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Bedfordshire’s Night Sky Looking Up! in August and September 2013 By Seb Jay

Last Chance Saturn: Late summer is our last chance to see Saturn in the evening sky before it dips behind the Sun. The ringed planet can be found low down in the Southwest sky as it starts to get dark. Look for a yellow-orange point of light between 230°-240° SW, and 10°-15° above the horizon. Places like Dunstable Downs have a great view in this direction. With a telescope you’ll see Saturn’s rings in breathtaking detail and some of Saturn’s brightest moons. Moonless Perseids Meteor Shower:

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only nearby habitation was a reindeer farm down the road. That night we slept in remarkably warm and comfortable beds even though the outside temperature was -25 or -30 degrees C. Our venue was beside a large frozen lake and the scene was straight out of a picture book - a veritable winter wonderland with snow covered hills, millions of trees, snowy log cabins all glistening under a sunny, blue sky. Absolutely magical. But first, time for our survival gear - it can get very cold at this latitude. We received inner and outer gloves, thick socks, balaclava, crash helmet, boots and an all covering, quilted, oversuit. Together with our own undergarments such as long johns, thermal vests, warm shirts, fur lined bra, head gear and anything else to combat the cold it was a case of Jack Frost, eat your heart out !! When fully togged up with all the various layers, we looked like rolypoly Michelin men: any bending movement was impossible for me! Then a quick lesson on how to drive a skidoo (snowmobile). These have been described as "motorbikes on skis" - but I can assure you that the only similarity is that they both have handlebars! We set off on a "skidoo safari" across the lake, in and out of forests, to the top of a fairly high hill and then back. Driving on a smooth lake is easy but driving over rutted forest tracks and negotiating tight corners on hills is not. Especially when your skis get caught up in someone else's tracks - bike tyres caught in tram lines -

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seems seems to be nothing substantial about it. Walking back to Torassieppi, it started to snow which didn't promise much joy for the evening minibus trip looking for the lights. Val went (to be sociable) but I stayed behind with a few other doubting Thomasses and we swapped stories and drinks around a roaring fire in the restaurant. The others didn't see anything - not surprising and justified our decision to stay in the warm. Next day was the final day and some of us went on a coach trip around the area. We saw a film show of the local wildlife and visited an excellent museum depicting the story of the people of Lapland. Then off to the Lainio "Ice Hotel":a series of rooms and bedrooms freshly created each year with ice and snow carvings kept at -4 C. All the "furniture" is ice but seats and beds are covered in skins for thermal insulation. A couple from our party stayed overnight and claimed it wasn't at all cold. Not for me though! After dinner (reindeer again), and as a final finale forever in hope, we went down to the lake again but, although there was the usual magnificent sky, we looked for the lights in vain. The temperature eventually beat us so we gave up. Tails between our legs! Defeated! Next morning, a last walk across the lake and into the forest. Once more, we had brilliant blue sky and sunshine with the whole scene looking as though from a picture postcard. It's not dramatic scenery but when covered in unbroken snow, it is wonderfully peaceful, very serene, and deafeningly silent. We left after lunch and retraced our homeward journey arriving chez nous around midnight absolutely shattered and in need of a restful holiday! In conclusion, we'd gone to Lapland to see the northern lights and, apart from that one brief sighting, didn't really see them as we had hoped (or expected). But, as compensation, we saw beautiful scenery, met some interesting people, and experienced skidoo, husky and reindeer driving. All in all, very good, very enjoyable and very memorable.

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Is Dairy Good? The Problems with Dairy… Lactose Intolerance:

A lot of studies have shown that humans can’t tolerate lactose (milk sugar) after the age of 4. This means that many of us lose the ability to digest dairy products properly. If you come from a herding culture when milk/dairy has been consumed for thousands of years then you may be a bit more tolerant to dairy. Most of us however, can’t really handle that much milk or dairy. The problem is that when we get bloated or suffer from diarrhoea, we tend to reach for the pills and tablets instead of looking for nutritional reasons why. Dairy and in particular lactose, could be the culprit.

