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Are you inspired by the Olympic Action........................ 8 Men In Sheds................................................................. 10 Be Clear On Cancer........................................................ 13 The Evil Weevil............................................................... 18 Is Your Conifer Hedge Going Brown............................ 21 Children’s Page.............................................................. 22 Puzzle Page...................................................................24 Seasonal Delights..........................................................26 Fun Quiz......................................................................... 31 You are now able to view the Villager Magazine online at
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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
6 TO 9 SEPTEMBER 2012 EVENTS IN BEDFORDSHIRE Heritage Open Days is your once-a-year chance to explore the world on your doorstep, unlocked and completely free of charge. Listed below are the events being organised in Bedfordshire, so grab the opportunity, discover local gems, bring your friends and family and join in! Further details of most of the events listed below can be found on the Heritage Open Days website, www.heritageopendays.org.uk, by ‘phoning 0844 335 1884 or from your local library or Tourist Information Office. A Bedford Borough Heritage Open Days web-site, www. bedford.gov.uk/heritageopendays will be open from mid-August. THURSDAY 6TH • Bedford School Chapel
10.00 to 12.00
• Moggerhanger Park
11.00 to 16.00
FRIDAY 7TH • Keeper’s Cottage and Queen Anne’s Summer House, Shuttleworth Estate, Old Warden 10.00 to 16.00 SATURDAY 8TH • Bedford School Chapel • Bletsoe Village Tour Advance booking required
10.00 to 12.00
16.00 to 18.00
• Cockayne Hatley Church St. John the Baptist
10.00 to 16.00
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• St. Paul’s Church, Bedford
10.00 to 16.00
• Town Centre Walk ‘I never knew that’
14.00 to 15.30
• Willington dovecote and stables ‘More Heritage Fashions and Fabrics,’ 13.00 to 17.00 • Keeper’s Cottage and Queen Anne’s Summer House, Shuttleworth Estate, Old Warden 10.00 to 16.00 SUNDAY 9TH • Foster Hill Road Cemetery Open Day, 14.00 to 16.30
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• Clapham Parish Church St. Thomas of Canterbury
• John Bunyan Museum Library and Meeting House
• Mayor’s Parlour and Council Chamber 10.00 to 16.00
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• Keeper’s Cottage and Queen Anne’s Summer House, Shuttleworth Estate, Old Warden 10.00 to 16.00 ALSO: • Ailesbury Mausoleum and Crypt, Maulden • St. Mary’s Parish Church, Luton.
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BEDFORD TOWN
youth football club Bedford Town Youth Football Club was founded in 1989 and has grown stronger each season. We are a recognised Charter Standard Development Club which is a benchmark for excellence in Youth Football and shows that the Club has achieved the F.A. standards in Coaching and Development of players. As a Club we have a firm base at Kempston Hammers Sports & Social Club where we play our home matches along with a number of other locations in and around Bedford. We are currently running teams from Under 8 to Under 13 age levels although this does vary from season to season. Our performances which have included wining County and East Anglia Cups, League Cups and Titles have helped us attract players form all area within the County. The junior teams play in the Filmergraphic Mini-Soccer, while the older teams play in the Chiltern Youth League. The highest possible coaching standards are adhered to and as a club we have strong connections with the FA Skills Coordinators who regularly attend at our training sessions giving valuable coaching techniques to both the players and coaches alike. Our Club consists of a Committee made up of purely volunteers who all have the passion of developing players using their knowledge and
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skills, supported by The FA. All our Managers and Coaches are at the least have their Level 1 Coaching Badge through to having Level 3 and Youth Module 3. All volunteers within the Committee are CRB cleared and carry a basic First Aid Certificate. We are proud of all our players. We have their welfare and wellbeing at heart. We are pride ourselves in not being a ‘win at all costs’ Club. We are here to develop football players and if in their development as a team, they win games/leagues/ cups, then that is a bonus. We strive to send players out into the adult game, having received the best training local football can provide. Further information about our club can be found on our website: www.bedfordtownyouthfc.co.uk
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ARE YOU INSPIRED?
