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Great news from Promoting Dunstable. Not only did we get our eighth Gold medal this summer but were voted by Anglia in Bloom the Best Large Town in East Anglia.

The judges have now entered us in Britain in Bloom next year! This is a recognition of all the voluntary hard work over the last 10 years that goes into making our Town a great place to live and work.

Dunstable Town Council always impresses with beautiful flower displays too and the hard working ground staff and Town Rangers keep the parks and cemetery looking good.

All groups under the Promoting Dunstable umbrella have had a busy and rewarding year. Hugh Garrod, Chairman, sends his thanks to all the volunteers who have worked hard and contributed in so many ways to the continuing improvement in the Town and the many community projects that have been undertaken to create interest and improve different areas.

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community garden at Katherine Drive since 2013, continues with its ‘come & grow’ monthly sessions teaching people how to care for this amazing edible garden. Their latest project was the creation of a new wheelchair accessible garden.

With help from Rock & Redeemer Vineyard Church, Co-op, SkillsMax, Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group and the Big Lottery Community Fund they raised £5924 enabling them to build a bespoke garden made 8

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On June 1st they hosted their fifth Big Lunch, also invited lots of dogs to Man’s best friend day. A memorial was created for Remembrance Sunday and on Sunday 15th December everyone is invited to their Christmas party between 1 and 3pm. Details on the flyer (see out & about for details).

Keep Dunstable Tidy has organised several Litter Picks in and around the town. But more help is always needed. If any local organisations would like to be involved please contact h.garrod@ntlworld.com. It is very sad that the streets and parks are spoilt by a few selfish people leaving their rubbish and cigarette butts etc. for others to tidy up.

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‘Five Senses’ in many imaginative ways. Volunteers are still working at the end of the year planting daffodils in several dull areas to cheerfully brighten up the early Spring.

600 bulbs have been planted in an hour by Downside residents, Beavers & Cubs! All rewarded with refreshments! Weatherfield pupils enjoyed their morning at Olma Road planting bulbs, making their own plant pots and bug bookmarks.

500 to be planted by the Sea Scouts.

Wonderful for all these young people to be involved.

Medieval Dunstable – Progress on the hoped for new Queen Eleanor statue for the Town will be given in the New Year. Jean Yates says in the meantime we are exploring funding opportunities for this wonderful project.

With Best wishes for a very Happy Christmas to all those who Promote Dunstable and let’s get together to make 2020 a ‘Blooming Good New Year’ for the Town!

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This is rett syndrome and this is the reality for the families we support. Rett uk is the only national charity providing professional family support services in the uk and has over 30 years experience of doing so.

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Do people really understand what impact our work has?

Research on the other hand is an easy concept to grasp. Research today is all about gene therapy, gene editing and potential cures. These are undoubtedly exciting times for many rare disorders including rett syndrome. Our families, understandably, need to look forward to a life more normal and maybe, one day,

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Give An Assistance Dog A Travellers Tales The Best Start In Life

January will see the start of a new adult learning course in Dunstable for which Town Guide (and regular contributor to The Vine), Paul Heley, will be presenting five talks on some of the countries he has visited during his varied and extensive travels.

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Snippets By Paul Heley

The Old

“Puffing Billy” Railway Line The old railway line between Leighton Buzzard and Hatfield played quite a large part both in my boyhood and later in my early twenties. I can’t say I was familiar with the complete stretch but the sections between Dunstable Town station and Luton Bute Street, and between Dunstable North station and Stanbridge Ford station both have various memories.

known locally as “Puffing Billy”. It made heavy weather climbing the gradient from Stanbridge Ford to Dunstable North. I was told that this gradient was the third steepest in England. Is that true? Does anyone know?