Casein Intolerance:

If I may start by quoting Voltaire, he said “Common sense is not that common”. I believe this is the key when it comes to dairy and milk consumption. If we think about dairy logically, why would we drink another animal’s milk? The other question is why would we drink any kind of milk after weaning? The answer simply put, is that we don’t need to drink another animal’s milk and we certainly don’t need to drink milk after breast feeding. Eyebrows tend to be raised when I say something like this because we have been made to believe that dairy is a staple for humans. The fact is that dairy is not necessary for human beings although breast milk on the other hand is important for babies to grow. 32

Casein is the protein found in milk and dairy. Casein has some similarities to gluten. Gluten (protein and wheat) is linked to leaky gut or eroding of the intestinal wall. In the book “The China Study” Casein heavily linked to cancer development. The following is taken from the Live Strong website “Casein is thick, coarse and often used to form the strongest glue known to man. It’s also a strong mucus-forming substance. There is 300% more Casein in cow’s milk than in human milk. Due to this high amount of Casein in the diet, the human respiratory system can become clogged and irritated.

Dairy and Skin Problems

In the “Paleo Diet” Dr Loren Cordain is quite damming of dairy. In one particular blog, he quotes five studies that link excess milk and whey protein to acne. While there doesn’t seem to be anything concrete here, I would recommend cutting dairy out for a few weeks if you do have skin problems.

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Hang on, they scream! Doesn’t dairy and milk provide us with vitamins such as calcium? This is a very questionable point and the challenge is that we barely absorb the calcium from cow’s milk, particularly if it has been pasteurized. The other paradox is that milk is actually very acidic, which actually erodes bones. This happens because the body uses the calcium from the bones to neutralize the acidic effect of the milk and dairy. It does make you think, doesn’t it? Consumption of dairy products, particularly at the age of 20 years, was associated with an increased risk of hip fracture in old age. “Case-Control Study of Risk Factors for Hip Fractures in the Elderly” (American Journal of Epidemiology. Vol. 139, No. 5, 1994)

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If we look at modern milk and dairy consumption, it isn’t linked to health. The truth is that we ‘re not very healthy. If we look at cultures like the native Swiss who, by all accounts drank a lot of raw milk, the difference in health from these populations and modern society is huge. Read “Weston A Price” for further information). The native Swiss drank milk that was milked by hand. The cows ate grass and weren’t injected with hormones and antibiotics like modern day cattle are.

