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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.

Dear Readers, I was busily wri ng my Editor’s Welcome when a press release from Mike Penning’s oďŹƒce pinged into my email box. I had to blink hard to believe what I was reading – a General Elec on to be held on 8th June. What a shock.

That makes it two General Elec ons and two Referendums in three years which is so un Bri sh. By the me I write my next column, we will have a new government and possibly a new MP. With the unpredictability of poli cs of late, anything could happen.

Back to everyday ma ers in our locality, we include lots of Easter celebra ons in this issue but the big news was Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh visi ng Whipsnade Zoo to open the new elephant centre.

CONTACTS Editorial and news call: 01582 965760 Adver sing and Advertorials call: 07941 661004 Editor: Sue Mitchell sue@mimagazine.co.uk Sales Manager: Janet Brown janet@mimagazine.co.uk Accounts Clerk: Emma Burrows emma@mimagazine.co.uk Website: www.mimagazine.co.uk

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A er comple ng each issue of MiMagazine, Ads manager Janet Brown and I are taking a day out to visit a place or centre of cultural interest and this me, we went to Bletchley Park which was fascina ng. Read my full report from page 36. I also had a great day out in London with the Dunstable Bogtro ers so turn to page 32 to ďŹ nd out more.

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Contents

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Editor’s Welcome

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News

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Easter celebra ons at Flamstead Pre School

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Mother’s Day and Easter fun at Gaddesden Pre School

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Redbourn Easter Cra Fair and Easter Egg Hunt at the Plume of Feathers

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Easter Family Fun at Stockwood Park

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Caddington’s Fensoms Flip out at the Gym in readiness for their May compe on

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Talking to Sylvia Fountain of Nickey Radio

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WIN TICKETS TO THE JOHNNY CASH ROAD SHOW AT THE GROVE

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Wardown Museum in Luton reopens

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Code Breaking at Bletchley Park

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Animal Physiotherapy from Sam Barre

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WIN A MEAL FOR 2 AT THE BELL IN STUDHAM

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Redbourn Bowls Club

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New Road Vehicle Tax (VED) explained

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Herts County Show Preview

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Spot the Difference

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Thought for Today

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What’s On

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Lesley Horn Wins the Meal for Two at Markyate Spice It was Lesley Horn from Slip End who won the compe on run in the last issue of MiMagazine to win dinner for two at the award winning Markyate Spice. Out of 65 entries, Lesley’s entry was drawn from the bag by owner Gyash Udin who said “We are looking forward to welcoming Lesley and her guest. They can eat and drink whatever they like courtesy of the house.” Lesley said, “The meal was delicious and we will definitely be going back. I can’t normally eat a full Indian meal but last night I did. The staff were very a en ve.”

Historic Victory for Markyate FC

The boys won the Herts Intermediate County Cup for the first me in their history on 9th April, bea ng The Blacksmiths Arms of St Albans, 3­1.

Support the team on May 7th in the North Home Counties Senior League final at the Creasey Park ground, Dunstable.

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REDBOURN YOUTH CLUB AWARDED £500 FROM WEYMAN’S

From le to right: Neil Weyman presents a cheque for £500 for Redbourn Youth Club, Cllr Victoria Mead, Tilley Rasmuffen (Youth Worker), Cllr Pat Schofield (Chairman), Diane Whiskin and Rosemary Ross (Treasurer)

The Youth Club thanks Neil Weyman of Weyman’s of Redbourn for his very generous dona on of £500 from the "Making a Difference Locally" fund which will help towards the cost of trips and equipment.

The Club is for 7­13­year­olds and meets every Tuesday in term me from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Redbourn Parish Centre. The fee is £3 per session with reduc ons for siblings. Members enjoy a variety of ac vi es such as games, music, dance, films and there is a tuck shop for snacks ­ or they can just chill out with friends.

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Caddington Pre­School awarded GOOD from Ofsted Caddington Pre­School were visited by the brothers of Arrow Lodge Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) and presented with an outside kitchen play unit by The Grand Primo, the Honorable Sir Paul Hiorns Roh, the Honorable Sir Roger Vass Roh and the Honorable Sir David Willis Roh. It was built by Roger Vass and his good friend Arthur whilst Joe Graham & Son donated one of their lovely hobs.

The mud kitchen, role play area and garden were finalised just in me for their Ofsted inspec on in mid­March.

“We are pleased to say that our inspec on day went really well and our inspector was impressed with our mud kitchen role play area.

We got a glowing report and were awarded with a GOOD,” said manager Niki.

Cadington Pre­school offers morning sessions for three or four hours (packed lunch required) and all day sessions (9am­3pm).

“We are flexible with our arrangements. Children can be picked up from Caddington Village School Nursery at the end of the nursery session and join us at pre­school for lunch. They can also be picked up at the end of the a ernoon session or dropped off at Caddington Village School Nursery a er lunch.

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Everybody Loves their Neighbours….

The Good Neighbourhood Scheme held its Easter Tea Party in the Slip End Village Hall on Wednesday 12th April from. 2.30pm ­ 4pm Words and photos by Janet Brown The hall was full when I arrived and plenty of free tea/coffee and cakes were on offer, courtesy of dona ons. Whilst enjoying the company there was also entertainment by the Eukuele Orchestra of Dunstable Music Centre.

The residents meet four mes a year, and the monies raised go towards organising days out and events throughout the year. There are over 40 volunteers involved in the scheme and every day someone helps an elderly person do their shopping, pick up a prescrip on or simply just sits with them and enjoys a chat. Simon Pa erson is the Chairman and Carol Beeton is the Treasurer. If you live locally and have any sugges ons or ideas, do let Carol know on 01582 405597 carolynmary@cbeeton.wanadoo.co.uk.

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A stage full of children singing their Easter songs

Easter Show at Flamstead Pre School Words and photos by Sue Mitchell

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lamstead Pre School had a joint celebra on for Easter and Mother’s Day on 28th March at Flamstead Village Hall.

The children sang eight or so Easter songs, plus a round of Happy Birthday to staff member Anna who was delighted by the honour. The hall was packed full with parents, grandparents, family members and friends. Many of the children wore hats and bonnets with Easter designs, adding colour and a feeling of celebra on to the gathering.

The grand finale of Hop Li le Bunnies meant that each child hopped off the stage, one­by­ one into the arms of a staff member.

Manager Sarah McCarthy said, “We taught the young children in one room and the older children in the hall so we were not sure how it would all come together on the day but it went well and they all remembered the words and the movements.”

It was quite a shock for the children when the curtains opened and a hall full of grown­ ups were there looking straight at them but they stepped up to the task performing a super show. A few wanted to be hugged, others needed to be prompted but some lapped up their opportunity to be on stage in front of a large audience. Tea, coffee and cakes followed with special Easter boxes for the children.

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Easter Egg Hunt at the Plume of Feathers The sports room of the Plume in Markyate was transformed by the crea ve work of barmaid Bev and her husband into an Easter Egg hunt adventure playground for the children. Two children went into the haven at a me with a basket each. Their job was to hunt down 10 eggs which were hidden in the carts, houses, duck pond and straw. The prize for comple ng their hunt was a bag of sweets which was gleefully presented to the awai ng parents. The pub was packed with families and around 30 children took a turn at the egg hunt. A disco followed which made for a great day of family entertainment.

Frankie soon hunts down the eggs

The pool room was transformed into a magical centre for Easter Egg hun ng

Redbourn Easter Art and Cra Show If you are interested in art and would like to support a local ar st or buy a pain ng of a local scene, this was the show for you.

There were 85 framed and 53 unframed exhibits of watercolours, acrylic, oil and mixed media on show and for sale.

Please see our Spot the Difference on page 52 which is a beau ful watercolour by local ar st Ernest Leahy which was commissioned by Redbourn in Bloom.

