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8 hours of family fun await you, this year Party in the Park is back and bursting at the seams with attractions and entertainment.

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A Travellers Tale The Splendours Of India Palaces, Temples & Tigers (?) - Part 1

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ndia. The very name itself conjures up different images for different people. Some immediately think of an immense history, of exquisite architecture, unimaginably beautiful buildings, a uniquely romantic culture; whilst others think of a chaotic and corrupt society, of filth and squalor everywhere, of grinding poverty, political corruption and extreme class distinction.

I’ve been to India on five separate occasions and each time has been different regarding, for example, the geography be it coastal, mountainous or inland; the environment be it urban or rural. And, putting these experiences together, I can say “Yes” to each of the above. The place is incredibly diverse and so completely unlike anything that one sees in Britain (or, indeed, in the western world) that comparisons are almost pointless. People who have never been consider that I exaggerate grossly.

I suppose I can say that, personally, I have a love/hate relationship with the place - in roughly equal measure: because, on the one hand, I am fascinated, intrigued, amazed at every turn whilst on the other hand, I am horrified, disgusted and appalled at what I see all around me.

So how did Val and I fare on this particular trip?

We started off at Delhi where we met our guides:- Daniele, the tour company representative, who kept us up to date regarding the daily timetable as to what was planned, where to meet and at what time.

The other guide, Abhi, gradually evolved into a human encyclopaedia regarding the detailed history of every place visited together with a catalogue of the rulers, moguls, emperors or princes. Information came at us like bullets from a machine gun but, I’m afraid, it was all very intense and full of unfamiliar and unusual names. But in addition over the course of the fortnight, Abhi steered us through the minefield of Indian bureaucracy and “greased” many necessary palms. It would be very difficult to negiotiate one’s way around India without someone like Abhi to hold your hand.

There seems to be a standard tour of Delhi because I’d already been to most of the places before. Still, it was nice to have another look at Jama Masjid - the largest mosque (not only in Delhi but also in India). Wonderful islamic architecture in red sandstone and marble with typical curves, arcs and twirls. Then the obligatory Ghandhi circuit of Raj Ghat where he was cremated and Ghandhi Smriti, (his former home, now a museum), where there’s a fantastic amount of information about his life and the political build up to his assassination in 1948. Both places are regarded as very sacred.

Next, the very impressive India Gate constructed to commemorate India’s release from British rule with the names of all the people who fell in the struggle carved into its walls. It’s reminiscent of the Menin Gate at Ypres.

After this, we left the comparative calm and orderliness of New Delhi and entered the cacophany of tiny streets with their hundreds of little shops found in Old Delhi. This was more like the “real” India, ie chaotic, shambolic, noisy, dirty, smelly. And something which must have hit the “first timers” like a bomb is that India has an extremely large population - well over a billion people - because everywhere was absolutely heaving. Especially with trashy trinket sellers. They come at you from all directions; they are incredibly persistent; they will not take No for an answer; they are extremely annoying. But it’s a fact of life in India - and tourists are seen to be incredibly wealthy (which, of course, they are in comparison).

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After lunch we were shown Humayan’s Tomb and the Char Bagh gardens. Another beautiful building (Persian inspired) with gardens laid out in a geometric sequence of squares within squares within squares with fountains at nodal points. Mathematically pleasing and very restful.

Finally it was off to Qutab Minar which is of considerable archaeological interest with pride of place going to the 250 ft high, ornately carved minaret (or “victory tower”). There are also cloisters whose pillars show intricately decorated Hindu carvings. A very impressive monument.

Time now to leave Delhi and fly to Udaipur in the state of Rajasthan amidst paranoid airport security and bureaucrocracy. It was times like this that Abhi came into his own and he piloted us through what could have been a nightmare. Upon arrival, we found that Udaipur is set on the side of Lake Pichola and is described as the “Venice of the East”.

They’re telling porkies - it’s nothing like Venice!

Our first trip was to the City Palace - an ancient, huge building with hundreds of small rooms attracting thousands of visitors. Once inside, we

were “physically transported” on a conveyor belt of people from room to room and image to image. It would have been impossible to try and move in the opposite direction so great was the crush. Not the place for anyone suffering from claustrophobia!

