AMPTHILL•FLITWICK•WESTONING•HARLINGTON•TODDINGTON SEPTEMBER 2017
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Templefield Lower School receives £2.5k cash boost
A project set up to provide fully accessible play equipment at templefield Lower School has received a grant of £2,451.28 from Heathrow community Fund. the donation has come through a scheme specially designed to support airport staff who volunteer in their community and was applied for by a parent at the school, employed at the airport. the new swing was the winning design, voted for by children at the school and will help improve co-ordination and physical development. It is designed to be accessible to all
pupils, regardless of physical mobility, and is large enough to be used by several children at a time as well as a child and their carer. templefield Association was awarded the donation under the Heathrow community Fund’s Active people Initiative (HApi), run in partnership with Heathrow Airport. colleagues at the airport involved in community work can apply for grants of up to £2,500 from a total annual grand fund of £50,000. In the past two years the scheme has donated more than £1 million through it’s three main
grant programmes – the HApi scheme, staff matched funding and funding to support young people, protect the environment and support local active communities. Liz Burton, Vice chair of templefied Association ptA said: “We are delighted Heathrow has been able to assist us with this project. they have been very supportive to us in the past with employee match funding via one of our parents. the new swing is a fabulous addition to the playground and is already proving very popular with all the children.”
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Flitwick Jewellers celebrating forty years in business
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Flitwick Jewellers offer a very caring service. the key to their success is their friendly nature. Always striving to keep their customers happy, they can proudly say that they have kept customers from when they opened in 1977. local resident, Margaret Harris, started in the jewellery business as a Saturday girl, working up to becoming a manager. Opening in Flitwick was a risk that paid off. Fully aware how the trade has changed, she accepts you have to develop to survive. Over the years, she has proudly held the position of chairman and latterly President of National Association of Jewellers (formally Goldsmiths). this huge honour, lead to a greater understanding of the trade and its many facets. Margaret’s Daughter and Son-in law Vanessa and Paul are now at the forefront of the business. Now the Flitwick Jewellers Group, it comprises Flitwick, Gorgeous Jewels on the High Street, in Hitchin and two further shops in Felixstowe – Hills and Gorgeous Jewels. they have welcomed this new challenge. Nowadays, well-known
brands are the key to the more modern looking shop. Silver brands such as Hot Diamonds, trollbeads and thomas Sabo are very popular. Brands like clogau Gold have a dedicated loyal fan base. the increasing price in metals means that Stainless Steel jewellery in the form of coeur De lion and calvin klein are now sort after. working with a great range of suppliers has just been one area of the business. the bridal department is also a key area. taking time with customers in choosing engagement rings and wedding rings is a very personal, emotional experience. Building up a rapport with customers is hugely enjoyable and rewarding. it only comes with a business based on the values of trust and knowledge. Offering services such as battery and strap replacements, jewellery and watch repairs, valuations, rethreading and ear piercing showcases the knowledgeable staff and their ability to give the best service they can. Flitwick Jewellers should be proud of their achievements. Here’s to another 40 years in Flitwick.
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Students shine on A-level results day
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tHe waiting was finally over as students across central Bedfordshire received their A-level results. early indications for provisional results for state-funded schools across the whole of central Bedfordshire show that the average points score per pupil for both A-level and technical/vocational students has again risen. For A-level students it is 30.82 (average c grade) which is up 1.85 on last year; academic students had an average of 30.93 (c), up 1.90 on 2016; technical/vocational students’ average points score was a massive 9.95 up on last year, rising from 33.39 to 43.34 (average Distinction*- grade); and applied general students’ average score was 42.26 (Distinction*-), up 7.51 points on 2016’s 34.75. there have been plenty of individual success stories too. three Samuel Whitbread Academy students – eleanor Hare (linguistics), ryan
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Ward (natural sciences) and chris McFarlane (history and modern languages) all claimed straight A*s to secure their places at cambridge. there were two more straight A* students at the clifton school – ellie roberts and Maddie Morris – who will study english at Nottingham and at Leeds college of Music respectively. they helped to contribute to Samuel Whitbread Academy’s best-ever results.
Another school recording its best-ever set of results was Manshead cofe Academy, in Dunstable. there was a 99 per cent pass rate across both A-level and technical/vocational subjects, with 55 per cent of A-level students getting A*-B grades and a quarter achieving A*-A grades. there was also a 99 per cent pass rate at Sandy Upper School where rosie Barrows led
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the way with 5 A*s and 2 As. High-performing Redborne students kept the Ampthill upper school among the top ten per cent in the country according to provisional data. Leading the way was Eleanor woodward-webster with an impressive four A*s and 0.5 A grades. councillor Steven Dixon, executive Member for education and Skills, said: “I wish to offer my congratulations to everyone who collected their results. overall marks in central Bedfordshire have risen from last year, maintaining the upwards trajectory we continue to see here. “these results are down to the hard work of the students, teachers and other staff at our schools and the pupils’ families. After all of the waiting, I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the summer and I wish them the very best of luck whatever option they choose next.”
