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n exciting month for summer events in Bedford, with the Kaiser Chiefs coming to town on Saturday 5th playing in Bedford Park, supported by Feeder. This follows the Friday night 80’s & 90’s Party Night concert and the much loved Proms in the Park wraps up the weekend on Sunday night. Still time to get your tickets at www.bedfordparkconcerts.co.uk.

As it is the travel season, our consumer article on p10 takes a look at the best way to use credit cards and money abroad - with top tips to avoid extra charges.

Our charity of the month is the Kings Arms Project on p16. They empower clients who suffer homelessless and disadvantage to live and support themselves independently again.

The Walking Festival starts after the summer so if you are thinking to join in, see which walks are on and when on p4. There is something to suit all ages and fitness levels.

If gardens are your pleasure, maybe an afternoon tea in a pretty English Garden? Tucked away in Elstow, you can relax in beautiful settings and enjoy a treat! More on p39.

Enjoy the holidays!

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Walking Festival

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Council News

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MP Views

Travel Money

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Harpur Centre

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Kings Arms Project

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Senior Snippets - Online Safety

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Win an Italian Hamper!

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What’s On

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Milton Keynes Theatre

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Win Cineworld Tickets!

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Film Review – Baby Driver

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Book Review – Shtum

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£25 Crossword

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Pet Health – Kennel Cough

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Take Me Home

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Tarotscopes

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Gardens –Saving Water

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Local Services

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Voluntary Opportunities

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Let ’s Walk Bedfordshire Walking Festival 2017

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he annual nine day Bedfordshire Walking Festival starts on Saturday 9th September with walks every day till Sunday afternoon 17th September.

Spokesperson for the festival said “ One of the great things about the festival is the ability of the organisers to come up with new ideas and walks year after year and this year is no exception.

Wherever you live in the county there are walks near you. Whether you prefer long walks, short

walks, informative walks or even trying out something new like Nordic walking or walking with power rings join us and Let’s Walk. If you like drawing or sketching, getting the family involved with Geo cashing, riding on a narrow gauge railway, or simply relaxing at an evening of Trails and Tales we have that too. However If you really want to test yourself why not take part in the 40 Mile Greensand Ridge Challenge which takes place over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday 16th & 17th September.

Across the county there are a number of informative and interest walks including a five mills walk which includes a lunch and tour of an active Mill , A visit to picturesque Ickwell, with a tour of the private grounds of Ickwell Bury and finishing by exploring Shuttleworth House, A walk around a small village with a big history, and unveiling the mysteries surrounding the Bedford suburb of Queens Park.

For more information contact organiser@ bedswalkfest.co.uk or visit www.bedswalkfest.co.uk

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CONTAMINATED BLOOD – THE NEED FOR AN INQUIRY

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ou will have heard in the news recently that the Prime Minister has ordered an inquiry into the Contaminated Blood scandal of the 1970s & 80s; where those receiving NHS blood products (mainly haemophiliacs and those with bleeding disorders) were infected with HIV and/ or Hep C.

The human cost and scale of this tragedy is vast. Published data and scientific studies have estimated that around 4,700 people with bleeding disorders (such as haemophilia), and around 28,000 other people who were exposed to hepatitis C, as well as around 1,200 people with bleeding disorders and 100 other individuals were infected with HIV through treatment with NHS-supplied blood products or blood transfusions in the UK. Many of those infected with HIV were also infected with hepatitis C and 80% of them have since died. It is impossible to exaggerate the sheer misery caused by this scandal; this is one of the biggest treatment disasters in the history of the NHS. Whenever public disasters of this kind take place, the Government has a fundamental duty to support those affected in getting the answers they need. For many decades the victims in this scandal have not been able to access the information to address their concerns or call to account the officials involved.

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The campaign for justice in this matter was first brought to my attention over 10 years when I met a constituent who had been affected.

Since that time I have worked with colleagues across all parties to seek answers to the questions that victims had, and to try and obtain proper compensation for the misery they and their families had endured during this scandal.

Over the years, different Governments have made changes and improved the support being offered to those infected and their families, but major questions remained unanswered. Recently, new evidence and allegations of potential criminality have come forward and it is important to get to the truth of what has happened. The Prime Minister, Theresa May, has rightly made the decision that an Inquiry must now be held and that it is important to understand the extent of what is claimed and the wider issues that arise.

