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Welcome to the Christmas edition of Bee Local Magazine.
Bee Local Magazine is your local magazine for Leighton Buzzard and the surrounding villages.
By the time you are reading this I am sure your Christmas shopping is well under way, if not completed for the more organised amongst you (definitely not me!). For the rest of us mere mortals there is a guide to the best shavers for the man in your life. With Movember over and Decembeard soon to be, there will be no excuses not to be Daniel Craig smooth - can you tell I’ve just been to see Spectre? Also some local presents you can buy that I think will be particularly good for men .
I’ve also found this useful scrummy “morning after” breakfast/brunch for you and your guests to enjoy, just don’t forget to make it before you go out!
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I hope you enjoy this edition, do let me know if there is anything you would like to see included in Bee Local. Finally as it is the last publication of the year, I would like to thank you for your readership and send you warmest wishes for a jolly Christmas and Happy New Year. Andrena
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YOUR SARTORIAL kit bag for 2016
He wasn’t wrong – whether first, second or last impressions, the way you dress matters and quality never goes out of fashion! Here we create your essential kit bag for 2016 with 6 sartorial staples that no discerning gentleman should be without. in perfect time to drop those hints and get something you really want this Christmas.
A tailored shirt with a cut away For help and advice contact William Young 1876. With a new show room in Leighton Buzzard (28A Market Square) there really is no excuse to start your made to measure journey. Fabulous fabrics and made to measure tailoring can help make Christmas present shopping a joy. Vouchers available.
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collar and double cuff in Egyptian cotton in classic white, blue and pink
Overcoat in wool cashmere with contrast velvet collar. Expertly tailored for a modern classic in black, navy or camel 2015 is nearing its end and if the weathermen have it correct it’s going to get chilly! A perfect time to layer those tailored separates. But the big question is off the peg or made to measure? Let’s look at the positives of the later… Something made just for you, in your measurements, to fit you perfectly, in the fabric you choose with the buttons, lapels and detailing that you want… and with prices comparable with well-known ‘off the peg’ high street names…. You can’t get much better than that! In the words of Oscar Wilde ‘Looking good and dressing well is a necessity.’
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Timeless dinner suit. 2 button notch lapel in wool mohair / wool cashmere for a sharp clean look. Classic ebony black, midnight blue or dark chocolate City suit 3 piece, 2 button, side vents, roped shoulder with angle pockets. In either Italian or English cloth for that discerning sophisticated look Casual jacket: soft structure jacket with natural shoulder line in lambs wool, Harris tweed or moleskin. Patch pockets, single vent, notch lapel. Great with fine gauge knitwear and dark denim or classic chinos Lounge suit: slim fit with notch
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River Ouzel Enhancement Project
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LOCAL PEOPLE LOVELY LOCAL LADY, NATASHA SEALE
launched her first EP at The Stables on the 1st December to a sell out crowd
entitiled Walk Awake this is her self penned debute album, Bee Local Magazine were lucky enough to have a preview of her new songs and all we can say is “sheer bliss” http://natashasingsjazz.com NAKED CALENDAR LAUNCHES AT THE HEATH INN
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The Greensand Trust is working with the Environment Agency, Central Bedfordshire Council, Leighton - Linslade Town Council and Sustrans to improve the river corridor alongside Riverside Walk. The River Ouzel in Leighton - Linslade has been described as an unattractive and overgrown watercourse. We believe the River Ouzel should be a treasured asset; providing a beautiful green wildlife corridor winding its way from the countryside through to the heart of the town. Decades of straightening, hard engineering, pollution and siltation have all taken their toll on what would have once been a delight-
ful lowland stream. The first phase, at Riverside Walk, begins this winter: Thinning the tree cover to let in more light Strengthen banks with bundles of wood (faggots) where erosion is currently causing banks to collapse and silt to get into the channel Better manage vegetation in the channel to create a more sinuous (curvy) shape Create new ‘riffles’ (gravelly areas) for fish spawning and invertebrate habitat Improving accessibility and safety Removing alien species such as Himalayan Balsam and helping native species re-establish Improved access to riverside paths. Contact Jon.balaam@green sandtrust.org Tel:01525 851019 for further details
3rd biggest town in Bedfordshire Andrew Selous MP, speaking at meeting of the Leighton Buzzard Business Collective informed the group that Leighton Buzzard was the 3rd biggest town in Bedfordshire and with a population set to grow to 47,000 there were great opportunites for business and employment in and around the town. The LBBC, a group of local companies whose mission is to get the Leighton Buzzard business voice heard at a strategic level met to put forward some key issues for businesses in town. These included
• a need for hotel and conferencing facilities. • superfast fibre for business parks. • better communication with schools, colleges and employment bodies about job opportunities and skills shortages • Accessible business recycling services Also in attendance, Leighton Linslade TC, Vinci, Grundfos, Bee Local Magazine, JamCrackers, Mini Clippers, World of Web Design, Connells, Ultravision. Chamber of Commerce. The event was hosted by ID Secured.