Dunstable Town Council’s Party in the Park
on SAtUrDAy 15 july, party in the park rounded up Dunstable’s Summer of Music events. throughout the course of the day there was around 5000 visitors enjoying Grove House Gardens with all its attractions. on stage, there was a wide range of live entertainment with the much loved Magic Dave the children’s entertainer kicking off the show with his interactive sets and delighting the younger audience. Following on, performances by community groups Hot Academy and the Bees cheerleaders were also well received with their singing and dancing performances. throughout Grove House Gardens there was much to see and do for all ages. this ranged from the free KidZone area that included water zorbing, tony’s reptile Show and circus skills to Bedfordshire pony rides, Wrayfield Dog Agility, bumper cars, welly wanging, crafts and charity stalls, food and drink vendors to games stalls and fun fair rides. rounding off the event was undoubtedly the live performances
from the Boy George experience brought back for the second year running and the event’s much anticipated performance by toyah Wilcox ending the night. the cult princess, toyah Wilcox and her full live band per-
formed a variety of songs from her Greatest Hits tour including hit singles Good Morning Universe, thunder in the Mountains, It’s a Mystery, Brave New World alongside covers of these Boots Are Made for Walkin’ and Word Up.
this family based event organized by Dunstable town council sponsored by Deakin-White estate Agents was enjoyed by a variety of visitors with a wide range of activities and attractions to cater for all.
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New online way to manage your council account ceNtrAL Bedfordshire council is making it easier for residents and businesses to manage their council tax, business rates, housing benefit and council tax support. A new online portal has been launched which allows people to view bills, set up direct debits, check their discounts, rate reliefs and account balances, apply for benefits and complete online forms. If you’re moving, you can now let the coun-
cil know through our website at a time that is convenient to you. you can also apply for single person discount, view your bills and change your contact details. currently 35 per cent of new benefit claims are made online and by making things easier and more convenient for residents, the council hopes that over time, 90 per cent of all contact to do with council tax and housing benefit matters will be online. cllr richard Wenham said:
“We’re delighted that residents and businesses can now fully access their council tax, business rates and benefits accounts online, after completing a simple registration process. this new facility offers much greater flexibility and control, whilst also reducing the need to take time out to call the council during office hours.” For more information and to register, visit www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ myaccount
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Flitwick Scouts are out and about
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tHe majority of evenings for members of Flitwick Scout Group have been spent outdoors over the last few months. the Beavers (boys and girls aged 6 to 8) have had a picnic in the park, tried archery, been on an adventure course (in the rain), planted pumpkin seeds and lit fires and cooked twists on them. At the picnic in the park nine of the children received their Bronze chief Scout Award. to achieve this they have to gain six challenge badges, which includes at least one sleepover, and at least four activity badges. Activities for the cub Scouts (boys and girls aged 8 to 10) have included high ropes, kayaking, cycling, an incident hike, backwoods cooking and a family treasure hunt around Flitwick and barbecue for 120 people. As a result of all of these activities and others throughout the term, around 200 badges have been awarded across the three cub packs; these included Adventure challenge, Backwoods cooking, Nights Away, outdoor challenge and personal challenge. the Scouts (boys and girls aged 10 to 14) have also been very active as their evenings have been spent doing caving, bowling, cycling, geocaching, hiking, pioneering and rifle shooting. Some of
the Scouts have achieved Fire Safety, Hikes Away, and Local Knowledge badges recently. Some of the young leaders who are helping at the sections took part in ‘Gilwell24’. this event provides different activities for young people aged 14 to 18 to carry out over a 24 hour period. As a result, some activities were being enjoyed in the early hours of the morning! ten year old Miles taberer said: “I’m really pleased to be awarded my Silver chief Scout’s Award.
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I’m a bit scared of heights so one of my personal challenges was to climb the overhang on the climbing wall at Flitwick Leisure centre. this was quite scary, but I am so glad I did it!” Adult volunteer Louise rutt said: “We provide a wide range of activities for young people to participate in. As a leader in the Group we get a great amount of satisfaction from helping young people achieve awards, badges and experience activities for the first time.
As an adult, we also have a lot of fun.” During August the cubs and Scouts (boys and girls aged 8 to 14) camped at Walesby Forest in Nottinghamshire where they spent most of their time doing adventurous outdoor activities, one of which was building bivouacs. Some of the children slept in theirs overnight. For further information about Flitwick Scout Group, please visit www.flitwickscoutgroup.org.uk
Dunstable Cemetery is flying the flag
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A REcORD number of parks and green spaces collect Green Flag Award including Dunstable cemetery managed by Dunstable town council Dunstable cemetery located in the heart of Dunstable has been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best in the world. the cemetery is among a record-breaking 1,797 Uk parks and green spaces that have receive a prestigious Green Flag Award – the mark of a quality park or green space. Dunstable town council is extremely pleased and proud to have secured Green Flag status for Dunstable cemetery and this is our third Green Flag site with the council having already secured Green Flags for Priory and Grove House Gardens this international award, now into its third decade, is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained by Dunstable town council and has excellent visitor facilities.
councillor liz Jones, chairman of the council’s Grounds and Environmental Services committee, stated: “i and all of my fellow town councillors are extremely proud of this latest award which shows what a fantastic job all our staff do in delivering great services to all of the towns residents.” David Ashlee, the town clerk and chief Executive, further stated: “this latest award clearly shows how much the council cares for the local environment, the importance that the council places on its burial services and how much the council realises the importance of public open space in Dunstable. Everyone at the council is delighted with the award which will sit very prominently with all of our other awards.” international Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul todd said: “we are delighted to be celebrating another recordbreaking year for the Green Flag Award scheme. “Each flag is a celebration of the thousands of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award. the success of the scheme, especially in these challenging times, demonstrates just how much parks matter to people.”
