full April Bulletin - Biggleswade Rugby Club

6 BULLETIN APRIL 2012 TEL: 01234 834700 EDITORIAL: editorial@biggleswadebulletin.co.ukFinding excellent paceBEn Tuck’s two 2012 season opening races at Whilton Millfeatured a massive jump in his pace whilst being badlyaffected in others accidents. In late January, Ben opened hiscampaign in great style, finding excellent pace with the kart,but he was ultimately cheated by chance at the increasinglychaotic race meeting.In the freezing conditions andwith a packed grid of more than 40Junior Rotax karts, many driversfound it difficult to keep on theright side of grip limits and causedhuge accidents, rendering manyraces a complete lottery.Race day saw Ben recover tensof places after being taken out inother karts accidents, retiring withdamage after a heavy crash frombehind whilst posting top four laptimes. The days potential waseventually wrecked by another twobattling karts spinning into himand taking him out of the final.In February, the story was muchthe same. in his kart sportinggraphics supporting the badlyinjured Jake Dawson, Benachieved his personal best laptime, within tenths of the laprecord for the circuit, but the meetingwas marred with major injuriesand a visit by the Air Ambulance.In three separate races Ben wastaken out by other accidents, whilstin the remaining race he foughtclosely for the lead with Britain’stop National drivers.Now truly operating at BritishNational Championship pace, Benis rewarding the commitment ofhis team by delivering championshipwinning speed on a chassisand engine which is two years old.With such potential, Ben is set toprovide a superb return on anyinvestment that comes his way.Ben can be proud of his effortson both weekends as he perseveredand found another huge step up inpace - sadly the results of eitherrace did not reflect this progress.Ben currently sits ninth in thechampionship and is lookingforward to Round 3 at the end ofMarch.Mats CarsPotton BasedLocal and Long Distance Private iHireAirport/Stations/Nights Out etcCan now carry up to 7 passengers+ luggage in our new Luxury MPV.4 Passenger car also available.Airport Transfers From Luton £40,Stansted £65, Heathrow £80, Gatwick £130Tel: 01767 261871 Mob: 07983 218367www.mats-cars.co.ukAll major credit/debit cards acceptedceptedYouth counsellingby Dawn GibsonWE ARE in the process of settingup a drop-centre called Hear2listen in order to provide 13 to 25year olds with counselling, advice,support and guidance on a varietyof issues including addiction,pregnancy, self-harm, sexualhealth, housing, employment, education,relationships and manymore. This can be in the form ofone to one counselling and groupwork. We will also be offering a 12step drug programme.Our registered charityHear2listen is all set up and readyto go in Biggleswade and will bebased in High Street.Hear2listen will be made up ofqualified counsellors, volunteeryouth workers and volunteer/paidsupport staff such as receptionists,accounts and fund raisers. We havesuccessfully met with schoolswithin the Biggleswade andDistrict area who are very keen tosee this project put into place andfeel it will be very beneficial to all.Our counselling staff are all membersof the BACP and all staff arefully insured and CRB checked.Our objectives are to be able topart subsidise counselling withinschools in the Biggleswade andDistrict areas. This may beachieved by offering volunteerplacements for counsellors in theirlast year of training. They will befully supported throughout thisprocess in the way of supervision,with a view of paid employ mentpart subsidised by schools andHear2listen.With our wealth of informationand connections gained over 20years of experience this hasenabled us to form a solid platformfor Hear2listen, which will onlybenefit young people wanting toaccess this service. This will all bedone through our drop-in centre inBiggleswade which will be openMondays, Wednesdays andFridays 10am until 6pm andTuesdays and Thursdays eveningsfrom 4pm until 9pm and will beavailable to 13 to 25 year oldswithin the Biggleswade andDistrict areas.This project is a perfect exampleof how we can show the youthof today that we care, we understandand are willing to meet theirneeds. This can be achieved fromlocal government funding, grants,local support and sponsors. Butmost importantly from youthsthemselves. Their input is valuable.if you feel that you would liketo be part of this charity, help orhave any suggestions please contactus on the details provided.The above projects will only beable to develop with the support oflocal fundraising, sponsors andgrants and we are in the process ofputting these into place. If you feelyou are able to help in any way,please contact 01767 221621.