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No increase ! No-one likes paying Council Tax bills let alone increases. Sometimes extra money is needed for services that are provided. Kempston residents receive their bills from Bedford Borough Council and include payments for its services plus the Police Authority, Fire and Rescue Service and KEMPSTON TOWN COUNCIL. Overall increases have been well publicised however Kempston Town Council is pleased to announce that it has agreed it’s budget for the following year with no increase in its share of the bill. A further bonus is that there will also be no increase in hire charges for Kempston Town Council facilities either! Your councillors’ contact details
Adrien Beardmore 52 Foster Road, Kempston MK42 8BU adybeard@ntlworld.com 853803 Kay Burley 7 Westdale Walk, Kempston MK42 8NX gordoncolling@btinternet.com 843805 David Clarke 86A Bedford Road, Kempston MK42 8BB daleysclub@outlook.com 851143 Lindsay Fensome 7 Kingston Close, Kempston MK42 8WA lfensome@btinternet.com 07857 005384 Will Hunt 5 Vyne Close, Kempston MK42 8RH willhunt@ntlworld.com 852072 / 07787 742887 Richard Hyde 14 The Links, Kempston MK42 7LA Hydeaway14@googlemail.com 300848 / 07986 225389 Fiorentino Manocchio 32 Hartwell Drive, Kempston MK42 8UY fiore.manocchio@gmail.com 07818 426266
Mohammed Masud 46 Henderson Way, Kempston MK42 8NP cllrmasud@bedford.gov.uk 07974 276944 Carl Meader 39 Highfield Road, Kempston MK42 7JH carl.meader@bedford.gov.uk 857621 Sue Oliver 4 Loveridge Ave, Kempston MK42 8SD s.j.oliver@ntlworld.com 303029 Peter Tansey-Dwyer 106 Hilton Close, Kempston MK42 7FT petertanseydwyer@yahoo.co.uk 07597 717699 James Valentine 35 Waterloo Road, Bedford MK40 3PQ jamesv@ntlworld.com 330621
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Running a half marathon to support charity
CaROL and Christine both started working for Kempston Town Council on the same day in 2009 and have dealt with many challenges together over the years. When a friend, Larissa Clarke, started up her own business, Transition Coaching, doing personal and group training for ladies, Carol and Christine decided to take on the Couch to 5K programme as a lifestyle change. Carol had been a runner some years before but Christine had never run before and was convinced she couldn’t anyway! after completing the Couch to 5K both ladies were inspired by their coach and the support of their new running friends and agreed to take on the challenge of training for the Brighton half Marathon. Over the winter, through the cold, rain, ice, fog and some very dark dismal early mornings, (when the temptation to stay in bed was very strong!) training has continued and gradually built up and both ladies are now counting down to the half Marathon.
They have chosen to support Road Victims Trust and Keech hospice Care which are the two charities of the Mayor, Cllr Carl Meader. If you wish to support Carol and Christine, you can do so via the following link http://uk.virginmoney giving.com/team/kempstontown mayorscharities or, if you prefer, a sponsorship form is available in the Kempston Town Council office.
Changes to subsidised concessionary bus travel
ChanGEs have been agreed to discount travel in Bedford Borough for pensioners and qualifying disabled people. The English national Concessionary Travel scheme (EnCTs) allows pass holders to travel free of charge on bus journeys where the journey commences between 9.30am and 11.00pm Monday to Friday or anytime on weekends or bank holidays. This scheme is still in place in the borough and those entitled to use the service will still have access to these benefits. however, as well as the national scheme Bedford Borough Council has also subsidised pass holders’ travel to allow them to use buses for free at any time on journeys within the borough. It is to this additional allowance that will be subject to changes in the coming weeks. amendments to the discretionary benefits offered by the Council mean that EnCTs pass holders travelling before 9.30am on weekdays will now pay a contribution of £1 per journey toward the cost of their journey as of 1st February 2017. The Council is required to reimburse bus operators for lost income because pass holders travel free of charge and the current cost to the Council is in the region of £2.7 million a year. It is anticipated that these new changes will reduce the Council’s costs by an estimated £100,000 per year whilst still providing significantly discounted fares for EnCTs pass holders. Portfolio holder for Finance, Councillor Michael headley said: “Punishing government cuts have created a full-blown funding crisis for local services and tough decisions are now unavoidable. “however, unlike a number of other local authorities Bedford Borough Council is choosing to support bus travel for pensioners and disabled people with a discount scheme that exceeds the national requirements.”
