The Vine Villages - June / July 2016 - Issue25

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Ready for Take Off? Now is the time of year where many of us are getting ready to take a well deserved break leaving the UK to fly off to exotic places around the globe. However, for some the thought of lounging on some sun drenched beach or sipping cocktails by the pool is tainted with negative thoughts and feelings about how they are going to get there. The thought of flying fills some people with absolute dread and merely thinking about getting on a plane can cause anxiety and distress. Those who have a flying phobia otherwise known as aviophobia may have an idea as to what caused the problem whilst others are at a loss to understand why they feel the way they do. Actually what is at work here is a part of the brain called the amygdala whose job is to sound the alarm when it detects potential danger. Although it serves a crucial purpose in times of genuine danger there are times when it overreacts and gets in the way. So what can be done to alter this naturally occurring stress response when is it unwanted? One simple, yet often effective positive action anyone can take is to regulate their breathing.

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Being flight phobic does not have to be a permanent part of life. Seeking help from a professional hypnotherapist may offer a way of improving the travelling experience where the aim is to remove or diminish unpleasant thoughts and feelings associated with flying. Hypnosis is a natural state of pleasant relaxation where the therapist works with the client to facilitate the desired change, resolving faulty thinking and freeing the person from unhelpful limiting beliefs. It is possible to move from being flight phobic to someone who is better able to handle negative feelings leading up to the flight, feeling more at ease on a plane and looking forward to a fabulous holiday just like everybody else. If you think you could benefit from hypnotherapy contact Peter Garner full details can be found on www.Petergarner.org

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The awards are back - and this year they’re bigger and better than ever! Last year saw an even more impressive and successful gala awards evening, where approximately 230 people attended to celebrate the achievements within businesses and individuals in the local community of Dunstable and Houghton Regis.

Many local businesses and known organisations sponsor the awards, more specifically each category. The sponsor of each category presents the award to both runner up and winner, recieves 5 places at the awards evening and will be featured across all awards marketing material.

Confirmed sponsors for the 2016 awards include; Red & Black, Holiday Inn Express, Dunstable Town Council, Jam Crackers, Luton at Large, Deakin-White, Stoten Gillam and many more!

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BeaconLit Festival 2016 There are other treats in store as BBC Oxford News presenter Adina Campbell chats to Amanda Jennings, whose novel In Her Wake promises to be one of the smash hits of 2016; and historical fiction authors Emma Darwin and Liz Harris will be in conversation about new ways of telling past lives.

During the lunch period, author Dave Sivers and freeFull day passes for the festival are now on sale and if you lance writer Sandra Smith will be joined by editor and take advantage of our Early Bird offer and book by May proof reader Jane Hammett to answer writers’ questions, 31, you’ll pay just £19.50 to enjoy the whole event – a and Mark Niel will be performing his poetry. saving of £5.50 on the full price.

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With a couple more names to finalise, the programme for BeaconLit continues to go from strength to strength and festival 2016 offers a chance to hear from a host of literary has put the area firmly on the literary festival circuit. talent, including hot debut authors Angela Clarke, Rachel To find out more or buy tickets, visit the website at Dove and Jeannie Waudby, crime writers Alison Bruce, www.beaconlit.co.uk. or contact Dave Sivers on: Tracy Buchanan, Fergus McNeill and Dave Sivers and 0797 486 4592 or email: davesivers@hotmail.co.uk ‘Milton Keynes Poet Laureate’ Mark Niel.

The fourth BeaconLit literary festiva will be held on July 2nd at Brookmead School, Ivinghoe, Bucks.

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Totternhoe Players Presents ‘Strictly’

By Kind Permission of Samuel French Publishing

Totternhoe (Players) presents

STRICTLY SEX FACTOR (ON ICE)

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In association with M&M Promotions

Performances at Totternhoe Lower School on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th June at 7:30pm

This June, Totternhoe Players have an-

Performances of “Totternhoe Presents

other comedy treat £9 for and us in include store, with STRICTLY SEX FACTOR (ON ICE)” Tickets cost only a Ploughman‘s supper and advise us inbyadvance of the return ofdessert. the tale ofPlease a struggling David Tristram, courtesy of Flying any special dietary needs. amateur dramatic society which so enDucks Publishing, will take place on Please bring your own drinks and glasses.

Performances at Totternhoe Lower School

Friday 24th & tertained audiences in 2014. The saga Friday 24th and Saturday 25th June Saturday 25th June Please call Box Office on 01582 603287 for continues withthe another misadventure at Totternhoe Lower School hall at at 7.30pm tickets. Please note that tickets must be ordered and   for the hapless four wannabe actors, .

7.30pm. There willbe a Ploughman’s paid for in advance     who, in a desperate attempt to beat meal with dessert during the interval, Tickets only £9     television at its own game, decide to washed down by your favourite drinks Including a Ploughmans offer punters: –although you do need to bring those Supper. Please advise of any  special dietary needs. “ STRICTLY SEX FACTOR (ON ICE)”.  yourself! Don’t forget the glasses Creativity is a keynote of their produc-  either!  Bring your own drinks tion, especially as they have no money Please call 01582 603287 to book to actually pay for the usual Big Show your tickets. Tickets for the play and  Box Office: scenery and props. Will we be treated meal cost only £9 each and must be  01582 603287 to the unforgettable sight of  Joyce paid for in advance.

Tickets must be ordered and singing in a bathtub again or will MarAll proceeds of the interval raffle will  paid for in advance. garet dazzle us with a spot of breakbe donated to Alzheimer’s Society UK.   dancing? Will Bruno Tonioli give 10   points to any of the contestants? And       what does Simon Cowell think of them        all? Come along to Totternhoe Lower            School and prepare to be amazed!          This stupendous main attraction will       Sunday 12th June 2016              be supported by a tongue-in-cheek    -  12 3pm         Volunteer run… many thanks to: Petra Cook (07443435257), Beverley Power, Shona Morgan, Natalie Nel,        introduction and a memorable finale  village green Rebecca Dennis & Ruth Allen (07796265174) for arranging! We will  accept no responsibilityOn for anythe       accidents or losses!  both devised by our director,      piece,   Theme: Red, White Blue   &      Annette Probert.  Bring    your own picnic, rugs, chairs etc.             No dogs allowed     

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 Toilets & bad weather = Football Club kindly opening    Free event.

Donations on the day go to British Heart Foundation      

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St Giles Summer Fayre Totternhoe Recreation Ground

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unique instruments. Currently the Theatre is open every

Group concessions are available and special openings can also be arranged.

