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Revitalising Dunstable Giving you your High Street back has been a focus of Central Bedfordshire Council for some time, but I’m only too aware that actions often speak louder than words. So, I’m glad to say there has been plenty of activity since my last column. I'm sure you will have noticed enhancements to a number of Dunstable shops and businesses due to our High Street Improvement Scheme. This offered owners and landlords of high street shops and businesses grants for up to 60 per cent towards the total cost of improvement works on shop fronts or vacant units. And, at a time when very few local authorities nationwide are investing in town centres, we're actively working to revitalise and rejuvenate the hearts of our communities. The Saracen’s Head, Lombardo’s, Caffe Latte, Allframe and the neighbouring vacant unit will all benefit from this scheme. Depending on when you read this, you’ll notice these premises either in the process of change and being newly transformed. The Saracen’s Head is the town's oldest surviving inn, and some of

it dates back to the 16th century. So the improvements will help breathe new life into a genuine piece of our town’s history. Speaking of history, a few weeks ago a new arch and gates at the entrance to Priory Gardens were formally opened by the Town Mayor, Councillor Gloria Martin, and myself.

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corroded. However, new gate frames were made and much of the original scroll work detail was saved and reinserted into the new frames. The money for these gates was co-funded by the town council and Central Bedfordshire Council as part of an allocated £1.25million from our Market Town Regeneration Fund. This was the fifth project completed by Dunstable Town Council using our funding: Last year we joint funded the new splash play park, and we’ve also helped fund the Town Ranger street cleansing machines. And there will be more changes to come this year. In recognition of the impact of heavy traffic has had on the town from the former A5 road, Highways England is providing £1.5million of funding for Dunstable town centre. This will allow us to start making much needed enhancements to the High Street area. In the short term, we will use the money to remove railings and other unnecessary clutter from the High Street. We will also mark the entrances to the town

centre with four new gateway features; we’ll upgrade street lights; improve Middle Row, Market Square, Queensway; and provide new street furniture. These changes are likely to take place towards the end of this year, and will all encourage visitors and shoppers and to make the area more attractive. We will continue to bid for more funding so we can undertake further improvements. Once complete, the changes will speak volumes about how Dunstable is changing for the better. That first wave of money comes as part of the A5-M1 and Woodside link roads project, which allowed us to re-route heavy traffic away from the High Street, and to start making the town centre

a more attractive and more peaceful place to visit. To do so, we introduced HGV weight limit restrictions. I have

is getting through to lorry drivers. Of course, lorries can still access local busineses for deliveries, or for driver training. If you do spot an HGV lorry who isn’t making a local delivery and who is is in a restricted area, you can report it to us at: hgv@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. By Cllr Nigel Young, Executive Member for Regeneration at Central Bedfordshire Council

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Our Summer activities were launched in March when Dunstable in Bloom volunteers supported Friends of Dunstable Cemetery and Signpost volunteers with a Tidy Up Day in the cemetery. A huge amount of rubbish was collected. In April some volunteers learnt the traditional skill of willow weaving from Paul Weir, Bedfordshire Basketmakers, Stanbridge. After a morning’s expert instruction from Paul, who is also a member of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers, six low hurdles were completed. These are now in situ dividing the different beds in the Physic Garden in the same way that the medieval monks at the Priory would have done. In April Sahira Ward, Incredible Edibles, launched a new project with Autism Bedfordshire at the Langdale Shops, Oldhill. The History Day on May 12th held in Priory Gardens commemorated the centenary of the end of WW1 in 1918. There was an evocative atmosphere with costumed characters from the era strolling around and exhibitions of WW1 memorabilia. Dunstable in Bloom participated with a stall selling flowers and plants many from cuttings from the Physic Garden. It was a poignant but successful event reminding us of the sacrifice made by so many. Despite the wet afternoon entertainers and the public ‘soldiered’ on in the rain. True British spirit! The Remembrance & Peace theme continues with the red, white & blue colours for the summer planting. Hopefully this summer the weather and the businesses, shops, pubs, cafes/restaurants and residents of the town will put on a good display outside their premises and in their gardens to help make Dunstable an attractive and welcoming venue for all. Enthusiasm and help from the community together with the Town Council, who organise the usual stunning baskets and tubs, can combine to greet the Anglia in Bloom judges when they visit us in July and win the town a seventh gold Medal! Further information from Mary Chapman Tel: 01582 603710

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Could you make your own incredible edible community? In 2017 the Incredible Edible Network received funding from the Big Lottery to implement their 2 year growth strategy called Roots and Branches. I am the Beacon Lead for Dunstable there are Beacons in Bristol, Middlesbrough, Salford, Conwy and Wakefield it's our job to provide start-up funding, support, encouragement and inspiration to new and existing incredible groups. The vision is to make our landscape edible. To provide local communities the knowledge and know how. Incredible Edible Dunstable and Autism Bedfordshire created a five week course for six adults from Autism Bedfordshire to learn about community gardening which culminated in the new strawberry and herb bed at the Lowther Road shops. Before To be able to create a brand new incredible edible community bed in Oldhill Dunstable with Autism Bedfordshire has been an amazing experience. To work with Sharna Raine Course Manager and her team has been so inspirational, we could not have done this alone, it's a brilliant partnership'. Carly Billingham a local volunteer and will be the lead here at Incredible Edible Oldhill, if you want to get involved contact her via Facebook Incredible Edible Oldhill