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KEMPsTOn’s Matthew Capener has been featured on regional television in a programme about how Bedford College is helping solve a national shortage of skills in the construction industry. anglia ITV filmed in the ‘real life’ bricklaying workshop of the college in Bedford and interviewed an apprentice Matthew Capener, aged 17, of Kempston who works for Bloor homes, and part-time student aaron Dembicki, 17, as well as full-timers Dylan Bergeon-Ward, of arlesey and Callum Baker-Thompson, both aged 16. They were all pleased to hear that experienced bricklayers can earn £1,000 a week thanks to demands in the current construction environment. Bedford College’s construction training is about more than working ‘on the tools’. Progression from Levels 2 and 3 in Brickwork can lead to hnC and hnD qualifications in civil engineering and construction and careers as site or Project Managers or as a Quantity surveyor. Often companies will invest in on-going training of talented staff to ensure continuity of skills across all levels of their organisation and industry. Bedford College’s head of Construction Dave Wilkins said the college foresaw the construction skills shortage coming along several years ago and has been working with employers to have new talent ready
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Greycourt Florists crowned one of the UK’s best florists LOCAL Kempston florist Greycourt Florists has been accepted into the exclusive Good Florist Guide, the gold standard of floristry and the only merit-based guide to the finest florists in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Acknowledged as the ‘little black book’ of the very best British and Irish florists Greycourt Florists were awarded the prestigious accolade last week. Owner Kelly Jeffries described themselves as thrilled to bits!
To be part of GFG, each florist undergoes a rigorous evaluation process before being approved. Greycourt Florists submitted a detailed description of their floristry business, including range available and services offered as well as images of their business premises, their design work, their team and even the delivery vehicle! It was then vetted by a panel of industry experts to ensure it met the strict criteria of not just offering gorgeous designs, but also the best service and value for bespoke floristry and flowers. Commenting on their success Kelly of Greycourt Florists said: “We are delighted to be accepted into the Good Florist Guide. We are passionate about flowers, design, quality and the service we give to each of our customers so it is wonderful to have this recognised.” Kelly continued: “What’s special about our business is that we don’t just sell flowers, we sell emotions!”
PASSION Caroline Marshall-Foster, Editor of floristry’s industry bible The Florist magazine, and Executive Director of Good Florist Guide set it up as a way to ensure customers always receive top quality floristry from businesses that value excellent customer service. Caroline said: “You can buy flowers virtually anywhere these days. But nothing really beats the experience of receiving fabulous flowers from a truly bespoke florist and without it costing an arm or a leg. “The Good Florist Guide is my way of sharing all that is good about floristry. It allows consumers to know that the florist they use is able and willing to go the extra mile and make all their purchases, big or small, truly special.”
