summer Fayre and Fun Dog Show.

Come and join in the fun and games - free admission with arts, crafts, all manner of stalls, refreshments and a whole host of fun activities for all the family out on The Meadow.

No booking required - just turn up! £3 exit fee will apply, separate charges may apply for kids amusements and trails.

Pond Dipping and Shelter Building at Wadelows Nature Reserve!

Pond dipping on Tues 6th Aug Shelter building on Fri 16th Aug Our team of experts are holding two new events this summer at Wadelows Nature Reserve at Poplars Garden Centre, near Toddington.

We’ll give you a guided tour of this wonderful nature

reserve and then help you with the task - our aim is to get your children exploring and enjoying the natural habitat.

Both events are 10am - 12 noon and are aimed at children aged 6+ who must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are £5 per participating child available via the links above.

The Local Food Festival Sunday 8th September 11am – 4pm Rushmere Country Park’s Tree Tops Café is proud to support local suppliers of fresh, quality produce in line with our green credentials as a local environmental charity. Now in its third year our Local Food Festival will once again take place in the autumn celebrating the great quality local produce this area has to offer.

No booking required - just turn up! £3 exit fee will apply.

Overnight Bushcraft At Rushmere Saturday - Sunday 17th/18th August An exciting opportunity for families to spend a full day and night in the woods learning basic bushcraft skills together. We’ll have lots of fun, educational activities such as fire lighting, den building, bread making, bat watching - this is not to be missed!

You’ll be based in a locked private glade, with activities throughout the park including: · Exploring the varied fire lighting techniques using different tinders · Natural navigation · Den building with the aim of sleeping in your den (bring your own sleeping bags and mats) · Making unleavened bread · Night walk with bat watching, mammal trapping, and moth trapping Price: £95 per adult, £75 per child (under 18) includes all activities, materials, the services of our team plus three meals. All proceeds support the park.

Wild Night Out 2019 Friday 23rd August 7.30pm – 11pm Experience the dark side of the park on a special VIP after-hours adventure.

Discover the wonderful creatures that come out when the sun goes down on a night-time walk in the woods (3.5 hours) with the Greensand Trust rangers.

Meet at the Stockgrove entrance to Rushmere Country Park.

CHILTERN GATEWAY

TEA TIME TALES AT PRIORY HOUSE

Dunstable Road, LU6 2GY Tel: 01582 500 920

Nature Photography Workshops 17th 23rd 30th & 31st August.1 1am - 2pm Adult ticket £45

Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate.

Would you like to take amazing photographs of nature at Dunstable Downs? This is your chance as wildlife photographer , Rosalind White, will be holding photography workshops in August.

Rosalind will meet you on arrival and have a chat with you about camera’s etc. You will then set off to take photos with Rosalinds support. There will be lots of wild flowers and butterflies at this time of year. You will then return to the centre to look at discuss your shots.

Magnificent Litter Pick

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 £6 each and we strongly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance as they often sell out before the day.

5th September The road to dunkirk - Ian Mould 19th September On The Tramp - Rita Swift For more information contact Priory House on 01582 891420

31st August 13.30am - 1pm

Do You love the Downs? If so, help us to keep this place beautiful by joining in the massive litter pick.

Afterwards join the ranger team for refreshments in the great outdoors.

Meet the rangers in the gazebo outside the visitors Centre at 12.30am. Collect your equipment, listen to a beefing and follow directions to your allocated area of The Downs. Enjoy the scenery as you walk and utter pick. Sadly, as the summer holidays comes to and and there is always a mountain of litter to collect and your help will be most appreciated, Refreshmenta available at the gazebo 12pm - 1pm.

Parkside Singers - Ampthill

Take Tea with The Parkside Singers

Events At Whipsnade Village Hall Bingo

Friday 16th August, 7.00 pm

Psychic, Holistic & Well-Being Fair Saturday 19th October, 10 30 -3.30

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Saturday 21st September at 2:30pm Parkside Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill MK45 2HX

Tickets £10:00 including afternoon tea Contact Ken Jones 01525 753110 or Brian Matthews 01525 841077

The much loved programme of FREE Sunday Band Concerts is back for 2019. Head to Grove House Gardens from 2.15 pm to 4.15 pm to enjoy the beautiful setting within the park and listen to the fantastic bands.

