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ALLEGATIONS OF RACIST CHANTS BY SUPPORTERS – GROUNDLESS!
NatioNal media reporting of alleged racism by football fans at a hatters home game has left luton feeling “unfairly tarnished” yet again, #saveourtown said yesterday.
The campaign group released a strongly worded statement following claims that black Accrington Stanley players were racially abused during last week’s match against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road. A BBC Radio Lancashire commentator claimed he heard alleged racist remarks towards one player, while an assistant BBC Sport producer, who was watching the game from the away end of the stadium, said on Twitter that monkey chants were directed at another member of the Accrington team. Luton Town launched a thorough investigation and chief executive Gary
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Sweet said this week that “absolutely no evidence of racial abuse of any kind has been found”. Nigel Green, chairman of #saveourtown, which is promoting the Power Court and Newlands Park regeneration schemes, said: “Racism of any kind must be exposed so it was quite right that police should be made aware and allowed to investigate any allegation, as they continue to do. UNFAIRLY TARNISHED “What is not acceptable is the reporting of such allegations as fact from certain national media outlets. Yet again, Luton has felt unfairly tarnished and we completely understand the strength of feeling among fans and local people, particularly those that were at the game, in reacting to this reporting.”
Mr Green said that while #saveourtown is campaigning for physical transformation that will come from Newlands Park and Power Court, with this also comes the chance to change perceptions of Luton. “We believe our town is strongest when it stands as one, and we are proud of our record of engaging with the culturally diverse communities that make up our town,” he added. “This is a common goal we share with Luton Town Football Club who, with 2020 at the helm over the last ten years, has garnered a track record and reputation for inclusiveness, which has been exceptional. “Their community and charity initiatives and programmes have included regular initiatives with KickItOut – football’s equality and inclusion organisation – and excellent links with Continued on page 4
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BEdFORd College LOVES Luton. The region’s No. 1 provider of apprenticeship and professional training is winning over new employers every week in the boom town of Bedfordshire. With international companies like Vauxhall offering fantastic job opportunities locally, and working with The Bedford College Group for training, they lead the way in working with the top team. Led by director Gina Bubbins, the college’s Business development Team are the conduit between employers, Government grants and the most eager would-be employees in the county. “We have been working with the biggest and best employers in the South of the county for years, but as Luton takes off with some any exciting developments at the
airport and elsewhere, we are forming more great alliances,” said Gina. A dedicated Luton business development manager Mark Livingstone is on the road meeting managers who need advice on apprenticeships and advanced training for staff. He reports into Head of Business development Rosetta Triolo who is well known from her years at Heart Radio and Central Bedfordshire Council. Together with the rest of The Bedford College Group team they have their sights firmly set on securing Luton business. “Bedford College understands the needs of businesses and employers, we work with them and to their timetables and have the expertise to guide companies through the everchanging Government funding
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Policing Minister’s visit to Luton to discuss tackling serious violence
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Kathryn holloway, welcomed the Minister for Policing and the fire service, Nick hurd, to discuss the issue of gangs, guns and knife crime in the county at the home office’s first serious Violence event outside the capital.
The PCC and Minister also chaired a roundtable discussion to hear directly from victims who have lost loved ones, as well as from former gang members. Over 125 people attended the conference in Luton on Thursday October 25, arranged by the Home Office with the help of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire. Colleagues from
Community Safety Partnerships including police, health, education, social services and youth offending services were among those who attended along with representatives of communities in violence hotspots around the county, since Bedfordshire is currently ranked fifth in England for the number of knife offences from 2017 to 2018. The delegates were invited to share their experiences and brainstorm ideas on how to tackle the growing national issue of serious violence, “It was important to me that the Minister heard for himself how far we have come in recognising the problem and agreeing to work together to tackle a threat which is taking the lives of our young people. When I
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Bedford Mayor’s ‘Recruitment Crisis’ exposed liBeral democrat Mayor dave hodgson has been slammed for overseeing a ‘full blown recruitment crisis’ which is set to cost taxpayers £279k. figures obtained by the Council’s Conservative group show the Council is relying heavily on agency staff to fill vacancies in its environment directorate which includes waste management, planning and highways. as of the end of october, the Council had 94 vacancies in environment with 66 agency staff plugging the gaps, resulting in a projected staffing overspend of £279k by the end of 2018/19. Conservative Budget spokesperson Cllr roger rigby (pictured) said: “Mayor hodgson complains relentlessly about the Council’s funding position but it is time to
look at his own record. “overspending the staff budget by £279k in a single department raises serious questions over the Mayor’s ability to manage the Council’s restructure which it is relying on to meet its financial challenge. “taxpayers are footing the bill for the Mayor’s incompetent management.”
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ALLEGATIONS OF RACIST CHANTS BY SUPPORTERS – GROUNDLESS! the multicultural Bury Park community that is home to their Kenilworth Road stadium, to name but a few. “Racism of any kind must be exposed so it was quite right that police should be made aware and allowed to investigate any allegation, as they continue to do. “No organisation has done more to bring people together than our community football Continued from page 1
club, so we have welcomed their swift and thorough investigation which, including discussions with the police, proved the allegations to be unfounded. “We urge everyone to always be vigilant against hate, but to now refocus on tangible positives that will guide our town towards securing the progress and transformation that we all wants and deserve, both physical and reputational. “Luton Town Football Club have handled
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ing stewards, speaking to supporters, asking police for any feedback they were able to provide and looking at and listening to media files from match coverage and CCTV. He added that the club is “reserving the right to seek further police action against those individuals who have libelled the club, made defamatory comments or false allegations without corroboration in either the printed press or on social media.”
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Air Ambulance receives over £5000 from Mayo Association and supporters THE East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is a local helicopter emergency medical service providing care to the people of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Since our launch we have attended over 22,000 lifesaving missions saving the lives of many thousands of people. On the 20th of October this year the Mayo Association, Luton held their annual dinner dance. At this event the Association presented a cheque for £2,000.00 to the EAAA’s volunteer Martin. On top of this, nine local men decided last year they wanted to raise money after one of their friends was attended by EAAA. They trained for five months and performed Riverdance at the Association’s event in May. They raised an amazing £3,666.67 for EAAA which was also donated on the night. The East Anglian Air Ambulance has to raise at least £12 million this year to deliver and develop our lifesaving service, and as a charity we rely entirely on the generosity of our wonderful supporters to keep us flying – so donations like those made by the Mayo Association Luton make all the difference. Top: The cheque for £2,000.00 was presented by Patrice Doran, Fiona Hennelly and Anne Barrett. Bottom: The ‘Working Men’s Riverdance’ group who donated £3,666.67 were Charlie Murphy, Jim Kelly, Jim Hannigan, Kieran McGoldrick, Sean Bannatyne, Pat Lydon, Damian Flynn, Kevin Killian and (missing from the photograph) Shaun McElhinney.