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The Carpenters Arms After months of speculation in the local area, local man Kabby Kholo-Kholo and his beautiful wife Leane are pleased to announce they’ll be re-opening The Carpenters Arms; putting this beautiful, traditional old pub and eatery right back into the heart of the ancient village of Slapton. Kabby grew up in Tring and got the cooking bug whilst doing an apprenticeship at a local pub. He was inspired to train under the eagle eye of Raymond Blanc, where In the fabulous vegetable gardens of Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxfordshire, he learned how fresh seasonal produce can impact the quality of the dishes served at table. He also saw how Monsieur collaborated with his suppliers; procuring the excellent and the unusual to bring his superb menus to life. Taking these lessons to heart he has built a successful 5 star career. More recently he spent 3 years managing the Crown in Stony Stratford, but he has been tempted back to the area where he grew up and to the Carpenters Arms, with a desire to bring his passion for food to Slapton and the surrounding communities. Kabby feels honoured to have the opportunity to put this beautiful old pub right back into the heart of the village of Slapton. There has been a community in this area since

the Domesday Book, and in a crazy world, where life spins ever faster, his aim is to offer a warm welcome, a comfortable refuge, amazing food and service with a smile. Someone once said, "You don't need a silver fork to eat good food.", and Kabby uses this principal to develop his weekly menus. He’s aiming to partner with the best local suppliers and use top quality ingredients to deliver tasty traditional dishes, family favourites, innovative seasonal specials – all with his own special touch. He believes this is a recipe for happiness! Kabby spent his early life in Lesotho, South Africa but went to school in Tring, Hertfordshire. He is proud the belongs to a truly global family. He lives with his beautiful wife Leanne and their lovely children in Leighton Buzzard, but often pops over the pond to see his sister and cousins in Portland Oregon USA. He also continues to maintain strong ties with his ancestral family still living in Lesotho. He is currently fundraising to build a church for the community there.

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Who Is Alfred Philip Wire? Alfred Philip Wire is known in Dunstable as the author of ‘Sally, The Dunstable Witch’. I thought it might be interesting to investigate who he was and what became of him. Alfred Philip was born towards the end of 1839 in Colchester. He was the fourth of seven children born to William and Mary Wire. He married Susan Horth in Little Baddow, Essex, on 11th August 1863, when he had just qualified as a teacher. It is evident that Alfred Philip did not teach anywhere for very long as his nine children were born over a period of twenty years in seven different locations – Little Baddow, Macclesfield, Radwinter in Essex, Newmarket, Dunstable, Wandsworth and Leytonstone. His time in Dunstable may illustrate why. Dunstable’s four churchyards had been closed in 1860 when the Cemetery opened in West Street. The Priory’s churchyard became the responsibility of the Borough Council, soon after its formation in 1864. The church itself was in need of

restoration. Frederick Hose, who was Rector from 1845 until he died in 1884, spent most of this time fund-raising for and organising the renewal of his church.

Alfred P. Wire, 1892. Courtesy of the London Borough of Waltham Forest, Vestry House Museum

Alfred Philip Wire was appointed Master of Ashton Elementary Boys’ School on 30th June 1873. It stood on the site now occupied by Aldi. In 1875 he wrote a long and tedious poem, called, ‘Sally, The Dunstable Witch’, in which he attacked Revd Frederick Hose for the state of the churchyard. If he really were concerned for its condition, his efforts were misplaced – the churchyard was no longer the rector’s responsibility, and ill-judged – Hose was his Chairman of Governors. His time at the school had its problems too. His staff consisted of three pupil-teachers, a monitor and Drill Sergeant Field. In 1875 Alfred Philip introduced some of the

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sciences and liberal arts into the curriculum. This appears to have been at the expense of the more traditional subjects. The next annual inspection resulted in a 10% cut in the Grant as discipline and standards had both fallen. Alfred Philip’s last day at the school was 23rd June 1876. He walked out, without giving any notice. The headmistress of the Girls’ school, Miss Mary Ann Sandham had to take charge of the boys but they were so ill-behaved she sent them all home for the day; even Drill Sergeant Field could not control them. The next day, Revd Hose ‘spoke to the boys concerning their conduct’. Three boys were suspended for being the ringleaders of the bad behaviour. Miss Sandham remained responsible for both schools for the rest of the month. Thomas William Thompson was appointed Boys’ Head on the 3rd of July but died in post just over two years later. The 1877 inspection recommended no further cut in Grant, as the previous Head (Wire) had left. The next inspection restored the Grant to the full amount. At least three of his children followed Alfred Philip into the teaching profession, Agnes Mary becoming an Elementary Headmistress. Susan Wire died in 1911 and Alfred Philip died in Leytonstone on 12th June 1914. His estate was worth £604.0.8d (£52,000 RPI), which he left to his two schoolmaster sons. This research is based on school log books and Census returns. By Hugh Garrod

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Population: Over 550,000 within the administrative limits of the city and approximately 3 million in the wider Lisbon Metropolitan Area. Portugal’s capital is the country’s largest city and among the oldest cities worldwide - it is older than London, Paris or Rome. Located in the Sintra Mountains, Lisbon is sometimes referred to as the city of the seven hills. The streets are cobbled in most places, so make sure to pack a pair of walking boots or comfortable trainers, as well as a small backpack. As with other coastal destinations, a lightweight jacket against the odd bout of rain or wind will come handy too. A beautiful and exciting destination for a city break, Lisbon offers a Mediterranean climate together with a coastline of beaches. Due to the Atlantic Ocean the water is somewhat colder even during the summer season (June to September), however, Lisbon is an an ideal escape from the rainy British weather. The temperatures outside the main season are warm enough for shorts and a t-shirt, but remember to take some sun factor - it is quite easy to burn just enjoying a meal and a drink sitting outside, even in March. Transport Sightseeing tour buses are a great introduction to the city, which you can then explore at your own pace. Among the most notable historical sights to visit are The Castle of Sao Jorge, Lisbon Cathedral and Belem Tower. Taxis are very reasonably priced, but the public transport is so inexpensive that if you have the time (and the leg power), then this is the best way to explore the city and

