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Welcome to Mimagazine Your local magazine for Redbourn, Kinsbourne Green, Markyate, Flamstead, Caddington, Slip End, Aley Green, Woodside, Kensworth, Whipsnade, Studham, Dagnall, Ringshall and the Gaddesdens.

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Dear Readers, I include a photo taken at The Full Monty, by Harpenden Musical Theatre Company on 20th March at Harpenden Halls. Rumours abounded that this produc on was ‘the fully monty’ ­ no holding back, nothing but naked male bodies, and no hats on at the big finale. I took this photo as the 99% female audience sat on the edge of our chairs to find out if the gossip was true. Would they go 100% ‘full monty’? To end the suspense, the answer was no, not quite. They did indeed keep their hats on! It was a great show, very entertaining but I was slightly disappointed that it was based in Buffalo, New York state and not Sheffield, South Yorkshire as per the film. Being a northerner, who worked in Sheffield for a couple of years, I could so iden fy with the unemployment issue in the 1980s, and the club entertainment culture in which so many ordinary partook. It was life in a Northern English City which inspired the story­line to this fabulous film so adap ng to unknown Buffalo was a li le trying to me. I was pleased that much of the same music was used, including Tom Jones’ mandatory ‘You Can Leave Your Hat On’.

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A ending the unveiling of the memorial stones in Markyate and Caddington to VC decorated Lt Col John Stanhope Collings­Well on 27th March were moving and proud events for the villages. It was very humbling to pay respects to this great war hero who offered the ul mate sacrifice of his own life, figh ng for the freedom we enjoy today. See page16 to read all about it.

At last the weather is turning into spring from what has seemed like an endless winter. In this issue, we report on the early season’s events and if you turn to the What’s On pages, you will see that there is lots to do in May and June, whatever your interests.

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NEW – The Enchanted Tea Rooms in Redbourn

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Unveiling of memorial stones to Lt. Col. John Stanhope Collings­Wells

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Luton Airport comes to Markyate to talk to the residents

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More about Persephone, the new shop in Markyate

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Reader Compe ons. Win ckets to the Bohemians and a Fabulous Po ed Plant from Arrangements

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ME sufferer’s challenge to climb Ben Nevis

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Féte du Velo news for 2018

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Dash Cams explained by Melanie Wooding Jones of Redbourn Autos

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Book Review – NEW Thriller by Flamstead resident

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Breast Cancer – A wake­up call

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Markyate Plant Sale, the story behind this popular Markyate event

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New charity ‘Music for my Mind’ for people living with dementia

The new charity Music for my Mind, founded in 2017 by Professor Keith McAdam DL FRCP Redbourn resident, has launched its first crowdfunding campaign.

The charity’s purpose is to bring personalised favourite music to people living with demen a. People with severe Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of demen a may not recognise loved­ones but can s ll respond and even sing along to music from their teenage era.

Music for my Mind’s ini al financial goal of £100,000 will allow them to commence work on pilot studies to show that music should be part of the standard of care for people living with demen a. Funds raised through the campaign will help the charity to find an efficient way to build personal playlists, to monitor how and when and what genre of music improves moods. They will recruit a small experienced team to take the project forward, establish key rela onships with care homes, health organisa ons and technology companies.

Music for my Mind is working through leading music streaming service Spo fy in compiling personalised playlists from a person’s teenage years, using the program’s recommenda on service. The charity is aiming to provide evidence that music improves quality of life and the well­being of those affected ­ beneficial not only to the people living with demen a but also their carers.

For more informa on on how you can help Music for my Mind improve the lives of the 850,000 people living with demen a in the UK and 50 million worldwide (World Health Organiza on, December 2017) please visit h ps://musicformymind.hubbub.net/.

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Celebrating Women Local photographer Penny Bird invited Harpenden residents to nominate and vote for inspira onal, selfless women in their midst, women who give their all to the town community, but who are seldom recognised for their wonderful contribu ons.

“I used Facebook to run the poll to help us mark Women’s History Month in March and I was blown away by the fantas c response – over 4,000 people viewed the post and nearly 300 joined in to shout out for special women.

Janet Crawley was voted Harpenden’s most inspira onal woman; she cares for demen a pa ents at St Ma hews Care Home in Redbourn and works relessly promo ng awareness of the disease.

Janet Crawley, a part­ me Lifestyle and Engagement Lead at St Ma hews Care Home in Redbourn, received almost a quarter of the votes.

Penny Bird offered to do a portrait series of her at work to recognise her wonderful contribu on to the Harpenden community.

Janet told us a li le about her affinity with demen a pa ents. “I am really thrilled to have won the portrait session, not for myself, but because it will help to spread awareness of demen a.

“I became drawn to demen a about nine years ago when I was recovering from a life changing illness. The pull was so strong, I did an online degree through the Hopkins University in America. When I work with demen a pa ents, I feel an incredible rapport and connec on with them. It is almost as if I can see them: their pain, their sadness and their loss. I know I can help them, and that I am meant to help them. I seem to be blessed with a knack of soothing them when they get agitated.

“I am rewarded daily with smiles, joy and laughter. Even the late demen a pa ents who don’t communicate anymore, put their arms out to me when they recognise my voice. I love them all and the passion of caring for them brings meaning to my life.”

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FLAMSTEAD resident Monica Carrera has taken charge of the village coffee shop It’s good news for Flamstead, to help keep alive a vital community hub.

Monica, who moved to the village five years ago from Devon, wanted to ensure that Coffee Dog stayed open when the previous owner decided on a change of direc on.

And having forged a love of coffee in a former job which took her on regular trips to Italy, she signed up on a barista course and decided to take over the shop.

Monica explained: "It was the perfect opportunity to engage with the community and provide a much­needed mee ng and social space where people can chat and relax; but I want to give everyone a friendly welcome whether they live in the village or not. A er all you're only a stranger un l you say hello. The building which is Grade 11 listed also has a beau ful ambience too."

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Words and photos by Sue Mitchell I joined the steady flow of vehicles, (including cars, vans and horseboxes) being washed by an energetic team of fire fighters in Markyate on 24th March. This was part of the National Fire Fighters Charity campaign and as it was close to Easter, they included an Easter Egg hunt in the tower for the children at a cost of £3.

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New Team Rooms for Redbourn Words and photos by Sue Mitchell

The grade II listed building on the High Street which has been empty for over two years, came back to life at the beginning of March when the Enchanted Tea Rooms was opened. Sisters and business partners, Alexandra and Andrea Myrianthous decided to combine their catering expertise to offer a new and exciting service to the village.

Alexandra has always worked in catering. She managed a Costa Coffee in Milton Keynes until recently and Andrea has a degree in Hospitality and has worked in 5-star hotels and restaurants.

Together, they have a lot of experience of the business and with an added ingredient of artistic flair, they look to be onto a winner. MiMag’s advertisement manager Janet Brown and I went to enjoy some pre-Easter lunch with them - and the place was packed.

