Community Life Magazine May 2015

Issue: 32 – May 2015

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Welcome to May It’s voting time! This month is really important if you want a say in what happens in your town and community. On May 7th who will you choose for Mayor of Bedford and for your local councillors and, of course, the government elections too? Even if you are not politically minded, make sure you cast your vote; if you don’t, then forever hold your peace…!

May is Mental Health Awareness week and it is vital to try and remove the stigma around discussing mental health issues. We find out how MIND mentoring can help on page 5, and take a look at the centre pages to read about CHUMS charity, who are doing all they can to raise funds to support mental health in children. UpRising also support the voices of young people and mental health with their Minds Alrite campaign. They encourage youths from all backgrounds to realise their potential and develop into leaders for the next generation. Read more on page 16.

Also inside… La Rondine, suppliers of fine Italian cakes in Bedford, celebrate 30 years in business this year! Plan a day trip to Matlock, relax and get back in control with some hypnotherapy, read our review on an incredible skin peel and try your hand at this month’s recipe from The Pavilion!

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Contents MIND Mentoring .................................................................................................5 La Rondine Celebrate 30 years......................................................................9 Peter Crisp Cooking Demonstration ...................................................... 11 Hypnotherapy with Calmpower .............................................................. 15 UpRising – Supporting Today’s Youth .................................................. 16 Acupuncture - Tennis & Golf Elbow....................................................... 21 A Day in the Life of a Concierge .............................................................. 22 CHUMS Supporting Children .........................................................24 & 25 Skincare Inside Out – Peel Review ......................................................... 26 Snippets ................................................................................................................. 28 Travel - Matlock Bath in a Day........................................................30 & 31 Garden May Tips ............................................................................................... 33 Money Matters .................................................................................................. 35 Tarotscopes ..............................................................................................36 & 37 Recipe ...................................................................................................................... 39 What’s On ..................................................................................................42 & 43 Voluntary Opportunities.............................................................................. 44 Take me Home .................................................................................................. 45 Mini Ads & Services ..................................................................................... 47

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Mental Health Awareness Week

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our mental health ‘emotional health’ or ‘well-being’ is just as important as good physical health.

Mental health is everyone’s business. We all have times when we feel down or stressed or frightened and most of the time those feelings pass. But sometimes they develop into a more serious problem and that could happen to any one of us.

Everyone is different. Your mental health doesn’t always stay the same and can change as circumstances do and at different stages of your life.

There’s a stigma attached to mental health problems which means people feel uncomfortable and therefore don’t talk about them much. This May is Mental Health Awareness Week and by sharing we can understand and seek help and support and help to reduce the stigma.

Mind BLMK Mentoring can help Deborah’s Story shares with us how mentoring from MIND helped her…

“I was first diagnosed with depression and anxiety at the age of 12 and have subsequently been diagnosed with my main long term condition, Borderline Personality Disorder.

I first self-referred to Mind BLMK’s Mentoring Service in March 2014. From my previous experiences I knew that things were getting on top of me. I knew I was better off accessing help as soon possible, before things became harder.

At that time there were many things, big and small in my life which were beginning to affect my mental health. I knew if I did not seek support then my long term goals would have to go back on hold, as I slipped back towards a very dark place.

When I met my Mentor, I was asked to think about a goal I would like to work towards over our time together.

My main goal was to apply for social housing as I felt it was time for me to live independently so we broke this down into more manageable smaller goals and my mentor supported me along the way.

Thanks to the support I received from my Mentor I now feel confident enough to set myself achievable goals and I also know what to do when I am struggling.

I am now the Manager of a local charity shop which is helping me to gain confidence. I’m feeling stronger and ready to live independently. I feel able to fully accept that even with long term mental health conditions, I’m a survivor.”

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e n i d n o La R ating Celebr s! year …a family business for over 30 years at the heart of our community...

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alk into La Rondine and you will be greeted by the divine scent of vanilla in the air and buttery pastry cooking. Delicious speciality cakes are all baked on site in the kitchen whilst the lobby is often a busy hub as customers finalise their orders.

Sav, the owner, runs a true family business.

He started the business over 30 years ago in 1984 after running the original café in the Bus station from a young age. His brother in law was a pastry chef so together they bought a cake shop in Stanley Street. Three years later, his brother-in-law returned to Italy and Sav bought the current shop on Queen Street, off Tavistock Street.

La Rondine has always supplied to the local and Italian community but many of their customers are also from the Indian and Bangladeshi community as Sav makes egg free and vegetarian cakes and he is happy to customise any baking to suit your needs.

Nigel Slater, food writer and broadcaster, recently spent a day there and was very impressed by the authentic, handmade cakes; in particular the famous flaky Sfogliatella, a Neapolitan favourite. Try one of these shell like cakes alongside a strong Italian expresso simply divine!

La Rondine also baked a 50th Anniversary cake for global brand, Toni and Guy and made the cover of the Toni and Guy international

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But Sav is still a very down to earth family man and businessman who does an incredible amount of local fundraising and charity work– the list is long but includes Bedford Hospital, St John’s in Moggerhanger, the Autistic Society and he helped raise funds for the Great Denham School sensory garden.

Marlins, a special needs water activity club is another charity that is very close to his heart and with which he is deeply involved. La Rondine also support the Prebend Day Centre for the homeless and for the last 30 years, Sav and his family have baked cakes for their Christmas day party.

