Issue: 34 – Summer Edition 2015
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A FUN DAY FOR ALL THE FAMILY! Sunday 23rd August Family Fun Day 10am – 4pm Refreshments Bouncy Castle Giant Jenga Giant Chess Giant Connect 4 Target Maths Hoops Bean Bags Sacks (for races) Variety of balls (football/rounders/tennis etc) Uni hock sets kwick Cricket Sets Skipping ropes Various board games Arts & Crafts
Junior Group Coaching (under 10’s) Junior Group Coaching (over 10’s) 15 minute free swing checks Junior Pitch and Putt competition (to be held on the driving range) All junior golfers must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Alongside the above activities a crazy putting competition will be set up on the putting green for all participants to take part in. All group sessions will be on a first come first served basis (pre-booking advised as numbers in groups will be limited for safety reasons)
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Welcome to July A busy month for Bedford with plenty on offer locally for the Summer months. Bedfringe is nearly here! For all music, arts & theatre lovers, it all starts on July 23rd - take your pick from over 200 performers from around the globe… more on page 5. There is FREE fun on the Mound for all the family on July 12th and 19th, The Bedfordshire Games on July 7th – supporting athletics for people with learning disabilities, YOPEY celebrate 10 years and we meet the fantastic young people that have won these awards in Bedfordshire. More awards for three of our fantastic local organisations – presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honour for volunteers, see page 14. Save the date! July 10th is the Bedfordshire Business Women Summer Ball in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. A fantastic evening lined up at The Sharnbrook Hotel so please do come along and support this very worthy cause, more details on page 22. Inside! Two great competitions, ideas for Summer Days Out, Health & Beauty and our Charity of the Month, The MS Therapy centre – and for all the foodies, try our Eton Mess recipe Pavilion style and discover the delicious taste of Indian Street Foods! Read even more articles online! www.communitylifemag.co.uk
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Bedfringe and Bedford Film Festival...........................................................5 Win a Hamper!.......................................................................................................6 A Whole Mound of Fun....................................................................................7 Bedfordshire Games............................................................................................9 The Queens Voluntary Awards.................................................................. 14 Summer Activities............................................................................................. 17 YOPEY Celebrate 10 Years............................................................................ 20 The MS Therapy Centre.......................................................................24 & 25 Indian Street Food............................................................................................. 30 Garden Tips........................................................................................................... 33 Hopi Ear Candles................................................................................................ 35 Tarotscopes................................................................................................36 & 37 Ear, Nose & Throat problems...................................................................... 39 Recipe – Eton Mess.......................................................................................... 41 What’s On...................................................................................................42 & 43 Voluntary Opportunities............................................................................... 44 Take me Home.................................................................................................... 45 Mini Ads & Services.......................................................................................... 47
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Free family summer shows will be staged on the Bedford Castle Mound alongside the River Great Ouse on Sunday July 12th and 19th. Sponsored by BedfordBID under the Love Bedford brand, there will be 'Castle Comedy for Kids' and 'Amazing Bedford People'. Amazing Bedford People has been tailor-made for a Bedford audience and will tell the story of some of Bedford's heroes through the ages. Castle Comedy for Kids will have oodles of fun for children of all ages, so be prepared for lots of laughs, comedy and silliness with some top children's comedians and entertainers. "Bedford's got a whole lot of history and some pretty amazing people and we are going to tell you their story. Our 'light hearted' theatre production will literally whizz you through history. Both Amazing Bedford People on July 19th shows at 12.00 - 1.00 / 2.30 - 3.30 / 5.00 - 6.00, and Castle Comedy for Kids on July 12th shows at 12.00 - 1.15 and 3.00 - 4.15, will involve audience participation and will be just the thing for a fun family afternoon," said Karen Fryc of Get Into Bed Ltd who is co-ordinating the events with actress Cally Lawrence of No Loss Productions and Castle Comedy's Paul Revill Christina Rowe of BedfordBID which represents 550 levy-paying businesses and promotes the town centre under the Love Bedford brand said: "Free events and activities which encourage people to come into town are great for business. Parking in town is free on Sundays and many of our biggest and best shops and restaurants are open so there is plenty for families to enjoy alongside the summer shows.” Full details of events and special offers run by businesses in association with the shows will be updated regularly on www.lovebedford.co.uk
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DON’T MISS THE BEDFORD FESTIVAL FRINGE THIS SUMMER! From 23rd July - 1st August, over 90 acts and 200+ performers from around the globe will showcase their talent on the Bedford Festival Fringe stage, Bedford School’s brand new town centre based theatre, The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s. Hosting a wide range of events such as comedy, live music, theatre, dance, spoken word, film, workshops and poetry there are acts from as far as China, USA and South Africa visiting our town as well as homegrown talent.