The other railway station, Dunstable Town, was a collecting point for scrap metal during WW2 and was taken away to be used for the war effort. After we had moved from Totternhoe and until I got married, I lived in St Peters Rd, This railway line also featured in my father’s life and work Dunstable, and this station was at the bottom of our road. because he was born and bred in Totternhoe and worked So far as we kids in the area were concerned, the station at the Lime and Stone Company in Lower End. Before and its mountain of scrap metal - plus a huge crane - was becoming Manager of the company, he’d had a variety of a real magnet and we wanted to get into the station yard jobs one of which was that of engine driver. This meant so as to examine the scrap metal to see if any of it would transporting truckloads of the finished lime (or whatever) enhance our shrapnel collections (every boy had one). The from the Lime Works along a small company line to Stan- scrap dump was part of Freddie Carter’s scrap metal busibridge Ford station where it would be collected and taken ness which used to be along the Luton Rd on the corner to wherever it was required. of Boscombe Rd. My family all came from Totternhoe - I lived the first years But the station master didn’t see it like we did and he and of my life there - and I used to spend a lot of my school we kids were constantly at war. But in spite of “Keep Out” holidays with my grandmother, aunts and uncles, cousin and “Trespassers will be Prosecuted” signs, we managed to and a host of friends who all lived at Lower End. Stangain access at weekends and climb all over this precarious bridge Ford station was just down the road from this end and dangerous scrap heap - and even climb up the crane of the village and we spent quite a lot of time mucking until one day when the police were called in to read the riot about the station (the station master was very tolerant!) and act. I remember that my mother was terrified I would be in the Litney Wood (since uprooted and demolished) and branded as a criminal! At the time, my father was away in the Litney brook which ran nearby. the Army and I almost ran wild.

I remember an old locomotive which used to to ply up Also as boys, we used to put a halfpenny on the railway and down from Leighton Buzzard to Dunstable North line and wait for a passing train to flatten it out and make it station. It was one of those really old fashioned locos with into a penny. We also tried to make a sixpenny piece into a a cylindrical boiler, a high stack and a tall steam dome fixed shilling but since neither of these mildly illegal entrepreto the boiler. It was very antiquated in appearance and was neurial exploits ever worked, we gave up that idea.

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rport Former Luton ai There used to be a fairly large expanse of spare land which was part of the station and which we boys used as a football or cricket pitch. But there was also an old windowless hut on this ground which railway workers used when they were skiving off their proper work. And they didn’t welcome our presence either and frequently shooed us away. We thought we’d get our own back on one occasion and cut a sod of turf and gingerly placed it over the top of the chimney. And waited. Soon these men emerged from the hut coughing and spluttering, saw us and put two and two together. But by then we’d scarpered.

On a sadder note, I recall a boy at school who, following something very serious, had been expelled. Rather than tell his parents, he put his head on the line as a train was passing and ended it all.

Somehow I survived boyhood and after leaving school, I went into the Merchant Navy. And, again, Dunstable Town station became a small part of my life. Voyages would start and finish at Tilbury, Birkenhead, Glasgow or Liverpool and I would send my luggage by train (these were the days when suitcases didn’t have wheels!) and I would either take my case to, or pick it up from the station at the bottom of the road. It was very convenient and saved me a lot of humping about.

But after I came out of the Merchant Navy and after I’d done my two years National Service in the RAF, I had to look for a “civvy” job. Thanks to the RAF, I’d learnt something about electronics so got a job with English Electric up at Luton Airport. The airport then was a grass covered field and the control tower was a glorified wooden shed how times have changed!

I was required to “clock in” by 8.30 so left home in St Peters Rd just before 8.00, ran down the road to the station and caught the 8 o’clock train which took me to Bute Street station in Luton in less than 10 minutes. I then ran to Park Square and caught a ‘bus outside the Technical College (now the University of Befordshire) and clocked in

The Departure Lo unge with about two minutes to spare. It worked a treat.

This was a daily event for some time and continued until I began to pick up my girl friend on a motorbike en route to work. She, of course, also worked at English Electric (and has been my wife for the last 60 years – Diamond wedding celebrated recently).

After this period, I used the railway to Luton infrequently but I must admit that I was very sad to witness its closure after “Vandal Beeching” had completed his work. Without my realising it, this little branch line had, in one way or another, quite an impact on my earlier life.