The welcoming atmosphere at La Rondine is on a par with being in an Italian family kitchen with everyone joining in, working hard but enjoying themselves too and of course, making delicious cakes!

So for your perfect celebration cake, why not pay them a visit and see the delights on offer for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!

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In addition to offering quality Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathrooms, they are offering customers something a bit different and interesting this month by hosting a Siemens Cookery demonstration on Saturday 30th May 2015.

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Bedford & County has no corporate ownership and thus no shareholders. It is a members club, run by members for members. All receipts are re-invested in the club in order to continually improve the facilities for those members. The club is run by an elected, and voluntary Board of Directors, each of whom has a specific area of responsibility.

The Club supports a full programme of social and competitive golf, including inter-club matches at all levels. Member’s ‘Roll Ups’ are held every day, and provide a splendid opportunity to enjoy your social golf whilst meeting a wide range of fellow golfers. The Club also has reciprocal free golf arrangements with a number of clubs within easy travelling distance, including Buckingham, Leighton Buzzard, Chiltern Forest and St. Neots.

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Bedford & County is a classic parkland course which is always beautifully presented, and offers a spectacular golfing experience for all golfers Head Professional at the club, Steve Vinnicombe.

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oanne Waine, of Calmpower Clinical Hypnotherapy in Kempston, specialises in stress, skin disorders, phobias, fear, overeating, compulsions, emotions, insomnia, relationship issues and the everyday common anxieties of life. She assists clients to achieve their highest potential to live their lives in the best way possible, has been in practice for almost 20 years and is fully qualified in a number of disciplines.

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“Joanne was friendly and professional on the phone and for my session I was really hoping for some focus and help for me to move forward in a positive way.

I wasn’t sure what to expect but she was welcoming, non-judgemental, reassuring and made me feel safe and comfortable. We chatted in a private area and she asked questions about my past relationships and work and then, through discussion, she encouraged me to come up with a list of values that would help define what I wanted from future work and relationships – these included friendships, achievement, love, money, communication and recognition. Joanne also used hypnosis – she put my feet on a stool and put a blanket over me, I closed my eyes and she relaxed me by telling me how each part of my body was heavy and more and more relaxed. She then spoke to me about how important each of my values were.

It lasted about 20 minutes and after the first session, I felt more positive, relieved and empowered than I had done in months. I also felt in control again, had clarity and was not nearly as stressed! I was pleasantly surprised to feel this way and went away to make some decisions concerning work that I had been avoiding. I turned down two job offers and then a few days after seeing Joanne, I was offered a new job that was perfect for me!

At my second session I told her about the changes and she didn’t seem surprised. She talked me through a spring clean of my head and I was able to clear out some of the thoughts that were fogging up my decision making. She helped me see that some of the guilt I carried from the past was very negative and helped me to remove this guilt and negativity using helpful visualisation techniques.

I felt a huge confidence in Joanne and had kept an open mind with the whole experience, which is key. It was a very positive experience for both body and mind. I felt fabulous afterwards and my life is going in the direction I want it to. I’m back on track thanks to Joanne and would highly recommend anyone feeling lost or stuck to at least call and have a chat with her.”

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UpRising… Developing the youth of today into leaders of tomorrow

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n the 10th March, a campaign called Minds Alrite was awarded £250 at the Uprising Annual Dragons Den, towards their campaign to raise awareness of Mental Health by sharing personal experiences to get people talking more openly. With 25% of people in Britain experiencing some form of mental health issue every year, and May being Mental Health awareness week, it was a fitting tribute to have a group of motivated young people awarded for their efforts and determination. them to meet the influential decision makers Engaging young people of today, but by showing them that they can With the general election this month too, it be these decision makers in the future. At is important that we as a society engage with young people such a those in Minds Alrite and UpRising, we believe it is important to open pathways to power for talented young people show them that they are valued stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, and this is shown in our community. With turnout among through our results. 82% of people who have young people at elections at a worrying low, been on our programmes feel they are now it is important we engage young people in able to approach senior leaders for advice and the democratic process. From the Levellers guidance on issues that they care about and to the Suffragettes and beyond, individuals 85% recognise that they can be leaders. have fought and died for us to have the right to vote regardless of who we are, and There is still more work to do to promote the so it is important we use that right to vote. voice of young people and equip them with On the 26th March, we hosted the first the skills and confidence to create lasting ever National Youth Debates, an evening of change in our communities. As Malcolm X eleven debates happening across the country once said ‘The future belongs to those that at the same time and all feeding into one prepare for it today’ - and we intend to make national movement. The night featured over sure young people are well prepared. a thousand young people, sixty six politicians and was such a huge success we trended on twitter.

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ay is National M.E. Awareness Month and ME (or chronic fatigue syndrome) is one of the most poorly understood illnesses. If you suffer from severe fatigue, with symptoms such as pain, brain fog, sleep problems and irritable bowel, then you may be suffering from ME. This illness is severely debilitating but it is not incurable.

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Recent research has yielded information about changes in the immune system and in the mitochondria, the role of the stress response and the mechanism by which wastes and toxins are eliminated from the brain. So the science of ME has come a long way.

Treatment for ME has to be multi-pronged. This is because ME affects many of the body’s organ systems, including the brain and nervous system, the digestive system and liver, the immune system and the hormonal system, especially the adrenal glands which produce the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol. Because M.E. is a multi-

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Tennis elbow is usually caused by overusing the muscles attached to your elbow and used to straighten your wrist and if the muscles and tendons are strained, tiny tears and inflammation can develop near the bony lump on the outside of your elbow, causing pain. It can start with a dull ache on the outside of the elbow and just pressing on the elbow can hurt. As the name suggests, tennis elbow is sometimes caused by playing tennis but it’s often caused by other activities that repeatedly stress the joint.