As part of the fun, Bedford Film Festival Brings a huge man-eating shark and talking Bear to Bedfringe! Bedford Film Festival will be bringing a huge man-eating shark and a talking bear to Bedford as it screens two films chosen by film lovers in the town, Jaws and The Jungle Book, during Bedfringe 2015. The films were nominated as part of Bedford Film Festival’s film ‘election’ which saw film lovers across the town pick their favourites from a list of 10 classics. The Jungle Book - 30th July at 10am This Disney animated, musical classic, nominated by Emma Garrett, Co-Director Kiosk at the Park and Pavilion at the Park, tells the story of Mowgli a human child who is raised by a family of wolves and guided back to a nearby man-village by Baloo the bear and Bagheera the Panther. Jaws - 31st July at 8.30pm Steven Spielberg’s classic adaptation of the best-selling book was nominated by Sarah Cox, Editor of Bedfordshire on Sunday. When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, a marine scientist and grizzled fisherman set out to stop it. Jaws is considered by many to be perfect cinema. Both films will be screened at the brand new Quarry Theatre at St. Luke’s. Co-Founding Director of Bedford Film Festival, Paul Hutchinson, said: “We’re so excited to bring these classic films to Bedford for our Bedfringe screenings, and even more so because they’ve been chosen by film lovers in the town. This will be a perfect warm up to our full festival, which this year runs from 11 September – 14 October 2015.” Tickets for both films can be purchased at www.BedfordFilmFestival.org and are priced between £3 and £6.50 ADVERTISING OFFERS - ARTICLES & LOCAL NEWS – WHAT’S ON EVENTS – NOTICEBOARD – BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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Bedfordshire Games, July 7th
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n 1989, a group of people who worked with pupils with severe learning disabilities (SLD) and complex and profound multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) were concerned with the sparseness of athletic events in Bedfordshire for them once they left school. An athletic meeting was organised in July that year for teenagers and adults with SLD and it was so successful that it has been held every year since then and continues to give great pleasure to hundreds of competitors. Since then, 100’s of people with SLD and PMLD in Bedfordshire have been given the opportunity to take part in an athletic event which is meaningful, relevant and enjoyable and where they feel valued. The Games also play an important role in raising the awareness of those outside the learning disability community of the abilities of all the competitors. The event is always held on the first Tuesday in July at Bedford International Athletic Stadium. In 2014, approximately 330 competitors participated in a total of 74 track and field events; competitors take part in activities that are appropriate to their needs and abilities so they are able to achieve their potential. The event is organised by a small committee of volunteers and this year the committee received the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire’s Citizenship Award and in 2013 they were presented with the Bedford Borough Council Disability Sports Award. As well as the work of the committee, the continuing success of the event is dependent on the involvement of groups in Bedfordshire who work with teenagers and adults with SLD/PMLD. The Games involve not only competitors from adult care centres, day resource centres, residential care homes and special schools, but also NHS and local authority employees who are specifically involved with adults with learning disabilities. Track and field marshals on the day represent the wider community, including local upper schools and Police Community Support Officers. The awarding of medals by specially invited guests helps to
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reinforce the importance of the event and that it is valued by all. Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation funded the 2014 and 2015 games. The 2014 event was also supported by the Bedford Borough Council Members’ Ward Fund. Support this year includes the printing of the programmes by Bedford College. Many other donations have been received in previous years, from MENCAP, Bedford Lions, Bedford Masons, MacIntyre Care Homes and Home Farm Trust Family and Friends. We are always very grateful for the continuing support we receive. Please do come along to support us and enjoy the day on the 7th July!
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We are delighted to have been associated with Bedford & County Golf Club for the past 22 years during which time, together with a festive ball, we have been able to raise in excess of £440,000 in support of local charities and good causes Nick Kier, Founder Bedford St. Georges Charity Fund.
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Social events include a bridge club, casino nights, quiz nights, dining in evenings, but most importantly we are a venue where members can simply relax with family or colleagues for a chat, a drink and something to eat. We also care about the environment and work with both the RSPB and Forestry Commission to ensure that whilst on the golf course you are guaranteed the opportunity to enjoy the flora, fauna and wildlife (Barn Owls bred in one of our boxes last year) Interested in becoming part of this very progressive golf club?
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Three Bedfordshire organisations have won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work in their communities. The awards were created in 2002 to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee and winners are announced each year on 2nd June- the anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation. The QAVS is described by the Cabinet Office as “the MBE for volunteer groups”
Bedford and District Handicapped Rider’s Association (BDHRA) at Willington Offering riding as therapy to disabled adults and children, it has been entirely led by volunteers for over 53 years and operates from a purpose-built riding centre which was recently refurbished following a successful fund-raising campaign.
Mr Mike Tyler and his wife Elizabeth from BDHRA attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May where they met the Queen and other winners of this year’s award. www.bdhra.co.uk
The Airfield Volunteer Fire Service at Old Warden Aerodrome
The Airfield Volunteer Fire Service was formed in 1994 and, 21 years on, is considered to be one of the best and highly respected Lower Category Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services in the UK. Their work ‘protecting the world’s aviation heritage’ is widely recognised within aviation circles. The members offer dedication, commitment and hard work to ensure that the service maintains and develops this status. There is a very clear ambition to achieve the highest standards and to develop further to provide a volunteer fire service for the benefit of the public and in particular to the Shuttleworth Collection and the communities of Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. www.avfs.org
The Forest of Marston Vale at Marston Moretaine
Volunteers are the life blood of the Vale and carry out a wide variety of tasks, all contributing to the creation and maintenance of the Forest. As ever, they are the friendly face of the Forest for this and so much more. Two of their volunteers, Joan Ferguson and Nigel Davis also attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace this May. “I’m thrilled that our volunteer group has received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service” said Nick Webb the Forest of Marston Vale Trust’s CEO. “Well over 100 people regularly volunteer time and skills to help create this wonderful Community Forest and they are an absolutely vital part of our team. We’re always looking for more volunteers, so please get in touch”. www.marstonvale.org The presentation of all awards will be made later in the summer by the HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, on behalf of the Queen.