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and inspirational voluntary sector leaders at the Serious Violence Engagement Event. “The Government is committed to tackling violent crime through our Serious Violence Strategy, which promotes real, long term change combining robust law enforcement and early intervention. “As exemplified in Bedfordshire, the key to success is effective leadership at all levels and multi-agency working. We all have a responsibility to bring about real change and we are committed to supporting communities who are protecting children from being drawn into a life of violent crime.” “I was honoured to meet Minister Nick Hurd at the Serious Violence Strategy event, where we discussed possible ways of tackling serious crime to save the lives of young people. It was refreshing to see how genuinely concerned he is about this issue and the way he approached and interacted with the young people that he met at the centre was simply amazing. The fact that he took time out of his busy schedule to talk with the young people shows his determination to address this very serious matter. Moving forward, I believe that is extremely important for grassroots, statutory and voluntary organisations to continue to work together to support, provide and identify any gaps in services for young people,” said Amanda Foster, Founder of Right Time to Shine. during the conference, attendees heard from the Minister, Nick Hurd, who set out the Government’s approach to tackling serious violence, Bedfordshire’s Chief Constable, Jon Boutcher, gave the local serious violence statistics and Assistant Chief Constable, dr Jackie Sebire, outlined the national picture showing Bedfordshire as one of the most seriously affected areas for knife and gun crime in the country. detective Chief Superintendent Mark Lay
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Cawleys Waste Management gives credit to the Bedford College team: Kirsty dwan, HR Manager at Cawleys Waste Management, said: “When the Apprenticeship Levy was introduced, we at Cawleys decided to use it to develop our existing staff using local colleges. “We partnered with Bedford College to deliver a supervisory and
explained the issues around drugs and the links to serious youth violence. detective Inspector Mark Pugh, along with Samantha Berry, the operational manager for Luton Youth Services, discussed the continued need for a multi-agency approach to gang issues in the county. detective Chief Superintendent Mark Lay, Head of Intelligence and Serious Organised Crime for Bedfordshire Police and the lead within the NPCC & NCA drug Threat portfolios for the UK drugs retail market, said: “The event was a great opportunity to give an insight into the current work being undertaken by Bedfordshire Police and partners to truly understand drug dependency and consumption in Bedfordshire and the extensive demand drug usage places on all agencies. There is an increase in use of drugs and subsequently, an increase in the profitability of the drugs market. drug dealing is the core activity of gangs and in particular county lines. We need to look to solve the longer term issues and reduce the overall demand. “It is not something we can deal with alone, we need the full support of everybody involved in law enforcement and just as importantly partner agencies to stem, tackle and dismantle serious violence in Bedfordshire.” “What mattered to me is that both professionals working in the field of youth offending and members of the communities which have been most affected came up to me afterwards to say this event was a game changer. There was a huge amount of energy and goodwill to get together to beat this threat and get the message across to our children that carrying a knife and getting involved in gangs is a mug’s game which will either ruin or end their lives. I am hugely grateful to every single person who came and contributed to it,” said PCC Holloway.
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costs, while providing more flexible services to customers, as well as improved opening hours for public services. Exercise fans can now get their hands on a half price membership for dunstable’s new Lifestyles Health and Fitness Suite, offered by Stevenage Leisure Limited. Members of the public can now sign up for a full membership plan*, at a discounted rate of 50% for the first year, with an additional 50% off the joining fee* and nothing to pay until the centre opens. Cllr Ian dalgarno, Executive Member for Community Services at Central Bedfordshire Council, said: “At a time when public services across the country are being squeezed, we are investing in new and improved leisure and library facilities. One of our main priorities is improving the health and wellbeing of our residents. So we are looking forward to opening the dunstable centre in 2019.
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Who will press the plunger to light up Amptrhill after dame Widow Twanky has led the countdown? Following last year’s successful trial the young person to perform that important task will be chosen from entrants who attend one of the town’s schools. Entry forms will be available at schools – including Alameda this year from Monday November 5th and must be returned completed to the entrants school together with a £1 coin taped to the form by Friday November 9th. Multiple entries are allowed but each one will cost £1. the draw – for which Waitrose and partners ampthill have very kindly donated a prize, will take place on Monday November 12th in good time for the switch-on on sunday November 18th.
Bedford Choral society will be performing haydn’s ‘Creation’, composed in the 1790s and a firm favourite of audiences since then. the choir will be singing it in the Corn exchange on saturday 17th November 7.30pm. British audiences should be proud that what stimulated Haydn to compose ‘The Creation’ included experiences during his trips to England in the 1790s. Here in 1791, he was very impressed by what he heard at the Handel Commemoration concerts, particularly Messiah and Israel in Egypt. Back in London in 1794, Haydn visited William Herschel, the astronomer to George III and originally a keen musician; Haydn was able to study the heavens through Herschel’s
great telescopes. The libretto was derived from Milton’s Paradise Lost. Haydn had the idea of publishing the work in English and German and this edition appeared in 1800. ‘This is Haydn’s best choral work’, as far as I am concerned, says Ian Smith, Music director of the choir, ‘and it has some charming and unusual features, including several songs celebrating the creation of animals, and some interesting instruments, a contra-bassoon, for example. It is gloriously joyous and a treat to hear and to sing.’ There are three soloists; Bethany Seymour, Joel Williams and Benjamin Bevan. Tickets are available from the Bedford Box Office, the Harpur Suite, 01234 718044.
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WHEN you pop along to Poplars, not only do you get to visit a fantastic Garden Centre, you now get the opportunity to go to the ballet, the movies, the panto and the circus! Christmas displays are now open and each of the four displays has been designed around some good old family nights out! Poplars has it all! From A Night At The Ballet, where you will lose yourself in the serenity of delicate pinks & purples to the traditional Christmas colours of A Night At The Circus. Roll up, roll up to see the ringmaster, the bearded lady and two amazing metal elephants, lit up with 5,000 lights! A Night At The Movies takes you on a trip down memory lane where Raymond Briggs ‘The Snowman’ is the feature film. No
Christmas is complete without A Night At The Panto where bright and bold greens and reds tell the story of Jack and his magic beanstalk. You may even spot a Pantomime dame somewhere in there too! Poplars will be welcoming back two of Santa’s favourite real-life reindeer again this year. santa arrives in his grotto on saturday 24th November and he’ll be there every weekend until Christmas. online bookings are available now at www.poplars.co.uk. For many years, Poplars have helped support the great work of the NSPCC and this year is no exception with £1 from every Grotto entry ticket sold going directly to their local Toddington branch.
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LUTON Town FC Community Trust, welcomed members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Bedfordshire onto the pitch at half time during the recent game against Scunthorpe United, to receive a donation of £5,000 towards its Walking Football project. Mike McMahon Trustee of LTFC Community
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A life of worship and music REACHING the grand age of 101 is no mean feat. Norman Cowley who lives in Bedesman’s House, Bedford, attributes his long life to worship and music. Norman was born in 1917 in Belfast, one of three children two boys and one girl. At the time of his birth young men from across Britain and the world were fighting in the trenches across France with still another year before the end of WWI. Norman was the son of two full time serving officers in the Salvation Army who were stationed in Northern Ireland. The family stayed in Northern Ireland until Norman was sevenyears-old when his family moved around the north of England and Scotland depending on his parents postings with the Salvation Army. He went to many schools, which was disruptive to his education but he had two constancies in his life, firstly the Salvation Army and secondly the trombone. Norman began to play at eight-years-old and reluctantly gave up aged 90. He left school at 14 and worked in a cap factory in Glasgow, the money was good but the work was hard, moving enormous rolls of fabric around the factory. He began work as salesman but in 1940 aged 22 he
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Tenant farmers win silver in national farming awards A HUSBANd and wife team farming a tenancy farm owned by Central Bedfordshire Council has won a silver awards in the ‘New Entrant Awards: Against the odds’ category at the national 2018 British Farming Awards. dean and Katie Whybrow started out their farming career working on a 1,000-acre estate while building their own herd of Hereford cattle and flock of Kerry Hill sheep. However, the Whybrows always aspired to run their own farm, and in 2013 they started applying for tenancies all over the UK. Eventually they got lucky, and in 2015 they were given a farm business tenancy on Lower Wilbury Farm near Fairfield, an 80-acre farm owned by Central Bedfordshire Council which is close to their friends and family. Manpower has been a problem for the couple, who run the farm with no outside help. Lambing time was especially challenging, as they juggle the sheep whilst caring for their young family, and Katie also has a part-time job in addition to the farm. despite this, the farm has quickly grown to 700 sheep, 40 pedigree Hereford cattle and 50 pigs. They also now farm Norfolk Black turkeys and rear them for Christmas in the farm’s orchard. By advertising locally and by word of mouth, this year they have orders for 150 turkeys. They also sell their home-produced beef and lamb in their farm shop, and hold lambing weekends on the farm that are open to the public. Speaking about the award,
dean and Katie said: “It really means a lot to us to have the community behind us. I don’t think there are many new tenants that have gone into new farms to be welcomed so warmly by the local community. And we are grateful to Central Bedfordshire Council too for giving us this amazing opportunity to pursue our ambition to run our own farm. “We were so pleased just to be shortlisted against some other amazing new famers in the award category, so to win a silver award shows that we are doing something right, and that all the long hours of hard work aren’t going to waste.” Central Bedfordshire Council manages around 4,700 acres of public farmland across the area. Under the Agriculture Act (1970),
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Bedfordshire Police are investigating three incidents which happened over the weekend in houghton regis and are appealing for witnesses to help them with our enquiries. the first incident (reference 40/33043/18) happened on saturday, october 20 at approximately 4pm. a woman in her 70s was walking down Brookfield avenue when she was approached by three boys on pedal cycles. one of the boys snatched her handbag and the group moved off from the scene. the offenders are described as white males in their teens. the boy who grabbed the bag was wearing a dark hooded jacket. the next day on sunday october 21, at approximately 2.20pm, a young woman was walking along dolphin drive when she was approached by two teenage boys on bikes (reference 40/32498/18). one of the boys attempted to snatch the woman’s handbag but was unsuccessful. the offenders are described as white, in their late teens, wearing dark coloured clothing and dark
hooded jackets. one of the offenders is described as having fair skin and strawberry blonde or red hair. the third offence (reference 40/32555/18) happened in houghton hall Park at approximately 3pm on sunday, october 21, when an elderly couple were walking along a pathway. they were approached by a group of three teenage boys on bikes. one of the boys attempted to grab the woman’s bag, which caused the woman to fell to the ground and sustain minor injuries. the offender fell off his bike and ran off on foot and the two other boys rode off on their bikes. the bike has been seized by the police. the offenders are described as white males in their teens and were wearing dark hooded jackets. detective Constable daniel o’Mahoney, investigating said: “these outrageous incidents happened over the weekend in the same area of houghton regis. We are linking this three crimes and we are appealing for anyone who might have seen anything around the time of the incidents.