Pain on the inner side of the elbow is often known as golfer’s elbow and causes more of a shooting sensation down the forearm when gripping objects. Both conditions are caused by overuse and both are forms of tendonitis.

Conventional treatments include cortisteroid injections, analgesics, exercise, rest and even surgery but Chinese acupuncture and massage can help considerably to relieve the pain associated with these conditions. Deep massage helps to reduce pain, improve blood flow to the surrounding area and prevent the formation of scar tissue and adhesions in the connective tissue. Acupuncture will stimulate nerves located in muscles and other tissues which release endorphins. The positive effect in combating pain and symptoms can be quicker and also last longer than other treatments. Acupuncture was originally used to relieve pain and aims to keep the body’s yin and yang balanced, encouraging good energy flow through stimulating specific points in the body.

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o you wish you had somebody to do the things you don’t have time for? Like waiting in for deliveries or making sure no special occasion is forgotten?

O.W. Concierge is a high calibre personal concierge service to the busy professional to support both the professional and personal aspects of life. Being a Concierge is a privileged position, which requires innovative thinking and a very good book of contacts!

05.30hrs alarm goes off, time for a shower and to look at today’s agenda which includes a client dinner party to check final arrangements for, shopping for party bags, 6 private appointments to be made, a forgotten make up bag to recover from a spa trip over the weekend, and a new baby gift to be bought and shipped.

08.00hrs calls and texts start coming in with any actions that have developed overnight.

First team meeting of the day– quick review of the tasks and out the door by 8.30 for the 9am meeting with the client to discuss an event that she wants fully hosting.

09.50hrs a client calls; she needs a mobile hairdresser with availability this weekend.

Now is a good time to find a coffee shop! A couple of calls to hairdressers, the booking is made. Next, ring one of the client’s Au Pairs and make sure they are fully briefed on the diary for the week ahead. Sort as many calls and emails as possible.

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me for the morning of the big day to ensure everyone gets to where they need to be; being a mum of 5 she doesn’t want any added hassles that arise on the day! Start emailing chauffeurs with requirements as I leave so I should get some quotes by close of play.

13.45hrs team catch up over lunch. Diary and task list updated, emails and texts checked and any sit-down based tasks completed. We don’t sit down a lot so we have to make full use of this time!

15.00hrs drop into a client’s house that is currently being renovated– all ok and running on schedule. Make a list of the fittings now required. Head to the shops for various clientshopping requirements. Have a bit of a tight deadline for the gift send today so make use of the gift wrapping facility in one of the shops.

16.30hrs quick team catch up, a client has rung in with an emergency need for tonight.

After a quick call to a clothes store, run and pick up a couple of dresses, then onto her house to collect accessories, before dropping everything at her office.

17.50hrs home for dinner and family catch up time.

21.00hrs final couple of hours of the day are reserved for catching up on emails, chasing bits, planning and getting a head start on the next day, which will undoubtedly be busy!

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So have a bake sale at school, a dress down day at work, or take part in a sponsored run.

No activity is too small, or too big!

Lib Dem Minister of State for Care and Support – Norman Lamb - recently stated that children’s mental health has been chronically underfunded for decades, which contradicts the government’s promise to put mental and physical healthcare on an equal footing.

1 in 10 children and young people aged 5 -16 suffer from a diagnosable mental health problem – which is around 3 children in every class. Rates of mental health problems among children also increase as they approach adolescence. CHUMS focusses particularly on early intervention to support the mental health needs of local children and young people.

Sadly more than half of all adults with mental health problems were diagnosed in childhood, but less than half were treated appropriately at the time. People often come to us saying that their lives would have been so different if a service like CHUMS had been available when they were growing up. They have often fought long battles on their own and have become extremely vulnerable.

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The Office for National Statistics figure for Central Bedfordshire estimates that there are 3,540 school age children (5-16 years old) suffering from a diagnosable mental health disorder. This represents approximately 10% of children.

Big Fundraising Week CHUMS’ big fundraising week aims to raise awareness of the variety of services CHUMS provides to promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in children in our community.

The money you help to raise will go towards helping us continue to provide support for children and young people affected by bereavement, trauma and a variety of emotional wellbeing difficulties across Luton & Bedfordshire. We are very much looking forward to hearing about all of your fantastic fundraising ideas, and want to say a big thank you in advance to everyone getting involved.

Money raised during the week will be spent in our Trauma Service – providing specialist 1:1 support for children who have either been traumatically

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Our Vision ‘Sharing the Journey- Creative support to enable positive and fulfilling lives’

Our Values bereaved or who have suffered a trauma such as sexual abuse or witnessing domestic violence. Help may need to be extensive in order to “process” the trauma in a safe way. Our second funding priority is the therapeutic Recreational Service which has been producing excellent outcomes for children who couldn’t previously engage with 1:1 talking therapies.

CHUMS is passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable children.

‘We are united in our belief that all children and young people deserve the best we can give’

More information will be available on our website as the week draws closer – www.chums.uk.com - but in the meantime CHUMS encourages you all to get thinking as to how you can help us make the week our most successful fundraising period yet.

CHUMS is a community interest company, which means that profit is reinvested back into the service. All money raised will support local children and young people in our community.