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Summer Holidays are here ! Days Out and places to Visit…
Birds of Prey Centre, Wilstead
There are over 200 birds of prey from around the world at the Birds of Prey Centre in Wilstead. There are plenty of activities on offer including exciting flying displays with eagles, hawks, owls, falcons and kites. Kids can also learn about the different types of birds and their habitats as well as the importance of conservation. Open: 10am – 5pm Tickets: Adults £10, Senior £9, Child £7
Thurleigh Farm Centre, Thurleigh
A diverse experience with a huge variety of animals but also trampolines, roller blading rink, crazy golf, maize maze, pony rides, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, fire engine ride and pedal kart track. www. thurleighfarmcentre.co.uk Open: from 9.30am Adults £6 to £7.50, Children £6 to £10, Under 3s £6 to £8
Hula Animal Rescue, Aspley Guise
A charity that rehomes all animals from dogs and cats to goats, geese and Shetland ponies. With just a £1 entrance fee the well-tended site offers plenty of activities for the summer. They have a ‘Fun on the Farm’ Open Day on July 12th 1pm-3.30pm. Most activities take place on Sundays and all ages are welcome. www.hularescue.org
Oasis Beach Pool, Bedford
Water flumes, the Yellow Screamer and Flume of Doom are just the start as families can also enjoy the outdoor pool, last river ride and wild waves. Parent and toddler sessions are also available. Tickets: Adults £5.50, Kids £5 to £6.50, Under 3s FREE
Laser World, Bedford
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British School Museum, Hitchin
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‘YOPEY’s’ - Bedfordshire Young People of the Year Awards celebrate 10 year Anniversary
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10-25, live, work or study in the county and ‘give to others’ they can enter. What form this giving takes is up to the nominator, who can also be the young person themselves. Entries close on July 31st.
Tony said, “I was fed up with the bad press my industry gave young people but then I had a flash of inspiration. The very same skills that were being used to condemn young people could also be used to praise them.”
This year’s YOPEY is called Atlas Young People of the Year after main sponsor Atlas Converting Equipment, of Wolseley Road, Woburn Road Ind Estate in Kempston. Managing Director Alan Johnson said: “YOPEY is an excellent platform for young people to shine in our community. The level of commitment, compassion and hard work shown by these young people deserves to be celebrated and rewarded and should act as inspiration to us all, both young and old.”
‘YOPEY’ was started by Tony and other supporters to give young people a fairer image in the media – and society as a whole – by ‘revealing, recognising and rewarding’ young unsung heroes and setting them up as positive role models for other young people to follow. Previous winner include 2006 Becky Ladds, 17 at the time, who was helping her parents care for three siblings with autism at home in Dunstable; 2008 Sabath Shazia, then 18, who raised thousands for good causes and still volunteers for charities – including as a YOPEY trustee; 2009 Danny Kiteley, then 21, from Arlesey, who organised discos throughout mid Beds to keep young people off the streets and reduce anti-social behaviour; 2012 Hannah Sharman, then 17, who led the setting up of a youth club in Potton where there was little for young people to do; 2014 Aaron Scholes, 24, grew up in care and now leads Bedford Sea Cadets. Since 2005, hundreds of young people have entered the Bedfordshire-wide competition. If they are aged
Bedfordshire Police have donated to this year’s campaign through the Police and Crime Commissioner and Bedfordshire Police Partnership charity. Chief Constable Colette Paul said, “We know there are selfless teenagers willing to go the extra mile to help our communities and it is absolutely appropriate that this is recognised and celebrated.” Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, said: “YOPEY has played a significant role in helping us to celebrate our fantastic young people. Over 10 years we have seen them strive to help us build everstronger communities. Congratulations to YOPEY and all who have participated” If you would like to nominate a young person or enter yourself, please visit Please Scan the page to www.youngpeopleoftheyear.org watch the video
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The MS Therapy Centre – Self Help is our Way of Action
What is MS?
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S is the most common neurological condition affecting young adults. MS affects the central nervous system (CNS) which comprises the brain and spinal cord, which together form the body’s communication network. MS means ‘many scars’ – these scars prevent messages being passed along this network interfering with a range of functions. Symptoms experienced depend on the position and extent of the scarring, no two people will have exactly the same set of symptoms. Instead of trying to cope with the many facets of the condition on your own, the MS Therapy Centre is here to try and alleviate your fears and provide professional support and therapy as and when required.
Who we are
How we started
We are a purpose built self-funding therapy centre that supports people that have Multiple Sclerosis in our local community, we currently provide therapy and support to over 1,000 members in Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, with approximately 350 people attending weekly for therapy and support. Anyone with MS living in Beds or Northants area is welcome to use the facilities at the Centre. The person with MS may phone the Centre directly, or they may be referred by their Neurologist, Doctor, Social Worker or friend.
The MS Therapy Centre was first set up in 1983 for people with MS by people with MS with the aim being to provide all the therapies, services and support needed for people with multiple sclerosis to manage their condition.
Therapies include; MS Specialist Nurse, Neuro physiotherapy, Orthotics, specialised gym, Hydrotherapy, Counselling, Complementary therapies; Reflexology, Shiatsu massage, Pilates and Yoga. Oxygen therapy, dietician, continence advice and bladder clinic. We also provide services such as loan of equipment and some transport for those living in surrounding towns.
Opened from a small industrial unit in Murdock Road, Bedford, and now in our own purpose built therapy centre in Barkers Lane due to an increased demand for services. As a huge achievement for a small charity receiving no statutory funding, it could not have happened without the generosity of local people and business. We have to raise approximately £350,000 each year in order to provide our services. We do not charge for therapy but encourage our members to donate to us and to help with the great amount of annual fund raising. We are truly a selfhelp organisation.
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Our fundraising team are always here to help you organise so please do get in touch.
