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Hello Again Is it a relief? Will you miss them or are you breathing a sigh of relief as you pack the little, or not so little ones off to school? The uniforms are bought, the names are all ironed in (or glued if you are my kind of domestic goddess) and perhaps you have a moment for you at last. Time to make a plan! Which brings me to one of my favourite things, new stationery! Who can make a plan without a lovely new organiser? If you are a woman (or man) after my own heart then page 27 is just for you. If packing them off to school is not such a happy time then read page 26 for some tips and help for school anxieties.
Valerie kindly pointed out my latest recipe faux pas. I hope none of you went out to pick-your-own fields with the intent of finding 300 strawberries! It should have read 300g of course! The recipe in this edition was taken from a 1959 cookery book and so I needed to translate Editor: the measurements into metric! Andrena Carden-White What can possibly go wrong with that! Do let me know how it turns out and if you have Advertising: buzz@beelocalmagazine.co.uk a spare jar you know where to find me, yum. Telephone: 01525 222473 Bee Local Magazine is delivered by
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NEWS FROM KIDSOUT
as football drills and skills run by Woodside FC, a children’s carousel and slushies, facepainting by Bluebell Childcare and various craft stalls. Tesco and Morrisons kindly provided ice creams and food for the barbecue, which was run all day by volunteers and proved very popular.
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KidsOut’s inaugural Family Fun Day and Supermarket Football Match was a huge success, raising over £1,000 for local disadvantaged children. Taking place on 14th August at Leighton Town FC, the day centred around a ‘Battle of the Supermarkets’ football match, as Morrisons and Tesco’s Leighton Buzzard stores took each other on in a 90 minute football match. The day was all in aid of KidsOut – the national fun and happiness charity for disadvantaged children, whose head office is in Leighton Buzzard town centre. From 3-5pm KidsOut laid on family activities and games including a bouncy castle, tombola, Frisbee Golf, as well
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nesses; a £60 Pizza Express voucher, a Marshall Amplification goodie bag, a fabulous Tesco v Morrisons cake made by LinziMarie’s Cake Supplies, £80 photography gift voucher for SF Digital Studios, a spray tan at Bare Essentials and many more – huge thanks to all generous donors. The football match kicked off at 5pm, but not before the players took part in a
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Jazzercise warm up run by Keri Donnellan. With referee Chris O’Donnell overseeing proceedings with linesmen Dean Carney and Elliott Wright, the first goal was scored by Tesco at 30 minutes in. Morrisons fought back but
it was not enough, with Tesco triumphant in the end 3 – 1. Charlie Furlong, Tesco Grocery Manager who organised their team, said: “It was amazing to see so many different parts of the community come together for a great cause, not to mention both teams had great fun in the process.” Katharine Smith, Community Champion at Morrisons Leighton Buzzard agreed, saying: "It's been great fun helping to organise the charity football match. I would like to thank everyone for all their support leading up to the event and on the day. I was so pleased how well natured it was despite playing against our rival supermarket. Special thanks to the Morrisons footballers; we may have lost the match but we have helped raised over £1,000 for KidsOut" Local band Blues Before Midnight treated guests to a great performance after the match, with the final spectators leaving well after dark. Equally as important as fundraising, the event enabled KidsOut to reach a new audience of people in the local community. This event would not have been possible without the amazing support from all volunteers – special thanks in particular go to Katharine Smith from Morrisons and Charlie Furlong from Tesco. KidsOut would also like to thank all local businesses who donated prizes, Blues
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Before Midnight, Woodside FC, Alan Brandham, Chris O’Donnell, Dean Carney and Elliott Wright, Keri Donnellan, all stallholders, players, Pierre Cochran for printing the shirts and of course Debbie Dunstan at Leighton Town FC for providing their venue. Congratulations to Tesco!
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More successful fundraising not to mention a lot of fun was to be had at the Leighton Buzzard canal festival in July as volunteers from LB Connect business networking group joined KidsOut on their tombola and hook a duck stall. The day raised in the region of £600 to help local disadvanted children. KidsOut’s next local fundraising event is a Question of Trivia Quiz Night on 16th September at Leighton Buzzard Rugby Club. It costs just £15 per person, including games package and delicious supper. For more information on KidsOut or any of our events, please email info@kidsout.org.uk or call 01525 385252. See page 38 for details.
Anyone who has been to their local supermarket in the last couple of weeks will have noticed we are undergoing a huge refurbishment here in Leighton Buzzard. The chaos will be worth it with wider, brighter aisles, build your own pizza and a great selection of children’s clothes from Nutmeg not to mention our new look customer cafe.
