Arlesey News Magazine August 2024

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From the Editor

Welcome to August!

Inside this month’s magazine you can find information on various events and activities, including a whole host of free things to do with your younger one’s once they break up from school These events are all cour tesy of the Grand Union Housings’ Quest programme. (P16)

Thank you to ever yone that took the time to congratulate us on our 5th Bir thday last month - we are ver y grateful for all of your suppor t and encouragement! Thank you also to Evelyn Hopper who has once again shared one of her stunning photographs with us which we have chosen to use for our front cover this month.

We hope that you enjoy the summer (hopefully it has arrived by the time you are reading this!!) - don’t forget, if you do manage to get away, then please do take a copy of your Arlesey News Magazine along with you and send us your photo’s so we can see how far we travel! Thanks to Liz Anderson for star ting us off strong with a trip to Santorini with our Stotfold issue!

Remember, this is your magazine, if there is something you would like us to include then do get in touch with us using the contact details below. - We look for ward to hearing from you!

Until next time!

Mede welcome s pecial gues t Page 14

17 Tri p down memory lane Page 20

s from Arle sey Bro wnies Page 6 Blackbelt success Page 19

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from the Need Project Page 9

Bedfordshire Council update Page 11

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With thanks to this month’s contributors: Brian kelly - BK Electrical, Jo Loach, Our local schools, groups and organisations, The Need Project, Central Bedfordshire Council, Grand Union Housing,St Peter ’s Church, NHRR, ATFC, KSK Karate & all of our adver tisers.

Announcements Page 12 Quest Summer Programme Page 16 News from Gothic Mede Academy Page 14 News from Etonbur y Academy Page 15 Local Church News Page 17

Local Spor t News Page 19

All this alongside all our usual news from our local churches groups, clubs & organisations..

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Announcements: We are happy to accept family announcements by post telephone, email or through our facebook page If you would like to make a donation in return for your announcement then please visit the website above Please mention that the donation has been made on behalf of the Stotfold & Arlesey News

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M.J Ryalls Celebrate 50 Year s!

M J Ryall Building Supplies celebrated in style after reaching 50 years of trading from their Norton Road site. The Stotfold based building supplies business originally began trading in Stotfold in 1974 by Michael & Josie Ryall and is run today by Chris and Vanessa Ryall, together with Manager Mark Baisden. To celebrate the occasion, MJ Ryall offered all of their loyal customers a very special treat of hot breakfast rolls which unsurprisingly went down an absolute treat!

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MJ Ryalls put their success down to providing the same friendly and practical service today as they offered on day one, always going that extra mile for their customers. They also offer a free delivery service within the local area Congratulations Chris and team on reaching such a magnificent milestone!

Michael Ryall pictured outside the shop with dog Rebel
MJ Ryall as we know it today, with their new branding especially designed to celebrate their Golden Year

Local Youngster s Take On Snowden!

Meet Lola (6) and Immie (3) These girls are just amazing having decided a while back that they wanted to set themselves a challenge, they quickly decided between the two of them that climbing a mountain was just the thing!

After Lola's initial suggestion to climb Mount Everest, Lola and Immie soon settled for Snowdon. The girls have decided to raise money for a very worthwhile cause - The Garden House Hospice, a cause very close to their hearts The girls will be climbing Snowden during the last week of July so by the time this issue reaches you all, the girls may well have already completed this!

The link will remain open for sometime after the challenge - If you can support them in any way we know they would be truly grateful! https://www.justgiving.com/page/harriet-evans1719854008842?utm medium=fundraising&utm content=page%2Fharriet-evans-1719854008842& utm source=copyLink&utm campaign=pfp-share

Fix My Street Reminder

Have you noticed a new pothole or fly tipping? Are there any hedges you walk past where growth is blocking the pavement? These are just a few examples of issues that can be reported via the "Fix my street" app operated by Central Bedfordshire Council The app allocates a case reference number, shows if the issue has already been reported and shows action taken to date A handy little tool for residents why not take a look? you can also upload photographs of the issue. Download it from your app store or find the link through the Central Beds Council website

Immie (left) and Lola (right) training hard for their for thcoming challenge!