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its treasures. The trains and the Lisbon Metro have an excellent travel card system that’s easy to use, and English is spoken quite widely, including at the ticket office. Architecture Strolling around the streets of Lisbon you will instantly notice townhouses covered on the outside, top to bottom, in elaborately designed tiles called Azulejos. Another beautiful feature to admire is the wrought iron balconies in many elaborate designs. Lisbon’s architecture is well known for the Pombaline architectural style, named after Prime Minister de Carvalho e Melo, the 1st Marquess of Pombal. When a massive earthquake devastated 85% of the city in 1755 and many thousands of residents lost their lives, Lisbon was rebuilt under Pombal’s direction using methods of construction designed to ‘shake but not fall’ in an earthquake. The Pombaline style uses flexible wooden structures implanted on the walls, floors and roofs, which are then covered with prefabricated building materials to help withstand earthquakes. As many buildings in Lisbon are currently being renovated, you are likely to get a glimpse of the unique Pombaline construction. In addition to The Marquess of Pombal Square featuring a monument of the Marquess on a horse, Lisbon has two other notable squares; the Praca do Rossio, a busy area with lots of lovely cafes, restaurants and theatres that serves as an important hub of transport; and the Praca do Comercio with its impressive triumphal arch and monument to King Joseph I. A number of cafes and restaurants line the square where you can a leisurely meal or a drink while admiring the view of the river Tagus.

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By Hannah Stephenson

In Theen Gard

Be Water Wise This Summer

I'm sure many of us basked in the glorious spring sunshine earlier this year, but beds, borders and pots were drying up before our eyes. We all need to do our bit to save what water we do have. The Environment Agency advises householders not to let water run to waste while waiting for the water to get hot. Collect it and use it to

water your plants. Similarly, collect the running water in your shower before getting in. Use water-retaining crystals when planting up container plants and invest in a water butt which you can put under a drainpipe or other suitable gully and re-use the water in your garden.

The Royal Horticultural society has these 10 tips to help save water this summer 1

Use waste water from washing-up or rinsing vegetables for watering, as normal amounts of household soaps and detergents will not harm soil or plants.

2 Let your lawns go brown. They will

recover when the rains return. Newly sown and turfed lawns will require a lot of watering to be successful, so leave sowing or turfing until the autumn. Lawn seed companies are breeding deeper rooted grasses that hopefully will stay green for longer.

3 Vegetables need moist soils to give their best. Water them at key growth stages. The response to water is especially marked when sweetcorn, peas and beans begin to flower, when the edible part of lettuces begins to form and when potatoes show flower buds, which initiate plenty of tubers. Most herbs are robust and better flavoured for a little drought. Digging in organic matter in winter can enable soils to hold enough water for crops to keep going for a month with no rain. 4 Mature trees, shrubs and climbers,

hedges, fruit trees and bushes will not need watering during a drought. However, newly planted trees, shrubs

and climbers are extremely vulnerable and it is difficult to ensure the water applied at the surface works its way down to the roots. Don't leave hoses running all night - the water will either saturate the roots and possibly kill them or it will drain deeply below the root zone. Water should always be applied over the surface so it soaks the rootball and surrounding soil.

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5 Fruit may remain small if not

9 Establishing new plants in borders during dry times can be difficult. Instead, pot them into slightly bigger pots and keep well watered and fed in light shade until the autumn planting season arrives.

watered, but it should be sweet and well coloured. Cane fruit and strawberries will benefit by keeping the soil moist every two weeks. In future adding mulches in winter will help improve the soil and retain more moisture.

6 In sunny summers install greenhouse and conservatory shading and ventilation to limit overheating and invest in a min-max thermometer.

7 By grouping pots, ideally in clusters of similar size, watering is made easier and moisture loss reduced. Mass pots for mutual shading and use the largest pots possible. As days lengthen and the sun rises, more plants, especially large-leaved ones, can be gathered in shadier areas. A saucer beneath the pot to retain run-off helps.

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you can avoid it, as digging soil allows any remaining moisture to escape. Hoe off weeds as shallowly as you can, loosen soil with a fork and 'puddle' plants into the soil, adding a little liquid fertiliser. Adding nutrients helps plants make the best use of what moisture there is by encouraging extensive root growth.

10 Early summer perennials, irises for example, will survive on moisture left in the soil from winter. Give late summer perennials such as phlox one good watering in the summer as plants begin to flower, which should be enough. In the longer term, consider planting drought-resistant species in your borders such as grasses, Mediterranean type shrubs such as thymes or phlomis, or sedums and other plants with spiky or succulent leaves.

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light shade. Another pretty specimen, which is not as robust and will need a sheltered spot, is R. 'Gumpo White', which grows to around one metre (three feet). If you want some bigger types, try deciduous azaleas, which can flower as prolifically as their evergreen relatives but also have fantastic foliage colour in autumn. Azaleas come in a mass of colours, from blues and pinks to reds, oranges, whites and yellows. Acid soil is essential, and they are best off in a sheltered site in partial shade. If you don't choose one of the hardier varieties you may need to put horticultural fleece over the shrubs on nights when frost is predicted, to protect the buds.