Vauxhall Male Voice Choir appearances, including Harry Vauxhall Male Voice Choir Do you enjoy singing? Vauxhall VoiceSecombe’s Choir‘Highway’ prochoir was bornMale in 1943 during the grim and dark days of

Vauxhall Male Voice

gramme and travelling (usually

Do you enjoy singing? each year) on away-trips to World War II when morale British and European towns was at low ebb. TheEver thought of joining a factory choir? have all featured in Choir had been turned primarily to and cities thebunch rich life the manufacture of tanks and At Vauxhall Male Voice Choir we are a friendly of of VMVC choris-

ters past and present. and it was Do you enjoy singing? men military who meetvehicles on a Wednesday night at Biscot Mill.this We sing aThe broad choir is currently by way ofChurch, an outlet from Ever thought ofEver thought of joining a joining a choir?St Margaret’s spectrum music 4-part harmony. and find outand sings now travailofthat a in singing group Come 45-strong choir? whether you are a top tenor, second tenor, baritone or bass. was formed. They were soon

mainly for enjoyment and

At Vauxhall Male Voice Choir we are a friendly bunch of We are always looking new members to join our ranks.causes. We are charitable entertaining thefor troops by men who meet on a Wednesday night at Comeradio along broadcasts and listen to us rehearse, or maybe join in.

Call: always keen to accept new and enterSt Margaret’s Church, Biscot Mill. We sing a broad members and regularly take taining locally in charitable spectrum of music in 4-part harmony. Come and find out Brian on 01525 841077 whether you are a top tenor, second tenor, baritone or bass. steps by way of recruitment concerts. or

Our historyNigel on 07795 415440 is long and littered exercises to ensure the future of our organisation. We meet with interesting stories and every Wednesday evening at events; we have done most Choir Website ‐ www.vmvc.org

7.30pm for practice at St Marof the things, and more, exOr just turn up for 7:30! garet’s Church, Biscot Mill, pected of a male voice choir!

and newcomers will be Participation in competitions (Don’t worry, you don’t need to be able toLuton read music made extremely welcome by winning at Motors ANDincluding you don’t need to bea aprize Vauxhall employee, pastaor present!) our friendly members. Just Welsh eisteddfod, singing turn up on a Wednesday or, with famous massed military bands in the regular pageants alternatively contact Brian Matthews on 01525-841077. held at the Luton Football Ground during the 1980s, TV

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

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

Brian on 01525 841077 or Nigel on 07795 415440

Choir Website ‐ www.vmvc.org

Or just turn up for 7:30!

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

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BANDS AND SINGERS WANTED

For Local Events Are you in a local band, or are you a singer?

Do you want the chance to perform in front of hundreds of people?

Then now is your opportunity. If you would like to apply to play at either Party in the Park on Saturday 16 July or Dunstable Rocks on Saturday 20 August then please contact Lisa Vincent for further details on 01582 891406

Good Gift Hunting Do you have trouble finding unique gifts for family and friends? Then perhaps we can help.

The crafters at the Leighton Buzzard Narrow gauge railway have been busy making quality, affordable items that you will not find in the shops. There is a wide range of items available from jewellery and bags to toys, cushions, pictures, decorated glass and knitted items. There are even hand carved mushrooms made from wood found locally. You may find the perfect gift and we even have greetings cards as well. (You will have to look elsewhere for the wrapping paper and stamps though!)

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St. Mary’s Carnival 2nd July in Edlesborough

Myths, Monsters & Magic

It is carnival time again for the villages of Edlesborough, Eaton Bray, Northall and Dagnall on the 4th July from 11am to 5pm. This year Myths Monsters and Magic come to St. Mary’s carnival on Edlesborough Green as the theme for decorating floats and houses on the procession route.

In the past 20 years the carnival has raised over two hundred thousand pounds for local charities, organisations and repairs to the historic church in Eaton Bray.

This year the funds raised will be directed towards ST. Mary’s Church in Eaton Bray repairs and provision of local village defibrillators.

The procession leaves from The Orchards in Eaton Bray at 12:30pm led by the Carnival Queen and Princess with their Attendants and accompanied marching bands, decorated floats, majorettes, vintage vehicles and a whole range of local nutters, all dressed to the theme of Myths, Monsters and Magic. The convoy arrives at Edlesborough Green about 45 minutes later when the afternoon’s entertainment gets underway.

Many rides and stalls on Edlesborough greenwill be open from 10 or 11am including BBQ food. So if you fancy a breakfast roll or hamburger, hot dog or spicy wrap with a preview of some of the rides .. get there early!

For details of times and location visit: www.stmarysvillagecarnival.com Parking and entry are FREE!

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Attractions this year include: • The ever successful Magic Dave children’s entertainer.

• CHaOS – Cambridge (University) Hands on Science demonstrating a whole range of experiments .. let’s hope for a few planned load explosions.

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• The Whitchurch Morris Men shaking their bells.

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Revitalising Dunstable

By Cllr Ian Dalgarno

Brighter, longer, warmer days are always welcome as it puts a different perspective on daily life, but I’m sure you’ve been noticing more than just a change in the weather in Dunstable.

Some of our key projects and developments are coming to fruition, such as the Priory View Independent Living Scheme, which opened recently, and has begun fulfilling one of our top priorities of helping older residents live longer more independent lives.

Another major aim of great importance is to improve the health and wellbeing of people of all ages. That’s why I’m really excited about our proposals for a £20.1million comprehensive redevelopment of Dunstable Leisure Centre, though I hesitate to call it that.

Our ambition is to provide the town with much, much more than a leisure centre. It’s an innovative model that is completely different to anything we have done before in Central Bedfordshire.

Rather than a refurbishment this will be a transformational project which, to all intents and purposes, will be a completely new and bigger building.

Only the pool tanks and sports hall structures will remain of the current building, as they were constructed so soundly, but everything else will be new, including the way it will appeal to the interests of a broader spectrum of the community than it currently serves.

We want to relocate Dunstable Library into the facility, as

well as Citizens’ Advice Bureau and various other services.

With longer opening hours and greater flexibility, the bottom line is that it will be better value for you.

So we are confident that the long-term benefits to Dunstable will be more than outweighed by the short-term inconvenience.

This redevelopment, however, will mean the leisure centre is closed for around 18-months. We understand this is not an ideal situation, but we looked into building a new centre elsewhere, though would not guarantee that the current one remains open as it is in such a poor condition. The current location of the centre is another hugely important factor as it sits at the heart of the town’s cultural quarter and will contribute to the overall regeneration of the town centre.

I can assure you that every step we’ve taken has been informed by our Leisure Strategy, which was published two years ago after extensive public consultation and is underpinned by studies, research and collaborative working with partners and governing bodies, such as Sport England, to determine the needs of the community both now and in the future.

I am therefore confident that what we are proposing is the best solution for all of our residents and will meet the needs of our current and growing population.

I would stress that nothing has been decided yet. We are in consultation until July 8th and we are listening.

Your views will help inform the next steps of the process. You can have your say either via

www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/consultations or you can find the consultation papers in the leisure centre and library.

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Health Beauty & Wellbeing

A Foragers Tale

DIY Face Creams & Wild Edibles www.philosophicalforager.blogspot.co.uk I know it’s all a bit trendy at the moment but I love foraging.

What do we mean by foraging? Some people get themselves all upset and see it as thieving from the environment and stripping it bare. I guess it all depends on whether you choose to see the glass half full or half empty. To be honest I can’t find anything negative about foraging if you’re a responsible individual. The benefits to both the mind and body are priceless. You’re outdoors inhaling the essence of the seasonal air while you exercise your body rambling around the urban and rural Bedfordshire landscape. There is nothing like the ‘feel good’ factor of being outdoors and having a purpose.