by THE OLYMPIC ACTION? For those that have been inspired by all the recent Olympic action, Bedford Borough Council would like to encourage people to continue the momentum. The borough is nationally recognised as hosting a wide-range of sporting facilities and people are being reminded to make the most of the amenities on offer. Many visited Bedford Borough Council’s Live Site event, held at Bedford International Athletic Stadium from 3rd to 9th August, to catch all the Olympic action on a huge screen hosted at its prestigious track. The event also gave hundreds of children the opportunity to experience the ‘get involved, and get inspired’ facilities available at the stadium, with many trying out judo, hockey, table tennis, badminton, football, trampolining and more! Cllr Doug McMurdo, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture at Bedford Borough Council, said: “There has been a huge amount of excitement in Bedford as the borough was gripped by all the Olympic action. People really enjoyed themselves, and this was evident for all to see. The weather was good to us too, which was a big bonus and raised spirits even higher as a result. We are encouraged by the large number of residents and visitors taking part in all Olympic & Paralympic related events. We hope it served to highlight our sporting facilities, so people will come back and use them in future – building on Bedford’s sporting legacy.” On the Live Site’s launch night a Flag Parade,
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recognising the cultural diversity of the borough, also took place as part of a packed programme of events. Hundreds of residents of Bedford Borough proudly participated paraded a flag from their home nation. Local group Ethnic Mosaic organised the display and were delighted so many people joined them in celebrating the borough’s diverse heritage, with 48 countries being represented. The free to participate event was inspired by local photographer Brenton Jackson who decided it would be great for Bedford to have its own version of an Olympic opening ceremony. People can get involved with sport locally, across all the borough’s facilities, located at the Bedford International Athletic Stadium the Bunyan Centre, our swimming pools and at Kempton Outdoor Centre – by joining the centre’s dedicated paddlesport club on Tuesday evenings. Kempston Outdoor Centre’s experienced coaches are onhand to guide individuals through progressive sessions, passing on their skills and knowledge. Kempston Outdoor Centre staff can be contacted on 01234 718666, or via their website at www. kempstonoutdoorcentre.co.uk If you want to know more about sports clubs in your area, Bedford Borough Council’s Sports Development team will point you in the right direction. Visit www.bedford.gov.uk/sport for a list of sports clubs in your area, alternatively contact the team on 01234 718827, and for borough facilities visit www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture
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Men in Sheds UK
SUPPORTING MEN OVER AGE 55 Men in Sheds UK is a project started by Age Concern Cheshire in the autumn of 2008 for older men who feel isolated or are experiencing major life changes. Age UK was set up as a new organisation in April 2009, encompassing Age Concern and help the aged, combining almost 120 years of shared history of working with and for the older population of the UK. Age UK is a charitable organisation, but backed by the government, in many ways. Age UK adopted Men in Sheds in 2009. The programme supports men aged over 55 affected by redundancy, retirement and sometimes loneliness and depression, and provides a place to socialise and learn practical skills. Or continue with skills and hobbies of a lifetime. Men in sheds in each area, although part of one movement, are independent, and rely on voluntary administration and services by its’ members. It requires an industrial unit, which can be sub divided into sections to create areas, similar to a mans shed, in which the men can occupy themselves. It is there to support them in pursuing existing hobbies and skills, or learning new ones. Bedford is the latest in a number of sheds up and down the country, and they are set up with the cooperation of many generous bodies. Men in Sheds Bedford. Still very much in its setting up stage.
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As Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire, one of the English counties, it was deemed a reasonable assumption that Bedford should have a shed in its’ own right. But now it needs a membership, to prove its’ on going viability. They have received some magnificent support from local businesses, and other organisations, so now are looking to raise awareness within the community it is going to serve. To this end they plan to hold their inaugural meeting soon. ASDA have kindly allowed them to hold their first general meeting at their Marsh Leys distribution depots communal room. Easily accessed by simply entering their visitors car park and reporting to the reception area. Are you interested in becoming a part of this growing network? If so, why not come along to their first meeting on 28th August 2012? Arrival at 1100 hours for a 1200 start. Have you got organisational ability, or a long list of useful contacts? Thought you no longer had anything useful to do now you were retired? Why not come along and see how you could serve the current older community and lay down some foundations for a better future for the Elders of our area. Want to know more or chat with the organisers. E mail on meninshedsbedford@yahoo.co.uk
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Part time advertising sales people required for our exciting new special projects. Experience preferred but not essential. If you have a bubbly, confident and outgoing personality and want to work hours to suit from home...
