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KEMPSTON TOWN COUNCIL 104 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BG Tel: 01234 851005 www.kempstontowncouncil.com Email: kempstoncouncil@btconnect.com Office hours: 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday
Mayor’s summer schedule
Kempston Concert Band’s summer concert on 16 July at Kempston East Methodist Church kicked off a series of events for Kempston Mayor Cllr James Valentine recently. The performance met their usual excellent standard and all proceeds went to Sarcoldosis UK, their nominated charity.
A first for Cllr Valentine was an invitation to the Shaheedi Sports Tournament, held at Kempston Rovers’ ground on Hillgrounds Road. This Asian-themed event took place over the weekend of 21 and 22 July and featured competition in football, cricket, hockey, athletics and the Indian game of Kabaddi. Deputy Mayor Carl Meader and Council Leader Kay Burley also attended the event.
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At a recent meeting of Kempston Community Safety Forum Ben Horrell from the Borough’s Community Safety Partnership gave an outline of the kind of work that they carry out. The main priority of the partnership is dealing with antisocial behaviour. Interestingly they also deal with crime that particularly affects vulnerable people. The Bobby Van scheme which is a charity is often used to help advise and fit security devices for vulnerable people. If you or anyone you know need the services of the scheme then contact bobbyscheme@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk In most cases of anti- social behaviour something can be done! However, it does rely on information from residents. The process may involve residents keeping a diary over a period of 14 days concerning the nuisance behaviour. Risk factors will be assessed and a variety of actions can be employed to help alleviate the problem. Strategies range from mediation to closure notices. Referrals are often made to other agencies too. The most important point is to report it! www.bedford.gov.uk Icon on left hand side ‘Report it’. Please give as much detail as possible. www.bedfordshire.police.uk
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Kempston Fun Day on 25 August in Addison Howard Park is a great occasion for all Kempston residents. This event has been running for many years and aims to provide fun and entertainment for families in Kempston and Bedford with charity and trade stalls, displays, arena events, children’s rides and refreshments. There is always a theme – last year’s was “The Romans are Coming” and the picture shows the Mayor with a very authentic-looking Roman soldier.
Cycling is a healthy activity for the individual cyclist! However it is not so good for pedestrians when it happens on footpaths. It is even more dangerous for people with limited vision and mobility. Cycles are generally silent and cyclists have no way of knowing whether the pedestrian has the ability to avoid them. Best not do it! The weather has been great for outdoor activities recently. Everyone has their doors and windows open. Please take care not to have your music up too loud or cause a noise nuisance to your neighbours.
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STEM visit ‘Pompey’ KCA students took part in a STEM visit (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to Whale Island in Portsmouth where they stayed on a Royal Navy ship, HMS Bristol for four days. The trip was organised by The Smallpiece Trust, an independent charity providing programmes to promote engineering careers to young people, aged 10-18. Pictured are KCA students Shannon and Sabrina who thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Shannon said: “I found looking at the different aircraft very interesting, and I enjoyed learning about how the Navy train recruits and all the different careers that engineering could lead to. Going on this trip has made me think about what I want to do in the future, knowing that there are so many different opportunities.” Sabrina said: “This trip really made an impact on what career choice that I want to do, which is engineering. Although I am still not sure what kind of engineer I
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want to become, I might look into a future career as either a chemical or mechanical engineer. I really enjoyed the trip and hope I can go on another one in the future.”
The high tide of people who came to the Bedford River Festival weekend reflected the surge in new houses which have been built in the Borough. Many of the people we met at the event were visiting the festival for the first time and it was our mission of behalf of over 500 BedfordBID levy payers, to make the most of that “Love Bedford” vibe by encouraging them to come back to the town all summer long. Our ‘Little book of BID offers’ gives discount and deals from a range of businesses. We also gave away 1,000 Love Bedford bags containing £5 Love Bedford Gift Vouchers, which can be redeemed at 270 shops, restaurants and more. On top of this we launched our Trip to New York prize draw which encourages people to sign up to www.lovebedford.co.uk and
our social media sites. All of these run throughout August - so make the most of all that Love Bedford has to offer by logging on. Once you are in town there is a super new Symbol Spot trail launched this month which is free fun for the little ones, and face painting and balloons around the “Beach Week” of August 6th. Come on down to town this August.