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RIChaRD Fuller MP has launched a successful series of business evenings featuring international corporation leaders and local entrepreneurs. held at King’s house in ampthill Road, a series of five Community Business school evening sessions began on January 19, with the former MD of John Lewis andy street and local tycoon Zak Resinato. The following week the combi-
nation was Brenda harris former President of Coca-Cola africa and Italy and Jacquie Manners, PR consultant. February 2. sees Business Minister Margot James MP (pictured) and hR expert Carol scott taking the stage, February 9, is Dido harding CEO of Talk Talk with a team talk by amanda Murrell and Pauline stewart and finally on 16th samuel Kasumu MD of En Campaigns talks about fund-raising. andy street talked about how John Lewis transformed itself by embracing modern techology such as ‘click and collect’ and innovative advertising techniques. he is now a candidate to be Mayor of the West Midlands region. Zak described his journey from 15-year-old saturday boy to being MD of the fashionable barber pods with deals with sainsbury’s and major retail parks. Both were featured on a BBC Look East news story about the launch evening when Richard talked about the value of entrepreneurship to employment and economic vitality for the area. Find out more at Richard Fuller MP on Facebook or follow on Twitter and Instagram with #fullonbizbedford
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Rotary Clubs raise over £24,000 for local charities
hELEn nellis, The Lord Lieutenant for Bedfordshire and patron of the Ms Therapy Centre in Barkers Lane, Bedford, recently visited the Ms Centre with representatives of five Rotary Clubs to present a cheque for £11,581 to Tracey McKenzie, Centre Manager. The Ms Centre provides therapy treatment for Ms patients in Bedfordshire and northamptonshire, and at the suggestion of Bedford Rotarian, Peter Kimber, the local Rotary Clubs of sandy and Bedford, together with the northamptonshire Clubs
of Corby, Corby Phoenix and Rushden Chichele and the Gale Family Trust, contributed the money to pay for the interior decoration of the Centre, the first such decoration in 20 years. Tracey McKenzie thanked everyone who helped in this project to give the Centre a much needed lift that has resulted in a bright and pleasant Centre into which to welcome their members for the valuable therapies. Presentation lunch shirley scotcher, the head of hospice Fundraising at sue Ryder st John’s hospice,
Moggerhanger, joined members of The Rotary Club of Bedford at their Christmas lunch and received a donation of £12,855 for st John’s hospice. This was the amount raised by the more than 700 runners and walkers in the sponsored Run and Walk along the Western Bypass and organised by the Rotary Club of Bedford to mark the opening of the Bypass. Mrs scotcher told how st John’s had welcomed more than 1,700 patients in the past year and she thanked the Rotary Club, the participants and their sponsors, and all who helped in the organisation.
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Take care Linda! New head of Wixams Primary
aFTER 27 years of caring, one of Bedford Borough Council’s invaluable home Manager’s, Linda Cornfoot, retired recently after proving much needed crucial hands on care to vulnerable adults. Linda started her career in social care with Bedfordshire County Council in 1989 at abbotsbury residential home a part-time night care assistant. she was attracted to care work as she had a young family and care work offered the opportunity to return to work and meet the needs of her growing family and childcare responsibilities. Cllr Mohammad Yasin, Portfolio holder for adults’ services at Bedford Borough Council, said: “There is no greater responsibility than looking after and caring for those around us who need our care and assistance.” as Linda’s children got older, she decided she would like to progress her career and applied for promotion to a senior Care position at another Bedfordshire County Council care home in 1996. shortly after the transfer of care homes to BUPa in 1998, Linda was promoted to the role of Deputy Manager at highfield and became a home Manager in 2000, firstly at Caddington hall and then at Puttenhoe since 2007. ––––––––––––––
Higgins bumper year
In 2016 The higgins Bedford welcomed over 42,500 visitors, representing a 24% increase on the previous year and making it the museum’s busiest calendar year ever. Popular exhibitions during 2016 included Bedford’s War Machines, which marked the centenary of the Battle of the somme; The harpur Trust 450th anniversary art Competition Exhibition which displayed artworks by school children from across Bedford Borough; and Picasso and the Masters of Print which continues until april.
MaRY Langley has been appointed by Bedford College academies Trust (BCaT) as the new headteacher of a new primary school currently being built in Wixams. Wixams Tree Primary will be next door to the secondary school Wixams academy so pupils can complete their education from entrance age to sixth Form in one location. Both schools open in september.
