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Scouts receive prestigious award Flitwick Scouts were recently presented with the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service by HM lord lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis. At an event held at the Rufus centre, everyone was encouraged to try various activities ranging from learning about first aid to making and using a ballista. the event, also attended by Uk chief commissioner for Scouts tim kidd, gave parents, carers and invited guests the opportunity to see the wide range of activities provided by the volunteers in the Group. when presenting the award, HM lord lieutenant emphasised the importance of youth organisations and the dedication given by all of the adults in the Group. tim kidd spoke about providing young people with skills for life from an early age and how Scouting had helped him build his confidence. He said, “it was truly a pleasure to come to this event. it’s a great Group, you should all feel proud.”

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OFFICIAL OPENING Sandy’s Market Community Stand in the market square was officially opened on Saturday July 20, 2019 by the Mayor Cllr Michael Scott and the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, Meryl Dolling. The new facility includes new benches and cycle stands. The work was undertaken through Central Bedfordshire Council’s Market Town Regeneration Fund, which aims to help Town Councils across Bedfordshire to reinvigorate their

market towns. This new asset to the town centre will be fitted with an electrical connection to power any required equipment and will be made available for community groups to use, to support events in the town, to house market stalls and as a location for live entertainment. It is intended to make the town centre a more active and interesting place, encouraging greater use of the high street and celebrating our local communities.

Group enjoyed a fun filled time when over 120 children and 30 volunteers spent a weekend camping. A themed weekend saw the children participate in a wide range of activities that included making totem poles, lassoing tree trunks, getting through a spiders web without touching the sides, using catapults and making camp donuts.

Some of the weekly activities enjoyed by the Beavers (boys and girls aged 6 to 8) have included den building in Flitwick wood, learning camp craft skills including cooking on

an open fire and helping to erect tents, and gaining their cyclist badge. the cubs Scouts have been kayaking and canoeing at caldecotte lake, walking up Barton Springs, fire lighting and trampolining. ten scouts (boys and girls aged 10 to 13) and three adult volunteers spent a weekend on a narrow boat. they navigated the Grand Union canal from leighton Buzzard to Milton keynes and back. All of the children took the opportunity to steer the boat and open and close the locks. charlie Seber,

when asked what was best about the weekend said, “Steering the boat and controlling the speed, and i also made new friends.” the Scouts have also been involved in clearing out the stream in Manor Park where they also used saws and axes to cut wood and make a bug hotel.

Jonathan Smith, lead volunteer said: “All of the volunteers involved with the Group are inspirational. they plan, organise and provide a wide range of activities for all of the children. Many of the children are doing things for the first time.”

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The customers of Tesco’s Flitwick and members of the choir and congregation of St Peter & St Paul’s Church Flitwick combined together to raise over £1,565 for Sue Ryder St John’s hospice in Moggerhanger.

A collection at Tesco’s Flitwick raised £950 and a Pimm’s & hymns event at St Peter & St Paul’s Church raised a further £610. Sue Ryder St John’s hospice is one of the local charities being supported during 2019 by St Peter & St Paul’s Church. hayley Webb (Senior Community Fundraiser at St John’s hospice) told us: “We are so grateful to the customers of Tesco’s and the Choir and Congregation of St Peter & St Paul’s Church for their combined donation.

“The fantastic amount raised from both events could fund a hospice nurse for eleven days, which is remarkable. here at St John’s we’re there when it matters for people locally at the most difficult time

of their lives. We provide expert palliative care, advice and support for people across Bedfordshire who are living with life-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their families.

“Without the tireless fundraising of our supporters, we would not be able to continue to provide the care that we are so well known for.

“Our care is free, but it costs us £3.7m per year to provide it, which equates to £10,000 per day.

“We urgently need more supporters to organise events and take part in fundraising challenges, to ensure that we can continue to provide care to local families when they need us the most.”

If you would like to become involved in supporting St John’s, please contact hayley on 01767 642 422 or email stjohnsfundraising@sueryder.org, to see how you can get involved.

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Ellie’s cut out for success ElliE Mackinnon of Marston Moretaine has completed a hat trick for Bedford college by winning £1,000 in a national clothing design contest.

For the third year in a row, students from the Fashion & textiles BA degree course have taken first prize in the Professional clothing international Awards (PciA). in 2017 and 2018 the HND Fashion & textiles team claimed glittering prizes at the national PciA. As well as top prize, other shortlisted students included Aimee Hawes and Jade Dore.

Famed designer Vivienne westwood was once again a judge. last year Bedford college student Summer Gill won a work experience opportunity of a lifetime at the interna-

tional icon’s fashion house, together with the £1,000 in prize money.

Students from the Bedford college Group benefit from training which combines creativity with practicality – as witnessed by the college’s success in the PciA where protective clothing has to combine ‘industrial strength’ with wearability. this success, for the third year running, to get to such highly competitive national finals shows how well the college’s courses prepares young people for work within the fashion and design industry.

For more information about the courses leading to careers in fashion or textile design visit: www.bedford.ac.uk

People’s Post Code Lottery delivers £15k funding The Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park in Marston Moretaine has received the vital funding it needs to build a Forest Shelter, for visiting schools and other groups, like brownies and cubs.

Thanks to £9k funding from the Postcode Local Trust and the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, £4k from Tesco Bags of help and a lot of fundraising activity by their Forest Volunteers,

they’ve achieved the total £15k required and building work starts in early July.

“We’re so excited about the new Forest Shelter – it not only gives groups somewhere to shelter from the rain but also means their visits aren’t broken as much as they can stay out in the Millennium Country Park for longer!” says Senior Ranger Nicola Ceconi.

Bedford Radio teaching media, marketing, and communications fantastic community venue, we had a great group of learners and its been a pleasure to teach them, I wish them the best in the future and hope a few will also volunteer for Bedford Radio once we fully launch”.

The Kempston course saw 10 people attend the sessions which are on a variety of topics including marketing and design, video and vlogging and even how to write a press release, the learners ranged in ages and abilities, unemployed, single mothers and those who are self employed or starting their own business.

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I’ve setup a website as a direct result of the project and also had business cards and flyers made.”

This is the second of three community learning courses that the station has been running, with the other two being delivered in Bedford town centre.

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BedFORd and Kempston residents having been taking advantage of a free course in media, marketing and communications over the last two months.

The one day a week course has been organised by the new community radio station for the borough, Bedford Radio, and has run for eight weeks. It was completely free for those on benefits, unemployed or on low incomes, to help develop career skills and improve employment prospects.

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County lines dealer behind the ‘Nino Line’ jailed 50,000 cigarettes seized

Officers from Bedford Borough Council’s Trading Standards and environmental health Teams, supported by Bedfordshire Police, carried out an operation investigating the sale and supply of illicit tobacco focusing upon several suspected shops in the Midland Road area of Bedford. Large quantities of illicit tobacco were found stored in two vehicles associated to the premises, and £4,500 seized from the premises, with three individuals also being arrested as part of the operation.

A county lines drug dealer has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after an extensive investigation by Bedfordshire Police.

Last month at Luton Crown Court, Abdirizak Alassow, 21, of Pemdevon Road, Croydon, received a sentence of four years

and six months, after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs cocaine and heroin.

Officers from Bedfordshire Police’s specialist Operation Nola team, tackling county lines, were able to prove that Alassow was the mastermind behind the socalled Nino line running drugs into Bedford. he was arrested multiple times in Bedford over the past 10 months, including after a drugs warrant in January. On some occasions he was found in possession of drugs and cash.

In April he was arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent, after Alassow was spotted by a PCSO.

23-year jail sentence

A man has been jailed for 23 years for the horrific sexual abuse of a young girl, which began when she was just 12 years old.

Kevin Langford, 54, of no fixed address, was handed a prison sentence on July 5, 2019, after he was convicted of 29 different charges at an earlier court hearing in May. The abuse spanned a six-year period when he was living in a village outside of Bedford. he had already pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual activity with a child and was found guilty of the other indictments, which included possessing and distributing indecent images of children, causing/inciting a child into prostitution/pornography and trafficking a person out of the UK for sexual exploitation

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Police are seeking witnesses to an early morning burglary at a Flitwick newsagent. On Monday, July15, at around 4am, offenders gained access by breaking a pane of glass in the front door of the shop on Station Square. A quantity of alcohol and scratchcards were taken, the offenders left the scene in a small white van in the direction of Ampthill.

Appeal for witnesses

The Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a property in Staploe on Wednesday, June 19, where firearms and ammunition were stolen. Just before 4pm, four men broke into the property via the back door and conducted a messy search of the house before leaving with four shotguns, a rifle and a quantity of ammunition. They left the scene in a white Volkswagen Golf.

Witness appeal after fatal collision

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a road traffic collision last night.

At around 7.05pm on Tuesday (26 June) a black Yamaha motorcycle travelling southbound on the A6 Ampthill Road in Bedford left the road. A man in his 30s from Biggleswade suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. While the man has not been formally identified, his next of kin have been informed.

Teens targeted in Bedford

Officers investigating two incidents where teenage victims were threatened with a knife in Bedford last month are appealing for information. Between 4.50pm and 5pm two boys were walking along Rothsay Gardens towards Goldington Road when they were approach by a man in his 30s who produced a knife and demanded they hand over their personal belongings. The offender was described as bald, with a beard

and was wearing baggy jeans and a hooded top. Around an hour later a 14-year-old boy was threatened by a man with a knife as he withdrew money from a Natwest cashpoint in high Street, Bedford.

Man charged after three incidents

A man has been charged with a number of offences including robbery and kidnap. Anthony Bolden, 55, of no fixed address, has been charged with six offences after a series of incidents in Bedfordshire. Bolden has been charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article in connection to an incident in Clapham on June 8. he was charged with assault with intent to rob and possession of a bladed article in connection to an incident in Bedford on 23 June. Bolden was also charged with kidnap and possession of a bladed article after an incident which began in Sandy on 2 July.