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Challenging students
THE Brilliant Club plays a significant part in raising aspirations and ‘stretching and challenging’ the students at Kempston Challenger Academy. The Brilliant Club ‘exists to increase the number of pupils from under-represented backgrounds progressing to highly-selective universities. For KCA it means, selecting not only some of the more able pupils but also the hardest working students for an opportunity that many will have never imagined being possible before! l Brilliant Club students are treated to an ‘Introduction’ visit to a top class University, such as Cambridge. l On the Introduction trip, students enjoy a tour of a University Faculty, Halls of Residence and also get to hear from University students about ‘life at university’. They also received some top class inspirational talks arranged by the Brilliant Club. l Students then embark on a six week programme of study led by a PhD Mentor in their field of specialism. This involves the PhD Mentor coming into school once a week to lead interactive sessions in his or her specialism. l To ‘graduate’ students must write a 2000 word ‘University style’ essay which is then graded using the typical University system (1st, 2:1, 2:2, 3rd) within two weeks. They are assisted online via a virtual learning environment provided by the Brilliant Club and their Mentor. l Upon graduation, students are invited back to a different University to the one they went to on their ‘Introduction’ trip to hear some keynote speeches from motivational speakers and again receive more advice about University access. They also receive their Brilliant Club Honours Certificate and get encouraged to really emphasise this on their CVs!
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What is happening on the former Robert Bruce School site?
WHEN visiting residents in Kempston North over recent weeks concerns were expressed about what is happening to the land currently occupied by the former Robert Bruce School in Hillgrounds Road, Kempston. There is much speculation that the land will be sold exclusively for housing, adding to the already overstretched intra-structure of services
in the area with an increase in traffic congestion. As a result I arranged a meeting with Mr Chamberlain, Chief Executive of The Challenger MultiAcademy Trust (CMAT). The Trust own some 17 acres of the land (freehold) currently occupied by the old school. The Trust is working in partnership with Bedford Borough Council
and The Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust (BILTT) on plans for the site. BILTT has already been granted £14 million funding from Central Government to build a new specialist free school for some 200 children on the current site. It was reassuring to hear that the intention is to make this an all-encompassing special needs educational site. It is likely that the current school will be
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Wootton Upper School pupils celebrate victory
YOUNG sporting stars have been honoured for their achievements in a glittering ‘Sports Personality of the Year’ style awards ceremony. Pupils from Wootton upper School in Bedford were presented with a horde of medals in recognition of their sporting success at the school’s Sports Awards Evening on July 4th. The event was presented by former Olympic badminton player Gail Emms MBE who represented England for more than a decade at international competitions, winning gold at the World Championships (mixed doubles) in 2006. Gail presented a host of achievement awards and gave a motivating speech to the next generation of sporting heroes. Among those winning awards was Georgia Hall for ‘Sporting Excellence’ for Gymnastics, Holly Reader (GCSE PE Student of the Year), Madie Cochrane (Female Sports Personality), Sean Hardwidge (Male Sports Personality) and the Year 9 Athletics Team were crowned ‘Team of theYear’. Michael Gleeson, school principal, said: “I’m immensely proud of all our budding sports stars for their phenomenal commitment and success during this school year. “Many of our pupils are at the top of their game regionally and nationally. The effort and dedication they invest into their chosen sports is nothing short of incredible. Many juggle the demands of academic work and studying with long hours training and we’re delighted to be able to honour their efforts in this way. “I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to all those who’ve won medals at this year’s awards evening. I look forward to seeing many more faces at next year’s event and wish them the best of luck for the coming school year.” Wootton Upper School prides itself on offering a wealth of extracurricular sporting, scientific and academic opportunities to nurture the talents and skills of its students – many of which take place abroad. In June, three Year 9 pupils; Alex Ayale (100m), Jasmine Ferguson (300m) and Niamh Huxford (800m) flew the flag of the school at county level by being Windows crowned county champions at Bedford County Athletics uPVC Doors, Composite Championships. Doors Dozens of Year 9 and 10 pupils also took part in a host of track and French Doors, Patio Doors, field events as well as ‘rounders’, Bifold Doors mixed netball, dodgeball and tug of war during a Day of Sport event at Conservatories the school on June 26th. Deposit Indemnity Meanwhile, Year 9 STEM Club tested their engineering skills in the 10 year insurance-backed Rampaging Chariots Event in Guarantee Leonardo, Luton – a robotic games winning the assault course competiCertass Registration tion and finishing runners-up – Building Regulations overall.
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Wixams whizz at maths A rose to celebrate WI Centenary
WIxAMS Academy, Bedford hosted the ‘Bedford Rock Wrangle’ organised by Times Tables Rock Stars, where 20 schools competed in a huge Times Tables-off. The event saw over 60 students, aged between 10 - 12, compete in a series of heats and the grand final, to see who would be crowned the Supreme Ultimate Rock Hero for Eternity. The winner, was Sara Rodrigues from Braybrook Primary School in Peterborough, who answered an incredible 396 multiplication questions correctly in three minutes, said that it all comes down to “practice”. Mrs Jacqui Hepburn, Maths Lead at Wixams Academy, said: “This was an excellent opportunity for us to show-case our school at a regional event, attended by over 20 schools from Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and Bedford and we were really pleased that the Times Tables Rock Stars team chose our school to host event.” Times Tables Rock Stars www.ttrockstars.com is the brainchild of Bruno Reddy, former Maths Teacher, from Bedford. It is a web and app-based programme which schools and families use to help their children improve their times tables
recall, speed and accuracy. Bruno said: “This is a brilliant way to showcase the talents of the children and to make maths fun.”