The thing is when you’re engaged in looking for your fodder the familiar becomes unfamiliar. We create a new window to the world that explodes into a magical world of wonder.

The everyday walk or stroll creates meaning. It is all about the knowledge. Once you have some knowledge of basic edibles roaming around your own garden, path, or dog walk things begin to happen. The insignificant becomes magnified and we look at the world differently…how cool is that? When you find an edible it’s such a rush without the chocolate and it is free. Whoa… Life just gets better I become so immersed in the landscape I feel like I am in a living painting. I am the subject of my own painting unaware of my audience. I forget the world and my woes and the

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focus of concentration is like meditating. I feel embodied to the landscape where I forget what my arms and my legs are doing…yep it’s pure bliss. See the outdoors (both urban and rural) as a free supermarket. I only pick what I need and we are talking a few handfuls. I bag a variety of free edibles on my way back from the shops (avoiding road traffic paths) and make a salad or salsa verde or a pesto with it. Yum what a treat and they are so damn good for you. How good is that?

If you care what you put into your body then I guess you care what you put on it. I also make my own astonishing premium face creams and serums specific for my own individual needs. I create my own seasonal hydrosols and add my own vitamins, enzymes, compounds and amino acids to my formulas costing a fraction of the cost of high street brands.

I will be offering some half day courses on making premium face creams and serums and also foraging walks with hands on demonstrations on making some amazing wild edible recipes. Take a look at my blog and see some of my stunning edibles and creams. You can email me on my blog (at the top right contact me box) if you would like to book a place and I will reply with dates, times, questions and cost etc.

These will take place late spring, summer and autumn.

Look out for me perusing around Dunstable. I am often on my knees eyeing up the weeds so stop and chat to me.

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What you’ll need...

This formula can be swapped with other oils.

90ml Coconut oil 90ml Avocado oil 150ml Rose water 1oz Emulsifying wax 30 drops Rose otto essential oil & 15 drops of Rose geranium essential oil (or frankincense) 2 drops Vitamin E oil (a good antioxidant)

Harlington Parish Council has a vacancy for a part-time Assistant to work 10 hours per week across Thursdays and Fridays, 10am to 3pm. The position will mainly involve using Microsoft Office, although there will be the need to use accounting, mapping and website packages, where training will be given. Knowledge of social media will also be an advantage. The applicant will provide general administrative support to the Clerk and the Council and must have good verbal and written communication skills.

As the first tier of local government, HPC represents the interests of the parish as well as managing/maintaining the village from the cemeteries, to grass cutting, to the street lights, so the role will be one that’s varied and interesting.

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How to make...

Create two bain marie’s on your hob or stove. In one bain marie add your oils (and emulsifying wax) and in the other add your water. Heat both the oils and water to 70-75 C to kill any bacteria using a thermometer. Take both bowls off the stove and slowly add the oils to the water bowl.

Using a hand held whisk beat until the oils have been blended with the rose water. Let it cool down and then add you essential oils and vitamin E oil and whisk again.

If your mixture looks like it is splitting just whisk again until it cools. When cold, spoon into a sterilised jar and you’re done…Ta Dah. Label and date it and keep in the fridge. I tend to put it in a large pot in the fridge and then take out what I need in smaller pots for everyday use. It should last quite a while. Make sure you do a patch test before you put it on your face and always wear a sun screen.

Find more information on this formula and all my other recipes, including delicious edibles, on my blog. www.philosophicalforager.blogspot.co.uk

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Food

Rump of lamb, pesto mash, ratatouille, rosemary jus After the sweet treat of my last two recipe, here’s a great main course dish. The beauty with this recipe, created

by St Albans’ Sopwell House’s brasserie head chef, Dan Woosey, is that you can use the different components with different meals - the pesto mash is a winner, the the simplified ratatouille goes with any other meat or fish. And you’ll be amazed what adding a little rosemary does to humble gravy granules.

This is also perfect for a dinner party. The whole dish can be prepared in advance, leaving just the sealed lamb to oven roast and the mash, ratatouille and jus to warm up.

Plump lamb rump works really well here but you can replace it with leg steak or cutlets if your prefer.

How To Make 1.

Ingredients:

6.

4 x 170g rumps of lamb Sprig of rosemary Sprig of thyme 1 garlic clove 1kg King Edward potatoes, peeled and cut 100ml green pesto Knob of butter 50ml double cream 1 red pepper, diced small 1 yellow pepper, diced small 1 aubergine, diced small 1 courgette, diced small 1 tbsp tomato puree Sprig of thyme 50ml white wine 100ml vegetable stock Store-bought jus or gravy granules Sprig of rosemary, picked and snipped

7.

Serves 4

Pre-heat the oven to 180C/ Gas Mark 4 and marinade the rumps with snipped thyme, rosemary and chopped garlic.

2. In a hot frying pan, add a little oil and carefully seal the lamb on all sides.

Place the steaks on a baking tray, ready to cook.

3.

For the mash, cook the potato chunks in salted boiling water, taking care not to overcook them as this will make the mash watery. Drain and place them back in the pan on a very low heat, stir to remove moisture.

4. Add the butter and cream to the potatoes. Mash them, season them and finish by mixing in the pesto bit by bit, until the right flavour and consistency is achieved.

5.

For the ratatouille, place a pan on a medium heat, add a little oil then cook the diced veg until “just soft” (4 or 5 minutes). Season, then add the tomato puree. Cook while stirring for 2 minutes on a low heat, then add the white wine and reduce until nearly evaporated. Add the vegetable stock a little at a time until the vegetables are beautifully coated with the tomato sauce.

For the gravy/jus slowly heat up the gravy and add the snipped rosemary, simmer for a few minutes and it’s ready.

To cook the lamb in the oven and cook 12-14 minutes for a nice medium rare. Leave to rest at least 6 minutes before cutting and serving.

8.

Assemble the mash and ratatouille on the plate, carve each steak into 2 or 3 even pieces and place on the mash, then drizzle the rosemary jus over for a lovely dinner party dish.

Hear more recipes on Nick Coffer’s Weekend Kitchen every Sunday morning on BBC Three Counties radio at 11am. You can also join Nick every weekday at midday for brilliant local guests with great stories to tell and all the music you want for your early afternoon.

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Pets

Helping The Medicine Go Down How to give your pet a tablet From time to time your pet may need to take medicines, but any pet owner will know that this can be easier said than done!

PDSA Vet, Vicki Larkham-Jones, said: “If your pet is prescribed tablets by your vet then it’s important to make sure the entire course is taken. Not completing a course of medication can mean it won’t work as effectively, so your pet could take longer to get better. It’s always best to give your vet a call if you think your pet is fully better part way through a course of medication and are unsure if they need to finish it.”

Some medicines can be given as liquids, but others have to be taken as tablets. Your vet will explain how often you have to give them, whether they can be crushed at all (some pills are less effective if crushed) and if they can be given with food.