There were also 17 cra s stalls, ideal for gi s or a self­treat. Proceeds from the event go towards a replacement surface for the Bowling Green at Redbourn Leisure Centre and new facili es such as an all­weather football pitch.

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Fun for All at Stockwood Country Fair Easter Sunday and Monday Plenty to see and do for all ages including live music, falconry displays and children’s entertainments.

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finished with that space. Lastly, stay focused – remove any items to be thrown away or donated immediately.”

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Dunstable’s gymnasts preparing for compe on

A Gymnas c Family in Caddington The Fensoms flip out at the gym in readiness for their May compe on

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ead Coach and Mum Marie, along with her daughter Chloe who is the Development Coach and son Nathan who is the Boys' Coach, is preparing for Dunstable Gymnas cs team to compete at the Dunstable Invita onal on the 21st May.

Dunstable Gymnas cs, located at Manshead School Caddington, is a gym club for all.

With a family From Le to right coaches: Lisa, Fran, feel, the Club is Nathan, Marie, Chloe and Viv dedicated to providing fun for all. Even Dad is in on the act and provides support at events.

Chloe says, “The club is like our extended family. Everyone pulls together to volunteer and give our gymnasts an experience to remember. Our coaches aka Aun e Viv, along with Fran, Ka e and Lisa give it a family atmosphere.”

Dunstable will compete at the compe on against five other clubs within the surrounding area, and the team hopes to bring home a number of medals; however, the team believe that taking part is the most important thing.

Marie says, “This is an amazing opportunity for young local talent to display their skills whilst contribu ng to the development of one of our most successful Olympic sports in recent years. At Dunstable Gymnas cs not only do we provide young people with opportuni es in gymnas cs, we also help them to develop their social skills as well as endorsing hard work, team play and good ethics.”

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Talking to Nickey Radio presenter Sylvia Fountain from Markyate Wri en by Sue Mitchell

Having worked in and managed magazine publica ons for 25 years, I have always had a curiosity about being a radio or TV presenter. It is the ‘live’ talking directly to the audience media that makes it glamourous and exci ng.

With the explosion of communica ons and the internet, thousands of radio and TV channels have emerged which are ‘on air’ 24/7. Long gone are the days of my childhood when we only had BBC1, BB2 and ITV on our television sets. The Light Programme for popular music, the Home Service for features, news, discussions, and the Third Programme for classical/serious music on our radio sets.

Then the breakthrough came with Radio Caroline, the pirate radio sta on which broadcast from ships around the Bri sh coastline. It was illegal and corrupted the minds of the young according the powers that be. Un l then, record companies controlled popular music broadcas ng and the BBC had a radio broadcas ng monopoly. Radio Caroline flew in the face of this and was massively appealing to the radical youth of the 1960s and 70s. Broadcas ng was revolu onised, becoming the voice of the people and not just the establishment. Fast forward fi y years and we now have the internet which makes it possible to launch radio sta ons anywhere, any me, enabling locali es, social groups, like­minded people and ac vists to have their own radio pla orm.

When I heard that Markyate resident Sylvia Fountain was a radio presenter for Nickey Radio, I had to meet her and find out more.

Sylvia Fountain started life as a radio presenter working for hospital radio at the Luton and Dunstable. It was purely voluntary and she started there as the fundraiser, raising funds for the sta on’s overheads.

“When I first saw all the studio equipment, I thought I can’t do that, it is far too technical. Anyway, they trained me well and I passed a 40­minute test and was ready to present my own show,” said Sylvia.

At the studio, Sylvia showed me the equipment she used to make her programmes for Nickey Radio.

“You learn how to operate the studio mixing desks. A er some music Sky news is played, I then fade in a jingle, slide in the weather and then present the music again ­ and that’s how you do it. It is so easy when you know how,” she added.

From the L&D, Sylvia moved to Radio Verulam , the West Herts Community Radio sta on and then she was offered a presenter’s role at Nickey Radio over a year ago.

“My passion is rock music,” said Sylvia, “and my show is the Classic Rock Show which goes out three mes a week (repeated). I have interviewed over 100 musicians since I

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started including big names such as Tony McPhee, Steve Hacke of Genesis, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, Jon Anderson of YES, Adam Wakeman, son of Rick, Mar n Turner of Wishbone Ash, Mar n Barre, Ric sanders of Fairport Conven on, Geoff Downes of YES, Fish, and Bernie Shaw of Uriah Heep. It's always a pleasure to be able to talk to so many rock legends.”

Sylvia has also made a CD for charity and is in the process of making a second by compiling songs contributed by many members of the Rock Elite.

“They are always willing to donate a song when they know it will help raise money for charity. When musicians know you are doing it for a good cause, they let you use some of their songs for no fees or royal es. I have made a CD to raise money for the Children’s Air Ambulance which was released by Cherry Red Records and I am in the process of making a CD for Sense, the charity for deaf and blind children,” said Sylvia.

All Sylvia’s me is voluntary and she o en works between 40 and 50 hours a week for her Nickey Radio shows, her CDs and other voluntary work.

Sylvia also presents a community show on Nickey radio, 'About Harpenden' and the surrounding areas which goes out on air six mes a week (repeated). She has interviewed Markyate's Fire Sta on Commander, Steve Rackle as well as other people from the community including Nicola Linacre, the Mayor of Harpenden and Glenn Povey, the General Manager at Harpenden Halls … and now she has just interviewed me, Sue, Editor of MiMagazine!

“It is surprising how much me is takes to make a one­ hour show and I get between 60­80 emails a day which need responding to,” she added.

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Wri en a novel, memoir, or family history?

Let Rebecca create an e­book for you or get it into print About Rebecca Shaw US born Rebecca Shaw moved to the UK in 1984 with her husband Brock and their three children. Rebecca did an Art History course but when desk­top publishing and graphic design so ware became available, she found her niche. She offered to do the layout for our village magazine and from there branched out into graphic design. She decided to specialize in books about 10 years ago, but s ll do some ‘pure’ graphic design for interes ng projects or covers for books.

She can edit the text and design the look and layout...

I love to read, both printed books and on an e­reader, but found it very distrac ng and irrita ng to see glaring errors in layout – a dangling word at the top of the page, a comma where there should be a full stop or ‘there’ when it should be ‘they’re’. So, I offered to design a memoir for a friend and it grew from there. No book will ever be completely error free, but I try very hard to make the book easy to read and pleasant to look at.

Can you help people write their family’s history?

Most definitely. How many mes have we heard stories from our parents or grandparents and only when it is too late wish we had paid more a en on. Maybe you have a famous (or infamous!) ancestor, family photos, scanned copies of old documents… the story of your family’s life can become a real legacy – a family treasure. With the popularity of genealogy today a memoir can be a great way to pass on more than just a basic family tree.

How long do they take to produce a book or e­book?

I recently completed a 150­page book with no images in about 10 hours – it goes along very quickly once the book size, font and typeface size and spacing have been decided. Adding images takes a bit longer, but they can greatly enhance the story.

Do they vary in sizes/pages?

Yes, there are several standard book sizes now days. It used to be that all paperback books were 5x8 inches, but over the years that has been replaced by a slightly larger format. It will also depend on the type of book and how long it is. A novel for instance, would need a different presenta on than a children’s book or one intended as a gi – it will be determined by the audience.

Any amusing moments?

I had to get really firm with one of my authors – he has done two books with me – he just can’t stop wri ng. His revisions are not errors, they are him re­wri ng a few sentences many, many mes! So, I took the risk and told him off like a naughty child. Thankfully, he took it gracefully and in the spirit it was intended.