TO celebrate the Centenary in 2019, the Trustees of Bedfordshire County Federation of Women’s Institutes commissioned the production of a new rose, through the firm of Harkness Roses at Hitchin. The new rose ‘Bedfordshire Beauty’ was launched at the Hampton Court Flower Show. Two coaches of WI members and friends travelled to Hampton Court on Thursday July, 2018, to view the Rose, prior to ordering their very own Rose in September. These will be planted in their Gardens for them to be in full bloom across Bedfordshire in 2019 The WI movement came to the County in 1917, when Dunstable WI was formed.
This WI unfortunately disbanded and reformed many years later, although by 1918 eight institutes had formed, enabling the formation of the County Federation on 27th September 1919. The first County Chairman was Mrs M Whitbread of Southhill and of the famous brewing family. The launch of the Rose is at the beginning of a programme of events being organised throughout 2019 to celebrate our Centenary year. A Church service is to be held in Dunstable, a Peel of Bells across the County on the actual birthday, 27th September, together with a Celebratory afternoon tea to be held at the Sculpture Gallery in Woburn to name a few.
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The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the equivalent of an MBE for volunteer groups, was presented by the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire on July 16th. The event took place at the Grand Hall of The Bedford Sixth Form (formerly the High School). The organisation has 70 volunteers and 11 staff who run 40 different groups, services and activities for people with dementia and their family carers including: Music for Memory, gardening, swimming, bowls, and walking football, as well as providing a support network and access to information. These take place in
“At BedfordBID our mission was to make sure that this huge marketing opportunity was accessed by town centre businesses and our Little Book of Offers did just that with 5,000 being snapped up by people who will then be encouraged to keep coming back all summer long to take advantage of the discounts. “We also launched our free draw to win a trip to New York thanks to one of our independent businesses Global Travel Experts. This promotion will run all through August like the offers and will draw people into our lovebedford.co.uk and social media platforms.” BedfordBID supported the John Bunyan Boat by giving them goodie bags containing £5 Love Bedford gift vouchers for those taking a river trip. More bags were given out at the Love Bedford stand in Russell Park bringing the total to 1,000. Said Christina: “Redemptions on these vouchers given out at the last River Festival were very high meaning people took the trouble to come back to town which is what we want them to do. They come for the free festival, we want them to keep coming back to the town centre all summer long.” BID zone businesses who made the most of River Festival included: The Harpur Centre who sponsored the main stage and hosted a marquee for their centre shops like Specsavers. McDonald’s on the High Street who reported their “busiest day ever.” Michael R. Peters ran a charity stall in aid of Bedford Hospital, with the prize being a fantastic fridge/freezer. The Flute had no less than three bars selling Pimms and more to thirsty visitors. The Bedford Swan Hotel extended their terrace in to a San Miguel bar and hog roast marquee. Baby and Play secured a prime spot and gave away Love Bedford “lost children” wristbands.Secret Garden from St Cuthbert’s Arcade made it on Sunday to give away balloons to their target audience. The new Riverside cinema, bars and restaurants complex did a roaring trade.
THE first festival was held 40 years and every two years since with the scorching weekend of July 14th and 15th being a winner. Christina Rowe, Love Bedford Director, said: “All credit to the events team at Bedford Borough Council, their many partners, sponsors and the public for making this such a fantastic event.
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Photograph shows left to right: The Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis; Mark Kiteley Board member of Bedford College Service Ltd which generously allowed the charity event to be staged at the Grand Hall of what is now The Bedford Sixth Form in Bromham Road and Sarah Russell CEO of the Tibbs Foundation.
Bedford, Elstow, Flitwick, Oakley, Kempston and Potton. Hands-on CEO Sarah Russell said: “This award is a wonderful recognition of the hard work of our team and our volunteers who make a real difference to the lives of people in our community. “Donations from people using our services brought in £37,000 last year and a further £52,000 came from fund-raising efforts. We are also commissioned by Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council, as well as the Clinical Commissioning Group to provide services and we receive a grant from the Harpur Trust to support out Music 4 Memory
Service. We are a tightly-run ship, we keep our overheads to a minimum to ensure all our income goes towards the front-line. “We rely heavily on the goodwill of local people and the support of other local community groups which enables us to support so many with a diagnosis, those concerned with memory loss and family members affected. The charity is launching a major fund-raising initiative in the autumn encouraging individuals and organisations to help cope with this ever-growing health issue. It is estimated that over 5,000 people in the county are living with dementia. Please sign up for the Tibbs newsletter www.tibbsdementia.co.uk
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Center Parcs help playgroup BUNYAN Playschool has received financial support from Center Parcs, Woburn. This has enabled them employ additional staff and to make the most of the many outdoor activities available in their revamped safe and secure play area. The playgroup went on their summer outing to Mead Open Farm on Thursday 19th July. The playschool is held at Kempston West Methodist Church. There are still a few places left for the new year, give Emma a ring on 07944 630369 or pop in and see them during term time.