Sun 4th August The Woburn Sands Band

Saturday 7th September, 10am to 4pm The Methodist Hall, Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2HB A limited edition commemorative cover celebrating 40 years of the Milton Keynes Philatelic Society will be given to attendees at the Stamp Fair (whilst stocks last). Come along to purchase stamps and covers from a variety of Stamp Dealers. Refreshments available all day. New members always welcome, just come along to a meeting night (last Wednesday of the month, 7pm, also in the Methodist Hall, Queeensway) or enquire at the Stamp Fair.

For further details please call 01908 521220 or visit www.miltonkeynesphilatelicsociety.co.uk

Sun 11th August Welwyn Garden City Sun 18th August Milton Keynes Brass Band

Would you like to find out why Dunstable was “full of inns” in 1687?

Country Fayre & Festival 2019 1pm until late Saturday 10th August Adults £5 Children £1 St John's Hospice, Moggerhanger.

If so, book a walk and move back in time with the Dunstable Town Guides to learn about the past.

Dunstable’s Liquid History Sunday 22nd September at 10.30am

• Live Bands • Dog Show • Family Entertainment • Vintage Afternoon Tea • Raffle and Auction • Hot Food & Licensed Bar and lots more For more information or to book a stall email: Leigh.chapman@sueryder.org Online tickets available at: thecountryfayreandfestival.eventbrite.co.uk

The coaching inns and pubs of Dunstable

Country Fayre & Festival in support of St John's Hospice Sponsored by

Sue Ryder is a charity registered in England and Wales (1052076) and in Scotland (SCO39578). Ref No. 04697 © Sue Ryder. December 2015

Meet outside Priory House.

Tickets are £5.00 for adults / £2.50 for children and must be booked through Priory House Heritage Centre on 01582 891420

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Clubs & Groups HARE & HOUNDS HASH HOUSE HARRIERS H5 are a social running and walking club for mixed abilities, meeting every week in the Bedfordshire area.

Our trail is set by our hare from a local pub and typically lasts 1 hour covering between 3 and 4 miles.

We are family and dog friendly and full details of our trails can be found on www.H5hashers.org.uk alternatively contact us by email info@ h5hashers.org.uk DUNSTABLE & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY The society, founded in 1991, meets at 7.45pm on the second Tuesday of each month (except during the summer break) at the Methodist Church Hall, The Square, Dunstable, where visitors are welcome.

Annual membership costs £8 (June - December fee £4). Entrance fee for non members is £2 per meeting.

Visiting speakers cover a wide range of subjects.

Our Research Room in Priory House, High Street South, Dunstable and open to the public on a Thursday morning 10.15am – 2.00am.

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. For further information visit our website www.dunstablemeninsheds.org.uk or find us on Facebook.

Ring or leave a message on our Shed phone 07707 359 395 or message us on our website.

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 Barbara 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

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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 Annual subscription £5.00 Session Fee: £3.00 Tel: Dorothy on 01582 606812 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 purpose is the promotion of good fellowship.

Members enjoy a variety of social activities and occasional 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 everyone 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 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

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

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 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, Sing-ALongs, 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

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

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).

TODDINGTON MUSICMAKERS Toddington MusicMakers is an instrumental all age all ability music group based in Toddington. We aim to provide a safe non-judgemental space where people can enjoy making music together, whatever their level of ability. We meet every Friday evening in term time in the Methodist Hall in Toddington 6.30-7.30 pm.

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Clubs & Groups ALL IN ACCORD MUSIC GROUP Mondays but could be at any time T: 01438 515177 E: georgecaple@aol.com We are a small Accordion based amateur group who play for pleasure and give occasional concerts to friends and relations, with about 30 in the audience. We need a couple more enthusiastic Accordion players in order to rebuild to around nine members or so. We also need a good pianist and would be delighted to include Clarinet and perhaps Saxophone. Music from marches to classical to blues, but not modern Pop. We have a good following around Hitchin.