Tavistock Street robbery

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed in Tavistock Street, Bedford. At around 1:20am on Friday, June 28, the victim was approached by three men. They claimed to have a knife, before they took cash and his watch from him and headed off towards Manton Lane. The suspects were described as three black men in their early 20s and were all wearing dark clothing.

Man assaulted in Saxon Drive

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Biggleswade last week. On Thursday, July 4, the victim was walking along Saxon drive, between 5.30pm and 6.10pm when he was assaulted. he sustained serious injuries from the assault, and required hospital treatment. Police believe a number of members of the public stopped to help the victim, and would like to speak to them, as well as any witnesses to the incident.

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BedFORd Swan hotel is signalling its support for sustainability and recycling by putting on display a very apt piece of art by a Bedford College student. emily Crowley, aged 18, was looking for a home for her work of art linking a Bedford Swan to

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General Manager of the Bedford Swan hotel, Malcolm Wyse stepped up to accept the artwork as it perfectly summed up the work being undertaken by his team to support sustainability.

“As a team we are trying to help out with examples throughout the property, nonplastic straws for cocktails and biodegradable bathroom products are obvious ones.

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“Small details such as planting 80 bee-friendly lavender plants demonstrates our contribution towards conserving, protecting and enjoying our beautiful riverside location.

“We are proud to receive emily’s special artwork as a reminder of our commitment.” emily added: “I didn’t want the artwork to go to waste and to have it put on show at the Bedford Swan hotel is just perfect.” emily, from Rushden, is now off to Southampton Solent University to study Advertising.

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Royal approval for Region’s No 1 College

Bedford College has joined the ranks of membership of the Chartered Institution for Further Education, under Royal Charter.

Principal and Chief Executive of Bedford College, Ian Pryce CBE joined the Admissions Ceremony at the Apothecaries Hall, London.

Said Ian Pryce:”We are delighted and proud to to take our place among so many exceptional organisations. We want to work with others to raise the profile of the further education sector, promote its professionalism and raise standards further to give everyone in our community a better future and help individuals and employers achieve their

ambition. The Royal Charter and the creation of the Institution is the most visible signal of the national importance of further education since incorporation in 1993. We look forward to helping increase the awareness of the force for good that is further education.”

Dan Wright, CEO and Secretary of the Chartered Institution for Further Education said: “Bedford College is a shining example of excellence in further education and we are delighted to welcome the College as a new Member of the Chartered Institution for Further Education. We look forward to working together to promote and elevate the sector as a whole.”

Bigger and better A celebration of the success of the merger of Bedford College with Tresham College in August 2017 to become one of the largest and successful further education providers in the South East Midlands region, was held at Kettering, Northants.

Guests were welcomed by Principal and Chief Executive Ian Pryce CBE before hearing from two student speakers. VIPs included representatives of councils in

Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire, SEMLEP and the Royal Academy of Engineering.

According to the latest Department for Education national achievement rate tables published in 2019 The Bedford College Group had the highest student achievement in the Eastern Region.

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A COMMITTee of ten dedicated volunteers are hosting a special summer charity event to raise vital funds for Sue Ryder St John’s hospice.

Following months of hard work and planning, the volunteers are inviting local people to put the date in their diaries and come to The Country Fayre and Summer Festival in support of Sue Ryder St John’s hospice on Saturday 10th August. held in the grounds of Sue Ryder St John’s hospice in Moggerhanger near Bedford, the fayre will be packed full of family fun. There will be a variety of stalls, games, competitions such as Tug of War, Wellbeing Marquee offering therapies, glitter bar, vintage afternoon teas, auction and a raffle.

The crowds will be kept entertained by local bands playing live music until late.

There will also be an exciting arena for events such as a Companion dog Show, which has been registered by the Kennel Club. Four-legged furry friends will be able to enter pedigree and novelty classes, with a number of prizes and rosettes to be won.

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palliative care for people living with life-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their families. eileen emmett, the secretary of the volunteer organising committee, said: “As volunteers at Sue Ryder St John’s hospice, we know just how valuable the compassionate care and support given to patients and families is.

The hospice supports people going through the most difficult times of their lives. While this care provided is free of charge to those who need it, it costs £3.7 million every year – and £1.9 million of that has to be fundraised, through events such as The Country Fayre and Summer Festival.

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Not only will the fayre raise funds to help the hospice continue its work – but it will also be a chance for the local community to come together and enjoy a fantastic day out. We have been working hard and planning it since January and are determined to make the day a great success.” entrance tickets are £5 per adult and £1 per child. Tickets can be bought online in advance from: thecountryfayreandfestival.eventbrite.co.uk Gates open 1pm until late at Sue Ryder St John’s hospice, Moggerhanger, Bedford, MK44 3RJ.

Council plans for new country park and burial ground FLITWICK Town Council has submitted plans for a new country park and burial ground on open grassland to the west of Maulden Road, Flitwick.

Currently unused agricultural land, the 27.7 hectare site will be transformed with a 23.5 hectare country park and 4.2 hectare burial ground.

The creation of a new country park for Flitwick has been a major aspiration of the Town Council for many years. It will create new opportunities for informal recreation for residents of Flitwick and the surrounding areas, as well contributing to wildlife conservation and encouraging bio-diversity.

The design of the burial ground, which will be developed in three phases, is predicted to have capacity for over 100 years.

Initially only the first phase of the burial ground will be laid out and landscaped. The land in the remaining two phases will be maintained as a wildflower meadow until the need for further burial plots arises. It is predicted that 25-30 burials will take place per year.

Town Mayor, Councillor Phillip Thompson said: “The country park will provide a tranquil, natural space for visitors to explore at their leisure. Once initial landscaping and footpaths are in place, the site will be left to evolve over time, enhancing its character and ecological diversity.

“We would envisage further development within the country park in the future, for example, a Visitors Centre with a café and toilet facilities.

“A new burial ground is also extremely important for the town.

The existing cemetery on Church Road, Flitwick is nearing capacity and has no scope to extend. This land was acquired by Flitwick Town Council specifically for the purpose of providing a new burial ground and country park and

many residents will already be familiar with proposals for this site.”

As part of the proposal, the existing footway on Maulden Road will be extended in order to provide a continuous pedestrian footway between Flitwick and the proposed site.

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Local family-owned stationery company, Colemans, achieved the fantastic milestone of 50 years in business this year FOUNDED by John Coleman in 1969 in response to the needs of local businesses who were automating their offices with typewriters, adding machines and photocopiers, Colemans has gone from strength to strength, opening branches in 14 towns, selling stationery, office supplies, fine art and craft materials.

just off the main Rushden Lakes roundabout below the newly refurbished Lidl store. It is sited next to their hugely successful Colemans Craft Warehouse, which has occupied since 2005 a 5500 square foot warehouse next door, selling everything relating to craft, cardmaking, art, die cutting, haberdashery, sewing and quilting – and much more!

The new store will sell stationery and office supplies – so customers will get the full Colemans offering in one place – with excellent parking, disabled access and even a lovely café. The legendary Colemans delivery service (same day or next day with no minimum order) is also available – so if

Colemans has survived and thrived in the face of recessions, competition from large chains and the internet. Sadly, they have had to close two branches this year (Wellingborough and Peterborough), but not wishing to rest on their laurels, they have opened a new concept store at the front of their Central Warehouse in Rushden.

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12-hour Dancevybz Danceathon YOUNG street dancers from Beds, Bucks and Northants took part in a gruelling 12-hour ‘danceathon’ recently to raise money for their world championship teams.

From tots to teenagers, the youngsters from Dancevybz Dance Academy, were sponsored to keep dancing from 9am – 9pm at Pavenham Village Hall. in total they raised an amazing £4,615. “it was a very hot and humid day so they all did brilliantly to keep going! the money they have raised will be used to support our teams which are competing at the world Street Dance championships in August this year,”

Inspiring creativity at museum The prize giving for the John Bunyan Museum’s creative competition ‘A day in the Life of a Prison Mouse’ took place on Monday 9th July in the stunning Bunyan Meeting church, and the winning entries will be on display in the museum over the summer. entrants were asked to draw a comic strip showing a day in the life of our 17th century mouse, meeting John Bunyan, and showing some of the conditions in prison at that time. We had entries from 175 children from two schools and two independent entries. A big ‘Thank You’ to the three judges; John Bunyan Museum’s education Volunteer Alison King, Basement at Bunyan’s artist-in-residence AnneMarie Stijelja, and Prison Chaplin of hMP Bedford; Nacer Amraoui.

They awarded the following prizes: SChOOL YeARS 1-2 1ST Prize Mary Farquhar – from Somerset, 2nd Prize Amelia Newbury-Thornley – Wilstead Primary,

3rd Prize evie Raubery- Wilstead Primary, and highly Commended daniel Green – Wilstead Primary YeARS 3-4 1st Prize Sophie Walton-Kale – Putnoe Primary, 2nd Prize Freya hodges – Wilstead Primary, 3rd Prize eabha Sweeny – Wilstead Primary, and highly Commended Lillie- Wilstead Primary YeARS 5-7 1st Prize Alaia Walton-Kale – Putnoe Primary, 2nd Prize hanna Wegner – Putnoe Primary, 3rd Prize Olivia Stone – Wilstead Primary, and highly Commended Alyssa Mh Carthy – Wilstead Primary Also this summer don’t forget to visit our wonderful free exhibition; “Gaol! Banged-up in Bedford”, which was opened on Monday 1st July by PJ Butler, the new Governor of hMP Bedford. The exhibition runs until Sat 27th October at the museum. This August children can be inspired every Thursday.

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said Dancevybz Director Sarah Massey.

Dancevybz Dance Academy holds classes for students of all ages in Bedford, Rushden and Olney. this year seven of their awardwinning teams – Execute, Alpha, DVk, Frenzy, Switch, lilvybz and Auriga - will be competing at UDO Street Dance championships in Blackpool.

UDO is the world’s largest international street dance organisation and Dancevybz students will be competing against teams from across the globe. if you are interested in joining Dancevybz please go to www.dancevybz.co.uk

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Just a short swim around the island!

