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fficially summer and the long (and hopefully hot!) holidays loom. So how to spend the weeks?

To start with how about some delicious food? Taste Bedford on July 8th is a free Gourmet and Street food festival offering a variety of world foods plus live music and entertainment. More on p4.

Bedford Borough Council’s Summer Reading Challenge scheme encourages children to read during the holidays– How to sign up on p40 If you like history, you will enjoy the Bedfordshire Archives article on p30. This July, their exhibition ‘Thinking of You in Time of Need’ will show documents and photographs illustrating the role that Bedfordshire people played in hosting WW2 evacuees.

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n July 8th, BedPop is hosting Taste, a free gourmet and street food festival.

Set among the beautiful surroundings of Bedford’s embankment and with live music on the bandstand, the Mill Meadows event will showcase unique culinary experiences and great music.

“Taste Bedford will be like no other free outdoor event in Bedford,” said organiser, Anne Harnan.

“We want to raise the foodie profile of the town and showcase the region’s best chefs and producers. We’re also bringing some unique street food stalls to town, all against the backdrop of some amazing music.”

Headlining the Food Stage will be Phil Fanning from award-winning restaurant Paris House. Phil is the executive chef and owner of the fine dining restaurant based on the Woburn Estate and is considered to be one of the brightest culinary talents and head chefs in the country.

Headlining the famous bandstand at Taste will be none other than singer songwriter Mark Morriss,

who famously made his name fronting English indie outfit The Bluetones. Mark was at the helm as the band scored 14 top ten singles and three top ten albums and he has also enjoyed a successful solo career and is a member of Matt Berry’s music touring band The Maypoles. Mark combines cracking tunes with great anecdotes; the perfect mix for a sunny Saturday afternoon on Bedford’s Embankment! Also gracing the stage are Rebecca de Winter, My Girl the River, Brass Knuckle and Wang Dang Doodle – all held together by the Roll Your Own Records DJ crew Street food vendors include Mexican, Indian, vegan, French crepes, Paella, gourmet sausages and Braai served from a ‘steam train’! Artisan vendors will be selling bread, oils, cakes and more from the Producers’ Tent.

This event is being organised in partnership with Charles Wells and also sponsoring are Woodfines Solicitors, Robinson & Hall, The Vintage Suit Hire Company, and Bedford Language Centre.

For further information please contact erica.roffe@gmail.com on 07454 287287 www.bedpop.co.uk

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Alistair Burt, your Local MP...

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irst and foremost a very warm and sincere ‘thank you’ to the people of NE Bedfordshire, who returned me to Parliament in the recent General Election. To have been elected for the fifth time to represent you is an honour and a privilege indeed, and a responsibility I never take lightly.

I have never known a more curious election in terms of its trajectory, from what looked like a dominant position at the beginning for the Conservative Party, to the drama of the exit poll telling us something different. There are many causes, and we all expect much to be written about it in the weeks, months and years to come, so I am not going to pre-empt all that.

Suffice to say I think a lot of lessons have been learned by all parties, and the next election campaign will be different.

Did I say next election? Well, we could all do with a break! I am aware that Brenda from Bristol spoke for all when she exclaimed her frustration that the election was called. Two elections and a Referendum from 2015-17 is quite enough! We shall see.

The election will also be remembered as it was marred by two terrorist atrocities. Coming in the wake of the murder of Jo Cox MP a year ago, and of the Westminster attack more recently, the awful scenes from Manchester and London Bridge mattered much more to people than politics for many days, and rightly 8

so. I hope the stories of bravery from passers-by, of heroism from emergency services, and of what had already been achieved in young lives cut short will long be remembered after the attackers themselves are forgotten and discarded. The unbreakable spirit of people in adversity is sometimes just astonishing.

The consequence of all this is that I expect this Parliament to be the most difficult of all I have been fortunate to serve in. We have, of course, the challenge of leaving the EU, though the Parliamentary arithmetic now ensures that the Prime Ministers determination to see this as a ‘national endeavour’ should be fulfilled by taking note of a wide range of voices, in Parliament and outside, rather than just those of a governing party. The increased threat from terror sources, from home and overseas, will require even greater efforts to combat and disrupt it. And the huge social challenges of the country, the balancing of the economy between new requirements for spending and the need to raise it wisely and fairly, will not be easy.

My own role has changed once again, as I am asked by the Prime Minister to return to Middle East affairs, which affect us all greatly. I shall write further about this next time.

Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP

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I believe that every adult with assets should look at getting a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).

In many ways this can be more important than a will. Die will-less and you don’t choose where your assets go but if you lose your faculties without a LPA, your assets could be locked down - even stopping your family paying for your care.

It’s worth remembering people can lose their faculties very quickly. And when their family are already having to come to terms and deal with that - without a LPA, the only way they can take charge of your finances is via the Court of Protection.

So here’s my key LPA facts…

• Stay in control. With a Lasting Power of Attorney you nominate a trusted friend or relative to take control of your assets, but ONLY if and when you lose capacity. However it needs to be set up when you have mental capacity, so thinking, “it’s not to worry about now” is a mistake - once you know there’s an issue it may be too late.

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Money Matters

By Martin Lewis • The cost has been cut to £82. To encourage more people to take this up, the cost of registering a LPA in England and Wales has recently been reduced from £110 to £82. You can find the forms at www.gov.uk. However, those on some forms of benefits may be able to have the fee reduced or wiped.

• You can do it yourself, but if things are complex, get help. The gold standard way to do a LPA is to get a solicitor to draft one for you – worth considering if your affairs are complex, such as overseas property or business assets.

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Steve Scott became homeless after he left his job due to his problem with alcohol; he then lost his home after his landlord sold the property he was living in. He joined Emmaus 10 months ago. Steve helps others who find themselves in difficult situations. “I attend regular local soup runs in Bedford with other companions and staff from Carlton serving up homemade soup and hot drinks to people who are living on the streets. It’s also an opportunity to offer support to people who are in need as I once was.

“I also recently went to Romania to see how they make use of the items that we send them each year and to offer help and advice on how they could improve their operations.

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any people want to retire to the seaside. Bournemouth? Sand, rolling waves…strolling along the pier eating ice cream and sipping cappuccino. One problem. The British weather of course!

So where could you live out the twilight years?

One popular place is Malta. The cost of living in Malta can be pretty cheap compared to other European countries. Food is relatively inexpensive

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With sunshine 300 days of the year there’s no high energy bills. Public transport is also cheap but buses can be overcrowded and infrequent out of season so it’s probably a good idea to buy a cheap car.