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ANDY HAMILTON JOINS THE FLAMSTEAD BOOK FESTIVAL

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ooks in the Belfry is back for a special evening event featuring comedian and screenwriter Andy Hamilton on Thursday 1st June.

Hamilton is best known for co­wri ng the hit BBC TV series "Outnumbered" as well as "Drop the Dead Donkey" and being a regular panellist on "Have I Got News for You" and radio programmes shows such as "The News Quiz" and "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue." He also co­wrote the 2014 movie "What We Did on Our Holiday" starring David Tennant, Billy Connolly and Rosamund Pike. His debut novel "The Star Witness" has just been published in me for Flamstead Book Fes val and he will be talking to journalist Ian Ridley about the latest chapter of a career spent making people laugh.

Hamilton follows in the footsteps of a long list of top names who have appeared since the Fes val made its debut in 2014 including Jane Hawking, Tony Parsons, Barry Norman, Great Bri sh Bake Off winner Edd Kimber, Dermot Turing, Sophie Hannah, Renee Knight and Steve Claridge.

Fes val spokesman and Flamstead resident Vikki Orvice said; "We are excited about Andy's appearance and hope as many people in the area will once again support Books in the Belfry. We think a rac ng him is another coup for the Fes val and the local villages, so come along, give him a big welcome and hear his story."

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meet him a er his talk and get books signed.

Perfect for holiday reading this summer or presents.

Andy is waiving his usual appearance fee as proceeds support the Friends of St Leonard's (FOSL) to raise funds for repair and restora on work to safeguard the village church Photo credit Steve Ulla and its thorne unique medieval wall­pain ngs for future genera ons.

Tickets at £12 each, which includes a free glass of wine or so drink, are available online on the Fes val website at www.flamsteadbookfes val.com where you can also find details of where to buy them in person. Or follow the Fes val on twi er @FlamsteadBkFest or on the Facebook page.

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Legal Ma ers Made Simple Inheritance Tax and the Residence nil­rate band (RNRB)

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n this issue, we begin a series of ar cles on legal ma ers made simple wri en by a group of specialist lawyers from Sherrards Solicitors LLP. A leading law firm based in St Albans and London, Sherrards 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.

To begin our series, Raveet Phull a specialist solicitor in tax wills and probate talks about Inheritance Tax and the Residence nil­rate band (RNRB)

The nil­rate band (the amount of your estate which is not subject to Inheritance Tax upon death) is due to remain as it is, at £325,000, for the next six years. However, the Government recently introduced the RNRB which is due to come in to force on 6th April 2017. But what does this mean and who will it benefit?

The RNRB will start off as an extra £100,000 which will be available when a residence is passed on death to direct descendants. For example, where a father passes a property to his son in his Will and dies on or a er 6th April 2017, his Estate will be able to benefit from a £425,000 nil­rate band.

Similarly, take a common situa on where a couple make Wills passing their Estate to each other on the first death and then to their children on the second death: Upon the second death the Estate will have two nil­rate bands available (2 x £325,000 = £650,000) and, provided there is a property in the Estate, two RNRBs available (2 x £100,000).

Therefore the total tax free amount of the second Estate will be £850,000.

The RNRB is due to increase year­on­year and this will have the following effect on a couple’s Estate: Tax Year

2017 to 2018 2018 to 2019 2019 to 2020 2020 to 2021

Addi onal nil­rate band Total nil­rate band for available* £100,000 £850,000 £125,000 £900,000 £150,000 £950,000 £175,000 £1,000,000

*for a deceased’s Estate provided, upon the first death, everything went to the surviving spouse and upon the second death the Estate (which must include a residence) goes to direct descendants (children, step­children, adopted children and their linear descendants).

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The poten al saving for a couple with a £1m estate, including a property, is £140,000 a er 2020 – a sizable sum and a welcome development especially for families who are asset rich but do not necessarily have the liquidity in place to pay Inheritance Tax. The “residence” The property doesn’t actually have to be the deceased’s main residence or owned for a minimum period. It can be any property that the deceased lived in at any me during their life me, as long as that property is part of their estate.

Buy­to­let proper es will not qualify.

If the value of the home being le to direct descendants is less than the RNRB then the RBRB is limited to the value of the property.

Downsizing and disposing The legisla on now allows for a downsizing provision where a main residence is sold. The requirement is that the property would have been included in the deceased’s estate prior to downsizing or disposal (which has to have happened on or a er 8th July 2015) and would have qualified for RNRB if the deceased had kept it.

Trusts There is a poten al problem with the RNRB and Will trusts.

If a property is placed into trust upon a person’s death, the RNRB will only be available if: 1. the person who benefits from the trust is a direct descendant and 2. the home is in the beneficiary’s estate for tax purpose Because discre onary will trusts are not normally part of a beneficiary’s estate, they will not be eligible for the RNRB. Disabled beneficiary trusts, bereaved minor trusts and 18­25 trusts should all s ll be eligible. Anyone with a discre onary will trust should be able to appoint the trust fund out within two years of death and benefit from the RNRB, but advice should be sought.

Tapering The RNRB will be gradually withdrawn on estates greater than £2m. The RNRB will reduce by £1 for every £2 that the value of the estate is over £2m. Careful planning is needed (especially between spouses) to ensure that the relief isn’t lost because one spouse has more assets than the other.

We recommend that all Wills, especially those containing nil­rate band trusts, are reviewed in light of the new legisla on.

If you would like any further informa on about the RNRB, wills or estate planning in general please contact Raveet Phull at Raveet.Phull@sherrards.com.

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About Raveet Based in our St Albans Office, Raveet is an experienced Private Client Solicitor who deals with all ma ers related to Estate Administra on, Trusts, Tax planning, Will dra ing, Las ng Powers of A orney and Court of Protec on applica ons. He has a special interest in Trust crea on and administra on and enjoys dealing with complicated interna onal Estates. Raveet is a full member of the of The Private Client Sec on of the Law Society and the Society of Trust and Estate Prac oners (STEP) – a mark of quality in the field of Private Client law.

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From the 1950s through to 2002, with all the stops in between; The Johnny Cash Roadshow will leave you with the essence of being at a real Cash show. This is gold standard, fire­cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace, including Walk the Line, The Ring of Fire and A Thing Called Love, accompanied by video projec on which brings evoca ve images to each song.

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Wardown Museum reopens The museum and gallery at Wardown House, was officially reopened by Luton’s Mayor, Cllr Tahir Khan, on Saturday 8th April at 12pm The museum closed in March 2016 and has undergone a magnificent transforma on.

Gone are the tradi onal exhibi on spaces and museum displays; you can now get hands­on and up close with Luton’s history.

It’s well worth a visit to this cultural heritage museum.

Open 14th February to 31 October: daily from 10am­5pm Open 1 November to 13 February: daily 10am­4pm Entry: free Parking: free and nearby www.lutonculture.com

Bollywood comes to Markyate The Pavillion Indian restaurant held a Hollywood evening on 30th March. An excellent set meal, dancers and dancing for all followed. Many guests dressed for the occasion and this is what some of them had to say: Kerry Lowe My friends and I really enjoyed the evening; the food, entertainment and service were excellent! All the staff are really friendly and took their me to check all was OK and have a chat; unusual in a busy restaurant.

Sara Linton Fantas c, well organised evening. Delicious food as always. Loved the Bollywood dancers too; well done to everyone involved.

Elspeth Russell Bollywood came to Markyate and it was an evening of great food, Indian dancing, frolics and fun.

Everyone had a fabulous evening and thank you to all the staff for all their hard work.

Lianne Rispoli Great fun and I loved ge ng all dressed up in an Indian ou it!

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A walk with a difference … London’s Regent’s Park, Canal and Camden Lock Sue Mitchell joined the Dunstable Bogtro ers for a hike in the Capital Call it walking, trekking, backpacking, hiking or rambling this is what the Bogtro ers do.