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01582 674829 The launch night of the Naked Ladies Calendar in aid of Brain Tumour awareness took place Friday 20th November at the Heath Inn, Heath and Reach. Everyone that came had a fantastic time and the calendars were flying out of their boxes. The raffle prizes were hotly sought after and raffle tickets sales went through the roof. With live music and food, all kindly laid on by Tracy Balen, the new owner of the The Heath Inn, the night was a huge success. Nicole Phillips moved the packed pub to tears as she recounted her story and determination to beat this brutal disease, and how her close friends had rallied round and helped her raise over £25,000 for her charity Head1st, part of the Brain Tumour Research Charity. The night alone raised a whopping £2006 plus with more calendar sales yet to come, to purchase yours go to www.head1st.org.uk and follow the story online to buy this fantastic calendar at £10 plus £3.95 p&p, all proceeds will be going to Brain Tumour Research.
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This is Yara Greyjoy, a 2 year old Rottweiler.
She has a lovely temperament and is quite obedient. Yara is a playful girl and would suit an active family with children no younger than teenagers or people who enjoy a good walk! She could probably live with a male dog. She cannot be rehomed in Luton. If you feel you could offer Yara or any of our other dogs a loving and secure home, please call in at the kennels any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Our staff will be happy to offer advice and information. Please note that we have restrictions on rehoming dogs to families with children under 7 years of age. Full details of the rehoming process can be found on our website.Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels, Harling Road, Eaton Bray, Beds LU6 1QY.Call 01525 220383 or e-mail appledown.kennels@ btinternet.com Join us on Facebook and visit www.appledownrescue.co.uk Reg Charity No. 1116848
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Leighton Linslade Rotary Club will be helping Santa during this December collect donations for local clubs and charities. Starting on 4th December right up until the 23rd December the Santa float will visit as many streets as possible bringing festive cheer to all. This year you can follow Santa on our Facebook page. So please log on and check out maps of where he is and pictures of his adventures. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Leighton Linslade Rotary Club
Wednesday 9th December : Willowbank Walk, Dovetree Walk, Kiteleys Green , Atterbury Avenue,Miles Avenue Friday 11th December : Planets Estate Saturday 12th December : Brooklands Estate Sunday 13th December : Marley Fields,Chiltern Gardens, Billington Park Monday 14th December : Harrow Rd, South St ,Lywood Rd, Richmond Rd,Weston Avenue Wednesday 16th December : Plantation Rd , Heath Court Dukes Ride ,Redwood Glade,Taylor's Ride,Badgers Brook , Riverside Saturday 19th December : Bideford Green
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Sunday 20th December: Lomond Green to Grasmere Way
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Monday 21st Dec :Himley Green, Chelsea Green, Orchard Drive,Wyngates,Mentmore Gardens ,Camberton Rd Tuesday 22nd December : Heath and Reach
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7 Easy Tips to Keep Off the Christmas Cals
Do you remember the first Monday of this year as you gingerly stepped onto the scales and your heart sank, as well as your knees at the weight (uh hum) of the problem ahead. Try these easy cheats that don’t stop you enjoying the festive season but will stop the calories creeping up behind you
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Away from the nibbles at a party. Each handful is calorie packed. The fat and salt combination will keep you reaching for more so step away.