New charity for Town Council
Kempston Town Council supports a number of charities and the Mayor James Valentine has chosen Autism Bedfordshire this year. Cllr. Valentine recently visited the charity’s offices to discuss their work with autistic adults and children. He was impressed to hear about their wide range of activities that include social activity groups for people with autism, skills courses, a dedicated helpline and training courses for parents. Cllr. Valentine said: “I have an autistic grandson and I’ve seen the benefits of sympathetic and professional treatment in his case. “I would like to see all Bedfordshire children and adults on the autistic spectrum getting similar help. I’m delighted to make Autism Bedfordshire one of my charities this year and look forward to seeing their staff and volunteers at our social events.”
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Elisa Bratton, Fashion and Textile Programme Leader said: “It is really exciting to see how the HND course here at Bedford College is providing students with the platform, opportunity and teaching expertise to compete on a national scale alongside the top BA institutions in fashion and textiles.” Said Director of the Arts Toby Clark said: “The success of this course demonstrates how the riverside Bedford College South Bank Arts Centre is a hothouse for talent across the arts. Our students can stay here and gain degrees, win places at the best art schools and universities, or step into great jobs.”
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LONG-TERM FUNDING PLAN NEEDED
Since 2010 we have lost 21,000 police officers, 18,000 police staff and 6,800 police community support officers in England and Wales. Central government funding to local police forces will fall in real terms for the eighth consecutive year in 2018-19 and in addition that there will be a £54m shortfall in funding for counter-terror policing. It has meant tough choices for policing in the year ahead with the Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police, Jon Boucher once again reiterating he does not have enough police officers to respond to all emergency calls. Bedfordshire Police has experienced an increase in knife, gun and gang crime over the past year. Some 40% of all discharges of guns in the Eastern region 7 force area from Norfolk to Kent occur in Bedfordshire. It is routinely in the top five forces for Serious Acquisitive crime, it faces the third
LOG ON AND COMPLAIN – NOW!
NHS Commissioners are consulting on their plan to close Putnoe Walk-In-Centre and it is crucial that people take part and oppose the loss of this important facility. The walk-in centre is very well-used and serves a vital function, and the campaign to save it depends on those who value it speaking up through the consultation. The Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) extended the Walk-In Centre’s contract for six months from April. This followed a robust campaign against its closure as the expiry of its previous contract approached. We need to reject the current closure plans even more overwhelmingly if we are to save it. The CCG had announced a plan to
FORCE REFLECTS THE COMMUNITY
In June, I was delighted to welcome Policing Minister Nick Hurd to Bedfordshire Police HQ in Kempston for a national conference on diversity in policing as he congratulated Bedfordshire Police on the “shining example” they represent to policing as a whole through recent exemplary recruitment across minority communities. Nick Hurd specifically thanked the Chief Constable and I for the particular emphasis we both put on increasing diversity in our Force and in policing as a whole, which has brought outstanding results, with 26-33% diversity across recruitment since I came into this role. It is a commitment made in my Police and Crime Plan and Jon Boutcher and I had talked at length about this as a joint priority for Bedfordshire Police before I even stood
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Yasin MP for Bedford and Kempston highest terror risk in the country because of the security threat posed by Luton Airport and volume crime which includes priority crimes such as street robbery is at the level of five years ago and is rising. Demand is now at unprecedented levels with an increase in traditional non-police matters such as supporting the visit of President Trump and mental health cases. Rest days for our police officers are now being cancelled at a phenomenal rate, and the
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Dave by Dave Hodgson Mayor of Bedford provide a ‘like-for-like’ walk-in centre replacement at the former North Wing hospital site in Bedford from October. Instead, however, the CCG is now planning to close the walk-in centre altogether in May 2019. Before that, from October its weekday hours will also reduce significantly, from 8am-6pm to 8am-2pm. They say that the Walk-In Centre will be
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Police & Crime Commissioner by Kathryn Holloway for election. It is not only the morally right thing to do, to reflect our communities in the make-up of the Force, but brings talents and skills to our policing that are absolutely critical, including speaking a range of languages and a knowledge of culture and community backgrounds. This does not mean for a single second that our other officers are not valued as highly but, as Nick Hurd said, we need to recruit from the widest talent pool possible
number of officers on long-term sick leave is rocketing. It is simply dangerous to keep asking our officers to do more and more without giving them the time they need to recuperate. Despite Bedfordshire Police delivering on almost every recommendation of the Government’s new Serious Violence Strategy and being the most improved force in England and Wales for Effectiveness – it is not able to keep the public as safe as it would like. Efficiency can only be taken so far. The force is achieving miracles on its restricted budget which is in the lowest quartile for central funding and for council tax receipts. Short-term emergency funding does not actually help to solve the problem of officers being overstretched because the police cannot recruit new officers just to cover short-term incidents. We need a long-term funding plan and with violent crime rising, we need more police officers and we need them now.