NEWS

Update Fr om Ar lesey Br ownies.

The Brownies have been trying to make the most of the outdoors (between the showers!) by pitching tents and playing wide games.

Did you know that Guides delivered messages during World War 2? To get ready for our visit to Bletchley Park, we received messages from Agent Blue Fox to see how good we’d be at remembering them. We made semaphore flags to send messages and wrote in invisible ink! We had a fantastic day at Bletchley, trying out some swing dance routines, and exploring the mansion house and huts to learn all about Alan Turning and the code breakers We even met Turing’s teddy bear Porgy And used morse code to spell our names

ARLESEY PHARMAC Y

FREE Pr escription deliver y ser vice to “housebound and vulner able” patients.

We’ve finished for the summer now but will be back in September. If you’d like to join us for fun, friendship and adventures either as a Brownie or as a volunteer leader we’d love to hear from you Email us at Arlesey.brownies@hotmail.co.uk or go to www girlguiding org uk/information-forparents.

FREE Repeat pr escription "dr opof f" and collection ser vice fr om Ar lesey Medical Centr e and Lar ksfield (Stotfold) Sur ger y. Mon to Fri 8.45am - 1pm & 2.00pm - 6.15pm

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We look forward to bringing you more news and updates as we begin our Autumn term in September.

Graham Smith

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Covering all aspects of brickwork old & new, plus patios, driveways & fencing. All work completed to a very high standard. Friendly, family run business Tel: 07703 171857 / 01462 73 1829

For Sale

Dear Editor,

Congratulations on the Special 5th Bir thday Edition - it's lovely to see how the content has grown. Some ver y useful information too! Thank you so much for the lovely tin of biscuits! I love delivering Arlesey News Magazine!

Best wishes, Verna

Dear Editor,

We are wondering if your readers can help us

Both our cats are missing Mor ty the black one disappeared first week in December last year All black with a thin white strip on his chest Rick his brother ginger tabby has been missing over a month now

Both real home boys and unless they have found an aga and fish on tap , would have been home by now . They are both chipped.

Both cats are from the Straw Plait Way area.

Please call 07788203240 if you think you have seen them or you are looking after them

Thank you

Left - Monty, Right - Rick

Dear Editor,

I am writing to let you and your readers know about the excellent job Full Flow Cleaning did with our block paving driveway I got the details from your magazine as a lady had her patio cleaned by them and said what a good job they had done .

I’d like to say thank you to Geoff Reid who has made my driveway look like new and I will be using him again it looks better than I thought it would and I recommend this company

Thank you Geoff, Malcolm Tilbrook

Kampa Brean 4 Classic Air Pro (Polycotton Air Tent) Trailer Aluminium Frame with Cover Camping equipment included- Tent & Trailer in excellent condition, both have been used only three times £900 Cash only

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LOCAL life..

Brian, you have lived locally now for many years, are you an original Bedfordshire residen I’ve lived in Stotfold since 2006 after meeting my wife Donna. I originally grew up in West Dray ton which is right next to Heathrow airpor t, it’s a bit quieter and slower paced here in Stotfold!

We know you have had some involvement in football over the years - can you tell us about it and what made you decide to take this on (alongside also running your own business!)

I began coaching for the Stotfold Juniors when my son was an U6 player and now our team - the Stotfold Amber ’s, are playing as U16’s! It’s been a ver y rewarding experience seeing them grow both as players and as people I absolutely love football and now I also get to watch my daughter play for Stotfold Juniors too (although this time it’s purely as a parent with no coaching involved!!)

We know you are always busy, either working or running round after the children - How you choose to unwind yourself?

