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ome people are daring to start to count the days to Christmas!

Would we? No… but we would say it is only 12 weeks so maybe start a tiny bit of planning?

But it’s time to get spooky first and have some Halloween fun this month – check out our special Halloween events on p46 for what’s going on in addition to our normal event listings.

Festival wise, Bedford is quite busy – The Festival of lights is on 14th October at the Bunyan Sports Centre, Bedford’s 40th Beer & Cider Festival is 4th-7th at The Corn Exchange and BedPop Fun Palaces will pop up with arts, culture and science events on 7th & 8th as part of International Fun Palaces weekend.

Pride Inspiration Hope on p49 – The Journey from Bunyan to the Brickworks exhibition of artwork starts from 24th of this month at The Basement at Bunyan.

Our charity of the month, Hearing Dogs are looking for new puppy training volunteers – find out if you could help on p18 and October is Wear it Pink month; supporting and raising funds and awareness of breast cancer. Anyone can join in, see p4 for more info.

Enjoy this month’s magazine and don’t forget to enter our competitions where you can win Cineworld tickets and a delicious Italian food hamper from La Piazza!

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Festival of Lights

Wear it Pink

Consumer Advice

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Charity – Hearing Dogs

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Senior Snippets

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La Piazza Hamper Competition

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The Embankment Review

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Bedford’s 40th Beer & Cider Festival

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What’s On

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Halloween Events

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BedPop Fun Palaces

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The Journey from Bunyan to Brickworks 49 Pet Advice

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Take me Home

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Tarotscopes

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£25 Prize Crossword

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Gardens – Growing Apples

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Classifieds & Services

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Volunteering Opportunities

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ne of the delights of my job as an MP is being able to visit very many spring, summer and autumn fetes and fairs. I was very delighted and honoured to be asked to declare the Willington Fair open recently, and I was given a very stylish ride across the playing field in a vintage ambulance – very exciting!

area. If you have a bit more time why not consider First Responder training? There are opportunities with the East of England Ambulance Service, St Johns and other organisations.

The difference between that ambulance and today’s versions are now quite stark. Some rather basic kit that kept people alive and returned them to field hospitals seems a world apart from the high tech ambulances we see today. I was pleased to talk to some of the Community First Response volunteers on the day and was given the opportunity to learn how to use an Automated external defibrillators (AED) – the sort you will find a many of our villages and communities based in village halls, former phone boxes and shops. They are extremely straightforward to use and lifesaving.

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Community first responders are volunteers who are trained to attend certain types of emergency calls in the area where they live or work. Their aim is to reach a potential life threatening emergency in the first vital minutes before the ambulance crew arrives.

I know that we have many First Responders in NE Beds already, being that first contact in an emergency in their community, but it is also important that even more of us know how to use AEDs, and know where one is available in our 8

I really appreciated what I learnt at Willington, and enjoyed a super day in a community that had worked very hard to put together an excellent set of interests and entertainments. Well done to all, and to everyone who has put time and effort into their community fairs this season.

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Many returning holidaymakers immediately plan their next dose of sun, sea and sightseeing to beat the back-to-work blues and approaching winter season.

Although it’s not cut and dried, booking before the sand in your toes has washed away can save money. For instance, we found booking flights and car hire for Croatia in August 2017 for August 2018 was 25% cheaper than the same trip in 2017 booked in January.

If you’re considering booking now for 2018, here are the need-to-knows: • Booking packages early can net special deals.

Tour operators can offer discounts for booking way ahead – currently Thomson, First Choice and Jet2holidays are offering free child places for summer 2018. However, waiting till the last minute can also pay off as prices often plummet, though you’ve MUCH less choice.

• You can book BA, Virgin etc flights NOW for summer 2018. Many airlines release seats 11-12 months ahead, with cheaper seats often

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By Martin Lewis released early. Although you can’t be sure these will be the very cheapest, as prices could drop later, you’ll likely at least get a decent price if you book as soon as all airlines on that route make seats available. Check at http://www. moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-flights • Easyjet and Ryanair are NOT yet available for summer 2018. They’re only currently selling tickets till March 2018 and don’t publish release dates – so it may be worth waiting.

• Manipulate hotel prices with our rebook tricks.

Rates fluctuate but if you find a good deal on a room with free cancellation then grab it, monitor prices and cancel and rebook if it drops.

Meanwhile, some booking sites match prices if they fall later.

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ALWAYS get travel insurance immediately. It doesn’t cost any more to get a policy early, and you’re then covered if you have to cancel any time BEFORE your holiday begins, eg, if you or a relative falls ill. www.moneysavingexpert.com/ insurance/cheap-travel-insurance More early booking information and top travel tips at http://www. moneysavingexpert.com/travel/traveltips#cheapesttimetobook

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Our libraries are a fantastic local service where you can meet with family and friends, browse the stock, borrow books, use a PC or access free Wifi, and following extensive consultation last year opening hours at all five libraries will be reorganised with an overall increase of over 40 hours, including Bedford Central Library opening on Sundays.

With the introduction of Library Plus at Bedford Central Library, Bromham Library and Wootton Library you will have extra choice and flexibility.

You will be able to use the libraries through a mixture of staffed and self-service hours, when you can use your library card and PIN to enter the library.

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A ‘meet and great’ service is available to M&DH Executive Chauffeurs customers.

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We can provide a regular account facility should you require it.

Reasons to choose M&DH: We offer a 24/7 pre-booked luxury chauffeur service We provide 24/365 airport transfers Our quotation service is free Our online booking facility is free Major credit and debit cards are accepted All chauffeurs have been DBS checked Punctuality is our watchword *complimentary water, soft drinks and snacks are available upon request

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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Celebrating 35 years and looking for dog lovers to become volunteer puppy trainers

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bout Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a registered charity that trains dogs to alert deaf people to household sounds and danger signals such as the doorbell, telephone and smoke alarms – providing life-changing independence and confidence.

The role of a Volunteer Dog Trainer is to look after a gorgeous pup from the age of 8 weeks until 14-16 months. Volunteers provide the puppy with skills and obedience training, take them along to weekly puppy classes and into as many different environments as possible. All volunteers are fully supported by the Charity’s expert dog trainers, who provide guidance every step of the way.

It is a national service with no charge is made to recipients. Since its inception in 1982, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People have placed more than 1750 hearing dogs. The Charity will be celebrating its 35th year this year.

Alec & Catherine Balchin, Volunteer Dog Trainers, say: “ Zeb, the cocker spaniel is our third puppy from Hearing Dogs. Like the previous two he is very much part of our family with everyone taking part in his socialising and training. We have made many new friends from his daily dog walks and through meeting fellow volunteers.

We are welcomed everywhere we go – at shops, cafes and sports clubs – to the point that we get told off if he isn’t with us!

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is actively recruiting dog lovers who would like to take care of their adorable puppies and dogs in Bedfordshire.

The enjoyment we get from watching them grow from an 8 week old puppy to fully qualified assistance dog makes us want to do it again.

We would recommend volunteer dog training to anyone and knowing how life changing they will be makes it all the more worthwhile”.

Jo Ellam, Hearing Dogs’ local Puppy Training Instructor says: “If you live in the area and are looking for a new challenge, then why not give something back and meet some loveable life-changing puppies along the way? We already have a number of committed volunteers in the local area and are very keen to hear from some more! As long as you have a car, a secure, private garden, and enough time to train a puppy or dog on a daily basis, then we would absolutely love to hear from you. You really can make such an enormous difference.”

To find out more about volunteer dog training opportunities, please contact the volunteering team: volunteer@ hearingdogs.org.uk, 01844 348122 or visit www.hearingdogs.org.uk/volunteer

“If you live in the area and are looking for a new challenge, then why not give something back and meet some loveable life-changing puppies along the way?