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“The more you put in, the more you get out” is certainly true for the members of Dunstable and District Orbit Club. Since its inception over 20 years ago, the club has raised thousands of pounds for local and national charities from events such isasonly quizzes, nights, stalls THE BOGTROTTERS us the annual subscription is £10. bership £10 race annually. Carnivals etc. Meetings are on the first and third The Bogtrotters (Dunstable and DisMore info from - Mary at Chapman However, there is Tuesdays more to Orbit than the comradeship WeWalking are an independent social club for ex-Rotarians and of each month at the trict and Hostelling Group) 01582-603710 and teamwork involved in organising fundraising events. similarly minded peoplewalkers, and have been in existence for Dunstable Rugby Club, Bedford Road are a group of about The emphasis is very much on having fun in all their nearly 3 years. We 90 are named ‘The Watling Street Club’ , Houghton Regis 8pm. You’ll be KINGSBURY BOWLS CLUB hikers and hostellers. runalong a activities including guaranteed a wide range of social pursuits such as as our members formWe a link the Watling Street. a warm welcome. a small friendly club archery, situated 10-pin in surprisingly diverse range ofevening activi- at theis‘Old bowling, cinema/theatres, guided walks, We meet every Thursday Hunter’s Contact Mark on 01582 539379, east Dunstable under the shadow of ties, including half and day and walks, progressive meals etc. The club plan events to suit all Lodge’ Whipsnade forfull a meal speaker. 01582 535761 Downs. budgets and manyor ofJulie themon are free or at a low cost. hostelling trips, meals and evening New members are welcome. For more Blows information www.orbitclub.org.uk/dunstable The Green is open to the public from Membership is only £10 annually. contact John Stevens 01582 668033 activities. Wednesday to Friday until SeptemMeetings are on the first and third Tuesdays of each New members are always welcome. THE HEALING TRUST ber, 2-00pm to 4-00pmmonth and 6-00pm D.A.W.G. SOCIAL at the Dunstable Rugby Club, Bedford Road , Prospective members are invited to CLUB Ardley Hillbe School, Lowther Road, to Dusk – at a reasonable fee. Come Houghton Regis 8pm. You’ll guaranteed a warm We a small andwebsite, friendly give Dunstable based social get in are touch via the us Dunstable, each Thursday evening, welcome. and try a new sport – the only dress group meeting once a month with a wide variety of a ring or just turn up to an event or Contact Mark on 01582 539379, 7.30 - 9pm. No charge, donations footwear. speakers during the winter and outdoorrequirement events and is flat-soled walk. Julie on 01582 535761 www.orbitclub.org.uk/dunstable accepted. NFSH contact Pam Hill on Bowls and alltwo other equipment is visits during the summer. Each year we also arrange Enquiries@dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk 01582 606182. evenings with a meal and professional entertainment. available at the Green. www.dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk DUNSTABLE CLUB We would welcome new members (couples and singles). Come for BRIDGE interest or healing. www.kingsburybowls.weebly.com 01582 865966 Sue or Julian For further information and a free visit why not contact We meet every Monday (except bank holidays) in Chews Brian on 01525 754189. DUNSTABLE NETBALL CLUB DUNSTABLE BRIDGE CLUB House in High Street South, Dunstable, from 1pm to BREAKOUT SOCIAL CLUB 5pm. We would newobjective membersisof standards We meet every Monday (except bank welcome The Club’s to all foster and DUNSTABLE GARDEN CLUB in Chews House We are a club for the over forty fives, holidays) and in youHigh do not need a partner. promote the sport of netball, providnot a singlesGarden club butClub a social If from anyone is interested please call: 01582 664485 and Dunstable meetclub on the second StreetMonday South, Dunstable, 1pm ing opportunities for recreation forevening peopleofwho enjoy going out but each month at 7.30pm at thetoSalvation Army 5pm. We would welcome new competition. are on their own, they Dunstable. Community Hall,also Bullwhere Pond Lane, The Club DOWNS CONSERVATION GROUP members of all standardsBLOWS and you do Dunstable Netball Club Junior can minded people, make hasmeet beenlike in existence for many years and maintaining not need a partner. sessionwalk is held at Alldowns Saints dunstable AcadJoin our friendly guided at blows on a steady membership. subscription only £10isper new friends and enjoy aThe varied social Ifis anyone interested please sundaycall: July 3rd. the walk will be a