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lake, the Open Air Theatre, the huge copper dome of the Islamic Cultural Centre, London Zoo and then we walked along Regent’s Canal before crossing the A5205 to follow the tow path towards Camden Lock. We had just over an hour for lunch, so I took the chance to look around the bohemian shops which are the famous trade mark of Camden Lock. I was kindly invited to join Chris and his wife Jan, but I decided to take the me to explore this famous London landmark for the first me. Climbing the stairs to the first level of market stalls, the atmosphere was

Lunch stop at Camden Lock

intoxica ng not least of all because the soulful voice of Marvin Gaye filled the air. The songs were from his 1971 masterpiece album 'What's Going On' and, as I discovered, were emana ng from a record stall selling original vinyls.

It took me back to my school days and the magic of Motown which was domina ng the music industry at the me. I resisted the tempta on to buy much as carrying a

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rucksack of memorabilia all a ernoon was not a good idea so I se led for an amusing birthday card for a good friend.

The bogtro ers had dispersed at Camden Lock, going their separate ways and enjoying our 1 hour 10­minute break to make the most of this iconic res ng place. You could buy take­away food of every type and sit outside on round benches whilst enjoying the magic of Camden. If you wanted to be inside, there were a choice of restaurants including the trusted Wetherspoons which is where we gathered once more for the next leg of our journey.

Spo ng the landmark buildings from the top of Primrose Hill

A nice downhill stroll followed, and then back over Regent’s Canal and into the park, this me passing The Hub café which has 360­degree panoramic views of the park and the sports fields, where a variety of sports are played on the grass, including rugby, football, so ball, cricket and lacrosse.

Sherlock Holmes Museum

We then headed back along the canal tow path, passing by the colourful long­boats to the A520 before crossing over the road to the foot of Primrose Hill which is on the north side of Regent’s Park. The top of Primrose Hill is 213 feet from the bo om and so the group now had an uphill walk to the summit. It was well worth the effort as it provided a panoramic view of the London skyline from the top. We sat on the benches admiring the view and tried to iden fy the famous London buildings.

We le the park and headed up Baker Street passing the Sherlock Holmes’ Museum where I took a photo of the statue of the great detec ve. My last shot of the day was of Dorset House, an impressive 1930s Art Deco grade ll listed building which is situated in Gloucester Place. This is where we picked up the 757 for our homeward bound journey to Luton, stopping just twice (at Bricket Wood and Luton Airport) arriving at the Luton Interchange just 1 hour and 20 minutes later.

One walker, a lady called Sue was missing from the headcount before we boarded the bus so Chris and a few others decided to wait and find her. Apparently she had dropped her phone and had retraced her steps to find it.

The good news is she was reunited with the group and they caught the next bus 20 minutes later.

All in all it was a very interes ng day trip to London, with good company; and for those with bus passes, other than buying lunch (which was op onal) it cost nothing!

The Bogtro er from South London Ant Stephenson said, “Although I no longer live in Studham, they are a very friendly bunch so I also enjoy walking with them.”

Alan S mpson checks the map of Regent's Park

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The walk up Primrose Hill

About The Dunstable Bogtro ers Chairman, Eila Goss says: “The Dunstable and District Walking and Hostelling Group, known as the Bogtro ers, are a Dunstable based club, but take members from anywhere. The Group have walks at least three mes a week, mainly at weekends. They range from short and easy, which are between six and eight miles and cater for those people star ng out, to longer (usually faster) walks which start from about nine miles. We try to have a short and a long walk every weekend, and a long fairly fast walk every Thursday. The short and easy walks which may well suit those who started as Health Walkers are regularly interspersed throughout the programme. The Group also does regular away trips both in the UK and other countries, as well as offering various social ac vi es throughout the year.

How to get in touch There is always a contact number with each walk and anyone interested, or with ques ons about an ac vity, is welcome to call. People can just come along and do a few walks to see how they get on before joining the group at a fee of just £10 per year.

To find out more visit our website which has details of the group, our programme and literally thousands of photographs in its gallery.

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Some of the wildlife

D id you know?

• Regent's Park has at least 200 species of birds and an annual list of around 114 species.

• The largest collec on of roses in London is in Queen Mary's Garden with approximately 12,000 roses.

• Regent's Park is one of the few sites in central London where the Hedgehog can s ll be found.

• London Zoo, which opened on 27th April 1828, is the world's oldest scien fic zoo. Managed by the Zoological Society of London, the zoo was originally intended for scien fic study, but opened to the public in 1847. Today it has 755 species of animals.

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Narrow boats on the canal

Beau ful birds and owers

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Codebreakers at Bletchley Park shortened WWII by 2 years A trip well worth pu ng on your Bucket List Report and photos by Sue Mitchell

The mansion at Bletchley Park chosen because it was away from the bombings in London but close enough for 3000 despatch riders to be able to take messages to London each day

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iving where we do, we are fortunate to be conveniently located for many places of historical interest. Bletchley Park, our Codebreaking centre in World War II, is only 18 miles from my home in Markyate. It is open to the public and so a er delivering the last issue of MiMagazine, Janet Brown and I rewarded ourselves with a day out to BP. There is much to see and take in as you tour the mansion and the series of wooden huts and blocks built to house over 9,000 staff who worked relessly to decipher the military messages sent by our enemies (AXIS powers) in the war. The staff were an eclec c mix of academics, mathema cians, historians, linguists, injured soldiers, WRNS and a vast army of analysts who were mostly women. They did eight hour shi s and lived around

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the area in billeted accommoda on, travelling to BP each day. They worked in this rarefied atmosphere and the great sense of their work’s importance made for a unique experience. Many romances blossomed and numerous couples went on to marry but they were all bound by the Official Secrets Act and did not speak to anyone about their work. A friend Jane Smyth from Cli on in Bedfordshire said, “My mum worked there but un l the day she died, she never told us what she did.”

Sir Winston Churchill applauded their silence by describing the personnel as “The geese that laid golden eggs but never cackled.”

Bletchley Park was chosen as the site for the (GC & CS) Government Code and Cypher School in 1939 because it was conveniently situated between London, Oxford and Cambridge; far enough away from the likely bombardment of London but close enough for messages to be taken to Whitehall and The War Office.

The most well­known and widely used German

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Alan Turing's office

Have a go at understanding morse code

communica ons machine was The Enigma which was used by the German Army and the Lu waffe. The Germans thought it was uncrackable but the brilliant minds of Alan Turing and Gordon Welchman proved them wrong. They developed the Bombe machine which speeded up the deciphering process from five days to around six and a half hours. The Enigma se ngs were changed daily so the Bombe machines enabled the codebreakers at BP to read them every me they changed.

The German High Command including Hitler himself, used a different machine, the Lorenz which was virtually impossible to break by hand or brain un l Tommy Flowers, a brilliant Post Office electronics engineer, developed the Colossus in 1944 which could break the Lorenz in hours. It was the first electronic digital machine and was the forerunner of the modern computer.

I will now revere pigeons, a er learning from my visit, how thousands of them were used for Top Secret military opera ons, such as opera on Overlord (D­Day Landings). Radio silence meant that pigeons were the only means of communica on between divisions of the military. They were given noble names such as The Duke of Normandy and William of Orange and they flew bravely through bombardments to deliver their messages and then flew home again; when there was a strategic radio silence or the technology failed, the humble pigeon saved the day!

Bombe machines cracked the Enigma codes within six and a half hours

The Dickin Medal was awarded to brave pigeons who delivered top secret informa on…

Colossus

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About BP It costs £17.50 for an adult cket, £10.25 for a child, £15.25 for a concession and £45 for a family cket. It is a ‘Must See’ heritage site to visit for all members of the family. www.bletchleypark.org.uk Did you know?