Renting an apartment is quite easy and inexpensive compared to the UK and in theory you should be able to find a two bed flat for around £500/£600 a month. If you have a house to rent in the UK plus pensions and savings, you could be in a good position but this depends where you choose to live.

Inland towns such as Mosta and Naxxar are a lot

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As far as crime is concerned Malta is very safe with violent crime being very low. English is an official language in Malta (as well as Maltese) though if you move permanently it’s only polite to learn Maltese, otherwise you will not be accepted as a true resident. Maltese (being Arabic and Italian based) is a very difficult language to learn so you’ll be congratulated if you do! The Maltese drive on the left but don’t follow the rules as we do! Roads are much better though these days with new bypasses and a huge improvement to the Salina Coast Road.

Healthcare is free (for now) and Malta is among the top six countries in the EU for the quality of its care. Private plans start from as little as £90 a year to approx. £350 a year, which allow you to attend various private clinics and hospitals and avoid the queues at public clinics.

Maltese lifestyle can be laid back and slow-paced and the Maltese people are some of the nicest you will meet and will go out of their way to help you.

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Leonardo is a member of The Villiers Park 2020 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) Scholars Programme; a two-year course which runs alongside A-levels. As part of the course, they participate in the INVOLVE initiative, a self-organised project which encourages Scholars to contribute to learning within their own and other local schools and colleges. He fully committed himself to the project, resulting in the Platinum Award.

As part of his project, Leonardo teamed up with two other STEM Scholars and Year 12 students, to lead

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Many of the documents held by the service are about the land. These include maps, property deeds and plans for development. They can be used by people wanting to know what was once on a particular site and are often used by those looking at the history of buildings. There

are many examples of this on the service’s website where staff and volunteers are creating pages of information about towns, villages and hamlets throughout the county.

Other documents are about people and their activities. These include: records of baptisms, marriages and burials, letters, diaries, registers of electors, records of clubs and societies. These records are often used by people researching their own family history. They can also be used to look at society more generally gathering together information from a variety of documents to investigate attitudes, reactions or just how things were done in the past. To protect individuals there are restrictions on the use of documents less than 100 years old that contain personal or sensitive information, but even so there is a wealth of material to be discovered.

The archive service is based in the Riverside Building of Borough Hall in Bedford and anyone can make an appointment to use the archives.

Not sure what you would like to see? There are a several ways you can find out more without having a particular goal: browse the archives service website, read their latest newsletter online and ask to receive future issues, visit their current exhibition or go to one of their events.

Each year the archive service chooses a theme for small exhibitions to highlight just some of the fascinating material to be found in the archives.

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Thinking of You, Remembering Then, showcased reminiscences of everyday life from the last 70 years.

From July 6th until the beginning of October the exhibition in the archives reception area will be Thinking of You in Time of Need. It will show documents and photographs illustrating the role that the people of Bedfordshire played in hosting evacuees during the Second World War .

The theme Thinking of You in Time of Need will also feature in a panel display on Bedfordshire’s tradition of welcoming refugees. This was launched during Refugee Week, 19-25 June, and will be used at other events including the service’s Heritage Open Days event.

county’s documentary heritage, see the specialist storage areas and watch a demonstration of archive conservation. The tours will give an extra opportunity to view the reception exhibition on evacuees, together with other displays illustrating Bedfordshire’s long history of welcoming migrants.

Tours will take place at half-hourly intervals between 10am and 12pm and between 2pm and 4pm and will last around 50 minutes. They can be booked in advance by emailing archive@bedford. gov.uk or telephoning 01234 228833. www.therealmalta.com

As part of the national Heritage Open Days Bedfordshire Archives will be running guided tours on Thursday 7th and Saturday 9th September. The tours will provide an opportunity to look behind-the-scenes at the archives on days when the service is normally closed to the public, and are a great introduction to the service. Visitors will be able to learn how the service cares for the

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oung bookworms are invited to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with Bedford Borough Council’s libraries.

The event challenges children to read books during their summer break in order to earn rewards and improve their literary skills.

This year’s theme is Animal Agents and there will be lots of activities and events taking place in the borough’s libraries to support the challenge.

To take part, all children need to do is sign up at their nearest library. They will then receive a special collector’s folder and, as they borrow and read at least six library books over the summer, they can collect stickers to help complete the challenge.

After reading six library books children will collect an Animal Agents certificate; if they read 12 library books they will be rewarded with an Animal Agents zip tag and by reading an amazing 18 library books children will receive an Animal Agents medal.

Children can read any library books they like: fact books, stories, joke books, picture books and audio books. As long as they are borrowed from the library, they all count.

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“It’s been popular in Bedford Borough over the years with more than 3,000 local children taking part last year.

“Children who participate in the challenge really benefit and this is apparent when they return to school in the autumn term. It provides a good opportunity for families to explore the range of books available at our popular libraries.”

The Summer Reading Challenge runs from 15 July to 9 September.

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Sunday 9th July 2017

Main Ring Events for 2017:

Sealed Knot, Beagles, Heavy Horses and Horse Whisperer.

Ground admission for Public from 11.00am Main Show Ring Events from 11.30pm Entrance: Adult £10, Family £25, Children £5, (Under 5’s free) www.kimboltoncountryfayre.com Charities for 2017: All monies raised will be donated to Charities and good causes supported by the Rotary Club of Kimbolton Castle and/or Sporting Bears.

Charities supported in 2016 included: Hemi Help, Samuel Pepys School, Ellesmere Opportunity Group, Autism Concern, EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices), Burn Camps, Holly Ward (Hinchingbrooke Hospital), Mission Motorsport and local Rotary Supported Charities

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Stage 2017:

Galaxy Big Band, Morris Dancers.

Other Attractions: A flypast

by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Hurricane and Spitfire, 1000 Classic Cars, Dreamrides, Ford Focus Simulator, Model car racing, over 70 stalls and stands. And much more...

Children:

Millars Ark Mobile Farm, Astro Glide.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Kimbolton Castle in partnership with the Sporting Bears

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The building consists of two floors (for the easy version) and the gang has to rob the safe on each floor and escape to win. That isn’t an easy thing to do though as each floor (4x4 cards) has a security guard on a random patrol route and numerous security devices that you don’t know about (the cards are face down until you look into or explore a room!)