Donations - Our financial life line. If you would like to donate directly to the centre then please get in touch, or if you know of or belong to a charitable organisation we would be delighted to hear from you.
How you can help Becoming a volunteer “Volunteers are not paid not because they are worthless but because they are priceless”
You can also donate clothes, and bric-a-brac to our shop, Items for events such as refreshments and raffle prizes or cakes for our members to enjoy. www.justgiving.com/bnms
A Personal view by Millie Peters
“Imagine a place that feels more like a relaxed home where experiences are Volunteers are our lifeline and their help is invaluable; shared, where people leave with a boost there are many ways you can get involved. We have and friendships are formed These are just in house volunteers with a variety of roles including some of the reasons I’ve volunteered as Receptionist, Retail Assistants, Oxygen operators, the receptionist for the last 22 years. As a Gym assistants and Fundraising Assistant midwife previously, the feeling of being We also have volunteers that offer their time at our useful is tremendously important to events, roles including Collections at local businesses, me, helping at the centre gives me great Refreshments, Manning an activity, Setting up and fulfilment, meeting similar people with MS clearing down, Baking cakes, Making craft items, and seeing how the centre benefits them Selling tickets, being a Santa! and how it improves their day to day lives. You can volunteer however much time you can, from I have MS and use the facilities here too 2 hours to 2 days! We would be delighted to hear and after 22 years of volunteering I feel that from you. alone speaks volumes of the kind of place Organising an Event the MS Therapy Centre is.” This is a great way to raise funds for our centre. You can complete a personal challenge like a sky dive, bike ride or a husky run or run your own event such as a coffee morning, mufti day, an afternoon tea, Family Fun Day, BBQ’S or even a Ball!
MS Therapy Centre, Barkers Lane, Bedford Tel: 01234 325781 Email: mscentre@community.co.uk Visit us at www.mscentrebedsandnorthants.com
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Is your work proving to be a pain in the neck?
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ou can spend a fortune on an ergonomically built chair, but it won’t help if have to sit in it all day and if you tend to hunch over your desk. In fact sitting stationary for hours on end doesn’t only cause physical pain but also lessens productivity levels, as well as reducing mental efficiency.
Sorrel Pindar
The body is designed to have its centre of support at the core and the legs, but we don’t engage them when working at a desk. Instead, we shift our support centre up to the base of our neck, upper back and shoulders. This causes these areas to tighten and elevate, pulling our shoulder blades up and apart. This leads to postural problems, weakness, and upper back and neck pain. Discover five tips to straighten out these problems below. 1. Take a three minute break every 30 minutes… breathe into your abdomen, stand up and mobilise your neck & shoulders and go for a walk (even just to the coffee machine) 2. Avoid over-using tablets and laptops… use a monitor or big screen whenever you can 3. Think about your posture… make sure your work station is set up so that you are at the right height, and sit up straight with your back supported, shoulders back and down, and your head balanced on your shoulders, instead of poking forwards 4. Start in the middle… do Pilates or yoga to keep your core muscles strong 5. Don’t be an e-addict… if you spend your day at a desk in front of a screen, go for a walk in the evening instead of flopping in front of the TV or tablet. If you believe you are doing everything right and you are still experiencing persistent neck or upper back pain, it is best to see a professional such as an osteopath. It may be that there are areas of restriction in your spine which are putting pressure on your neck. In this case treatment of the whole body will be more effective than simply working on the neck and shoulders.
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It’s all about the Spice! Discover North Indian Street Food
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treet foods are delicious, cheap and tasty, ready to eat foods generally sold on streets, public areas like a market or a fair, by a hawker or vendor with a portable stall. Indian streets are famous for being lined with comforting, seductive foods offering a myriad of flavours. There is something magical about food cooked in the open and street food is delicious. The aromas fire the appetite and awaken the senses. It is a way of life for people of all income groups to relish the irresistible rich tapestry of flavours available.
Type of Street Food…. The capital of India offers a variety of street food. Chhole bhature is a Punjabi dish - chick peas and bhature; a kind of deep fried bread. Poha is made with rice flakes vegetables and peanuts as is a signature street food of Indore, the biggest city of Madhya Pradesh. Aloo from Lucknow – potatoes – boiled and mashed and mixed with peas and carrots, coated with egg and bread crumbs and deep fried, served with coriander chutney and chopped onions and chick peas. Idli Sambar from Chennai; steamed rice and lentils – the best food on the streets of Chennai.
