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MD and EditorEVENTS and venues Magazine

Dear Readers,

I can’t believe that it was the pre Christmas issue last year when I last introduced the magazine here on page 3. Many thanks to Amanda for doing the honours in the meantime.

Well here we are again - perhaps the most exciting months aheadwith July playing host to the Annual Carnival on Saturday 12th Julyat Parsons Close Recreation Ground and then we have the Linslade Canal Festive on Saturday 26th July at Tiddenfoot Waterside Park.

August of course heralds school holidays - so it’s fun in the sun all the way!

Check out the bulletin board on pages 24 and 25 for a myriad of other events and summertime inspired going ons.

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Editor and Advertising SalesChristopher Green077 0220 7222email:[email protected]

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Cover pictureNestled in Pulford Road off Church Square the cottage pictured and the adjoining cottages date from 1783 and were then owned by the Ashwell family (Ashwell Street and the Ashwell Arms were named after them).The cottages were bought by the De Rothchilds in the late1870’s - the end cottagebeing home to the head groom of the local De Rothchild’s Stud Farm. The lane next door to the end cottage was the rear entrance to Leighton House (site now occupiedby Wilkinsons Store) and would have been used by visiting guests, dignatries and even royals in their horse and carrriages when visiting Leighton House which was a grand residence where Baron Ferdinand De Rothchild lived while Waddesdon Manor was being built. *The E&v Magazine is indebted to the Leighton Buzzard £ District Archaeological& Historical Society for this information.

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Published byEVENTS and venues Magazines LtdBridge House Bridge StreetLeighton Buzzard LU7 1EBTelephone 01525 852762Mobile: 077 0220 7222email: [email protected]

MD and EditorEVENTS and venues Magazine

Dear Readers,

I can’t believe that it was the pre Christmas issue last year when I last introduced the magazine here on page 3. Many thanks to Amanda for doing the honours in the meantime.

Well here we are again - perhaps the most exciting months aheadwith July playing host to the Annual Carnival on Saturday 12th Julyat Parsons Close Recreation Ground and then we have the Linslade Canal Festive on Saturday 26th July at Tiddenfoot Waterside Park.

August of course heralds school holidays - so it’s fun in the sun all the way!

Check out the bulletin board on pages 24 and 25 for a myriad of other events and summertime inspired going ons.

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Editorial CoordinatorAmanda Harrison 077 2969 1105email:[email protected]

Editor and Advertising SalesChristopher Green077 0220 7222email:[email protected]

Like us on Facebookwww.

facebook.com/Eventsandvenuesor follow us on

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All advertisements are printed in good faith, however Events and Venues Magazines Ltd cannot take responsibility for the contents of the adverts or the services provided by the advertisers. Reproduction in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited

Graphic DesignJulia LondEagle Graphics Printersemail: [email protected]

NOW OPEN

We run workshops for individuals / small groups and workshops can be tailored for your own business. We support this with improvement tools to help you realise results, and coaching to keep you supported as you go through change.

...answered yes? enapay can help!

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INSPIRING PEOPLE GROWTH Are you seeking to improveyour own motivation?

Cover pictureNestled in Pulford Road off Church Square the cottage pictured and the adjoining cottages date from 1783 and were then owned by the Ashwell family (Ashwell Street and the Ashwell Arms were named after them).The cottages were bought by the De Rothchilds in the late1870’s - the end cottagebeing home to the head groom of the local De Rothchild’s Stud Farm. The lane next door to the end cottage was the rear entrance to Leighton House (site now occupiedby Wilkinsons Store) and would have been used by visiting guests, dignatries and even royals in their horse and carrriages when visiting Leighton House which was a grand residence where Baron Ferdinand De Rothchild lived while Waddesdon Manor was being built. *The E&v Magazine is indebted to the Leighton Buzzard £ District Archaeological& Historical Society for this information.

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Leighton Corinthians Youth Football Club are the longest running youth football club in Leighton Buzzard, they run teams from u7 through to u18. The Chartered Standard Award winning club boasts a fantastic team of committee members and managers and is going from strength to strength. They currently play at Tilsworth and have big plans for their clubhouse, which will include a cafe and a classroom!

Leighton Corinthians are one of the most established junior clubs within the town and pride themselves on offering affordable football. They have been running for over 40 years and cater for all abilities, giving every player a fair amount of game time. All the coaches are level 1 or higher FA approved qualified coaches who run mid-week training sessions and matches at weekends. The club holds many events like family quiz nights, Christmas party and also organised outings. There is an end of season internal

club tournament and every player receives a trophy/medal at the end of each season for taking part. This season’s Awards Evening was held in the MK Dons Ballroom!

NEW GIRLS TEAM

Leighton Corinthians Football Club are now recruiting for a new girls team. They are looking for girls from school years 3 and 4 to form an under 10’s team to play 5 aside from September 2014.

If your daughter is interested in coming along for a free trial session then please contact Darren Lapworth on 07538 010523 or 01525 854468.

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Leighton Corinthians are also looking for sponsors so if you have a business or know someone that does

Leighton Corinthiansa club that is moving in the right direction – UP!

who may be interested in sponsoring then please get in touch. Sponsors will not only have their names on the kit but the team will also have a photo taken at their place of work and this will be publicised in the LBO. You will also have your company advertised on any flyers and on the website and will receive VIP tickets to any club events.

For more information please take a look at their website at www.pitchero.com/clubs/leightoncorinthianyouthclubfc


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11am-5pm, Tiddenfoot Waterside Park, LinsladeThis popular, FREE community event will once again be taking place in Tiddenfoot Waterside Park, Linslade, Bedfordshire one of the town’s most picturesque green spaces with easy access to the Grand Union Canal.

The event promotes arts and crafts specifically showcasing the cottage industries as well as raising the profile of life on the canal.

Baskets, Bee Skeps, Besom Brooms, Love spoons and Trugs are just some of the traditional rural skills that will be demonstrated giving visitors the opportunity to see first-hand how these specialist skills are being kept alive.

Up to one hundred stalls will be selling a diverse selection of handcrafted products from jewellery, cards, paintings, hand turned wood items to teddy bears and jams.

A programme of live music, Morris Dancing and activities will provide entertainment and fun for all the family. Historic and working narrow boats as well as pleasure boat trips, will provide a colourful and vibrant attraction down along the canal.

Linslade Canal FestivalSaturday 26 July

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Saturday 26 July11.00am - 5.00pmTiddenfoot Waterside Park, Linslade LU7 2AE

Live Music &EntertainmentArts & Crafts

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Pony RidesBirds of BraySponsored by Ark House Vets

Narrow boatsCanal Boat Trips

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If you are looking to invest in a new kitchen orbedroom, and refuse to compromise on quality andgood design, yet still demand value for money, then

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Over the years after I left Boarding School and joined the Royal Navy things just did not seem to get any better and then I was in civvy street and having to work for my living, it was then I managed to get into a business I enjoyed. Inspection and I eventually, surprise, surprise took my examination to become and Industrial Radiologist and even more surprise I passed ‘cum laude’ now that was more of a shock than a surprise, I went on to lecture on Radiology for five years and managed to start to string more and more words together, and found I enjoyed writing and managed to write over 50 articles for Journals of Societies and Institutions of which I was a member.