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Burglar gets 18 months A LUTON man has been sentenced to eighteen months in jail for robbery and burglary. Errol Ellis, 57, of Stockingstone Road, Luton, was sentenced to 18 months on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at Luton Crown Court, after he pleaded guilty to burglary and was further found guilty of robbery. As a result of work by the Priority Anti-Social Behaviour team, a joint initiative between Bedfordshire Police and Luton Borough Council, he has also been given a four-year Criminal Behaviour Order, the terms of which include preventing him from entering the premises of NOAH Enterprise in Park Street, Luton. On the evening of April 11, Ellis, along with another man, approached a man on Chapel Street, Luton, and demanded money. When the man refused, Ellis followed him home, forced entry into the property and
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Police appeal for information Did you see armed robbery? THE police are appealing for inforManchester Street. He headed following theft in Flitwick mation following a robbery and towards Inkerman Street where the A THEFT took place in Flitwick on Wednesday, October 24, at 10am, a woman approached the elderly victim at a car park on Coniston Road. The woman distracted the victim by asking for some change for a trolley, but the victim noticed her bank cards were missing.
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A MAN from Sandy has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after pleading guilty to a burglary in Biggleswade. Anthony Baker, 33, of East Road, was sentenced at Luton Crown Court on Monday, October 29. In the afternoon of July 12, the victim returned to her home and found the rear door had been broken into. Electrical equipment and jewellery were taken. Following an investigation Baker was forensically linked to the scene of crime as his fingerprints were found on the back door. detective Constable Jason Wheeler, who led the investigation, said: “We are satisfied with the result as we take reports of burglary seriously. “Hopefully this sentencing will bring a sense of justice for the victim as this kind of crime can have an immense psychological impact. Nobody has the right to enter someone’s home uninvited, and I hope that during his time in prison Baker
will be able to reflect on his actions and appreciate the impact he had on the victim.” If you have been affected by crime, the Signpost Hub offers free and confidential support to victims in Bedfordshire, whether it has been reported to police or not and irrespective of where and when the crime occurred.
knife attack on a man in Luton on Monday October 22, 2018. At around 6.30pm, an 18-year-old man was followed by three men with knives after he got off a bus in
three offenders grabbed him from behind and proceeded to assault him, kicking him and pushing him into a window, all in an attempt to steal his bag.
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THE police have named a pedestrian who died in a fatal collision in Luton on Monday, October 29, 2018. Gurdial dhalliwal, 74, of Wellgate Road, Luton, died after he was involved in a collision with a blue BMW M5 near the junction of dunstable Road and derby Road. The incident happened at around 2.30pm and emergency services attended. Mr dhalliwal was taken to hospital but died from his injuries a short time later. Officers have arrested two men, including the driver of the vehicle, and both are assisting with enquiries. Investigators are still however seeking to speak with another man thought to have been in the car. ––––––––––––––
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TWO properties, one in the north and one in the south of the county, were served with three-month closure orders on Friday, October 26, following hearings at Luton Magistrates’ Court. The first three-month closure order was granted for a property in Newbury Road, Houghton Regis. As a result of, and thanks to, support from local residents and Central Bedfordshire Council, the local Community Policing team executed a successful drug warrant on Wednesday, October 24. during a search of the premises, officers found suspected cannabis plants and one man received a caution. The second order was granted for an address in Bromham Road, Bedford. The closure application was due to partnership working between Bedfordshire Police’s Urban Policing team, BPHA and the Bedford Borough Council Community Safety Team. PC Emily Keech, who secured the closure, said: “We treat all reports of anti-social behaviour seriously and after gathering evidence we applied for closure to the Luton Magistrates’ Court. “As a team we are dedicated to clamping down on anti-social behaviour and we would like to encourage the community to report this kind of activity in the future.”
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BURGLARY BROTHERS BANGED UP tWo brothers from luton have been handed prison sentences totalling nearly eight years following a burglary in houghton regis.
liam Moriarty (top), 24, and Connor Moriarty (bottom), 22, both of no fixed abode, were sentenced to three years in prison and four years and nine months in prison respectively at luton Crown Court on friday, october 26, 2018 the brothers pleaded guilty to a burglary in Newbury road, houghton regis, while the homeowners were on holiday. four shotguns were taken from a gun safe, along with around £5,000 in cash. liam was identified after the incident was caught on CCtV, as a distinctive tattoo on his right arm was visible in the footage. scenes of Crime officers attended the address following the burglary and recovered a chisel. an examination revealed the dNa profile on the handle matched that of Connor. Connor also pleaded guilty to burglaries in lywood road, leighton Buzzard, and Brancker avenue, shortstown in June 2018. during both burglaries, the owner’s car and bank cards were taken with the cards
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Castle Comedy Bedford has some brilliant shows to finish the year off. On thursday November, there is a double headline special featuring two up and coming stars! In december look out for the Christmas Specials starring ivo graham (Live At The Apollo) and Pat Monahan (Show Me The Funny). Opening the November show is stephen Bailey. He is a comedian and television personality, whose friendly and open brand of gossipy humour has made him one of the most sought after acts on the UK comedy circuit today. He has just filmed his first comedy special for Comedy Central. Stephen is also the presenter of Channel 5 and 5Star’s new show Celebs on the Farm and is the resident agony aunt on Zoe Ball on Saturday/Sunday for ITV. “He’s an arch-bitch with a winning smile, everyone’s favourite gay best friend. Bailey’s confident,
funny & suitably rude” the reviews hub Closing the show is Sean McLoughlin, he is an acclaimed young comedian who has supported Ricky Gervais and Katherine Ryan on tour. His television appearances include Stand-Up Central, Live At The Comedy Store and he starred in a five-part series on Viceland. Sean has also made appearances at Just For Laughs in Montreal and headlined shows across Europe. “The best comedian you haven’t heard of.” time out Plus musical comedy sensation, george rigden and Paul revill will host the show. doors open 7.30pm, Show starts at 8.15pm and tickets are £10 (£8 NUS) or £18 which includes a pre show meal and glass of wine at the Gordon Arms. To book & information on the Christmas Specials go to www.castlecomedy.co.uk or call 07736 060541 Castle Comedy – Bringing Comedy Royalty to Bedfordshire.
Ivo Graham.