Switch wine, beer, cocktails and liquers for spirits with a diet mixer - you could save over 100 cals per drink, ask for a long drink to make it last the same. Pick mini items when
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shopping such as mince pies and sausage rolls. Think of tasting rather than stuffing. Open top mince pies have less pastry so fewer cals.
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Say no thank you to second helpings. You wouldn’t normally eat two meals and two desserts in a restaurant so why make yourself uncomfortable on Christmas Day? At a party pick the chicken kebab sticks, vegetable crudite, lean sliced meat and avoid the brown foods (pastry) to fill you up then pick one thing you simply can’t resist.
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Creamy liqueurs have killer calorie counts !!
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Don’t buy just in case! Stock piling nuts, nibbles & chocolates for surprise guests costs a fortune and ends up in you.
Christmas is only one day but if you set out to make it a month of over-indulgence you may have regrets in January. Focus on the social side - friends, family, fun, the food will still be there next year - if you want it!
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All Present and Correct
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Looking Up In Beds & Bucks
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The Night Sky December 2015 and January 2016
See The ISS Sail Overhead…or is it Santa?
Mid-December this year sees the International Space Station light up Bedfordshire’s early evening sky. Look for a bright white light moving roughly west to east at a steady pace. It won’t flash or make a noise, and it’ll be very bright – much brighter than the background stars in the sky. Best evenings to view are Friday 11 December to Wednesday 23 December between 4pm and 6pm. On Christmas Eve you’ll find the ISS moving just 20-degrees above your south-west horizon at about 5pm.
Enjoy The Maximum Of The Geminids Meteor Shower: The night of 13 December to 14
Find A New Year Comet From Bedfordshire: Getting a telescope for Christmas? Why not use it to look for Comet Catalina. In January 2016 this bright telescopic comet can be found close to the constellation of Ursa Major, which is also known as the Plough, the Saucepan or the Big Dipper. Best nights to look for the comet are 14 and 15 January when you’ll find it close to the bright star Alkaid at the end of the Plough’s handle.
December ushers in the maximum of the Geminids Meteor Shower. If it’s a clear night stand outside in Image: Comet ISON by Mount Lemmon Sky Center your garden and look high up towards your east and seb@darkskytelescopehire.co.uk south-east from 9pm onwards. If you’re lucky you Dark Sky Telescope Hire might catch one of hundreds of shooting stars set to streak acrossTell Bedfordshire’s night sky thatyou evening. 16 our advertisers found www.darkskytelescopehire. them in Bee Local Magazine
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So Movember is over and Decembeard will be by the time those pressies are under the tree. What will you be asking for? Now is the time to pick your look and therefore your tool of choice for the job We are in the midst of the beard revival; we saw the summer of the “beardtache” and the hot trend for next year will be a beard with short hair sides and long hair on top as pictured here from on hairztyle.com.