As we were leaving, a party of mothers and school children went upstairs to the very special Children’s Tea Room on the first floor for an end-ofterm celebration.

“One look at the room (children’s tea room) and you can imagine a scene from Alice in Wonderland!”

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1533 The range of food on the menu is also wide ranging and modern - and if you are vegetarian or need gluten free, you are amply catered for.

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The Enchanted Afternoon tea for under 12s is just £9.95 per head.

One look at the room and you can imagine a scene from Alice in Wonderland!

About this historic Grade II listed building on the High Street The building has a history of catering, starting life as the Crown Public House from 1755 until 1910. When the Nickey Line took much of the travellers away from Watling Street and onto the railway network, the Crown lost business and closed.

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The Story of Local Hero Lt. Col. John Collings­Wells VC DSO Ar cle by Terri Aubrey (extracts from ‘King, Country and Caddington’)

Markyate ceremony where Sir Mike Penning MP and Mayor, Councillor David Collins unveiled the stone at the memorial

To mark the 100th year since a local first world war hero died, the Parish Councils and History Groups of Markyate and Caddington organised the unveiling of stones to honour Lieutenant Colonel John Collings­Wells. This took place in two separate ceremonies on 27th March.

Villagers, officials and Collings­Wells’ family members from across the country, gathered in good numbers to learn about and respect this remarkable man. I a ended both unveilings and a erwards enjoyed talking to family members, organisers, volunteer caterers and members of the Beds and Herts Regimental Museum Trust over a cup of tea and excellent refreshments in the Collings­Wells Hall in Caddington.

Later that day, my colleague, Janet Brown, visited the Wardown Park Museum in Luton where Lt Col John Collings­Wells’ Victoria Cross, other medals and memorabilia were on display. It was a humbling experience to learn how one excep onally brave, militarily astute man achieved so much to lead his men in trench warfare, having accomplished his mission, only to then lose his own life at the age of 38 years, just eight months before the end of the war. For those of you who could or did not a end, here is his fascina ng life­story.”

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JOHN COLLINGS­WELLS, known as Jack to his family, was born to Arthur and Caroline Collings­Wells on the 19th July 1880. He was educated at Uppingham Public School in Rutland and Christ Church College Oxford where he was cox for the college rowing eight.

The family moved to Caddington Hall when he was seventeen. The 1901 census gives some idea of the family’s wealth and shows that they employed a cook, two housemaids, a lady’s maid, a kitchen maid and a footman as well as a gardener who lived in the Hall’s lodge.

John’s father, Arthur, was an extremely successful mechanical engineer and before the war, John helped to run the family engineering business in Manchester. At this me, he stayed at Field House in Marple, Stockport, the home of an uncle, William Buck. Buck described John as

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Caddington ceremony where the stone was unveiled by Peter Collings­Wells

having a lively, sociable disposi on which made him a welcome addi on to the family circle, as well as being very useful in the garden.

In 1904, John was commissioned into the Bedfordshire Regiment a er serving in the Her ordshire Mili a. He became first a Lieutenant and then in 1907, a Captain.

When war broke out in 1914 he was immediately mobilised and travelled to France, where he served with the 2nd Bedfordshire Ba alion un l 1916.

In early January 1915 he was badly wounded while in the front­line trenches at Fleurbaix.

He sustained an entry and exit bullet wound to his thigh and was invalided home to recuperate. Later he returned to France where he joined the 4th Bedfordshires as a Major; then fought in ac ons on the Somme, at Ancre in 1916 and at Ypres. By 1916 he was promoted to Ac ng Lieutenant­Colonel, Collings­Wells’ family becoming second in command and then Commander of the Ba alion.

In 1917 he was awarded the DSO for leading a ba alion that captured and held the northern outskirts of the town of Gavrelle during the Ba le of Arras. Later an a ack on the Oppy trenches was also recognised. His cita on in the London Gaze e of 18th July 1917 read, “For conspicuous gallantry in command of a ba alion in holding its objec ves against heavy counter a acks, and later his leadership and bravery in forming and leading a composite ba alion which achieved its objec ves under very adverse circumstances.”

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17 The collapse of Russia in 1917 enabled Germany to bring huge reinforcements from the Russian Front to mount a devasta ng a ack on the allied armies in France, in a final bid to end the war. The German Spring Offensive started on 21st March 1918. Over six con nuous days Lt. Colonel Collings­Wells led his men to stem the enemy offensive ­ facing mustard gas, shells and explosives.

On March 25th during the withdrawal from Highwood to Thiepval Ridge, the rear guard was almost surrounded and in great danger of being captured. Lt. Colonel Collings­Wells, realised the situa on and Memorial stone at Markyate called for volunteers to remain behind and hold up the enemy whilst the remainder withdrew. With this small company of volunteers, he held the enemy for one and a half hours un l they had used every round of ammuni on.

During this me, he moved freely among his men and by his great courage undoubtedly saved the situa on.

On March 27th, his Ba alion, north of the town of Albert, was ordered to counter a ack. Knowing his men were exhausted a er six days of figh ng and having had very li le sleep, he placed himself at the front and led the a ack.

Twice wounded and facing overwhelming odds, he con nued to lead and encourage his men un l the trench where he had been physically dragged to have his wounds a ended to, took a direct hit from a mortar shell and he was killed at­the­moment of gaining the objec ve. His courage was responsible for the success of the opera on and for this he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.

He was men oned in Despatches for his successes and in the Times newspaper published on the 16th April 1918. A correspondent wrote, “he possessed a wonderful grasp of detail and great organising ability. He raised his ba alion to a pitch of high efficiency and spared no efforts to promote the welfare and comfort of his men.”

The family received a le er dated 3rd May 1918, signed by the King which said: “It is a ma er of sincere regret to me that the death of Ac ng Lieutenant­Colonel John Stanhope Collings­Wells DSO, 4th Ba alion Bedfordshire Regiment, deprived me of the pride of personally conferring upon him the Victoria Cross, the greatest of all rewards for valour and devo on to duty.”

His parents were presented with their son’s decora on at Buckingham Palace on 1st June 1918. Mrs Collings­Wells wrote the following account to her daughter Betha.

“We were to be there at 10.00am. We started from home in the li le motor at 7.45am to catch the 8.15am train to London. As fate would have it, the car broke down at Woodside and refused to go another yard, so there was nothing to do but to walk. We set off steadily, Father in London clothes and high hat and I, in my best frock and hat etc. We caught the next train at 8.55am and were in London by 10.00am.”

The le er goes on to tell of a face to face mee ng with King George, who congratulated them on having such a gallant son. He expressed sympathy for their loss, saying, “His ac on during those six days was one of the bravest and most wonderful during the war.” The medal was then presented.