Pat Monahan
Laughing all the way to Christmas
Headlining the Jim Marshall Auditorium at The Stables, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, this month is danni Nicholls. The November 10 concert will be her first time headlining the venue’s main stage. danni, a former pupil of Mark Rutherford School Bedford, describes her music as ‘Americana’. So what exactly is Americana? “It’s a melting pot of American roots styles” says danni who goes on to quote Jed Hilly, CEO of the Americana Music Association who says you’ll know Americana “if you can taste the dirt through your ears,”. One of danni’s biggest musical influences is her grandmother, who has always had a love of country and rock n roll “I was brought up on this stuff; Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Elvis. I have mixed some other genres and influences in to create my own sound”. The past year has seen Bedfordborn and based danni Nicholls supporting the legendary Shakin’ Stevens on 28 dates of his major UK tour, opening for Lucinda Williams,
The Secret Sisters and playing prestigious festivals all over the world, the most recent being at The Long Road Festival. danni’s album ‘Mockingbird Lane’ was nominated ‘UK Album of the Year’ and danni herself ‘UK Artist of the Year’ by the Americana Music Association plus ‘Best Country/Folk Artist’ for the Unsigned Music Awards. Bob Harris, Radio 2 “absolutely love(s) the elegance and beauty of her music” with a growing reputation as one of the UK’s leading artists. danni has made several trips to Nashville, Tennessee teaming up with some of the best writers and musicians in the business, to co-write and record her songs. She has released two studio albums so far, ‘A Little Redemption’ (2013) and ‘Mockingbird Lane’ (2015) danni has also made a live album in conjunction with Vintage TV. Her next studio album ‘The Melted Morning’ is set for release Spring 2019. To see danni live with full band and special guests at The Stables on November 10th, book online at www.stables.org or contact The Box Office on 01908 280800
‘From The Jam’ featuring Bruce Foxton Bedford Corn Exchange Friday 16th November, doors at 7.30pm
2018 sees the 40th Anniversary of the release of ‘All Mod Cons’ the third album release by The Jam. Back for their another show at Bedford Corn Exchange following a sell-out show in 2017, this time round the band will be performing hits from the All Mod Cons album, including one of their most commercially successful singles, ‘down In The Tube Station At Midnight’. British Invasion Pop influences run throughout the album, including the bands’ take on The Kinks’ ‘david Watts’. This show will see the band perform tracks from the iconic album, followed by a selection of the classic hits and great album
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Mill Theatre, Mill Road, Sharnbrook MK44 1NP Monday 5 - Saturday 10 November at 7.30pm.
It’s just like your life... only funnier! This outrageous, puppet-filled, comedy musical about a university graduate finding his way in New York City is filled with hilarious songs, innovative dance moves and a rather ‘adult’ scene. When Princeton moves into a shabby area of New York, all the way out on Avenue Q, all he wants
tracks from across their fantastic catalogue. In 2000, Q magazine placed ‘All Mod Cons’ at Number 50 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever. The Jam had amazing chart success with 18 singles and 7 albums to make the top 40 in the United Kingdom from their debut in 1977 to their break up in 1982. Their last 5 albums were all top ten hits and their last 8 singles made it into the top 10. Those attending this gig can expect to hear masses of classic Jam hits such as down In The Tube Station At Midnight, Going Underground, Town Called Malice and The Modern World and many more… Tickets are available in person (booking fee free) from Slide Record Shop in the Arcade, Bedford, Mario’s Hair design in Kempston and online from seetickets
to do is find his purpose. But, as everyone knows, life doesn’t always turn out how you planned, but if you have an interesting array of friends in all col-ours, shapes and furs around you… Well, anything can happen! This is a truly gut-bustingly funny and unique show that will defi-nitely make you feel “special”. Sesame Street was never like this! All together now... the Internet is for... Parental guidance is suggested for children under 15 due to its adult content.
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Esquires are very pleased to announce the return of one of their favourites, The Eskies! Having graced the venue twice in the last couple of years, selling out room 2 in 2017, they come to the main stage for the first time! Hailing from dublin, The Eskies bring their unique brand of folk noir/gypsy jazz/sea shanty and swaggering stage spectacle to ballrooms and booze houses far and wide. The release of their second album “And don’t Spare The Horses” on Absolute Record has cemented their position of one of the best emerging artists from Ireland. Last year saw them play over 40 festivals in five countries, tour Ireland, UK, Netherlands and Switzerland as well as being invited to the influential new music festival Eurosonic Festival. Other notable festival performances included Glastonbury Main Stage Avalon, Main Stage Cambridge and Bestival.
Saturday 3rd November
A year long exhibition celebrating Polish Independence The Higgins Bedford 11th November 2018 – 11th November 2019: Celebrating 100 Years of Polish Independence – An Exhibition of Polish Heritage in Bedford
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Polish Independence, established after the First World War, The Higgins Bedford presents an exhibition celebrating and exploring the shared stories of Bedford’s Polish community. The exhibition opens on 11th November 2018 in the Great Bedfordians Gallery and is free to visit.
The exhibition includes a film featuring ‘history keepers’ – young people from the Polish community who have been trained to interview parents, grandparents and older people about their experiences of migration, early lives in Poland and journeys to Bedford.
The Higgins Bedford has worked in collaboration with the Polish British Integration Centre (PBIC) and the Heritage Lottery Fund to launch the MYId Project, which has provided training workshops for young people to collect and showcase the stories, artefacts, and photographs presented in this exhibition.
Bedford Borough Cllr Sarah-Jayne Gallagher said ‘This project has uncovered some remarkable stories of survival and adventure that will now be part of the museum archive – a wonderful way for Bedford to celebrate its Polish Heritage.’
Brix & the Extricated +The Metatrons Esquires, Bedford Sunday 4th November
The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Charity Concert, this year in aid of:
Companions Real Bread Featuring: FourHymn - a Male vocal quartet, and the Bedford Salvation Army musicians Sunday 2nd December 2018 3PM Child focused with puppets 6:00PM All age carol concert Entrance is free and a collection for the nominated charity will be taken up during each concert. The Salvation Army, Commercial Road, Bedford MK40 1QS Registered Charity Number 214779 and in Scotland SC009359
Fans of THE FALL & POST-PUNK are in for a treat - The Roar Club & Pad Presents have joined forces again to bring Brix to Esquires. Brix E. Smith was lead guitarist and major song writer for post punk band The Fall and those lucky enough to have seen her support the Jesus & Mary Chain in September last year know this is not to be missed. Brix & The Extricated were formed in 2014 by vocalist/guitarist Brix Smith-Start and the legendary bass player Stephen Hanley. Stephen’s brother Paul joined on drums reigniting the Hanley Brother powerhouse rhythm section. The addition of Steve Trafford on guitar brought together these influential, former members of The Fall. The line-up was completed with the addition of Irish guitarist Jason Brown. The starting point was reclaiming classic songs from the Fall back catalogue, written by members of the Extricated, which had not been played for 30 years. Tickets for both shows from Seetickets, Esquires Bar, Slide Record Store & Mario’s Hair design
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Friday 23rd November from 7.00pm A night of fun, relaxation and style whilst fundraising for the amazing Refuge Charity Food and a glass of Prosecco £10 per person Tickets available from Flootes PLEASE CALL TO BOOK
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Christmas spirit with Danesborough Chorus
The danesborough Chorus promises you a warm welcome at its Christmas concert in St Mary’s Church, Woburn, on Saturday 15th december, at 7.30 p.m. Our heart-warming evening of seasonal music also features Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols, with the rare treat of a solo harpist, Elizabeth Bass, and Holst’s charming Christmas day - a choral fantasy on old carols. The concert is conducted by Ian Smith and accompanied
by John Witchell on the piano and organ, with perhaps a memorable reading to touch or amuse you, perhaps even bring a nostalgic tear to your eye, capturing that special atmosphere of Christmas. Tickets are £12 (centre) and £9 (side) and £5 for under 18s, all unreserved, including a glass of wine or soft drink and a mince pie. For tickets, phone 01525 376760; or send stamped addressed envelope to danesborough Tickets, 26 Melfort drive, Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 2XN, stating number and price(s) of tickets required together with cheque made payable to ‘danesborough Chorus’. www.danesborough.org.uk
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quarry theatre p Gregg Wallace: Doesn’t get tougher than this
The star of BBC’s MasterChef, Inside The Factory and Eat Well For Less takes to the stage for this brand new live show mixing hilarious behind the scenes tales with demonstrations and audience fun and games. Join Gregg as he answers the questions you’ve always wanted to ask, shares classic anecdotes and dishes up a sumptuous serving of MasterChef’s juiciest bits. Complete with a Q&A, this really is a must-see event for any foodie and Gregg fan! Premium tickets (including signed merchandise) and limited VIP meet and greet tickets also available – book early!