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Bedfordshire
Steam & Country Fayre 14th, 15th & 16th September 2012 Old Warden Park, nr Biggleswade (SAT NAV SG18 9DX)
MANY GREAT ATTRACTIONS Steam, Tractors & Heavy Horses Working Demonstrations Steam Ploughing Miniature Steam Fairground Organs Flying Displays Working Crafts
Trade & Market Stalls Craft & Food Halls Working Dog Demonstrations Vintage Vehicles Old Time Fairground Morris Dancing Licensed Bar and Refreshments
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BE CLEAR
ON CANCER Have you ever felt that food gets stuck in your throat when eating, or have you or someone you know been suffering from heartburn or indigestion on and off for three weeks or more? If you notice any of these symptoms, tell your doctor straight away. The chances are that it’s nothing serious but it’s always best to get it checked out as soon as you can. These symptoms could be signs of stomach cancer or oesophagus cancer. The oesophagus is the long tube (gullet) that carries food from the throat to the stomach. There are almost 700 new cases of these two cancers in Anglia every year and they cause over 500 deaths annually in the region. Both cancers affect men and women, but are more common in men. More than nine out of 10 people who get cancer of the stomach or oesophagus are over 55. So remember – you are not wasting anyone’s time
by getting your symptoms checked out, so make that trip to your doctor’s surgery. If it’s nothing to worry about, your mind will be put at rest. But if it is cancer of the stomach or oesophagus, early detection makes it easier to treat. Seeing your doctor without delay may save your life. Remember to see your doctor straight away if: • Food ever feels like it’s sticking in your throat when you swallow, or • You’ve had heartburn or indigestion on and off for 3 weeks or more
The Unforgettable Close Up and Cabaret Magic of Steve Dean Immerse yourselves and guests in the close up magic of Steve Dean or enjoy a Cabaret Show that includes mentalism and much more. Have you ever witnessed unexplainable events or illusions so convincing that they leave you fascinated & completely spellbound? This is Cabaret, close up mix and mingle and table magic at it’s very best.
Steve is a master of his craft and a member of the prestigious Magic Circle. He has had many letters of thanks and testimonials from people from all walks of life. From a small dinner party to performing on a British Cruise Liner this sort of entertainment is second to none and will give your guests unusual and fantastic entertainment that they can get involved in and will talk about for months to come. (Steve is a member of Equity with full public liability insurance).
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KIMBOLTON SCHOOL
STIMULATING, CHALLENGING and FUN
With small classes and a friendly, caring atmosphere, Kimbolton School has an unpretentious family feel yet the facilities and opportunities usually offered by far bigger schools. It is independent and co-educational with 950 pupils between the ages of four and eighteen and is renowned for its excellent academic results at all levels of education. The Preparatory School (ages 4 to 11) is located at one end of Kimbolton village while the Senior School (ages 11 to 18) is a short walk away at Kimbolton Castle. Boarding is available from age 11 and has recently been rated as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted. The School’s 120 acres of parkland and playing fields provide an idyllic setting for pupils to spend their school years. Aside from its excellent academic teaching, Kimbolton School offers music, drama, outdoor pursuits and sport, a thriving Combined Cadet Force, an extensive programme of trips and visits in support of the classroom-based learning and a huge range of activities at lunchtimes and after-school.