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Micro-museum in town centre
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AMptHILL town’s Mayor Simon peacock, cut the ribbon to officially open Bedfordshire’s first ever ‘micro-museum’ in Ampthill town centre. Ampthill’s Micro-Museum will be Bedfordshire’s smallest museum. It is located within the showroom of family-run business Ampthill Fireplaces. the museum documents Ampthill’s history from Norman times to current day. Visitors to the micro-museum will learn about the town’s association with Henry VIII and why Kit Williams chose Ampthill as the hiding place for the treasure of his 1979 book Masquerade. Admission to the museum is free of charge and visitors on opening day between 10am and 4pm will be treated to pimms, finger food provided by local businesses and museum tours by local historians. the development of the museum has been funded by Ampthill Fireplaces. james Gray, 27, Managing Director of Ampthill Fireplaces who says: “When we started the showroom renovations, I realised we could do something interesting with the space upstairs. And then when I spoke to people in the town, a museum seemed like the perfect idea. Ampthill’s a small place but it has a big history.” “the support we’ve received
for our business from the local community has always been overwhelming. this is our way of giving something back.” Local historian john Heele says, who has curated the museum’s collection says: “We have long wanted to have space in Ampthill to tell the town’s story
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but had almost given up on the idea for good as it was going to be far too expensive. the generosity of james and the Ampthill Fireplaces team now means we can share Ampthill’s illustrious history with people for the first time. thérèse Gray, co-Founder of Ampthill Fireplaces says: “I am so
pleased to see this project come to fruition. Ampthill is a beautiful market town with a fascinating history and a great place to live and work. I hope this inspires more people to come and visit Ampthill and frequent the locally run shops, restaurants and bars the town has to offer.”
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Flitwick swimmers on top of their game by James Handler
tHe east region open Water championships, on the 15th and 16th july, marked an extremely successful event for swimmers from Flitwick Dolphins. the open water squad consisted of the swimmers: Alistair Shaw, tyler Watson, chloe Ford, Katie tompkins, thomas Allen, Francesca Baber, Lily Moore, ruby ryall, Shannon ryall, Maddie phillips, olivia Fowler, Simon Dove, Sophie Fowler, emma Boost, Isaac Moon, Lilli thompson, judy thompson, Nigel Halford – open water coach, Ian Fowler – open Water coach. the first of the great news from the event held in Norwich, is that all of the swimmers completed
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their swims. these people are: 800 Metres - Francesca Baber, Lily Moore, ruby ryall, Shannon ryall 1500 Metres - judy thompson, olivia Fowler, Simon Dove, tyler Watson, eloisa Miller, Sophie Fowler, Lilli thompson, Maddie phillips 3 Kilometres - Alistair Shaw, Ian Murray, Katie tompkins, thomas Allen, james McFarland, chloe Ford, Nigel Halford, Isaac Moon 5 Kilometres - emma Boost In addition to these huge achievements from all of the participating swimmers at FDSc, a
large proportion emerged with county, and regional medals! our open Water county medallists are: tyler Watson, who received a gold medal and is now a national qualifier; Katie tompkins, Francesca Baber, Isaac Moon, eloisa Miller, and james McFarland who all received silver medals; Lastly: olivia Fowler and Lily Moore both received bronze medals, for their respective 1500m and 800m swims. our club also saw seven swimmers receive regional medals at the championships in Norwich. these are as follows:
Ian Murray received a gold medal for his 3 Kilometre swim; Alistair Shaw and thomas Allen both swam 3 Kilometres, Simon Dove swam 1500 Metres, and Francesca Baber swam 800 Metres. these swimmers received silver medals for their swims; Lastly, judy thompson and emma Boost achieved bronze for their 1500 Metre, and and 5 Kilometre open water swims. As these results make evident, the east region open Water championships showed Flitwick Dolphins’ swimmers to be at the top of their game, with 13 of them receiving medals overall!