7.30pm Saturday 10th November
John Challis, of Only Fools and Horses fame
Enjoy an intimate evening with John Challis, one of the nation’s greatest comedy actors, best known as Boycie in BBC1’s Only Fools and Horses. In this one-off show the national treasure will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career. John has worked with biggest names in show business, he’ll be spilling the beans about Only Fools and Horses co-stars like Sir david Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst and fellow performers like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Oliver Reed and George Best. He’ll also recall tales from his time in dr Who, Coronation Street.
7.30pm, Friday 16th November
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25th November
FOOD SERVED Monday to Friday 12 noon to 2.30pm & 6.30pm to 9.00pm Saturday 12 noon to 3pm Sunday 12 noon to 4pm 17 Newnham Street, Bedford MK40 3JU 01234 353295 info@castlebedford.co.uk www.castlebedford.co.uk castlebedford castlebedford
WELCOME TO THE PRINCE OF WALES A traditional village pub situated in the heart of Bromham, serving a selection of real ales, wines, home made dishes, large enclosed garden & car park.
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WHAT’S ON Pie Night from 5.30pm Thursday 15th November 29th November Booking advised.
Burger Night from 5.30pm Thursday 8th November 22nd November 6th December Booking advised.
Ask the bar staff about our party menu NOW OPEN ALL DAY EVERY DAY - Food Times Monday - Friday 12 noon 2.30pm & 5.30pm - 9pm Saturday 12 noon - 3pm & 6pm - 9pm • Sunday 12 noon to 6pm
Fish Night from 5.30pm Wednesday 14th November
Prince of Wales, 8 Northampton Road, Bromham MK43 8PE 01234 822 447 www.theprinceofwalesbromham.co.uk Prince of Wales Bromham
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A half day workshop exploring the relationship between autism and diet, focussing on the impact that sensory issues have on this often challenging area. Course objectives: • To more fully understand the impact of sensory processing difficulties on the lives of autistic individuals • To explore resources and strategies to support health and wellbeing when diet is an issue •To know when to ask for professional input 10:00am - 12:45pm Monday 19th November The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH . £15.00 for members of Autism Bedfordshire or £20.00 for non-members. Call 01234 214871 to book and pay for your place. PLACES MUST BE BOOKED AND PAID FOR IN ADVANCE.
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–––––––––––––––––––– CRAFT FAYRE Westoning Village hall on saturday 10th November, 10:30am to 3:30pm. FREE ENTRY. Variety of craft stalls including woodturning, hand made bags, Christmas gifts, general crafts, Hand crafted cards, knitting, lucky bags, homemade sweets, jams & preserves, homemade cakes, jewellery, light lunches, tea coffee and cakes. Proceeds to St Mary Magdalene Church.
–––––––––––––––––––– BUGGY FIT CL ASSES Thursday 1pm-2pm the Weatherly Centre orchard Close Biggleswade sg18 0Ne Email: robyn1.sg@gmail.com or 0300 300 5125. Tuesday 12-2pm saxon Pool and leisure Centre, Biggleswade £2 per session
WALKING FOOTBALL
Tuesday 2pm-3pm @ saxon Pool & leisure Centre, Biggleswade £1.50 per session Please note: all classes are subject to change, physical.activity@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
MK41 8eB Its good fun for only £2.50 including refreshments No partner required. Ron Law 01234 825574 www.bedfordfolkdanceclub.com
Christ the King Parish hall harrowden road, Bedford MK42 0sP sat 10th Nov
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9am to noon. entry 50p Refreshments available, Tables £5 - must be prebooked. For information call on 01234 965497 ––––––––––––––– friday 23rd Nov
TABLE TOP SALE
AFTERNOON VINTAGE TEA
2pm to 4pm Admission £3 - Tea, home-made cake and dancing For Information call 01234 404563
by Amanda Goody 7.15 p.m. drama hall, Mark rutherford school Wentworth drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– SANDY WALKS 4 HEALTH Sandy Walks 4 Health meet every Wednesday. These are free short walks ofabout an hour, with a trained walk leader. No need to book; just turn up. Walks start at 10am, meeting in SandyLibrary in the Town centre. For more information contact: Cathy Bailey 01767 692182, or Jane Janaway 01767 691455, or Mike Fayers (Health walks manager) 01234 832619
–––––––––––––––––––– SANDY CONSERVATIVE BOWLING CLUB Our well-established and friendly club with one of the best greens in the county is situated behind the Conservative Club in Bedford Road. We are always happy to welcome new members, whether experienced or new bowlers who will be offered coaching. for further details Phone 01767 680697
–––––––––––––––––––– MAYFLOWER 50+ SOCIAL CLUB We meet 2-4 pm on Wednesdays at the Labour Hall, Crab Lane, and 2-4pm Fridays at St Andrews Church - both have disabled access. We also run a lighthearted bingo 2-4pm at the Labour Hall on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month. We play games, cards etc. or just socialise. We have occasional speakers and outings. Entrance £1.50 (plus £1 if bingo) and door-to-door minibus transport is available at £1.50 return. Please contact Iris on 01767 318434 or call or text Brian on mobile 07988 822678 or landline 01767 448954 BigglesWade WeeKly luNCh CluB We meet every Wednesday 12-1.45 in the Labour Hall, Crab Lane to enjoy a hot 2 course meal and good company. Food is supplied by a local school. door to door transport is available at £1.50 and the meal costs £5. Mainly for over 50s. For more details contact Shirley Legate on 01767 448954 or 07988 822678.
Play bowls at this friendly local club adjacent to Sandy Village Hall. Excellent green. Experienced and new bowlers welcome. Coaching available. More details: secretary Michael groom: 01767 227523 sandytownbowlingclub.org.uk
together with invited soloists, will be performing in aid of Bedford Hospital 7.30pm saturday 15th december at st. Peter’s Church, de Parys avenue, Bedford. Tickets £10 adults, £7 for students and £4 for the under 18s and over 60s and includes mince pie and hot or cold drink. Tickets will not be available at the door, get yours by email at djfscott@yahoo.co.uk. Tickets are selling fast, so be quick. For more information about the choir please call 01234 781010
DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY SOCIETY
Wednesdays from 7.30pm-10.00pm at Kempston east Methodist Church New members welcome For further details contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 or brianwoodcock@btinternet.com
Open to all. 01234 853262
Wednesday November 28th
THE BIG XMAS BINGO thursday december 13th. Tickets available from dec. 1st
KEMPSTON HAMMERS SSC New years eve 2018
The VIPeas
Tickets available soon
Chapel hall, Bedford road, sandy. 7pm till 9pm. For more information on joining the group please email the group: Sandyukulelegroup1@gmail.com www.Sandyukulelegroup.com
–––––––––––––––––––– POTTON L ADIES CLUB meets on the first tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Mill lane Pavilion, Mill lane, Potton. sg19 2Pg We have a range of speakers, a lunch club & numerous day trips. Visitors are always welcome for £5, to include light refreshments.
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A brand new Mulberry Handbag and other fantastic prizes! in 2019 i will be running the london Marathon and raising funds in aid of guide dogs for the Blind for full details & to give your support, please visit: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ stevesmarathonraffle or contact steve at smraffle2019@gmail.com
–––––––––––––––––––– AUTUMN QUIZ EVENING friday 2nd November in the Church rooms, sandy at 7.30pm in aid of The Leprosy Mission. Teams to consist of a maximum of 6 persons which must be pre-booked with Colin osborne (01767 682032). Admission £2.50p.
Kempston east Methodist hall. there will also be a Parade on sunday february 10th at 10:30am An open invitation is extended to ALL past members. Please spread the word! For details or to attend, please contact dave Simms on 07985643678 or kempstonbb.pma@gmail.com PRIORY METHOdIST CHURCH
AUTUMN/ CHRISTMAS FAIR saturday 3rd November 10.00am – 2.00pm
Many stalls selling cakes and preserves, cards, gifts, paintings, crafts and others. Raffle, competitions, activities for children, refreshments and lunches. Entry is £1 (accompanied children free). Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Avenue, Bedford. All proceeds to the Church.