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How To Be A Careful Consumer Online This Christmas
The internet has been with us since the mid 90s. Whilst it has of course brought some fantastic benefits to our lives, it has also created some absolute headaches as well. The fact the entire world is accessible in our homes is a wonderful thing, but it is worth noting that there are lots of internet companies out there, particularly those in other countries that can provide a less than desirable service. So how can you protect yourself against these companies, particularly when making purchases for Christmas? The most important thing
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you can do, is to of course avoid buying items from dodgy internet companies in the first place. It sounds simple, but you’d be amazed how many people still find some weird company online that nobody’s ever heard of and hand over hundreds of pounds. They are then amazed when they find themselves out of pocket without the goods they’ve ordered. Therefore, always make sure you research the internet company you are planning to buy from. Find out where they’re based, look for a UK telephone number, check reviews and complaints about them so you know exactly who you’re dealing with. Ensure that their delivery timeframe will ensure your gifts will arrive in plenty of time for Christmas. Make sure you’re paying a sensible price. If a company is selling an item at a ridiculously low price compared to all other companies, there’s usually a reason why. Often the items are fake. Over the years I’d dealt with my fair share of customers who thought they were getting a great deal with ‘Ugg boots’ or ‘GHD hair straighteners’, only to find they’ve bought fakes from a company abroad. You should always pay for goods by credit card but particularly when buying over the internet. It is worth noting that you are not protected by the consumer credit act unless you’re paying over £100, but you’re still more likely to get
your money back than debit card, cheque or bank transfer. I would go as far as to say you should NEVER buy goods from a company that asks you to transfer money directly into their account. If you decide you’re going to buy Christmas presents from an online auction site like ebay, it is worth familiarising yourself with their safety advice. You generally have fewer rights when buying goods in this way, particularly if they are second hand. Paying by paypal and ensuring that you NEVER collect items in person will go some way to protecting yourself. Only buy from highly rated sellers, based in the UK. It is worth remembering that when you buy brand new items over the internet, you are protected by the distance selling regulations. Because you haven’t had the chance to see the item in the flesh, you have 7 days from delivery to change your mind and send it back for a full refund. Unless the company specifies their returns postage policy, then they are liable for the postage too. Make sure you order things online in plenty of time to allow for this, after all, you don’t want unhappy friends and relatives whose presents are NOT under the tree. by Jonathan Vernon-Smith
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Buzzard and still going strong. Working together at their premises in Commerce Way has had its moments but as Jeanette tells Bee Local Magazine “We both have our separate roles in the business and a great team to back us up. I am sure Chris knows who is boss” We asked Chris what the secret of a long lasting local business was and he was quick to answer. “Give great service and deal honestly with everyone. Leighton Buzzard is a small town and we have built our reputation because we are reliable, honest and trustworthy. We look after our customers so that they keep coming back.” It has certainly proved to be a winning formula as MK Tyres really has gone from strength to strength since they decided to buy the business 12 years ago.
Moving to their current larger premises back in 2004 allowed for more MOT bays and a motorcylce MOT bay, they also boast a fleet of 6 courtesy vehicles. There latest development is a new online tyre price checking and booking service which is worth a look on www.leightonbuzzardtyres.co.uk. Chris’ regular antics in the workshop are posted on their facebook page including his latest “tyre art” mk tyres leighton buzzard
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garden Plant of the Month This time of year it has to be the Christmas tree. The most popular is the Nordman Fir, a dark green glossy tree with silvery underside. Excellent needle retention gives it its nickname the Non-drop Christmas tree. Norway Spruce is our traditional tree, beautiful and bushy with a strong fragrance but the needles are slightly spiky and tend to drop. Scots Pine is a very bushy tree. It has extra long blue green needles and good needle retention. For a small location the Serbian Spruce works well, a slender blue/green tree, with delicate foliage. Like the Blue Spruce, with its silvery blue tinged foliage the needles are quite spiky. Others to look out for are the Fraser Fir, another excellent needle retaining tree and the
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Another gardening year is nearly over but we still have pansies and cyclamen in flower, berries of skimmias, decorative seed heads and colourful barks to keep the garden looking good. .
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established, the spouse with the claim must be able to properly quantify their income needs. This will mean looking at exactly what his or her monthly expenses are and ensuring that in particular housing needs, such as mortgage or rental payments are included. These monthly income needs are then compared to their monthly income received in order to assess the deficit. If however, the other spouse does not have the means to meet the deficit the matter may end there. At this point a similar exercise is carried out so that a proper assessment of the other party’s income can be made. If there is a “surplus” to their needs, the client has proper grounds for a claim. A Spousal Maintenance Order if made, can be limited in time e.g. payable for 2 years or can be for life and in some cases can be a critical factor. Sheena Shah – Head of the Family & Matrimonial Department sheena.shah@ommlaw.co.uk 01525 450530
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The Gift
of Beauty The gift of beauty Ahh Christmas, the time of year when you know you’ll be given at least one supermarket bubble bath set that will end up in the charity shop. If you don’t want to commit the same present buying mistakes, read on for our pick of the top beauty buys this Christmas.
