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Issue number 6.Vol 2.

Dear Readers,

Hello and welcome to this latest edition of the E&v magazine. I know I say it everytime but this has to be the best yet!

Once again packed with valuable information, articles and advertisers announcements you will see that we are all gearing up for Christmas.

You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting somewhere to eat, drink and be merry as well as the many Christmas events listed.

Church fairs and festivals, Leighton Buzzard’s three day Christmas Festivaland much much more!

Get involved with activities in and around the town and enjoy what is on o�er.

The next edition of the E&v will be for w/c December 9th so if you missedbeing included in this one and you would like to catch peoples attentionpre Christmas and New Year then there will be an opportunity to bring your club, association or business to the attention of our many thousands of readers.

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One of the town’s less-visited “green” attractions, Tiddenfoot Waterside Park lies at the southern end of Mentmore Road just beyond Cedars Upper School. This former sand quarry has been reclaimed by nature as wild plants and animals have been encouraged to reoccupy the land. The park o�ers a place for people and wildlife, open to anyone for walking or cycling on its surfaced paths.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Many residents and visitors know the park as the venue of the annual Linslade Canal Festival in July, but there are a growing number of regular users who appreciate the stunning vista across the lake, the gentle gradients of the pathways (mostly

accessible to wheelchairs) and the low-impact play and exercise equipment.mmmmmmmmmmmAn enthusiastic group of volunteers, the Friends of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park, works with Central Bedfordshire Council (the park’s owners) and the Greensand Trust to

ensure the park’s development maintains, improves and creates wildlife habitats within it. There is a continuing programme of conservation activities including hedgelaying, an ancient craft that tidies up overgrown borders and encourages new growth as part of the “Foragers’ Way” project at Tiddenfoot to promote the spread of fruit-bearing vegetation for visitors to exploit.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmWildlife at the park includes waterfowl such as swans, coots, grebes and moorhens, and animals such as fox, rabbit, badger, mink and occasionally Muntjac deer. The Friends recently installed a small number of bat and bird boxes donated by some of the park’s supporters. There is also a good stock of �sh in the lake (�shing is restricted to members of the Leighton Buzzard Angling Club).mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmThe Friends hold bi-monthly meetings, publish a newsletter twice a year and run a well-visited website with lots of information about the park – www.tiddenfoot.org.uk. You can also sign up for email updates. So it’s easy to stay in touch with what’s going on at the park and get the most out of this lesser-known local natural venue. Why not come along and �nd out for yourself?mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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In 2004 the Royal British Legion began to move away from the '�xed' groups where a town would have its own RBL club. Alas many of these clubs had an aging population and the younger ex-members of the armed forces were not attracted to them. Initially the RBL opened its door to anyone who was interested in their very important work, but then a group in Cheltenham decided to start a new group. Many serving and ex-servicemen are motorcycle enthusiasts and motorcyclists are famous for supporting charities. They approached the ruling body of the Legion with their idea and some old dinosaurs turned the idea down �at. Then someone remembered that in the 1920s a 'Riders Branch' had existed, so there was no need to start up a new one, just resurrect the old one. The new RBL branch was to be called, "The Royal British Legion Riders Branch" and it is now by far the largest branch in the Legion, with 5,760 members countrywide. It single aim is to support The Poppy Appeal to raise funds so that the Legion can carry out its core task of supporting ex-servicemen who need help.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmBedfordshire has its own 'branch' which has about 50 members. We carry out our own Poppy Appeal collections and assist the RBL clubs when they ask for our help. m

It single aim is to support The Poppy Appeal to raise funds so that the Legion can carry out its core task of supporting ex-servicemen who need help.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmBedfordshire has its own 'branch' which has about 50 members. We carry out our own Poppy Appeal collections and assist the RBL clubs when they ask for our help.mMembership is of all ages and creeds, all are welcome who

are interested in motorcycling. The Bedfordshire contact is by email [email protected] and the website for more information is at www.rblr.co.uk . Last year I carried out poppy collections outside Waitrose in my standard RBL blazer and medals, as well as with other RBLR members attending the town's 11th Nov parade with my motorcycle and sidecar suitably decorated in poppies. We helped the Billington 'Help for For Heroes', attended the Bedford 'Armed Forces Day', Aylesbury 'Poppy Appeal Launch', and many fetes and

shows around the county with our stand.mmmmmmmmmPhotos: (L to R) Rev Grant Fellows astride my AJS at the Help For Heroes Day, Billington. Outside Waitrose in 2011 collecting, I'm the tall one. Bedford Armed Forces Day raising funds for the Poppy Appeal in Aylesbury 2011.By Neil Cairnsmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION RIDERS, BEDS BRANCH...not everyone knows this

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The lucky winner of our free to enter competition in issue 3, volume 2 to win the Anglers Starter Set kindly donated by Browns Angling Centre, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard was Martin Coleman. The winner of a free pet photo shoot with the amazing Bridget Davey of Bridget Davey Photography as featured in issue 4, volume 2 is Jo Swaby (and her dogs!)And �nally we are pleased to announce the winner of our afternoon tea for two at the Rushmere Park Tree Tops Café from issue 5, volume 2 has been won by Sarah Ward.Congratulations to you all and we hope you enjoy your prizes. Keep entering our free competitions that appear in every single issue of the E&v Magazine. As they say, you’ve got to be in it to win it and it only

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Garden Scene have very kindly o�ered us a fantastic competition prize for one lucky reader to win a Christmas Tree. The winner will get to choose a tree of their choice (up to 8ft) from their fantastic range at their nursery in Eaton Bray.Please simply email in your details to [email protected] by Friday 23 November. The �rst name pulled out of the hat after this date will be deemed the winner.