A little known tidbit of naval history This story is supposed to have come from the ship’s log of the USS “Constitution” as she set sail on July 27, 1798. But it is strongly disputed by many, however, so must be read with a large pinch of salt:The ship had a complement of 475 officers and men and before leaving, loaded up with 48,600 gallons of fresh water, 7400 cannon shot, 11600 pounds of black powder and 79,400 gallons of rum.

At Jamaica, 826 pounds of flour and 68,300 gallons of rum were added before arriving at the Azores where 550 pounds of beef and 64,300 gallons of Portuguese wine were also loaded.

They then sailed for England and scuttled 12 English merchant ships but only salvaged the rum on board. By January 1799, their powder and shot had been exhausted so they sailed to the firth of Clyde and raided a whisky distillery. The result was that 40,000 gallons of malt whisky were loaded.

After this they headed home arriving at Boston on 20th February 1799 with no cannon shot, no powder, no food, no rum, no wine, no whisky. But they still had 38,600 gallons of water!

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Festive Fashion Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year. Embrace the frosty mornings, enjoy the glistening lights and look forward to roaring log fires and special times with loved ones.

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Choose fabrics which feel soft on the skin and which have a little stretch and movement so that you can feel smart yet still relaxed. Luxurious lace and velvet are always a good choice and can be dressed up and down so easily.

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Looking Up!

December 2019 and January 2020

Venus Shines Bright as the Winter Evening Star: From late December onwards look low to the southwest on any clear early evening and you’ll catch a dazzling ‘star’ in the darkening sky after sunset. This is Venus, the brightest planet in our night sky, and often known as Earth’s twin. Venus though is nothing like Earth. It is completely shrouded in a dense choking atmosphere of carbon dioxide. Surface temperatures reach 450 degrees Celsius, and the atmospheric pressure is 93 times greater than on Earth. Not somewhere I’d recommend for your next holiday!

Look for Shooting Stars this Festive Season: Two meteor showers reach a peak in their activity this Christmas; the Ursids on the night of 21st - 22nd December and the Quadrantids on 3rd - 4th January. If you’ve got a clear night on one or both dates head outside and simply look up to see if you can catch any shooting stars.

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Wine & Dine I was always a bit hazy about which wine to serve with which food. They didn’t teach that sort of thing at our local comprehensive. Then one day a chef friend explained that far from being an elitist concept it was simply about marrying flavours that blend well or complement each other, much like cooking. I managed to get her to distil her wisdom into this handy guide.

Fish – A delicate fish dish calls

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Chicken or Turkey - Choose a full-flavoured white, like a white Côtes du Rhône, or a delicate red, such as a Frappato.

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Come and join us for a wonderful afternoon of Christmas music and carols - festive fun for everyone!

St Augustine's Church, Mayfield Road, Dunstable Tickets: Adults ÂŁ8, Under-12s ÂŁ4, including delicious home-made refreshments

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Middle Row Christmas Market 14th & 15th December Christmas Magic comes to Dunstable 9.30am - 3.30pm, The Christmas stalls in Middle Row & The Square will make Christmas shoppong a joy, with food and stalls for al tastes.

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Explore exhibitions and events at www.nhm.ac.uk/tring Toddler Time at Tring Weekdays until 14th February 2020. 14.30 - 17.00. Free

The Animals Went In Four By Four 23rd January 2020. 19.00 - 20.00. £4.50

Borrow something special and help your toddler explore and play around the Museum. Enjoy five different activities which rotate from day to day: Daring Explorers, Ocean Adventure, Find your Friends, Butterfly Quest and Animal Safari. Pick up your resources at admissions and enjoy them in the galleries.

Every day in term time. Suitable for children aged 3 - 5.

Discover the ins and outs of how Walter created his fantastic collection. Join Elle Larsson to hear about her latest research into how Walter obtained specimens and his connections with dealers, taxidermists and collectors to create one of largest private zoological collections. Advance booking required.

Call 020 7942 6163 for details or to book.

The Man and the Museum tour Weekdays until 19th December. 14.00 - 16.30. £10, subject to availability

Family Exhibition

Discover the extraordinary history of Walter Rothschild and the stories behind the Museum at Tring, one of the largest private collections of natural history specimens.

