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hilfest is a two day boutique music festival featuring original bands from the 80s . Held in the leafy and rural setting of Tring in Hertfordshire, with a capacity of 7,000 people for each day, Chilfest provides festival goers with an intimate yet lively atmosphere. The custom-built Chilfest arena comprises a top quality stage and sound rig, a wide variety of food and drink outlets and plenty of toilet facilities, providing all the ingredients for a great weekend of live music ... right on here our doorstep.

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As Managing Director of Universal Event Productions (UEP), Steve has provided event staging and rigs for a wide variety of top live events and music festivals.

An 80’s music lover, he had the idea of bringing live music from original bands to the local area whilst at a friend’s barbecue, the seed for Chilfest was sown.

The 15th anniversary of UEP gave Steve the chance to realise his dream when he decided to stage a concert for the local community to celebrate his business achievements. Originally to be a one-off event, Steve set out to create a top quality music event with all proceeds going to local charity, Rennie Grove Hospice Care.

In July 2013, the Inaugural Chilfest was staged at Pendley Meadow in Tring. Featuring a lively pop night on the Fri-

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This year saw, for the first time at Chilfest, a team of talented performance interpreters who took to the stage with the bands and enthusiastically signed every single song for the benefit of the deaf community.

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Call: always keen to accept new and enter- or maybe St Margaret’s Church, Biscot Mill. We sing a broad members and regularly take taining locally in charitable spectrum of music in 4-part harmony. Come and find out Brian on 01525 841077 whether you are a top tenor, second tenor, baritone or bass. steps by way of recruitment concerts. or

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and newcomers will be Participation in competitions (Don’t worry, you don’t need to be able toLuton read music made extremely welcome by winning at Motors ANDincluding you don’t need to bea aprize Vauxhall employee, pastaor present!) our friendly members. Just Welsh eisteddfod, singing with famous massed military turn up on a Wednesday or, bands in the regular pageants alternatively contact Brian Matthews on 01525-841077. held at the Luton Football Ground during the 1980s, TV

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Helping The Medicine Go Down How to give your pet a tablet From time to time your pet may need to take medicines, but any pet owner will know that this can be easier said than done!

PDSA Vet, Vicki Larkham-Jones, said: “If your pet is prescribed tablets by your vet then it’s important to make sure the entire course is taken. Not completing a course of medication can mean it won’t work as effectively, so your pet could take longer to get better. It’s always best to give your vet a call if you think your pet is fully better part way through a course of medication and are unsure if they need to finish it.”

Some medicines can be given as liquids, but others have to be taken as tablets. Your vet will explain how often you have to give them, whether they can be crushed at all (some pills are less effective if crushed) and if they can be given with food.

The easiest option, if the tablet can be given with food, is to hide it in your pet’s favourite treat, or wrap it in a piece of meat. If the tablet can be crushed then you can mix it in with a portion of their food. All the food must be eaten though, to ensure the full dosage is taken.

Close the mouth and stroke your pet’s throat in a gentle downward motion until they swallow. Once your pet licks their lips, this is a good indication that they have swallowed the tablet. If they are struggling to swallow you can syringe a small amount of water into their mouth to encourage swallowing. It’s a good idea to give your hands a wash afterwards.

Giving liquid medication is a little easier, but quite similar. One person should hold your pet still while the other person administers the medication. This is usually done with a syringe (provided by your vet) and squirted into the side of your pet’s mouth while their head is held level.

When you’re finished, reward your pet with plenty of praise so that they will associate the process with getting something nice at the end!

If this doesn’t work, or the tablet can’t be given with food then it may be best to get someone to help you to give them the tablet.

If you are still having problems, then ask your vet practice for more advice – the medication may even be available in a different form that is easier for you to give.

One person should help to hold your pet still; for small pets they can be placed on a surface (with no danger of falling) and stand behind the pet holding them gently but firmly. For larger dogs, they will need to sit on the floor, ideally against a wall, with someone steadying their body and head to limit movement.

Have a syringe of water ready in case your pet won’t swallow their tablet.

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The second person should gently take hold of the upper jaw of your pet with one hand and tilt it upwards; this naturally opens the mouth slightly. Using their other hand, gently pull your pet’s lower jaw down by placing their fingers on the incisors and drop the tablet onto the tongue, as far back as possible.

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Marriage Tax Are you married or in a civil partnership?

