VOTED NUMBER ONE FOR LOCAL NEWS SANDY, BEESTON & BIGGLESWADE – SEPTEMBER 2018
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COUNCIL DENIES LAND BANKING ACCUSATIONS
CENTRAL Beds Council is under fire by a green charity for ‘landbanking’. The Council for the Protection of Rural England says that the council has bought land for development and then sat on it.
In June 2014, CBC gave planning permission for a huge development of 5,125 houses to be built on a 262 hectare site in Houghton Regis called Houghton Regis North Site 1. 5,125 homes is equivalent to a new town almost 30 per cent larger than the town of Ampthill. It is the largest single housing development site anywhere in Bedfordshire. Four years later and hardly a brick has been laid on this site despite CBC stating, as a reason for planning permission being given on agricultural land in the Green Belt, that residents were “in desperate need of new homes”. Now, quietly and without any detailed explanation of the reasons to support their decision, the council has stated that it does not see that any development will take place on this hugely valuable site until 2023/2024 – up to 10 years after planning permission was given! A spokesperson for CPRE Bedfordshire said: “We are extremely concerned with this decision. “This development has been
described as a Strategic Site in CBC’s Local Plan 2035 which has just been submitted to the Government for approval. “We have written to the Leader of CBC asking for full details of their decision, how and why it was taken and by whom, and if planning permissions will now be withdrawn from the developers concerned. “Developers are continually saying that they can build more homes if they are given planning permissions – this case proves CPRE’s argument that developers are refusing to build-out permissions they already have in order to keep house prices high. “In this case, it seems to us that CBC is complicit with developers in holding back development. “Residents of Central Bedfordshire deserve to know what’s going on!” A spokeswoman for Central Beds Council said: “The term land banking means stockpiling parcels of land for future sale or development by land holders. “We fail to see how this term can be applied to us, given that our role is not as a landowner but as a planning authority. “ We are delighted that at recent appeals, the Planning Inspector has agreed that we do have a five-year land supply. “ The wider issue of when houses will be built on sites already granted planning permission is a problem for all local planning authorities, and one that they currently have little control over. “Central Bedfordshire Council
continues to push the government to grant additional powers to hold developers and housebuilders to account. “In the meantime, we use mechanisms such as S106 legal
clauses if they don’t start to build their houses within an agreed period. We are pleased to say that our approach means that we have one of the fastest number of new homes being built in this region.”
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A-Level success stories from all over the county The waiting is finally over as students across Central Bedfordshire received their A-Level results. early indications for provisional results show that all ten schools showed an improvement resulting in an increase in the average points score per entry across Central Bedfordshire of 3.4 points to 32.1 (C+ grade). The average score for academic students (which includes those doing extended A-Levels) is 32.2 (C+ grade), up 3.4 points from 2017. Technical/vocational students’ average score is 36.0 (Distinction grade), up 2.3 points from last year. There have been plenty of individual success stories too. Manshead CE Academy in Dunstable is celebrating 40 per cent of students achieving top grades A*B, including 15 per cent of students who topped that with A*-A results. All Saints Academy, also in Dunstable, are celebrating an improvement in A-Level qualifications. Fourteen students have university places, and some are now pursuing apprenticeships in a vocational setting, for example in the Fire Service and midwifery. At Vandyke Upper School in Leighton Buzzard one particularly impressive pupil, Julia Debicka, arrived in england from Poland aged
seven speaking no english. She has achieved four A-Levels graded A*, A*, A and B. Two students from Harlington Upper School will be studying at the University of Oxford, with many others studying prestigious courses such as medicine, engineering and mathematics at top universities. At Stratton Upper School in Biggleswade, William Hyde took four A-Levels and achieved three A* grades and a B. he will now go on to read Physics at Durham university. Among the many successful students at Redborne Upper School in Ampthill were twins Alex and Matthew Cummins. Alex is to study computing at Imperial College in London and Matthew will read Natural Sciences at Cambridge. Euan Farrell is also going to study Natural Sciences at Cambridge where William Simpson will read Law. Helena Milton-Jones is going to study medicine at Imperial. Councillor Steven Dixon, executive Member for Families, education and Children, said: “These results are down to the hard work of the students, teachers and other staff at our schools and the pupils’ families. After all of the waiting, I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the summer and I wish them the very best of luck.”
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Former top officer found to have committed gross misconduct A FoRMER officer who repeatedly accessed information on an individual has been found to have committed gross misconduct.
Chris Beresford, who had resigned from his role as a detective chief inspector in February after 20 years’ service, was found to have breached professional standards and would have faced instant dismissal had he still have been a serving officer. A Special Case hearing held at our Kempston hQ on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, heard how Beresford had accessed force computer systems outside of his role on numerous occasions between November 2015 and October 2016. An investigation was launched in January by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and hertfordshire Professional Standards Department which found he had accessed a crime report, custody record, case documents and a restraining order
and sent emails to outside agencies and websites in relation to the expartner of a family member with no policing reason. he was interviewed and subsequently criminally cautioned for two offences under the Data Protection Act and Computer Misuse Act. Although Beresford had already resigned from the force, a decision was made in 2017 that all gross misconduct cases must continue to their conclusion. Chief Constable Jon Boutcher chaired the misconduct hearing and formally dismissed Beresford, who did not attend the hearing but was represented by the Police Federation. Mr Boutcher said: “Chris Beresford abused his position to repeatedly access personal information of an individual with no proper policing purpose. he accepted his criminal acts by accepting a criminal caution in May. having looked at the circumstances of this case presented to me, I consider that he is fortunate
not to have faced criminal charges. “Police officers are trusted with access to a large amount of personal data and it is imperative that information is handled responsibly and appropriately. “This was a breach of that trust and an abuse of his powers which let his colleagues down and could well damage the reputation of the
force. Such behaviour has no place in policing and is gravely injurious to the relationship between the public and the police. It is in the public interest to ensure the swift and immediate cessation of the careers of any police officers who fail to live up to the high standards expected both by the organisation and the public in this regard.”
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Ninth Annual Bedfordshire Bedford hospital gets Walking Festival this month new £1m scanner SePTeMBer is a great month for walking, the air is cooler, it feels fresher and colours begin advancing through the trees. In Bedfordshire the whole county begins that change and is a great place to enjoy a walk. The Bedfordshire Walking Festival 8th to 16th September offers lots of opportunities for people of almost all abilities. Whether it is one of the walks for health of between 3090 minutes, an informative guided walk of around two hours, a half day walk of around 3 hours, or for the really serious, full days of between 12-21 miles. For some people health walks are a lifeblood and they can be found in Ampthill, Flitwick and Toddington. Walks for health is a joint venture between The ramblers and The Peoples Post Lottery but we won’t come knocking at your door, we won’t come ringing your bell so do yourself a favour and come and join in. Informative guided walks offer an insight into the places, people and buildings around them proving that first appearances can be misleading. For example, did Queen Victoria drink Flitwick water? What did the roman’s do at ruox? Answers to these questions and more can be found on the Two Moors heritage
Trail on Tuesday 11th starting at 930am from Flitton Moor. Another on Saturday 15th starting from Ampthill Park west car park at 1-30pm entitled “Kings and Preachers”. whilst further afield on Sunday 9th at 11-00am go along to nearby houghton hall Park for a one hour guided tour discovering the developments made in the park including the Kitchen garden Those preferring walkers’ walks of a half or full day from should enjoy local walks from, harlngton, Sundon, Ampthill, and ridgmont with lots more further afield, rounding off the nine days, over the weekend of 15th & 16th is the annual Greensand ridge Challenge 40 miles across the Greensand Country. One of the most attractive features of the festival, organised by The Bedfordshire ramblers and supported by local councils, is that almost all the walks are free and do not require booking so you can just turn up. Some, mostly the health walks it is better to phone the leader beforehand. There isn’t space to extol all the virtues of the festival and its walks extending northwards to Bedford and beyond, Souhwards around Luton and Dunstable, east/west across the Greensand Country. Why not explore Bedfordshire on foot this September?