replaced by the new Urgent Treatment Centre at Bedford Hospital from October. However, with Bedford Hospital A&E under massive pressure as it is, and the current walk-in centre seeing 35,000 patients a year, it is clear that we need both services. The CCG previously told the Council’s Health Scrutiny committee that this consultation would run well into the Autumn. In fact, they are closing it on August 19th. It is therefore urgent that this closure is not snuck through, and that everyone who does not want to lose the walk-in centre says so via this consultation. You can find it at www. bedfordshireccg.nhs.uk/page/?id=5469 I believe this is a clear reduction in services for local people, and strongly encourage everyone who agrees to have your say. and policing has never done that, which is an absolute disgrace which has to be challenged and changed in 2018. It is absolutely clear that Nick Hurd fully understands the very significant progress made by Bedfordshire Police in this area and he, quite rightly, points to the fact that no force should ignore the need to recruit across diversity even where, unlike ourselves, there are no significant black, Asian or other minority populations in the force area. This is a wider issue than that, to make sure that we recruit the best of the best from the widest pool and that is precisely what we are doing here in this county. Everyone who knows me knows that I am interested in being an effective PCC, not just being PC – politically correct. We need to have access to recruits across every race and culture and who bring their understanding of faiths, communities and multiple languages to policing.
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Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club – Update OUR Summer Season is progressing well although many of our members are enjoying the outdoor game with the wonderful weather we have been blessed with so far. There is nothing better than a warm day with the sun shining, sitting around a Bowls Green watching a traditional British game of outdoor bowls. The fellowship of the teams, the afternoon tea following the match, the cup of tea (or drink from the bar) and socialising before departing home. That is not to say, we have not been busy indoors as many prefer the guaranteed climate control, the eight rink area (making play always available as when required), and the extra comfort of a full bar area with plentiful seating, with refreshments including meals readily available. This season (September 2017 to August 2018) has seen our membership rise to over 700 members who have enjoyed the leagues, competitions and social bowling, the well attended Coffee Mornings, the popular social evenings including Race Nights, Quiz’s, Christmas Specials, lunches, dinners, snooker, darts, Knit & Natter, and our new Friday Night Social evenings. The Wheelstars, Tibbs Dementia and Headway have had their regular weekly meetings and lunches. Many outside organisations have held their own events and many families have held their own celebrations at our club. This September sees that start of
next full year with the Winter Season beginning the last week of that month (following further work upgrading the facilities). We start taking our renewals and new memberships from the beginning of August (post dated cheques for 1st September are accepted). Special days are set aside for that but anyone can pop in to see the facilities and enquire about our activities. Our Club is a members club and all are welcome. Bowling is the main purpose but as a Community Facility we run many different events (see the list above) and social membership is a well used way of belonging and joining in with us. One of the many comments we get is how welcoming our members are and how easy it is to bowl. Anyone can bowl, it just depends on what standard you wish to bowl out right from beginners to County standard. This winter period, if you want company, come down for a social drink, just come and watch the bowling, book a table for a meal, hire the club for an event, or just pop in, do it during the colder weather rather than sitting alone or staying at home. We are a community club looking for you to come and enjoy our facilities and our company. As stated before, many visitors remark on the social atmosphere in our club. Why not come and see for yourself. Peter Smith - Director Club Number 01234 852291
Garden notes
LITTLE wonder we spend so much time talking about the weather, as we never know what we are going to get. And that includes the weather people. After weeks if not months of monsoon like conditions we go almost overnight into a sub Saharan climate with no real letup in sight as I write this. Earlier this year I told you about the plastic barrels I turned into planters, so I thought I ought to give you an update. The Early Nantes seed tapes I bought, have been planted (sown ?) in a succession and to date I am exceedingly well pleased with the results. I have to accept that having to water them often is a bit of a pain but I have had loads of baby carrots about six inches long and between a pencil and a fingers width thick and they are so sweet. I am also growing spring onions in the barrels. I did try radish and lettuce in them but with the onset of the hot weather they gave up the ghost. The compost I use is ‘Horse Manure’ compost from our trading hut in Newnham Avenue and it is a success. The lettuce I am growing under green scaffold netting to keep
the temperature down but even so most of them bolt before they can be eaten. Of course, that doesn’t deter the slugs. Despite this unseasonable weather most of my crops are still growing. So far the early potatoes have done really well and if the tops are anything to go by the second earlies and main crops will not be a disaster either. They say that patience is a virtue and they could well be right. Much earlier in the year I sowed lots of tomatoes of different types in an attempt to get ahead of the game and hopefully everyone else. They duly germinated and got pricked out and potted on and then they sat there and stagnated. I got desperate and panicked. I scrounged some from a friend and bought some more from a garden centre and planted them in my poly tunnel. As if this was a trigger my original plants decided they had had enough of a lie-in and got moving. Naturally I could not waste them so they got planted in the tunnel as well with the result that inside my tunnel it resembles a bit of a tropical rain forest. Richard Callaghan
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The Parish Council is responsible for a number of local services, including: roadside seats, Bus shelters, Litter bins, Dog waste bins, Wood End Play Space, the closed church yard at Church End. In addition, the Parish Council liaises with the Borough Council on matters that are their responsibility such roads and footways. It also considers and responds to local planning proposals and other matters that might affect the lives and well-being of residents. The Parish Council meets on the third Thursday of the month (except August and December), at 7.30pm in All Saints Church Hall. There is always 15 minutes set aside for public questions. CONTACT DETAILS:
The Parish Clerk 10 Parklands Bedford, MK41 9LZ Tel: 01234 270016 Email: gillwiggs@btinternet.com http://kempstonrural.bedsparishes.gov.uk
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The Rolling Stones Now The Quarry Theatre presents 7.30pm Friday August 31
Unfiltered - The 20th anniversary tour! The Rolling Stones Now is a celebration of all that has made the The Rolling Stones legendary. In full costumes, recreating the Stones live shows of the late 60’s - 90’s, Mick’s pout, Keith’s riffs and Bill’s stony face are all on show as the band play some of the greatest songs ever written including ‘Brown Sugar’, ‘Jumpin Jack Flash’, ‘Paint it Black’ and ‘Sympathy for the Devil’.