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experience is easy to tolerate and smells amazing, it is very powerful and the aftercare must be strictly followed.

Lifestyle, age and current skin condition and skincare regime all have an effect on how each person responds. My skin is fairly normal, I use a facial wash, cleanse, tone and moisturise daily with the occasional scrub and use a good night cream.

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What is a peel?

Peels work at a deep cellular level to help regenerate new skin through the exfoliation process, leaving it instantly, tightened, brightened, nourished, calm and healthy.

I tried the Vitamin C Peel, a revolutionary brightening and exfoliating peel which blends potent Vitamin C, camomile, green tea andfruit enzymes to boost dry and dehydrated skin It is suitable for most skin types including sensitive, pregnant and rosacea prone skin. Containing Polypeptides to assist collagen renewal and with an Aloe Vera carrier base, it is very gentle compared to many others so is a good ‘prep-peel’ for the skin, should you need stronger peels later on.

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• Firstly, a strong cleanse and degreaser to break down the dead skin cells; here I can feel a slight tingling.

• The peel itself (which smells amazing) is massaged firmly in • The clinical exfoliating scrub is applied and massaged in on top; felt tingling; a little like sunburn.

• More peel is added followed by the enzyme mask and finally, it is all washed off.

• The Vitamin C anti-ageing serum is applied along with an eye gel.

• The peel itself was stimulating during the treatment but enjoyable. The aftercare pack is included and these are the only products that should be used for the next 5 days.

The Results Immediately after the treatment, my skin was clear and glowing with no redness. After 3 days, I experienced some dryness around my cheeks and under my eyes but not much flaking. I found that I needed some extra moisture around my eyes.

After around 10-14 days, my skin was rehydrated and fresh and after 3 weeks, I was delighted to have smooth, soft and visibly refreshed skin. Fine lines appeared lighter and my make-up went on really well.

I am 100% happy with the results and I would highly recommend this treatment for anyone who wants to rejuvenate or refresh tired skin and reduce fine lines.

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en uniformed organisations from Bedfordshire took over part of Bedford Town Centre in April to showcase some of the great opportunities available for young people. Bedfordshire Youth United was launched in October 2104 by Helen Nellis, the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire. The event was attended by The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, The Countess of Erroll, who spent time talking with the young people and adult volunteers from the organisations. She said “It is great to see the wide range of opportunities there are for young people in our County. Being involved will help them learn and develop valuable skills that will help them in their careers and in life generally.”

The organisations involved in Bedfordshire Youth United are Air Cadets, Army Cadets, Boys Brigade, Fire & Rescue Cadets, Girl Guiding, Girls Brigade, Police Cadets, Scout Association, Sea Cadets and St John Ambulance.

of the organisations, the hope is that more young people will join up. Adult volunteer Nigel Taylor said “We want to showcase the great opportunities there are for young people and encourage more young people and adult volunteers to get involved.”

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ork on two new properties have started recently, bringing the total number of grants approved for the Bedford Borough Council led THI scheme to nine. No.99 was most recently occupied by Mario’s Fish Bar, and No. 101 was most recently occupied by Jinx clothing.

The partnership between the owners of the two properties helps to reduce costs and save valuable time achieving a unified shop front design. This twin project will reinstate part of the historic stone colonnade that used to be grand features of this terrace of properties.

It is understood that they were built

by George Handscombe Miller in the early 1860’s. Historic records show they housed William Warning, a grocer and Mrs Maria Merrie’s toy warehouse in the 1890’s; electrical and radio engineers, coal merchants and boot and shoemakers in the early 1900’s; followed by Singer sewing machines and K Shoe Shop in the 1970’s.

The works will be carried out by contractor The English Listed Building Company and the contract administered by Bedford based MK40 architects.

The grant funded work contributes to THI efforts to lift the visual appeal of High Street and support Bedford businesses.

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Matlock Bath in a day!

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ust a two hour drive from Bedford takes you away from the hub of it all and into the breathtaking countryside of Derbyshire.

Matlock is nestled alongside the Derwent River in the beautiful Peak District National Park in a steep and beautiful gorge that only the most foolhardy climbers try to scale.

It was in 1698 that three medicinal springs were discovered here and soon afterwards the first ‘bath’ was devised and constructed. It was made of wood and lined with lead and it was this that gave Matlock ‘Bath’ its name. It developed as a spa town in the nineteenth century and along with the fresh air, fabulous scenery and prosperous visitors it became very fashionable.

The rows of Victorian terraced houses built with lime stone file neatly up the hill and overlook stunning views across to Riber Castle, Black Rock and Alport Heights. Browse the delightful antique shops in Matlock, enjoy the beautiful gardens then walk 15 minutes along the river to the popular tourist resort of Matlock Bath.

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in Matlock Bath as the spectacular road that winds along the Derwent is very popular with bikers.

Where to visit Cable cars will whisk you up to the Heights of Abraham which is a purpose built, hill top attraction on top of Masson Hill, overlooking Matlock Bath and here you will find a café and restaurant; children’s play area, a viewing tower and a rocks and gems shop. Underground tours of Masson and Rutland caverns are included in your return cable car fee and should not be missed.

Don’t forget your cameras as the views across the Derwent Valley are magnificent.