At a ceremony on Monday, July 30, 2018, the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Mrs Helen Nellis officially opened the recently extended MRI scanning suite at Bedford Hospital (South Wing). Pictured are (L-R): Mr Robert Oakley, retired Consultant Radiologist; Gordon Johns, Chairman of the Board of Bedford Hospital; Mrs Helen Nellis and Mrs Deborah Inskip, Chair of
the Bedford Hospitals Charity. The Friends were instrumental in raising the funds for the new Siemens MRI scanner, aided by two anonymous bequests. The hospital now has two scanners with the addition of the new scanner, increasing the capacity of the MRI unit, bringing a new level of efficiency and more comfort for the patients.
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Sandy Partied in the Park SANDy community, and people from surrounding towns, came together on Saturday 28th July for ‘Sandy Party in the Park’. The band eChO performed a variety of Motown and soul to entertain the crowds as the sun shone down around Jenkins Pavilion. The interval was filled by a dynamic Jazzercise demonstration, and children took part in a drumming session led by KingsStock. A variety of stalls for the whole family was present – from jewellery and clothes to face painting and games for both adults and children. A big thank you to Tesco, Sandy and The Lodge rSPB reserve in Sandy for their kind donations. A free BBQ was supplied for the hundreds of attendees, and fun was had by all. The free event, which will be returning next year, was sponsored and organised by Sandy Community Church (SCC). Michael Sijuwade, Senior Pastor of SCC, said: “As a Church we love our community and this is one of the ways that we show the love of Jesus Christ to our community. It was wonderful to see families having a great afternoon of fun together and we look forward to seeing more families next year.” SCC also sponsor various other community activities, including a soup kitchen once a month where people can come for a free cooked meal. www.sandycommunity.church. Pictured top: Sandy and St Neots Jazzercise gave a demonstration.
DAVID SHARMAN
SANDy Town Council wishes to express its sadness at the recent passing of Town Councillor David Sharman. Councillor Sharman was originally elected to the Council in May 2003 and served until May 2015. After a short break he was coopted back on to the Council in August 2015. Councillor Sharman served as Deputy Mayor in 2014/2015 and recently served as Vice Chairman of the Town Council’s Development Scrutiny Committee. Councillor Sharman could always be relied upon to provide considered and solid advice and always acted with the utmost respect and professionalism for his fellow councillors. As well as dedicating his time to the Council, Councillor Sharman served his community by volunteering and working hard for many other community groups, including volunteering for the rSPB. he had a great love for Sandy’s Green spaces and spent considerable time working with the Ivel Valley Conservation volunteers to enhance and protect areas around Sandy, including the Council owned and managed, riddy nature reserve.
SANDY TOWN COUNCIL iMPROviNG PLAY
The Council is pleased to announce the installation of new play equipment at The Limes and Beeston Green play area s has now been completed. A new back to bac k roundabout has been installed at The Lim es, while a new timber slide has been installed at Green. Funding for the play equipm Beeston ent has been secured by the Town Council from Section 106 contributions. Installers are complete installation of new equipm due to ent at Bedford Road and Fallowfield imm inently.
MAYOR’S CiviC SERviCE
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10 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE Tel: 01767 681491 Fax: 01767 692527 admin@sandytowncouncil.gov.uk www.sandytowncouncil.gov.uk
The next talk in the Council’s WW1 talk series will be held on Wednesday 5th September 2018 at 7.30pm in the Town Council Chamber.
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COUNCiL MEETiNGS
All meetings commence at 7.30p m except Development Scrutiny Committ ee (Planning) which usually starts at 6.45pm in the Cou ncil Chamber, 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19
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Monday 3rd September 2018 Development Scrutiny Policy Finance & Resources Monday 17th September 2018 Town Council Monday 24th September 2018 Development Scrutiny Human Resources Monday 1st October 2018 Community Services & Environ ment
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Archaeological excavation enters its final stages The archaeological excavation of Sandy’s future cemetery extension and Council depot site is to enter its final stage. The third phase of the excavation will see the final section of the site, closest to Stratford road excavated. Archaeologists have suggested that it is possible this remaining small section of the site may uncover evidence of buildings which would have fronted a roman road. The Council were encouraged by attendance at the site open day held on 21st July 2018, where almost 400 members of the public came along to see the site and speak with archaeologists. The full scale archaeological excavation of the site is a planning requirement which must be undertaken and paid for by the Town Council as part of the cemetery extension and depot build. The cost of the excavation works, archaeological fieldwork, reinstatement of land, post-excavation analysis, editing and archiving will cost the Council £75,595. Due to the significance of the site the Council are required by planning to have the excavation formally written up into an archaeological report which must be publicised. Indicative costs for the analysis and publication are £25,000. The Council has planned for this
expenditure, which will be funded via an internal loan from funds held by the Council. Once the excavation of this final section is completed Central Bedfordshire Council will sign off on the excavation and the Town Council will start work on the building of a much-needed Council storage depot and the beginning of the cemetery extension, including a car park for use by visitors. –––––––––––––––
Man charged after officer injured
A MAN from essex has been charged with two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent, after a vehicle collided with one of our officers, leaving her with a broken leg. Jack Mitchell, 19, of Kingsmoor road, harlow, was charged on Sunday August 5, 2018, with causing grievous bodily harm with intent to resist/prevent arrest and dangerous driving, in relation to the incident in Sandy on April 24, 2018. In addition, he was also charged with the same two offences in relation to a separate incident in essex on April 26, 2018. Mitchell has been remanded ahead of a future court appearance.
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ON-GOING DEBATE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE A1
“An inadequate response from our MP” Mr Burt’s piece about the A1 in the August edition of the Bulletin does not address the concerns that have been raised with him over many years. his response merely confirms that nothing has been achieved beyond holding “meetings” from which no action plan, let alone action, has resulted. Mr Burt carefully constructs a statement that he has attended many meetings, while referring to the one in Biggleswade in May. he does not mention that he did not attend this meeting himself. Sandy Town Council has joined us in expressing disappointment that the meeting did not respond to our requests to discuss specifically our stretch of the A1. Minutes for the other meetings referred to seem conspicuous by their absence. No progress has been made with implementing any improvements locally. In 2012, some 226 letters were sent to Mr Burt asking for some simple improvements to New road in Sandy, especially in relation to its junction with the A1. In August 2016, a number of shortcomings with the A1 locally were noted by two senior members of highways england. Top of the list was the junction with New road which is very poor, largely as a result of an absence of line markings in the central reservation. This results in confusion by users over right of way and
over the past five or so years cannot be ignored. We have seen that expensive road widening will take place near Welwyn without any extra house building. In 1994, a fully detailed plan, highlighting a number of reasons why it was vitally needed, was prepared by the then highways Agency. This was for a proper bypass linking Baldock with Alconbury so completing the A1 (M) as a strategic, motorway standard, road from ‘London to Tyneside’. Nothing has been done while we all know that pollution, congestion and safety aspects have deteriorated significantly since 1994. Surely it is not too much to expect from our MP that he should represent the specific interests of Sandy and Beeston rather than trying to please far, far smaller communities that do not suffer from the blight on them that the present A1 inflicts on our community? I repeat the invitation issued to Mr Burt in July last year to meet with the SG19 road Group and to come and see these concerns for himself. Now that Parliament is in recess perhaps his diary could be re-visited to find an hour or two. Please e-mail us via our website – www.SG19.org – in support. Stephen Allen Chairman, SG19 Road Safety Group, 27 Cambridge Road Sandy SG19 1JF
positioning of queuing vehicles. Similar junctions on the A1 at Buckden and Southoe have white-line markings which create a safer and more natural traffic flow. Why can we not have the same? None of these improvements would, in the scheme of things, be expensive or hard to implement. We sent Mr Burt details in October last year yet his response ignored them. It seems we now have another Government Department involved, this one saying more housing is the (only?) way to kick start road improvements.
