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Community News

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Mamma’s House

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Prize Crossword

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What’s On

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Forest of Marston Vale – Winter Birds

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Gardening

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Useful Local Resources

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Last Months Crossword Answers

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As winter comes to an end, February is the month for Half Term holidays, Valentine’s Day, World Nutella Day (5th), and Random Acts of Kindness Day (17th). It also marks the point at which, in 2020, we were seeing the first signs of the pandemic. As I write this, I find it hard to believe that we’re about to enter our third year of having to constantly adapt and modify our everyday behaviours to help stop the virus spreading. It seems that every time we think life may be getting back to normal, there’s another setback.

While this means that there is no room for complacency, I was encouraged to read that recent research from mentalhealth.org.uk shows that the majority of UK adults who have experienced stress or anxiety due to the pandemic have discovered numerous coping strategies that have helped, such as taking a walk, spending time in nature, and speaking to family and friends.

What this signals to me is the importance of a healthy lifestyle, meaningful activities, and of course, positive social contacts.

Here at BedsLife Magazine we encourage everyone to take time out for their mental health whenever they need to. If we can stick together and support each other through whatever comes our way, we will emerge at the other end of this awful time stronger, fitter, and better people.

Until next time, stay safe and stay positive.

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community news On your Bike!

Wixams Station on track to open in 2024 The design for the much-anticipated railway station in Wixams has been selected, allowing the project to move ahead.

Portfolio Holder for Rail Councillor Michael Headley said, “I’m very pleased that we have been able to progress to this next stage. This design had the best support from the railway stakeholders and will provide a great passenger experience for local residents. This keeps us on track to deliver a station in Wixams in 2024.”

Bluelight Cycling Club is an organisation for emergency services and NHS workers as well as members of the armed forces who are currently serving, veterans or retired.

Shortstown resident, Colin Nye, is one of the founders of the group which launched in May 2021 and now has over 650 members.

From cycling 500 yards for coffee and cake to riding all day, you can meet like-minded friends and members also have access to discounts and rewards from some of the biggest brands in sport.

Each year, the club arranges two showpiece charity events and has partnered up with the Tour of Britain and Women’s Tour as part of their Ride for Heroes initiative. In June 2021, 60 members rode a UK route and raised over £21,000 for charity. They were joined by rugby legends Andy Goode, Austin Healey, Martin Johnson and pro cyclist Chris Pritchard.

The Bluelight Cycling Club encourage everyone to get out on their bike once a week. For more information contact info@bluelightcc.co.uk or visit www.bluelightcc.co.uk

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Wixams station supports the Council’s sustainability strategy to improve rail infrastructure and interconnectivity across the Borough. It is hoped that the railway station with regular services will reduce vehicle trips on the A6 which in itself has the potential to reduce local congestion, improve air pollution and provide opportunities for active travel.

Mayor Dave Hodgson said, “This is fantastic news for residents in Wixams and across the Borough. We stepped in to spearhead the development of this station when previous plans for this long-promised station had fallen through. The new station will improve the rail infrastructure so that commuters don’t have to travel into Bedford or Flitwick, easing the congestion on our roads. Investing in rail is a huge part of our sustainable transport strategy and I am very excited for the opening of the new station in 2024.”

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Learning Lunchtime talks are free events which take place every Monday at The Forest of Marston Vale.

Take a look at February’s fascinating and varied programme.

Join Jane Hamilton from the Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust on 7 February to learn more about the exciting project to link the Grand Union Canal in Milton Keynes with the River Great Ouse in Bedford, creating a waterway park and establishing a green corridor right at the heart of our county.

On 14 February you can explore Bedfordshire’s landmarks which are inextricably linked with John Bunyan with an informative talk by John Pestell.

David Fowler explores how Bedford lived through the Second World War, including the town’s history with legendary big-band trombonist and bandleader Glenn Miller on 21 February.

Looking to get fit in 2022?

Stewartby Striders is a free running group that welcomes all abilities from casual walking to experienced runners. The ethos of the group is to encourage each other, have fun and discover running and walking routes around the village and beyond.

