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FORMER HATTER FORCED INTO EARLY RETIREMENT MeSSageS of support for Save Our town ambassador and former luton town player leon Barnett have been flooding in from the football family after he announced his retirement due to a heart condition.
The 32-year-old defender said this week that his heart rate reached almost 300 beats per minute during his final game for Northampton Town. Barnett grew up in the Runfold area of Doctors told him the condition would by Geoff Cox Luton and played for Bushmead Wanderers. make it “unsafe” for him to continue training and playing.
Luton Town tweeted on its official Twitter page on Monday: “The Hatters are sorry to hear the news about Leon Barnett a Town academy graduate who has gone on to have a fantastic career in the game! We wish him and his family all the best.” Northampton Town tweeted: “We are very sad to announce that defender Leon Barnett has been advised to retire from football because of a heart condition. As a club, we offer our full support to Leon and his family.” More support on social media came from other clubs that Barnett played for, including West Bromwich Albion, Norwich City and Wigan Athletic. Barnett, one of the Hatters’ biggest football exports of the past 20 years, was featured in Bedfordshire Bulletin earlier this month after he appeared in a Save Our Town video promoting the campaign for Power Court and Newlands Park. He said that Luton Town’s new 17,500seater stadium in the town centre was “long overdue”. Speaking of his heart problems after Monday’s announcement, he said: “It’s a bit of a shock, but it could’ve been worse. They told me if that was a normal person in a regular job they probably would’ve collapsed and fainted.” Barnett played more than 350 games across England’s top four divisions during his 16-year career, the most recent a 0-0 draw against Bury on October 2, and scored 16 goals. He had a device inserted into his chest after reporting tiredness during a Carabao Cup tie in August, and had data analysed by a cardiologist in October after experiencing
similar problems in the Cobblers’ League Two game against Bury. “They downloaded the data and found out that my heart rate was going just under 300 beats per minute, which is unbelievable,” he said. “They said because you play football and you’re quite fit you managed to stay on your feet, so it’s very fortunate that they’ve found it and handled it quite well.” Northampton say they will honour Barnett’s contract - which runs until the end of the season - while also giving him coaching opportunities at the club. “I’m obviously thankful. I wasn’t even thinking about the contract to be fair, obviously it’s a massive thing for them to still give me what I signed up for,” Barnett said. “They’ve been there the whole way through. I’m very thankful for everything they’ve done, so I need to repay them.”
He graduated through the Hatters’ youth ranks to make 70 first team appearances between 2002 and 2007 before he was transferred to West Brom for £2.5million. The player, who runs the Leon Barnett Football Academy, said in the Save Our Town video: “When I was at Luton there was talk of a stadium and people were umm-ing and ah-ing and saying should it be happening? “But you can see the team going in the right direction and Power Court is the perfect place to put a stadium.”
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Luton’s #saveourtown has a new website
A gROuP campaigning to see Luton regenerated has launched an improved ‘command centre’ website to spread their message of a bright new future for the town. #saveourtown has been raising awareness of the ‘once-ina-lifetime’ chance for major transformation with the Power Court and Newlands Park plans proposed by 2020 Developments – the property arm of Luton Town Football Club.
The schemes would boost the local economy by more than £250million a year, create 10,000 new jobs and revitalise the town with a host of community, leisure, entertainment and business facilities, including an 1,800-capacity music venue and a new football stadium. A date for a planning decision is still to be set, more than two years since the plans were unveiled, due, in part, to the continued objections of Capital and Regional, the owners of
The Mall shopping centre. But Luton Borough Council’s deputy leader, Sian Timoney, tweeted this week: “Hoping to be able to announce committee dates very soon! Thanks for all your patience in what has been a complex and unprecedented process.” Formed in May, #saveourtown has been focused on giving Lutonians and local people a voice to add to the 11,000 people who wrote to Luton Borough Council in support of the plans back in summer 2016 – a uK planning record. With much of their work publicised on social media, so far, the group has just relaunched its website to act as the command centre of their campaign activities – a move made to reach more people, particularly those that do not use social media. The site – created by local developers Digidoda and available at www.saveourtownluton.co.uk– includes: A latest news section A new, free newsletter subscription for updates straight to your inbox A new YouTube page Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Information on the Power Court and Newlands Park developments A supporters’ page and powerful comments from local people How to get involved (including downloadable campaign material) Nigel green, #saveourtown chairman, said: “When it comes to what’s best for Luton, we are focused on giving a voice to those that matter the most – local people. “The generous donations of supporters have been directly responsible for helping us do this and the creation of our new website is an extension of this passion for change. “Simpler to use and understand, the site is another tool to help us connect with our community and to demand the progress we all want and deserve. “We want everyone to feel part of the movement to transform our town and help put a sense of pride back into Luton, so we’d urge you to have a look for yourselves and share our website with your friends, family, colleagues, or anyone else that loves our town.”
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Starbucks to open in Harpur Centre cOFFee giant Starbucks is the latest addition to Harpur centre’s retail line up and you could WIn a year’s supply of coffee at the opening. Bedford’s first Starbucks outlet is opening in the heart of the Harpur Centre on Saturday 8th December, from 11am. The store will sell Starbucks’ full range of sandwiches, pastries and cakes as well as soft drinks and hot beverages,
including a selection of seasonal favourites. The opening is an excellent opportunity to provide an enhanced food and drink offer to shoppers, commuters and visitors in and around the centre. Plus, WIn a year’s supply of coffee by being one of the first 100 customer’s through the brand new set of doors. the Starbucks store will open at 11am – don’t miss out! Samantha Laycock, Harpur Centre’s Centre Manager,
commented: “The team at Harpur Centre are delighted to be opening the first Starbucks store in Bedford! We would like to invite all of the Centre’s visitors to come and join the celebrations whilst enjoying a warm drink and a slice of cake – we certainly will be.”
