full April Bulletin - Biggleswade Rugby Club

30 BULLETIN APRIL 2012 TEL: 01234 834700 EDITORIAL: editorial@biggleswadebulletin.co.uknCT nEARlY nEW SAlEGrab a bargain at the Spring NCTSaturday 21st April from 2.15pm to 3.30pm atStratton Upper School, Biggleswade.Run by Biggleswade, Sandy & District NCT, the sale will include the usual fantasticrange of nearly new goods for babies and children, including clothes from0-5 years, maternity wear, prams, nursery furniture and equipment pluschildren’s books toys and games.Entrance is £1 per person, and NCT members will be allowed in from 2pm ifthey show their membership card.Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted - cheques can no longer be acceptedfor payment.For more information about selling or volunteering on the day call0844 243 6052 or email nearly_new_sales@biggleswade-nct.org.ukTo find out more about your local NCT - run by local parents for local parents- visit www.biggleswade-nct.org.uk or look us up on Facebook.Royal British legion Sandy BranchJoin the Poppy Appeal Walk around the RSPB Nature ReserveThe Sandy Branch of the Royal British legion raised over £18,000for the Poppy Appeal in 2011. Now walkers from Sandy and surroundingareas are invited to take part in a special sponsored walk to raise furtherfunds for the Poppy Appeal.SPOnSORED WAlKSunday 9th SeptemberWill be held in the beautiful grounds of the RSPB. Roughly six and ahalf miles in length the walk starts with registration at the Queen’s Headpub off the Market Square at 12 noon. Walkers then proceed up to theRSPB Nature Reserve and can then enjoy the beautiful scenery andwildlife on the extensive paths through woodlands and heathland.The walk will finish back at the Queen’s Head where walkers willhave the opportunity to enjoy a selection of tasty food at reasonableprices.Entry to the walk costs £1, payable at the start. More details andsponsor forms are available from the Organiser: Gerald Eva, 1 TheSlade, Wrestlingworth, Beds SG19 2ES,01767 631361 or at geraldeva@yahoo.comA wonderful opportunity for a healthy excursion through some of theCounty’s most beautiful countryside and the opportunity to raise vitalfunds for the Royal British legion Poppy Appeal.CHARITY DInnERWednesday 18th AprilChina Express Restaurant, SandyA CHARITY DINNER IN AID OF THE lEPROSY MISSION.Admission is by ticket only fromColin Osborne, Tel. 01767 682032Attention petrol headsJUST A reminder that the annual‘Classics at the Sharnbrook Hotel’takes place on Sunday 13 May.The event this year will becelebrating Jaguar cars, which arethe guest marque.Also there will be the usualwide selection of British andEuropean classics and Americanmetal to appreciate.If you are Formula One fan youneedn’t miss the Spanish GPeither, as this will be screened livein the Almalfi Suite (bookingrequired).Feeling peckish? There’sSunday lunch or the obligatory pigroast and the licensed bar.MOGGERHANGER PARK WElCOMES NEW FRIENDSThe Friends of Moggerhanger Park invite you to join them for specialCHEESE AnD WInE EVEnIngFriday 20th April at 7.30pm.Come and find out how to be a Friend and learn about the importance ofsupporting the development of this wonderful house and gardens for thegreater benefit of our community.There will be a lighthearted and entertaining talk from Jeremy Musson, thearchitectural historian, writer and broadcaster. Music will be provided by TheDe Parys Trio and there will be brief presentation regarding our excitingrenovation plans.Exclusive membership benefits for 2012 will also be available includingdiscounts on forthcoming special events.Annual Friends Membership Fees are: Individual - £30 and Family: £50(further details available on the evening)Admission to the evening is free but to assist us with catering plans pleaseconfirm your attendance by contacting us at:Email: friends@moggerhangerpark.comTel: 01767 641007D AT E F O R Y O U R D I A R YBIGGLESWADESPORTS MEETING62nd Annual Athletic &Grass Track & Cycle MeetingUNDER AAA RULES RULES – BCF LAWSFAIRFIELD, BIGGLESWADE1pm SATURDAY 14th JULY 2012TRACK EVENTS FOR ALL AGES MALE AND FEMALEFor more information:Des Ball, Event Secretary Tel: 01767 313790