July and August have been very busy for us. We are very proud of the Morrisons’ men who took part in August’s charity football match, they trained hard for the event and we are already planning the come-back! Best of all it raised over £1000 for KidsOut.
Dovery Down, Stanbridge Village, Greenleas School, Hockliffe School, Linslade Lower, Mary Bassett, Kye Vincent, Husborne Crawley Lower School, Dementia UK Leighton/ Linslade Homeless, 7th Day Adventists, Leighton/ Linslade Cancer Support, Swiss Cottage, Leighton Buzzard Day Care Centre, Swiss Cottage, Leighton Day Care Centre, Carrington House Nursing Home , All Saints Church, Stanbridge Lower, Leyden Lower, Pulford Lower, Kidsout Our customers are great and we would like to thank them for the donations and generosity. If anyone would like to donate,we have an ongoing collection trolley for food in the store which is distributed ever Saturday to Leighton Buzzard homeless by the 7th Day Adventists at Leighton Buzzard Day Centre. Morrisons also give food on a weekly basis with our redistribution of edible food that has past its best before date.
Through the generosity of our customers and our staff we have helped a number of organisations this July/August
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news Literary Charity comes to Leighton Buzzard
even more children and tackle illiteracy in a new area. Our volunteers are invaluable to our organisation and we’re hopeful that we will build a strong network in the area’. You can find out more about Beanstalk and how to get involved with their cause at www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk or call 01604 720969.
Rugby Heritage Children’s literacy charity Beanstalk, who has already been working in primary schools across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes, will be moving into Leighton Buzzard in the next school year. Sadly nationally 11% of children are leaving primary school unable to read well. Beanstalk, which has been supporting children for over 40 years, aims to rewrite this story through providing dedicated one-to-one support to children in local primary schools. This is done through recruiting and training reading helpers, with each providing 2 sessions of support per week to the same children for a full year. This provides much needed consistency and support to those children who need it most. Charity Representative, Rebecca Carter, said: ‘This is a great opportunity for Beanstalk and we are really excited to be able to support
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day, with contributions from Milton Keynes’ local clubs, ladies teams, schools and the more recent events of the Rugby World Cup, the Web Ellis Cup Tours and Fanzone events in 2015. Local Rugby enthusiasts should not miss the opportunity to discover more about their game in MK. Visit the website: www.rugbyheritagemk.org.uk Mud, Sweat and the Rule of Law’ by Marion Hill is available to buy through www.livingarchive.org.uk and costs just £5 & £2 p&p. All proceeds will help raise funds for Living Archive Milton Keynes.
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Living Archive launch a new book and website to celebrate Rugby heritage in Milton Keynes Inspired by the Rugby World Cup hosting three international games last year, Living Archive embarked on a Heritage Lottery Funded project to capture the sport locally. One year on and the local charity have launched a book, website and 10 digital stories that capture passion, courage and above all sense of community inspired by the game of Rugby. ‘Mud, Sweat and the Rule of Law’ by Marion Hill and www. rugbyheritagemk.org.uk Featuring stories and facts from 1870 to the present
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Emetophobia – is this the worst phobia to have? Emetophobia (fear of vomiting or sick) is probably the worst phobia to have. Why is that? Well, most other phobias can be avoided. If you are scared of flying you don’t have to fly, if you are scared of escalators or lifts you can take the stairs. Unfortunately if you have Emetophobia you never know when you might be exposed to someone being sick, hear someone vomiting, or be exposed to germs that could cause you to be ill and make you vomit. The scenarios are endless and it is exhausting to be constantly worrying about or trying to avoid these situations. Emetophobia is a severe condition that stops people living a normal life and massively affects the lives of people around them. Some sufferers have refused chemotherapy and even decided not to have children because the thought that they might be sick was too terrifying to contemplate.
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can also be affected. They are usually intelligent, well presented, below average weight, they:• rarely eat out in restaurants and avoid chicken, spicy or unusual food, • don’t drink or they restrict alcohol intake, avoiding pubs & clubs where others may drink heavily, • dislike dinner parties, weddings, social events and crowded rooms which can lead to anxiety or panic attacks, • avoid flying or travelling by boat and public transport, preferring to travel by car and driving themselves. Sometimes as a parent the first clue you might get that your child has a problem is noticing that they don’t want to go to school or they are becoming more anxious and worried about things, focusing on hygiene and avoiding germs or possibly showing some OCD symptoms.
feel in control. As a result they will have high social anxiety and will often suffer from low self esteem. They tend to brood on things and have a negative view of their ability to overcome emetophobia, they will often have a black and white style of thinking, be very perfectionist and catastrophic in their thinking.