Is it too much to expect that we are represented?
Surely it is quite absurd that the fundamental considerations of road safety, congestion and pollution – to name but three – are set aside in favour of possible future house building? Local planning applications often include Transport Plans which have a common theme, namely ‘this development will not significantly affect the road network’. however, the cumulative effect of them all
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Ben’s in a photo finish thriller at Brands! BeN Tuck pulled off an epic result at Brands hatch recently in the penultimate round of the British GT Championship, moving himself and his partner, Ben Green up to second in the GT4 Drivers Championship and triggering a title decider for the season finale at Donington. After another Safety Car period annulled the convincing lead Green had built up in the first half of the race, Tuck fought back from a distant sixth place to take a superb second after a thrilling last lap race for the line, in one of the most exciting races of the season. Another blazing hot english summer weekend served up sizzling action right from lights out on Saturday as the Century Motorsport BMW M4 GT4’s dominated qualifying. In the first session Tuck’s partner, Ben Green, swapped leading times with his Century team mate, newcomer Dean McDonald in the sister #43 BMW, losing out by only one hundredths of a second at the flag. The second nail biting qualifying session mirrored the first as Ben Tuck and Jack Mitchell pushed their BMW’s to the limit. By the flag they were separated by just nine thousandths of a second placing Tuck and Green in second place just two hundredths of a second behind their team mates in an all BMW front row lockout.
however, the sister #43 BMW was no threat in the race due to an extra 20 second time success penalty they would need to serve in the pits. The signs were hopeful for a second season victory for Tuck and Green. Under sweltering skies, lights out
on Sunday saw Green execute the perfect start to get the jump on the sister BMW, enabling him to build a convincing lead, providing a buffer over the Pro/Am class cars destined to have a shorter pit stop. But the Safety Car was called out 22 laps into the race instantly dissolving their lead. A second Safety Car period soon after following a huge shunt on the Start/Finish straight put paid to any chance of building another lead. During the driver change and refuelling stop, several Pro/Am cars benefited from their minimum allowed stop times, shorter by 30 seconds to exit the pits ahead of the BMW, now with Tuck behind the wheel. exiting in 8th, he immediately took his first place and as the positions shook out after all the stops were completed Tuck found himself a very distant 6th position behind the leaders, with seemingly little hope of regaining the lead in the single hour remaining. however, Tuck had other ideas and set about an epic charge, hunting them down with metronomic consistency, setting a fastest lap along the way (only beaten by a tenth of a second later in the race). As the time ticked away, Ben reeled the first of the top four and seven laps later he was ready to pounce taking fourth place with little fuss. With a podium now beckoning, Tuck charged on to try to close a huge gap to the top three. After an unstoppable 35 minute charge he zeroed in on the leading trio. With time and laps almost depleted, Ben had just two laps to claw back a podium. Wasting no time he swiftly dispatched a Mercedes in third place to recover an incredible podium spot. Living by the credo of ‘Never Give
Up’, Ben had second place in his sights on the final lap. As the cars emerged from the wooded GP loop and on to the final straight for the last time, Ben pulled off a spectacular move to dummy the 2nd place Nissan and slingshot past on the exit of the final corner, two wheels kicking up dust on the grass in a stunning final sprint to the line taking the place by inches. Tuck’s mesmerising drive against seemingly insurmountable odds was the hardest he’d ever driven. The result was delivered in front of a large crowd of sponsors and supporters for both BMW drivers. The result moves Tuck and Green into second position in the GT4 Drivers Championship, just 10 points behind Century team mate Jack Mitchell, meaning that Century and BMW are in line to scoop both the team and driver titles and giving the tantalising prospect of an all BMW shootout for the Championship. Ben’s next race is the British GT Championship decider at Donington on 23rd September 2018. ––––––––––––––––
Boy, 17, charged over robbery in Langford
A 17-year-old boy from Shefford has been charged after a robbery in Langford. The boy was charged with robbery and possession of a knife in a public place in relation to the incident on July 30, 2018. he was also charged with possession of a Class A drug in connection to another incident, and remains under investigation for a number of other violent offences.
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KINGS LYNN ................................2 BIGGLESWADE ToWN..............4 The hard work started in early July. Lee Allinson plus Brett, eddie and Charlie have spent days huddled together in corners, tuning and retuning the team. Just hours before Saturday’s big kick off another player added to the squad. Pre-season is ok, but it does not have the competitive edge of league and cup football. Would Lee in his first managerial position get a result, the team he had put together yet to prove itself under real match conditions? 5/1 favourites for promotion Kings Lynn were a baptism of fire. According to the odds the most difficult game. But and you know there is always a but, the Waders went they saw they conquered. The score line might suggest easy but far from it. Lynn had certainly more clear chances than the boys in Green. Shooting boots left at home Lynn were left feeling more than inadequate against the very new look Waders. Out of the blocks Lynn were in the Wader’s box early and had two or three good chances but all wide of the target. A swagger accompanied their play as the acknowledged favourites, although how this is achieved without a ball being kicked is anybody’s guess, attacked without gain. Brilliant to watch the new look Waders playing for real, opinions on players changing as the competitiveness of league fixtures began to bite. 11 in and Jonny McNamara is off on a dazzler, avoiding all except our own Pierre Dubois who exchanges passes with McNamara before Jonny shakes the home crowd with the opening goal of so many accounts. Lynn gathered their thoughts but not composure as desperate to get back on level terms before the break. The defensive Waders line up holding firm against some tough play, being dished out by both sides. The 15 minute break did the home side wonders, attacking again as in the first few minutes but missing the easiest of chance of the match, no names mentioned. 5 in and a very dubious penalty against
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FOOTBALL by Mike Draxler
Captain Tom Smith was despatched easily by Michael Clunan to Sam Donkin’s left, to level the score. Tails up Lynn pressed and found another goal five minutes later from ryan Fryatt lurking and unmarked at the back post following a corner. It didn’t look good at this point for the visiting side. But and yes we have a second but, sleeves rolled up and within 7 the Waders were back in contention with the most delicate of headers from new boy Pierre Dubois. Belief surged through the team and a tactical change on75 saw Peter Clark replace David LongeKing. New energy into the midfield put Lynn on the back foot as Liam Brooks became every defenders nightmare as he challenged for every ball, high or low. On 85, Liam got his reward after finding himself in acres of space, putting the ball passed a static defence was no problem for the master marksman. Downhearted Lynn pushed forwards but this only served to open up more space for Connor Vincent to exploit. Lynn, to occupied trying to get back on level terms lost their concentration. Clark chasing down a loose ball that was cleared back to the keeper, Vincent stole the ball from home keeper Alex Street to put away the easiest ever and provide the icing on the cake. Lets not get carried away, only the first of 40 plus league fixtures. Feet firmly to the floor and take each match as it comes. A great result no doubt, but how great will become evident in the weeks to come.