A erwards they went out into Green Park where they were

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18 John Collings­Wells is buried in Bouzincourt Ridge Cemetery in Albert, France. He is commemorated in many places including All Saints Church in Caddington and Uppingham School, Rutland. There is a window to his memory in the Parish Church of St John the Bap st in Markyate. His Victoria Cross is displayed in the Bedfordshire and Her ordshire Regimental Collec on at the Wardown Park Museum.

About Lieutenant Colonel Jack Collings-Wells • V.C. and D.S.O. • 1880­1918 • 4th Ba alion Bedfordshire Regiment • Killed in Ac on – 27th March 1918 • Buried Bouzincourt Ridge Cemetery, France, Plot III E 12 mobbed by crowds of people who wanted a glimpse of their son’s Victoria Cross.

• Lived at Caddington Hall as a young man

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London Luton Airport (LLA) Public Surgery Markyate Y2K Hall 15th March

This is the second Luton Airport Public Surgery I have a ended at Y2K in less than two years and I was pleased to see that the airport takes public opinion and welfare very seriously.

A dedicated Flight Opera ons Department is there to monitor noise levels, define take­off and landing routes to avoid the higher concentra ons of dwellings, test and implement procedures for take­off and landing and fine airlines who do not comply with the guidelines.

People will always complain about increasing air­traffic but I say, ‘Stay reasonable with your complaints if you ever take a plane to your holiday des na ons or for business trips.’ Airports are great so long as they are ‘not in my back yard’, is a common mind­set but if you live within a 5­mile radius of an airport, the traffic is going to increase, so come to terms with it ­ or move.

I overheard a male a endee who lives in Jockey End (10.5 miles from LLA), complaining bi erly to an LLA representa ve. Seriously, is the noise disturbance that annoying in Jockey End? Apparently, he is thinking about moving to the Pennines so he had be er check

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out Newcastle and Leeds airports before he does! One of the staff said, “Some people’s noise tolerance is significantly less than others.” It seems that some can live right under the flight path quite happily where as others have to reach for the earphones when the dot of an aircra appears in the sky!

Increasing traffic doesn’t necessarily mean more noise and disturbance however. James Dontas, Flight Opera ons Manager told me, “Modern aircra are becoming less noisy as the technology improves.”

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Did you know?

The airport opened in 1938 so it has been there longer than everyone who is under the age of 80!

Luton Airport expects to process 16.5 million passengers in 2018. This will rise to 18 million by 2021 and es mated at 38 million by 2050 as air travel and transport becomes more and more popular.

88% of arriving aircra used Con nuous Descent Approach (CDA) procedures in December and January This keeps aircra higher for longer and reduces noise at ground level. However, strong winds can affect compliance.

To contact the team, email noise@ltn.aero or phone 01582 395382

LLA operates a Noise Insula on Scheme for proper es close to the airport, such as Luton South and Breachwood Green. If proper es are eligible, they will be fi ed with high performance glazing and ven la on systems foc. I doubt that any proper es in the MiMagazine circula on area would qualify however.

Interes ng Results of the most recent Monitoring Period During a recent monitoring period, in which 15,654 air traffic movements were handled by LLA, the Flamstead Noise Results showed that most aircra movements were with the Airbus A320 (1745) which had an average noise level of 65 db. The noisiest aircra , the B739 is 69.5 db but there were only 39 movements with this one. For the Markyate Noise Results, the Airbus A320 had the most movements (1178) at 63.37 db and the nosiest, the B739 (21 movements) was 66.4db.

The explana on for why the noise level was higher in Flamstead than Markyate, eventhough aircra fly typically at 2,815 above Flamstead and 2,760 above Markyate, is that the noise monitor at Markyate was 1100m from the centreline, whereas the monitor at Flamstead was closer at only 900m from the centreline.

The Noise Monitoring Programme for 2018 is available to view on line. 88% of westerly departures, which covers our area, passed through the 2km ‘gate’ between Markyate and Flamstead during the monitoring period 99% of depar ng aircra complied with departure procedures in December and January

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Those of you who live in Markyate or drive through regularly will not have failed to notice the changes that have occured at 99a High StR From Newsagent 'for those with long memories!C through sweet shop& and like Dr Who now reborn as PersephoneR Giving a title to what happens there is a little more difficult& but letGs tryR The actual name is Persephone Community& because we regard ourselves as part of the GCommunityG and welcome everyone from every ethnic group& religion& and faith and those with none at all ! Our motto is GTolerance& Understanding b AcceptanceG As Spiritual Resource Centre& the name often used& but New Age& Magick& Esoteric& Personal Development& Crystal Shop& etc are also usedR We aim to provide a wide range of Spiritual b Religous products& gifts and servicesR Our previous GSisterG business in Dunstable GDeus MysticusG was unable to meet demand due to space so has now joined us in Markyate and we welcome all itGs previous customers with open armsR

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EMMA’S TALL CHALLENGE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITY

Ben Nevis here she comes Emma Jenkins has set herself a goal of climbing Ben Nevis for charity. Britain’s highest mountain is always a challenging climb, but for Emma, it will be the equivalent of climbing Everest. Emma, from Redbourn, has had Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) for around 20 years. She is asking for people to support her by donating to her chosen charity – The ME Association.

Her health is much better than it was, but her journey of recovery is far from over so the challenge will have to be planned meticulously to make sure that the impact of the climb is kept to a minimum. When her ME was at its worst, Emma was trapped in bed, in pain and lonely. She says that she felt imprisoned, unable to sleep for weeks and too weak even to feed

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Emma says, “I hoped that I would be fully recovered by now, but I appreciate my life how it is now because it had been so much worse. I am now happily married; however I still have to pace my energy levels and my immune system is still not as good as it could be. I still need to work part-time and have to lay in until 12pm on most days.”

Emma, supported by her husband Pete, has already climbed Scafell Pike and Skiddaw and they now plan to travel to Scotland to scale the heights of Ben Nevis this May. All the money raised will go towards the ME Association, a charity that funds research into the condition, which affects 1-in-250 people across the UK. Every stage of the journey – both to Scotland and up the mountain – is being carefully planned and scheduled to minimise the impact on her illness.

Emma and Pete are especially grateful to Steve Griffiths of South Mimms Travel who is supporting their flight costs so that her journey is as stress free as possible.

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6th Anniversary for The Fête du Vélo

33 Councillor Annie Brewster & Simon Barnes

A Redbourn highlight in the Social Calendar The Fête du Vélo is celebrating its 6th anniversary this year on 1st July 2018. The event was inspired by The Hub (cyclists’ coffee bar in Redbourn) and is based on the theme of “fêtes” in small towns, seen all over France in the summer, usually to honour The Tour de France cyclists.

The 10-hour-day starts with running events, which are popular with locals. This is followed by a series of cycling events from children on scooters to veteran runners. Whilst all this is going on over closed roads, The Common is populated with trade stalls, refreshment wagons selling a variety of hot and cold food and a beer tent. There is even a local live band to add to the atmosphere!