After lunch, an uninspiring boat trip to an island in the lake followed by a lively tuc-tuc ride back to the coach and to our hotel. That night we turned in early because tomorrow was to be a long day.

The next day meant hours in the coach as we drove from Udaipur to Jaipur on a surprisingly good road across the flat, featureless plain which is central India. After the chaotic driving in Delhi and Udiapur, it was a relief to have relative peace on the open road. But one is never completely free of people and their amazing driving techniques; even though, now, they only came at us one at a time rather than twenty all at once! En route we passed through rural villages and realised just how poor some of the people really are - if delapidated shacks and hovels which serve as homes are any indication.

And as with everywhere else, there were cows, dogs, pigs and goats simply wandering about and scratching around in the general rubbish looking for something to eat.

But so that we shouldn’t be bored with the unrelenting scenery, Abhi decided we should learn something about India and Hindu culture.

He taught us to count - successfully - up to ten in Hindi; he outlined the “rules of the road” regarding driving in India - and how they are totally ignored (which was already fairly obvious!); and he explained the workings of the caste system and arranged marriages. Driving “rules” caused considerable amusement but the other topics generated heated discussion; and a feeling that the caste system alone contributes enormously towards India’s serious corruption problems.

We also learnt something about the principal Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva - the gods of creation, preservation and destruction/restoration respectively - and of their extremely complicated genealogy. There are many other gods such as Krishna, and Ganesha, son of Shiva, who is, perhaps, the most popular of all since he is the bringer of good fortune. Buddha is also on the list somewhere but it’s all very, very involved and I doubt if many Hindus understand it either. It was much too much for me.

After a long, but interesting day, we arrived at Jaipur - known as the “Pink City” - so called because of the colour of much of the building stone in the old town.

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If a loan’s advertised at 3.9% rep APR, they’re allowed to charge 20%. Every loan these days is listed as a ‘representative’ or ‘rep’ APR - that means by law only 51% of accepted applicants need to get the advertised rate. The rest can be and usually are charged more, and there’s no cap on how much more. Worse, the only way to know is to apply, and that leaves a footprint on your credit file. So be very careful.

One way to mitigate this somewhat is to use the calculator at www.mse.me/eligibility which tells you your odds of being accepted without marking your credit file. The higher your acceptance odds the more likely you are to get the advertised rate, although it’s not guaranteed.

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Only EE, Vodafone, Three and O2 are actual mobile networks, yet there are many cheap virtual networks piggybacking on the same signal. E.g. Giffgaff is O2, Asda is EE, TalkMobile is Vodafone and Shebang is Three (full piggyback list at www.mse.me/piggyback). So check which other providers piggyback on your existing network and see if they’re cheaper.

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Knowing Your Consumer Rights I am becoming increasingly fed up with dealing with retailers right across Beds, Bucks and beyond who either don’t familiarise themselves with consumer law, or who deliberately attempt to pull the wool over their customer’s eyes. That makes it so important that we all understand the law as consumers. That way, when a retailer talks rubbish, we spot it straight away.

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I thought this month I would take the opportunity to explain ‘Statutory Rights’. You may have seen on a receipt or contract ‘This does not affect your statutory rights’.

This means that anything the retailer has offered you (in terms of returns policy etc) does not change the things you’re entitled to by law.

amount of time. I would suggest a minimum of 5 years’ worth of ‘reasonable use’ before it blows up. If it develops a manufacturing fault at any time during that period, the retailer IS LIABLE! Any attempt to fob you off, should be met with a firm, but polite explanation of your consumer rights.

When you purchase any brand new goods or services in the UK you are protected by your ‘statutory rights’ (sale of goods act 1979).

Bear in mind, the retailer is at liberty to take into account usage you’ve had from a product before it breaks though. For example, if your 4 year old fridge blows up, the retailer could offer to replace it, but will ask for a contribution from you for the 4 years use you had from the previous model.