Road, short Dunstable, 2 miles but unduemy, Houghton year entitles members to attend eight winter life in awhich safe and friendly environ01582 664485 lating, at a leisurlyBedfordshire pace. on theLU5 way5AB we talk fromabout 6pmthe till meetings with speakers and awe selection of summer ment. We meet once a week, flora and fauna of 7.15 this wildlife trust owned nature reserve on Thursday evenings. Children outings Mayinonwards to various interesting and now havefrom a room the Conservative WATLING STREET CLUB which will include the area of the chalk pits where the well-known garden venues. required to wear suitable train- wild Club, High Street North . Dunstable independentorchids social should club be are in abundance. Visitorsfee are very welcome at £2 each soWe whyare notancome ing bringlane a drink and £3.00 Annual -£26 for ex-Rotarians Meet atminded the far end ofshoes, Half moon , dunstable at 3pm. along and meet someplease of thecontact members who would love and similarly subscription fees per week. For more information Tel. for further details, tony bliss 01582 704664. people and have been in existence to seeonfresh faces. The adult session is held at All Saints Sandy 07813 262556 for nearly 3 years. We are named Academy, as above from 7.30 - 9.00 CHILTERN CEILIDHS ‘The Watling Street Club’ as our on Thursday evenings. It is open to DUNSTABLE SENIOR CITIZENS Chiltern Ceilidhs - a regular ceilidh/barnmembers dance onform the a link along the Waall ages and abilities and is a great What would you like toAlllive to?welcome, tling no Street. We meet every Thursday 2nd age Friday of the month. ages experiSt Fremund’s Church evening at the ‘Old Hunter’s Lodge’ way to get fit, have fun and make ence required liveitmusic band Would you like and to live with from our house every month! Thepeace dances open for at a meal andWestfield Whipsnade speaker. newRoad, friends. £3.00 subscription fee Dignity, Financial of start mind,at 8pm (doors Dunstable 7.30pm) and tickets are £7 (£5 conc) with under 10s are welcome. For New members per week With a voice getting in free. Venue: The Polish Club, Albion street, more information contact John SteJunior membership of the Club is We are a local group fighting the Dunstable, LU650’s 3AZ vens 01582 668033 open to : fight for the01582 over Contact: 475655, Boys in School years 5 & 6 Interested in finding out more? email: chilternceilidhs@googlmail.com or visit our THE DUNSTABLE ORBIT CLUB Females in School Year 5 to adult Come to awww.chilternceilidhs.info meeting website: “The more you put in, the more Children aged 8 (school year 4) will We meet the last Thursday of each you get out” is certainly true for the be accepted if a Club Coach deems month at 2pm THE BOGTROTTERS members of Dunstable and District Contact: Mrs Nicola Talbotdevelopand District Walking and Hosthem to have exceptional InThe theBogtrotters Social club(Dunstable of The Catholic Orbit Club. Since its inception over telling Group) a group of about 90 walkers, hikers and ment qualities and Church in Westare Street Dunstable 01582604847 on the agreement 20 years ago, the club has raised hostellers. We run a surprisingly of activities, of the committee. Or call for more information on diverse range thousands of pounds for local and admin@dunstableswimmingpools.co.uk including half and full day walks, hostelling trips, meals and For further information, find us on 01582 534357 national charities from events such evening activities. Facebook(Dunstable Net-ball Club) as quizzes, race nights, stalls at New members are always welcome. members DUNSTABLE GARDEN CLUB Prospective Carnivals etc. are invited to winter get in touch via the website, give us a ring or After the cold it is wonderful However, there is more to Orbit just turn up to an event or walk. toenquiries@dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk get out into the garden again and than the comradeship and teamwork enjoy the colour and scents of Spring. involved in organising fundraising www.dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk The Club865966 has monthly 01582 Sue or outings Julian to vari- events. The emphasis is very much ous well known gardens such as Beth on having fun in all their activities including a wide range of social purChatto’s, the Wisbech Rose Festival, suits such as archery, 10-pin bowling, Audley End and Waterperry. Our evening talks on different horticultur- cinema/theatres, guided walks, progressive meals etc. The club plan al topics start again in September to events to suit all budgets and many of April. If you are interested in joining them are free or at a low cost. Mem-