I’ve recently just taken up playing golf again after a few years out Now the kids are a bit older we have some free time so like to get out on the course or the range As a family we also love to visit restaurants, visit the cinema and take in a show ever y now and then

Brian, which do you prefer? Television or Music If you could only listen to three more songs or watch three more programmes for the rest of your life, which three would you choose and why?

Wow this is tricky Think I will have to go with television as I'm a big film fan!

My three things to watch would be:

The lord of the rings box set

The James bond collection.

The Game of thrones series.

I think this would keep me occupied longer than listening to 3 songs!!

Brian, many young people are leaving school now and deciding what to do with their futures. What advice would you give to someone looking to learn a trade and even maybe to work for themselves?

I would say to school leavers, please don't panic if your unsure of what to do, I was 28 when I decided to become an electrician. Its probably one of the best decisions I've ever made. It’s not always easy, but being your own boss works for me. The main thing is that you enjoy what you do as we are a long time working in this world!!

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T HIS MON TH W E CHAT TO BRIA N KELLY of BK ELECTRICA L

Best Nurser y Rated Good

BEST Nurser y rated Good in all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection.

The repor t, which followed a visit in May, highlighted the “ambitious vision” the nurser y’s management team has for children and the successful implementation of the curriculum which enables those who attend to make good progress in their learning. The inspector also noted how staff are encouraged to fulfil their aspirations of career development, which helps them to build a commitment to their roles and provide a stable and caring environment for children.

Lisa Pye, manager of the nurser y, which is par t of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST ), told the Arlesey News Magazine “I am delighted with our inspection repor t and really pleased the hard work and dedication of our staff has been recognised “The inspector said during her visit that she saw glimpses of Outstanding and this will cer tainly drive us on to keep providing the best environment, curriculum and development oppor tunities we can for our children ”

“I would like to thank ever yone who has played a par t in this success and am ver y grateful for the incredible suppor t from our families who have helped us to achieve this fantastic outcome ”

BEST Chief Executive Officer Dr Alan Lee added: “This is an excellent repor t, there is so much to celebrate! Par ticularly pleasing is the independence the children are developing, the kindness they show to each other and the ambition that staff have for all in their care. “I’m sure BEST Nurser y will continue to go from strength to strength."

BEST Nurser y (Arlesey) manager Lisa Pye, left, and assistant manager Abbey McKenna

Mental Health Matters - with Jo Loach

Know your season..

Our seasons feel all over the show Apparently, this is due to climate change; I don’t pretend to understand the science However, I do have some understanding about the seasons of the human soul These shift and change throughout our lifetime to enable us to evolve, change, grow, rest, heal, process endings, navigate transitions and enter new seasons When we do not know what season we are in, we may work against its natural rhy thm and flow This is more likely when in a season we do not wish to be in, like grief. We tend to think grief only applies to the loss of a loved one. Grief is a natural process that follows loss/endings whether of relationships/employment/health/youth/circumstance. It could be any ending of how life was, what has not materialised or where life is going. Sometimes we suffer more subtle losses of self, agency, purpose or direction.

Grieving is personal. It can be hard, exhausting and unpredictable. The worst way to respond to grief is by ignoring or suppressing it. This can be an instinctive, defensive response to pain we do not want to feel. Paradoxically it is only by being exactly where we are, along with whatever pain we feel, that we begin to move towards where we would rather be. What can help during difficult seasons is to cut ourselves some slack around expectations. And to practice consistent self-care of all par ts. To berate ourselves with impatience or withdraw self-care is to prologue being in the ver y place we don’t want to be The garden illustrates that growth happens over time with consistent care combined with cer tain conditions, especially warmth It is no different for us

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Update from The Need Project

•751 parcels provided in 20 working days • 391 top- up-bags collected from our Pop- up sites • £52,725 estimated value of the food for the month • £6,602 50, the average monthly cost to run the charity • 1667 adults, 1450 children & 212 pensionersthe amount of people helped in June.