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Impetigo

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he first time I came across impetigo my son was in nursery school. I hadn’t got a clue what it was. I was most embarrassed when a member of staff phoned me to ask me to collect him.

What is it? Impetigo is an extremely common skin disease, generally caused by staphylococcus bacteria.

What does it look like? It appears as a small, itchy red spot, often on the face around the mouth or nose. It quickly develops into a blister, containing yellow-gold fluid. The blister becomes crusty and weeps, and smaller itchy patches often develop around the first one as the infection spreads outwards.

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Who is likely to get it? Children, or those who work with them, particularly in nursery or school settings, and especially if they have eczema. Also people with diabetes or compromised immune systems.

How is it treated? GPs generally give antibiotic cream, or in severe cases, oral antibiotics. Remove the scabs and clean the skin and allow to air-dry before applying any cream.

Can my child still go to school? As impetigo is highly contagious keep them of school until the scabs have fallen off and the sores are no longer weeping. If they are on oral antibiotics they are generally considered non-infectious after two days of treatment.

Is impetigo dangerous? No, generally it’s just a nuisance, but there is a rare side effect called glomerulonephritis. This is a kidney disease. Seek medical advice if the sufferer experiences severe headaches or brown-coloured urine.

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ARE YOU AGED 40-60 AND LIVI NG WI TH CHRO NIC PAIN? Back pain * Fibromyalgia * Headaches and Migraine Would you like to learn how you can live pain-free? is a new chronic pain programme which offers you a way forward to get your pain under control

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Senior Snippets Home safety check

ne of the biggest fears for elderly people is having a fall or an accident in the home. Here are a few tips on how to minimise the risks.

Falling downstairs, tripping over loose tiles, flooring and items, suffering loss of balance or slipping on wet floors could all be avoided with a little forward planning.

Install grip rails and sturdy bannisters, make sure staircases are well lit, check flooring and equipment are up to standard and carry out repairs.

Hypothermia may not sound like an accident but it is avoidable. Wear several layers of thin clothing, eat light regular meals, take drinks throughout the day and move about regularly.

Be safe with fire – get a smoke alarm, test it regularly and always have a planned escape route.

Avoid burns and scalds by not carrying very hot liquids, ensure your hot water bottle is of good quality and use rear hotplates on your cooker to prevent knocking pans off.

If you have a fall, firstly don’t panic. If you are able to get up, do so very slowly, holding onto a firm object and putting a soft object under your knee if possible to take the strain to stand. Then rest a while. If you are hurt try to get comfortable until help arrives. Keep warm and try to move position regularly.

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Chocolate Spider

Cupcakes Makes 12

Ingredients

For the cakes

100g Plain flour 20g Cocoa powder 140g caster sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder Pinch salt 40g Unsalted butter (room temp) 120ml whole milk 1 egg 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

For the icing

300g Icing sugar (sifted) 100g Unsalted butter (room temp) 40g Cocoa powder 40ml Whole milk

For decoration

Pot of chocolate sprinkles Sweets for eyeballs Black string liquorice – cut into 5cm strips 28

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Method

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Preheat the oven to Gas 3 / 175C CM Place the flour, cocoa powder, caster sugar, baking powder, salt and butter into an electric mixer (or MY use a handheld whisk) and beat on a slow speed CY until the mixture looks grainy, like sand.

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In a separate jug whisk the milk, egg and vanilla extract together. Pour half into the flour mixture.

Beat well to combine and make sure you get rid of any lumps. Add the second half of the egg and milk mixture and beat until the mixture is smooth (about two minutes).

Spoon the mixture into 12 paper cupcake cases and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked. Set aside to cool.

To make the icing: Beat the icing sugar, butter and cocoa powder together by hand or in an electric mixer. Add the milk a little at a time then beat well until the mixture is light and fluffy. Use this to cover the cooled cakes.

To finish the spiders: Pour the chocolate sprinkles on to a saucer. Take each iced cake and dip the icing into the sprinkles to make the hairy spider’s body. Place two ‘eyeballs’ on each cupcake.

Use a skewer to poke 4 holes on opposite sides of each cupcake; insert liquorice strips into each hole.

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Sunday

doesn’t have to be the end of the weekend!

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f you want to extend your weekend and fancy a relaxing break away with good food and stylish surroundings then you don’t need to go far. The Embankment Hotel set in a stunning location offering a ‘Sunday Staycation.’

A warm and friendly welcome on arrival and an early 2pm check in offered plenty of time to relax in the room or take a walk along the river. Then still time to sit outside with a chilled vino and a beer, watch the world go by and enjoy the view.

Time flew until dinner and the menu at The Embankment never fails to delight. Tempted by the range of choices including gourmet burger specials, fresh fish and the succulent Aubrey Allen steaks, the choosing took a fair while but two crisp glasses of the South African Chenin Blanc Voigner seemed to help! Starters of warm, crispy Camembert Pan fried Native Scallops & Monkfish with Artichoke and Red Pepper risotto were opted for. Excellent choices, especially the Scallops as they offered a different twist when accompanied by the risotto – filling and very tasty.

FOOD & DRINK REVIEW One of the best steaks ever followed… a 28 day aged Rump Cap Steak cooked to perfection.

Simply dressed with a peppercorn sauce on the side, chunky chips and fresh rocket salad, it was delicious.

The Herb crusted Lamb loin was a good contender and also perfectly cooked; accompanied by tender and well suited vegetables of baby carrots and leeks. With a full favoured jus, it was a succulent and very generous dish.

Delicious dessert choices included Chocolate & Salted Peanut Brownie and warm Bakewell Tart with clotted cream, but a refreshing Lemon and Mango Sorbet seemed perfect. The Espresso Martini was my choice; not exactly dessert but not having a sweet tooth, this is always a tasty treat. The cheese boards were amazing too.

The rooms have all been recently refurbished to a very high standard and are beautifully elegant, chic and contemporary with plenty of space to relax with flat screen televisions and tea and coffee facilities.

The extra touches of antique furniture add to the style. With a river view, it felt like a special space to be and was very quiet too, all you need for a relaxing, undisturbed night.

A great breakfast menu, spoilt for choice with everything from American style pancakes to full English. So, full English and Free-range Poached Eggs & Toasted Sourdough it was! Finally time to leave, a lovely treat and was a day and evening of wonderful food and relaxation. One to remember and certainly one to recommend.

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Landlords we need you

We’re looking for all types of property · No Fees · Free tenant introduction service · Tenancy deposit guarantee

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Bedford Borough Council is offering a range of great incentives, free advice and support so call us now for a free no obligation rent valuation.

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e would all love to spend our extra pennies on the fun things in life, but occasionally we have to spend money on essentials so it makes it very important to choose wisely on some of the major purchases in life and double glazing is, without doubt, one of those!

It is so important to research the quality of the glazing system you are buying and the reputation of the company you are buying it from.

Langford Windows, Doors and Conservatories is a local Bedfordshire company established in 2004 and throughout that time has developed a solid reputation for delivering high quality products and workmanship. Anonymously surveyed annually

by the Consumer Protection Association, last year 86% of Langford Windows’ customers rated their installation as “Excellent” (and since 2004 this has been 94% Excellent or Very Good!)

Not only covering the core products, we install soffits, fascias and guttering and can carry out small building works such as orangeries, porches etc. This includes all aspects of completion such as electrics, plumbing, plastering and tiling, so you have the peace of mind your new project is fully managed and all aspects finished to the same high standards the reputation Langford Windows have so rightly established for themselves.

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EDUCATION

Reeves

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live Reeves is the owner of Reeves Brass in Bedford. With over 40 years’ experience, he is a specialist trombone player, teacher of all brass instruments and has been teaching for local music services and running a music centre for 12 years.