This is a strategy game that involves a lot of talking and discussing of tactics as things can change so quickly, a deadbolt can block your way, the guard changes direction or the security camera is just around the corner. Trying to negotiate the floor and then crack the safe is a real challenge, though it always feels possible to do ‘next time’, that relies on all the players working together and trying to outfox everything that is put in your way.

When you do manage to get away though you get a real feeling of victory!

Simon White

WHAT'SON Your essential guide to activities, clubs, events and lots more in your area. There’s something for everyone!

ARTS, CULTURE & TALKS Alpine Garden Society, Bedfordshire group Monday July 3rd 7.30 for 8.00pm Jon Evans will be speaking on ‘Photographing Alpines’.

Local nursery Plant sales (not just alpine plants), plant exhibits. Visitors very welcome £3 including refreshments. Wilstead Village Hall, MK45 3BX Bedford Floral Art Society Tuesday 4th July 7.30pm Jenni Baker presents ‘Wind in the Willows’ Raffle of arrangements, Sales table Visitors £7. Everyone welcome. Addison Centre, Kempston. www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 7th July 7.15 p.m.

Interested in Family History? Come along to our next monthly talk “Reading Old Handwriting” by Ian Waller held in the Drama Hall of Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk Bedford Art Society Meeting Friday 7th July 7.15 for 7.30 start We are lucky to engage Sandra Wall Armitage ( President of the SBA) a highly experienced Botanical Artist known world wide for her vibrant paintings.

She will show us how she achieves her finished works.

Entry is free for members, £5 for visitors. Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 or www.bedsartsociety.co.uk for information Embroiderers’ Guild, Bedford Branch Thursday July 20th 7.30 for 8.00pm Interested in textiles? Come and join us.

Tonight’s speaker is Tanya Haynes on ‘Ribbon Embroidery’. Previously loved goods for sale and information about local textile events. Visitors welcome, £4 including refreshments.

St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill MK41 7UY

Embroiderers’ Guild, Bedford Branch 17th - 29th July, Friday - Sundays 10.00am - 4.00pm The Bedford Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild will be exhibiting work at Bromham Mill with a demonstration day on July 22nd. Come along and enjoy the exhibition or have a go on Saturday 22nd July at making a zig-zag book with Khadi paper.

Free admission Textile sales and a great café too!

Bromham Mill, MK43 8LP

CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS Chain Mail Jewelry for Beginners Thursday 27th July, 7pm to 9pm £12 per head to include findings and jump rings Saxon Games and Crafts.

Saxon Way, Great Denham, MK40 4GP For further info or to book call Michael on 07877 951630 Linedancing Mondays at Priory Methodist Church Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ Beginners/Improvers (Absolute Beginners Welcome) 7.30pm - 8.30pm www.dancingstars.comli.com/ Tele:07969847553 Kempston and District Model Railway Society Meets every Monday from 7.30pm-10pm At the Church of the Transfiguration rear church hall.

New members welcome.

Contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 or brianwoodcock@btinternet.com Bedford Advanced Drivers - Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents We meet bi monthly on the third Tuesday of each odd month in the Lecture Room at the Bedford Athletic Stadium in Barkers Lane, Bedford at 8.00pm.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 18th July when our speaker David Williams, will be talking about managing Formula 1 teams. Any enquiries about the group can be directed to our website ‘www.roadabedford.org.uk’ or by telephoning 01234 266070.

Silver lining Club for the silver haired.

Park Road Methodist Church Roff Avenue, opposite the high flats. Number 10 bus stops outside.

FREE. 2pm-4pm every first Tuesday of the month.

Various activities or just sit and chat with a cup of tea or coffee 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

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Scottish Country Dancing - Beginners class.

Tuesday evenings 8pm -10pm ARA Social Club, Manton Lane, Bedford £2.50 per session, first evening free. Singles welcome No experience/partners needed. Wear soft shoes.

Keith Rose 01234 781448 keith@krose.plus.com Bedfordshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.

Meetings:- 1st Tuesday evening each month 7.30 - 9.30pm 3rd Saturday 10.30am. - 4.30pm each month.

A friendly group of lovers of textile related crafts have changed venue to Flitwick Village Hall, 11 Dunstable Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1HP Bedford Bowling Club Welcome Sessions Every Tuesday and Friday 2pm – 4pm The Bedford Bowling club holds taster sessions in Bedford Park (near the café), and welcomes anyone who would like to try the game. We are a warm, friendly club and the green is in a sheltered & idyllic part of the park. We provide all equipment for these sessions, and only ask you wear flat soled shoes to protect the green. There is no cost or obligation and tea and biscuits are provided.

For full information ring Ray on 305695, Warwick on 403551, or Alison on 343257. Or check out our new web site google “bedfordbowlingclub, Bedford – hugo fox”.

Local Friendship Group Welcomes new members We meet at a local public house every Wednesday at 8pm. Call 07790 904736 or 07925 910639 Email: friendshipclub365@gmail.com Enjoy Irish Ceili and Set Dancing.

Every Wednesday 8 pm to 10 pm at the Reading Room, 1, Barkers Lane, Bedford. £2 per session – first evening free. No partner required. Beginners welcome.

Ring Pat [01234 308224] for more details.

Evening Handcraft – Knitting, Stitching and lots of other hand crafts 1st & 3rd Wednesday of most months.

Enjoy craft and good conversation with a relaxed group who support one another. Plus a whole craft shop to shop in if you want to. £4.75 per session which includes any drink off the O For Coffee menu.

Tudor Rose Patchwork Unit 1, Oakley Park, Station Road, Oakley MK43 7RB Phone 01234 824983 for further details.

Tudor Reeds Folk Dance Club Meet on First, Third and Fifth Wednesday of each month eve 8-10pm We are a friendly social Folk Dancing Club St Marks Church Hall, Calder Rise (off Avon Drive), Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7UY It’s good fun for only £1 incl. refreshments No partner required. Rosemary Mcneilage 01234 405594 MENCAP – Smiley Club Wednesdays 7pm – 8.30pm A fun social club for boys and girls from 9 to 18 who have learning disabilities. The club has a band of loyal volunteers, mostly teenagers and activities include: Art and crafts, board games, outside play in the warmer months and hanging out with friends!

Pine Cones Family Centre, (behind Livingstone Lower School) Clapham Road, Bedford.

For further information please contact the club leader Jeff Smith on 07798 762 808.