Last year the event was featured in Channel 4’s “Village of the Year” and it was great to see footage of the lovely sunny day, busy with cyclists, spectators and other entertainers on our TV screens this winter.

Turn up early, and join the thousands of people who usually turn out to enjoy the fun, serious sport and festivities. There is no entry charge.

This is a “not-for-profit” event but it is expensive to organise and run so they are looking for local businesses who want to book a trade stand in order to promote their goods or services to the crowds. They would get a good return for a cash donation. Any profit is donated to local Redbourn charities. To book a trade stand, contact Lindy Fox on 07977 584059

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Watch Out – There’s a Thief About Burglary Prevention and Home Security Advice Studham Women’s Institute meeting at the Village Hall 5th April Words and photos by Sue Mitchell

With a spate of burglaries being reported around the villages, it was very interesting to hear what guest speaker, John Haggerwood had to say.

John is a Home Security Adviser to the ‘Bobby Scheme’, an initiative of Bedfordshire Police Partnership Trust.

The WI hold regular talks to which guests and non-members are invited at a cost of just £3 per head. My husband and I went along to the Bobby Scheme talk to see if we could pick up a few security tips. John began his talk by explaining that the Bobby Scheme offers a courtesy home security service for the elderly (over 65 years), disabled and anyone who is deemed vulnerable. They will install for example, key safes (a charge is made for the safe of around £60) or fire alarms, and light timer plugs.

The bobby men are trained lock fitters and crime prevention advisers and the service is free except for a nominal fee to cover the cost of some equipment supplied. The scheme was launched in 1997 with a grant from lottery funding and funds are now raised through various corporate and individual donations. The scheme costs in excess of £100,000 per year to run so donations are very welcome.

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The burglar(s) will be in your property for 5-7 minutes. The first stop is the master bedroom.

They look for jewellery in cabinets and dressingtable drawers but they know that a lot of people put valuables and cash on top of wardrobes, and under the mattress. So, don’t think these places are safe! Be thoughtful to the fact that burglars like darkness and an easy exit route so make everything light up when approached and make the exit route difficult to get through.

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Always lift the handle to fully secure a 5-lever door.It prevents burglars from ‘popping’ the door Wave when leaving the house. An opportunist burglar will think there is still someone at home.

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By Melanie Wooding Jones, Redbourn Auto Solutions, caring for you and your car In-car cameras recording everything, seem to be the way forward for unequivocal evidence for insurance claims, claims identifying dangerous drivers or scams.

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Are they legal?

The short answer is yes! Dash cams, helmet cams and bike cams are all considered legal on UK roads. They are easy to fit with no special permission to be sought and some may even see them as a necessity in litigation when disputes arise.

However, drivers should exercise caution when using them abroad as some countries still view them as a significant invasion of privacy.

If the car is not solely for your own personal use, such as taxi drivers, car sharers, company car drivers, driving instructors, etc. then you need to make others aware that a dash cam has been fitted Dash cam footage is recognised and regularly used through the UK justice system. They have even been used to report pot holes and help get a parking fine refunded.

Does it affect my insurance premium?

It makes sense that if a piece of equipment can identify culpability and resolve disputes swiftly, then an insurer will support their usage!

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Flamstead author Ian Ridley has swapped the buzz of sports books for the excitement of writing a thriller, The Outer Circle Ian, writer of 12 sports books including Sober, the recent Sunday Times bestselling autobiography of former Arsenal and England captain Tony Adams and sequel to Addicted, has just seen his debut novel The Outer Circle, published

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CALLING ALL WOMEN

YOU ARE NEVER TOO BUSY TO GO FOR A ROUTINE BREAST CANCER SCREENING All women should read this personal experience by Sarah Williams, former resident of Markyate called a lumpectomy, followed by radiotherapy. The message was that we had caught it early and it was treatable, and I remember thinking this is doable and feeling relieved.

I cannot praise the team at St Albans hospital enough for my overnight stay and I felt remarkably well following my lumpectomy. Unfortunately, this feeling was to be short lived, as test results revealed the cancer had spread to one and a bit of my lymph nodes and therefore a second opera on to remove all my lymph nodes would be imminent.

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Busy lives, so many of us women have busy lives; looking a er family, working, shopping, socialising and housework … And yet, you should never be too busy to go for a regular breast cancer screening.

When the NHS le er came through in September 2017, I put it to one side. My breasts had been checked by a GP just a couple of months ago and all was fine. WHY did I need to go along to this appointment? And there the le er stayed on the side, un l someone from Breast screening telephoned me. This person may have saved my life, because it changed my thinking. I was facilita ng a training session that morning, but yes, I could go to the mobile screening unit a er this. At the same me, I checked my diary; the GP breast check I thought was a couple of months ago was actually six months ago – how me plays tricks on us!

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MARKYATE’S GARDEN PARTY OF THE YEAR! From modest beginnings 21 years ago, The Markyate Plant Sale has evolved into a full­blown garden party and raised nearly £85,000 for the Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted.

This year’s sale will be held on Saturday 26th May from 10am and as always will be in the picturesque gardens of 64 High Street, Markyate. In readiness for the sale, over 7,000 popular annual bedding plants have been po ed up, including several exci ng new colours of old favourites and some beau ful new addi ons, which have been carefully grown on at Rothamsted Research Ltd, whose help in allowing us to use their premises is vital to the event. A selec on of perennial plants, herbs, vegetables and gorgeous hanging baskets, renowned for their long life, will also be for sale.

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RAISING MONEY FOR PEOPLE WITH LIFE­LIMITING ILLNESSES! Ian Bradley, who has been involved with organising the event since the beginning, comments, “The Plant Sale has grown hugely since we started in 1997. Last year we welcomed several hundred visitors as well as Three Coun es Radio and raised £9,397. We were delighted that our green fingers generated such a worthwhile sum of money for the Hospice, which cares for people facing life­limi ng illnesses across Herts and Bucks and provides support for families and carers. Many people in Markyate have been touched by the charity’s work and I am so pleased we are able to give something back to this remarkable community resource.”

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GDPR and Recruiters

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Con nuing on the ‘Legal Ma ers Made Simple Series’, Kiall Bagnell, senior associate in the corporate team at Sherrards, discusses the upcoming General Data Protec on Regula on 2018 (GDPR) its impact on recruiters and dealing with recruitment. Read on to find out more...

Take note of the date as this is becoming affec onately known as “GDPR” day. It is the day when the old Data Protec on Act 1998 is superseded by GDPR. The aim; to effec vely standardise rules across the EU and create greater transparency, responsibili es and liability in rela on to how data (held on individuals) is collected, used, shared, stored, transferred or deleted. While not officially confirmed, it is expected that the UK will con nue to commit to observing GDPR post Brexit to maintain the harmonisa on with the EU rules and general data market.

But what does this mean? GDPR, very briefly, places the burden of ensuring compliance on your en re organisa on, especially func ons like recrui ng which rely heavily on collec ng candidates’ personal data – their name, email addresses, possible medical requirements, telephone numbers or addresses. All informa on that would allow you to easily iden fy the individual.