Autumn and winter Bedding Plants * Composts * Hanging Baskets * Garden Tools * Weedkillers * Fertilisers and Shrubs


LINSLADE BOWLS CLUBFounded in 1958, Linslade Bowls Club is one of the largest clubs in Bedfordshire. At the present time they have a membership of over 100 players. The Club welcomes any one who is interested (or would like to take up a new interest) in the game to come and join them. Currently their youngest member is 15 years old and they would welcome new members of any age to contact them. During the summer months (May-Sept) the Club plays at their green in Mentmore Road but during the winter they hold short mat bowls every Thursday at their pavilion and members can go along to indoor sessions both at Dunstable and Bletchley. The Club also has an active social diary with regular Bingo, race nights and Whist drives. It has always been Linslade policy to organise a social and bowls programme in the winter to keep their members together.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Ladies Team Captain:Jean Standen and

Mens Team Captain:David Wilson

The Club has just been promoted to Division 1 in the County League and they also play at least 2 or 3 friendly games a week as well as being involved in local league matches. A 5 day tour takes place every May, and next year they are going to Exmouth in Devon. Contact Rod Garrett, Club Secretary on 01525 378797 for more detailsmmmmmmmmmmmmLinslade Bowls Club, The Playing Fields, Mentmoe Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 2NZmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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A long established, family run business, The Kitchen Studio has been in Leighton Buzzard for 34 years providing a personal and flexible service for fully inclusive fitted kitchens and bedrooms.

All work undertaken is project managed by John who is available throughout for help and advice.

The Kitchen Studio takes care of everything from the initial survey, design, installation including electrics and plumbing, minor building work, plastering, wall/floor tiling and lighting.

All plans are traditionally hand drawn and easy to understand.

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Marking the Boundaries WalkDunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade EstateDates: 3 November 2013 10:30amPrice: All Tickets £2. In Britain the custom involved walking around the parish boundary and beating it with a stick, or stripped willow branch known as a wand. Come along and join our Rangers who will excite and enthuse you with their knowledge while marking the boundaries of Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade estate.

Tree week walkDunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade EstateDates: 23 November 2013 11:00am and 30 November 2013 11:00am Price: All Tickets £2 (per person). Enjoy a 2 hour stroll with our Countryside Rangers for an informative and educational walk to celebrate National Tree week.

Contact: Chiltern Gateway Centre Shop Telephone: 01582 500925Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstabledownsEmail: [email protected] Twitter: - @DunstableDwnsNT

FACTS ABOUT THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

November is one of 4 months in the Gregorian Calendar that has 30 daysNovember comes from the Latin word root “novem”, which means nine. It was originally the 9th month in the Roman Calendar.November is National Tobacco Awareness MonthNovember is National Beard MonthNovember 1st is celebrated in many Christian churches as All Saints DayThe birthstone for November is TopazThe Saxons called November – “Blood Month”, because they sacri�ced many animals to their gods in that month so legends sayWinston Churchill, Prime Minster of England, was born November 30th 1874.World War I ended on the 11th day of the 11th month (November) at 11am in 1918The infamous Berlin Wall began to come down on November 9th 1989The �rst women police o�cers began working in Britain on November 27th 1914On November 5th 1935, Parker Brothers introduced the game Monopoly to the worldOn November 13th 1952 the �rst press-on �ngernails were soldNovember 18th 1963 Bell Telephone Company introduced to the public the push button phoneThe �ower that represents November is the Chrysanthemum.


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St Barnabas Christmas Fair 11.00am till 3.00pm in the Church and Linslade community hall. Grand draw, Father Christmas and usual stalls.Saturday 9th November WW2 public concert at Marston Village Hall MK43 0LD 3pm 07786 308460 www.andymusicals.co.uk Tickets only £5 full and £3 concessions. Phone above number for ticket reservationSaturday 9th November 10am – 4pm Cedars Christmas Craft & Gift Fayre Cedars Upper School, Mentmore Road, Linslade Free entranceSaturday 9th NovemberTotternhoe FC are having a huge �rework display at their ground in TotternhoeStarting @ 8 o’clock. There will be a Firework display, bar-b-que , chips, gift stall, sparklers for children, club bar. Any donations on the evening to support the club will be welcomed.Friday 22nd November The Leighton Buzzard Canal Society combined with the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway are holding another 'real' �lm show at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start.The �lms will be shown by Frank Ban�eld with his 16mm projector and the theme this year is not only transport from the past but life in the late 40's/ 50's. Entry to the show is a modest £3.00 plus a ra�e ticket £1. All are welcome. The show will be held in the Dobbers cafe/restaurant at Pages Park Billington Road Leighton Buzzard. Friday 22nd November 7pm and Saturday 23rd November 2pm and 7pmLeighton Buzzard Youth Theatre presentsTHE SLIPPER AND THE ROSEA lively, funny, musical version of Cinderella.Adults £8.50, Concessions £6.50 or £5.00 for the matinee performanceLeighton Buzzard Library TheatreFriday 29th & Saturday 30th November 10am until 5pmSunday 1st December 12-30pm until 5pm. TREE FESTIVAL – ALL SAINTS CHURCH, LEIGHTON BUZZARDMusic provided by various groups throughout the weekend Co�ee shop open for refreshments at all timesSaturday 30th NovemberLeighton Buzzard Music presentsSAMSON TSOYLeighton Buzzard Library Theatre 8pmWinner of the 2012 Haverhill SinfoniaInternational Soloist Competition

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Your opportunity to meet up with the E&v team. We will be at the Swan Hotel High Street Leighton Buzzard Friday 15th November 10.30am to 11.30am. Come along and say hello and tell us your news - we really look forward to meeting you!

The next edition of E&v will be for w/c December 9th - deadline 15th Novemberif you have an event, report or a business that you would like us to help promote.


