The Vine Villages - April / May 2018 - Issue 36

pr

il - May 201

8

A

News / What’s On / Local Directory

sue 36 : Is

FREE Covering The Villages Surrounding Dunstable

Connecting local people to local businesses Local News

What’s On

Puzzles

In The Garden With Alan Titchmarsh

BIN COLLECTIONS Have Your Say

SALLY THE WITCH On The Big Screen

THE LOCAL AGENT YOU CAN TRUST Providing a friendly and professional service in all property related matters for over 25 years.

Residential Sales and mortgages Lettings and property management Free valuations Expert advice If you are selling or renting a property in the local area we will not be beaten on fee.

We guarantee a first class service.

Toddington 01525 877771 Dunstable 01582 477077 Luton 01582 487487

www.house-hold.co.uk

(Payment only on completion and satisfaction)

Over s ar 30 yeence i exper

• Free Competitive Quotations • Garage Doors In Wide Range Of Styles & Colours • Automation, Spares And Repairs

TEL: 01525 220212

www.premiergaragedoors.co.uk

UNIT 7, SPARROWHALL BUSINESS PARK, LEIGHTON RD. EDLESBOROUGH, LU6 2ES

Proud To Be Local Businesses Highly LocalCommended Events

Find Us On. CUSTOMER CARE EXCELLENCE AWARD Local News TheVineDirectory Local Offers

Editor: Scott Nightingale Editor: Scott Advertising &Nightingale Editorial:

Inside this issue...

Inside this issue...

.co.uk 6 Revitalising Dunstable

• Local Business Directory • Local Events • Local News • Local Offers ADD YOUR LISTING TODAY!

Shelly Nesbitt & Editorial: Advertising Tel: 01525 222379 / 07852 453043 Shelly Nesbitt Email: info@thevinemagazine.co.uk Tel: 01525 222379 / 07852 453043 Email: info@thevinemagazine.co.uk

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the content of advertising articles in Whilst every care hasand been taken published to ensure the this magazine are accurate, publisher content of advertising and neither articles the published in orthis its magazine editorial contributors accept and are accurate, can neither the publisher hereby disclaim contributors any liability to any party and to loss or its editorial can accept orhereby damage causedany by liability errors. Neither do they disclaim to any party to loss reflect the opinion this publication. or damage causedofby errors.

NeitherThe do Vine they does notthe officially endorse any advertising reflect opinion of this publication.

The Vine material thisany publication. does notincluded officiallywithin endorse advertising No part of this publication reproduced material included withinmay thisbe publication. without permission.

No partprior of this publication may be reproduced without prior permission.

www.thevinemagazine.co.uk www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

8 Revitalising Dunstable 10 Eden On Our Doorstep?

10 The White Lion 12 Local News 12 The BIG Pedal 20 TeamSport - Competition 20 Sally The Witch 22 Martin Lewis: Money Matters 26 Martin Lewis: Money Matters 26 At Home: Caring For Houseplants 30 Puzzles 28 In The Garden 36 Body Change 4U 32 Body Change 4U: Calories 40 At Home: Garden Office Rooms 34 Autos: Mercedes C220 AMG 44 In The Garden: Pots & Containers 36 Puzzles 46 Looking Up 38 Snippets: The Gunpowder Plot 48 Auto: Volvo V90 46 A Pensioners View Copy deadline 50 Out & About Copy fordeadline next issue: 48 Out & About for next Mayissue: 18th November 2018 18th

ies e! d a All Lelcom w are

&

VW / Audi Specialists & all other makes & model vehicles Land Rover & 4x4 Specialists • Servicing • Mot’s + Class 7 • Repairs • Air Conditioning • With Full Diagnostics Available Unit A3, Portland Close, off Townsend Farm Road , Houghton Regis, Beds. LU5 5AW :01582 472117

:01582 472116

Is your conservatory too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer?

Nu-Look’s conservatory roof conversions can give you back your perfect living space, regardless of the weather.

Nu-Look Conservatory Roof Solutions can solve these problems with low cost conservatory roof conversion systems that will give you back the room and space you wanted in the first place We have over 40 years combined experience in the conservatory and roofing business. Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on the quality of workmanship and service that we provide.

For more information or for your free quotation simply call us or complete the form on our website. www.nulookroof.co.uk

t: 01525 611007 e: info@nulookroof.co.uk

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

5

• Replace existing asbestos roofs with Anti Condensation Galvanised Steel • All asbestos roofs and garages are disposed of by Certified Asbestos Removers • Replace windows, doors, fascia boards & guttering (uPVC) • Replace damaged concrete sections • Optional apex conversion (as above) • Replace garage doors

10% 10% 10% Discount For your For For your your For your

For your your For

6

10% 10%

www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

Vine discount VantagePoint Vine Magazine Magazine discount VantagePoint discount Withdiscount The Vine.

Quote ref DUN10 Quote Ref: GO10 Quote ref GO10 DUN10 Quote Ref: Quote ref: Vil10

Vine Magazine discount VantagePoint discount Quote ref GO10 DUN10 Quote Ref:

Need more storage space?

INSTALL A LOFT LADDER AND USE YOUR LOFT! STARTER PACKAGE: Aluminium loft ladder, light plus 50 sqft boarding, fully fitted in less than a day from £355 • Loft Ladders • Hatches • Boarding • Insulation • Lights • Fully Guaranteed

CALL FREE: 0808 301 9560

homecountiesloftladders.co.uk Issue 36 • April / May 2018

7

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

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

The council spends around £14million a year on collecting and disposing of waste from over 118,000 households.

Which is nearly 10 per cent of residents’ council tax. In addition, we spend just under £2.5m on other waste related services for residents, such as our Tidy Tips (also called Household Waste Recycling Centres). Due to the pressures on our budgets, we need to make sure that these services are provided in the most efficient way possible.

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

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

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

8

www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

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

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

If people recycle more, then it could be possible for us to collect the black bin waste that can’t be recycled less frequently, such as once every three weeks rather than every fortnight. To mitigate fears about flies and vermin, we’d implement a weekly food waste collection with a lockable caddy for everyone. And we’re consulting on increased recycling options for our residents, like separate paper collection and also glass collection. Another option we are exploring is charging residents who want a fortnightly garden waste collection.

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

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

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

By Cllr James Jamieson, Leader of Central Bedfordshire

Foster a child in Luton

Help transform a child’s life and foster with us There’s no upper age limit for fostering so don’t rule yourself out!

For more details call Luton Fostering Service on 01582 547569

www.luton.gov.uk/fostering

www.gca-law.com

• Family & Mediation • Wills & Probate • Residential & Commercial Conveyancing Giffen Couch & Archer

Tel: 01525 372681

Fax: 01525 850281 Email: Enquiries@gca-law.com Bridge House, Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard, Beds. LU7 1EB Issue 36 • April / May 2018

9

local News

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

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

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

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

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

www.zsl.org

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

10 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

COME ALONG TO

LOCKDALES SPECIALIST VALUATION DAY EVENT

WEDNESDAY 11TH APRIL 10am - 2pm

The Catherine Suite at The Old Palace Lodge Hotel, Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 4RT free parking on site (subject to availablitiy)

ARE YOU LOOKING TO SELL? WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING TO BUY...

Coins (GB & World, Sovereigns, Krugerands, Royal MInt, Proof Sets) Jewellery, Watches, Silver, Gold, Vintage Toys, Clocks, Books, Maps, Pens, British & World Stamps, & Covers, English & Foreign Banknotes, Early Postcards, Cigarette Cards, Pre-1970’s Comics, Vintage Trading Cards, Medals & Militaria, Swords, Bayonets, De-activated & Antique Firearms or Pre-1960 Sporting Programmes & Tickets

WE VALUE. WE BUY. WE AUCTION. The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be present Free Valuations. No Obligation. No Appointment Necessary www.lockdales.com sales@lockdales.com (01473) 627110

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

11

local News Community Lead sponsor

Supporting sponsor

Sustrans Big Pedal is the UK’s largest inter-school cycling and scooting challenge that inspires pupils, staff and parents to choose two wheels for their journey to school. Register for the challenge at: www.bigpedal.org.uk

Join The Big Pedal

75%

How it works

Central Bedfordshire schools will pedal andThis scoot around the in 23rd 10 days! year’s challenge willworld run from April - 4th May and is open to individual classes as well as whole schools.

of scho ols sur veyed s that pu aid pils co naround cyclefor Schools across Central Bedfordshire are encourthe Guinness World Record cycling or scoo tinuedthe to On each day of the challenge schools compete to see who can record t to sc isool followin the theme aging and parents jump staff on and parents world in cycling 78 days. or So appropriately, thechildren, greatestteachers proportion of their to pupils, g the e h ent scooting to scooters school. A fiveBig days will determine theirWorld final in 10 days’, with pupils vtracking their bikes and toschool’s take partbest in The ‘Around the position, but they can log journeys on all ten days if they wish.

Pedal 2018, which is a national challenge between their progress on a map of the world and learning

schools to get more cycling about theSustrans countriesBig Mark passed through on his Winners of the Bigyoung Pedalpeople Challenge willand receive an exclusive Pedal trophy. scooting. world trip.

Councillor Nigel Young, Executive Member for The competition,Over which runs from Monday 23rd Regeneration at Central Bedfordshire Council, said: April to Friday 4th May, will encourage participants “The proportion of English children walking and to leave their cars at home and choose two wheels cycling to school has declined since 1995, with the Earlier this year,number Mark Beaumont travelled theprimary world inschool 78 days for their school journey instead. being driven to their inmade schools by bike. We invite you to follow Marks journey, going creasing each‘around year. Yet the ... world in 10 days’ by cycling ct the or scooting to school as part of The annual inter-school Its A Fa Sustrans average primary school at the 1,300 pils 2018.

Bigpu Pedal e 25% of ag er av in On rt pa competition is the largest journey is just 1.6 miles ok to s ol ho sc g icipatin On each day of t, despite byrt to schoolpa of its kind, with pupils – the perfect distance to journeys 2017 eventhe e th of y da g y challenge, schools using cyclin UK scooterever and bike e from schools right across cycle, scooter or walk. th in ls pi just 2% of pu and classes t to school. If to gecan the UK competing against ay w l ua us r r follow Mark’s route as thei made by ca each other. It is open to “As well as being fun, ys had been yourproduced those journe by tracking ve ha ld ou w individual classes, as well The Big Pedal competiey th d, er progress on a Big instea and used ov es of CO2map. as whole schools, and the tion promotes active of over 847 tonnPedal world st co of fuel (at a competition is weighted travel, healthy lifestyles 79,000 gallons ). by school size so that and road awareness. over £384,000 everyone has a fair chance Last year 75% of schools that took part in the Big Schools and classes will be entered into daily prize of draws winning. greater the proportion scootstuntPedal said that pupils continued to cycle and scoot for The rewards including bike andwho scooter andshows cycle each day, the more points their and equipment if over 15% of school your school to school after the event, so we also hope to see cycle or scootbest on each day will of the challenge. earns.

A school’s five days determine their a lasting reduction in congestion and pollution final position, but they can log journeys on all around the school gates. “ ten days if they wish, or just take part in one day.

Last year, 33 schools from Central Bedfordshire Schools will also be entered into daily prize draws took part, with over 2,000 families amassing 7,910 for rewards that include bike stunt shows and cycle g On average 25% of pupils at participating schools part every ipatin aid bike journeys and 9,396 trips took by scooter – a fantasequipment. ic t r a s d of p day – amazing when you consider justand 2%aofhigh pupils usetocycling in year! rveye ss of tic achievement target beat this u s ols e ne the UK as their usual way to getchild’s to school.