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In The Garden

Watering... without the guilt Who remembers their dad hosing the garden on warm summer evenings? We always seemed to have a lush lawn when I was a child, apart from the summer of 1976 when hosepipes were banned and we all used stand-pipes for weeks.

But nowadays hosepipes are the horticultural equivalent of a bad taste joke: out of style and somewhat frowned upon.

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In The Garden At last the summer months have arrived although the recent weather could easily be mistaken for April. The extra light and warmth encourages the garden to put on a huge burst of growth. Herbaceous borders are reaching their early summer peak and the kitchen garden is becoming productive.

Jobs To Be Getting On With • Prune back spring flowering shrubs and cut back/ clean and dived spring flowering perennials.

• If you haven’t done so yet plant out summer bedding into borders, containers and hanging baskets.

• Remember to feed your containers and hanging baskets weekly with a liquid feed such as Miracle Gro or Tomorite. Dead-head spent blooms regularly.

• Trim lavender plants now, cutting off any old flower heads and about 2.5cm (1 inch) of the current year's growth.

• Pinch out the side shoots of tomatoes and tie in as required.

• Stake border perennial varieties that are tall growing and that tend to flop over.

• Check roses for mildew, aphid, black-spot or other insect or disease problems and if they appear, take steps to control them straight away.

• Begin to cut the grass regularly and fill in any bare spots by slightly loosening the surface of the soil and sow a good quality lawn seed over the area evenly.

• Keep on top of weeds by hoeing regularly in dry conditions.

• Earth up potatoes, and promptly plant any still remaining.

Plants for Dry Spaces Alliums - the huge ones look great Cistus - Rock Rose Euphorbia - my favourite, very architectural Helianthemum - Sun Rose Lavender - plant near patios for the fragrance Santolina Sedum - almost indestructible!

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• Stop using fastacng chemical ferlisers that force soft, watery plant growth so vulnerable to pests. Stop using chemical pescide which often kills beneficial insects.

• Start using organic plant food such as Fish, Blood and Bone, or pelleted poultry manures.

• Collect rain water and use it for irrigaon.

• Use plants like Verbena sp. and pot marigolds (Calendula) to aract beneficial insects like Ladybirds, Lacewings and Hoverflies. An old upturned clay flowerpot makes a good home for Ground Beetles.

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QUICHE WITH BLUE CHEESE

Tastes so good...

ROAST SEA BASS WITH ACocktails LEMON & GARLIC CRUST Summer Is there anything nicer than sipping a Pimms or a G&T on a warm summer evening in the garden?

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Tastes so good... coy about cocktails yet many are not complicated and they always impress guests.

Probably not but sometimes the occasion seems to call for something more...well...interesting.

This dish can be eaten hot or cold and it’s great for lunch boxes. You can use up leftover

veg from the Sunday instead of the freshly cooked potato So herecooked is my guide to making threeroast perfect, refreshing cocktails; twoparsnip. alcoholicSweet and one for or non-drinkers. carrot can be exchanged for the parsnip.

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Ingredients: or cold and it’s great for lunch boxes.pin You can use up leftover Shortcrust pastry: roast instead of the freshly cookedMethod: parsnip. Sweet or by rubbing the butter into the flour until it Make potato the pastry 100g salted butter ot can be exchanged for the parsnip.

The Mojito resembles bread crumbs. Add sufficient water to bring the pastry together 200g plain flour into a ball without it being sticky and leave to rest for half an hour covered in 4-5 tbps cold water : 23cm / 9Serves inch buttered/greased loose bottomed flan dish. Rolling 4 the fridge.

IceFiling: cubes Cook the parsnip in boiling water until soft. Leave to cool. Fry off the shallot 200g /parsnip, peeled 150ml 6fl oz light rum until soft. Set to one side to cool. Line a 9 inch greased flan dish with the Make the pastry by rubbing the butter into the flour until it & sliced 4 whole and 8 broken mint sprigs (spearmint is lovely) pastry.

Prick the bottom of the base gently with a fork to stop air bread crumbs.

Add sufficient waterrested to bring the pastry together 1 shallot, diced 6 tbsp fresh lime juice bubbles forming.