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If your peas are in flower now, they are at risk from pea moth, which lays its eggs on pea flowers in June and July. You won’t notice them until you open the pods to start shelling your peas and find that one or more of them have been attacked by a small white grub, which is usually still inside the pod. To avoid pea moth, make early sowings of peas which flower in May and early June, or later sowings which flower after July. Alternatively, grow mangetout, which is picked before the peas have developed. Pea and bean weevils can also be a problem earlier on in spring, nibbling notches out of young leaves, however they don’t generally cause serious harm and will not need controlling. If you have gaps in your rows of peas it may be due to mice. Start peas off in pots or sow extra seeds to fill the gaps later.

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• Continue to water hanging baskets and small containers every day. • Thin hardy annuals and vegetables sown in the open ground. • Put nets on fruit cages over soft fruit to protect them from birds. • Lift bulbs which flowered in spring as their foliage dies away. Dry the bulbs well and check for damage before storing. • Plant out arum lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) which have been flowering in the greenhouse, or stand the pots outdoors for their summer rest. • If you didn’t put slow-release feed granules in with your container compost, apply a liquid feed on a weekly basis to flowering annuals in pots. • Plant out young dahlias when all danger of frost has passed. • Thin heavy crops of plums so that fruit size is maintained and the branches are not put under excessive strain.

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Erect tall poles every six feet (1.8m) or so along the garden fence, attaching thick rope between them to form elegant sways. Plant rambling roses, Jasminum officinale, honeysuckle and Clematis montana at the base of poles, guiding them up and along the swags to create swathes of colour. Use climbers to scramble over uninteresting shrubs in the border - clematis will happily climb conifers and other evergreens, creating colour. Use late-flowering viticellas with springflowering shrubs and early-flowering alpinas and macropetalas with laterflowering ones. Sweet peas can also be used for scrambling over shrubs.

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- apart from the fact that he wasn’t English and it’s highly unlikely that he ever set foot in England either. So, not much for starters! But it seems that he was originally a Roman soldier who became a devout Christian and was disgusted at the treatment of, and the killing of Christians. So much so that he refused to fight in the Roman army and for which refusal he was imprisoned, tortured, and beheaded on April 23rd, AD 303 thus becoming an early Christian martyr. The Roman Emperor at the time was Dioclesian and he was both brutal and cruel and, as the story became told repeatedly (and, as usual, exaggerated) so Dioclesian became a monster - in particular, a dragon. There are other, mythical, stories from these times each talking about how a terrible monster terrorises a town, or a kingdom, demanding food and how, even-

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tually, a hero figure comes to the rescue. Such stories often include a beautiful maiden who is just about to be eaten but is saved in the nick of time by the hero. For example, there’s the story of how Perseus rescues Andromeda, the daughter of the King of Ethiopia. And there’s the story of how Bellerophon (on his winged horse, Pegasus) slays the multi headed Chimaera who represents evil in the form of a fire breathing dragon. When told in Old English, this evil creature becomes a Wyrm (a huge limbless and wingless serpent). But somehow any later development of St George killing a worm doesn’t have the same heroic ring about it! Such disparate stories gradually merged into the common theme of a hero figure rescuing a princess from the brink of death and killing an evil monster in the process. And, gradually, the Christian martyr, George, became this hero figure who represents martial valour and selflessness. Legends of this warrior-saint became Moscow coat of arms increasingly common from the 6th century onwards with the story often being extended to include baptism into Christianity by the king (or whomsoever) and his subjects as suitable payment for the rescue.

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of his crusades in the 12th century. As an extension to these reports, George then became the unofficial patron saint of England but it was not until the reign of Edward 3rd in the 14th century that he became England’s official patron saint and also that of Edward’s newly formed Order of the Garter. At this time, his particular day (April 23rd) was officially raised to the same standing as that of Christmas Day and Easter Day. Following the victory of the English over the French in 1415, Saint George’s Day was then declared a major feast day - and April 23rd has been recognised as St George’s Day ever since.

sT george elsewhere The story of St George and the dragon is not exclusive to England - similar stories are found all over Europe amongst former Germanic, Slavic and (especially) Baltic tribes. There are examples from France, Catalonia, Lithuania and Sweden whilst in Georgia the arms of the President show St George’s cross (the same as in England). There is also a picture of a saintly hero killing a dragon found on Moscow’s coat of arms. But in none of these depictions is George regarded as being English; he is usually of middle eastern or Turkish extraction. In art he is usually shown dressed in knightly armour (as on an Ethiopian Coptic church manuscript from the 17th century).

ConClusion It seems that nobody can be absolutely certain who George was, or if he really existed at all and is nothing more than a myth. But if he existed, he most certainly wasn’t English and there is a strong lobby of opinion which suggests that England’s patron saint should, at least, be English. Also in these days of political correctness, the idea of someone on a medieval crusade doesn’t go down too well in some quarters! So if not Saint George, then who? Saint Alban? - the first English martyr. He has a lot of support (and the Saxon king Edward the Confessor has also been suggested). Take your pick.

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space to park there so you need to park in the village and walk. Park in the recreation ground car park on Stocks Road and walk to the dovecote. Children are welcome with accompanying adults. Dogs on leads are welcome.

Gentle Stroll - Chalkland Flowers Monday 2nd July. 14:30-16:30. £3 Visitors Centre, Moneybury Hill, Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire. HP4 1LT

Gentle Stroll - Ashridge House Gardens Thu 7th June, 14:30-16:30. £3 Join our knowledgeable walk leader for a gentle stroll through the gardens at Ashridge House. This walk focuses on the work of 18th century landscape designer Humpry Repton to celebrate the bicentenary of his death. Children are welcome with accompanying adults. Assistance dogs are welcome. Meet outside Ashridge House HP4 1NS.