Free sessions take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for runners, Sunday mornings for the Strollers (walking) and Saturday mornings for Millennium Country Park runs.

Join their Facebook Group Stewartby Striders for more information and to take a stride closer to your fitness goals for 2022.

The final talk for the month takes place on 28 February when volunteers, Bob and Judith, take a closer look at the weird and wonderful scientific names given to some species and tell us how they got them.

Talks are around an hour with time for questions. As there is a cost involved in putting on the Learning Lunchtime talks, donations to the Forest of Marston Vale are much appreciated. www.marstonvale.org

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Carers in Bedfordshire: Counsellor We offer short-term person-centred counselling for carers – face to face, by phone or video. We are looking for counsellors who will gently encourage carers to talk about what’s going on for them and help identify how to change or manage things in a different way going forward. You will not give direct advice or opinions.

British Red Cross – Beds, Herts & Essex: Mobility Aids Customer Service This is a very rewarding role providing muchneeded support for people who are accessing our service. Based in Bedford you will serve members of the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment.

1st Wixams Scouting: Assistant Scout Leader

Volunteering Opportunities

Here is our volunteering pick for February 2022. At this continuing difficult time, one thing is certain – many of our local organisations are having a huge impact on our local community and need your help. Here is a small selection from the opportunities we hold at CVS Bedfordshire from organisations across the area.

We invite you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter at www.cvsbeds.org.uk/volunteernewsletter for monthly news of the latest opportunities and other volunteering related news.

43 Bromham Road, Bedford Call 01234 354 366 or Email: volunteering@cvsbeds.org.uk www.cvsbeds.org.uk 8

Support the operation of this Group with up to 28 Scouts in the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of other leaders and members of Scout Active Support. The role involves training through Scouting UK and a Personal Development Plan will be created to support you and your team.

Bedford Guild House: Accounts Assistant An opportunity to join a busy, dynamic and passionate team of staff and volunteers with a shared vision in a charity with older people at its heart. The Finance Assistant will support the CEO and Board by taking on the Accounts Payable processing, reporting and ad hoc finance duties.

Salvation Army Charity Shop: Driver/Stock Generator Help to raise awareness of our local shop stock requirements with local businesses and organisations; contacting them for surplus stock, building a data base of donors, arranging collections and sending out thank you cards. Help to collect bags of donations from customers’ homes and deliver back to the shop and to move stock from shop to shop or even take unsellable goods to the local tip.

Search for and register an interest in any of the listed roles below by adding the name of the organisation into the keyword field on our Simply Connect opportunity search at cvsbeds.org.uk/volunteer

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LOVE is all you need Valentine’s Day is a great excuse for some heartshaped fun. So, spread the love at home and have fun exploring some of our play ideas.

Make someone you love a Valentine’s Card Using an old tube of card, bend it a little to make a heart shape. Using red, pink or any colour you like, dip the tube into the paint, and let your little one stamp away. Once they are dry, have fun posting your heart-stamped card through the door of someone you love.

Make Scented playdough Scented playdough is so much fun to make and play with. It is a fantastic sensory tool, as well as great for developing those fine motor skills. Head over to my Instagram page for the recipe we use. @mammas_house

Play with torches If your children don’t have torches, Valentine’s Day is a great time to grab a couple. Whilst it still gets dark early, play hide and seek in the dark, or just have fun making shapes and shadows together. You could even put your coats on in the garden and see how different the outside looks in the dark, with your torches.

Get cosy and read a book We love getting cosy and finding a new favourite book. These book recommendations, from my friends at Bedford Borough Library are filled with friendship, kindness and love; perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day. Why not pop in and get your little one a library card too, if you haven’t already.

Love Monster by Rachel Bright Luna Loves Dance by Joseph Coelho illustrated by Fiona Lumbers Grandad’s Camper by Harry Woodgate What is Love by Mac Barnett illustrated by Carson Ellis You Make Me Happy by Smriti Prasadam-Halls illustrated by Alison Brown

Random acts of kindness Show your appreciation for others by completing a random act of kindness. I’m sure you will have lots of ideas, but here’s a few: • Make a card for your teacher • Leave a positive chalk message on the pavement for someone to read • Write a thank you note to your postman or refuse collector • Hold the door open for someone • Donate food to the local food bank

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WHAT’S ON GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP CLUB – FOR THE OVER 50’S EVERY THURSDAY – 2PM TO 4PM Entry £1 Refreshments, raffle, bingo, games, crafts and more Also occasional meals and outings.