The easiest option, if the tablet can be given with food, is to hide it in your pet’s favourite treat, or wrap it in a piece of meat. If the tablet can be crushed then you can mix it in with a portion of their food. All the food must be eaten though, to ensure the full dosage is taken.

Close the mouth and stroke your pet’s throat in a gentle downward motion until they swallow. Once your pet licks their lips, this is a good indication that they have swallowed the tablet. If they are struggling to swallow you can syringe a small amount of water into their mouth to encourage swallowing. It’s a good idea to give your hands a wash afterwards.

Giving liquid medication is a little easier, but quite similar. One person should hold your pet still while the other person administers the medication. This is usually done with a syringe (provided by your vet) and squirted into the side of your pet’s mouth while their head is held level.

When you’re finished, reward your pet with plenty of praise so that they will associate the process with getting something nice at the end!

If this doesn’t work, or the tablet can’t be given with food then it may be best to get someone to help you to give them the tablet.

If you are still having problems, then ask your vet practice for more advice – the medication may even be available in a different form that is easier for you to give.

One person should help to hold your pet still; for small pets they can be placed on a surface (with no danger of falling) and stand behind the pet holding them gently but firmly. For larger dogs, they will need to sit on the floor, ideally against a wall, with someone steadying their body and head to limit movement.

Have a syringe of water ready in case your pet won’t swallow their tablet.

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The second person should gently take hold of the upper jaw of your pet with one hand and tilt it upwards; this naturally opens the mouth slightly. Using their other hand, gently pull your pet’s lower jaw down by placing their fingers on the incisors and drop the tablet onto the tongue, as far back as possible.

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Pets

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My gerbil seemed to ‘faint’ the other day. What could have caused this, and what should I do if it occurs again? Lisa Dear Lisa, Your gerbil may have been having a seizure. Seizures in gerbils usually start at around two months of age and may increase in severity until six months of age.

Signs can range from seeming as though they are hypnotised, to serious seizures lasting for several minutes. Things that are stressful, such as being handled or being introduced to a new living environment can cause seizures, but it is thought that frequent, kind handling in the first three weeks of life can reduce the chance

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I live on a very busy road, so my cat Pansy is a house cat.

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The tradition of Sunday opening is still continued as Charles wished so that people of all ages can enjoy these unique instruments. Currently the Theatre is open

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A Travellers Tale

The Three Cathedrals Part III

By Paul Heley

Worcester Cathedral and the River Severn The three cities of England’s West Midlands, namely Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester are well known for their magnificent Cathedrals. I’ve always thought visits to these three superb cathedrals would make a nice overall “package” - but not all in one go; so it transpired that individual visits proved to be necessary.

We’ve explored the Cathedrals of Gloucester and Hereford in previous issues, we’ll conclude our journey with a look at Worcester.

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Misericord : Man being eaten by a mythological beast

Like the other two cathedrals, Worcester goes all the way back to Saxon times and AD 680 when a priory was first started by Bishop Bosel. In AD 983 it was rebuilt by St Oswald and finally in 1084 Bidshop Wulfstan initiated further building which continued until 1504. Over the centuries the full gamut of English architectural styles were employed (and may now be enjoyed) ranging from Norman through to Gothic Perpendicular. It has an unusual crypt, a unique Chapter House, and exquisite wooden carving in the Choir. Like both Gloucester and Hereford, Worcester has a fine set of 39 misericords dating from 1379 showing biblical stories, mythological images and folklore.

As with Gloucester cathedral, Worcester was caught up in the civil war between Stephen and Maud and twice ravaged, first by Maud’s army in 1139 and later by Stephen’s in 1150 and in 1216, it was also attacked by Faulkes de Breaute (a mercenary captain in King John’s

army). Faulkes is known in the South Beds area as the “Robber Baron of Bedfordshire” and was the reason for much public misery and outrage in Bedford, Luton and Dunstable in the early 1200s.

Following his death in October 1216, King John chose to be buried in Worcester cathedral and his tomb may be seen. And later in 1502, Worcester was the chosen place for the burial of Prince Arthur, elder brother of Henry 8th and first husband of Catherine of Aragon (whose marriage to Henry was annulled at Dunstable in 1533).

Worcester Priory was dissolved by Henry 8th during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1540 but not demolished and immediately reinstated as a cathedral.

However, it was badly damaged during the English Civil War but later restored by Charles 2nd following the Restoration of the Monarchy.

Its setting on the banks of the River Severn is particularly pleasing (floods permitting!)

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Its petrol engine costs, also the standard kit is better too.  standard?  South of zero, I’d guess, but it’s one drives  the front wheels only, while its Irrespective of the trim level chosen, all   of the classy little touches you’ll find electric motor drives the rear wheels.

T8 Twin Engine XC90s get a powered  in Volvo’s latest range topper, its twin This means that, depending on the tilt and slide panoramic sunroof, four  engined XC90 T8. road conditions and the drive mode zone climate control with a cooled   With its twin engine set up, it showselected, the T8 can operate in front, glove box, 12.3” active TFT driver   cases the future for Volvo, one of the rear or all-wheel drive. information display, that Orrefors crystal   features of which will be the distinctive It is said to be the safest Volvo ever glass gearlever knob, seven Drive  Thor hammer Mode Settings  headlights you’ll and Adjust find here lighting able Steering  the way.

Force, third-row  It’s built on Volvo’s SPA platform built, and offers the most comprehenair-conditioning, and auxiliary fuel-fired    (Scaleable Product Architecture) which sive standard safety package in the car pre-conditioning heater (allows you to   means it will be used for future cars in industry.

It also features two world-first pre-set the cabin temperature before   the pipeline that we’ll be seeing before safety technologies – Run-off Road getting into the car). XC90 is a very   too long.

Protection and Auto Brake at Junctions spacious, as well as space-efficient,   2015 was Volvo’s best year in the UK – which are part of Volvo’s advanced vehicle. The long wheelbase and the  for 21 years, thanks to the V40 and the suite of intelligent safety systems. comparatively small engine bay – a re  XC60.

Dominating the dash area is the 9 inch sult of Volvo’s decision to only use four

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Nearly 3,000 XC90s have been sold here so far since its relaunch last year as a truly classy top banana true seven seater SUV. The latest addition to the range is the T8 and the engines (plural) in question here are Volvo’s T6 petrol unit linked up with an 87hp electric motor, which on a 10amp feed found in most UK homes will charge up in three and a half hours.

The T8 can be driven for up to 27 miles on electric power alone – enough for most people’s daily commute – so

info module that comes as standard and it’s a brilliant piece of kit. It houses pretty well all the functions apart from starting the thing up and it removes with one swish of your finger across the black screen the need to clutter up the dash area with randomly sited buttons and switches.

I love it, and my initial foray with the XC90 a while back which left me baffled in some areas of its use was quickly forgotten. If you can operate a tablet, this is just as easy.