ON Saturday, August 31, 2019, a group of six teenage swimmers from Flitwick dolphins Swim Club will brave the elements and take part in the Jersey Round Island Challenge. Supported by dolphins coach and masters swimmer Ian Murray, emma Boost (17), Isaac Moon (15), Charlotte Joyce (16), Adam holmes (15), Lauren Young (16) and Tyler Watson (15) will take on the epic adventure as part of a swim relay team circumnavigating the 45 miles around the entire Island of Jersey between them. Making the challenge even more exceptional is the fact they have to contend with one of the highest tidal ranges in the world and are not even allowed to wear wetsuits!

This super challenge raises awareness and valuable funds for the Grace Crocker Family Support Foundation, a charity that supports families in Jersey with sick children needing treatment in the UK. In addition to this, the Flitwick dolphins team are also raising money for 3 charities close to their hearts: YoungMinds – the UK’s leading campaigning charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing of children and young people.

RNLI – The Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s

volunteer lifeboat crews rescue an average of 22 people every day around the coasts and waterways of Britain and Ireland.

Solving Kids Cancer – supporting families affected by high-risk childhood cancers in the areas of neroblastoma, brain tumours and sarcomas.

The swimmers chose Solving Kids Cancer in particular in order to raise money for local girl Lulu and her fight against Neuroblastoma in order to fund the treatment she requires at The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, hopefully resulting in the reduction in the likelihood of a relapse. This treatment is not available on the NhS. The swimmers have undertaken rigorous training in order to be fully prepared for this challenge. This has including up to six training sessions per week in the pool with coaches Nigel halford and Ian Murray and local open water training at Box end Waterpark.

They have also completed some gruelling sea training dover harbour with the support of the coaching team including dolphins team managers Suzanne Ryall and Alistair Shaw, and with help from the dover Channel Training Group. The sea training included a two hour continuous qualifying swim for every team member in temperatures of under 15°C.

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A decade of awards FOR the tenth year in row, Bedford College’s Graphic design degree students have been ranked among the best in the UK in an important forum for future talent.

The You Can Now (YCN) programme was formed in 2001 to bring together creativelydriven organisations. Part of the programme is to showcase work by the designers of tomorrow and The Bedford College Group is once again in the front line. eight students were selected

as winners in three teams across various categories. hannah Underwood, Chloe Miller and Alina Sazonova were working together on a brief to find a re-use for 35,000 diesel vehicles for the London electric Vehicle Company (LeVC). harry Osmond and Bethany Riddel-Whitlock teamed up to also work on the brief for the London electric Vehicle Company (LeVC).

Alex Wong, Oliver Judd and Kimberley France worked on a brief for energy Trust which required them to develop a social media campaign to persuade 1824 year olds to save energy.

The highlight will be the Awards Ceremony at the Barbican London on September 19th.

Advanced Practitioner Jeffrey Tribe who has overseen the entries to this competition since the start said: “We’re extremely proud of our students and the ability of our course to consistently reach the highest standards in this most competitive of arenas” Toby Clark, director of the Arts added: “This is an outstanding achievement for students, staff and the college group. Many thanks to all for all their extra hard work which pays off for students in terms of the best career opportunities with some of the biggest names in the UK.” Photo above shows six of the eight at the Private View in London, L-R: Kimberley France, Alina Sazanova, Harry Osmond, Chloe Miller (see link to Miller’s Crossing story www.bedford.ac.uk) Hannah Underwood and Beth RiddellWhitlock.

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Weight loss success leads to charity sky dive SUSAN Phillips from Bedford completed a charity skydive after losing over nine stones, raising over £650 for local charity darcie’s Wish, a charity that raises funds to support bereaved families and the maternity unit at Lister hospital.

Susan had always fancied doing a skydive but was unable to due to weight restrictions. “It was one of those things I always saw, and thought one day I would love to do that, but I didn’t think I would be able to because of my weight and total lack of selfconfidence. The upper weight for a skydive is 15 stones, and I had spent most of my life being well above that weight so I didn’t think it would be possible.”

Following the Slimming World weight loss plan, Susan went on to lose nine stones, going from over 19 stones to under 11 stones. “I found Food Optimising so easy to follow, I could eat all of my favourite meals, including things like a chicken curry, chilli con carne and even a nice roast dinner.”

Following the successful weight loss, Susan became a consultant running her own weight loss class, and this put her in touch with Kylie of darcie’s wish. “One of my fellow consultants from Stevenage, Kylie spoke at one of our district meetings about her Charity darcie’s wish. She set up this charity to support bereaved families and the maternity unit at Lister hospital following the loss of her own baby who is called darcie. her experience really hit home with me, and she was looking for volunteers to help her raise money doing a skydive – it suddenly clicked, now I had lost weight, now I had self-confidence, I could do that, and straight away I signed up!”

On June 23, 2019 the day had arrived. “There was four of use doing the charity skydive for darcie’s wish, and between us we raised over £3000

which is just amazing” says Susan. The skydive took place at the North London Skydiving Centre, starting with some training on correct skydive positioning, before getting fitted into jumpsuits and harnesses and then waiting for the time to jump.

Susan recalls a highlight of the day being fitted for a jumpsuit “When the time came to get fitted for a jumpsuit, I was so shocked to be fitted into a small suit and harness, as someone who was used to going for the largest size for years, it still tickles me when I need a small in things.”

“The time came, we all got in our plane, and we were up in the air. Yes I was a little nervous, but having wanted to do this for as long as I could recall, I was mostly just excited and raring to go, my confidence level was at a lifetime high, I knew I could do it! The actual skydive was incredible, it was the best experience, and to know I was doing it for such an amazing cause was the highlight for me” Susan says.

Landing on the ground, Susan was beaming and happy “My instructor Gary who was brilliant gave me a big hug, and I had the whole thing recorded on camera. I couldn’t believe that a lifetime wish was fulfilled, and I raised so much money in the process”.

If anyone would like more information about darcie’s Wish and the work they do you can find them on Facebook @darcieswish where there are also video footage from these charity skydives.

If hearing this anyone would like more information about joining Slimming World, they can contact Susan on 07717 870513, or come along to her class that meets every Tuesday starting at either 5:30pm or 7:30pm at Bromham Primary School, off Grange Lane in Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8NR or head to slimmingworld.co.uk.

It turns out that 13 is lucky for GRT

LUCKY for the construction industry, 13 apprentices are being trained up for the future by GRT Builders.

Of the trainees, 11 are bricklayers and two work in scaffolding. Bricklayer Ben Cocking, 18, of Beeston flew the

flag for Bedfordshire at the Guild of Bricklayers Awards in Liverpool.

Ben is one of two apprentices who study at Bedford College and took part in the industry finals.

Ben competed in the Junior Section and elliot Barnes of St

Neots within the Senior Section.

Co-directors Graham Paxton and Rob dickens at GRT Builders are pleased to see Ben’s success.

Graham said: “Our company has had apprentices with Bedford College going back to the 1990s and we renewed our relationship with them when working on the Riverside development opposite the college campus.

“Now our company is going from strength to strength with our new offices on Stewartby the old A421. happily we have some great young talent coming through.”

Gina Bubbins director of Business development at The Bedford College Group works with companies who employ construction apprentices across the region said: “We are delighted that a successful company like GRT Builders is using its local college to complete the training of its apprentices. They are making an important contribution to the local economy and jobs market.”

Michael Curtis Course Manager for brickwork, himself a former builder, said: “This a fantastic achievement and shows how our apprentices

are maintaining the highest standards in the fast-growing construction industry. These are just two of the talented craftspeople coming through to study with us thanks to collaboration between our college and

employers who are investing in skilled workforces for the future.

The foundations for the next generation of top class bricklayers are being laid here at Bedford College.”

Ben, a former Sandy Upper

School student, began studying with Bedford College after taking part in a “Taster” day and joined a full-time bricklaying course. he was spotted as having great potential and offered an apprenticeship with GRT Builders.

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Biggleswade’s Carnival Parade took place on Saturday June 22, 2019.

Pictured is the Carnival Court consisting of the Queen: Niamh Hanahoe; Princess: Sapphire Clarke and Prince: Harvey McClean. Pride of the Procession was Biggleswade Scouts float.

Winning floats: Voluntary: Biggleswade Scout Group; Undecorated vehicle: Rural community charity Under 16s: Ivel valley school; Trade: Sapphire Hair and Beauty Academy; Licesened trade: Gardeners Arms Vintage steam engine: The Saunders Collection; Decorated Vehicle: Reimagise; Over 16s: B.A.T.S; Decorated bike: Steven Gathercole and Shefford Majorettes Special thanks to: Biggleswade Sea Cadets; Biggleswade Community Safety Group; Biggleswade community fire Service; Shefford majorettes; Arrows Elite Cheerleaders; Deano Douglas Impact Electrical and Security Systems; Biggleswade Town Council; Tim Huckle and all the volunteer marshalls on parade day.

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Success for Sandy Air Cadets

CAdeTS from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently returned triumphant from the Annual Wing Field Weekend competition, winning overall for the first time in the Squadron’s history.

The Wing Field Weekend competition, held this year at RAF Wyton from Friday 28th till Sunday 30th June, brings together all 30 Squadrons in Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire Wing, and includes the Wing Parade & Review.

The competition consist of a number of activities designed to test leadership and teamwork abilities, as well as competitions in Ceremonial drill, Aircraft Recognition, First Aid, ensemble, Aero Modelling, and Media & Photographic. All the competitions count towards the Wing Field trophy, with the Squadron winning for the first time in our 19 year history, and only the 7th Squadron to win the trophy since 2003.

There was success for the Aircraft Recognition team winning both the Under 16 and Open team categories, as well as

4th in the drill competition, and 6th at First Aid to name just a few.