Bake blind (this without it being sticky and leave to rest for half an hour covered in will avoid the famous "soggy bottom"!) by 3 eggs 4 tbsp sugar crumpling baking parchment and placing it in the pastry case being careful not 175ml crème fraiche Club soda Perfect for a simpleto lunch a dinner friends, this baking main course an easy crowd pleaser, tearor the pastry.party Then with fill with ceramic beansisspreading them out 290ml milk arsnip in boiling water until soft.

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Sea Breeze The Shirley Temple e or mash the 3parsnip with spice or korma and gradually add unwaxed lemons juice. Wedge the other lemon for garnish. Whizz garlic with mixture until thoroughly mixed. Once the pastry caselemon has come 4 cloves garlic juiceout and zest. Once no more large pieces can be seen, :dot 23cm 9 inchwith buttered/greased loose bottomed flan Equipment: dish.

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Pour theparsley, egg 23cm Small bunch washed fresh add the bread and butter Ingredients: Serves 1 the Serves 1 to the processor. o the pastry case and bake on 180ºC for 45 minutes, pin or until the parsley Ice cubes Ice Shortcrust pastry: n’t wobble.

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Press this mixture firmly onto the upper bread crumbs. Add sufficient 200g waterplain to bring the pastry resembles togetherbread crumbs. Add sufficient water to bring the pastry together flour 50ml olive juice oil side of the fillets.

50/ml / 2 extra fl and oz virgin cranberry Ginger Aleand leave to rest for half an hour covered in without it being sticky leave totbps restcold for water half an hour intocovered a ball without in it being sticky 4-5 & pepper 50mlSalt / 2fl oz fresh grapefruit juice 2 lemon wedges the fridge.

Roast for approximately 20 minutes, or until the crust is brown.

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Leave to cool.

Fry offCook the shallot the parsnip in boiling untilwith soft. ice.

Leave to cool. Fry off the shallot 200g parsnip, peeled et to one side to cool. Line a 9&inch greased flan dishServe until with soft. the Set to onetakes side to cool.

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Squeeze the lemon wedges over then drop pastry. Then fill with ceramic 290ml bakingmilk beans spreadingtothem tear out the pastry. Then fill with ceramic baking beans spreading them out Stir gently, squeeze the lime into the drink theminutes glass. Serve. k at 450º F for 20 minutes until brown and a little evenly. crisp.

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then dropWhilst it intothe the glass.

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“With fully trained support staff acrosslast theup to 12 aim is to keep the family together and stop the ing young parents in Milweeks, long-term Thames Valley region readyto tomore work with new ones children from going into care. ton Keynes, Aylesbury, carers and and guide them, offer support FCA which marks its 21st anniversary providing parent thatFCA offer thefull chance to help the FCA of encourages and guidance and provide children care alikeand to guidcare andthe support to children andchild young people parent placements because they to carers and across Thames that each relationship fulfils the This children year, is appealing for potential carers ance to the child. means an allow theinparent toensure maintain to develop Valleythis region, and the family as whole” Thames Valley with the time, inclination and

appropriate placement can be and build upon their relationtheir parenting skillsforbya providPlacements can range from short-term assessment space to care young parent and their child foundlast to up suittothe ship with the child,periods, meaning a generally ing support in theahome a fostering. which 12 foster weeks,home. to consider move of into Some are pre-birth placements foster a pivotal to more long-term ones that offer the chance to A parent and childcarer. placement offers the home parent can – play specially trained foster thatcare helpand parents to prepare for roleopportunity in ensuring the parent and provide help the parent guidance to often thekeep mother and child the best The aim is to the– family the child.

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Brows & Lashes

I was born with my dad’s eyebrows. Naturally thick, shapeless and unsightly, they looked like two caterpillars stuck to my forehead. At age twelve I followed the fashion of the day and plucked away until they were within a whisper of totally disappearing - and I was on the point of fainting! Today, my eyebrows are thin, shapeless and unsightly and I’m resigned to them looking that way forever. Or rather I was…

Internet searches assure me that no matter how over-plucked, over-waxed or overgroomed your eyebrows may be, there is hope still for beautiful, arched, perfectly coiffed specimens. The most extreme method might be an eyebrow transplant (yes really!), but there are other less drastic options!