It seems to go without saying, it’s another ver y, ver y busy month Considering we had 3 less working days, it’s still really high numbers, but you know we are still here, doing what we do, feedings as many people as we can, and giving away our best before stuff in Stotfold, Sandy and Shefford, which we don’t want to see binned.

We are always amazed and so so grateful for the suppor t we get from the people of Stotfold and surrounding areas. They are so keen to buy in and suppor t us. From people with allotments, with rhubarb, or people dropping a bag of stuff into the centre. Also, people looking on our Facebook page and seeing what we need and dropping it off, so Facebook really does work

I remember, maybe 10 years ago, if I spent £100 on food, I’d be disappointed But, last month, which was June, we spent £15,000 on food That doesn’t mean we’re not well suppor ted, we are getting great donations, but demand is really high But we keep going and the food keeps coming and we go again

The pressure of finding the food is so outweighed by the feeling we get when we see people fed, so that’s why we do because we are called to do it. Our move is still on, but these things take time. Ourplanning drawings are in to the council. We are just waiting approval and then we can go for building regs and move on. Please pray for us. Pray that we get things done swiftly and get hold of the keys, so we can star t developing the downstairs, which is the main priority, the Food side of what we do, which is phase 1.

Again, thank you so much to all the people who make the project possible - the volunteers, the prayer warriors, the encouragers, the donators. You don’t know how much it helps

Thanks

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GET IN TOUCH!

We absolutely LOVE receiving your letters, emails and messages - get in touch with us at arlesey news@yahoo com or message us through our Facebook page

MOLLIE JENNINGS

10th August

We'd like to wish our amazing mum, nan, and great-nan a ver y Happy 95th Bir thday

We love you so much! She really is our matriarch of the family, and we'd be lost without her!

KATIE

11th August

Happy 18th Bir thday!

Lots of love Mum and Dad

HELEN BACKHOUSE

27th August

ALEX

Happy 4th bir thday to our amazing son!

Fabulous at Fifty! Happy Bir thday lots of love Steve, Ollie & Jacob X

Have the best day, Love Mummy & Daddy xxx

KARL DOHERTY

Happy 40th Bir thday!

Hope you have a fantastic day!

Lots of love Stacy, Oscar and Mia X

MATTHEW

Happy 21st Bir thday!

Love Mum, Dad, Oliver & Thomas x

JACK COOPER August 30th

FREDDIE

Happy 12th Bir thday!

Love Mum, Dad and Ella xx

Happy 15th Bir thday!Have a good one! Love from us all x

News from Gothic Mede A c ademy

A few weeks ago Gothic Mede Academy was lucky enough to have a visit from former England Netball Captain, Pamela Cookey It was a remarkable experience for our students, filled with inspiration, learning, and excitement After Pamela’s inspiring assembly our Year 3 students had the unique oppor tunity to learn some techniques from Pamela herself! The children thoroughly enjoyed it and we are ver y grateful to Pamela for taking the time to visit our school and share her inspiring stor y

During July our Year 4s took par t in a Bikeability course. This educational program provided our students with essential cycling skills and road safety knowledge, helping them become confident and responsible cyclists The students thoroughly enjoyed the interactive and dynamic nature of the training Thank you to instructors who led the course, providing exper t guidance and suppor t to our students

We wish all of our pupils and their families a safe and enjoyable summer break and look for ward to seeing you all in September.

Pamela Cookey on her recent visit to Gothic Mede Academy
Full concentration for Bikeability

Etonbur y A cademy

September 2023 saw the opening of our new Sixth Form purpose built facilities here at Etonbur y Academy This suppor ts our commitment to the provision of post 16 education in Stotfold, Arlesey and the surrounding villages

Our first cohor t of students continue to aim high and have flourished during their first year in Sixth Form We are excited to welcome them back into Year 13 after the summer break along with our new Year 12 cohor t!