BEDFORD PARK CONCERTS Billy Ocean
Billy has achieved extraordinary success as both an artist and a songwriter. We are so excited to have this exceptional artist confirmed to play in Bedford Park this summer. Backed by his full band expect hit after hit from ‘Love Really Hurts Without You’, ‘Caribbean Queen’ ‘Suddenly’, ‘When the Going gets Tough (the tough gets going)’as well as the now classic Get Outta My Dreams; Get Into My Car plus many many more! Also on the bill is international soul singer Jaki Graham, the mighty ASWAD, Loose Ends ft Carl McIntosh and ‘The Christians’.
Friday August 3
Jess Glynne
The Triple Brit Award nominee and platinum selling artist will be ‘Right Here’ in Bedford Park This Summer! Jess Glynne first came into the public prominence in 2014 as the vocalist on Clean Bandit’s Grammy Award winning and #1 hit ‘Rather Be’; Glynne scored another number one earlier that same year on Route 94’s ‘My Love’. Pop sensation Jess Glynne has since become one of the biggest UK breakthrough acts of recent years.
Saturday August 4
Lesley Garrett – Proms
The soloist this year will be none other than English soprano Lesley Garrett, this exquisite musician, broadcaster and media personality is the perfect fit for Bedford Park Proms. Lesley Garrett is known for her cross-over repertoire that stretches from Mozart to Meat Loaf via West End Musicals; reaching places that other opera stars can only dream of. Joining Lesley will be tenor Jeff Stewart, who enjoys a busy world-wide career and his dramatic tenor voice is much in demand. Tickets: www.bedfordparkconcerts.co.uk
Sunday August 5
The Rolling Stones Now were established in 1998 and since then have travelled the country playing thousands of gigs and events. They have appeared with The New Yardbirds, Geno Washington, The Downliners Sect and on France TV with Jimmy Cliff. Don’t miss a night of struts, riffs and down-
right dirty Rock n’ Roll where Satisfaction is guaranteed! “Quite simply the best tribute band on planet rock.” THE SUN “…They’re a real laugh… if you want a fun way to end the evening this one’s a blast!” ★★★★ THE DAILY MAIL
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Plants for sunny dry conditions S I write at the end of June we have already had seven weeks without rain and the weather forecast is saying a lot more hot sunny weather. Although I welcome this like most other people while on holiday it is a nightmare trying to keep my precious plants alive without enormous water charges. I watch that meter spinning around while watering the tubs and veggy patch let alone the rest of the garden. So I am looking to replace any casualties with plants that are more resistant to drought conditions. I also have one area that is a real suntrap with poor soil so I have decided to plant a dry border and get rid of the grass completely which realistically is brown not green from May to October. I intend to plant this border early next spring so I will spend the rest of this year preparing the soil. Apart from selecting plants that will thrive in the sunny dry conditions it is vital to remove any weed, grass or other unwanted plant growth and try to conserve moisture in the soil around the plant roots. I will use rotted garden compost which I make by layering all my garden and kitchen waste, chicken litter and grass cuttings. It is important to incorporate some soil as well but there is usually enough
still attached to the roots of weeds, potato, sweet corn, bean and brassicas plants when the harvest is finished. The occasional sprinkling of sulphate of ammonia helps soil bacteria to speed up decomposition. You can use peat or other fibrous soil conditioners but at a cost. A generous layer of compost should be spread on top of the soil and dug or rotavated to incorporate. After planting I will mulch around the plants to a depth of 10cm with pulverised bark when the soil is really wet to conserve that precious moisture in the soil. The area is backing onto a Yew hedge with pleached Hornbeams so I will leave two meters in front of the hedge and behind the border for a gravel path to allow for hedge trimming and maintaining the larger plants in the back row. The plants that thrive in dry sunny places have either thick leathery green leaves or silver. The silver foliage is due to numerous fine hairs on the leaves which can feel felty to touch. These become whiter as the conditions become drier reducing the water loss from the plant. The dark green foliage of the Yew will be a great foil for the silver leaf plants. Onopordon Acanthium is a gigantic thistle and has huge prickly silver felted leaves and in the second year throws a large branched stem