The Government has committed to talk with those affected and their families to decide the most appropriate form for the inquiry and who should chair it. I will continue to work with my constituents who are affected by this to engage with and support the new inquiry and hope that finally it will achieve the justice and answers that victims deserve.

Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP

The 10 need-toknows when

spending abroad

• Specialist travel cards are so good for spending abroad because they don’t charge fees for it Use your everyday plastic while on holiday and you could be hit by hidden charges. But there are credit and debit cards that don’t charge these fees, making them ideal to use when you’re away.

• If you’re using a credit card, always pay it off IN FULL every month Specialist overseas credit cards can be the best way to spend when you’re on holiday.

However, they can quickly turn into one of the worst ways if you’re not disciplined enough to pay them off. Watch out for the interest trap.

• If they ask ‘want to pay in pounds or euros?’, always say ‘euros’ If you choose pounds, the retailer does the currency conversion – but rates can often be poor compared with letting your card do it (choosing euros) so always choose the local currency, as your card does the exchange and it’s unbeatable.

• Beware your debit card – it could be the worst way to spend While the right card is absolutely the best way to spend abroad, the wrong one is absolutely the worst way. Do not use the following cards for spending overseas.

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Money Matters

By Martin Lewis

Halifax Debit Card Spending penalty: £1.50 | Load fee: 2.75% | Cash withdrawal fee: £1.50 Santander Debit Card Spending penalty: £1.25 | Load fee: 2.75% | Cash withdrawal: 1.5% (min £1.99) Bank of Scotland Debit Card Spending penalty: £1 | Load fee: 2.99% | Cash withdrawal: 1.5% (min £2 max £4.50) Lloyds Debit Card Spending penalty: £1 | Load fee: 2.99% | Cash withdrawal: 1.5% (min £2 max £4.50) TSB Debit Card Spending penalty: £1 | Load fee: 2.99% | Cash withdrawal: 1.5% (min £2 max £4.50) The cards below don’t have a specific spending penalty, but instead charge a minimum exchange fee, meaning these are high for small spends.

Clydesdale/Yorkshire Debit Card Spending penalty: none | Load fee: 2.75% (min £1.50) | Cash withdrawal: 3.75% (min £1.50) RBS Debit Card Spending penalty: none | Load fee: 2.75% (min £1) | Cash withdrawal: 2% (min £2 max £5) NatWest Debit Card Spending penalty: none | Load fee: 2.75% (min £1) | Cash withdrawal: 2% (min £2 max £5) Full list of charges for major UK credit and debit cards and best buy specialist overseas cards at www.moneysavingexpert. com/travel/overseas-card-charges

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Plans

to transform the Harpur Centre submitted to Bedford Borough Council

Proposals to modernise and transform the Harpur Centre have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council this week. The plans which include a comprehensive internal refurbishment in addition to bringing the shop fronts forward to meet the canopy and new double-height entrances on Horne Lane and Midland Road are central to creating a more competitive and smarter shopping centre.

The submitted plans follow detailed discussions with Historic England on the relationship between the new units proposed on Midland Road and Horne Lane with the Grade II* listed façade. The plans have been altered to reflect the advice received from Historic England with proposed connecting elements between the centre and the Listed frontage being reduced.

The application will shortly be made available on Bedford Borough Council’s website for the local community to view and leave comments.

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Are you having a clear out, moving house or redecorating? Why not give your unwanted good to Emmaus? Emmaus depends on your donations of good quality second-hand furniture to help support its work. The goods are resold in the Emmaus Home Store and all funds go to supporting the community and those who live in it.

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We are celebrating as we see clients move into their own accommodation and secure employment after long periods of being homeless - some after 15 years! Earlier this year we supported a long term client who moved into his own flat – the first time that he had ever lived independently. We have also seen up to 50% of people completing a volunteer work placement with us move into paid employment!

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James (name changed to protect identity) who had been rough sleeping before being encouraged to move into our Nightshelter. James received support to apply for accommodation and soon after he moved into ‘The Hub’, our accommodation for individuals who have become homeless for the first time. Whilst at The Hub, James engaged with our mentoring programme, successfully applied for our MoveOn Housing and developed the courage to attend our Jobs Club. We are excited for James’ future as he develops a greater confidence and self-awareness, enabling him to effectively contribute and encourage others. Over the years we have supported thousands of people like James with previous clients moving into employment, starting up their own businesses and leading support services for the homeless!