HALL FOR HIRE Regular slots available or for family parties

BREATHEASY Do you suffer from a lung condition? Then why not come and join our local Support group - breatheasy Part of the British lung foundation. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at peter newton pavilion (Behind tesco) 2 - 4pm carers also welcome As well as supporting each other we have a variety of speakers and also arrange day trips out. New members most welcome More info phone michael on 01582 602348 FRIENDS OF STUDHAM COMMON We are a friendly,voluntary group whose aim is to conserve,maintain and promote Studham Common as a haven for wildlife and a place for everyone to enjoy.For this purpose we meet as a work party on the third Saturday of each month (except Dec.) The work is not onerous and we enjoy the exercise and the good company –and a picnic lunch is provided! Details from Pam on 01582 872608 pamrumfitt@btinternet.com DUNSTABLE PROBUS CLUB Dunstable PROBUS Club meets on the second Monday of the month and membership is open to retired or semi-retired professional and business men. The Club’s main object is the promotion of good fellowship. Members enjoy a variety of social activities and organized visits throughout the year and at their regular monthly meetings they are entertained by after-lunch speakers. If you are interested in joining the Club, please contact the Secretary on 01525 222711 LANGDALE CHURCH ‘HATTERS TEA’- informal neighbourhood group meets monthly on a Wednesday pm. Free tea/coffee & home-made cakes, quiz and raffle. Friends and Neighbours- monthly on a Thursday pm. Speakers and free tea/coffee. At Langdale Church. Other groups- table tennis, walking group and drawing for beginners Make the most of our community activities and meet new people in our community. Tel Colin, Community Worker 01582602980 1st Totternhoe Brownies Small Brownie Pack ‘only down the hill to Totternhoe’ If you are interested come along for an evening and find out how

much fun you can have. Spaces available Tuesday Evening ‘s term time 6.00pm – 7.30pm Ages 7 – 10 Please contact Zoe Hurry 01582 666942

CHILTERN GATEWAY CENTRE 50 things Activities Sunday 4th August & Sunday 1st September 2-3pm FREE EVENT Bring the kids and join us on the first Sunday of the month get involve with National Trusts 50 thing to do before you’re 11 and ¾. Each Sunday you’ll get to cross another fantastic activity off you list and get outdoors and discover something new! We’ll be taking the kids to explore outdoors so remember to dress for the weather. Eid Festival 11th August 12noon - 6pm FREE EVENT A fun filled day for people of all ages, with a host of activities to enjoy. Join us for the Eid festival at Dunstable Downs, everyone is welcome. Enjoy the Bedfordshire countryside and activities such as nature trails, face painting, bouncy castle, children entertainers and henna artists. Join in craft and music workshops and the many other arts & crafts activities. Don’t forget to browse the many interesting stalls as well Get outside and explore this summer 19-31 August, 11am-4pm Get outdoors this summer, we’ll have giant outdoor games, fun activites and don’t forget to complete our adventure trail. There will be a small charge for the trail.

Wild wednesday Every wednesday from 7 August - 4 September 2 hour session Summer holiday fun exploring different natural themes each week. Get the kids back to nature and creating fantastic items each week. For Information: Chilterns Gateway Centre Shop, 01582 500925, TEA TIME TALES Priory House Heritage Centre Tel: 01582 890270 Local History Talks with Tea/Coffee Thursday 2.30pm, - 4.00pm £4.50 per person 5th Sept Land & Lead Mines Owned By The Priory. 19th Sept The Medieval Wool Merchants Of Dunstable. HARLINGTON CARNIVAL With only 1 months to go Harlington-On-Sea Carnival is fast approaching. Hold the date: 21st September 2013! Procession starts at 12:30 from Park Leys. MEDIEVAL DUNSTABLE As part of Medieval Dunstable, we have produced two audio tours on the same machine. The first is of the Hidden Priory, which we lost at the time of the Reformation. It is narrated by Jean Yates with characters voiced by Chris Young, Phil Baker and Pheobe Clear. The text was written by Tony Woodhouse. The second is of the Priory Church. It is narrated by Veronica Yates and the text was written by Hugh Garrod. The audio guides can be hired from the shop in Priory House. The hiring fee is £2.50 with a returnable deposit of £10 TABLE TOP & CAR BOOT SALE Saturday 14Th September 10Am – 1Pm Toddington Methodist Church Hall Tables £5 each Car 4 pitches £7.50 Each Booking essential payment in advance Refreshments available To book Tel: 01525 635299

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