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cylinder engines – means cabin space is impressive. It’s like a gentlemen’s club in there, so quiet and relaxing. It’s as a business user that you really score with this, they say. Because of its low CO2 figure, it qualifies for a 100 per cent first year allowance, so the entire cost of purchase can be written off in the first year of ownership. Some cynics might say for hybrid, read tax dodge, but not me of course.

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Bedfordshire’s Night Sky Last Chance to Wave at Tim Peake: On Saturday 18 June British astronaut Tim Peake leaves the International Space Station after his six-month mission. In the lead up to his departure the Space Station delivers a series of spectacular passes over Bedfordshire’s late evening skies. Look for a solid bright white light moving on a roughly west-to-east trajectory every night from Thursday 26 May until Wednesday 15 June. The Station is easy to spot with the naked eye as it shines brighter than the stars.

Check local press or online for exact timings.

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summer is a great opportunity to point a telescope at Saturn and Mars. Both planets are easy to find low down towards our southern horizon during late evenings. Mars glows a distinct orange colour.

Saturn is that dimmer pale yellow point of light to the left of Mars. Even a small telescope will show Saturn’s rings.

Discover a Giant Swan in the Summer Night Sky: A giant swan sweeps across the

night sky this summer. Look high up towards your south-east for a bright cross pattern of stars. This is the constellation of Cygnus. The cross represents a swan in flight, the brightest star in the constellation, a star called Deneb, forms the swan’s tail. At around 7000 light years away Deneb is the most distant star that we can see with the naked eye!

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Marriage Tax Are you married or in a civil partnership?

If so, is one of you a non-taxpayer, and the other paying basic 20% tax? If you’ve just answered yes, then you’re one of 4.1million couples due a free £212 a year. @moneysavingexpert This is all about marriage tax allowance, a tax-break introduced in April 2015. I was stunned to find out how few people know about it and the likelihood is you’re in the 80% who haven’t claimed it, so I’m going to tell you how.

Who can get it? You must be married or civil partners. If you’ve lived together for 20 years and have four kids and a dog, you are not eligible. This is a bit of social engineering by the government to have a reward for marriage in the tax system.

One of you must be a non-taxpayer, i.e., usually earning less than £10,600, and the other needs to pay tax at the basic 20% rate, which is currently for those who earn under £42,385. You both must be under 80 (then there’s another tax break).

Don’t overcomplicate this. Many people ask if they count as a non-taxpayer as “I’m a volunteer”, “I only work part time”, “I don’t work”. Stop it. Are you a UK resident who doesn’t pay income tax? If you are, you count – simple as that.

How does it work? The non-taxpayer can transfer £1,060 of their personal allowance – that’s the amount you can earn tax-free – to their partner.

Imagine Tyrone earns £10,000 at a garage, and is a non-taxpayer. He can arrange for £1,060 of his tax-free allowance to be transferred to his wife Fizz. So that’s £1,060 of earnings she would’ve paid tax on at 20% that’s now tax free. As 20% of £1,060 is £212, that’s your gain.

How do you claim it? It’s a really simple process. The non-taxpayer should just go to www.gov.uk/marriage-allowance or call 0300 200 3300. You’ll need your national insurance numbers and some basic ID. Let me stress again though, it’s the NON TAXPAYER who must sign up – people

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do it the other way round and then wonder why they’re rejected.

Do I get it every year? Yes, it’s done via a change in your tax code that remains, so it’s £212 a year gain every year and once you’ve applied it’s done automatically. If your circumstances change, you need to call up and tell them.

Can I backdate the claim? Yes, you can backdate for four years, but it only started on 6 April 2015 so of course you can’t go back further than that.

What if either or both of us are self-employed? It doesn't matter. As long as you fulfil the eligibility criteria above, you can apply. The only difference is if the recipient partner is in self-assessment, it will reduce their self-assessment bill.

What if I’m a non-taxpayer who doesn’t have £1,060 to pass across? It still works, it’s just a bit more complex if the non-taxpayer is earning just under the £10,600 threshold. This is because you have to transfer £1,060 of your allowance to take advantage – nothing more, nothing less.

So let’s do another example. Suppose Fred is a basic rate taxpayer married to Wilma who earns £10,000 a year, so she’s only got £600 left of her tax free allowance. She can still move £1,060 to Fred, so he gains £212 on that amount.

That lowers her allowance to £9,540, but she earns £10,000 so she’ll pay basic 20% tax on the £440 – meaning she is £88 worse off. Overall, though they’re still up over £100.

If you don’t get the maths, don’t worry, you’re always collectively up by doing this, so if you’re a non-taxpayer, even close to the limit it’s still worth applying.

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Cinema New Releases THE BOSS CAST: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Kathy Bates, Peter Dinklage, Tyler Labine The Boss is a comedy starring Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids, spy) who plays Michelle Darnell.

She’s an industry leader serving a prison sentence after being caught for insider trading.

After leaving prison Darnell attempts to rebrand herself but those she deceived aren’t so keen to forgive her.

DVD RELEASE THE IRISH R.M RELEASE DATE: 6th June CAST: Peter Bowles, Beryl Reid, Bryan Murray, Niall Toibin, Sarah Badel

THE KEEPING ROOM RELEASE DATE: 17th June 2016

CAST: Brit Marling, Hailee Steinfeld, Sam Worthington, Amy Nuttal, Muna Otaru, Kyle Soller Left isolated and alone after their men have been called to the battle fields, three women fight for survival when two marauding Yankee scouts discover their whereabouts. A gripping drama set during the American Civil War. Augusta is forced to leave her farm in search of medicine for her younger sister; she encounters two lecherous soldiers from the Union Army. After they discover their home, the two sisters and their African American slave Mad defend all that they hold dear. They soon discover that they are fighting for much more than their home with the men’s true intentions becomes clear.

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Set in the 1880s, filmed in the 1980s,The Irish R.M is freshly available once more in a newly packaged boxed set.

A light hearted drama series Major Sinclair Yeates is a retired English army officer who becomes a resident magistrate in turn of the 20th century Western Ireland. Living in a ramshackle country house surrounded by the community’s eccentric inhabitants, Major Yeates struggles to apply judicial logic in a land where “the inevitable never happens, but the improbable frequently does.”

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hilfest is a two day boutique music festival featuring original bands from the 80s . Held in the leafy and rural setting of Tring in Hertfordshire, with a capacity of 7,000 people for each day, Chilfest provides festival goers with an intimate yet lively atmosphere. The custom-built Chilfest arena comprises a top quality stage and sound rig, a wide variety of food and drink outlets and plenty of toilet facilities, providing all the ingredients for a great weekend of live music ... right on here our doorstep.

Chilfest is the brain child of Tring resident Steve Butcher.

As Managing Director of Universal Event Productions (UEP), Steve has provided event staging and rigs for a wide variety of top live events and music festivals.

An 80’s music lover, he had the idea of bringing live music from original bands to the local area whilst at a friend’s barbecue, the seed for Chilfest was sown.

The 15th anniversary of UEP gave Steve the chance to realise his dream when he decided to stage a concert for the local community to celebrate his business achievements. Originally to be a one-off event, Steve set out to create a top quality music event with all proceeds going to local charity, Rennie Grove Hospice Care.