TUFF NIGHT AT THE LANGFORD!
BIGGLESWADE ToWN..............1 AFC RUSHDEN AND DIAMoNDS...................................0
SATUrDAy was a dream compared to this battle royal. The stadium packed with 402 spectators a continuous noise within the ground. A first visit for rushden at level 3 and after an opening day win against redditch, wanted to continue winning ways. Certainly the opening 25 belonged to rushden as the Waders found it hard to settle on the game.
rushden attacked at speed without any real threat to debutant keeper Joshua Strizovic. A couple of enforced substitutions for rushden unhinged their play and the Waders started to dominate. 34 in and another dazzling run by Jonny McNamara felled in the box by a visiting defender. Matt Ball put the ball away with some style to make a half time score line of 1-0. Out for the second period and the resumption of this gladiatorial battle. each team giving their all, back and forwards, up and down the pitch. The Wader’s back line held firm with Smith and Ujah dominating the air, Perry and star man on the night Josh Urquhart defending the flanks. Chances came and went. Midway through a huge shout for handball, by the crowd behind the goal, as a goal bound effort was cleared desperately away, video evidence now shows the referee correct. 6 minutes added extended the game but the home boys held their ground with a very hard fought win.
42, followed shortly by Nwabuokei a minute later. At the break a 0-1 score line and time for the management team to do their stuff. Out for the second half and the boys in green faired no better as the tactics from Bedworth got tougher, launching the ball away at every opportunity. Last throw of the dice and a bold move as Curtis Ujah was replaced by Peter Clark. With more movement in the mid-field Biggleswade created but were unable to find the opening needed. A long throw from the right from Josh Urquhart by passed most but found Clark alone at the back of the box to head home from close range on 84. Bedworth ventured upfield for the first time in the second period and came close to regaining the lead. The Waders trying to keep winning ways but failed to trouble the opposition keeper. At the end a point was salvaged, but realistically two were lost. Without the early set back and the forced substitutions the game could have been so different.
ANXIOUS WADERS!
Young player success
BIGGLESWADE ToWN..............1 BEDWoRTH .................................1 WIThIN 30 seconds the game plan set out was gone. Biggleswade kicking off should have meant early possession but a mix up on the right and an unfortunate ricochet saw the ball across our area and ryan Baldwin putting the ball in the net from a near impossible angle. Totally against the early form, the Waders having won two with Bedworth losing their opening games, by all account, should have been so different. From bad to worse as Tom Smith pulled up with a groin strain on 10 to be replaced by Solomon Nwabuokei, with David Longe- King moving into the back four. The Waders play anxious and dis-jointed as they tried desperately to break down a resilient Bedworth team intent on defending the slender lead with spoiling tactics. Liam Brooks next to leave the field on 40 with an ankle injury to be replaced by Brett Donnelly. And Donnelly it was that had the first meaningful shot for the home side on
yOUNG player, Keeley Appleby who plays at Biggleswade Town Bowls Club has in her first year of county competition made it to the National Championship at Leamington Spa not once but twice! Once in the under 25 single but also in the pairs with robyn hall (eaton Socon) for the under 25. We are all very proud and amazed at her achievements.
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Sandy Twinning Association The 22nd annual english summer school was held in Skarszewy during the first fortnight of July and feedback from both the organisers and the participating students indicates that this year’s event was every bit as successful as previous years. Around 60 Polish children took part, aged from 5-16, and the classes were conducted by 10 student volunteers from Stratton School’s year 13. The students pay for their flights but get their accommodation and food free. They stay in lodges at the Borowno holiday park. Parents pay a small sum for their children to participate but the event is heavily subsidised by the Skarszewy Town Council. The only remaining Polish visit for 2018 will be the visit by a civic delegation over the remembrance weekend in November. Polish visitors take part in the remembrance Day parade and service in Sandy and then go to St Neots for a special
service of remembrance at the Polish National war graves in the town’s cemetery. The Association will also be holding two social events before the end of the year. The late summer car treasure hunt and barbecue will be held at 21 The Green, Beeston, on Sunday September 23rd and the annual Quiz Night on Friday November 23rd at the roundabout Club. Both events cost just £5 a head to take part. Please let us know if you would like to attend either. If you would like to find out more about the activities of Sandy Twinning Association please contact either Martin Pettit on 01767 680082 or Max hill on 01767 681469 /amaxhill@outlook.com
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AROUND THE CLUBS IVEL VALLEY U3A
Ann Taylor, Chairman, welcomed the members of the Ivel Valley U3A to their July Social Afternoon on such a hot sticky day. The speaker at the last meeting, Mary Dominey, had been very interesting and opened members’ eyes to the differences in London road. Book Group 1 met on Monday 6th August at Langford Garden Centre for lunch followed by the meeting at Jean Williams. Book Group 2 met on 10th August at Jean’s house. The craft group had their summer outing on the 16th August when they visited Burwash Manor. The Walking group will not be meeting until September when the walk will at Chicksands will be led by Pat . The t on Sunday Sunday Lunch Club will meet 23rd September the Wheatsheaf, Tempsford at 12 noon. Names are to be given to roy Schneider. A reminder was given that the coach will leave at 8.15 for the outing to runnymede and Windsor. The meeting was handed over to Brian Tobin for an afternoon of ‘Patience for Six’ – always a good laugh. Brian explained the rules of the game which are always forgotten as the game is only played by most once a year. Then followed a noisy and hilarious time which all thoroughly enjoyed. The Chairman closed the meeting thanking Brian for organising the games and reminding members that the next meeting will be on Tuesday 11th September with a speaker yet to be confirmed. The doors are open from 2 pm and any visitors will be very welcome.
ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION
The Biggleswade Branch of the royal Artillery Association held a Branch Meeting on 1st August 2018, at the Sea Cadets hall. There were fifteen members present. The Chairman recited The royal Artillery Prayer. Apologies were received from four members. The minutes of the July Branch meeting were accepted as a true record. The Treasurers report was received. The garden Party took place on the 14th July and was a great success. All rAA and rBL members attending enjoyed the day. The chairman has sent a letter of thanks to the Conservative Club. The Chairman is waiting for further information about the 1st WW commemoration in September. The Chairman has not received any further information about the Gosport yacht race. Arrangements for the wine and cheese evening are being progressed. Further information about GDPr has been received from rAAhQ. The meetings concluded at 14.51 hrs. The royal Artillery Association exists to look after the welfare of and foster comradeship between members of the royal Artillery both serving and retired. ex-Service personnel of other Arms or regiments who wish to share the camaraderie are welcome. The Branch meets on the first Wednesday of the month at the Sea Cadets hall, Biggleswade starting at 14.30hrs. (Next Meeting is on Wednesday 5th September ). Please contact the Chairman Ted McKenzie on 07900806235 or e Mail tiger.ted@gmail.com for more details.