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Have your say on roads prioritised during extreme weather
ceNtrAL Bedfordshire council is consulting on which roads it will prioritise in the event of extreme weather conditions. called the ‘resilient Highways Network’, the list of proposed roads has been developed by the council alongside other organisations in the Bedfordshire Local resilience Forum, which includes the local emergency services, other neighbouring local authorities, the NHS, the environment Agency and others who are all required to respond to any major emergency in
central Bedfordshire. these roads typically lead to town centres, industrial estates and business parks, and allow access to key services such as schools, railway stations, food shops, petrol stations, hospitals, police, and fire services. the aim is to reduce the impact of any bad weather and allow residents, businesses and emergency services to get back to normal as quickly as possible. this list of roads needs to be reviewed at least every two years, or after an emergency event.
cllr. Dalgarno, executive Member for community Services at central Bedfordshire council, said: “Local authorities can have an important role in helping communities prepare for climate change. Many road improvements require long-term planning, making it even more important for local authorities to start planning now for future climate change. “When extreme weather such as floods, storms, ice, snow occur, the main concern for us is to keep key roads open. our suggested
routes have been chosen based on the highest volumes of traffic and the greatest risk of accidents occurring. We want those routes to cope with any extreme weather and climate change.” the council is seeking the views of residents; local town and parish councils; the local business community. the questionnaire consultation runs to 30 october 2017 at www.centralbedford shire.qov.uk/consultations, or pick up a paper copy from a local library.
Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club celebrate 45 years
IN the beginning… Bedford organ andKeyboard club was formed by the late Les Franklin in 1972 but not under the name we know it today. It started as the Hammond organ Society and is now known as the Bedford organ andKeyboard club. over the years the venue has changed and we now hold all our monthly professional organists’ concerts and Social evenings at the Addison centre, Kempston, Bedford, which is a wonderful venue for our club. We still have a good following of members (over 160). our Social evenings are very informal and have a varied programme which includes professional entertainment, Members’ night, dance nights, afternoon tea, fish and chip suppers and christmas dinner and dance. coach outings are arranged yearly for members to different Shows (ie Milton Keynes, London). We welcome any new members. Subscriptions: £6 single, £10 family yearly. to find out more about the club you can contact Brian or Barbara Noble tel: 01234 344423 email: bedsokcgmail.com www/organfax/clubs/bedford
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the celebration to mark the official naming of Sapsworth House in Luton on thursday 17th August was a very special occasion. Not only did it mark the extension of the work of the Signposts charity through the provision of thirty-four rooms for homeless people, alongside their emergency night-shelter, it also recognised the special contribution of jack Sapsworth, MBe, DL. As many of you will know, jack was High Sheriff of Bedfordshire in 2012-13 and served the county with distinction up until his death at the start of this year. He was supporter of many important causes, among which the needs of the homeless were especially close to his heart. jack’s life story is well-known. For jack being homeless was not just the experience of others. He had been homeless himself, living rough in Scarborough for a number of weeks
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after leaving home as a teenager. Moving to Luton he eventually established his own decorating firm and became the successful businessman that he was. As a co-founder of Signposts he recognised both the pressing need for accommodation for those who are homeless and the importance of helping people make a new start in their lives. It is not enough merely to provide a roof, important as that is, but there is also the need to sup-
port people as they move on. one of the special features of the naming ceremony was the presence of former Signposts residents who were making significant successes of their lives. In the parable of the good Samaritan the Samaritan not only stops to minister to the man attacked by robbers as he travels from jerusalem to jericho; not only puts the man on his donkey and takes him to the safety of an inn; but also offers whatever is needed to get the man back on his feet. It is the same spirit of a new beginning contained in the strap line of Signposts: “Signposts helping the homeless start over”. All of us, in small ways, and sometimes in big ways, need the opportunity to start again; to get back on our feet. All of us can help do that for someone else. Whom do we need to stop for? Whose wounds do we need to bind up? Whom do we need to help get back on their feet so that they may ‘start over?’
Superb summer of swimming by Dolphin’s National Swimmers
It HAS been a superb summer of swimming for some of our top swimmers. We started at the National open Water Festival on Sunday the 30th of july with our Masters swimmer Ian Murray, who won the 60-64 year National open Water 1.5k at rother country park, rotherham and followed it with the silver medal in the 3k. Brilliant swimming from a member of our Masters Squad, Membership Secretary AND club coach and qualified ASA official. A man of many talents! this was swiftly followed by tyler Watson’s success in the 13year Boys 1.5k open Water event, which tyler had qualified for by finishing third at the east region open Water championships on 16th july. tyler came 16th out of 46 swimmers, a great achievement in a national event. the club is very proud of tyler, who had only just recovered from the successful english channel
relay Swim earlier in the month. Along with his team-mates for that endeavour, he has helped to raise thousands of pounds for charity. After the National open Water Festival, attention turned to the pool, with four swimmers, chris Murphy, Autumn Handscombe, ed McFarland (pictured below) and james McFarland, competing in the Welsh Nationals in Swansea with cBSS Barracudas. Here are
some highlights: chris Murphy took the silver medal in the 100m butterfly and was sixth in the 200m. Autumn Handscombe was just squeezed out of the medals in fourth in the 14 year girls 50m backstroke. ed McFarland took bronze in the 14 year boys 400m freestyle, was sixth in the 100m butterfly, fifth in the 200m freestyle, seventh in the 200m IM and 50m freestyle. Quite a week for ed! james McFarland has also had a busy time. He came sixth in the 100m butterfly and eighth in the 200m freestyle in Swansea, then dashed to ponds Forge, Sheffield to take part in the english Summer Nationals, qualifying for the final of the 200m butterfly and finishing seventh. on the day that james swam in Sheffield, Imogen Lambert (below right) was already in her third event there, and had two gold medals in her pocket. Imogen had
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been in a training camp in radovljica, Slovenia in mid-july, then competed in the Slovenia telekom International Long course championships against swimmers from thirteen countries. She took gold in the 50, 100 and 200m breaststroke and silver in the 200m IM before making her way to Sheffield for the Nationals, where she had qualified for the girls’ 12-13 year 50, 100 and 200m breaststroke events. the first of these was the 100m, and Imogen qualified fastest for the final and then delivered a perfectly-paced swim to take gold in the final.. the 200m was on the next day, and Imogen again qualified for the final. As in the 100m, she started the final steadily and was last at the 50m mark, before working her way through the field to what was in the end a clear victory and a second gold medal. two days later, Imogen was back for the 50m. She qualified in fifth for the final, but moved up two places in the final to take bronze. Imogen was accompanied throughout by coach Louise King who gave her invaluable race assistance and support. In recognition of these summer achievements, the club would like to announce that Ian Murray, tyler Watson, james McFarland, ed McFarland, Imogen Lambert, Autumn Handscombe and chris Murphy are the club’s Swimmers of the Month for August.