We wish all GCSE students the ver y best of luck with results day this summer Should anyone wish to apply to the Etonbur y Sixth Form we do have ver y limited spaces still available, please contact

Chloe Dowden our Head of Sixth Form via email in the first instance Etonbur y Academy has made plans to suppor t families and students during the summer after results day with their current Sixth Form applications along with any last minute applications to our Sixth Form.

Although the process of making an application normally occurs much earlier in the year we can suppor t you post results day so please be assured we are here to assist.

Initially please make contact via email cdowden@bestacademies org uk

We have a diverse range of subjects on offer across A Level and BTEC courses

Our purpose built new facilities have all the latest technology to offer a professional study setting with a suppor tive post 16 learning environment

ETA Sixth Form at a Glance:

● Over 20 A Level & vocational subjects

● Diverse range of enrichment oppor tunities

● Purpose built exclusive facilities to include quiet study areas, common room and dedicated cafe.

● Mentoring and suppor tive pastoral team

To apply please contact C Dowden Head of Sixth Form cdowden@bestacademies.org.uk

The first Etonbur y sixth form cohor t continues to flourish

Quest 2024 Summer Youth A ctivit y Programme 2024

Any questions or enquiries please contact youthinvolvement@guhg.co.uk or call Nicola 07717 313868 Come

Cricket 3pm -4pm 26 July, 16 Aug

Arlesey Skatepark SG5 6SN Arlesey Skate Park Jam 23 Aug 12pm – 4pm / all ages

Arlesey Recreation Field (Rear of Arlesey youth Club to the right) High Street SG15 6SN Picnic in the Park 30 July 12pm - 2pm

Fair field:

Fair field Community Centre Kipling Cresent, SG5 4GY

Boxing Fitness 24, 31 July, 14, 21 Aug 2.30pm – 3pm

Visit our website for more information about our ser vices. We are also opening our online booking again. p p

26 July & 16 Aug 4.30pm – 5.15pm

Fair field Tennis Cour ts SG5 4JJ Tennis Ages 8-17 24, 31 July, 14, 21 Aug 4 30pm - 5 15pm 26 July & 16 Aug 5 30pm – 6 15pm

Stotfold:

Greenacres MUGA Valerian Way SG5 4HG asketball 9 30am - 10 30am / ages 8-17 2, 24, 29, 31 July, 5, 7, 12, 14 August

Riverside MUGA, Malthouse Lane SG5 4NR op up Football 11am -12noon ages 8-17 2, 24, 29, 31 July, 5, 7, 12, 14 August

Arlesey Road MUGA, SG5 4HE

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Basketball/ Table Tennis 12 30pm – 1 30pm / Ages 8 – 17 22, 24, 29, 31 July, 5, 12, 14 August

Pendleton Spor ts Centre, SG15 6XS Ages 8-16: Basketball 10am – 10 45am Badminton 11am – 11.45am Rounders 12pm -12.45pm 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 Aug;

Riverside, Malthouse Lane, SG5 4NR Picnic In the Park, 6th August 11am – 1pm / All welcome

Roecroft Centre, Church Rd SG5 4NE - Ages 8-17

Activity Zone - Ar ts & Crafts/Mindfulness 24 July 11am – 12.30pm

Cooking Fun! 14 Aug / 11am – 12 30pm Car toon Ar t 21 Aug / 11am – 12 30pm

Roecroft Centre, Church Rd SG5 4NE 31 July 11 45am – 12 45pm Ages 11+ DJ Workshop

Arlesey Road SG5 4HE

Graffiti Project - Container Desi 28, 29 Aug 11am – 2pm Ages 1

Limited Spaces Book: youthinvo (Subject to change)

News from Our Local Churches.