The following are a few of the key areas of impact and how GDPR should be considered:

1. Consent GDPR requires addi onal transparency in informing individuals about when (and why) their data is collected, processed and transferred. Tradi onally, recruitment sector businesses have relied on an individual’s consent to jus fy the processing of their data. However, under GDPR, there are stricter requirements for consent – it must be clearly dis nguishable from other ma ers, in an informed way and easily accessible form and must be capable of being easily withdrawn. Separate consent must be sought for separate processing ac vi es (such as, for example, when a candidate has put his or her details forward for one vacancy and these are then used for unrelated vacancies or other purposes). We expect that most businesses will need to revisit and revise their current data collec on and handling processes in order to comply with the new obliga ons. For example, some recruiters may need to ask exis ng candidates to re­register and remove any candidate who has not consented and to give candidates addi onal clarity about how they collect and use their personal data.

2. Data “processing” Under the exis ng regime, the “data controller” is the party who controls and decides the manner in which the data is

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used; a “data processor” is someone who collects or processes the data (and this can be as simple as receiving and holding the data) from or on behalf of another.

Currently, there is li le direct obliga on or liability on data processors. However, under GDPR all data processors will now have direct responsibility to data subjects in rela on to their compliance with GDPR. There are also various du es now on data controllers to ensure that they have a clear contract with suitable GDPR compliant terms with data processors as to what they can and cannot do with data that may be shared. All par es will need to ensure that the relevant recruiter has complied with the above men oned “consent” requirement. Well organised recruiters will include GDPR provisions within their terms of business and pursuant to their privacy policy. If you haven’t been given either by the recruiter, you should request them and ensure that there are clear provisions sta ng that they ensure all relevant and informed consent is given by the candidates.

You will also need to be very careful on how you use, store and “process” the candidate data so as not to breach the GDPR.

3. Data Subject Rights Under GDPR, individuals will have far greater rights as to how their data is used and accessed. These range from the “right to be forgo en” and have data erased, or where it is no longer needed or is factually incorrect (which could include cases where candidates or contract workers contest feedback about a endance or performance). A new right of “portability” of data is created – the right for individuals to demand that all of their data is transferred, in easily readable formats, to another provider. Both recruiters and employers will need to review their working policies and prac ces to ensure that they can comply with all of these individual rights.

4. Security Under GDPR there is a duty to implement measures to ensure a level of security which is “appropriate to the risk“.

Appropriate measures may include: pseudonymisa on and encryp on of personal data; the ability to restore data in a mely manner in the event of an incident; and a process for regularly tes ng the effec veness of security measures.

This means that you may need to change your internal processes now in order to comply with GDPR. The implica ons of GDPR are far reaching and impact on all aspects of your business. The above is a very brief snap shot into the implica ons of GDPR and if you wish to discuss any of the issues raised in this ar cle, or for any advice or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Kiall Bagnell on 01727 738914 or by email kiall.bagnell@sherrards.com.

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Kiall Bagnell Kiall undertakes the full range of corporate commercial work with a considerable amount of experience dealing with data, contracts share and asset acquisi ons and disposals, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and general contractual advice with clients ranging from start­ ups to larger private and public companies.

About Sherrards Sherrards Solicitors LLP, a leading law firm based in St Albans and London, provides a full range of high quality legal services for both businesses and private individuals. The firm has specialist exper se in commercial property, residen al property, dispute resolu on, company commercial ma ers, employment law, franchising, debt recovery, wills and inheritance tax as well as private client support services. Sherrards is also highly ranked by both the pres gious Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 legal directories

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The 4th Redbourn Fun Run is launched at Redbourn Infant and Junior Schools Music for my Mind is the chosen charity for this year’s Redbourn Fun Run (a local charity using music to improve the quality of people’s life living with dementia)

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May ‐ June 2018

Aries - March 21- April 19

You are actually at a point in which you can release some old childhood memory or limitation8 Sitting with patience with family issues can bring true release by late June8 Keep those personal goals as dreams8 The moment will come when you can forge ahead – you knowL like you always do8

Taurus - April 20- May 20

People and circumstances enter your life now that open you up to new experiences in relating8 That means your relationships take on new meaning8 This would be all kinds of relationships5 intimateL friendshipL family and the world at1large8

Gemini - May 21- J une 20

Try something different this month with money8 Close your eyes and try to ‘feel’ for your answers8 This means you don’t think your way throughL you feel your way through8 You may come up with a new way of making decisions8

Cancer - J une 21- J uly 22

What are the new responsibilities that you have gained mastery over? YesL life may continue to be heavy like a boulder but remind yourself often that you are in this world but not of it8 The wisdoms you have gained now are tickets to holding yourself uprightL bold and regal while sayingL ‘I AM8’ Congratulations8

Leo - J uly 23- August22

Junior school winners from left to right: Amelie Grenier- runner-up, Keith McAdam, Matilda Bennett- winner. Photo by Wendy Gill At a special assembly at Redbourn Junior and Infant schools on Monday 19th March Keith McAdam, the founder of Music for My Mind, joined the Redbourn Fun Run Team to launch the 2018 Redbourn Fun Run. Keith was delighted to congratulate tambourine design competition winners from Redbourn Junior and Infant Schools, Matilda Bennett and Poppy Bullen. The winner’s designs will appear on this year’s tambourines for the supporters and marshals to shake to encourage the runners around the course.

Now in its fourth year, the event which is run by a small group of dedicated volunteers is set to be another great sporting day for all the family to enjoy- it encourages the local community to get fit whilst raising money for the chosen charities. Choose between a 1km, 3km, 5km and relay race- all races are around the grounds of the Redbourn Leisure centre.

All participants will receive a bespoke Redbourn Fun Run medal, winners will receive a trophy and there will be plenty of other spot prizes.

After running or supporting there will be plenty of activities, stalls and refreshments for all the family to enjoy (10am to 3pm).