“I feel very proud and excited to have been appointed headteacher for Wixams Tree Primary school. I am passionate about working in partnership with the children, staff, governors and the parent community to build and develop the school as an exciting and successful school,” said Mary, after returning to education when her children had finished their early primary education Mary completed a BEd (hons) degree in Primary Education and subsequently a post graduate qualification and then completed the national Professional Qualification for headship. Principal Paul spyropoulos of Wixams academy, to which pupils from Wixams Tree Primary will progress at the age of 11, explained that his school will be welcoming students in Year 7 from a range of primaries. as well as the existing primary in Wixams, Lakeview, pupils have signed up from Bedford, Elstow, Wilstead, ampthill and Kempston to join the new school.
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hEaThER Bliss is the Chair of Governors of the Wixams academy which opens in september to pupils in Year 7 (age 11) who will be coming through from various primary schools in the area. a former Bedford high school student, heather now lives in Bromham with her two sons. self-employed, heather devotes all her time to education in its various forms. she teaches GCsE Business studies and Personal,social and health Education (PshE) at key stage 4, as well as delivering apprenticeships at a council in Berkshire. heather has spent 12 years as a school Governor, of which two have been as Chair. “as I also mark school Leaders’ professional qualifications this means
that I gain knowledge of various improvement initiatives in schools across the country from other middle and senior leaders, and I will be able to share my knowledge with Wixams.
New Dawn for girls in engineering
DaWn Fitt, a former Young Woman Engineer of the Year is showing the way for young people into careers in electrical and electronic engineering at Bedford College. a training co-ordinator who undertakes assessments in workplace and teacher of Level 2 Electrical/ Electronic apprentices, Dawn is a Past President of the Women’s Engineering society. Dawn is also Chair of adjudicating Panel for the IET’s Young Women Engineer of the Year award – so keeping in touch with new talent. Following in the footsteps of her father an engineer, Dawn did an electrical/electronic apprenticeship in her then home of Worcestershire before working her way through digital control systems and on to project management. When she switched to sTEM (science technology engineering maths) promotion in schools she said it was because: “I did an apprenticeship and wanted to put something back by encouraging others to follow that path. as President of the Women’s Engineering society I wanted to show how important the apprenticeship route is to encouraging people into the industry.”
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TO ThE EDITOR : hi ‘Kempston Calling’, in the Times dated 17/9/16 there was an article about tracing lost pensions, and there were three platforms mentioned :1. pensionslink.com, which claims it will find your pension with just your national Insurance number. Tel 0207 963 4080. E mail is info@pensionslink.com. address is 2nd Floor, alexander house, 55a Catherine Place, London sW1E 6DY. 2. Pension-tracing-service-
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TO ThE EDITOR: Kempston support Group for st John’s hospice held their annual Christmas Fayre & Coffee Morning on sat. 3rd December at all saints Church hall, Kempston. It was very well attended and nearly £1400 was raised through various stalls and competitions etc., which included a raffle, tombola,
homemade cakes, Christmas cards and unwanted gifts. Our thanks go to all that attended, individuals and organisations who donated items including Tescos and Morrisons and all the volunteers who made the event the success it was’. Trevor Coverdale Kempston Support Group
TO ThE EDITOR : I am a local Kempston mum and have two young boys. I will be running my first London Marathon on the 23rd april 2017 and I am hoping to raise £1750 for sue Ryder st. John’s hospice at Moggerhanger. I chose this charity as it provides such amazing care to local people. My granny stayed here during her illness a few years ago so it is close to my heart. I work as a teaching assistant at springfield Lower school and I am inspiring the children to be active and eat healthy foods. If anybody would like to support me & help me reach my target they can find out more at virginmoneygiving.com/elainegay Thank you again for your help. Elaine Gay
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I have many warm memories of st Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow. Whilst at University I went to Glasgow on several occasions with fellow students to undertake community work in the poorer areas of the City. This included building adventure playgrounds and undertaking community research to identify local need. On each occasion, members of the Cathedral were our hosts. I was therefore deeply saddened to see the news reports in January of the controversy caused when the Cathedral invited a local Muslim to contribute a reading from the Qur’an at their Epiphany service; a reading that described the birth of Jesus as understood within Islam. a reading that reflected Muslim belief that Jesus is a prophet but not
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The latest official government figures reveal that house price rises in Bedford Borough are amongst the highest in the country, rising 16.4% in a year. This has occurred despite record housing delivery in recent years, which illustrates just how strong demand to live in Bedford Borough is. The sharp rise in prices will be no surprise to those seeking to buy a home locally. an increasing gap between what people, especially younger people and families, can afford and the cost of a suitable home for them is a serious problem. It is one that, in my view, should be higher up the national political agenda. Locally, we need housing delivery to
KEMPSTON CALLING FEBRUARY 2017 — 13 seek understanding of those of other faiths. More than that, it was set within a Christian act of worship, within a building that speaks powerfully of Christian witness. as the Provost of st Mary’s said, ‘nobody at that service that night could be in any doubt that we proclaimed the divinity of Christ and preached the Gospel of God’s love’. The truth of the Gospel was not at risk.