• Over 9,000 people worked at Bletchley Park during the war.

• It is es mated that the vital code breaking work undertaken at BP shortened WWII by up to two years.

• There were 60 plus German networks and the se ngs changed every day at midnight. That explains why there was so much de­ coding work to be done, all day and every day during the war.

• The introduc on of a fourth rota locked the codebreakers out of the German Naval Enigma for ten months during 1942.

• The Lorenz machine, used by German High Command for messaging was cracked by the development of Colossus, the first electronic computer.

• The Dickin medal was awarded to brave pigeons who carried vital messages during radio silences. They helped save thousands of lives.

• 3000 despatch riders on motorcycles delivered messages daily to London.

The huts and blocks were used by over 9,000 staff

Key contribu ons of the Codebreakers: • Loca on of the German U­boat submarines in the Ba le of the Atlan c • Providing early warning of German air a acks on Bri sh ci es • Produc on of intelligence to support the Mediterranean and North Africa campaigns • Contribu ng to the success of Opera on Overlord • Iden fying new weapons including German V weapons, jet aircra , atomic research and new U­boats • Analysis of the effect of the war on the German economy • Breaking Japanese code and helping secure a successful outcome in the war in the Pacific

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The 9,000 staff needed recrea onal ac vites a er their long shi s such as tennis, rounders, dancing, theatre and the library

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Pet and Equine Therapy from a Flamstead based Specialist McTimoney Chiroprac c Techniques My ini al qualifica on is a Post Graduate Diploma in Animal Manipula on from McTimoney Chiroprac c College and the University of Wales. This in­depth course trained me in the Chiroprac c techniques developed by John McTimoney. McTimoney Chiroprac c involves ini al palpa on of the skeletal frame and musculature, assessing for asymmetry.

Precise, high velocity adjustments, applied to a bony landmark cause ght muscles to release and the joint to move more freely, realigning the whole of the spine, and rebalancing the hips and shoulders. Despite being a form of manual manipula on, this treatment is one of the more relaxing and gentle forms of manual therapy.

However, it is not appropriate for all animals and other gentler treatments are available.

Acupoint Therapy Acupressure is an ancient art of healing where gentle finger pressure is applied to specific healing points to release muscle tension, increase circula on and promote health. I find acupressure par cularly useful to relax a tense horse or dog, and for those where pain and bruising make the direct pressure of massage or manipula on on a specific area inappropriate.

Myofascial Release

Mobilisa on of front leg

Are you a pet owner? Do you some mes think that your dog is a li le s ff or your horse uncharacteris cally puts his ears back when saddled or ridden? It may be because they are in pain or experiencing some discomfort with their bodies. Flamstead based therapist Sam Barre , founder of Back In Line Animal Therapy and Rehabilita on, con nues her series of ar cles…

In the previous issue, we looked at how you, as pet and horse owners, can recognise pain and poten al issues with the musculoskeletal structure of your animals. In this issue, I am going to introduce you to the assessment and treatments available here at Back In Line™ and explain how they can help your animals stay fit for life.

As with all animal therapists, veterinary consent must be gained before consulta on. This doesn’t necessarily mean a consulta on with your vet, but your vet will need to give permission to treat your animal. Several different treatments are available, but to enable the most suitable methods to be employed, I will take a detailed clinical history of your animal, and carry out mo on and sta onary assessments.

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The fascia is a thin but very tough and flexible elas c connec ve ssue which, through recent scien fic research, we now know runs in a con nuous sheet throughout the body enveloping each muscle, tendon, ligament, bone, joint and organ. The techniques of myofascial release help to keep the fascia as mobile and flexible as possible, which helps with so ssue restric ons and rehabilita on a er injury. Like acupressure, animals find the myofascial release techniques I use to be relaxing. O en they will lick, chew and yawn, drop their heads, relax their eyes and dogs o en lie down and have a snooze during a session.

Myofascial release

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The therapies already men oned are done by hand, but there are occasions where tools may be used to further facilitate healing.

FascialEdge Tool As the name suggests, this handy li le tool helps with myofascial release when I need to work deeper into the fascia and muscles to release fibrosis and fascial adhesions.

Treatment Sessions All the above treatments can be used as ‘standalone’ therapies, even the fascial edged tool, but most of my treatment sessions involve a combina on of the most appropriate therapies to deal with the issues I’m presented with on the day.

Post treatment and a ercare The treatment your horse or dog receives is only part of the jigsaw puzzle of helping your animal live a happy, healthy and longer life. A er a treatment session, we will look at ways we can reduce the likelihood of injury, and at simple rehabilita on exercises so that owners can help their animals stay Back In Line. I will be looking at some of these exercises in the following issues.

FascialEdge tool in ac on

Pho zo Light Therapy The Pho zo Vetcare unit is an LED device that emits red and infrared light which penetrates the skin to increase blood flow, s mulate energy produc on and the metabolic processes involved in healing at a cellular level. This I find par cularly useful for relieving pain, reducing swelling and inflamma on, reducing muscle spasm and for promo ng healing a er a trauma or opera on.

If you feel your horse may have a problem, or you would like any further informa on on the services I offer, please look at my website www.back­in­line.com or contact me on 07974 826936.

Pho zo LED here working on acupressure points along the back

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The Bell in Studham has teamed up with MiMagazine to run a compe on for readers to win a meal for 2 at this award winning public house.

Phil & Nikki welcome you to The Award Winning Bell in Studham, a grade II listed building that is over 500 years old and is situated in idyllic countryside in Bedfordshire. We arrived in 2004 and acquired the freehold in 2009. We offer freshly prepared dishes, and a selec on of beverages, wines and 'cask to glass' Ales from local breweries down the road. We take pride in hearty homemade dishes making English classics like 'fish & triple cooked chips' with lashings of vinegar and tradi onal Sunday roasts with crispy roast potatoes & all the trimmings. Then there are Phil's hugely popular 'home­made pies'...made with love and 'the marinated rack of ribs!...not to men on Chef, Phil's 'specials'. And when there's room for more, enjoy a wonderfully simple 99 so ice cream with a flake of course!...or be tempted by our home­made cheesecake ­ pure indulgence.

To be in with a chance of being a lucky winner, all you have to do is name which is Phil’s hugely popular dish. Email your answer to sue@mimagazine.co.uk by 31st May 2017.

The winner will be drawn and the prize must be redeemed by 31st July 2017 and they must live in the circula on area of MiMagazine. Good luck.

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Eco­Friendly or Dirty Diesel – What’s behind the new Vehicle Tax?

By Melanie Wooding Jones, Redbourn Auto Solu ons – Caring for you and your car We are encouraged to think of our impact on the environment, and our purchase of cars has been no different. We have seen a rise in the popularity of low emission vehicles a rac ng lower Road Fund Licence and grants to support their purchase. So, presumably the new Vehicle Excise Duty encourages us in the same way? We take a look at the new regula ons and how they affect you.

Why change?

All cars registered from 1st April 2017 will be liable to a different tax burden – The Vehicle Excise Duty. Up un l now the system has been based on how low your CO2 emissions are i.e., the lower the emissions, the cheaper your Road Fund Licence would be. This meant that drivers with less than 100g/kg CO2 emissions, or an electric car, didn’t pay at all.

The good news is that this drive to encourage us to run low emission cars has worked. Their popularity has increased and indeed, it has encouraged manufacturers to build cleaner cars. In 2016, a quarter of new car registra ons didn’t pay any road tax. Great news for the consumer, but disastrous news for the Government, who in such a challenging economic climate, can ill afford to lose any income.

What’s new?

The new system comprises a heavily revised version of the current CO2 based tax band system and only applies to those cars registered a er 1st April 2017.