Bargain hunter? A touch of indulgence - The Forever Frangipani Collection by Elemis is one of those gifts that’s pretty much guaranteed to please. It’s £39.90, but includes a shower cream, body oil, body cream and body mist, that are worth more than £70 altogether. The frangipani fragrance is
Teens and tweens M&S have some really cute gift sets out, including a set of mini lip glosses for £9.50. The glosses are also perfect for splitting up to add to Christmas crackers or stockings. -
Gorgeous Packaging For some members of the family, it’s often as much about the packaging as it is the product. Head to White Stuff for some gorgeously designed beauty products, including a body butter for £9.95, make-up bag for £15 and soaps for £5.
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warm, rich and evokes the feeling of an expensive foreign holiday to a sunnier climate. Bliss. Looking to really splash out? Try Elemis’ Heritage Heroes. It’s an eye watering £225, but you do get 25 products, worth £425 altogether. Charity gifts Green People has partnered with the Woodland Trust on a range of gift sets, including the Hand Care Collection (£15.95), Facial
Care Collection (£15.95) and Men’s Collection (£19.95). Other great charity gifts on the market include Lush’s Chaity Pot hand and body lotion (£6.95). For the boys There are some great men’s gift sets out this Christmas, including the Nuxe Men Survival Kit (a bargain at £8.50) and the Elemis Perfect Man set (£49). Origins, Darphin and Lancome usually have some good male grooming sets out for Christmas too. One for you! Finally, if you fancy adding one to your own wish list, Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Aromatherapy Bath and Massage Oil Organic Collection is definitely worth a look. Featuring six mini oils, all gorgeously scented, this is a real treat, especially if you specify that a massage needs to be included as part of the gift…
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WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE JOE BROWN J
oe Brown MBE hits the road again this Autumn on his first UK outing this year. It’s a major tour that takes him up to Christmas and then on into 2016 for another two months. It’s a long tour, and a tough one, but it could so easily never have happened. And not just this set of dates. Way back in 1960 Joe was on the road as lead guitarist with Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent. Joe already had solo hits with People Gotta Talk and Darktown Strutters Ball so Larry Parnes, his then manager, pulled him off the tour to do
his own headline shows. A stroke of luck? Fate? Who knows. One thing’s for sure, it certainly could have saved his life. If Joe’d stuck with the original plan he’d have been in the car crash that tragically cost Eddie his - and the last five and a half decades of JB music would never have happened. Since that very first hit Joe has toured, performed and entertained like the master he is – a man with a musical skill set to be envied and totally at home with the quickfire gag and the effortless repartee that’s now part and parcel of the cheeky chappie.
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25th ANNIVERSARY CHARITY CHRISTMAS PUZZLE This year sees the 25th Anniversary of the annual Puzzle set by Gordon Gray. The Puzzle is rated by participants as one of the most enjoyable (and devious) they have tackled and, with a theme designed to help completion, it will appeal to people who enjoy doing word puzzles. Puzzlers have plenty of time to find the answers and Puzzles should be returned, with a donation, by 24th January. Four highest scorers will each receive a £30 prize. Everyone who enters will qualify for one of five £10 prizes. Copies of the Puzzle can be accessed from the web at www.christmaspuzzle.co.uk. You can register early to receive a copy on the issue date of 8 December. Over £63,000 raised for charity £5,900 donated last year This year’s puzzle will support five charities nominated by Puzzlers.
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STATE PENSION TOP UP SCHEME A new scheme is being launched offering anyone reaching State Pension age before 6 April 2016 a chance to increase their State Pension by up to £25 a week.
SEEKING ADVICE The pensions landscape has changed drastically in recent years and it is always worth seeking advice about your personal circumstances, either through an IFA or the Pensions Advisory Service can also offer you basic information. An independent advisor can help with several issues relating to retirement; how to pay off debts; keep your money in the right places and make a will to ensure your family is catered for and any expensive legal fees are avoided. We can put you in touch with an independent financial advisor, so if you have any questions about planning for your retirement, get in touch with us at info@ clarkhowes.com or call your local office.