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Whatever our beliefs and views, a primary responsibility for us all is that Christian responsibility to love our neighbour. a love that is broad in its compass; that includes the need to understand one another, listen to one another and to enter dialogue with one another. The inclusion of that reading in Glasgow was in that spirit. I hope that the generosity and welcome that the inclusion of this reading reflected will not be shouted down by those whose attitudes are less loving.
the son of God. The result was ten thousand negative comments including many that were abusive and have been referred to Police scotland; all complaining that this is wrong for a Christian Church and a denial of the Gospel. It is a sad indictment of the attitudes of many, and at worst Islamophobia. The inclusion of this reading was part of an occasional encounter with Islam that sat within the Christian responsibility to build relationships with our neighbours and to
ability crisis the government must reverse that alarming collapse. Of course, the reason why house prices are rising much faster here than elsewhere even at a time of high housebuilding levels is that, quite simply, so many people want to live here. We’ve overseen rapid jobs growth far outstripping national and regional rates, increasing opportunities for local residents, who are now more likely to be in work than those living elsewhere. Ofsted has identified the strength of the Borough’s schools, which are being enhanced with a £48 million investment programme. This includes moving to a primary/secondary system and the scrapping of all temporary classrooms. and crucially, of course, the Borough’s vibrant rural and urban communities are quite simply great places to live!
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aT last, we are almost at the end of a winter that has provided a few good frosts for a change. Time now if we haven’t already done it to go through the seed boxes and throw out the things we didn’t like or that failed for on reason or another and to plan for the new season. as usual at this time of year the catalogues have been dropping through the letterbox and they seem to get bigger every year. There appears to be an even greater selection of new varieties of almost everything this year and I am pleased to see that the catalogues are putting more advice on how to grow and look after crops now. Last year I grew field beans instead of broad beans and was pleased with the result. although they look a bit grey on the plate, they are a lovely sweet dwarf bean and cropped well. We froze about seven kilos and still had about half a kilo for seed off two twenty foot rows. another success story was carrot Eskimo. I grew two rows under ‘Enviromesh’ (a type of fleece ) and was still digging and using them halfway through January. They were lovely carrots, largely unmarked and tasted almost
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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:
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better raw than cooked even at that time of year. I have now erected another poly tunnel, a little bit larger than my first and plan to grow my onions, carrots beetroot and salad vegetables in there. The hope is that it will extend the growing season so that I do not need to sow as much at a time and can have earlier and later crops. The theory is that it should also protect against onion and carrot fly and also reduce the number of weeds that are blown in on the wind. In a week or two I shall sow my chillies, peppers and tomatoes in the conservatory to get an early start. My seed potatoes are spread out in tray to start chitting so that when conditions are right they will be ready to plant out. One thing I will not be doing is sowing parsnips this month despite what it says on some packets. Mid to late april is time enough, that way you should only need to sow once. I appreciate that you might get slightly smaller parsnips but who wants them the size of a leg of pork? During the next month it will be about the right time to finish winter pruning if it is not already done and to give a tree wash to fruit trees to try and prevent codling moths giving a little extra to your fruit.