Others include Gol Gappas – lentil and tamarind stuffed whole wheat biscuits filled with a spicy dressing, Pau Bhaji – spicy potato mash and vegetables served with warm bread and Samosas; pastry cases made with fillings of chicken, vegetables, lamb or cheese. Sunita Bedi lives in Bedfordshire and has enjoyed a passion for Indian cooking for the last 30 years. Her business is Khana Khazana and she teaches North Indian cooking in the comfort of your own home or at her premises and educates on the many spices and their uses in authentic Indian cooking. She can offer catering for gatherings of up to 15 people. It’s all about the Spice! Discover North Indian Street Food Street foods” are delicious, cheap and tasty, ready to eat foods generally sold on streets, public areas like a market or a fair, by a hawker or vendor with a portable stall. Indian streets are famous for being lined with comforting, seductive foods offering a myriad of flavours. To find out more, contact her at sunitabedi@tiscali.co.uk call 07462 549766
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Wonderful Wisterias and Clematis in and around Bedford
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ew sights are more arresting than that of a Wisteria covering a wall or pergola – the pictures on the Layar slideshow this month will confirm this. In blues, mauves and even white, the blossoms cascade down – and the scent is amazing. Wisterias can also be grown as ‘standard’ plants. This means they have a central stem and leaves and branches growing out and cascading down from the top. Heights are usually around 2 metres tall. Colours are the same as climbing varieties and the plant can add unusual interest and height to a patio or border. The deep blue Wisteria pictured on a pergola with white chairs beneath it was taken in the garden of the Retirement Education Centre at 6, Rothesay Road in Bedford. People aged over 50 can attend courses on weekdays but any age can attend at weekends. It’s a great social centre with a good cafe also. Courses there are many and varied with gardening, languages, history, psychology, arts and many others to choose from. Most of the other app pictures were taken at Kathy Brown’s garden, at Stevington. She opens this every Tuesday in summer and generously opens at other times, the proceeds going to various charities. The app pictures were taken at a Motor Neurone Charity opening. In May and June the garden is full of bloom with Iris, Alliums, vivid blue Ceanothus shrubs and other late spring plants. Kathy is keen on Chinese themed plants and Wisteria varieties grow on pergolas and walls, making spectacular displays. There are also
Clematis in different colours, the white Montana ‘Spooneri’ covering a huge area on a north house wall. Another deep pink variety with masses of bloom covers a nearby garden wall. The Chinese theme is continued with huge tree peony flowers which have a lovely delicate perfume. In July there are Lilies, a Wild Flower Meadow and an Edible Flower Border. Kathy runs demonstrations on how to use these in cookery. The ‘Prairie plantings’ begin to flower and continue into September. Many special extra opening days and themed events take place also – details at info@kathybrownsgarden.com – 01234 822064. Kathy writes books on gardening and has been an authority on Container planting for many years. In your own garden weeding and dead heading will need to be done. Prune shrubs which have bloomed after January, especially Brooms, as if left to grow freely they become leggy. Cut down to the base of each flowered branch, leaving about two inches of this for new growth to sprout from.
Enjoy July and Happy Gardening! From Diane Clay at Picturebook Gardens geoff.diane@yahoo.co.uk
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Hopi Ear Candling - What’s it all about?
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opi Ear Candles or Thermal Auricular Therapy as it can also be known is a gentle, relaxing treatment for the ears. The Candles are made from 100% Organic cotton or linen. Impregnated with honey and herbs and essential oils to help soothe the sinuses and mind! Hopi candles can be used for many conditions including deafness caused by excess wax, congested sinuses, irritation in the ears, noises in the ears, tinnitus, rhinitis, glue ear, colds, flu, headaches and migraines. Great before flying or if you are a keen scuba diver! It is also surprising relaxing, with many people finding it hard to stay awake. So great if you do not fancy de-robing but still want to quite your mind and feel rejuvenated!
What Happens in a treatment? Laying on your side the lit candle is placed over the entrance to the ear canal. The heat from the flame enters the ear and moistens the wax in your ears and loosens congestion, gently drawing it up the candle. Once the ear is treated a massage is performed around the ear to help drainage. Once both ears have been treated, a pressure point massage is carried out on the face, to help soothe the sinuses and aid further relaxation.
You will then be left to relax and let the massage take effect.
What is drawn up the candle? After the treatment is carried out, your therapist will show you (optional!) what has been drawn up the candle! If you have clear ears, there may not be any visible wax, if you have ear problems you may find small lumps of orange/brown wax! The result – a clearer head, more clarity with your hearing and relaxed! Why not go and give it try! 07908 625968 www.therevivecompany.com Kerry@therevivecompany.com
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ue Peppiatt is a local medium, tarot and palm reader with over 30 years experience. She runs The Sanctuary in Harpur Street and offers face to face, email and telephone readings and runs regular courses and workshops. See her website for more details. 01234 327090 www.spellboundsue.co.uk
CANCER: June 22 - July 22 A successful visit to somewhere new shows as making life far more interesting for Cancerians, who seem to learn something from history or historic facts, which helps their future, so this month helps those born under this sign to finally believe in a possibility in the future which has always eluded them in the past, mainly because they look at information in a new light.
LEO: July 23 - August 23 Commitment to family issues takes up a lot of extra time and patience, for Leo subjects this July, so it is a busy month, but not much seems to actually get done. The way that the cards suggest handling this is to not be obsessed with trying to solve problems, but to take a look at the situation from a different standpoint, to see if there are other ways around the issue, rather than trying to storm full blast at it.
VIRGO: August 24 - September 22 July shows as a time to rest on laurels of success for Virgoans, and stick to existing paths, which are tried and tested rather than taking chances with emotions, money or work. This is the month for self-congratulation and polishing up past medals of victory; to remind the Virgo mind what they have already accomplished, and will accomplish again in later months.
LIBRA: September 23 - October 23 A loving and cosy month with relationships is shown for those with the Libran scales as their emblem. It’s a month to venture forward to new places that they think that they will enjoy, and for opening doors up to new people, in work, and love. There is also a need to rest in places or with people close to their hearts.
SCORPIO: October 24 - November 22 July is all about partnerships and loving relationships, but also about doors opening and closing on love. This means finally letting go of impossibly demanding lovers, and allowing new possibilities to come to the fore, by letting the light shine on those who would suit them as partners who they can trust and rely on. It is time to cut out the real deadwood, and like most growing things, correctly cutting things back can actually help things grow. 36 NOW LIVE – VISIT OUR BRAND NEW COMMUNITY LIFE WEBSITE! www.communitylifemag.co.uk
SAGITTARIUS: November 23 - December 21 July is seen as a month of learning for Sagittarians, who don’t usually like being told things, and like to feel a sense of timelessness and control around them to feel safe, however, this month shows some strong possibilities for good longer term changes if they can just force themselves slightly out of their comfort zone.