Living in South Africa for about 23 years I was nearing the dreaded moment of retirement, and realised I would have to do something to pass the time and to keep the ‘Leetle Grey Cell’s’ working, so I began by writing some very short

stories which eventually became longer as I continued to write, at last I managed a children’s story inspired on my family’s life of living in Bletchley Park, where there was a lake with an Island, so the titles of the books became ‘Island of Secrets 1, 2, 3 and 4. The children whose parents work at Bletchley Park are evacuated from London during WWII and living with their Grand Parents near a lake with an Island, which just happened to have a Time Machine hidden in a cave.

The children have Projects from school and in Book 1 they go to see what happened at Agincourt, book 2 is the Armada, book 3 into the future to the year 2080 and Dunkirk and at the moment I am in the process of book 4 which is about Black Beard the Pirate and once more into the future to the year 2080 where they try to find the family of a young girl, who got trapped in the year 2011 and they rescued her and now she lives with them.”

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What you will also get is good old fashioned servicewith a no obligation design and quotation from

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Zen Update

Zen, our Dogs for the Disabled pup, is now 6 months old and still growing. He has lost all his puppy teeth and now has a good set of adult teeth!!

He has visited Pulfords School and was warmly welcomed by staff and children alike. Not one child was afraid of him and he got lots of cuddles.

We had a very successful stall at the May Day doing a soft toy tombola. Zen again received cuddles from lots of children and

we were able to answer lots of questions about the charity. Zen was not bothered by the explosions from the stunt show but was himself a little noisy at times!!!!

We have given two talks this month one to the Riverside WI and the other to Stanbridge and Tillsworth Cubs. Zen behaved well on both occasions.

His last visit was to Petersfield Hospital in Hampshire where he was a big hit with both staff and patients alike.

He performed well in the ring during the Dogs for the Disabled d e m o n s t r a t i o n at the Stoneleigh Fun Day.

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Linslade was a small village that had migrated from its original location nearer Heath and Reach, to arise around the ‘Leighton Buzzard’ railway station in the mid 19th Century, and become a Victorian railway town. The area between the canal and the river Lovat (now called the Ousel) was an industrial area because of the access to the canal for easy transportation of goods. One company situated there was Morgan & Co., who built wagons, carriages and bespoke car bodies. Their expertise with wooden construction caused them to become involved in The Great War 1914-18 in building one of the first proper ‘bombers’ for our armed forces.

When the First World War (WW1) began in 1914, the technology of the aircraft was very, very crude indeed. The Wright brothers in the USA had only just conquered the problem of ‘lift’ in the USA. But there is nothing like a war to accelerate and improve technology. At first aircraft were just used as ‘spotters’ for the artillery and enemy troop positions. By 1917 the crude aircraft had advanced in

huge strides and could now fly for many hours and carry huge loads. This led to the development of the ‘bomber’. The Vickers Aeroplane Company who originated from Erith in Kent were tasked with building a twin-engined bomber (one of the first) capable of reaching Berlin.

Rex Pierson designed the Vickers Vimy at Brooklands Vicker’s factory, Weybridge, and set about getting it built. An original order of 1,130 was made by the War Department and by then production had been farmed out to over seventeen different locations. This was because the small factory at Brooklands simply could not cope. These were mostly small carpentry firms or coach-builders as the construction was originally of wood covered in fabric. One of these was the coach building firm of Morgan and Co. of Linslade. Their factory was situated by the side of the canal where the Tesco supermarket now is. Morgans built just 40 of these huge bi-planes (two wings, one mounted above the other). Various engines were fitted, from Fiat A12; Sunbeam Maoris; Hispano Suizas; but

those made in Linslade had Rolls Royce Eagle Mk8s. The completed aircraft’s fuselage were transported on horse and carts, with the wings following on another cart, to Scotts Field by Townland Farm just south of Pages Park on Billington Road. Today this is the Sandhills Estate. They were assembled on this field and then flown off for delivery to the RAF.

The RAF was not formed until 1918 at the end of WW1. The reason that the Vickers Vimy went to the RAF and not the Royal Flying Corps was simply because the aircraft was too late for the war. It never flew on any WW1 sorties in anger. The order of 1,130 was mostly cancelled. It was not ready for full Squadron service until 1919 but did eventually become the front-line bomber of the RAF until the early 1930s. By then the Rolls Royce ‘Eagle’ engines had been replaced by the more powerful ‘Napier Lion’.

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of 1917. The Vimy took us from wooden stringbags to metal mono-construction, from pram-wheel undercarriage to proper sprung oleo legs.

Whilst the Vimy did not take park in WW1, it did gain some very important World Records FIRSTs, Alcock & Browns 1919 flight across the Atlantic was first; followed by the 1920 flight from London to Capetown in a Vimy Commercial by Broome and Cockerell; and then London to Sydney by two Australian pilots, Ross Smith and Keith Smith, taking 28 days. These epic flights carved out the eventual

civilian flight-paths for Imperial Airways which we still use today.

So those aircraft built in Linslade were the

fore-runners of a very great line. If you want to see a Vimy in the raw, there is one on display in the RAF Museum at Hendon. In the 1980’s a replica was built and flown (fitted with American Chrysler car engines) and is now on display at the Brooklands Museum in Weybridge.

For more information obtain a copy of C.F. Andrews book “Vickers Aircraft” by Putnam.

Neil Cairns: “You can identify an aircraft enthusiast by the fact they use the correct title of

‘aircraft’ and not ‘aeroplane’ or ‘airplane’; a ‘plane’ is a surface, and ‘aeroplane’

a surface that produces ‘lift’, ie a wing.”


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Leighton Buzzard Concerts in the Park

2014 Sunday Concert Dates 3pm to 5pm except evening concert on 10 August 1 June - Bradwell Silver Band 8 June - James Goff Big Band 15 June - Ampthill Town Band 22 June - Bedford Concert Brass 29 June - Milton Keynes Brass 6 July - Harmony 13 July - South Beds Concert Band 20 July - St Albans City Band 27 July - Kidlington Concert Brass 3 August - Fenny Stompers Jazz Band 10 August - Leighton Linslade Concert Band

10 August - The Heath Band (Evening 6.30 - 9pm) 17 August - Hitchin Band 31 August - Dunstable Town Band 24 August Bank Holiday - No concert 7 September - City Brass Ensemble 14 September - Watford Band

Bandstand Summer Band ConcertsParson’s Close Recreation Ground There are free concerts in the park on many Sundays throughout the summer. They begin on the first Sunday afternoon in June and continue throughout the summer until the first Sunday in September.

These are arranged by Leighton-Linslade Town Council. The concerts feature top brass and silver bands from the surrounding counties.

The concerts are held at the bandstand in Parson’s Close Recreation Ground in the centre of Leighton Buzzard.