–––––––––––––––––––– 3T’S TODDLER GROUP We are a (non-profit making) toddler group who meet at Centenary hall, 104 Bedford road, Kempston on tuesday from 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm (term time only) Contact: debbie on 07975 –772-058 or Suzanne on 01234-857467.
Walks for beginners and those looking to improve Two regular weekly walks of 40 – 90 minutes Wednesdays at 10.00am Walking with John and his team dan Albone Car Park, Shortmead Street SG18 0BQ thursdays at 10.00am Walking with Rosario and his team from Stratton School, Eagle Farm Road SG18 8JB for those looKiNg to do a serious WalK of 5 Miles Plus: tuesday afternoon at 2pm Booking essential (This walk is not part of Walk 4 health and walkers walk at their own risk) Walking with Janette: approx. 90 mins. Start points vary – phone or email Janette for details Janette sibley Tel: 07771 540117 email: janette@sibley.me.uk Mike fayers Bedfordshire Health Walks Manager, Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity Tel: 01234 832619 email: mikef@bedsrcc.org.uk The Old School, Cardington. MK44 3SX
Thompson piano 7.45pm, thursday 15 November Bedford school Music recital hall Tickets £18, Students 18-24 £5, Under 18 £2 on the door or from 01234 261811 www.bedfordmusicclub.co.uk
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FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT
every tuesday 1.10pm-1.50pm until November 27 Come and listen to talented musicians from the Royal Academy and the Royal College in this beautiful church. The church café opens at midday.
the letter box at the junction of The Crescent and The Green. The walk is a first level gentle walk so we do about 30 – 40 minutes in the flat fields beyond Beeston Green. I will walk as slowly as the slowest person needs. It’s a ‘just turn up’ walk. Gillian Wilkes 07890 232685 grewilkes@gmail.com
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TENNIS FOR
BEGINNERS CHILDREN – ADULTS SENIORS EXPERIENCED PLAYERS Jack: 01767 692242 www.biggleswadetennis.co.uk
ALL WELCOME
We invite all stroke survivors & their carers to join our
–––––––––––––––––––– Meetings are held at stonecroft, st swithins Way, sandy on the third Monday of each month 7.30pm. Transport can be arranged. Speakers, outings & entertainment througout the year. Please contact 01767 680503 for further imformation.
IVEL STROKE CLUB
Wednesdays 8pm to 10 pm £2 per session – first evening free No partner required. Beginners welcome. the reading room, 1, Barkers lane, Bedford. Ring Pat 01234 308224 for more details.
ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH KEMPSTON
AFTERNOON TEA & A GUIDED TOUR
of this historic church to visiting groups of 10 or above at a cost per head of £7.95. Contacts are Janet Fardell on 01234 855158 or Frances Leonard on 01234 852480
Town Hall, Bedford Road For further information telephone: 01234 857011
–––––––––––––––––––– BIddENHAM GARdENERS ASSOCIATION tuesday 20th November at 7.30 Biddenham Village hall
‘A–Z OF ROSES’
By Simon White Visitors very welcome Admission £5 per meeting – includes Raffle & refreshments www.biddenhamgardenersassociation.org.uk.
Ladies Circle is a membership club for women aged 18 to 45 who want to make new friends, have lots of fun, do things t Whether you’re new to the Biggleswade area, or are just looking to broaden your social life. The group is a perfect way of getting more out of life. Members include single and married women, those with children and those without, working and not working,everyone’s welcome to come along and just be themselves! Upcoming events: 1st November – get into the Christmas spirit with our Christmas Pudding night 8th Nov – iKea eco your 10th Nov – Craftanoon – fundraiser for MiNd – check out our facebook page for more details 22nd Nov – Christmas paper wreath making 13th dec – Christmas present wrapping evening Email: biggleswadecircle@gmail.com Twitter: @BwadeCircle. Facebook: Biggleswade Ladies Circle. Tel: Sarah MId BEdS. FLOWER CLUB
–––––––––––––––––––– CHRISTMAS DEMONSTRATION
by Mr. Lee Berrill thursday 8th November at 7.45pm in flitwick Village hall Visitors welcome £10.00 includes wine and mince pie. Contact Marion Tucker tel 01234 742396 for more details. 07525536464
–––––––––––––––––––– BLACK CRICKET KIDS CLUB –––––––––––––––––––– Great for aspiring animal keepers, entomologists and herpetologists. first Wednesday of every month in shortstown Village hall, southcote, shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0Ql. Fun, educational and entertaining sessions for children aged 5 - 13 who love animals, pets and wildlife. Children with SENd are warmly welcomed and sessions are differentiated to meet individual needs. Sessions are £5 per child (siblings £3). Registration is required. www.blackcricket.co.uk/kids-club www.facebook.com/blackcricketkidsclub Email: kidsclub@blackcricket.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– TIDDLYWINKS TODDLER PLAYGROUP
Meeting at Kempston hammers sports & social Club every thursday 9.30 till 11.00am school term time only All children welcome from new born to preschool age. Large range of toys,activities and a craft table. Refreshments supplied for both children and carers. Non profit making playgroup If your require further information just come along or ring Ruth on 01234 854657
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–––––––––––––––––––– KEMPSTON SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB –––––––––––––––––––– dANCING, WHIST, BINGO Meets Wednesday 10am-12noon WINTER LIGHTS Friday 10am-4.00pm OUTING CENTENARY HALL, behind Kempston sunday 25th November to aNglesey aBBey in aid of The Leprosy Mission. Full details from Colin Osborne (Tel: 01767 682032).
Sandy Town Council presents the last in a series of talks on the Bedfordshire Regiment in World War 1 to commemorate the last year of the centenary of the Great War. Talks given by Steve Fuller (local Bedfordshire Regiment Historian and Author) tuesday 6th November 2018 “We will remember them” - the sandy War Memorial. some of the stories hidden in the memorial’s stone. The Council Chamber, Sandy Town Council. 7.30pm Start, refreshments provided. £2.50 per ticket, per talk. Available from Sandy Town Council places are limited telephone: 01767 681491 or email: admin@sandytowncouncil.gov.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– 60TH –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– ANNIVERSARY REUNION MUSIC ON IRISH CEILI AND of the 1st Kempston Boys’ Brigade will THURSDAYS take place on SET DANCING –––––––––––––––––––– Fenella Humphreys violin, Robert saturday, february 9th 2019, 7pm at
–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– SANDY THE SANDY BIGGLESWADE ASTRONOMICAL UKULELE GROUP WALK 4 HEALTH SOCIETY Meet every friday at the Baptist REGULAR WEEKLY WALKS Founded in 2014 by residents of Sandy and surrounding areas, we are a group of keen astronomers of all abilities. We meet on the first Thursday of every month at Mamas Coffee Shop (High Street, Sandy) and have regular viewing sessions on the grounds of Sandye Place Academy. You don’t need to own a telescope to join in. Club members are always willing to share their equipment and expertise, and if you become a member our club telescopes are available for hire for a small fee. Wrap up warm and we’ll see you there!
come along and join the fun
–––––––––––––––––––– SANDY TOWN BOWLING CLUB
–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– BEESTON WALK –––––––––––––––––––– do your BiNs go out More FOR HEALTH KEMPSTON AND thaN you? theN ladies –––––––––––––––––––– We meet every Monday at 9.00 a.m. by CirCle is for you!