The Squadron was also 2nd overall in the Media competition, with Cadet Corporal holly Szasz (17) winning the Cadet Closed Photographic category, and Civilian Instructor Jeffrey henshaw winning the staff Media Competition. during the parade the Squadron was also awarded the enterprise Trophy in recognition of our successful Virtual Reality Flight Simulator project, raising over £18,000 thanks to the Co-op Local Community Fund, Tesco Bags of help and Central Bedfordshire Youth Grant.

Also congratulation to Louise Keetley (18) who was promoted

by Wing Commander Kelly to Cadet Warrant Officer, the highest rank attainable by cadets.

Interested in joining as a Cadet?

We’re holding our next open for new cadets on Tuesday 3rd September. For details please email info@sandyaircadets.org.uk, visit our website at www.sandy-aircadets.org.uk org or call 01767 691681.

AROUND THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Biggleswade & District Gardening Club

Chairman, Tony Gray, welcomed members to their meeting on Wednesday 17th July. he explained that the sales shed had to be cleared quickly and that he had a large quantity of pots on offer for 10p each. he reminded the members of the outing to Wisley on Saturday 19th October where there was also a Taste of Food Fair and a Sculpture exhibition. The coach would leave the station at 9.30am and the cost would be £25.00. Names need to be given to Kate dilley.

Tony then introduced the speaker John Gibson, who was talking about ‘Making the Most of your Bulbs’. Then followed a very comprehensive explanation about all types of bulbs covering their growth, storage, division and cultivation. As an expert, being on one of the RhS Bulb Committee’s, John’s knowledge was vast and he shared his enthusiasm for the plants that grow from bulbs. You can have bubs in flower all year and the RhS call them underground storage units.

It was extremely interesting and the Chairman thanked John for a most enlightening talk.

There was a break for refreshments and time for a chat. The raffle was drawn.. The next meeting will be on 18th September when the speaker will be Twigs Way talking about ‘digging for Victory – The Wartime Garden’. Visitors are always welcome at a small charge.

Biggleswade Ivel Evening Townswomen Guild

Chairman Chris davies welcomed members to the July meeting of the Biggleswade Ivel evening Townswomen Guild. Birthday greetings were given to those ladies celebrating this month – Joyce Bilcock, Sheila Mills, Brenda Brown, Gwyneth Lawton and Angela Williamson for August.

Chris introduced the speaker, david Lynch from Bedfordshire Fire & rescue, who was to talk about ‘Fire Safety in the home’. david began by explaining that most fires came under four categories, cooking fires, electrical sockets, candles and smoking. he gave useful advice to prevent any of these happening. he also spoke about carbon monoxide alarms and advised that both alarms been tested weekly and cleaned monthly. david was most informative and Chris davies thanked him for a very enlightening talk.

After a break for refreshments and a browse at the sales table, the meeting resumed with the minutes being read and confirmed. The Guild walk had taken place on a lovely morning, with members enjoying a ramble across the fields to see the wind turbines up and personal. The size close up was amazing and lunch at Jordans Mill had been enjoyed. The 50th Anniversary Lunch had been booked for Thursday 14th November.

Sadly the Federation Quiz had been cancelled due to ill health of the organiser. everyone had enjoyed the outing to Greenwich and were grateful that the rain held off.

The next walk will be on Thursday 1st July at 10.45am meeting at the Riverside Carpark for a stroll along the embankments to enjoy the flower beds. Lunch will be at the Blossom Café. Chris announced that she would be organising a further trip to Bury St edmunds Christmas Markets on Friday 22nd November. More details will be available later.

The competition, judged by the speaker, was

for something beginning with ‘N’ was won by Sheila Mills with her Napkin Rings, 2nd Jackie harris with her Nut Crackers and 3rd Pam Peacock with her pot of nutmeg. The raffle was drawn and the winners were Bobbie Ball, Angela Williamson & Pam Peacock. Closing the meeting, Chris reminded the members the next meeting would be on Monday, 9th September, 2019, which would be the harvest Supper which would cost £3.00 per head and the ladies would need to bring their plates and cutlery. There would not be a competition. All visitors are very welcome.

Royal Artillery Association

The Biggleswade Branch of the Royal Artillery Association held a Branch Meeting on 3rd July2019, at the Sea Cadets hall. There were seventeen members present. The Chairman recited The Royal Artillery Prayer.

Apologies were received from three members. No new members were announced.

The minutes of the June Branch meeting were read. The Treasurers report was received.

Members were updated on the defibrillator demonstration that will take place at 15.00 after the August meeting. A letter has been received regarding Regional issues. This was read to members.

Minutes of the 112th Meeting of the National executive Committee were received. These were circulated to members at the meeting. The Chairman distributed a letter to members at the meeting describing the timetable of events for the Garden Party. The Chairman commented that Colin Thackery, this year’s winner of Britain’s Got Talent, is a member of the RAA and also other Associations of which he is a member.

The Chairman suggested that as there may be Regional events planned to celebrate the RAA Centenary next year.

A member asked why the RAA was not represented on Armed Forces day. This was discussed and is was agreed that it would appropriate to try to organise something for next year as nothing was organised in Biggleswade this year.

Royal British Legion – Biggleswade Branch

The Biggleswade Branch of the Royal British Legion held a Branch Meeting on 26Th June, at the Church Rooms, St. Andrews Church.

There were eleven members present. Apologies were received from five members.

The Chairman recited The exhortation. The minutes of the May meeting were read. The Chairman and Treasurers report was received.

It is intended to invite two Chelsea Pensioners to Remembrance day. Sale of the d day pins is progressing well.

Members registered their interest in attending the Fesival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert hall and a Mini Bus is to be arranged. The Christmas Lunch or dinner will be held in January.

It is intended that he TBNT memorial be permanently installed at the Memorial. Footsteps are to be placed on the Memorial.

Club secretaries are reminded that the deadline for reports is the 18th of the month preceeding publication.

SANDY TOWN COUNCIL Residents enjoy a taste of something different

New Councillorsncil on Monday 24th

At a meeting of Sandy Town Cou co-opted on to June 2019 three new Councillors were wing the May follo the Council to fill vacancies arising lly applied for co2019 election. Seven candidates initia Ward and two ld wfie Fallo in ncy vaca option for one a vote by wing Follo . vacancies in Pinnacle Ward to Fallowfield Councillors Sarah Doyle was co-opted were co-opted Lock Ruth and itt Hew na Joan Ward and to Pinnacle Ward. with them a The newly co-opted Councillors bring interests which and e ledg know , wealth of different skills e of their love of will benefit the Council. All three spok their desire to play and area ng undi surro the and y Sand munity’s views and a part in helping represent the com e. shaping Sandy’s futur

The fifth street food ma rke uled for Friday 9th Augu t is schedto 9pm. This will take pla st from 4pm ce town car park. The marke in the ts will be running on the second Friday of each month during the summe r.

Council would like to hea The r back on the events so ple your feedase get in touch at admin@sandytowncounc il.g let us know what you thin ov.uk to k.

DaTE FOR Mayor celebrates a su ccessful yOUR DIaRy Charity Quiz Night Sandy, For the first time in

The Mayor of Sandy, Cll r Michael Scott, would like all those that attended, to thank spo quiz on Friday 12 July. The nsored or helped at his charity Conservative Club, was event, which was held at Sandy attended by over 70 peo ple and raised over £500.00 tow ards the Mayor’s Charit ies.

ll be France at Home wi ench Fr ine nu ge running a ay 13th Market on Sund to 4pm am 10 m fro r be to Oc r Park. in Sandy Town Ca

Meeting Facilities at the Council Offices Facilities for meetings, training courses, exhibitions, talks, interviews and like events are available for hire by private individuals, commercial and community organisations during the hours of 9.30am–4.30pm on weekdays.

The room offers Wi-Fi, screen and projector (users should supply their own laptop), flip charts and free parking in the adjoining Town Centre Car Park.

If you are interested in this facility please contact the office for further details and costs.

Residents’ Fishing Permit – The Riddy Local Nature Reserve

which borders the River Ivel and is The Town Council owns ‘The Riddy’ It allows residents of Sandy and especially important to water voles. ng season which runs from June to fishi the g durin Beeston to fish the river March, for free. h can be obtained from the Town A Residents’ Permit is required, whic the year. A current Environment Council offices from the 1st April for form of identification containing your r othe e som and nce Lice Agency Rod the time of applying for a permit. The at itted subm be t present address mus under the age of 12 but they must le peop g permit is also available to youn n applying. For more informawhe t be accompanied by a responsible adul offices. tion please contact the Town Council

Become a f rie of Sandy G nd reen Wheel

Sandy Town C shire Rural C ouncil, BedfordCharities an ommunities d Bedfordshire Central ing for voluntCouncil are lookthe countrys eers who enjoy id open air and e around Sandy, are happy to exercise; and who after the Sandassist us in looking We are look y Green Wheel. in can help promg for people who Green Wheel ote usage of the picking and , carry out litter lig paths becom ht pruning when e report maint overgrown, en fly tipping an ance issues and improvemen d to suggest ts mation or to . For more inforre helping, plea gister interest in se Council in th contact the e first instan ce.

COUNCIL MEETINGS

All meetings commence at 7.30pm except Development Scrutiny Committ ee (Planning) which usually starts at 6.45pm in the Council Chamber, 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG1 9 1JE

Monday 12th August 2019 Development Scrutiny Community Service & Environmen t Monday 2nd September 2019 Development Scrutiny Policy Finance & Resources Monday 9th September 2019 Human Resources Committee Monday 16th September 2019 Town Council

See our website for details of othe r meetings ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND PRESS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

10 Cambridge Road, Sandy SG19 1JE Tel: 01767 681491 Fax: 01767 692527 admin@sandytowncouncil.gov.uk www.sandytowncouncil.gov.uk

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Bedfordshire Festival of Music, Speech & Drama receives the Queen’s Award

A GROUP of volunteers who run the Bedfordshire Festival of Music, Speech & drama have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. The Bedfordshire Festival of Music, Speech and drama was founded in 1921 and provides a showcase for the wealth of talent in the amateur performing arts in Bedfordshire and the surrounding area.