Most concerts are in the afternoon between 3pm and 5pm but one or two are sometimes held in the evening between 6.30pm and 9.00pm.

Parson’s Close Recreation Ground is adjacent to the High Street. There is a large car park nearby.

Admission is free and there will be a short interval for refreshments.


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Pilkington Activ Blue, Pilkington Activ Bronze

and Pilkington Activ SunShade combine the

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with solar control and good light transmission.

In summer months, glass with solar controlcan help prevent heat ‘build up’ by signi�cantlyreducing the amount of heat allowed to pass intoyour conservatory.

You may not realise it but simply replacing yourplastic roof with a new glass roof, incorporatingPlikington Activ self-cleaning glass, will have a

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When �tted with the revolutionary Pilkington Activ glassand low-emissivity (low-e) Pilkington K Glass , your newly

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in September.

Tring Market Auctions is delighted to announce the return of BBC One’s Flog It to the sale rooms on Friday 25th July.

Flog It held a valuation day on Thursday 26th June at Wrest Park House, Silsoe where the public were invited to bring along up to three antiques or collectables to have them valued free of charge by a team of experts.

Items selected for inclusion in the Flog It series will have been sent to Tring Market Auctions, Brook Street, Tring to go under the hammer on the Friday 25th July.

The sale will start at 11am and viewing is available until 9am that morning.

The five editions of Flog It recorded at Wrest Park House and Gardens and Tring Market Auctions will be broadcast as part of the 13th series of the antiques show.

Tring Market Auctions, Brook Street Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5EF

Telephone: 01442 826446 Fax: 01442 890927 Email: sales@tringmarket auctions.co.uk

Flog It presenter, Paul Martin

NHS Blood DonationIt’s easy to become a blood donor – just go to the website at www.blood.co.uk to find out more and to read some amazing stories of how blood donation has really helped to save lives.

Blood is something we all expect to be there for us when we need it, yet only 4% of us give blood. Many people would not be alive today if it wasn’t for the generosity of blood donors. Each blood donation can help as many as 3 people. 100 donations equates to 47 litres of blood. Blood stocks always fall during a major event such as the World Cup and throughout the summer with people going away on holidays and missing donating.

Anyone aged between 17-65, weighing more than 50 kg (7 stone 12lbs) and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor.

The next donor sessions in our area are as follows:Wednesday 16 July Leighton Buzzard Scout Association Hall Grovebury Road, LU7 4SW

Monday 28 July Mobile Unit at Tesco Store Vimy Road, LU7 1ER

Wednesday 13 August Brooklands Club Hall Garden Leys Off Brooklands Drive, LU7 3PQ

Tuesday 26 August Leighton Buzzard Scout Association Hall Grovebury Road, LU7 4SW

Do Something Amazing... Give Blood

For more information, to register as a donor or to find out where other local donor sessions are being held please take a look at the website www.blood.co.uk or alternatively you can call 0300 123 23 23. Please pass this information on if you know someone who would be prepared to do something amazing and give blood.


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Ruth Walker is a Leighton Buzzard housewife who is now an incredible successful martial arts champion, and now better known as the Warrior Princess.

Five years ago the single mum of two decided to swap her life of comfort for a life in the ring after splitting up from her husband. She never dreamed it would lead to the life she leads today. Ruth’s new hobby quickly turned into an obsession as she began to compete – going on to claim the Southern Area crown after just a few months closely followed by the English Title.

Originally training just one night a week, she now trains for two sessions a day, 5/6 days a week with a mixture of strength/conditioning exercises and Muay Thai group classes as well as being a busy mum to her two sons and working in a couple of local schools.

Ruth Walker Takes Home British Muay Thai Kick Boxing Title

Ruth fought on the D-Struction Show in Milton Keynes on 31 May 2014. The show was a great success and one of the first in Milton Keynes for a long time. Hopefully the success of this show will lead

Meet Leighton Buzzard’s very own Warrior Princess

to more local events like this. Ruth is used to travelling all over the country for fights and it was no doubt a great relief to fight nearer to home in front of her own fans for once.

The title win for Ruth caps off a great year so far with this being her second title win in as many fights and within the space of a month. She beat a game and dangerous opponent in great fashion to capture the British Muay Thai 55kg Title. With a performance like this Ruth is now looking for European glory in September and maybe even a World Title in November.

Ruth now trains beginners right though to fighters competing at international level. She is based at The Fighter Factory which is based in the Fitness Academy in Aylesbury.

Ruth is overwhelmed by the amount of interest and support she has received from the local community through local Facebook pages and would like to thank everyone for their continued support.

Ruth would also like to take this opportunity to thank her two sponsors Shave Club UK and Home Detox UK. She is always on the lookout for new local sponsors and if you are interested then please contact Ruth through her Facebook page Ruth Walker (Warrior Princess) for more details.

We here at the E&v wish her the best of luck and look forward to following her and bringing you news of these title fights later in the year.

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Wines that will be perfect to relax in the garden with over summer could be heading to you if you can answer this question correctly.......Which grape variety is the most well known for being produced in Argentina?a) Merlot b) Malbec c) Chardonnay To enter the competition simply email your name and contact details to: [email protected] before Friday 18th July. Rules and conditions: Entrants must be over 16 years of age. Only one entry per household. Winner will be noti�ed and no correspondence can be entered into. The editors decision is �nal - and good luck!

Majestic is a wine store ready to cater to any of your wine and beer needs and as a case merchant (minimum purchase of 6 bottles, any mix) they have a huge selection at fantastic prices! They have a range of amazingly a�ordable wines, starting from £4.99 all the way to Fine Wine perfect for special occasions.

One of the highlights of any Majestic store is the tasting counter and theirs is no di�erent. Pop in to visit the tasting corner where you can come and try a selection of wines. The choices are regularly changed so there is always something new to try. The weekends are a great time to come in as they often have 'Sparkling Saturdays' where they pick some fantastic �zz to try. Or if you are keen to learn more about wine, why not sign up to one of the free wine tastings? For more information and to see what's open today, please visit their store web page. www.majestic.co.uk/leighton-buzzard

WIN A CASE OF WINE worth over £40.00!The Events & Venues magazine has teamed up with the Majestic Wine Warehouse and have created a competition for a reader to win a case of wine!

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Wines that will be perfect to relax in the garden with over the summer could be heading your way if you can answer this question correctly....Which grape variety is the most well known for being produced in Argentina?a) Merlot b) Malbec c) Chardonnay To enter the competition simply email your name and contact details to: [email protected] before Friday 18th July. Rules and conditions: Entrants must be over 18 years of age. Only one entry per household. Winner will be noti�ed and no correspondence can be entered into. The editors decision is �nal - and good luck!