The first year will a ract a one­off charge, with rates decided by CO2 emissions. The charge will be between £0 for zero rated cars only (such as VW Up, Smart for Two, Renault Zoe) to £2,000 for 256+ (including Mercedes Benz C Class, Vauxhall Insignia, Infinity Q60, Jaguar F­Type). The

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most interes ng categories are those with over 191 CO2, who will be paying over £1,000. These cars include the BMW 4 and 5 Series, Ford S­Max, Volvo V40 and the Honda Accord. All very popular cars.

From year two onwards, vehicles will be charged a standard rate. All petrol and diesel cars will be charged £140 and alterna ve fuel (eg, Hybrid), £130. Only zero emission vehicles will be exempt.

Addi onal Charge In addi on to the above charges, if you purchase a car for £40,000+, you’ll be subjected to an addi onal charge between years two­six, paying an extra £310 a year.

The purchase price doesn’t just include the list price, but also VAT, delivery charge, pre­delivery inspec on plus any op ons fi ed by the manufacturer. You’re some mes be er op ng for the dealer fit op ons, which won’t be included!

Understanding the emissions can be a minefield when comparing across brands and their varia ons. Many of us shop for our needs i.e., a small car for trips to the sta on, or a 7 seater for a larger family; so we shop across brands to find the right car for our specific requirements. If you are concerned about your op ons and poten al costs, this website is incredibly useful at helping you compare brands and their variants: www.carpages.co.uk/co2

Plug­In Grant Don’t forget if you are purchasing a new electric (plug in) car, van or motorbike, you may be eligible for the ‘Plug In’ Grant from the Government (www.gov.uk/plug­in­car­van­ grants). Providing you meet the criteria, you could claim back up to £4,500 for a car, £8,000 for a van, or £1,800 for a motorcycle.

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A3, BMW 3­series, Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra, Nissan Qashqai, Mercedes C­Class will a ract a higher tax bill of between £400­£1,000 over 3 years.

So, we think it is clear that the majority of us will pay more for our VED than we would have done for cars registered prior to 1st April and the government will con nue to encourage us to buy clean cars.

What about other emissions?

The current system is based on Carbon Dioxide (CO2) which is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and affects health.

The recent focus on diesel engines is based on Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) ­ one of the NOx gasses thought to inflame airways, and Par cular Ma er (PM) – airborne solid and liquid par cles which can se le in your airways and lungs.

Both have been linked to hospital admissions and premature death. So, you can understand why they have become a focus.

But, all cars are different and manufactured in different ways. So, is it right to vilify diesel engines and all manufacturers? Consumer organisa on ‘Which?’ are commi ed to tes ng cars fairly, based on how they actually affect you the consumer rather than based on manufacturer’s recommenda ons, which, as we have seen, can be somewhat economical with the truth.

They have tested a small propor on of cars so far, but early indica ons are that petrol cars emit higher PM, with some of the smallest cars, which we assume to be ‘clean’, being described as being ‘horribly dirty’.

Currently, major ci es around the world are commi ng to banning diesel cars by 2025. Perhaps with fairer tes ng, this may change… indeed, with advances in technology the landscape could be completely different in 8 years!

Impact Both ‘What Car?’ And ‘Which?’ concur that conven onal low­emission cars will be the worst affected. Steve Hun ngford, Editor of What Car? said, “The new tax laws are designed to increase the advantage of running a zero emissions car, but they make things much more complicated and push up the price of many ‘bread and bu er’ models.”

What Car? Outlined six of 2017’s top 10 sellers being among the highest risers. Certain deriva ves of the Audi

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In the mean me, we have to look hard into what our cars cost us in terms of ini al purchase, VED, insurance, MOT and the cost of running (including regular servicing and cost of fuel). It is possibly this that has made car leasing such a compelling alterna ve.

Unsurprisingly, the car market saw a surge in new car registra ons in March, with many drivers taking advantage of the lower VED and commercial buyers in par cular ge ng their final orders in before re­evalua ng their fleet.

Pre­registra ons were carefully selected, so these will be an appealing alterna ve to new cars registered in April.

What next?

Gone are the days where we just paid one fixed fee for having a vehicle on the road and your car was a status symbol of how well you were doing. We hear less about the Rainbow Warrior and chaining yourself to gates to raise awareness of the effects of global warming, ozone layers and preserving rainforests and endangered animals. It has become a way of life and widely accepted that we should be preserving what we have.

With technology advancing rapidly, we will have more choice of cleaner motoring and this can only be good for the environment. In the mean me, we are forced to pay more while tests con nue to determine which varia ons are harmful.

Given the right informa on, rather than poli cally mo vated ones, or imbalanced tests by manufacturers wan ng to project the right image, wouldn’t we all choose wisely?

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Update on the GP’s surgery in Markyate What about the current premises for Markyate Surgery?

Rothschild House is aware of the history and current situa on with regard to the Markyate Surgery premises and the need to improve these in the future. There are on­going nego a ons with NHS England, Herts Valleys CCG and Dacorum Borough Council to develop new premises and Rothschild House Surgery is commi ed and determined to see this development happen for the benefit of pa ents.

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ast month Markyate Surgery announced its inten on to merge with Rothschild House Surgery of Tring on 31st May 2017 but don’t worry, pa ents will not have to go to Tring to see a doctor.

The current GP Dr Sepai, who has run the prac ce for 21 years, has decided to re re to pursue new ventures. Both Markyate and Rothschild surgeries believe that this merger offers important pa ent benefits, combining the strengths of these two prac ces, enhancing the team and services on offer at Markyate and enabling an improved pa ent experience.

There are no current plans to change the catchment area for Markyate Surgery and both surgeries are commi ed to making the process of integra ng the two prac ces seamless for exis ng pa ents.

Who are Rothschild House Surgery?

Rothschild House Surgery is a large prac ce based in Tring and already operates a branch surgery in Pitstone, Leighton Buzzard. The prac ce currently offers a number of services, such as minor surgery and an coagula on clinics, to pa ents at its Tring branch. The GPs from this prac ce will now offer surgeries at Markyate to cover the departure of Dr. Sepai and it is hoped that services similar to those already on offer at its Tring based prac ce will also be available in Markyate, where current staff will remain in place and the surgery will con nue to run as it has in the past.

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Visit both of the surgeries’ websites to find out more about what is going on. www.markyatesurgery99.co.uk and www.rothschildhousesurgery.co.uk Both prac ces and their Pa ent Par cipa on Groups (PPG) are working together to make this transi on as seamless as possible for exis ng pa ents.

If any pa ents wish to ask ques ons they are welcome to contact Rothschild House Surgery directly at pa entservices.rhs@nhs.net where regular updates will be published in response to pa ents' ques ons.

Rothchild House Surgery would like to reassure pa ents that there are no plans to change anything about the way in which Markyate is currently run and any plans to offer services or enhance pa ent experiences will be done with the full considera on of its exis ng pa ents and support of the prac ces PPG.

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Shire Horse Display The Shire Horse is a na ve of England, origina ng from the Midland coun es of Lincoln, Derby, Cambridge, Norfolk, No ngham, Leicester and Hun ngton, collec vely known as “The Shires”.

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Spot the difference Spot 10 differences between the top and bo om photos.

Answers up­side down at the bo om of this page This photo is of a water colour pain ng of the River Red in Redbourn by Ernest Leahy.

Gree ng cards of this wonderful pain ng were on sale at the Redbourn Cra Fair at Easter.

Answers: 1) Bird tail is now black not red 2) Ripples in the stream missing 3) No brown bush le hand side 4) Part of fence is missing 5) Tree branch missing right hand side

6) Top le tree leaves/branches missing 7) Leaves in the stream right hand side 8) Detail on the tree le hand side missing 9) Tree trunk missing on third tree, right hand side 10) Extra bird

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Puzzle Page Answers on page 61 Crossword

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Thought for Today

By Phancurio, resident of Markyate

They want change...