Samantha continued, “A lot of regeneration and investment is taking place at the centre recently and the opening of the worldwide favourite coffee shop demonstrates the centre’s diversity and attraction to international brands. We can’t wait
for completion of the redevelopment as we are certain it will support the growth of Bedford Town Centre as a whole.”
Dave Hodgson, Mayor of Bedford Borough, added “I congratulate Samantha and everybody at the Harpur Centre for the way they are overseeing their major refurbishment, which is a real vote of confidence in Bedford town centre. This will in turn bring more investment and jobs along with more retail and food and drink options for people, and this is another example of that.”
PCC wins bid for extra funding and gets £4.5m to fight serious crime BedFOrdSHIre’S Police and crime commissioner, Kathryn Holloway, has won her bid for £4.571m in a unique emergency funding application to the Home Office to cover the unprecedented cost of fighting gang, gun and knife crime in the county. The Policing Special grant was raised by the government to £93m in the Policing Settlement of December 2017. The fund has typically covered single events outside ‘business as usual’ for police forces, such as a terror attack, but Commissioner Holloway argued that the cost of fighting a surge in gun, gang and knife crime in Bedfordshire has represented just such a unique pressure on the Force.
“It’s genuinely a first that this type of grant is being paid to us at all: usually only single events which are not part of the usual workload of a force qualify for a Special grant but I’ve fought all year to land the argument that the nature of the gang, gun and knife issues we face represents precisely that extraordinary challenge for Bedfordshire Police. “I raised the argument that the Policing Settlement of December 2017 was inadequate for this Force with the Policing Minister, Nick Hurd, on the same day he announced it almost a year ago. I met him and the Police Funding team from the Home Office in February to lay out our case and ever since then the Chief Finance Officer and I, backed superbly by the Chief Constable, Jon Boutcher, have been battling to land our argument that emergency financial help is an absolute necessity for Bedfordshire Police. “I’m absolutely delighted that the Minister and the Home Office have been listening - as has the police watchdog (Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services) HMICFRS, who have to recommend that a bid is accepted, and that my bid for £4.571m is to be granted in full.
“This will cover the entire cost of Op Boson, the Force’s specialist response to gang, gun and knife crime, which has placed an unprecedented strain on us over the past two years, together with the spend on this area calculated for this financial year,” said the PCC. Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said: “This is fantastic news for Bedfordshire Police and will pay the Force back some of the additional costs we have had to pay to respond to those serious and complex issues, including guns, gangs and knife-crime, that we are not currently adequately financed to deal with. “The funding issues faced by this Force are no secret and we have worked hard to highlight the issues of being a rurallyfunded force having to deal with complex crime challenges usually seen in large metropolitan areas. “Nationally, policing is facing broader and more complex demand that it has ever seen before. I hope this is an indication of the recognition of the support that national policing desperately requires.” Bedfordshire Police’s Chief Finance Officer, Phil Wells, worked closely with the Home Office throughout 2018 to provide evidence to support the PCC’s argument concerning the unique challenge which fighting gun, gang and knife crime is representing for the Force. The emergency bid will not end Bedfordshire Police’s financial woes as it covers money which has already largely been spent but it does protect the Force from an overspend this financial year. “It gives me breathing space with the budget as we had been heading for a substantial overspend. It does not mean that I will let up on my argument either in public or private - over our core funding position, both before the announcement next month of our 2019/20 budget (together with that for other forces) and beyond,” said Commissioner Holloway. “If the settlement for next year falls short of the £10m per annum I have evidenced fully that Bedfordshire Police needs and I am given the flexibility to
raise the precept without spending approximately £1 million on a referendum, I will not hesitate to do so to make up the difference. “I am determined to do all that I possibly can as Bedfordshire’s PCC to get funding for the 300 officers and 80 detectives that we have provided evidence to the Home Office that we need to bring us to a level which is simply comparable with forces facing the same challenges and to support our officers and staff in everything that they do for the public in Bedfordshire. “But it’s very good to be sharing some positive financial news for once as this could have been a Black Friday announcement for Bedfordshire Police and instead it’s been a very welcome Christmas present!” she said. The Commissioner also praised the work of the county’s MPs in supporting her in making Bedfordshire Police’s case to Ministers on a cross party basis. “The South West Bedfordshire MP Andrew Selous has been outstanding in his ongoing efforts to draw attention to the plight of Bedfordshire Police, whose funding and officer numbers are simply inadequate for the very serious crime challenges it faces including the third highest terror threat in the country, serious organised crime imported from London and overseas via the M1 and A1, national rail services and Luton Airport and very significant gun supply and county line drug dealing activity to and from the capital. Nadine Dorries, in Central Bedfordshire, and Alistair Burt in North Bedfordshire have also kept attention on the issue with the Policing Minister, Home Secretary and now Chancellor. “Bedford Labour MP Mohammad Yasin asked a question in the House about my Special grant bid and Kelvin Hopkins in Luton also wrote on my behalf to the Policing Minister. I’m enormously grateful to every one of them for their support on a cross party basis, which is one thing which I believe helped to make Bedfordshire’s argument
stand out. “We now just need to wait until next month to see whether the Chancellor was also listen-
ing and whether he understands the absolutely genuine case for funding assistance for Bedfordshire Police moving
forward and that this is contained in the new Policing Settlement,” said Commissioner Holloway.”