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People are eligible if they are entitled to a UK State Pension and have already reached their State Pension age or reach it before 6 April 2016. This includes men born before 6 April 1951 and women born before 6 April 1953. The scheme will remain open for 18 months and those who think they can benefit will be able to buy additional State Pension, worth up to £1,300 a year. In most cases, surviving spouses and civil partners will be able to inherit at least 50% of the extra pension. Top up is an opportunity for people already retired, or reaching State Pension age before April 2016, to boost their later life income. It won’t be right for everybody and it’s important to seek guidance or advice to check if it’s the right option for you. But it could be particularly attractive for those who haven’t had the chance to build significant amounts of State Pension, particularly many women and people who have been self-employed.
It’s also worth noting that anyone still in employment may be eligible for the new workplace pension coming into effect known an autoenrolment. Your employer should be able to advise you on what you may need to do if you are. Anyone who thinks they might benefit from the top up scheme should seek advice and can use the online calculator to help them find out more. More information on State Pension top up and how to apply is available at www.gov.uk/ statepensiontopup. We have various fact sheets on pensions, the tax benefits and the new employer-based autoenrolment pensions legislation. You can download them at www.clarkhowes. com/downloads. You can also contact us online or give us a call on +44 (0)1525 853004 if you’d like any advice in this area.
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What a great party but now for the morning after! We’ve got it covered. Put the coffee on, pour some fresh orange juice and pull this from the oven. ta dah!
Bacon, Potato & Egg Breakfast Casserole serves 6 as a main dish Heat the oven to 180C gas mark 4. Lightly grease a 13x9� baking dish with baking spray or olive oil. 5 slices of bacon cut into small strips 1 large onion, peeled and diced 1 yellow pepper, cleaned out and diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tomato chopped 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup 1 teaspoon salt, 8 large eggs 240mls milk 1 teaspoon fresh-cracked black pepper 115g grated cheddar cheese 2 large potatoes peeled, cooked (firm) chopped into cubes.
Put the bacon strips in a large frying pan and cook on a medium heat until crispy. Add the onion, yellow pepper, garlic, tomatoes, ketchup and salt, and cook over medium heat until the onions and peppers are soft. Turn off the heat and let cool slightly. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly and whisk in the milk and black pepper. Stir in the cheese, potatoes and add the bacon mixture Pour the whole mixture into the prepared baking dish. (At this point the casserole can be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.) When you are ready to bake the casserole, bake for 40 minutes, or until the eggs are firm and the top is slightly golden. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
Serve with good old fashioned brown sauce or ketchup, or maybe hot pepper sauce and slices of bread and butter.
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What’s On 12th December 6th December Rushmere Park Christmas Craft Fair Get into the Christmas spirit! Come and enjoy music and carols under cover in the marquee with a variety of stalls selling wonderful gift ideas.
4th to 6th December Trinity Methodist Church Nativity Festival Christmas Starts with our Nativity Festival. Seniors Special afternoon on Wednesday 2 December from 2pm - 4pm to include tea and cake. Late night opening on Friday 4th until 9pm. FREE ADMISSION. All donations go towards Street Pastors. North Street, Leighton Buzzard Come and see many different Nativity sets and listen to Christmas music. Refreshments available together with activities for children. We look forward to welcoming you! Up to 24th December Mead Open Farm Christmas Kingdom. 7000 sq ft of festive fun. Mead Open Farm Bedfordshire LU7 9JH
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Mayor’s Christmas Carol Concert All Saints Church. 7:30pm
There will be Greensand Trust craft activities and a tombola and, of course, seasonal food and drink. We hope that Father Christmas may even put in an appearance! £2 parking fee applies. For more information contact visitorservices@greensandtrust. org, call 01525 234260 or call into the Visitor Centre . Website http://www.greensandtrust. org/Rushmere.html Herons View Visitor Centre Rushmere Country Park Linslade Road Heath and Reach LU7 0EB Dates in December