September in the garden
I STArTeD work (and studying) in the world of horticulture in the mid— 1980s and although it doesn’t seem that long ago to me (call it ‘self delusion’!), the change in attitudes towards the use of chemicals in that time has been dramatic. None more so recently where the subject of Glyphosate weed killer has been world news and many within the industry are predicting that this could well be the next weed killer added to the ever growing banned list. But because of the widening distrust many people have with the use of chemicals, there has been a steady growth in interest in alternatives in general and those that embrace the organic or the natural in particular. As a fresh-faced student I gazed upon with a mixture excitement and awe as thousands of Ladybirds were being released into a huge glasshouse to munch their way through the incumbent aphis infestation. This was proof to me that ‘Tomorrow’s World’ was happening today and the only way it could have
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been any better was if Judith hann, the only female presenter of the erstwhile BBC TV programme had been present, but i digress! All these years later and I recently replicated this experience by employing the services of nematodes. Best described as naturally occurring microscopic worms, already present in the soil, nematodes attack a pest by entering its body openings. They then release bacteria that stops the pest from feeding. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, the nematodes then reproduce inside the dead pest thus creating a second wave of ravenous nematodes to further disable new pests. With no new prey, the nematodes die back to their original numbers and as far as us gardeners are concerned, all is well in the world. Well, in the viburnums at least! The specific pest being attacked this time was the Vine Weevil and I shall keep you posted on its success. easy to use, the product concerned is amusingly called ‘Nemasys’ (I do love
a nice pun!) and it arrives in a small carton which one has to keep refrigerated until use. Then it is simply added to water, mixed and then poured on. According to the packaging, the 6 million nematodes activated by wetting have all been ‘specially selected’ but precisely how one specially selects something that you cannot actually see is very much a moot point (not to be confused with a mute point – how the misuse of that annoys us pedants!!!). The answer to last month’s just for fun question was the plant we call ‘Iris’, as well as the part of the eye of the same name, is named after the Greek for rainbow. Iris is also the name of the Greek Goddess of the rainbow. This month’s question is simply, from the following, which is the odd one out? Japonica, Quince, Chaenomeles. Many thanks for all your correspondence, and please contact me with any gardening tasks or queries you may have, lawndocgardens@aol.com or tel: 01767 627 581 or 07796 328 855.
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Biggleswade History Society
Free Heritage Events in September! IT’S that special time of year again in the history and heritage calendar. every September thousands of volunteers all over the country offer free access to heritage sites, many of them not usually open to the public, and organise free history and heritage events for the heritage Open Days festival coordinated by the National Trust. The festival has proved so popular that this year for the first time it has been extended to take place over two four-day periods, from 5 to 9 September, and 13 to 16 September. The Biggleswade history Society meets at Trinity Methodist Church and has an archive room there. We pride ourselves on participating in the festival each year to offer something of interest for our local community and the wider public, and this year we have organised two free events, one for each of the festival periods. Firstly, in association with the church, the whole Trinity Methodist Church site will be open to the public for a 2-day event on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 September, from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Visitors will see the interior of the chapel – built in 1834 and still retaining its gallery - where there will be a slideshow about the chapel and its community. In the chapel entrance they can also examine two rarely seen memorials to Biggleswade’s Methodist men who fell in the First World War. In the central hall of 1879 the Society’s Biggleswade First World War Project exhibition will showcase five years of research into the town’s WW1 history, including all identifiable local servicemen – those who survived as well as those who died – and some artefacts, including medals, will be displayed. We are immensely proud of this recently completed major project for the town, which has researched and documented more than 770 servicemen (including some women) and has been generously supported throughout by the Biggleswade Town Council. Low-priced local history booklets will be available and there will be group visits to the archives upstairs in the 1904 Sunday school at the rear of the 1. The summer programme of evening walks and visits for members only has now ended and we resume monthly indoor evening meetings with speakers at Trinity Methodist Church. The first meeting of the season on Monday, 3 September will feature an excellent guest speaker, Margaret roberts, who will tell the history of the lost Cistercian abbey at Old Warden, one of many great monastic foundations that were dissolved and destroyed during the reign of henry VIII. A major geophysical survey of much of the abbey site was carried out in 2017. See the Programme section for details of all autumn and winter talks. Non-member visitors are welcome to attend any talk for a small fee payable at the door, or may wish to consider taking a sixmonth trial membership of the Society which delivers very good value. See the Join Us section for details of the trial membership package. 2. We also have two special events planned for the national heritage Open Days festival in September. These are free and open to all members of the public. See above.
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site. The names and dates of all WW1 personnel documented by the Society have been posted on our website, and their dossiers will be available to view in the archive room and may be copied for a small fee to cover costs. The ladies of Trinity will serve refreshments morning and afternoon in the ‘Footprints’ hall downstairs on both days. The archive photograph on this page shows local builders and royal engineers building huts for the Biggleswade re Signals depot during WW1. Trinity Methodist Church is in Shortmead Street, Biggleswade (postcode SG18 0AP). There is some car parking at the church and in the street, and there is a back access to the site on foot from the Asda car park via the Chapel Fields footpath. There is disabled access and there are toilet facilities on site. For our second event - on one day only, Sunday, 16 September, at 11.00am and 3.00pm we are offer-
3. It was another gloriously warm sunny evening our last summer outing on 6 August. This time we were in Bedford, walking with two of the Town Guides to discover the story of Bedford Castle and build a picture of what was once an impressive fortress from the scant remains and clues still to be found on the site. Our guides told of the turbulent early history of Bedford, a Saxon town that found itself in disputed territory during the period of the Viking terror before the Norman Conquest of 1066. On the river Ouse, which formed the frontier in this part of the country between Saxon england to the south and the Danelaw (the lands to the north occupied by the Vikings), Bedford was strategically important and was fought over and changed hands several times. The castle, built after the Conquest, was the seat of the Norman de Beauchamp family, the principal barons of Bedfordshire in the early medieval period, and had an equally turbulent history during its 130 years or so of existence as a fortress. It once occupied a large site behind the high Street as far as the embankment, an area now part of Bedford’s Cultural Quarter. The
ing a new guided walk in the Town Centre: The Biggleswade Mosaic Trail. This will attempt to tell the history of Biggleswade in an easy 90-minute walk with the help of the ‘Story in Stone’ local history mosaics installed around the town in 2017 and early this year. It will also take in some of the town’s heritage plaques. Our walks have always proved very popular so try not to miss this one. They are both the same and begin and end at the War Memorial on the Market Square. Look out for our stall. Three guides will be available at each published time. your local history society is working for you, so do come along to support our events and learn more about the history of our town and community. Both events are absolutely free of charge and pre-booking is not required for either of them. Just turn up and enjoy! For details of other free events on offer visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk
only visible reminders of the castle today are the motte, or mound, of the keep overlooking the river – the motte was originally three times the height it is today - and Castle Lane, a narrow alley leading off the high Street into the site of the castle complex, where there is still part of a stone wall and some excavated foundations of the medieval great hall. Finds from the castle site, which was excavated prior to the redevelopment of the area, may be seen in the museum nearby and, through a ground floor window in a new building on Castle Quay can be seen the impressive remains of a large early medieval lime kiln. The castle defences were taken down after an 8-week siege in 1224 when it was held against the Crown and it was never allowed to be fortified again. Stone from its buildings was reused in the town and by 1610 the castle appeared on a map as a few earthworks and ruins.