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Men jailed after Luton man gets 14 years Special Constable for sex abuse offences uncovers village cannabis farm TWO men have been sentenced to nine months in prison after pleading guilty to the cultivation of cannabis at an address in South grove, Wymington, following the discovery of more than 200 cannabis plants. Stiliano Zeu, 26, and Dhimiter Cinari, 24, both of no fixed address, pleaded guilty at Luton Crown Court on Tuesday,November 20. 2018, after an investigation revealed the pair had been abstracting electricity to power what officers described to be a sophisticated set up. Special Constable Ash Harris made the discovery after acting on intelligence from the community. While in the process of applying for a warrant for the property he received information that the men were at the location and, together with support from PCSO Max Dalton, detained both men. The address had been kitted out with a large amount of lighting, heating and ventilation equipment. Zeu and Cinari had bypassed the electricity meter to grow 116 mature
cannabis plants, varying in height between four to six feet, and approximately 125 smaller sapling cannabis plants. Special Constable Ash Harris said: “Over 200 plants were discovered and disposed of before they reached the drugs markets after responding to community concerns. We hope this acts as a deterrent to others and shows that crime does not pay.” Detective Constable guy SteelJessop who led the investigation said: “Drugs have a huge adverse effect on our communities and we are committed to tackling those involved in the supply. “These men also endangered their own lives, and those of others, by irresponsibly bypassing the electricity supply in the property. “This was a well-run operation and I am pleased the pair have been brought to justice. We won’t tolerate the possession or supply of drugs in our county and we urge anyone with any concerns about such activity in their area to report it to us.”
Blue Badge conviction for Care Home Manager A LOCAL care home deputy manager has been ordered to pay £800 after pleading guilty to misusing a Blue Badge, which belonged to a resident of the care home. During the hearing at Luton Magistrates Court on the 6th November 2018, the court heard how Lisa Burnapp, of Boxgrove Priory, Bedford parked in a designated disabled bay in Allhallows in Bedford Town Centre after dropping a colleague off in town to run some errands. She had parked displaying a Blue Badge belonging to a resident of the care home where she works, without the badge holder having travelled with them. The Court also heard that this was the second time Lisa Burnapp had been prosecuted for Blue Badge offences, following an earlier
conviction in 2015 for fraudulently amending the expiry date on a Blue Badge belonging to the care home. In passing sentence the Court ordered that Lisa Burnapp pay a fine of £500, with a victim surcharge of £50 and pay £250 in costs. Cllr Michael Headley, Portfolio Holder for Finance at Bedford Borough Council said “It is an offence to misuse a Blue Badge, and takes parking spaces away from those who need them. “The Blue Badge scheme exists to help those with mobility issues, and the Council will continue to enforce against those who commit Blue Badge fraud.” If you know someone committing Blue Badge Fraud you can report them via the Council’s website or by emailing Fraud@bedford.gov.uk
Manton Lane footbridge returns MAYOR Dave Hodgson has announced that as part of comprehensive traffic decongestion plans a new footbridge will be installed over Manton Lane in Bedford. A previous footbridge was replaced over ten years ago with a pedestrian crossing in an infamous move by the former County Council, despite the fact that the location already suffered from severe traffic congestion on a daily basis. Local Councillors and local residents argued strongly at the time that the removal of the bridge would exacerbate the congestion at this notorious traffic hotspot. Sure enough, as local motorists know, the loss of the bridge did indeed prove to worsen congestion in this notori-
ous area for peak-time traffic. Now, as part of a range of measures in the area to tackle the congestion suffered daily by motorists under the Transporting Bedford 2020 Programme, the Council will install a new footbridge, removing a contributory factor in the build-up of traffic. Other works planned across the three key junctions in this area including extra capacity, remodelling of the roundabouts and more. Construction of the footbridge is subject to planning permission and completion of an agreement with the Harpur Trust, which runs Bedford Modern School on either side of the road. The bridge is scheduled to be installed in the early part of 2020.
a 71-year-Old man from luton has been handed a 14year prison sentence after being pleading guilty to five counts of child sexual offences dating back more than 20 years. derek cooper, of Wellington Street, was sentenced on Friday, november 23, 2018, at luton crown court for sexually abusing a boy over five years in the 1990s. the abuse started when the victim was
only eight years old. an investigation was launched after the victim found the courage to come
forward, and cooper was subsequently arrested and charged, before pleading guilty to two counts of gross indecency with a boy under the age of 14 and three counts of indecent assault on a boy under the age of 14. He also pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order. detective constable tom Pantony, from Bedfordshire Police’s child and Vulnerable adult abuse unit, said: “I’m pleased that cooper received
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such a substantial sentence for the abhorrent abuse he inflicted on his young victim. “We’d like to commend the victim for his strength in coming forward and reporting what had happened to him after all this time. “We would like to reiterate that it doesn’t matter how long ago the abuse has taken place, we take all reports of abuse seriously and I hope this result encourages others to speak out.”