13th and 14th December See KidsOut at Morrisons, Leighton Buzzard and donate a present to a child 15th December
Santa Special Steam Train A 25-minute return journey in a museum-piece steam train, along a narrow-gauge railway (rails 2ft apart) that is almost 100 years old. A visit to Santa in his all-new grotto in the Buzzrail Cafe. Seasonal refreshments
Several trains are fully booked Visit KidsOut on their stall at already, so don’t delay! Leighton Buzzard market. www.buzzrail.co.uk Volunteers always needed Tell our advertisers01525 you385252 found them in Bee Local Magazine
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16th December The Nutcracker Royal Opera House Live Screening Ballet in two acts. Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including 1 interval) Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without The Royal Ballet’s classic production of The Nutcracker. Loosely based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, it opens with the Christmas festivities of little Clara and her family and progresses through a sequence of dreams and enchantments that take Clara on her magical journey to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sweets. Peter Wright’s enchanting production has a wondrously growing Christmas tree and a rousing battle between the villainous Mouse King and an army of toy soldiers. Weds 16th Dec 7.15pm Adults £15 Concs £13
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Santa’s Little Helper Young Albert Tuttle is nearly 7 years old, - far too old to believe in Santa! How does a big fat man wearing bright red pyjamas fit down the chimney, anyway? But, Albert is in for a big surprise. For, as he sleeps on Christmas Eve, a big fat man wearing bright red pyjamas tumbles down his chimney like a roly-poly pudding. It’s Santa, - he’s come for Albert’s help! This delightful new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and high energy storytelling. Oh, and the chance to meet Santa himself! Little people aged 3-7 will love this heart-warming tale, but big people will have lots of fun, too. This is a funny, festive adventure with a very happy ending.Guaranteed to have your spirits flying higher than Rudolph! 11.30am & 2.30pm Adults £7.50 Concs £6 Leighton Buzzard Theatre
Tues 1st Film He Named Me Malala 8pm Weds 2nd Film Suffragette 10.30am Weds 2nd Event Cinema The Winter’s Tale 7pm Thurs 3rd Event Cinema The Mikado 7.30pm Fri 4th Film Crimson Peak 8pm Sat 5th Comedy Barnstormers 8pm Tues 8th Event Cinema Jane Eyre 7pm Weds 9th Film A Walk In The Woods 2pm Weds 9th Film The Program 8pm Thurs 10th Event Cinema Cavalleria Rusticana/ Pagliacci 7.15pm Fri 11th Film Spectre 8pm Calendar 9 Box Office 0300 300 8125 Day Date Category Event Time Sat 12th Film Spectre 8pm Tues 15th Film Spectre 2pm Tues 15th Film Spectre 8pm Thurs 17th Film Spectre 8pm Fri 18th Film The Lady In The Van 8pm Sat 19th Film Bill 2pm Sat 19th Film The Lady In The Van 8pm Mon 21st Music Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 7pm Tues 22nd Theatre Santa’s Little Helper 11.30am Tues 22nd Theatre Santa’s Little Helper 2.30pm Tues 22nd Film The Lady In The Van 8pm Weds 23rd Film Paddington 2pm Weds 23rd Film It’s A Wonderful Life 8pm Tues 29th Film Paddington 2pm Tues 29th Film Spectre 8pm Weds 30th Film Pan 5pm Weds 30th Film The Lady In The Van 8
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NEW YEAR CONCERT 9 January, 2pm when Vienna comes to Eaton Bray! NEW YEAR PARTY GUIDE The Swan at Stewkley Tickets only £10 which includes a hot buffet, disco and midnight fireworks. Call 01525 240285 to book your place. Places limited.
One of the country’s top bands – 2013 National Silver Award winners Aylesbury Concert Band perform New Year favourites including: Trish Trash Polka, The Blue Danube and the Radetzky March. Tickets priced £7.50 (children free) from the Box Office on 01525 222283.
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in review Christmas for Kids How The Grinch Stole Christmas By Dr Seuss
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Letters from Father Christmas J R R Tolkien
The author of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit may seem an unlikely Christmas read but as a father of four every December he wrote illustrated, character filled letters from Father Christmas to his children revealing a softer side. Whilst the writing is of its time, more formal than now, his affection for his children shines through with the cast of elves, goblins and the clumsy polar bear ...It all happened like this: one very
windy day last November my hood blew off and went and stuck on the top of the North Pole ...
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