Reeves Brass pride themselves on reputation and customer service and Clive is happy to offer free advice and information on any instruments and how to choose the right instrument for you.

Reeves stock a good range of new and second hand brass instruments plus a large selection of mouthpieces mutes and accessories. Private lessons are available for all ages and levels.

Instrument rentals are also available per term from ÂŁ45.

Instruments purchased can be returned within 7 days for a full refund (less any carriage costs and selling fees.) Customers are welcome to view and Reeves try out most instruments by arrangement.

For more information or advice, please contact Clive on 07974 953985 or visit www.reevesbrass.com

Reeves Brass Your local brass instrument retailer.

Good stock of new and used brass instruments & accessories Free professional advice Rentals from ÂŁ45 per term Private lessons for all ages from beginner to advance Trombone Specialist with over 40 years experience Pop along to my studio in Bedford and have a chat

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LIVE MUSIC FOR ALL

LIVE MUSIC FOR ALL Experience the thrill of the Philharmonia Orchestra Experience the thrill of the Philharmonia live at the Bedford Corn Exchange.

Orchestra live at the Bedford Corn Exchange Friday 20 October, 7.30pm FROM THE NEW WORLD Wednesday 22 November, 7.30pm SHOSTAKOVICH & RACHMANINOV Tuesday 30 January, 7.30pm CARNIVAL IN PRAGUE Tuesday 20 March, 7.30pm THE YOUNG MOZART Saturday 7 April, 7.30pm TCHAIKOVSKY: SYMPHONY NO. 4 Wednesday 9 May, 7.30pm PASSION & POETRY

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Castle Panic You’ve built your castle in a lovely pleasant clearing and are admiring it when you suddenly discover the forest surrounding the clearing is teeming with Orcs and Goblins all wanting to get rid of your nasty stone structure.

Castle Panic is a co-operative game where in you have to fight off the attacking monsters by working together to get your defensive forces in the right position. This is all done by soldiers that can attack at various ranges, archers for example can attack the furthest monster while swordsman can only kill the nearest ones, being used at the right moment.

You have a hand of cards & can trade one every turn and play as many as you can trying to get the right cards into the hands of the person who can use them best. The monsters are keen to destroy your walls to get to your towers and use all sorts of nefarious means to do so, outsmarting them is key to winning… but so is a little bit of luck!

Castle Panic is a simple game that could easily be played by a family but also has enough strategy to be a fun, light game for an adult gaming group as well

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160 real ales + 50 ciders and perries draught and bottled international beers

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Before 4pm: £1 ✴ £50 puts your business on the bar After 4pm: Wed £2, Thu £3, Fri £4, Sat £2 ✴ Phone 01234 822698 or email CAMRA members free No advance tickets – pay at the door Other Features Short street pass-outs for smokers etc ✴ Souvenir glasses £2.50 sale or return Wheelchair access to all floors ✴ Oversize glasses for a full 20 oz pint No under 18s - ID required ✴ Pint, half and third pint measures ✴ Chocolate and beer matching Entertainers ✴ Cloakroom by Bedford Lions ✴ Wed eve – Sloop Groggy Dogs ✴ Good Beer Guide 2018 ✴ Sat lunch – Bedford Morris Men ✴ Hot and cold food ✴ Sat eve – Ukulele Bedford ✴ Free soft drinks Volunteers Needed! ✴ Tombola and pub game ✴ Mead bar ✴ Use e-form on website ✴ Engraver ✴ Phone 01234 303221 ✴ ✴ ✴ ✴ ✴ ✴

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WHAT'SON Your essential guide to activities, clubs, events and lots more in your area. There’s something for everyone!

ARTS, CULTURE & TALKS Rushden Flower Arrangement Club, Thursday 28th September 2017 Is a Demonstration – 7 for 7:30 p.m.

By Richard Twiselton – “Purely for Pleasure” Raffle of designs and Refreshments Held at the Full Gospel Church Hall, High Street South, NN10 0QX. Members £3.00 Visitors £6.00 For more information please go to our facebook page or call Carol 01933 412847 Alpine Garden Society, Bedfordshire group Monday October 2nd 7.30 for 8.00pm This is the AGM but there’s also a talk on the Birmingham Botanic Garden.

Local nursery Plant sales (not just alpine plants), plant exhibits. Visitors very welcome £3 including refreshments. Wilstead Village Hall, MK45 3BX Bedford Floral Art Society Tuesday October 3rd at 7.30pm Open Evening with Alan Smith and Lee Berrill presenting ‘It Takes Two’.

Raffle of arrangements, refreshments, sales tables Tickets £12 (£5 members) from 01234 306432/07563787849 Everyone welcome. Addison Centre, Kempston www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk Charles Dickens the Campaigner Wednesday 4th October 7.30pm Illustrated talk by Prof John Drew, Dept of English, Buckingham University.

Setting the scene for Restless Shadow, exhibition at Charles Dickens Museum, London (ends 29 October) First in new series of annual talks to the HA (Historical Association-Bedford).

Bedford School Library, de Parys Ave, Burnaby Rd gate, MK40 2TU. Free to HA members. Others welcome with a donation. Details 07989 837819/01234 266839 BEDFORD FILM FESTIVAL & EXTRAVAGANZA PRESENTS: Moulin Rouge EMPIRE NIGHT CLUB. Thursday 5th October 7pm – 12am Tickets £15 29 Mill Street Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 3EU www.http://bedfordfilmfestival.org/

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Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 6th October 7.15 p.m.

Interested in Family History? Come along to our next monthly talk. “A March Through Time – 800 Years of Protest & Democracy” by Dr Nick Barratt held in the Drama Hall of Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk Hardy Plant Society, Cambs & Beds.

Saturday October 7th, 2.00pm Timothy Walker, former director of the Oxford Botanic Nursery and a speaker with a real ‘wow factor’ will give a funny and knowledgeable talk on ‘The flowers of Tenerife.’ Visitors welcome £4 Weatherley Centre, Stratton School, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Beds. SG18 8JH Bedford Local Group of The Wildlife Trust Wednesday 11th October Meeting 7-15 for 7-30 pm ‘Farming for Wildlife’ An illustrated talk by local farmer Charlie Porter Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ. Plenty parking available, All welcome, no charge but voluntary contributions are appreciated. Further details available under Events on www.wildlifebcn.org or at 01234 266057 Bedford Architectural, Archaeological, & Local History Society Illustrated talk “How Old is the Icknield Way?” Wednesday 11th October 7:30pm Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews (Archaeology Officer, North Herts Museum). Putnoe Heights Church & Community Centre Bedford MK41 8EB Non-members welcome – £3:00 entry Enquiries (01234) 365095. www.baalhs.org.uk Biddenham Gardeners Association Tuesday 17th October at 7.30 Biddenham Village Hall SEASONAL HANGING BASKETS DEMONSTRATION

By Lamorna Thomas Visitors very welcome Admission £5 per meeting – includes Raffle & Refreshments www.biddenhamgardenersassociation.org.uk Bedford RSPB local group Thursday October 19th 7.30pm Trevor Gunton presents ‘I know an Island’ A visit to the Scottish Islands-Mull, Orkney & Fair Isle.

Suitable for Experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential.

Entrance fee, group members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5. Meet at ARA club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF. Reg. Charity No. 207076, more info www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford

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Embroiderers’ Guild, Bedford Branch Thursday October 19th 7.30 for 8.00pm Interested in textiles? Tonight is our members’ challenge evening with embroideries on ‘Trees’ and Brexit’. Come and vote for your favourite! Lots of chat, previously loved goods for sale and information about local textile events. Visitors welcome, £4 including refreshments.