Most of us ladies – and the odd gent too – need to lose a few hairs from the brow line. The easiest solution is tweezing away the stray hairs yourself, but the results are short-lived and the risk of creating the wrong shape is high. Better results can be achieved by a professional, with waxing and threading methods achieving hair removal lasting around 4-6 weeks.

Fair or very thin eyebrows may benefit from being tinted. Like hair dye, this changes the colour and lasts 4-6 weeks.

A popular look at the moment is HD (High Definition) Brows which focus on shape and design and promise to give you sleek, stylish brows like those enjoyed by the stars. A seven step process that includes a consultation followed by tinting, waxing, threading, tweezing, trimming and finishing with a pencil or brush to fill in any gaps, is described as more than just shaping or tidying but actual eyebrow artistry!

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There are numerous mascaras around promising volume, length and thickness, and I can vouch for some of them actually working! My daughter’s naturally long lashes were taken to another level following the application of a new mascara. But what else is on offer?

Tinting is an option if your lashes are particularly fair, and it’s not just for girls. I remember the difference it made to my friend’s son after his lashes were darkened. Curling makes straight lashes appear longer, and creates the illusion of wider, brighter, more feminine eyes.

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St. Mary’s Carnival 4th July in Edlesborough

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t is carnival time again for the villages of Edlesborough, Eaton Bray, Northall and Dagnall on the 4th July from 12 noon to 5pm. This year THE SEA comes to St. Mary’s carnival on Edlesborough Green as the theme for decorating floats and houses on the procession route. In the past 20 years the carnival has raised over two hundred thousand pounds for local charities, organisations and repairs to the historic church in Eaton Bray. This year the primary charities are “Joss Searchlight” children’s cancer support and “Medical Detection Dogs”.

The procession leaves from The Orchards in Eaton Bray at 12:30pm led by the Carnival Queen and Princess with their Attendants and accompanied marching bands, decorated floats, majorettes, vintage vehicles and a whole range of local nutters, all dressed to the theme of THE SEA. The convoy arrives at Edlesborough Green about 45 minutes later when the afternoon’s entertainment gets underway.

The official opening time on Edlesborough green is 12 noon but BBQ food will be available from 10am or earlier with many stall and rides open for business from 11am. So if you fancy a breakfast roll and a preview of some of the rides... get there early!

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The fun fair has many attractions this year; the “big” Ferris wheel, the rotating wall of death, roundabouts for all ages and a whole array of huge inflatable castles, slides and assault courses. There really is something for everyone!

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here is a most interesting book, its been in print for many years and goes into the methods of making the use of statistics, which are based on facts, and how you can turn such facts into believable lies. The title of the book 'How To Lie With Statistics'. A book one supposes that is currently in use on a daily basis. There is no doubt some of the politicians are quite happy about the facts they give to the general public to try and secure a first past the post win for their beliefs. They are telling the truth as quoted in the statistical analysis, but do not cover the end result of such a statistic.

I have a copy of the book 'How To Lie With Statistics' and one

By Mike Newman

of the best illustrations to prove the point is 'the Gee-Whiz Graph'. All one does is turn the graph upside down, so the troughs become the peaks and vice versa. Nobody reads the figures on the first glance. All one notes is a company on the rise rather than one about to go into administration.

Let us take an instance we meet up with on a daily basis.

Employment is on the rise. So it is, statistics prove it, the out of work numbers in the one million mark. But lets look at those on zero hours jobs or those who work four jobs on a part time basis to try to put food on the table and heat into the house. That means the total of four jobs held by one person

- a real treat for the statistics expert, the figures are true, but the outcome of full employment is not. So many thousands of houses have been insulated, a good statistic, but where does the heat come from to heat the interiors? The present Chancellor tells us in his budget that winter fuel allowances will come under the welfare cap as does cold weather payments.

One could go on forever giving examples, the spokespersons tell the truth of one side of the equation and not the other, not their fault, they work to a cleverly crafted script. Whatever happened at the general election this May, statistics would have had a lot to do with it.