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ceNtrAL Bedfordshire council is to consult on the early concept plans to regenerate the area around Flitwick railway station and to ask for residents’ views on a number of market town improvement projects. Both schemes are aimed at encouraging local people and visitors to make more use of town centre retail, rail and bus services and community facilities. the council is proposing to provide major improvements to transport facilities in the town through the creation of a public travel interchange. this would be a hub where people can catch both buses and trains, the timetables of which would be better coordinated to encourage more station users to travel to the station by bus rather than car. Added to this could be improved traveller information at the station, with digital screens showing both bus and train timetables together, and improved commuter and pedestrian access to the station itself.
the council is also proposing retail, new homes and improvements to the cycling and car parking facilities at the station, with a new multi-storey car park, plus a new exit and entry road configuration for easier car access into/out of the train station and its car parks. central Bedfordshire council and Flitwick town council are also asking for feedback on some of the initial projects that are being considered as part of the former’s £4million Market town regeneration Fund. A total of £1.8million, co-funded by the two authorities, has been allocated for initiatives to improve some specific areas of the town. these include improvements the High Street, Kings road and Station road to make them more accessible to pedestrians; enhancing Flitwick Library with community activities in the evenings and weekends in a similar vein to a cocktail and comedy night, previously experimented with; plus, music and cultural events. cllr Nigel young, central Bedfordshire council executive Member for regeneration, said: “these are exciting plans which, though they are at a very early concept stage of what will be a longterm piece of work, really set out a positive vision for the regeneration of Flitwick town centre – a focal point for the town that can transform its potential in terms of transport, retail, jobs and homes. “We also want to support existing local businesses and the community, so we’re combining this and our partnership work with Flitwick town council – and six others in central Bedford shire – who were successful with
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Have your say on Flitwick regeneration plans
an impressive bid for a share of our £4million Market town regeneration Fund. through this, the town council are co-funding £1.8million worth of improvement projects, which we’d also like your views on. “this consultation is the start of what we plan to be an ongoing conversation we want with our residents on how to rejuvenate the area outside the train station, so the feedback we receive will be reviewed and used to inform how
these ideas are developed further, with more rounds of consultation, planned for the future.” Both central Bedfordshire council and Flitwick town council are seeking the public’s views on these ideas during a sixweek joint consultation that runs from until 13 September. the public can have their say at http://cent r a l b e d f o r d s h i r e . g o v. u k / council/consultations/flitwickregeneration/overview.aspx. there will be public drop-in
sessions at various stages throughout the consultation, where the public can ask the council questions about the two proposals. these will be at:
Flitwick Library – Monday 4th September (2pm-6pm) Flitwick Library – Thursday 7th September (2pm-6pm)
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Classic Car & Bike Show wows the crowds
AFter a week of unsettled weather we were treated to bright sunshine on 6th August for the 8th annual classic car & Bike Show at the rufus centre. With an extensive line-up of just fewer than 200 classic vehicles dating back from 1945 to present day, visitors were simply amazed at the calibre of exhibitor entries. In addition, to the individual car owners, we welcomed a selection of vintage bikes, commercial lorries, quite a few campervans plus three auto jumble stalls – the classic car enthusiast’s dream. clubs with us on the day were Luton & Dunstable MG owners, chiltern Vehicle preservation Group, Singers club and newcomers Beds & Herts Vintage & classic car club. throughout the afternoon our judges had the unenviable task of deciding which exhibitors deserved ‘Best in class’, ‘Best club’, ‘Best American Vehicle’ and the one everyone wants – the ‘Best in Show’. thank you to our judges: cllr Gareth Mackey (town Mayor), cllr Martin platt (Deputy town Mayor), Bob cowell and Derek Fensome. After brilliant reviews we welcomed back local band ‘the Authentics’ to the main stage as well as Magic carl. Both kept the crowds entertained and created such a fantastic atmosphere for everyone. Also on the field we had an array of stalls selling a range of different products, including the chance to win a Mini cooper, some handmade clothing, a prize raffle and charity pitches. elsewhere Henry Harris’ Fun Fair provided a
children’s roundabout ride, inflatables and games. We weren’t short of food options with a burger van, fish & chips plus the classic cream tea company. In the sunny weather visitors could also cool down with a tasty ice cream – either from Andrew’s Ice cream trike or the van. towards the end of the day the town Mayor asked the crowds to gather for the presentation. Well done to our winners:
class A (pre 1945) Malcolm Bonnor – Ford t Speedster class B (1946 – 1960) tony Woodfield – porsche Spyder class c (1961 – 1970) Steve Hyde – Morris Minor 1000 convertible class D (1971 – 1980) Alan clarke – triumph Stag class e (1981 – 2000) Nigel costin – chevrolet camaro class F (2001 – date) Vaughan Dingley – tVr tuscan class G (motorbikes) Martin Gleedowen – Lambretta LI 15 class H (commercials) trevor Stringer – commer c Series class I (American vehicles) phillip Haynes – GMc 5 Window Step Side pick Up Best club – Beds & Herts Vintage & classic car club
Best in Show: terry Fleckney – pontiac Star chief catalina Special thanks must be extended to the show sponsors: Business point office Supplies, M&M properties, Maulden Garage Ltd and one-o-one Service centre. We would also like to thank all volunteers, Members and staff for the effort they put in to help make the day such a big success! Date for next year’s show: Sunday 5th August 2018.