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here is discontent in the West. Whether it is the US, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Greece or others, whole sec ons of the popula on feel that they are excluded from accessing the good life.

They say something is wrong, not just with the poli cal establishment, but with the general direc on. There is a percep on that their posi on among the na ons has been declining and that strong new ideas (and strong leaders) are required to put things back to normal. It is quite true that the world has undergone massive changes since the end of World War II. There are at least three major and profound changes: 1. Globaliza on, which in tandem with computeriza on, in the West has led to the decline in the living standard of the average family. If you are old enough you will remember that in the 50s and 60s a family of four could be sustained by one person in work and that owning a house was a real possibility. Today, that family is more likely to have both Mum and Dad working but with less prospect of home ownership. Life has become harder for about one half of the people living in the West.

2. Decoloniza on really means the end of Western control. Na ons and empires (some with a long and proud history such as China, India, post­ communist Russia, the O oman Empire [Turkey] and many others) are forcefully re­affirming their place in the sun. This has blown away the poli cal post­war order which was based on Western privileges.

3. The resurgence of tradi ons that have resisted the ideals of the Enlightenment, both cultural and religious, have led to the re­balancing of the world order. Islam is a case in point. This religion, amongst many others, has found a place inside the West and is here to stay. However, Chris anity is

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no longer ‘what it used to be’ because it has gone South to Asia, Africa and La n America (where the centre of Chris an gravity now is) and ‘southern’ Chris ans now have a major share in Chris an life, not only in their own countries but also in the UK and other Western countries. The colonial ‘soap bubble’ of making others into li le (less privileged) Westerners has been pricked.

All these profound processes are cataclysmic and have changed the poli cal, social and cultural goal posts. The truth is that there is no conceivable way­ that is peaceful ­ of reversing them again. And this leads to my final point that is expressed in the image of the lead pipes: it is not good enough in this situa on to sit and wait for some strongman to return the world to the imagined glory of the past.

We must recognise and acknowledge the transforma ons that cannot be reversed and instead, change our understanding and strategy.

Part of this, in a context of low wages around the globe, is to pick up the pieces of our crumbling social system and make sure that all of us have a decent chance of par cipa ng in what is le of the good life.

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What’s On

The blue carpet of blue bells has been stunning in the region this year

Big Diary Date

Markyate Mon 1st May ­ Markyate May Fayre.

Procession of May Queen leaves Shaws’ Corner at 1pm to the Sports field.

The theme is historical events with a Viking/Saxon ba le re­enactment group.

Sat 6th May ­ Plume of Feathers. Live Music with Dizzy 8pm onwards Wed 17th ­ Plume of Feathers. Bingo 8pm onwards Wed 14th ­ Plume of Feathers.

Avon 7pm onwards Sat 24th ­ Plume of Feathers. Quiz Night 8pm start Sat 20th May Markyate Plant Sale in aid of The Hospice of St Francis.

64 High St, Markyate from 10am

Slip End Sat 6th May Slip End Photography Club & Caddington Art Club are holding an Exhibi on of members’ work at Slip End Village Hall. 12:00 to 4:00pm. Tea, Coffee and Cakes for Sale Sat 20th May Plant and Vegetable Sale at Slip End Village Hall.

11am­3pm. Hanging Baskets, Perennials and Produce.

Thursday 8th June GENERAL ELECTION 21st May Redbourn Fun Run Contact Ruth Upjohn. Ruth.upjohn@yahoo.co.uk 27th and 28th May Herts County Show, Redbourn www.hertsshow.com 16th Sept Redbourn Classic Motor Show

Flamstead 8th July Wish Tree Music Fes val in school grounds 7pm­12pm. Alice in Wonderland theme. Adults only.

Live Music, hot food and drink available. Free glass of Prosecco on arrival. Bring a Picnic. Early birds’ ckets £25 before 8th June. £30 a er. Gazebo pitches £20.

Call Cerri 07949 618078 or cerri.smith@hotmail.co.uk

Redbourn 14th May Redbourn Tennis Club OPEN DAY Redbourn Tennis Club will be taking part in The Great Bri sh Tennis Weekend 2­4 pm. This is an open event for anyone of any age that want to try tennis.

They can just come along and join in and find out more about the club www.redbourntennis.org.uk

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11th, 12th and 13th August Flamstead Scarecrow Fes val (please note, one week earlier than usual) This is an annual family day out in the beau ful se ng of an historic churchyard in the village of Flamstead. Apart from various free entertainments such as Morris dancing, musical performances, real ale fes vals, Punch and Judy, and the very popular cream teas and homemade cakes, there should be around 100 scarecrows on display. 20­25% of the village households par cipate in the event by crea ng unusual and entertaining scarecrows.

Visitors are invited to tour the village, and with possible pauses at any/all of the three very popular pubs, judge the scarecrows. The winners are decided based upon the votes cast by visitors – “the popular vote”. This will be the 16th year the event has been held and all profits go to local chari es. Please note that the event will be held one week earlier than normal on the 11th, 12th and 13th August. You can keep up with the latest news on the event by liking our Facebook page h ps://en­ gb.facebook.com/flamsteadscarecrowfes val/

Harpenden Halls Box Office: 01582 767525 www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 1TE

Friday 19th May 7.30pm King King Mul award winning rock/blues band their performance makes the whole crowd feel part of the show.

Wednesday 24th May 7.30pm Dean Friedman Iconic singer/songwriter, performing hits including 'Ariel' and 'Lucky Stars' plus tracks from the latest album.

The Friends of St. Mary, Kensworth present a Concert & Picnic featuring

Thursday 25th May 7.30pm Buddy Holly & The Cricketers A breath taking rock ‘n’ roll show that is guaranteed to have everyone dancing in the aisles!

Tuesday 13th June 8.00pm Ian Hunter & The Rant Band plus support Department S. As leader of ‘70’s Bri sh rock legends Mo The Hoople, Ian Hunter is widely revered as one of rock ‘n ’roll’s most compelling performers.

Friday 23rd June 7.30pm The Alter Eagles Performing the full repertoire of classics including 'Hotel California','Desperado', 'Lying Eyes' and many more; a fully authen c Eagles show.

Friday 30th June 8.00pm Toploader & Jesus Jones Two amazing bands in one incredible show.

Saturday 1stJuly 7.30pm The Kilkenny’s Tradi onal Irish music with a touch of passion and youthful energy.

Friday 28th July 8pm Dodgy plus support the Metatron’s With 12 Top 40 singles, including 3 Top 10s, this is the perfect chance to see them once again.

Tuesday 29th August 7.30pm Milton Jones It’s the guy with the loud shirts and messed up hair from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and mul ple series on Radio 4.

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Ampthill TownatBand

Dovehouse Farm

Sunday 18th June

Dovehouse Lane, Kensworth

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B.Y.O.D., picnic, and chairs.

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e t a l e e b dat t ’ t n n a t r Dforoa very impo

Alice in Wonderland Themed

Wish Tree Music Festival Saturday 8th July 2017 Flamstead Village School grounds Gates Open 6.45pm Music 7-12pm

Fantastic outdoor event with music for all tastes to entertain you through the night.

Free Glass of Prosecco on arrival

Enjoy Pre-ordered Prosecco, Wine, Beer, Ale & Soft drinks also available to buy on the night.

Hot food can be purchased during the evening & Picnics are permitted.

Prizes for the ‘Best Dressed Person’ & ‘Decorated Gazebo’.