The tour of the galleries, which lasts 45 minutes to an hour, is suitable for adult groups of six to 30 people.

Available term-time weekdays from 14.00, tours must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Hot drink and slice of cake in our Ugly Bug Cafe included.

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Rudolph Christmas Trail at Tring Daily until 5th January 2020 10.00 - 17.00 . £1 per trail Follow Rudolph around the world as he delivers gifts and meets new animals. Take a journey around the Museum with Rudolph to explore his new friends. Spot hidden reindeer and have a go at some games. Complete the trail and receive a chocolate treat! Suitable for all ages. No booking required 50 www.thevinedirectory.co.uk

Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Highlights Until 9th February 2020 Free, no ticket required.

Explore the world’s best nature photography, highlighting the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.

The free exhibition showcases 34 images recording the beauty and fragility of wildlife, from tiny insects to massive mammals. The exhibition is free to visit.

Go deeper and discover the surprising - and often challenging - stories behind the images taken during a time of environmental crisis.

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Totternhoe Players present:

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Performances at Totternhoe Lower School on and Friday 31st January at 7.30pm Saturday 1st February 2020 at 2pm & 7.30pm.

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Adults £7, Concessions £5 Family tickets £20 (2 adults and 2 concessions) 01582 603287 Totternhoe Players Amateur Dramatic Society. www.totternhoeplayers.org.uk

All tickets must be ordered and paid for in advance – no tickets available at the door.

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What’s on CHILTERN GATEWAY Dunstable Road, LU6 2GY Tel: 01582 500 920

Breakfast with Santa

7th,8th,14th,15th,21st,22nd & 23rd December 9am - 9.45am/10am - 10.45am/11am 11.45am Adult £7.95 Child £5.95 Come and join Santa for breakfast as he prepares for the festive season. Adults and children alike can enjoy their most important meal of the day with Father Christmas himself! As you enjoy your breakfast Santa will come and chat to you about his preparations for Christmas.

Call 03442 491895 to book

Festive Afternoon Tea

Starting 7th December 2pm 3.45pm Adult £13 Child £8 Come along and enjoy a festive themed afternoon tea at the view cafe. The Chilterns Gateway Centre will be specially decorated for the festive season.Our View Cafe is the perfect place to unwind after a hard day’s shopping. As Christmas approaches and all the preparations are in-hand, why not treat yourself to a special afternoon tea. Browse through our shop’s festive offerings then settle down, relax and enjoy!

Boxing Day guided walk

26th December 11am - 1pm Adult £5 Child 3.50 Work off the excesses of Christmas Day with a brisk walk on the Downs.

Join one of our knowledgeable rangers for this bracing walk on the Downs to enjoy the stunning views over Aylesbury Vale.

Your guide will take you on one of our favourite routes and point out items of interest in the winter landscape.

New Year’s resolution walk

1st January 11am - 1pm Adult £5 Child 3.50 Start the New Year with a bracing guided walk on the Downs.Give your New Year’s resolutions a kick-start with a brisk guided walk across beautiful countryside with one of our knowledgeable rangers who will point out interesting things about the winter landscape.

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Meet Santa at Whipsnade 30th Nov - 24th, £12 per child This December, children are invited to meet Father Christmas among some of the best company the animal kingdom has to offer.

Throughout weekends and the week leading up to Christmas, experience festive magic with Meet Santa at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo! See Mrs Claus and our cheeky elves, and join in with Christmas crafts, before meeting the man himself.

Every child will receive an early Christmas gift as well as have the opportunity to pose for a yuletide photograph with Santa.

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From 1st - 24th December, various times Adult £9.00, Child £9.50 (under 2, £5.00)

Take a 25-minute steam-train ride over a historic narrow-gauge railway that’s almost 100 years old, and run by enthusiastic volunteers.

Meet Santa in his brand-new grotto where kids will receive an early present. For the grown-ups, free seasonal refreshments await. Plus enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the Buzzrail Café.