St Peter ’s Church.

u receive the magazine, The Reverend Jenna will be licensed and living in the Arlesey Vicarage, ready to star t her new ministr y. You can see her in the photo, so as she star ts her work in and around the village, you will be able to recognise her and make her welcome It is always an exciting time when a new priest arrives, some things will stay the same, but there will also be changes Watch this space In the meantime, ser vices continue as usual, (see below) However on the 4th August we will be going to St Guthlac’s Church in Astwick for an Open Air Ser vice at 11 15am, followed by a “bring your own picnic”, if you wish to stay Ever yone is welcome and Revd Jenna will be taking the ser vice

There will be no Afternoon Tea in August, as we take a shor t summer break But it will be held on the 4th September, ever yone welcome

If you are holidaying at home or abroad, stay safe, remember the sun cream and remember to care for your friends and neighbours, community and caring is impor tant to us all I have enjoyed being able to write these ar ticles over the last two years, and may do some in the future I am pleased to say the September news will be written by the Revd Jenna, as she introduces herself and what the next month will bring Helen Bardell

Our ser vice times are:-

1st, 3rd,4th,5th Sundays 9 30am 2nd Sunday All Age Worship 10 00am

Refreshments are ser ved after each ser vice Weekdays

Coffee Mornings Tuesday 10.30am in church

10.30am-12 noon Toddler and Parent/Carer Group 1st Wednesday in the month Afternoon Tea 2- 4m All Welcome

Updated Contact Details

Reverend Jenna Dearden

email:- revjennadearden@gmail.com

mobile:- 07708 666612 Church Landline 01462 731227

the news
St Peter ’s Church over the last couple of years while a new Vicar was recruited Thank you so much!
Welcome to Revd Jenna

Update from Arlesey Town FC.

Local Spor ts News

Arlesey Town Football Club are proud to announce that U16 Player Foden Nor thover has now signed a two year scholarship with Nor wich City.

Foden came through the ArleseyTown Youth football pathway, spending 3 years with Arlesey Town from U13 to U16 before Nor wich came in for him

The club would like to wish Foden all the best at his new club and look for ward to following his development in football

As we approach the star t of the new season, we are still hoping to recruit volunteers to help us in the clubhouse and at the ground on future match days We have many roles available and welcome anyone interested in getting involved in their local club

To find out more please contact Info@arlesey townfc co uk - keep up to date with all our news on our social media pages!

Black Belt Success For KSK Karate!

Last month KSK Karate had six of their students achieve their Black Belt!

KSK don't just teach karate and self defence, students learn impor tant life skills They currently have clubs at Arlesey W I Hall, Stotfold Memorial Hall, Fair field Park Community Hall, Pendleton Spor ts Centre, and Shefford STMA The minimum age to join us is 7.

To join us please contact Gabriel on 07742 820956 or email info@jksk.co.uk

WELLBEING WALKS

Are you looking to make new friends? Wellbeing Walks are a local walking group where ever yone is welcome. Walks star t at 10.45am

August 1st - Corner of Hospital Rd, Arlesey August 8th/15th Scout Hut, Baldock Rd, August 22nd/29th The Crown, The Green - Stotfold

For more details contact Beth Over field 01462 815672

Nor th Her ts Road Runners

The 1st Sat of the month 5k at Letchwor th Common will be on 3rd August at 9am Entr y is free and open to all runners

The Standalone 10k will be on 6th Oct and entries are now open. We continue with our training sessions on Tues & Thurs at 7pm and welcome runners of all abilities all under qualified coaches. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE NHRR.ORG.UK OR CALL IAN 07506429928

Foden as he signs his two year scholar with Nor wich FC

Down Memory Lane

Useful Telephone Numbers

Citizen’s Advice Bureau

01525 402742

01525 841217

Trading Standards Advice Line 0300 300 8136

Churches

St Peter ’s Church, 01462 731227

Arlesey Methodist Church

Rev'd Emmanuel Onabanjo

07464 881751

Fair field Community Church 07376 740410

Kings Baptist Church 01462 730521

Salvation Army Stotfold Corps 01462 731072

Council

Arlesey Town Council Town Council Office

Arlesey Community Centre, High Street, Arlesey, Beds

SG15 6SN Phone: 01462 733722

Email: clerk@arlesey-tc gov uk

Central Bedfordshire Council, Prior y House, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ 0300 300 8000