Tickets on sale from 1st April Early bird ticket (before 8th June) £25 After 8th June & at the gate £30 Gazebo pitches 3x3m £20 - limited number available Contact Cerri Smith to order tickets, gazebo pitches, food & drink on 07949 618078 or email cerri.smith@hotmail.co.uk AS THIS IS A CHARITY EVENT, WE KINDLY ASK THAT YOU DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN ALCOHOL

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Caddington Saturday May 27th Caddington Gardening Club Plant Sale on The Green 9:30am ­ 3pm. Annuals, bedding plants, vegetable plants and hanging baskets to set you up for the summer. All at very reasonable prices.

18th June 2017 Charity A ernoon Tea at Caddington Social Club In Aid of Keech Co age and East Anglian Air Ambulance. 1.30pm – 4.30pm In Memory of Lesley Hall ­ Lesley was a very charitable person and liked to hold fundraising events at her home to help others. The next two she had planned were to be in aid of Keech Hospice and East Anglian Air Ambulance but sadly she never got to carry these out. This a ernoon tea is in her memory and to fulfil her plans. Adults £10 Children (Under 12) £8. Add a glass of Prosecco for £2. Please advise of any dietary requirements.

Tickets available at mariefensom39@googlemail.com or Call / Text Mobile: 07939 200005

Kensworth Sun 7th May Family Holy Communion at 10.30am at St Mary’s Church followed by the crowning of the May Queen and tradi onal May Carols at about 11.30am. Stalls, refreshments, sideshows and new for 2017, a Fun Dog Show.

Sat 20th May Walk to the Gateway Centre on the Dunstable Downs for coffee.

2nd Sept Kensworth Flower and Vegetable Show at the Village Hall.

Some new categories are planned and these will be announced in future edi ons of the Link. In the mean me, any queries should be directed to David Manton (01438 831184) or visit our website at h ps//m.facebook.com/kensworthflowerandvegetableshow/

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Studham

BOX OFFICE OFFICE: 01582 01582 60 20 80 (option 7) 20th May May Fair on the Common. If you can help call Des Salmon 872021

Thomas Elwin The choir is delighted to announce that exciting young tenor, Thomas Elwin, will join them as a supporting artist for the concert.

Adrian Mills Summer Serenade will be compèred

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Whipsnade Sat 17th June Summer Fete

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GROUPS AND SOCIETIES Slip End Pilates ­ Tuesday mornings, Peter Edward Hall 9.30am Wednesday evening, Slip End School 7.30pm. All ages and levels catered for. Come and try, first class free. Introducing the Pilates Reformer Machine. Ideal for Re­rehabilita on a er injury or surgery. Perfect for sport specific training, Pre and Post Natal and general fitness. For more informa on contact 07811 343566 or email:­ golf58.ag@gmail.com

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. For further informa on contact Sue Mar n 01582 735705 or Linda Edwards 01582 737036 Caddington Exercise and Dance Check out www.facebook.com/CaddingtonClubbercise Caddington Blues Morris Caddington village has had a Morris dancing side since 1983. The side meets in Collings Wells Hall Chaul End Road, Caddington LU1 4AS on Thursdays at 8 15pm. We are a friendly mixed side who enjoy the fun of the dancing and the exercise. We are looking for new members to join us.

No previous dancing experience is necessary. We all had two le feet once.

We dance a variety of Cotswold dances as well as some "Caddington" dances.

If you would like to give it a try please come along on a Thursday. If you want to know more, contact Bob Fitzsimmons on 01582 419793.

Caddington Care Walking Group They meet once a month at different places within the area for a gentle walk, usually of around three miles. For details phone Pat on 01582 841030 or the Careline on 07548 264672 CaddingtonCare Chat and Coffee We are 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 recently­established men's group is becoming more and more popular. We 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!

Whipsnade Whipsnade Parish Council ­ Ken France 872375 Whipsnade Village Hall – Jenny Saunders 07775 582107

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

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Studham Friends of Studham Common The Friends of Studham Common were formed in 1997 with the aim to care for the local common, which extends to 30 hectares (74 acres) of grass land, hedgerows, scrub thicket and woodland, for the benefit of people and wildlife. See website www.foscomm.org Studham Mums and Tots – Every Tuesday morning at 9.30am in the Village Hall. £2 per with two children and each extra child 50p each. Tea/coffee and biscuits for mums and a light healthy snack for the tots. Call Heather Wright on 872118 Studham Short Mat Bowls Club – Thursdays at 7pm in the Village Hall except the first Thursday in the month. Call Pat Thorne 872751 Studham Tennis Club – Join before 1st April 2017 for the 2017/18 season and be entered into the Wimbledon cket draw. Junior and adults 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 Studham Football Club – Steve Murray 872361 Studham Village Hall – Des Salmon 872082 Studham Sports and Social Club – Jenny Rushmer 873388 Studham Neighbourhood Watch – Richard Hodge 01582 873630 Studham Cricket Club – Robert Thorne 873015 Studham Parish Council – Eddie Perry 873909 Studham WI – Chrys Smith 872989 Studham 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 Badminton Club – Anne Gold 01442 843441 In Good Company – Glenda Cooper 01442 842505

Redbourn Want to cycle?

Join the Hub. They ride on the third Sunday of every month at 9.15am and there is a choice of rides – 75km, 45km and 25km. Ride starts at 9.30am. It's FREE to ride so why not join them. If you par cipate in three consecu ve rides you receive a 10% discount voucher to be used at The Bike Lo .

To get a friendly emailer reminder a week before each Hub ride join their mailing list. Email hubmeister@hubcoffeebikes.com with the words "Ride Reminder" in the subject field and we'll do the rest.

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. h ps://www.facebook.com/groups/BreezeHarpendenStAlbans/ h ps://www.facebook.com/groups/BreezeHemelHempstead/ Redbourn Youth Club The Club for 7s – 13s meets at Redbourn Parish Centre on Tuesdays during term­ me, 6.30 – 8.30 pm. All welcome to come along and enjoy games, music, films, tuck­shop or just chilling out with friends! Admission £3, reduc on for siblings. Details, 01582 793096.

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61 Redbourn in Bloom Membership of Redbourn in Bloom costs just £5 per household per year. This income helps towards our plan ng projects to enhance the village. They always welcome new members and volunteers. You may like simply to a end some of their events, or, if you have a bit more me, perhaps you could consider joining their commi ee to help organize some of the ac vi es, or just help out with plan ng and weeding sessions.

Please contact: to Pauline Williamson 01582 792931 or Mike Thain, (volunteer co­ordinator) on 01582 793376 Karate – at Redbourn Parish Centre, The Park, South Common, Redbourn, Herts AL3 7LR Mondays 6­7pm; Fridays 6.30­7.30pm Tel 01582 626015 Redbourn Village Museum, The Common, Redbourn (next to The Cricketers) is open weekends 2 – 5 pm, admission free. Local history collec on on the site of a former Silk Mill and Tea Factory, with children's ac vi es and village walking trail.

Her ordshire Health Walks Help Her ordshire Health Walks set a new record On May 8, 2017 the Her ordshire Health Walkers will be a emp ng to beat their record of the greatest number of people par cipa ng in Health Walks across the county. Last year the Mass Health Walk was completed by 620 people in 19 walks, se ng the bar high to beat in 2017. We need your help to make this year's Mass Health Walk even bigger!

You can view all of the events included in the Mass Health Walk via the Countryside Management Service website, and if it's your first me walking, please register online or arrive 15 minutes before the walk to sign up.

The Health Walks team (part of Her ordshire County Council) is looking for volunteer leaders to support these walks. Could you help others in your community get ac ve by sharing your passion for walking? If so, 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/walkfinder Dunstable Bogtro ers www.dunstablebogtro ers.co.uk

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

If you are a new walker, you will need to register. This can be done in advance at www.hertsdirect.org/healthwalks.

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