Little Squirts are ‘Good’ LIttLe Squirts pre-school, established in 2015, has just received a ‘Good’ rating from ofsted. Based at the old School, Dunstable road, Flitwick, they were viewed as ‘Good’ across all areas. the pre-school offers a range of different activities including music, rugby, Spanish and theatre sessions. owner, Laura crehan said: “We are a family run setting with an experienced and dedicated staff and lovely facilities. We offer sessions for children aged two to five years, from three to ten hours a day, full time or term time only. It’s great that we have received this report within just a couple of years of starting.” parent janine curtis said: “My son loves going to Little Squirts and has developed so much since he started.” one of the key aspects of the report referred to the outcomes for
the children. It said: “children enjoy participating in activities in small groups. they play board games and that supports them in counting, taking turns and recognising written numbers and letters. these opportunities particularly aid children who have special educational needs and those who speak english as an additional language as they develop important communication and social skills that support their learning.” With 16 children moving onto schools in September, some spaces at Little Squirts are now available. Little Squirts accepts children with Government funding for two, three and four-year-olds and, from September, the 30 hours funding for working parents. they also accept childcare vouchers. For further information about Little Squirts please visit www. littlesquirtspreschool.com
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Three academy players make senior squad debuts
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toM GrAy, Ampthill Academy Head coach was pleased to see three of this years academy players make their debuts for the senior squad away at Henley in August. the academy is in its first year and for three of this years intake to be given their debuts in the senior squad so soon is purely down to the hard work these three young men have put in during pre-season to earn this opportunity. Lewis Sharp, a back row forward, started playing rugby at the age of 12 with his school team. He joined Ampthill rugby club in 2013 and ever since then rugby has been his passion. currently studying Btec sport at Samuel Whitbread he was voted both U17 players player and managers player of the season in 2016-17. eugene eukaban plays on the wing and has played for Ampthill through the age groups where he was a regular in the U17s last year. Shay Howes, son of Ampthill’s club steward Louise Howes, also plays on the wing and followed a similar path through the youth system. –––––––––––––––––
Pinot Noir, perfect for autumn
AUtUMN is just about upon us, a time of year when throwing another log on the fire and pouring a nice glass of wine becomes ever more appealing. the warm summer days of chilled rosé are a hazy memory but it’s not quite cold enough to need the warmth of a rich claret. So, a seasonal wine dilemma arises. Look no further than pinot Noir. this difficult to grow but incredibly versatile grape variety makes the perfect wine to ease us into winter. Fruity and lighter in style with juicy acidity good pinot Noir is a delight on its own or served with lean game that’s coming into season. Hailing from Burgundy in France, pinot Noir is now grown in just about every major wine region. While not all of us can afford the increasingly expensive Burgundies that lead the way, there are plenty of great examples to try. As a grape variety that prefers a cooler climate, too hot and the wines become sweet and jammy, look out for wine from oregon, elgin in South Africa, New Zealand and tazmania and you’ll get something that competes with the best France can offer at a fraction of the price. If you’re a committed Francophile, when it comes to wine, seek out pinot Noir from Alsace or the eastern Loire. For me, however, the best value pinot Noir comes from eastern europe. Neil Tabraham Wine Geeks Wine School www.winegeeks wineschool.co.uk
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SEPTEMBER IN THE GARDEN
Brighten up your home this winter W HeN we see the brown boring looking bulbs in garden centres in the autumn we are not really seeing them we are actually seeing the lovely bright flowers that appear six months later in our gardens. We could also enjoy this promise in our houses by forcing certain bulbs to flower as early as November. Some are more adapted to this process than others which is basically making the bulb think that winter is here and coaxing early flowering. they are very easy to grow so choose a decorative pot of the correct size with a drainage hole and put in a layer of bulb fibre or compost to half fill the pot. Moisten the compost and set the bulbs on top close together without touching. Fill around the bulbs with more compost and water well. the bulb tops should be just above the soil. I think it is more impressive to only plant one variety in the same pot. place in a black plastic bag to exclude the light and put in a cool dark place like the garage, cellar or even the fridge. the low temperatures and darkness encourage root formation to occur. check the bulbs regularly to ensure the compost does not dry out and water if necessary. When the shoots are about 3 to 5 cms remove the pots to a lighter warmer place. It is a good idea to stand the pots of bulbs in a saucer with gravel and water to keep the humidity around the bulbs. Bring the bulbs into even lighter and warmer conditions when you want the flowers to appear. the flower buds should appear before the leaves but if the leaves start showing first move back to a cooler place. the best known bulb to force into early flowering is the Hyacinth which will fill the house with intoxicating fragrance and with careful planning can be encouraged to flower
at christmas so excellent for presents. choose prepared Hyacinth Bulbs which have already been cooled. plant as previously discussed and allow approximately 8 to 10 weeks for roots to grow. Good varieties to plant are pink pearl, bright pink, Delft Blue, pale blue and city of Haarlem, lemon yellow. All these varieties should be planted before the end of September.