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Back to School Fears by Kate Duggan
While many children run through the classroom door each day, with barely a backwards glance, others, sadly, do not find the school experience such a happy one. The occasional grumble is rarely anything to worry about, but if your child frequently seems unhappy, you may need to intervene. Early intervention can help to avoid long-term issues, and your child is more likely to develop a love of learning if they enjoy the whole school experience. There are a range of reasons your child may dread going to school, from bullying, to being shy or particularly sensitive to noisy situations. They may simply not like their teacher, or struggle with being separated from you. Try to figure out exactly what’s bothering your child, and if there’s anything you can easily do to fix it. Would arranging some play dates help them to make friends? Could changing to packed lunches ease their dread of dinner time? Do they need more quality one-on-one time with you, to help them feel more secure when you’re not together?
teacher, and, if needs be, the headteacher. They will be well used to dealing with a wide range of issues, from bullying to a lack of confidence, and should work with you to ease any problems. Do speak to your child about this first however, as you going into school could be exactly what they’re dreading and may make them clam up next time there’s a problem. The website www.bullying.co.uk has a wealth of advice for parents whose child is being bullied, and the charity, Family Lives offers a free, confidential helpline for parents on all aspects of raising a child, including issues with school. Call 0808 800 2222 or visit the website: www.familylives.org.uk for more information.
It isn’t always easy to get to the bottom of a child’s reluctance to walk through the school gates. Sometimes they can’t explain what it is that makes them scared. Raise the subject when they’re feeling relaxed and up for talking, ie not right after school, when they’re tired, or when they want to just go and play. If your child is older, they may find it easier to open up to another family member or family friend, who isn’t involved in making them go to the place they dread every day. Once you have a better idea of what the problem is, book a time to speak to your child’s
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dodopad.co.uk I can’t do a piece on stationery without mentioning my beloved DoDo Diary. Not just a diary but a little bit of entertainment everyday. Cleverly organised with a page per day and columns that can be labelled with family members or projects, plus doodle space, silly facts and more. I have never found them particularly attractive but this is made up for by the range of leather slip covers and swarovski crystal pens, inserts and accessories.Visit DoDo Towers on their site and explore the maze - Madness!
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In the Garden
Your September Garden
This is the time to enjoy the flowers from late perennials such as sedums, Japanese anemones and asters. You are hopefully busy reaping the rewards of your harvest from your fruit or vegetable patch. It’s also time to get out and start planting spring-flowering bulbs for next year. Make the most of the remaining warmth while you can!
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lawn from seed. • Harvest sweetcorn when the tassels turn brown. Dig up remaining maincrop potatoes. Store in a hessian sack with some slug pellets. Root vegetables are keep best in sharp sand. • Plant garlic, winter lettuce, turnips, spring cabbages and autumn onion sets in the vegetable garden. • Begin moving tender plants into sheltered positions or into the greenhouse or conservatory.
Plant of the Month Anemone Japonica Keep life and light in the garden for the darkening nights of autumn with the Japanese Anemone. As the summer garden plants wind down, the Japanese Anemone blooms reliably from August through October, in sun or shade. Stunning shades of pink and white flowers are produced en masse. Growing to around 90-120cm, this perennial is ideal for the middle or back of border show where it will serve as a long-lasting addition to the summer border plants. Favourite varieties include Queen Charlotte (pink), Honorine Jobert (white) and September Charm (rosy pink) and ‘Pamina’ (double pink pictured)
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When should I set up my Personal Injury Trust?
To protect your award and ensure your eligibility to both current and future state benefits and assistance is not affected, you may choose to set up a Personal Injury Trust (also called a PI Trust).
What is a Personal Injury Trust? A Personal Injury Trust is a trust fund for people who have received compensation following a personal injury. They are sometimes referred to as a special needs trust or compensation protection trust.
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It is advisable to set up your trust as soon as possible, ideally before any personal injury compensation payment (either interim or final settlement) has been received. However, you usually have up to 52 weeks, from when you first receive either an interim or final settlement pay-out, to place the funds into a PI Trust before your benefits are affected.