Matlock Bath is also the home to Gullivers Kingdom theme park, set up on the hill side, designed for families with children aged between 2 and 13. It includes a log flume and at an altitude of 629 feet (overlooking a valley some 300 feet below) and there’s not another log flume in Europe with views like this one! Parking is free and there is a travellator and a chairlift, which is buggy friendly, to transport you from the bottom to the top of the theme park.

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Matlock-Bath

If you are looking for something a little more peaceful, Chatsworth House is only ten miles away and has a sprawling adventure play area, shop, restaurant and gardens.

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Black Rock, located up Cromford Hill, only three miles away is perfect for walking dogs and allowing children to let off steam before you head back down the motorway. A really great day out.

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y ‘good value’ plants are the ones which are easy to grow, improve the look of the garden all year or which come up every year without much attention. It always cheers me up to see these emerging in Springtime.

Polyanthus (which flower at the top of a stalk) and Primroses (which flower at ground level) can bloom for 7 months of the year, from autumn to May/ June. They do well in the ground and are widely used in tubs and bedding schemes in town centres and gardens (please scan this page using Layar App to see the pictures on the slide show). Their wide range of wonderful colours, extreme hardiness, and reasonable prices, make them popular. From May the space in tubs will be needed for summer bedding. Polys need shade in summer so plant them under shrubs or put them in large pots in shade. Water and feed them and they will flower again in autumn and spring. When planting summer bedding, wait until mid-May as frost can kill plants.

Evergreen Euonymus are also very good value.

Slow growing and compact, their leaf colours are in combinations of green, white and yellow, some tinged with pink in winter. They withstand frost and drought and look especially good in spring, with leaves in brighter colours, which complement the yellows, blues and purples of spring plants perfectly. Their smart appearance all year round makes them ideal for front gardens and positions near doors and windows.

Tulips are also easily grown but they sometimes stop flowering. The answer is to water them well and feed with Fish, Blood and Bone. Simple varieties, with ‘egg shaped’ blooms, flower better after the first year than

doubles or Parrot types. Buy in autumn and plant them in pots near the house, then move to gaps in the garden after flowering. Early, mid and late flowering tulips give colour from March to May. Damp shade does not suit many plants but Dicentras and Astilbes thrive there.

‘Bleeding Heart’ (Dicentra spectabilis) has ferny, bronze leaves which emerge in April. These can reach 18 inches or more and have red, heart shaped flowers hanging from their arched stems. There is also a white flowered form (alba) which has lime green foliage and pure white ‘hearts’. Both are very pretty and stay in flower for about 6 weeks, then disappear completely (like daffodils) but, if placed close behind Astilbes which flower a few weeks later, the gap will not be noticed. Astilbes bloom with feathery flowers of white, pink or red and are very hardy and long flowering. Enjoy growing these ‘good value’ and gorgeous looking plants.

Happy gardening from Diane Clay at Picturebook Gardens geoff.diane@yahoo.co.uk

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“If I knew then what I know now…”

H ow many times in our lives do we look back and wonder how things might have been if we’d done them differently?

Financial planning is just one area in which many people wish they’d had the benefit of hindsight. But in reality, there are some basic rules that can help most people wanting to achieve financial security.

Three of these are to spend less than you earn, protect against disasters and invest wisely. It’s very difficult to argue against these. However, although seemingly obvious and straightforward, they’re not always that easy to achieve.

Spend less than you earn At various stages in life we experience unavoidable strains on our income. But, if we’re serious about planning for our future, we need to put something away today. How will we have money to spend in our later years if we don’t start saving while we’re actually earning?

Protect against disasters Protection means ensuring that the right money is available at the right time; when it’s needed most.

We all hope to live long and healthy lives, but sometimes people fall ill, suffer critical illnesses or even die too soon. Pre-emptive planning can help ensure that individuals and their families are not financially compromised should the worst happen.

Spend less than you earn The final rule is to invest wisely. An effective investment strategy means keeping ‘rainy day’ emergency money separate from the funds you commit to longer-term financial objectives.

Keeping them separate lets you avoid the potential problem of having to dip into your long-term fund at ‘the wrong time’; that is, when markets are suffering their inevitable short-term fluctuations. This approach will leave you free to invest your longer-term fund in assets more capable of providing the rising income and capital growth needed for a more secure financial future.

For many, ‘financial planning’ or ‘wealth management’ sound like very daunting concepts, but getting professional advice and remembering these three simple rules can help you start to ‘see the woods for the trees’.

None of us have “enough time” in our lives, but occasionally some time invested today can make such a difference in the future.

To receive a complimentary guide covering Wealth Management, Retirement Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning, contact Tamsin Bromley Rahlke of Bromley Rahlke Financial on 01234 865075 tamsin.bromleyrahlke@sjpp.co.uk

An up-to-date Will is a fundamental part of this.

Over 50%* of the adult population does not have a valid Will. Creating one isn’t expensive, but the consequences of not having one or having a poorlywritten one can be costly.

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TAURUS: April 21 - May 21 The cards show lots of rushing around for Taureans this month, with little sleep but with an exciting aspect to life which makes this easier to cope with. Happiness for younger people and with younger people who are able to fulfill more of what they want makes this month a good one for Taurean parents. A small break towards the beginning of the month allows the Taurean mind to settle problems more quickly than normal.

GEMINI: May 22 - June 21 Gemini Subjects can expect work issues to be a little demanding as the month starts, but new ways forward show as possible towards the end of the month. Part of the reason for this would seem to be a lack of straightforward communication, so the advice would be to tell it as it is, rather than expecting people to work out what they should know by actions. Very few can read minds!