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

ARTS, CULTURE & TALKS Art Exhibition/Sale Saturday 26th, 27th, 28th August, 2.00-5.00pm.

Adults £2, Children under 16 Free. Light refreshments.

To exhibit paintings and photographs contact catherinelcorkery@yahoo.co.uk Closing date, 11th August. Hanging Fee £2.00 per item.

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CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS ARTS/CRAFTS/MODEL MAKING 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 Bedfordshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.

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 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.

Cross Stitch for Beginners course Thurs 31st Aug 7pm to 9pm £10 pp. Saxon Games and Crafts Saxon Way, Great Denham, MK40 4GP Call 07877 951630 for info or to book.

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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 Putnoe Heights Machine Knitting Group.

Meets on alternate Fridays 9.30 – 12.30 September to July Beginners and Improvers all welcome Contact Marion Sutton on 01234 217647 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 BRIDGE CLUBS 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 COMMUNITY/FRIENDSHIP GROUPS 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 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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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 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. 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 DANCE 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 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 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.

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 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 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. www.finecompanions.wordpress.com or find us on Facebook.

MUSIC/SINGING 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

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WHAT’S ON COMMUNITY / CHARITY EVENTS A Different Brew - A Cafe with a difference’ Summer Opening Times Monday- Friday 8.30am till 5pm 106 Clapham Road, Bedford Licensed to sell alcohol with food. Staffed by adults with learning difficulties working both front and back of house. Summertime special – new menu and different specials every day. Call 01234 341925 Bookings taken for functions. 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

FESTIVALS / SHOWS / CAR BOOT FortFest Music Festival 4th,5th,6th August Scald End Farm, Mill Road, Thurleigh, MK44 2DP Camping, good facilities and high quality food and beverages plus a farm shop and cafe on site.

Further information and announcements for 2017 bands and headliners www.fortfest.uk The Bedford Proms in the Park Sunday 6th August Bedford Park ‘Proms Goes to the Movies’ Special guests include Australian Tenor Daniel Koek and rising classical star, soprano Joanna Forest. Tickets and up to date line up information at www.bedfordparkconcerts.co.uk KingStock Festival Friday 11th – Sunday 13th August at Moggerhanger Park Run by volunteers who share a passion for creativity and their Christian faith. It has no single affiliation with any major sponsor, business or church denomination and is a true grassroots event raising money and awareness of several local and international charities.

More information, times and line up at www.kingsstock.co.uk Sandy Show Saturday 19th August 12.00 - 5.00 p.m.

170 classes to enter ranging from flowers, fruit, vegetables, baking, brewing, to handicrafts, photography, art and scarecrows.Lots of junior classes to enter. Punch & Judy Show, Chris’s Animal Encounters, Michael Smith’s Owls, Live music with Stuart Clements, craft stalls, local organisations, refreshments and raffle. Entry £1.50 children FREE Sandye Place Academy SG19 1JD For further information see website www.thesandyshow.org.uk

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Twinwood Festival 25th -28th August, Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Bedfordshire.

The Ultimate Vintage Festival For Music & Dance Visit www.twinwoodevents.com for more information and full line up Kempston Fun Day 26th August 12noon -5pm Fun and entertainment for all the family The event is open to the public from 12 noon. Free admission, £1 car park charge.

More information at www.bedfordlions.org.uk St Mark’s Church & Community Centre Car Boot Sale Bank Holiday Monday 28th August 9.00a.m. – 12.30p.m.

Sellers 8.00a.m. - Buyers 9.00a.m. £7.00 outside £8.00 inside Entrance 50p.Refreshments available including ‘Bacon Butties’ Calder Rise/Avon Drive Bedford MK41 7UY Contact: Church Office 01234 342613 or 01234 360605

FAMILY FOREST OF MARSTON VALE KIDS EVENTS Kids Event Tuesday 1 August 10am to 3.15pm Mini Beast Safari And Bug Bingo Sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm. Duration: 1¼ hours Wear long trousers and avoid open toed sandals.