The town guides offer a wide variety walks of discovery in Bedford. Visit the website www.bedfordtourguides.org for information and their programme of Sunday walks until the end of September. 4. The Society’s next slot on the
BigglesFM Breakfast Show will be 8.30 – 9.00 on Thursday, 27 September. Tune in to 104.8 or go to www.bigglesfm.com and click on Listen Live to hear the latest news from the Society’s editor.
03 Sep: ‘Warden Abbey’ – a talk by Margaret roberts on the history of the great abbey lost from our landscape. 7-8 Sep: Free heritage Open Days event – Biggleswade WW1 Project 2-day exhibition at Trinity Methodist Church. 16 Sep: Free heritage Open Days event – Biggleswade Mosaic Trail guided historical walk in the Town Centre. 01 Oct: ‘Members’ Miscellany’ – a series of short talks by members on various subjects. 05 Nov: ‘Churches in Bedfordshire’ – a talk by David Longman. 03 Dec: Members’ Christmas Party. 07 Jan: A talk by Steve Fuller, an authority on the Bedfordshire regiment in WW1. 04 Feb: ‘Wind & Watermills’ – a talk by robin Webb. 04 Mar: ‘The Life & Times of Lady Sandra highsted’ – a talk by Sandy herself
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New approach for schools
SChOOLSacrosstheCentral Bedfordshireareaareactivelyworking withtheCouncilonlong-termplanning foreducation. Withsome40,000newhomes plannedfortheareaoverthenext15to20 years,itisclearthattheincreasingpopulationofyoungfamilieswillexpecttheir childrentoaccesshigh-qualityeducation ingoodlocalschools. TheCouncilalreadyplansforschool placesonafive-yearbasisandthecurrent forecastisfor9,700extrachildrentobe enteringthesystemoverthatperiod.But theSchoolsfortheFutureprogrammeisa longer-term,coordinatedandstrategic plantodelivertherightschoolsinthe rightplaces,tomeetfutureneeds. historically,CentralBedfordshire hasoperatedathree-tiermodeloflower, middleandupperschools.Butschools havehad,inrecentyears,morefreedom toconverttoacademies–whicharerun bytrustsandnottheCouncil–orto changetheiragerangeswithmore becomingprimaryandsecondary. CentralBedfordshireisnolongera three-tiersystembutamoremixedrange ofdifferentschooltypes.Notonlycan thisbeconfusingbutalsouncoordinated changecanaffecttheviabilityofother schoolsinthelocalarea. So,theCouncilhasbeenworking collaborativelywithallCentralBedfordshireschoolsandtheDepartmentfor educationtounderstandwhatwill berequiredupuntil2035,whichisthe timeframeofthedraftCentral
BedfordshireLocalPlan.Schoolsand Councilofficershavebeenworking togetherineightarea-basedgroups,sharingtheirownpreferencesandambitions inthecontextofincreasingdemands. Fromthiswork,someshared commitmentshavebeenagreed,includinganeedtocontinuallyfocuson deliveringthebestoutcomesforchildren andtoworkinamorecollaborativeand joinedupwayTodayitwasalsoagreed that,whereschoolswanttomovetoa primaryandsecondaryschoolmodel, theywillbesupportedtodoso. Thenextstepisfortheschoolsto worktogethertoagreeaplanfortheirarea andtheCouncilhascommittedto supportingthischange.CentralBedfordshireCouncilexecutiveMemberfor Families,educationandChildren,Cllr SteveDixon,said:“Wearehelping schoolsworktogetherandplantogether sothatschools’ambitionstochangecan fitinwiththerestoftheircommunityand delivertherightschoolplacesforthe future. “Thisengagementhasbeendriven bytheneedtoplanforgrowthinCentral Bedfordshire,butithasalsohighlighteda mixedand,oftenconfusing,schoollandscape.however,aclearmajorityof schoolsintheareahaveeitheralready convertedtoprimaryandsecondary, orareopentoexploringachange.So, we’vemadeacommitmenttosupport thoseambitionsandwillcontinueto workwiththeschoolcommunity months”.
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REALISING THE POTENTIAL OF EACH PERSON
Graduation Day is a really special occasion for our young people. Whether it marks the end of vocational study or an apprenticeship, further education or higher education, or time at school, it is a day of celebration and moving on. As a parent, my children’s graduations were very special and joyful days that stay with me. recently I attended some of the graduation ceremonies at Bedfordshire University. As in previous years there was much clapping, cheering and whooping, from both fellow students and proud families. And rightly so! The students have worked hard, achieved much and go forward to exciting futures. however, Bedfordshire University (where I am proud to be a Governor) is not just about academic achievement as its ‘vision’ indicates:
DUTY OF CARE A BURNING PASSION
Last month (23 July), I had the pleasure of welcoming women from across Bedfordshire to an afternoon celebration to recognise 100 women from the county who work tirelessly to keep the public safe, while commemorating 100 years since women achieved the right to vote. During my time as Commissioner, I have attended many events which celebrated the success and hard work of men, which is why I felt it was so important, this year especially, to focus on the outstanding work and achievements of women in Bedfordshire. While I wanted to provide a real afternoon of celebration in a fantastic setting, over an afternoon tea to remember, what I really wanted to achieve from the event was a lasting legacy, linking these incredible women together through the launch of a Bedfordshire Women’s Network, to be consulted by my office and Bedfordshire Police over future policy, whether over Domestic Abuse
A TOUGH SUMMER ON THE FARM
Ne Bedfordshire is blest with beautiful countryside, kept and stewarded by our farmers who create the variety in the natural landscape which all too often most of us can take for granted. But this summer is reminding us of the value of that countryside to us, and the need to ensure that we do all we can to support those for whom this hot summer has had more than a few downsides. Following the meeting between Secretary of State Michael Gove and national farmers leaders, I contacted our local NFU to see what could be done to assist from a local MP, and also took up an offer to visit a Podington farm on the #yourharvest initiative of the NFU, a campaign to bring greater awareness of the importance of the arable sector to the UK, in terms of food security, economy,
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We will be a leading university for expanding higher education opportunities: inspiring our diverse student body to achieve ambitious goals and broadening understanding and horizons across the communities we engage. In particular, there is an emphasis on widening accessibility to higher education, on the diversity of the student body and on encouraging students to contribute to, and engage with, the needs of society. It is a visible reminder that education is more than just academic achievement. At its best it is about the development of the whole person – the fulfilment
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or Serious youth Violence or achievable ways to improve policing of their communities, as examples, and to give them a platform to informally share their valuable viewpoints, to network and support one another and that’s just what we’ve done. The two main awards were received by women who I am sure many of you from around the county have had the pleasure of meeting, are aware of the work they have been doing. The Lifetime Achievement Award rewarded an individual with a long history of exceptional work
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Alistair by Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP environment and society. I need little convincing. I have been visiting farms here for nearly twenty years now, and know the hard work which goes on behind what most of us see as we drive around. This summer’s prolonged hot spell has seen fires, an early harvest, hard ground which then makes it difficult for other works to begin, and an early indication of problems of forage for livestock as
of their potential as a individual and as a citizen. It is why the writer of Proverbs in the Old Testament often talks about the importance of ‘wisdom’ rather than learning - how much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16. At a recent Governors meeting two outstanding lecturers from the university gave presentations on their work. Both were rooted in significant academic study and research. Both linked their work to the needs of our world. The first was about dance and included a project in which students engaged with elderly residents in a cross-generational dance workshop. The second was from someone who is an expert on issues of unaccompanied children seeking asylum and who advises others on the issue. Both are among those who have enabled so many young people to move forward in their lives. Both are representative of the wonderful learning available at the University and at the heart of our county which enables the God-given potential of each person to be realised.