St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill MK41 7UY Bedford National Trust Association Tuesday October 24th.

“The Sport of Kings”, a talk by Adrian McGlynn, from Weatherbys. Adrian works for Weatherbys who are involved in horse racing. Adrian gives a very light hearted in sight into the various aspects of this business, even down to the choice of a horse’s name.

The meeting is held at 2.30, in the Addison Centre, Kempston where there is plenty of parking.

Tea and biscuits available from 2.00 onwards. £3.00 for NT members and £3.50 for non members.

BNTA members £2.50 Fund Raising in the Foyer – this month it is a raffle.

Everyone welcome. For further information contact Betty Thomas on 01480 860 421.

CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS MONDAYS

“Ouse Valley Singers A four-part harmony mixed choir who perform mainly for charitable purposes at churches, church halls, etc. In the North Beds area. Rehearsals are held in Sharnbrook Methodist Church every Monday evening at 7.30 p.m. performing mainly light music e.g. show music, folk songs, etc. We commence our autumn term on 11th September and we would welcome new members. Contact Sue Plant 01234 314229.”

Linedancing Mondays at Priory Methodist Church Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ Beginners/Improvers (Absolute Beginners Welcome) 7.30pm – 8.30pm www.dancingstars.comli.com/ Tele:07969847553 Kempston and District Model Railway Society Meets every Monday from 7.30pm-10pm At the Church of the Transfiguration rear church hall.

New members welcome.

Contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 or brianwoodcock@btinternet.com

TUESDAYS

Bedford Camera Club Start the Season Bedford Camera Club kicks off a new season on October 3rd, with a review of the events we have planned through to May 2018.

To learn more come along to our first meeting, it is free to non-members. We meet every Tuesday at 7.30 pm, October through April at Scott Lower School, Bedford.

Contact John Gough (07748 572845). www.bedfordcameraclub.co.uk/ Reading, Writing and all things books Tuesdays – 10am to noon Saxon Games and Crafts Saxon Way, Great Denham MK41 4GP £3 pp includes refreshments Call 07877951630 for details Bedford Advanced Drivers – Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents We meet bi monthly on the third Tuesday of each odd month in the Lecture Room at the Bedford Athletic Stadium in Barkers Lane, Bedford at 8.00pm.

Our next meeting will therefore be Tuesday 21st November. Any enquiries about the group can be directed to our website ‘www.roada-bedford.org.uk’ or by telephoning 01234 266070.

Silver lining Club for the silver haired.

Park Road Methodist Church Roff Avenue, opposite the high flats. Number 10 bus stops outside.

FREE. 2pm-4pm every first Tuesday of the month.

Various activities or just sit and chat with a cup of tea or coffee Rotary Club of Bedford de Parys Meet for breakfast every Tuesday at The Embankment Hotel 7.15am for 7.30am start.

Fellowship, fundraising and interesting speakers www.bedforddeparysrotary.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing – Beginners class.

Tuesday evenings 8pm -10pm ARA Social Club, Manton Lane, Bedford £2.50 per session, first evening free. Singles welcome No experience/partners needed. Wear soft shoes.

Keith Rose 01234 781448 keith@krose.plus.com Bedfordshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers Meetings:- 1st Tuesday evening each month 7.30 – 9.30pm 3rd Saturday 10.30am. – 4.30pm each month.

A friendly group of lovers of textile related crafts have changed venue to Flitwick Village Hall, 11 Dunstable Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1HP

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WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAYS

Local Friendship Group Welcomes new members We meet at a local public house every Wednesday at 8pm Call 07790 904736 or 07925 910639 Email: friendshipclub365@gmail.com Enjoy Irish Ceili and Set Dancing.

Every Wednesday 8 pm to 10 pm at the Reading Room, 1, Barkers Lane, Bedford. £2 per session – first evening free. No partner required.

Beginners welcome.

Ring Pat [01234 308224] for more details.

Evening Handcraft – Knitting, Stitching and lots of other hand crafts 1st & 3rd Wednesday of most months.

Enjoy craft and good conversation with a relaxed group who support one another. Plus a whole craft shop to shop in if you want to. £4.75 per session which includes any drink off the O For Coffee menu. Tudor Rose Patchwork Unit 1, Oakley Park, Station Road, Oakley MK43 7RB Phone 01234 824983 for further details.

Tudor Reeds Folk Dance Club Meet on First, Third and Fifth Wednesday of each month eve 8-10pm We are a friendly social Folk Dancing Club St Marks Church Hall, Calder Rise (off Avon Drive), Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7UY It’s good fun for only £1 incl. refreshments. No partner required. Rosemary Mcneilage 01234 405594 MENCAP – Smiley Club Wednesdays 7pm – 8.30pm A fun social club for boys and girls from 9 to 18 who have learning disabilities. The club has a band of loyal volunteers, mostly teenagers and activities include: Art and crafts, board games, outside play in the warmer months and hanging out with friends!

Pine Cones Family Centre, (behind Livingstone Lower School) Clapham Road, Bedford.

For further information please contact the club leader Jeff Smith on 07798 762 808.

MENCAP – Sparkle Club Wednesdays in term time between 7.00pm – 9.00pm a social club for adults with learning disabilities. It is held on Putnoe Primary School, Church Lane, Bedford MK41 0DH.

THURSDAYS

Bedford Gallery Quire 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday of each month 7.30 pm Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Ave, Bedford We welcome those interested in singing/playing’West Gallery’ music from the early 18th century to the mid19th century. Contact Ken Baddley 01234 310018 www.bedfordgalleryquire.org.uk Bedford Folk Dance Company Meet Thursday eve 8 – 10 pm.

Friendly Country and Folk Dance Club Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford MK41 8EB It’s good fun for only £2 incl. Refreshments No partner required Ron Law 01234 825574 www.bedfordfolkdanceclub.com Magpie Ladies Group A friendly group who meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm At St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill. (No meetings in August) Guest Speakers and social events Tea/Coffee and cake included New members welcomed Please Contact: Rosemary 01234 405594 or Barbara 01234 304960 Art Friends – Art for fun and friendship for all Thursdays 09.30am – 12.30pm A supportive club where beginners to those more experienced can develop their art work Suggested donation £4.Bromham Baptist Church, Village Road, Bromham, MK43 8JP Enquiries please call: Jackie 07880 518465, Kevin 07780 756436 or Lindsay 07960 329609 Flower School Thursday evenings 5pm – 7pm April Flowers, 90 High Street, Clapham Various arrangements covered with a demo followed by the opportunity for students to complete the same design which they can take home. Booking essential Call Amy on 01234 343335 / 07794 827137 P.M Bridge Group First and third Thursdays of each month 11am to 2.45pm Friendly duplicate bridge Good standard buffet lunch £6 including lunch, tea or coffee. Renhold Village Hall.

Tel Ann on 01234 212066 Linedancing Thursdays Kempston Hammers Social And Sports Club 134 High Street High Street Kempston Bedford MK42 7BN. Beginners/Improvers (Absolute Beginners Welcome) 7.00pm – 8.00pm Improver/Intermediate 8.00pm – 10.00pm http://dancingstars.comli.com/ Tele:07969847553

Intermediate Chain Maille Jewelry Course Thurs 12th Oct – 7pm to 9pm £15 per person Saxon Games and Crafts, Saxon Way, Great Denham MK40 4FU Call 07877951630 for info or to book

FRIDAYS

Bedford Pipe Band welcome new members.

Thursdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm Friendly & relaxed group beginners to experienced.

St John’s Church hall (MK42 0DL), Bedford.