Sunhats and sunblock at the ready!

Booking and parental supervision essential. £4 per child. To book, call 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org (In the event of bad weather this event will move indoors to become minibeast modelling and bug bingo) Teaching Talons Holiday Club Thursday 3 August 9.30am to 3.30pm Our all new holiday club – giving your young ones the chance to get up close and personal with some incredible animals (and giving you a day off worrying about how to entertain the kids this summer!)

‘Amazing Animals’ (Suitable for ages 5-11) (Drop off 9.30 – 9.50am – Pickup 3.30pm). Meet a fantastic range of small furries, giant creepy crawlies, funky frogs and beautiful owls plus crafts and other animal activities.’ £25 per child, per day (book both Discover Dinosaurs and Amazing Animals together and pay only £45!)

Book now at Reception – call 01234 767037, or email info@marstonvale.org Teaching Talons Holiday Club Friday 4 August 9.30am to 3.30pm Discover Dinosaurs - for details see above.

Bedford Beach & Children’s Fair Sunday 6th to Sunday 13th August Seaside Fun for all the family!

Early Bird special all rides £1 9am - 11am Telephone hotline 07976 813639 Harpur Square, Bedford MK40 1PG

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WHAT’S SERVICES ON Kids Event Thursday 10 August 10am to 3.15pm Wild Art in the Woods - Outdoor Craft Session Sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm. Duration: 1¼ hours Sunhats and sunblock at the ready!

Booking and parental supervision essential. £4 per child.. To book, call 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org (In the event of bad weather this event will move indoors)

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.

Kids Event Tuesday 15 August 10am to 3.15pm Pond Dipping & Design Sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm. Duration: 1¼ hours Booking and parental supervision essential. £4 per child. To book, call 01234 767037 or email info@ marstonvale.org

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Kids Event Thursday 24 August 10am to 3.15pm Mini Beast Safari And Bug Bingo Sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm. Duration: 1¼ hours Wear long trousers and avoid open toed sandals.

Sunhats and sunblock at the ready!

Booking and parental supervision essential. £4 per child. To book, call 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org (In the event of bad weather this event will move indoors to become minibeast modelling and bug bingo) All above kids events at The Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park Forest of Marston Vale, Bedfordshire MK43 0PR (sat nav – use MK43 0PS) The Greensand Trust BugLab Sessions Flitwick Wood Thursday 3rd August 12.30- 1.45 pm 2-3.15pm Maulden Wood Tuesday 8th August 1 2.30 – 1.45pm 2-3.15pm Centenary Wood, near Pulloxhill & Greenfield Friday 4th August 12.30 – 1.45pm 2-3.15pm A chance to hunt for bugs with experts on hand and take part in a fun craft activity. Booking is essential as places are limited. A small charge of £3 per child. (not suitable for under 4’s) www.greensandtrust.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

Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club Wednesday 30 August 7.30 – 10.00 pm Concert with PETE SHAW Addison Centre, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8PN Members £5 Non-Members £6 Pay at door Tel: 01234 344423 www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/bedford

SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHERY Ouse Valley Archers 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 Thursday 7.00pm - 9.00pm and Sunday 2.00pm - 4.00pm at Putnoe Primary School & Field, Church Lane, Bedford For further details visit our website or contact info@ ousevalleyarchers.com BADMINTON 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 BASKETBALL / DODGEBALL 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 Bedford Mighty Eagles Dodgeball team We are a club that plays at a high level but would love anyone from any sporting ability and background to come down and give it a go as long as you are 15 and above. We have a men’s and women’s squad. It is great fun and a fantastic way to keep fit. We train on Tuesday’s 8-9 at: Hastingsbury school, Hill rise, Bedford, Mk42 7EB First training session is FREE and then each session is only £3 after that

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WHAT’S ON BOWLS 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 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.

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 Borough Bowling Club Established over 100 years are now enrolling new members and forming a junior section.

Probably the most prestigious bowling club in the Bedford area with both indoor and outdoor bowling greens. We offer FREE tuition from qualified instructors, with all equipment provided, we just ask you to wear flat shoes. Afterwards, you can obtain a cool drink or a coffee from the bar and relax in the comfortable lounge area. There are also restaurant facilities for lunch time meals. So give it a try, bring the family all are welcome.