Santa After Dark

20th - 23rd December Adult: £14.00, Child £14.50 (under 2, £7.00)

For an even more special treat, take a ride on an after-dark steam train where Santa will give out children’s presents on the move. Professional entertainers will be on board the train too. Get into the mood, come along in your pyjamas, and enjoy free hot chocolate.

Mince Pie Specials

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th December Adult £7.50, Child £4.50 (under 2 free)

Santa will be off on his holidays once Christmas is over, but for a couple of days, you can still enjoy the festive steam train ride and the seasonal refreshments. Some people come along for a get-together with family or friends they have not seen for a while. Who would YOU invite?

23rd November until Christmas Eve Visit the magical Nutcracker Grotto at The Mall, Luton for a chance to meet the Nutcracker, make a wish with your golden key in the Nutcracker wishing well, followed by a visit to Father Christmas and the toy workshop elves.

On 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th & 21st - 24th December, the Grotto experience will be followed by the Gingerbread Elf workshop. Meet the Gingerbread Man himself and then decorate a delightful gingerbread ceramic decoration to take home for your tree.

Grotto visits during workshop dates are £5 per child (these visits include the Gingerbread Elf workshop).

All other dates are £3 per child.

Quiet sessions - Sunday 1st & 15th December Signing sessions - Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th December.

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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 to Friday 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 are based in the building at the entrance to the Meadway Allotments. This is our hobbies, private commissions and Community projects workshop.

Our skills and activities range from

carpentry, metalwork, tinsmith work, minor repairs and model making. 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.

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

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

DUNSTABLE PROBUS CLUB Dunstable PROBUS Club meets on the second Monday of the month and membership is open to retired or semiretired 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.

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 £10 per week including transport.

Contact Anna on 07854 230243 BEDFORDSHIRE GUILD OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS & DYERS. A friendly group of textile crafts people who meet in Flitwick Village Hall twice a month.

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

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

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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 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.

See www.arttrend.co.uk for all the details or phone 07794987796 DUNSTABLE DMTC Dunstable Musical Theatre Company) 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 NATIONAL TRUST All meetings are held at the Salvation Army Centre, Dunstable. This year also The Grove. Guests welcome at £3. We run outings and holidays. Interested?

Contact Lynda 01582 696193 or Jane 01582 606838 DUNSTABLE SALVATION ARMY FRIENDS TOGETHER (Over 60s ) Weekly Subscription £2 We meet every Weds at Bull Pond Lane,Dunstable,LU6 3AH. We have a Cup of Tea or Coffee at 1.00pm then the the meeting starts at 1.30pm 2.30pm. The Programme consists of Various Speakers.Quizzies, 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 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.

GROVE CORNER ‘Grove Corner is a Young People’s Centre in the middle of Dunstable.

There is free pool, table football and wifi. There are comfy chairs where you can chill with friends, whilst listening to your own music through the i:on speaker. There are computers and there is also a tasty tuck shop.

There’s also free entertainment; with youth workers singing and dancing throughout the evening! Some sessions there is free arts and crafts and other nights different organisations come to Grove Corner to run free workshops on things we may face in life. Grove Corner is open Monday and Wednesday’s 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm for anyone aged 13 to 18. Why not visit www. facebook.com/GroveCornerDunstable and like our page for more information. There’s no need to book so pop along one evening and try it out for yourself!’

THE HAYWARD CLUB - DUNSTABLE. Computing & Social Activities for adults with disabilities.

Meets every Friday at The Priory Church Hall Dunstable (opp. Aldi) 7pm - 9pm.

Enabling members to access & develop basic IT skills, using our modern laptops & tablets, alongside a variety of craft activities.

New support volunteers urgently required and new members always warmly welcome. Contact Valerie. 07396 568298 info@thehaywardclub.org.uk

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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

STUDHAM WI Studham WI meet on the first Thursday of every month, 7.45pm at Studham Village Hall. An open and friendly group of around 30+ ladies, we enjoy laughing and socialising, be it at our meetings, our monthly lunch outings, darts matches, quiz evenings, or at group and county events. If you’re interested in joining us, then come and try the WI! We’re always happy to welcome visitors to the majority our meetings. www.studhamwi.wordpress.com WOMEN’S WORLD Meet 3rd Wednesday of the month, at St Anne’s Church Hall, Crawley Green Road, at 8pm.