If so, is one of you a non-taxpayer, and the other paying basic 20% tax? If you’ve just answered yes, then you’re one of 4.1million couples due a free £212 a year. @moneysavingexpert This is all about marriage tax allowance, a tax-break introduced in April 2015. I was stunned to find out how few people know about it and the likelihood is you’re in the 80% who haven’t claimed it, so I’m going to tell you how.

Who can get it? You must be married or civil partners. If you’ve lived together for 20 years and have four kids and a dog, you are not eligible. This is a bit of social engineering by the government to have a reward for marriage in the tax system.

One of you must be a non-taxpayer, i.e., usually earning less than £10,600, and the other needs to pay tax at the basic 20% rate, which is currently for those who earn under £42,385. You both must be under 80 (then there’s another tax break).

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How does it work? The non-taxpayer can transfer £1,060 of their personal allowance – that’s the amount you can earn tax-free – to their partner.

Imagine Tyrone earns £10,000 at a garage, and is a non-taxpayer. He can arrange for £1,060 of his tax-free allowance to be transferred to his wife Fizz. So that’s £1,060 of earnings she would’ve paid tax on at 20% that’s now tax free. As 20% of £1,060 is £212, that’s your gain.

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T8 Twin Engine XC90s get a powered  in Volvo’s latest range topper, its twin This means that, depending on the tilt and slide panoramic sunroof, four  engined XC90 T8. road conditions and the drive mode zone climate control with a cooled   With its twin engine set up, it showselected, the T8 can operate in front, glove box, 12.3” active TFT driver   cases the future for Volvo, one of the rear or all-wheel drive. information display, that Orrefors crystal   features of which will be the distinctive It is said to be the safest Volvo ever glass gearlever knob, seven Drive  Thor hammer Mode Settings  headlights you’ll and Adjust find here lighting able Steering  the way.

Force, third-row  It’s built on Volvo’s SPA platform built, and offers the most comprehenair-conditioning, and auxiliary fuel-fired    (Scaleable Product Architecture) which sive standard safety package in the car pre-conditioning heater (allows you to   means it will be used for future cars in industry.

It also features two world-first pre-set the cabin temperature before   the pipeline that we’ll be seeing before safety technologies – Run-off Road getting into the car). XC90 is a very   too long.

Protection and Auto Brake at Junctions spacious, as well as space-efficient,   2015 was Volvo’s best year in the UK – which are part of Volvo’s advanced vehicle. The long wheelbase and the  for 21 years, thanks to the V40 and the suite of intelligent safety systems. comparatively small engine bay – a re  XC60.

Dominating the dash area is the 9 inch sult of Volvo’s decision to only use four Nearly 3,000 XC90s have been sold info module that comes as standard cylinder engines – means cabin space here so far since its relaunch last year and it’s a brilliant piece of kit. It houses is impressive. It’s like a gentlemen’s club as a truly classy top banana true seven pretty well all the functions apart from in there, so quiet and relaxing. It’s as a seater SUV. starting the thing up and it removes business user that you really score with The latest addition to the range is the with one swish of your finger across the this, they say. Because of its low CO2 T8 and the engines (plural) in question black screen the need to clutter up the figure, it qualifies for a 100 per cent first here are Volvo’s T6 petrol unit linked up dash area with randomly sited buttons year allowance, so the entire cost of with an 87hp electric motor, which on and switches. purchase can be written off in the first a 10amp feed found in most UK homes I love it, and my initial foray with the year of ownership. Some cynics might will charge up in three and a half hours. XC90 a while back which left me bafsay for hybrid, read tax dodge, but not The T8 can be driven for up to 27 miles fled in some areas of its use was quickly me of course. on electric power alone – enough for forgotten. If you can operate a tablet, Its clean, minimalist Scandinavian demost people’s daily commute – so this is just as easy. sign sets it apart from its competitors.

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Cinema New Releases THE BOSS CAST: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Kathy Bates, Peter Dinklage, Tyler Labine The Boss is a comedy starring Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids, spy) who plays Michelle Darnell.

She’s an industry leader serving a prison sentence after being caught for insider trading.

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CAST: Brit Marling, Hailee Steinfeld, Sam Worthington, Amy Nuttal, Muna Otaru, Kyle Soller Left isolated and alone after their men have been called to the battle fields, three women fight for survival when two marauding Yankee scouts discover their whereabouts. A gripping drama set during the American Civil War. Augusta is forced to leave her farm in search of medicine for her younger sister; she encounters two lecherous soldiers from the Union Army. After they discover their home, the two sisters and their African American slave Mad defend all that they hold dear. They soon discover that they are fighting for much more than their home with the men’s true intentions becomes clear.