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Silhouette statue presented Leighton Buzzard drug dealers get more than six years jail to St Paul’s Church
the Bedford club has presented St Paul’s church with a silhouette statue commemorating a World War One soldier. Part of the national ‘there but not there’ campaign, sponsored amongst others by general Sir richard dannatt and in association with Help for Heroes and the British legion. this six foot cut out aluminium version of the ‘there but not there’ logo is a poignant image embodying the theme of remembrance. Pictured here by the church’s War Memorial is Steve Spring who organised the fundraising dinner to raise £750 for Bedford club to purchase
the statue for the people of Bedford. He stands to the left of the statue. to his left are the reverend canon Kevin goss, vicar of St Paul’s, and to his left the two churchwardens, James Stevenson and alison Phillipson. cllr david Fletcher stands to the far right next to other members of the club. St Paul’s shares with many other churches and public venues across the UK eg: St Pancras and the tower of london, the privilege of displaying one of these soldiers, part of the installation to support war veterans today.
TWO men caught supplying Class A drugs in Leighton Buzzard have been sentenced to more than six years behind bars. Mohammed Rauf, of Richmond Road, Leighton Buzzard, was sentenced to three-and-a-half-years in prison after pleading guilty to supplying numerous drug deals in the town between May and September 2018. David Nembhard, of Marble Drive, Brent Cross, also received a three-year sentence following the proactive operation by our Serious and Organised Crime unit (SOCu). Rauf and Nembhard, both
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the community, as well as the families involved. “Communities across Bedfordshire should be reassured we will take action whenever possible against all levels of drug supply, and seek the public’s support in gathering information about those who profit from this crime.”
This month major drug dealers in Bedfordshire have been sentenced to around 140 years behind bars, with the force and colleagues from the Eastern Region Special Operations unit (ERSOu) continuing to crackdown on organised crime.
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BMS student selected for National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain talented musician tarek eldin in year 13 at Bedford Modern School (BMS) has been selected to join the cello section of the highly-acclaimed national youth Orchestra of great Britain (nyO) following auditions in September and October. More than 700 young musicians applied for a coveted place in the orchestra, all playing at post-grade 8 standard. the panel were impressed with tarek’s playing and ensemble skills and felt that he had the ability to make a significant contribution to the Orchestra which comprises 164 of the best young players from the UK aged 14-19. tarek secured one of only 18 places in the cello section which is an extraordinary accomplishment. tarek will now take part in residential rehearsal courses followed by concerts playing under some of the world’s finest conductors in some of the most prestigious venues in the UK. the orchestral training and preparation offered by nyO is second to none. all nyO musicians also take a leadership role within the nyO Inspire programme at the heart of which is the power of peer inspiration and learning. they share their musical skills with other teenage musicians and help them to develop orchestral playing. tarek was inspired to audition after seeing nyO perform Bernstein’s Symphonic dances from West Side Story earlier in the year. as well as being a member of the BMS orchestra, choirs and ensembles tarek has also played with the chineke! Junior Orchestra, a youth orchestra formed of black and minority ethnic (BaMe) musicians, aldeburgh young Musicians and Britten Sinfonia academy. director of Music at BMS, John Mower, said: “this will be a life-changing musical experience for tarek requiring a great deal of commitment and a lot of his time, but we are sure it as a challenge he will relish. We are delighted for him and very proud of all he has achieved.”
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Bedford MP Mohammad Yasin shortlisted for national charity award
MOHaMMad yasin MP has been shortlisted for a national charity award by blood cancer charity anthony nolan. the MP for Bedford has been nominated in the category of Political Supporter of the year for his support for the charity over the last year and was recognised at the anthony nolan Supporter awards (anSas) on thursday evening. the anSas are held annually to celebrate, recognise and thank the outstanding supporters who keep the pioneering blood cancer charity moving forward. Mr yasin will be joined by campaigners, fundraisers, volunteers, lifesaving stem cell donors and celebrities at the ceremony at the tower of london on thursday 22 november. Over the last year Mr yasin has supported anthony nolan in a number of ways, from promoting their education programme, the Hero Project, in his constituency to leading a debate on black, asian and minority ethnic blood, stem cell and organ donation. His tireless work has helped put the issue of donation from people with a range of backgrounds – particularly the need for better education in schools – on the political agenda. Mr yasin said: “It is a real honour to be shortlisted for this award and a privilege to be able to use my position as an MP to raise awareness of stem cell donation among people from ethnic minority backgrounds because no person should be faced with the prospect of being told that they have no match on the register. “ I was inspired by last year’s fundraiser of the year award winner, Bedford’s Poonam Shah who turned the tragic loss of her husband to blood cancer into a force of hope and inspiration for others. after hearing her story, I was determined to take action to deliver the message that we urgently need more people from Black, asian and minority ethnic
(BaMe) backgrounds to sign up to the register. none of us know when we might need such help. “Since then, schools and other people in Bedford have been brilliant, organising blood stem cell drives and raising awareness around blood cancer and what it means to join the stem cell register especially dKMS Beds who organised a fantastic appeal to help Kaiya, the five year old girl fighting a rare and aggressive form of leukaemia, who has since found her matching blood stem cell donor. “I can’t thank everyone enough for the support they have given to this vital cause.” Henny Braund, chief executive of anthony nolan, says: “congratulations to Mohammad yasin MP on being shortlisted in the 2018 anthony nolan Supporter awards. every day at least five people begin their search for a matching unrelated stem cell donor to treat their blood cancer or blood disorder. We’re incredibly lucky to have so many people supporting anthony nolan’s vital work to find a match for everyone in need of a lifesaving transplant. “We want to say a massive thank you, and congratulations, to Mr yasin for his support this year and we are looking forward to celebrating with him at the tower of london.’ anthony nolan uses its register to match potential stem cell donors to blood cancer patients in desperate need of a stem cell transplant. It also carries out vital research to make stem cell transplants more successful and supports patients through their transplant journey. For more information about the Anthony Nolan Supporter Awards, go to www.anthonynolan.org/awards