to make her community safer and went to Cllr Colleen Atkins. The judges deliberated long and hard over the shortlisted nominees saying that all the shortlisted applications were genuinely worthy lifetime achievers but the majority of the panel, including me, had personal experience of working with Colleen and seeing her burning the midnight oil and delivering a level of public service above and beyond what has been expected of her in her professional roles, whether as a Community Safety Lead or Chair of the Bedfordshire Fire and rescue Service. The coveted Woman of the year Award went to T/Superintendent Juliette everett of Bedfordshire Police for her dedication to the county’s current campaign against knife crime and for the way she has encouraged and inspired generations of new police recruits. Not only this but her burning passion to deliver a real duty of care to her colleagues shines through. Juliette represents the very best of Bedfordshire Police and I am very proud to work with her.
fresh growth has become difficult. Government has offered to help ‘in any way possible’ according to Secretary of State Gove, and I have supported my local NFU in seeking to speed up payments due, and asking the environment Agency to be as flexible as possible with water needs and extraction. Whilst any time spent physically out on a farm in Ne Beds leaves a sense of joy as you look around you, there is a worrying undercurrent at present. In the immediate term, uncertainty over Brexit affects this community more than most as the realities of leaving the Common Farm Policy hit home. And that weather? I for one am not a climate change sceptic, and the long term prospects of the earths warming ought to attract more notice than it does. Wake up calls are needed in more than one capital. expect Parliament and Government here to pay much more attention.
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Potton man has made five charity trips to Kenya
My name is Luke Newman from Ibbett Lane, Potton, Bedfordshire. I have been on five charity trips to Kenya trips, just returning three weeks ago. It was a humanitarian trip to Nakuru in Kenya, helping children who are living in a deprived environment. This was my fifth trip and it was hugely successful. After visiting St.Trizah School in Nakuru, Kenya for four years, where we helped to construct ten classrooms, two dormitories, an office and a kitchen, we were in a position to help build a new school. This year we went to Mama Kerry School, which is in the heart of the Rhonda slums of Nakuru. We were able to build a new classroom and a whole new kitchen. Tasks including building walls and roofs from corrugated metal sheets, cementing the floors, making and placing the wooden roof trusses and building kitchen furniture such as tables and a serving hatch. We purchased ten new classroom tables and chairs, which also helped a local business for and painted then bright colours. They will provide much needed
work space for the children to be able to read and write. We also brought a new larger water tank and designed and constructed a new guttering system to help provide more water to the children. The children of Nakuru were extremely happy to see us. We were able to teach basic Maths, English and Music, as well as taking P.E lessons, including football and cricket. Every trip is organised Derby County Community Trust and
African Adventures. This year, over 70 volunteers helped four different schools. They included my son Reece, brother Paul, nephew Max, cousin Bella and my good friend, another Max! I have completely changed as a person. I am more understanding and patient but also very grateful for what life has given me. I have been through personal heartbreaks, but they seem like nothing compared to what the people I have met in Nakuru go through on a daily
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out & about Toyah brings her full band to Esquires Bedford Esquires Saturday 15th September From punk princess to cult stage actress and high priestess of TV, Toyah Willcox is a uniquely gifted performer and an inextinguishable flame. Charismatic, outspoken and impossible to categorise, she is one of Britain’s iconic household names – an award-winning rock legend as well as a much-loved stage/screen actress and music composer. In a career spanning over 30 years she has amassed 13 top 40 singles, recorded 24 albums and toured live across the world. She is also an accomplished actor and has appeared in many stage plays and feature films, and voiced and
presented many TV shows. Between 1977 and 1983 she fronted the band Toyah before embarking on a successful solo career in the mid 80s.
This is a chance to experience Toyah with her full live electric band comprising Toyah Willcox: vocals, Chris Wong: guitar, Andy Doble: keyboard, Mike Nichols: bass and John humphrey: drums. expect a lively and energetic concert with her full live electric band and expect to hear hit singles good Morning Universe, Thunder In The Mountains and It’s A Mystery alongside classics Neon Womb, Danced and Ieya and I Want To Be Free. Tickets are already selling fast so don’t leave it too late! £20 advance from seetickets or in person from esquires Bar, Slide record Shop, Bedford and Mario’s hair Design in Kempston.
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It’s not too late!
It’s not too late to come and visit the Luton hoo estate Walled Garden this summer our Open Wednesdays continue until the end of September from 1030-1600 price is just £5 which includes a guided tour. Come and see the progression - it changes each year, the north-west quarter in particular has been lawned and its borders planted. The Shooting Lodge Cafe serves refreshments and light lunches and is found by walking through the Woodland Walk - an atmospheric area where your imagination can run riot when you glance at the fallen trees and logs. Children, in particular, find this fascinating and there are quizzes to occupy them in the walled garden itself. younger children are very welcome in pushchairs, or just to toddle around. We also have an Autumn Open Day on Wednesday October 31st 1030-1300 where children’s activities will be on offer including snail races - a very popular pastime. entry price £5 for adults, £3 for children (4+) and free parking. Free tours which give a history of the garden as well as giving visitors
an insight into this volunteer-run enterprise. refreshments will be available. If Wednesdays are not possible for you there is one other opportunity: Thursday, September 13th is Heritage open Day from 11001500 free entry and tours £2. Displays will feature stories about the Estate 1918 Roll of Honour men who were killed and some of the women they left behind including Lady Wernher. Our Shooting Lodge cafe will be open then (in addition to Wednesdays) which serves tasty light lunches and good coffee. Don’t forget to buy produce from our stall plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit and plants will be on sale too as well as Luton hoo honey. Talks on Fridays continue this year on September 28th and continuing until the end of April on the last Friday of the month. They will be held in the estate Office Lecture room from 10301230 for a £5 donation to "garden revival" funds. entry is via the A1081, between Luton and harpenden. Take West hyde road/Newmill end turning and turn left into entrance gate, follow the signs to the Walled Garden. Postcode LU1 4LF. There is no entry to the walled garden from the Luton Hoo Hotel.
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WWW.SHUTTLEWORTH.ORG/PLAN-YOUR-VISIT Explore The Shuttleworth Collection and look around The Swiss Garden this Autumn, with plenty to do for all ages. Discover The Collection’s treasure trove of early aviation from the pioneers of 1909-1950s, vintage cars, bicycles, agricultural exhibits, and motorcycles. Enjoy the pretty and unusual buildings and tranquil landscape within our Regency period Swiss Garden, home also to two peacocks. With an on-site restaurant and gift shop. Parking is free and there’s a fun Play Area for children (disabled friendly). Events, trails and activities run throughout the year. Visit our website to plan your visit, we’re open daily (except Christmas) and nding us is easy - just off the A1 at Biggleswade!
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–––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– SANDy FLOWer CLUB BeDFOrDShIre FAMILy THE IVEL BEESTON WALK ST ANDREW’S hISTOry SOCIeTy Monday 10th September 2018 BEREAVEMENT FOR HEALTH COUNTRY FAYRE by Joyce Furssendonn Demonstration Interested in Family SUPPORT We meet every Monday at 9.00 a.m. History? St. Andrew’s Church, ‘Coast to Coast’ by the letter box at the junction of The Shortmead Street, Biggleswade Starts at 7.30pm – Visitors welcome at Then come along to the next monthly CENTRE 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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Interested in Family History?