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

TEA DANCE Houghton Regis Memorial Hall. Modern Ballroom Dancing (Waltz Quickstep Slow Foxtrot etc) and popular sequence dancing (Cindy swing, Rumba one etc) 2.00pm to 4.00pm every Monday BRAMINGHAM WOOD VOLUNTEERS afternoon. Excellent dance floor with We the Bramingham Wood Volunteers large free car park at the rear of the in conjunct with the Woodland Trust and hall off Drury Lane, opposite the Green looking for volunteers to help maintain Houghton Regis. the floor of this beautiful ancient wood, Music by Derrick Farman. Tea/Coffee & famous for it wild flowers and Spring biscuits included in the admission price of bluebells. If you think you can assist with £3.50 per person. either ground work or administration we Opportunity to practice your dancing would like to hear from you. We meet and meet new friends in a nice friendly every other Saturday for a few hours. If atmosphere. you would like more information please For additional information call contact us at Derrick 01525 210568 info@braminghamwoodvolunteers.co.uk or Mike 01525 635904. www.braminghamwoodvolunteers.co.uk TOTTERNHOE PLAYERS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP We are a friendly, supportive group for ARE YOU TROUBLED BY SOMEONES keen Am. Drammers aged 16 - 80+ and DRINKING. always welcome new members. We Al-anon Family groups are an organisausually put on a panto, a murder mystery tion that offers support and understand- and either a comedy or variety show ing to families of alcoholics. each year. We aim to make the most of We do this by sharing our experiences the talents you can bring to our group. , strength and hope in order to solve If your interests are in one of the backour common problems. Al-anon groups stage disciplines, eg. lighting, sound, set are completely confidential and free of construction, costume, admin, then you financial obligation. will be particularly welcome! We meet For details of local meetings Contact Wednesdays and most Fridays, 8pm National Helpline: 020 7403 0888 10pm in Totternhoe to rehearse. Come 10am-10pm, www. al-anonymity. Org.uk along and meet us! Please call Els on 01582 758108 or Jo on 01582 603287

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DUNSTABLE LADIES CHOIR Houghton Regis Baptist Church, Houghton Regis, LU5 5RG We’re a friendly local choir, always looking for new voices to join us - no audition required! We sing a bit of everything, from traditional choral pieces to songs from top musicals, with a few pop classics thrown in for good measure.

Why not come along to a rehearsal, and see how you get on? Every Tuesday, 7.30pm to 9.30pm For more details, contact Lia on 07767 007 534 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 PRIORY’S LITTLE ANGELS formerly known as Priory Pram Service We hold a service for under 5’s, including babies even from a few weeks old, on the 1st Tuesday of the month. We sing, dance to songs, have a bible-linked story, play percussion, make a simple craft activity and have a prayer. All are welcome and we finish with refreshments, chatting and Christian fellowship. We meet in the Priory Church and start at 2pm. Dates for future services: June 5th, July 3rd,

August 7th (with Teddy Bears’ picnic af- crafts, and also Quizz nights to test our terwards), September 4th, October 2nd, brains. We welcome new members so November 6th and December 4th join us and make new friends. For more information telephone Barbara Fisher DANESBOROUGH CHORUS 01582 665252 The Danesborough Chorus meets on Wednesdays 7.45 - 9.50 pm in Aspley BEECROFT RESIDENTS Guise Village Hall. The new season ASSOCIATION: started Wednesday 6th September, and OUR MEETNGS: The first meeting of we will be rehearsing Brahms’ German the year is always on the last Thursday Requiem . If you’re interested, why not in January with meetings continuing bring your vocal chords along for a few bi-monthly through out the year until sessions? Please contact membership sec- November, meetings start at 8.00pm retary Carol Yirrell on 01296 680328, or and are held in the Beecroft Community via our website at www.danesborough.