Majestic is a wine store ready to cater to any of your wine and beer needs and as a case merchant (minimum purchase of 6 bottles, any mix) they have a huge selection at fantastic prices! They have a range of amazingly a�ordable wines, starting from £4.99 all the way to Fine Wine perfect for special occasions.One of the highlights of any Majestic store is the tasting counter and theirs is no di�erent. Pop in to visit the tasting corner where you can come and try a selection of wines. The choices are regularly changed so there is always something new to try. The weekends are a great time to come in as they often have 'Sparkling Saturdays' where they pick some fantastic �zz to try.Or if you are keen to learn more about wine, why not sign up to one of the free wine tastings? For more information and to see what's open today, please visit their store web page. www.majestic.co.uk/leighton-buzzard



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Wines that will be perfect to relax in the garden with over the summer could be heading your way if you can answer this question correctly....Which grape variety is the most well known for being produced in Argentina?a) Merlot b) Malbec c) Chardonnay To enter the competition simply email your name and contact details to: [email protected] before Friday 18th July. Rules and conditions: Entrants must be over 18 years of age. Only one entry per household. Winner will be noti�ed and no correspondence can be entered into. The editors decision is �nal - and good luck!

Majestic is a wine store ready to cater to any of your wine and beer needs and as a case merchant (minimum purchase of 6 bottles, any mix) they have a huge selection at fantastic prices! They have a range of amazingly a�ordable wines, starting from £4.99 all the way to Fine Wine perfect for special occasions.One of the highlights of any Majestic store is the tasting counter and theirs is no di�erent. Pop in to visit the tasting corner where you can come and try a selection of wines. The choices are regularly changed so there is always something new to try. The weekends are a great time to come in as they often have 'Sparkling Saturdays' where they pick some fantastic �zz to try.Or if you are keen to learn more about wine, why not sign up to one of the free wine tastings? For more information and to see what's open today, please visit their store web page. www.majestic.co.uk/leighton-buzzard



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11am - 5pm Parsons Close Recreation Ground

This year’s Carnival theme is FAIRy TALESA message from the Carnival Committee Chairman – Mark Freeman

“Carnival time has come round again, where did the last year go? Please give the performers in the arena your support and cheer them on. Also show your support to our stall holders, enjoy the rides and sideshows, have a drink or a snack, and have a good time. My committee volunteers give their time to provide a full day of entertainment for you. Please enjoy it.”

The Carnival Funfair will be in the Lower Field at Parsons Close Recreation Ground for three days. Opening times – Friday 11th July 4pm – 9pm, Saturday 12th July 11am – 8pm and Sunday 13th July 2pm – 7pm

There will be plenty of entertainment in the main arena including Nexus Pipe and Drum Corps, Leighton Buzzard Children’s Theatre, Tenacity and a gymnastic display from Harlequin to name but a few.

This year’s Carnival Queen is Jane Hiles who was also Carnival Queen back in 1964 (as Jane Fisher). She will be joined on the Royalty float in the Carnival procession by the Princesses Molly and Rebecca.

THE CARNIVAL NEEDS yOU

Next year’s Carnival will be on Saturday 11th July 2015. The Carnival is organised by a very small group of people in their spare time. They need more help to spread the load, without more people the Carnival may not continue in its present form. If you would like to offer to help in any way please contact Mark on 01525 379216 or visit the website at www.leightoncarnival.co.uk

Leighton-Linslade Carnival 12 July 2014

Carnival Procession: The Procession leaves Cedars Upper School at 12 noon and follows the route on the map below. Please come and cheer the procession on, encourage those who have put their time and effort into decorating floats and be extra generous in your contributions into the collection buckets and tins.

Route: Cedars School, Mentmore Road, Wing Road, Leighton Road, West Street, Leston Road, Hockliffe Stret, Hockliffe Road, Brooklands Drive, Brooklands Avenue, Stanbridge Road, Lake Street, Grove Road, Parsons Close Recreation Ground.

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FRIDAY CLUB SINGERSThe Friday Club Singers meet every Tuesday at The Friends Meeting House on North Street, Leighton Buzzard at 3.15pm – 4.45pm.The current singers are all members of the popular Friday Club here in Leighton Buzzard – hence the name. (Which confused me as well!! Amanda) The group are always happy to welcome new members, singers or musicians, of all abilities and ages and are especially looking for someone who may be able to accompany them by playing the keyboard or guitar. So if you enjoy singing or can play a musical instrument then why not join this incredibly friendly and talented group. A great way to meet new friends and have fun! For more information please contact Diane Jackson on 01525 373924 or pop along to The Friends Meeting House on a Tuesday.


1 Enterprise Way, Grovebury Road,

Leighton Buzzard LU7 4SW

Telephone 01525 374100

Open: Monday 9,00am to 7.00pm, Tuesday 9.00am to 5.00pm,Wednesday 7.00am to 5.00pm, Thursday 9.00am to 7.00pm and Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. Saturday 9:00 to 1.00pm by arrangement.

Next best thing to healthy, natural teeth. Strong and stable, a dental implant restores a lost tooth so that it looks, feels, �ts and functions like a natural tooth. Other options can lead to bone deterioration, and may interfere with eating, smiling, speaking and other activities of everyday life.Built to last, dental implants are a long-term solution. Traditional, tooth-supported dental bridges only last �ve to seven years, and with proper care often more than 10 years, but at some point they may need to be replaced. While dental implants may need periodic adjustments, they can last a lifetime.

Enjoy life without worrying about your teeth!No need to stay home or feel uncomfortable in public, embarrassed because your smile looks di�erent, or worrying that missing teeth will limit your ability to join in the fun or that removable dentures or tooth-supported replacement teeth will loosen or fall out when you talk, eat or laugh. Teeth restored with dental implants are teeth that let you, not your teeth, lead your life.Retain your natural face shape, and smile. A face without teeth can sag and appear sunken and sad. Dental implants allow you to maintain the natural shape of your face and smile.Protect healthy bone. Leaving empty spaces in your mouth after losing one or more teeth can lead to additional health issues, such as the loss and deterioration of some of your jawbone. When it is not being used to support a natural tooth, the jawbone deteriorates, losing its strength and �rmness. Dental implants are the only dental restoration option that preserves and stimulates natural bone, actually helping to stimulate bone growth and prevent bone loss.

More predictable than other repair and restoration methods. Dental implant treatment has a track record of reliable, long-term successful outcomes and is often considered “more predictable” than other treatments to repair or replace missing teeth, including bridgework, removable appliances and retreatment of failing root canal (endodontic) therapy. Get in touch for a free of charge 10 minute assessment to discuss how implants could change your life!


Dental Implants …..Keep your teeth in your mouth – not in a cup!Why consider dental implants?


1 Enterprise Way, Grovebury Road,

Leighton Buzzard LU7 4SW

Telephone 01525 374100

Open: Monday 9,00am to 7.00pm, Tuesday 9.00am to 5.00pm,Wednesday 7.00am to 5.00pm, Thursday 9.00am to 7.00pm and Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. Saturday 9:00 to 1.00pm by arrangement.