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Microchipping seeks to aid reuniting lost or stolen pets with their owners with their pets. It should be used in conjunction with the usual tag and collar.

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This is Hodor! He is a mastiff cross aged approx.

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defines the car's energetic form and an shapes a Sometimes a pair of new unmistakable appearance.

The vehicle's striking features feels just right.

No new, shoes youthful Mercedes face.

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The Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 from the rear, too.

the car's energetic form and shapes a new, youthful Mercedes AMG Sport I drove was very face. much the latter example. It took The exterior's is The width-emphasising rear end me a whileprogressive, fine-tuning thesporty seat to appearance exudes muscle continued inside thedriving Benz.position.

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All trim surfaces are galquick twiddle here and there and sticking point. They are cramped for adults and you’re all set up. I think the CLA’s vanised in silver shadow, resulting not even best for two child seats, but my in a cool-to-the-touch metallic sportsthe seats withfitintegral headrests eight simply and five coped too The much finish. instrument panel takeyear someold getting usedwithout incorporates to. They’re a curvesquabbling.

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CHILTERN GATEWAY CENTRE Tel: 01582 500920 STACK UK National Championships 13th & 14th June 11 - 3pm FREE Watch individuals, pairs and kite teams battle it out in the arena to become STACK UK National Champions. The STACK UK National Championship returns to Dunstable Downs in 2015. Watch individuals, pairs and kite teams battle it out in the arena to become STACK UK National Champions.

Outstanding Orchids 20th June 2 - 3.30pm £4 Explore Whipsnade Downs with the Ranger Team and learn about the rare and beautiful orchids that grow in the chalk grassland Explore Whipsnade Downs with the Ranger Team and learn about the rare and beautiful orchids that grow in the chalk grassland.

Glow Worm Walk 18th July 10.15pm £4 Prepare to be amazed by the incredible Glow Worms as they light up the coutryside. Explore Sharpenhoe Clappers at night with the Ranger Team and learn more about these fascinating creatures.

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Enjoy a fantastic atmosphere as professional kite teams put on show stopping diplays. With family activities, local artists and entertainment, there’s something for everyone THE NATIONAL TRUST April 1st. 7.45pm.

Ian Waller is a genealogist and archive researcher. He will talk about the days before our country had the welfare system we know to-day: poverty. pauperism and the allowance.All meetings are held in the salvation army centre, dunstable.

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Details from Pam on 01582 872608 pamrumfitt@btinternet.com PRIORY HOUSE Tel: 01582 891420 TEA TIME TALES Regular Tea Time Tales, with refreshments, held at Priory House on alternate Thursday afternoons is another event organised by the Dunstable Town Guides.

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By Vivienne Evans 23rd July Some wars are part of English Legend: The Hundred Years’ War & The Road To Agin Court.

By Ann Ledger SIGHT CONCERN BEDFORDSHIRE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Sight Concern Bedfordshire is a local charity which aims to enhance the independence and quality of lifeof blind and partially sighted people in Bedfordshire and Luton. Current volunteering opportunities includes: Home visiting and telephone befriending. We offer full training and the chance to become a member of our friendly supportive team.

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26th July, POTTON 10:30am Visit Potton Wood followed by Gamlingay Wood looking for butterflies and dragonflies including Silver-Washed Fritillary and Purple Emperor. Meet and park by the water tower, TL247494 Potton Wood, Gamlingay Wood TL 241534. Bring lunch if staying all day. Families welcome. Leader: Ian Woiwod.

30th July, MAULDEN, 7-9pm Visit Duck End NR for the abundant wildlife at this small, but varied reserve. Meet at 7pm. Limited parking at the site in Moor Lane, Maulden TL051374. MK45 2DJ. Families welcome. Leader: David Withers.

FRIENDS OF ARDLEY HILL After its success last year, FOAH are starting to organise a second firework display in November. We are looking for any local businesses who would be willing to sponsor the event or offer support in helping us to raise money for Ardley Hill Academy. If you are interested please contact us at foah@ardleyhill.org.uk Thank you.

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