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SEMLEP to overhaul its ‘growing business’ directive to help drive regional growth A NEW single business support brokerage and diagnostic service, merging Velocity and Northamptonshire growth Hubs will improve support on offer for businesses South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) - the government created, business-led partnership between public and private sector, charged with driving economic growth in the South East Midlands - is to restructure its ‘growing Business’ programme from 1st January 2019 to better serve enterprises as part of its drive to create the best environment to start-up and grow a business. governed by a business-led board, SEMLEP has a central role in determining local economic priorities and securing investment to support business innovation and growth. This is achieved
through its ‘growing Business’, ‘growing People’ and ‘growing Places’ workstreams, which link public and private sectors with academia to drive productivity, job creation and long-term sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Improving and developing its support for businesses in the area, SEMLEP is to restructure its ‘growing Business’ arm, with the creation of a single growth Hub, bringing together the current Velocity and Northamptonshire growth Hubs, which operate across the SEMLEP region. The new service will be the go-to place for business support in the South East Midlands, offering a single entry point for enterprises looking for help and advice around innovation and growth. The single growth Hub will
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PRIMARY pupils had the opportunity to ask about schools in Denmark and Finland when a group of teachers visited Livingstone Primary School recently. The teachers came to the school as part of the Erasmus Project, a collaboration project looking at 3T’s (Time, talent and technology) and how each country develops them. They spent several days in the school watching lessons, teaching, shadowing staff and talking to pupils. They met the school council who asked lots of questions about the differences between their schools and Livingstone and what they liked and if they had any ideas that they would like to take back to Denmark and Finland.
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castle comedy Bedford are holding three christmas comedy Specials on thursday the 13th , Friday 14th and thursday the 20th of december at the gordon arms ent Shed, castle road, Bedford. With four fabulous comedians, mince pies, cake, party poppers and crackers, the shows will be the ultimate Christmas comedy night out! Headlining the 13th and 14th shows is Ivo graham. Apologetic Eton and Oxford alumnus, Ivo is a regular fixture in the clubs and theatres of the uK circuit, his gauche charm and crafty, self-aware wit has proved a hit with audiences of all ages, and led to appearances on multiple TV and radio shows including Live at the apollo, Mock the Week, comedy central at the comedy Store, live From the BBc and Fighting talk. ‘Beautifully-constructed comedy’ tHe ScOtSMan Headlining the show on the 20th is Patrick Monahan. He was the winner of ITV1’s Show me the
Funny and widely regarded as the nicest man in comedy! He is an audience favourite who blends a high-energy comedy style with hilarious and engaging topical and observational material. His TV appearances include the hit family entertainment series Splash! (ITV) and the new series of Celebrity Squares (ITV). “Hilarious without being outrageous”HHHHH tHree WeeKS Appearing an all the shows are robin Boot and Jay Handley. Robin is a larger than life guitar wielding comedy rock star. He’s guaranteed to fill your belly with laughter. Jay is a former carpenter with long hair means he is the perfect comic for a Christmas show! “Moments that can go toe to toe with the best stand up I’ve seen” FrInge reVIeW Paul Revill hosts the shows! Doors Open at 7.30pm and the Shows Start at 8.15pm. Tickets for the shows are £14 or you can have a pre-show Christmas meal, glass of wine and comedy ticket for £25. group bookings available. Call the ticket hotline on 07736 060541 or visit www.castlecomedy.co.uk
Ivo Graham.
Pat Monahan
Laughing all the way to Christmas
exhibition H O U G H T O N
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.’
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The Amorettes + Naked Six Bedford Esquires – Holy Molys Saturday 24th November, doors at 8pm
Whilst today’s popular music world seems to be based around the idea of “style over substance”, Scottish Hard Rock Trio, The Amorettes, have a very simple plan; Taking over the world, one show at a time! No fuss! No gimmicks! Just good, old-fashioned hard work, and great songs. Anyone who’s ever experienced an Amorettes live show can easily testify to the buzz of expectation that kicks in as soon the lights go down, and the intro rolls. Never has the Slade track, We’ll bring the house down been so prophetic in its meaning. The roar from the crowd builds expectation from the very start, and the energy and intensity doesn’t let up until we reach the end together.
Witness the audience sing-a-long during the anthemic set closer, Hot And Heavy, a track always preempted by vocalist/guitarist, gill Montgomery asking the sweat soaked audience, “Is Everybody Hot? Do You Like It HEAVYYY?” It’s not just all down to Montgomery though, Drummer Hannah McKay, who is considered to be one of the best young, drummers on the music scene today, uses her full kit to deliver knock-out blows to each and every member of the audience. Try and hide as much as you like, there is no escape from her drumming fury. Likewise, Bass player Heather McKay is a sight to behold on stage, banging out her rock-solid rhythms whilst prowling the stage like a Tiger, her long hair flailing in the lights as her head does not stop moving even for a second. Having what is arguably the tightest rhythm section on today’s rock scene behind her allows Montgomery to showcase her powerful vocals whilst also tearing off riff after riff, and solo after solo with
ease. Relentless touring across the uK and Europe has turned The Amorettes into a lean, mean, Rock and Roll machine, leading them to be described as “Like Airbourne fronted by Joan Jett”. Reviews for both live shows, and the albums, only reinforce the fact that The Amorettes star
is still very much in ascendance, and, as long as there are stages to play, and records to make, there is no sign of this “Female Motorhead” attempting to take the easy road to the top. Tickets for both shows from seetickets, Mario’s Hair Design, Kempston, Slide Records or Esquires bar, Bedford.