Next best thing to healthy, natural teeth. Strong and stable, a dental implant restores a lost tooth so that it looks, feels, �ts and functions like a natural tooth. Other options can lead to bone deterioration, and may interfere with eating, smiling, speaking and other activities of everyday life.Built to last, dental implants are a long-term solution. Traditional, tooth-supported dental bridges only last �ve to seven years, and with proper care often more than 10 years, but at some point they may need to be replaced. While dental implants may need periodic adjustments, they can last a lifetime.

Enjoy life without worrying about your teeth!No need to stay home or feel uncomfortable in public, embarrassed because your smile looks di�erent, or worrying that missing teeth will limit your ability to join in the fun or that removable dentures or tooth-supported replacement teeth will loosen or fall out when you talk, eat or laugh. Teeth restored with dental implants are teeth that let you, not your teeth, lead your life.Retain your natural face shape, and smile. A face without teeth can sag and appear sunken and sad. Dental implants allow you to maintain the natural shape of your face and smile.Protect healthy bone. Leaving empty spaces in your mouth after losing one or more teeth can lead to additional health issues, such as the loss and deterioration of some of your jawbone. When it is not being used to support a natural tooth, the jawbone deteriorates, losing its strength and �rmness. Dental implants are the only dental restoration option that preserves and stimulates natural bone, actually helping to stimulate bone growth and prevent bone loss.

More predictable than other repair and restoration methods. Dental implant treatment has a track record of reliable, long-term successful outcomes and is often considered “more predictable” than other treatments to repair or replace missing teeth, including bridgework, removable appliances and retreatment of failing root canal (endodontic) therapy. Get in touch for a free of charge 10 minute assessment to discuss how implants could change your life!


Dental Implants …..Keep your teeth in your mouth – not in a cup!Why consider dental implants?


51 High Street, Soulbury, Leighton Buzzard,Beds LU7 0BT Telephone 01525 270433

Enjoy the summer...with a visit to The Boot at Soulbury.A warm welcome awaits along with exceptional food and ne wines all served in the comfortable surroundings of a traditional village inn.

Open: Mon, Tues and Wed 11.00am to 3.00pm & 5.00pm to 11.00pm. Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun open all day 11.00am to 11.00pm.

For your added pleasure whynot relax with friends and family and

enjoy a choice of summer foods and drinks on our

raised decking in the garden, whilst taking in the beautiful surrounding

countryside.

Workhouse in Leighton BuzzardInspired by my daughter’s homework I thought I would share a piece of information we found. She came home saying they had to write facts about workhouses. I recalled someone telling me that Leighton Buzzard had had a workhouse and with the power of Google discovered that the buildings down Grovebury Road which are now used as offices and doctors surgeries were in fact the workhouse of Leighton Buzzard.

The Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 introduced the idea of Poor Law Unions - collections of parishes which would each make use of a Union Workhouse, built in one of the parishes of the Union. This is the classic Victorian Workhouse. Administrators could make workhouses as unpleasant as possible in order to deter the poor from seeking relief. Married couples were routinely separated and children taken from parents and housed separately.

The workhouse was built to the south of Leighton Buzzard in 1836, on what is now the Grovebury Road Industrial Estate and the paupers began to be moved in to the new building at the end of October 1836.

The workhouse could accommodate a hundred men and a hundred women, in separate dormitories and could also house fifty children. Not only were the dormitories separate, so were

the sitting and dining rooms and the sexes were kept apart even at exercise time. In the courtyard a building was erected for the Master of the Workhouse and another for the Relieving Officer.

The buildings were later put into temporary use as a prisoner-of-war camp. The workhouse buildings around the main courtyard survive and can be seen today. I’m sure you will recognise the buildings in the photographs.

The Local Government Act of 1929 transferred responsibility from Boards of Guardians to county and County Borough Councils and the introduction of the welfare state in 1948 saw the end of workhouses, although many lived on as local authority run old people’s homes. The Leighton Buzzard workhouse closed in around 1930 when Leighton Buzzard came under the Luton Public Assistance Institution.

In 1959 the old workhouse was bought by a local builder for use as offices. In 1983 it underwent complete renovation. The old buildings are now let out as units to companies.

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Who are we?SSAFA was founded in 1885, primarily to relieve distress among the families of soldiers and sailors, and subsequently increased its scope to cover all forces people and their families. Helping 50,000 people across the country every year. SSAFA is organised and operated on a county basis. In Bedfordshire, all the members of our branch are highly trained volunteers who give their time freely to provide caseworker cover for the whole of the county.

Who do we help?Our purpose is to provide lifelong support to forces and ex-forces men or women and their wives, husbands, partners, families and other dependants, whenever they need friendship, advice or assistance, at any time from the day their service starts and for the rest of their lives. Any form of service qualities, including National Service and, subject to slightly di�erent qualifying lengths of service, the reserves. This lifetime eligibility for help continues for widows and widowers, after divorce, for people separated from established partnerships, and for children and other dependants.

Can we help you?We are avilable, at the end of the telephone, through email or by letter, to do everything possible to relieve distress or to solve a problem. Whether this is through practical help, advice or friendship, we will discuss the matter with you and agree with you the action to be taken. You can come to us with any problems or request - we don’t sit in judgement and we don’t limit either the type of problem that we deal with or the type of help that might be obtained. Having agreed with you the possible courses of action to resolve the situation, we will see it through with you to the end - we don’t abandon you during the process.

Our telephone number: 01525 875071

Our email address: [email protected]

Our postal address: SSAFA Bedfordshire BranchPO Box 4504, Dunstable LU6 9PS

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If the first of July it be rainy weather‘Twill rain more or less for four weeks together

July

1st July 1837 The registration of births, deaths and marriages began in Britain.

1st July 1937 999 emergency service was introduced.

1st July 1997 British rule in Hong Kong ended after 99 years.

2nd July 1928 Women are granted equal voting rights in Britain.

3rd July 1938 The ‘Mallard’ broke the speed record for steam engines – 126 mph.

4th July American Independence Day - Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia, USA on July 8th 1776. The Liberty Bell rang out from Independence Hall in Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania, on July 8th 1776. It was sounded to bring the people out to the first public reading of

the Declaration of Independence. It was read by Colonel John Nixon.

13th July National Day in Northern Ireland

13th July 1985 Bod Gedolf organised the Live Aid concert to raise money to help the people starving in Africa.

15th July St Swithin’s Day – It is said that if it rains on St Swithin’s Day then there will be forty more days of wet weather.

21st July 1837 Euston Railway Station was opened. It was the first railway station in London.

21st July 1969 Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon.

25th July St James’ Day – St James is the Patron of Pilgrims.

25th July St Christopher’s Day – St Christopher is the Patron Saint of Travellers.

28th July 1586 The first potatoes arrived in Britain from Columbia.

28th July 1901 Finger prints were first used for identification.

Sunday 13th July, 1pm -4pmImagine spending your Sunday afternoon listening to local bands, sipping real ale and munching on a BBQ. Add to this image, bouncy castle entertainment for the children and you are describing Bassett Fest! It is based in the grounds of The Mary Bassett Lower School and features a selection of well-known local bands and soloists including Tess and the Durbervilles, Mark Joseph and many more.The music is completed by a BBQ, bouncy castle (for the kids) and real ale from a micro-brewery.