MENCAP – Sparkle Club Wednesdays in term time between 7.00pm – 9.00pm a social club for adults with learning disabilities. It is held on Putnoe Primary School, Church Lane, Bedford MK41 0DH. Bedford Pipe Band welcome new members.

Thursdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm Friendly & relaxed group beginners to experienced.

St John’s Church hall (MK42 0DL), Bedford.

Contact Pipe Major Donald Reid 01234 268475 Mrs. Barrett (Band Secretary) 01234 360967 www.bedfordpipeband.org.uk Bedford Gallery Quire 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday of each month 7.30 pm Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Ave, Bedford We welcome those interested in singing/playing’West Gallery’ music from the early 18th century to the mid19th century. Contact Ken Baddley 01234 310018 www.bedfordgalleryquire.org.uk Bedford Folk Dance Company Meet Thursday eve 8 - 10 pm.

We are a friendly Country and Folk Dance Club Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford MK41 8EB It’s good fun for only £2 incl. Refreshments No partner required Ron Law 01234 825574 www.bedfordfolkdanceclub.com Magpie Ladies Group A friendly group who meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm At St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill.

(No meetings in August). Guest Speakers and social events. Tea/Coffee and cake included New members welcomed. Please Contact: Rosemary 01234 405594 or Barbara 01234 304960

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WHAT’S ON Art Friends – New Art Group Art for Fun and Friendship For All Every Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm Bromham Baptist Church. Enquiries please call Jackie 01234 825663 / 07880 518465 Flower School Thursday evenings 5pm – 7pm April Flowers, 90 High Street, Clapham Various arrangements covered with a demo followed by the opportunity for students to complete the same design which they can take home. Booking essential Call Amy on 01234 343335 / 07794 827137 P.M Bridge Group First and third Thursdays of each month 11am to 2.45pm Friendly duplicate bridge Good standard buffet lunch £6 including lunch, tea or coffee. Renhold Village Hall.

Tel Ann on 01234 212066 Linedancing Thursdays Kempston Hammers Social And Sports Club 134 High Street High Street Kempston Bedford MK42 7BN. Beginners/Improvers (Absolute Beginners Welcome) 7.00pm - 8.00pm Improver/Intermediate 8.00pm - 10.00pm http://dancingstars.comli.com/ Tele:07969847553 Bedford Fine Companions Folk Dance Club We are a long established folk dance club who meet every Friday in term time from 8pm to 10pm at Hazeldene School Bedford MK41 9AT (use Hartshill entrance). We are a friendly group always ready to welcome new members. No partner required.

Contact David Cooke on 01234 823920, https:// finecompanions.wordpress.com or find us on Facebook.

Bedfordshire Family History Society Welcomes new members at their monthly meetings on the 1st Friday of every month.

Contact Lynn on 01234 306482 Held in the Drama Hall of Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX www.bfhs.org.uk Friday Daubers This friendly group of amateur daubers meets at 5 Lansdowne Road Bedford every Friday between 1pm and 4pm to spend a few hours enjoying our hobby.

Between us we use a variety of media. If you enjoy drawing and/or painting why not join us.

If you are interested why not contact one of us to find out more - Anne 07548 840856 or Jenny 01234 824568 or email Marianne marianne.sellers@ virginmedia.com

COMMUNITY / CHARITY EVENTS Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection Launch Saturday 15th July 11am – 2pm Live cookery demonstration by TV Chef Peter Sidwell Prizes to be won including a chance to win cookery school tickets for Simply Good Cookery School, a Kitchen Aid food blender, plus many more on the day.

Peter Crisp Ltd, 25-27 Church St, Rushden NN10 9YU Contact 01933 356424 or info@petercrisp.co.uk

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Afternoon Vintage Tea Friday 28th July 2pm to 4pm Admission £3 - Tea, cake and dancing Christ the King Church Hall Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP For Information call 01234 404563 A Different Brew - A Cafe with a difference’ Summer Opening Times Monday- Friday 10am till 8pm and Sundays 11am till 6pm 106 Clapham Road, Bedford Licensed to sell alcohol with food.

Sunday menu includes a roast, different meat each week. Staffed by adults with learning difficulties working both front and back of house.

A Different Brew is a project of Beds Garden Carers (BGC) Find us on Facebook Beds Garden Carers Learning Disabilities Charity Panacea Museum The museum tells the story of the Panacea Society – a remarkable religious community formed in the early twentieth century.

General Opening Hours Museum and Gardens Open February half term to October half term Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 11.00am – 5.00pm Gardens only April – September Monday - Wednesday from 11.00am – 4.00pm

FETES / SHOWS / TABLE TOP SALES Willington Summer fete Saturday 2nd Sept 12pm-4pm Live entertainment, bands, dance groups, local stalls, BBQ, emergency service demonstrations, animal zoo, and even a flypast from the RAFs Spitfire.

FREE entry + FREE parking. Willington Village Hall & playing field (for GPS: MK44 3PY) www.WillingtonFete.co.uk Bromham Village Annual Show, Sunday 9th July 11.30am to 5.00pm Official opening 1.00pm Attractions for the whole family and community.

Falconry display, Irish Dancers, The Shefford Majorettes, Gymnastics display, Mini football, sports challenge event and much more. Also large craft marquee, birds of prey, children’s rides, punch & Judy, classic cars, food outlets, trade and commercial stands. In the main hall will be a wide variety of exhibits ranging from vegetables and flowers, paintings, hand made items and photography. In the air there will be flypast by a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane aircraft, something not to be missed.

Village Road, Bromham, Beds, MK43 8LD www.bromhamshow.com Table Top Sale Saturday 15th July 9am to Noon Entry 50p Refreshments available Christ the King Church Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP For information call 01234 965497

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WHAT’S SERVICES ON FAMILY Pond Dipping & Design Thursday 27 July Sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm. Duration: 1¼ hours Booking and parental supervision essential.

The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Beds MK43 0PR. To book, call 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org

HEALTH & WELLBEING 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 £4 per session Tel 01234 718835 www.bedford.gov.uk/sport Bedford Macular Support Group Third Monday of each month at 10:30 am.

Volunteer Centre, 43 Bromham Road Offering practical and emotional support to people suffering central vision loss or Macular Disease.

Speakers on a range of related topics.

Info 01234 781372

Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club We are an indoor bowls club with superb facilities which will be updated to an even higher standard in early summer to make it the most prestigious club in the area.We offer bowls coaching from qualified coaches for beginners of all ages whether or not you are a club member. We provide you with bowls and bowls shoes and up to five lessons without any obligation to join the most prestigious club in the area.