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F A Y & COFFE RE E MORNI NG Kemps St John’s ton Support Group Hospice, Moggerhafor nger Saturda
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Admission £1.00 includes tea coffee or a soft drink
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BILK – Greasy Diablos – Banton Holy Molys Saturday December 15
BILK return to Esquires, one of their top picks of bands to look out for in 2019. “The 18-year-old trio have put the lyrical poetry of Mike Skinner up against an driving indie rock’n’roll sounds from The Who or The Strokes” The Blue Walrus “Fantastic stuff. Really, really like that!” John Kennedy, Radio X “A band I absolutely love and you’re gonna love too.” Ollie Winiberg, BBC Radio 1 Essex based working class indie 3-piece Bilk release single ‘Spiked’ following on from the success of
Astroid Boys + Pengshui + Sonny: Double 1 Bedford Esquires - Main Stage Saturday 24th November, doors at 8pm
Astroid Boys are one of the most exciting new artists in the uK today, the band have a DIY ethos rooted in the punk and hardcore scene, mixed with the raw, narrative approach of grime culture – their sound fuses together multiple perspectives, channelling their aggressions and woes into a platform for creative expression and escapism. Support comes from London rap/hip hop/grime crew Pengshui. and Welsh rapper
Sonny Double 1. Tickets for both shows from seetickets, Mario’s Hair Design, Kempston, Slide Records or Esquires bar, Bedford
My Baby + Guests Bedford Esquires Wednesday 28th November 2018, doors at 7.30pm
We are very pleased to be able to bring the wonderful MY BABY back to Esquires in November, following on from one of the shows of the year back in April 2017. Being one of the best live bands we’ve ever clasped our eyes and ears on, it was only right we
booked the guys for our main stage River Festival line up, but you can’t beat the MY BABY experience up close and personal. In these times of turmoil and this busy and ongoing society that we live in, humankind is searching for a new way to go back to their primal awareness. MY BABY takes the audience on a “Shamanic” journey you have never seen before. The combination of light, visuals and music does so much more than just bringing their albums to life, it enchants the audience for the rest of their lives. Do not miss this show - This band are absolutely mind blowing. Tickets for both shows from seetickets, Mario’s Hair Design, Kempston, Slide Records or Esquires bar, Bedford.
DekkerTones’ Annual Xmas Skank Bedford Esquires Following a SOLD OuT show at Esquires over Christmas 2017 The Dekkertones are coming back again. The DekkerTones are a nine piece ska /reggae / rocksteady / 2tone covers band playing authentic ska and reggae from the late 60s Trojan and Bluebeat scene right
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their debut ‘give up’ both produced by Rich Turvey (Blossoms, The Coral) at Parr Street Studios, Liverpool. The eighteen year olds social commentary made an impressive impact. ‘give up’ was added to the Radio X’s evening playlist after massive support from John Kennedy. They’ve also had several spot plays from Lauren Laverne (6Music), BBC Introducing on Radio 1 and outstanding write-ups on Fresh On The Net, The Blue Walrus & The Devil Has The Best Tuna, plus many more. Tickets are just £7 advance, available online from Seetickets, and in person from Slide Record Shop, Esquires and Mario’s Hair Design This is a 14+ ages show, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult.
through to the 2tone era. The DekkerTones were formed in 2013 and they include some members who have being involved in the ska scene for over 30 years. They have played all over the South East of England with notable performances at the 100 Club, gaz’s Rockin’ Blues, Skamouth, Skabour, O2 supporting The Dualers and The Neville Staple Band. Tickets priced £10 in advance online from Seetickets and can be bought in person from Bedford Esquires Bar, Slide Record Shop and Mario’s Hair Design.
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WHAT’S ON Pie Night from 6.30pm, 8th November
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13th November
6 O’Clock Vinyl Night 6-9pm
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11th November
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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
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–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– BEDFORD FLORAL ART SOCIETY, BIGGLESWADE BEDFORD FOLK DANCE CLuB MUSIC ON 60TH Kempston BAND NEW YEAR WATERPOLO THURSDAYS december 4th ANNIVERSARY COUNTRY AND FOLK CONCERT QUIZ every Monday 8.30pm Meeting at 7.30pm with MATILDA LLOYD trumpet, REUNION DANCE CLUB JONATHAN BUNNEY organ 7.45pm, thursday 17 Jan 2019 Bunyan Meeting Tickets £18, Students 18-24 £5, under 18 £2 on the door or from 01234 261811 www.bedfordmusicclub.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– 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
–––––––––––––––––––– THE IVEL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT CENTRE
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
thursday evenings 8pm – 10pm
Putnoe Heights church, Bedford MK41 8eB
Its good fun for only £2.50 including refreshments No partner required. Ron Law 01234 825574 www.bedfordfolkdanceclub.com
–––––––––––––––––––– BEDFORDSHIRE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
–––––––––––––––––––– 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
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
7.15 p.m. Friday 7th december 2018
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Then come along to the next monthly
BRASS BELLS & TINSEL
Interested in Family History?