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BEDFORD ART SOCIETY MEETING FRIDAY 4 FEBRUARY 7.15 FOR 7.30 START We welcome back local artist Michael Croker will demonstrate landscape painting in oils. An entertaining evening is promised.

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RISELEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA PRESENTS A ‘HARRY POTTER’ WINTER FAIR SATURDAY 5 FEBRUARY 12 NOON – 3PM Lots to enjoy for the whole family!

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FOREST OF MARSTON VALE LEARNING LUNCHTIMES EVERY MONDAY 11AM – 12 NOON MONDAY 7 – THE BEDFORD AND MILTON KEYNES WATERWAY PARK MONDAY 14 – JOHN BUNYAN COUNTRY MONDAY 21 – THE BBC AND GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA IN WW2 BEDFORD Monday 28 – The mystery of scientific names...

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BEDFORD SUPER TRACKPLAY THURSDAY 17 FEBRUARY 9.30AM – 4.30PM A fun and entertaining time for kids who love trains.

With over 500 feet of Track and over 100 Thomas and his friends trains to choose from. Book a time slot to suit and then on the day sit back and enjoy a hot drink whilst the kids all have fun with trains.

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AFTERNOON VINTAGE TEA FRIDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2PM TO 4PM Entry £3. Includes tea, home-made cake and friendship Christ the King Parish Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP For information call Myriam on 07590 558275

BEDFORDSHIRE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH CRISTIAN GRAJNER DE SA (VIOLIN) AND JULIAN METZGER (CELLO) FEBRUARY 26 7.30 PM The Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra is delighted

to be staging its first concert of 2022 in the Corn Exchange. It will welcome back eminent soloists Cristian Grajner De Sa and Julian Metzger to perform Brahms’ beautiful Concerto for Violin and Cello.

Weber’s Oberon Overture and Dvorak’s compelling Symphony No. 8 make up a great Romantic programme for the evening.

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THE BIG BLUNHAM BOOK SALE IS BACK IN 2022!

SATURDAY 26 FEBRUARY 10.00AM TO 3.00PM There will be an enormous selection of nearly new books – specialist and fiction sorted into categories. Home-made soup with bread, homemade cakes, hot dogs, teas and coffees served all day. Plus a raffle.

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JOKES AND LAFFS COMEDY NITE SATURDAY 26 FEBRUARY 7.30PM An evening filled with laughter and more.

Showcasing the very best of established and new comedy talents – both homegrown and international, while also making sure to cater for all comedy lovers of all backgrounds. Tickets: £12.50 The Place Theatre, Bradgate Road, Bedford MK40 3DE www.theplacebedford.org.uk/shows/jokes-and-laffscomedy-nite-2/

COFFEE MORNING SUNDAY 27 FEB 10.30AM- 12.30PM The Elisabeth Curtis Centre, Riding for the Disabled, Chestnut Ave Bromham Mk43 8HP

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SPRING TERM EVENTS 2022 We are the voice for Parent Carers of children & young people 0-25yrs with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities in Bedford Borough.

We feed back your views to Education, Health, Social Care and other departments that provide SEND services.

We are passionate about improving services for our children & young people, we've all had different experiences so we need to hear your views.

Tribunal Training (Mediation, Appeals, Timeframes, Evidence) Tuesday 1st February 7pm School Nurses Get Together Monday 7th February 10 am Tribunal Training (SMART) Tuesday 8th February 7pm

We hold regular Coffee Mornings and other events for parents to come along, give their views and meet other parents. We also run training sessions for Parent Carers.

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If you’re searching for some colour to brighten up the muted greys and blues of the winter landscape, then look no further than the natural world. As the temperature drops, the resident wildfowl population is swelled by an influx of colourful and lively winter visitors to many places across Bedfordshire, including our Wetlands Nature Reserve at Millennium Country Park.