If those journeys hadBig Pedal schoyear’s g backed awar This challenge is being by world Ask your school to sign up to The in d t e o been made by car, we saved over 847 tonnes of CO2 and over it rais g and sco l.Mark Beaumont, who holds record cyclist 2018 at www.bigpedal.org.uk n yclibreaking choo

Around the world in 10 days

1,300

1,063,536

Prize sponsors include:

Supporting

Arctic Ocean

North America

Europe

Atlantic Ocean

NW

Prizes

SW

Asia

Pacific Ocean

Africa

NE

SE

Indian Ocean

South America

Australia and Oceania

Southern Ocean

Lead sponsor

Antarctica

www.sustrans.o

rg.uk

93%

c

in the

ir s

2017 was an amazing year 79,000 gallons of fuel, costing over £384,000.

12 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

sponsor

"Excellent experience.

I nearly fell asleep whilst having my fillings done!

Very reassuring - no rush.

I was made to feel completely at ease .

Thank you!"

- R.R

Edlesborough Dental Practice Telephone: 01525 223175 11 Cow lane, Edlesborough, LU62HT

www.flossandsmile.co.uk The Clear Alternative to Braces

Get the Beautiful Smile You Deserve!

EMERGENCY TEXT TO : 07590035899

Implants

"Without doubt the most competent, gentle & lovely dentist in the Northern hemisphere!

I won't see anyone else.

Thank you from a nervous patient."

- M.B.

Dentist :

Dr A. Johar GDC number : 111350

Hygienist:

Mrs Jane Shrowder GDC number : 2344

General Family Dentistry *Crowns *Bridges *Dentures *Smile Makeovers *Tooth Whitening *Tooth straightening *Implants *Botox *Hygienist *Sedation *0% Finance

Make your house a home with blinds and awnings from

www.vansarblinds.co.uk Find us on Facebook

• • • • •

Free No Obligation Measuring And Quotations All Blinds Made To Measure Choose In The Comfort Of Your Own Home Or Workplace Family Run Business Large Range Of Quality, Affordable Fabrics And Colours To Choose From

01525 220477 or 01582 699565

sales@vansarblinds.co.uk Issue 36 • April / May 2018

13

14 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

1st Glass Window Repairs FULLY INSURED! EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE Local company who can fix all types of problems with your double glazing, call us now for a free quotation.

• Steamed Up Glass • Faulty Window or Door Locks & Hinges • Draughty Windows and Doors • Leaking Conservatory Roofs

• New Conservatory Roofs • Conservatory Cleaning & Service • Security up grades • We also fit Windows, Doors & Conservatories

£0 DEPOSIT REQUIRED - BALANCE UPON COMPLETION OF YOUR FULL SATISFACTION!

• Fascia • Soffits • Gutters Special Discount for OAP’s

CALL: 07511 906 161

www.thedunstablefootclinic.co.uk

For All Routine Foot Health Care including:

Nail Cutting, Callus Removal, Corns, Ingrown Nails · HCPC Registered Chiropodists & Foot Health Practitioners · Male and female practitioners · Modern friendly clinic · Ground floor for easy access

h this adve Wit rt

£5 O FF your firs t full treatment

Visit the website to book online!

Tel: 01582 668586 Email: enquiries@thedunstablefootclinic.co.uk Staples House, Eleanors Cross, Dunstable. LU6 1SU Issue 36 • April / May 2018

15

local Community

Step Closer To A Cure For Parkinson’s

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

Last year’s Walk for Parkinson’s series There are a range of distances on had more than 4,300 people sign up offer to suit everyone, with a 2.5 to walk and between them they raised & 5 mile walk to choose from. So £417,700. whether you’re up for a challengAll money raised by Walk for ing walk or a gentle stroll, there is something for everyone. Both routes Parkinson’s will be used to help find better treatments, and ultimately a are also suitable for wheelchair and pushchair users. Team entries are wel- cure, as well as providing support and information for the 145,000 people come, so why not sign up with your friends, family and colleagues. affected by Parkinson’s across the UK Walking and other types of exercise is particularly important for people As well as walkers, the charity is on the lookout for volunteers to help on with Parkinson’s as research shows the day. that two and half hours of exercise People in Norfolk are being asked to unite with thousands of others across the UK and step closer to a cure for Parkinson’s this year at Walk for Parkinson’s – Forest of Marston Vale on Sunday 20th May, one of a series of walk events to be held across the UK for Parkinson’s UK during 2018.

To find out more about the walk visit the website www.fundraising.org.uk/walkmarstonvale

16 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

the finished product

cluded in any proof sent to the Advertiser unless o the above address.

DVERTISEMENT BEING PRINTED AS SHOWN, Maps

allegro blinds allegroalleg blina a a allegro allegro blind blinds a egroallegro blinds allegro b allegro blinds allegroalleg blind a Our Oursuccess successisisbuilt builton onyour yoursatisfaction satisfaction

PLEASE NOTE, this advert will be published as it appears herein, if we do not receive your further instructions.

Make changes and re-proof

Date: _____________________

IfIfyou youneed needblinds blindsto torefresh refreshyour yourdécor décoror orprovide providethe thefinishing finishingtouch touch to toaafull fullrefurbishment refurbishmentininyour yourOur domestic domestic or commercial property, property, successor iscommercial built on your satisfaction Our success is built on then thenlook lookno nofurther furtherthan thanAllegro AllegroBlinds Blindsin inDunstable.

Dunstable.

If you need blinds to refresh your If you décor need or provide blinds tothe refresh finishing your touch décor or provide th If you need blinds to refresh to a full refurbishment in your domestic to a full refurbishment or commercialinproperty, your domestic comme If youorneed blin to a full refurbishment in y Our Ourthen success isno on yo then look no further than Allegro then Blinds look no Dunstable. further than Allegro Blinds in Du Our success is built on yourin satisfaction to abuilt full refur If you need blin look further ts Our success Our success is built on your satisfaction If you need blin Our success is built on your satisfaction then loo to a full refur Our success is built on y If you need blinds to or refresh your déc you need blinds to refresh your décor provide the fi If you need blinds to refresh your décorIfor provide the finishing touch If you blin toindécor aneed full refur then loo If you need blinds to refresh your or p to a full refurbishment your dom to a full refurbishment in your domestic or commerci to a full refurbishment in your domestic or commercial property, If you need blinds to refresh your décor or provide the finishing touch If you need blinds to refresh your décor provide the If you need blinds toaneed refresh yo efresh your décor or provide the finishing touch Iforyou blin to full refur then loo 2look YEAR GUARANTEE a refurbishment in your o then no further than Alle nofull further than Allegro Blinds in Duns • Motorised Blinds then look norefurbishment further than Allegro in refurbishment Dunstable. to a full in yourBlinds domestic or to commercial property, to athen full in your domestic ordomestic to alook full refurbishment in yo to acommerc full refur then loo ent in your domestic or commercial property, then look no further than Allegro Blin ON ALL OUR PRODUCTS then look no further than Allegro Blinds then look in noDunstable. further thanthen Allegro in Dun lookBlinds no further tha then loo

Shutters rther than• Plantation Allegro Blinds in Dunstable.

Our products productscome comewith withaa22YEAR YEARGUARANTEE. GUARANTEE. • Awnings &Our Canopies Here HereatatAllegro Allegro Blinds Blinds we wehave haveover over70 70years yearsof ofexperience experienceininproviding providingquality qualityblinds blinds • Quality Fitted Blinds for forhomes homesand andaawhole wholerange rangeof ofcommercial commercialcustomers. customers.

Our products come with a 2 YEAROur GUARANTEE. products come with a 2Our YEAR GUARANT products com Here at Allegro Blinds we have over 70Here yearsatofAllegro experience Blindsinwe providing have Here over quality 70Allegro years blinds ofBlinds experience inOur pro at we have ove for homes and a whole range of commercial homes customers. and a whole range offor commercial •QUALITY QUALITY FITTED FITTED BLINDS BLINDS ••AWNINGS AWNINGS &&for PLANTATION PLANTATION SHUTTERS SHUTTERS homes andcustom aOur wh • •BBSA Approved Company Here at Allegro Blin for Our products come withOur a h2 ••Our BBSA BBSA APPROVED APPROVED COMPANY COMPANY • • MADE MADE TO TO MEASURE MEASURE SERVICE SERVICE Our products come with a 2 YEAR GUARANTEE Please proceed Please proceed Here at Allegro Blin Make cha Make changes Proof correct Proof correct products come with a 2 YEAR GUARANTEE. • LOCAL FAMILY RUN BUSINESS • LOCAL • FULLY FAMILY TRAINED RUN BUSINESS • FULLY TRA Our • STAFF LOCAL FAMILY RUN Bh • Showroom come with aAllegro 2and YEAR for after alteration Our products after alteration re-pro and re-proof please proceed please proceed Here at Blin • • REFURBISHED REFURBISHED LOCAL LOCAL SHOWROOM SHOWROOM Our products come with a 2 YEAR GUARANTEE. Our products come with a 2 YEAR GUARANTE Our products Our Here atblinds Allegro we have over 70come years at Allegro Blinds we have over 70 years of experience in providi • QUALITY FITTED BLINDS •Here •AWNINGS QUALITY & FITTED PLANTATION BLINDS SHUTTERS •Blinds AWNINGS PLANTAT •& LOCAL FA Here at Allegro Blinds we have over 70 years of experience in providing quality • QUALITY FITTED BLINDS

• Made To Measure ••LOCAL LOCAL FAMILY FAMILYCurtains RUN RUNBUSINESS BUSINESS ••FULLY FULLYTRAINED TRAINEDSTAFF STAFF

for h Here at Allegro Blin 70 EXPERIENCE for homes and whole range o for homes and a whole range of commercial customer Here ataYEARS Allegro Blinds we have 70•ayears ofMEAS experi for homes a whole range of commercial customers.

Call today for more information or tovisit arrange aget visit Call today to toand arrange arrange aavisit or orto toget more more information from from ain friendly friendly member member of of our our team. team.

LOCAL FA •Call BBSA APPROVED COMPANY • information BBSA MADE APPROVED TO MEASURE COMPANY SERVICE •over MADE •experience QUALITY FITT attoday Allegro Blinds we have over 70 years experience providing blinds Here at•ofAllegro Blinds we have over 70 years of in provid Here at Allegro Blinds we have over 7h for •quality BBSA APPROVED COMP Here atTO Allegro Blin Please proceed Make changes Proof correct Here for homes and a whole range of comme PROVIDING QUALITY BLINDS We Weare are one one ofof theleading leading suppliers suppliers ofofblinds, blinds, so sofor don’t don’t hesitate hesitate toto get getinintouch. touch.

We are one of the leading suppliers ofthe blinds, so don’t hesitate to get in touch. for homes and a whole range of commercial customers.