CAPRICORN: December 22 - January 20 Health and fitness show as things to mark as important for Capricorns this July, after a few months of inactivity, it’s time to push the limits forward to test whether they can still do what they always tell everyone that they can do. The results should shame them into more activity, so that they can recapture themselves at their best.
AQUARIUS: January 21 - February 18 Expect this month to be all about communication, and difficulties showing between what is said and heard by others and what is actually meant. This is especially important in family and relationship connections. This is a month that Aquarians should definitely not jump to the usual conclusions.
PISCES: February 19 - March 20 As Pisces people can sometimes act out only of certainty, rather than a sense of doubt and fear, they can hold themselves back when they should be acting or reacting to situations, so relaxation and comfort after a difficult time in the recent past are recommended for those born under this sign, to help them make the right decisions after suitable reflection.
ARIES: March 21 - April 20 Demands from work or work needing to be done is the flavour of the month for those born under the Aries star sign. However, rather than feeling the pressure, the cards show the pressurized situation working for, rather than against the situation, when everything seems in place for a more relaxing time later because of what is done this July.
TAURUS: April 21 - May 21 Money shows as needing sorting out this month for Taureans, who while they usually love life and comfort can sometimes find themselves left behind with the details and nitty gritty of actually earning or saving the money for necessities, and the paperwork connected with it. Taureans should check for forgotten bills and demands before relaxing this month.
GEMINI: May 22 - June 21 Thoughts of changing home or staying away from home show strongly for Gemini subjects, although there shows no holiday or temporary feel to these changes. Because of this the cards suggest very careful thought before going into these changes, as they are shown as long term, and as such very important to get right. ADVERTISING OFFERS - ARTICLES & LOCAL NEWS – WHAT’S ON EVENTS – NOTICEBOARD – BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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Common ear, nose and throat problems in children
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he adenoid is a small gland in the back of a child’s nose. It helps to fight infections in the early years of life but becomes redundant at about three years of age. The adenoid then gets smaller over time. In some children the adenoid is so large that it blocks the nose and the child appears to breathe only through their mouth. This can cause snoring and problems breathing at night. It can also block the tubes that connect the ears to the nose and contribute to the formation of “glue ear”. This causes hearing loss and can make your child prone to ear infections. Removing the adenoid can help treat these symptoms but there is a small risk of bleeding which must be considered.
Adenoid Tonsils Glue Ear Tonsils The tonsils are small glands in the back of the mouth which also fight infections in early childhood. Again they become redundant at approximately three years of age and then gradually shrink. Like the adenoid they can become enlarged and contribute to snoring and problems breathing at night. Most sore throats are viral and are fairly mild, only lasting a few days at a time. They are often accompanied by a cough and a runny nose and usually require no treatment other than paracetamol and ibuprofen. Bacterial “tonsillitis” on the other hand is much more severe and lasts a week or longer. Your child will usually refuse to eat and drink and they will also have a high temperature, swollen glands in their neck and the tonsils will often be coated in white spots. A runny nose and cough are not usually present. If this occurs frequently and your child is missing lots of school then removing them can help although there is a small chance of bleeding (1 to 2%) which must be considered.
Tonsils When mucus accumulates behind the eardrum it is called “glue ear”. It is very common in childhood and can cause problems with hearing, speech delay, behavioral problems and recurrent ear infections. Most children will have glue ear at some point in time and it only requires treatment if it does not resolve by itself. I adopt a watch and wait policy before offering treatment, which is either grommets (small ventilation tubes which fall out after one year) or a hearing aid which is used for as long as the glue ear is present. Removing the adenoid can also reduce the likelihood of the glue ear returning. Snoring in childhood is common and is usually caused by enlarged tonsils and/or adenoid. The snoring noise is caused by blockage of the upper airways during sleep and ranges from “simple snoring” where there is no significant drop in the child’s blood oxygen levels through to something called “obstructive sleep apnoea” where the child appears to stop breathing in their sleep for what appears to be a very long time. ENT surgeons use the umbrella term “sleep disordered breathing” to describe all types. Simple snorer’s suffer no consequences and need no treatment and the child usually grows out of it.
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Monthly Recipe Courtesy of The Pavilion at The Park, in Bedford Park
Eton Mess Eton Mess (Pavilion Style) This month brings you the quintessential taste of an English Summer on a plate! It's easy & delicious & won't take very long at all to prepare. Good old Eton mess - a winner every time; a delicious dessert consisting of strawberries, meringue, and cream. It's traditionally served at Eton College's annual cricket game and apparently a hungry Labrador launched itself on the hamper of some picnic-ing Etonians thereby crushing the contents, hence the dish was created! You can make your own meringues but for speed and ease we're opting for the shop bought ones here. If you want to use shop-bought coulis for the same reasons, that's fine too!