Free parking. Check our web site www.boroughbowlin. org.uk or telephone 01234 340736 for more details 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”.

CYCLING 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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FOOTBALL 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 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.

Bedford FC Mini Soccer Club Every Saturday at Goldington Academy 10.30am till 12.15pm.

Open to boys and girls aged 4-10yrs. Cost per child £3.00 and £5 for two children. Our sole aim is to provide children of all abilities with a unique footballing experience, developing their physical, social and communication skills in a safe environment. Full usage of toilet and changing facilities and plenty of car parking spaces. www.bedfordfcminisoccer.com.

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.

RUNNING Bedford Parkrun every Saturday Meet at The Bandstand at 9am.

Join us for a 5km run around the park (dogs, children and buggies all welcome). Register for free on the Parkrun UK website http://www.parkrun.org.uk TABLE TENNIS Social Table Tennis Mon/Tue 7.30pm-10.00pm Sports Hall, Lincroft School, Oakley All Ages Welcome. Just Turn Up. £4 per player per session, Bats Available, Free Hire. Coaching Available Call John 07921 093199 WALKING/RAMBLING 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.

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t's on WhataMK Theatre this month THE MULTI-AWARD WINNING CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME RETURNS TO MILTON KEYNES THEATRE

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he multi-award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, returns to Milton Keynes Theatre, Monday 4th – Saturday 16th September, for its second major UK tour!

Playing the central role of Christopher Boone is Scott Reid with Lucianne McEvoy as his teacher Siobhan, Emma Beattie as Judy, David Michaels as his father Ed, Debra Michaels as Mrs Alexander and Eliza Collings as Mrs Shears.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is adapted from Mark Haddon’s best-selling book by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott.

National Theatre producer Kash Bennett said: ‘We were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic reception from audiences around the UK and Ireland when we toured “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” in 2014-15, and are delighted to take this beautiful and inventive show to new venues and make a return visits to others next year.’

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime received seven Olivier Awards in 2013, including Best New Play, Best Director, Best Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Sound Design and five Tony Awards on Broadway including Best Play.

The show tells the story of Christopher Boone, who is fifteen years old. He stands beside Mrs Shears’ dead dog, which has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in a book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain, and is exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and distrusts strangers. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.

Performances: Monday 4 – Saturday 16 September. Evenings

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Love Letters Love Letters is one of the simplest games you can ever play, while also involving a lot of strategy as well. The best games around are like that, very easy to play but the more you play the more you realise the depth that it actually has.

The premise is that you are all suitors trying to get a letter to the Princess who is at hiding away at her home. You need to use her servants to get a Love Letter to her and fend off the other suitors trying to do the same.

Every turn you have one card in your hand, pick up a card and then play one of the two you have with the aim of trying to work out who the other players are and to be either the last person left in the game or to be the character with the highest number on it when all 16 cards have been drawn.

Each round is very fast paced (good because anyone knocked out early doesn’t get left out for too long) and the first person to win four rounds wins the game. It is the perfect starter game or a great one to wind down a game night with.

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Tucked away behind the historic Elstow Abbey is an English tea garden delightfully reminiscent of days gone by.

Run by former village post mistress Joyce Willis, the flower-filled garden offers light meals and more from 10.30 am – 4pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday – weather permitting.

People worldwide have made pilgrimages to visit the birthplace of Bedford’s most famous son John Bunyan, and Elstow Green where he played and preached as a young man. His book A Pilgrim’s Progress remains the most widely read book in the world, second only to The Bible.

“We are secret pleasure for locals who want to escape somewhere from the busy world and enjoy a bit of old-fashioned British service,” said Joyce who lives in the cottage attached to the garden.

For a special occasion, champagne teas at just £15 per person can be arranged. This includes a cake and sandwich tower and delicious ice cream to follow.

Take a look at ‘Bill and Joyce’s tea garden, Elstow’ on Facebook to see some super pictures and ring Joyce to make any bookings on 01234 926677.

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Film

Review Baby Driver

Baby Driver is a new kind of film.

The story is a fairly basic criminal/ bank robbery film which doesn’t add anything new to the genre with the plot.

Where it does become very original and different is in the way it uses the soundtrack.