• LOCAL FA homes and a whole range of commercial custome for••homes andAPPRO a FITT whole QUALITY for h alteration • REFURBISHED LOCAL SHOWROOM •ofREFURBISHED SHOWROO andLOCAL re-proof •RUN BBSA please proceed •finished LOCAL FAMILY BUSINES •FULLY REFURBISH • LOCAL FAMILY TRAIN PLEASE That the after print isrepresentative in no way representative ofBUSINESS the finished product PLEASE NOTE: ThatNOTE: the print quality is inquality no way theRUN product

Additional Information: Additional Information:

• LOCAL RUN BUSINESS • FULLY TRAINED STAFF ts come with aFAMILY 2 YEAR GUARANTEE. • LOCAL • •QUALITY FITT BBSA APPRO LOCAL FAMILY RUN BUSINESS • FA FU • QUALITY FITTED BLINDS •aor AWNIN 1A 1AWest West Street, Dunstable, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU6 LU6 1SL ••Phone: Phone: 01582 01582 607 493 493 QUALITY FITTED •607 AWNINGS &FULLY Call today to arrange a •visit or toBUSINESS get• more today to • arrange from a•friendly aBLINDS visit or member toBUSINESS more of ourinformation team. friendly • Street, LOCAL FAMILY RUN •1SL FULLY TRAINED STAFF • QUALITY FITTED BLINDS AWNINGS &Call PLANTATION SHUTTERS •information LOCAL FAMILY RUN •QUALITY TRAIN •get LOCAL FAMILY RUN BU •PLANTATIO LOCAL FA Call today to arrange afrom visit to get • FITT • BBSA APPRO • tP We are one of the leading suppliers of blinds, We are so one don’t of hesitate the leading to get suppliers in touch. of blinds, so don’t hesitate • QUALITY FITTED BLINDS • AWNINGS & Additional Information: Email:info@allegroblinds-dunstable.co.uk Email:info@allegroblinds-dunstable.co.uk • • www.allegroblinds.co.uk www.allegroblinds.co.uk • BBSA APPROVED COMPANY • We are one of the leading supp • BBSA APPROVED COMPANY • MADE TO MEASU QUALITY FITTED BLINDS • •AWNINGS & PLANTATION SHUTTERS Call to arrang BBSA COMPANY • MADE TO MEASURE SERVICE QUALITY FITTED BLINDS • AWNINGS & today PLANTATIO ave •over 70• APPROVED years of experience in providing quality blinds • QUALITY FITTED BLINDS •• M • •QUALITY FITT BBSA APPRO PLEASE NOTE: That the print quality is in no way representative of•the finished product BBSA APPROVED COMPANY • MADE We are one ofT •LOCAL LOC •Phone: REFURBISHED SHOWROOM today to arrang • BBSA APPROVED COMPANY •LU6 MADE MEASURE SERVICE nd a whole commercial •ofREFURBISHED LOCAL • SHOWROOM BBSA APPROVED COMPANY •REFURBISHED MADE MEASU • BBSA APPROVED COMPA •Call BBSA APPRO 1A range West Street, Dunstable,customers.

Bedfordshire, 1A West Street, 1SL Dunstable, •TO 01582 Bedfordshire, 607 493 LU6 1SL •TO Phone: 015 •of 1A West Street, Dunstable, WeBedfords are one • REFURBISHED LOCAL SH Call today to arrang • REFURBISHED LOCAL SHOWROOM • aREFURBISHED LOCAL SHOWROOM REFURBISHE Call today arrange a visit or to get more inform • Email:info@allegroblinds-dunstable.co.uk Email:info@allegroblinds-dunstable.co.uk •towww.allegroblinds.co.uk •_______________ www.allegroblin Callfrom today arrange visit to Date: gettomore information from a friendly mem 1A West Street, Dunsta _________________________ Date: Authorised Signature: _________________________ _____________________ Call today to arrange aAuthorised visit or to getSignature: more information a friendly member oforour team.

Email:info@allegroblinds-dunstab We are one of

Call today to arrang We are oneofof the leading suppliers ofto blin Wehesitate are one oftoday theinleading suppliers blinds, so don’t hesitate g RUN BUSINESS •arrange FULLY TRAINED STAFF Call to arrange aof visit toEmail:info@allegrobl get more information from We are one of the suppliers so don’t to touch.

1A West Street, Dunsta Call today to leading a visit or of to blinds, get more information from aget friendly member ouror team.

Call today to arrange a visit or to Call get more information aorfriendly We are oneme of today to arrange afrom visit to get mo Call today arrang We are one of the leading suppliers of blinds, so do Note: UK Town Maps shall not be liable for any error or omission included in any proof sent to the Adver Note: UK Town Maps shall not be liable for any error or omission included in any proof sent to the Advertiser unless We are one of the leading suppliers of blinds, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

We are one of the leading suppliers of blinds, so don’t hesitate to 1A West Street, Dunsta We are one of the leading We aresupplie one ofg INDS • AWNINGSBedfordshire, & PLANTATION SHUTTERS 1A West Street, Bedfordshire, LU6 1Aby West LU6Email:info@allegrobl 1SL • Phone: 01582 West Authorised Street, Dunstable, LU6 1SL •Street, Phone: 01582 607 493 corrected by theDunstable, Advertiser and notified toDunstable, the above address. corrected the Advertiser and notified toBedfordshire, the above address.

Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________________ 1A West Street, Dunsta Email:info@allegrobl 1A West Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SL •M P Email:info@allegroblinds-dunstable.co.uk FAILURE TO TO THIS REQUEST RESULT IN THE607 BEING AS SHOW FAILURE TO RESPOND TORESPOND THISEmail:info@allegroblinds-dunstable.co.uk WILL RESULT INStreet, THE ADVERTISEMENT BEING PRINTED AS PRINTED SHOWN, •West www.allegroblinds COMPANY • MADE TO MEASURE SERVICE proceed t Email:info@allegroblinds-dunstable.co.uk •Please www.allegroblinds.co.uk 1A West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SL • WILL Phone: 01582 493 1AREQUEST West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SL •Street, Phone: 01582 1A WestADVERTISEMENT Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshi 1A Dunsta Email:info@allegrobl without liabilityMaps to UK Town Maps without liability to UK Town Email:info@allegroblinds-dunstable.co.uk • www.a Email:info@allegroblinds-dunstable.co.uk • www.allegroblinds.co.uk Note: UK Town Maps shall not be liable for any error or omission included in any proof sent to the Advertiser unless Email:info@allegroblinds-dunstable.co.uk • www.allegroblind Email:info@allegroblinds-dunstable. after alteration an eed Email:info@allegrobl RBISHED LOCAL SHOWROOM

corrected by the Advertiser and notified to the above address.

FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS REQUEST WILL RESULT IN THE ADVERTISEMENT BEING PRINTED AS SHOWN,

r to get more information from a friendlywithout member our team. liability of to UK Town Maps ng suppliers of blinds, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

onal Information:

NOTE: That LU6 the print is in01582 no way representative of the finished product dfordshire, 1SL quality • Phone: 607 493 unstable.co.uk • www.allegroblinds.co.uk

rised Signature: _________________________

Date: _________

K Town Maps shall not be liable for any error or omission included in any proof sent to th corrected by the Advertiser and notified to the above address.

FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS REQUEST WILL RESULT IN THE ADVERTISEMENT BEING PRINTED without liability to UK Town Maps

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

17

localCommunity Community local

The Rotary Club of Dunstable

Incredible Edible, Dunstable, Gets This Year’s Rotary Award

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

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

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

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

Proud of our volunteer- led, grass root federation,

18 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

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

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

For more information on our Rotary Club, please contact Roger Sharp on 01582 606405.

Coffee Morning Wednesday 17th January 2018

The Top Voted River Cruise Line

Wednesday 21st February 2018

Paradise is a place on earth, possibly Greece

Wednesday 14th March 2018

Canada And The USA - The Land of Opportunity

AmaWaterways

Visions of Greece

North America Travel Service

Intrepid Wednesday 18th April 2018 Small Group Tours Giving You Real Life Experiences

Wednesday 23rd May 2018 Wednesday 13th June 2018 Wednesday 18th July 2018

Leger Holidays Battlefields And Escorted Coach Tours Serenity Holidays The Gambia, Cape Verde and Goa – Winter Sun Destinations With A Difference Avalon Waterways River Cruises With Space To Relax & Freedom To Explore

Every month we will be holding a free event where you can come along and have a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits with a free talk about a different type of holiday from an industry expert!

Each talk starts at 11:00am.

Transform your home with beautiful new windows from Cladwinds.

A trusted local ďŹ rm with 32 years manufacturing and installing experience

Conservatories, Windows, Doors & Conservatory Roof Conversions Insurance backed 10 year guarantee

Est. since 1985

Visit us at: Leighton Buzzard Garden Centre, Leighton Road, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 9NX or visit our Factory Showroom: Unit 17, Triumph Way, Woburn Rd Ind Est, Kempston, Beds MK42 7QB

Contact Peter Pascan

Tel: 01525 405330 ppascan@btinternet.com

www.cladwinds.com Issue 36 • April / May 2018

19

localNews News local

Still Out Of Her Bottle And On Her Broom Stick...

Heading For The Big Screen?

By Rita Swift, Dunstable & District Local History Society

Graphic design

by Amon Silvio Kivin

eva

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

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

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

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

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

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

20 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

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

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

It is important to remember that although the poem was created for a reason, Sally is a figment of Alfred P Wire’s imagination.

Coming Soon

Trapped Magic: The Broken Blade A feature film.

35 years experience in System Admin. For most repairs I will come to your home or office.

Steve Harris

he-fixed-my-pc.co.uk Property Maintenance Based in Stanbridge covering Leighton Buzzard and surrounding towns/villages

07974 175222 01525 210008 Computer system repairs, software training, virus removal, hardware, email, network, Tablets, TV’s and other gadgets setup.

phil@he-fixed-my-pc.co.uk

Do you have a poorly computer - let Phil bring it back to life local home visit plus the first 30 minutes

£20.00

DO YOU NEED FINANCIAL ADVICE? Can we help you to review your current or proposed?

Mortgages, Insurances, Pensions & Investments, Equity Release, Inheritance Tax, Wills and Trusts?

Free Will with Investments & Pensions over £30,000

City & Guilds Qualified Trustworthy & Friendly

• Carpentry • Painting & Decorating • Kitchens • Flooring • Windows Tel: 01582 523076 07835 091232

Email: S.Harris87@ntlworld.com

No Job Too Small

Call SewingMo for all your sewing needs: Clothing alterations Dressmaking Bridal Home decor and upholstery Vehicle upholstery

Talk to us for a free ini�al consulta�on LOCAL OFFICE: Toddington

Contact: Philip Hadlow Tel/Fax: 01525 874100 Mobile 07768 277 532 or email: info@toddingtonifa.co.uk Toddington Independent Financial Advice Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Registra�on Number 760687.

Registered office: Unit 9, Griffin Farm, Conger Lane, Toddington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6BT, Company Number: 9931606

Professional, fast and friendly local service. www.sewingmo.co.uk info@sewingmo.co.uk 07581 396912

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

21

local Notices

CLERK REQUIRED FOR Association Of Dunstable Charities

The Association is the umbrella organisation Vauxhall Male Choir for six local charities andVoice is looking to appoint a new Clerk.

Do you enjoy singing?

Ever thought of joining a choir?

The successful candidate will: manage theMale day-to-day running of the At Vauxhall Voice Choir we are a friendly bunchcharities of men whotheir meet on a Wednesday night at and properties.

High Town Methodist Church, High Town Road, Luton. organise take andinissue their minutes, We sing a meetings, broad spectrum of music four-part harmony.

Come and find outand whether you are a top tenor, second keep accounts liaise with Trustees of tenor, the baritone or bass. charities and relevant outside bodies. are always looking for new members to join our ranks. beWe ‘good with people’ and also able to work Come along and listen to us rehearse, or maybe join in. Call: independently.

Brian on 01525 841077 The contract will be foror 12 hours per week, over 3 regular mornings.

Holidays by mutual arrangeNigel on 07795 415440

ment Choir Website ‐ www.vmvc.org Interviews will be held in May Or just turn up for 7:30!

Able to start on Monday 4th June 2018

(Don’t worry, you don’ttwo need references, to be able to read music April Applications, with by 30th AND you don’t need to be a Vauxhall Motors employee, 2018 past or present!)

For further details, and job description, please contact Hugh Garrod h.garrod@ntlworld.com

DORMANS PHOTO IMAGING LTD

Order Prints

Online ...