Thursday 2nd January – Saturday 18th JanuaryThis year’s Pantomime to be held at the Library Theatre is SLEEPING BEAUTYTickets now on sale. Please contact the box o�ce for more details 0300 300 8125 lbtboxo�[email protected]

Wednesday 4th December7.15pm for 7.30pmFamily History Talk: Wartime Christmas: Edna Dickenson performs her seasonal 'show & tell' 'Wartime Christmas' talk., demonstrating how women coped in the kitchen during World War II. Her talk starts with the relatively peaceful Christmas of 1939, and describes how the celebrations changed as the war progressed, highlighting how, despite thehardships, the British public were determined to celebrate Christmas. During her presentation Edna is dressed in period costume and brings a collection of related artefacts. Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2HBmmmmmmmmm Free Buckinghamshire Family History Society holds monthly meetings at Bletchley. Non-members are very welcome; a small donation will be appreciated.www.bucksfhs.org.ukMMMMMMMMM

To promote your special event on this ‘new look’ bulletin board page simply email the details to Amanda Harrison at: [email protected]

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Friday 6th December- Monday 9thNativity Festival at Trinity Methodist Church, North St, Leighton Buzzard Friday 6th December 2 - 5pmSaturday 7th December 9.30 - 12.30 and 1.30 - 5.00pmSunday 8th December 2.00pm - 5.00pmMonday 9th December 9.30 - 12.30 Come and see many di�erent Nativity sets, enjoy wonderful pictures painted by adults and children and listen to Christmas music. Refreshments and activities for children will be available to remind you of your visit. All donations will go towards the work of Street Pastors in Leighton Buzzard.Visit www.trinity-methodist-leighton-buzzard.org.uk for more information

From 1st to 24th DecemberMessy Sheep Nativity Trail in conjunction with Trinity Methodist Church, North St, Leighton Buzzardthis trail will take you into shops all over Leighton Buzzard. Look out for the signs in the windows, pick up a lea�et and start! How many knitted sheep can you �nd? What are their names?Visit www.trinity-methodist-leighton-buzzard.org.uk for more information


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A building with a fascinating history, The Five Bells dates back �ve centuries - and was once owned by entertainer Margo Henderson.

Christmas menu now available,party packages and special o�ers to choose from. Please speak to

our Christmas Coordinator.

Head Chef John Nicolas (left) andProprietor Simon Stephens-Young

Winner of the 2011 Gri�n Best Village/Country pub, The Five Bells in Stanbridge is a true crowd-pleaser. A centuries-old inn full of charm and character, we boast a great garden, roaring log �res and a warm family atmosphere - alongside great food and drink, of course..

The Five Bells Station Road Stanbridge Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JFTelephone 01525 210224www.�vebellsstanbridge.co.uk email: �[email protected]


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On the 5th November every year, children in Britain get excited because it is Bon�re Night (Guy Fawkes' Night). We light bon�res and enjoy �reworks displays. On top of the �re is a guy (a homemade model of a man, like a scarecrow). The Guy is made out of old clothes stu�ed with paper or straw. The Guy is a reminder of Guy Fawkes and the �reworks are a reminder of the gunpowder Guy Fawkes hid in the cellar of Parliament.

We do these things because we're remembering that four hundred years ago, in 1605, Guy Fawkes and a group of plotters attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London with barrels of gunpowder placed in the basement. They wanted to kill King James I and the king’s leaders.MmmmmmmmmmMMMMMMMMMMM

When Queen Elizabeth I took the throne of England she made some laws against the Roman Catholics. Guy Fawkes was one of a small group of Catholics who felt that the government was treating Roman Catholics unfairly. They hoped that King James I would change the laws, but he didn't. Catholics had to practise their religion in secret. There were even �nes for people who didn't attend the Protestant church on Sunday or on holy days. James I passed more laws against the Catholics when he became king.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

A group of men led by Robert Catesby, plotted to kill King James I and blow up the Houses of Parliament, the place where the laws that governed England were made. The plot was simple - the next time Parliament was opened by King James l, they would blow up everyone there with gunpowder. The men bought a house next door to the parliament building. The house had a cellar which went under the parliament building. They

planned to put gunpowder under the house and blow up parliament and the king.mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Guy Fawkes was given the job to keep watch over the barrels of gunpowder and to light the fuse. On the morning of 5th November, soldiers discovered Guy hidden in the cellar and arrested him. The trail of gunpowder at his feet would never be lit. Guy Fawkes was

taken to the Tower of London where he was tortured and questioned about the other plotters. In celebration of his survival, King James I ordered that the people of England should have a great bon�re on the night on 5th November.

“Remember, remember, the �fth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot.We see no reason whyGunpowder treasonShould ever be forgot!"


Would you know how to helpyour dog in an emergency?

Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels(Registered Charity Number 1116848)

Find out what you need to know at our First Aid for Dogs Evening with local vet Hannah Lyon 7.30 p.m. Wednesday 20th November Dagnall Village Hall, Dunstable Road HP4 1RG.

To book your place (£10.00 includes refreshments) call 01525 220383 or email: [email protected]


Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI) is associated with animals which have been walked in wooded areas or parkland in the autumn months. There is now new evidence to suggest that SCI could be caused by Harvest Mites.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm It is recommended you check your dog after walks at this time of year. Frontline spray is the best treatment to kill these mites. The �rst active stage in the life cycle of the harvest mite is the six-legged larva - this is the only stage which attacks dogs and cats. These larvae can be found in large groups on small clods of earth, long grass, matted vegetation and even on low bushes and plants. They are active during the day, especially when it is dry and sunny. When they come into contact with any warm blooded animal they swarm on and congregate in areas where there is little hair and the skin is quite thin. The larvae can be recognized as clusters of small red-orange coloured “dust” attached to hairs on the body, often between the toes or on the dogs tummy.mmmmmmmmmmmmmPlease get your dog checked out by a veterinary surgeon if you are at all worried.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmSeasonal Canine Illness is characterised by lethargy, vomiting and rapid unconsciousness. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain often starts 24-72 hours after walking in woodland. No evidence for being contagious. Majority of cases occur in September and October. Overall 10% mortality rate but this is dropping (Source: Animal Health Trust).