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WARDEN AFTERNOON CLUB

FLEXERCISE EXERCISE

Meets every Tuesday 2 - 4pm Warden Hill Community Centre (rear of the Warden Tavern) We are a recently established group of friendly ladies and gentlemen who meet weekly for companionship, activities and refreshments. If you would like some company, or know someone who would benefit from joining us, please come along any Tuesday - everyone is very welcome.

For more information contact Sue on 07706895444 or email sueblee@hotmail.co.uk

Thursday 2 -3 £3.50 Warden Hill Community Centre Wycombe Way LU3 2BW Gentle Exercise for Older People Men and Women Funded by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation’s London Luton Airport Ltd Fund

For more information visit www. lutonculture.com/luton-libraries or call 01582 547 418 BREAKOUT SOCIAL CLUB

5TH STOPSLEY GUIDES Guides is our section for girls aged 10 to 14.

By becoming part of a worldwide community of girls who learn together and share skills and experiences, Guides have the chance to get out there and do something really different.

Members take part in a wide range of exciting activities at their regular

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With No jumping about or running around, the class includes low impact and every exercise you will be faced with will have a specific benefit to your body and your unique make up.

In every session you will be faced with challenges on your core, your balance and your strength and more.

You know what they say - ‘use it or lose it’.

The class is aimed at improving and maintaining flexibility and balance, thus enabling you to be confident and enjoy life.

For more info Tel Lorraine 07868 030540

Stockwood Discovery Centre

designs with contemporary dance theatre choreography.

Performed by Jean Abreu Dance

The Spirit Of Carnival 1st Jun – 1st Jul. Free An exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversary of Luton International Carnival. Catch a glimpse of the past, present and future of the art of carnival in Luton. Presented by UK Centre for Carnival Arts.

Comedy Bar Every Third Friday Of The Month, 8pm £5, 16+ Resident MC Jake Pickford hosts an evening of open-mic comedy from the nation’s up and coming talent.

The Brick Kingdom 23rd Jul - 4th Sept Adult: £4, Child: £3, Group of 4: £12, Group of 6: £15 An exhibition of medieval fantasy models in LEGO® bricks

Coke Studio Films: Pakistan, The Sound Of The Nation 14th Jun, 12th Jul, 7.30pm £6, 12+ This critically-acclaimed fusion music series, covers everything from eastern classical and folk to contemporary hip hop and pop.

Presented by Runaway Media

Arts Award Summer School Mon 25th - Fri 29th Jul 9.15am - 4pm £115 For The Week. Ages 7-11 A week of fun! Take part in arts and craft activities and achieve an Arts Award at the same time.

Introductory level Arts Awards available: Discover or Explore Afternoon Of Discovery Every third Friday of the month, 2pm. £7 / £5 conc Enjoy afternoon tea and a short talk on local history. Booking essential.

HAT FACTORY Designer Makers Fair 11th Jun 11am. Free entry Vendor tables available - £15 Performance: Utter! Lutonia 11 2nd Jun, 8.30pm £5 / £3 conc Join us in the Hat Factory basement as UTTER! Lutonia 11 brings the best international and local spoken-word talent to Luton.

A Thread Thu 9th Jun, 7.30Pm £10 / £8 Conc,16+ This intoxicating performance brings together striking geometric set

Unplugged Every Friday from May, 8pm Connors Café Bar at Hat Factory Free entry Friday nights at Conners. Join us for Unplugged, acoustic music sessions, evening meals and 2 – 4 – 1 cocktails all night. See website for performing artist

Library Theatre 1st Jun, 11.30am & 2pm Half Term Show Bad Guys Wed 1st Jun, 11.30am & 2pm Library Theatre £7, Ages 5-11 Join Comedy Club 4 Kids & CBeebies stars, the Three Half Pints, as they trip and stumble their way through a comic misadventure packed with songs, slapstick and silliness.

Presented by Blunderbus Black Is The Colour Of My Voice The Nina Simone Soul Sessions 10th Jun, 7.30pm £10 / £8 Conc,14+ Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, the performance follows a successful jazz singer and civil rights activist.

Written and performed by Apphia Campbell Los Pacaminos Featuring Paul Young 17th Jun, 8pm £17.50 Los Pacaminos, featuring the legendary Paul Young, play the very best in Tex Mex Border music from The Texas Tornadoes and Ry Cooder to Los Lobos and Roy Orbsion.