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Olympic legacy rolls-on
a RECORD of over £7,000 was raised at the 2016 annual Wheelchair Challenge Relay held at the Bedford International athletics stadium. It was handed over before friends and supporters at an event at the International stadium in Barker’s Lane on Friday January 21. The event, a legacy of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, aims to raise funds to encourage young disabled people to become involved in sport or to improve their performances. In the five years the Challenge has been organised over £30,000 has been raised and re-invested in this worthy cause. Representatives of the four beneficiary organisations, sport Bedford, herts sport and Wellbeing Foundation, WheelPower and Whizz-Kidz, each received a cheque for £1700. In the case of sport Bedford the monies will be used to offer grants to aid the further development of sport for young disabled people. From funds raised in previous years sport Bedford has already made a significant contribution towards achieving the purposes of this legacy event by awarding grants to three young tennis players and two coaches who want to develop their coaching skills to work with disabled players. Two archers have also benefitted, as has a young swimmer Rotary Clubs in the area undertake the organisation of the event which is now firmly established in the calendar – the 2017 event will be taking place at the stadium on sunday October 8. This year’s Challenge will seek to increase the number of schools and organisations taking part in what everybody agrees is a worthwhile, and fun, event. such has been the success of the Challenge, the concept of which was dreamt up by howard Darbon, President of sport Bedford and organiser of the successful preLondon 2012 Training Camps held in Bedford, that it has been adopted by WheelPower and Rotary International in the UK. howard is also driving forward a project to establish a Wheelchair Racing Club in Bedford to cater for those who want to expand their involvement in sport, but cannot currently access it as the nearest clubs are many miles away. It is hoped that details of this exciting new initiative will be confirmed in the near future. –––––––––––––––
Going up a gear
COMPanIEs which need the best young engineers are donating equipment to Bedford College to help apprentices prepare for the workplace. Coca-Cola in Milton Keynes, the aircraft Research association (aRa) of Bedford and Forticrete of Leighton Buzzard have given motors, testing equipment and solar panels so young people can practise using modern technology. Tensile testing equipment from aRa together with blocks of aluminium are not only valuable but vital training aids for apprentices. “We are grateful to engineering companies for their support in preparing young people for careers which are vital for the future of modern industry,” said Rob storehouse.
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BEDFORDshIRE Police currently has 60 Cadets, who follow a national programme helping them to gain life skills and an insight into life as a police officer. The two-year programme starts in september, and training sessions are held in Bedford and Luton on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and in Biggleswade on a Thursday evening. The Bedfordshire Police Cadet programme aims to promote a practical understanding of police amongst young people and support local policing through volunteering. Being a Cadet is a great way to inspire young people to participate positively in their communities; Cadets also assist with community and crime prevention events including alcohol test purchasing, crime prevention projects, car parking
and marshalling and representing the force at official ceremonies. Their dedication was recognised last year after they won a prestigious national award. They scooped the high sheriffs’ association of England and Wales national Crimebeat award 2015/2016 for their outstanding contribution to helping to reduce crime and creating a safer community Bedfordshire Police Cadets follow a national framework which covers five key areas: presentation, procedures, communication, law and health and safety. Each area is covered with a number of informative, interactive and inclusive sessions. For more information Email: voluni@bedfordshire.pnn.police. uk or visit the ‘Join Us’ pages at www.bedfordshire.police.uk
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Pole position for apprentices
BEDFORD College students are in pole position when it comes to winning ‘Formula One’ apprenticeships with Mercedes aMG high Performance Powertrains (hPP).