Contact Pipe Major Donald Reid 01234 268475 Mrs. Barrett (Band Secretary) 01234 360967 www.bedfordpipeband.org.uk

Bedford Fine Companions Folk Dance Club Long established folk dance club who meet every Friday in term time from 8pm to 10pm at Hazeldene School Bedford MK41 9AT (use Hartshill entrance).

We are a friendly group always ready to welcome new members. No partner required. Contact David Cooke on 01234 823920, https://finecompanions.wordpress. com or find us on Facebook.

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Putnoe Heights Machine Knitting Group.

Meets on alternate Fridays 9.30 – 12.30 September to July Beginners and Improvers all welcome Contact Marion Sutton on 01234 217647

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WHAT’S SERVICES ON Bedfordshire Family History Society Welcomes new members at their monthly meetings on the 1st Friday of every month.

Contact Lynn on 01234 306482 Held in the Drama Hall of Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX www.bfhs.org.uk Friday Daubers This friendly group of amateur daubers meets at 5 Lansdowne Road Bedford every Friday between 1pm and 4pm to spend a few hours enjoying our hobby.

Between us we use a variety of media. If you enjoy drawing and/or painting why not join us.

If you are interested why not contact one of us to find out more – Anne 07548 840856 or Jenny 01234 824568 or email Marianne marianne.sellers@ virginmedia.com

SUNDAYS

Chill out Zone – a little pause away from a busy life Sun 1st, 15th and 29th Oct 7pm to 9pm – Free Saxon Games and Crafts, Saxon Way, Great Denham MK40 4FU Call 07877951630 for info

COMMUNITY / CHARITY EVENTS Quiz & Chips Saturday 4 November 7.30pm Great Denham Community Hall, Saxon Way, Great Denham MK40 4GP A fun quiz for all the family! Come and test your general knowledge and enjoy an excellent fish & chip supper.

In aid of The Friends of St James, the charity which supports the parish church for Biddenham and Great Denham. Tickets £10 each (£8 for members of the Friends) and half price for children under 16, from Diana Shooter (01234 213305) or Laurie Hurn (01234 364251).

A Different Brew – A Cafe with a difference’ Summer Opening Times Monday- Friday 8.30am till 5pm 106 Clapham Road, Bedford Licensed to sell alcohol with food.

Staffed by adults with learning difficulties working both front and back of house.

Summertime special – new menu and different specials every day. Call 01234 341925 Bookings taken for functions A Different Brew is a project of Beds Garden Carers (BGC) Find us on Facebook Beds Garden Carers – Learning Disabilities Charity

CRAFT FAYRES MARKETS Willington Village Market Saturday 14th October, 10am – 12noon The theme is Autumn, with seasonal decorations and produce.

Contact Jan on 01234 831687 or hello@ willingtonvillagemarket.co.uk

Craft & Gift Fayre Saturday 14th October 10am – 3pm Refreshments all day.

Adults £1 Children U11 Free Great Barford Village Hall Green End Road, Great Barford MK44 3HA Annual With Christmas In Mind Fayre Thursday 26th October 10a.m -12noon.

Free admission. Refreshments available.

All proceeds to the Lymphoma Association.

Elstow Bunyan Fellowship, High Street, Elstow are holding their annual on. For further details please contact Pat on 01234 402475.

FAMILY Feed the Birds – Kids’ Indoor Craft Session Tuesday 24 October 10am to 3pm Sessions at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm – Duration 45 minutes. £4 per child – to book, call 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PR Bedford Family Roller Disco Saturday 28th October 3pm-4.30pm Games, Skate hire & Pads available £4 Entry inc. Skate hire Bunyan Sports Centre, Bedford, Mile Road MK42 9TS

HEALTH & WELLBEING Over 70’s Gentle Exercise Classes Every Monday and Wednesday (except bank holidays) Mondays – Bedford Central Library (3rd floor meeting room). Wednesday – Bedford International Athletics Stadium. £4 per session Tel 01234 718835 www.bedford.gov.uk/sport Bedford Macular Support Group Third Monday of each month at 10:30 am.

Volunteer Centre, 43 Bromham Road Offering practical and emotional support to people suffering central vision loss or Macular Disease.

Speakers on a range of related topics.

Info 01234 781372 Hearts In Beds Cardiac Support Group First Tuesday each month 7pm Priory Methodist Church Halls, Newnham Ave, Bedford, MK41 9QJ Gentle exercise sessions from 7 – 7-30 pm under a qualified trainer. Everyone welcome, you don’t need to have a cardiac condition to join us.

Raffle at the end of the evening.

Contact Sid Luff, 01234 404671 or Ted Jolliffe 01234 327791

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WHAT’S ON MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE Curtain Up At The Mill Saturday 7th October at 7.30pm A Cabaret featuring the sounds of Swing, Pop and The Musicals! – by 5 highly accomplished performers: Siobhan Moore, Tracey Holderness, Jonathan Reynolds, Clare Emery and James Reynolds. Tickets £12.50 now available on-line at sharnbrookmilltheatre. co.uk. or from Jonathan Reynolds: 07903 252451.

Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, MK44 1NP Profits to The Mill Theatre ‘Warm Up Appeal’.

Theatrical Niche presents Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan Sunday 8th October at 7:30pm.

Tickets are £12 / £10 Concessions.​ ​http://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/​ The Place, Bedford Music on Thursdays – Luca Buratto, piano Thursday 19 October 7.45pm, Bedford Girls’ School, Cardington Road Tickets £18, Students 18-24 £5, Under 18 £2, on the door www.bedfordmusicclub.co.uk Philharmonia Orchestra Friday 20th October 7.30pm LIVE MUSIC FOR ALL Experience the thrill of the Philharmonia Orchestra live at the Bedford Corn Exchange Tickets from *£14 philharmonia.co.uk 0800 652 6717 Organ Recital: Silent Movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)

By Jonathan P. Eyre, Saturday 21st October, 7.30pm Organist of The Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich.

Tickets: £10/£8/£4 available from St Andrew’s Church Centre, Kimbolton Road. Tel. 216881 St Andrew’s Church presents A Silent Movie with Improvised Organ Accompaniment by Jonathan Eyre Saturday 21st October 2017, 7.30pm Tickets, £10adult/ £8 concessions/ £4 children are available from the Church Centre office during office hours (9-4pm Monday – Friday). Tel 01234 216886/ centremanager@standrewsbedford.org Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club Wednesday 25 October 7.30 -10.00 pm Present talented MATTHEW BASON in Concert Addison Centre, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8PN Members £5 Non-Members £6 Pay at door Tel: 01234 344423 www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/bedford duos on the English folk scene. Tickets only £10. Call 07580 183205 to book. Mill Race Folk at Bromham Mill, Bridge End, Bromham, MK43 8LP

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SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHERY

Ouse Valley Archers Currently offering a four week introduction in target archery.

Courses run by Archery GB approved coaches and all equipment is provided.

For experienced archers or those who have completed a beginners course the club shoots indoors/outdoors on Thursday 7.00pm – 9.00pm and Sunday 2.00pm – 4.00pm at Putnoe Primary School & Field, Church Lane, Bedford For further details visit our website or contact info@ ousevalleyarchers.com

BADMINTON

Wootton Badminton Club Wootton Upper School, Hall End, Wootton, Beds, MK43 9HT Thursdays from 7.30pm to 10.00pm This friendly club welcomes anyone who does or has played badminton, sorry no absolute beginners.