What She Said 18th Jun, 7.30pm £10 / £8 Conc Imagine a night of dance, comedy, revelation and celebration.

To be honest even we have questioned the formula.

Presented by Next Generation Youth Theatre Timehop 23rd Jul, 7pm £8 / £6 Conc A story about a young girl who is lost in a time where faces are familiar yet music and trends seem unimaginable.

Presented by Next Generation Youth Theatre

Sorcerer’s Apprentice 26th Jun, 11.30am & 2.30pm £7, Ages 3-7 This delightful new show comes to life with an irresitable blend of music, puppetry and storytelling.

There’s also an enchanting toy shop setting filled with all sorts of magical surprises!

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BOOKSTART RHYME TIME Babies, toddlers and grown-ups can enjoy rhymes and stories together.

Duration 30 mins. Term-time only.

Luton Central Library: Sun 11.30am, Tue 11am, Thu 11am Lewsey Library: Mon 2.15pm Stopsley Library: Wed 9.30 am, Thu 2.15pm Leagrave Library: Wed 9.30am & 10.30am Marsh Farm Library: Tue 2.15pm, Thu 10.15am FAMILY FUN TIME A chance for families to enjoy stories, craft and fun together.

Every other Saturday.

Duration 45 mins Luton Central Library: Sat 11am Stopsley Library: Sat 2.15pm Leagrave Library: Sat 11am Marsh Farm Library: Sat 2.15pm HOMEWORK HELP Homework helpers support school children to complete their homework for themselves.

Duration 3 hours. Term-time only.

Luton Central Library: Sat 2pm Lewsey Library: Sat 2pm Stopsley Library: Sat 10am Leagrave Library: Sat 2pm Marsh Farm Library: Sat 10am

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THE LIBRARY GAMES LEGO® Takeover for children aged 8+. Duration 1 hour.

Luton Central Library: Mon 4pm Lewsey Library: Tue 4pm Stopsley Library: Tue 4pm Leagrave Library: Thu 4pm Yu-Gi-Oh trading game play for 11+. Duration 2 hours.

Lewsey Library: Wed 4pm Leagrave Library: Thu 5pm Board Game Bonanza sessions for the whole family. Duration 1 hour Lewsey Library: Thu 4pm CREATIVE COLOURING TUESDAYS, 2PM Leagrave Library Free Reduce stress and create beautiful designs. No artistic talent needed.

MEET THE BFG

Sat 16th Jul 9.30am - luton central library 11am - leagrave library 2.15Pm - marsh farm library Free, no need to book Take part in The Big Friendly Read; borrow books and earn rewards ranging from limited edition Quentin Blake collector cards complete with stinky ink, to certificates and medals.

There’s plenty more mischief and mayhem throughout the holiday featuring Roald Dahl’s best-loved characters, as well as a visit by Horrid Henry, and a chance to hold real live creatures brought to us by Animal Edutainment.

The Big Friendly Read is for ages 4 -12. Younger children can take part in a mini challenge, whilst older ones are invited to take part in ImagiNation reading challenge.

Contact your local library for details.

Not able to take part in Keech Colour Dash?

Why not come along to one of their other events?

Friends of Keech Hospice Summer Fayre: 11th June, Barton-le-Clay Celebrate summer the traditional way. Teas, refreshments, BBQ, side stalls

Keech Fest 25th Birthday Bash: 11th September, Luton

Come and join us on the hospice grounds for a fun packed day of live music, craft stalls, aternoon tea, BBQ, cakes, plant stalls, entertainment, face painting, bouncy castle and lots more.

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF CARE

REGISTRATION Adult runner: £20 Child runner (Under 16): £10 Registration for runners includes: event entry, sunglasses, t-shirt, 3 x colour pouches, medal and goody bag on completion.

Colour Bandits: £10 – all ages Registration for Bandits includes: sunglasses, t-shirt, medal and entry into one of seven Bandit stations around the route to add the colour.

Suggested sponsorship target per person £50 Registration on the day open from: 10.00am Event start: 11.00am To sign up or for more information phone 01582 707940 or visit keech.org.uk/colourdash

SUNDAY 17 JULY 2016 WIGMORE VALLEY PARK

EATON GREEN ROAD LUTON LU2 9JB

Registered Charity No. 1035089

Tel: 01582 492339 info@keech.org.uk www.keech.org.uk

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