–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– THE IVEL BINGO BEREAVEMENT Kempston hammers Club (Cutler) SUPPORT CENTRE Fun, friendly bingo with Eyes down at 8pm
HAS A LOVEd ONE dIEd? Perhaps we can help you at our drop-in centre at: The Community Rooms, Baptist church, 24 London Road, Biggleswade SG18 8EB Wednesdays 10am – 12 noon Telephone: Carole or Jill on 07704 734225 for more information. • A place of friendship, compassion and understanding. • Fully trained bereavement support volunteers are always on hand to listen while you talk through your grief. • Somewhere to meet others coping with bereavement issues. • Come and make new friends
BURNABY – VICTORIAN SUPERMAN’
KEMPSTON GARDENS ASSOCIATION
If you are interested gardening why not come along to our meetings. We meet the second Wednesday of most months of the year in All Saints Church Hall, Cemetery Road Kempston. We have speakers and demonstrations covering every aspect of gardening For further information contact Trevor on
01234 856040 or Marian on 01234 855288
–––––––––––––––––––– POTTON L ADIES’ CLUB meets the first tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Mill lane Pavilion, Mill lane, Potton. sg19 2Pg We have a range of speakers, a lunch club & numerous day trips. Visitors are always welcome for £5, to include light refreshments.
–––––––––––––––––––– WORLD SHIP SOCIETY Kempston Constitution Club 196A Bedford Road, Kempston 3rd THURSdAY in the month 21 November 2018 Branch social evening at the King William PH Kempston 12 december 2018 Alan Pepper giving his presentation “Christmas Fare 2018” Please note this is the SECONd Wednesday of the month. Telephone: 01234 352014
BEDFORD BRANCH
BEdFORd RSPB LOCAL GROUP Meet at ara club, Manton lane Bedford MK41 7Pf. thursday 15th November 7.30pm Lloyd Peck presents
‘THE ANTARCTIC’
Lloyd is a scientist with the British Antarctic survey and will talk on how animals & humans adapt to extreme cold. Suitable for Experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential. Reg. Charity No. 207076, more info www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford
MOGGERHANGER MEETING PLACE
CORAL’S AFTERNOON TEA
thursday 15th November in the church, from 2.30 to 4.00 pm. Come and enjoy the freshly made cakes and scones made by Coral and friends. Cost £2.50 per person, the net proceeds going equally to the church upkeep funds and St. John’s Hospice.
tuesday 27th November. the meetings are held in the church, 10.00 – 12.00 and are open to all – villagers and ‘neighbours’. The current project is new-born babies’ hats for Bedford Hospital Maternity Unit, but you can also bring your own work. Contact Jane on 641501 for more information or to suggest a project you’d like the group to work on.
KNIT & NATTER
MOGGERHANGER WALKERS
thursday, 22nd November Blunham to Great Barford, one of the sections of The Ringers’ Walk. Meet at Moggerhanger church at 10.00. For more information – or to give us details of an interesting new walk you know of, even if it’s a bit further afield – dorothy (640242), Jo (641184) or Judith (640124).
7th, 14th, 21st and 28th November. This group meets every term-time Wednesday except half-term week, from 9.00 to 10.00 in the church. There are tea/coffee and biscuits available @ £1, with fruit juice for your pre-school children and toys available for them. The rest of the term: 5th, 12th december.
MUMS & DADS
–––––––––––––––––––– SANDY FLOWER CLUB Monday 12th November 2018 Practical evening – We will be making a floral decoration incorporating a small wreath ring. Club will provide the wreath ring, Oasis and dish. Members and visitors will need to bring a suitable material to cover the wreath ring e.g. ribbon, wool, raffia or strips of material, in the colour/s of your choice, flowers and foliage (real or artificial). Starts at 7.30pm – Visitors welcome at £5.00 entrance on the door. There will be a raffle and tea/coffee. Conservative Bowls Club pavilion (rear of the Conservative Club, Bedford rd.) for more information please call: sue alexander: tel. 01767 699729 or follow us on facebook
–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– WREST PARK TRINITY CHURCH VOLUNTEER OPEN thursday 1st November there will be a short service at 11.30 in the church this DAYS will be followed by the monthly lunch at 12noon (Tickets for the december lunch will be on sale as this event is a TICKET ONLY lunch) There might be a concert after the december lunch yet to be confirmed. sunday 4th November the service at 10.30 will be a cafe style service and will be led by Mr. Michael Carr A ‘Bring and Share lunch will follow. At 3 p.m there will be a Celebration in Music & Words to mark the end of WW1 Music and words performed by TAGS (Thursday Afternoon Group Singers) and Singtastic, Entrance is £5 and light refreshments will be served. The monies raised will be donated to The Royal British Legion and Help the Heroes. sunday 11th November the service at 9.30 will be a communion service and will be led by Rev. dalwyn Attwell. At 10.45 there are will be a service in the Market square to Commemorate remembrance sunday. saturday17th November Messy church will take place the theme being ‘Remembering’ from 10.30 till about 12.30 after lunch for which donations will be received to cover costs. Children MUST be accompanied by adults for the whole session. sunday November 18th The service at 10.30 will be led by members of the church and at this service the Shoebox Appeal will be collected. The service at 6p.m will be an informal service and will be led by Mr. Craig Gaffney. Hopefully Trinity Band will accompany. sunday 25th November This is the Church Anniversary and the service at 10.30 will be led by Rev. Andrew Hollins (Superintendent) and will include communion.
January 2019. this will be held at Wrest Park in the ante-library of the Mansion house on saturday 19th January from 12 -2pm. Would you like to be a part of an outstanding team? Would you like to spend time in one of England’s most prestigious and fascinating Gardens with a story that spans over 600 years? Would you like to share your enthusiasm and love of history? Would you like to meet like-minded people and try something new? Then why not come and volunteer for English Heritage at Wrest Park. Whether it is welcoming and chatting to visitors or telling the stories of our unique house and garden, there are plenty of ways to get involved here at Wrest Park. Come along to our open day and find out more about what’s involved and how you can help our visitors ‘Step into England’s Story’. BEdFORd NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION 2.30pm tuesday 20th November addison Centre, Kempston Plenty of parking space available We are celebrating 40 years of the BNTA Come and join us. We have a speaker who • was on ‘this is your life’ • was a torch bearer at the olympics • is involved in motor racing for the disabled He is David Butler
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“CORDITE, CASTROL R AND THE OLYMPICS” Come to hear him. Everyone welcome
By Eric McClaughlin friday 30th November @ 7.30.pm stonecroft hall, st swithins Way sandy sg191BB Admission £2.50 including refreshments Members & Students free For further details contact 01767 680171. Mayor of saNdy’s
–––––––––––––––––––– ROY ORBISON CHARITY TRIBUTE NIGHT
The Mayor of Sandy, Cllr Michael Scott, will be holding a Charity tribute night on friday 23 November 2018 at sandy Conservative Club, Bedford road, sandy. The event will start at 7.30pm. All welcome. Tickets cost £16.50. For more information and to book please contact Sandy Town Council on 01767 681491 or admin@sandytowncouncil.gov.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– SANDY IN THE GREAT WAR EXHIBITION OF HISTORICAL PHOTOS Sandy Historical Research Group (SHRG) saturday 10th November. 10.00 am to1.00pm sandy town Council Chamber, Cambridge road, sandy’ Entrance only £2(Members free) Refreshments available.