Totally Batty Walk Friday 8th June & Friday 6th July 20:30-22:00. Adult: £8 Child: £5 See if you can spot a bat on this fascinating walk with one of our rangers. These amazing creatures are busy at night so join one of our rangers to see how many you can see. If you have a bat detector bring it along. Not suitable for very young children. No dogs at this event. To book call 01442851227

Walk the Chalk Saturday 9th June, 10:30-16:00. £2 Discover the beauty and rich natural environment of the chalk hills at Ivinghoe Beacon. Follow a familyfriendly route designed to showcase the variety of natural features and history of this rare habitat. Suitabe for ages 5+. Dogs on leads welcome. Not wheelchair/ buggy/pram friendly. Meet at Ivinghoe Beacon car park, Beacon Road, Grid ref SP963159

Ashridge’s ancient Dovecote Sunday 24th June, 11:00-14:00. Free event. A rare opportunity to see the inside of our 18thC dovecote. This lovely old building is well-worth a visit on the rare occasions it is open. The dovecote is situated on the road into Aldbury village but there isn’t

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Join our knowledgeable volunteers for a gentle stroll on Ashridge’s chalklands to see the flowers that thrive there. This stroll may take up to 2 hours. You don’t need to pre-book just turn up. There are some steep slopes on this walk as it is near Ivinghoe Beacon. Some steep slopes, not suitable for very young children. Dogs on leads are welcome. Meet at Beacon car park.

Big Camp at Ashridge Estate Saturday 21st July, 12:00-23:45. £50 per pitch. A chance to camp for one night at Ashridge and take part in a number of different family activities. Back by popular demand, we are once again offering families the special opportunity to sleep under the stars at Ashridge. There will be a range of outdoor activities on offer for your entire family to enjoy. From toasting marshmallows around a fire to a nature scavenger hunt and lantern lit walk, there’s something for everyone. Please note that in the event of extreme weather some activities may need to be modified. Further information will be sent nearer the time on where to meet. Pitches will be in the meadow behind the visitor centre. One well behaved dog per pitch is welcome. Dogs must be kept under control at all times. The onsite Brownlow Café will be open Saturday evening with a Big Camp menu. Families are welcome to purchase dinner from the café at their convenience. There are no shower facilities on site. To book call 01442 851227

Ashridge Adventurers Tusedays & Thursdays, 31st July - 30th August 10.30 - 12.00, 13.30 - 15.00. £4 per child Join in a morning or afternoon session of led family activities and crafts. Learn more about Ashridge’s animals and plants while exploring the estate. The education team will be running twice weekly outdoor activity sessions during the summer holidays. Each week will feature a different activity. From pond dipping to minibeast hunting and den building, there is always something fun happening at Ashridge for the family to take part in. Aimed at children aged 4-10. To book call 01442 851227.

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What’s On Akeman Street Tring Hertfordshire HP23 6AP

For Infomation Tel: 020 7942 6171

Explore exhibitions and events at www.nhm.ac.uk/tring.

Trash Talk 14th June, 19.00 - 20.00. £4.50

Wildlife Super Saturday 7th July, 10.00 - 16.00. Free

Uncover the effects of plastics and what we can do to stop them. Hear the story of the shearwater and the bottlecap with Alex Bond, Head of the Bird Collections. Each year, millions of tonnes of plastic ends up in the oceans, affecting thousands of species around the world. What does it do, and what can we do to stop it? For information and tickets call 020 7942 6163, Monday - Friday between 10.00-16.00.

Drop in for a free, fun day out for adults and families in and around the Museum’s grounds. We’ve teamed up with a range of wildlife organisations to create a day of activities, walks, stalls and games as part of the Beningfield 2018 celebrations.

Behind the Scenes: Voyages Of Discovery 1st July, 11.30 - 12.30. £10

In partnership with College Lake. Create a butterfly masterpiece inspired by the Museum and College Lake. Visit the two sites to see the wide array of beautiful wildlife and animals. Let your creativity run wild and decorate the two sides of the butterfly with inspiration from each site. Collect a butterfly sheet by participating in one of our events or purchasing a passport at College Lake. Entries due by 2 September. The winner will receive a Museum and College Lake goody bag. Suitable for 5+ (Sundays: 14.00 - 17.00).

Step behind the scenes to see the world-renowned bird collection including historic specimens linked to voyages of discovery made by Darwin, Wallace and Shackleton. Get a rare look at historical specimens and hear about the great lengths explorers went to for science. Discover the different types of scientific collections and how they are prepared, conserved and used by researchers from around the world. Get the rare chance to look at historical specimens and hear about the great lengths explorers took for science. Advance booking and photo ID is required. Call 020 7942 6163.

Gordon Beningfield Pop-up Exhibition 6th July - 8th July, All Day, Free Gordon Beningfield was one of Britain’s most talented wildlife and countryside artists. Discover the local hero and his work in a free pop-up display, including a rare chance to see selected original artworks.

Butterflies And Wildlife Art Evening 6th July, 19.00 - 21.00, £9 (includes a glass of wine) Book in for an exclusive art/science double-bill of talks for adults. • ‘Making a difference for butterflies: how we can meet the challenges they face’: As Butterfly Conservation celebrates 50 years, join Jim Asher, Chair of Butterfly Conservation, to explore what has changed and why butterflies matter in our landscapes. • ‘Nature in art: inspiring wildlife illustration’ Carol Roberts, wildlife artist and illustrator To book call 020 7942 6163

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Beautiful Butterfly Competition 21st July - 2nd September, All Day, Free

Whizzbanging Words: Write an Insect Tale 31st July - 1st August, £3 Various times. 45 min workshops: 10.15-11.00, 11.15-12.00, 14.30-15.15 Join the Roald Dahl Museum to explore James and the Giant Peach and start a story of your own. Find out how Roald Dahl wrote his first famous children’s story. Then use some of his techniques to get your own insect tale underway. Suitable for ages 5+. Advance booking required call 020 7942 6163.