• Guttering Cleared/Repaired/Replaced HIRE FROM

Digital, Film Developing & Printing collect in-store & much more...

Get our Free APP for iPhone & iPad...

Search for

“Dormans"

T-Shirt Printing & Photo Gifts in the App Store.

Tel: 01582 665515

Email: info@dormansphoto.com www.dormansphoto.com

GUTTERMEDICS

13 Broadwalk, Dunstable, Beds, LU5 4RH

• UPVC Fascias & Soffits Fitted • Existing Clean Plus Conservatories • Exterior Painting • Roofing - New To Repairs & Felt Over 40 Years Experience Tel: 01582 872880 - 07815 115971

Laptop & Computer

Lee’s

Minor Roof Repairs

Server, Printer, Apple, Setup, Repairs, Data recovery, Internet, Wireless, Network, Specialist in minor roof repairs Virus infection, Home/Office computer problems.

• Tile Replacement - Including Ridge Tiles FOR EXPERT ADVICE CALL Services from £40.

• Gutter/Fascia Cleaning • Gutter Repairs Your local IT support, 7 days services • Moss Removal • Lead Repairs/Repointed WE VISIT YOU NO FIX - NO FEE No job too small!

Qualified, Experienced Loves the ladder jobs you hate!

01582 477200

Call Lee Daniels PClaprepairs@gmail.com UNIT 21, APEX BUSINESS CENTRE, BOSCOMBE RD. DUNSTABLE, BEDS, LU5 4SB lee.daniels50@ntlworld.com 01525 306316 – 07925 338435 07949 579797

22 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

Friendly staff, honest work, highly recommended...

- customer review

✓

Competent Roofer Registered

✓

Trust a Trader & EDS Approved

✓

Free Estimates

✓

Repairs & New Works Undertaken

✓

All New Work Guaranteed

✓

All Repair Work Undertaken

✓

Experts in all aspects of

Roofing & General Maintenance ✓ Tiling

✓ Flat Roofing

✓ Slating

✓ Rubber Roofing

Insurance Backed Guarantee Available

✓ Gutters & Down Pipes

✓ Built-Up Felt Roofing

✓

Friendly Service

✓ Lead Work

✓ Velux Windows

✓

Approved Installer of Fascias & Soffits.

✓ Chimney Repairs ✓ Skylights

✓

30 Year Colour Guarantee

✓ Fascias & Soffits

✓ Sun Tunnels

PLEAS E ER • AD TR EVIEWS ON TRU RR ST OU A

Email: Web:

VIEWS ON TR US T

ER • PLEASE C AD HE TR CK

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED:

RE UR KO

A

01525 600150 01582 671185 Mob: 07801 315140

CH EC

Tel:

gjsmithroofing@yahoo.co.uk www.gjsmithroofing.com

GJ Smith Roofing A5 Flyer 2017 LB D2.indd 1

06/09/2017 13:29

HIRE FROM

FOR EXPERT ADVICE CALL

01582 477200 UNIT 21, APEX BUSINESS CENTRE, BOSCOMBE RD. DUNSTABLE, BEDS, LU5 4SB

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

23

local News

Spring Has Sprung At Luton Hoo The season starts at the Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden with a Spring Open Day on Wednesday April 4th from 10.30-13.00 with free children's activities and historic garden tours.

Open Wednesdays begin on May 2nd and continue until September 26th open from 10.30-16.00 and historic garden tours are included in the ÂŁ5 entry fee which goes towards the revival fund. In addition a tour of the Victorian farm buildings may be available. The garden is open from 10.30-16.00 Produce from the garden will be on sale including Luton Hoo honey as well as plants. Refreshments will be available including light lunches from the cafe in the Shooting Lodge which is accessed via the picturesque woodland walk. Spring is a great time to visit when the rhododendrons are in full bloom.

One of our greatest assets is our 135-strong volunteer force which includes conservationists, researchers, children's activity leaders as well as gardeners and Open Wednesdays are an opportunity to show our progress to visitors when our volunteers are at work.

24 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

The Estate, which is a separate entity to the hotel, is hosting our second Open Farm Sunday event on June 10th after an extremely successful one last year.

Entry is free and will be open from 1100-1500 with tractor trailer rides, children's activities and farm and historic garden tours.

Talks and tours for groups are also available please see our website www.lutonhooestate.co.uk email office@lutonhooestate.co.uk or telephone 01582 721443 for more information and further details on all our activities and events. You can also follow us on Facebook to keep up to date.

We look forward to seeing you and don't forget, access is via the A1081 between Luton and Harpenden West Hyde Rd/Newmill End turning LU1 4LE there is no entrance to or from the hotel.

We fit high quality systems to maximise your security. Access your CCTV via the Internet or mobile phone!

BURGLAR ALARMS

We fit new alarms - Wired or Wirelss Systems *We can service and maintain your existing alarm*

DOOR ENTRY

We fit a range of quality video and audio Intercoms to suit your needs We are a family run business with over 35 years experience in home security and crime prevention

Contact us:

DON’T BECOME A VICTIM

01525 567028 / 01908 461066 For a FREE quote and consultation

www.maximumsecuritysystems.co.uk Issue 36 • April / May 2018

25

Money Matters By Martin Lewis

Life Insurance

@martinslewis

All parents want to see their children grow up and flourish. The thought of not being there, and the impact that’d have on them, is almost too unpleasant to bear. Yet I want you to imagine it. One in 29 children – a typical class size – lose a parent before they grow up. I was one. And on top of the horrendous destructive grief, as prosaic as it sounds, there are often serious financial considerations too.

When I meet a new parent, at my TV roadshows, they often ask me about saving for their children. After congratulating them, and answering, I always ask if they’ve got life insurance. It is a crucial but often overlooked financial consideration. And we need to override the emotion and examine it clinically.

There are three types of life insurance: Life insurance is an insurance policy you take out that’s designed to pay out a lump sum when you die – usually either to clear debts, or provide money to live off. There are three main types of policies (other than investment type life assurance plans):

Level term life insurance - This pays out a set amount if you die during a set time.

Mortgage decreasing-term life insurance This aims to clear your mortgage. So as your mortgage debt drops with time, so does the amount it’d pay out.

Whole of life insurance - The policy is mainly about mitigating inheritance tax costs.

The cheapest, easy way to protect your family is level term life insurance With level term insurance you pay a monthly pre-

26 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

mium and it pays out a set amount if you die within a set period of time, for example £200,000 if you die within the next 20 years. The more cover you get and the longer the term you want, the more you’ll pay.

And as there’s usually little dispute over whether someone is dead or not – and the payout is fixed, then providing the company is reputable, it’s usually just a case of the cheaper the better.

A rule of thumb is cover 10 times the main breadwinners income The aim is to have enough cash to cover the lack of income if you’re gone. So if you’ve no partner or children who need the money don’t bother. If you do need cover, it’s important to consider the financial impact if you died.

Aim for a lump sum that’s enough to repay any outstanding debt (including a mortgage if you don’t have a separate policy), and provide for outgoings your dependants would have.

In a couple, even if the one who died wasn’t the main earner, there can be serious knock on effects. Perhaps the higher earner would need to give up some work or pay for childcare. That’s why a rough rule of thumb is to cover 10 times the main breadwinner’s income.

expertise expertise totomake make sure sureyour your move day runs like like house removals wemove haveday theruns knowledge and clockwork! expertise toclockwork! make sure your move day runs like Stephens StephensRemovals Removalsare arethe theleading leading clockwork!

Removals Removalsand andStorage StorageCompany CompanyininBedfordshire, Bedfordshire, Stephens Removalsproudly are theserving leading ertfordshire ertfordshireand andBuckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, proudly serving WWW.STEPHENSREMOVALS.COM Removals andwith Storage Company in Bedfordshire, he thelocal local community community with all alltheir their moving movingneeds. needs. thanfranchise 50 years experience in houseMove removals have the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, proudlyweserving We e are areWith also alsomore aaproud proud franchise ofofthe theBishop’s Bishop’s Move knowledge and expertise make sure your move day clockwork!

Group roup which which enables enables usustototooffer offer our ourall clients clients all allmoving the theruns like the local community with their needs.

Stephens Removals leading Removals and Storage in Bedfordshire,Hertfordshire benefits benefits of worldwide worldwide company. company.

We are alsoofare aatheaproud franchise ofCompany the Bishop’s Move

WWW.STEPHENSREMOVALS.COM

Removals

and Buckinghamshire, proudly serving the local community with all their moving needs.

Group enables us Move to Group offer our clients theall the We are also a which proud franchise of the Bishop’s which enables us to offerall our clients benefits of a worldwide company. benefits of a worldwide company.

ontact ontact us us now now for for your your FREE FREE ersonalised rsonalised quotation!

Contact us nowquotation! for your FREE personalised quotation!

Contact us now 1582 1582 572967 572967 01582 572967

for your FREE quiries@stephensremovals.com quiries@stephensremovals.com enquiries@stephensremovals.com personalised quotation!

01582 572967

enquiries@stephensremovals.com

Classes held Every Tuesday at 5.30pm Every Saturday at 10.30am

The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High Street Luton LU4 0NE For more information please contact us on

07709327274 or 01753 882012 tiska.karate@btconnect.com

www.tiska.com Issue 36 • April / May 2018

27

- Beware going direct to an insurer, it’s a competitive market, you need to ensure you’re finding the cheapest.

- Even comparison sites can be over-expensive. They may find you the cheapest policy, but they usually also take a huge whack of commission from the insurer.

- If you don’t need advice, use a discount broker. Here you pay a fee of £25ish, but they rebate all the commission into your policy so it can be £1,000s cheaper. Discount brokers include www.cavendishonline.co.uk, www.moneyworld.com and www.moneyminder.com, who will all price match if you find it cheaper elsewhere.

- If you do need advice (and getting it right is important) use an advisory broker or Independent Financial Yet you don’t need to stick with that. You may have Advisor. While they take the commission, at least ‘death in service’ cover from your employer, which can they’re doing something for it. You can find an IFA reduce the amount you need. Yet if all that’s expensive, at www.unbiased.co.uk and www.vouchedfor.co.uk, or just cover what you can afford. big advisory brokers include www.lifesearch.co.uk and www.lifeassureonline.co.uk.

Shortening the term cuts the cost, though generally you’d want cover that lasts until children have finished Write it in trust to protect dependents full-time education.

Those who’ve had serious medical pre-existing conditions, and smokers, pay more for cover, put bluntly, this is because you’re more likely to die within the term.

If you already have life insurance and have been nicotine free (including e-cigarettes and patches), it could be worth seeing if a new policy would be cheaper provided you haven’t had a serious medical condition meanwhile.

Slash £1,000s off the cost of level term insurance Never think of life insurance as a monthly cost, you may be paying it for 20 years, so every £1 a month cheaper is a saving of £240. For full help finding the cheapest policy see www.mse.me/lifeinsurance, but in brief…

from tax.

A life insurance policy is yours, so if you die the payout forms part of your estate and would be liable for inheritance tax. However if, when getting out a policy, you write it ‘in trust’ to your dependents, it is paid directly to them so inheritance tax isn’t due, and the money is likely paid out more quickly.

Most insurance policies include the option (and papers) for writing in trust directly at no extra charge. If you know what you are doing, you can write the policy in trust yourself. If not, get advice.

Martin Lewis is the Founder and Chair of MoneySavingExpert.com. To join the 12 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email, go to www. moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip.

Although Money Matters is based on extensive research and personal knowledge, Martin Lewis is not necessarily qualified in the given field/subject. We would therefore always recommend that readers take this information as advice and do their own research before committing.