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Some people come as teachers even though they aren’t aware of their role8 Try toopen up to group activities8 You may find yourself acting as a leader8 Use the golden rule now8 Love unconditionally and rememberL to feel loved you must love8 You will receive accolades from those you do love8

Virgo - August23- September 22

Ask any artist how to paint and they will tell you first to back away from the canvas and second to find your perspective point8 Your perspective point is now found in backing away from the every day grind and having good old down home philosophical discussions with many people8

Libra - September 23- October 22

After the zNth of MayL you will have entered a sort of Alice1in1Wonderland kind of experience8 Like AliceL you may go it alone8 There will be questions8 Should I take the blue pill or the red pill? Should I follow the white rabbit or stand in place? By late JuneL you will simply come to realizeL like AliceL that mind power is only as vast as your imagination and adaptability8

Scorpio - October 23- November 21

If no one was watching and you knew that you would not be judgedL would you let your hair down and play? Why not dedicate this month to doing just that – playing? The energies are right for the experience and you will find playmates8 They may come as new friendsL confidants or a new lover8 Reach out for the experience and regain that youthful glow8

Sagittarius - November 22- December 21

It may not be clear at the moment but your actions are setting you up for career success8 Keep your network connections active even though they may look like they are dragging8 Wherever you encounter challengesL know that they will turn toward fortune in some basic way8 Be sure to contact authority figures after the zBth of May8

Capricorn - December 22- J anuary 19

Seek out a guru this month8 You will recognize them as he or she will have considerable dignity and psychological strength8 They will have a clear understanding of responsibility that mirrors your own8 You will find a level of friendship here that calls out to the inner child in you8

Aquarius - J anuary 20- February 18

The river of life continues to move in uncertain rhythms and tides8 Along with those uncertainties lie frustrations and puzzlementL perhaps to the point of tears8 If you would give yourself permission to be sensitiveL softL transparentL clairvoyantL slightly confusedL emotionally vulnerable and receptiveL you would take a quantum leap into a new world8 Once you are there you can lead others to new freedoms8

Pisces - February 19- March 20

Can you hum that tuneL ‘On a Clear Day You Can See Forever’? This is the tune you should hum all month8 The image for you during May is a ride in a hot air balloon over a calm sea of water8 Don’t complainL instead count your blessingsL for indeed you are in planetary graces and those graces set you free8 They allow you to be extraordinarily creative and vastly intuitive8 So be honestL Do you really have anything to complain about?

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Studham 19th May ­ Studham May Fair on Studham Common sponsored by Fine & Country Estate Agents. The popular Studham May Fair returns for its 35th year between 2pm – 5pm. The event is a tradi onal village fair and fun dog show, with Maypole dancing, live music, Morris dancing, children's ac vi es, pe ng zoo, refreshments, BBQ, tradi onal stalls and many other fun ac vi es to engage the whole family.

Any queries should be directed to Mike Bailey mjbailey1@b nternet.com or visit our website at www.studhamfriends.co.uk/studham­may­fair 19th June ­ Studham Tennis Charity Day with some ex­GB Davis cup players coming. A full day event planned. Andrew.Jones@expressvending.co.uk 7th July ­ Caritas Choir at Studham Church

Sat 16th & Sun 17th June Redbourn in Bloom ­ OPEN GARDENS’ WEEKEND A wide variety of a rac ve gardens in and around Redbourn will be open to the public. Some will also be serving refreshments and holding fund­raising stalls. The event is in aid of our plan ng schemes which help to enhance the village and have also helped us to win a Gold Award in the Anglia in Bloom Campaign in 2016 & ’17.

Programmes with maps showing all the open gardens will be on sale from mid­May from Weyman’s Nisa Store & Post OďŹƒce and Her ordshire Garden Centre in Redbourn.

If you would like to open your garden, or for further details, please contact: Janet Lang, Tel. 01582 792907 email janetklang@googlemail.com 10­12th Aug – Meraki Music and Ac vity Fes val at Herts County Showground (see advert on page 33) 27th September ­ London Luton Airport Public Surgery. Redbourn Parish Centre Main Hall 4pm­7pm

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Redbourn 20th May – Redburn Fun Run at Redbourn Leisure Centre (see advert above) Sat 16th and Sun 17th June (in conjunc on with Open Gardens) Redbourn Aordable Art Fair, in the Museum gardens. Refreshments available and possibly some live music. All the art work, as the tle suggests, will be £50 and under. There will be around 15 local ar sts exhibi ng. 11am­5pm on both days.

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Friday 18th – Sunday 20th May All Saints Church Flower Fes val “A Wedding Celebra on!â€? All Saints Fundraising Commi ee will be displaying wedding dresses and other wedding memorabilia amongst the ower arrangements. The church will be open for viewing on Friday 18th May 10.00am ­7.00pm, Saturday 19th May 3.00pm­7.00pm, Sunday 20th May 11.00am – 7.00pm. Refreshments will be served throughout the Fes val. Proceeds from the Fes val will go towards the Church Fabric Fund.

30th June ­ An Art Exhibi on by students of Julie’s Art class at HeathďŹ ed Centre, Caddington between 11am and 4pm. Admission is free; refreshments, snacks, bric­a­bac, rae and more. If anyone is interested in having a stall they can contact Julie on jewelsart@sky.com. All proceeds this year will go to a local charity.

Flamstead 23rd June – A Night at the Oscars with The Wish Tree Charity. £25 or £30 on gate. Music 7pm un l Midnight. Dress to impress. 07949 618078 for more details. You can also take a marquee.

16th July – London Luton Airport Public Surgery.

Flamstead Village Hall 4pm­7pm

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Markyate 7th May ­ May Fair – Parade 1.30pm at Shaw’s Corner; 2pm Queen’s corona on at the playing fields. Includes Markyate’s Strongest Man contest at 4pm.

26th May – Markyate Plant Sale.

10am High St, Markyate.

26th May – Fire Sta on Open Day – 11am­3pm The Swan Markyate Sat 5th May ­ Live Music ­ Tommy Coyle 01582 842660 info@swanmarkyate.co.uk The Plume of Feathers Markyate Sunday 27th May ­ Live Music ­ Key Liaison Duo from 5pm Saturday 9th June Karaoke & Disco from 8pm Tel: 01582 840562 Email: theplumeoffeathers@hotmail.com 15th July – Children’s Picnic in Peggy’s Fields

Kensworth 6th May – Kensworth May Fair 10.30am 15th November ­ London Luton Airport Public Surgery. Village Hall 4pm­6.30pm

Whipsnade 10th June – Whipsnade Tree Cathedral Annual Service 23rd June – Summer Fête to raise money for the church. If you would like to be a stall holder, make To adver se call 01582 965760

Saturday 5th May ‘PSALMFEST’ – a concert by the Music Makers Choir of Harpenden.

Come and enjoy and evening of wonderful music featuring John Ru er’s joyous Psalmfest and Leonard Bernstein’s drama c Chichester Psalms.

Soloist Sohan Das, from Haberdasher Aske’s Boy’s School. Venue: Methodist Church, High Street, Harpenden. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets available from Maria on 07947800153 or Zoe at harpendenmusicmakers@gmail.com Join us for refreshments a erwards.