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Clubs & Groups DUNSTABLE & DISTRICT ART CLUB

We meet at Chew’s House 77 High Street South, Dunstable on Monday mornings from 10.00am. Monday afternoons from 2.00pm and Thursday evenings from 7.30pm. We are an informal club who meet to paint together, all abilities are welcomed, the club has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where we all try to encourage and help each other. We also run social painting days. A club exhibition is held every year where members are encouraged to enter paintings for display. Contact: Derek 01582 611607

DUNSTABLE MEN IN SHEDS

We are a group of slightly older men who meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s between 10am and 1 pm to chat, drink tea and sometimes make useful items for local schools, charities and for ourselves from a range of materials. We have been loaned a Council building on the Meadway allotment’s as our manufacturing hub. Come and visit, all are welcome. We are on Facebook and aim to have a web site shortly. For more information ring Martin on 01582 668598, or Terry on 01582 604476 WIDOWS & WIDOWERS CLUB We are an active Widows and Widowers club. Meetings are held locally and new members are always welcome. If you would like to make new friends and join in our many outings and activities please contact Jenny 01582 672766 or Val 01582 659717 or email Carol at carol.hodges@ntlworld.com CURTAIN CALL THEATRE GROUP & YOUTH THEATRE Youth theatre open to children aged 5 - 16 Mondays 5pm - 7.30pm Eaton Bray Village Hall. Acting, Singing, Dance,

Fun & Games! Adult group (16+) Mondays 8pm 10pm Eaton Bray Village Hall. New members always welcome wheather on or off stage. Call Gavyn 01525 220525 www.curtaincalltheatregroup.co.uk WEDNESDAY CLUB at NORTHALL VILLAGE HALL Are you or do you know of an elderly person in the Northall, Dagnall, Edlesborough, Eaton Bray or surrounding villages who might benefit from a social day out once a week? Why not come along to the Wednesday Club from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Our own minibus can pick you up, morning coffee and biscuits, home cooked lunch with pudding, afternoon tea and cakes. Play games and bingo, sale table, entertainment by visitors and outside club visits. Join in as much or as little as you like, make new friends, very friendly atmosphere. Only £9.00 per week including transport. Contact Anna on 07854 230243, please leave a message if no answer. BEDFORDSHIRE GUILD OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS & DYERS. A friendly group of textile crafts people who meet in Flitwick Village Hall twice a month. First Tuesday evening of each month 7.30 - 9-30 and Third Saturday, all day, 10.30 to 4.30. We welcome visitors interested in seeing what we do, so please pay a visit to our website www.bedsguildwsd.blogspot.co.uk BEECROFT CRAFT & CHAT Beecroft Community Centre Westfield Road, Dunstable We meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month between 10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m on a “drop in/drop out” basis. We meet to have a cuppa, chat and craft together in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. ALL CRAFTS WELCOME The first session is FREE

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Annual subscription £5.00 Session Fee: £3.00 Tel: Dorothy on 01582 606812 DUNSTABLE WI Dunstable WI meet two evenings a month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Watling Lower School Bullpond Lane at 7.00pm. We are friendly group and like to enjoy ourselves. We have a wide range of speakers with different talents crafts, and also Quizz nights to test our brains. We welcome new members so join us and make new friends. 14th June - Games Night, a fun evening including a variety of games to play at different tables - competition to write down a fun thing to do for free 28th June - Swishing evening & Quiz - Please bring in your new or as new accessories or unwanted gifts to be exchanged 12th July - Details to be announced 26th July - Summer Garden Party - Competition is Decorate & Fill a Glass Jar For more information telephone Barbara Fisher 01582 665252 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, Philip Savage, on 01582 662462. SAPHIRE SOCIAL CLUB We meet every Thursday at The Orange Tree Stevenage Rd Hitchin from 8.30pm. A small and friendly group for single people aged 50+. We offer a variety of social events during the month and the opportunity to make

new friends. Potential new members are warmly welcome to come along and meet us with no joining fee for 2 months. For further info call/text Ian 07900 890583 or Joyce 07952 678021 www.sapphiresocialsinglesclub.co.uk 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! Tel Pam on 01582 872608 pamrumfitt@btinternet.com LANGDALE CHURCH Langdale church communities: Art group every week, Friends and Neighbours open to everyone speaker and refreshments every second Thursday, Toddler group every Wednesday term time only, Saturday coffee morning second Saturday every month, Carers drop in 1st Thursday every month. Neighbourhood chaplains befriending and support in the local community. Sunday morning services at 10.30am. Please contact 01582 602980 langdalechurch@talktalk.net SOCIAL GROUP We are a small group of people age 45+. If you like to have fun and enjoy yourself then please get in touch. No Membership required, just ring Tina for more information between 10am & 8pm week days 01582 619035 NORTHALL TODDLER GROUP Northall Village Hall, LU6 2EX Join new mums, dads, grandparents and carers.Every Tuesday 9:30 – 11:30am (including school holidays) For children aged 0-5 years. Tea, coffee, juices and healthy snack. Come join in the fun, games and learning (inside and out)

£2.50 during term time (per family) £1 per child during school holidays (Adults free & older children welcome) Tel. Sarah Cox on 07765 158182 THE BOGTROTTERS The Bogtrotters (Dunstable and District Walking and Hostelling Group) are a group of about 90 walkers, hikers and hostellers. We run a surprisingly diverse range of activities, including half and full day walks, hostelling trips, meals and evening activities. New members are always welcome. Prospective members are invited to get in touch via the website, give us a ring or just turn up to an event or walk. Contact Eila: 07964291892 ARTS & CRAFTS Art & Craft for adults with learning difficulties every Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm & every Sat 11am - 1pm at Arttrend, rear of 440 Dunstable Road.Please see the website www.arttrend.co.uk for all the details or phone 07794987796 DUNSTABLE DAOS

Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:45pm - 10:00pm

We are Dunstable’s premier Musical Theatre group. We perform out major shows, once a year, at The Grove Theatre in Dunstable along with concerts, small shows and so on. Find our Facebook Group or Facebook page for more details. Email: daosuk@gmail.com 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 Tel: Amanda Fletcher 01582 404479

DUNSTABLE BAPTIST CHURCH St Mary’s Gate (Middle of Ashton Square Car Park) Our Friends and Neighbours meetings are open to everyone on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. For more information contact David tel: 01582 872106 NATIONAL TRUST All meetings are held at Salvation Army Centre, Dunstable. Guests are welcome at £3.00 As well as outing we also run a holiday once per year. If you would like to join the group, please contact, Lynder Power 01582 696193 or Janr Lingham 01582 606838 DUNSTABLE SALVATION ARMY FRIENDS TOGETHER (Over 60s ) Weekly Subscription £2 We meet every Weds at Bull Pond Lane,Dunstable,LU6 3AH. We have a Cup of Tea or Coffee at 1.00pm then the the meeting starts at 1.30pm - 2.30pm. The Programme consists of Various Speakers.Quizzies, SingA-Longs, Musicial Artists. Lunch Club for Members on the first Weds of the month @£3 Also lots of good fun and Christian Fellowship. For more information tel: Maureen Dunn 01582 759509

THE BEACON COMMUNITY CHOIR

A friendly local choir that is open to all ages and all abilities – there are no auditions, all you need is a love of music and a sense of humour. We sing a wide range of musical styles from classical choir repertoire to pop, jazz, gospel and folk. Our conductor is a highly qualified and experienced musician. Rehearsals are held on Thursdays at 8.15pm in St. Mary’s Church Ivinghoe. If you would like to know more, contact Lindsay Hewlett (01296 660670, lhewlett@btinternet.com) or Richard Cooper (01296 661725).

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Clubs & Groups STUDHAM WI

Studham WI meet on the first Thursday of every month, 7.45pm at Studham Village Hall. An open and friendly group of around 30+ ladies, we enjoy laughing and socialising, be it at our meetings, our monthly lunch outings, darts matches, quiz evenings, or at group and county events. Our programme for 2018 includes: puppets, advice on getting the best energy deals and tariffs, the importance of an up-to-date will, seated flexibility exercises, and mosaic making, as well as trips to a wine-tasting evening, the theatre in London, a Cotswold farm and our (members only) Summer Garden Party. If you’re interested in joining us, then come and try the WI! We’re always happy to welcome visitors to the majority our meetings. www.studhamwi.wordpress.com

TEA DANCE,

Houghton Regis Memorial Hall. Every Monday afternoon. Modern Ballroom Dancing (Waltz Quickstep Slow Foxtrot etc) and popular sequence dancing (Cindy swing, Rumba one etc) 2.00pm to 4.00pm every Monday afternoon with large free car park at the rear of the hall off Dury Lane, opposite the green Houghton Regis. Music by John Hunter with Tea/Coffee & biscuits included in the admission price of £3.50 per person. Opportunity to practice your dancing and meet new friends in a nice friendly atmosphere. For additional information call John 01525 633877. Mike 01525 635904. or Derrick 01525 210568.

DUNSTABLE GARDEN CLUB

On a perfect Spring day members & friends enjoyed wonderful azaleas, rhododendrons & bluebells on a recent visit to Ramster Hall Gardens,Surrey. Our Summer programme continues with the following coach outings:Tuesday 19th June – West Dean Gardens, Sussex; Tuesday 10th

July – Packwood House, Warwicks; Thursday 2nd August – RHS Hyde Hall (Flower Show), Essex; Tuesday 4th September – Barnsdale Gardens, Rutland. New members very welcome. Annual sub. £10 For any enquiries call Mary Chapman on 01582 603710

TOTTERNHOE PLAYERS

We are a friendly, supportive group for keen Am. Drammers aged 16 - 80+ and always welcome new members. We usually put on a panto, a murder mystery and either a comedy or variety show each year. We aim to make the most of the talents you can bring to our group. If your interests are in one of the back-stage disciplines, eg. lighting, sound, set construction, costume, admin, then you will be particularly welcome! We meet Wednesdays and most Fridays, 8pm - 10pm in Totternhoe to rehearse. Come along and meet us! Please call Els on 01582 758108 or Jo on 01582 603287

DUNSTABLE LADIES CHOIR Houghton Regis Baptist Church, Houghton Regis, LU5 5RG We’re a friendly local choir, always looking for new voices to join us - no audition required! We sing a bit of everything, from traditional choral pieces to songs from top musicals, with a few pop classics thrown in for good measure. Why not come along to a rehearsal, and see how you get on? Every Tuesday, 7.30pm to 9.30pm For more details, contact Pat Jackson on 01582 520302 or find us on Facebook ACTIVITIES AT STUDHAM VILLAGE HALL

Monday Evening - Jive. Tuesday Morning - Mums and Tots, Afternoon - Scrabble Club, Evening - Salsa. Wednesday Evenings – Bingo.