Daisy, a dog from Leighton Buzzard, unfortunately presented with these symptoms 24 hours after walking in a local woodland area. Her owner is very keen to share her story and make other local dog owners aware as quick intervention can make all the di�erence in the dogs recovery.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm “Daisy was admitted to our local vet with similar symptoms to SCI. Initial blood tests came back normal but vet says they have found an unusual amount of Harvest Mites on her. She's been put on a drip as she is so dehydrated. They are going to treat her with Front line. Please watch out as she has been so poorly over last 24hrs and we really thought she might not pull through this. It was heart breaking to go and see her at the vets, she was very weak and she could hardly stand up ... she just managed to wag her hairless tail.” mmmmmmmm“I would never have thought it would a�ect my dog but she is now very poorly in the vets and was found to have mites on her”.We are pleased to say that at the time of going to press Daisy is back home and is showing signs of improvement and responding to treatment. We wish her a speedy recovery.mmmm

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RemembranceSunday 10thNovember

DOG OWNERS BEWARE!

Director, Simon Boddy runs a small, friendly business that supply the highest quality meat produce, mostly sourced locally and prepared carefully on site, in Great Brickhill.

Simon says “We supply to the public and also to many local pubs and restaurants. We can provide cutting contracts to local farmers or owners of small holdings”.

Visit our shop and see the range of products we sell. Ask us about our specialities and make requests for the cuts, and meat preparations you love. Award winning Charcuterie Products. Your one stop Christmas Dinner Shop Turkeys, beef, salmon – all the ingredients for your perfect Christmas dining under one roof!Bacon, sausages and smoked salmon all prepared on site

‘The Best Butcher in Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Woburn, Leighton Buzzard and the Brickhills’.

‘A delight for Pork lovers everywhere and an ideal Christmas gift”

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Open Evening Tuesday 12th November7.00pm – 9.00pm Head’s welcome and speech at 7.00pm

During the School Day Monday 18th - Friday 22nd November9.30am - 11.30am and 1.30pm - 3.00pm

Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive Leighton Buzzard LU7 3PF Telephone 01525 372018 Fax: 01525 853062

The headteacher, Mr Harrington-Williams believes that the students are the heart of the school and he makes sure that he is involved in every day school life and operates an open door policy to both students and parents.The school �rst opened its doors as a Secondary School back in 1959, before becoming a middle school when the county changed to the three tier system in 1978. Brooklands gained academy status in November 2011 and is going from strength to strength. The school has excellent facilities, including a large separate sports hall and substantial art, music and food technology rooms.

What is clear is that the children enjoy going to school here. They enjoy their lessons and have a great respect for the sta� and each other. But don’t take our word for it – please attend our open evening or one of our open days. If however you are not free on these dates then please do not hesitate to telephone the school and arrange an alternative time to visit that suits you. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

www.brooklands.beds.sch.uk

The sta� and students at Brooklands are incredibly proud of their school. The sta� and students at Brooklands are incredibly proud of their school.


OfstedInspectionJune 2013

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“The headteacher are keen that backgrounds and achieve their

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have been raising money this year for Alzheimers, their chosen charity. There will be a Christmas Carol (Ukulele Style) evening on the 21st December to celebrate Christmas and present a cheque to them. This will be in excess of £1,000, but we still have

a couple of events yet that may generate more money. We are now inaugurating into a travelling band and have done lots of charity booking this year, all for donations to charities. So far this year we have played for Totternhoe Football Club

charity fundraising days, Unicef, Oxfam, Oxjam, Georgia Care Home, St Francis Hospice, Brill Beer Festival, Ukes For Kenya, Pecks Farm, New Greens Fete, William Crook Care Home, Hope Church and East Herts Association of Womens Clubs. Members also support Lovat Care home in Milton Keynes giving ukulele lessons and playing to the elderly

every Wednesday afternoon.mmmmmmmmmmmmmm As you can see we are getting plenty of bookings and still hold our Ukie TooNe Gathering on every �rst Friday of the month, anyone can join in, from beginner to expert. We have a 54" rolling screen with the music on it. This way it’s easy to play and sing. Anyone’s welcome.mmmmmmWe also do a Natter ‘n’ Strum evening on the third Friday of every month where we all join in together, but play whatever instrument we choose to bring along. We have had evenings with 20 ukuleles, 5 guitars, 3 banjo bass drum, a keyboard �ddle and 3 mandolins. What a sound, and with everyone singing it’s amazing! If you are interested in joining the Ukie Toones or would indeed like to book us for an event then please contact us via email at [email protected] or bymmm phone 07963 888436mmmmmm

Ukie TooNesat Totternhoefootball club

1 Starter, 1 Main Dish, 1 Side Dish and 1 Rice or Naan£2.99 Extra for King Prawns & House Specials.

Dishes with Nann or Rice counts as 2 items.* Excludes December

14 -18 Bridge Street Leighton Buzzard LU7 1ALOpen 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays6.00pm to 11.00pmLunch-time opening for Party Bookings in advanceReservations & Takeaway Orders

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‘Fire and Ice’ at the Hare Pub SouthcottSaturday 23rd November.Walk on 30’ of hot coals and 30’ of broken glass!This is a fund raising event in aid of BASIC & RESOLUTION charities. If you are up for it then contact Jim at the Hare Pub on 01525 373941 to register.A Certi�cate of merit will be awarded to all contestants.