STRONG ELEGANT BODY Mondays, 1-2pm Join friendly church ladies for group fitness games like tug of war and tag in a private gym or up Dunstable Blows Downs. (Weather permitting!) All ages looked after to strengthen and encourage one another. First session is free and donations of £1 welcomed.

For more info contact Zoe on 07535 990 505. or zoe@strongelegantbody.com

financial obligation.

For details of local meetings Contact National Helpline: 020 7403 0888 10am-10pm, www. al-anonymity. Org.uk

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 STUDHAM WI and either a comedy or variety show Studham WI meet on the first each year. We aim to make the most of Thursday of every month, 7.45pm at the talents you can bring to our group.

Studham Village Hall. An open and If your interests are in one of the backfriendly group of around 30+ ladies, stage disciplines, eg. lighting, sound, set we enjoy laughing and socialising, be construction, costume, admin, then you it at our meetings, our monthly lunch will be particularly welcome! We meet outings, darts matches, quiz evenings, Wednesdays and most Fridays, 8pm or at group and county events. Our 10pm in Totternhoe to rehearse. Come programme for 2018 includes: puppets, along and meet us! Please call Els on advice on getting the best energy deals 01582 758108 or Jo on 01582 603287 and tariffs, the importance of an up-todate will, seated flexibility exercises, DUNSTABLE LADIES CHOIR and mosaic making, as well as trips Houghton Regis Baptist Church, to a wine-tasting evening, the theatre Houghton Regis, LU5 5RG in London, a Cotswold farm and our We’re a friendly local choir, always (members only) Summer Garden Party. looking for new voices to join us If you’re interested in joining us, then no audition required! We sing a bit come and try the WI! We’re always of everything, from traditional choral happy to welcome visitors to the mapieces to songs from top musicals, jority our meetings. www.studhamwi. with a few pop classics thrown in wordpress.com for good measure. Why not come

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

BRAMINGHAM WOOD VOLUNTEERS Join our friendly group of ladies for talks, We the Bramingham Wood Volunteers activities and outings. For more informain conjunct with the Woodland Trust tion about our next meeting ring Lynne and looking for volunteers to help on 01582 617470. maintain the floor of this beautiful ancient wood, famous for it wild flowers TEA DANCE and Spring bluebells. If you think you Houghton Regis Memorial Hall. Modern can assist with either ground work or Ballroom Dancing (Waltz Quickstep administration we would like to hear Slow Foxtrot etc) and popular sefrom you. We meet every other Satur- quence dancing (Cindy swing, Rumba day for a few hours. If you would like one etc) 2.00pm to 4.00pm every more information please contact us at Monday afternoon. Excellent dance info@braminghamwoodvolunteers.co.uk floor with large free car park at the rear www.braminghamwoodvolunteers.co.uk of the hall off Drury Lane, opposite the Green Houghton Regis.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP Music by Derrick Farman. Tea/Coffee & ARE YOU TROUBLED BY SOMEONES biscuits included in the admission price DRINKING. of £3.50 per person.

Al-anon Family groups are an organisaOpportunity to practice your dancing tion that offers support and understand- and meet new friends in a nice friendly ing to families of alcoholics. atmosphere.

We do this by sharing our experiences For additional information call , strength and hope in order to solve Derrick 01525 210568 our common problems. Al-anon groups or Mike 01525 635904. are completely confidential and free of

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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 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 or more information.

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

Facebook or email: incredibleedible395@gmail.com

Councils Spring Clean (litter pick).

If you are interested in joining us, or would like our support with a problem VAUXHALL MALE VOICE CHOIR you have please contact Sue on 07847 Established for 75 years, this friendly 381960. If no answer leave a message, I choir of 45 members is looking for new will get back to you. singers. You don’t need to read music, we only ask for the ability to hold your EDLESBOROUGH WI PRIORY’S LITTLE ANGELS note!