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It is a friendly, safe and happy place for children to learn. From September 2011, the Senior School moved to a Monday to Friday timetable with Saturdays given over to sport and other activities. Life at Kimbolton School is very busy, stimulating and great fun. The academic results are excellent but the School’s approach is one of balance so that pupils are inspired and challenged in many different ways. Assistance with fees is available from age eleven and includes means-tested bursaries worth potentially up to 100% of fees. Scholarships are also offered each year at age eleven, thirteen and sixteen. The School has a network of dedicated buses plus before and after-school options for all ages. The next Open Mornings will be held on Saturday 29th September (Senior School) and Saturday 6th October (Preparatory School). For more information call 01480 860505 or visit www.kimbolton.cambs. sch.uk
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The Evil Weevil
by pippa greenwood The vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) is notorious, especially for gardeners who concentrate on pots, and always feature in any gardening poll of ‘top pests’. Both the adults and their grubs do damage, but it’s the innocent looking grubs that give the vine weevil its bad reputation. They’re an immensely successful pest; there are only females and each one is capable of laying about 1,000 eggs during the summer. Now that they’re being controlled successfully commercially, they’re perhaps less of a problem to gardeners than they once were but if you have them in your garden, whether you like it or not, you probably need to get to know them better. How Do You Know You Have Vine Weevils? The adult vine weevil is just under 1cm long, matt black with tiny gingery brown flecks on its wingcases. They’re a classic weevil shape with elbowed antennae and a phenomenal ability to grip on to nearly any surface; a brilliant feature as, despite the wing-cases, these pests cannot fly, so rely on their climbing to access the foliage on which they feed. You’re likely to notice the notches around the leaf margins before you see the weevil itself. They tend to feed in the evening or at night, usually doing most damage on the lower, most accessible leaves. The young stage weevils or grubs are about 1cm long, creamy white in colour and often curled into a ‘C’ shape, with no legs but a gingery brown head. You’re likely to find them in the compost or soil, usually close to the roots or tubers that they’ve been feeding on. They eat the roots, burrow in to tubers and on woody plants may even eat the tissues at the stem base and on larger roots. Unless you’re removing a plant from its pot, or digging one up you’re unlikely to notice the grubs; it is when a plant suddenly starts to wilt or die, or you realise that something is no longer firmly rooted that alarm bells should begin to ring. What Do Vine Weevils Attack? Vine weevils will attack nearly any plant you try to grow, particularly in containers, probably because it’s easier for them to move through compost than garden soil. They’re a greater problem on perennial plants and those with fleshier roots or tubers. Alpines, cyclamen, primulas, fuchsias, hydrangeas, begonias, rhododendrons, euonymus, and strawberries seem to be particularly prone to attack. The adult beetles emerge mostly between March and May, but also at other times in greenhouses. The eggs are tiny and dark brown, each less than
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1mm diameter and are placed close to a suitable host plant. The eggs hatch to produce the creamy coloured grubs which feed and grow until they reach full size. The grubs pupate in the soil or compost where they have been feeding and within the pupae, if you look carefully you can see adult features developing – the antennae, the legs and the wing pads are often clearly visible. The adults then appear, start to feed and lay eggs. What Can You Do? Try to avoid getting vine weevils in the first place. Check plants carefully for foliage damage and check the roots before you introduce anything new to your garden. Buy plants only from reputable sources. Avoid re-using compost in containers as it might contain grubs or eggs, which are impossible to spot. As vine weevils cannot fly, making barriers is relatively easy. Put a ring of non-setting glue around the rim of containers as this should prevent the female from reaching the compost surface to lay her eggs. Similarly a gritty mulch may reduce the number of eggs that are laid and hatch. Try creating miniature moats around the legs of greenhouse staging, by standing each leg in a bowl of water. Vine weevils can’t swim and won’t be able to access the plants provided the staging doesn’t touch the sides of the greenhouse. I’m a fan of the biological nematode controls. They’re available from mail order suppliers (including www.pippagreenwood.com) and some seed catalogues and are applied as a compost or soil drench. To work effectively the area must be kept constantly moist, so that the nematodes can move through the compost to attack the grubs. They enter the grubs’ bodies and produce a bacterial infection which kills them. The nematode controls need to have a soil or compost temperature of 5-21C and you’ll have the best effect if you use them during August and September.