Last year was the inaugural fest and the quality of the music ensured that everyone immediately booked again for this year. Now in its second year, this should be a regular event in your calendar as it is going from strength to strength.

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A b b o t t s View Farm is a small

family run farm based in Aston Abbotts, Bucks breeding alpacas. We also keep miniature ponies, pigs, guinea pigs, rabbits and ducks. We can also offer alpaca experiences, alpaca adoptions, open days, school visits and birthday parties.

We are James, Jo, Amy, Jess and Rosie and share our family run farm of 22.5 acres in the beautiful Buckinghamshire village of Aston Abbotts with 29 alpacas, 3 miniature shetland ponies, 3 guinea pigs, 2 rabbits, 5 khaki campbell ducks, Buckthorn, our RSPCA rescue pony, Pepper, our cavachon puppy and, in the spring and early summer, we have piglets. We are frequently visited by a barn owl or two, some local hares and have a pair of doves nesting in our barn too.

We completed building our Eco Farmhouse in January 2013 which is off grid so we rely on the sun’s energy to provide us with electricity, heating and hot water. We have rainwater harvesters to collect the rain

which supplies water to our animals and our loos and washing machine. We feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to build the house of our dreams and love being able to look out over our land and animals. It really is very beautiful and we love to share it with others.

We breed alpacas for their luxurious fibre, for their inquisitive nature and as pets for sale. Once you’ve met and spent time with an alpaca you’ll never forget them!

Our aim is to raise calm, friendly animals who are a pleasure to be around. We host Alpaca Experiences and Open Days but be warned, it’s hard not to fall in love with these fascinating creatures! We also have pet males for sale should you have some spare land and need some lawnmowers that are a pleasure to watch!

We have a Facebook page where you can follow our news at www.facebook.com/AbbottsViewAlpacas and also a website www.abbottsviewalpacas.co.uk

Abbotts View Farm“On Sunday 8th June Abbotts View Alpaca Farm, just outside Leighton Buzzard, held an open day. We were lucky enough to arrive just twenty minutes after one of the alpacas had just given birth to a beautiful baby girl cria and it was amazing to watch her stand and take her first steps. By the time we left she was walking confidently round the field with her mum and proud big sister and saying hello to her new ‘family’.

We enjoyed meeting all the other alpacas and there were also rabbits, guinea pigs, a horse, pony and pigs enjoying their lovely muddy field! We couldn’t resist the homemade cake that was for sale and we even had glitter tattoos done!

All the staff were extremely welcoming and friendly and I would recommend anyone to go along to another open day in the future.”

Amanda Harrison

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Bulletin BoardSunday 27th JulySummer Super Sunday at Stonehenge WorksLEIGHTON BUZZARD NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY

New for 2014, free entertainment for fare-paying passengers at Stonehenge Works, including miniature train rides and working heritage displays. www.buzzrail.co.uk for more information

5th & 6th July and 11th, 12th & 13th July

The Life Club will be pleased to welcome visitors to their summer exhibition of figurative drawings, paintings, collages and prints, at The Gallery,

Moat Farm House, Stoke Hammond.

It will be open from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday

5th, Sunday 6th July and Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July. Entry is

free and all profits from this year’s exhibition

will go to Leighton Linslade Cancer Support

Group.

Thursday 24th July, 7 for 7.30pmTHE ROMAN ROAD NETWORK, where, when, how and why by John Poulter

The Gables, 132 Wing Road, Linslade LU7 2NNNon members £2

Saturday 9th August

PIRATES DAY11am - 4pm

Enjoy pirate games and activities and

have some fun in the sand with music,

food and entertainment.

The Beach - Parsons Close

Recreation Ground

2nd Saturday of each month starting at 4pm

MESSY CHURCH AT ST LEONARD’S CHURCH HALLCraft for kids and includes a meal for the family.Contact 07502 320 025 or [email protected] for more information.

Saturday 26th July at 7.30pm

SUMMER LIGHT MUSIC

CONCERTSt Barnabas Church, Linslade

Light music, songs from the shows and comedy numbers.

£5.00 on the door.

Saturday 2nd August, 10am - 12noon

THE TOWN MAYOR’S COFFEE MORNINGJoin the Town Mayor for specialist coffees, tea and delicious homemade cakes.The White House, Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard.. £3 per personFor more details contact Christien Barrow, The Town Mayor’s Secretary, Leighton Linslade Town Council. 01525 631921.



Fully qualified staff Annual ServicingRepairs and MaintenanceEngine Diagnostic EquipmentBrakes and TyresMOT’s ArrangedFREE wash with every full service Ashton’s Workshop

The Pumping StationWing Road Linslade LU7 2PG

CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS

01525 373736

25 years in Leighton BuzzardNHS Tests and Private ExaminationsFundus Photography/Contact LensesDiabetic Retinal ScreeningBudget and Designer FramesReady Readers/Prescription SunglassesSports Spectacles/Occupational Lenses

Telephone 01525 850312 email:[email protected]

D King OpticiansLimited

2 North StreetLeighton Buzzard

LU7 1EN

www.dkingopticians.co.uk

Open weekend25th and 26th May

D.H Redfern

copy to come3 High Street Leighton Buzzard LU7 1DN Telephone 01525 372157

Guy’s Caravan ServicesMobile Caravan Service and RepairContact Malcolm GuyM: 07770 955674E: [email protected]

Servicing and Repairs to yourcaravan at home or storage site, in Beds, Bucks & Herts.

Sunday 13th July

COMPANION DOG SHOW10am - 4pmLinslade Recreation Ground

Saturday 26th July, 10am - 4pm

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY OPEN DAYThis free event will have something for

everyone - whether beginner or experienced

researcher - and wherever your ancestors

came from. The Society’s research facilities will be

available, including our Names Database

(over 5 million names), Parish Register

library, Bucks People (genealogies, histories,

documents), and Bucks Places. Our bookstall

will carry parish register transcripts and

other research aids for sale. There will

be the opportunity to meet guest family

history societies from around the country,

representatives of local history societies, and

a wide range of commercial suppliers of maps

and books, software, archival materials and

services.Tea and coffee will be available; bring a

packed lunch and make a day of it.

Entry is free, and free parking is

available at the venue. Our website lists all

organizations attending.

The Grange School, Wendover Way,

Aylesbury, HP21 7NH

http://www.bucksfhs.org.uk/

2nd Saturday of each month starting at 4pm

MESSY CHURCH AT ST LEONARD’S CHURCH HALLCraft for kids and includes a meal for the family.Contact 07502 320 025 or [email protected] for more information.

Saturday 26th July at 7.30pm

SUMMER LIGHT MUSIC

CONCERTSt Barnabas Church, Linslade

Light music, songs from the shows and comedy numbers.

£5.00 on the door.


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of car servicing by having your car servicedwhilst you jet away on holiday or business!!

Park your car in one of the local Slip End airport carparks and we will collect your car from there, liaisewith you whilst you are away and your service will

be completed by the time you return.