with purple thistle flowers. It is a very dramatic plant which dies after flowering but produces numerous seedlings to replace the original plant. Cynara Cardunculus the Cardoon has great arching silvery white filigree leaves and strong stems bearing large spikey buds that burst into blue thistle flowers. This is another plant drama queen ideal for the back of my border. Between these I shall plant Buddleia Davidii Empire Blue for the purple flowers which attract the bees and butterflies in August. In the centre of the border Cistus Cobariensis and Cistus Landanifera will be separated by Yucca Gloriosa Variegata another architectural plant with rosettes of brightly variegated leaves. At one end Fatsia Japonica Spiders Web with the large leathery bright green variegated leaves will be surrounded by clumps of Senecio Cinerea White Diamond and at the other end Agapanthus Campanulatus with its gorgeous blue flowers in late summer. There are an amazing number of lower growing plants suitable for the front but I am selecting Euphorbia Polychroma, Acanthus Spinosa, Ballota, Senecio Sunshine, Lavender Munstead, Sedum Spectabilis and Stachys Silver Carpet to give as much colour and interest as possible in a very dry border.
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CAR BOOT SALE Sundays: 19th August, 16th September and 21st October Sellers 9.00am – Buyers 10.00am
MILTON ERNEST GARDEN CENTRE Radwell Road, Milton Ernest MK44 1SH Teas, Coffee, Breakfast, Snacks in Café
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BEDFORD ORGAN & KEYBOARD CLUB
Christ the King Parish Hall Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP 2pm to 4pm Friday 24th August Admission £3 Tea, home-made cake and dancing For Information call 01234 404563
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JOANNE NAULLS IN CONCERT
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COUNTRY AND FOLK DANCE CLUB
Thursday evenings 8pm – 10pm Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford MK41 8EB Its good fun for only £2 including refreshments No partner required. Ron Law 01234 825574 www.bedfordfolkdanceclub.com BEDFORDSHIRE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
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Then come along to the next monthly talk on Friday 7th September 2018
‘The Many Ways of Counting our Days’
by Colin Oakes 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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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 ST. PAUL’S CHURCH, BEDFORD
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FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT
every Tuesday 1.10.p.m. - 1.50.p.m. Come and listen to talent musicians from the Royal Academy and the Royal College in this beautiful church. The church cafe opens at midday.
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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
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FUND RAISING TEA DANCE
MONDAY 13th AUGUST 2018 2.00pm to 4.30pm £3.00 (INCL CUPPA) Tel: 01234 851877 or 01234 340997 ––––––––––––– SATURDAY AUGUST 25th OPEN FROM 12 o’clock
FOR SALE OF TEAS - COFFEES LIGHT REFRESHMENTS TEA DANCE 2.00pm to 4.30pm Entrance £2.00
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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) We have a large range of toys and activities for the children to enjoy, where they can learn to share and socialise We provide refreshments for both child and carer. Contact: Debbie on 07975 –772-058 or Suzanne on 01234-857467. ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH KEMPSTON
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walking and raise funds for The Royal British Legion, Bedfordshire’s Poppy Walk for Honour, The Poppy Walk returns to commemorate the end of the First World War and to say thank you to the First World War generation- all who served, sacrificed and changed our world. Come to Bedford Priory Country Park in Bedford, Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9SH on Sunday 12th August, 2018. We will be gathering at Visitor Centre at Priory Country Park Bedford from 11.00am to embark upon a choice of two routes, 2km, which is wheel chair and push chair friendly or 10km for those that really want to stretch their legs. bedspoppywalkforhonour.co.uk or upon arrival on the day
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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
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BEDFORD BRANCH
for a presentation from another selection of the excellent slides taken by Captain Eric Askew. Telephone: 01234 352014
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TIDDLYWINKS TODDLER PL AYGROUP
Meeting at Kempston Hammers Sports & Social Club every Thursday 9.30 till 11.00am school term time only All children welcome from new born to preschool age Large range of toys,activities and a craft table. Refreshments supplied for both children and carers. Non profit making playgroup If your require further information just come along or ring Ruth on 01234 854657