290 Hillgrounds Road Kempston MK42 8UB 01234 852291. www.kempstonparkbowls.co.uk Rambling Club We’re a friendly walking group who meet on a Sunday morning for a 5/6 mile walk.

For further information or a copy of our programme please contact brclub75@yahoo.co.uk or phone 01234 360769.

Bromham Short Mat Bowling Club Tuesday evenings 7 pm – 9.00 pm and Monday afternoons 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm (September to May only).

We are a friendly group of people that play short mat bowls. It is a fun, in-expensive, sociable game for all ages with a cuppa at half time. We meet in Bromham Village Hall and the first two sessions are free and where training can be given. All that you would require to bring is a pair of flat shoes or even your slippers!

Contact Sue Amor on 01234 823610 for more details and we hope you will come along and give it a try.

Hearts In Beds Cardiac Support Group First Tuesday each month 7pm Priory Methodist Church Halls, Newnham Ave, Bedford, MK41 9QJ (We hold a gentle exercise session from 7 - 7-30 pm under a qualified trainer.

Everyone welcome, you don’t need to have a cardiac condition to join us.

Raffle at the end of the evening.

Contact Sid Luff, 01234 404671 or Ted Jolliffe 01234 327791 for further details of the Group.

Ouse Valley Archers Currently offering a four week introduction in target archery.

Currently offering a four week introduction in target archery. Courses run by Archery GB approved coaches and all equipment is provided. For experienced archers or those who have completed a beginners course the club shoots indoors/outdoors on Tuesday & Thursday 7.00pm – 9.00pm and Sunday 2.00pm – 4.00pm at Putnoe Primary School & Field Bedford For further details visit our website or contact info@ ousevalleyarchers.com

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Walking Football Summer sessions at Bedford Cricket Club Mondays 7-8pm Thursdays 2-3pm For more information and to book a place please email: info@walkingfootballleagues.co.uk

Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club Wednesday 26 July 7.30 – 10.00 pm Social/Dance with John Lee Members £3 Non-Members £5 Pay at door Addison Centre, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8PN Tel: 01234 344423. www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/bedford

SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Great Barford Bowls Club Ladies County Bowls Match.

Thursday 20th July 2:30 – 6:30 pm Bedfordshire vs Northamptonshire. Come and watch the cream of ladies county bowls in a local derby at Great Barford Bowls Club, one of the premier village bowls clubs in the Bedford area. 2:30 – 6:30 pm. www. greatbarfordbowlsclub.org.uk - Woodpecker Close, Great Barford, MK44 3BG

Mowsbury Park Bowling Club Try lawn bowls for FREE any Wednesday or Friday 2pm to 4.30pm.

Just bring flat shoes.

For more info about our club please contact Anne Haynes on 01234 211828 or visit our NEW web site www.mowsburyparkbowlsclub.co.uk Bedford United Football Club Bedford United is a non-profit making football club holding the FA Charter Standard status and providing a fun, friendly, safe and structured environment to learn, play and enjoy football.

We have an established range of teams from our Academy right through to our Adults so if you’re interested in playing, coaching or helping out visit us at www.bedfordunitedfc.co.uk.

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WHAT’S ON Bedford Girls and Ladies FC We are a voluntary sports club for girls age 8 and upwards. If you’d like to find out more info please call Jill on 01234 772668 or 07850540631.

Bedford Thunder Basketball club Mixed gender sessions Age 10-13 3.00-4.30 every Saturday Age 14-16 4.30-6.00 every Saturday Men’s club 7.35-9.45 every Tuesday All session in Bedford Academy, for further information contact bedfordthunder@outlook.com or visit our website www.bedfordthunder.com Wootton Badminton Club Wootton Upper School, Hall End, Wootton, Beds, MK43 9HT Thursdays from 7.30pm to 10.00pm This friendly club welcomes anyone who does or has played badminton, sorry no absolute beginners.

Contact: Freda Dunlop 01234 270638 Email: garry.freda@btinternet.com www.woottonbedfordbadmintonclub.weebly.com Cyclists Touring Club, Bedfordshire.

We meet on a regular basis and have rides to various places, and cater for all abilities. We ride as a group for the pleasure of riding and socialising, nobody gets left behind ! See website ctc-bedfordshire.co.uk for details of our forthcoming rides, or ring 01234 219148 for further information.

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t's on WhataMK Theatre this month GREASE IS THE WORD! PREPARE FOR SOME SUMMER LOVING AT MILTON KEYNES THEATRE

STARRING THE WANTED’S TOM PARKER, OVER THE RAINBOW WINNER DANIELLE HOPE, AND EASTENDERS’ & STRICTLY COME DANCING’S LOUISA LYTTON

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rease is the word! The hit 70s musical returns to Milton Keynes Theatre Monday 28 August – Saturday 2 September.

Casting for the tour includes Tom Parker (The Wanted) who makes his musical theatre debut playing Danny Zuko, Danielle Hope (Over the Rainbow winner) who plays Sandy and Louisa Lytton (Strictly Come Dancing, EastEnders) who plays Rizzo.

Completing the cast are Tom Senior as Kenickie, Michael Cortez as Sonny, Oliver Jacobson as Roger, Ryan Heenan as Doody, Callum Evans as Eugene, Lauren Atkins as Marty, Rosanna Harris as Jan, Rhiannon Chesterman as Frenchy, Gabriella Williams as Patty and Ailsa Davidson as Lynch.

The ensemble includes Charlotte Coggin, Anthony Hughes, Alessia McDermott, Natasha Mould, Anna Murray, George Olney, Rory Phelan and Grant Thresh.

Since opening on Broadway in 1972 and the smash hit movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Netown-John, Grease’s place has been firmly established in the cultural Hall of Fame, having

seduced the hearts of millions with its back-to-back sizzling tunes. It’s the original high-school musical featuring everyone’s favourite characters – Sandy, Danny, the groovy T Birds, the sassy Pink Ladies and the whole gang at Rydell High – and all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted to You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

Voted the “No 1 Greatest Musical”*, Grease has proved that a musical love story, bursting with denim, cheerleaders, slick hairstyles, rock’n’roll, 1950’s pop culture and an irresistible mix of teenage angst and young romance is timeless and universal. Grease is the ultimate feel-good, pick-me-up musical – an electrifying extravaganza, packed with fun, energy and vibrant physicality.