CANCER: June 22 - July 22 A feeling of being loved up and looking forward to commitment shows around some of those who have waited for one particular person to show how they really feel this month. The warmer weather and the sunshine brings out the best in partners and loved ones this month, however there is a warning with money to take things easy this May and look well before leaping into something expensive and long term.

LEO: July 23 - August 23 New experiences show as fulfilling and exciting for Leos this month. After grappling for months with one small problem after another, this May shows as a time when Leos can let down their guard and really begin to enjoy the start of the warm weather and the outdoors, rather than feeling shut in and waiting for the next issue to show itself. Some kind of study, or class shows up as a further new path to follow.

VIRGO: August 24 - September 22 Working at something new to overcome a feeling of gloom and despondency which had settled subconsciously with Virgos shows as a strong probability this month. While some of the ways forward are show as a little stressful, overall when the third week of the month comes in the general feeling is of success and being more valued for both who you are and your contribution to other people’s lives.

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LIBRA: September 23 - October 23 A month where other countries beckon constantly, despite the feeling of difficulty with taking time abroad. This may be to do with new people entering the Libran lifestyle, and bringing different thoughts and values to the surface. It also may be that long awaited trek across the other side of the world becoming more of a reality than a dream.

SCORPIO: October 24 - November 22 A fair haired woman shows as making a difference to many Scorpios this month, she is a good communicator and would show ways forward to those willing to explore new workplaces, or new groups for contact and friendship. There are also a great deal of creative cards shown for this star sign for May, warnings or heralding signs of pregnancy or new lifestyles.

SAGITTARIUS: November 23 - December 21 Sagittarians are warned to beware of jealous or controlling feelings which could be overwhelming this month. This shows as beginning through a feeling of losing out to others and having little choice on how to deal with it. The cards advise that it would be better to sit back and let the situation settle down, rather than rushing headlong into difficulties because the situation was not understood correctly. Take a deep breath and count to 100 before reacting.

CAPRICORN: December 22 - January 20 Capricorns are shown as capable as working well under stress, as a general part of their lives, but this month shows that they stress through lack of adrenalin, rather than too much, for a change.

Therefore this would be the month to make new plans for the future, or to take on a new challenge, to keep the flow within the normal levels.

AQUARIUS: January 21 - February 18 Money looks better this month for those born under the sign of Aquarius. But although more comes in it looks like more goes out, so the advice is to keep a little common sense when something is seemingly necessary for happiness. The cards advise to remember the last buy which went into a cupboard never to be seen again, and to save any extras for a special time later in the year.

PISCES: February 19 - March 20 Successful ventures show for those with work problems, this May, so this would be the time to look for new work and build up self-confidence and hopes for the future. Strong influences show from something which is a past type of work, or a past employment coming back into the lives of Pisceans this year, the seed of which looks to be planted this month.

ARIES: March 21 - April 20 A time to enjoy the good times and the good things in life, this summer shows as showing happier ongoing times for Aries subjects after some really difficult times earlier in the year. This month seems to show the way forward, both in relationships with loved ones and work.

Enjoy it.

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Crispy Skinned Duck Breast Salad

Served with candied beetroot, honey glazed roast parsnips, toasted sesame seeds and a balsamic reduction.

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Whilst carrots and parsnips Scatter almonds in a pan are roasting, cook the duck. and roast lightly for 8 mins 1 Gressingham duck breast Place beetroot in two Set a pan over a high heat in the oven. Whilst these separate pans (to avoid (scored fat) are toasting, season your until very hot, season the discolouration) and cover scored fat and then place 2 candy beetroot salad with French dressing with cold water, bring to fat side down in the hot and arrange on a plate 2 golden beetroot the boil and simmer for with the beetroot wedges, pan and immediately turn 1 parsnip around 25 mins or until drizzle with balsamic glaze. the heat to low to allow (cut into batons) a sharp small knife can Scatter almonds over and the fat to render. After 4 be inserted easily into 1 carrot then arrange the vegetable minutes, check the duck the flesh. Once cooked, fat, it should be golden by batons around the dish. (cut into batons) remove the outer skin now. At this point transfer Finally slice the duck and Any good quality mixed whilst warm and cut the salad leaves (mizuna leaf, beetroot into wedges and to the hot oven and cook rest on top of the salad. for 7 minutes (this will give radicchio, watercress, baby set aside. you a nice pink, plump spinach, etc) Scan to Place carrot and parsnip duck breast. Remove from view the 45g almonds batons in a baking tray and oven and rest in a warm video Balsamic glaze place. drizzle with honey and olive oil, season lightly with Chives and parsley to Let us know how you get on - we would all salt and pepper and roast garnish love to see pictures of your efforts! in a hot oven (185°) for (small handful) Send your photos to around 30-40 mins until Salt (pinch) hello@communitylifemag.co.uk or post them cooked, then set aside. on any of the Twitter and Facebook pages!

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Groups and Clubs

Sport & Outdoors

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

Rutherford Badminton Club Mondays 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Bedford Academy Sports

Enjoy Irish Ceili/Set Dancing Reading Room, Barker’s Lane, Bedford Every Wednesday 8pm £2 entry No partner required, first evening free!

Ring Pat on 01234 308224 for details

Most walks meet at reception 01234 767037

Local Friendship Group Welcomes new members We meet at a local public house every Wednesday at 8pm. Call 07925 910639 Email: friendshipclub365@gmail.com 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.