Service AdvisorsSteve Glendinning and Geraldine Carrie

Service ManagerBarry Dyke

SERVICE DEPARTMENT – For total peace of mind Slip End Garages also o�er an EXCLUSIVE SERVICE CONTRACT package. This allows you to pay for your servicing on a low cost monthly basis…and its in�ation proof! Contracts start at £12 per month! Servicing from £99.00.For more information on the servicing of any make, any model car available with Slip End Garages in Herts, Beds and Bucks, or for details on the latest vehicle parts and accessories available, contact our dealership today. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have and provide a competitive quote.

Service Department Tel: 01582 481600 Fax: 01582 414077

New Car Showrooms:Markyate Road, Slip end, Nr Luton LU1 4BUTel: 01582 456888 Fax: 01582 723543www.slipendgarage.co.uk

Albert Flitton founded Slip End Garages in 1939. To this day the business remains in the family.Slip End Garages pride themselves on their vast range of used and nearly new vehicles available. On average they have in excess of 50 vehicles on site at any one time. And boast an expertise unrivalled within the UK with their modern showroom containing a wide selection of new Citroen and Isuzu models to view and test drive.

Slip End Garages...Looking after all your motoring needs since 1939

Flying the �ag for quality service to customers for over 40 years!

Meet the crew. From left to right back row: Mark, Graham,Stuart, Frazier, Neil, Aaron Funge and Andy HumphreyFront row: Ian, Aaron Phillips, Glen, Ron and Brian

Shirley - in charge of accounts (and the men!)

Open: Mon to Thur 8.00am - 5.30pmFri 8.00am - 4.30pm Sat 8.00am to 12.30pm

Jackson & Phillips are proud members of the Bosch Car Service network which is a national network of independent garages. Each garage is well established in its own right and aims to keep its premises neat and tidy with clear Bosch Car Service signage, uniforms and equipment. We are an independently owned business with friendly sta�, trained to �t or replace Bosch quality parts. To guarantee that we maintain the high standards that Bosch set, we are audited every year and, to ensure that our technicians are up to date with new

technologies, Bosch insist that our sta� attend training on a regular basis. With changes in European legislation it is possible to

have your car serviced at an independent garage without invalidating your manufacturer’s warranty. In recent years, the

advances in the technology in your car has been huge and Bosch is at the forefront of this.

Jackson & Phillips is a family run independent business and has been for over 40 years. Our highly trained, friendly sta� understand that keeping you on the road is the main objective. The space we have as well as being independant gives us the scope to be able to maintain and repair anything from a 3 wheeler to large vans and motorhomes. As part of the Bosch car service network we adhere to the TSI approved code of practice and this commitment to customer care is yet another reason to choose Jackson & Philips for all your motoring needs.

Jackson & Phillips Automotive Services Ltd

Dealer level expertise atindependant garage pricesDiagnostics by highly trained techniciansFREE local collection and delivery (including surrounding villages)FREE wash and hoover with every serviceFREE courtesy car*Tyres and laser alignmentOnline and Facebook booking’sClass IV, V and VII MOT’ with space for most motorhomes


1 King Street Leighton Buzzard LU7 1BY Telephone 01525 372650 E-Mail: [email protected] www.jackson-phillips.co.uk


SLIP

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D G

ARA

GES Take the hassle and inconvenience out

of car servicing by having your car servicedwhilst you jet away on holiday or business!!

Park your car in one of the local Slip End airport carparks and we will collect your car from there, liaisewith you whilst you are away and your service will

be completed by the time you return.

Service AdvisorsSteve Glendinning and Geraldine Carrie

Service ManagerBarry Dyke

SERVICE DEPARTMENT – For total peace of mind Slip End Garages also o�er an EXCLUSIVE SERVICE CONTRACT package. This allows you to pay for your servicing on a low cost monthly basis…and its in�ation proof! Contracts start at £12 per month! Servicing from £99.00.For more information on the servicing of any make, any model car available with Slip End Garages in Herts, Beds and Bucks, or for details on the latest vehicle parts and accessories available, contact our dealership today. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have and provide a competitive quote.

Service Department Tel: 01582 481600 Fax: 01582 414077

New Car Showrooms:Markyate Road, Slip end, Nr Luton LU1 4BUTel: 01582 456888 Fax: 01582 723543www.slipendgarage.co.uk

Albert Flitton founded Slip End Garages in 1939. To this day the business remains in the family.Slip End Garages pride themselves on their vast range of used and nearly new vehicles available. On average they have in excess of 50 vehicles on site at any one time. And boast an expertise unrivalled within the UK with their modern showroom containing a wide selection of new Citroen and Isuzu models to view and test drive.

Slip End Garages...Looking after all your motoring needs since 1939

Flying the �ag for quality service to customers for over 40 years!

Meet the crew. From left to right back row: Mark, Graham,Stuart, Frazier, Neil, Aaron Funge and Andy HumphreyFront row: Ian, Aaron Phillips, Glen, Ron and Brian

Shirley - in charge of accounts (and the men!)

Open: Mon to Thur 8.00am - 5.30pmFri 8.00am - 4.30pm Sat 8.00am to 12.30pm

Jackson & Phillips are proud members of the Bosch Car Service network which is a national network of independent garages. Each garage is well established in its own right and aims to keep its premises neat and tidy with clear Bosch Car Service signage, uniforms and equipment. We are an independently owned business with friendly sta�, trained to �t or replace Bosch quality parts. To guarantee that we maintain the high standards that Bosch set, we are audited every year and, to ensure that our technicians are up to date with new

technologies, Bosch insist that our sta� attend training on a regular basis. With changes in European legislation it is possible to

have your car serviced at an independent garage without invalidating your manufacturer’s warranty. In recent years, the

advances in the technology in your car has been huge and Bosch is at the forefront of this.

Jackson & Phillips is a family run independent business and has been for over 40 years. Our highly trained, friendly sta� understand that keeping you on the road is the main objective. The space we have as well as being independant gives us the scope to be able to maintain and repair anything from a 3 wheeler to large vans and motorhomes. As part of the Bosch car service network we adhere to the TSI approved code of practice and this commitment to customer care is yet another reason to choose Jackson & Philips for all your motoring needs.


Dealer level expertise atindependant garage pricesDiagnostics by highly trained techniciansFREE local collection and delivery (including surrounding villages)FREE wash and hoover with every serviceFREE courtesy car*Tyres and laser alignmentOnline and Facebook booking’sClass IV, V and VII MOT’ with space for most motorhomes


1 King Street Leighton Buzzard LU7 1BY Telephone 01525 372650 E-Mail: [email protected] www.jackson-phillips.co.uk


Servicing Including:

Light Commercial Vehicles Cambelts & Timing Chains

Air Conditioning Clutches, Brakes & Exhausts Tyres & Tracking

Mots & Diagnostics Free Local Collection and Delivery Service

TEL: 01525 373327


Servicing Including:

Light Commercial Vehicles Cambelts & Timing Chains

Air Conditioning Clutches, Brakes & Exhausts Tyres & Tracking

Mots & Diagnostics Free Local Collection and Delivery Service

TEL: 01525 373327

Now open...Leighton Buzzard’snewest family run Estate Agents

Mother and Son team Jason and Dot Oliver at your service!