Contact: Freda Dunlop 01234 270638 Email: garry.freda@btinternet.com www.woottonbedfordbadmintonclub.weebly.com

BASKETBALL / DODGEBALL

Bedford Thunder Basketball club Mixed gender sessions Age 10-13 3.00-4.30 every Saturday Age 14-16 4.30-6.00 every Saturday Men’s club 7.35-9.45 every Tuesday All session in Bedford Academy, for further information contact bedfordthunder@outlook.com or visit our website www.bedfordthunder.com Bedford Mighty Eagles Dodgeball team We are a club that plays at a high level but would love anyone from any sporting ability and background to come down and give it a go as long as you are 15 and above. We have a men’s and women’s squad. It is great fun and a fantastic way to keep fit. We train on Tuesday’s 8-9 at: Hastingsbury school, Hill rise, Bedford, Mk42 7EB. First training session is FREE and then each session is only £3 after that

BOWLS

Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club We are an indoor bowls club with superb facilities We offer bowls coaching from qualified coaches for beginners of all ages whether or not you are a club member. We provide you with bowls and bowls shoes and up to five lessons without any obligation to join.

290 Hillgrounds Road Kempston MK42 8UB 01234 852291. www.kempstonparkbowls.co.uk Bromham Short Mat Bowling Club Tuesday evenings 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm (year round) and Monday afternoons 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm (September to June only) We are a friendly group of people that play short mat bowls. It is a fun, in-expensive, sociable game for all ages with a cuppa at half time. We meet in Bromham Village Hall and the first two sessions are free and where training can be given. All that you would require to bring is a pair of flat shoes or even your slippers!

Contact Sue Amor on 01234 823610 for more details and we hope you will come along and give it a try.

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WHAT’S SERVICES ON Mowsbury Park Bowling Club Try lawn bowls for FREE any Wednesday or Friday 2pm to 4.30pm.

Just bring flat shoes.

For more info about our club please contact Anne Haynes on 01234 211828 or visit our NEW web site www.mowsburyparkbowlsclub.co.uk Bedford Borough Bowling Club Est over 100 years are now enrolling new members and forming a junior section.

Probably the most prestigious bowling club in the Bedford area with both indoor and outdoor bowling greens. We offer FREE tuition from qualified instructors, with all equipment provided, we just ask you to wear flat shoes. Afterwards, you can obtain a cool drink or a coffee from the bar and relax in the comfortable lounge area. There are also restaurant facilities for lunch time meals. So give it a try, bring the family all are welcome.

Free parking. Check our web site www.boroughbowlin. org.uk or telephone 01234 340736 for more details Bedford Bowling Club Welcome Sessions Every Tuesday and Friday 2pm – 4pm The Bedford Bowling club holds taster sessions in Bedford Park (near the café), and welcomes anyone who would like to try the game. We are a warm, friendly club and the green is in a sheltered & idyllic part of the park. We provide all equipment for these sessions, and only ask you wear flat soled shoes to protect the green.

There is no cost or obligation and tea and biscuits are provided. For full information ring Ray on 305695, Warwick on 403551, or Alison on 343257. Or check out our new web site google “bedfordbowlingclub, Bedford – hugo fox”.

Bedford FC Mini Soccer Club Every Saturday at Goldington Academy 10.30am till 12.15pm.

Open to boys and girls aged 4-10yrs.

Cost per child £3.00 and £5 for two children.

Our sole aim is to provide children of all abilities with a unique footballing experience, developing their physical, social and communication skills in a safe environment. Toilet and changing facilities and plenty of car parking spaces. www.bedfordfcminisoccer.com.

Bedford Girls and Ladies FC Voluntary sports club for girls age 8 and upwards.

If you’d like to find out more info please call Jill on 01234 772668 or 07850540631.

RUGBY

Little Scrummers Rugby Club Every Saturday at Kings Oak Primary School 8.30am until 11.10am.

Exciting, fun & inspiring children’s tag rugby classes for girls and boys from 18 months up to 7 years old!

We want to bring rugby to children at a young age to enable them to build their confidence, enjoy sport & have fun!

For more information & to book in for a FREE TRIAL please visit us at www.littlescrummers.com

RUNNING

Bedford Parkrun every Saturday Meet at The Bandstand at 9am.

Join us for a 5km run around the park (dogs, children and buggies all welcome).

Register for free on the Parkrun UK website http://www.parkrun.org.uk

CYCLING

TABLE TENNIS

FOOTBALL

WALKING/RAMBLING

Cyclists Touring Club, Bedfordshire We meet on a regular basis and have rides to various places, and cater for all abilities. We ride as a group for the pleasure of riding and socialising, nobody gets left behind ! See website ctc-bedfordshire.co.uk for details of our forthcoming rides, or ring 01234 219148 for further information.

Walking Football Summer sessions at Bedford Cricket Club Mondays 7-8pm Thursdays 2-3pm For more information and to book a place please email: info@walkingfootballleagues.co.uk Bedford United Football Club Bedford United is a non-profit making football club holding the FA Charter Standard status and providing a fun, friendly, safe and structured environment to learn, play and enjoy football.

We have an established range of teams from our Academy right through to our Adults so if you’re interested in playing, coaching or helping out visit us at www.bedfordunitedfc.co.uk.

Social Table Tennis Mon/Tue 7.30pm-10.00pm Sports Hall, Lincroft School, Oakley All Ages Welcome. Just Turn Up £4 per player per session, Bats Available, Free Hire Coaching Available Call John 07921 093199 Rambling Club Friendly walking group who meet on a Sunday morning for a 5/6 mile walk.

For further information or a copy of our programme please contact brclub75@yahoo.co.uk or phone 01234 360769.

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n October 7th and 8th, nine BedPop Fun Palaces will be popping up in Bedford, bringing free arts, culture and science events to the town centre as part of the international Fun Palaces weekend.

Bedford will be one of over 200 towns and cities taking part all over the world.

This year, BedPop has teamed up with Autism Bedfordshire to offer a number of autism-friendly events. There will be sessions with artist AnneMarie Stijelia, Bloodhound rocket cars, engineers from Network Rail and artists from Bedford Creative Arts. More information and booking details at www.bedpop.co.uk.

The programme of events is really exciting and is taking place in lots of different locations, including The Higgins Bedford, Panacea Museum, John Bunyan Museum, Basement @Bunyan, St Cuthbert’s Hall, Rogan’s Books, the Quarry Theatre, Slide Records and Bedford Central Library.

Erica Roffe of BedPop said, “We’re collaborating with world-class, locallybased artists, school children and local businesses to offer dozens of free events for visitors to take part in. We’re thrilled to have added some autism-friendly events to the programme too.”

BedPop is also partnering with the Forest of Marston Vale – a superb visitor attraction.

Taking inspiration from the Higgins’ exhibition ‘A Celebration of Trees in British Art’, there will be leaf identification walks in the grounds of the museum with volunteers from the Forest.

Artist Lisa Tilley will then work with the children to create fabulous leaf crowns, surrounded and inspired by the wonderful artwork in the Wixamtrees gallery at the Higgins.

Bedford Creative Arts and artist Maria Anastassiou will be running workshops to contribute to a huge ‘living mural’ that will be projected onto the wall of the William Harpur Gallery at the Higgins.

Maria recently ran the same workshop at the Whitney, NYC. Ready Steady Roll will bring hundreds of brilliant board games to the library for the weekend and science students from Goldington Academy and Kimberley College in Wootton will be running hands-on science demonstrations and experiments in the foyer of the Higgins while Castle Newnham School will run singing, music and drama workshops.

“Thanks to generous funding from the Harpur Trust, we have been able to bring Bilimnakhwe Arts’ multi-cultural production of the Tempest to the Quarry Theatre,” said Erica. “Not only will be have a free professional performance of the show, but we are also offering theatre workshops too.” BedPop Fun Palaces is also generously supported by Woodfines solicitors, Slide Records, You Can Book Me and in collaboration with Bedford Borough Council.