Flocks arrive from cooler climes – such as the Baltics, Siberia and Northern Europe – in search of more habitable conditions and plentiful food sources. Some stay for the whole of winter while others use our coasts, lakes and reservoirs as a ‘service station’ – grabbing some rest and food before travelling onwards.

Despite their long journeys, these birds usually look at their best at this time of year, with fresh, bright plumage, primed for finding a mate ahead of the breeding season. If you have a pair of binoculars don’t forget to bring them along so you can get a really close look at the colours, markings and behaviour of our winter bird population.

Start by looking out for flocks of teal, a small but perfectly formed duck. The males are particularly striking, and can be identified by their rich, chestnut heads and green eye patches. Females are plainer, looking similar to female mallards aside from having a bright green patch on the wing.

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Ducks can be divided into two groups – dabbling and diving ducks – which relate to how they find food. Dabbling ducks, which include teal, glide along the surface of the water, dipping their bills just underneath to get food. Sometimes they will plunge their

heads in the water to reach further – ‘bottomsup’ style – but they won’t dive under the surface for food. Diving ducks on the other hand, such as the tufted duck and pochard, fully submerge themselves, propelling themselves underwater to find molluscs, insects and aquatic plants.

Tufted ducks can be seen all year round at the reserve, but numbers tend to increase in winter with birds arriving from northern Europe. The males of the species can be spotted easily by their smart ‘tuxedo-like’ appearance. They are black on the head, neck, breast and back and bright white on the sides. They also sport an impressive tuft of feathers at the back of their head and have a vivid yellow eye. Females are chocolatey-brown all over.

These social, gregarious birds are often seen in large flocks together. They are excellent divers, and can swim up to around 15 metres under the water in search of molluscs, crustaceans, crayfish, aquatic insects and plants.

On the edges of the lake, and in the shallows and water-filled ditches on the reserve, look out for majestic grey herons. They’re usually seen alone, barely making a ripple as they stalk through the water looking for their next meal. You’ll often see them standing as still as a statue at the water’s edge, surveying for fish, newts, frogs and even other waterbirds. When suitable prey is spotted, their long neck is swiftly extended and their unsuspecting target seized.

Another distinctive duck to look out for is the shoveller. Although it can look a little like a mallard from a distance, on closer inspection its large, shovel-like bill makes it easily distinguishable from other ducks.

Another member of the heron family, the graceful Little Egret, is also a regular visitor to the reserve. Smaller than a grey heron, these birds are snow-white with black bills and legs and yellow feet. Until relatively recently, Little Egrets were an uncommon sight, but changes in climate are thought to have tempted them to UK shores from the Mediterranean.

The shoveller is often seen with its long, flat bill sweeping just under the surface of the water, searching out food. A medium size duck, the male has a glossy, dark green head, white breast and chestnut brown flanks. Females are mottled brown, resembling a female mallard, but can be identified by their characteristic bill.

During breeding season, adults develop long, wispy head plumes. In the 19th century, numbers of Little Egrets plummeted as they were hunted extensively for these plumes, which were used to decorate hats. Thankfully, laws were introduced to protect them and populations have now recovered.

In late winter if you’re lucky you may spot shovellers performing their unique courtship display, which involves submerging their heads in the water and circling around each other.

You may also see males searching for a mate trying to outperform each other. Competition for females is fierce and you may witness headbobbing displays to demonstrate strength and noisy chases, both on the water and in the air.

So as you can see, winter is most definitely not a barren time for wildlife watching! Wrap up warm and head down to the Wetlands Nature Reserve or your local wetlands, and we’re sure you’ll be rewarded with sightings of our wonderful winter water birds. Don’t forget to share with us what you’ve seen too on our social media pages – we’d love to hear from you!

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GREENFINGERS… the Alan Titchmarsh column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about his favourite things in the garden.

I think if a cross-section of people is asked to name the thing in a garden that gives them joy and a feeling of admiration beyond anything else, a good number will choose the rose. Think about it, is there anything else that offers such a breadth of colour, such a contradiction of beauty and danger (in the sense of a seductive flower and the prickly thorns that linger just a few inches down), or that offers a bouquet that has melted the hearts of a thousand romantics!