17th May ­ HADFAS (Harpenden Area Decora ve and Fine Arts Society) lecture: A Royal Rescue: Dumfries House Saved and Revealed, given by Ma hew Williams. For details, see www.hadfas.org.uk 21st June ­ HADFAS lecture: Jacob Epstein: A look at his work which was o en controversial and challenged ideas on what was appropriate subject ma er for public artworks, given by Linda Smith. For details, see www.hadfas.org.uk 15th July ­ The Farm Run (see advert on page 51)

Harpenden Public Halls www.harpendenpublichall.co.uk 01582 767525 2nd May – Sari Schorr & The Engine Room 4th May – Shazia Mirza with Love from St Tropez 11th May – Bob Marley Legend 13th May – Harpenden Blues, Rhythm and Rock Fes val. The Pre y Things – 2­10pm 16th May – Dean Friedman 25th May – The Bon Jovi Experience 12th June – Donna Taggart 15th June – The Bohemians

Berkhamsted Thurs 10th May Rip­Roaring 1920s Night. The Pepper Founda on (reg. charity 1056823) is holding a fundraiser in support of Pepper Nurses at The Gatsby in Berkhamsted and celebra ng all things 1920s. There will be dancing, a live jazz band, hot two­course buffet, a raffle and more! The Gatsby Restaurant & Piano Bar, High Street, Berkhamsted 4th­7th May ­Berkhamsted RCTA Mayday BH Floa ng market. A way to spend a few hours in the open air sharing the towpath space & mee ng traders who live & work on the canals. Arts & cra s, food & "Not on the High Street" goods.

Grand Union Canal towpath adjacent to Waitrose.

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54 10th June – St Albans Half Marathon The SA Law Corporate Challenge is back!

You and two colleagues can enter either the 5K or Half Marathon. The Corporate team with the fastest me on the day, in each event, will win £250 for their chosen charity! For more details email adminSAHM@1life.co.uk to be added to the Corporate Challenge Mailing List.

Dunstable Downs Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate ­ 50 Things Club Starts 6th May ­ On the first Sunday of every month we hold a ’50 Things to do before you are 1’ event.

There will be a variety of ac vi es from the ’50 Things’ handbook, depending on the weather. Come along and join in to add another s cker to your record.

Tel: 01582 500920 ­ Chilterns Gateway Centre.

28th July – Kite Fes val 11am – 5pm

Ashridge Estate Dawn Chorus Walk Sat 5th May 5am­7am.

Experience early morning bird song in a glorious se ng with our rangers who will be on hand to help iden fy bird songs. Breakfast included £15, child £10 Tel: 01442 851227 Bluebell Walks Early May dependent on weather.

Check website to find out when bluebells are flowering and join our rangers to see the best of the bluebells. 01442 851227 Dockey Wood Bluebells 5th, 6th, 7th May 10am­4pm. Learn about this special area and bluebells that grow here. Na onal Trust Members free. Adults £3 Child £1 3rd June ­ Save the date for the Garden Party in aid of Hospice of St Francis The Hospice is once again gearing up for its fabulous annual Garden Party in the beau ful gardens of Ashridge House. In addi on to the regular a rac ons of cream teas and Pimms on the terrace, live jazz and children’s entertainment, the Garden Party is an opportunity to explore the historical and contemporary gardens of Ashridge House and enjoy spectacular views over the stunning parkland.

It will feature a Shopping Village selling locally produced speciality food and drink, jewellery, cra s, plants and much more. If you’d like to apply for a stall, please visit www.s rancis.org.uk/gardenpartystalls for more informa on.

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Specials 2nd Sept: Spi ire 10K and Family Run Time: Family Run 9.15am / Spi ire 10K 10am Loca on: RAF Museum, London NW9 Cost: Standard entry £22.50 per person (15+ years); £5 each for fun run.

This year we are offering 800 runners the opportunity to run a 10K on our historic airfield site in North West London. 2018 is a big year for the Royal Air Force and for the Museum. We have three new exhibi ons and a beau ful landscaped site, evoking the London Aerodrome from 100 years ago.

You will start under the Sunderland and run through the site and then con nue around the streets of Colindale, before coming back on site to finish on our ‘taxiway’.

At the end of the race you will be awarded with an exclusive Spi ire 10K medal, which will be extra special for 2018 as this year will be the centenary of the Royal Air Force.

T­shirts can be ordered when you purchase your Spi ire 10K entry and will be available for collec on on the day. The deadline to pre­order your t­shirt is Sunday 12th August 2018.

To register for the event visit the Museum’s website www.rafmuseum.org/cosford. Entry to the Spi ire 10K costs £22.50 per person (Armed Forces Personnel and members of UK Athle cs affiliated clubs are eligible for the discounted entry fee of £20.50 per person), and par cipa on in the Spi ire Family Run is £5 per person. All proceeds will go towards the RAF100 Appeal (registered charity number 1167398). For further details about the event can be found online.

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55 GROUPS AND SOCIETIES Markyate Markyate Health Walks Friday Walks leave from the Bap st Garden, Buckwood Road at 10.30am.

Register in advance if you are a new member www.hertsdirect.org/healthwalks.

Sandra Jacob 841693 Will you open your garden?

St John’s Church fundraisers need your garden.

Markyate’ Gorgeous Gardens will be open again this Summer …provided they have enough gardens. The gardens will be open 23rd and 24th June. If you can help, contact robasciano@gmail.com. Gorgeous means interes ng, child friendly and loved but not necessarily weed free!

Allotments and Gardens Ann English 01582 842940 Care Group Help Line – 07972 152279 Care Bus – Sue and Malcolm Davies – 01582 840554 Cricket and Football Club – Carl Smith 07725 556464 Scout Group – 01582 842414 2nd Markyate Brownies – Jane Angel 01582 840994 Local History Society – Richard Pilkinton 01582 841985

Slip End Gardening Club. The Gardening Club is a small friendly Club which was formed in 2009. Five mee ngs a year are held at the Village Hall on Monday evenings at 8pm. Please contact Rosemary Wickens 01582 423622 Pilates ­ Tuesday mornings, Peter Edward Hall 9.30am Wednesday evening, Slip End School 7.30pm. Contact 07811 343566 or email:­ golf58.ag@gmail.com Photography Group meet every 3rd Tuesday at Slip End Social Club New Street 7pm. 01582 452851 Carpet Bowls ­ We meet every Tuesday evening 8pm at Slip End Village Hall. We are currently in the Beds County Carpet Bowls League.

For more informa on contact Mrs Shirley Knapton 01582 412506 West Herts Ramblers www.westhertsramblers.org.uk Dunstable Bogtro ers www.dunstablebogtro ers.co.uk Their programme consists of local day walks, half day walks, midweek meanders, hostelling weekends and Easter, New Year and summer tours, as well as a

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varied social programme.

Email enquiries@dunstablebogtro ers.co.uk or call Eila Goss 07964 291892

Caddington Caddington Art Club at The Collings Wells Hall.

Contact Lorna on 454763 or at lornakalisz@yahoo.co.uk .

Caddington Women’s Ins tute Meet at the Bap st Church Hall, Luton Road, Caddington on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. Sue Mar n 01582 735705 or Linda Edwards 01582 737036 Caddington Blues Morris Contact Bob Fitzsimmons on 01582 419793.

Caddington Care Walking Group Meet once a month at different places within the area for a gentle walk, usually of around three miles.