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Thursday Morning - U3A Carpet Bowls, Evening - Carpet Bowls Club. 1st Thursday evening in month – Women’s Institute (WI). Main Hall and a Meeting room available for hire. Modern kitchen. Contact Des Salmon T: 01582 872082. E: desstudham@btconnect.com

LUTON AND DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY

If you collect postage stamps, postcards or postal history why not come along and meet fellow collectors? We usually meet on the first Friday of the month* at Bushmead Primary School, Luton, LU2 7EU from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. Your first visit is free! New members are always welcome.(*Dates may change if the school is closed). Call Fin on 01582 453244 or email finodon@hotmail.com for a programme of events or more information. WOMEN’S WORLD Meet 3rd Wednesday of the month, at St Anne’s Church Hall, Crawley Green Road, at 8pm. Join our friendly group of ladies for talks, activities and outings. For more information about our next meeting ring Lynne on 01582 617470.

PRIORY’S LITTLE ANGELS formerly known as Priory Pram Service We hold a service for under 5’s, including babies even from a few weeks old, on the 1st Tuesday of the month. We sing, dance to songs, have a bible-linked story, play percussion, make a simple craft activity and have a prayer. All are welcome and we finish with refreshments, chatting and Christian fellowship. We meet in the Priory Church and start at 2pm. Dates for future services: June 5th, July 3rd, August 7th (with Teddy Bears’ picnic afterwards), September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th and December 4th.

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how to use them to inspire children. Props to be made out of recycled fabric and odds and ends - you will of course take your creation home to show off your handy work! All materials provided with expert tuition from Jessica, creator of the Visitor Centre’s Jack Frost and Treefish displays. Workshops will take place in the Visitor Centre's Education room.

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www.greensandtrust.org/rushmere-country-park Tree Tops Talk: Birds of Rushmere

12th June 11.30 - 12.30. £4 Our series of Tree Tops Talks continues with this illustrated talk by volunteer and keen bird enthusiast Mike Bird. It will feature some of the well-known and lesserknown bird species encountered in the park, together with recordings of the calls and songs of Easter Bunny Hunt some species. Complete and win an egg! Be prepared forthe sometrail audience participation! Come and find eight wooden rabbits hidden  Tickets £3.50 per child Tickets £4 per person (including £2 voucher to be in the park, answer the questions and win an  To avoid disappointment book in advance at Easter egg. (search Easter Bunny used in the Tree Tops Café) www.eventbrite.co.uk Hunt) Pick up your question sheet from the Herons’  Or you can just turn up on the of your The talk will be held in the Education Room inday the Hatch, return it there with your answers to choice at the Herons’ Hatch but numbers receive your chocolate egg reward. limited Herons' View Visitor Centre.areAll proceeds from these talks are reinvested into the park.

In search of the Purple Emperor

17th July at 10:30am – 1pm Free Join us for a friendly walk in search of the Purple Emperor, the Silver-Washed Fritillary, the White Admiral and other butterflies with Countryside Ranger Bob Hook in Rammamere Heath and Kings Wood. Rammamere Heath is a Site of Special Scientific Interest managed by The Greensand Trust on behalf of landowner Lafarge Aggregates, while Kings Wood is the largest ancient woodland in Bedfordshire, a National Nature Reserve and also a Site of Special Scientific Interest. There’s no charge for this walk as it’s funded by Natural England but we do need the numbers so please only book if you can make it! Felt into dreams or reality - craft workshops Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 23rd June. £12 per person (includes hot drink) Morning session: 10am - 1pm Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm Craft workshop for adults led by Jessica Flowers Choose either the morning or afternoon session (both 3 hours) where you'll learn how to make your own imaginative props for play and storytelling and

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Dunstable Downs Kite Festival 28th - 29th July 2018 - 11am - 5pm

Enjoy the fantastic atmosphere as you're dazzled by the professional kite team's show stopping displays. Why not come along and try and fly a kite? Experience a high-flying weekend of thrills and spills as kites of all colours and sizes take to the skies over the dramatic landscape of the Dunstable Downs. On Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th July the Dunstable Downs will host a show stopping display of kite acrobatics as professional teams of kite flyers show off their skills. And if you’re feeling inspired, why not have a go at flying a kite – there will be kite making activities for all the family, plus some of the best kite flyers on hand to give you tips on launching your kite and how to fly it once it’s up and away

Early birds welcome

The kite festivities will start around 11am each day and visitors needing accessible parking are advised to arrive from 10am as it is expecting it to be a busy weekend.

When can we see the kite flying?

Enjoy fantastic, show stopping professional kite displays in the arena all day from 11am – 5pm Saturday 29 July and Sunday 30 July, wind condition dependent.

Fun for all the family

It's a great weekend for all the family. With the wonderful Usborne book stall, face painting, 50 Things before you're 11 and a half tent and arena and kite making tent, there's plenty to entertain the little ones. It is recommended that you come early as the event becomes busy from 12pm onwards.

Tasty treats

You're very welcome to bring a picnic but remember to bring a rug or something to sit on. There will be food and drink treats available including ice smoothies and ice cream, cakes, tea and coffee, a BBQ and even gin tasting.

Do I need to book or buy tickets?

No booking is required and normal parking admission charges apply (free for National Trust members). Please note that there may be limited car parking available during busy times.

Why is Dunstable Downs so special?

There is no denying that the chalk and grassland landscape is really special which is why it’s recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). With stunning views and a prehistoric landscape, the Dunstable Downs and surrounding areas have been an integral part of Bedfordshire’s history and provide a perfect place for walking and getting closer to nature.

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18th August 2018 Moggerhanger Park 3pm – 10:30pm Support St John’s Hospice for an unforgettable event and enjoy • Live music from the decades • Bar area • Street food • And much more

Buy tickets now £15 adults, £8 under 16s Call: 01767 642412 Visit: www.sueryder.org/timeformusic @SueRyderStJohns

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