Serves 4 Ingredients: • 800g/1lb 12oz ripe strawberries, hulled • 1 tbsp icing sugar • 200ml/7fl oz double cream • 200ml/7fl oz crème fraîche or Greek-style yoghurt • 8 ready-made meringue shells • 2 passion fruit, pulp only (optional) • fresh mint, raspberries & the pulp of a passionfruit to garnish
For the berry coulis • 100g/3½oz frozen mixed berries, defrosted • juice of 1 lime • 1 tbsp icing sugar
Method: 1. Cut the strawberries into bite-sized pieces and add a tablespoon of icing sugar to taste. 2. Whip the cream lightly and fold in the crème fraîche or yoghurt. 3. Reserve a meringue per person & crush the remainder into bitesized pieces, combine with the cream. 4. Gently fold in the strawberries, keeping a few to one side for garnish. For extra flavour add the pulp of two passion fruit. 5. To make the coulis, place the mixed berries, lime juice and icing sugar into a small food processor and blend until smooth. 6. Pass the berry mixture through a fine sieve. 7. To serve, place a meringue on a plate and top with the 'mess'. Decorate with the reserved strawberries, passionfruit pulp (if using) raspberries, mint & coulis. Dredge with a light dusting of icing sugar. Let us know how you get on - we would all love to see pictures of your efforts! Send your photos to hello@communitylifemag.co.uk or post them on any of the Twitter and Facebook pages!
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Groups and Clubs Chicago Bridge Every Thursday 2pm - 4.30pm Putnoe Heights Church £2.00 per session Includes tea and biscuits, small friendly group Welcome new members. Contact Sheila 01234-315128. 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 Local Friendship Group Welcomes new members We meet at a local public house every Wednesday at 8pm. Call 07925 910639. Email: friendshipclub365@gmail.com 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 £3 per session Tel 01234 718835 www.bedford.gov.uk/sport Irish Ceili/Set Dancing Enjoy Irish dancing at the Reading Room, Barker’s Lane, Bedford, MK41 9SH, 8 pm each Wednesday evening. No partner required. £2 each evening. First evening free! Ring Pat on 01234 308224 for more details The Bedford African Caribbean Forum Hosts a Community vs Bedfordshire Police Football Game 2 Touch Tournament Sunday 5th July, 1-4pm All Welcome Kempton Rover’s Football Ground Call Adrian Whyte 07716 835376 E:info@bedacf.org www.bedacf.org
PanaceaTo Museum post your date on our noticeboard, please email by19th - October 31st Open from February July 17th Friday for Julyand listings. Every Thursday, Saturday 10am – 4pm teresa@communitylifemag.co.uk 9 Newnham Road, Bedford. museum@panaceatrust.org Please note: Listings cannot be guaranteed 01234 353178 www.panaceatrust.org Bedford Folk Dance Company Friendly Country and Folk Dance Club Meet every Thursday 8 pm - 10 pm. Putnoe Heights Church £2.50 incl. Refreshments No partner required Ron Law 01234 825574 www.bedfordfolkdanceclub.com Bedford Community Table Tennis Club Bedford Academy, Wednesday 7pm - 9.30pm Aged16 + Juniors can attend with a parent / guardian. Open every week. John Chandler, 01234303767 E:Johndchandler@yahoo.co.uk www.bedfordcttc.weebly.com
Outdoors Breeze Ladies only Bikes Rides Cycle track rides 5-6 miles gentle pace
Friday 3rd July 10am ~ meeting at Priory Country Park. Monday 13th July 6pm~ meeting at Priory Country Park. Sunday 19th July 10am ~ meeting at
Four Seasons Cafe in Mowsbury Park. Larissa on 07800 899858 visit www.goskyride.com and search for Bedford ladies only rides. Limited places please book in advance.
Health Walks Marston Forest Centre Wednesdays 10.30am – Free no need to book Most walks meet at reception 01234 767037
Willington Village Market Village Hall Willington Saturday 18th July 10am - 12am Plants, Vegetables, Fruit, Home-made cakes Bread, Preserves and Crafts Fairtrade Stall, Southall Butchers, Refreshments
North Beds Nordic Walking 6 days of the week in and around Bedford. Join us for a free Taster Session/ Technique Workshop or regular walks. Details at www.northbednordicwalking.co.uk
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Farmers’ Market, Marston Forest Centre Sunday 19th July 10.30am - 3pm Free Entry Local suppliers bringing a host of quality goods to the Forest Centre. For Stalls please email: solaan@yahoo.co.uk
Marston Forest Centre London Brik Triathlons Sunday 26th July Nicetri Events & Stewartby Watersports Club present Sprint and Standard Distance triathlons to suit all abilities. www.nicetri.co.uk
Talks, Events & Fayres Bedford Floral Art Society Tuesday July 7th 7.30pm Addison Centre, Kempston Jane Fox presents ‘Come Fly with Me’ Raffle of arrangements, Plant stall Members free Non members £5 All welcome www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk Ditch the Diet! FREE talk 6th July 6.30pm The Lounge, Project 229, Bedford Road, Kempston Alice in Wonderland Week July 6th –12th The Swan Hotel. Mad Hatters themed Afternoon Tea Parties, Plus Eat Me, Drink me special menus. www.bedfordswanhotel.co.uk The Hills Academy Summer Fayre Saturday 11th July 1.30pm – 4pm £1 per family. BBQ, Stalls, Bouncy Castle Stancliffe Road, Putnoe. Friday 3rd July Bedford Art Society meeting 7.15pm for 7.30pm start Putnoe Heights Church The History of Art with Carolyn Bacon Entry free for members, £5 for visitors. Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk
Community, Church & Concerts Saturday 11th July, 7.30 pm Bedford Community Chamber Orchestra present ‘A Night at the Opera’. Putnoe Heights Church, Putnoe
Heights. Pieces include Rossini’s ‘Barber of Seville Overture’ & Verdi’s ‘Grand March from Aida’. Tickets available on the door - £7 or £5 concessions More info email:chair@bcco.org.uk Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club Social/Dance with James Goff Wednesday 29th July 8pm – 10.30 pm The Addison Centre, Kempston Members £2.50 Non-Members £5 Pay at door All enquiries 01234 344423 www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/bedford Abbeyfield Bedford Society Residential Home. Coffee Morning with table top and cake sale. Saturday 4th July 10.30am - 11.45am. £1 entry includes cake and coffee/tea. 65 Chaucer Road, Bedford. Details 01234 348735 Bedford Corn Exchange Tea Dance - Summer Ball Wednesday 29th July 2pm 01234 364690 www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk Bedford Corn Exchange Here Comes Summer Friday 10th July 2pm Nostalgic trip down memory lane, favourite summer time hits Show tunes, Rock & roll, Fab 40’s, Swinging 60’s and more. 01234 7180344 Bedford Corn Exchange More Summer Jazz Saturday 11th July £12.00 or table of 6 for £60 Doors & Bar Open from 7pm, Show starts at 7.30pm Main Auditorium - 7.30pm 01234 718044
Charity MS Therapy Centre Strawberry Tea Sunday 5th July 1pm-4pm Barkers Lane, Bedford 01234 325781 Bedford Daycare Hospice Coffee morning Saturday 18th July 10.30am 3 Linden Road, Bedford 01234 352015
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92 Reception Volunteer Ampthill
We are looking for a volunteer to work in the bureau’s reception on a Monday (09:30 to 14:30). Duties will include welcoming clients, dealing with queries and admin tasks such as filing and photocopying. The role is based at our office in Ampthill.