Then come along to the next monthly talk on Friday 7th September 2018
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
talk on 7.15 p.m. Friday 7th September 2018
‘The Many Ways of Counting our Days’ by Colin oakes
Drama hall, Mark rutherford School Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk
–––––––––––––––––– BeDFOrD NATIONAL TrUST ASSOCIATION Next meeting - Addison Centre 2.00 for 2.30 Tuesday 18th September, 2018
‘The Many Ways of –––––––––––––––––– SANDY Counting our ASTRONOMICAL “The First Female Days’ SOCIETY by Colin Oakes in Fleet Street” Founded in 2014 by residents of
7.15 p.m. Drama hall, Mark rutherford School Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk
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Sandy Walks 4 health meet every Wednesday. These are free short walks ofabout an hour, with a trained walk leader. All welcome, 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 24pm 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. Apart from bingo we play games, cards etc. or just socialise. We have occasional speakers and outings. entrance is £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.
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!
–––––––––––––––––– BUGGY FIT CLASSES 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
–––––––––––––––––– BIGGLESWADE WATERPOLO Every Monday 8.30pm at Saxon Pool SG18 8SU 12 and older, both sexes come along and join the fun
–––––––––––––––––– SPONSORED ‘BIKE ‘N HIKE’ A GREAT DAY OUT
Saturday, 8 September 10am- 6pm. Cycle, walk or drive to beautiful open churches in Bedford, Kempston and surrounding villages. In aid of Beds and herts historic Churches Trust To join in, contact the Area Organiser, Alan Colley 07761 545705, colley64@yahoo.co.uk See http://www.b-n-h.co.uk/ and www.bedshertshct.org.uk/ bikenhike.html
An illustrated talk by a national photojournalist – Deborah Brady
“We were treated to views of numerous impressive action packed images she had captured, which appeared in headline news --” There will be a small charge for entry. Tea and biscuits availableon arrival. everyone welcome. For further information contact Betty Thomas on 01480 860 421
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WILLINGTON VILL AGE MARKET
Peace Memorial Hall at Willington, near Bedford, MK44 3PY Come and enjoy the sights, smells and tastes of the season! Immerse yourself in the community atmosphere as you browse the produce of Bedfordshire’s makers, bakers and growers! Further details: contact emma at umsaparker@yahoo.co.uk or hello@willingtonvillagemarket.co.uk
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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 and liability.) 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
SG18 0AT Saturday 22nd September 10.00 am – 3.30 pm FREE ADMISSIoN
An action packed day with plenty to keep the family busy, why not come and join us at our Country Fayre? The Fayre will have the usual array of stalls with plants, fresh vegetables, fruit, jams, chutneys and cakes to buy. There will be an exhilarating and entertaining arena programme which continues throughout the day. The exhibition in church shows ‘Celebrating 100 years since the end of World War I. Try your hand at some of the games including putting, and for the younger ones – bouncy castle and glitter tattoos. Buy a ticket for the Grand Raffle where the top prize is £200 and where there are many more prizes. A good selection of food and drink is available, freshly cooked or prepared and all at reasonable prices, so please put this invitation date in your diary and join us on the day. Admission is free and all proceeds go to the two following charities: ‘CHUMS’ is a Mental health and emotional Wellbeing Service for Children and young People which provides therapeutic support in a variety of ways. They have developed a unique service to ensure that children and young people are able to access help that supports their individual needs. CoMBAT STRESS is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health and for almost a century, they have helped former servicemen and women deal with trauma-related mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Today, they provide life-changing treatment to veterans from every service and every conflict either on the phone, online, in the community and at their specialist centres. When a veteran asks for our help, a programme of treatment and support to meet their individual needs is arranged. This may be from an hour a week at a peer support group meeting close to home, or to a six week residential PTSD treatment programme at one of the specialist centres, together they work out the right support. So, come along to St Andrew’s and enjoy a day of family entertainment whilst at the same time knowing that your contributions are going to two very good causes.
£5.00 entrance on the door. There will be a raffle and tea and coffee. We meet at the Conservative Bowls Club pavilion (Rear of the Conservative Club, Bedford Rd.) The Flower Club meets second Monday in the month (except Aug. Dec. & Jan.) at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome. For more information please call: Sue Alexander: Tel. 01767 699729 or follow us on Facebook
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The Battle of Britain. SANDy hISTOrICAL SOCIeTy
The True Story by Damien O’Dell Friday 28th Sept at 7.30 Stone Croft Hall, St Swithins Way, Sandy, SG191BB Admission £2.50 including refreshments. Members & Students free For further details contact 01767680171
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“The Rev John Berridge a remarkable 18th century minister of Everton” Beeston Methodist Church Hall, The Baulk.(SG191NR) Tuesday 11th September, 7.30pm Ample parking next to church entry only £4, Members free. refreshments available.
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ST MAry’S FIeLD, hATLey rD POTTON SG19 2rP 12 - 5PM SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9 LOTS OF STALLS reFreShMeNTS ALL DAy MOre INFO TeL JANe 01767 260293
––––––––––––––– THE SANDY UKULELE GROUP
Meet every Friday at the Baptist 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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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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TENNIS FOR
BEGINNERS CHILDREN – ADULTS SENIORS EXPERIENCED PL AYERS Jack: 01767 692242 www.biggleswadetennis.co.uk
ALL WELCOME
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
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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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As from the first Thursday in September Trinity Methodist are hoping to start once again with their monthly lunches. There is usually a short service at 11.30 in the church first and then the lunch starts at 12 noon. Occasionally there will be a concert or speaker to follow at 1 p.m until about 1.45. So first one will be on Thursday September 6th. All are welcome. The Sunday services for September are: Sunday 2nd September 10.30a.m. rev. Dalwyn Attwell. This will be a cafe style service and will be followed by a ‘Bring and Share’ lunch. (he is our new Methodist Minister) Sunday 9th September 9.30a.m rev. Susan howe This will be a communion service. 10.30 a.m Mr. Jim ragless will lead the service. Sunday 16th September 10.30 am will be led by rev. Caroline Weaver. and will include communion. 6p.m Will be led by Mr. Keith Lilley and will be an informal service and Trinity band will accompany. Sunday 23rd September 10.30 a.m harvest Festival will be led by rev. Dalwyn Attwell. Sunday 30th September 10.30 a.m. will be led by rev. Stan Short There is no service at Trinity but a ‘healing and laying on of hands’ service will be held at London road Methodist Church Bedford at 6p.m This will be a circuit event.
BeDS AND herTS OrGANISTS’ ASSOCIATION are celebrating their 80th Anniversary with an
THE BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT IN THE GREAT WAR Sandy Town Council presents a series of six 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) DIARY OF TALKS Wednesday 5th September 2018: “This is a nasty business”– the 100 Days Offensives of 1918. The Bedfordshire Regiment during the final offensives of the war. Wednesday 3rd October 2018: An unexpected find – Lieutenant Walter Graves of Sandye Place. His story, a surprise discovery and a trip to Ypres.
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Tuesday 6th November 2018:“We will remember them”– the Sandy War Memorial. Some of the stories hidden in the memorial’s stone.
David Poulter
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
ORGAN RECITAL
(Ex Liverpool Anglican Cathedral) at Woburn Parish Church MK17 9PG at 3pm Saturday 15th September Tickets £12 available on the door. Watch David Live by Video Link on the fabulous Three Manual Norman & Beard Organ.
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