Daffodil tete a tete is a delightful little perfumed multi headed narcissus and pipit is lemony yellow and very fragrant. Both are suitable to grow in pots indoors but may not flower until early january. tulips also require a longer time in the dark and cold so if planted at the end of September will be flowering towards the end of january. Marquise de la coquette, bright pink, Gluck, red and yellow, and Selim, white pink and yellow, are all short stemmed tulips that perform well indoors. three other bulbs that are easy to grow are Lily of the Valley, crocus and Grape Hyacinth. Although strictly not a bulb Lily of the Valley is treated the same but can be in flower within 6 to 8 weeks. the perfume from this white cottage garden flower is heavenly. Large flowered crocus in bright yellow, mauve purple and white and blue Grape Hyacinth also make welcome pots of colour for the miserable days in january. If these are planted at the end of october they should be flowering just after christmas. All these bulbs are grown in exactly the same way the only difference is the period of time in a cool dark place required to induce flowering.
Amaryllis and paper White Narcissus are grown in the same way but do not require the cool dark period to induce flowering. Good paper White types are Ziva and Avalanche and after potting should be placed in a cool shady place outside for 3 to 4 weeks and then moved to a warm window sill to flower. It is important to use a plant support as these Narcissus are quite tall but are fantastically perfumed. Amaryllis should be planted in the same way by the beginning of october to be in flower for christmas. they are large bulbs and produce large flowers that can become top heavy so it is important to support these bulbs and use a heavy pot for stability.
children love to watch plants growing and hyacinths grown in the special glasses allow them to watch from root formation through to flowering. Simply fill the vase with water to the neck place the hyacinth in the bowl above with the water about 1cm below the bulb. put in a cool dark place until the roots fill the vase always topping the water to the mark. Bring into the light and warmth after about 8 weeks and enjoy the wonderful promise of spring.
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out & about BEDFORD ORGAN & KEYBOARD CLUB THE ADDISON CENTRE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
45th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT with talented entertainers
MICHAEL WOOLRIDGE & CHAZ McLEOD WEDS 27 SEPTEMBER 7.30 – 10.00pm ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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our programme resumes in September with a lively mix of workshops and demos covering watercolour, oil and charcoal, subjects including animals and portraits. All these events are now open to nonmembers. Visitors are always welcome. SepteMBer 20 Loose and atmospheric watercolours demo by peter cronin SepteMBer 22 “Animals in watercolour” workshop with Sue chatterton octoBer 18 “Still life” demo in oil by peter Barker octoBer 21 A workshop with terry chipp in acrylics (or oils). NoVeMBer 15 A charcoal portraits demo with Stan Hurr will be followed by a Xmas Social. NoVeMBer 18 painting-in day - any medium, any subject, no tuition. DeMoNStrAtIoNS take place at St Nicholas church Hall, church road, Barton-le-clay, from 7.15 pm - 9.30 pm; visitors pay £5 at the door. WorKSHopS are at the Village Hall, Hexton road, Barton-le-clay, from 10 am4 pm. the fee for non-members is £30, payable in advance; painting-in days are £8 for visitors. pre-booking essential; please contact vivianne.callow@hotmail.co.uk or call 01525 712735. www.midbedsart.co.uk
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QUINGOS
are December 5th/7th If you are interested in any of these events please email Susan superduch5@gmail.com or ring 07773962347
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
The Selecter and The Beat Bedford Corn Exchange 7.30pm Sat September 30
two tone legends the Selecter and the Beat are teaming up to give fans a rare treat, hitting the road together for a number of dates. Life-long friends, they are two of the main bands to come out of 2 tone – a crucial musical and cultural movement which is still as relevant today as it was over 30 years ago. renowned for their energetic live shows, longevity has not diminished either band’s ability to put in a performance and get everyone in a room, or field, dancing. the Selecter is led by their iconic frontwoman pauline Black, alongside an incredible talented band of musicians, and co-fronted by original member Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson. the Beat fronted by ranking roger released their spectacular fourth album Bounce (the first in
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ART EXHIBITION
BeDForDSHIre FAMILy HIStory SocIety 7.15p.m. Friday 8th September
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BeDForD rSpB LocAL GroUp thursday 21st September ArA club Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7pF.