hPP sponsors an Engineering student of the Year award at Bedford College every year. The prize includes a fast track to the front of an interview queue for one of the company’s sought after apprenticeships. Lee Walters, Employee Development Manager at hPP in Brixworth, northamptonshire explained that each year the company took on up to ten apprentices as machinists, assembly or test technicians. after the first year they progressed on to higher national Certificates with a view to developing them as engineers. The team at hPP benefits from great terms and conditions working in the most competitive and high-tech environment in global
Children’s writing competition
On Tuesday February 14, John Bunyan Museum & Library will be reopening fully for 2017. On Thursday February 16, there will be children’s workshops “Potions, Posies, and Poems” in partnership with Bedford Chronicles. It will be a great mixture of learning, making, and creating 17th century potions, posies, and poems. The sessions start at 10.30 and 1.30 (each last 1hr 30mins), £3 per child, this will be very popular. On Tuesday February 21 sees the launch of the annual competition for school-aged children and young people. This year they being asked to imagine they are Elizabeth Bunyan; her husband John Bunyan has been imprisoned for his beliefs, and they have to write a letter to the powerful judges to plead and argue for his pardon and release. There are four age groups: 5-8 years, 8-11yrs, 11-14yrs, and 14-18yrs, with a first, second and third prize for each of the categories.
The closing date for the competition is June 5, 2017 and the winners will be announced prior to a special presentation evening at the Museum on Tuesday July 4, 2017.
The Museum opens on Tuesday February 14, and continues to open Tuesday to saturday 11.00am- 4.00pm until October (Closed Good Friday) and admission is free. For more details contact the Curator nicola sherhod on 01234 270303 or email curator@bunyan
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motorsport. a video shown to the students explained how hPP is at the forefront of modern engine design including the hybrid Energy Recovery system. Lee added: “We want young people to step up and believe they can be good enough to be part of our World Class team.” Bedford Colleges offers a range of real engineering courses from aeronautical, electrical, electronic, general and mechanical engineering. students gain workshop experience
Left and right Steve Croft and Bethany Coles of engineering at Bedford College with Lee Walters.
and go on to some of the best engineering apprenticeships on offer in the UK. Join them via www.bedford.ac.uk Bethany Coles, Personal Tutor, who organised the event said: “We
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Packed full of brilliant comics like a laughter filled box of Milk Tray! The date is Thursday 9th of February and the venue for love and laughter is the Gordon arms Ent shed. headlining the show is Luisa Omielan, the Queen B of comedy! Luisa is sassy, smart and a true star! her breakthrough moment occurred in 2013 when she created the smash hit show What Would Beyonce Do? strongly agreed to be one of the most successful debut shows to come out of the Fringe ever! she has appeared on numerous TV shows including The John Bishop show (BBC1) and has a youtube clip that has over 40 million views – search Thigh Gap! ‘a phenomenon’ Independent “Fresh, frank and fearless, a gutsy new star is born” ★★★★ The Daily Telegraph Matt Green is a brilliant comedian. his act is a high-energy mix of personal, observational and
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February half-term sees the launch of something new and exciting at Moggerhanger Park. Located just outside Bedford, Moggerhanger Park is home to a historic Georgian house set in 33 acres of parkland and woodland making it an ideal venue for a brand new and unique school holiday club for children. The woods are famed for their displays of both Bluebells and snowdrops and The Bluebell Club will be encouraging children to go
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nita and Bonnie run the PTa in their charming village with brutal efficiency. Their enterprising and sometimes shocking approach to fundraising exploits the deep frustrations and struggles of being a mum, with highly lucrative results.