The Festival offers a wide range of classes for all ages covering most musical genres including Classical, Musical Theatre, Jazz and Asian music, as well as many varied Speech and drama classes including Verse Speaking, Acting, Mime and Improvisation.

It features categories for school groups, Special School groups, orchestras, wind bands, junior and senior choirs and group creative performance.

The Festival, run by a committee of volunteers and a part time secretary takes place at the Bedford Corn exchange during the first week of March each year.

A group of over 50 dedicated volunteer stewards take over the Bedford Corn exchange to manage the huge numbers of performers, teachers, parents and local audience members. Their hard work ensures that everything runs smoothly for the 8 days of the Festival.

The Bedfordshire Festival is one of 281 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award this year. The number of nominations and awards has increased year on year since the awards were introduced in 2002, showing that the voluntary sector is thriving and full of innovative ideas to make life better for those around them.

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise outstanding work by volunteer groups to benefit their local communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. Winners are announced each year on 2 June – the anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation. Award winners this year are wonderfully diverse.

They include volunteers helping people overcome mental health

problems through sport, volunteers using caravans as mobile cafe/information centres in geographically remote locations and another group mentoring children who have a parent in prison.

Representatives of The Festival will receive the award from helen Nellis, Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire in September.

The Festival’s Chairman, Jonathan Keep says: “Receiving the QAVS is testimony to the thousands of hours given voluntarily each year by a dedicated team of committee members and stewards. We are fortunate to receive such dedicated support without which the Festival could not be staged. My thanks go out to all involved in the staging of this significant event in the Bedfordshire calendar.”

Dog House Kitchen is a tasty success

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tHE “pop up” restaurant in the family home setting of liz and chris Palmer-Smith proved a winner when it staged a charity bake event.

Mouthwatering cakes and savoury scones were sold alongside raffle tickets raising a bumper £500 for the chron’s & colitis Uk charity. the couple host regular dinner events on Fridays and Saturdays where, for a set price, people can enjoy threecourse meals made in the home style kitchen.

liz is the cook and chris is the ‘maitre d’ advising on wine to accompany the meal in this popular business model. Away from home liz has also taken part in good food events such as taste Bedford on the Embankment. “we have done other fund-

raising events such as a couple of dinners, and i baked 200 cupcakes for another charity, but we were delighted with the support from everyone for this event,” said liz.

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Crowning success in dentistry

Business Manager) were presented with a certificate because of their organisation’s commitment to training for the whole team.

Said Sam, dental Programmes and Project Manager: “Bedford College launched our Level 2 dental Nurse course last year with eight students aged 16 and now three are going on to apprenticeships and the rest progressing on to the new Level 3 course.

This September there will be even more opportunities following on from the course as more dental surgeries recognise the value of training their own quality staff from the age of 17 onwards.

“This course is a great opportunity to get a head start into a much sought after career.” director of Adult and Community Learning and Social Studies Karen Campbell said: “‘I am delighted at how this provision is progressing. It gives more choice to those who wish to pursue a career in the health sector either in a full-time study programme or apprenticeship .

We are excited to now be offering the level 3 dental programme for September 2019”

Free organ lessons

“If you are called upon to play for a church service, it is a greater honour than if you were to give a concert on the finest organ in the world. Thank God each time when you are privileged to sit before the organ console and assist in the worship of the Almighty.”

SO said Albert Schweitzer, the great theologian, physician, writer, humanitarian and organist.

Today, many people are still fascinated by the organ, perhaps because it has so many pipes, but also because of its thrilling sound, when in the hands of a capable player. Interestingly, the organ at St Albans Cathedral has 4,500 pipes, 72 stops, and four keyboards (manuals). It is the main instrument for the International Organ Festival and is used every day to accompany the cathedral’s main services.

But while the organ continues to fascinate us, it is true to say that, currently, there are less young people learning to play it.Consequently not all churches have organists for their services.

That is why the Beds and herts Organists’ Association has launched a Young Organists’ Training Scheme that provides funds to cover the cost of organ lessons given by professional, accredited teachers.

Now in its third year, the scheme is aimed at young people from the ages of 10 to 25 who are interested in learning the instrument. Suitable applicants for the scheme will no doubt already to have some keyboard skills, but, if

they have a particular musical aptitude, that is not an essential requirement. The scheme is open to those who are really keen to learn and who are interested in using their talents in their local churches. david Warner, president of the association said: “This training scheme is a wonderful opportunity for young people to learn to play the organ in church. Where else could you have free lessons with top class teachers? This is truly a unique chance that is only available in this area.”

Already several students have benefited from the scheme and are either playing in their local church or have graduated to study music at university. The Beds and herts Organists’ Association is now extending the scheme further and is looking for suitable young people in Bedfordshire and hertfordshire who may wish to join in the scheme.

Mozart said: “To my eyes and ears the organ will forever be the King of Instruments.” We have many superb organs in our churches throughout the diocese, but we must do all we can to nurture the next generation of organists in order to continue the musical enrichment of our worship.

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heALTh education england has presented certificates to dentist surgeries which are working with Bedford College to increase dental Nurse apprenticeships. dr Maria Ross-Russell, Associate Postgraduate dean for health education england Midlands east joined the special ceremonies at Bedford and Sandy.

At Midland Road dental Surgery in Bedford, dr Shirley Ampah and dr edward Willis welcomed dr Ross-Randall and Sam Morgan, from Bedford College. They accepted a Platinum Certificate from the college as mark of appreciation for the investment they had made in training staff.

Laura Purcell, pictured in chair, aged 17 of Putnoe, was a full-time student who is among three who are progressing on to an apprenticeship as a dental Nurse in local surgeries.

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Opening the STEM door to young girls at Bedford College SChOOL children from across Bedfordshire were invited to attend a Women in STeM event at Bedford College in June.

Aimed at encouraging young girls to consider careers in science, technology (including computing), engineering and maths, the event was hosted in the recently opened Advanced engineering Centre at Bedford College. held in The Buchannan Building, named after the first woman member of the Institution of Civil engineers dorothy donaldson Buchanan (1895 1957), the development was a £5 million investment in local education.

Bedford College Group director of STeM Jo Baxter hosted the open evening: “Our visitors were able to tour the state-of-the-art facilities here at Bedford College, with demonstrations of the latest equipment by some of our current students. Plus they had the chance to meet representatives from Lockheed Martin who specialise in aerospace and advanced technology and work closely with us at the college.”

Recent media coverage has highlighted the lack of girls choosing to pursue STeM careers. The Bedford College Group is working to change that trend, headed by a strong team of

female staff within their computing and engineering departments. Lecturers within the Group are recognised as leaders in their field, having worked in industry and maintained valuable commercial contacts.

The Bedford College Group offers a range of courses for school leavers to degree level in engineering, computing and construction. For more informa-

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In addition to the £5 million development at Bedford, The Bedford College Group has invested in the Zoological education Centre at Shuttleworth College for Animal Science and plan to redevelop their campus in Wellingborough which will increase the engineering and science offer in the town from 2020.

Top left: Bedford College Computing and IT Level 3 student Emilija Bullesaite demonstrated a robot built as part of her coursework.

Above: Bedford College student Charlotte Hodge, who is in her second year of Mechanical Engineering, demonstrated the robotic arm.

L-R Bedford College Group Director of STEM Jo Baxter, Bedford College Head of Computing Paula Hobday, Lockheed Martin Software Apprentice Lisa Holly, Lockheed Martin Training Co-ordinator Bethany Darrington and Lockheed Martin Engineer Nazia Qureshi.

Paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of the moon landing AS we near the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, Mark Rutherford Schools’ Planetarium coordinator Nigel Betts has been invited to provide a voice over for a film dedicated to the Apollo 11 mission, which will be screened in planetariums.

To commemorate the moon landing, we are pleased to announce a new show, ‘Moon 2019’, which has been produced by the Italian company 3des (www.3des.it). Mark Rutherford School worked with 3des to provide the english narration to the film, covering the history of the program, the launch, the activity on the moon’s surface and the return to earth.

The film will engage students with STeAM subjects, whether it is the science behind the rockets, the technology, the scale of the engineering, the art of the show and the mathematics involved in calculating trajectories. The overall aim is to encourage students into the fields of engineering and Science. headteacher Mr Millard said, ‘Thanks to a grant from the harpur Trust, Mark Rutherford School has become one of the first schools in europe to own a portable planetarium and we are honoured to take part in this tribute, which commemorates the mission that placed the first humans on the Moon’.

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gardening Watering nightmare

by Maureen Catlin Milton Ernest Garden Centre

RGANISING someone to water our gardens and pots while we are on holiday can be a nightmare. how can we go away confident that when we return the precious plants that we have been nurturing all year are still flourishing? Obviously if you have a gardening relative, neighbour or friend they must be first choice but this is quite a commitment to undertake for a two week period. By installing automatic irrigation, ensuring water conservation methods and planning the choice of plants carefully you won’t have to rely on anyone else.

If you have a collection of patio pots, give them a really good soaking just before you leave and put them all together in a sheltered, shady spot which is open to the elements and so rain. Moving pots from hot sunny patios to deep shade reduces the rate at which the compost dries. Sun loving plants will tolerate this for a couple of weeks. Clustering them should help conserve moisture, reduce evaporation and make it easier for friends or neighbours to water.

Wrapping the pots in wet sacking and placing wet newspaper on top of the soil also helps.

Stand the pots in saucers or trays which act as a reservoir and hold some of the excess water as it drains this can then be drawn back into the pots as the compost dries. hanging baskets should be placed taken down and supported horizontally on the ground. A bucket full of water at a higher level than the basket with a fabric wick from it to just below the soil level in the basket will slowly water by capillary action.

Using a mulching fabric when planting fruit and vegetables or creating new borders considerably reduces water loss from the soil and also suppresses weeds.

By planting borders in autumn the plants

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set intervals and frequencies per day. Cloud controllers allow you to manage your watering system from your mobile phone. You can create your own schedule and remotely change the programmes if the weather changes while you are away.