Sell from £395 + vatLet from £169 + vat

Management fee’s £30.00 + vat

01525 853777www.localagent.co.uk

96 Clarence Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 3ELTelephone 01525 853777(24/7 number for out of hours service)email:[email protected]

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Day Date Centre Open Activity Activity Time

Monday 28th July 3 - 6pm Games (JH) 3 - 6pmTuesday 29th July 12 - 4pm Arts and Crafts (SK) 12 - 4pmWednesday 30th July 3 - 6pm Master Chef (SK) Thursday 31st July 12 - 4pm TOKKO (Luton) £3.00 12 - 4pmFriday 1st Aug 3 - 6pm Sports in the Rec (JG) 2 - 4pmSaturday 2nd Aug 12 - 4pm Café

Monday 4th Aug 3 - 6pm Games (JH) 3 - 6pmTuesday 5th Aug 12 - 4pm Arts and Crafts (SK) 12 - 4pmWednesday 6th Aug 3 - 6pm Pamper Day (PH) 3.30 - 5.30pmThursday 7th Aug Closed London Mystery Tour £5 (JH) 9 - 7pmFriday 8th Aug 3 - 6pm Sports (JG) 2 - 4pmSaturday 9th Aug 12 - 4pm Café

Monday 11th Aug 3 - 6pm Games (JH) 3 - 6pmTuesday 12th Aug 12 - 4pm Arts and Crafts (SK) 12 - 4pmWednesday 13th Aug 3 - 6pm Music (JH) 3 - 6pmThursday 14th Aug 12 - 4pm TOKKO (Luton) £3.00 12 - 4pmFriday 15th Aug 3 - 6pm Sports in the Rec (JG) 2 - 4pmSaturday 16th Aug 12 - 4pm Café

Monday 18th Aug 3 - 6pm Games (JH) 3 - 6pmTuesday 19th Aug 12 - 4pm Arts and Crafts (SK) 12 - 4pmWednesday 20th Aug 3 - 6pm Big Bro & Sis House (TQ)Thursday 21st Aug Closed Clacton Beach £10 (PH) 9 - 6pmFriday 22nd Aug 3 - 6pm TME @ TACTIC (JH) + BBQ (JG) 3 - 6pmSaturday 23rd Aug 12 - 4pm Café

TACTIC Summer Programme 2014

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TACTIC (Teenage Advice and Information Centre) in Hockliffe Street are putting on a range of activities to keep 12 - 19 year olds busy during the summer.

Tactic is a safe and friendly place to relax, meet new people and chat to your mates. The centre has PC’s connected to the internet so you can play games, check emails or do research for homework.

Tactic also offers support around any issues you have in your life. If you have a question you feel you can’t ask anywhere else or need advice then pop in and talk to one of the friendly helpful staff.

Tactic,17 Hockliffe Street Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EZ

Telephone: 01525 373838

Email:[email protected]

Or visit our Facebook Pagewww.facebook.com/thetacticcentre

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Local Leighton Buzzard based Leanne Hughes Theatre School are busy working towards their next show which will be held at Walton High School, Milton Keynes on Saturday 12th July at 7.00pm and Sunday 13th July at 1.00pm and 6.00pm. This years’ show is entitled ‘The Old Fisherman’s Fable’ written by Jayne Gildersleve and promises to be as magical and spectacular as always.

All the pupils at the school perform in the show from the very youngest at 3 years old up to students of sixth form age - there is even a very popular, not to be missed, adult class number! Dances are performed in all genres – tap, ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre and street. Everyone loves show term, learning new dances and getting to wear fabulous costumes – there is a real buzz at the LHTS studios in Enterprise Way at the moment.

The school also has some very exciting news to share – you may have been lucky enough to see a group dancing at the May Fayre this year to Jumpin’ Jive which is a dance regularly performed when the school competes at dance competitions. Recently they have competed at the Mid Bucks Performing Arts Festival in Princes Risborough and after entering were informed that ITV would be there filming for a day for a new show which will be aired later this year called Dance Mums UK. On Saturday 14th June Jumpin’ Jive competed against the Jennifer Ellison Dance Academy in the Modern Group Inter 11-14 years section and were filmed for the show! With the cameras rolling and Jennifer Ellison herself sitting on the front row of the audience the pressure was on and the team performed their socks off and were absolutely delighted to be announced the winners of the section.

If you would like tickets to the show to watch this whole school of extremely talented dancers or more information about the show or school then please see the LHTS website at www.lhtheatreschool.co.uk or contact Janice on 07872 589800 or Fiona on 01525 210695.

Photo: Jumpin’ Jive dancers with LHTS Principal Leanne Hughes, Vice Principal and Jumpin’ Jive Choreographer Jocelyn Hughes and 7 month old Bonnie, who in her matching outfit was definitely their good luck charm!

Local dance school LHTS take on Dance Mums UK

“The whole day was a bit surreal but Jennifer, the ITV crew, the dance mums and dancers themselves were all very friendly. We are so proud of our LHTS Dance Company who competed throughout the day, all dancing beautifully and we had some great results across many different sections” LHTS spokesperson.

“SO PROUD OF TEAM LHTS TODAY......you all danced brilliantly all day, and Jumpin’ Jive beating Dance Mums UK was the icing on the cake! Well done everyone. So happy” Miss Leanne Hughes, Principal of LHTS.

“Buzzing!! Well done to my LHTS family! Proud doesn’t even come close” Miss Jocelyn Hughes, Vice Principal and Choreographer of Jumpin’ Jive.

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Antiquesand

Collectables

Removals and

House Clearances

Allsortsbought and sold

www.abands.net

94 Clarence RoadLeighton Buzzard LU7 3ELTelephone 01525 853735email:[email protected]

ALLSORTS... PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEARANCE COMPANY OPERATING FROM LEIGHTON BUZZARD SINCE1991



Take the summer challenge! Shape up! Drop a dress size!

6 week programme

Classic Aerobics includinglegs, tums & bums

High Intensity Impact TrainingFitsteps

Body Blast includingkettlebells

6 week programme £39.00 includes exercise,weigh-in and members pack with portion pots.Just exercise for £5.50or 4 weeks at £18.00

Classes weekly:Astral Park, Johnson DriveTuesday 6.30pm to 8.00pmVandyke Upper SchoolWednesday 6.00pm to 7.15pm and 7.15pm to 8.30pm.

Established in leighton Buzzard for nine years - fully qualified teaching exercise,nutrition and weight management. All ages, shapes, sizes made most welcome.

Call Maria on 01908 520518Email: [email protected]

In class fitness withMaria Burnell

Established in Leighton Buzzard for nine years - fully qualified in teaching exercise, nutrition and weight management. All ages, shapes, sizes made most welcome.

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