French drama inspired by the 1947 film ‘La Cage aux Rossignols’. successful orchestra conductor Pierre Morhange (Jacques Perrin) returns home when his mother dies. .
storytelling stand up, with a topical edge. he is also excellent at audience interaction. “a stand up audience’s dream” ★★★★★ Three Weeks “Why someone as funny as this isn’t doing the apollo, or having a Radio Four series of his own, is a bit of a mystery. Maybe one day. let’s hope so.” Theatre Bath Harry Stachini is beginning to establish himself as a strong new act on the comedy circuit with his easygoing style along with his likeable character just adds to the brilliance of the stories and the unexpected one-liners that has crowds in stitches. The shows sell out quickly so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment! Doors open 7.30pm, show starts at 8.15pm and tickets are £10 (£5 nUs) or £18, which includes a pre show meal and glass of wine at the Gordon arms. To book call 07736 060541 or online at www.castlecomedy.co.uk out and explore not only the woods but the surrounding grounds. Based in the Garden Room, The Bluebell Club will be running a mixture of fun outdoor activities as well as arts, crafts, making and creating. all aimed at getting youngsters involved in nature and finding out about the house and its grounds. The first club sessions will be on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th February with more scheduled for the Easter holiday. The club is open to children aged five years and over. www.getintobed.org/BluebellClub. html
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Burton Burton vividly presents the life of the great Welsh actor in his own words from humble beginnings to hollywood mega-stardom. Beautiful women (not least Liz Taylor), alcohol, wealth, stage and screen are the threads woven into this sad, happy, exuberant often hilarious one-man show. Drink was the only real anodyne to his deteriorating health and mental state, his doomed relationship with Taylor.
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Rapunzel and The Tower of Doom Tangles? split Ends? Frizzy? Flyaway? It’s hard enough having a bad hair day but pity poor Rapunzel spending her life in a tower with a wicked old witch using her captive’s locks as a step ladder! What sort of damage is that going to do to your hair?
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Il Gattopardo / The Leopard The summer is not looking promising for Manolito Gafotas as he is condemned one again, to spend the holidays in a small flat with his mother, his grandfather and his small brother - until his usually absent father shows up to take him on a road trip that they won’t forget. Based on the popular children’s books by Elvira Lindo (but rated 15+)
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Bedford Corn Exchange, Saturday 25 February 2017, at 7.30pm The orchestra, conducted by Michael Rose, presents music from across Central Europe. Featuring gifted young Russian pianist Ilya Kondratiev. Rossini - ‘William Tell’ Overture Beethoven - 5th Piano Concerto (the ‘Emperor’) Dvorak - 7th symphony. Tickets: adults £15/£12, Concessions £13/£10, Children/students £5. Please call 01234 718044 or go to www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk For further details visit www.bedfordsymphony.com
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KEMPSTON SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB DanCInG, WhIsT, BInGO Meets Wednesday 10am-12noon Friday 10am-4.00pm
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KEEPING TRACK OF BEDFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE
an illustrated talk about surveying, monitoring and recording by Jackie Ullyett and Katharine Banham Priory Methodist Church hall, newnham avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ. Plenty parking available, all welcome, no charge but voluntary contributions are appreciated. Further details available under Events on www.wildlifebcn.org or at 01234 266057 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
KEMPSTON AND DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY SOCIETY
Every Monday 7.30 to 10.00 at the Church of the Transfiguration rear church hall new members welcome For further details contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 or brianwoodcock@btinternet.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– aLL saInTs PaRIsh ChURCh KEMPsTOn
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If you are interested gardening why not come along to our meetings. new members and visitors always welcome. 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 from Window Boxes to allotments and outings are also arranged throughout the year. For further information contact Trevor on 01234 856040 or Marian on 01234 855288 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Kempston Constitution Club 196a Bedford Road, Kempston 3rd WEDnEsDaY in the month 19:30 for 20:00 start
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Tuesday February 21st speaker – Lee Fish, senior Building surveyor with nT in East of England
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Bedford MK41 7PF. Thursday 16th February 7.30 pm Peter holden MBE presents:
‘Born to Travel’
Bird migration & the amazing stories of their journeys. Entrance fee, group members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5 Reg. Charity no. 207076 www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––