Edlesborough WI meets on the second formerly known as Priory Pram Service You will learn four-part harmony and Tuesday of every month, at 7.30pm in We hold a service for under 5’s, includ- music includes show songs, spirituals, the Memorial Hall on the corner of the ing babies even from a few weeks old, Welsh hymn tunes, light opera as well High Street and Pebblemoor. There on the 1st Tuesday of the month. We as Traditional Male Voice Choir stand- is car park across the road. We have sing, dance to songs, have a bible-linked ards. Rehearsals at High Town Method- a varied programme of speakers and story, play percussion, make a simple ist Church in Luton, Weds 7.00 -9.30pm. outings (to places of interest, meals and craft activity and have a prayer. All are Joining a Male Voice Choir can seriously theatres) as well as a craft group and welcome and we finish with refreshenrich your life! VMVC offers concerts trips further afield by coach. We are ments, chatting and Christian fellowfor a variety of causes and occasions at going to Brighton on 1st July. We have ship. We meet in the Priory Church reasonable rates. Tel: Brian Matthews, over 50 members, and more are always and start at 2pm. Dates for future 01525 841077 welcome. We would be very happy to services: June 5th, July 3rd, August 7th see you. Do come along and give us a try. (with Teddy Bears’ picnic afterwards), DUNSTABLE WI A warm welcome awaits you.

September 4th, October 2nd, NovemDunstable WI meet two evenings a ber 6th and December 4th month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at DUNSTABLE CROQUET CLUB Watling Lower School Bullpond Lane Meets in Priory Gardens on Tuesdays & DANESBOROUGH CHORUS at 7.00pm. We are friendly group and Fridays 10.00am - 3.00pm & WednesThe Danesborough Chorus meets on like to enjoy ourselves. We have a days 10.00am – 1.00pm Wednesdays 7.45 - 9.50 pm in Aspley wide range of speakers with different Ever wondered what croquet is all Guise Village Hall. The new season talents crafts, and also Quizz nights about? Join our small and friendly club started Wednesday 6th September, and to test our brains. We welcome new for a trial game or two during our sumwe will be rehearsing Brahms’ German members so join us and make new mer season. We can provide the malRequiem . If you’re interested, why friends. lets and pair you with a club member not bring your vocal chords along for a 9th September - Cheese, wine and quiz who will explain the game to you when few sessions? Please contact member- 26th September - Talk: Flanders & you come along. ship secretary Carol Yirrell on 01296 Swan We play an inclusive form of the game 680328, or via our website at www.

For more information telephone called Golf Croquet, where everyone danesborough.org.uk. She’ll invite you Barbara Fisher 01582 665252 is involved in the play throughout, and to come along to a few rehearsals and with the beautiful Priory gardens as a see how you find it.

BEECROFT RESIDENTS backdrop, summer days were never ASSOCIATION: better.

INCREDIBLE EDIBLE DUNSTABLE. OUR MEETNGS: The first meeting of Call into the tourist information office, We are a group of neighbours that the year is always on the last Thursday or contact our secretary Ronnie Richhave come together to grow food on in January with meetings continuing ardson on 01525 220600 public land and offer it for free. Since bi-monthly through out the year until 2013 we have been striving to create November, meetings start at 8.00pm DUNSTABLE GARDEN CLUB a kinder, more confident more conand are held in the Beecroft Community Winter Programme starts again on nected community through the power Centre Westfield Road.

Monday 9th September with the AGM of food. Small actions really do make a WHAT DO WE DO: We partner up & Plant exchange. difference. with Dunstable Town Council twice a Monday 14th October – ‘Making of a We meet at the community garden on year for free events with children, these Japanese Garden’ the junction of Katherine Drive and events include free arts and crafts and Monday 11th November – ‘Unusual Duncombe Drive Dunstable LU5 4NP planting out the four wheelbarrows we bulbs and how they get to your Garden’ on the first Saturday of the month currently have on Beecroft Estate. We Held in Salvation Army Hall, Dunstable 1-3pm free tea and coffee for all our support the Alzheimer’s Society with starting at 7.30 pm. Annual sub £10 or incredible volunteers. Please bring a coffee morning each year and will be visitors welcome £2. Details from Mary your own gardening gloves. Find us on joining in with this years Dunstable Town Chapman 01582 603710 Issue 90 • August / September 2019

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Who is the group Bottom for? Anyone who is or was a carer for another meadow person.

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