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‘A’ rated for energy e�ciency. The ecoenergy plus window system has

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The Friends of Linslade Woodsmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmhave a regular programme of Action Days, Wildlife Walks and Family Events throughout the year to enable local people to learn about and to look after the woods.mmmmm

The Friends are looking for more volunteers to help them in their many tasks which can include coppicing, clearing paths and participants wear suitable cloths, gloves and strong footwear. All tools are provided and children must be accompanied by adults.In addition volunteers are also required to help in monitoring the wildlife in the woods.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Future events planned are:mmmmmmmmmmmm 28th November Action DaymmmmmmmHazel coppicing. Continuing our rotation of the hazel coppice. 10am and 1pm - meeting point is the top of the bridleway o� of Soulbury Road.mmmmmmmmmSaturday 14th December - Action Day and Christmas DommmmmmmmmmmHazel coppicing. Continuing our rotation of the hazel coppice and a tasty jacket potato! 10am and 1pm - meeting point is the top of the bridleway o� of Soulbury Road. If you would like to help in any way in loooking after the Woods details of all Friends’ activities can be obtained from John Creasey, Greensand Trust on 01525 237760 or email: j o h n . c r e a s e y @ g r e e n s a n d t r u s t . o r g

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BIGGEST BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT A SUCCESSHundreds of business people gathered at Cedars School back in September for the LB Connect Business Fair.With 64 stands representing a large and diverse selection of local businesses, visitors �ocked to see the skills and expertise on o�er and to take the opportunity to network. “We came to meet the business people of Leighton Buzzard – and we did so beyond all of our expectations”,says Tony Drury, the author on the City Fiction table. “A great event. Thank you LB Connect.”The event proved bene�cial to job seekers and employers too. “I thought the event had a very positive vibe and I for one thoroughly enjoyed my time there,” said Steve Perry from Jobcentre Plus. “This was our third Business fair and by far the busiest and buzziest,” said Bob Chandler, chair of the organisers, LB Connect, the town’s most active business networking group. Five volunteers from the Leighton Buzzard-based children’s charity Kids Out were on hand to help with car parking and orientation and more than a hundred exhibitors and visitors purchased their pink panther cuddly toys, raising £200. Kids Out is LB Connect’s supported charity for 2013 and pro�ts from the event will be donated to the organisation later this year.Businesses represented covered a wide range of industries. Special guests included Andrew Selous MP and representatives from the town council, Central Beds Authority, Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses.Pro�t from the Fair is being donated to Kids Out, the Leighton Buzzard-based charity that provides breaks for underprivileged children across the region.LB Connect is a not for pro�t organisation that links businesses through regular meetings, networking, sharingbest practices, talks by guest speakers, creating business development opportunities and promoting social events.Lead sponsor for the event was Osborne Morris and Morgan (OMM) and other sponsors included Clark Howes and Reisswolf.Full details of the event and LB Connect membership details can be found on the website: www.lbconnect.co.uk/business-fair


Two local residents are instrumental in the running of voluntary wildlife organisation the Hare Preservation Trust (HPT) which campaigns exclusively for the welfare of our iconic brown and mountain hares, both species now vulnerable as far as their long term survival is concerned. In 2011 a zoology report for the Eden TV natural history channel listed the brown hare as one of our species most at risk of extinction by the year 2050.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmJohn, from Linslade, with a background in both rabbits and hares, is HPT's Technical Liaison O�cer, whilst Jo, from Leighton, is the Website Response Secretary and also Editor of the monthly news Bulletin which goes out to the HPT's email and postal members.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmOur brown hare population has declined by over 80 per cent since 1880 and mountain hares (found mainly in the Scottish Highlands but also in and around Derbyshire Peak District and across into north Wales) by around 50 per cent in recent decades. Although there are now shooting close seasons in Scotland for both brown and mountain hares it is very regrettable that the Westminster government refused to introduce such a measure for hares in England, despite a campaign earlier in 2013 by HPT and its coalition partners from other wildlife organisations. Nearly 400,000 brown hares are usually shot annually in England, many for no good reason at all, despite DEFRA at the same time still trying to increase their numbers by o�ering �nancial incentives to farmers to create habitats friendly to wildlife, including hares. The shooting of lactating female hares leaves many thousands of orphaned leverets to die of starvation. Leverets are also at high risk of predation by foxes, stoats, corvids and birds of prey such as buzzards. Unlike rabbits, hares live entirely above ground and do not have the security of b u r r o w s . M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M MDespite being outlawed by the 2004 Hunting With Dogs Act, both hare hunting (on foot or horseback with a dog pack) and hare coursing (using two fast dogs) still continue illegally, police forces in many areas continually trying to combat coursing on farmland.The BBC TV Wildlife Revival series featured brown hares prominently in its Farmland programme in September. HPT contributed to the making of that episode, in particular by providing the lady who was �lmed with the leveret she had been hand rearing. The HPT's website at www.hare-preservation-trust.co.uk includes an educationaL feature on hand rearing orphaned or abandoned leverets. Anyone �nding a leveret hiding in the countryside should not automatically

�rst assume that it has been abandoned, as the mother only returns once daily at dusk to feed her o�spring, who disperse individually away from the birth site in order to provide less of a collective target for predators. Leverets are born with open eyes, fully furred and are weaned after three to four weeks. The 18th century poet William Cowper from Olney kept three house hares and the HPT is aware of people today who have them as adult house pets after initially hand rearing them as young leverets. Hares, together with rabbits and foreign pikas, make up the unique lagomorph order of mammals, di�ering from rodents because of ..extra set of incisor teeth.mmmmmm

The HPT welcomes enquiries and information from the public via its website (click on "contact us") or by direct email at [email protected] Alternatively by post at HPT, PO Box 447, Bridgwater, TA6 9GA

HARE PRESERVATION TRUST (HPT)Jo,

Website ResponseSecretary and Editor of

the monthly news Bulletin

John, with a background inboth rabbits and hares, is HPT's

Technical Liaison O�cer


Parents Helping Other Parents With Home-Start.Home-Start volunteers help the families they support in a variety of ways such as being a shoulder to cry on, someone to listen, give practical support such as playing with the children and much more. There are currently more than 100 Home-Start parent volunteers providing friendship and support to other parents in the Bedfordshire community.