–––––––––––––––––––– MUSIC FOR REMEMBRANCE SUNG BY CANTAMUS CHAMBER CHOIR Schubert, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Parry and others Conducted by Paul Edwards tuesday 13 November 7.45 pm st owen’s Church, Bromham sunday 18 November 3.15pm Christchurch Bedford Tickets at the door. details 01234 741871/07989 837819 Monday 19 November 7.30 pm
–––––––––––––––––––– FEMALE FELLERS: WOMEN WORKING IN THE FORESTS OF FIRST AND SECOND WORLD WAR BRITAIN Illustrated talk by Cherish Watton of Churchill College, Cambridge. st Peter’s hall, st Peter’s Church, de Parys avenue, Bedford MK40 2tX Free to HA members (Historical Association-Bedford). Others welcome with a donation of £3.00 details 07989 837819/01234 266839 saturday 24 November
–––––––––––––––––––– in aid of charities in the UK and abroad 10-4pm st Paul’s church, st Paul’s sq, Bedford, MK40 1sQ To book a stall contact 01234 340163 www.stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk/
CHRISTMAS FAIR
–––––––––––––––––––– CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 5th-9th december Theme:’Christmas Around the World’ st Paul’s church, st Paul’s sq, Bedford, MK40 1sQ In aid of the church and Bedford Hospitals Charity To book a tree now to decorate contact 01234 340163 daily CoMMuNity CoNCerts aNd CoMPetitioNs. Open Wed-Sat 10-5, Sunday 9th 12-4. £2.50. Under 16 free. Christingle Saturday 9th 4.30 pm Further details on https://bedfordhospitalcharity.org.uk/tree fest
–––––––––––––––––––– PHILHARMONIA CHAMBER PL AYERS’ CONCERT
friday 7th december 7.30 pm Works by Brahms (String Sextet), Piazzola, Gershwin, Porter In the magnificent setting of the Christmas Tree Festival st Paul’s church, st Paul’s sq, Bedford, MK40 1sQ Mulled wine & mince pies served. Tickets £16 incl programme from 01234 340163/01234 783181 https://bedfordhospitalcharity.org.uk/tree fest THE WILdLIFE TRUST - BEdFORd LOCAL GROUP
–––––––––––––––––––– ‘THE MAKING OF THE BEDFORDSHIRE L ANDSCAPE
the story behind the view’ - an illustrated talk by Brian Kerr Wednesday 14th November - Meeting at 7-15 pm for 7-30 pm start Priory Methodist Church hall, Newnham avenue Bedford MK41 9QJ Plenty of parking available in Church car park. No charge but voluntary contributions are appreciated. Further details available under Events on www.wildlifebcn.org or at 01234 266057
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NOVEMBER 1, 2018 BEDFORDSHIRE BULLETIN
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BLUES PUSHED ALL THE WAY BY A GRITTY HARTPURY OPPOSITION by Mark Wood
Bedford Blues ........26 (19) hartPury ...................24 (12)
a last-gasP hartpury penalty curled cruelly wide of the posts to reprieve relieved Bedford who hung on to claim a narrow 26-24 victory at goldington road on saturday.
Gritty Hartpury battled hard and pushed Bedford all the way in a rugged encounter that could have gone either way in a game made increasingly difficult by the filthy, cold weather. It was the third game in a row characterful Bedford had won by two points or less and dual-registered Saracens hooker, Tadgh McElroy, who scored the winning try, believes it speaks volumes about the Blues’ togetherness. He said: “It was really down to the last minute as you can see, but the fight from the lads and the hunger that everyone had in the game you kind of knew they weren’t going to get in. In games like that you’ve got to be tight as a group and as friends. It kind of showed at the end there how tight we are as a group.
“It just shows the kind of character we have in the squad when stuff doesn’t go our way. In the last nine minutes we go behind but we don’t give up, we stuck together and grafted. We just kept grinding and grinding and hard work paid off in the end.” The tightness of recent encounters are bringing all the players closer together, despite the announcement that former Premiership star Jamie Elliott has agreed a move away from the club, with Pro 14 side Zebre, based in Parma, Italy, his rumoured destination. “It just shows the quality of sides in this league,” continued McElroy. “It doesn’t really matter who you play, every week you have to play a good 80-minute performance.
NEVER GAVE UP
“That’s a good thing because it makes us a better team and brings us closer as players and it brings us closer as a pack, as a team and when we get into situations like that and it’s down to the last minute or two we’ve been in those situations before so we’re confident in the group that we can go and do it each week, week in, week out.” And he believes their battle-hardened nature on the field has been forged in training where they’ve learnt to excel in ‘fatigue’ situations. He added: “We work on it in training, when we’re fatigued we’re working hard and working on 80-85 minutes so I think we build the character and the strength of the squad in training – training extremely hard, we always work on different situations when we’re on fatigue and it just goes to show that all our hard work’s paying off week in, week out.”
Hartpury’s maul was in impressive former all afternoon and James Stephenson got the visitors off to an ideal start when he was driven over on three minutes and Luke Cozens was desperately unlucky to see his conversion attempt rebound off a post then the bar. Mark Flanagan and Will Hooley made a good break for Bedford and they took the lead on 10 minutes when dean Adamson’s fine weaving run ended in him reaching out to score, with Hooley’s wonderful touchline conversion making it 7-5. Flanker Huw Worthington was sin-binned for the hosts for repeated infringements and Hartpury took full advantage as a catch-anddrive move saw dan Murphy driven over with Cozens adding a great conversion. Hooley’s penalty midway through the half sailed wide before Bedford levelled the scores on 23 minutes with more great work from Adamson as he fended off a would-be tackle to score, only for Hooley to again miss from the tee. Repeated infringements from the visitors then saw Rupert Harden yellow-carded and, although they defended the subsequent lineout drive well, more Bedford pressure resulted in Josh Buggea forcing his way over
IMPRESSIVE MAUL
from close range on 33 minutes with Hooley converting to make it 19-12 at the break. The second half was somewhat of a turgid affair as the weather worsened and Hartpury got themselves right back into the game seven minutes in when Mike Wilcox’s grubber bounced fortuitously for Ed Sheldon to gather and score for an unconverted try. Hartpury’s impressive set-piece then put them in the driving seat as another catch-anddrive move provided Stephenson with his second score as Sam Leeming converted well. With just four minutes to go Bedford edged back in front as McElroy was driven over and Hooley held his nerve to convert and make it 26-24. As the clock ticked down, Hartpury continued to press for victory and, having sent one penalty to the corner, the next went for the sticks only for Leeming’s penalty to swerve agonisingly wide as Goldington Road erupted in joy, relief and surprise in equal measure. Hartpury forward Stephenson admitted the visitors were disappointed by the ultimate outcome, but felt it had made for an entertaining finish. He said: “I thought our maul had been so dominant that we were actually going to maul them over. But when we go that penalty, we’ve got two good kickers, and it’s one of those things, sometimes you get them, sometimes you don’t. But it’s probably quite good for the spectators because when matches get wet and horrible, most of the time people switch off, but I think that’s quite exciting.” despite the disappointment he refused to be too downhearted as he revealed they had realised their pre-game ambitions. He continued: “I think it’s largely positive because we know we’re not going to be the best club in the league, but we’ve got to try and get as many points as we possibly can especially with Leeds probably going to be resurgent with a bit more money given to them after Christmas. We’ve got to try and look to get every point we possibly can. And from what I hear Leeds have got one point
EVERY POINT IS VITAL
and we’ve got two points so that’s a good thing. “They’ve been in this league for such a long time haven’t they. What we said before the game was we were going to try and score four tries whatever happens, so that will give us one point, because it hasn’t really been working for us with what we’ve been doing recently. “We’ve not been coming away with any bonus points so we’ve been a bit disappointed. Four tries was our aim, we got four tries and a bonus point so happy in that respect, but disappointed what with our set piece we should have got the win there. But it’s closing out games and we’re not very good at closing out games yet because we haven’t been winning and it’s difficult to get into that mentality of closing out games. Although glad to score twice, Stephenson’s focus remains firmly on helping Hartpury to stave off relegation. He added: “It’s nice to get the stats up! It’s nice to get two tries but really they were team tries because I was on the end of a maul but I enjoyed it. I wasn’t blowing too hard today and that was enjoyable too, not being constantly out of breath! It was a good game and I enjoyed it, we came out on the wrong side but we got some points and that’s what’s crucial for us at the bottom of the table.”
Bedford: Lane, Hutler (davies 58), Coulson, Robling, Adamson, Hooley, dickson (C, Gliksten 64), McCarthy (Ellis 59), Fields (McElroy 53), Cooper (Penny 59), Carrick-Smith (Taylor 59), Flanagan, Worthington (Curry 53), Buggea, Williams. T: Adamson 10, 23; Buggea 33; McElroy 76. C: Hooley 10, 33, 77. hartPury:Wilcox, Foley, Eves, Leeming, Sheldon, Cozens, Bolt, Murphy (Flook 66), Tanner, Harden, Casson (Southon 73), Linsell (C), Stephenson (Morris 30-38, 51-62), Gilbert, Pashley (Wilson 38) Replacements not used: Stratford, Cochrane, Smith. T: Stephenson 3, 65; Murphy 15; Sheldon 52. C: Cozens 15; Leeming 65. Star man: Mark Flanagan. Referee: Matthew Carley. Attendance: 1,988.
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