28 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

10% Discount

on any product or service when quoting this reference: LOS

“pchelpcentre provided a very good, fast & professional service” Bill Watts, Renault Trucks UK Ltd – IT Manager

Visit our store for a wide variety of services to the home and business user including:

Before

After • Environmentally Friendly • No Hazardous Chemicals

• Laptop & Desktop Repairs • Virus Removal • Data Recovery • Screen Repairs • Home / Office Visits PC Help Centre

twitter.com/pchelpcentre

• No Noxious Smells • Fully Insured 07742 251052 • Offers Available ovengersuk@gmail.com

www.ovengers.co.uk Brendan’s

Painting & Decorating Service Free quotes • Reasonable rates • Fully insured www.brendansdecorating.co.uk

Local painter and decorator with 25 years experience, available for all your interior and exterior decorating needs.

Mobile: 07956 878643 Phone: 01525 873179 Email: bospaintinganddecorating@gmail.com

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

29

Puzzles

Step from the bottom to the top rung by changing one letter at a time

SLING

Answers on page 62

Across

Down

6. Seclusion (7) 7. Vestibule (5) 9. Pretend (5) 10. Peaceful (7) 12. Do research (11) 14. Filming (11) 18. Obsolete (7) 19. Corner (5) 21. Condition (5) 22. Merit (7)

1. Flat (5) 2. Beginning (6) 3. Manner (3) 4. Dull (6) 5. Preclude (7) 8. Incomplete (7) 11. Condescended (7) 13. Economical (7) 15. Reliable (6) 16. Impede (6) 17. Bondman (5) 20. Seat (3)

9

7

5

2

8

6

1 4

6

1 9

9 2 8

7

2

8

5

3

9

7

4 6

PLANE

www.thevinemagazine.co.uk 30 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

2 5

Award Winning Freehouse Nestled in the Countryside

...& Free Wi-Fi

...Good Honest Freshly Prepared Food!

01582 872460

...FOR FOOD & GIFTS WE LOVE!...

The Bell DUNSTABLE RD,

Studham, BEDS. LU6 2QG.

10 MINUTES FROM DUNSTABLE, THE ZOO & NEAR THE DUNSTABLE DOWNS

Email: info@thebellinstudham.co.uk

www.thebellinstudham.co.uk

" ENJOY WEEKDAY ROASTS!"

01582 521430 ...See our Afternoon Tea Offers!

www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

39

31

Escorted Touring Holidays

Canadian Rockies & Alaska Cruise

Wild & Scenic Sri Lanka

Classic Croatia

Classical Spain

10 days From £1,429pp

7 days From £549pp

Elvis Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville 9 days From £1,499pp

Grand Tour of Ireland 9 days From £995pp

Scottish Adventure

Sicily 8 days From £959pp

18 days From £3,177

8 days From £459pp

9 days From £1,630

Isle of Wight Royals and Rails 5 Days from £265pp

Creating memorable travel experiences with you in mind.

Before you book your next holiday, pay us a visit at our shop

5b Queensway, Dunstable. LU5 4DW Or give us a call on 01582 349480 River Cruises

Russian River Cruise

The Blue Danube

11 days From £1,729pp

8 days From £1,049pp

Enticing Douro

Burgundy & Provence

8 days From £2,178pp

11 days From £2,639pp

Luxury Enchanting Danube & Munich

Charms of the Mekong

10 days From £2,999pp

13 days From £2,439pp

Splendours of the Rhine & Moselle 7 days From £1,149pp

Medieval Germany River Cruise 8 days From £1,199pp

Golden Myanamar & Alluring Irrawaddy 15 days From £5,199pp

www.suitcasetravel.co.uk

Lilac THE PRETTIEST OF ALL THE PASTEL TONES, LILAC IS A MUST-HAVE THIS SPRING/SUMMER

Lilac Statement Earrings £10 Next

Lilac Floral Dress £42.00 M&Co

Ankle Grazer Jeans £24.00 M&Co Silk Scarf £25.00 Marks & Spencer Autograph Nicky Four Strap Mules £46.00 Topshop

34 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

Lydia Shirt £99 Lydia Jacket £199 Lydia Trouser £199 Annie Slingbacks £139 Hobbs

LOVELY

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

35

Health & Fitness

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

You get old because you stop playing!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which one do you want to be?

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

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

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

Take a neighbour’s dog for a walk.

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

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

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

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

For more information and advice visit my website.

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

36 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

NEW

BATHROOM

Complete Bathroom Installation Including: Plumbing Electrics Heating Plastering Tiling Floor Covering

01525 222379 07846 126515

UNIQUE

Want a new showroom bathroom at an affordable price?

Call for a free, no obligation quote

AFFORDABLE FURNITURE designs to fit your lifestyle

We specialise in made-to-measure fully fitted furniture for bedrooms, studies and lounges.

Visit our NEW SHOWROOM.

Bedroom Furniture

WP S IDE RRIAN NG S B OFFAE ROOGE OF LDE ICE NO M, & F Co UR W LO U nta N O NG I T c CHOt for UR N O det E T E

WE NOW OFFER FITTED KITCHENS

ContaCt us for details: vUnit 40 28, JoelIcknield Street vWay Northwood HillsRd. v Middlesex HA62JX 1PA v Tel: 01923229331 510586 Farm,Tring Dunstable v , LU6 Tel: 01525 - 6pm Mon - Monday Sat 10am- -Friday 5pm v8am Closed Sun v www.uniquebedroomsdirect.co.uk vOpen: Office Furniture

Lounge Furniture

tail SE F O RsOM

Fitted Bed Furniture

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

37

Health Beauty

&

Wellbeing

What is Mindfulness?

You might have come across the phrase Mindfulness in recent times. It has become quite a “trendy” phrase. So what does it mean…..

According to Google Mindfulness is “A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique”.

Now for many, the above definition will conjure up thoughts of hippies sitting for hours in deep meditation, in a cloud of incense, wearing tie dye, or Buddhists Monks – sitting for years in silence at the top of a remote mountain top.

Please let me assure you, that the people I have worked with, have worn neither Orange Robes nor Tie Die. I have been teaching Mindfulness and Meditation to groups, businesses and community projects, and my approach is simple and very down to earth.

Mindfulness simply put is being aware, present and non-judgmental in that very moment.

Whether you are walking, washing up, showering or listening to your colleague telling you the same story for the fourth time. The objective is to still listen with your full attention. Notice the tones of the voice, the hands to gesture and emphasis a story, the expressions on their face.

38 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

Listen without judgement – without your own feelings, emotions or opinions clouding that very moment.

Mindful Meditation allows us to be still for a moment and really check in with our own body, thoughts and feelings – to sit in calm for as little as ten minutes per day, will give you that valuable space to breathe and catch your own thoughts.

There are many benefits to this simple practise such as reducing anxiety, depression, improved sleep, pain management as well as improving brain function and memory. So along with the obvious immediate effects experienced of relaxation and calm there are clear proven benefits from long term practise.

Companies such as Apple and Google have been providing Meditation sessions for their staff to reduce sickness levels for quite some time now, with proven results.

If you would like to speak to me about Meditation for yourself or your employees please contact Nicola Richardson, I have sessions running on a Saturday and during the week for the public and bookings available for Corporate sessions.

Email me at redmountainuk@gmail.com or visit my website www.rmwellbieng.co.uk.

YOUR LOCAL, PROFESSIONAL OVEN CLEANER

Cleaning ovens, ranges, extractor hoods & hobs All eco friendly products For more info, previous work, recommendations and prices see:

www.spicnspanovens.co.uk

ANDY NOW TO GET 07722 155688 YOUR CALL OVEN SPARKLING AGAIN

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

39

Home&Garden

WORK - SPACE Modern home life is changing! Families are getting larger, children are living with parents for longer, new houses are becoming smaller and in recent years the number of people working from home is on the rise. So it will come as no surprise that many homeowners feel that they are running out of space.

But what is the solution? Rather than going to the expense and enduring the stress of moving somewhere bigger, homeowners are finding it is often more logical to make the most of the space they already have available and/or by creating additional rooms. Traditionally an extra room would come in the form of an extension but this can be disruptive, messy and often just as expensive as moving. But with advances modern styles, building materials and methods, there is now a genuine alternative option - GARDEN ROOMS are becoming increasingly popular, especially with those who work from home and want pleasant space to run their business at home.

More and More People are Working From Home

With a large portion of the population now working from home, garden offices are becoming increasingly popular. Whether you require a space for a single person to work or a larger office for a group of employees, Complete Garden Rooms has just the solution for you. We design garden buildings that are efficient, practical, cost effective and look great. We can provide you with an attractive building that includes insulation, double glazing, electrics and installation all at a competitive price. Complete Garden Rooms offer the most cost effective solutions to all of your home garden office requirements. Complete Garden Rooms are also fitted with high security locking, giving you the peace of mind that your new work space is not only stylish but secure.

Environment

With a BBA Certified weatherproofing system and highly insulated walls and windows of our garden offices are able to withstand whatever the British weather may throw at them. They are rigorously tested to ensure that they can not only handle the elements but truly stand the test of time.

In addition, the choices of colour and the overall appearance of the Studio ensures that the building will stand comfortably within any surroundings.

40 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

Make it your own

You can customise your new building until your heart is content. With our many options and upgrades on offer, including floor coverings, dividing walls, Patios and Bi-Fold Doors, you can truly create the home office of your dreams.

need more space?

Whether it’s a home office, man cave, Kids hang-out, spare room or summer house you want, Call Complete Garden Rooms today to discuss how we can help 01582 690005 or 07515 361972

Mobile foot health professional

Cullen & Son

Feet 1

st

Painting & Decorating

Foot treatment and routine maintenance offered which include the following Removal of • Hard /dry skin and callus • Painful corns Treatment for • Ingrown toe nails • Athletes foot / verrucas

• Thickened and fungal nails • Heel fissures ( cracked heel ) • Routine toe nails cutting and filed

All treatments carried out in the comfort of your home.

Contact Elaine - 01582 529623 Mob - 07900877159 Alternately email - erfoothealth@outlook.com

And

All Types Of General Maintenance Work No Job Too Small

Call Sean:

07932 626224 01582 608547

C & R Pest Management Registered Professional Pest Technician

• 40 Years Experience • Fully Insured • Special Rates For OAP • CRB Checked T: 01582 206113 01525 450046 M: 07500 431131

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS

CONTRACTORS

LANDSCAPELANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS

NCH NCH Horticulture NCH Horticulture Horticulture LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS

City & Guilds

City & Design Guilds Garden Design

City & Guilds Garden Garden Design NCH Horticulture LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS

City & Guilds LANDSCAPE Garden Design

CONTRACTORS

NCH Horticulture

A with all your requirements LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS

A company professional company working all your garden requirements Cityworking &NCH Guilds Garden

garden A professional professional company working with allDesign yourwith garden requirements Horticulture from design to complete landscape.

landscape.

NCH Horticulture City Guilds Garden Design

from designrequirements to complete from design to complete landscape.

A professional company working with all&your garden City & Guilds Garden Design

A from professional company working with all your garden requirements design to complete landscape.

A professional company working with all your 242065 garden from design to complete landscape.

requirements 01525 242065 01525 01525 242065 from design to complete

A professional company working with alllandscape. your garden requirements 07773723236

www.crpestmanagement.co.uk

LEWIS BUILDING CONSULTANCY SERVICES

07773723236 01525 24206507773723236 from design to complete landscape.