In July 2013, the Inaugural Chilfest was staged at Pendley Meadow in Tring. Featuring a lively pop night on the Fri-

day, headlined by Little Mix, and a show-stopping line up of stars from the 80’s, including Tony Hadley, Rick Astley, Howard Jones, Midge Ure, Hazel O’Connor and Carol Decker on the Saturday. The event sold out to its 7,000 capacity.

The quality of the production, which included some of the latest moving light and LED screen technologies, received many accolades and earned nominations in two categories at the 2013 UK Festival Awards.

The success of the event encouraged Steve to hold Chilfest again in 2014 This time plans evolved to include a Sunday afternoon with a more contemporary line-up for a younger audience. Over 15,000 people attended.

In 2015, Pendley Meadow was once again filled to capacity when, for the third year running, Chilfest rocked Tring with two spectacular nights of top quality music.

This year saw, for the first time at Chilfest, a team of talented performance interpreters who took to the stage with the bands and enthusiastically signed every single song for the benefit of the deaf community.

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

Totally Batty Walks Fri 3rd June & Fri 8th July. 8:30pm-10pm Adult £8.00 Child £5.00

The Hills are Alive Saturday 2nd July. 10am - 12pm Steps Hill car park. Adult £8.00 Child £5.00

See if you can catch a glimpse of these amazing creatures. Booking required.

Learn to identify different plants and wildlife on Ashridge’s stunning chalk downland with one of our rangers. Booking required.

Fun Ride Sun 5th June. 10am - 1pm Barrack Square car park Adult £20. Annual permit holders and juniors (12 – 16 years inclusive) £10.

Dovecote Sun 10th July. 2pm - 4pm. Stocks Road, Aldbury

A three hour way-marked ride through some of Ashridge’s most beautiful landscapes. Breathtaking views, wooded copses and open commons. Start any time between 10am and 1pm. Signed short cuts along the way. Booking required.

Gentle Stroll Thurs 9th June. 2:30pm - 4:30pm Ashridge House. £3.00

Join one of our knowledgable volunteers for a gentle walk around Ashridge House gardens.

Mon 27th June. 2:30pm - 4:30pm Steps Hill car park. £3.00

Join one of our knoweldgable volunteers and our own Lawrence Trowbridge for a gentle walk through Ashridge’s chalklands (some steep slopes).

Angela Allaway Open Studio 11th & 12th, 17th, 18th & 19th June. 10am - 4pm

A rare chance to see inside Ashridge’s 18th Century dovecote.

Big Camp Sat - Sun 16th - 17th July. 12pm - 4pm. £40 per ptich

A special opportunity to camp at Ashridge for a night.

Climb the Monument at sunset, join our lead ranger for a bat walk and take part in number of family activities.

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Butterflies of the Ivinghoe Hills Sun 24th July. 10am - 12.30pm Ivinghoe Beacon. Adult £8.00 Child £5.00 Learn all about butterflies on this walk with national specialist Matthew Oates. Booking required.

Wild Wednesdays Wed 27th July, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st August. 11am - 3pm £3 half a day or £5 for a whole day

Meet local artist Angela Allaway at the visitor centre where she will be displaying her beautiful oil paintings.

Join the Ashridge team for either half a day or a full day or led activities and crafts and learn more about Ashridge’s animals and plants. Booking required.

Wildflower Walk Sat 18th June. 10am - 2pm Adult £5.00 Child £3.00

Family craft Fridays Fridays 29th July, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th August, 2nd Sept. 10am - 4pm. £2.00

A chance to learn about the estate’s flora on Ivinghoe Beacon on a 5-6 mile walk with our volunteers.

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What’s On Akeman Street Tring Hertfordshire HP23 6AP

Dragonfly Water Shooters 1 June 30-minute craft workshops at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 14.30 and 15.00. Tickets £2, most suitable for ages 5+ Discover how these pond creatures move and imitate it with a water shooter.

Big Bugs 2 June 30-minute craft workshops at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 14.30 and 15.00. Tickets £2, most suitable for ages 5+ Inspect bug specimens and create your very own larger than life bug.

Curly Wurly Clay Snails 16 June 30-minute workshops at 11.00 and 14.00 Tickets £2, messy play for under 5s Get stuck in and create and decorate your own snail.

Discover College Lake Nature Reserve An Illustrated Talk 16 June, 19.00 - 20.00 Tickets £4.50 (booking required), most suitable for adults Join staff from Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust and uncover how College Lake has evolved over time to become the nature reserve it is today.

BioBlitz 18 June, drop-in 10.30 - 16.30 Free, suitable for all ages Help us to record the local wildlife around the Museum grounds by taking part in real sampling with experts.

Meet a Minibeast 25 June 45-minute handling activities at 10.15 and 11.05 Tickets £4 (booking required), suitable for all ages Celebrate National Insect Week by meeting some tropical minibeasts and discovering how you can search for insects in your local area.

For Infomation Tel: 020 7942 6171

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

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Family Exhibition Until 10th July Free Admission

Hundreds of scientists brave its challenging conditions every year – but do you have what it takes to survive in Antarctica?

In a frozen land thousands of miles away, scientists working in Antarctica face some of the most challenging conditions on Earth. This free family exhibition explores what it’s like to live and work in this remote world.

Decide for yourself whether you could handle life in this remote world!

Take part in hands-on activities as you discover how the region shapes our planet, learn about its wildlife, and find about the crucial research performed there.

See an emperor penguin chick, get up close to an Antarctic sea spider, and marvel at a sea urchin retrieved from Captain Scott’s ship.

Based on Ice Station Antarctica, an exhibition organised by the Natural History Museum in collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey for International Polar Year 2007-2009.

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Clubs & Groups BEECROFT CRAFT & CHAT Beecroft Community Centre Westfield Road Dunstable We meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month between 10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m on a “drop in/drop out” basis.

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

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

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

The first session is FREE Annual subscription £5.00 Session Fee: £3.00 For more info; contact Dorothy on 01582 606812 or check out Beecroft Craft & Chat on Facebook BEDFORDSHIRE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY www.bnhs.org.uk SATURDAY 11th JUNE, MAULDEN 9:30am-12 noon Visit Duck End NR for Small Mammal Trapping. Traps will be set the previous evening and we hope to see mice, voles and shrews close up before they are released. Limited parking at the site in Moor Lane, Maulden, TL051374. MK45 2DJ. WEDNESDAY 15th JUNE, CLOPHILL 7-9:30pm Evening walk. Beds Bird Club joint with BNHS, around Sandy Smith Nature Reserve, Clophill looking for resident birds and other wildlife. Park and meet at the entrance gate to the reserve TL110387.

WEDNESDAY 13th JULY, SHEFFORD 10:30am-12:30pm Visit Chicksands Wood for butterflies such as White-letter Hairstreak, Purple Emperor, Silver-washed Fritillary and other wildlife.Limited parking at Appley Corner TL106410. MK45 3QQ. WEDNESDAY 20th JULY, MAULDEN 7-9pm Visit Duck End NR for the abundant wildlife at this small, varied reserve.