Plants that thrive in dry conditions have either thicker leathery green leaves or silver foliage. 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 plants.

Brightly coloured annuals once established that withstand dry conditions in tubs are tender Geraniums, trailing varieties being especially good in hanging baskets. Silver foliage bedding plants like Cineria are also drought tolerant as are Portulaca, Verbena, Nasturtiums Mesembryanthemums, Osteospermums and Lantana. Tubs planted with a variety of succulents are excellent requiring very little water throughout the entire summer.

In the hot sunny borders Buddleia davidii, Cistus, Lavenders including Stoeches, 31.8.19 Kniphofia, Crocosmias, Agapanthus, echinacea, Verbascum and leathery foliage plants like Fatsia, Yucca and Phormiums all will withstand long periods without rain. Last August in my Gardening Article I discussed how to plant a hot dry border giving lots of other plant recommendations. If you contact abiwitmore@miltonernestgardencentre .co.uk she will give you the link to access this again. enjoy your hols.

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are encouraged to produce deep roots which can source water from deeper in the soil in dry conditions.

Soil plays a very significant role in how plants grow. Very peaty soil produces quick lush soft growth with thinner leaves that will dry out quickly. For pots on the patio mix one third top soil or loam compost like John Innes no 2 with two parts of a general multi compost .The growth is still fast but produces a plant with less water requirements. If a water storing polymer, water gel, is also added the water retaining capacity is further increased.

Using biodegradable mats impregnated with water storing gel is another option.

In the garden borders using organic manure mixes when planting new plants induces the growth of strong deep roots.

Another way of reducing the rate at which water evaporates from the soil is to thoroughly soak the soil and then apply a two inch thick layer of bark, peat, gravel, chippings or slate.

These mulches also make great foils to the plants.

Automatic Irrigation Systems can be simple or sophisticated dependingOffer how much ends you want to spend but all require a programmed water timer. For automatically watering borders a porous, perforated flat or sprinkler hose can all be connected via an electronic timer to the mains water supply and programmed to deliver water when required a good time is overnight. dripper systems are a better option for patio pots again connected via an electronic timer to the mains water supply. They can be set to deliver water at pre

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The Lawn Doctor

I OFTeN use the correspondence received throughout the previous month to write about in this column as I feel that it might just be relevant to a wider public. With that in mind, the large majority of my letters, emails and phone calls this past month have been about lawns. After being fried last year, many gardeners began this year by repairing bald patches and weeds on their beleaguered lawns.

Following the recent dry spells, some of those repairs might now be looking like shredded wheat and if that is what you are currently experiencing, my advice is to reach for the hose.

Because the root growth of new grass is likely to be quite shallow, in times of high temperatures and drought, the first areas of a lawn that are likely to resemble death are those that a month or so ago where looking like the most vigorous. If this is the case, you basically have two options available: 1. do nothing or 2. Afford preferential treatment. If you plump for the first option, it is likely that you will once again have to repair the lawn in spring next year. If you don’t want to do that, then a thorough soaking every couple of days should ensure its survival.

Like many I surmise, making the most of cricket returning to terrestrial television albeit, for one day only, I found myself glued to the World Cup Final featuring england and New Zealand. Whilst watching however, an email arrived from a fellow cricket lover saying that the table at Lords (the area in the centre of the pitch from which wickets are cut and prepared), appeared to have the same

problem as they had on their lawn: darker green circles. Could anything be done?

I too was very surprised to see these markings which are known as ‘fairy rings’ on the hallowed turf and I do not ever remember seeing them at Lords before; they certainly weren’t there when, as a horticulture student, the head Groundsman Mick hunt proudly gave me a guided tour.

Sometimes, fungal growth can also be seen and in essence the only successful course of action available is to dig out the affected turf and to a depth of 30 cm, replacing all the soil and then returf. For most, this is too great a task. Cultivating the affected areas with a fork, adding a wetting agent, and then a putting in place a regular watering regime, may bring about some improvement but during my time as a Greenkeeper at Moor Park Golf Club in hertfordshire, our attempts at this latter approach where sadly unsuccessful..

The answer to last month’s just for fun question, with around 4000 species, Lilies are one of the largest family’s of flowers including hyacinth but also which vegetable, is asparagus.

This month’s question is, your next door neighbours have a tree that is growing over your side of the fence; legally what are you advised to do and as far as I am concerned, more importantly, what actions should you undertake?

As usual, thank you all very much for your correspondence – please keep it coming. And do please contact me with any with any gardening tasks or queries you may have, lawndocgar-

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–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– BedS & NORThANTS MS TheRAPY BedFORd FOLK dANCe CLUB StEADY AcOUStic SUMMER EVENTS CHILL OUT ON CeNTRe COUNTRY AND FOLK AT RUSHMERE FOLK SESSION BANK HOLIDAY MONTHLY SALE DANCE CLUB COUNTRY PARK SATURDAY 7.30 last tuesday of the month at thursday evenings 8pm – 10pm third Saturday of every month 24th August at 2.30pm with Music and Poetry provided by Georgina Arnold – viola accompanied by David williams with Readings by Eileen whitmore at St Owen’s, the Church in Bromham Park – MK43 8LL Adults £8, u16 £4 – Teas available after the concert Further information from 01234 825454 or 826551

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cHURcH BARN, cHURcH END BiDDENHAM Mk40 4RS Its good fun for only £2.50 including refreshments No partner required.

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–––––––––––––––––––– POTTON MUSIC 4 MEMORY Every wednesday afternoon from 2.30pm-4.00pm at Potton community centre, Brook End , Potton.

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–––––––––––––––––––– 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.

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concert in the Park – Saturday 10th August from 5pm Kicking off our Big Summer Weekend of fundraising, come and join us on The Meadow for a relaxed evening of local music talent raising funds for Rushmere Country Park. This is a family-friendly event with food stalls and beer tent and fun for the kids.

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–––––––––––––––––––– MAYFLOWER 50+ SOCIAL CLUB We meet 2-4 pm on Wednesdays at the Labour hall, Crab Lane, and 2-4pm Fridays at St Andrews Church - both have disabled access. We also run a lighthearted bingo 2-4pm at the Labour hall on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month.

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At Biggleswade Conservative club Over one hundred years of friendly bowls on our own green experienced, or new bowlers who will be offered coaching ,will be most welcome to come and join us.

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Potton ladies club meets on the first tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Mill lane Pavilion, Mill lane Potton. SG19 2PG We have a range of speakers, a lunch club & numerous day trips.

Visitors are always welcome for £5, to include light refreshments.

Meets Wednesday 10am-12noon Friday 10am-4.00pm CeNTeNARY hALL, behind Kempston Town hall, Bedford Road For further information telephone: 01234 347306

Sellers set up from 9am, £5 per car £7 per van

MILTON ERNEST GARDEN CENTRE Radwell Road, Milton Ernest MK44 1SH Teas, Coffee, Breakfast, Snacks in Café For pitch enquiries contact Simon 01234 823033

By darren Lerigo

From 2.00pm : entrance £2.00

Secretary Michael Groom: 01767 227523 sandytownbowlingclub.org.uk

–––––––––––––––––––– BEESTON WALK FOR HEALTH We meet every Monday at 9.00 a.m. by the letter box at the junction of The Crescent and The Green. The walk is a first level gentle walk so we do about 30 – 40 minutes in the flat fields beyond Beeston Green.

I will walk as slowly as the slowest person needs. It’s a ‘just turn up’ walk.

Gillian Wilkes 07890 232685 grewilkes@gmail.com

TENNIS FOR

BEGINNERS CHILDREN – ADULTS SENIORS EXPERIENCED PL AYERS jack@bremed.co.uk Jack: 01767 692242

ALL WELCOME www.biggleswadetennis.co.uk

–––––––––––––––––––– BLACK CRICKET KIDS CLUB

Great for aspiring animal keepers, entomologists and herpetologists.

First wednesday of every month in Shortstown Village Hall, Southcote, Shortstown, Bedford, Mk42 0Ql.

Fun, educational and entertaining sessions for children aged 5 - 13 who love animals, pets and wildlife.

KEMPSTON GARDENS ASSOCIATION

If you are interested gardening why not come along to our meetings.

We meet the second Wednesday of most months of the year in All Saints Church hall, Cemetery Road Kempston. We have speakers and demonstrations covering every aspect of gardening For further information contact Trevor on

01234 856040 or Marian on 01234 855288

–––––––––––––––––––– IRISH CEILI AND SET DANCING

wednesdays 8pm to 10 pm £2 per session – first evening free No partner required. Beginners welcome. the Reading Room, 1, Barkers lane, Bedford.

Ring Tim 01234 317847 for more details

Mk40 3EU 01234 270303 ‘PAPER PRiSON MicE’ thursday 1st August – 11am - 3.30pm have a go at making our paper prison mice. £2 per child, Suitable for age 4+, accompanied ‘clAY PRiSON MicE’ thursday 8th August – 11am-3.30pm Use clay to make your very own prison mouse. £2 per child, Suitable for age 4+, accompanied ‘cHAiR-lEG FlUtES’ thursday 15th August – 11am-3.30pm Make your own card version of John Bunyan’s flute. £2 per child, Suitable for age 4+, accompanied ‘PRiSON cEll BOxES’ thursday 22nd August – 11am-3.30pm design a prison cell for John Bunyan £2 per child, Suitable for age 4+, accompanied ‘clAY PRiSON JUGS” thursday 29th August – 11am-3.30pm have a go at creating a clay jug like John Bunyan’s £2 per child, suitable for age 4+, accompanied

–––––––––––––––––––– MOGGeRhANGeR KeeP FIT GROUP

GET FIT KEEP FIT

At the Village Hall, Fridays 9.30-10.30.

Tina or Josh take us through a lighthearted sequence with a warm-up, exercises designed to improve muscular fitness, brain co-ordination, balance and general well-being, then a cool-down.

It’s not over-strenuous, we have fun, feel good – and pay only £5 a session.