‘My 50th Great Grandfather’ by norman Holding
Drama Hall, Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1.
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BINGO
Kempston Hammers club (cutler) Fun, friendly bingo with Eyes Down at 8pm Open to all. 01234 853262
THE BIG XMAS BINGO thursday december 13th.
Tickets available from Dec. 1st
KEMPSTON HAMMERS SSC new years eve 2018
The VIPeas
Tickets available soon
–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– SANDY THE SANDY ASTRONOMICAL UKULELE GROUP SOCIETY Meet every Friday at the Baptist 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!
of the 1st Kempston Boys’ Brigade will take place on Saturday, February 9th 2019, 7pm at Kempston east Methodist Hall.
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
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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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PRIZE RAFFLE 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
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas.
It’s jingle all the way at trinity Methodist church, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade on Sunday 9th december at 3pm when Bedford Brass will be giving a traditional christmas concert. Committee Member Jenny gellatly said: “If you enjoy the sound of Christmas, this concert will have you rocking around the Christmas trees.”
Doors open at 2.30pm Tickets Adult £5.00 Children free
Instead of chestnuts roasting on an open fire there will be mince pies at the interval.
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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.
–––––––––––––––––––– BIGGLESWADE WALK 4 HEALTH REguLAR WEEKLY WALKS
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
–––––––––––––––––––– 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
at Saxon Pool Sg18 8SU 12 and older, both sexes come along and join the fun
–––––––––––––––––––– SANDY TOWN BOWLING CLUB 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
–––––––––––––––––––– MUSIC ON THURSDAYS Fenella Humphreys violin, Robert 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
1pm to 3pm. Entry 50p
Crafts, tombola, raffle, bottle stall, refreshments and much more For information call 01234 965497.
Friday 10am-4.00pm
CENTENARY HALL, behind Kempston Town Hall, Bedford Road For further information telephone: 01234 857011
–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– BEDFORD RSPB LOCAL gROuP
Meet at ARA club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF. thursday 20th december 7.30pm
Barrie Mason presents another of his wildlife adventures entitled
‘Birds & Mammals of the Brazilian Pantanal.
Suitable for Experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential.
SANDY FLOWER CLuB
Saturday 8th december 2018
Christmas Floral Demonstration by Sarah Hulatt titled
‘The Night Before Christmas’ Starts at 2.30 (doors open 2pm) – Tickets £10.00 including refreshments
Sandye Place academy School Hall, Park road, Sg19 1Jd
Tickets available from 01767 226275 or on the door
SatUrday JanUary 5 at 7pm FISH AND CHIP SuPPER £10 per ticket from
neilroy33@aol.com
Teams of six, licensed bar
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East Beds Concert Band will be performing our annual winter concert at
Stratton Upper School, Biggleswade on the 1st december at 6.30pm.
Our Music this year features awide repertoire from classical to the swinging 60’s and of course traditional Christmas tunes. To help support us we will be joined by the fabulous East Beds Youth Choir. Tickets are available on the door £10 Adult £5 child and include a glass of wine (or soft drink for our drivers and younger audience members) and yes you’ve guess it, a mince pie!.
Meet at ARA club, Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF.
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Jeff Blincow, a life long bird watcher & international traveller, presents
KEMPSTON AND DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY SOCIETY
thursday 17th January 7.30.pm
‘Ethiopia – Highlands to the Rift Valley’. Suitable for Experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential.
Entrance fee, group members £1 guest £2 annual group membership £5
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
‘Joyous Noel’
a floral demonstration by Kathy Stangaard. Raffle, sales tables. Visitors welcome £7 www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– BIDDENHAM gARDENERS ASSOCIATION tuesday 15th January 2019 at 7.30 Biddenham Village Hall
‘My Garden’
By the Members Visitors very welcome Admission £5 per meeting – includes Raffle & refreshments www.biddenhamgardenersassociation.org. uk.
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A.G.M.
and practical will be on Thursday 13th December at 7.45pm in Flitwick Village Hall Visitors £7.00 to book contact Marion Tucker
–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– BEESTON WALK –––––––––––––––––––– WREST PARK FOR HEALTH IRISH CEILI AND VOLUNTEER OPEN ADVENT CAROL We meet every Monday at 9.00 a.m. by SET DANCING the letter box at the junction of The DAYS SERVICE CANDELIT 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
–––––––––––––––––––– 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
–––––––––––––––––––– 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 CHRISTMAS FAYRE KEMPSTON SENIOR meets on the first tuesday of the –––––––––––––––––––– month at 7.30pm at CITIZENS’ CLUB Sat 8th dec Mill lane Pavilion, Mill lane, Potton. Sg19 2Pg. MAYFLOWER 50+ christ the King Parish Hall DANCINg, WHIST, BINgO Our next meeting on the 4th SOCIAL CLUB december, is a members only party. Meets Wednesday 10am-12noon Harrowden road. Bedford MK42 0SP 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.
MIltOn erneSt VIllage Hall
We will then meet again on tuesday the 8th January 2019 – When membership fees will be due. the talk will be Barbuda, after the Hurricane by gordon Mccann. 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
BEDFORD BRANCH 3rd THuRSDAY in the month 12 december 2018 Alan Pepper giving his presentation “Christmas Fare 2018” Please note this is the SECOND Wednesday of the month. Telephone: 01234 352014
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.
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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?
dO yOUr BInS gO OUt MOre tHan yOU? tHen ladIeS cIrcle IS FOr yOU!