Hall (Mile Road). For intermediate/experienced players.

First visit free. Ron on 01234 308061 or ron.gibb@ntlworld.com

Health Walks Marston Forest Centre Wednesdays 10.30am – Free no need to book Mowsbury Park Bowling Club

Come and try lawn bowls FOR FREE! Open Day Sunday 17th May 2pm - 5pm.

Or any Wednesday or Friday 2pm – 4.30 pm.

First session FREE! Nothing needed, just a pair of flat shoes. Entrance via Wentworth Drive. Ample Parking For more info call Anne Haynes 211828

Great Barford and Mowsbury Cricket Club Great Barford Village Hall Cricket players required- 1.30pm

Saturdays from May - August

www.groupspaces.com/barfordandmowsburycricket Email: barfordandmowsbury@gmail.com

Community, Church & Concerts

CLUB FIVE -0 Bedford Based Social Club For single active people 50 plus Come and join us for a wide range of activities and fun For further information telephone 01234 363 302

Willington Village Market, Village Hall Willington Saturday 16th May 10am - 12am Plants, Vegetables, Fruit, Home-made cakes Bread, Preserves and Crafts Fairtrade Stall, Southall Butchers, Refreshments

Kempston and District Model Railway Society Meets every Monday 7.30pm-10.00pm At the Church of the Transfiguration rear church hall New members welcome. For further details contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 E:brianwoodcock@btinternet.com

Farmers Market, Marston Forest Centre Sunday 17th May 10.30am to 3pm The Farmers Market, with local suppliers offering quality goods Free entry Stallholder enquiries, E:solaan@yahoo.co.uk

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Bedford Sinfonia - ‘Strings and clarinet’ Saturday 9 May, St Paul’s Church, Bedford, 7.30pm Mozart - Divertimento in F major Finzi - Clarinet Concerto (soloist: Malcolm Green) Schoenberg Verklarte Nacht Tickets: £11, children/students £5 Box office: 01234 718112

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Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra - ‘Vive la Difference!’ Saturday 16th May Bedford Corn Exchange, 7.30pm. Wagner - Siegfried’s Journey down the Rhine from Gotterdammerung Walton - Cello Concerto (soloist: Tim Lowe) Sibelius Symphony No. 2Bedford Corn Exchange, 7.30pm Tickets: £14, children/students £5 Box office: 01234 718112 Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Saturday 30th May 3pm - 6pm London Road Methodist Church, Corner of London Road/Barford Avenue, Yummy Tea, Coffee, Mad Hatter’s Punch, Cakes, Sandwiches, Games, White Rabbit Hunt with prize! Watch ‘Alice in Wonderland’ on the large screen, Stalls, Raffle, Craft fun, Fancy Dress welcome - Prize for the best costume!

Wednesday 27th May Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club Present STEVE HUBBLE in Concert 8.00 -10.30 pm Addison Centre, Kempston Members £4 Non-Members £5 Pay at door 01234 344423 www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/bedford

Theatre & Arts The Place Theatre “The LadyKillers” Wednesday 20th – Saturday 23rd May Wednesday to Friday shows 7.30pm Saturday Matinee at 3pm www.theplacebedford.org.uk Bedford Art Society Exhibition Saturday 16th May Opens at 11am. The Art Centre, Howard Street. Wine and light refreshments will be served. The Exhibition continues until Saturday 30th May (excluding Sundays).

Free Entry www.bedsartsociety.co.uk

Talks, Events and Workshops Bedford Art Society meeting Friday 1st May Putnoe Heights Church. 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Hashim Akib SAA Artist of the Year Demonstrates using acrylics with new ideas and techniques, Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors.

Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk Guided Tour of lovely, historic Woburn Abbey Gardens Saturday 9th May 2pm - 5pm Followed by a delicious freshly-baked cream tea in the Duchess’s Tea Rooms. Suitable for adults and children

over 12 years. By kind invitation of Her Grace the Duchess of Bedford. All profits to the Friends of Bedford Hospital. Tickets £14.50 Call Felicity on 01234-359716 or e:djfscott@yahoo.co.uk Sunday 10th May 2-5pm The Forest Centre Marston Moretaine Contemplating separation or divorce? Want to gain control and discuss options? Workshop with experts on finances, health & wellbeing, legal advice £45 including afternoon tea. To book, E:info@startingafresh.co.uk or Call 07800 899858 www.startingafresh.co.uk Story Festival Tuesday 26th-Friday 29th May Stanwick Lakes. 4 days of activities, storytelling in our colourful story tent, book corner, den building, crafts, and treasure hunt, our popular giant catapult.

Fishing Tutorial Stanwick Lakes Tuesday 26th May Free instruction on coarse fishing at Stanwick Lakes fisheries. Some equipment supplied. For information and booking, contact Phil Dunn on 07974 300015 Tuesday May 12th Bedford Floral Art Society Addison Centre, Kempston at 7.30pm. Vicki Hease presents ‘Alfresco Summer’ Raffle of arrangements, Plant stall. Members free Non-members £5. All welcome Please note this is the second Tuesday instead of the usual first. www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk

Talks, Events and Workshops 3 Live Bands Concert in aid of Cancer Research Charities Saturday 23rd May Doors open 7pm Pistonz – Perfect Storm – The Yellow Dog Rhythm & Blues Band. The George & Dragon, Bedford MK40 3EU Tickets £10 plus Raffle Call 01234 211532 Mad May Dash, Marston Forest Centre Sunday 10th May 10am onwards. A walk, hop, skip or run round either the 4km or 8km surfaced trail in the Millennium Country Park. All funds go towards the British Heart Foundation. £10 if you pre-register more at www.bhf.org.uk Wednesday 20th May 9.30am-1.00pm Dementia Awareness Event, Harpur Suite Find out more about dementia and support available and the work of the Society. Life doesn’t end when dementia begins. Refreshments available. Free entry donations gratefully received.