Home-Start volunteers are special to the families they support - If you would like to help other parents in your local community contact Home-Start Central Bedfordshire on 01582 660061 or visitmmmmmmmmmmm www.home-startcentralbeds.org.uk formm further information.mmmmmmmmmmmmm

The hut in question was �nanced through a £250 grant from Leighton-Linslade Town Council at the Alwins Fields Allotment Site in Linslade. It forms part of a small community area which has been created out of overgrown rough land with some hard work over previous months by a small group of dedicated volunteers, to provide a pleasant, landscaped seating area for the many allotment holders to meet and socialise. These e�orts have already been recognised by the project being included in this year’s Leighton-Linslade entry in Anglia in Bloom as a neighbourhood scheme.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Mayors often get invited to open prestigious buildings. Rather more unusual is a garden hut! However, one Sunday early September, Leighton Linslade’s Town Mayor, Councillor Amanda Dudwell, cut the ribbon to open “Alwins Hut”.mmmmmmmmmm

So, perhaps after all, it wasn’t such a great surprise to see the Mayor cutting the ribbon. Over 50 allotment holders and friends attended the event with copious refreshments and a barbeque following. Even the sun managed an appearance!mmmmmmmmmmmm

In the run up to Christmas, The Grand Chapel Studios, Tebworth will be operating a unique initiative.

Local businesses are invited to come and have an evenings function at the studio, and record your Company Christmas Single!!

Arrive at the Chapel to mince pies and mulled wine and spend an hour or two having your voices arranged and rehearsed by a professional choir leader. After a break, a little more wine and a lot more mince pies, it’s time to RECORD! You can order copies of your CD from the studio, to gift or sell for charity. The perfect Christmas bash!

Go to: www.grandchapelstudios.co.uk for full details

Wiltshire Foods of Stewkley.The phone number supplied and published in the editorial section of the previous issue of E&v was incorrect. The correct contact number is 01525 242220. (See their advertisement on page 27).

Starters

Roast Parsnip Soup with Country Bread

Prawn and Advocado Cocktail

Scottish Smoked Salmon with a caper dressing

Pork, Apricot and Pistachio Terrine

Grilled Goats Cheese, Roasted Pepper on a Spiced Brioche

Main Course

Roast Turkey with all the Traditional Trimmings

Herb Crusted Salmon on a vegetable Spaghetti

Breast of Chicken with a Wild Mushroom Gnocchi

Con�t of Duck Leg on a Bean Cassoulet

Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto

All served with fresh potatoes and vegetables

Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding served with Brandy Sauce

Carrot, Orange and Ginger Cake with cream

Cheese Ice Cream

Tarte Fine aux Pommes

Coconut Rice Pudding with Rum and Raisin Ice cream

Tiramisu

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£24.50 per person

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...where a warm welcomeawaits you every time

51 High Street Soulbury Leighton Buzzard LU7 [email protected] 01525 270433Open all day every day Monday - Saturday 11am to 11pm, Sunday 12noon to 10.30pm

* A 10% gratuity will be added to your bill and distributed to all sta�.. Vat is included at 20%.

Stuart, Anne-Marie and Suzanne lookforward to seeing you over the festive seasonhere at the Boot in Soulbury. Set in the lovely, quiet village of Soulbury surrounded byBedfordshire countryside this traditional pubo�ers a warm and cosy atmosphere with tworeal log �res, a spacious bar and restaurant area.

Extensive menu available every day with something for everyone. Bar Specials, sandwiches, special board and a La Carte menu.

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On Saturday 14th September Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels held an Open Day with a fun dog show and our young junior newshound Cayleigh went along with her new dog ‘Chantelle’. Here is her report on the afternoon.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

“I have not had my Chihuahua, Chantelle, for long but we decided to take her along to the Appledown Open Day so she could meet some other dogs and I could enter her into the Fun Dog Show. We turned up at Appledown Kennels where we found the tent were we could register Chantelle into some friendly competitions. We entered her into the ‘Best Condition’, ‘Prettiest Bitch’ and ‘Young Handler’ classes. I was thrilled when Chantelle came 1st in the Best Condition and won a rosette, a bag of treats and a tennis ball. A bit later on we had the Prettiest Bitch competition, unfortunately she did not get placed in that but there were a lot of dogs entered into that one. We watched a few di�erent competitions because we did not enter her into those ones. Then there was the ‘Young Handler’ competition I went in with Chantelle and we had been talking to some people standing next to us and they had a rescue dog from Appledown called Harvey and they let my sister Caitlin enter him. Unfortunately Caitlin and Harvey did not get placed but I came 3rd with Chantelle and was very pleased. We got another rosette and goodie bag of treats. There were stalls to look at and Chantelle won a teddy on the tombola – there was also homemade cake for sale and a BBQ, it’s just a pity the weather was not a little bit warmer. I want to thank Appledown Rehoming Kennels for a brilliant day and I will de�nitely be coming again next year.”mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Local photographer, Bridget Davey, of Bridget Davey Photography was taking photographs on the day and captured these lovely ones of Cayleigh and Chantelle.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

At Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels they have many dogs waiting for a second chance of happiness. Dogs come in who have been abandoned or whose owners can no longer keep them for a variety of reasons. They care for them until they �nd the loving new home they deserve.If you feel you can o�er a dog a secure home please call in and see them. They are open every day from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. (Please note that they do have restrictions on rehoming dogs to families with children less than 7 years of age, so please ask for details). Call Appledown on 01525 220383E-mail [email protected] Find them on Facebook!

Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels Harling Road, Eaton Bray, Beds LU6 1QY (Reg. Charity No. 1116848)mmmmmmmmmm

Call Appledown on 01525 220383. E-mail [email protected] them on Facebook!

Two little charmers!

This article has been especially written by Cayleigh Harrison highlighting her and her new companion ‘Chantelle’ the Chihuahua so here we have...

Editors footnote:A brilliantly written account of the day and I will have to organise myself better for next years open day event as it sounded like a good time was had by all. My wife and I and our four legged friend BENTLEY were away.