Would you like to share your enthusiasm and love of history?
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.
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’.
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
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:
13th dec – christmas present wrapping evening
Email: biggleswadecircle@gmail.com Twitter: @BwadeCircle. Facebook: Biggleswade Ladies Circle
–––––––––––––––––––– We invite all stroke survivors & their carers to join our
IVEL STROKE CLUB 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.
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CHRISTMA S CONCERT
with the Stotfold Salvation army Band. 7pm thursday 6th december St Swithun’s church, Sandy.
Also taking part – St Swithun’s Primary School Choir, Sandy Methodist Church girls Brigade, Soloist Alison Eames and Doreen Lawrence.
Admission £4 by ticket or on the door. Tickets available from Sandy Town Council Reception Office or Colin Osborne (Tel. 682032). Children under 16 free. Proceeds in aid of The Leprosy Mission.
–––––––––––––––––––– 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
Would you like to meet like-minded people and try something new?
Then why not come and volunteer for English Heritage at Wrest Park.
–––––––––––––––––––– TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH BIGGLESWADE
Sunday 2nd december 10.30 a.m Cafe style service led by Rev. Dalwyn Attwell. A bring and share lunch will follow.
thursday 6th december a short service at 11.30 in church then the Christmas lunch (this is a ticket only event) will follow at 12 noon. Hopefully a concert will follow - T.B.A. Sunday 9th december 09.30 A communion service led byby Rev. Dalwyn Attwell.
10.30a.m This will be led by Mr. Paul Jarrett and will be our Annual gift service. gifts are requested for the Women’s Refuge in Bedford. (also gifts for boys up to 13 and girls up to 16) (This year we have been asked not to wrap gifts but to placet tem in gift bags Sunday 16th december 10.30.am Rev. Dalwyn Attwell. This service will include communion. Sunday 23rd december 10.30 a.m This will be led by Trinity stewards.
6.p.m. Rev. Dalwyn Attwell. This will be the annual Carol service.
Monday 24th december meet at 22,45 for Mince pies and coffee this will be followed at 23.15 for a midnight communion service led by Rev. Dalwyn Attwell. tuesday 25th december christmas day, Please note earlier time the service will be at 10.am and led by Rev. Dalwyn Attwell. Sunday 30th december NO SERVICE at TRINITY but a joint service together with Sandy at Beeston Methodist church at 10.30 2019
Sunday 6th January 10.30 Cafe style service led by Roz Addington. (Bring & Share lunch yet to be finalised) Sunday 13th January 09.30 Rev. Dalwyn Attwell this will be a communion service. 10.30 a,m Led by Mr glynne Rowlands
Sunday 20th January 10.30 led by Rev Dalwyn Attwell communion and also annual Covenant service.
6.00p.m. Informal service led by Rev. Silas Wood, Trinity Band to accompany.
Sunday 27th January NO SERVICE at TRINITY but a joint service at Sandy Methodist together with Beeston Methodist.
followed by mulled wine 2 december 5.30 pm St Paul’s church, St Paul’s Sq, Bedford, MK40 1SQ
–––––––––––––––––––– CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 5-9 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 Daily community concerts and competitions. Open Wed-Sat 10-5, Sunday 9th 12-4. £2.50. under 16 free. Christingle Saturday 8th 4.00 pm Further details on https://bedfordhospitalcharity.org.uk/treefest
–––––––––––––––––––– PHILHARMONIA CHAMBER PL AYERS’ CONCERT Friday 7 december 7.30 pm 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
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A Hertfordshire police officer in Peace and War:
Michael Wilcox 1909-2002 Illustrated talk by Clive Emsley Emeritus Professor of the Open university and biographer 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 Includes Christmas refreshments. Details 07989 837819/01234 266839
–––––––––––––––––––– CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT ST PAUL’S CHURCH, BEDFORD Nine lessons and carols candlelit Saturday 22 december 4 pm MIDNIgHT MASS CANDLELIT 24 december 11 pm CAROLS ROuND THE TREE from 10.00 pm chrismas day EuCHARIST 8 am and 10.15 am (For all ages) Further details 01234 340163
–––––––––––––––––––– THE WILDLIFE TRuST - BEDFORD LOCAL gROuP
‘The Splendour of the Ouse’
- an illustrated talk by Barrie Mason Wednesday 12th december - 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 2660570
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Share some Christmas spirit with the Danesborough Chorus
Bring family and friends to raise a glass and sing some festive favourites with your popular local choir. 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 that belongs only to 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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Bedford Town Band 125th Anniversary Celebrations Way back in 1894, Bedford Town Band was formed to play brass music and promote the town. 125 years later the band is thriving, with over sixty players performing all over the county and beyond, learning and sharing music. To celebrate this anniversary, the band is hosting a day of celebrations at the Corn Exchange, and everyone’s welcome! There will be opportunities to have a go on instruments, begin learning to play, master-classes for experienced players and a gala concert in the evening featuring guests soloists and all sixty+ players from the bands joining together to welcome in our next 125 years.
Bedford Town Band continues the long tradition of encouraging brass music in the town. New players are always welcome to join the band and help enjoy banding into the next 125 years. As a large group Bedford Town Band is able to accommodate players of all abilities, from complete beginners through to nationally recognised artists. Visit te, www.bedfordtownband.org.uk, for more details, or speak to one of the players at one of the many events where the band will be performing in the run up to Christmas. More details will follow later but save 6th april 2019 now, and come and join us!
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