The show is guaranteed to thrill audiences and leave everyone hand-jiving the night away with “A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, a wop-bam-boom!”

Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, directed

by David Gilmore and choreographed by Arlene Phillips, designed by Terry Parsons, with costumes

by Andreane Neofitou. Grease is presented by Paul Nicholas and David Ian.

Performances: Monday 28 August – Saturday

2 September. Mon – Thu 7.30pm,

Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm, Sat 5pm & 8.30pm Prices: From £15 Box Office: 0844 871 7652 (bkg fee)* Groups 10+: 0333 0095 939 Access Booking: 0800 912 6971 (bkg fee)* Online Booking: www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes (bkg fee) *Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge. Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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Film

Review The Mummy

The Dark Universe is here, Universals attempt to follow the mega success of the Marvel shared universe begins (again… as they seem to have disowned the Dracula movie that was supposed to be the first) with The Mummy starring Tom Cruise.

It opened to almost universal derision and has been subjected to some horrible reviews, which are partly right. The Mummy is a missed opportunity, the shared universe parts of the film are intriguing and bode well for the future, you get to see a vampire skull and what looks like parts of The Creature of The Black Lagoon, but the overall film is more than a bit average.

In fact the main story is worse than the 1999 version with Brendan Fraser. It isn’t scary at all, despite the 15 certificate, and the action is all a bit ‘seen it all before’. Tom Cruise is a great actor but this is not his greatest performance, the script does nothing for him even though it seems tailored more for him than for The Mummy, which should be the star of the film.

After all the Universal plan is to create a series of films with the monsters as the focus!

Simon White

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CHILDREN’S THEATRE • COMEDY • THEATRE • DANCE & PHYSICAL THEATRE • MUSIC • FILM All events will be held at The Quarry Theatre, 26 St Peter’s Street, Bedford

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I Love You, Mum I Promise I Won’t Die A new play by Mark Wheeller

Wednesday 12th & Thursday 13th July, 2017 7.30 p.m.

Wootton Upper School, Theatre Hall, Hall End Road, Wootton, Beds MK43 9HT Tickets: £8.00 Adults / £5.00 Concessions.

Tickets available from the School’s Box Office: 01234 767123

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Review Little Altars Everywhere

by Rebecca Wells

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A book that transports you to Louisiana in the heart of the southern states of America and throws you into the lives of the Walker family. Siddalee is the eldest daughter in the family and she is the narrator who opens the story. Growing up in the 1960s life is changing around her and it is only as an adult that she can begin to deal with the turbulence of her childhood.

Each chapter is told by a different family member. There is Vivi, the matriarch, and Shep, a father who tries to provide for his family but is under a lot of pressure and unable to quite express his feelings. Siddalee’s voice is joined by her siblings, Little Shep, Lulu, and Baylor, each giving a glimpse into life for the Walker clan.

From the summers spent in Spring Creek, to dance classes, a pregnant dog, and a runaway daughter, the pieces gradually come together.

Accompanying the family through their experiences are the Ya-Yas: four close friends, including Vivi, who are loud, colourful, and vibrant. But this is not always an easy story to read. Families can hide secrets that the outside world will never know and the consequences won’t be felt for years.

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Acorn House is the only gold standard cat friendly clinic in Bedford • Dedicated cat waiting area • Cat only hospital ward • Committed to gentle handling • Spacious accommodation with individual igloo beds • Separate isolation wards to protect other patients • Extended consults at no extra cost • 24h emergency service staffed by our own vets and nurses • House visits for those cats that would prefer to stay at home!

Acorn House Veterinary Hospital Linnet Way, Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7HN

Tel: 01234 261839 www.acornhousevets.com Register online today.

Unwanted guests

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Fleas

Fleas are found on other animals, outdoors and in the homes where animals live. Fleas can quickly hop onto your pet. Even indoor pets can be affected as fleas can enter the house on shoes and clothing.

Fleas cause itchy bites in pets and people. We recommend regular treatment with safe, effective products to prevent your dog or cat from carrying fleas in their coat and into your house.

Worms

Roundworm eggs are found in the soil and are eaten by pets when they lick and groom their paws and coats.

Tapeworms are caught by eating infected meat (as when cats eat mice and birds) or by eating fleas, which can contain tapeworm eggs.

Lungworm is transmitted by eating slugs or snails.

Dogs that spend time in an outdoor kennel, or frequently chew sticks and toys that have been lying on the ground are at increased risk of accidentally eating a slug.

Worms can cause itchy bottoms, intestinal problems, and dangerous lung damage. Some can also cause serious illness in people, particularly young children. Many worming products are available but make sure that you choose one that covers all three worm types.

Monthly worming is usually required to provide complete worm protection.

Ticks

Ticks are found in long grass and in woodland, particularly between March and November.

They jump onto pets (or people!) and can transmit nasty infections, such as Lyme disease. Check your pet daily for ticks and remove them safely as soon as possible. We strongly recommend the use of products to repel or kill ticks.

Acorn House stocks a wide range of products to prevent and treat infestations with fleas, worms and ticks. Our vets and nurses will help you choose the most suitable product for your pet and your lifestyle – just give us a call or drop into the practice.

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Take Me Home

Cats Protection Bedford and Biggleswade

Dumpling

Josie

Penfold

Stunning girl looking for a home to help her blossom

Looking for a new home to grow into, maybe with Penfold

Looking for a new home to grow into, maybe with Josie

Jamie

Daisy

Fudge

Special boy, looking for a purr-fect indoor home

Affectionate young mum looking for a home to call her own

Looking for someone to call her own

Sasha

Moonie

DJ

Cheeky girl is looking for somone to adore her

Looking for a fuss

Loves attention

Bubble & Squeak

Bertie

Domino

Affectionate pair looking for cuddles

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Your Tarotscopes for July 2017...

by Susan Peppiatt Cancer

Letting someone get close who has been kept at a distance through fears of breaking a friendship shows as at negative not positive move. Be clear where you want to end up in this relationship though before you open the door too wide.

Leo

Finally it’s all beginning to fall into place more easily in a financial direction for Leo’s this June. That doesn’t mean that the hard work is over, but is more that the path to security is easier to see and the knowledge that it is at least attainable is comforting.

Virgo

Plans for family get togethers show as both fun and exasperating, as everyone seems to have different agendas for a special day later in the year. Usually it’s down to Virgos to get things arranged to perfection, but this time it looks as if everyone wants to have a little part to play.