Friday 22 November – Mobile Unit, Tesco Store, Vimy Road, LU7 1ERWednesday 27 November - Brooklands Club Hall, Garden Leys, O� Brooklands Drive, LU7 3PQmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmThursday 12 December - Leighton Buzzard Scout Association Hall, Grovebury Road, LU7 4SWSunday 22 December – Mobile Unit, Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre, Mentmore Road, LU7 2AFmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmFor more information, to register as a donor or to �nd 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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A warm friendly Christmas welcomeA very warm welcome awaits you at the Swan Stewkley from Karen and her locals. The homely, friendly pub will not disappoint if you are looking for somewhere to cosy up by the open �re, enjoy a home cooked traditional dinner or while away some time with a drink with family and friends.

4 Real Ales always availableRestaurant open Wednesday to Sunday6.00pm - 10.00pm.Lunches Saturday and Sunday12 noon to 4.00pmNew Year’s eve party with live entertainment£35.00 per person - includes all drinks -bookings now being taken!

Enter as strangers - leave as friends.

The Swan Inn Chapel Square Stewkley Leighton Buzzard LU7 0HA Tel: 01525 [email protected]

Are you up to a challenge and would youlike to get your hands on the coverted trophy prize?

You are invited to come along on the night with your veryown distilled bottle of Sloe Gin for the judges to sample and

scrutinise - and who knows - you could be the winner!

Sunday 15th December - the annual ‘Sloe Gin’ competition

OpenChristmas Day

andBoxing Day

You don’t have to be super human to be a super hero!During a whole blood donation just under a pint (about 470mls) of blood is taken, which works out at no more than 13 per cent of your blood volume. After donation, your body has an amazing capacity to replace all the cells and �uids that have been lost. Your body makes about two million new red cells every second, so it doesn’t take long to build up stores of them again. What about your white cells and platelets? A number of other messenger proteins also stimulate the production of these cells in the bone marrow, and over the next few days levels return to normal.

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.

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:


‘A Flash of Lightning’ is based on the Great Train Robbery which took place just outside Leighton Buzzard. One of the most infamous robberies of all time the 1963’s Great Train Robbery involved the hijack of a London-bound train, and the theft of millions of pounds. Tony wanted to write this novel to coincide with the 50th anniversary of this historic local event.mmmmm A sum of money has been gifted to the LBNGR from funds raised from book sales over the weekend.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

“We are always delighted to work with members of our local community, and Tony Drury's visit added extra interest for the hundreds of visitors who came from all over the country for our Steam-Up event. We are very grateful for his donation to support the work of our volunteers, and look forward to the publication of his new book set in the era of the Great Train Robbery.” Says Mervyn Leah from LBNGR (buzzrail.co.uk m a r k e t i n g @ l b n g r s . o r g . u k )

Local distribution points for Tony’s books are:- Bare Essentials, Cottage Stores, Heath Road, Station Express, Leighton Buzzard Railway Station and the VNP News & Stores by Jasmines/Michael Di Meo's and of course Tony’s books are available to download or can be borrowed from any of the local libraries.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Full steam ahead for book signings!Local author, Tony Drury, was at Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway recently signing copies of his three novels and taking orders for his latest novel ‘A Flash of Lightning’ which will be launched in November 2013mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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The sta� at the Himalaya are extremely friendly and you will be made to feel most welcome.New and innovative dishes are available on the new menu and the Himalaya Banquet is available Sundays to Thursdays from £8.95 providing excellent value for money. Set meals are alo available and an ‘eat as much as you like’ Hot Sunday Bu�et priced at £7.95 (£4.95 for children under 10)

FREE HOME DELIVERY3 mile radius - minimum order £14.00.10% discount on collected orders over £12.00.

Bookings now being taken for Christmas

The Himalaya North Street, Leighton Buzzard was opened in November 1981by Mr M Ali and his partners. Mr M Ali’s son, Akhlaqui Ambia who has been

running the restaurant for the past 20 years belives that it is the longestestablished Indian Restaurant in Bedfordshire. The restaurant was

expanded in 1986 and was refurbished eight months later toprovide an elegant setting in which to experience Indian

and Bangladeshi cuisine from the extensive menu.

Ambia also has two other successful restaurants“Spice of Bruerne’ in Stoke Bruerne and

‘Marina Spice’ in Hemel Hempsteadand is currently working a new

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ROSEMARY CONLEY CLUBS EMBRACE NEW STRICTLY DANCE CRAZE‘FITSTEPS®’ TO HELP MEMBERS SLIM DOWN, HAVE FUN AND GET FIT FAST!

It’s time to put on your dancing shoes, even if you can’t dance, as Leighton Buzzard is about to go Strictly mad with the addition of FitSteps®! If you want to get �t, lose those unwanted pounds and have more fun than you can imagine, go along to your local Rosemary Conley class. Rosemary Conley instructor, Maria Burnell, who has been personally trained by Strictly stars Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe, is very excited that she will be among the �rst FitSteps® instructors to embrace this new �tness phenomenon, which has recentley been rolled out across Rosemary Conley classes nationwide. Natalie and Ian have combined the best known and most popular Latin and Ballroom dances to develop a dance �tness programme that delivers results fast. When combined with Rosemary Conley’s 40 years’ experience of getting the nation to slim down and shape up, the results are amazing!mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Clubs are thrilled to have teamed up with the creators of FitSteps® to o�er this exciting new �tness concept and expect it will be extremely popular with their members as it allows them to learn easy-to-follow dance moves that have been combined with proven �tness techniques.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.Says Rosemary Conley CBE: “We like to stay one step ahead of the latest �tness sensation by introducing new styles of exercise into our classes. Our aim is to make exercise fun and to encourage more people to take part. By joining in the 45-minute sessions in our classes, it is possible to burn a whopping 450 calories. It’s dancing to great music without a partner and designed so that even people with two left feet can join in!For details of Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Clubs in Leighton Buzzard call Maria on 01908 520518 or visit www.rosemaryconley.com Maria holds classes on a Tuesday at Linslade Middle School 6.30 – 8.00pm and on a Wednesday at Vandyke Upper School 6.00 – 7.15 pm with the FitSteps® class at 7.15 – 8.30 pm.