Email customers@centralbedfordshire gov.uk

Web www.centralbedfordshire.gov uk

Waste Collection / Recycling / Dog Warden / Fly tipping / Grass Cutting / Street Cleaning / Abandoned Vehicles

0300 300 8631 or 0300 300 8632

Doctor

Arlesey Medical Centre

www arleseymedicalcentre nhs uk

01462 732144

Larksfield Surger y Stotfold: 01462 732200

Out of Hours Ser vice 111

Emergencies

Electricity Emergencies

Gas Emergencies

Helplines

Alcoholics Anonymous

0800 7 838 838

0800 111999

01438 747475

Childline 0800 1111

National Menengitis Trust

0845 6000800

Samaritans 08457 909090

NSPCC 0800 800 5000

Housing

First Garden City Homes

01462 683307

Pioneer House, Nor ton Way South, Letchwor th Garden City, Her ts, SG6 1NY Grand Union Housing - all enquiries 0300 123 5544

Miscellaneous

Arlesey Community Larder

ACORN - Arlesey Conser vation For Nature

Mick Jackson 07970 734416 ( Treasurer)

arlesey acorn@gmail.com

Beds Rural Communities Charity

Letchwor th MS Unit

07427 650080.

Police

Beds Police (Crime repor ting) 01234 841212

Crimestoppers 0800 555111

Hospitals

Bedford Hospital 01234 355122

Lister Hospital 01438 314333

NHS Direct 0845 464700 300 8068

Librar y

Arlesey Resource Centre & Librar y 01462 731469

Stotfold Librar y 0300 300 8068

Pubs

The White Horse 01462 621118

The Old Oak 01462 612536

The True Britton 07494 563496

Schools & Nurseries

Etonbur y Academy 01462 730391

Pix Brook Academy 01462 416243

Gothic Mede Lower School 01462 732002

BEST Nurser y (Arlesey) 01462 732168

Arlesey Preschool @ WI Hall 07815 293670

Children’s Centre

Stotfold and District Children's Centre 01462 730623

Transpor t

Trains (National Enquiries) 08457 484950

Whitbread Wanderbus 0300 123 3023

Boxall Taxis 01462 433 333

Greenacre Transfers

Airpor ts & Chauffeur Ser vices

www.greenacretransfers.co.uk

01234 838771

01462 487172

Bir ths, Deaths & Marriages 0300 300 8089

Local Directory

ACORN Arlesey Conser vation For Nature

AD Garden Rooms

A JB Fencing

Alfie’s Barbers

07970 734416

01438 313765

07837 791365

01462 658449

All Wrapped Up - Balloons and Florist 07886 569134

Andy Leonard Painter & Decorator 07889 903283

Arlesey Community Larder

Arlesey Walking Group

Arlesey Pharmacy

Arlesey Social Club

07427 650080

01462 638286

01462 731200

01462 731361

Ask Phil - Windows, Driveways, Garden Rooms 01462 545729

Aquarius Garden Design

01462 731292

Barn Hair Studio 01462 835611

Bal & Co Motor Care

Bews Electrical

Big Minibus Hire

BK Electrical / Brian Kelly

Box Of Cakes Cafe & Cake Shop

Broadband Communications

BSH Glazing ( Windows & Doors)

Bugs ‘n’ Things Pest Control

Builders - SJ Brock

Carpentr y by Ray

Carpet Cleaning - ACCS Ltd

Carpets & Flooring - Paul Faulkner

Cascade Water Ser vices

Catsitter - Claire

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