175 Fundraising and Music Events Volunteer
Just to remind you all that volunteering DOES NOT EFFECT YOUR BENEFITS It’s a great way to get a reference and looks great on your CV
79 Treasurer
Responsible for all receipts and payments can work from home. Accounting, book-keeping and finance skills essential.
154 Mini bus driver
Are you a driver of over 15years and are able to drive a minibus? Do you enjoy driving regularly? Are you a retired driver? Do you just want something to do with your free time? Have you ever thought about how you could help vulnerable young people and what difference you could make to their lives? Then this is the great first step for you! We are actively looking for the right person that could help in delivering youth engagement to those young people deemed most at risk or in need of additional care and support. As a volunteer driver you will have the opportunity to use the skills that you already have and hone new skills by taking part in fun interactive opportunities working with our young people. So come and join the team.
40 Administrator Community Transport Brokerage
A rewarding role for someone who would like to coordinate the transport requirements for a range of groups across Beds who otherwise would have no transport. Duties include: Organising journeys for community groups by arranging a vehicle and driver 2. Maintaining records of journeys arranged 3. Administering CTB databases 4. Promoting the CTB thorough a variety of channels. All ideas will be welcome about how to take the scheme forward. There are also opportunities to drive on an occasional basis for which Minibus Deriver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) training can be arranged. 1.
91 Events Assistant
As part of the Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership you can play a key role by providing support leading up to and during events. This involves supporting the Community Rail Partnership officer and other members of staff with preparing display stands, manning the stands at the events concerned and dealing with enquiries after the event. Whether you have 2 hours or 20 hours, we can support you in your volunteering!
92 Admin Volunteer Ampthill
To help ensure the smooth running and organisation of the bureau we are looking for a volunteer who will undertake some of the administration involved in running the bureau. This will include coordinating volunteer recruitment, updating databases and information systems, as well as other admin tasks. You need to have a methodical, organised approach to work, some IT skills, together with good written and verbal English. The role is based at our office in Ampthill and will be for 1 day a week.
Oxjam is a music festival made up of hundreds of events around the UK. These events are organised by people who know and love their local music scene, all in aid of Oxfam. The jewels in the Oxjam crown are the Oxjam Takeovers, organised by teams of volunteers in towns and cities across the UK. Led by the Takeover Manager, you will work as part of a team of talented volunteers to oversee the Oxjam Bedford Takeover. At Oxjam Bedford 2014, over 40 artists, over 50 volunteers, and hundreds of festival goers descend upon Bedford to help raise money for Oxfam’s fight against poverty. This year, we have more options - more room for expansion and a 4 year track record of Oxjam Festivals to fall back on; join the team and let’s make it the best Oxjam that Bedford has seen! Taking entry fees at the door Collecting money and run stalls at events Selling tickets, wristbands and raffle tickets Putting up posters Answering enquiries Stewarding
237 Volunteer Driver
Driving on the first Friday of a month. Collecting the bus from Renhold, picking up members from about 6.15pm and taking them to Barkers Lane Social Centre. Returning them home from about 9.30pm and taking the bus back to Renhold afterwards. Drivers are not normally required more than once every two months.
173 Charity Shop Helper
Currently we are recruiting people for the shop floor to help with till cover and second person cover. This involves having a good understanding of the shop floor layout and till system, which is very easy and basic to use. Full training is provided and there is always a manager on site if any questions or problems arise. Age: 16+
155 Support Worker (Kempston)
To support a female client at our Support Living Unit in Kempston, enabling them to have a more active and participative social life. There are positions available with two clients whose main interests are the cinema, computers and shopping. I am looking for people with good social skills who are outgoing and preferably have an interest in one of the above areas. Ability to drive would be an advantage but is not essential.
Opportunity of the Month 26 Social Media Support Volunteer As a pro-active fundraising department we need to promote our events, celebrate successes and always make sure we keep our followers up to date with news and opportunities. We need help with our social media. We need to direct our social media but we need someone who can drive it for us. This is a new role so expectations are uncertain but we assume once a week would be a starting point, perhaps one or two hours at a time. Flexibility is key.
43 Bromham Road, Bedford www.voluntaryworks.org Telephone: 01234 213100
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