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t's on WhataMK Theatre this month Full cast announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sunset boulevard

Starring Ria Jones as ‘Norma Desmond’ and Danny Mac as ‘Joe Gillis’

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ichael Harrison, David Ian and Curve are delighted to announce full casting for the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning musical SUNSET BOULEVARD. Directed by Nikolai Foster, the tour will come to Milton Keynes Theatre, Tue 28 Nov – Sat 2 Dec.

Joining the previously announced Ria Jones as ‘Norma Desmond’ and Danny Mac as ‘Joe Gillis’ will be Adam Pearce as ‘Max Von Mayerling’, Molly Lynch as ‘Betty Schaefer’, Dougie Carter as ‘Artie Green’ and Carl Sanderson as ‘Cecil B DeMille’.

The rest of the company includes Bernadette Bangura, Matthew Barrow, Benjamin Chambers, Joanna Goodwin, Kristoffer Hellström, Iain Mattley, James Meunier, Gemma Naylor, Fiona O’Carroll, Joanna O’Hare, Jessica Paul, Sam Peggs, Tom Vincent and Barney Wilkinson.

One of the all-time great musicals, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award®-winning (Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical) masterpiece SUNSET BOULEVARD is a compelling story of romance and obsession, based on Billy Wilder’s legendary film, with Don Black and Christopher Hampton’s wonderful book and lyrics. This much-loved score includes the title number Sunset Boulevard, With One Look, As If We Never Said Goodbye, The Greatest Star Of All and The Perfect Year and will be performed by a full orchestra.

In her mansion on Sunset Boulevard, faded, silent-screen goddess, Norma Desmond, lives in a fantasy world. Impoverished screen writer, Joe Gillis, on the run from debt collectors, stumbles into her reclusive world. Persuaded to work on Norma’s ‘masterpiece’, a film script that she believes will put her back in front of the cameras, he is seduced by her and her luxurious life-style.

Joe becomes entrapped in a claustrophobic world until his love for another woman leads him to try and break free with dramatic consequences.

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The Journey from Bunyan to the Brickworks Exhibition The Basement At Bunyan, Tuesday 24th October

The exhibition is the culmination of a 6 month Heritage Lottery funded partnership between The Bedford Chronicles and the John Bunyan Museum.

The project combined two key aspects of Bedfordshire heritage; the journey John Bunyan envisioned as he was persecuted and imprisoned for his beliefs, and the journeys of the people who came to work at Stewartby Brickworks after

WW2, often escaping persecution and hardship to aim for a better life.

The project worked closely with partner schools as well as the Bedford community to create the exhibition Pride Inspiration Hope.

The exhibition will display artwork created by schools including two new ‘stained glass’ windows as well as artefacts collected from the community.

Visitors will be able to view a new film shot as part of this project, which records the memories of the people who came to work at the brickworks and their families.

This exhibition celebrates the contribution made to Bedford by people living 350 years apart yet sharing a common bond.

The exhibition runs from Tuesday 24th October until Saturday 4th November. Entry is free and is open to all. Open 11 am to 4 pm (except for Sundays and Mondays) To find out more visit www.bedfordchronicles.co.uk/TheJourney

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COMMUNITY

Precious Earth Art Collective Exhibition and Bedfordshire Climate Change Forum.

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his October sees the second exhibition by Precious Earth Art Collective, PEAC, with Bedfordshire Climate Change Forum participation at Basement@Bunyan running from 9th to 18th October 11am – 4pm at the Basement at Bunyan.

The exhibition is mainly ceramics and focuses on environmental issues. Mandy Caldon, ceramics tutor at Bedford Arts and Crafts Centre, created an art exhibition in June to highlight the concerns in the world and evoke change. ‘Art is a great medium for expression. Researching the issues that affect our world has inspired artists to create with passion. We hope visitors will enjoy the display and be inspired to change. I am very excited to be collaborating with Lucy Bywater from Bedfordshire Climate Change Forum.’

Ant Sauchella, an environmental and sound artist, will perform an opening ceremony at the private view on October 9th 7-9pm. A pottery workshop will run 11th October 10-12pm.

On Saturday 14th October, Ant Sauchella will offer a voice/singing workshops. BCCF will run recycling/ carbon waste workshops and Creating Butterfly Wishes workshops will run for adults and children, £3. There will be a powerful environmental music film running throughout the week.

Contact John Bunyan Museum to book for workshops on 01234 270303. Exhibition info/Butterfly wishes Mandy Caldon, 07930673908. Ant Sauchella Sound/Voice 07944158044.

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Film

Review Hitman’s Bodyguard

Bringing together two of the coolest fast talking actors in Hollywood would seem to be an idea that would not have taken so long to come to fruition.

Now we finally have Samuel L Jackson and Ryan Reynolds channelling previous roles (Jackson pretty much all his iconic characters and Reynolds mainly Deadpool) to bring us a high concept action comedy that will actually deliver a lot of both those genres.

The plot on which the action and comedy is hung on is fairly slim, Jackson is Kincaid, the world’s best assassin about to testify against a war criminal, while Reynolds is Bryce at one time the best bodyguard in the world and now called in to get Kincaid to the court in Amsterdam safely.

Hitman’s Bodyguard is a throwback to the great buddy movies from the 80’s & 90’s where two characters who are fundamentally different have to work together whether they want to or not and is as funny as the best of them.

Jackson and Reynolds really spark off each other and the repartee between them is constantly funny as they fight with each other as much as they do the mercenaries hunting them down.

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What ultimately lies at the heart of this is a betrayal that ran so deep it destroyed both friendships and lives. As Roni leaves the convent overwhelmed by guilt and seeks out Nika to make amends the novel builds to a tense climax as the true nature of the betrayal is revealed and the many layers of their lives are peeled back.

Some choose to be invisible in our busy society, others feel invisible and lost because of the way they are treated. This moving novel reminds us to listen to others and pay attention to their lives.

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Keep pets indoors

Try to walk dogs before dusk and keep cats indoors after dark. Make sure both dogs and cats are microchipped so that you can be reunited with them if they do become startled and bolt.

Make the house feel safe

Drawing the curtains, having the television or radio on, and acting calmly yourself will help to minimise the effect of fireworks on your pet.

Provide a safe hiding place

Many dogs and cats choose to hide away when the fireworks start. Help your pet by providing a safe, enclosed space well in advance of the firework season. Dogs often appreciate a crate/ cage with the door removed and a blanket over the top. Cats like to be up high, in igloo-style beds. During the day, place treats inside the hiding place for your pet to find, helping them to see the hiding place as a place where good things happen. Try not to disturb your pet when they are hiding.

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Pets with more severe noise phobias will need further help. A new medication to ease firework fear in dogs was licensed at the end of 2016 and this can be prescribed by a vet. Any pet that suddenly becomes worried by noises when previously they were unconcerned should have a thorough health check because some medical conditions can cause or worsen noise phobias.

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Your Tarotscopes for October 2017...

by Susan Peppiatt Libra

Aquarius

A month that’s more loving than usual, with feelings of contentment and being cared for with genuine feelings of happiness and fulfilment for many; others have to decide what they really want before happiness of the same kind comes.

It’s pointless going in one direction blindly if true happiness lies on the other path.

Life is putting you through the same things again and again, without acceptable solutions. To get a on a different route, you need a new destination or start point, otherwise things are forever the same. A different life is there to be had, but be prepared to go on unchartered roads to get it.

Scorpio

Money and work and travel all figure, with dilemma over which is more important.. Something about a holiday which wasn’t a holiday at all makes the thought of somewhere new important. Keeping work happy is necessary even if you intend to move on, which seems a constant thought over the last few months.

A little uncertainty brings feeling of insecurity but also excitement especially around something new which is about to be taken on or learned. It’s a worthwhile thing to stick with despite the fears, leading to new feelings of contentment within the next six months or so. Just don’t give in now.