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3 High Street Leighton Buzzard LU7 1DN

Established since 1958Winner of business reader competitionNHS and private eye examinationsResidential home eye testsNext day service specialistsSports specialists

Telephone 01525 372157www.dhredfernoptician.co.uk


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Greaves Way Stanbridge RoadLeighton Buzzard LU7 4UBTelephone 01525 852468

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The

Indian Restaurant

Every Wednesday andThursday 5.30pm - 11.30pm£9.95 per person

5 Old Road Linslade Leighton Buzzard LU7 2RB

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Tel: 01525 379319

BANQUET NIGHTS

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Reservations now being taken for

Christmas and New Year


www.jackson-phillips.co.uk

J A C K S O N & P H I L L I P S

01525 372650


Mobile: 0775 346 4024Pete [email protected]

NOW OPEN r/o 63 North Street Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EQ

MOT £35.00* - Using the latest and most up to date MOT testing technology

Peter is well known throughout Leighton Buzzard as he has traded within the town since 1985

as LB Welding. With over 28 years experience he is now pleased to o�er you his One Stop MOT Shop

With a CCTVviewing area available in the waiting area you can even sit and watch your car being tested!

* Large car park

* All major credit/debit cards accepted

ONE STOP MOT SHOP Leighton and Linslades’

£35.00

NOVEMBER 2013 SPECIAL OFFER...MOT PRICES CUT - NOW ONLY £35!

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* For November 2013 only Previous price £39.95

Saturday 17th August was the date for PT Autos and ‘One Stop MOT Shop’s Open Day. “Thanks to all that came to our �rst Open Day in August” said Paul Taylor and Pete Dicocco. Despite the temperamental weather the day was a great success, lots of familiar faces but a number of new ones too! If you have any photos from the day we would love to see them, please email them over to [email protected] and you may see them added to our website! Keep checking our website and Facebook page for details of the next Open Day, and come enjoy a day of free kids entertainment and lunch on us!'mmm

Brakes Cambelts ClutchesDiagnostics Exhausts

MOT’s Servicing Timing chains Tyres

Mobile: 0770476094001525 373327Paul Taylor

[email protected]

NOW OPEN r/o 63 North Street Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EQ Open Mon to Sat 8.30am- 5.30pm

the Good Garage Scheme. OFrank...

(welcomingcommittee)

Get Ready For Winter!WINTER CHECK TIME...It's safe to say we've had a great summer this year, but as the nights are drawing in, the commute/school-run is de�nitely getting fresh. The drop in temperature is a shock to the system and the same can be said for your car. If you haven't had the heaters on already then it's only a matter of time, so make sure your vehicle is winter-ready with our winter check...For a mere £25+VAT we will assess the condition of tyres and adjust pressures as required, ensure you have the correct levels of anti-freeze and other under-bonnet �uids and complete a thorough 20-point assessment of your vehicle, details of which can be found at the following link - www.goodgaragescheme.com/winter_checkDon't neglect your car this winter, call us today and book it in...01525 373 327

www.ptautosltd.co.uk

Twitter account @ptautosltdLike us on facebook

* Large car park * Collection/delivery service within the local area * All major credit/debit cards accepted.


For a FREE quotecall Dave Batcheler on 07919854830Over 25 years experience

Registration number 300462

DLB PLUMBING and HEATINGBOILER REPLACMENTSFULL HEATING SYSTEMSPOWER FLUSHINGRADIATORSHEATING CONTROLSHEATING FAULTSUNDERFLOOR HEATINGBATHROOMS SUITESCLOAKROOM SUITESKITCHEN SINKS AND APPLIANCESALL DOMESTIC PLUMBING

Email: [email protected]

TOWN FARM ART SHOW IN CHEDDINGTON

Eight artists showing paintings, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, woodcarving, woodcraft, contemporary basketry and jewellery. Plus mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas cake!

www.townfarmartshow.blogspot.com

6 Town Farm, Cheddington, Near Tring, LU7 0TTPlease park on High Street – not in Town Farm.Free entry. Donations for refreshments in aid of Rennie Grove Hospice Care.

One weekend only: Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November 2013: 10am – 5pm

Home DomesticJacqui LeechIn and surrounding areas of Leighton Buzzard

07908 [email protected]

Carpet and upholstery cleaning

Home Cleaning to suit yourneeds around your hours.

Cedars Christmas Craft & Gift Fayre

Saturday 9th November 2013 10am – 4pmmmmmmmm CEDARS UPPER SCHOOL SCHOOL Mentmore Road,mmLinslade LEIGHTON BUZZARD LU7 2AEmmmmmmmmmFree entrance. The popular Cedars Christmas Craft & Gift Fayre is a great place to do your Christmas shopping. The fayre will have a festive feel with live music and with nearly �fty stalls there will be a wide variety of quality gifts available - from stunning handcrafted pens and wonderful wooden toys to lovely handmade baby gifts and beautiful jewellery. In addition to the stalls the Cedars School Association will be running a refreshments service with breakfast rolls, hot and cold lunches, homemade cakes, teas and co�ees.MmmmmmmmMMMMMMMM The event will be raising money for Cedars School Association which funds purchases for the school not covered by the school’s budget.mmmmmmmmmm Email:[email protected]

To advertise in the E&vcontact Chris Green on 077 0220 7222or email: [email protected]

Cladwinds established since 1985 - a trusted local firm with 28 years manufacturing and installation experience

Conservatories, Windows, Doors, Aluminium Seamless Guttering, Garage Doors, Car Ports and GRP Flat Roofing

Local showrooms atLeighton Buzzard Garden Centre

Hockliffe RoadLeighton Buzzard LU7 9NX

01525 404204

www.cladwinds.com

Free site surveys and quotations.

Insurancebacked10 year

guarantee

Contact Peter Pascanemail: [email protected]

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