0777372323601525 242065 www.charleshillgardenservices.co.uk www.charleshillgardenservices.co.uk www.charleshillgardenservices.co.uk 01525 242065 07773723236 www.charleshillgardenservices.co.uk 07773723236 www.allyearoundbbq.co.uk 01525 242065 www.allyearoundbbq.co.uk www.allyearoundbbq.co.uk www.charleshillgardenservices.co.uk 07773723236 www.allyearoundbbq.co.uk www.charleshillgardenservices.co.uk www.allyearoundbbq.co.uk www.charleshillgardenservices.co.uk www.allyearoundbbq.co.uk

Wasps, Rats, Mice, Ants, Rabbits, Moles & more...

101 Leighton Rd, Toddington

Drawings for extensions & Conversions to pass Local Authority requirements C. LEWIS MCIOB

Tel/Fax: 01525 874113 Mob: 07870 326607

Email: chris.lewis8@ntlworld.com

65 West Parade, Dunstable, Beds. LU6 1EN

• All aspects of decorating • Internal & external • High quality finish • Professional & reliable • Competitive rates Tel: 07718 054800 • Free quotations tonynormandecor@icloud.com • Most carpentry, tiling & flooring projects undertaken

TONY

www.allyearoundbbq.co.uk

Friendly, Helpful & Honest NO JOB TOO SMALL

35 years experience, References available ALL TRADES - Just give me a call

01525 793 096 - 07554 481295 Email: tonywarrender@mail.com

G & J GROUNDWORK Ring Garry

01582 477568/07949 118011 Fence Panels • Blockpaving Shingle Drives • Paths Slabs • Steps • Gardenwalls New Patios • Relaying Soak Aways • Drainage FREE estimates • References available

www.gandjgroundwork.co.uk

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

41

By Hannah Stephenson

In Theen Gard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

42 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your TruGreen Experts

Professional lawn care services delivered by your local family of experts We offer a totally customised programme of care for your lawn, turning your grass into something you can be proud of.

Visit our website to see some of the stunning lawns we look after.

TruGreen South Beds

0800 999 2233 southbeds@trugreen.org.uk

FREE 14 Point Lawn Analysis

Fertilisation

Aeration

Moss & Weed Control

Re-Tufing

Scarification

.co.uk

Central Bedfordshire Council has teamed up with getcomposting.com to provide an exclusive offer of home compost bins and other great green products.

Composting at home cuts CO2 emissions and turns most kitchen and garden waste into a free supply of compost that will keep your garden blooming year after year.

FROM ONLY

COMPOST BIN SPECIAL OFFER

£13.00

Order NOW online at

BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE*

RRP £39.00 £39 00

www.getcomposting.com

or call 0844 571 4444 quoting reference CBC27A

Standard cost from BT landline 5 pence per minute plus setup charge.

Other providers may charge more. *Buy one get one half price offer applies when ordering two of the same product.

Two subsidised compost bins and two subsidised accessories per household.

• No assembly required • The UK’s best selling compost bin • Made in the UK from recycled plastic • Guaranteed for 15 years

48761_Straight_Central Bedfordshire Advert 90x130mm.indd 1

Available in 2 sizes

220 litre

330 litre

ONLY £13.00

ONLY £15.00

Height 900mm (35”) Height 1000mm (39”) Diameter 740mm (29”) Diameter 800mm (31”) A one off delivery charge of £5.99 per order applies.

17/05/2017 14:16

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

43

In Theen Gard

April & May

Camellia

Best of The Bunch

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

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

Good Enough to Eat!

Sowing early BEETROOT

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

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

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

44 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

Jobs To Do...

• Plant container-grown outdoor grape vines.

• Divide hostas before they come into leaf.

• Plant roses in heavy soils or in cold areas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Cut out the top rosette of leaves from leggy stems of Mahonia x media cultivars to encourage branching.

3 ways to...

Succeed with tulips in containers

1 2 3

Pack bulbs tightly so that they touch. You don’t have to leave room for the bulbs to spread.

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

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

d Landsca ore p l y

es

Ta

established since 1998

Commercial and Domestic Services

Garden Maintenance Fencing Patios Turfing Decking Planting Water Features Site Clearance

Free Quotations

Ring 01525 380114 tayloredlandscapes@hotmail.co.uk

A.L. HARWOOD

BUILDING SERVICES

For All Your Building Requirements

From Hanging Doors To Your Full Extension Project Traditional Builder with 30 years experience Who can cater for all your building requirements TEL/FAX: 01582 602365 MOBILE: 07958 319213 Family Run Business With Over 30 Years Experience!

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

45

Looking Up! Bedfordshire’s Night Sky April and May 2018 Venus Dazzles in the Evening Sky: Look west about 60-minutes after sunset on any clear evening this April and May and you’ll see Venus put on a dazzling show. The brightest planet in our night sky hangs low over the horizon, following the sun down as twilight fades to darkness. It’s a striking view to the naked eye, even more so in binoculars and telescopes. A small telescope reveals Venus to be a fat crescent shape, a little like a miniature version of our very own moon a few days before it reaches a full moon.

Catch the Lyrids Meteor Shower: On the nights of 21 – 23 April the Lyrids meteor shower hits its peak activity. Look high up towards your east from midnight onwards to catch some spring shooting stars raining across the sky. If you’re lucky you might see one or two fireballs amid the display. These are larger pieces of space rock burning up in our atmosphere.

Spot Majestic Jupiter: May 2018 sees Jupiter reach its closest point to Earth for this year. The biggest planet in our solar system is easy to spot being the brightest star-like object in the south-east as night falls. By 1am you’ll find Jupiter almost directly south about 25-degrees above the horizon. Binoculars held steady show Jupiter as a small disc flanked by some of its moons. A small telescope is all you need to see the dark bands in Jupiter’s atmosphere and the Great Red Spot storm system.

By Seb Jay Image Credit: Venus by Robert Breckenridge

Dark Sky Telescope Hire www.darkskytelescopehire.co.uk

46 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

Rescue, Rehabilitate & Re-home stray & abandoned Cats Based near Toddington, Bedfordshire.

We always have lots of beautiful cats waiting for loving homes.

Cats of every age, colour, size, shape and personality.

Ring the shelter on 01525 875993 or Sue on 01582 650167 to arrange a visit to view our cats.

Or check our website @ www.straycatrescue.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1098984

Guttering Problems?

The White Horse EATON BRAY 300 year old character pub set in beautiful gardens

Gutters Cleaned Leaking Gutters repaired New Gutters Fitted

• Beautiful village location • Warm and cosy restaurant and bar with character fireplaces

Market Square, Eaton Bray, LU6 2DG Tel: 01525 220 231

• LIVE JAZZ on the first Sunday of every month. 4-7pm

See website for our latest offers... www.thewhitehorseeatonbray.co.uk

CallRob Robon on 01908 01525 552066 Call 216151 or 07977 206403 or 07977 206403

• Ample parking

Electrician Electrician Based in Dunstable Based in Hockliffe

• Rewires

extensive wine list, friendly service and a great atmosphere on your doorstep

Nigel J Garrard Electrical Contractor Nigel J Garrard Electrical Contractor • Fuse Box Upgrades

 Fuse Box Upgrades Indoor & Outdoor Lighting  • Rewires  Indoor & Outdoor Lighting • Comprehensive Menu • Daily Specials • Additional Sockets, Lighting  Additional Sockets, Lighting  • All for extensions • Well Kept Ales • Extensive Wine List Allelectrics electrics for extensions  Electrical Installation Condition Reports/Landlords • Certificates Electrical Installation Condition • Eat In The Bar, Restaurant Areas or

December Christmas menu and Christmas Day menu now available

Reports/Landlords Certificates

All estimates are free of charge.

All work properly certified and guaranteed All estimates are free of 40 Years Experience

charge All work NICEIC properly certified and guaranteed registered for Part P – Building Regulations 40 Years Experience Home: 01525 211528 NICEIC registered for Part P – Building Regulations Mobile: 07795 415440

Home: 01582 263736 Mobile: 07795 415440 Email: njgltd@aol.com

in the family friendly beer garden

1 Market Square, Eaton Bray, LU6 2DG

Tel: 01525 220231 find us online at

www.eatonbraypub.co.uk Issue 36 • April / May 2018

47

auto Biographies

By Rob Auchterlonie © Wheelwrite.co.uk 2018

Price: £47,905 4 cylinder diesel, 235hp, 480Nm Auto transmission Top speed: 140mph, 0-62mph 7.5secs Fuel: Urban 46.3, extra urban 57.6, combined 53.3 CO2 139g/km

I RECKON Volvo have got it all wrong with the naming of their big luxury estate car.

It really shouldn’t be called the V90 Cross Country – Cross Continent would be more appropriate, because it’s the kind of superbly appointed vehicle that you could drive for mile after mile after mile without showing any sign of strain or tiredness.

To put it bluntly, it’s bloody brilliant.

A car that’s highly efficient, highly comfortable and highly desirable.

Born out of a long line of big Volvo estates from the past, its latest smart new look doesn’t mean they’ve forgotten what most of us buy Volvos for – practicality. There’s still that vast amount of boot space before you even think of folding the rear seats.

A pleasant mix of brushed metal inserts, very acceptable quality plastics and soft leather greet the occupants in what is a typical functional Volvo cabin, with a decent amount of room for all the occupants, their luggage and labradors.

Strong on practicality and with a truly upmarket cabin where the nappa soft leather upholstery is stitched to per-

VOLVO V90 Cross Country Pro fection, the dash area is more minimalist than a Jamie Oliver recipe, in that there are no superfluous buttons and switches to spoil the pure design and look of the interior.

Cross Country Pro trim as sampled here (£47,905) includes kit such as a heated steering wheel and windscreen, adaptive beam headlights, ambient lighting, an electric memory driver’s seat, 19-inch alloys, a 1400 watt Bowers and Wilkins audio system and a 12.3inch TFT instrument display. That’s over and above the standard heated leather seats, LED headlights, keyless start and an electric tailgate. Never mind the lengthy list of features aimed at keeping you safe behind the wheel.

I’ve never known a car to defrost – and I mean DEFROST – as quickly as this one. Press the necessary buttons and the front and rear screens are ready for action in next to no time.

But then the Swedes probably don’t like to hang about on a cold and icy morning as they’re an industrious bunch. They’ve got furniture with funny names to design and build for IKEA, and best selling albums to produce if you’re a four piece Eurovision winning band.

48 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

And it’s not a car where you can legitimately do an Arsene Wenger and say ‘well, it was a bit of a letdown’ because its 235hp and 480Nm of torque gives it more than adequate punch when you want to get past something on a twisty A road. Even the extra ground clearance has not had a detrimental effect on the ride quality in my opinion.

It kind of alludes to the fact that Volvo have set their sights firmly on a new breed of owner – one a bit younger than past customers and who doesn’t necessarily need a tartan travel rug for the knees of his front seat passenger.

I can fully appreciate why people who have hair that’s maybe a bit lighter in colour than some of their neighbours would want to drive a car like a Volvo.

But it’s not just silvertops who buy them, as I know a couple of younger humanoids who are very definitely fans of the Swedish marque.

They want to feel that they’ve bought into something that is top quality, they want to be comfortable and above all else they want to feel safe at the wheel.

Volvo does this quite admirably.

Volvo drivers don’t take risks. And you wouldn’t be with one of these.

.

Plumbing Repairs & Installations • Emergencies • Free Estimates

No Job Too Small Dave Nicholson

QUALIFIED

M: 07976 975604 Tel: 01525 872335

Swan Decorating JustFelines

Cat&Care and Pet Reiki Service Handyman Services Professional, friendly and flexible mobile cat feeding and care service.

Whether you are going away on holiday or just working long hours.