Sagittarius

A feeling of success and happiness is within reach, knowing you are in the right place, with the right people around you; even if those people aren’t so sure where it’s all going. The advice is to be confident rather than needy, and everything works out pretty well, fairly soon.

Capricorn

Exhilarating times in a relationship which has a lot of expectations from past connection, but not a lot of stability. Go with the rollercoaster as it’s not a boring ride, and ends up at a safe place eventually. Just don’t try to get off halfway or make things stop as that’s where the problems begin.

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Aries

Taking the helm is both exhilarating and tiring, but decisions which you make this month are some which stick for a long time to come. You may feel under pressure from others at times, but this shows as needed to make you fulfil your true potential, so suck it up, and just get on with it. You’ll be very glad you did!

Taurus

A bit of fear comes in regards health and previous worries which haven’t fully gone away. Nothing shows as fully resolved for you personally, but sit firm and wait the month out for better things. Don’t stir things up too much, as something comes to light, which clears up many issues at once in a happier and easier way.

Gemini

Annoying people seems to be around at every turn this month, but despite the irritation they cause, there is a lot to be learned by sticking fairly close and keeping an eye on what they do. Most of this can be turned to your advantage as long as you remain watchful, and ready to act when the feeling is right.

Cancer

A lot of thought about a home or school move shows around those born under this sign for October. There is also a lot of calm decisions to be made before a move is taken on. For others, a soul mate connection from the past comes to mind, seeming to make a reconnection probable before the year ends.

Leo

Strong feelings of partnerships and new places shows, mostly to do with new people. Health problems look in the past and new horizons beckon, in activities and places which are a little alien to you. Huge fun and quite tiring, so make good choices, there is always next month to continue the journey.

Virgo

Letting go of old fears and taking new chances with life and people around you show strongly.

While it’s certainly not boring, it’s also a challenge for those who have had their fingers burned before with relationships or jobs. Don’t think too hard as you will put mental barriers up which otherwise wouldn’t exist.

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Phosphites

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This is important as it now means plants can be vaccinated or immunized by treating with phosphites as either a foliar spray, soil drench or bark spray which in turn will protect them or at least reduce the severity of pest and disease attack.

Application of phosphites enhances the activity of the plant’s own defense systems.

This includes the formation of ‘necrotic blocking zones’ (dead cells limiting spread of a resultant lesion), rapid changes within the cell, production of ethylene and hypersensitive cell death (death of infected cells), production of lytic enzymes, thickening of cell walls and phytoalexin (antibody) accumulation in infected plants. Interestingly,

when concentrations of phosphite residues are no longer detected there is still protection within the crop (an “immunisaton” type effect).

Phosphites can be used in the following: 1. Control of soil borne diseases such as Phytophthora root rot or Armillaria honey fungus 2. As a spray directly onto any bleeding cankers observed on the tree trunk 3. As a means of enhancing the disease resistance of trees especially if a disease is known to be widespread within the area.

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Apples prefer a sheltered, frost-free position in full sun, though providing they receive half a day’s sunshine in the growing season they will tolerate some shade.

Apples are the taste of autumn and there are many apple events at this time of year, inviting people to try new varieties and offering growing and care advice. Apples are not difficult to grow and there are enough varieties to cater for virtually any amount of space you have.

Once established, your apple tree will need very little care throughout the year, but do keep it weed-free and water it during dry spells when the fruit starts to swell, particularly if it is newly planted or in a container. In early spring sprinkle a balanced general fertiliser around the base. To ensure the best crop, prune the tree every year.

They can be grown in a range of forms, including traditional open-centred trees, cordons (single stem with short side-shoots) and espaliers (trained to grow on a flat plane, often symmetrical and against a wall or fence). Choose your tree according to the space available.

There is also a wide range of rootstocks, from dwarfing to vigorous, but for a medium-sized bush tree or a cordon, choose the semi-dwarfing M26 rootstock. To crop well, apple trees also need pollination from another tree, so be sure to choose varieties from the same or a close pollination group.

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Apple trees can suffer from a variety of common problems such as brown rot and apple scab, often derived from poor levels of calcium, erratic watering or wet summers. The RHS guide offers advice on how to alleviate these problems.

Most apples will be ready to pick sometime between August and October, depending on the variety. As with most fruit, the obvious way of testing if an apple is ready for picking is to taste it. The other telltale sign is if there are a few lying on the ground around the tree (called windfalls).

The fruit should have swelled to a good size and started to colour up.

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t’ll be a busy month both on and off the field for Bedford Blues this October as they prepare for two home fixtures as well as a half-term rugby camp.

On Saturday 7th, Bedford welcome Andy Key and his Rotherham charges to Goldington Road in Round Six of the Greene King IPA Championship before welcoming an Ospreys team on Saturday 21st for a British & Irish Cup game which will also double up as the annual Ladies Day fixture.

During the October half-term, Bedford Blues Community team will be hosting another rugby camp for children of all ages at Goldington Road with the rugby season in full swing.

The three-day rugby camp will run from Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26th under our new successful coaching direction; ‘Learn to Play the Blues way’ as well as some seasonal surprises and a Halloween themed final day!

The Community’s new delivery initiative, launched in the summer, will allow children to experience the Blues rugby, culture and values whilst being coached and led by current Bedford Blues first team players.

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Volunteering Opportunities Volunteering is rewarding, a good way to improve job prospects and DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR BENEFITS. See all of our opportunities through our online role search facility at cvsbeds.org. uk/volunteering/ where you can also register as a volunteer and apply.

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE MONTH Youth Club – Adult Volunteer

Shortstown Youth Club is a volunteer-run club for 9 to 13 year olds. Adult volunteers are needed to grow the team. This role would suit a confident, friendly, person who is good with young people. Sessions run every Wednesday in school term time, 5:30 to 7:30pm.

Red Cross Bedford – Home from Hospital Service Become an independent living service volunteer, to make a difference to someone who needs help getting home from hospital. For someone who is communicative, with a caring nature, and a confident driver with own vehicle.

Volunteer Mentor – SOVA Become a volunteer mentor with Sova and receive full training to help clients who are facing adversity because of drugs, by influencing their lives for the better.

Sighted guide/befriending volunteers – Guide Dogs Help a person who is blind or partially sighted to get their independence back by supporting them to take up new activities. You can make an amazing difference by offering someone the time to simply get out of the house once a week.

Activity Helper with Carers in Bedfordshire Help prepare a hot meal and light refreshments once a week or fortnight at a group for carers of people with dementia.

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BRCC Administrator – Community Transport A rewarding role for someone who would like to coordinate the transport requirements for a range of groups who otherwise would have none.

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Bromham Brownies Assistant Leader Assistant Leaders usually work with other volunteers to deliver a high-quality programme to the girls and young women in the unit, ensure the safety of the unit members and oversee the administration of the unit. An opportunity to help girls have fun, friendship, challenge and adventure.

Cafe Volunteer – Bedford Guild House An opportunity to work in a friendly little cafe serving coffee, tea, cakes and snacks.

Volunteer rehabilitation Assistant – Headway Bedford Help clients who have had a brain injury either within a group, or 1:1, to complete a variety of activities within cognitive sessions.

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The Will Writing Company Mayfair House 11 Lurke Street Bedford MK40 3HZ Tel: 01234 761784

Free Will & Testament The Will Writing Company is celebrating its 22nd Year in business and is offering a free Will & Testament (joint or single) to all readers. If you have been meaning to make a Will, now is your chance to take advantage of this exclusive offer and give you and your loved ones peace of mind. By making a Will, you decide who takes care of your children and who inherits your estate. Storage facility optional.

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