Centre Westfield Road. org.uk. She’ll invite you to come along to WHAT DO WE DO: We partner up a few rehearsals and see how you find it. with Dunstable Town Council twice a year for free events with children, these INCREDIBLE EDIBLE DUNSTABLE. events include free arts and crafts and We are a group of neighbours that have planting out the four wheelbarrows we come together to grow food on public currently have on Beecroft Estate. We land and offer it for free. Since 2013 we support the Alzheimer’s Society with have been striving to create a kinder, a coffee morning each year and will be more confident more connected comjoining in with this years Dunstable Town munity through the power of food. Small Councils Spring Clean (litter pick). actions really do make a difference.

If you are interested in joining us, or We meet at the community garden on would like our support with a problem the junction of Katherine Drive and Dun- you have please contact Sue on 07847 combe Drive Dunstable LU5 4NP on the 381960. If no answer leave a message, I first Saturday of the month 1-3pm free will get back to you. tea and coffee for all our incredible volunteers. Please bring your own gardening EDLESBOROUGH WI gloves. Find us on Facebook or email: Edlesborough WI meets on the second incredibleedible395@gmail.com Tuesday of every month, at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall on the corner of the VAUXHALL MALE VOICE CHOIR High Street and Pebblemoor. There Established for 75 years, this friendly choir is car park across the road. We have of 45 members is looking for new singers. a varied programme of speakers and You don’t need to read music, we only outings (to places of interest, meals and ask for the ability to hold your note! theatres) as well as a craft group and trips You will learn four-part harmony and further afield by coach. We have over 50 music includes show songs, spirituals, members, and more are always welcome.

Welsh hymn tunes, light opera as well as We would be very happy to see you. Do Traditional Male Voice Choir standards. come along and give us a try. A warm Rehearsals at High Town Methodist welcome awaits you.

Church in Luton, Weds 7.00 -9.30pm.

Joining a Male Voice Choir can seriously DUNSTABLE CROQUET CLUB enrich your life! VMVC offers concerts Meets in Priory Gardens on Tuesdays & for a variety of causes and occasions at Fridays 10.00am - 3.00pm & Wednesreasonable rates. Tel: Brian Matthews, days 10.00am – 1.00pm 01525 841077 Ever wondered what croquet is all about?

Join our small and friendly club for a trial DUNSTABLE WI game or two during our summer season.

Dunstable WI meet two evenings a We can provide the mallets and pair you month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at with a club member who will explain the Watling Lower School Bullpond Lane game to you when you come along. at 7.00pm. We are friendly group and We play an inclusive form of the game like to enjoy ourselves. We have a wide called Golf Croquet, where everyone is range of speakers with different talents involved in the play throughout, and with

the beautiful Priory gardens as a backdrop, summer days were never better.

Call into the tourist information office, or contact our secretary Ronnie Richardson on 01525 220600 DUNSTABLE GARDEN CLUB Our Winter talks resume on Monday 13th January ‘Say it with Poison – Stories of Murder from the Herbaceous Border’ speaker Russel Bowes On Monday 10th February Margaret Roberts, a volunteer at Old Warden Vineyard, tells us the intriguing research into the origins & story of ‘The Warden Pear’ Monday 9th March - Matt George, Garden Designer, describes the building of the new lovely walled gardens at The Old Palace Lodge Hotel, Dunstable’ BEDFORDSHIRE BONSAI SOCIETY We are a friendly group of bonsai enthusiasts who meet monthly to exchange views, ideas and practical experience. All are welcome at the meetings regardless of experience – and of course beginners have the most to gain by joining the society. Please do not hesitate to contact the Chairman or attend a meeting – even if you have never touched a bonsai. If you are interested in the subject you will be made most welcome.

Details on https://bedfordshirebonsaisociety.weebly.com/ and find us on Facebook ASHCROFT BOWLING CLUB - OUTDOOR (Season runs April to September) Meet every THURSDAY in season 2-4pm with league games played Monday, Wednesday evenings and weekend.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME It’s a great way to make friends and keep fit.

Why not give it a try!..... First 3 visits FREE Enquire NOW ready for NEXT SEASON CONTACT: Mike Webb on 01582731893 Website: ashcroftbowlsclub.co.uk

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