Libra

Relationships with older family members or friends seem a little demanding this month and it’s hard to hold back when criticism is undeserved; but the best advice is to try to roll with the issues rather than being consumed with anger or hurt, as this soon passes, and would leave more difficulty otherwise.

Scorpio

It’s a little late to be wary of jumping into something without too much thought, but the thought to keep in mind this month is that it’s better to hold back until some proof of worth is offered before spending any larger amounts on something meant to make life better. Life will always have its challenges. Spending more now on something which could make you feel worthless is pointless.

Sagittarius

Sagittarians have always been there for others, and somehow found the energy to be strong and helpful even when worn out and overused. This month it looks as if there is some payback which makes them feel appreciated, instead of just constantly needed.

Capricorn

House and home show as quite demanding in the need to be busy both planning and making changes. Differences of opinion which have held things up are easier to overcome with a little laughter, it seems.

Aquarius

Young people and young minded events are in mind this June for Aquarians, so be aware that a lot of energy is needed to make things happen in time, in the way desired and at a reasonable cost. Overall the effort is worthwhile, for the happiness it creates.

Pisces

Decisions for later life need talking about and acting on soon, to reach fulfilment in time to make life better in a decent amount of time, and in a comfortable way. These particularly involve things like house moves, family connections, and monetary plans.

Aries

A new sense of self-belief makes an important difference to those born under this sign, this month. While challenges may feel unchanged, answers seem easier to both find and implement this month and for the start of summer.

Taurus

Exciting places and people who can be both demanding and intense, but are worth knowing for the lessons that they give just by being around at this time. They are shown as an exhilarating change to everyday work , but need to be taken in small doses, so that they do not become too much.

Gemini

A month when all balanced thought may go out of the window in the drive for fulfilment of one particular course or project. While the advice should probably be to take things easier so that the stress levels aren’t so high, this issue does need attention pretty swiftly to get the best results.

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t is now widely appreciated that trees require certain essential nutrients to function and grow. A nutrient is an element that is involved in the metabolism of a tree, or necessary for a tree to complete its life cycle. For trees growing on a forest site, these nutrients are normally present in sufficient quantities in the soil. Landscape trees or urban trees, however, may be growing in soils that do not contain sufficient available nutrients for satisfactory growth and development.

Tree fertilisation can increase growth, reduce susceptibility to certain diseases and insects, and under certain circumstances, help reverse declining health.

Common objectives of fertilisation include: 1) Overcome a visible nutrient deficiency.

2) Eliminate a deficiency not obviously visible that was detected through soil or foliar analysis.

3) Increase tree growth, flowering, or fruiting.

4) Increase the vitality of the tree.

5) Reduce potential injury from disease or insect infestation. laboratory analyses of the soil nutrient concentration. This will ensure that only the correct nutrients are applied to correct the

deficiency. By adding only the nutrients required, excess nutrients will not be added to the environment. The process of conducting analyses, setting plant health goals, and selecting a fertiliser to achieve this goal is called Prescription Fertilisation.

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Cypress Aphid is currently troublesome and pre-dominantly affects conifer hedging. Damage inflicted on conifer hedges by the aphid Cinara cupressi is severe and can lead to large brown patches on the hedge. This leads to localised foliage death, reducing the aesthetic look of the hedge. As the aphid is active from May to October it is important to catch this problem early and apply treatments to stop its spread. At the first sign of brown patches call us for a free consultation and professional advice.

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aking rose cuttings is an easy process as they will grow on their own roots. You can root the softwood cuttings in the open ground in early summer. The cuttings should be about 15-20cm (6-8in long).

The advantage of a rooted cutting is the absence of suckers – all shoots belong to the variety being grown.

Choose healthy stems of the current season’s growth and take off the lower leaves, leaving the bottom two-thirds of the stem bare, then trim off the bottom of the stem just below a leaf joint. Nip the growing tip out of the shoot, as the tips of rose cuttings are very soft and likely to develop fungal disease.

Alternatively, place four or five cuttings into a 20cm (8in) pot filled with seed compost and cover the pot with a large, loose polythene bag after watering them in. They can be kept in a shady spot and the compost should be kept moist.

As soon as the rose cutting starts to grow new leaves – a sign of rooting – then gradually take the cover off and grow the plant on as a normal potted shrub.

Cuttings should be well rooted by the autumn and rose plants can then be potted up individually, to be planted out next summer. If you plant them out before then, you risk them being smothered by weeds or being trodden on and snapped.

Dip the base of the cutting into hormone rooting powder before placing it into the ground. Take more than one cutting in case some don’t succeed and leave a space of at least 15cm (6in) between each.

Remember to look after your stock once you have increased it. Now is the height of the flowering season but also the time when pests and diseases turn up to ruin all your hard work. Watch out for blackspot, which looks like ink spots on the leaves and can destroy your roses. Mildew and rust can also be disastrous for roses and spraying may be the only solution.

If you are putting them straight into the ground they will need protecting with a mini cloche or a soft plastic drinks bottle cut in half to help build up the humidity underneath.

However, there are so many disease-resistant types of rose on the market now, it’s worth investing in a few to give you blemish-free, glorious roses in future.

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ith a couple of months between Bedford Blues and the brand new Championship season, we continue to look at the new faces who will be at Goldington Road during 2017/18.

Another international running out is Welsh winger Chris Czekaj, 31, who played rugby for his home club Llandaff and made over 130 appearances for the Cardiff Blues. Chris has been capped internationally in every Wales age group, from U16s to U21s until gaining his first senior cap, as well as a try, against Canada in June 2005.

Along with experience comes youth in the signing of Exeter Chiefs fly half Will Hooley and Northampton Saints winger, Howard Packman.

Cambridge born Hooley, 24, is a former England Under 20 international who came through the Academy system at Northampton Saints before going on to make 14 first team appearances and scoring 77 points.

The Blues raided Jersey for a third time over the summer to sign back Rich Lane who was born in Bedford and played for the Junior Blues. Lane – who can play in the centre, on the wing or at fullback – was a member of Northampton’s Academy before signing for Bath where he made his debut against Exeter Chiefs in the 2011/12 LV=Cup.

Packman, 21, joined Bedford on loan in January but has now made the move a permanent one following some impressive displays in a Blues jersey. Howard took up the game of rugby at the young age of five at Wellingborough RFC before moving to Old Northamptonians two years later.