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Is your Conifer Hedge Going Brown? The Leyland Cypress has become an increasingly prominent feature of our urban environment. A large number of these well kept hedges are turning brown and dying. This can be due to a number of factors. • Overzealous pruning at the wrong time of year • Drought Stress • Fungal problems • Insect infestation (Cypress Aphids, Mites) Can your hedge recover? The answer to that question is YES! With treatment even a really badly browned hedge can recover and green up over time, although it can be a very slow process. • Avoid overzealous pruning. Light and frequent is preferable to heavy and infrequent. • Keep your hedge well watered. Monitor the water content in the soil using a soil moisture probe. • Mulch with wood or bark chips applied to a depth of 5-10 cm. • Fertilise using a good general purpose NPK fertiliser in spring and autumn. • Inspect the hedge regularly for insect and diseases. Seek professional help if required. For more advice visit: www.bartlett.com or contact Bartlett Tree Experts on 01234 354 673 Visit us on Facebook at Bartlett Tree Experts – Bedford UK
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How to play It’s simple! Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3x3 box, contains the digits 1 through to 9 with no repetition. Use your logic to solve the puzzle. Watch out! Sudoku is highly addictive.
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SEASONAL DELIGHTS
LAMB AND AUBERGINE CURRY
This quick curry is so easy to make and much cheaper than a take away. We’ve used lean lamb steaks but you could replace the lamb with pork fillet, chicken or turkey. Serves 4 Ready in 50 minutes INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp sunflower oil 650g lean lamb steaks, cut into chunks 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 large aubergine, cut into cubes 2tbsp Rogan Josh curry paste 400g sieved tomatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh coriander leaves, to garnish Chapattis, sliced tomatoes, cucumber and onion, to serve 1 Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a large deep frying pan. Add the lamb chunks and fry over a high heat until browned all over. Remove the lamb from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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2 Add the rest of the oil to the pan and fry the onion and aubergine for 7-8 minutes, stirring all the time until golden. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute then pour in the sieved tomatoes and bring to the boil. 3 Return to the lamb to the pan and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook gently for 25-30 minutes until the lamb is tender. Stir occasionally and add a splash of water if needed. 3 Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve the curry in warmed bowls garnished with coriander and with chapattis, sliced tomatoes, cucumber and onions. TIP You’ll find jars of curry pastes in most supermarkets and they certainly take all the hassle out of making an authentic tasting curry at home. Rogan josh is a medium-hot paste but for a really mild flavour use a korma paste or go for a vindaloo paste if you prefer a curry with a little more heat.
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The Villager Prize Crossword
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Oven Cleaning! - It’s a dirty job! Why do it yourself? We clean ovens using non-caustic, non-toxic products in your home. Ovens • Ranges • Hobs • Extractors Agas • Microwaves • Barbecues (May - Sept) Single Oven (all racks/pans inc)........................£35 Single Oven & Grill Oven (all racks/pans inc).....£45 Single Separate Grill Oven (racks/pans inc)......£15 Microwaves & Combination Ovens....................£20 Extractor Fan (free filter for next clean).............£12 Hob..................................................................£12 Agas and Ranges priced accordingly Oven Bulbs replaced for free in all jobs V.A.T free
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Fun Quiz - Proverbs 1. According to a well known proverb, “good” what “make good neighbours”? 2. Which proverb, which warns someone from the dangers of inquisitiveness, was also the name of a 1980s pop group? 3. The slogan “Good things come to those who wait” was used to advertise which brand of alcoholic drink in the 1990s and 2000s? 4. According to a well known proverb, what “is the mother of invention”? 5. In the Bible, is the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament or the New Testament? 6. Which proverb was the title of the only UK number one hit single by The Tremeloes? 7. Which former U.S. President is credited with popularising the phrase “if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen”? 8. Which play by William Shakespeare has a title that is also used as a proverb? 9. According to the well known proverb, what can’t you make from a sow’s ear? 10. “The pen is mightier than the sword” is a well known proverb, but with initial letters “A.S.L.T.W.”, which other proverb appears to contradict this? 1. Fences 2. Curiosity Killed The Cat 3. Guinness 4. Necessity 5. The Old Testament 6. Silence Is Golden 7. Harry S. Truman 8. All’s Well That Ends Well 9. A silk purse 10. Actions speak louder than words
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