Member of the UK Reiki Federation

Operating in Toddington and the surrounding area Police checked and fully insured

Tel: 07711 990293

Ruth.Francis-Foster@Justfelines-cat-care-service.co.uk

www.justfelines-cat-care-service.co.uk

PLASTERING SERVICES

30 Years Experience In All Aspects Of Plastering Render Specialist No Job Too Big Or Small!

250 High Street North Dunstable Beds LU6 1BE

Will Kimberley Garden Services • Hedge cutting - High hedges our speciality • Tree work, pruning, removal • Grass cutting (one-off and regular) • Fencing new and repairs • Garden shed construction and re-felting • General garden tidy up’s • Garden clearance and maintenance • Turf and gravel laying Contact Will for a free no obligation written estimate

Tel: 01442 255784

or E mail: wkgardenservices@btconnect.com

klane Riding Centre Roc Riding Lessons from 4 years old "Own a Pony" Days in school holidays Pony Rental

www.rocklaneridingcentre.co.uk

Tel. 01525 222402 Ivinghoe Aston, LU7 9DL

Swan Decorating

& Handyman Services

All aspects of interior decorating and handyman jobs undertaken

Phone : 01582 472526 Mobile : 07958377463 Email : D.Kane1@sky.com All Work Fully Guaranteed 250 High Street North

LEWIS BUILDING DIGGER & DRIVER HIRE CONSULTANCY SERVICES 101 Leighton Rd, Toddington ALL SIZES DIGGERS & DUMPERS

Drawings for extensions GRAB LORRIES ARRAGED & Conversions ALL AREAS COVERED to pass Local Authority requirements

MOBILE: 07855 321 781 C. LEWIS MCIOB Tel/Fax: 877234 01525 874113 OFFICE: 01525 Mob: 07870 326607 EMAIL:Email: Lydonj6@aol.com chris.lewis8@ntlworld.com

Services For The Home! www.sohouseproud.co.uk

• Painting & Decorating • Design • De-Cluttering • Spring Cleaning• Gardening

Free no obligation quotes. CRB Checked. Fully Insured T: 07724 749490 E: lc@sohouseproud.co.uk

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

49

Park Rd N, Houghton Regis, Dunstable. LU5 5FU www.houghtonhallpark.org

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

Xplorer

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proud@greensandtrust.org to let ranger Jamie know.

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

Sunday 20th May 10am-3pm

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

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

ACL LOCKSMITHS LTD Safe Engineers

Over 25 Years Experience No Callout Charge OAP and Student Discount Local, family run business

All types of locks and safes opened, repaired and replaced Anti snap cylinders supplied and fitted UPVC specialists Tel: 01582 606329

Mobile: 07860 770270

www.acllocksmiths.co.uk

Wentworth House, 83 High Street North, Dunstable, Beds LU6 1JJ

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

51

What’s On Akeman Street Tring Hertfordshire HP23 6AP

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

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

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

Outdoor activity at College Lake.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explore woodland animals and find out what tracks they leave.

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

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

10.30 - 11.00, 11.15 - 11.45, 14.30 - 15.00

Create beautiful origami birds out of paper.

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

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

Free/Donation £2

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

52 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

For Infomation Tel: 020 7942 6171

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

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

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

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

Book online or call 020 7942 6163.

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

Celebrate spring and decorate a beautiful caterpillar.

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

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

Please bring weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.

Meeting point is at the quad at the Museum.

Book online or call 020 7942 6163.

Toddler Time At Tring Term Time Weekdays, 14.30 - 17.00

Borrow something special and help your toddler explore and play around the Museum. Enjoy 5 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.

Suitable for ages 3 - 5. Drop-in, no need to book.

Welly Wednesday at Tring Until 18th July, 10.30 - 11.15, £3 per child

Get hands-on in nature with your little ones.

Join this 45-minute led activity especially designed for 3-5 year olds. Explore an animals found across the UK through play, storytelling and creating an outdoorsy craft to take home. Drop in to this activity on the day. There is no need to book.

Nurseries

Get

10%

Commissio

n

From All S ale

s

N O O S G N I COM

To A Nursery

Near You! Also Available For Parties Is your nursery or playgroup looking for a fun alternative to class photographs?

Kids Klub offers children the chance to

star in their own adventure movie!

We’ll transport your little stars on a magical journey, producing DVD’s, photo’s & keepsakes for loved ones to cherish!

For more information visit our website

www.kids-klub.co.uk

For exclusive offers find us on Facebook!

www.facebook.com/KidsKlubLuton

Tel: 01525 838739 53

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

Clubs & Groups DUNSTABLE & DISTRICT ART CLUB

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

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

Contact: Derek 01582 611607

DUNSTABLE MEN IN SHEDS

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

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

Meetings are held locally and new members are always welcome.

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

Fun & Games!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ALL CRAFTS WELCOME The first session is FREE

54 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact: squire.newmoon@gmail.com.

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

Tea, coffee, juices and healthy snack.

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

New members are always welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information contact David tel: 01582 872106

DANESBOROUGH CHORUS

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

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

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

DUNSTABLE SALVATION ARMY FRIENDS TOGETHER

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

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

55

Clubs & Groups STUDHAM WI

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

TEA DANCE,

Houghton Regis Memorial Hall.

Every Monday afternoon.

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

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

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

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

DUNSTABLE GARDEN CLUB

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

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

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

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

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

Further information from Mary Chapman 01582 603710

TOTTERNHOE PLAYERS

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

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

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

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

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

56 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

ACTIVITIES AT STUDHAM VILLAGE HALL Monday Evening - Jive.

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

Wednesday Evenings – Bingo.

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

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

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

Contact Des Salmon T: 01582 872082.

E: desstudham@btconnect.com

LUTON AND DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY

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

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

THE BEACON COMMUNITY CHOIR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WOMEN’S WORLD

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

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

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

No Smoking on the Green!!

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

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

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

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

Vauxhall Male Voice Choir 75th Anniversary Year Massed Concert at

The Methodist Church, The Square, Dunstable LU6 3SN

With 120+ Voices

day Satur 2018 ne u J h t 16 7:30pm s open (Door m) 6:45p

With Special Guest:

Lynn Deacon (Soprano) Choirs participating:

● Vauxhall MVC

● St Edmundsbury MVC

● Wycombe Orpheus MVC

s Ticket £10.00

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

www.vmvc.org

Issue 36 • April / May 2018

57

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

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

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

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

Plus….

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

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

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

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

Peace Party

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

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

58 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

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

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

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

Victorian Bonnet Trail

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

LU7 0EB. Tel: 01525 234260

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

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

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

Complete the trail and win an egg!

Xplorer Challenge at Rushmere  Tickets £3.50 per child

Come and find eight wooden rabbits hidden in the park, answer the questions and win an Easter egg.

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

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

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

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

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

50 Things Club

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

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

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

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

Marvellous May trail

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

Issue 32 • August / September 2017 59

Out & About

Are you planning an Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels event in 2018?

Do you need to spread the word?

FUN DOG SHOW We’d love to hear from you...

May sto 13th ew N ’s elSunday MaIfbyou would like include your event, club Come along to Appledown Appledown Rescue and Rehoming A T h e Ve tKennels

skOn pages get in n family or group ourwWhat’s Aforppleina dogreat from day out! touch, it’s free!* Harling Road, Eaton Bray, Beds LU6 1QY

• 12 classes Hello again!

Contact Shelly: plus Best in Show o again! •Tea tent222379 •Barbecue & Stalls!

Tel: 01525 or 07852 453043.

I need a home!

bel the resident dog at down .

This is Chipolata, she is a Jack Russell cross aged 4-5 years. She is bigger than the average Jack

Mabel the residentEmail: dog at Appledown Russell, but we can’t decide what she might be info@thevinemagazine.co.uk Show opens at 11 a.m. crossed with! Chipolata is an active little dog and e and Rehoming Kennels in Eaton Bray.

Classes commence 12 noon. can also send us a message and share Judge: Lynne Davies. Entries on the day. ed a home! You events/news to our Facebook page, (search

edown Rescue’s Dog of the Month

. lighter fluid

ell out of reach.

ng around a rns, so pets flames, burning ake sure that the ter use.

needs a home where she will get plenty of exercise and attention. She could live with a male dog but not a cat. We think she may have lived outside in the past but she loves a cuddle and will enjoy the This is Tor, a lurchertoaged 3 years. is fire and be part of opportunity curl up in frontHe of the house-trained, withcannot peoplelive and familygood life! She in other Luton. dogs. He needs owners who will be happy to carry on with training.

Thisoffer affectionate If youhis feel you could Chipolata, or any of our dog wouldother lovedogs, to bea part of and a family, loving securebut home please call in would notat be suitable for a home with the kennels any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. children younger than Our staff areteenagers. happy to offer advice and information.

The Vine Magazine), upload your events Appledown Rescue &orRehoming Kennels, on our website, it’s easy and FREE! Harling Road, Eaton Bray, Beds LU6 1QY www.thevinedirectory.co.uk Tel: 01525 220383 1116848) *Free(Registered to charitiesCharity and nonNumber profit organisations.

cream...

If you feel you could offer Tor, or any of our nd heatstroke dogs to families with children under seven, so please other dogs, a loving and secure home njoying the sun ndsome German Shepherd ask in for at details. please call the kennels any day ds have access in care because nds himself ater. Pet sun a.m.

4 p.m.

Ouritstaff will be to find a new Could you sponsor a kennel tobetween help us10 care forand a dog while is waiting ner sadly r pet’s bodypassed that away. He has happy to offer advice and information. We home?

Please contact us for details. t –temperament and has clearly your vet can estrictions on rehoming dogs to families with children under 7 years of age, so please ask for much-loved, he now needs s. Check our website for adoption information . You canour follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Call: 01525 220383 Visit Website: www.appledownrescue.co.uk Please note that we have restrictions on rehoming

60 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

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

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

Studham Common

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

PENDON MODEL MUSEUM Long Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxon.

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

Cost £24.

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

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

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

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

Refreshments will be available all day.

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

Having a spring clean out yourself?

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

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

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

Normal entry charges apply.

Family offers available at www.zsl.org Issue 36 • April / May 2018

61

Caring for your pet

Caring for your pet

In association with PDSA Petsurance – selected by our vets, loved by pets. n association with PDSA Petsurance – selected by our vets,www.pdsa.org.uk/petinsurance loved by pets.

0800 980 6000 www.pdsa.org.uk/petinsurance 0800 980 6000

News Mabel’s Appledown Rescue h e Ve tK A andTRehoming

Pets

BBQ Answers

BBQ

Safety Summer SafetySummer Summer Step On It

Safety

If the weather behaves itself, many will be If the weather behaves itself, many will be stocking up on burgers and heading for stocking up on burgers and heading for SLING the barbeque. But vet charity PDSA the barbeque. But vet charity PDSA warns pet owners should take extra SLANG warns pet owners should take extra precautions to ensure their pets precautions to ensure their pets stay safe while cooking SLANT stay safe while cooking al fresco.

For more pet care al fresco.

PLANT

from Appledown

sk

Harling Road, Eaton Bray, Beds LU6 1QY

Hello again!

Hello again!

I need a home!

I’m Mabel thethe resident dog at dog at I’m Mabel resident Appledown .

I am Mabel the resident dog at Appledown Appledown.

Rescue and Rehoming Kennels in Eaton Bray.

This is Chipolata, she is a 4-5 years. She is bigger th Russell, but we can’t decid crossed with! Chipolata is needs a home where she w and attention. She could liv a cat. We think she may h past but she loves a cuddl This is Tor, a lurchertoaged 3 years opportunity curl up in fro house-trained, withcannot peoplelive an familygood life! She dogs. He needs owners who will be h carry on with training.