Limited parking at the site in Moor Lane, Maulden TL051374. MK45 2DJ. SATURDAY 30th JULY, FLITTON 10:30am-12:30pm Visit Flitton Moor to look for Dragonflies and other water related animals and plants. Meet at the end of Brook Lane parking with consideration along the lane TL058359, MK45 5EJ.

FRIENDS OF STUDHAM COMMON We are a friendly,voluntary group whose aim is to conserve,maintain and promote Studham Common as a haven for wildlife and a place for everyone to enjoy. For this purpose we meet as a work party on the third Saturday of each month (except Dec.) The work is not onerous and we enjoy the exercise and the good company –and a picnic lunch is provided!

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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.

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.

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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.

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DUNSTABLE CAMERA CLUB Dunstable Camera Club, meet 2nd ARTS & CRAFTS Tuesday of the month, 7.15pm, ConArt & Craft for adults with learning servative Club, High St. Dunstable. difficulties every Wednesday 10.30am Friendly atmosphere. Improve your - 12.30pm & every Sat 11am - 1pm at photography in a social environment.

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Then why not come and join our local DUNSTABLE WI Support group - breatheasy - Part of the Dunstable W.I. meet two evenings a British lung foundation. We meet on month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays the 2nd Thursday of the month at peter at Watling School Bullpond Lane at newton pavilion (Behind Tesco) 2 - 4pm 7.30pm. We are a friendly group and carers also welcome As well as suplike to enjoy ourselves. We have a porting each other we have a variety of wide range of speakers with different speakers and also arrange day trips out. talents and crafts, and also quiz nights New members most welcome to test our brains. We Welcome new Tel: Amanda Fletcher 01582 404479 members so join us and make new friends.

SAPHIRE SOCIAL CLUB 9th June - Make & natter Craft evening Sapphire Social Club meet every try out different craft tables Thursday at The Orange Tree Stevenage 23rd June - Annual Summer Outing to Road Hitchin from 8.30 - 11pm. We Jordans Mill at Biggleswade are a small and friendly group for single 14th July - Business Meeting plus people aged 50+ although we have Speaker Lizzie Dunform from the no age bar. Our members organize National Trust varied events during the month and 21st July - Summer Garden Party we warmly welcome new members to Bring your own food and drink come along and see if we might just fill For more Info Tel: Barbara Fisher that gap in your social life. No subs for 01582 665252 the first 2 months.

For any info call Ian 07900 890583 or THE BOGTROTTERS Joyce on 07952 678021 or visit The Bogtrotters (Dunstable and District www.sapphiresocialsinglesclub.co.uk Walking and Hostelling Group) are a

IVINGHOE & PITSTONE WI Sunday 19th June 2pm to 4pm Champagne Cream Tea In the Marquee, Ivinghoe Lawn, Ivinghoe, Bucks Musical Accompaniment supplied by Beacon Community Choir Party in the Park 16th July Pitstone Recreation Ground, Vicarage Road, Pitstone.

Visit our stall for handmade crafts and homemade sweets, cakes, chutneys etc. Raising money to celebrate 100 Years of Ivinghoe & Pitstone WI in May 2017 CHEDDINGTON BOWLS CLUB Bowlers certainly enjoy their bowling, but as much talk can be about the quality of the meal provided by a Club after a match.

We could name a few Clubs who are miserly and who leave all the catering to a few ladies. This is not the case at Cheddington Bowls Club, where the men muck in. Rodney’s roast pork and Richard’s herbed chicken set a standard other Club’s cannot match.

Fantastic food at £2 a head – and that invariably includes a tasty pud!

Bowls is a great value sport: a new bowler can join Cheddington Bowls Club for less than the equivalent of a £1 a week. Why not: Give Bowls A Go on any Tuesday (2pm) and Friday (6pm): May to September or Come & Watch on a sunny afternoon: June’s home friendlies start at 2.30 pm JUNE 2nd v Wing, 5th v Wendover, 12th v Dunstable, 18th v Bradwell, 26th v Potten End & 30th v Redbourn JULY 3rd v Wingrave, 10th v Winslow, 17th v Bletchley, 30th v Newport Pagnell & 31st v Shipston on Stour.

Free car parking at the Recreation Ground, Cheddington, LU7 9AA. With love from Jack: 01525 220644

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Out & About CHILTERN GATEWAY

COLLEGE LAKE Upper Icknield Way, Tring. HP23 Tel: 01442 826774

50 Things Walks 5th June & 3rd July 2pm - 3pm Free Grab your wellies and join the Rangers for a family walk.

Complete some of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4’ on the way and collect stickers and scrapbooks when you get back.

STACK-UK National Championships 11th & 12th June 9.30am - 4pm Free An exciting weekend of Sport Kiting at the spectacular Dunstable Downs. Discover competitive kite flying and a world of precision and style!

Outstanding Orchids 18th June 2pm - 4pm £4 Explore Whipsnade Downs with the Ranger Team and learn about the rare and beautiful orchids that grow in the chalk grassland

Eid-al-Fitr Festival 10th July 12noon - 6pm Free Join us for the Eid festival, everyone is welcome, we’re looking forward to a fantastic party!!

Knit and Stitch drop in Thursday 14th July and Saturday 23rd July

Glow worm walk Saturday 23rd July and Saturday 30th July

Dunstable Kite Festival 30th & 31st July, 11am - 5pm, Free Event

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Summer Nights Every Wednesday in June and July the reserve will be keeping its doors open until 8pm. Why not visit this magical reserve in the evening and see which creatures come out at night?

Bucks Open Studio 10th June – 26th June Bucks Open studio will be in residence again this year with the addition of Tony Francis and Brookmead School. There will be lots of fantastic items to purchase such as ceramics, jewellery, photography and glassware.

Enchanted Evening Walk 15th June 6 – 7PM Join us for an enchanted evening at College Lake.

Enjoy a tasty meal before you set off on an adventure.

Booking essential. Please visit our website for more details: www.bbowt.org.uk/whatson Evening Guided Walk 14th June 6pm – 9pm Enjoy a tasty meal before heading out on an interesting evening guided walk. Find out which species call College Lake its home and how we manage the site.

Booking essential. Please visit our website for more details: www.bbowt.org.uk/whatson

June/ July 2016 Luton Festival of Transport Sunday 12thJune.

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Organised by the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group and held at Stockwood Park, Luton Purple Emperor Butterfly This event attracts over 1000 entries in many different classes with awards for the winners. There are other Features including Craft and Autojumble stalls, Childrens entertainments, Driving tests, Dog agility and training,etc. Our usual attendance is in the region of 3000 visitors.

More details are available from the club web site at www.cvpg.net and entries and bookings from lutonfestivaloftransport@hotmail.co.uk

Carter Vintage lounge smooth classics Want to see a Purple Emperor, at sunset 21st July 10.30 to 13.00

Silver Washed Fritillary or White Local Admiral?