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CENTENARY HALL, behind Kempston Town Hall, Bedford Road For further information telephone:
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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
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WARM CINNAMON WAFFLE WITH ITALIAN VANILLA ICE CREAM £ AND CARAMEL SYRUP
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MILTON ERNEST GARDEN CENTRE
Radwell Road (just off the A6) Milton Ernest MK44 1SH
Al-Anon Family Groups In these enlightened times alcoholism is not only recognised, but is given considerable media coverage. What is not so readily recognised is the plight of those who love a problem drinker. Alcoholism has many faces from the functioning drunk who may never show the amount of drink taken, may not be abusive or violent, never lose a job or fall foul of the law to one who
terrorises every one he or she has contact with. The onslaught of emotions, from feelings of rejection, insecurity, fear, resentment and anger can culminate in utter despair. What can we do? Who can we talk to? Where can we go? Support groups in Kempston and Bedford. www.al-anonuk.org.uk Help line 0207 403 0888 10am10pm, E: enquires@al-anonuk.org.uk
AUGUST IN THE LIBRARY
Kempston Library Opening hours: Monday 2-5pm Tuesday 10am-5pm Wednesday 2-6pm Thurs 10am-5pm Friday 2-5pm Saturday 9:30-4pm SpeciaL evenTS in auguST: Monday 6th august, 3:30pm: adult creative Writing group Wednesday 22nd august, 2:30pm: adult craft club (£1 cost) 2018 Summer Reading challenge. Have you signed up to Mischief Makers yet? Full List of activities for the Mischief Makers Summer Reading challenge is HeRe: Wednesday 1st august 2:00 – 5:00pm Treasure Maps Thursday 2nd august 10:00 – 4:30pm DiY pirate Hat Friday 3rd august 2:00 – 5:00pm paper plate pirate Ships Friday 3rd august 2:00 – 5:00pm Lego club Saturday 4th august 10:00 – 3:30pm pirate Hama Beads Monday 6th august 2:00 – 5:00pm Busy Bees Monday 6th august 2:00 – 5:00pm Lego club Tuesday 7th august 11:00am under 5s Rhyme Time Tuesday 7th august 11:30 – 4:30pm Wriggly Snakes Wednesday 8th august 2:00 – 5:00pm Spiral caps Thursday 9th august 10:00 – 4:30pm Bracelet Making Friday 10th august 2:00 – 5:00pm egg Box lady Birds Friday 10th august 2:00 – 5:00pm Lego club Saturday 11th august 10:00 – 3:30pm insect Masks STORYBOOK WeeK Monday 13th august 2:00 – 5:00pm paper plate pigs Monday 13th august 2:00 – 5:00pm Lego club Tuesday 14th august 11:00am under 5s Rhyme Time Tuesday 14th august 11:30 – 4:30pm Horrid Henry Door Hanger Wednesday 15th august 2:00 – 5:00pm
Stick Man Making Thursday 16th august 10:00 – 4:30pm paper plate Rainbow Fish Thursday 16th august 2:00 – 5:00pm Lego club Friday 17th august 2:00 – 5:00pm Stand up elmers Saturday 18th august 10:00 – 3:30pm Junk Model Monsters Monday 20th august 2:00 – 5:00pm Festival Spinners Monday 20th august 2:00 – 5:00pm Lego club Tuesday 21st august 11:00am under 5s Rhyme Time Tuesday 21st august 11:30 – 4:30pm Sunflower pictures Wednesday 22nd august 2:00 – 5:00pm animal pairs Thursday 23rd august 10:00 – 4:30pm cD Sun catchers Friday 24th august 2:00 – 5:00pm Footprint Tractors Friday 24th august 2:00 – 5:00pm Lego club Saturday 25th august 10:00 – 3:30pm paper Bag Stars JungLe WeeK Tuesday 28th august 11:00am under 5s Rhyme Time Tuesday 28th august 11:30 – 4:30pm Jungle Tissue pictures Wednesday 29th august 2:00 – 5:00pm Bird Finger puppets Thursday 30th august 10:00 – 4:30pm paper chain Snakes Friday 31st august 2:00 – 5:00pm Jungle puppets Friday 31st august 2:00 – 5:00pm Lego club Saturday 1st September 10:00 – 3:30pm animal Masks LOcaL cOunciLLOR SeSSiOnS: cllr nawaz Drop in: Member for Kempston east. Drop in session 1:30-3:30pm on 4th & 18th august. Sessions for basic computer help. need help with your tablet? Book a one to one session now! Housebound Library Link and Mobile Library services also available. Download the Bedfordshire Library app from the apple and play Store now!
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Summer holidays at The Higgins The Higgins Bedford have got lots of activities planned for the summer holidays. Every Wednesday to August 22, kids can explore the museum with Kevin the Platypus and enjoy crafty fun including pottery, kite making and personalising a drawstring backpack. 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm and cost £2.70 per child.
Fridays, to August 24, The Higgins Bedford will be hosting ‘STEM’ (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) specials with Little Science Labs, Mini Map Makers and animal encounters with Teaching Talons. These workshops also start at 11am, 12.30 and 2pm every Friday and cost £5 per child.
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