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Barrie Mason presents ‘The Splendour of Scotland’ – another of his many exciting and colourful wildlife trips.
Interested in Family History?
Suitable for experts and Novices, rSpB membership not essential. entrance fee, group members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5 www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford
by john Hele Drama Hall of Mark rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8pX Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk
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come along to our next monthly talk
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over 30 years) in September 2016. No strangers to Bedford corn exchange, this will be the Selecter’s third visit to the venue packing it out in their own right in February 2016.
tickets can be purchased online
from: seetickets and from Bedford corn Exchange Box Office. tickets can also be picked up in person (booking fee free) from Planet Boutique in the Arcade, Bedford, Mario’s Hair Design in kempston and Vinyl Revelations in luton.
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the grove theatre Message in a Bottle: A Tribute to The Police Sat 9 September 8pm
relive the iconic sound of the police and front man Sting, with this unmissable pitch-perfect production. Fans of the legendary rock band won’t believe their ears as Message in a Bottle brings the magic of the police’s greatest hits.
Education Open Day Sun 10 Sept 10.30am-3pm
tickets: Free, no need to pre-book come along to our open Day to get a sizzling taste of our education programme!
Rockin’ on Heaven’s Door Tue 12 September 7.30pm
rockin’ on Heaven’s Door is a breathtaking roller coaster ride back to the heady days of the very first teenagers – fabulous 50s and the swinging 60s.
David Gilmour Live at Pompeii – Encore Screening Wed 13 September 7.15pm
David Gilmour Live At pompeii is an audio-visual spectacle, featuring
lasers, pyrotechnics and a huge circular screen on which speciallycreated films complement selected songs, astonishing music and stellar performances from an all-star band in the legendary roman amphitheatre.
Comedy Night Thur 14 September 8pm
Get ready for side-splitting evening of comedy! After successful shows in 2015, 2016 and 2017, Live at the Grove returns with another line-up of sensational comedians.
Johnny Cash Roadshow Fri 15 September 7.30pm
prepare for a musical and emotional roller coaster unrivalled by any other, that truly celebrates the career of a legend: johnny cash.
Showaddywaddy Sat 16 September 7.30pm
‘the greatest rock & roll band in the world’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy has lived up to it as they recently celebrated their 40th anniversary.
TJ Higgs Tue 19 September 7.30pm
With her natural, unique and accurate presentation, tj is today firmly
placed as the UK’s foremost psychic medium and her broad appeal allows her to support private readings, live theatre appearances and events.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story Wed 20 September 7.30pm
Direct from its success in London’s West end, a sold out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, the Simon & Garfunkel Story is back, celebrating its 50th anniversary with huge projection photos, original film footage, full live band.
Henning Wehn: Westphalia is not an option Thu 21 September 8pm
join Henning Wehn for an evening of teutonic jolliness at its best. After his last show tackled those well-known staples of light entertainment that are British obsession with home ownership and the self-servin nature of most fundraising efforts, this time he’s having a look at immigration.
Whitney: Queen of the Night Fri 22 September 7.30pm
A stunning celebration of the music
and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. this award-winning production features a stellar line-up with rising West end star rebecca Freckleton delivering a breathtaking performance as Whitney.
Superslam Wrestling Live Sun 24 September 4pm
Superslam Wrestling returns to the Grove theatre with an over-the-top royal rumble! top stars from all over the world compete in this giant event.
The Magic Flute – Encore Screening Wed 27 September 7pm
encore screening from the royal opera House. Mozart’s glorious opera the Magic Flute is brought enchantingly to life. prince tamino promises the Queen of the Night that he will rescue her daughter pamina from the enchanter Sarastro.
The Carpenters Story Thu 28 September 7.30pm
the award-winning carpenters Story celebrates the music of one of the most successful pop duos in history, richard and Karen carpenter. Featuring the stunning vocals of international star claire Furley.
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FLOOTES Free flowing Prosecco Performance —— T W O H O U R R U N N I N G T I M E —— THE MAIN ACT Brut Prosecco The star performer on stage throughout, with characteristic creamy lemon citrus, nuance of nashi pear, intense brightness and some pepper and spice THE OVERTURE Arancini Rice Ball Salmon Gravlax/Dill Mayo Tomato and Parma Ham Bruschetta our own Lincolnshire Sausage Roll Beef & Horseradish creme fraiche Roll Bang Bang Chicken THE INTERMISSION Limoncello Sorbet THE FINALE Mini white chocolate muffms Admission £37.50 per person Pre-booked ticketing a must. Performances 12 to 8 daily Call now (01525) 290042 or email info@flootes.com 18 Market Place, Woburn MK17 9PZ
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