The music is not only integral to the main character, the eponymous ‘Baby’ who uses music to cancel out his tinnitus, to time everything on the heists and to drive to but also to the movie itself.

The soundtrack to Baby Driver is used in a way that I have never seen in anything except a musical, in fact this is what a musical would be in real life we don’t have random dance scenes or everyone exploding into song but music is everything! It is an unusual way to involve music as such an organic part of the whole film. Baby Driver becomes more than just a visual feast as the music adds to everything you see.

Baby Driver is full of great actors, over the top car chases, explosive action and a smidgeon of comedy. It is easily one of the best films so far this year and definitely one of the most original for a long time.

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by Jem Lester “I love you, Jonah, but sometimes I wish you had never been born.”

For most parents this would be an unthinkable phrase to utter. But Ben is desperate. He doesn’t mean it, of course, but the thought is there, uttered only when his 10 year old son is asleep. Even if Jonah heard he wouldn’t say anything.

Jonah doesn’t say anything. Jonah is nonverbal. He has autism. This is not your Rain Main depiction of autism where Jonah is a gifted child in at least one area. He has the mental age of a toddler and his parents have reached the end of the road.

He is about to make the transition to secondary school and Ben and Emma are convinced that he would be better off in a residential specialist school. The local authority doesn’t agree and this is where the novel starts.

Two parents battling to get the best for their son, and battling to communicate with each other. This is a brutally honest look at the highs and lows of parenting a child with autism. The author, Jem Lester, should know what it is like as he is father to a child just like Jonah.

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cough have to be quarantined at home to prevent spread to other dogs, which can be very tricky, especially if the dog catches the disease just before a family holiday and is not able to go into boarding kennels as planned.

Unfortunately, catching the disease once does not provide long lasting immunity against catching kennel cough again in the future.

Kennel cough is very easily spread between dogs by sneezing and coughing. For this reason, if lots of dogs are housed in the same building (as in a kennels) and one dog has kennel cough, it is very likely to spread to the other dogs in the building too. But this is also true of anywhere that dogs meet and mix together – the groomers, the park, the veterinary surgery, dog shows...

We recommend that all dogs regularly meeting and mixing with other dogs are protected by vaccination against kennel cough.

Kennel cough is rarely a life-threatening disease but it is a common disease – most dogs will catch it at least once in their life time. Some affected dogs feel uncomfortable and unwell; others remain bright but suffer disturbed sleep because of the coughing bouts. Dogs with kennel

Kennel cough vaccination can be given at the same time as the usual booster vaccination, or at any other time. Instead of being an injection, it is a drop of liquid squirted up the nose, similar to the flu vaccine given to children. It is given once a year.

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Your Tarotscopes for August 2017...

by Susan Peppiatt Leo

This August shows as one which continues to be nonstop rushing until the second week of the month. Many Leos won’t know whether they are on their heads or their heels. The cards advice is to hang in there, as all falls back into place when a final part of life’s jigsaw settles; then things look more relaxing and happier too.

Virgo

Life can be a series of steps towards a long term goal, which is then open to having the goalposts moved to the other end of life pitch.

This is just accepted as normality, but can be hard for family and partners to get used to. Life isn’t boring this month! Expect a few changes in direction.

Libra

Catching up with family, especially older people who can feel forgotten is shown as important, and what could be a strained visit to relatives shows as more comfortable than expected. This is followed up by more of a feel good factor than is usual. Try not to clock watch and time passes far more happily.

Scorpio

Health and general fitness personally and for family is advised.

Stress and tiredness seem to have taken a toll over the last year and a rest is needed. The old phrase a change is as good as a rest is true, as things don’t really slow down a lot until the end of September, but the light is at the end of the tunnel this month.

Sagittarius

Children and younger people take centre stage to the point when all other life seems to be revolving around their wants and needs. Don’t let yourself become the dogsbody for their activities, make time for yourself too. Good memories are made by people happy with life. Take some time to smell the roses.

Capricorn

Travel and vehicles and something special connected with these aspects of life show up. The advice is not to get to carried away by a dream which could make life more stressful. Be careful signing contracts and making long term plans, especially if any large amount of travel is involved.

Aquarius

Socialising shows this month, and following up invitations show as worthwhile for long-time friendships and happiness. There are a couple of rained on events, but the happier vibrations which follow on show as worthwhile and bring both new friends and possible new work avenues to mind for some.