So why not come and join us?

For more information call Tony or Judith on 640124.

–––––––––––––––––––– DO YOUR BiNS GO OUt MORE tHAN YOU? tHEN lADiES ciRclE iS FOR YOU! Ladies Circle is a membership club for women aged 18 to 45 who want to make new friends, have lots of fun, do things t Whether you’re new to the Biggleswade area, or are just looking to broaden your social life. The group is a perfect way of getting more out of life.

Members include single and married women, those with children and those without, working and not working,everyone’s welcome to come along and just be themselves! email: biggleswadecircle@gmail.com Twitter: @BwadeCircle.

Facebook: Biggleswade Ladies Circle

SANDY WALKS 4 HEALTH

Sandy Walks 4 health meet every Wednesday.

These are free short walks ofabout an hour, with a trained walk leader.

No need to book; just turn up.

Walks start at 10am, meeting in SandyLibrary in the Town centre.

For more information contact: Cathy Bailey 01767 692182, or Jane Janaway 01767 691455, or Mike Fayers (Health walks manager) 01234 832619

–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– We invite all stroke survivors & their –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– SANDY NIGHT OWLS carers to join our KEMPSTON SENIOR POTTON LADIES’ IVEL STROKE CLUB WOMEN’S INSTITUTE CITIZENS’ CLUB CLUB Meetings are held at Stonecroft, A new and vibrant group which meets on dANCING, WhIST, BINGO

25th August, 22nd September & 20th October

from wootton Upper School.

Visitors very welcome –––––––––––––––––––– 3.00pm cutting of ribbon on defibrillator Admission £5 per meeting – includes entries can be made via Bedford harriers now installed outside the Centre Raffle & Refreshments SANDY TOWN website.

–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– BOWLING CLUB –––––––––––––––––––– JOHN BUNYAN STEWARTBY Play bowls at this friendly local club adjacent to Sandy Village hall. excellent AMATEUR OPERATIC MUSEUM & green. experienced and new bowlers 3T’S TODDLER AND DRAMATIC welcome. Coaching available.

LIBRARY, GROUP SOCIETY More details: Bunyan Meeting, Mill Street, Bedford,

Children with SeNd are warmly welcomed and –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– sessions are differentiated to meet individual needs.

Sessions are £5 per child (siblings £3). Registration SANDY BIGGLESWADE is required.

ASTRONOMICAL www.blackcricket.co.uk/kids-club WALK 4 HEALTH –––––––––––––––––––– www.facebook.com/blackcricketkidsclub ReGULAR WeeKLY WALKS SOCIETY email: kidsclub@blackcricket.co.uk ST ANDREWS walks for beginners and those looking Founded in 2014 by residents of Sandy to improve and surrounding areas, we are a group of –––––––––––––––––––– BOWLING CLUB Two regular weekly walks of 40 – 90 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!

SUNDAYS 10am-2pm:

E: simongoatley@miltonernestgardencentre.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– AddISON CeNTRe – KeMPSTON –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– BIGGLESWADE BIddeNhAM GARdeNeRS TEA DANCE WATERPOLO ASSOCIATION BEDFORD SAt AUG 24th 2019 tuesday 17th September 2019 at 7.30 Every Monday 8.30pm 11.30am to 5.00pm HARRIERS HALF Biddenham Village Hall OPeN FOR SALe OF at Saxon Pool SG18 8SU “What do I do with MARATHON TeAS - COFFeeS 12 and older, both sexes space?”

Sunday 1st December 2019 LIGhT ReFReShMeNTS

–––––––––––––––––––– MUSIC IN THE MEADOWS IS BACK –––––––––––––––––––– FOR SUMMER Free bandstand concerts are coming back to Mill Meadows on the embankment this summer.

This 2019 concert series at the Victorian Bandstand is being kindly sponsored by The Longholme, who will be providing seasonal catering and refreshments at each event.

A number of different groups will perform these traditional bandstand music concerts, on the following dates:

10am - 12.00 noon entrance 50p Adults FRee PARKING Clothing, Bric a Brac, Books, Linen, Toys and Games Refreshments available 155 Barkers Lane, Bedford. MK41 9RX Tel: 01234 325781 www.mscentrebedsandnorthants.com

CAR BOOT SALES

the first Wednesday of each month (except August) at 7.30pm in Sandy conservative club Guests very welcome For more information e-mail: sandynightowlswi@gmail.com

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.

we are a (non-profit making) toddler Group who meet at centenary Hall, 104 Bedford Road, kempston on tuesday from 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm (term time only) Contact: debbie on

07975 –772-058 or Suzanne on 01234-857467.

Meet thursdays 7.30 at Stewartby United church Hall, Park crescent.

If you are interested in performing (singing acting or dancing),or helping back stage, come along and give us a try.

All newcomers welcome!

For further information,visit our website: www.saods.org.uk.

–––––––––––––––––––– TRINITY –––––––––––––––––––– METHODIST CHURCH ST ANDREWS Sunday 4th August Cafe style service BOWLING CLUB to be led by Rev. Joanne Sherwood AT BIGGLeSWAde CONSeRVATIVe CLUB Over one hundred years of friendly bowls on our own green

experienced, or new bowlers who will be offered coaching, will be most welcome to come and join us.

For information please call 01767 221243

–––––––––––––––––––– 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

–––––––––––––––––––– BIGGLESWADE LADIES CIRCLE

Biggleswade Ladies Circle is a membership club for women aged between 18 -45 who want to make new friends have fun and put something back to the community. We have now been established for over 59 years. Our Members are from all walks of life and are supported by various honorary Members. We are really keen to expand our membership to include lots more lovely local ladies! We all come from very different backgrounds and have different things going on in our lives and vary in age.

We meet twice a month, usually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in or around Biggleswade There are also many weekend events throughout the circling year. Most of our meetings are social meetings where we try out new things or just meet for a chat. We also have meetings where we discuss current things going on with circle such as upcoming fundraisers or any other business that needs to be discussed.

Some examples of past social meetings include knit and natter, car care at Kwikfit, a dVd evening, hearing dogs for the deaf talk, cocktail evenings, bingo, trips to the theater, Christmas crafts, chocolate parties and much more!

Tel: Anne 07791 330391S

–––––––––––––––––––– KEMPSTON AND DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY SOCIETY

wednesdays from 7.30pm-10.00pm at kempston East Methodist church New members welcome For further details contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 or

brianwoodcock@btinternet.com

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Possible bring & Share lunch after?

There will not be a lunch on Thursday August 8th.

Sunday 11th August 9.30am Communion Service led by Rev. dalwyn Attwell Sunday 11th August 10.30am to be led

by Paul Jarrett.

Sunday 18th Aug 10.30am Rev dalwyn Attwell this will include communion.

Please note NO evening service this month.

Sunday 25th Aug Please Note - NO SeRVICe at Trinity but the Mission Group will meet at 10.30 am at Sandy Methodist Church and will be joined by Trinity and Beeston Methodist churches.

–––––––––––––––––––– SANDY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Sandy WI was formed in March 2017 and is still going strong.

We welcome new members from all age groups and backgrounds.

We meet on the third Tuesday of each month (except August) at 10.00am in Sandy Conservative Club.

We have a full programme of speakers and activities and you are very welcome to join us. If you want to give us a try before committing to full membership you can attend as a visitor, cost £4.

Contact our President, Val haygarth, for further information on 01767 691711 valeriehaygarth@btinternet.com..

–––––––––––––––––––– WORLD SHIP SOCIETY Kempston Constitution Club 196A Bedford Road, Kempston

BEDFORD BRANCH 3rd ThURSdAY in the month Telephone: 01234 352014

–––––––––––––––––––– BEDFORD ORGAN & KEYBOARD CLUB THE ADDISON CENTRE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

CONCERT BY POPULAR ENTERTAINER

CHRIS POWELL WEDNESDAY 28th AUGUST 7.30 – 10.00pm TEA, COFFEE/BAR/RAFFLE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Members

£5 PAY AT

Non-Members £6 DOOR –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Contact: 01234 344423 www/Organfax/clubs/Bedford

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Castle Comedy Biggleswade George’s Hall Bar & Grill Monday September 9

The next season of comedy shows gets under way in September and runs through to November.

The first show is on Monday September 9. It’s a classic mixed bill of comedy with TV names and UK circuit favourites! headlining the show is ivo Graham. he is a regular fixture in the clubs and theatres of the UK circuit. his gauche charm and crafty, self-

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aware wit has proved a hit with audiences of all ages. his popularity has led to appearances on multiple TV and radio shows including Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Comedy Central At The Comedy Store, Live From the BBC and Fighting Talk.

“Beautifully-constructed comedy” the Scotsman Opening the show is Andrew Bird. he is a top headline act up in the UK as well as performing around the world from dublin to doha. he has supported Rhod Gilbert and Lee hurst on tour, and been the warm up artist for TV shows including Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Room 101 and Pointless.

“Funny as hell” Rhod Gilbert The next show is on Monday October 7 and stars Dominic Holland. he is a multi-award-winning professional comedian and writer.

With countless television and radio credits, including multiple appearances on have I Got News For You and The Royal Variety Show, as well as The News Quiz.

A Perrier Best Newcomer

and Award Nominee, dominic has performed seven solo shows at the edinburgh Festival, most recently in 2018 and he continues to tour the UK and beyond with his unique take on life. despite dominic’s best efforts and his considerable achievements in show business, the cruel reality is that he has been severely outstarred by his eldest son, Tom holland… that’s right dom is Spider-Man’s dad!

“The UK’s master of observational comedy” the Sunday times The show on November 4 is Work in Progress show from Paul Sinha. A mixture of best bits and work in progress material for Paul’s

latest touring show about the life-changing effect a couple of drinks can have. One of Chasers on ITV’s awardwinning quiz show, The Chase, Paul has also appeared on Taskmaster on dave, Would I Lie to You? and QI on BBC television.