Okay, so yes, a rose sometimes can seem so-and-so, perhaps because we embrace them so fully in our lives, and I accept there is something even a little cliched about the simple rose these days. However, I will be so bold as to say this – a garden without a fragrant rose is not much of a garden at all!

For other times of the year, I will pick out certain things that give me incredible satisfaction. I look forward to these coming round, and their emergence

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is always very special. The first snowdrop in January; the first daffodil in February.

These are the types of flowers that mark a change in or a progression of the season, and that always fills me with hope and expectation. You know these beautiful elements will always arrive, but still, it’s a relief when they do!

I have also really taken a shine to the aubrieta in recent years. It’s that beautiful tumbling purple spray of miniature-coloured flowers that will cascade off rocks, boulders and other inhospitable lumps in a way that bring them life and beauty. The flowers almost resemble little four-leaf clovers, and perhaps it’s that expression of happiness and love that makes this such a winner in every way.

Finally, I would look to the sweet pea. They are just so versatile – sow individually in root trainers or in pots filled with seed compost, choose pretty much any colour across the spectrum, are perfect in borders, and you can even get the seeds in the ground in any range from November through to June. For me, they are the ultimate, and a great pleasure.

Of course, tending to a garden is all about personal taste. These are some of my favourites, but I know reading this you may well feel I have it completely wrong.

That is the beauty of gardening – it is a landscape that’s entirely yours to do entirely what you will with, and we will all agree that’s wonderful.

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BEDFORDSHIRE RURAL COMMUNITIES CHARITY Delivering a wide range of rural development and community projects.

ACCESS BEDFORD Works with the D/deaf and hard of hearing community to make Bedford Borough more accessible.

They also have a facebook social group for Deaf people living in and around Bedford Tel 07376 262 873 www.accessbedford.org.uk

AGE UK BEDFORDSHIRE Local organisation solely devoted to the welfare of the over 50’s in Bedfordshire.

Tel 01234 360510 www.ageuk.org.uk/bedfordshire

AUTISM BEDFORDSHIRE Independent charity dedicated to improving the lives of autistic people and their families across Bedfordshire.

Tel 01234 838771 www.bedsrcc.org.uk

BEDFORDSHIRE WELLBEING SERVICE Offers a range of free and confidential talking therapies and specialist support to help you feel better.

Tel 01234 880400 www.bedfordshirewellbeingservice.nhs.uk

BEDFORD WOMEN’S CENTRE Supporting women in the community who may have experienced Domestic Abuse or want more information about healthy relationships.

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BEDFORD BOROUGH LOCAL OFFER A place where parents and young people with Special Educational Needs and or disabilities can find clubs, activities and services to support them and their families Here you will find details of upcoming events, clubs and services available in the Borough of Bedford. www.localoffer.bedford.gov.uk

Supporting and advocating for people with a learning disability and challenging behaviours.

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CARERS IN BEDFORDSHIRE Local charity helping unpaid carers of all ages and backgrounds to cope with the stresses of their caring role.

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CATS PROTECTION BEDFORD DAYCARE HOSPICE Provides individualised holistic care to patients suffering with a life-limiting condition from the point of diagnosis through treatment to remission or palliative care.

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COMMUNITY VOLUNTARY SERVICE BEDFORDSHIRE (CVS ) Support for voluntary and community sector organisations in Bedfordshire.

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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE BEDS & NORTHANTS Provides help, support and therapy for those with MS in Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.

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FACES (FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S EARLY-HELP SERVICES) local independent charity offering practical and emotional support to families under stress.

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OPEN DOOR Charity providing FREE and confidential counselling to young people aged 13 – 25.

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FRIENDS FOR LIFE A local charity working to address the social isolation of residents in Bedford’s care homes

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MEN AS VICTIMS Group support is provided for men who have experienced domestic abuse in a safe, therapeutic environment. This service is for male victims living in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire or Luton.

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SMILEY CLUB (PART OF BEDFORD MENCAP) Provides a fun social club for boys and girls from 9 to 18 who have learning disabilities.

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