Phone Pat on 01582 841030 or the Careline on 07548 264672 CaddingtonCare Chat and Coffee Open every Monday from 10 ll 12 at the Heathfield Centre. Open to all ­ please drop in for coffee and cake, and plenty of chat.

CaddingtonCare Men's Group Our men's group is becoming more and more popular. Meet every Thursday from 10 ll 12 at the Heathfield Centre. Everyone is welcome.

CaddingtonCare Seated Exercises Come along to the Heathfield Centre on Tuesdays at 2.15pm or Fridays at 10am. Gentle exercise and good fun!

Caddington Local History Group Meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm at the Heathfield Centre. Contact John on 01582 734881 for further informa on.

Yarnies ­ A social group for anyone who likes to knit, crochet or s tch. Meet at the Balcony Bar, Venue 360, Gypsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3JH. www.venue360.co.uk. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm.

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Whipsnade Parish Council ­ Ken France 872375

Kensworth Village Hall – Lynne Lewis 873981; Neighbourhood Watch – Caroline Streek 872410 Cricket Club – Duncan Wingfield 872743; Parish Council – Pat Mitchell 871178 Community Scheme – 07919 081473; Local History – Julia Holder 873465 Carpet Bowls – Len Errington 872767 Drop In Club ­ everyone welcome, every Thursday at

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56 Kensworth Village Hall at 9am­11am for tea, coee and biscuits (so drinks and crisps for children) Enjoy a chat and games – and get to know the locals.

Flower Group – Contact Shirley Hull (872351) for details.

Village Walks: We meet at the Village Hall at 10am and will return for coee or have it en route. All are welcome.

Studham Friends of Studham Common Formed in 1997 with the aim with caring for the local common, which extends to 30 hectares (74 acres) of grassland, hedgerows, scrub thicket and woodland, for the beneďŹ t of people and wildlife. See website www.foscomm.org Monday evening – Jive; Tuesday morning – Mums & Tots; A ernoon – Scrabble Club, Evening – Salsa.

Wednesday evenings – Bingo.

Thursday morning – U3A Carpet Bowls, Evening – Carpet Bowls Club.

Tues a ernoons – Scrabble Group at 2pm in Studham Village Hall 1st Thursday evening in month – Women’s Ins tute (WI).

Main Hall and a Mee ng room available for hire.

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Contact: Des Salmon, 01582 872082, desstudham@btconnect.com Mums and Tots – Every Tuesday morning at 9.30am in the Village Hall. £2 per parent with two children and each extra child 50p each. Call Heather Wright on 872118 Tennis Club – Open to members and non­members.

Junior and adult tennis coaching take pace very Saturday morning between 9am and 11am. All welcome. Contact Andrew Jones Andrew.jones@expressvending.co.uk 07833 111682 See www.studhamtennisclub.co.uk Football Club – Steve Murray 872361; Village Hall – Bryan Smith 872989 Sports and Social Club – Jenny Rushmer 873388 Neighbourhood Watch – Richard Hodge 01582 873630; Cricket Club – Robert Thorne 873015 Parish Council – Eddie Perry 873909 WI – Chrys Smith 872989 Good Neighbourhood Scheme – 07563 135895 Central Beds Councillors Richard Stay 454697 and Kevin Collins 417933 Police Control Centre 01234 841212 Crime Stoppers 0800 555111

Gaddesden Medical Driving Service – Hilary Willis 01442 842722 Art Club – Viginia Westmaco 01442 842428 To adver se call 01582 965760

SLIP END CARP PET BOWLS We meet every TTu uesday eveniing 8pm at Slip End Village Hall.

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Badminton Club – Anne Gold 01442 843441

Harpenden HADFAS (Harpenden Area Decora ve and Fine Arts Society): monthly lectures on all aspects of the Arts and Culture, visits, study days etc. www.hadfas.org.uk

Redbourn Redbourn Community Library, Lamb Lane.

Open weekday a ernoons (except Thursday) from 2.00pm ­ 6.00pm and Saturday mornings from 9.00am ­ 1.00pm. Books including audio and large print, magazines, daily newspaper, computers, Wi­Fi and local informa on. Children's ac vi es every Friday during term­ me. Pop in and see how much we have to oer and email: redbournlibraryvolunteers@gmail.com for informa on about volunteering with us.

Rhyme Time Redbourn Library, Lamb Lane.

Every Friday term me at 10am for 30 mins for babies and toddlers. Free, though dona ons welcome.

StoryTime­ Every Friday term me at 3.45pm for 30 mins for babies and preschool. Free, though dona ons welcome.

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Breeze network for women only bike riders For more informa on and to register your free place on a Breeze bike ride, visit our facegroups to sign up. www.facebook.com/groups BreezeHarpendenStAlbans/ www.facebook.com/groups /BreezeHemelHempstead/ Run Redbourn They have 7 organised running sessions per week for runners of all standards. Contact Rachel Mackie on runredbourn@gmail.com Redbourn Youth Club ­ at Redbourn Parish Centre, Tuesdays 6 ­ 8 pm, term­ me, for 7 ­ 13s.

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Her ordshire Health Walks The Health Walks team (part of Her ordshire County Council) is looking for volunteer leaders to support these walks. Get in touch by emailing Healthwalks.cms@her ordshire.gov.uk or calling 01992 588433.

Bedfordshire Health Walks Run by Bedfordshire County Council www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkďŹ nder Dunstable Bogtro ers www.dunstablebogtro ers.co.uk

The OLLIE Foundation S ll has spaces for you to run for them! Make your entry count and fundraise for our Main BeneďŹ ng Charity. Email: K.Barron@roundwoodpark.co.uk ASIST Training dates from the OLLIE Founda on If you are 16 or older, you can become ASIST­trained.

ASIST is the world’s leading suicide interven on workshop (2­day) where par cipants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide. ASIST is also a valuable next step for those who have already completed our safeTALK training.

Next ASIST 2018 dates in St Albans (all 08.45 registra on, 09.00 start, 16.00 ďŹ nish): July 7th & 8th (Sat & Sun) November 3rd & 4th (Sat & Sun)

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Mimagazine Services Directory... prices from £39 CHILDCARE/NURSERIES Appletrees Child Care jessica@appletreeschildcare.co.uk 01582 840586 www.appletreeschildcare.co.uk Caddington PreSchool 07719 080377 niki.caddingtonmanager@gmail.com Flamstead PreSchool info@flamsteadpreschool.co.uk 01582 203333 www.flamsteadpreschool.co.uk CHIMNEY SWEEPS Poppins Chimney Sweep 01582 932343 info@poppinschimney.co.uk DESIGN & PUBLISHING Rebecca Shaw 07931 950001 shawrebeccah@gmail.com www.brockleydesigns.com

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Mimagazine Services Directory... prices from £39 GARDENING SERVICES Phil Webster 07762 418904 M.J. Waldron & Sons 01442 248837 www.mjwaldron.co.uk Will Kimberley Garden Services 01442 255784 wkgardenservices@btconnect.com

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