“Full of insight and delight. One of our most thoughtful and enjoyable comedians” times doors open 7.30pm, Shows start at 8.00pm, tickets £8 - £10 or if you fancy a treat, you can buy £18 tickets, which include a pre, show meal and glass of wine from George’s hall Bar & Grill. www.castlecomedy.co.uk

8th AUGUST – £59pp

Includes Introductory talk & entry to the attraction

Experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the Black Countries historic past. Set in over 26 acres, the museum celebrates the scale, drama and intensity of the Industrial Revolution. With charismatic ‘residents’, shops, heritage vehicles to ride, a fairground, places to eat and a host of live demonstrations. Witness the glow of the forges, hop on a tram or experience life as a coal miner or life along the canals.

MINES AND CANAL TRIPS PAYABLE LOCALLY.

BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL ‘COCKNEY SING-SONG’

WEDNESDAY 11th SEPTEMBER – £85pp

WEDNESDAY 18th DECEMBER – £99pp Includes festive lunch & deluxe theatre seats Prior to the show you will enjoy a 2-course festive lunch at The Hourglass, a new venue for this season, in the nearby village of Sculthorpe. Upon arrival at Thursford you will take your “Deluxe” seats for the famous Thursford Christmas Spectacular – the largest Christmas show in the country! Set in the magical surroundings of theatre organs and fairground carousels with world-class performers, this festive theatrical extravaganza is the perfect way to kick off your Christmas celebrations!

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Price includes pre show 3-course lunch & theatre ticket

EAGLE TRAVEL

To book your Great Day Out call: 01234 348882 Quote: ROSE19 11 Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 3JY office@eagletravel.co.uk

Due to demand from last years sold out trip, we return to the Brick Lane Music Hall, tucked away in London’s Docklands.

You will be served a traditional 3-course lunch at the venue before enjoying a ‘right royal knees up’ celebrating the spirit of the East End and iconic songs made famous by our iconic Purley Kings and Queens.

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WADDESDON MANOR AT CHRISTMAS

THURSDAY 5th DECEMBER – £75pp Price includes house tour, garden entry & festive lunch Experience this breath-taking stately home beautifully decorated for Christmas. With exceptional architecture, art collections and gardens, the estate was built to delight a small circle of Baron Ferdinand’s friends. Your day will begin with a 2-course festive lunch in the Manor Restaurant, followed by a self guided tour of the house. There will also be an opportunity to browse the Manors own Christmas Market set in the grounds.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL

SUNDAY 22nd DECEMBER – £85pp

LIMITED AVAILABILITY Sing-along to festive favourites in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall this Christmas at what’s set to be London’s finest carol concert!

These special concerts, suitable for all ages, have become a festive favourite over the years. This year join us for a scintillating show of traditional carols, modern arrangements, and festive favourites brought to life by world class musicians - A great way to start your festive celebrations!

Your ticket includes return escorted coach travel, and your seat for the matinee show.

Further details on dining options at the Royal Albert Hall prior to the concert are available upon request

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Put your best paw forward for Bedfordshire hospice Sue Ryder Hospice Moggerhanger Saturday, August 10

have lots of furry fun raising funds for Sue Ryder St John’s hospice at the inaugural Country Fayre and Festival Companion dog Show. does your pooch have the waggiest tail in the county? Or is your son or daughter the best junior handler in Bedforshire? does your dog know some great tricks? Or do you and your dog look alike?

If so, volunteers organising this year’s Country Fayre and Festival in support of Sue Ryder St John’s hospice are asking you to put your best paw forward and enter their brand new Companion dog Show for 2019.

Novelty classes include golden oldies for

dogs over seven years and above, best rescue, best crossbreed, junior handler (aged 5 to 10), junior handler (aged 11 to 16), dog with the waggiest tail, best trick, dog most like its owner and best fancy dress dog – all at £2 per entry.

Pedigree Classes to be judged by Sarah de Lacey Munday (Whipowil) include Any Variety Puppy (aged 6 to 12 months on the day of the show), Any Variety Sporting, Any Variety Non Sporting and Open, Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show and Best Puppy. entry to the Pedigree Classes costs £2.

Prizes donated by Arden Grange and rosettes will be up for grabs on the day.

The Companion dog show takes place on Saturday, August 10, as part of the County Fayre and Festival, raising vital funds for the Sue Ryder hospice based in Moggerhanger.

Judging starts at 1.40pm, with entries open from 1pm. earlier this month hospice staff and volunteers brought their four legged friends

along to the hospice to launch the brand new Companion dog Show. Leigh Chapman was one of them, bringing in her five month old dogue de Bordeaux, Remy. She said, “We’re thrilled to be holding our first ever dog show at this year’s Country Fayre and Festival in support of the hospice.”

“We are a nation of dog lovers, so hope lots of people will come along for a brilliant day out with their four legged friends. We’ve lots of stalls, activities, entertainment and refreshments for the whole family to enjoy whilst the dogs and their owners are put through their paces. It’s going to be pawsome!”

For more information please visit the fayre’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Country-Fayre-Festivalin-support-of-St-Johns-hospice1738873129549047/ For more information about Sue Ryder St John’s hospice visit www.sueryder.org/stjohns

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sport

This year marked 3rd consecutive the 69th running of Nurburgring podium Biggleswade Sports for Sandy racer SATURdAY, July 13, 2019, was the 69th running of the Biggleswade Sports. This event has become synonymous with the running of British National Cycling Championships. Last year there were two Ladies’ Nationals, this year the fastest of the Men’s championships was run over it’s regular 400 metres length. The event attracts riders from all over the UK, this year there were riders from as near as Letchworth and as far away as the north of Scotland.

The event is run over heats, reperchages (second chances to qualify for round 2) semi finals and then onto finals. The various heats were hotly contested on the beautifully maintained Fairfield Sports Ground in ideal conditions.

The grass was close cropped, the weather was cloudy and warm without being too hot and the final was contested by four very talented riders who came round the final bend at about 30 miles per hour. To keep traction and sideways grip at these speeds needs tyres with relatively low pressure, about 55psi and with a reasonable amount of tread The result of this final was a win by Laurence Lisher of the Green Arrow Club at Welwyn from Reading based Mitchell Powell of Team Terminator.

The margin of the win was a mere two centimetres after 400 metres! Fortunately there was a photographic record of the finish line position taken by the son of the Chief Commissair (the National Cycling Federation’s overseer)

by Max Pendleton

Other events included in the five-hour programme were a round of the National endurance League, run over 8Km, won again

by Laurence Lisher, this event was run off in just over 13 minutes after the event ‘went from the gun’. Another classic event was the Ladies 5Km, won by KatieAnn elliston from Southend. Not every event is for experienced grass track riders and at the other end of the scale were rides in the British Cycling Federation’s Go Ride series.

These are events to attract riders from the youngest competitors, allowing an introduction to cycle racing on a safe and properly marked courses. This meant youths from seven to 16 riding on various types of bikes, from mountain bikes to velodrome bikes (i.e with fixed

wheels and no brakes) This was the 69th running of Biggleswade Sports. Over the years the event has developed from being an athletics meeting, to being a local show, to it’s present format of being a 100% cycling meeting.

Over the whole of this period des Ball of Biggleswade has been involved, initially as an athlete, to being an organiser to be, as he is at present, an essential part of a Biggleswade event. des marks the track, arranges the PA, runs the raffle, aids in the catering and collects sponsorship. In an age where many sports are finding the organising of events ever more difficult, des’s commitment at the ripe age of 93 years is a true inspiration to organisers in general.

BeN TUCK has firmly established his position among the young top european GT drivers by scoring his 3rd consecutive podium at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany. The trio of podiums comes from five consecutive top three starts out of six races, showcasing Ben’s ability to be immediately competitive on what is perhaps the words most challenging circuit.

This latest result was won after Ben took to the track for Round 4 of the German VLN endurance Championship based at the formidable Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit. Ben drove the awe-inspiring track for the first time a little over three months ago and the circuit is considered so challenging that new drivers are required to complete initial races in the lower classes of the championship.

Since March Ben has not only competed in the first three Rounds of the VLN Championship, but also tackled the AdAC 6hr of Nürburgring and the world famous AdAC 24hr of Nürburgring – renowned as one of the most challenging races in the world for both drivers and their machinery. Ben drove

these initial races in the fiercely competitive BMW M240i class, racking up four top three starts and two podiums.

For his latest race – VLN Round 4, he graduated to the Walkenhorst Motorsport Total Oils BMW M4 GT4 and again showed immediately that he was one of the best. In a qualifying session that was shortened due to a huge multicar accident, Ben conquered the changeable track conditions to fight for Pole Position with the established GT4 drivers. After the session, the #191 BMW sat solidly on the second row of the GT4 class.

Out of his crew of three, Ben was allocated the initial stint of the race and so lined up to take the start of the four hour race. At the green light and within a handful of corners Ben had taken second spot and was rapidly pulling away from the rest of the class in a threecar battle for the lead of the race. The team elected to strategically save fuel in an effort to reduce the time refuelling at the next pitstop and so Ben was asked to conserve fuel. he not only exceeded his fuel saving target but also lapped faster than expected, taking the teams fastest lap of the race and ensuring that the Walkenhorst car only lost six seconds at the end of his 1hr 10min stint, maintaining a solid 3rd position.

With driving duties over, Ben was able to watch as his co-drivers consolidated the 3rd place, to bring the car home to a measured and well planned drive from the team and crew.

The Nürburgring Nordschleife demands a huge amount of talent, stamina and accuracy and that Ben was able to set the Walkenhorst Motorsport Total Oils team’s qualifying time and the fastest race lap on the way to a 3rd consecutive podium is a demonstration that he has definitely arrived on the worldwide GT racing scene.

Ben was pleased with his performance. “It’s great to be on the podium again and this time in a new car for me at this track. I raced the M4 GT4 last year in British GT, but nothing compares to the challenges of the Nürburgring, so to be on the pace is a real confidence boost going into the next race”.

Ben will next be competing in the VLN Championship at the Nürburgring Nordschleife on 3rd August 2019.