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Stamp collectors assemble Whether you’re a stamp collector who is unsure whether a rare stamp you have is genuine or in the position of having inherited a stamp collection and not knowing its worth, pop along to the Milton Keynes Philatelic Society’s Stamp Fair and all of your questions could be swiftly answered by resident stamp genius Auction Manager Colin Avery. On Saturday 10th September the Methodist Hall in Queensway, Bletchley will host Apex Auctions’ second Stamp Fair between 10am and 4pm. There will be a number of stamp dealers and members selling stamps and coins as well as the former Bletchley Park Post Office with their special covers. There will also be a charity stamp auction and refreshments will be available all day. If you would like to see Colin Avery about a stamp query you’ll need to book an appointment by emailing valuations@miltonkeynesphilatelicsociety.co.uk giving as much detail as possible on the item(s) together with a contact telephone number. For further details please visit www.miltonkeynesphilatelicsociety.co.uk or call 01908 521220.
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Tomato & Apple Chutney
September is a lovely time of year and even the smallest garden apple tree seems to produce an abundant crop but what to do with all those apples! If you are not fortunate enough to have a greenhouse you may also find yourself with a crop of unripened tomatoes. Here is a perfect recipe to use both. This comes from a Good Housekeeping cookery book printed in 1959 and so the measurements are in “old money”. I have done my best to convert them all but for some readers I am sure the old ways are still the best. Ingredients 4lbs (1.8kg) unripened tomatoes 2lbs (907g) apples 1lb (453g) onions 0.5oz (14g) bruised root ginger 1.5lb sultanas or chopped figs 0.25lb (113g) sugar quarter tsp cayenne pepper 1oz (28g) salt 1oz (28g) garlic finely chopped 1 quart (2 pints or 1.186 litres) vinegar Method Slice and chop the tomatoes, peel and core the apples, and cut in thick slices; chop the onions. Tie the ginger in muslin. Put all the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to the boil, and simmer gently until the vegetables are tender and the chutney of the desired consistency. Remove the ginger. Pot and cover. Tips A good chutney should be smooth to the palate, with a mellow flavour. Two points to remember are 1. Slice or mince the ingredients finely and 2. Allow long, slow cooking. This softens the fruit and blends he flavours. Cooking should be continued until the chutney is of a jam-like consistency. Salt and seasoning can be adjusted for taste. Remember to start saving jars for storage.
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Semptember Every Sunday Band Concerts Parson’s Close Recreation Ground 3pm every Sunday 3rd September Pop Up Market Leighton Buzzard Town Centre 3rd September 15th Annual Slapton Village Fete 4th September ABF The Soldiers’ Charity RideThe Five Bells Pub in Stanbridge, Bedfordshire 4th September Fun Ride for Horse Owners 9am-12 noon. Enjoy the last of summer with your favourite horsey companion at the second Ashridge Fun Ride Follow our fabulous two and a half hour way-marked trail through stunning landscapes not normally open to horseriders. Optional log-jumps along the way. Rosettes for all.
Pre-booking only on 01442 851227 (choose option 2). Adults £20, children (12 – 16 years) £10. 10th September Stamp Collectors Valuation day see page 38 10th & 11th September Tri For Life Triathalon at Woburn Abbey raising funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH) and Melanoma Focus Cancer Research. http://www. woburnabbey.co.uk/events/ charitable/triforlife/ 16th September KidsOut Question of Sport quiz see page 38 for details 17th September Galliard Wind Ensemble Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre 7.30pm Music by Holst, Malcolm Arnold, Britten Sullivan, Paul Patterson and more Tickets from Box Office 0300 300 8125 or www. leightonbuzzardlibrarytheatre. co.uk
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17th September Farmer’s Market, Leighton Buzzard Town Centre 18th September Tea and homemade cake sale at Potash Nursery see page 31 for details. 24th September Craft Market, Leighton Buzzard Town Centre 24th September Mark Niel Poet Laureate of Milton Keynes, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church, Eaton Bray, Something a bit different,expect an hilarious night out. Mark has won many Poetry Slams, he gigs on the poetry and comedy circuit,Tickets priced £7.50 (children free) from the Box Office on 01525 222283. Sat 24th September Pete’s Dragon Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre 5pm Mr Meacham, a woodcarver, tells stories about a dragon that lives deep in the woods his daughter believes that these are just tales until she meets Pete, an orphaned boy He lives in the woods with his best friend Elliot, a giant friendly dragon. 25th September Sand & Motorcycles at Leighton Buzzard Railway, Pages Park, LU7 4TNTel: 01525 373888 www.buzzrail.co.uk 1st October Charity Race Night at Cedars School see page 38
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