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Volunteering Opportunities

Can you give some time to help others?

led by experienced staff and supported by volunteers who are all fully trained and DBS checked. Summer Playscheme runs for three weeks, Easter Playscheme runs for five days and half-term Playschemes run for two days.

94 Gardener and general maintenance

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

173 Charity Shop Helper 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+

97 Volunteer Steward To help create a friendly, user focused environment and to ensure all visitors to the museum have the best experience possible.

Responsibilities may include:- Interacting with visitors to provide information about the museum and exhibitions. Safeguarding the museum collection, helping visitors to access the museum facilities, helping visitors use the lift, staffing the reception desk, providing visitors with refreshments in the kiosk, preparing the museum for opening and closing.

For general gardening tasks for the restoration of the gardens at Moggerhanger. These horticultural tasks will vary depending on what is needed each week based on the restoration works but will include: preparation of borders for planting, planting of trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials, border maintenance, vegetable garden maintenance, pruning, maintenance of paths and patio pot plants, watering, and weeding. There will also be opportunities to do practical handy work like for example setting up a compost area.

163 Children’s Activities (Pre-School) Helper Flitwick Assisting library staff to provide activities for pre-school children, particularly rhyme-time sessions, where duties include giving out rhyme sheets, taking part in singing rhymes, with associated actions, and encouraging active participation by the children and their accompanying adults. Possible occasional assistance, if volunteer agrees, at story-times at other venues, e.g. at library promotion stalls at local festivals.

139 Receptionist We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help our expansion by joining us as a Receptionist. You should be organised, helpful, friendly, confident and able to follow procedures. The role will include welcoming clients, showing them around the warehouse, helping them select items that they need, processing paperwork, cash handling and till work.

154 Barista As part of the coffee shop team, they will be responsible for helping serve customers visiting The Fountain and shared responsibility to make food and drinks and help keep the café clean and well looked after.

217 Family Support - weekly family group We are looking for volunteers to help at our Tuesday morning family support group. FACES is a support group and charity for families who do not usually access other services and sometimes have complex problems to deal with. The recruitment process for this post is the same as for all our volunteers - require 2 references, an enhanced DBS check and that you attend our volunteer training course.

154 Barista As part of the team in the coffee shop, they will be responsible for helping serve customers visiting The Fountain café in Bedford. It will be their shared responsibility to make food and drinks and help keep the café clean and well looked after.

218 Trustee Trustees that are needed with experience in the areas of administration, business planning, customer service, equality of access, financial management, fund-raising, health and safety, human resource management, information and communication technology, marketing, property management, risk management and/or volunteer recruitment.

232 Vision Screening Volunteer To help screen people for low vision using Eyes Right, a simple and easy-to-use screening tool. The volunteer takes the volunteer through the short screening programme and give them their personalised vision report at the end and then direct people to the appropriate support

18 Skool’s Out Play Assistant Skool’s Out “Extraordinary Activities for Extraordinary Young People” Skool’s Out Playschemes run in the school holidays. These are full days (9:30am - 3:30pm) of fun, inclusive, creative and empowering activities

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Opportunity of the Month 231 Hospice at Home Volunteer The volunteers visit the home of a person with a life limiting illness, give practical help and support where it’s needed and often become a friend during the illness - and beyond, if required.

The amount of time given by the volunteer each week depends on the agreed needs of the individual patient. Volunteers are caring people, and allow the family/carer, to have some time to see their friends, go shopping or simply relax. All volunteers are carefully selected, undergo a full training course including communication skills, risk assessments, understanding medical needs and bereavement counselling and are managed by the Volunteers Co-ordinator.

43 Bromham Road, Bedford www.voluntaryworks.org Telephone: 01234 213100

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TJ Introducing, TJ our STAR CAT – who desperately needs a forever home.

He has the cutest pink nose and loves to groom his immaculate black and white coat.

He’s very affectionate and loves to snuggle up on your lap or have his chin tickled.

Ideally TJ needs to be the only pet in the house and would be happier with older children.

TJ is approx 3 yrs old and has been in our care for 7 months. Can you offer him a loving home?

Andy TJ has amazing twinkly green eyes and is definitely the handsomest cat in the neighbourhood.

RSPCA Bedfordshire North Branch Animals in need of a loving home

Bramble A lovely little boy – around 6 months old.

He’s a confident young chap who enjoys a cuddle.

Patience Approx 2 yrs old. She’s extremely affectionate but was unfortunately abandoned on a tip.

Jessie and Toby

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Extremely handsome brothers who’d like He’s about one with a gorgeous ginger and to be re-homed together – but they can be white long-haired coat. He’ll need to be separated. groomed!

Domino and Ginger These lovely ladies are looking for a home together. Fun and friendly – they’d make great pets.

Raymond Only 3 weeks old, this little tabby boy needs a home. Other kittens are also available.

www.rspca-bedfordshirenorth.org.uk Call 01234 266965 or email:welfare@rspcabedfordshirenorth.org.uk

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