Discover these and more singer from Leighton on a friendly walk with Countryside buzzard.

Ranger Bob Hook.

Come and There is the no charge for this walk. It is being enjoy evening funded

by Natural England under Higher Level Stewardship.

On Rammamere Heath and Kings Wood with Alison Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. at sunset.

Thursday 21st July 2016 Wear Fullsuitable menu clothing for the weather conditions and stout foot10.30 to 13.00 or just wear. drinks is essential as places are limited. Tel: 01525 234260.

Booking available £2 on to the park at: Want to see a Purple Emperor, Silver Washed Fritillary or White Admiral? night Stockgrove Country Park, Brickhill Road, Heath and Reach, LU7 0BA and more on a friendly walk with Countryside Ranger Bob Hook.

Rammamere Heath is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is manKensworth Vintage & Tickets buy them at Rushmere Country or ring Hayleigh on 01525Lafarge 234260, aged–by the Greensand Trust on Park behalf of the landowner There is no charge for this walk.Classic It is being funded

by Natural England und Car Rally Aggregates. www.greensandtrust.org/events £15.00 per person , this includes a free welcome drink .

Stewardship.

Sunday 4th September Booking is essential as places are limited.

LIVE MUSIC - Giles at Rushmere Organised by the Beds & Herts Phone 01525 234260.

15th July 2016 - 7.30 pm until late.

Vintage & Classic Club and Children under 16 must be accompanied by anCar adult. held on on the fields opposite TC Wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions and stout footwear.

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vehicles with prizes for winners and Runner Ups. Rammamere Heath is a Site of Special Interest and is managed b The usualScientific Craft and Autojumble stalls Trust on behalf of the landowner Lafarge Aggregates. will attend along with hot food, ice Giles's solo work recreates the passion, grit and fire of the delta creams and of course our well known Giles's work recreates the passion, grit McDowell and fire of the(with delta blues - Son House, bluessolo greats - Son House, Fred bothgreats of whom GilesFred raffle with big cash prizes. Our usual Email: info@greensandtrust.org McDowell (with both of whom Giles appeared in the Seventies), Kokomo Arnold, Robert appeared in the Seventies), Kokomo www.greensandtrust.org/events Arnold, Robert Johnson. Ragattendance is 1200-1500 visitors.

Johnson. Ragtime and gospel songs keep the variety flowing and showcase his eclectic guitar styles. time and gospel songs keep the variety flowing and showcase his More details are available from the Full bar and food menu available on the night. eclectic guitar styles. Full bar and food menu available on the night. club web site at www.BHVCCC. usEntrance on Twitter forticket news and events @GreensandTrust Tickets £15, which includes a complimentary drink and free parking. byso pre-booked Entrance by pre-booked ticket only - Follow limited availability book co.uk and entries and bookings from only - limited availability so book soon on 01525 234260 (ask for Hayleigh Smith). All proceeds from soon on 01525 234260 (ask for Hayleigh Smith). All proceeds from colin@BHVCCC.co.uk the evening will be reinvested back into the running for Rushmere Country Park. the evening will be reinvested back into the running for Rushmere Herons View Visitor Centre Country Park.

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Out & About

Dunstable Live

2.00 pm - Wham 3.00 pm - Boy George 4.00 pm - Duran Duran 5.00 pm - Pet Shop Boys 6.00 pm - Status Quo

Saturday 18th June 2.00 pm to 8.00 pm Grove House Gardens

Are you ready for 5 hours of 80s heaven?

On Saturday 18 June Dunstable will take you back to the era of the 80s. You won’t get ‘Guilty Feet’ by dancing to the fantastic Wham tribute. This tribute to iconic Wham will get you pumped up ready for the tribute of Boy George, where you can join our ‘Culture Club’ with this terrific tribute. It won't be ‘A Sin’ to sing away to the hits of the amazing Pet Shop Boys tribute, the ultimate in 80s electronic pop. It won’t be

'An Ordinary World' when you hear the sounds of the Duran Duran tribute. A fantastic tribute taking you back to the brilliance of Duran Duran.

You can get ‘Down Down’ to the legends that are Status Quo! You will be rocking all over Dunstable after you sing and dance along to this fantastic four piece tribute band.

'Whatever you want' Dunstable Live has it, celebrating one of the most iconic music eras to date. Unlike Club Tropicana 'the drinks aren't free', but we have a fantastic bar on site and selection of food stalls.

There will also be a family area available. Bring everyone along and enjoy the first event of Dunstable’s Summer of Music in Grove House Gardens.

Party in the Park Saturday 16 July Grove House Gardens 12 noon to 8.00 pm tile Show where you can see and handle a range of creepy crawlies and meercats, Bouncy Castles, Surf Eight hours of family fun awaits.

Simulator, Fun Runs, Frozen Area This year Party in the Park is back and much more! But the highlight and bursting at the seams with has to be performances on our attractions and entertainment. With mini-stage of JezO from CBBC’s The so much to see and do you will not Slammer with his unique style of car want to miss this completely FREE crash magic. There will be space event. Returning for 2016 is our for the adults to chill out as well on dedicated children’s area ‘KidZone’ our deckchair whilst they watch the aimed for youngsters aged up to children play, best of all its all FREE! 13; this area is full of activities for all abilities. This year we have another The rest of the gardens will feature fantastic selection of FREE activities fun fair rides for the teenagers and a including: Water Zorbs, Tonys Rep- wide selection of craft, gift and food

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stalls along with our fully licensed bar, sideshows and games plus a whole host of other fun. It’s the main stage where the party really happens. Live music from local bands along with the UKs’ no.1 party anthem show – ‘Smash Hits 90s’. The highlight of the event is our headline act RAY QUINN. Ray rose to fame in Brookside before becoming runner up in the X FACTOR. His success has grown from there including appearing on Dancing On Ice. Ray will entertain with one hour full of music for the whole family. An event not to be missed!

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PRIORY HOUSE Saturday 11 June 10 am to 4 pm Priory Gardens This is set to be another great event, with cars dating from pre-war up to more modern day classics, service vehicles and motorbikes all on display.

Best of all this event is FREE, so take your time and wonder through the gardens, chat to the owners and decide which is the car (or motorbike) of your dreams.

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

Each concert runs from 3.00pm till 4.45pm and are for all the family to enjoy. The season starts with our very own Dunstable Town Band and then a selection 26th June - Dunstable Town Band 3rd July - Bradwell Silver Band 10th July - Heath Band 24th July - Milton Keynes Brass Band 31st July - South Beds Concert Band

Dunstable Kite Festival 30th & 31st July, 11am - 5pm, Free Event A High Flying Summer At The Downs It’s going to be a spectacular summer at the Downs and across the Bedfordshire National Trust properties.

We will be celebrating the job of flight with our annual Kite Festival. welcoming kite teams from across the world alongside local stall holders offering a wide variety of products and activities.

You’ll even be able to make and fly your own kite alongside the professionals!

Enjoy the fantastic atmosphere as the professionals put on show-stopping diplays. With family activities, local artists and entertainment, there’s something for everyone.

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