Another signing is London Scottish’s impress fly half, Harry Sheppard. The 21-year-old is a Moulton College graduate where he caught the eye of former Blue Jon Phillips and backs coach Paul Larkin but it was London Scottish who snapped him up and he went on to seamlessly make the transition into the first team.

England Saxons hooker Tom Lindsay is also on his way to the Blues after signing from Saracens.

The 29-year-old impressed in a Blues jersey during the Mobbs Memorial game in March.

Having come through the Academy at Saracens, Lindsay was selected to represent England Saxons in the 2010 Churchill Cup.

The new signings join Ben Adams, Dean Adamson, Justin Blanchet, Josh Buggea, Jordan Burns, Will Carrick-Smith, Elliot Clements-Hill, Ben Cooper, Ollie Dodge, Michael Le Bourgeois, Camilo Parilli-Ocampo, Ed Taylor and Paul Tupai have all put pen to paper on new deals.

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Bakeries La Rondine........................................................... 92

Bathrooms/Bedrooms Dream Doors.........................................................13 F and D Kitchens & Bathrooms...................... 26 Peter Crisp..............................................................19 QP Interiors............................................................. 5

Builders C & M Gardener Builders.................................38

Cattery Paddocks Boarding Cattery.............................57

Carpentry D C Carpentry......................................................38

Carpets & Flooring A&A Carpets..........................................................15

Charity Bedford Daycare Hospice................................27 Emmaus...................................................................10

Chauffeurs M&DH Executive Chauffeurs........................... 37

Cleaning 5 Star.......................................................................28 Aroma Clean......................................................... 73 Citrus Clean............................................................61 D&J Window Cleaning......................................85 Oven Maestro.......................................................58 Sureclean...............................................................58

Computer Repair/Maintenance/Sales Oakley IT................................................................ 37 PC Problem Solver............................................... 71

Curtains & Blinds Emperor Blinds.................................................... 92

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Beauty Lodge........................................................21 Bedford Chiropractic Clinic..............................22 Cambridge Diet...................................................22 Deborah Hair........................................................93 Feet To Go.............................................................23 Mo’s Toes...............................................................22 My Heart My Health.............................................. 2

Electrical Goods / Repairs J B Domestics.......................................................25

Electrician Craddock Electrical............................................58 Down to Earth...................................................... 92 Sanderson Electrical..........................................39

Events Love Bedford Day.................................................11 Multicultural Parade............................................48 Summer Reading Challenge............................41

Food & Drink Cloverdale Retreat..............................................33 Mowsbury Bar & Function Room....................34 The Coach House...............................................36 Corner 5.................................................................35

House Clearance The Bizarre............................................................93

Kitchens Dream Doors.........................................................13 F and D Kitchens................................................. 47 Homeworks Property Maintenance............. 59 Peter Crisp..............................................................16

Leisure Cineworld..............................................................52 Milton Keynes Theatre......................................49

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Arnolds Funeral Service....................................14

The Mobility Centre.............................................21

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Bartlett Tree Experts.......................................... 65 Beaver Sheds...................................................... 65 Bryan Johnson.....................................................93 Driveway & Paving Doctor...............................67 Eden Tree Specialists........................................67 LWS..........................................................................67 M J Nicholson.......................................................93 MK Guttering.........................................................63 Mr Fix Property Maintenance...........................18 Paviour Doctor.....................................................38 Prestige Lawns.....................................................68 Sureclean...............................................................58 TJ Gardens....................................................... craig TPI........................................................................... 65 Whites.....................................................................93

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Plumbing, Heating & Drainage

Ace Cars.................................................................43

Aquasure Plumbing.............................................18 C M Plumbing & Heating.................................... 9 Cromwell Stoves.................................................25 Drain Doctor..........................................................57 LCA Plumbing & Heating................................. 69 T R Donnelly.........................................................93 The Bedford Plumbers......................................53

Property Maintenance CP Ceilings........................................................... 56 Homeworks Property Maintenance.............. 73 Just So....................................................................25 Mr Fix Property Maintenance......................... 56

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Roofing Bridge Roofing...................................................... 71 Bucks Roofing......................................................53 Nu-Look Conservatory Roof Solutions..........13 P H Roofing Services.........................................63

Security A Rocket..................................................................18 Ace Security...........................................................19 J Dean Security....................................................58

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Taxi/Airport Transfer Tiling Dave Moore Tiling............................................. 26

TV Satellite Services J Dean Security....................................................85

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Windows, Doors & Conservatories 1st Glass..................................................................32 A Rocket................................................................. 73 Bedford Doors..................................................... 59 Bromham Windows........................................... 69 Cloudy2Clear...................................................... 96 Kempston Windows........................................... 59 Langford Windows..............................................32 Window Geeks.....................................................63

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Volunteering Opportunities 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

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE MONTH Bereavement Support Worker

Cruse Bereavement Care Bedfordshire provides bereavement support to adults in the county. Our volunteers sit alongside bereaved people and listen to their stories and help them through some very difficult times.

Volunteer Rehabilitation Assistant Physiotherapy Sessions – Headway Bedford The main purpose of this role is to assist clients with their Physiotherapy exercises, individual and group, walking practice as delegated by the Physiotherapist. The volunteer role is to encourage emotional and practical support.

Administrator – NOAH Enterprise We need a good communicator with a good telephone manner and good customer service skills to help us out at our shops in Luton and Bedford.

You will answer phones and carry out general admin duties.

Bedford Summer Activity Schemes 2017 – Autism Bedfordshire Autism Bedfordshire summer schemes are fast paced, fun filled action packed days where you will get to see first-hand the difference we are able to make for families.

Retail Assistant including Till – The ReUse Centre Help as part of a friendly team carrying out all aspects of retail work in The ReUse Centre Charity shop in the centre of Bedford. Good communication skills required helping customers to feel welcome. No two days the same. Commit a couple of hours or a couple of days a week. Full training will be provided.

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Data Input Volunteer – Bedfordshire Police A review of items stored in various freezers has taken place over the last 4 years and approximately 1400 individual items now recorded on a spreadsheet now need to be input onto the force Property Management System Helper at Youth Club for children with learning and physical disabilities Smiley Club If you have a couple of hours to spare on a Wednesday evening and would like to help at the club or with transport duties, you will be made very welcome. The club is open during term times from 7.00pm – 8.30pm.

Land crew – Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust We have many land crew roles in training, maintenance, marketing, bookings, cleaning, catering, promotion, finance, scheduling, and recruitment to support the board of directors, the boat crews and promote the John Bunyan.

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