Thisoffer affeC If youhis feel you could dog wouldother lovedogs, to bea part of and a fam loving se would notat be suitable any for day a hom the kennels bet children younger than teenagers.

Our staff are happy to offe

Handsome Aragorn is a Malinois cross who was born in Feb 2016. This big Appledown of the Month proud young Rescue’s man was Dog extremely nervous when he first came PDSA vet, Vicki Larkham-Jones, says; tips visit Don’t be a ‘fuel... lighter fluid PDSA vet, Vicki Larkham-Jones, says; “Every year PDSA vets PLANK see pets with injuries / Don’t be a ‘fuel... lighter fluid org.uk .pdsa. to us.

He is doing well now and is learning to trust people. He www can be dangerous.

So keep it well out of reach.

“Every year PDSA vets see pets with injuries directly associated withitbarbecues.

Pets are can be dangerous.

So keep well out of reach. directly associated with barbecues. pethe Pets are alth brought in suffering from burns, having PLANE canplaying be a around bit wary at first, but is extremely affectionate once he Flamin’ hot... a brought in suffering from burns, having swallowed objects as corn on the Flamin’ hot...such playing around a cob barbecue can lead to severe burns, so pets swallowed objects such as corn on the cob cores,can andlead heattostroke inburns, the hotsoweather.” barbecue severe pets to know you! He will need owners with knowledge of his should be kept wellgets away from flames, burning cores, and heat stroke in the hot weather.”

PDSA is advising owners toflames, take aburning few simple should be kept well away from embers and hot ash. Always make sure that the PDSA is advising owners to take a few simple precautions to safeguard embers and hot this ash. year Always make suretheir that pets: the breed, who BBQ is cooled down quickly after use. are willing to commit time to his socialisation. He precautions this year to safeguard their pets: BBQ is cooled down quickly after use.

Skip the scraps... cansun needs a home where any children are over 13 years.

Please note that we have r Slap on the cream...

Skip the scraps...

If you feel you could offer Tor, or an eatingon barbecue scraps can cream... upset your pet’s Slap the sun pets can suffer from sunburn and heatstroke dogs to families with childr eating barbecue scraps can upset your pet’s unfamiliar orup fattyon If the weather behaves itself, many willsunburn be stocking other dogs, a loving and secure petsstomach. can sufferUndercooked, from and heatstroke you can offer or any of our other dogs a loving just like humans, soIf if This you’re enjoying the sunAragorn handsome German Shepherd stomach. Undercooked, unfamiliar or fatty ask in for at details. food can causesovomiting and diarrhoea. justbarbeque. like humans, if you’re enjoying the sun Across: please call the kennels a urgers and heading for the But vet charity PDSA ensure your four-legged friends have access in care because ood can cause vomiting and diarrhoea.

Reno finds himself ensure your four-legged friends have access and secure home, please call in at the kennels any day between to shade and plenty of fresh water. Pet sun a.m.

4 p.m.

Ouritstaf warns pet owners should totake extra precautions tosun ensure Could you sponsor a kennel tobetween help us10 care forand a dog while is Bin it... make sure water. any leftover food his owner sadly passed away.

He has shade and plenty of fresh Pet creams should be used on your pet’s body that 6make Retreat 7 Lobby 9creams Feign 10 Pacific 12 Investigate Bin it...their sure any leftover food happy to offer advice and should rubbish securely and pet’s safelybody thrown used on your that 10a.m. orhome? phone us for more details.

Please note and informat Please contact us for details. a sweet has clearly pets safe while cooking albeisfresco. have no hair or white fur areas and –temperament your 4 vetp.m. can and and rubbish is securely andstay safely thrown in aor lidded well awayvet can havemuch-loved, restrictions on rehoming dogs to families with children under 7 years of age, so please haveaway no hair whitedustbin fur areas – your advise you about this. been he now needs away in a lidded well away 14dustbin Photography 18 advise Disused 19 21 State from pets.

A common barbecue-related you about this. Angle that there are restrictions rehoming dogs to families with PDSA vet, Vicki Larkham-Jones, says . Check our website for on adoption information . You can follow us on Facebook and T Call: 01525 220383 Visit our Website: www.appledow rom pets.

A common barbecue-related adetails new owner to with.

Reno This is Tor, a bond lurcher aged 3 years.

He is houseproblem seen by PDSA vets is pets Pet owners interested in finding out “Every year PDSA vets pets with problem seen by PDSA vetssee is pets Petthat owners in finding out E-mail: appledown.kennels@btinternet.com Follow u 22 Deserve was born in 2011,with he ispeople good with haveinterested eaten corn on the cob cores. more about summer safety forunder pets children seven years age.

Full of the rehoming trained, good andof other dogs.

Hedetails Appledown Rescue & Rehoming Kennels, Harling Road, Eaton Bray, Beds LU that have directly eaten corn on the cob cores. injuries associated with barmore about summer safety intestinal for pets (Reg. Charity No. 1116848) Don’t be a ‘fuel...

These can cause a serious people dogswho but would prefer can download free copies of and PDSA needs owners will be toorcarry onappledown.kennels@btinternet.com These can Pets causeare a serious intestinal Call: 01525 220383 e-mail: canblockage download free of PDSA becues. brought in suffering have to be surgically process can be found onhappy our website.

Join our Facebook group Responsible Pet Care leaflets at home. lighter fluid and can becopies dangerous.

So an adults-only blockage and have to be surgically with his training.

This affectionate dog would Responsible Pet Care leaflets at Website: www.appledownrescue.co.uk removed. from burns, having swallowed objects pdsa.org.uk/leaflets.If you can offer Reno or any of our keep it well out of reach. removed. pdsa.org.uk/leaflets. love to be part of a family, but would(Reg. notCharity be No.dogs toother see dogs more photos of Aragorn and other awaiting homes.

1116848) such as cornDown: on the cob cores, and Flamin’PDSA hot...isplaying around a barbea loving and secure on a mission to educate the nation on pet wellbeing and is delighted that funding suitable for a home with children younger than is on mission to educate the nation on pet and delighted that funding heatPDSA stroke inathe hot weather.” players of People’s Postcode Lottery is helping the charity to continue thisplease vital work. cuewellbeing canfrom lead toissevere burns, so pets home, call in at the kennels 1ofLevel 2toOrigin 3helping Way Boring 5 this Obviate fromisplayers People’s Postcode is the4 charity to continue vital work. 8 Partial Appledown Rescue & Rehoming Kennels, teenagers.

PDSA advising owners takeLottery a should be kept well away from flames, any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. few simple precautions this year to burning and hot Always 17 Slave or phone Harling us for more details.

Please Road, Eaton Bray, Beds. LU6 1QY 11 Deigned 13 Thrifty 15embers Trusty 16ash.

Hinder safeguard their pets: If you you offeron Tor, or any of our make sure that the BBQ is cooled note thatfeel there arecould restrictions Call 01525 . other dogs, a to loving and secure home 220383 please down quickly after use.

20 Pew rehoming dogs families with chilcallunder inE-mail at the kennels dren seven years ofany age.day Fullbetween 10 a.m. appledown.kennels@btinternet.com.

Skip the scraps... and 4ofp.m.

Our staffprocess will becan happy to offer addetails the rehoming eating barbecue scraps can upset www.appledownrescue.co.uk Slap on the sun cream... vice andoninformation.

We have restrictions on be found our website, or please your pet’s stomach. Undercooked, pets can suffer from sunburn and contact the kennels. rehoming dogs to families with childrenTwitter under & Instagram!

Follow us on Facebook, unfamiliar or fatty food can cause heatstroke just like humans, so if Don’t forget to follow us on Face7 years of age, so please ask for details. Check

Crossword

vomiting and diarrhoea.

Bin it...

d a hom e! e e n I

make sure any leftover food and rubbish is securely and safely thrown away in a lidded dustbin well away from pets. A common barbecue-related problem seen by PDSA vets is pets that have eaten corn on the cob cores.

These can cause a serious intestinal blockage and have to be surgically removed.

you’re enjoying the sun ensure your four-legged friends have access to shade and plenty of fresh water. Pet sun creams should be used on your pet’s body that have no hair or white fur areas – your vet can advise you about this.

Pet owners interested in finding out more about summer safety for pets can download free copies of PDSA Responsible Pet Care leaflets at pdsa.org.uk/leaflets.

book & Twitter!for adoption information. our website Appledown Rescue & Rehoming Kennels, Harling Road, Bray, Appledown RescueEaton and Rehoming Kennels, Harling Beds.

1QY Road,LU6 Eaton Bray, Beds LU6 1QY Call 01525 220383 .

(Reg. Charity No. 1116848) E-mail appledown.kennels@ Call 01525 220383 . btinternet.com.

E-mail appledown.kennels@btinternet.com. www.appledownrescue.co.uk Visit our Website: You can now follow us on www.appledownrescue.co.uk Appledown Facebook and Twitter!Rescue and Rehoming Kennels You can1116848) now follow us on (Reg. Charity No. Harling Road, Facebook andEaton Twitter!Bray, Beds LU6 1QY

I need a home!

This is Chipolata, she is a Jack Russell cross aged 4-5 years. She is bigger than the average Jack Russell, but we can’t decide what she might be crossed with! Chipolata is an active little dog and needs a home where she will get plenty of exercise and attention. She could live with a male dog but no a cat. We think she may have lived outside in the past but she loves a cuddle and will enjoy the opportunity to curl up in front of the fire and be part o family life! She cannot live in Luton.

If you feel you could offer Chipolata, or any of our other dogs, a loving and secure home please call in at the kennels any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Our staff are happy to offer advice and information.

Please note that we have restrictions on rehoming dogs to families with children under seven, so pleas ask for details.

Could you sponsor a kennel to help us care for a dog while it is waiting to find a new home? Please contact us for details.

Call: 01525 220383 Visit our Website: www.appledownrescue.co.uk E-mail: appledown.kennels@btinternet.com Follow us on Facebook!

(Reg. Charity No. 1116848)

62 www.thevinemagazine.co.uk

LISA ROBERTS

Find us at 13 Ashto n Square, Dunstable

C AT E R I N G Est. 2006 - 25 Years Experience

Tel: 01582 476 697 - 07702 163770

www.lisarobertscatering.co.uk

Quality Catering For Any Event!

We can cater for all events including

Weddings Birthdays Anniversaries Christenings Barbeques Afternoon Tea Meetings Seminars Office Parties

Customised packages to include

1-5 Course Meals Buffets Canapes Salads Bowl Food

*****

e, lot on your plat a t go ve u’ yo n Whe

the food with we’ll take care of rvice! our 5 star se

on ing and commented “The food was amaz d wedding ine ag im ver ne s... by all of our guest good!” food could taste so

s were very well and vegetarian guest “Our allergy prone e never received n commented they'v looked after, they eve asion like this!” occ an at d azing foo such a variety of am cisions but the team making the final de “We took our time er backwards to to listen and bent ov were always willing Lisa and team!” ch mu so nted. Thanks deliver what we wa

We pride ourselves on offering quality, fresh produce.

Our meats come from our local butcher and our vegetables and fruits from convent garden markets.

EAST WINNER

Caterer Of The Year Issue 36 • April / May 2018

63

QUALITY KITCHEN FACELIFTS

Do You Dream Of A New Kitchen?

rt ng xpe a! i d e ea ift e r ar l l s ’ u e UK fac n yo i n he pen c t ki w o no

EST.

1999

Before

®

Why replace when you can reface?

• Large choice of doors, worktops & appliances • Less time, money and hassle than a full kitchen re-fit • Installed in 1-2 days by local, skilled tradesmen • The whole process managed from design to completion

CALL MARK FOR A FREE ESTIMATE:

01525 888323 dreamdoors.co.uk