Pisces

Holidays and people show as both intense and slightly too much to take in for the month ahead. Take some time out just for yourself so that tempers which are normally easily frayed can be calmed and a better time is possible for all.

Responsibility falls on Piscean shoulders this month. Keep the nerves calm.

Aries

This month is one of changes and possibilities but these will not wait around forever. Many Arians think themselves out of situations by prolonging things beyond normal timescales for action. Nothing is perfect at the start of a project but it can be nurtured. It just has to be started, otherwise remains nothing more than an idea.

Taurus

Health issues of those around Taureans, (including themselves) seem to be better. Work is intense, but some escapes show as possible which make the month a little less about money and work and more about life.

There is also a lot to look forward to for next month which needs planning.

Take things gently to be at your best.

Gemini

A dream which revolves around work changes shows. Promotions, new job opportunities and careers which have you working under your own steam show as prominent. Don’t think too much though, as swift action is shown as the best way forward in all these situations to get what you want.

Cancer

Relationships show as needing some attention this month to be at their best after times of trial and tribulations. The love is not any less between partners, just other things have got in the way and sometimes the feelings are forgotten for a while. Light the candles and bring in the romance again.

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Horse Chestnut T

he Horse Chestnut is a very majestic and iconic tree, found in many places throughout Britain including gardens, parks, school grounds and churchyards. The immediate threat to the Horse Chestnut is attack from Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner which pose’s a real threat to the survival of this beautiful, iconic tree which for many generations has been a favorite with children and adults for the Conkers it produces.

Leaf Miner (Cameria ohridella)

The Leaf Miner arrived in the UK about 8-9 years ago, the caterpillar feeds within the leaves causing distinct translucent tunnels on the upper surface which eventually form brown dead patches, giving the tree an autumnal appearance by July

and resulting in early leaf fall. Recent evidence indicates that this insect can cause smaller trees to die while, the reduced photosynthetic ability may affect growth, and the cumulative loss in stored food products may compromise long-term health of mature trees.

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BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS A Very Brown Hedge Indeed Aphids are one of the most common and troublesome of all garden insect pests. They attack a large number of garden plants throughout the country and are recently causing much disfigurement to ornamental conifer hedges. Commonly known as Greenfly and Blackfly, these aphids feed on hedges, sucking the sap of the plant and can spread several viruses, causing severe dieback.

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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Be water wise

this summer

10 top tips to help save water this summer.

1. Use waste water from washing-up or rinsing vegetables for watering; normal amounts of household soaps and detergents will not harm soil or plants.

2. Let your lawns go brown. They will recover when the rains return. Newly sown and turfed lawns require a lot of watering to be successful, so leave sowing or turfing until the autumn.

3. Vegetables need moist soils to give their best. Water them at key growth stages. The response to water is especially marked when sweetcorn, peas and beans begin to flower, when the edible part of lettuces begins to form and when potatoes show flower buds.

4. Newly planted trees, shrubs and climbers are vulnerable and it is difficult to ensure the water applied at the surface works its way down to the roots. Don’t leave hoses running all night – the water will either saturate the roots or it will drain deeply below the root zone. Water should always be applied over the surface.

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5. Fruit may remain small if not watered, but it should be sweet and well-coloured. Cane fruit and strawberries will benefit by keeping the soil moist every two weeks.

7. By grouping pots, ideally in clusters of similar size, watering is made easier and moisture loss reduced. Mass pots for mutual shading and use the largest pots possible. A saucer beneath the pot to retain run-off helps.

8. Don’t dig new ground in summer if you can avoid it as digging soil allows any remaining moisture to escape. Hoe off weeds shallowly, loosen soil with a fork and ‘puddle’ plants into the soil, adding a little liquid fertiliser.

Adding nutrients helps plants make the best use of what moisture there is by encouraging extensive root growth.

9. Establishing new plants in borders during dry times can be difficult. Instead, pot them into slightly bigger pots and keep well watered and fed in light shade until the autumn planting season arrives.

10. Early summer perennials will survive on moisture left in the soil from winter. Give late summer perennials one good watering in the summer as plants begin to flower, which should be enough. In the longer term, consider planting drought-resistant species in your borders.

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